Renaissance Institute Lifelong Learning

and the chance to express one’s creativity. The Institute’s success rests on members’ participation. Members create the curriculum, design and lead courses, serve on one or more program committees, and are intellectually committed to active participation and informed discussion. Membership is a valuable and rewarding experience. It offers a wide variety of activities and gatherings beyond classes, which foster the sense of collegiality that is central to the program. The opportunity for social engagement between semesters and in the summer forges new friendships and enhances the life of the classroom. And, as part of the wider Notre Dame community, Renaissance members may audit one College of Adult Undergraduate Studies course each year, have full privileges at the Loyola/ Notre Dame Library, and are invited to campus events and guest lectures,
The Institute offers two 13-week semesters of non-credit courses. Some courses run for only six or seven weeks, providing flexibility for members’ schedules. Classes are offered twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays every spring and fall semester. The Renaissance Institute offers more than 50 daytime courses, workshops, and studio opportunities for thought-provoking pursuits, a chance to express your creativity, or enhancement of physical and mental health. Courses have explored a wide range of interests: acting, art, history, literature, music, philosophy, politics, public affairs, science, acting, computers, creative writing, drawing and painting, film, languages, t’ai chi, and yoga. Membership includes the opportunity to enroll in as many classes as you wish during the academic year. Classes are held every Tuesday & Thursday. 8:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Institute encourages applications from individuals of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds and is open to people from all education backgrounds with a keen interest in intellectual and creative pursuits. The Renaissance Institute’s classrooms, studios, lounge, and administrative offices are located in Fourier Hall, Notre Dame of Maryland University, N. Charles Street campus. For further information please contact:
Shirley Bigley, director, [email protected]