OPTIONS Student Enjoy Culinary Instruction Class
- Apr, 27th 2017
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OPTIONS Student Enjoy Culinary Instruction Class Each semester, OPTIONS students have the opportunity to work with a Southern Illinois University Carbo
Congratulations to our award winners!
- Feb, 17th 2016
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Several students were recognized for rising up and exceeding expectations in the OPTIONS program at Italian Village last week. From October to December 2015, staff evaluated each student’s performance in areas such as budgeting, meal planning,
OPTIONS Arrowsmith – “Pie In The Face”
- Dec, 11th 2015
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The OPTIONS Arrowsmith students have been working collectively to earn the opportunity to throw pies at the Arrowsmith teachers and two additional (student-chosen) OPTIONS staff members. The students earned this opportunity by working ha
OPTIONS F.I.T. 5K
- Oct, 05th 2015
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OPTIONS F.I.T. (fitness in training) crew completed their first 5K of the year in Murphysboro at the dog day event. All the proceeds supported the Murphysboro Dog Park and helped to raise community awareness about local no kill shelters in Southern
Jen Phillips appointed to the Statewide Independent Living Council of Illinois
- Sep, 21st 2015
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The Statewide Independent Living Council of Illinois is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Philips to the Council for a three-year term. Jennifer Phillips is the Associate Director at OPTIONS in Carbondale which is affiliated with
OPTIONS student received Bachelor of Fine Arts from Southern Illinois University
- May, 12th 2014
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OPTIONS student, Tyler H. graduated from Southern Illinois University Saturday, May 10th, 2014 with his Bachelor of Fine Arts. Congratulations Tyler, we are extremely proud of you. This has been a special needs program update from Experience OP
OPTIONS holds first independent Strategic Planning meeting
- Dec, 17th 2013
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[slideshow custom] OPTIONS held their first independent Strategic Planning meeting on December 12, in Brehm’s Student Activities Center. All OPTIONS stakeholders were invited to participate. The participation of all stakeholders is greatly encourag
OPTIONS students complete fire extinguisher training
- Jul, 23rd 2013
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[slideshow custom] Students at OPTIONS recently completed Fire Extinguisher Training conducted by Carbondale Fire Inspector Tom Manis. This has been a special needs program update from Experience OPTIONS. You may also click here to read the origin
OPTIONS students spread Holiday Cheer
- Dec, 19th 2012
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Students at OPTIONS Transitions to Independence spread some Holiday Cheer prior to Winter Break. Extension students at OPTIONS had the opportunity to purchase Holiday gifts for local school children in need. Students used their own activity money to
OPTIONS students explore culinary diversity through Holiday Social dinner
- Dec, 06th 2012
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[slideshow custom] OPTIONS students explore cultures through cuisine every Wednesday evening. This past Wednesday, students enjoyed their “Holiday Social.” Culinary Diversity Night is a themed dinner where each standard apartment prepares a
OPTIONS student prepare a feast for their Halloween Bash
- Nov, 06th 2012
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[slideshow custom] OPTIONS students explore cultures through cuisine every Wednesday evening. This past Wednesday, students enjoyed a “Halloween Bash.” Culinary Diversity Night is a themed dinner where each standard apartment prepares a complex d
OPTIONS students hold food drive
- Nov, 06th 2012
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OPTIONS Transitions to Independence extension students held a food drive to collect canned and dry goods to donate to the Good Samaritan House Food Pantry recently. The students had a goal of collecting 200 items. This has been a special needs pr
OPTIONS hosts Parent & Family Weekend
- Oct, 22nd 2012
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OPTIONS Transitions to Independence held a Taste of Southern Illinois appetizer get-together for students, families, and staff during their Fall Parent & Family Weekend on Friday, October 19. The event was held at Copper Dragon in Carbondale, an
OPTIONS student helps JALC stream video of sporting events
- Oct, 02nd 2012
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Logan Media Services photo OPTIONS student and part-time John A. Logan College student Jonathan LeBlond, a native of Libertyville, was busy this week filming a recent basketball workout. It is with LeBlond’s high-tech equipment and understanding o
Culinary Diversity Night at OPTIONS
- Sep, 25th 2012
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[slideshow custom] OPTIONS students explore cultures through cuisine every Wednesday evening. This past Wednesday, students enjoyed “Into the Garden.” Culinary Diversity Night is a themed dinner where each standard apartment prepares a complex d