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5 classes we’d love to take at William Peace University

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A student working on the virtual tour of WPU’s campus. | Photo provided by William Peace University

Located in the heart of downtown Raleigh, William Peace University offers courses focused on providing an immersive learning experience with skill-developing core curriculum + small class sizes. This focus opens the door to a variety of creative courses that give both first-time college students and working adults real-world, career-ready skills.

Here are five interesting courses we’d take if we attended WPU:

Advanced Graphic Design (COM 417)

WPU’s Interactive Design program allows students to take a creative, technological, and experiential approach when solving complex design problems. The advanced graphic design course is the starting point for a career in this field.

This past spring, students in COM 417 created a virtual reality tour of the campus for an Oculus headset. In the tour, users will feel as if they’re in the WPU Welcome Center. They can pick up things, watch videos, and read more about attending. 💻

Introduction to Criminal Justice (CRJ 201)

Three girls are working in a classroom and one is standing and writing on a dry erase board. — *Playing the Hunt-A-Killer board game allows students to simulate detective work needed to catch a murderer.* | *Photo provided by William Peace University*

Perhaps you see yourself as an FBI agent, serving your community as a police officer, or maybe becoming a lawyer. If so, William Peace University’s criminal justice program can help you get there.

Available to both undergraduates and working adults, the program uses immersive learning, like the Hunt-a-Killer game in CRJ 201, to help students explore all aspects of the discipline — including the criminal justice system, forensic science, social work, juvenile justice, social sciences + more. 🔍

Business Policy (BSA 499)

While categorized as a Business Core Course, Business Policy is a class students in the School of Professional Studies (WPU’s accelerated hybrid program) also often take. The class uses a collaborative web-based simulation game, The Business Strategy Game (BSG), to learn balancing the opportunities and risks in a global business environment.

During a recent BSG, students were divided into teams and assigned to run an athletic footwear company in head-to-head competition against companies run by other students. Companies competed in a global market arena, selling branded and private-label athletic footwear in four geographic regions — Europe-Africa, North America, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. 👟

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Tuesday

Candle Making Workshop | Tues., Sept. 27 | 6-8 p.m. | The Willard, 9 Glenwood Ave. | $55 | During this workshop led by Usu Company Candles, you’ll get to sample, select, and blend a one-of-a-kind scent. 🕯️
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Wednesday

Wellness Wednesdays | Wed., Sept. 28 | 6-7 p.m. | Coastal Credit Union Midtown Park, North Hills | $5 | YoBa Studio will lead a class for all fitness levels.
School of Professional Studies Virtual Information Session | Wed., Sept. 28 | 6-7 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Prospective students can attend this info session to learn about the different degree programs offered at William Peace University.*

Thursday

Jazz in the Square | Thurs., Sept. 29 | 6 p.m. | Moore Square, 201 S. Blount St. | Free | The Second Line Stompers will perform smooth jazz sounds. 🎺
Trivia Night | Thurs., Sept. 29 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Vault Craft Beer, 518 W. South St. | Free | Hammered Trivia is hosting this friendly competition + Friendly Tacos is serving yummy eats.

Friday

IBMA Bluegrass Live! | Fri., Sept. 30-Sat., Oct. 1 | Times vary | Red Hat Amphiteater + Fayetteville Street | $25+ | This bluegrass music festival features award-winning musicians, emerging acts, and collaborations. 🪕
COIN | Fri., Sept. 30 | 7 p.m. | The Ritz, 2820 Industrial Dr. | $65+ | See this pop-rock band perform on the Uncanny Valley Tour.

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Moonlight in the Garden at JC Raulston Arboretum

Moonlight in the Garden returns this November. | Photo courtesy of JC Raulston Arboretum

For two weekends in November, the internationally acclaimed gardens of JC Raulston Arboretum will be artfully illuminated by a lighting exhibition during Moonlight in the Garden. The event, put on in collaboration with Southern Lights of Raleigh and NC Agricultural Foundation, raises money for the arboretum to help keep it open + admission free.

Guests will be able to stroll around the arboretum after hours while enjoying the light show, live music, and seasonal treats like roasted marshmallows + hot apple cider. Food will be available from various vendors, so come hungry. View the full entertainment + food truck lineup.

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	Today’s issue was written by Anne. Editor’s pick: Last week, Chef Saif Rahman + his team wowed me with Greek cuisine during the latest Taste Tour of the Mediterranean dinner. The charred octopus with lemony potatoes were the highlight of the five course meal, for me. Mark your calendar for the final two stops on Vidrio’s culinary tour: France + Italy. Missed Friday’s newsletter? Give back to our community with these 30+ volunteer opportunities.
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