Explore the Wonders of Ancient Egypt (and other topics) with Continuing Education at Trent
Early bird savings until March 1 on all spring Continuing Education courses and workshops, including American Sign Language, writing retreat, and watercolour painting
Put a little spring in your step, and find inspiration with in-person courses and workshops (including a special course and weekend workshop on the wonders of Ancient Egypt) hosted through Continuing Education at Trent University.
Spring Continuing Education courses and workshops run throughout March and April. Register before March 1 and save 25% with the promo code SPRING25.
“It is an ideal time to invite people to expand their horizons with Trent Continuing Education as we continue to grow Traill College’s presence as a downtown arts and culture hub,” says Dr. Michael Eamon, principal of Catharine Parr Traill College and director of Continuing Education at Trent. “Whether you’re coming out for a single day workshop, a multi-week course, or our special weekend course, this term promises affordable opportunities where you can learn something new and connect with people.”
New for this spring are offerings focused on Ancient Egypt. A six-week course “Wonders of Egypt: The Great Tombs, Temples & Towns of the Pharaohs” begins on March 22, as well as a special Ancient Egypt weekend running April 29 and 30. Here, participants can choose from a single workshop (for $40) or the full weekend experience with four distinct workshops (for only $100). Workshops include: The Great Pyramids of Giza, Valley of the Kings: The World’s Most Famous Burial Grounds, Canadians on the Nile – Early Explorers in Egypt, and Secrets of Egypt Revealed – Recent Discoveries in Egypt.
Additionally, multi-week courses and workshops will provide participants the opportunity to get creative with watercolours, writing and more.
Registration for all courses and workshops is available online at trentu.ca/continuingeducation. Courses start at $140 (including HST) for the series, and workshops start at just $40 (including HST), plus appropriate materials.
All in-person classes take place at Catharine Parr Traill College situated in downtown Peterborough. Learners can take advantage of the learning environment at Traill College –visit our common rooms, use the College Library, or take in a meal at The Trend café.
Learn more about Continuing Education at Trent.
About Trent University
One of Canada's top universities, Trent University was founded on the ideal of interactive learning that's personal, purposeful and transformative. Consistently recognized nationally for leadership in teaching, research and student satisfaction, Trent attracts excellent students from across the country and around the world. Here, undergraduate and graduate students connect and collaborate with faculty, staff and their peers through diverse communities that span residential colleges, classrooms, disciplines, hands-on research, co-curricular and community-based activities. Across all disciplines, Trent brings critical, integrative thinking to life every day. Today, Trent's unique approach to personal development through supportive, collaborative community engagement is in more demand than ever. Students lead the way by co-creating experiences rooted in dialogue, diverse perspectives and collaboration. In a learning environment that builds life-long passion for inclusion, leadership and social change, Trent's students, alumni, faculty and staff are engaged global citizens who are catalysts in developing sustainable solutions to complex issues. Trent's Peterborough campus boasts award-winning architecture in a breathtaking natural setting on the banks of the Otonabee River, just 90 minutes from downtown Toronto, while Trent University Durham delivers a distinct mix of programming in the east GTA.
For more information contact:
Cara Walsh, Communications & Media Relations Officer, Trent University, (705) 748-1011 x6240 or carawalsh@trentu.ca