REGISTRATION CLOSED Long before it became a bustling capital, Washington, D.C. was a patchwork of farms and country estates spread across a quiet rural landscape. This presentation traces the transformation of that landscape from the late 18th century until the last farm ceased operation in the 1960s. As the city grew beyond its original bounds, most of these farmsteads and... read more
REGISTRATION CLOSED In this eye-opening session, participants will explore the rapidly evolving world of deepfakes and artificial intelligence scams. Through real-world examples and interactive discussion, attendees will learn how AI-generated content is being used to deceive individuals and organizations—from fake videos and voice cloning to phishing and impersonation... read more
REGISTRATION CLOSED This lecture is an examination of one of the most unusual movements of the early modern times. Symbolism was the movement of decapitations and monsters, gold leaf and screaming figures, eroticism and exotic settings. The contributions from the major artists of the movement will be shown with PowerPoint and discussed by the class using formal and contextual... read more