June 13, 2022
La Roche Center for Lifelong Learning to Host Summer Preview on June 22
PITTSBURGH, June 13, 2022 – La Roche University’s Center for Lifelong Learning invites adults 50 and better to explore upcoming courses at a Summer Preview on Wednesday, June 22.
The event will begin at 11 a.m. in the Palumbo Science Center, Room 101 at La Roche’s campus in the North Hills. Guests will learn about the various noncredit, short-term courses starting this June as part of Adventures in Lifelong Learning (ALL), a membership-based program for retirement-aged individuals.
Jennifer Engel, executive director of La Roche’s Center for Lifelong Learning, said, “The Adventures in Lifelong Learning program offers opportunities for participants to continually grow and evolve intellectually, socially, physically and spiritually. La Roche invites all retirement-aged individuals to be part of this welcoming environment where we all learn for the joy of learning while expanding our social networks.”
The event will feature an overview of ALL membership benefits, including:
- Unlimited number of ALL courses
- A La Roche student ID
- The option to audit up to one undergraduate course per term
- Discounts at La Roche’s cafeteria and bookstore
- In-person and remote Wright Library privileges
- One-time lectures and events
- Travel opportunities
Please email lifelonglearning@laroche.edu or call 412-536-1026 to register for the Summer Preview. A complete list of Summer Term courses and descriptions is available online.
The Center for Lifelong Learning empowers learners of all ages by offering high-quality, flexible and adaptable programs to serve and meet the needs of Pittsburgh and its surrounding communities. From recent graduates and mid-career professionals, to retirees and older adults, the Center’s intergenerational community welcomes leaners of all backgrounds and education levels. All lifelong learners at La Roche have the opportunity to experience interactive classes, engaging workshops, community programs and social events.
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About La Roche University: A private liberal arts university in the North Hills of Pittsburgh, La Roche University offers 66 undergraduate programs of study, six master’s degrees and one doctoral degree, with particular strengths in education, business, criminal justice, psychology, nursing, and health and medical sciences as well as interior design and graphic design. This residential university provides a vibrant campus community for nearly 1,300 men and women enjoying 30-plus student organizations and an exciting NCAA Div. III athletics program. Founded by the Sisters of Divine Providence in 1963, La Roche University embraces its Catholic heritage while welcoming people of all faiths and backgrounds. With a legacy of social justice and a commitment to international exchange, La Roche University educates students to be lifelong learners and achievers in an increasingly diverse and global society.