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Community Service Education
The Outreach School
NEWSLETTER - Spring 2003 - (Volume 6 Issue 1) A New Year For A New You
What are we doing for you this semester? Lots! Here’s a brief rundown:
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Conference Calendar of Events
Enrichment Class Registration is ongoing. Call 766-6802 to sign-up. Through The Eyes Of A Student
The following was written by Dominic Madia, a former work study student and recent UW graduate who is currently employed as a Financial Services Representative for First Interstate Bank.
I started working for Community Service Education in the fall of 1999 because I had a little too much fun the summer before, spent way too much money, and needed to find a way to make it through the semester without having to ask my parents for money. With this attitude, you can guess that I had no plan whatsoever to stay and make the job a part of my college career. However, I knew that I had to give the job a chance and it turned out to be one of the best decisions I've made. I began working for Pam Brekken assisting with marketing for the Community Enrichment Classes. I created posters and plastered them all over campus and around town. I then moved into helping with the extensive overall marketing campaign. This gave me hands on skills in niche marketing. I also attended several Lessons in Leadership events and even got to showcase my acting skills on one occasion at a leadership meeting. After Deon McCalla graduated, I took his job working for Sharon Attebery as an accounting assistant. I was also hired as the summer manager for the Honors House. I learned how important it is to have good communication skills, and that working with people on a day-to-day basis requires lots of time, effort, and responsibility. I was also exposed to very diverse groups of people from all different parts of the nation and world. These groups ranged from very unusual (UFO), to religious (EYE), to just plain fun (Humanities), and every one of them gave me new outlooks on life. Working for Sharon gave me the opportunity to do a lot of different things. I learned all of the ins and outs of the bureaucracy that goes with a job at the university, and also the importance of organization, accuracy, and kindness in a business setting. In every position I held, with the plethora of different conferences, classes, and community events, I gained important lessons that will last a lifetime. Working at CSE was a great way for me to open my eyes to new options and opportunities. I consider myself very lucky to have gotten the privilege to work in such a great office with the nicest group of people on campus. For more information on paraprofessional jobs or internship opportunities call Sheila Atwood at 766-5641 Mental Health Workshop Series
The Rocky Mountain Region Disaster Mental Health Institute is sponsoring a spring workshop series. Religious Aspects of Domestic Violence will be held March 22; Crisis Counseling, Trauma & Response: A Multi-Level Approach has three tracts, one each being presented on April 23, 24, and 25; and Suicide Risk Assessment and Risk Reduction: Tactics for the Trenches will be held May 3. All workshops will be held in the Outreach School Building, Beta House and are all-day events.
For registration information, call Keith Guille at 766-2938; and for further workshop content information e-mail georgedoherty@mail2consultant.com Administrative Assistants Luncheon
Attention all supervisors! Treat your right hand person extra special on national administrative assistants day by registering them for this workshop.
Join us April 23 at the Laramie Holiday Inn for a wonderful opportunity to network with your colleagues from other businesses and organizations. The presentation by Gary Lowman from Dale Carnegie Training is focused to meet the needs of secretaries, clerks, typists, office assistants, administrative assistants, office managers, and executive assistants. This luncheon will be a great way to meet new people and maximize your learning experience. For more information or to register, contact Keith Guille at 766-2938. Foreclosures -
This is not a workshop on how to complete a foreclosure, but on how to invest and benefit from buying a foreclosed property. Workshop subjects include: understanding the foreclosure process, how to find, view and valuate the property; what to check before buying; and steps of the actual sale including types of possible financing.
Where to Find Them; How to Buy Them For more information, call Joy Badwound at 766-5634. Featured Conferences
Eating Disorders and Body Image - March 7
Sponsored by the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences Student Dietetic Association, this conference will be held in the College of Agriculture Auditorium. Keynote speaker is Monika Woolsey, MS, RD, president and CEO of A Better Way Consulting, Inc and After the Diet Network. She is a nationally known expert in the area of nutrition, eating disorders, stress and endocrinology with 19 years of experience in nutrition and exercise consulting. Ms. Woolsey recently finished writing/editing the American Dietetic Association’s first book on eating disorders, ”Eating Disorders: A Clinical Guide to Counseling and Treatment.” Also speaking will be Betty Holmes, MS, RD, on Culture, the Media, and Body Image, Ms. Holmes is the Regional Project Coordinator for WIN the Rockies (Wellness in the Rockies). She has 20 years experience in the Wyoming Cooperative Extension Programs. For more content information contact Dena Goldberg, PhD, RD at 307-766-4378 /denagold@uwyo.edu or to register call 766-5249 4th Annual Consumers Issues Conference - March 25 Matters of interest to car buyers, car owners, and businesses will be the focus of the March 25, 2003, Lenora Bohren of the National Vehicle Emissions Control and Safety Lab at Colorado State University will give a keynote address on the nature of car culture, and AARP attorney Laura Polacheck will give a keynote presentation on warranties and safety. Other topics of discussion will include buying new and used cars, leasing and financing, repairs and insurance, self-regulation, resolution of consumer complaints, safety issues, and licensing for youths and elderly people. The conference has evolved into a regional opportunity for those interested to come together, learn, and engage in potential action. This year’s panel of legislators will include a balance of party representation and will involve Wyoming and Colorado officials. Conference planners hope that exciting discussion will result from adding the voice of industry. For more information visit www.uwyo.edu/consumerconference or call Wil Radosevich at 766-5637. Register early as space is limited. National Conference on Writing in Agriculture - April 4-5 A national conference on student writing and critical thinking will be held April 4-5, 2003 in Jackson Hole. The conference will provide useful teaching techniques for developing and improving student writing and critical thinking skills, assist in the development of personalized action plans for improving courses and curricula, and stimulate dialogue about teaching and learning within and across disciplines. In addition, a pre-conference workshop day on April 3 will focus on specific types of student writing, including scientific and technical writing, reflective and creative writing, writing for case studies and other simulations, and outreach and writing to lay audiences. All participants (pre-conference and two-day conference) will receive as part of the conference materials Engaging Ideas by John Bean, a book that has received wide national acclaim by faculty across the disciplines. Bean will be a keynote speaker for the conference and will be available throughout the two days for discussion and consultation. The conference is intended to be highly interactive and is structured to promote meaningful engagement among all participants. For more information visit http://uwadmnweb.uwyo.edu/AgWrite/index.htm or call Wil Radosevich at 766-5637. Community Enrichment Programs
We would like to welcome Jerimiah Rieman, our new Project Coordinator Assistant for Community Enrichment Programs to our team. Jerimiah is a native of Wyoming, having resided in Riverton and Lander throughout his life. He obtained his Bachelors of Science from Colorado State University in Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism. While at CSU, he studied abroad in New Zealand and completed an independent study in Alaska. If you would like to meet Jerimiah and learn more about our program please drop by the Community Enrichment Office in the Outreach School Building, Beta House.
This semester we have brought together several knowledgeable instructors to present classes for the small business or non-profit organization. Debra Beck is teaching Becoming a Dynamic Nonprofit Board which will help you develop an understanding of the basic roles and responsibilities of boards and their individual members, and get advanced tools for enhancing board effectiveness. Lee Lang is presenting Capital Growth & Strategic Planning for the Small Business. Structured so that participants are engaged in practical discussions regarding their business, they will discuss why every business should have a Strategic Plan and why capital growth is integral to that plan. There are also numerous business focused on-line offerings including A to Z Grant Writing, Fast Track Fund Raising, and Becoming a Grant Writing Consultant. Online certificate programs are also hot this semester and we have countless opportunities for you to choose from - Webmaster, Security +, CISCO, Graphic Design, Medical Transcription, Records Management, Bookkeeping Certificate, Project Management, Administrative Medical Specialist, Digital Design, Multimedia, Media Marketing and Gerontology just to name a few. In the coming weeks our exercise and fitness classes will start their second sessions and slots are still available for our more popular classes. Don’t forget to check out the cooking, dance, language, and special interest classes too. In The Spotlight:
Featured Enrichment Classes
For More Info or To Register for any of the above classes, call the Office of Community Enrichment Programs at 766-6801 China: Up Close & Personal June 19-July 3, 2003 15 days/14 nights This trip will be guided by Dr. Yarong Ashley, a UW professor and a native Chinese who has an intimate knowledge of Chinese society and an extensive network of resources. She designed this trip, in collaboration with the Outreach School, to satisfy sophisticated and curious travelers and help them delve beyond the surface of China’s treasured places to explore hidden riches. The group for this trip will be small – from 10 to a maximum of 16 people – which provides a perfect combination of intimacy and flexibility and low price. You’ll enjoy more individual attention and have the opportunity to see things the average tourist will never see. Experience the ancient world of China with visits to dynastic capitals of Beijing and Xi’an. You’ll see emperors’ palaces, royal gardens, ritual sites and tombs. You’ll visit the Great Wall of China, climb ancient stone stairs and imagine the world of two thousand years ago. In Xi’an, you’ll be awe-struck by the enormous tomb of the 6,000 terracotta warriors. You’ll also visit Shanghai, known as the Paris of the East. For a brochure including all information regarding the trip please call Joy Badwound in the UW Outreach School Special Programs Office at 766-5634. Travel Trips and Elderhostel Programs
Volksmarch/Black Hills History Hike June 6-8
Join us for the 18th annual Volksmarch weekend in the Black Hills, hiking up the Crazy Horse memorial. First stop will be Deadwood and a hike through Broken Boot Gold Mine followed by a night in this wild western community. On Saturday, we will take the annual 10K VolksMarch to the top of the mountain. After the hike, enjoy the monument before we leave for Spearfish and hike through the Spirit of the Hills Wildlife Sanctuary. Includes some meals, backstage tour of the Passion Play, transportation and hotel overnights. A Travel Adventure – Mountain Men July 9-15 A travel program throughout Wyoming that includes discussions about the interactions of mountain men and Native American, rivalries for wealth and power, tools and habits of the trade, life style, social structure and motivations. Historic sites include Independence Rock, South Pass, Grand Tetons, Colter’s Hell, Jackson Hole, various rendezvous sites, mountain men museums and Ft. Bridger. The Black Hills, Yellowstone& Beyond June 7-17/Sept. 6-16 Cross the Great Plains to the Rocky Mountains through an outstanding array of natural history. Study and explore the vastness of the American West; our instructor will guide you through the diversity of uniqueness of the heart of the North American continent. Field trips include Mt. Rushmore, the Buffalo Bill Historical Center, Plains Indian Museum, National Wildlife Museum and Utah Temple Square. Tour starts in Rapid City and ends in Salt Lake City. · For more information on any of the above trips, contact Joy Badwound at 766-634. New Registration Service Available
Conference Registration Services is a new service being offered by the Events Planning Office. Our staff will take pre-registrations for a group that has made the choice to handle all of the planning details themselves. We are available to answer the phone, answer questions, take the registration fees, send confirmations, and provide a roster and a financial statement. If that ringing phone interrupts your business day, give Denise Marquiss a call at 766-3362. She'll be glad to help. |
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