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April 12, 2002

LEARNING

The Life of a Teacher: An Invitation to Reflect
May 21-22, Grainger Hall.
Information: drgreenberg@facstaff.wisc.edu, http://www.wisc.edu/provost/ccae/symform.html.
Hear Provost Peter Spear and deans Daryl Buss, Phillip Certain, Robin Douthitt and Charles Read share stories about their lives as teachers on Tuesday, May 21. Sessions sponsored by Teaching Academy, DoIT Learning Technology and Distance Education, Office of the Provost, General Library System and Creating a Collaborative Academic Environment.
Tuesday, May 21

  • 8:30-9:15 a.m., keynote speaker, “My Life as a Teacher,” Peter Spear, provost.
  • 9:25-10: 35 a.m.: “Early Career: Developing a Course,” Jenny Saffran, psychology; “Mid Career: Contributing to Governance: Faculty Committees and Administration,” Tom Sharkey, botany; “Late Career: Expanding your Horizons: Multi- disciplinary Teaching and Research,” Booth Fowler, Meikeljohn House, Interdisciplinary Programs; “Pedagogical Techniques: Telling Stories,” Jen Kushner, engineering, Ruth Olson, Interdisciplinary Programs, College of Letters and Science, and Mariamne Whatley, women’s studies.
  • 10:50 a.m.-noon: “Early Career: Getting Your Bearings: Self-Assessment and Peer Review,” Chris Olsen, Veterinary Medicine; “Mid Career: Maintaining the Spark: Post-Tenure Review,” Bob Skloot, theatre and drama, associate vice chancellor for academic affairs; “Late Career: Where are You Going? Reflecting on Your Priorities,” Chris Carlson-Dakes and Kathy Sanders, Creating a Collaborative Academic Environment; “Pedagogical Techniques: Using Small-Group Activities,” Frank Fronczak, engineering, Kevin Strang, physiology, Medical School.
  • Noon-1 p.m.: lunch/break.
  • 1-2:15 p.m.: “Four Deans Tell the Story of Their Lives as Teachers”: Daryl Buss, School of Veterinary Medicine; Phillip Certain, College of Letters and Sciences; Robin Douthitt, School of Human Ecology; and Charles Read, School of Education.
  • 2:25-3:35 p.m.: “Early Career: Assessing and Mentoring the Next Generation (Graduate Students),” Gary Sandefur, sociology; “Mid Career: Mentoring Junior Faculty,” Jay Martin, engineering; “Late Career: Leaving a Legacy: Starting a Center, Program or Department,” Antonia Schleicher, African languages literature; and “Pedagogical Techniques: Lecture Strategies,” Seth Pollak, psychology.
  • 3:45-4:30 p.m.: “Weaving the Threads Together: An Intergenerational Conversation,” Moderator John DeLamater, sociology.
  • 4:30 p.m.: Ice Cream Social

Wednesday, May 22
Campus instructional support will offer technology and learning workshops. Tours of design and production facilities available. All sessions are free.
Information: drgreenberg@facstaff.wisc.edu, http://www.wisc.edu/provost/ccae/symform.html.

Cultural Responses to the 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 focal points for an 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 28-June 16. Taught by Professor Gerhard Richter of the German department, the three-credit class allows students to examine cultural responses to the Holocaust trauma through poetry, painting, philosophy, film, photography, architecture and a comic book. Information: 262-2192, grichter@facstaff.wisc.edu, fax 262-7949.

Developing a Business Plan
Thursdays, May 16-June 13. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $199. Grainger Hall. Information: 263-7680, http://www.uwsbdc.org. To register 262-3909.
A written business plan helps you control your business rather than letting it control you. Discover how to target market, analyze competitors, and examine strengths and weaknesses as a business owner. Learn how to set goals and develop financial projections. At the end of the five sessions, you should have a draft of your plan. Includes a comprehensive business planning guide valued at $20.

Quickbooks Essentials
Thursday, May 16, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $199. Grainger Hall. Information: 263-7680, http://www.uwsbdc.org. To register: 262-3909.
Morning session explains and reviews basic accounting principles and language, including how to set up a chart of accounts and keep track of information to make good financial decisions. Afternoon session is a hands-on workshop in a computer lab. Participants can enter own data between sessions so they can work with real information in the optional second session.

Using Quickbooks Effectively
Thursday, May 23, 8:30 a.m.-noon, $99. Grainger Hall. Information: 263-7680, http://www.uwsbdc.org. To register 262-3909.
Hands-on workshop in computer lab teaches how to most effectively use Quickbooks software for business accounting. Learn expert tips, shortcuts and optimized practices that will save time, reduce errors and produce reports easily and efficiently.

Legal Issues Breakfast Series
Thursdays, April 25-May 23, 8-9:30 a.m., $49 for individual sessions, $135 for series. Grainger Hall. Includes continental breakfast and beverages. Information: 263-7680, http://www.uwsbdc.org. To register 262-3909.
Trademarks and Copyrights on the Internet: Intellectual property rights are changing and being challenged like never before due to legal issues raised by electronic commerce and the Web. Presentation covers legal trends and rulings that are shaping copyright and trademark rights, and electronic commerce. Understand intellectual property rights, and avoid mistakes that could expose you to legal action.
Home-Based Business and the Law: Whether you want to operate a business out of your home or you have a part-time home office, there are legal implications. Learn about laws that govern home businesses. Topics covered: zoning and other geographic restrictions, liabilities and risk management, tax deductions, and legal definitions and requirements for business use of the home.
Collections: What are Your Legal Rights? Offers practical advice on what creditors and debtors can and cannot do. Discover early warning signs of troubled credit, laws regarding bouncing checks, how collection laws affect you and use of small claims court.

Decision-Making, Problem-Solving
Wednesday and Thursday, May 1-2. 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. $179 each or $323 for both sessions. Grainger Hall. Information, 263-7680, http://www.uwsbdc.org. To register 262-3909.
For business owners, managers, supervisors or team leaders who want to improve their skills in negotiation, conflict management, decision-making and problem-solving.
High Performance Negotiation: Learn difference between “positional bargaining” and “mutual gains negotiation,” and why mutual gains negotiation neutralizes people who bargain from positions. Increase confidence to negotiate with people who have more power and who use dirty tricks.
Applied Problem-Solving and Decision-Making: Improve workplace environment and performance by addressing decisions and workplace problems that drain energy from everyone. Identify problems that are most chronic and costly. Learn a systemic framework for solving problems and making decisions effectively that involve employees and management.

Voice Power
Thursday, May 16, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $249 (includes lunch). Two or more people from the same organization $225. Grainger Hall. Information, 263-7680, http://www.uwsbdc.org. To register 262-3909.
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 commands attention and helps get wanted results. Learn how others hear you and how to train your voice to meet communication goals.

Watercolor Workshop
Saturday and Sunday, April 27-28. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 7121 Mosse Humanities. $60. Instructor: Mary Ann Unman. Information: 263-6322.
Take two days and explore watercolor. Lecture, demonstrations and hands-on experience are designed to help the novice move forward with confidence. Dabble and develop in a supportive environment.

Spanish-Speaking Employees
Mondays, April 22-June 10. 6-7:30 p.m. $175 plus $25 for materials. Instructor: Antonio Noguera. Information: 262-5929.
Managers and supervisors can learn the necessary skills to understand and manage cultural differences in the work place. Program includes basics of the Spanish language. No previous knowledge of Spanish required.

School of Arts at Rhinelander
Monday-Friday, July 29-Aug. 2, Rhinelander site. $130-$310, depending on number of courses.
The School of Arts at Rhinelander, offered by the Division of Continuing Studies, is a multidisciplinary, hands-on arts program for adults. A detailed 28-page catalog is available by calling 263-3494.

Summer Bulletin
UW–Madison’s Summer Bulletin lists nearly 1,600 credit classes available this summer. For a copy of the bulletin, call 262-1156, fax 265-4555, or e-mail info@dcs.wisc.edu. Information: http://www.dcs.wisc.edu/summer/index.html.

Architecture Open Forums
The Path Toward Single Sign-On (Or at Least Fewer Sign-Ons)/Nirvana: Using Shared Authentication for Web Applications. Thursday, May 23, 10:30 a.m.-noon. TITU Union South.
Faculty, staff and students are invited to attend open forums hosted by DoIT’s Architecture Department. Following a brief introduction of the topic, individuals can provide feedback and ask questions. Watch for specific program details at http://www.wisc.edu/arch/. Information: Keith Hazelton, 262-0771.

Professional Development and Applied Studies
Human Services Administration: online classes. 262-2352, http://www.dcs.wisc.edu/pda/online/hsl.htm.


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Part-Time Housing Jobs
Available through UW Housing for students and nonstudents. 265-0508, http://www.housing.wisc.edu.

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. 263-2400, askbucky@redgym.wisc.edu.

Campus Women’s Center
Fourth floor, Memorial Union. 262-8093.

Outdoor Rentals
Boathouse, Memorial Union, weekdays until sunset.

Union South Games Room
Pool, bowling, table tennis, air hockey, video games. Games Room, Union South. 263-5181 or 263-2614.