“The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing.” – Albert Einstein
Since 1989, Elder Learners has worked with Saint Mary’s University to sponsor monthly lectures, on Saturday mornings during the fall and winter, on the Saint Mary’s campus. More than 100 lectures have included fascinating talks on science (fossils, oceans, medical miracles), heritage (Pier 21, historic buildings, Halifax waterfront) and culture (literature, film and radio). Anyone can join, regardless of age.
Saint Mary’s University and Elder Learners continue with the initiative to offer short courses on interesting topics. This initiative has met with great success and as such, the list of courses is gradually being expanded to meet the growing demand. New courses are being added and one or more of the previous courses may be brought back. The Fall Course offering is noted in the lecture brochure and as usual all the course information will be displayed here on the website.
Saint Mary’s University and Elder Learners are committed to programs for lifelong learning. Medical studies have shown that an inquiring and active mind has long term positive influence on health. These programs build upon the traditions of peer learning and the ‘University of the Third Age’ that have characterized Elder Learners. Please join us for an interesting and rewarding experience of ‘Learning Unlimited’.
Registering for Lectures
A series of 3 lectures is held each fall and another series of 3 each winter. They are usually held near the end of each month (when possible) in September, October and November. December is skipped because of the Christmas season then the lectures resume in late January, February and March.
- All lectures are held on Saturday mornings and start at 9:45 am .
- All lectures are held on campus at Saint Mary’s University and free parking is available.
- Lecture fees include both morning refreshments and a light lunch.
- Lectures are open to members and non-members but for the low yearly membership, members enjoy discounts off the individual lecture fees.
- By signing up for the series of three lectures, members can realize even greater savings.
Brochures are available prior to both the Fall and Winter lecture series. The brochure provides a short description on each of the three lecturers for the upcoming series, as well as their lecture topics and the dates of the lectures in that series. The brochure also has a registration form that can be mailed in to our office along with your payment. Brochures for the Fall series are available late August/early September and for the Winter series late December/early January.
You can register over the phone by calling Saint Mary’s University’s Division of Continuing Education at 420-5020. You can also drop by Continuing Education and register in person:
Division of Continuing Education
Saint Mary’s University
883 Robie Street
Halifax, NS B3H 3C3
Lecture Fees
- Single Lecture if member: $20
Single Lecture if not a member: $25
Series (Members Only): $45
*series denotes either the three fall lectures OR the three winter lectures
Course Fees
- Member $60.00
- Non-Member $80.00
NOTE: If paying by cheque, please make it payable to: Saint Mary’s University/Elder Learner.
Please note that a $20.00 Membership fee is in addition to the fees noted below.
