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January 24, 2017
Notable OLLI Dates

February March
Feb. 2, 2pm: Study Group Committee Meeting at Peoria NEXT Innovation Center
Mar. 15, 12pm: Spring 2017 Kickoff Luncheon in Michel Student Center Ballrooms
Feb. 3, 9am: Registration  for Road Scholar trip to Berkshires opens (call/walk-in only)

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Don't Miss This Intriguing Spring Class

Do you have a nagging sports injury?  Do you have children or grandchildren who play sports and are concerned about injuries?

Steve Tippet, PT, PhD, Professor and Chair of the Department of Physical Therapy and Health Science at Bradley University with 34 years of practice as a Sports Clinical Specialist Consultant to the Bradley Sports Medicine staff, has volunteered to teach a course on " The Fan's Guide to Sports Injuries" (class #13).

This class, scheduled during the  10:30 a.m. period, will focus on common sports injuries sustained across the lifespan.  Pertinent anatomy, mechanism of injury, and treatment (surgical and non-surgical) will be discussed in easy to understand terms.

Be sure to register today to enjoy Dr. Tippet's intriguing class - please call the Continuing Education office at 677-3900 to sign up.
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Spring Registration Update

Thank you to everyone who attended the open house or registered by phone, mail, and walk-in last week!

We will continue to accept registrations via walk-in (Continuing Education building, corner of Main and University, Peoria), phone  (309-677-3900), and mail (Continuing Education, 1501 W. Bradley Avenue, Peoria, IL 61625).  

Our online registration system is currently unavailable.  We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work with our software vendor to solve this problem.  When online registration is again available, we will make an announcement in this weekly newsletter and on our website, www.bradley.edu/olli.

As always, we thank you for your support of OLLI and the Continuing Education staff!

Mentors
Seeking Legacy Speech Volunteers

Laura Bruns, a lecturer in the Department of Communication at Bradley, is seeking OLLI volunteers to serve as subjects for her students' "Legacy Speeches" next semester. 

You will be paired with a student who will interview you and write a speech in your honor for their class assignment. This volunteer opportunity would only require that you let the student interview you in person or by phone during the month of February 2017. You will be invited to watch the classroom speech and will be given a copy of the speech to keep! 

If you are interested, please sign up by clicking here.

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Hilltop Happenings
 
ACT and SAT Review Classes

Do you know a high school student who is preparing to take the SAT or ACT tests?

Make sure you tell them about the SAT - ACT review classes that  will be offered at Bradley on five consecutive Tuesdays  February 7 - March 7.

Designed for high school students taking the test for the first time, or for those hoping to improve a previous score, the review will help students sharpen their test-taking strategies and review comprehensive content in English, math, reading, and writing.

The cost is $95 per student for the SAT or ACT review, or $99 for the combined review.  For more information and to register, go to  bradley.edu/SAT or call Debbie in Continuing Education at  (309) 677-2820.

Documenting Latino Life in the Midwest

Documenting Latino Life in the Midwest
Presented by Dr. Elena Foulis
Monday, February 27
5:00 p.m.
Michel Student Center Marty Theatre, Bradley University
Cost: FREE!

Dr. Elena Foulis will discuss how to use elements of oral history methodology to collect  historias  about Latinos/as in the U.S., how to reach out to traditionally underrepresented groups to collect and archive oral histories, and use digital storytelling and interactive cultural components to engage readers and provide context. 

The presentation is sponsored by the World Languages and Cultures Department and the Intellectual and Cultural Activities Committee. The event is free and open to the public.

Beyond 
Beyond the Hilltop
 
Travel to Bosnia with the University of Arizona

The University of Arizona Center for Middle Eastern Studies, a U.S. Department of Education-designated National Resource Center, is offering a 10-day program to Bosnia-Herzegovina for lifelong learners.  Participants will not only enjoy a high-quality travel and learning experience, but will also help the Center for Middle Eastern Studies provide more public programs.

Bosnia-Herzegovina: Crossroads of History and Culture
March 17 - 28, 2017
Cost: $3,000 per person single occupancy; $2,800 per person double occupancy

Click here to view an informational flyer, or visit their website at  https://cmes.arizona.edu/outreach/community/bosnia2017 .
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