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7 new year’s resolutions to enrich your life—and how to accomplish them

It’s that time of year when the festivities are over, and the pressure is on to make good on the goals you set for yourself in 2020. Some people are capable of keeping resolutions without …

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UW–Madison Writer’s Institute Helps Authors Find Publishing Success

Authors and past attendees of UW–Madison Writers’ Institute find writing and publishing success thanks to conference.

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Writing success stories: 9 authors who got published with the help of writing classes, conferences, retreats, and critiques at UW–Madison

Writing support can help aspiring authors improve skills and gain confidence. UW–Madison Continuing Studies writing programs have propelled people to get published and achieve their goals. “We nurture writers over the long haul of their …

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Author shares the secrets to writing a great memoir in online and in-person classes

Author Sue Roupp believes as writers write about their struggles, they gain power over them. It doesn’t matter if they won or lost, just that they survived. “People of all ages want to write about …

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Noncredit course offers fascinating look at little-known World War I history in Wisconsin

On April 6, 1917, Congress approved a resolution declaring war with Germany. But 11 of Wisconsin’s 13 national representatives voted against America’s entrance into the European War—later to be called World War I. These votes, …

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How to recover from a job interview blunder

A career counselor explains common interview blunders and how to fix them.

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New Continuing Studies class explores Wisconsin’s diverse immigrant history

Students will learn about the stories and impact of German, Latino, Hmong, and Jewish immigrants to Wisconsin.

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Event grows careers and makes connections

Ambitious professionals are always looking for innovative ways to grow their career and nurture their networks. On Thursday, August 15, the University of Wisconsin­­–Madison’s Day on Campus offers the perfect opportunity to do both. Meet …

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Fall 2019 catalog offers classes and experiences to expand your horizons

Learners can find numerous ways to grow their lives and their careers in the Continuing Studies fall 2019 catalog, which debuts online and in Isthmus July 25.

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Nelson Baker shares skills that help adult students succeed online

Adult learners are no different than undergraduates: they need services and guidance that allow them to succeed throughout their careers. Or, as Dr. Nelson Baker thinks about it, universities need to meet the needs of …

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Creative Placemaking Summer Workshop explores how to use art to transform communities

Whether viewing murals or touring makerspaces, participants will learn how creative placemaking can make a community a desirable place to live.

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Tips for a successful informational interview

A career and education counselor tells job seekers how to best reach out.

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