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FALL 2019 THE CENTER “Where we share the world with you. www.camdencc.edu/CIVICCENTER ” The Center at Camden County College focuses on the needs and interests of educators and the community at large. Its goal is to create an informed citizenry through exploration of humanities, social sciences, natural sciences and issues critical to a democratic society. Citizens have the opportunity to meet scholars, scientists, government officials and business leaders to explore historical and current issues and discuss societal problems and their solutions. OPEN ADMISSIONS POLICY All members of the community are welcome to attend our courses, special events and lecture series. Minors may attend, preferably accompanied by a registered parent or guardian. ABOUT US The Center offers interesting and thought-provoking courses and events to help teachers meet their professional development requirements and community members to enhance their knowledge. Registrants may choose to attend one or more sessions of any series or course. OUR STAFF Director – John L. Pesda Project Coordinator – Valerie Concordia REGISTRATION In order for us to notify you of any cancellations or changes, all participants are asked to register prior to attending. We reserve the right to cancel or reschedule programs should the need arise. Please check our website for cancellations, changes, and other updates. CONTACT INFORMATION Mailing Address: Phone: The Center at Camden County College, (856) 227-7200, ext. 4333 PO Box 200, Blackwood, NJ 08012 Fax: Office: (856) 374-5092 Madison Connector 103, Main Campus (Blackwood) Email: [email protected] For more information, visit our website: www.camdencc.edu/civiccenter 2 LECTURE SERIES THE RUSSIAN CHALLENGE FROM LENIN TO PUTIN DAY: TIME: LOCATION: Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. Civic Hall, Connector 105 SEPTEMBER 18 OCTOBER 23 Vladimir Lenin: The Putin Effect and Russia’s Hybrid War on the From Revolutionary Outcast to Secular Saint West Lynne Hartnett, Villanova University Historian Mitchell Orenstein, professor and chair of Russian and East European Studies at the University of Pennsylvania This presentation explores how Lenin transformed himself from a radical figure on the fringes of society to a transformational Russian leader who became not only an exalted This lecture will discuss Russia’s hybrid war on the West. He will exam why it occurred and prophet of the revolution but also a revered messiah of socialism in the modern world. the damage it has done to domestic politics and international relations between Western states. Orenstein will explore the nature of the Putin regime and various theories about its SEPTEMBER 25 troubled relations with the US and European countries. Khrushchev and Gorbachev: OCTOBER 30 Could Soviet Russia Have Been Reformed Bill Taubman, Amherst College, Department of Political Science Joseph Stalin: The Lifecycle of a Revolutionary and the Fate of Revolution Many conditions and circumstances (economic, political, social, international) shaped the Anne O’Donnell, NYU History Department fates of Nikita Khrushchev and Mikhail Gorbachev, and that of their country, but so did both leaders’ personalities. Professor Taubman, author of biographies of both Khrushchev This lecture will explore Joseph Stalin’s rise from seminary student in Georgia to (winner of the 2004 Pulitzer Prize) and Gorbachev, will show how their characters both Generalissimo of a global superpower in the context of the communist Revolution that molded and undermined their policies. brought him to such great heights. From building socialism, the Great Terror to the Great Fatherland War, how did Stalin come to personify that Revolution, and what happened to it OCTOBER 2 after he was gone? Election 2016: What Did Russia Do, and Why? This lecture is being presented in memory of Mark Schrad, Villanova University, Department of Politic Science Anne and Frank Ruggieri, by Gerry Ruggieri DiPersia. “The 2016 election of Donald Trump over Hillary Clinton has been steeped in accusations of Frank Ruggieri had a long a distinguished career as classical Russian meddling. Following the publication of the Mueller Report, Dr. Schrad will discuss bassoonist and was associated with the Ocean City Music Pier since what the Russian government did (and did not) accomplish, as well as the motivations 1929. Anne and Frank met at the Cleveland Institute of Music. behind the interference.” TOPICS IN HISTORY: RUSSIA AND AMERICA Instructor: Day: Dates: Time: Location: JACK PESDA WEDNESDAY 9/4/19 -12/18/19 6:00-8:30 p.m. MADISON 210 This course will exam the history of Russia from the 19th century revolutionary movement to the revolutions of the 20th century, which toppled the monarchy and resulted in the emergence of Communism under V. I. Lenin. It will trace the rise of Joseph Stalin and his imposition of a totalitarian system. It will analyze the roles played by Stalin’s successors, whose failures eventually led to the collapse of the Soviet Union. The course will conclude with an examination of the rise of Vladimir Putin and challenges presented by contemporary Russia. NOTE: Registration for this 15-week course includes your registration to the lectures. On the night of a lecture, the lecture will meet at 6:30 p.m. inside Civic Hall in the Connector Building. All lectures are free and open to the public and will be on the Blackwood Campus of Camden County College. 3 LECTURE SERIES NEW CHALLENGES AND OLD ISSUES IN THE MIDDLE EAST DAY: TIME: LOCATION: Thursdays 6:30 p.m. Civic Hall, Connector 105 SEPTEMBER 19 contact with the world, an under-performing economy, a civil society of diverse views, a lively press – surely Algeria will be able to make a transition to more representative and accountable No Deal: Where Does the Myth of a US-Saudi government? This talk will examine the possibilities and tensions in Algeria today. Special Relationship Come From and Why Do We Believe It? NOVEMBER 7 Robert Vitalis, Professor of Political Science, University of Pennsylvania The Iranian Nuclear Issue: A View from History John Ghazvinian, Associate Director, Middle East Center, University of Pennsylvania Join Professor Robert Vitalis, as he examines the many misconceptions about US interests in Saudi Arabia, and about the kingdom’s de facto ruler, Muhammad bin Salman. Vitalis As tensions between the United States and Iran continue to escalate, the controversy about will argue that the US should neither go out its way to undermine his rule, nor go to great the Iranian nuclear program is frequently cited as a central area of disagreement between lengths to maintain his power. the two countries. But is this, in fact, the core of the issue? Historian John Ghazvinian explores the broader story of Iran’s nuclear program, and discusses the history of US-Iran relations — situating the nuclear disagreement within the context of 40 years of US-Iran OCTOBER 3 tensions. Where Do We Go Now? Film Screening and Syrian Food Tasting Huda Fakhreddine, Professor of Arabic Literature, DECEMBER 5 University of Pennsylvania; Chef Osama Herkal Women in Islamic History: The Warrior, The Princess and the Mystic Acclaimed comedy from director Nadine Labaki explores the lives of Christians and Muslims Kaley Keener, Arabic Language Lecturer, University of Pennsylvania in a small Lebanese village, as the women conspire to avert sectarian strife through a series of harebrained plots. The film will be presented by Professor Huda Fakhreddine at The Arabo-Islamic empire is known for its many contributions to diverse fields such as 6:30 p.m. Osama Herkal, a Syrian chef recently resettled in Philadelphia, will share stories philosophy, medicine, literature, and the sciences, yet the role that women played in and food from his native country from 5:00 p.m. these fields, as well as their agency in the greater medieval context, remains largely underrepresented and under-researched. By drawing on three roles occupied by Arabo- Islamic women: the Warrior, the Princess, and the Mystic, Keener will highlight the ways OCTOBER 10 in which women participated in society throughout the medieval period, bearing broader Algeria’s Long Transition? The Struggle for implications for the role of the modern Arabo-Islamic woman Accountable Government in a Wide-Awake Petro State Deborah Harrold, Senior Lecturer in Political Science, University of Pennsylvania Since the late 20th century, Algerians have lived through civil war and political uncertainty. While Algeria missed the Arab uprisings of 2011, waves of demonstrations contributed to The Center is proud to partner with the University of the resignation of an ailing president who many believed was a thin front for military rule. Pennsylvania Middle East Center to bring you this series. Extensive oil and gas resources have enabled Algerian governments to insulate themselves from political pressure, but public focus on the military is high. An educated population in 4 LECTURE SERIES AUTISM AWARENESS LECTURES DAY: TIME: LOCATION: Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. Civic Hall, Connector 105 SEPTEMBER 24 OCTOBER 15 A Basic Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders How to Approach an IEP Meeting to Get Jennifer Hoheisel, professor of Philosophy at Camden County College, has been a teacher the Services Your Child Needs (NJ and PA) for the past 26 years. She is the parent of Will, a young man with autism who has been in Attorneys at Hinkle, Fingles, Prior & Fischer, P.C., have over 70 years of combined experience inclusion, self-contained, private, public, and homebased classes. She and Will provide an providing specialized legal services to families of children and adults with a wide range overview of the symptoms and behavior commonly exhibited by individuals with Autism of disabilities, and seniors. This workshop will focus on documenting the services and Spectrum Disorder. Emphasis will be on understanding the strengths and challenges supports to which a student is entitled, along with the proper drafting of goals and for these students and on equipping teachers and parents with curricula and strategies objectives.