Program List

As space is limited in our programs, CEW requests registration for all programs. Some programs have an associated fee: credit cards are accepted during the online registration and check, money order, or cash are accepted at the CEW office prior to the program. CEW will continue to offer limited workshop scholarships for those who might not otherwise be able to attend. Please call the 734.764.6005 if you would like to discuss a workshop scholarship.

More information on attending CEW programs visit our General Registration Information page

Career Development
February 13, 2012 - 4:00pm - 6:00pm
CEW, 330 E. Liberty Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Presenter: Kirsten Elling, PhD, Associate Director for Counseling, Programs & Services

Learn to write resumes and cover letters that showcase your skills and accomplishments, with a focus on how they are transferable to a new field. This session emphasizes how to restructure your resume for a career change, and how to...
Special Events
February 14, 2012 - 4:00pm - 6:00pm
School of Information, Room 2435, North Quad, 105 S. State Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109

"The Witches of Gambaga" is the extraordinary story of a community of women condemned to live as witches in Northern Ghana.

Made over the course of 5 years, this distrubing expose is the product of a collaboration between members...

Students/Research Fellows
Repeats every 2 weeks until Wed Apr 18 2012 .
February 15, 2012 - 3:00pm - 4:00pm
CEW, 330 E. Liberty Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 - 3rd Floor Conference Room

Presenter: Jacqueline Bowman, PhD, Senior Counselor and Program Specialist

CEW is hosting a transfer student support group to assist students with their transition to the U-M.

Join other students and be part of an ongoing discussion group that will meet to talk about issues that impact your experience at the U-M.

Program topics will include:...

Career Development
February 20, 2012 - 4:00pm - 6:00pm
CEW, 330 E. Liberty Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Presenter: Jacqueline Bowman, PhD, Senior Counselor & Program Specialist

In this session, you will learn about the "...

Leadership Development
February 21, 2012 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
CEW, 330 E. Liberty Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Presenter: Marlena Reigh, International Voice Image Specialist

As work environments include diverse groups of people from various cultures, it is more important than ever to develop the ability to communicate effectively and efficiently in order to maximize productivity and to build a sense of community for all team members...
Work Life Balance
Repeats every 2 weeks until Sun Apr 22 2012 .
February 22, 2012 - 4:00pm - 6:00pm
CEW, 330 E. Liberty Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Presenters: Jeanne Miller, AMLS,...

Students/Research Fellows
February 29, 2012 - 3:00pm - 4:00pm
CEW, 330 E. Liberty Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 - 3rd Floor Conference Room

Presenter: Jacqueline Bowman, PhD, Senior Counselor and Program Specialist

CEW is hosting a transfer student support group to assist students with their transition to the U-M.

Join other students and be part of an ongoing discussion group that will meet to talk about issues that impact your experience at the U-M.

Program topics will include:...

Special Events
March 2, 2012 - 8:00am - 5:00pm
Michigan League, Rackham Auditorium, and the Modern Languages Building
Work Life Balance
March 7, 2012 - 4:00pm - 6:00pm
CEW, 330 E. Liberty Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Presenters: Jeanne Miller, AMLS,...

Special Events
March 11, 2012 - 12:00pm
Helmut Stern Auditorium, UM Museum of Art, 525 S. State Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109

Students/Research Fellows
March 14, 2012 - 3:00pm - 4:00pm
CEW, 330 E. Liberty Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 - 3rd Floor Conference Room

Presenter: Jacqueline Bowman, PhD, Senior Counselor and Program Specialist

CEW is hosting a transfer student support group to assist students with their transition to the U-M.

Join other students and be part of an ongoing discussion group that will meet to talk about issues that impact your experience at the U-M.

Program topics will include:...

Special Events
March 14, 2012 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Fountain Street Church, 24 Fountain Street, NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Presenter: Naomi Wolf, Author, Social Critic, Political Activist

Author of seven books, including the New York Times best seller The Beauty Myth, Naomi Wolf focuses on gender equality, pervasive inequities in society and politics, the defense of liberty in America and internationally, and body image. She is the...
Special Events
March 16, 2012 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Helmut Stern Auditorium, University of Michigan Museum of Art, 525 S. State Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109

Personal Development
March 19, 2012 - 5:00pm - 6:30pm
CEW; 330 E. Liberty Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Presenters: Judson Center Staff: Cheryl Giesa, Lindsey Smith, Colleen Huysman
 
There are currently over 200 foster care children in Washtenaw County. The Judson...
Career Development
March 20, 2012 - 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Hussey Room, Michigan League - 911 North University Avenue Ann Arbor, MI 48109

Even with a bachelor's or graduate degree, most women will not be paid the same salary as their equally-qualified male counterparts. Despite increased numbers of women attending college and in the workforce, the average American woman is still paid only 77% of what an average American man earns.

So what's a woman to do?!

This workshop will focus on three steps women can take to...

Work Life Balance
March 21, 2012 - 4:00pm - 6:00pm
CEW, 330 E. Liberty Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Presenters: Jeanne Miller, AMLS,...

Students/Research Fellows
March 28, 2012 - 3:00pm - 4:00pm
CEW, 330 E. Liberty Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 - 3rd Floor Conference Room

Presenter: Jacqueline Bowman, PhD, Senior Counselor and Program Specialist

CEW is hosting a transfer student support group to assist students with their transition to the U-M.

Join other students and be part of an ongoing discussion group that will meet to talk about issues that impact your experience at the U-M.

Program topics will include:...

Work Life Balance
April 4, 2012 - 4:00pm - 6:00pm
CEW, 330 E. Liberty Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Presenters: Jeanne Miller, AMLS,...

Leadership Development
April 10, 2012 - 4:00pm - 7:00pm
CEW, 330 E. Liberty Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Being able to build, manage, and sustain effective teams is essential for transformational leadership. This workshop will allow participants to identify the five stages of team development, describe the five essential roles needed for a highly functional work team, and develop strategies that will help them work on a team in ways that balance the different...

Students/Research Fellows
April 11, 2012 - 3:00pm - 4:00pm
CEW, 330 E. Liberty Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 - 3rd Floor Conference Room

Presenter: Jacqueline Bowman, PhD, Senior Counselor and Program Specialist

CEW is hosting a transfer student support group to assist students with their transition to the U-M.

Join other students and be part of an ongoing discussion group that will meet to talk about issues that impact your experience at the U-M.

Program topics will include:...

Finances
April 17, 2012 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
CEW, 330 E. Liberty Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Work Life Balance
April 18, 2012 - 4:00pm - 6:00pm
CEW, 330 E. Liberty Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Presenters: Jeanne Miller, AMLS,...

Finances
May 7, 2012 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
CEW, 330 E. Liberty Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Career Development
May 10, 2012 - 2:00pm - 5:00pm
CEW, 330 East Liberty Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Join the CEW career counseling team for a series of mini-workshops that will cover the major steps to building an effective job search plan.

Topics to be included in this session are: Investigating New Career Directions, Cover Letters, Resumes, Interviewing, and Networking.

Please bring your resume and cover letter along with a current job position posting to refer to...

Personal Development
May 17, 2012 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
CEW, 330 E. Liberty Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Presenter: Jocelyn Giangrande

Don't let your accomplishments go unnoticed. Learn how to promote "you" and your work without boasting as well as techniques...

Finances
May 22, 2012 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
CEW, 330 E. Liberty Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Presenter: Tania Cook, JD, Dawid & Gatti PLLC

What is a Trust? What is a Living Trust? How does it help me? Do I need one if I already have a will? A living trust may protect personal assets from the probate costs. Yet the process of creating a trusts can be confusing and complicated. A local attorney will discuss the different types of trusts and help you identify whether...