1A)  The Puzzle of Leadership

There are easily as many theories in leadership as there are authors in the field. But there are agreed-upon foundations from which good leadership practices spring; in this lecture, the professor will consolidate some of the “big” ideas of the field and will suggest some practical ways of thinking about them.

1B)  Romance and Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Dr. Matthew Stollak, Associate Professor of Business Administration
With more and more time spent at work, it’s not surprising that many couples meet and fall in love on the job. However, workplace romance is fraught with difficulties, not the least of which is concerns with sexual harassment. This session will explore the issues involved with dating on the job.

1C) Presidential Selection Process: Has Democracy Failed Us?
Dr. Dave Wegge, Professor of Political Science

The presidential selection process - especially the nomination the nomination process has become much more democratized in recent years. Has this shift been an improvement? Does the current nomination process give advantages to certain types of candidates over other candidates? These are some of the topics that will be addressed in this session.  

2A) Introduction to Adobe Photoshop Part 1
Presented by Brian Pirman, Professor of Art

Adobe Photoshop is such popular software that "to photoshop" is becoming part of everyday vocabulary. Here's your chance to learn its some basic features, and get hands-on experience working with it. Use the images Professor Pirman supplies, or bring your own to work on. (Note: If you bring your own, they should be in jpeg format, on a CD or Flash/Pen Drive - not a flash card that requires a card reader.)  Note: Should take both sessions of this presentation!

How can ordinary people contribute to sustainable peace? Pyne will issue a call to a realistic, yet hopeful action in the world as we strive for justice not as revenge, but as the establishment of what is good and right.

2C) Communicating Across Cultures
Presented by Dr. James Neuliep, Professor of Communication and Media Studies

When we interact with someone from a different culture, we may be uncertain about their values, habits, behavior, and dress, and feel anxious about what we should say and do. This class will focus on the fundamental assumptions of intercultural communication and how we can become competent communicators in a diverse world.

 
2D) Just War Theory, Terrorism, and Torture
Dr. David Duquette, Associate Dean of Humanities and Fine Arts and Professor of Philosophy

This class will focus on three central aspects of just war theory: the distinction between having just cause to go to war and waging war justly; the rights or prerogatives of the military and individual soldiers in a just war; and the principle of non-combatant immunity. Also to be considered: terrorism, torture, and indefinite detention.

To attend this class, you must first attend Part 1 in the morning.
A continuation f the hands-on exploration of Photoshop. You'll expand your knowledge of the software's key features and practice manipulation of images. Use the images Professor Pirman supplies, or bring your own to work on. (Note: If you bring your own, they should be in jpeg format, on a CD or Flash/Pen Drive - not a flash card that requires a card reader.) Note: Should take both sessions of this presentation!

3B) 360 Degree Reader Satisfaction: Using Significant Detail in Creative Prose
Dr. Laurie MacDiarmid, Associate Professor of English

“Show me, don’t tell me” – this is the cardinal rule of engaging fiction, memoir, and personal essay writing. In this class, we’ll explore the advantages of using sensory details to enliven prose.

3C) The Problem with the Trolleys 
Dr. Joel Mann, Assistant Professor of Philosophy

An introduction to the difference between utilitarian (outcome-based) and deontological (rule-based)approaches to ethics, with special focus on the doctrine of double effect (actions that have both good and bad consequences.) A fascinating look at some of the special challenges in "doing the right thing." as a way of answering some criticisms of the deontological approach.