What is Senior College?
Designed to encourage community members to participate in academic learning opportunities beyond a single field of study, ATCC established the series in 2006 in response to community interest in informative and challenging college learning without the pressures of tests, grades or degrees. The Distinguished Lecture Series brings noted speakers and college faculty from across the state and beyond to share their expertise on a range of topics of thought. Individual sessions delve into Community, International Affairs, History, Humanities & the Arts, Literature, Nature & Ecology, Science, Travel, Personal Interest and context relevant to our world today.
Senior College Spring Season Begins March 15, 2022
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Senior College
College-level scholars from around Minnesota are preparing for provocative lectures on a variety of topics – from history and political science to economics, geography and biology. The Spring 2022 Season begins Tuesday, March 15 and continues Tuesdays and Thursdays through April 28.
All Senior College lectures will be held live via ZOOM on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:15-4:45pm. In the event in person sessions are possible, a hybrid of on-campus and live stream will be offered.
Once registered, a link provides access to join the program. With a single click, you are joining the group. You can safely connect from ANY device with internet access that has audio – computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone.
Senior College Spring Lecture Series
All lectures will be held live via Zoom on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:15-4:45pm. The season begins March 15 and continues through April 28.
Admission for the lecture series is by season membership only. A single registration fee of $110 covers all 14 lectures. Registration is required.
Senior College Spring 2022 Lectures
- Surviving the Retail Apocalypse: Charting the Future of Retail in a Changing World, Paula Pentel, Geography/Urban Studies, University of Minnesota
- Global Labor Markets: Why the Labor Shortage is Likely to Continue, Alfred Marcus, Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota
- Forces Driving Inflation in the COVID Era, Kelly Hughes, Economics, Alexandria Technical and Community College
- Coming of Age in Stressful Times: Young Adult Views of Politics, Civic Engagement and Public Service, Roger Rose, Political Science, University of Minnesota Morris
- Don’t Corrupt the Youth! (Or Else!) – The Trial of Socrates, Jay Sieling, Philosophy, Alexandria Technical and Community College
- The Favorable Economics of Solving the Climate Challenge, Jay Coggins, Applied Economics, University of Minnesota
- Street Art, Graffiti, and Artistic Activism, Lisa Waldner, Sociology, University of St. Thomas
- History of Vaccines – Debates and Controversies, Rachel Johnson, Biology, University of Minnesota Morris
- Behind the Scenes of the U.S. Supreme Court, Tim Johnson, Political Science/Law School, University of Minnesota
- Astrobiology without Biology: Will AI be Our Emissary or Our Bottleneck?, Noreen Herzfeld, Science and Religion, St. John’s University/College of St. Benedict
- The Fateful Triad: The United States, China, and Russia, Tom Hanson, Diplomat in Residence, University of Minnesota Duluth
- The Truth about Treaties: Why Treaties Matter in Minnesota, Katrina Philips, History, Macalester College
- “Indians and Cowboys?” Rethinking the History of the American West, Derek Larson, History, College of St. Benedict/St. John’s University
- The Power of Unusual Collaborations, AnnMarie Thomas, Engineering/Entrepreneurship University of St. Thomas
Once registered, a link provides access to join the program. With a single click, you are joining the group. You can safely connect from ANY device with internet access that has audio – computer, laptop, iPad, phone.
For more information or to register, please call 320-762-4510 or 888-234-1313 or click the link below:
About Senior College
Distinguished Lecture Series
Three “seasons” of programming include fall and spring lecture series and a winter short course. All lectures are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15-5:00 p.m. - typically in the auditorium of the ATCC Information and Technology Center.
Admission is by Season membership only. Season membership registrations may be purchased on-line or by phone. For more information or to register, please contact the Customized Training Center at 320-762-4510 or 888-234-1313 or register online.
The program has hosted some of Minnesota’s best educators. From the flagship University of Minnesota, the program has featured cutting edge research and initiatives underway to develop solutions that affect our lives, including Dr. Michael Osterholm on infectious disease and Mark Seeley on climate change in our own back yard. Professors also come from University of Minnesota Morris, University of Minnesota Duluth, College of St. Benedict and St. John’s University, St. Thomas University, St. Olaf College, Carleton College, Hamline University, Macalester College, Augsburg College, and Alexandria Technical and Community College. It is an exhilarating experience to be in the presence of public intellectuals who demonstrate a care for and attention to lifelong learning.Additional Resources:
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| Senior College Winter Season Flyer | Download Senior College Winter Season Flyer Document pdf |
Senior College News:
Senior College Spring Season Begins March 15, 2022
College-level scholars from around Minnesota are preparing for provocative lectures on a variety of topics – from history and political science to economics, geography and biology. The Spring 2022 Season begins Tuesday, March 15 and continues Tuesdays and Thursdays through April 28.
All Senior College lectures will be held live via ZOOM on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:15-4:45pm. In the event in person sessions are possible, a hybrid of on-campus and live stream will be offered.
Once registered, a link provides access to join the program. With a single click, you are joining the group. You can safely connect from ANY device with internet access that has audio – computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone.
Senior College Spring Lecture Series
All lectures will be held live via Zoom on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:15-4:45pm. The season begins March 15 and continues through April 28.
Admission for the lecture series is by season membership only. A single registration fee of $110 covers all 14 lectures. Registration is required.
Senior College Spring 2022 Lectures
- Surviving the Retail Apocalypse: Charting the Future of Retail in a Changing World, Paula Pentel, Geography/Urban Studies, University of Minnesota
- Global Labor Markets: Why the Labor Shortage is Likely to Continue, Alfred Marcus, Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota
- Forces Driving Inflation in the COVID Era, Kelly Hughes, Economics, Alexandria Technical and Community College
- Coming of Age in Stressful Times: Young Adult Views of Politics, Civic Engagement and Public Service, Roger Rose, Political Science, University of Minnesota Morris
- Don’t Corrupt the Youth! (Or Else!) – The Trial of Socrates, Jay Sieling, Philosophy, Alexandria Technical and Community College
- The Favorable Economics of Solving the Climate Challenge, Jay Coggins, Applied Economics, University of Minnesota
- Street Art, Graffiti, and Artistic Activism, Lisa Waldner, Sociology, University of St. Thomas
- History of Vaccines – Debates and Controversies, Rachel Johnson, Biology, University of Minnesota Morris
- Behind the Scenes of the U.S. Supreme Court, Tim Johnson, Political Science/Law School, University of Minnesota
- Astrobiology without Biology: Will AI be Our Emissary or Our Bottleneck?, Noreen Herzfeld, Science and Religion, St. John’s University/College of St. Benedict
- The Fateful Triad: The United States, China, and Russia, Tom Hanson, Diplomat in Residence, University of Minnesota Duluth
- The Truth about Treaties: Why Treaties Matter in Minnesota, Katrina Philips, History, Macalester College
- “Indians and Cowboys?” Rethinking the History of the American West, Derek Larson, History, College of St. Benedict/St. John’s University
- The Power of Unusual Collaborations, AnnMarie Thomas, Engineering/Entrepreneurship University of St. Thomas
Once registered, a link provides access to join the program. With a single click, you are joining the group. You can safely connect from ANY device with internet access that has audio – computer, laptop, iPad, phone.
For more information or to register, please call 320-762-4510 or 888-234-1313 or click the link below:
Contact Senior College
Customized Training Center: 320-762-4510
Toll Free: 888-234-1313
Email Senior College seniorcollege@alextech.edu