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WESTERN INSTITUTE FOR LIFELONG LEARNING (WILL)WILL offers a lifetime adventure for continued intellectual discovery in a supportive, expansive, and informal learning environment - for eager learners of any age. Will is a grass-roots organization created by Grant County residents and is a partner of Western New Mexico University in Silver City.
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- Monday, August 4: Fall Courses Posted Online
- Thursday, August 21: Online Member Only Registration Begins 8:00am
- Thursday, September 4: Fall Social/Course Signup 5pm GRC. Open to Public.
- Monday, September 8: First WILL class
 Landscape Painting, Grant County Ranching History, Hiking,Native Plants, Trekking, Sports, Labyrinths, Rock Hunting, Desserts, and MORE [ Summer Course Schedule ] |
 CIVIC TOURISM, THE POETRY OF POLITICS AND PLACEFriday, April 11; Lecture at Noon, Workshop at 1:30pm WNMU Global Resource Center Dr. Shilling, the architect of Civic Tourism, says "Regions can use the tourism industry to help preserve their distinctive cultural, natural, and built environments, as well as foster economic growth." But in order to do so, communities need to reframe the conversation about tourism and community development. "Rather than see tourism as an economic end in itself," Shilling says, "citizens should use it as a tool for healthy place-making. It's part of the solution." [ Program Details . . . ] |
 GARY TROUSDALE, STORYBOARD ARTIST/DIRECTOR Thursday, April 10, 2014, 6:30pm Parotti Hall Auditorium, in the WNMU Fine Arts Complex Gary Trousdale, Storyboard Artist/Director gained prominence in his field with the success of his animated film directorial debut Beauty and the Beast, which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture and won a LAFCA Award. Get to know some of America's finest artists - learn about an artist's motivations, techniques and history while being genuinely entertained. Light refreshments will be served. [ Program Details . . . ] |
 THE WRITER AS AN ARTIST IN A WORLD OBSESSED WITH CATEGORIES Friday, April 25, 2014 Refreshments- 5:00pm, Presentation- 5:30pm WNMU Global Resources Auditorium Michael McGarrity, author of the acclaimed Kevin Kerney crime-suspense novels that take place in modern New Mexico, will discuss his experiences as a writer and law enforcement officer. Refreshments will be served in the auditorium lobby. [ Program Details . . . ] |