In this course, you will deepen your understanding of the marvelous possession that is our language. Using examples from the comics page, you will explore how the sounds, grammar, meanings, and social contexts of English shape both our most effective and most confusing forms of communication. This course is designed for you and anyone else who tends to take language for granted, offering fresh insight into how it works and why it matters in everyday life.

Guided by the staff of the Coastal Studies Institute, Lifelong Learners will explore the black waters of Milltail Creek and visit the now-abandoned site of Buffalo City. The Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is home to alligators, bears, the extremely rare and endangered red wolf, and a wide variety of unique birds that inhabit the Inner Banks. LLP participants will paddle at a relaxed pace along bald cypress shaded  paddling trails  and across a wide, open lake where alligators are often seen swimming freely. Along the way, we will learn about the area's wildlife, ecology, and rich history. We will kayak for 2 hours and stop in Williamston for lunch before returning to Greenville.

Participants must be able to sit in a kayak for up to 2 hours.

Memoir writing can be a gift for both you and your family. This interest group meets every other week and each time we meet, we will read and discuss your story. Come receive feedback from others in the group and be given a lesson and prompts to help with your writing. Some writers may just be beginning, while others may have years of experience. All are welcome to come and share their stories, continue to learn, and be with others who have similar interests in writing their memoirs and sharing stories.

Attention all book-lovers! Have you ever read a book and longed to have someone to talk to about it? Well, here is your chance to do just that! Join this Women's Book Group and come together to discuss a different book each month. Being part of the group gives members the opportunity to make new friends and expand the scope of your reading.

The book in September will be, Doc Watson: A Life in Music by Eddie Huffman.This book club is supported by North Carolina Humanities and is funded in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities

In this 4 part class, we will explore the prophets of God and gain a deeper understanding of why God sent many prophets and messengers. According to the Holy Qur’an, twenty-five messengers are mentioned by name, with five identified as those of strong will: Abraham, Noah, Moses, Jesus, and Muhammad (PBUH). You will review the lives and missions of these five prophets through the stories and teachings found in the Qur’an, deepening your knowledge of their roles and significance in Islamic tradition.

Have you ever wondered how mobile people like the Bedouin could also grow crops and trade with the world? This lecture dives into the lives of Bedouin tribes in what is now Israel during the 19th and mid 20th centuries. You’ll discover how these Middle Eastern tribes farmed the land, sold their barley to merchants in Gaza, and became part of trade networks that stretched all the way to Europe. Believe it or not, some of the barley they grew ended up in British beer and whiskey!

We’ll explore how their farming connected them to cities, markets, and even global events. You’ll see how these so-called “peripheral” communities weren’t cut off from the world at all, but were actually shaping it while being shaped by it. Along the way, you’ll challenge stereotypes about the Bedouin and see how their story fits into the bigger picture of capitalism, mobility, and modern history.

This lecture is perfect for students curious about archaeology, history, or the Middle East or for anyone who likes learning how mobile people can influence big global changes. You don’t need any prior experience just curiosity and a willingness to look at history from a new angle.

This lecture will be held in the up stairs "Loft" at Pitt Street Brewing. Beer Tasting following the lecture, one flight per person included!

This course provides a comprehensive examination of the critical relationship between aging and oral health, with a focus on the distinct challenges and needs experienced by older adults. Participants will explore physiological changes in oral tissues associated with aging, prevalent dental conditions in geriatric populations, and the broader implications of oral health on general well-being and quality of life. The curriculum also includes evidence-based preventive measures and current best practices in the dental care of aging individuals. Designed for lifelong learners and those with an interest in healthy aging, this course offers practical insights and foundational knowledge to promote oral health throughout the lifespan.

The Coastal Studies Institute is flocking to Greenville once again, and this time our feathered friends will be the focus. Sure, the Wright Brothers took flight from the Outer Banks, but did you know the area is also known as a major thoroughfare of the Atlantic Flyway? In this program, Lifelong Learners will interact with CSI staff in a program which highlights birds of the coastal plain, and specifically those which can be found both on the Outer Banks and in Greenville.

The course will include novice tips and tricks for bird identification, bird-watching at Town Common, and a make-and-take project to build your own backyard bird feeder. Join us for a fun-filled, educational experience that spans birder interests from river to sea.

Share with us a pet picture, Birds at your feeder, your family, your flower garden or the nature around your home. We'll pick a photo every newsletter and share it with the group. All photos will be attributed to the person submitting the image. 

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ADA Accommodations

Individuals requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should contact the ADA coordinator at least 48 hours prior to the event at 252-737-1018 / ada-coordinator@ecu.edu