Brief: Education wraps up year's celebration

The UI College of Education is hosting a research symposium Sept. 23
through 25 at the Levis Faculty Center as the culmination of a year of
celebration in observance of its 75th anniversary.

"Change and Diversity: Challenges for Education" will feature UI faculty
and alumni, as well as distinguished participants from across the nation,
according to Ellen Swengel, one of the organizers.  Keynote speakers will
be Nancy Cole, president of Educational Testing Service and former dean of
the UI College of Education, at 4:30 p.m. Sept.  23, and Nathaniel Gage,
the Margaret Jacks Professor of Education at Stanford University, at 3 p.m.
Sept. 24.

Individual department and unit receptions will be held Friday evening; the
college will host a reception on Saturday night.

All participants must register. Registration costs $25, but College of
Education faculty and staff members may attend for $10. Education students
may attend for free.

Registration forms are available in 38 Education Building or may be
obtained by calling 333-0960.

The 75th Anniversary Celebration kicked off in May 1993.