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Cookie Dough Swap Shop. Get all of your holiday baking done at once! Join us for the evening as we make eight types of dough for holiday cookies. This cooking class will be a team effort; at the end of the evening, you’ll have eight types of holiday cookies ready to take home, freeze and bake when you need them for upcoming holiday events. 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, Klehm Hall, Room 1411. Adults ages 18 and older are invited to participate in the class. The cost of the class is $40.

Mommy & Me Cooking Class. Kids ages 6 to 10, along with moms, are invited to join us in making four different types of cookies. Some of the cookie recipes will be baked and enjoyed by the chefs of the evening. 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 7, Klehm Hall, Room 1411. The cost of the class is $40.

All classes will be taught by Kathy Rhodes from the School of Family and Consumer Sciences. For more information or to register for the classes, call the School of Continuing Education at 581-5114.

Booth Library is hosting several programs in support of the exhibit, "Harry Potter’s World: Renaissance Science, Magic and Medicine," on display through Nov. 14. See the complete list here. Admission to these events is free and open to the public.

Help WEIU-TV and HitMix 88.9 WEIU-FM celebrate this momentous occasion! Sesame Street’s 40th Anniversary in Charleston's Kiwanis Park -- 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8!

The street running through Kiwanis Park will be officially named “Sesame Street,” with street signs on the light poles at each entrance of the park. Charleston Mayor John Inyart will read the proclamation at 2 p.m.

Also.....
**“Live” HitMix 88.9 radio broadcast from Kiwanis Park
**Photo Opportunities
**Costume Contest
**Oscar’s Dumpster Donation. (We would like to get 40 coats, 40 pairs of gloves and/or mittens, and 40 hats to donate to those in need in our community.)
**WEIU-TV recording opportunity of your favorite Sesame Street memory
**Meet the “People In Your Neighborhood” (police officer, fireman and truck, etc.).
**C is for Cookie Snack Booth
**Big Bird’s Rest Nest
**Elmo’s World: Physical Activity Area
**Games, activities, music, refreshments and much more for Sesame Street Kids of all ages!

"Almost Alice: New Illustrations of Wonderland by Maggie Taylor" is on exhibition Oct. 24 through Dec. 20 in the Tarble Arts Center Main Galleries/East.

These fantastic, surreal digital prints were made using sources ranging from snapshots to 19th-century daguerreotypes to illustrate the book "Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures In Wonderland: Illustrated By Maggie Taylor" (2008, Modernbook Gallery). Taylor holds a BA in philosophy from Yale University and an MFA in photography from the University of Florida. Her images are in numerous collections, including The Art Museum, Princeton University, and the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University. This exhibition was organized by the Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art, University of Florida. See here for more information.

Candidates will be on campus for the biological sciences chair position starting this week.

To access schedules and short vitae, please go here.

Tim O’Brien will give a reading of his work during the third annual James Jones Lecture, scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, in the Black Box Theater in the Doudna Fine Arts Center.

O'Brien has been hailed as “the best American writer of his generation” (San Francisco Chronicle). The author of eight books, he received the National Book Award in Fiction in 1979 for his novel "Going After Cacciato." In 2005, "The Things They Carried" was named by the New York Times as one of the 20 best books of the last quarter-century. It received the Chicago Tribune Heartland Award in fiction and was a finalist for both the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Critics Circle Award. The French edition of "The Things They Carried" received the prestigious Prix du Meilleur Livre Etranger, and the title story was selected by John Updike for inclusion in "The Best American Short Stories of the Century." "In the Lake of the Woods," published in 1994, was chosen by Time magazine as the best novel of that year. The book also received the James Fenimore Cooper Prize from the Society of American Historians and was selected as one of the 10 best books of the year by the New York Times. O’Brien’s other works include "If I Die in a Combat Zone," "Northern Lights," "Tomcat in Love" and "July, July." His short fiction, which received the National Magazine Award, has appeared in numerous journals, including The New Yorker, Atlantic, Esquire, Playboy and Harper’s.

This event is free and is sponsored by the College of Arts and Humanities and the departments of English and history, in conjunction with the James Jones Literary Society.

On Nov. 6 and 7, the College of Arts and Humanities and the departments of English and history, in conjunction with the James Jones Literary Society, will sponsor the 18th James Jones Literary Society Symposium. This year's symposium’s theme is “Memories of War.” Events begin at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, in the Doudna Black Box Theater, where acclaimed writer Tim O’Brien will give the third annual James Jones Lecture. This will be followed by a book signing with O’Brien and with Kaylie Jones, author of the recently published "Lies My Mother Never Told Me."

Jones will give a reading, followed by a presentation by Thomas R. Jones Sr., author of "Lost Survivor," on Saturday, Nov. 7. Also on the schedule is a student panel, focusing on World War II memories in Japan and beyond, organized by Jinhee Lee of EIU’s History Department. The panel will include Febe Pamonag, history, Western Illinois University, as discussant.

All events, except those noted for JJLS members, are open to the public and free.

A complete schedule can be found here.

In recognition of National Nontraditional Student Week 2009 (Nov. 2-6), the School of Continuing Education has mounted an exhibit that pays tribute to the nontraditional students who attend Eastern Illinois University. The exhibit includes photographs of these students, as well as comments from them related to their EIU experiences.

In addition to the exhibit, the School of Continuing Education has planned several activities for the week. The schedule can be accessed here.

There's no better way to boost your day than by taking part in a Pilates class. Join us from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, in the Student Rec Center Aerobics Room. SRC instructors will lead a beginner's Pilates class, with tips on increasing the intensity if you're ready for a serious challenge. This class is designed to strengthen and tone your core muscles and leave you feeling refreshed and relaxed! Please register here. Contact Julie Benedict (581-8415, jabenedict@eiu.edu) for further information.

Attention EIU faculty, staff and students: From noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, the Education Scholars Program will host a Kid's Afternoon Out for children in grades pre-kindergarten through four. Have your child(ren), grandchild(ren) or other relatives spend an afternoon on campus with EIU teacher education candidates while you gain a few minutes during this hectic season to grade papers, Christmas shop or anything else you might need to do. It will be tons of fun with crafts, board games, movies, computer activities and more.

To register your child for this free event, send an e-mail to Doug Bower (djbower@eiu.edu), with the child's name and grade, and your name, phone number and e-mail. The deadline to register is Tuesday, Dec. 1; however, space is limited, so do not delay.

The Office of Admissions will host an Open House for prospective students and their families on Nov. 11. While here, guests will have an opportunity to meet with faculty and/or student service personnel; hear from financial aid, housing and current EIU students; and tour campus, the residence halls and Greek Court. A complimentary lunch in one of the dining centers will be provided, as well.

Check-in begins at 7:30 a.m. in Lantz Arena. Please welcome guests to our beautiful campus. Please note: This is a no ticket day.

University Board's "Last Lecture," which was scheduled to take place at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, has been postponed. Details as to the new date (spring semester) will be posted shortly.

Mark your calendars and plan to attend a great evening event to support a great cause. A benefit in honor of Dennis Diltz will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, at the Charleston VFW. Diltz, a building service worker in the MLK Jr. Union, has been undergoing treatments for cancer and is unable to work.

A Longaberger, Celebrating Home and Pampered Chef Binga will be offered starting at 5:30 p.m. Tickets for Binga are $10/12 games, and can be purchased in advance. Early bird, intermission and black-out games will be sold at the door. A silent auction and bake sale will take place, as will a 50/50 raffle ($1 each or 6 for $5). (Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door.) Food will be offered for a free-will donation. All proceeds from this event will go to cover medical expenses.

For additional information, to donate or for advanced tickets, please call Donna Doran (217-821-9838) or Diana Pepperdine (217-549-0777).

Integrative Education. . .
What do we mean? How do we know? Why do we care?

It’s time for you to join the conversation!!

Come and let your voices be heard about this exciting initiative at EIU during a forum sponsored by the Faculty Senate. Everybody is encouraged to participate -- students, staff, faculty and administrators. The forum will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, in the Charleston/Mattoon Room, MLK Jr. Union.

A Veterans Day Commemoration Ceremony will take place Wednesday, Nov. 11, on the EIU campus. Community residents are invited to join a host of individuals and groups, including the Student Veterans of Eastern and other student, staff and faculty veterans, at 10:30 a.m. in front of Old Main. In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be moved inside the building.

Lt. Col. Stephen Knotts, a faculty veteran, and Tyler Linder, an EIU student veteran, will be among those making remarks. EIU President Bill Perry is also scheduled to speak.

Also, see here for information on the EIU wind symphony's Nov. 10 'Call to Duty' concert, planned to honor veterans past and present.

The Dorm Room Start-ups panel discussion will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, in Roberson Auditorium, Lumpkin Hall, Room 2030.

Hear the student body of EIU discuss what it really means to be a student entrepreneur, how to overcome the adverse business environment, and the steps you need to take to get your endeavor rolling. Whether it is Web site design, music production or investment management, EIU students have some advice to share. There is also an opportunity to win prizes by identifying faculty entrepreneurs!

This event is co-sponsored by the School of Business and the Business Solutions Center.

Visit here for information.

The annual EIU Literature Conference takes place on Nov. 12 and 13. This year's conference, "Re-encountering Shakespeare," features lectures, workshops and a university theater production of "The Tempest."

On Friday, Nov. 13, two lectures by distinguished and engaging visiting scholars are free and open to one and all in the Recital Hall, Doudna Fine Arts Center.

At 9 a.m., Alexandra Bennett of Northern Illinois University presents “Her Infinite Variety: The Women of Shakespeare’s World.” Bennett has brought her professional acting experience to classes, summer Shakespeare, workshops for school teachers and Elderhostel seminars. In each of these settings she has developed a following of grateful, enthusiastic and exhausted students.

At 10 a.m., Don-John Dugas of Kent State University presents “Popularizing, Purifying and Profiting from Shakespeare.” Dugas’s most recent book, "Marketing the Bard: Re-encountering Shakespeare and Print," was the subject of a lively hour-long interview on National Public Radio.

The conference is sponsored in part by a major grant from the Illinois Humanities Council.

The following new exhibit is on display at Booth Library: Re-encountering Shakespeare Through Film.

Located in the Booth Library Reference Hallway, 3000 Level North, Re-encountering Shakespeare Through Film celebrates motion pictures that explore Shakespearean comedies and tragedies. From the rollicking fun of “Kiss Me Kate” to the dark images of “A Thousand Acres,” films reveal the Bard in new and interesting ways. The exhibit, prepared by Janice Derr and Karen Whisler, will be on display through Nov. 20.

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