Howard Community College

howardcc.edu/ConEd 443-518-1700 Winter/Spring 2019 73 History of the U.S. Presidency Part II: 1780s Although George Washington was the first President under the U.S. Constitution, our country was a loose confederation of states through the 1780s. Under the Articles of Confed- eration, there were 10 other men who served as President of the United States. From Adams to Tyler, this course will examine the last five of these presidents, their lives, political careers and presidential service to the country. Instructor: Patrick Heline. $64 (includes $45 in fees*) Sun 11:30am-1:30pm, Jan 27-Feb 24 XI-364 7951 #6022 Health Sciences Building 110 Historical Parallels: 1812 and 2018 NEW! Oentimes, historical perspective is lost in the busy-ness of the present. e early years of our new country's founding had issues similar to those facing the United States today. ere were trade issues, politically heightened news cover- age, menacing world powers, widespread concern with President Madison's decisions and the potential for foreign invasion (in fact, America was attacked). Join Fort McHenry interpreter Perry Berman for a look at the lasting changes created by the War of 1812 and its parallels in 2018. $25 (fee based, no waivers) Sat 10am-12pm, Feb 16-Feb 23 XI-256 7929 #5451 Elkridge 50+ Center 60+ This is a great opportunity for people to get together and participate in a program that can be socially rewarding and intellectually stimulating. Explore the arts, history, philosophy, fitness, and more. Howard Community College and the Howard County Office on Aging offer courses designed for senior adult students. If you take classes at a Howard County Senior Center, you will be requested to fill out an emergency contact infor- mation sheet for the Howard County Office on Aging and join that center (no charge). What Do I Pay? 60+ TUITION DISCOUNTS Maryland residents age 60+ receive a tuition waiver for many classes. Fees are not included. All classes will have a total course price listed, with the included fees listed beside it in parentheses. Courses that are not eligible for tuition waiver will be noted with either ** or the statement that there are no waivers. All course numbers that start with an XE are not eligible for tuition waivers. Unless otherwise noted, students age 60+ pay only the fees in parentheses. You must be 60 when you register for the class in order to receive the discount. For Example: • $40 (includes $20 in fees) Age 60+ pay $20, under 60 pay $40 • $64 (includes $45 in fees) Age 60+ pay $45, under 60 pay $64 • $11** (fee based, no waivers) All ages pay the same Like what you see in our 60+ section? Then you don't want to miss out! Please register early, as courses that do not have a minimum enrollment of six students may be canceled 48 hours before the start date of the class. COURSE NOTES * Fees not eligible for waiver. ** Neither XE courses nor their fees are eligible for waiver. (S) = Supplies needed. Instructor will provide list at first class. (T) = Textbook recommended or required. Purchase at HCC Bookstore or online before first class. Ancient Olympia NEW! Let the games begin! Sport, religion and politics converged in the ancient sanctuary of Olympia, Greece in 776 B.C. with a simple foot race dedicated to Zeus. Every four years, athletes, dignitaries, emissaries and tourists traveled to Olympia for the athletic-religious games that honored Zeus. Go back in time to learn what took place over the five day period that attracted tens of thousands of people from all over the Greek-speaking world. ese were not your modern Olym - pics! Instructor Bill McGowan. $25 (fee based, no waivers) Tue 10am-12pm, Mar 5-Mar 12 XI-385 7936 #6002 Ellicott City 50+ Fitness Ctr Ephesus and the Temple of Artemis NEW! e famed ancient city of Ephesus, in Turkey's picturesque Aegean region, attracts some 2.5 million tourists and his- tory buffs each year. e well-preserved ruins of this port city were added to UNESCO's prestigious World Heritage list in 2015. Considered one of the most important Greek trading centers, Ephesus survived multiple attacks and was conquered many times. You will discuss the history of this city, and virtually explore the library of Celsus and the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the Ancient world. Instructor Bill McGowan. $25 (fee based, no waivers) Tue 10am-12pm, Feb 5-Feb 12 XI-384 7935 #6001 Ellicott City 50+ Fitness Ctr

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