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Writers Conference- From Start to Sales V

Published on April 20, 2009 in Personal Enrichment and UNM Continuing Education. Closed Tags: , , , .

On Saturday, April 25, 2009 from 8:30am–4:30pm UNM Continuing Education will be hosting a conference designed to give attendees what they asked for. For the cost of $140 conference attendees will be treated to a humorous keynote speaker and prolific author of 19 novels, have the opportunity to meet with editors and agents and learn what’s selling in the publishing industry, and what they are buying. All attendees also have the opportunity to sign up for a one-on-one meeting with an editor or agent to “pitch” their writing project. The Writers Conference will be held at the UNM Continuing Education North Building 1634 university Blvd NE.

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Learn to Cook this April

Published on March 11, 2009 in Personal Enrichment and UNM Continuing Education. Closed Tags: , , .

Learn to cook this April through these two new courses offered by UNM Continuing Education:

Do Ahead Appetizers [03291] Tuesday, April 7 from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Classic Italian with Pizaazz [03294] Tuesday, April 14 from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm.

Learn easy to prepare appetizers that can all be made hours in advance and require little last minute preparation. Also, have fun learning how to prepare classic Italian dishes to impress.

From Hobby to Webstore [05380]

Published on February 18, 2009 in Personal Enrichment and UNM Continuing Education. Closed Tags: .

From Hobby to Webstore is one of the many new classes Continuing Education at UNM is offering this spring. This class will further evaluate and refine your product or idea, plus give you the resources and knowledge you need before contacting a web designer. See what you can achieve through your very own web store on March 6 from 1:00-5:00PM at Streett Studio in Bosque Farms.

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Start the New Year With a New You

Published on December 8, 2008 in Personal Enrichment and UNM Continuing Education. Closed

The Personal Enrichment Program offers you a variety of courses in health and relaxation, reading and writing, arts and much more. There are many personal enrichment classes starting this January. Take a look at a few:

PEPBreakfast and Brunch (03253)
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Conquering Clutter (04341)
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Cross Country Skiing: Basic Touring (10660)
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Debt Free Living (11704)
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Check out a catalog to see all Personal Enrichment classes. Request a Spring catalog here.

Enrich Your Life This November!

Published on October 13, 2008 in Personal Enrichment and UNM Continuing Education. Closed

It isn’t too late to take a class this Fall semester. There is a wide variety of Personal Enrichment courses being offered this November:

Therapeutic Massage [06489]
Come and experience the therapeutic and nurturing touch of massage in this hands-on class. Full body techniques for stress and injury are taught. 2 Sessions

Saturday, Nov. 8 - Sunday, Nov. 9 
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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The Enneagram I [04346]
The Enneagram, meaning “9 ways” is a remarkable tool for understanding yourself and others. This course is an introduction to the nine personality types outlined by this ancient psychological system. 1 Session

Saturday, Nov. 15
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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Winter Birds of Bosque del Apache [15907]
This course will concentrate on the field marks, behavior and life history of the more common winter birds of the Bosque del Apache. 4 Sessions

Tuesday, Nov. 11- Tuesday, Dec. 2
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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29 and Dine - Italian [03287]
Come to 29 and Dine and learn to cook a meal in 29 minutes or less. We will use traditional and new ideas and incorporate what is fresh for the season. 1 Session

Wednesday, Nov. 5
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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Santa Fe - natural or unnatural? You decide!

Published on July 11, 2008 in Personal Enrichment and UNM Continuing Education. Closed

We explore Santa Fe from a couple of different angles. Experience a Santa Fe you never knew!
Join us for some great field trips in August with the Story of New Mexico:

Vintage Santa Fe
Join experienced vintage shopper Sharon Niederman for a day of treasure hunting among Santa Fe’s most interesting second-hand shops. Sharon is an author with many published books about the Southwest to her credit, and is a popular guide of many Story field trips.

But shoppers, this isn’t just about bargain hunting. We will look at the history of the world-famous “Santa Fe style” of dress to observe the distinctive, timeless style, and the textiles and designs that express the multilayered cultural heritage of New Mexico. Lunch at the Guadalupe Café. Fee includes travel and tour guide.
Friday, August 8, 8 am - 6pm
Enroll online here or call Registration at 277-0077 with
# 00409 SSW | Cost: $79

Ghosts, Mysteries and Legends of Santa Fe
Not only is our tour guide, Stephanie Beninato, a long-term resident, but she has lived in two haunted houses. Hear about the ever-present personalities behind the walls of both public and private buildings in Santa Fe. Learn where you too might meet a ghost. Even if you are a nonbeliever, have fun learning about the legends. Fee includes travel and tour.
Sunday, August 17, 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Enroll online here or call Registration at 277-0077 with
# 00419 SGT | Cost: $82

Santa Fe Garden Tour: Past and Present
Do you love gardens but forget to look for them with all the other distractions in town? Explore Santa Fe gardens with a local gardener and historian. See what it takes to make these cool, quiet spaces in galleries, public buildings and private places. Fee includes guide and travel.
Friday, August 22, 8 am - 5 pm
Enroll online here or call Registration at 277-0077 with
# 00420 SSG | Cost: $85

Kukulcan: A learning community

Published on July 8, 2008 in Personal Enrichment, Travel & Culture and UNM Continuing Education. Closed

Learn Spanish during a 2 week bicultural immersion field trip in México! Speak in Spanish for real life situations and converse with native speakers, and learn Spanish while enjoying México’s natural beauty and rich cultural background.

Kukulcan, an educational community near Cuernavaca, México, provides a supportive bicultural experience for students of Spanish. History, literature, music, traditional medicine and film courses are taught in English. Students enjoy the arts and crafts of México and fun bicultural experiences such as folkloric dance and Latin American popular and folk songs.

Kukulcan features wireless internet, a cooking lab, beautiful gardens and swimming pools - and more! Students stay with a Mexican family and become part of their lives, or for an additional fee for meals, stay in the Residence Halls.

Departing: Sunday, Aug 31, 2008 Returning: Saturday, Sept 13, 2008
Section FKR. Please register by July 31.

Enjoy Christmas in Kukulcan:
Departing: Saturday, Dec 20, 2008
Returning: Friday, Jan 2, 2009
Section FKS. Please register by Nov. 1.
This is a great choice for teachers!

Interested? Have questions? contact the Program Supervisor: Email joanrc@unm.edu or call 277-0563

Your Original Screenplay Made Great !

Published on June 30, 2008 in Business, Of Note, On Camera!, Personal Enrichment and UNM Continuing Education. Closed

Prepare Your Screenplay for a Competitive Market.

What makes a screenplay stand out? How can you develop what you have now to give you a serious shot at an option? Join this limited space class and get inspiring, fun but intense pitching sessions, script development knowledge and individual attention for your project. Prerequisite: 23457 or prior screenwriting experience. Stephanie Kuehn is an accomplished playwright, screenwriter and performer.

To register for this class click on the course number 23458 or call our registration office directly at 277-0077.  Class starts on August 2.

Health, wellness & stress management

Published on June 4, 2008 in Personal Enrichment and UNM Continuing Education. Closed

The schedules are convenient and the classes are affordable, and you can try something new without a long-term gym contract! We have a diverse range of classes with excellent instructors. Try something fun to improve your wellness! You can learn the ancient art of Qigong, become introduced to Reiki, or enjoy the fun of moving your body in a NIA class. Feldenkrais: Awareness through Movement shows you how to use your own nervous system to affect personal change. Click the link to learn more about instructor Mary Ann Thomson, who can attest to the lifelong benefits of Feldenkrais in her own life.

Discover your own personal power with Anthony Rosales’ Fitness Boxing class. This guy will make you move, push, sweat and try until you succeed.

Stress relief techniques can provide benefits such as an improved immune system, slower heart rate, lower blood pressure, and greater mental clarity. Many of the classes below are specifically designed to share techniques that address stress.

Many classes are starting soon! See below:
Click the course links below to see the course description, where you may register online if you choose. Or, obtain the course and section number and call Registration at 277-0077. Date shown is generally the start date of the class. When more than one date is shown, there is a choice of multiple sections.
• Pilates: Core Training- June 5, June 6, June 7
• Fitness Boxing - June 7
• NIA - June 9, June 11
• T’ai Chi Ch’uan - Traditional Yang Style Long Form: Beginner - June 9
• Stretch / Strength / Relaxation - June 10
• Guided Meditation - June 10
• Pilates with Springs - June 11
• Feldenkrais: Awareness Through Movement - June 12
• Spin in the Zone - June 12
• Relax and Renew - June 15, July 3
• Qigong - June 19
• T’ai Chi Chih®: Beginning - June 21
• Simplify Your Life - June 23
• Sitting with Ease: Meditation - June 25
• Pilates Reformer - July 8
• Weight Lifting for Women - July 8
• Introduction to Reiki - July 12
• Therapeutic Massage - July 19
• Introduction to Reflexology - July 19
• Strategies to Relieve Stress - July 26

UNM staff & retirees, all classes are eligible for UNM Tuition Remission. (except Youth Program classes for those under 18.)

UNM Young Writers Conference coming soon!

Published on May 16, 2008 in Personal Enrichment and UNM Continuing Education. Closed

UNM Young Writers Conference
Saturday, June 7, 9 am - 3 pm
Enroll online here or call Registration with course #17180 SAA
Cost: $55 includes keynote, choice of workshops, boxed lunch

Calling all writers ages 10 - 17! Spend a day in the company of professional writers and publishers. Learn about writing and getting published.

Keynote presented by award-winning author-illustrator Betsy James. Workshops are hands-on and conducted by experienced writers in an intimate, encouraging environment. There will be opportunities for participants to share their work if they wish.

Choose from a variety of workshop topics, including how to:
• develop characters and dialogue
• write screenplays
• create and publish comic books
• write for newspapers
• revise and publish your work

Learn more about the Young Writers Conference here
Enroll online here or call Registration with course #17180 SAA