History

Life along the River: Ancient Egypt
Egypt was one of the world’s first superpowers, with a civilization that stretches back to the earliest period of recorded history.  From the riddle of the Sphinx to the secrets of the Pyramid, the last remnants of the ancient Wonders of the World, Egypt has much to tell us, some of which we are just uncovering. 

Course Number: 610102B3J
Instructor: Kurt Messick
Day: 4 Tuesdays
Date: Sept. 8-29, 2009
Time: 2:30-3:30PM
Location: Bell Trace Chapel
Cost: $32

SENIORS
Course Number:610102B4J
Cost: $16

British Royals: The Age of Victoria
In royal history, few figures match the dominance of Victoria over her age, and none (so far) have matched her longevity on the throne.  Victoria’s children and grandchildren filled the thrones of Europe, while her name became synonymous with a certain kind of society and morality.  Learn more about this unexpectedly colorful person and era that defined much, not only in Britain, but in the world. 

Course Number: 610102B5J
Instructor: Kurt Messick
Day: 4 Tuesdays
Date: Oct. 6-27, 2009
Time: 2:30-3:30PM
Location: Bell Trace Chapel
Cost: $32

SENIORS
Course Number: 610102B6J
Cost: $16

The War to End All Wars: World War I
America initially resisted being involved in the European conflict, but then got involved to make the world safe for democracy.  World War I left a legacy that shaped the rest of the twentieth century.  Learn about the causes of the war, the aftermath, and why we still live in the shadow of the war that didn’t end all wars. 

Course Number: 610102B7J
Instructor: Kurt Messick
Day: 4 Tuesdays
Date: Nov. 10-Dec. 8, 2009 (no class Nov. 24)
Time: 2:30-3:30PM
Location: Bell Trace Chapel
Cost: $32

SENIORS
Course Number: 610102B8J
Cost: $16

Ivy Tech Community College
Center for Lifelong Learning
301 N. Morton St.
Bloomington, IN 47404
Phone: (812) 330-6041

Updated 7.15.09