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Mark your calendar for spring semester! — Registration begins Jan. 5; classes start Feb. 2

INTRO TO CODES AND CIPHERS (G391)

G – History

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Dover (Wyoming Church) | March 31, 2026-April 28, 2026

Tuesday: 2:30 PM-3:45 PM

Codes and ciphers have been used throughout history to convey and protect sensitive information. In this class, you’ll learn the difference between codes and ciphers, and how they are made and broken. You’ll have the opportunity to try your hand at creating and solving both. We’ll also look at how codes and ciphers have been used over the centuries, and how they have affected history.

This offering meets for a total of 5 session(s).

INSTRUCTOR: Patricia White

WHITE, PATRICIA — Retired after 35 years at the National Security Agency, serving in a number of roles including intelligence analyst, watch chief, and chief of public affairs. Lifelong learner now enjoying going to classes for fun rather than for work. (B357, B358, G391, H366)

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