For registration and course information call Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno, (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928, or visit http://www.extendedstudies.unr.edu/gaming.htm

Nov. 3-7, 2008
“NEW! Gaming Security Operations and Investigations” – A five-day gaming management course offered by Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno. Sessions begin Monday, Nov. 3 and end Friday, Nov. 7, 2008, at the University’s Continuing Education Building, 1041 N. Virginia St., Reno. Course fee: $2,500, includes instruction, course materials, orientation breakfast, all lunches, refreshment breaks, one group dinner and field trips. Lodging is the responsibility of the participant. Registration and information: (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928. For more about Extended Studies gaming courses: http://www.extendedstudies.unr.edu/gaming.htm

Dec. 1-5, 2008
“Advanced Surveillance Operations and Management” – A five-day gaming management course offered by Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno. Sessions begin Monday, Dec. 1 and end Friday, Dec. 5, 2008, at the University’s Continuing Education Building, 1041 N. Virginia St., Reno. Course fee: $2,500, includes instruction, course materials, orientation breakfast, all lunches, refreshment breaks, one group dinner and field trips. Lodging is the responsibility of the participant. Registration and information: (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928. For more about Extended Studies gaming courses: http://www.extendedstudies.unr.edu/gaming.htm

• Family/$155 (includes one adult and one student under age 17)
• Adult/$110
• Seniors (over age 62) and University alumni/$95
• Students/$50
Children under age two are admitted free when accompanied by a paying adult.

All performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. in Nightingale Concert Hall on the University of Nevada, Reno campus.

For season tickets, call the University of Nevada, Reno arts365 line at (775) 784-4ART, or Extended Studies at (775) 784-4046. Visit the Performing Arts Series website at http://www.unr.edu/pas. Individual tickets will be available after Sept. 1, 2008, and may also be purchased in person at Lawlor Events Center Box Office, 1500 No. Virginia St., lower level, open weekdays from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m.-1 p.m. For more information about the University's Performing Arts Series, call (775) 784-4046, email pas@unr.edu, or visit: http://www.unr.edu/pas. For additional performance, gallery and arts events at the University of Nevada, Reno, visit the arts365 Calendar website: http://www.unr.edu/arts. Email: arts365@unr.edu.

The 2008-09 Performing Arts Series will feature:

Midori
Nov. 15, 2008 • 7:30 p.m. • Nightingale Concert Hall
Over the past 25 years, the virtuosity of violinist Midori has led such maestros as Zubin Mehta, Isaac Stern and Pinchas Zukerman to claim she performs musical miracles — and Leonard Bernstein to literally fall to his knees in disbelief. At 10, Midori debuted with the New York Philharmonic, and today she holds a master’s in psychology from New York University, chairs the strings department at USC and travels as an agent for outreach, fostering accessibility for young musicians the world over. Midori’s appearance is made possible by a generous grant from Partners in Performance. “Flat-out wowed everyone . . . spellbinding.” ­— Eugene Register Guard. For more about Midori, visit http://www.gotomidori.com .
Individual tickets available after Sept. 1: Adult $35/ Senior $30/ Student $20/ University student $7

The Second City
Jan. 29, 2009 • 7:30 p.m. • Nightingale Concert Hall
Thousands of actors and comedians have made their way through and left their wacky signatures on Chicago’s premiere theatre, The Second City — from Alan Arkin and Joan Rivers to John Candy, Gilda Radner, Bill Murray, Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert. The Second City touring troupe returns to Reno with its unique brand of topical, interactive mayhem — revealing once again why SC has been the launching pad for comedy’s best and brightest for 45 years. “An irreverent delight.” — Chicago Sun Times. For more about The Second City, visit http://www.secondcity.com .
Individual tickets available after Sept. 1: Adult $30/ Senior $25/ Student $12/ University student $7

MG3: Montréal Guitare Trio
March 5, 2009 • 7:30 p.m. • Nightingale Concert Hall
Marrying passionate mastery with a stealthy sense of humor, guitarists Glenn Lévesque, Marc Morin and Sébastien Dufour of MG3 have consistently charmed the ears of seasoned critics and devoted fans alike. The trio’s energetic eclecticism leads listeners through the mysterious, exotic melodies of India to the hot rhythms of South America, Spain, the Balkans, the Orient, traditional Quebec and beyond. In live performance they’ve been nominated for Concert of the Year at the prestigious Prix Opus 2002, celebrating musical excellence in Quebec. “The hottest guitar ensemble in Canada.” — Canadian Broadcast Company (CBC). For more about MG3, visit http://www.trioguitaresmontreal.com .
Individual tickets available after Sept. 1: Adult $20/ Senior $17/ Student $12/ University student $7

While the Performing Arts Series prides itself in bringing some of the finest performers in the world to the University of Nevada, Reno each season, occasionally an unforeseen occurrence calls for an artist to cancel a performance. If a cancellation requires us to schedule another performer, the series will always seek to substitute a comparable artist with similar credentials and performance standards within a related genre.

Funding for the Performing Arts Series is provided in part by the University of Nevada, Reno School of the Arts and Extended Studies; the Associated Students of the University of Nevada; the Nevada Arts Council, a state agency; National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency; the City of Reno Arts and Culture Commission; Western States Arts Federation; For the Love of Jazz; the Fulton Fund; Friends of Washoe County Library; and Sierra Arts. Accommodations for guest artists have been provided by the Sands Regency Casino Hotel.

The School of the Arts at the University of Nevada, Reno presents world-class offerings from guest artists and performers, faculty and students within the school’s departments of art, dance, music, theatre and visual arts. Most arts365 performances and exhibits are held in the Church Fine Arts Building on the University campus — many are free and all are open to the community.

Free parking is available after 7 p.m. in the Brian Whalen Parking Complex, north of Church Fine Arts, and in the Sierra Street Parking Complex, one block west of North Virginia Street between 11th Street and College Drive. A patron drop-off area is adjacent to Nightingale Concert Hall on North Virginia Street near College Drive.

Tickets are available (without a convenience fee) at the campus’ Lawlor Events Center, 1500 N. Virginia St., lower level entrance, Monday - Friday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m.- 1 pm.; or at the Church Fine Arts Building box office on campus, one hour prior to performances. Tickets are available (with a convenience fee) online at http://www.unr.edu/arts, or by calling 1-800-225-2277.

For a copy of the University’s arts365 calendar or more information about the exhibits and performances, visit http://www.unr.edu/arts, call (775) 784-4ART or 1-800-233-8928, or email arts365@unr.edu.

Arts365 events for the Fall 2008 semester include:

Sheppard Fine Arts Gallery presents
Eco-Sophia: The Artist of Life
Oct. 2 – Nov. 7, Gallery Hours: Mon.-Thur., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Fri., 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Sheppard Fine Arts Gallery, Church Fine Arts Building/Free
This group exhibition is inspired by an essay, Eco-Sophia (1989), written by German philosopher Wolfgang Schirmacher. Eco (translated house) - Sophia (translated wisdom) implicates the inner intelligent self as the deepest and most dynamic location of wisdom and survival. Artwork is about the necessary, yet complicated and nuanced symbiotic relationship between technology, the environment and individual agency. The exhibition features Allora & Calzadilla, Ann Hamilton, Lynn Richardson, Kahn & Selesnick, Andrea Polli and Paul Stout. Catalogue includes new essay by Thomas Zummer and a revised essay by Schirmacher.
Opening reception: Oct. 7, lecture 5:30-6:30 p.m. Room 153, reception 6:30-8p.m.

Oct. 26, and Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23 from 7 to 10 p.m.
Little Waldorf Saloon, 1661 N Virginia St./Free and open to all ages
Join members of the University of Nevada, Reno Program in Jazz and Improvisational Music most Sundays for a jazz performance featuring program faculty, students and alumni followed by an all-ages jam session. Sponsored by the City of Reno, For the Love of Jazz and the Program in Jazz and Improvisational Music.

Unversity Marimba Recital
Oct. 21 at 7:30 pm.
Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building/Free
Tonight’s concert will feature world-renowned marimbist Julie Spencer and university students as they explore the majesty and beauty of the marimba by performing a wide range of repertoire from around the world. Spencer is an exceptional American artist and internationally renowned marimba virtuoso.

University Wind Ensemble presents
Wood, Brass and Ivory
Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m.
Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building/Free
The University Wind Ensemble will open its 2008-09 season with a program titled Wood, Brass and Ivory. The program will feature David R. Gillingham’s Concerto for Piano and Wind Orchestra featuring James Winn. Also included on the program are Percy Grainger’s 1933 masterpiece, Lincolnshire Posy.

University Percussion Ensemble Concert
Nov. 6 at 7:30 pm.
Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building/Free
Join the University Percussion Ensemble for an evening of percussion music from around the world. Every year this concert turns out to be one of the audience’s favorite events.

Fall Dance Festival
Nov. 13 and 14 at 8 p.m.
Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building
Featuring exciting collaborations and new choreography, the 2008 Fall Dance Festival includes works and performances by guest artists Element Dance Theatre and choreographers Kristen Heavey and Jennie Pitts, faculty members Cari Cunningham and Barbara Land, and University dance students. Element Dance Theater has performed engaging dance works for San Francisco audiences that explore the physical and emotional effects of contemporary culture on the body, using a range of styles and mediums that resonate with today's viewers.
$15 adults; $13 students; $10 seniors and children.

Nevada Repertory Company presents Much Ado About Nothing
Guest directed by Jane Powell
Nov. 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 23 at 1:30 p.m.
Redfield Proscenium Theatre, Church Fine Arts Building
Can we be fooled into loving? In one of Shakespeare’s most delightful yet bittersweet comedies, the sparring, reluctant lovers Beatrice and Benedick find themselves the victims of a practical joke that may, indeed, change their lives forever. Balanced boldly between comedy and tragedy, Much Ado revels in reversals, exposing the betrayed as traitor and the misogynist as besotted lover. Set in a time of peace at the end of a foreign war, it unmasks the conflict that follows soldiers home: insidious battles hidden deep within souls left silently embittered by society and circumstance.
Individual tickets, $13 opening weekend special, $15 mid-week special (Wed. and Thurs.), $17 general admission; $15 seniors, students and children.

Performing Arts Series presents violinist Midori with pianist Charles Abramovic
Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m.
Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building
Over the past 25 years, the virtuosity of violinist Midori has led such maestros as Zubin Mehta, Isaac Stern and Pinchas Zukerman to claim she performs musical miracles — and Leonard Bernstein to literally fall to his knees in disbelief. At 10, Midori debuted with the New York Philharmonic, and today she holds a master’s in psychology from New York University, chairs the strings department at the University of Southern California and travels as an agent for outreach, fostering accessibility for young musicians the world over. Midori’s appearance is made possible by a generous grant from Partners in Performance. “Flat-out wowed everyone . . . spellbinding.” --Eugene Register Guard. www.gotomidori.com
Individual tickets, $35 adult, $30 senior, University faculty & staff, University Alumni Association members, $20 students, $7 University students.

Sheppard Fine Arts Gallery presents Susan Murrell
Nov. 17-Dec. 17, Gallery Hours: Mon.-Thur., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Fri., 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Sheppard Fine Arts Gallery, Church Fine Arts Building/Free
Susan Murrell is an emerging artist from Hood River, Ore., who will create an eclectic and detailed installation in the gallery. Murrell uses invented biomorphic imagery to create a visual language to explore the acquisition and recall of knowledge. Her large installations contain watercolor and pen drawings, gouache paintings on vellum, latex sculptures, encaustic and printmaking. Murrell’s installation process will be open to the public as she creates her piece. Sheppard Gallery will invite two undergraduate students work as Murrell’s assistants, an honor which gives our students first-hand knowledge of an artist’s process. Opening reception: Nov. 20, lecture 5:30-6:30 p.m. Room 153, reception 6:30-8p.m.

Nevada Chamber Opera presents Gilbert and Sullivan’s H.M.S. Pinafore
Nov. 21, 22 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 23 at 2 p.m.
Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building
Nevada Chamber Opera presents Gilbert and Sullivan's topsy-turvy musical comedy, H.M.S. Pinafore. Find out if love conquers all in this glorious production told with laughter, love and lunacy. Designed and directed by the creative team from the University’s recent hits The Threepenny Opera, A…My Name Is Alice, and Godspell, this new production of H.M.S. Pinafore is directed by Sue Klemp. Musical direction is by Damon Stevens, and the production is choreographed by Barbara Land.
$17 general admission, $7 students

Guest Artist Recital featuring Pianist Ken Osowski
Nov. 23 at 7:30 p.m.
Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building/Free
Join University alumnus Ken Osowski for an evening of piano repertoire including duo piano works with James Winn. Osowski, who received a doctorate of music arts in piano performance at the Peabody Institute in Baltimore, performs widely throughout the East Coast and has received numerous awards for his outstanding piano playing. He has been a member of the York College piano faculty since the fall of 2001.

University Orchestra Concert
Nov. 25 at 8 p.m.
Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building/Free
Join the University Orchestra for its debut performance with Jason Altieri, continuing lecturer and conductor. Altieri received his doctorate in conducting from Michigan State University and has conducted concerts in many locations in the United States and Europe and has toured in China, Japan and Taiwan.

University Jazz Band
Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m.
Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building/Free
Jazz Band Director Leonard Neidhold leads the University Jazz Big Band in a performance of big band jazz.

University Wind Ensemble presents Awakening and Awareness
Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m.
Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building/Free
Join the University Wind Ensemble for a Nevada premiere performance of American composer David Maslanka’s Give Us This Day (2007) as well as works by Saint-Saens, Grieg, Jager and Sousa.

Nightingale String Quartet
Dec. 3, at 5 p.m.
Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building/Free
The Nightingale String Quartet, comprised of University graduate students, will perform music from the chamber music repertoire.

University Composer's Concert
Dec. 4, at 7:30 p.m.
Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building/Free
During the course of the fall semester, university composition students will be creating new work to showcase during tonight’s concert.

Argenta Trio presents Global Warming
Dec. 5 at 7:30 p.m.
Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building
Argenta Trio presents Global Warming, featuring Martin’s Trio on Popular Irish Melodies, Zhou’s Spirit of Chimes and Beethoven’s Trio in E-flat.
Individual tickets: $15 general, $8 students and children.

University Flute Ensemble
Dec. 7 at 7 p.m.
Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building/Free
Members of the University Flute Ensemble will perform a variety of music on an assortment of instruments including piccolos, alto flutes and bass flutes.

University Holiday Choral Concert
Dec. 9, at 7:30 p.m.
Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building/Free
Come start the holiday season with favorites from many traditions, featuring University of Nevada Concert Choir, Chamber Chorale and Symphonic Choir. Jennifer Tibben-Lembke and Denell Hulla are conducting.

Courses are offered on the main campus at the University of Nevada, Reno, or at the University’s Redfield Campus in south Reno unless noted otherwise.

Registration and information: (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928. For more about Extended Studies courses, visit: http://www.extendedstudies.unr.edu

Select courses have been approved for 6-12 recertification credit hours toward SPHR or PHR (Senior/Professional in Human Resources) recertification through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). For more information about PHR/SPHR certification and recertification, visit HRCI at http://www.hrci.org

The following professional development courses are scheduled for Fall 2008:

Oct. 28-29, 2008
“Project Communication and Human Resources” — This two-session project management course provides the communication tools and leadership techniques needed to motivate project personnel, earn commitment and handle multiple projects with limited resources, offered by Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno. Held Tuesday-Wednesday, Oct. 28-29, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the University’s Redfield Campus, 18600 Wedge Parkway, Reno. Course fee: $625, includes parking and lunch each day. Call for early registration discount information. Instr.: Churchill. Registration and information: (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928. For more about Extended Studies courses and programs, visit: http://www.extendedstudies.unr.edu

Oct. 29, 2008
“Working with the Problem Employee” — This one-session professional development course helps supervisors learn to identify and analyze employee behaviors that indicate a problem may exist, and to create a more efficient and low-stress work environment, offered by Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno. Held Wednesday, Oct. 29, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the University’s Continuing Education Building, 1041 N. Virginia St., Reno. Course fee: $195, includes parking, lunch and 6 PHR/SPHR hours. Instr.: Redmon. Registration and information: (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928. For more about Extended Studies courses, visit: http://www.extendedstudies.unr.edu

Nov. 3-10, 2008
“Photoshop Elements 6 Basics” — This two-session introductory graphics course offers instruction in the basics of photo editing with Adobe Photoshop Elements, covering topics including image sizing, color, tool palettes, special-effects features, new edge effects and a creation wizard that helps turn photos into calendars and greeting cards, offered by Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno. Held Mondays, Nov. 3 and 10, 6-9 p.m. at the University’s Redfield Campus, 18600 Wedge Parkway, Reno. Course fee: $79, includes parking. Instr.: Welch. Registration and information: (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928. For more about Extended Studies courses, visit: http://www.extendedstudies.unr.edu

Nov. 5, 2008
“Strategies for Understanding Financial Statements” — This one-session professional development course familiarizes supervisors with the language of finance and accounting and basic financial reporting statements to improve the bottom line, offered by Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno. Held Wednesday, Nov. 5, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the University’s Continuing Education Building, 1041 N. Virginia St., Reno. Course fee: $195, includes parking and lunch. Instr.: Kalt. Registration and information: (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928. For more about Extended Studies courses, visit: http://www.extendedstudies.unr.edu

Nov. 6-15, 2008
“Beginning Mediation and Conflict Resolution Certificate Program” — This six-session professional development program prepares professionals from any industry to effectively resolve conflicts and mediate disputes by clarifying key issues, building possible options and devising solutions that work well for all, offered by Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno. Held Thursdays, Nov. 6 and Nov. 13, 5-9 p.m., and Friday-Saturday, Nov 7-8 and Nov. 14-15, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., at the University’s Continuing Education Building, 1041 N. Virginia St., Reno. Course fee: $1,075, includes parking and lunch Friday and Saturday. Call for early registration discount information. Instr.: Barthel. Registration and information: (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928. For more about Extended Studies courses, visit: http://www.extendedstudies.unr.edu

Nov. 8-15, 2008
“Using a Digital SLR Camera” — This two-session introductory graphics course is designed for beginning to intermediate photographers who have purchased a digital single-lens reflex (DSLR). Topics include the features of DSLR cameras, as well as studio lighting tricks on a budget, offered by Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno. Held Saturdays, Nov. 8 and 15, 9 a.m.-noon at the University’s Redfield Campus, 18600 Wedge Parkway, Reno. Course fee: $79, includes parking. Instr.: Welch. Registration and information: (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928. For more about Extended Studies courses, visit: http://www.extendedstudies.unr.edu

Nov. 18-19, 2008
“Managing Project Risks” — This two-session project management course provides methods, tools and techniques to enable students to identify, analyze, plan for and track potentially damaging project events, offered by Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno. Held Tuesday-Wednesday, Nov. 18-19, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the University’s Redfield Campus, 18600 Wedge Parkway, Reno. Course fee: $625, includes parking and lunch each day. Call for early registration discount information. Instr.: Ball. Registration and information: (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928. For more about Extended Studies courses, visit: http://www.extendedstudies.unr.edu

Nov. 19, 2008
“Public Finance: How the Dollars are Distributed” — This one-session professional development course examines state, city and county funding sources and provides an overview of restricted and unrestricted revenue, phases of the budgetary process, and revenue creation and accountability, offered by Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno. Held Wednesday, Nov. 19, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the University’s Continuing Education Building, 1041 N. Virginia St., Reno. Course fee: $195, includes parking and lunch. Instr.: Sanada. Registration and information: (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928. For more about Extended Studies courses, visit: http://www.extendedstudies.unr.edu

Nov. 20, 2008
“Compensation and Benefits” — This one-session professional development course examines the goals and objectives of compensation and benefits programs, direct and indirect compensation, strategic compensation, benefit planning and laws affecting wage and benefit plans, offered by Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno. Held Thursday, Nov. 20, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the University’s Continuing Education Building, 1041 N. Virginia St., Reno. Course fee: $195, includes parking, lunch and 6 PHR/SPHR hours. Instr.: Wheeler. Registration and information: (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928. For more about Extended Studies courses, visit: http://www.extendedstudies.unr.edu

Dec. 2-4, 2008
“Beginning InDesign CS3” — This three-session graphics professional course offers instruction in the basic skills required to create menus, fliers, brochures and more using Adobe InDesign CS3, and covers topics including typography, selecting the best size and placement for images, and how to choose the best product delivery methods, offered by Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno. Held Tues.-Thurs., Dec. 2-4, 6-9 p.m. at the University’s Redfield Campus, 18600 Wedge Parkway, Reno. Course fee: $299, includes parking. Instr.: Welch. Registration and information: (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928. For more about Extended Studies courses, visit: http://www.extendedstudies.unr.edu

Dec. 2-4, 2008
“Managing with MS Project” — This three-session project management course explores how to use MS Project software to organize and plan project elements, develop work breakdown structures, schedule and cost project work packages and determine workforce resource allocations, offered by Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno. Held Tuesday-Thursday, Dec. 2-4, 6-9 p.m. at the University’s Redfield Campus, 18600 Wedge Parkway, Reno. Course fee: $325, includes parking. Call for early registration discount information. Instr.: Manibog. Registration and information: (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928. For more about Extended Studies courses, visit: http://www.extendedstudies.unr.edu <http://www.extendedstudies.unr.edu>

Dec. 4-5, 2008
“Legal Aspects and Liability Issues for Employers” — This two-session professional development course examines laws and regulations governing discrimination, hiring practices, safety, labor relations, unemployment and workers’ compensation, drug testing, in-house personnel investigations, and standards development in fairness, due process and termination, offered by Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno. Held Thursday-Friday, Dec. 4-5, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the University’s Continuing Education Building, 1041 N. Virginia St., Reno. Course fee: $320, includes parking, lunch each day and 12 PHR/SPHR hours. Instr.: Hall. Registration and information: (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928. For more about Extended Studies courses, visit: http://www.extendedstudies.unr.edu

Dec. 6-13, 2008
“Photoshop Elements 6 Advanced” — This two-session graphics course offers instruction in the basics of photo editing with Adobe Photoshop Elements, covering topics including color correction, creating black-and-white images, slide shows, text labels, cartoon balloons, adjusting color, overcoming exposure problems, repairing flaws, framing images and combining multiple images, offered by Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno. Held Saturdays, Dec. 6 and 13, 9 a.m.-noon at the University’s Redfield Campus, 18600 Wedge Parkway, Reno. Course fee: $79, includes parking. Instr.: Welch. Registration and information: (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928. For more about Extended Studies courses, visit: http://www.extendedstudies.unr.edu

Dec. 9-10, 2008
“Managing Project Quality” — This two-session project management course covers the fundamental processes and tools necessary for effective quality planning, quality assurance and quality control, offered by Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno. Held Tuesday-Wednesday, Dec. 9-10, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the University’s Redfield Campus, 18600 Wedge Parkway, Reno. Course fee: $625, includes parking and lunch each day. Call for early registration discount information. Instr.: Webb. Registration and information: (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928. For more about Extended Studies courses, visit: http://www.extendedstudies.unr.edu

Dec. 9-11, 2008
“Photoshop for Photographers” — This three-session graphics professional course is designed for beginning to advanced photographers seeking to learn how to manage hundreds to thousands of digital photos, quickly find and sort images, edit photos using camera raw functionality in Adobe Photoshop, and retouch photos quickly, offered by Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno. Prerequisite: A working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop required. Held Tues.-Thurs., Dec. 9-11, 6-9 p.m. at the University’s Redfield Campus, 18600 Wedge Parkway, Reno. Course fee: $299, includes parking. Instr.: Welch. Registration and information: (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928. For more about Extended Studies courses, visit: http://www.extendedstudies.unr.edu

Dec. 9, 2008
“Understanding Public Administration” — This one-session professional development course examines public administration practices and topics including organizational functions, roles, responsibilities, politics, policy making, program administration and evaluation, offered by Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno. Held Tuesday, Dec. 9, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the University’s Continuing Education Building, 1041 N. Virginia St., Reno. Course fee: $215, includes parking, lunch and book. Instr.: Herzik. Registration and information: (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928. For more about Extended Studies courses and programs, visit: http://www.extendedstudies.unr.edu

Dec. 11, 2008
“Conducting Successful Interviews” — This one-session professional development course covers the basics of one-on-one and panel interviews, interviewing for front-line and supervisory positions, legal issues and potential hire assessment, offered by Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno. Held Thursday, Dec. 11, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the University’s Continuing Education Building, 1041 N. Virginia St., Reno. Course fee: $195, includes parking, lunch and 6 PHR/SPHR hours. Instr.: Jensen. Registration and information: (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928. For more about Extended Studies courses, visit: http://www.extendedstudies.unr.edu

Dec. 16-18, 2008
“Intensive Photoshop CS3” — This three-session graphics professional course offers instruction in the advanced functions of Adobe Photoshop CS3 and how to apply them as a professional artist, and covers topics including layers and channels, advanced tools and batch processing functions. Participants will be given an opportunity to apply knowledge gained in the course along with personal experience to produce high-quality graphic art, offered by Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno. Prerequisite: A working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop required. Held Tues.-Thurs., Dec. 16-18, 6-9 p.m. at the University’s Redfield Campus, 18600 Wedge Parkway, Reno. Course fee: $299, includes parking. Instr.: Welch. Registration and information: (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928. For more about Extended Studies courses, visit: http://www.extendedstudies.unr.edu

Dec. 16-17, 2008
“IT Project Management” — This two-session project management course will assist project managers and their IT and engineering teams in accommodating specialized needs of high-tech projects, offered by Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno. Held Tuesday-Wednesday, Dec. 16-17, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the University’s Redfield Campus, 18600 Wedge Parkway, Reno. Course fee: $625, includes parking and lunch each day. Call for early registration discount information. Instr.: Ball. Registration and information: (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928. For more about Extended Studies courses, visit: http://www.extendedstudies.unr.edu

Dec. 18, 2008
“Getting the Most and the Best Out of Your Projects” — This new one-session project management course examines the major project management issues and how to achieve the greatest return on project investment, offered by Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno. Held Thursday, Dec. 18, 8:30 a.m.-noon at the University’s Redfield Campus, 18600 Wedge Parkway, Reno. Course fee: $99, includes parking. Instr.: Ball. Registration and information: (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928. For more about Extended Studies courses and programs, visit: http://www.extendedstudies.unr.edu

Awarded a second $100,000 grant by the Bernard Osher Foundation in spring 2008, OLLI’s continued grant support has resulted in many improvements to the organization during 2008, including expanded course offerings and increased scholarship opportunities.

Unless otherwise noted, classes are held in downtown Reno at the University’s off-campus OLLI facility in the Warren Nelson Building, 401 W. Second St. Course enrollment is limited and early enrollment is encouraged for courses requiring pre-registration.

Annual membership is $45 for classes held Sept. 1, 2008-Aug. 31, 2009. Financial assistance is available.

For more information, a membership application or a course schedule, call the OLLI office at (775) 784-8053, or Extended Studies at the University, (775) 784-4046, or visit http://www.olli.unr.edu

The following OLLI courses and events are scheduled for Fall 2008:

CSI Reno #3: Bullets and Toolmarks as Evidence
Oct. 27; Monday, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
How can a scratch mark on a door or a bullet lead to identification of the perpetrator? This demonstration by a Washoe County Crime Lab firearms expert will explain how firearms and cutting devices leave telltale marks. Free with $45 OLLI annual membership fee. Held at OLLI in the Warren Nelson Building, 401 W. Second St., Reno. For registration and more information, call the OLLI office, (775) 784-8053. Visit: http://www.olli.unr.edu

China’s Pivotal Technologies
Oct. 29; Wednesday, 10-11:30 a.m.
Since late antiquity, civilization in China exhibited distinct precocity in science, technology and medicine. This course will focus on technical innovations in China that made possible the rise of an integrated empire on the East Asian subcontinent, while contributing key technologies to other civilizations, and cultural transmissions that would ultimately contribute to the rise of “the West.” Free with $45 OLLI annual membership fee. Held at OLLI in the Warren Nelson Building, 401 W. Second St., Reno. For registration and more information, call the OLLI office, (775) 784-8053. Visit: http://www.olli.unr.edu

Election 2008: Candidates for U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. President
Oct. 29; Wednesday, 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Invited speakers include candidates for the presidency and House of Representatives, including incumbent Dean Heller (Republican), Jill Derby (Democrat) and John Everhart (Independent American Party), candidates for U.S. President and others. Speakers subject to change. Arrive early at noon to meet the candidates. Free with $45 OLLI annual membership fee. Held at OLLI in the Warren Nelson Building, 401 W. Second St., Reno. For registration and more information, call the OLLI office, (775) 784-8053. Visit: http://www.olli.unr.edu

Kemp’s Nine Days’ Wonder – Marking Territory in Renaissance England: Rulers, Ramblers and Rogues
Nov. 5; Wednesday, 10-11:30 a.m.
James Mardock, Ph.D., assistant professor of English at UNR, offers the first of three lively lectures about highly publicized journeys in Renaissance England and what they tell us about the travelers, the country, and the Renaissance culture of celebrity. Today’s session, Kemp’s Nine Days’ Wonder, tells the story of how, in 1600, the principal comic actor of Shakespeare’s company bets the world that he can make it the 130 miles from London to Norwich, dancing every step of the way. Free with $45 OLLI annual membership fee. Held at OLLI in the Warren Nelson Building, 401 W. Second St., Reno. For registration and more information, call the OLLI office, (775) 784-8053. Visit: http://www.olli.unr.edu

Election 2008: Election Results
Nov. 5; Wednesday, 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Richard Siegel, Ph.D., professor emeritus of political science, UNR, and chairperson of the Nevada Committee on Foreign Relations, and Eric B. Herzik, Ph.D., professor of political science and director of Graduate Studies, UNR, discuss the election results. Free with $45 OLLI annual membership fee. Held at OLLI in the Warren Nelson Building, 401 W. Second St., Reno. For registration and more information, call the OLLI office, (775) 784-8053. Visit: http://www.olli.unr.edu

Classical Music Seminar
Nov. 6; Thursday, 10-11:30 a.m.
Join us for a lively forum for those interested in learning more about classical music. This session offers a preview of the Nov. 16 and 18 Reno Philharmonic Orchestra Master Classics 3. Topic subject to change. Watch the bulletin board at OLLI for schedule changes. Free with $45 OLLI annual membership fee. Held at OLLI in the Warren Nelson Building, 401 W. Second St., Reno. For registration and more information, call the OLLI office, (775) 784-8053. Visit: http://www.olli.unr.edu

Miss Dickinson of Amherst: A Life in Letters and Poems
Nov. 7; Friday, 10-11:30 a.m.
Anne Howard, Ph.D., professor emerita, along with some of her colleagues from the University of Nevada, Reno, will present scenes in the life of Emily Dickinson, one of America’s most beloved poets. Free with $45 OLLI annual membership fee. Held at OLLI in the Warren Nelson Building, 401 W. Second St., Reno. For registration and more information, call the OLLI office, (775) 784-8053. Visit: http://www.olli.unr.edu

Feel Good Entertainment #5: Feet of Flames (Video Extravaganza)
Nov. 7; Friday, 2-4 p.m.
We will show an Irish dance video featuring Michael Flatley, performed in London’s Hyde Park before a crowd of 25,000. It was named 1998 Dance Event of the Year. Free with $45 OLLI annual membership fee. Held at OLLI in the Warren Nelson Building, 401 W. Second St., Reno. For registration and more information, call the OLLI office, (775) 784-8053. Visit: http://www.olli.unr.edu

The King James Version of London – Marking Territory in Renaissance England: Rulers, Ramblers and Rogues
Nov. 12; Wednesday, 10-11:30 a.m.
James Mardock, Ph.D., assistant professor of English at UNR, offers the second of three lively lectures about highly publicized journeys in Renaissance England and what they tell us about the travelers, the country, and the Renaissance culture of celebrity. Today’s session, The King James Version of London, tells the story of how, in 1603, the King of Scotland becomes King of England, too, and marks his new territory with a long parade southward to his new capital city… But will it go horribly wrong? Free with $45 OLLI annual membership fee. Held at OLLI in the Warren Nelson Building, 401 W. Second St., Reno. For registration and more information, call the OLLI office, (775) 784-8053. Visit: http://www.olli.unr.edu

The U.S. Immigration System and How it Affects Travel, Work and Study in the U.S.
Nov. 12; Wednesday, 12:30-2 p.m.
Learn about current immigration categories; how people enter to travel, work and study in this country; why there is controversy over undocumented students and what proposals have been offered in Congress so far; and how and why people study legally in the U.S. Free with $45 OLLI annual membership fee. Held at OLLI in the Warren Nelson Building, 401 W. Second St., Reno. For registration and more information, call the OLLI office, (775) 784-8053. Visit: http://www.olli.unr.edu

Reno Now & Then
Nov. 13; Thursday, noon-1:30 p.m.
Back by popular demand! Neal Cobb and Jerry Fenwick have written a new book including photos from their extensive historical collection of Reno, now and then — many never seen publicly before. They will share some of their family histories and research with comical incidents that happened during the production of this book. (If you have picked up a copy of their latest book, available from Sundance Bookstore, we bet the authors would be proud to give you their autographs.) Free with $45 OLLI annual membership fee. Held at OLLI in the Warren Nelson Building, 401 W. Second St., Reno. For registration and more information, call the OLLI office, (775) 784-8053. Visit: http://www.olli.unr.edu

Religion and the Constitution
Nov. 14 and 21; Fridays, 10-11:30 a.m.
The very first clause in the Bill of Rights reads, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.” Modern scholars have read this provision as guaranteeing two separate rights: 1) the right to be free from the establishment of religion and 2) the right to freely practice religion. In this course, we will examine what the Framers may have wanted to secure with these rights and how these rights are interpreted today. Our discussion will consider the limits of freedom from establishment and freedom to practice in an effort to understand the difficult and sometimes strange compromises made in our “one nation under God.” Free with $45 OLLI annual membership fee. Held at OLLI in the Warren Nelson Building, 401 W. Second St., Reno. For registration and more information, call the OLLI office, (775) 784-8053. Visit: http://www.olli.unr.edu

Campus Tour at the University of Nevada, Reno
Nov. 14; Friday, noon-3:30 p.m.
Join us for a tour of the new Joe Crowley Student Union and the new state-of-the-art Matthewson-IGT Knowledge Center on the University of Nevada, Reno campus. OLLI members are encouraged to use the Sierra Spirit buses (free yellow bus) from a downtown location. You may park your car for free in the Circus Circus garage and pick up the Sierra Spirit bus at the bus stop on N. Virginia. The bus will take you to the University campus. We will all meet at the Joe Crowley Student Union on campus at 1:30 p.m. If you prefer, you may drive and park on campus. You may have lunch at one of the restaurants on campus, and then meet the group for a tour at 1:30 p.m. in front of the student union (look for the OLLI signs); we will also tour the new Knowledge Center next door to the union. For more about the University campus and such historic sites as its famous Quadrangle – designed by the New York architect Stanford White and listed as a “Jeffersonian academic village” on the National Register of Historic Places – visit www.unr.edu/tour <http://www.unr.edu/tour> . Free with $45 OLLI annual membership fee. For registration and more information, call the OLLI office, (775) 784-8053. Visit: http://www.olli.unr.edu

AARP – Driver Safety for Seniors
Nov. 15; Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
This is an eight-hour classroom activity presided over by a very qualified instructor. Participants will learn how to compensate for physical changes due to aging, how to handle problem situations, and the effects of alcohol and medicines on a driver’s capabilities. The lecture is augmented with video sequences, self-evaluation testing and class participation. Graduates may be eligible for insurance premium discounts. AARP charges a $10 fee for this class paid on the day of class. Pre-registration is required; call AnnMarie Roy at (775) 786-3509. Fee: $10 in addition to $45 OLLI annual membership fee. Held at OLLI in the Warren Nelson Building, 401 W. Second St., Reno. For registration and more information, call the OLLI office, (775) 784-8053. Visit: http://www.olli.unr.edu

Increasing Happiness #1: Taking a Balanced Perspective of Life
Nov. 17; Monday, 10-11:30 a.m.
Many of life’s challenges appear different if viewed from a different angle. Shernaaz M. Webster, Ph.D., MFT, will help raise awareness of our strengths and potential, renew our passions for what really matters and help us develop a deeper sense of connection with people. Dr. Webster, who grew up in India and is a therapist with the University’s Counseling Services, uses an integrative approach that draws on Eastern and Western perspectives. Free with $45 OLLI annual membership fee. Held at OLLI in the Warren Nelson Building, 401 W. Second St., Reno. For registration and more information, call the OLLI office, (775) 784-8053. Visit: http://www.olli.unr.edu

Literary Nevada: Writings from the Silver State – Glotfelty Book Launch
Nov. 17; Monday, 1:30-3 p.m.
Cheryll Glotfelty, Ph.D., associate professor of English at UNR will talk about her recently released anthology, which shares the literary riches of the Comstock Lode as well as other eras and regions reflected in the literature of Nevada. Nevada’s mining heyday produced millions of dollars in ore and attracted incredible talent. While the fabulous ore bodies associated with this period are legendary, much of the colorful writing and writers of the period have faded into obscurity, with the exception of the justifiably famous Mark Twain. But Twain was not alone, and he was arguably not even the best of the Comstock Chroniclers. Dr. Glotfelty has put Twain in the good company of other writers on the Comstock and beyond and introduces you to recent scholarship that is rediscovering and republishing writing from the Sagebrush School. (If you have picked up a copy of her new book, available from the University’s ASUN Bookstore, Sundance Bookstore and others in the area, we bet Dr. Glotfelty would be happy to give you her autograph.) Free with $45 OLLI annual membership fee. Held at OLLI in the Warren Nelson Building, 401 W. Second St., Reno. For registration and more information, call the OLLI office, (775) 784-8053. Visit: http://www.olli.unr.edu

Sheep Dip for Dummies (A sampling of the real thing)
Nov. 18; Tuesday, 3-4:30 p.m.
Sheep Dip, an annual fundraiser show to benefit local charities, is dedicated to exposing the follies and foibles of the Truckee Meadows in an evening of skits, songs and dance. Prepare to be entertained as performers from Sheep Dip 2009 (the 45th show) present an afternoon of laughter and song for OLLI members. Free with $45 OLLI annual membership fee. Held at OLLI in the Warren Nelson Building, 401 W. Second St., Reno. For registration and more information, call the OLLI office, (775) 784-8053. Visit: http://www.olli.unr.edu

The Famous Voyage – Marking Territory in Renaissance England: Rulers, Ramblers and Rogues
Nov. 19; Wednesday, 10-11:30 a.m.
James Mardock, Ph.D., assistant professor of English at UNR, offers the third of three lively lectures about highly publicized journeys in Renaissance England and what they tell us about the travelers, the country, and the Renaissance culture of celebrity. Today’s session, The Famous Voyage, tells the story of how, in 1610, playwright Ben Jonson tells the tale of the most epic and dangerous journey ever undertaken by an Englishman: a rowboat trip up London’s open sewer — with no nose plugs allowed. Free with $45 OLLI annual membership fee. Held at OLLI in the Warren Nelson Building, 401 W. Second St., Reno. For registration and more information, call the OLLI office, (775) 784-8053. Visit: http://www.olli.unr.edu

OLLI Law School #4: Wills, Trusts and Probate
Nov. 19; Wednesday, 12:30-2 p.m.
A lawyer explains Nevada laws regarding wills, trusts and probate. She will also discuss anticipated changes in federal estate tax law in 2009 and related issues. Free with $45 OLLI annual membership fee. Held at OLLI in the Warren Nelson Building, 401 W. Second St., Reno. For registration and more information, call the OLLI office, (775) 784-8053. Visit: http://www.olli.unr.edu

Classical Music Seminar
Nov. 20; Thursday, 10-11:30 a.m.
Join us for a lively forum for those interested in learning more about classical music. In this session, Bill Russell discusses the Nevada Opera. Topic and guest speaker subject to change. Watch the bulletin board at OLLI for schedule changes. Free with $45 OLLI annual membership fee. Held at OLLI in the Warren Nelson Building, 401 W. Second St., Reno. For registration and more information, call the OLLI office, (775) 784-8053. Visit: http://www.olli.unr.edu

Western Trails
Nov. 20; Thursday, noon-1:30 p.m.
Jim Bonar, member of Oregon-California Trails Association, will present an overview of immigrant trails to California from the 1840s to the 1870s. Who went where when — and why? Free with $45 OLLI annual membership fee. Held at OLLI in the Warren Nelson Building, 401 W. Second St., Reno. For registration and more information, call the OLLI office, (775) 784-8053. Visit: http://www.olli.unr.edu

History of the Nelson Building – OLLI’s Home Turf
Nov. 21; Friday, noon-1 p.m.
Curious about the Nelson Building where OLLI classes are held? With the help of Jeannie Rasmussen of the Reno Gazette-Journal, we’ve gathered information from their archives about the history of the building. Come see a presentation with pictures of earlier occupants and hear professor and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Warren LeRude talk about the years when the Reno Gazette-Journal occupied the building. He’s sure to provide an interesting first-hand perspective, as the former editor and publisher of the Reno Evening Gazette and the Nevada State Journal! Free with $45 OLLI annual membership fee. Held at OLLI in the Warren Nelson Building, 401 W. Second St., Reno. For registration and more information, call the OLLI office, (775) 784-8053. Visit: http://www.olli.unr.edu

Increasing Happiness #2: Cultivating an Optimistic Attitude
Nov. 24; Monday, 10-11:30 a.m
Attitude is everything. Gain new skills to create the life you want. Recognize that the journey of self-discovery puts us on a path of adventure, with unexpected twists and turns and leads us to a place of peace. Shernaaz M. Webster, Ph.D., MFT, who grew up in India and is a therapist with the University’s Counseling Services, uses an integrative approach that draws on Eastern and Western perspectives. Free with $45 OLLI annual membership fee. Held at OLLI in the Warren Nelson Building, 401 W. Second St., Reno. For registration and more information, call the OLLI office, (775) 784-8053. Visit: http://www.olli.unr.edu

Increasing Happiness #3: Letting Yourself Be Happy
Dec. 1; Monday; 10-11:30 a.m.
Have fun and learn how to accept more of your good, drop your unconscious resistance to happiness and use your emotional compass as a guide. Bob Woodward, Ph.D., will help you learn what thoughts make you happy, how to starve the thoughts that make you unhappy and how to enjoy your new emotional identity. Free with $45 OLLI annual membership fee. Held at OLLI in the Warren Nelson Building, 401 W. Second St., Reno. For registration and more information, call the OLLI office, (775) 784-8053. Visit: http://www.olli.unr.edu

SASSY (Senior Activities and Satisfaction Survey) Results
Dec. 1; Monday, 2-3:30 p.m.
Are you growing and learning? Are you curious about the results from the SASSY survey many of you completed this past spring and summer? Join us for the groundbreaking results of this fun and informative survey! Free with $45 OLLI annual membership fee. Held at OLLI in the Warren Nelson Building, 401 W. Second St., Reno. For registration and more information, call the OLLI office, (775) 784-8053. Visit: http://www.olli.unr.edu

Spanish to Get Along With
Dec. 3, 10, 17; Wednesdays, 10-11:30 a.m.
With a conversational emphasis, this class will focus on expressions valuable to the traveler: arranging transportation, making a phone call, locating a restroom, shopping, etc. Minimal attention will be given to reading and writing skills. The class will be divided into beginners and advanced students for practice. Students should bring pencil and paper to each session. Free with $45 OLLI annual membership fee. Held at OLLI in the Warren Nelson Building, 401 W. Second St., Reno. For registration and more information, call the OLLI office, (775) 784-8053. Visit: http://www.olli.unr.edu

Conversation Partners: Partners Potluck
Dec. 3; Wednesday, 12:30-2:30 p.m.
This is a partnership between OLLI and the Intensive English Language Center (IELC) at the University of Nevada, Reno. OLLI members will become English Conversation Partners with students from IELC so students may improve their oral English and learn American life skills. OLLI members learn about people from other cultures firsthand by helping IELC students practice their language skills. The program includes:
• Training session and program introduction for OLLI volunteers, Sept. 2, 10-11:30 a.m.
• Meeting hosted by OLLI members where students will be matched with their Conversation Partners, Sept. 8, 2:30-4 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.
• OLLI and IELC students set up their own schedules to meet.
• Conversation Partners will meet one hour per week (4 hours per month) to speak English.
• Partners will agree where to meet (UNR campus, a coffee shop, OLLI suite, if available, etc.)
• OLLI members will host an end-of-semester potluck, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Free with $45 OLLI annual membership fee. Held at OLLI in the Warren Nelson Building, 401 W. Second St., Reno. For registration and more information, call the OLLI office, (775) 784-8053. Visit: http://www.olli.unr.edu

Classical Music Seminar
Dec. 4; Thursday, 10-11:30 a.m.
Join us for a lively forum for those interested in learning more about classical music. This session explores the Leonard Bernstein Young People’s Concert Series. Topic subject to change. Watch the bulletin board at OLLI for schedule changes. Free with $45 OLLI annual membership fee. Held at OLLI in the Warren Nelson Building, 401 W. Second St., Reno. For registration and more information, call the OLLI office, (775) 784-8053. Visit: http://www.olli.unr.edu

hOLLIday Party Potluck
Dec. 5; Friday, noon-2 p.m.
‘Tis the season to be jOLLI! Join your OLLI friends and meet new ones for a festive potluck celebrating the beginning of the holiday season. Please bring a salad or hot dish to share. The OLLI Board will bring desserts and OLLI will provide the main dish and drinks. Please call the OLLI office at (775) 784-8053 to reserve your spot. Free with $45 OLLI annual membership fee. Held at OLLI in the Warren Nelson Building, 401 W. Second St., Reno. For registration and more information, call the OLLI office, (775) 784-8053. Visit: http://www.olli.unr.edu

Henrik Ibsen’s “A Doll’s House”
Dec. 8, 15; Mondays, 1:30-3 p.m.
Monica Grecu, Ph.D., lecturer in English, UNR, will discuss Henrik Ibsen’s play in the first session; copies of the play will be available at OLLI. In the second session we will view the film of “A Doll’s House” and discuss the differences between the written play and the movie. Free with $45 OLLI annual membership fee. Held at OLLI in the Warren Nelson Building, 401 W. Second St., Reno. For registration and more information, call the OLLI office, (775) 784-8053. Visit: http://www.olli.unr.edu

Alkali Angels
Dec. 11; Thursday, noon-1:30 p.m.
Recipient of more than 300 state, regional and national awards, prize-winning photographer Marilyn Newton talks about her seven-year project of photographing more than 400 historic Nevada graveyards and publishing the results in her book, “Alkali Angels.” U.S. Senator Harry Reid has called Newton, inducted into the Nevada Newspaper Hall of Fame in 2002, “Nevada’s best photographer.” (If you have picked up a copy of her book, available from Sundance Bookstore, we bet Marilyn would be proud to give you her autograph.) Free with $45 OLLI annual membership fee. Held at OLLI in the Warren Nelson Building, 401 W. Second St., Reno. For registration and more information, call the OLLI office, (775) 784-8053. Visit: http://www.olli.unr.edu

Feel Good Entertainment #6: History and Performance of Bluegrass Music
Dec. 12; Friday, 2-4 p.m.
Rick Sparks and Westwind Bluegrass perform a series of songs tracing the history and development of bluegrass music up to the present day. Biographic material on the performers and demonstration of the instruments used will be included. Free with $45 OLLI annual membership fee. Held at OLLI in the Warren Nelson Building, 401 W. Second St., Reno. For registration and more information, call the OLLI office, (775) 784-8053. Visit: http://www.olli.unr.edu

Classical Music Seminar
Dec. 18; Thursday, 10-11:30 a.m.
Join us for a lively forum for those interested in learning more about classical music. In this session, Margo Daniels and Fred Karkalik discuss Spirit of the Season music. Topic and guest speakers subject to change. Watch the bulletin board at OLLI for schedule changes. Free with $45 OLLI annual membership fee. Held at OLLI in the Warren Nelson Building, 401 W. Second St., Reno. For registration and more information, call the OLLI office, (775) 784-8053. Visit: http://www.olli.unr.edu

Scottish Country Dancing
Dec. 19; Friday, noon-1 p.m.
The history of Scottish country dance and its evolution into a popular social dance form will be presented. The traditional ballroom dance of Scotland, Scottish country dance is now practiced around the world by people of many cultures, yet is still fostered by its native roots via the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society based in Edinburgh. A dance demonstration by video or in person is included. Free with $45 OLLI annual membership fee. Held at OLLI in the Warren Nelson Building, 401 W. Second St., Reno. For registration and more information, call the OLLI office, (775) 784-8053. Visit: http://www.olli.unr.edu

Oct. 25-26, 2008
“Special Topics: World of Travel and Tourism llI: Sea Travel and the Far East” (GEOG 491/691)
This course will cover the basics of cruising, destinations and arrangements. Information about the Far East and its major physical features, political and economic units and culture groups will be discussed. Held Oct. 25-26; Sat. and Sun., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at the University of Nevada, Reno, Continuing Education Building. Course fee: $133.50, one undergraduate credit; $202.00, one graduate credit. Early registration is required. To register or for more information, call the University’s UCAN office in Reno at (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928. Visit: http://www.ucan.unr.edu

Nov. 7-8, 2008
“Education Topics: Project WILD” (EDUC 495/695)
With a focus on terrestrial wildlife and their issues, participants will become familiar with wildlife management, environmental and outdoor education techniques and how they can be presented to primary and secondary students. Topics will include current trends, issues and policy changes affecting wildlife, wildlife habitat and threatened and endangered species in Nevada. Held Nov. 7-8; Fri., 4-10 p.m., at the Nevada Dept. of Wildlife, 1100 Valley Rd., Reno; and Sat., 8 a.m.-6 p.m., (all-day field trip) at Oxbow Nature Study Area, 3100 Dickerson Rd. in Reno. Participants are required to supply their own transportation for the Saturday field trip to Oxbow Nature Study Area; please dress appropriately for weather. Course fee: $133.50, one undergraduate credit; $202.00, one graduate credit. Early registration is required. To register or for more information, call the University’s UCAN office in Reno at (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928. Visit: http://www.ucan.unr.edu

Nov. 14-15, 2008
“Special Topics: A Vicarious Voyage of Tahoe, Pyramid and Lahontan” (GEOG 491/691)
The physical and human geography and the natural history of western Nevada’s most important and controversial sources of water — Lake Tahoe, Pyramid Lake and Lake Lahontan — will be explored. Topics will include physical processes, human uses, legal issues and future implications. Held Nov. 14-15; Fri., 4-10 p.m., and Sat., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at the University of Nevada, Reno, Continuing Education Building. Course fee: $133.50, one undergraduate credit; $202.00, one graduate credit. Early registration is required. To register or for more information, call the University’s UCAN office in Reno at (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928. Visit: http://www.ucan.unr.edu

Nov. 14-15, 2008
“Special Problems: History of the Comstock” (HP 499/699)
This course will survey the history of Virginia City and the Comstock Lode, one of the nation’s most significant mining districts. The overview will include discussion of society and culture, as well as the development of technology. Emphasis will be placed on little-used sources, including census records, Storey County records, and buildings and archaeology of the Comstock. Held Nov. 14-15; Fri., 4-10 p.m., at the University of Nevada, Reno, Redfield Campus, Building A, Rm. 214, 18600 Wedge Parkway, Reno; and Sat., 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (all-day field trip) in Virginia City. Participants are required to supply their own transportation for the Saturday field trip to Virginia City; please dress appropriately for weather. Course fee: $133.50, one undergraduate credit; $202.00, one graduate credit. Early registration is required. To register or for more information, call the University’s UCAN office in Reno at (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928. Visit: http://www.ucan.unr.edu

Nov. 21-22, 2008
“Special Topics Workshop: Understanding Children’s Behavior: Classroom and Home Management Skills” (CEP 491/691)
Participants will learn to define Adlerian concepts of family/classroom atmospheres and styles of discipline, and will examine family constellation, goals of misbehavior, encouragement, and natural and logical consequences. How to use discipline tools and plan a strategy for students’ behavior changes will also be discussed. Held Nov. 21-22; Fri., 4-10 p.m., and Sat., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at the University of Nevada, Reno, Redfield Campus, 18600 Wedge Parkway, Reno. Course fee: $133.50, one undergraduate credit; $202.00, one graduate credit. Early registration is required. To register or for more information, call the University’s UCAN office in Reno at (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928. Visit: http://www.ucan.unr.edu

Nov. 21-22, 2008
“Special Topics: Nevada School Law and Constitution” (EL 791)
This course surveys federal and state legal and ethical issues. Successful completion of the course meets state teacher licensure requirements for Nevada School Law and Nevada Constitution. Held Nov. 21-22; Fri., 4-10 p.m., and Sat., 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at the University of Nevada, Reno, William Raggio Building. Course fee: $202.00, one graduate credit. Early registration is required. To register or for more information, call the University’s UCAN office in Reno at (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928. Visit: http://www.ucan.unr.edu

Now in its 17th year, the University of Nevada, Reno’s Gaming Management Series provides industry-specific professional development, with the best demonstrated practices used today, allowing participants to update, enhance and learn management tools unique to the gaming industry. More than 1,600 participants have attended the series, including key staff from a broad range of operations — regulatory agencies, commercial and Native American — in the United States and from as far away as Norway, South Africa, Switzerland, Hungary, Macau, Peru, Uruguay, Kenya, Canada, The Netherlands, Italy, Thailand and Russia.

Scheduled weeklong courses are held at the University of Nevada, Reno campus; additional courses are offered at sites throughout the United States and internationally. The University’s professional development programs may also be customized and brought to a company’s site anywhere in the world.

For registration and course information call Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno, (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928, or visit http://www.gaming.unr.edu

Jan. 12-16, 2009
“Management of Slot Operations” – A five-day gaming management course offered by Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno. Sessions begin Monday, Jan. 12 and end Friday, Jan. 16, 2009, at the University’s Continuing Education Building, 1041 N. Virginia St., Reno. Course fee: $2,500, includes instruction, course materials, orientation breakfast, all lunches, refreshment breaks, one group dinner and field trips. Lodging is the responsibility of the participant. Registration and information: (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928. For more about Extended Studies gaming courses: http://www.gaming.unr.edu

Feb. 23-27, 2009
“Financial Accounting, Analysis and Auditing” – A five-day gaming management course offered by Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno. Sessions begin Monday, Feb. 23 and end Friday, Feb. 27, 2009, at the University’s Continuing Education Building, 1041 N. Virginia St., Reno. Course fee: $2,500, includes instruction, course materials, orientation breakfast, all lunches, refreshment breaks, one group dinner and field trips. Lodging is the responsibility of the participant. Registration and information: (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928. For more about Extended Studies gaming courses: http://www.gaming.unr.edu

March 23-27, 2009
“Promotional Strategies for the Gaming Industry” – A five-day gaming management course offered by Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno. Sessions begin Monday, March 23 and end Friday, March 27, 2009, at the University’s Continuing Education Building, 1041 N. Virginia St., Reno. Course fee: $2,500, includes instruction, course materials, orientation breakfast, all lunches, refreshment breaks, one group dinner and field trips. Lodging is the responsibility of the participant. Registration and information: (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928. For more about Extended Studies gaming courses: http://www.gaming.unr.edu

April 13-17, 2009
“Security and Risk Management for the Gaming Industry” – A five-day gaming management course offered by Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno. Sessions begin Monday, April 13 and end Friday, April 17, 2009, at the University’s Continuing Education Building, 1041 N. Virginia St., Reno. Course fee: $2,500, includes instruction, course materials, orientation breakfast, all lunches, refreshment breaks, one group dinner and field trips. Lodging is the responsibility of the participant. Registration and information: (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928. For more about Extended Studies gaming courses: http://www.gaming.unr.edu

May 11-15, 2009
“Advanced Financial Accounting: Business Analytics” – A five-day gaming management course offered by Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno. Sessions begin Monday, May 11 and end Friday, May 15, 2009, at the University’s Continuing Education Building, 1041 N. Virginia St., Reno. Course fee: $2,500, includes instruction, course materials, orientation breakfast, all lunches, refreshment breaks, one group dinner and field trips. Lodging is the responsibility of the participant. Registration and information: (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928. For more about Extended Studies gaming courses: http://www.gaming.unr.edu

June 15-19, 2009
“Management of Table Games Operations” – A five-day gaming management course offered by Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno. Sessions begin Monday, June 15 and end Friday, June 19, 2009, at the University’s Continuing Education Building, 1041 N. Virginia St., Reno. Course fee: $2,500, includes instruction, course materials, orientation breakfast, all lunches, refreshment breaks, one group dinner and field trips. Lodging is the responsibility of the participant. Registration and information: (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928. For more about Extended Studies gaming courses: http://www.gaming.unr.edu

July 13-17, 2009
“Management of Slot Operations” – A five-day gaming management course offered by Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno. Sessions begin Monday, July 13 and end Friday, July 17, 2009, at the University’s Continuing Education Building, 1041 N. Virginia St., Reno. Course fee: $2,500, includes instruction, course materials, orientation breakfast, all lunches, refreshment breaks, one group dinner and field trips. Lodging is the responsibility of the participant. Registration and information: (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928. For more about Extended Studies gaming courses: http://www.gaming.unr.edu

Aug. 17-21, 2009
“Surveillance Operations and Management” – A five-day gaming management course offered by Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno. Sessions begin Monday, Aug. 17 and end Friday, Aug. 21, 2009, at the University’s Continuing Education Building, 1041 N. Virginia St., Reno. Course fee: $2,500, includes instruction, course materials, orientation breakfast, all lunches, refreshment breaks, one group dinner and field trips. Lodging is the responsibility of the participant. Registration and information: (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928. For more about Extended Studies gaming courses: http://www.gaming.unr.edu

Sept. 14-18, 2009
“Financial Accounting, Analysis and Auditing” – A five-day gaming management course offered by Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno. Sessions begin Monday, Sept. 14 and end Friday, Sept. 18, 2009, at the University’s Continuing Education Building, 1041 N. Virginia St., Reno. Course fee: $2,500, includes instruction, course materials, orientation breakfast, all lunches, refreshment breaks, one group dinner and field trips. Lodging is the responsibility of the participant. Registration and information: (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928. For more about Extended Studies gaming courses: http://www.gaming.unr.edu

Oct. 5-9, 2009
“Advanced Management of Slot Operations” – A five-day gaming management course offered by Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno. Sessions begin Monday, Oct. 5 and end Friday, Oct. 9, 2009, at the University’s Continuing Education Building, 1041 N. Virginia St., Reno. Course fee: $2,500, includes instruction, course materials, orientation breakfast, all lunches, refreshment breaks, one group dinner and field trips. Lodging is the responsibility of the participant. Registration and information: (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928. For more about Extended Studies gaming courses: http://www.gaming.unr.edu

Nov. 2-6, 2009
“Gaming Security Operations and Investigations” – A five-day gaming management course offered by Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno. Sessions begin Monday, Nov. 2 and end Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, at the University’s Continuing Education Building, 1041 N. Virginia St., Reno. Course fee: $2,500, includes instruction, course materials, orientation breakfast, all lunches, refreshment breaks, one group dinner and field trips. Lodging is the responsibility of the participant. Registration and information: (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928. For more about Extended Studies gaming courses: http://www.gaming.unr.edu

Dec. 7-11, 2009
“Advanced Surveillance Operations and Management” – A five-day gaming management course offered by Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno. Sessions begin Monday, Dec. 7 and end Friday, Dec. 11, 2009, at the University’s Continuing Education Building, 1041 N. Virginia St., Reno. Course fee: $2,500, includes instruction, course materials, orientation breakfast, all lunches, refreshment breaks, one group dinner and field trips. Lodging is the responsibility of the participant. Registration and information: (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928. For more about Extended Studies gaming courses: http://www.gaming.unr.edu