World Autism Awareness Day
Light It Up Blue
Wednesday, March 30th, 2011
Light It Up Blue Fun Run
2:30pm | Carnesecca Plaza
Student-Athletes will be raising awareness by placing blue bows and
puzzle pieces around campus.
Thursday,
March 31st, 2011
Light It Up Blue Commuter Breakfast
8:00am
– 10:00am | DAC Student Organization Lounge, Room 128
Start
your day with a continental “blue” breakfast, information about
autism, and a special showing of the movie Temple Grandin. T-Shirts, Pins and Bracelets will be on sale
and all proceeds will be donated to Autism Speaks.
Light It Up Blue with PS 177
11:00am
– 2:00pm |DAC Student Organization Lounge, Room 128
An
exclusive School of Education event (invite only)! The School of Education is sponsoring the
LIUB PS 177 by having FUNTIME SESSIONS.
Education majors will be able to join us as we engage with students
from PS. 177 in arts and crafts, story time, STJ mini campus tour,
coloring, snack time, and a light it up blue special egg
hunt!
Autism Workshop
|
3:00pm
– 6:00pm | Location TBD.
Concetta
Russo, Assistant
Professor Human Services and Counseling
Course Description: This workshop teaches educators effective
strategies to manage behaviors of
children with autism. Email: colvinr@stjohns.edu
|
Light it Up Fun Soccer Clinic in collaboration with our RedStorm
Women’s Soccer Team!
5:00pm
– 6:00pm | STJ Great Lawn (Rain Location: Carnesecca
Arena)
Inside of Their World: Candlelight Vigil of Hope
8:00pm
– 10:00pm | DAC Patio and Living Room
Please
join the University Community as we gather together in prayer and
hope! Hear from mothers of Autistic
children as they welcome us into their world. Light reception to follow.
Friday,
April 1st, 2011
Light It Up Blue Sibling Event
1:00pm
| St. Thomas More Conference Room
Meet others who understand what it means to be
the sibling of a person with a disability.
For more info email: sheabyrp@stjohns.edu