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  Global Certificate Enrollment 

ID:4060
Become a global citizen within your local community! Learn more about the world around you and the ties that unite us all. The Global Certificate prog ...  View More

Schedule : ; ; Class Skip Dates :Self-Paced

Cost: $49.00

Instructor : Extended Education Staff 

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Tour of Greece: September 1st Installment 

ID:3669
Join wine expert Brian Lillie and anthropologist and travel enthusiast Christa Abdul-Karim for an 11-day wine, food, and culture excursion to Greece.  ...  View More

Schedule : ; ; Class Skip Dates :Self-Paced

Cost: $1,299.00

Instructor : Multiple Instructor :
 1.Christa Abdul-Karim  2.Brian Lillie 

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Gentle Yoga: Ancient Wisdom for Present Times 

ID:4033
This gentle practice of yoga cultivates mindfulness with physical and spiritual well-being. The instructor weaves ancient wisdom teachings and philoso ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Wed 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM; 12 sessions; starting 9/18/2024, ending 12/11/2024 ; Class Skip Dates : (No class on 11/27/2024)

Cost: $159.00

Instructor : Margaret Bennett 

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Location: Livestream Location : 
  Livestream.

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  History of the Anishinabek 

ID:3946
The history of our region gets its roots from the Anishinabek who settled here many thousands of years before Traverse City, Suttons Bay, Northport, o ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Mon 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM; 2 sessions; starting 9/23/2024, ending 9/30/2024

Cost: $75.00

Instructor : JoAnne Cook 

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Location: James Beckett Building Location : 
  James Beckett Building.

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Italian for Adventurers: Language, Culture & Planning 

ID:3933
Unleash your inner Italian adventurer! In this one-stop shop for navigating la bella vita, we’ll equip you with essential Italian for travelers, focus ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Tue 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM; 6 sessions; starting 9/24/2024, ending 10/29/2024

Cost: $149.00

Instructor : Marina Call 

Location: Scholars Hall Location : 
  Scholars Hall.

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Introduction to Hinduism 

ID:4037
Looking to gain knowledge on the fascinating world of Hinduism? Join Dr. Sarah Montgomery-Richards, a Comparative Religion expert, on a captivating ex ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Thu 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM; starting 9/26/2024, ending 9/26/2024

Cost: $49.00

Instructor : Sarah Montgomery-Richards 

Location: Scholars Hall Location : 
  Scholars Hall.

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Philadelphia: America's Garden Capital Information Session 

ID:4008
New! Are you ready to immerse yourself in the beauty and history of America's Garden Capital? Join Matthew Ross for a sneak peek at our upcoming Sprin ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Mon 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM; starting 9/30/2024, ending 9/30/2024

Cost: $0.00

Instructor : Multiple Instructor :
 1.Matthew Ross  2.Christa Abdul-Karim 

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Location: Scholars Hall Location : 
  Scholars Hall.

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Adventuring Women, Solo Travel 

ID:3951
Traveling alone can be daunting to some women and a challenge to be met to others. Either way it has so many advantages and gives solo travelers exper ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Tue 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM; 3 sessions; starting 10/1/2024, ending 10/15/2024

Cost: $59.00

Instructor : Amanda Gibson 

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Location: Scholars Hall Location : 
  Scholars Hall.

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Preserving Your Old Tech 

ID:4030
New! What does it take to care for older tech like a Bondi Blue iMac or an old GameBoy? We will introduce some basic concepts borrowed from the museum ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Wed 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM; starting 10/2/2024, ending 10/2/2024

Cost: $49.00

Instructor : Craig Hadley 

Location: Dennos Museum Center Location : 
  Dennos Museum Center.

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Spring 2025 South Africa & Victoria Falls Tour Information Session 

ID:3699
Dive into the magic of Southern Africa! Embark on a life-changing adventure with our exclusive cultural and wildlife tour, departing May 2025. Join NM ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Tue 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM; starting 10/8/2024, ending 10/8/2024

Cost: $0.00

Instructor : Multiple Instructor :
 1.Christa Abdul-Karim  2.Sarah Montgomery-Richards 

Location: Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center Location : 
  Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center.

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Something Old, Something New: An Introduction to Emerging Inuit Artists 

ID:4029
New! Join Dennos Museum Center director for a brief lecture of contemporary Inuit artists and their artmaking practices. From contemporary sculpture t ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Wed 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM; starting 10/16/2024, ending 10/16/2024

Cost: $49.00

Instructor : Craig Hadley 

Location: Dennos Museum Center Location : 
  Dennos Museum Center.

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Disability Etiquette 101 

ID:4001
Attend Michigan Rehabilitation Services' Disability Awareness training to expand your understanding of disabilities and learn effective ways to engage ...  View More

Schedule : Fri 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM; 1 session on 10/18/2024

Cost: $29.00

Instructor : Craig Saunders 

Location: Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center Location : 
  Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center.

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