The Continuing Classroom: Museums Engaging Adults in Lifelong Learning A Workshop presented by the Midwest Region of EdCom, the Association of Midwest Museums (AMM), and the Illinois Humanities Council Saturday, February 26, 2005 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. The Art Institute of Chicago 111 S. Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60603 With an increasing aging population as well as young professionals who wish to be more active, educators can play a major role in involving and engaging them with their local museums and cultural institutions. Speakers representing museum programming for the many segments of the adult population will engage in a discussion moderated by Jeffrey K. Smith, professor and chair of the department of Educational Psychology at Rutgers University and head of research and audience development at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This special workshop will include group dialogue and an interactive or hands-on project. The cost for the workshop if $20 for AMM or EdCom members and $30 for non-members. The workshop is open to the public and is designed for museum educators in all museums and cultural institutions. Off-street parking is available and the facility is wheelchair accessible. Continental breakfast will be provided and lunch is on your own. For additional information, please contact Sarah Boyd, chair of Midwest EdCom, at 312-443-3706 or [log in to unmask] or visit the AMM web site at www.midwestmuseums.org. On- line registration is now available at the AMM web site or download a registration form at the AMM web site. ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).