Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Call: 423-434-5785
Date: Every Monday, Jan. 24 – March 7
Time: 6 p.m. EST
Ages: 18+
Cost: Free
Registration: Register by Monday, Jan. 10 by phone, in person at the Langston Centre, or online here: https://forms.gle/2n3Y12SUbUWn4yv86
Instructor: Investing Bae (Alaina Bradley and Jay Fleming)
This is an introductory class where we’ll walk you step by step through the stock market. Over the course of six weeks, we’ll cover stock market basics including terminology, indexes, options, ETFs, dividend investing, and more. We’ll also go over how to research stocks with technical and fundamental analysis. Most importantly, we’ll cover risk management and trading psychology for beginners.
Basic Kiswahili
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Call: 423-434-5785
Date: Every Friday beginning Jan. 28
Time: 1– 2 p.m.
Ages: 18+
Cost: Free
Registration: Register by Friday, Jan. 14 by phone, in person at the Langston Centre, or online here: https://forms.gle/2n3Y12SUbUWn4yv86
Instructor: Martha Michieka
The primary goal of the course is to provide participants with the basic spoken knowledge of the Kiswahili language. Possible topics covered in 6 weeks –
• Introduction: Kiswahili and Swahili culture, the alphabet
• How to greet each other – Say hello and goodbye
• How to introduce oneself and tell others what you like and don’t like
• How to introduce friends/family members and others
• How to introduce family members – names of family members (and numbers)
• Basic conversation – talking about hobbies, foods, modes of transportation in East Africa etc. (we take topic requests from students too)
Contemporary Black Issues
Location: The Langston Centre, 315 Elm St.
Call: 423-434-5785
Date: Every Wednesday, Feb. 2 – March 9
Time: Noon– 1 p.m.
Ages: 18+
Cost: $20
Registration: Register by Wednesday, Jan. 19 in person at the Langston Centre.
Instructor: Dr. Daryl Carter
This course will examine the Black American experience since 2001. We will discuss culture, politics, demographic change, war, peace, President Obama, his successor, economics, and “populist” backlash. This course is designed for everyone. Please reach out to Dr. Carter with any questions you may have concerning this course. carterda@etsu.edu.
The 5 Levels of Leadership Mastermind Group
Location: The Langston Centre, 315 Elm St.
Call: 423-434-5785
Date: Every Tuesday, beginning Jan. 18
Time: 5-6 p.m. EST
Ages: 18+
Cost: $10
Registration: Register by Tuesday, Jan. 4 in person at the Langston Centre.
Instructor: Dave McAuley
This group takes on the Mastermind Group format (interactive and discussion) based on the book entitled, The 5 Levels of Leadership by John C. Maxwell. Reading the book is recommended but not required. The facilitator will provide weekly handouts and discussion guides for the course. The 5 Levels of Leadership provides a pathway for growing as a leader and for being effective with each person you lead. The Mastermind format will tap into the various experiences and wisdom of each group participant to create discussions that will inspire and challenge every leader in the room.
Question. Persuade. Refer. (QPR)
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Call: 423-434-5785
Date: Every Thursday, Jan. 27 – March 6
Time: 9–10 a.m. EST
Ages: 18+
Cost: No Cost
Registration: Register by Thursday, Jan. 13 by phone, in person at the Langston Centre, or online here: https://forms.gle/2n3Y12SUbUWn4yv86
Instructor: Kayla Sharpe
Individuals learn how to identify warning signs, how to interrupt the crisis, and how to direct that person to proper care. QPR is a nationally used, evidenced based training that assists people in learning how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help. QPR is designed to get people comfortable with directing loved ones to care if they have never been put in a position to do so.