"The Roots of Cement” presented by Dr. Luke Snell, professor emeritus, Engineering.
Topic: While Dr. Snell was at SIUE, he did some fun, original research and thinks he has the answer to why they used cements in the pyramids. This presentation traces one of the roots of cement, and how cement and concrete have become today's most widely used building material.
10:30-11:45 a.m.
Today
Morris University Center, Hickory-Hackberry rooms
The cost is $2 for Lifelong Learning members and $5 for the public
“Civic Identity and Ideology: The Public Monuments of Forest Park, 1876 – 1914” presented by Dr. Katherine Poole-Jones, associate professor of Art History, SIUE Department of Art and Design.
Topic: The sculptures of Forest Park include four monuments dedicated to the Civil War, all erected between 1876 and 1914. As the recent vandalism to the Confederate Memorial and the calls for its removal prove, the official version of the past, one that the original commissioners believed that they had set in stone over a century ago, is ripe for re-examination – as are the monuments that publicly commemorate that now contested history.
1:15-2:30 p.m.
Today
Morris University Center, Hickory-Hackberry rooms
The cost for each of the classes listed is $2 for Lifelong Learning members and $5 for the public
Non-credit classes are listed below:
"Beginning Italian Language"
This class is for individuals with minimal or no previous knowledge of the Italian language. It will focus on speaking, reading, writing and understanding basic Italian grammar and conversation.
4:15-6:15 p.m.
Wednesdays, Feb. 8—April 12
Collinsville Library, Reading Room
Fee: $89
Instructor: Barbara Klein
"Advanced Italian Language"
This class is intended for those who have a basic working knowledge of the Italian language. It will build language skills by reviewing Italian grammar, reading, and speaking.
Required Text: Beginner-Intermediate, ISBN# 978-1-4000-0967-1
6:30-8 p.m.
Wednesdays, Feb. 8—April 12
Collinsville Library, Reading Room
Fee: $89
Instructor: Barbara Klein
"Beginning German"
This class is for individuals with minimal or no previous knowledge of the German language. It will focus on speaking, reading, writing and understanding basic German grammar and conversation. The class promises to be a fun, interactive learning experience.
6-7:30 p.m.
Wednesdays, Feb. 15—April 5
Collinsville Library, PRC Room
Fee: $89
Instructor: Gabriele Steinhauff
"Intermediate German"
This class continues to expand students’ knowledge of grammar. A strong focus is placed on conversational skills. Students should have knowledge of basic German grammar and sentence structure. Come join us to improve your German language skills in a fun atmosphere!
6-7:30 p.m.
Thursdays, Feb. 16—April 6
Collinsville Library, Reading Room
Fee: $89
Instructor: Gabriele Steinhauff
"Introduction to American Sign Language and Deaf Culture"
This noncredit class will provide an overview of American Sign Language (ASL), it’s basic vocabulary, structure, syntax, and grammar. Students will focus on mastering the basics of fingerspelling, numbers, colors, facial grammar and sentence structure. Students will also learn conversational/cultural behaviors necessary to hold a beginning level conversation in ASL, with deaf/hard-of-hearing users of the language.
7-9 p.m.
Thursdays, Feb. 23—April 13
Peck Hall, Room 2406
Fee: $89
Instructor: Tammy Kowalski
