News & Updates
News Articles
Area Youth Are College Students For a Week
Young Scholars 2008 video (2:48 minutes)
WKBT.com (7/10/2008)
Group pushing cities to be more aging friendly
Creating Aging Friendly Communities
La Crosse Tribune (3/6/2008)
Programming Updates
Programming - September 2008
- Three new ME-PD Learning Community sites have been established this semester in Baraboo, Janesville and Onalaska enrolling 72 new students to date. In addition, 13 communities continue throughout Wisconsin making our total enrollment in the Learning Community program this semester 421.
- The Exercise and Sport Science Master of Science Sport Administration option and the Physical Education Teaching option will begin a three-year rotation of classes using a cohort format in Pewaukee, Wis.
Programming - August 2008
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Beginning August 4, four Wetland Delineation Training workshops are offered in La Crosse and Waupaca, Wis. for natural resource professionals. Partners included the UW-L River Studies Center, Wisconsin Department of Administration Coastal Management Program, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, and other state and federal agencies.
Programming - July 2008
- Vocal Jazz Camp, developed by associate professor Gary Walth, Music, starts July 13. Twenty-one high school students will participate in the workshop, concluding with a public performance July 17 at the Annette Recital Hall in the Centre for the Arts.
- The 17th annual Young Scholars program, July 7-11, offers more than 100 students hands-on experiences primarily in the arts and sciences through inquiry, creativity and problem solving. Eleven UW-L faculty and academic staff will teach classes for the program.
Programming - June 2008
- CEE’s summer youth programs continue with Harmony Explosion Camp, June 19-22.
- In cooperation with Chileda, the Autism Spectrum Disorders Certificate program begins this summer for 25 participants. This certificate is for health and human service professionals, educators, paraprofessionals, parents, and persons working directly with an individual with an autism spectrum disorder.
- Professor emeritus Jim Gallagher will lead 13 individuals on an Ireland walking tour, June 15-22.
- Old Times on the Mississippi, a five-day excursion on the Julia Belle Swain, June 15-21 will provide a unique mode of transportation while enjoying the spectacular scenery, relaxation and learning. Discover the Mississippi River's history, past, present and future, from a variety of viewpoints. Explore the steamboat era and listen to stories of the men who worked the river, including Mark Twain. This program is offered in partnership with Elderhostel. For more information, contact Elderhostel at 1.877.426.8056.
- CEE’s summer precollege programs kick off with Environmental Explorers, June 10-11 and the USA Cycling Camp, June 15-20.
- Two Wetland Delineation workshops take place on campus this month: Basic Plant Identification, June 2-4 and Basic Hydric Soil Identification, June 4-6. The workshops were developed by associate professor Tim Gerber, biology.
- The International Death, Grief and Bereavement Conference takes place at the Radisson Hotel, June 1-4. Developed in partnership with the Center for Death Education and Bioethics and led by Professor Gerry Cox, sociology, the conference will draw professionals and those dealing with grief from throughout the United States. To register or for more information, call 785-6504.
Programming - May 2008
- The 23rd Wisconsin Health Education Network annual meeting takes place May 21 in Middleton. Developed and led by Professor Gary Gilmore, Health Education and Health Promotion, the meeting will draw more than 70 health practitioners to address the need for partnership development of health education and promotion at local and statewide levels.
- Research Tools and Processes, a highly interactive course, will teach students how to analyze and interpret data relative to health education and promotion. For more information regarding this credit course beginning May 16 in Marshfield, Wis. please contact Dr. Gary Gilmore at 785.8163.
Programming - April 2008
- Ronald Potter-Efron will present a workshop, Anger and Rage, April 16, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., in the Cleary Alumni & Friends Center for health and human service professionals. The program, co-sponsored by Franciscan Skemp Behavioral Health, will equip providers of mental health services with effective and evidence based skills to support changes and reduce risk. To register contact 785-6500.
- A Gerontology workshop, Psychology of Aging is offered April 9, 16 and 23 on campus. The program is offered in partnership with the Psychology Department and is open to all. To register or for more information, call 785.6500.
- The Midwest Instruction and Computing Symposium, April 11-12, brings together higher education participants who will focus on the integration of computer-based technology in the teaching and learning process. The symposium is being hosted by the Department of Computer Science.
- Spanish Medical Terminology, a program designed for those who work in healthcare professions and need to communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking patients and clients, is offered April 2-May 7 at the Franciscan Skemp-Sparta campus.
- The first of a series of Long-Term Care Leadership Development Workshops begins this month. Communication, April 3 from 8 a.m.-noon, will help long-term care and health-related managers identify their own communication style and the styles of those they supervise.
- Kid’s College is offered, April 4. In partnership with the Mississippi Valley Gifted and Talented Network. This program offers 5-6th graders an opportunity to explore challenging, hands-on courses in a university environment.
- Fifty-three individuals are heading to Chicago this weekend to take part in the “Chicago Art Museum Excursion” part of the Continuing Education in the Arts program. The group will visit the Art Institute of Chicago and The Museum of Contemporary Art to view the Collection Highlights from 1947 to 2007.
Programming - March 2008
- Professor Gary Gilmore, Health Education and Health Promotion, will lead participants on a Study Tour to Great Britain, March 13-22. The study tour offers a firsthand opportunity to explore the British health care, health education and health promotion systems.
- More than 150 conservationists attended the 20th annual Prairie Enthusiasts conference March 8, held on campus in cooperation with the Biology Department and Continuing Education.
- Critical Methods in Wetland Delineation, part of the Wetland Delineation workshop series, takes place in Madison, March 12, attracting more than 70 natural resource professionals.
Programming - February 2008
- The First Steps to Starting Your Art Business, Feb. 22, 12:30-3:30 p.m., will review the basics of starting your art business and identifying next steps which include government regulations and basic recordkeeping.
- ACT Prep Course, a precollege program designed to raise student test scores by enhancing test taking skills and strengthening their academic preparation will meet six Saturdays, Feb. 23-March 29 on the UWL campus. To register, please call 785-6500.
Programming - January 2008
- Join us Jan. 25, from 4-9 p.m. at Port O’Call, Cartwright Center, for an evening of life stories told through film. Aging and Film: Stories from the 3rd Age, will feature three films that illuminate our aging journeys with poignancy, power and delight. The program cost is $20 and the general public is welcome. To register, call 785-6500.
- The first of a series of Continuing Education in the Arts classes offered on campus begins this month. Beginning Jewelry Making, Jan. 26 from 8 a.m.-noon, will introduce participants to tools, equipment and materials used while creating a beautiful pendant. The cost is $35, plus $25 supply fee and is open to adults with little or no experience. To register, call 785-6500.
