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- Lifelong Learning USA Colonial Mobile
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Fee: $70.00
Item Number: SU26COM1015-06
Dates: 6/9/2026 - 6/30/2026
Times: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 4
Building: University Commons Suite 5000
Room: 115
Instructor:
REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.
A Four-Week Lifelong Learning Series in Partnership with the History Museum of Mobile
Before it was the Azalea City, Mobile was a strategic prize fought over by the greatest empires on Earth. In celebration of America's 250th, we invite you to come learn about Mobile’s role in the Colonial Era. This course introduces the origins of Mobile and how it played an intricate role as a city that was controlled by three of the major European powers. Students will listen to lectures from the staff of the History Museum of Mobile as well as read primary and secondary sources relating to the time.
With an optional field trip on the 4th week. If you do not want to register for the field trip, call the office to register.
Please click here for the weekly curriculum.
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- Lifelong Learning USA Finding, Hiring, and Working With a Contractor
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Fee: $55.00
Dates: 8/26/2026 - 9/16/2026
Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 4
Building: University Commons Suite 5000
Room: 115
Instructor:
Available Seats: 24
Planning a home upgrade or project but don't know how to get it from an idea to reality? Skip the guesswork and learn directly from a former contractor and builder. This informal, 4-part series is designed to help you understand the building process from the inside out. You’ll learn how to figure out exactly what your project needs, how to find a great craftsman, and how to work together as a team to get the job done right.
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- Lifelong Learning USA The Mobile Mosaic: Decoding 300 Years of Port City Style
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Fee: $55.00
Dates: 8/28/2026 - 9/18/2026
Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Days: F
Sessions: 4
Building: University Commons Suite 5000
Room: 115
Instructor: Steven May
Available Seats: 24
Ever wondered why some Mobile homes look like they stepped off a Caribbean island while others belong in a Victorian storybook? Mobile isn't just a city; it's a 300-year-old architectural scrapbook.
In this fast-paced exploration, we’ll peel back the layers of the Port City’s skyline. From the iron-laced balconies of Dauphin Street to the grand Greek Revival mansions of Government Street, you'll learn to spot the difference between a Creole Cottage and a Gulf Coast Shotgun. We’ll dive into how the "Paris of the South" blended French, Spanish, and British influences into a style that is uniquely, stubbornly Mobillian.
Whether you're a local history buff or just someone who likes looking at pretty buildings, come discover the secrets hidden in the bricks and mortar of Alabama’s oldest city.
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- Lifelong Learning USA The Deviant Mind: Personality & Crime
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Fee: $55.00
Dates: 8/28/2026 - 9/18/2026
Times: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Days: F
Sessions: 4
Building: University Commons Suite 5000
Room: 115
Instructor: Jean-Pierre Arditi
Available Seats: 24
Crime and Personality Disorders examines the relationship between criminal behavior and personality pathology through psychological, sociological, and criminological perspectives. The course explores major personality disorders identified in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), with particular emphasis on antisocial, narcissistic, borderline, and psychopathic traits as they relate to criminal conduct, violence, manipulation, and recidivism. Students will analyze theories of personality development, risk factors for criminality, forensic assessment methods, and the role of mental health within the criminal justice system.
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- Lifelong Learning USA Arts Heists, Art Crime, Art Repatriation ~ Who Owns Culture?
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Fee: $55.00
Dates: 10/16/2026 - 11/6/2026
Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Days: F
Sessions: 4
Building: University Commons Suite 5000
Room: 116
Instructor: Laura Roberts
Available Seats: 24
Go behind the museum velvet ropes to explore the art world's most gripping scandals. From the unsolved Gardner heist and master forgers who fooled the experts to the heated global debates over returning looted treasres, we'll dive into the high stakes drama that shapes history. Join us to uncover the mysteries hidden behind the masterpieces.
Course topics will be drawn from questions rooted in backstories with the following potenial discussion starters:
Art Heists & Unsolved Mysteries: Recent heists like jewels at the Lourve or the paintings from the Magnani Rocca Foundation villa, shock and intrigue art lovers worldwide. What artifacts are missing? Why and how are they significant? What do infamous thefts like the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum heist or the theft of the Mona Lisa tell us?
Scandals and Vandals: Famous art becomes a target for personal and political propaganda. Michelangelo’s Vatican Pieta and Florentine David survived brutal attacks in situ. Rembrandt’s Nightwatch has endured numerous assaults. Political activists have targeted van Gogh, Leonardo, Constable. What’s the story?
Forgeries and Fakes: How do forgers fool experts and what scientific methods can be used to detect them? Infamous forgers Han Van Meegeren, Wolfgang Beltracchi, and Eric Hebborn successfully fooled viewers for years highlighting the importance of provenance in art collecting.
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- Lifelong Learning USA Passport to the Classroom: A Global Student Series
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Fee: $55.00
Dates: 10/16/2026 - 11/6/2026
Times: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Days: F
Sessions: 4
Building: University Commons Suite 5000
Room: 115
Instructor:
Available Seats: 24
No luggage required! Join us for a four-week expedition led by our very own international students. Each session explores a new corner of the globe, diving into the unique rhythms, flavors, and traditions that define their home countries. Discover the world through the eyes of those who live it and see how their "home" compares to ours.
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