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.
Check Out All the Fall Odyssey Courses
Wednesday Paint Classes
Instructor Marcy Matherne
10/8/25-12/3/25
9:00-11:00 A.M.
In Understanding Acrylics you will learn about painting with this versatile medium. The course includes information on theory and technique combined with practical application. You will create your painting.
*The 10/8/25 course is part II of the course. Beginner students are encouraged to wait and join the January, 2026 course.
1:00 - 3:00 P.M.
Continuing Acrylics is for students who want to delve deeper. It is a continuation of Understanding, and is for students who want to move beyond the basics.
Southeastern Indigenous History Part II
Instructor: Dr. Deidre Dees
10/17/25 - 11/21/25
1:00 - 2::30 P.M.
Explore the political history, cultural traditions, and contemporary practices of Southeastern Indigenous peoples, emphasizing Native American and European perspectives through historical events, legal cases, and primary sources.
While this is Part II of Southeastern Indigenous History, it is a stand-alone course and can be taken without having taking Part I. Join us!
Current Events in Perspective: A Civic (and civil) Conversation Series
10/17/25 - 11/21/25
3:00 - 4:30 P.M.
Instructors: Dr. Jaclyn Bunch and Dr. Thomas Shaw
This six-week course provides a nonpartisan, professor-guided space for participants to shape topics, explore current events through curated resources, and build deeper understanding of complex issues through structured discussion.
Join us for the compelling, civic and civil class!
2026 Course Offerings Coming Soon!...
In the meantime, keep on learning!