USF
offers "Senior Saturdays" special programming
for senior citizens
The
University of St. Francis now offers programming
designed for senior citizens who are interested
in lifelong learning opportunities. "Senior
Saturdays," sponsored by the university's
library will continue on Nov. 15 with "The
Thought of Pope John Paul II" and Internet
instruction.
The
programs are free, though reservations are suggested.
For reservations or information, call (815) 740-3404.
The program will be from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. in the university's library. The program will be followed by hands-on Internet instruction. The USF library staff will show how to use the Internet as a resource for medical, travel and other information. E-mail instruction will also be offered.
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Hauser
has been with USF since 1988
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Pope
John Paul II is one of the most influential religious
leaders of the last 100 years and perhaps the
greatest pope in the history of the Roman Catholic
Church. This lecture presented by Daniel Hauser,
USF professor of theology, will examine some of
aspects of the pope's personal history and through
that has helped to shape his papacy. In particular,
his theology of the body and his social encyclicals
will be topics of discussion.
Hauser,
who has been on the USF faculty since 1988, holds
a master's degree from Harvard University and
a Ph.D. from Marquette University.
Senior
Saturdays will also include book discussions.
Books are available through the library.
A book discussion on Soul Sisters: Women in Scripture
Speak to Women Today by Edwina Gately will be
on Dec 6 at 9 a.m. and led by Sr. Jane Braun,
OSF, library acquisitions assistant.
Senior
Saturdays is a Learning Throughout Life program
sponsored by the University of St. Francis library.
The library will be open to seniors during Saturdays
throughout the year. Seniors will be allowed borrowing
privileges and use of the library's computers.
The University of St. Francis is at 500 Wilcox St. in Joliet. The university serves more than 4,300 students nationwide, including 1,800 at its Joliet campus. The university is committed to lifelong learning, and offers more than 60 undergraduate majors in arts and sciences, business, education, nursing and social work. Graduate programs are offered in health care, education and business.