Springtime learning opportunities with Continuing and Professional Education
Georgia Southern University’s Continuing and Professional Education (CPE) Community Programs are buzzing this spring, with a lineup of community courses ranging from beekeeping and wine education to regional historical experiences.
Through the Community Programs series, CPE offers a variety of courses, workshops and events designed to engage learners of all ages.
“Continuing and Professional Education exists to make Georgia Southern accessible to everyone, not just students pursuing a degree,” said Business and Marketing Manager Jamie Burke.
The six-week Beekeeping for Beginners course will begin March 24 at 5:15 p.m. at the CPE Center. Designed for the enthusiast looking to start their own hive or better understand bees, the course will be led by expert Bobby Colson and include lessons on bee behavior and hive management to promote health, production and sustainability.
Wine enthusiasts can also get a taste of CPE offerings with Learning by the Glass. This exclusive event features wines from Poggio ai Laghi, a Tuscan winery known for its regional craftsmanship and dedication to traditional winemaking. Guests 21 and older will have the unique opportunity to taste a curated selection of wines guided by professional sommeliers traveling from Tuscany, offering firsthand insight into the vineyards, varietals and winemaking traditions of the region.
The sessions will be held at Savannah Technical Institute’s Culinary Institute April 9 and at the CPE Center in Statesboro April 10.
“Experiences like this create a meaningful bridge between education and culture,” said CPE Director Deedee Southerlin, Ed.D. “Through our partnership with Poggio ai Laghi winery, guests have the opportunity to engage directly with the people and traditions behind the wines. It’s a unique way to connect our local community to the global village.”
Later in April, Professor Emeritus of History John K. Derden, Ph.D., will take history enthusiasts on a guided tour tracing Sherman’s March to the Sea through Emanuel, Jenkins and Burke counties. Starting at the Fulford Center Meeting Room on the East Georgia Campus, the tour offers rare access to historic roads, visiting authentic campsites, antebellum plantation sites and the legendary Camp Lawton.
Additional programming this spring includes a behind-the-scenes look at the artistic process of stained glass through How It’s Made: Art Edition, as well as a workshop to design a one-of-a-kind accessory ready to wear to CPE’s Run for the Roses Gala and watch party May 2.
“These types of programs open the door for community members to explore new interests while engaging with the University,” said Burke. “They are helping build a culture of lifelong learning across our area.”
Click here for more information on CPE’s community programs.