Personal Enrichment, Action and Knowledge Series (PEAKS™)

Personal Enrichment, Action and Knowledge Series (PEAKS) is a collaborative program between UNG and the communities we serve, providing opportunities to adults 55+ for lifelong learning and connection.

PEAKS began at UNG’s Blue Ridge Campus and will expand to the Dahlonega Campus in Fall 2026. Presentations and workshops are held at the Blue Ridge Campus on Thursdays and at the Dahlonega Campus on Tuesdays beginning in Fall 2026. Find the schedule on our Facebook page.

Presentations and workshops will be held at the Blue Ridge Campus on Thursdays in spring and summer, the schedule can also be found on our Facebook page.

Have Questions?

For more information and registration call 706-946-5476 or email evergreenlearning@ung.edu.

Fall 2026 Schedule

Date & Time Topic & Registration Link Presenter

September 22

2 -3 p.m.

China: An Overview

Dr. Scott McDonald

September 24

2 - 3 p.m.

Chair Yoga

Thomas Gray

September 29

2 - 3 p.m.

American Foreign Policy

Dr. Jon Miner and Dr. Craig Greathouse

October 1

2 - 3 p.m.

Election Forum

Dr. Nathan Price, Dr. Carl Cavalli, Dr. Joe Gershtenson, and Dr. Eric Wilk

October 6

2 - 3 p.m.

 

Cyber Security

 Dr. Bryson Payne and the CyberHawks

October 8

2 - 3 p.m.

Egypt

Dr. Dave Rearick

October 13

2 - 3 p.m.

Election Forum

Dr. Nathan Price, Dr. Carl Cavalli, Dr. Joe Gershenson, and Dr. Eric Wilk

October 15

2 - 3 p.m.

Who are the Cherokee?

Vickie Bradley

October 19

2 - 3 p.m.

International Political Economy

Dr. Cristian Harris

October 22

2 - 3 p.m.

Signature Lecture

General James Terry