Writing instructor wins 3-book contract for series set in Door County

Continuing Studies writing instructor Christine DeSmet is very familiar with the value of hard work, having grown up on a family farm in southwestern Wisconsin. She has written consistently since college and has found many …

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Don’t miss the July 1 deadline:Adults can apply for grant for UW credit course

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

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Can hip hop arts boost student learning?

Recently American educators have been struggling with how to better engage students in the classroom and come away with higher student proficiency in reading, math and science. This summer UW-Madison Office of Multicultural Arts Initiatives …

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New! Learn about UW’s life coaching certificate at free sessions

Two, free informational webinars about University of Wisconsin-Madison’s new interactive Professional Life Coaching Certification (PLCC) program are scheduled for June 6, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. (CST) and July 12, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (CST) . Professional life …

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Get ready to cook classic Hispanic dishes!

This summer you can discover the secrets of preparing delicious Hispanic foods such flan, arroz con leche, and paella with Mariela V. Quesada Centeno,  a native of San Jose, Costa Rica. Each week on Wednesdays, June …

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Readings of winning plays in Wisconsin Wrights competition set for next week

New works by Wisconsin playwrights who placed in the first three spots of the Wisconsin Wrights New Play Development Project will be read and staged next week on campus. Kristin Hammargren, Sam White, and Kimberly …

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Register for free Summer Forums focusing on contemporary social issues in America

When planning for summer, most of us think about the different physical outdoor activities we can enjoy. But what are you doing for your mind? Have you planned any activity for your brain? This summer …

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Academic Staff Award-winner: nearly 30 years of leading professional development programs

Ann Whitaker, program manager for UW-Madison Continuing Studies, is known for her attention to detail, interpersonal skills, and excellent outcomes. These are among the many reasons why this spring she received the Wisconsin Alumni Association …

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Adult students honored with scholarships and awards

A total of 24 UW-Madison nontraditional and returning adult students will be honored April 24 with scholarships having a total value of $70,000. Students, families, friends, faculty, and staff are invited to attend the awards …

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Prof. Auerbach recognized as leader in social justice

The Student Personnel Association of Madison has selected Prof. Emily Auerbach, director of UW Continuing Studies’ Odyssey Project, as the recipient of its Leadership in Social Justice Award. The award, offered by student personnel from …

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She believes in ‘paying it forward’—and that she does

Like the solid walls of a building that hold up the roof, UW-Madison Continuing Studies office staff carry an enormous load while supporting the educational work of  our conference/class managers. Each and every one is …

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Two new courses: Getting to know Frank L. Wright and Taliesin

// Horizontal lines, huge windows and open interiors are the hallmarks of Wisconsin’s famous resident, architect Frank Lloyd Wright. He was a man of his own spirit, refusing to go along with the architectural tide …

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