Purpose, Prosperity & Play! Join us on Sunday, March 14, 2010 and March 15, 2010 for the Positive Aging Conference Chicago. To learn more, check out our page, our flyer, or visit our continuing education site to register. www.nl.edu/ce !
We at the Center for Positive Aging visualize international impact for optimizing the second half of life ~ Midlife and Beyond.
An attitude of celebrating our strengths ~ midlife and beyond
The Center for Positive Aging at National-Louis University is hosted by the
College of Arts and Sciences at the Chicago Metropolitan Campuses.
The Center for Positive
Aging provides positive aging lifelong learning opportunities through shared
resources, research, and community collaboration. Our vision is to have international impact for optimizing the second half of life... ~ midlife and beyond.
Our latest news recognition can be found here. http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/yourmoney/chi-tc-biz-ym-journey-0913sep13,0,3129905.story
***Continuing this Spring 2010***
Purpose, Prosperity, and Play. Positive Aging Conference Chicago
Eligible for Incumbent Worker Training Funding through the Local Workforce Boards.
Contact your local workforce investment board for incumbent worker training applications.
The training can be customized and conducted on site for employees.
Contact Margaret Stemler for details 847-905-8034 or margaret.stemler@nl.edu
Mapping Your Retirement
The Center
for Positive Aging at National-Louis University is pleased to offer educational
sessions to assist individuals in the preparation for retirement.The sessions will incorporate information
researched by faculty and associates of the Center for Positive Aging combined
with the work of the book, Mapping Your Retirement.Each session will be led by retirement
experts and professionals about life planning for this important stage of life.
Look for new sessions in 2010!
http://www.mappingyourretirement.org/index.html
Coming in Winter 2010
Academic Courses in Aging Are you seeking more information about
how to addresses issues and skill gaps for the aging population? NLU
is currently recreating an academic certificate for various fields to
enhance your work experience, build your workforce, or just gain more
knowledge for working in the field of aging. Serving the Aging Population - Chicago Wednesdays Winter Quarter Societal Systems of Aging Legal and Ethical Considerations Related to Aging
We are pleased to share with you the work of a very
talented woman, Carol Humphries Jones. She completed her master of
arts degree in Written Communication with a thesis on Adult Learners
Returning to School. Click here to receive the guide, Jump In. The Water's Fine. Transition into Retirement - Click Here Returning to School at Any Age - Click Here
The Illinois Lifelong Learning and Service Coalition
The most important function of Lifelong has been information sharing. Those starting new programs find a wealth of experience and advice from other members. Other goals are to:
Develop strategies to involve retirees on campus as learners, mentors, advocates, sharers of their life experiences.
Advocate for policy and programs that address the educational needs and interests of retirees.
Conduct research on the educational needs and interests of retirees and their attitudes about and habits of volunteering.
Inform the Illinois Board of Higher Education and the Illinois Community College Board about the trends and challenges of retirees.
Generations Serving Generations: Please follow our landmark work across the state of Illinois.
Generations Serving Generations is part of a National Governors Association (NGA) project, funded by the Atlantic Philanthropies, to expand civic engagement of older adults in Illinois. The NGA defines civic engagement as service, work and learning, so these themes will flow through our celebration and discussion through out the year. To learn more, click here.
The Center for Positive Aging is up to date with technology!
Click here to follow the Center Director's blog on Positive Aging, Older Workers, and Preparing for Retirement. Support the Center for Positive Aging as listed in Causes on Facebook Become a friend of the Center for Positive Aging on MySpace.
Preparing for a Mature Workforce: Tools and Tactics for Employers.
AARP Illinois, DuPage Workforce Board, & Center for Positive Aging: Invite HR professionals for a business forum on the Best Practices for a Multigenerational Workforce.
November 18, 2008 - National-Louis University, Lisle
Conferences and Professional Learning
2nd Annual National Positive Aging Conference November 12, 2008 Webcast from the Center from Spirituality and Healing at University of Minnesota to National-Louis University Chicago, Lisle, and Skokie campuses Be a pioneer of the positive aging conversation in Chicago! To Register online click here For additional registration information, call Mather LifeWays Info Plus at 1 (888) 600.2560 . For the Conference Flyer. Click Here.
The Lifelong Learning Institute at National-Louis University
What exactly is a lifelong learning program? Society has found that older people are avid learners. Scientists say those who continue to learn are physically and mentally healthier. Universities throughout the U.S. have recognized this and are opening their doors to people of retirement age. Click here for more information.
How to Reach the Center for Positive Aging
For more information about the Center for Positive Aging, Contact Us, Maria Malayter at 630-874-4391 mmalayter@nl.edu, Maureen Kelly at mkelly@nl.edu . For information on the Lifelong Learning Institute contact Joan Marks at 224-233-2366 LifelongLearning@nl.edu .
We thank you for visiting the Center for Positive Aging!
We promote learning throughout a lifetime.
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