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FOR ADULTS 55+

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• Architecture• Arts• Books and Literature

• Current Events• Food

• History• Music

• Personal Enrichment• Technology• Travel

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LLI Experience the Joy of Learning 1

Thinking about becoming a member of theHarper College Lifelong Learning Institute?

Special Offer: Sign up now and receive a free Companion Pass!

There’s no better way to spread the love of learning than to share an LLI class with a friend. Sign up as a member now to receive a free companion pass, entitling you to bring a companion along to one (1) LLI class of your choosing. Take advantage of this special offer and sign up for LLI Membership by calling us at 847.925.6300 or stop at the CE Registration Desk in the Building W Lobby. The LLI annual membership fee is $50, and will provide these additional benefits through August 31, 2018:

• Access to classes designed specifically for our 55+ population• Exclusive members-only classes and book discussion groups• Half-price fees for LLI classes that are open to the public• One free ticket to a performance by the World Music Ensemble at Harper• Biweekly e-newsletter

I hope that you will come to share my excitement about the programs coming this spring. Become an LLI member and show that you truly value lifelong learning. Help us to continue the LLI tradition for many more years as we provide quality learning opportunities for you and your 55+ friends in our community.

Dee McConnellProgram Leader LLI

Office of Continuing Education

1200 West Algonquin RoadPalatine, Illinois 60067847.925.6300

Dee McConnellProgram Leader, Lifelong Learning Institute [email protected]

Do you wish you had studied architecture? What if you had learned what interested you rather than what was required? Do you wish that you better understood today’s political issues and the news more clearly? Lifelong Learning Institute provides an environment where like-minded people enjoy learning multiple subjects and each other.

If you consider yourself curious and have a thirst for knowledge, it’s time for Lifelong Learning. While colleges and universities welcome older adults into degree programs, LLI offers other ways to continue learning and staying sharp.

Unlike adult education where the goal is to upgrade skills, get promoted or change careers, Lifelong Learning goals are existential. LLI students are excited about learning. It has been proven that learning new information enhances one’s cognitive skills.

At LLI, you’ll find our instructors extremely knowledgeable, experienced and pas-sionate about teaching. We offer a wide range of courses including art, history, writ-ing and wine pairing. Now is the time to learn how to write that book you’ve always thought about or research your family’s past through genealogy courses. Register today and ask about our member’s discount.

It’s time to expand your consciousness and explore new horizons.

“You don’t stop laughing when you grow old, you grow old when you stop laughing.” George Bernard Shaw

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IN THIS ISSUEAnnual Lifelong Learning Institute Program Preview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

- Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - Books and Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - Current Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - Genealogy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 - History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 - Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 - Personal Enrichment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 - Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 - Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 - Writing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Course Indexes - by Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 - by Instructor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 - by Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Partners, Locations and Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

for adult learners 55+Lifelong Learning InstituteDiscover the Possibilities


Since 2002, the Harper College Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI) has provided enriching and entertaining continuing education opportunities to adults age 55+ in our community. LLI’s innovative classes appeal to every interest – with no background, homework or grades necessary.

Why Become a Member?Membership Has Benefits:

· Spring Special: Free Companion Pass· Access to exclusive members-only courses and book discussion groups· Discounts on designated courses· Membership in Harper College LLI’s prestigious Ambassador’s Advisory Board · One free ticket to Harper’s Community Music and Arts Center’s performance of The World Music Ensemble· Discount on all Harper Ensemble Theatre Company performances· Biweekly e-newsletter· LLI course brochure

Call 847.925.6300 for membership. Membership details on p. 36.


Enrich your life with these Art Series this spring:

Archaeological Art Series 1: Paintings

Archaeological Art Series 2: 3-D Materials

Archaeological Art Series 3: Painting, Pen & Ink

Archaeological Art Series 4: Painting, Pen & Ink

Writing Inspired by Art Series

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■■ ARCHITECTURE

FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT: GREATEST ARCHITECT OF THE 20TH CENTURY?Was Frank Lloyd Wright the greatest Ameri-can architect of the 20th Century?You will examine the life and career of the man that many believe was the greatest American architect of the 20th century. His highly original aesthetic and singular philosophy placed Wright in the forefront of 20th century architecture. Wright studied under Louis Sullivan, one of the first builders of skyscrapers. The young Wright’s first independent constructions were his so-called “Prairie Houses,” built in and around Chicago. Despite personal tragedies and changing tastes in 20th century architecture, Wright continued to receive important commissions throughout his long career. LLI 6056-100 CRN: 505413/1/18 TH 10:00 AM-11:30 AMInstructor: Ralph Burin W 218MEMBER FEES: $19 NON-MEMBER FEES: $38

LLI 6056-102 CRN: 505434/27/18 FR 1:00 PM-2:30 PMInstructor: Ralph Burin FVS MEMBER FEES: $19 NON-MEMBER FEES: $38

LLI 6056-101 CRN: 505425/8/18 TU 1:00 PM-2:30 PMInstructor: Ralph Burin AHSC MEMBER FEES: $19 NON-MEMBER FEES: $38

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ARCHAEOLOGICAL ART SERIES 1: PAINTINGSThis series (LLI0050) enrolls in three classes at a discount. Includes: Australian Aboriginal Ae-rial Desert Landscapes (LLI0051), Japanese Sumi Painting (LLI0052), and Navajo Healing Sand Paintings (LLI0053). Classes meet 1/17, 1/24 and 1/31. LLI 0050-001 CRN: 505001/17/18-1/31/18 WE 10:00 AM-12:00 PMInstructor: Ann Leslie W 218MEMBER ONLY FEES: $45

AUSTRALIAN ABORIGINAL AERIAL DESERT LANDSCAPESThe Aboriginal culture dates back between 60,000 and 80,000 years with visible rock art dating back 20,000 years. With no written language, Aboriginals created art in order to convey their important cultural stories through the generations using symbols and icons. Their storytelling conveys knowledge, recalls events, and states beliefs through these sym-bols to each generation, teaching them sur-vival and use of the land. Ann Leslie will use her background as an artist to share these stories and bring meaning to the symbols. LLI 0051-100 CRN: 505011/17/18 WE 10:00 AM-12:00 PMInstructor: Ann Leslie W 218MEMBER FEES: $19 NON-MEMBER FEES: $38

JAPANESE SUMI PAINTINGSumi is “Black Ink Painting” where the em-phasis is placed on the beauty of every indi-vidual stroke of the brush. Originally devel-oped in ancient China, it has spread across Asia with each culture developing its unique version of the style. The ink is derived from carbon soot collected from the inside of kilns where porcelain dishes were fired. It is so per-manent that 1000-year-old scroll paintings still look fresh today. By using various densities of black to light gray, artists created subtle, ethnic works of art. Ann Leslie is a long time practicing artist. LLI 0052-100 CRN: 505021/24/18 WE 10:00 AM-12:00 PMInstructor: Ann Leslie W 218MEMBER FEES: $19 NON-MEMBER FEES: $38

NAVAJO HEALING SAND PAINTINGSNavajo paintings are called dry paintings be-cause they are created with colored sands. The figures may be symbolic of sacred moun-tains, legendary visions, ceremonial dances or chants that help in healing and harvests. For healing purposes, paintings allow patients to transform their mental and physical states by focusing on the symbols and stories to rees-tablish their proper, orderly placement with the forces of life, thus restoring their physical and spiritual health. Ann Leslie has been a prac-ticing artist for many years and has a deep connection with Native American spirituality. LLI 0053-100 CRN: 505031/31/18 WE 10:00 AM-12:00 PMInstructor: Ann Leslie W 218MEMBER FEES: $19 NON-MEMBER FEES: $38

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ARCHAEOLOGICAL ART SERIES 2: 3-DIMENSIONAL MATERIALSEnroll in this series (LLI0054) and will give you a discounted fee for all three classes in the series: Cherokee Storyteller Gourds (LLI0055), Iroquois False Face Society Masks (LLI0056), and Zuni Guardian Animals (LLI0057). Classes meet on 2/7, 2/14 and 2/21. LLI 0054-001 CRN: 505042/7/18-2/21/18 WE 10:00 AM-12:00 PMInstructor: Ann Leslie W 218MEMBER ONLY FEES: $45

CHEROKEE STORYTELLER GOURDSThe Cherokee tell stories that explain their lives, beliefs, culture, and legends by using dried gourds grown easily in their gardens. The gourds are decorated and often used as everyday objects such as bowls, ladles, masks, rattles, drums, jewelry, mugs, orna-ments, and paintings that tell these important stories. The final products are usually en-hanced with feathers, fur, shells, pearls, cop-per, and leather. LLI 0055-100 CRN: 505052/1/18 TH 1:00 PM-3:00 PMInstructor: Ann Leslie FVS MEMBER FEES: $19 NON-MEMBER FEES: $38

LLI 0055-101 CRN: 505062/7/18 WE 10:00 AM-12:00 PMInstructor: Ann Leslie W 218MEMBER FEES: $19 NON-MEMBER FEES: $38

IROQUOIS FALSE FACE SOCIETY MASKSEvery culture has its own version of the “boo-gie man” and a need for healers. The False Face Society is the best known of the medic-inal societies among the Iroquois, especially for its dramatic wooden masks. The masks are used in healing rituals and to drive away evil. What problem do you need to solve? Did you have a monster under the bed that needs to be frightened away, or do you need to make a fearsome mask that would scare away can-cer? LLI 0056-100 CRN: 505072/14/18 WE 10:00 AM-12:00 PMInstructor: Ann Leslie W 218MEMBER FEES: $19 NON-MEMBER FEES: $38

ZUNI GUARDIAN ANIMALSNative American people believe that every-thing is alive and that the Rock People are the oldest living things on our planet. For the Zuni People of the southwest, each animal has a job, for example; the bear is a healer and stands for strength & introspection. The horse is also a healer but helps you arrive and return from your journey. Other animals are thought to assist you in protection, leadership, catch-ing game, or resourcefulness. Working from a list of animals and their traits, you will work on your own guardian animal or perhaps one for someone who needs help. LLI 0057-100 CRN: 505082/21/18 WE 10:00 AM-12:00 PMInstructor: Ann Leslie W 218MEMBER FEES: $19 NON-MEMBER FEES: $38

LLI is proud to be partnered with Arlington Heights Senior Center. Be sure to check out these classes, which meet at Arlington Heights Senior Center.

Course Title Start Date

Piano Revival Continued, LLI 0123

Jan. 19

The Blue Zone, LLI 6073 Jan. 29

Piano Revival Continued, LLI 0123

Mar. 16

The Adventure of Bertha Benz & History of the German Auto, LLI 6071

Mar. 22

Frank Lloyd Wright: Greatest Architect of the 20th Century? LLI 6056

May 8


ARCHAEOLOGICAL ART SERIES 3: PAINTING, PEN & INKEnroll in the series (LLI0058) and you will re-ceive a discount for the combined fees of the three. The classes are: Plains Peoples Led-ger Paintings (LLI0059), Plains People Winter Count History on Bison Skins (LLI0060), and Shaker Spiritual Art (LLI0061). Classes meet 3/7, 3/14 and 3/21. LLI 0058-001 CRN: 505093/7/18-3/21/18 WE 10:00 AM-12:00 PMInstructor: Ann Leslie W 218MEMBERS ONLY FEES: $45

PLAINS PEOPLES LEDGER PAINTINGSWhen various tribes of Native Americans were forced into forts and reservations, there was little for them to do. Evolving from Plains hide painting, the people were given ledger books for drawing and painting. Women typically created geometric and stylized designs while men created narrative drawings that flour-ished between the 1860s and the 1920s. With the ledger paintings as a guide, you will create your own story as we listen to the soft flute music of Carlos Nakai. LLI 0059-100 CRN: 505103/7/18 WE 10:00 AM-12:00 PMInstructor: Ann Leslie W 218MEMBER FEES: $19 NON-MEMBER FEES: $38

PLAINS PEOPLES WINTER COUNT HISTORY ON BISON SKINSThe various tribes of the Plains Peoples were nomadic, thus carrying written records in any sort of book was impractical for people fre-quently on the move with very limited storage. In winter, when there was more time available in camp, a man would typically record the events of the past year on buffalo hides. You will record your year, part of a year or perhaps an important event for your project. LLI 0060-100 CRN: 505113/14/18 WE 10:00 AM-12:00 PMInstructor: Ann Leslie W 218MEMBER FEES: $19 NON-MEMBER FEES: $38

SHAKER SPIRITUAL ARTJust about everyone doodles as did the Shak-ers. They would fill up the corners of a page or perhaps begin in the center of the page de-signing a continuous spiral of words and then surround those words with colorful flowers and fruit creating a wreath. Listening to dulci-mer music, you will take a meaningful saying and combine it with your own artwork. LLI 0061-100 CRN: 505123/21/18 WE 10:00 AM-12:00 PMInstructor: Ann Leslie W 218MEMBER FEES: $19 NON-MEMBER FEES: $38

ARCHAEOLOGICAL ART SERIES 4: PAINTING, PEN & INKEnroll in the series (LLI1052) and you will enroll in all three classes and receive a dis-count on the fee. Includes: Tibetan Mandalas (LLI1053), Tlingit Guardian Spirit and Tribe An-imals (LLI1054) and World Cave Paintings and Petroglyphs (LLI1055). Classes are scheduled on 4/4, 4/11 and 4/18. Members Only. LLI 1052-001 CRN: 505194/4/18-4/18/18 WE 10:00 AM-12:00 PMInstructor: Ann Leslie W 218MEMBER ONLY FEES: $45

TIBETAN MANDALASMandala means circle in Sanskrit and is a symbolic way of representing the universe and various elements within it such as pal-aces, kingdoms, mankind, and other cosmic concepts. Mandalas have been used in teach-ing, as aids in healing and prayer or to assist in calming meditation. Assisted with soft music, you will create your own mandala for peace, harmony, or a symbolic garden to walk through. LLI 1053-100 CRN: 505204/4/18 WE 10:00 AM-12:00 PMInstructor: Ann Leslie W 218MEMBER FEES: $19 NON-MEMBER FEES: $38

NEW! LLI MEMBER BOOK CLUBBecome an LLI Member and join our spring reading groups:– One Book One Harper-Humor series 1/19-5/4– The Virtues of Aging series 1/16-3/27

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TLINGIT GUARDIAN SPIRIT & TRIBE ANIMALSAnimal totems are animal spirits represented in emblems unique to a tribe, family, or clan. The symbols may reflect the lineage of the tribe and remind people of their ancestry and creation stories. Totems may be carved and painted on buildings or long, wooden upright poles. The spirits are kept alive in the carv-ings that watch over families, clans, and tribes as guardian spirits and helpers. They are not worshipped, but they inspire great respect. Who would be your helper or what animal would you send to someone who needs help? LLI 1054-100 CRN: 505214/11/18 WE 10:00 AM-12:00 PMInstructor: Ann Leslie W 218MEMBER FEES: $19 NON-MEMBER FEES: $38

WORLD CAVE PAINTINGS & PETROGLYPHSFor more than 40,800 years, the journey of civilization has been recorded by humans. The adventures and stories of ancient peoples are told by the chipping and pounding marks left on rocks and through paintings in caves and on cliffs. Humans have left their stories on every continent and perhaps under the ice caps at the poles by using the most primitive of tools and their hands. If you had to tell your future family something, what would it be? Whatever you say, it must be understandable now and in the next thousand years. LLI 1055-100 CRN: 505224/18/18 WE 10:00 AM-12:00 PMInstructor: Ann Leslie W 218MEMBER FEES: $19 NON-MEMBER FEES: $38

■■ BOOKS AND LITERATURE

LLI READING GROUP: ONE BOOK ONE HARPER Each year Harper establishes a One Book One Harper theme (though it is not necessar-ily centered around a single book). Join our reading group as we read and discuss books selected for the campus-wide One Book One Harper program. This program also has free programs with guest speakers, performances, and more. The 2017-2018 theme is “humor.” Check the LLI website for the book list. Some copies of the books will be available at the Harper Library. Check their inventory for avail-ability at harpercollege.edu/library. Meets the first Friday of the month at 1:00 PM. LLI 0017-001 CRN: 504971/19/18-5/4/18 FR 1:00 PM-3:00 PMInstructor: Harper College Librarians W 218MEMBER ONLY FEES: $0

LLI is proud to be partnered with Addolorata Villa. Be sure to check out these classes, which meet at Addolorata Villa:

Course Title Start DateOutback Australia, LLI 6075

Jan. 30

The Unsolved Isabella Stewart Gardner Heist of 1990, LLI 1103

Feb. 21

The Blue Zone, LLI 6073 Mar. 1U.S. History and Today, LLI 6055

Mar. 7

The Genius of Louis Comfort Tiffany’s Glass Creations, LLI 6058

Apr. 17

Operation Freedom: The Berlin Airlift 70th Anniversary, LLI 6070

May 2

America After the Fall: Paintings by American Artists in the 1930’s, LLI 6059

May 9

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LLI READING GROUP: VIRTUES OF AGING Readers gain a new perspective on life. Have you ever wanted to claim a new purpose and dedication for your life? Reading this book has assisted readers examine their inner be-ing to uncover potential and desires that have been suppressed for years. Getting older is not an end; it can be a time for renewal and rebirth. This book provides anecdotes as well as wisdom-filled stories to assist in embrac-ing our golden years. Join our life-enhancing discussions, led by LLI Program Leader Dee McConnell. Class meets 1/16, 2/13, 3/13 and 4/10. LLI 7023-001 CRN: 1/16/17-4/12/17 TU 1:00 PM-3:00 PMInstructor: Dee McConnell W 218MEMBER ONLY FEES: $0

MARGARET FULLER: A PASSIONATE LIFE Margaret Fuller, one of the lesser-known of America’s most talented women, lived a life of passion and adventure. She was one of the foremost intellectuals of the early 19th centu-ry, the first female foreign war correspondent from the United States, and a good friend of Emerson and Thoreau. But she had a fatal flaw: she lived only according to her emotions, her deep and passionate feelings, and this led her to an early death. LLI 6087-100 CRN: 505713/20/18 TU 1:00 PM-3:00 PMInstructor: Joyce Haworth W 218 MEMBER FEES: $25 NON-MEMBER FEES: $50

IN THE BEGINNING: UNDERSTANDING CREATION IN GENESISYou will consider the creation narrative as found in Genesis and explore such questions as the relationship between science and the Bible, literature genres, Hebrew cosmology, other Near East creation stories, the days of creations, Adam and Eve, and the meaning of creation for people today. Taught by Harper College Professor Bill Pankey. LLI 6084-100 CRN: 505684/13/18 FR 10:00 AM-12:00 PMInstructor: William Pankey W 219MEMBER FEES: $19 NON-MEMBER FEES: $38

SECRET PLACES, UNKNOWN SPACES In a two-part series with a spring 2018 pre-miere at Harper, author and historian Jerome M. O’Connor will present two chapters of his new book. To be released on the eve of the 75th anniversary marking the end of World War II, the book, which is being considered as a film documentary, will reveal the exist-ing places that contributed to the victory. As examples, enter the unchanged locale where General Eisenhower ordered the D-Day in-vasion of Europe. Walk the same air bases in England from where the mighty Eighth Air Force flew against Nazi Germany. LLI 6074-100 CRN: 503514/25/18-5/2/18 WE 10:30 AM-12:00 PMInstructor: Jerome O’Connor W 219MEMBER FEES: $29 NON-MEMBER FEES: $58

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LLI is proud to be partnered with Brookdale. Be sure to check out these classes, which meet at Brookdale:


Arctic Greenland-Inuit and Ice, LLI 6052 Jan. 25

Medicare: What You Need to Know Before and After, LLI 6076 Feb. 20

Artificial Intelligence: Changing Our World, LLI 6077 Feb. 27


DECONSTRUCTING THE NEWS In the Information Age, we are inundated with news—but how can we determine what is reli-able? In today’s race to be the first to report a story, is accuracy sacrificed? In a world where “post-truth” was the Oxford English Dictio-nary’s 2016 Word of the Year, how relevant is truth in the news? Laura Ehrke provides the tools to deconstruct a news story and ana-lyze the elements that make it news (or not). Engage in a lively discussion of current news topics and how they are portrayed in various outlets. This class is part of a statewide News Literacy/Civic Engagement project developed by the Illinois Press Association. LLI 1186-100 CRN: 505302/1/18-2/22/18 TH 1:30 PM-3:00 PMInstructor: Laura Ehrke W 219MEMBER FEES: $35 NON-MEMBER FEES: $70

■■ FOODTHE BLUE ZONE The National Geographic article on Blue Zones was one of the most popular ever pub-lished. Author Dan Buettner went on to write four best sellers on Blue Zones, the areas where folks not only live extraordinarily long lives, but do so with abundant energy. You will go on a virtual “hunt” to track down recog-nized “pockets of longevity” around the world including one found in the USA. Discover the secrets those living in the Blue Zones have to teach us, and focus on how they can enter their own personal “Blue Zone” of health and longevity. LLI 6073-100 CRN: 505541/29/18 MO 10:00 AM-12:00 PMInstructor: Joan Davis AHSC MEMBER FEES: $19 NON-MEMBER FEES: $38

LLI 6073-101 CRN: 505552/7/18 WE 2:00 PM-4:00 PMInstructor: Joan Davis FVS MEMBER FEES: $19 NON-MEMBER FEES: $38

LLI 6073-102 CRN: 505563/1/18 TH 11:00 AM-1:00 PMInstructor: Joan Davis ADV MEMBER FEES: $19 NON-MEMBER FEES: $38

THE GELASIAN DECREE: THE “APPROVED” BOOK LIST OF THE BIBLEThe Gelasian Decree from the 6th century CE includes both the “approved” list of biblical texts (the canon) and the original “banned book” list (the rejected texts). Although some of the texts mentioned in the decree are lost to history, the numerous copies of others sug-gest that this ancient “hit list” of texts that Christians shouldn’t consider authentic may have actually made them all the more entic-ing! Join us for a quick tour of this fascinating document, which itself may be a forgery, and explore its significant ripple effects through history. LLI 1168-001 CRN: 505294/25/18 WE 4:30 PM-6:30 PMInstructor: Richard Johnson W 218MEMBERS ONLY FEES: $19

■■ CURRENT EVENTS

GREAT DECISIONS DISCUSSIONEngage in a lively exchange of opinions on world events led by Gary Midkiff. Prior to the discussion, you will read a topic in the briefing booklet prepared by the Foreign Policy Asso-ciation. Each topic is written by experts and provides a concise, comprehensive overview. Our registration deadline is one month prior to the first class meeting. You will receive con-firmation that the course will be held, topics for discussion, and information on how to purchase the briefing book from the Foreign Policy Association. Course meets every other week. LLI 0104-100 CRN: 505131/22/18-4/30/18 MO 9:00 AM-11:00 AMInstructor: Gary Midkiff W 218MEMBER FEES: $99 NON-MEMBER FEES: $198

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The History of American Humor, LLI 0018 Mar. 14

Humor and Comedy in American Culture, LLI 7005 Apr. 17


■■ GENEALOGYGENEALOGY-GETTING STARTED Find your roots! Start your search now. The in-structor draws from his genealogical research expertise to describe the many resources available for finding records and information about your ancestors and their history. Both Internet and archival research are covered. LLI 6046-100 CRN: 505332/7/18-2/21/18 WE 10:00 AM-12:00 PMInstructor: Stephen Szabados W 219MEMBER FEES: $30 NON-MEMBER FEES: $60

GENEALOGY - ADVANCED RESEARCH TECHNIQUE AND EUROPEAN ANCESTORSIf you understand the basics of genealogical research and are ready to take the next step in your genealogical research this is your class. We will start with a review of techniques and information about DNA that may save you time and help overcome research barriers. We will also discusses a process to find your Eu-ropean roots including finding birthplaces in Europe and how to find your European roots. LLI 6047-100 CRN: 505343/7/18-3/21/18 WE 10:00 AM-12:00 PMInstructor: Stephen Szabados W 219MEMBER FEES: $30 NON-MEMBER FEES: $60

GENEALOGY-EUROPEAN IMMIGRATION TO AMERICA1800-1940When did your ancestors immigrate? Where did they come from? Why did they leave, and how did they get here? These are questions many hope to answer. This presentation of-fers a variety of solutions for finding answers to some of your questions about your Euro-pean ancestors and their immigration stories. Our focus will be on where and how they left their villages in Europe, the voyage and port of arrival in America and arrival and their new life in America. LLI 6048-100 CRN: 505354/4/18-4/18/18 WE 10:00 AM-12:00 PMInstructor: Stephen Szabados W 219 MEMBER FEES: $30 NON-MEMBER FEES: $60

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LLI is proud to be partnered with The Garlands of Barrington. Be sure to check out these classes, which meet at The Garlands:


China: Re-Evolution To World Power, LLI 1105

Jan. 22

The Roosevelt Women, LLI 0112

Feb. 20

The Series: Words That Made America, LLI 7000

Mar. 6

Declaring Independence, LLI 7001

Mar. 6

Creating A Nation, LLI 7002 Mar. 13

And Ain’t I a Woman: Suf-frage In America, LLI 7003

Mar. 27

With Malice Towards None: Lincoln’s Speeches, LLI 7004

Apr. 3

Humor and Comedy In American Culture, LLI 7005

Apr. 17

I Will Weep No More Forever: Forgotten Minorities, LLI 7006

Apr. 24

1930s: The Series - Part Two, LLI 7007

May 1

Dust, Discrimination, and Defiance, LLI 7008

May 1

Something For Everyone: Arts and Culture In the Depression, LLI 7009

May 8

Decade of Progress, LLI 7010

May 15

Classes are held in the Burnham Room, in the 3000 entrance. Please park in the south lot and use the south walk. Golf carts are available to take you to (15 minutes prior) and from the event.


■■ HISTORYTHE SERIES: WORDS THAT MADE AMERICAMyra Loris will lead you through the Words That Made America series of six courses. Register for the full six-course series or reg-ister only for the individual courses that inter-est you. Classes will meet at The Garlands of Barrington on Tuesdays, 3/6, 3/13, 3/27, 4/3, 4/7, 4/24. LLI 7000-001 CRN: 505743/6/18-4/24/18 TU 10:00 AM-11:00 AMInstructor: Myra Loris GAR MEMBERS ONLY FEES: $85

DECLARING INDEPENDENCE Explore the struggle over of the creation of the Declaration of Independence and then dis-cuss its significance.You will hear stories and anecdotes of about the major players in its creation including Jefferson, Adams, Franklin and others using their own words, speeches and writing. LLI 7001-100 CRN: 505753/6/18 TU 10:00 AM-11:00 AMInstructor: Myra Loris GAR MEMBER FEES: $19 NON-MEMBER FEES: $38

CREATING A NATION Examine what it takes to write a Constitution and Bill of Rights in the very early days of our nation. We will look at the struggles which allowed or predecessors to create a govern-ment. Then you will create a focus on the importance of the Bill of Rights as it is being applied to current, contemporary Supreme Court cases and social issues. Interesting an-ecdotes and lots of current perspective and relevance will be shared. LLI 7002-100 CRN: 505763/13/18 TU 10:00 AM-11:00 AMInstructor: Myra Loris GAR MEMBER FEES: $19 NON-MEMBER FEES: $38

AND AIN’T I A WOMAN: SUFFRAGE IN AMERICA Look at the more than 100 years of struggle for women’s suffrage in the US. Beginning with the Seneca Falls Convention in 1848 with Elizabeth Cady Stanton and continuing on with Susan B. Anthony into the 20th Centu-ry, the struggle for suffrage culminated in the 1920 passage of the 19th Amendment. Hear very powerful stories about those who fought and suffered to bring about equal voting rights for women. LLI 7003-100 CRN: 505773/27/18 TU 10:00 AM-11:00 AMInstructor: Myra Loris GAR MEMBER FEES: $19 NON-MEMBER FEES: $38

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LLI is proud to be partnered with Friendship Village. Be sure to check out these classes, which meet at Friendship Village:


Artificial Intelligence: Changing Our World, LLI 6077

Jan. 29

Cherokee Storyteller Gourds, LLI 0055

Feb. 1

The Blue Zone, LLI 6073 Feb. 7

The Unsolved Isabella Stewart Gardner Heist of 1990, LLI 1103

Mar. 8

America After the Fall: Paintings by American Artists In The 1930’s, LLI 6059

Apr. 11

Frank Lloyd Wright: Greatest Architect of the 20th Century? LLI 6056

Apr. 27

The Genius of Louis Comfort Tiffany’s Glass Creations, LLI 6058

May 2

The Roosevelt Women, LLI 0112

May 7

We provide complimentary valet parking for Harper members who attend our lectures. Come inside and request valet parking.


WITH MALICE TOWARDS NONE: LINCOLN’S SPEECHES Examine the power of Abraham Lincoln’s speeches and writings in changing the course of the nation’s history. We will focus on the Emancipation Proclamation, the Gettysburg Address, and the struggle to pass the 13th Amendment, which outlawed slavery. The program begins with a very powerful and dra-matic overview of slavery in America and pro-ceeds to Lincoln and the Civil War era. LLI 7004-100 CRN: 505784/3/18 TU 10:00 AM-11:00 AMInstructor: Myra Loris GAR MEMBER FEES: $19 NON-MEMBER FEES: $38

HUMOR AND COMEDY IN AMERICAN CULTURELook at the effects of the nation’s humorists in words and writings that shaped the mood of the country and both created and reflected significant social changes. We will take an in-depth look at Mark Twain, Will Rogers, Steven Colbert, and others as both entertainers and social critics. Lots of laughs with Myra Loris in this one. LLI 7005-099 CRN: 505794/17/18 TU 10:00 AM-11:00 AMInstructor: Myra Loris GAR MEMBER FEES: $19 NON-MEMBER FEES: $38

I WILL WEEP NO MORE FOREVER: FORGOTTEN MINORITIESWe look at the experiences of some of Amer-ica’s more forgotten minorities as they strug-gled throughout our history to find freedom and equality. The program focuses on the experiences of Native Americans in the 19th Century West; the Neisi-Japanese American interments during WWII; and on Cesar Chavez and the struggle for equity for Latino farm workers in the 20th century. The program con-cludes with a look at the current immigrants in America and examines the relevance of these past struggles to the present day. LLI 7006-100 CRN: 505804/24/18 TU 10:00 AM-11:00 AMInstructor: Myra Loris GAR MEMBER FEES: $19 NON-MEMBER FEES: $38

1930s: THE SERIES - PART TWOMyra Loris continues her series on the 1930s. Register for the full three-part series or regis-ter only for the individual 1930s Series cours-es below that interest you. LLI 7007-001 CRN: 505815/1/18-5/15/18 TU 10:00 AM-11:00 AMInstructor: Myra Loris GAR MEMBERS ONLY FEES: $40

DUST, DISCRIMINATION, AND DEFIANCE Take a historical tour of the Dust Bowl. You will also examine the American context as it fostered the rise of racism in the 30s, and El-eanor Roosevelt as a voice for tolerance and change. LLI 7008-100 CRN: 505825/1/18 TU 10:00 AM-11:00 AMInstructor: Myra Loris GAR MEMBER FEES: $19 NON-MEMBER FEES: $38

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE: ARTS AND CULTURE IN THE DEPRESSIONReview the amazing developments in cul-ture and the arts that occurred despite the Depression. Explore the New Deal programs that helped the flourishing of culture and en-tertainment. We will look at music, literature, movies, etc., and the significance they had in a decade of crisis. LLI 7009-100 CRN: 505835/8/18 TU 10:00 AM-11:00 AMInstructor: Myra Loris GAR MEMBER FEES: $19 NON-MEMBER FEES: $38

DECADE OF PROGRESS You will explore the scientific and technolog-ical advances of the 1920s and 30s that laid the foundation for the modern era with special focus on the amazing 1933 Chicago Worlds Fair. LLI 7010-100 CRN: 505845/15/18 TU 10:00 AM-11:00 AMInstructor: Myra Loris GAR MEMBER FEES: $19 NON-MEMBER FEES: $38

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U.S. HISTORY AND TODAYJourney through the past 100 years of Ameri-can history — from the start of World War I in 1914 through the present — in this two-part, pictorial tour of nation-changing news and up-lifting cultural events. Watch a live presenta-tion of 470 historically rich photographs aug-mented by 42 film and video clips that reflect some of the most memorable moments from Washington to Hollywood. This fact-based, politically unbiased presentation provides a visual tour of the past century. There will be ample time for questions and discussion. LLI 6055-100 CRN: 505392/2/18-2/9/18 FR 10:00 AM-11:30 AMInstructor: John LeGear W 218MEMBER FEES: $19 NON-MEMBER FEES: $38

LLI 6055-101 CRN: 505403/7/18-3/14/18 11:00 AM-12:30 PMInstructor: John LeGear ADV MEMBER FEES: $19 NON-MEMBER FEES: $38

ABE’S RELIGION: THE ELUSIVE SPIRITUALITY OF ABRAHAM LINCOLNThe 19th century was an age of religious fer-vor. Most aspiring politicians trumpeted their religious affiliations to make themselves more appealing to voters. Abraham Lincoln did not follow this convention, nor did he ever join a church. Yet in his private writings, he expressed some of the most sincere and nu-anced thoughts on God that have ever been penned. You will explore the shifting religious beliefs that Lincoln held during his life that give Americans one more reason to respect our 16th president. LLI 6086-100 CRN: 505702/13/18 TU 1:00 PM-3:00 PMInstructor: Joyce Haworth W 218MEMBER FEES: $25 NON-MEMBER FEES: $50

OVERLOOKED AMERICANS - CHAPTER 8Join historian Gary Midkiff for a fascinating look at 12 Americans who you may not recog-nize but should know, including –The hero of the Flint, Michigan, contaminated water crisis; The driving force behind the Prohibition amendment; The two men who made medical history saving “blue babies”; The female Chicago playwright whose 1st production changed American theater LLI 7021-100 CRN: 2/13/18-2/20/18 TU 1:00 PM-3:00 PMInstructor: Midkiff Gary X 231MEMBER FEES: $29 NON-MEMBER FEES: $58

CHINA: RE-EVOLUTION TO WORLD POWERChina is a manufacturing powerhouse and the world’s second largest economy. But China began the 20th century under a feudal economy. It suffered enormous losses at the hands of the Japanese in WWII, and under-went a tumultuous Cultural Revolution in the 1960’s. How has China transformed itself so quickly? And where will its new global wealth and influence take it? Peggy Eastwood ex-perienced China’s incredible changes first-hand over several decades. She shares a behind-the-headlines look at the county’s un-precedented growth during the 20th century and its aggressive new initiatives in the 21st. LLI 1105-100 CRN: 505251/22/18 MO 9:00 AM-10:00 AMInstructor: Margaret Eastwood GAR MEMBER FEES: $15 NON-MEMBER FEES: $30

RECONSTRUCTIONThe U.S. Civil War ended in 1865, but fighting in various forms continued in the south until 1877. During this 12 year period there were constitutional amendments, Presidential ve-toes, a presidential impeachment, white su-premacists, the Freedman’s Bureau, military occupation, carpetbaggers, Scalawags, Re-deemers, Andrew Johnson, Ulysses S. Grant, Rutherford B. Hayes, The Panic of 1873 and under-the-table political deals. Join historian Gary Midkiff for a review of this tumultuous period. LLI 7020-100 CRN: 1/24/18-1/31/18 WE 9:00 AM-11:00 AMInstructor: Gary Midkiff W 219MEMBER FEES: $29 NON-MEMBER FEES: $58


THE GENIUS OF LOUIS COMFORT TIFFANY’S GLASS CREATIONSLouis Comfort Tiffany is known today for his spectacular and highly individual Art Nouveau style glass lampshades, glass vases, leaded stained glass windows, glass mosaics and jewelry. Tiffany grew up in the shadow of his father’s store. He was the son of Charles Tiffa-ny, co-founder of Tiffany & Company. Tiffany Louis began his career as a painter and was successful. But, once he was introduced to leaded stained glass during his travels in Eu-rope, Tiffany soon pursued glass as his mate-rial of choice. The result was historic. LLI 6058-100 CRN: 505442/15/18 TH 10:00 AM-11:30 AMInstructor: Ralph Burin W 218MEMBER FEES: $19 NON-MEMBER FEES: $38

LLI 6058-102 CRN: 505464/17/18 TU 11:00 AM-12:30 PMInstructor: Ralph Burin ADV MEMBER FEES: $19 NON-MEMBER FEES: $38

LLI 6058-101 CRN: 505455/2/18 WE 1:30 PM-3:00 PMInstructor: Ralph Burin FVS MEMBER FEES: $19 NON-MEMBER FEES: $38

AMERICA AFTER THE FALL: PAINTINGS BY AMERICAN ARTISTS IN THE 1930’SYou will learn how the turbulent econom-ics and political and aesthetic climate of the 1930s Great Depression was interpreted through paintings by American artists. The 1930s was a period of intensified creativity, as the nation’s artists sought to find and interpret what modern art in America might be. Many challenged and reworked the meanings and forms of modernism and arrived at new pos-sibilities and a diversity of styles ranging from Abstraction to Regionalism and Surrealism.LLI 6059-100 CRN: 505472/20/18 TU 10:00 AM-11:30 AMInstructor: Ralph Burin W 218MEMBER FEES: $19 NON-MEMBER FEES: $38

LLI 6059-101 CRN: 505484/11/18 WE 1:30 PM-3:00 PMInstructor: Ralph Burin FVS MEMBER FEES: $19 NON-MEMBER FEES: $38

LLI 6059-102 CRN: 505495/9/18 WE 11:00 AM-12:30 PMInstructor: Ralph Burin ADV MEMBER FEES: $19 NON-MEMBER FEES: $38

THE ROOSEVELT WOMENFranklin Delano Roosevelt had many sources of support and advice when he was President of the United States, including his cabinet and his close friends. He also had a group of wom-en from whom he gained political help and emotional support. This class focuses on five of them: his mother, Sarah Delano Roosevelt; his wife Eleanor; the woman who nearly broke up his marriage, Lucy Mercer Rutherford; his personal secretary, Missy LeHand; and his Secretary of Labor, Frances Perkins, the first woman to hold a Cabinet position. Smart, savvy and intensely loyal, these women were directly involved in guiding the United States through some of its most difficult years. LLI 0112-101 CRN: 505152/20/18-2/27/18 TU 2:30 PM-4:30 PMInstructor: Joyce Haworth GAR MEMBER FEES: $19 NON-MEMBER FEES: $38

LLI 0112-100 CRN: 505145/7/18-5/14/18 MO 1:00 PM-3:00 PMInstructor: Joyce Haworth FVS MEMBER FEES: $19 NON-MEMBER FEES: $38

TERRA COTTA WARRIORSAn astounding army of thousands of terra cotta warriors, complete with their weapons, horses, and chariots, was buried in China centuries ago next to an emperor’s tomb to protect him in the afterlife. Discovered in 1974, these warriors are now one of the most recognized ancient wonders. Peggy East-wood shares discoveries about the incredibly unique designs, original construction meth-ods, and the imperial court that drove this monumental undertaking.LLI 1106-101 CRN: 505262/21/18 WE 1:30 PM-2:30 PMInstructor: Margaret Eastwood W 218MEMBER FEES: $19 NON-MEMBER FEES: $38


THE UNSOLVED ISABELLA STEWART GARDNER HEIST OF 1990Isabella Stewart Gardner Art Museum in Bos-ton was the site of an unsolved heist that took place on March 18, 1990. Two men broke into the museum at night and achieved the larg-est art robbery in history. Though thousands of leads have been pursued, none of the paintings have ever been recovered. Worth as much as $500 million total, the missing mas-terpieces have become one of the nation’s most extraordinary unsolved mysteries. The Isabella Stewart Garner Art Museum is the home of one of the preeminent collections of art in the United States. Ralph Burin will dis-cuss this mysterious and maddening robbery. LLI 1103-102 CRN: 505242/21/18 WE 11:00 AM-12:30 PMInstructor: Ralph Burin ADV MEMBER FEES: $19 NON-MEMBER FEES: $38

LLI 1103-100 CRN: 500943/6/18 TU 11:00 AM-12:30 PMInstructor: Ralph Burin W 218MEMBER FEES: $19 NON-MEMBER FEES: $38

LLI 1103-101 CRN: 505233/8/18 TH 1:30 PM-3:00 PMInstructor: Ralph Burin FVS MEMBER FEES: $19 NON-MEMBER FEES: $38

PRINCE MAXIMILIAN TOURING AMERICA’S WILDERNESSTour North America as Prince Maximilian saw it in 1832-34. With Bodmer’s illustrations, Prince Maximilian will escort the audience on an adventure from the Grand Banks of New-foundland to the Great Falls of the Missouri River. Meet America’s best scientific minds and participate in traditional American Indian drumming songs. Be immersed in the cultures and customs of the first Americans. Storytell-er and author Brian “Fox” Ellis steps into the shoes of Prince Maximilian allowing the audi-ence to step back in time. The backdrop in-cludes the distinctive landscapes of the West and portraits of American Indians painted by Karl Bodmer. LLI 6000-100 CRN: 506912/23/18 FR 1:00 PM-3:00 PMInstructor: Brian Fox Ellis W 218MEMBER FEES: $19 NON-MEMBER FEES: $38

OUR TEN WORST PRESIDENTSHistorians and political scientists enjoy debat-ing who was our best President, or who had the best foreign policy or domestic agenda. But historian Gary Midkiff will guide you on a tour of the other end of the spectrum to an-alyze and explain why men such as James Buchanon, Andrew Johnson and Franklin Pierce are always rated at the bottom. Each was a competent person with a solid political background who failed as President. We will look at the 12 (of our past 43) Presidents rated lowest by C-Span and try to understand their mistakes. LLI 7022-100 CRN: 3/6/18-3/13/18 TU 1:00 PM-3:00 PMInstructor: Gary Midkiff W 218MEMBER FEES: $29 NON-MEMBER FEES: $58

THE EASTLAND DISASTERThe Eastland sank before it even left the Chi-cago River on July 24th, 1915, and killed 844 people, wiping out 22 entire families. It is one of the worst disasters in American history and the deadliest ever in Chicago. It has been called “America’s Forgotten Tragedy.” It was overshadowed by the Titanic disaster (1912) and the sinking of the Lusitania earlier in the same year. John Boda has researched the Eastland disaster in great detail and shares many interesting facts, stories, and pictures as he explores possible reasons why the Eastland capsized from the perspective of someone with a very personal connection. LLI 6089-100 CRN: 505733/8/18 TH 10:00 AM-12:00 PMInstructor: John Boda W 219MEMBER FEES: $25 NON-MEMBER FEES: $50

THE HISTORY OF AMERICAN HUMORHumor and comedy in America have a long history. Intensified by the media, they are now big business. In this class, you will hear about the development of this sometimes underval-ued art form and come to an understanding of who our most significant figures are and what they contributed to the genre. Humor can be subjective, but we are pretty sure that you will laugh your way through this class! Presented in conjunction with the Harper College Li-brary’s One Book One Harper program. LLI 0018-099 CRN: 504983/14/18 WE 1:00 PM-3:00 PMInstructor: Bill Gorgo W 218EVERYONE FEES: $0


THE ADVENTURE OF BERTHA BENZ & HISTORY OF THE GERMAN AUTOThe superb reputation of German cars is leg-endary. They are synonymous with the qual-ity and success of German engineering. But hardly anyone knows that the history of the automobile’s origin is, to a great extent, due to Bertha Benz, who 130 years ago — in a secret attempt to visit her mother — became the first human being ever to drive an automobile over a long distance. Join German Historian Anette Isaacs as she introduces you to Bertha and her history making adventure of 1888! LLI 6071-100 CRN: 505523/22/18 TH 1:00 PM-3:00 PMInstructor: Anette Isaacs AHSC MEMBER FEES: $25 NON-MEMBER FEES: $50

30 DAYS IN AMERICAN HISTORYEveryone knows the importance of July 4 and September 11. But not everyone knows the importance of September 17. Before you go to Google, September 17, 1862 was the Civil War battle of Antietam, the single bloodiest day in American military history and a bat-tle that was more important than the better known battle of Gettysburg. You will sequen-tially proceed through the 30 days of an imag-inary month, highlighting the important event in American history that happened on that numbered date. LLI 6044-100 CRN: 505314/12/18-5/10/18 TH 9:00 AM-11:00 AMInstructor: Gary Midkiff W 218MEMBER FEES: $99 NON-MEMBER FEES: $198

GROUND ZERO: THE MINUTEMAN MISSILE PROGRAMThere have been five mass extinction events in Earth’s history. The Cold War, nuclear proliferation, and the SNAFU Principle have caused us to be on the brink of Mass Extinc-tion six times. Hidden in plain sight from US citizens but not from our enemies, the Minute-man Missile Program continues to serve as a deterrent to nuclear war. Ann Leslie will give you a rare look inside this secure area to view the above-ground living arrangements and the actual launch control facility, Delta One. Then you’ll see the launch facility, Delta Nine, where the security will amaze you. LLI 1123-100 CRN: 505274/20/18 FR 10:00 AM-12:00 PMInstructor: Ann Leslie W 218MEMBER FEES: $19 NON-MEMBER FEES: $38

REFUGEE CRISIS IN GERMANY – THREE YEARS LATERThe world looked at Germany incredulous-ly when in the summer of 2015, Chancellor Merkel opened Germany’s borders to more than one million refugees and asylum seek-ers. Equipped with a sturdy social net and a pressing moral obligation to help those in need, Germany seemed to be a new prom-ised land for many of the refugees. But how has the refugee crisis been dealt with during these past three years? Join Anette Isaacs for a fascinating update on the successes and challenges that evolved from Chancellor Merkel’s historic decision. LLI 6072-100 CRN: 505534/25/18 WE 1:00 PM-3:00 PMInstructor: Anette Isaacs W 218MEMBER FEES: $25 NON-MEMBER FEES: $50

OPERATION FREEDOM: THE BERLIN AIRLIFT 70TH ANNIVERSARYIt was perhaps one of the greatest adven-tures in American military history: the Berlin airlift of 1948-49! When Soviet troops closed all land, sea, and rail access routes to West Berlin 70 years ago — threatening the lives of 2.5 million people and provoking the first major international crisis of the Cold War — American General Lucius D. Clay built a bold and fantastic bridge across the sky, involving 700 planes and 250,000 flights over a period of 14 months. LLI 6070-101 CRN: 505515/1/18 TU 1:00 PM-3:00 PMInstructor: Anette Isaacs W 218MEMBER FEES: $25 NON-MEMBER FEES: $50

LLI 6070-100 CRN: 505505/2/18 WE 1:00 PM-3:00 PMInstructor: Anette Isaacs ADV MEMBER FEES: $25 NON-MEMBER FEES: $50


MYTHS IN AMERICAN HISTORYAll countries tweak their national stories to make the past easier to explain to children, but the reality is often stranger, more compli-cated, and far more interesting. This is a gentle exploration of the role of myths in American history and why they have been useful in the past. We look at many specific myths, includ-ing Paul Revere’s ride, George Washington’s cherry tree, and what should be remembered about the Alamo. We will also explore why certain myths have had such staying power, and what they say about our understanding of what it is to be American. LLI 6085-100 CRN: 505694/16/18 MO 1:00 PM-3:00 PMInstructor: Joyce Haworth W 218MEMBER FEES: $25 NON-MEMBER FEES: $50

■■ MUSICPIANO REVIVAL CONTINUEDAs a continuation of our Piano Revival class, Levonne Mrozinski will help you master basic piano techniques and develop musicianship and repertoire in a relaxed atmosphere. The class is limited to eight students to ensure plenty of personal attention. If you have not taken Piano Revival, you may enroll in this class with instructor approval. Students will be required to purchase a music book. No Class 3/30.LLI 0123-098 CRN: 505161/19/18-3/9/18 FR 9:00 AM-9:50 AMInstructor: Levonne Mrozinski AHSC MEMBER FEES: $75 NON-MEMBER FEES: $75

LLI 0123-099 CRN: 505173/16/18-5/11/18 FR 9:00 AM-9:50 AMInstructor: Levonne Mrozinski AHSC MEMBER FEES: $75 NON-MEMBER FEES: $75

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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: CHANGING OUR WORLDIBM’s “Watson” super computer made head-lines when it defeated two human champions at a game of Jeopardy. Now, Watson is apply-ing its powers to helping doctors treat cancer. From Siri and Alexa to self-driving vehicles, ar-tificial intelligence is enriching our lives, but at the same time may be obsoleting jobs. Peggy Eastwood explores this rapidly growing field and its implications.LLI 6077-101 CRN: 505611/29/18 MO 12:30 PM-1:30 PMInstructor: Margaret Eastwood FVS MEMBER FEES: $19 NON-MEMBER FEES: $38

LLI 6077-100 CRN: 505602/9/18 FR 10:00 AM-11:00 AMInstructor: Margaret Eastwood W 219MEMBER FEES: $19 NON-MEMBER FEES: $38

LLI 6077-103 CRN: 505622/27/18 TU 2:00 PM-3:00 PMInstructor: Margaret Eastwood BPDP MEMBER FEES: $19 NON-MEMBER FEES: $38

INSPIRE U EXPERIENCE EXPO Saturday, April 14, 1-4 p.m., Harper Main Campus

Adults are invited to a series of free mini-classes and music performances. Experience the best of what Continuing Education has to offer. Brought to you by Continuing Education and the Community Music and Arts Center. COMMUNITY DAYSaturday, April 14, Harper Main Campus

Join Us in Celebration of Harper College’s 50th Anniversary! For details, see harpercollege.edu.

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PHILOSOPHY AS A COUNSELING TOOL Over the last decade or so, a movement called Philosophical Counseling has sprung up. Philosophical counselors, or philosophical practitioners, use philosophical literature and skills from logic to help people deal with life’s difficulties and the many ways we can get in the way of our own happiness. We will take a look at the approach taken by philosophical counseling and discuss its potential benefits as well as its limitations. LLI 6088-100 CRN: 505722/2/18-2/9/18 FR 11:30 AM-1:30 PMInstructor: John Garcia W 218MEMBER FEES: $19 NON-MEMBER FEES: $38

MEDICARE: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE AND AFTER For those aged 65 or more, the Medicare In-surance programs provide a comprehensive set of services: hospitalization, medical insur-ance, and prescription drugs. But to get the most out of these services, you need to know and understand the services and the options available to you so that you can make the best choices for your personal health plan. Pre-sented in an easy to understand way, you will learn what the Medicare parts A, B, C, and D and related options offer for your healthcare advantages. Time includes an extra hour that will be dedicated to answering questions. LLI 6076-100 CRN: 505582/13/18 TU 10:00 AM-1:00 PMInstructor: Roger Kieffman W 219MEMBER FEES: $19 NON-MEMBER FEES: $38

LLI 6076-101 CRN: 505592/20/18 TU 1:30 PM-4:30 PMInstructor: Roger Kieffman BPDP MEMBER FEES: $19 NON-MEMBER FEES: $38

THE ENNEAGRAM: WINDOW TO THE SOULRosemary Hurwitz introduces the Enneagram of Personality to help you unlock the door to your deeper self. Enneagrams describe nine types: the good reformer, the loving giver, the effective achiever, the original romantic, the wise observer, the loyal skeptic, the joy-ful adventurer, the powerful protector, and the peaceful mediator. We may share aspects of several types but are most at home with one. Understanding this helps you clearly under-stand your gifts and challenges. Rosemary is a Holistic teacher, coach, and author. This class is a helpful introduction to the four-week “Who You Are Called To Be” series offered in spring. LLI 1143-100 CRN: 505283/1/18-3/22/18 TH 1:00 PM-2:30 PMInstructor: Rosemary Hurwitz W 218 MEMBER FEES: $75 NON-MEMBER FEES: $150

■■ TECHNOLOGYSMARTPHONE PHOTO EDITINGFor iPhone, iPad and smartphone users, this class and hands-on workshop you will show you the tricks to making better photographs with your mobile device. You will see how to take snapshots and turn them into “great shots” with simple editing of the image right in the mobile device. No computer needed. You will learn how to share your images with family and friends on the internet and how to print the photos to send or give them to others. Download these two applications before arriv-ing for class: Snapseed (free) and TouchRe-touch ($1.99).LLI 6051-100 CRN: 505361/23/18-1/30/18 TU 2:00 PM-3:30 PMInstructor: Gerald Hug W 218MEMBER FEES: $20 NON-MEMBER FEES: $40

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■■ TRAVELARCTIC GREENLAND-INUIT AND ICEExplore northwestern Greenland’s ice-filled fjords and colorful villages above the Arctic Circle. This is land where a subsistence life-style continues today, and most transporta-tion is provided by sled dogs and boats. This small ship expedition from 2015 reveales a newly popular travel destination. LLI 6052-100 CRN: 505371/25/18 TH 1:00 PM-2:00 PMInstructor: Barbara Sugden BPDP MEMBER FEES: $19 NON-MEMBER FEES: $38

OUTBACK AUSTRALIADiscover central Australia through this virtu-al tour of the south’s vibrant, cultural capital, Adelaide; Coober Pedy, the underground opal mining town; and remote cattle stations. Ride the elegant Ghan railroad through sweep-ing desert to the Red Center’s popular Alice Springs. Travel by camper van and on foot to explore Uluru (Ayer’s Rock) and Kings Can-yon. Continue on the Ghan north to tropical Darwin on the Top End to uncover aboriginal culture and history in Kakadu National Park and Arnhemland. Photos are from the instruc-tor’s 2016 visit. LLI 6075-100 CRN: 505571/30/18 TU 10:30 AM-12:00 PMInstructor: Barbara Sugden ADV MEMBER FEES: $19 NON-MEMBER FEES: $38

■■ WRITINGPUBLISH YOUR OWN BOOKSelf-publishing has become possible and popular recently because of the online sys-tems available from Amazon and others. Mike McCandless, publisher at the Touchwood Press, will show you how to publish your own written work of fiction, non-fiction, or creative non-fiction as an e-book or as a paperback. Develop your memoirs as a gift to others or write the next great American novel. Depend-ing on where you are in your writing, you can be a self-published, independent author in a matter of days or weeks. Bring your manu-script and your questions! LLI 0879-100 CRN: 505181/23/18 TU 2:00 PM-4:00 PMInstructor: Michael McCandless W 219MEMBER FEES: $19 NON-MEMBER FEES: $38

WRITING INSPIRED BY ART SERIES Take the full tour with this series, which in-cludes: Writing Inspired by Impressionism: Monet and Pissarro; Writing Inspired by Im-pressionism: Seurat and van Gogh; Writing Inspired by the Muse d’Orsay and More; and Art Institute of Chicago: A Writing Tour. Fees include museum admission to the Art Institute of Chicago on 5/3. LLI 6079-001 CRN: 505634/12/18-5/3/18 TH 1:30 PM-3:30 PMInstructor: Laura Ehrke W 218MEMBERS ONLY FEES: $70

WRITING INSPIRED BY IMPRESSIONISM: MONET AND PISSARRO Write creatively, inspired by the masterpieces of Impressionist artists Claude Monet and Ca-mille Pissarro. After viewing works and learn-ing about the artists’ stories, instructor Laura Ehrke has created a set of creative writing exercises that will guide you to a better un-derstanding of the relevance of their works. You will be amazed at the writing that flows from your pen. Not only will you enjoy viewing beautiful works of art from the Impressionism period, you’ll learn techniques to improve your writing while gaining new perspectives on the artists. Bring paper and your favorite pen or pencil to collect your written masterpieces.LLI 6080-100 CRN: 505644/12/18 TH 1:30 PM-3:30 PMInstructor: Laura Ehrke W 218MEMBER FEES: $19 NON-MEMBER FEES: $38

WRITING INSPIRED BY IMPRESSIONISM: SEURAT AND VAN GOGH Write creatively, inspired by the masterpieces of Impressionist artists Georges Seurat and Vincent van Gogh. After viewing works and learning about the artists’ stories, instructor Laura Ehrke will guide you through creative and fun writing exercises relevant to their works. You will be amazed at the writing that flows from your pen. Not only will you enjoy viewing beautiful works of art from the Im-pressionism period, you’ll learn techniques to improve your writing creativity and gain new perspectives on the artists. Bring paper and your favorite pen or pencil to collect your writ-ten masterpieces. LLI 6081-100 CRN: 505654/19/18 TH 1:30 PM-3:30 PMInstructor: Laura Ehrke W 218MEMBER FEES: $19 NON-MEMBER FEES: $38

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WRITING INSPIRED BY MUSEE D’ORSAY AND MORE Travel virtually to some of the world’s best col-lections of Impressionist masterpieces. Our online visits to sites such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, Musee d’Orsay in Paris, National Gallery in London, and Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam will include vir-tual tours and curators’ videos. Gain insights into your favorite paintings from the galleries that house them. Instructor Laura Ehrke will guide you in expressing your impressions in fun, creative writing exercises. Bring paper and your favorite pen or pencil to collect your written masterpieces. LLI 6082-100 CRN: 505664/26/18 TH 1:30 PM-3:30 PMInstructor: Laura Ehrke W 218MEMBER FEES: $19 NON-MEMBER FEES: $38

ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO: A WRITING TOUR Join us as we tour the world-renowned Im-pressionism collection at the Art Institute of Chicago. We will start by looking at key piec-es by Monet, Pissarro, Seurat, Van Gogh, and other masters. Choose your favorites to complete some guided creative writing exer-cises. You’ll be amazed at what this in-person experience will inspire! Laura Ehrke will meet you at the Museum (Monroe St entrance) at 12:30 p.m. You are responsible for arranging your own transportation. After our class, you are free to leave or explore the museum on your own. Details will be e-mailed to regis-tered students by 4/26. Fees include museum admission. LLI 6083-100 CRN: 505675/3/18 TH 12:30 PM-2:30 PMInstructor: Laura Ehrke Meets at Art InstituteMEMBER FEES: $32 NON-MEMBER FEES: $50

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How did horse country in Palatine give rise to a sprawling institution serving more than 35,000 students annually?

Attend our free talk to learn about Harper College’s 50-year history and the personalities that have shaped it. Following this engaging historical narrative, we’ll look at what the future holds for Harper.

HARPER COLLEGE’S 50-YEAR HISTORYFriday, March 161:00-2:30 p.m.Harper College Main Campus

Details will be posted at harpercollege.edu/ce and will be included in future LLI newsletters.


COURSES BY TITLE

1930’s: The Series - Part Two . . 13

30 Days In American History . . 17

Abe’s Religion: The Elusive Spirituality of Abraham Lincoln . . 14

America After the Fall: Paintings By American Artists in the 1930’s . . 15

And Ain’t I a Woman: Suffrage in America . . 12

Archaeological Art Series 1: Paintings . . 5

Archaeological Art Series 2: 3-Dimensional Materials . . 6

Archaeological Art Series 3: Painting, Pen & Ink . . 7

Archaeological Art Series 5: Painting, Pen & Ink . . 7

Arctic Greenland-Inuit and Ice . . 20

Art Institute of Chicago: A Writing Tour . . 21

Artificial Intelligence: Changing Our World . . 18

Australian Aboriginal Aerial Desert Landscapes . . 5

Cherokee Storyteller Gourds . . 6

China: Re-Evolution to World Power . . 14

Creating a Nation . . 12

Decade of Progress . . 13

Declaring Independence . . 12

Deconstructing the News . . 10

Dust, Discrimination, and Defiance . . 13

Frank Lloyd Wright: Greatest Architect of the 20th Century? . . 5

Genealogy-Advanced Research Technique and European Ancestors . . 11

Genealogy-European Immigration to America 1800-1940 . . 11

Genealogy-Getting Started . . 11

Great Decisions Discussion . . 10

Ground Zero: The Minuteman Missile Program . . 17

Humor and Comedy in American Culture . . 13

I Will Weep No More Forever: Forgotten Minorities . . 13

In the Beginning: Understanding Creation in Genesis . . 9

Iroquois False Face Society Masks . . 6

Japanese Sumi Painting . . 5

LLI Reading Group: One Book One Harper . . 8

LLI Reading Group: Virtues of Aging . . 9

Margaret Fuller: A Passionate Life . . 9

Medicare: What You Need to Know Before and After . . 19

Myths in American History . . 18

Navajo Healing Sand Paintings . . 5

Operation Freedom: The Berlin Airlift 70th Anniversary . . 18

Our Ten Worst Presidents . . 16

Outback Australia . . 20

Overlooked Americans - Chapter 8 . . 14

Philosophy as a Counseling Tool . . 19

Piano Revival Continued . . 18

Plains Peoples Ledger Paintings . . 7

Plains Peoples Winter Count History on Bison Skins . . 7

Prince Maximilian Touring America’s Wilderness . . 16

Publish Your Own Book . . 20

Reconstruction . . 14

Refugee Crisis in Germany – Three Years Later . . 17

Secret Places, Unknown Spaces . . 9

Shaker Spiritual Art . . 7


COURSES BY TITLE

Smartphone Photo Editing . . 19

Something for Everyone: Arts and Culture in the Depression . . 13

Terra Cotta Warriors . . 15

The Adventure of Bertha Benz & History of the German Auto . . 17

The Blue Zone . . 10

The Eastland Disaster . . 16

The Enneagram: Window to the Soul . . 19

The Gelasian Decree: The “Approved” Book List of the Bible . . 10

The Genius of Louis Comfort Tiffany’s Glass Creations . . 15

The History of American Humor . . 16

The Roosevelt Women . . 15

The Series: Words That Made America . . 12

The Unsolved Isabella Stewart Gardner Heist of 1990 . . 16

Tibetan Mandalas . . 7

Tlingit Guardian Spirit & Tribe Animals . . 8

U.S. History and Today . . 14

With Malice Towards None: Lincoln’s Speeches . . 13

World Cave Paintings & Petroglyphs . . 8

Writing Inspired by Art Series . . 20

Writing Inspired by Impressionism: Monet and Pissarro . . 20

Writing Inspired by Impressionism: Seurat and Van Gogh . . 20

Writing Inspired by Musee D’Orsay and More . . 21

Zuni Guardian Animals . . 6

COURSES BY INSTRUCTOR

Boda, John• TheEastlandDisaster . . .16

Burin, Ralph• AmericaAftertheFall:Paintingsby

American Artists in the 1930’s . . .15

• FrankLloydWright:GreatestArchitectof the 20th Century? . . .5

• TheGeniusofLouisComfortTiffany’s Glass Creations . . .15

• TheUnsolvedIsabellaStewartGardnerHeist of 1990 . . .16

Davis, Joan• TheBlueZone . . .10

Eastwood, Margaret• ArtificialIntelligence:Changingour World . . .18

• China:Re-EvolutiontoWorldPower . . .14

• TerraCottaWarriors . . .15

Ehrke, Laura• ArtInstituteofChicago:AWritingTour . . .21

• DeconstructingtheNews . . .10

• WritingInspiredbyArtSeries . . .20

• WritingInspiredbyImpressionism: Monet and Pissarro . . .20

• WritingInspiredbyImpressionism: Seurat and Van Gogh . . .20

• WritingInspiredbyMuseeD’Orsay and More . . .21

Fox Ellis, Brian• PrinceMaximilianTouringAmerica’s

Wilderness . . .16

Garcia, John• PhilosophyasaCounselingTool . . .19

Gary, Midkiff• OurTenWorstPresidents . . .16

• OverlookedAmericans-Chapter8 . . .14

• Reconstruction . . .14

Gorgo, Bill• TheHistoryofAmericanHumor . . .16

Harper College Librarians• LLIReadingGroup:OneBook One Harper . . .8

Haworth, Joyce• Abe’sReligion:TheElusiveSpiritualityof

Abraham Lincoln . . .14

• MargaretFuller:APassionateLife . . .9

• MythsinAmericanHistory . . .18

• TheRooseveltWomen . . .15

Hug, Gerald• SmartphonePhotoEditing . . .19

Hurwitz, Rosemary• TheEnneagram:WindowtotheSoul . . .19

Isaacs, Anette• OperationFreedom:TheBerlinAirlift 70th Anniversary . . .17

• RefugeeCrisisInGermany–ThreeYearsLater . . .17

• TheAdventureofBerthaBenz&Historyofthe German Auto . . .17

Johnson, Richard• TheGelasianDecree:The“Approved”Book

List of the Bible . . .10

Kieffman, Roger• Medicare:WhatYouNeedtoKnowBefore

and After . . .19

LeGear, John• U.S.HistoryandToday . . .14

Leslie, Ann• ArchaeologicalArtSeries1:Paintings . . .5

• ArchaeologicalArtSeries2: 3-Dimensional Materials . . .6

• ArchaeologicalArtSeries3:Painting, Pen & Ink . . .7


• AustralianAboriginalAerialDesertLandscapes . . .5

• CherokeeStorytellerGourds . . .6

• GroundZero:TheMinutemanMissileProgram . . .17


COURSES BY INSTRUCTOR

SHARE YOUR PASSION: BECOME AN LLI INSTRUCTOR

LLI is seeking retired or current teachers, members and other professionals who are interested in teaching courses and seminars. Areas of interest include history, international affairs, politics, philosophy, literature, music/art appreciation, the humanities and more. Unique class topics are especially welcome. Know someone? Call 847.925.6300.


Leslie, Ann (continued)• IroquoisFalseFaceSocietyMasks . . .6

• JapaneseSumiPainting . . .5

• NavajoHealingSandPaintings . . .5

• PlainsPeoplesLedgerPaintings . . .7

• PlainsPeoplesWinterCountHistoryonBison Skins . . .7

• ShakerSpiritualArt . . .7

• TibetanMandalas . . .7

• TlingitGuardianSpirit&TribeAnimals . . .8

• WorldCavePaintings&Petroglyphs . . .8

• ZuniGuardianAnimals . . .6

Loris, Myra• 1930’s:TheSeries-PartTwo . . .13

• AndAin’tIaWoman:Suffragein America . . .12

• CreatingaNation . . .12

• DecadeofProgress . . .13

• DeclaringIndependence . . .12

• Dust,Discrimination,andDefiance . . .13

• HumorandComedyinAmerican Culture . . .13

• IWillWeepNoMoreForever:ForgottenMinorities . . .13

• SomethingforEveryone:ArtsandCulture in the Depression . . .13

• TheSeries:WordsThatMade America . . .12

• WithMaliceTowardsNone: Lincoln’s Speeches . . .13

McCandless, Michael• PublishYourOwnBook . . .20

McConnell, Dee• LliReadingGroup:VirtuesofAging . . .9

Midkiff, Gary• 30DaysinAmericanHistory . . .17

• GreatDecisionsDiscussion . . .10

Mrozinski, Levonne• PianoRevivalContinued . . .18

O’Connor, Jerome• SecretPlaces,UnknownSpaces . . .9

Pankey, William• IntheBeginning:UnderstandingCreationin

Genesis . . .9

Sugden, Barbara• ArcticGreenland-InuitandIce . . .20

• OutbackAustralia . . .20

Szabados, Stephen• Genealogy-AdvancedResearchTechnique

and European Ancestors . . .11

• Genealogy-EuropeanImmigrationtoAmerica1800-1940 . . .11

• Genealogy-GettingStarted . . .11

Laura EhrkeLaura Ehrke is a published novelist, instructor and marketing specialist at Harper College Continuing Education. Her education includes studying British literature and poetry at Oxford University, a bachelor’s degree in communications from DePaul University, writing courses at Northwestern University’s Graduate School and a master’s degree in liberal arts from the University of Chicago. Ehrke brings her passion for writing into her courses, inspiring students to unleash their creativity while improving their writing skills. Her experience as a journalist and UN DPI/NGO rapporteur, along with an incurably inquisitive nature, drives her excitement for Deconstructing the News.

Ann LeslieAnn Leslie is a professional artist, author, and instructor with a bachelor’s degree in radio and television. She is a nationally renowned stained glass artist and member of the Illinois Artisans Program. The only Granddaughter of Indian Agent Fremont E. Lange, Leslie is adopted Lakota and Cherokee. She is a ‘Pipe Keeper’ and a Reiki Master Teacher whose job it is to help those in need and serve as a bridge between cultures. An active volunteer and civic leader, Leslie has also served as advisor to The Mantle Rock Native Education and Cultural Center of Kentucky, managed a Native American gallery, and is a lifelong member of The Keepers of the Sacred Tradition of Pipemakers in Minnesota.

Mike McCandlessOriginally from Chicago, Mike McCandless spent more than 40 years on the East and West Coasts as an executive and consultant to Silicon Valley software companies and large nonprofits, leading marketing, sales, and fundraising operations internationally. He is currently the marketing and operations manager for Harper College Continuing Education and a CE instructor, teaching courses in self-publishing. A graduate of the Stanford University Professional Publishing Course and with extensive experience in publishing, Mike works with authors and organizations to create digitally published media through his Touchwood Publishing business. He authors half a dozen blogs and has been working on his first book for decades.

Steve SzabadosSteve Szabados is a genealogist and holds a master’s degree from Northern Illinois University. He is a member of the Northwest Suburban Genealogy Society, Illinois State Genealogical Society and Polish Genealogical Society of America. The author of several books, he is also a genealogy instructor, columnist and speaker. Szabados traced his ancestors back to 1600s New England and 1730s Europe and hopes to inspire passion for family history.

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COURSES BY LOCATION

HARPER COLLEGE MAIN CAMPUS (W)

• 30DaysInAmericanHistory...17

• Abe’sReligion:TheElusiveSpiritualityofAbraham Lincoln . . .14

• AmericaAftertheFall:Paintingsby American Artists in the 1930’s . . .15

• ArchaeologicalArtSeries1:Paintings...5

• ArchaeologicalArtSeries2:3-DimensionalMaterials . . .6



• ArtificialIntelligence:ChangingOur World . . .18

• AustralianAboriginalAerialDesert Landscapes . . .5

• CherokeeStorytellerGourds...6

• DeconstructingtheNews...10

• FrankLloydWright:GreatestArchitectof the 20th Century? . . .5

• Genealogy-AdvancedResearchTechniqueand European Ancestors . . .11

• Genealogy-EuropeanImmigrationtoAmerica1800-1940 . . .11

• Genealogy-GettingStarted...11

• GreatDecisionsDiscussion...10

• GroundZero:TheMinutemanMissile Program . . .17

• InTheBeginning:UnderstandingCreation in Genesis . . .9

• IroquoisFalseFaceSocietyMasks...6

• JapaneseSumiPainting...5

• LLIReadingGroup:OneBook One Harper . . .8

• LLIReadingGroup:VirtuesofAging...9

• MargaretFuller:APassionateLife...9

• Medicare:WhatYouNeedtoKnowBeforeand After . . .19

• MythsinAmericanHistory...18

• NavajoHealingSandPaintings...5

• OperationFreedom:TheBerlinAirlift 70th Anniversary . . .17

• OurTenWorstPresidents...16

• OverlookedAmericans-Chapter8...14

• PhilosophyasaCounselingTool...19

• PlainsPeoplesLedgerPaintings...7

• PlainsPeoplesWinterCountHistoryonBison Skins . . .7

• PrinceMaximilianTouringAmerica’s Wilderness . . .16

• PublishYourOwnBook...20

• Reconstruction...14

• RefugeeCrisisInGermany–ThreeYearsLater . . .17

• SecretPlaces,UnknownSpaces...9

• ShakerSpiritualArt...7

• SmartphonePhotoEditing...19

• TerraCottaWarriors...15

• TheEastlandDisaster...16

• TheEnneagram:WindowtotheSoul...19

• TheGelasianDecree:The“Approved”BookList of the Bible . . .10

• TheGeniusofLouisComfortTiffany’s Glass Creations . . .15

• TheHistoryofAmericanHumor...16

• TheUnsolvedIsabellaStewartGardner Heist of 1990 . . .16

• TibetanMandalas...7

• TlingitGuardianSpirit&TribeAnimals...8

• U.S.HistoryandToday...14

• WorldCavePaintings&Petroglyphs...8

• WritingInspiredbyArtSeries...20

• WritingInspiredbyImpressionism: Monet and Pissarro . . .20

• WritingInspiredbyImpressionism: Seurat and Van Gogh . . .20

• WritingInspiredByMuseeD’Orsay and More . . .21

• ZuniGuardianAnimals...6


COURSES BY LOCATION

ADDOLORATA VILLA (ADV)

• AmericaAfterTheFall:Paintingsby American Artists in the 1930’s . . .15

• OperationFreedom:TheBerlinAirlift 70th Anniversary . . .17

• OutbackAustralia...20

• TheBlueZone...10

• TheGeniusofLouisComfortTiffany’sGlassCreations . . .15


• U.S.HistoryandToday...14

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS SENIOR CENTER (AHSC)

• FrankLloydWright:GreatestArchitectofthe20th Century? . . .5

• PianoRevivalContinued...18

• TheAdventureofBerthaBenz&HistoryofThe German Auto . . .17


BROOKDALE DES PLAINES (BPDP)

• ArcticGreenland-InuitandIce...20


• Medicare:WhatYouNeedtoKnowBeforeand After . . .19

FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE (FVS)

• AmericaAftertheFall:PaintingsbyAmericanArtists in the 1930’s . . .15


• CherokeeStorytellerGourds...6

• FrankLloydWright:GreatestArchitectofthe20th Century? . . .5


• TheGeniusofLouisComfortTiffany’sGlassCreations . . .15

• TheRooseveltWomen...15


THE GARLANDS OF BARRINGTON (GAR)

• 1930’s:TheSeries-PartTwo...13

• AndAin’tIaWoman:Suffragein America . . .12

• China:Re-EvolutiontoWorldPower...14

• CreatingaNation...12

• DecadeofProgress...13

• DeclaringIndependence...12

• Dust,Discrimination,andDefiance...13

• HumorandComedyinAmerican Culture . . .13

• IWillWeepNoMoreForever:ForgottenMinorities . . .13

• SomethingforEveryone:ArtsandCultureinthe Depression . . .13

• TheRooseveltWomen...15

• TheSeries:WordsThatMade America . . .12

• WithMaliceTowardsNone: Lincoln’s Speeches . . .13


PARTNERS AND LOCATIONSMany of our classes are held on Harper’s main campus (W) at 1200 W. Algonquin Road in Palatine, and course descriptions note specific buildings and room locations. Other classes are held at our partner locations.

The Lifelong Learning Institute would like to thank our sponsors for their ongoing support and for bringing new 55+ learning opportunities into their communities.

PARTNERS

ADDOLORATA VILLA (ADV)555 McHenry RoadWheeling, IL 60090847.537.2900

BROOKDALE PLAZA DES PLAINES (BPDP)800 South River RoadDes Plaines, IL 60016847.294.0100

FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE (FVS)350 West Schaumburg RoadSchaumburg, IL 60194847.884.5539

THE GARLANDS OF BARRINGTON (GAR)1000 Garlands LaneBarrington, IL 60010847.256.3200

PARTNERS AND LOCATIONS

ASSOCIATE

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS SENIOR CENTER (AHSC)1801 West Central RoadArlington Heights, IL 60005847.253.5532

PARKINGFREE parking is available at all course locations. Find maps and directions at harpercollege.edu

Friendship Village: We provide complimentary valet parking for Harper members who attend our lectures. Come inside and request valet parking.

The Garlands of Barrington: Classes are held in the Burnham Room, in the 3000 entrance. Please park in the south lot and use the south walk. Golf carts are available to take you to (15 minutes prior) and from the event.

HARPER PROFESSIONAL CENTER (HPC)650 E. Higgins Rd., Schaumburg, IL 60173


LLI SPRING 2018 COURSE CALENDAR

JANUARY16 LLI Reading Group: Virtues of Aging (W 218), 1:00 PM-3:00 PM

17 Archaeological Art Series 1: Australian Aboriginal Aerial Desert Landscapes (W 218), 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

Australian Aboriginal Aerial Desert Landscapes (W 218), 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

19 Piano Revival Continued (AHSC), 9:00 AM-9:50 AM

Lli Reading Group: One Book One Harper (W 218), 1:00 PM-3:00 PM

22 China: Re-Evolution to World Power (GAR), 9:00 AM-10:00 AM

Great Decisions Discussion (W 218), 9:00 AM-11:00 AM

23 Publish Your Own Book (W 219), 2:00 PM-4:00 PM

Smartphone Photo Editing (W 218), 2:00 PM-3:30 PM

24 Reconstruction (W 219), 9:00 AM-11:00 AM

Archaeological Art Series 1: Japanese Sumi Painting (W 218), 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

Japanese Sumi Painting (W 218), 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

25 Arctic Greenland-Inuit and Ice (BPDP), 1:00 PM-2:00 PM


29 Great Decisions Discussion (W 218), 9:00 AM-11:00 AM

The Blue Zone (AHSC), 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

Artificial Intelligence: Changing Our World (FVS), 12:30 PM-1:30 PM

30 Outback Australia (ADV), 10:30 AM-12:00 PM

Smartphone Photo Editing (W 218), 2:00 PM-3:30 PM

31 Reconstruction (W 219), 9:00 AM-11:00 AM

Archaeological Art Series 1: Navajo Healing Sand Paintings (W 218), 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

Navajo Healing Sand Paintings (W 218), 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

FEBRUARY1 Cherokee Storyteller Gourds (FVS), 1:00 PM-3:00 PM

Deconstructing the News (W 219), 1:30 PM-3:00 PM


U.S. History and Today (W 218), 10:00 AM-11:30 AM

Philosophy as a Counseling Tool (W 218), 11:30 AM-1:30 PM





FEBRUARY (CONTINUED)

7 Archaeological Art Series 2: Cherokee Storyteller Gourds (W 218), 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

Cherokee Storyteller Gourds (W 218), 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

Genealogy-Getting Started (W 219), 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

The Blue Zone (FVS), 2:00 PM-4:00 PM

8 Deconstructing the News (W 219), 1:30 PM-3:00 PM


Artificial Intelligence: Changing Our World (W 219), 10:00 AM-11:00 AM

U.S. History and Today (W 218), 10:00 AM-11:30 AM

Philosophy as a Counseling Tool (W 218), 11:30 AM-1:30 PM


13 Lli Reading Group: Virtues of Aging (W 218), 1:00 PM-3:00 PM

Overlooked Americans - Chapter 8 (X 231), 1:00 PM-3:00 PM

Medicare: What You Need to Know Before and After (W 219), 10:00 AM-1:00 PM

Abe’s Religion: The Elusive Spirituality of Abraham Lincoln (w 218), 1:00 PM-3:00 PM

14 Genealogy-Getting Started (W 219), 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

Archaeological Art Series 2: Iroquois False Face Society Masks (W 218), 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

Iroquois False Face Society Masks (W 218), 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

15 The Genius of Louis Comfort Tiffany’s Glass Creations (W 218), 10:00 AM-11:30 AM

Deconstructing the News (W 219), 1:30 PM-3:00 PM



20 Overlooked Americans - Chapter 8 (X 231), 1:00 PM-3:00 PM

America After the Fall: Paintings by American Artists in the 1930’s (W 218), 10:00 AM-11:30 AM

Medicare: What You Need to Know Before and After (BPDP), 1:30 PM-4:30 PM

The Roosevelt Women (GAR), 2:30 PM-4:30 PM

21 Genealogy-Getting Started (W 219), 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

Archaeological Art Series 2: Zuni Guardian Animals (W 218), 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

Zuni Guardian Animals (W 218), 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

The Unsolved Isabella Stewart Gardner Heist of 1990 (ADV), 11:00 AM-12:30 PM

Terra Cotta Warriors (W 218), 1:30 PM-2:30 PM

22 Deconstructing The News (W 219), 1:30 PM-3:00 PM



FEBRUARY (CONTINUED)


Prince Maximilian Touring America’s Wilderness (W 218), 1:00 PM-3:00 PM


27 Artificial Intelligence: Changing Our World (BPDP), 2:00 PM-3:00 PM

The Roosevelt Women (GAR), 2:30 PM-4:30 PM

MARCH1 Frank Lloyd Wright: Greatest Architect of the 20th Century? (W 218), 10:00 AM-11:30 AM

The Blue Zone (ADV), 11:00 AM-1:00 PM

The Enneagram: Window to the Soul (W 218), 1:00 PM-2:30 PM




6 Our Ten Worst Presidents (W 218), 1:00 PM-3:00 PM

Declaring Independence (GAR), 10:00 AM-11:00 AM

The Series: Words That Made America (GAR), 10:00 AM-11:00 AM

The Unsolved Isabella Stewart Gardner Heist of 1990 (W 218), 11:00 AM-12:30 PM

7 Archaeological Art Series 3: Plains Peoples Ledger Paintings (W 218), 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

Plains Peoples Ledger Paintings (W 218), 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

Genealogy -Advanced Research Technique and European Ancestors (W 219), 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

U.S. History and Today (ADV), 11:00 AM-12:30 PM

8 The Eastland Disaster (W 219), 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

The Enneagram: Window to The Soul (W 218), 1:00 PM-2:30 PM

The Unsolved Isabella Stewart Gardner Heist of 1990 (FVS), 1:30 PM-3:00 PM



Our Ten Worst Presidents (W 218), 1:00 PM-3:00 PM

Creating A Nation (GAR), 10:00 AM-11:00 AM



MARCH (CONTINUED)

14 Genealogy -Advanced Research Technique and European Ancestors (W 219), 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

Archaeological Art Series 3: Plains Peoples Winter Count History On Bison Skins (W 218), 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

Plains Peoples Winter Count History On Bison Skins (W 218), 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

U.S. History and Today (ADV), 11:00 AM-12:30 PM

The History of American Humor (W 218), 1:00 PM-3:00 PM

15 The Enneagram: Window to the Soul (W 218), 1:00 PM-2:30 PM



20 Margaret Fuller: A Passionate Life (W 218), 1:00 PM-3:00 PM

21 Genealogy -Advanced Research Technique and European Ancestors (W 219), 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

Archaeological Art Series 3: Shaker Spiritual Art (W 218), 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

Shaker Spiritual Art (W 218), 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

22 The Adventure of Bertha Benz & History of The German Auto (AHSC), 1:00 PM-3:00 PM

The Enneagram: Window to the Soul (W 218), 1:00 PM-2:30 PM



27 And Ain’t I A Woman: Suffrage in America (GAR), 10:00 AM-11:00 AM

APRIL2 Great Decisions Discussion (W 218), 9:00 AM-11:00 AM

3 With Malice Towards None: Lincoln’s Speeches (GAR), 10:00 AM-11:00 AM

4 Archaeological Art Series 4: Tibetan Mandalas (W 218), 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

Tibetan Mandalas (W 218), 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

Genealogy-European Immigration to America 1800-1940 (W 219), 10:00 AM-12:00 PM







APRIL (CONTINUED)

11 Genealogy-European Immigration to America 1800-1940 (W 219), 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

Archaeological Art Series 4: Tlingit Guardian Spirit & Tribe Animals (W 218), 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

Tlingit Guardian Spirit & Tribe Animals (W 218), 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

America After The Fall: Paintings by American Artists In The 1930’s (FVS), 1:30 PM-3:00 PM

12 30 Days In American History (W 218), 9:00 AM-11:00 AM

Writing Inspired by Art Series (W 218), 1:30 PM-3:30 PM

Writing Inspired by Impressionism: Monet and Pissarro (W 218), 1:30 PM-3:30 PM


In The Beginning: Understanding Creation In Genesis (W 219), 10:00 AM-12:00 PM


Myths In American History (W 218), 1:00 PM-3:00 PM

17 Humor and Comedy In American Culture (GAR), 10:00 AM-11:00 AM

The Genius of Louis Comfort Tiffany’s Glass Creations (ADV), 11:00 AM-12:30 PM

18 Genealogy-European Immigration to America 1800-1940 (W 219), 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

Archaeological Art Series 4: World Cave Paintings & Petroglyphs (W 218), 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

World Cave Paintings & Petroglyphs (W 218), 10:00 AM-12:00 PM


Writing Inspired by Impressionism: Seurat and Van Gogh (W 218), 1:30 PM-3:30 PM


Ground Zero: The Minuteman Missile Program (W 218), 10:00 AM-12:00 PM


24 I Will Weep No More Forever: Forgotten Minorities (GAR), 10:00 AM-11:00 AM

25 Secret Places, Unknown Spaces (W 219), 10:30 AM-12:00 PM

Refugee Crisis In Germany – Three Years Later (W 218), 1:00 PM-3:00 PM

The Gelasian Decree: The “Approved” Book List of The Bible (W 218), 4:30 PM-6:30 PM


Writing Inspired by Musee D’orsay and More (W 218), 1:30 PM-3:30 PM


Frank Lloyd Wright: Greatest Architect of the 20th Century? (FVS), 1:00 PM-2:30 PM




MAY1 1930’s: The Series - Part Two (GAR), 10:00 AM-11:00 AM

Dust, Discrimination, and Defiance (GAR), 10:00 AM-11:00 AM

Operation Freedom: The Berlin Airlift 70th Anniversary (W 218), 1:00 PM-3:00 PM

2 Secret Places, Unknown Spaces (W 219), 10:30 AM-12:00 PM

Operation Freedom: The Berlin Airlift 70th Anniversary (ADV), 1:00 PM-3:00 PM

The Genius of Louis Comfort Tiffany’s Glass Creations (FVS), 1:30 PM-3:00 PM


Art Institute of Chicago: A Writing Tour (Meets at Art Institute), 12:30 PM-2:30 PM



7 The Roosevelt Women (FVS), 1:00 PM-3:00 PM

8 Something For Everyone: Arts and Culture in the Depression (GAR), 10:00 AM-11:00 AM

Frank Lloyd Wright: Greatest Architect of the 20th Century? (AHSC), 1:00 PM-2:30 PM

9 America After The Fall: Paintings by American Artists in the 1930’s (ADV), 11:00 AM-12:30 PM

10 30 Days in American History (W 218), 9:00 AM-11:00 AM


14 The Roosevelt Women (FVS), 1:00 PM-3:00 PM

15 Decade of Progress (GAR), 10:00 AM-11:00 AM


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