Thanks to Anita Revelle, Senior Professionals at Illinois State University for this information.

China: Past, Present and Future
China's ascension to great power status would seem to be inevitable. Does this threaten the world and the US and how should America respond to an emerging China? This seminar will discuss China's culture and history, Beijing grand strategy, the Taiwan issue and US policy towards China.

Crime and Punishment in McLean County
Have you ever wanted to know how the criminal justice system REALLY works? Key professionals in the McLean County criminal justice system will discuss their roles in the investigation, charging, prosecution, defense and trial of a criminal defendant.

Attendees will be provided with a crime scenario and will have the opportunity to follow the work of the criminal justice professionals from the initial investigation through the trial. You will also learn just how the media informs us as this process unfolds.

A side benefit: the opportunity to "pick the brains" of key decision makers in the justice system and ask the questions you have always wanted to ask.

The Golden Age of Big Bands: 1930-1950
Take a swinging trip through the Big Band era, which will include many well know band leaders such as Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, Count Basie, Harry James and others. Dr. Corra will cover vocalists which include Anita O’Day, Peggy Lee, and Lena Horne. Finally he will look at the important sidemen, arrangers and finally the reasons for Big Band’s untimely end.

Wake up! Breakfast is ready!
Four delicious breakfast/brunch menus...all of them easy, with many do-ahead tips. We'll have some old favorites (some with a new twist or two), some brand new dishes, and even some healthy-eating choices. Caution: No Wheaties will be consumed during class, so get your fill at home, or bring a discrete handful with you!

Our popular Ethnic lunch class is back this spring with visits to African American, Scottish, Korean, and German. Each week we will explore a different country with food and have a speaker lecture about the culture, and other surprises. There will be plenty of time for questions and answers. Come and enjoy four great traditional ethnic meals and listen to lectures on their traditions.