Just received the following email from Erin Williams, the cities cultural commissioner, and thought it might be of interest.

Worcester State College is offering an Undergraduate credit course this semester that you will want to know about. AR 350 E1 "Learning to See Worcester as a Creative City", taught by Stephen Mita on Wednesdays, 6-9 p.m. September 7- December 14, is a dynamic course offering for all ages. The course is visually presented with drawings, slides, and aerial pictures of the city depicting its development, changes , decisions, and impacts. Professor Mita will host sessions with Development Authority officials from Boston, Providence, and Worcester who will talk about their cities. You can expect some remarkably good conversation and discussion at each session. For fee and registration information see www.worcester.edu/fall. You can register up to the start date or call Susan Gately at 508.929.8130 for more information.