Senior University

January Class Highlights

 

You must RSVP to Jana Wennstrom to attend any Senior University Class.  253-752-6219 or jwennstrom@franketobeyjones.com 

 
Thursday, January 9 & January 16 
Music in Film
Winter is a dreary time of year, perfect for reading a good book or going to the movies. In this series of two lectures, PLU Professor of Music, Dr. Svend Rønning, gives an introduction to film music. What is the role of music in film? How did it come to be that way? Who are the innovators of the past and of the present? We’ll learn some basic film music vocabulary and get to know a few classic scores of past and present. 
11:00 am, Bristol View 1st Floor Bowditch Room 

 

Wednesday, January 15 
Where Do We Go from Here? Nonviolence or Nonexistence, Martin Luther King Jr. for Our Times
King asked that question in 1967 on the eve of his assassination and the election of Richard M. Nixon on a law-and-order platform in 1968.  
Nixon's Attorney General John Mitchell said, "we are going to take this country so far to the right you won't recognize it." We seem to be there now.  
However, King left a coherent answer to violence and hate in his philosophy and practice of nonviolence. Dr. Michael Honey will explore how we might remember this legacy for our own troubled times. 
4:00 pm, Bristol View 1st Floor Bowditch Room 

 

Thursday, January 16 
Great Decisions Discussion Kick-Off Meeting
This will be a short meeting to request your briefing book, get a copy of the program descriptions with meeting dates, and to sign up to lead discussions. You may feel free to use this opportunity to learn more about the Great Decisions discussion course and ask questions. It’s also a great way to get familiar with Zoom if you aren’t already. Please register in advance. 
3:00 pm, Zoom (Pre-register to receive the Zoom link) 
 
Friday, January 31 
How to Use Chat GPT – A Basic Intro 
An easy-to-understand class on what is Chat GPT, how to create your own account, how to give prompts to get the best results, to give killer prompts, and more. This short and simple one hour online class helps you to determine Chat GPT uses- both at work and in your personal life. This is not a technical AI programming class. No prior knowledge necessary. Simply sit back and follow the class for personal enrichment and professional development. Working professionals can apply this towards their professional development credit. 
10:00 am, Zoom 

Join Zoom Meeting 
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4816003295?pwd=aXpEZEZLbVpsMFpydGZNUGYwZmNEdz09&omn=83331796312 
Meeting ID: 481 600 3295 
Passcode: 845170 
 
 

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Franke Tobey Jones

Senior University

Senior University at Franke Tobey Jones provides a wealth of lifelong learning programs for people 55 or better, for both campus residents and seniors in the surrounding community. This educational and cultural program designed for seniors is unique to Pierce County. Senior University offers the opportunity to build skills, explore new subjects and enjoy the learning process with others.   Lecturers and instructors are experts in their fields hailing from local colleges and universities, businesses, not-for-profits and cultural organizations, along with others who have retired with rich career experiences. Most classes are offered free of charge as a public service to the Tacoma-Pierce County community.

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