Tricia Inlow-Hatcher, (919) 515-5782
Dec. 4, 2007
North Carolina State University's Encore Center for Lifelong Enrichment, which offers a variety of non-credit programs for adults aged 50 and older, has begun registration for its spring 2008 courses, trips and events, which run from Jan. 14 to April 18.
Thirty-six short courses covering a wide range of topics in the liberal arts and sciences are scheduled. New offerings include courses like Religion in America, the Golden Year of Hollywood Films, India, Energy Resources, Economic Challenges for the New President, as well as other courses in history, poetry, literature, science, the arts, and financial planning. Special events and trips include a hockey tutorial followed by a trip to a Carolina Hurricanes game, a trip to Durham focusing on historical preservation, and an international study trip to Sicily.
Encore's membership fee from January to August 2008 is $40 and includes NC State benefits such as library privileges and discounts on campus cultural events. Six-week courses are $45 each, lectures are free with membership, and trip and event prices vary. Call 919/515-5782 for a free catalog or visit Encore's Web site at www.ncsu.edu/encore.
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