Odyssey Project features students and special guests in the pre-Election Day event ‘Why Vote?’

Voter turnout has emerged as a key concern in Wisconsin’s hotly contested midterm elections. Hear novel perspectives on the issue in a community event called “Why Vote?” presented by the University of Wisconsin-Madison Odyssey Project. …

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Professional Life Coaching Certificate program receives coveted accreditation

The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Professional Life Coaching Certificate program has been approved for accreditation by the International Coach Federation, the accrediting body for life coaching. This rare honor makes the UW the only academic institution …

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Conference on Child Sexual Abuse features nationally renowned speakers and new research

MADISON, Wis. – The 2014 University of Wisconsin-Madison Conference on Child Sexual Abuse offers the latest information on child sexual abuse treatment, intervention, assessment and prevention. Now in its 30th year, it is the leader …

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adult career services advisor meets with student

Unhappy at work? Choose a new career path.

More workers are considering making changes, releasing years of pent-up career frustrations. Look at your career path as a staircase and trust the process, even without knowing what’s at the top.

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800+ learn what works, what doesn’t in distance education

Three national experts are keynotes at the 30th Annual Conference on Distance Teaching & Learning, offered by University of Wisconsin-Madison Continuing Studies Aug. 12-14 at the Monona Terrace Convention Center, to be attended by about …

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Hear Italian ‘Greatest Hits’ for 1200-1600 at Madison Early Music Festival in July

Madison Early Music Festival presents Italia Mia!–a musical journey to Italy, covering the years 1300 to 1600—during the week of July 12–19, with public concerts and lectures on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus or at …

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School of the Arts at Rhinelander begins its second half-century

Renowned program re-imagined for today’s aspiring artists and dreamers Every summer for the past 51 years, more than 250 people have gathered in the beautiful Wisconsin Northwoods for a week of study, performance, exhibits, and …

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The Boy Scout motto and a tour of Italy

by Merikay Payne who recently traveled with an Educational Travel Seminar to Italy personally led by travel program director Doug Whittle of Continuing Studies. ******* Those incorrigible Boy Scouts and their “Be Prepared” motto. Founder …

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Adult students should apply for summer grants by May 1

Do you know any adults interested in returning to campus this summer as an undergraduate, graduate or Special Student at UW-Madison? Adults may be eligible for receiving financial assistance to get started with one class …

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Writing coach Christine DeSmet

Campus honors Christine DeSmet for her career of coaching writers, in the state and around the world

Christine DeSmet, a faculty associate in Continuing Studies and founder of the well-respected Writers’ Institute, has been named the recipient of the UW-Madison Robert and Carroll Heideman Award for Excellence in Public Service and Outreach …

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Counselor delights in work with older adults

Danielle Pollex-Rabl works as a counselor for people from all walks of life and of all ages in Portage—a job she absolutely loves. But she admits that working with individuals over the age of 60 …

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Continuing Studies Dean honored with lifetime achievement award

UW-Madison Vice Provost for Lifelong Learning and Dean of Continuing Studies Jeffrey Russell has been honored as one of five 2014 Outstanding Projects and Leaders (OPAL) Lifetime Achievement Award winners for 2014. The award was given by …

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