Explore the science behind the sounds and music that shape our lives. Participants will investigate vibrations, pitch, sound waves, and acoustics while discussing how music connects to memory, emotion, and technology. Interactive demonstrations and simple instrument-building activities bring the science of sound to life. Activity Level: Easy Going

The Registration DEADLINE is 10/1/2026. (No Exceptions)

This is a repeat of the 10/14/26 class.

Explore the science behind the sounds and music that shape our lives. Participants will investigate vibrations, pitch, sound waves, and acoustics while discussing how music connects to memory, emotion, and technology. Interactive demonstrations and simple instrument-building activities bring the science of sound to life. Activity Level: Easy Going The Registration DEADLINE is 10/7/2026. (No Exceptions)

Co-facilitator:  Carolyn Hopkins

The Schingoethe Center at Aurora University will feature a Guided tour of the exhibition “Here, There: New Perspectives from the Illinois State Museum Collection” for Fall 2026. The exhibit focuses on modern and contemporary artworks exploring themes of nostalgia, home, belonging, and American sites of history. Easy Going

Registration DEADLINE October 22

Co-facilitator:  Carolyn Hopkins

This tour of the art installations on the campus of the Aurora University with a guided walk covers the history and significance of the paintings, sculptures, and installations that sprinkle the campus. There are a few places to sit and rest.

This is a repeat of the campus art tour held last Spring. 

Co-facilitator:  Carolyn Hopkins

We will continue our tour of the Art installations on the campus of Aurora University with a guided Walking Tour that covers the history and significance of the paintings, sculptures and installations that sprinkle the campus.  This tour will feature art not seen in Part 1 of last spring.

 You do not need to have taken Part 1 to enroll.

From electricity and motion to renewable resources, energy powers nearly everything we do. Participants will examine how energy is created, transferred, and used in everyday life through discussion, demonstrations, and simple engineering challenges. The session also explores how energy technology has evolved over time and what the future may hold. Activity Level: Easy Going

The Registration DEADLINE is 10/28/2026. (No Exceptions)

Chemsitry is happening all around us- especially during the holiday season. Participants will explore exciting chemical reactions, mixtures, and changes in matter through engaging discussions and hands-on experiments. From fizzy reactions to winter-themed chemistry activities, this session highlights the science behind everyday transformation. Easy Going 

The Registration DEADLINE is 11/25/2026. (No Exceptions)