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Queen of Peace Chapel Mass
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CONSTITUTIONAL LAW: FREEDOM OF SPEECH
Wednesdays, Sept. 19 – Oct. 10 (4 weeks) 1:30 – 3:45 pm The first amendment of the Constitution protects five sacred freedoms, the most important of which is arguably freedom of speech. It has been termed the bulwark of liberty. In the simplest of language, the Constitution states, “Congress shall make no law…abridging freedom of speech.” In this course, we will briefly explore the history of freedom of speech, trace its evolution, and examine many kinds of speech—commercial, political (symbolic…
PHILADELPHIA MAFIA
Thursdays, Sept. 20 – Oct. 11 (4 weeks) 11:00 – 12:30 pm The Philadelphia mafia was one of the most violent, yet powerful crime families in the past fifty years. The power of the crime family reached into unions, and even helped elect the Mayor of Atlantic City. Murder, mayhem and greed would lead to the Philadelphia mafia being reduced to a street gang. This four week course will chronicle the rise and fall of the Philadelphia mafia from 1959…
JOHN BROWN’S RAID
Thursdays, Sept. 20 – Oct. 11 (4 weeks) 4:00 – 5:00 pm John Brown’s Raid on Harpers Ferry took place from October 16 through October 18, 1859. Herman Melville would state that John Brown was the meteor of the Civil War. Why did John Brown lead the ill-fated attack on Harpers Ferry? What was he hoping to accomplish? Was he successful? Join us for four weeks as we talk about John Brown, his attack on Harpers Ferry and the impact of…
From Earth to the Universe
The night sky, both beautiful and mysterious, has been the subject of campfire stories, ancient myths and awe for as long as there have been people. A desire to comprehend the Universe may well be humanity’s oldest shared intellectual experience. Yet only recently have we truly begun to grasp our place in the vast cosmos. To learn about this journey of celestial discovery, from the theories of the ancient Greek astronomers to today’s grandest telescopes, we invite you to experience…
Fall Visit Days
Prospective students and their families can discover more about Lourdes University during Fall Visit Days. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., each fun-filled visit day provides individuals with a tour of the beautiful campus and amazing apartment-style campus housing, informational sessions and a delicious meal in the full-service dining hall. Check-in begins at 10:30 a.m. each day in the Russell Ebeid Recreation Center, 6832 Convent Blvd., in Sylvania, Ohio. RSVP at www.lourdes.edu/visit. Fall Visit Days are offered on the following dates: Saturday, September 22 Saturday,…
Queen of Peace Chapel Mass
Join us for mass at Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel.
BIG BAND JAZZ: A HISTORY
Mondays, Sept. 24 – Oct. 8 (3 weeks) 3:30 – 5:00 pm This class offers an overview of the rise and fall of the Big Band over the course of the twentieth century. An outgrowth of the emergence of jazz as a popular phenomenon in the 1920s, the “big band” (a group of ten or more musicians playing jazz together in tight coordination) came to be the dominant medium for popular music in the 1930s and 1940s, before fading from…
MITTEN WINES!
Winemaking was first recorded in Michigan in 1679 when valiant French explorers made wine from grapes growing wild along the beautiful Riviére du Détroit. Today Michigan has over 101 commercial wineries in 5 recognized American Viticultural Areas! Join us as we sample six wines and discuss how Michigan has moved from wild grapes to fine wines. Food is not provided, but students are welcomed to bring their own. You may register by contacting 419-824-3707 or email lifelong@lourdes.edu
Queen of Peace Chapel Mass
Join us for mass at Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel.