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CREATIVE ARTS

LANGUAGE & CULTURE

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THE SCIENCES

UNIVERSITY EDVENTURES

OLLI - Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

Courses for those aged 50 and over. See the website for details and current classes.

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  Creative Arts

Photographing Humboldt’s Murals & Street Art

Taking a walk through downtown Arcata and Eureka can feel like walking through an outdoor art gallery. The murals of Humboldt County tell magnificent painted stories on the sides of buildings.

Graffiti art comes in several forms and is undoubtedly embedded in urban culture. These art forms are beautiful and expressive and photographing them is a growing avenue of interest in the photography world.

This course will offer new and exciting ways to approach these visual treats. Capturing and documenting these city relics creates a lovely record of time, as images often disappear as time goes by.

This course includes a field trip. All participants are required to complete a Release of Liability form. See field trip information.

SESSION 1 (Arcata murals)

THIS COURSE HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

SESSION 2 (Eureka murals)

date ..... Sun., Feb. 12-March 4

time ..... 2-4 p.m.

fee ..... $110

place ..... Harry Griffith Hall 225

instr ..... Colleen Longo

course ..... EENC X013, 27884

Photographing Humboldt at Twilight

Study the contrasts of atmospheric moods. Changing conditions of light and weather interact with architecture and nature to build an endless series of twilight skies and seascapes, each hinting at change and mystery. This course offers something new and different for the interested photographer.

Twilight can be magical time to photograph, but can often yield disappointing results. In this class we will overcome under-exposed images and will test out and play with a variety of results that will teach new ways to interact with light as it turns from day into night.

This course includes a field trip. All participants are required to complete a Release of Liability form. See field trip information.

date ..... Mon., Jan. 16-Feb. 13

time ..... 4-6 p.m.

fee ..... $200

place ..... Behavioral & Social Sciences 211

instr ..... Colleen Longo

course ..... EENC X013, 27885

Contemporary Photographers

In photography, so often we go back to the masters who created the photographic medium as an art form, that we forget there are masters in training right now. In this four-part series we will look at established and emerging contemporary photographers, how their work is relevant, and why their work is being collected in major institutions.

Explore some of the newer, prolific photographic artists of our time, including Alec Soth, Ari Marcopoulos, Elinor Carucci, Alessandra Sanguinetti, Rineke Dijkstra, Ryan McGinley, Starn Twins, Vanessa Beecroft and Brian Ulrich.

Through lecture, discussion and visual images, students will walk away with a refreshed sense of photographic art in today’s modern world.

THIS COURSE HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

Colleen Longoreceived her MFA from Pratt Institute. She earned her B.A. in studio art, photography from Humboldt State University. Longo was selected by Michael Brenson of New York Magazine to participate in a public symposium critiqued by David Levi-Strauss, where her work was described as being “film noir meets modern nostalgia.” She has exhibited her work extensively in New York and in Humboldt County as well. Colleen has assisted and lectured at the International Center of Photography and the School of Visual Arts. Currently, she is traveling across America photographing her close female friends and her grandmother.

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Native American Beadwork, Design & Leatherwork

Among the indigenous nations of North America, decorations of clothing and other tools were abundant. Among the decorations is beadwork. It can turn any simple buckskin bag or clothing into a beautiful work of art.

Students will develop their skills in Native American Indian bead work and design, using traditional and contemporary material. In the advanced class, students will further their proficiency in developing their own designs, and different styles of beading. This course is also for those who would like to work on regalia for ceremonial purposes.

INTRO:

date ..... Tues./Thurs., Feb. 14-May 3 (no class March 13, 15)

time ..... 6-8 p.m.

fee ..... $125, plus $50 materials fee

place ..... Theatre Arts 011

instr ..... Lonnie & Winema Weeks

course ..... EENC X035, 27748

ADVANCED:

date ..... Tues./Thurs., Feb. 14-May 3 (no class March 13, 15)

time ..... 6-8 p.m.

fee ..... $125

place ..... Theatre Arts 011

instr ..... Lonnie & Winema Weeks

course ..... EENC X035, 27718

Winema Huitt Weeks is a Paiute enrolled with the Klamath Tribes of Chiloquin Oregon. She has been dancing traditionally for over 35 years. Winema learned to bead at the age of eight. She became a cap wearer (Keeper of the Culture) at age 24. She has taught beading since the 1970s and has taught regalia making classes, inter-tribal and ceremonial at Eureka High School Indian Club. She has lived in Humboldt County for 30 years. She has been retained to make repairs on many museum quality regalia pieces.

Lonnie Weeks is an enrolled member of the Three Affiliated Tribes of North Dakota, his blood line is Assiniboine/Sioux and Arikara. He is a pipe carrier and Sundancer for the Assiniboine people of the Fort Peck Tribe, Wolf Point, Mont. Lonnie started beading at age 11. He has been beading, making moccasins, animal hide rattles, and carving pipes for 30 years.

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Afro-Cuban Folkloric Dance

Learn exciting folkloric Afro-Cuban dance and enjoy the richness of Cuban music and dance culture with live drumming accompaniment!

Afro-Cuban dance is an energetic mixture of the cultures of the West African slaves and the Spanish colonists who brought them to the island of Cuba.

All skill levels are welcome, but the class is most appropriate for beginner to intermediate dance students who have some previous dance/movement experience, even if not necessarily in Afro-Cuban styles.

Over the 8-class workshop, students will:

  • Learn the basics of selected folkloric orisha dances.
  • Build a foundation in Afro-Cuban dance technique and style.
  • Gain an understanding of the dance in relation to the rhythms of the music.
  • Deepen their appreciation of the culture through expression through dance and music.

THIS COURSE HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

Alison Hong-Novotney began her work in the performing arts as a professional actor in movies and television in Hollywood, Calif. She began her formal dance training at age seven in the traditional fields of classical Kirov ballet technique, tap and jazz, and has studied Afro-Cuban folkloric dance for over 20 years. She has studied in both Cuba and the U.S. with teachers from dance companies from Matanzas and Havana, including Grupo Afrocuba de Matanzas, Los Muñequitos de Matanzas, Conjunto Folklórico Nacional de Cuba, and Compañía Folklórica Raíces Profundas. Her primary teachers have been Teresita Pérez, José Francisco Barroso, Reynaldo González, Dolores Pérez and Ana Pérez.

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ZUMBA at Humboldt!

The Zumba program fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will blow you away. Zumba participants achieve long-term benefits while experiencing an absolute blast in one exciting hour of calorie-burning, body-energizing, awe-inspiring movements meant to engage and captivate for life!

The routines feature interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. Add some Latin flavor and international zest into the mix and you’ve got a Zumba class!

Learn basic moves of salsa, merengue, cumbia, and reggaeton.

Enjoy energizing music while reducing your stress level.

All skill levels welcome!

THIS COURSE HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

The class will be offered through Arcata Parks and Recreation. Classes start in February at the D Street Community Center in Arcata.

Meredith King earned a B.A. in liberal studies from HSU. She has taken a variety of dance classes including salsa, samba, and African, but fell in love with Zumba classes a year ago. She is a certified Zumba Instructor and is a member of the Zumba Instructor Network.

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The Studio School

A distinctive visual arts program for youth!

SPRING 2012 CLASSES RUN FEB. 4-MARCH 24

 

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Humboldt Music Academy

SPRING 2012 CLASSES RUN MARCH 10-MAY 12

 

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   Language & Culture

Introductory Russian Language & Culture

This course is for those who have little or no knowledge of the Russian language. By the end of the course, you will become familiar with the Russian alphabet (Cyrillic), basic reading and writing, and everyday communication such as greeting people formally and informally, counting, and telling the time. You will also learn about grammar points, specifically the Russian cases, adjectives, nouns, verb conjugations, and verbs of motion.

Finally, cultural notes about Russian history, arts and literature, and the Russian language will be woven into the course. Additionally, two or three films in Russian (with English subtitles) will be shown and discussed.

Required textbooks: Golosa: A Basic Course in Russian, Book 1 (third edition). Richard Robin, Karen Evans-Romaine, Galina Shatalina, and Joanna Robin. Prentice Hall, 2002. (Available online, new or used)

PART 1:

date ..... Mon./Wed., Jan. 23-Feb. 29

time ..... 5:30-7:30 p.m.

fee ..... $125

place ..... Theatre Arts 114

instr ..... Natalia Novikova

course ..... EENC X047, 27871

PART 2:*

date ..... Mon./Wed., March 5-April 18 (no class March 12 & 14)

time ..... 5:30-7:30 p.m.

fee ..... $125

place ..... Theatre Arts 114

instr ..... Natalia Novikova

course ..... EENC X047, 27872

* Prerequisite: Completion of Part 1 or instructor prior approval.

Natalia Novikovais from Moscow, Russia. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in philosophy from Moscow State Academic University for the Humanities at the Russian Academy of Sciences. In 2001, she moved to New York City where she began a career at the Columbia University Harriman (former Russian) Institute. Since then, she has taught Russian language to a diverse group of students at various language levels, and also offers cross-cultural consultations to those relocating to Russia.

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Introduction to Japanese

This course is an introduction to understanding basic Japanese grammar structure, vocabulary, and writing system (hiragana and katakana). It will focus on developing conversational skills that enable students to use the language in a variety of practical situations. Japanese culture and customs are also introduced in given topics.

The textbook for both sessions, Japanese for Busy People (revised 3rd edition, Kana version) and Kana Workbook are available at HSU Bookstore.

Mie Matsumoto is a native speaker of Japanese and has been teaching at HSU Extended Education since 1996. She also offers translation/interpreting services and language lessons on a private basis.

Session 1

This session is for students who have no knowledge of Japanese or anyone who wants to refresh their previous learning.

THIS COURSE HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

Session 2

Students must meet a prerequisite (Introduction to Japanese Session 1 or equivalent). This course continues to develop basic communication skills and expand vocabulary and sentence structures.

THIS COURSE HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

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Tell Me More®: Interactive Language Learning

Have you always wanted to learn another language? Or would you like to practice and increase your skills in a language you have already learned?

Enjoy language learning technology whenever and wherever you want. In a language lab, in class, at home, or anywhere else there is an internet connection, you can progress through your lessons at your own pace and take advantage of language learning with business and career specific supplemental content.

Award-winning Tell Me More® delivers an engaging learning experience that combines innovative content with the latest in learning theory and pedagogy while leveraging state-of-the-art technology. German, French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch and English as a Second Language (ESL) are available online.

For semester-long access to this new and exciting technology, register now. (Those students registering for 1 unit of academic credit will be required to meet time and progress benchmarks.)

Noncredit EENC X075, 27928 $75

credit ..... (1 unit) See options below $200

Italian, Dutch, English, ESL WLC 110, Levels 1, 2, 3 or 4

French Levels 1, 2, 3 or 4: FREN 110

Spanish Levels 1, 2, 3 or 4: SPAN 110

German Levels 1, 2, 3 or 4: GERM 110

To register for credit, please call 707-826-3731

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14TH ANNUAL LATINO FILM FESTIVAL

March 6, 7 & 8 - 6-10:20 p.m. - Minor Theater, Arcata

In coordination with College of the Redwoods, a series of extraordinary Cuban films will be shown, compared and discussed. A one-hour lecture in English is presented before each film. The invited guest speaker is Dr. Ann Marie Stock, professor of Hispanic Studies and Film Studies at the College of William and Mary. Each film will be followed by a panel discussion.

A short opinion paper required for credit. Non-credit attendance welcome (pay at the door). $6 per film. Cost for walk-in, non-credit basis is subject to change.

More information about the films will be available in February. Contact the HSU Dept. of World Languages and Cultures at (707) 826-3226. Call Extended Education at 826-3731 to register for credit.

fee ..... $200 (includes credit and admission to films)

course ..... SPAN 480, 1 unit (CR/NC), 21349 or ES 480, 1 unit (CR/NC), 21770

Instructor Rosamel Benavides-Garb is a professor and chair of the HSU Dept. of World Languages and Cultures.

 

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International English Language Institute (IELI)
Home Stay Program

IELI at Humboldt State University invites you to help international
students reach their goals as they study English as a second language.

Homes are needed on an ongoing basis for students ages 18-55.
New students start the IELI program every two months. Length of stay varies.

If you would like to house one of these international students,
or find out about long-term homestays,
please contact Nicola Maloney for details*:
(707) 826-5878

To learn more about the HSU International English Language Institute (IELI),
visit www.humboldt.edu/ieli

* Students usually pay $475 to $700 per month; remuneration varies according to services provided.

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Explorations in Afro-Cuban Dance & Drum

JULY 21-28, 2012

A series of workshops at Humboldt State University featuring internationally-renowned instructors
celebrating the folkloric music, songs and dances of the Afro-Cuban people.
All skill levels are welcome. Space is limited!


Campus & community members are invited to the

International Cultural Festival

Sat., Feb. 25

Begins at 1 p.m., HSU University Center
HSU University Center
FREE ADMISSION

Enjoy art, dancing, music, displays and friendship in this annual festival of culture from around the world.

For more information, contact the HSU Office of Extended Education: (707) 826-3731

 

   Professional Development

Building & Leading Great Teams

A series of 6 management workshops by Janet Ruprecht

SEE DETAILS

CHILD ABUSE
MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING

NEXT TRAINING: Friday, April 13, 2012
[Offered once each semester, throughout the year]

CALIFORNIA STATE-REQUIRED NOTARY TRAINING

March 12, 2012 - SEE DETAILS

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Exercise Nutrition

Online Certificate Program consisting of four courses (12 units)

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Has one of your friends or relatives received acupuncture treatment? Are you curious about what acupuncture is like? Perhaps you have questions about how traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) works, and what conditions might benefit from this style of treatment.

This class will help you get better acquainted with how TCM works. You can then make informed health care choices for yourself.

There will be a discussion on how Western medicine and TCM treatments complement each other for optimum health maintenance.

The class will explore basic TCM theory and the tools of the medicine: Acupuncture, herbs, tui na massage, dietary therapy, cupping, and qi gong exercise.

You will also learn about TCM health evaluation methods that include verbal history, pulses, tongue evaluation, visual evaluation and palpation.

Each person will be provided with some informational handouts for further reading.

date ..... Thurs., April 12

time ..... 6:30-8:30 p.m.

fee .... $20

place ..... Siemens Hall 120

instr ..... Lupine Wread

course ..... EENC X036, 27720

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Traditional Chinese Medicine & Women’s Health

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) which includes acupuncture and herbal medicine is well suited to helping women stay healthy and vibrant through all phases of health from birth through old age. This will be a fun class looking at the many choices women have to enhance their health and well being. TCM is able to work with many conditions that are particular to women such as: hormonal balancing, menses issues such as; amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, oligomenorrhea, fertility challenges, healthy pregnancy, and menopausal conditions. TCM sees the body as a wholly integrated system of physical, mental and emotional systems that when balanced create a dynamic balanced feeling of health and wellbeing.

The objectives covered for this class are to provide some history and explanation of how the medicine works, what a person might expect in a typical treatment, and what kind of conditions are especially benefitted by this style of treatment. There will be a discussion about acupuncture and herbal treatments that are especially suited to women’s needs.

date ..... Thurs., April 19

time ..... 6:30-8:30 p.m.

fee .... $20

place ..... Siemens Hall 120

instr ..... Lupine Wread

course ..... EENC X036, 27719

Lupine Meredith Wread is a California licensed acupuncturist and herbalist trained in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Five Element medicine, and Japanese Acupuncture, with a foundational knowledge of Western sciences. She is in practice at Jade Dragon Medical Spa in Arcata. Previous to practicing Acupuncture, Lupine was an Iyengar Yoga teacher for many years. She is a passionate gardener, and is currently studying how to farm Chinese herbs in the US, to address the invisible price of importing herbs and the multiple environmental concerns of using herbs.

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Kundalini Yoga & Meditation

Kundalini yoga is an ancient practice that uses posture, mantras, mudras, breathing techniques and relaxation to create a specific physical and mental state.

In a Kundalini yoga class, you become quiet, process what has been happening in your busy life, and emerge grounded and still. Each week the class will focus on something different, such as boosting the immune system, detoxing, battling insomnia, and more.

Give yourself the gift of doing something for your own overall health. Leave feeling centered and reconnected to the true beauty of your being!

Choose one, two or all three sessions offered.

SESSION 1:

date ..... Mon., Jan. 23-Feb.27

time ..... 7-8:30 p.m.

fee .... $60

place ..... Harry Griffith Hall 227

instr ..... Anne Marie Tse

course ..... EENC X032, 27831

SESSION 2:

date ..... Mon., March 5-April 9

time ..... 7-8:30 p.m.

fee .... $60

place ..... Harry Griffith Hall 227

instr ..... Anne Marie Tse

course ..... EENC X032, 27832

SESSION 3:

date ..... Mon., April 16-May 21

time ..... 7-8:30 p.m.

fee .... $60

place ..... Harry Griffith Hall 227

instr ..... Anne Marie Tse

course ..... EENC X032, 27834

Anne Marie Tse has been practicing Kundalini yoga since 2007. It has helped her find balance and strength, and has given her great joy. She looks forward to sharing this beautiful practice with you. Ann Marie has a B.A. in holistic healing through movement from Pitzer College, Claremont, Calif. She has also completed Kundalini Yoga Level 1 Teacher Training with 200 classroom hours completed.

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Introduction to the Healing Arts of Emei Qigong

Emei Qigong was developed in China in 1227 A.D. by an enlightened monk. This system was devoted to maintaining excellent health and treating diseases, while striving to attain the goal of enlightenment. Until recently, Emei Qigong was only practiced by monks.

Emei Qigong combines conscious exercising methods allowing one to reach an optimal physical, mental and emotional state.
Through movement, meditation and lecture, you will learn the basic concepts of Qigong and Yin-Yang. Experience Qi in your body and enhance the power of your energy fields. Begin to understand the causes of illness and learn how to prevent illnesses that energy healers often pick up from working on their clients. Learn how to harmonize your heart and other organs with internal massage from healing sounds. Learn six rules for effective healing and discover how to be balanced, content and happy.

The Xiang-Tan City Bureau of Senior Cadres and Health Dept. surveyed the health care spending from 1992-95 of 500 government officials, mostly retirees between 50 and 70 years old, who practiced Qigong on a regular basis. Instead of the increased spending typically seen in this age group, their annual medical costs were decreased by 83% on average, and 232 (46%) reported no medical costs at all (study mentioned in the book, Chinese Medical Qigong).

date ..... Tues., Feb. 7-March 20

time ..... 7-8:40 p.m.

fee .... $55

place ..... Harry Griffith Hall 226

instr ..... John Yamas

course ..... EENC x036, 27694

John Yamas has a B.S. in mechanical engineering from Oregon State University and a M.Ed. in guidance and counseling psychology from University of Hawaii. He has a certificate in Oriental medicine from the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. John became a California licensed acupuncturist in 1986 and earned his doctorate from SAMRA College of Oriental Medicine in 1988. He started his Arcata practice in 1988. He has studied Qigong since 1995. John completed the teacher training for the healing arts of Emei Qigong in Emei, China in 2006.

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Adobe Creative Suite 5:
Introductory and Certificate Courses

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Graduate Record Exam (GRE) Preparation Class

With increasing numbers of students applying to graduate school, admission is more competitive than ever. For students thinking about a graduate degree, a good score on the GRE is important.

If you plan to apply to graduate school, you’ll discover the best strategies for taking the GRE test in this preparation class. You will learn how to attack all types of GRE questions using skills you already have.

This unique instructor-coached GRE preparation course includes diagnostic testing in class, practice sets, and full-length sections.

This course covers the four main categories of the new GRE test (effective 8/1/11):

  • Reading Comprehension and Analytical Writing
  • Text Completion and Sentence Equivalence
  • Pre-Algebra and Algebra
  • Geometry, Data Interpretation and Quantitative Comparison

This class will be offered over four consecutive Saturdays. Each day will cover one of the above categories. You will also take a practice test in class. 

The course fee includes the textbook, practice tests, and online access to GRE materials based on actual exam questions, released by Educational Testing Services (ETS), plus one year free access to Magoosh GRE. This feature allows you to continue practicing from home after the course ends. 

date ..... Sat., Feb. 11, 18, 25 and March 3

time ..... 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (with breaks)

fee .... $395

place ..... HGH 226

course ..... EENCx 099, 27934

Call (707) 826-3731 to register! (VISA/MC/Discover. Please have appropriate course numbers handy.)

or register online (VISA/MC/Discover. Enter appropriate course numbers on the form.)

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Announcing the annual

Social Justice Summit

Fri.-Sat., March 2 & 3, 2012

Humboldt State University University Center

Fri., 5-9 p.m. & Sat., 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m.

Keynote speakers, workshops and presentations will focus on immigration issues and activism. This year’s summit will shed light on DREAMers and all the obstacles that stand in their way. Each year approximately 65,000 undocumented students graduate from high school and are denied the basic right to pursue an higher education.

CONFERENCE FEES:
Students (HSU, CR, high school): Free
Faculty/Staff/Community Member: $25
Non-Profits: $20 per person

Conference fee includes continental breakfast and conference materials.

ACADEMIC CREDIT OPTION:
One unit of optional credit is available for an additional fee of $200:

Ethnic Studies, ES 480 (21309) OR
Women’s Studies, WS 480 (26279)

To register: Call the HSU Office of Extended Education: (707) 826-3731

For content information, contact
Marylyn Paik-Nicely, HSU MultiCultural Center: (707) 826-3367

VISIT THE SOCIAL JUSTICE SUMMIT WEBSITE

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Resources for Educators

CE Credits OnlineDistance Learning [star icon] Link
Online courses for educators

Do you wish to pursue teaching in community colleges and universities, or enhance your teaching career?

CERTIFICATE IN FACULTY PREPARATION:

Teaching in Higher Education

An Online Certificate Program through HSU Extended Education

Distance Learning (Online) Technology Courses
for Educators:

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ONLINE COURSES:

Certificate Courses for Paralegal & Legal Secretary

Although lawyers assume ultimate responsibility for legal work, they often delegate many of their tasks to paralegals. In fact, paralegals (also known as legal assistants) are continuing to assume new responsibilities in legal offices. The U.S. Dept. of Labor reports that the paralegal profession will rise 28% by the year 2018.

Paralegal certificates can be earned in as little as 6-14 weeks with tuition of only $1,189.

The Office of Extended Education has teamed up with the Center for Legal Studies (CLS) to offer these three certificate courses.

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Graduate (Master’s) Programs at HSU

Red Card Certification Class

The Red Card is part of the wildland and prescribed fire qualifications system used by all federal agencies (such as the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land management, National Park Service, Bureau of Indian Affairs or U.S. Fish and Wildlife) and many state and private wildland and prescribed fire management agencies. All firefighters assigned to a fire being managed by a federal agency are required to have a Red Card. SEE COURSE DETAILS


Regional Training Institute - Community Disaster Preparedness - Serving residents of Del Norte, Humboldt, Mendocino, Siskuyou and Trinity Counties.

The Regional Training Institute (RTI) serves as an education and training center for disaster preparedness, bridging public and private jurisdictions, to build a network of community partnerships for the emergency needs of Del Norte, Siskyou, Humboldt, Trinity and Mendocino counties. RTI is an information center for regional disaster preparedness training, news and workshops that offer educators, individuals, neighborhood groups, businesses and social groups a means of strengthening themselves and their communities to be more disaster-resilient.

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   THE SCIENCES

Fruit Tree Selection & Maintenance on the North Coast

Delicious fruits round out the ideal garden of edibles, and it is important to know how to take care of fruit trees to have the best harvests possible.

You will learn about apple, pear and other fruiting tree varieties that are ideally suited for the North Coast.

Learn how root stock plays the important role in determining tree height, allowing easier maintenance and harvesting, as well as tolerance to wet soils or drought, disease resistance, durability and productivity.

This course will also cover soil maintenance, which will enable you to provide the best structure and nutrients to feed your fruiting plants and trees.

You will learn how to properly thin your trees for health and harvest. You will also learn how to prune your trees for their best shape and how to manage pests (diseases, insects and gophers).

This course will culminat in a field experience at the instructor’s orchard in Fieldbrook. Because this course includes a field trip, all participants are required to complete a Release of Liability form. See field trip information.

THIS COURSE IS FULL. E-mail to be placed on a waiting list, should a space become available.

date ..... Tues./Thurs., April 24 and 26 plus Sun. April 29

time ..... Tues./Thurs. 6-8 p.m.; Sun. 1-3 p.m.

instr ..... Peter Haggard

Peter Haggard worked for the Humboldt County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office and has gardened in Humboldt County for over 30 years. He has a small orchard of mostly apples and pears, which are all on dwarfing rootstock and espaliered. The orchard also includes plums, peaches, blueberries, figs and European filberts. Pete co-authored with Judy Haggard Insects of the Pacific Northwest, as well as articles for various publications.

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Organic Gardening From the Backyard to the Kitchen Table

LEVEL 1: Gain knowledge and confidence for a lifetime of successful food gardening. Learn how to start and maintain a productive organic garden, find out about plant and soil theory for gardeners, and discover practices and timelines that are specific to our climate.

Learn about making garden beds, working with soil, and how to do composting. Learn how to sow cover crops and about maintenance of soil fertility and planning for year-round harvests. Learn how to successfully manage pests and keep your plants healthy, how to grow perennial fruits, coastal tomatoes and more. This course will culminate in a visit to a local vegetable garden and a chance to get your hands dirty and discover your green thumb!

Textbook: The Humboldt Kitchen Gardener: A Concise Guide to Raising Organic Vegetables and Fruits in the Greater Humboldt Region is provided in class for a materials and supplies fee (MSF) of $12. Couples can share the text and pay one MSF. If you already have the text, tell the registration staff and you won’t be required to pay the MSF.

THIS COURSE IS FULL. E-mail to be placed on a waiting list, should a space become available.

date ..... Tues., Feb. 14-March 13 plus Sun., March 18

time ..... Tues. 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

instr ..... Eddie Tanner

LEVEL 2: For those who have already taken the introductory course or for those who already have a strong foundation in organic gardening, this course builds on that knowledge to help your harvests be even more bountiful! Eddie Tanner will provide skill-building exercises and individualized feedback on topics such as: Timing and season-extension for year-round harvests, Dialing in Soil Fertility, Pest/problem trouble-shooting, and Crop varieties for coastal Humboldt.

dates Thurs., Feb. 16-March 8 plus Sun., March 11

time ..... Thurs. 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

fee ..... $65,

place ..... Siemens Hall 110

instr ..... Eddie Tanner

course ..... EENC X022, 27734

These courses include a field trip. All participants are required to complete a Release of Liability form. See field trip information.

Eddie Tanner has been farming and gardening professionally on the North Coast for the past decade. He was an instructor of community agriculture at HSU and leads gardening and composting workshops. Eddie has recently authored the textbook for this course.

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SUMMER 2012: BIRD AWARENESS

Drawing of bird flying, and holding binoculars



Ethnobotany - ANTH 485 - 2 units (CR/NC)

A three-day course on the Klamath River
with Karuk herbalists and indigenous basket weavers.

April 27-29, 2012
Instructors: Mary Glenn & Leslie VanderMolen

APPLICATIONS DUE: MARCH 23, 2012

VISIT THE ETHNOBOTANY WEBSITE for application forms and more details

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     University edventures

Students are invited to follow

Alexander Von Humboldt’s Footsteps in Ecuador

Immersion in Ecuadorian culture and beginning Spanish language

May 28-August 3, 2012 (tentative)

Earn 15 units in Spanish, Environmental Sciences, & Geography.

Information:
or call 707-826-3345


Sierra Institute - Wilderness and Cultural Field Studies



Road Scholar - Adventures in Lifelong Learning


Costa Rica

DEEP ECOLOGY SUSTAINABLE LIVING PROGRAM

Two weeks of ceremony, sustainable living and voluntary simplicity.

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Belize Archaeology Field School

May 17-June 14, 2012

Learn archaeological techniques, visit ancient ruins and earn 6 units of academic credit

APPLY BY FEB. 1, 2012

FOR DETAILS AND APPLICATION INFORMATION, VISIT THE BELIZE ARCHAEOLOGY WEBSITE

China-Tibet Field Studies: Exploring Sacred Landscapes

SUMMER 2012

Traveling overland from Beijing, explore, study and document the spectacular
physical and cultural realms of northwest China and Tibet.

Learn important geographical, historical and cultural factors of the Yellow River
and Yangtze River basins, to the canyons and grasslands of eastern and northeastern Tibet.
The sacred Daoist mountains and the historic sites and major monasteries
of Tibetan Buddhism will also be studied.

Credit will be available in:

GEOG 411, Senior Field Research
GEOG 499, Geographic Documentation

More information:

Humboldt State University and Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE)
invite you to the hands-on appropriate technology
and Spanish program in the

¡Dominican Republic!

May 28-July 6, 2012

Hands-on experience in appropriate technology and sustainability

Immersion in language and culture

10 units of academic credit in Spanish & Engineering

Cost: To be determined. Fees will include room, board, academic credit, classroom facilities and deposit.

For more information: Contact Lonny Grafman,
HSU Dept. of Environmental Resources Engineering:

707-826-3649

More Study Abroad Opportunities in Summer 2012:

Montpellier, France
Experience southern France and pursue intensive French language study at your own level. Study French culture in lectures and travel with Institut Européen de Français guides to historic sites in Languedoc-Roussillon and Provence.

Total program cost (tentative) is $3,000 and includes 9 units of academic credit, language courses and cultural activities 7 days/week; lodging in university dorms; breakfast 7 days/week; cultural, linguistic workshops; excursions; and local tram and bus pass for 4 weeks. Family stay option (tentative): $3,750 includes breakfasts and dinners.

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Coming in Summer 2013...

Costa Rica Primate Field Program [photo of monkey]
June 2013 (TBA)

Participate in a primate field study at La Selva Biological Field Station in Costa Rica!

Learn about New World primate behavior, ecology and conservation, primatology field techniques,
Costa Rican culture, current issues affecting Costa Ricans and their flora and fauna,
and cultural sensitivity, among many other things.

This program offers nine units in anthropology.

VISIT THE WEBSITE FOR MANY MORE DETAILS ABOUT THIS UNIQUE AND EXCITING PROGRAM!

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Afissos, Greece Art Program

SUMMER 2013

The Greek Art program is a 4 1/2-week intensive studio/cultural history educational experience. Students will explore the legacy and continuing presence of Greek art through travel and interaction with Greek people and culture. These cultural influences and experiences will be applied in studio art classes, held in the small coastal village of Affisos.

Participants are required to enroll in 11 units out of the following courses:

ART 326: Intermediate Painting (3 units)
OR

ART 329: Advanced Painting (3 units)

ART 321: Intermediate Drawing (3 units)
OR

ART 324: Advanced Drawing (3 units)
PLUS

ART 353: Off Campus Studies in Art History (4 units)

ART 395: Workshop in Fresco (1 unit)

Fee is to be determined, and will depend on enrollment, and is subject to changes in the exchange rate.
The fee includes program cost, tuition, housing during program, field trip transportation,
museum admissions, some art supplies, and studio rental. Fee does not include airfare,
shipping artwork, international student ID card, health insurance, meals or personal expenses.

For more information, contact Teresa Stanley, program director: (707)826-3638 or

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