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INFORMATION BELOW ON:
- Auditions for spring theater production set for Feb. 16-17
- Scholarship applications for 2010-11 due February 26
- Learn how the benefits of carrying a big, long mortgage
- UW-Sheboygan Foundation establishes the Jack Snyder Memorial Fund
- Area parents, students invited to UW-S Financial Aid Seminar on Feb. 10
- College Goal Sunday offered at UW-S Feb. 21
- UW-Sheboygan announces Fall 2009 Dean's List
- New fiber art exhibit to open January 25
- Blues singer Sequoia to perform December 15
- FEA group to hold fundraising Holiday Silent Auction Dec. 14-15
- Spring 2010 registration now open at UW-S
- 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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UW-Sheboygan to hold auditions for two one-act plays Feb. 16-17
University Theatre will hold open auditions for its 2010 spring production of two one-act plays on February 16 and February 17, at 8 p.m. in the Fine Arts Theatre on the UW-Sheboygan campus.
The two short plays – Kissing Scene and Krapp’s Last Tape -- together will provide an intimate look at the choices we make in our lives and the unexpected consequences that result.
Kissing Scene revolves around an acting class where a man and a woman meet an hour before in a theater to rehearse their scene. The scene in question calls for them to kiss five times but whenever they attempt to rehearse the first kiss the duo break character to argue over the actual intent of the other.
Krapp’s Last Tape combines comedy with tragedy to reveal past and present moments from one man’s life. As he prepares to record a new tape on his 69th birthday, Krapp begins to review his tape archives. This immersion in his own history leads Krapp to question with growing regret whether his present lives up to his past.
All students, faculty, staff and the general public are encouraged to audition for these two one-act productions. Performances of both will be held at 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 15; Friday, April 16; Saturday, April 17; Friday, April 23; and Saturday, April 24.
For more information on the show or auditions, contact Himes at (920) 459-4417 or e-mail franklin.himes@uwc.edu or visit www.sheboygan.uwc.edu.
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Apply for 2010-11 scholarships at UW-Sheboygan
Applications due February 26
Incoming freshman and continuing students at the University of Wisconsin-Sheboygan are encouraged to apply for thousands of dollars in scholarships for the 2010-11 academic year. All applications are due to the Student Services Office by February 26 to be considered for awards during the fall 2010 and spring 2011 semesters.
Scholarships and awards totaling more than $100,000 are available to students to assist with tuition and other student expenses at UW-Sheboygan through the UW-Sheboygan Foundation and generous community donors. Awards vary in amount from $300 to as much as full tuition (valued at more than $4,500 a year for a full-time student.)
Criteria vary widely depending on a student’s area of study, academic achievement, financial need or community and campus activities. Due to the wide variety of awards and selection criteria, all UW-Sheboygan continuing students and all incoming freshman for the 2010-11 academic year are encouraged to submit a completed application.
Students receiving financial aid also are eligible to apply for scholarships since scholarship funds are separate from those used by the UW Colleges Financial Aid Office. Students attending UW-Sheboygan all will enjoy the lowest tuition rates in the UW System, in addition to access to federal tuition grants, loans and area scholarships.
Application forms for freshman and continuing students are available on the UW-Sheboygan Web site (www.sheboygan.uwc.edu) to “Money Matters” and “Scholarships” or directly from the Student Services Office.
All applications (and all required accompanying materials including a personal statement) must be returned to Student Services by 4 p.m. on Friday, February 26, 2010. Students selected for awards will be officially honored at the Honors Convocation ceremony in May 2010 on the UW-Sheboygan campus.
For more information on the scholarship and awards process at UW-Sheboygan, contact Student Services at (920) 459-6633 or e-mail uwshb@uwc.edu.
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Considering a new mortgage? Make it a long one
The UW-Sheboygan Continuing Education Department will offer a new course this spring for homeowners, “10 Great Reasons to Carry a Big, Long Mortgage.” The course will be offered on Thursday, January 28 on the UW-Sheboygan campus.
In this class, you will find out why it is smarter to have a big, long mortgage and how it can help you to have greater financial flexibility. The instructor -- John Liermann -- will go over topics such as why 15- and 20-year loans don’t maximize your bottom line and how extra payments could be preventing you from achieving financial security. Also learn how a mortgage can increase wealth and protect against potential emergencies.
John Liermann is an alumnus of Sheboygan Falls High School and has been in the real estate business for nearly a decade.
“10 Great Reasons to Carry a Big, Long Mortgage” is a one-time session on Thursday, January 28 from 6:30-8 p.m. It will be held in Room 3201 in the Main Building of UW-Sheboygan. A fee of $49 is required.
To register for this 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 Foundation establishes Jack Snyder Memorial Fund
Fund honors late Athletics Director
As a result of the generosity of donors from all over the state and the Sheboygan community, the University of Wisconsin-Sheboygan Foundation, Inc., has established the Jack Snyder Memorial Fund to honor the late UW-Sheboygan Athletics Director, Coach and Professor John “Jack” Snyder.
Snyder, 68, died unexpectedly on December 26, 2009, of an apparent heart attack in his sleep. Snyder was best known as the man who molded the UW-Sheboygan men’s basketball team into a fierce competitor in the Wisconsin Collegiate Conference in the 1970s and 1980s. Snyder joined UW-Sheboygan as the campus’ first Director of Athletics in 1969 and served in that capacity until his retirement in 2001. During his tenure as a Professor of Physical Education on the campus and the Athletics Director, Snyder coached numerous varsity sports teams, including men’s basketball, cross country, golf and tennis in addition to his teaching and administrative duties.
Snyder’s family has selected three charities to collect memorial donations in the wake of Snyder’s death, including the UW-Sheboygan Foundation. Over the years, Snyder was an avid supporter of Foundation fundraisers, including the annual scholarship fundraiser, Chicken & All That Jazz. Each year, Snyder volunteered extensively at the event coordinating grilling operations, working side-by-side with his former student-athletes. He was an avid supporter of the campus and its students and consistently called his days at UW-Sheboygan a “labor of love.”
A committee of UW-Sheboygan Foundation board members, UW-Sheboygan retired faculty, current UW-S faculty and staff and alumni has been developed – in coordination with the Snyder family -- to review funding options for Jack Snyder Memorial Fund donations.
Several anonymous donors have offered the Snyder family a match of all donations made to the UW-Sheboygan Foundation fund up to $15,000.
“The generosity of these donors leaves us at a loss of for words,” said Carrie Hoppe, UW-Sheboygan Foundation executive director. “Jack was such a wonderful man who obviously has touched this community – and these donors – in a very powerful way. We are honored that the family has entrusted the UW-Sheboygan Foundation with a memorial fund in his name and that these matching funds are available. We hope to make Jack proud and keep his legacy and memory alive for future generations of students.”
Over the coming months, the Foundation will continue to accept donations in Snyder’s honor in an effort to reach – or exceed – the $15,000 match threshold. A decision on the project(s) to be supported with fund donations will be announced in coming months. All donations are tax deductible.
Anyone wishing to contribute to the UW-Sheboygan Foundation Jack Snyder Memorial Fund can send donations to the UW-Sheboygan Foundation, One University Drive, Sheboygan, WI 53081. All checks should be made payable to the UW-Sheboygan Foundation. Donors are also asked to note “Jack Snyder Memorial” in the check memo section.
For more information on the UW-Sheboygan Foundation, the Jack Snyder Memorial Fund or giving options, contact Hoppe at (920) 459-6612 or e-mail carrie.hoppe@uwc.edu.
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UW-Sheboygan Financial Aid Seminar is Feb. 10
Students, parents offered insight on paying for college
Are you planning to start working on that long-awaited college degree, or maybe your child is ready to head off to college? Either way, financial aid may play a vital role in making dreams of higher education come true.
The University of Wisconsin-Sheboygan will host a special Financial Aid Seminar on Wednesday, February 10 from 6 to 7:30 p.m., to assist college-bound students and/or their parents in understanding financial aid resources. All students and parents should report to the Student Services Office in the Main Building to check in for the program.
Financial Aid Seminar is an opportunity for parents and students to learn about the financial aid process. UW-Sheboygan Student Services staff will offer examples of financial aid packages, cost-saving tips, scholarships, admissions information and campus tours.
UW-Sheboygan offers foundation courses in more than 200 majors and guaranteed transfer to four-year UW institutions. The campus also offers a number of onsite bachelor’s degree programs that allow local students to complete their bachelor’s degrees without leaving Sheboygan County. Degrees are available in such in-demand career areas as Education, Engineering, Information Resources, Liberal Studies, Communication, Organizational Administration, Management, and Nursing.
For more information on the event or UW-Sheboygan, contact the Student Services Office at (920) 459-6633 by February 9 to reserve your space. For more information on UW-Sheboygan, visit www.sheboygan.uwc.edu .
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College Goal Sunday offered at UW-Sheboygan Feb. 21
Students offered help in completing FAFSA form for financial aid
Each year, students from first-generation and low-income families think they cannot afford to attend college. With the growing cost of post-secondary tuition, some students and their families believe a degree is not in their future.
College Goal Sunday hopes to change students’ minds. This statewide initiative provides step-by-step assistance to hundreds of high school seniors and their families in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is the necessary gateway for students who wish to access federal grants for higher education.
Locally, this event will be held on Sunday, February 21 from 2 to 4 p.m. on the University of Wisconsin-Sheboygan campus in Sheboygan. The event is sponsored by the Wisconsin Association for Student Financial Aid Administrators and is designed to address the needs of low-income and first-generation college students who are completing and submitting the FAFSA. The federal government requires a FAFSA from all students seeking financial aid, including loans and grants, to attend and pay for college.
UW-Sheboygan is located at One University Drive, Sheboygan, and easily accessible off Taylor Drive between Union and Indiana avenues. All participants should park in the West Parking Lot and enter through the ACUITY Technology Center front entrance and stop at the registration table.
A presentation by Patty Taylor, the financial aid director at Lakeland College, will be offered during the afternoon, along with access to the Internet in a UW-Sheboygan computer lab where students will be able to access and file the FAFSA form.
Dependent students, those born after January 1, 1986, should bring a parent along with completed federal income tax returns for 2009 (if filing) and W2 statements. If a parent is unavailable, students should still attend.
In 2006, 50 percent of Wisconsin high school graduates reported plans to attend a four-year college. However, many of these students struggle to fulfill their plans, or simply abandon them, for financial reasons. Completing the FAFSA is the first step these students must take to overcome their financial burdens and pursue their goal of higher education.
The 2009 College Goal Sunday event assisted 2,320 college-bound students/families and gave away one $250 scholarship at each of its locations.
For more information about this event and other College Goal Sunday locations, please visit www.WiCollegeGoalSunday.org, or call (866) 578-4625.
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UW-Sheboygan students earn high academic honors
For the fall 2009 semester, 64 full-time students and 27 part-time students were named to the University of Wisconsin-Sheboygan Dean’s List.
The following full-time students, enrolled in 12 or more credits, made the Dean’s List (based on cumulative and semester averages):
HIGHEST HONORS (4.0 average): Luke Cernak, Sheboygan Falls; Jeffrey A. Davis, Sheboygan; Stephanie Freis, Newton; Anna Lutze, Sheboygan; Der Vang, Sheboygan; and Kathryn Vlietstra, Elkhart Lake.
HIGH HONORS (3.75-3.99 average): Kassandra Ackley, Oostburg; Joshua G. Bieck, Elkhart Lake; Rebecca Brandt, Sheboygan; Darryl Carlson, Sheboygan; Kim Daugherty, Sheboygan; Bryan Deal, Port Washington; Andrew Eggebeen, Sheboygan; Samantha Felsinger, Sheboygan; Michael Franks, Sheboygan; Sarah Geraldson, Manitowoc; Stephanie Gilbertson, Sheboygan; Adam Heitzmann, Sheboygan; Joanna Jensen, Sheboygan Falls; Grant Langlois, Sheboygan; Katherine Lauersdorf, Sheboygan; Abigail Meerdink, Sheboygan; Heather Meyer, Sheboygan; Justin Neubauer, Plymouth; Matthew Prahl, Elkhart Lake; Kc Ross Sandidge, Plymouth; Marcus Schielke, Sheboygan Falls; Erica Stover, Sheboygan; Rachael Toth, Sheboygan; Tricia Verville, Cedar Grove; Kalia Vue, Sheboygan; Julia Xiong, Sheboygan; and Elizabeth Yang, Sheboygan.
HONORS (3.5-3.74 average): John Baker, Cedar Grove; Rachel Breunig, Sheboygan Falls; Alannah Bruggink, Cedar Grove; Anthony Budrick, Elkhart Lake; Jacob Eigenberger, Sheboygan Falls; Kyle Hagemeier, Sheboygan; Colleen Hartlaub, Cleveland; Crysann Irwin, Plymouth; Amanda Krueger, Sheboygan; Averi Lulloff, Kiel; Rachel MacDonald, Sheboygan; Trever Miller, Sheboygan Falls; Dannielle Mondloch, Sheboygan; Stefanie Mueller, Kiel; Justin Nagode, Sheboygan; Tyler Pentek, Sheboygan; Brittany Peters, Sheboygan Falls; Jason Reineking, Sheboygan; Ashley Rickert, Kiel; Allie Senderhauf, Sheboygan; Derek Spaeth, Sheboygan; Katherine Steiger, Sheboygan; Angela Stier, Kiel; Abby Telschow, Oostburg; Stephen Toeller, Cedar Grove; Tong Vue, Sheboygan; Brooke Wilterdink, Sheboygan Falls; Kelly Winnemuller, Belgium; Noelle Wirth, Kiel; Emily Wodach, Sheboygan Falls; Ha Kong Yang, Sheboygan.
The following part-time students, who have earned at least 15 credits from UW-Sheboygan and took a minimum of three credits in the current semester, made the Dean’s List (based on cumulative and semester averages):
HIGHEST HONORS (4.0 average): Tiffany Adams, Sheboygan, May Ann Arenal-Stoehr, Sheboygan; Jodi Brienen, Plymouth; Kay Buchanan, Howards Grove; Alizee Desmoulin, Sheboygan; Tammy Hanke, Plymouth; Maria Hittman, Sheboygan; Nixon Kimani, Sheboygan; Tina Last, Cleveland; Nathan Nennig, Sheboygan; Walter Reichstadter, Sheboygan; Vicki Scheffler, Howards Grove; Dennis Trudeau, Sheboygan; Betty-Anne White, Sheboygan; and Kristine Winter, Plymouth.
HIGH HONORS (3.75 -3.99 average): Maria Dahn, Sheboygan; Steve Grossenbach, Oostburg; Katie Kissinger, Kiel; and Ondjrea Krueger, Sheboygan.
HONORS (3.5 – 3.74 average): Wendy Boehm, Howards Grove; Cynthia Dasbach, Saukville, Scott Hiles, Sheboygan Falls; Michael Hocevar, Sheboygan; Craig Krebsbach, Sheboygan; Tim Schneider, West Bend; Michaele Schramm, Waldo; and Mary Weinaug, Sheboygan Falls.
For more information on UW-Sheboygan or to enroll for the Spring 2010 semester, contact Student Services at (920) 459-6633 or visit www.sheboygan.uwc.edu Classes start January 25.
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“Warm Equations” exhibit to open January 25 at UW-Sheboygan
The public is invited to the University of Wisconsin-Sheboygan’s Fine Arts Gallery for the newest art exhibit “Warm Equations” by local artist Anne Carnes from January 25 to March 12, 2010.
Carnes recently received her B.F.A in Fiber from the Maryland Institute College of Art. Her artwork is a tactile imagination for intangible spaces opens up new worlds of biological understanding. Her work is simultaneously scientific and mythological, factual and fantastic, visible and hidden. She dresses the enigmatic and invisible machinery unearthed by our modern world in the comforting, millennia-old art form of fiber construction, and dares her observers to bridge the gap between these two realms of human history.
The public is invited to attend a special opening reception with the artist and light refreshments on Monday, January 25, from 4:30 p. m. to 6:30 p.m. in the gallery.
The artwork will be on display in UW-Sheboygan’s Fine Arts Gallery, located in the Fine Arts Building on the UW-Sheboygan campus. The Fine Arts Gallery is open Monday–Thursday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The show will close on Friday, March 12.
For more information about the show or UW-Sheboygan’s Fine Arts Gallery, contact Gallery Director Dan Smith at dan.smith@uwc.edu or (920) 459-6649.
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Local Blues artist Sequoia to perform at UW-Sheboygan
Coffeehouse show set for December 15
Imagine waking up to your alarm clock and making a decision to could affect the rest of your life – and shape your entire career.
That’s exactly what local Blues singer Sequoia did at the age of 12 when she decided to take up the guitar to complement her love of singing. After toying with both the acoustic and electric guitar and listening to classic rock greats like The Rolling Stones, Sequoia was on her way to a career in the music business.
Since her first performance at the age of 15 (she’s only 17 now!), Sheboygan native Sequoia has received rave reviews for her raw and soulful voice which delights audiences with Blues tunes, mixed with a jazz twist. She has appeared at other local venues such as Paradigm, Z-Spot, the John Michael Kohler Arts Center and other community events.
Sequoia will make a special appearance at the University of Wisconsin-Sheboygan on Tuesday, December 15 from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the University Commons. This concert is free and open to the public.
All seating is first-come, first-serve at this performance. The South East Asian Club will have a limited supply of egg rolls for sale at this time, and the Future Educators of America (FEA) will hold a fundraising Holiday Silent Auction in the Commons as well. Guests are welcome and encouraged to participate in both of these student-led fundraisers.
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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UW-Sheboygan students to hold fundraising silent auction
Proceeds to fund new Children’s Literature section for library
Have you finished your holiday shopping? Hoping to donate to a good cause this holiday season? Then consider bidding on a potential holiday gift in the UW-Sheboygan Future Educators of America (FEA) Fundraising Silent Auction!
Members of the FEA student organization have worked together to gather donated gift items and gift certificates from many area businesses for this special fundraising auction which will support the purchase of books for a new Children’s Literature section in the UW-Sheboygan University Library.
All items in the auction will be on display in the UW-Sheboygan Commons and open for bidding from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday, December 14, and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, December 15. All bidding will close at 5 p.m. on December 15 and each item will go to the highest bidder at that time.
Winning bidders will be able to pick up their items at the FEA-sponsored “Brain Food” table in the Commons during final exams week or by scheduling an appointment for pick-up.
Some of the items available for bidding in the upcoming silent auction include:
• Kohler PGA Championship tickets and golf pro shop items
• Night on the Town Package (limousine service, dinner and Weill Center tickets)
• Food gift baskets
• Hair Salon package
• Guitar and strings
• Various gift baskets and gift certificates such as bowling, tattoo services, golf and more.
Some of the auction items are currently on display in the University Library display case outside the library entrance. They will be moved to the Commons on December 14.
For more information on the auction or the group’s fundraising effort, contact Carrie Hoppe at (920) 459-6612 or e-mail carrie.hoppe@uwc.edu.
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Spring classes start Jan. 25 at UW-Sheboygan
Applications for spring term continue to be accepted
Registration for the Spring 2010 term at the University of Wisconsin-Sheboygan is now underway. Classes begin January 25, 2010. Students who have not yet applied are still encouraged to do so in the coming weeks as applications continue to be accepted for the Spring term.
One of the 13 freshman-sophomore campuses of the University of Wisconsin Colleges, UW-Sheboygan provides area residents the opportunity to put the University of Wisconsin on their resume. It offers small classes, high quality instruction, the lowest tuition in UW System, and a well-developed Academic Success Center to help with tutoring and other student needs.
Students can earn an Associate of Arts & Science Degree at UW-Sheboygan. Credits transfer easily to UW baccalaureate institutions and to many private schools. Students who transfer from the UW Colleges typically perform very well academically at the four-year institutions.
Tuition rates remain frozen at 2006 levels again for this academic year, making UW-Sheboygan the most affordable option in the UW System for Sheboygan area residents. All students are eligible to apply for financial aid, as well as apply for the more than $100,000 in scholarships awarded by the UW-Sheboygan Foundation to UW-Sheboygan students each year. Scholarship applications are available now and are due February 26.
In addition to getting a great start on credits for transfer to a four-year institution, students also can stay on campus to complete a bachelor’s degree in one of several disciplines through UW-Sheboygan’s unique collaborative degree programs with other four-year UW System institutions.
For information about admission, financial aid or bachelor’s degree options, contact the Student Services Office at (920) 459-6633 or e-mail uwshb@uwc.edu. Stop in today to schedule a campus tour and a one-on-one meeting with a student advisor. A complete schedule of spring classes is available on the UW-Sheboygan Web site, www.sheboygan.uwc.edu.
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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 February 3, 2010.
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