CLINTMM015 - Midweek Medley: From the History of Rock'n'Roll to the Science of Sleep

Delivery Options On-Campus

This popular lecture series covers a wide range of topics, examining a different subject each week. Outstanding Rice University faculty and other experts from the arts, humanities and sciences share insights on topics such as the history of rock'n'roll, the science of sleep and well-being, Houston’s creative cultures, Aztec legends and the fifth sun, lunar exploration 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

Oct. 14. Lunar Exploration: From Apollo to Artemis.
DAYTIME OPTION: John DeWitt, Ph.D., director of applied sports science, Rice University and former scientist at NASA’s Johnson Space Center
EVENING OPTION: David Alexander, OBE, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, Rice University, and director of the Rice Space Institute

Oct. 21. Aztec Legends and The Fifth Sun. Lori Boornazian Diel, Ph.D., L. H. Favrot Professor of Humanities and professor of Art History, Rice University

Oct. 28. The Science of Sleep and Well-Being. Rebecca Brossoit, Ph.D., assistant professor in Psychological Sciences and member, Institute of Health Resilience and Innovation, Rice University

Nov. 4. History of Rock and Roll. Erik Broess, Ph.D., assistant professor of musicology, Rice University Shepherd School of Music

Nov. 11. Houston’s Creative Cultures. Portia Hopkins, Ph.D., Rice University Historian

Nov. 18. Great Love Stories on Broadway. Debra Dickinson, M.A., former artist-teacher of opera studies, Rice University Shepherd School of Music

Course Details

This course is taught by Rice University faculty and other experts.

This course will be delivered on campus/in person. Classroom and parking information will be sent prior to your course start date.

For the first time, we will offer a daytime medley (1:30pm-3pm) and an evening medley (7pm-8:30pm). Please be sure to register for the correct section time.

Please note that daytime and evening options for this lecture series are not interchangeable. Registration is for either the day or evening schedule.

This special series is offered at a deeply discounted rate. No additional discounts are applicable.

For the first time, we will offer a daytime medley (1:30pm-3pm) and an evening medley (7pm-8:30pm). Please be sure to register for the correct section time.

Please note that daytime and evening options for this lecture series are not interchangeable. Registration is for either the day or evening schedule.

Enroll Now - Available Sections

CLINTMM015 - 001

Midweek Medley: From the History of Rock and Roll to the Science of Sleep (Evening)

Fall 2026

On-Campus

Available

Midweek Medley: From the History of Rock and Roll to the Science of Sleep (Evening)

Discussion

7:00PM to 8:30PM

Oct 14, 2026 to Nov 18, 2026

Schedule and Location

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9.0

Rice University Campus

On-Campus

Fee

$165.00

0.9 CEUs

Section Notes

This special series is offered at a deeply discounted rate. No additional discounts are applicable.

Please note that daytime and evening options for this lecture series are not interchangeable. Registration is for either the day or evening schedule.

Refund Policy
A 10 percent processing fee will be subtracted from all refunds. Registrations are considered final as of 10 days prior to the class start date. No refunds will be issued after these dates and credits will not be given for future classes. No refunds will be granted for participants who miss a portion of a program. Refund requests before the deadline must be made in writing to cpcoord@rice.edu.

CLINTMM015 - 002

Midweek Medley: From the History of Rock and Roll to the Science of Sleep (Daytime)

Fall 2026

On-Campus

Available

Midweek Medley: From the History of Rock and Roll to the Science of Sleep (Daytime)

Lecture

1:30PM to 3:00PM

Oct 14, 2026 to Nov 18, 2026

Schedule and Location

View Details

9.0

Rice University Campus

On-Campus

Fee

$165.00

0.9 CEUs

Section Notes

This special series is offered at a deeply discounted rate. No additional discounts are applicable.

Please note that daytime and evening options for this lecture series are not interchangeable. Registration is for either the day or evening schedule.

Refund Policy
A 10 percent processing fee will be subtracted from all refunds. Registrations are considered final as of 10 days prior to the class start date. No refunds will be issued after these dates and credits will not be given for future classes. No refunds will be granted for participants who miss a portion of a program. Refund requests before the deadline must be made in writing to cpcoord@rice.edu.