Third Age Learning at Kwantlen (TALK)
Life-long Learning - TALK provides those 50 and over
with creative and stimulating educational activities.
What makes TALK different?
TALK is a participatory learning experience with no quizzes, grades or prerequisites. The learning process is lively, full of discussion, controversy, humour, insight and wisdom. In addition to participating in courses, you can become a course facilitator, plan curriculum, identify speakers, prepare newsletters, recruit new members, help organize special events or promote TALK.
TALK membership is open to anyone 50 years or older. The annual membership fee for 2011-2012 is $10. Membership is valid from September 1, 2011 to August 31, 2012. Benefits of membership:
Benefits of Membership
- Participation in TALK courses which are offered at low fees that just cover administration costs
- Lower cost for TALK members are all open events
- Receipt of informative newsletter four times a year
- Membership card for Kwantlen Libraries
- Opportunity for companionship, mental stimulation and fun!
TALK lets you
- Meet other learners, expand your mind, have fun
TALK has
- No exams, no prerequisites, no pressure
TALK includes
- Study and discussion groups, field trips, workshops and seminars, special events, Philosophers' Café discussions, coffee and conversation
TALK Gives you Access to the Kwantlen Library
The Kwantlen Library is pleased to offer the following services and access to collections to TALK students and facilitators, and the Board of Directors of the TALK program:
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Borrow books, journals and other materials
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Access online Library research databases from on or off campus
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Obtain Reference assistance in person, by phone or by e-mail
Please go to any campus Library during any open hours, identify yourself as a TALK student, provide your student number and the Kwantlen Library will issue you a Student Smart Card. Please be sure to take proof of identity with you.
Coming to a TALK event at Richmond Campus traveling on the Canada Line?
Get off at Lansdowne Station; it's less than a 10 minute walk to the Campus!
Click here for a Translink map.
Learning with a Difference!
The annual membership fee is $10. Membership year runs from September 1 to August 31.
The cost of courses, events and Philosophers' Cafés varies.
Please visit the other areas of our web site for full details.
