Engage Fall 2011

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10001-01030 P11-100099

Division of Outreach and Engagement 8600 University Boulevard Evansville, Indiana 47712

Division of Outreach and Engagement

www.usi.edu/outreach

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Noncredit Course Sampler Arts and Leisure

Kids, Parents, and Teachers

November 9 Social Security Planning for Boomers, an informative seminar covering the basics of Social Security and strategies for maximizing benefits.

November 5 and 12 Saturday Art Workshop (ages 6–14), participants will join USI art students and faculty to create two- and three-dimensional artwork including collages, paintings, printmaking, sculptures, and more.

November 15–29 Passport to Retirement ®, discover how to get the most from guaranteed investments, tax-free income, and estate planning. Meets three Tuesdays.

Computers November 9–December 7 Using Excel 2007, a hands-on course emphasizing financial planning and analysis using the Excel electronic spreadsheet. Topics include copying and moving data, file management, graphics, and formulas using built-in functions. Meets four Wednesdays. December 1 and 8 Advanced Access 2007, learn some of the more specialized and advanced capabilities of Microsoft Access 2007 by structuring existing data, writing advanced queries, working with macros, enhancing forms and reports, and maintaining a database.

Fitness/Aquatics/Recreation January 10–February 10 Officiating Volleyball, an in-depth look at the mechanics, rules, and officiating techniques of volleyball with an emphasis on the high school interscholastic level. Meets six Tuesdays.

Visit usi.edu/outreach for more information and additional courses.

Professional Development November 2 and 30 Grant Writing Workshop: Beyond the Basics, learn how to decipher complex funding opportunity announcements, determine whether the opportunity “makes sense” for your organization, and formulate your project plan. November 8 Engaging Employees, understand the three factors that affect the motivation of employees: focused work, interpersonal support, and individual value. November 8 The True Value of Your Loans and Investments: Understanding IRR, this course is designed to provide an overview of how to use Internal Rate of Return calculations in practical, real life scenarios to understand the true cost of loans and investments. November 9 and 16 Financial Modeling for Start-ups, learn how to test the financial aspects of your business idea before you open your wallet.

Registration information: 812/464-1989 or 800/467-8600


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