November 2009

Help us celebrate National Nontraditional Student Week

You won't want to miss the many activities we have planned for National Nontraditional Student Week, Nov. 2-6! Events begin with the OASIS Sunrise Breakfast on Nov. 2, and end with our Open House and Awards program on Nov. 5.

For details on these activities and everything in between, please see our 2009 National Nontraditional Student Week page.

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First Alumni BBQ held in Urbana

Bachelor of Arts in General Studies degree alumni from the Champaign, Urbana and Danville areas gathered at Crystal Lake Park in Urbana on Oct. 4 for the School of Continuing Education's first-ever Alumni BBQ, which was catered by Hickory River Smokehouse.

Approximately 40 people attended to reconnect with former BGS classmates and celebrate the accomplishments of our alumni community. We look forward to hosting similar events in the future.

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Aging with Grace mini-conference a success

About 200 people attended the Aging with Grace mini-conference, which featured workshops on aging gracefully through nutrition, lifelong learning and spirituality. Dr. David Snowdon, famous for his longitudinal "nun study" on Alzheimer’s, was the keynote speaker. A book signing and reception followed.

The Oct. 23 event was co-sponsored by the EIU School of Family and Consumer Sciences' Master of Arts in Gerontology Program and the School of Continuing Education's Academy of Lifetime Learning. Additional support was provided by each of EIU's academic colleges, as well as the Graduate School and Booth Library. Gowin Parc, a local care center for residents with Alzheimer's, and Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center also provided support

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Off-Campus Cohort Appreciation Day held

The School of Continuing Education hosted an Off-Campus Cohort Appreciation Day on campus on Oct. 1 to thank all of the off-campus offices and Regional Offices of Education that we work with throughout the state. In addition to meetings, the day included a tour of the Doudna Fine Arts Center and a luncheon greeting from EIU President Bill Perry.

PHOTO 1: From left: Dan Allen, director, Wabash and Ohio Valley Special Education District; Margie Thennes, EIU Department of Special Education; Dr. Kathlene Shank, EIU Department of Special Education; and Dr. Carrie Dale, EIU Department of Early Childhood, Elementary, and Middle Level Education.

PHOTO 2:  From left: Mike Metzen, regional superintendent of schools, Vermilion County Regional Office of Education; Dr. John Dively, EIU Department of Educational Leadership; Dr. Rick Roberts, EIU Department of Counseling and Student Development; and Christine Harms, director, Sangamon Area Special Education District.

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Upcoming ALL workshops

Our upcoming Academy of Lifetime Learning workshops, which are open to ages 50 and older, include "Using a Global Positioning System for Fun" (Nov. 16) and "Identifying Pattern Glass" (Dec. 3).

For information on these and other ALL workshops, please visit the Academy of Lifetime Learning page.

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