Tag Division of Continuing Studies

New online catalog details UW–Madison Continuing Studies classes

June 15, 2012

Now you can easily search for noncredit Continuing Studies classes online.

Online courses offer foreign policy training for military leaders

June 1, 2012

A series of online courses geared for members of the military to learn more about foreign policy and international relations is testing the geographic limits of one of the University of Wisconsin–Madison's guiding principles.

UW offers free session with humor writer

April 5, 2012

About 250 writers from around the central U.S. have already registered for the popular 23rd annual Writers’ Institute coordinated by UW–Madison Continuing Studies that will meet in Madison April 13–15.

Online engineering grad programs ranked No. 1

January 10, 2012

U.S. News and World Report has ranked UW–Madison No. 1 for its online graduate engineering programs in the categories of teaching practices and student engagement, and student services and technology.

Continuing Studies instructor, art conservator and humanitarian passes

December 6, 2011

From the shores of Lake Michigan to the halls of the Sistine Chapel, and from the faraway landscape of India to the rubble-strewn scene of 9/11, Tony Rajer lived a life of pursuing knowledge and serving others. Born in Sheboygan, he became an accomplished art conservator, humanitarian and long-time instructor of UW–Madison Continuing Studies art classes.

Continuing studies conference focuses on child sexual abuse prevention and treatment

October 21, 2011

Hundreds of professionals who work in the sensitive field of child sexual abuse will participate Oct. 24-27 in a conference presented by the UW–Madison Division of Continuing Studies.

UW-Madison names dean of Division of Continuing Studies

June 28, 2011

Jeffrey S. Russell has been named vice provost for lifelong learning and dean of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Continuing Studies.

Presentations set for continuing studies dean finalists

May 25, 2011

Public presentations have been scheduled for the three finalists for the vice provost for lifelong learning and dean of the Division of continuing Studies have…

Finalists named for Division of Continuing Studies dean

April 8, 2011

The University of Wisconsin–Madison has announced three finalists for the position of vice provost for lifelong learning and dean of the Division of Continuing Studies.

Latin percussion class a lesson in rhythm and culture

May 12, 2010

Manuel Vellon doesn’t know sign language, but he teaches his students to talk with their hands.

Leadership decisions address international reach, environmental studies and lifelong learning

May 5, 2010

The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s dean of international studies will now also head the university’s globalization efforts.

Van Kekerix named interim chancellor at UW Colleges and UW-Extension

January 20, 2010

Continuing Studies holds open house

October 21, 2009

The Division of Continuing Studies has moved to a new location and is holding an open house to celebrate.

Sounds of early music to fill Madison air

June 29, 2009

Study with virtuosos and early music vocal masters, and perform period music at the Madison Early Music Festival July 11-18.

UW-Madison honors returning adult undergraduate students

May 21, 2009

Two young women who have shown perseverance and determination in pursing their bachelor's degrees have been named recipients of this year's two University of Wisconsin–Madison Outstanding Undergraduate Returning Adult Student Awards.

Notable graduates: Merikay Payne — Division of Continuing Studies graduate with a passion for the arts

May 14, 2009

Becoming a college graduate is no foreign concept to 56-year-old Merikay Payne, who will graduate this spring with her second bachelor's degree from UW–Madison.

UW-Madison receives Osher Foundation gift for returning adult student scholarships

January 8, 2008

The Bernard Osher Foundation has announced a grant of $1 million to the University of Wisconsin–Madison to endow scholarships for returning adult students.

Van Kekerix named interim dean for Division of Continuing Studies

November 26, 2007

Marv Van Kekerix, provost and vice chancellor of University of Wisconsin-Extension will fill the role of interim vice provost for livelong learning and dean of UW–Madison's Division of Continuing Studies.

Five finalists named for continuing studies director

July 6, 2007

Five candidates have been named as finalists for the University of Wisconsin–Madison vice provost for lifelong education and director of the Division of Continuing Studies (DCS), Provost Patrick Farrell announced today.

Drama Institute offers a way to help students cope

June 15, 2007

Local educators have an opportunity to learn to use theater to help their students deal with difficult issues. This summer's Drama Institute at the University of Wisconsin–Madison includes a class that was developed in response to incidents of school violence over the past year.