Public Lectures and Events This Spring at UC Berkeley Extension

BERKELEY – Free or very low-cost public events and lectures are part of how UC Berkeley Extension fulfills its mission to bring exceptional educational opportunities to the community.

Project Event-Planning Toolkit
Tuesday, January 23, 6:30-9:30 pm — $25
San Francisco: South of Market Center, 95 Third St.

Learn the ins and outs of planning events. To produce an event successfully, a planner needs to be able to manage resources such as time, money, human power, information and space. Through lectures, group discussions and hands-on exercises, students learn practical tools to allocate, direct and control these resources. (EDP 326215)

Perfect Pairings: Practical Advice for Partnering Wine with Food, with Evan and Joyce Goldstein
Saturday, February 24, 4-6 pm — $25
San Francisco: South of Market Center, 95 Third St.

Thousands of wines from around the world are now commonly available, and the American palate continues to evolve. Join us for an afternoon of straightforward, practical advice on how to choose the right bottle for each meal with master sommelier Evan Goldstein and celebrated chef Joyce Goldstein. Tastings and a copy of Evan Goldstein’s book Perfect Pairings are included. (EDP 026708)

Blair and Britain: Tough Times and Hard Labor
Tuesday, March 13, 4:30-6 pm — Free
Berkeley: Faculty Club, UC campus

In 1997, Tony Blair became Prime Minister with a huge parliamentary majority and a promise of rejuvenating Britain. Since then, Blair has won three successive general elections and a nearly 10-year term as prime minister. What was the New Labor vision? Has Blair succeeded in transforming Britain? Is New Labor now facing tough times? Examine these questions and consider the immediate future for Blair and Britain. (EDP 286138)

Right-Sizing Your World
Saturday, April 14, 9:30 am-12:30 pm — Free
San Francisco: South of Market Center, 95 Third St.

Each year more than 800,000 Americans are expected to move to a new home to pursue their retirement. Bestselling author and lecturer Ciji Ware offers a seven-step plan for launching into this major life transition. She'll also provide tips on how to deal with the emotional factors inevitably involved in such shifts, including attachments to possessions, and coping with reluctant mates and nostalgic adult children. (EDP 026633)

The American Presidency in the Year 2007
Thursday, April 26, 7:30-9:30 pm — Free
Berkeley: 155 Dwinelle, UC campus

The president’s popularity ratings have been consistently below 50 percent and public opinion polls reveal substantial discontent with the progress on the war in Iraq. How have those public perceptions influenced the president and his performance? How will the Democrats’ wins of the House and Senate majorities in November 2006 affect the president’s final two years in office? (EDP 036129)

Cal Day 2007: A Day to Discover the Berkeley Campus
Saturday, April 21, 9 am-4 pm — Free
Berkeley: UC campus

You’re invited to the University’s annual open house. Tour the beautiful campus, attend lectures, enjoy athletic events, watch performances, learn about academic programs and participate in activities for the whole family. For more information, call (510) 642-2294 or visit the website at www.berkeley.edu/calday.

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Founded in 1891, UC Berkeley Extension is the continuing education branch of the University of California Berkeley . Today, Extension offers 2,000 courses each year, including online courses, along with more than 30 certificate programs and customized contract training. Free and low-cost public programs are also frequently offered as a community service.

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