Pursuit of Learning in Society (POLIS)
2008 Spring Semester:
Schedule along with dates, presenters and fees are available from the POLIS Office (contact by phone, email, or letter). Members are urged to select their courses and register early because classroom capacity is limited for some of the offerings. For more detailed information, contact 217-228-5594 to receive a POLIS newsletter.
2008 Spring Semester Course Schedule
A program that makes learning a lifetime experience.
If you enjoy meeting other active adults in a college environment and want to be introduced to new subjects, ideas, and people, POLIS is for you. Members of POLIS explore new topics and help design new courses while engaging in stimulating lectures and conversations with knowledgeable experts. Be a part of a dynamic organization now in its second decade of service to the adult community.
POLIS Office: Quincy University North Campus, Room A222
Phone: 217-228-5594
E-Mail Address: polis@quincy.edu
Board President (2006-2007): Ridgely Pierson
Quincy University Director: Bob Weirather, Room A217A,
217-228-5432 ext. 4003
Mission:
To provide, at a modest cost, learning experiences for retired and semi-retired persons, regardless of previous educational background.
Overview:
POLIS is a membership organization sponsored by Quincy University. It provides an opportunity for persons over 55 to continue a lifetime of learning in a relaxed atmosphere, without the strain of having to do outside study, write papers or take tests. Members plan, organize, and shape the curriculum, which includes Quincy University faculty and guest lecturers, discussion groups, seminars, and workshops.
Calendar:
POLIS offers courses for the Fall Semester and Spring Semester concurrent with Quincy University degree courses. Most classes are held at Quincy University’s North Campus (North 18th Street and Seminary Road) with alternate locations for field classes.
Parking:
Free parking is provided at the North Campus.
Recent POLIS offerings have included:
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Paradise Regained
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Early Peoples on the Mississippi River
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Ancient Greece and Rome
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Quincy Architecture
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A Man from Many Countries
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Bald Eagles and River Birds
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Walt Whitman
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Origami
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Jazz
Most functions are scheduled during the day for the convenience of participants.
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