31 | COVID-19 vaccination requirements for in-person classes at www.sunywcc.edu/wdce-vax Textbook Required ERAS OF HISTORY REMOTE The Great Abolitionist—Frederick Douglass Discuss the early life of slavery that Frederick Douglass endured. Fortunate to have learned to read, learn how his intelligence shaped his development as an outstanding orator and writer of his time. Trace the escape route he followed to freedom and how he became the most outstanding abolitionist of his time. Discover through Douglass’ autobiographical writings the greatest gift he gave his country…his story. CE-HIST 2140VA, 3 Wed., Oct. 5-19, 11:30 am-1:00 pm, $60. C Andersen. #90216 IN-PERSON The Great Hunger in Ireland and Its Legacy Between 1845-1852, the population of Ireland was reduced from 8 million people to less than 5 million due to the Irish Famine. This course examines its causes, and its effects on America. It examines the conquest of Ireland by Oliver Cromwell and his imposition of draconian laws, which contributed to the famine. We will explore the viewpoint of well-known Irish scholars on the Irish Diaspora to Canada, Australia, Europe and America, and the starvation and emigration of millions of people CE-HIST 2067, 3 Thurs., Nov. 3-17, 6:30-8:30 pm, KNC-3, $75. T Riley. #90033 IN-PERSON From Orphans to Governors Discover the incredible coincidence of two boys who rode an Orphan Train to Noblesville, Indiana and became Governors of Alaska and North Dakota. One boy was taken in by a farmer at a young age where he worked 7 days a week and after 3 years ran away to join the Civil War as a Drummer Boy. The other boy was picked up by a judge who saw that he went to Yale, and after graduation sought his fortune in Alaska as a missionary, lawyer, and businessperson. Both governors were childhood friends and maintained their friendship. CE-HIST 2145VA, 3 Tues., Nov. 1-15, 6:30-8:30 pm, KNC-2, $75. T Riley. #90032 IN-PERSON The History of the Postal Service and Stamp Collecting Discover the history of postal services, from 6,000 years ago to the present. Topics covered will include how war in the Persian Gulf highlights the importance of mail, man’s ingenuity in transporting messages, and the history and development of the U.S. Postal Service. You will learn about Rowland Hill’s invention of the adhesive stamp and how it augured in universal mail delivery. Discuss the problems with privatization and contracting out, the importance of the 1971 postal strike, automation, and the Postal Inspection Service. CE-HIST 2050, 3 Thurs., Dec. 1-15, 6:30-8:30 pm, KNC-3, $75. T Riley. #90034 CULTURE & SOCIETY REMOTE Cultural Creative Writing Share native stories and discuss the impact it had on cultural, social, religious beliefs. Experience other native land stories and compare to theirs and discuss the implications on cultural beliefs, understanding and development. This course will allow the space to discuss and learn in a safe space about oneself and others. CE-CULTR 2057VA, 4 Tues., Sept. 6-27, 4:30-6:00 pm, $75. M Iglio. #90346 REMOTE Discover the U.S. Constitution Our Constitution is a remarkable document. It is short, it is only a few paragraphs long and it has withstood the test of time. However, the government of, by, and for the people only works when people understand how it works. Knowing what is in the Constitution and why it is relevant to us today is fundamental to our being able to defend it. This class offers a short and easy guide to understanding the Constitution. CE-HIST 2122, 3 Thurs., Sept. 15-29, 6:00-8:00 pm, $78. E Castillo, Jr. #90185 REMOTE Voting History in the United States Learn about the history of voting in the United States. The voting history has not been characterized by a smooth and inexorable progress toward universal political participation. It has instead been messy, littered with periods of both expansion and retraction of the franchise with respect to many groups of potential voters. Discover how this history calls us to action and conveys that voting rights are not definitively won but must be struggled for and defended. CE-HIST 2150, 3 Thurs., Dec. 1-15, 6:00-8:00 pm, $75. E Castillo, Jr. #90187 REMOTE Creating Your Second Act What is a second act? A second act is about creating a life based upon your passions, skills and talents. It also means pulling dreams off the back shelf and living life to the fullest. Whether you have been downsized, are looking to make a change, or entering the new un-retirement, creating your second act opens up a world of possibilities. CE-PRSDV 2203, 2 Thurs., Oct. 6-13, 7:00-9:00 pm, $55. J Robinson. #90101
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