Learning for All Catalog Fall 2018 | Page 5

Adult Academy COMING THIS WINTER: The Late 19th & Early 20th Centuries Discuss the experiences of the Polish, Serbian, Croatian, Mexican and African Americans who arrived and established themselves between the Civil War and World War I. COMING THIS SPRING: The Late 20th & Early 21st Centuries Explore the experiences of Southeast Asians, Central Americans and East Africans who arrived and established themselves between the 1980's and today. ! ! NEW Our Government in Hiding NEW Minnesota What would happen if a catastrophe or nuclear attack killed our president and most of the leaders of government? Who would be in charge? Where would they be located? How would the country function? Explore the history of plans for such an event, beginning way back in 1776, through WWII and today. You'll learn about the bunkers, the plans for succession (not always what you think), the practice drills being held every year, and who will be saved and who is considered expendable if the unthinkable happens. Kathy Simmer Date: Mon, Oct 15 Time: 6:00–8:00 pm Cost: $15 Class #: AEQ1 Location: Gladstone, 105 ! NEW Roots of American Music “Blues is the roots, all the rest is the fruits.” –Willie Dixon Settle in and enjoy this journey, through words and music that chronicles the history of blues from New Orleans, to the Mississippi Delta and on to Memphis, Chicago and finally Detroit. Hear how the blues gave rise to jazz, rock ’n roll, country, hip hop and rap. John Rogers Muslims Up Close Historical records show a Muslim presence in Minnesota as far back as 1880. Current estimates put the Muslim population in Minnesota at about 140,000. Gain exclusive insight into the lives and experiences of Minnesota Muslims from different cultural backgrounds and discover what has led so many to make Minnesota their home. If you missed the traveling exhibit Tracks in the Snow: The Minnesota Muslim Experience Since 1880 at the Minneapolis Institute or Arts, the State Capitol and the Walker Art Center, you won't want to miss this class, as the instructor will present based on this exhibit. Islamic Resource Group Date: Mon, Oct 29 Time: 6:30–8:30 pm Cost: $15 Class #: AEQ7 Location: Skyview, 202 Date: Wed, Oct 17 Time: 1:00–2:30 pm Cost: $15 Class #: AEQ9 Location: Gladstone, 105 DISTRICT 622 COMMUNITY EDUCATION | WWW.ISD622.ORG/CE 5