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See a world-class performer in a world-class venue!

Published by cewebster April 21st, 2008 in Of Note, Travel & Culture and UNM Continuing Education. Closed

Join the Story of New Mexico on a fun field trip to the
Spencer Theater to see a concert by Marvin Hamlisch.

Enroll online here or use course
# 00380 RST to register other ways
Departs: Friday, May 9, 8 am
Returns: Saturday, May 10, 9 pm

Marvin Hamlisch’s life in music is notable for its great versatility, as well as substance. As a composer, Mr. Hamlisch has won virtually every major entertainment award that exists including three Oscars, four Grammys, four Emmys, a Tony and three Golden Globe awards — not to mention a Pulitzer! His Spencer Theater concert will include many of his own hits and favorite piano compositions. He has composed scores for such Hollywood blockbusters as The Sting, The Way We Were, The Spy Who Loved Me, Ordinary People, and Sophie’s Choice. Mr. Hamlisch’s breakthrough hit was his arrangement and performance of Scott Joplin’s The Entertainer for The Sting. His score for The Way We Were won 2 Grammy Awards. He co-wrote Nobody Does it Better for the 1977 Bond film, The Spy Who Loved Me, as well as extensive work on Broadway, earning his Tony Award and Pulitzer.

The Spencer Theater features a crystal lobby and the spectacular glass artwork of Dale Chihuly. Limited enrollment. Fee includes lodging at the Inn of the Mountain Gods, tickets to performance and van travel.

Fabled storyteller shares family tales of Jewish pioneers

Published by cewebster April 21st, 2008 in Travel & Culture and UNM Continuing Education. Closed

Jewish History in New Mexico

Learn the struggles of Jewish pioneers in New Mexico like they were your own family with the fabled storyteller Sharon Niederman. An author who specializes in New Mexico, and former President of the New Mexico Jewish Historical Society, Sharon shares family tales in her lecture, then guides us to a Las Vegas cemetery where the headstones speak of the journey from Germany across the Santa Fe Trail. Be treated to Yiddish words, wisdom and sayings over lunch. Sharon has guided many Field Trips for the Story of New Mexico and is a favorite with our students for her wit, warmth and wisdom.

Enhance travel with the back story!
Enroll in both lecture and tour for a unique experience:

Lecture: Jewish History (German-Jewish immigrants in New Mexico)
Thursday, May 15, 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Enroll online here or use # 00398 RJH to register other ways

Travel: Jewish History — The Headstones Speak
Friday, May 16, 8 am -7 pm
Enroll online here or use # 00398A RJF to register other ways

UNM employees: All Lectures & Field Trips are eligible for UNM Tuition Remission!

How to Cater Your Own Party

Published by cewebster April 20th, 2008 in Personal Enrichment and UNM Continuing Education. Closed

Learn how to give a great party while enjoying it as a guest!
How to Cater Your Own Party
Enroll online now or use course # 03281 RAA
Tuesday, 6 - 9 pm, May 9
Call Registration at 277-0077 or visit the link for more instructions

Gilda Latzky, long time professional caterer will show you how to give a party without being tied to the kitchen. Learn how to “be a guest at your own party” as you have time to enjoy the company of your guests and being an attentive host. We will discuss timing, logistics, garnishing and service, as well as produce a delicious menu in advance so you can enjoy the party. Note: A food fee of $12 will be collected at the start of the class meeting.

Gilda is an energetic person with an interesting and unusual background. She founded and ran her own business , The Epicurean Gallery, in New York City, where she taught French and Italian cuisine and baking for 27 years. Gilda moved to New Mexico “because she just couldn’t stay away,” and immediately attracted a following.

Be an Insider at Business or Law School

Published by cewebster April 16th, 2008 in Business, Events and UNM Continuing Education. Closed

Complimentary events to give you the inside track: Learn what it’s really like to get a law degree or a Masters Degree in Business Administration.

At these free events, attendees will benefit from Kaplan’s inside tips on admissions, strategies on test taking, and an informative discussion on careers. Additionally, experts will help applicants reduce anxiety about preparing and completing the admissions process by providing information about admissions factors, advice on developing a strong personal essay, and a realistic application timeline. These seminars are designed to give attendees an advantage over other school applicants!
Coming soon: Insider Seminars and Panels
Business School Insider: Wednesday, June 11 – 6-8pm
Law School Insider: Tuesday, June 24 – 6-8pm

For more information about the Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions courses, please visit www.kaptest.com or call 1-800-KAP-TEST.

For questions about these events, please email nbowring@unm.edu or call 277-6445.

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

Published by cewebster April 16th, 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 by cewebster April 10th, 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.

Digital Arts Conference a great success!

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

The recent Digital Arts Conference, held on March 1, 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 day.

The keynote presentation by Bart Cleveland 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 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 virtual “inside look” at the studio.

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 ‘Digital Arts Conference a great success!’

Digital Wedding Photography

Published by cewebster April 8th, 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 by cewebster April 7th, 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 by cewebster April 4th, 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