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Community Service Education
The Outreach School
NEWSLETTER - Spring 2002 - (Volume 5 Issue 1) We’re Here To Help You
Whether you need a little support, or a lot, our conference coordination services can help you in your outreach efforts. We offer three levels of coordination support. 1) On-campus multi-service and/or multi-day events that only need basic services use the Events Planning Office. This service includes:
We have also branched off a bit and are offering specialized programs and training with a business focus. We can customize a program to fit your needs in several different areas, including active learning and team building. If you or your department, organization, or group are searching for training workshops or certification programs, give us a call and explore all the ways we can work together to make your event a success. I know it’s sometimes confusing as to who to call to get information, please use me as a resource. I can be located in the UW Outreach School Building, Beta House at 766-5641. I hope to hear from you soon. Have a great semester. Sheila Atwood, Division Head 766-5641 |
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Conference Calendar of Events
Sign up now - great stress busters! Call 766-5641 for information or visit Wyoming Substance Abuse Division
We are proud to be working with the Wyoming Dept. of Substance Abuse Division in coordinating conferences and workshops around the state.
The mission of the Substance Abuse Division of the Wyoming Department of Health is:
Teaching Resilience Through Critical Incidence
The events of September 11, a personal trauma, a natural catastrophe, or a parent dying may all be considered significant critical incidents in children’s lives. These are unusual times, and it’s important for children to understand, implement and experience skills and strategies that foster not merely the ability to survive in spite of, but the capacity to thrive because of such challenging times.
Presented by Lou Farley, this two-day course will bring to life the philosophy, theory and practice of teaching school-aged children the essential skills of resilience. The program includes lecture and discussion, as well as large and small group experiences that will increase participants understanding of children’s normal reactions to critical incidents, and will support participants’ confidence in fostering children’s resilience in creative ways in educational, familial and social service environments. For more information on this program, please contact Barbara Barnes at 766-5635 China: Up Close & Personal
China is beckoning you with the fascination of its unique charms. Her culture, rendered mysterious by its fabled and poetical associations; her landscape, dotted with scenes and signs of sublime natural beauty; and her legacy and folklore, rich and variegated. Join us for the experience of a lifetime! The trip is preceded by several workshops you can attend with or without going on the trip to explore China’s history, culture, language, and mystique. Dr. Yarong Ashley will take us on a trip including:
Recruitment Efforts At UW
There are three events we are coordinating this spring that are bringing pre-college age students to the UW campus. The first is the Academic Decathlon that was held February 1-2. This is a national program that promotes academics to all high school students. Each team is made up of three “A” students, three “B” students, and three “C” students. This event recognizes students for academic achievement. The students that were involved really enriched all of our lives making us remember how team spirit can exist in all events, even academics. Each member of the winning team from Campbell County received a $500 scholarship to the University of Wyoming. A big thanks to the support we had from Sara Axelson, Rebecca Roberts & the speech instructors, and Duncan Harris & the English Faculty.
Science Fair takes place at the University of Wyoming Student Union March 10-12. Over 300 students from across the state of Wyoming will participate. In addition to the fair, students will enjoy social activities, campus tours, and will be presenting their projects to over 100 judges from the UW, business & industry, and the Armed Forces. The fair is split into two separate divisions for judging purposes, the senior division (grades 9-12), and the junior division (grades 6-8). Over 80 teachers and sponsors from over fifty Wyoming schools accompany the students. National History Day, to be held April 15, is the culmination of a year-long education program that engages students in grades 6-12 in the process of discovery and interpretation of historical topics. In April, the students’ projects are evaluated at the UW Heritage Center. This academic contest also provides teachers with an innovative teaching tool and fosters students’ enthusiasm for learning. Attend these events if you can. A moment to ponder and wonder – how many of these students will make UW the educational institution of their choice? Community Enrichment Programs
Break out from the cold and warm up with some exciting classes this semester. We are now offering classes that qualify for lifelong learning tax credit, or a certificate of attendance. Some of our new classes include: free weights, ABCs of Investing, Coping with Grief &Loss, Coffee 101, English Basics, Travel Writing, Music Appreciation, Study Skills and Bible Study, just to name a few. Scott Boberg is teaching a trilogy of classes encompassing Film Appreciation, Surrealism, and films of Alfred Hitchcock.
Our catalogs have been distributed on campus, at local businesses, and through direct mail. If you would like a catalog & have not received one, please call our office at 766-6802, and we’ll be happy to send you a copy. Take a few minutes to browse through our catalog or visit our web site outreach.uwyo.edu/enrichment. We accept walk-ins, phone calls, and faxes, and are open 8:00 am - 5:00pm Mon. - Fri. On-line Programs To Fit Into Your Free Time
Is your life as full as it can get with all your current time commitments? Would you like to take a class to enhance job skills or retrain for a new job but can’t find training that fits in with your free time? Try these on-line programs.
E-College For Noncredit Availability
By now, many of you are familiar with the e-college format for on-line credit classes. The Outreach School now has the same format available for noncredit courses. This platform is ideal for certificate programs. This past fall we ran two initial programs - the Western Integrated Resource Education, a Cooperative Extension program, and a nursing program. This opportunity gives you professional support in an easy-to-use format. If you would like to explore this new opportunity, call Sheila Atwood at 766-5641 or Wil Radosevich at 766-5637.
Active Teaching/Facilitation Techniques
Everything I know about Teaching, I Learned in the Land of Oz
Are you looking for ways to get your message across more effectively? This workshop presented by Lynn G. Carlson will take you on a journey to explore techniques and strategies to help you be a better catalyst to learning in your organization. Lynn will cover what the various learning styles are & how to target messages to each particular type of learner; new research that tells us how the brain works during the learning process & how to use this knowledge to your advantage; ways to maximize your effectiveness by making the most of your own learning & teaching style; and how to develop an action plan to incorporate active learning techniques into your own learning events.
If you are a teacher, trainer, manager, committee chairperson or someone who designs & delivers learning activities in your organization or if you’re looking to improve your own communications skills, this is the workshop for you. Call Barbara Barnes at 766-5634 for more information on dates & locations of this workshop. Looking For A Place To Stay This Summer?
The Honors House may be your answer. The building has 13 double bedrooms on the second floor, a kitchen, dining room, and living room on the first floor, and a computer lab, rec room and washers & dryers in the basement. Bedrooms are wired for internet access, and cable TV is available both on the main and basement levels. We have a few dates still open including May 26-31, July 11-13 and Aug. 1-3. Call Sheila at 766-5641 or visit our web site outreach.uwyo.edu/
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University of Wyoming Elderhostel Adventure Trips
What were you doing on September 11? Barb Barnes, our Elderhostel Coordinator, found herself on the road with an Elderhostel trip. Here’s an excerpt from her diary.
On September 7, 38 of us gathered in Rapid City, South Dakota to travel from the Badlands to the Tetons. As with most Elderhostel groups, there was instant camaraderie amongst us. However, I noticed something extra – there was a sort of immediate connection and caring between everybody. There was a lot of laughter and though we all seemed to be a little different in ideologies, there was mutual respect – even that first night. We traveled: traveled to The Badlands, to Mt. Rushmore and Devils Tower – across the plains to Buffalo and through the canyon to Ten Sleep. Our instructor thoroughly entertained us with a variety of stories about pioneers, Indians, wildlife and geology. On September 10, we arrived in Cody. We had dinner at The Sunset House, and a local storyteller, Jerry Lanchbury, shared wonderful tales about his life as a rancher, his family and small town America. He talked about the joys of spending his life in Wyoming. The participants were dazzled by his humility and on the bus ride back to The Irma Hotel, they were full of conversation and laughter about how they could learn to love this place. Someone said to me as they got off the bus that people might think we’d been drinking joy juice. We went to bed that night and all was right with the world. By the time we woke up, the world had forever changed. We had planned to spend the day at Buffalo Bill Historical Center. And we did go there for parts of the day, but we also continued to find each other and hunker down and talk about the horror and be grateful for having each other to share our shock with. Many of our people were from New Jersey, New York and Connecticut. Many more had family and friends that lived and worked in Manhattan. Nobody could get through on the phone lines. What struck me though, was the way the people set aside their own worries and continued to look out for one another. All 38 of us wished we could be safe at home with family, but that wasn’t a choice. On September 12, we all got back on the bus and headed for our next destination. Our hearts were heavier and our worry was great, but we did the only thing available to us and that was to just go forward. We were bonded now. In spite of our sadness and concern, we were still able to laugh and learn and continue to enjoy one another. Our last night together, we had some fun recapping the week. At the end, one of the men suggested we form a circle and sing HOW GREAT THOU ART. It was an unforgettable moment. Although the world events made this a decidedly different Elderhostel program, there is one thing that this group has in common with every other. It seems the people that want to come to an Elderhostel have the qualities of humor, curiosity, patience, kindness and open mindedness. It is truly a privilege to be a part of Elderhostel. |
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