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ACT - SAT Review
Date:  Tuesday evenings February 18 – March 17, 2008
Location:  Bradley University, Bradley Hall
Prepare for the ACT or SAT tests in this review course where you familiarize yourself with sample test questions, sharpen your test-taking skills, and improve your chances for a higher score.  [More] 

The Art of Companioning the Mourner
Date: May 6, 2008
Location: Par-A-Dice Hotel, East Peoria, Illinois
This inspiring workshop, led by internationally known author, educator, and grief counselor, Dr. Alan Wolfelt, will help members of the caregiving community who want to further develop their knowledge and skills surrounding the art of "companioning" people during times of grief and loss. [More]

Atmavikas: An Indian Perspective on Personal Growth for Counselors
Date:  November 16, 2007
Location:  Peoria NEXT Innovation Center, 801 West Main Street, Peoria
The goal of this experiential workshop is to develop an attitude of detachment/non-attachment, or "nishkama-karma," equanimity through self-awareness and emotional regulation.  [More] 

Becoming a Leader
Date: August 15, 2008
Location: Bradley University Michel Student Center Ballroom
It's the scarcest commodity, and yet it's the most important—leadership. Join our facilitators, Chuck Stoner and Tom Bower, to an awareness of what authentic leadership really is, how it can be personally understood, and most of all, how it can be put into action.  [More]

Building Leaders
Date: October 22 - 24, 2008 or February 25 - 27, 2009
Location: Peoria NEXT Innovation Center, 801 West Main Street, Peoria
The Building Leaders workshop is designed to explore the topics and themes that are critical for promising, high-potential leaders.  [More]

Coach Approach to Sales
Date: September 19, 2008
Location: Bradley University Executive Conference Room, Baker B52
There are three main reasons why salespeople fail—not listening, not asking good questions, and not following up. In this workshop, you will learn skills to help you overcome all of these obstacles.  [More]

Counseling Supervision Workshop Series
Date:  September 15, October 25, November 10, 2006
Location:  Bradley University Michel Student Center and Garrett Center
Learn how to improve your supervisory skills, discover new ways to resolve conflicts, and develop healthy ways to replenish your energy in these programs focused on counseling supervision.  [More] 

Engineering Courses off Campus
Date:  September 3 - December 9, 2008
Location:  Your office or home
We offer undergraduate and graduate level electrical engineering classes delivered on VHS videotapes or DVDs. When supplemented with handouts, homework, tests, and instructor interaction, it's a convenient way to learn.  [More] 

Family Mediation
Date: June 8 - 10 and June 14 - 16, 2007
Location:  Bradley University Caterpillar Global Communications Center
This certificate program includes a basic awareness of applicable family law and training in the divorce process, conflict management, family systems and therapy, child development, and the effect of divorce upon children.  It meets or exceeds the standards of the Mediation Council of Illinois.  [More]   

Foundations of Leadership
Date:  September 3 - 5, 2008 Hickory Ridge Marriott Conference Center, Lisle, Illinois
           December 3 - 5, 2008 The Summit, Chicago, Illinois
This interactive program creates a foundation for understanding the challenges facing a new manager and for helping the individual improve leadership skills and behaviors at a formative stage in his or her career.  [More] 

Health Care for All Americans
November 14, 2007
Location: Peoria Civic Center
What can be done about the skyrocketing costs of health care? How can bipartisan health care reform move through Congress? What is the fairest way to fund health care reform? How can we provide access to preventative health care for all Americans? These and many other important issues will be discussed in depth by top governmental officials and national experts at this timely public policy symposium. [More] 

ILR—Institute for Learning in Retirement
This website has moved to OLLI Classes at www.bradley.edu/olli-classes [More] 

Innovations Conference on Asphalt & Transportation
Date:  April 1 - 2, 2008
Location:  Par-a-Dice Hotel, East Peoria
The strength of the economy in any nation is directly related to the quality of its transportation system. This conference provides a firm foundation for effective national cooperation and an enriching environment for the development of a new generation of transportation engineers and highway builders.  [More] 

Institute for School and Public Librarians
Date:  June 8 – 13, 2008 
Location:  Bradley University
The Institute for School and Public Librarians is a program for selected librarians throughout the State of Illinois. It offers participants an opportunity to immerse themselves for a full week in the best practices in librarianship, to network, and to share experiences with their peers.  [More]      

International Construction Innovations Conference
Date:  October 30 – 31, 2006
Location:  Hotel Pere Marquette, Peoria
The International Construction Innovations Conference (ICIC) brings together an outstanding group of international scholars, professionals, and political leaders to address global advances in the field of construction.  [More]

The Intersection of Regulation & Innovation:
UICOM-P Regional Human Subjects Protections Conference
Date: May 14, 2008
Location: Embassy Suites Hotel and Riverfront Conference Center, East Peoria, IL
In this full day conference, participants will enjoy presentations and panel discussions featuring over a dozen experts in the field of human subjects protections. Evaluate current and advancing ethical principles of human subjects protections while exploring questions related to IRB oversight. [More]

Learning Trip Photos
Enjoy photos taken throughout the region on our learning trips.  [More] 

Learning Trips
This website has moved to OLLI Learning Trips at www.bradley.edu/olli-trips [More] 

Living in the Shadows of the Ghosts of Grief
Date:  May 9, 2007
Location:  Par-A-Dice Hotel, East Peoria
This informative program, led by internationally known author, educator, and grief couselor, Dr. Alan Wolfelt, will help members of the caregiving community who want to further develop their knowledge and skills surrounding grief and loss.  [More] 

London Trip
Date:  May 23 – June 1, 2007
Location:  London, England
This international learning trip is an opportunity to learn about London's sacred and cultural places with a focus on Eastern Religions and London Theatre. After attending lectures about a variety of sacred and cultural places, you'll be off to visit them.  [More] 

London Trip Journal
Date:  May 23 – June 1, 2007
Location:  London, England
Join a day-by-day report from London – with photos.  [More] 

Midwest Energy Solutions
Date: October 28, 2008
Location: Peoria Civic Center Grand Ballroom, 201 SW Jefferson, Peoria
Join national and regional experts to discuss the technologies and policies necessary to relieve our reliance on foreign oil and develop a comprehensive energy strategy. [More]

OLLI Classes
Date:   September 10 , 2008 OLLI Kick-off Luncheon
             September 24, October 1, 8, & 15 , 2008   OLLI Classes 
Location:  Bradley  University Robert H. Michel Student Center
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Bradley University (OLLI) is an inspiring educational program for mature learners. Join us as we begin a new era of programming for seasoned learners. [More] 

OLLI Learning Trips
Date: August 27 - November 19; check the website for individual trip dates
Location: Destinations include local and regional sites; check the website for details
OLLI Learning Trips is the name of an imaginative travel program for mature learners. It is designed to provide accessible and convenient travel focused on learning. [More]

OLLI Study Groups
Date: September 18 - November 25; check the website for individual study group dates
Location: TBA; check back for details
Join people of similar interests as we explore a familiar topic in the context of a weekly get-together. Study groups are in-depth learning experiences that encourage interactive participation by members. [More]

Piano Preparatory School for Youth
Date:  August 27 - December 10, 2008
Location:  Bradley University Constance Hall
Piano Prep provides outstanding private piano instruction for Central Illinois children. Our faculty members combine great enthusiasm with traditional and Suzuki teaching methods. [More] 

Presidents from the Prairie: A Tour of Four Midwest Presidential Museums
Date: September 8 - 12, 2008
Location: Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois
Join us for an exciting opportunity to learn more about four world leaders from the heartland: Herbert Hoover, Dwight Eisenhower, Harry Truman, and Abraham Lincoln. We'll visit the four presidential museums plus the national World War I museum in Kansas City. [More]  

Protecting the Illinois River--A Time for Action
Date: March 7, 2008
Location: Gateway Building, Peoria, Illinois
Join a collaborative group of federal and state governmental officials, along with all Illinois River stakeholders, as we look at the progres that has been made in the Illinois River Watershed over the last decade. [More] 

Reading Programs for Children and Adults
Date:  June 7 – July 13, 2008
Location:  Bradley University
This program features reading classes for youth ages four through high school, as well as for college students and adults. Each program produces a significant boost in reading skill and comprehension, and also helps to stimulate a lifelong interest in reading for pleasure.  [More] 

7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens
Date:  July 14 or July 28, 2006
Location:  Bradley University Michel Student Center Executive Suite
You won't want to miss this one-day workshop designed just for teenagers. In it, you will participate in a step-by-step framework for boosting self-image, building friendships, resisting peer pressure, achieving goals, improving communication and relationships with parents, and much more.  [More] 

Summer Forensics Institute
Date:  July 13 - 26, 2008
Location:  Bradley University Caterpillar Global Communications Center
Students at Bradley University's Summer Forensics Institute have the opportunity to work on specific events with top high school and college coaches and with members of the National Championship Bradley Speech Team. Anyone may attend the Institute who has completed at least one, but no more than three and one-half years of high school.  [More] 

Summer Math Program for Children
Date:  Saturdays July 19 - August 16, 2008
Location:  Bradley University Olin Hall
This is a real-life look at how math impacts our lives--whether it's baking cookies or figuring batting averages. It's intended to enrich kids' interest in math because it will be practical. It's not remedial. It's not advanced. It's simply a fun way to teach young children
pre-K – grade 6 how to think through problems.  [More] 

University Conference
Date:  August 19, 2008
Location:  Par-A-Dice Hotel, East Peoria
Join us for this annual event where you meet new faculty and staff, get an update from our administration, and enjoy the company of your colleagues.  [More] 

World of Wonder
Date:  June 16– 20 and August 4 - 8, 2008
Location:  Bradley University Baker Hall
The World of Wonder (WOW) provides a broad array of one-week courses that enable first through eighth grade gifted and talented students to explore and expand their interests and abilities in a university environment.  [More]