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Discovery University

Discovery University offers university-level courses to people living on low incomes or experiencing homelessness, taught by instructors from Ottawa’s universities – Carleton University, University of Ottawa and Saint Paul University.

There are no course fees, and course materials are free. Ten-week classes are offered twice a year.

*APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR THE SPRING SEMESTER – PLEASE APPLY USING THE FORM BELOW*

Please submit your application below no later than Friday May 10, 2024 at 4 p.m.

*In order to attend Discovery University, applicants must be over 18 years of age.

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Book Club

Start Date: May 22, 2024
Class Times: Wednesdays: 9:30-11:00 A.M

Course description:

This term students will read 2 page turners by Authors Matt Haig and Jonathan Evison.

The Revised Fundamentals of Caregiving – Jonathan Evison

Jonathan Evison has crafted a novel of the heart, a novel of unlikely heroes traveling through a grand American landscape, and most of all, a story that offers a profound look into what it takes to truly care for another person. Bursting with energy and filled with moments of absolute beauty, this bighearted and inspired novel ponders life’s terrible surprises as well as its immeasurable rewards.

The Humans – Matt Haig

After an ‘incident’ one wet Friday night where Professor Andrew Martin is found walking naked through the streets of Cambridge, he is not feeling quite himself. Food sickens him. Clothes confound him. Even his loving wife and teenage son are repulsive to him. He feels lost amongst a crazy alien species and hates everyone on the planet. Everyone, that is, except Newton, and he’s a dog.

Who is he really? And what could make someone change their mind about the human race?

Film Appreciation

Start Date: May 22, 2024
Class Times: Wednesdays 1:30-3:30 P.M.

Course description:

Over 9 weeks participants in this cinematic experience will view, and critique, films across genres. Films viewed in this series will come from 9 categories: Action Heroes, Comedy, Documentary, Romance, Sports, Adventure, Crime, “Based on a Book”, and a Student Pick. Participants will also learn fun facts each movie, including the director, tidbits about the actors, and filming locations.  Snacks and refreshments will be included.