Join us as we explore why humans crave chocolate more than other foods and what that outcome means in the greater context of addiction.

Stem cells--they're talked about in the news and you probably can more or less describe what they are but do you really know what they can do? This course will give an brief overview of: what stem cells are; how they differ from progenitor cells; the difference between embryonic, adult and iPS cells; and potential therapeutic applications.

Our society applauds students that speak up in class and praise those that socialize well ("He's the life of the party" or "She's the social butterfly") but what about those of us that hate talking in class, prefer our own thoughts, and become exhausted when overstimulated? In this session, we'll explore how our personality type affects how we communicate and function in with the world we live in.

Did you know that when your mother was your age, women in the United States were not allowed to hold credit cards, without asking their father or husband for permission? You may have heard about Sheryl Sandberg’s recent book, Lean In, or about the controversy surrounding it. What is feminism? And more importantly, does it still have a meaning for us today, in 21st Century America? What impact will feminism have on you, your career, your life? And more importantly, how can we make a change? Female and male students both encouraged to attend!!!!