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Course Overview

Join us for an exploration of women, sports, and politics as we analyze the 2024 Paris Olympics through a personal lens. My mother was an avid sports fan, and her life experiences reinforced the lesson that “the personal is political.” I was her primary caregiver for fourteen years, and although she passed away in April 2023, I know how she would have viewed the 2024 Paris Olympics—who her favorite athletes were and how their political contexts would have enhanced their appeal for her. We’ll discuss and watch videos of performances by athletes like Simone Biles, Brittany Griner, Sabrina Ionescu, Gabby Thomas, and Stephen Curry, exploring their impact both in sports and in the political landscape. We’ll examine how their achievements resonate beyond sports and influence the political landscape.

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Type
In-Person
Days
T
Time
1:00PM to 3:00PM
Dates
Mar 11, 2025
Schedule
Contact Hours
2.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
fee non-credit $25.00 Click here to get more information
Drop Request Deadline
Mar 08, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
Mar 08, 2025
Instructor(s)

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Proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test is no longer required for entry. Masks are recommended.

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This class is eligible for UNM Tuition Remission under Personal Enrichment.

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