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Lifelong Learning Center Fall 2021 Course Catalog FALL 2021 COURSE CATALOG Table of Contents Message from the Director 1 About the Lifelong Learning Center 2 Member Benefits 3 Membership 4 Involvement and Additional Information 5 Donate 6 Fall 2021 Course Listings 7 LLC Calendar 21 Campus Map 24 FROM THE DIRECTOR Dear Lifelong Learners, The first day of Fall classes, September 14, can’t come fast enough! I’m so looking forward to welcoming you back to the LLC house for a full semester of classes. About MSU Texas I’m grateful we were able to connect via Zoom for 14 months during 2020-2021, but it was a mere shadow of Midwestern State University the hum of conversation, smell of fresh coffee, and peals (MSU Texas) is located in of laughter that warm the house (and my soul) when we Wichita Falls, Texas, midway gather together. between Oklahoma City and the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. Thanks to the efforts of the Curriculum Committee, MSU’s 255-acre campus is David Hartman, and Lisa Van Meter, we have an nestled among the city’s outstanding slate of classes for you this semester, presented by a talented and engaging cadre of teachers. residential area, and comprises Class topics are as diverse as you’ve become accustomed 70 buildings, numerous playing to – war, science, beauty, art, spiders, health, history, fields, and an outdoor religion, poverty, nature, cannabis, photography, and recreational facility near community, to name a few. Our Wednesday afternoon Sikes Like. special events continue with funny movies and stand-up comedy to keep the mood light. Founded in 1922 as Wichita Falls Junior College, MSU Texas has Our motto at the Lifelong Learning Center is “I am still grown into a four-year liberal learning” and that permeates everything we do. As we arts university with more than learn what delights our members, we strive to fulfill 6,000 students. Those attending those wishes and make the Lifelong Learning Center a MSU choose from 45 welcoming and comfortable community for you. If you undergraduate majors and have ideas or suggestions, please let me know. Also, as 27 graduate programs. MSU we look to continue learning in future semesters, please students represent 44 states, let me know of any topics you’d like to learn about in and 54 foreign countries. upcoming classes or speakers you think would connect with LLC members. In addition to the quality education students receive at Thank you for being part of MSU’s Lifelong Learning MSU Texas, they also have Center. We hope the LLC enriches your life as much as opportunities to participate you enrich ours here at MSU. On behalf of all of us at the in various undergraduate LLC, welcome to our new members and welcome back to research activities and study our returning members! We’re so glad you’re here! abroad programs, complete internships, and engage in the Dr. Kathy Zuckweiler campus and local communities Dean, McAda Graduate School and through 100 student Director, Adult & Professional Education organizations offered to enrich the college experience. 1 Lifelong Learning Center at MSU Texas Midwestern State University’s Lifelong Learning Center is a member-driven community of learners dedicated to inspiring and enriching the minds and spirits of Texomans over the age of 50. Learners from all backgrounds and education levels are welcome to be members of the Lifelong Learning Center. Our classes are instructed by qualified individuals in our community as well as current and retired MSU Texas faculty. These CONTACT US noncredit classes are divided into two academic PHONE terms (fall/spring) and explore topics in a wide 940-397-4814 range of fields. EMAIL [email protected] The Lifelong Learning Center is not only about taking classes. It’s also about developing a ADDRESS community of older adults who want to socialize 2527 Hampstead Lane and discuss intellectual topics with peers outside Wichita Falls, Texas 76308 of the classroom. We are incredibly fortunate to have a wonderful home that MSU has provided LLC HOURS for us at 2527 Hampstead Lane where our Tuesday-Thursday members can gather. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Under the guidance of President Suzanne Shipley, we strive to build a thriving community of lifelong learners. REGISTER ONLINE msutexas.edu/lifelong- learning-center Equal Opportunity Employer/Americans with Disabilities Act - Midwestern State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity educational institution and employer. Its students are selected and/ or assigned without regard to their race, age, color, gender, religion, national origin, or disability consistent with Titles IV, VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Titles IV and IX of the Higher Education Act as amended by Executive Order 11375, Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973 PL-93-112, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. MEMBER BENEFITS Bruce & Graciela Redwine Student Wellness Center As an LLC member, you are eligible to enroll in a paid membership to the MSU Student Wellness Center. Moffett Library Access Moffett Library through TexShare. Obtain a TexShare card from your local public library for use at Moffett or pay a $25 access fee. MSU Bookstore Get a 10% discount at the MSU Bookstore located in the Clark Student Center. Members must present their LLC name badge to receive the discount. • Access to the Lifelong Learning Center during MORE scheduled hours of operation. MEMBER PERKS • Attendance to ALL Learning Center scheduled classes and events. • FREE parking in the lot next to the LLC. • Opportunities to volunteer with the LLC by participating in a committee or study group. 3 $125 INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP Semester Membership $250 for the year For a one-time annual or semester fee, members can $175 attend our daytime classes throughout the entire academic year without separate registration. Members HOUSEHOLD can attend all of the scheduled classes or pick and Semester Membership choose which classes they find most interesting. $350 for the year Previous affiliation with Midwestern State University If electing a household is not required for membership. membership, the two people must live in the same house as spouses/ Become a Member partners or a parent and • BY COMPUTER - Register using the secure online adult child. All members form. msutexas.edu/lifelong-learning-center must be at least age 50. • BY MAIL - If you are paying by check or money order, save or print a copy of the registration form, fill it out, and mail to: Midwestern State University Lifelong Learning Center 3410 Taft Blvd., Hardin 104 Wichita Falls, Texas 76308-2099 • IN PERSON - Enroll at 2527 Hampstead Lane, Tuesday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Please call 940-397-4814 or email NEED [email protected] HELP? if you have any questions or need assistance with registration. GET INVOLVED VOLUNTEER & LEADERSHIP TEACH A CLASS OPPORTUNITIES If you are current/retired Midwestern Want to get more involved with State University faculty or a local the LLC? We are always looking for members professional with a class topic in mind, we to take roles in committees for Curriculum, want to hear from you! You may teach in Hospitality and Facilities, Marketing and your area of expertise or a subject you are Community Outreach, Membership, and passionate about. All class requests will be committees. Check with us about current reviewed by the Curriculum Committee. opportunities. Please email [email protected]. Lead a study or special interest group! Groups allow participants the opportunity to delve deeper into a specific topic. Study GIVE THE GIFT groups could be about a class that is offered OF LEARNING during the semester, while special interest LLC memberships make great gifts groups could be about books or gardening for birthdays, holidays, or even retirements. or any common interest. Gift certificates can be purchased online or at the LLC. Stop by the front desk to pick up your personalized gift certificate. Additional Information CLASS CANCELLATION POLICY REFUND POLICY Weather related: If Midwestern State University An LLC member may receive a full refund up to 14 is closed due to inclement weather, the Lifelong days from the start of the term. Please come to Learning Center will also be closed. Please check the front desk at the LLC to request a refund. the MSU website at msutexas.edu or Facebook page for closure notifications. NAME BADGES Once registered, a Lifelong Learning Center name Non-weather related: On a rare occasion, we may badge will be made for you. You can pick up your be forced to cancel class for a non-weather related name badge on the first day of class. Please wear reason. Should this occur, members should your current term name badge to all LLC classes expect an email from the LLC. Please make sure and events and make sure your badge is visible you provide us with the most up-to-date email when at the LLC. New badges will be provided address for this reason. at the beginning of each semester. GUEST POLICY PARKING LLC members are allowed to bring one guest one We gladly offer free parking in the lot next to the time during the semester. Guests must be 50 Lifelong Learning Center. Please pick up your years old or older. Please notify us by email at parking pass and name badge for each semester. [email protected] at least 24 hours Parking passes should be placed on the vehicle in advance so we can accommodate seating for dashboard when parked in the LLC lot to avoid your guest. being ticketed. 5 DONATE Your gift will make a difference as we continue this new initiative to provide learning opportunities for Texomans over the age of 50. Today’s gifts provide financial stability for the fledgling program.
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