Attention Lifelong Learners: Our CLIR program classes for January are cancelled. For now, the February schedule remains as is, however we will provide an update at the end of the month. You can watch recordings of previous classes at clir.uconn.edu. Stay safe!
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Volunteer Spotlight: Steve Kenton
UConn Extension’s Center for Learning in Retirement (CLIR) provides meaningful and serious intellectual activities for retirees and other adults from all walks of life, conducted in an informal and relaxed atmosphere. Volunteers work to put together interesting speakers for various sessions through the year. One of these volunteers is CLIR President, Dr. Steve Kenton. With […]
Why Extension: Emphasizing Community Engagement
“I have recently had the opportunity to work with some Extension faculty in the second semester of the UConn Climate Corps program. For the projects I have worked on, Extension faculty made the process a combined effort. I was given the opportunity to develop plans and troubleshoot problems with my team of students, while the […]
Lifelong Learning with CLIR Begins Again in January
The Center for Learning in Retirement, otherwise known as CLIR, is one of the many programs offered through the University of Connecticut (UConn) Extension, part of the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources. CLIR is a lifelong learning program that provides meaningful and serious intellectual activities for adults of retirement age. Individuals from all […]
Fall Semester of Lifelong Learning Classes Begins Sept. 7th
Exercise your mind with good friends. UConn Extension‘s Center for Learning in Retirement (CLIR) provides meaningful and serious intellectual activities for retirees and other adults from all walks of life, conducted in an informal and relaxed atmosphere. There are no academic requirements. CLIR classes are offered in two formats: single classes and courses. A single […]
Lifelong Learning Classes Offered in April
CLIR, a lifelong learning program offered in collaboration with UConn Extension, will hold the following classes in April, all in Vernon Cottage on UConn’s Depot Campus, from 1:15 to 2:45 except for the Memoir Club. Memoir Club Thursdays, April 5 – 26 10:15 – 11:45 Great Decisions Mondays, April […]
Lifelong Learning in March
CLIR, a lifelong learning program offered in collaboration with UConn Extension, will hold the following classes on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in March, all in Vernon Cottage on UConn’s Depot Campus, from 1:15 to 2:45, except for the Memoir Club. Memoir Club Thursdays 10:15 – 11:45 Mar 1 UConn’s Osiris Quartet Mar 7 What are […]
Lifelong Learning Opportunities in February
CLIR, a lifelong learning program offered in collaboration with UConn Extension, will hold the following classes in February, all in Vernon Cottage on UConn’s Depot Campus, from 1:15 to 2:45 except for Memoir Club. Memoir Club Thursdays 10:15 – 11:45 Feb 1 Musical Theatre – Words of Music Feb 6 […]
Lifelong Learning Classes in December
CLIR, a lifelong learning program offered in collaboration with UConn Extension, will hold the following classes in December, all in Vernon Cottage on UConn’s Depot Campus. Tuesday Dec 5 Origins, Measurement, and Management of Stress and Anxiety 1:15 – 2:45 Wednesday Dec 6 Medical Marijuana and Cancer: What’s the Evidence? 1:15 – 2:45 Thursdays, Dec […]
November Lifelong Learning Classes
CLIR, a lifelong learning program offered in collaboration with UConn Extension, will hold the following classes in November, all in Vernon Cottage on UConn’s Depot Campus, from 1:15 to 2:45 unless otherwise noted. Memoir Club Thursdays 10:15 – 11:45 Wed Nov 1 The Origins of Christian Fundamentalism Tues Nov 7 Programming Love Wed Nov 8 […]
October Lifelong Learning Programs
CLIR, a lifelong learning program offered in collaboration with UConn Extension, will hold the following classes in October, all in Vernon Cottage on UConn’s Depot Campus,from 1:15 to 2:45 unless otherwise noted. Memoir Club Thursdays 10:15 – 11:45 Wed Oct 4 Putin vs. the World Tues Oct 10 Everything You Wanted to Know About the […]
Lifelong Learning Program on Immigration
Over 50 people came to hear Dr. Ann Jarosznska-Kirchman, Distinguished Professor of History at Eastern Connecticut State University speak on the History of Immigration in Connecticut as part of our Lifelong Learning program. See the full list of upcoming programs at http://clir.uconn.edu.
Lifelong Learning in September
CLIR, a lifelong learning program offered in collaboration with UConn Extension, will hold the following classes in September, most in Vernon Cottage on the UConn Depot Campus: Memoir Club Thursdays from Sept 7 10:15 – 11:45 An Introduction to the Socio-Cultural Roots of Climate Change Sept 11, 18, 25, 7:00 – 8:30, at CLiCK […]
Confronting Tough Issues
Three times each academic year the Center for Learning In Retirement (CLIR) volunteers develop a course schedule that often includes classes on tough issues facing our society, providing members with expertise from knowledgeable presenters, as well as a forum to ask questions. One such topic is the huge problem of crumbling home foundations, currently being […]
25 Years of Lifelong Learning
Article by Kim Colavito Markesich Orginally published by Naturally.UConn.edu This fall, the UConn Extension Center for Learning in Retirement (CLIR) celebrated its twenty-fifth anniversary of providing interesting and engaging lifelong learning activities for retirees and other adults. The milestone was celebrated October 19 with a luncheon at the Deanston House in Storrs. The UConn Board […]
Summer CLIR Classes
SUMMER CLIR — FREE AND OPEN TO ALL The Center for Learning In Retirement (CLIR) offers lively discussions on various topics, moderated by Betty Heiss and Lynn Mardon on Wednesdays, June 28 and July 5, 12, 19, and 26, 1:15 – 2:45 at Vernon Cottage on UConn’s Depot Campus. If you would like to suggest […]
April Classes with Lifelong Learning
CLIR classes for April, held in Vernon Cottage on the UConn Depot campus, all from 1:15-2:45 p.m. except for Memoirs and Great Decisions. Memoir Club – Thursdays, April 6, 13, 20, 27 from 10:15-11:45 Great Decisions: topics in foreign policy – Tuesdays, April 11, 18, 25 from 10:15-11:45 What is The Enlightenment? – Thursdays, April 6, 13, 20, 27 UConn President Susan Herbst – […]
March Lifelong Learning Classes
CLIR classes for March will be held in Vernon Cottage on the UConn Depot campus, all from 1:15-2:45 p.m. except for Memoirs: Memoir Club Thursdays, March 2, 9, 16, 23 – 10:15-11:45 a.m. Water Systems of Rome through the Ages Wednesday, March 1 Cahokia: […]
Lifelong Learning: February Classes
CLIR lifelong learning classes for February, held in Vernon Cottage on the UConn Depot campus, all from 1:15-2:45 p.m. except for Memoirs: Memoir Club – Thursdays, February 2, 9, 16, 23 10:15-11:45 The Politics of War and Peace – Wednesday, February 1 Crumbling Foundations in CT Homes: A Contractor’s Perspective – Tuesday, February 7 The Role of […]
Lifelong Learning – January Classes
The Center for Learning In Retirement, or CLIR is offering classes for January, focusing on lifelong learning. All classes are held in Vernon Cottage on the UConn Depot campus, all from 1:15-2:45 p.m. except for Memoirs: Memoir Club, Thursdays, January 5 – March 30; 10:15-11:45 Making Cladograms, Tuesday, January 10 American Elections: Myths, Legends and Modern Reality […]
November Classes at CLIR
UConn Extension’s Center for Learning In Retirement (CLIR) classes for November (all held in Vernon Cottage on the UConn Depot campus): Why You Shouldn’t Worry Too Much About Who Wins the White House This November; Tuesday, November 1; 1:15-2:45 The Symphony; Wednesdays; November 2, 9, and 16; 1:15-2:45 Memoir Club; Thursdays, November 3, 10, and […]
October Classes with CLIR
Our Center for Learning In Retirement (CLIR) is offering several interesting classes for October (all held in Vernon Cottage on the UConn Depot campus): Memoir Club: Thursdays, 10:15 – 11:45 The Unknown Kennedy (concerning the JFK assassination) Tuesdays, October 11 and 18 1:15-2:45 Art and Science: Are They the Same? […]
CLIR Classes for September
Our Center for Learning In Retirement (CLIR) has planned their September classes. It’s not too late to register, visit our website for more information. CLIR classes for September are held in Vernon Cottage on the UConn Depot campus: Memoir Club: Thursdays from Sept 8, 10:15 – 11:45 BREXIT: Misplaced Nostalgia for the Sovereign Nation […]
CLIR Annual Meeting
Our Center for Learning In Retirement (CLIR) held their annual meeting in June with music and plans for upcoming courses. Visit their website for all of the latest news.