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Say What You Mean, Mean What You Say: Essential Communication Skills (8)

Do you struggle to find the right words in a conversation? Do you find  
yourself not being able to get your point across? Now is your  
opportunity to learn the skills that can empower you to speak clearly  
and effectively.

What: Essential Communication Skills
When: Tuesday February 12th, 2008, 9:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.
Where: Wetsel Service Center room 200
Who: Shawn DuMond

Participants will learn about communication styles, assertiveness, non- 
verbal communication, and additional keys to communication that will  
educate and empower.

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Welcoming Diversity (8)

This workshop is an experiential, interactive program designed to  
promote awareness and increased sensitivity to the many similarities  
and differences among individuals and groups in our society.  Done in  
an upbeat, hopeful tone, the program focuses on developing self-pride,  
examining stereotypes, and learning skills in responding to  
prejudicial jokes, remarks, and slurs. Participants will also discover  
how to be more attentive to diversity and racism in the workplace and  
community.

What: Welcoming Diversity
When: Thursday, February 14th, 2008, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Where: S.W.E.E.T. Center, 406 Summit Ave.
Who: Eunice Currie and Shawn DuMond

Lunch will be provided. Please dress in comfortable/causal attire.

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Interested in Technical/Computer classes?

For a full up to date list of computer training classes or to register  
for a computer class, please visit the OIT Training website.

http://www.uta.edu/oit/clientservices/training

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Contact Shawn DuMond by e-mail at [log in to unmask] or by phone at Ext:  
2-7292 with your questions or comments.

  OUR MISSION: "It is the purpose of the Staff Development Office of  
The University of Texas at Arlington to empower the employees of our  
University by providing educational opportunities in the areas of  
Professional Development, Personal Growth and Family Enrichment."