Explore the intersection of Dayton's history and the shadowy world of George Koval, the American-born Soviet spy codenamed "Delmar," who infiltrated the Manhattan Project and altered the course of the nuclear arms race. The two-hour seminar will unravels Koval’s life as a Soviet spy in Dayton, the programs that he accessed, and his escape to Russia. We will discuss his hidden motivations to commit espionage and his profound but largely covert impact on the United States' post-World War II spy hunts.

Our modern society is immersed in science based systems and high-tech gadgets,; including GPS, satellites communication and space exploration, fiber optics and lasers, medical imaging (MRI), and emerging technologies such as Quantum Computing and Artificial Intelligence. If you wondered how these gadgets do their magic, this seminar is for you. After a review of basic concepts of modern physics, we will describe the operation principles of GPS and atomic clock, medical MRI, cryptocurrency, artificial neural networks, and quantum computers. Leave your advanced calculus and differential equations at home. All the Math that you will need will be provided.

This six -session seminar explores the history and impact of mental health institutions. Through a series of documentary viewings and discussions, participants will examine how society has defined and responded to mental illness, from the rise of asylums to the transition toward community-based care. The seminar highlights the experiences of those who lived and worked within institutional settings and considers how cultural attitudes, policy decisions, and treatment practices have shaped mental health care over time. Each session encourages critical thinking about the balance between care and control, the ethics of institutional treatment, and how the legacy of these systems continues to influence modern mental health approaches.

"The Sound of Music" recently celebrated its 60th anniversary and remains one of the most beloved movies in film history. In this seminar we will examine the stories behind the story, and get to know the real Maria, Captain, and eldest daughter through their own books. We will also view: "The Trapp Family Singers," the original German movie which served as the basis for the Broadway show and Hollywood movie, and its sequel, "The Von Trapp Family in America"; "The Von Trapp Family: A Life of Music," based on a book by the eldest Von Trapp daughter, and several documentaries.