Pursuit of Learning in Society (POLIS)
A program that makes learning a lifetime experience
The Pursuit of Learning in Society (POLIS) organization, sponsored by Quincy University, allows active adults over 55 years of age to continue a lifetime of learning while relaxing in a comfortable academic setting with those your own age. Members are introduced to new subjects and ideas without the strain of outside study, paper writing, or test taking.
Members explore new topics and help design new courses while engaging in stimulating lectures and conversations with knowledgeable experts. Courses are designed to open your mind and stimulate thinking about variety of subjects; from Mathematics to Genetics, chose from a dozen or more courses that are attended by retirees and taught by university professors, field experts, religious leaders, and researchers.
Fall Registration: You can register by mail (download application), or register in person on Registration Day, Tuesday, August 31, 2010, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
POLIS Office: Quincy University North Campus, Room A222
Phone: (217) 228-5432, ext. 3890
E-Mail: polis@quincy.edu
Board President (2010-2011): Dr. Mary Ann Klein
Quincy University POLIS 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
