University of St. Thomas

About the Center

The Center for Senior Citizens’ Education was established at the University of St. Thomas in 1973 and has been in continuous operation since that date.

The Center offers a number of programs for senior citizens as a way to enrich their lives and help them continue as active, participating members of the community.  It provides a setting in which older adults are encouraged to share their experience and expertise with younger students. Gift certificates may be purchased and given to friends or family members as a way of encouraging their participation in Center programs.

The University of St. Thomas has a commitment to serve the social as well as the academic needs of the community, and the Center for Senior Citizens’ Education is pleased to be able to offer these programs as part of the mission of the University. 

As an outreach program of the University of St. Thomas, the Center’s mission reflects the mission of the University:

• Commitment to learning as a lifetime activity. . .we strive to impart this value to all in the larger community.
• Belief that learning is enhanced when it takes place within a diverse, supportive community, when all involved acknowledge they have both something to learn and something to teach.
• Such learning touches the whole person – spirit and faith as well as intellect and skills.
• Belief that the University’s educational and social traditions provide a rich context for the learning community because they embrace a respect for each person.