LAN 41-Skokie and Niles Township action team meets every second Monday of the month at 9 a.m.Teams linkChair: Julianne Rooney

Illinois State University is pleased to host the Coalition for Transforming Higher Education as they educate campus about their work in transforming higher education funding in Illinois!Learn about the Adequate and Equitable Funding Formula on April 14 from 12 – 2 p.m. in the Bone Student Center, Brown Ballroom for lunch and an in-depth conversation about SB13/HB1581, which has the potential to reshape higher education in Illinois and empower universities to drive greater opportunity for students and communities.Learn about the bill’s significance for Illinois, students, and the state economy from expert researchers and panelists. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions and engage with fellow higher education advocates about the bill and higher education funding in our state.Led by Senate Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford and State Representative Carol Ammons, SB 13/HB1581 is Illinois’ best chance at creating a higher education system that serves the needs of all students and public institutions across the state. Learn more about the bill and how you can help join the conversation on this important legislative proposal for our state’s future. Reserve your Spot by 5 p.m. on April 7! This event is hosted by the Coalition for Transforming Higher Education Funding. Please direct any questions to Isabel at ienad@advanceillinois.org. 

April 14, 16, 21, 23 (Mondays/Wednesdays) 1:30-3:30 p.m.Attend in person at ISU’s Alumni Center, 1101 N. Main St., Normal            ORWatch Online via ZoomFEES:$35 for Senior Professional members (includes all four sessions)$45 for non-members (includes all four sessions)For in-person participation, pricing is per person.For Zoom participation, pricing is one registration per household.Price includes:Four 2-hour sessions (one Academy of Seniors class).$15 single-session option available for in-person attendance (pay at door).Register online at seniorprofessionals.illinoisstate.edu or call (309) 438-2160.Zoom participants will receive a Zoom link a week prior to the start of the class(es) and again on the day of each session.Class DescriptionMore than any other form of contemporary technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has brought the Baby-Boomers’ sci-fi-fantasies (or nightmares) to reality. Originally coined in 1956, the term artificial intelligence has emerged as a headline grabber, tied to everything from drone warfare to intelligent, “living” art shows. In fact, AI has forced contemporary culture to reexamine ancient questions related to authenticity, authorship, and “being” in both scientifically profound, and very personal ways. This class will examine whether we should love, run away from or simply learn to live with the new “un-reality” that is AI.Tom McCulley, Associate Professor of Humanities, Heartland Community College

The Peoria County Action Team meets every second Monday of the month.If you are interested in joining this meeting, contact chairpersons: Jere Murry and Joan Pegues.

For additional information contact Dr. Alex Stephenson (309) 438-8323

Multiple-choice, essay, true/false, or short answer? This interactive workshop is designed to discuss strategies for creating your own study tools to prepare before your test, during a test, and how to respond after a test. Call 309-438-7100 or stop by the Visor Center to sign up!*Note: this workshop will take place online via Zoom.