Courses – Spring 2025 / Contemporary Issues
The courses listed below, in the general area of contemporary issues, are currently offered at Quest.
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DISTINGUISHED GUEST LECTURE SERIES
Coordinators: Arlynn Greenbaum, Estelle Selzer, Karen Levin, Bob Reiss
This bimonthly Guest Lecture Series enhances the Quest program experience by inviting recognized experts in their fields to present on varied subjects.
QUESTER'S CHOICE
Coordinators: Bob Gottfried, Vince Grosso, Hedy Shulman, Mary Beth Yakoubian
What’s your personal passion? Chances are you will find it in Quester’s Choice, a new course featuring a broad variety of subjects.
SUPREME COURT
Coordinators: Michael Wellner, Bob Gottfried
At no time in our recent history has the Supreme Court been more in the news, nor its members more controversial, nor its decisions more critical to the lives and well-being of all American citizens.
UPHEAVAL IN AMERICAN VALUES
Coordinators: Michael Wellner, Maureen Berman, Terri Hicks
Each week’s class will focus on one (or more) different important social and political issues, including the all-important 2024 election, that have a major impact on the state of our country, and its future.
WOMEN LEADERS
Coordinators: Laura Lopez, Joan Vreeland
The world is seeing more women leaders than ever before. Some have changed the course of history as prime ministers, presidents or parliamentarians. Others are engaged in areas such as science, medicine, finance, education, literature, or journalism.