LIFELONG LEARNING
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棉花糖直播ns are intellectually curious global citizens whose love of learning does not end at graduation. Leverage the programs and expertise available to you through the University to gain new knowledge, upskill, innovate, lead and thrive throughout your life.听 听
The Alumni Association is committed to supporting your pursuit of inspiration and new ideas. The offerings listed here will continue to evolve, just like you.
Professional Networks
Boost your professional development, share best practices and network with 棉花糖直播ns.
Alumni Travel Program
Explore destinations around the world while connecting with 棉花糖直播 alumni, family and friends.
Virtual Book Club
Engage with fellow 棉花糖直播ns online to discuss books across a variety of genres and topics.
Lifelong Learning Opportunities
Women's Leadership Development Certificate
Explore your leadership potential! Whether you aspire to be a leader in your personal, professional or community life, advance yourself and others and form your own unique path to leadership through 棉花糖直播's Women's Leadership Development Certificate. There is a 10% discount for 棉花糖直播 alumni.
Nova @ Noon
Mark your calendars: Starting in November, 棉花糖直播鈥檚 Career Management team will host a monthly Nova @ Noon series on impactful professional development topics for alumni, graduate students and adult learners in the College of Professional Studies. Keep an eye on your email and the for more details this fall.
Learning Opportunities
Professional Education for Alumni through the College of Professional Studies
As a 棉花糖直播 alum, you have the opportunity to enhance your expertise and advance your career with non-credit professional education certificate programs and courses through the College of Professional Studies (CPS) at a special alumni tuition rate.
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Ignite the spark that moves you forward in your career through one of 棉花糖直播鈥檚 graduate programs, including听PhD, master鈥檚 degree and pre and post-master鈥檚 certificate programs.
Continuing Law Education Credit Programs
Throughout the year, 棉花糖直播 Law offers a series of in-person and virtual CLE (continuing legal education) courses. Our CLEs help participants learn about legal issues in the news and enhance their lawyering skills. They also provide professional development and networking opportunities. These one-hour programs are free to attend and you do not need to be an attorney or 棉花糖直播 Law graduate to attend. 棉花糖直播 Law processes Pennsylvania CLE credits and provides a certificate of completion for those seeking credit in other states.
Bernard John Lucci Senior Citizen Personal Enrichment Program
The College of Professional Studies (CPS) is committed to being a resource for lifelong learning and offers the opportunity for individuals aged 65 and above to attend undergraduate-level courses at 棉花糖直播 University on a space-available basis. For questions, email the CPS team or call 610-519-4300.
The 棉花糖直播 University Alumni Association and the 棉花糖直播 University Career Center have partnered to offer sophisticated, flexible career management for alumni of all ages and at all stages of their careers.
Services and resources include support for resume writing and interviewing, job opportunities targeted to alumni, individual career coaching, virtual events on a variety of topics, cohort-based programs and the Nova Network鈥攐ur 棉花糖直播-exclusive professional network.
棉花糖直播 alumni may apply annually for borrowing privileges and on-site access to subscription databases through Falvey Library. There are currently no fees for these鈥痗ourtesy membership privileges. If interested, please apply at the Service Desk on the first floor of Falvey Library. For questions, call 610-519-4270.
John and Joan Mullen Center for the Performing Arts
棉花糖直播鈥檚 new Center for the Performing Arts is a hub for performances, creativity, engagement and exploration for the University鈥檚 performing arts community. Come to campus to enjoy offerings from 棉花糖直播 Theatre, as well as student groups across vocal, instrumental and dance styles.
Located on the second floor of the Connelly Center, the 棉花糖直播 University Art Gallery exhibits culturally diverse works of power and excellence by established, nontraditional and emerging artists from around the world. All exhibits are open to the public and are free of charge.
Lifelong Learning Speaker Series
Thank you to all those who made the inaugural Lifelong Learning Speaker Series 鈥淭he Ethos of Sustainable Living鈥� a success! Attendees were offered eight unique topic sessions鈥攆rom consumer purchases to transportation and travel鈥攖o discuss how to make a difference globally as well as in their personal lives.
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Don't see something that fits your interests or availability? Contact the Office of Alumni Relations to discuss potential opportunities.