Senior Professionals at Illinois State University offers lifelong-learning classes geared toward people of retirement age, though everyone is welcome to attend. Classes are open to the public.
The fall season kicks off with the four-part Academy of Seniors class called Sustainability: Beyond the Buzzword with sessions on September 11, 13, 18 and 20. Class times are 1:30-3:30 pm. Elisabeth Reed, sustainability director, and Christine Bruckner, sustainability assistant director, both from Illinois State University, are the presenters.
Other academy offerings include:
The French Revolution & The Modern World
September 14, 21, 28, October 5 (1:30-3:30 pm)
Anthony Crubaugh, associate dean, College of Arts and Sciences, ISU
Understanding the Gilded Age in America and McLean County
October 17, 24, 31, November 7 (9:30-11:30 am)
Alan Lessoff, University Professor, Department of History, ISU
Greg Koos, executive director emeritus, McLean County Museum of History
Also taking place beginning later in September are six Mornings with the Professors sessions.
The History of Science
September 29 (9:30-11:30 am)
Nathan Kapoor, assistant professor, Department of History, ISU
Inside the Supreme Court
October 6 (9:30-11:30 am)
Bob Bradley, professor emeritus, Department of Politics and Government, ISU
The SAFE-T Act
October 13 (9:30-11:30 am)
Chief Judge Casey Costigan and Associate Judge Scott Kording
Artificial Intelligence
October 20 (9:30-11:30 am)
Elahe Javadi, associate professor, School of Information Technology, ISU
White Talk, Privilege and Ignorance
October 27 (9:30-11:30 am)
Alison Bailey, professor of philosophy, director, Women’s Gender and Sexuality Studies Program, ISU
Global Trends in Authoritarianism
November 3 (9:30-11:30 am)
Ali Riaz, Distinguished Professor, Department of Politics and Government, ISU
Classes are held at ISU’s Alumni Center, located at 1101 N. Main St., Normal. For additional information, visit the Senior Professionals website, call Laura Kowalczyk at (309) 438-2818, or email Lakowa2@ilstu.edu.
