Start the new fiscal year with a class on open source framework Ruby on Rails for web programming. Andres Paglayan teaches how to develop a dynamic website from scratch using Rails. Class is held on July 1, 3, 8, and 10 from 1 pm to 5 pm. Cost is $495. Requires a knowledge of HTML and six months experience with any scripting language. Course #61410 Section SAA. Contact Carol March 277-6033 cmarch@unm.edu with questions.
Monthly Archive for June, 2008
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.
Maybe this is the summer that you want to take your enjoyment of writing a step further. We have two great instructors, Eileen Stanton and Tom Bird, who share their years of expertise and experience in the publishing world in some great classes this summer. Click on the course title links to see the course description, where you may register online if you choose. Or, call Registration at 277-0077 with the course and section number to register.
Tom Bird’s popular course has been helping many writers get published over the years:
Everything You Need to Know to Get Your Book Written and Published
- 6-9 pm Friday July 25, & Saturday, 9 am - 4 pm, July 26
Eileen Stanton wrote a syndicated semi-biographical humor column for almost two decades, hosted a daily radio talk show, headed an advertising, public relations and video production company, and was editor of two newspapers. She wrote, directed and produced hundreds of documentaries for TV, and thousands of commercials, as well as more than 5,000 articles to newspapers and magazines. She has taught professional writing courses on cruise ships and still teaches at four universities. She has recently completed two of seven novels, which won first place in national contests. Eileen also acts as the Conference Coordinator for our annual Writers Conference. This summer, Eileen teaches:
How to Write and Sell to Magazines - Thursdays, July 10 - 24, 9 am - noon
Writing - Wednesdays, July 23 & 30, 6 - 8 pm
Write Proposals that Sell Your Nonfiction Book - Saturday, August 9, 9 am - 4pm
We have a fine group of qualified instructors, including accountants and Certified Financial Planners, to teach personal financial management to our students. Our instructors can show you how to be proactive instead of reactive when it comes to your money.
Learn to manage your personal finances to meet your goals. You can plan for the future with confidence when you have the knowledge you need.
Learn more about Terri Berrenberg, CPA™, who teaches: You Only Retire Once: Do it Right the First Time! We have some other interesting classes coming up soon:
July 10 Art of Investing & Portfolio Management
July 15 You Only Retire Once: Do It Right the First Time!
July 16 You Can Own Your Own Home
Fundamentals of Case Management
Lunch and Learning Workshop
Friday, June 27, 8:30-4:30
We are offering a discovery opportunity for those interested in a career in Case Management. Enjoy a one-day workshop setting in a dynamic learning environment, with a networking lunch included, while you get an overview of the profession from current professionals in the industry.
Enroll online here or use course #38055 SQA to enroll with our Registration Office at 277-0077.
Download a PDF with course information.
Questions? Contact Program Supervisor Marcia Stevenson, hhs@dce.unm.edu or 277-6025.
You can make healthy body care products at home, using simple, natural ingredients!
Did you know that some commercial face creams actually cause dry skin?
Home-made lotions, salves, soaps and balms are actually higher quality and better for you than most name brand items, which contain long lists of chemicals and organic solvents.
Elizabeth Barnes-Streett shows our students how to make body care products with simple, healthy ingredients. Read more about Elizabeth Barnes-Streett, who says, “We have so much fun in my classes and my students can’t believe how easy it is to make their own products.”
See the fun and enticing variety of Body Care Products you can make in the list of our current Crafts and Hobbies courses. On this page, click on the relevant course titles to learn more. You may register online or obtain the course and section number and call our Registration office at 277-0077.
Summer is a great time to learn to make something new!
Our Arts courses feature professional and life-long artists who teach insightful techniques of drawing and painting. The Arts courses are welcoming and encouraging for beginners as well as nurturing accomplished artists.
In Crafts & Hobbies courses, students learn to make valuable and unique treasures, guided by talented artisans in hands-on sessions. We have some unusual and exciting media for you to try.
Coming up soon:
Click on the course title links below to see the course description, where you may register online if you choose. Or, call Registration at 277-0077 with the course and section number to register. Date shown is start date. More than one date indicates more than one section of class is held.
Arts
Portraits & Faces in Color for Artists & Craftspeople - June 27
Tole and Decorative Painting - July 1
Oil Painting - July 2
Design with the Figure - July 12
The Luminous Collage - July 19
Crafts & Hobbies
Gift Baskets - June 25
Bead Stringing - June 28
Introduction to Glass Fusing - July 8, July 12
Creative Wire Rings - July 12
Rubber Stamping 101 - July 14
Scrapbooking 101 - July 18
Basket Weaving: Twill Weave Market Basket - July 19
Stained Glass: Beginning - July 20
Creative Wire Wrapping I - July 26
Silver Jewelry Using Metal Clay - July 26, July 27
Become a recognized Professional Certified Wedding Planner! This 40 hour course includes planning, coordinating, and directing weddings as well as a study of business structure, documentation information, contracts, how to work with vendors, marketing, and how to work with prospective brides and grooms. Fee includes workbooks, CDs, testing, and national certification from the Wedding Planning Institute.
Click here for the course description, where you may register online if you choose.
Questions? Contact the Program Supervisor, Marie McGhee, at 277-0723 or prodev@dce.unm.edu.
About the course:
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the legal system and basic concepts of paralegalism, including civil procedure, litigation, evidence, interviewing, law office management, ethics, Court rules and procedures. Students will learn basic library and online research, in addition to legal analysis and legal writing skills. Students will be trained to enter records into the District Court database.
About the internship:
This course provides placement and supervision of students in an internship with the DistrictCourt beginning with the Second Judicial District. Students will perform tasks as assigned by their supervisor in District Court, including entry of records in District Court databases. Students will meet with their instructor once each week at UNM Continuing Education. Students must complete 4-hour Orientation prior to beginning an internship.
About the is the instructor:
Anita Traub, J.D., is a 1985 graduate of the University of New Mexico School of Law, and has practiced law and divorce mediation. She began her teaching career as an adjunct professor in the Criminal Justice Department at Metropolitan State College of Denver in 2002, where she developed a mock trial program, in addition to teaching Constitutional Law, Criminal Procedure, Evidence and Women & the Law.
In March of 2004 she returned to Albuquerque to become a full-time instructor in the Paralegal Program at Metropolitan College. Anita taught an extensive list of courses, including Constitutional Law, Family Law, Civil Procedure, Legal Research, Advanced Legal Research & Writing, Trial Preparation & Practice, Immigration Law, Indian Law, Law Office Management, Estate Planning & Probate, and American Federal Government. She was honored as Outstanding Instructor by the students in 2005 and 2006.
In addition to teaching, Anita has been involved in both live and on-line paralegal course development both in New Mexico and Colorado. Most recently she has developed on-line courses in Immigration Law, Intellectual Property, Entertainment Law and Education Law.
Click here for the course description, where you may register online if you choose.
Questions? Contact the Program Supervisor, Marie McGhee, at 277-0723 or prodev@dce.unm.edu.
Immerse yourself in a week of Digital Photography or Filmmaking to learn everything you need to know!
Club Ed: Digital Photography: 9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday, July 7 - 11
We’ve put together four courses that will give you everything you need to know to take great digital pictures and put them to use! In just a week of your time, you can learn how to get your current print photographs into the computer, enjoy walking field trips led by an experienced digital photographer, and come back to the Digital Arts Computer Lab to learn how to edit your new photographs as well as calibrate your equipment.
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