Night of the Living Humanities celebrates the Odyssey Project’s life-changing power
The pre-Halloween benefit takes place Oct. 25, 5-7 p.m., at the University Club.
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Category: Success Stories
Grief Support Specialist Program instructor normalizes grieving process with compassionate conversation
The Grief Support Specialist Certificate Program prepares counselors, social workers, clergy, and other types of professionals to help people cope with a variety of losses, from deaths of loved ones to layoffs at work.
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Wisconsin State Journal: Teaching piano and perseverance to lifelong learners
A piano instructor in Continuing Studies and a doctoral student in the Mead Witter School of Music, Jin has hemophilia, a medical disorder that can cause excruciating joint pain and internal bleeding.
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Aspiring engineer finds supportive community in the Engineering Summer Program
The six-week residential program is designed for women and groups historically underrepresented in engineering.
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Distance Teaching & Learning Conference helps educators innovate, grow their careers, and inspire others
Attendees explored topics such as using storytelling to enhance the learning experience, designing culturally inclusive learning environments, mastering new educational technologies, and producing high-quality online videos.
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Professional Life Coaching Certificate program celebrates five years of training and transformation
During most of the 10-month program, participants work with real clients, under the supervision of an International Coach Federation-certified coach. They also explore concepts such as emotional intelligence and appreciative inquiry while discovering how to use the power of self-awareness.
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High school senior discovers a career path in STARTALK Korean Language & Culture Academy
In the free four-week program, students learn to communicate in Korean and explore Korean cultural traditions.
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Senior guest auditors take classes for love of learning
Senior guest auditors can attend a wide range of lectures at University of Wisconsin System schools for free.
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Instructors apply online best practices through TeachOnline@UW
Open to UW-Madison faculty and instructional staff, this free program prepares participants to design and teach rigorous online courses.
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Law Enforcement Command College prepares students to solve problems in Wisconsin communities
The Wisconsin Law Enforcement Command College is a partnership between the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the Wisconsin Department of Justice.
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Novice painter learns about watercolors—and herself
Laura Froyen nurtures her creative side in Watercolor: Fresh Start with the Basics.
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Odyssey Project graduates look to the future with courage and hope
The Odyssey Project provides a free, two-semester humanities course to its 30 students each week, as well as dinner and childcare when class is in session. In addition to earning English credits from UW–Madison, students gain the resiliency to face life’s obstacles.
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