Educational opportunities

Senior College - spring 2008

The University of Iowa Senior College
For all retired persons.
February - May 2008
Eight different courses
Spring sessions

Online registration now available!

Session 1 - Darwin, Marx, and Freud

Session 2 - HIV Prevention through the Arts

Session 3 - Tapping into Ancient Wisdom: The Books of Proverbs, Job, and Ecclesiastes

Session 4 - Contemporary Poetry: A Conversation with Marvin Bell

Session 5 - The Art of Hindu India: The Gods, Their Myths, and Their Worshipers

Session 6 - Music for the Non-Musician (Part Two)

Session 7 - A Forager's Feast: Learning about Wild Edibles and Not So Edible Plants

Session 8 - Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale Class FULL - registration closed

Senior College is a venue for learning in retirement. All retired persons may select courses from 8 sessions that are being offered. Click on the session page for a description of the course, name of instructor and other important details.

Senior College is a joint project of the University of Iowa Emeritus Faculty Association and the University of Iowa Retirees Association.

These associations gratefully acknowledge the generous support of the University of Iowa Alumni Association for this endeavour.

Senior College Committee
Peggy Houston, Chair 319/351-1438, Eleanor Anstey, Bea Furner, Tom Conway, Reg Cooper, Judy Hendershot, Al Hood, Val Lembke, Hermine McLeran, Russell Noyes, Lee Shope, Gordon Strayer

Disabilities
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Peggy Houston at 319/351-1438.

For information not found here please call 319/335-3296.

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