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Liberal Arts for Adults 55+
Bringing challenging education to adults 55+
At SFU, we know that the need for intellectual stimulation goes well beyond the university years—we believe you're never too old to discover something new.
Choose from courses, lectures, and a certificate
We offer dozens of fascinating six-week courses on a wide variety of topics, including politics, history, music, philosophy, literature, and more. We also offer series that you can take on a lecture-by-lecture basis or as a suite of lectures. Explore our courses below, filtering them by day of the week, topic, or instructor.
To give you a taste of our courses, peruse our public lectures and events.
Learn how to take your learning to the next level with our liberal arts certificate for adults 55+.
Why Sue Robinson loves SFU's Program for Adults 55+
Our free Saturday forums are presented in conjunction with the SFU Seniors Lifelong Learners Society.
SFU Vancouver
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Sat, 07 Sep 2013 1:30 PM
No Free Lunch: Individual, Government, and Corporate Responsibilities for Sustainability (Free Forum) -
Fri, 13 Sep 2013 1:30 PM
Why Were the Election Polls So Wrong? (Free Event) -
Sat, 07 Dec 2013 1:30 PM
“O, Christmas Tree”: Trees in Myth, History, and Our Daily Lives (Free Forum)
SFU at Surrey City Centre Library
- The West and Islam: Tolerance, Cooperation, or Clash of Civilizations? (Free Surrey Preview) - Cancelled
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