Portrait Retouching and Color Correction with Photoshop
Software Training for Students (STS)
Inquiry, discovery, and creation Communication
October 2nd, 5:30pm–7:30pm
(CMC) 2257, Helen C. White Hall
In this class students will learn advanced techniques used by industry professionals for portrait retouching and color correction. Software Training for Students (STS) offers free technology classes for students. If you are a student and would like to attend this class, please enroll via the STS website (go.wisc.edu/sts).
Oral History: What is it? And how do I do it?
Inquiry, discovery, and creation Communication Personal and Interpersonal Effectiveness
October 4th, 4:30pm–6:00pm
Interested in doing an oral history interview or project or just wondering what it actually is? This 90 minute workshop, presented by Oral Historian Troy Reeves, will help by offering an overview of the art & science of oral history. If you require an accommodation to participate in this event, please email troy.reeves@wisc.edu with the subject “Oral History Workshop Accommodations.” Register at https://go.wisc.edu/lisqqr. The zoom link for attending virtually will be sent on 10/4.
You're Researching What? Crafting a 3-Minute Research Talk that Appeals to the Public
Graduate School Office of Professional Development, The Writing Center
October 5th, 3:30pm–4:45pm
Communicating your research to a non-specialist audience is an essential career skill, whether you’re preparing for job interviews, networking at a conference, or just trying to explain to family and friends what you do with your time. This online workshop will help graduate students from all disciplines prepare an accessible, intriguing three-minute talk about their research. If you're interested in participating in the 3MT competition, this workshop is for you. Link emailed to registrants.
Sneak Peek for Grad Students: Strategies for Discovering Workplace Culture
Graduate School Office of Professional Development
Career development Communication Personal and Interpersonal Effectiveness
October 17th, 4:00pm–5:15pm
Students have a myriad of factors to consider when looking for employment. However, one common, but ever-so-important, component is often overlooked: workplace culture. How can students dig deeper and get that sneak peek into a company? Join us for a presentation by career consultant Andrew Kohls, and an open conversation as we discover these strategies and learn from each other.
Creating Graphics with Illustrator
Software Training for Students (STS)
Inquiry, discovery, and creation Communication
October 18th, 5:30pm–7:00pm
(CMC) 2257, Helen C. White Hall
In this workshop, students explore the favorite tool of many creative professionals, Adobe Illustrator. Used by designers and artists around the world, this powerful vector graphics program makes it easy to create logos, posters, product labels, icons, website mockups and more. Software Training for Students (STS) offers free technology classes for students. If you are a student and would like to attend this class, please enroll via the STS website (go.wisc.edu/sts).
Nuts & Bolts of Community Engagement: Project Management
October 23rd, 12:00pm–1:00pm
There are a number of logistics to juggle when it comes to designing effective community-engaged projects, from managing timelines, to organizing and sharing files, and moving work along smoothly, to name just a few. Incorporating project management tools and systems can play a crucial role in keeping all stakeholders aligned and objectives clear. Join the Morgridge Center for Public Service for a panel discussion featuring multiple UW staff discussing their project management practices.
InDesign
Software Training for Students (STS)
Inquiry, discovery, and creation Communication
October 23rd, 5:30pm–7:00pm
(CMC) 2257, Helen C. White Hall
In this workshop, students will learn how to set up projects in the InDesign workspace, incorporate external text and images, add styling to type and graphics, and export projects for publishing. Software Training for Students (STS) offers free technology classes for students. If you are a student and would like to attend this class, please enroll via the STS website (go.wisc.edu/sts).