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The Task of a Lifetime
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Service adds years to your life, and life to your years.
Fr. Louis J Putz, C.S.C - Founder
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Where third agers come together
For over 50 years Forever Learning Institute has provided a unique opportunity to engage seniors helping them to expand their knowledge and serve their community. Founded in 1974 by a former Notre Dame professor and Holy Cross priest, Fr. Louis J Putz, CSC, our mission is purely secular; to improve the quality and dignity of senior adult life through continuing intellectual challenge, spiritual reflection, and social interaction.
Forever Learning is a welcoming community for people over the age of 50 of any race, ethnic origin, nationality, religion, disability, educational background, or gender.
Today, Forever Learning continues to serve seniors and flourish as the most successful senior educational program in the area. From our first semester with 115 students and 20 different classes, today our program offers over 200 classes per year taught by an all volunteer teacher force, and serves more than 2500 students. Our courses cover topics such as dance, music, foreign languages, history and political science, creative arts, literature, spirituality, health and wellness, technology and computers, and business.
Forever Learning hosts two 10-week semesters each year in Spring and Fall, and two 6-week Summer and Winter sessions. We also host a variety of educational and social events and travel opportunities. Forever Learning's main campus houses 6 class rooms, 2 large lecture halls, a gymnasium, lounge, and full kitchen, as well as our offices. Additionally we have a variety of satellite locations thanks to our many community partners.- Location: 54191 Ironwood Road, South Bend, Indiana 46635
- Phone (574) 282-1901
- Office Hours During Semester - In Semester 8 am-3:30 pm Monday - Friday
- Office Hours Out-of-Semester - 9am - 1 pm; Monday through Thursday
- Volunteer Faculty: Each member of the faculty gives of his/her time, talents, and energy in order for lifelong learning to take place for our senior community. The sharing of knowledge, expertise, and wisdom that occurs between the student community and faculty truly is inspiring.
- Volunteer Board of Directors: A dedicated Board controls and manages the affairs of Forever Learning Institute to ensure its viability and longevity.
- Scholarships: FLI offers a limited number of scholarships. They are based on financial or educational need and space availability.
- Tuition: All classes are $55, unless otherwise noted.
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