Events Bulletin

Winter Painting at Green Lake
Feb. 23-28, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Green Lake Conference Center.

$125 plus lodging. 263-7815.

You can enjoy a midwinter break of painting and instruction with instructor Pat Dobrinska.

Communicating with the Media
Thursday, Nov. 7, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Pyle Center. $195. Instructor: Joan Collins. 262-3447.

Learn how to develop an effective publicity campaign, and how to build a positive image, combat negative ones and “pitch” ideas to the media.

Jacobite Wars
Mondays, Nov. 11-Dec. 2, 7:30-8:45 p.m., Lowell Center. $35. Instructors: Eugenia Brown, Beth Johnson, Charlie Johnson. 262-3731.

Rallying the Scots to rid themselves of English domination, the deposed Stuart dynasty allied with disgruntled Scottish factions in hope of reclaiming their hereditary place upon Britain’s throne.

Cathedrals of England
Thursdays, Nov. 14-Dec. 12, 7:30-8:45 p.m., Elvehjem

Museum. $35. Instructor: Jane Schulenburg. 262-3731.

Explore history, symbolism, art and architecture of many of England’s magnificent medieval cathedrals.

Irish Guitar and Harp
Thursdays, Nov. 7-Dec. 12, 7-8:30 p.m., Dudgeon Center. $68. Instructors: Chelcy Bowles, Joshua Perkins. 265-5629.

Learn chords for accompanying Irish tunes. Explore instrument-specific techniques.

Copyright and Trademark
Friday, Nov. 8, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Pyle Center. $195. Instructors: Michael Skindrud, Eugenia Carter. 262-3447.

Learn about what violates copyright or trademark law.

Newsletters and Brochures
Wednesday, Nov. 6, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Pyle Center. $195. 262-3447.

Write effective headlines and call-to-action copy. Make good decisions about content for newsletters and brochures. Learn fundamental design.

Distance and Drama
Saturday, Nov. 9, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 10, 9 a.m.-noon. Lowell Center. $125. Laurel Yourke. 265-3972.

Discussion and excerpts from current fiction illustrate how writers manipulate point of view and narrative distance to heighten tension, reveal character through dialogue, and intertwine setting and character.

Triathletes and Swimmers
UW Health Sports Medicine Center offers swim-stroke analysis for those wanting to take their swimming to a new level, especially those training for a triathlon or the Ironman. The program involves videotaping a swimmer and then analyzing the stroke. Analysis sessions last for one hour. Corrective swim drills will be given, along with a VHS copy of the video stroke. The center also offers technique swim lessons and one-on-one work with an aquatic specialist. Call 265-8350 to schedule appointments.

Persian Language Classes Offered
Regular instruction in Persian is now offered on campus through the Department of Languages and Cultures of Asia under the supervision of Professor Muhammad Umar Memon. Native speaker Atefeh Oliai, Ph.D., teaches the courses, which satisfy the foreign-language requirement. A Persian language table meets 10-11 a.m. Thursdays in Lakefront Cafeteria, Memorial Union. For information about the courses or the language table, contact Oliai, aoliai@wisc.edu.