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Fairchild Briefs and Education Briefs

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FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. --  The following is a list of upcoming Fairchild events and other pertinent 92nd Air Refueling Wing information. Education briefs are located at the bottom of the page.

Highlighted Events:

Town Hall Meeting on Commander's Access Channel
A 40-minute video of the Jan. 14 Town Hall Meeting will play on the Commander's Access Channel, Channel 5, through mid-February to ensure all base personnel have the opportunity to review the discussions on base housing privatization. The video will run at 2 a.m., 8 a.m., 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. to allow for viewing by personnel on either day or night shifts.

Feb. 20: Scholarship for Military Children deadline
The deadline for the Scholarships for Military Children is Feb. 20. Applications must be turned into the commissary by close of business. Qualified seniors planning to enroll in a four-year program of studies the following fall, or college students already enrolled in a four-year program are eligible. At least one $1,500 scholarship is awarded at every commissary location with a qualified applicant. Additional information may be found at http://www.militaryscholar.org or www.commissaries.com.

Upcoming Events Jan. 25 - Feb. 1:

Jan. 25: Funspot Friday Night Frenzy
There will be a FunSpot Friday Night Frenzy Jan. 25 from 4 to 10 p.m. There will be unlimited Funspot Fun For $5, which includes bowling, skating, miniature golf, pool tables and batting cages. Call 247-2422 for more information.

Jan. 26: Ice Climbing Adventure and Fishing Trip
The Outdoor Recreation Connection is hosting an ice climbing adventure Jan. 26. The ORC will provide instruction and equipment for safe travel up a frozen waterfall. The cost is $30 per person. The ORC is also hosting a fishing trip to a nearby lake. The cost is $45 per person. Participants will meet at the ORC at 8 a.m. for both events. Call 247-5211 to sign up.

Education Briefs

Study skills class
The study skills class is designed for military, civilians and dependents returning to college after a long absence. The class introduces individuals to time management, memory, reading for comprehension and test taking tips. Classes are scheduled for Feb. 6 and March 5 at the base Education Center in Room 113 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Reservations are necessary. Contact Dennis Ottmar at 247-4209 or dennis.ottmar@fairchild.af.mil with for enrollment information.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, and non-degree certificate of completion programs. The courses can be completed in a classroom setting or online. Call 244-3832 for more information, head to the base Education Center to sign up or go to www.erau.edu/spokane.

Park University
-The Fairchild Campus Center will be offering the Writing Competency Test on Jan. 29; Feb. 5, 12, 19 and 26; and March 11, 18 and 25. Please call the Fairchild Campus Center at 244-2020 to schedule an appointment.

- Park's Online Learning program has seven Bachelor of Science Degree Completion Programs online and over 250 internet courses offered each term. The online learning environment allows students to go to class when and where their schedules permit. For more information, please call 244-2020 or send an email to fair@park.edu.

-Park University offers several online Graduate Degree Programs. Master's degrees are available in: Public Affairs, Business Administration, Communication and Leadership, Education, and Healthcare Leadership of which all have various concentrations to choose from. For more information, please call 1-800-745-7275, ext 6214, visit www.park.edu/grad, or send an email to gradschool@park.edu.

Southern Illinois University
Southern Illinois University Carbondale offers an accelerated-format Bachelor of Science degree program at Fairchild. No associate degree is required to start the program, and up to 44 semester hours can be granted for work experience and technical training. Earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Workforce Education and Development. Call 244-3356 or 244-3789 for information.