CLINTMM014 - Midweek Medley: From the History of Laughter to the Butterflies of Houston
Covering a wide array of topics, this lecture series examines a different subject each week. Outstanding Rice University faculty and other experts from the arts, humanities and sciences share insights on such topics as the global history of laughter, how vertebrates transitioned from water to land, the golden age of cartoon music, the butterflies of Houston, Plato’s perspective on the meaning of life and more. This series offers a unique opportunity to sample the diverse course content and instructors featured at the Glasscock School of Continuing Studies.
Course Schedule
March 25. The Theatrical Legacy of Stephen Sondheim. Debra Dickinson, M.A., former artist-teacher of opera studies, Rice University Shepherd School of Music
April 1. The Global History of Laughter. Sourav Chatterjee, Ph.D., assistant professor of Transnational Asian Studies, Rice University
April 8. The Butterflies of Houston. Elizabeth White Olsen, M.A., writer, educator, and cofounder and co-owner of GO Native Landscaping
April 15. The Golden Age of Cartoon Music. Arthur Gottschalk, DMA, professor of composition and theory, Rice University Shepherd School of Music
April 22. Fish out of Water: How Vertebrates Transitioned From Water to Land. Kory Evans, Ph.D., assistant professor, BioSciences, Rice University
April 29. Plato’s Republic, Justice, Goodness and the Meaning of Life. Victor Saenz, Ph.D., executive director, Houston Institute, and lecturer in the Program in Writing and Communication, Rice University
Course Details
This class is taught by Rice faculty and community experts.
On campus
This course will be delivered on campus/in person. Classroom and parking information will be sent prior to your course start date.
This special series is offered at a deeply discounted rate. No additional discounts are applicable.