Editor’s note: School news is a schedule of upcoming events, programs and other activities on area school and college campuses.

Information for School News should be submitted to The Meridian Star by 5 p.m. on the Friday before Wednesday publication. Information may be mailed to P.O. Box 1591, Meridian, MS 39301; faxed to (601) 485-1275; or e-mailed to ibrown@themeridianstar.com (make information part of the e-mail message, not an attachment).



FYI

• LIVINGSTON, Ala. — The University of West Alabama has created a Division of Online Programs.

Under the direction of Dean Louis Smith, the division is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the university’s online degree programs, including course scheduling and staffing, planning and assessment and responding to student questions and concerns. Previously, online programs were housed in the School of Graduate Studies.

For more information about UWA’s new Division of Online Programs, call toll-free (877) UWA-1835 or visit www.online.uwa.edu.



Here’s a look at upcoming seminars at Lamar School. The seminars are for parents, teachers, counselors, church workers and anyone who lives and works with school-age children:

• Thursday — “Preparing Your Children for Adulthood.” Seminar will provide parents the tools they need to teach their child how to comply with the demands being placed on them now and the demands society will place on them in the near future. Certificate of attendance for 1.5 contact hours offered.



Here’s a look at upcoming events at Meridian Community College.



• Today — Community Development session: Customer Service Training, 8 a.m., MCC Webb Hall, Great Southern Room. Cost: Free. For more information, Tiffany Harper, (601) 484-8856.

• Nov. 12 — MCC and Mississippi Space Grant Consortium lecture, “Life and Death of Stars,” 6 p.m., McCain Theater, Ivy Hall. Admission: Free. for more information, Dr. Angie Carraway, (601) 484-8660.

• Nov. 12 — Community Development Session: Crash Course in Piano, 6 p.m., Webb Hall. Cost: $50. For more information, contact Tiffany Harper, (601) 484-8856.

• Nov. 13 — Webb Hall open house, Workforce Windows of Opportunity, from 1 p.m.-6 p.m., Webb Hall. For more information, call Tiffany Harper, (601) 484-8856.

• Nov. 13 & 15 — Community Development Session: “Manners Are Everything,” two sessions for children ages 8-14, 4 p.m., Smith Hall Room 108. Cost: $35. For more information, call Tiffany Harper, (601) 484-8856.



Here’s a look at upcoming events at East Central Community College in Decatur:

• Nov. 5 — Beauty Pageant, 7 p.m., Huff Auditorium. Admission is $5 and the public is invited to attend. ECCC students are admitted at no charge with a valid ID card.

• Nov. 8-10 — East Central Community College Players’ production of David Rogers’ “If A Man Answers,” 7 p.m., Mabry Memorial Cafeteria. Tickets are $12 each. To make reservations, call the college switchboard at (601) 635-2111 or toll free (877) 462-3222.

• Nov. 12 — The Collegians’ fall campus concert, 8 p.m., Huff Auditorium. The popular rock ‘n’ roll band will perform hits by Daughtry, LeAnn Rimes, Pink and many other artists. Special guests will be Larry Blackburn and friends.



Here’s a look at upcoming events at Mississippi State University-Meridian Campus:



A series of Wellness Therapy Institute workshops will be held through April. Sessions are scheduled from 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. in Room 112 (unless otherwise noted). Participants will receive 3 contact hours each (CEUs and SWUs available). Registration fee $30 each (Preregistration is required)

Sessions topics and instructors are:

• Nov. 28 — Creative Counseling Techniques, Rhonda Carr

To register or for more information, contact: Dr. Julia Porter, (601) 484-0184 or e-mail her at jporter@meridian.msstate



Here’s a look at upcoming educational programs and events at area campuses and other venues:



• Friday — TEAM UP for Early Identification and Treatment of ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders and Speech/Language Disorders, MSU Riley Center. Registration is from 7:15 a.m.-8 a.m. Conference is from 8 a.m.-3:45 p.m. Fee: $35. CEUs, SWUs, Contact hours available.

Speakers and their topics will be: Lee Lee Marlow, Ph.D., licensed psychologist, moderator; Susan Buttross, MD, ADHD & ADHD Treatment; Susan Buttross, MD, Autism Spectrum Disorders; Dorothy Scattone, Ph.D., BCBA, Autism Spectrum Disorders Treatment; and Lorie Naef, MSW, LCSW,

Behavior Management.

For more information and to register, visit http://conted.umc.edu.