{"id":9901,"date":"2023-04-05T13:14:58","date_gmt":"2023-04-05T17:14:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/academics\/?page_id=9901"},"modified":"2025-10-22T08:03:32","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T12:03:32","slug":"courses","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/academics\/lifelong-learning-collaborative\/courses\/","title":{"rendered":"Lifelong Learning Collaborative Courses"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"wysiwyg wysiwyg-primary-block alignfull\" >\n\t<div class=\"container grid-default wysiwyg__container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<nav class=\"sidebar-menu \" aria-label=\"Site Menu\" id=\"page-nav\">\n\t\t<div class=\"sidebar-menu__wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<header class=\"sidebar-menu__header\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sidebar-menu__headerLabel\">Lifelong Learning Collaborative Menu<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"sidebar-menu__mobileToggle\" title=\"Toggle Menu\" :aria-expanded=\"mobileOpen\"><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"sidebar-menu__list\" v-show=\"mobileOpen\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"sidebar-menu__listItem initial-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/academics\/lifelong-learning-collaborative\/about\/\" class=\"sidebar-menu__listLink\" >About<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"sidebar-menu__listItem initial-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/academics\/lifelong-learning-collaborative\/courses\/\" class=\"sidebar-menu__listLink\" >Course Offerings<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"sidebar-menu__listItem initial-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/academics\/lifelong-learning-collaborative\/faculty\/\" class=\"sidebar-menu__listLink\" >Course Instructors<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"sidebar-menu__listItem initial-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/academics\/lifelong-learning-collaborative\/summer-spark-week\/\" class=\"sidebar-menu__listLink\" >Summer Spark Week<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"sidebar-menu__listItem initial-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/academics\/lifelong-learning-collaborative\/course-proposals\/\" class=\"sidebar-menu__listLink\" >Call for Course Proposals<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"sidebar-menu__listItem initial-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/academics\/lifelong-learning-collaborative\/athletics-health-care-administrator-ceu-course\/\" class=\"sidebar-menu__listLink\" >Athletics Health Care Administrator CEU <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"sidebar-menu__listItem initial-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/butler.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_9Bpx6rUH9smyDlk\" class=\"sidebar-menu__listLink\" target=\"_blank\">Sign Up for Our Newsletter<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/nav>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg__wrapper wysiwyg__wrapper--hasSidebar\">\n\t\t\t<!-- content from editor -->\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg__content wysiwyg__contentContainer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-lifelong-learning-collaborative-course-offerings\">Lifelong Learning Collaborative Course Offerings<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>The Lifelong Learning Collaborative at Butler University improves and enriches the lives of adults by connecting Butler faculty and lifelong learners, both locally and around the globe. There are no tests, no grades, and no degree requirements, creating opportunities to explore new topics with others who share your intellectual curiosity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Courses are designed for a variety of experiences: minicourses offered in multiple one-hour sessions, one hour courses offered either virtually or on campus, and behind-the-scenes experiences. Take as many courses as you like, and as often as your schedule allows. Check back frequently for new course offerings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Testimonial: <em>&#8220;The instructor was engaging, went at a great pace, and answered all of my questions. What a wonderful learning session. Thank you!&#8221;<\/em> <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Butler also offers lifelong learners who are 55 years old and older the opportunity to audit credit-bearing courses at a special rate ($125 per credit hour).&nbsp; Learn more on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/registrar\/audit\/\">Audit for Enrichment website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-course-offerings-by-month\">Course Offerings by Month<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-september\">September<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"acc-flex-container\">\n\t<div class=\"acc-title-container\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\">\n\t\t<button id='block_acf-block-68f8c812b2b29-acc-row' class='acc-row' type='button' aria-expanded='false' aria-controls='block_acf-block-68f8c812b2b29_acc-content-panel'>\n\t\t\t<div id='block_acf-block-68f8c812b2b29-acc-title' class='acc-title'>\n\t\t\t\tSolving the Unsolvable: How Forensic Genealogy Cracks Cold Cases\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<img alt=\"\" id='block_acf-block-68f8c812b2b29-acc-img' class='acc-icon' src='https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/butler-acf-blocks-new\/assets\/images\/nav_main_icon_open.png' \/>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div role=\"region\" aria-hidden='true'\n\t\tid='block_acf-block-68f8c812b2b29-acc-content-panel' class='acc-panel' aria-labelledby=\"block_acf-block-68f8c812b2b29-acc-row\">\n\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p>September 25<br>6:30\u20138:00 PM <br>Online<br>Cost: $30<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Forensic genealogy is changing the game in modern criminal investigation. By combining DNA analysis with family tree research, investigators are now able to solve cases that went cold decades ago. In this presentation, we\u2019ll discuss the basics of how forensic genealogy works, including the tools, techniques, and ethical questions involved. We\u2019ll also take a closer look at two powerful examples\u2014how this method helped identify the Golden State Killer, and how it brought justice in the April Tinsley case here in Indiana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instructor: Ken Eilert<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/butler.catalog.instructure.com\/browse\/lifelong-learning\/courses\/solving-the-unsolvable-how-forensic-genealogy-cracks-cold-cases-92525\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\t\t( function( $ ) {\n\t\t\tlet panel = document.getElementById('block_acf-block-68f8c812b2b29-acc-content-panel');\n\n\t\t\t\/*\n\t\t\t * Need to set a value for maxHeight to initialize the accordion properly.\n\t\t\t * If we don't include this conditional, the accordion doesn't nicely transition to open\/close on the first click.\n\t\t\t *\/\n\t\t\tif ( 1 == 0 ) {\n\t\t\t\tpanel.style.maxHeight = 0 == 1 ? 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Learn foundational techniques while sketching pumpkins, leaves, and cozy fall scenes. Perfect for all skill levels\u2014just bring a willingness to explore and love for the season!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instructor: Ellery Diaz<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/butler.catalog.instructure.com\/browse\/lifelong-learning\/courses\/sketching-the-season-a-cozy-fall-drawing-experience-10425\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\t\t( function( $ ) {\n\t\t\tlet panel = document.getElementById('block_acf-block-68f8c812b2b43-acc-content-panel');\n\n\t\t\t\/*\n\t\t\t * Need to set a value for maxHeight to initialize the accordion properly.\n\t\t\t * If we don't include this conditional, the accordion doesn't nicely transition to open\/close on the first click.\n\t\t\t *\/\n\t\t\tif ( 1 == 0 ) {\n\t\t\t\tpanel.style.maxHeight = 0 == 1 ? 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Join us for a behind-the-scenes romp through the daily life of Butler Blue, Butler University\u2019s beloved English bulldog and full-time mascot, and all-around good boy. We\u2019ll sniff out the details of Blue\u2019s daily schedule, from squirrel patrol and selfie sessions to high-stakes basketball games and couch time. Learn what goes into keeping this four-legged ambassador healthy, happy, and camera-ready, and how he manages to outshine most humans on social media (with zero typing skills). You\u2019ll also get a peek into training tips and how Blue keeps his cool in front of screaming fans, tiny toddlers, and college presidents alike. 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