FRIDAY University
- What’s the best way to craft a message to convey bad news?
- Can Twitter help your business?
- What’s the difference between a colon and a semi-colon – and should I care?
You'll learn how to tackle a variety of today’s communication challenges when you enroll in FRIDAY University seminars offered by the College of Journalism and Mass Communications at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
These hands-on seminars are taught by experienced faculty members who use a variety of engaging, classroom-tested techniques and methods to make the topics meaningful and interesting. Participants will have the opportunity to practice the concepts they’ve learned in individual and group exercises in the state-of-the-art classrooms and computer labs of Andersen Hall on the UNL campus.
Discounts
Registration for a half-day session is $75; but if you register for both morning and afternoon sessions, you’ll get a reduced rate of $125.
Registration and payment
Register below by clicking on the seminar(s) you want to attend. Your registration is official once we receive your payment.
- Morning sessions: Registration from 8:30-9 a.m.; workshop, 9 a.m. to noon.
- Afternoon sessions: Registration from 12:30-1 p.m.; workshop, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Location and parking
The seminars will be held in Andersen Hall, located on the southwest corner of 16th and Q streets. Parking is available at these locations:
- UNL Parking Garage at 17th and R streets. Rate: $1 per hour; max. $5 all day. Because no attendant is on duty, the exact amount is needed.
- University Square Garage, 101 N 14th St. Rate: $1 per hour; max. $6 all day
- Que Place Garage, 1111 Q St. Rate: $1 per hour; max. $6 all day
And if the seminar dates aren’t convenient – or you’d prefer a more customized approach – faculty members can work with your company to design learning programs to meet your specific needs. We also can develop training sessions in technical writing, science writing, advertising and promotion and Web design. Please contact Trudy Burge for more information at 402-472-7077 or gburge2@unl.edu.
May 18, 2012
Registration due by noon, Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Business Writing: Grammar Brush-up (morning session)
Instructor: Mary Schieke
Experts say that the ability to write is one of the most sought-after skills in business today. This workshop will offer you the tools to be an effective business communicator.
Learn how to:
- choose strong words and write in active voice
- write strong and grammatically correct sentences
- implement a variety of techniques to write in a clear and concise manner
Business Writing: E-mail and Writing Process (afternoon session)
Instructor: Mary Schieke
This workshop will help refine your writing skills for the workplace so you can create effective and motivating messages that get the job done.
Learn how to:
- Use E-Mail professionally and succinctly to communicate at work by using informative subject lines, writing complete sentences, and observing e-mail etiquette guidelines.
- Implement a writing process where analyzing the audience, selecting an appropriate pattern, and revising and proofreading produce a clear and concise business message.
Instructor Bios
- Mary Schieke is currently a lecturer at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln teaching Technical Communication. She has taught business and technical communication at the undergraduate level for 10 years. Prior, she spent over 15 years in the credit card/financial industry as a Training Supervisor, instructing supervisors and managers in supervisory, communication, and career development skills. She was certified in Franklin Covey's What Matters Most and Writing Advantage. Mary graduated in 2000 with an MBA from Colorado Technical University.
