FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

LMU EXTENSION OFFERS CLASSES, WORKSHOPS AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS

March 30, 2004 – LMU Extension announces the following classes, workshops and special programs   starting in April and offered at the  Loyola Marymount University Westchester Campus: 

April 1:  Learn German language and culture
Open to those with previous German language experience German IV begins Thursday, April 1, 7:15 p.m., at Loyola Marymount University.  Under the tutelage of native  German speaker, Michaela Mauder, MA, students will expand their knowledge of grammar, practice speaking German and explore Germany culture.  For additional information, call 310-338-1971 or visit textension.lmu.edu to enroll online. Tuition is only $155 for the six-week course.

April 2:  Holy Week weekend retreat in Malibu sponsored by Loyola Marymount University
The Center for Religion and Spirituality at LMU is sponsoring  a weekend retreat in Malibu at the Serra Retreat House, Friday, April 2 through Sunday, April 4. The focus of this retreat will be on the Gospel of John and includes biblical meditations, prayer and music. Overnight accommodations are available. Cost is $240 for double accommodations and $300 for single accommodations (depending on space availability). Cost for commuters is $180. Six meals are included.  For more information, contact 310-338-2799 or visit http://extension.lmu.edu/religion.

April 13, 7:15 p.m.:  Buddhism course begins at LMU
Buddhism and the Yoga Sutras will be held Tuesdays, April 13 – May 4, from 7:15 to 9:45 p.m. at Loyola Marymount University in University Hall. This class will investigate the Buddhist elements of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. It is open to all and cost is $150. To register, or for additional information, contact 310-338-2799 or visit http://extension.lmu.edu/yoga.

April 14: 7:15 p.m.:  World Religions series 'What is Islam?' class begins
Dr. Mehnaz Afridi, Visiting Professor at Loyola Marymount University Dept. of Theological Studies, will teach this course Wednesdays, April 14 – May 5 in St. Roberts 361. The class will introduce students to Islamic history, beliefs and practices from its beginnings through the present. For more information, or to register, contact 310-338-2799 or visit http://extension.lmu.edu/religion.

April 16, 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.:  Health Education in the Schools
Taught by Stephen Brown, Ph.D.,  in University Hall  Room 1230, Fridays, April 16 – May 7, this course explores the nature and scope of health education, nutritionally balanced diets, tobacco, alcohol, narcotics, designer drugs and HIV/AIDS. This course meets California State requirements for the Preliminary 2042 Multiple and Single subject credentials and the Professional CLAD/BCLAD credentials.  Tuition is $300

April 21, 7:15 – 9:45 p.m.:  Bhagavad Gita Class Starts at Loyola Marymount University
Taught by Dr. Christopher Chapple, this class investigates the primary features of Yoga practice. The class meets Wednesdays, April 21 – May 12 in St. Robert’s 367 on the LMU campus. To register or for more information, contact 310-338-2799 or go to http://extension.lmu.edu/yoga.

April 24, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.:  Healing Relationships Through the Twelve Steps
This one-day workshop will be held Saturday, April 24 at Loyola Marymount University in St. Roberts 361.  Presented by Herb Kaighan, the workshop will focus on how to do a thorough personal inventory, what to do with it, and how to mend relationships/repair harm done to people in our lives (Steps Four through Nine). The workshop is open to all; tuition is $50. To register, or for additional information, call 310-338-2799, e-mail CRS@lmu.edu, or visit http://extension.lmu.edu/religion.

April 26 - 28: Cultural Orientation Program for International Ministers (COPIM)
COPIM is a series of three, 3-day workshops designed to support the ministry of priests and religious sisters and brothers whose native culture is not that of the United States. Cost for the workshop is $375. For additional details, contact 310-338-2799, or go to http://extension.lmu.edu/religion.

About Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles
Founded in 1911, Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles is the eighth largest of the nation’s 28 Jesuit colleges and universities and the largest Catholic university in Southern California. By offering a wide variety of credit and non-credit programs, LMU EXTENSION provides educational opportunities to many different audiences, both on and off the LMU campus, and online. For more information, visit the LMU Extension website at http://extension.lmu.edu.

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