Improving Communication in a Diverse World

We are crossing cultural boundaries daily even when we don't cross national borders! Today's global marketplace and increasing diversity in our local interactions mean we often communicate with people who differ from us. Even using the same language, words have different meanings to members of different age or demographic groups in the United States. Though these can be the origin of many misunderstandings and discomforts, this class will discover ways to improve and overcome our communication challenges.

Marye Tharp, Ph.D. is a retired associate professor who has taught at the University of Texas, Emerson College, and Schreiner University.

Tuesday, June 15 | 2-3:30 p.m. | Free

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June

6/7 CybersecurityCybersecurity Monday, June 7 | 5:30‑7 p.m.

6/8 Social Media (Postponed)Social Media (Postponed) Tuesday, June 8 | 5:30‑7 p.m.

6/10 History & Future of DronesThe History and Future of Drones Thursday, June 10 | 2‑3:30 p.m.

6/14 A Cartoonist's PerspectiveDavid Fitzsimmons: A Cartoonist's Perspective  Monday, June 14 | 3 p.m.

6/15 Improving CommunicationImproving Communication in a Diverse World Tuesday, June 15 | 2‑3:30 p.m.

6/17 Good GriefGood Grief Thursday, June 17 | 2‑3:30 p.m.

6/22 Before We Were Yours“Before We Were Yours” by Lisa Wingate Tuesday, June 22 | 2‑3:30 p.m.

6/23 The Midnight Library“The Midnight Library” by Matt Haig Wednesday, June 23 | 2‑3:30 p.m.

6/24 Cool Wines for Warm DaysCool Wines for Warm Days Thursday, June 24 | 4:30‑6 p.m.

6/28 Only HopeOnly Hope: My Mother and the Holocaust Brought to Light Monday, June 28 | 2‑3:30 p.m.

6/29 Know About AfricaWhat Your Grandchildren Should Know About Africa Tuesday, June 29 | 2‑3:30 p.m.

July

7/1 Welfare, War and WaifsWelfare, War and Waifs: Three Child Rescue Movements in the 20^th Century Thursdays, July 1, 8 & 15 | 2‑3:30 p.m.

7/13 PapercraftsPapercrafts With Kelley Tuesday, July 13 | 5:30‑7 p.m.

7/14 Decorate a Christmas Tiered TrayHow to Decorate a Christmas‑Themed Tiered Tray Wednesday, July 14 | 9‑10:30 a.m.

7/20 Ornament FunOrnament Fun With Grandkids and More Tuesday, July 20 | 2‑3:30 p.m.

7/21 The Four Winds“The Four Winds” by Kristin Hannah Wednesday, July 21 | 2‑3:30 p.m.

7/22 Christmas StockingsChristmas Stocking Traditions Thursday, July 22 | 2‑3:30 p.m.

7/22 Health by ChocolateHealth by Chocolate: Indulge and Be Well Thursday, July 22 | 4‑5:30pm

7/27 Crafting a Wool Christmas GiftCrafting a 3‑in‑1 Wool Christmas Gift Tuesday/Thursday, July 27 and 29 | 2‑4 p.m.

August

8/10 Gouache Your WayGouache Your Way – A Fine Arts Tale Tuesday, August 10 | 2‑3:30 p.m.

8/16 Motown – The Early YearsMotown – The Early Years August 16 | 2-3:30 p.m.

8/18 Maintaining Muscle MassMaintaining Muscle Mass Wednesday, August 18 | 2‑3:30pm