Association of Lifelong Learners Calendar

Listen to Ball State graduate students as they share insights about their home countries, followed by a Q&A session.

Have you ever purchased an African Violet from a box store, only to have it die or stop flowering? Dr. Jeff Smith is a member of the African Violet Society of America and has combined his training as a Botanist with his hobby of African Violets. His program will give a brief history of African Violets, a short course on how to grow and reproduce these plants, and an informative slide show of the many types of violets that are available in the hobbyist world but not sold in box stores.

Dr. Chuck Reynolds will provide an update on enrollment, finances, teacher compensation, capital improvements, and student outcomes.

Learn how you can start incorporating the Mediterranean lifestyle into your daily life. This approach to health is more than just a diet—it’s a way of living that emphasizes wholesome foods, regular movement, and strong social connections.

Here’s a hint: Three contain alcohol and three have caffeine. Water of course is the basis of all life. But water is not always safe/available to drink or needed to be altered for various reasons. Presenter, Rich Harris, will discuss the development and importance of these drinks, several of which go back thousands of years. He will relate the most interesting facets about each.

Join us for the Association of Lifelong Learner's Annual Luncheon and business meeting.