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- Holocaust survivor to speak on campus Dec. 2
- UW-S campus closed Nov. 26 and 27
- ACT Prep Course offered November 28 and in 2010
- Poetry Reading/Open Mic night to be held Dec. 3 at Paradigm
- Claudia Schmidt to present folk/jazz concert on November 20
- Upward Bound to offer Multicultural Awareness Night Nov. 16
- Sounds of the Season holiday concert offered November 30
- Winterim 2010 enrollment now open
- Campus Preview Night set for November 10
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Holocaust survivor Henry Golde to speak at UW-Sheboygan
The University of Wisconsin-Sheboygan will again host Holocaust survivor and author Henry Golde on Wednesday, December 2 for a special discussion on his book Ragdolls, which profiles his survival of 10 concentration camps over the course of five years under the Nazi regime.
This special presentation, sponsored by the UW Oshkosh Multicultural Education class and the campus, will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Fine Arts Theater. Golde first shared his story of survival in April 2009 to a packed audience of more than 150 people on the campus.
For more than 15 years, Oshkosh resident Golde has shared his life experiences as a survivor of the Holocaust and the atrocities of Nazi Europe. His story is compelling and has the ability to make guests both laugh and cry.
Golde’s presentation is age-appropriate for children and is focused on his hope to spread goodwill and the belief that evil can be overcome. According to Golde, “We should love, not hate.”
“Henry Golde gives a universal message of love vs. hate that reaches across all ages,” said Courtney Bauder, UW Oshkosh Educational Foundations Department instructor.
Admission to this presentation is free and open to the public. Seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
UW-Sheboygan is located on University Drive, which is off Taylor Drive between Indiana and Union avenues. Guests are encouraged to park in the East parking lot and enter the rear entrance of the Fine Arts Building and walk through the building to the front lobby and the entrance to the Fine Arts Theater.
For more information on this presentation or UW-Sheboygan, please contact Carrie Hoppe, UW-Sheboygan University Relations Director, at (920) 459-6612 or e-mail carrie.hoppe@uwc.edu.
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UW-Sheboygan closed Nov. 26 & 27
Campus closures for Thanksgiving holiday and furlough day
The University of Wisconsin-Sheboygan campus campus will be closed Thursday, November 26, 2009, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
The campus also will be closed Friday, November, 27, for a state-mandated employee furlough day. All campus buildings and offices will be closed and no functions will be scheduled.
The state-mandated furlough day is one of 16 unpaid furlough days required of all state employees in the 2009-2011 state budget biennium. The day after Thanksgiving was chosen as a mandatory furlough day because it would have minimal impact on students, staff, and the community.
Additional campus-wide furlough days scheduled for the 2009-2010 academic year are January 4, March 22 and May 24. Those four furlough days, scheduled across the UW Colleges, fall during semester break, spring break and following the end of spring classes.
For more information about UW-Sheboygan or to schedule an appointment with an adviser, call the Student Services Office at (920) 459-6633 or e-mail uwshb@uwc.edu.
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ACT Prep Course offered to area students
Area high school juniors and seniors are invited to the University of Wisconsin-Sheboygan for a series of ACT prep courses over the coming months.
The course, which is offered as a one-day program runs from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., is offered by the UW-Sheboygan Continuing Education Office. The next session will be held November 28 on the UW-Sheboygan campus in the Brotz Science Building (Room 6001 – lower level). A short break and a lunch break will be offered during the day.
Other available prep course dates in 2010 are January 23, March 27, and May 29. All classes will be held in the UW-Sheboygan Brotz Science Building, Room 6001.
These special preparatory courses will allow students to hone the skills they have learned in high school to do well on the ACT exam. Highly skilled instructors will offer insight into:
• Test-taking strategies;
• Math problem solving strategies (algebra, geometry and trigonometry);
• Proper English usage (rhetorical skills and mechanics); and
• Analysis and interpretation of scientific research summaries and conflicting hypotheses.
The science portion is taught by Susan Busche, a science teacher at Sheboygan South High School. Dale Robson of Random Lake High School will be helping students with their English skills. Allison Komaromy of Sheboygan North High School will work with students on their math problem-solving abilities.
The biggest help a preparatory course can offer students is an in-depth look at the layout and content of the exam. By knowing what topics may or may not be covered, students can study more efficiently, and, therefore, go into the test with more confidence.
Course fee for any workshop date is $69. Please register two weeks prior to the chosen test date. The UW-Sheboygan campus is located on University Drive, just off Taylor Drive between Indiana and Union avenues in Sheboygan.
To register for an ACT prep course, call the UW-Sheboygan Continuing Education Office at (920) 459-6617 or register e-mail jane.donlon@uwc.edu.
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UW-Sheboygan Poetry Night set for Dec. 3 at Paradigm
Students, faculty to read favorite pieces, original work
Do you love Edgar Allen Poe? Maybe Robert Frost? How about Maya Angelou?
If you love the art of poetry then join the University of Wisconsin-Sheboygan for a special Poetry and Open Mic Night on Thursday, December 3 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Paradigm Café in Sheboygan.
UW-Sheboygan Assistant Professor of English Dr. James Reitter and Lecturer of English Dr. Erica Wiest will share original poetry during the event, while UW-Sheboygan students and the public will be encouraged to take the stage to share their original poetry or even that of their favorite author. This event is free and open to the public.
For more information on this event, contact Dr. Valerie Pilmaier at (920) 459-6647 or e-mail valerie.pilmaier@uwc.edu.
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Claudia Schmidt to perform jazz, folk at UW-Sheboygan
Coffeehouse show set for November 20
From lounging on a sandy beach on a tropical isle, to the images and memories of the struggles of youth, singer and musician Claudia Schmidt can transport her audiences to just about anywhere through an amazing talent that weaves together storytelling and song.
From traditional folk and jazz music to soothing and fresh original contemporary tunes, Schmidt will entertain audiences in a special lunchtime appearance at the University of Wisconsin-Sheboygan campus on Friday, November 20 at 11:45 a.m. in the University Commons. This concert is free and open to the public.
Schmidt has been perfecting her craft of performing for almost four decades. It is a quirky and wonderful hodge-podge of music, poetry, story, laughter, drama, and celebrating the moment. Work in clubs, theaters, festivals, TV, radio has added depth and dimension, and since she has always included her original work along with very personal versions of the work of others.
The San Francisco Bay Guardian said: “Schmidt's shows are a lot like falling in love. You never know what's going to happen next, chances are it's going to be wonderful, every moment is burned into your memory and you know you'll never be the same again." More succinctly, Garrison Keiilor said "when Claudia sings a song, it stays sung."
All seating is first-come, first-serve at this performance. Food and drink will be available for purchase in the UW-Sheboygan Commons Café until 1 p.m. Vending machines are also available.
This concert is brought to the community and campus by the UW-Sheboygan Special Programs Committee as part of its 2009-10 Coffeehouse Entertainment Series.
For more information on this show, contact Carrie Hoppe, UW-Sheboygan Director of University Relations, at (920) 459-6612 or e-mail carrie.hoppe@uwc.edu.
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Upward Bound to present Multicultural Awareness Night
Ugandan minister, Southeast Asian Club to speak
All UW-Sheboygan area residents are invited to the University of Wisconsin-Sheboygan campus to enjoy a special Multicultural Awareness Night presented by the UW-Sheboygan Upward Bound program on Monday, November 16 at 6 p.m. in Room 2114 (Wombat Room).
The special event will feature a series of speakers on topics related to multicultural leadership and community outreach and assistance. The evening also will feature a special presentation about life in Uganda and the hardships that children and adults in this country must endure.
First, guests are invited to listen as the UW-Sheboygan Southeast Asian Club (SEAC) reports on what they learned from a recent conference at UW-Stevens Point regarding multicultural awareness and programming. SEAC President and UW-Sheboygan student Linda Lee will share information learned from the conference and announce events that SEAC has planned for the coming academic year on the UW-Sheboygan campus.
Second, UW-Sheboygan Upward Bound participant and Sheboygan South High School sophomore Pa Thao will discuss Upward Bound’s fall service program which involves collecting textbooks for the “Invisible Children” book drive. Textbooks will be collected on the UW-Sheboygan campus (Commons), South High School, North High School and Lakeland College until January 2010, and will be provided to Ugandan children and former child soldiers who have been freed from their captors and are rebuilding their lives through education. The books will be used to offer them the opportunity to learn and discover a new way of life.
Upward Bound is a federally-funded TRIO program offered at both the UW-Sheboygan and UW-Manitowoc campuses. Locally, students who are first-generation college students from both North and South High School participate in the program throughout their high school years in order to become better prepared for college.
To drive home the impact and purpose of the “Invisible Children” service project, the Rev. Elijah Musoke, founder of Living Hope International Ministries in Uganda, will address the Upward Bound students and community guests.
Rev. Musoke, who, along with his wife, runs a mission outreach program and orphanage in his native Uganda, will share his experiences growing up in Uganda and the many challenges he had to overcome in his lifetime. Specifically, he will discuss the high unemployment and poverty rates in the country, as well as the challenges to feed and educate Uganda’s youth.
All UW-Sheboygan students, faculty, staff and Sheboygan-area residents are encouraged to attend this presentation. Admission is free.
For more information on this event, contact Carrie Hoppe, UW-Sheboygan Director of University Relations, at (920) 459-6612 or e-mail carrie.hoppe@uwc.edu.
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UW-Sheboygan Choir to present “Sounds of the Season” concert
All area residents are invited to celebrate the holidays at the University of Wisconsin-Sheboygan for a special holiday concert, the “Sounds of the Season,” featuring the UW-Sheboygan Chorus and the UW-Manitowoc Chorus, on Monday, November 30 at 7:30 p.m. in the UW-Sheboygan Fine Arts Theatre.
Dr. Dan Vander Linden will direct both the UW-Sheboygan and UW-Manitowoc choruses. Kathy Pedersen will accompany the choirs during the performance.
The concert will feature performances by both choruses together, as well as individual performances by each group. Solo performances and small ensembles also will be presented by UW-Sheboygan students.
Admission is $3 for adults, and all children 12 and under and all UW-Sheboygan students with ID are free.
To reserve your seats in advance, call the UW-Sheboygan Box Office at (920) 459-6652 and leave a message, or purchase your tickets the night of the event. The Box Office will open at approximately 6:30 p.m.
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Earn extra credits at UW-Sheboygan this January
Winterim session offered January 5-22
Area residents and college students returning home for winter break are encouraged to consider enrolling in several courses available at the University of Wisconsin-Sheboygan this January during the Winterim 2010 session. Classes run January 5-22.This is a unique opportunity to earn up to three credits in only three weeks!
A variety of classes are being offered this term, including the areas of Art, Computer Science, Education, Economics, Math, Philosophy and Religion. Courses are offered mornings, afternoons, and evenings allowing you to choose times that fit your schedule best. Tuition for Winterim classes is reduced, providing students with the opportunity to save on overall educational costs.
Registration for Winterim 2010 is open now and will continue through January 5, 2010. Tuition payments are due by January 5.
For more information on courses or to register, contact the UW-Sheboygan Student Services Office at (920) 459-6633 or visit www.sheboygan.uwc.edu.
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College-bound students invited to Campus Preview at UW-Sheboygan
All Sheboygan-area high school students are encouraged to attend the upcoming Campus Preview event at the University of Wisconsin-Sheboygan.
Participating students will learn more about entering the UW system, tuition costs, degree options, financial aid, the University of Wisconsin’s Guaranteed Transfer Program and much more.
The event will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. November 10, in Room 2114. All guests should enter through the Acuity Technology Center front entrance.
For more information about the event or the campus, contact the UW-Sheboygan Student Services Office at (920) 459-6633. Please RSVP by November 9 to ensure your seat at the event by calling (920) 459-6633 or e-mail uwshb@uwc.edu.
For more information about UW-Sheboygan and driving directions to the campus, visit www.sheboygan.uwc.edu.
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This listing is maintained by Carrie Hoppe at UW-Sheboygan. (920) 459-6612.
Last update November 19, 2009.
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