We are what we wear: How dress communicates meaning
Research in clothing communication has shown that people are quick to judge who you are based on what you are wearing, and many times are mistaken. What are you communicating by the clothing choices you make?
Christine Nerad
Historical clothing and textiles: Memorializing consumption through material culture
What is "material culture?" And, why is its consumption so important to our sense of well-being? This presentation can focus on any decade of clothing history.
Christine Nerad
Visual merchandising and display: Why it is called the "silent seller?"
Visual merchandising and display are key components of any sales presentation. How does one build brand appeal through the aesthetics of display strategy?
Christine Nerad
Sewn apparel analysis for the consumer: Judging value, price and fit
Some consumers appear to be blissfully unaware of how their clothing is improperly-fit, overly-priced and that they are being taken advantage of.
Christine Nerad
Dining at the table: Etiquette for a business breakfast, lunch or dinner
What is the proper fork to use; what do I do with the pit in the olive; and where should I put my chewing gum?
Christine Nerad
Setting the table
How to build place settings and table top set-ups for a variety of events.
Christine Nerad
Preserving treasured documents: Tricks of the trade
Family history research, scrapbooking - the process of rediscovering and holding on to our memories is experiencing a revival in our society. Learn the basics of preserving your treasured documents, including strategies, materials and tools for proper storage and cleaning.
Carrie Phillips
Nutrition
Any topic a group would like to know more about.
Kay Soltesz
Organic debate
Is it worth the price?
Kay Soltesz
Culture, food and chronic health conditions
Kay Soltesz
Convenience vs. conviction: A look at our food culture and how it has changed
Kay Soltesz
Fight BAC: Fighting food-borne illnesses in the home
Kay Soltesz
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