2010
Cultural Institute weekend is July 22-25.
Current Course Offerings
Taste the Mediterranean: Regional Cooking and Wine
As a follow-up to last year’s successful course, nationally acclaimed chef Chris Maher will lead a hands-on culinary tour around the Mediterranean.
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“Where else can you learn so much interesting information in a casual setting amongst grand beauty with the very best professors and fun, new and old friends?” – Liz Martin Armstrong
New Course
Taos as Art: Light, Landscape and Color
Learn how Taos art is both ancient and modern – how it is tied to the sacred land and how it is cosmopolitan in the international experiences of the Taos Founders, artists who went there to paint in the 20th century. Read more...
“We loved coming for these two days and enjoying the classes and camaraderie. The teaching quality in every class I have taken has been amazing.” – Christy Jones
The Secret City: Los Alamos and the Atomic Age
This course will focus on the rich human interest of the Manhattan Project, the science that led to the atomic bomb’s creation and reflection on the legacy left by those uniquely gifted men and women who toiled relentlessly in the mountains of Northern New Mexico to end the most savage war of modern history.
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“The entire experience was fabulous and mind expanding. It helped me understand an important time in history.” – Robert H. Simmons
New Course
Art in the City: Building a Culture that Applauds the Arts
Explore how cities like Dallas, Santa Fe and Taos cultivate and foster adynamic arts culture.
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New CourseFaith in America: Secularism, Religion and Politics
This course will look at American civil religion as a vital resource for exploring intellectually and practically the interface between religion and politics in the U.S. in and effort to identify the history, content and logic of American civil religion.
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“There was an invigorating atmosphere of learning and camaraderie. We had a variety of experts giving us enthusiastic attention, and we could ask any questions that struck us. The class received a variety of instruction that ran the gamut from lecture to experiential. The entire experience was well-organized, including the delightful evening activities.” – Erika Burkhardt
New Course
Following Footsteps: The Archeology of Native American Migrations
This rare, behind-the-scenes look at the town of Taos lets you and your classmates follow the travels of Native American migrants as they colonized this new world, exploring these movements through archaeological lines of evidence and traditional Native American beliefs.
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New Course
Rare Navajo Textiles: Beauty, Harmony and Balance
In a rare, unforgettable class experience you will see firsthand and learn why Navajo textiles, including rugs, blankets, pots and jewelry, are prized by collectors all over the world for their beauty and unique quality. They truly are the great icons of Southwest Native Arts.
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“Experiencing the SMU-in-Taos program has left us energized and excited to return next year. We learned so much and made some new friends. We had a genuinely unforgettable weekend.” – Natalie Stollenwerck
New Course
How does your Taos Garden Grow?
This course requires moderate-level hiking.
Join SMU-in-Taos favorite faculty member John Ubelaker as he examines the unique and prominent plants of Taos. Learn about the various ecological zones that make up the Taos area and provide for a very distinctive way of high desert gardening.
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“This is one of my favorite weeks of the year. The opportunity to visit this lovely historical town, the local culture and the wonderful people who sponsor, instruct and attend this event is a truly enriching experience.” – Phil John
For more information
Contact Allison Curran at:
taosci@smu.edu or call 214-768-TAOS (8267).
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