North Dakota's largest lifelong learning community
It's easy to find a gym to keep your body healthy, but what about your brain? At Humanities North Dakota we create classes and events that are like group fitness for your mind.
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Our Programs
Eight programs.
Endless learning.
Not sure where to start? Take our short quiz to your discover your learner archetype, and which HND programs may be a great fit!
Public University
Six to ten-week Humanities courses taught without grades or tests
One Book One
North Dakota
Ask best-selling authors questions in this free, online book club
Page Turner
Hear North Dakota authors read excerpts in this free, online program
Brave Conversations
Thought-provoking presentations with moderator-led discussion in small groups
Game
Changer
Series of free webinars where inspired thinkers share big ideas
Chautauqua
& Chat
60-min. performances by scholars impersonating historical figures. Free and online.
Little Mo Writers
Seven-month writing program guides authors on a book project.
We The People
HND supports this civics course in schools state-wide.
90%
of our programming is conveniently offered online.
Keep learning and strengthening those mental muscles from wherever life takes you.
Join in the exercise of ideas and turn your gray matter into what matters.
While many of our programs are free and open to the public, we invite you to become a member and receive access to all content.
Moderator
Rebecca Chalmers
"When I was a kid, if someone had told me that I’d get to read books and talk to their authors about what inspired them, how they came to write the books, I’d have said, ‘Well, that’s my ideal job’; now I get to do it all the time. Such a joy!"
Member
Iris Swedlund
"Being a member of Humanities North Dakota keeps me connected to exciting conversations, new ideas, and interesting people. I love the variety of programs, from online classes to in-person events. Learning has never been easier and more fun!"
Instructor
Brad Kroupa
"I loved interacting with students who were truly interested in the topics we discussed. I had an amazing group of people who were engaged each week and contributed to powerful conversations."