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Story of New Mexico - August Trips and Tours

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This lecture series of New Mexico history encompasses places from as far north as Taos, to as far south as Roswell on the eastern side of the state, and the Gila to the west. See and feel the heartbeat of The Land of Enchantment through picture postcards and Chautauqua!

Wednesday, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM; 5 sessions starting August 12, 2009, ending September 9, 2009

Cost: $65.00

sauna 00542 Sierra Grande Mineral Baths and Lodging

With its unique geothermal hot springs, this region has for centuries been an important place of healing and gathering. Native Americans used these springs as a neutral healing ground after battles referring to them with reverence as ‘Grandmother’ because of the soothing and beneficial properties of the waters. Today people from across the globe arrive in T or C to take part in the natural healing power of these fabulous springs. The spa’s multiple private pools rise at temperatures as high as 107° Fahrenheit and have a particularly beneficial (and odorless) combination of over 35 minerals, each offering a specific healing property. Fee includes overnight stay, a bath for each day, and travel. Extras may be purchased.

Saturday, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM; 2 sessions starting August 15, 2009, ending August 16, 2009

Cost: $210.00
00532A Tamale Cooking

Learn the intricacies of making tamales while cooking three different types to highlight the different techniques helpful in tamale making. Make your own tamales and then get some in depth information from the chef. Enjoy the tasty fruits of your labor at the end of class. You will master and enjoy Red Chile and Pork Tamales, Southern Mexican Chicken Tamales in Banana Leaf and Sweet Anise Seed Tamales. This is a hands on class. Fee includes travel and course.

Friday, 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM; 1 session on August 14, 2009

Cost: $130.00

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Summer Art Classes

We have some great art classes coming up. Improve your skills or learn something new this Summer!

02180 Portraits & Faces in Color For Artists and Craftspeople
Paint SetAnyone can learn these fun and easy basic and advanced techniques for drawing and painting faces on 2D and 3D surfaces in color with paints, color pencils, ink and more. Learn how to prepare the surfaces and different projects. We will cover the basics of step by step facial proportions at different ages, male and female, and how to portray lifelike character with facial expressions. There will be many inspirational examples and samples to view in class. Students please bring items such as gourds, wood, fabric or collages to practice on. Please bring a sack lunch.
Note A $25 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the first class.

Saturday, Sunday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM; 2 sessions starting July 25, 2009, ending July 26, 2009
Cost: $95.00
Materials Cost: $25.00

02173 Pastels are Paint…Not Chalk
This two-day workshop is a simple hands-on class that is a great way to experience pastels. We will talk about pastels and try working with different makes of pastels and papers. On Saturday, we will meet at Artisan Studio for the day to experiment with pastels without the pressure of perfect composition. For those of you coming back to art after a hiatus, this is a great class: pastels require no liquid mixing or waiting for things to dry… just get going with color! This class is designed for those with a curiosity of pastel painting and have wondered where to start.
Note: A materials fee of $10 is payable to the instructor on Friday night.

Friday, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM; Saturday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM; 2 sessions starting July 31, 2009, ending August 1, 2009
Cost: $80.00
Materials Cost: $10.00

02207 Sketching and Creative Journaling
Sketching and journaling outdoors is a wonderful way to enhance your appreciation of Albuquerque’s wild and urban areas. Both beginners and more experienced artists are welcome. Through group instruction and sharing by participants we will be inspired by easy sketching techniques and styles in watercolor, pen & ink, and color pencil. During the summer we will take field trips to the cooler elevation’s in the mountains near Albuquerque. Some short hikes to picturesque sites will be included. Each week we will visit a different place and record our experiences with a variety of creative words and images. Carpooling is encouraged. Approximate cost of materials is $35. A supplies list will be available at registration. Only the first class will meet at the Nature Center.
A supplies list will be available at registration.

Sunday, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM; 4 sessions starting August 2, 2009, ending August 23, 2009
Cost: $95.00


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Intro to Digital Videography

Video CameraDevelop your technical and creative skills as a digital videographer. Learn how to achieve satisfying and professional-looking footage using your own digital video camera. Implement some basic skills and shooting techniques. Topics include:

  • DV format
  • Video camera capabilities, features and operation
  • Camera control
  • Movement and composition
  • Shots that make up a scene
  • Sound
  • Light
  • Shoot with editing in mind

Class includes hands-on demonstrations and video exercises.
Prerequisite: Working knowledge of your digital video camera; must have a digital video camera (any type). Taught by Barak Naggan - see instructor information below.

July 20-24, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, 1-4pm
$249.00
CE South Building, 1634 University Blvd NE, Albuquerque
#55911, Section SQA
Register here.

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About the Instructor: Barak Naggan

Barak Naggan is a professional adventure video and stills photographer, cinematographer and owner of a local multimedia production company who travels the world doing what he loves to do. He has documented trips for Israeli television and magazines. He was the primary videographer for an Israeli aerial photography company. Barak is one of the first to complete the training with Apple Computers to become an Apple Certified Trainer in New Mexico, and the scope of his expertise and professional experience are quite an asset for Continuing Education at UNM.

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A New Career Within Weeks

Ever considered becoming a Phlebotomist? Phlebotomy is the practice of drawing blood for medical needs. Our Phlebotomy Certificate Program, designed in partnership with TriCore Reference Laboratories, prepares individuals to break into the medical profession as a phlebotomist. Students complete 60 hours of theory, lecture and review, 60 hours of lab, and 36 hours of Work Skills in the Workplace. In addition, students will complete a 100-hour clinical experience at one of the TriCore Reference Laboratories.

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    Advantages of the Phlebotomy Certificate:

  • High demand for phlebotomists
  • Employment stability
  • Variety of job opportunities
  • Competitive salaries
  • Benefits
  • Opportunities for advancement
    Benefits of our program include:

  • Needle stick insurance is included
  • Immunization management is included
  • Program includes a Work Skills component

Apple Pro Certifications

Apple WomanDifferentiate yourself to employers and prospective clients as an Apple Certified Pro, and gain a competitive edge in the ever-changing job market. Apple certification programs create a benchmark for assessing users’ proficiency in Apple’s professional applications. Level One certification attests to basic operational knowledge of the application. Level Two demonstrates knowledge of advanced features and a deeper understanding of the application.

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UNM Continuing Education is the only Apple Authorized Training Center in New Mexico. We offer Apple Authorized Training for certification in Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro, Apple’s premiere video-editing and audio-editing software, and administer exams for all available Apple Certifications, including all Pro Apps and Mac OS X exams. Take advantage of the opportunity to visit the Land of Enchantment in the heart of the American Southwest while getting your Apple Certification training.

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For More Information
Call the Program Supervisor at (505) 277-6037 or email digitalarts@dce.unm.edu for information.

Digital Discover Series - Summer 09

photographyGet up and running on the things that make using a computer and digital camera fun! You don’t have to spend a lot of money or time in class. These classes are very affordably priced, and are practical and to-the-point. Learn how to email photos to your friends and relatives, get started with your digital camera, or sell your stuff on eBay.

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Check out these classes this summer:

Buying a Digital Camera - #50201, starts June 30, $49

Intro to Editing Digital Photos - #50202, starts July 11, $59

Intro to Scanning and Digitizing Photos - #50204, starts July 7, $59

Sending Photos via Email - #50205, starts July 21, $59

Getting Started with your Digital Camera - #50207, starts June 13 or July 27, $59

Selecting the Right Camcorder, #50210, starts July 23, $49

Introduction to Editing Home Movies, #50212, starts July 23, $49

Social Media: Blogs, Facebook, and Linked-In - #50304, starts July 16, $49

Intro to eBay - #50311, starts June 27, $49

Selling on eBay - #50312, starts July 25, $99

All classes are at Continuing Education at UNM, 1634 University Blvd. NE

Questions? Contact Caroline Orcutt at 277-6037.

Online courses are also available and cover various topics. Visit our Registration Site to find out more.

The Greening of Albuquerque - Free Lecture By Mayor Martin Chavez

June 5, 2009; 1pm - 4pm

Martin ChavezAlbuquerque Mayor Martin Chávez, who is dedicated to ensuring Albuquerque’s health and prosperity for future generations, will give a free public lecture on “Albuquerque Green.” The lecture will be held at 2pm in the North Building Auditorium at UNM Continuing Education. The lecture is part of the “Living Green – You Can Do It!” green fair and membership drive that the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of New Mexico is hosting.

The green fair will be held on June 5th from 1pm – 4pm. At the event, there will be experts and displays where patrons can check out simple ideas to improve their homes, gardens, and lifestyles.

Also, those attending the event who are age 50+ can join the many seasoned learners who enjoy courses at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute for only $20. Distinguished professors and other experts give their best teaching in courses on art, history, literature, science and much more.

For more information on the lecture, green fair, or membership drive please contact Maya Sutton at 277-6179 or mmsutton@unm.edu or visit dce.unm.edu/osher.

Location Information and Maps

Geographic Information Systems - Free Info Session

GlobeWednesday June 3 2009 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Come to this free informational session and learn how to use Geographic Information Systems to help identify solutions for complex, real world challenges. GIS provides tools to analyze any comprehensive set of data tied to location information.

More and more businesses are turning to GIS to address their needs for data collection and to make more informed decisions.

Program instructors Tim O’Brien and Kurt Menke will be on hand to answer questions about the GIS Analyst Certificate and provide information on job opportunities in New Mexico.

For more information, email: itpro@dce.unm.edu or call (505) 277-6033.

Yoga! Yoga! Yoga!

Yoga PoseSummer can be a very stressful time. Economic woes, graduation activities and preparing for the Summer school break have many of us on the ropes. Its easy to feel overwhelmed, but fear not fair citizens. UNM Continuing Education has a summer full of yoga classes for people of all backgrounds and experience levels. From Yoga for Back Care to Yoga for Menopause, we’ve got you covered. Yoga for the Rest of Us is for anyone interested in relaxation, and requires no experience.

Don’t let stress get the best of you! Improve your mind, body and soul this Summer!

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Click here for more information on UNMCE’s Health & Relaxation program

Become a Certified Personal Trainer

Personal TrainerLearn the skills to become a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) for a career move or for your own personal knowledge through the World Instructor Training Schools (W.I.T.S.). This challenging course is taught in collaboration with W.I.T.S. and local health clubs over a six-week period for better retention and skill competency; the certification exam is held on the sixth week.

The course is a 36 hour program which includes 15 hours of lecture, 15 hours of practical training, and 6 hours allotted for the exam. Students will set up and complete a 20 hour internship which is also part of the certification, providing a great opportunity to connect with employers while getting practical experience.

Students will have to provide proof of CPR training for issuance of certificate. The local Red Cross offers CPR training; for further information, see their website: redcrossalbq.org.

Course Dates: Saturdays, June 13 – July 25, 2009
Course Time: 9:00am to 4:00pm
Cost: $599 For: 36 hours
Location: UNM Continuing Education
1634 University Blvd. NE
Albuquerque, NM

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