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In this world of diversity, we as business owners and employees need to understand who we are serving and working with. This workshop brings knowledge and understanding of what it means to be a transgender person. Shelley Roth shares their personal and heartfelt story with the goal of making a difference through education.

Come learn about the geography, history, culture and economy of Colombia through the World Affairs Council of Greater Houston! Colombia is nicknamed the "gateway to South America" because it sits in the northwestern part of the continent where South America connects with Central and North America.  It is the fifth largest country in Latin America...

When you design or engineer a product, you believe that it will have a positive impact on your target market. But do you have the resources to think about how your technologies might affect society as a whole? This evening workshop will introduce you to the basics of ethical thinking and will help you implement ethics in your working day. ***This...

Full Course Name Global Perspectives Workshop for Educators: Portrait of Romania & Bulgaria Come learn about the geography, history, culture, and economy of Romania and Bulgaria through the World Affairs Council of Greater Houston! This unique workshop will combine personal discussions by those native to these countries as well as expert speakers...

What Is HypnoBirthing - The Mongan Method? The HypnoBirthing Philosophy is simple: Birth is instinctive and can be experienced in a calm, joyful and more comfortable manner. Fear, anxiety, and anguish do not have to accompany pregnant women and their birthing experiences. Why HypnoBirthing? HypnoBirthing is a comprehensive and evidence-based childbirth...

Tour the dramatic world of Greek mythology with English professor Louis Markos. Beginning with an examination of the Greek pantheon, Dr. Markos will lead participants through a fast-paced yet in-depth exploration of ancient stories of gods and heroes, love and war, triumph and tragedy — stories that have inspired poets and writers for centuries....

For much of the past century, we have pictured Victorians as people who lived sober, prudent lives in overstuffed houses filled with overstuffed furniture. Literature and history commonly depict Victorians as people who revered religion, family, country and social convention. However, modern scholarship has brought this stereotypical portrait into...

What is the future of human evolution? Scott Solomon, biologist and writer, will review our evolutionary past, examining the ways in which we are continuing to evolve and considering our future as a species. This course will draw on research from fields as diverse as genetics, demography, psychology, microbiology and medicine. Participants will examine...

Understanding our city’s history is important. How we grow from an uncivilized, muddy, mosquito-ridden backwater to the nation's fourth largest city is a great American story. Take a seat and learn about the people whose determination and imagination made it happen.  Houston 100 Years Ago paints a full picture of life in the Bayou City 100 years...

If the 2016 U.S. presidential election taught us anything, it is that there may be no limit to the degree of disagreement possible within a democracy. As diversity of perspectives is a hallmark of democracy, such disagreement is both natural and understandable. Yet how we respond to these divisions can have significant implications for the stability...

Suggested for individuals looking for a tour with indepth discussion of the most prominent historical sites in the downtown district. As the name suggests this tour focuses on the people whose actions have influenced the city and the places where formative events occurred.This tour is taken at a slower pace than the other tours and may not include...

Lecture - Secrets from a Watery Grave: USS Houston and HMAS Perth In the early morning of March 1, 1942, under a clear sky and a full moon, the Japanese Imperial navy sank the USS Houston and the HMAS Perth in the battle of Sunda Strait. During the battle, 696 US sailors and marines aboard the Houston and 375 Australian sailors aboard the Perth,...

World War I lasted from 1914 to 1918 and resulted in an estimated 37 million casualties, decimating the male populations of many European nations. The Great War between the Allies (originally the Triple Entente of France, Britain and Russia) and the Central Powers (the German Empire, Austro- Hungarian Empire, Ottoman Empire and the Kingdom of Bulgaria)...

This course is an introduction to the principles, techniques, and history of Chinese calligraphy. It will teach students the basic skills of writing with Chinese brush, individual strokes and construction of Chinese character. Through hands-on practice, students will learn to produce Chinese calligraphy in three styles: Clerical script, standard...

All tours are hosted by one of professional Houston tour guides. We provide bikes and water for each ride, with comfortable stopping breaks during the tour. Each tour will cover about 8 to 10 miles of Houston bike trails and streets.  Experience one of the finest urban parks in the world! Fun, adventurous, and informative this tour incorporates...