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Backstage at Setnor: Behind the Scenes of the Music School

Thursday, February 28 Setnor Auditorium, Crouse College If you are curious about what's happening behind the scenes of the Music School and enjoy student musical performances, then this session is for you. Join Dr. Patrick Jones, Director of Setnor School of Music, for a brief tour of Setnor Auditorium and a short talk about the music program. Immediately after the talk, Dr. Jones will welcome participants to the student convocation, which is a series of short performances by our student musicians. The performances begin at 12:30. Please note: The convocation runs from 12:30-1:50, and we invite you to join for whatever portion your schedule allows. If you do plan to leave prior to 1:50, please try to exit between performances and sit toward the back of the auditorium. Select Session:

Student Affairs 2013 Alcohol Poisoning Campaign

Monday, March 4 500 Hall of Languages Interested in learning how The Division of Student Affairs is raising student awareness about alcohol poisoning and how you can help? Join Katelyn Cowen, Health and Wellness Promotions Specialist for Student Affairs, for a presentation of the BE Wise campaign. Susan Smith, a therapist with the Faculty and Staff Assistance Program, will join Katelyn to share alcohol-related resources for faculty and staff. A healthy lunch will be provided courtesy of Healthy Monday Syracuse. Session limited to 40 participants. Please note: Since lunch will be provided, we'll need an accurate attendance count so we ask that attendees register online early, then let us know if they can't attend so we can invite people who may be on the waiting list. The registration for this session is now closed. You may sign up for the wait list below. Wait List:

Behind the Scenes with Syracuse Stage

Thursday, March 7 500 Hall of Languages Want to know how we make barns fly and trees grow indoors? Get a glance at Syracuse Stage's 40th Anniversary Season, learn about subscriptions, Flex Packs, and programs. Plus, enjoy a presentation by Syracuse Stage Technical Director Randy Steffen and Props Master Sam Sheehan. They'll be offering a behind-the-scenes look on how sets and props are built and bringing in models of props and sets from past productions. Select Session:

Digital Camera Basics

Wednesday, March 13 Light Work/Community Darkrooms, Robert B. Menschel Media Center, Watson Hall, 316 Waverly Avenue This workshop is ideal if you want to learn the basics of a digital camera you already own or if you are about to purchase one. Join John Mannion, Light Work/Community Darkrooms digital lab manager, to learn how to use your digital camera and its various features. A representative from MQ Camera will show off some of the newest camera options on the market. Session limited to 20 participants. Please note: If you already have a digital camera, feel free to bring it, along with specific questions. This session is now full. You may sign up for the wait list below. Wait List:

Finding Credible Health Information on the Internet

Monday, March 18 500 Hall of Languages According to the recent Pew Internet and American Life Study, 80% of Internet users are looking for health information. How can you tell if you are getting reliable information or being sold snake oil? Join Janet Pease, Associate Librarian and Subject Specialist for Health and Wellness, to learn search tips and the top 10 questions you should ask when seeking credible health information on the Web. A healthy lunch will be provided courtesy of Healthy Monday Syracuse. Session limited to 40 participants. Please note: Since lunch will be provided, we'll need an accurate attendance count, so we ask that attendees register online early, then let us know if they can't attend so we can invite people who may be on the waiting list. This session is now full. You may sign up for the wait list below. Wait List:

Doing it All-Adult Education at UC Go SU Part Time (and take advantage of your tuition benefits)!

Tuesday, March 19 500 Hall of Languages Have you been thinking you would like to take classes but weren't sure how to get started or that you just don't have the time? Back by popular demand, a panel of current adult students as well as representatives from University College and Human Resources will come together to explain how to take classes or earn a degree through part-time study. They'll answer questions related to time management, how to enroll, course availability and schedule flexibility. Select Session:

Word Styles - Microsoft Word 2010

Thursday, April 11 500 Hall of Languages In this Staff 2 Staff session, you will learn how to create styles in Microsoft Word 2010. A style is text formatting that can be applied quickly to paragraphs and characters. If you repeatedly apply the same formatting to text in a document, you can save a lot of time by creating a "style" based on that formatting. Join Tammy Hnat-Comstock, computer consultant for the Maxwell School and a Microsoft certified instructor, to learn how to create a specific style and apply it just by clicking a button on the Ribbon. She will cover various paragraph and character formats. Select Session:

Shop Healthy on a Budget

Monday, April 15 500 Hall of Languages Trying to eat healthy? What about your budget? Join Ruth Sullivan, Registered Dietitian for Syracuse University Food Services, to learn to "Shop Healthy on a Budget." Ruth will help you determine what foods are healthy while staying within your food budget. Other things on the menu for this session include "Should I be buying organic food?" and recipe tips. A healthy lunch will be provided courtesy of Healthy Monday Syracuse. Session limited to 40 participants. Please note: Since lunch will be provided, we'll need an accurate attendance count, so we ask that attendees register online early, then let us know if they can't attend so we can invite people who may be on the waiting list. This session is now full. You may sign up for the wait list below. Wait List:

An Overview of Medicare

Special Presentation by the Onondaga County Department of Aging and Youth Tuesday, April 16 500 Hall of Languages Do you have questions about Medicare for yourself, a family member, or a friend? Join a representative from the Onondaga County Department of Aging and Youth who will present an overview of Medicare with specific focus on Parts A, B and D. A representative from the Human Resources Service Center will also be available to answer questions. Select Session

Investing for Your Life Goals

Special Presentation by TIAA-CREF Thursday, April 18 500 Hall of Languages Join a representative from TIAA-CREF for a discussion of investment prioritizing, risk and return, and diversifying your portfolio adequately. Learn what investment strategies fit your goals and what asset classes you should be utilizing. This presentation also reviews the importance of rebalancing and other factors that could impact your retirement growth. Select Session:

Professional Benefits of Social Media

Tuesday, April 23 500 Hall of Languages Hashtags, check-ins, re-tweets … What are these things? Why should you care? Join Kate Brodock, Executive Director of Digital & Social Media at SU, to make sense of Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and more. Kate will speak about the professional benefits of being active online and offer tips on plunging into the depths of social media. Select Session:

Understanding Your Parenting Style

Special Presentation by the Children's Consortium Thursday, April 25 500 Hall of Languages Parenting can be a ride along a road with potholes and curves, steep hills and long, straight stretches. It's a ride that can leave us asking, "Who am I as a parent? How did I learn to be a parent?" and "Who do I want to be as a parent?" Join Kathy McDonald, a certified parent educator for the Children's Consortium, for this parenting workshop designed to help you identify your unique parenting style and give you the tools you need to navigate your way to a successful parent-child relationship. Select Session:

Pain Management of Chronic Neck and Back Pain

Special Presentation by St. Joseph's Hospital Thursday, May 2 500 Hall of Languages Do you or a loved one deal with chronic neck and/or back pain? If so, join Dr. Jason Lok, a board-certified physician from St. Joseph's Hospital, for a presentation on pain management of chronic neck and back pain. Specifically, Dr. Lok will discuss what causes neck and low back pain, treatment alternatives, and rehabilitation options. He will also review the benefits of preparing for interventional procedures and answer questions from audience members. Select Session:

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