Are you frazzled by Facebook? All a twitter about Twitter? Learn how to utilize social/professional online networks to find friends, family and opportunity. A user-friendly guide to navigating these online resources. Find out what you should and should not do when social networking.

John Hill is charged with providing career services to all 420,000 MSU alumni. He also conducts career/professional/corporate development events on various topics.   He runs the 10th largest official LinkedIn alumni group with nearly 15,000 members. Hill came to MSUAA from the MSU Career Service Network where he was the internship developer for the university. Hill is a graduate of Michigan State University.
 

Yoga has been practiced for more than 5,000 years, and currently, close to 11 million Americans are enjoying its health benefits. Yoga can hardly be called a trend.   Some believe that Yoga is a science of health. When Yoga is practiced correctly, it helps reduce the negative effects of stress on the mind and body and can help the body cope with aging.  This session will focus on exercises that can help women in coping with stress and hormonal changes as well as develop strength, flexibility and balance.

Toni Thomas carries both her Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Michigan State University in Kinesiology and Athletic Administration.  She began practicing yoga 10 years ago and trained under world renowned yogi, Jonny Kest.   She currently has 200 hours of training registered with Yoga Alliance.

You’ve recycled your newspapers, purchased reusable shopping bags and switched your light bulbs to the little squiggly ones, now what?
 
Don’t worry, you don’t have to get rid of your Christian Dior and live off the grid. Often times, people think making more sustainable decisions means sacrificing their quality of life. Jennifer Sowa, from MSU’s Office of Campus Sustainability will teach you how to make small, but meaningful decisions to positively impact the environment and your household’s bottom line.

Jennifer recently joined MSU’s Office of Campus Sustainability in 2009 as an Assistant Director. Prior to that, she was a Project Coordinator for the Office of the VP for Finance and Operations. Jennifer leads the Be Spartan Green campaign and other communication initiatives for the Office of Campus Sustainability. She’s also an MSU alumna and has worked to integrate sustainability into her lifestyle without sacrificing her girlie favorites.

 

 Pat will be discussing how the planets at the time of birth show our life path  and serve as a guide in helping individuals actualize their talents and skills as well as understand and avoid the pitfalls and difficulties that life can bring. She will show how the symbolism of astrology shows up in our daily lives and how individuals, our state and nation are being impacted by the current planetary movements.   

Pat Perkins has over 30 years experience studying, teaching, and consulting in astrology.  She is one of the originators of the Learning Center for Astrological Studies founded in 1983, a progressive astrological learning school dedicated to the promotion and teaching of astrology where she developed several of the courses currently taught.  She recently retired her position as President to concentrate on her consulting business but will continue to instruct classes.   She also served 3 years as President of the Michigan Federation of Astrology and 22 years as a Human Resource Analyst with State Government.
 

It’s tough out in the job market right now, but there are ways you can navigate the job market to find opportunities that may not be transparent to you right now. This session will focus on:
     * Leveraging your networks on and offline
     * Developing and understanding where the jobs are right now
     * Marketing yourself in a tough economy
     * Developing a guide for your career success

John Hill is charged with providing career services to all 420,000 MSU alumni. He also conducts career/professional/corporate development events on various topics.   He runs the 10th largest official LinkedIn alumni group with nearly 15,000 members. Hill came to MSUAA from the MSU Career Service Network where he was the internship developer for the university. Hill is a graduate of Michigan State University.

 As a businesswoman how much time have you spent educating yourself and climbing the corporate ladder?  6 years? 8 years?  Or longer?  Business is about relationships, networks and connections.  BusinessMEN have known for years that more connections are made and more business is conducted on the golf course than across any conference table.  When you play golf, relationships are built and information is shared.  Playing business golf can help you expand your networks, build relationships, meet new clients and get a peek at a person’s true character.  Learn how business golf is just as important as an MBA and how getting out of the office and onto the course will advance your career.

Jan Brintnall is an LPGA ’Class A’ Member Professional and owner of Jan Brintnall Golf School, LLC.  She teaches BUS 491 “Using Golf In Business” for The Eli Broad College of Business at Michigan State University in both East Lansing and at the University Of St. Andrews in St. Andrews, Scotland.

This session will empower you with culinary knowledge! Have you ever wondered if there is really a difference between the variety of whisks on the market, what does a reamer do, what is that giant garlic press contraption chefs use for potatoes, what knife should I be cutting with and why, why, why?! Join Chef Denene Vincent of Le Chat Gourmet Cooking School for a fun-filled hour revealing the mysteries of kitchen gadgets, cookware and knives!

Chef Denene Vincent is the Founder and Executive Chef of Le Chat Gourmet Cooking School, offering hands-on cooking classes, team building and private events in a state-of-the-art classroom kitchen with gourmet cookware shop. Located on three acres, in the warmer months guests are invited to tour the organic gardens and collect fresh herbs and heirloom produce for use in their culinary creations. In addition, Chef Vincent also leads week-long Culinary Vacations to destinations as Tuscany, Italy and Bordeaux, France.
 

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the accumulation of paper and other “stuff” at home and/or at your office? This session will identify some of the causes of clutter, describe the benefits of getting organized and provide tips for getting control of your clutter. Specific areas of the home will be addressed as well as the best ways to dealwith “paper paralysis” both at home and at the office. Getting organized can save you time, money and give you peace of mind.

Rita is a member of the National Association of Professional Organizers. She has a Master’s degree in arts and teaching from the University of Illinois.  She is committed to helping others experience the peace of mind that getting organized can bring.  Cluttergone® strives to develop personalized systems for each individual client.  Rita’s interests include residential and office clutter management, filing systems and relocations, working with seniors, and giving presentations on organizing topics.

Do you want to look 10-15 pounds thinner without dieting?  This session will talk about how a good fit bra can make a difference in your appearance. It is said that 85% of women are wearing the incorrect bra size and this session will help you learn what’s right for you so you can look and feel your best. You will learn statistics about bras as well as talk about wear and care of bras. A good fit bra that lifts and supports will do just that!

Self-professed “bra ladies” Lisa Fowler and Millie Heinz are both from Haslett where they live with their husbands and children. They are representatives of Essential Bodywear and spend a lot of time talking about how to properly support and take care of breasts.

Macy’s and Christian Dior present a fun and interactive “Master Class” featuring the talent of Dior Show Artist Endre Horvath. Participants will learn practical tips and tricks of the trade and have a chance to learn how to apply spring trends with the help of Dior National Makeup Artists.

Endre is one of Dior’s most sought after regional artists. He has worked along with Pati Dubroff, one of Hollywood’s top celebrity make up artists, who has created looks for such famous faces as Naomi Watts, Gwyneth Paltrow, Drew Barrymore, and Liv Tyler. His expertise and imagination are also prized by top fashion photographers and seen on the pages of Vogue, W, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, and Vanity Fair. Endre encourages all women to experiment with make up to find the perfect balance with their inner beauty. Endre also enjoys playing up every woman’s best features and customize a perfect custom look that suits their style. As a Regional Artist, Endre draws inspiration from the heritage of Dior. “I love the inspiration Dior brings from fashion into make up and Dior has the most amazing color to create the perfect look.”

Men are like microwaves, Women are like crock pots.  Men need respect while women need love. These are just a couple of the gender differences which are inherent in men and women.  Join Debbie and Ken Alexander as they share what they have learned through 25 years of study on the topic and counseling singles and couples.   Their humorous and engaging style brings to light the importance of understanding and recognizing that men and women are different.   No, really they ARE!!  Come and hear how you can apply this knowledge to your relationships with spouses, children and coworkers.
 
Debbie and Ken have been married for over 28 years.  They have been involved with preparing couples for marriage for over 25 years.  They focus on giving couples the tools they need for a successful long-term relationship.  Together they have counseled over 100 couples and conducted seminars on this topic.  The most interesting places they conducted these seminars was in state and federal prisons.  Professionally, Ken tutors Korean professionals and students in the English language and Debbie is the Assistant Executive Director at the Capital Area Transportation Authority.  They are the proud parents of a 21-year of son.