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Never stop experiencing the joys of learning. All are welcome.
We are a collaboration between Colgate University and the community to provide adults with ongoing education for the enrichment of their lives in a diversity of fields.
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Upcoming Events (5)
Honoring the Legacy of Gerrit Smith, Crusader for Social Reform
Wed, Sep 9, 2026 3pm to 5pm
Learners will visit the Gerrit Smith Estate National Historic Landmark with a guided tour by Dr. Norman K. Dann. He will offer insight into the humble philanthropic activities of one of the most...
National Abolition Hall of Fame and Museum
No charge for LLP members and students, $10 per session for not-yet-members
Beyond the Hype: A Practical Guide to Living with AI
Wed, Sep 16, 2026 3pm to 4:30pm
A tour of how real people are using artificial intelligence to learn, create, solve problems, and stay curious — from someone who uses it every day. Presenter: Shannon Bauman, former Product...
No charge for LLP members and students, $10 per session for not-yet-members
Churches as Sites of Tension and Cohesion in Early Colonial Mexico
Wed, Sep 23, 2026 3pm to 4:30pm
One of the most enduring elements of the sixteenth century missionization process in Mexico was the construction of churches. Pre-Hispanic temples and religious architecture were systematically...
No charge for LLP members and students, $10 per session for not-yet-members
Listening in Jazz
Thu, Oct 1, 2026 3pm to 4:30pm
Ever wondered what is going on when you hear a jazz performance or recording? Brian and Mark will explain the elements of small group jazz, from Miles Davis and Dave Brubeck to concerts at the...
No charge for LLP members and students, $10 per session for not-yet-members
Update on Madison Reservoir Dam Rehabilitation Project at Lake Moraine
Thu, Oct 1, 2026 3pm to 4:30pm
Originally constructed in 1836 to supply the Chenango Canal, Madison Reservoir Dam is undergoing a comprehensive rehabilitation to ensure it continues to provide benefits to the community while...
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Playhouse Owners and Investors During Shakespeare's Time
Wed, May 13, 2026 3pm to 4:30pm
An overview of some of the men who owned theatres during Shakespeare's time, discussing who they were, what their motives were in building the first capitalist playhouses, how they financed their...
No charge for LLP members and students, $10 per session for not-yet-members
Wisdom of the Marsh: The Importance of Wetlands Restoration
Thu, May 7, 2026 3pm to 4:30pm
Wetlands are climate change warriors. They protect us and —if we listen, observe and ponder — they can teach us how to be better human beings. Wetlands are forgiving. We once dismissed,...
No charge for LLP members and students, $10 per session for not-yet-members
Democracy in the Balance
Thu, Apr 30, 2026 3pm to 4:30pm
In April 2026 Hungary will hold elections. The outcome will determine who will govern Hungary for the next four years. But it will also offer lessons about the future of democracy in Europe, the...
No charge for LLP members and students, $10 per session for not-yet-members
Hospice Care 101
Thu, Apr 23, 2026 3pm to 4:30pm
A presentation about the history, design, and scope of hospice care, including the experiences of hospice staff members and a hospice patient and family. Presenter: Kendall Johnson, LSMW and...
No charge for LLP members and students, $10 per session for not-yet-members
Dolly Parton's "Jolene": Origins, Covers, Answer Songs, and Encores
Wed, Apr 15, 2026 3pm to 4:30pm
In her presentation Lydia Hamessley will offer new perspectives on "Jolene," one of Dolly Parton's most beloved songs. She will explore Dolly's stories about the song's origins, notable covers and...
No charge for LLP members and students, $10 per session for not-yet-members
Bringing Popular Science into Focus: Vassily Kandinsky's Biomorphic Abstraction
Thu, Mar 26, 2026 3pm to 4:30pm
This talk examines Vassily Kandinsky’s turn to a more organic mode of abstraction in relation to the growing prevalence of new micro- and macroscopic visual technologies in 1930s France. The notion...
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