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NEWS RELEASES March '08
College Fair April 2 at UW-Marinette
March 12, 2008
Adults who are considering earning a bachelor's degree will have an opportunity to learn what they can do to achieve that goal at the upcoming College Fair at UW-Marinette on April 2.
UW-Marinette now has many options for those who want to complete Bachelor Degree programs without traveling long distances to classes or relocating.
"We are here to help people advance in their professional lives or just realize a lifelong dream of obtaining a college degree," says Mary LaCasse, UW-Marinette Coordinator of Services for Adult Students.
UW-Marinette alumna Deborah Pincon of Crivitz graduated from the UW-Milwaukee program through UW-Marinette and is now pursuing a masters degree.
"I started looking at bachelors programs but didn’t make a decision about what I could do at a distance, either on-line or with limited travel, because I had responsibilities at home with my family. I finally decided to major in Communication through the College Connections program from UW-Milwaukee. The degree is solely on-line. The only course I had to take in class was public speaking, which I took at UW-Marinette," says Pincon.
Representatives from 14 higher education institutions will be at UW-Marinette’s College Fair April 2 between 3 and 6 pm in the Main Building cafeteria to talk with prospective students about available educational options.
“The public is invited to drop in any time between 3 and 6 pm to talk with advisors from Bellin Collge of Nursing, NEWCAP Skills Enhancement Program, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Northern Michigan University, UW-Extension, UW-Green Bay, UW-Marinette, UW-Milwaukee, UW-Oshkosh, UW-Platteville Engineering Program, UW-Stevens Point, UW-Stout, UW-Superior, and the UW System Adult Student Program," said LaCasse.
At the College Fair, prospective students can learn about the admissions process, financial aid, bachelor’s degree requirements, transferring degree credits from other colleges, flexible schedules and on-line classes.
“Stop in to meet with reps from each campus and learn about what these schools have to offer, including distance education opportunities,” said LaCasse. For more information, contact LaCasse at 715-735-4301 or register on-line at www.marinette.uwc.edu.
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Children's Theatre Auditions April 7 and 8
March 12, 2008
Auditions "James and the Giant Peach" by Roald Dahl and dramatized by Richard R. George, will be held April 7 and 8 from 4 to 7pm for ages 6 through college.
James, a curious young orphan forced to live with his two cruel aunts, is taken on a fantastic journey when he discovers a magic peach. The play, based the classic children's story by Dahl, unfolds in a series of mishaps and adventures involving James, the peach, and a cast of wacky bugs.
The show is a Continuing Education Children's Theatre production directed by Jamie Schwaba. As a Theatre Production class, those cast will be required to pay $59 for the class.
Students who wish to audition are asked to prepare a short monologue or poem to recite. They will also read selections from the script in small groups.
Production dates are set for June 7 and 8 and June 13 to 15 with curtain time at 7 pm Friday and Saturday and 2 pm Sunday.
Call 715-735-4343 to reserve an audition time slot. Groups will be seen at half hour increments in the Performance Hall, T-133, of the Fine Arts Building.
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On-line Course for Teachers Offered through UW-Marinette Continuing Education March 19
March 10, 2008
Are you a teacher looking for more ways to reach your learning disabled students?
In the new on-line course, "Working Successfully With Learning Disabled Students," instructor Sara Hardin offers today's busy, teachers knowledge they need to meet learning disabled students' needs.
Working with special needs students became a passion for Sara Hardin in seventh grade, when she volunteered at a summer camp for physically disabled children. Their willingness to keep trying new things impressed her and inspired her to become a special educator. She holds a master's degree in special education and has taught special education classes, mostly at the elementary level, for nine years.
"I'm going to teach strategies I've collected through years of teaching experience and special education training. Teachers who enroll in my course will learn easy, practical, and creative strategies that they can take straight into their classrooms," says Hardin.
Hardin promises to dissect the whole special education process, from working with individualized education programs (IEPs) to helping students struggling with reading comprehension, math skills, and writing.
The course includes a classroom that is open day and night. Students can interact with the instructor and their fellow students in Web-based discussion areas where they can ask as many course-related questions as they'd like. A response is usually promised within one business day, and often arrives much sooner than that.
Students can take "Working Successfully With Learning Disabled Students" from the convenience of their home or office, and at any time of the day or night. The start date for the course is March 19. For more information about this course--part of a growing catalog of more than 300 instructor-facilitated on-line courses--contact Jane Jones, Director of UW-Marinette Continuing Education at 715-735-4343 or email jane.jones@uwc.edu. Visa and Mastercard are accepted.
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UW-Marinette to Offer Lean Manufacturing Courses beginning in April
March 10, 2008
Lean Manufacturing courses will be offered at UW-Marinette beginning in April through Continuing Education.
Scott Haulotte, Technical Services/Continuous Improvement Manger for Karl Schmidt Unisia, Inc. will offer a series of courses on various Lean Manufacturing topics between April and June.
Haulotte is certified in Lean Manufacturing through the Milwaukee School of Engineering and has 25 years experience as a Tier I Automotive Supplier, 10 years in Production Management and 4 years in Continuous Improvement.
Lean Manufacturing is a management philosophy that deals with waste reduction in all aspects of production. Lean thinking got its name from a 1990's best seller called “The Machine That Changed the World: The Story of Lean Production” by James Womack, Daniel T. Jones and Daniel Roos.
“An Overview of Lean Manufacturing” will be offered in two 3-hour sessions on Tuesday, April 22 and Thursday, April 24 from 6 – 9 pm. This introductory course will focus on basic principals and concepts of Lean Manufacturing and provide participants with an overview of the main tools and concepts used to identify and eliminate waste within the enterprise.
Some of the concepts to be introduced include Value Stream mapping, Error Proofing and Total Productive Maintenance. In session II, participants will be led through a basic factory simulation (hands-on) that will “demonstrate how Lean Manufacturing can be used to dramatically improve productivity,” says Haulotte.
The cost of the overview course is $290. Information about the six other Lean Manufacturing courses to be offered this spring can be found on the web at http://www.marinette.uwc.edu/continuinged/index.htm.
To register, contact Jane Jones, Continuing Education Director at UW-Marinette by calling 715-735-4343 or by email: jane.jones@uwc.edu. Visa and Mastercard are accepted.
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Used Bikes Sought for International Students
March 7, 2008
As snow melts and roads become more friendly to bicycles, international students at UW-Marinette appreciate used bikes to help with transportation to and from the university, according to program director Jane Jones. "Our students live with host families who volunteer their time to take students to school and back. Both students and host families find bicycles very helpful in providing flexible transportation around the area," said Jones.
Bikes in good riding condition may be brought to the university's Continuing Education office in the Main Building. Pick up may also be arranged by calling 715-735-4343.
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UW’s Pro Arte Quartet to Perform at UW-Marinette April 6
March 6, 2008
The Pro Arte String Quintet, of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, will perform on Sunday evening, April 6, 2008 at 7:30pm in the Herbert L. Williams Theatre of the Fine Arts Building on the UW Marinette campus, 750 West Bay Shore Street. Tickets are $ 5 for the general public and $ 2 for students and seniors, 60 and over. To reserve a ticket, call the theatre box office (715) 735-4313, Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm. Tickets will also be available at the door.
One of the world’s distinguished string quartets, the PRO ARTE QUARTET maintains a three-fold commitment to the performance of chamber music. The quartet promotes an exciting balance of old and new repertoire, seeking opportunities to commission and premiere works of living composers in a variety of contemporary styles. It seeks to broaden the audience for string chamber music through a full schedule of concerts, tours, recordings, and broadcasts, forging a passionate connection with audiences of diverse backgrounds. The Pro Arte Quartet also honors its past as the first ensemble-in-residence at a major American university, serving the UW-Madison with full appointments, combining performance, education, and service to the state. The Pro Arte Quartet is comprised of violinists David Perry and Suzanne Beia, violist Sally Chisholm, and cellist Parry Karp.
Arrangements for this event were made through the UW-Madison Arts Outreach Program with funding by a gift from the James Martell family of Marinette. For more information, contact Judy Buenzli at (608) 263-4086 or email jbuenzli@wisc.edu.
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UW-Marinette Art Instructor Exhibits in Green Bay
March 4, 2008
Professor James LaMalfa will be exhibiting his works at the Northern Waters Art Gallery in Green Bay from March 1st through the 31st. Twenty art objects created by LaMalfa are on display at the gallery located at 308 Pine Street one block south of the former Port Plaza Mall in downtown Green Bay.
A reception will be held on Saturday, March 8th from 3 to 8 PM. LaMalfa will be present and will sell and sign copies of his book, “The Da Vinci Diaries.” One of the plates from the book is on display. The gallery will also be open Friday evenings and Sunday afternoons.
The art displayed includes five digital color prints: "Cedar River #1-4," and "Leah Singing"; three watercolors: "Misty Mountain," "Gothic Spires," and "Owl Observing"; three silver gel prints: "Steaming Up, Green Bay," "Old Boat, Washington Island," and "Cedar River Bridge"; an acrylic, "Cherry Tree, Richard's Farm,"; an ink drawing, "Death of a Poet,"; and a digital print “Leonardo’s Wheelock” from the book “The Da Vinci Diaries” by James LaMalfa.
The exhibit also includes five welded steel sculptures: “Green Tree Man,” “On the Cusp," “Iron Horse," “The Conquering Worm,” and “Asymmetric Crane.”
“I welcome this opportunity to display art in Green Bay," said LaMalfa. "The artwork on display demonstrates my versatility, consisting of photography in digital color and traditional silver gel, plus watercolor and sculpture. Art faculty on the two years campuses of the University of Wisconsin Colleges must teach all the studio classes plus art survey courses, so versatility is a given.”
"The Neville Museum is directly across the river from the Northern Waters gallery and creates a nexus with the original downtown area of Green Bay. The Northern Waters Gallery is located in a building designated as an historic site," says LaMalfa.
La Malfa is on the art faculty at UW-Marinette, and is a a charter member of the Coalition of Active Sculpture Teachers, CAST, as well as the current vice president and secretary. For further information, contact professor LaMalfa at UW-Marinette, 715-735-4322.
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Super Water Topic at Wellness Weekend
March 3, 2008
This week a physicist from Helena, Montana, will board a plane for UW-Marinette to share his discoveries about the nature of water.
A featured speaker at the March 8 and 9 Weekend of Wellness, Dan Nelson earned his doctorate in physics at Montana State University.
He began his career teaching astrophysics, then moved into theoretical physics and quantum mechanics.
"Then my research began to lap over into biophysics and I started to apply quantum mechanics to biological systems. I then went on to apply non-commutative geometry to biological systems, with a high degree of success," says Nelson.
Nelson works as private researcher and says colleagues have compared him to Nicola Tesla, the physicist and inventor famous for his contributions to the fields of electricity and magnetism.
“I started working with water using a laser I developed several years ago,” said Nelson, "and characteristics about water became evident as I worked with water exposed to this laser energy."
"Effects are observable and measurable," said Nelson. "A Ph.D. in microbiology at a college in Florida told me his standard absorption tests showed that this water was much more absorbable, which means it has super-hydrating properties,” said Nelson.
"What I see for the future, as water becomes scarcer, is the importance of hydration efficiency."
Nelson's presentation can be heard along with seven other experts from across the nation on a variety of topics including holistic dentistry, the intuitive sense and Shamanic healing.
Sponsored by Touches of Natural Healing and UW-Marinette Continuing Education, The W.O.W. (Weekend of Wellness) Seminar will be held at UW-Marinette’s Main Building from 9 am to 5 pm. Participants may attend one or both days. The cost is $75 for one day or $150 for two.
Register by calling Jane Jones, Director of Continuing Education at 715-735-4343 or emailing jane.jones@uwc.edu. Visa and Mastercard are accepted.
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UW-Marinette Campus Preview Day March 5
March 3, 2008
High school students, their friends and parents are invited to attend a UW-Marinette Campus Preview Day on Wednesday, March 5. Campus Preview day is held each fall and spring semester to give prospective students an idea about what college life is all about. The session runs from 10 am to 2 pm. Topics such as admissions and financial aid are covered by Student Services staff. Participants also have an opportunity to tour the campus, and talk to students and professors. To register for Campus Preview Day, call the UW-Marinette Student Service Office at 735-4301 or register on the web at http://www.marinette.uwc.edu.
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