Life@Western Carolina

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LIFE@WesternCarolina is a lifelong education program specifically designed to provide learning opportunities to adults ages 50 and over. In this program, learners will participate in non-credit educational presentations led by current and retired WCU faculty and staff and other educators from the region.

12 non-credit sessions will be offered each semester. Weekly sessions will meet on WCU's main campus in Cullowhee, NC on Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in the Hunter Library.

Mission

To establish a community of lifelong learners, age 50 and over, by offering participant-determined topics of interest that promote learning and community-university engagement.

Goal

The goal of LIFE@WesternCarolina is to provide a community education program for alumni, retired faculty, and community members over the age of 50.