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SUMMARY:Religions of China and Japan
DESCRIPTION:This course will take place on Tuesdays\, February 18-March 18\, 2025\, 1:00-3:00 p.m. at St. Matthias Church in Minocqua\, with David Barnhill.\nThe beliefs and practices of classical Confucianism\, Daoism\, Buddhism\, Neo-Confucianism\, and Shinto will be examined. Special attention will be paid to theories of human nature and the natural world\, which is considered the source and location of the sacred. Students will come out with a better understanding and appreciation of the rich and complex tradition of Chinese and Japanese religions. \n\nClassical Confucianism (500 b.c.e. – 200 c.e.). We will focus on theories on morality\, human nature\, and politics.\nClassical Daoism (500 b.c.e. – 200 c.e.). We will examine their theories of nature\, human nature\, and the relationship between them\, as well as their theories of action. \nChinese Buddhism (600 – 1644). Special attention will be given to the philosophical school of Huayan and Zen (Chan) Buddhism\, including their views of nature and the practice of meditation. We will explore the development of Buddhism in Japan as well as China.\nNeo-Confucianism (800 – 1900). Influenced by Buddhism and Daoism\, Confucianism developed into a more complex religion. We will focus on theories of nature\, human nature\, and morality.\nShinto (Japan\, 500 – present) and Japanese religious aesthetics. Shinto is the native religion of Japan\, and we will explore its view of nature and divinity and its spiritual practices. We will also examine the complex tradition of the religious arts\, especially in the Japanese medieval period\n\nRequirements: The only requirement is an interest in the topic and an openness to study religious traditions quite different from those in the West. There will be no texts or homework\, although sources for students to further explore the subject will be offered. There will be no printed materials and no homework. A  few handouts will be provided by the instructor in the class as well as uploaded onto the course website at www.feuniversity.org. \nRegister by February 4 to get a $5 Early Bird discount off the regular registration price of $55! \nInstructor: David Barnhill \nOffline Registration: Download PDF Registration Form\, complete and mail in with payment. \nRegistration Questions? Contact us or call (715) 862-2032 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. \nCourse Cancellations: Students are encouraged to register at least 2 weeks before the beginning of any Fe University course. A course with less than 4 students 2 weeks before the start date may be cancelled at instructor/FeU discretion\, with students’ registrations refunded. If you’re interested in a class\, please sign up early! Thank you. \nStudent Cancellations: If a registered student cancels\, registration can be refunded if requested 4 or more days before the course’s start date. We’re afraid cancellation requests made 3 or fewer days before the course’s start date are unable to be refunded.
URL:https://feuniversity.org/class/religions-of-china-and-japan/2025-03-04/
LOCATION:St. Matthias Episcopal Church\, 403 East Chicago Avenue\, Minocqua\, WI\, 54548\, United States
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SUMMARY:Insider Perspectives on USAID: The Promises and Problems of Foreign Assistance
DESCRIPTION:This course will take place on March 10\, 2025\, in Mercer\, 6:00-8:00 p.m.\, with Gary Theisen.\nRegister for free to participate in this two-hour course! \nUSAID–the United States Agency for International Development–has been in the news lately\, but what do we really understand about this government foreign aid program? Fe University is pleased to present Gary Theisen\, Mercer resident and a former office deputy director at USAID\, who will provide factual information and personal experiences about the Agency and hold a question and answer session afterwards. The two-hour program will be held on Monday\, March 10\, at 6 p.m. at the Mercer Community Center. Registration is required and space is limited. \nFor the first half-hour\, Gary will focus on basic information about USAID’s history\, purpose\, structure and decision- making. The mandate of USAID\, how it operates and what its resources are allocated for\, where it operates\, and how it is held accountable will be addressed. Further discussion will center on collaboration with other international assistance agencies to address global problems of health\, sanitation\, education\, poverty\, nutrition and policy formation in those areas. Insights into how the Agency works internally and how it is subject to political pressures will also be offered from personal experience. \nIn the second part of the session\, Gary will entertain questions from the audience. \nGary Theisen spent 30 years working in international foreign assistance agencies\, including five years as a Deputy Office Director in the Bureau of Science and Technology at USAID.  While at USAID he oversaw and contributed to education research and planning efforts in a number of countries including Pakistan\, Egypt\, Botswana\, Indonesia\, Bolivia\, and Jamaica\, among others. From positions he held at other organizations\, including the Ford Foundation\, the Institute for International Education (IIE)\, and the World Bank\, he gained an outside perspective on the role and efficacy of USAID as an organization and on the capabilities and contributions of USAID employees and programs. \nThere is no charge to attend this program\, but registration is required and space is limited. Registration will end when the limit is reached. \nFacilitator: Gary Theisen \nOffline Registration: Download PDF Registration Form\, complete and mail in. \nRegistration Questions? Contact us or call (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/insider-perspectives-on-usaid-the-promises-and-problems-of-foreign-assistance/
LOCATION:Mercer Community Center\, 2648W Margaret Street\, Mercer\, Wisconsin\, 54547
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SUMMARY:Religions of China and Japan
DESCRIPTION:This course will take place on Tuesdays\, February 18-March 18\, 2025\, 1:00-3:00 p.m. at St. Matthias Church in Minocqua\, with David Barnhill.\nThe beliefs and practices of classical Confucianism\, Daoism\, Buddhism\, Neo-Confucianism\, and Shinto will be examined. Special attention will be paid to theories of human nature and the natural world\, which is considered the source and location of the sacred. Students will come out with a better understanding and appreciation of the rich and complex tradition of Chinese and Japanese religions. \n\nClassical Confucianism (500 b.c.e. – 200 c.e.). We will focus on theories on morality\, human nature\, and politics.\nClassical Daoism (500 b.c.e. – 200 c.e.). We will examine their theories of nature\, human nature\, and the relationship between them\, as well as their theories of action. \nChinese Buddhism (600 – 1644). Special attention will be given to the philosophical school of Huayan and Zen (Chan) Buddhism\, including their views of nature and the practice of meditation. We will explore the development of Buddhism in Japan as well as China.\nNeo-Confucianism (800 – 1900). Influenced by Buddhism and Daoism\, Confucianism developed into a more complex religion. We will focus on theories of nature\, human nature\, and morality.\nShinto (Japan\, 500 – present) and Japanese religious aesthetics. Shinto is the native religion of Japan\, and we will explore its view of nature and divinity and its spiritual practices. We will also examine the complex tradition of the religious arts\, especially in the Japanese medieval period\n\nRequirements: The only requirement is an interest in the topic and an openness to study religious traditions quite different from those in the West. There will be no texts or homework\, although sources for students to further explore the subject will be offered. There will be no printed materials and no homework. A  few handouts will be provided by the instructor in the class as well as uploaded onto the course website at www.feuniversity.org. \nRegister by February 4 to get a $5 Early Bird discount off the regular registration price of $55! \nInstructor: David Barnhill \nOffline Registration: Download PDF Registration Form\, complete and mail in with payment. \nRegistration Questions? Contact us or call (715) 862-2032 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. \nCourse Cancellations: Students are encouraged to register at least 2 weeks before the beginning of any Fe University course. A course with less than 4 students 2 weeks before the start date may be cancelled at instructor/FeU discretion\, with students’ registrations refunded. If you’re interested in a class\, please sign up early! Thank you. \nStudent Cancellations: If a registered student cancels\, registration can be refunded if requested 4 or more days before the course’s start date. We’re afraid cancellation requests made 3 or fewer days before the course’s start date are unable to be refunded.
URL:https://feuniversity.org/class/religions-of-china-and-japan/2025-03-11/
LOCATION:St. Matthias Episcopal Church\, 403 East Chicago Avenue\, Minocqua\, WI\, 54548\, United States
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SUMMARY:Still Learning 7: Bridging the Gap - Teens and Adults Share Thoughts in Hurley
DESCRIPTION:This course will take place on March 12\, 19\, and 26\, 2025\, in Hurley\, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.\, with Neil Klemme. (Original starting date of March 5 was postponed a week due to inclement weather.)\nRegister for free to participate in this three-session course! The only requirement is that you must attend all three sessions. \nA gathering of up to 10 adults and 8 to 12 high school students\, facilitated by Extension Iron County 4-H Youth Development Educator Neil Klemme\, the goal of this course is to provide a model for listening to and engaging in meaningful conversations with high school-aged students in a way that validates their concerns. \nEach class will consist of three 90-minute sessions during the school day at Hurley High School\, with one week between each session. Lunch is included\, subsidized by the Iron County Youth Leadership Council! \n\nWeek 1 (March 12): Issue Identification: panel of students and adults brainstorm topics that matter to them. Identify one or two issues to discuss in depth in the next session.\nWeek 2 (March 19): Define and discuss feelings on issues previously identified.\nWeek 3 (March 26): Resolution: Looking for a common ground.\n\n(A Mercer-based version of this course will be held at the Mercer School on April 17\, 24\, and May 1\, 2025. Please CLICK HERE to go to that course’s page in our online course catalog.) \nWe recommend signing up at least two weeks ahead of class to ensure class fills and to prevent cancellation. \nThis class is limited to 10 adults. \nFacilitator: Neil Klemme \nOffline Registration: Download PDF Registration Form\, complete and mail in. \nRegistration Questions? Contact us or call (715) 862-2032 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. \nCourse Cancellations: Students are encouraged to register at least 2 weeks before the beginning of any Fe University course. A course with less than 4 students 2 weeks before the start date may be cancelled at instructor/FeU discretion. If you’re interested in a class\, please sign up early! Thank you. \nAll courses in our series Still Learning After All These Years are priced at a discount thanks to generous donations from Bader Philanthropies Inc. and the Northern Wisconsin Mental Health Foundation.
URL:https://feuniversity.org/class/still-learning-7-bridging-the-gap-hurley/2025-03-12/
LOCATION:Hurley High School\, 5503 W Range View Dr.\, Hurley\, WI\, 54534\, United States
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SUMMARY:Religions of China and Japan
DESCRIPTION:This course will take place on Tuesdays\, February 18-March 18\, 2025\, 1:00-3:00 p.m. at St. Matthias Church in Minocqua\, with David Barnhill.\nThe beliefs and practices of classical Confucianism\, Daoism\, Buddhism\, Neo-Confucianism\, and Shinto will be examined. Special attention will be paid to theories of human nature and the natural world\, which is considered the source and location of the sacred. Students will come out with a better understanding and appreciation of the rich and complex tradition of Chinese and Japanese religions. \n\nClassical Confucianism (500 b.c.e. – 200 c.e.). We will focus on theories on morality\, human nature\, and politics.\nClassical Daoism (500 b.c.e. – 200 c.e.). We will examine their theories of nature\, human nature\, and the relationship between them\, as well as their theories of action. \nChinese Buddhism (600 – 1644). Special attention will be given to the philosophical school of Huayan and Zen (Chan) Buddhism\, including their views of nature and the practice of meditation. We will explore the development of Buddhism in Japan as well as China.\nNeo-Confucianism (800 – 1900). Influenced by Buddhism and Daoism\, Confucianism developed into a more complex religion. We will focus on theories of nature\, human nature\, and morality.\nShinto (Japan\, 500 – present) and Japanese religious aesthetics. Shinto is the native religion of Japan\, and we will explore its view of nature and divinity and its spiritual practices. We will also examine the complex tradition of the religious arts\, especially in the Japanese medieval period\n\nRequirements: The only requirement is an interest in the topic and an openness to study religious traditions quite different from those in the West. There will be no texts or homework\, although sources for students to further explore the subject will be offered. There will be no printed materials and no homework. A  few handouts will be provided by the instructor in the class as well as uploaded onto the course website at www.feuniversity.org. \nRegister by February 4 to get a $5 Early Bird discount off the regular registration price of $55! \nInstructor: David Barnhill \nOffline Registration: Download PDF Registration Form\, complete and mail in with payment. \nRegistration Questions? Contact us or call (715) 862-2032 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. \nCourse Cancellations: Students are encouraged to register at least 2 weeks before the beginning of any Fe University course. A course with less than 4 students 2 weeks before the start date may be cancelled at instructor/FeU discretion\, with students’ registrations refunded. If you’re interested in a class\, please sign up early! Thank you. \nStudent Cancellations: If a registered student cancels\, registration can be refunded if requested 4 or more days before the course’s start date. We’re afraid cancellation requests made 3 or fewer days before the course’s start date are unable to be refunded.
URL:https://feuniversity.org/class/religions-of-china-and-japan/2025-03-18/
LOCATION:St. Matthias Episcopal Church\, 403 East Chicago Avenue\, Minocqua\, WI\, 54548\, United States
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SUMMARY:Still Learning 7: Bridging the Gap - Teens and Adults Share Thoughts in Hurley
DESCRIPTION:This course will take place on March 12\, 19\, and 26\, 2025\, in Hurley\, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.\, with Neil Klemme. (Original starting date of March 5 was postponed a week due to inclement weather.)\nRegister for free to participate in this three-session course! The only requirement is that you must attend all three sessions. \nA gathering of up to 10 adults and 8 to 12 high school students\, facilitated by Extension Iron County 4-H Youth Development Educator Neil Klemme\, the goal of this course is to provide a model for listening to and engaging in meaningful conversations with high school-aged students in a way that validates their concerns. \nEach class will consist of three 90-minute sessions during the school day at Hurley High School\, with one week between each session. Lunch is included\, subsidized by the Iron County Youth Leadership Council! \n\nWeek 1 (March 12): Issue Identification: panel of students and adults brainstorm topics that matter to them. Identify one or two issues to discuss in depth in the next session.\nWeek 2 (March 19): Define and discuss feelings on issues previously identified.\nWeek 3 (March 26): Resolution: Looking for a common ground.\n\n(A Mercer-based version of this course will be held at the Mercer School on April 17\, 24\, and May 1\, 2025. Please CLICK HERE to go to that course’s page in our online course catalog.) \nWe recommend signing up at least two weeks ahead of class to ensure class fills and to prevent cancellation. \nThis class is limited to 10 adults. \nFacilitator: Neil Klemme \nOffline Registration: Download PDF Registration Form\, complete and mail in. \nRegistration Questions? Contact us or call (715) 862-2032 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. \nCourse Cancellations: Students are encouraged to register at least 2 weeks before the beginning of any Fe University course. A course with less than 4 students 2 weeks before the start date may be cancelled at instructor/FeU discretion. If you’re interested in a class\, please sign up early! Thank you. \nAll courses in our series Still Learning After All These Years are priced at a discount thanks to generous donations from Bader Philanthropies Inc. and the Northern Wisconsin Mental Health Foundation.
URL:https://feuniversity.org/class/still-learning-7-bridging-the-gap-hurley/2025-03-19/
LOCATION:Hurley High School\, 5503 W Range View Dr.\, Hurley\, WI\, 54534\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Modern Era of Great Lakes Shipping (1954-Present)
DESCRIPTION:This online class will take place March 25\, 27\, April 1 and 3\, 1:00-3:00 p.m.\, via Zoom\, with Kelsey Prihoda.\nBecome an ambassador of Great Lakes shipping! Anyone with an interest in Great Lakes shipping and its impact on our everyday lives would benefit from taking this course.  \nThrough storytelling and learning experiences\, this course will provide you with foundational knowledge of commercial shipping on the Great Lakes in the modern era from the development and opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway to present-day opportunities for growth and sustainability. \nThe course will be giving in four sessions\, each two hours long\, covering the following topics:\n● Session 1 – The Story of the Seaway: Linking the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean (1954 – 1978)\n○ Importance of locks to commercial navigation.\n○ Location of locks on the Great Lakes and how they operate.\n○ Development of the St. Lawrence Seaway and its impact on Great Lakes shipping.\n● Session 2 – One-Thousand Footers: The Expansion of Great Lakes Freighters (1972 – 1981)\n○ Evolution of ship sizes since the opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway.\n○ Types of vessels on the Great Lakes.\n○ Cargo types and how Great Lakes shipping touches your everyday life.\n● Session 3 – Unforeseen Consequences: Ballast Water and Aquatic Invasive Species (1959 – 2024)\n○ Importance of ballast water for vessel and crew safety.\n○ Unforeseen consequences of using water as ballast.\n○ Ballast water management strategies and Impact of national and binational policy on ballast-mediated aquatic invasive species. \n● Session 4 – New Opportunities in Great Lakes Shipping: Containers and Decarbonization (2014 – Present)\n○ Contrasting efficiency of transportation modes.\n○ Rebirth of container shipping in the Great Lakes.\n○ Great Lakes Green Shipping Corridor. \nBy the end of this course\, you will be able to:\n● Identify the ways in which the United States and Canada have worked together in support of commercial shipping in the binational Great Lakes – St. Lawrence Seaway.\n● Describe the importance of the opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway to the era of modern\, commercial shipping in the Great Lakes and the economic impact of today’s maritime sector.\n● Compare and contrast the types of vessels that ply the Great Lakes and recognize typical Great Lakes voyage routes and cargo types.\n● Explain what ballast water is\, why it’s important\, and how it has played a role in the introduction of aquatic invasive species to the Great Lakes.\n● Recognize future opportunities for Great Lakes shipping\, including cargo types and sustainability initiatives. \nRequirements:  The only prerequisite knowledge needed is an understanding of the basic geography and location of the five Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence Seaway\, and the states and provinces that comprise the Great Lakes region. This is an online course and will require a computer with a microphone and camera. Some prior experience with the Zoom meeting platform will be helpful. Any other resources needed during this course will be provided by the instructor. Students will be assigned a Great Lakes vessel and will be asked to track its movements in between sessions; there will be a final presentation on each vessel and its two-week trade pattern that will require work time in between class sessions to prepare. \nWe recommend signing up at least two weeks ahead of class to ensure class fills and to prevent cancellation. \nThis class is limited to 25 students. \nRegister by March 11 to get a $5 Early Bird discount off the regular registration price of $45! \nInstructor: Kelsey Prihoda \nOffline Registration: Download PDF Registration Form\, complete and mail in with payment. \nRegistration Questions? Contact us or call (715) 862-2032 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. \nCourse Cancellations: Students are encouraged to register at least 2 weeks before the beginning of any Fe University course. A course with less than 4 students 2 weeks before the start date may be cancelled at instructor/FeU discretion\, with students’ registrations refunded. If you’re interested in a class\, please sign up early! Thank you. \nStudent Cancellations: If a registered student cancels\, registration can be refunded if requested 4 or more days before the course’s start date. We’re afraid cancellation requests made 3 or fewer days before the course’s start date are unable to be refunded.
URL:https://feuniversity.org/class/the-modern-era-of-great-lakes-shipping-1954-present/2025-03-25/
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SUMMARY:Still Learning 7: Bridging the Gap - Teens and Adults Share Thoughts in Hurley
DESCRIPTION:This course will take place on March 12\, 19\, and 26\, 2025\, in Hurley\, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.\, with Neil Klemme. (Original starting date of March 5 was postponed a week due to inclement weather.)\nRegister for free to participate in this three-session course! The only requirement is that you must attend all three sessions. \nA gathering of up to 10 adults and 8 to 12 high school students\, facilitated by Extension Iron County 4-H Youth Development Educator Neil Klemme\, the goal of this course is to provide a model for listening to and engaging in meaningful conversations with high school-aged students in a way that validates their concerns. \nEach class will consist of three 90-minute sessions during the school day at Hurley High School\, with one week between each session. Lunch is included\, subsidized by the Iron County Youth Leadership Council! \n\nWeek 1 (March 12): Issue Identification: panel of students and adults brainstorm topics that matter to them. Identify one or two issues to discuss in depth in the next session.\nWeek 2 (March 19): Define and discuss feelings on issues previously identified.\nWeek 3 (March 26): Resolution: Looking for a common ground.\n\n(A Mercer-based version of this course will be held at the Mercer School on April 17\, 24\, and May 1\, 2025. Please CLICK HERE to go to that course’s page in our online course catalog.) \nWe recommend signing up at least two weeks ahead of class to ensure class fills and to prevent cancellation. \nThis class is limited to 10 adults. \nFacilitator: Neil Klemme \nOffline Registration: Download PDF Registration Form\, complete and mail in. \nRegistration Questions? Contact us or call (715) 862-2032 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. \nCourse Cancellations: Students are encouraged to register at least 2 weeks before the beginning of any Fe University course. A course with less than 4 students 2 weeks before the start date may be cancelled at instructor/FeU discretion. If you’re interested in a class\, please sign up early! Thank you. \nAll courses in our series Still Learning After All These Years are priced at a discount thanks to generous donations from Bader Philanthropies Inc. and the Northern Wisconsin Mental Health Foundation.
URL:https://feuniversity.org/class/still-learning-7-bridging-the-gap-hurley/2025-03-26/
LOCATION:Hurley High School\, 5503 W Range View Dr.\, Hurley\, WI\, 54534\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Modern Era of Great Lakes Shipping (1954-Present)
DESCRIPTION:This online class will take place March 25\, 27\, April 1 and 3\, 1:00-3:00 p.m.\, via Zoom\, with Kelsey Prihoda.\nBecome an ambassador of Great Lakes shipping! Anyone with an interest in Great Lakes shipping and its impact on our everyday lives would benefit from taking this course.  \nThrough storytelling and learning experiences\, this course will provide you with foundational knowledge of commercial shipping on the Great Lakes in the modern era from the development and opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway to present-day opportunities for growth and sustainability. \nThe course will be giving in four sessions\, each two hours long\, covering the following topics:\n● Session 1 – The Story of the Seaway: Linking the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean (1954 – 1978)\n○ Importance of locks to commercial navigation.\n○ Location of locks on the Great Lakes and how they operate.\n○ Development of the St. Lawrence Seaway and its impact on Great Lakes shipping.\n● Session 2 – One-Thousand Footers: The Expansion of Great Lakes Freighters (1972 – 1981)\n○ Evolution of ship sizes since the opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway.\n○ Types of vessels on the Great Lakes.\n○ Cargo types and how Great Lakes shipping touches your everyday life.\n● Session 3 – Unforeseen Consequences: Ballast Water and Aquatic Invasive Species (1959 – 2024)\n○ Importance of ballast water for vessel and crew safety.\n○ Unforeseen consequences of using water as ballast.\n○ Ballast water management strategies and Impact of national and binational policy on ballast-mediated aquatic invasive species. \n● Session 4 – New Opportunities in Great Lakes Shipping: Containers and Decarbonization (2014 – Present)\n○ Contrasting efficiency of transportation modes.\n○ Rebirth of container shipping in the Great Lakes.\n○ Great Lakes Green Shipping Corridor. \nBy the end of this course\, you will be able to:\n● Identify the ways in which the United States and Canada have worked together in support of commercial shipping in the binational Great Lakes – St. Lawrence Seaway.\n● Describe the importance of the opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway to the era of modern\, commercial shipping in the Great Lakes and the economic impact of today’s maritime sector.\n● Compare and contrast the types of vessels that ply the Great Lakes and recognize typical Great Lakes voyage routes and cargo types.\n● Explain what ballast water is\, why it’s important\, and how it has played a role in the introduction of aquatic invasive species to the Great Lakes.\n● Recognize future opportunities for Great Lakes shipping\, including cargo types and sustainability initiatives. \nRequirements:  The only prerequisite knowledge needed is an understanding of the basic geography and location of the five Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence Seaway\, and the states and provinces that comprise the Great Lakes region. This is an online course and will require a computer with a microphone and camera. Some prior experience with the Zoom meeting platform will be helpful. Any other resources needed during this course will be provided by the instructor. Students will be assigned a Great Lakes vessel and will be asked to track its movements in between sessions; there will be a final presentation on each vessel and its two-week trade pattern that will require work time in between class sessions to prepare. \nWe recommend signing up at least two weeks ahead of class to ensure class fills and to prevent cancellation. \nThis class is limited to 25 students. \nRegister by March 11 to get a $5 Early Bird discount off the regular registration price of $45! \nInstructor: Kelsey Prihoda \nOffline Registration: Download PDF Registration Form\, complete and mail in with payment. \nRegistration Questions? Contact us or call (715) 862-2032 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. \nCourse Cancellations: Students are encouraged to register at least 2 weeks before the beginning of any Fe University course. A course with less than 4 students 2 weeks before the start date may be cancelled at instructor/FeU discretion\, with students’ registrations refunded. If you’re interested in a class\, please sign up early! Thank you. \nStudent Cancellations: If a registered student cancels\, registration can be refunded if requested 4 or more days before the course’s start date. We’re afraid cancellation requests made 3 or fewer days before the course’s start date are unable to be refunded.
URL:https://feuniversity.org/class/the-modern-era-of-great-lakes-shipping-1954-present/2025-03-27/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
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