LSC-CyFair's Engineering Department has invited the ALL group to participate in World Space Week October 3-6. The department is sponsoring several events with guest speakers from NASA, astronomers, and various exhibits and demonstrations.
The Philosophy Department invites ALL to join this forum on social and moral obligation. Special guests will include Kevin Dodson, Dean of the Reaud Honors College, Lamar University, and David Phillips, Chair of the Philosophy Department, University of Houston.
We have been invited to another talk discussing WWI by the History and Government departments. Memory and the Great War: How the United States and Europe Commemorate the First World War will be presented by Prof. Sophia Mrouri and Prof. Kelly Phillips. They will focus on the Battle of Verdun and discuss how differently European nations and the United States remember the Great War.
Richard Edie of Wild Birds Unlimited presented another great class on birds that we see in our travels throughout Texas. We learned some interesting stories about these birds and how to attract them to our own backyards.
Janet Lane, ALL member and Registered Sanitarian, shares with us how we are susceptible to food-borne diseases as we age, especially if we have chronic conditions. We learned tips on how to shop, prepare and store food for maximum safety. We also learned what to look for when dining out.
Brett Hall, a local artist, took us on a journey to the Taos Pueblos inhabited by the Red Willow people. Brett shared his passion for art and the people of the Taos area. He showed us that it's not just the destination, but the journey. Stay off the interstate, enjoy the journey and stop along the way. There is always something new to discover.
What actually happened as Sam Houston led his troops back toward the fateful encounter at San Jacinto? Glenn Camp, an ALL member and Texas Army reenactor, shared the stories of the Mexican Army, the Runaway Scrape, the Twin Sisters, and others along the trail.
Ken Lambert, the Funeral Negotiator, gave a very informative discussion regarding the sad, but inevitable, task of making funeral arrangements. There are many decisions to be made from many options available to you. Knowledge is power when it is time to make these decisions for yourself or a loved one.
Cheryl LeJune welcomed new and returning members alike to share all the interesting things to do on campus; our great ALL classes, theater, concerts, fitness center, library and many other activities and volunteer opportunities. Being a college student has its benefits. The class was led on a campus tour by our Student Ambassadors.