About the Enrichment Program

I have had many people tell me what an important role Enrichment Program courses play in their lives—people who just want to get back in the classroom, to get away from it all, and to be able to think deep thoughts. Over the past six years, we have learned what makes it popular: hand-picked scholars, classes that often include a special experience or event, discerning participants engaged in serious discussions, and no grades, exams, or admission requirements.

Last year alone, nearly 1,500 adults of all ages came to this beautiful campus to pursue topics of special interest, develop new skills, or discuss current issues. Participants and professors alike remark how refreshing it is to explore provocative subjects in the company of like-minded peers. Thank you to everyone who joins us in creating these unforgettable experiences.

This season, we present you with nearly 50 courses, events, and one-of-a-kind opportunities. Our Current Issues section is again packed with topics of global interest. Writing, art, photography, and voice courses help people discover talents they never knew they had. Cultural Connections courses provide intimate, often exhilarating experiences in music, culture, dance, theater, and more.

Note especially our two new cultural partnerships, Denver Botanic Gardens and Denver Museum of Nature & Science, both presenting topical courses of interest and even a free lecture. Back by popular demand are the “Dusting Off the Classics” series, this time with a new course on Don Quixote, and the one-night lecture series, Species on the Brink, with Coral Reefs, Invasive Species, and Melting Glaciers. A course on Dvorak is linked to Yo-Yo Ma’s performance of the composer’s Cello Concerto with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra. In the art category, you can study the Modern Masters of the Early 20th Century, or choose to create your own personalized ceramics gift just in time for the holidays. And many more.

Wow … with all of these choices, you may need to take two or three courses! Discover the special joy that comes your way when you make learning a part of your life.

James R. Davis, Dean
University College