FSEM Courses

Christmas celebrations have changed as Americans have changed, and in the last century, Hanukkah has become attached to Christmas in uniquely American ways. In this FSEM, we’ll explore how various groups of Americans have understood the birth of a Jewi …

What’s your story?  How do you understand who you are, what your purpose is, how you are impacting others and the broader world around you?  In what ways do stories and storytelling pervade our world—not only as literature (oral and written), but also as a form of both practical and spiritual seeking and understanding? 

This course is a seminar that explores the historical and current phenomenon of journeys across the United States through the examination of case studies, with particular attention paid to privilege, age, race, and gender.

Hurricanes. Floods. Tornadoes. Wildfires. Earthquakes. Blizzards. Throughout United States history, natural disasters have redefined the American physical and political landscape. They have also exposed human-made decision-making and social structures that proved disastrous in their own right.

In Arabic culture, food transcends the simple act of nourishment to become a vital thread in the fabric of daily life. It is a cultural touchstone, reflecting a rich tapestry of history and tradition that varies across different regions of the Arab world. Hospitality is a cornerstone value, and meals are a profound expression of warmth and generosity.

It’s been estimated that college graduates have 80,000 working hours in their career. So, as a future college graduate, if you desire to build a better world for yourself and future generations, then your choice of career is one of their best opportuni …