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Lifelong Learning Program Overview

The Women’s Center’s Lifelong Learning Program aims to help campus and community members enrich their lives through continuing education courses which provide a space for exploration and learning. Through this program, we offer classes in a variety of areas to support learning and growth in different aspects of life.

Each year we offer over 250 classes, workshops, and lectures to the campus and larger community. Course categories include academic success, GRE & SAT preparation, self awareness and empowerment, creative arts, personal and professional development, health & wellness, language and travel, writing, yoga, and fitness.

On this site, you will find a schedule of our current course offerings, as well as a listing of course descriptions for our commonly offered classes. In addition, information on registration & cancellation, instructor biographies, and extra information on GRE & SAT Preparation are provided here. Some aspects of the site are still under construction, so please feel free to call our office with any questions or concerns – 206-685-1090.

Free Computer Literacy Classes
Coming Soon!

Thanks to the City of Seattle's 2008 Bill Wright Technology Matching Fund, the UW Women's Center will be hosting Free computer literacy classes during the 2008-2009 school year.

PLEASE VISIT ONLINE REGISTRATION TO SIGN UP FOR FREE CLASSES.

Basic Computer Literacy w/Scott Gardner: Covers basic computer, application, and internet usage. Topics include interacting with the computer, working with files and directories, and the basics of internet search and email.

Tuesdays, June 23-July 14 [No Class July 7], 5:30-7:30pm @ Benson Hall 203

Introduction to Word & Excel w/Scott Gardner: Covers how to Create useful documents using the Mircosoft Word and speadsheets with Microsoft Excel.

Tuesdays, July 21-August 4, 5:30-7:30pm @ Benson Hall 203

Upcoming Event:
Workshop with Velma Veloria
Tuesday, July 14 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Call 206-685-1090 or register online to RSVP for this Free Event. This 1.5 hour class provides attendes with general information about obtaining a home and about HomeSight's purchase assistance programs, buyer afford ability and qualifying criteria. Those wishing to continue the curriculum will want to fill out a Counseling Intake Form and schedule a Financial Assesment with one of our conselors. HomeSight is non-profit 501 (c)3 community developement corporation and U.S. Department of Treasury Community Development Financial Institution that promotes affordable home ownership opportunities through three (3) key interrelated program areas: homebuyer education and financial planning, buyer purchase assistance loan underwriting and origination, and new home construction. Through private and public partnerships, HomeSight provides purchase assistance loans up to $70,000 for moderate - and low-income first-time home buyers. Pre-Registration required.

Upcoming Book Reading & Presentation:
with Mary Lou Sanelli
Among Friends

Wednesday, July 15, 2009 4:00-6:00pm
Location: UW Campus, Architecture Hall room 160
please click on the link to view a map.

Call 206-685-1090 or register online to RSVP for this Free Event.

An intelligent voice. An illuminating book. Sanelli is unsparing as she explores the subject of friendship in women's lives. this is a book of self-discovery...dauntless, smart, funny, beautifully written. perfect for the woman willing to delve into the hodgepodge of emotions common to anyone who decides to befriend another.

Pre-Registration Required.

Divorce & Care Giving Support Groups Facilitated by Lee Staves

Classes are free and open to the public!

PLEASE CALL 206.685.1090 TO RSVP FOR ALL SUPPORT GROUPS

Divorce Support Group - 2pm - 3:30pm An important resource during this period of profound change. The group will be designed to meet individual needs.

Post Divorce Support Group - 4-5:30pm Is structured to support the search for an understanding of what has happened as a well as the rebuilding of a new life and a new self.

Care Giving Support Group - 7-8pm
This group provides support in understanding the landscape of the aging, dying, or disabled and includes refinement in care.

Lifelong Learning Program Overview

Tuesday, July 14 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Through private and public partnerships, HomeSight provides purchase assistance loans up to $70,000 for moderate - and low-income first-time home buyers.