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Programs by Program Type: Seminars/Workshops  

A Day of Film & Reflection: Conference for Professionals
This unique conference will use film as catalyst to discuss mental illness in children and adolescents. Topics include therapy, medication, juvenile justice system, community efforts, family challenges, resources and more.
 
ACT Prep Course
Boost your ACT exam score. Grades 10 - 12. Program session options are: Saturdays from 9a.m. to noon, January 21 - March 10, 2012 OR Sundays from 1 - 4p.m., January 22 - March 11, 2012.
 
Adolescent Mental Health – Teenagers in Despair: Helping Adolescents Manage Depression and Other Mood Problems
Session 3 of 4: Learn about prevention and treatment strategies for adolescent depression and other mood problems. Discover a treatment model that capitalizes on the adolescent's strengths and enhances the adolescent's skills.
 
Adolescent Mental Health – The Nuts and Bolts of Adolescent Anxiety: Practical Approaches and Therapeutic Interventions
Session 4 of 4: Explore practical therapeutic approaches to treating adolescent anxiety that emphasize the development of self-regulation skills and anxiety management strategies.
 
American Folk Music: The Origins of Folk Rock
Want to know more about influential folk music of the 1960s? Learn about great folk artists who left an unforgettable mark upon American popular music – Pete Seeger, Woody Guthrie, Joan Baez, Bob Dylan and more. Taught by Dr. Ryan Jones.
 
An Evening of Hope for Communities
An evening for families, communities, educators and others affected by children's mental health to talk with one another about child and adolescent mental issues, hear from a variety of professionals that tough the lives of children with mental health needs, and discover how everyone can better work together.
 
Archery Workshops for Youth - Session 1
Learn how to use a bow and arrow! A two day workshop for youth ages 9-16.
 
Archery Workshops for Youth - Session 2
Learn how to use a bow and arrow! A two day workshop for youth ages 9-16.
 
Brain Blasters
Explore a favorite subject or learn a new hobby this summer. Grades 6 - 8.
 
Chippewa Valley Adventure Camp
For kids ages 8 - 12. Canoeing; Fly Fishing; Archery; Rifle Range; Native American Tools.
 
Digital Photography: Intermediate
Taught by professional photographer Bill Hoepner, this is a hands-on class for those who want to expand their knowledge of lighting principles, learn strategies for taking excellent posed photos, explore Photoshop retouching and more.
 
Digital Photography: Lighting Techniques
A four week evening class for those who want to learn the fundamentals of lighting in all its various forms (natural; portrait; gym; special effects; location; gels and colored lighting). Taught by Bill Hoepner.
 
Digital Storytelling: Preserving Your Photos and Stories
Digital stories contain images, text, audio narration and music. Learn how to apply creative techniques to your own story, whether it's a family history album, a professional presentation or a special memory you want to preserve. Taught by Elizabeth Preston and Gene Leisz.
 
Drawing for the Absolute Beginner
A series of seven Thursday evening classes for those who have always wanted to explore their artistic side but didn't know where to start! Taught by Kim Yearman.
 
Drawing with Colored Pencils
If you are a person with some basic drawing experience, you will definitely enjoy exploring the medium of colored pencils! A series of seven Tuesday evening classes taught by Kim Yearman.
 
Entrepreneurial Training Program
Create your business plan. Learn business fundamentals. Be ready for financing. The Entrepreneurial Training program is designed specifically to help you develop a solid business plan and learn what it takes to build a thriving business.
 
Financial Accounting: Using Financial Statements
Find out how to use financial statements to evaluate your company’s financial health. Discover the financial tools that can help you identify problem areas and improve business performance.
 
Financial Management Certificate Series
Invest your time in a certificate program that will help you make the best decisions for yourself or your company. Learn the universal language of business. Take one or more programs, or take all four and earn your Financial Management Certificate. Series topics include: Financial Accounting and Statements; Managerial Accounting; Profit Planning; Budgeting; Managing Cash Flow.
 
Foot and Nail Care: Education for Nurses (FEB 2012)
This two-day course qualifies nurses to take the national Certification in Foot and Nail Care exam.
 
Foot and Nail Care: Education for Nurses (JUNE 2012)
This two-day course qualifies nurses to take the national Certification in Foot and Nail Care exam.
 
Foot and Nail Care: Education for Nurses (OCT 2012)
This two-day course qualifies nurses to take the national Certification in Foot and Nail Care exam.
 
Foot and Nail Care: How to Start and Run Your Own Business (FEB 2012)
Have you thought about starting your own Foot and Nail Care business? Come learn from others who have done just that.
 
Foot and Nail Care: How to Start and Run Your Own Business (JUNE 2012)
Have you thought about starting your own Foot and Nail Care business? Come learn from others who have done just that.
 
Foot and Nail Care: How to Start and Run Your Own Business (OCT 2012)
Have you thought about starting your own Foot and Nail Care business? Come learn from others who have done just that.
 
Hospice Foundation of America's 2012 Living with Grief Program
For clergy, counselors, nurses, nursing home administrators, social workers, case managers, psychologists, physicians, funeral directors, marriage and family therapists, caregivers, and those working with death, dying, grief or bereavement.
 
Introduction to Painting with Watercolors
Are you a beginner who would like to learn the fundamental "secrets" of successful watercolor painting? Then this seven week Wednesday evening class is for you! Taught by Dominique Carlson.
 
Managerial Accounting: Profit Planning and Budgeting
Examine techniques used to help in planning and achieving goals. Find out why forecasting, budgeting, and breakeven analysis are important tools in planning for profit and aid in decision making.
 
Managing Cash Flow
Learn how to develop a cash flow projection. See how management policies can interact and affect the timing of cash inflows, outflows and net cash balances. Identify factors which affect inventory, accounts receivable and accounts payable levels, and tools to measure potential problems.
 
Nonprofit Leadership | Board Development and Management
Examine the roles and responsibilities of staff and board members in nonprofits, and the relationship between the nonprofit executive and Board.
 
Nonprofit Leadership | Fundraising
Learn how to create a Development Plan: sponsorships, grants, individual donors, special events, major gifts and endowments and more.
 
Nonprofit Leadership | Marketing and Communications
Discover the key elements of internal and external communications.
 
Senior Americans Day 2012
Senior Americans Day will return in March 2013 (specific date to be announced later) in the brand new W.R. Davies Center. Please see our page for more information.
 
SMCP | Dealing with Conflict (NOV 2012)
Learn how to deal with conflict quickly, confidently and professionally.
 
SMCP | Developing Change Resilience (OCT 2012)
Learn the thoughts, feelings and behaviors that each predictable stage in the Change Cycle™ brings and how that knowledge creates resiliency and success.
 
SMCP | Improving Managerial Efficiency (MAY 2012)
Discover ways to gain valuable concentrated work time. Accomplish more in less time, and do it better.
 
SMCP | Improving Team Communication (APR 2012)
Regardless of your role on the team, improving your communication skills can make a positive impact on the group’s performance.
 
SMCP | Leading Customer Service (APR 2012)
Learn leadership and coaching skills that inspire team commitment to better customer service.
 
SMCP | Managing Projects and Project Teams (OCT 2012)
Learn critical skills to make your projects run efficiently from inception to completion,
 
SMCP | Managing the Multigenerational Workforce (FEB-MAR 2012)
Leading a multigenerational work group can be a daunting challenge. In this three-week online seminar, you will explore generational differences in work ethic, communication styles, media use, and attitudes toward teamwork. Learn best practices for bridging generational work differences and generate ideas for resolving potential conflicts. Total online participation is 12 hours.
 
SMCP | Maximizing Performance (MAR 2012)
Expect the best and coach to achieve it. Discover ways to get peak performance from your people.
 
SMCP | Negotiation Skills (NOV 2012)
Because you negotiate daily, you need to master the negotiation process. It's the key to management success.
 
SMCP | Supervisory Management 1 (APRIL 2012)
Learn how to make the transition from team member to a member of the management team.
 
SMCP | Supervisory Management 1 (FEB 2012)
Learn how to make the transition from team member to a member of the management team.
 
SMCP | Supervisory Management 1 (SEPT 2012)
Learn how to make the transition from team member to a member of the management team.
 
SMCP | Supervisory Management 1 (SEPT 2012)
Learn how to make the transition from team member to a member of the management team.
 
SMCP | Supervisory Management 2 (MAR 2012)
This workshop concentrates on four critical concerns for managers: orienting new employees understanding your personal communication style; time management; delegation.
 
SMCP | Supervisory Management 2 (MAY 2012)
This workshop concentrates on four critical concerns for managers: orienting new employees understanding your personal communication style; time management; delegation.
 
SMCP | Supervisory Management 2 (OCT 2012)
This workshop concentrates on four critical concerns for managers: orienting new employees understanding your personal communication style; time management; delegation.
 
SMCP | Supervisory Management 2 (OCT 2012)
This workshop concentrates on four critical concerns for managers: orienting new employees understanding your personal communication style; time management; delegation.
 
SMCP | Supervisory Management 3 (DEC 2012)
Communicating clear, specific expectations to your people is critical to operational effectiveness. This third seminar pulls key concepts from the first two seminars and focuses on how to provide meaningful feedback.
 
SMCP | Supervisory Management 3 (JUNE 2012)
Communicating clear, specific expectations to your people is critical to operational effectiveness. This third seminar pulls key concepts from the first two seminars and focuses on how to provide meaningful feedback.
 
SMCP | Supervisory Management 3 (MAY 2012)
Communicating clear, specific expectations to your people is critical to operational effectiveness. This third seminar pulls key concepts from the first two seminars and focuses on how to provide meaningful feedback.
 
SMCP | Supervisory Management 3 (NOV 2012)
Communicating clear, specific expectations to your people is critical to operational effectiveness. This third seminar pulls key concepts from the first two seminars and focuses on how to provide meaningful feedback.
 
Summer Institute: Chippewa Falls (June)
Join us for summer learning adventures in many subject areas! Grades K - 5.
 
Summer Institute: Eau Claire (July)
Join us for summer learning adventures in many subject areas! Grades K - 5.
 
The 31st Annual University of Wisconsin Reading Research Symposium: Reclaiming Our Voices - Reforming the Argument
Join your colleagues from Wisconsin and bordering states to hear presentations from some of the country's leading researchers in literacy.
 
The Science Behind Your Backyard Garden
Learn about plant identification, anatomy, propagation, pest and disease identification, the environmental needs of plants and more. Part of class time will be spent in the campus greenhouse. Taught by botanist Lynn Young-Janik.
 
To the Stars and Beyond: A Short Course in Astronomy
Take a fun, 5-week, evening course about stars, galaxies, quasars, black holes and more! Presentations will feature many of the spectacular images that modern astronomy provides. Your Astronomy adventure will end with a visit to the UW-Eau Claire planetarium. Taught by Professor Nathan Miller.
 
Total Percussion Camp
Develop your skills on the percussion instruments you love. Grades 8 - 12.
 
Wisconsin Indian History, Culture, and Tribal Sovereignty
HIST 705 | If you need to fill a licensing deficiency, teach cultural diversity or Wisconsin History, want to expand your students’ understanding of Wisconsin Indian tribes, then don't miss online course.
 
Working with LGBT Individuals and Their Families
This is a program for Educators, Social Workers, Therapists, Counselors at all levels of comfort and familiarity with the LGBT world – from those who aren't sure what “LGBT” means to people who consider themselves strong allies.
Connecting Campus and Communicty
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