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Cancellations
Posted: 10:42 AM 10/12/2025
- Excel 101
- Excel 102
- The Fall of Eagles
- Nuclear Fundamentals
- Home Security
- Home Surveillance
- Introduction to Bicycling Touring
- Rilke's Life and Poems
- A Journey Through the Dark Ages via Chess Moves
- Having Difficult Conversations
Classroom Location Changes
Posted: 10:41 AM 10/12/2025
The classroom location of the courses listed below has changed. If you are registered for one of these courses, please note the change.
- Dining Out in Aiken; Moved to O'Connell Theater in Etherredge Center
- The Erie Canal, moved to Penland 106
- The US/China Trade War; moved to Penland 106
- The Story of Aiken; Moved to B&E Room 116
- Virtual Tour of Aiken County: moved to Penland 106
- Geology of SC; Moved to B&E Room 116
- Witches, Vampires, Superstition; Moved to Penland 106
- SC in the Revolutionary War; Moved to B&E 122.
New Details for Course
Posted: 4:16 PM 10/8/2025
Please see the course description for Edgefield Pottery History for an update regarding the meeting location for an off-campus field trip on November 4 for registered students.
2023 Kauffman Remembrance Day and Award
In a tradition going back to 1992, a luncheon is held each year to honor the memory of Dr. Earl Kauffman, the driving force behind the creation of the Center for Lifelong Learning's predecessor organization in 1989, and the beginning of senior education in Aiken. The 2023 Kauffman Remembrance Day luncheon was held April 26 in the lobby the Etherredge Center at USC Aiken. Aiken Mayor Rick Osbon gave the invocation.
Center for Lifelong Learning (CLL) President David Tavernier gave opening remarks regarding the Center's successful completion of its second year of combined operation following the merger of the Academy for Lifelong Learning and the McGrath Computer Learning Center.
USC Aiken Chancellor Daniel Heimmermann was the keynote speaker. His talk gave an update on the current state of the University. He also provided a look into upcoming developments at the USCA campus like the Advanced Manufacturing Collaborative partnership with the US Department of Energy and the South Carolina National Guard DreamPort Cybersecurity Center.
The luncheon is funded in part by an endowment from the family of late USCA Professor James Kauffman to perpetuate the memory of his father. The event is open to all current registered members of the Center for Lifelong Learning.
Kauffman Award Presentation
Part of the Kauffman Remembrance Day memorial is the presentation of the Kauffman Award to an group or individual who has made significant contributions to the Center for Lifelong Learning. This annual award was begun in 1992, three years after the Academy for Lifelong Learning was organized.
Center Vice President Raleigh Daniel presented the award at this year's luncheon to Wayne Rickman.
David Tavernier Receives Special Recognition
The CLL Board surprised President David Tavernier with a plaque recognizing his efforts in dealing with many unique problems and difficulties arising during CLL's sometimes difficult second year. David has guided the organization successfully through this year, especially facilitating productive meetings with USCA staff that set the stage for welcome changes in the future.
Note: This article is an edited version of The Spiral by Doug Wilson.