Programs for Adults
Always Better
Always Learning. Always Growing. Always Striving. Always Better!
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- Background on Program
- Why Apply?
- Upcoming Course
- Registration
Background on Program
Always Better is an adult continued education program. It offers a broad range of courses, seminars, workshops and events. Our distinguished faculty, motivated students, and pioneering programs create a rich and flexible learning environment.
The cornerstone of the University of Rochester education is an innovative approach to education, allowing students the flexibility and freedom to study what they love. This is particularly relevant to Always Better courses. Classes are designed to accommodate the busy schedules of our students. Because all of the classes are non-credit, students can expect little to no homework, no tests, and no grades, allowing them the freedom to explore an area of interest for fun!
Why Apply?
- Adults who take advantage of this unique enriching experience will get the chance to:
- Expand their minds and enrich their lives in a particular area of interest.
- Have fun and meet individuals in the community with similar interests.
- Get access to state-of-the-art research facilities, top-notch faculty and resources, and a gorgeous campus.
Upcoming Course
Always Better classes run on the University’s academic calendar, with a fall and spring semester. Classes are generally held once a week, in the evenings, for approximately 60-90 minutes.
- Wine Appreciation
- Sherwood Deutsch, Vice-President of Fine Wines, Wegmans Food Markets
- Monday evenings, October 6, 13, 20, 27, and November 3, 7:30 – 10:30 pm, $295 per person.
- Educate your palate in the art of tasting wine. In five evening sessions, you can learn how to read wine labels, recognize fine quality wine, store, handle, and serve wine. Taste and compare more than 60 different wines and champagnes, including some of the most famous from France, Germany, Italy, America, etc. You will sample young and old fine wines, including the following: Dom Perignon Champagne, great French Burgundies, Chateau d’Yquem (the very finest Sauterene), famous French Chateaux, California Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnays. This class is taught by internationally known wine expert Sherwood Deutsch, Vice-President of fine wines for Wegmans Food Markets.
- Attendance is restricted to persons 21 years of age or older. Enrollment is limited to 36 students.
Registration
Register for classes by phone! Call the Office of Special Programs at 585-275-2344.
