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UW Oshkosh Continuing Education
December 2021 Newsletter
Happy Everything!
The semester is winding down and it is time to look forward. Learning in Retirement memberships and personal enrichment programs from UWO Continuing Education make great gifts for those who are hard to surprise. Or, treat yourself to educational travel in 2022. We recently announced a trip to Costa Rica in November 2022 and the Portugal trip is almost sold out. If improving health and fitness is a goal, Fit at Fox begins January 3, 2022. There is a lot to review from UWO Continuing Education. Enjoy the season!
UWO Continuing Education has an educational NYC theatre tour scheduled for May, 2022. The trip is filling up quickly. Don't miss the opportunity to see three Broadway shows and spend four nights in Times Square.
Fees: The 2022 price is $2,250 (based on double occupancy). This is subject to change based on airfare and other unanticipated increases in 2022. Add $650 for single occupancy. Dates: Wed, May 25 - Sun. May 29, 2022
Educational travel has no age restrictions; anyone who enjoys travel is welcome to register. Spend ten days exploring pristine beaches, rocky coastlines and ancient landmarks. The program offers scheduled day trips to fascinating historical venues, including dramatic medieval town and castles once occupied by Portuguese kings.
Spend nine adventure-filled days with a group of likeminded travelers to experience tropical Costa Rica. The trip is scheduled for November 2022.
Trip Highlights:
• San Jose
• Guanacaste
• Monteverde Cloud Forest
• Arenal Volcano
• Lake Arenal Cruise
• Cano Negro Refuge
• Zarcero
Cost: The 2022 price is $1,998 (based on double occupancy). This is subject to change based on airfare and other increases to hotel, etc. (Add $400 for single occupancy.)
Info: Contact Suzanne Lawrence at920-929-1153. or email lawrences@uwosh.edu
The Boundary Waters preserve in northern Minnesota is the largest wilderness area east of the Rocky Mountains and north of the Florida Everglades. The more than 1 million acres contain over 1200 miles of canoe routes and over 2000 individual campsites. Challenge yourself physically and unplug yourself mentally as you spend six days paddling this pristine wilderness with two guides who combined have completed more than twenty trips in this natural wonderland. Price includes transportation from Manitowoc, all food in the wilderness, and equipment. Personal gear excluded.
Join UW Oshkosh Continuing Education for two amazing opportunities to enjoy food and history in Milwaukee in April and June. Enjoy the comfort of a coach bus, a professional and educational tour guide, beautiful sites, fun shopping and fabulous food.
Date: Thursday, April 14, 2022
Time: 7:30 am – 5:00pm
Level: Minimal walking; must be able to enter/exit bus multiple times during day
Cost: $129 per person, $5 discount for UWO Alumni and UWO LIR Members
A new year presents an opportunity for change. What are your goals for 2022? Perhaps you want to learn new skills or focus on professional growth. Explore the UWO Continuing Education online courses to initiate positive changes in 2022. Our courses can help you focus on a new year and a new you!
Are you ready for a healthier lifestyle but not sure where to start? Are you interested in judgment-free classes in a relaxed and enjoyable social setting? If yes, then this is the perfect class for you. Even if you have been exercising regularly, this class provides personal attention from a qualified instructor to help you develop and maintain functional strength, balance, and flexibility. You will learn how to use different weight equipment and cardio machines under the instructor’s guidance. During class, you will make friendly connections and be supported by classmates to enhance the experience. This program is designed for active adults and open to all age levels. Join the fun!
Are you interested in personal enrichment, professional development or educational travel? Learn more about our programs at an open house on January 18, 2022. This is a free event that is open to the public!
Location: UWO Fox Cities Campus
Room: 1130
Date: Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Time: 11 am – 12 noon
#Wellness Wednesdays Lunch-Hour Series
Lunch-hour presentations that touch on hot topics affecting women's health and wellness on the following Wednesdays:
Join the fun! Take a blank canvas and create a polished painting in one session. We are partnering with Ona by Designfor three engaging painting classes. In a relaxing space, art instructor Ona Srubas will teach you to paint your own masterpiece one step at a time. No experience or artistic ability is required – anyone can do it! Painting classes are held at Becket’s, and participants have the option to order beverages and appetizers to enjoy while painting. Cost includes supplies and instruction.
This annual gathering of educators, youth workers, and health and human service professionals brings forward key topics in the areas of health education and adolescent wellness.
We are honored to have three renowned keynote presenters as well as a diverse assortment of breakout sessions focused on our three symposium tracks:
Risk Factors
Health Promotion and Protective Factors
Emerging Health Issues
Although the delivery format is different this year, the objectives remain the same. Engage in active learning and prepare to return to your organization with new and exciting strategies for working with today’s youth.
If you are ready for graduate school, let UWO Continuing Education help you take the first step to an advanced degree.The UW Oshkosh GRE Prep Class will give you the skills and confidence you need to maximize your performance on the GRE. Sharpen your skills on actual GRE test questions and follow a proven study plan. The next sessions are January 26 and February 3, 2022.
Social Worker and Professional Counselor Workshops
Earn your required CEHs and CEUs with workshops sponsored by UW Oshkosh and the Northeast Wisconsin Alliance for Social Worker and Professional Counselor Continuing Education.
UWO Continuing Education offers pre-recorded, online trainings developed by Aspire Training & Consulting for social workers and professional counselors in the State of Wisconsin. These trainings can be taken at any time.
UW Oshkosh Continuing Education will award one credit hour (0.1 CEU) for every 60 minutes of training completed.
Bring hope to those impacted by suicide and increase your understanding of suicide and its prevalence. Learn how to identify risk factors for specific populations and review appropriate ways to respond. Breakout sessions will include speakers who focus on at-risk populations, crisis intervention, the connections between addiction and suicide, and other related topics. Visit the Suicide Prevention Summit website for more information.
Students entering grades 9-12 get hands-on experiences by performing tasks and training exercises alongside local firefighters and emergency medical technicians.
Grandparents University brings grandparents and grandchildren together for a meaningful educational experience. The program is designed for kids aged 8–12 and if fun, educational, and creates long lasting memories. The two-day program is scheduled for July 14 and 15, 2022. Registration will open soon. Don't miss out, join the mailing list on the website to receive program notifications.
