Community Groups

Alliance for Continued Learning (ACL)

Dates: March 18th, 2025 - May 1st, 2025

By emphasizing the importance of ongoing learning, the Alliance for Continued Learning encourages individuals to continually enhance their skills, adapt to new challenges, and stay informed in an ever-evolving world.

Programs will be on Tuesdays & Thursdays 10am to noon. Cost to Register is $45
Please be sure to visit the Registration Page    for more information and to register!

 online version of the brochure available here.

Please Bring and wear your name tag when participating in the workshops!

More Community Classes Below

• Buffalo Mountain Writers Workshop     

  Buffalo Mountain Writers Workshop:  Wild Words-Connecting with Nature Through Writing  

  This course encourages participants to observe their surroundings with heightened senses, learning to translate the sights, sounds, and sensations of nature into vivid, evocative prose.
  Through descriptive writing exercises and poetry, students will discover how to bring the environment to life, whether it's the calm of a forest glade, the fierce energy of a storm, or the quiet stillness of a sunrise. The class will emphasize the importance of capturing not just what is seen, but also the feelings and connections that nature evokes within us.

  Instructor

  Elizabeth Anne Acker 

  Instructor- Dr. Anne Acker is the Program Coordinator for English at Tusculum University in Greeneville, TN. A lifelong native of East Tennessee, she holds degrees from Milligan University and East Tennessee State University, as well as a Ph.D. from the University of Tennessee - Knoxville. Her areas of specialization include Renaissance Literature and Rhetoric, though she teaches a wide variety of courses for the English Program at Tusculum. Some of her teaching interests include mythology, science fiction and fantasy, as well as survey courses in British and World literatures. Her hobbies include photography, long drives on mountain roads and haunting bookstore cafes. 

  Cost is $169

  Come join us on April 10th, 17th, and 24th 6pm to 9pm.

  Register here or call (800)222-3878

• Podcasting for Everyone

  ETSU's Office of Professional Development, in conjunction with the Department of Media + Communication, will be offering "Podcasting for Everyone" starting Friday, May 15 & 16, from 1p.m. to 5 p.m. Each day.   This workshop will be a total of eight hours and will include time in a professional recording studio.
   
  Participants will learn about and experience each step of the podcast creation process, from idea to production, to distribution. Participants will use the knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience obtained throughout the workshop to produce their own "mini" podcast episode. A video component will be included exlusive to this particular course. Successful completion of this course will result in a Podcasting Certificate sponsored by ETSU's Office of Professional Development.  
   
  The instructor for this course is Stacy Whitaker, Director of Engineering in the Department of Media + Communication. Stacy is a broadcast engineer with 25 years of professional experience in communication, television, film and radio

  The cost of the course is $150. 

  The course will be held on the ETSU main campus, Warf-Pickel Hall, building 8, in room 103. For further information, call the ETSU Office of Professional Development at (800) 222-3878 or visit the online registration site HERE

• Mix. Muddle. Master. Mocktails! May 20th 6-8pm

  The "Mix. Muddle. Master. Mocktails" course is a hands-on, interactive experience
  designed to teach participants the art of crafting flavorful, alcohol-free beverages. Hosted
  in partnership with East Tennessee State University, this course offers attendees the
  opportunity to explore three levels of mocktail-making, from simple combinations of
  bottled ingredients to advanced recipes featuring homemade syrups and shrubs. Over
  the course of 2-3 hours, participants will develop skills in flavor balancing, garnishing, and
  using non-alcoholic spirits to create elevated drinks suitable for any occasion.

  This course ensures a personalized and engaging experience. Whether you're a beginner looking to learn the basics or a seasoned home entertainer seeking to refine your craft, "Mix. Muddle. Master. Mocktails" provides the perfect setting to expand your knowledge and creativity in mixology. This
  unique course not only equips attendees with practical skills but also promotes inclusivity
  and wellness by showcasing the versatility of zero-proof beverages.

   

  From Tara:

  Hey there,
  I always find the aspect of writing about myself uber challenging even as a former high school teacher with a degree in English - but.. here goes nothing!
  I started working in the small business world in high school and it left a mark on me. One that would later lead me to opening my first business with my husband at the age of 23 - a craft beer taproom in a small town with nowhere else to get a good beer. You could say that I always find myself in roles of service, roles that allow creativity, and roles that push me outside of my comfort zone & Ginseng Mobile Bar has given me all of that and more! When I am not working, which is rare because I am a type A person - I enjoy traveling, thrifting vintage goodies, enjoying a well crafted cocktail, and spending time with friends and family.

  You can find more information about Tara and Ginseng moble bar here 

  You can register for the course here

  
  Cost: $65 Location: Hutcheson Hall Foods Lab 

   

  Employees of ETSU may use the Employee Audit.