July 2023 Newsletter

Stimulation - Knowledge - Interaction - Fun

Online registration opens Wednesday, July 19th at 9:00 a.m.

See the online fall course brochure for class descriptions,

important information, and registration details.

Class descriptions are also on the ASC website:

https://www.acadiaseniorcollege.org/courses

The fall term begins on August 22nd.

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Spring Appeal

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Through a glass darkly: Contours of the

Coming International Order in Light of the Russian War on Ukraine

Anne Clunan, PhD

The inaugural lecture in The Dorothy and Jim Clunan Lecture Series on Cultural Understanding and World Affairs will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 20th at the Neighborhood House in Northeast Harbor. Reception to follow.

Anne is an Associate Professor of National Security Affairs at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterrey, California, and a Faculty Affiliate at the Center for International Security and Cooperation at Stanford University.

SAVE THE DATE

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Mark your calendars and we hope you'll be able to join us.

Boat Trip Review

Last Sunday a group of 21 ASC members hopped aboard the 40' Tricia Clark, Maine’s original puffin boat, for a fabulous trip to Petit Manan Island to view the Atlantic Puffins and many more sea birds. We were joined by Seth Benz, Bird Ecology Director at Schoodic Institute, who shared his wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm for this unique environment.

Mother Nature cooperated and we enjoyed a mostly sunny day and warmish temperatures on the water. Along with dozens of Puffins, we observed Common and Arctic terns, Wilson's Storm-Petrels, a Leach's Storm-Petrel, Razorbills, Surf Scoters, Common Eiders and their chicks, and several other species. The Petit Manan Lighthouse, built in 1857, is the second tallest lighthouse in Maine, standing at 119' tall. We hope we'll be able to offer this outing again next year!