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SUMMARY:Cities of the World: A Grand Tour\, 4 City Bundle
DESCRIPTION:This special series of 9 classes will take place on the second Tuesday of every month from 4:00-6:00p.m. at the Frank B. Koller Library in Manitowish Waters\, with a rotating array of teachers.\nSpecial discount bundle–NOW EXTENDED to January 9\, 2024! Register for the FOUR classes of YOUR CHOICE and save.\nOr maybe you’re ready to voyage all the way around the world? Increase your savings by registering for ALL 9 classes here! \nClasses can also be purchased individually for $15 each. \nEmbark on an odyssey of some of the world’s greatest cities in Cities of the World: A Grand Tour! Be immersed in the culture and history of spectacular cities around the globe with our dynamic teachers. Whether you’re planning a trip or armchair exploration is more your style\, you’ll come away with new knowledge and insights about each of these destinations. Plus\, you’ll enjoy the opportunity to ask questions of the instructors and make connections with other globetrotting students. \nThe only downside? Your bucket list is about to get longer…. \nOur four-class bundle offers you access to your choice of any four classes in the series. REQUIRED: Please list your class choices when you sign up. (If you change your mind\, you can always let us know.) \nHere is the complete class list to choose from: \nSeptember 12: A historical\, cultural and modern look at Barcelona\, Spain\, with Natalie Patritto \nWe will look at Antoni Gaudí’s Barcelona and discover the architectural  beauty of La Sagrada Familia and his other well-known works of wonder. Also we will discuss how Barcelona got to be one of the most sought-after vacation spots in the world after we take a “highlights journey” from 711AD and bring you to the present.  If there’s time we will hear the story of the Black Madonna at Montserrat! \nOctober 10: Paris\, with Brian Tarro \nDiscover the City of Light from the perspective of a teacher who has traveled there over 40 times! Wander off the Champs-Élysées to explore the lesser-known streets of this beautiful\, beloved city. Explore Parisian culture\, and get a taste of its unique je ne sais quois. \nNovember 14: Rome\, Italia: a look at the prominent historical sites along with fascinating hidden treasures! with Natalie Pattrito \nWe will explore the well-known ancient wonders of Rome along with several places off the beaten tourist path- and many of these are free!  If time permits we will discuss Pompeii.  Also\, feel free to ask history and/or travel related questions about Italy! \nDecember 12: Cities of the North Atlantic: Greenland and Newfoundland with Gary Theisen \nThe class will expose students to the role three of the most northern cities /countries in the world played in the exploration of the west side of the Atlantic. The industries that enabled them\, the international politics that shaped them and the beauty that defines their topography will be examined complemented by the instructor’s personal photos and experiences.  \nJanuary 9: Edinburgh: Story of a City with Mary Magray \nAuthor Alexander McCall Smith has called Edinburgh a “heartbreakingly engaging city\,” a city remarkably easy to fall in love with. Why? Because of how and when and where the city took shape. Because of the fact that from its start it has been the “capital” city—the “first” city—of Scotland. And because of its rich\, proud\, and enduring culture—never sacrificed in the cause of cooperation with its powerful neighbor to the south—that has\, over the centuries\, suffused this entrancing city. \nThe march of history is how Edinburgh came to be what it is today. From the heights of Castle Rock (where Edinburgh began) and the palace of Mary Queen of Scots to the Union with Great Britain in 1707\, from the earliest Catholic friaries to the Protestant reformer John Knox’s St. Giles Kirk\, from the Scottish Enlightenment to the restoration of the Scottish Parliament in 1998—history is everywhere to be seen\, touched\, and felt in what many have called “the loveliest city in the world.” \nFebruary 13: Indonesian Cities as Reflections of History and Culture with Gary Theisen \nStudents will gain an understanding of the economic and historical importance of the Indonesian archipelago.  Composed of some 13\,00 islands and over one hundred languages Indonesia is the largest Islamic nation in the world yet consists of many different religions and influences resulting in a culturally rich and complex cultural entity.  The class will explore the context of those differences aided by the instructor’s personal photographs. \nMarch 12: 37 Million People Can’t Be Wrong: Magnetic Tokyo\, with Ardith Carlton \nThe world’s largest metropolitan area\, Tokyo attracts not only young Japanese from throughout the country in search of their best life\, but also international visitors galore. Learn about Tokyo’s history\, its culture\, and its range of unforgettable features\, from the colorful cacophony of electronic districts to ancient\, peaceful places. \nApril 9: St. Petersburg (AKA: Sankt-Peterburg\, Peterburg\, Petrograd\, Leningrad\, Piter….) with Michael Hittle \nPeter the Great (1682-1725) founded St. Petersburg as one part of his life-long quest to transform tradition-bound Muscovy into a powerful empire capable of dealing on equal terms with the major powers of western Europe. St. Petersburg’s governmental organization\, economic life\, social relations\, and cultural aspirations—all shaped by the tsar’s modernizing ambitions—stood in stark contrast to the institutional structures and ethos of the Muscovite state at the time of Peter’s accession to power. As the new capital of Russia\, St. Petersburg not only gave impetus to a dramatic redirection of the country\, but it also became a major issue in a prolonged struggle to define the identity of the Russian nation. Whether one looks at the city as the locus of significant historical events or as a symbol of cultural change\, St. Petersburg has played an outsized role in the history of Russia for the last 320 years. \nMay 14: Dublin: Story of a City\, with Mary Magray \nViewed from the mountains south of the city\, Dublin today appears as a sprawling metropolis of more than a million people—a far cry from its beginnings some time before the 9th century. Then it was just a small settlement of several thousand men\, women and children hugging the Liffey River. Since then\, its story has been a roller coaster ride\, the city rising and falling in significance\, in wealth\, and in centrality to the greater story of Ireland itself. \nNot surprisingly\, the traces of structures no longer visible on its landscape as well as those remaining today tell a vibrant story of all that has taken place in the city over time. From the now long-gone Viking cabins and Norman half-timbered houses to the great cathedrals\, Georgian row houses\, historic pubs and coffee houses\, and immense (and immensely impressive) civic buildings\, these structures tell of the throbbing life of a great city on the move for more than one thousand years: Dublin. \nInstructors: \nNatalie Patritto \nBrian Tarro \nGary Theisen \nMary Magray \nArdith Carlton \nMichael Hittle \nOffline Registration: Download PDF Registration Form\, complete and mail in with payment. \nRegistration Questions? Contact us or call (715) 892-3982 or (715) 476-2881. \nRegistration Issues/Troubleshooting: If you are registering with one email address for two or more people\, please register each person individually (i.e. do not register all at once\, but add students one at a time to checkout). If you continue to have difficulty or have another question\, please contact us.
URL:https://feuniversity.org/class/cities-of-the-world-a-grand-tour-4-city-bundle/
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SUMMARY:Cities of the World: Barcelona
DESCRIPTION:This class will take place September 12\, 4:00-6:00p.m.\, at the Frank B. Koller Memorial Library in Manitowish Waters\, with Natalie Patritto. It is part of our Cities of the World: A Grand Tour series.\nSign up for all 9 Cities of the World: A Grand Tour classes–and save!\nA historical\, cultural and modern look at Barcelona\, Spain\nWe will look at Antoni Gaudí’s Barcelona and discover the architectural  beauty of La Sagrada Familia and his other well-known works of wonder. Also we will discuss how Barcelona got to be one of the most sought-after vacation spots in the world after we take a “highlights journey” from 711AD and bring you to the present.  If there’s time we will hear the story of the Black Madonna at Montserrat! \nInstructor: Natalie Patritto \nOffline Registration: Download PDF Registration Form\, complete and mail in with payment. \nRegistration Questions? Contact us or call (715) 892-3982 or (715) 476-2881. \nRegistration Issues/Troubleshooting: If you are registering with one email address for two or more people\, please register each person individually (i.e. do not register all at once\, but add students one at a time to checkout). If you continue to have difficulty or have another question\, please contact us.
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SUMMARY:Cities of the World: A Grand Tour 9 City Bundle
DESCRIPTION:This special series of 9 classes will take place on the second Tuesday of every month from 4:00-6:00p.m. at the Frank B. Koller Library in Manitowish Waters\, with a rotating array of teachers.\nSpecial discount bundle for those who sign up by September 12! Sign up today to register for all nine classes and save.\nNot sure if you’re ready to go ALL the way around the world? No problem — sign up for four classes of your choice by September 12 and you’ll also save! \nClasses can also be purchased individually for $15 each. \nEmbark on an odyssey of some of the world’s greatest cities in Cities of the World: A Grand Tour! Be immersed in the culture and history of spectacular cities around the globe with our dynamic teachers. Whether you’re planning a trip or armchair exploration is more your style\, you’ll come away with new knowledge and insights about each of these destinations. Plus\, you’ll enjoy the opportunity to ask questions of the instructors and make connections with other globetrotting students. \nThe only downside? Your bucket list is about to get 9 places longer…. \nHere is our complete schedule\, which you can sign up for today: \nSeptember 12: A historical\, cultural and modern look at Barcelona\, Spain\, with Natalie Patritto \nWe will look at Antoni Gaudí’s Barcelona and discover the architectural  beauty of La Sagrada Familia and his other well-known works of wonder. Also we will discuss how Barcelona got to be one of the most sought-after vacation spots in the world after we take a “highlights journey” from 711AD and bring you to the present.  If there’s time we will hear the story of the Black Madonna at Montserrat! \nOctober 10: Paris\, with Brian Tarro \nDiscover the City of Light from the perspective of a teacher who has traveled there over 40 times! Wander off the Champs-Élysées to explore the lesser-known streets of this beautiful\, beloved city. Explore Parisian culture\, and get a taste of its unique je ne sais quois. \nNovember 14: Rome\, Italia: a look at the prominent historical sites along with fascinating hidden treasures! with Natalie Pattrito \nWe will explore the well-known ancient wonders of Rome along with several places off the beaten tourist path- and many of these are free!  If time permits we will discuss Pompeii.  Also\, feel free to ask history and/or travel related questions about Italy! \nDecember 12: Cities of the North Atlantic: Greenland and Newfoundland with Gary Theisen \nThe class will expose students to the role three of the most northern cities /countries in the world played in the exploration of the west side of the Atlantic. The industries that enabled them\, the international politics that shaped them and the beauty that defines their topography will be examined complemented by the instructor’s personal photos and experiences.  \nJanuary 9: Edinburgh: Story of a City with Mary Magray \nAuthor Alexander McCall Smith has called Edinburgh a “heartbreakingly engaging city\,” a city remarkably easy to fall in love with. Why? Because of how and when and where the city took shape. Because of the fact that from its start it has been the “capital” city—the “first” city—of Scotland. And because of its rich\, proud\, and enduring culture—never sacrificed in the cause of cooperation with its powerful neighbor to the south—that has\, over the centuries\, suffused this entrancing city.  \nThe march of history is how Edinburgh came to be what it is today. From the heights of Castle Rock (where Edinburgh began) and the palace of Mary Queen of Scots to the Union with Great Britain in 1707\, from the earliest Catholic friaries to the Protestant reformer John Knox’s St. Giles Kirk\, from the Scottish Enlightenment to the restoration of the Scottish Parliament in 1998—history is everywhere to be seen\, touched\, and felt in what many have called “the loveliest city in the world.” \nFebruary 13: Indonesian Cities as Reflections of History and Culture with Gary Theisen \nStudents will gain an understanding of the economic and historical importance of the Indonesian archipelago.  Composed of some 13\,00 islands and over one hundred languages Indonesia is the largest Islamic nation in the world yet consists of many different religions and influences resulting in a culturally rich and complex cultural entity.  The class will explore the context of those differences aided by the instructor’s personal photographs.   \nMarch 12: 37 Million People Can’t Be Wrong: Magnetic Tokyo\, with Ardith Carlton \nThe world’s largest metropolitan area\, Tokyo attracts not only young Japanese from throughout the country in search of their best life\, but also international visitors galore. Learn about Tokyo’s history\, its culture\, and its range of unforgettable features\, from the colorful cacophony of electronic districts to ancient\, peaceful places. \nApril 9: St. Petersburg (AKA: Sankt-Peterburg\, Peterburg\, Petrograd\, Leningrad\, Piter….) with Michael Hittle \nPeter the Great (1682-1725) founded St. Petersburg as one part of his life-long quest to transform tradition-bound Muscovy into a powerful empire capable of dealing on equal terms with the major powers of western Europe. St. Petersburg’s governmental organization\, economic life\, social relations\, and cultural aspirations—all shaped by the tsar’s modernizing ambitions—stood in stark contrast to the institutional structures and ethos of the Muscovite state at the time of Peter’s accession to power. As the new capital of Russia\, St. Petersburg not only gave impetus to a dramatic redirection of the country\, but it also became a major issue in a prolonged struggle to define the identity of the Russian nation. Whether one looks at the city as the locus of significant historical events or as a symbol of cultural change\, St. Petersburg has played an outsized role in the history of Russia for the last 320 years. \nMay 14: Dublin: Story of a City\, with Mary Magray \nViewed from the mountains south of the city\, Dublin today appears as a sprawling metropolis of more than a million people—a far cry from its beginnings some time before the 9th century. Then it was just a small settlement of several thousand men\, women and children hugging the Liffey River. Since then\, its story has been a roller coaster ride\, the city rising and falling in significance\, in wealth\, and in centrality to the greater story of Ireland itself. \nNot surprisingly\, the traces of structures no longer visible on its landscape as well as those remaining today tell a vibrant story of all that has taken place in the city over time. From the now long-gone Viking cabins and Norman half-timbered houses to the great cathedrals\, Georgian row houses\, historic pubs and coffee houses\, and immense (and immensely impressive) civic buildings\, these structures tell of the throbbing life of a great city on the move for more than one thousand years: Dublin. \nInstructors: \nNatalie Patritto \nBrian Tarro \nGary Theisen \nMary Magray \nArdith Carlton \nMichael Hittle \nOffline Registration: Download PDF Registration Form\, complete and mail in with payment. \nRegistration Questions? Contact us or call (715) 892-3982 or (715) 476-2881. \nRegistration Issues/Troubleshooting: If you are registering with one email address for two or more people\, please register each person individually (i.e. do not register all at once\, but add students one at a time to checkout). If you continue to have difficulty or have another question\, please contact us.
URL:https://feuniversity.org/class/cities-of-the-world-a-grand-tour-9-city-bundle/
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SUMMARY:Preserving Our Pollinators
DESCRIPTION:This four-session class will take place September 7\, 12\, 14\, and 19\, 1:00-3:00p.m.\, at the Mercer Library\, with Mary Nelson.\nSponsored by Kit Bogenschneider. \nPollinators of every sort are on the decline. Why should this concern us? The simple truth is that we cannot live without them. About 35 percent of the world’s food crops depend on animal pollinators to reproduce. This means that approximately one of every three bites of food we eat is made possible by pollinators. So\, if we want to eat\, we better work to bring back the pollinators. But\, in addition to their value in pollination\, pollinators are fascinating to observe and add beauty and intrigue to the landscape. Who doesn’t enjoy seeing a bumble bee work its way into the flower of a bottle gentian plant to steal the pollen\, or observing the mating dance of a pair of monarch butterflies? This class will teach you what you need to know to help bring back the pollinators. \nSession 1: Introduction to Pollinators \nIn this session you will learn about pollination and the many creatures responsible for animal pollination. We will discuss why pollinators are declining and what we can do to help resolve this situation. We will take an in depth look at our native bees\, from social bees\, such as bumble bees\, to solitary bees\, such as mason bees and leafcutter bees. \nSession 2: Understanding Butterflies \nIn this session\, we will discuss the taxonomic classification of butterflies. You will learn how to differentiate between butterflies and moths. We will look at the butterfly life cycle and various butterfly behaviors\, including nectaring\, puddling\, basking and roosting. Lastly\, we will take a look at common butterflies of northern Wisconsin\, discussing various details about their life cycles\, their host plants\, and how they overwinter.  \nSession 3: Monarch Butterflies \nThis session of the class focuses entirely on the monarch butterfly. Topics include migration\, life cycle\, predators\, declining numbers (how much and why)\, captive rearing of monarchs\, and establishing monarch habitat. \nSession 4: Let’s Plant a Pollinator Garden \nThe final session will teach you how to plan and plant a garden that appeals to all sorts of pollinators. We will take an in depth look at some of the best native (and occasional non-native) plants for pollinator gardens. We will discuss how to provide shelter and water to help sustain pollinators. Lastly\, we will look at citizen science programs that you can participate in to assist organizations that focus on bringing back the pollinators.  \nInstructor: Mary Nelson \nOffline Registration: Download PDF Registration Form\, complete and mail in with payment. \nRegistration Questions? Contact us or call (715) 892-3982 or (715) 476-2881. \nRegistration Issues/Troubleshooting: If you are registering with one email address for two or more people\, please register each person individually (i.e. do not register all at once\, but add students one at a time to checkout). If you continue to have difficulty or have another question\, please contact us.
URL:https://feuniversity.org/class/preserving-our-pollinators/
LOCATION:Mercer Public Library\, 2648 Margaret St.\, Mercer\, WI\, 54547\, United States
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SUMMARY:Wild Rice Soup: The Ecology\, History and Harvest of Wisconsin's Native Grain
DESCRIPTION:This class will take place August 8\, 22 and 29\, 3:00-5:00p.m. at the Mercer Community Center\, with an optional field trip September 8\, with teachers John Olson of WDNR and Peter David of GLIFWC\, both retired biologists.\nJoin two retired experts on wild rice for a fascinating\, informative (and delicious!) class on Wisconsin’s native grain. Learn about the cultural significance of wild rice\, or manoomin\, to the Ojibwe\, threats of climate change\, and restoration efforts. Plus in the third\, hands-on session\, you’ll learn how to make a “knocker\,” and have a wild rice tasting experience. You have the option to register for three classroom sessions only\, or to sign up for the additional field trip and see how wild rice is harvested! \nSession 1: Introduction to Manoomin \nEcology\, Taxonomy\, Habitat Requirements\, Lifecycle\, Annual Variation\, etc. \nEcological Values: To wildlife\, water quality\, etc. \n[Break] \nCultural Significance: In Ojibwe society\, to early European explorers\, and in the treaties. \nTraditional Harvesting & Finishing \nSession 2: Wild Rice Stewardship \nThreats (Including Climate Change) \nAbundance Surveys \nTrends in Abundance\, Status today \n[Break] \nCooperative Restoration Efforts (Including Committees and Plans) \nRestoration Techniques \nWhat you can do for Manoomin \nSession 3: Rice Harvest Today \nContemporary Harvesting: Western Great Lakes (WI\, MI\, MN) \nRules and Regulations \nTechnique & Etiquette in the field  \nSafety & “critters-in-the-canoe” \nMaking “Knockers”; Pushpole or paddle options \nFinishing Options \nWebsite and Resources \nCooking and Sampling! \nWILD Wild Rice versus Cultivated \n  \nSession 4:   Optional Field Trip Day \nRespectful Harvesting. Location and details TBD depending on interest. (May require purchase of a Wisconsin Wild Ricing License (available only to Wisconsin residents)). \n  \nInstructors: John Olson and Peter David \nOffline Registration: Download PDF Registration Form\, complete and mail in with payment. \nRegistration Questions? Contact us or call (715) 892-3982 or (715) 476-2881. \nRegistration Issues/Troubleshooting: If you are registering with one email address for two or more people\, please register each person individually (i.e. do not register all at once\, but add students one at a time to checkout). If you continue to have difficulty or have another question\, please contact us.
URL:https://feuniversity.org/class/wild-rice-soup-the-ecology-history-and-harvest-of-wisconsins-native-grain/
LOCATION:Mercer Community Center\, 2648W Margaret Street\, Mercer\, Wisconsin\, 54547
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SUMMARY:Exploring the Wild Undeveloped Lakes of Iron County: Plunkett Lake
DESCRIPTION:Exploring the Wild Undeveloped Lakes of Iron County is a special summer fundraiser series for FeU! Enjoy paddling on a wild lake with two highly respected instructors. All profits go toward bringing in more classes you love. \nThis fundraiser is $30\, with the option to add an additional gift at checkout.\nThis class will take place on Wednesday\, July 26\, from 9:00a.m.-Noon\, at Plunkett Lake in Iron County\, with John Bates and Mary Burns.\nParticipants will gain a deeper knowledge and appreciation of the remarkable community of life typically found in a northern lake\, and in particular\, in Plunkett Lake\, a gorgeous\, oligotrophic 45-acre\, 35 feet deep wild lake that has never seen any development.  \nThis class will cover the following topics: aquatic plant species identification and ecology\, shoreland plant composition and its connection to water quality\, general natural history of bird/amphibian/mammal/insect species of the lake\, fire ecology of the pine community surrounding the lake\, the importance of lake morphology\, and\, of course\, we’ll “cover” the importance of beauty in our lives\, but also let the beauty of the lake speak for itself. We will paddle slow and stop frequently to discuss the attributes of  the lake. \nClass limit: 15 students. \nRequirements: Participants must have their own pfd (lifejacket)\, paddle\, and canoe or kayak\, and must be at least a reasonably experienced paddler. No requirements for readings prior to the course. \nInstructors: John Bates and Mary Burns \nOffline Registration: Download PDF Registration Form\, complete and mail in with payment. \nRegistration Questions? Contact us or call (715) 892-3982 or (715) 476-2881. \nRegistration Issues/Troubleshooting: If you are registering with one email address for two or more people\, please register each person individually (i.e. do not register all at once\, but add students one at a time to checkout). If you continue to have difficulty or have another question\, please contact us.
URL:https://feuniversity.org/class/exploring-the-wild-undeveloped-lakes-of-iron-county-plunkett-lake/
LOCATION:Plunkett Lake\, Plunkett Lake Access Road\, Mercer\, WI\, 54547\, United States
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SUMMARY:Exploring the Wild Undeveloped Lakes of Iron County: Moose Lake
DESCRIPTION:Exploring the Wild Undeveloped Lakes of Iron County is a special summer fundraiser series for FeU! Enjoy paddling on a wild lake with two highly respected instructors. All profits go toward bringing in more classes you love. \nThis fundraiser is $30\, with the option to add an additional gift at checkout.\nThis class will take place 9:00a.m. to Noon on Tuesday\, July 25\, at Moose Lake in Iron County\, with John Bates and Susan Knight.\nParticipants will gain a deeper knowledge and appreciation of the remarkable community of life typically found in a northern lake\, and in particular\, in Moose Lake\, a pristine 270-acre\, 12 feet deep wild lake within the 4\,293-acre Moose Lake State Natural Area. If time permits\, we will also paddle Little Moose Lake\, a 13-acre bog lake connected to Moose Lake via a tiny stream. The stream may require pulling one’s kayak/canoe over a beaver dam. \nThis class will cover the following topics: aquatic plant species identification and ecology\, shoreland plant composition and its connection to water quality\, general natural history of bird/amphibian/mammal/insect species of the lake\, the importance of lake morphology\, and\, of course\, we’ll “cover” the importance of beauty in our lives\, but also let the beauty of the lakes speak for themselves. We will paddle slow and stop frequently to discuss the attributes of the lake. \nClass limit: 15 students.\nRequirements: Participants must have their own pfd (lifejacket)\, paddle\, and canoe or kayak\, and must be a reasonably experienced paddler – this is a large lake and the conditions are often windy. No requirements for readings prior to the course. \nInstructors: John Bates and Susan Knight \nOffline Registration: Download PDF Registration Form\, complete and mail in with payment. \nRegistration Questions? Contact us or call (715) 892-3982 or (715) 476-2881. \nRegistration Issues/Troubleshooting: If you are registering with one email address for two or more people\, please register each person individually (i.e. do not register all at once\, but add students one at a time to checkout). If you continue to have difficulty or have another question\, please contact us.
URL:https://feuniversity.org/class/exploring-the-wild-undeveloped-lakes-of-iron-county-moose-lake/
LOCATION:Moose Lake\, Moose Lake Road\, Mercer\, WI\, 54547\, United States
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SUMMARY:Exploring the Wild Undeveloped Lakes of Iron County: Frog Lake
DESCRIPTION:Exploring the Wild Undeveloped Lakes of Iron County is a special summer fundraiser series for FeU! Enjoy paddling on a wild lake with two highly respected instructors. All profits go toward bringing in more classes you love. \nThis fundraiser is $30\, with the option to add an additional gift at checkout.\nThis class will take place Monday\, July 24\, 9:00a.m.-Noon\, at Frog Lake and Pines State Natural Area\, with John Bates and Susan Knight.\nParticipants will gain a deeper knowledge and appreciation of the remarkable community of life typically found in a northern lake\, and in particular\, in Frog Lake\, a pristine 42-acre\, 45 feet deep wild lake that has never seen any development. \nClass will cover the following topics: aquatic plant species identification and ecology\, shoreland plant composition and its connection to water quality\, general natural history of bird/amphibian/mammal/insect species of the lake\, the importance of lake morphology\, and\, of course\, we’ll “cover” the importance of beauty in our lives\, but also let the beauty of the lake speak for itself. We will paddle slow and stop frequently to discuss the attributes of the lake. \nClass limit: 15 students. \nRequirements: Participants must have their own pfd (lifejacket)\, paddle\, and canoe or kayak\, must be able to portage their boat for 100 yards to the put-in\, and must be at least a reasonably experienced paddler. We will also hike about 1/4th of a mile along the shoreline prior to the paddle. No requirements for readings prior to the course. \nInstructors: John Bates and Susan Knight \nOffline Registration: Download PDF Registration Form\, complete and mail in with payment. \nRegistration Questions? Contact us or call (715) 892-3982 or (715) 476-2881. \nRegistration Issues/Troubleshooting: If you are registering with one email address for two or more people\, please register each person individually (i.e. do not register all at once\, but add students one at a time to checkout). If you continue to have difficulty or have another question\, please contact us.
URL:https://feuniversity.org/class/exploring-the-wild-undeveloped-lakes-of-iron-county-frog-lake/
LOCATION:Frog Lake and Pines State Natural Area\, Highway 47\, Mercer\, WI\, 54547\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230613T130000
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SUMMARY:Dijon: More than Mustard - Pointers on France for Travelers
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE NEW LOCATION: This class will take place June 13 and 20\, 1:00p.m.\, at Mercer Community Center.\nLearn about Stereotypes\, Attitudes\, Manners\, Menus\, Money and Essential Phrases. Ça va? Oui\, ça va! Plus\, an in-depth exploration of the city of Dijon. \nThis class will reference the following books:\nFrench Phrase book and dictionary\, 8th Edition by Rick Steves\nDijon\, France and the Burgundy Region by B.G Preston\nInstructor Brian Tarro holds a PhD. in French\, taught French at Carroll College\, and has traveled to France 40 times. \nInstructor: Brian Tarro \nOffline Registration: Download PDF Registration Form\, complete and mail in with payment. \nRegistration Questions? Contact us or call (715) 892-3982 or (715) 476-2881. \nRegistration Issues/Troubleshooting: If you are registering with one email address for two or more people\, please register each person individually (i.e. do not register all at once\, but add students one at a time to checkout). If you continue to have difficulty or have another question\, please contact us.
URL:https://feuniversity.org/class/dijon-more-than-mustard-pointers-on-france-for-travelers/2023-06-13/
LOCATION:Mercer Community Center\, 2648W Margaret Street\, Mercer\, Wisconsin\, 54547
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230612T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230612T200000
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SUMMARY:Raising Chickens in Northern Wisconsin
DESCRIPTION:This class will take place June 12 and 14\, 6:00-8:00p.m.\, at the Mercer Community Center\, with instructor Bruce Bacon.\nLearn about your choices in chicken breeds and their purposes in a home flock in northern Wisconsin. Learn about the equipment needs and costs involved in raising chickens. How do you get your first flock? Eggs\, chicks or young adults?   \nThe first 2 hour class will be inside covering lots of materials with handouts so note keeping will be at a minimum. The second class will start inside and then move outside to view equipment and if they are willing\, some chickens. We will try to keep questions until after this so as to get through all the material. \nWe will cover the following topics: \n\nProper housing\, food and water requirements for northern Wisconsin. \nSources for chickens. \nHow you can hatch your own once you get a flock started. \nBrooder requirements for chicks. \nEggs vs meat birds. \nFeed sources and costs. \nPredator management. \nThe pros and cons of keeping chickens. \nCan you make money selling eggs?\n\nRequirements: An interest in chickens and raising your own food. You will be given a list of books and magazines you might be interested in reading before (and during) you start your chicken adventure if this class gets you started. \nSuggested Reading: \nBruce’s Top Picks: \nThe Small-Scale Poultry Flock by Harvey Ussery\, 2011 \nStorey’s Guide to Raising Chickens by Gail Damerow\, 3 rd ed. 1995 \nHatching & Brooding Your Own Chicks by Gail Damerow\, 2013 \nGood Info on Specific Topics: \nThe New Rules of the Roost\, Organic Care & Feeding for the Family Flock by Robert & Hannah Litt\, 2018 \nThe Chicken Keeper’s Problem Solver by Chris Graham\, 2015 \nFun Reads: \nThe Chicken Whisperer’s Guide to Keeping Chickens by Andy C. Shneider & Dr. Bridget McCrea 2011 \nThe Field Guide to Chickens by Pam Percy\, 2006 \nChoosing & Keeping Chickens by Chris Graham\, 2006 \nThe Illlustrated Guide to Chickens\, How to choose them\, How to keep them by Celia Lewis\, 2011 \nKeeping Chickens\, Getting the best from your chickens by Jeremy Hobson\, 2007 \nLiving With Chickens by Jay Rossier\, 2002 \nThere are also monthly magazines specific to chickens and other poultry and the bigger commercial hatchery catalogs have very good info on raising chickens. Examples will be shown in class. \n\nInstructor: Bruce Bacon \nOffline Registration: Download PDF Registration Form\, complete and mail in with payment. \nRegistration Questions? Contact us or call (715) 892-3982 or (715) 476-2881. \nRegistration Issues/Troubleshooting: If you are registering with one email address for two or more people\, please register each person individually (i.e. do not register all at once\, but add students one at a time to checkout). If you continue to have difficulty or have another question\, please contact us.
URL:https://feuniversity.org/class/raising-chickens-in-northern-wisconsin/
LOCATION:Mercer Community Center\, 2648W Margaret Street\, Mercer\, Wisconsin\, 54547
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230601T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230601T180000
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SUMMARY:Doing Music From the Inside Out - in MERCER
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE LOCATION CHANGE: This class will take place June 1\, 8\, 15\, 22\, 4:00-6:00p.m. at Mercer Library.*\n*June 8 will take place at another spot due to scheduling conflicts – location will be announced in class. \nThis class is designed to give the adult beginning/inexperienced musician opportunities to engage with music\, and to actually play some music\, too. \nRequirements:  \n– NO MUSIC READING & NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY (…or memory of such). \n– Curiosity and a sense of humor! \n– A functional/playable acoustic (non-amplified) guitar. Fe staff can help those who may need to find a guitar to rent. \n– Instructor will provide African hand drums & percussion instruments. \n–  Take notes as individuals prefer. \nThis is a hands-on music offering both for those who miss their past days in music as well as individuals who never pursued learning to “do music” but find themselves wishing for a do-over. \nThroughout our four 2-hour meetings\, we will cover a variety of concepts and ideas. These will be introduced organically as they emerge to be interesting and relevant to our group. While there is no limit to what we could explore\, we’ll begin with basics from which curiosity\, questions\, and enthusiasm will likely surface. The direction of following sessions will be determined by class participants’ interests; hence the title “Music from the Inside Out.” \nBeginning from the first class\, we’ll use our ears and imaginations to actually make music with guitars and hand drums/percussion Rhythm\, melody\, harmony along with newly emerging technique/skill will immerse us in organic music exploration\, listening\, and appreciation. \nNeed a guitar? Rent one for $20. Just add this to your class registration. \nPlease note that this class is limited to 8 students. \nInstructor: Rusty Wulff \nOffline Registration: Download PDF Registration Form\, complete and mail in with payment. \nRegistration Questions? Contact us or call (715) 892-3982 or (715) 476-2881. \nRegistration Issues/Troubleshooting: If you are registering with one email address for two or more people\, please register each person individually (i.e. do not register all at once\, but add students one at a time to checkout). If you continue to have difficulty or have another question\, please contact us.
URL:https://feuniversity.org/class/doing-music-from-the-inside-out-2/2023-06-01/
LOCATION:Mercer Public Library\, 2648 Margaret St.\, Mercer\, WI\, 54547\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230530T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230530T150000
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SUMMARY:Bogs and Beavers
DESCRIPTION:This class will take place on May 30\, 1-3p.m. with Susan Knight at the Trout Lake Station\, and on June 6\, 1-3p.m. with Jenna Malinowski at the Mercer Community Center\, with a field trip. By signing up for this class\, you register for both sessions!\nIMPORTANT UPDATE: The June 6 session of this class has been rescheduled to June 20\, 1:00-3:00p.m.\, at the Mercer Library.\nBogs: Gems of the Northwoods\nwith Susan Knight \nNorthern Wisconsin bogs are peatlands typical of many wetlands around the world at high northern latitudes. We find these bogs throughout the Northwoods\, and they are easy to spot on a topographic map of the area. They tend to be wet\, cold\, acidic\, low in oxygen and nutrient-poor. Because of all these conditions\, they share a unique flora\, including several carnivorous plants\, orchids and other unusual plants not found in many northern Wisconsin habitats. Also because of all these conditions\, decomposition of dead organic matter is very slow\, and they accumulate and store a tremendous amount of carbon. This is critically important to limiting the release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. For those willing to get their feet wet\, they are fun to visit and are remarkably free of mosquitoes. \nBeaver Management in Wisconsin: Past\, Present and Future\nwith Jenna Malinowski \nJenna Malinowski is a wildlife biologist who sits on the Furbearer Advisory Committee\, Beaver Task Force\, and is active in the Wisconsin Trappers Association. Jenna will spend an hour presenting on beaver biology\, history\, ecological impacts\, population status\, economic considerations\, habitat management and beaver damage management currently outlined in the Wisconsin DNR Beaver Management Plan. She will discuss current research on the relationship between beavers and cold stream management\, trapping research\, and techniques for managing nuisance beaver. The presentation will be followed by a field trip to an active beaver lodge and beautiful wetland created by our beloved ecosystem engineers. \nInstructors: Susan Knight and Jenna Malinowski \nOffline Registration: Download PDF Registration Form\, complete and mail in with payment. \nRegistration Questions? Contact us or call (715) 892-3982 or (715) 476-2881. \nRegistration Issues/Troubleshooting: If you are registering with one email address for two or more people\, please register each person individually (i.e. do not register all at once\, but add students one at a time to checkout). If you continue to have difficulty or have another question\, please contact us.
URL:https://feuniversity.org/class/bogs-and-beavers/2023-05-30/
LOCATION:Trout Lake Station\, 3110 Trout Lake Station Dr\, Boulder Junction\, WI\, 54512\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230511T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230511T153000
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SUMMARY:Rock'n'Roll's Golden Years: An EarObics Class from Buddy Holly to Woodstock
DESCRIPTION:This class will take place May 11\, 18 and 25\, 2:00-3:30p.m.\, at the Mercer Community Center\, with Rusty Wulff.\nThis course covers a representative sample of music/musicians ranging from Buddy Holly through Woodstock. There will be emphasis both on cultural context and on the music itself. \nRock emerged in the mid 1950s as a blending of mainstream pop\, rhythm and blues\, and country and western–styles that previously had remained relatively separate. This new style became the music of the emerging youth culture and was often associated with teen rebellion. \nWe will follow the story of how this rowdy first wave of rock and roll led the way to groups like the Beatles and the Rolling Stones before even going psychedelic by the end of the 1960s. \nInstructor: Rusty Wulff \nOffline Registration: Download PDF Registration Form\, complete and mail in with payment. \nRegistration Questions? Contact us or call (715) 892-3982 or (715) 476-2881. \nRegistration Issues/Troubleshooting: If you are registering with one email address for two or more people\, please register each person individually (i.e. do not register all at once\, but add students one at a time to checkout). If you continue to have difficulty or have another question\, please contact us.
URL:https://feuniversity.org/class/rocknrolls-golden-years-an-earobics-class-from-buddy-holly-to-woodstock/2023-05-11/
LOCATION:Mercer Community Center\, 2648W Margaret Street\, Mercer\, Wisconsin\, 54547
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230509T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230509T163000
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SUMMARY:Peering Back to the Big Bang: The Quest to Detect Cosmic Inflation
DESCRIPTION:This class will take place on May 9\, 2:30-4:30p.m.\, on Zoom\, with renowned physicist Gary Sanders. Although you can sign up separately\, we encourage you to also take Gary’s class Listening to the Universe Vibrate on May 2! \nThe Big Bang is considered to be the starting point of our observable universe. The Big Bang initiated in the vacuum of space-time\, as we describe it in everyday language. How can that happen? Was it a start of time and space? Was it a quantum fluctuation in the prior vacuum? We don’t know. As the universe expanded and cooled to the point that atoms could form and emit light that could travel finite distances\, the universe became luminous. This happened about 380\,000 years after the Big Bang. This first light can be seen in any direction of the sky as a very uniform bath of microwaves. This Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB) will be described. \nThe nearly smooth distribution of brightness of these microwaves\, in every direction\, is a surprise. How did the very early universe get so smooth? The prevailing theory describes a short violent expansion of the fledgling universe\, faster than the speed of light\, that smoothed the universe with imperfections caused only by quantum fluctuations. These imperfections provided the means\, much later\, for the rich features we see in the observable universe such as stars and galaxies. But cosmic inflation happened before the first light. How can we see it or discount it? The search for signatures of cosmic inflation in the CMB\, in space\, Antarctica and at 17000 feet in Chile\, will be summarized. \nTopics covered will include: \n\nIntuitive physics\, nothingness\, the vacuum\, Heisenberg Uncertainty and quantum aspects of the vacuum\, space-time\nThe time progression of the universe from the Big Bang to today\nFirst light in the universe\, the Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB)\, the 1964 discovery as a surprising static\nWhat happened before this first light to make the universe so smooth? Cosmic “Inflation”?\nQuantum fluctuations yield primordial gravitational waves\nThe birth trauma of searches for cosmic inflation\nThe ongoing quest to see through the CMB back to inflation\nWhat we are about to do with the Simons Observatory at 17000 feet in Chile\n\nSuggested Reading: \n\nLosing the Nobel Prize\, by Brian Keating \nThe Little Book of Cosmology\, by Lyman Page \nInstructor: Dr. Gary Sanders \nOffline Registration: Download PDF Registration Form\, complete and mail in with payment. \nRegistration Questions? Contact us or call (715) 892-3982 or (715) 476-2881. \nRegistration Issues/Troubleshooting: If you are registering with one email address for two or more people\, please register each person individually (i.e. do not register all at once\, but add students one at a time to checkout). If you continue to have difficulty or have another question\, please contact us.
URL:https://feuniversity.org/class/peering-back-to-the-big-bang-the-quest-to-detect-cosmic-inflation/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230506T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230506T120000
DTSTAMP:20260605T231111
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SUMMARY:Songwriting
DESCRIPTION:This class will take place May 6\, 13\, 20 and 27\, 10:00a.m.-Noon\, at the Mercer Public Library.*\n*Please note that the May 13 class will be held at the Community Center. \nBeginning Songwriting for those who never thought they could\, not in a million years!\n…for the pre-beginner – no background or experience on an instrument \n…for adults who’d like to break the rules and trespass in another areas entirely \n…for those who feel they have no business taking this course \nTogether we will learn to tap into personal resources that have been lying dormant\, lying in wait for us to form our original rhythms\, melodies\, and lyrics. Teacher-led facilitated class input will lead to one window opening after the next. \n– We’ll jump right in\, and within 15 minutes we’ll be panning for musical gold!\n– We’ll embrace ‘wrong’ notes & mistakes…\n– We’ll identify small sounds that have enough grit on them to hold onto\n– We’ll practice building snippets together and adding layers if we see fit\nIf you’ve read this far please believe me\, THIS IS DOABLE FOR YOU.  \nWe will learn to ‘hear’ sounds in our heads\, hearts\, and imaginations. For example\, the beauty of our precious Northwoods give us plenty of sounds\, sights\, and even aromas with which to get inspired: there are limitless ways to open our minds to being creative. \nEven your spoken NAME has a rhythm to it! In previous “Doing Music from the Inside Out” FeU classes students have used percussion instruments to create little ‘tunes’ by combining the ‘sound’ of participants’ names in creative ways. There’s been delight seeing how simply something can be made from (almost) nothing! \nMost of the work (read:joy) we do in Songwriting will be collaborative\, meaning you won’t feel alone and helpless. We will set out together to find inspiration by exploring a number of ways of getting a song started: \nWhat comes first\, music or lyrics? \nHow do I make a note of what I’ve created so I don’t forget? \nIs Rusty serious? I don’t have to be able to read/write music???!!! \nAnd if you do have a “musical background”….the whole approach to this class is being musical creativity – not notes\, scales\, theory\, etc. Come and be liberated from your musical pedagogy! \nSuggestions: \nCuriosity – preferably childlike\, even reckless! \nThis offering requires no previous musical training! And we won’t read music either! \nOption of bringing any instrument in playing condition from which sounds can be prodded \nVarious instruments provided in class – no skills required \nPaper/writing tool esp pencil w/erasure \nWe may explore some phone apps to support our creativity \nOnline keyboard/guitar – available in class as free download \nInstructor: Rusty Wulff \nOffline Registration: Download PDF Registration Form\, complete and mail in with payment. \nRegistration Questions? Contact us or call (715) 892-3982 or (715) 476-2881. \nRegistration Issues/Troubleshooting: If you are registering with one email address for two or more people\, please register each person individually (i.e. do not register all at once\, but add students one at a time to checkout). If you continue to have difficulty or have another question\, please contact us.
URL:https://feuniversity.org/class/songwriting/2023-05-06/
LOCATION:Mercer Public Library\, 2648 Margaret St.\, Mercer\, WI\, 54547\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230502T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230502T163000
DTSTAMP:20260605T231111
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SUMMARY:Listening to the Universe Vibrate: The New Dark Astronomy
DESCRIPTION:This class will take place on May 2\, 2:30-4:30p.m.\, on Zoom\, with renowned physicist Gary Sanders. Gary is offering a second\, unmissable class on May 9! Click here to find out more. \nAstronomy has always been done with electromagnetic waves (light\, radio waves\, microwaves\, x-rays\, gamma rays). But much of the universe is dark. And it is massive and\, in places\, enormously violent. To reveal this universe\, ripples in the fabric of space-time\, gravitational waves\, predicted by Einstein in 1916\, were detected by the Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory (LIGO) in 2014. In the audio frequencies\, these waves enable us to listen and draw a new map of a surprising universe. Space- time\, intuitively the nothingness of the universe\, is a rich and energetic medium that we live in. It is now the basis of a new multi-messenger astronomy that will be described by physicist Gary Sanders. \nTopics covered will include: \n\nTraditional astronomy with light\nNothingness\, the vacuum\, quantum aspects of the vacuum\, space-time\nGeneral Relativity and gravitational waves\nThe challenge of detecting gravitational waves\nThe birth trauma of gravitational wave searches\nHow LIGO changed the game plan and made the detection\nFirst discoveries from listening to the universe\n\nSuggested Reading: \nClick here to view and read the LIGO website. \n\nInstructor: Dr. Gary Sanders \nOffline Registration: Download PDF Registration Form\, complete and mail in with payment. \nRegistration Questions? Contact us or call (715) 892-3982 or (715) 476-2881. \nRegistration Issues/Troubleshooting: If you are registering with one email address for two or more people\, please register each person individually (i.e. do not register all at once\, but add students one at a time to checkout). If you continue to have difficulty or have another question\, please contact us.
URL:https://feuniversity.org/class/listening-to-the-universe-vibrate-the-new-dark-astronomy/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T120000
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SUMMARY:The Legacy of the Government Boarding Schools for Indigenous Children
DESCRIPTION:This class will take place April 18\, April 20 and April 25\, 2023\, 9:00a.m. – Noon\, at the Historic Boys’ Dormitory\, Lac du Flambeau. There are 20 spots for non-tribal members.\nTribal members: This course is FREE to tribal members. Enrollment is limited. To register as a tribal member\, please contact us by April 4. Email us at info@feuniversity.org\, or see our contact page. (Non tribal members\, sign up below.) After April 4\, any remaining spaces will be opened to the class waitlist.\nCurrent students: Access supplemental course materials here (password required)\nLearn about the United State Government assimilation policy to eliminate traditional\, language\, culture and lifeways of Indigenous people. One of those policies was to remove the Indigenous children from parents and tribal leaders.  This class will explain what happened and how the resilience of the Indigenous people made it possible for the tribes’ survival to the present day. \nMore details: \nThis class will focus on the United States federal government school system for Indigenous children\, with emphasis on the boarding school on the Lac du Flambeau reservation. The class will cover the history of the school system\, how the schools were run\, the ongoing impact on the children and Indigenous communities both historically and in present generations. The class will also cover the current government recognition of the historical trauma resulting from the devastation by the boarding schools\, and most importantly the resilience of the community in recent decades toward revitalizing language and culture\, as well as public outreach. \nIn addition to the class lectures each day\, there will be on\,  \nApril 18: An opening ceremony for the course conducted by Mildred “Tinker” Schuman. \nApril 20: A tour of the George W. Brown\, Jr. Museum and Cultural Center by Teresa Mitchell\, Director and Curator of the museum. \nApril 25: A portion of this class will be held in the exhibit room of the Historic Boys Dormitory. \nThere are no previous requirements to the course. The instructor will place additional readings on the class FeU webpage for students interested in more information. \nThis class is offered in partnership with the Waaswaaganing Indian Bowl. \nInstructor: Cindi Stiles \nOffline Registration: Download PDF Registration Form\, complete and mail in with payment. \nRegistration Questions? Contact us or call (715) 892-3982 or (715) 476-2881. \nRegistration Issues/Troubleshooting: If you are registering with one email address for two or more people\, please register each person individually (i.e. do not register all at once\, but add students one at a time to checkout). If you continue to have difficulty or have another question\, please contact us.
URL:https://feuniversity.org/class/the-legacy-of-the-government-boarding-schools-for-indigenous-children/
LOCATION:Government Boarding School at Lac du Flambeau\, Lac du Flambeau\, WI\, 54538\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230408T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230408T120000
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SUMMARY:Doing Music from the Inside Out 102
DESCRIPTION:This class will take place on April 8\, 15\, 22 and 29\, 10:00a.m. – Noon\, at the Mercer Public Library*.\n*Class on the 29th will take place at the Mercer Community Center. \nThis class can be taken as a continuation of the Doing Music From the Inside Out 101 class\, or if they have previous musical experience\, students are welcome to take this class without having taken 101. Level 2 will emphasize increasing skills\, musical knowledge\, and further enhancing sensitivity to the aspects of playing and even creating music. Fundamental guitar knowledge recommended\, including familiarity with guitar tuning\, chord diagrams\, basic tablature\, and basic chords like G\, A\, C\, D\, E. \nNo note reading required. Class content will build upon musical basics\, as well as move on with attention paid to students’ interests. \nNeed a guitar? Rent one for $20. Just add this to your class registration. \nPlease note that this class is limited to 8 students. \nInstructor: Rusty Wulff \nOffline Registration: Download PDF Registration Form\, complete and mail in with payment. \nRegistration Questions? Contact us or call (715) 892-3982 or (715) 476-2881. \nRegistration Issues/Troubleshooting: If you are registering with one email address for two or more people\, please register each person individually (i.e. do not register all at once\, but add students one at a time to checkout). If you continue to have difficulty or have another question\, please contact us.
URL:https://feuniversity.org/class/doing-music-from-the-inside-out-102/2023-04-08/
LOCATION:Mercer Community Center\, 2648W Margaret Street\, Mercer\, Wisconsin\, 54547
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230403T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230403T120000
DTSTAMP:20260605T231111
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Fine Woodworking
DESCRIPTION:This course will be offered in two concurrent classes of four sessions\, April 3-6\, 9:00AM to Noon\, and 1:00 to 4:00\, at the Hurley High School woodworking shop. \nEach class is limited to 6 students. \nRegistration fee includes materials (except for required personal safety equipment). \nIf you’ve ever wanted to build a project or piece of art out of beautiful hardwoods\, but are intimidated by power tools…  If you’d like to learn more about how to use woodworking tools safely…  If you need help in researching projects and determining where to begin….  This course may help you plan\, build\, and display your own creations made from select Wisconsin hardwoods! \nWhat you will make: Your own trivet made of Cherry\, Walnut\, Maple\, and Oak that is large enough to support a 9” x 13” baking pan or large cast iron fry pan. \nOptional additional item: Time permitting\, you may use your scraps to build a smaller trivet that will support a large pot. \nWhat you will learn: This course is intended for individuals who have little to no knowledge of woodworking and the safe operation of woodworking tools. You will learn: \n\n\n\nWhat each tool is used for and how to operate each of those tools safely\nHow to plan a project to use your time and materials effectively\nYou will work in pairs to create your own beautiful trivet made from Cherry\, Walnut\, and Maple\nYou will learn how to finish your work\, including the formulation of a custom blend of penetrating oils to optimize the appearance of the grain patterns\n\n\n\nOverview of class: \nDay 1:  Introductions\, Review of Syllabus\, Introduction to Hardwoods\, Introduction to Machine Tools & Safety with demonstrations \nDay 2: Project layout including determination of woods to be used\, quantities\, and sizes\, Initial machining of all components using a jointer\, table saw\, cut-off saw\, planer\, dado stack\, router table\, belt sander\, band saw\, and assorted hand tools. \nDay 3: Sanding\, fitting\, and glue-up \nDay 4: Band sawing excess slat ends\, final sanding\, finishing project using a blend of custom penetrating oils to augment grain and seal the wood\, wood burning of students initials/logo on to their finished pieces. \nRequirements: Safety is our primary concern.  So\, each student will need their own safety glasses\, hearing protection (ear muffs preferred over ear plugs)\, and clothing that is not so loose that it could get caught in the machinery.  Each student will learn how to safely operate and use the following tools under supervision: Jointer\, Table Saw\, Planer\, Cut-off Saw\, Router\, Band Saw\, Belt Sander\, and orbital sanders.   The class will be taught entirely in the woodshop and will require students to stand during class.   No textbooks are required but a notebook and pencil might be helpful for taking notes. \nRegular class attendance is critical for success in this class because there will not be time for a student to catch up on a missed class.  Cleanup of the workshop at the end of each class is required for all students. \nInstructor: Tim Lutgen \nOffline Registration: Download PDF Registration Form\, complete and mail in with payment. \nRegistration Questions? Contact us or call (715) 892-3982 or (715) 476-2881. \nRegistration Issues/Troubleshooting: If you are registering with one email address for two or more people\, please register each person individually (i.e. do not register all at once\, but add students one at a time to checkout). If you continue to have difficulty or have another question\, please contact us.
URL:https://feuniversity.org/class/introduction-to-fine-woodworking/
LOCATION:Hurley High School\, 5503 W Range View Dr.\, Hurley\, WI\, 54534\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230321T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230321T153000
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SUMMARY:Beginner's Guide to Stargazing
DESCRIPTION:Updated: This class will take place March 21\, 28\, April 4\, 2:00-3:30p.m. at the Iron County Board Room in Hurley\, with a stargazing field trip on April 11\, 8:00-9:30p.m.\nJoin Jim Head of the Northwoods Explorers of Space and Astronomy for this fascinating class on stargazing for beginners! \nClass One\, The Solar System:  \nWe’ll cover how stars and solar systems develop\, how elements are created\, comparison of our solar system with others with size and distance scales using different methods of measurement. We’ll show how to find your way in the night sky using constellations and associated coordinate systems. We explain the different types of stars\, the magnitude system\, earth seasons\, precession\, eclipses\, moon phases\, comets\, and asteroids. We’ll describe the planets in our solar system and the best times to locate them using planetarium tools. We’ll describe how to watch Aurora\, Meteor Showers\, and how to use a camera to gather additional detail. The class will have the opportunity to inspect an actual 4.5-billion-year-old meteorite. We’ll explain the different kinds of binoculars\, and which are best for observing the night sky. If weather and time permit\, we’ll step outside to observe a few objects using binoculars and a small telescope. We use laser pointers that travel for miles to make it easy to point to objects in the night sky. There will be a few handouts related to the information presented along with references for further study. \nClass Two\, The Milky Way Galaxy \nWe’ll cover how galaxies develop\, the size and scale of the Milky Way galaxy\, and how it compares to other galaxies. We’ll explain light years\, interstellar space\, planetary nebulae\, reflective and emission nebulae\, globular clusters\, open clusters\, black holes\, magnetars\, Wolf-Rayet stars\, variable stars\, and exoplanets. We’ll show how to use binoculars or a small telescope to view distant objects in the night sky and explain the different types of catalogs in use today. We’ll show how the differences in the human eye affect observations\, filters to diminish light pollution and to enhance observing\, and an introduction into video astronomy using specialized cameras. If weather and time permit\, we’ll step outside to observe a few objects using binoculars and a small telescope. We use laser pointers that travel for miles to make it easy to point to objects in the night sky. There will be a few handouts related to the information presented along with references for further study. \nClass Three\, The Universe \nWe’ll explain and examine the evidence that supports the Big Bang\, Dark Energy\, and Dark Matter theories. We’ll explain Quasars\, Active Galactic Nuclei\, Galaxy clusters\, the great attractor\, super clusters\, and the size and scale of the observable universe compared to the entire universe.  We’ll show why certain times of the year are best to observe distant objects using binoculars or a small telescope. If weather and time permit\, we’ll step outside to observe a few objects using binoculars and a small telescope. We use laser pointers that travel for miles to make it easy to point to objects in the night sky. There will be a few handouts related to the information presented along with references for further study. \nClass Four\, Field Trip \nWe’ll put our new knowledge into practice on a field trip on April 11! (Location TBA.) \nInstructor: Jim Head \nOffline Registration: Download PDF Registration Form\, complete and mail in with payment. \nRegistration Questions? Contact us or call (715) 892-3982 or (715) 476-2881. \nRegistration Issues/Troubleshooting: If you are registering with one email address for two or more people\, please register each person individually (i.e. do not register all at once\, but add students one at a time to checkout). If you continue to have difficulty or have another question\, please contact us.
URL:https://feuniversity.org/class/stargazing/
LOCATION:Iron County Board Room\, 300 Taconite St\, Hurley\, WI\, 54534\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230321T120000
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SUMMARY:“Rule by Strongmen”: Europe between the Wars and the Troubling  Legacy of Fascism - ZOOM
DESCRIPTION:A repeat of Dr. Mary Magray’s new class\, March 21\, 23\, 28\, 30 from 10:00AM-Noon on ZOOM.\nHistorians like to say that\, although history does not repeat itself\, it does often seem to rhyme. And although direct comparison of one historical era with another—or with the present—is a perilous enterprise\, fraught with complication\, misreading\, and misinterpretation\, still\, it can be enormously instructive. Today\, many Western democracies\, including the United States\, face challenges from a growing illiberal\, authoritarian political movement that is increasingly being compared with the fascism of the 1920s and 1930s. Are we\, as one scholar has recently asked\, in danger of a fascist revival today? \nIt is a complicated but intriguing question\, and in attempting to address it\, we will explore the history of Europe during the two decades following the First World War. From the 1919 Treaty of Versailles to the outbreak in 1939 of yet another “great war\,” we will examine the rise of fascist dictatorships in Italy and Germany and the catastrophic consequences of their attempt to destroy democracy in Europe. It is an historical era long over\, one defined by a political ideology that\, until recently\, was believed to have been completely discredited. But it has reared its ugly head once again\, potentially threatening the Western political order that we have long taken for granted as unassailable. \n\nClass 1: Versailles & the Uneasy Peace Settlement of the “Great War”\nClass 2: The Emergence of Fascist Ideology in Italy\nClass 3: Hitler & the Dismantling of German Democracy\nClass 4: The New Authoritarianism of the 21st Century\n\nRequirements: Handouts and suggested readings to be provided. \nInstructor: Dr. Mary Magray \nOffline Registration: Download PDF Registration Form\, complete and mail in with payment. \nRegistration Questions? Contact us or call (715) 892-3982 or (715) 476-2881. \nRegistration Issues/Troubleshooting: If you are registering with one email address for two or more people\, please register each person individually (i.e. do not register all at once\, but add students one at a time to checkout). If you continue to have difficulty or have another question\, please contact us.
URL:https://feuniversity.org/class/rule-by-strongmen-europe-between-the-wars-and-the-troubling-legacy-of-fascism-zoom/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230308T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230308T120000
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SUMMARY:Winter Trees and Teas Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This class will take place March 8\, 10:00a.m.-Noon\, at the North Lakeland Discovery Center.\nJoin the North Lakeland Discovery Center program staff Hannah Gargrave and Jamie Van for this fun and informative workshop! The program will start inside by learning how to identify trees and shrubs during the winter season by looking at twig structure and buds. We will then venture out on the Discovery Center trails to put our new ID skills to use. The workshop will end with harvesting\, creating and sipping different green-needle teas. You will also make a small balsam fir sachet to take home. Please bring proper gear to venture outside (dress in layers\, snowshoes\, etc). \nThis class is limited to 15. \nInstructors: Hannah Gargrave and Jamie Van \nOffline Registration: Download PDF Registration Form\, complete and mail in. \nRegistration Questions? Contact us or call (715) 862-0210 or (715) 892-3982. \nRegistration Issues/Troubleshooting: If you are registering with one email address for two or more people\, please register each person individually (i.e. do not register all at once\, but add students one at a time to checkout). If you continue to have difficulty or have another question\, please contact us.
URL:https://feuniversity.org/class/winter-trees-and-teas-workshop/
LOCATION:North Lakeland Discovery Center\, 14006 Discovery Ln\, Manitowish Waters\, WI\, 54545\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230301T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230301T170000
DTSTAMP:20260605T231111
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SUMMARY:Understanding the Second Amendment
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand\, this time in Ashland! This class will take place March 1 and 8\, 3:00-5:00p.m.\, at the Vaughn Public Library in Ashland.*\nA compendium of the history\, constitutional\, judicial and legislative development of our right to bear arms. This class will explore the origins\, development and meanings (plural) of the Second Amendment\, from the gunfight at the OK Corral to the textual\, originalist and structural methodologies of the United States Supreme Court. \n*Please note that this is one class–NOT two separate sessions! Thank you. \nInstructor: Sam Filippo \nOffline Registration: Download PDF Registration Form\, complete and mail in with payment. \nRegistration Questions? Contact us or call (715) 892-3982 or (715) 476-2881.
URL:https://feuniversity.org/class/understanding-the-second-amendment/
LOCATION:Vaughn Public Library\, 502 Main St W\, Ashland\, WI\, 54806\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230216T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230216T133000
DTSTAMP:20260605T231111
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SUMMARY:Staying Connected with Grandchildren
DESCRIPTION:This class will take place on February 16\, 11:30a.m.-1:30p.m.\, Mercer Library Conference Room.\nHow rare it is that our children and grandchildren live in our community or close enough that we can connect with them often. Oh\, there is Zoom\, Facetime and a number of social platforms that allow us to send messages\, but all too often our time\, especially with our grandchildren\, is limited and challenging to make happen on a regular basis. The brief connections compete with their sports\, studying\, socializing with friends\, weekend jobs and tournaments. How might we make our contacts meaningful and memorable for both our grandchildren and us?  \nThis one-session\, lunchtime workshop is intended to “pool” our positive and creative ways of staying connected with our grandchildren. What do you do? What has worked or not worked for you? What feedback do you receive from your grandchildren or through their parents? How has your effort changed as they age? Bring your ideas (and your lunch)\, and let’s share. \nA workshop facilitated by Erv Teichmiller\, grandfather to four girls and three boys\, ages 13-24\, grade eight to graduate school. He has a background in mental health administration and pastoral ministry. Erv is currently the part time pastor of the Mercer United Methodist Church. \nEnrollment is limited to 20 students. \nInstructor: Rev. Erv Teichmiller \nOffline Registration: Download PDF Registration Form\, complete and mail in. \nRegistration Questions? Contact us or call (715) 862-0210 or (715) 892-3982. \nRegistration Issues/Troubleshooting: If you are registering with one email address for two or more people\, please register each person individually (i.e. do not register all at once\, but add students one at a time to checkout). If you continue to have difficulty or have another question\, please contact us.
URL:https://feuniversity.org/class/staying-connected-with-grandchildren/
LOCATION:Mercer Public Library\, 2648 Margaret St.\, Mercer\, WI\, 54547\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230209T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230209T173000
DTSTAMP:20260605T231111
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SUMMARY:Federal and State Court Systems: A Guide
DESCRIPTION:Federal and State Court Systems: A Guide (or “A  Law School Semester in 150 Minutes”) will take place February 9\, 2:30-5:30p.m.\, at the Oma Town Hall.\nThe news is full of high-profile stories about Supreme Court decisions like Roe v. Wade\, yet only a small fraction of applications actually make it to the Supreme Court in Washington\, D.C. Most cases are decided on a more local level–county and state courts. Discover how these courts work and how cases move through them in this fascinating class with lawyer Sam Filippo. \nTopics covered include: \n\nCreation of the Judicial Power: The Judiciary Act of 1789 and the Early Courts\nState Courts: Structure and Jurisdiction\nGrand Juries and Petit Juries\nThe Federal System: District Courts; Courts of Appeals; The United States Supreme Court; Special Courts\n\nInstructor: Sam Filippo \nOffline Registration: Download PDF Registration Form\, complete and mail in. \nRegistration Questions? Contact us or call (715) 862-0210 or (715) 892-3982. \nRegistration Issues/Troubleshooting: If you are registering with one email address for two or more people\, please register each person individually (i.e. do not register all at once\, but add students one at a time to checkout). If you continue to have difficulty or have another question\, please contact us. \n 
URL:https://feuniversity.org/class/federal-and-state-court-systems/
LOCATION:Oma Town Hall\, 4514 W Town Hall Rd\, Hurley\, WI\, 54534\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230201T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230201T173000
DTSTAMP:20260605T231111
CREATED:20220923T223459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T174837Z
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SUMMARY:If These Waters Could Talk: Exploring the Natural History\, Ecology\, and Economics of Lake Superior
DESCRIPTION:This class will take place February 1\, 8\, 15\, and 22\, 3:30-5:30p.m.\, at the Hurley High School Auditorium.\nLake Superior is a globally unique resource containing diverse ecosystems with growing political influence via the freshwater “blue economy”. If these waters could talk will take participants on an in-depth exploration of Lake Superior\, from the formation of the lakes millennia ago to the interactions of native and introduced freshwater organisms today. The seminar will also cover the economics of the lake and look to the future of water quality and quantity in changing climatic and political times. Participants will be engaged through interactive discussions and provided with resources to continue exploring Lake Superior beyond our four-class seminar. \nThis class features three instructors with great expertise on Lake Superior — Tom Fitz\, Peter Levi\, and Titus Seilheimer. They will take turns team-teaching this class. \nClass One: The geology session will cover three episodes in the history of the Lake Superior region: the dramatic stories from long ago recorded in the bedrock; the geologically recent glaciation of the region; and the current situation with water collecting and moving through the Lake Superior basin. We will discuss the processes that created the landscapes and the important mineral\, soil\, and water resources that have been important in the human and natural history of the region. \nClass Two: We will explore Lake Superior’s intricate web of life\, from the microscopic organisms to the top predators and many animals in between. We will also discuss the human-induced changes to this web over the previous decades as non-native species have been introduced and blooms of algae have occurred more often. With Peter Levi. \nClass Three: The Great Lakes region is rich in freshwater. In the third class\, we will consider the policy and political landscape that protects this precious resource. With Peter Levi. \nClass Four: The final class will cover how the fisheries and economies of Lake Superior have changed over time. What species are important for the commercial and recreational fishers? What drives the economy of the Lake Superior\, from fish to iron to paper. \nIn the event of inclement weather\, class will be offered on Zoom. \nInstructors: Tom Fitz\, Peter Levi and Titus Seilheimer \nOffline Registration: Download PDF Registration Form\, complete and mail in with payment. \nRegistration Questions? Contact us or call (715) 862-0210 or (715)892-3982. \nRegistration Issues/Troubleshooting: If you are registering with one email address for two or more people\, please register each person individually (i.e. do not register all at once\, but add students one at a time to checkout). If you continue to have difficulty or have another question\, please contact us. \nThis grant-supported class is offered at a special price of $10. (Donations accepted)\nFeU is grateful to have received a grant that supports courses about water issues.
URL:https://feuniversity.org/class/lake-superior-geology-ecology-economy-water-rights/
LOCATION:Hurley High School\, 5503 W Range View Dr.\, Hurley\, WI\, 54534\, United States
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SUMMARY:Doing Music From the Inside Out 101
DESCRIPTION:This class will take place January 21 and 28\, and February 4 and 11\, 10:00a.m. to Noon\, at the Mercer Community Center.\nBack by popular demand\, Doing Music From the Inside Out with Rusty Wulff returns for 2023! \nThis class is designed to give the adult beginning/inexperienced musician opportunities to engage with music\, and to actually play some music\, too. \nRequirements:  \n– NO MUSIC READING & NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY (…or memory of such). \n– Curiosity and a sense of humor! \n– A functional/playable acoustic (non-amplified) guitar. Fe staff can help those who may need to find a guitar to rent. \n– Instructor will provide African hand drums & percussion instruments. \n–  Take notes as individuals prefer. \nThis is a hands-on music offering both for those who miss their past days in music as well as individuals who never pursued learning to “do music” but find themselves wishing for a do-over. \nThroughout our four 2-hour meetings\, we will cover a variety of concepts and ideas. These will be introduced organically as they emerge to be interesting and relevant to our group. While there is no limit to what we could explore\, we’ll begin with basics from which curiosity\, questions\, and enthusiasm will likely surface. The direction of following sessions will be determined by class participants’ interests; hence the title “Music from the Inside Out.” \nBeginning from the first class\, we’ll use our ears and imaginations to actually make music with guitars and hand drums/percussion Rhythm\, melody\, harmony along with newly emerging technique/skill will immerse us in organic music exploration\, listening\, and appreciation. \nNeed a guitar? Rent one for $20. Just add this to your class registration. \nPlease note that this class is limited to 8 students. \nInstructor: Rusty Wulff \nOffline Registration: Download PDF Registration Form\, complete and mail in. \nRegistration Questions? Contact us or call (715) 862-0210 or (715) 892-3982. \nRegistration Issues/Troubleshooting: If you are registering with one email address for two or more people\, please register each person individually (i.e. do not register all at once\, but add students one at a time to checkout). If you continue to have difficulty or have another question\, please contact us.
URL:https://feuniversity.org/class/doing-music-from-the-inside-out-101/
LOCATION:Mercer Community Center\, 2648W Margaret Street\, Mercer\, Wisconsin\, 54547
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SUMMARY:“Rule by Strongmen”: Europe between the Wars and the Troubling  Legacy of Fascism
DESCRIPTION:A new class with Dr. Mary Magray\, January 18\, 20\, 25\, and 27 from 10:00AM-Noon at the Mercer Community Center.\nHistorians like to say that\, although history does not repeat itself\, it does often seem to rhyme. And although direct comparison of one historical era with another—or with the present—is a perilous enterprise\, fraught with complication\, misreading\, and misinterpretation\, still\, it can be enormously instructive. Today\, many Western democracies\, including the United States\, face challenges from a growing illiberal\, authoritarian political movement that is increasingly being compared with the fascism of the 1920s and 1930s. Are we\, as one scholar has recently asked\, in danger of a fascist revival today? \nIt is a complicated but intriguing question\, and in attempting to address it\, we will explore the history of Europe during the two decades following the First World War. From the 1919 Treaty of Versailles to the outbreak in 1939 of yet another “great war\,” we will examine the rise of fascist dictatorships in Italy and Germany and the catastrophic consequences of their attempt to destroy democracy in Europe. It is an historical era long over\, one defined by a political ideology that\, until recently\, was believed to have been completely discredited. But it has reared its ugly head once again\, potentially threatening the Western political order that we have long taken for granted as unassailable. \n\nClass 1: Versailles & the Uneasy Peace Settlement of the “Great War”\nClass 2: The Emergence of Fascist Ideology in Italy\nClass 3: Hitler & the Dismantling of German Democracy\nClass 4: The New Authoritarianism of the 21st Century\n\nRequirements: Handouts and suggested readings to be provided. \nInstructor: Dr. Mary Magray \nOffline Registration: Download PDF Registration Form\, complete and mail in. \nRegistration Questions? Contact us or call (715) 862-0210 or (715) 892-3982. \nRegistration Issues/Troubleshooting: If you are registering with one email address for two or more people\, please register each person individually (i.e. do not register all at once\, but add students one at a time to checkout). If you continue to have difficulty or have another question\, please contact us.
URL:https://feuniversity.org/class/the-history-and-legacy-of-fascism/
LOCATION:Mercer Community Center\, 2648W Margaret Street\, Mercer\, Wisconsin\, 54547
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230114T120000
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SUMMARY:Just Playing: Free Music Class!
DESCRIPTION:FREE Music Class Saturday\, January 14\, 10:00a.m.-Noon\, at the Mercer Community Center!\nMaster teacher Rusty Wulff will offer a gentle\, single-session introduction to his music-teaching style. The emphasis will be on beginning guitar and playing African hand drums. Perfect for beginners and those who haven’t played an instrument in a long time. Rusty will help you find your own rhythm and enthusiasm for music. \nGuitars and hand drums will be provided. \nIf you enjoy this class\, you can sign up for Rusty’s Doing Music From the Inside Out 101 class\, starting January 21. \nThis class is limited to 12 students. Please sign up soon!\nInstructor: Rusty Wulff \nOffline Registration: Download PDF Registration Form\, complete and mail in. \nRegistration Questions? Contact us or call (715) 862-0201 or (906) 285-7517. \nRegistration Issues/Troubleshooting: If you are registering with one email address for two or more people\, please register each person individually (i.e. do not register all at once\, but add students one at a time to checkout). If you continue to have difficulty or have another question\, please contact us.
URL:https://feuniversity.org/class/free-music-class/
LOCATION:Mercer Community Center\, 2648W Margaret Street\, Mercer\, Wisconsin\, 54547
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SUMMARY:Cross-Country Ski Refresher Class
DESCRIPTION:This free class will take place January 11\, 1:00-3:00p.m.\, at MECCA Ski Trail in Mercer.\nSomewhere around 50 folks have decided to improve their cross-country skiing technique and signed up for lessons via FeU over the last 6 years. Chad has wondered how these people are doing\, are they skiing more\, less\, enjoying it more\, less\, or maybe even thinking they’d like to brush up on what they learned. \nWell\, here’s your chance! Instructor Chad McGrath will be out at MECCA on January 11th from 1 to 3pm holding a refresher session for those who are interested. We’ll run through some of the basics as before plus perhaps add a trick or two. Then we’ll go for an easy ski\, out and about MECCA. \nAny former student is invited to join us\, but please register so we know how many people will be attending.  \nAnd it’s FREE! If the crowd of ex students gets too big\, we will schedule a second day\, likely on the 13th. \nLET IT SNOW! \nInstructor: Chad McGrath \nOffline Registration: Download PDF Registration Form\, complete and mail in. \nRegistration Questions? Contact us or call (715) 862-0210 or (715) 892-3982. \nRegistration Issues/Troubleshooting: If you are registering with one email address for two or more people\, please register each person individually (i.e. do not register all at once\, but add students one at a time to checkout). If you continue to have difficulty or have another question\, please contact us.
URL:https://feuniversity.org/class/cross-country-ski-refresher-class/
LOCATION:Mecca Ski Trail\, 4686 Fierick Rd.\, Mercer\, WI\, 54547\, United States
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