Welcome, spring! UW Oshkosh Continuing Education is ready for longer days and warmer weather. Here are the March highlights:
Educational travel is booming! There is a Tropical Costa Rica TravelZoom informational session on 3/14. We are also excited about our trip to Italy and Sicily in Spring 2023..
Jump into spring and paint this design of Lilacs with Ona by Design. The next class is March 28, 2022. Class begins at 6 p.m. and will take approximately two hours. Cost of $35 includes supplies and instruction.
Learning in Retirement started the spring semester in February. In-person and virtual programs are available. Find more details HERE.
Gather a group of friends this summer to enjoy a day in Milwaukee, also known as the Burger and Custard Capitol of the World, Enjoy lunch at Miss Katie’s Diner, a stroll on the Milwaukee Riverwalk, and a "custard crawl” from Leon's to Gille's. The day ends with a guided tour of historic Wauwatosa and shopping.
Date: Thursday, June 23, 2022
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $119 per person, $5 discount for UWO Alumni and UWO LIR Members
We still have a few spots open for the Milwaukee Progressive Ethnic meal. This day trip includes a family-style lunch at Milwaukee’s last remaining Polish restaurant, a guided tour of Milwaukee's lakefront, and a visit to Old World 3rd Street, the Milwaukee Public Market, Brady Street and the Historic Third Ward.
Date: Thursday, April 14, 2022
Time: 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $129 per person, $5 discount for UWO Alumni and UWO LIR Members
Bring hope to those impacted by suicide and increase your understanding of suicide and its prevalence. Learn how to identify suicidal behavior and how to reach those who are at risk. The Northeast Wisconsin Suicide Prevention Summit is Thursday, May 19. Participate virtually or in person. Co-sponsored by UW-Green Bay and the Center for Suicide Awareness.
Date: Thursday, May 19, 2022
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Cost: $129 (including lunch), $35 for students, $99 to participate virtually
We are offering Pruning Clinics! One-hour classroom presentations are followed by a hands-on pruning lab that applies skills on campus trees and shrubs before trying it at home. Be prepared to have fun while you learn! The cost is $15.
UWO Fox Cities Campus: Saturday, April 9, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
UWO Fond du Lac Campus: Saturday, April 16, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Understanding Chakra EnergiesLearn about the body’s energy centers. Class reviews the effect of energies and how to open and balance energy channels.
Date: Thursday, March 17, 6 - 8 p.m.
Location: UWO Fox Cities Campus
Cost: $30
Reiki IReiki is easy to learn and can be used for self-healing, relaxation, stress release, and more. Learn more about how to use this powerful energy!
Date: Thurs., March 31 & April 7, 6 - 9 p.m.
Location: UWO Fox Cities Campus
Cost: $150
Genealogy- Find Your Family RootsThis class teaches tools and strategies to research family genealogy. Learn where to look for information and how to manage results. One on one assistance is provided in a lab setting.
Fiction Writer’s Toolbox teaches the basics of fiction writing. Course focuses on plot, character development, point of view, editing, publishing and more! This virtual course meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 8, 10, 15 and 17. Class meets from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Cost: $59
Intermediate Guitar. If you have knowledge of basic chords and the ability to change chord shapes, this class will take you to the next level. Classes are on Mondays, March 14, 21, 28, and April 4, 11 and 18 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at the Fox Cities Campus. Cost: $159.
UW Oshkosh Continuing Educational Travel is ready to travel! Trips are available to anyone who loves to explore. Gather friends, pack a bag, and join one of our affordable and educational trips.
The trip to Costa Rica is filling up fast! Spend nine adventure-filled days with a group of likeminded travelers for only $1,998 per person. There is a Tropical Costa Rica Travel presentation on Monday, March 14, at 6 p.m. Register for the FREE session HERE.
UWO Continuing Education is traveling to Italy and Sicily in Spring 2023. Stay tuned for details. Price per person is approximately $4,600 (double occupancy) for nine heavenly days in southern Italy and Sicily. Contact Suzanne Lawrence at 920-929-1153 for details.
If you are interested in a last minute getaway, Portugal departs at the end of March. Two spots are open! Details HERE.
Enjoy the outdoors and go on a new adventure! The Boundary Waters in northern Minnesota is the largest wilderness area east of the Rocky Mountains. Challenge yourself physically and unplug mentally for six days in the wilderness. Price includes transportation, food, and equipment. Personal gear excluded.
Learn how to make the most of your retirement money. Join the seminar on Retirement: Making your Money Last on March 16 and 23 at the Fox Cities Campus. Cost: $29. Register: HERE
Let's Talk Money: Tuesdays, March 8, 15, 22, and 29, from 6 - 7:30 p.m. Fox Cities Campus. Cost: $29 Register: HERE
Wills and Trusts: Tuesdays, April 5 and 12, 6 - 7:30 p.m. at Fox Cities Campus. Cost: $29 Register: HERE
Exam Prep Courseis 100% online and provides an overview of the application process, study guides, and sample exams. Class meets on virtually on Wednesdays, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. March 28 - May 20, 2022. Cost: $350-490, Discounts are available for active and retired military
Successful Grant Proposalswill teach you everything you need to know about grant writing. The four-hour virtual workshop is designed to teach participants how to artfully craft a competitive grant proposal. The workshop fee is $159, and that includes a certificate for 0.4 continuing education units (CEUs). Registration deadline is March 23, 2022! Class is on Wednesday, March 30, 2022.
This workshop examines socioeconomic status through a cultural lens. Learn about how socioeconomic statuses operate. Research shows that different socioeconomic statuses operate from a set of “hidden rules” that help make life in that socioeconomic statuses adaptive. Yet these same “rules” become maladaptive when someone is trying to navigate a different socioeconomic status
Location: James P. Coughlin Center, 625 E. County Rd. Y, Oshkosh, WI 54901 Presenter: Al Rolph, MSW, CSW
Learn new skills from the comfort and convenience of home. UWO Continuing Education has a variety of career training programs online. Our courses provide access to world-class education from expert instructors, wherever and whenever it fits your schedule. Online learning has something for everyone!
Grandparents University brings grandparents and grandchildren together for a meaningful educational experience. The program is designed for kids aged 8-12 and is fun, educational, and creates long lasting memories. The two-day program is scheduled for July 14- 15, 2022. Registration is open. Register Here Today!
