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Special or guest students
People not working toward a UW degree but interested in taking university credit classes this spring may apply now as a special or guest student. The application can be downloaded from http://www.dcs.wisc.edu/usg or call 262-1156 to request a form by mail. Questions can be directed to the Division of Continuing Studies at nondegree.students@mail.dcs.wisc.edu or visit the office weekdays at 905 University Ave. or call 262-2115. UW–Madison spring classes begin Jan. 22.

Spring online courses
For a complete description of the following six-week courses offered by Continuing Medical Education, visit: http://www.ed2go.com/cme/courses.html.

For general information, e-mail Rhonda Dix, rkdix@facstaff.wisc.edu

Here is the list of online courses available:

• INTERNET COURSES: Introduction to the Internet, creating Web pages, advanced Web pages, creating Web graphics, getting organized with Outlook, Java programming for the Web, CGI programming for the Web, JavaScript programming for the Web, Dreamweaver, Microsoft Frontpage.
• COMPUTER COURSES: Introduction to PC troubleshooting, Photoshop basics, Quicken for Windows, Microsoft Access-intro/intermediate, Microsoft Excel-intro/intermediate, Microsoft Word-intro/intermediate/advanced, Introduction to Microsoft Powerpoint, Basic A+: Certification-intro/intermediate/advanced, Windows file and disk management
• PERSONAL ENRICHMENT COURSES: The craft of magazine writing, personal financial planning, A-to-Z grantwriting, debt elimination techniques that work.
• LEGAL COURSES: Paralegal certificate program 1 and 2.
• SMALL BUSINESS COURSES: Start your own consulting practice, Start and operate your own home-based business, marketing for small businesses, practical financial management for small businesses, Business communication using e-mail.
• LARGE BUSINESS COURSES: Basic supervision 1 and 2, project management principles 1 and 2, customer service 1, 2 and 3.

Senior Cost-Free Auditors Invited to Apply Now
Under recent legislation, Wisconsin seniors age 60 and older are invited to audit regular UW–Madison lecture courses at no charge. Resident senior guest students interested in enrolling in spring classes should apply for admission through Jan. 12. Call 262-2115 for the application.

Music Classes for Adults
Continuing Studies is offering a wide selection of music courses for adults starting in February. Topics range from history of bluegrass music, beginning harp and madrigal singing to Irish repertoire expansion, improving your voice and listening to the great composers. Fees range from $55 to $90. Information: 265-5629; www.dcs.wisc.edu/lsa.

Fitness Classes Scheduled
Faculty and staff can choose from fitness classes offered by Continuing Studies starting in January. Classes include Chinese meditation, ch’i kung exercise for health, Pilates conditionings Kundalini yoga, Alexander technique, acupressure and others. Information: 263-8927; www.dcs.wisc.edu/lsa.

Continuing Education Catalog
The Winter/Spring 2001 Continuing Studies Catalog is available. It contains information about noncredit personal enrichment and professional development courses for adults in the fields of visual arts, aging and long-term care, clergy programs, communication, dance, developmental disabilities, evaluation and outcome, fitness and movement, history, international languages, literature, marketing, media relations, mediation, mental health, music, nonprofit development, photography, public management, publication design, study skills, theater and drama, travel/study, video production, women’s studies, and writing and editing. Copies can be found at the information desk in Bascom, at the lobby display at 905 University Ave.; at Dane County public libraries and from the Division of Continuing Studies, 262-1156; cont.ed@mail.dcs.wisc.edu.

Visual Arts Courses
Fees: $25-$150

Continuing Studies offers many visual arts classes starting in February. Topics range from realist painting and working with pastels to making sacred bowls and applying color theory. Classes meet Saturdays and weeknights. Information: 263-6322; lju@mail.dcs.wisc.edu.

Dance Courses
Fees: $44-$88

This winter/spring semester Continuing Studies is offering dance courses, including ballet, African American dance, jazz dance, ballroom dance, Irish dance and Scottish country dancing. New courses focus on contact improvisation and dance turns. Information: 263-8927; kec@mail.dcs.wisc.edu.

Language courses for adults
Beginning and intermediate continuing education language courses start in January by Continuing Studies in French, Spanish and German. An advanced Spanish course is scheduled. Beginning courses are available in Norwegian and Italian. Directed (correspondence) study courses are offered in French, Spanish, German, Polish and Russian. Classes are held at West High School, 30 Ash St., or on campus. For information on Spanish call (608) 262-3428; for other languages call 262-4873.

Depression study
Greg Kolden, psychiatry, is seeking volunteers for a continuing study of a new psychotherapy for depression. Participants receive 20 weeks of the new psychotherapy (“Self-System Therapy”) or a standard therapy for depression. Individuals receiving treatment are not eligible. Information: 263-6110.

Graduate School Seminar Series
The Graduate School announces training opportunities on topics related to the research mission of the UW–Madison. Campus researchers, administrators, educators and support staff can attend free seminars on subjects related to intellectual property, research program management and research funding opportunities. New presentations focusing on finding research funding and administering and managing research awards have been added to the series:

• Administering the Wisconsin Graduate Fellowship Program
• Locating Funding Sources Using the Web
• Legal Issues in Sponsored Research Agreements
• Proposal Preparation Tips
• Preparing Grant Budgets

The seminars will be presented by representatives of the Graduate School offices of University-Industry Relations and Research and Sponsored Programs in collaboration with the Office of Administrative Legal Services, the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation and the Business School. Registration requested for most seminars. Information: Jane Sherwood, 263-2840; http://www.wisc.edu/uir/.

Retention Action Project
The Retention Action Project listens to concerns and facilitates dialogue on subjects to educate everyone about differences and multicultural experiences to take action in making the campus community climate more comfortable. In collaboration with the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and the Equity and Diversity Resource Center, RAP will bring a meeting to your department or community. Information: 263-4536.