Lifelong Learning

Lectures

Monthly meetings are held at 10 a.m. on the third Friday of the month. We meet in the Franciscan Center on the Lourdes campus

Lectures

Lifelong Learning’s monthly lectures are held on the third Friday of the month in the Franciscan Center of Lourdes University. Join us for refreshments at 9:15 a.m. and a presentation at 10 a.m. Free to members and first-time visitors.

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Upcoming Events

International Law and Globalization

with Judge Kiela Cosme

Friday, February 15

The lecture will introduce the participants to the various core topics of international business practice, the challenges presented by treaty law, and some of the challenges in protecting intellectual property and investments abroad. Presenter, Judge Cosme has devoted her professional life to advocating for the rights of working people and their families and is currently working on a degree in International Business Law at Boston University.

Down By the Station Early in the Morning

with William Gill

Friday, March 15

Toledo's Passenger Trains: What are they? When are they? Where do they come from? Where do they go? Why trains can be the best, most comfortable, energy efficient way to travel. We'll take a look back to our heritage - how we got to where we are - sometimes exciting, sometimes romantic, sometimes humorous, and sometimes scary! And, we'll get an up-to-date report on the vision for future rail travel. Everyone will receive a packet of resource materials including the sometimes puzzling Railroad Timetable. Presenter: William Gill is Vice Chair of the Public Transit and Passenger Rail Committee of the Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments (TMACOG). He is Regional Coordinator of "All Aboard Ohio" - the Ohio Association of Railroad Passengers. For the past five years, he has been Chairman of the region's popular "National Train Day" celebration. (Why not join us April 5th to ride the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad?)

The National Museum of the Great Lakes

with Christopher Gillcrist

Friday, April 19

Learn about the exciting developments of the National Museum of the Great Lakes that will be housed in Toledo. This talk will be based around the new museum with vignettes about Toledo history that will be highlighted in the new museum. Presenter: Christopher Gillcrist is the Executive Director of the Great Lakes Historical Society.

The Treasures of Lourdes

with Sister Ann Carmen Barone

Friday, May 17

No matter where you look, no matter what building you visit at Lourdes, phenomenal artwork is everywhere, from the mosaics adorning the buildings, sculptures tucked in corners, to tiles imbedded in the floors, and the details of the door handles. Sister Ann Carmen Barone, Vice President for Missions and Ministry, will share the rich history of this extraordinary art collection.

After our luncheon, you will have the opportunity to tour the campus to view more of the collection.