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International Opportunities Awareness Month
February will feature the first International Opportunities Awareness Month, providing students campuswide with a series of events specifically geared toward identifying international experiences and careers with a global focus. Students will hear from peers who are international by upbringing or by experience — through participation in study, work, volunteering and/or teaching abroad — as well as from community members and alumni working in an international capacity.
The kickoff event Monday, Feb. 5, 6-8 p.m., Morgridge Auditorium, Grainger Hall, is entitled “The Global Forum: So You Want to Work Internationally — Are You Ready?” Roger Axtell, “one of the twenty-five most influential people in world trade” (World Trade Magazine, June 1998), will give an entertaining and informative look at international careers and the “do’s and taboos” of working with and within other cultures. His presentation will be followed by a panel of three individuals with diverse international work, study and travel experiences.
The International Work, Study and Travel Fair will be held Tuesday, Feb. 20, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. in Great Hall, Memorial Union. The Careers in the Public Sector Career Fair will be Tuesday, Feb. 27, 3-6 p.m. in Great Hall, Memorial Union.
Nearly 20 events with an international focus will take place during the month, with involvement from the School of Business Center for International Business Education and Research and the Business Career Center and other organizations.
For a detailed listing of events, visit: http://www.wisc.edu/ciber/intlopp. More information: Susan Huber Miller, shubermiller@bus.wisc.edu.
Guitar Classes for Adults
Thursdays, Feb. 8-April 19 (no class March 15)
2401 Humanities Instructor: Chris Powers
Fee $90
Spend 10 weeks developing your guitar playing skills in these fun and supportive classes. Intermediate guitar players meet 5:30-6:45 p.m., while beginners follow at 7-8:15 p.m. Limited to 10 in each class; enroll by Feb 1. Contact Chelcy Bowles, 265-5629, cbowles@dcs.wisc.edu.
Madrigal Ensemble
Tuesdays, Feb. 13-April 3; 6:45-8:15 p.m.
St. Patrick’s (404 E. Main St.), Instructor: Cheryl Bensman Rowe
Fee $80
Enjoy being part of a small-group vocal ensemble in this eight-week class focusing on Gregorian chants and a cappella vocals from the medieval and Renaissance periods. Designed for people able to read music and with some experience singing in parts. Register by Feb 6. Contact Chelcy Bowles, 265-5629, cbowles@dcs.wisc.edu.
Lighting Your Fictional Fire
Saturday, Feb. 17, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Pyle Center
Fee: $105
Instructor: Marshall Cook, professor, Liberal Studies and the Arts
Learn how to get your story started and sustain the blaze. The course covers plot, characters, dialogue and description, drawing inspiration and illustrations from some of the best fiction writers. Ideal for writers just getting started on writing fiction and a great refresher for veterans. Information: 262-3447, cdesmet@dcs.wisc.edu.
Creating Characters You Care About
Saturday, Feb. 24, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Lowell Center
Fee: $105; includes critique of 15 pages
Instructor: Christine DeSmet, faculty associate, Liberal Studies and the Arts
Discover techniques for novels and movie scripts that make readers cry, laugh, suspend disbelief and cheer for characters who aren’t flat, clichéd or inconsistent. Learn what the gatekeepers — editors, agents, producers and actors — look for in characters. Develop “heart,” rooting interest, hooks, more effective traits and tags, memorable contrasts and meaningful conflicts. Weave character journeys into plots. Information: 262-3447, cdesmet@dcs.wisc.edu.
Creative Nonfiction Writing
Tuesdays, Feb. 20-March 6, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Lowell Center
Fee: $105
Instructor: Jerry Apps, emeritus professor and published author
Creative nonfiction books and articles are selling well. Creative nonfiction has a timeless quality and includes a good story and fresh metaphors. It is writing that accurately uses words, offers compelling dialogue and taps all the senses. In this workshop the instructor works with you to help you understand and develop techniques for writing columns, articles, memoirs and books. In-class and optional out-of-class assignments. Information: 262-3447; cdesmet@dcs.wisc.edu.
All About Oils
Wednesdays, Feb. 14-April 11, 7:15-10:15 p.m., Mosse Humanities Building
Fee: $135
Instructor: Theron Caldwell Ris
This course has structure although most of the time in class is spent with each participant working on his or her chosen painting skills and styles. Classes begin with a quick painting exercise and include a skill demonstration. The instructor gives individual attention. Information: 263-6322; loneill@dcs.wisc.edu.
Experimenting With Applied Color Theory
Wednesdays, Feb. 14-April 25, 7:15-9:45 p.m., Mosse Humanities Building
Instructor: Lucy Taylor
Fee: $140
You can test principles of color theory through experimental projects in this 10-week course. You will use acrylic paints and mixed media, beginning with basics and following up with experiments applying color theory. Beginning and experienced artists are welcome. Information: 263-6322; loneill@dcs.wisc.edu.
Making Personal Art: Mentored Studio
Wednesdays, Feb. 14-April 25, 7:15-9:15 p.m., Mosse Humanities Building
Instructor: Jane Fasse
Fee: $120
This 10-week mentored workshop is for people who have taken art classes and want to move toward more personal ways of creating their art. Students are encouraged to further explore their creative capabilities in their chosen media. Information: 263-6322, loneill@dcs.wisc.edu.
Painting: Beginning and Intermediate
Fridays, Feb. 16-April 27, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Mosse Humanities Building
Instructor: Kathryn Rosing
Fee: $150
Learn the basics of painting from planning your composition to completing your painting. The course includes demonstrations and discussion of materials and approaches. Beginning and intermediate students work from still life and photos to develop personal approaches to painting. Choice of oil or acrylic paints. Information: 263-6322, loneill@dcs.wisc.edu
Pastel
Tuesdays, Feb. 13-April 24, 7:15-9:45 p.m., Mosse Humanities Building
Instructor: Lucy Taylor
Fee: $140
Explore the spontaneity and immediacy of results of this exciting medium. From traditional blending to multifaceted color strokes, through chiaroscuro, carbon and pastel dust, and finally to underpainted mixed media, this course offers fun and challenge for beginners and advanced artists. Information: 263-6322; loneill@dcs.wisc.edu.
Watercolor: Basic and Intermediate
Thursdays, Feb. 15-April 26, 7:15-9:30 p.m., Mosse Humanities Building
Fee: $130
This 10-week class helps the beginner gain a solid understanding and control of the medium and more experienced painters develop their personal style and direction. We also study the works of important watercolorists of the past and present. Painting demonstrations and generous personal attention enrich the class. Information: 263-6322; loneill@dcs.wisc.edu.
World Music Sampler
Wednesdays, Feb. 7-March 7, 7-8 p.m., Mosse Humanities Building
Fee: $60
Instructor: Scott Wenzel
Music can be defined as “humanly organized sound”
that is diversely expressed in various cultures. In this course, you explore how culture and musical concepts are related. By examining the inner working of several world music examples and the cultures that produce them, you may widen your understanding and appreciation of music on a global scale. No musical background required. Information: 265-5629, cbowles@dcs.wisc.edu.
Getting the Most Out of Your Voice
Mondays, Feb. 12-April 2, Lutheran Campus Center, 321 N. Mills St.
Fee: $80
Instructor: Maggie Delaney-Potthoff
Experience the most natural, accurate and powerful use of your voice by practicing whole-body breathing, stretching and imagery. This class also includes ear training and is applicable to all vocal styles. Two sections: 5-30-6:45 p.m. or 7-8:15 p.m. Information: 265-5629, cbowles@dcs.wisc.edu.
Free ESL Classes
This spring, the English as a Second Language Program is offering free English communication classes to adult non-student members of the university community; visiting scholars, spouses and their families; and Madison residents who are non-native speakers of English and interested in improving their English. UW–Madison students are not eligible. These classes will be taught by teachers-in-training enrolled in English 335 (F.S.I Techniques and Materials) under the supervision of the English 335 instructor. Classes will be on campus and will begin the week of Feb. 13 and continue through May 4. If you are interested in participating, fill out a form in the ESL office, 5134 Helen C. White. Instructor: Becky Fisher, bvfisher@facstaff.wisc.edu.
Botanical Art: Building with Colored Pencil
Mondays, Feb. 5-March 5, 7:15-9:45 p.m., Mosse Humanities. Fee: $75.
Instructor: Rhonda Nass. Create individual art works using a technique that emphasizes observation, composition and color layering. Register: 262-2451.
Gold Leaf Painting: A Fascinating World
Thursdays, Feb. 8-March 22, 7:15-9:15 p.m., Mosse Humanities. Fee: $65.
Instructor: Fujiko Isomura. Learn practical methods for applying and working with gold, silver and copper leaf, and create your own art. Register: 262-2451.
Realist Painting Classes
Continuing Studies is offering two Realist painting classes this semester from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturdays. Realist Painting in Oils or Acrylic will meet on the first Saturday, February through May, and will consider technique, composition, drawing, color, paint application and content. The instructor is Mary Diman. Realist Painting will meet on the second Saturday, February through May, and focus on the realist approach to painting. Kathleen Heinen is the instructor. Both classes meet in Mosse Humanities. Each is $120 or both classes are $200. Register: 262-2451.
Comic Book Art: Ages 8-12
Saturdays, Feb. 10-April 28, 10 a.m.-noon, Mosse Humanities. Fee: $110.
Instructor: Lucy Taylor.
Learn inking techniques, the use of shading screens and the animation technique of transparency painting. Register: 262-2451.
German Samstagsschule, Grades K-8
Saturdays, Feb. 3-April 21, 9 a.m.-noon, West High School. Fee: $160.
Instructor: Michella Lang.
This intensive and entertaining program develops German language skills and introduces children to the cultures of German-speaking countries through songs, games, videos and cultural activities. Register: 262-2451.
Lifelong Learning in Music
Academic staff and faculty members are welcome to explore their interests in music through Division of Continuing Studies courses starting in the first few weeks of February. The classes and their starting dates include: Irish Repertoire, Feb. 1; Beginning Piano for Adults, Feb. 8; Continuing/Intermediate Piano for Adults, Feb. 6; String Skills and Ensemble for Adults — Beginning, Feb. 7; String Ensemble for Adults — Continuing/Intermediate, Feb. 7; World Music Sampler, Feb. 7, and Guitar for Adults — Beginning and Intermediate, Feb. 8. Fees range from $60 to $90. Information: 265-5627 or http://www.dcs.wisc.edu/lsa
Tuesday Morning Book Talks
Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m.,
Madison Public Library, 201 W. Mifflin St.
Fee: $12 class, $31 for three classes
Instructor: Laurel Yourke,
Liberal Studies and the Arts
This session focuses on “On the Edge.” Class dates, books to be discussed, and authors of the books are: Jan. 30, Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood, Rebecca Wells; Feb. 6, All Gone Widdun, Annamarie Beckel, and Feb. 13, The Collected Poems, Wallace Stevens.
Information: 262-3733 or http://www.dcs.wisc.edu/lsa.
The First 12,000 Years: Archaeological Journey Into Wisconsin’s Past
Wednesdays, Feb. 7-21, 7-8:15 p.m., Elvehjem Museum. Fee: $24.
Instructor: Robert Birmingham
This slide/lectures series traces the development of Native American and early Euroamerican societies, with attention to many of the state’s spectacular archaeological sites. Information: 262-3731 or http://www.dcs.wisc.edu/lsa.
Medieval World: the South of France
Thursdays, Feb. 1-22, 7:30-8:45 p.m., Elvehjem Museum. Fee: $31. Instructor: Jane Schulenburg, Liberal Studies and the Arts
This four-part slide/lecture series surveys some of the marvelous medieval monuments and walled cities of the South of France, including the medieval cities of Carcassonne, Cordes, Aigues-Mortes; Arles, Albi, the papal palace of Avignon; St.-Sernin of Toulouse; the monasteries of Moissac, Fontfroide, St. Bertrand-de-Comminges, Canigou, Cuxa, St.-Guilhem-le-Desert; and other sites. Information: 262-3731 or http://www.dcs.wisc.edu/lsa.
Music Classes for Adults
Continuing Studies is offering a wide selection of music courses for adults starting in February. Topics range from history of bluegrass music, beginning harp and madrigal singing to Irish repertoire expansion, improving your voice and listening to the great composers. Fees range from $55 to $90. Information: 265-5629; http://www.dcs.wisc.edu/lsa.
Fitness Classes Scheduled
Faculty and staff can choose from fitness classes offered by Continuing Studies starting in January. Classes include Chinese meditation, ch’i kung exercise for health, Pilates conditionings, Kundalini yoga, Alexander technique, acupressure and others. Information: 263-8927; http://www.dcs.wisc.edu/lsa.
Continuing Education Catalog
The Winter/Spring 2001 Continuing Studies Catalog is available. It contains information about noncredit personal enrichment and professional development courses for adults in the fields of visual arts, aging and long-term care, clergy programs, communication, dance, developmental disabilities, evaluation and outcome, fitness and movement, history, international languages, literature, marketing, media relations, mediation, mental health, music, nonprofit development, photography, public management, publication design, study skills, theater and drama, travel/study, video production, women’s studies, and writing and editing. Copies can be found at the information desk in Bascom; at the lobby display at 905 University Ave.; at Dane County public libraries and from the Division of Continuing Studies, 262-1156, cont.ed@mail.dcs.wisc.edu.
Visual Arts Courses
Fees: $25-$150
Continuing Studies offers many visual arts classes starting in February. Topics range from realist painting and working with pastels to making sacred bowls and applying color theory. Classes meet Saturdays and weeknights. Information: 263-6322; lju@mail.dcs.wisc.edu.
Dance Courses
Fees: $44-$88
This winter/spring semester Continuing Studies is offering dance courses, including ballet, African American dance, jazz dance, ballroom dance, Irish dance and Scottish country dancing. New courses focus on contact improvisation and dance turns. Information: 263-8927; kec@mail.dcs.wisc.edu.
Language courses for adults
Beginning and intermediate continuing education language courses start in January by Continuing Studies in French, Spanish and German. An advanced Spanish course is scheduled. Beginning courses are available in Norwegian and Italian. Directed (correspondence) study courses are offered in French, Spanish, German, Polish and Russian. Classes are held at West High School, 30 Ash St., or on campus. For information on Spanish call (608) 262-3428; for other languages call 262-4873.
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
- Locating Funding Sources on 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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Depression Study
The UW Psychiatry Clinical Trials Unit has a research study that may be of interest if you are experiencing depression. The evaluations, labs and study drug are confidential and will be provided at no cost. Participants get paid $20 for each completed visit (visits average about 45 minutes). If you are not enjoying life anymore, you may be depressed. Everything may feel too much of an effort — classes, studying, even socializing. A lot of times this is a sign of depression, not a sign of laziness, lack of will power, or sign that you can’t “cut it.” Some other ways you might feel if you are depressed are:tired or easily fatigued; don’t enjoy things you used to get pleasure from; trouble sleeping; feeling sad or down a lot; changes in your appetite; difficulty concentrating or making decisions; feeling guilty or bad about yourself. Information: Emily Crawford, 265-8245.
Depression study
Greg Kolden, psychiatry, is seeking volunteers for a continuing study of a new psychotherapy for depression. Participants receive 20 weeks of the new psychotherapy (“Self-System Therapy”) or a standard therapy for depression. Individuals receiving treatment are not eligible. Information: 263-6110.
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. Information: 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.
GUTS Seeks Volunteer Tutors
GUTS Tutorial seeks volunteers for conversational English tutoring that matches native English-speaking tutors with international students who want to improve their English skills and learn about American culture. 302A Union South, Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Information: 263-5666.
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. Information: 263-2564; engle@wipr.org.
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 (located in the Red Gym) to make use of this free writing instruction. Instructors are available Mondays and Wednesdays, 3-6 p.m., and Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., in the MSC. Students do not need appointments. Writing Center instructors work with students writing many types of papers in disciplines from literature to engineering, biology to women’s studies, as well as research proposals, application essays, cover letters and resumes. They can help at any stage in the writing process, from brainstorming and outlining to revising and rewriting. For information on how the Writing Center can help students at the MSC, simply drop in, contact the Writing Center, 263-1992, or visit: http://www.wisc.edu/writing/.