Senior Adults Gaining Enrichment, an outreach program of Penn State Lehigh Valley, recently announced the schedule for its spring 2015 lecture series.

Each SAGE session begins with coffee 10:30 a.m., the featured speaker 11 a.m. and lunch noon.

All SAGE lectures are held in room 135 at Penn State Lehigh Valley in Center Valley.

ŸApril 10 "Enacting Racism: Clarence Thomas, Anita Hill, Character and the Constitution," presented by Michele Ramsay, Ph.D, associate professor, Communication Arts & Sciences and Women's Studies, Penn State Berks.

A focus on the rhetoric of Clarence Thomas during his Supreme Court confirmation hearings and how it impacted the rhetoric of Anita Hill, centering on an accusation he had sexually harassed or engaged in unseemly behavior toward her.

ŸMay 1 "The Art of Ancient Greece," presented by Elizabeth Flaherty, Ph.D., instructor in art history, Penn State Lehigh Valley.

Greek art and sculpture has had a profound effect throughout the ages.

Learn about the materials used by the ancient Greeks as well as the stories their pieces tell.

ŸJune 5 "Inside Afghanistan: A Personal Experience," thoughts from Pamela Varkony, local journalist, who has twice been on the ground in Afghanistan.

ŸJune 19 "Your role in preventing West Nile Virus." Join them as they partner with the local Cooperative Extension to learn simple techniques for preventing West Nile Virus in our area.

This lecture is offered at no cost, but registration is required.

There is a cost per lecture unless stated otherwise. Lunch is included in the cost.

The mission of SAGE is to encourage intellectual and cultural enrichment for seniors, 55 and older, by providing a stimulating college-level lecture, workshop and seminar environment through a self-funded, self-directed and member-driven program.

To register, contact Carol Buddock at 610-285-5059.