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Rmffinal Fall Classes 2015 Copy Center for Lifelong Learning Naonal Moser Center for Adult Learning 1832 Centre Point Circle, Suite 102 Naperville, IL 60563 FALL CLASSES SEPT l OCT l NOV I DEC l 2015 No Tests, No Grades….Just Learning For Fun Fun Learning For NoGrades….Just No Tests, lifelong attempt to acquire — it.” Albert Einstein the of but schooling of not aproduct is “Wisdom FALL CLASSES FALL www.ben.edu/CLL www.ben.edu/CLL I 2015 3 MAP AND DIRECTIONS Dear Lifelong Learners: Benedictine University Center for Lifelong Learning is celebrating its 5 year anniversary this year. We started with 8 classes and 84 interested learners. As of today, we have offered over 532 classes and have 1,355 registered students. This semester, we made several significant changes to our courses and classes as a direct response to student input. We have decreased the number of classes per course but extended the time per class. It will be the same amount of instructional time per course but less frequency re- © 2013 Google quired. In addition, we now offer special two-hour, one-time classes on Benedictine University Center for Lifelong Learning very specific topics. Classes are held at the National Moser Center located at 1832 Centre Point We invite you to attend one of our classes and experience our community Circle, Suite 102, Naperville, IL 60563. Centre Point Circle is a northbound-only of lifelong learners. Share your passion for learning with others. No street off Diehl Road, approximately two blocks east of Washington Avenue. test, no papers and no grades——just learning for fun. Thank you for Free parking is provided on the north side and around the entrance to Suite your continued support of the Center for Lifelong Learning. Our success 102. Specific classroom locations are posted on the TV screen in the lobby. would not be possible without your support. Ron Emergency Closings Ronald M Finnigan The CLL follows the policy of Benedictine University with regard to closing in Director times of inclement weather or emergencies. If the University is closed our Benedictine University classes will also be canceled. Local closing announcements may be obtained from television and radio news or Benedictine University’s emergency closings Center for Lifelong Learning hotline at (630) 829-6622 or visit www.emergencyclosings.com. [email protected] http://www.ben.edu/CLL 2 19 4 Photographs/Videos (EXTRA) REGISTRATION FORM While participating in our various classes and programs, you may be photo- graphed or videotaped. These images may be used in a variety of publications and advertising materials. By registering for our classes and programs, you consent to the use of these photographs and videotapes. Last Name First Name Withdrawal and Cancellation In the event the CLL cancels a class, a refund will be issued. If a student with- draws from a class, it must be done prior to the class registration deadline. Mailing Address Students who withdraw after the class registration deadline will be required to pay all fees. If a student attends and then withdraws from a class, a written City Zip Code Telephone notification requesting a withdrawal and an explanation must be sent to CLL Director Ron Finnigan at [email protected] within 48 hours after the start of the class. Those students will be issued a credit, minus a $15 administrative charge, to be used on any CLL class. Additional class fees and special fees are Email Address nonrefundable. Office Hours Birth Date (Month and Date only) CLL office hours are 8:00 a.m.– 3:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Please call (630) 829-1384 to be certain someone is available to meet with you. Class Name Class Code Fee Supply Total Fee Emergency Closings The CLL follows the policy of Benedictine University with regard to closing in times of inclement weather or emergencies. If the University is closed, our classes will also be canceled. Local closing announcements may be obtained from television and radio news or Benedictine University’s emergency closings hotline at (630) 829-6622 or visit www.emergencyclosings.com. Special Consideration If you require any special consideration, please advise a member of the CLL staff prior to your class meeting. We will strive to meet your needs. Class Schedule Changes The CLL office communicates class additions, deletions and changes to our students via email. Please make sure we have your correct email address and check it regularly for updates. CLL Advisory Board Members Robert Callan Robert Clark Carol Gies Dietz Angeline Finnigan Bev Patterson Frier JoAnn Hassler Rita McGovern Ravibala Shenoy Gale Wiedman Laura Witt My initials confirm that I have read and accept the infor- Total mation, policy and practices, photography/video, and release of liability by Benedictine University. Initial________________ 4 17 5 REGISTRATION FORM BENEDICTINE UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR LIFELONG LEARNING Check (Payable to Benedictine University) Information and Policies Credit Card How to Register Visa Online: We offer an online registration system that is fast and easy to use. You are able to register for courses 24 hours a day using a credit card (Visa, MasterCard or Discover). You will receive immediate confirmation of your class registrations. Visit MasterCard www.ben.edu/CLL to register online. Discover Mail: Use the enclosed registration form to sign up for one or more classes. Mail your check (made payable to Benedictine University) and registration form to: Benedictine University, Moser Center, Attention: Center for Lifelong Learning, 1832 Card Number Centre Point Circle, Suite 102, Naperville, IL 60563. Telephone: Call (630) 829-1384 from 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday with your credit card (MasterCard, Visa, Discover) information ready. Expiration Date Payment Information In-person: Visit the reception desk at Benedictine University National Moser Center, 1832 Centre Point Circle, Suite 102, Naperville, IL 60563. Cardholder’s Name Enrollment Policy Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. All classes have a maximum class size. Many classes fill quickly. Register early to avoid disappointment. Payment is due Cardholder’s Signature at registration. Registration All students must preregister for classes. Please check all registration closing dates. All class registrations must include full payment at the time of registration. No one is allowed Detach and mail your registration form and check to: in any class without being registered for the class. There are no exceptions. Benedictine University National Moser Center Class Attendance You must be registered for all the classes you attend. This includes attending a different Attention: Center for Lifelong Learning section of a class. Please respect your fellow students and instructors by not attending 1832 Centre Point Circle, Suite 102 classes for which you are not registered. Attendance sign-in sheets and instructor Naperville, IL 60563 check-offs are designed to prevent “sitting-in” and disrupting a class. Parking Ample parking is available at Benedictine University’s National Moser Center. Parking is free and conveniently located near the classrooms. Handicap parking is available. Mailing Information 18 3 6 COURSES BY INSTRUCTOR COURSES BY CATEGORY BODA, JOHN B.A. NESYTO-FRESKE, NANCY CYTh. Art and Architecture Music The Great Chicago Fire of 1871 The Myth of Aging and Power of 8.…..Treasures of the Louvre 6…...Composing Musical Memorials for SS Eastland Disaster Meditation 9.…..Painting Class Lincoln 9......Bring Out Your Inner Gauguin 7…...Chicago Music Legends The Real Story Behind the PANARESE, JOHN M.B.A. 11....Decoding the Vatican 10….History of American Country Music Assassination of Abraham Lincoln The Korean War 12....Religious Iconography CASEY, MICHAEL M.A. PIKUL, STEVE B.A. Personal Enrichment William Shakespeare: Songs and General Robert E. Lee Finance 6…..Introduction to the French Language Sonnets History and Workings of the C.I.A. 12....Contemporary Economics 7.…..Our World Today Novel Series: Middlemarch by REHER, DENNIS M.B.A. 8…..How and What to Pack Government 10...The Myth of Aging and Power George Eliot Contemporary Economics D’AGOSTINO, NANCY B.A. 7.…..Privacy in America of Meditation SWIFT, CARRIE M.A. Treasures of the Louvre 7.…..Our World Today 11...How to Self-Publish Computers: Microsoft Office at Home 8.…..The Roberts Supreme Court 12...Christmas Around the World Painting Class SZABODOS, STEVE M.B.A. 14….History and Workings of the C.I.A. 12…Health Care Advocacy Bring Out Your Inner Gauguin How to Self-Publish 14...BRAIN Games deROSSET, PATRICIA J.D. VELISARIS, GEORGIA M.S. History Privacy in America Adobe Photoshop 6.…..Chicago Mafia Families Technology 7.…..Triumphs and Tragedy of LBJ 8.....Computers: Microsoft Office at Home Our World Today WALKER, CLARE D.V.M., M.S. 7.…..Symbols of America 10…Adobe Photoshop C.S. Lewis The Roberts Supreme Court 9.…..Poor Decisions that Changed History WEREN, JAMES M.A. DIAMOND, DAVID M.A. 10....Generals of the Civil War Travel Poor Decisions that Changed History Symbols of America 11....The Unfinished American Revolution 6.....Introduction to the French Language DONOVAN, LEONARD M.S. Generals of the Civil War 11....Kennedy Assassination Theories 8.....How and What to Pack 11....The Korean War 13…Adventures of Women Traveling Alone History of American Country Music People and Events that Ended 12.…The Great Chicago Fire of 1871 FINNIGAN, ANGELINE B.A. the Civil War 13....The Real Story Behind the One Day Classes BRAIN Games WILSEY, TIM M.A. Assassination of Abraham Lincoln 7.....Chicago Music Legends FURIASSE, MARY KAY B.S.N., J.D Chicago Mafia Families 13.…SS Eastland Disaster 8.....How and What to Pack Health Care Advocacy Chicago Music Legends 13.…General Robert E. Lee 11...Kennedy Assassination Theories HASSLER, JOANN WESLEY M.A.
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