Railpower
Summer 2010 Schedule
Summer term runs July 19 – August 18. All classes are held at times scheduled at the Jefferson Educational Society, 3207 State Street.
For more information or to register, call 459-8000 or visit www.JESerie.org.
Visa, MasterCard and Discover accepted. SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
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Seminars (4 hours; cost is $25, with a guest $40) |
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Tues. / Aug. 3, 10 / 4:00-6:00 |
The Politics of Moses, Jesus and Mohammad |
Charles Brock, M.Litt. |
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Tues. / Aug. 3, 10 / 6:30-8:30 |
Nuremberg and the Trial of Goering, Hess, Streicher and Frank |
Steve Massa, M.S. |
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Lectures (1.5 hours; cost is $10, with a guest $15) |
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Tues. / July 20 / 7:00-8:30 |
Richard M. Nixon: His Decade of Turmoil |
Gene Dreyfus, M.B.A. |
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Wed. / July 21 / 7:00-8:30 |
George Washington: Was He Really a Great Man? |
William P. Garvey, Ph.D. |
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Thur. / July 22 / 6:30-8:00 |
The Art of Burying the Dead: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow |
Jack E. Martin, Ph.D. |
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Mon. / July 26 / 6:30-8:00 |
Make Way for the Trolley |
Ken Springirth, B.S. |
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Tues. / July 27 / 7:00-8:30 |
Pennsylvania’s Founder: William Penn and His Family |
William Sesler, J.D. |
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Wed. / July 28 / 2:00-3:30 |
Remarkable American Women: Dolley Madison |
Corrine H. Egan, B.A. |
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Mon. / Aug. 2 / 7:00-8:30 |
The Golden Age of Girard in the 19th Century |
Stephanie Wincik, Local Author |
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Wed. / Aug. 11 / 6:30-8:00 |
Kakuma Refugee Camp: The Wretched of the Earth |
Ed Grode, M.A., M. Ed. |
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Thur. / Aug. 12 / 2:00-3:30 |
Comparing Yoga and the Great Religions |
Michael Plasha, B.A. |
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Thur. / Aug. 12/ 6:30-8:00 |
The Great Recession and the Future of the American Economy |
Charles M. Caryl, A.A.M.S. |
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Wed. / Aug. 18 / 1:30-3:00 |
The Second Battle of Lake Erie: Perry vs. Elliott (Free to the public. Held at Parkside at Westminster) |
William P. Garvey, Ph.D. |
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Global Issues Forum (2 hours; cost is $15 for early registration, $20 at the door) |
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Mon./July 12/ 11:30-1:30 |
Why I Fled Iraq |
Salam Bash Al-Maliky, Ph.D. |
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| Wed./Aug. 4/ 11:30-1:30 |
Our Waters: Begin A.N.E.W. |
Anna McCartney, B.A. |
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Regional Civic Forum (2 hours; cost is $15 for early registration, $20 at the door) NEW! |
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Mon./ July 19 / 11:30-1:30 |
Reflections on 16 years as Erie School Superintendent |
James Barker, Ph.D. |
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The Politics of Moses, Jesus, and Mohammad (Seminar, 4 hours) Moses challenged Egypt, Jesus was crucified for insurrection against Rome, and Muhammad started an empire. The three main figures for Western religion were deeply involved in politics of their day. What might this mean now? Charles Brock, M.Litt., instructor
Nuremberg and the Trial of Goering, Hess, Streicher and Frank (Seminar, 4 hours) These Nazis were caught and put on trial for war crimes against humanity and for their respective roles as Hitler’s successor, deputy, propaganda publisher, and Governor-General of occupied Poland. First session, on August 3, will be held at the Jefferson Society. Second session, on August 10, class will be a private tour of the Robert H. Jackson Center in Jamestown, NY. Students are responsible for their own transportation. Steve Massa, B.S., instructor
Richard M. Nixon: His Decade of Turmoil (Lecture, 1.5 hours) Defeated in his run for governor and president, Nixon was finally triumphant and elected President of the United States only to find himself face to face with communism, Watergate, and impeachment. Gene Dreyfus, M.B.A., instructor
George Washington: Was He Really a Great Man? (Lecture, 1.5 hours) An analytical study of the man, the general and the statesman. Does Washington really deserve his mythic role in American history? William P. Garvey, Ph.D., instructor
The Art of Burying the Dead: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow (Lecture, 1.5 hours) Starting with the practices of cave men up through the present day, a discussion of the modes of death, the grieving process and traditional burying methods vs. cremation. John “Jack” E. Martin, Ph.D., instructor
Make Way for the Trolley (Lecture, 1.5 hours) At its height, the trolley car system revolutionized travel within and beyond cities like Erie, Buffalo, and Conneaut and contributed to the growth of communities beyond the trolley lines as well. Discover where and why the trolley system is having a rebirth. Kenneth Springirth, B.S., instructor
Pennsylvania’s Founder: William Penn and His Family (Lecture, 1.5 hours) A study of William Penn and his family, the founders of Pennsylvania and their continued influence on the ideas that have shaped Pennsylvania. William Sesler, J.D., instructor
Remarkable American Women: Dolley Payne Madison (Lecture, 1.5 hours) Before Dolley Madison even moved in to the executive mansion, she was the “go-to person” for assistance in Washington. She seemed peculiarly fitted to the role of First Lady, which she carried off with style and strength throughout her husband’s two terms in office. For decades after, she was affectionately known as, “Queen Dolley.” Corrine H. Egan, B.A., instructor
The Golden Age of Girard in the Nineteenth Century (Lecture, 1.5 hours)The history of Girard, a quiet farming community, and how it was transformed by the showman Dan Rice, impacted by the Erie Canal and remembered for its role in the abolitionist movement. Stephanie Wincik, instructor
Kakuma Refugee Camp: The Wretched of the Earth (Lecture, 1.5 hours) A look at the problem of “warehousing” refugees through the prism of the United Nations High Commission for Refugee’s and the Kakuma Camp on the Kenyan-Sudanese border. Included will be first person accounts from Ethiopian and Congolese refugees. Ed Grode, M.A., M.Ed., instructor
Comparing Yoga and the Great Religions (Lecture, 1.5 hours) Comparative religion is a field of religious study that analyzes the similarities and differences among the world's religions. This lecture will study the four major Yoga’s Bhakti, Raja, Jnana and Karma and how they relate to Judeo-Christian and Asian religions. Michael Plasha, B.A., instructor
The Great Recession and the Future of the American Economy (Lecture, 1.5 hours) The recession and resulting stimulus bills have produced many questions about the job market, retail sales and American spending. Will the economy “get its own legs” or will another stimulus be necessary? Charles M. Caryl, A.A.M.S., instructor
The Second Battle of Lake Erie: Perry vs. Elliott (Lecture, 1.5 hours) A review of the bitter feud between the two principal commanders in the famous Battle of Lake Erie. Does Perry deserve his glory? Was Elliott the true hero? (Parkside at Westminster is located at 3929 W. 38th Street) William P. Garvey, Ph.D., instructor
GIF – Why I Fled Iraq (Lunch and Lecture, 2 hours) Dr. Al-Maliky, an expert in nuclear and environmental engineering, joined NYU’s Scholar At Risk program last year, after realizing that his family could no longer safely remain in their native land. Salam Bash Al-Maliky, Ph.D., presenter
GIF – Our Waters: Begin A Neighborhood Environment for Wildlife (A.N.E.W.) (Lunch and Lecture, 2 hours) While our region has plentiful water supplies, it faces significant water quality challenges. Land use has compromised water quality and has caused more frequent flooding events. Without more attention to protection and restoration of water resources, future generations may not have access to abundant and clean water. Anna McCartney, B.A. Ed., presenter
RCF - Reflections on 16 Years as Erie’s School Superintendent (Lunch and Lecture, 2 hours) A review of the major moments in the tenure of Erie’s longest serving public school superintendent and his observations on the future of public education, both in the commonwealth and in the nation. James Barker, Ph.D., presenter