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The Global Certificate program will allow you to take fascinating classes on topics such as diversity, global issues, local issues, culture, religion, history, and politics.


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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 - Wed 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM; 3 sessions; starting 10/11/2023, ending 10/25/2023

Cost: $59.00

Instructor : Amanda Gibson 

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Location: Scholars Hall Location : 
  Scholars Hall.

 
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There are wonderful tales to be told in Old Towne – what was known for 100 years simply as “the South Side.” Local author Marty MacLeod takes you back ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Sat 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM; starting 10/7/2023, ending 10/7/2023

Cost: $49.00

Instructor : Marty MacLeod 

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Location: Hannah Park Location : 
  Hannah Park.

 
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Get started or brush up on those Spanish language skills to enhance your travel experience, empower your business skills, and/or exercise and improve ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Wed 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM; 8 sessions; starting 9/20/2023, ending 11/8/2023

Cost: $149.00

Instructor : Yvette Babin-Ringsmuth 

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Location: Scholars Hall Location : 
  Scholars Hall.

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Karen Puschel Segal is well known for her many years of work with the International Affairs Forum, and before that for her expertise on global issues, ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Fri 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM; starting 10/27/2023, ending 10/27/2023

Cost: $10.00

Instructor : Marguerite Cotto 

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Location: Livestream Location : 
  Livestream.

 
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Mary Faculak is a business woman and entrepreneur who has spent almost twenty years as the visionary for unique collaboration between the communities ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Fri 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM; starting 10/13/2023, ending 10/13/2023

Cost: $10.00

Instructor : Marguerite Cotto 

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Location: Livestream Location : 
  Livestream.

 
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Dave Mengebier is the CEO of the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation, which he joined in 2018 after a career with Consumers Energy and the Co ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Fri 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM; starting 10/20/2023, ending 10/20/2023

Cost: $10.00

Instructor : Marguerite Cotto 

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Location: Livestream Location : 
  Livestream.

 
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Laura Galbraith is President of Venture North, an outgrowth of the work in economic development that has been at the core of Traverse Area Chamber ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Fri 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM; starting 9/29/2023, ending 9/29/2023

Cost: $10.00

Instructor : Marguerite Cotto 

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Location: Livestream Location : 
  Livestream.

Please call (231) 995-1700 to register
 
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Linda Stephan has been a highly regarded Interlochen Public Radio journalist who left this career to return to school and become an ordained minist ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Fri 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM; starting 10/6/2023, ending 10/6/2023

Cost: $10.00

Instructor : Marguerite Cotto 

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Location: Livestream Location : 
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Jim Bardenhagen is the 5th generation growing fruits and vegetables on the Bardenhagen Farm in Leelanau County. As a retired MSU Extension Director, h ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Fri 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM; starting 11/3/2023, ending 11/3/2023

Cost: $10.00

Instructor : Marguerite Cotto 

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Location: Livestream Location : 
  Livestream.

 
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Phil Murphy is the Artistic Director of the Old Town Playhouse (OTP) and an actor and director. We conclude our Fall Coffee Chats with the second part ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Fri 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM; starting 11/10/2023, ending 11/10/2023

Cost: $10.00

Instructor : Marguerite Cotto 

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  Livestream.

 
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Have you started researching your family history but would like to delve deeper? This class is a continuation of beginning genealogy and will provide ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Thu 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM; 3 sessions; starting 10/19/2023, ending 11/2/2023

Cost: $75.00

Instructor : Melanie Olsen 

Location: University Center Location : 
  University Center.

 
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Behavior is what we do. Culture is how we do it. Understanding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is to learn how to identify what makes up your own per ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Thu 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM; 3 sessions; starting 10/5/2023, ending 10/19/2023

Cost: $99.00

Instructor : Brett Sinclair 

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

 
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