UNT’s Emeritus College program to host open house Aug. 14
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- The Emeritus College program offered by UNT's Center for Achievement and Lifelong Learning is entering its fourth year with more than 400 participants, and will kick off the Fall 2012 semester with a free open house event on Aug. 14 (Tuesday), from 2 to 3 p.m. in the UNT Union Silver Eagle Suite.
Emeritus College offers short one- and two-day classes, most less than two hours each, for senior citizens at a low cost. Classes are taught by UNT faculty and emeritus professors, authors, theologians, doctors and industry professionals.
"We have a really broad range of topics in the fall lineup, with more than 40 classes," said Marilyn Wagner, director of the Center for Achievement and Lifelong Learning.
Classes cover topics including American musicals, caring for antiques, the Holocaust, history of the American Civil War, Mozart and living fully at any age.
More information on Emeritus College and the Aug. 14 open house can be found online or by calling 940-369-7293.
UNT News Service Phone Number: (940) 565-2108
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