Dance Millenium: Summer Dance Intensive
Held in June, this intensive, week-long professional experience in dance features daily technique classes with a unique focus on world dance. Participants will learn new techniques, build on existing skills, and prepare for the rigors of a career in dance. They'll also expand their performance experience while meeting new friends and getting a taste of campus life. Enrollment is limited. Students are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis and confirmed upon receipt of a completed application form and full payment of tuition. Information is posted on the Dance Program's online calendar in the spring.
Dance Performances
Throughout the year, the UW Dance Program offers a variety of dance concerts choreographed and performed by its talented faculty, staff, and students. In addition, the program sponsors nationally acclaimed guest artists who often speak at Dance’s Friday Forums (open to the public) and also collaborate with Dance personnel to present special performances. Details on individual concerts, as well as ticket information, can be found on the Dance Program’s online calendar.
Design Gallery
The Design Gallery, located in the School of Human Ecology, holds exhibitions that relate to the processes and results of design. Exhibition programming supports the textile, apparel, and interior design programs of the Environment, Textiles, and Design Department in the School of Human Ecology. Biannual exhibitions focus on the holdings of the Helen Louise Allen Textile Collection. All Design Gallery events and exhibitions are free and open to the public. During scheduled exhibitions, hours are Wednesday–Friday, 11 a.m.–5:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 12– 5 p.m. The gallery is closed between exhibitions, so guests should check the exhibit schedule before planning a visit.
Digital Wisconsin
Digital Wisconsin, developed by the Educational Communications Board, is a resource-rich digital media library about Wisconsin. It includes three full-length instructional television series: Cultural Horizons of Wisconsin, Exploring Wisconsin Our Home, and Investigating Wisconsin History. Each series provides unabridged teacher guides, focus questions with corresponding video clips, related Internet links, and teaching plans incorporating Digital Wisconsin into grades 3–12 instruction.
Distance Education Certificate Program
This program aims to increase participants' knowledge and skills in online education. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers conceptual knowledge, principles of best practices, and practical strategies for application in the work setting. Participants learn via the Internet, audio-conferencing, and modular print formats. Typical completion time is one year. The program is coordinated by the School of Education's Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis and the Office of Education Outreach.
Distance Teaching and Learning Conference
This conference is recognized as a premier international gathering of educators, researchers, designers, trainers, and administrators working in distance education. With more than 1,000 annual participants and more than 150 events, there is much to share and learn as an expert or novice in distance education. The conference takes place in the summer at the Monona Terrace in Madison. It is organized by the Office of Education Outreach and by Distance Education Professional Development, in affiliation with the UW–Extension.
Diversity in Mathematics Education (DiME)
DiME is one of a network of Centers for Learning and Teaching (CLT) funded by the National Science Foundation. DiME is building an integrated program to develop and enhance the mathematics instructional workforce from kindergarten through graduate school. The program consists of three interrelated components: a doctoral/postdoctoral component; a teacher education component for teachers and instructional leaders; and a comprehensive research agenda. These components are integrated by a strong focus on the ideas of algebra and issues related to learners with diverse cultural, language, and cognitive backgrounds. The program is housed in the Wisconsin Center for Education Research. Course syllabi are available on the DiME Web site.