Meadowood

Join us for an engaging zoology course! At Meadowood, we foster curiosity and promote a love of learning. Expand your knowledge and explore the fascinating world of zoology. It's a great opportunity for minds to grow and curiosity to thrive!

In Zoology: Understanding the Animal World, The Great Courses teams up with the Smithsonian, the acknowledged leader in animal research, conservation, and education, to bring you 24 visually rich lectures that take you behind the scenes of not only the animal world but of the scientists trying to understand how it works. Dr. Donald E. Moore III—director of the Oregon Zoo and senior science advisor at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo—has crafted a wonderful introduction to the fundamentals of zoology through the eyes of a trained zoologist, bringing you up close and personal with a breathtaking variety of animal species: crocodiles, birds of prey, lions, dolphins, giant pandas, elephants, and more. Packed with exclusive footage from zoos, research parks, and animals in their natural habitats, as well as interviews with other Smithsonian scientists, these lectures will reveal the hidden world of animals in a way no textbook could ever hope to do.

Join Us for an Art Gallery & Social Event!

We're thrilled to invite you to a special evening showcasing our resident collections alongside stunning works from Brown County artists. Come enjoy an inspiring display of creativity, meet fellow art lovers, and engage in conversation over refreshments.

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to celebrate art and community!

New Great Courses: William Shakespeare: Comedies, Histories, and Tragedies- Part 1

There is no more important author in Western literature than William Shakespeare. And his plays—whether a comedy like A Midsummer Night's Dream; a history like Henry IV; or a tragedy like Hamlet—are treasure troves of insight into our very humanity. Shakespeare: Comedies, Histories, Tragedies introduces you to Shakespeare's plays and explains the achievement that makes Shakespeare the leading playwright in Western civilization. The key to that achievement is his ""abundance,"" says Professor Saccio—not only in the number and length of his plays, but also in the variety of experiences they depict, the multitude of actions and characters they contain, the combination of public and private life they deal with, the richness of feelings they express and can provoke in an audience and in readers, and the fullness of language and suggestion. Due to the length of this series, it will be split into two different parts. Part 1 will consist of eighteen 30 minute lectures. Repeats each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Spanish Table. Habla Espanol? Brush off the rust and speak Spanish with friendly people each Monday evening during dinner. Make a reservation with the front desk to be included in this group.

Great Decisions: Competition, Cold War, or Conflict? Navigating US-China Relations in Tense Times

Presenter: Dr. Hong Zhang. Hong Zhang is an Assistant Professor in the International Studies Department. With a PhD in Public Policy from George Mason University, her research focuses on China’s role in global development, particularly in infrastructure development and industrialization. Her fieldwork has taken her to various countries in Asia and Africa to examine China’s developmental impact. She co-edits the People’s Map of Global China and the Global China Pulse journal, initiatives that foster collective efforts to study China’s global presence. Prior to joining Indiana University, she was a China Public Policy Postdoctoral Fellow at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government (2022-2024), a Postdoctoral Fellow at Johns Hopkins University's School of Advanced International Studies and the Columbia-Harvard China and the World Program (2021-2022). She holds a Master's degree in Sociology from the London School of Economics and Political Science, and a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Renmin University of China.