Quest Courses – Fall 2023 / Contemporary Issues
The courses listed below, in the general area of contemporary issues, are currently offered at Quest.
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COMEDY CENTRAL
Coordinators: Wayne Cotter, Leslie Goldman, Vince Grosso, Michael Wellner
You never know what to expect at a Comedy Central class. It could be a session on New Yorker cartoons or a live interview with a top-shelf television comedian.
DISTINGUISHED GUEST LECTURE SERIES
Coordinators: Arlynn Greenbaum, Bob Reiss, Karen Levin, Estelle Selzer
The bimonthly Guest Lecture Series enhances the Quest program experience by inviting recognized experts in their fields to present on varied subjects. Past presentations have included discussions of global policy and political science, literature, theater arts, social science, and music.
FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Coordinators: Bob Gottfried, Sandy Frank, Glenn Johnston
Each Foreign Affairs class will explore issues of global importance, inter-national relations, or our national interests abroad.
JAZZ AT NOON
Coordinators: Richard Byrd, Stuart Parker
Jazz is a never-ending source of enjoyment. We will combine our lunch with inspiring music.
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.
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 having a major impact on the state of our democracy and our country’s future.