Bulletin

BULLETIN

Overture: The Art and Design of a Cultural Arts Center
Sponsored by the Arts Institute and the Overture Foundation, the course, #469: Interdisciplinary Studies in the Arts, meets during the fall semester for 12 weeks, Sept. 6-Nov. 22, noon to 2 p.m. on Fridays in 4070 Vilas Hall. Upper-level undergraduate and graduate students with the consent of an instructor can enroll for two credits. Students may arrange to take the course for a third credit by working on a pre-approved project.

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.

Symposium explores what different stages of teaching careers have in common. Teachers can discuss how new faculty or instructional members can get their bearings, how to maintain the spark at mid-career, and how to expand teaching horizons via multidisciplinary activties. Provost Peter Spear and deans Daryl Buss, Phillip Certain, Robin Douthitt and Charles Read will share stories about their lives as teachers.

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, Integrated Liberal Studies Program; “Pedagogical Techniques: Telling Stories,” Jen Kushner, engineering, Ruth Olson, Center for Study of Upper Midwest Cultures, 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,” John DeLamater, sociology; “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, mechanical engineering, Kevin Strang, physiology.
Noon-1 p.m.: Buffet lunch/break.
1-2:15 p.m.: “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,” Gary Sandefur, sociology; “Mid Career: Mentoring Junior Faculty,” Jay Martin, mechanical 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 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.

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, through May 23, 8-9:30 a.m., $49 each session. Grainger Hall. Includes continental breakfast and beverages. Information: 263-7680, http://www.uwsbdc.org. To register 262-3909.

Learn about trademarks and copyrights on the Internet, home-based business and the law, and legal rights during debt collection.

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.

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.

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, details at http://www.dcs.wisc.edu/pda/online/hsl.htm.

ETC.

Part-Time Housing Jobs
Part-time jobs available through UW Housing for students and nonstudents. Flexible schedules and good pay. Information: http://www.housing.wisc.edu or call 265-0508.

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.

Jobs at the Union
Dozens of part-time jobs are available for students and nonstudents. 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.

Outdoor Rentals
Boathouse, Memorial Union, Monday-Friday.

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

Campus Libraries
Volunteers needed to repair books, sheet music, organize photo archives, assist users, give tours. 265-2505.