Tomorrow is our Registration Open House!  Come by to register in person and enjoy one-on-one assistance from staff, time to mingle with your OLLI friends, and of course some delicious scones!

Our complimentary shuttle service will transport you door-to-door from the parking lot at Westminster Presbyterian (1420 W Moss Ave) to the Michel Student Center.  Shuttles will begin their routes at 8:15 a.m., doors to the ballroom will open at 8:40 a.m., and registration will begin at 9:00 a.m.

If you choose to register online, you may do so by visiting www.bradley.edu/olli starting at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 5.

The Interrupters

During a turbulent and violent period in Chicago, The Interrupters follows the moving and surprising stories of three "Violence Interrupters," who try to protect their neighborhoods from the violence that was a daily part of their lives.  Using their street reputations, the "Violence Interrupters" attempt to intervene in conflicts before they explode into violence. Recommended reading material will include online articles related to gang violence in Chicago. 

Guest speakers will include Judy Huff, former Director of the Human Services Program at Illinois Central College and Facilitator of Poverty Simulation Programs, and a representative from the Peoria Police department's "Don't Shoot" Initiative.

To register for this group online, please click here, or call Gwen at 309-677-3900.

Continuing Education hosts a popular summer camp for gifted and talented students in June and August called World of Wonder, which provides a fun and challenging opportunity for a younger generation of lifelong learners!

Our teachers are looking for the following specific items:

- wire hangers

- marbles

- thimbles

- newspaper

- cereal boxes

If you are able to collect any of the above materials, we would like to take them off your hands!  Materials can be dropped off at our office, located on the corner of Main and University Streets, Monday - Friday, between 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

Thank you for supporting World of Wonder!

Peace for Peoria will host a Q&A at the Peoria Civic Center Theater on Monday, May 16 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. A panel of local civic, business, and religious leaders will answer questions from attendees about Islam and Muslims in an effort to promote peace and understanding through education.

Peace for Peoria is an interfaith alliance dedicated to fighting fear by opening doors and hearts, bringing people of diverse faiths together in opposition to irrational fear of Islam and Muslims, building loving relationships rooted in the traditions of each faith without denying their differences, and fellowshipping with the entire city of Peoria.

Learn more at www.peaceforpeoria.com.

This dynamic event about the daily routine and unexpected daily happenings in United States embassies is informal and free of charge for Peoria Area World Affairs Council members, students, and the public. The lecture will begin at 7:00 P.M. Those wishing to enjoy a meal prior to the lecture are encouraged to arrive by 5:15 P.M. to place an order from a menu developed specifically for this event. All meal costs are the responsibility of attendees on the night of the event. Advance notice of dinner and event attendance desired via director@pawac.org.