FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2007

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

SAN DIEGO, Thursday, February 8, 2006 - Islam and the West is among the 11 classes being offered by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at San Diego State University's College of Extended Studies during the spring 2007 semester.

The spring schedule also includes two members-only events, four special guest lectures, and travel experiences. Islam and the West will take place Wednesdays, April 18-May 16, 9-11 am, at the new SDSU Extended Studies Center.

For more information about joining the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, call (619) 594-2863, email osher@mail.sdsu.edu or visit www.NeverStopLearning.net/osher.

Laura Simon, still alive and well at age 101, will discuss her philosophies of life and her recently published book "I'm Still Here," Friday, March 2 from 9-10:30 am during the first of two events open to members only. Simon began writing her most recent book at age 92 and completed it just before her 101st birthday. She has won numerous awards from the San Diego Press Club and is an award-winning artist, sculptor, and ceramicist.

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute offers stimulating noncredit courses taught by experienced instructors for people 50 and better without the stress of grades or tests. Classes are held on the SDSU campus during the day, with convenient parking right next to the Extended Studies Center where the classes take place.

This is a San Diego State University Research Foundation program managed by SDSU's College of Extended Studies.

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 35 certificate programs, online courses, and many other learning opportunities. To register or for more information, call (619) 265-SDSU (7378) or log on to www.NeverStopLearning.net.