PITT'S CENTER FOR LIFETIME LEARNING PROVIDES OPPORTUNITY FOR ENRICHMENT Center Offers A Variety of Noncredit Classes, Workshops, Programs

August 30, 2001

PITTSBURGH—From aerobics to architecture, there is something for everyone at Pitt's Center For Lifetime Learning for the Fall 2001 term. The Center, a division of the University of Pittsburgh's College of General Studies, offers noncredit courses, most held on the Oakland campus, to help adults pursue a favorite interest or gain new skills for career advancement.

Some courses explore contemporary issues, such as "Unfinished Business: Liberation Movements of the 20th Century," a five-part lecture series, Oct. 3-31, that explores the history and status of the women's movement, racial and sexual minorities, the labor movement, and right-to-die issues. Another highlight of the Fall term is a lecture by Dr. Cyril Wecht on the JFK assassination, 7–9 p.m.

Oct. 10 at 121 Lawrence Hall.

Other classes offer a walking tour of downtown Pittsburgh architecture, instruction in Indian cooking, or a virtual tour of French wine country. Some classes are geared toward professional development, such as "The Art of the Job Search" or a course on proposal writing for nonprofits. Others focus on personal development: financial planning, fitness, art, language, music, dance, and astronomy.

Most classes are held on weekends or in the evening, to accommodate working adults. Fees range from $18 to $79. Information on locations of classes will be given to students when they register. For more information, or to register for a class, call the Center For Lifetime Learning at 412/648-2560 or register online at www.pitt.edu/~cgs.

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