Symposium Week 2020 The Courage to be Your Authentic Self Master Class & Service Trek Descriptions MASTER CLASSES Acid Etching and Printmaking Where art and chemistry meet! Come try your hand at the craft of etching and printmaking in this interdisciplinary course. The Art of Economy and the Economy of Art in Medieval and Renaissance Florence This short overview will mix economic, written, and visual evidence to frame our discussion about innovations in the art of business, particularly the development of investment banking and insurance, in late medieval Florence, how wealth generated from such advances affected the market for art and art itself, and, finally, how consequent developments in the making and exchange of art, celebrated to this day as the Renaissance, undermined the very economic innovations that funded them. Ballroom Dancing Join an APH junior and competitive ballroom dancer to learn the art of ballroom dancing. Baking Scones: The Original Scottish Quick Bread Let’s make scones! And! Why not whip up a batch of homemade butter to go with them? We'll make our own butter, using the same ingredients that they used as far back as the 12th century! (Limited to 12 students) Baking Bread Are you a baker? You don’t have to be to make delicious bread using this simple recipe. (Limited to 10 students) Dance Basics Learn the basics of dancing from ballet to jazz and learning how to properly stretch and choreograph little combinations with your student instructor. Drum Circle Self explanatory, right? This activity can accommodate a large number of students interested in playing percussion and learning about the history and meaningfulness of drum circles. No experience necessary, just come join the fun!
Environmental and Animal Ethics This master class offers an introduction on animal ethics and the effect of animal agriculture on the environment. We will be exploring the importance of vegan and vegetarianism and how meat as shaped our world, as we try out some vegan meats. The issue of animal treatment in product testing, agriculture facilities and better humane treatment for pets. This class hopes to suggest a better relationship between us and nature through meaningful conversations, clear statistics, bird demonstrations and delicious plant- based foods. Flowers and Frosting Students will each get their own unfrosted cake (or naked cake), and will learn how to apply a crumb coat. They will also learn how to create multiple types of flowers with frosting using different piping techniques and piping tips, as well as how to pipe a "basket weave". By the end of the class, each person will know how to decorate a cake to look like a basket of flowers. Language, Thought, and Perception Are the languages we speak merely a means of expression or do the structures of our languages shape our thoughts and our perception of the world? Making Jewelry from Recycled Materials Try your hand at making jewelry from recycled materials you bring from home. Students participating in this activity will want to bring cool materials from home, such as gears, pins, spring, buttons, plastic bottles, aluminum cans, etc. Use your imagination! (Limited to 10-12 students) Our National Parks In this master course, we will begin by discussing the history of the National Park Service and how the National Parks came to be. We will talk about the purpose and goals of the National Park Service and the expectations and responsibilities of visitors to the National Parks. We will discuss the effects of the current government shutdown on the National Parks. We will look at pictures of various National Parks around the country and talk about the attractions one might see at some of the National Parks. Lastly, each person will pick a “dream park” to research and make a plan to visit in the future. Princesses, Princes, Media, and the Public Sphere This master class looks at news coverage of the recent departure of Meghan and Harry from the British Royal Family as a case study into news as entertainment. We will look at other figures who have been used by, or, alternatively, have used the media to engage and to affect public opinion, and, in turn, political decision making, from Frederick Douglas and Ghandi to Goebels, from Martin Luther King to Bill Clinton and Donald Trump. In this year of elections, how are we to distinguish factual content regarding candidates and policies from “fake news,” and to what degree should we even fault our natural desire to be entertained as a factor in our political decision making? The issues will be presented as non-partisan, encouraging participants to exercise their right to free speech while questioning how we distinguish fact from opinion even in our own expression, as we prepare to elect individuals effectively to advocate for our needs as individuals and as communities
in the legislative and executive branches of our government. Pueblo Revolt vs. Salem Witch Trials Comparing Modern Memory of the Pueblo Revolt of 1680 and the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. In addition, students will learn how our college-aged presenter navigated her internship at the Smithsonian American History Museum. Short lecture with interactives and Q&A. Risk Assessment: What does scare us? What should scare us? There is a lot of scary stuff in the world. People fret about everything from spiders to climate change and they discount risks associated with activities that feel good like lying in the sun. Can an exploration of the data associated with risks and an understanding of our ability as humans to interpret that data nudge us in a direction to overcome our fears and/or guide us to change risky behaviors? Let’s find out! Russian and Chocolate Learn the Russian alphabet and practice sounding out Russian words, all while enjoying chocolate! Students taking this class are asked to bring chocolate to share. Save A Child’s Heart You’ve heard a bit about SACH, now it’s time to go in depth to talk about what SACH is, heart statistics world wide, why SACH needs to exist, etc. The second half of the class will be making get well cards for the kids in the hospital ( I will mail out the cards after the class ). This will not be about my personal experience with the organization, it will be about the organization itself and about how we can help these kids. What Makes a Good Leader? This class will teach students the key qualities and attributes of what makes a great and successful leader. With a combination of group discussion and activities, students will develop their communication skills and self confidence. These two critical foundations are the starting point for the students to grow and develop their leadership skills. Although this may be one class on this topic, it will be a great way to encourage everyone that they can be outstanding leaders. Everything they learn in the classroom will be applicable to the outside world. Taught by an APH student.
SERVICE TREKS A Bed for Every Child A community partner for over a year now, A Bed for Every Child is dedicated to ensure that any child in Massachusetts who needs a bed can get one. At this service site you will help assemble bed making kits and complete other tasks as needed. (Up to 28 students can attend this activity.) Acord Food Pantry The Acord Food Pantry was established in 1991 to empower individuals and families to feed themselves nutritionally balanced meals. At this site you will help organize the pantry for food distribution. (Limited to 8 students.)
Pathways The Pathways locations in Beverly and Salem can us your help working with their preschoolers. You will read stories, work in centers, and support their staff. There will be multiple trips to each location through the week. You must be cold and flu-free to take part in this service endeavor. (Limited to 8-10 students per session.) Open Door Food Pantry Open Door, located in Gloucester, is dedicated to fighting food insecurity by providing groceries and community meals. Open Door is in need of four students who can come to clean and organize their kitchen. (Limited to 4 students.) Windrush Windrush Farm is a non-profit organization providing therapeutic riding and other equine assisted activities for children. On this service trek you will help them clean tack and do some painting if weather permits. There will be multiple trips throughout the week. (Limited to 8 students per session.)