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Released: Jan. 19, 2006
Contact:
UWSP Continuing Education at (715) 346-3838 or (800) 898-9472.

LIFE classes scheduled for February

Informative and educational classes for the adult learner will be held in February through the Learning is Forever (LIFE) program hosted by the Office of Continuing Education at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.

Affiliated with the Elderhostel Institute Network, LIFE is one of 200 similar membership-based adult learning associations around the nation, with dues of $60 per year.

The classes meet at UWSP in the morning or midday, with no attendance taken, no homework and no exams. Specific locations are indicated with enrollment confirmation.

Those interested in attending any of the classes may contact UWSP Continuing Education at (715) 346-3838 or (800) 898-9472. Additional classes will be held throughout the year. The complete listing of classes is available online at www.uwsp.edu/conted/programs/life.

February classes include:

Digital High Definition TV: When and What to Buy� Gives the ins and outs of buying Digital TV, High Definition TV. The session will be led by Karl Aldinger at 10 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 2.

Playing Popular Songs on the Piano� For those with the ability to read music and minimal familiarity with the keyboard. By learning the construction of chords, learn to harmonize a melody by using the chord symbols that are written above the melody line of the sheet music. Participants will be required to purchase a method book for approximately $14. The sessions are led by Don Greene at 10 a.m. on Fridays beginning February 3.

Our Culture of Cheating in Business, Education, and Government� Cheating is pervasive in our society. Many people are breaking legal or ethical rules to get ahead academically, professionally, or financially. The class includes a framework for analyzing and evaluating ethical behavior; discussions of the cultural environment that leads students and workers to cheat; and suggestions for policies for managers to curb the excess of unethical behavior. The session will be led by Elizabeth Marten and Larry Weiser at 10 a.m. on Mondays, Feb. 6, 13 and 20.

How to Spice Up Your Life� Mary Sadler will introduce participants to cooking with various spices, while showing how to reduce or avoid using sugar and salt. The class is held on Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 10 a.m.

The Truth About Lobbying� Jack Bierman spent 40 years working in or with the federal government, the last six as a registered lobbyist. He will provide insights on lobbying from one who has been lobbied and who has lobbied others. The class is held on Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 1:30 p.m.

Trouble in the Middle East� Three sessions will focus on the situation in Iraq, an update on the Arab-Israeli conflict, Islam and Jihad. Led by Neil Lewis, the class will be held on Thursdays at 10 a.m., Feb. 9, 16 and 23.

Alternative Futures� This will be a critical discussion of some of the major themes of Jeremy Rifkin�s new best-seller, "The European Dream." Led by John Morser, the class will be held on Tuesdays at 10 a.m., Feb. 14 and 21.

Reviewing a Lifetime of Reading� After considering what we have read over our lifetimes, it�s time to sit back and review. The class will be taught by Bill Kirby. They are held on Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m., Feb. 14 and 21.

Why We Should Take Hitchcock Seriously� Will screen four of Alfred Hitchcock�s classic films and discuss his approach to film art and themes. Examine how Hitchcock and composer Bernard Herrmann used film editing and music to build suspense, why the director said "actors are like cattle" and which film most accurately portrays Hitchcock�s dark personality and obsessions. Led by Roger Bullis and P. Sudevan, the classes will be held on Tuesdays at 6 p.m., Feb. 14, 21 and 28.

Adventures in Art�Caren Heft will lead guided tours of three special exhibits at the UWSP Edna Carlsten Gallery in the Noel Fine Arts Center on Wednesdays at 10 a.m., Feb. 15, March 15 and April 26. The gallery director will discuss the paintings and prints that are selected for these showings, and provide her perspective on building a strong permanent art collection for the university.

"Speaking of Dance" � Look at ballet, modern and commercial dance from Balanchine to Graham to Fosse. Led by James Moore, the class will be held on Thursday, Feb. 16 at 7:15 p.m.

Theater� A discussion in preparation for attending the UWSP production of "The Fantasticks." The longest running musical in history offers the timeless story of Romeo and Juliet with a surprising comic twist. Led by Roger Nelson, the class will be held on Sunday, Feb. 19 at 1 p.m.

Falls Prevention� Results of the local, two-year "Safe Steps" Falls Prevention Study will be presented, along with a discussion of new state and federal falls prevention research findings and guidelines. Led by Anne Faulks and Janet Zander, the class will be held on Monday, Feb. 20, at 1:30 p.m.

Hmong Culture and History - New Life in America- Learn about the newest members of our community who have assimilated into the American culture. The program will include personal insights, a video, and their unique arts and crafts. Led by Mai Ker Vang, the class will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 22, at 10 a.m.

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