free and low cost public events at early childhood conference
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March 2019
Free and Low Cost Public Events at Early Childhood Conference Next month, the 41st annual Early Childhood Conference will feature speakers and sessions for early childhood educators, and events that are open to the public. “Leading the Way” is the theme for this year’s conference, led by first-time coordinator, Kristen Linzmeier (Curriculum & Instruction). In addition to the many sessions for professionals in the field, the conference features several events that are open to the public. Events open to all include:
• Friday, April 12 at 10:00 a.m.: David Stokes, The Animal Dude, Interactive Experience for Children and Adults. Cost is $5 per ticket. Register here.
• Friday, April 12 at 5:00 p.m.: “No Small Matter” The Game-Changing Documentary on Early Learning, Film Screening and Panel Discussion. Free admission, and free childcare available. Register here.
• Saturday, April 13 at 9:30 a.m.: Book signing by Ann Terrell, author of “Graceful Leadership in Early Childhood Education.” Free.
• Saturday, April 13 at noon: Book signing by Barbara Joosse, author of many children’s books, including her new 50th book “Lulu & Rocky in Milwaukee.” Free.
Each year, Continuing Education Services hosts the conference, which brings hundreds of pre- and in-service early childhood educators to campus. In addition, the Early Childhood Education For You (ECE4U) program makes significant contributions to the conference. This year’s student and alumni presenters from ECE4U include Lisa Cabasos, Nicole Wier, Nicole Hunkel, and Anna Hanson, and faculty presenters include Brooke Winchell, Michele Turner, Carmen Rivers and Anne Tillett.
Lecture Series Continues Through April
Since February, the Fairhaven Lecture Series has been taking a closer look at World War II, from the atomic bomb to the women pilots and more. Lectures in the series, “A World at War: Taking a Closer Look at WWII” continue through the end of April. Remaining lectures include:
• April 1: “WWII and the Creation of the Modern Middle East,” presented by Molly Patterson, Associate Professor, History
• April 8: “The German-American Community and World War II: A Cautionary Tale,” presented by Tim Holian, Senior Lecturer, Languages and Literatures
• April 15: “Children, Save Yourselves! One Family’s Story of Holocaust Survival,” presented by Ronald Berger, Professor Emeritus, Sociology (book sale and signing to follow lecture)
• April 22: “Humanity, Hospitals, or Historical Monuments? Protecting Italian Cities from Aerial Bombardment During World War II,” presented by Margo Kleinfeld, Associate Professor, Geography, Geology, and Environmental Studies
• April 29: “The West is Best / The Beast in the East: World War II Ends and the Cold War Begins,” presented by Karl Brown, Assistant Professor, History
All lectures are held throughout the spring semester on Mondays at 3:00 p.m. at Fairhaven Senior Services, 435 West Starin Road in Whitewater. Lectures are free and open to the public.
Veterans Services to Host Programs for Staff
Faculty and staff are invited to two events focusing on better serving student veterans and service members. On Thursday, April 18 at 11:00, a workshop will be held on Veterans Sexual Harassment and Rape Prevention. The workshop is designed to assist staff in recognizing the learning challenges associated with military sexual trauma and the accommodations to make to increase academic success. On Thursday, April 25 at 11:00, faculty and staff can explore Justice Involved Veterans on Campus in a workshop designed to increase awareness of former service members who have been detained or are under the supervision of the criminal justice system.
Workshops for student veterans and service members are also scheduled for April. For information on faculty/staff or students workshop, contact Richard Harris, coordinator of student veterans and military services at [email protected].
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Adult Students Awarded Hunziker Scholarship Adult Student Outreach is pleased to announce the 2019-2020 recipients of the Dr. Ernella S. Hunziker Scholarship. Made possible by Dr. Hunziker, professor of art education, this year’s recipients are:
• Kelly Alicea, Spanish Education major • Diana Boomsma, Elementary Education major • Hannah Grant, Elementary Education major • Lauren Hanus, Elementary Education major • Allison Johnson, Psychology major • Dania Knotek, Fine Arts major • Lynda Roehl, Health and Human Performance major • Mikaila Walker, Early Childhood Education major
More information on the Hunziker scholarship, and other scholarship opportunities for nontraditional students can be found on our website.
Dania Knotek, 1 of 8 recipients of the Hunziker Scholarship. UW-WHITEWATER PHOTO/CRAIG SCHREINER
Welcome Jessica Berge Jessica joined the Continuing Education staff in February 2019 and works to support the School of Graduate Studies and Continuing Education as Marketing Specialist. She came to UW-W with over 25 years of progressive marketing experience including consulting and strategic branding. She has worked in ad agencies, consulting firms, independently, and in business-to-business and business-to-consumer corporations around the Midwest. No stranger to Whitewater, 20 years ago, Jessica was a graduate student at UW-W where she earned her MS in Corporate and Public Communication. Today, she resides north of Elkhorn with her husband and two teen boys. She pretends to enjoy backcountry hiking with the kids, running with her dogs, and attending soccer tournaments and car races cheering on the family. What she really wants to do is practice yoga in solitude while oil painting along a lake in the Boundary Waters.
News and Upcoming Events: Just announced! Summer programs for youth, including basketball events, college for kids, gamer camp and many more are now open for registration!
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Celebrate your life path through writing and connect with yourself and others in an encouraging environment in our Life Story Writing classes. Classes begin April 8 and are held at the Rock County campus in Janesville. Harry Potter fans from age 8 to 88 are welcome to explore the deeper mysteries and connections lying within one of the greatest series of all time. The Brilliant World of Harry Potter classes start April 1 in Janesville. Cello Fest is back! Serious cello players and those to play for fun gather for sessions and performances. Open to players from middle school to adult, the event culminates with a free public performance on May 18.
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Learn the basic techniques of stained glass work sufficient to complete a project from start to finish at our Stained Glass Classes at Rock County, Fridays, May 3-24.
UW-W Continuing Education
800 W Main Street Whitewater, WI 53190
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