Lifelong Learning
Odyssey USA
Odyssey USA is a community of adult learners who share intellectual curiosity and who participate in educational opportunities offered them through The Center for Continuing Education (CCE). Courses are designed to stimulate the mind and to encourage personal growth throughout life. Topics are challenging and thought-provoking with mind-stretching activities on a wide variety of subjects. These courses are open to any adult in the community, or thanks to technology, any adult in the world! Most courses are offered both in the classroom and on Zoom. There are four terms per year, and each term lasts six weeks.
Fall Courses Ready for Registration
Instructor Marcy Matherne
08/06/2025 - 09/24/2025 Fall Term I
10/8/2025 - 12/03/2025 Fall Term II
Understanding Acrylics 9 AM - 11 AM
Continuing Acrylics 1 PM - 3 PM
8/29/2025 - 10/03/2025
1 PM - 2:30 PM
Instructor: Dr. Lynn Robinson
What exactly is intuition?
The American Heritage Dictionary defines intuition as “the act or faculty of knowing without the use of rational processes; immediate cognition.”
During this course, we’ll rummage through that definition, discussing examples of historically famous intuitive people, sharing examples of personal uses of intuition, exploring the idea of a hunch vs intuition, experiencing tactile intuition, and speculating on the role of intuition in communication with animals.
Learning objectives include opening oneself to the reality of intuitive insight and of using intuition. Additional objectives are to allow everyone to participate and to have fun in our exploration.
Southeastern Indigenous History Part I
3 PM - 4:30 PM
Instructor: Dr. Deidra Dees
Native American Studies is a dynamic field that explores the historical and political landscape of Indigenous peoples in the American South. This course offers multiple perspectives, including Native American and European viewpoints, to dispel myths and uncover authentic evidence about Southeastern Indigenous peoples. Key topics include the Indian Removal Act, the Trail of Tears, and Indigenous responses to European encounters. Through primary sources, discussions, and lectures, students will deepen their understanding of Native American history and their significance in American history.
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