HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 2009-09-23, Page 11University courses still available
Dominique 111111hurn
signal -star staff
The Lake Huron Learning Collab-
orative is back in class in Goderich,
this fall offering one full -credit and
one half -credit University of Western
Ontario (UWO) course.
Classes got back into session last
week, but LHLC chair John Small-
wood says there is still time to sign-
up.
For the remainder of the week or so,
prospective students can register with
Smallwood for both UWO courses.
The full -credit Introduction to Lit-
erature and Culture course, running
Mondays from September to April,
2010, Smallwood says takes students
on a journey through the genres, his-
torical periods, and critical approaches
to English. Taught by UWO professor
Mitch Rowat at the Goderich and Dis-
trict Collegiate Institute (GDCI), the
course studies major works of poetry,
prose and drama with attention to lit-
erary form and cultural contexts.
Community members also have the
opportunity to brush -up on their writ-
ing principles and technique in the
half -credit Introduction to Expository
Writing, which takes place Tuesdays
from September and December.
An introduction to the basic prin-
ciples and techniques of good writ-
ing, the course emphasizes practical
work and the development of writing
skills for a variety of subjects and dis-
ciplines.
"We're looking at adding another
half -credit course for the winter ses-
sion in Goderich," Smallwood said.
"We'd like to see something in wom-
en's studies, sociology or psychol-
ogy."
Along with offering area learners of
all ages the chance to attend university
level courses within their own com-
munity, the LHLC has also cultivated
a diverse buffet of special interest and
non-credit courses.
Everything from home entertain-
ment technology, nutrition and local
history is on the LHLC non-credit
course menu this fall, and classes
are become more and more popular
throughout the community.
Community Education Developer
Anna Dalton -Needles has introduced
seven special interest courses, along
with an enhanced aging series, which
Smallwood said have enjoyed a strong
attendance.
"We've enlisted the help of some
really good people who are han-
dling these presentations," he said.
"It's a really diverse and, I think,
fascinating series at a leisurely
pace."
He added that both credit and
non-credit course information is
available and updated frequently
online at their web site, www.lake-
huronlearning.ca.
For registration information, con-
tact the LHLC at 519-524-4154.
Town launches new web site
Dominique Ml111burn
signal -star staff
The Town of Goderich has shed its skin and
transformed its look on the World Wide Web.
Goderich officially launched its new web
site on Sept. 11 putting to rest a two-year ef-
fort for an updated e -presence.
The site, www.goderich.ca, is now the first
stop for both residents and visitors looking for
information on anything to do with the town.
"People like it," said tourism manager Bob
Marshall. "It's only been live for [a little more
than] a week, so we're working out a few
kinks, but nothing serious."
The site offers residents an all -in -one stop
for tax, bylaw, permit and services informa-
tion, as well as downloadable council minutes
and meeting agendas. For visitors, it boasts
the best of things to see and do in Canada's
Prettiest Town.
"It's been a long process," Marshall said.
"We've been talking about a new web site
for about two years, and it's now all come to-
gether."
Marshall added that community group list-
ings are currently being updated, and encour-
ages all sports, service and community orgini-
zations to submit up-to-date information. This
can be done online at the site's community
groups section.
The municipal web site and those of prin-
cipal stakeholders like the BIA and Heritage
Goderich have been updated by Waterloo -
based web site developer E -Solutions Group.
The project was budgeted between $21,000
and $29,000. •
Photo by Gerard Creces
Watch your step!
The Huron County Courthouse is getting an exterior facelift, thanks to Primo
General Contracting of Blenheim. Above, Jimmy Roebuck stacks boards while
Jeff Dube construct the form for what will be a new retaining wall. Primo was
hired to replace the cracked concrete outside the Huron County Courthouse.
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