Join us for a day designed to energize your mind, spark your curiosity, and celebrate the lifelong learner in you.
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June 2, 2026
UW-Eau Claire Campus: W.R. Davies Center 77 Roosevelt Avenue Eau Claire, WI 54701 |
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Registration opens March 2, 2026!
The Academy for Lifelong Learners celebrates curiosity, growth, and community. This one-day event invites adults age 55 and better to engage in thought-provoking workshops, enjoy an inspiring keynote presentation, and connect with others who share a passion for learning and living life to the fullest.
Participants can explore a variety of topics—nature, culture, personal growth, and health and wellness—led by knowledgeable presenters who make learning exciting and accessible. Between sessions, enjoy conversation, refreshments, and opportunities to discover local organizations and businesses in our sponsor gallery.
Event check-in begins at 7:00 a.m. Click the button below to see the full event schedule.
Click the button below to see the variety of workshops you can attend on June 2nd! Please note that you will need to select a workshop from each of the three sessions. Once you've made your selections, return to this page and hit "register" to secure your spot.
You can register for this event online or by mail. Click the button below for a PDF version of our mail-in registration form. Please note sessions fill quickly. If your mail-in workshop choices are full, you will be assigned to an available workshop by Continuing Education.
Scholarship Information:
Thanks to the generosity of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation, there are a limited number of scholarships available. If you are interested in requesting a scholarship, contact UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education at ce@uwec.edu or call 715-836-3636 (toll-free 866-893-2423) to speak with a registration specialist.
PLEASE NOTE: Do NOT register online if you are requesting a scholarship. If you register online before requesting a scholarship, you will forfeit any potential scholarship award.
Welcome our keynote presenter, Richard Kyte!
Finding Your Third Place
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Join Richard Kyte for a thought-provoking keynote on how the everyday places we gather can foster belonging, strengthen relationships, and bring communities to life. Drawing from his book Finding Your Third Place, Kyte explores the “third places” beyond home and work where trust is built and meaningful connections grow—offering an inspiring look at how shared spaces can help us feel more engaged and supported. Richard Kyte is a nationally recognized author, podcaster, and Endowed Professor of Ethics at Viterbo University. |
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Closing Entertainment
Remember When... Let's Reminisce Together
We will close our time and take a joyful look back at the music, movies,
styles, and moments we’ll never forget. Test your trivia knowledge and
share a few smiles along the way.
Who should attend
Adults age 55 and better
Sponsors
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*Listing of sponsors does not represent endorsement by UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education.