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Madison, Wis.
Joined May 2009
DEADLINE THIS WEEK: Influencing Without Authority You’ll learn how to influence others through trust and credibility instead of power plays. Practice using curious questions to inspire action when it really counts. Sign up by Oct. 16: bit.ly/4jTifGV
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How 'bout these Badgers! 🦡 We recently welcomed some new Badger Ready students to the family. This bridge program helps adult learners who wouldn't otherwise qualify get the credits they need to transfer to UW–Madison. Learn more: bit.ly/4z3LgE9
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“When I initially reached out, I was 48 years old, married, with a 2-year-old son, a full-time job, living in the Chicago suburbs,” Bobby recalls. See how @UWMadisonOnline made it possible earn his bachelor's like he always meant to: bit.ly/3URLQGp
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Dig deeper on motivational interviewing in our intermediate course for social workers and mental health professionals. Practice cultivating change talk, reducing discord and increasing readiness-based planning. Register by Oct. 1: bit.ly/4yO0k8N #TherapistTraining
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Step outside your comfort zone with a language course and see where your curiosity leads. 🌏🛫 See upcoming courses: bit.ly/4xA0HTD #LanguageLover #Polyglot
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Students from Pre-K to college have gone back to school. How do you plan to engage your brain this Fall? 📚 If you need some ideas, check out our #LifelongLearning newsletter: bit.ly/4gUqSOl
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Part 2 of our Teach Smarter, Not Harder series for educators is about responsible AI use in the classroom. 💻 Learn from UW–Madison experts on how to develop ethical AI guidelines and build digital literacy skills. Register by Sept.10: bit.ly/4y0eT8O
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Helping children through grief is an honor – and a big responsibility. 💞 This training for therapists and social workers will explore how to tend to grief in children and teens and encourage healthy family dialogue about grief. Sign up by Sept. 18: bit.ly/4wwEVQ7
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Zoe took one of our Italian courses before going to Italy for the Winter Olympics. Her instructor was Dario, who teaches Italian remotely from his hometown near Milan. The pair decided to meet up for a day of sightseeing, culture and human connection: bit.ly/45sVVvv
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Language skills can lead to professional opportunities. 🌎🛫 The Business Spanish Certificate is for conversational speakers who want to learn workplace communication skills and follow good etiquette with Spanish-speaking colleagues. Enroll by Aug. 10: bit.ly/3U0Nrcj
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Dr. Kristin O’Dell sees coaching as preventative care to reduce physician burnout, and research backs this up. 💞 Now a certified professional coach, Dr. O'Dell wants to bring a coaching culture to the healthcare profession. Full story: bit.ly/4vPpvWR #PhysicianCoach
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Did you know the average age people change careers is 39? In this month's Lifelong Learner column in the Wisconsin State Journal, we talk about steps you can take to prepare for a midlife career pivot: bit.ly/4vDzLB8
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ICYMI: We had lots of lifelong learning wins to celebrate in our most recent newsletter. Helping kids of parents with cancer 💞 Celebrating Odyssey class of 2026 👏 First incarcerated grads in 50 years 🎓 See the June issue: bit.ly/3RD3T1J
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Do you have a growth mindset? 🪴 If so, then you'll want to meet Amy Domaszek, program developer for Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills. She loves that our learners are so growth-minded and enjoys witnessing their a-ha moments. More about Amy: bit.ly/4evJV0l
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Who says you have to travel to expand your horizons? 📖➡️🌍 Learning a language can open doors and create connections without ever touching your passport. See how language skills can enrich your life at home and abroad: bit.ly/3SfFvDk #LanguageLearning #LanguageLover
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Times have changed, but the desire to learn has never gone away. 🤓❤️ Learners have pursued their goals through continuing education at UW–Madison for 130+ years. If you're also curious and eager to learn, sign up for the Lifelong Learning newsletter: bit.ly/43kgmdz
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Every year we come together as a community of lifelong learners to celebrate returning adult students and yes — the vibes are immaculate. 😍 See what you missed at this year's Outstanding Adult Student Reception: bit.ly/49IzrJs
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“I would say education is the best rehabilitation there is.” 📖👏 That's according to a recent graduate of the Prison Education Initiative. The first class of incarcerated students in over 50 years graduated from @uwgb last month. Full story: bit.ly/4vsLiUj
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A 51-year-old mom saw a need in her kids' school, so she's getting a degree about it. 🎓 As Leslie prepares to graduate this summer, she shared some advice for others who want to go back to school: "It's never too late." See Leslie's advice: bit.ly/3PBbsFc
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For a Merrill teen, Badger Precollege was the catalyst for a yearlong group chat. 📲 “I met a group of friends that I’m still texting with today. They’re from all over Wisconsin, and I doubt I would have met them otherwise,” Alina says. Full story: bit.ly/4egN1qy
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