Author: Rachel Schichtl

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Passing of a lifelong dedicated member



It is with my deepest sympathy that I let you know of Sharon McManus’ passing on February 17, 2020. Sharon was a friend, a colleague, and a dedicated member of IFHE-US.


Sharon’s online obituary is at: http://
langelandsterenberg.tributes.
com/obituary/show/Sharon-McManus-108180495?


There you will find service information and photos, as well as have the opportunity to leave a message to the family in the guestbook and upload a photo to the photo album.
View the Online Obituary
When viewing obituaries at the LANGELAND STERENBERG YNTEMA website you can sign her guestbook, upload photos and post memorable stories.


We will be making plans for a tribute to Sharon at the AAFCS Annual Conference in Baltimore, June 25-27, 2020.


Sharon will be missed by all.

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Annual Meeting Berlin, Germany: March 4-6, 2020

Annual Meeting 2020

4.-6. March 2020, Bonn, Germany

The Annual Meeting focuses on “Advancing IFHE: successful stories & learning examples” and  World Home Economics Days 2021-2023.

Registration deadline is 28 January 2020, members register by paying a 95 Euro registration fee through the IFHE online payment 

https://www.ifhe.org/events/annual-meeting-2020/
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IFHE World Congress: August 2-8, 2020 Atlanta

“Home Economics: Soaring Toward Sustainable Development”

2nd – 8th August 2020

Atlanta Hyatt Regency Hotel

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Your IFHE-US colleagues are excited to welcome you to the United States.  The Congress will feature many traditional activities and some new ones, which include:

  • First Timers Event – orientation for newcomers
    • University Reunions – network with others from same US school
    • Learning Day on the Move – combines traditional educational and technical excursions with home visits
    • Professional Insights Into Sustainable Development Through Home Economics Programs – for university students and professionals
    • Youth Insights Into Sustainable Development Through Home Economics Program – for secondary students

Special considerations:

  • Package A includes Social Program; Package B is registration only; Package B additions adds selected parts of the Social Program
  • One day registration available
  • Learning Day on the Move – registration includes 1st $50 of cost

Ready for your review are:

  • First Announcement which includes Hotel Information
  • Second Announcement which includes registration and Learning Day on the Move descriptions
  • Call for Abstracts
  • Congress Budget Worksheet
  • Tentative Program-at-a-Glance
  • Visa information to enter the United States and Letter of Invitation

Important Dates: April 10, 2020

  • Early-bird Registration Ends
  • Presenter Registration Deadline

For more information go to: IFHE World Congress 2020.