SUMMER 2009 Extension courses & programs

CREATIVE ARTS
LANGUAGE & CULTURE
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
THE SCIENCES

UNIVERSITY EDVENTURES
OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE (OLLI)
UNIVERSITY FOR YOUTH
OTHER LINKS OF INTEREST

creative arts

Drawing Basics & More

This course is designed to welcome and include YOU — community members, teachers and students. All “skill” levels are invited, from basic beginners through advanced. You will learn from weekly instructor demonstrations: composition, contour/line drawing, shading, hatching, texture, right-brain techniques, negative/positive drawing, visual examples, use and care of materials and more. Join in for a relaxed, informative experience. Discover, challenge yourself, experiment and find the joy of drawing.

Bring a 2B pencil, kneaded eraser, and white paper to the first class. A supply list and discount coupon will be handed out then.

date ..... Tues., July 21-Aug. 18
time ..... 6-9 p.m.
fee ..... $85, $50 additional for credit (optional)
place ..... Forestry Building 103
instr ..... Barbara Pulliam
course ..... EENC x011, 44479 [fall 2009]
credit ..... EED/SED x701, 1 unit (CR/NC), 44493/44506 [fall 2009]

Barbara J. Pulliam, MFA, has been teaching in Humbodt County since 1990. Barbara teaches a variety of fine art media including drawing, painting and printmaking. She teaches for Extended Education at Humboldt State University, HSU Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, College of the Redwoods Community Education, the Young Writers’ Academy, and also offers private instruction. She is a working artist and exhibits her work locally and nationally. Studio tours are available by appointment.

July 25-Aug. 1, 2009

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Language & Culture

Beginning Italian

This course introduces Italian grammar and builds a basic vocabulary allowning you to communicate ideas and travel needs. Exammine Italian culture through reading, the Web, and other activities.

Register as soon as possible to ensure a space in this class. Registrations will be processed in the order received beginning July 1. To receive one unit of credit, you must attend and participate in the class meetings.

To receive 2 units of credit, you must complete Rosetta Stone 1.

No refund for the course or Rosetta Stone is possible after you have received the access code to use Rosetta Stone.

Choose one of two course sessions:

date ..... Tues./Thurs., Aug. 25-Oct. 1
time ..... 5:30-7 p.m.
fee ..... $110, $50 add’l per unit (optional); $45 add’l for Rosetta Stone (req’d for 2 units)
place ..... Theatre Arts 114
instr ..... Giulia Marini
course ..... EENC x021, 44527 [fall 2009]
credit ..... WLC 120, 1-2 units, (CR/NC), 44530 [fall 2009]
option ..... Rosetta Stone

OR:

date ..... Tues./Thurs., Oct. 6-Nov. 12
time ..... 5:30-7 p.m.
fee ..... $110, $50 add’l per unit (optional); $45 add’l for Rosetta Stone (req’d for 2 units)
place ..... Theatre Arts 114
course..... EENC x021, 44528 [fall 2009]
credit ..... WLC 120, 1-2 units, (CR/NC), 44531 [fall 2009]
option ..... Rosetta Stone

Beginning Italian Part 2

This course is for those who are familiar with the basic grammar rules that were covered in the Beginning Italian class. After a brief review, you will use what you learned in the previous class to practice conversation and develop new vocabulary. You will learn basic vocabulary, allowing you to engage in simple conversations; get directions and negotiate transportation (vaporetti, trains, etc.); read a menu, have a dialogue with wait staff, and order in a restaurant; shop in a market; and use the services available in the post office.

To receive one unit of credit, you must attend class, participate in class meetings, and complete Rosetta Stone 2.

To have access to Rosetta Stone, you must be enrolled in the course (with or without credit) and pay an additional fee of $45. The $45 fee will allow you to have access to Rosetta Stone 1-3 for the entire semester. If you paid the $45 fee for Rosetta Stone when you enrolled in Beginning Italian Part 1, you will not have to pay the fee to use it during this course.

date ..... Wed., Oct. 8-Nov. 18 (no class Nov.11)
time ..... 5:30-7:30 p.m.
fee ..... $90, $50 add’l for credit (optional); $45 add’l for Rosetta Stone (not charged if fee is paid for Part 1 course during same semester)
place ..... Theatre Arts 114
instr ..... Giulia Marini
course ..... EENC x021, 44529 [fall 2009]
credit ..... WLC 120, 1 unit, (CR/NC), 44529 [fall 2009]
option ..... Rosetta Stone

Giulia Marini holds a Ph.D. from the University of Padua (Italy). She came to Humboldt County in 1980 and has taught classes for over 20 years.

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 Maria 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.

Professional Development

Antigua, Guatemala

Spanish Language & Cultural Immersion Program

July 13-27, 2009

Join Eureka Adult School counselor Monica Rivera, a former 20-year resident of Guatemala, for two-weeks of immersion in the language and culture of the colonial town of Antigua, Guatemala. Language instruction is provided by the Union School of Antigua, the same school that prepares Peace Corps volunteers for fieldwork in Guatemalan communities. You will receive one-on-one instruction to ensure that you receive the attention and practice required to truly learn Spanish at your own pace.

The program cost includes round trip airfare out of Arcata/McKinleyville, transportation within Guatemala, lodging and breakfast each day, Spanish language class, field and side trips, and weekend trips. Stay in the Hotel-Museum Uxlabil, which is one block from the Central Plaza and three blocks from the Union School of Antigua.

Additional included adventures are weekend trips to Tikal and Lake Atitlan; a guided climb up the volcano Pacaya; coffee, macadamia nut and orchid farms; artisan factories of jade, silver and textiles; art galleries and museums; churches and cathedrals; markets; and salsa and meringue dance lessons.

While many of those who are joining this excursion are educators, it is not a pre-requisite for the program. It is important that you either attend a pre-trip orientation meeting or receive an orientation from the program coordinator, Monica Rivera, prior to registering for the program.

Program cost is approximately $2,000 per person.

Five units of academic credit are available through the Office of Extended Education at Humboldt State University for an additional fee of $230.
For more information, e-mail Monica Rivera or call or (707) 725-5347

June 15-19, 2009

Certificate in Exercise Nutrition

Resources for Educators

Online courses for educators

CHILD ABUSE
MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING

July 17, 2009

Need to take a professional exam?

If you live in Humboldt County, and need to take a professional exam, you will pay not only the fee for the exam, but also out-of-county travel, hotel and meal expenses. If you arrive to the exam exhausted from travel, it may result in poorer exam performance.

In many cases, you can arrange to take professional exams here at home, through the Humboldt State University Testing Center.

The HSU Testing Center offers proctoring services for correspondence exams for the Humboldt community.

There is a $20 per hour charge for non-students and a $10 per hour charge for students.

Contact the Humboldt State University Testing Center for information and for an appointment: 826-3621 or e-mail

Thinking about a master’s degree?

Earning a master’s degree can help you break into a new field or advance in your current field. Humboldt State University offers a pre-MBA certificate as well as several master’s degrees.

For more information, call the Office of Research and Graduate Studies at (707) 826-3949
or contact the master’s program coordinators directly.

For more information about the pre-MBA certificate program, contact the School of Business at (707) 826-3224.

Notary Training

June 27, 2009

American Indian Education
Professional Development Certificate

Introduction to the Healing Arts of Emei Qigong

Emei Qigong was developed in China in 1227 A.D. when an enlightened monk combined 3,600 schools of thought, philosophies and techniques that he learned from his spiritual teachers. 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.

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.

date ..... W, Sept. 9-Nov. 4
time ..... 7-8:55 p.m.
fee ..... $70, $50 additional for credit (optional)
place ..... Theater Arts 11 [note room change as of April 22]
instr..... John Yamas
course ..... EENC x025, 44525 [fall 2009]
credit ..... NURS x480, 1 unit (CR/NC), 44526 [fall 2009]

John Yamas began studying yoga in 1969. He earned his Masters in Education in guidance and counseling psychology from the University of Hawaii. He earned a certificate in Oriental medicine from the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 1986. John became a Calif. licensed acupuncturist in 1986 and earned his doctorate from SAMRA College of Oriental Medicine in 1988. He started his private practice in Arcata in 1988. He began studying Qigong in 1995 and studied in the U.S., Canada and the Philippines. John completed the teacher training for the healing arts of Emei Qigong in Emei, China in 2006.

Introduction to the Healing Arts of Emei Qi Gong is offered for Nursing academic credit. According to the Board of Registered Nursing, “Courses taken for college or university credit can be used for RN continuing education. To compute the number of units earned into contact hours, use the following formula: 1 semester unit = 15 contact hours (1/2 semester unit = 7.5 contact hours). The name of the college or university should be submitted with the renewal, rather than the provider number.”

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention

Acquire verbal skills to de-escalate crises and (if crisis escalates to physical level) nonviolent physical intervention skills to ensure the safety of students and self.

SPECIAL SESSION COURSE: This course is offered by the Office of Extended Education as a Special Session course for the Summer term. It is an HSU Catalog course that may be transferred for credit to the student’s main campus program of study. Limitations apply. Please review the Special Session credit guidelines in General Information.

date ..... Tues.-Wed.-Thurs., Aug. 4 - 6

time ..... 12-5 p.m.

fee ..... $200 including credit

place ..... Gist Hall 102

instr ..... Sheila Rocker-Heppe

credit ..... SED 711, 1 unit, (CR/NC), 44519 [Fall 2009 Special Session]

Sheila Rocker-Heppe is the secondary education coordinator in the Department of Education at Humboldt State University

Travel Writing & Ethnography

Examine the craft of travel writing as a sub-discipline of print journalism. Learn how to write about travel destinations, diverse cultures and personal quests. Also to be discussed is the elevation of travel writing to socially responsible literary ethnography. Student works will be published in the online Humboldt Travel Journal. Students and instructors will communicate via e-mail and through a class Web site.

THIS COURSE HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

Please fill out the online mailing list form so that you may be contacted when this course is offered again.

George Estrada, Ph.D., is a professor of journalism at HSU, and advises the award-winning Osprey magazine and the Humboldt Travel Journal. He has written extensively about the Philippines for Filipinas magazine, the California Examiner and the Philippine Times of Las Vegas. He has also written two books about his travels there.

Natural A’s ™ (ages 10-17)

Any student can significantly enhance grades, self-confidence, and chances for scholarships and college admissions – by performing academic skills in alignment with the brain’s natural patterns. This makes note-taking, reading, studying, memorizing and test-taking amazingly efficient. Also discover simple methods for understanding math and other subjects, optimizing focus and concentration, and preventing test anxiety. Students of all ages describe this class as “awesome,” “necessary,” and “easy to understand.” Parents are encouraged to register and participate with their children (parents may share their child’s materials) as are re-entry students. The materials fee includes a comprehensive workbook.

THIS COURSE HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

Please fill out the online mailing list form so that you may be contacted when this course is offered again.

What were you born to do?

You were born to make a unique contribution to humanity. Progressing toward this purpose brings joy and abundance. Straying from it causes stress and emptiness. To accomplish this mission, one of the 33 Natural Talents® is wired into your DNA. It’s so subtle, you rarely notice it – yet it’s so powerful, it’s the source of your highest potential. Elvis, Oprah, and Einstein were all just “doin’ what came naturally.” Applying your Natural Talent relentlessly will magnetically attract everything you desire in life. A $30 materials fee includes a comprehensive manual.

Curtis Adney, MS, JD, graduated at the top of his college class with a 4.0 GPA, and has a JD degree from BYU. Curtis regularly conducts numerous academic and career success seminars across California. He is a life coach and author of a forthcoming book: Pinpoint Your Destiny.

THIS COURSE HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

Please fill out the online mailing list form so that you may be contacted when this course is offered again.

Distance Learning (On-line) Technology Courses for Educators:

Photoshop Elements: Digital Imaging in the Classroom

iMovie: Digital Video in the Classroom

Movie Maker

MediaBlender: Project-Based Learning with Multimedia

Moodle for Teachers

International Business, Entrepreneurship & Leadership

This course is offered in cooperation with the Haute Ecole d’ingeniere et de Gestion du Canton de Vaud in Switzerland. Both HSU and Swiss students will be in this course, which will be taught jointly by Swiss and HSU faculty.

Students will develop leadership and entrepreneurial skills, and examine American/Swiss business policies. The course will also feature guest speakers from local companies. Students will also participate in after-class and weekend activities, and take a trip to the San Francisco Bay Area during finals week of class (Mon., July 27-Sat., Aug. 1) to visit Google, Microsoft, NASA and other large companies.

Transportation and accommodations in the Bay Area and other special visits and trips during the course are part of the program fee.
Enrollment by department approval. Applications are available at the School of Business website or may be picked up at the dept. office. Registration priority will be given to business students.

An optional follow-up course will be offered in Switzerland in summer 2010 to HSU students enrolled in this course.

date ..... July 6-Aug. 1
time ..... TBA
fee ..... $1,200 (includes all program and credit fees)
place ..... TBA
instr ..... Mortazavi/Lancaster/Mottas/Muth
credit ..... BA 480, 4 units, 30872

Saeed Mortazavi, MBA, Ph.D., is chair and professor in the Dept. of Business Administration at Humboldt State University.
Jaime Lancaster is a lecturer in the business administration dept. at Humboldt State University.
Jean-Daniel Mottas and Chris Muth are faculty members of the HEIG-VD in Switzerland.

Diversity in International Health

This course is offered in cooperation with the Haute Ecole d’ingeniere et de Gestion du Canton de Vaud in Switzerland.

Students will analyze intercultural competence in health care; review health, holistic nursing, and patient care issues in northern California and the USA; examine American/Swiss health care policies and procedures; study indigenous community health issues; review nutrition habits related to disease conditions; and receive an overview of health promotion and disease prevention strategies.

Students will also have an opportunity to participate in after-class and weekend activities and take a trip to the San Francisco Bay Area during finals week of class (Mon., July 27-Sat., Aug. 1) to tour health facilities and hospitals.

Transportation and accommodations in the Bay Area and other special visits and trips during the course are part of the program fee.

This course is open to nursing students who have completed the first semester and a nutrition course by summer, or by permission of instructors.
An optional follow-up course will be offered in Switzerland in summer 2010 to HSU students enrolled in this course.

date ..... July 6-Aug. 1
time ..... TBA
fee ..... $600 (includes all program and credit fees)
place ..... TBA
instr ..... Benson/Munoz/Ducommun/Baumann
credit ..... NURS 380, 4 units, 30931

Diane Benson, RN, Ed.D., is an associate professor in the nursing dept. at Humboldt State University

Kathy Munoz, RD, Ed.D., is a professor of nutrition in the Dept. of Kinesiology and Recreation Administration at HSU and is a registered dietician.

Daniel Ducommun is a faculty member of the health dept. at the HEIG-VD in Switzerland.

Madeleine Baumann is the dean of the health dept. at the HEIG-VD in Switzerland.

Redwood Writing Project

Digital Storytelling Master Class: June 22-25, 2009

Lost Coast Writers' Retreat: July 5-10, 2009

Technology Skills for Educators

Computer novices will be introduced to a wide variety of computing topics and terminology in preparation for a teaching career. Hands-on activities develop basic skills in many common computer applications.

date ..... Fri./Sat., July 10-11, 24-25, 31-Aug. 1

time ..... Fri., 4-8 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

fee ..... $525

place ..... Harry Griffith Hall 115

instr ..... Michelle Hutchins

course ..... EDUC 285, 3 units, (CR/NC), 30922

Michelle Hutchins has been teaching technology to educators since 1998. She has developed technology programs for Eureka City Schools and has authored over $3 million in technology/training grants. She currently works for the California Technology Assistant Project and as a part-time lecturer at HSU.

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The Sciences

Native Bees of Local Gardens & Farms

Bees play vital roles in wild, garden, and agricultural settings – yet we know very little about our local bee communities. This course is an introduction to the natural history and diversity of our local native bees. Students will learn how to identify common species, how to prepare professional voucher specimens, and how to create bee-friendly habitat conditions. Instruction will include microscopic examination of bees in the laboratory as well as field trips to nearby sites. The ultimate goal of the course is to prepare a group of enthusiasts who would be willing to participate in on-going surveys of our bee communities.

Materials needed for course: standard insect net, kill jar, a supply of #2 insect pins, a box suitable for storing specimens, and a pair of good quality forceps [Students should contact the instructor two weeks before the course begins for advice.]

Note: Students must be willing to make collections, requiring the killing of a limited number of bees.

Texts: students should contact the instructor for a list of useful online references.

date .......... Wed./Sat., May 27-June 6

time .......... Wed.: 6-9 p.m., Sat.: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

fee .......... $50, $46 additional for credit (optional)

place .......... Science Building D 155

instr .......... Michael Mesler, Pete Haggard

course .......... EENC x011, 30484

credit .......... BIOL 480, 1 unit, (CR/NC), 30840

Michael Mesler, Ph.D., is a professor in the biological sciences dept. at Humboldt State University. “My research interests fall into three sets, reflecting the idiosyncrasies of my development as a biologist: mating biology of ferns; evolutionary consequences of hybridization; and pollination ecology. These days most of my work is centered on the interactions between flowers and pollinators. Recently I have developed a tremendously fun obsession with bees. Northern California is so rich in native plants and bees that I feel like I am in pollination heaven.”

Pete Haggard received a bachelor’s degree in wildlife management from Humboldt State University. He has collected, photographed and identified thousands of insects of the Pacific Northwest and maintained a database of hundreds of insect species. He is co-author of Insects of the Pacific Northwest and has contributed to several other publications.

Bird Awareness
Drawing of kestrel flying, and holding binoculars

Enroll early for this annual birdwatching course!

June 22-27

SOLAR ENERGY Extension courses:

Understanding Grid-Connected
SOLAR ELECTRIC SYSTEMS
A Course for the Homeowner or Small Business Person

Understanding
SOLAR WATER HEATING SYSTEMS:
An Introductory Course

University edventures

Internships

May 26 – June 29, 2009

Earth Education International Semester Abroad Program 2009

Germany Travel/Study

June 25-July 15, 2009

Discover Venice through Language and Immersion

May 23-30 and June 20-27, 2009

Join veteran language instructor Giulia Marini as you immerse yourself in the language and culture of Venice, Italy.

For more details, visit the website or call 826-3731 for a brochure

Humboldt State University and Universidad Autonóma Benito Juárez invite you to the

Language and Culture Immersion Program in

Oaxaca, Mexico

May 19-July 24, 2009

Whitewater Guide School

June 14-19, 2009

This is the 18th year Redwoods and Rivers will conduct this fun and exciting six-day River Guide program. This class will cover paddle guiding rafts on Class III rivers, reading whitewater, the anatomy of rivers, low impact wilderness camping and outdoor food preparation for groups, natural and cultural history, team building, outdoor leadership, river safety, river etiquette, and swift water rescue techniques. Teamwork and decision-making are constant themes throughout the school. The Guide School is a non-competitive program designed for anyone wishing to gain knowledge of running rivers, and for river enthusiasts wanting to become professional river guides.

Michael Charlton, together with his wife Wanda, and children Bobbie and Ray, started Redwoods and Rivers Rafting in 1994. He has been a professional whitewater guide for over 25 years. Michael first became a guide instructor for Friends of the River in 1982, and since then has taught at least one guide school each year for many of California’s commercial river companies. Over the years he has found teaching whitewater guide skills to be one of the most rewarding experiences of his life. Redwoods and Rivers’ guide school enables students to enjoy river rafting as safely as possible while providing the highest quality hands-on education possible.

Program fee includes meals, instruction handbook, on river transportation, and all camp and use fees. Three units of academic credit are available through Humboldt State University at an additional cost of $138.

For information about fees, and to register, contact Redwoods and Rivers: (530) 623-4627

HSU Over 60 Program

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Osher LIFElong learning institute (OLLI)

Courses and events by and for those aged 50 and over

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UNIVERSITY FOR YOUTH

Young Writers' Academy

Fall 2009 dates to be announced (after July 4)

If you are interested in writing, this is an opportunity for you (students in grades 4-9) to explore and extend your writing.
Possible subjects include poetry, fiction and animé. If you are a student entering grades 4 through 9 in fall 2008,
you are eligible to apply. Applications are available at the Redwood Writing Project office at HSU and on the RWP website.

YOUNG WRITERS' CONFERENCE: MAY 9, 2009

Young writers in grades 4-9 are invited to spend a day learning new strategies,
exploring new genres, and practicing the skills they have already mastered.
Participants attend four different workshops covering topics like
graphic novels, adventure, poetry, horror and playwriting.
Applications at the Redwood Writing Project office at HSU and on the RWP website.

For more information, contact
Sponsored by the
Redwood Writing Project
Humboldt State University • (707) 826-5109

RWP YWA Website

Jacks Summer Youth Athletic Camps

Basketball, track and field, soccer, volleyball, football and running camps for boys and girls of various ages.
See the website for details.