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Adults of all ages participating in personal enrichment, continuing education, lifelong learning and community programs including photography, history, art, archaeology, retirement planning, nature, current events and more.

Community Classes for Adults



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No Tests. No Homework.
Take Them Just for the Joy of Learning!


Check out our article on American Folk Music in Volume One.

All non-credit classes and programs below present opportunities for you to explore new ideas and foster your passion for learning – without the worry of tests and grades.

2012 Summer/Fall Brochure
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Advanced Investing Workshop
Learn investment strategies designed to help your portfolio thrive in challenging economic times.
 
AHIT - American Home Inspectors Training Institute
Considering a second career? Want to start a side job? American Home Inspectors Training Institute (AHIT) provides online training for those interested in becoming home inspectors, solar panel technicians, locksmiths or energy auditors.
 
Blue Hills Felsenmeer Geology Field Trip
Spend the day hiking in the Blue Hills in Rusk county, Wisconsin, and learn why this area is so geographically unique. Saturday field trip in September. Kent Syverson will be your guide.
 
Digital Photography: Lighting Techniques
A four week evening class for those who want to learn the fundamentals of lighting in all its various forms (natural; portrait; gym; special effects; location; gels and colored lighting). Taught by Bill Hoepner.
 
Disovering Ceramics
Take a fun and interactive summer ceramics class! Learn wheel throwing, hand building and more. Six evening classes for adults of all ability levels. Taught by Molly Uravitch.
 
Ed2go Online Courses
Affordable. Fun. Fast. Convenient. More than 300 interactive, non-credit courses you can take entirely over the internet. Course topics vary from professional development to personal enrichment and start every six weeks.
 
Exploring Classical Music
Discover a new way to listen to and understand Classical Music. Topics covered include history, composers, and major classical works plus a live concert. Five Monday evening classes. Taught by Christopher Wilson.
 
If I Only Had a Brain
This is an interactive class designed for the general public. Topics include experiments with the senses, brain mapping, how drugs and stress affect the brain, and much more. Five Monday evening classes. Taught by Dan Janik.
 
Introduction to Japanese Box Making
If you enjoy handmade books, crafts, and being creative, then this class is sure to spark your interest! Six Wednesday evening classes. Taught by Wanrudee Buranakorn.
 
Learn German the Fast and Fun Way!
Have you ever thought it would be fun to learn another language? Try German! Four Saturday morning classes. Taught by Jeff Gilbertson.
 
Senior Americans Day 2012
Senior Americans Day will return in March 2013 (specific date to be announced later) in the brand new W.R. Davies Center. Please see our page for more information.
 
The Science Behind Your Backyard Garden
Learn about plant identification, anatomy, propagation, pest and disease identification, the environmental needs of plants and more. Part of class time will be spent in the campus greenhouse. Taught by botanist Lynn Young-Janik.
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