Monthly Archive for August, 2007

New! more one-on-one time with computer instructors

Published on August 31, 2007 in Computers, Of Note and UNM Continuing Education. Closed

keyboard"New tutoring & computer lab options for classroom & online computer students create more opportunities for one-on-one time with a computer instructor.

These courses have been specifically designed to support computer students of desktop business applications with dedicated lab time and instructor guidance.

Course # 53925 FEA
Desktop Applications Intructor’s Open Computer Lab
For students enrolled in any online or classroom based desktop applications in Word, Excel, Access or PowerPoint. This course provides 12 hours of lab time with a qualified instructor.
Schedule: Thursdays, 1-3pm, Sept. 13, Oct. 11 & 25, Nov. 15 & 29, Dec. 13
See the full course description where you may enroll online here.

Especially for Access students: a twice-monthly Access-only Lab!

Course #53921 FBA
Access Instructor’s Open Computer Lab
Bring your questions to the lab and learn from the instructor and other students also studying Access. For students enrolled in any classroom or online Access course at any level.
Schedule: Thursdays, 1-3pm, Sept. 13, Oct. 4 & 18, Nov. 1 & 29, Dec. 13
See the full course description where you may enroll online here.

(Please note that a Practice Lab has been, and will continue to be, provided for the benefit of all of our current computer students.)

Find out more about online courses
UNM Continuing Education partners with Element K® and Gatlin Education Services to offer an extensive and growing library of online courses. Our students love the quality and convenience of anytime, anywhere learning! Plus, our new ePortal offers online registration and the world’s most comprehensive collection of online courses. (Find out about our online classes here. or, email ceonline@unm.edu.)

This is huge! Flash Animation & Motion Graphics Festival to be held in Albuquerque

Published on August 28, 2007 in Digital Arts, Events, Of Note and UNM Continuing Education. Closed

2007 Best in the SW
Flash Animation & Motion Graphics
Conference & Awards Festival
October 8-11
Embassy Suites - Albuquerque

Some of the biggest names in the industry will be here . . .
Meet the artists who created animations and visual effects for The Bourne Ultimatum, Star Wars, Harry Potter, Disney, The Simpsons and Nickelodeon.

Top Hollywood animators, motion graphics artists and VFX artists are coming to the Best in the SouthWest: Flash Animation and Motion Graphics Festival to share their skills, work, and professional insights in panel discussions and workshop sessions for a full week of non-stop animation, visual effects, motion graphics, and animation. Learn from the best and be inspired!

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Only $15 / session: Expert Series in Adobe Creative Suite 3 starts Sept. 5

Published on August 24, 2007 in Digital Arts, Events, Of Note and UNM Continuing Education. Closed

Join us as we explore digital media history in the making. This year, Adobe did something that they have never done before — upgraded 13 applications at the same time, that will change the way digital media artists & designers work.

Only $15 per session!
The Expert Series starts with Photoshop on September 5, and covers the new features & software in Adobe Creative Suite 3 in short lunchtime courses for only $15 per session. Save $15 when you enroll in the entire Series of Six for only $75! This InfoByte is a great introduction to the local digital design scene, and all the excitement that has propelled New Mexico to the forefront of digital media!

Learn more about what makes this so revolutionary after the jump…

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Learn how to make a horror movie by Halloween! Starts September 8.

Published on August 24, 2007 in Of Note, On Camera! and UNM Continuing Education. Closed

It’s absolutely frightening what a good idea this is. Take a “crash course” in everything you need to know to create your own horror movie by combining three of our Screenwriting and Digital Filmmaking courses. You can get all three accomplished before Halloween, so you can debut your artistry and scare people.

Best of all, enroll for all three at the same time and save money!

Halloween Package

No.
Course
Starts
23461 Writing the Horror Movie Sep 8, 07
23492 Horror Makeup & Costuming Sep 25, 07
55961 Funding and Marketing Your Video Oct 4, 07

Halloween Package Discount | Enroll for all three courses listed above at the same time—as a Package—and pay only $549, saving $88 over the cost of the individual courses!

Note: Make sure to request the Halloween Package Discount at time of Registration in order to receive it. Package Discount not available with online registration at this time.
Download this information as a PDF.

Doggy dancin’ - yeah, we said it, doggy dancin’!

Published on August 24, 2007 in UNM Continuing Education. Closed

Carolyn ballroom dances with RookieIt’s not just for people anymore!

The Personal Enrichment Program offers a brand new course:
Dancing for Dogs (Canine Freestyle)
Six week course starts Friday, Sept. 7
7 pm - 8 pm

Dancing with your dog isn’t just a good idea — it’s an international craze! See a video of the dog and his person that started it all. Use these links: Video of Rookie and Carolyn Scott in a Grease number | Tribute video to Rookie and Carolyn.

The instructor for our own Canine Freestyling class was featured in an Albuquerque Journal article recently: (will need a subscription or to watch an ad for a trial pass to view) Canine Freestyling is Gaining Popularity in the United States.

Note: This popular course has filled, although you may sign up for a waiting list at the class link.
It’s worth checking out our other great courses in fun and enlightening topics like Cooking, Languages and Personal Communication. Register early — popular classes fill fast!

Great Field Trips for a September to Remember

Published on August 22, 2007 in Travel & Culture and UNM Continuing Education. Closed

September is such a beautiful month in New Mexico. Harvests coming in, the smell of roasting chiles, lovely fall colors… This is just a prime time to see the state!

Many of our tours feature expert guides — historians, authors, locals, archaeologists — to enhance the travel experience and make the places you see more meaningful.

See all of our great field trips for September. <<< with course descriptions and links to online registration.

Don't miss out on the fun! Here’s the calendar for a September to remember:

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New! Integrative Wellness: Medical Herbalism 101, a 12 week course, starts August 28

Published on August 14, 2007 in Business, Health Care & Human Services, Of Note and UNM Continuing Education. Closed

A greater mainstream acceptance of the validity of ancient and native medicines is an exciting revolution in contemporary health care. This acceptance of the “alternative” is signalled by the new term of “complementary” medicine. A partnership of ancient traditions with dramatic advances in science and technology is making exciting new innovations possible. The understanding of medicine as the support of healing and wellbeing is exemplified by the concept of integrative wellness.

Learn more about the Integrative Wellness courses —first course starts Aug. 28!
Learn more about the wonderful instructors for Integrative Wellness

Outstanding instructors for a variety of modalities

Medical Herbalism 101, 12 Tuesday evenings starting August 28.
A team of instructors includes the owner of Herbs, Etc. in Santa Fe and a practicing Medical Herbalist; a licensed Acupuncturist, Chinese Herbalist and Registered Professional Herbalist; and the owner-operator of The Herb Store in Albuquerque for 14 years, a wild-crafter who makes his own herbal medicine and has taught courses in botany and wild plant identification.

Curanderismo in the 21st Century, one 5 hour Saturday session on September 8, a concentrated, convenient Curanderismo course taught by a Registered Nurse & Curandera.

Curanderismo and Community, a unique workshop on 2 Saturdays starting September 15. Taught by the core group of a community of traditional healing professionals, Kalpulli Izkalli (which means Community House of Light), including a Nurse Practitioner, Massage Therapist, Reiki Master and Ceremonial Leader among others.

Ayurveda: An Integrated Approach to Wellness, 4 Saturday mornings starting November 13. Taught by an instructor and practitioner with The Ayurvedic Institute. The Ayurvedic Institute was brought to Albuquerque by its founder, Dr. Vasant Lad, and is known around the world and recognized as one of the leading Ayurveda schools and Ayurvedic health spas outside of India.

Sustainability & Community - from basics to the big picture

Published on August 7, 2007 in UNM Continuing Education. Closed

If you have been intrigued by the challenges of achieving sustainable development — whether as part of a greater community, or in your own backyard — we hope you’ll check out some of the exciting educational opportunities coming up soon!

FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC:
Mayor Martin Chávez speaks on the future of Albuquerque
Tuesday, September 18, 1:30-3:30pm
Attendees may enter a drawing good for $50 towards any UNM Continuing Education course.
For more information click here

ECOVILLAGE DESIGN EDUCATION
The Worldview Dimension starts September 8.
These courses are United Nations-approved (lending them a truly global perspective). They are comprehensive introductions to the emerging field of sustainable community design and development. Each “Dimension” or course includes a two day site visit to a New Mexico ecovillage project.
For more information click here
For online enrollment click here

Personal Enrichment Program
NEW! HOME & GARDEN COURSES
This is where we get down to the grass-roots, the nitty gritty — hands-on, in your own backyard!
For more information / an overview click here
Use the links below to see the course description, where you may register online if you choose:
Intro to Creating Green Living Environments — starts Sept. 11
Reduce Your Use, Your Impact & Save Money — starts Sept. 19
Creating Earth Community — starts October 3