C.L.E.A.R.

There is often discussion among Redeemer students about “the Redeemer bubble”. This refers to the idea that there exists little contact between Redeemer students and the rest of the world. On a whole, however, this is not the case. There are numerous programs, events, speakers and activities that link Redeemer with the ‘real world’. One of the organizations which attempts to pierce through the barriers separating Redeemer from the surrounding city introduces itself through the acronym C.L.E.A.R., or Continuous Learning and Education At Redeemer.

C.L.E.A.R., which debuted in August of 2009, strives to open up education and higher learning offering courses on areas of creative interest for the general public as well as Redeemer students. As Carolyn Gray, a driving force behind C.L.E.A.R., puts it, “C.L.E.A.R. is meant to give a learning opportunity to people from the community who wouldn’t normally get it.” This group, which reports under Richard Wikkerink, offers a vast array of opportunities spanning from lectures by experts, to ten week sketching courses, and to melodious concerts. It even offers part-time degree courses at night for those who wish to bump up there minor to a major or who are just interested in the subject and want to learn more. Recently there was a riveting panel on the popular book, The Shack, with 120 people in attendance, half of whom were not Redeemer students; a massive conference dealing with the many faculties and nuances of worship; as well as an insightful lecture on wisdom by Dr. Robert Sternberg. This is only the first month!

Some other events in the near future that are also cause for much excitement are a trip to the ROM to examine the Dead Sea Scrolls accompanied by Dr. Wolters’ lecture on the Copper Scroll a few days later, a jazz ensemble group, a production of Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”, art workshops, and many other exciting events. The costs, which go to Redeemer University, are usually minimal and well worth the expense. A list of the many events is on Redeemer’s website at www.redeemer.ca/clear. If you are bored one night with nothing to do, if you are looking to learn more about a subject from an expert in the field, if you wish to relax, sink into a chair, and listen to a concert, consider coming to one of the events C.L.E.A.R. has prepared for you. You will not be disappointed.

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