Aurora University sets October events lineup

AURORA, Ill. September 21, 2006 - Homecoming activities, an human resources workshop and presentations by Native Americans highlight October events at Aurora University. Events are free to the public unless a fee is indicated. The lineup is:

• Oct. 5: Literature Readings. Ralph Salisbury, Native American author, and poetess Ingrid Wendt Salisbury, will read and discuss their writings at 7 p.m. at the Schingoethe Center for Native American Cultures, Dunham Hall, 1400 Marseillaise Place, Aurora. Information: 630-844-5402, museum@aurora.edu.
• Oct. 6: Homecoming Banquet. A golden reunion will feature alumni and athletic hall of fame awards at 6:30 p.m. at the Aurora Country Club, 1600 Prairie St., Aurora. Cost: $40 per person. Information: 630-844-5486, www.aurora.edu/alumni/homecoming/index.htm.
• Oct. 7: Homecoming Football. AU’s Spartans take on Concordia University-Wisconsin at 1 p.m. on the Spartan field. Cost: $4 for adults, $2 for students, under age 12 free. Information: 630-844-5486, www.aurora.edu/alumni/homecoming/index.htm.
• Oct. 7: Classical Recital. Cellist Edward Moore and pianist Soyoung Kee perform at 7:30 p.m. at Perry Theatre, Aurora Foundation Center for Community Enrichment, 1307 Kenilworth Place, Aurora. Information: 630-844-5486, www.aurora.edu/alumni/homecoming/index.htm.
• Oct. 8-Nov. 12: Young Scholars. Pre-Kindergarten through eighth-grade gifted students are invited to the Young Scholars program, educational courses that meet on campus at various times. Fee based on class. Information: 630-844-3833, abutcher@aurora.edu.
• Oct. 9: Visit Day. Collegebound freshmen are invited to learn about AU programs from 8:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at Crimi Auditorium at the Institute for Collaboration, 407 S. Calumet Ave., Aurora. Information: 630-844-5533, auadmission@aurora.edu.
• Oct. 10: Flu Vaccinations. Flu, meningitis, and tetanus-diphtheria vaccinations will be given from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Dunham Hall lobby, 1400 Marseillaise Place, Aurora. Information: 630-844-5434, cblock@aurora.edu.
• Oct. 10: Information Session. Information will be provided on AU’s Master of Arts in Teaching with Certification degree from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at room 316, Institute for Collaboration, 407 S. Calumet Ave., Aurora. Information: 630-844-4643, mgaspari@aurora.edu.
• Oct. 17: Open House. Prospective transfer nursing students are invited to learn about AU nursing programs from 5 to 8 p.m. at the University Banquet Hall, Alumni Hall, 1410 Marseillaise Place, Aurora. Information: 630-844-5533, admission@aurora.edu.
• Oct. 17: Test Review. A general review session for the Illinois State Basic Skills test is from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Watkins room, Phillips Library, 315 S. Gladstone Ave., Aurora. $20, free to alumni, AU students. Information: 630-844-5520, nbuel@aurora.edu.
• Oct. 20: Violence Monologues. AU theatre students and faculty will read letters by violence victims and other readings at 7 p.m. in Perry Theatre, Aurora Foundation Center for Community Enrichment, 1307 Kenilworth Place, Aurora, as part of the Aurora YWCA’s Week without Violence observance. Information: 630-844-4896, dblank@aurora.edu.
• Oct. 21: Test Review. A Math I review session for the Illinois State Basic Skills test is from 10 a.m. to noon at the Watkins room, Phillips Library, 315 S. Gladstone Ave., Aurora. $20, free to alumni, AU students. Information: 630-844-5520, nbuel@aurora.edu.
• Oct. 25: HR Workshop. “Corporate Culture” will be sponsored by the HR Institute from 8 to 9 a.m. at the University Banquet Hall, Alumni Hall, 1410 Marseillaise Place, Aurora. Information: 630-844-3866, thoehne@aurora.edu.
• Oct. 25: Test Review. A math II review session for the Illinois State Basic Skills test is from 10 a.m. to noon at the Watkins room, Phillips Library, 315 S. Gladstone Ave., Aurora. $20, free to alumni, AU students. Information: 630-844-5520, nbuel@aurora.edu.
• Oct. 26: Jesus Lecture. “Jesus: Faith, Fact and Fiction” will be presented at noon in Perry Theatre, Aurora Foundation Center for Community Enrichment, 1307 Kenilworth Place, Aurora, by Morna Hooker, Lady Margaret professor emerita of divinity, Cambridge University. Information: 630-844-6535, mforward@aurora.edu.
• Oct. 30: Test Review. A language arts and writing review session for the Illinois State Basic Skills test is from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Watkins room, Phillips Library, 315 S. Gladstone Ave., Aurora. $20, free to alumni, AU students. Information: 630-844-5520, nbuel@aurora.edu.

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