[homeles_ot-l] Discovery University: Next course offering

[Lynne Browne]

FYI  (Due to technical difficulties with our listserv some of you may have
already received this. Lynne) 

 

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From: homeles_ot-l-bounces at list.web.net On Behalf Of Deborah Dempsey
Sent: January 7, 2008 5:00 PM
To: Homeless
Subject: [homeles_ot-l] Discovery University: Next course offering

 

Discovery University is an initiative that provides university-level,
non-credit courses to persons who are experiencing homelessness or living on
low income. 

 

The philosophy of Discovery University is based on the Clemente Course in
the Humanities, developed by Earl Shorris in NYC in 1994. Variations of the
program are now taught in many locations in North and South America,
including seven Canadian cities. 

 

Discovery University is a collaborative effort. Partners include the
University of Ottawa; Saint Paul University; The Ottawa Mission;
Cornerstone/LePilier; Centre 454; The City of Ottawa; and First Baptist
Church. 

 

A 10-week literature course, entitled The Art and Craft of the Story, will
be held from Friday, February 8 to Friday, April 18 at the campus of the
University of Ottawa. The story is one of the most constant elements in
humankind’s need to explain the universe around themselves. This 10-week
course will focus on the development of the short story from the
mid-nineteenth century through to today. In reading and discussing short
stories, students will learn to look for the art and craft of the genre. One
lecture will also be devoted to a poetry workshop given by well-known
Toronto poet, Stuart Ross, when students may try their own hand at writing
poetry. 

 

As a program committed to barrier-free, post-secondary education, Discovery
University provides students with course materials, bus transportation, if
needed, and computer access. 

 

Who can apply? 

-all persons experiencing homelessness or living on low income 

-willing to learn, study and participate in group discussions 

-commit at least five to seven hours per week to the course 

-dedicated to attend classes and tutorials regularly and to complete reading
assignments 

-working knowledge of English, both written and spoken 

-no previous community college diploma or university degree required. 

 

Enrolment will be limited to 35 persons. 

If you wish to receive a registration package to distribute to your clients,
please contact me or Patti Linn at First Baptist Church. The application
deadline is Monday, January 28.

 

First Baptist Church

140 Laurier Avenue West
Ottawa, ON K1P 5J4
Tel: (613) 234-3261 / Fax: (613) 234-5387
E-mail: fbc at monisys.ca
Website: HYPERLINK "http://www.firstbaptistof"HYPERLINK
"http://www.firstbaptistottawa.ca"www.firstbaptistottawa.ca

 

Lynne Browne 
Coordinator, Alliance to End Homelessness 
147 Besserer Street, Ottawa ON  K1N 6A7 
613-241-7913 x 205, lbrowne at ysb.on.ca 
www.endhomelessnessottawa.ca 

 


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