Monthly Archive for April, 2008

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There’s still time to join us for the Administrative Professional Conference!

Published on April 16, 2008 in Business, Events, Of Note and UNM Continuing Education. Closed

“Moving Forward!”
7th Annual
Administrative
Professional Conference
Tuesday & Wednesday,
April 22 & 23, 8 am - 4:30 pm

Spend your day with Administrative Professionals who are focused on this challenging field. Explore a higher level of responsibility, action, and job satisfaction. Choose from 30 breakout sessions that focus on practical and purposeful career advancement topics including computer-based Power Users Track, Conflict Resolution, and Workplace Leadership & Communication sessions.

Price includes keynote speakers, workshops, participant materials, breakfast, lunch and snacks. Take advantage of Professional Organization information, exhibits, bookstore & door prizes, exercises, diet and relaxation demos and your choice of 30 breakout sessions.

Join us!
Register Online with these links:
Day 1 | Day 2 | Both days as a Series
Day 1: Course # 37110 RQA - $169
Day 2: Course # 37111 RQA - $169
Series price (register for both days) - $259

Use this form to register by fax or by phone.
Call Registration at 277-0077 or find instructions here.
Ask for the Series price ($259) to receive discount when enrolling for both days.
Discount for IAAP members: Day One (April 22) is $99

Click here for Conference information.

Questions? call Marie at 277-0723 or email prodev@dce.unm.edu.

Find your way around the wilderness

Published on April 10, 2008 in Personal Enrichment, Travel & Culture and UNM Continuing Education. Closed

Ready for a challenge?

Topo Map and Compass for the Wilderness Hiker course starts soon
Now enrolling - starts April 23!
Wednesdays, April 23 & 30, 6:30pm - 9:30pm,
Saturday, Sunday field trips,
May 3 & 4, 8:30am-4:40pm

Gain the confidence to hike cross-country (off trail) because you know exactly where you are.

The first evening covers the basics: topographic maps, declination, and supplies. The second evening concentrates on map contours — the unique feature of topo maps that gives you a picture of the terrain.

PLOT YOUR COURSE: The Saturday field trip meets in the mountains near Placitas. We hike 1-2 miles to a vantage point, and learn how to use a base-plate compass, take compass readings, practice triangulation, and learn to use map and compass together.

THE FUN OF ROUTEFINDING IN DIFFICULT TERRAIN:
On the Sunday field trip, we’ll spend most of the day on a challenging routefinding hike of several miles, learning how to walk on compass bearing in open and forested country and around obstacles.
Learn about a recent award the instructor, Susan Thiele, has received.

Enroll online here or call Registration at 277-0077 with course # 10892 RAA to register.

2008 Digital Arts Conference a great success!

Published on April 9, 2008 in Digital Arts, Events, Of Note, On Camera! and UNM Continuing Education. Closed

Digital Arts ConferenceThe recent Digital Arts Conference, held on March 1, 2008, brought together many leaders in Digital Arts, and packed a lot of learning experiences for graphic and web designers, digital photographers and filmmakers, into one dynamic day.

The keynote presentation by Bart Cleveland, principal of McKee Wallwork Cleveland, was told from a perspective gained in his experience leading major-award winning campaigns around the globe. He touched on great insights in the course of telling his stories. It was more than a keynote, it was an inspiring education in marketing for designers and marketers alike.

The general session by Jason Hariton of the recently built Albuquerque Studios, a premiere film production facility, explained its mission and the economic benefits to the Albuquerque community, as well as granting the audience a digital flyover through the studio — a virtual “inside look.”

And that’s just the beginning! There was a host of digital arts topics in the breakout sessions and networking opportunities at lunch and throughout the day. To the right, Maggie Macnab, Digital Arts Program instructor and recently published author of a book on design, answers a student’s questions about his project.

Continue reading ‘2008 Digital Arts Conference a great success!’

Digital Wedding Photography

Published on April 8, 2008 in Digital Arts, On Camera!, Personal Enrichment and UNM Continuing Education. Closed

Learn the basics of digital wedding photography. Combined with your creative talent, you can take amazing pictures! Class topics will cover when to shoot in RAW and when to shoot in JPEG, essential camera equipment, lens selection, photography styles based on client needs, day readiness, and presenting your customer outstanding finished prints.

There will be an outdoor field trip to simulate an on-location event, photographing your classmates using the topics learned in class. Prerequisite: 55801, must have a digital camera with manual capabilities. Suggested: 55821.

Enroll online here
or call Registration at 277-0077 with course # 55827 RQA
Thursdays 6-8pm & Saturdays 1-5pm, April 24 - May 15
Cost: $235 / For: 5 sessions over 3 weeks
Instructor Richard Nuñez

Writers: enroll by April 10 for 1-on-1 meeting with an editor or agent!

Published on April 7, 2008 in Events, Of Note, Personal Enrichment and UNM Continuing Education. Closed

Join us at our
Writers Conference
From Start to Sales IV
8:30 am - 4:30 pm,
Saturday, April 19
Fee of $130 includes lunch, panel discussion, breakout sessions, materials — AND — if you enroll by April 10 & sign up in advance — a FREE one-on-one meeting with an editor or agent!
Enroll online here or call Registration at 277-0077 with course # 14899 RAA

An Interactive Panel Discussion, conducted by leaders in publishing for our audience of writers, tells writers “What you need to know,” and gets our conference off to a great start!

Then learn just what YOU want to know, as our distinguished guests make themselves available for ten minute one-on-one meetings throughout the day. Make the most of a meeting between yourself and an editor or an agent to “pitch” your writing project or enjoy a one-on-one Q&A. NOTE: Enroll by April 10, then schedule your meeting in advance. (See meeting sign-up info below, at the end of this post.)

Panel:
• Tara Gavin, Senior Executive Editor at Harlequin / Silhouette, in charge of five genres at Harlequin.
• Emily Haynes, Editor at Plume, an imprint of the Penguin Group, specializing in political and current events, humor, women’s lifestyle and commercial women’s fiction.
• Katherine (K.C.) Compton, Editor-in-Chief of five periodicals including Grit, specializing in health and well-being.
• Jonathan Wacks, screen-writer / producer / director, in charge of Moving Image Arts and Garson Studios in Santa Fe; producer of Repo Man starring Emilio Estevez and director of film and TV.
• Mary Sue Seymour, agent with various book deals with Harper Collins, Harlequin American, Cook Communications Ministries, and Steeple Hill. Represents romance, women’s fiction, Christian books and nonfiction.
• Sally van Haitsma, literary agent with the Castiglia Literary Agency; interested in commercial and literary fiction, narrative nonfiction, education, business and current affairs.
• Patricia Moosbrugger, agent, whose list includes national bestsellers, literary fiction, crime, memoirs, history and popular culture.

Learn more about the Writers Conference here.
Learn more about our distinguished panel of guests here.

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TO SIGN UP FOR YOUR ONE-ON-ONE MEETING:
After you register,
contact Eileen Stanton, Conference Coordinator, at
estanton@cableone.net to sign up for your
FREE 10 minute one-on-one session with an editor or agent.

Learn Rock-Climbing from a pro

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

Rock Climbing
STARTS April 15!
Enroll online here
or call Registration at 277-0077
with course # 10685 to register

Experience the thrill and adventure of vertical rock climbing. Learn climbing techniques and the safe use of equipment through top roping. Gain the necessary basic skills to safely continue the journey into the world of vertical rock climbing.

The course will be conducted at UNM’s climbing walls and in the field. All equipment will be provided (details will be given at the first class meeting.)

Bring your own rope! Students need to bring 1 piece of 8 ft. long, 9-11 mm (3/8-7/8″) thick accessory rope. Students who park on UNM campus must purchase a parking permit.

6:30pm - 9:30pm, Tuesday, Thursday, April 15 - April 26
Field Trips, Saturday, April 19 & 26

Register now for the Administrative Professionals Conference

Published on April 4, 2008 in Business, Events, Of Note and UNM Continuing Education. Closed

“Moving Forward!”
7th Annual
Administrative
Professional Conference
Tuesday & Wednesday,
April 22 & 23, 8 am - 4:30 pm

Spend your day with Administrative Professionals who are focused on this challenging field. Explore a higher level of responsibility, action, and job satisfaction. Choose from 30 breakout sessions that focus on practical and purposeful career advancement topics including computer-based Power Users Track, Conflict Resolution, and Workplace Leadership & Communication sessions.

Price includes keynote speakers, workshops, participant materials, breakfast, lunch and snacks. Take advantage of Professional Organization information, exhibits, bookstore & door prizes, exercises, diet and relaxation demos and your choice of 30 breakout sessions.

Join us!
Register Online with these links:
Day 1 | Day 2 | Both days as a Series
Day 1: Course # 37110 RQA - $169
Day 2: Course # 37111 RQA - $169
Series price (register for both days) - $259

Use this form to register by fax or by phone.
Call Registration at 277-0077 or find instructions here.
Ask for the Series price ($259) to receive discount when enrolling for both days.
Discount for IAAP members: Day One (April 22) is $99

Click here for Conference information.

Questions? call Marie at 277-0723 or email prodev@dce.unm.edu.

Have a screenplay? Make it great!

Published on April 2, 2008 in Of Note, On Camera! and UNM Continuing Education. Closed

Instructor Stephanie Kuehn has been a teacher of screenwriting at UNM Continuing Education since 2005. Her critically acclaimed play, Final Angel, won the prestigious Chicago “After Dark Award” for Outstanding New Work of 2003 and was named among the top five new plays of that year. Ms. Kuehn worked as a script reader for Victory Gardens Theater, a Tony Award winning professional Chicago theatre.

Screenwriting:
Your Original Screenplay
Made Great
Starts Saturday, April 19
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. Instructor: award-winning playwright and screenwriter Stephanie Kuehn.

Cost: $299 for 6 weeks
Saturdays, 9am-noon, April 19 - May 24
Enroll online here or use course # 23458 RQA to register other ways
Call Registration at 277-0077

Next in the Expert Series: InDesign CS3

Published on April 1, 2008 in Digital Arts and UNM Continuing Education. Closed

InDesign CS3 for Your Company’s Print Material
12 noon - 1:15 pm
Wednesday, April 16
Cost: Only $19
Enroll online here or use # 50811 RQA
Call Registration at 277-0077
or click for more registration instructions

Learn techniques to more effectively produce your company’s print documents using InDesign CS3. We’ll cover basic document setup for creating letterhead, tri-fold brochures, and booklets. Explore placement of multiple images, working with tables and cell styles, and how to use effects and blend modes. Learn about InDesign’s print to web feature and the enhanced control panel, and more.
Presented by AdobeQuerque Expert Jason Nakai.

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The Expert Series overviews the most groundbreaking capabilities of the exciting new Adobe Creative Suite 3, a revolutionary upgrade resulting from Adobe’s merger with Macromedia, the other giant digital media company. Adobe CS3 software synergistically combines the products from each company while retaining the best features of both. Local leaders in the design industry present the essential features of CS3 in short lunchtime courses for only $19 per session.

Learn How Your House Can Save You Money & Help the Environment

Published on April 1, 2008 in Personal Enrichment and UNM Continuing Education. Closed

Reduce Your Use,
Your Impact,
& Save Money!
6-8pm, Wed, April 9

In one evening, this class will focus on how your household can reduce the use of utilities, toxic substances, help the environment… and keep more money in your pocket! Part of the class is hands-on. Learn how to install water saving appliances and create rain collection barrels. Read more about the instructor, Denise R. Wheeler, who also teaches Basic and Intermediate Home Repair classes and is the coordinator of Community Renovation Empowering Women, a volunteer building group working for agencies serving women and children in New Mexico.

Enroll online here or use course # 07524 RAA
Call Registration at 277-0077 or click for more registration instructions