Special Interest New! Depolarizing Within: Strategies for Constructive Political Conversations Fee: $20 Braver Angels works with communities to bridge the polarizing political divide in our country. They introduce strategies for engaging politics without stereotyping and demonizing, so we can have civil conversations that lead to productive problem-solving. This workshop is designed to foster skills to help you lessen the effects of polarization when you encounter them in your political conversations. Note that by “polarization,” we are not referring to healthy disagreements over issues or philosophy. We are talking about how we regard and talk about large groups of ordinary people on the other side of the political aisle. No Senior Discount .
New! A Taste of William Trevor's Irish Stories Fee: $89 Irish author William Trevor was one of the greatest short story writers of our times. The course will focus on 15 short stories of his that are set in Ireland. These poignant and imaginative stories explore the lives of those in both Catholic and Protestant communities. Richard Reeder will be the instructor. We will use the paperback book, William Trevor Selected Stories , Penguin edition, 2011. No Senior Discount. No class 7/2. HUM S40, OC/SK, 5 Tue., 6/18-7/23, 12:30-2 p.m. CRN: 50002 You’ve been asking; we’ve been listening! You can now add one guest pass per purchased lecture series . Bring your guest, and the receipt for the guest pass, to the lecture date of your choosing, and our staff will take care of the rest. GUEST PASS $10
PSE B72, 1 Wed., 8/7, 12:30-2:30 p.m. In person at Skokie Campus CRN: 50014; Virtual attendance CRN: 50013
A lecture series focused on the past, present, and future of Chicago and surrounding areas, My Kind of Town features expert speakers who present topics in history, politics, the arts, current events and more. Chicago Lecture Series: My Kind of Town
Wednesday, July 24 A Virtual Walk Through Chicago’s Architectural History Chicago’s rich architectural history has flowed through six distinct eras—pre-Chicago Fire, beaux arts, art deco, mid- century modern, postmodern and contemporary. Chicago Architecture Center docent Bob Sutter will walk us chrono- logically around and through legendary structures that best exemplify each of these eras. In addition to presenting a portfolio of photographs, Sutter will regale us with tales of the achievements and personalities of the architects and business people who earned Chicago’s well-deserved status as “The City of Architecture.”
Course code: HUM B53, 4 Wed., 7/10-7/31, 2-3:30 p.m. In person at Skokie Campus CRN: 50030 Virtual attendance CRN: 50029 Fee: $55 ($50 in-district seniors age 60 and above) Wednesday, July 10 Chicago Landmarks and the Names Behind Them Dan Ryan, Jane Byrne, Bessie Coleman, and Casimir Pulaski— we hear these names almost every day. Yet, who were these people and why do they hold such a place of honor on Chicago’s landmarks? Historian Jim Gibbons will explain just that and more about Chicago’s most well-known land- marks and the famous names behind them. Wednesday, July 17 The Marx Brothers: A Legacy of Laughter Go behind the scenes of classic Hollywood history with film historian Dr. Annette Bochenek as you learn about the lives and legacies of the legendary Marx Brothers comedy team. The program will include a multimedia presentation consisting of photos, video clips and captivating stories.
Wednesday, July 31 First Ladies: Style Icons
First Ladies Mary Lincoln, Jacqueline Kennedy, Frances Cleveland, and Nancy Reagan have been admired for many reasons. For some, their sense of style defined their image. Valerie Gugala will discuss how some first ladies influenced fashion trends and defined the style of their time.
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