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It's an Ethical Conundrum:  Where do you Stand?

Instructor
Marlene Solender
SMG241C

Course Description

Early in the last century, advice columns were called "Agony Aunts" or "Agony Uncles." In our generation, we had "Dear Abby," "Ann Landers," "Miss Manners," and "Dear Prudence," amongst many other "problem solvers." Did advice columns end with the advent of the internet and social media? Heck No! Now we have sites such as "Ask Polly," "Captain Awkward," and, of course, the "New York Times Ethicist." This four-week interactive session will explore some of the most interesting and juiciest ethical (or unethical) conundrums to answer the question, "Did the so-called advice givers get it right?" So, let's discuss and have some interactive summer fun. Space is limited. The instructor was great. - OLLI Patron

Lectures

  1. Agony Aunts and Uncles Etc.
  2. Dear Abby Etc.
  3. Captain Awkward Etc.
  4. The Ethicist Etc.

Course Info

  • Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Date: Tuesdays, August 6, 13, 20, 27
  • Location: Lifelong Learning classrooms, Continuing Education Building
  • Fees: Member - $70
    Non-member - $90
    One-time guest pass, Member or Non-member at the door - $30.

About the Instructor

  • Marlene Solender is a former executive in microbiology and laboratory science and chief project executive for the development of major health care information systems. As an adjunct professor in information systems she developed exceptional public speaking skills with a knack for unique presentations. In her "retirement" Marlene is a music historian who shares her love of musical theater, the movies and the American Songbook with audiences on land and to cruise ship audiences around the globe. Using her unique entertainment skills, the life stories of composers, lyricists and other famous personalities are punctuated by the music of the time. Marlene fills the room with story and song and the audience leaves the theater humming and singing!