Personal Enrichment   

This 3-hour introductory course offers a foundational overview of Ayurveda, the traditional system of medicine that originated in India over 5,000 years ago. Rooted in the ancient texts known as the Vedas, Ayurveda translates to “the science of life” and provides a comprehensive framework for understanding health, balance, and well-being.

The course will explore the core principles of Ayurvedic philosophy by introducing the concept of individual constitution, the importance of digestion, and the role of daily routines (such as seasonal living, basic dietary principles, and the mind-body connection) in maintaining health. Through self-assessment exercises, discussion, and a brief lecture, participants will begin identifying their own dominant dosha and gain practical tools to support well-being through diet, lifestyle, and mindful awareness. 

This course is ideal for anyone curious about holistic health, yoga practitioners, wellness enthusiasts, or those seeking a broader understanding of integrative healing systems. No prior experience is required.

Learning Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the historical origins and philosophical foundations of Ayurveda
• Describe the five elements and three doshas
• Identify key characteristics of Vata, Pitta, and Kapha constitutions
• Recognize basic signs of imbalance
• Apply simple Ayurvedic lifestyle principles to daily life

Information shared in this course is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace medical advice. Please talk to your healthcare provider or pharmacist before using any Ayurveda treatments.

The LSAT is the required entrance exam for most U.S. law schools. LSAT scores are perhaps the single most important factor considered by admissions committees in assessing applicants. In some cases, strong LSAT scores can make the difference in acceptance into highly ranked schools or in garnering thousands in competitive scholarships.

This three-week course covers the format and structure of the LSAT, teaches test-taking strategies and trains students in logical reasoning and analysis—the skills required for success on the exam.

The LSAT is comprised of four sections measuring three intellectual skills: logical reasoning, reading comprehension, and writing ability. Weeks one and two of the course focus on logical reasoning, while week three focuses on reading comprehension.

Class each day consists of a mixture of lecture and work on practice questions. Typically, a short period of instruction is followed by the completion of a problem set. Subsequently, the questions are reviewed and discussed along with strategies for the successful approach of various types of questions. On Fridays, we review the course material taught so far, and students participate in workshops focusing on professional development or preparing for the law school application process.

Students will take a practice LSAT exam on the first and last days of the course to measure progress.

Have you ever wanted to learn how to throw clay on the potter’s wheel?!  Now’s your chance! Art Professor Al Holen will walk you through the process of centering, opening, pulling, trimming, and adorning clay into personal, creative ceramic pieces. This five day course will culminate in a day of firing both a primitive pit kiln and raku kilns! 

• No experience necessary. 
• All participants must be over 18yrs.
• All participants must wear closed toe shoes to all classes.