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  • TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1976 THE WESTERN CAROLINIAN Page 3 Continuing Ed short courses offer variety The Division of Continuing Education is offering a variety of special short courses this fall, ranging from canoeing to gourmet cooking. The courses aren't designed for credit toward a degree. Rather, they're intended for people who would like to expand their general knowledge or learn more about the subjects offered. Some of the programs have already begun, some are just getting started, and others will begin soon. Faculty members are leading the courses, some of which are being taught in Cullowhee and others in Asheville. Dr. Art Pilch's class in Adult Fitness began September 20 and runs through December 9 at Reid Gym. The course is built on the recognition that lack of physical exercise is a major contributor to cardiovascular disease and it's designed to improve the overall physical conditioning of both men and women A course in Canoeing is being taught by Roger Roundtree and will be held from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. October 16 and from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. October 17. Whitewater canoeing is one of the most thrilling of all sports and this course is intended to teach you how to select the right equipment, safety techniques, basic river canoeing strokes, and give the opportunity to gain experience under expert supervision. Dr. William Haemel's course in Consumer Protection opened September 23 at the WCU Oteen Center. Its premise is that a lot of folks are tired of getting ripped off, and it aims at helping people learn their basic rights as consumers. The Gourmet Cooking course starts September 28 and is scheduled on Tuesdays from 7 until 9 p.m. through October 26 in Albright-Benton Residence Hall kitchen, with Mrs. Joan Lesuer as the instructor. Attractiveness and originality of the food, grace in serving and short-cuts in preparation are beinq stressed. Dr. Larry Terango will offer an unusual course, Man Judging Man, on Tuesdays October 5 through November 5 at 7 p.m. in Killian 114. The course covers some variables dealing with interrelations and decisons we make as individuals in trying to comprehend the myriad and sometimes confusing mass of data to which everyone is subjected daily. For persons who find the deluge of this reading material overwhelming, Dr. George Maginis is offering a course in Speed Reading on Thursdays, September 30 through October 28 from 3 until 5 p.m. in Helder Residence Hall basement. Learn to read faster, comprehend more and remember what you read. The course teaches how to survey, skim, scan, read intensively and read analytically. If you're concerned about women's rights, Professor William E. Scott has a course on Tuesdays November 2-16 from 7 until 9 p.m. in Killian 111 on Women and the Law. Learn about mortgages, wills, estate planning and real estate laws as they relate to women. Another course that's already under way is Professor Ed Nelson's course on Wednesdays through December 1 at Oteen from 6:30 until 9:30 p.m. on Real Estate Transactions. The course is helpful to persons preparing for the N.S. State licensure examination for real estate salespersons. Earlier, Dr. Dan Sadler taught a two-day course on Personal Growth at Dearlake Lodge. The courses have varying fee schedules and questions concerning costs, CEUs, and registering can be taken up with the Division of Continuing Education in Forsyth Building. Ul 1111 ■ 11 ii jli1111 ■ 111 ■ ■ 11111111111111111£ Your Textbook Buy it today, don't delay! j UmVersity Supply Store Medford with child development staff Dr. Bob Medford. instructor in child care at Guildford Technical Institute and minister at Center Friends Church in Greensboro, has been named assistant professor of child development and family relations at WCU. He also will serve as coordinator of WCU's child development and family relations programs, one of which-the Child Development Training Project- has just been awarded a $97,102 grant from the NC Department of Human Resources. The grant will provide for the second year of the project. During its first year of operation, 1975-76. the program sponsored 23 workshops and numerous other activities involving 1.452 persons. He also will serve as coordinator of WCU's child development and family relations programs, and as director of the Jackson County Model Child Development Center. Dr. Medford is a clinical member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Counselors. Another of Dr. Medford's responsibilities, the Jackson County Model Child Development Center, is entering its fifth year of operation under a three-month extension of last year's E Ask for a free copy of = $81,852 grant. Approval of a grant for = "How to Get the Most Out of Your Textbook" = the full year isstill pending 3 mi inn iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinE Lambda Chi Alpha Annual Fall Smoker Thursday, September 30 PL. All interested males ore invited Smoker will start at 7:05 p.m. Please be on time—Casual dress Refreshments will be served. •'********************************&**
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