06-P – What in the World!?!
At a Glance
Time
Three weeks:
Friday, Oct. 2 – 16, 2026
10 – 11:30 a.m. CT
Cost
$50.00
Location
Hybrid (In-Person)
Boys & Girls Club of Story County, 210 S 5th St, Ames
Class limit: 30
Course Description
The course will examine world events as they happen. Jeff Schroeder will prepare lectures and moderate discussions on current global events. Emphasis will be on international topics of interest. Topics to be covered will be determined by unfolding events.
Instructor
Jeff Schroeder has a bachelor’s degree from Iowa State University, and a doctorate in comparative political economy from the University of Oregon. Jeff had a logistics career with Fritz Co. (a division of UPS). He teaches courses for Des Moines Area Community College from international business to international studies, while actively consulting on transportation security and global logistics projects.