take a "staycation" this Summer

Posted by Kathleen Beaumont, Continuing Education on June 30, 2009

Most of our staff are staying closer to home this summer as we are finding ourselves a little short on funds for those fancy European vacations we have taken in the past. As you may have heard, higher education is feeling the pinch from recent State budget cuts. While our staff are learning to do more with less staff due to a hiring freeze, we are working hard to keep our programming at the same level and summer prices down.

Here are some ideas for July...

Think Vegetarian - Add some Vegetarian dishes to your menu and take advantage of the fresh produce at the local farmer's markets. Read more about our next class on July 18th...

Illustrated Discovery Journal - Tap into your childhood memories and learn how to create your own illustrated discovery journal. Reveal your dreams, ambitions, passions and preferences and get to know yourself better through this creative process. Class is on July 18th. Call (253)840-8453 for more information.

How to Make a Living as a Writer - Ever wanted to learn what it would be like to make your living as a writer? Join us on July 11th for a day with someone who is living this life and is ready to share her secrets, tips and tricks to being a success with you. Call (253)840-8453 for more information.

focus on travel - 2010

For more information call: Aysin Clay (253)964-6601

Start putting money in your piggy bank as Continuing Education is planning trips to Turkey and Thailand in 2010. Our travel program is developed and led by our own in-house travel guru, Aysin Clay. These are not cattle-call tours, but customized small groups of 15-20 with unique locations, great food and special touches planned by someone who has travelled extensively outside the US. Read more about out 2010 trips...

 

who's on the summer cover

Posted by Kathleen Beaumont, Continuing Education on May 12, 2009

Each year we search for a new theme for our Continuing Education Class Schedule. This year's theme "Discover" ends with our Summer Bulletin featuring Dr. Paul Gerhardt in Shakespearean attire. Paul is a full-time associate professor and program coordinator in the Pierce College business department at Fort Steilacoom. Dr. Gerhardt is also an instructor for the customized training and Business & Industry program through Continuing Education. He loves to teach: “My teaching philosophy is to help students discover their strengths and emerge seeing the world through new eyes to better utilize their strengths and gifts, ” he says.


our teachers

We are privileged to have an amazing group of talented teachers in our program who are enthusiastic about their specialty and love to share what they know. Want to teach for us? This page includes information about how to propose a new class.