Adult Academy
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NEW An Introduction to
Islam and Muslims
Gain a better perspective on the
religion of Islam and how Muslims
demonstrate their faith. Become
familiar with basic terminology,
demographics and differences
between religion and culture. Learn
about the beliefs and practices
of Muslims as well as religious
celebrations. Islamic Resource Group
Date: Mon, Oct 1
Time: 6:30–8:30 pm
Cost: $15
Class #: AEQ8
Location: Skyview, 202
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NEW Democracy is Not a
Spectator Sport!
2017 was politically unprecedented
and 2018 Election Day is quickly
approaching. Examine recent trends
in American politics, the coming
2018 midterm elections and what
role citizens and voters have in the
political system. David Schultz
Date: Wed, Oct 3
Time: 1:00–3:00 pm
Cost: $15
Class #: AEQ3
Location: Gladstone, 105
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!
NEW Our Minnesota State
Capitol from Groundbreaking
through Restoration
From gleaming marble and vibrant
art to new public spaces, the
Minnesota State Capitol's $310
million renovation—the largest
preservation effort since it opened
in 1905—is complete. The Capitol’s
historic furniture, artwork and
interior decorations have been
restored to their 1905 appearance.
Learn about the history and
rehabilitation of this iconic building
from Denis P. Gardner, Minnesota's
National Register Historian at
the Minnesota State Historic
Preservation Office. Complement
this course by attending the
Minnesota State Capitol Tour on
page 22. Denis P. Gardner
Date: Fri, Oct 5
Time: 1:00–3:00 pm
Cost: $15
Class #: AEQ4
Location: Gladstone, 105
IMMIGRATION & TH E
MAKING OF ST. PAUL
Immigration is one of the
most controversial issues in
contemporary American life and
politics. Take this opportunity
to develop a richer and more
complex sense of immigration's
role in the shaping of one major
city, St. Paul. This is the first
(2-session) course in a series of 3
courses that will be offered during
the 2018-2019 school year. Each
course explores a particular era
in St. Paul's immigration history:
the people, their culture and their
contributions to the making of
St. Paul. Peter Rachleff
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NEW The Early 19th Century
Learn about the experiences of the
Northern and Western Europeans
(Irish, Germans, Swedes, and
Norwegians) who arrived and
established themselves by the
era of the Civil War. Explore why
they left their homelands, why
they came to St. Paul, how their
cultures and communities evolved
over time, and their impact on the
city.
Date: Tue, Oct 9–16
2 sessions
Time: 6:30–8:30 pm
Cost: $29
Class #: AEQ6
Location: East Side Freedom
Library
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