Topic: Lifelong Learning
... a selection of articles, some original and others taken from newspapers, magazines, and online resources that focus on civic engagement and issues of interest to boomers and others 50+. If you would like to comment on any of the articles, please click here to go to the message board.
Big Changes At the Academy of Lifelong Learning
The Academy of Lifelong Learning has a new name - The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Delaware. "That's quite a mouthful," you say? Yes, but along with the new name comes a $1 million endowment gift from the Bernard Osher Foundation with a second $1 million gift promised in the next year. In addition, Delaware's program will now be able to network and share best practices with 119 Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes around the country.
The additional funding will enable the University to expand its lifelong learning programs in Wilmington and Lewes, and to add a new program in Kent County. Beginning in September, 2010, the Institute will start offering classes at the Modern Maturity Center, a senior center located in Dover.
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Delaware, one of the oldest and largest programs of its kind, is a vibrant learning cooperative that provides opportunities for adults 50 and older to learn, teach and travel with thier peers. The program's membership fee is $230 per semester.
For registration and course information go to the Institute's website.
How to Learn Just about Anything Online...for Free!
Would you be interested in learning from professors at Harvard or MIT all without moving from your living room? Well, you can with the growing amount of free educational media on the web. According to Dan Colman of Stanford University, “I think we’re entering an era where lifelong learners will have access to limitless amounts of free, noncommercial educational opportunities. Arguably, we’re already there.”
This article from the AARP Bulletin proves all the technical know-how and resources you need to get started.
Academy's Spring Series Open to the Public
Interested in checking out the University of Delaware's Academy of Lifelong Learning? Here's your chance. Six programs will be offered at the facility in Wilmington as part of the "Spring Performing Arts and Speakers Program 2010." There's drama, musical performances and lectures such as "Is Delaware Architecturally Challenged?" Click "Continue Reading" for a calendar of events. For more information contact the Academy at 573-4417 or email Academy-LL@udel.edu.
Continue ReadingAcademy of Lifelong Learning Summer Courses
Two courses are held each morning, Tuesdays through Thursdays, July 7-30, 2009. Register for up to six courses, four sessions each. Courses range from "African-American Art" to "Einstein" and "Priates and Pop Culture" to "Creative Transitions."
Call the Academy of Lifelong Learning at 302-573-4417 to request the summer catalog or view courses online. Courses meet on the University of Delaware's Wilmington Campus, 2700 Pennsylvania Avenue.
Academy of Lifelong Learning June Lecture Series
