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October 8, 2002

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MBA Information Session
The School of Business will host a master’s of business administration information session on Wednesday, Oct. 16, in 5120 Grainger. A reception and check-in will be 6-6:30 p.m. The program will run 6:30-8 p.m. Breakout sessions on the full-time day MBA program and the part-time Evening MBA program will be offered. Space is limited. RSVP: Cory Lathbury at clathbury@bus.wisc.edu, 262-4000.

The Medieval World: The Vikings
Thursdays, Oct. 17-Nov. 7, 7:30-8:45 p.m. Elvehjem Museum. $35. Instructors: Thomas DuBois, Richard Ringler, Jane Schulenburg, Kirsten Wolf.

Lecture series explores the Vikings’ amazing journeys from Scandinavia to the outermost bounds of their far-flung world, the fascinating Icelandic sagas of the 13-14th centuries, Scandinavian mythology, and the loves and roles of Viking women. 262-3731; http://www.dcs.wisc.edu/lsa/classes/history.htm.

Victorian England: Monkeys, Orphans and Propriety
Mondays, Oct. 14-Nov. 4. Lowell Center. $35. Instructor: Eugenia Brown.

Series focuses on Darwinism and the crises of faith it provoked among educated people; the tone of “Victorian” values set by the middle class; the painful realities of industrialized society faced by factory workers; and the efforts of those workers to make the powerful address their plight. Information: 262-3731; http://www.dcs.wisc.edu/lsa/classes/history.htm.

Tuesday Morning Book Talks: Vermeer into Words
Thursdays, 9:30-11 a.m. Downtown Madison Public Library. $13 per class or $33 for three classes.

Join other book lovers at these exciting discussions of world literature led by award-winning teachers Emily Auerbach and Laurel Yourke. Information: 262-3733; http://www.dcs.wisc.edu/lsa/lit.htm. Session dates, books to be discussed, authors and instructors follow:

  • Oct. 15, “Girl in Hyacinth Blue” by Susan Vreeland, with Auerbach;
  • Oct. 22, “Girl with a Pearl Earring” by Tracy Chevalier, with Yourke; and
  • Oct. 29, “The Music Lesson” by Katherine Weber, with Auerbach.

Irish Fiddle
Tuesdays, Oct. 15-Nov. 19, 7:30-8:45 p.m. 2401 Mosse Humanities. $75. Instructor: Alan Ng.

Learn skills and techniques for playing Irish fiddle by working closely on selected tunes in this Division of Continuing Studies course. Prior violin/fiddle playing is expected, but music-reading skills are not necessary. Bring own instrument. Information: 265-5629; http://www.dcs.wisc.edu/lsa/music/.

Irish Traditional Music Sources
Mondays, Oct. 28 and Nov. 4, 7:30-9 p.m. 1217 Mosse Humanities. $30. Instructor: Karen Fox Fischer.

Class explores ways to learn traditional Irish tunes from the various versions found in print, Internet and recorded sources. Examples from varied sources demonstrate how to decide what to play when learning a tune with multiple versions. Ability to read music is expected. Information: 265-5629; http://www.dcs.wisc.edu/lsa/music/.

The Listener’s Art with Bill Lutes
Tuesdays, Oct. 29-Dec. 10, 7:30-9 p.m. 2441 Mosse Humanities. $78.

In Division of Continuing Studies interactive listening session, develop greater awareness and ability to understand musical masterworks in various styles and genres. Through carefully guided listening and non-technical analysis of outstanding CD and video performances, learn to recognize and appreciate different historical styles and gain a greater enjoyment of all music. Information: 265-5629; http://www.dcs.wisc.edu/lsa/music/.

Once upon a Story: Writing for Children
Saturday, Oct. 26, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Pyle Center. $105. Instructor: Pamela Kuck.

Breathe life into characters. Discover secrets of strong plotting. Study experts for successful beginning and endings. Find subtle differences between picture books and easy readers, early chapter books and middle-grade fiction. Uncover power of nonfiction. Discover markets and how to get published. Information: 262-3447; http://www.dcs.wisc.edu/lsa/writing.

The Whole Truth about Fiction
Friday and Saturday, Oct. 25-26, 7-8:30 p.m. and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Pyle Center. $105. Instructor: Marshall Cook.

Learn how to tell tales — tall and short, lean and stout. Learn and review the basics of writing fiction with heart and soul. Explore techniques of effective narration: dialogue, setting, character, structure and point of view. Your plots won’t plod, your creations will have character and your dialogue will speak for itself. Information: 262-3447; http://www.dcs.wisc.edu/lsa/writing.

The Joy of Archaeology: A Primer for the Observant Traveler
Wednesdays, Oct. 9-23, 7-8:15 p.m. Elvehjem Museum. $27. Instructor: James B. Stoltman.

Slide/lecture series introduces principles that can enrich sojourns to virtually any destination of archaeological importance. Class focuses on Western Europe, especially Stonehenge and Brittany; the northern Yucatan, site of the spectacular Mayan ruins Uxmal, Chichen Itza and Tulum; and northern China, where recent research is providing new insights on the origins of Chinese civilization. Information: 262-3731.

Improv for Writers
Class gets writers away from their desks to explore character, dialogue and story lines via improv games and exercises. No acting or improv experience needed. Meets Thursdays, Oct. 17-Nov. 14, 7-9 p.m. in Lowell Center, 610 Langdon St. $72.50. Information: 265-8041.

Strategic Planning and Goal Setting
Classes help people become better managers. For information on a Wednesday, Oct. 23, class, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the Pyle Center, or other training for managers, see http://www.dcs.wisc.edu/pda/cpm/, or call 262-3830.

Teaching Successful Workshops
Make presentations more lively, informative and effective. “How to Design and Teach a Successful Workshop” will be Friday, Oct. 25, 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. at the Pyle Center. Cost: $98. Information: 263-4431 or see : http://www.dcs.wisc.edu/pda/workshop.htm.

Managing Confrontations
Prepare to handle difficult situations before they arise. Managing Threatening Confrontations I on Friday, Oct. 18, and Managing Threatening Confrontations II on Friday, Dec. 6, provide valuable training and practice. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Memorial Union; $100 for either; both for $180. See http://www.dcs.wisc.edu/pda/hhi/confrontations.htm, or call 265-3517.

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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. Tours not available on Badger home football Saturdays. All tours leave from the Red Gym. 263-2400, askbucky@redgym.wisc.edu.