BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260910T180000Z DTEND:20260910T190000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Great Rivers That Shaped History - parts 3 & 4/Senior Center Educational Program DESCRIPTION:Note: The programs in this series from Great Courses Plus does not have to be viewed in consecutive order. The Ever-Fertile Nile: Visualize the centrality of the Nile in the life of ancient Egypt\, both as the source of agricultural prosperity and its symbolic role in Egyptian religion. Track the river's history and culture\, from Roman domination to Napoleon's conquest and the world's fascination with Egyptology. Follow the 19th century search for the Nile's source\, and modern regulation of the Nile for power and irrigation. The Jordan: Real and Symbolic: The River Jordan holds immense symbolic and spiritual meaning in the Middle East. Travel into the river's significance in both the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament\, in its relation to Jesus' ministry\, and learn about the exploration of the Jordan and Dead Sea by Western travelers. Take account of the role of the Jordan in 20th century Zionism\, and in conflict between Israel and its neighbors. Hosted by the CAST Senior Center\, CAST Educational Programs were developed to reach a wide audience of senior citizens\, providing a variety of interesting subjects via in-person presentations and experiences. Scheduled year-round\, we host programs at the CAST Senior Center\, but also travel to area libraries\, museums\, places of interest\, and other Senior/Community Centers in our area to introduce Seniors to the many program opportunities that are available. Our programs are open to the public and there are no membership dues. Unless noted\, the programs are provided free and no preregistration is required. Carpooling is available for out-of-town trips. Check out our program schedule every month and join us for our next event. We look forward to seeing you! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Note: The programs in this series from Great Courses Plus does not have to be viewed in consecutive order. The Ever-Fertile Nile: Visualize the centrality of the Nile in the life of ancient Egypt\, both as the source of agricultural prosperity and its symbolic role in Egyptian religion. Track the river'\;s history and culture\, from Roman domination to Napoleon'\;s conquest and the world'\;s fascination with Egyptology. Follow the 19th century search for the Nile'\;s source\, and modern regulation of the Nile for power and irrigation. The Jordan: Real and Symbolic: The River Jordan holds immense symbolic and spiritual meaning in the Middle East. Travel into the river'\;s significance in both the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament\, in its relation to Jesus'\; ministry\, and learn about the exploration of the Jordan and Dead Sea by Western travelers. Take account of the role of the Jordan in 20th century Zionism\, and in conflict between Israel and its neighbors. Hosted by the CAST Senior Center\, CAST Educational Programs were developed to reach a wide audience of senior citizens\, providing a variety of interesting subjects via in-person presentations and experiences. Scheduled year-round\, we host programs at the CAST Senior Center\, but also travel to area libraries\, museums\, places of interest\, and other Senior/Community Centers in our area to introduce Seniors to the many program opportunities that are available. Our programs are open to the public and there are no membership dues. Unless noted\, the programs are provided free and no preregistration is required. Carpooling is available for out-of-town trips. Check out our program schedule every month and join us for our next event. We look forward to seeing you! LOCATION:CAST Senior Center\, Room 112 600 N. German St. New Ulm\, MN 56073 UID:e.18.54190 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260824T020847Z URL:http://business.newulm.com/events/details/great-rivers-that-shaped-history-parts-3-4-senior-center-educational-program-54190 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR