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Lifelong Learning Announces February and Early March Classes
The Lourdes University Lifelong Learning program is pleased
to offer the following classes that are offered or begin in
February 2016 or the first few days of March. The classes
are held at various Lourdes University classroom locations,
6832 Convent Blvd., in Sylvania.
To register for Lifelong Learning classes and review the
entire list of spring 2016 classes, visit
www.lourdes.edu/lifelong,
email
lifelong@lourdes.edu
or call 419-824-3707.
Registration may be made by credit card or check. Checks
should be made payable to Lourdes University and mailed to:
Lourdes University Lifelong Learning, 6832 Convent Blvd.
Sylvania OH 43560.
Great Decisions – 2016
Instructor: Norm Thal
Thursdays, February 11-April 7, 1 to 2:30 p.m. (except March
24)
Cost: $84 members; $96 non-members
Would you like to dig deeper into the hottest topics in
foreign affairs? Each year, the Foreign Policy Association
creates a Briefing Book and television series focused on the
most significant issues of the day. The result is Great
Decisions – 2016 and you are invited to join the discussion.
Eight subjects will be covered (one each week), ranging from
the rise of ISIS to the Koreas and human migration. Each
Lifelong Learning session begins with the appropriate
television segment and is followed by a spirited and
wide-ranging discussion among the group.
Veteran facilitator Norm Thal returns to add his experiences
from around the world and keep the arguments lively and on
track. The textbook required for this class, Great
Decisions, is available at the Lourdes bookstore (www.lourdes.edu/bookstore)
for about $25. For a unique exploration of the world around
us, join Great Decisions – 2016!
Global Cinema: Films of the World, Pt. II
Instructor: Diana DePasquale
Saturdays, February 13-20, 12 to 3 p.m.
Cost: $57 members; $69 non-members
Following Films of the World, Pt. I, this course introduces
you to the styles, directors and performers of some of the
most critically acclaimed international cinematic
masterpieces including The Seventh Seal (1957) by
Sweden’s Ingmar Bergman; La Dolce Vita (1960) by
Italy’s Federico Fellini; and Das Boot (1981) by
Germany’s Wolfgang Petersen.
A Conversation About Mathematics
Instructor: Dr. George Shirk
Tuesdays, March 1-22, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Cost: $51 members; $63 non-members
Many people feel they are “not good at math.” It’s a common
experience that classroom mathematics serves as a filter to
sort students, rather than as a pump to encourage students.
This class focuses on an alternate view of mathematics, a
view that insists that everyone is good at math. The
instructor discusses alternative approaches to thinking
about math, dispels stereotypes and assists lifelong
learners in discovering mathematics in unexpected places.
Dr. Shirk earned his PhD in Mathematics Education from the
University of Illinois and his MAT from the University of
the South. He currently teaches at Adrian College and is a
Professor Emeritus from The University of Toledo. His work
includes Professional Development programs in the use of
Investigation in Number, Data and Space.
Thinking Outside the Box: Number 6 – a Perfect Number
Instructor: Barbara Mauter
Wednesday, March 2, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Cost: $15 members; $27 non-members
The Pythagoreans acknowledged that number 6 is the first
perfect number. Perfect numbers are rare! Throughout
history, perfect numbers have fascinated mathematicians.
Participants in the previous “Thinking Outside the Box”
class have requested yet more THINKING! Is thinking rare?
Not in this class! The challenge continues. Instructor
Barbara Mauter presents new metacognitive activities
(“thinking about thinking”). Lifelong learners take part in
interactive “thinking” activities and more challenging and
thought-provoking puzzles to stimulate their creative
thinking. What a great way to exercise your brain! NOTE:
Attendance in previous “Thinking Outside the Box” Workshops
is not required.
Barbara Mauter is an adjunct instructor with over 20 years
college experience. She has taught and presented various
workshops for The University of Toledo, Bowling Green State
University, Monroe County Community College and Owens State
Community College. Her interests center around thinking,
reading and how individuals’ minds work.
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About Lourdes University Lifelong Learning
Lifelong Learning is an exciting educational program at
Lourdes University. Open to all interested men and women,
the only requirement for participation is an interest in
ongoing learning. Lifelong Learning participants enjoy
classes on a wide variety of academic subjects, educational
field trips and monthly lectures featuring guest speakers.
All activities are open to both members and non-members. For
more information on upcoming classes and becoming a member
of Lourdes University’s Lifelong Learning program, visit
www.lourdes.edu/lifelong
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