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History Seminar Fall 2019 Schedule
October 2, 2019
Presented by Tim McMannon
The War of 1812 has been called "the second American Revolution," "the war that forged a nation," and a civil
war. But, as historian Walter Borneman, wrote, "In some respects, it was a silly little war." This
presentation will provide an overview of the war's causes, course, and consequences, with particular emphasis
on the unexpected elements--that is, the ironic and stupid ones.
October 9, 2019
Presented by Bob Baugher
Join us for an overview of the history of HIV/AIDS and a discussion of why people in the United States still
die from AIDS, despite what is known about HIV.
October 16, 2019
Presented by Tim McMannon
“There’s no place like home.” “I’m melting . . . melting . . .” “We’re not in Kansas anymore.”
Sure, you know all about the Wizard of Oz—at least the movie version, which celebrated its 80th birthday this
year. But do you know what historians, economists, and political scientists have said about L. Frank Baum’s
original book? What does William Jennings Bryan have to do with it? What in the world is bimetallism? And
what’s up with those flying monkeys? We’ll look at The Wonderful Wizard of Oz as allegory and consider some
possible symbolism in this “children’s” classic.
October 23, 2019
Presented by Kurt D. Bennett, Kurt Bennett Attorneys, Normandy Park
Firearm regulation is understandably a hot issue in our society today. People on all sides of the issue have
strong opinions about what the law should be. But what exactly are the current laws? And how and why did the
they develop like they did? Come find out at this History Seminar.
October 30, 2019
Presented by Rachael Bledsaw
Want to get revenge on people who have hurt you? Jealous that your neighbor has healthier cows than you do?
Annoyed that a peddler won’t sell you needles? Witchcraft might be for you! Cause mayhem! Control the weather!
Attend amazing outdoor night parties!
Looking for a way to distinguish yourself? Have a degree you haven’t been able to use yet? Living in an area
with a lot of tension and people willing to pay to stay safe? Witch Hunting might be for you! Bring justice
and order! Flagrantly ignore laws that have been standing for decades! Make great money off community fears!
Learn about magic, witches, and witch hunting in Early Modern Europe (1500-1750). Discover what it meant to be
a witch and why people believed they were witches. Then learn the details of how a witch hunt broke down, why
witches were a threat in the first place, and why actually getting caught by the Inquisition could be the best
way to save your life! Be ready to cackle and brew as you learn about the Witch Way.
November 6, 2019
Presented by Justin Taillon, Faculty, Hospitality and Tourism Management
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is recognized globally as a first-rate tourism destination. From the world's
most elite hotel to prestigious shopping, and from an indoor ski mountain to man-made islands, the UAE has set
itself apart. Our perceptions of tourism in the UAE are mostly true of experiences in the country for tourists.
Yet, there are hidden experiences that tourists rarely get to gaze upon. Specifically, the local population
rarely interacts with tourists.
Only 18% of the people residing in the UAE are citizens. Furthermore, a vast majority of the citizens do not
reside in Dubai or Abu Dhabi, the two major tourism destinations of the UAE, and are not interacting often with
tourists. With this said, the impacts of tourism are causing disturbances in the socio-cultural heritage of all
of the citizens. Yet, it has been difficult for researchers to identify the magnitude of those impacts.
Highline’s own Justin Taillon and Esmat Zaidan (of the Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management in Dubai) were
funded by the UAE government to investigate resident perceptions of socio-cultural changes brought about by
tourism development. Join us for History Seminar as Justin explores the challenges facing the UAE as it works to
sustain its heritage during times of tourism development.
November 13, 2019
Presented by Rhiannon Hillman, Faculty, English
We now have the technology to edit our human genome. This technology, called CRISPR, has the ability to
significantly alter future generations for both good and bad. This begs the question: what happens when we
start ranking humans and deciding which features, attributes, or skills are most desirable, and which are
least desirable? To answer these and many more questions, we must turn to our past.
Eugenics was once widely practiced across America and was touted as the way both to create the perfect human
and to free the nation of degenerates. This pseudoscience prevailed for decades, systematically sterilizing,
incarcerating, and sometimes even killing those deemed “unfit.”
November 20, 2019
Presented by Monica Twork, Faculty, Library
American author and librarian Elizabeth Gray Vining enjoyed the unprecedented experience of serving as Crown
Prince Akihito’s tutor in English language and American culture during the American occupation of Japan
(1945-1952). While providing the future emperor with an American-style educational experience emphasizing
individualism and democracy, Vining also acted as an advocate for the imperial family in the American media.
Her writings humanized the imperial family and promoted a public image of a peace-loving emperor, which helped
to legitimize the continuation of the Japanese imperial system for the American public.
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