/news-archive/tag/extended-education/ 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Mon, 11 Oct 2021 14:00:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 /news-archive/2021/10/11/opportunity-equity-initiative/ Mon, 11 Oct 2021 14:00:18 +0000 /news/?p=80075 ... 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Partners with City of Little Rock on New OpportUNITY Equity Initiative]]> Mayor Frank Scott Jr., Dr. Sarah Beth Estes, dean of the College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock, and John Burgess, 2021 chairman of the Little Rock Regional Chamber Board of Directors Oct. 6 at Entegrity Energy Partners, the largest energy services company in the region and a unique provider of optimized building performance. 鈥淭rue diversity, equity, and inclusion is not a token or counting a number. It鈥檚 ensuring you that you鈥檙e creating true opportunity,鈥� said Mayor Scott Jr., a 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock alumnus. 鈥淎s we embark on this journey, it鈥檚 crucial to the future of our economy that businesses get involved with this movement so that we can collectively make a sizable impact on our city.鈥� The program is a public-private partnership that bridges access and opportunity by training business leaders to bolster their internal diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts and support minority and women business enterprises (MWBEs) to competitively engage as suppliers. It is also designed to help grow recruitment networks and enhance retention and development of a diverse workforce. 鈥溙切腣log传媒 Little Rock is extremely proud to be partnering on this initiative to provide training on diversity, equity, and inclusion at work to support commerce and equitable economic development in Central Arkansas,鈥� Estes said. 鈥淭his course will provide leaders with a strong foundation for DEI work, tools for ongoing efforts through a growing collaborative resources library, and ongoing support for those pursuing related goals at their own institutions.鈥� The program is part of a larger vision for a more equitable business environment that reflects the diversity of Little Rock鈥檚 population, growing economic development through diversity in perspective, services, outlook, and business objectives. 鈥淚 cannot emphasize enough the significance of our businesses leading the way by participating in this movement,鈥� said Dionne Jackson, Ed.D., Little Rock鈥檚 chief equity officer. 鈥淲e must realize, with the growth of our city and moving towards a global majority, we must have businesses that are better equipped to serve as a bridge to access and opportunities. Yet as the city asks businesses to join OpportUNITY Little Rock as a movement, we recognize our own responsibility for modeling effective practices in diversity, equity, and inclusion, too.鈥� Four supporting programs were announced today, including a supplier drive to counsel and register new City vendors, drop-in office hours to assist MWBEs in certification and navigation of the process for becoming certified, a multi-agency seminar on doing business with government entities, and a multi-week course for business leaders on strengthening diversity within their organizations led by 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Extended Education and the Chamber. 鈥淭he Little Rock Regional Chamber is thrilled to partner with 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock on this targeted diversity, equity, and inclusion training for business leaders,鈥� said Burgess, of the Little Rock Regional Chamber, of the seminar. 鈥淲e also look forward to working closely with Mayor Scott and the OpportUNITY Little Rock team as we all work to build stronger and more meaningful opportunities for minority-owned businesses to thrive within Little Rock’s growing economy.鈥� By joining OpportUNITY Little Rock, businesses will receive regular updates on DEI best practices, as well as information on resources and support programs to assist them in becoming competitive suppliers for public sector purchasing contracts. For more information, .]]> /news-archive/2021/09/13/youth-acting-workshop/ Mon, 13 Sep 2021 12:53:13 +0000 /news/?p=79854 ... 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock to hold Six-Week Youth Acting Workshop]]> The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will host a six-week Youth Acting Workshop this fall. 听 The workshop is for students ages 7-12 and will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays from Sept. 18 to Oct. 23 in the University Theatre building at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock. The program is a collaboration between the Department of Theatre Arts and Dance and the Extended Education office at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock. Students will learn about acting, theatre-making, and teamwork through weekly workshops led by a theatre instructor and professional actor. This play-oriented, guided process is designed specifically for pre-teens to develop their acting skills through theatre games, improvisation, and scene development. Students will learn to experience self-expression, practice good listening skills, and learn the value of creative collaboration. The workshop culminates in a final showcase shared with family and friends. The cost is $275 per student. Students may register by visiting the and clicking on Design, Music, Theatre, and Visual Arts classes. For more information, contact Dr. Larry Smith at ldsmith11@ualr.edu or Christine Cotton at cecotton@ualr.edu.]]> /news-archive/2019/09/03/extended-education/ Tue, 03 Sep 2019 19:53:57 +0000 /news/?p=75041 ... 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock offers workshops for lifelong learning]]> The University of Arkansas at Little Rock鈥檚 Extended Education program is offering a series of personal and professional development workshops led by 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock faculty and staff and practicing members of the community.听 This fall鈥檚 schedule includes workshops in beekeeping, photography, teaching, book publishing, and anime. Workshops will be held at the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Main Campus, 2801 S. University Ave., and at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Downtown, 333 President Clinton Ave.听 The workshops are open to the public. Online registration is available at. For more information, contact Christine Cotton, director of 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Extended Education, cecotton@ualr.edu. Fall Workshops听 Sept. 12 – The Happy Teacher: Decreasing Discipline, 5-6 p.m., College of Business Room 103, $25 Sept. 19 – The Happy Teacher: Team Building, 5-6 p.m., 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock College of Business Room 103, $25 Sept. 21 – Introduction to Beekeeping, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Science Lab building Room 156, $59 Sept. 28 – Beginning Digital Photography, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m., 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Downtown, $79 Oct. 3 – The Happy Teacher: Culturally Competent Teaching Part 1, 5-6 p.m., College of Business Room 103, $25 Oct. 10 – The Happy Teacher: Culturally Competent Teaching Part 2, 5-6 p.m., College of Business Room 103, $25 Oct. 26 – Writing, Publishing and Promoting Your Book, 1-5 p.m., 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Fine Arts Building Room 157, $59 Nov. 2 – Intermediate Digital Photography, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m., 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Downtown, $79 Nov. 9– Writing, Publishing and Promoting Your Book, 1-5 p.m., 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Fine Arts Building, Room 157, $59 Nov. 9 – Japanese Culture & Society in Anime, 1-5 p.m., 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Fine Arts Building, Room 161, $59.  ]]> /news-archive/2019/08/26/extended-education-art-classes/ Mon, 26 Aug 2019 17:33:26 +0000 /news/?p=74936 ... 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Extended Education offers non-credit community art classes]]> Central Arkansas residents who are looking to learn more about art without the stress of tests and grades can take one of four extended education courses in visual arts and art history this fall at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Extended Education courses are non-credit, community enrichment classes. Leslie Mangiamele, a professional artist who has taught studio art and art history for more than 33 years at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock, will offer three drawing classes on Mondays from Sept. 9 to Nov. 11 with a tuition of $189 per student. Drawing for Adults for those 18 and older will be held from 2-3:15 p.m. This is a comfortable and casual drawing class designed for the adult who has had some, little, or no formal training. It is a class in classical drawing that includes the close observation and rendering of objects from nature and the man-made world. Modeled on college art classes, students will study the elements of art, principles of design, and a variety of traditional drawing techniques. Drawing for the Young Child will be held from 4-5 p.m. This is a classical drawing class designed for the young child and is for children who have had little or no formal training. The emphasis is on drawing from reality, learning basic techniques, becoming acquainted with the elements of art, and experimentation with a variety of art media. Friendly, fun competitions and rewards will be used for inspiration. Drawing for Pre-Teens and Teens will take place from 5:15-6:30 p.m. This is a drawing class designed for the student who has had some formal training and achieved a basic level of accomplishment or higher. It is a class in classical drawing technique that includes the close observation and rendering of objects from nature and the man-made world. Floyd Martin, professor of art history, will teach Great Artists of 18th and 19th Century Europe on Tuesdays from 3-4:15 p.m. The classes will run from Sept. 10 to Nov. 19. Each class will focus on major figures of European art from the Rococo, Neoclassical, Romantic, Realist, and Impressionist periods. The cost of the course is $115, and 75 percent of the tuition will go toward scholarship funds for art and design students at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock. For more information, please visit the or call 501-569-3276. ]]> /news-archive/2019/04/16/weekend-university-geology/ Tue, 16 Apr 2019 22:10:24 +0000 /news/?p=74055 ... Weekend University class to look at Natural State geology]]> Central Arkansans can learn about geology in the Natural State at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock鈥檚 on Saturday, April 20. Dr. Michael T. DeAngelis, associate professor of geology in the Department of Earth Sciences at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock, will lead a 90-minute class beginning at 10:30 a.m. at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Downtown, 333 President Clinton Ave. The cost is $15. He will discuss the varied geologic provinces in Arkansas and where to find unusual and unique rocks, minerals, fossils, and formations. Attendees also will learn how to read and understand geologic maps and learn about careers in geology. Participants are also welcome to bring a mineral, rock, or fossil specimen for identification. DeAngelis has a specific interest in the geology of Arkansas, particularly the Magnet Cove Alkaline Intrusive Complex located in central Arkansas. He earned a Master of Science in geology and a Ph.D. in geology from the University of Tennessee and a Bachelor of Science in geology from the University of Wisconsin. He was recently appointed to the. Registration is available online at . For more information, contact Christine Cotton, director of Extended Education, at cecotton@ualr.edu.]]> /news-archive/2019/02/27/weekend-university/ Wed, 27 Feb 2019 19:41:46 +0000 /news/?p=73563 ... 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock offers Weekend University for lifelong learning]]> The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will begin a new on March 9 that will offer central Arkansans a series of 90-minute micro-classes on topics ranging from Shakespeare to stargazing. 鈥溙切腣log传媒 Little Rock is committed to offering lifelong learning opportunities in the community, and that鈥檚 what we are doing with this initiative,鈥� Chancellor Andrew Rogerson said. 鈥淭he Weekend University format allows people to come and spend part of their Saturday with some of 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock鈥檚 star professors.鈥� Weekend University, part of the university鈥檚 Extended Education program, will offer morning and afternoon sessions led by 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock faculty and staff. The spring schedule includes two sessions on March 9, April 6, and April 20. The cost is $15 per session or $25 for two on the same day. Sessions will be held at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Downtown, 333 President Clinton Ave. Topics will reflect a diversity of faculty and staff expertise and interests. 鈥淲eekend University promises to be eclectic and enriching,鈥� said Sarah Beth Estes, interim dean of the College of Arts, Letters, and Sciences and associate provost for Community, Careers, and Extended Education. 鈥�The inaugural schedule covers such wide-ranging topics as the earth and the stars, the Met and the Bard, wedding dresses and fake news messes. We hope the community will join us downtown to learn something new, to stimulate their curiosity, and to shift their perspective.鈥� Weekend University Spring 2019 Calendar March 9 – 鈥淲hy Shakespeare?鈥� 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Kris McAbee, associate professor of English March 9 – 鈥淲hat鈥檚 Behind the Magic at the Metropolitan Opera?鈥� 1:30-3 p.m., Diane Kesling, instructor of music April 6 – 鈥淎ll the News that鈥檚 Fit to Fake,鈥� 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Jan Thomas, professor of philosophy April 6 – 鈥淪targazing Basics for the Beginner,鈥� 1:30-3 p.m., Darrell Heath, past president of the Central Arkansas Astronomical Society April 20 – 鈥淣atural State Geology You Need to Know,鈥� 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Michael T. DeAngelis, associate professor of geology April 20 – 鈥淢emorable Wedding Dresses: From the Silly to the Sublime,鈥� 1:30-3 p.m., Yslan Hicks, chair of the Department of Theatre and Dance Fall topics will include the validity of forensic evidence, Middle Eastern archaeology, and how to curate collections. For topic descriptions and costs of Weekend University, visit For more information, contact Christine Cotton, director of Extended Education, at cecotton@ualr.edu.]]> /news-archive/2018/08/01/writing-family-stories-workshop/ Wed, 01 Aug 2018 17:03:11 +0000 /news/?p=71264 ... 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock to offer workshop on writing family stories]]> The workshop, 鈥�,鈥� will be from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, in the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Reynolds Business Building room 104. The writing workshop is great for those who are starting family history research, in the midst of a writing project, or looking for story starters and inspirational ideas. It offers strategies and provides opportunities for developing texts that tell stories about participants鈥� family members, preserving family history, and discovering ancestors through artifacts, locations, and family members Dr. Sally Crisp, faculty emerita in the Department of Rhetoric and Writing, and Dr. Sherry Rankins-Robertson, associate professor of rhetoric and writing, will teach the workshop as an offering from the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Extended Education office The cost of the workshop is $59, which includes lunch and a copy of the book, 鈥淭elling Your Arkansas Story.鈥� by Aug. 3.]]>