Hawaii Tribune-Herald Sunday, March 6, 2016 11 UNIVERSITY TOWN ‘LEARNING DOESN’T STOP’ College of Continuing Education offers everything from canoe paddling to computer literacy for seniors Story by COLIN M. STEWART ◆ Hawaii Tribune-Herald Photos by HOLLYN JOHNSON ◆ Hawaii Tribune-Herald From instruction aimed at seniors wanting to learn how to communicate with their grandchildren using computers and hip-hop dance lessons, to canoe paddling and grant writing, the college tries to take the pulse of the local community to find out which skills are in high demand by people looking to improve their lives at home and at work, said Farrah-Marie Gomes, the college’s interim dean. “When we talk about lifelong learning, we talk about the fact that learning doesn’t stop just because you’re not enrolled in a class or being on a campus,” she said. “We strongly believe in the beauty of learning for the love of learning, not simply because we are working toward a degree or a new position.” Students take a first look at a mock crime scene during an Introduction to Forensics class at the University of Hawaii at Hilo. From its beginnings as a vocational college, the University of Hawaii at Hilo campus has always maintained a strong focus on adult education. ◆ Today, UH-Hilo’s College of Continuing Education and Community Service offers a wealth of courses aimed at providing lifelong students opportunities to learn for professional development and personal enrichment. ◆ ◆ ◆ See LEARNING Page 12
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