FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2010
8:30 AM - 2:45 PM
TARGET AUDIENCE: This program is designed for Family Consumer Science high school and middle school educators and future educators. The program presented in the afternoon will be opened to MSU students and alumni.
CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS: Up to 5 units/hours available
WORKSHOP SESSIONS: Please select four session options. You are guaranteed three of your four choices.
1. Make Sense of Food - Dr. Joye Bond 7. Consumerism Trends
– Mary Behrens, M.S.
Learn how sensory evaluation is used in the food industry and experience the FCS Food Science and
Sensory Evaluation Labs. This is hands-on session, with activities you can take right into your foods
Learn about consumer trends that are affecting our families. In today’s economy, this is essential information to bring to your classroom.
8. Warm Hearts to Warm Hands – Dr. Jill Conlon
Recycling and/or Service learning curriculum ideas for classrooms.
2. Fashion Merchandising and Design Curriculum -
Connie Pittmann, M.S.
Explores curriculum, project ideas & PowerPoints for your classroom.
3. Obesity in America – A National Crisis –
Dr. David Bissonnette Obtain current information regarding obesity in America to update your classroom material.
4. Focus on Families
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Dr. Jill Conlon
Ideas and activities for middle schools or high schools to promote “Families” in your school and community.
5.
Let’s Play Together – Dr. Heather Von Bank
Learn about the importance of playing with children for positive development. Learn about Mankato’s Parent-
Child Play Day implemented by the Department of FCS students and faculty. Ideas will be given for hands-on activities designed for caregivers and children to play.
6. Fats: The Good, the Bad, and the Delicious –
Dr. Susan Fredstrom Get the new scoop on fats in your classroom. Take used sweaters and recycle them to create mittens. These mittens then can be used as a fundraiser or as a donation to individuals or community service agencies. Low cost project that develops student design, sewing and citizenship skills through recycling and recreating.
9.
"Prezi"
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Valorie Rose, M.S.
Prezi is a story telling and presentation tool that has replaced PowerPoint! It’s an entirely Flash-based application that lets you break away from the slide-byslide approach of most presentations. Instead, it allows you to create non-linear presentations where you can zoom in and out of a visual map containing words, links, images and videos.
the diet, with some ideas for use in food preparation lab, suitable for middle and high school .
FEATURED GUEST SPEAKER:
Presenting:
- Skills that can lead to added success in your life and career!
Luann Alemao is the business owner of Luann Alemao and Associates, LLC, an image and etiquette, food and nutrition speaking consulting firm. Luann has been in business for 24 years as a Family and
Consumer Science professional and educator. Luann was just recently awarded the National Business
Entrepreneur award for the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences.
Learn more about Luann at http://www.laanda.com/ .

SCHEDULE
8:30 Registration and Refreshments
9:00 Welcome and Introduction to Dept. of
Family Consumer Science at MSU
9:30 Workshop Session 1
10:15 Break
10:30 Workshop Session 2
11:15 Break
11:30 Workshop Session 3
12:15 Break for lunch
12:30 Lunch (served on site) and FCS at MSU Showcase
1:30 – 2:30 Featured Speaker & Program
2:30 Conclusion, Evaluations, Door Prizes
2:45 Tour of FCS Department or MSU Campus (optional)
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
How to Register: Online at https://secure.mnsu.edu/EventsConferences/?department=FCS with Visa or MasterCard or register by phone with credit card by contacting the Department of Family Consumer Science at 507-389-2421 or
800-627-3529 or mail in your registration form and fee (see below).
Registration Fees (includes lunch & materials):
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Individual pre-registration received by Oct. 22: $35
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Registrations received after October 22 or onsite
(space-available basis): $45
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Full time students (no CE hours): $20
Pre-registration deadline: Oct. 22, 2010
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No refunds 48 hours prior to workshop date
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Assume your registration is complete unless notified.
PARKING & MAP: Free parking available in Lot 16 green rows only. Please refer to the campus map and driving directions at: http://www.mnsu.edu/maps/ . The Department of FCS in located in Wiecking Center at 314 Ellis Ave.
Please use the doors located on the east side of the building.
HOTEL INFORMATION: http://www.mnsu.edu/admissions/visit/hotels.html
VISITOR INFORMATION: http://www.greatermankato.com/
A member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System. Minnesota State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity University.
Individuals with a disability who need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the Department of Family Consumer
Science at 507-389-2421 (V), 800-627-3529 or 711 (MRS/TTY) at least five working days prior to the day of the event. This document is available in alternative format to individuals with disabilities by calling the above numbers.
Please complete and return the registration form with your check payable to Minnesota State University, Mankato to:
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Contact Information:
Phone: 507-389-2421 or 300-627-3529
Fax: 507-389-2411
Family Consumer Science
102 Wiecking Center
Mankato, MN 56001
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Email: christine.sieberg@mnsu.edu
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