Colorado State's Adult-Learning Celebration Provides Support And Information Jan. 31 Through Feb. 8
Wednesday, January 22, 1997
FORT COLLINS--Colorado State University will celebrate
lifelong learning with the Generations Program, "Generations -
Extraordinary Lives in Ordinary Days," Jan. 31 through Feb. 8.
The program features events, discussions and talks geared
toward assisting non-traditional students and their families.
Non-traditional students are learners who do not fit the typical
post-high school student profile with regard to age, educational
background, marital status or parental status. At Colorado State,
26.3 percent of currently enrolled undergraduates are 23 years of
age or older.
Generations Week events range from family health fairs to
workshops on diverse topics such as how to build children's self-
esteem and steps to simplify finances.
"The Generations Program, now in its eighth year on campus,
assists in creating awareness of non-traditional students while
also celebrating the tremendous juggling act they perform," said
Jeanine Cowan, program coordinator. "The week's programs explore
the richness and complexity of adult learners and encourage
participants to continue the process of lifelong learning."
Highlighting the week is a talk by Dr. Marianne Neifert
7-8:30 p.m. Feb. 4 in the Cherokee Park Room of the Lory Student
Center. Neifert, known as "Dr. Mom," will give a motivational
speech on students' struggle to balance competing priorities with
a satisfying personal life. Dr. Neifert is the author of two
popular child-rearing books, "Dr. Mom" and "Dr. Mom's Parenting
Guide." A book signing will follow the presentation. Supervised
activities will be available for children during the keynote
presentation in the Lory Student Center's Virginia Dale Room.
The week also features family health fairs that run
10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 1 at the University Village Center, 1600
W. Plum St.; and 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 8 at Aggie Village
Center, 500 W. Prospect St. Health care professionals from Poudre
Valley Hospital, American Red Cross, University Health Services
and health-related companies will be available to provide
information and answer questions. Topics include prenatal care,
early childhood nutrition, breast diagnostics and child safety.
Plenty of give-away items also will be on hand, including
toothbrushes, toothpaste, vitamins and more.
A schedule of events planned for Generations follows. All
programs are open to the public and free unless otherwise noted.
For more information on individual events, call (970) 491-4755.
Jan. 31
* Generations Kick-Off and Open House for Off-Campus Student
Services/Resources for Adult Learners, 4-6 p.m., lower level of
LSC.
* Non-Traditional Student Club Second-Week Survivors
Gathering, 5:30-8 p.m., Ramskeller, LSC.
Feb. 1
* "Kartoons for Kids," 8-10 a.m., Durrell Center, North
Drive.
* "Apartment Life Gallery: Welcome to the Global Village,"
Art Lounge, LSC. Hours are Monday-Thursday, 6:30 a.m.-11 p.m.;
Friday, 6:30 a.m.-midnight; Saturday, 8 a.m.-midnight; and
Sunday, 8 a.m.-11 p.m. The display highlights the extraordinary
experiences of students and families while attending college. The
exhibit runs through Feb. 15.
* Family Health Fair, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., University Village
Center, 1600 W. Plum St.
* SNAP: Saturday Night Alternative Program, 6:30-10:30 p.m.,
Student Recreation Center. Events include organized and informal
recreation. Free to fee-paying students; $1 for others. Children
must be accompanied by an adult.
* IREPO Afrikan Dancers and Drummers, 7-7:45 p.m., Aerobics
Room, Moby Arena.
Feb. 2
* Sunday Fun Day, 2-5 p.m., Game Room and Ramskeller, Lower
Level, LSC. Free billiards and bowling from 2-4 p.m. Student
identification or activity card required. Visit the Ramskeller
from 3-5 p.m. for music, food and drinks.
* "Religious Places Around the World," 6-8 p.m., Aggie
Village Center, 500 W. Prospect, Southcentral Courtyard, Building
24.
Feb. 3
* Opening Ceremony for Black History Month, Noon, Sunken
Lounge, LSC.
* "How to Do a Scholarship Search and General Financial Aid
Information,"
4-5:30 p.m., Room 202, LSC. Presenters will cover the application
process, types of scholarships available and a state scholarship
search program.
* "Building a Portfolio: A Vital Tool for Non-Traditional
Students," 7-8 p.m., Room 202, LSC. Presenter: Mona Schatz,
associate professor for the department of social work and
director for Education and Research Institute for Fostering
Families.
Feb. 4
* International Connections, "Community Natural Resource
Development Projects in Africa," noon-1 p.m., Room 165, LSC.
Presenter: Gene Decker, professor for department of fishery and
wildlife biology.
* Apartment Life Gallery Grand Opening and Keynote
Reception, 5:30-7 p.m., Art and Sunken lounges, LSC. Come walk
through the "Welcome to the Global Village" exhibits and enjoy
refreshments.
* Keynote presentation, "Dr. Mom's Prescription for
Extraordinary Lives," 7-8:30 p.m., LSC Cherokee Park Room. Dr.
Marianne Neifert, M.D., will present a motivational speech on
students' struggle to balance multiple competing priorities with
a satisfying personal life. Supervised activities for children
available in the Virginia Dale Room, LSC.
Feb. 5
* Wellness Wednesday, "Stress and Wellness," 11 a.m.-1 p.m.,
Sunken Lounge, LSC.
* Women at Noon, noon-1 p.m., Room 228 LSC. For the specific
topic, please contact the Office of Women's Programs and Studies
at (970) 491-6384.
* "Recapturing the Spirit," 4-5 p.m., Room 202, LSC.
Presenter: Martha Fosdick, assistant to the Vice-President for
Student Affairs. Fosdick will discuss the spiritual dimension of
health.
* "Returning to Learning: Overcome the Fear and Go Back to
School," 5:30-7 p.m., Front Range Community College, Larimer
Campus, Room C-5. Session will cover admissions, financial aid,
course offerings, campus services and student activities at Front
Range. Register by calling (970) 204-8333.
* "Slim Hopes and Fat Chances," 7-8:30 p.m., Room 202-204,
LSC. Presenters: Laura Macagno-Shang, senior staff counselor, and
Susan MacQuiddy, senior staff psychologist, University Counseling
Center; and Melissa Wdowick, registered dietician, University
Health Services. Presentation will discuss how women are targeted
by the weight loss and advertising industries.
Feb. 6
* "Building Your Child's Self-Esteem," noon-1 p.m., Room
202, LSC. Presenter: Kathleen McNamara, associate professor in
the department of psychology.
* "The Current Status of Child Care at Colorado State,"
2:30-3:30 p.m., Room 202, LSC. A panel presentation of students
and administrators will discuss how to work together to meet
child care needs of the Colorado State community.
* "Simplify Your Finances," 4-5 p.m., Room 202, LSC.
Presenter: Nancy Drennen, professor in the department of design,
merchandising and consumer sciences.
* "Basic Study Skills Workshop," 6-7:30 p.m., Room 202, LSC.
Presenters: Jeannie Ortega and Holly VanBuren, Off-Campus Student
Services/Resources for Adult Learners.
Feb. 7
* "A Family Secret: The Impact of Drugs and Alcohol Use on
the Family," noon-1 p.m., Room 202, LSC. Presenter: Sue Reimondo,
Center for Drug and Alcohol Education.
* "Internet for Everyone," 2:30-3:30 p.m., Room 222, Palmer
Center, 1005 W. Laurel St.
* Non-Traditional Student Club FAC, 5:30-7 p.m., Mulligan's
Food and Ale, 2439 S. College Ave. For more information, call
(970) 491-7500, ext. 90418.
* "Surprise! Responding to Change: A Story for People of Any
Age," 6:30-7:30 p.m., Room 202-204, LSC. Presenters: Marci
Lucadam and Cindy Swindell, counselors, University Counseling
Center.
Feb. 8
* Academic Success Fair, 10 a.m.-noon, University Village
Center, 1600 W. Plum St. Colorado State offices and support
services will highlight their services and answer questions.
* Family Health Fair, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Aggie Village
Center, 500 W. Prospect St.
* Valentine's Day Event, 6-7:30 p.m., Aggie Village and
University Village Centers. For Apartment Life residents only.
Please make reservations with Apartment Life office managers by
Feb. 5.
Generations Week is sponsored by Apartment Life, Associated
Students of Colorado State University, Lory Student Center Grant
for Diverse Programming, Non-Traditional Student Club, Off-Campus
Student Services/Resources for Adult Learners, and Recreational
Sports.
Program guides are available on the Colorado State campus at
the Palmer Center, Lory Student Center and Spruce Hall, and at
Front Range Community College's information center.
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