Welcome to the University of Minnesota's dynamic new learning community for people who truly believe that life keeps getting more and more interesting.
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Lifelong Learning
Renew a long-held interest or try something new through Compleat Scholar short courses, Headliners, Curiosity Camps, Great Conversations, and Split Rock Arts Program workshops.
Expert Blogs
Expert Blogs from U of M and community experts tackle topics that are affecting our lives and stirring our imaginations. Ask questions and add your voice.
Transition Workshops
Live well today while preparing for tomorrow. Rekindle your sense of purpose, make new connections, explore options, move toward meaningful “encore” work, and get engaged in doing good.
Fests
Engage with outstanding experts, connect with interesting people, and renew your sense of purpose at these seasonal daylong gatherings. Click on Resources below to see an array of resources related to the Encore! Fest featuring Marc Freedman, held on May 16, 2009.
Resources: Online and More
Specially selected resources on timely topics related to living well, working well, being well, and continuous learning. Includes outstanding audio and video from the College of Continuing Education's program archives.
Featured Programs
Headliners: Who Really Makes National Security Policy?
February 4, 2010
Gain firsthand insight into policy-making at an open forum with Vice President Walter Mondale and Larry Jacobs, director of the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance at the U of M's Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs.
Great Cities of the Mediterranean World: Cairo, Alexandria, Carthage
Starts February 2, 2010
Explore these magnificent cities through their arts, sciences, economies, and social structures, and their roles in the ancient world.
The Future of Global Politics and U.S. Leadership
Starts February 4, 2010
Can the United States continue to lead during a period of "the rise of the rest?" Gain insight into the changing landscape of global politics.
The Magic of Movies: Camera, Color, and Sound
Starts February 4, 2010
Explore how these critical elements contribute to the emotional power of movies through classics like Casablanca and Taxi Driver.
