For the 20th year, Coe College invites you to participate in the Thursday Forum, a program for adults who want to extend their knowledge in an academic setting.

Thursday Forum lectures are held in Kesler Lecture Hall in Hickok Hall on the Coe campus. Each session begins with coffee and pastries from 8:45-9:15 a.m., followed by the class until 11:30 a.m. The class meetings blend lecture, use of media such as film and music, and discussion. Most series conclude with a luncheon on the final Thursday.

The courses (of four sessions each) are open to all adults. The cost is
$30 per course or $10 per week. The closing luncheons cost an additional $7. There is no preregistration but seating is almost always available. Gift certificates can be purchased for one or more courses.

For more information call 399-8561.

2007-08 Thursday Forum Sessions

September 6, 13, 20, 27
"The Last Days of Greek Freedom:
Economy, Society and Politics in Fourth Century BCE Athens"

October 4, 11, 18, 25
"Putting Scripture into Practice: Jewish Holidays in the Mishnah"

November 1, 8, 15, 29 with a special lecture on Nov. 18
"Opera in Cedar Rapids: Mozart to Weill"

January 10, 17, 24, 31
"Four Women Artists: Artemisia Gentileschi,
Mary Cassatt, Georgia O'Keeffe and Frida Kahlo"

February 7, 14, 21, 28
"1968: Forty Years Later"
The originally scheduled February 21 & 28 Thursday Forums have been moved to April 17 & 24.

March 6, 13, 20, 27
"First Americans: Native America in U.S. History"

April 3, 10
"Albert Einstein: Scientist, Moralist, and Human Being"

April 17, 24
"1968: Forty Years Later"
Continued from February

In the event of inclement weather, call 399-8000 to find out if the day's forum will take place.

Thursday Forum participants may park for free in any Coe parking lots, provided spaces are available. Given the high demand for on-campus parking, you may want to consider carpooling or public transportation.