Nontraditional Student Update and Reminders

Susan Svenda- Uncapher, your instructor and a local artist who has given numerous exhibits, will help you:

• Develop the fundamental skills needed to create your own acrylic paintings
• Understand the evolution of painting styles from the late 19th – early 20th centuries
• Increase your awareness of the techniques used to create artistic styles
• Complete a frame-worthy finished piece

To register, get more information, or review the materials list please contact UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education
http://www.uwec.edu/ce/musicFine/paintingAcrylics/index.htm
Phone 715-836-3636, Toll free 866-UWEC4CE
Email ce@uwec.edu     
Or visit our office at
210 Water Street, Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54703
7:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday
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Guess that's the news you need to know for today.  I hope to see many of you at the Library (room 5029) on Thursday!  My Nurturing Thought for this week came out of my fortune cookie from my Chinese lunch last week.

Take care,

Bonnie Isaacson
Nontraditional Student Adviser
UW-Eau Claire
Schofield Hall 226-E
Phone: 715-836-3259

Nurturing Thought:
"If you can shape it in your mind, you will find it in your life."

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Monday, April 2, 2007

Hello and Happy April!

Predictions are of a dark, cooler week, but look at it this way--the cooler, rainy weather will really make the grass green when the sun is back and it is warmer.  Also this is a good week to keep your nose to the grind and keep up with your studies!  I have a daughter who, when she gets down and I point out to her the things that are actually going right will say, "Mom, why do you always have to look at the positive side of things?"  Well, that's how I try to go through life.  There are a lot of "icky" things that happen to us, but if most of us stop to think about it--there are a tremendous amount of things that are going just right too.  Live life to the fullest and be happy--this will make others around you more pleasant too.

Brown Bag Tomorrow:
We will be having a brown bag, Tuesday, from noon to 1:00 in the Maple Room of Davies Center (around the corner from the bookstore--across from The Corner Store).  Come and have lunch with other nontrad students.  Even if you only have a few minutes to spare stop in for as little or as long as you can.  We will be discussing what we would like to ask for in the new Oasis room, the former hair salon in Davies Center, which will be renovated over the summer for nontraditional student use in the fall semester. If you can't make the brown bag and have suggestions--email me.

Library Room open for use for nontraditional students:
The Graduate Studies room in the library is now available for all nontraditional students to use for study.  The room is located on the fifth floor, room 5029.  To gain access to the combination to the room (the room is kept locked at all times) nontraditional students are asked to pick up a letter from my office to take to the Circulation Desk at the library.  The letter serves as "permission" for library staff to give you the combination.  You will also be asked to sign a form agreeing to the terms for the use of the room.  Several nontraditional students have already picked up their letters and are making good use of the room.  We will be having a "Preview the Room Day" next Thursday, April 12th, from 11 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. This is an opportunity to see the room which I feel you will enjoy and appreciate.  I will be there on the 12th with letters for you and you can get the combination at the Circulation Desk for future use.  The room will be open on the 12th between 11 and 1 so you will not need a combination for the preview.  Refreshments will be served.

Registration News:
MONDAY, APRIL 9th--Last day to withdraw from individual full semester classes and last day to withdraw from the university.

Scholarship News:
Single parent scholarship applications due on May 1 for dispersement for fall semester.

Financial Aid News:
Did you know that if you were awarded federal work-study and are not using it, you may convert some or all of that money to student loan?  For more information on how this may work for you, contact the Financial Aid Office in Schofield Hall room 115 or call 836-3373.

Survey Assistance Needed for Nontrad Student:
Hi there friends, family, and colleagues,

For my Scientific Writing for Expert Audiences course this semester, two of my fellow students and myself are conducting a survey for research purposes. We are interested in evaluating the impact that web sites like WebMD have on doctor/patient communication.

If you would like to help us with this, please copy and paste  the following link into your web browser or just click the link. It will take you to a brief, 5-minute survey. Taking the survey will help us immensely. 

Survey link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=834803569596

In addition to your participation in this survey, we would really appreciate if you forwarded this email on to any of your own contacts so as to ensure a large response rate for our research project.  We understand that forwards are not always appreciated, however if you could pass on to those who would not be irritated we would be grateful.  We need to gather as many responses as possible for a conclusive report.  We would be more than happy to share the report/results with you, if you are interested. If this is irritating YOU, please disregard and delete and accept our apologies. :)

We are compiling data SOON so if you participate please note the deadline.

Thank you very much!
Briana,  Emily and Lindsay

Campus Events of the Week:

Domestic Violence Candlelight Vigil TONIGHT, April 2nd 7:00pm Campus Mall
*Music by Audacious *Guest Speakers *Open Mic

Please join us in remembering and supporting those who have been affected by domestic violence.
This event is held in conjunction with the 10 Days of Progressive Action and Education sponsored by the Eau Claire Progressive Film Festival.

In connection with the DV Vigil, the film festival will be showing: Domestic Violence Part I (April 17, 6pm HHH 103) and Domestic Violence Part II I (April 18, 6pm HHH 103).

Women's and Gender Equity Center (WAGE)
University of Wisconsin Eau Claire
Schofield 30
836-2693
24 hr line - (715) 225-4571
wage@uwec.edu
http://www.uwec.edu/sdd/wage

Planetarium Program. Tuesday, April 3, "The Top Ten Celestial Objects,” will feature an illustrated presentation of the best celestial objects in the night sky, as well as information on their structure, distance and place in the sky. The show is aimed at adults and children 10 and older. Tickets are $1 and will be sold at the planetarium before the show. L.E. Phillips Planetarium, 7 p.m.

Friday, April 6
No UW-Eau Claire Classes Today.Administrative offices will be open during regular business hours.

View other events on campus at the following link:
http://www.uwec.edu/eventcal/

Summer Youth Programs available at UWEC can be found at this link:http://www.uwec.edu/ce/youth.htm

Community News:

FREE INCOME TAX FILING ASSISTANCE  is still available on campus for income eligible individuals.   Wednesdays between 1:00 and 4:00 p.m. in Schneider Social Sciences Hall room 314, through April 11th.  Walk-ins only--no appointments will be made.  For more information contact Lucretia Matson, mattsols@uwec.edu or phone 836-2422.

Sacred Heart Hospital Center for Healthy Living upcoming programs for the public are available at:
http://www.uwec.edu/eventcal/

Incredible sleep fact--Sleepwalking occurs most often in children.  It may be triggered by fever, stress or medicines.

That's it for now, folks.  I know you are all busy and it is difficult to make many of the events offered.  If you ever have questions, suggestions, concerns-- whatever--email me, call, or stop in.  That's why I'm here!

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Monday, March 19, 2007

Hello All Sigma Gamma Zeta II Members,

First of all, I would like to welcome all new members to the organization.  We had 10 new members join us last fall semester and seven new members this spring!  The scholarship committee met last week and selected the scholarship recipients.  We had enough money in our treasury to award 2-$500 scholarships this spring.  Letters will be mailed out this week to the recipients and all applicants.

Several news items for you:

1)  We have a few Honor Society T-shirts and Tote Bags for sale left over from our sale last spring.  There are 5 canvas tote bags left and 6 t-shirts (1-XL-white, 1-Medium- Sage, and 5-Large in colors of white, blue, pink or sage).  Cost of the shirts are $14 and totes are $8.  If you purchase one of each you get them both for $20.  They are available in my office (Schofield Hall 226) if you wish to see them before you decide to purchase. 

2)  We will be holding a Bake Sale on Thursday, March 29 from 8 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. in the Schneider Social Sciences lobby.  Anyone wishing to donate baked goods, (cookies, bars, muffins, breads etc.) can bring to the sale that morning or leave at my office the day before.  If you would like to sit at the table and work for an hour during that time frame just let me know.

3) We will be holding our SGZII Annual Meeting and Initiation Ceremony on Saturday, April 28th, at 4:00 p.m. in Davies Center.  All members (current and new) are invited to attend and are welcome to bring family or friends as well. We will be initiating all new members from both fall 2006 and spring 2007. You are invited to attend an Open Reception of all honor societies prior to our meeting.  This reception will be held in the Council Fire Room of Davies Center beginning at 2:00 p.m.  Anyone from our organization attending could meet there at 3:30 p.m. prior to our annual meeting.

Following our meeting and initiation you are invited to attend the Honors Banquet where all student organizations and scholarship recipients will be recognized.  A dinner buffet meal will be served at 5:30 p.m. (seating begins at 5:00 p.m.).  Cost of a banquet ticket is $14.00 per person.  If you are interested in attending the banquet you need to complete the attached ticket order form and pick up your ticket at the Service Center in Davies Center by Tuesday, April 17th.  No tickets will be sold at the door.
PLEASE RSVP TO ME BY MONDAY, APRIL 23RD IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO ATTEND THE INITIATION MEETING OR BANQUET.

So, here is a schedule of events for Saturday, April 28th.  Room locations have not yet been determined but all events are on the second floor of the Davies Center.
3:30 p.m. Open Reception for all members (and family and friends)
4:00 p.m.  Annual Meeting and New Member Initiation (fall and spring new members)
5:00 p.m. Seating begins for the Honors Banquet Dinner
5:30 p.m. Dinner is served
6:30 p.m. Awards ceremony and speakers

Please let me know if you have any questions on any of this information. 

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Monday, March 12th, 2007

Hello All,
Greetings on this warm spring day!
This is the kind of weather I have been waiting for. I love the warmer weather and listening to the birds singing. I love it when my granddaughter comes to visit and we listen to "the birdies" and watch them eat from the bird feeder. It doesn't get much better than that!

I was handed a "Wellness" card at a presentation that I went to recently and wanted to share it with you. These are great reminders as we go through each day of our lives.

Wellness: 1. Be excited about life! 2. Count your blessings daily! 3. Laugh often! 4. Don't make excuses! 5. Expect the best from yourself! 6. Care about others! 7. Respect yourself! 8. Set goals! 9. Use positive self-talk! 10. Hang with positive people! 11. Tell those you love you do! 12. Keep a positive attitude!

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WORKSHOP TOMORROW!
The topic for the Tuesday workshop will be Self Esteem/Self Concept. How are you feeling about yourself now that you are a college student?

Nina Albanese-Kotar of the UWEC Counseling Services Office will present this workshop in the Alumni Room of Davies Center from 3-4:00 p.m.

Please RSVP to me by 2 p.m. tomorrow so that I will have enough handouts.

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Registration News:
FULL PAYMENT DUE THIS FRIDAY FOR SPRING SEMESTER to avoid a transcript and registration hold on your account.

Summer class registration is currently underway. You can register now without a down payment. The $100 down payment must be made by April 27th.

Fall class registration will begin on April 9th, by priority. Watch your email for important registration information to come from the Registration Office.

I will be offering a workshop on "How to Read and Understand Your Degree Audit" on Wednesday, March 28th.
Two sessions are offered, 9-10 a.m. or 2-3 p.m. Please call my office at 836-3259 to sign up for one of the workshops or email me to RSVP.
Both sessions will be in the Badger Room of Davies Center and will be presented by an adviser from the Advising & New Student Initiatives Office. This is very timely information for you just before registration time if you have questions or trouble with your degree audit. Please bring a copy of your degree audit for individual attention.

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Scholarship News:
Applications are currently being accepted for several scholarships with deadlines in March and April. Use free time over your spring break to apply for this FREE money! There are several scholarships for single parents (male or female).

Please look at our website for eligibility criteria and for the downloadable application forms. http://www.uwec.edu/advising/nss/scholar.htm

NOTE: If you are a member of the nontraditional honor society, Sigma Gamma Zeta II, the scholarship application form is due to my office no later than noon on Thursday, March 15.

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Library Room for Nontraditional Students:
In the near future you will receive a formal announcement from me that the Graduate Study Room in the McIntyre Library will be available for all nontraditional students to use to study or relax or "kill time" in-between classes.

The room is being furnished over spring break with new furniture and a microwave and coffee pot for your use. As soon as you are back from spring break you can begin using the room.

A combination lock is on the door and to receive the combination you will need to present a letter (that I am sending to you soon) to the Circulation Desk in the Library in order to be given the combination. Watch for your letter from me very soon. I am very excited to offer this space to you.

Also, by the fall semester, the current Oasis Room in Brewer Hall (lower level room 1-B) will move to Davies Center. I will certainly keep you posted on that activity.

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Class Project Assistance: A nontraditional student is asking for help in a sociology class this semester entitled Gender and Work , a seminar class. "We're doing a presentation that focuses on issues people face because of the role of higher education in their lives. Our group would appreciate any input non-traditional students could share. I'm wondering if they could help us out for this project. The information we receive would will be presented at the WAGE center's hosting of April events.

The web-site is http://www.uwec.edu/sdd/wage/new/cal-april.htm. Students can click on Gender and Higher Education or see the synopsis of our presentation below:

A group of students from Sociology 491 will be leading this discussion, focusing on the issue of gender (specifically women) and higher education. They will look at the issues people face because of the role of higher education in their lives. Specific topics include: work/life balance, transitions for non-traditional students, minority students, and gender differences within the work system. Any students who are at all interested, or have questions can e-mail: lafontam@uwec.edu and we can correspond that way or meet in person to chat".

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Weekly Activities on Campus:
Monday, March 12th

Foster Gallery Exhibit: An exhibit titled "The Perspective of Chinese Art at Sichuan Fine Arts Institute" features photographic works by art faculty and students from the Sichuan Fine Arts Institute of Sichuan, China .

The exhibit will run through March 15. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays, 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays and 1 to 4:30 p.m. weekends. Professors from Sichuan Fine Arts Institute will visit UW-Eau Claire this week. See March 13, 14 and 15 items for details.

Artists Series: Neil Simon's "Lost in Yonkers" will be presented by the Montana Repertory Theatre. The Pulitzer Prize-winning play tells the story of two young brothers growing up in New York during World War II.

Tickets, available at the Service Center, are $15 for the public, $13 for those 62 and older and UW System/CVTC faculty/staff, or $5 for those 17 and younger and UW System/CVTC students.

A dessert reception and discussion hosted by Blake Westerlund, English, will precede the performance. Tortes and cheesecakes, coffees and teas will complement the discussion, which will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Foster Gallery. Tickets are $5 in advance or at the door. Gantner Concert Hall, Haas Fine Arts Center.

Tuesday, March 13th

Women's Herstory Month Booth: A booth titled "Back Up Your Birth Control with EC" will provide free condoms and literature on how to access emergency contraception. Davies Center near Service Center, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through March 15.

UAC Cabin: Featuring UW-Eau Claire students performing classical music during "Classical Cabin Fever." The Cabin, Davies Center, noon to 1 p.m.

Planetarium Program: "Stardate: Ancient Horizons,” will illustrate how the sky was viewed by the ancient Egyptians. The show is aimed at adults and children 10 and older.

Tickets are $1 and will be sold at the planetarium before the show. L.E. Phillips Planetarium, 7 p.m.

Joint Student Recital: Featuring the composition studio of Gary Don. Phillips Recital Hall, Haas Fine Arts Center, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 14th

Women's Herstory Month Fifth Annual Dinner Party: In 1979 feminist artist Judy Chicago first exhibited “The Dinner Party,” a work of art commemorating the overlooked and understudied achievements of women from prehistory to the 20th century. In the spirit of Chicago’s piece and to commemorate this year’s Women’s History Month, the UW-Eau Claire community is invited to join a Potluck Dinner Party today from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the Hibbard Penthouse.

Those interested in attending are asked to RSVP to Patti See at seepk@uwec.edu or 836-4826.

Joint Student Recital: Featuring Michelle Kochan, saxophone, and Corey Cunningham, saxophone. Phillips Recital Hall, Haas Fine Arts Center, 5 p.m.

Ireland Concert Band Performance: Before heading off to Ireland on tour, the UW-Eau Claire Ireland Concert Band, directed by R. Mark Heidel, will perform a St. Patrick's Day concert. Gantner Concert Hall, Haas Fine Arts Center, 7:30 p.m.

Jazz at Night: University musicians present the best in jazz. The Cabin, Davies Center, 8 p.m.

Thursday, March 15th Student Recital: Featuring Andrew Brandt, piano and organ. Gantner Concert Hall, Haas Fine Arts Center, 5 p.m.

Eau Claire Big Read Book Slam: UW-Eau Claire is one of the sponsors for the Eau Claire Big Read. The first Big Read Book Slam will be held tonight. Audience members are invited to read selections from favorite books. Acoustic Café, 505 South Barstow St., Eau Claire, 7 to 9 p.m.

Women's Herstory Month Event: "Shakespeare's Women: Bawdy, Wicked, Winsome, and Wise" will be presented. Chippewa Room, L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, 7 p.m.

Faculty Recital: Featuring Hyeson Ahn, piano. Gantner Concert Hall, Haas Fine Arts Center, 7:30 p.m. Spring Break- Monday March 19 through March 23. Classes resume Monday, March 26.

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Important Sleep Fact:"Increasing physical activity can shorten the time it takes to fall asleep and improve sleep quality." Take advantage of the longer daylight and go for an evening walk!

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Nurturing Thought:
"Never miss the opportunity to compliment or to say something encouraging to someone."
~ Taken from "11 Proven Ways to Get Along Better with Everyone", author not available.

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Monday, March 5th, 2007

Hello All,
This week is starting out much better for me this week than last. The sun is shining and we have the hope of 40 degrees by the weekend! Spring is just around the corner and that means you as students will be very busy in the next weeks until the end of the semester. (Sorry, guess we're not even at mid-term yet). But with all the activities on campus and projects that you need to finish, you need to prioritize and keep your focus on the goal. If you are having any difficulties please address them sooner rather than later. I would be happy to discuss any issues with you and give you guidance on any questions you may have.

Remember, being a student at UW-Eau Claire is an opportunity of a lifetime (for many of you) and I really want you to be successful students here. I read an interesting fact on sleep recently. Getting 6-8 hours less sleep than usual over a week can impair mental efficiency and reaction time, and cause depression, anxiety and irritability. Remember to take care of yourself by getting as much sleep each night as you can!

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BROWN BAG LUNCH TOMORROW, TUESDAY:
Join me in the Badger Room tomorrow from 11:30-12:30 to discuss issues, meet other nontraditional students, share some good "down time" together. I've been meeting new faces there this semester and it is great! Hope you can make it--even if for just a few minutes.

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Other Upcoming Workshops:
Scholarship Writing Tips:
March 7th: Session I: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Session I: Career Discovery Center, Schofield 230 OR Session II: March 8th; 11:30 - 12:30 p.m., Badger Room, Davies Center

Self Esteem/ Self Concept:
March 13th; 3:00 - 4:00 p.m., Alumni Room, Davies Center

How to Read Your Degree Audit:
March 28th: Session I: 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. OR Session II: 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Both sessions will be in the Badger Room, Davies Center.

To register or for more information please contact Nontraditional Student Services at 836-3259 or email me.

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Scholarship & Financial Aid News:
PLEASE pay attention to the upcoming scholarship deadlines. Several will be due in March, April, and May.

Check out scholarships available and specific details at this website: http://www.uwec.edu/advising/nss/scholar.htm.

Remember to renew or file your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) as soon as you have completed your 2006 federal tax returns.

UWEC Financial Aid deadline for priority consideration is April 15th. Don't wait until the end though. Some types of aid are given out on a first come, first served basis.

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NOMINATIONS SOUGHT for OUTSTANDING FACULTY Who Teach, Mentor and Encourage Nontraditional Students at UW-Eau Claire:
The Nontraditional Student Services Office and the nontraditional students at UW-Eau Claire annually recognizes an outstanding faculty member who best exemplifies both the art and the science of teaching returning adult students. This would include both the tangible and intangible qualities that mark a university professor as being the kind of professional, in and out the classroom, that is particularly skilled in nurturing the intellectual and professional development of nontraditional students, regardless of where the students are in their life's journey. We realize that adult students can sometimes present particular challenges to faculty.

We wish to recognize those faculty who accept those challenges and provide the kind of learning environment where the life experiences of adult students are honored, the intellectual demands spur further discovery and growth, and classroom strategies are appropriately varied and flexible.

If you would like to nominate an outstanding faculty member for this award, please write a letter of nomination (via email is fine) explaining your reasons for the nomination. All faculty who are nominated will receive a Certificate of Appreciation, and the Nontraditional Student Advisory Committee will select one faculty member from among the nominees to receive the "OWL AWARD."

The OWL AWARD is a special plaque that recognizes one faculty member annually for helping "Older Wiser Learners" reach their academic potential. This award will be presented to the winner in April.

Nominations due to me (isaacsbj@uwec.edu) by Thursday, March 8th.

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The University Activities Commission Special Events Committee presents: "Child of the Holocaust: One Woman's Story of Survival"
Please join us for this important, interesting and informative program. 7:30 pm Tuesday, March 6, 2007, Schofield Auditorium, free. A reception will be held at 6 pm in the Spruce Room just before the lecture presentation.

Inge Auerbacher was born on December 31, 1934 in Kippenheim, Germany, a small town near the Black Forest. The night of November 10, 1938, the Nazi's full power of terror and destruction culminated in Kristallnacht (Night of Broken Glass), when people broke all of the windows at the Auerbacher's home. She and her parents were deported to Theresienstadt Concentration Camp in Czechoslovakia in August of 1942 with 1200 other people. Of the more than 15,000 children that passed through Theresienstadt, Inge was one of only 100 children that survived to see the end of WWII. Three years later, liberation finally came for Theresienstadt on May 8, 1945. After liberation, the Auerbachers learned that 13 of their immediate family, as well as their extended family were all killed by the Nazis.

In May 1946, Inge's parents made the decision to immigrate to the United States. They settled in Queens, New York where Inge continues to live to this day. Inge has committed her life to teaching people about diversity, tolerance and humanity. She has written four books about her experiences, and won countless awards for her achievements.

Co-sponsors - Department of Women's Studies, Office of Multicultural Affairs, The Office of the Chancellor, Temple Shalom, UW Hillel Foundation, Department of Foreign Languages, Office of Student Development and Diversity, Episcopal Diocese.

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Native American Fry Bread Taco Sale: ~ rescheduled ~

Thursday, Mar. 8th
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Willow Lounge, Davies
Taco & Soda = $5
Fry Bread w/sweet toppings $2.50

Prepared and sold by: UW-Eau Claire's Native American Student Association (NASA) Proceeds to April 28, 2007 Pow Wow

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Registration for Fall Semester:
Registration for fall semester will take place from April 9 through May 4 with most appointment times based on the number of credits a student has. It is, however, important to start thinking about registration much sooner than that.

• During the week of March 12 students will be e-mailed their registration materials, including their exact registration time as well as a degree audit that lists all the requirements for their degree.
• All students must pay a $100 deposit prior to registering. This goes toward the fall semester tuition.
• All students with fewer than 60 earned credits and all students in academic difficulty must see an adviser and receive their PAC (personal advising code) prior to registering. In reality, all students should see an adviser before registering.
• Students who want to change their major should do it before they register so they can talk with their new adviser. Information on how to do that can be found on the Registration Web site.
• Students who are considering changing a major can get a "What-if degree audit" for the major they are considering.
• Students who are uncertain about what they want to major in can talk to a counselor in Career Services. They can call 836-5359 or stop by Schofield 230.

For answers to most registration related questions, see "Steps to a Successful Registration."

Registering for Summer Session:
Students can now register for Summer Session 2007. Students should check out the Summer Session Class Schedule now to see if a course or two will fit into their plans for this summer. Summer Session allows students to:

• Complete their undergraduate or graduate degree program more quickly.
• Catch up on missed courses and/or lighten workload for fall and spring semesters.
• Enhance career opportunities.

New this year- $100 down payment not required until April 27, 2007! Many of the summer course are available online through UW-Eau Claire Online These programs and/or courses that will allow students to earn college credit at times and from locations that are convenient for them.

Paying Spring Semester Tuition:
If you elected to participate in the partial payment plan, the remaining balance of your bill, plus finance charges, is due on Friday, Mar. 16.

An electronic bill with be emailed to students at their UW-Eau Claire email address on Mar. 6. For more information about billing go to: http://www.uwec.edu/bussvs/busoff/index.htm

Mid-semester Grades:

Students with freshman classification will get mid-semester grades emailed to them on Mar. 30. Students can also go to MyBlugold. A student should enter a username and password to login. Then select the My Info tab, choose Grades, Midterm/Final. The grades will come from each individual professor. If you do not receive a mid-term grade, you may certainly ask your professor for one. University policy states that all freshmen should receive such reports.

The Clothing Closet at UWEC:
The clothing swap went well last week. We had quite a few people coming through to take things and we have some great men and women's professional clothing now in stock at the Clothing Closet in the WAGE Center, Schofield Hall 30.

So please be sure to spread the word,check it out, and help yourself to FREE clothing!

Walk-in Writing Center:
Walk-in tutoring is available for assisting students on writing papers shorter than six pages.

For assistance writing papers longer than six pages, students should visit the Academic Skills Center and inquire about individual tutoring sessions. Tutors will work with students on writing skills within the context of a single paper but will not edit or proofread the work.

Hours of tutoring services vary for each day.

FREE Math Tutoring for Nontraditional Students:
Offered by Dr. Carolyn Hopp, retired math professor.

Appointments can be made by calling the WAGE Center 836-2693 or emailing wage@uwec.edu.

Students offer children's foreign language classes:
UW-Eau Claire students in the curriculum and instruction course "Teaching Foreign Languages in Grades 1-9" will offer free exploratory French, German and Spanish classes for children in grades 1-5.

The classes will meet Thursdays from 4:10 to 4:50 p.m. in Hibbard Hall beginning March 15 and ending May 10. No classes will be held March 22 due to spring break.

To enroll children in the classes, complete the online registration form, call the department of foreign languages at 715-836-4287 or e-mail Paul Hoff at hoffpj@uwec.edu.

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So many opportunities forTHINGS TO DO at UWEC!

• Higherground http://www.uwec.edu/studentsenate/uac/hg/
• The Cabin presents http://www.uwec.edu/studentsenate/uac/cabin/
• Concerts http://www.uwec.edu/studentsenate/uac/concerts/
• Campus Films presents http://www.uwec.edu/studentsenate/uac/films/
• Special Events http://www.uwec.edu/studentsenate/uac/special/
• Activities & Programs http://www.uwec.edu/dc/ap/index.html
• Athletics http://www.uwec.edu/athletics/index.htm
• Planetarium http://www.uwec.edu/planetarium/index.html
• Music and Theatre Arts and Art Department http://www.uwec.edu/mus-the/
• Artist Series http://www.uwec.edu/dc/ap/artists/
• The Forum http://www.uwec.edu/dc/ap/forum/
• Events Calendar http://www.uwec.edu/eventcal/
• University Recreation http://www.uwec.edu/recreation/index.html
• Library Tours http://www.uwec.edu/Library/aboutUs/tours.htm

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Women's History Month Fifth Annual Dinner Party:
Wednesday, March 14, 4:30-6 pm, Hibbard Hall Penthouse, UW-Eau Claire In 1979, feminist artist Judy Chicago first exhibited The Dinner Party, a work of art commemorating the overlooked and understudied achievements of women from prehistory to the 20th century.

In the spirit of Chicago's piece, and to commemorate this year's Women's History Month, please join us in our very own Potluck Dinner Party. Pick a historical woman you think deserves more visibility,come willing to share what you know about her, dress up and come prepared to be "in character" (optional). We'll also celebrate the creative and scholarly activities of UW-Eau Claire Women's Studies faculty and staff. For students, staff, faculty, and community members. Partners welcome.

Beverages provided ~ RSVP by 3/9 to Patti See at seepk@uwec.edu or 836-4826.

The Viennese Ball transforms W. R. Davies University Center into a mini-Vienna complete with street signs, shops, cafés and places of entertainment.

Dining experiences include authentic Austrian specialties, spectacular tortes, brats and casual fare, imported wines and beers, and a wonderful Tom Cat Breakfast at the end of the evening. In addition to dancing, listening to music, and eating, guests may shop for flowers, crystal, or chocolates, or have a photograph taken as a personal souvenir of the ball.

The 33rd Annual Viennese Ball will take place Friday, Apr. 13 and Saturday, Apr. 14 from 6:30 p.m. until 1 a.m. in the W.R. Davies University Center University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.

Saturday's Viennese Ball is sold out, but tickets are still available for Friday. Tickets must be ordered via US Mail. Students and parents can download this printable Ticket Form to order tickets.

JOB OPPORTUNITY:
If you are interested in seeing the Viennese Ball and would like to earn some money too, Blugold Dining catering department is looking for students interested in working the Ball.

Pay is $6.50 for all positions (cocktail wait staff, bartender, busser, bar runner, torte server, cashier, and deli attendant). Shifts start early in the evening and run until clean up is completed.

Contact Terri Knudtson, 836-2632 or knudtstl@uwec.edu if interested or for more information. So, be happy--be well--be studious. Spring break is just around the corner! And remember to get your sleep!

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Nurturing Thought:
"If you can imagine it, you can achieve it; If you can dream it, you can become it."
~ William Arthur Ward

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Bonnie Isaacson
Bonnie Isaacson
Nontraditional Student Adviser
Schofield Hall 226E
836-3259
isaacsbj@uwec.edu

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Tuesday, February 27th, 2007

Hello All,
All I can say is, I hope you snow lovers are happy. This is your week! I am very sorry that I did not get a newsletter out to you yesterday. I was at a conference last Thursday and Friday and it really does take a day to just dig out from all the emails and other things that piled up while I was gone. I don't plan to be out again in the near future so will try to catch up and stay in better touch with you.

The conference was good--I had the chance to hear various speakers and network with colleagues. I also spent time with a grad school friend which was great. It reminded me how important it is to have time for ourselves away from family and the office. Hope your life allows that for you from time to time as well.

The keynote speaker at the conference was Erin Gruwell. Some of you may have read her book or saw the movie about her and her students, The Freedom Writers Diary. Erin was so energetic and interesting to listen to. I was mesmerized for the entire hour. She brought many of us to tears with her story of helping 150 students who had been "written off" by the education system. With her support, all 150 graduated from high school and are pursuing college careers.

Listening to her really moved me and reaffirmed my belief that we just don't know a persons potential. I love an anonymous quote that I read, "The best thing you can give someone is a chance." Erin believed that and because of that 150 lives are changed forever. I hope your life is changing too as you learn and grow as a student at UW-Eau Claire.

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WORKSHOP & BROWN BAG TOMORROW:
Negotiating Relationships Workshop:
In this workshop we will discuss the major life change associated with returning to school and learn to recognize how this change in your life affects others. You will leave with some ideas for making transitions smoother for everyone and for overcoming roadblocks to success.

Wednesday, Feb. 28th, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. in the Alumni Room of Davies Center. Presented by Nina Albanese-Kotar of Counseling Services. Plan to attend!

Please RSVP to me by Wednesday morning.

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Other Upcoming Workshops:
Scholarship Writing Tips:
March 7th: Session I: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Session I: Career Discovery Center, Schofield 230 OR Session II: March 8th; 11:30 - 12:30 p.m., Badger Room, Davies Center

Self Esteem/ Self Concept:
March 13th; 3:00 - 4:00 p.m., Alumni Room, Davies Center

How to Read Your Degree Audit:
March 28th: Session I: 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. OR Session II: 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Both sessions will be in the Badger Room, Davies Center.

To register or for more information please contact Nontraditional Student Services at 836-3259 or email me.

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UWEC Registration Information:

• Fall & Summer Class Schedule now available on Blugold & Web.
• Summer registration is currently in progress.
• Fall registration will begin on April 9th by seniority. The week of March 12 you will receive your registration appointment time as well as your degree audit via email. Watch for it!
• Spring Break: March 19-23. No classes--campus offices and the Library and computer labs will be open.
• FULL PAYMENT must be received for your spring semester bill by March 16th to avoid both a transcript and registration hold on your account.

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Financial Aid Information:
Now is the time to file your financial aid application (FAFSA) for the next school year (2007-08). As soon as you have completed your 2006 federal tax return make a point to file your FAFSA too.

Keep in mind that if the information on your 2006 federal tax return is not an accurate reflection of your current situation (e.g. job loss or working fewer hours, change in marital status, etc.) you may file an appeal through a financial aid counselor.

If you have any questions on this feel free to ask me or make an appointment to meet with a counselor in the Financial Aid Office at UWEC by calling 836-3373.

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Scholarship Information:
Applications are currently being accepted for American Business Women's Assoc. Scholarship, Eau Claire Electric Cooperative, Zeppa Family Scholarship for Single Parents, American Association of University Women (Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls branches), Patricia H. Anderson Memorial PEO Scholarship, Clear Water Kiwannis Eau Claire Scholarship, Single Parent Scholarship, and the Riverland Energy Cooperative Scholarship.

Notification of awards will be during this semester, however money will be applied to your fall tuition bill.

For application forms and eligibility information please see the following website. http://www.uwec.edu/advising/nss/scholar.htm

Please take time to apply for scholarships. There is money just waiting to get into your hands!

Scholarship Writing Tips Workshops will be offered on March 7th from 4:30-5:30 p.m. in the Career Services Lab, Schofield 220, OR on March 8th from 11:30-12:30 p.m. in the Badger Room of Davies Center. Feel free to bring your lunch.

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UWEC Walking Club:
UW-Eau Claire employees and students are invited to walk for fitness Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

For more information, contact Russ Peloquin at peloqurs@uwec.edu or 836-2176. McPhee indoor track, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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Campus Activities:

UW-Eau Claire celebrates Women's Herstory Month

UW-Eau Claire will host a number of events throughout March in recognition of Women's Herstory Month.

Events during the following week include:

• "'The Vagina Monologues' Post Discussion," 4 p.m. Feb. 27 in the WAGE Center, Room 30 of Schofield Hall. This event is for anyone who has ever attended "The Vagina Monologues" and would like to have further discussion.


• "Swap-O-Rama: Finding Alternatives to Consumerism," noon to 5:30 p.m. March 1 in The Cabin, Davies Center. The swap is a great opportunity to both clean out closets and trade for unique used goods.


• "Shakespeare's Women: Bawdy, Wicked, Winsome, and Wise," 7 p.m. March 1 in the Cedar Room of L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library in Eau Claire. This free discussion will cover "The Taming of the Shrew" and/or "The Merry Wives of Windsor."


• The film "The Last King of Scotland," 6 and 8:30 p.m. March 1-4 in Davies Theatre.


• "The World Is in Your Classroom: Challenges and Opportunities of Diversity at the University,"a presentation by Dr. Joy Mighty, director of the Centre for Teaching and Learning at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario, at 4 p.m. March 5 in Room 102 of Hibbard Humanities Hall.

Tuesday, Feb. 27:

Planetarium Program: "Wonders of Deep Space," will illustrate how we learned that galaxies exist, how stars are born and how their lives end. The show is aimed at adults and children 10 and older.
Tickets are $1 and will be sold at the planetarium before the show. L.E. Phillips Planetarium, 7 p.m.

Aldo Leopold Weekend Film: UW-Eau Claire's Environmental Center will host the film "The Greatest Good" beginning at 7:15 p.m. at the EAC in the basement of Hilltop Center.

The film, produced as part of the U.S. Forest Service's 100th Anniversary, documents our rich natural heritage from the West Coast to the East and traces the Forest Service's evolving journey from the "wise use" of resources to the idea of a "land ethic."

Wednesday, Feb. 28:
Women's Hockey: Hamiline University at Hobbs Ice Arena, 7 p.m.

Jazz at Night: University musicians present the best in jazz. The Cabin, Davies Center, 8 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 22:
China Forum:
The public is invited to attend "Challenges Facing China as a Growing Economy," a public forum about the growing importance of China on the world economic stage.

Three UW-Eau Claire professors will join two business professionals with ties to China to discuss how social, cultural and political developments in that country impact those seeking opportunities in international business or education.

Tamarack Room, Davies Center, 4 to 5:30 p.m. More information.

Chancellor's Roundtable:
Students are invited discuss campus issues with Chancellor Levin-Stankevich and his staff. Presidents Room, Davies Center, 4 p.m.

The Forum: Conservative columnist and author Star Parker will present "Breaking the Cycle of Poverty." Parker is the founder and president of CURE, the Coalition on Urban Renewal and Education, a nonprofit think tank that provides a national voice on issues of race and poverty in the media, inner city neighborhoods and public policy. A syndicated columnist for Scripps Howard News Service, Parker offers weekly op-eds to more than 400 newspapers worldwide.

Tickets, available at the Service Center, are $7 for the public, $5 for those 62 and older and UW System/CVTC faculty/staff, or $3 for those 17 and younger and UW System/CVTC students. Schofield Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. More information.

Jazz at Night: University musicians present the best in jazz. The Cabin, Davies Center, 8 p.m.

Thursday, March 1st:
Clothing Swap-O-Rama: The Women's and Gender Equity Center is organizing an event to encourage the Eau Claire community to explore alternatives to consumerism. Participants are invited to bring gently used items to give away, and also to take and trade with others.

During Swap-O-Rama WAGE also be collecting comfortable clothing donations for sexual assault victims and casual and business wear for the UW-Eau Claire Clothing Closet.

The Cabin, Davies Center, noon to 5:30 p.m.

Campus Films: "The Last King of Scotland." (U.K. 2006, directed by Kevin MacDonald, 123 min., rated R.) A Scottish doctor on a Ugandan medical mission becomes irreversibly entangled with one of the world's most barbaric figures, Idi Amin. Impressed by the doctor's brazen attitude in a moment of crisis, the newly self-appointed Amin hand picks him as his personal physician and closest confidante.

Sponsored by the International Film Society. Tickets are $2 at the Service Center for IFS members and UW-Eau Claire faculty/staff or $1 for UW-Eau Claire students. Davies Theatre, 6 and 8:30 p.m. Through March 4.

Dr. Seuss Party:
McIntyre Library and the Reading Partners program will co-host a Dr. Seuss party event celebrating the 50th birthday of "The Cat in the Hat" to support literacy in the community.

K-5 children who participate in the Reading Partners program have been invited to attend with their partners, but the entire UW-Eau Claire community, including students, faculty and staff with children, are welcome to attend. Instructional Media Center, McIntyre Library, 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Aldo Leopold Banquet:
The Second Annual Aldo Leopold Banquet, to be held from 6 to 9 p.m., will honor the conservation legacy of Aldo Leopold and further foster the idea of developing a land ethic. Items on the banquet's rustic-themed menu will include smothered venison steak, elk stew, walleye and duck breast. A vegetarian option also will be available.

The cost is $10 per person. For reservations, contact Dan Langlois at langlodt@uwec.edu or 836-3616.

Campus Theatre: One of the world's most popular operettas: "The Merry Widow," will be presented. Directed by Mitra Sadeghpour, music and theatre arts.

Tickets, available at the Service Center and at the door, are $10 for public; $8 for those 62 and older; $7 for those 17 and younger or UW-Eau Claire faculty/staff; or $6 for UW-Eau Claire students.

Gantner Concert Hall, Haas Fine Arts Center, 7:30 p.m. Through March 3 at 7:30 p.m. and March 4 at 1:30 p.m.

UAC Cabin: Featuring Tony Brown, The Cabin, Davies Center, 8 p.m. Through March 3. More information.

Friday, March 2nd:

McIntyre Library Research Refresher: UW-Eau Claire faculty, staff and students are invited to attend a 30-minute research refresher on the use of the library's Web pages, databases and more.

For more information, contact the reference desk librarians at library.reference@uwec.edu or 836-3858. McIntyre Library 1033 (instruction lab), noon and 12:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 3rd:
Children's Planetarium Program:"Stories About the Stars," is aimed at children four and older.

Tickets are $1 and will be sold at the planetarium before the show. L.E. Phillips Planetarium, 11 a.m.

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Did you know......

..... if you are struggling in class you can receive free tutoring from the Academic Skills Center (Old Library 2112)?
..... if you are having any personal situations that you would like to discuss with a counselor, you can do that for free in the Counseling Center, Old Library 2122? They also offer a variety of support group sessions.
..... free one-on-one computer training is available to you through the Help Desk and BITS?
......nontraditional students have a representative on Student Senate?
......you can check out DVD's and CD's at the library for fun?
......there is a bulletin board of information for nontraditional students in the hallway near the Admission office in Schofield Hall?
......the UWEC Children's Center is open each evening, Monday through Thursday until 9:00 p.m. for child care? Cost is $2.50 per hour, per child.

Daylight-saving time changes to take effect soon Beginning this year, as established by the federal Energy Policy Act of 2005, daylight-saving time will start three weeks earlier and end one week later than in previous years.

The act provides that daylight-saving time now begin on the second Sunday in March (which this year is March 11) and end on the first Sunday in November (which this year is Nov. 4).

Have those shovels and brooms ready and waiting for the next round of snow to hit. Look at it this way--it's a great time to stay indoors and get your homework done. Have a great week.

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Nurturing Thought:
"To break a bad habit--drop it."
~ ?

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Bonnie Isaacson
Bonnie Isaacson
Nontraditional Student Adviser
Schofield Hall 226E
836-3259
isaacsbj@uwec.edu

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Tuesday, February 20th, 2007

Hello All,
40 degrees! Can you believe it? It actually feels like spring is in the air and I heard birds singing this morning. I'm ready for spring. And spring break is just around the corner. For anyone who is not aware of when spring break is, it is the week of March 19th through 23rd. Classes resume on March 26. I will be out of the office this Thursday and Friday and looking forward to attending the Wisconsin School Counselors Association Annual Conference. I always bring back good information for nontraditional students who have children in the school system.

Community Resources Workshop tomorrow, Wednesday, 11:30-12:30 in the Badger Room (bring your lunch if you wish). Also a second session is offered Weds. afternoon from 4:30-5:30 in the Career Discovery Center, Schofield Hall, 226. Let me know if you plan to attend either session. You'll learn great tips for a variety of services and activities in the community--ways to save money--where to go for assistance, family activities.

Next week's workshop topic will be Negotiating Relationships on Weds., Feb. 28th, from 1-2 p.m. in the Alumni Room in Davies Center. The presenter will be Nina Albanese-Kotar from the UWEC Counseling Services. She will discuss how relationships can change when an adult returns to school.

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Registration News:
FULL PAYMENT must be received for your spring semester bill to avoid both a transcript and registration hold on your account.

Fall Class Schedule available on Blugold and Web beginning on February 21.

Summer Session registration is ongoing now.

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Campus News:
Students offer children's foreign language classes:
UW-Eau Claire students in the curriculum and instruction course "Teaching Foreign Languages in Grades 1-9" will offer free exploratory French, German and Spanish classes for children in grades 1-5.

The classes will meet on Thursdays from 4:10 to 4:50 p.m. in Hibbard Humanities Hall beginning March 15 and ending May 10. No classes will be held March 22 due to spring break.

To enroll children in the classes, complete the online registration form, call the department of foreign languages at 715-836-4287 or e-mail Dr. Paul Hoff at hoffpj@uwec.edu.

Are you interested in learning Spanish? Whether you are a beginner or have had some Spanish experience, this course is for you! It will refresh and recycle language in a fun, comfortable, interactive format. You won't feel lost of confused in class. This is a conversation course that incorporates cooperative learning. The focus will be on listening, understanding and speaking when you're ready.

Instructor Dale Omtvedt Gable teaches Spanish and English as a Second Language at UW-Eau Claire. She has traveled extensively in Mexico, Columbia, Central America and Spain, and has taken university student groups to Costs Rica and Mexico.

Classes will be held from 6 - 7:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays, April 2 - May 23 in Hibbard Humanities Hall Room 224 on the UW-Eau Claire campus. The course fee is $270 and includes instruction, book, materials, and some cultural experiences. Enrollment is limited so please register by March 26 to guarantee your spot.

To register or for detailed information, click here: http://www.uwec.edu/ce/language/spanish/index.htm

Questions? Contact UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education at: Phone: (715) 836-3636 Toll free: (866) 893-2423 Website: www.uwec.edu/ce/ E-mail: ce@uwec.edu Address: 210 Water St., Eau Claire, WI, 54703.

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Scholarship News:
The Zeppa Family Scholarship deadline is April 1st.
This is a $1000 scholarship and possible additional $2000 internship opportunity for single parents.
Application and more information available at this website: http://www.uwec.edu/advising/nss/scholar.htm#SingleParent

Clear Water Kiwanis Eau Claire scholarship for single custodial parents residing in Eau Claire county. $1000.
Application deadline is April 15.
Application available at http://www.uwec.edu/advising/nss/scholar.htm#SingleParent

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Community News:
The Family Resource Center has a wonderful schedule of events and information for parents and children. If you have not looked at their website, please do so, www.frcec.org. They are located at 2105 Heights Drive in Eau Claire. Phone 833-1735.

I am working with a staff person there to possibly bring a series of workshops to campus on the topic of Guiding Good Choices (for parents with children ages 9-14) or Staying Connected to Your Teen (for parents of teens 9th to 11th grade). If you express interest in either of these workshops I will pursue it further.

I have attached a newsletter from the Center for Healthy Living from Sacred Heart Hospital which contains information on many upcoming events that I think will be of interest to you and your families.

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WAGE CENTER:
The WAGE Center now has a lactation space for moms who may be breastfeeding and need a place to go on campus during the day.

Feel free to go to The WAGE Center if you are looking for a quiet space to sit.

Women's and Gender Equity Center (WAGE) Schofield 30 phone:836-2693.

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UWEC Walking Club:
UW-Eau Claire employees and students are invited to walk for fitness Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

For more information, contact Russ Peloquin at peloqurs@uwec.edu or 836-2176. McPhee indoor track, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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Campus Events for the Week:

Tuesday, Feb. 20
Black History Month Presentation:
Selika Ducksworth-Lawton, history, will give a presentation on the influence of veterans on the civil rights movement.
Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs. Presidents Room, Davies Center, noon to 1 p.m.

Martin Mogensen Education Lecture: This year's lecture will feature John Perricone, an educator and author of "Zen and the Art of Public School Teaching," who will speak on establishing a philosophical identity - a sense of mission or purpose that inspires teachers to teach.

The lecture series was established four years ago to honor Martin Mogensen, a 1952 UW-Eau Claire alumnus who became one of the first victims of school shootings in this country. His daughters, Marti Mogensen and Margaret Mogensen Nelson, both graduates of UW-Eau Claire, and other family members and friends support the lecture series through the Martin Mogensen Education Lecture and Scholarship Fund of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.

Phillips Recital Hall, Haas Fine Arts Center, 4:30 p.m.

Idea Lounge 3: Campus and community members are invited to discuss the question "How can the university and community work together to attract talented and creative people?"
Sponsored by Downtown Eau Claire Inc., UW-Eau Claire, Pizza Plus, CTV and Volume One Magazine. Pizza Plus Eatery, 208 South Barstow St., Eau Claire, 7 p.m.

Planetarium Program: "Wonders of Deep Space," will illustrate how we learned that galaxies exist, how stars are born and how their lives end. The show is aimed at adults and children 10 and older. Tickets are $1 and will be sold at the planetarium before the show. L.E. Phillips Planetarium, 7 p.m.

McIntyre Library Research Refreshers: UW-Eau Claire faculty, staff and students are invited to attend a 30-minute research refresher on the use of the library's Web pages, databases and more.
For more information, contact the reference desk librarians at library.reference@uwec.edu or 836-3858. McIntyre Library 1033 (instruction lab), 7:30 and 8 p.m. Also Feb. 22 and March 2.

Wednesday, Feb. 21:
Women's Hockey: Hamiline University at Hobbs Ice Arena, 7 p.m.

Jazz at Night: University musicians present the best in jazz. The Cabin, Davies Center, 8 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 22:
Art Demonstrations/Lecture: Kathryn Finnerty, a nationally acclaimed ceramic artist from Eugene, Ore., whose work was featured in the "Surface Tension" exhibit at the Foster Gallery, will present several workshops and a lecture today.

WAGE Reading Discussion: The Women's and Gender Equity Center will sponsor a reading discussion on "Political Prescriptions" and "Shopping Fever" from "Affluenza." Reading discussion articles can be requested by e-mailing wage@uwec.edu. WAGE Center, Schofield 30, 5 p.m.

Student Leadership Recognition Awards Ceremony: The accomplishments of student leaders, organizations and organization advisers will be celebrated at the campus wide program, which is free and open to all. Council Fire Room, Davies Center, 5 p.m.

Campus Films: "Little Miss Sunshine." (U.S. 2006, directed by Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris, 101 min., rated R.) No one among the Hoovers quite has it together, but it's not for lack of trying. Father Richard, a hopelessly optimistic motivational speaker, is desperately attempting to sell his nine-step program for success - without much success. Meanwhile, the Hoovers' "pro-honesty" mother Sheryl is constantly harried by her family's eccentric secrets, especially those of her brother, a gay suicidal Proust scholar fresh out of the hospital after being jilted by his gay lover.

Sponsored by the University Activities Commission of the Student Senate.
Tickets are $2 at the Service Center for IFS members and UW-Eau Claire faculty/staff or $1 for UW-Eau Claire students. Davies Theatre, 6 and 8:30 p.m. Through Feb. 25.

Black History Month Presentation: Carlos Wiley, director of the Multicultural Educational Resource Center and dean of students at UW-Platteville, will present "Hip-Hop Generation." The presentation will cover the roots of hip-hop, societal influences on the earliest generation of hip-hop artists, and how and why hip-hop has changed over the past 20 years. Phillips Recital Hall, Haas Fine Arts Center, 7 p.m.

University Theatre: One of the world's most popular operettas, "The Merry Widow," will be presented. Directed by Mitra Sadeghpour, music and theatre arts.
Tickets, available at the Service Center and at the door, are $10 for public; $8 for those 62 and older; $7 for those 17 and younger or UW-Eau Claire faculty/staff; or $6 for UW-Eau Claire students. Gantner Concert Hall, Haas Fine Arts Center, 7:30 p.m. Through Feb. 24 and March 1-3 at 7:30 p.m. and March 4 at 1 p.m.

Foster Gallery Exhibit: A new exhibit titled "The Perspective of Chinese Art at Sichuan Fine Arts Institute" features photographic works by art faculty and students from the Sichuan Fine Arts Institute of Sichuan, China. The exhibit will run through March 15. An opening reception will be held from 7:30 to 9 p.m. tonight in the gallery. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays, 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays and 1 to 4:30 p.m. weekends.

Women's 'Herstory' Month Event: Women's 'Herstory' Month will be jump started with the annual presentation of "The Vagina Monologues." Tickets, available at the Service Center, are $10 for the public or $7 for UW-Eau Claire students. Schofield Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. Through Feb. 24.

Friday, Feb. 23
Kids' Night Out Program: Blugold athletic teams and coaches will lead activities and games for children ages 5-12. The cost is $10 per child. For more information, call Todd Glaser at 836-3093. View additional information and registration form. McPhee Physical Education Center, 6 to 9 p.m.

You and your family are invited to the Office of Multicultural Affairs' College Preview Weekend Chili Feed 2007. Meat & veggie chili with all the fixin's. Join other UW-Eau Claire faculty, staff, students and 25 prospective students for our semi-annual Chili Feed. Friday, Feb. 23, 5 - 7 p.m., Tamarack Room, Davies Center. Please RSVP on or before Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007 to websteck@uwec.edu or Christine Webster (715) 836-3367.

Saturday, Feb. 24
Children's Planetarium Program: "Solar System Adventure," is aimed at children four and older.
Tickets are $1 and will be sold at the planetarium before the show. L.E. Phillips Planetarium, 11 a.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 28
The Forum presents Star Parker on Breaking the Cycle of Poverty.
Schofield Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets available at the Service Center and at the door. UWEC student $3, age 17 & under, $3, public $7.

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Enjoy the rest of your week and the warmer weather. Let me know if you have any questions on anything at all.

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Nurturing Thought:
"Our life is frittered away by detail...simplify, simplify."
~ Henry David Thoreau

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Bonnie Isaacson
Bonnie Isaacson
Nontraditional Student Adviser
Schofield Hall 226E
836-3259
isaacsbj@uwec.edu

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Wednesday, February 14th, 2007

Hello All,
I have been on vacation the last two days, that is why your newsletter is later this week. I have had the extreme pleasure of taking care of my two grandchildren for the past three days. What a joy! Children are such a blessing---and sometimes not---but that is another week's story :).

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Budget Management Workshop Rescheduled!
Due to the fact that I had no one RSVP to me for the Budget Management Workshop scheduled for tomorrow, February 15th, it has been rescheduled to March 6 from 11:30 - 12:30 p.m.

Wayne Jennings from Family Means Consumer Credit Counseling in Eau Claire will be our speaker to discuss the credit bureau and your credit score. The presentation will be in the Badger Room of Davies Center. RSVP to me. Feel free to make it a brown bag and bring your lunch!

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Brown Bag Lunch:
We had such a good time at our first brown bag. Thanks to all who came. The next brown bag will be on Monday, February 19th from 11:30 - 1:00 p.m. in the WAGE Center in Schofield Hall room 30.

Directions: Leave Davies Center through the underground walkway and keep going straight ahead after you leave the tunnel. The WAGE Center, room 30, will be on the left side of the hall way. When you enter the center, go down the hall and the brown bag will be the third room on the right side.

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Registration News:
Full payment for spring classes due February 16th to avoid finance charges.

Withdrawals by February 18th will be refunded 50% of tuition.

February 19th and after = NO refund!

Register now for summer classes. Remember you must pay $100 down payment by April 27th for summer school. PACS are not required for summer school. Financial Aid is available for summer classes!

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Lots of Campus Events going on....

With February as Black History Monty, Winter Carnival, and just every day at UW-Eau Claire, there are no lack of opportunities to take part in events on campus. Check out this website for daily events: http://www.uwec.edu/eventcal/

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LOOKING AHEAD:
Next week, February 21st at 11:30 a.m. or 4:30 p.m.; a look at all the community resources available to you.

Do you know where you can get assistance with such things as new snow tires, free hot meals, good used clothing or household items for free? How about a place where your child can join a play group for free?

Join Renee Kragness ( a fellow nontraditional student) and me as we share with you great places in the community to look for assistance.

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Clothing Swap-O-Rama:
Wednesday, March 1st from 12noon - 6:00 p.m. in The Cabin in Davies Center. This is a opportunity to browse and help yourself to professional attire that you might need for your job or job interview.

All items are FREE! Take whatever you need. If you would like to donate gently used professional clothing you may drop off during that time also.

Watch for the Clothing Closet at UWEC in the future where we will also do something similar with children's clothing.

Sponsored by WAGE, Career Services and Nontraditional Student Services. Call 836-2693 or email wage@uwec.edu or myself with questions.

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Did you know?
...you can get a free credit report each year at http://www.annualcreditreport.com or call 1-877-322-8228.

Gotta run! I'm trying to dig out after having been gone for two days. Hope your week is going well

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Nurturing Thought:
"It is wise to keep mind that no success or failure is necessarily final."
~ Unknown

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Bonnie Isaacson
Bonnie Isaacson
Nontraditional Student Adviser
Schofield Hall 226E
836-3259
isaacsbj@uwec.edu

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Monday, February 5th, 2007

Greetings to All,
I am really not a winter fan and I am especially not a cold weather fan! I am looking at a picture of my husband, son and myself in Hawaii two years ago as I am typing this to you. I am in a warm place in my mind :)

I am hoping that you will take advantage of the workshops we are offering this semester. The session this week on Time & Stress Management will be conducted by Nina Albanese--Kotar from the Counseling Center on campus. Next week we will offer Budget Management presented by Wayne Jennings from Family Means in Eau Claire. That presentation will take place on Thursday, Feb. 15 from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. in the Badger Room of Davies Center. Even if you cannot be present for the entire hour, come as you can.

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Scholarship Opportunities!

1. Applications will are now accepted for the Zeppa Family Foundation Single Parent (male or female) Scholarship.
This is a $1,000 scholarship and the opportunity for an additional $2,000 through an internship.

Application forms are available on line at www.uwec.edu/advising/nss/scholar.htm or in the NSS office, Schofield Hall 226. Application deadline is April 1st.

2. Fischer/Wood Single Parent Scholarship.
AMOUNT: $1,000 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: This single parent scholarship is to be used to support a junior or senior (30 years old or older) majoring in mathematics, statistics or computer science. The recipient should have graduated from a high school in an employment disadvantaged or economically depressed area. They do NOT need to be currently living in that hometown. Grades should not be a determining factor yet preference should be given to someone who has demonstrated a 2.75 GPA or higher. Financial need should not influence selection in any way. The scholarship is preferred to be renewable if the recipient continues to meet the qualifications and there are no other applicants that are more in need.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Application forms are available online at www.uwec.edu/advising/nss/scholar.htm or in the Nontraditional Student Services Office (NSS), Schofield Hall 226. APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 28, 2007

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Panel Discussion--White Male Privilege:
Thursday, Feb. 8, 5:00 pm in the Arrowhead room of Davies Center.
Panelist will discuss their definition of white male privilege; why they believe it is an invisible privilege in our society and why they think it is important to discuss. Questions? email wage@uwec.edu

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Free hearing tests to be offered:
Free hearing tests will be offered to UW-Eau Claire faculty, staff, students and their immediate families on Thursday afternoons this semester at the Center for Communication Disorders.

Those interested should call 836-4186 to make an appointment. Appointments are limited.

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Marketplace announces specials: New Blimpie hours

This semester, the Davies Center Marketplace will feature new specials in the Blu Plate Diner and Blimpie.

The Blu Plate Diner introduces a "Burger of the Week" special. Featured burgers will include the Pepperoni Pizza Burger, Salsa-Topped Veggie Burger, a Greek Burger and many more.

Blimpie will feature a "Sub of the Week" for a special discounted price. Both specials will run all semester. Blimpie will also be open on weekends from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays. Weekly specials can be found on the Blugold Dining Web site.

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Wellness classes to be offered this semester
UW-Eau Claire will offer a number of wellness classes for the spring semester, including "Mind and Body Fitness Yoga," "Pilates," "Belly Dancing," "Chinese 18 Postures," "Tools to Tame Stress," "Alexander Technique" and "Restorative Yoga." New offerings include "Thai Yoga Bodywork" and "Sensational Creations."

Detailed information about each of the offerings is available online.

For more information, or to register, contact Vicki Funne Reed, University Recreation & Sports Facilities, at reedvf@uwec.edu or 715-836-4931.

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FREE Income Tax preparation from the Accounting and Finance department at UWEC:
Offered February 14 through April 11 on Wednesdays from 1-4:00 p.m. in Schneider Social Sciences Hall room 314. (No hours during spring break week).

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UW-Eau Claire Walking Club
UW-Eau Claire employees and students are invited to walk for fitness Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

For more information, contact Russ Peloquin at peloqurs@uwec.edu or 836-2176. McPhee indoor track, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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Campus Activities and Events:
It's cold outside and I am not going to venture out any more than I have to, but for those of you who would like to attend some activities this week, be sure to check the Campus Activities website at: http://www.uwec.edu/eventcal/ to find out what is happening on campus this week. Anything from movies, sporting events, the planetarium, music department events, art shows--there is something for everyone and most are great family events that cost little or nothing to attend!

Until next week--have a great week and stay warm!

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Nurturing Thought:
"No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted."
~ Aesop

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Bonnie Isaacson
Bonnie Isaacson
Nontraditional Student Adviser
Schofield Hall 226E
836-3259
isaacsbj@uwec.edu

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Thursday, February 1st, 2007

Hello All! I just returned from a conference in Madison all refreshed and recharged and ready to serve you better! As I have time to process all that I learned I will pass on the "useful stuff" to you. What I really want you to know today is that--you are awesome! You are a student at UW-Eau Claire! Wow! Be proud--work hard--have fun!
Please remember that I am a resource for you as you find your way around campus and balance all that you are doing. If you have questions, DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT ME! I can do the leg-work for you.

REGISTRATION AND FEE INFORMATION:
Feb. 2--Last day to drop full semester classes with no record; Last day to add or register for full semester course without dean's approval; Last day to change grade to/from Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory or Audit Refund Schedule for Credit Drop--through Feb. 4= $100 refund; for withdrawal from the university=$100 fee charged.

Watch your email for your E-bill sent on Feb. 6. Full payment is due on Feb. 16 to avoid finance charges. If you do not make a partial payment (approximately 50% of the charges) you will be assessed a $72.00 administrative fee. Make a payment so that you will have that $72 for something else for yourself or your family!

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Now on to this Week's News and Tips:

Time & Stress Management Workshop:
Wednesday, February 7, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Alumni Room of Davies Center.
Come meet other nontraditional students (and me!)as you learn ways to balance your time and relieve/reduce stress.
Workshop is free but please RSVP to me so that we have enough handouts for you.

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From Career Services:
We'd like to invite you and your students to A whirlwind of opportunity!

Internship Mania
Wednesday, February 7th, 2007
10am-3pm, Zorn Arena
91 employers, 1 location

Prepare for Internship Mania with:
Dress for Success Fashion Show: Wednesday, (Today!) January 31st from 5:30-6:30pm, Davies Theater. $100 door prizes and more!

Employer Research Day: Friday, February 2nd, 2007 from 9am-3pm, Career Services Schofield 230. Enjoy snacks while you search!

Early Morning Employer Social: Wednesday, February 7th, 2007 from 8am-10am, Gold Room, Zorn Arena. Includes breakfast food items!

Begin your internship search now!

Need help with your resume? Call 836-2282 to schedule a resume review.

Have questions? Stop by Career Services, Schofield 230 during our Daily Drop-In Hours - 10:00 - 12:00 and 1:00 - 3:00.

Jeanne M. Skoug, Director
Career Services
Schofield Hall 230

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JOB OPPORTUNITY:
Are you looking for a great summer job that can utilize your communication, organizational and academic skills?

Then the Summer Orientation Assistant job may be just what you are looking for.
A four week full time job-- from June 6 through June 29-- it can be combined with attending summer school during the second four week session.
You will work with 17 other great students and faculty advisers (as well as Orientation staff) to welcome new students and their families to UW-Eau Claire. Attached you will find the job description and application procedures.

You can go to our website and print the application and job reference forms: www.uwec.edu/orientation

If you have questions, please feel free to contact Jacqueline Bonneville, Coordinator of New Student Orientation, bonnevjk@uwec.edu or 836-3487.

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Campus Activities

02.01- Community Action Day & Service-Learning Fair, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Council Fire Room, Davies Center http://www.uwec.edu/asp/dc/call/

02.01-KARAOKE!, 5pm-7pm, Higherground http://www.uwec.edu/studentsenate/uac/hg/

02.01- 02.04- Campus Film: Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, 6pm and 8:30pm, Davies Theater http://www.uwec.edu/studentsenate/uac/films/

02.02- Club Mercury-"Playas Only" Dance Party: Wear your favorite sports gear!, 10pm, Higherground http://www.uwec.edu/studentsenate/uac/hg/

02.03- CLive Band: Quinn Elizabeth, 10pm, Higherground http://www.myspace.com/quinnelizabeth

02.04- SUPER BOWL PARTY AND "Souper Bowl " PARTY , 5pm-11pm, Higherground http://www.uwec.edu/studentsenate/uac/hg/

02.05- UAC Special Events- Black History Month: Mohammed Bilal "12 Steps Towards Appreciating Diversity", 7:30 p.m, Council Fire Room, Davies Center http://www.uwec.edu/studentsenate/uac/special/

02.06- Planetarium Show: "Wonders of Deep Space," 7pm, L.E. Phillips Planetarium http://www.uwec.edu/planetarium/index.html

02.07- Internship Mania!, 10am-3pm, Zorn Arena http://www.uwec.edu/career/imania/

02.08-02.11- Campus Film: The Constant Gardener, 6pm and 8:30 pm, Davies Theater http://www.uwec.edu/studentsenate/uac/films/

02.08- NOTA Open Poetry and Prose Reading, 8pm, The Cabin http://www.uwec.edu/studentsenate/uac/cabin/

02.08- KARAOKE!, 5pm-7pm, Higherground http://www.uwec.edu/studentsenate/uac/hg/

02.08- The Forum: Inside The Onion, 7:30pm, Zorn Arena http://www.uwec.edu/dc/AP/Forum/

02.09- Club Mercury Dance Party, 10pm, Higherground http://www.uwec.edu/studentsenate/uac/hg/

02.09- Open Stage, 8pm, The Cabin http://www.uwec.edu/studentsenate/uac/cabin/

02.10- Ice Fishing Contest, 12pm-5pm, Half Moon Lake, Carson Park http://www.uwec.edu/recreation/SpecialEvents/index.html

02.10- St. Valentine's Day Mixer, 10pm, Higherground http://www.uwec.edu/studentsenate/uac/hg/

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Center for Healthy Living Weekly Program Offerings
Call 858-1600 TODAY to REGISTER IN ADVANCE to attend any one of these programs!

Wednesday, February 7th, 2007 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Program Relaxation Through Hypnotherapy: Chronic Pain

In this workshop you will learn self-hypnosis techniques to help manage pain. The class will be led through a guided meditation followed by positive suggestions that will help to alleviate chronic pain. Presented by Julie Geigle, CH, MA.

Location: Center for Healthy Living, 2103 Heights Drive
Cost: $10 (no charge to wellness participants) - Please call to register!

Future Programming:
Monday, February 19 or Tuesday, February 20th, 2007 from 9 am - 4 pm: Babysitting Class

This instructional one day workshop is designed for young adolescents 11 - 13 years of age. Participants will be given the opportunity to become confident and capable babysitters. This program includes: baby care, personal safety, behavior management, basic first aid, ethics and much more. Completion cards will be given out to students who pass written exam!

Location: Center for Healthy Living, 2103 Heights Drive
Cost: $20 (Half price for wellness participants' children - please indicate when calling to register.)

Tuesday, February 20th, 2007 from 6:30 pm - 8 pm
"I DO"...But do You? Doing All You Can to Keep Your Marriage Strong!

This workshop will provide a practical guide to understanding the components of a successful marriage. Learn what it takes to sustain a happy and fulfilling relationship over the long term by identifying common barriers to communication. The presenters will also focus on "The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work" by John Cottman, PH.D. and Nan Silver. Presented by Stephanie Strizok-Scheidegger, LMFT and Jean M. Jirovec, LMFT, of the Cailler Clinic.

Location: Sacred Heart Hospital Rotunda, 900 W Clairemont Avenue
Cost: No - Charge - Please call to register!

Call 858-1600 TODAY to REGISTER IN ADVANCE to attend any one of these programs!

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WAGE Reading Discussion
"The Ideal Woman and the Ideal Society: Control and Autonomy in the Construction of Identity"
by Hannah Papanek

Tuesday, February 13, 3:30pm
WAGE Center - NEW LOCATION
Schofield 30 (go inside and then walk straight to room 37A - on your right)

Copies can be sent by request.

Women's And Gender Equity Center (WAGE)
Schofield 30 (in the basement near the elevators)
Student Development and Diversity
University of WI-Eau Claire
phone: (715) 836-2693
24 hour line: (715)225-4571
email: wage@uwec.edu
website: http://www.uwec.edu/sdd/wage/

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John Perricone
Author and educator, speaks on Zen and the Art of Public School Teaching

John Perricone, health educator, karate expert and author, applies Eastern philosophy to teaching, stating, "We teach who we are." Perricone who teaches in the Maine-Endwell School District in upstate New York, discusses the concept of philosophical identity - the sense of mission or purpose that teachers carry, or don't carry, into the classroom - in his new book, "Zen and the Art of Public School Teaching." Perricone, who has been an educator for 23 years, will explain how a teacher's philosophical identity can make the job of teaching a joy or a chore.

Perricone has received numerous local, state and national excellence-in-teaching awards. He has received Maine-Endwell's Distinguished Teacher Award for eight consecutive years since its inception.

In addition to teaching, Perricone has studied karate for 32 years. He uses his karate expertise to train teachers throughout New York in the nationally recognized Educational Karate Program - a character education program emphasizing non-violence, mental and physical fitness and universal values of integrity, self-respect and respect for others. He also was an instructor of Hidy Ochiai's Karate of Cortland for 16 years.

Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2007-- 4:30 p.m.

Phillips Recital Hall, Haas Fine Arts Center , UW-Eau Claire

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McIntyre Library Tour:
From now until Thursday, February 8th; tours are 30 minutes and are offered on Monday at 5:30 pm, Tuesday at 3:00 pm, Wednesday at 10:00 am, and Thursday at noon.

Just meet in the grand corridor outside the library at those times for a tour.

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It is snowing again--some of you love it--some of you are hoping for spring. I am in the later group! But, February is soon here and we have more daylight each day. Until next week!

Nurturing Thought:
"Obstacles are things a person sees when he takes his eyes off the goal."
~ E. Joseph Cossman

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Bonnie Isaacson
Bonnie Isaacson
Nontraditional Student Adviser
Schofield Hall 226E
836-3259
isaacsbj@uwec.edu

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Thursday, January 25th, 2007

Hello to All and Welcome to the Spring Semester at UW-Eau Claire

My name is Bonnie Isaacson and I am the adviser to nontraditional students at UW-Eau Claire. I can be a resource to you above and beyond your academic adviser. I work 80% and am available on Monday through Thursday to meet with you or to answer your email questions. This informational newsletter will be sent to you each Monday or Tuesday to let you know of activities on campus, upcoming deadline dates for things such as class withdrawals, scholarship applications, registration information, community resources, and anything else that I think will be of interest and importance to you as a student who is balancing many activities in your day. I will always close with a nurturing thought--something that I have come across in my reading that I pass on to you to keep you inspired as your focus on your goal of receiving a baccalaureate degree from this fine university. Take a moment each time you set foot on campus to remember the privilege that is yours as you proudly say that you are enrolled as a student at the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire. You have every right to feel very proud of your accomplishments!

Each semester there are few students who email me to say they would like to be removed from my list and no longer wish to receive emails from me. The distribution list is automatically created and sent to me from the Registration Office so that I can be in contact with you students. I do not have the ability to remove any names from the list. As long as you are an enrolled student at UWEC you will be on the list and receive messages from me. I try to send only one or two emails a week as I know that you are all busy people and that it is annoying to have several email messages to go through. Please do not ask me to remove you from the list because I will not be able to do that. If you find throughout the semester that my messages are not useful to you, simply delete them when you see them in your inbox. I hope that is not the case :) This first newsletter may be a bit longer than most because I have a lot of information to share with you as we beginning the semester.

I would especially like to welcome the new nontraditional students just beginning this spring semester. I hope that your first few days of class are turning out to be all that you hoped for and more! If any of you nontraditional students have questions or concerns remember that I am your campus connection. If there is a questions that I do no have an answer for immediately, I will certainly find out the answer for you. If any new student would like to have a "seasoned" nontraditional student as a mentor, please complete the mentor application form and return to me, Mentor Application. I will match you up with a nontraditional student who can help you as you learn your way around the university.

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Now on to this Week's News and Tips:

McIntyre Library Spring Tours:
A quick 30 minute tour of the library offered during the weeks of January 30th and February 5th: Mondays: 5:30 p.m.; Tuesdays: 3:00 p.m.; Wednesdays: 10:00 a.m.; and Thursdays at Noon."
Meet in the grand corridor of the Library near the entrance - NO need to pre-register.

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Registration----Course Drop/Add Information:
Tomorrow, January 26th:
Last day to add full semester or first-half semester classes without instructor approval.

Friday, February 2nd:
Last day to drop full-semester spring courses with no record &
Last day to add full semester spring courses without Dean's Approval &
Last day to change grade basis to/from satisfactory-unsatisfactory or audit.

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Nontraditional Student Workshops offered in the Spring Semester.
Plan to attend as many as you can!:
1) Computer Tips Workshop: Tuesday, January 30th; 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in McIntyre Library 1033 (L1033)
2) Time/Stress Management: Wednesday, February 7th; 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. in Alumni Room, Davies Center
3) Budget Management: Thursday, February 15th; 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. in Badger Room, Davies Center
4) Community Resources: Wednesday, February 21st; Session I: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in Badger Room, Davies Center OR Session II: 4:30 -5:30 p.m. in Career Discovery Center, Schofield 230
5) Negotiating Relationships: Wednesday, February 28th: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. in Alumni Room, Davies Center
6) Scholarship Writing Tips: Session I: Wednesday, March 7th: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. in Career Discovery Center, Schofield 230
OR
Session II: Thursday, March 8th: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in Badger Room, Davies Center
7) Self Esteem/Self Concept: Tuesday, March 13th: 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. in Alumni Room, Davies Center
8) How to Read Your Degree Audit: Wednesday, March 28th: Session I: 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. in Badger Room, Davies Center OR Session II: 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. in Badger Room, Davies Center.

All workshops are sponsored by Nontraditional Student Services, Schofield 226. All workshops are free but pre-registration is REQUIRED. To register or for more information please contact Nontraditional Student Services at 836-3259 or email me.

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Two group sessions offered by Counseling Services are "Depression and Positive Expression" and "Rebuilding When Your Relationship Ends"(for loss of significant other through break up, divorce or death). These groups are open to all students and staff. They are offered in the Counseling Services group room within the Counseling Services Office. Contact Counseling Services for specific information, 836-5521 or stop in Old Library 2122.

Please know that if a situation arises for specific concerns above and beyond the workshops, that a student may always stop in for individual counseling in regard to their concerns. Please continue to let Counseling Services or me know if your needs.

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JOB OPPORTUNITY:
The Affirmative Action Office on campus is looking for a nontraditional student with federal work-study to work for them a few hours each week.
Student Clerical Assistant:
Location: On Campus
Funding: Federal Work Study
Hours/Week: 8-10 hours
Pay Rate: $6.50
Start Date: Immediately

Jobs: Tutor/Specialist: For work study student only. Duties will include compiling information, routine typing, filing, and receptionist work. Typing skills and ability to use word processor required. Hours: 8-10 hours per week. Student should be able to work 1 1/2 - 2 hour blocks between 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. Preference will be given to students who can cover 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. every Wednesday, and who show an interest and commitment to diversity issues.
Contact: Caitlin Lee in person
Phone: 836-2387 or Email: leemai@uwec.edu

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Attention Female Student!
UW-Eau Claire is performing a production of Eve Ensler's "The Vagina Monologues," again this year. This is an all woman play that consists of serious, comic, and enjoyable stories about women.

My name is Sarah Lanners, and I am one of the student directors of this production. As I'm sure you've noticed, Eau Claire is predominately a campus of 18-22 year old white women. However, this show was written based on the stories and lives of sorts of women; women of different ethnicity. Therefore, I wanted to make sure that all students knew about the opportunity to act in this production. I'd like to personally invite you to come and audition to be a part of the show! Auditions are Monday, January 29 and Wednesday 31 from 7-10 p.m. in the Towers Basement. You only need to come one night and you can come any time between 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.

I hope some of you take advantage of being a part of this wonderful production! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to email me: lannersj@uwec.edu

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Are you in need of math tutoring? The Women's and Gender Equity Center offers free math tutoring for nontraditional students provided by a retired UWEC math professor. For more information email wage@uwec.edu or call 715-836-2693.

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Check out Parenting Opportunities from the Family Resource Center;
2105 Heights Drive, phone: 715-833-1735, website: www.frcec.org

Single Parent Connection: Topics to be Announced
Meeting Time: Mondays, January 8th and February 12th: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. at Truax Head Start, 623 Truax Blvd by Shelby Fetting, Western Dairyland Head Start

Calling all single parents. Feeling lonely, isolated, or overwhelmed? Come share a light meal and connect with other single parents as we discuss some timely topics. Childcare is available. For the topic, call FRC at 833-1735.

The Art of Family Negotiation
Tuesday, February 13th from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Presented by Julie Keown-Bomar, Family Living Educator; Eau Claire County UW-Extension Office in Altoona

Tired of yelling at your kids? Do fights with your partner never seem to lead to a good solution? Come spend time working on building healthy relationships within families. Topics include: improving communication, fighting fir, and the art of family negotiation. Just in time for Valentine's Day.

The Teen Brain
Wednesday, February 28th from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at FRC
Presented by Lorraine Henning, FRC Board Member

Learn about your teen's brain development, how that affects their behavior, and parenting approaches you can use that will be more effective in this time in your child's life.

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Announcing the Second Annual Liberal Arts Essay Scholarship Competition
Sponsored by the University of Wisconsin System Advisory Group on the Liberal Arts

The UW-Eau Claire Provost's Office is pleased to announce this year's undergraduate essay competition, one element of an exciting partnership now operating at the state and national level. UW-Eau Claire participates in the UW System Advisory Group on the Liberal Arts (SAGLA). At the national level, our system-wide Wisconsin initiative partners with the Association of American Colleges & Universities in the LEAP Campaign (Liberal Education and America's Promise) to promote understanding of a liberal arts and science education's purpose and value. UW-Eau Claire is strongly committed to providing an undergraduate education based in the liberal arts to students in all majors, across all four colleges. We invite eligible students from each of our colleges to submit essays to the competition.

Award:

• Each student selected as a finalist in our local campus competition receives a $1,000 scholarship from the UW-Eau Claire Foundation to use for educational expenses at UW-Eau Claire in the 2007-2008 academic year. Finalists' essays will then be entered into a pool of not more than 39 essays to be judged at the UW System level.
• University of Wisconsin System winners will receive a $2000 scholarship. Two winners will be chosen from among the UW comprehensive and doctoral institutions.
• Winners will be recognized at a University of Wisconsin System ceremony.

Eligibility:
The competition is open to any UW-Eau Claire undergraduate student with a current GPA of at least 3.4 who will have completed a minimum of 60 credit hours by the end of the Fall Semester 2006, with at least one semester (Fall 2007) remaining as a full-time student.

Application:

• An original essay (1,000-1,250 words in length, 12 pt font, double-spaced and typewritten using Microsoft Word)
• Topic: Choose a contemporary issue or problem that you consider significant and write an essay demonstrating the ways in which your liberal education helps to understand, contextualize, and address the issue or problem.
• A title page must be included with the following information: title of essay, student name, major, institution, college and home address, email address, telephone number, and the following statement: "I hereby agree that this essay will become the property of the UW System Board of Regents and that it can be reproduced in the public domain."

Submission: Submissions must be made electronically by campus email to the Provost's Office at clarkbl@uwec.edu; all essays must be attached as a Microsoft Word document.

Deadline: Deadline for submission of essays is February 2, 2007.

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FREE Income Tax preparation from the Accounting and Finance department at UWEC.
Offered February 14 through April 11 on Wednesdays from 1-4:00 p.m. in Schneider Social Sciences Hall room 314. (No hours during spring break week).

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Black History Month at UW-Eau Claire to Offer Wide Array of Presentations:
Check out the variety offering at this website! http://www.uwec.edu/newsreleases/07/jan/0124BlackHistoryMonthReception.htm

The Office of Multicultural Affairs invites you to the 2007 Black History Month Reception on Thursday, Feb. 1 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. in the Tamarack Room in Davies Center.

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Graduate Student Needing Assistance:
I am looking for volunteers ages 6 to 16. I am a graduate student at UWEC enrolled in the School Psychology program. Part of our professional training is practice in standardized assessments. Unfortunately, for us students the burden on finding children to practice assessments falls upon us and many of us are new to the area. I am wondering if any of you are willing to volunteer your children/grandchildren/nieces/nephews/friends' children ages 6-16 for assessment practices.

Each testing session is typically no more than two hours and includes activities that kids usually enjoy. I would prefer to administer the test in HSS on campus but I can also give it at your home if necessary. I am willing to come to your home, pick up the child, etc. We cannot pay our participants, but the child usually gets to pick a prize or two. Because this is only practice testing, we cannot share your child's scores with you. These testing sessions can be arranged at times that are convenient to you and will occur various times throughout the semester.

Right now, I am looking for contact information (a phone number will suffice) and the ages of children that you would be willing to lend. If you give me permission in your email I would like to share your contact number with the other students in the program (there are only 8 of us and we have all had background checks, as we currently work in area schools as part of our training). The practice takes place throughout the semester. If you would like more information, please feel to email me ( tiffyg1983@gmail.com) and I can answer any questions you might have.

Thanks,
Tiffannie Gallus

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Are you interested in learning Chinese?
Whether for business or pleasure, this class will teach you phrases and vocabulary, statement and question formation, cultural patterns, the real "do's and don'ts", basic geography, and emphasize speaking practice and essential exercises in daily usage. You'll also sample regional Chinese foods.

Dr. Simei Tong, UW-Eau Claire faculty member and Shanghai native, has designed this class specifically for adults who have no prior knowledge of the Chinese language. She will help you feel comfortable and communicate in basic Chinese.

Classes will be held from 5:30 - 7 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays, March 5 - April 19 in room 316 Hibbard Humanities Hall on the UW-Eau Claire campus.

The course fee is $270 and includes instruction, book, CD, materials, and a "taste" of Chinese culture. Enrollment is limited so please register by February 26 to guarantee your spot.

For secure online registration, or for detailed information, click here: http://www.uwec.edu/ce/chinese/index.htm
Questions? Contact UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education at:
Phone: (715) 836-3636 Toll free: (866) 893-2423 Website: www.uwec.edu/ce/
E-mail: ce@uwec.edu.

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Bookmark your browser for other THINGS TO DO at:
Higherground http://www.uwec.edu/studentsenate/uac/hg/
The Cabin presents http://www.uwec.edu/studentsenate/uac/cabin/
Concerts http://www.uwec.edu/studentsenate/uac/concerts/
Campus Films presents http://www.uwec.edu/studentsenate/uac/films/
Special Events http://www.uwec.edu/studentsenate/uac/special/
Activities & Programs http://www.uwec.edu/dc/ap/index.html
Athletics http://www.uwec.edu/athletics/index.htm
Planetarium http://www.uwec.edu/planetarium/index.html
Music and Theatre Arts and Art Department http://www.uwec.edu/mus-the/
Artist Series http://www.uwec.edu/dc/ap/artists/
The Forum http://www.uwec.edu/dc/ap/forum/
Events Calendar http://www.uwec.edu/eventcal/
University Recreation http://www.uwec.edu/recreation/index.html
Library Tours http://www.uwec.edu/Library/aboutUs/tours.htm

01.25-01.28- Campus FILM: The War Within, 6 p.m., and 8:30 p.m. - Davies Theatre http://www.uwec.edu/dc/AP/IFS/

01.26- 01.27- UAC Cabin- Howard "Guitar" Luedtke, 8pm, The Cabin, Davies Center http://www.uwec.edu/studentsenate/uac/cabin/

01.30- UAC Special Events- Black History Month Kick-off: Jabali Afrika, 7:30 p.m., Schofield Auditorium http://www.uwec.edu/studentsenate/uac/special/

01.31- Blugold Organizations Bash, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Council Fire Room, Davies Center http://www.uwec.edu/dc/ap/bob/
The Forum: Michael Fedo - A Life Informed by a Lynching, 7:30 p.m., Schofield Auditorium http://www.uwec.edu/dc/ap/forum/

02.01- Community Action Day & Service-Learning Fair, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Council Fire Room, Davies Center http://www.uwec.edu/asp/dc/call/

02.01- 02.04- Campus Film: Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, 6pm and 8:30pm, Davies Theater http://www.uwec.edu/studentsenate/uac/films/

02.01- 02.03- UAC Cabin Featured Artist - Andy Zipf, 8pm, The Cabin, Davies Center http://www.uwec.edu/studentsenate/uac/cabin/

02.04- SUPER BOWL PARTY AND "Souper Bowl " PARTY , 5-11pm, Higherground http://www.uwec.edu/studentsenate/uac/hg/

02.05- UAC Special Events- Black History Month: Mohammed Bilal "12 Steps Towards Appreciating Diversity", 7:30 p.m, Council Fire Room, Davies Center http://www.uwec.edu/studentsenate/uac/special/

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Wow! This email turned out to be a lot of information for you! I'd better close for this week. I will be at a conference and out of the office now until Wednesday of next week. If you have any questions or concerns please contact me next week.

Take Care - Study Well!!

Nurturing Thought:
"Shoot for the moon, Even if you miss, you will land among the stars."
~ Les Brown

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Bonnie Isaacson
Bonnie Isaacson
Nontraditional Student Adviser
isaacsbj@uwec.edu

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