White Sands Institute 2010
Schedule of Field Seminars and Workshops
Choose from two sessions: April 28-30 or May 6-8, 2010
From Mammoths to Missiles: Human History of the Tularosa Basin
May 21-22, 2010
New Discoveries! The Moths of White Sands
June 11-12, 2010
Evolution in Black and White: White Lizards at White Sands
June 18, 2010
White Sands Watercolors: Watercolor workshop
October 21-23, 2010
Alamogordo Community Education
Community Education through NMSU Alamogordo is designed to serve the special needs of Otero County’s community. We facilitate the learning and participation of adults and children so they can improve their lives and their community. Our goal is to provide opportunities for local citizens, schools and children of all ages to become active partners in addressing education and bettering their community.
Italian Language Basics is a continuation of Introduction to Italian. Students will pick up right where they left off in Introduction to Italian. In 8 sessions, native Italain Ines Girau will prepare you for your next vacation in Italy! Classes start in April.
Check back often to see what we have posted for up coming summer courses!!
Click here to see the classes for Spring 2010!
Forms
* Registration and Waiver Form (PDF, 107KB)
* Course Proposal Form: Word Format (.doc) | PDF Format (97 KB)
Community Education
Community Education through NMSU Alamogordo is designed to serve the
special needs of Otero County’s community. We facilitate the learning
and participation of adults and children so they can improve their
lives and their community. Our goal is to provide opportunities for
local citizens, schools and children of all ages to become active
partners in addressing education and bettering their community.
Community Education brings community members together to identify
community needs in a manner that helps people to help themselves.
Develop your wisest, healthiest, and most loving life through
Affirmations and Chakras.The gentle movement, meditation and discussion in this class are
designed to help you to focus on physical, emotional, and spiritual
issues related to each chakra. Classes start on February 7, 2010.
Have you ever been curious about UFO’s or Crop Circles? UFOs have been
subjected to a great deal of misinformation. Learn about UFO’s in our
Investigating UFO’s class, starting February 3, 2010. Investigating
Crop Circles will study the hoaxers and the media’s role in
perpetuating them. We will study the authentic crop circles and how
they can positively be determined from the hoaxes. This class begins
March 3, 2010.
Click here to see the classes for Spring 2010!
Forms
* Registration and Waiver Form (PDF Format)
* Course Proposal Form: Word Format (.doc) | PDF Format (.pdf)
Getting Paid to Talk
This one-night class will give you the opportunity to record a mock commercial, and to be introduced to the field of voice acting. Meet instructor Mike Massa from Voice Coaches and learn the basics of getting started, what it is like to work in a studio, and more!
Instructor: Mike Massa
Date and Time: 4/8 Thursday 6:30-9:00pm
Cost: $30.00
Age:18+ Location: TBA
Meet Mike Massa!
Mike Massa is a professional voice actor who has been actively involved in communications since childhood. Mike received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Marist College where he majored in Public Relations. After college, he joined CBS Television in New York City and then worked at MTV, a division of Viacom Television.
Marcus McKay
Marcus McKay is the director of the Small Business Development Center at NMSUA. McKay specializes in areas of credit, finance and management. A member of the 2009 class of Leadership Otero, McKay is a certified Profit Mastery facilitator. Using Profit Mastery, McKay will show you how reviewing monthly financial statements can be something to look forward to, rather than something to avoid – how cash flow planning and profit projections can become the rule rather than the exception.
Steve Atkinson
Steve Atkinson attended Dona Ana Community College Paramedic Program in Las Cruces NM. In 1999 he received his National Registry Paramedic License. Steve’s field experience is made up of Fire based, Private EMS and Flight Medicine. In 2004 Steve became the Region II EMS Training Coordinator for the 7 counties of Southern New Mexico. The Region II service area is made up of 78 EMS services consisting of Suburban and Rural departments. Steve began teaching for NMSUA in May of 2009 and is currently the program coordinator for the EMS Education Department.
Dr. David Townsend
Dr. David Townsend historian and former New Mexico state legislator from Alamogordo, has spent his career educating people about the history of New Mexico. Dr. Townsend is a popular speaker who continues to research local topics in an effort to promote the Tularosa Basin. During his tenure as professor and CEO of NMSU Alamogordo, Townsend researched and lectured on the works of Eugene Manlove Rhodes. Townsend is also an authority on the early development of Alamogordo by the Eddy brothers and their unique liquor control concept commonly called “Block 50.” His proudest honor is that the library at New Mexico State University Alamogordo is the David H. Townsend Library. He is delighted that it is not the David H. Townsend Memorial Library.
Mike Massa
Mike Massa a professional voice actor who has been actively involved in communications since childhood. Mike received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Marist College where he majored in Public Relations. After college, he joined CBS Television in New York City and then worked at MTV, a division of Viacom Television.
Denise Lang
Denise Lang became interested in the wellness aspect of chakras when she explored their energies and created affirmation reminders of wise messages ‘harvested’ from this exploration. This fall she led her first class in creating affirmation cards and exploring chakras through movement, breath and meditation. She currently teaches smoking cessation classes for CHINS as well as serving as secretary of the Otero County Community Health Council. Her passion is helping people heal themselves so they can heal our world.
Clif McDonald
Clif McDonald grew up in the Sacramento Mountains of southern New Mexico, where he attended school in Avis and Weed. His family survived the Depression era by ranching, farming and running a sheep shearing contracting business. McDonald learned about Otero County by working with his family in every part of these occupations. McDonald is well-known to Otero County residents as the 1992 recipient of the Alamogordo Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Award, and as the recipient of Sertoma’s Service to Mankind Award in 1975. He has served as the Otero County Assessor and as an Otero County Commission. A long-time member of the Tularosa Basin Historical Society, McDonald also co-authored a book for Alamogordo’s 100-year anniversary called “Centennial, Where the Old West Meets the New Frontier.
John Rusha
John Rusha is a Certified One Stroke Painting Instructor. Mr. Rusha has enjoyed teaching decorative painting for several years since retiring from public school teaching. Also an experienced antique collector, John is a talented artist who enjoys sharing his gifts with others.
Medical Office Administration
Will Bartlett
Will Bartlett spent 20 years in New York City working in film and theatre. A fan of the Manhattan comedy clubs, this past fall he attended the Manhattan Comedy School to learn the techniques used to teach this very specialized form of show business.
Profit Mastery
Gain a practical understanding of your finances. Learn to use your financials to better manage your business. “Profit Mastery: Creating Value and Building Wealth,” is an internationally-acclaimed seminar designed for owners, managers, and advisors of small businesses. Steve LeFever, faculty member at the University of Wisconsin Graduate School of Banking, presents financial management in a plain-speak, no-holds-barred manner through video presentation. Marcus McKay, a certified trainer for Profit Mastery, will facilitate the training. Profit Mastery requires 16 hours to complete. Cost for book and work papers is $195.
(4 sessions)
Instructor: Marcus McKay
Date and Time: 4/6-4/27 Tuesday 8am-12pm
Location: TBA
Age: Adult
Cost: $50.00
Teller Excellence
- Do You Want A Great Rewarding Job?
- Do You Want To Feel Secure In Your Financial Future?
- Do You Need Better Benefits?
- Do You Want To Advance Your Career?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, Achieving Teller Excellence is a great first step.
Achieving Teller Excellence is a comprehensive eLearning program that teaches the knowledge, skills and attitude that make tellers successful. Achieving Teller Excellence can help you start a rewarding career by preparing you to interact well with customers, complete processing and settlement transactions quickly and accurately, and to follow compliance and security procedures that protect the Bank, its employees and its customers.
Becoming a teller is one of the best entry level job positions for opening the door to a world of career opportunities with great pay, top benefits and job security. Because of the cost of training new tellers and the high turnover rates, banks are eager to improve their return on investment by hiring tellers who are already trained and ready to begin working. This program will provide you with a proven eLearning Teller Training program that has been used by banks and educational institutions for years. You can expect to learn to interact well with customers, to complete processing and settlement transactions quickly and correctly, and to follow compliance and security procedures that protect the Bank, its employees and its customers.
Online class with open year enrollment
Cost: $495.00
Art After School
Art after school is a four-week creative art class based on the elements of art; Line, Shape, Color, Texture, and Form. Each week students will complete a drawing project based on one or more of the art elements.There will an additional cost of $15 for supplies. (4 sessions)
Instructor: Carol Alvarado
Date and Time: 4/7-4/28 Wednesday 3:45-5:15pm
Cost: $35.00 Age: 1st - 6th grade
Location: TE 104
Course #: SP10-22
Other classes taught by instructor Carol Alvarado:
- Drawing Faces (Adult)
Meet Carol Alvarado!
Carol Alvarado has a masters degree in Art and has taught art for over 20 years at various area colleges to both degree and non-degree students. She is currently teaching community education classes at NMSU-Alamogordo, ENMU at Ruidoso, and U.T.E.P.(El Paso). She also holds a bachelor’s degree in Textiles and Clothing Design and has taught a variety of Fashion Design and Interior Design courses at the college level. Carol is also an Interior Designer (ASID Allied Member) and Artist-in-Education since 1974 (muralist)
Computer Aided Landscape Design
This course will show you how you can design and remodel your own outdoor spaces and let them become an extension of your interior living. Discover landscaping design principles and how to combat the challenges of wind, heat and soil of the Southwest. Pet and child safety guidelines is an included bonus feature.(3 sessions)
Instructor: Cathy Veitch-Hayes
Date and Time: 3/16-3/20 Saturday 9am-12pm
Location: TE 133B
Age: Adult
Cost: $75.00
Course #: SP10-06
Other classes taught by Cathy Veitch-Hayes:
Meet Cathy Veitch-Hayes!
Cathy Veitch-Hayes is a graduate of Auburn University with a degree in Textile Design and a graduate of University of Alabama in Birmingham with a Fine Arts Degree and graduate work in Graphic Design. Cathy has worked as a senior art director and graphic designer in the advertising industry for over 25 years. Her experience includes designing printed materials and organizing complete campaigns for the industries of tourism, corporate business, medical, and mining. She has won over 30 Addy awards for design including Best of Show. Now she teaches Digital Imaging I (Photoshop) at New Mexico State University Alamogordo. She also remodels and designs landscaping for local homes.
Tears in the Darkness: Bataan Death March in Historical Context
In March join historians Dr. David Townsend and Clif McDonald as they lead readers of “Tears in the Darkness” by Michael and Elizabeth Norman, in a discussion of the 1942 battle for the Bataan Peninsula in the Philippines. Participants will read this grimly absorbing book and come to the sessions prepared to discuss. Discussion will include the history of WWII, the events of Bataan, and the aftermath of this tragedy. The Bataan Death March, reenacted at White Sands Missile Range, also occurs in the month of March.
In the first of three sessions, Dr. Townsend will present “Prelude to the Bataan Death March,” to help put this event into historical context. “The Bataan Death March stands out as one of the prime examples in modern history of the horrors of war and of man’s inhumanity to man. It has become a classic example of the need for a definition of “war crime,” and for the responsibility of leaders of military units and nations in times of war,” noted Townsend.
According to organizer Martha Burns, there are many New Mexico soldiers mentioned in the book. “Many local residents have family members or know of New Mexico soldiers who were surrendered to their Japanese captors in 1942. We began this program in an effort to honor the history of their service and sacrifice in Bataan.”
This class is in anticipation of an event sponsored by the Alamogordo Speaker Series on March 19. They will host a Speaker Presentation at the Flickinger Center featuring historians, authors and Bataan Death March survivors, with Tears in the Darkness at the heart of the event. This class and the Speaker Presentation are designed in memory of those 76,000 soldiers under American command who were surrendered to their Japanese captors in April, 1942.
Instructors: Clif McDonald and David Townsend
Date and Time: 3/2-3/16 Tuesday 6-7:30pm
Location: NMSUA Townsend Library
Age: Adult
Cost: $30.00
Course #: SP10-18
Meet David Townsend and Clif McDonald!
Dr. David Townsend historian and former New Mexico state legislator from Alamogordo, has spent his career educating people about the history of New Mexico. Dr. Townsend is a popular speaker who continues to research local topics in an effort to promote the Tularosa Basin. During his tenure as professor and CEO of NMSU Alamogordo, Townsend researched and lectured on the works of Eugene Manlove Rhodes. Townsend is also an authority on the early development of Alamogordo by the Eddy brothers and their unique liquor control concept commonly called “Block 50.” His proudest honor is that the library at New Mexico State University Alamogordo is the David H. Townsend Library. He is delighted that it is not the David H. Townsend Memorial Library.
Clif McDonald grew up in the Sacramento Mountains of southern New Mexico, where he attended school in Avis and Weed. His family survived the Depression era by ranching, farming and running a sheep shearing contracting business. McDonald learned about Otero County by working with his family in every part of these occupations. McDonald is well-known to Otero County residents as the 1992 recipient of the Alamogordo Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Award, and as the recipient of Sertoma’s Service to Mankind Award in 1975. He has served as the Otero County Assessor and as an Otero County Commission. A long-time member of the Tularosa Basin Historical Society, McDonald also co-authored a book for Alamogordo’s 100-year anniversary called “Centennial, Where the Old West Meets the New Frontier.
The Painting Class You’ve Always Wanted
Capture the illusion of three dimensions. Learn how to make your brush behave, get the colors you want, and how to put it all together. You will learn the secrets of creating still life, landscape or portrait paintings. A $10 lab fee will cover hand-outs. A list of supplies will be given at time of registration. (8 sessions)
Instructor: Carol Powell
Date and Time: 1/25-3/15 Monday 9am-12pm
Cost: $75.00
Age: Adult
Location: St John’s Episcopal Church
Course #: SP10-04
Supplies:
We will be using the Michael Wilcox color-mixing system which requires the following: *Paint Cad. Red Lt. Quinacridone Crimson, Magenta or Violet (or-Alizarin Crimson) Ultramarine Blue Phthalo Blue Cad. Lemon Cad. Yellow Med. and/or Raw Sienna (or Yellow Ochre) Large tube or jar of white (I prefer Titanium but whatever your preferences.) Artist’s Grade Solvent, if using oils; Matte Medium for Acrylics; Palette of some sort (disposable ones are good for class, not so good for transporting); paper towels, rags; containers for mediums, water and/or solvents; brushes (kits available at Hobby Lobby in Cruces are cost effective, if buying new); canvas paper, boards, pads–whatever you want to paint on; palette knife for mixing paint and a painting knife because we may want to experiment with that application (sets of plastic knives are available at most art supply stores. They are good and cost effective). *Supports: Any stretched canvas, canvas board, gessoed masonite panels, or canvas paper (will need something to staple or tape this to). The above information is for those who do not have any supplies on hand and wish to buy their own. Basic sets are available at Wal-Mart, both oil and acrylic, as well as brushes, palettes, etc. Hobby Lobby in Las Cruces generally has a varied supply of inexpensive materials, as well. The Flight Deck, at 1513 9th St. E., has a selection of basic supplies in acrylics and some sets available. If you already have painting supplies, bring them to the first class meeting and we will go over them and see what will work best for you or see what additional supplies you may need, without any further financial outlay. I will also have several kinds of paint and support, as well as brushes to try and consider at the first class meeting. Some of these will also be for sale, should you choose to go that route. Please add an additional $10 to go to instructor for her supplies.
Meet Carol Powell!
Carol Powell has been painting for over 40 years. Her classes in drawing and painting have delighted students of all ages in New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, and Wyoming. Painting a broad variety of subject matter, she works in various media including oil, acrylic, watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite. A New Mexico native, Carol resides in Alamogordo. Her passions are painting, exhibiting, teaching and judging art shows, as well as volunteering in her church and community.
Decorative Painting:One-Stroke Painting
One Stroke Painting will show you how to blend two or more colors on your brush to decorate your space. This class is designed for first time painters or for experienced painters who wish to learn and try this form of decorative painting. Learn new techniques and designs each week. Students will need to purchase a set of one stroke brushes packet #1059. (5 sessions)
Instructor: John Rusha
Date and Time: 2/17-3/17 Wednesday 1-3pm
Cost: $40.00
Age: Adult
Location: APS Admin Building
Course #: SP10-03
Meet John Rusha!
John Rusha is a Certified One Stroke Painting Instructor. Mr. Rusha has enjoyed teaching decorative painting for several years since retiring from public school teaching. Also an experienced antique collector, John is a talented artist who enjoys sharing his gifts with others.
Dee Gragg
Dee Gragg has a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. He is a licensed, Registered Professional Engineer. By far his most important expertise is his rank as a Field Investigator for Mutual UFO Network (MUFON). Mr. Gragg has also done extensive crop circle research. His five published technical papers on crop circles have focused on decoding musical notes from the crop circles. He is the international authority in this specialty.
Close Encounters: Investigating UFOs
UFOs have been subjected to a great deal of misinformation. This course presents the facts based on research of the field. We will study the Roswell crash, Project Bluebook, UFO vehicles, ETs and humanoids, abductions, and holes in the Extraterrestrial Curtain. You will be amazed. (4 sessions)
Instructor: Dee Gragg
Date and Time: 2/3-2/24 Wednesday 6-7pm
Cost: $20.00
Age: Adult
Location: NMMSH Hubbard Building
Course #: SP10-20
Other classes taught by Dee Gragg:
Meet Dee Gragg!
Dee Gragg has a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. He is a licensed, Registered Professional Engineer. By far his most important expertise is his rank as a Field Investigator for Mutual UFO Network (MUFON). Mr. Gragg has also done extensive crop circle research. His five published technical papers on crop circles have focused on decoding musical notes from the crop circles. He is the international authority in this specialty.
Investigating Crop Circles
We will study the hoaxers and the media’s role in perpetuating them. We will study the authentic crop circles and how they can positively be determined from the hoaxes. These beautiful works of art often contain musical notes encoded in the circles. We will learn how to decode them and additionally will look at the instructors’ personal research in this field. (4 sessions)
Instructor: Dee Gragg
Date and Time: 3/3-3-31 Wednesday 6-7pm
Cost: $20.00
Age: Adult
Location: NMMSH Hubbard Building
Course #: SP10-19
Other classes taught by Dee Gragg:
Meet Dee Gragg!
Dee Gragg has a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. He is a licensed, Registered Professional Engineer. By far his most important expertise is his rank as a Field Investigator for Mutual UFO Network (MUFON). Mr. Gragg has also done extensive crop circle research. His five published technical papers on crop circles have focused on decoding musical notes from the crop circles. He is the international authority in this specialty.
Introduction to Italian
Can’t make that trip to Italy this spring? Then sign up for one of these sessions and spend time with us, learning basic everyday language that will help when you do arrive in Rome. Gain an insider’s look through games, conversations, and activities with native Italian Ines Girau. Italian Language book to be purchased separately by student for approximately $15. Please bring paper pencil and book to first class. Ciao a tutti. (5 sessions)
Instructor: Ines Girau
Date and Time: 1/27-2/24 Wednesday 10-11:30am
Cost: $40.00
Age: Adult
Location: HAFB, Bldg 224, Room 208
Course #: SP10-14
Instructor: Ines Girau
Date and Time: 1/28-2/25 Thursday 6-7:30pm
Cost: $40.00
Age: Adult
Location: NMMSH Hubbard Building
Course #: SP10-13
Other classes taught by Ines Girau:
Meet Ines Girau!
Ines Girau was raised in Cagliari, Italy. She now holds a Master’s Degree from the University of Sassari in Italian Language, History, and Literature. She also has a passion for cooking, languages and traveling. Ines brings a wealth of knowledge to her classes.
Drawing Faces
Learn the basics of drawing faces with an easy step-by-step method. Students will learn to define the basic facial form with line drawing, shading, and proportion. The class will advance to capturing individual qualities of their subjects. Bring pencil, eraser, ruler, and drawing pad to first class. Students may select various drawing media to use. (4 sessions)
Instructor: Carol Alvarado
Date and Time: 4/7-4/28 Wednesday 1-3pm
Cost: $45 plus $10 supply fee
Age: Adult
Location: TE 104
Course #: SP10-01
Other classes taught by Carol Alvarado:
- Art After School (Kids’ College)
Meet Carol Alvarado!
Carol Alvarado has a masters degree in Art and has taught art for over 20 years at various area colleges to both degree and non-degree students. She is currently teaching community education classes at NMSU-Alamogordo, ENMU at Ruidoso, and U.T.E.P.(El Paso). She also holds a bachelor’s degree in Textiles and Clothing Design and has taught a variety of Fashion Design and Interior Design courses at the college level. Carol is also an Interior Designer (ASID Allied Member) and Artist-in-Education since 1974 (muralist).
Affirmations and Chakras
Develop your wisest, healthiest, and most loving life. Each participant will choose a positive message (affirmation) as a reminder of wisdom that nurtures healthier, more loving choices. The word chakra is Sanskrit for wheel or disk and signifies one of seven basic energy centers in the body. Each week one of the 7 major chakra centers will be introduced as participants learn how chakras are used to optimize, balance and promote healing. Gentle movement, meditation and discussion help you to focus on physical, emotional, and spiritual issues related to each chakra. (7 sessions)
Instructor: Denise Lang
Date and Time: 2/7-3/21 Sunday 2:30 - 4:00 pm
Location: Owen Chapel AME
Age: Adult
Cost: $35.00
Course #: SP10-33
Supplies: Wear comfortable clothing
Meet Denise Lang!
Denise Lang became interested in the wellness aspect of chakras when she explored their energies and created affirmation reminders of wise messages ‘harvested’ from this exploration. This fall she led her first class in creating affirmation cards and exploring chakras through movement, breath and meditation. She currently teaches smoking cessation classes for CHINS as well as serving as secretary of the Otero County Community Health Council. Her passion is helping people heal themselves so they can heal our world.
Saturday Night Improv
Learn to be funny. You already are? Sharpen your skills in this group improvisation class designed just for you. Learn techniques through short exercises leading to group improvisational comedy.
Instructor: Will Bartlett
Date and Time: 2/6-2/27 Saturday 6-8:30pm
Cost: $40.00
Age: 6th-9th grade
Location: Rohovec Fine Arts Center
Course ID #: SP10-25
Meet Will Bartlett!
Will Bartlett spent 20 years in New York City working in film and theatre. A fan of the Manhattan comedy clubs, this past fall he attended the Manhattan Comedy School to learn the techniques used to teach this very specialized form of show business.
2010 Spring Classes
Check Daily to see how our classes grow.
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NEW!! Italian Language Basics
NEW!! Saturday Night Improv
NEW!! Knitting Socks and Gloves
NEW!! Affirmations and Chakras
NEW!! Investigating Crop Circles
NEW!! Close Encounters: Investigating UFOs
NEW!! Decorative Painting: One-Stroke Painting
NEW!! Tears in the Darkness: Bataan Death March in Historical Context
Computer Aided Landscape Design
Introduction to Italian Language
The Painting Class You Have Always Wanted
Professsional Development
NEW! Teller Excellence
NEW! Profit Mastery
NEW! Medical Office Administration
Remember to register early, classes fill up quickly!
Call 439-3842 to register over the phone or come in and visit us at NMSU-A.
2400 N. Scenic Drive, Room CB 401
Italian Language Basics
This is a continuation of the Introduction to Italian Language class. In this extended class you will build on what you learned in the introductory class. Students continue to use the textbook “Italian Now! Level 1.” (8 sessions)
Instructor: Ines Girau
Date and Time: 3/4-4/29 Thursdays 6-7:30pm
Cost: $55.00
Age: Adult
Location: NMMSH Hubbard Building
Course #: SP10-15
Other classes taught by Ines Girau:
Meet Ines Girau!
Ines Girau was raised in Cagliari, Italy. She now holds a Master’s Degree from the University of Sassari in Italian Language, History, and Literature. She also has a passion for cooking, languages and traveling. Ines brings a wealth of knowledge to her classes.
Online Classes for the Busy Person
Ed2Go
Enroll in an on-line course and discover skills at your convenience with these non-credit on-line courses. These courses are offered in partnership with Ed2Go. For $79 Ed2Go offers a wide range of interactive courses that you can take on-line. Each course runs for 6 to 8 weeks and consists of 12 lessons. The lessons are supplemented by interactive quizzes, assignments, tutorials, and on-line discussion areas. Complete the lessons at times that are most convenient for you. Read your lessons and ask your instructor questions any time during the course. Course requirements include internet access and an e-mail address. A Certificate of Completion will be awarded to those who successfully complete the course.
If enrolling for both SAT/ACT Prep courses, please be sure to space the start dates at least 2 months apart.
Start Dates for all Classes:
January 20, 2010 February 17, 2010 March 17, 2010
April 21, 2010 May 19, 2010
Go online now! http://www.ed2go.com/nmsua
Debt Elimination Techniques that Work
SP10-77 On-Line Instructor: Craig Power
Adult $79.00 On-Line
If you are like most people, you are drowning in a sea of debt and looking for someone to throw you a lifeline. Well, this course is that lifeline. You will not be pointed to debt consolidation in this course. It just does not make sense to use more debt to solve a debt problem. This course will teach you a specific and workable strategy that will get you out of all debt–including your mortgage–in the shortest possible time. The strategy presented is not new, nor is it rocket science. It is a simple, easy-to-understand method that just flat out works. However, getting out of debt is only part of the answer. You will also be pointed down a new path concerning spending, saving and handling money that will keep you out of debt forever. It does little good to be rescued only to be thrown back into the same situation again. If you want to stop the financial hemorrhaging, keep more of your hard-earned money, reduce stress, get more enjoyment out of life, and possibly even save your marriage, this is the course for you. Note: no insurance, investments, or get-rich-quick schemes will be offered.
Lose Weight and Keep it Off
SP10-76 On-Line Instructor: Donna Acosta
Adult $79.00 On-Line
Do you want to lose weight and keep it off? Now you can! In this comprehensive course, you’ll discover how to establish a healthy approach to weight loss and weight maintenance. We’ll begin with a discussion of the role of food. But we’ll talk about far more than calories. From understanding portion sizes, and preparation methods, to meal composition and meal timing, you’ll learn food basics-and beyond! When it comes to weight loss, you may already appreciate that exercise is part of successful weight loss and weight maintenance. This course will help you discover how to take exercise to the next level and uncover thought patterns that negatively affect exercise and activity. Then we’ll identify ways to overcome the challenges. You’ll learn how stress and other factors such as genetics, pregnancy, menopause, aging, and cravings may be affecting your weight loss efforts. And since you don’t want to lose weight only to gain it back again, we’ll determine the differences between weight loss and weight maintenance, and see how to master the obstacles. By the end of this course, you’ll have the skills you need to lose weight and keep it off for a lifetime!
Everyday Math
SP10-29 On-Line Instructor: Ivy Bishop
Adult $79.00 On-Line
Math is about knowing how to make numbers and formulas work for you. Math can be incredibly useful - but only if you understand how and when to apply it in your everyday life. This course will show you how to use math to your advantage. You won’t find any theory or memorization here. The lessons that make up this course are filled with practical exercises and information that you can put to immediate use. You’ll find out some very interesting things about how calculators work, and then you’ll discover how best to get a handle on your income and expenses. You’ll be able to check your paystub, invoices, and bank statements for errors and overcharges, and you’ll become more skilled at handling money and comparing investment opportunities. You’ll learn how to calculate percentages, including the proper amount to pay in tips, commissions, taxes, and discounts. You’ll find out how to calculate interest rates and you’ll develop a better understanding of mortgages, credit cards, and other types of loans. You’ll discover a handy method for converting one type of measurement to another, and you’ll be able to calculate areas correctly so you don’t overspend on your next home improvement project. You’ll become adept at interpreting graphs, calculating the probability that something will (or won’t) happen, and understanding the statistics embedded in test results, polls, and even news stories.
Ready, Set, Read!
SP10-31 On-Line Instructor: Kt Paxton
Adult $79.00 On-Line
Take this opportunity to find out how children really learn to read and write. Explore current research that cuts through the media messages about reading wars and the right way to teach children. Learn by reading stories about children, doing interactive assignments, and exploring the latest in parent and childcare information. You will see everyday children’s play with a new eye as you understand how play can connect to literacy. You’ll learn how a child becomes literate from the moment of birth. First, you’ll investigate the many things a child’s growing mind must do to make sense of the written word and create writing. From there, you’ll explore the development of reading and writing from infancy to the early school years. You’ll know what problems to look for and how to assist a struggling reader. You will see how you can boost literacy growth during daily routines and child’s play. Gain confidence in your ability to guide a child’s literacy development, and take pleasure in seeing how even the littlest events can lead to really big steps in reading and writing success.
Adult Heartsaver CPR
Sudden cardiac arrest can happen anywhere and at any time. According to the American Heart Association, “approximately 95 percent of sudden cardiac arrest victims die before reaching the hospital”. If provided immediately, CPR can double a victim’s chance of survival.By taking this class, you can prepare yourself and your staff to save lives whenever and wherever heart attacks happen.
Instructor: Steve Atkinson
Dates and Times: 3/1 Monday 8-12
Cost: $35.00
Location: SC 261
Other classes taught by Steve Atkinson:
Schedule and Supply List
Schedule:
Wednesday, April 28
2:00 - 3: 30 pm Meet and greet at Park Headquarters
4:00 pm until dark: Meet at designated dune location for evening photography. (sunset at 7:44pm moonrise at 8:24pm)
Thursday, April 29
5:30 am: Meet at designated dune location for sunrise photography. (sunrise at 6:19 am)
7:30 - 11:30 am: Convene at Park Administrative Conference Room for image review, discussion and printing
11:30 am - 1:45 pm: Lunch and free time
1:45 - 3:45 pm: Convene at Park Administrative Conference Room for image preparation and printing
4:00 pm until dark: Meet at designated dune location for evening photography (sunset at 7:45pm moonrise at 9:29pm )
Friday, April 30 5:30 am: Meet at designated dune location for sunrise photography (sunrise at 6:18 am)
7:30 - 11:30 am: Convene at Park Administrative Conference Room for image review, discussion and printing
11:30 am - 1:45 pm: Lunch and free time
1:45 - 3:45 pm: Convene at Park Administrative Conference Room for image preparation and printing
4:00 pm until dark: Meet at designated dune location for evening photography and goodbyes (participation elective)(sunset at 7:46pm moonrise at 10:30pm)
Supply List:
Camera equipment, accessories, etc.
- Film cameras: 8-10 rolls (min) of favorite film….2-3 rolls of fast film recommended.
Digital cameras: Sufficient memory to accommodate 300 large digital photos. - Recommend both telephoto and wide angle capability…either fixed focal lengths or zooms.
- Flash capability… if possible
- Tripod… highly recommended
- Flashlight…essential
- Cable release; electronic or mechanical, or ability to take time exposures
- Laptop computer……..highly valued
- Note pad or recording device
- Two freezer- sized zip lock bags (supplied by instructor)
Comfort and Safety items:
Hat…sun screen…dark glasses…lightweight clothing…light jacket for evening use…
Cell phone…GPS, compass if possible…water bottle(s)…flashlight…comfortable shoes…snacks…fanny pack…. Recommended.
Jim Spencer
Jim Spencer is a commercial photographer with a vast knowledge of photographic technologies. Jim is able to combine technique with the art of photography. His pictorial work is both colorful and insightful - realism brushed with impressionism. Jim believes that every visual encounter has multiple images within, or the picture within the picture within the picture. Learn how to use your equipment to maximize the beauty of the White Sands dunes. Jim’s workshop is scheduled to take advantage of the spectacular moonrise/sunset lighting available this August.
Comments from students in Summer 2009
“By the Dune’s Early Light”
- Just a note to let you know how much I enjoyed the class at White Sands! Totally exceeded all expectations! Awesome experience!!! Thank you!
- I just wanted to say “Thank You” for the class at White Sands. Your comments and helpful hints will make a big difference in the way approach photography. I am looking forward to taking another class at White Sands. Any thoughts on doing one in the spring when everything is in bloom??
- Jim was willing to go the extra mile to challenge all of us, yet was able to encourage even the beginners. More of the same please!
- Jim did a great job. He spent time with everyone and really helped improve my photos.
- Appreciated the park service cooperation at early openings. Exceeded expectations in every way. Jim was outstanding, professional, timely, hands-on, and approachable. A great learning experience, valuable input.
Cynthia Osborne
Cynthia Osborne has worked at NMSU-A for four years. In that time, she has served as the primary instructor for the classes promoted under the Carl Perkins grant. These classes pave the way for students to receive specific EMT certifications. Ms. Osborne has also worked with Alamogordo High School. She, working with Holly Bird, coordinated a new and highly successful Allied Health program. She also teaches dual credit classes at the AHS campus. In addition, Ms. Osborne teaches Professional Development Training classes in CPR and First Aid.
Ray Goin
Ray Goin has been involved in conflict resolution and community service since 1966. He worked with children in Northern California for a decade, serving at the Helen E. Cowell Children’s Center, the Children’s Receiving Homes for Youth, and Ettie Lee Homes for Youth. In 1983, Dr. Goin became the director of Chapman College at the Naval Air Station in Fallon, Nevada, where he also served as Pastor. Dr. Goin served as Pastor for 13 years, starting in 1977, for churches in Washington, Nevada, and California. In 1991, he became the President and founder of Christian Companion Ministries. At present he serves as President of The Goin Seminar and Consulting Service, which he founded.
Glenda Elser
Glenda Elser A native of Montana, Glenda taught 12 years at the Helena College of Technology and 14 years at The University of Montana-Western before coming to NMSU-A in January 2005. Glenda received her Microsoft Office XP Master Instructor Certification after passing exams in Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook. She Graduated from Montana State University with a Master of Science in Business Education.
Cathy Veitch-Hayes
Cathy Veitch-Hayes is a graduate of Auburn University with a degree in Textile Design and a graduate of University of Alabama in Birmingham with a Fine Arts Degree and graduate work in Graphic Design. Cathy has worked as a senior art director and graphic designer in the advertising industry for over 25 years. Her experience includes designing printed materials and organizing complete campaigns for the industries of tourism, corporate business, medical, and mining. She has won over 30 Addy awards for design including Best of Show. Most recently, she has been a Digital Imaging I (Photoshop) instructor at the New Mexico State University in Alamogordo and remodeling houses. The first phase of the remodeling project always starts in Photoshop.
Carol Powell
Carol Powell has been painting for over 40 years. Her classes in drawing and painting have delighted students of all ages in New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, and Wyoming. Painting a broad variety of subject matter, she works in various media including oil, acrylic, watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite. A New Mexico native, Carol resides in Alamogordo. Her passions are painting, exhibiting, teaching, and judging art shows, as well as volunteering in her church and community.
Marty McFarland
Marty McFarland works on the NMSUA campus both as a teacher and as a staff member in the Academic Support Center. She learned crocheting from her grandmother at age thirteen and about four years ago, learned to knit. Since learning the basics, Marty has gone on to knit purses, scarves, shawls and sweaters. She feels knitting is an art that anyone can learn and which can give hours of creative pleasure.
Gail McCoy
Gail McCoy believes in helping others achieve a lifestyle of exercise and healthy eating. In addition to extensive professional experience as a fitness instructor, she holds a B.S. degree in Sports Management. Gail is a certified Pilates Instructor, Certified Personal Trainer, and registered Yoga teacher. Gail also competes as a tri-athlete.
Leslie Lamb
Leslie Lamb is an independent Pampered Chef Consultant who loves sharing food and fun with family and friends. Her favorite non-culinary addictions include crafting and travel. She can often be found savoring a good book over a cup of coffee.
Carl Jones
Carl Jones wants to work with kids because his coaches invested time with him. Picking up a racket at the early age of five, he found a sport for a lifetime. He attended Benedict College in Columbia, South Carolina on a tennis scholarship after playing on the high school tennis team in Buford, South Carolina. Coach Jones has nearly completed the requirements for certified teaching pro through the USPTA (US Professional Tennis Association). He has been the assistant high school tennis coach at AHS for five years.
Carol Alvarado
Carol Alvarado has a masters degree in Art and has taught art for over 20 years at various area colleges to both degree and non-degree students. She is currently teaching community education classes at NMSU-Alamogordo, ENMU at Ruidoso, and U.T.E.P. (El Paso). She also holds a bachelor’s degree in Textiles and Clothing Design and has taught a variety of Fashion Design and Interior Design courses at the college level. Carol is also an Interior Designer (ASID Allied Member) and Artist-in-Education since 1974 (muralist).
Stefani Christenot
Stefani Christenot started writing as a youngster. These early efforts became a passion, ending with a bachelor’s degree in publishing in 2001. She is an active writer, especially focused on short stories, poetry, and children’s stories. She is also published on many sites on the Internet. Stefani keeps an array of personal journals, one for poetry, one for children’s writing, and one for science fiction, her favorite. She has received several Editors’ Choice Awards on poetry.com and received mention as the 2007 Poet of the Year. She is also currently writing a poetry book called Dreams of Him: A Collection of Love Poetry.
Fiber Optics
Certified Fiber Optics Technician Course
Dates and Times: May 10-12 Mon-Wed 8am-5pm
Cost: $700.00
Location: TE 126
This introductory 3-day fiber optics course is designed for anyone interested in becoming a Certified Fiber Optics Technician. This program combines theory with hands-on training to prepare the student to take the CFOT (Certified Fiber Optics Technician) test that is sanctioned by the FOA (Fiber Optics Association) and given and graded the final class day. This course also introduces the student to industry standards governing FTTD (Fiber To The Desk), FTTH (Fiber To The Home), LAN/WAN fiber networks, and further introduces the student to basic fusion and mechanical splicing. Students will learn how to identify fiber types, recognize various connectors used in fiber installation and install, terminate, splice, and properly test installed fiber cable to existing standards. This program explores the history and future of fiber optics and fiber optics capabilities, and cost of installation. Standards covered: NECA/FOA-301-2004, EIA/TIA 568-B 3, ANSI/TIA/EIA 607-A, and NEC Article 770-50. Anyone interested in becoming a Certified Fiber Optics Technician should attend this class. Upon successful completion, this program is recognized for BICSI CECs (Continuing Education Credits): RCDD 21, Installer Level /2 Technician 21 CECs. Course fee included all books and study materials.
Certified Fiber Optics Specialist in Testing & Maintenance
Dates and Times: May 13 &14 Thurs & Fri 8am-5pm
Cost: $675.00
Location: TE 126
This 2-day (16-hour) program is designed to offer advanced training to anyone involved with the testing and maintenance of fiber optics networks. A focal point in the program is to offer a general, easy to understand, approach to fiber optics testing standard with little theory and considerable hand on activities. This comprehensive program explains the variety of testing standards, equipment and technological approaches used in fiber network testing and splicing and how to choose among them. This 75% hands on course explores the overall spectrum of testing and maintenance of single and multi mode fiber optics networks and provides a detailed overview and demonstration of various pieces of equipment used in testing and maintenance. Subject matter includes a detailed study of ANSI/TIA/EIA-526-14(7)A, OTDR fundamentals and used, OTDR vs. Insertion Loss Testing, Return Loss Testing, and Attenuation testing using the Power Source and Light Meter. This course is accredited by BICSI for 14 RCDD CECs and 12 Installation CECs. Prerequisite: CFOT Course or another formal Fiber Optics Training Course within preceding 6 months, or 1 year fiber optics related experience. Must have taken and passed the Basic CFOT Exam prior to registering for Specialist Certification (CFOS/T) with the FOA. If the student is not a registered CFOT with the FOA, the 100-question exam is available to “test out” of the basic, CFOT Course requirement. The fee for this exam is $145 and is collected by the instructor.
Certified Fiber Optics Splicing Specialist Course
Dates and Times: May 15 & 16 Sat & Sun 8am-5pm
Cost: $675.00
Location: TE 126
This 2-day program includes a complete PowerPoint presentation explaining the importance of high performance splicing and further details the points necessary to achieve these splices. The depth of this presentation is much greater than most textbooks and provides background information about splicing that is very important to the student. An overview of OTDR functions and trace understanding is also provided during this presentation. 75% hand-on classroom activities will provide training in both fusion and mechanical splicing of both single and multi mode fiber optic cables. Both inside and outside plant fiber optic cable types will be utilized during these hands-on sessions along with inside and outside plant enclosures and splice trays. The student will be responsible for successfully making and testing both single mode and multi mode mechanical and fusion splices. In addition to the basic splicing activities outlined above the student will further be required to correctly and efficiently install spliced fibers into splice trays and trays in enclosures. These enclosures will include rack and wall mounted splice enclosures, as well as outside plant enclosures. The student will further be required to achieve a splice loss of less than 0.15 dB for all splices and demonstrate proficiency in interpretation of slice loss using OTDR splice traces. This program is approved for BICSI CECs (Continuing Education Credits): RCDD 14 CECs and INS, Level 2/Technician CECs - 14. Prerequisite: CFOT Course or another formal Fiber Optics Training Course within preceding 6 months, or 1 year fiber optics related experience. Specifically: Experience with fiber preparation, termination, and testing and a thorough knowledge of fiber optic safety practices. Those wishing to become registered with the FOA as Certified Fiber Optic Specialist in Splicing (CFOS/S) must have taken and passed the Basic CFOT Exam which can be administered during this class period. If the student is not a registered CFOT with the FOA, the 100-question exam is available to “test out” of the basic, CFOT Course requirement. The fee for this exam is $145 and is collected by the instructor and sent to the FOA.
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First Aid for the Office
First Aid for the Office
Instructor: Steve Atkinson
Date and Time: 3/3 Wednesday 8am-12pm
Cost: $35.00
Location: SC261
Injuries are all too common. Without proper training, it can be hard to determine if an injury requires medical treatment. Save both time and money by educating yourself and your employees about how to treat cuts, burns and bumps.
Other classes taught by Steve Atkinson:
Resolving Conflicts at the Office
Instructor: Dr. Ray Goin
Dates and Times: 2/12 Friday 8:30am-12:30pm
Cost: $50.00
Location: TBA
Every time people come together, there is going to be conflict. The office is no exception. Unresolved conflicts can lead to tension, weakened morale, and inefficiency. Dr. Goin has over 40 years of conflict resolution experience. His class will offer you and/or your workforce new strategies to work through problems and achieve a friendlier environment.
Other classes taught by Dr. Ray Goin:
Getting Anger Under Control
Instructor: Dr. Ray Goin
Date and Time: 2/26 Friday 8:30am-12:30pm
Cost: $50.00
Location: TE 104
Do the people around you steam you up? Do you have trouble communicating with certain people without becoming really angry? Dr. Ray Goin will give you the tools to control anger in your life. Using eight steps, he will present a plan to make your life more peaceful.
Other classes offered by Dr. Ray Goin:
Microsoft Paint
Graphics in MS Paint
Instructor: Glenda Elser
Dates and Times: 10/2 Friday 8:30-11:30am
Cost: $50.00
Location: TE 102
Use Microsoft Paint to create and edit graphic images. Create logos, add captions to photos, etc.
Word 2007 Classes
Intermediate Word I
Instructor: Glenda Elser
Dates and Times: 10/23 Friday 8:30-11:30am
Cost: $50.00
Location: TE 102
Use Microsoft Word to efficiently create online forms. Create a simple multi-page newsletter.
Intermediate Word II
Instructor: Glenda Elser
Dates and Times: 11/13 Friday 8:30-11:30am
Cost: $50.00
Location: TE 102
Harness the power of Word’s Mail Merge feature. Integrate information to and from other Microsoft Office programs.
Excel 2007 Classes
Introduction to Excel 2007
Instructor: Glenda Elser
Dates and Times: 1/19-2/02 Tuesday 4-6pm
Cost: $60.00
Location: TE 102
Excel is becoming more and more important in the business world. Adding it to your business plan is critical to the smooth operation of your organization. This class will teach you the basics, allowing you to use it. This class focuses on an introduction to spreadsheets and basic functions of Excel.
(3 sessions)
Intermediate Excel 2007
Instructor: Glenda Elser
Dates and Times: 2/9-2/23 Tuesday 4-6pm
Cost: $60.00
Location: TE 102
This class picks up where the introduction class leaves off. It is also good for anyone who knows the basics of the program, but could stand to learn more. This course will teach you to enhance spreadsheets, use functions and advanced formulas, filter data, and more. (3 sessions)
Advanced Excel 2007
Instructor: Glenda Elser
Dates and Times: 3/2-3/16 Tuesday 4-6pm
Cost: $60.00
Location: TE 102
Ready to use Excel like a Pro? Take this class and you will! Save time with shared workbooks, advanced formatting, analysis tools, macros and integration features in advanced Excel.
(3 sessions)
Sonja de Vargas
Sonja de Vargas has a Master of Arts in German Studies. She has been teaching German at NMSU-Alamogordo since 1997, and has taught several Conversational German classes for Community Education.
Steve Smith
Steve Smith has played guitar for over 35 years. He is mostly self taught, using books and the help of friends. Steve likes to play folk music, blues, and some jazz.
Ron Offley
Ron Offley has many years of interest in solar energy, sustainability, and home energy options. His home has solar thermal domestic hot water and a solar heated hot tub, both which he installed and maintains. He has both master’s and bachelor’s degrees from the University of Michigan in chemical engineering. He has taught Chemistry and Mathematics at the US Air Force Academy and at NMSU-Alamogordo. He is the VP and Education Director for the NM Solar Energy Association-Alamogordo Branch.
Ines Girau
Ines Girau was raised in Cagliari, Italy. She now holds a Master’s Degree from the University of Sassari in Italian Language, History, and Literature. She also has a passion for cooking, languages and traveling. Ines brings a wealth of knowledge to her classes.
Pete Eidenbach
Pete Eidenbach is a well known anthropologist specializing in the White Sands and Tularosa Basin human history. He is a historian, preservation planner and teacher whose career has focused on the archaeology, history and traditions of southern New Mexico. Pete teaches anthropology, historic preservation, history and philosophy of science, and Native American studies at NMSU Alamogordo and is a certified instructor for the New Mexico Intrigue of the Past. A specialist in the history of White Sands for over 40 years, this anthropologist will lead you to areas of the Sands that are rarely available to the public.
Linda Coffman
Linda Coffman has a B.A. in elementary education and is a substitute teacher. She also owns her own faux painting and wallpapering business. Linda has painted countless homes in the Twin Cities area including a number of “Parade of Homes” houses. She is a seminar instructor and has taught “A Fast and Easy Twist on Walls” for about two years to over 1,500 students.
Craig Coffman
Craig Coffman is presently a seminar instructor for instant piano and a private piano instructor. He has successfully taught instant piano to over 10,000 students in five states and overseas. Craig has a B.A. in sociology with a minor in piano.
Lisa Baca
Lisa Baca has signed all her life and is eager to share “her language” with others. A successful mother and wife as well as experienced sign language teacher, Lisa will motivate you to communicate with sign.
Instructor Bios
Meet your Community Education instructors!
- Carol Alvarado
- Lisa Baca
- Will Bartlett
- Stefani Christenot
- Sonja de Vargas
- Ines Girau
- Dee Gragg
- Denise Lang
- Mike Massa
- Clif McDonald
- Marty McFarland
- Carol Powell
- John Rusha
- Steve Smith
- Dr. David Townsend
- Cathy Veitch-Hayes
And meet your Professional Development instructors!
Scrapbooking and Card Making
A class for kids and adults that focuses on creating scrapbook pages and/or e-mail holiday cards using photos, artwork and type. Students will learn how to use the scanner to scan printed artwork and photos. Students may also bring in digital images on a flash, CD or removable USB drive to download images to the computer and to store finished artwork. (2 sessions)
Instructor: Cathy Veitch-Hayes
Date and Time: 11/7 & 11/14 Saturday 9-11am
Cost: $45.00
Age: 6th grade-up
Location: TE 133b
Course #: FA09-10
Other courses taught by Cathy Veitch-Hayes:
Rhodes Lecture and Tour
On Friday evening, Professor Pete Eidenbach will discuss the local western fiction of Eugene Manlove Rhodes and his own research into the literary history of Rhodes’ major works. Gene Rhodes captured life in our region at the turn of the 20th century and his fiction demonstrates the literate traditions of the western frontier. The lecture provides a good introduction for those traveling to the Rhodes gravesite the following day. Friday night lecture-$10. At the gravesite on Saturday, Dr. David Townsend, Pete Eidenbach, and Parry Larson will present a program on Rhodes beginning at 1:00 pm. The gravesite is within the boundaries of the White Sands Missile Range. Gravesite caravan - 10/25, 8:30-4pm, WSMR. Regulations on WSMR require registration of your car license no less than one week prior to the tour. Please call NMSUA at 439-3842 to register your vehicle no later than October 17. All non-US citizens must also supply their passport and current visa information when registering. Bring your own water and lunch and arrive with a full tank of gas. (2 sessions)
Instructor: Pete Eidenbach
Date and Time: 10/23 & 24 Fri & Sat 7-8:30pm & 8:30am-4:30pm
Cost: $10.00
Age: Any
Location: TBA
Course #: FA09-17
Pilates for Golfers
The instructor will teach you how to use the Pilates Method to quickly improve and enhance the strength and rhythm of your golf swing. The workshop has special programs for your stance, core strength, flexibility, rotation, shoulder turn, hip turn and weight shift.
Instructor: Gail McCoy
Date and Time: 10/24 Saturday 10am-12pm
Cost: $30.00
Age: Adult
Location: Golf Course
Course #: FA09-23
Photoshop’s Photo Restoration
Restore printed photographs that have been torn, scratched, water-stained, mildewed, faded or damaged in some other way. Learn how to use Photoshop’s tools and palettes to make repairs, as well as to enhance digital images. Learn how to use the scanner and even scan your photographs in class. (2 sessions)
Instructor: Cathy Veitch-Hayes
Date and Time: 4/17 & 4/24 Saturday 9am-12pm
Cost: $50.00
Age: Adult
Location: TE 133b
Course #: SP10-08
Other classes taught by Cathy Veitch-Hayes:
Meet Cathy Veitch-Hayes!
Cathy Veitch-Hayes is a graduate of Auburn University with a degree in Textile Design and a graduate of University of Alabama in Birmingham with a Fine Arts Degree and graduate work in Graphic Design. Cathy has worked as a senior art director and graphic designer in the advertising industry for over 25 years. Her experience includes designing printed materials and organizing complete campaigns for the industries of tourism, corporate business, medical, and mining. She has won over 30 Addy awards for design including Best of Show. Now she teaches Digital Imaging I (Photoshop) at New Mexico State University Alamogordo. She also remodels and designs landscaping for local homes.
Moving into Mac Computers
Learn how user-friendly the Mac computer is, no matter whether you are a PC user or never used a computer before. Explore Mac’s fun and exciting extras such as Dashboard, iChat, iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, GarageBand, iCal, QuickTime Player and more. (1 session)
Instructor: Cathy Veitch-Hayes
Date and Time: 2/20 Saturday 9am-12pm
Cost: $35.00
Age: 11th grade-up
Location: TE 133B
Course #: SP10-07
Other courses taught by Cathy Veitch-Hayes:
Meet Cathy Veitch-Hayes!
Cathy Veitch-Hayes is a graduate of Auburn University with a degree in Textile Design and a graduate of University of Alabama in Birmingham with a Fine Arts Degree and graduate work in Graphic Design. Cathy has worked as a senior art director and graphic designer in the advertising industry for over 25 years. Her experience includes designing printed materials and organizing complete campaigns for the industries of tourism, corporate business, medical, and mining. She has won over 30 Addy awards for design including Best of Show. Now she teaches Digital Imaging I (Photoshop) at New Mexico State University Alamogordo. She also remodels and designs landscaping for local homes.
Knitting Socks and Gloves
Knitting colorful gloves and socks is so much fun. You can knit a pair to match your favorite jacket, or just add some color to a cold and grey day. Learn the basic knit and purl stitches as well as how to cast on and bind off. Choose your own pattern to make baby booties, fingerless gloves, cozy socks and more. There will be an $8 supply fee. (3 sessions)
Instructor: Marty McFarland
Date and Time: 2/10-2/24 Wednesday 6-7:30pm
Cost: $20.00
Age: 3rd grade-up
Location: TE 104
Course #: SP10-05
Meet Marty McFarland!
Marty McFarland works on the NMSUA campus in the Academic Support Center as well as teaching. She learned crocheting from her grandmother at age thirteen and learned to knit about four years ago. learned to knit. Since learning the basics, Marty has gone on to knit purses, scarves, shawls and sweaters. She feels knitting is an art that anyone can learn and which can give hours of creative pleasure.
Conversational German
Learn simple words and expressions you can use every day. Try this fun and practical approach to learning basic German. You will be motivated to use new words and phrases immediately at work, with neighbors, friends and family. (5 sessions)
Instructor: Sonja de Vargas
Date and Time: 2/10-3/10 Wednesday 11:30am-1:00pm
Cost: $30.00
Age: Adult
Location: HAFB, Bldg 224, Room 208
Course #: SP10-98
Meet Sonja DeVargas!
Sonja de Vargas has a Master of Arts in German Studies. She has been teaching German at NMSU Alamogordo since 1997, and has taught several Conver- sational German classes for Community Education.
Junior Chef Academy II
Learn how to make (and wrap) great gifts for parents, teachers, neighbors, and friends. (1 session)
Instructor: Leslie Lamb
Date and Time: 12/2 Wednesday 4:00-5:30pm
Cost: $10.00
Age: 2nd-5th grade
Location: Tays Kitchen
Course #: FA09-27
Junior Chef Academy I
This Junior Chef Academy course is all about making creepy crawly critters. Learn to make fun of your food! We’ll make pretty pretzel butterflies and creepy crawly critters. (1 session)
Instructor: Leslie Lamb
Date and Time: 10/28 Wednesday 4:00-5:30pm
Cost: $10.00
Age: 2nd-5th grade
Location: Tays Kitchen
Course #: FA09-26
Painting Pros Workshop
In this one day painting workshop, children will experiment with a variety of art media, including acrylic, tempera, watercolor, and ink. Activities will be abstract, landscape and floral projects. Parents should provide a painting shirt and a snack. All materials are provided with the supply fee of $10. (1 session)
Instructor: Carol Alvarado
Date and Time: 9/26 Saturday 12-4pm
Cost: $20.00
Age: 1st-4th grade
Location: AC 102
Course #: FA09-30
Other courses taught by Carol Alvarado:
Middle School Tennis
Designed for middle school students in 6th, 7th and 8th grades, this program will teach you how fun and easy it is to learn to play tennis. Instruction includes skill development, team building, and optional competitive play in a fun environment. Bring your own racquet or borrow one from us. This program is sponsored by the Alamogordo Tennis Association. Small group instructors are ATA members. $10 supply fee for t-shirt and tennis balls. (12 sessions)
Instructor: Carl Jones
Date and Time: 8/25-10/1 T/Th 5:00-6:30pm
Cost: $30.00
Age: 6th-8th grade
Location: Oregon Tennis Courts
Course #: FA09-29
Active Solar
Photovoltaic electricity generation, geo-thermal heat pumps, solar domestic hot water, solar hot air, and wind electric power can contribute to long-term energy independence. Learn how each system works, when and where each system is to be used for maximum effect and what limitations are placed on their use. Tax rebates and the financial considerations will also be discussed. Let this class ignite ideas that will help you include sustainable elements in your new building design or remodeling plans. (1 session)
Instructor: Ron Offley
Date and Time: 11/12 Thursday 5-9pm
Cost: $20.00
Age: 9th grade-up
Location: TE 128
Course #: FA09-20
Other courses taught by Ron Offley:
Passive Solar
Looking for ideas as you design a new dream building or retrofit your home? What does it take to build to LEED standards or to receive an Energy Star House Certification? Use of the sun’s free energy for energy collection and storage should be part of every house. Match your needs and skills as a builder, architect or homeowner with the proper design and application. Learn about the beneficial effects of adding a greenhouse or solar porch, as well as solar cooking and dehydration. (1 session)
Instructor: Ron Offley
Date and Time: 11/5 Thursday 5-9pm
Cost: $20.00
Age: 9th grade-up
Location: TE 128
Course #: FA09-19
Other courses taught by Ron Offley:
Basic Solar
Do you know about energy? What are the most efficient uses of your purchased energy? How can energy conservation save you money? What types of insulation, weather stripping and lighting will make a big energy difference? Learn to perform a home energy check and develop DIY ideas that make your home more energy efficient! This course will present an energy overview, stressing the importance of using energy-saving and non-polluting practices in your home. (1 session)
Instructor: Ron Offley
Date and Time: 10/29 Thursday 5-9pm
Cost: $20.00
Age: 9th grade-up
Location: TE 128
Course #: FA09-18
Other courses taught by Ron Offley:
More Right Brain Drawing
More Right Brain Drawing will incorporate five drawing skills that anyone can learn successfully. We will start with a set of pre-instruction drawing exercises and advance to complete drawings of landscape, still-life and/or portraits. It’s easy and it’s fun! Get more practice with these principles, using new subject matter and a larger emphasis on finished drawings. (8 sessions)
Supplies for this class are left to the individual to purchase. Supplies include drawing paper or sketch pad, erasers and pencils. There is also a $5 fee for handouts.
Instructor: Carol Powell
Date and Time: 2/2-3/16 Tuesday 1-4pm
Cost: $75.00
Age: Adult
Location: TE 131
Course #: SP10-02
Other classes taught by Carol Powell:
Meet Carol Powell!
Carol Powell has been painting for over 40 years. Her classes in drawing and painting have delighted students of all ages in New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, and Wyoming. Painting a broad variety of subject matter, she works in various media including oil, acrylic, watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite. A New Mexico native, Carol resides in Alamogordo. Her passions are painting, exhibiting, teaching and judging art shows, as well as volunteering in her church and community.
Intermediate Drawing
This is the drawing class you’ve been waiting for! Students will study shading and perspective that will bring realism to their drawings. Past drawing experience is helpful, but not necessary. Various art media will be explored depending on the interest of students in the class. Bring paper, pencils, erasers and ruler to the first class meeting. A $10 lab fee will cover handouts. Students will also need to purchase supplies costing $25-$35. (4 sessions)
Instructor: Carol Alvarado
Date and Time: 10/6-10/27 Tuesday 1-3pm
Cost: $45.00
Age: Adult
Location: TE 104
Course #: FA09-01
Other courses taught by Carol Alvarado:
Mammoths to Missiles
Explore the history and archaeology of the White Sands as you follow local archaeologist Pete Eidenbach to the sites of ancient mammoth prints, dune hearths, Lake Lucero and more.
Hiking Level: Moderate elevation gain. There will be some off-trail hiking in the dunes. High clearance personal vehicles required; carpooling recommended. Remember to bring plenty of drinking water, sack lunch and supper. No fuel available on range.
SU09-41 Pete Eidenbach
7/16 & 7/17 Thursday & Friday
6th grade-Adult $55.00
Schedule:
Thursday
10am: Meet at Park Headquarters
10:45am: Lecture: Historic Preservation
11:30am: Lecture: Local Archaeology, History, and Architecture
12pm: Bring brown bag lunch. Slideshow
12:45pm: Lecture: Artifacts and Mysterious Objects
3pm: Lecture: The Dimension of Archaeology: Space, Time, and Form
5pm: Field Trip to early WSMR tracking site
Friday
6:45am: Meet at WSMR Small Missile Range gate
7am: Field trip uprange to:
Lucero Lake Site
Mammoth Prints
Rhodes Canyon Rock Art
Instant Piano
Some music teachers may not want you to know this, but you don’t need years of weekly lessons to learn piano. In just a few hours, you will learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. In just one session, students will learn chords that will allow them to play any song, any style, and in any key. There will be an additional fee of $27 for a piano book which should be paid to instructor during class. Couples can share a book. (1 session)
Instructor: Craig Coffman
Date and Time: 11/13 Friday 6:30-9:30pm
Cost: $30.00
Age: 8th grade-up
Location: TBA
Course #: FA09-16
Instant Guitar
Have you ever wanted to learn the guitar but simply find it difficult to find the time? This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. There will be an additional fee of $26 for a workbook and practice DVD, which should be paid to the instructor. Couples can share a book. (1 session)
Instructor: Craig Coffman
Date and Time: 11/13 Friday 3:30-6:00pm
Cost: $30.00
Age: 8th grade-up
Location: TBA
Course #: FA09-15
Beginning Guitar for Adults
Learn guitar basics in this class which will prepare students to continue learning on their own. Learn to play chords, melodies and simple songs, and how to read musical notation and guitar tablature. Music book can be purchased for $18. Bring a playable guitar to class. (8 sessions)
Instructor: Steve Smith
Date and Time: 2/18-4/15 Thursday 6-7:30pm
Cost: $35.00
Age: Adult
Location: Tays Music Room 121
Course #: SP10-17
Other classes taught by Steve Smith:
Meet Steve Smith!
Steve Smith has played guitar for over 35 years. He is mostly self taught, using books and the help of friends. Steve likes to play folk music, blues, and some jazz.
Sign Language
This is an introductory course for students with no previous experience with sign language. It will cover the alphabet and basic vocabulary. Sign Language book to be purchased separately by student for approximately $15 at the NMSUA bookstore. Please bring paper, pencil, and book to first class. (5 sessions)
Instructor: Lisa Baca
Date and Time: 2/18-3/18 Thursday 6-8pm
Cost: $30.00
Age: 6th grade-Adult
Location: TE 104
Course #: SP10-16
Meet Lisa Baca!
Lisa Baca has signed all her life and is eager to share “her language” with others. A succesful mother and wife as well as experienced sign language teacher, Lisa will motivate you to communicate with sign.
Fabulous Faux for Boring Walls
Fabulous Faux Part 1 taught you the basics of filling in a wall with paint to look like leather or suede. You learned techniques for Old World plaster effects, as well as marble and other stone effects.
Now this Part 2 class gives you more hands-on time to make sample boards. Learn how to work with ordinary tissue for a great texture, even making realistic-looking raised bricks and ceramic tiles. Save thousands of dollars and look quite professional as you learn more tricks of the trade. Warning: your neighbor may ask you to do her house once she sees yours! Don’t forget your paint shirt, chip brush and dual roller handle from Part 1. Paint kits may be purchased for $29 at the beginning of class from the instructor. (1 session)
Instructor: Linda Coffman
Date and Time: 11/13 Friday 6-9pm
Cost: $30.00
Age: Adult
Location: TBA
Course #: FA09-07
Mosaic Tile Pottery
Create beautiful mosaic pottery using a simple procedure and inexpensive materials. Students will create a unique work of art using broken tile, glass beads, shells, and other materials. A demonstration and list of supplies will be given the first day of class. Supply cost approximately $30. (2 sessions)
Instructor: Carol Alvarado
Date and Time: 10/24-10/31 Sat 12-2 & 12-4pm
Cost: $40.00
Age: Adult
Location: AC 102
Course #: FA09-09
Other courses taught by Carol Alvarado:
Adult Classes
Arts and Crafts
- More Right Brain Drawing
- Drawing Faces
- The Painting Class You Have Always Wanted
- Knitting Socks and Gloves
- One Stroke Painting
Computers
Home and Garden
Languages
Music
New Mexico Culture
Sci-Fi
Tools for Life
Wellness
Beginning Guitar for Kids
Learn guitar basics in this class which will prepare students to continue learning on their own. Learn to play chords, melodies and simple songs, and how to read musical notation and guitar tablature. Bring a playable guitar to class. Music book to be purchased for $18. (8 sessions)
Instructor: Steve Smith
Date and Time: 2/18-4/15 Thursday 4:00-5:30pm
Cost: $35.00
Age: 3rd-10th grade
Location: Tays Music Room 121
Course #: SP10-23
Other classes taught by Steve Smith:
Meet Steve Smith!
Steve Smith has played guitar for over 35 years. He is mostly self taught, using books and the help of friends. Steve likes to play folk music, blues, and some jazz.
Klay for Kids
This is a class with an emphasis on ceramic projects. Activities will include painting pottery, mosaic tile, and hands-on clay projects. Children should bring a cover shirt & a drink. There will be an additional cost of $20 for supplies. (1 session)
Instructor: Carol Alvarado
Date and Time: 11/14 Saturday 12-4pm
Cost: $30.00
Age: 3rd-6th grade
Location: AC 102
Course #: FA09-28
Other courses taught by Carol Alvarado:
Creative Wall Art
Jazz up your walls! Create two projects that will make your room a special place. Learn basic elements of design and color schemes. The cost of supplies will be approximately $8. (2 sessions)
Instructor: Stefani Christenot
Date and Time: 3/2& 3/9 Tuesday 3:45-5:15pm
Cost: $25.00
Age: 3rd-6th grade
Location: TE 104
Course #: SP10-24
Meet Stefani Christenot!
Stefani Christenot started writing as a youngster. These early efforts became a passion, ending with a bachelor’s degree in publishing in 2001. She is currently writing a poetry book called Dreams of Him: A Collection of Love Poetry.
Kids’ College
By the Dune’s Early Light
By the Dune’s Early Light: Photographing the White Sands
Join photographer Jim Spencer for three days packed with photography, compositional instruction, and color printing. Each day of this highly acclaimed workshop starts and ends as you capture images of the dunes, light dramatically changing with each successive picture. ”By the Dune’s Early Light” is an unrivaled opportunity to see, photograph, and experience the visual excitement that is White Sands National Monument.
Hiking Level: Moderate elevation gain. There will be some off-trail hiking in the dunes. Remember to bring plenty of drinking water, sack lunch and supper. No fuel available on range.
Instructor: Jim Spencer
Date: 4/28-4/30 or Date: 5/6-5/8
Cost: $250.00
Age: 10th grade-Adult
Course #: FA09-37
Click here to see the schedule and supply list for this photography seminar.
Click here to see comments from students who took his summer 2009 field seminar.
Professional Development
Professional Development Training through NMSU Alamogordo is designed to serve the special needs of Otero County’s business and industry community. We work with businesses, agencies, and industries to improve employee performance. We can help keep employees current with computer training as well as help to improve employee productivity. For more information, please contact Joan Griggs, Community Services Coordinator, at (575) 439-3626, 439-3842, or jgriggs@nmsua.nmsu.edu.
Excel is becoming more and more important in the business world. Adding it to your bussiness plan is critical for a smooth operation in your office enviroment. Classes start Jan. 19. This class focuses on an introduction to the basics of spreedsheets and the functions of Excel. Be sure to sign up for the Intermediate and Advanced Excel if you want to continue learning this system. These two classes are to directly follow Introduction to Excel, remember classes may fill quickly.
Spring 2010 Professional Development Classes:
- Excel 2007 Classes
- Getting Anger Under Control
- Resolving Conflicts at the Office
- Adult Heartsaver CPR
- First Aid for the Office
- Profit Mastery
- Teller Excellence
- Fiber Optics Courses
- Medical Office Administration (PDF, 562 KB) Classes start April 14, 2009!
Contact Community Ed
Forms
- Registration and Waiver Form (PDF Format)
- Course Proposal Form: Word Format (.doc) | PDF Format (.pdf)
Class Schedule Locations
Alamogordo
- Alamogordo Public Schools Administration Building
- Alamogordo Chamber of Commerce
- Alamogordo City Hall
- Alamogordo Public Library
- Alamogordo Senior Center
- Brown Bag Deli
- K-Mart
- NM Museum of Space History
- NMSU-A Campus (All buildings)
- Plateau Espresso
- Staples
- Wellness Center
- Zia Therapy
Cloudcroft
- Chamber of Commerce
- Library
- Post Office
High Rolls
- Market
Holloman AFB
- Community Center
- Family Support Center
- Learning Center Library
- Learning Center Offices
Tularosa
- Alamar Drive In
- Coffee and More
- Community Center
- 1st National Bank
- Post Office
- Subway
- Tularosa Public Library
- Tulie Freeze
Policies
Registration
Please register early! Don’t wait until the last minute to register. Classes you want may either fill early or be cancelled due to an insufficient number of students. Don’t let this happen to a class you want! Since all class materials are prepared based on known enrollment, please register at least five days before classes begin.
- Registration Hours: Monday-Friday, 8-12 P.M. and 1-5 P.M.
- Walk-in: We are located in the Administrative Office, CB 401, at NMSU-Alamogordo.
- Phone: Call 575.439.3842, Alamogordo Community Education, to register and pay for the class(es) using Visa, MasterCard or Discover.
- Mail: Complete the Registration and Waiver form and mail with your check to the address indicated. Registration by mail must be received five days before class begins.
Refunds
4-Week, 5-Week, or 6-Week Classes: Refunds will be granted when you request to withdraw from the class in writing (e-mail, letter, or FAX) BEFORE the second class meeting. Please include your name & course ID. A $5.00 fee will be assessed if you cancel. Refunds may take up to 30 days to be processed.
Any Class That Meets Less Than 4-weeks: Refunds will be granted when you request to withdraw from the class in writing (e-mail, letter, or FAX) five days PRIOR to the first class. Please include your name & course ID. A $5.00 fee will be assessed if you cancel. Refunds may take up to 30 days to be processed.
Cancellations
A full (100%) refund will be given only for classes that are cancelled by Alamogordo Community Education.
