Mini Courses
CONTINUING EDUCATION AT UW-PARKSIDE
Every semester, we take a close look at our most popular courses as well as professional needs to provide courses that ensure you have a blast while learning new, applicable skills.
Choose from expert-led courses in technology, personal finance, gardening, photography, language, music, and wellness to take the first steps to accomplish your goals, advance your career, and improve your life through learning.
PERSONAL FINANCE
Rejuvenate Your Retirement
Joseph Cronin | 4 hr
Money is one aspect of your post-retirement planning. This course discusses fun and fulfilling activities such as travel, hobbies, sports, business ventures, and ways to protect yourself against elder fraud abuse.
$39 Individual | $49 Couple
Choose from Tuesday or Thursday sessions.
Tuesdays | Sep 10-17 | 1-3 pm
Thursdays | Sep 5-12| 9:30-11:30 am
Retirement Planning Today
Justus Morgan | 6 hr
You went to school to prepare for your career. Now it’s time to learn how to make those dollars work for you! This course will show you how to make informed, aligned decisions so your retirement is everything you want it to be.
$59 Individual | $79 Couple
Choose from Thursday or Saturday sessions.
Thursdays | October 17-24 | 6-9 pm
Saturdays | October 26-November 2 | 9 am-12 pm
LANGUAGES
Looking to learn a new language? Start here! We have classes in Russian, French, and Spanish. Whether you’re looking to travel, meet professional needs, or just want to explore a new culture, these language classes are sure to boost your brain power and guide you on your road to fluency.
Russian for Beginners II
Dr. Ana Igornov | 12 hr
$79 Individual
Wednesdays | Nov 13-Dec 18 | 7-9 pm
PHOTOGRAPHY
Digital Photography Overview
Mike Bisom | 2 hr
A first look at many aspects of photography that are covered in greater, hands-on detail in upcoming classes.
$25 Individual
Monday, Sep 30 | 7-9 pm
Petrifying Springs Park
Mike Bisom | 2 hr
Take this hands-on trip to practice scenic picture taking with your camera at the beautiful Petrified Springs Park!
$39 Individual
Sunday | Oct 13 | 3-5 pm
Digital Camera Basics
Mike Bisom | 8 hr
Cameras and Technology don't have to be confusing. Find out why resolution, megapixels, JPEGs, and memory cards matter. Bring your camera - no question is off limits!
$89 Indvidual
Tuesdays | Oct 1-22 | 7-9 pm
Advanced Digital Camera
Mike Bisom | 10 hr
Flash past Digital Camera Basics! Participants will take and in-depth look at shutter, white-balance, focusing, and more. The skills you learn in this course can be applied to any camera with manual controls, so you can keep practicing long after the final class.
$99 Individual
Tuesdays | Oct 29-Nov 26 | 7-9 pm
Storing & Managing Items
Mike Bisom | 2 hr
Never worry about lost files again! Learn how files can be lost and the ways you can retrieve them.
$39 Individual
Wednesday | Oct 23 | 7-9 pm
Principles of Lighting & Exposure
Mike Bisom | 2 hr
This class explores the use of light in photography and helps you understand how light can make your images stunning.
$39 Individual
Wednesday | Oct 30 | 7-9 pm
Using Your Camera Flash
Mike Bisom | 2 hr
This hands-on class will help you improve your photo’s quality in a flash! Discover how manipulating your camera’s flash can improve the quality of light in your pictures.
$39 Individual
Monday | Nov 4 | 7-9 pm
Macro & Light Painting
Mike Bisom | 2 hr
Macro photography gives your photos a larger-than-life feel, while light painting is an imaging technique that enhances your images of stationary objects. In this class, you will experiment with the two and discover a world of photography beyond imagination!
$39 Individual
Wednesday | Nov 6 | 7-9 pm
Lens Workshop
Mike Bisom | 2 hr
Your camera’s lens can actually make or break your photos, and shooting with the best possible lens impacts the quality of your photos and how to choose the best lens for your needs.
$39 Individual
Monday | Nov 11 | 7-9 pm
Composition: The Art of Better Photos
Mike Bisom | 4 hr
This course will help you improve the quality of your pictures through discovering the number one composition rule, compositional guidelines for better images, and a personal portfolio review of your photos.
$59 Individual
Wednesday | Nov 13-20 | 7-9 pm
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Tai Chi for Beginners
Ron Pfeiffer | 6 hr
Take the first step on your journey to better health and wellness with this step-by-step course for beginners in Tai Chi. Benefits of Tai Chi practice include greater stability, lower blood pressure, boosted metabolism, enhanced circulation, reduced stress, and improved sleep, flexibility, joint range, and brain function.
$59 Individual
Tuesdays | Sep 10- Oct 15 | 5:15-6:15 pm
Tai Chi for Advanced
Ron Pfeiffer | 6 hr
This course is perfect for those wishing to continue their study of Tai Chi and will help you become calmer, stronger, and happier with your health prospects.
$59 Individual
Tuesdays | Sep 10-Oct 15 | 6:30-7:30 pm
Gratitude & Mindfulness
Leigh Smith | 4.5 hr
Are you looking for ways to make your hectic life feel more complete and meaningful? In this course, we will explore how daily inclusion of gratitude and a mindfulness practice can improve your overall well-being.Through discussion and practical exercises, you will learn to implement skills that will make you happier, more resilient and grateful each day.
$49 Individual
Wednesdays | Oct 9-23 | 6:30-8 pm
NONPROFIT PROGRAMS CONTACT
Continuing Education | 262-595-3340 | continuing.ed@uwp.edu
CONTINUING EDUCATION
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The University of Wisconsin-Parkside is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation in its services, program activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodations, contact Continuing Education at least eight weeks in advance at: 262-595-3340 (V), 262-595-2513 (FAX), or email continuing.ed@uwp.edu.
