2023 GPU Class Catalog

[113] Hands-on Chemistry 45 Participants

[119] Lights! Camera! Action! 14 Participants Make a short television show using multicam production techniques!

Join us for hands-on chemistry fun! In this course, we will be working as real scientists to understand how the world works. Be prepared to get a little messy as we experiment with chromatography and diffusion art, sugar rainbow, superabsorbent polymers and more! [114] Having Fun with the Business Model Canvas 20 Participants Learn how to use the Business Model Canvas, tool used to bring to a business to life. Explore how businesses operate with a fun and relatable business case.

[120] Make a Basket 12 Participants

Learn basic weaving techniques and make your own simple basket out of reed (both plain and dyed).

[121] Microscope Guessing Game 15 Participants

How does Velcro work? Are all cell phone screens the same? Why does cat hair stick to everything? Use optical and scanning electron microscopes to answer these questions and many more.

[115] Intro to Archery 20 Participants

[122] Name that Animal 15 Participants

Explore the world of archery with the opportunity for novice and advanced shooters to shoot both recurve and compound archery equipment. The class will include primarily spot target shooting indoors, however, we have the facility to shoot outdoors and allow participants to try out state-of- the-art video archery system (TechnoHunt 400). [116] Intro to Theatrical Costumes and Construction 16 Participants Explore what it takes to make theatrical costumes. This class will be very “hands-on.” Learn a few basic sewing skills and come away with a small tote bag that you sew yourself. [117] Journal Making with the Writing Center @ MSU 15 Participants Create your own creative journal to write your story in! During the class sessions, participants will be provided with a journal of their choice and decorating materials (i.e. markers, stickers, scrapbooking material, scissors, glue, etc.) to construct their journal. The Writing Center will also provide various prompts to include in the journals to think, reflect and write about.

Guess an animal based off of a special adaption it’s made to thrive inside the environment that it lives in. After the guessing, there will be a brief discussion regarding the animal in question so participants can learn even more about the amazing adaptations around us. [123] Physical Therapy 101: Spartans Will Move 40 Participants Discover how physical therapists help people improve their ability to move, perform daily activities, recover from injury and live a healthy, active lifestyle. Get up and get active! Learn and perform treatments commonly used in physical therapy for a variety of medical conditions. [124] Physics is Fun 100 Participants Come and see interesting and exciting physics demonstrations about the most important physical laws governing our world. [125] Pickleball 24 Participants Learn the basics of pickleball in an active, fun atmosphere. [126] Pizza Making Seminar 10 Participants Learning how to make pizza from scratch and using different technics, sauce and toppings.

[118] Learn to Use a Laser Cutter 20 Participants

Learn about laser cutting and how to make a keychain design in a vector graphics program. Customize your keychain and watch your design cut on the laser cutter.

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