NEWS RELEASE

News Bureau . Schofield Hall 201 . Eau Claire, WI 54702
phone: (715) 836-4741
fax: (715) 836-2900

EAU CLAIRE - A workshop designed for educators, administrators, counselors and other school personnel on understanding and communicating with Hmong Americans will be held Wednesday, July 16, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Continuing Education office, 210 Water Street.

Instructor Pang Cher Vue will provide practical insights on the historical background of the Hmong and its influence today, Hmong identity issues and how to work with Hmong students from a parents' perspective. He also will share information on Hmong culture, religious beliefs and rituals.

The conference is sponsored by UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education. Tuition is $95 for .6 CEUs or $285.62 for one graduate credit. (Additional day of instruction is required for graduate credit. Date to be arranged between participants and instructor.)

To register or for more information, contact UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education at (715) 836-3636 or (866)UWEC4CE, visit the Continuing Education website or e-mail ce@uwec.edu Continuing Education.

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Judy Berthiaume, Director
UW-Eau Claire News Bureau
Schofield 201
(715) 836-4741
newsbur@uwec.edu

Updated: May 13, 2003