EarthDiverse course: "The History of Happiness" begins tomorrow (Wed 20 March, 11:00am)
EarthDiverse is happy(!) to announce it's newest short course (3 consecutive weekly sessions), entitled "The History of Happiness" with Peter Dornauf, beginning Wednesday 20 March 11:00am-1:00pm (New Zealand time) [US equivalents: begins Tue 19 Mar 2024, 3:00-5:00pm Pacific and 6:00-8:00pm Eastern].
This class is offered as both an in-person class at the EarthDiverse Centre in Hamilton, New Zealand, or as an on-line, live-streamed course via Zoom, available from anywhere in the world with a good internet connection. Check out the course page (links below) for global time zone equivalents if you plan to zoom in from elsewhere.
Peter is a well known Waikato artist, art critic and a writer of poetry, fiction and non-fiction, and is a part-time lecturer for EarthDiverse in the Arts and Humanities. He teaches regular Art, History and Philosophy courses at EarthDiverse.
Come and join us for a couple of hours of fun each week for a few weeks!
Poll: Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?
Buses can be a relaxing way to get home if you have a seat and enough space. However, it can be off-putting when someone is taking a phone call next to you.
Do you think it's inconsiderate for people to have lengthy phone calls on a bus? Vote in the poll, and add your comments below.
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64% Yes
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33.5% No
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2.5% Other - I'll share below
Unlock the Answer: Today’s Riddle is Trickier Than You Think!
What English word retains the same pronunciation, even after you take away four of its five letters?
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Have you picked up your tickets to our 80th anniversary party yet?
Kia ora neighbours, here is the cover of our amazing 80th anniversary special edition! There's just enough time to book your ticket to join editor Jo McCarroll at Hamilton Gardens on November 11. Ticketholders will get this special (RRP $16.20) in their goody bags. Each goody bag is also packed with gardening paraphernalia and a brand new Jack Hobbs-bred Hebe 'The Gardener' plant, released to mark this amazing milestone. Plus you'll also get all-day entry to the Enclosed Gardens, canapes and bubbles
, and spot prizes. We'd love to see you there.
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