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Archaeology and Artifacts • XARC 0110


In this course the students will be introduced to some basic types of stone artifacts. The course will introduce British Columbia Heritage legislation, and stress the importance of the protection of archaeological sites and materials. This course will include an examination of types of manufacture, descriptions of materials used, descriptions of tools and implements and the application of these skills. The instructor has more than 25+ years of archaeological experience in British Columbia and teaches anthropology and archaeology here at Thompson Rivers University in Williams Lake.

Contact Continuing Studies at 250-392-8010 or email wlcontinuingstudies@tru.ca to have your name placed on a distribution list for upcoming information.


Demystifying Travel • XTOU 0600


This course is intended to teach you the fundamental features of travel encompassing domestic and global travel. It is a brief overview of principles that govern travel by the air, land and water. This course is not intended to teach one how to book travel, but rather to educate the individual about the components of travel.

Contact Continuing Studies at 250-392-8010 or email wlcontinuingstudies@tru.ca to have your name placed on a distribution list for upcoming information.


Preserving Archaeological Heritage • XARC 0100


In this course the students will be introduced to some basic types of stone artifacts. The course will introduce British Columbia Heritage legislation, and stress the importance of the protection of archaeological sites and materials. This course will include an examination of types of manufacture, descriptions of materials used, descriptions of tools and implements and the application of these skills. The instructor has more than 25+ years of archaeological experience in British Columbia and teaches anthropology and archaeology here at Thompson Rivers University in Williams Lake.

Contact Continuing Studies at 250-392-8010 or email wlcontinuingstudies@tru.ca to have your name placed on a distribution list for upcoming information.




Retirement Planning Concepts • XSLF 0010 • NEW

Retirement can be scary for many Canadians getting close to retirement age. This course will introduce you to retirement concepts and help you prepare for "Everyday being a Saturday". Course material will focus on the 10-year period leading up to retirement, including an introduction to government programs, budgeting, structuring, investment income, and planning your income needs. Other discussions include: insurance options, health and recreating concerns, and estate planning for your heirs.

Fee: $129
Dates: (choose only one)
Jan 26, 2012
Thursday, 6 - 8:30 pm
Location: Room 1319
Mar 29, 2012
Thursday, 6 - 8:30pm
Location: Room 1319


 

Retirement Planning - Building on the Concepts • XSLF 0011 • NEW

This course will take a more in-depth look at retirement planning concepts adding to the material rpesented in Introduction to Retirement Planning. Topics include: developing a retirement income plan,
how to switch from saving to spending,
U.S. rules affecting snowbirds,
guaranteed income for life programs,
estate planning.
It can be difficult to know "how much is enough" for retirement; the material presented in this course will give you the tools to plan for retirement on your terms.

Fee: $225
Dates: (chooose only one)
Feb 4, 2012
Saturday, 9 am - 1 pm
Location: Room 1319
Apr 14, 2012
Saturday, 9 am - 1 pm
Location: Room 1307



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