Free and Low-Cost Events from UC Berkeley Extension.News Editors/Education Writers BERKELEY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 3, 2003 UC Berkeley Extension hosts an exciting slate of free or low-cost public events each term in Berkeley and in San Francisco San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden . For press passes or to schedule instructor interviews, please call Teresa Parker at 510-643-6832; for more information or to request a catalog catalog, descriptive list, on cards or in a book, of the contents of a library. Assurbanipal's library at Nineveh was cataloged on shelves of slate. The first known subject catalog was compiled by Callimachus at the Alexandrian Library in the 3d cent. B.C. , visit www.unex.berkeley.edu or call toll-free 1-888-UC-SMART (888-827-6278). Feb. 7: Breaking the Code: Demystifying the Evaluation Process for Students with Learning Disabilities Saturday, Feb. 7, 9 am - 3 pm, Saint Ignatius College Preparatory pre·par·a·to·ry adj. 1. Serving to make ready or prepare; introductory. See Synonyms at preliminary. 2. Relating to or engaged in study or training that serves as preparation for advanced education: High School, 2001 37th Ave., San Francisco; fee: $20 for conference only, $30 for conference plus lunch. Are you uncertain about how to get the best evaluation and support for a child with a learning disability? In this day-long workshop, a distinguished panel of psychologists and educators addresses diagnostic evaluation diagnostic evaluation Workup Medtalk An evaluation used to diagnose disease Components Medical Hx, CXR or other images, collection of specimens from blood for lab analysis , remedial services available in the Bay Area and concrete strategies for promoting your child's school and life success. The workshop is designed for parents, educators and allied professionals. To register, call 510-642-4111. (EDP (Electronic Data Processing) The first name used for the computer field. EDP - Electronic Data Processing 203893) Feb. 24: What You Need to Know to Develop an Estate Plan Tuesday, Feb. 24, 6 - 7:30 pm, UC Berkeley Extension Downtown Center, 425 Market St, 8th Floor, San Francisco; free. Whether you're wealthy or not, you want to make sure your estate goes to its intended recipients rather than to taxes or legal fees. Good planning makes the difference. Spend an evening with Ralph Hochstein, former vice president of personal trust for American Express American Express (NYSE: AXP), sometimes known as "AmEx" or "Amex", is a diversified global financial services company, headquartered in New York City. The company is best known for its credit card, charge card and traveler's cheque businesses. Financial Advisors, to learn strategies for avoiding common pitfalls and maximizing what you leave for your heirs. To register, call 510-642-4111. (EDP 163659) March 4: Family Mental Illness and Children: Silence, Stigma stigma: see pistil. Stigma mark of Cain God’s mark on Cain, a sign of his shame for fratricide. [O. T.: Genesis 4:15] scarlet letter , Communication, and Resilience resilience (r  ·zilˑ·yens),n Thursday, March 4, 4 - 6 pm, UC Berkeley Extension International Center, 2222 Harold Way, Berkeley; free. In this afternoon program, UC Berkeley psychology professor and author Stephen Hinshaw draws from personal family experience to examine the effects of mental illness on families. He addresses the causes of serious mental illness and highlights the need for accurate diagnosis and responsive treatment and for more open communication. Family members and clinicians alike are invited to participate. To register, call 510-642-4111. (EDP 403519) April 19: The Bush Presidency and the 2004 Election Monday, April 19, 7 - 9 pm, 155 Dwinelle Hall Dwinelle Hall is the second largest building on the University of California, Berkeley campus. It was completed in 1952, and is named after John W. Dwinelle, who was the State Assemblyman responsible for the "Organic Act" that established the University of California in 1868. , UC campus, Berkeley; free. Heading into the 2004 presidential campaign, President George W. Bush faces severe challenges at home and abroad, with the end game in Iraq still unclear and the economy struggling toward a recovery. Join a panel of leading presidential scholars and White House reporters as they assess the past year of the presidency and the outlook for the 2004 presidential election. Presented by the Institute of Governmental Studies and UC Berkeley Extension. To register, call 510-642-4111. (EDP 023028) More information about all UC Berkeley Extension courses and programs is available at www.unex.berkeley.edu. For a free UC Berkeley Extension catalog, call 1 888 UC SMART. UC Berkeley Extension press releases are online at www.unex.berkeley.edu. |
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