Continuing Education

Lifelong learning is a key aspect of a lifelong relationship with the University. Local clubs can provide exceptional learning opportunities for alumni and their communities through continuing education programs such as a Hesburgh Lecture, a financial workshop, or sponsoring a teacher for the Excellence in Teaching weekend seminar.

Hesburgh Lecture - The club conducted our 2009 Hesburgh Lecture on August 15th in the Eisenhower Room at the Gettysburg Library on the corner of Baltimore and High Streets in Gettysburg. Our speaker was Professor Michael Zuckert who presented a lecture called "De(a)dication: Lincoln at Gettysburg, Gettysburg and 9/11". The Professor experienced some problems in getting to Gettysburg as his original flight was canceled due to mechanical difficulties. After a delayed arrival, he also learned that his bags had not made it to the plane. Fortunately, they did arrive early the next day and events made the schedule for the rest of his weekend in Gettysburg. Event Bulletin  The 2010 lecture will take place on May 1st at 7:00pm in Mara Auditorium on the campus of Gettysburg College. The guest speaker will be Kathy Sullivan, Director of Spirituality at Notre Dame. She will be giving a presentation on "Living the Beatitudes in Tough Times." For information on this event call Jim Conrad on (443) 370-9740 or Alan Perry on (717) 337-2386.

Excellence in Teaching - In 2009, for the fourth year in a row, our club sponsored a teacher for the Excellence in Teaching Conference in South Bend. Our teacher was Demery Close who was into her student teaching at Biglerville Elementary School. Demery is a graduate of Gettysburg College and she was recommended to the board by Alan Perry. Click here for Demery's Report  Anyone wanting information on this project can contact Jim Conrad on (443) 370-9740 or email him at james.conrad@verizon.net. We will be sponsoring a teacher for the conference in 2010. If you would like information on thie project call Jim at the above number.