Lincroft Main Campus MAP Designed for those with some meditation experience, this course deepens mindfulness through guided practice and new techniques for strengthening focus, emotional resilience, and inner calm. Explore observing thoughts and sensations while integrating mindfulness into everyday life. Each session builds on your existing practice and offers practical tools to support continued personal […]

Lincroft Main Campus MAP Explore the rich history and cultural achievements of Jewish communities from medieval Germany through the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and into the Russian and Austrian Empires. Through Images, music, architecture, art, and daily life, discover the traditions, resilience, and vibrant heritage that shaped Eastern European Jewish civilization across the centuries. 4 SESSIONS Register […]

Storytelling has always been an integral part of Irish culture, offering a time capsule of the country's passage through time: from epic sagas to reflection on the commonplace joys and sorrows of daily life. Read and discuss stories tracing Ireland's rich literary tradition, encompassing tales with roots in Irish folklore to today's postmodern experimental prose. […]

Lincroft Main Campus MAP Trace the remarkable journey of The Beatles from working-class Liverpool to global cultural icons. Through music, lecture, and discussion, explore their early influences, groundbreaking recordings, creative evolution, and lasting impact on popular music. Examine the artistic innovation, personal dynamics, and business pressures that ultimately led to the band's breakup while celebrating […]

Lincroft Main Campus MAP Discover the technologies that power self-driving cars and today's rapidly evolving robots. Learn how vision systems, radar, and other sensing technologies help machines navigate the world while exploring the engineering challenges behind autonomous vehicles and factory robotics. Video demonstrations of current humanoid robots are included. *Please Note: No engineering background is […]

Lincroft Main Campus MAP Discover how journaling can reduce stress, build mindfulness, increase self-awareness, and support emotional well-being. Explore a variety of journaling techniques, each offering unique benefits for personal growth and mental health. Through guided exercises and discussion, experience the therapeutic power of putting pen to paper while developing a meaningful practice you can […]

Lincroft Main Campus MAP Artificial Intelligence is no longer just a tech trend - it's becoming a tool you can use in daily life. Discover what AI is, how it works in simple terms, and why it matters. We'll explore easy ways to use AI on your phone or tablet - from answering questions and […]

ATEC, Room 101 Parking Lot 5 to the Advanced Technology Center MAP Follow the nation's earliest presidents from George Washington and John Adams through Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, John Quincy Adams, and Andrew Jackson. Explore the challenges that shaped the young republic, including the War of 1812, the Missouri Compromise, the "Corrupt Bargain," […]

ATEC, Room 101 Parking Lot 5 to the Advanced Technology Center MAP Bring your story ideas to life while learning the fundamentals of writing engaging children's books. Explore memorable characters, age-appropriate storytelling, and today's publishing opportunities. Whether you're writing for grandchildren, personal enjoyment, or publication, gain the knowledge and confidence to begin your journey as […]

Lincroft Main Campus MAP Discover the tragic stories of the Powhatan and New Era, two devastating shipwrecks off the New Jersey coast the claimed hundreds of lives in 1854. Explore how these disasters transformed maritime safety, leading to the construction of Absecon Lighthouse and laying the groundwork for the United States Life-Saving Service-the forerunner of […]

Lincroft Main Campus MAP Discover how art, literature, museums, and cultural organizations became unexpected battlegrounds during the Cold War. Explore the CIA's role in promoting modern art and literature, the use of cultural diplomacy to counter Soviet influence, and surprising ways artists, writers, and intellectuals became participants in one of history's most fascinating ideological conflicts. […]

Lincroft Main Campus MAP Discover how data centers power everything from cloud computing and streaming services to artificial intelligence. Learn how these massive facilities evolved, why they require enormous amounts of electricity and cooling, and the challenges they present for today's electrical grid. *Please Note: No engineering background is required. Register Now

Lincroft Main Campus MAP Journey through Sicily's extraordinary past, where Phoenician, Greek, Roman, Arab, and Norman civilizations left their mark on one remarkable island. Explore magnificent temples, ancient theaters, soaring cathedrals, and vibrant cities while discovering how Sicily's history, art, architecture, and breathtaking landscapes continue to captivate travelers from around the world. Register Now

Lincroft Main Campus MAP How well do you know yourself - and how accurately do others see you? Explore how family, culture, life experiences, and unconscious assumptions shape the way we perceive ourselves and the world around us. Drawing on psychology and a variety of therapeutic approaches, discover practical techniques for increasing self-awareness, fostering personal […]

Lincroft Main Campus MAP While New Orleans gave birth to jazz, Kansas City gave it its swing! Discover how migration, political corruption, and legendary all-night jam sessions made Kansas City an influential center of jazz-shaping the music of Count Basie, Lester Young, Mary Lou Williams, Charlie Parker, and others. Register Now

ATEC, Room 220 Parking Lot 5 to the Advanced Technology Center MAP Explore the poetry of Ireland's colder months and the landscapes that have inspired generations of Irish poets. Read and discuss works by W.B. Yeat, Patrick Kavanagh, and Eavan Boland with poet Brian McGackin. Register Now