December 2012
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
AE SPRING CLASSES AND SEMINARS INSIDE THIS ISSUE
AE SPRING CLASSES AND SEMINARS
SEMINAR REVIEW: Zumba®
NEW CLASS: Mindful Eating
Universal Declaration of Human Rights Month
AE RECOGNITION: Fall 2012
MONDAY
FRIDAY
Mindful Eating with Dr. Mike Healy January 14-March 4 Adult Education Classroom, SDSC, Creswell Hall 10-11 a.m.
English as a Second Language with Larry Tucker January 18-April 12 Adult Education Classroom, SDSC, Creswell Hall 2-4 p.m.
TUESDAY
STUDENT OF THE MONTH: December
RECIPE: Salted Pretzel Bark
Spring semester is just around the corner, and we are excited to announce a great new schedule of classes and seminars! Classes will begin the week of January 14, 2013.
GED Preparation (Social Studies) with Ginny Jones January 15-April 16 Adult Education Classroom, SDSC, Creswell Hall 10 a.m.-noon Typing Skills with Valeria Jones January 15—April 2 Creswell Computer Lab 2-3 p.m.
Computer Skill Development with Dr. Tawana Mattox January 19-April 5 Miller Learning Center, Room 370 3-4 p.m.
For more information on spring classes and seminars look for the Adult Education Program’s sign-up table at the Annual Housing Conference on January 3, 2013. The theme for this year is the Lucky Number 13. We look forward to seeing you there!
In addition to our class schedule, we will also offer a few exciting seminars in the spring. Retirement Planning Yoga at Work Cyclorama
SEMINAR IN REVIEW: ZUMBA®
NEW CLASS: MINDFUL EATING
John Kennedy once said, “physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body, it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity.” On Tuesday, November 13 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the Rooker Fireside Lounge, Amanda Hammond from Rec Sports led the staff in Zumba®. Zumba® is a Latin-inspired dance-fitness program that combines a variety of music with moves from many of the Latin dances. Staff members certainly engaged their dynamic and creative intellectual abilities as they danced up a sweat!
This spring, the Adult Education Program will offer a class on mindful eating. If you are interested in learning how to establish and maintain a healthy weight without losing the pleasure of eating, this class is perfect for you! The class instructor, Dr. Mike Healy, explains that you will be able to “learn to enjoy the pleasure of eating, while changing your relationship with food and eating.” The mindful eating class will help you practice slowing down, listening to your body and making better choices in your eating habits.
STUDENT OF THE MONTH: DECEMBER Congratulations Randy Hickman from the Brumby Community. You are the December student of the month! Randy was nominated by Ginny Jones, the instructor of the GED Preparation class this fall. Here is what Ginny had to say about Randy: “Randy Hickman has shown great improvement over the semester, particularly in the latter half. He has been dedicated to learning and improving, actively participates and invests his time to the learning process. Also, he always has such a positive attitude and encourages other students in the class.”
We would also like to recognize our other December nominees: Jossi Martinez (ESL), Samantha Gunnin (Typing) and Louise McCoy (Computer Skills). Congratulations, once again, to all of our student of the month winners for Fall 2012: Gloria Lumpkin (September), Blanca Diaz (October) and Randy Hickman (December)! Look for the names of all our students of the month on the plaque in the SDSC Adult Education classroom in Creswell Hall.
University Housing’s Adult Education Program is committed to learning by offering staff the opportunity to participate in an enriching and dynamic curriculum that supports continuing education, professionaldevelopment, and job skill enhancement.
UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS MONTH BY GINNY M. JONES On December 10, 1948 the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a document recognizing the fundamental rights of all people and supporting efforts to ensure freedom, justice and peace in the world. The document was adopted in response to the tragic events of Word War II, after which, the General Assembly declared its commitment to teach and educate the people of its Member States in order to promote respect for the rights and freedoms of all people. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is believed to be the foundation of numerous human rights laws around the state. In the U.S., December is recognized as Universal Human Rights month and is specifically highlighted on December 10, Human Rights Day. Every year Human Rights Day has a different focus. For 2012 the focus was on the right of all people to make their voices heard in public life and be included in political decision-making. Our nation saw a large-scale opportunity for U.S. citizens to make their voices heard and to be involved in political decision-making with the election this November. This right, unfortunately, is not afforded to many around the world. Yet, the General Assembly of the United Nations keeps its commitment to promoting human rights for all people in its Member States. For the rest of this month, I hope you will take some time to reflect on the freedoms and
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rights available to you that are easily taken for granted, particularly the right to education. Article 26 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights reads, “education shall be directed to the full development of the human personality and to the strengthening of respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. It shall promote understanding, tolerance and friendship among all nations, racial or religious groups…” There is power in education, power to change the world. As this year comes to a close, consider educational opportunities available to you. The Adult Education Program offers several different classes and seminars aimed at enhancing your learning, and there are many other learning opportunities available both at the University and in the community. Whatever you decide, I hope you commit your life to learning, growth and joining many others in the promotion of human rights in your own sphere of influence.
RECIPE: SALTED PRETZEL BARK I love the combination of salty and sweet in snacks around this time of year. Recently, I came across a recipe that combined three things I love: chocolate, caramel and pretzels. I have made it several times already, and it is so tasty and very easy to make! So, I thought I would share the recipe so you can enjoy it too. Ingredients: ½ bag of mini pretzel twists 2 sticks of butter (1 cup total)
1 bag of chocolate chips (2 cups) Sea salt or table salt
1 cup of brown sugar Directions: 1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. 2. Line a large jelly roll pan with aluminum foil and lay a single layer of pretzels down. 3. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and the brown sugar until the sugar is dissolved. Let it
boil gently just until it starts to stick to the bottom and it forms a nice smooth caramel. Let it bubble a little and get really thick. 4. Remove from heat and pour evenly over the top of the pretzels. Put in the oven at 350 degrees for five minutes. 5. Remove from the oven and sprinkle the chocolate chips over the top. 6. Spread the chocolate chips around with a spatula until mostly melted. 7. Sprinkle generously with salt. 8. Let cool on the counter top for a few minutes and then pop in the freezer for at least two to three hours. 9. When it comes out of the freezer, break it up into uneven chunks with your hands and serve. http://mamasaywhat.com/salted-caramel-pretzel-
AE RECOGNITION: FALL 2012
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The Adult Education Program would like to recognize staff members who participated in classes and seminars this fall. Thank you for a great semester! CLASSES 1516 Laura Lopez Barbara McElwayne Debra Sickles Brumby Vivian Johnson Ana Cabrera Randy Hickman Lillian Jaremillo Vivian Johnson Creswell Shirley Burch Gloria Lumpkin Jossi Martinez Louise McCoy Emma Turner ECV Gilberto Jimenez
Greek Felicia David Hilma Martinez
Joann Johnson Stephen Morgan Noa Pancheco
Hill Elida Cabrera Maria Espejo Elisa Ponce
SDSC Tamara Burke
HSC Yolanda Simpson HBHR Lee Motsinger Myers Cornelia Collins Linda Lawrence Debra Summerford Latisha Woods
Jessica Pense Emma Turner ECV Demarcus Merritt HBHR Robin Bevans
SEMINARS 1516 Debora Sickles
Reed Nekeisha Randall
Administrative Services Sabrina Cuadra
Russell Alicia Johnson Joann Johnson
Creswell Shirley Birch Gloria Lumpkin
Reed Nayda Santiago Russell Miracle Chambers Blanca Diaz Samantha Gunnin Alicia Johnson
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