Courses

Lifelong Learning Institute Membership

SIUE offers programs designed for a lifetime of learning and personal growth. Expert presenters provide insight on a range of topics covering history, culture, art, current events, health and nutrition. Membership for the semester is $45 per person, per semester with the option to buy campus parking.

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Catching Up with the Lifelong Learners

Lifelong Learning Members are encouraged to attend this first session. Not only will we take some time to catch up with one another, welcome new members, and discuss Lifelong Learning Institute updates for the semester, but we will also complete administrative tasks and paperwork so you can make the most of your membership.

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A Brief History of the Illinois Waterway Lock and Dam System

The Illinois Waterway (IWW) is a system connecting Lake Michigan in Chicago to the Mississippi River at Grafton, Illinois. The system includes eight locks and dams along 333 miles of waterway consisting of the entire Illinois River and portions of the Des Plaines, Chicago, and Calumet Rivers. This presentation provides a brief look into the unique development and construction history of the waterway.

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Inform, Inspire, and Cover: How to Install Rain Gardens

Rainscaping reclaims stormwater naturally using simple techniques to manage rainwater where it falls - the way nature intended. Learn about resources and success tips to enhance your landscape with rainscaping. We will inform you of the benefits of rain gardens and inspire you to design, install, and how to maintain your own rain garden.

Wednesday, May 7, 2025, Morris University Mississippi Illinois Room

Knowing and Growing the Native Garden: Cultivating Beauty & Biodiversity in Backyards and Beyond

From container gardens to pocket prairies, Tamar and Jennifer share methods and purposes for implementing important native systems and habitats - there's no space too small to support wildlife with native plants!

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Meet Me in St. Louis: Exploring the Music of Early 20th-Century St. Louis

St. Louis has a rich and complex musical history. In this presentation we will delve into the music at the 1904 World's Fair, explore the world of ragtime musicians and sheet music publishers, and track the development of the jazz and early blues music scenes.

Wednesday, May 7, 2025, Morris University Mississippi Illinois Room