Continuing Education will offer three workshops to adults in October.Delta State University Continuing Education has scheduled several non-credit workshops for adults during the month of October.
Grant Writing 101, Not your Granny’s Granny Square Crochet and Adult Swimming will be the three available classes.
Grant Writing 101:
Continuing Education has partnered with Robin Boyles from the Office of Institutional Grants on campus to offer a grant writing workshop. The topics of justifying your need; developing goals, objectives, and timelines: program development and evaluation; and building collaborations /partnerships will be discussed during the workshop. It is open to non profit organizations, school administrators, program directors, healthcare providers, teachers and any anyone else interested. The workshop will be on Oct. 8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Simmons Room of the Delta State Alumni House. The cost of the class is $50 and CEU credits are available for an extra charge of $15.
Not your Granny’s Granny Square:
This workshop will teach crochet for all skill levels. Beginners will learn the basic crochet stitches and will make a granny square scarf. Intermediate and advanced participants will learn new stitches, how to follow a pattern and how to use granny squares for larger projects such as a purses, hats or blankets. The workshop will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Oct. 6-29 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The fee to attend is $35 to covers all supplies needed.
Adult Swimming Lessons:
It’s never too late to learn how to swim. Join several Delta State swimmers as they teach the basics of swimming. Participants will learn to enjoy the water and feel comfortable jumping in the university pool. Lessons will be taught on Mondays and Wednesdays, Oct.12 to Nov. 4. The fee for the class is $75. Lessons will extend through the month of November for an additional cost, pending interest.
*** Early registration is required due to limited space in each class. To register, or for more information, contact Elizabeth Joel in the Office of Graduate and Continuing Studies at 662-846-4871 or ejoel@deltastate.edu.
