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More Classroom Location Changes
Posted: 4:17 PM 8/19/2025
The classroom locations of the seven courses listed below have been changed. If you are registered for one of these courses, please note the change.
- Information Literacy, Fake News; moved to B&E Room 122,
- Gardening in Fall and Winter; moved to B&E Room 124,
- Introduction to AI; moved to Penland 106,
- Gullah Geechee; moved to Penland 106,
- Hadrian's Wall, moved to Penland 106,
- The Erie Canal, moved to Penland 106, and
- The US/China Trade War; moved to Penland 106
Printed Catalogs 'Sold Out'
Posted: 2:56 PM 8/18/2025
We have good news and bad news. The good news is that the response to our fall semester enrollment has been fantastic. The bad news is that we have distributed all of the catalogs printed for this semester. If you have asked to be added to our catalog mailing list but have not received one, we regret to say we cannot send you one for the current fall semester. We will make sure you get one for the spring 2026 semester when it is mailed in December.
In the meanwhile, you can use the resources on the CLL website. Go to the topical index of courses and click on a course name to see all its detail. You can also download an electronic copy of the catalog.
Classes Start Tomorrow
Posted: 10:00 AM 8/17/2025
The first class up will be Exploring Windows at 1:30 PM. If you are registered for this course—or any other Technology course—remember to go to Room 238F of the Business & Education Building, not to the Tech Center where Technology classes were previously taught. You may enter the B&E Building from Parking Lot C or from the Quad. Take the stairs or elevator to the second floor. Click the following link for a map showing the location of Room 238F.
2023 Kauffman Award Presented to
Wayne Rickman
The annual Kauffman Award for outstanding service to the Center for Lifelong Learning was presented to Wayne Rickman at the annual Earl F. Kauffman Remembrance Day Luncheon, April 26, 2023.
After graduating from the Naval Academy, Wayne began his career as a
submariner and rose in the ranks to become commander of submarine operations
in Bremerton, Washington.
He moved from there to commander of operations at multiple ports along the
east coast of the United States, attaining the rank of rear admiral.
After he and his wife Sharon moved to Aiken in the early 1990s, Wayne became associated with SeniorNet at USCA, teaching adults to use computers and leading that organization. Wayne played a key role when the local organization left SeniorNet and created the independent McGrath Computer Learning Center.
When the decision was made to combine McGrath and the Academy for Lifelong Learning to form the Center for Lifelong Learning, Wayne became the Center’s first president. The success of the Center’s formative first year is due in no small part to Wayne’s efforts.
His easygoing manner coupled with his ability to understand and remain focused on the ultimate goal made him invaluable during the merger transition process.
He continues to play a leadership role as the Past President and Board member of the Center for Lifelong Learning.
In recognition of his long term service with McGrath and now the Center, and especially for his leadership, dedication, and willingness to tackle difficult issues throughout the creation and start up of our new Center for Lifelong Learning, the Board is proud to present the 2023 Kauffman Award for Exceptional Service to Wayne Rickman.
Note: This article is an edited compilation of The Spiral by Doug Wilson and Award Remarks by Raleigh Daniel.