AI for Leaders

Register Now for AI for Leaders

Price: $65 (Lunch provided)
Date: April 22, 2025
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Eykamp Hall, Room 252, Ridgway University Center
Instructor(s): Timothy A. Dickel, PhD

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries worldwide, offering unique benefits that can empower leaders to drive innovation and efficiency. Join Dr. Tad Dickel and Mrs. Erin Lewis for the “AI for Leaders” workshop, where you will gain valuable insights into how AI is changing the landscape of leadership and organizational performance.

Workshop Highlights

• Current AI Applications – Discover real-world examples of how organizations and leaders are leveraging AI to solve complex challenges and optimize workflows.
• Enhancing Performance – Explore the potential of AI to enhance performance through data-driven decision-making, automation, and predictive analytics.
• Future of AI – Gain insights into trends and predictions for AI’s future impact on leadership and organizational success, helping you stay ahead in an AI-driven world.

This workshop is designed for leaders who are interested in understanding AI’s transformative potential and learning how to integrate AI tools and strategies to enhance their organization’s effectiveness.

Dr. Timothy A. (Tad) Dickel serves as the Executive in Residence in Leadership and the Faculty Director of the Master of Science in Leadership program at the University of Evansville. In addition, he is the President of T.A. Dickel Group, LLC and serves as a leadership and strategy consultant for businesses, universities, and nonprofits.

Excel Bootcamp Session One: Beginner to Intermediate Excel

Course Full

Date: Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Room 68, Schroeder School of Business
Instructor(s): Julie Frazier

Take your Excel skills to the next level with the University of Evansville’s Excel Bootcamp! Whether you’re looking to build a strong foundation or refine advanced techniques, you can choose to attend one session or both – whatever fits your schedule and goals! Plus, you’ll earn a digital badge for each session you complete to share on your resume, LinkedIn profile, or email signature.

In this first session, participants will gain a strong foundation in Excel by mastering essential tools and techniques. By the end of the session, attendees will feel confident handling fundamental data analysis and formatting tasks.

Participants will learn how to:

• Navigate Excel efficiently using shortcuts and the Transpose Function.
• Create charts, graphs, and calculations with the Quick Analysis Tool.
• Format worksheets professionally with patterns, gradients, and borders.
• Highlight key data using conditional formatting and remove duplicates.
• Master essential formulas and functions, including logical functions.
• Use relative, mixed, and absolute cell references effectively.
• Visualize data with charts that show trends and comparisons.
• Apply Freeze Panes, Find + Replace, and Autofit for better data management.
• Use 2D and 3D referencing to calculate data across multiple worksheets.

A 10% discount is available to organizations sending six or participants. Call 812-488-1046 for more details.

Excel Bootcamp Session Two: Intermediate to Advanced Excel

Course Full

Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Room 68, Schroeder School of Business
Instructor(s): Julie Frazier

Take your Excel skills to the next level with the University of Evansville’s Excel Bootcamp! Whether you’re looking to build a strong foundation or refine advanced techniques, you can choose to attend one session or both – whatever fits your schedule and goals! Plus, you’ll earn a digital badge for each session you complete to share on your resume, LinkedIn profile, or email signature.

Session Two dives deeper into Excel’s advanced capabilities, equipping participants with the tools to tackle complex data challenges. Attendees will learn to use functions like VLOOKUP, create Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts, and design dynamic dashboards for real-time insights. By the end of this session, participants will have the skills to work more efficiently and strategically with large data sets.

Participants will learn how to:

• Retrieve data with advanced functions like VLOOKUP.
• Create dynamic dashboards, Pivot Tables, and Pivot Charts for insights.
• Consolidate data from multiple worksheets into one.
• Automate tasks using Macros to save time and streamline workflows.
• Organize and filter data using Slicers and custom criteria.
• Protect and secure worksheets for collaboration.
• Use data validation tools like drop-down list to ensure accuracy.

A 10% discount is available to organizations sending six or participants. Call 812-488-1046 for more details.

Excel Bootcamp: Sessions One and Two (Combined)

Course Full

Date: Wednesday, April 9 and Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Room 68, Schroeder School of Business
Instructor(s): Julie Frazier

Take your Excel skills to the next level with the University of Evansville’s Excel Bootcamp! Whether you’re looking to build a strong foundation or refine advanced techniques, you can choose to attend one session or both – whatever fits your schedule and goals! Plus, you’ll earn a digital badge for each session you complete to share on your resume, LinkedIn profile, or email signature.

Select this option to register for both of the above sessions at a discount!

The Power of Improv: Unlock Creativity & Confidence

Register Now for The Power of Improv: Unlock Creativity & Confidence

Price: $149
Date: Mondays, April 28 – June 9 (No class on May 26)
Time: 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Grabill Lounge, Neu Chapel
Instructor(s): Joe Paulik

"Improv, in its purest form, is simply making things up as we go along." – Kim "Howard" Johnson, Truth in Comedy

Improv isn’t just for performers—it’s a powerful tool for personal and professional growth. Whether you’re navigating workplace challenges, engaging with family, or simply looking to boost confidence, this interactive workshop will help you embrace spontaneity, overcome overthinking, and build resilience.

Through fun, engaging exercises and adopting a “yes” mindset, you’ll learn to trust your instincts, adapt to the unexpected, and find joy in uncertainty. Led by instructor Joe Paulik, this course is designed for all skill levels—no experience required!

Take the leap, silence your inner critic, and discover the transformative power of improv!

Joe Paulik has performed on Broadway, Off-Broadway, and in theaters across the country. Most recently, he appeared in the U.S. premiere of Ivo van Hove’s NETWORK starring Brian Cranston. He has originated roles in works by A.R. Gurney, Stephen Belber, Sarah Treem, Rob Askins, and others.

Joe’s extensive theater credits include productions at ACT, Berkshire Theatre Festival, The Guthrie Theater, Hartford Stage, Playwrights Horizons, The Public Theatre, Westport Country Playhouse, and Williamstown Theatre Festival. On television, he has appeared in The Guiding Light, The Good Wife, and Person of Interest.

He holds an MFA from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts Graduate Acting Program.