How to Burn the Candle at Both Ends without Burning Out
Norm Bossio, creator of the PBS special "Staying Motivated on the Deck of the Titanic," shares the secrets of successful communication and stress management through humor. Learn more about Norm’s philosophy at his web site.  

Sound Applications for Healing and Stress Management

Tricia McDonald will explore research in brain wave technology and sound therapy. Experience for yourself how sound affects your mental, emotional, and physical well being.

You Are What You Write
Master graphoanalyst and BCC instructor Janice Warren explains what your own handwriting reveals about your character and personality, and offers some tips for analyzing the writings and drawings of your friends and family.

Take One 4-week Mini-Course:
Participants take one course for four weeks. Classes held in assigned rooms/laboratories/studios throughout the campus.

Telling Stories for Fun and Profit
Professional storyteller Tom McCabe talks about the risks and rewards of pursuing nontraditional careers, and persforms some of his favorite stories (www.tommccabe.com).

Jihad and Middle Eastern Terrorism for Dummies
UMD History Professor and terrorism expert Brian Williams traces the impact of the US and Soviet invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq on the international jihadi brotherhood known as “Al Qaeda.” The talk will include video from Brian’s field research.

A Survivor's Story
Holocaust survivor Abraham Weber shares the terrifying and inspiring narrative of his escapes from the Nazis and the Soviets during World War II.

 Field Trip to Harvard University