Events Bulletin
Learning
Public Management Workshops
Continuing Studies offers one-day workshops this fall on various aspects of management in the public sector. Topics include managing conflict, acquiring funding, measuring performance, enhancing productivity, improving quality, and dealing with discrimination and harassment, All take place at the Pyle Center, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Fee: $90/class. Information: Robbi Dreifuerst, 262-3830; or http://www.dcs.wisc.edu/pda/cpm.
Public Speaking Workshops
Continuing Studies offers full-day and half-day workshops on public speaking and presentations this fall at Lowell Center. Practice overcoming stage fright, relating to the media, speaking on the spot, using visual support for oral presentations, and many other aspects of speaking in public. Fees: $110 to $135 for full-day classes, $55 for half-day. Information: Larry Larmer, 262-1176; http://www.dcs.wisc.edu/pda. Web Development Workshops
Eight Continuing Studies workshops this fall cover aspects of Web site development. One-day classes focus on Web graphics, JavaScript, e-commerce, project management on the Web, demystifying HTML, and tables, frames and forms. Information: Kate Reilly, 262-8612; http://www.dcs.wisc.edu/pda.
Business Writing/Editing
Ten Continuing Studies workshops this fall cover business writing and editing. These one-day or two-day classes focus on writing user documentation, policy/procedures manuals, and business and professional letters, as well as more general topics such as proofreading and copy editing, mastering grammar and punctuation, and constructing clear sentences. Information: Cheri Carbon, 262-3032; http://www.dcs.wisc.edu/pda.
Opera, Irish Tunes and Other Music
More than a dozen continuing education music classes are scheduled by Liberal Studies and the Arts. Topics include basic music for novices, folk and bluegrass, voice, guitar, jazz, a sample of styles, learning music by ear, piano, opera, string ensemble, and the great composers. Several courses focus on Irish music instruments such as the guitar and harp, the Irish bodhran, fiddle, mandolin/bouzouki, tenor banjo and tin whistle. Fees: $57 to $88. Information: 265-5629.
Visual Arts Classes
Continuing education art classes include beginning drawing, introductory painting, bookmaking, watercolor and fabric design. Fees: $30 to $150. Information: 263-6322.
Dance Classes
Continuing education dance classes include jazz, ballet, ballroom, classical Spanish and Middle Eastern. Fees: $32 to $80. Information: 263-8927.
Fitness, Movement Classes
Continuing Studies fitness classes include acupressure, the Feldenkrais Method, Alexander Technique, Chinese meditation, Ch’i kung and yoga. All classes meet on or near campus. Times and dates: 263-8927.
Reading Knowledge of Languages
Gain a reading knowledge of French, German or Spanish in classes taught by Continuing Studies faculty and staff. Participants review grammar and vocabulary and do sufficient translation practice to begin reading independently. The course prepares students for the Reading Knowledge Examinations. Classes start in September and run through November. Fee: About $95. Information: French, 262-4873; German, 262-2075; and Spanish, 262-3428.
Languages for Personal Enrichment
Beginning and intermediate classes in French, Spanish and German this fall focus on conversation and culture. German and Spanish start around Sept. 13; French classes begin in October. Beginning classes in Norwegian and Italian are set for September. For information: French, Italian, Norwegian, 262-4873; German, 262-2075; and Spanish, 262-3428.
Kenneth B. Raper Symposium
Friday, Aug. 27, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., 25 E.B. Fred Hall
8-8:30 a.m. Registration, foyer ground floor, 8:30-8:40 a.m. Glenn Chambliss, Welcome and Introductions
8:40-9:15 a.m. Richard Elander, keynote speaker, “Hyperproduction of Penicillins and Cephalosporins with Reference to Early UW Contributions.”
9:20-9:40 a.m. Gary Roberts, bacteriology, “Co-sensing in Rhodospirillum Rubrum.”
9:45-10:05 a.m.
Bill Reznikoff, biochemistry, “Tn5 Transposition, a Molecular Factory for Messing up the Genome.”
10:10-10:40 a.m. Break
10:45-11:05 a.m. Robert Landick, bacteriology, “RNA Polymerase as an Information Processor: Recognition of Regulatory Signals During Transcript Elongation.”
11:10-11:30 a.m. Teresa Compton, medical microbiology and immunology, “Deciphering the Structure/Function Relationship of an Essential Mediator of Virus Entry.”
11:35-11:55 a.m. Janet Mertz, oncology, “Regulation of Epstein-Barr Virus’ Laten-Lytic Switch.”
Noon-12:20 p.m. Tim Donohue, bacteriology, “Strategies to Control the Expression of a Multi-Functional Electron Transport Protein.”
12:25-12:45 p.m. Tom Jeffries, bacteriology, “Regulation of Fermentation and Respiration in a Xylose Metabolizing Yeast.”
1:30-4 p.m. Posters and refreshments, 22 Fred Hall
Business French, Spanish Classes
Mondays and Wednesdays, Sept. 13-Nov. 10, 6-7:30 p.m., Grainger Hall. Fee: $275 for one module; $600 for three.
Prepare for the global market by learning another language as well as foreign business customs and practices in professional development courses. Designed for beginners, the first of a three-module sequence leading to a Professional Development Certificate focuses on oral and written communication in business situations. Information: 262-4873, French; 262-3428, Spanish.
Learn About the Mound Builders
Tuesdays, Sept. 14-28, 7-8:15 p.m., Elvehjem Museum. Fee: $22.
Instructor: James Stoltman, professor emeritus of anthropology. A slide/lecture course explores the effigy mounds of Wisconsin and Iowa, mounds in Southern Ohio, and other sites in the upper Midwest. Information: 262-3731.
Tuesday Morning Book Talks
Tuesdays, 9:30-11 a.m., Madison Public Library, 201 W. Mifflin St. Fee: $11/class, $30/section.
Instructor: Emily Auerbach. The September section of this three-section course focuses on Wisconsin voices. Topics and the dates of discussion are: “Like Life” by Lorrie Moore, Sept. 14; “The Land Remembers,” by Ben Logan, Sept. 21; and “Map of the World” by Jane Hamilton, Sept. 28. Information: 262-3733.
UIR Funding Opportunities
Tuesday, Sept. 14, 3-4 p.m., 1610 Engineering Hall.
Presenter: Steven Price. University-Industry Relations awards grants to support programs that are technically innovative, of interest to a broad economic sector, have high potential to benefit industrial and economic development in the near term, and/or support the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation’s licensing program. This seminar will describe UIR’s two grant programs, Industrial and Economic Development Research (IandEDR) and Robert Draper Technology Innovation Fund (TIF), that together provide over $1.3 million funding annually to support UW–Madison research. Topics that will be covered include how and when to apply for UIR funding; types of activities supported and examples of successful applications; minimal requirements for each funding program; proposal evaluation; and size of typical awards and length of the award period. Register: 263-2840.
Intellectual Property Management
Thursday, Sept. 16, noon-1 p.m., 1610 Engineering Hall.
Representatives from University-Industry Relations and the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation present introductory information on patents and copyrights. The speakers will relate the importance of intellectual property protection to academic research and development. Presenters: Steven Price, UIR director, and Mark Bloom, WARF licensing associate. Register: 263-2840.
Finding Funding Opportunities
Thursday, Sept. 23, noon-1:15 p.m., 443A Memorial Library.
This overview of electronic resources details ways to find grant opportunities through databases such as IRIS and SPIN. Presenter: Elizabeth Breed, grants librarian, Memorial Library Grants Information Center. For other grant seminars on campus, visit: http://www.library.wisc.edu/libraries/Memorial/grantshp.htm. Register: 263-2840.
Community of Science Databases
Monday, Sept. 27, noon-1 p.m., 1610 Engineering Hall or Tuesday, Sept. 28, 1-2 p.m., 209 Pyle Center.
Community of Science (COS) links researchers worldwide through a system of databases available on the World Wide Web. In addition to giving a general overview of all COS databases, the seminar will provide information on performing successful database searches and new features available through COS. Presenter: Kevin Check, information processing consultant, University-Industry Relations. Register: 263-2840.
Community of Science Training
Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2:30-4 p.m., 209 Pyle Center; Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2-3:30 p.m., 1240 Genetics/Biotechnology Center.
UW–Madison’s COS liaison will answer questions and help add or update your COS expertise profile. Tips and techniques for successful searching of all COS databases also will be presented. Computer workstations will be available. Bring a copy of your CV to add or update your COS expertise profile. The presenter will also demonstrate other available COS services including: COS Workbench; Funding Opportunities Database; Funding Alert; and US Patent Citation Database. Presenter: Kevin Check, information processing consultant, University-Industry Relations. Register: 263-2840.
Assessing the Cognitively Impaired
Thursday, Oct. 7, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m., Pyle Center. Fee: $89.
Understand distinguishing features of cognitive impairment and teach appropriate assessment skills that will enhance the patient. Information: Suzanna Waters or Gail Gladding, (800) 442-4617. Register: 262-1397.
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Day of Caring
Faculty and staff are urged to volunteer for the Third Annual Day of Caring on Saturday, Sept. 18, hosted by the Morgridge Center for Public Service. Projects include working with seniors; painting; yard work; environmental clean-up; visiting nursing homes; and children’s activities. Volunteers are required to register ahead of time. The Day of Caring will conclude with refreshments and snacks at the Memorial Union, 4-6 p.m. Information or sign-up: Susan Dibbell, 263-4009, smvandeh@facstaff.wisc.edu; Leslie Schimmels, Day of Caring intern, laschimm@students.wisc.edu, 263-2432, or Randy Wallar, assistant director, jrwallar@facstaff.wisc.edu, 262-5781.
Inter-D Mail/Campus Services
Campus Services seeks interdepartmental envelopes. Please send them via campus mail to: Jim Rose, Campus Services, 630 W. Mifflin St. For a large amount, please call for pickup.
LASA, SPA, MASA Fall Reception
The fall kick-off reception sponsored jointly by the Latino Academic Staff Association (LASA), the Madison Academic Staff Association (MASA) and the Student Personnel Association (SPA) will be held Thursday, Sept. 23, 4-6 p.m. at the University Club. There will be music, free hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. Join us for good food, music and conversation. Paul Barrows, vice chancellor for student affairs, will provide welcoming remarks.
Updating the Wisconsin Idea
A publication that tells the stories of UW–Madison faculty and staff who work in partnerships with community-based groups will be mailed directly to faculty and academic staff beginning this fall.
The publication is a joint effort between the Office of Outreach Development in the Office of the Provost and the Wisconsin Food System Partnership, funded by the Kellogg Foundation and administered by the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. For the past two years, it was inserted in Wisconsin Week and then reprinted and mailed to UW System leaders, regents, legislators, community and business leaders, Extension staff and others.
The Updating the Wisconsin Idea staff decided to make this change in order to target distribution more specifically. The first fall issue of Updating the Wisconsin Idea will include stories of five UW–Madison programs in which faculty, staff and students share their expertise in the arts and humanities with community organizations and other groups. The second issue will be on UW–Madison involvement in public policy, and the third will be on examples of taking the Wisconsin Idea outside the campus via research transfer. According to Peg Geisler, director of Outreach Development, the objective of Updating the Wisconsin Idea is to tell about partnerships that have benefited both the community and the campus. “We also hope that the stories will encourage other faculty and staff to share their expertise with the community, state, nation and world.”
Continuing Education Catalog
The Fall 1999 Catalog of Continuing Education Programs, listing courses for personal enrichment and professional development, is now available. The catalog describes dozens of courses offered in the areas of art, small business management, dance, desktop publishing, education, fitness/movement, foreign languages, health and human issues, history, improving group effectiveness, library and information studies, literature, marketing and media relations, music, nonprofit development, nursing, photography, public management, public speaking, publication design, study skills, test preparation, travel/study, Web development, women’s studies, and writing and editing. Pick up a catalog at any Dane County public library or in the Continuing Studies lobby, 905 University Ave.