SYLVANIA, Ohio, May 23, 2023: Dr. Laura Megeath, Lifelong Learning Coordinator at Lourdes University, is pleased to announce a great lineup of Summer Offerings. Individuals can choose from day trips, fun and educational classes, and engaging lectures and events.

For more details about this summer’s programming, contact Dr. Megeath at 419-824-3707, lmegeath@lourdes.edu, or visit www.lourdes.edu/lifelong.

~ CLASSES ~

Perspectives from the Little Prince with E. M. Anderson
Mondays, June 5 & 12 from 1 to 2 pm
10:00 – 11:00 AM

A Tale of Two Russians: Rachmaninoff and Prokofiev with Dr. Christopher Williams
(Online) Mondays, June 5, 12 & 19 from 3:30 to 5 pm

Introduction to Relief Printing: Linoleum with Patrick Dubreuil
Tuesdays, June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 11, 18 from 10 am to 12 Noon

Henry Wallace: The Fall of The Century of The Common Man with Tom Roka

Tuesdays, June 6, 13 & 20 from 1 to 3 pm

Drawing into the Dark: Introduction to Charcoal and Ink Drawing with Patrick Dubreuil

Tuesdays, June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 11 & 18 from 1 to 3 pm

The TET Offensive: The Beginning of the End in Vietnam with Dr. Dwayne Beggs

Wednesdays, June 7, 14 & 21 from 11 am to 12:30 pm

Matriarchal Perspectives with Barbara Mauter

Friday, June 9 from 10 to 11:30 am

Overview of the Politics of the Vietnam War with Jerry Wesolwoski

Thursday, June 15 from 1 to 2 pm

Discover Portuguese Wines with Nicholas Kubiak

Thursday, June 15 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm

Woodlawn Cemetery’s Role in Local History with Patty Toneff & Tedd Long

Wednesday, June 28 from 2 to 3 pm

Toward a More Ecological Civilization with Marya Czech & Dr. Andy

Jorgensen

Thursday, June 22 from 10 am to 12 Noon

History and Hops: The Story of Beer in Toledo with Tedd Long

Monday, July 10 from 10:30 to 11:30 am

A Surprising Turning Point: the Broadway Musical in the 1950s with Dr. Christopher Williams

(Online) Mondays, July 10, 17 & 24 from 3:30 to 5 pm

Solar Superstorms Planetarium Show with Laura Megeath

Friday, July 7 from 10:30 to 11:30 am in the Appold Planetarium

Broken Made Beautiful with Sheila Otto

Wednesday, July 12 from 10 am until 12 Noon

A Romp through Rococo Art with Sharon Havelak

Thursday, July 13 from 1 to 2:30 pm

Hot Wines with Nicholas Kubiak

Thursday, July 13 from 6:30 – 8:30 PM

China and the Future of Work: A Story of Chinese Investment in a Shuttered Ohio Factory with Hugh Grefe

Wednesdays, July 12 & 19 from 1:30 to 2:30 pm

 

~ LECTURES ~

The Role of the First Lady with Tara Bostater, Ranger from First Ladies National Historic Site in Canton, Ohio

Friday, June 16 from 10 to 11 am at the Franciscan Center, 6832 Convent Blvd., in Sylvania

The Place of the Muses: A Brief History of the Museum with artist and teacher Gene Wisniewski

Friday, July 21 from 10 to 11 am at the Franciscan Center, 6832 Convent Blvd., in Sylvania

 

~ DAY TRIPS & SPECIAL EVENTS ~

Only Man in Town – Live musical theater brings Michigan history to life!

Sunday, June 11

Bus departs from Lourdes University at 9:30 am and returns at 6 pm

180th Fighter Wing Base Tour

Tuesday, June 27 from 10 am to 1 pm – transportation not provided

Book Celebration: Leaders of Toledo Polonia -Toledo Poznan Alliance announces publication

Sunday, June 4 from 2 to 4 pm at the Canticle Center Gallery, 5335

Silica Drive in Sylvania

Buddhist Temple Visit

Thursday, July 6 from 2:30 to 4 pm – transportation not provided

Solid Gold Detroit – Fun combination of Motown music and a river cruise

Sunday, July 20 (trip sold out)

Selfridge Military Air Museum – Vintage airplanes and gear from two centuries of US aviation

Tuesday, September 19

Bus departs from Lourdes University at 9 am and returns at 6:30 pm

Explore the possibilities online at www.lourdes.edu or by phone at 419-885-3211.