Welcome Point in collaboration with the School of Impro and Centre of Polish Language and Culture for Foreigners “Polonicum”, invites both international and Polish employees of the UW to take part in an inclusive integration activity.
We all know how refreshing it is to let go of work and stress, to shake off the tiredness, and at the same time, learn something new. Can you imagine that? Yes, it is possible — sign up for the workshop and experience it yourself!
The art of improvisation involves building trust and empathy within a group, giving and receiving support, working together, communicating, listening, being creative, building confidence, and letting go of your inner critic.
When and Where – classes rules
Classes are scheduled for ten Thursday meetings between March 13 and May 29, at 4:30 – 6:30 pm.
CLASS SCHEDULE:
March 13, 20, 27
April 3, 10, 24
May 8, 15, 22, 29
- LOCATION: UW Main Campus, Krakowskie Przedmiecie 32a, -1 floor (same location as the Welcome Point office on the Main Campus).
- DROP-IN CLASSES: You can join at any point in the series (after registering via the Google form below). Choose how many classes you’d like to attend — whether it’s one, all of them, or joining in the middle. *Please make sure to be on time and stay for the whole workshop session.
- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION: Classes will be conducted in English — at least B1 level is required.
- GROUP: Up to 16 people, including both international and Polish UW employees. We welcome employees of all job positions, seniority, and cultural backgrounds. The group includes both academic and non-academic staff.
- We also aim to maintain a balance with at least 40% of participants being international and 40% Polish employees.
Class objectives:
- Integrating international and Polish employees to build a stronger community.
- Creating a fun, relaxed space to express yourself.
- Boosting your English/Polish language skills.
- Learning from professionals from Poland’s longest-running improv institution.
- Developing collaboration and active listening skills in group settings.
- Improving communication skills in a multicultural environment.
- Encouraging openness to new ideas and perspectives.
- Gaining self-confidence.
- Unlocking your creativity and quick thinking.
Important:
During the workshop you will be engaging in group activities that may involve louder sounds and a dynamic pace. Please consider this before deciding to join the initiative and let us know if you have any special preferences that will help you participate.
Trainers:
Founded in 2012, the School of Impro is the first and longest-running institution in Poland dedicated to teaching theatrical improvisation. Its courses are led by seasoned performers from Warsaw’s theater scene, who bring extensive experience and insights gained from training with renowned figures in the global improvisation community, including iO Theatre Chicago, Second City Chicago, and the Upright Citizens Brigade in New York.
Enrollment:
To register, please fill in the Google form
A limit is 16 participants per meeting. Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis after verification of employee status.
Questions? Doubts?
If you have any questions or need further information, feel free to reach out: welcome.event@uw.edu.pl
Classes implemented under Action II.2.3. “Support of the relocation process of employees from abroad by introducing solutions facilitating involvement of new foreign employees to work at UW and preparation to stay in Poland” of the Excellence Initiative – Research University (IDUB) at the University of Warsaw.
