At the close of week six, our Vine to Wine reviewer shares how to find a region's wine at Total Wine & More (the class location). Click here to read the blog: http://unlvce.blogspot.com/ and please feel free to share your comments.

Would you or someone you know like to take an expedition to the very ends of the earth? Expedition leaders Peg Rees and Sharon Schafer will offer entertaining and educational multimedia presentations to learn about Antarctica: A UNLV Natural History and Photographic Adventure, offered by UNLV Continuing Education.Two presentation sessions will be held:
5:30 - 6:30 p.m. July 17 in the conference room of the Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S.4th St.
6 - 7 p.m. July 23 in the classroom of Sport Chalet, 8825 W. Charleston Blvd.
The 11-day cruise will take place Dec. 9 - 20 during the Antarctic summer. Participants will be introduced to the Antarctic's unique wildlife and landscapes. Weather permitting, they will ride in Zodiacs among the icebergs; walk on ice, snow, and rock to visit penguins; and explore on-land cultural sites.The early-bird discount still is available. For more information about the presentation or excursion, please call 895-3394 or visit continuingeducation.unlv.edu. Contact Info:Charlee Zingraf, charlee.zingraf@unlv.edu, 702-895-5224

At the close of week four, our Vine to Wine reviewer shares the life of master sommelier candidates, the endless possibilities offered with this class, and the tasting of fortified wines. Click here to read the blog: http://unlvce.blogspot.com/ and please feel free to share your comments.

UNLV Continuing Education has recruited students to review select courses offered this summer. Visit the Continuing Education blog to read student insight and opinion. http://unlvce.blogspot.com/

Heath Hiudt, UNLV Sommelier Academy instructor and sommelier at the Cosmopolitan’s upscale STK restaurant, will lead a two-day excursion to California wine country August 22-23.
A quick morning plane ride will whisk you from Las Vegas’ scorching summer heat to northern California where average August highs are 83°F and nighttime lows average 55°F. Napa’s climate and soil combine to create one of the world’s premiere wine production regions. Hiudt will take the group to several of his favorite vineyards and wineries. Participants will see wine production from start to finish from an insider’s point of view and get to sample local wines. Dinner and overnight in Napa will re-energize you for a second day of winery tours and the return voyage home.
Registration includes round trip airfare from Las Vegas to Sacramento, ground transportation, one night stay (double occupancy) at the Chablis Inn, one group dinner, and 4-5 guided winery tours. For additional details about The Napa Experience!, call 702-895-5224 or email charlee.zingraf@unlv.edu.

Basic language skills can make the difference between a good vacation or business trip and a great one. Knowing the local language allows travelers to venture off the tourist path and immerse themselves more fully in the local culture. Summer sessions of UNLV Continuing Education’s beginning conversation courses in Mandarin Chinese, French, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish begin in May or early June. Within weeks you will be ready to ask and answer essential questions encountered during personal or business travel. Language courses also introduce students to cultural differences they may encounter during travel.
Course descriptions, class dates and times, fees, and online registration for language classes are available at continuingeducation.unlv.edu. Registrations are also accepted by telephone at 702-895-3394 or in person at UNLV Paradise Campus, 851 E. Tropicana Avenue.
You can request a print copy of the Summer 2013 Continuing Education Catalog by calling 702-895-3394 or view it online at continuingeducation.unlv.edu/catalog. UNLV Continuing Education provides year-round educational opportunities for those looking for personal and professional development.

A UNLV Continuing Education gift card goes beyond the traditional to memorable to celebrate mothers   Stumped over what to give Mom for her special day? Think outside the paper-wrapped box with UNLV Continuing Education! The Summer 2013 Continuing Education Catalog is full of courses perfect for giving and sharing. Classes are available to suit just about any interest and budget. Does Mom, like many Las Vegans, lament that her green thumb has withered in the scorching desert heat? Master gardener and plant consultant Amy Zeldenrust will lead a series of four Friday afternoon seminars in May and June, teaching participants how to make herbs, vegetables, potted plants, and landscapes thrive in our climate. Perhaps Mom is the artistic type. Summer arts and crafts classes begin in late May; most run for four to six weeks in the evenings or on the weekend. Acrylic painting, drawing, mixed-media collage, photography, and watercolor are all popular choices. If Mom’s creative interests are a bit more unconventional, she may enjoy stone carving or even woodworking; both of these courses are led by local women who have found their creative inspiration in natural materials. Lied Library Special Collections is also offering hands-on classes in both paper making and paper marbling. Is Mom adventurous or a nature lover? UNLV Biologist Bruce Lund will lead day excursions to Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge on May 25, and Desert National Wildlife Refuge on June 15. Sign up with Mom and explore southern Nevada’s diverse ecosystems. At Ash Meadows over 50 springs and seeps create enchanting marshlands, streams, and ash/mesquite groves in the middle of the Mojave Desert alkali flats. Lund will point out native bird, butterfly, dragonfly, and wildflowers during a two to three mile trail walk. Desert National Wildlife Refuge is the largest refuge in the lower 48 states. It was set aside in 1936 to preserve the habitat of the desert bighorn sheep, Nevada’s state animal. Time will be split between the walking trails near the Corn Creek wetlands and a drive up and over the Sheep Mountains to look for wildlife. Complete course descriptions, class dates and times, fees, and online registration for these classes are available at continuingeducation.unlv.edu. Registrations are also accepted by telephone at 702-895-3394 or in person at UNLV Paradise Campus, 851 E. Tropicana Avenue.  

The Fall 2012 course evaluations are in. Of the more than 800 students completing the evaluations, up to 98% were satisfied to very satisfied with our instructors and courses. The attached PDF highlights the satisfaction ratings for courses and instructors.

Your career will probably go through a few evolutions after you get your degree. Read the blog post by Amy Tartaglia Johns, marketing communications specialist, to find out about her experiences and how Continuing Education can help.
http://unlvce.blogspot.com/

When you received and browsed through the Spring 2013 Continuing Education Catalog, you noticed some big changes. We combined the professional development and personal enrichment courses back into one catalog. The look and content were different -- a more attractive design, concise course descriptions, and easy-to-find course details, such as instructor, time, date, and location. We also revised the table of contents and categories so you could get where you wanted quicker.
We would like to know what you think about the changes and provide us with feedback. Please click the following link to take our survey:
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Thank you in advance for your time and feedback.