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BGU Lecture Series: Physics For All

Register to attend Professor John Preston's lecture series Physics For All!  Professor Preston has degrees in physics and physics education and enjoys preparing talks on the relevance of physics to everyday life and to other fields of study such as art, history, and philosophy. Lecture 1: Physics for (Visual) Art Lovers: a description of color and how we perceive it in nature, paintings, theater lighting, and home lighting.  (Tuesday, January 30th) Lecture 2: Physics for Music Lovers: a description of sound and music and how it is produced by various instruments, how it is affected by music halls like the Galliard, how we detect distance to a source and the limitations (and future) of hearing aids                         (Tuesday, February 6th) Lecture 3:  Physics for History Buffs: a description of turning points in history that were affected by the knowledge (or ignorance) of physics including Columbus, the Battle of Britain, Midway, German atomic bomb program, and the US nuclear power industry        (Tuseday, February 13th) Lecture 4: Physics for Philosophers Part 1: a description of how physics has influenced our search for answers to the big questions of Where do we come from?, What are we made of?, and Where are we going?. It explores the influence of physics on philosophy including the Greeks, Thomas Aquinas, the enlightenment, the US constitution and Declaration of Independence, to the Big Bang and the Hubble and Webb telescopes .                                                             (Tuesday, February 20th) Lecture 5: Physics for Philosophers Part 2: a description of how physics has influenced our search for answers to the big questions of Where do we come from?, What are we made of?, and Where are we going?. It explores the influence of physics on philosophy including the Greeks, Thomas Aquinas, the enlightenment, the US constitution and Declaration of Independence, to the Big Bang and the Hubble and Webb telescopes .                                                               (Tuesday, February 27th) Lecture series: $100 or $20 per lecture (5 lectures in series) Speaker Introduction Preston  
February 20 @ 11:00 am

Table Trivia

Come, join us and put your skills and knowledge to the test at our weekly table trivia event. It's a fun-filled evening that you wouldn't want to miss!
February 19 @ 4:30 pm

BGU: The History of Landscape Painting in Western Art WEEK 1

The History of Landscape Painting in Western Art with Rebekah Compton (Monday, February 19 - March 18 at 11:00am) This 4-week course will introduce students to the history of landscapes in Western art. Students will learn about artists from Italy, France, England, and America, who were innovated in the genre of landscape painting between 1500-1900. Students will also gain an understanding of the principles and techniques employed for environmental designs in art. Week 1: Italian Landscapes: Leonardo da Vinci, Giorgione, Titian, Canale (Monday, February 19th, at 11:00am in Blackmer Hall) Week 2: English Landscapes: Gainsborough, Constable, and Turner (Monday, February 26th, at 11:00am in Blackmer Hall) Week 3: American Landscapes : Cole, Bierstadt, Church (Monday, March 11th, at 11:00am in Blackmer Hall) Week 4: French Landscapes: Lorrain, Monet, Cezanne, and Van Gogh (Monday, March 18th, at 11:00am in Blackmer Hall) $25 per class or $100 for whole series  
February 19 @ 11:00 am

Purchase Your Spoleto Tickets

We're thrilled to announce that representatives from the Spoleto box office will be here selling tickets to all events on February 17 at 11:00 am in Blackmer Hall. This is the perfect opportunity to secure your spot at one of the most exciting festivals of the year. Spoleto Schedule 2024
February 17 @ 11:00 am

Nutrition for a Healthy Heart Presentation

Looking to improve your heart health? Join us on February 15th at 3:00 pm in Blackmer Hall for an informative lecture on how to eat healthy for your heart. Our very own nutritionist, Emily Barrett , will be there to share her expertise and help you achieve your health goals. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn how to improve your heart health through proper nutrition.
February 15 @ 3:00 pm

BG Continuum of Care Series 2024: Levels of Care- Estes Community, Myers Hall, Arcadia

The Continuum of Care Series is a 6-week series that walks residents through all of the resources offered at Bishop Gadsden. Through a lunch and learn format, residents will learn about common myths and have an opportunity to ask questions. Please mark your calendar for the sessions below and sign up for each session in BG Life. All sessions are in Blackmer Hall.

This series will take place on Thursdays February 8th- March 14th in Blackmer Hall from 12:00pm-1:00pm.

Lunch will be offered 11:30am.

Click below to see an outline of topics that will be covered.

Continuum 2024 Schedule Flyer

February 15 @ 11:30 am

BGU Lecture Series: Physics For All

Register to attend Professor John Preston's lecture series Physics For All!  Professor Preston has degrees in physics and physics education and enjoys preparing talks on the relevance of physics to everyday life and to other fields of study such as art, history, and philosophy. Lecture 1: Physics for (Visual) Art Lovers: a description of color and how we perceive it in nature, paintings, theater lighting, and home lighting.  (Tuesday, January 30th) Lecture 2: Physics for Music Lovers: a description of sound and music and how it is produced by various instruments, how it is affected by music halls like the Galliard, how we detect distance to a source and the limitations (and future) of hearing aids                         (Tuesday, February 6th) Lecture 3:  Physics for History Buffs: a description of turning points in history that were affected by the knowledge (or ignorance) of physics including Columbus, the Battle of Britain, Midway, German atomic bomb program, and the US nuclear power industry        (Tuseday, February 13th) Lecture 4: Physics for Philosophers Part 1: a description of how physics has influenced our search for answers to the big questions of Where do we come from?, What are we made of?, and Where are we going?. It explores the influence of physics on philosophy including the Greeks, Thomas Aquinas, the enlightenment, the US constitution and Declaration of Independence, to the Big Bang and the Hubble and Webb telescopes .                                                             (Tuesday, February 20th) Lecture 5: Physics for Philosophers Part 2: a description of how physics has influenced our search for answers to the big questions of Where do we come from?, What are we made of?, and Where are we going?. It explores the influence of physics on philosophy including the Greeks, Thomas Aquinas, the enlightenment, the US constitution and Declaration of Independence, to the Big Bang and the Hubble and Webb telescopes .                                                               (Tuesday, February 27th) Lecture series: $100 or $20 per lecture (5 lectures in series) Speaker Introduction Preston
February 13 @ 11:00 am

Crazy Hearts Generous Spirit Bingo

Join us for Crazy Hearts Bingo on Tuesday, February 13 at 4:00 pm in Blackmer Hall. Bingo cards $5 per card or five cards for $20. Sales begin on Thursday, February 8 in Polly's Pub and will continue in the Market Place Cafe Friday and Monday during lunch. Donations support Bishop Gadsden's own Strongheart Employee Education Scholarship.
February 13 @ 4:00 am

Table Trivia

Come, join us and put your skills and knowledge to the test at our weekly table trivia event. It's a fun-filled evening that you wouldn't want to miss!
February 12 @ 4:30 pm

The Glen Year in Review

Join Sarah Tipton as we celebrate successes, acknowledge challenges, set new goals, and make plans for the upcoming year at the Glen.
February 12 @ 11:00 am