Classes
Adventures in Lifelong Learning
Classes provide an in-depth learning opportunity. Offering a wide array of topics and a yearly Week of Learning. Learn more about current class offerings and more below.
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Current Class Description
Opera Class: The Met "Live" at the Movies
Five Fridays: May 19
10:30 am -12 pm | In-person in Tallent Hall, Room 182 or On Zoom
In a series of five classes, Professor Greg Berg will lead us through ten upcoming operas that you can see on your own, Live in HD, at local theaters. You will enjoy these classes even if you don't attend all of the theater performances. You must register for all 5 classes. The Met's 2022-2023 season of live movie theater transmissions features ten spectacular productions, including four Met premieres.
Great Lakes Water Resources: Past, Present and Future
May 11| 1 - 3 pm | In-person Tallent Hall Room 201 or Online by Zoom
Register by May 8
Join Dr. John Skalbeck, Professor of Geosciences and the Academic Director for the Master of Science in Sustainable Management program, as he presents a brief outline of geologic history of the Great Lakes and history of the development. Expect an overview of present conditions related to natural and human change. Musing on the future of the Great Lakes will be explored in the context of societal demands and climate change.
Alcohol Ink
May 25| 1 - 3 pm | Online by Zoom only
Register by May 19
Join Jan L. Killian of Woolyfrog Arts, from Cumberland, Wisconsin as she introduces us to alcohol ink and its properties. Jan will explain how she controls the ink, what tools she uses and when she lets the ink do its own thing. Learn the steps she uses with different methods so you can experiment with alcohol ink.
Turkey: Friend, Foe, or Hard to Know?
Jun 6 | 1 - 3 pm | In-person Tallent Hall Room 182 or Online by Zoom
Register by Jun 2
Our presenter is Arthur I. Cyr, who is the director of the International Political Economy Program and a professor of political science at Carthage College. Turkey in this century has been in the news mainly as our troublesome ally. Long-time ruler Recep Tayyip Erdogan has become increasingly autocratic, and repression of information media has increased. A rapprochement has been achieved with traditional rival Russia. Most recently, Erdogan has delayed Sweden's entry into the NATO Alliance.
Yet Turkey has been a faithful member of NATO, beginning with a strong commitment to the UN defense of South Korea. Ankara has permitted basing U. S. B-52 bombers during the 1990-91 confrontation and war to end Iraq's occupation of Kuwait. Join Professor Cyr to hear more about Turkey.
Pompeii: Life and Death in a Roman City
Jun 12| 1 - 3 pm | In-person Tallent Hall Room 182 or Online by Zoom
Register by Jun 5
Join Professor Emerita, Chris Renaud, Classics, Religion, and Women's and Gender Studies at Carthage College for a snapshot view of life in ancient Pompeii. She will prepare us for a trip to the Pompeii exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry. Have you wondered about everyday life, recent discoveries, what might be in the Chicago exhibit or what the eruption of Mount Vesuvius might look like?
Registration Information
To register for classes members can register via the links provided for each class or send in a check to the address provided.
Please make all payments at time of registration.
Address:
University of Wisconsin-Parkiside
Attn: Adventures in Lifelong Learning
900 Wood Road
Kenosha, WI
53141
Previous Class Offerings (Spring 2020)
Classes:
- Romeo and Juliet Class
- Norse Mythology
- Part 1: Egyptian Symbolism in Judeo-Christian Traditions
- Part 2: It's Reigning Cats an Dogs! Egyptian Canid and Feline Deities
- Dante
- The Wisconsin Labor Movement and Our Progressive History
- Tea Time: Hand Built Ceramic Cups and Saucers
Adventures in Lifelong Learning
Mon-Thu | 8:30 am-1:30 pm
262-595-2793
lifelonglearning@uwp.edu
900 Wood Rd.
Kenosha, WI 53144