September is alive with engaging programs through Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Office of Educational Outreach.
There is still time to sign up for two Leisure Learning Activities:
• “Wedding Photography 201,” led by Mike Nichols, master photographer and craftsman, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 5-26 in SIUE’s Peck Hall, room 0307. The class is $214.
For more information or to register for Leisure Learning Activities, contact Educational Outreach, (618) 650-3210, or visit https://aceweb.siue.edu/Wconnect/ace.
Also through Educational Outreach, Lifelong Learning Programs have returned with four remaining topics for the month:
• “The Quest for Human Security: The Case of the Occupied Palestinian State” will take place from 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5. SIUE Associate Professor and Chair of Political Science Denise DeGarmo will discuss the model of human security set forth by the United Nations Development Programme in 1994 and offer an assessment of the status of human security in the occupied Palestinian state. The event is free and will take place at the Main Street Community Center, 1003 N. Main Street, in Edwardsville.
• “Confessions of a Broadcast Journalist” will be held from 3:15-4:15 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10 at Meridian Village, 27 Auerbach Place in Glen Carbon. The event speaker will be Stephen Jankowski, director of SIUE’s Alumni Affairs and executive director of the Alumni Association. Jankowski spent more than 35 years as a broadcast journalist.
• “Healing Oils of Ancient Scripture” will be presented by Don Clair, “Young Living” business owner and health and wellness coach, from 10:30-11:45 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 200 University Park, room 1127. The program will focus on the use of essential oils and herbs in scriptures, and how these ancient remedies work on a scientific level. The cost to attend is $2 for SIUE Lifelong Learning members and $5 for general admission.
• “The Food & Culture of Travel: A Taste of the World,” presented by Cathy Passananti, assistant director of the Morris University Center, will take attendees on a discovery of the tastes of Italy, Ireland and places in between. Passananti offers to teach travelers how to skip tourist traps and become authentic travelers. The event will take place at 200 University Park, room 1127 from 1:15-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11. The cost to attend is $2 for Lifelong Learning members and $5 for others.
Half year memberships to the Lifelong Learning program are available for $15 per person. Membership benefits include reduced program fees, opportunities to meet SIUE faculty and staff, a special joining gift and more. For details or to become a member, contact Cheryl Brunsmann, assistant director of Educational Outreach, (618) 650-3209.