Hot New Topics - Southwestern Illinois College Speakers Bureau

HOT/NEW TOPICS

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Target Audience Codes:

GS - Grade School

HS - High School

AG - Adult Groups

MON/RAND - Speaker will travel to Monroe/Randolph Counties

All Fast Foods are not Created Equal: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Fast food has a bad reputation for being terribly unhealthy; but if you know what to look for, you can practically make a healthy meal come out of a drive-thru window.

Laurie Beebe, Instructor Community Education (Registered Dietician)

Target Audiences: HS, AG

Bicycle Safety

A bicycle safety program is currently offered at Southwestern Illinois College for all ages. Trained officers will provide safety tips, as well as cover bicycle rules and regulations. Please contact the Speakers Bureau for scheduling information.

Cpl. Bryan Whitaker, Public Safety

Officer Marc Ellington, Public Safety

Target Audiences: GS, HS, AG

Developmental Activities for Kids

This is a workshop for adults who interact with children. The presenter will discuss developmentally appropriate activities for various age groups and can include hands-on activities with or without children. This is a great program for parents, grandparents, or those who are caregivers of all ages.

Suzette Hechst, Kids' Club Director

Target Audiences: AG

Forts & Blockhouses of Early Illinois

This one-hour PowerPoint presentation from the Hill's Fort Society will enlighten you with images and detailed information about the forts and blockhouses of early Illinois.

William Wilson, Retired Faculty

Target Audiences: HS (9-12th), AG, genealogical societies, historical societies

From Wool to Clothing

In this time of great technological advances, children do not always understand how hard it was for a family to provide for their day to day needs like having material for clothing before 1900's. This presentation/demo will cover the different types of sheep and their wool fibers (samples will be provided), how it was cleaned and prepared for spinning, spinning techniques (demo on drop spindle and a spinning wheel), how fiber was naturally dyed and how it would have been woven into fabric. Presentation can be tailored to match subject interest, time period and age group.

Sandra Call, Assistant Director, Financial Aid

Target Audiences: GS, HS

MON/RAND

Getting the Most Out of Your College Experience

"Get involved!" is a phrase that all college students hear over and over. But why is it important? In this presentation, the benefits of "getting involved" outside of the classroom will be discussed. For example, a recent study revealed that 85% of Illinois employers consider outside of the classroom involvement in their hiring decisions. Find out other benefits as well as the opportunities for involvement and leadership development at Southwestern Illinois College.

David Paeth, Director, College Activities

Target Audiences: HS (with parents/guardians)

MON/RAND

Healthy Eating, Healthy Weight: Tips for Losing Weight the Healthy Way

General rules are covered for how to eat fewer calories without compromising nutrition intake; healthy habits are emphasized for lasting weight loss.

Laurie Beebe, Instructor, Community Education (Registered Dietician)

Target Audiences: AG

iPhone, ePhone and Netbook

Electronic devices are replacing paper. This presenter will focus on new technology and its impact on society.

Chris Leja, Chief Information Officer

Target Audiences: AG

Left Wing National Socialism: An Alternative to Hitler

Focus on the ideological diversity within the Nazi party during its drive to power during the 1920s and early 1930s. Material comes from presenter's master's thesis.

John Lauth , Adjunct Faculty

Target Audiences: HS, College

Lessons from the Marathon

Typically, any big endeavor in life worth doing involves some "uphill climbing." And some running against the wind. And maybe even a few blisters. But when obstacles to success are perceived as opportunities for learning, they can provide valuable life-long lessons for living well. Lessons from the Marathon looks at the path an average runner took to accomplishing one of the greatest goals any runner undertakes, the 26.2 mile marathon. Through stories of the training process, the big day, and post recovery, you'll be motivated and inspired to adjust your mental perspective and learn how to face the challenges life may throw at you -- head on.

Lisa Kenney, Selsius™ Performance Improvement Consultant

Target Audiences: AG

MON/RAND

Losing Weight Feels Great: 5 Behaviors to Help You Get There

If you’ve started and fallen off of dozens of diets, this presentation will help you find out how to set yourself up for success! These behaviors will keep you eating healthy for the rest of your life.

Laurie Beebe, Instructor, Community Education (Registered Dietician)

Target Audiences: AG

Play Me a Story

We'll read the story, "Where the Wild Things Are," discuss it, cast it as a play, make costumes out of newspapers and perform it - all in 45 minutes! After the "curtain" closes, we'll strike the set by putting our newspaper costumes into the recycle box. This workshop focuses on the fun of reading, the joy of imagination and creativity, and the satisfaction that comes with a good group effort. Note: additional adult helpers may be needed for large groups or young children.

Sherry Favre Johnson, Director of Employment Services

Target Audiences: GS (K-3rd grades) and adults who would like to use the technique with their own children/students

MON/RAND

R.A.D. - Rape Aggression Defense for Women

The Rape Aggression Defense System is a program of realistic self-defense tactics and techniques for women. The R.A.D. System is a comprehensive, women-only course that begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction and risk avoidance, while progressing on to the basics of hands-on defense training. R.A.D. is not a Martial Arts program. The training is a 13-hour (one day) session which requires a one-month advanced notice. Minimum group size is ten. Ages 12-17 must have parental consent and a parent in attendance. Please contact the Speakers Bureau for scheduling information.

Sgt. Christie Stennett, Public Safety

Cpl. Bryan Whitaker, Public Safety

Target Audiences: HS, AG (women only)

radKIDS - Personal Empowerment Safety Education

This program is a 10-hour family-centered safety education program that emphasizes essential decision-making skills as well as physical resistance options to escape violence. Children from 5-12 years of age may participate in the program with their adult partners to create a true safety partnership.

Sgt. Christie Stennett, Public Safety

Cpl. Bryan Whitaker, Public Safety

Target Audiences: GS (5-12 years with adult)

So, What's Happening at SWIC?

There are over 150 cultural and special events presented each year by Southwestern Illinois College. Concerts, lectures, plays and social events are just a few areas, and most are either free or have a nominal charge. This presentation will provide an overview of upcoming events. Attendees will also receive a calendar of all events and a discount coupon for an upcoming play or special event!

David Paeth, Director, College Activities

Target Audiences: HS, AG

Tales of Hill's Fort

This PowerPoint presentation from the Hill's Fort Society provides a descriptive and detailed look into the War of 1812 and the battle that occurred at Hill's Fort in Illinois.

William Wilson, Retired Faculty

Target Audiences: HS (9-12th), AG, historical societies

The How-To's of Breast Self-Examination

Breast self-examination is a method of finding abnormalities of the breast for early detection of breast cancer. Learn how and when to perform a breast examination and what to do if you detect an abnormality.

Susan Schultz, Development Project Coordinator

Target Audiences: Women's groups (all ages)

The Transformation of Warfare 1789-1815

This presentation charts the development of modern mass and ideological warfare unleashed during the era of the French Revolution and Napoleon in the late 18th and 19th centuries.

John Lauth, Adjunct Faculty

Target Audiences: HS, College

The Word is "Love"

The presenter will have some fun applying developmental psychology theory to some home videos and hopefully create a lively discussion on parenting. The presenter brings to this presentation his own experience of raising two girls, a Masters of Education in Counseling, and a background in teaching developmental psychology at the college level and teaching workshops for the Family Court of St. Louis entitled, "Parenting During a Divorce."

Rick Gregory, Site Supervisor, ESLCCC

Target Audiences: AG, Parents

MON/RAND

What’s Really in Here? Deciphering Food Labels

Food labels are so confusing and hard to understand! This presentation shows what to look for on all labels and how to be aware of misleading information.

Laurie Beebe, Instructor, Community Education (Registered Dietician)

Target Audiences: HS, AG

Your Attitude is Showing

Interactive, light-hearted presentation about how attitude is expressed in everything we say and do - and everything we don't say and don't do. This topic lends itself well to job readiness and/or improving working relationships.

Sherry Favre Johnson, Director of Employment Services

Target Audiences: HS, AG

MON/RAND

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