Apr 04 Thursday
The Human Rights Authority is the investigative branch of the Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, a state agency that is dedicated to advocating for the rights of citizens with disabilities in Illinois. The Human Rights Authority investigates alleged violations of the rights of persons with disabilities by providers of services. The agency is unique in its use of citizen volunteers to conduct these investigations and make corrective recommendations. As such, Regional Authorities are always seeking to fill vacancies as they occur as well as maintain a pool of potential volunteer members for times when the need arises.
If you feel that you, or someone you know, has had their rights violated by a disability service provider or if you would like to volunteer to participate in the Northwest regional board, located in Champaign, please visit the website at gac.il.gov or call the statewide intake at 1-866-274-8023.
CHILDREN NEEDED FOR AUTISM RESEARCH STUDY EXPLORING COORDINATION AND BALANCE AT NIU
Children between 3 and 12 years of age with and without a diagnosis of autism are eligible to participate. Children will engage in a variety of motor tasks, such as pulling a string, repeating a spoken sentence, or walking on a straight line. Entire study takes about one-hour. Children will receive a small toy.
Interested? Please complete an interest form by going to https://www.niu.edu/huskieslab/participate/index.shtml, emailing huskieslab@niu.edu, or calling The Human Speech Kinematics Experimental Studies (HUSKIES) Lab at 815-753-5211.
Questions? Please reach out to Allison Gladfelter, PhD, CCC-SLP, agladfelter@niu.edu, or Doug Wallace, PhD, at dwallace@niu.edu.
Our research lab is located in the NIU Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic DeKalb, IL 60115.
The NIU Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI), established in 2000, is a member-directed group of individuals primarily age 50+ who enjoy learning in informal, flexible, non-competitive groups and like connecting with peers who share their interests. No grades, no tests – just learning for the fun of it.
Thursdays, March 21, 28 and April 4, 119:30 to 11:30 a.m.
This class uses authentic period items to introduce you to some of the witnesses, conspirators, military personnel, and grievers who were key figures in the midst of and in close proximity to the Lincoln assassination. Except for a trip to Ford’s Theater, this is as close as you’ll get to the actual event.
Convener: LLI veteran Al Ottens, NIU professor emeritus of counselor education and supervision is a past president of The Manuscript Society and author of the award-winning biography, General John A. Rawlins: No Ordinary Man, published by Indiana University Press.
Thursdays, March 21, 28 and April 4, 111 to 3 p.m.
Return to the thrilling days of yesteryear. Hi-Yo, Silver! The class focuses on the Moore era of the masked man from 1949-57 in comics, television and movies. Early TV episodes, the full-length Lone Ranger movie from 1956, and a rare interview with daughter Dawn Moore will be shown.
Convener: Mike Korcek was inducted into the media wing of the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 1999, plus the NIU Athletics HOF in 2003. The 1970 NIU grad was the recipient of NIU’s Outstanding Service Award in 1989 and the Donald R. Grubb NIU Journalism Alumnus of the Year Award in 1998.
Join us for the opening reception of "Making Our History: Artists Render Lincoln's Legacies" in the Art Museum Galleries. There will be an informal talk with the University of Illinois Springfield exhibit project coordinators, Brytton Bjorngaard and Graham A. Peck at 5:45 p.m. More information on this exhibition can be found on our website. Refreshments will be provided.
Apr 05 Friday
Featuring music from one of America's most beloved jazz/theatre composers, audiences will become fans of Porter's timeless classics! Porter's witty, engrossing, and unique style has captivated listeners for decades! Matt and Cynthia Gruel enlighten listeners with biographical and musical background that will bring greater appreciation for Porter's genius. Highlights include "Too Darn Hot," "Let's Do It (Let's Fall in Love)," "You're the Top," "Begin the Beguine," "Anything Goes," "What is This Thing Called Love," "I Love Paris," "Friendship" and many more.
Apr 06 Saturday