FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2004

CONTACT: Steve Dolan
(619) 594-5664
sdolan@mail.sdsu.edu

SAN DIEGO, Wednesday, August 18, 2004 - San Diego State University's College of Extended Studies (CES) will host an open house for its new Osher Lifelong Learning Institute for individuals 50 years of age and better from 10 am-1 pm Saturday, Sept. 18 at the new Extended Studies Center on the SDSU campus.

The event features refreshments, musical entertainment, free blood glucose screening, body fat testing, and healthy home evaluation (signing up for someone to come to an individual's home to evaluate for lead, etc.)

Parking will be available in parking structure 2, adjacent to the Extended Studies Center.

To RSVP or for more information, call (619) 594-2863 or e-mail osher@mail.sdsu.edu.

The Osher Foundation offers grants to universities to develop and implement lifelong learning programs. Courses in the new CES program include Religions of the World; What is Language?; Keys To Robust Living; The Impolite Subjects: Sex, Religion, and Politics; How to Win the Race With Time: Anti-aging Weapons; An Introduction to Ancient Greek Myth and Drama; Disease and History; and Medieval English Literature.

CES will utilize its grant in specialized courses where credit is not given. No tests or papers are required in these courses.
SDSU's College of Extended Studies offers a wide variety of lifelong learning classes, seminars, and certificate programs. Career advancement courses are offered in many areas of management, leadership, and quality improvement while self-enrichment courses range from astronomy to web design. Additionally, the College offers over 30 certificate programs, online courses, and many other learning opportunities. To register or for more information, call (619) 594-5152 or log on to www.NeverStopLearning.net.