Academy of Seniors and Mornings with the Professors programs will begin classes in mid-March and continue through mid-May. Subjects to be explored will include innovative art, the effects of World War I, an examination of Illinois’ budget crisis, the long-lasting impact of Jim Crow laws in Bloomington-Normal, and sustainable communities.
The lifelong-learning classes are sponsored by Illinois State University’s Senior Professionals organization and will be held in the University’s Alumni Center, 1101 N. Main St. in Normal.
For a full listing of this spring’s class descriptions, cost, and registration details, visit www.seniorprofessionals.illinoisstate.edu or call (309) 438-2160.
Academy of Seniors
Willa Cather: Not Just a Prairie Writer
Tuesdays/Thursdays, March 14-23
A Trip Through the Senses with an Avant-Garde Artist
Mondays/Wednesdays, March 27-April 5
State of the State: A Look at Government and Education in Illinois
Various speakers will discuss school policy in Illinois, the budget issue, and potential causes for the dysfunction in Illinois’ politics and government.
Tuesdays/Fridays, May 2-12
WWI Aftermath
Topics covered will include post-war culture, women’s suffrage, and international politics leading up to World War II.
Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday, May 15-23
Mornings with the Professors
Fridays, March 31-April 28
March 31 – Sustainable Nation: Urban Design Patterns to Perfect Communities
April 7 – What Makes a Musical Masterpiece?
April 14 – From the Kitchen to the Courts
April 21 – One Hundred Years of Native American Sovereignty in Central Illinois
April 28 – Jim Crow’s Lengthy Stay in Bloomington-Normal
Class fees for Academy of Seniors and Mornings with the Professors:
Senior Professional member rate $35
Non-member rate $45
Individual session/walk-in (pay at the door) $15
Classroom Journey Bus
Explore the Reddick Mansion in Ottawa and Farnsworth (Glass) House in Plano, Illinois
Thursday, May 18
7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Russel Francois, architect and firm principal from Francois Associates Architects, LLC, will lead the bus tour.
Senior Professional member rate $55
Non-member rate $70
