Quincy University has released the Pursuit of Learning in Society (POLIS) fall semester class schedule. POLIS is an opportunity for lifelong learning for seniors. The atmosphere is casual and welcoming.
POLIS Fall 2026 Class Schedule:
September 16: Tariffs – “Mass” media has become “My” media – Richard Vogel, Ph.D.
September 18: Constitutional and Common Law Foundations for Birthright Citizenship- James L. Palmer
September 22, 29, and Oct. 6: The Holocaust’s Long Fuse: The Sordid History of Antisemitism – Wendell Mauter, Ph.D.
September 25: Woodland Cemetery’s War Personalities – Beth Young and Dr. Tim Jacobs
October 1: Threats to America from Within America – John Schafer Ph.D.
October 13: Broad Comedy on the Plains of La Mancha – Don Quixote 1605 – David Wise, Ph.D.
October 16: The Psychology of Cult Membership – Kristina Mauzakis, Ph.D.
October 20: Bus Trip to the National Czech Slovak Museum in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
October 21: Aging Brains – Brian Nolan, Ph.D.
October 23: Understanding the Latest Advances in Gut Health – Margie Williams Ph.D., RN, MBA
October 27 Wounds of Childhood – Dennis McGuire Ph.D.
October 29, Nov 5, and 12: The Bible and Immigration in America– Andrew Walsh Ph. D.
October 30: Changing the Public Discourse on Vaccinations and Science – Katie McConnell
November: 3, 10, and 17: Persian Civilization – Patrick Hotle Ph.D.
November 6: A lecture and vocal recital with Dr. Jonathan Stewart
November 11: Understanding Grief and Loss Across the Lifespan – Kübra Civan Ph. D.
November 19: The Puritans, the Reformation, and Thanksgiving – Justin Coffey Ph. D.
December 1: Iron Men with Leather Lungs: A History of the Quincy Fire Department – Scott Walker
All classes meet from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at North Campus, North 18th Street and Seminary Road, with signs to indicate directions to the individual classes.
The cost of a POLIS membership is $15 per semester, and each two-hour class is $5. If individuals have never attended a POLIS course, they can attend one course free of charge.
The POLIS Bus Tour trip to the National Czech Slovak Museum in Cedar Rapids is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct 20. The fee is $105 which includes transportation, lunch and dessert, the tours, and gratuities. The bus leaves QU North Campus at 8:30 a.m. and returns at 6:30 p.m.
To receive a brochure describing all spring classes plus a registration form, email [email protected] with a name and address or visit the POLIS webpage at www.quincy.edu/polis.
Register in person September 9 from 1-4 p.m. at North Campus Ryan Center for Science, Main Entrance Conference Room. Use circular drive or Lot K from North 18th Street.
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