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Shipping Hazardous Materials: Infectious Substances and Other Biologicals
Thursday, March 8, 2:30-4:30 p.m., Clinical Sciences Center G5/119
The Office of Biological Safety will provide training and certification for shipping infectious substances and other biological materials. The focus is on safety and regulatory compliance for research and clinical laboratories with regard to shipping and receiving. Emphasis will be on regulatory definitions of infectious substance, diagnostic specimen and biologic product; use of the hazardous materials table to find the proper shipping name and packaging instructions; requirements for shipping with dry ice and liquid nitrogen; and correct documentation. The U.S. Department of Transportation requires that all persons involved in shipping hazardous materials in commerce be trained and certified in proper handling of these materials. Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to attend. Reservations, information: 263-9026.
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.
Dance Courses
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. Fees: $44-$88. Information: 263-8927; kec@mail.dcs.wisc.edu.
Getting Your Artwork Seen
Wednesdays, March 7-April 2, 7-9 p.m.
Elvehjem Museum. Fee: $55.
Instructors: Several accomplished artists.
Learn how five artists developed their styles and ways of sharing their art with the public in this Division of Continuing Studies program. After a slide talk on their works and career paths, a question-and-answer hour gives you detailed responses to your questions and concerns about your art. Information: 263-6322.
Botanical Art: Mixed Media
Mondays, March 19-April 16, 7:15-9:45 p.m.
Mosse Humanities. Fee: $75.
Instructor: Lucy Taylor.
Create a multi-faceted color plate using a combination of colored pencil, acrylic wash and pastel dust on coquille board. The finished piece of botanical art on this textured surface resembles early tinted/colored lithographs of the 19th century. Register: 262-2451.
Business Planning for the Arts
Thursdays, March 22-April 26, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Grainger. Fee: $199.
Instructors: Chelcy Bowles, Karen Cowan, Jack Reiners, Harv Thompson.
Being a professional artist, dancer, actor or musician actually means running a small business. Success in selling art requires planning. In this Division of Continuing Studies class, you develop a description of your art business, identify customer groups and competitors, develop art products or service ideas, plan marketing strategies, develop management plan, and determine financial assumptions and sales and revenue projections. Information: 263-6322.
Artistry of Carpentry
Tuesdays, March 6-20, 6:30-8 p.m.
Elvehjem Museum of Art. Fee: $24.
Instructor: Jim Draeger.
At the turn of the century, architects were searching for an American architectural aesthetic that respected the beauty of materials and honesty of hand craftsmanship. This Continuing Studies series explores Wisconsin residences influenced by the Arts and Crafts movement. Slide-illustrated lectures discuss the bungalow, American four square and Prairie School as American expressions of the Arts and Crafts philosophy. Register: 262-2451.
History And Mystery: War Can Be Murder
Wednesdays, March 7-28, 7:30-8:45 p.m.
Lowell Center. Fee: $31.
Instructor: Helene Androski.
In this Continuing Studies course, the group examines four mystery novels set during wartime to see how war affects the ordinary business of crime and detection and how well the novels work as mysteries. The novels and their topics are Ellis Peters’ “One Corpse Too Many” (12th century English civil war); Owen Parry’s “Faded Coat of Blue” (American Civil War); Rennie Airth’s “River of Darkness” (World War I); and Robert Harris’ “Enigma” (World War II). Register: 262-2451.
Tuesday Morning Book Talks
Tuesdays, March 6, 13 and 20, 9:30-11 a.m.
Madison Public Library, 201 W. Mifflin St. Fee: $12 per class; $31 for three.
Instructor: Emily Auerbach, liberal studies and the arts.
The books to be discussed and the class dates are: “The Scarlet Letter,” March 6; “The Celestial Railroad and Other Stories,” March 13; and “The Celestial Railroad and Other Stories,” March 20. Register: 262-2451.
History of Bluegrass Music
Thursdays, March 22-April 12, 7-8:30 p.m.
West High School. Fee $55.
Instructor: Bill Malone.
Using recorded examples and historical commentary, this Continuing Studies course explores the roots of the bluegrass genre. Taught by the nation’s foremost expert on American country music, the course focuses on the music made by the most important bluegrass musicians and explores the reasons for the music’s emergence, survival and expansion in urban America. Register: 262-2451.
Celtic Music Survey
Tuesdays, March 27-April 21, 7-9:30 p.m.
2521 Mosse Humanities. Fee: $65.
Instructor: Bob Newton.
This Continuing Studies course explores traditional music and instruments from the Celtic countries or regions of Ireland, Scotland, Brittany, Wales and the Isle of Man, and discusses their similarities and differences. Live demonstrations and multimedia examples provide a rich experience of Celtic music. Information: 265-5629.
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 (in the Red Gym) to make use of this free writing instruction. Instructors are available through exam week on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3-6:30 p.m., Tuesdays from 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., and Sundays from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Students do not need appointments. Writing Center instructors work with students writing many types of papers in a range of disciplines and working on research proposals, application essays, cover letters and resumes. Instructors can help at any stage in the writing process, from brainstorming to outlining to revising and rewriting. For information on how the Writing Center can help students at the MSC, drop in, contact the Writing Center at 263-1992, or visit: http://www.wisc.edu/writing/.
UW-Madison 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.
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., no reservations necessary. All tours leave from the Red Gym. Information: 263-2400, visitor@redgym.wisc.edu.
Campus Tour
Walking tour for visitors, 90 minutes. No reservations. Red Gym, tour leaves at noon. Information: 263-2400, visitor@redgym.wisc.edu.
GUTS Free Tutoring
Stop in if interested in tutoring or if assistance is needed in academic subject or conversational English. 302A Union South. Information: 263-5666.
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.
Campus Women’s Center
Fourth floor, Memorial Union. Information: 262-8093.
Memorial Library Tours
Conducted on request. Information: 265-2505
Outdoor Rentals
Boat house, Memorial Union, Monday-Friday until sunset.
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.
GUTS Seeks Volunteer Tutors
GUTS Tutorial seeks volunteers for conversational English tutoring that matches native English-speaking tutors with international students who want to improve their English skills and learn about American culture. 302A Union South, Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Information: 263-5666.
Higher Ground
Volunteers needed for live radio variety show. Information: 263-2564; engle@wpr.org.
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.