Lifelong learning is vital as we age. Please join us for one or all of our continuing education programs.
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 mission of the center is to promote positive aging through the celebration and honoring of life experiences. We offer opportunities to build upon our strengths. We achieve this goal through educational programming, academics, and research opportunities within our surrounding communities. We invite you to join us for one or all of our programs.
Center Events Fall 2008-February 2009
Midlife and Beyond Series
Midlife and Beyond Lecture Series
Retirement Planning Week - Lisle - October 20-25th
Retirement Planning Week - Chicago - October 20-25th
Transition into Retirement - Click Here
Returning to School at Any Age - Click Here
Looking for your next career, your encore career or your retirement career? Register Now for Career Planning and Assessment
Life and Continuing Education at National-Louis University
Women Aging Vibrantly: Life is a Banquet
Just Enough Hours in the Day: Time Management with a Twist
Owning your Communication Power Later in Life
Putting Order in Your Life
Visioning Your Life Mission in the Second Half of Life
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!
Registration Information call
Mather LifeWays Info Plus at 1 (888) 600.2560 and Conference Flyer. Click Here.
AARP Illinois, DuPage Workforce Board, & Center for Positive Aging: Invite human resource professionals for a business roundtable on the Best Practices for a Multigenerational Workforce - Learn from the top companies for workers over 50 - November 18, 2008 - National-Louis University, Lisle
It's Your Money, Your Life Conference
If you joined us for the exciting conference on personal finance for people of ALL ages.
Saturday, September 20, 2008
For more resources from the conference: 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.
For more information, click here.
Academics at NLU and the Center for Positive 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. Watch for details in Fall 2008.
We promote learning throughout a lifetime.
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.
The National Center for Creative Aging
The National Center for Creative Aging (NCCA) is dedicated to fostering an understanding of the vital relationship between creative expression and the quality of life of older people. Creative expression is important for older people of all cultures and ethnic backgrounds, regardless of economic status, age, or level of physical, emotional, or cognitive functioning. The Center for Positive Aging is the Chicago network affiliate of this national program. We share a partnership with The Center for Creative Aging at Harold Washington College. Watch for future details for upcoming spring lecture series at Harold Washington College!
We thank you for visiting the Center for Positive Aging! 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 .
