May 2017 - College of Professional Education

Travel Literature with Charles Leahy

In the 20th century, travel literature gained a revised status due to travel writers adding some literary techniques to their works. Inspired by this resurgence, our new course introduces different types of travel literature and the travelers’ ways of interpreting people and cultures. Through the use of diaries, journals and various other documents, instructor Charles...

May 31, 2017

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The Impact of a Social

The memories that are made at our OLLI socials are exciting to share. Just ask Dick Harp, our OLLI director. He reflects on his experience with our most recent event. Following our February 13th “Paris Nights” social, I received an unusual number of email messages expressing the pleasure these members had about the...

May 30, 2017

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Meet Jason Culp, Certified Financial Planner™ Program Instructor

Jason Culp will be teaching our Insurance Planning course for our Certified Financial Planner™ Program. He has over 15 years of experience as a Certified Financial Planner. Jason currently serves as a private wealth manager at Pragmatic Financial Strategies, an independent financial planning and Registered Investment Advisory firm he founded in Marietta. His previous experience...

May 25, 2017

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Paralegal grad refreshes skills, lands job

There are moments that can define a person’s career. For Patricia Emery, this moment happened in an elevator ride. The University of Florida graduate credits the encounter she had with an unknown woman in the elevator as the moment she was first introduced to the paralegal field. “I studied political science and I did not know...

May 18, 2017

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Culinary Apprenticeship students showcase skills

Mystery Basket and Chef’s Table are two events unique to our Culinary Apprenticeship Certificate program, and our students definitely came ready to impress our taste buds! This final pair of experiences showcase the perseverance of these future culinary stars. The future looks – and tastes – great! Our spring Mystery Basket event included the usual...

May 16, 2017

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Web Design & Development Grad Uses New Skills to Grow Business

As a longtime entrepreneur, David Drake knew the one area of knowledge he was lacking could help grow his business. “I was a very good designer, but didn’t know how to post on websites,” David said. “For less than the cost of paying someone to build a website, I could pay for myself to attend...

May 12, 2017

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Monthly Archives: May 2017

Travel Literature with Charles Leahy

The Impact of a Social

Meet Jason Culp, Certified Financial Planner™ Program Instructor

Paralegal grad refreshes skills, lands job

Culinary Apprenticeship students showcase skills

Web Design & Development Grad Uses New Skills to Grow Business

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