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Money, Money, Money – Jim Sherbert Lecture Series

December 13th, 2024|Categories: Finance, Investments, and Retirement, History, Arts, and Culture, Signature Program: Lifelong Learning|Tags: cryptocurrency, Jim Sherbert Lecture Series, Lifelong Learning|

Money of various sorts has been used for thousands of years as a means of exchange. The value of money is based on the perceived worth and confidence of individual currencies. We will examine the drivers of the value of money and delve into the new Modern Monetary Theory of deficit spending and the emergence and future of cryptocurrencies. FORMAT: In-Person – classroom INSTRUCTION METHOD: Lecture AGES: Adults 18+, Youth Ages 14-18 EXPERIENCE [...]

Historic Arizonans – Jim Sherbert Lecture Series

December 12th, 2024|Categories: History, Arts, and Culture|Tags: Arizona History, Jim Sherbert Lecture Series, Lifelong Learning|

Arizona’s history doesn't quite have the grandeur of the early Colonies, the excitement of the Wild West, or the traditions of the Deep South. However, it has some interesting characters that made the territory, and eventually the state of Arizona, what it is. We will examine the life and impact of four 19th century Arizonans that made significant contributions to the state’s history. FORMAT: In-Person – classroom INSTRUCTION METHOD: Lecture AGES: Adults 18+, [...]

The American Horse – Jim Sherbert Lecture Series

December 12th, 2024|Categories: Animals / Pets, History, Arts, and Culture|Tags: history, Jim Sherbert Lecture Series, Lifelong Learning|

The Mustang is the only true American horse, yet it is actually a “feral” rather than “wild” animal, as they are descended from the those introduced to the Americas by the Spanish. Come join us to learn about the history of the American Mustang and how this amazingly adaptable animal completely changed the culture of the Plains and Western Native Americans within just a few generations. FORMAT: In-Person – classroom INSTRUCTION [...]