CSUSM EXTENDED LEARNING OFFERS PERSONAL ENRICHMENT COURSES

JENNA JAUREGUI
FEATURES EDITOR

This spring semester, indulge in some classes designed to awaken new talents and let students escape the stressful, mundane and frustrating aspects of college life. Beginning in February, Extended Learning at CSUSM is offering a variety of personal enrichment courses in which students may find a creative outlet while enhancing their cultural awareness. These classes are scheduled during nights and weekends in order to accommodate a typical work or school schedule, and all are priced under $200. They also encompass a wide range of interests, including wine education, foreign languages, meditation, art and genealogy. Interested students can find more information about the individual classes and other Extended Learning programs by visiting http://www.csusm.edu/el/courses/pecourses.html.

Building a Solid Foundation in Wine
Date: Tuesdays, Feb. 15 – March 22
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Relm Wine Bar, Carlsbad
Fee: Six weeks $130 (includes wine and light hors d’oeuvres)

Wine: “Knowing the Difference”
Date: Tuesdays, March 29 – May 3
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Relm Wine Bar, Carlsbad
Fee: Six weeks $130 (includes wine and light hors d’oeuvres)
Note: Take both wine courses for $220

Chinese in 10 Easy Lessons
Date: Wednesdays, Feb. 9 – April 13
Time: 6:30- 8:30 p.m.
Location: CSUSM – FCB 106
Fee: 10 weeks $159

Mindful Meditation
Date: Thursdays, Feb. 10 – March 17
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Mission San Luis Rey, Oceanside
Fee: Six weeks $85

Italian for Beginners Part I
Date: Thursdays, March 10-April 14
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Heritage Hall, Carlsbad
Fee: Six weeks $85

Italian for Beginners Part II
Date: Thursdays, April 21 – May 26
Time: 6:30 – 8:30p.m.
Location: Heritage Hall, Carlsbad
Fee: Six weeks $85
Note: Take both Italian courses for $150

Beginning Drawing
Date: Saturdays, Feb. 12 – April 2
Time: 10 a.m. – Noon
Location: Heritage Hall, Carlsbad
Fee: $125 (includes materials)

Pastels: A World of Color and Light
Date: Thursdays, Feb.17, – March 31
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location: San Dieguito United Methodist Church – Encinitas
Fee: $180

Record Your Roots
Date: Saturdays, March 12 & 26
Time: 1 – 5p.m.
Location: CSUSM
Fee: $125 (includes flash drive and DVD)

Personal Connections: Genealogy Workshop
Date: Saturday, April 2
Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: CSUSM-FCB 106
Fee: $49 (includes materials)