A theoretical and practical course in teaching movement to children and adults, this course will center on dance education as a site for social relevance, justice, and action. Utilizing readings, discussion, writing, practice, and reflection, students will investigate theories of education, politics of body, and various methods for teaching through dance and movement. Dance Teaching … Read more
A classroom discussion of biological, chemical, and psychological aspects of mental illness as well as weekly volunteering at Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH). Lectures will be offered by CVH staff. The class will be subdivided into four working groups of four students each. A mix of biology and other science majors is desired for each working … Read more
In the fall of 2005, the Environmental Geochemistry Laboratory class (E&ES 281), at the request of the Jonah Center, conducted a preliminary study of methane production at the city landfill. Methane (CH4) is a greenhouse gas with about 20 times the heat trapping capability of CO2. It lasts for about ten years in the atmosphere … Read more
Lake Beseck is a body of water in Middlefield, CT. It was formed in 1846 when a local stream was dammed. Now, about a mile long and quarter of a mile wide, it has become a popular location for fishing and vacationing. Houses line its edges and it is owned by the state Department of Environmental Protection. … Read more
A fascinating profile of the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities, the oldest civil rights agency in the nation. Fighting Discrimination in Connection: CT Commission on Human Rights & Opportunities by Steve Koch and Zuleikha Hester [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4CArs0MwhQ[/youtube] [geo_mashup_map]
An impassioned look at the hows and whys of sustainable landscaping, featuring interviews with several New England landscape designers on the cutting edge of this exciting field. Lawns by Miles Bukiet [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BH1F03jdb0o[/youtube]
A tender and affecting portrait of the clients and staff of Gilead Community Services, an innovative Middletown agency that provides vital services to people in the mental health community. Gilead by Emily Brackman and Sena Ito [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FD6g8Vc0tOM[/youtube] [geo_mashup_map]
A revealing portrait of Iraq War veteran Tim Green, class of 2011, who talks about his quest to make others aware of the real costs of war. Soldier’s Story by Jack Pearce [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKwpnbZUjag[/youtube]
A hard look at the aborted attempt to relocate residents of the Miller St./Bridge St. neighborhood in Middletown. Miller/Bridge by Nora Christiani and Sarah Leitson [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLJOoM_Hhw0[/youtube] [geo_mashup_map]
Growing flowers, vegetables and herds in greenhouses in Connecticut extends the growing season. The Greenhouse Effect: The Hunt for Locally Grown Year-Round Produce by Ian Vasquez [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyy0vX_oDYk[/youtube]
