Workshop Options

It’s YOUR History Too! -- Hosted by Ms. Brenda Alexander, Assistant Professor of History and Mrs. Bev Vos, Business Services
Bev and Brenda will share with you how their discoveries of their individual families’ histories fit in with all of history. Through these discoveries they will teach you how to discover your own family story and genealogy research.

The Empty Nest -- Hosted by Dr. Joanne Stephenson, Faculty Member of Education Department
Now that your kids are growing up, how do you deal with the empty nest? Joanne will lead you through discussion and ideas to adapt and grow from this inevitable syndrome.

Tools For Bible Study -- Hosted by the Department of Christian Studies
Join one of our nationally recognized Christian Studies Faculty as he equips you with tools to study the Bible effectively.

"Is it too Late to Change Careers?" -- Hosted by Mrs. Lynn Gnaegy, Director of Career Services
Lynn will discuss techniques and assessments to determine what career change is right for you! Don’t miss out hearing this dynamic and well-versed speaker!

"Stretching Your College Dollars" -- Hosted by Mr. Paul Veazey, Acting Vice President for Church Services/Director of Planned Giving
A panel of alumni professionals will help you to understand how you can make the most of your students' college dollars, both today and in the future.

Financial Management -- Hosted by Dr. Howard and Mrs. Debbie Newell, Faculty Members in the School of Business
Howard and Debbie will teach you skills and techniques to manage your finances while your student is at Union and to plan ahead for your future!

Gallery Talk -- Hosted by Mr. Lee Benson, Professor of Art
Lee will tour you through Union’s outstanding art gallery and give insight to the feature artist this week.

Creative Memories -- Hosted by Ms. Julie Powell, Instructor PEWS, Creative Memories Consultant
"These days would be remembered and kept from generation to generation and celebrated by every family..." Esther 9:28
Join Creative Memories Consultant Julie Powell in an educational hands-on class to help remember your student’s days at Union! Step-by-step you will learn how to turn your boxes of photos and memorabilia into keepsake, photo-safe albums. With instruction from a trained Creative Memories Consultant, you will learn tech- niques for cropping, layout, mounting, jour- naling, and much more. You will complete your first page in this class, so bring 6-8 photos relating to one event. All other mate- rials as well as educational handouts will be provided.