January, 9 2009
Elise Muller-Lindgren
Advance Directives and the Death with Dignity Act
Initiative 1000, the "Death with Dignity Act", was approved by voters on November 4th, 2008. What does it really mean? How might it affect you or your loved ones? Your advanced directive
(A.K.A. living will) is still your best venue to express your end of life wishes. It is for everyone: young, old and in-between. At this seminar you will even get a form that you can fill out that,
once signed by a qualified person will be a legal document of your wishes. Come join us as we look at these incredibly important issues. After, all everyone dies.
Posted on January 12, 2009
January 16, 2009
Lonnie Somer
Lucy - Her world and life
Anthropology instructor Lonnie Somer explores Lucy’s world: including
how she lived and died, as well as how we can tell so much from just a few
bones and bone fragments, the story behind her discovery, the analysis of her fossil remains; her physical appearance, life history,
& ecology; her possible place in our family tree as a reflection of controversy within the field of paleoanthropology.
Posted on January 30, 2009
January 23, 2009
Eric Baer
Geologic Disasters and Human History
We like to think of history as a flow that we can try to control. However, sometimes a singular, apparently random disaster strikes that makes us realize that historian Will Durant was right: "Civilization exists by geologic consent, subject to change without notice."
Come to science seminar as we explore some of the great geologic disasters that altered the course of history, such as the eruption that paved the way for the rise of ancient Greece, the earthquake that struck Tokyo in 1923 and lead to World War II, and an earthquake in Portugal that altered the course of philosophical thought, as well as caused the destruction of one of the great colonial powers in 1755.
Posted on February 10, 2009
January 30, 2009
Tina Ostrander et al.
Demystifying Computer Science
Tina Ostrander and other computer scientists from Highline and the
University of Washington, Tacoma, explore computer science and what
computer scientists do.
Posted on February 10, 2009
February 6, 2009
Eric Baer
Rock and Roll - Earthquakes in the Pacific Northwest
Where we live has not one, not two, but THREE different sources of earthquakes. Come find out what you can expect when the ground starts rumbling. Along the way, you'll find out that California’s "Big One" is tiny compared to ours, why new discoveries have made scientists much more worried about our area, and where the nearest major fault is to you (I’ll bet it is less than 6 miles from where you are right now!)
Posted on February 11, 2009
February 13, 2009
Angi Caster
The Monkey in the Mirror - Darwin’s Birthday through Satire”(Darwin Week Presentation)
How has satire influenced the communication and reception of British
naturalist Charles Darwin’s ideas? Come find out during a presentation by
Writing instructor Angi Caster. The presentation is part of Highline’s
weeklong examination of Darwin’s life and work.
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February 20, 2009
Kurt Geissel & Mike Bradley
Virtual Computing
Cloud computing is the hottest trend in computing. But is it just hot air?
Highline technology gurus Kurt Giessel and Mike Bradley examine this
cutting edge technology.
Posted on February 27, 2009
February 27, 2009
Marie Esch-Radtke
Got Milk? A fresh look at breastfeeding in the 21st century
Nursing instructor Marie Esch‐Radtke examines recent research on the health impacts of breastfeeding.
Posted on March 6, 2009
March 6, 2009
Tim McMannon
Galileo Shatters the Universe
Galileo shattered the idea 400 years ago that the universe revolved around the
Earth. Come find out how this is still causing us to rethink our position in the
greater scheme of things with Dr. Tim McMannon, a professor of history at
Highline.
Posted on March 13, 2009
March 13, 2009
Ruth Frickle
Lost or Missing in America.... Sleep!
Most of us have way too much to do and too little time to do it in. So when we're overloaded, the first thing we let go of is sleep. Do you know what you're leaving behind (other than the bliss of doing nothing and maybe a weird dream or two)? Do you know what you're actually getting in exchange for that sleep (other than the chance to get one more thing done)? The answers might surprise you.
Posted on March 19, 2009
