In the 1920s, America's most celebrated power couple may have been Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald.  This duo epitomized everything that was both beautiful and damned about the Jazz Age.  Behind their charm and brilliance was a complex and competitive relationship in which two people alternately adored and tortured each other.

We'll examine their personalities, their marriage, their careers, and their demise and then discuss examples of their writing.  We'll also view film clips from documentaries about the Fitzgeralds.  Participants will be expected to read Kendall Taylor's book Sometimes Madness is Wisdom: Zelda and Scott Fitzgerald and Fitzgerald's second novel, The Beautiful and the Damned as well as short stories online or in handouts provided by the facilitators.  The books are available new or used in paperback or in electronic formats or through local libraries.  

 

Even though it's summer outside, the OLLI Winter Curriculum Committee has January on its mind!

Come and join your OLLI friends on the Winter Curriculum Committee as we plan Winter 2016 Classes.  Over four consecutive days in the beginning of January, Winter Classes offer a unique experience for OLLI members to really delve into class topics and create stronger bonds with classmates.

While we plan, we will munch on snacks and sip coffee, and enjoy open parking on Bradley's campus.

We hope to see you there!

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Continuing Education's summer camp for gifted students, World of Wonder, has been gathering supplies for teachers to use in hands-on learning activities.

While we found the great box of Barbies above at a decent price at a garage sale, we are still seeking the following items for the rest of this week:

On behalf of World of Wonder, thank you to those who have already generously donated items!  Your help is greatly appreciated.

 

The Institute of International Studies and the Peoria Area World Affairs Council present "Diversity in the Islamic World: Sunnis, Shi'is, Salafis, and Secularists."  

Dr. Jason Zaborowski, from the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at Bradley University, will take you behind the headlines that sensationalize the violent conflicts of the Middle East by providing an academic overview of Islamic denominations.  The talk and discussion invites the audience to consider historical and linguistic foundations for understanding the variety of voices in the Islamic world.

Dinner and Presentation: $35.00 for general public; $30.00 for PAWAC members

Presentation Only: $15.00 for general public; $10.00 for PAWAC members

Dinner reservations will not be accepted after June 13.  

Tickets and information are available through PAWAC at 309-677-2454 or www.pawac.org.