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Spiritually Centered Leadership
Tuesday, May 29, 5-9 p.m.; Friday, June 1, 4-9 p.m.; Saturday, June 2, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday, June 3, 8 a.m.-noon, Friday, June 8, 4-9 p.m.; Saturday, June 9, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday, June 10, 8 a.m.-noon.
St. Benedict Center, Middleton.
Colleen Capper. Enrollment is limited.
An opportunity to explore intertwining of personal spirituality, epistemology, life work and leadership. Inclusive of all religions, faiths, beliefs and the lack thereof. Capper is a professor in the Department of Educational Administration. Registration: Students enrolled in a UW–Madison course will touch-tone through the regular process. Information: Kathy Hillmer, hillmer@education.wisc.edu
Tour to Celtic Festival in Brittany
This 10-day study program to the 33rd Festival Interceltique de Lorient runs Aug. 2-13. Known for its spectacular panceltic music and dance performances, the festival features writers, filmmakers and other artists. Chelcy Bowles, associate professor of music, and Robert Newton, Celtic music scholar and performer, will lead the program. 265-5629.
How to Design and Teach a Successful Workshop
Saturday, May 5, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Pyle Center. Fee: $85. Instructor: Kathy Germann.
Glean kernels of wisdom from a trainer who has worked with audiences ranging from doctors and tradeswomen to fifth-grade peer helpers. Information: 263-4431, kbruns@dcs.wisc.edu.
Negotiating Win-Win Outcomes with Difficult Situations and People
Wednesday, May 9, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.Memorial Union. Fee: $95. Instructor: Ralph Cagle.
Learn strategies to negotiate successful outcomes with clients, colleagues, staff and others. Information, 262-2352, jcampbell@dcs.wisc.edu.
Art of Conflict Transformation
Thursday-Friday, May 10-11, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Pyle Center. Fee: $165. Instructor: Kathy Germann.
The art of conflict transformation is about shifting from an either-or way of thinking to an attitude of curiosity and openness out of which people can create win-win solutions. Information, 263-4431, kbruns@dcs.wisc.edu.
Dealing With Discrimination
Thursday, May 24, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Pyle Center. Fee: $90. Instructor: Marian Walluks.
Learn the legal criteria that characterize discriminatory or harassing situations, and appropriate management responses to prevent or respond to these situations. Information: 262-3830, rdreifuerst@dcs.wisc.edu.
Problem Analysis and Solving
Wednesday, May 2, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Pyle Center. Fee: $90. Instructor: Jeff Russell.
Through discussions and experience, learn how to generate creative and viable solutions for the increasingly complex problems you face in public management. This course helps you define a problem more clearly, identify new alternatives and choose better solutions. Information: 262-3830, rdreifuerst@dcs.wisc.edu.
French for Travelers: Beginners
Saturday, May 12, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Location to be announced. Fee: $55. Instructor: Irene Geller Lugassy.
In a relaxed, congenial setting, immerse yourself in the French language and culture. Along with travel tips, learn basic conversation and skills helpful in everyday situations while traveling in France and other Francophone countries. Information: 262-4873; igeller@dcs.wisc.edu.
Your Novel Proposal: From Creation to Contract
Saturday, April 28, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Lowell Center. Fee: $105. Instructor: Marshall Cook.
Learn how to publish your short stories and novels. Discover how to target markets and to hone marketing tools like the cover letter and the novel proposal. Whether you’ve never submitted anything or have a trunk of rejections, this workshop can help you get your stories in print and in cyberspace. Information: 262-3447.
A Day for Drawing
Saturday, April 28, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Instructor: Susan Farmer, Liberal Studies and the Arts. Lowell Center. Fee: $65.
Begin with basic act of drawing and continue through a series of exercises designed to stimulate powers of observation, memory and imagination. Discover qualities unique to your system and style. The exercises are basic; no experience necessary. 263-6322.
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Emotions study participants
A study of emotion processing is being performed at the Psychology department. The study, funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, will explore individual differences in emotional response to pleasant, unpleasant and neutral pictures. The study is being led by Dr. Diane Gooding and Dr. Richard J. Davidson. They hope to recruit 30 study participants between the ages of 25 and 60 who are willing to undergo an interview, fill out questionnaires and wear facial sensors while viewing pictures. A brief phone screening will be required prior to study entry. Qualifying participants will be tested and paid for their time. For information on the emotion study, call 263-2791.
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. Information: 263-2400, visitor@redgym.wisc.edu.
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-Saturday s. Games Room, Union South. Information: 263-5181 or 263-2614.