During the classroom phase, students complete an academic curriculum based on public policy analysis and ethnic politics in America, computers and technology appli- cations and intensive expository writing. Field placement consists of a six-week field experience that allows students to experience firsthand the role of leaders and the public policy issues they confront. Participants can receive up to nine semester hours of academic credit, and are responsible for tuition costs. Room and board and all classroom materials will be provided. The WIU department of family and consumer sciences and School of Extended and Continuing Education are offering six culinary courses this spring.
Enrollment is limited.
Several WIU music faculty members will participate, including Anita Werling and Lynn Thompson. The recital is open to the public. Art Gallery Award-winning Peoria artist William E. Butler will attend a 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17 reception at the Art Gallery, kicking off his exhibition of watercolors which will be on display through Thursday, March 12. 12will be the Society of Illustrators Traveling Exhibition, a juried show of the best of contemporary American illustration. Beginning Tuesday, March 3 through Thursday, March 12 the Art Gallery will have on display selections from its permanent collection.