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Special Programs and Continuing Education


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Special Programs and Continuing Education

Special Programs for Learning, Music, and Life Planning

Explore University of Dayton programs designed for adults who want to keep learning, stay connected, prepare for the future, and participate in meaningful community experiences.

Financial Strategies New Horizons Music Celebration Chorus Flourishing in Retirement Lecture Series

Find the program that fits your interests.

Special Programs bring together practical learning, creative expression, and community connection. Whether you are planning for retirement, returning to music, joining a chorus, attending a lecture series, or exploring purpose in retirement, these programs offer welcoming ways to learn and participate.

Explore our Special Programs

Each program has its own page with registration details, schedules, and additional information.

Retirement planning

Financial Strategies for Retirement

A practical course for adults who want to better understand retirement planning, manage financial decisions, and prepare for the future with greater confidence.

  • Retirement income planning
  • Investments and risk management
  • Estate planning and tax questions
  • Personal retirement planning consultation
View Financial Strategies
Music education

New Horizons Music

A welcoming adult music program for participants who want to learn, return to an instrument, improve fundamentals, rehearse with others, and enjoy group performance.

  • Adult group music instruction
  • Band and ensemble opportunities
  • Professional music educators
  • Rehearsal, performance, and community
View New Horizons Music
Choral community

Dayton Celebration Chorus

A joyful chorus for adults who enjoy singing, building friendships, growing in confidence, and sharing music through community performances.

  • Welcoming adult chorus
  • Varied choral styles
  • Friendship and community connection
  • Performances throughout the year
View Celebration Chorus
Lecture series

Summer Lecture Series

How Is Artificial Intelligence Transforming America? is a six-session summer lecture series featuring experts who will explore how AI is reshaping major areas of American life.

  • Examine AI’s growing influence on medicine, energy, economics, and global affairs.
  • Consider the relationship between artificial intelligence and American history and ideals.
  • Explore the ethical questions surrounding AI, human judgment, and morality.
  • Gain accessible, expert perspectives on both the opportunities and challenges AI presents.
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Special series

Flourishing in Retirement

Flourishing and Purpose in Retirement is a two-course, faith-based experience that helps participants approach retirement as a meaningful season of growth, reflection, service, and renewed purpose.

  • Explore flourishing through gratitude, belonging, health, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
  • Identify personal gifts, talents, experiences, and opportunities for continued service.
  • Reflect on purpose, calling, legacy, stewardship, and new narratives of aging.
  • Develop practical next steps for living with greater intention and joy in retirement.
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Why participate in a Special Program?

Special Programs are designed to help adults keep growing through purposeful learning, creativity, preparation, and connection. These programs offer structured opportunities while keeping the experience accessible, welcoming, and community-centered.

  • Learn something useful, creative, or personally meaningful
  • Meet others with shared interests
  • Stay engaged through music, planning, discussion, lectures, and performance
  • Connect with University of Dayton programs built for adult learners and participants

Not sure where to begin?

Start with the program that best matches your current goal: retirement planning, instrumental music, choral singing, expert lectures, or exploring purpose and flourishing in retirement.

Tip: Visit the individual program pages for current registration options, schedules, membership details, performance information, and program-specific contacts.

Questions about Special Programs?

Contact Special Programs and Continuing Education for help finding the right program, registration support, or general questions.

Email: spce@udayton.edu
Phone: 937-229-2347
 

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