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Directory Lists Programs for Youth
Nearly 100 classes, camps, workshops and other activities for children and teens are featured in UW–Madison’s new Programs for Youth directory. The publication includes programs for everyone from preschoolers through high school students. Programs focus on academics, the arts and athletics. Some are for students who are traditionally under-represented in particular academic areas such as science, math and/or computer technology. The majority of programs are in the summer, but many take place at other times of year.
For a copy of the Programs for Youth directory, contact the Division of Continuing Studies: phone 262-1156, fax 265-4555. Visit: http://www.dcs.wisc.edu/pre/programs/index.html.
Women’s Studies Meeting
Faculty and academic staff from UW Colleges are invited to attend “Beyond Boundaries: Introducing Women’s Studies Across the Curriculum,” meeting March 9-10 at the Friedrick Center in Madison. The program features Virginia Sapiro, UW–Madison, who will speak on “How I Was Introduced to Women’s Studies, How I Introduce Women’s Studies.” Information: Margaret Rozga, UW Colleges, mrozga@uwc.edu.
International Opportunities Awareness Month
February 2001 features the first International Opportunities Awareness Month, providing students campuswide with events specifically geared toward identifying international experiences and careers with a global focus. Students hear from peers who are international by upbringing or by experience — through participation in study, work, volunteering and/or teaching abroad — as well as from community members and alumni who currently work in an international capacity.
The International Work, Study and Travel Fair will be held Tuesday, Feb. 20, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. in Great Hall, Memorial Union. The Careers in the Public Sector Career Fair will be Tuesday, Feb. 27, 3-6 p.m. in Great Hall, Memorial Union.
For a list of events, visit: http://www.wisc.edu/ciber/intlopp. More information: Susan Huber Miller, shubermiller@bus.wisc.edu.
Lighting Your Fictional Fire
Saturday, Feb. 17, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Pyle Center
Fee: $105
Instructor: Marshall Cook, professor, Liberal Studies and the Arts
Learn how to get your story started and sustain the blaze. The course covers plot, characters, dialogue and description, drawing inspiration and illustrations from some of the best fiction writers. Ideal for writers just getting started on writing fiction and a great refresher for veterans. Information: 262-3447; cdesmet@dcs.wisc.edu.
Creating Characters You Care About
Saturday, Feb. 24, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Lowell Center
Fee: $105, includes critique of 15 pages
Instructor, Christine DeSmet, faculty associate, Liberal Studies and the Arts
Discover techniques for novels and movie scripts that make readers cry, laugh, suspend disbelief and cheer for characters who aren’t flat, clichéd or inconsistent. Learn what the gatekeepers — editors, agents, producers, actors — look for in characters. Develop “heart,” rooting interest, hooks, more effective traits and tags, memorable contrasts, meaningful conflicts. Weave character journeys into plots. Information: 262-3447; cdesmet@dcs.wisc.edu.
Creative Nonfiction Writing
Tuesdays, Feb. 20-March 6, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Lowell Center
Fee: $105
Instructor: Jerry Apps, emeritus professor and published author
Creative nonfiction books and articles are selling well. Creative nonfiction has a timeless quality and includes a good story and fresh metaphors. It is writing that accurately uses words, offers compelling dialogue and taps all the senses. In this workshop the instructor works with you to help you understand and develop techniques for writing columns, articles, memoirs and books. In-class and optional out-of-class assignments. Information: 262-3447; cdesmet@dcs.wisc.edu.
All About Oils
Wednesdays, Feb. 14-April 11, 7:15-10:15 p.m., Mosse Humanities Building
Fee: $135
Instructor: Theron Caldwell Ris
This course has structure although most of the time in class is spent with each participant working on his or her chosen painting skills and styles. Classes begin with a quick painting exercise and include a skill demonstration. The instructor gives individual attention. Information: 263-6322; loneill@dcs.wisc.edu.
Free ESL Classes
This spring, the English as a Second Language Program is offering free English communication classes to adult non-student members of the university community; visiting scholars, spouses and their families; and Madison residents who are non-native speakers of English and interested in improving their English. UW–Madison students are not eligible. These classes will be taught by teachers-in-training enrolled in English 335 (F.S.I Techniques and Materials) under the supervision of the English 335 instructor. Classes will be on campus and will begin the week of Feb. 13 and continue through May 4. If you are interested in participating, fill out a form in the ESL office, 5134 Helen C. White. Instructor: Becky Fisher, bvfisher@facstaff.wisc.edu.
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 are available at the information desk in Bascom, the lobby display at 905 University Ave., Dane County public libraries and the Division of Continuing Studies, 262-1156; cont.ed@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.
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 World Wide 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.
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Campus Tours
Prospective student visits: information session followed by tour, Monday-Friday. Reservations and schedule: 262-3318. Walking tour for visitors: Monday-Friday, 3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, noon. No reservations necessary. All tours leave from the Red Gym. On weekends, tour leaves at noon. Information: 263-2400, visitor@redgym.wisc.edu.
Depression Study
The UW Psychiatry Clinical Trials Unit has a research study that may be of interest if you are experiencing depression. The evaluations, labs and study drug are confidential and will be provided at no cost. Participants get paid $20 for each completed visit (visits average about 45 minutes). If you are not enjoying life anymore, you may be depressed. Everything may feel too much of an effort — classes, studying, even socializing. A lot of times this is a sign of depression, not a sign of laziness, lack of will power, or sign that you can’t “cut it.” Some other ways you might feel if you are depressed are:tired or easily fatigued; don’t enjoy things you used to get pleasure from; trouble sleeping; feeling sad or down a lot; changes in your appetite; difficulty concentrating or making decisions; feeling guilty or bad about yourself. Information: Emily Crawford, 265-8245.
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.
Jobs at the Union
Dozens of part-time jobs are available for students and nonstudents. Students have flexibility in planning schedules. To see openings, stop by human resources offices, weekdays, 408 Memorial Union, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.; or 231 Union South, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Memorial Library Tours
Conducted on request. Information: 265-2505.
Union South Games Room
Pool, bowling, table tennis, air hockey, video games and more. Radioactive bowling. Thursdays-Saturdays. Games Room, Union South. Information: 263-5181 or 263-2614.
Wisconsin Union Travel Center
On-campus guide to work, study and travel abroad. Memorial Union, Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: 262-6200; travlcnt@vms2.macc.wisc.edu.
Campus Libraries
Volunteers needed to repair books and sheet music, organize photo archives, assist library users and give tours. Information: 265-2505.
Morgridge Center
Find a volunteer opportunity suiting schedule and interests. Red Gym, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Information: 263-2432.
Wisconsin Public Radio
“Whad ‘Ya Know with Michael Feldman.” Volunteers needed. 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Information: 263-2564; engle@wipr.org.
Writing Center at the Multicultural Student Center
The Writing Center and the Multicultural Student Center have teamed up to provide convenient writing instruction. Faculty and staff are encouraged to refer students who use the MSC (located in the Red Gym) to make use of this free assistance. For information on how the Writing Center can help students at the MSC, drop in, phone 263-1992 or visit: http://www.wisc.edu/writing/.