Senior Scholars

The Senior Scholars program features academic lectures by university faculty and local experts on a variety of topics three afternoons per week during the fall and spring semesters. While the format is lecture-style, the afternoons are informal and interactive with an opportunity to ask questions and discuss the topics of the day. 

Location: Landmark Centre, 25700 Science Park Drive, Beachwood

Full Semester Price: $351
Single Day Course Price: $180
Members receive 15% discount.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE FULL SEMESTER

OR

CLICK ON THE DAY OF THE WEEK BELOW TO REGISTER FOR AN INDIVIDUAL DAY

Senior Scholars is supported by a generous gift from the Jane and Jon Outcalt Foundation.


TUESDAYS

IMMIGRANTS IN AMERICA
John Flores, Associate Professor, History, CWRU
Tuesdays, February 6–March 5
1:30–3:30 p.m. ET


THE ART OF MADNESS
Barbara Burgess-Van Aken, Lecturer (retired),  English, CWRU
Tuesdays, March 19–April 16
1:30–3:30 p.m. ET


WEDNESDAYS

TURNING POINTS IN HISTORY OF SCIENCE
Alan Rocke, Distinguished University Professor and Henry Eldridge Bourne Professor Emeritus, History, CWRU
Wednesdays, February 7–March 6
1:30–3:30 p.m. ET
 

COMEDIC AMERICAN PLAYS
Donald Carrier, Director, CWRU/CPH MFA  Acting Program
Wednesdays, March 20–April 17
1:30–3:30 p.m. ET


THURSDAYS

DO THE HUMANITIES CREATE KNOWLEDGE?
Chris Haufe, Elizabeth M. and William C. Treuhaft Professor of the Humanities, Chair, Philosophy, CWRU
Thursdays, February 8–March 7
1:30–3:30 p.m. ET 

OCEANS, LAKES, AND YOU: HOW WATER BODIES AFFECT HUMAN HEALTH
Matthew J. Bertin, Gilles and Malvina Klopman Assistant Professor of Chemistry, CWRU
Thursdays, March 28–April 25 (please note date change)
1:30–3:30 p.m. ET