Mondays & Thursdays 11:20 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

CRN 40228

Regina Clark
Associate Professor of Journalism

Using various social media platforms and writing prompts to generate ideas, students will focus on creative writing from microfiction to journaling, that is more visual, colorful, and dynamic in nature.

Peer Facilitators

Mondays & Thursdays 8:00 a.m. -9:40 a.m.

CRN 40071

Stefan Becker
Professor of Environmental Science

In this course you will learn about the science background and the impacts of severe weather events such as thunderstorms, tornadoes, and hurricanes. Through presentations, discussions, and group work you will learn to understand and critically evaluate relevant concepts, processes, and events. In addition, you will learn basic ideas how to design and conduct a research project in science and use basic methods of data evaluation.

Peer Facilitators

Mondays & Thursdays, 11:20 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

CRN 40068

Marc Gidal
Professor of Music/Musicology

In this FYS section, students explore the diverse ways people engage with music and incorporate it into their lives. We consider different forms of musical practice, world-wide social contexts for music making, genres and traditions of music, and technology and media issues. Learning experiences focus on creative class participation, interaction and discussion, collaboration through in-class group work, research, writing and oral presentations, and projects. Throughout the class we will listen to and analyze recordings, perform music, describe and interpret music in contexts, produce a musical recording, and research musical topics. The section is open to all students regardless of musical background or academic major. Students should be willing to learn about a wide range of musical genres and social contexts in the U.S. and throughout the world, and be prepared to work creatively with others. While no musicianship skill is required, there will be active music participation in class, including clapping, singing, and some occasional performance with instruments.

Peer Facilitators

Mondays & Thursdays, 8:00 a.m. – 9:40 a.m.

CRN 40072

Vanessa Arriola
Adjunct Faculty

Why do we go to school—and who decides what we learn? This seminar invites you to consider assumptions about education in America. Through discussion, reflective writing, and critical analysis, we’ll explore the value of public education, your own goals for college, and the broader social purposes of schooling. We’ll also consider the role of teachers: What responsibilities do educators have to their students, their communities, and society at large? If you’re curious about a future in teaching—or just want to understand the systems shaping your education—this course offers the space to ask big questions and imagine new possibilities.

Peer Facilitators

Mondays, Wednesday, & Thursdays, 9:55 – 11:05 a.m.

CRN 40984

Regina Clark
Associate Professor of Journalism

Using various social media platforms and writing prompts to generate ideas, students will focus on creative writing from microfiction to journaling, that is more visual, colorful, and dynamic in nature.

Peer Facilitators

Mondays, Wednesday, & Thursdays, 9:55 – 11:05 a.m.

CRN 40187

Brian Goldberg
Adjunct Faculty

This section of FYS will teach students about the different investment choices available, how the stock market works, how to evaluate stocks, and how to build and manage a well-balanced portfolio.

Through readings, extensive class discussion, guest lecturers, participation in a class portfolio competition where students create and manage a simulated investment portfolio, and an investment recommendation project, the proposed course will introduce students to investing and trading using both fundamental and technical analysis.

Students often are not aware, but they are better equipped than many investment professionals to pick stocks. Teenagers will spot trends before adults and if taught to open their eyes and ears, a trip to the mall can lead to excellent investment ideas. Throughout the semester, students will manage a $100,000 portfolio and be encouraged to “buy what you know”. Students will make weekly journal entries summarizing their stock picks and rationale for each investment. Students will each pick a stock to write an investment recommendation on and give a stock pitch presentation to the class at the end of the semester.

The goal of this course is to give students, no matter what major or career aspirations they leave with an understanding of how the stock market works, how to manage their own money and giving them an opportunity to empower themselves to be better equipped to take charge of their financial future.

Peer Facilitators

Mondays, Wednesday, & Thursdays, 9:55 – 11:05 a.m.

CRN 40154

Lester Mayers
Visiting Assistant Professor of Theater

Immersing ourselves in storytelling is a profound way to understand our humanity. Through crafting plots, characters, and themes, we explore and define our own experiences, gaining a deeper understanding of the world. This class is designed to cultivate students’ appreciation for plot, story arc, and character development. It also introduces them to various sequential, non- sequential, and experimental narrative techniques. Join us in this journey of creative expression and self-discovery through the art of storytelling.

Peer Facilitators