Selim Center
Learning for Life
University of St. Thomas
Mail LOR 309
2115 Summit Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55105
SELIM CENTER
LEARNING FOR LIFE
Schedule of Classes
September-November 2016
We have a full and varied schedule of classes for your lifelong learning needs this fall, including:
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It’s “Back to School” Time!
Join the Selim Center for some great learning opportunities this fall:
Lecture Series Programming
o Seven series featuring a wide range of topics
Single Session Events
o Four events, including a “Taste of Selim” lecture sampler
Go to College Program
o Interested in taking undergraduate courses? This is the program for you!
Learning Circles
o Like learning in small groups? Check out this new set of offerings from the Center!
Complete details available at: www.stthomas.edu/selimcenter
Lecture Series Programming
o Reimagining India
o English Sampler Series
o Europe in Red & Black
o Easy & Fun Basic Spanish
Single Session Events
Learning Circles
Go to College Program
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Blue Planet/Introduction to Oceanography
The Great War to End War, 1914-1918
Mysteries of the Mind
This flyer provides a synopsis of each program. Complete program details, including instructor biographies, can
be found on the Center’s web site (www.stthomas.edu/selimcenter) and will be provided as a printed sheet at
the classes. Three Single Session Events are described on this page; look inside for information on the other
program offerings planned for the fall semester.
Single Session Events
Coffee with Class: “ The U.S. Immigration Policy: How We Have Arrived Where We Are Today” with
Ms. Meliha Ceric, History Dept., University of St. Thomas
Friday, October 14, 2016, 9:30-11:00 a.m., McNeely Hall Room 100, St. Paul Campus
Cost: $25.00 per person (includes breakfast-style refreshments)
Immigration is one of the top issues in the 2016 presidential election. An overview of history of American
immigration from the 17th century to the present will be addressed, including push and pull factors of
immigration.
Lunch’n Explore: “ Politics & Religion, and the coming election” with Dr. Bernard Evans, Professor
Emeritus, Theology Dept., Saint John’s University-Collegeville
Friday, October 28, 2016, 11:45 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Anderson Student Center 3rd Floor, St. Paul Campus
Cost: $25.00 per person (includes lunch)
Presidential elections often raise questions about the relationship between politics and religion. What role
should religion play in our decisions about how we vote? What, if anything, should churches and
institutionalized religion say about the approaching elections? These questions and more are the focus of this talk.
“Making Sense of the 2016 Elections: Who won, who lost, who cares!” with Dr. David Schultz, Political
Science Dept., Hamline University
Thursday, November 10, 2016, 7:00-8:30 p.m., O’Shaughnessy Educational Center Auditorium,
St. Paul Campus
Cost: $20.00 per person
The 2016 elections are finally over! This talk will examine who won, lost and why, and will examine the main
themes, issues, forces, and factors that defined the 2016 presidential, congressional, and Minnesota legislative races,
while seeking to understand what the election results mean for 2016 and beyond.
Schedule of Lecture Series Programs
Monday Afternoons, 1:00-3:00 p.m.: Terrence Murphy Hall Room 260, Minneapolis Campus
September 19 & 26, October 3-24, 2016
“Reimagining India” ($90 for the series)
Dr. Avinash Malshe, Marketing Dept., University of St. Thomas
Today, India is at a cross-roads. This series will help participants make sense of India as country through a variety of lenses
such as geo-political, societal, cultural, socio-economic, as well as business lens. Participants will be able to imbibe the
intensity and diversity of India as a nation.
Tuesdays, O’Shaughnessy Educational Center Auditorium, St. Paul Campus
Morning Session: 9:30-11:30 a.m., “English Sampler Series” ($90- full series OR $20-per individual session)
Registration Form
Name(s)________________________________________________________________ Age(s)___________
Address:__________________________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zipcode:________________________________________________________________________
Telephone Number:___________________________________________________________
E-Mail Address:___________________________________________________________________________
Highest Level of Education Completed:___________________________________________________
Are you a UST alumna/alumnus?________ If yes, class year:_______________________
Profession (or what you did before retirement):___________________________________________
Sept. 20: Dr. Laura Zebuhr, “Wanting, Waiting, Writing” – a look at how 19th century American writers treat friendship
and enchantment
Sept. 27: Dr. Catherine Craft-Fairchild, “A Tour of 221B Baker Street” – investigating the Sherlock Holmes phenomenon
Oct. 4: Mr. Gordon Grice, “Shakespeare’s Epic: The Henriad” – a look at his biggest and most ambitious story – the rise
of King Henry V, as told in four interlocking plays
Oct. 11: Ms. Lucy Saliger, “Lifelong Learning as American Idealism: Education as Our Individual and Collective Story” –
a look at the tension in texts between education as foundation for democracy, means to fulfillment and economic success
Oct. 18: Dr. Andrew Scheiber, “For Every Poem There is a Season (Or Two)” – the poetry of Northrop Frye
Oct. 25: Dr. Amy Muse, “Creating Magic and Taking Refuge in the Theatre” – a look at the work of Sarah Ruhl and her
upcoming play, The Oldest Boy, at the Jungle Theater starting in November
Write number of registrations for the class(es) for which you wish to register:
Reimagining India ($90)
Coffee with Class-Oct. 14 ($25)
English Sampler-Full Series ($90)
Lunch’n Explore-Oct. 28 ($25)
English Single Session #______($20 ea)
Schultz Talk-Nov. 10 ($20)
Europe in Red & Black ($90)
Learning Circle #1 ($20)
Fun & Easy Basic Spanish ($135)
Learning Circle #2 ($20)
Blue Planet/Oceanography ($90)
Learning Circle #3 ($20)
Great War to End War ($75)
Learning Circle Group #4 ($20)
Mysteries of the Mind ($90)
Afternoon Session: 1:00-3:00 p.m., “Europe in Red & Black: Between Communism & Fascism”
Dates: September 13-27; October 4, 18 & 25 (no session on October 11) ($90 for the series)
Dr. John Mazis, History Dept., Hamline University
_____Vegetarian Entrée required for Coffee with Class or Lunch’n Explore OR
_____Other Meal Accommodation needed (please specify: _____________________________)
_____Voluntary Donation: $__________
The political landscapes of Europe between the two World Wars was dominated by non-democratic regimes. We’ll examine
the rise and decline of Communism and Fascism (and their variations) and reasons for their (not) surprising popularities.
Taste of Selim Event Registration:
Wednesdays, O’Shaughnessy Educational Center Auditorium, St. Paul Campus
Morning Session: 9:30-11:30 a.m., “Fun and Easy Basic Spanish for Travelers” ($135 for the series)
Dates: September 21 & 28, October 5-26, and November 2-16
Dr. Nelly Rios-Freund, Modern & Classical Languages/Spanish Dept., University of St. Thomas
______ New Student(s) – free if you include contact information
______ Returning Student(s)-free with new student
______ Returning Student(s)-all day pass, $20.00 per person
New Student Name(s):____________________________________________________________________
These sessions will provide basic Spanish grammar for travelers and a bird’s eye view of the history and culture of Latin
America and Spain. Cost includes a learning circle (for class members, only) to practice their language skills.
Address:_________________________________________________________________________________
Afternoon Session: 1:00-3:00 p.m., “Blue Planet: An Introduction to Oceanography & Marine Geology”
September 21 & 28; October 5-26 ($90 for the series)
Dr. Kevin Theissen, Geology Dept., University of St. Thomas
TOTAL ENCLOSED:$____________________(Please make checks payable to University of St. Thomas)
Completed forms and payment should be mailed to: Selim Center, MAIL LOR 309, University of St. Thomas,
2115 Summit Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105. Please allow 3 business days for mail to arrive at our office.
Our blue planet is dominated by a vast ocean that is fascinating for its size, its remarkable wildlife, and the large degree to
which it is still unknown. This course will explore the geological, biological, and chemical characteristic of the ocean, and
humans’ unprecedented impact on the ocean.
Thursdays, O’Shaughnessy Educational Center Auditorium, St. Paul Campus
Morning Session: 9:30-11:30 a.m., “The Great War to End War, 1914-1918” ($75 for the series)
Dates: September 29, October 6, 13 & 27, and November 3
Dr. Joseph Fitzharris, Professor Emeritus, History Dept., University of St. Thomas
The Great War, 1914-1918, was unwanted, unexpected, and devastating; it began a century of war, reduced or eliminated
rights and liberties, and introduced perverted ideologies into human thought. Why and how did it start, what was its course
and cost, and what, if any, were its benefits?
Afternoon Session: 1:00-3:00 p.m., “Mysteries of the Mind” ($90 for the series)
Dates: September 22 & 29, October 6, 13 & 27, and November 3
Dr. Ben Denkinger, Psychology Dept., Augsburg College
This course will evaluate the many ways that our minds play tricks on us, and how these cognitive errors can give us a deeper
understanding of the functions of the human brain. No prior knowledge of brain anatomy is assumed or required!
City/State/Zipcode:___________________________________ Phone Number:_____________________
Payment Options & Policy
Our on-line registration system allows you to select from these options:
• Credit card payments may be made on our secure website using the link found on each class
page. OR
• You may complete your form on-line and opt to pay by check and then mail in your check
payment to complete the registration process. OR
• You may download a printable registration form to mail in with payment.
If you prefer to register by paper, please complete the form at the top of this page and mail in with
your check payment.
• Check or cash payments, only, are accepted by mail or in person.
Please note this change in our registration policy: all registration fees are nonrefundable at any
time. Questions should be directed to the Center office: selimcenter@stthomas.edu or call
651-962-5188.
New Programs at the Selim Center
Go to College Program
Learners in this program audit regular undergraduate classes alongside younger students on a
space-available basis.
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A list of eligible courses will be printed and available for viewing during the registration
dates; call the Center with any questions on availability.
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You may preview this information online at http://www.stthomas.edu/classes and select
the Fall 2016 term. A preview list of eligible courses will also be published on the
Center’s web site the day before registration opens.
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Cost: $100 per course; limit of 2 courses per student.
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You are also responsible for the cost of textbooks and on-campus parking, and any
other fees incurred (such as copying services or library fines).
Live registration is required in the Center’s campus office for this program, only (in Loras Hall,
Room 309).
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Please e-mail or call the Center with any questions on this program and/or course
availability; do not call instructors or departments or the campus registrar.
REGISTRATION DATES:
Tuesday, August 23: 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. (no appointment necessary)
Wednesday, August 24: 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. (no appointment necessary)
Late registration by appointment:
• Wednesday, August 31
• Tuesday, September 6
• Call 651-962-5188 for an appointment time
Campus Maps & Parking Information
Campus maps & parking information are
available on our website. If you’d prefer to
receive a paper copy, please send a selfaddressed, stamped business-size envelope for a
copy. Please allow eight (8) business days to
receive by postal mail.
Campus Shuttle Bus/Center IDs
If you would like to ride the free Campus Shuttle
Bus between campuses for your Selim Center
events, you will need a Center ID to do so.
To order a Center ID, please send a selfaddressed, stamped business-size envelope.
Please allow eight (8) business days to receive by
mail.
Taste of Selim
Tuesday, November 1, 1:00 – 7:30 p.m.
O’Shaughnessy Educational Center Auditorium, St. Paul Campus
• This event is a showcase of some of your favorite University of St. Thomas instructors each
presenting a talk in their area of expertise
• Designed to encourage you to bring a friend or two (or more) to introduce them to the
Center’s programming
Pricing:
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Free to returning students if you bring at least one new student with you OR
Free to new students OR
$20 per person for an “All Day Pass” for returning students who do not bring a new student
The Talks
1:00 p.m.:
“American Democracy: the Paradox of Fundamental Principles” with Dr. Steven
Maloney, Political Science Dept.
2:00 p.m.:
“Hemingway All the Way!” with Dr. Kelli Larson, English Dept.
3:00 p.m.:
“Elections (Sometimes) Have Consequences” with Dr. George Woytanowitz,
History Dept.
4:00 p.m.:
“The Life and Thought of Pope Francis” with Rev. Michael Joncas, Artist in
Residence and Research Fellow in Catholic Studies
Dinner on your own
6:30 p.m.:
“Talkin’ about Jazz” with Ms. Joan Griffith and friends, Music Dept.
Learning Circles
Loras Hall Room 309 (Selim Center offices and classroom)
The Learning Circles are designed to be student-led opportunities to explore a subject in depth. Each
circle will have a University instructor to lead the first session to provide guidance for future sessions
and to lead the discussion at the first gathering. Cost of each circle is $20.00 per person for fall term.
Selim Center Staff
Director: Bob Shoemake
Program Manager:
Susan Anderson-Benson
Dates: Fridays, September 23, October 21 and November 18
Learning Circle #1, 1:00-2:00 p.m.: Writing Group
Open to anyone who enjoys writing and would like to share their work in a group setting to
gain feedback and ideas to further develop their skills
Learning Circle #2, 11:00 a.m.-Noon: Political Junkie Discussion Group
Center website address:
www.stthomas.edu/selimcenter
Center Phone Number:
651-962-5188
Center E-mail Address:
selimcenter@stthomas.edu
Postal Mailing Address:
Selim Center, Mail LOR 309
University of St. Thomas
2115 Summit Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55105
With a dynamic fall looming politically, this group will facilitate learning about and discussing
the issues. Learners planning to enroll in the Schultz talk are especially encouraged to enroll in
this group!
Learning Circle #3, 10:00-11:00 a.m.: Book Discussion Group
This group will have an assigned first reading and will receive ideas for future group meetings at
their first session. Anyone who loves to read and learners planning to enroll in the English
Sampler are especially encouraged to enroll in this group!
Dates: Saturdays, September 10, October 8 and November 12
Learning Circle #4, 11:00 a.m.: Tommie Sports - Football
Open to anyone who loves sports! We’ll meet in Loras 309 for our first session for a fun
learning opportunity before heading over to Purple on the Plaza and then to the game.
(Game ticket and food at your own cost.)