Events Bulletin

Learning

4th Annual Manager/Supervisor Conference: Promoting Effective Workplace Dynamics
Wednesday, Oct. 2. 7:30 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. Pyle Center.
Dennis Reina will present a keynote entitled “Trust — Now More Than Ever!” This keynote will focus on trust: the power when it exists, the problems when it doesn’t and the pain when trust is betrayed. As recent headlines make clear, trust is at an all-time low, due to the egregious behavior of leaders of such prominent companies as Enron, Tyco, WorldCom, Citicorp. The list keeps growing daily. Reina, along with his life and business partner, Michelle Reina, is a speaker, author and principal of the organizational development research and consulting firm Chagnon & Reina Associates Inc., based in Stowe, Vt. He specializes in working with organizations that want to build trust in the workplace and with leaders who want a capable workforce. His work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Harvard Business School Management Update, and on national radio and television, including Bloomberg Radio and CNN. Clients include Harvard University, Kimberly-Clark, Walt Disney World, AT&T and Boeing. Reina will sign books 9:30-10 a.m. following the keynote presentation and during the lunch break from 12:15- 1 p.m. Copies of the book “Trust and Betrayal in the Workplace,” will be available to purchase at a reduced cost of $24. All participants of the conference will received a copy of Reina’s desktop quick reference guide as part of their program materials.

The conference will feature other topics and presenters throughout the day. To find out more about the conference, including featured session topics and schedules, see http://www.ohrd.wisc.edu. The Manager/Supervisor Conference is sponsored by Professional Development and Applied Studies and the Office of Human Resource Development. To register or find more information about the conference, see http://www.ohrd.wisc.edu/conferences/MSD or e-mail hrdconferences@bascom.wisc.edu. For inquiries, contact the Office of Human Resource Development 263-1016.

Writing Instruction at the Multicultural Student Center
On Mondays and Wednesdays, 2-5 p.m., and on Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., an instructor from the Writing Center offers one-on-one help to enrolled students who use the MSC. Instruction is available to writers of all abilities and for all kinds of writing issues and all kinds of writing tasks. Students can get help with any kind of writing: formulating outlines, thesis statements, introductions, conclusions; brainstorming ideas, improving prose’s flow, developing a research plan; and writing application letters, resumes, fellowship applications and cover letters. For information and other locations, see http://www.wisc.edu/writing/, stop by the Writing Center, 6171 Helen C. White, or call 263-1992.

Bead Embroidery
Saturday, Sept 28, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., fee: $25; or Tuesday, Oct. 1-11, 6-8:30 p.m., fee: $65. 726 Lowell Center.

Take some beads and stitch a memory. Learn several bead stitches and create wearable beadwork by the end of class. Instructor Deborah Sproule presents many methods of composition and fosters development of personal imagery. Slide presentations of beadwork will inspire creative possibilities in this Division of Continuing Studies course. Information: 263-6322.

Botanical Art: Classical English Watercolor
Tuesdays, Oct. 8-Nov. 12, 7:15-9:45 p.m. 7621 Mosse Humanities. $85. Instructor: Mary Bauschelt.

Draw and complete watercolor plant portraits using traditional English technique in this six-week class. The group will discuss color theory and practice glazing and mixing in preparation for the finished piece. Information: 263-6322.

Creative Travel Journals
Mondays, Oct. 7-28, from 7:15-9:15 p.m., 6411 Mosse Humanities. $50.

If you’ve just returned from a great trip or are about to embark upon a journey, you’ll love this class. Learn at least six book structures that are perfect for holding postcard, photos, personal maps, sketches, watercolors, recipes and written musings on your trip. Learn page layout and collage techniques while sharing your travel tales with fellow adventurers. Information: 263-6322.

The Celtic Heritage: History, Myth and Literature
Wednesdays, Oct. 2-30, 7:30-8:45 p.m. Red Gym.

Four-part slide/lecture series focuses on the history, mythology and literature of the Celts from ancient to modern times. Literary works incorporated into the lectures include Stevenson’s “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,” Shakespeare’s “King Lear,” selections from the Welsh “Mabinogi” and selections from W.B. Yeats’ early poetry. Information: 262-3731.

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

This Division of Continuing Studies slide/lecture series introduces principles that can enrich your sojourns to virtually any destination of archaeological importance. The 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.

Wisconsin’s Architecture of Leisure: Resorts, Cabins and Cottages
Tuesdays, Oct. 8-22, 6:30-8 p.m. Elvehjem Museum. $27. Instructor: Jim Draeger.

Wisconsin contains a wealth of architecture that expresses an aesthetic ideal for the leisure class. This course traces the development, architectural vocabulary and cultural meaning of recreational architecture in Wisconsin, such as resorts, summer cottages and state parks. It’s for people with an interest in architecture but little or no background in architectural terminology or history. Information: 262-3731.

New Theatre Courses for Adults
The Division of Continuing Studies has scheduled three new theatrer courses. All classes meet in Lowell Center, 610 Langdon St. Information: 265-8041.

Beginning Improv is a five-week workshop that features the fundamentals of improvisation through basic games, exercises and scene work. No experience is necessary: all you need is a desire to explore your creativity. Meet Mondays, Oct. 7-Nov. 4, 7-9 p.m. $72.50.

Improv for Writers gets writers away from their desks to explore character, dialogue and story lines via improv games and exercises. No acting/improv experience is needed. Will meet Thursdays, Oct. 17-Nov. 14, 7-9 p.m. $72.50.

Intermediate Acting is a six-week class that offers an opportunity to enhance and refine acting skills. Class members work on monologues and scene work to explore acting objectives, character choices and playing the moment. The group also will explore physical work through voice and movement exercises. Students should have some acting training or performance experience. Scheduled for Wednesdays, Sept. 25-Oct. 30, 7-9 p.m. $87.

West African Drumming
Thursdays, Oct. 3-Nov. 21, 7-8:30 p.m. St. Francis House, Lower Lounge. $88.

Learn hand drumming, stick drumming and other percussion music from Ghana and other West African countries in eight-week Division of Continuing Studies course. Instructor emphasizes learning rhythms through singing rhythms and playing them on drums; also hand and stick techniques. Guest artists from West Africa provide additional instruction and background on the culture. Information: 265-5629.

Exploring Your Interests Using the Strong Interest Inventory
The Strong Interest Inventory compares your interests with those of people happily employed in a variety of occupations. Take the SII and participate in a group review of the results on Friday, Sept 27, 12:30-4:30 p.m. at 905 University Ave, Room B102. Fee: $45. Repeats Friday, Dec. 6. Call 263-6960 or see: http://www.dcs.wisc.edu/services.

Tools for Career Planning: Combining SII and Myers-Briggs
Two-day workshop introduces several respected career-planning instruments. Identify skills, interests, values and personal style preferences. Friday-Saturday, Oct 11-12, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at 5120 Grainger. Fee: $85. Register by Wednesday, Sept 25. See http://www.dcs.wisc.edu/services, or call 263-6960.

New Online Six-Week Courses
Professional development or personal enrichment short courses cover computers: creating Web pages (beginning, intermediate and advanced), Flash, Fireworks, Dreamweaver, FrontPage and Palm Pilot; writing: fundamentals of technical writing and keys to effective editing; personal enrichment: secrets of success and achievement, stress management courses, 12 steps to a successful job search, outdoor survival techniques; and entrepreneur and business courses. More than 100 courses begin the second Wednesday of each month and start at $69. The total selection can be viewed http://www.ed2go.com/cme/. For information: e-mail Continuing Medical Education at cme@med.wisc.edu or call 265-5221.

New Continuing Education Courses
More than a dozen new courses are offered this fall by the Division of Continuing Studies. These include: creative travel journals, low-tech printing, taking yourself seriously as an artist, Celtic heritage, the Jacobite wars, marriage and celibacy in the medieval church, Victorian England, beginning improvisation, improvisation for writers, intermediate acting, distance and drama for the writer, and applying acting techniques to fiction. Call 262-1156 for a catalog, or: http://www.dcs.wisc.edu/classes/classtoc.htm.

Continuing Education Catalog
The fall Continuing Education Programs Catalog is available. The catalog contains descriptions of noncredit professional development and personal enrichment courses in aging, alcohol and other substance abuse, alumni learning, art, career educational counseling, clergy programs, communications, dance, developmental disabilities, desktop publishing, diversity issues, education, engineering, environment, fitness and movement, health education, history, human services, international languages, literature, mediation/dispute resolution, mental health, music, nonprofit development, publication design, public management, study skills, test preparation, theater and drama, theology, travel-study, video production, women’s studies, writing and editing, and youth programs. For a copy of the catalog, call 262-1156. Read the catalog at http://www.dcs.wisc.edu/classes/classtoc.htm. Catalogs can be found at the Bascom Information Desk, the Peterson Building, the lobby of the Division of Continuing Studies, 905 University Ave., and all Dane County public libraries.

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. See http://www.dcs.wisc.edu/pda/workshop.htm, or call 263-4431 for information.

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.

Public Speaking
Learn the most important qualities of a good presentation, analyze the occasion, locate materials, think through your purpose, develop a clear organizational pattern and achieve clear delivery with “Presentations: Develop Your Speaking Skills,” a workshop on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Lowell Center. $135. See http://www.dcs.wisc.edu/classes/communication.htm or call 262-3152.

Sizeable Success
For many, reaching and maintaining a healthy weight is a constant challenge. UW Health Sports Medicine Center offers a new program called Sizeable Success to help people who are 70 pounds or more over weight. This 14-week program includes weekly two-hour sessions led by a registered dietician and a certified exercise specialist. Ongoing exercise and nutrition follow-up sessions are available for Sizeable Success graduates. Sessions begin in February and September. Call the UW Health Sports Medicine Center, 263-7936, for details, dates and times, cost and application information. Prior to the first night of the program, a personal consultation with a dietician and a fitness assessment with an exercise specialist will determine if the class is appropriate. A physician’s authorization is required.

Swim Stroke Analysis
Are you a swimmer or triathlete? Swim Stroke Analysis allows swimmers the opportunity to have their swimming strokes videotaped above and below the water’s surface with an underwater digital scope. Swimmers who arrange a one-hour session will have their strokes analyzed by experts in the aquatic field. This is intended for triathletes, masters’ swimmers and high school athletes. To arrange a session, call UW Health Sports Medicine Center, 265-8350. The cost is $70.

Masters Swim for Triathletes
For swimmers who want to improve their swimming portion of a triathlon. Since most triathletes struggle with the swim portion, the biomechanics of the crawl stroke will be the primary focus. Practices are built around breaking down the stroke and learning corrective drills that will improve overall efficiency. Classes are held at the UW Health Sports Medicine Center. Call 265-8350 for days and times.

Language Classes Scheduled
Continuing education language courses are offered this semester by the Division of Continuing Studies. Faculty, staff and students can study beginning Norwegian and Italian; beginning and intermediate French and German; or beginning, intermediate or advanced Spanish. The classes meet in the evening at West High School, 30 Ash St. Information: 262-3428, Spanish; 262-2075, German; 262-4873, other. See http://www.dcs.wisc.edu/classes/language.htm.

Continuing Education in Music
The Division of Continuing Studies offers evening classes in music. A second section of Piano for Adult Beginners starts Thursday, Sept. 26. A class about Celtic Music Beyond Erin’s Shores begins Monday, Sept. 30. For information call 262-1694 or see http://www.dcs.wisc.edu/classes/music.htm.

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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.