College Days Course Offerings
Session I: April 15, 2016
Aurora: Explore the Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights. Discover early myths of this phenomenon and
follow human understanding of their origin from the Ancient Greeks to modern day. Instructor: Sebastian Zamfir, Planetarium
and Observatory Director
Ceremonial Masks: Use your own face to create plaster and painted face masks inspired by ceremonial masks of
Mexico and Ghana. Instructor: Anne-Bridget Gary, Department of Art and Design
Chemistry Magic: Observe chemistry phenomena through several mind-blowing demonstrations. Instructor: Gary
Shulfer, Department of Chemistry
Code Making & Breaking: Learn how to create and break secret codes. Instructor: Andy Felt, Department of
Mathematical Sciences
Coming Home from War: A History of Veterans: Look at the history of veterans coming home from
war and explore the similarities and differences among each generation. Discuss some of the challenges veterans face and
some of the many ways veterans can add great value to their communities once they return home. Instructor: David
Chrisinger, Department of History
Communicate in Sign Language: Discover some basic signs such as introducing yourself, fingerspelling, and
more. Instructor: Sarah Fischbach, Interpreter through Disability Services
Deaf Culture - What’s the Difference? Learn why people have name signs and how they get them. How
they know when someone is at the door. How they learn sign language, or what they do if they don’t know sign. Discover the
dos and don’ts of communicating with the deaf as well as surprising cultural differences. Instructor: Lori Connors, Interpreter
through Disability Services
Digital Storytelling: Games, Movies, & More! Video games, movies, novels, comic books, and more: we
can enjoy many different stories or the same story in different ways. Learn about storytelling and game design as well as
careers in storytelling and media. Instructor: Kym Buchanan, Department of Education
Earth Rocks! Actively engage in hand sample identification of minerals and rocks and understand why these Earth
materials are important to your life and our world. Instructor: Kevin Hefferan, Department of Geography & Geology
Edible Insects - Meat and the Environment: Meat is tasty and in almost every meal. It also has a huge
impact on our environment; it takes a lot of water and space to raise animals. Edible insects are attracting lots of interest –
could they be an alternative to meat? Are you ready to taste some insects? Instructor: Krishna Roka, Department of Sociology
Handful of Fun: How our Special Senses Work! Explore the physiology behind our special senses and
how we taste, see, smell, and hear. Instructors: Jennifer Bray, Sarah Jane Alger, Sol Sepsenwol, Department of Biology
Homemade Decorative Paper: Make your own decorative paper. It is easier than you may think! Instructor:
Michelle Shulfer, School of Health Care Professionals
I <3 Exercise: Investigate your heart’s activity during rest and physical activity. Come prepared to have fun and love
your <3 in a whole new way! Instructor: Tiffany Akins, School of Health Promotion and Wellness
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It’s Not Just Dirt, It’s the Stuff of Life: Learn about the importance of soil and get dirty doing it. Come
learn about what soil is made of and how it impacts your daily life. Instructors: The Soil & Water Conservation Society
Japanese Origami – You Can Fold Paper: Learn fun, amazing, useful, and decorative ways to use a square
piece of paper in the exact art of origami! Instructor: Mary (Mariko) Thomas
The Leader in Me: Explore the traits and qualities of a leader in this activity-based class. Discover the importance of
communication and how critical teamwork is to group success. Instructor: Chris Brooks, Head Men’s Hockey Coach
Like Fish? View UWSP’s fish collection – walleye, largemouth bass, trout, and more. “Inherit” waterfront property;
decide what to build and discover how it will impact the fish. Instructor: Lynn Markham, College of Natural Resources
Musical Theatre Dance: Challenge yourself with choreography from the rooftop dance “Step in Time” from P.L.
Travers’ Mary Poppins! (Wear clothes you can dance in and clean, indoor-only sneakers or jazz shoes.) *STUDENTS NEED TO
FILL OUT AN ATHLETIC ACTIVITY WAIVER* Instructor: Jeannie Hill, Department of Theatre and Dance
The NASA Shuttle Launch Dark Moon Ray Mystery: On February 7, 2001, the Space Shuttle Atlantis
was launched to help build the International Space Station. A series of photos of the launch show a dark ray emanating from
the Moon and aimed directly at the Atlantis. What was it? Aliens? A new, top-secret military weapon? Come find out!
Instructor: Ken Menningen, Department of Physics & Astronomy
A Quest With the Dragon: Get a basic introduction to the Chinese language and culture. Explore the ancient art
of Chinese knotting and make a panda. Instructor: Remya Sarma-Traynor, Department of Foreign Languages
Rock Climbing: Climb UWSP’s 28-foot tall climbing wall. Whether you are a beginner or have climbed before, the
climbing wall has routes that will challenge the climber in you. *STUDENTS NEED TO FILL OUT AN ATHLETIC ACTIVITY
WAIVER* Instructor: Jake Wozniak, University Centers
Shoebox Theatre: High Drama = High Fun! Everything you need to put on a show in one small box. Just add
imagination! Instructor: Laurie Schmeling, Department of English
Speaking German: Introduce yourself and share some small talk, all in German! Instructor: Tobias Barske,
Department of World Languages and Literatures
Taekwondo: Learn kicks, blocks, and punches then put them into practice. You will also take part in tap, tap sparring.
*STUDENTS NEED TO FILL OUT AN ATHLETIC ACTIVITY WAIVER* Instructor: Karen Johnson, School of Education
Wrestling: Learn moves, play games, and wrestle with members of UWSP’s wrestling team. *STUDENTS NEED TO FILL
OUT AN ATHLETIC ACTIVITY WAIVER* Instructor: Johnny Johnson, Head Wrestling Coach
Writers’ Workshop: Learn how writers create interesting characters and have fun as we write a group story.
Instructor: Elizabeth Felt, Department of English
Yoga! Learn yoga poses and play games that stretch and strengthen the body and clear the mind. *STUDENTS NEED TO
FILL OUT AN ATHLETIC ACTIVITY WAIVER* Instructor: Laura Selin, Point Yoga
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