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CCSU Virtual Scholars For Life! Speaker Series

Scholars for Life Speaker Series

During the pandemic CCSU faculty and guest speakers brought their passions and knowledge to you via our Virtual Scholars For Life! Speaker Series.  Because this venue was so popular we are going to continue to offer some talks virtually.  Our faculty are taking a much-needed break this summer after a busy year, but we are working on our new schedule!

We will also offer our Scholars For Life! Speaker Series and other events on campus when the campus fully opens.  We will keep you posted on that progress. 

If you are interested in learning more about lifelong learning, our virtual events and future on-campus events, please join the mailing list  or contact Christa Sterling @ csterling@ccsu.edu or 860-832-2277.

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Life & Leisure #3

Life Long Learning is a great way to keep your mind sharp!  The Speaking Series is a great program at CCSU – diverse subjects, well done! 

Gary Robinson, New Britain Resident and Life-long Learner!

Life & Leisure #2

I go to the fitness center to exercise my muscles, and I go to CCSU’s Life & Leisure Speaking Series to exercise my brain!  I have a high ‘curiosity quotient (CQ)” so the variety of topics covered in this series helps to satisfy my CQ.  It’s said that curiosity killed the cat, but for me curiosity makes for a more interesting life!

Reverend Dolores, Avid Life-long Learner!

Life & Leisure #1

Education is still important to us and now through the CCSU Continuing Education, ‘Life & Leisure Speaking Series’ it’s also fun again.  Thank You!”

Nick ’70 and JoAnn, Active Life-long Learners!

Scholars For Life! Speaker Series

“The Pequot War” (IN-PERSON Attendance Registration)

Dr. David Naumec, Professor of History

07/29/2024
5:00 pm

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Revisiting the Pequot War (1636-1637): A Historical & Archaeological Perspective Dr. David J. Naumec will discuss the findings of a decade long National Park Service project, "Battlefields of the Pequot War," to document surviving archaeological sites related to the war. During his time as Senior Historian and Archaeologist at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center working under the direction of Dr. Kevin McBride of the University of Connecticut, Dr. Naumec helped identify Pequot War battlefield sites through historical documentation, comparative research, and archaeology surveys. Dr. Naumec will talk about the methodology used to reconstruct battlefield actions and share images of artifacts recovered from those important sites. Dr. David J. Naumec is a Museum Consultant, Historian & Archaeology Field Director for Heritage Consultants, LLC, and an Assistant Professor of History at Central Connecticut State University. He earned his BA in Public History Administration at the University of Connecticut, holds an M.A. in History & Museum Studies from Tufts University, and completed his doctorate in Race & Ethnicity in Early America at Clark University. In recent years, Dr. Naumec served as a Historian at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and has contributed to several museum exhibitions in the region. His historical interests include Native American history, colonial American studies, African American history, the history of Connecticut, and Revolutionary War veterans of color.

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“The Pequot War” (VIRTUAL Attendance Registration)

Dr. David Naumec, Professor of History

07/29/2024
6:00 pm

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Revisiting the Pequot War (1636-1637): A Historical & Archaeological Perspective Dr. David J. Naumec will discuss the findings of a decade long National Park Service project, "Battlefields of the Pequot War," to document surviving archaeological sites related to the war. During his time as Senior Historian and Archaeologist at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center working under the direction of Dr. Kevin McBride of the University of Connecticut, Dr. Naumec helped identify Pequot War battlefield sites through historical documentation, comparative research, and archaeology surveys. Dr. Naumec will talk about the methodology used to reconstruct battlefield actions and share images of artifacts recovered from those important sites. Dr. David J. Naumec is a Museum Consultant, Historian & Archaeology Field Director for Heritage Consultants, LLC, and an Assistant Professor of History at Central Connecticut State University. He earned his BA in Public History Administration at the University of Connecticut, holds an M.A. in History & Museum Studies from Tufts University, and completed his doctorate in Race & Ethnicity in Early America at Clark University. In recent years, Dr. Naumec served as a Historian at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and has contributed to several museum exhibitions in the region. His historical interests include Native American history, colonial American studies, African American history, the history of Connecticut, and Revolutionary War veterans of color.

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Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.

Mahatma Ghandi

CCSU’s Office of Continuing Education offers life-long learning opportunities that are friendly, stimulating and informal.
There are no tests and no grades! You will join a learning community that is full of diversity, conversation, stimulation and friendship.

Expand Your Horizons. Meet New Friends.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to be over 50 to attend any Life, Leisure & Community Programs?

Most of the programs are scheduled to cater to our retired audience, however, anyone can attend.  Just be sure you can keep up with them!

Are there any discounts?

  Check back for our 2019 listing coming soon!

Are there any free events?

Yes.  AARP hosts many events on CCSU’s campus, and these events are free.

Where do I park?

Each individual event will have specific driving and parking instructions.  The events are at various locations, and we will provide the closest parking option.

Is there assistance to the event location?

Yes.  We have handicap parking at every location.  However, because we are a campus and you cannot drive to the front door of most buildings, we use a golf cart to transport those that need assistance.  Please let us know when you register if you require assistance.  Only authorized personnel can drive the carts, so we need to plan ahead.

Who do I contact if I have questions?

Christa Sterling 860-832-2277; csterling@ccsu.edu

Judy Ratcliffe 860-832-2276; jratcliffe@ccsu.edu