Learn Screenwriting Techniques

Enroll in course Screenwriting Techniques for the Romantic Comedy, #23464 starting October 25, 2008. The cost is only $259. Join Jim Graebner to explore the popular romantic comedy genre, and learn to develop a screenplay that connects with today’s audiences through an understanding of the post-millennium world facing young romantics! Jim Graebner is a playwright, screenwriter, and the Executive Director of the Digital Filmmaking Institute. This course meets once a week on Saturdays.

Register online here.

Enrich Your Life This November!

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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A Day with your Daughter

Moms & Daughters in Partnership:
An event for moms and their daughters ages 10-13

UNM Continuing Education is offering a fun, one-day event just for girls ages 10-13 and their mothers, grandmothers or other special women in their lives on Saturday, October 25 from 9 am - 3:30 pm at the University of New Mexico Student Union Building.

Throughout the different event session’s girls will learn how to handle peer pressure, self-defense techniques, yoga, and belly dancing. Mothers will join girls for some activities and participate in discussions on how to support tweens and teens as they deal with social challenges, media images, cyberbullying and more. In addition to time together, mothers and daughters will enjoy a buffet lunch and some fun mother-daughter pampering.

Mothers and daughters interested in this event can register online here. The registration cost of $42 per person includes the buffet lunch.

Develop Effective Manuals

Enroll in course Developing Training Materials, #23012 starting on October 8, 2008. The cost is only $349. Use instructional system design principles to develop effective training materials, including manuals, job aids, and web-based training materials. Learn about information mapping and other formatting strategies to develop eye-catching resources. Understand the importance of using clear and concise wording and proper sequencing. Discuss the importance of working with subject matter experts and customers to help develop the content of your training materials. Prerequisites: 23000 and 23003. The instructor is Barbara Ibanez, MA.

Become a Spring Break Camp Counselor

UNM Continuing Education is hiring elementary educators for the youth Spring Break camp program. Here’s how you can become a camp counselor…

Description:

  • Facilitate half-day Spring Break camp for kids ages 6-9 or 10-13.
  • Camp runs from Monday, March 23-Friday, March 28, 2009.
  • Morning and Afternoon positions are available.   
  • Class size between 10- 22.
  • Camp will take place at UNM Continuing Education North Building at 1634 University Blvd in Albuquerque and may include fieldtrips.
  • Assistants will be hired for classes at the discretion of the program supervisor.
  • The camps are hands-on and feature multidisciplinary explorations and guest educators. 
  • The camp will culminate in a “Creativity Convention” on Friday, March 28.

Qualifications:  Experience teaching elementary youth or running youth programs, facilitating hands-on activities with target age groups.

Attributes: Educators who enjoy hands-on activities and multi-disciplinary explorations.  Creative, positive and enthusiastic educators. Background with topic matter appreciated.

Stipend: $350 per camp (15 contact hours).

To apply:  Send resume, cover letter to Naomi Sandweiss, Supervisor, Youth Programs, naomis@unm.edu , Continuing Education, 1 University of New Mexico, MSC074030, Albuquerque, NM 87131. 

 

FREE Lecture- Online Marketing

UNM Continuing Education is offering a FREE Infobyte Lecture:Online Strategies for Real World Marketing Today. Learn how add a media room to your website to market your business 24/7. Also, learn to take the real world, off-line news release and make it work for you in the online world. You will get a quick overview and tips for your own news release.

Tuesday October 21, noon-1:15 pm
CE South Building, 1634 University Blvd.

Contact Caroline Orcutt at 277-6037 for more information

Come Try Out the Newest Camcorders!

Enroll in class Digital Camcorders, #23478 starting October 18, 2008. The cost is only $129. Explore the latest technological advances in image capture and storage, compare the newest camcorders and provide basic instruction in camera techniques and maintenance. Basic lighting techniques will also be covered. Equipment will be available so the students have the opportunity to work hands-on with a number of the hottest new camcorders. The course is ideal for entrepreneurs thinking of beginning a new career and for home video enthusiasts who want to take their work to the next level. Note: There is a $50 equipment rental fee due first day of class. Instructed by John Grace.

Training Situations a Challenge?

Enroll in Managing Challenging Classroom Situations, #23023 starting Oct 2. Cost is only $299. Anticipate possible classroom challenges and use facilitation skills to avoid disruptions. Look for cues that allow you to focus on the situation, issue, or behavior while maintaining participant dignity and self-esteem. Discover how your perceptions and delivery style can impact or contribute to a classroom situation. This course explores behaviors in the classroom such as participant passivity, negativity, over participation, argumentative and sidebar conversations. It also explores the communication strategies: how to influence the emotional reaction, provide support and come face-to-face. Skills practice and discussion are included. Instructed by Robin Buckland.

Business Ethics in Today’s Economy

Enroll in Business Ethics, #20512 starting on October 2 at 8am. Cost is only $229. Examine modern business ethics from informed professional perspectives and real-life ethical scenarios, and learn the ethical practices that will improve your organization’s effectiveness in a rapidly changing world. Instructed by Mia Logan.

If you love pottery, you’ll love this!

 Pottery Tour and El Rancho de Chimayo   

Travel the scenic High Road to Taos to the Green River Pottery Studio in Chimayo. Then indulge in lunch at the wonderful El Rancho de Chimayo, before continuing on through Truchas to the Ojo Sarco Studio. The final studio stop will be MiyA Pottery of Dixon. Travel lecture includes lunchCost $89.

Saturday, October 11
8:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.

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