Continuing Education - Travel

 

EXPLORING SAVANNAH & ITS LITERARY HISTORY
ENGLISH 281: DOMESTIC TRAVEL FOR CREDIT--3 CR.
Sunday, March 18 - Sunday, March 25

As you walk its tree-lined streets, enjoy its many squares (parks), and view its ante-bellum architecture, you will realize why Savannah is known for its “Southern charm.” This course and this trip, however, do not stop there. You will be immersed in the literary, historical, and cultural components that make Savannah’s past so complex, and its presence so inviting.

You will learn about such historical figures as James Oglethorpe and John Wesley; tour the childhood home of Flannery O’Connor and the sites from Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil; learn about urban slavery, visit some of the first African-American schools and churches in the country, and discover how a Gullah-Geechee culture (with its own literary traditions) developed along the coastal regions.

During the week, you will also experience Savannah’s world-class art museums as well as visit the Savannah College of Art and Design. And you will have access to the Georgia Historical Society’s archives, where your sleuthing will lead you to discover new tidbits about Savannah’s and Georgia’s literature, history, and culture.
Each day you will have formal presentations that will deepen your understanding of the area; however, we have
also built in plenty of free time for you to enjoy the city, its shopping, and its restaurants on your own.

This Literature course includes three (3) credits for English 281, airfare, transfers, lodging, breakfast each morning, and all admissions to the required historical tours. Cost: $1,950. Community participants are welcome and encouraged to come along on this unforgettable trip. Sign up today, space is limited to 20 people! Contact Teri Olson for more information at 335-5259.

 

Biology 107, “The World of Wisconsin’s Natural Resources”

3 Credits, July 13- July 19 2012

Kemp Natural Resources Station is located in the heart of Wisconsin’s majestic northwoods. This course and trip
will explore the 235 acre Kemp property and surrounding area which contain unique ecosystems, including
some of the last remnants of old growth forest in the Lake States. Throughout the week, you will have the
opportunity to explore the management of our natural resources: Wisconsin’s picturesque lakes, streams,
forests, and wildlife. You will have the opportunity to learn from the managers of Wisconsin’s important
resources, including fisheries and endangered species. You will learn and practice sampling techniques for
vegetation and mammals. Through group discussions you will explore the role and impact of humans on the
ecosystem. While immersed in learning about the biological and social aspects of conservation, you will also
have the chance to enjoy the outdoor activities that the great northwoods has to offer, through built in free time!
Contact Teri Olson in the Continuing Education Department at theresa.olson@uwc.edu or 262-335-5259 for
additional information. This course meets the statutory requirement for conservation of natural resources
required for state certification for teachers of science and social sciences. Class size is limited to 14 people.

 

Political Science 298 Special Topics, “Sitting on the Dock of the Bay: San Francisco and California in the American Political Experience”

3 Credits, Summer 2012

Join us in this domestic study program and visit the Pacific coast and the invigorating surroundings of both the
San Francisco Bay area and the giant Redwood trees. Throughout this course you will learn about compelling,
dramatic topics like the politics of student’s rights, the Vietnam War, tax revolts, gay liberation, and saving the
Redwoods. This course takes students to locations in and around the San Francisco bay area, including Berkeley,
Sonoma County, which is north of the bay, and Davis, east of the bay. Contact Teri Olson in the Continuing
Education Department at theresa.olson@uwc.edu or 262-335-5259 for additional information. Community
participants are welcome and encouraged to come along on this spectacular trip. Class size is limited to 20
people.

New York City Theatre Trip

You won’t want to miss our 8th annual theatre trip to the Big Apple! In five adventure-filled days, you and a group of like-minded travelers will experience three outstanding Broadway performances. You'll spend four nights at the New York Marriott Hotel, located in Times Square. You'll see many of the city's most popular attractions guided by our trip leaders or you can explore the city on your own! Be a part of this year’s exciting adventure in one of America’s most vibrant and diverse cities.

The price includes the following items:

Coach and air transportation to Milwaukee and New York
three plays: Two musicals and one non-musical to be determined in Feb 2012
Four nights at the New York Marriott Hotel, located in Times Square
Group tours of some of New York's many "must see" attractions with Jane Marx
Optional excursions with your trip leaders
Plenty of free time to explore New York on your own
Dates: Wednesday, June 20 - Sunday, June 24, 2012
Fee: $1899 based on double occupancy; for single occupancy add $600; $100 non-refundable deposit needs to be submitted with registration. Group leaders: Susan Rabideau, UW-Fox Valley Associate Professor of Theatre and Communication Arts/eatre Director; Bil Stachour, our New York City navigator; and Kathy Palmer, Director, Office of Continuing Education, UW-Manitowoc. For additional information contact Kathy Palmer at 920-683-4702 or kathleen.palmer@uwc.edu.
Show selections and itinerary details will be available in Feb/March 2012. There will be a pre-trip meeting to
discuss the trip and to answer all of your questions.
Chicago Architectural

 

Study Abroad Looking for something more than just a trip? We welcome community members like you to join our educational adventures. Our short-term programs are led by experienced professors and facilitators with expertise and passion for the subject. Make your next trip the learning experience of a lifetime with UW Colleges. For up to date information, please visit: http://www.uwc.edu/academics/abroad/

 

2012 China Summer

Adventure for High School Students
Give your son or daughter a jumpstart on college and a head start on life by joining the UW Colleges summer program to China. Based in the ancient city of Taiyuan, students will live with a Chinese family and enjoy weekend excursions to areas of interest including a remote mountain village and some of China’s most ancient historical sites. The program begins with touring to Beijing. High school students have an opportunity to earn up to four fully transferable college credits. Immerse yourself in the culture and language of China in this four-week program open to Mandarin language learners of all levels, including beginners. You will be placed in morning classes appropriate to your level and enjoy cultural workshops such as Wushu and Chinese watercolor painting in the afternoons.

Travel Travel Dates: July 2-July 30, 2012
To sign up: Contact Tim Urbonya at tim.urbonya@uwc.edu or call 608-263-9676 or visit our China program high school page at: http://www.uwc.edu/academics/abroad/china/

 

Edinburgh: Arts Management at the Fringe (3 Credits)

Students majoring in music, theatre, dance, art or literature aspire to make a career in the arts. This internship at the Edinburgh Fringe, the world’s largest and most prestigious performing arts festival, will offer university students an experience in the business of an arts organization. UW Colleges and arts educator Vic Passante have collaborated with Booking Dance Festival to provide hands-on, meaningful experiences in administrative services, audience relations, marketing, and stage management. Each student will be placed in one of the focus areas, but all will have experiences in the meetings, workshops, artist interviews, and networking events. Make amazing connections with New York, L.A., and international artists, and enhance your resume with this unbelievable adventure, in an unbelievably vibrant city.

Tentative Travel Dates: August 1-26, 2012 Contact: Vic Passante at 262-521-5460 or vic.passante@uwc.edu

Join our Programs with UW-Colleges faculty to Egypt and Belize in 2013

 

Rainforest and Reef: Tropical Ecology in Belize with Paul Whitaker and Stephanie Vrabec, January 3 – 13, 2013

The Glories of Ancient Egypt with Ron Lippi and Vickie Richmond Hawkins, January 6 – 18, 2013
For information, contact Vickie Richmond Hawkins at 715-261-6309 or vickie.richmondhawkins@uwc.edu