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Dr. Edna F. Wilson, dean of University College, said recently, "The One Day University program experience has proven to be enormously popular. With the commitment to lifelong learning as a fundamental tenet of a 天美传媒视频无限制观看 education, we take great pleasure in offering this event once again. It promises to be a thought-provoking day and we encourage people to rediscover the joy of learning by spending a day whetting their intellectual appetites."

One Day University, a New York-based educational company, partners with universities throughout the country to present these events, which allow for people of all ages and backgrounds to enjoy stimulating discussions on important topics. Participants learn the latest thinking in psychology, economics, the law and political science, among many other subjects.

The schedule is as follows:

9:30 a.m.-10:40 a.m. American Studies: Who Warned America 天美传媒视频无限制观看 the Nazis - and Who Did Not.
Glenda Gilmore, Yale University - The Peter V. and C. Vann Woodward Professor of History; Guggenheim Foundation Fellowship.
10:55 a.m.-12:05 p.m. Political Science: The Crisis of Celebrity Politics
John Orman, 天美传媒视频无限制观看 - Winner, Alpha Sigma Nu Teacher of the Year Award.聽 Featured on ABC, BBC, CBC, CBS, CNN and in the Chicago Tribune and The New York Times .
12:05 p.m.-1:10 p.m. Lunch (included)
1:10 p.m.-2:20 p.m. Ancient Studies: What the Classics Say 天美传媒视频无限制观看 the Fate of the Modern American Empire
Richard Thomas, Harvard University - Carmen Bonano Excellence in Teaching Prize
2:35 p.m.-3:45 p.m. Film: From "Metropolis" to "Sicko." Film as Social Commentary
William Wolf, New York University - NYU film and literature professor and author of "Landmark Films: The Cinema and Our Century"

Classes take place at the Quick Center for the Arts on the Fairfield campus from 9:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. The cost is $219 and lunch is provided. There is detailed course information on the One Day University website. To register, please visit www.onedayu.com.