Mar 28 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.
Thinking about what to do with the children over their spring break? Plan a spring break “playcation” to Discovery Center for a day filled with awesome activities and playful learning.
In addition to more than 300 hands-on exhibits, special spring break additions include weekday planetarium shows at multiple times, live science demonstrations, special projects in the Makerspace and art activities in the Art Studio.
Discovery Center will be open special hours the week of March 25 to accommodate families with children on spring break. The museum is normally closed on Mondays, but will be open Monday, March 25, in addition to its normal hours.Spring Break Hours:Monday, March 25 – Saturday, March 30: open every day from 9:30 am – 4:30 pm.Sunday, March 31 – Closed in observance of Easter
General admission to Discovery Center. $10 adults; $10 children ages 2-17; free to Discovery Center Members and children age 1 and younger. Spring break activities, excluding planetarium shows, are free. Planetarium shows are $1 Public and $0.50 for Members. Admission to the temporary exhibit, Discovery Town, is an extra $1 for the Public and free to Members.
March brings a new line up of artists on display at the Coliseum Museum of Art, Antiques & Americana in downtown Oregon, IL, with exhibits by Stephen Hart of Dixon and David Van Delinder of Cherry Valley.
Stephen Hart is the Feature Artist for March, with his display of digital photography of local and regional scenes with an emphasis on the Nachusa Grasslands. Starting out at the young age of 13 his hobby has been evolving since the film days to today’s modern cameras that offer so many features.
David Van Delinder, of Cherry Vallery, has his work on display in the Lowden Gallery from March 1 – April 30. David’s fine art is rooted in traditional technique and classical composition. His pen and ink drawings of abandoned barns and jazz musicians, impressionistic florals, landscapes, and classical oil portraits all display both virtuosity and inspiration.
The work of these two artists as well as the many other artists on display throughout the Coliseum Museum will be highlighted on Friday, March 15, with an Artist Reception from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, with music by Slainte who will present Celtic music for the evening’s entertainment.
The Next Picture Show community fine arts center in Dixon presents its Shades of Gray Art Exhibition thru March 30. It features works of art created in black, white & gray using mediums such as acrylic, charcoal, digital photography, enamel, wool & silk fiber, film photography, graphite pencil, and watercolor.
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.
Mar 29 Friday
This drop-in class for seniors is intended to develop strength, balance, and flexibility. All exercises can be done seated or standing (with nothing on the floor). Hand weights, resistance bands, and small balls are provided for use during the class. All participants are asked to sign a Liability Waiver and provide emergency contact information. This class meets at the same time each Monday and Wednesday, as well as Fridays. Come when you can!