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Beginning/Intermediate Golf
In 1457, King James II of Scotland complained golf was keeping his archers from practice, and promptly banned it! However, these classes will be time well spent, as they guide you through the fundamentals of golf and help you with your swing, putting technique, chipping, and iron use. Identify and overcome bad habits, and walk away feeling confident in your golfing abilities! Participants are asked to monitor the weather and dress appropriately. Equipment provided.
Britflix! A Journey Through British Cinema
If you enjoy British comedies, dramas, and mysteries shown on PBS, then you’ll love this class! You’ll be introduced to the wonderful world of British cinema, and get to know the wide variety of films that have been produced ‘across the pond’.
Roots of Women’s Suffrage in Wyoming
Is the name “The Equality State” representative of the history of women’s suffrage in Wyoming? Join Emily Arendt, historical researcher specializing in gender & the West, in a discussion of the numerous interpretations of Wyoming’s women’s suffrage legislation. Through primary documents and group discussion, you’re invited to create your own interpretation of Wyoming’s 1869 suffrage legislation and understanding of Wyoming as a leader in gender equality.
Wednesday 7:00 - 9:00 pm June 10 |
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Exploring & Creating Science Fiction
Love science fiction? Explore the earliest origins, historical, and scientific movements that have shaped science fiction's evolution from the writings of the ancient Greeks to emerging trends in the 21st century. Examine important themes, literary works, art, and films in preparation for creating your own original work. Finally, create a short science fiction piece which integrates these concepts in your original writing.
Instructor: Christine Stebbins |
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Non-Western Women Writers
Examines literature written by women in non-western cultures. The geographical region, time period, and genres of literature may vary. Analyzes representations of such topics as family, marriage, sexuality, community, and colonialism as expressed in fiction, drama, literary non-fiction, and/or poetry.
Instructor: Melanie Young |
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Writer's Workshop:Non-Fiction & Magazine Writing
Course covers both literary non-fiction and magazine writing. The course also covers the writing process all the way to publication, with a class devoted to selling and marketing the work.
Instructor: David Zoby |
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Principles of Green Buildings
Everything an individual in the building, remodeling, or trade industry needs to know to make buildings perform more efficiently is introduced in this course.
Instructor: Bill Parlapiano III |
Understanding Climate Change for the Average Joe
Are there ideas about climate change you hear on the news that you've wondered about; changing temperatures, the green house effect, rising sea levels, or even no more polar bears? We'll discuss the how and why of climate change in a way that doesn't require a PhD to understand!
Instructor: David Reed |
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Wild Edible Plant Tour
Identify and sample dozens of the best-tasting wild plants in the Rockies. Emphasis on field identification, eco harvesting, and taste sampling. Medical and poisonous plants will also be covered. Wild onion, amaranth, mint, mustard, tomatillo, catnip, chokecherry, currant, death camas, and poison hemlock are just a few of the plants identified and discussed. Bring a sack lunch and rain gear. Transportation is not provided.
Instructor "Cattail" Bob Seebeck has been teaching since 1975. He is the author of the book, Best Tasting Wild Plants of Colorado and the Rockies.
Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm August 8 |
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Mountain Bike Maintenance
Don’t treat your bike as a mechanical mystery! Keeping your bike in good condition, well-tuned, and well-maintained, makes you a safer rider. Since you’re the one who’ll get injured when your bike falls apart, why not learn how to repair and maintain it yourself? Class covers everything you need to know to keep your steel horse happy and your knees and elbows off the trail! Class is limited to 4 adult riders.
Instructor: Carl Gose |
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Insects & Disease: Medical Entomology
Did you know that mosquitoes are the #1 killer of humans in the world? Learn more about diseases that are transmitted by insects, such as Malaria and the West Nile virus. We’ll talk about the consequences of these illnesses, and discuss treatment options.
Instructor: Bryan Stevens |
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Intro to DJing
An introductory course open to all – including youth! Course begins with an introduction to the technology involved in DJing, an overview of the possibilities, and a brief historical look at the role of the DJ. From there, you’ll move to hands on experience with vinyl records, CDs and laptops. While the primary focus will be on the “old-school” method of DJing with two turntables and actual records, the class will cover newer technologies that are available, such as Serrato. Finally, learn the basics of the production of beats and use of samples used in popular hip-hop, R&B, pop, and other types of music. Recommended for ages 12 & up.
Instructor: Marissa Johnson-Valenzuela |
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Intro to Meteorology
Learn general and practical understanding of meteorology and weather phenomena. This class emphasizes observational aspects of the science, meteorological view of the physical world and the impact it has on life and society.
You'll learn all about the science of weather: atmospheric composition and structure, radiation, winds and horizontal forces, stability and vertical motions, general circulation, clouds, and precipitation.
Instructor: J. Cory Demko |
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Wilderness First Aid
Fast paced, hands-on course that covers a wide range of wilderness medicine topics for people who travel and work outdoors. Topics include: wound management, and infection, realigning fractures and dislocations, improvising splinting techniques, patient monitoring and long-term management problems, and up-to-date information on all environmental emergencies. Course and certifications have been accepted on a case-by-case basis for NOLS and COBS.
Instructor: Jay Jurkowitsch |
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(307) 766-6802.
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(307) 766-6801 or cse_enrichment2@uwyo.edu.
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Dept. 3972
1000 E. University Avenue
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: (307) 766-4300 or (800) 448-7801
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