MAY 2008

1 • Thursday

CONTINUING EDUCATION
29th Annual
St. Louis Storytelling Festival
Wednesday-Saturday, April 30-May 3
Various times and locations
Information: (314) 516-5948
Group reservations: (314) 516-6590
Web site: www.umsl.edu/storytelling
Fee: Free

This festival for all ages celebrates and renews the ancient art of storytelling. World-class storytellers present sessions at numerous sites, including the Gateway Arch, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis and St. Charles parks, libraries, and coffee shops. This year’s featured storytellers are:

• Heather Forest
• Robert Greygrass
• Beth Horner
• Baba Jamal Koram
• Franky Ramont
• The Storycrafters
• Ken Wolfe

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6 • Tuesday

COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS & COMMUNICATION
Ballroom Dance
Tuesdays, May 6-June 10
6:00-7:30 p.m.
122A General Services Building Dance Studio, UM-St. Louis
Info/Registration: (314) 516-5974
Web site: www.umsl.edu/~conted/finearts
Fee: $69 per person, $119 per couple

Learn to dance the waltz and fox-trot from Vassily Lyashenko, one of the top dance instructors in the area. You will begin with the basic steps and gradually develop your physical, musical, artistic, and mental abilities each session.

 

COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS & COMMUNICATION
Latin Dance
Tuesdays, May 6-June 10
7:30-9:00 p.m.
122A General Services Building Dance Studio, UM-St. Louis
Info/Registration: (314) 516-5974
Web site: www.umsl.edu/~conted/finearts
Fee: $69 per person, $119 per couple

Learn to dance the rumba and the merengue from Vassily Lyashenko, one of the top dance instructors in the area. You will begin with the basic steps and gradually develop your physical, musical, artistic, and mental abilities each session.

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7 • Wednesday

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
PMP Exam Prep
Wednesday & Thursday, May 7-8
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
J.C. Penney Conference Center, UM-St. Louis
Info/Registration: (314) 516-5908
Web site: www.umsl.edu/~conted/business
Fee: $995

This workshop highlights questions covered on the Project Management Professional Exam, including the new professional responsibility questions. Plus, participants will review sample questions and create a project plan in preparation for passing the exam.

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8 • Thursday

COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS & COMMUNICATION
Argentine Tango Dance
Thursdays, May 8-June 12
7:00-8:30 p.m.
122A General Services Building Dance Studio, UM-St. Louis
Info/Registration: (314) 516-5974
Web site: www.umsl.edu/~conted/finearts
Fee: $69 per person, $119 per couple

Learn to dance the rumba and the merengue from Vassily Lyashenko, one of the top dance instructors in the area. You will begin with the basic steps and gradually develop your physical, musical, artistic, and mental abilities each session.

 

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP PROJECT
"Your Community's History, Your Community's Future" Neighborhood History Workshop
Thursday, May 8
6:30-9:00 p.m.
126 J.C. Penney Conference Center, UM-St. Louis
Informaton: (314) 516-4748 or lubischerk@umsl.edu
Registration: Not Required
Web site: www.umsl.edu/cpp
Fee: Free

Your community's history is one of its truly unique assets. Put it to work for you! Don't miss this chance to learn more about using its history to energize neighbors and to revitalize your community. At these free workshops on April 29 and May 8, local experts will share their experiences in using neighborhood history to promote involvement and investment in St. Louis communities. Click here for more info.

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13 •Tuesday

CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP & ECONOMIC EDUCATION
Economic Literacy Conference:
Living in a Material World
Tuesday, May 13
8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Glen Echo Country Club, 3401 Lucas & Hunt Road, St. Louis
Information: (314) 516-5974
Registration: www.umsl.edu/~econed
Fee: Free

Teachers of grades 9-12 are invited to attend this conference to learn about and receive copies of several National Council on Economic Education curriculum materials. The keynote speaker is Dr. David Rose, professor and chair of the UM-St. Louis Economics Department.

 

SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Understanding Financial Statements
Tuesday, May 13
1:00-4:00 p.m.
J.C. Penney Conference Center, UM-St. Louis
Information: (314) 516-6121
Registration: (314) 516-5948
Web site: www.umsl.edu/~conted/centers/sbdc
Fee: $99

This first Financial Management Series course explains how to identify key business information captured on an income statement and balance sheet, and how to calculate liquidity and operating and profitability ratios, and understand what they mean to the business. Take all three FMS courses and save $60.

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14 • Wednesday

MICROCOMPUTER PROGRAM
Web Design Night
Wednesday, May 14
6:00-8:00 p.m.
West County Computer Center, 1715 Deer Tracks Trail (near I-270 & Manchester Rd.)
Info/Registration: (314) 984-9000
Registration deadline: May 12
Web site: www.micros.umsl.edu
Fee: Free

Discover the West County Computer Center and attend one of four free seminars on: E-commerce, some basics for a successful online shop; SharePoint, navigating in this collaborative environment; Dreamweaver, designing effective Web pages; and HTML, using it to save time and effort. Register by May 12.

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15 • Thursday

COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS & COMMUNICATION
Digital Photography from A to Z
Mondays, Wednesday, & Thursdays
May 15-June 5
8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
UM-St. Louis
Info/Registration: (314) 516-5974
Web site: www.umsl.edu/~conted/finearts
Fee: $99

Learn some of the fundamentals that will help you get the most out of your digital camera. Topics include ISO settings, exposure, red eye, lens options, photo storing options, and sharing photos online. This hand-on class includes a field trip to the Botanical Garden.

 

CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP & ECONOMIC EDUCATION
Economic Literacy Conference:
The Green Economy
Thursday, May 15
8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Glen Echo Country Club, 3401 Lucas & Hunt Road, St. Louis
Information: (314) 516-5974
Registration: www.umsl.edu/~econed
Fee: Free

Teachers of kindergarten through eighth grade are invited to attend this conference to learn about and receive copies of several National Council on Economic Education curriculum materials. The keynote speaker is Dr. Patrick Osborne, director of the Whitney R. Harris Center for World Ecology at UM-St. Louis.

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19 • Monday

COLLEGE OF NURSING
NCLEX-RN® Review
Monday-Friday, May 19-23
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
J.C. Penney Conference Center, University of Missouri–St. Louis
Info/Registration: (314) 516-5908
Web site: www.umsl.edu/~conted/noncredit/nclex-rn-review.html
Fee: $399

Taught by UM–St. Louis College of Nursing faculty, this workshop provides detailed content reviews as well as test-taking strategies specific to the NCLEX-RN® exam. Includes access to the lectures on Web-based video-on-demand for three months.

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20 • Tuesday

SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
How to Control Cash Flow
Tuesday, May 20
1:00-4:00 p.m.
J.C. Penney Conference Center, UM-St. Louis
Information: (314) 516-6121
Registration: (314) 516-5948
Web site: www.umsl.edu/~conted/centers/sbdc
Fee: $99

This second Financial Management Series course shows you how to turn financial statements into useful management tools, helps you identify where cash in a small business comes from and how it’s used in day-to-day operations, and teaches you how to identify and correct cash-flow problems. Take all three FMS courses and save $60.

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22 • Thursday

SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Government Marketing Fundamentals
Thursday, May 22
9:00 a.m.-Noon
J.C. Penney Conference Center, UM-St. Louis
Information: (314) 516-6121
Registration: (314) 516-5948
Web site: www.umsl.edu/~conted/centers/sbdc
Fee: $49

The small business course breaks down the government marketing process to help you understand the different levels of government and how to better pinpoint the government markets applicable to your business.

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23 • Friday

SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
The Basics of Writing a Business Plan
Friday, May 23
1:00-4:00 p.m.
J.C. Penney Conference Center, UM-St. Louis
Information: (314) 516-6121
Registration: (314) 516-5948
Web site: www.umsl.edu/~conted/centers/sbdc
Fee: $49

This course for new and existing business owners covers how to write a business plan or pump up an existing one. It identifies the key components of a business plan and details guidelines for style and appearance for a more professional looking business plan.

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27 • Tuesday

SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Predicting Future Cash Needs
Tuesday, May 27
1:00-4:00 p.m.
J.C. Penney Conference Center, UM-St. Louis
Information: (314) 516-6121
Registration: (314) 516-5948
Web site: www.umsl.edu/~conted/centers/sbdc
Fee: $99

This third Financial Management Series course covers estimating future sources and uses of cash to help you make more-informed decisions related to preparing for growth, taking money out, and making purchases. Take all three FMS courses and save $60.

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30 • Friday

SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Financing Your Business
Friday, May 30
1:00-4:00 p.m.
J.C. Penney Conference Center, UM-St. Louis
Information: (314) 516-6121
Registration: (314) 516-5948
Web site: www.umsl.edu/~conted/centers/sbdc
Fee: $49

This small business course covers various grant and loan programs, how the commercial lending process works, and what you can do to make your banking relationship a positive one. Plus it explains how to apply for funding, including Small Business Administration loans.

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