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It’s Time to Invest in You Professional Education and Personal Enrichment Opportunities Throughout the State of Wisconsin Register now for 2018-2019 continuing education near you! www.uwgb.edu/profed More than 60 opportunities offered by UW-Green Bay in partnership with campuses in Sheboygan, Manitowoc and Marinette

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It’s Time to Invest in You

Professional Education and Personal Enrichment

Opportunities Throughout the State of Wisconsin

Register now for 2018-2019 continuing education near you!

www.uwgb.edu/profed

More than 60 opportunities offered by UW-Green Bay

in partnership with campuses in Sheboygan, Manitowoc and Marinette

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Continuing education and the desire to be a lifelong learner have been a part of Wisconsin’s rich history for generations.Our state has a deep and abiding commitment to offering education that can influence and enhance every corner of the state, including Northeast Wisconsin.

UW-Green Bay, in partnership with campuses in Sheboygan, Manitowoc and Marinette, is pleased to offer a robust selection of professional and personal educational and enrichment opportunities for 2018-2019. Here, and online at www.uwgb.edu/profed, you will discover the world of education that awaits you, literally right in your own backyard; from continuing education for health and human services professionals to courses in world languages, art, technology, health and wellness, and more.

Not seeing a course you would like to see offered? Let us know at 920-465-2642 or [email protected].

We are your university. Let’s learn and grow together!

Clinical Supervision Certificate: Substance Abuse and Co-occurring DisordersThis 30-hour certificate program provides the necessary requirements for licensure as a clinical supervisor of substance abuse counselors. This certificate includes five trainings in the areas of assessment, evaluation, professional responsibility, counselor development and psychopharmacology designed to increase the knowledge base and clinical competencies required of clinical supervisors.

Session 2: Counselor Development Through a Trauma-Informed LensThursday, January 17, 2019 This training provides the unique opportunity to study the developmental process of an AODA counselor. With the goal of developing an effective, values-driven counselor, stages of a counselor’s development will be explored using several theoretical perspectives and will address unique issues that come with the supervision of an AODA counselor. Trauma-informed systems of care will be integrated into the developmental stages that are studied.

Learning Objectives At the conclusion of this training, participants will:

Learn the stages of professional counselor development and discuss interventions and approaches

Understand trauma-informed systems of care and how to integrate them into the counselor’s clinical development

Understand and be able to recognize secondary trauma among staff members and address resiliency of both supervisor and counselor

2018-2019:

The Time to Invest in You

Continuing Education for Health and Human Service Professionals:

UW-Green Bay

Trainer Biography Mari Kriescher, MS, MAC, LPC, CSAC, ICS, is the Behavioral Health Director and Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Project Sponsor, and has been working in the substance abuse and mental health field for 21 years. Kriescher

has worked as a Behavioral Health Director for the Oneida Nation since 2006, providing leadership, program development and clinical and support staff development working in clinical teams. Kriescher specializes in addictions, mental health, co-occurring issues and clinical supervision.

Trainer Biography Julie Feld, LCSW, CSAC, ICS, received her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from UW-Eau Claire in 1982. In 1987, she completed her Master’s Degree in Social Work from UW-Madison and was granted an AODA certification in 1988. Throughout

her 36 years of practice, Feld has worked with persons with AODA and mental health issues as well as other medical and neurological disorders which have affected their lives and the lives of others. She is currently the Director of Outpatient Services at Foundations Health and Wholeness in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Session 1: Assessment and Evaluation in Clinical SupervisionFriday, November 9, 2018 This training will review how to provide quality care to patients and share the clinical competencies needed to begin the supervisor/supervisee collaborative relationship. Participants will learn the practice of the ongoing evaluation process, how to implement Individual Development Plans, the basics of administrative documentation and how to manage challenges with clinical providers.

Learning ObjectivesAt the conclusion of this training, participants will:

Learn and develop skills in clinical competency in order to manage supervisor/supervisee relationships

Understand and manage administrative documentation and techniques and tools to manage problem clinical providers

Learn and understand the ongoing evaluation process, including how to implement an Individual Development Plan

Learn more and register online at

www.uwgb.edu/profed

Table of ContentsContinuing Education for Health and Human Service Professionals: UW-Green Bay ..........................................1Clinical Supervision Certificate: Substance Abuse and Co-occurring Disorders .............. 1

Ethics and Boundaries: Trauma-Informed Practice ............................ 4

Ethics and End-of-Life Care: A RESPECTFUL Approach ............................ 5

First Nations Workshops ............................... 6

About UW-Green Bay's Continuing Professional Education .........8

Continuing Education for Caregivers .......9

Continuing Education and Enrichment: Sheboygan Campus ............................... 10World Languages ............................................ 10

Financial Education .......................................... 11

Photography ........................................................ 11

Art ........................................................................... 12

Computers ........................................................... 12

Health and Wellness ........................................ 12

Continuing Education and Enrichment: Manitowoc Campus ............................... 13Art ........................................................................... 13

Family Games ..................................................... 13

Cooking ................................................................14

Nature and Gardening ....................................14

Technology ......................................................... 15

Genealogy ........................................................... 15

Financial Planning ............................................ 15

Health and Wellness ......................................16

Inclusion ...............................................................16

Continuing Education and Enrichment: Marinette Campus ................................. 17Languages ........................................................... 17

Cooking and Baking ........................................18

Performing Arts ................................................18

About UW-Green Bay’s Continuing Education and Community Engagement Programs ....................... 20

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Session 5: Psychopharmacology Friday, April 5, 2019 This training on psychopharmacology will provide a detailed description of psychotropic medications, illicit chemicals and other mood-altering substances. The training will help participants develop an understanding of medications used to treat both mental health and AODA conditions as well as those that are used in recreational settings. In addition, this training will address treatment approaches used to assist those dealing with mental health, AODA or dual-diagnosis concerns.

Learning ObjectivesAt the conclusion of this training, participants will:

Identify psychotropic medications used to treat psychiatric conditions

Identify illicit chemicals and other mood-altering substances seen in the treatment of substance use disorders

Understand therapeutic and psychoeducational approaches used in the treatment of clients with mental health, AODA and dual-diagnosis conditions

Discuss underlying mental health disorders that are typically associated with drug and alcohol abuse and dependence

All SessionsRegistration: 8-8:30 a.m. Sessions: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.The Meadows at Country Inn & Suites 850 Kepler Drive, Green Bay, WI

The UW-Green Bay Clinical Supervision room block expires 30 days prior to each event. Call 920-288-0101 to reserve a room at the state rate of $93.

Fee: $119 per session Save! Take all five sessions and receive a $50 discount. Continental breakfast, instruction, printed materials, lunch and continuing education certificate included in the fee.

Continuing Education: 0.6 CEUs/6 CEHs per session or 3 CEUs/30 CEHs for all sessions Even though it is offered as a certificate-granting program, participants can take an individual session or multiple sessions without completing the certificate. Participants who complete all five sessions will receive the UW-Green Bay Clinical Supervision Certificate: Substance Abuse and Co-occurring Disorders and 3 CEUs/30 CEHs. Each individual session will provide 0.6 CEUs or 6 CEHs as continuing education credit hours.

Trainer Biography Michelle Grimm, MsE, LPC-SAS, has a Master's of Counselor Education with a triple emphasis in Community Counseling, Student Development in Higher Education and School Counseling. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with

a Substance Abuse Specialty License in the state of Wisconsin with 14 years of direct practice in county mental health and substance abuse services. Grimm is a full-time instructor in the Human Services/Substance Abuse Counselor Education Programs as well as the Traffic Safety Coordinator at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College.

Trainer BiographyMichael Steger, LPC, CSAC, ICS, has over 20 years in the field of mental health and AODA. He currently is a Mental Health Supervisor for the Outagamie County Department of Health and Human Services – Mental Health and AODA

Division, where he oversees 12 full-time staff and 130 clients in the Comprehensive Community Services Adult Program. Steger holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Science in Community Counseling from UW-Milwaukee. He became a Licensed Professional Counselor in 2006 and a Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor in 2010.

Session 3: Successful Management and Administration in the Helping Professions Friday, February 8, 2019 This training will help practitioners learn to lead a team of professionals to their best potential. Content includes learning how to solve complex cultural and interpersonal issues and change management. It will also provide practitioners the opportunity to improve skills in the areas of staff conflict resolution, team building, resilient leadership, mentoring and supervision techniques, organizational culture change, fiscal responsibility and organizational setbacks.

Learning ObjectivesAt the conclusion of this training, participants will:

Examine their personal management style, the effects it has on managing personnel, teams, and agencies and learn to maximize their management style and that of their personnel

Learn and develop skills in the areas of conflict resolution, building team consensus and performance improvement management

Understand and articulate innovative perspectives of management and leadership styles including resilient leadership, mentoring and reflective supervision and be able to apply what they have learned to their workplace

Learn and develop organizational change and fiscal management skills

Session 4: Responsibilities, Statutes and Regulations Friday, March 15, 2019 This training will explore the responsibilities, statutes and regulations regarding Wisconsin DSPS licensure and certification for substance abuse counselors and supervisors. Practitioners will discuss possible ethical situations in working with supervisees, as well as professional boundary setting. In addition, attendees will gain knowledge on self-care and compassion fatigue. This training will also satisfy continuing education credit hours for biennium ethics and boundaries training for social workers.

Learning Objectives At the conclusion of this training, participants will:

Examine Wisconsin statutes as they pertain to supervisors, counselors and state certified clinics

Identify appropriate characteristics of supervisors

Explore boundary issues with supervisors and supervisees

Examine practice scenarios involving ethical dilemmas with supervisors and supervisees

Outline risk factors and elements of self-care supervisors may face

Explore compassion fatigue

Learn more and register online at

www.uwgb.edu/profed

Trainer BiographyDana Johnson, MSW, holds a Master’s of Social Work from the UW-Milwaukee and is a Licensed Advanced Practice Social Worker in the State of Wisconsin. His primary practice areas post-graduation included medical social work and

administration and management in child welfare/child protective services. Additionally, he has more than 12 years of experience in diversity and inclusivity training in working in helping profession roles with and alongside members of the LGBTQ+ community. This experience provides unique perspectives on human sexuality, sociobiological theories, identity development, gender theory and a collaborative approach using a social work and helping profession perspective. Johnson currently holds the position of Lecturer and Child Welfare Coordinator at UW-Green Bay.

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Ethics and Boundaries: Trauma-Informed PracticeThis ethics and boundaries training will explore the role of trauma-informed care and identify how professional practices impact the framework for intervention. Practitioners will gain knowledge of how trauma-informed environments can support and enhance ethical practices, set appropriate boundaries and promote self-care principles.

Ethics and End-of-Life Care: A RESPECTFUL ApproachThis training uses the RESPECTFUL model* as a framework, while exploring the multiple identities that influence ethical decision-making at the end of life. The RESPECTFUL model assesses clients through 10 dimensions: Religion/spirituality, economic/class background, sexual orientation and/or gender identity, personal style and education, ethnic/racial identity, chronological/lifespan challenges, trauma, family background, unique physical characteristics and location of residence and language differences. This interactive training engages participants in high levels of dialogue as they examine ethics and boundaries from an ecological perspective. Current information about Wisconsin DSPS licensure and certification will be included.

*Authors: Michael D’Andrea and Judy Daniels

Two Opportunities to Attend This Training

Fee: $99 (Includes instruction, printed materials, snack, beverages and CEU/CEH certificate.)

Continuing Education: 0.4 CEUs/4 CEHs

Thursday, October 4, 2018 Registration: 8-8:30 a.m. Session: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Ascension NE Wisconsin Mercy Hospital 500 S. Oakwood Road, Oshkosh, WI

Thursday, October 11, 2018 Registration: 3:30-4 p.m. Session: 4-8 p.m. ThedaCare Regional Medical Center 1818 North Meade Street, Appleton, WI

Trainer BiographyGail Trimberger, MSSW, Ph.D., LCSW is an Associate Professor at UW-Green Bay in Professional Social Work Programs. Trimberger teaches at both the undergraduate

and graduate levels. She has over 20 years of direct experience in various medical social work settings, including public health, long- term care, acute care crisis intervention and hospice. Trimberger’s background includes direct practice, administration and supervision in each of those settings with expertise in older adult, end-of-life, grief and loss, ethics and boundaries, and social work leadership. Her research interests focus on professional boundary development, leadership, end-of-life and children’s bereavement.

Trainer BiographyJoan Groessl, Ph.D., MSW, LCSW, holds a Doctorate of Philosophy in Leadership Studies, a Master’s Degree in Social Work and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Wisconsin. She has more than 20 years of direct practice and administrative

experience in county mental health services. Her areas of expertise and interest include mental health, administration, ethics and boundaries and social work leadership. Groessl is an Assistant Professor and Bachelor of Social Work Program Coordinator for Social Work Professional Programs at UW-Green Bay.

Dates and LocationsFriday, September 21, 2018 Radisson Hotel & Conference Center* 2040 Airport Drive, Green Bay, WI

Friday, October 19, 2018 Country Inn & Suites, Lakeview Conference Center 350 E. Seven Hills Road, Port Washington, WI

Friday, November 16, 2018 Hotel Marshfield 2700 S. Central Avenue, Marshfield, WI

Friday, January 11, 2019 Liberty Hall 800 Eisenhower Drive, Kimberly, WI

Friday, January 25, 2019 Radisson Hotel & Conference Center* 2040 Airport Drive, Green Bay, WI

Thursday, February 21, 2019 Radisson Hotel & Conference Center* 2040 Airport Drive, Green Bay, WI

*Reserve a hotel room with special pricing on the Radisson Hotel and Conference Center website at bit.ly/uwgb-radisson or call 920-494-7300 and ask for the UW-Green Bay rate. Visit www.uwgb.edu/profed for other venue information.

All SessionsRegistration: 8-8:30 a.m. Session: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Fee: $89 (Includes instruction, printed materials, continental breakfast and CEU/CEH certificate.)

Continuing Education: 0.4 CEUs/4 CEHs Continuing Education Credit hours for social workers, licensed professional counselors, health and human service professionals and marriage and family therapists. Participants must attend the entire training to receive CEUs/CEHs.

Learning ObjectivesAt the conclusion of this training, participants will:

Recognize the behavioral responses to trauma that are observed in practice

Examine practice scenarios that may have underpinnings of trauma

Apply professional values to a framework for intervention

Apply the Ethics of Care within trauma-informed interventions

Examine concepts of secondary trauma and compassion fatigue in practice

Explore boundary issues with clients and co-workers in trauma

Outline risk factors and elements of self-care helpful in maintaining ethical practice

Learn more and register online at

www.uwgb.edu/profed

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First Nations Workshops UW-Green Bay’s First Nations workshops will increase participants’ understanding of issues related to the history, culture and tribal sovereignty of the federally recognized Native American Nations and bands in Wisconsin. Each workshop provides experiential learning and accurate, authentic information designed to improve and enrich professional practice that is culturally appropriate and reflective of First Nations peoples.

All SessionsRegistration: 8-8:30 a.m. Sessions: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.The Meadows at Country Inn & Suites 850 Kepler Drive, Green Bay, WI

The UW-Green Bay First Nations room block expires 30 days prior to each event. Call 920-288-0101 to reserve a room at the state rate of $82.

Fee: $119 per sessionContinuing Education: 0.6 CEUs/6 CEHs Each individual workshop will provide 0.6 CEUs or 6 CEHs as continuing education credit hours with continental breakfast, instruction, printed materials, lunch and continuing education certificate.

Resistance, Change and ColonizationCo-Facilitated by Forrest Brooks and Lisa Poupart

Friday, October 5, 2018Participants will examine the ways in which Euro-American political, economic, legal and social power facilitated the near genocide of First Nations. Throughout the session, participants will engage in discussion to dispel popular stereotypes regarding First Nations peoples and how these stereotypes impact them today. Whenever possible, the exploration of American Indians will draw upon the Wisconsin First Nations for specific examples and illustrations. These Nations include the Anishinaabeg, Menominee, Oneida, Hochunk, Mohican, Brotherton and Potawatomi. The session will conclude with an exploration of the perseverance of First Nations peoples in the United States today.

Indigenous Education, Euro-American Policy and Historical Trauma Co-Facilitated by Forrest Brooks and Lisa Poupart

Friday, November 2, 2018This session provides an in-depth examination of specific Euro-American education policies including the U.S. Federal Indian boarding schools. Education is examined as a colonial tool of assimilation and institutional oppression. Unresolved historic grief syndrome and historical trauma will be presented as lenses for understanding and addressing social issues in First Nations communities today, including suicide, domestic violence and substance abuse.

Ethics and Boundaries: Working with First Nations CommunitiesCo-facilitated by Jen Schanen and Forrest Brooks

Friday, January 18, 2019This interactive session focuses on ethics and boundaries as they apply to professionals working with First Nations communities. Participants will examine personal worldviews, as well as professional obligations and boundaries and will identify situations that are unique to professionals working with First Nations communities and/or with First Nations peoples. Participants will apply ethical decision-making models to scenario-based discussions. Through experiential learning and accurate, authentic information, participants will enrich professional practice that is culturally appropriate and reflective of First Nations peoples.

First Nations Generational Healing for ProfessionalsCo-Facilitated by Forrest Brooks and Lisa Poupart

 Friday, February 15, 2019The final session in the series focuses on the idea and practice of generational healing. A brief contextualization of historical and generational trauma will start the session and participants will be grounded to a renewal of relationships using Indigenous protocols. Discussion will cover various examples of Indigenous traditions, including how to relate to their healthy ways of being and how they relate to the world. In addition, the concept of the medicine wheel, which is used as a way of connecting and building relationships, will be reviewed in depth. Participants will be given the opportunity to discuss and apply the concepts of the practice of healing while focusing on their own ways of interacting and working with Indigenous peoples.

Lisa M. Poupart, Ph.D., is a member of the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Anishinaabeg. She is an Associate Professor of First Nations Education, Women’s and Gender Studies and Humanities at UW-Green Bay. Dr. Poupart chairs the UW-Green Bay First Nations Education Program and co-directs the Education Center for First Nations Education. She also directs the First Nations Education Doctoral Program (Ed.D.) — the first doctoral program at UW-Green Bay. Her work centers on First Nations generational healing of historic trauma. She is an international board member of Debwewin, a nonprofit First Nations organization dedicated to education about traditional healing systems to promote the wellness of all beings and the Earth.

Forrest Brooks, MA, is a member of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin, with family lines also in the Stockbridge-Munsee and Menominee Nation communities. He serves as a Lecturer in First Nations Education within the Humanities program at UW-Green Bay. He served as an Academic Advisor, assisting in outreach to several Indigenous communities in Wisconsin. Prior to working at the University, Brooks worked with the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin in several capacities in the creation of Oneida language teaching materials and as a teacher of Oneida language. He is part of the team that created the First Nations Ed.D. — the first doctoral program at UW-Green Bay.

All four of these workshops use teaching methods reflecting tribal oral tradition, Elder epistemology and participatory learning. In addition, they will also reflect tribal core values sometimes referred to as the “4Rs” — respect, reciprocity, relationship and responsibility. Participants will learn First Nations content but also experience it in cultural context and practice consistent with First Nations cultural norms.

About the InstructorsJen Schanen, MSW, APSW, is a Lecturer and Bachelor of Social Work Field Coordinator with UW-Green Bay Professional Social Work Programs. Previously, Schanen worked at a grassroots nonprofit organization, serving primarily Native American children and families. She coordinated domestic violence, sexual assault and teen pregnancy prevention and outreach efforts — both in direct practice settings with youth and community, and in program development and evaluation capacities.

Learn more and register online at

www.uwgb.edu/profed

These workshops are appropriate for educators and classroom teachers, as well as social workers, licensed professional counselors, marriage and family therapists, nursing home administrators and other health and human services professionals.

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The UW-Green Bay Social Work Professional Program, accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), the UW Oshkosh Council on Professional Counseling, the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services and UW-Green Bay, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools approves continuing education training for UW-Green Bay and is accepted by the State of Wisconsin as continuing education credit hours.

For the biennium beginning March 1, 2017 and ending February 28, 2019, 30 continuing education credits are required. Of those 30 credits, four credit hours must be in professional ethics and boundaries related to the practice of marriage and family therapy, professional counseling or social work. See Wisconsin Statues and Administrative Code for details. Available at https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/admin_code/mpsw.

A printable registration form is available on www.uwgb.edu/profed.

If you have a disability and desire accommodations, please indicate this at the time of registration or call 920-465-2642 with any questions.

These trainings are sponsored by the Northeast Wisconsin Alliance for Social Worker and Professional Counselor Continuing Education, a partnership of UW-Green Bay and UW Oshkosh Social Work and Outreach Departments.

Cancellation Policy: A full refund, minus a $25 processing fee, is given when cancellations are made more than 10 days prior to an event or when transferring registration from one event to another more than 10 days prior to the beginning of that event. No refund will be issued for cancellations made fewer than 10 days prior to the start of an event. Substitutions are allowed. In cases of low enrollment, UW-Green Bay reserves the right to cancel programs for a full refund.

Improv and Dementia Care — Learning to Say “Yes and” Train-the-TrainerThis one-day Train-the-Trainer program will give you tools vital to training caregivers on how to use improv theater skills in their interactions with residents with dementia. One of the greatest gifts that can be given to someone with dementia is a sense of purpose and acceptance and improv is the language that allows staff to accomplish this.

Thursday, August 16, 2018Registration: 7:30-8 a.m. Session: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Radisson Hotel & Conference Center 2040 Airport Road, Green Bay, WI

Fee: $199

UW-Green Bay’s Wisconsin Caregiver Academy provides training opportunities for caregiving professionals and practitioners throughout Wisconsin. Innovative training initiatives and courses that deliver sustainable results for assisted living facilities include Wisconsin Department of Health Services approved Train-the-Trainer Sessions, Employee and Task-Specific Training Sessions, Continuing Education Days for Trainers and Online Personal and Professional Development.

Respecting Resident Rights and Preventing CBRF Violations Train-the-TrainerThis Train-the-Trainer program provides a comprehensive foundation for new or seasoned trainers to build their skill set for person-centered care practices, laws and violations. Participants will gain confidence to prepare, develop and deliver current curriculum. The curriculum will also discuss some the top CBRF violations and articulate what you can do to make sure your facility remains in compliance.

Thursday, October 4, 2018 Registration: 7:30-8 a.m. Session: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Hampton Inn and Suites 1385 Gateway Drive, Grafton, WI

Fee: $179

About UW-Green Bay's

Continuing Professional Education Continuing Education for Caregivers:

Wisconsin Caregiver Academy

Learn more and register online at

www.uwgb.edu/wicare

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Continuing Education and Enrichment:

Sheboygan CampusFormerly UW-Sheboygan

World LanguagesBeginning French IInstructor: Debra Desmoulin

Get excited, French enthusiasts! Emphasis will be on culture, pronunciation, understanding language concepts and fun. Learn about vocabulary to describe and give basic information about yourself and others. Instructor Debbie Desmoulin will teach grammar with conjugation of present and near-future tense verbs and asking questions. Classes will encourage active participation in speaking, listening to, reading and writing in French. Students will learn vocabulary to speak about themselves, including their likes and dislikes. Written work will be given from the text to strengthen language skills and reinforce cultural concepts.

Tuesdays (10 weeks) September 11-November 13, 2018 6:30-8 p.m., Main 3201, Sheboygan CampusRequired text: Latitudes 1, ISBN: 9782278062492, approx. $20; Class will cover module 1: Units 1, 2 and 3.

Fee: $268

Beginning French IIInstructor: Debra Desmoulin

In this continuation for Beginning French, students will learn how to request things, speak about the past, make plans, express their points of view and continue to learn about cultural differences. Grammar will feature past tense, questions and negation.

Wednesdays (10 weeks) September 12-November 14, 2018 6:30-8 p.m., Main 3201, Sheboygan CampusRequired text: Latitudes 1, ISBN: 9782278062492, approx. $20; Class will cover module 2: Units 4, 5 and 6.

Fee: $268

Beginning SpanishInstructor: Leah Strobel

The Spanish language is widely relevant in the U.S. today. If you are looking for an accessible introductory course for learning Spanish, this is the course for you! Learn the basic structures of Spanish grammar, how to write and speak simple sentences and gain a wealth of practical vocabulary. This class also serves as a refresher course if it’s been a while. Beginners will enjoy a face-to-face exploration of this indispensable and beautiful language!

Mondays (12 weeks) September 10-December 3, 2018 (No class November 19) 6-8 p.m., Acuity 1203, Sheboygan CampusRequired text: Spanish: Short Stories for Beginners + Audio Download: Improve your reading and listening skills in Spanish (Spanish Short Stories Book 1) Kindle Edition: bit.ly/beginning-spanish

Fee: $268

Interested in more advanced French? Students who are interested in more advanced levels of French can cover the text Modules 3 and 4. Let us know and if there are enough students who are interested in taking French at a higher level, we will contact you.

PhotographyTaking Better Pictures with Your Digital SLR CameraInstructor: Dale Van Minsel

Learn how a DSLR camera works and learn how to go beyond the full-auto setting by revealing the mysteries of shutter speeds, f-stops, light meters and ISO speeds that are already built into your camera but seldom understood or used. Discuss digital photography concepts as we answer common questions such as “What are megapixels?” and “Which file format should I use to get the largest and sharpest prints that my camera can produce?” Discuss the importance of lighting and good composition and demonstrate some of the possibilities provided by digital editing software such as Adobe Photoshop®.

Wednesdays, October 10-24, 2018 6-8 p.m., Acuity 1205, Sheboygan CampusFee: $90

Intermediate SpanishInstructor: Leah Strobel

For students with secondary Spanish skills, this class will concentrate on conversation and cementing grammar structures. You will review and practice present tense at an intermediate level, be introduced to past tense and strengthen your conversational agility. Together we will learn proper grammar, everyday conversation and verb tenses that include future tense. Register for session two as a continuation of the first, or by consent of instructor.

Wednesdays (12 weeks) September 12-December 5, 2018 (No class November 21) 6-8 p.m., Acuity 1203, Sheboygan CampusRequired text: Spanish: Short Stories for Beginners + Audio Download: Improve your reading and listening skills in Spanish (Spanish Short Stories Book 1) Kindle Edition: bit.ly/beginning-spanish

Fee: $268

Conversational Spanish Instructor: Jose Araujo

This complete immersion course is facilitated by native speaker, Jose Araujo and is designed to stimulate conversation and expand vocabulary. A perfect fit for the person who wants to visit, relocate, study or work in a Latin American country, or communicate better with Spanish speakers here and abroad. There is no textbook required for this class.

Prerequisite: Knowledge of the Spanish language which includes all grammar tenses is strongly recommended in order to gain the most fulfilling experience, or consent of instructor.

Thursdays (10 weeks) September 11-November 13, 2018 6-7:30 p.m., Acuity 1203, Sheboygan CampusFee: $198

After School Spanish (Grades K-5)Give your child the advantage! After school Spanish provides an opportunity for elementary students to build a foundation which will give them a fundamental understanding for the Spanish language and culture. Children in Kindergarten through fifth grade will have fun learning the basics, including pronunciation, alphabet and number review, vocabulary building, common phrases and simple conversation. Ask about our family discounts or visit our registration site!

Weekdays, October 1-November 12, 2018 Locations: Lincoln-Erdman, Jackson, Pigeon River and Sheboygan Falls Elementary SchoolsFee: $69

Financial EducationFinancial Strategies for RetirementInstructors: Dan Gilipsky and Roger Klumb

Learn how to make informed decisions about your future, set realistic goals, properly allocate assets, minimize the impact of taxes and inflation, control health care costs and plan for the transfer of your estate. If you are over the age of 55, this course is a must! This three-week class includes a 235-page illustrated textbook with a comprehensive retirement plan to implement at no additional cost. Gilipsky has invited qualified speakers to cover course topics such as ROTH IRAs and ROTH IRA conversions. On the last night of the class, an estate planning attorney will present the section on wills, trusts and probate. Couples are invited to attend for one fee.

Tuesdays, October 16-30, 2018 6-8:30 p.m., Main 2223, Sheboygan CampusFee: $119 per couple

About the InstructorDebra Desmoulin lived 15 years in

France and obtained her master's degree

in French at UW-Milwaukee.

She maintains her French family ties and friendships through yearly visits to France

which enrich her knowledge and enthusiasm for

French language and culture.

Learn more and register online at

www.uwgb.edu/profed

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ArtPaint and ‘Gogh’ SeriesInstructor: Camille Walters

If you are looking for a night out, our themed art classes are a fun way to create your very own masterpiece! Create a beautiful painting to last a lifetime and beyond, no experience necessary. Our talented professional artist and instructor will guide you every step of the way as you paint your own 11” x 14” canvas. All supplies included.

Chicken with Eggs and Hibiscus Tuesday, September 18, 2018Vintage Halloween Greeting Card Painting Wednesday, October 10, 2018Leonid Afremov inspired “Fall Marathon” Wednesday, November 7, 2018Snowmen Sledding Tuesday, December 11, 2018All Sessions: 6-8 p.m., Main 3109, Sheboygan CampusFee: $39 per session

ComputersQuickBooks® Accounting Introduction WorkshopInstructor: Fay Uraynar, CPA

Learn how to use QuickBooks® for invoicing, bill payment, bank reconciliation, customers, vendor and employee information, payroll, financial reporting and more! Get hands-on computer instruction that is needed to work with QuickBooks® correctly. Wisconsin recently passed legislation mandating licensed CPAs to have Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits. A manual is included. Please bring a bag lunch or cafeteria will be open.

Thursday, October 25, 2018 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Learning Resources 5001, Sheboygan CampusFee: $219

QuickBooks® Accounting Intermediate WorkshopInstructor: Fay Uraynar, CPA

Learn time-saving techniques and how to customize QuickBooks® for your organization’s needs by using inventory and non-inventory items, payroll feature and advanced reporting that includes aging reports. Common problems and tricky transitions will be discussed. Get hands-on computer instruction that is fitted to the needs of the participants. A manual is included. Please bring a bag lunch or cafeteria will be open.

Thursday, November 15, 2018 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Learning Resources 5001, Sheboygan CampusFee: $219

ArtPaint and ‘Gogh’ SeriesInstructor: Camille Walters

Create a beautiful painting to last a lifetime and beyond, no experience necessary. Our talented professional artist and instructor will guide you every step of the way as you paint your own 11” x 14” canvas. All supplies included.

Three Eagles Tuesday, September 25, 2018 Looking up at Fall Trees Monday, October 22, 2018 Wild Flowers Tuesday, November 27, 2018Star Santa Thursday, December 13, 2018All Sessions: 6-8 p.m., Commons, Manitowoc CampusFee: $39 per session

Kids ‘n CanvasInstructor: Camille Walters

Create a beautiful painting to last a lifetime and beyond. No experience necessary, our talented instructor will guide you every step of the way as you paint your own 11” x 14” canvas. All supplies included.

Three Eagles Tuesday, September 25, 2018 Looking up at Fall Trees Monday, October 22, 2018 Wild Flowers Tuesday, November 27, 2018Star Santa Thursday, December 13, 2018All Sessions: 4-5:30 p.m., Commons, Manitowoc CampusFee: $25 per session

Family GamesLet’s Play Mah JonggInstructor: Kathy Palmer, retired UW-Manitowoc Continuing Education Director

Craks, Bams and Dots, oh my! Learn to play the American version of this ancient Chinese game. Mah Jongg is a challenging game played with four players who try to make tiles match up with a standard Mah Jongg card. Rules are standardized by the National Mah Jongg League so you can play anywhere you can find a group! Participants are encouraged to be available for all sessions but MUST attend the first class where the game is introduced. Get your friends together to learn this game for years of enjoyment keeping your brain active and engaged. Limited to eight participants.

Section 1: Tuesdays, October 2-23, 2018 6-8 p.m., Library Room, Manitowoc CampusSection 2: Thursdays, October 4-25, 2018 1-3 p.m., Library Room, Manitowoc CampusFee: $49 per session (Includes 2019 National Mah Jongg League Card)

Continuing Education and Enrichment:

Manitowoc CampusFormerly UW-Manitowoc

Health and WellnessEssential Oils 101: Natural Alternatives and Simple Solutions for a Healthy Home!Instructor: Amanda Mueller

Are you ready to take on the fall/winter? Learn how to support your immune system, get a good night’s sleep, aid digestion, have happy healthy joints, and so much more with therapeutic grade essential oils. In this class, we will discuss what essential oils are, how to use them, and some wellness benefits of Young Living’s therapeutic grade essential oils. Essential oils are natural aromatic compounds found in the seeds, flowers, bark, rinds, and leaves of plants, extracted and distilled for health benefits. Come discover a natural alternative to modern medicine with Young Living’s wide variety of therapeutic grade essential oils!

Thursday, September 6, 2018 6:30-8 p.m., Acuity 1203, Sheboygan CampusFee: $34

About the InstructorCamille Walters is a professional

artist and owner of the West Bend Art Center. Walters has

done more than 1,000 paintings in every medium

possible and exhibits her work throughout

Wisconsin.

Learn more and register online at

www.uwgb.edu/profed

For ages 8 and up

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GenealogyShake Your Family Tree! Instructor: Rose Marie Lewis

Are you interested in your family history but don’t know where to start? In this genealogy workshop you will learn some tools and strategies to start shaking your family tree! We will talk about where to start looking for information and how to manage the information once you find it, as well as genealogy etiquette and some specialty topics to shake up that family tree. Join us for this informative and interesting journey. We will meet in a computer lab, but you can bring a laptop if you have one, since much of the research is done online. Class is limited to 10 participants.

Wednesdays, October 24, 31 and November 7, 14, 2018 6-8 p.m., Room H102, Manitowoc Campus

Fee: $59

Financial PlanningLet’s Talk Money Instructors: A team of professionals from Winch Financial, including President Sam Winch, CPA Donna Mullen, Investment Analyst Christian Peterson, CMT®, Insurance Specialist and Advisor Matt Weyers

Maximize Social Security withdrawals, analyze the 4% rule, gauge whether your money will last through retirement, analyze the pros and cons of annuities and learn how to fund long-term care without long-term care insurance. Tax law updates are woven into each segment. Four dynamic classes rolled into one robust course.

Tuesdays, October 9-30, 2018 6-7:30 p.m., Room F225, Manitowoc CampusFee: $49 per person or $69 for two, same household, sharing a book

About the InstructorAhilan Sivasamy

has been a computer science

lecturer at UW-Fox Valley. He is passionate about lifelong

learning and about exploring new

technologies to improve our daily lives and our ever-changing society.

Fall Migration: Identifying Fall Migrants and Incredible Places to See Them Instructor: Rob Zimmer, gardening expert, writer and radio host

Discover the fascinating hobby of fall birding as we take a virtual tour of Wisconsin’s breathtaking fall migration destinations. You’ll learn how to identify migrating birds and explore the best places to see and photograph them as they journey across Wisconsin.

Monday, September 17, 2018 6-8 p.m., Room H102, Manitowoc CampusFee: $29

Fall Container Gardening IdeasInstructor: Rob Zimmer, gardening expert, writer and radio host

Learn great ways to transform your summer flowering containers into stunning fall masterpieces featuring foliage, blooms and texture. We’ll explore the best annuals, perennials and grasses you can combine to create long lasting works of art for the fall garden, porch and patio, as well as many unique and out of the box ideas.

Monday, September 24, 2018 6-8 p.m., Room H102, Manitowoc CampusFee: $29

Winterizing Your Garden and Landscape Instructor: Rob Zimmer, gardening expert, writer and radio host

Be prepared for the end of the growing season and learn recommended methods for easy garden cleanup, ways to reduce pest and disease damage, protection from winter wildlife, storing and overwintering garden plants, fall lawn care and much more.

Monday, October 1, 2018 6-8 p.m., Room H102, Manitowoc CampusFee: $29

Cooking8 Steps to Your Perfect MealInstructor: Ace Champion

Modeled after his new book, 8 Steps to Your Perfect Meal (Included with class fee), Chef Ace Champion will walk you through eight culinary principles, with three class sessions that include demonstration cooking and food sampling. “My vision is not just to inspire those who love cooking to become great cooks, but also to inspire those who dislike cooking to discover a new sense of enjoyment,” Champion promises.

Tuesdays, October 9-23, 2018 6-8 p.m., Room F149, Manitowoc CampusFee: $69

Cooking Demonstration with Celebrity TV Chef Ace ChampionInstructor: Ace Champion

Chef Champion will not only prepare and teach about healthy, delicious food, he will also give you the motivation and mental clarity that will make you a better cook. In this one-night class, Chef Champion will demonstrate various techniques and two recipes. You will get to sample the food and go home with the recipes. Come join us!

Tuesday, October 30, 2018 6-8 p.m., Room F149, Manitowoc CampusFee: $45

About the InstructorTV Chef and 12-time

award winner, Ace Champion. His “Cook like

A. Champion” TV show airs on local CW14 and Channel 10 every Saturday

at 12:30 p.m.

Nature and Gardening

Nature Lover’s Guide to Fall and Winter in Wisconsin Instructor: Rob Zimmer, gardening expert, writer and radio host

Discover many of Wisconsin’s spectacular natural areas and parks to enjoy the glory of fall and winter. From waterfalls and caverns to towering bluffs, marine seascapes, forests of color and serene northwoods getaways, you’ll be inspired to get out and explore many outstanding natural wonders at the height of the fall and winter seasons.

Monday, October 8, 2018 6-8 p.m., Room H102, Manitowoc CampusFee: $29

TechnologyDon’t Be Fooled by Your Smart Phone for iPhone UsersInstructor: Ahilan Sivasamy

A smartphone is a mini computer. In this workshop, learn how to manipulate all those tiny buttons (apps) and make your smartphone your greatest helper. Topics include: Understanding option menu, configuring security, settings, setting up email, managing contacts, texting and sending images, editing photos and videos and more!

Tuesdays, October 2-23, 2018 4:30-6 p.m., Room H102, Manitowoc Campus Fee: $59

Google!Instructor: Ahilan Sivasamy

What can Google do for you? A lot more than you might think! In this class you will gain a general understanding of Google products over the four weeks. We will cover tools for getting answers (besides Search, Maps, Translate and Chrome); organizing your stuff (Photos, Contacts, Calendar and Keep); working smarter (Docs, Sheets, Slides and Drive) and of course Entertainment (YouTube, Google Play Music, Movies, TV and Chromecast).

Thursdays, October 25- November 15, 2018 6-7:30 p.m., Room H102, Manitowoc CampusFee: $59

About the InstructorRose Marie Lewis,

has been a Laboratory Preparation

Technician at UW-Fox Valley for

more than 26 years. She became interested in genealogy at age 13 on a visit to see her grandmother,

and again when her son needed to do his family tree for a class project. She enjoys “the hunt” and the people she has met

along the way.

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Financial Planning (continued)Wills and Trusts Instructor: Winch Financial President Sam Winch, Winch Financial CEO Christina Winch, CFP® and area attorneys

Are you prepared to provide for your loved ones after your death? This class will make sure your house is in order. We’ll focus on types of estate plans and the advantages and disadvantages of each. You’ll explore the Washington Will, irrevocable trusts, revocable trusts and charitable remainder trusts.

Tuesdays, November 6, 13, 2018 6-7:30 p.m., Room H102, Manitowoc CampusFee: $49 per person or $69 for two, same household, sharing a book

Foundations of InvestingInstructor: Kyle D. Lukowitz, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones

This class will help you learn about the importance of developing a strategy, the impact of asset allocation and the influence of inflation on your long-term goals. You will gain information about the foundations of investing, mutual funds, basics of investing in stocks and the outlook and opportunity for the future.

Tuesdays, September 18, 25 and October 2, 9, 2018 6-7 p.m., Room H218, Manitowoc CampusFee: $49 per person or $69 for two, same household, sharing a book

InclusionEthnic Diversity in the United StatesInstructor: Dr. Mel Johnson, Assistant Professor of Geography at the Manitowoc Campus, UW-Green Bay faculty

An introduction to the ethnic diversity in the United States. We will examine the experience of people of African, Asian, Latin American and Native American heritage. We will discuss geographic origins and distribution in the United States, use and misuse of labels, the media representation of these minority groups and more.

Tuesdays, September 18- October 23, 2018 6-8 p.m., Room F170, Manitowoc CampusFee: $79

Health and Wellness Deepening Meditation with Essential OilsInstructor: Sara Schoenecker

While we commonly think of essential oils for the mind and body, often we forget about how beneficial they can be for the spirit. You’ll explore five essential oils known to quiet the mind and deepen your meditation practice. Participants will formulate their own meditation roller to take home and the workshop will end with a guided meditation.

Thursday, October 18, 2018 5:30-7:30 p.m., Room H218, Manitowoc CampusFee: $60 (includes materials)

Mastering the Art of Letting GoInstructor: Sara Schoenecker

How can we let go of that over which we have no control? Are you are living your life according to what everyone else thinks? Are you “stuck” in situations that play over and over in your head? Then this is a two-week workshop you don’t want to miss! Learn simple exercises so you can take control of your life and let go of that which no longer serves you.

Tuesdays, October 23, 30, 2018 5:30-7 p.m., Room H218, Manitowoc CampusFee: $65 (includes materials)

About the InstructorKyle Lukowitz has been with

Edward Jones since 2013 and is a 2002

graduate of St. Norbert College

with a bachelor’s degree in Business

Administration. He is active in

local business and civic affairs.

LanguagesLet’s Speak Spanish: ¡Lo Básico! Instructor: Bethany Welch

A great way to start your Spanish language journey! Whether you want to speak Spanish in daily conversation, while traveling or for business, everyone needs to start with the basics. Beginning Spanish classes introduce you to basic vocabulary and expressions used in everyday situations. The foundational grammar lessons cover how to ask and respond to simple questions, engage in simple conversations, interact in everyday situations, read a variety of basic written materials, and write simple sentences! ¡Hablamos español! Let’s speak Spanish!

Mondays and Thursdays, September 17-October 25, 2018 6-7:30 p.m., Room M-107, Marinette CampusFee: $129

Basic Sign Language - Beginner Instructor: Denise Miller, American Sign Language Interpreter

This course is open to those who are just getting started with American Sign Language. Participants will learn fingerspelling for relationships and family members, American Sign Language sentence structure and much more in a friendly and fun environment. Participants are required to purchase The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Conversational Sign Language Illustrated.

Tuesdays, September 25-October 30, 2018 6 p.m., Room M-109, Marinette CampusFee: $89

Continuing Education and Enrichment:

Marinette CampusFormerly UW-Marinette

Japanese Instructor: Don Eack

The class will cover the Japanese writing systems of Katakana, Hiragana and Kanji, as well as pronunciation and basic conversation along with an overview of Japanese history and culture. Individual and class interests related to Japan will be addressed to add to the learning and cultural experience.

Mondays and Wednesdays, September 10-October 17, 2018 6-8 p.m., Room M-109, Marinette CampusFee: $129

Learn more and register online at

www.uwgb.edu/profed

Support Your Immune System and Beat the Winter Blues with Essential OilsInstructor: Sara Schoenecker

Have you ever wondered how you can beat the winter blues? This course will excite your senses with five essential oils known for their immune supporting and uplifting capabilities. Discuss ways to keep our spirits lifted and our immune system supported during the long winter months. Participants will custom formulate a personal inhaler to take home.

Tuesday, November 13, 2018 5:30-7:30 p.m., Room H218, Manitowoc CampusFee: $60 (includes materials)

About the InstructorDon Eack, is a graduate of Huntington and Saint Francis Universities (IN), as well as Princeton and Chicago Theological Seminaries (doctorate). He is retired from being a U.S. Navy Chaplain and a Marinette County ADAPT Health and Human Services Mental Health Therapist. He has lived and worked in Japan for more than 18 years, including the last nine years as a Mental Health Therapist, with the US Navy Fleet Family and Support Center (FFSC) in Sasebo, Japan.

About the InstructorBethany Welch is a UW-Marinette

alumna who joined the faculty in

the fall of 2008. She received her Bachelor of Arts

degree in Political Science from

UW-Green Bay, where she minored

in Spanish, German and Public Administration. She went on to receive

a master’s degree in Translation from the Foreign Language

and Literature Department at

UW-Milwaukee. She teaches Spanish and the Intensive English Program for International Students at the

Marinette Campus.

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Languages (continued)American Sign Language - Intermediate This American Sign Language course is open to those who have basic American Sign Language knowledge. Participants will learn to communicate about food, clothing, continue their knowledge of ASL sentence structure, build on concepts from Basic Sign Language - Beginners class, and will emphasize conversations. Participants are required to purchase The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Conversational Sign Language Illustrated.

Tuesdays, November 6- December 11, 2018 6-8 p.m., Room M-109, Marinette CampusFee: $89

Cooking and BakingCake Decorating Instructor: Marissa Axtell, Owner Marissa’s Country Kitchen

Interested in cake decorating and looking to improve your skills? Now’s your chance! Learn how to stack, frost and decorate cakes and cupcakes in this two-night class.

The first class will be all about frosting. Learn how to make Marissa’s popular frosting, and the techniques of frosting cakes and cupcakes. In the second class, participants will put those skills to the test when they frost their cake/cupcakes. You will also learn how to make decorations and will leave with a finished product.

Participants will be required to bring an unfrosted 8-inch cake, or 12 unfrosted cupcakes to the second class.

Tuesdays, October 9 and 16, 2018 6-8 p.m., Marinette Campus Cafeteria Fee: $39

Performing ArtsTheater by the Bay Mary Poppins Jr. Book by Julian Fellowes

Music and Lyrics by Richard Sherman and Robert Sherman

Co-created by Cameron Mackintosh

Creative Director Brittany Welch

Technical Director Dave Hendrick

The jack-of-all trades, Bert, introduces us to England in 1910 and the troubled Banks family. Young Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she must teach the family members how to value each other again. Mary Poppins takes the children on many magical and memorable adventures, but Jane and Michael aren’t the only ones upon whom she has a profound effect. Even grown-ups can learn a lesson or two from the nanny who advises that “Anything can happen if you let it.”

Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, October 12-21, 2018 Friday and Saturday shows: 7 p.m., Sunday shows: 2 p.m., Marinette CampusTickets: $12 for adults; $8 for students

About the InstructorDenise Miller has been an American

Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter for 28 years and

has been teaching ASL for 16 years.

She works in many settings and brings

to the classroom a breadth of

knowledge and experience and

promises to make this a FUN and

EXCITING class!

About the InstructorMarissa Axtell’s love of baking started as a hobby. As friends and family started to take notice of this hobby, and as they enjoyed the fruits of her labor, they started to make requests for her baking. The requests kept continuing and evolved into her starting her business, Marissa’s Country Kitchen, this past year. Her customers delight in her ability to combine both classic and unexpected flavors.

Marissa has catered events from birthdays, graduation and retirement parties to weddings. Marissa’s goal when creating for her customer is to understand the event and what the customer is looking for. With that understanding, she then creates a masterpiece of a desert that will complement the event and venue and delight those in attendance.

Mary Poppins Jr. AuditionsAuditions for Mary Poppins Jr. are open to children ages 6-18 years, and will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 21-22, 2018 from 5-7 p.m. with callbacks on Thursday, August 23, 2018 at 5 p.m. Rehearsals will begin Tuesday, August 28, 2018 and continue until the public productions begin on Friday, October 12, 2018. The cast fee for this production is $60.

Christmas by the Bay AuditionsAuditions for Christmas by the Bay are open to singers and musicians of all ages, and will take place on Monday and Tuesday, October 29-30, 2018 from 5-7 p.m. in room T-153 at the Marinette Campus. Rehearsals will begin Monday, November 5, 2018 and conclude Thursday, December 13, 2018.

Christmas by the BayDirected by Brittany Welch

Join us for the second annual holiday concert which displays the amazing talent of musicians and singers in our community. Christmas by the Bay showcases talent of all ages and will be partnering with First Street Academy of Dance for a wonderful Christmas performance.

Friday and Saturday, December 14-15, 2018 7 p.m., Marinette CampusTickets: $11 for adults; $7 for students

FINDING NEVERLAND

GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA

CIRQUE MECHANICS

LA SANTA CECILIA

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Government Affairs and Economic DevelopmentUW-Green Bay’s Government Affairs and Economic Development has a rich, 40+ year tradition of supporting local governments statewide through a wide range of practical continuing education programs for officials and employees. These programs provide the skills and competencies required to effectively serve in government.

More information: www.uwgb.edu/govt

College Credit in High SchoolThe College Credit in High School (CCIHS) (concurrent enrollment) program at UW-Green Bay offers college credit courses within high schools, providing opportunities for academically qualified high school students to engage in college-level learning experiences. Taught by qualified and approved high school faculty, students pursue rigorous advanced subjects and earn college credit upon successful completion.

List of schools and courses: www.uwgb.edu/ccihs

About UW-Green Bay’s

Continuing Education and Community Engagement Programs

Your Partner in Personal and Professional DevelopmentThrough community and statewide partnerships, UW-Green Bay creates innovative programs and services to support the personal and professional development needs of residents in every corner of the state.

Whether you’re a parent looking for a youth camp, a high school student looking to get a jumpstart on your college education or a professional looking to advance your learning, we can provide the program that will help you reach your goals.

Have questions about any of our programs? Please email or call us at 920-465-2642 or [email protected].

Continuing Professional Education Look to UW-Green Bay Continuing Professional Education (CPE) to meet your agency or organization’s personal or professional development needs. We provide effective training opportunities and customized trainings onsite for health and human services professionals throughout the state of Wisconsin. Workshops are offered through UW-Green Bay and the Northeast Wisconsin Alliance for Social Worker and Professional Counselor Continuing Education.

More information: www.uwgb.edu/profed

Wisconsin Caregiver Academy The UW-Green Bay’s Wisconsin Caregiver Academy (WCA) provides training opportunities for caregiving professionals and practitioners throughout Wisconsin. Innovative training initiatives and courses that deliver sustainable results for assisted living facilities include Wisconsin Department of Health Services approved Train-the-Trainer Sessions, Employee and Task-Specific Training Sessions, Continuing Education Days for Trainers and Online Personal and Professional Development.

More information: www.uwgb.edu/wisconsin-caregiver-academy

Lifelong Learning Institute The Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI) is a volunteer, member-led program offering a wide variety of non-credit classes and other personal enrichment activities to its 1000+ members, all of whom enjoy learning for the fun of it. More than 300 different classes are offered each year. No tests, no papers, no grades, no academic or age prerequisites — just enjoyable learning!

More information: www.uwgb.edu/lli

Education Outreach Bring UW-Green Bay Education Outreach courses onsite to your school and let us help you achieve your professional learning goals! We will work with you to develop and offer targeted professional learning for your staff, and save you the travel time and expense by coming to you! Course topics include classroom management, literacy, mental health, science and technology.

More information: www.uwgb.edu/educationoutreach

We look forward to serving you

and welcoming you into our diverse

learning community!

www.uwgb.edu/cece

Camps and Conferences UW-Green Bay offers overnight and commuter camps for middle and high school age campers. Match your interests and your dreams with the camp that is right for you, including Aviation, Art, Music, Robotics, Video Game Programming, Medical, STEM, Rock Academy and more.

Summer 2019 offerings (posted in December 2018): www.uwgbsummercamps.com

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Continuing Education and Community Engagement – CPE 2472University of Wisconsin-Green Bay2420 Nicolet DriveGreen Bay, WI 54311-7001

Additional Upcoming Opportunities

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Introduction to Patient Care HES 150Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 4-December 14, 2018 Tuesdays: 4-7:10 p.m. and Thursdays: 4-8:10 p.m., Room F201, Manitowoc Campus Clinicals: Fridays (times and sites will be announced)The CNA program includes a combination of lectures, laboratory practices and supervised clinical work at a medical care facility. This program is recognized and approved by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. Upon successful completion of the program, the student is eligible to take the Wisconsin Nursing Assistant Competency Examination.

More information and registration available at www.uwgb.edu/profed.

For girls in grades 6-9

Register now for 2018-2019 continuing education near you!

www.uwgb.edu/profed

Second Annual Girls’ STEM ConferenceSaturday, November 3, 2018 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Sheboygan CampusThis conference is created to encourage young girls to pursue their interests in STEM fields by presenting them with the opportunity to speak and learn from those who have already attained success in their field.

Schedule and registration will be available at www.uwgb.edu/profed in late August.