College Days Course Offerings
Session III: April 29, 2016
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
Designer Sneakers: What has 26 bones, 33 joints, 19 muscles and a bunch of ligaments? A human foot! In a team of
4, design and make an athletic shoe sole for the sport of your choice. Learn about the wonderful world of polymers and how
athletic shoes help a foot strike the ground 10,000 times a day. Instructor: Sue Hall, Polymer Ambassador
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
Endless Horizons: Join narrator Patrick Stewart and explore scientific discoveries, advances in science theory,
technology breakthroughs, and the universe. Travel world exploration of the 1500's to today and discover how advances in
technology profoundly influenced the course of history. Stand upon the shoulders of giants and see that our horizon is,
indeed, endless. Instructor: Sebastian Zamfir, Planetarium and Observatory Director
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
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
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Mars Rover, Mars Rover Please Send Spirit on Over: How do you drive a Mars Rover when it is
millions of miles away? Find out while using a computer interface to drive a remote control car along a road course.
Instructors: Chris Verzani & Brad Hinaus, Department of Physics and 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
Slam Poetry: You might think of poetry as words printed on a page, but sometimes the way you say the words is just as
important. Practice performance elements that go into spoken word and slam poetry, and compare those elements with
traditional poetry readings. Write and perform your own poetry. Instructor: Lauren Shimulunas, Poet
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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