Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Office of Educational Outreach will present “Turkey’s Challenges” and “Oh Canada: Hockey, Beer and Health Care…eh,” tomorrow as part of its ongoing Lifelong Learning series.
SIUE School of Engineering Dean Hasan Sevim will talk about his native country, Turkey, from 10:30-11:45 a.m. Wednesday in the Morris University Center Hickory-Hackberry room. The discussion will examine a nation at a crossroads. Sevim will provide an overview of the country’s rich history, with some focus on clashes between secular and religious groups, as well as recent protests in Taksim Square.
“Oh Canada: Hockey, Beer and Health Care…eh,” led by Lindsay Ross-Stewart, will delve into the politics and culture of our neighbor to the North. Ross-Stewart is an assistant professor of kinesiology and health education through the SIUE School of Education.
The presentation will take place from 1:15-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, also in the MUC Hickory-Hackberry room. She will focus on debunking stereotypes and discuss issues such as gun control, politics and social programs related to the differences between the Canadian and U.S. systems.
The cost to attend each of the sessions is $2 for Lifelong Learning members and $5 for non-members. Those visiting campus to attend the events can pay to park in Lot B, which is most accessible to the event location. The fee for parking is $1 per hour.
Lifelong Learning members, who are able to attend sessions at a reduced fee, also are eligible to receive a parking code that will enable them to park on site for the entire day of programs at a total cost of $2. Those individuals who already have an SIUE parking tag are not eligible to take advantage of the code. Campus maps are available for review at www.siue/edu/maps.
To register for non-credit classes or find out how to become a Lifelong Learning member, contact the Office of Educational Outreach at 618-650-3210.