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Shipping Hazardous Materials: Infectious Substances and Other Biologicals
Tuesday, May 15, 1-3 p.m., Union South
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 placed on regulatory definitions of infectious substance, diagnostic specimen and biologic product; use of the Hazardous Materials Table to find the proper shipping name and packing 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. Refreshments will be served. For a reservation and information: 263-9013.
International Language Classes: On-Campus and Online
Faculty, staff and other interested persons can learn to speak French, German or Spanish by enrolling in Continuing Studies on-campus classes this summer. Beginning French I, Beginning German I and II, and beginning, intermediate and advanced Spanish are scheduled in the classroom. These classes, taught in an informal atmosphere, include conversation about social and cultural situations such as work, leisure and daily life. Most classes start in June.
Reading Knowledge courses in French and German start in June as well as preparation for the reading knowledge exams. The Spanish Reading Knowledge exam also is set.
Directed reading and translation in Polish and Russian is available by arrangement with the instructor. Business French Levels I and II and Advanced Business Spanish for Professionals are offered online. Children’s classes are offered in Spanish and German.
Similar classes are scheduled for the fall semester.
Information: French, 262-4873; German, 262-2075; Spanish, 262-3428; Polish and Russian, 262-7318.
Continuing Education Catalog
The Summer Continuing Education catalog is available. It includes course descriptions for dozens of classes in art, communication, dance, developmental disabilities, fitness and movement, health education, languages, literature, music, publication design, study skills, theater and drama, video, writing and editing, and travel/study. There are courses for adults and children. Catalogs are available in the lobby of 905 University Ave.; public libraries throughout Dane County; and by calling 262-1156. The catalog can be viewed at http://www.dcs.wisc.edu/mactoc.htm.
Voice Power
Thursday, May 17, 2001, 8:30 a.m-4:30 p.m.
$249 includes lunch.
The most important communication tool you have is not the telephone, computer, e-mail or the Internet — it is your voice. A voice of authority will command attention and help you get the results you want.
Whether you want to be a better salesperson, telephone service representative, group presenter, manager or leader, the quality of your voice makes a tremendous difference. Your vocal presentation in one-on-one conversations or group meetings can make or break your ability to deliver your message.
June Johnson will show you how to speak with confidence, power and authority. Learn how others hear you and how to train your voice to meet your communication goals. You will experience Johnson’s hands-on style that involves the participants and makes learning fun and effective.
For information, contact http://www.uwsbdc.org or Small Business Access Line: 263-7680. To register, call: 262-3909.
Project Management Essentials
Tuesday, May 8, 8:30 a.m-4 p.m.
Grainger. $179.
The challenges of today’s chaotic and competitive business environment call for project management skills. In small businesses, informal or cross-functional teams are charged with the job of getting projects done on time and within budget while meeting customer needs. An employee or manager who excels at his or her specialty but who does not necessarily have project management experience usually leads these efforts. The essentials of project management will be covered so participants can apply these concepts to any field. This means that the projects to be managed may produce results as diverse as building a new store, planning a convention, writing a marketing plan, moving an office or rolling out a new product.
For information, call the http://www.uwsbdc.org, Small Business Access Line: 263-7680. To register: 262-3909.
Small Business: The First Step
Tuesday, May 15, 6:30-9 p.m. Fee: $35.
Thinking about going into business? Spend one evening getting a clear picture of what running a small business is really like. Assess your strengths and weaknesses as a business owner. Learn how to analyze the potential for your business. Discover what you need and where to find it. Find out about the business planning process. For information: http://www.uwsbdc.org, Small Business Access Line: 263-7680. To register: 262-3909.
Cultural Responses to Holocaust
What does it mean to “represent” an event that eludes full comprehension? How does representation relate to the interminable task of mourning? These and other questions are the focal points for a new interdisciplinary course offered this summer. The Writing of the Disaster: Cultural Representations of the Holocaust in Germany and the United States will take place during the three-week early session, May 29-June 15.
Taught by Professor Gerhard Richter of the Department of German, the class allows students to examine cultural responses to the Holocaust trauma through poetry, painting, philosophy, film, photography, architecture and a comic book.
Represented artists and writers include Maurice Blanchot, Paul Celan, Anselm Kiefer, Claude Lanzmann, Dirk Reinartz, Art Spiegelman and Steven Spielberg.
For program information, contact Richter, 262-2192, grichter@facstaff.wisc.edu, fax 262-7949. For a copy of the Summer Bulletin, which includes a timetable and application form, contact 262-1156, info@dcs.wisc.edu.
Spiritually Centered Leadership
Tuesday, May 29, 5-9 p.m.; Friday, June 1, 4-9 p.m.; Saturday, June 2, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday, June 3, 8 a.m.-noon, Friday, June 8, 4-9 p.m.; Saturday, June 9, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday, June 10, 8 a.m.-noon.
St. Benedict Center, Middleton.
Colleen Capper. Enrollment is limited.
This seminar is opportunity to explore intertwining of personal spirituality, epistemology, life work and leadership. It is inclusive of all religions, faiths, beliefs and the lack thereof. Content will be based in part on the experiences and suggestions of students in the class and will include practical ideas for using spirituality as a way to lead consciously. Particular emphasis will be placed on three aspects of spiritually centered leadership: our personal spiritual beliefs and practices, spirituality with work colleagues, and spirituality with those our organization serves.
Registration: Students enrolled in a UW–Madison course touch-tone through the regular process. Other students should contact Kathy Hillmer, hillmer@ education.wisc.edu, for registration information.
Tour to Celtic Festival in Brittany
Faculty and staff may join a Division of Continuing Studies 10-day international study program to the 33rd Festival Interceltique de Lorient from Aug. 2-13. Held on the coast of Brittany and known for its spectacular panceltic music and dance performances, the festival features writers, filmmakers and other artists. Chelcy Bowles, associate professor of music, and Robert Newton, Celtic music scholar and performer, will lead the program. Contact Bowles, 265-5629, for information.
How to Design and Teach a Successful Workshop
Saturday, May 5, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Pyle Center. Fee: $85.
Instructor: Kathy Germann.
Glean kernels of wisdom from a trainer who has worked with audiences ranging from doctors and tradeswomen to fifth-grade peer helpers. Information: 263-4431, kbruns@dcs.wisc.edu.
Negotiating Win-Win Outcomes With Difficult Situations and People
Wednesday, May 9, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Memorial Union. Fee: $95.
Instructor: Ralph Cagle.
Learn strategies to negotiate successful outcomes with clients, colleagues, staff and others. Information, 262-2352, jcampbell@dcs.wisc.edu.
Art of Conflict Transformation
Thursday-Friday, May 10-11, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Pyle Center. Fee: $165.
Instructor: Kathy Germann.
The art of conflict transformation is about shifting from an either-or way of thinking to an attitude of curiosity and openness out of which people can create win-win solutions. Information, 263-4431, kbruns@dcs.wisc.edu.
Dealing with Discrimination and Harassment
Thursday, May 24, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Pyle Center. Fee: $90.
Instructor: Marian Walluks.
Learn the legal criteria that characterize discriminatory or harassing situations, and appropriate management responses to prevent or respond to these situations. Information: 262-3830, rdreifuerst@dcs.wisc.edu.
Productivity and Quality Improvement
Wednesday, June 6, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Lowell Center. Fee: $90.
Instructor: Guy VanRensselaer.
Explore all aspects of public sector quality improvement, including the manager’s role in total quality improvement, ways to establish and measure product, and success stories in other public agencies. Information: 262-3830, rdreifuerst@dcs.wisc.edu.
Alumni University
Monday-Friday, June 25-29, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Madison campus. Fee: $360.
Faculty, staff and community members may enjoy spending a week this summer sharing the college experience. Participants listen to faculty lectures on women’s studies, American history, health care, environmental impacts and the arts. Speakers include: Virginia Sapiro, political science; George Mejicano, medicine; John Cooper, history; Harvey Jacobs, urban and regional planning; Claudia Melrose, education, and others. Special sessions will cover “The University Research Park” by Mark Bugher, and “Close Counts in Presidential Elections” by Kenneth Mayer. Fee includes lectures, tours, special activities, parking and partial meal plan. Sponsored by the Division of Continuing Studies in cooperation with Wisconsin Alumni Association. Information: Associate Dean Roger Maclean, 265-8457, rmaclean@dcs.wisc.edu.
French for Travelers: Beginners
Saturday, May 12, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Location to be announced. Fee: $55.
Instructor: Irene Geller Lugassy.
Immerse yourself in the French language and culture. Along with travel tips, learn basic conversation and skills helpful in everyday situations while traveling in France and other Francophone countries. 262-4873; igeller@dcs.wisc.edu.
Intellectual Property Conference
The conference “Intellectual Property in the Digital Environment: Exploring the Possibilities” will take place Sunday, May 6, through Wednesday, May 9, at the Monona Terrace Convention Center.
Sponsored by the Law School and School of Education, the conference will begin with an opening reception on Sunday evening, followed by two days of presentations. Two comprehensive post-conference workshops related to copyright and ownership policy are scheduled for Wednesday.
Conference presentations will address:
- Copyright and the Internet: Fair Use in Cyberspace
- Anticircumvention Issues
- Ownership and Copyright Issues and Distance Education
- Copyright Infringement and Digital Technologies
- Innovative Edu-Business Partnerships
The keynote speaker is Marybeth Peters, register of the U.S. Copyright Office, Washington, D.C.
Program and other information available at http://ipconference.education.wisc.edu or from Lisa Livingston at lmlivingston@facstaff.wisc.edu, 262-3431.
Class Computer Training
The Student Peer Training program offers free computer training for registered UW–Madison students. SPT also accepts requests from teaching faculty and staff who are using technology in their courses. Through this service, SPT will schedule a class to provide students with software instruction that is specific to a degree-credit course. Instructors may have SPT teach a standard class or customize the topics covered according to class needs. There is no charge for this service, as long as registered UW–Madison students are the primary learners. The program is funded through the student information technology fee, a portion of students’ tuition.
For information, contact 265-4615, 265-6699, peertrng@doit.wisc.edu, http://www.wisc.edu/spt/.
Internet Courses
Fifty six-week courses begin the second Wednesday of each month and are appropriate for university staff and the general public.
Courses include:
Introduction to Windows 2000 Professional
Microsoft Publisher
Windows File and Disk Management
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
Achieve Top Search Engine Position
JavaScript Programming for the Web
Dreamweaver
Microsoft FrontPage
Introduction to PC Troubleshooting
PhotoShop Basics
Quicken for Windows
Microsoft Excel: introduction and intermediate
Microsoft Access: introduction and intermediate
Microsoft Word: introduction, intermediate and advanced
Microsoft Publisher
Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint
Basic A+ Certification: introduction, intermediate and advanced
Noncomputer classes include:
The Craft of Magazine Writing
Personal Financial Planning
A to Z Grant-Writing
Debt Elimination Techniques That Work
Paralegal Certificate Program 1 and 2
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
Basic Supervision 1 and 2
Project Management Principles 1 and 2
Customer Service 1; 2 and 3.
A complete description and registration for each course can be found at http://www.ed2go.com/cme/courses.html. The registration link is at the bottom of each course description. For information, contact Rhonda Dix, rkdix@facstaff.wisc.edu.
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, 3-6:30 p.m.; Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; and Sundays, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Students do not need appointments. Writing Center instructors work with students writing many types of papers in 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., and Saturday-Sunday, noon, no reservations necessary. All tours leave from the Red Gym. 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. 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.
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. 263-2564, engle@wpr.org.