Continued Learning
JOHNSON CITY (February 21, 2014) — East Tennessee State University’s Alliance for Continued Learning (ACL) will offer a wide range of classes and activities during the spring session beginning Tuesday, March 11, and ending Wednesday, April 16. Sessions usually begin at 10 a.m. every Tuesday and Wednesday.
To give new members an opportunity to become acquainted with the group, the ACL will welcome all participants and interested community members at a continental breakfast on March 11 at 9:30 a.m. at Memorial Park Community Center, 510 Bert St., followed by a performance by the Cloudland Elementary School High Notes and String Band. Most classes will also be held at the Community Center.
The spring session provides a wide variety of opportunities to learn something new. Jack Beck of the WETS-FM Celtic music show “Celtic Clanjamphry” will discuss “Scottish Independence” and Dr. Dan Schumaier will offer “Hearing and Hiking” to assist those interested in improving their hearing or learning about the work of the Tweetsie Rail Task Force. At opposite ends of the spectrum, Erwin Police Chief Regan Tilson will present “Methamphetamine” and Jennifer Persinger, dietitian at the Health Resources Center, will explain “Nutrition.”
For those who enjoy history, Dr. Tom Lee of the ETSU Department of History will offer “Tri-Cities Urbanization from 1900-1950” and Jeff Stoner will give an overview of “The Influential Women of Photography: The First 100 Years.”
In addition, Dr. Audrey Depelteau, director of the ETSU Innovation Lab, will discuss “Climate Change”; Dr. John Martin will be “Making Sense of the American Religious Scene”; and Roger Blakely, director of Johnson City Parks and Recreation, will offer his “Leadership Perspective.”
Field trips are planned to the National Weather Service facility in Morristown and the City Garage Car Museum and Andrew Johnson Home in Greeneville.
Sponsored by the ETSU Office of Professional Development, the ACL is “member-powered, member-driven and member-governed.” Participants decide the study groups, forums, classes and other activities to be held, identify leaders for the sessions, and elect officers.
No educational prerequisites, examinations, or grades are involved in the courses. Although a $40 fee allows participants to attend any or all sessions, field trips may require additional fees.
For more information or a schedule of classes, call the ETSU Office of Professional Development at (423) 439-8084 or visit www.acljc.org . For disability accommodations, call the ETSU Office of Disability Services at (423) 439-8346.