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 2024 Class Schedule:

September 11: Running Ahead of the President – Michael Ruemmler

September 12: Fermilab, World Class Physics in Illinois – Richard L. Schmitt

September 19: Narrative Identity – Dr. Kristina Mousakis

September 24: Improve Your Innovative Thinking – Roger Leenerts

September 27: No Religious Test Clause – Dr. John Schafer

October 4: The Positives and Pitfalls of Philosophical Thought Experiments  – Dr. J.K. Miles

October 8: RAMAYANA – Dr. Meenal Mamdani

October 9: Bus Trip to “Ragtime” at STAGES St. Louis

October 15, 22, 29: Between Almost Paradise and Hell on Earth: The POW Experience in the Second World War – Dr. Wendell Mauter

October 23: The Prospects for Liberal Education – Dr. Neil Wright

October 25: Presidential Immunity – James L. Palmer

October 31: Milton’s Women and the Fall of Eve – Dr. Maurine Magliocco

November 1, 8: Learning and “Loving Mastery” in Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew – Dr. Jayme Peacock

November 7, 14, 21: Jerusalem through the Ages – Dr. Patrick Hotle

November 12: Exploring Lincoln’s Breakdown in Quincy, IL – Iris Nelson

November 15: Tumultuous Liberty: Major Slave Rebellions before the United States Civil War – Dr. J. Matthew Ward

November 19: Nineteenth Century Women and Their Roles during the American Civil War – Arlis Dittmer

November 22: Mental Resiliency – Utilizing positive psychology to assist in achieving authentic happiness in your life. – Dr. Lindsey Reichert

All classes meet from 2 – 4 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 “Ragtime” at STAGES St. Louis is scheduled for October 9. The fee is $145 for POLIS members, which includes transportation, lunch at Café Provencal, and admission to the theater. The bus leaves QU North Campus at 9 a.m. and returns at 7:15 p.m.

To receive a brochure describing all fall classes plus a registration form, email mailto:polis@quincy.edu with a name and address or visit the POLIS webpage at www.quincy.edu/polis.

Register in person September 4 from 1- 4 p.m. at North Campus, Main Entrance Conference Room. Use circular drive or Lot K from North 18th Street.

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