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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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  All Over Old Towne - A Walking Tour of Traverse City's Historic Old Towne Neighborhood 

ID:1282
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 5/6/2023, ending 5/6/2023

Cost: $49.00

Instructor : Marty MacLeod 

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Location: Hannah Park Location : 
  Hannah Park.

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  All Over Old Towne with Kids - A Walking Tour of Traverse City's Historic Old Towne Neighborhood (Adult & Children Ages 8+) 

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There are exciting stories to be told in Old Towne – and they’re all true! Bring a child (or two!) in your life (ages 8+) and Marty will take you back ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Sat 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM; starting 5/13/2023, ending 5/13/2023

Cost: $49.00

Instructor : Marty MacLeod 

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Location: Hannah Park Location : 
  Hannah Park.

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  Beginning Genealogy 

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New! Interested in researching your family history but do not know where to begin? This class will give you all you need to know about where to start. ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Thu 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM; 3 sessions; starting 4/13/2023, ending 4/27/2023

Cost: $75.00

Instructor : Melanie Olsen 

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Location: University Center Location : 
  University Center.

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  Culture Bites: Bugs They're What's for Dinner 

ID:1285
Did you know that there are over 2,000 species of edible insects? Billions of people around the world enjoy eating insects and they have been a part o ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Thu 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM; starting 4/13/2023, ending 4/13/2023

Cost: $49.00

Instructor : Christa Abdul-Karim 

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Location: University Center Location : 
  University Center.

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  Culture Bites: Global Snacks 

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Is there a tastier way to get to know a culture than through its snack food? Everyone nibbles but each culture tends to have different favorite snack ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Thu 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM; starting 5/4/2023, ending 5/4/2023

Cost: $49.00

Instructor : Christa Abdul-Karim 

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Location: University Center Location : 
  University Center.

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  Democracy: What, Why, & What Future? 

ID:1295
New! For much of the post-WWII period, despite the Cold War, democracy seemed to be the obvious future. But now in the 21st century, it’s being rolled ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Wed 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM; 2 sessions; starting 5/3/2023, ending 5/10/2023

Cost: $49.00

Instructor : Phil Mikesell 

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Location: University Center Location : 
  University Center.

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  Food and Wine Tour of Italy 

ID:2045
Book now! Only a few spots left. Join wine expert Brian Lille and anthropologist, travel enthusiast Christa Abdul-Karim. On this 11-day food ...  View More

Schedule : ; ; Class Skip Dates :Self-Paced

Cost: $100.00

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

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  Global Certificate Enrollment 

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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 : EES Instructor 

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  Great Decisions in U.S. Foreign Policy 2023 - Part 2 

ID:1262
Foreign policy decisions of the United States affect the entire world. Join this lively discussion group, one of thousands across the U.S., to discuss ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Wed 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM; 3 sessions; starting 3/15/2023, ending 4/5/2023 ; Class Skip Dates : (No class on 3/29/2023)

Cost: $75.00

Instructor : Michael Brodsky 

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Location: University Center Location : 
  University Center.

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  Implicit Bias Training (3 SCECH) 

ID:1548
Considering the fact that our human brains make upwards of 35,000 decisions everyday, it’s no wonder that we rely on decision making shortcuts. We mak ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Thu 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM; starting 4/20/2023, ending 4/20/2023

Cost: $99.00

Instructor : Brett Sinclair 

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Location: Livestream Location : 
  Livestream.

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  Spanish: Beginning and Beyond 

ID:1585
A beginning or refresher course for those who want to jumpstart their engagement with the Spanish language! Get started or brush up on those Spanish l ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Tue 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM; 7 sessions; starting 4/4/2023, ending 5/16/2023

Cost: $149.00

Instructor : Yvette Babin-Ringsmuth 

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Location: Scholars Hall Location : 
  Scholars Hall.

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  The Changing Face of America 

ID:1294
New! Recently much attention has focused on the demography of America. Our population is changing in noticeable ways: aging, moving, shifting ethnic a ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Thu 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM; 2 sessions; starting 4/20/2023, ending 4/27/2023

Cost: $49.00

Instructor : Phil Mikesell 

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Location: University Center Location : 
  University Center.

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