MINIVERSITY CLASSES Winter 2013
Time schedules and prices subject to change before registration.
REGISTRATION
Collis Lobby
January 10th (Thursday) 8am-4pm
January 11th (Friday) 12pm-4pm
Please have cash, Da$h or check (payable to Dartmouth College) at registration.
Classes start the week of Sunday, January 13th, unless otherwise noted. Please contact collis.miniversity@dartmouth.edu with
questions.
ACTIVITIES
Introduction to American Sign Language
Instructor: Renee Scott
Mondays and Wednesdays 3-4pm
Sarner 66
12 sessions: $50 per person
Students will learn the basics of American Sign Language (alphabet, elementary words and phrases and sentence structure). The
course aims to have every student conversationally functional by the end of the course.
American Sign Language for Beginners
Instructor: Renee Scott
Thursdays 5:30-6:30pm
Robinson Hall 106
6 sessions: $35 per person
Students who already have basic exposure to American Sign Language will practice conversing in both Signed English and American
Sign Language, learn cultural idioms and gain experience toward developing elementary proficiency.
Speed Reading
Instructor: Carl Thum
January 15th, 17th, 22nd, 24th 2-3:15pm
Robinson Hall 14 & 15
4 sessions: $35 per person
This course will improve your reading rate and comprehension skills, as well as other study strategies for more effective and efficient
academic learning.
Face Reading
Instructor: Quita Davis
Tuesdays 5-6pm
Robinson Hall 205
6 sessions: $30 per person
Face pattern recognition, or face reading, describes the relationship between facial structure and personality. Facial features indicate
our innate strengths, challenges and abilities and explain what makes people "tick" and why. Face reading helps people to better
understand and communicate with each other.
Guitar for Beginners
Instructor: Kerry Rosenthal
Mondays 7-8pm
Robo 106
6 sessions: $70 per person
Learn the fundamentals of the guitar playing and learn to play some traditional tunes, as well as songs you’ve heard on the radio. This
is a great class for those who wish to learn enough to play around the campfire (or the dorm room!). Guitars are not provided (a guitar
can be rented from Hanover Strings for this class for about $20).
Ukulele for Beginners
Instructor: Kerry Rosenthal
Mondays 8-9pm
Robo 106
6 sessions: $70 per person
Learn the fundamentals of the ukulele playing and learn to play some traditional tunes. This is a great class for those who wish to learn
enough to play around the campfire (or the dorm room!). Ukuleles are not provided (a ukulele can be rented from Hanover Strings for
this class for about $15).
Introduction to Bike Maintenance
Instructors: Ari Koeppel, Madi Gamble, Chris McMillan
Thursdays 4:30-5:30pm
Robinson Hall 14 & 15
6 sessions: $45 per person
Learn how to keep your bike in working order! This class will teach students how to make basic repairs to things like brakes, chains,
cables, tubes/tires, derailers and more. Bring your own bike, practice on one of ours, or purchase an inexpensive used bike from the
Office of Sustainability's Bike Program that you can fix up and keep at the end of the course. Basic supplies such as WD-40 will be
provided. Students wishing to replace broken parts may purchase them from the Office of Sustainability through the instructors, or
bring them to class themselves.
Experience the Qu'ran in Voice, Word and Spirit
Instructor: Farzeen Mahmud
Thursdays 7-8:30pm
Robinson Hall 205
6 sessions: $35 per person
The Qur’an has been passed down through history since it was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) via the Angel
Gabriel by an oral tradition of recitation, which has been preserved until today. This class will teach participants this form of
recitation. We’ll explore and reflect on the wisdom in the Qur’an found in the rich mysteries of classical Arabic etymology, the
connections to previous scriptures, and the beauty of recitation in the sweet and kind voice of the spirit. We’ll draw on the visual art of
calligraphy, to engage with the Recitation (Al-Qur’an), too. The approach will be personal and hopefully together we’ll create an
atmosphere for our own spiritual reflection. Anyone is welcome to this gathering.
ARTS
Introduction to Digital SLR Photography
Instructor: Kevin Xiao
Tuesdays (beginning 1/22) 7-8pm
Sarner 66
6 sessions: $25
This course will cover the mechanics of a digital SLR camera, or DSLR, as well as basic (but important) concepts and techniques used
in everyday digital photography. You will get the technical information you need to be at ease with your camera – but also the creative
inspiration to take you beyond Instagram. You must provide your own DSLR camera.
Beginning Crochet
Instructor: Cally Womick
Thursdays 7-8pm
Robinson Hall 106
6 sessions: $40 per person
Crochet, like knitting, is a way of transforming yarn, thread, and other material strands into fabric. In this beginner’s class, we will
focus on small projects that provide students with the fundamentals of stitching and pattern-reading necessary to take on greater
challenges in the future. Everyone can expect to have at least one finished garment (scarf, cowl, or hat) ready to wear before winter
hits!
Knitting for Winter
Instructor: Anna Knowles
Wednesdays 5-6pm
Robinson Hall 205
6 sessions: $50 (includes knitting needles and yarn)
Have your ears gotten cold walking to class yet? Would you like to keep them toasty with a hat you made yourself? Learn to design
and knit things (hats, scarves, cowls and mittens, for example) to keep yourself warm when it's freezing out. This course is appropriate
for complete beginners, as well as those who know how to know but want to learn different stitches and techniques or explore knitting
design and make themselves a new item. Students will be able to keep supplies and any creations at the end of the course.
FOOD AND DRINK
Light Speed kitchen Crash Course
Instructor: Kunyi Li
Sundays 4:30-6:30pm
Brace Commons
6 sessions: $80
For some, the kitchen is an intimidating realm that inspires some of the most challenging questions of our time: How do I hold a
knife? Why does my baking oven say “broil”? What the heck is roux? Al dente? In this course I will give you the culinary confidence
you need to tackle every recipe you will find online or from Grandma’s Rolodex—whether Grandma’s American, Chinese, or French.
From the grocery store to a piping-hot meal on the table, we will cover every step of the cooking process. We will go over an essential
kitchen repertoire of pasta, soups and stews, casseroles, stir-fries, desserts and more. You will also build cooking instincts that will
ensure the freshest, most flavorful, and not mentioning safe to eat dishes. By the end of the course, I guarantee you will be able to
open up any stocked fridge and crank out a magnificent meal.
Wine Discovery
Instructor: Wes Schuab
Wednesday 7-9pm
6 sessions: $90 per person
We will learn the basics of wine appreciation using the nine essences of wine tasting. Participants will be exposed to a broad spectrum
of wine through variety, type and location. Participants will learn tips on how to order and buy as well as standard wine etiquette and
pairing. Each participant is asked to prepare a question to present to the class. Must be 21 or older to enroll.
ID required to register. First Class Is MANDATORY. 23 student maximum for class.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Contemporary Dance
Instructor: Saida Makhmudzade
Mondays 5-6:30pm
Wednesdays 5-6:30pm
Sarner West
Have you seen So You Think You Can Dance? Want to improve your flexibility and coordination? Try out contemporary dance! This
class will consist of warm up, stretching, some basic ballet/modern technique work, ab and arm conditioning and new choreography
every week. Great class for beginners and dancers alike and a great way to mix up doing the same old routine at the gym every day.
Introduction to Belly Dancing
Instructor: Sarah Zmarrou
Wednesdays 3-4pm
Sarner West
6 sessions: $40 per person
This course is designed for students who are new to belly dance, as no prior experience is necessary. Students will learn introductory
belly dance techniques and become familiarized with Arabic rhythms and music. Through combos, choreography and improvisational
techniques, students will learn the beginnings of Baladi and modern styles. By the end of this course students will have a basic
understanding of posturing, rhythm and form.
Vinyasa Yoga
Instructor: Tara Paniogue
Tuesdays (beginning 1/22) 5-6pm
Sarner West
6 sessions: $40 per person
Beginner-to-intermediate yoga class. A fun and relaxing workout that helps with balance, strength and flexibility.