BROOKLINE, MA – Brookline Adults & Community Education, a Brookline public schools department, is offering a series of special conferences this winter.
The series will begin on Thursday, January 20 with face-to-face and virtual events. For more information or to register, visit www.brooklineadulted.org.
Here is a list of upcoming conferences:
January 20, 2022 at 7:00 PM (Brookline High School)
Benefits backed by the science of cannabis and CBD oil
Benjamin Caplan, MD, instructor
Join Dr. CED Clinic Caplan for an exciting and educational conversation. Dr. Caplan will review all aspects of the Massachusetts medical cannabis program; from the conditions of habilitation and the telemedicine appointment process, to the exclusive products and the legal protection that patients have at their disposal. Learn how the endocannabinoid system works and how you can make it work for you. Dr. Caplan will address your questions, as well as common misconceptions people may have about cannabis, CBD oil, and patients who use it.
January 27, 2022 at 7:00 PM (online)
The pandemic, the supply chain and shopping: will things return to normal?
Dr. Arzum Akkas, Instructor
“In this intimate conversation with Dr. Arzum Akkas, you will advance your understanding of the supply chain we have come to trust as consumers. The great disruptions in the global supply chain have made products more expensive. For example, this past holiday season, have you noticed more empty shelves and late orders in popular items than in years past? Is it just the result of the pandemic or is it more at stake? This is a sincere discussion of supply chains through a lens of environmental sustainability. Dr. Akkas is an adjunct professor of operations and technology management at Boston University’s Questrom School of Business. “
February 17, 2022 at 7:00 PM (online)
Modern architecture in classic Brookline neighborhoods
Marcus Gleysteen, instructor
“Brookline, dotted with historic colonial houses, may seem like an unlikely city to build modern architecture. However, there is a tendency to build bold, abstract designs now more than ever. In this class, we’ll talk about clean, elegant design. that doesn’t overwhelm the landscape or stand out too much in the more classic neighborhoods around Brookline.We’ll look at photos and share the benefits of a modern design that is subtle, ceiling-like, and at the same time respects the most classic neighbors outside .. Marcus founded by Marcus Gleysteen Architects (MGa), which is a full-service architectural firm specializing in residential design. “
March 9, 2022 at 7:00 PM (Brookline High School)
The voice of the patriots: Bob Socci
Bob Socci, instructor
“What’s the inside game? Listen to Bob Socci, who plays the New England Patriots’ game-by-game radio presenter at 98.5 The Sports Hub. Before joining the Patriots, Bob was Navy football team for 15 seasons, Navy basketball for 11 seasons and has over two (2) decades of experience as a minor league baseball radio announcer for the Pawtucket Red Sox, Norfolk Tides, Albuquerque Isotopes, Frederick Keys, Delmarva Shorebirds and Peoria Chiefs Socci joined the 98.5 broadcast team in 2013 and has been lucky enough to call three (3) Super Bowl Championships with his partner, the former Marshal of Patriots field, Scott Zolak “.
March 10, 2022 at 7:00 PM (online)
Suppression of voters: Not a southern problem. It is a problem of democracy.
Pratt Wiley, instructor
“To build a more perfect union, we must stand together against those who seek to use unjust and anti-democratic laws in order to divide us and frustrate the will of the people. This is not a democratic, republican or independent issue. It is not. “It’s a problem for the South. It’s a problem for democracy. When it comes to protecting the voting rights of all Americans, there can’t be a middle ground. Join Pratt Wiley in a lively discussion about history.” of voter suppression and more recent attempts at this .. Learn what we need to do about suppressing voters as U.S. citizens, regardless of party affiliation.Pratt is the president and CEO of The Partnership, an organization dedicated to improving the competitiveness of the region by attracting, developing, retaining and recruiting multicultural professionals, and during its 33-year history, The Partnership has collaborated with 500 corporations that they have sponsored 4,668 multicultural executives and professionals in the organization’s innovative leadership. development programming. Pratt is a leader and strategic planner in the fields of law, politics, nonprofit management, and business management. Previously, Pratt served as National Democratic Committee Committee’s National Expansion Director, where he was responsible for designing and implementing the DNC program to ensure that all eligible voters could register and vote, and that all votes they were accurately counted, from 2013 to 2017 “.
