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It may not seem like spring, but it's time for spring semester!
It may not seem like Spring outside, but we have prepared a new set of courses for POLIS for our Spring semester. We will again have our Registration Day at the POLIS Office on Jan. 15 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. for those who wish to bring in their registrations. This opportunity has been growing in popularity, so we will continue it. Members may also enroll by mail by using the application forms in this newsletter.
Again this semester we have a mini-theme, this time about finance. Dr. Mitch Ellison from QU will have three sessions regarding the stock market; Art Greenbank will have a session on money and banking, and Jim Rapp will have three sessions on estate planning. For our friends of history we have two sessions regarding modern presidents by Justin Coffey; Dr. David Costigan will take us through the memorable year of 1968, and we will also have a three session history of Russia presented by yours truly.
In the science area, Dr. Al Pogge will conduct a session regarding floods, Dr. Coelho will discuss dragonflies, and Dave Barnard will tell us about bees. In theology, Ed Maniscalco will take us through a history of Catholicism. From literature, Dr. Mary Ann Klein will discuss enduring themes in literature, and Dr. Joe Messina will discuss two of Shakespeare.s comedies, .A Comedy of Errors. and .Twelfth Night,. and the inspirations for these plays.
As always, we welcome your suggestions for topics or for particular speakers. Please do not hesitate to make these suggestions known to us. We aim to make POLIS the definitive source of relative and informative topics, and we appreciate your suggestions.
We look forward to seeing you in class!
Dr. Patrick McGinley
POLIS President
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: 217-228-5432, ext. 3890
E-Mail Address: polis@quincy.edu
Board President (2008-2009): Dr. Patrick McGinley
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.
