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03 / 3 (event) Literature & Medicine: "Why We Hurt," by Frank Vertosick Start: 5:00 pm End: 6:30 pm "Why We Hurt: The Natural History of Pain," by Frank Vertosick. A doctor's essay on pain, based on case studies. The book explores the physiological and psychological causes of pain and the difficulties in treating it. more info
03 / 4 (event) The Odyssey Project: Southside Basic Course Start: 6:00 pm End: 8:00 pm *The Odyssey Project* is a college-level course in philosophy, literature, art history, and history for men and women living below 150% of the poverty level. Its anchor program is the first-year course, which is offered in partnership with Bard College and for which students may receive six units of college credit. Faculty members are largely from first-rate universities such as University of Chicago, the School of the Art Institute, and DePaul University. Tuition is free, and the Illinois Humanities Council provides free childcare, free books, and transportation. The six units of credit are fully transferable to other colleges and universities. This course meets on Mondays and Thursdays. Admission is by application only. Refer to syllabus for changes in course schedule. more info (event) The Middle East: A Humanity Misunderstood, featuring Zeina Azzam Seikaly on Arab Literature Start: 7:00 pm Zeina Azzam Seikaly coordinates programs for pre-college educators on all aspects of Arab affairs and serves as a consultant for curriculum materials in the classroom. She has spearheaded an effort in the Washington, DC, area to facilitate the introduction of Arab literature in translation and literature about the Arab world in K-12 classrooms. more info (event) Discovering the Middle East through Literature and Poetry: A Human Connection Start: 7:00 pm Zeina Azzam Seikaly coordinates programs for pre-college educators on all aspects of Arab affairs and serves as a consultant for curriculum materials in the classroom. She has spearheaded an effort in the Washington, DC, area to facilitate the introduction of Arab literature in translation and literature about the Arab world in K-12 classrooms. more info (event) Chicago on Screen Start: 7:00 pm *A Road Scholar Program by Sarah Marcus* more info (event) Is the Media Sexist? Hillary's Battle with the Press Start: 7:30 pm End: 8:30 pm more info
03 / 5 (event) Illinois Women and the Winning of Women's Suffrage Start: 10:00 am more info (event) Is the Media Sexist? Hillary's Battle with the Press Start: 12:30 pm End: 1:30 pm more info (event) First Ladies as Activists and Leaders Start: 1:00 pm more info (event) Is the Media Sexist? Hillary's Battle with the Press Start: 7:00 pm End: 8:00 pm more info (event) Walt Whitman's Lincoln Start: 7:00 pm *A Road Scholar Program by Brian (Fox) Ellis* more info
03 / 6 (event) Is the Media Sexist? Hillary's Battle with the Press Start: 7:00 pm End: 8:00 pm more info (event) Is the Media Sexist? Hillary's Battle with the Press Start: 7:00 pm End: 8:00 pm more info (event) Illinois Women and the Winning of Women's Suffrage Start: 7:00 pm *A Road Scholar Program by Leslie Goddard* more info (event) Putting Sears Homes on the Map: The Mail Order House Phenomenon, 1906-1946 Start: 7:00 pm *A Road Scholar Program by Rebecca Hunter* more info (event) Is the Media Sexist? Hillary's Battle with the Press Start: 7:30 pm End: 8:30 pm more info
03 / 7 (event) 9th Illinois Capitol Forum on America's Future Start: 8:30 am End: 4:00 pm Student representatives report on the international concerns of their classmates and engage in deeper analysis of alternative policy directions. The day culminates in a dialogue among students, teachers and elected officials and policymakers. more info (event) Songs and Stories with Renaissance Lute Start: 9:15 am *A Road Scholar Program by Judith Heineman & Daniel* more info (event) Is the Media Sexist? Hillary's Battle with the Press Start: 5:00 pm End: 6:00 pm more info (event) John Deere: His Life and Times, 1804-1886 Start: 6:30 pm *A Road Scholar Program by Neil Dahlstrom* more info
03 / 8 (event) The Odyssey Project: Southside Basic Course Start: 6:00 pm End: 8:00 pm *The Odyssey Project* is a college-level course in philosophy, literature, art history, and history for men and women living below 150% of the poverty level. Its anchor program is the first-year course, which is offered in partnership with Bard College and for which students may receive six units of college credit. Faculty members are largely from first-rate universities such as University of Chicago, the School of the Art Institute, and DePaul University. Tuition is free, and the Illinois Humanities Council provides free childcare, free books, and transportation. The six units of credit are fully transferable to other colleges and universities. This course meets on Mondays and Thursdays. Admission is by application only. Refer to syllabus for changes in course schedule. more info
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03 / 10 (event) James Jones: The Evolution of a Soldier and a Writer Start: 6:00 pm *A Road Scholar Program by Ray Elliott* more info (event) Abraham Lincoln and the Eighth Judicial Circuit Start: 7:00 pm more info

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