SILL 2012

2012 marks the 41st season of the Sarasota Institute of Lifetime Learning, and we will celebrate with a free lecture in Sarasota and Venice on January 6th.

Again this year, we will present an exciting series of lectures. From China and energy to the Middle East and cyber threats, some of the most compelling areas of interest to our 2012 audiences will be examined in depth by lecturers extremely well versed in these areas.

The vast majority of the 2012 speakers are new to the SILL audiences, offering perspectives that have not been heard here before.

In addition, many of the topics will be explored further in the SILL Seminar Series, with a seminar being held in Venice for the first time.

Note that the seminars in Sarasota are being held in a new venue, the Sarasota Arts Council building 1226 N. Tamiami Trail (corner of N. 13th St).

SILL 2012 promises to deliver a lecture series of exceptional breadth and depth on topics in the news today.

Seminars

There are nine seminars, covering a broad spectrum of global issues addressed from regional perspectives. All Sarasota seminars are held at the Sarasota Arts Council building between 2:00 pm and 5 pm. The Venice Seminar is held at the Venice Community Center.

They provide an opportunity for in-depth analysis and discussion of critical issues and are designed to allow more give-and-take discussion by participants than is ever possible in the one-hour SILL morning lecture presentations. Accordingly, attendance is limited to 30 to afford free and open dialogue between leader and participants. Cost per seminar is $30. If you are interested in attending this season, we recommend you order your tickets early, because with the limited seats available, they fill up quickly. Day admissions are sometimes available.

Facilitators

Our facilitators for this season’s Global Issues programs are:
Beth Cotner, Richard Friedman, Jorie Lueloff, Lionel Olmer, Chet Thompson, Roy Turrett, Jim Walsh, Gwen Wilson