The Fall 2019 Senior Professionals classes are here with a new range of topics covering populism and political polarization, philosophy, American literature, and more.
Senior Professionals celebrates 30 years, classes begin September 11
Unit: Senior Professionals
Senior Professionals spring classes to explore Updike, social media, Middle East
From climate change, to the mysteries of cybervictimizations, and how social media impacts our lives, Illinois State University’s Senior Professionals program will explore a wealth of topics.
University Club: Kowalczyk to discuss Senior Professionals, March 1
Laura Kowalczyk, the Senior Professionals coordinator, will present the talk “Enhancing the College Experience Outside the Traditional Classroom” for University Club on March 1.
Funds available for civic engagement projects
Up to $1,000 will be awarded in February and must be used during the 2019 spring semester for local, student-led civic engagement projects.
Academy of Seniors, Mornings with Professors for Fall 2018
Topics to be explored will include the Illinois budget and long-term debt reduction, the opioid epidemic, the 1968 and 1969 American crisis, and exploration of Illinois’ archaeology.
Immigration, Hamilton, and the future of the Twin Cities highlight Academy of Seniors
Illinois State University’s Academy of Seniors will celebrate the history and future of Bloomington-Normal, explore what immigration means to the American dream, and delve into Alexander Hamilton—the man and the musical.
2018 civic engagement grant available
Senior Professionals and the American Democracy Project at Illinois State University are co-sponsoring a civic engagement service learning grant.
Academy of Seniors, Mornings with Professors begins September 18
Academy of Seniors and Mornings with the Professors classes will begin September 18 and run through November 17. Classes will be held in the University’s Alumni Center, 1101 N. Main St. in Normal.
Academy of Seniors, Mornings with Professors schedule announced
Academy of Seniors and Mornings with the Professors programs will begin classes in mid-March and continue through mid-May.
Ida screening April 12 with Academy of Seniors
From culture wars in America and Shakespeare plays, to conflicts in the Middle East, and Renaissance art highlight the spring Academy of Seniors and Mornings with the Professors programs.
