Education: 2012 Theme Weeks
Lakeside’s 10:30 am and 1:30 pm educational seminars for adults provide opportunities for intellectual and spiritual growth. View the theme weeks for 2012 listed below and download weekly brochures as they become available (indicated by underline).
Week 1: June 25-29
2012 Elections Seminars on the 2012 elections, with a focus on the nomination process, general elections, state/local elections and campaign finance
War of 1812 Presentations on the causes, major campaigns and outcomes of the War from U.S., Canadian and Native American perspectives
Week 2: July 2-6
All Things Americana Seminars on topics related to American history and culture
Week 3: July 9-13
The Printed Word Seminars about the future of newspapers and libraries
The Sounds of Music Music-related seminars presented by several Hoover evening performers, including traditional, jazz and big band music
Week 4: July 16-20
The Great Lakes Seminars related to all five Great Lakes
Ethics in Society Seminars on state, national, business and international ethics
Week 5: July 23-27
The Chautauqua Movement In conjunction with the National Chautauqua Network Meeting, gain further insight into the history of the Chautauqua Movement and the new Chautauqua Trail
The Olympic Spirit The Olympics: An Ancient Concept, a Modern Reality and Eric Liddell, an Olympic Champion
9th Annual Vearl Smith Memorial Historic Preservation Workshop Historic preservation seminars presented by experts in the field (July 27)
Week 6: July 30-August 3
The World Today Issues of national/international importance selected in the spring based on current world events
Environmental Stewardship Seminars related to protection and responsible use of natural resources
Week 7: August 6-10
Seeking Peace in a Multi-Faith World Speakers from Christian, Jewish & Muslim faiths present interfaith dialogue and “Peace with Justice” themes
Week 8: August 13-17
East Asia Experts on this geographic area address current political, business and cultural topics
Trends in Medicine Presentations about current research and treatments in the medical field
Week 9: August 20-24
9th Annual Civil War Week Seminars on numerous topics related to the Civil War
Week 10: August 27-31
26th Annual Senior Venture Week Ohio Museums Representatives from Ohio museums describe their unique collections and learning opportunities
