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Deb Nystrom (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Foundations of Online Genealogy Online via Microsoft TeamsPersonal DevelopmentThere has never been a better time to discover your family's history. Gone are the days of only traveling to courthouse basements and archives. You can now research easily from your own home. Join the Formidable Genealogist and learn how to get started, reviews of subscription websites, which tools to use, which types of records you'll find, plus how to be an effective and accurate researcher. 60 minutes of instruction, 30 minutes provided for questions.Fall 2025
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Deb Nystrom (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Genealogy Methods: Research Skills Through Case Studies Online via Microsoft TeamsPersonal DevelopmentIt can take years to learn how to research effectively. Watch as I go through the steps that I use as a professional genealogist to solve common research problems. These case studies will show you techniques that you can apply to your own research.Fall 2025
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Know Your Muslim NeighborPersonal DevelopmentJoin a lively discussion to learn about Islam and Muslims. You’ll learn about the articles of faith, rituals and practices, and how they affect a Muslim’s daily life. This event will provide you with a safe space to ask any related questions about your Muslim neighbor. We look forward to seeing you in our journey to break through any stereotypes and misconceptions about each other and build a stronger community together. Class provided by The Building Blocks of Islam, a 501-c3 non profit organization, which provides outreach programs to build bridges of mutual understanding with other communities. Age 15+, no materials neededFall 2025
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Know Your Muslim StudentPersonal DevelopmentTeachers, get to know your Muslim students by gaining an understanding of their religious beliefs and practices and how you can meet their unique needs in the classroom and school environments. This class will provide a safe space for you to ask any related questions about your Muslim student. Class provided by The Building Blocks of Islam, a 501-c3 non profit organization, which provides outreach programs to build bridges of mutual understanding with other communities.Fall 2025
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Deb Nystrom (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Level Up Your Genealogy 1 Online via Microsoft TeamsPersonal DevelopmentMyHeritage and Ancestry are some of the biggest research sites, but what do you do when they don't have the information that you're looking for? This course covers how to use the FamilySearch Catalog, working with autosomal DNA and other repositories to use beyond the large genealogy platforms.Fall 2025
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Deb Nystrom (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Level Up Your Genealogy 2: Genealogy Boot Camp Online via Microsoft TeamsPersonal DevelopmentMoving beyond auto-generated hints on the big platforms like Ancestry.com and MyHeritage is the only way to make progress in your research. I will show you 23 research techniques used by the pros.Fall 2025
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Deb Nystrom (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Level Up Your Genealogy 3: Refining Skills Online via Microsoft TeamsPersonal DevelopmentHere are even more research tips and tricks that you can instantly apply to your own research. I will be going through ways to retrain your brain to notice details and follow clues, practical tips for research, U.S. military records and research beyond the U.S.Fall 2025
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moodboard (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Retiring? What Do You Want to Be When You Grow UP?Personal DevelopmentRetirement can be a scary, life changing time or with some thought and planning, it can be a very rewarding and enjoyable time of life. If you are retired or are considering retirement, take this class and discover the myriad opportunities that await you. Subjects covered include how to add meaning to life, how to fill the 8 or 10 hours a day that you used to work, travel, learn new things, volunteerism, hobbies, interesting leisure activities, creative pursuits, physical well-being, start a business, get social, downsize, and other thought provoking subjects.Fall 2025