Center for Continuing Education
Explore. Educate. Experience.
The mission of the Center for Continuing Education and Conference Services is to provide innovative and in-demand educational programs and experiences to the Gulf Coast and international communities focused on growing strategic partnerships, providing student enrichment opportunities and encouraging economic, civic and cultural development.
Whether you're looking for career or professional development, upgrading skills or seeking personal enrichment, we have something for you.
Just a glimpse of what's coming up! Enroll now.
May
13
Personal Enrichment
05/13/2025
Hands on Bread Making Class:Bagels
Have the "know how" when it comes to making homemade Bagels.
This class includes:
-On-site Instruction
-ALL necessary equipment supplied
-ALL necessary ingredients supplied
-A bread To-Go
-Light snacks and refreshment
-Bring your own apron
This all ages course is prefect for a date night, girls night out, mommy me time or
a fun class to take with your kiddo.
Come join us for this fun and exciting class! Register here!
June
10
Personal Enrichment
06/10/2025
Hands on Bread Making Class:Bagels
Have the "know how" when it comes to making homemade Cinnamon Rolls.
This class includes:
-On-site Instruction
-ALL necessary equipment supplied
-ALL necessary ingredients supplied
-A bread To-Go
-Light snacks and refreshment
-Bring your own apron
This all ages course is prefect for a date night, girls night out, mommy me time or a fun class to take with your kiddo.
Come join us for this fun and exciting class!
June
23
2025 Summer Term
June 23-27 2025
Distorted Maps: How to Create and Lie!
M,Tu,W, Th, & F From 8:30AM to 12 Noon
For students ages 15 - 18, this camp is all about helping high school students build essential map literacy skills! We want to empower you to create, interpret, and evaluate maps, all while understanding how they can inform us and sometimes mislead us. At the Distorted Maps Camp, you'll get to learn the fun basics of map-making, including design, symbols, and the different types of maps out there. Plus, this camp is a wonderful way to connect, discover, and learn.
Bring your own snacks and water. We can't wait to see you there!
Notes:
For students ages 15 - 18 years.
Parent or guardian - please complete the required liability waiver here
Sign up HERE
Apr
25
Odyssey-Lifelong Learners
2025 Spring Term II
April 25 - May 30
U.S. Culture and the War in Vietnam: Part I 1950-1964
Instructor: Rick Byrd
Fridays: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Part I of this course, Rick Byrd will examine the background and early stages of 1960s culture and the links to U.S. involvement in Vietnam. We will discuss in detail the role of the traditional belief in American “exceptionalism” as it, combined with emerging consumerism, found new fertile ground in the war.
In the Fall term, Part II will delve into the volatile mix of culture, war, and youth.
Fridays: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Oratorio: It's Not Just the Messiah
Instructor: Dr. Laura Moore
The oratorio, a large-scale dramatic sacred choral work, is a major genre of Classical music. This class will present the history and development of the oratorio with lots of listening examples taken from major works by Bach, Handel, Haydn, Mendelssohn, and others.
Learn the history and development of oratorio, major work and composers of the genre, and exercise critical listening skills through musical excerpts.
Register for any of the Lifelong Learning Courses here!
