Lifelong Learning Program offers classes in memory enhancement, PowerPoint and more

 | 08/03/2005

Memory enhancement will be the focus of a new course offered this fall in Lipscomb University's Lifelong Learning Program. Dr. Bob Sturgeon, retired professor of psychology, will provide strategies for improving thinking and memory retention, said Patty Dugger, program director.

Also highlighting this year's offerings is Writing for your family, a course taught by adjunct Peggy Peden that will enable participants to begin thinking of the best ways to document important memoirs.

"This course will be invaluable to anyone wanting to preserve memories for families and friends," Dugger said. "Your writings will be the best present you can give."

Courses for the fall term begin in September with two five-week sessions ending in November. Classes meet for one and a half hours in the daytime once a week for five weeks.

Other courses to be offered during Fall Session I, which will be held Sept. 5-Oct.7, and their instructors: Favorite Roles I Have Played (And Roles I Wish I Had Played), Wesley Paine, director of programming, The Parthenon, co-author of Classical Nashville, and active in Nashville Theatre; When God Reigns: Studies in the Parables of Jesus, Dr. Michael Moss, professor of Bible; Computer I, Al Austelle, associate professor of computer science and director of the Center for Instructional Technology; PowerPoint for Lifelong Learners, Becky Tallon, assistant professor of physics and engineering science.

Fall Session II classes, which will be held Oct. 17-Nov. 18, and their instructors: Revolutionary War Literature, Dr. Dennis Loyd, retired professor of English; Give Me Liberty!: The Revolutionary War, Dr. Tim Johnson, professor of history and chair of department; The David I Never Knew, Dr. Rodney Cloud, professor of Bible and Hebrew; Holiday Floral Design, Dr. Randy Bouldin, professor of mathematics; Computer II, Becky Tallon, professor of physics and engineering science.

The Lifelong Learning Program offers people of retirement and semi-retirement age an opportunity to expand knowledge and explore new ideas in an informal, noncompetitive environment, according to Patty Dugger, program director. Learning occurs in a pleasant social atmosphere in classes with one's peers. There are no exams and no grades or credits. No previous education is required. Rather, the opportunity exists to interact with friends old and new.

The cost is $50 per person for one class.  Individuals may take two classes during the same session for $75.  For two people living at the same address enrolled for classes, the cost is $75 for the two.  Some classes may require the purchase of a textbook.  All suggested and required textbooks may be purchased in the university bookstore or at registration.

For more information or to register for classes call 279.5733 or toll-free at 800.333.4358, ext. 5733, email Patty.Dugger [at] lipscomb.edu or visit http://lifelonglearning.lipscomb.edu.

--30--