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Welcome!At the School of Continuing Studies, our mission is to Enrich Lives

and Careers. Little exemplifies this quite like our THINK AGAIN

catalog. We’ve been offering a broad selection of personal

enrichment and professional development courses for learners

of all ages for more than 12 years. In the changing economic

climate, we understand the importance of remaining competi-

tive and have expanded our programs and classes to give you

more professional development opportunities.

Browse our catalog to discover the many options available to

you. Explore a new or second career. Learn new skills or just

brush up. Achieve the optimum work/life balance by pursuing a

personal interest. And most importantly, feel confident knowing

that it’ll all be affordable and convenient.

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SUMMER 2009 THINK AGAIN


4 UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND School of Continuing Studies • scs.richmond.edu/ocpe • (804) 289-8133

Make this a Sum Discover your true calling.Thinking about a new job? Looking to postpone retirement or start a second career? Explore our certificates and programs in a variety of fields.

The Center For Career Management .............................................10National Society of Career Management Program .......................13EKG Technician...............................................................................14Pharmacy Technician Certificate....................................................16Home Inspector Training ................................................................17Creative Writing.............................................................................18Online Programs.............................................................................20Ballroom Dance Teachers Academy ..............................................30IOP Fundraising and Development Certificate ...............................39IOP Nonprofit Marketing Certificate ..............................................42Interior Decorating Certificate .......................................................43Advanced Interior Decorating Certificate ......................................46Landscape Design Professional Certificate ...................................50

Animal Studies.................................................................................8Art.....................................................................................................8Culinary Arts Program ....................................................................22Dance .............................................................................................30History ............................................................................................32Fit -N- Well.....................................................................................34Youth Programs ..............................................................................55

Discover a hidden talent.Good in the kitchen? Have a creative flair? Check out more than 100 personal enrichment classes in avariety of subjects. From jewelry making and interiordecorating to cooking and salsa dancing, you may justdiscover a hidden talent! And get your kids in on theact! Check out our Youth Programs.

DISCOVER YOURSELF

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mer of Discovery

The Center For Career Management .............................................10Presentation Skills .........................................................................12Business Etiquette .........................................................................12Computer Skills ..............................................................................15Diversity and Inclusion Forum........................................................14Managing Workplace Conflict .......................................................15Organizing for Home Based Businesses ........................................16Group and Team Dynamics ............................................................17Online Classes................................................................................20

Discover your strengths.Eliminate your weaknesses.Keep yourself valuable to your organization. Preparefor career advancement. Learning new skills or brush-ing up may be the key.

Discover true value.Invest in yourself! We make professional developmentand personal enrichment affordable and convenient.Some classes start at just $79, and we have a great selection of classes for about $100. We also have alarge selection of online classes through two onlineeducational partners.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Animal Studies ......................................................................................................8

Art...........................................................................................................................8

The Center for Career Management ..............................................................10

Career Development ........................................................................................12

Communications & Writing ...............................................................................18

Au Pair Enrichment Program.............................................................................18

Online Career Development............................................................................20

Culinary Arts Program........................................................................................22

Dance .................................................................................................................30

Financial Topics ..................................................................................................30

History ..................................................................................................................32

Home & Garden.................................................................................................33

Fit -N- Well............................................................................................................34

Institute on Philanthropy–Fundraising and Development .............................39

Interior Decorating.............................................................................................43

Landscape Design Professional Certificate ....................................................48

Languages..........................................................................................................52

Sports and Games .............................................................................................52

Youth Programs ..................................................................................................55

SAT Prep Classes .................................................................................................57

Trips and Tours.....................................................................................................61

Registration Form ...............................................................................................63

Contents

Think Again is a publication of the Office of Community and Professional Education at the University of Richmond School of Continuing Studies. The contents of this bulletin represent the most current information available at the time of publication. However, due to the period of time covered by thiscatalog, it is reasonable to expect changes to be made without prior notice. Therefore, the provisions of this publication are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between the Office of Community and Professional Education and the student. Comments and course suggestions are welcome.Please call (804) 289-8133 or e-mail [email protected].

REGISTER

ONLINE

You can now registeronline for the classes inthis catalog.Go online to scs.rich-mond.edu/thinkagainand find the course(s)for which you’d liketo register.Look for the “RegisterOnline” link and click itto proceed with your on-line registration.

Animal StudiesThe Law of Animal Rights andPet OwnershipNEW! This course is designed for thenon-lawyer, and describes the legaltrends in the rights and responsibilitiesof pet ownership, both from federalconstitutional principles and from stateand local law. Explore pet ownership as a civil right, and the limitations of thatright. Learn about criminal and civil actions both against pet owners and thelegal actions possible on behalf of petowners. Examples of Virginia common-wealth and municipal law will be used toillustrate the concepts.

Dates: Tuesdays, July 14 – 21Time: 7-9 p.m.CRN: ANM309.01Fee: $59Instructor: Ronald Bullis, Ph.D., J.D., LicensedProfessional Counselor

ArtA Taste of Precious Metal ClayNEW! Did you ever imagine that youcould design and create a piece of finesilver jewelry? In just 4 hours, learn thebasics of working with Precious MetalClay (PMC). This versatile, easy-to-usematerial allows just about anyone tomake their own fine silver jewelry in amatter of hours. This clay-like materialcontains actual silver powder and a non-toxic binding material. Students will learnhow to shape, form and texture the clayinto a piece of jewelry. Once the PMC iskiln-fired, a 99.9 percent silver piece isproduced. Students will then explore var-ious finishing techniques including tum-bling, patinas and simple burnishing. Atthe end of class, you will have a person-ally designed fine silver charm, a pair ofearrings or a pendant ready to wear! Allmaterials are included in the course fee.

Dates: Wednesdays, July 22 – 29Time: 7-9 p.m.CRN: ART309.04Fee: $99Instructor: Celeste Miller, Certified PMC instructor

Precious Metal Clay andDichroic Glass IINEW! Take your Precious Metal Clay(PMC) and dichroic glass making to ahigher level! This class will focus on incor-porating dichroic cabochons (fused glassstones) in jewelry using PMC bezels, finesilver bezel wire, and fine silver bezel cups.The latter two methods can also be usedwith gemstone cabochons and other flatback items that cannot be kiln fired. Pre-cious Metal Clay is a versatile, easy-to-usematerials that allows just about anyone tomake their own fine silver jewelry in a mat-ter of hours. While the dichroic cabachonswill be provided for class, we will also discuss other options for your jewelry. Students will explore various finishing techniques including tumbling, patinas andsimple burnishing. Students should bringtheir PMC tool kits to class. All other materials and supplies will be provided. Prerequisite: Introduction to PreciousMetal Clay. PMC with Dichroic Glass I isbeneficial.

Dates: Wednesdays, May 6 – 27Time: 7-9 p.m.CRN: ART309.03Fee: $169Instructor: Celeste Miller, Certified PMC instructor

Chain Maille Jewelry - Butterfly BraceletNEW! Chain maille, once used to createprotective garments, is now popular forjewelry making! Chain maille is a tech-nique in which metal rings are linked toform beautiful intricate jewelry. The But-terfly Bracelet flows nicely and remindsone of butterflies lying along one’s wrist.It has a unique way of layering rings togive this effect. The pattern is a bit morechallenging and is considered an inter-mediate weave. By the end of this classyou will be wearing a beautiful, flowingsterling silver bracelet that you created!All you need to bring to class is goodeyesight and two pair of flat nosed pliers(instructor will have tools in class to bor-row or purchase). All other materials areincluded in course fee. Previous chainmaille experience is beneficial, but notrequired.

Dates: Wednesdays, June 3 – 10Time: 7-9 p.m.CRN: ART309.02Fee: $129Instructor: Celeste Miller, Certified PMC instructor



Chain Maille Jewelry - CelticVision BraceletNEW! Chain maille, once used to createprotective garments, is now popular forjewelry making! Chain maille is a tech-nique in which metal rings are linked toform beautiful intricate jewelry. TheCeltic Visions Bracelet is very stunning.It can be pretty as one color (sterling silver), or two-tone (sterling and goldfilled). This pattern is a bit more chal-lenging and is considered an intermedi-ate weave. By the end of this class youwill be wearing a beautiful, uniquebracelet that you created! All you need tobring to class is good eyesight and twopair of flat nosed pliers (instructor willhave tools in class to borrow or pur-chase). All other materials are included incourse fee. Previous chain maille experi-ence is beneficial, but not required.

Dates: Wednesdays, July 8 – 15Time: 7-9 p.m.CRN: ART309.01Fee: $129Instructor: Celeste Miller, Certified PMC instructor

Dive into KnittingNEW! Dive into knitting and start creat-ing a scarf that is fun to knit and wear.Learn all of the basic skills: cast on, bindoff, and the basic knit stitch. Informationon supplies will be mailed with the courseconfirmation letter. Students will purchasethe textbook from the instructor on thefirst night of class ($7).

Dates: Tuesdays, May 12 – June 2Time: 7-9 p.m.CRN: ART309.15Fee: $79Instructor: Betsy Manson, Knitting Instructor

Dive into PurlingNEW! Knitting and purling can be fun!Learn the difference between a knitstitch and a purl stitch by the practicalapplication of knitting and purling. Eachstudent will complete a project of theirown. Information on supplies will bemailed with the course confirmation let-ter. Students will purchase the textbookfrom the instructor on the first night ofclass ($6).

Dates: Tuesdays, June 16 – July 7Time: 7-9 p.m.CRN: ART309.16Fee: $79Instructor: Betsy Manson, Knitting Instructor

The Art of KnittingNEW! This course is the next level afterlearning to basics of knitting. Learn howto increase and decrease, and all of theskills needed to become a complete knit-ter. You will begin to knit a new projectfrom the class book. Information onsupplies will be mailed with the courseconfirmation letter. Students will pur-chase the textbook from the instructoron the first night of class ($10).

Dates: Tuesdays, July 21 – August 11Time: 7-9 p.m.CRN: ART309.17Fee: $79Instructor: Betsy Manson, Knitting Instructor

Drawing (for the ArtisticallyChallenged)Have you ever wished you could drawbut were afraid of failure? This one-week workshop is designed to teach youthe basic skills of drawing, even if youcan’t draw a straight line! Based on BettyEdwards’ Drawing On the Right Side ofthe Brain, you will learn to see differ-ently, allowing you to access skills younever knew you had. Join us for a provenmethod of success in drawing - and a lotof fun in a relaxed atmosphere. Studentsshould purchase the book Drawing Onthe Right Side of the Brain by Betty Edwards, prior to the first class. A supplylist will also be sent with the course confirmation.Dates: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, June 15 – 19Time: 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.CRN: ART309.20Fee: $299CEUs: 3.0Instructor: Nancy Allen, Adjunct Faculty

New Drawing ChallengesNEW! This course will allow studentsthe opportunity to explore more ad-vanced drawing techniques, including stilllife and live model drawing. Additionally,previous techniques will be re-visitedusing color theory through the use ofpastels. It is recommended that you com-plete Drawing for the Artistically Chal-lenged, or have previous drawingexperience prior to taking this class.

Dates: Mondays, May 4 – June 8Time: 6-9 p.m.CRN: ART309.19Fee: $199Instructor: Nancy Allen, Adjunct Faculty

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THE CENTER FOR

CAREER MANAGEMENT

Discover your direction.

The Center for Career Managementoffers results-oriented processes designedto empower you to be more successful intoday’s challenging job market and economicclimate. Our career management serviceswill help you discover your passion and yourdirection! All services are individually customized and delivered by a credentialed career coach.

Resume Preparation and Letter of Introduction – How Do I Sell Myself?Are you one of hundreds of individuals who have not written a resume for a number of years or who want to “polish” a more recently written resume? Your career coach will prepare, edit andmanage your resume so that it meets the highest quality standards.This package includes three face-to-face interview sessions withyour career coach in order to produce the following outcomes:

• Selecting the right resume format to tell your story.

• Delivering an introduction, summary, or objective that targetsthe position or field for which you are applying with clarity andpurpose making you stand out among other applicants.

• Developing a systematic approach to your job search that utilizes your resume as a strategic tool.

• Providing opportunities and methods to insure that your resume stands out in a

sea of paperwork.

Career Coaching – Your Customized Career P lan for Life

Are you seeking immediate, highly professional, and effective ca-reer techniques to help kick-start a stagnant career, overcome jobchallenges or other obstacles? Then you need a customized ca-reer plan for life! At the end of twenty face-to-face sessions withyour career coach, you will have a robust, personalized plan foryour career objectives and your career path! Through assessmentexercises, evaluations, and one-on-one discussions with your ca-reer coach you will develop a focused plan for life that will helpyou maintain a purpose-driven attitude by:

• Discovering your work values, interests, skills and competencies.

• Identifying alternative career options that capitalize on your experience, knowledge, skills and abilities profiles.

• Maximizing your personal-job-organizational fit.

• Identifying and cultivating mentor and career advisor networks.

Interview Preparation – Telling Your Story,Land the Job You Want!Are you preparing for the daunting task of interviewing? Youmust stand out above the other candidates by telling, substantiat-ing, and branding your unforgettable story. As part of your salespitch, you need to demonstrate poise, preparation and confi-dence. Land the job you want! In two, face-to-face sessions withyour career coach, your interview performance will improve byapplying the following skills and strategies:

• Techniques to arm you with the ability to adjust and tailor your

“interview persona” so that you remain in control – even in

the toughest circumstances - and tell your message effortlessly

and effectively.

• Exercises to help you understand your body language and that

of the interviewers.

• Specialized speech skills that eliminate confusion and clarify

your thoughts.

• “Learning lessons” from your interview and making adjust-

ments in preparation for the next.

Exiting Assistance – Dealing with Job Lossand Successfully Moving OnAre you experiencing a job loss and in need of “exiting assis-tance”? Employers are reducing staffing levels at an alarming rate.In this job loss stage, career coaching will provide you with thehelp you need to successfully transition into a new professionalopportunity! Sessions with your career coach in the “exiting assis-tance process” include:

• Coping strategies for job loss.

• Purposeful and targeted career transition training.

• Effective interviewing techniques.

• New and easily accessed job search resources.

• Professional resume preparation.

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Discover your direction.Career Management Services

For further information on these services and a personal, complimentary consultation, please contact Sam Bruce, PCAF,

The Center for Career Management:[email protected]

(804) 287-1204, extension 8 (office) • (804) 922-9947 (cell)

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Business Etiquette - DistinguishYourself from the CompetitionNEW! Learn practical business etiquettestrategies that will enable you to outpacethe competition. Etiquette knowledgeand effective soft skills have always beena valuable business tool. Developingproper civility skills affords the opportu-nity for success. This class trains partici-pants to utilize leadership skills that willhelp project confidence and authority.Topics include how to make an entranceand work the room; proper introduc-tions and effective networking; businesscard protocol; remembering names; andintroduction to dining. Skills acquiredduring the seminar will serve as a catalystfor improved career enhancement andmarketability.

Dates: Tuesdays, May 5 – 19Time: 6-8 p.m.CRN: BUS309.50Fee: $99Instructor: Jacquelyn Small Thomas, The Etiquette and Protocol School, Certified Protocol Consultant

Effective Presentation SkillsIf you feel anxious when you speak be-fore a group, you’re not alone. This is theclass you’ve been looking for! It offers ano-pressure, easy way to prepare and de-liver a presentation that people will wantto hear. Discover the myths of publicspeaking that create fear and anxiety.Change your outlook on making presen-tation, even if you are naturally shy. Or-ganize material in a way that will give yougreater confidence. This unique ap-proach will make you look like a pro.You’ll have more fun every time youpresent. You will learn to: overcome fearand turn it into energy with powerful fo-cusing techniques; project confidenceand poise; use body movements and vi-sualization to release stress and anxiety;organize material for maximum impactand audience retention; illustrate pointsand connect with your audience throughhumor, stories and examples; develop adynamic opening and compelling clos-ing; handle questions confidently; choosevisual aids that fit you, your topic andyour audience; and much more! Allcourse materials and workbooks are included in the course fee.

Dates: Tuesdays, June 9 – 16 Time: 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.CRN: BUS309.25Fee: $239CEUs: 1.2Instructor: Gloria Thomas, President of WizardWorkforce Development Inc, Past President ofthe Virginia Chapter of the National SpeakersAssociation

Career DevelopmentA Direct Mail Marketing Program that WorksThis course is designed for companies,non-profits and organizations that use orwant to use direct mail marketing. Learnabout the types of lists to use, includinghouse lists, subscription lists, compiledlists and life style lists. Explore theproper letter or copy to use with eachtype of list. Learn what it should looklike, what vocabulary to use and how itshould be laid out. We will also look atthe packages that get opened first andread most. Learn about a variety of op-tions, including using stamps or not, win-dow envelope or full face envelope, whoshould sign the letter, expected responserates, costs for direct mail programs, andmore! By the end of the course, you willhave a direct mail letter written for yourspecific project.

Dates: Wednesdays, June 17 – 24Time: 6-8:30 p.m.CRN: BUS309.40Fee: $129CEUs: 0.5Instructor: Mike DeNoia, CIO/CFW of MCL Direct Marketing Inc

Women and TransitionsLife is often a series of relatively stablechapters, which are periodically inter-rupted by transitions we may or may nothave anticipated. Transitions may be dueto the breakup of a marriage, becomingan empty-nester, a layoff or retirement,loss, a serious illness or a sense of unrest.Although challenging, transitions can re-sult in deeper understanding and a newsense of direction. This three-part work-shop will provide opportunities for selfreflection and a supportive group envi-ronment, so that you can make the bestchoices for yourself. Techniques for navi-gating through transitions will be taught,as well as setting goals to make meaning-ful life decisions.

Dates: Tuesdays, May 19 – June 2Time: 7-9 p.m.CRN: PER309.01Fee: $99Instructor: Jada Banks, Adjunct Associate Professor; M.Ed.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Are you a Career Coach?The rapidly changing world of work is calling for more trained career practitionersto help individuals of all means navigate their paths to success. Increasingly,people are turning to their employers, mentors, counselors, and private practicecoaches for advice. Are you prepared to be there when they call?

Course OverviewThe NSCM Learning System Course was designed for professionals looking to gain in-depth insight into areas of career management including: careercoaches and counselors working in an educational setting or private practice,human resource and workforce development professionals, therapists, and ex-ecutives and managers looking to help employees make better career decisions.The program is offered in cooperation with the National Society of Career Man-agement (NSCM) as a preparation course for the Professional Career ArchitectDesignation administered by NSCM.

Course ModulesThe NSCM Learning System course provides a comprehensive study of sevenareas, skills and knowledge to prepare students for the PCA Designation Examination:• Strategic Career Management: history, theories, adult learning principals and

diversity issues• Assessment and Interpretation: assessment basics, processes, selection,

debriefing and legal issues• Career Resources and Information: labor market data and occupational

research used in career planning• Program Management and Design: needs assessment, career

roadmap planning, skills acquisition and project management• Career Branding and Implementation: job change strate-

gies, personal branding, resumes, interview preparation,and networking

• Organizational Relations: designing outplacement programs,creating career centers, implementing a career lattice

• Career Development Framework: overview of the exclusive service delivery model used by PCAs.

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Career Coach TrainingCareer management is a growing indus-try and a valued service to individuals ofall means and occupations. The rapidlychanging world of work calls for trainedcareer practitioners with exceptionalskills, relevant knowledge, and a commit-ment to ethics. There is an increased de-mand for career coaches who can providesound advice and effective career manage-ment tools. After taking this course, stu-dents will be able to coach people at anystage of their work/life including: studentspreparing for higher education, profes-sionals seeking advancement or transition,women re-entering the workforce, recentgraduates, and individuals facing job lossor retirement.

PCA DesignationThis course prepares students for theProfessional Career Architect (PCA)Designation, a title that demonstrates anachieved level of industry excellence.Anyone may take the NSCM LearningSystem course. To qualify for the PCADesignation, however, students mustpass the course, hold a Bachelor’s degreewith four years of professional experi-ence or hold a Master’s degree with twoyears of professional experience. To be-come a PCA, students must pass thePCA exam, complete a case file and a 40-hour practicum. Exams are administeredby NSCM. Please note the course feesdo not include exam fees.

Professional Career Architect (PCA®)TrainingDelivery: 7 modules/42 HoursStudent Fee: $1,395 Note: This fee includes a one year membershipsubscription to the National Society of CareerManagement (valued at $125)Prerequisites: Bachelor’s or equivalent experi-ence in related field recommendedAdditional Materials: Manual, $65 plus ship-ping. Order at www.nsocm.com

Professional Career Architect (PCA®)Examination Preparation (Optional)Delivery: 1 modules/6 HoursStudent Fee: $250 Required Resources: Computer accessPrerequisites: Completion of the PCA TrainingAdditional Materials: Manual, $12 plus shipping.Order at www.nsocm.com

For more information and a training schedule,please visit scs.richmond.edu/ocpe or contactPamela B. Johnson, Director, Office of Commu-nity and Professional Education [email protected] or (804) 287-6517.

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EKG Technician CertificationProgramThis comprehensive 50 hour certificationprogram prepares students to function asEKG Technicians and to take the ASPT-Electrocardiograph (EKG) Technicianexam and other National CertificationExams. This course includes importantpractice and background information onanatomy of the heart and physiology,medical disease processes, medical termi-nology, medical ethics, legal aspects ofpatient contact, laboratory assisting, elec-trocardiography and echocardiography.Additionally, students will practice withequipment and perform hands-on labsincluding introduction to the functionand proper use of the EKG machine,the normal anatomy of the chest wall forproper lead placement, 12-lead place-ment and other clinical practices.

Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 9 –July 28Time: 6-9:30 p.m.CRN: MED309.01Fee: $1,099CEUs: 5.0Instructor: CCI Instructor

Introduction to Microsoft OutlookNEW! Microsoft Outlook is the mostfrequently used mail and contact man-agement program. In this class you willlearn to manage mail, schedule appoint-ments and meetings, and manage con-tacts and tasks. Even if you’ve beenusing Outlook for a while, this coursewill teach you how to get more powerout of the program.

Date: Thursday, July 23Time: 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.CRN: TEC309.01Fee: $119CEUs: 0.6ORDate: Tuesday, August 4Time: 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.CRN: TEC309.07Fee: $119CEUs: 0.6Instructor: Joyce Lillemon Boschert, MicrosoftOffice User Specialist

An Inclusion Forum: Moving from Confusion to Clarity in CommunicationNEW! If you’re ready to discuss issues related to race, gender, religion and other “hotbutton” topics, and would like some help with starting the conversation, we’re here foryou! Gloria and Rita come from different backgrounds and have established a facilitateddiscussion and workshop that will offer a comfortable, supportive environment. This iswhere you can come to ask questions and to share insights regarding inclusion and ex-clusion. We will discuss how to deal with the challenges facing our communities andworkplaces. Learn to communicate about differences, without creating unmanageableconflict; explore the repurcussions of the past in a way that is supportive and healing;overcome fear of offending, by learning how to communicate respectfully; respondtactfully and effectively to offensive remarks; share your insights; establish a broadermindset; and avoid exclusion, based on perceived or real differences, by understandinghow it threatens our shared future.

Dates: Thursdays, June 4 – 11 Time: 6-8:30 p.m. CRN: BUS309.26 Fee: $159 CEUs: 0.5Instructor: Gloria Thomas, President of Wizard Workforce Development Inc; and Rita C. Ricks, Principal, Rita Ricks LLC

GLORIA THOMASGloria Thomas is known as the Communication Wizard. She is the founder and chair of WizardWorkforce Development Inc., a communication consulting, coaching and training company. Gloria is the creator of the Speak on Your FeetTM method to help individuals and organizationsbuild the highest level of communication skills, in the least amount of time.

Her work as a communication strategist began in the early 90s and led her to develop workshops to help organizations deal with communication, customer service and workplace diversity issues.

She has published many articles as a freelance journalist, including an award-winning articleon the integration of RPI (VCU). She also worked with a variety of state and community projects

through the Urban Partnership, the YWCA and HUD’s Hope VI program.Clients include Henrico County, Bon Secours, Pamunkey Regional Library, the Greater Richmond Chamber of

Commerce and the Senate of Virginia Clerk’s Office.In 1996, she began offering professional development classes at the University of Richmond’s School of Continu-

ing Studies. Her programs develop confident, skilled communicators, leaders and customer service providers whoknow how to effectively negotiate and connect, even in difficult situations.

Gloria is a member of the National Speakers Association and is a past president of the Virginia Chapter of theNational Speakers Association (NSA-VA). In 2006, she developed their 9-month mentoring program for aspiringspeakers, trainers and consultants.

Visit Wizard Inc. on the web for free articles, communication tips and other information: www.wizardinc.com

RITA RICKS “Speaking to your Spirit”Rita Ricks is unlike any other speaker on the speaking circuit, because she coaches as she speaks.Her wisdom, wit, energy and encouragement are the catalysts which inspire her audiences to renewthe person within. Rita’s dynamic presentations are custom made for each audience and, whereverpossible, she moves through the audience to personally connect with individuals. She shares herlife’s experiences. She uplifts her audiences with a motivating power that awakens all that hear her.She speaks to your spirit.

Rita began her career as a middle school teacher. Listening to her spirit, however, led her tobecome a partner in a fashion boutique. She soon realized that even as she helped people to lookstylish on the outside, the clothes covered hurts, fears and often times a life purpose not followed.

Through her work at the boutique, Rita began to coach life back into people. After two years at the boutique, she lis-tened to her spirit and decided to combine her talents, skills and experience and open her own business.

Rita launched Mirror Enterprise, a professional and personal development company in 1988. The company opened as animage consulting business. Rita emphasized the importance of a positive first impression to men, women and students througha workshop she developed called The Impact of Image. She also produced an etiquette video entitled Careering: A Concept forSuccess. The 45-minute video and workbook shows the proper way to interview, appropriate business dress, effective network-ing and proper meal etiquette. In 1990, Mirror Enterprise incorporated and broadened its service offerings to include diversitytraining, leadership development, customer service, team building and management/supervisory training.

Listening to her spirit once more, Rita is now a full-time Professional Speaker and Life Coach. She has over 20years of speaking experience and a deep-rooted passion for helping people find their unique gift. Through her work-shops and speeches, Rita teaches her audiences how to define their passion, claim their purpose and take chargeof their lives. Rita connects with people – empowering them to live their lives and enjoy every day. Her zest formaking a difference in the lives of others is real. She inspires, empowers and spiritually uplifts everyone that iswithin the sound of her voice.

In 2007, Rita wrote and published “PERMISSION GRANTED! A JOURNAL OF SPIRITUAL EPIPHANIES”.The journal guides one’s journey towards a purposeful life.

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CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Introduction to Microsoft ExcelKnowing Microsoft Excel is a must intoday’s business world. Even if you’vebeen in Excel for a while, this class mayprovide you with some “you don’t knowit’s there if you don’t know it’s there”skills. In this class we will cover enteringdata and formulas, formatting a spread-sheet, creating a chart, and working withmultiple worksheets in a workbook.Course fee includes workbook.

Date: Tuesday, June 30Time: 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.CRN: TEC309.03Fee: $119CEUs: 0.6Instructor: Joyce Lillemon Boschert, MicrosoftOffice User Specialist

Introduction to Microsoft PowerPointIf you can use Microsoft Word, you canlearn to create powerful and appealingpresentations in Microsoft PowerPoint.Students in this class will create presenta-tions and work with the tools available toinsert WordArt, clip art, drawn objects,and charts onto slides. You will also learnhow to run a slide show and use the Au-toContent Wizard. Course fee includesworkbook.

Date: Thursday, June 18Time: 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.CRN: TEC309.04Fee: $119CEUs: 0.6Instructor: Joyce Lillemon Boschert, MicrosoftOffice User Specialist

Introduction to Microsoft WordMicrosoft Word is the most frequentlyused program in the Microsoft Officesuite. Having the basic tools with whichto work will give you the ability to createthe documents you need, whether it’s aletter, a list, an invitation, or other docu-ments. This class will cover the basics ofcreating and formatting documents,using SpellCheck and AutoCorrect, in-serting symbols and special characters,and page setup and printing. Course feeincludes workbook.

Date: Wednesday, June 3Time: 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.CRN: TEC309.05Fee: $119CEUs: 0.6Instructor: Joyce Lillemon Boschert, MicrosoftOffice User Specialist

Getting More Out of MicrosoftExcelMost of us use Excel, but we’re not get-ting enough power from it. We knowand use about 15% of what Excel cando. Getting More Out of MicrosoftExcel will give you the tools to createand edit information in your workbookswith strong presentation and calculationsof your data. This course will review thefundamentals of creating formulas andfunctions, and move on to customizingyour worksheets and the advanced capa-bilities of Microsoft Excel. Some of theareas covered include watching values,Solver, Goal Seek, Scenarios, and PivotTables. Course fee includes textbook.Students should be familiar with the Microsoft Excel environment and beable to create simple formulas and formatting.

Date: Tuesday, May 19Time: 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.CRN: TEC309.06Fee: $119CEUs: 0.6Instructor: Joyce Lillemon Boschert, MicrosoftOffice User Specialist

Getting More Out of MicrosoftWordWhether you’ve been in Microsoft Wordfor a month or ten years, there’s more tothe program than you know. This class isfor users who are literate in MS Wordand want to learn tools to gain strengthin creating and editing their documents.You’ll learn about styles, using objects,templates, macros and more. Studentsshould have a basic working knowledgeof Word, including how to cut/copy/past, save/open/close, set margins, printpreview, navigate within a document,undo/redo, find/replace, format text,format paragraphs, add borders andshading and create a list. Course fee in-cludes workbook.

Date: Wednesday, July 8Time: 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.CRN: TEC309.02Fee: $119CEUs: 0.6Instructor: Joyce Lillemon Boschert, MicrosoftOffice User Specialist

Managing Workplace ConflictNEW! Every up-to-date organizationalleader knows that the controlling, coer-cive management style that was effectivein the past no longer works. Demo-graphic and economic changes now re-quire that managers not only negotiatewith their staff, but help them negotiatewith each other. Sadly, many manage-ment development programs fail to teachmanagers exactly how to mediate be-tween employees. This seminar will putthe tools of the professional mediatorinto your hands to build better work-place relationships, enhance perform-ance, improve productivity, and cut theunnecessary financial costs of workplaceconflict. Learn to determine when prob-lems can be solved by managerial media-tion; prepare the best context for amediation meeting; perform the threeprimary tasks of the manager-as-media-tor; and negotiate agreements to preventrecurrence. This seminar is designed notonly for managers, but for supervisors,team leaders, members of self-managingwork teams, and human resource staff,or any employee who is responsible forthe cooperative work of others. It is alsoexcellent preparation for future leaders!

Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 12 – 21Time: 1-4:30 p.m.CRN: BUS309.29Fee: $179CEUs: 1.4Instructor: Regan Westra, President, Crossroads Consulting Group, LLC



Organizing Tips for the Home-Based BusinessNEW! Making money from home has itsadvantages, but it can be challenging toget a business off the ground and soar-ing given all the distractions of home lifeand home "stuff." Learn organizing tipsthat will motivate you to clear clutter andset up your office/work space for opti-mal functioning and success.

Date: Tuesday, June 30Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.CRN: HOM309.01Fee: $39Instructor: Debbie Bowie, Certified ProfessionalOrganizer and Feng Shui practitioner

Pharmacy Technician ProgramNEW! This comprehensive 50 hourcourse will prepare students to enter thepharmacy field and take the PharmacyTechnician Certification Boards’s PTCBExam. Technicians work in hospitals,home infusion pharmacies, communitypharmacies and other health care settings- working under the supervision of aregistered pharmacist. Course content in-cludes medical terminology specific tothe pharmacy, reading and interpretingprescriptions and defining drugs bygeneric and brand names. Students willlearn dosage calculations, I.V. flow rates,drug compounding, dose conversions,dispensing of prescriptions, inventorycontrol and billing and reimbursement.

Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 9 – July 28Time: 6-9:30 p.m.CRN: MED309.02Fee: $1,099CEUs: 5.0Instructor: CCI Instructor

What Do I Want to Do When I Grow Up? A Life Transition SeminarReady to scrap the traditional career?Maybe you’re ready to retire but want tostay challenged, or maybe you can’t af-ford to totally kick back. Maybe you arejust tired of the corporate life and wantto do something more fulfilling withyour life. This seminar will help you withall elements needed to get on the righttrack - personal goals and vision, skills,likes/dislikes, financial needs, health con-siderations, and action planning. Comeexplore these elements with other like-minded people in this powerful work-shop series and you’ll be well prepared toshape a future based on well consideredchoices.

Dates: Wednesdays, May 6 – 20Time: 7-9 p.m.CRN: BUS309.20Fee: $119CEUs: 0.6ORDates: Wednesdays, July 8 – 22Time: 7-9 p.m.CRN: BUS309.21Fee: $119CEUs: 0.6Instructor: Don Miller, Career consultant withmajor outplacement firm; certified 2 Young 2 Retire instructor

Navigating the Multi-Generational WorkplaceNEW! There is much discussion today inbusiness about the importance of wel-coming people from diverse back-grounds who bring different perspectivesto the workplace. Yet when we think ofdiversity, we usually think of race andgender. Age in an important element indeveloping a diverse team of people aswell. For the first time in history, fourgenerations of people are finding them-selves working side by side. It is impera-tive that companies not only satisfy theneeds of the established Baby Boomersand Traditionalists who hold most of thejobs, but also attract the talented techsavvy Gen X and Millennial employeesand customers if they are to be success-ful. The different generations don’t al-ways understand each other or seeeye-to-eye. With eduation and communi-cation, the generational gaps can bebridged and successfully navigated. Thisis a fun topic that takes a look at the pastand the future in order to ensure that all generations are appreciated, valuedand optimized in the workplace and themarketplace.

Dates: Thursdays, May 7 – 21Time: 6:30-9 p.m.CRN: BUS309.08Fee: $159CEUs: 0.6ORDates: Thursdays, June 4 – 18Time: 6:30-9 p.m.CRN: BUS309.07Fee: $159CEUs: 0.6Instructor: Carol Muratore, Executive Vice President and COO for Home Care Delivered, Inc; Past President and CEO, McKesson Corp Extended Care; Board member for Bon SecoursHealth Systems and Professional Women inHealthcare; professional speaker on leadership,diversity and generational topics.

Interested in Teaching?If you are interested in teaching a non-credit course through the Think Againcatalog on any topic or issue, please fillout the course proposal form atscs.richmond.edu/thinkagain/courseinfo.Our students are always looking for waysto expand their skill set and pursue self-enrichment. Becoming a non-creditinstructor is a rewarding way to help themachieve their goals while sharing yourknowledge. If you have any questionsplease contact Stephanie Bowlin, ProgramManager at [email protected] .

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Group and Team StrengtheningThis is the third course of three thatblends operational concepts, group dy-namics and Christian principles. Thiscourse utilizes principles from the firstand second courses to emphasize deci-sion making, problem solving, and groupevaluation. This course also introducesthe effects of Emotional and Social In-telligence in groups and teams. TheGroup and Team Dynamics series is apersonal enrichment program designedfor all individuals in small groups, churchcommittees and leadership teams. Eachindividual has the ability to impact theteam, especially those in non-leadershippositions. By educating individuals, eachmember has the opportunity to developpersonally as well as within the team.

Dates: Thursdays, July 9 – 30Time: 7:30-9:30 p.m.CRN: BUS309.22Fee: $149CEUs: 0.8Instructor: Scott Rohlwing, MBA in Organizational Leadership

Building Effectiveness in Groupsand TeamsThis is the second course of three thatblends operational concepts, group dy-namics and Christian principles. Thiscourse utilizes principles from the firstcourse to emphasize conflict manage-ment and understanding group phenom-ena such as the Abilene Paradox andGroupthink. Creativity and brainstorm-ing methods in groups will also be dis-cussed. The Group and Team Dynamicsseries is a personal enrichment programdesigned for all individuals in smallgroups, church committees and leader-ship teams. Each individual has the abil-ity to impact the team, especially those innon-leadership positions. By educatingindividuals, each member has the oppor-tunity to develop personally as well aswithin the team.

Dates: Thursdays, June 4 – 25Time: 7:30-9:30 p.m.CRN: BUS309.19Fee: $149CEUs: 0.8Instructor: Scott Rohlwing, MBA in Organizational Leadership

You’re On the Air! How to Makeit in Voice-OversVoice-overs are hot today! You don’thave to be an actor to get voice-overwork. With notable talents such as JamesEarl Jones, Linda Hunt and DonaldSutherland lending their voices to com-mercials, films and videos, one wouldthink it would be next to impossible tobreak into this field. Not so! In this classyou’ll learn about an exciting new way toget around the competition and actuallyturn voice-overs into a thriving full orpart-time business! Dan Levine, a well-known commercial producer and TonyAward-nominated Broadway composerwill discuss voice-over technique and willintroduce students to the voice-overbusiness as a whole. He will talk aboutthe numerous opportunities, the incomepotential, and the all-important demoand how to have it produced. You’ll stepup to the microphone to do some prac-tice recording, and best of all, hear theresults!

Date: Saturday, July 18Time: 1-3 p.m.CRN: BUS309.05Fee: $69CEUs: 0.2Instructor: Dan Levine, commercial producerand Tony Award nominated composer

Creating Groups and TeamsThis is the first course of three thatblends operational concepts, group dy-namics and Christian principles. Thiscourse focuses on establishing systems tocreate solid teams with an emphasis oncharters/covenants, communication, hid-den agendas and power, and behavior inthe helping relationship. The Group andTeam Dynamics series is a personal en-richment program designed for all indi-viduals in small groups, churchcommittees and leadership teams. Eachindividual has the ability to impact theteam, especially those in non-leadershippositions. By educating individuals, eachmember has the opportunity to developpersonally as well as within the team.

Dates: Thursdays, May 7 – 28Time: 7:30-9:30 p.m.CRN: BUS309.17Fee: $149CEUs: 0.8Instructor: Scott Rohlwing, MBA in Organizational Leadership

About the Program. The Office ofCommunity and Professional Educationat the School of Continuing Studies hasteamed with American Home InspectorsTraining (AHIT) to offer the nation’s lead-ing home inspection training and market-ing support programs to enable you toeither start and operate your own suc-cessful home inspection business or tobe a significant contributor in an estab-lished company. Our step-by-stepprocesses and extensive experience cou-pled with our proven track record of suc-cessfully preparing and supportingthousands of home inspectors makesthis program the right choice for you.This is a great experience for anyonewho has an interest in homes and hasan eye for detail. Students will be

trained to conduct a thorough home inspection and generate a detailed re-port disclosing the conditions of the roof,foundation, insulation, furnace and elec-trical components. Home inspectors earnapproximately $300 for two to threehours of work.AHIT, based in Waukesha, Wisconsin, is the largest provider of professionalhome inspection training in North Amer-ica and has been training inspectors forover 15 years.Details and Registration. To registerand see all the training options, including continuing educa-tion, visit AHIT’s Web site athttp://www.ahit.com/affiliates/richmond/

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Communications &Writing17 Ways to Make a Living as a WriterDo you love to write? You can get paidto do what you love - and make up to$100,000 a year or more! Professionalwriter and writing coach Dave Trottierwill teach, step by step, how to start andnavigate your freelance writing career.Through practical advice, Dave will showyou how to sell what you write in 17 keywriting areas, including novels, self-pub-lished books, brochures, magazine arti-cles and columns, movies and TV,non-fiction books, children’s books,DVD scripts for business and education,greeting cards, corporate markets, andmore. No matter what you want to write,this intensive seminar is for you. Qualifyfor grants, learn how to find an agent,and discover the secrets of writing effec-tive query letters. Learn how to doubleyour writing income!

Date: Saturday, June 13Time: 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.CRN: ENG209.12Fee: $99CEUs: 0.5Instructor: Dave Trottier, author of The Freelance Writer’s Bible and The Screenwriter’sBible.

How to Break into HollywoodWhile Living in RichmondWhat are Hollywood movie producers,agents and studio readers looking for?How do you give your movie script thecompetitive edge that makes a differ-ence? Find out at this “tell all” event thatfocuses on getting your planned or com-pleted screenplay polished and sold.Topics include: finding the right agentfor you; key elements every screen storymust have; selling without an agent; howto pitch without striking out; the key to acaptivating query; formatting pointers;protecting your rights. Dave Trottier hassold ten screenplays and helped dozensof writers break into the movie business.He is the author of The Screenwriter’sBible (now in its fourth edition) andwrites a column for Script Magazine.

Date: Saturday, June 13Time: 4-6 p.m.CRN: ENG209.13Fee: $39CEUs: 0.2Instructor: Dave Trottier, author of The Freelance Writer’s Bible and The Screenwriter’sBible.

About the ProgramThe Office of Community & Professional Education offersclasses specifically created for Au Pairs seeking to enhancetheir English language skills while earning continuing educa-tion units during their stay in the U.S. Each course is designedto provide a fun and educational way for Au Pairs to improvetheir English speaking skills, comprehension of the Englishlanguage, and further develop grammar and vocabulary.Additional classes will explore history, customs, culture, entertainment and English for specific purposes. Au Pairs en-gage in classroom activities where they learn through conver-sation, reading, writing and individual assignments. Allclasses are held on the University of Richmond campus andtaught by highly qualified instructors, with guest speakers at-tending many of our courses. Additional campus resourcesand facilities will also be used as our program expands.

Upon completion of an Au Pair Enrichment course, stu-dents are recognized with a Certificate of Achievementand receive Continuing Education Units (CEUs). New to the program in 2009, a Weekend Session will beoffered during the month of May. This session will focuson specific topics interest and will help au pairs earn CEUstoward their yearly requirement while here in the U.S.

For More InformationSpecific details of this program are updated regularly onour website at: http://scs.richmond.edu/aupair. Interestedau pairs, agencies, and host families may also contactMary C. Raymond at (804) 287-6302 or [email protected].

AU PAIR ENRICHMENT PROGRAM

Creative Writing: Poetry and thePoetics of FormThis course will focus on generatingideas for writing poems. Students will berequired to read and write poems weeklyfor their peers to assess. We will not onlybe writing our poems, but we will alsoconcentrate on what makes a poem - itsform. Learn about the four dimensionsof poetry: line, structure, tradition andrelation. Through a series of readingsand writing exercises, hopefully our un-derstanding of poetic form will broadenour knowledge of what a poem shouldbe. Students should purchase a copy ofThe Triggering Town: Lectures and Es-says on Poetry and Writing, by RichardHugo, prior to the first class.

Dates: Fridays, May 1 – 29Time: 6-8 p.m.CRN: ENG309.08Fee: $99CEUs: 0.8ORDates: Fridays, June 5 – 26Time: 6-8 p.m.CRN: ENG309.07Fee: $99CEUs: 0.8ORDates: Fridays, July 31 – August 21Time: 6-8 p.m.CRN: ENG309.06Fee: $99CEUs: 0.8Instructor: Christian Horlick, MFA in creativewriting; published writer

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Successful Novel Writing: TheArt & Craft of PlotA novel is a work of dramatic fiction,and the drama in a novel is achievedthrough the plot. 99% of all novels sub-mitted to literary agents, publishinghouses and writing contests are rejectedbecause of shortcomings in the plot. Inthis class we will take an extended andextensive look into this thing called plot,in order to assist you in achieving yourwriting and publishing goals. Throughdiscussion, examples, and classroom, wewill look into, among other things, whatplot is, what it is not, where it comesfrom, the difference between storylineand plot line, the difference betweencharacter-driven story and plot-drivenstory, when to introduce plot into thestoryline, how to build on it, and the im-portance of understanding the functionof plot and its critical relevance for un-derstanding virtually all other novel ele-ments and principles (dialogue,description, scenes). This course is opento writers with works-in-progress and/orcompleted works.

Dates: Tuesdays, May 5 – June 16Time: 6-9 p.m.CRN: ENG309.21Fee: $199CEUs: 2.1Instructor: David Morgan, over thirty-five yearsexperience as a Senior Fiction Editor for a NewYork-based literary agent; a free-lance editorand ghostwriter working with authors, publish-ers, and literary agents; and a publishers’ salesrep for many of the top publishers in the country.

Truth, Memory and CreativeNon-Fiction“The boundaries of creative nonfiction,”according to author Mary ClearmanBlew, “will always be as fluid as water.”In this “fluid” writing process, we will reflect on the richness of our personalstories and then employ narrative tech-niques to create honest memoirs andpersonal essays. Students will acquireskills to identify and evaluate the stagesof the writing process, understand cre-ative nonfiction forms and elements, andlearn to critically evaluate their writingand the writing of others. Writers of alllevels are welcome.

Dates: Mondays, August 3 – 24Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.CRN: ENG309.05Fee: $109CEUs: 0.8Instructor: Sara Kay Rupnik, MFA in creativewriting; published author of short fiction

Creative Writing: ScreenplaysHave you always dreamed of seeing yourstory ideas on the big screen? This classwill provide an introduction to screen-plays and will focus on their writing andstructure. Participants will learn format,plot and character development. By theend of the course, everyone will havebeen given an opportunity to developpart of a screenplay (25-50 pages) forcontinued work and the “know-how” tomarket it. Students will need to purchasea copy of “Story” by Robert McKee.

Dates: Saturdays, May 2 – 30No class May 23.Time: 4-6 p.m.CRN: ENG309.03Fee: $129CEUs: 0.8ORDates: Saturdays, June 6 – 27Time: 4-6 p.m.CRN: ENG309.02Fee: $129CEUs: 0.8ORDates: Saturdays, August 1 – 22Time: 4-6 p.m.CRN: ENG309.01Fee: $129CEUs: 0.8Instructor: Christian Horlick, MFA in creativewriting; published writer



Online CareerDevelopmentOnline courses continue to provide the work-force skills necessary to acquire professionalcaliber positions for many in-demand occu-pations with an unparalleled level of con-venience. You can take online classes fromthe comfort of your home or office at thetimes that are best for you.

The Office of Community and ProfessionalEducation offers a variety of online classesthrough partnerships with JER Online andGatlin Educational Services. Take a class toupdate specific job skills or pursue a newcareer by completing a certificate program.

JER Onlinehttp://coursecatalog.com/uric

JER Online specializes in Career TrackTraining and offers more than 750 Cer-tificates and Courses including:

Valuing Diversity

Intercultural Business Etiquette

ESL for Business

Understanding Child Development

HTML - Lessons in Web Page Design

Winning Over Difficult Customers

Creating an Effective Sales Team

How to Master Sales Skills

Setting Performance Goals andExpectations

Telephone Skills for Quality CustomerService

Leading Effective Meetings

Managing a Virtual Office

Motivating Employees

Managing Stress

Balancing Work and Family

Telephone Sales Skills

Understanding and Using Contracts

Additional courses follow.

Certificate in Web ContentCreation90 hours $1,999These classes prepare you to be a profes-sional web writer or editor, working in aworld of intense interactivity, fast feed-back, complex content management, andconstantly changing business models.You’ll learn how to adapt your writing forthe web, developing a truly electronicstyle. You’ll learn how to think structurallywhen approaching new content, exploringinformation architecture from the pointof view of a creator. You’ll see how toproduce text that fits snugly into a contentmanagement system. You’ll write webcontent in half a dozen major genres, toput to work what you have learned, and todevelop a portfolio of web samples foryour job hunt or career change.

Sales Management Strategiesand Tactics24 hours $79This course is meant for Sales Managersand Workforce Employees applying tobe Sales Managers. The course deliber-ates on how best to use Sales Force re-sources for achieving significant revenueand profit.

How to Master CustomerService24 hours $49Customer service personnel are thefrontline in making your customershappy and developing your reputation asa quality company. This course addressesthree vital aspects of customer service –developing a customer-oriented culture,using effective telephone skills for qualitycustomer service, and dealing with thoseoccasional, but very important, difficultcustomers.

Introduction to MedicalTranscription30 hours $59This course is designed to provide anoverview of typical medical transcriptionskills and training aptitude, so that a po-tential “wanna-be” MT may assess thecapability and interest level. It also pro-vides an overview of the industry itself,job opportunities, certification, and otherrelated information.

Certificate in Technical Writing90 hours $899This certificate program has been desig-nated for those who lack sufficient expe-rience in the field, or those who want toenhance existing careers in technicalwriting or move in a direction within thecorporate workplace. This program is in-structor-led, which means you learnfrom highly qualified industry and techwriting university faculty.

Record Management andRetention Policy Use1 hour $39A company’s corporate records are oneof its most important and valuable as-sets. Almost every employee is responsi-ble for creating or maintaining corporaterecords of some kind, whether in theform of paper, computer data, micro-film, electronic mail or voice-mail. Let-ters, memoranda and contracts areobviously corporate records, as arethings such as a desk calendar, an ap-pointment book or an expense record.Learn how to properly maintain thesemany types of records.

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Gatlin EducationServices (GES) Gatlin Education Services, the world’slargest provider of Web-based, instruc-tor-supported training programs, offersself-study courses with open enrollmentin nearly every subject imaginable. Visithttp://richmond.theelearningcenter.comto access the University of RichmondeLearning Center and take classes in topics such as:

Building Strong Customer Relations

Job-Seekers Workshop: 10 Steps to aNew Beginning

Estate Planning

Negotiating for Professionals

Microsoft Office (Word, Access,Excel, Powerpoint) Lessons

Visit www.gatlineducation.com/richmond toaccess online programs designed to provide the skills necessary to acquireprofessional level positions for many in-demand occupations, such as HealthcareCertifications, Legal Transcription, ITCertifications, Casino Gaming Certifica-tions, and more!

Digital Photography I30 hours $669Point and shoot your way to professionalquality digital photos! Digital photogra-phy is a key skill for any digital designertoday. Whether you’re a fine artist,graphic designer, or Web developer, amastery of digital photography gives youcreative control of the medium. If you’veoutgrown the basic features of your digi-tal camera, and you’re looking to takeprofessional-quality photos, zoom in onDigital Photography I. In this hands-oncourse, you’ll discover how photographytechniques and environmental factors in-teract to create powerful digital images.You’ll learn the fundamentals of lighting,perspective, and set-up and explore tech-niques for classic assignments: portraits,product shots, indoor and outdoor loca-tion shoots, and fast-action sports. Ineach exercise, you’ll submit shots fromyour assignment and get a critique from aprofessional photographer.

Photoshop CS2: ExploringPhotoshop3 hours $55This course is intended for students whowant to get started on Adobe PhotoshopCS2, to create and edit images. Studentswill explore and customize the Photo-shop environment to tailor the work-space, and enhance productivity. You willalso work with Adobe Bridge, navigationtools, customized menus, and applymetadata and keywords.

Veterinary Assistant240 hours $1,595This online program prepares studentsfor an exciting new career as a veterinaryassistant. Students learn about the careof animals as well as how to recognizethe signs of illness and disease. This pro-gram also covers interpersonal commu-nication, interaction with clients andtheir animals, as well as assisting the vet-erinarian during examinations. Adminis-trative duties, such as fee collection,banking, and accounts payable are em-phasized, and the program contains basicinformation about pet insurance. Text-books are included.

Freight Broker/Agent Training150 hours $1,695This nationally recognized Freight Bro-ker Training course teaches the skillsneeded to be successful as a Freight-Load Broker Agent. Tutorials and projects will teach you the practical application of Freight Broker skills. Thisinstructor-led program was created byfreight broker specialists, and will armyou with the information needed to suc-ceed in this business.

Home Inspection Certificate200 hours $2,095This program teaches the principle com-ponents of home inspection proceduresand processes. Learn how to create ahome inspection report that will detail thehome’s condition, including the heatingand cooling systems, the plumbing andelectrical systems, the roof and siding, aswell as the framing and foundation.



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Culinary Arts Program- CORETools of the Trade (Core)This three-hour course combines ahands-on knife skills session with an in-depth discussion of food sanitation,kitchen safety and the proper use of dif-ferent kinds of cooking equipment. It isdesigned as an introduction to both theculinary arts program and its instruc-tional facility, and is geared toward prop-erly preparing students for participationin future hands-on classes at the Centerfor Culinary Arts. Light snacks are pro-vided. CAP Requirement.

Date: Wednesday, May 13Time: 6-9 p.m.CRN: CUL309.08Fee: $59ORDate: Wednesday, June 24Time: 6-9 p.m.CRN: CUL309.09Fee: $59ORDate: Thursday, July 23Time: 6-9 p.m.CRN: CUL309.10Fee: $59Instructor: Martin Gravely, Chef, Culinary Cen-ter Coordinator, Food Columnist for RichmondMagazine, Certified Food Safety Manager

Chef’s Skills One of the core course offerings, thistwo-evening class will explore basic,building-block cooking techniques in-cluding pan searing and pan sauces,blanching, braising, emulsifying, grilling,steaming, proper pasta cooking andmore. CAP Core. Pre-requisite: Tools ofthe Trade.

Dates: Tuesday and Thursday, June 2 – 4Time: 6-9 p.m.CRN: CUL309.11Fee: $169ORDates: Tuesday and Wednesday, August 11 – 12Time: 6-9 p.m.CRN: CUL309.12Fee: $169Instructor: Martin Gravely, Chef, Culinary Cen-ter Coordinator, Food Columnist for RichmondMagazine, Certified Food Safety Manager

More Chef’s SkillsOne of the core course offerings, thistwo-evening class will explore basic,building-block cooking techniques in-cluding frying, soup-making, thickening,roasting, poaching, broiling, sauteing andmore. CAP Core. Pre-requisite: Tools ofthe Trade.

Dates: Wednesday and Thursday, July 15 – 16Time: 6-9 p.m.CRN: CUL309.13Fee: $169Instructor: Martin Gravely, Chef, Culinary Cen-ter Coordinator, Food Columnist for RichmondMagazine, Certified Food Safety Manager

Fish and Shellfish Identification,Prep, CookeryIn order to prepare masterpieces usingfresh fish and shellfish, you need toknow how to identify and purchasethem, and how to store, handle and cleanthem prior to cooking. The first night ofthis two-night core class will focus onthe foundations needed to become com-fortable working with fish, includinghow to choose a fishmonger, how topurchase fish and know what kind ofquality you are getting, how to break fishdown and ready it for cooking. You willalso learn basic cooking methods, suchas grilling, sauteeing, roasting and brais-ing, and develop some classic, simplesauces to compliment your fish dishes.The second night you will learn the dif-ferences and similarities that exist in themajor shellfish categories, discuss theproper way to buy, transport and storethem at home, and ready them for cook-ing. You will then prepare some simplebasic recipes that will hightlight thefreshness and flavors of the shellfishusing methods that will work any timeyou are preparing these tasty treats. CAPCore. Pre-requisite: Tools of the Trade.

Dates: Monday and Wednesday, June 15 – 17Time: 6-9 p.m.CRN: CUL309.30Fee: $169ORDate: Monday and Wednesday, July 27 – 29Time: 6-9 p.m.CRN: CUL309.31Fee: $169Instructor: David Booth, chef, Manager, YellowUmbrella Fresh Seafood

Certified Executive Chef Review This is your time to show off your culi-nary skills, cooking techniques andknowledge you have gained during yourprior 39 hours or more in the CulinaryArts Program. Cooking teams will beformed to prepare a meal that is pre-sented to the certified executive chef in-structor for sampling. The chef willconclude this class with a critique ofeach team on all areas of food prepara-tion. CAP Core. Pre-requisites: Tools ofthe Trade, successful completion of fourcore courses, and successful completionof at least four elective courses. Studentmust submit Graduation Application andfee along with the registration for thisclass. All pre-requisites must be com-pleted prior to the class date. ContactStephanie Bowlin([email protected] or 287-6331)for a Graduation Application.

Date: Tuesday, May 5Time: 6-9 p.m.CRN: CUL209.33Fee: $99ORDate: Thursday, May 14Time: 6-9 p.m.CRN: CUL209.34Fee: $99ORDate: Thursday, May 21Time: 6-9 p.m.CRN: CUL209.35Fee: $99ORDate: Tuesday, May 26Time: 6-9 p.m.CRN: CUL209.36Fee: $99Instructor: Glenn Pruden, CEC, Executive Chef,University of Richmond

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Culinary Arts ProgramThe Culinary Arts Program (CAP) is an exciting hands-on series of food prepara-tion classes designed for home cooks with a variety of experience looking to ex-pand their culinary knowledge.

CAP students learn skills and cooking techniques from local food experts. We’ll teachyou everything from basic kitchen safety to the preparation of a multi-course meal.Plus you’ll have the opportunity to explore a variety of cuisine and food topics includ-ing regional specialties, breads, desserts, ethnic cooking and more.

If you’re really serious about cooking, enroll in the CAP Certificate. It’s a 42-hourprogram that includes five core courses, three electives (topics change each semes-ter), and a Certified Executive Chef Review course.

Once you have obtained your CAP Certificate, you’ll be eligible to participate inour Advanced Special Series. This special series of classes is designed specificallyfor students who have completed our CAP Certificate and want to continue tolearn and expand their knowledge. Each Special Series will focus on a type ofcuisine or food topic and will meet for multiple sessions. Series topics will changeeach semester so you will always find something new to learn!

Certificate Eligibility and GraduationIn order to receive the certificate, you must attend and successfully complete 42hours of the program. Prior to completing your final class, Certified ExecutiveChef Review, you will be required to fill out the Graduation Application and paythe $75 fee. After completing the C.E.C. Review, you will be eligible to graduate.

A CAP Graduation ceremony will be held to honor students. This reception isopen to all graduates, and their family and friends. Graduates receive a CulinaryArts Program Certificate, apron and cookbook. The ceremony is held each year inmonth of June.

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Culinary Arts Program- ELECTIVEA Summer Night in ProvenceThe cuisine of Provence in France isvery popular today! Prepare and tastesome of the specialties of this region.Eat pizza from Provence - not the sameas Italy. What makes up Provencal herbs?What about olive oil? Learn what makesthe cooking of Provence so flavorful andhealthy. Even the simplest combinationof ingredients can result in a culinarymasterpiece. Come and enjoy a night ofdining in Provence.

Date: Monday, July 13Time: 6-9 p.m.CRN: CUL309.40Fee: $89Instructor: Jan Carlton, culinary expert, localtelevision and radio personality, cookbook author

Antipasti PartyAntipasti showcases the best of Italiancooking. Traditionally they are the startto an Italian meal. Serving many smallplates is also a great and easy way to en-tertain. Join us as we create a variety ofItalian antipasti dishes.

Date: Thursday, August 13Time: 6-9 p.m.CRN: CUL309.22Fee: $89Instructor: Alexia Miles, chef

Baking Beyond the Basics:Croissants, Danish and Puff PastryEnhance your baking skills! This coursetakes you beyond the basics and intomore advanced techniques. Once youmaster these classic pastry dough recipes,you will be able to create endless combi-nations, both savory and sweet. Thiscourse will also touch on proper storagetechniques so you can pull out yourdough and put together pastry shop deli-cacies without spending all day in thekitchen!

Date: Wednesday, May 6Time: 6-9 p.m.CRN: CUL309.78Fee: $89Instructor: Tom Parfitt, chef, chocolatier

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Don’t Worry - Be Crabby!Learn the many uses for the ChesapeakeBay’s favorite - the Blue Crab! Come andprepare many dishes featuring this won-derful crustacean, including Cream ofCrab and Maryland Crab Soups, Crabdips (both hot and cold), Crab Cakes andmany more! Learn some fun and excitingnew recipes!

Date: Wednesday, May 27Time: 6-9 p.m.CRN: CUL209.57Fee: $89Instructor: Brian Kennon, chef, Seafood Buyerfor Performance Food Group

Entree SaladsLearn how to make great entree saladsfor a lighter summer fare. The menu willinclude Tarragon Chicken Salad Plate,

Crusted Fresh Tuna with SummerGreens, BBQ Shrimp and BlackBean Fiesta Salad, Greek VegetableSalad, with fresh made Focacciabread.

Date: Wednesday, June 3Time: 6-9 p.m.

CRN: CUL309.17Fee: $89

Instructor: Glenn Pruden, CEC, Executive Chef,University of Richmond

Exploring SushiThis is a thorough introduction to sushi,including the history, etiquette, and whatit takes to become a true sushi maker!Proper seafood selection and prepara-tion, rice making, and sushi making tech-niques will be covered, including nigiri,maki, gunkan, and handroll.

Date: Wednesday, July 22Time: 6-9 p.m.CRN: CUL309.61Fee: $89Instructor: Sarah Mitchell, personal chef, culinary instructor

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Build a Better BurgerIt’s summertime and the grilling is easy!Especially when it comes to preparingthe all-American cookout favorite - TheHamburger. In this class we will learnhow to create many different versions ofthis grilling standard. With different re-gional takes on the classic burger, we willmake a Cajun Black and Blue Burger, aKey West Burger, a Greek Lamb Burger,a BBQ Bacon Burger, a SouthwesternBurger, and a Healthy Turkey Burger.

Date: Wednesday, July 1Time: 6-9 p.m.CRN: CUL309.92Fee: $89Instructor: Brian Kennon, chef, Seafood Buyerfor Performance Food Group

Caribbean DinnerCaribbean flavors min-gle to make the mostof the season.Grilling, griddling,and baking are just afew of the skills youwill gain in this class.With this menu, youcan entertain for dinneror brunch with ease andaplomb.

Date: Thursday, June 25Time: 6-9 p.m.CRN: CUL309.62Fee: $89Instructor: Sarah Mitchell, personal chef, culi-nary instructor

Dining AlfrescoIs your outdoor dining the same old,same old? Learn some new ideas forrecipes for Alfresco dining. Whether youare cooking for a picnic, tailgate gather-ing, or just supper in the backyard, learnto give your meals some zip and zing.Make alfresco dining a delightful experi-ence - one you and your guests willfondly remember.

Date: Tuesday, June 16Time: 6-9 p.m.CRN: CUL309.38Fee: $89Instructor: Jan Carlton, culinary expert, local television and radio personality, cookbookauthor

Breakfast Around the GlobeBreakfast is the most important meal ofthe day. Healthy and nutritious foodhelps mind and body. We will preparehealthy, vegetarian breakfast dishes fromdifferent countries around the world.There are lots of choices for breakfastother than eggs, bacon and waffles... let’sput something new together!

Date: Thursday, May 7Time: 6-9 p.m.CRN: CUL209.64Fee: $89Instructor: Asha Doshi, Mom’s Cooking Institute

Brunch in the SummertimeCome explore a wonderful brunch menuthat is full of fresh summer flavors, withgrilling, griddling and a little bit of bak-ing too! This is a great chance to acquirenew skills while preparing a fantasticmeal. We’ll cover how to work ahead tokeep your brunch time less rushed, andlearn how, with a few alterations, to makethis menu work any time of year.

Date: Saturday, June 20Time: 10 a.m.- 1 p.m.CRN: CUL309.60Fee: $89Instructor: Sarah Mitchell, personal chef, culinary instructor

Canning and Preserving theSummer HarvestWould you like to make some jams, jel-lies, and preserves? Perhaps some goodcrisp homemade pickles? Or, how aboutpreparing chutney, chili sauce or apple orpeach butter? Come learn the do’s anddon’ts of canning and preserving, andhow easy is it! There is nothing likesomething homemade - especially as giftsfor birthdays or upcoming holidays!

Date: Saturday, July 25Time: 1:30-4:30 p.m.CRN: CUL309.41Fee: $89Instructor: Jan Carlton, culinary expert, localtelevision and radio personality, cookbook author

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Grilled Summer SupperKeep you and your kitchen cool thissummer by using your grill and roundingout the meal with a no-cook salad anddessert. This class will bring many newflavors and techniques into your reper-toire while helping you survive the Rich-mond heat.

Date: Wednesday, July 8Time: 6-9 p.m.CRN: CUL309.63Fee: $89Instructor: Sarah Mitchell, personal chef, culinary instructor

Italian Regional CookingFrom north and south to east and west,Italian regional cuisine offers a myriad ofrich and varied culinary styles and tradi-tions. Explore and savor a variety ofdishes in this fun and entertaining three-hour culinary tour of Italy.

Date: Tuesday, July 28Time: 6-9 p.m.CRN: CUL309.14Fee: $89Instructor: Martin Gravely, Chef, Culinary Cen-ter Coordinator, Food Columnist for RichmondMagazine, Certified Food Safety Manager

Pasta, Pasta, Pasta!Do you like pasta? Join in for somehomemade pasta, made the traditionalway! How about some hand made fettuc-cine or linguine? Perhaps some pastaverde or ravioli? And of course we’lllearn some sauces and accompanimentsto go with these specialties. Pasta is al-ways in season!

Date: Friday, May 1Time: 6-9 p.m.CRN: CUL309.36Fee: $89Instructor: Jan Carlton, culinary expert, localtelevision and radio personality, cookbook author

South of the BorderLet’s go south of the border to taste andexperience the many different flavors ofour neighbors to the south, from Mexicoto Argentina and Chile. Learn about thefoods and food customs of our southernfriends. Many of these foods have madetheir way north to the U.S. and are be-coming part of American cuisine. Pre-pare and taste some culinary delightsfrom Brazil, Venezuela, Peru, Mexicoand Central American countries. BuenApetito!

Date: Friday, May 15Time: 6-9 p.m.CRN: CUL309.37Fee: $89Instructor: Jan Carlton, culinary expert, localtelevision and radio personality, cookbook author

Southeast Asian FavoritesThe food of Southeast Asia is a joy tothe senses! It is also perfect for the hotsummer days. No need to turn on youroven. Using authentic ingredients andrecipes, we will make dishes from Viet-nam, Thailand and Burma (Myanmar).

Date: Tuesday, July 14Time: 6-9 p.m.CRN: CUL309.21Fee: $89Instructor: Alexia Miles, chef

Spring Winery and Brewery TourCome join this bus trip to the beautifulBlue Ridge Mountains! Enjoy a winerytour and tasting at Afton MountainVineyard. Then we go to Blue MountainBrewery and Hop Farm for a tour of thebrewery and beer tasting with lunch.Then it’s off to Hilltop Berry Farm Win-ery for a tour and wine tasting pairedwith cheese. Course fee includes transpo-ration on a deluxe coach, beer and winetastings, tours, lunch and souvenirglasses.

Date: Friday, May 29Time: 9:30 a.m.- 6 p.m.CRN: CUL309.16Fee: $219Instructor: Glenn Pruden, CEC, Executive Chef,University of Richmond

Favorite Summer DessertsPrepare some old summer favorites witha new twist! Try some new additions toyour dessert recipes. Let’s make somedesserts of the season - homemade icecream, sherbert and sorbet. Perhaps asorbet with fresh herbs? Crepes withfresh cherries jubilee? How about a freshfruit cobbler? Learn how to make sugarsubstitutions for existing recipes. Satiateyour summer dessert cravings with somenew ideas!

Date: Tuesday, June 23Time: 6-9 p.m.CRN: CUL309.39Fee: $89Instructor: Jan Carlton, culinary expert, localtelevision and radio personality, cookbook author

Fish on the GrillFire up the grill and get ready to diveinto great recipes and techniques usingthe highest quality fish available. Learnabout pairing fish with marinades, rubsand sauces, marinating times and grillingtechniques for several different varietiesof fish, including whole fish, fillets andsteaks. Explore and discuss equipmentthat will come in handy when workingwith seafood on the grill. After tonight,you will have all the confidence and in-formation you need to successfully pre-pare an outdoor seafood feast on yourgrill.

Date: Monday, June 29Time: 6-9 p.m.CRN: CUL309.23Fee: $89Instructor: David Booth, chef, Manager, YellowUmbrella Fresh Seafood

Flavors of MoroccoMoroccan food may be the last great“undiscovered” cuisine. It is exotic, yetelegant. The aromatic dishes are full ofspices, herbs, fruits and nuts. Thesehealthy and flavorful recipes would begreat for entertaining or week nightmeals!

Date: Tuesday, June 30Time: 6-9 p.m.CRN: CUL309.20Fee: $89Instructor: Alexia Miles, chef

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Create. Celebrate. Educate.

From wining-and-dining clients to corporateteam-building functions, bridal showers, private

cooking lessons and more, our brand new,attractively-appointed Center for Culinary

Arts is just the place to hold your group’snext culinary event – one certain to offeroutstanding educational, social and

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CAP Certificate CourseRequirementsTools of the TradeTOTAL Hours: 3An introductory course to both the culinary artsprogram and its instructional facility. This courseprovides a primer of professional cooking tools andequipment, basic knife skills, food sanitation andkitchen safety.

Core CoursesTOTAL Hours: 24 (select 4)Chef’s Skills (6 hours)Explore basic, building-block cooking techniques including pan searing and pan sauces, blanching,braising, emulsifying, grilling, steaming, properpasta cooking and more. Pre-requisite: Tools of the Trade.

More Chef’s Skills (6 hours)Learn cooking fundamentals and techniques such as frying, soup-making, thickening, roasting,poaching, broiling, sautéing and more. Pre-requisite: Tools of the Trade.

Introduction to Baking (7 hours)Learn baking fundamentals to create cookies, quick breads, pies, tarts, and quiches. Pre-requisite:Tools of the Trade.

Bakeshop Basics (7 hours)Learn the fundamentals to create a variety of baked goods at home, including basic cakes, butter andfoam cakes, pate a choux (cream puff pastry), pastry cream and soufflés. Pre-requisite: Tools of the Trade.

Herbs and Spices (6 hours)Learn the difference between herbs and spices and their food compatibility. Pre-requisite: Tools ofthe Trade.

Stocks and Sauces (6 hours)Learn the principles of making quality stocks, and the five sauces that are the basis of all othersauces. Pre-requisite: Tools of the Trade.

Fish and Shellfish Identification, Prep and Cookery (6 hours)Learn to identify, purchase, store, handle and clean fish and shellfish. Explore a variety of cooking meth-ods for seafood, including grilling, sautéing, roasting and braising. Pre-requisite: Tools of the Trade.

Putting It All Together (6 hours)Plan and prepare a three-course meal using skills learned in other classes. Learn timing, plating andpresentation methods. Pre-requisite: Tools of the Trade and completion of two other core courses.

Electives TOTAL Hours: 12 (select 4)Choose four elective courses to learn more about specific cuisine or food topics. Most electivecourses meet for one 3-hour session. To maximize benefit from the program, it is recommended thatyou complete Tools of the Trade prior to taking elective courses. Elective courses change each se-mester, so you will always find a new topic of interest!

Final Showcase TOTAL Hours: 3The Certified Executive Chef Review is your “final exam” before obtaining your certificate. This isyour opportunity to apply all of the skills you have learned in your previous classes. Cooking teamswill be formed in order to prepare various dishes, which will be sampled and “graded” by the Certi-fied Executive Chef. Pre-requisite: Must have completed all required core and elective courses priorto taking this class. This is the final course in the certificate program.

TOTAL: 42 hours

Chef Alexia Milesand CAP studentsJanet Brown (l) andTammy Gurdin (r).

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Springtime Party - Hors d’oeuvres and AppetizersAre you serving the same old recipes?Try something different! Prepare andsample some new offerings for you toserve at your next party. Learn someshort-cut recipes that you can make in ahurry. Make your appetizers, hors d’oeu-vres and other party foods ones thatyour guests will remember!

Date: Tuesday, May 19Time: 6-9 p.m.CRN: CUL209.42Fee: $89Instructor: Jan Carlton, culinary expert, localtelevision and radio personality, cookbook author

Summer Grillin’Gather around the grill as Chef Glenndemonstrates grilling techniques usingfresh herbs, dry rubs, and marinades.Chicken, pork and beef will be used thefirst night; fresh seafood and vegetableson the second night. In addition to sam-pling and creating a variety of dishes,students will receive recipes and beersamples each night.

Dates: Monday and Wednesday, June 8 – 10Time: 6-9 p.m.CRN: CUL309.15Fee: $169Instructor: Glenn Pruden, CEC, Executive Chef,University of Richmond

Sustainably Delicious- Awesome Aquacultured FishWith the ocean’s supply of fish shrinking,and the world’s population continuallygrowing, the seafood industry’s futurelies in its ability to safely and effectivelyproduce seafood using aquaculture, orfarming. This process already providesconsumers with choices that are safe anddelicious. Develop an understanding ofthe aquaculture process. You will be pro-vided information about fisheries whoare doing it the right way, and what tolook for when purchasing “farmed fish.”Then you’ll be given a chance to preparefabulous dishes using the very fish beingdiscussed!

Date: Monday, June 1Time: 6-9 p.m.CRN: CUL309.24Fee: $89Instructor: David Booth, chef, Manager, YellowUmbrella Fresh Seafood

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Tapas! Appetizers! Street Foods!Summer parties and celebrations are approaching. Entertain your guests withinternational flavor! Tapas stands andstreet food vendors always make ourmouths water. Here is your chance tomake appetizers from around the world!

Date: Saturday, June 13Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.CRN: CUL309.25Fee: $89Instructor: Asha Doshi, Mom’s Cooking Institute

Thai ClassicsThai food is one of the world’s greatestcuisines. In this class you will learn someof the unforgettable classics. We will useauthentic signature ingredients of Thai-land. Chef Alexia Miles col-lected these recipes whileworking as a chef inThailand, and willshare all of her secretswith you!

Date: Thursday, May 28Time: 6-9 p.m.CRN: CUL209.38Fee: $89Instructor: Alexia Miles, chef

Think Like a Chef!Learn to think like a professional chef inyour own kitchen! Employ creativityalong with basic techniques to jazz upyour culinary repertoire. With a properlystocked pantry, you can turn a few coreingredients into a variety of uniquemeals. Think Iron Chef meets BettyCrocker - right in your home kitchen!

Date: Tuesday, June 9Time: 6-9 p.m.CRN: CUL309.79Fee: $89Instructor: Tom Parfitt, chef, chocolatier

Healthy Cooking Techniques:SeafoodIt doesn’t do any good to switch to a hearthealthy, low-fat seafood diet if the meth-ods used to cook it incorporate a lot ofextra fat and calories. Learn how to cookseafood the healthy way, using methodslike steaming, roasting, broiling andhealthy sauteeing. Pair your creations withheart friendly, low-fat sides to create dishesthat are truly nutritious and delicious.

Date: Wednesday, August 5Time: 6-9 p.m.CRN: CUL309.29Fee: $89Instructor: David Booth, chef, Manager, YellowUmbrella Fresh Seafood

Vegetarian Cooking with Herbsand SpicesBring flavorful food to the table by usingherbs and spices instead of a lot of salt.Onions, garlic, ginger, cilantro, basil,oregano, turmeric, chili powder, cumin,cinnamon, cardamom, coriander seed,nutmeg...and many more! Learn to usethese spices and herbs to make healthyvegetarian meals. Learn to use them withbeans, vegetables and grains.

Date: Saturday, May 2Time: 10 a.m.- 1 p.m.CRN: CUL309.27Fee: $89Instructor: Asha Doshi, Mom’s Cooking Institute

Culinary Arts Program - ADVANCEDAdvanced Seafood RecipePreparationNow that you’ve covered the basics offish prep and cookery, sauces, herbs andspices, challenge yourself by combiningall of these skills to create dishes that willrequire you to really show your stuff!This class will utilize all the knowledgethat you have previously acquired inorder to present dishes that are complexin flavor, use unique cooking methods,and require mastery of timing and pres-entation. Due to the more advanced levelof cooking methods and techniquesused in this course, it is open only to students who have completed the re-quirements for the CAP certificate.

Date: Monday, May 18Time: 6-9 p.m.CRN: CUL209.37Fee: $89Instructor: David Booth, chef, Manager, Yellow Umbrella Fresh Seafood

Culinary Arts Program - HEALTHY COOKINGBuy Fresh, Buy LocalDo you kow what’s in your food andwhere it comes from? Buy fresh localfood and you are able to talk with thefarmers and know that you are eatingfresh wholesome food! Join Chef Glennand cook with the freshest meats andproduce from local Richmond farms. Information will also be provided aboutfarmers markets in the area, and what isavailable throughout the year.

Date: Monday, June 22Time: 6-9 p.m.

CRN: CUL309.18Fee: $89

Instructor: Glenn Pruden, CEC, ExecutiveChef, University of Richmond

Deliciously Healthy -Cooking with the Heartand Waistline in Mind

This lecture/demo course is de-signed to help enable students to pre-

pare meals in accordance with the 2005Dietary Guidelines for Americans, sothat meals are both tasty and healthy.Prepared dishes will be sampled duringclass and recipes provided to take home.There will be plenty of opportunities toask questions related to dietetics andhealthy cooking.

Date: Thursday, June 11Time: 6-8:30 p.m.CRN: CUL309.05Fee: $69Instructor: Melissa Janes, MS, RD, Nutritionist

Soups, Salads and Sandwichesfor SummerCold soup is very refreshing during thehot summer months. Join us to makesome soups and salads using differentvegetables, crunchy noodles, and spicyand sweet salad dressings. Make someeasy sandwiches to serve at your summerparties! These dishes are healthy, easyand perfect for summer!

Date: Friday, June 5Time: 6-9 p.m.CRN: CUL309.28Fee: $89Instructor: Asha Doshi, Mom’s Cooking Institute

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Wine and Dine FridaysComing up with exciting home-rundishes and then adeptly pairing themwith delicious wines (ones that won’tbreak the bank) can be a huge challenge!This series of evening programs promisesto be an entertaining and informativesocial experience designed to help youaccomplish just those things. Interestingdishes will be demonstrated, platedand served right before your eyes - either by a resident culinary instructoror visiting chef - and then expertlypaired with wines by local experts whowill be in attendance to disucss eachselection. Themes will be designed toboth fit the season and explore theworld’s many interesting cuisines andwine-making regions. The evening willbegin with a social hour and move intoseating for a multi-course dinner and"the show".

Wine and Dine Fridays –Spring MenuSpring has sprung and flowers are inbloom - what a perfect time to pair alovely spring menu with the wines ofDon Carlstrom and The Robins Cellars.On the menu: Herbed Chevre andSmoked Salmon Canapes with Caviarand Fresh Dill, Antipasti Medly of As-paragus, Prosciutto, Baby Greens andRoasted Roma Tomatoes Caprese,Seared Rosemary Lamb Chops withDijon Demi-Glaze and Wild MushroomRisotto, and Crepes Suzette with Hazel-nut Mousseline and Shaved Chocolate.

Date: Friday, May 8Time: 6-9 p.m.CRN: CUL209.70Fee: $89Instructor: Martin Gravely, Chef, Culinary Cen-ter Coordinator, Food Columnist for RichmondMagazine, Certified Food Safety Manager

Wine and Dine Fridays –Seafood MenuJoin Dave Booth, chef at Yellow Um-brella Fresh Seafood, and Jeff Albrightof Robins Cellars, for a night of spectac-ular seafood cuisines and wines paired togo witih them. Menu includes GlazedShrimp with Oregano Roasted Shallotson Baguette, served with Domaine Tari-quet Sauvignon Blanc, Smoked SalmonNapoleon served with Torii Mor PinotGris, Pan Roasted Grouper with Rata-touille, Pesto Risotto and Basil Sauceserved with Konrad Pinot Noir, andLemon Tart with Fresh Blueberry Sauce.

Date: Friday, June 12Time: 6-9 p.m.CRN: CUL309.01Fee: $89Instructor: David Booth, chef, Manager, YellowUmbrella Fresh Seafood

Wine and Dine Fridays –Virginia MenuJoin Chef Glenn Pruden, CEC, for an allVirginia Wine Dinner! He will prepare anappetizer of Seared Sea Scallops, a FreshTomato and Mozzarella Salad, Grain-FedHangar Beef Filet with Exotic Mush-rooms, Summer Squash, New Potatoes,and Fresh Fruit and Sorbet. Dick Web-ber from Phillip Carter Winery of Vir-ginia will tell you the story about the firstfamily of American wines.

Date: Friday, July 10Time: 6-9 p.m.CRN: CUL309.19Fee: $89Instructor: Glenn Pruden, CEC, Executive Chef,University of Richmond

Wine and Dine Fridays –End of Summer MenuJoin chef Brian Kennon for a a transi-tional dinner celebrating the end of sum-mer and the beginning of fall. Start thenight off with a Roasted Red Pepper andCrab Soup, followed by a salad course ofRomaine lettuce, Granny Smith Apples,Fresh Mozzaraella Cheese, ToastedCashews and Poppy Seed Dressing. Afish course is next with BlackenedSalmond topped with a Blue CheeseCream Sauce. The main course will beSurf, Turf and Earth. Enjoy HerbRoasted Beef Tenderloin served withSeafood Stuffed Potato and SauteedWild Mushrooms. Dessert will feature aKahlua and Bailey’s Chocolate ChipCheesecake to finish off a wonderfulevening. Organic wines will be pairedwith each selection.

Date: Friday, August 14Time: 6-9 p.m.CRN: CUL309.98Fee: $89Instructor: Brian Kennon, chef, Seafood Buyerfor Performance Food Group



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DanceSalsa WorkshopNEW! Learn the basics of Salsa dancingin a 6 week workshop! This hot Latindance is lots of fun, great exercise andeasy to learn! This class will focus on thebeginner patterns of New York StyleSalsa, taught “on one”. Partners are notnecessary, however they are recom-mended. Registration fee includes admis-sion to Thursday night classes andparties at Rigby’s Jig. All class sessionswill be held at Rigby’s Jig Dance Studio,5470 W. Broad Street. No class May 25.

Dates: Mondays, May 4 – June 15Time: 6-7 p.m.CRN: DAN309.03Fee: $159Instructor: Eleanor Robertson, Owner, Rigby’s Jig Ballroom Dance Studio

Ballroom Dance Teachers AcademyYou can have a career you love! Become aCertified Ballroom Dance Teacher! Learnto dance and teach 17 different ballroomand nightclub dances. The BallroomDance Teachers Academy is a formal vo-cational program that offers professionaltraining to aspiring ballroom dance teach-ers. We will train you to become a danceteacher, prepare you for national certifica-tion exams, and teach you how to maxi-mize your career in the ballroom danceworld. Teaching ballroom dance is a careeroption for anyone - no prior dancing orteaching experience is required! The 16-month program is divided into four quar-ters that can be taken in any order:Smooth, Rhythm I, Rhythm II and Night-club. The current quarter being offered isRhythm I (Rumba, Cha Cha, Bolero andEast Coast Swing). No pre-requisites re-quired. This program is certified by theState Council of Higher Education forVirginia. Students must purchase danceshoes prior to the second class. Studentsmust also purchse the Trainee binder andmanuals from the instructor on the firstnight of class (approximate cost $125).Registration fee includes 64 hours of class-room instruction and 12 lab hours perquarter. Course is held at Simply Ballroom,3549 Courthouse Rd.

Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 5 – August 20Time: 7-9 p.m.CRN: DAN309.01Fee: $1700CEUs: 7.6Instructor: Veronica Braun, Certified with NorthAmerican Dance Teachers Assn (NADTA), andDance Vision International Dancers Assn (DVIDA)

Financial TopicsComplete Financial Management WorkshopWhether you are an experienced or inex-perienced investor, this course is de-signed to provide you with the toolsrequired to make sound financial deci-sions. Learn strategies to help build aneffective investment portfolio; plan forretirement; pay for your children’s orgrandchildren’s education; reduce yourtaxes; protect your money and assets;avoid probate and reduce your estatetaxes; leave more of your wealth to yourheirs; and much more! This comprehen-sive course includes a workbook that willbecome a valuable resource long afterthe workshop has ended.

Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 14 – 21Time: 6-8:30 p.m.CRN: FIN309.07Fee: $99Instructor: Cory Cuje, Financial Advisor, MerrillLynch

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Fundamentals of Real Estate InvestingThis course will interest anyone whowishes to invest in income-producingproperty and wants a basic understand-ing of the skills required to become asuccessful real estate investor. Topics willinclude property selection, goal setting,how to read credit reports, tenant selec-tion, sources of income and why choos-ing real estate is a smart investmentchoice. There will also be in-depth analy-sis of tax-free exchanges and discussionsof various internet sites. Handouts willinclude sample leases, applications,premise reports and examples of properrecord keeping.

Date: Saturday, May 30Time: 9 a.m.- 1 p.m.CRN: FIN309.01Fee: $99CEUs: 0.4ORDate: Saturday, July 25Time: 9 a.m.- 1 p.m.CRN: FIN309.02Fee: $99CEUs: 0.4ORDate: Saturday, August 29Time: 9 a.m.- 1 p.m.CRN: FIN309.03Fee: $99CEUs: 0.4Instructor: R. Michael Vandeweghe, Real Estate Broker

Basic Money Sense: Prepare tobe Fiscally ResponsibleNEW! This course is designed to prepareyoung people entering the workingworld, and how best to begin the processof managing your finances for the firsttime. Topics covered include: establish-ing a budget, getting your credit off tothe right start, picking a job with goodbenefits, the importance of buying ahome, understanding taxes, creating a se-cure financial plan, and investing foryour future.

Dates: Tuesday and Thursday, May 5 – 7Time: 5-8 p.m.CRN: FIN309.08Fee: $89Instructor: Dr. Kelly Decker, Financial Advisor,MS, LUTCF, NAIFA member, MDRT member

Money Strategies for Tough TimesNEW! This personal money manage-ment workshop is designed to help people find security while navigatingthrough the hazards of market down-turns and times of economic uncertainty.Learn effective steps to take and impor-tant mistakes to avoid in these times.Topics include: the Macro Asset Perspec-tive; avoiding market timing pitfalls;planning for more tough times; and fluctuating asset reallocation.

Date: Monday, May 18Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.CRN: FIN309.05Fee: $39ORDate: Tuesday, June 16Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.CRN: FIN309.06Fee: $39Instructor: Dr. Kelly Decker, Financial Advisor,MS, LUTCF, NAIFA member, MDRT member

Comprehensive Income TaxPreparationThis 60-hour course will give you a solidfoundation in individual income taxpreparation, enabling the student tocomplete all of the standard returns.There are no entrance requirements.With this knowledge, you can earn extramoney as a tax professional. This coursefocuses on the majority of tax formsneeded to fill out tax returns for yourselfand the general public. You will acquirethe knowledge and skills necessary tocomplete federal income tax returns andresearch tax issues. Because “practicemakes perfect”, the course requires atleast two tax returns prepared for mostlessons, one of which will be done as aclass project and one of which will becompleted individually and submitted toyour instructor. The course will also in-clude information and exercises on inter-view techniques.

Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 2 – August 6Time: 6-8:30 p.m.CRN: BUS309.02Fee: $399CEUs: 6.0Instructor: Jim Maxwell, MBA



Irish Dinner and LectureNEW! Ireland - so familiar, so old, so tra-ditional. But it’s also Europe’s most ex-pensive country, with a roaring economyand ongoing changes. Join us as we take a’new’ look at this old and charming land!First course: dinner! Enjoy a full dinner,based on traditional Irish recipes, com-plete with beer, wine, and maybe even adrop of the stuff that has made Irelandso famous. Indeed, the word ’whiskey’comes from the Irish for ’water of life’!After dinner we will explore the ’new’country! Tonight’s presenter is Dr. KenOstrand. He’ll take us to some of thoseold familiar sites that have made Ireland acultural and tourist destination for mil-lions. Then he’ll sneak us off the touristtrail, taking us to the country of the fu-ture. If you’ve been to Ireland, or arelooking at the old country for the firsttime, join us! You’ll see a country that haschanged from the old thatch-cottageplace! Doors will open at 6 p.m. Dinnerwill be served at 6:30p.m.

Date: Friday, July 17Time: 6:30-9 p.m.CRN: HIS309.02Fee: $59Instructor: Dr. Ken Ostrand, historian

Hollywood Movies Made in VirginiaLearn the history of Hollywood moviesand TV shows made in Virginia over thelast quarter of a century in an educationaland entertaining classroom presentation.Find out about movie scenes filmed at Uof R. Gain knowledge about the art offilming process and how certain sceneswere created for over forty Hollywoodmovies and TV shows filmed in Rich-mond, including: Evan Almighty, ColdMountain, The Contender, Commanderin Chief (ABC series), The Jackal, Heartsin Atlantis, Hannibal, First Kid, GoreVidal’s Lincoln, and other major Holly-wood movies filmed around the state.

Date: Saturday, July 11Time: 9-11 a.m.CRN: FLM309.01Fee: $29Instructor: Helene Wagner, Owner and ProgramDirector of Virginia Film Tours

Forbidden Books of the BibleNEW! Discover the books that nevermade it into the official Bible. Books re-jected by the Hebrew Bible and the NewTestament will be explored. Learn when,why and how the Hebrew Bible and NewTestament chose what books to includeand which ones to reject. Discussions willinclude books such as The Book ofEnoch, The Gospel of Thomas, The In-fancy Gospel of Thomas, The Gospel ofMary, and The Gospel of Philip. Themajor themes, historical context and thecurrent impact of these books will be ex-plored and discussed.

Dates: Thursdays, July 16 – 23Time: 7-9 p.m.CRN: HIS309.07Fee: $59Instructor: Ronald Bullis, Ph.D., J.D., licensedprofessional counselor

HistoryBaltimore’s Italian Art and InnerHarbor Bus TripNEW! Join us for a mini learning holidayand vacation in Baltimore! We’ll beginwith a visit to one of America’s best pri-vate museums, the Walters Gallery.Founded by a wealthy father and son, themuseum was given to the city, along withtheir collection of more than 22,000 arttreasures! We’ll tackle one of its galleries -Italian art - America’s second largest suchcollection! After an on-the-bus presenta-tion by Dr. Ostrand, he’ll lead us throughthe first 500 years of Italian paintings,meeting some of our old friends such asFra Angelico, Botticelli and Raphael, anddiscovering some new ones. Then, afterfree time to explore more of the museumon our own, it’s off to the Inner Harbor!One of America’s premier travel destina-tions, the Inner Harbor boasts the Na-tional Aquarium, an outstanding Sciencemuseum, the centuries-old USS Constitu-tion, plus restaurants and shops galore.We’ll explore the area on our own beforereturning to campus. Bus departspromptly at 7am, and will return to cam-pus around 7pm.

Date: Saturday, July 18Time: 7 a.m.- 7 p.m.CRN: HIS309.06Fee: $99Instructor: Dr. Ken Ostrand, historian

Experience BaliNEW! Take a virtual journey to the exoticisland of Bali. Join Lace as she guides youslightly off the well-beaten tourist pathson a photographic excursion of thebreathtaking scenery, the friendly and tal-ented people, the arts and entertainmentof ancient tradition, the lush plants andflowers, and glimpses of daily living. Thiscourse is presented as an interactive trave-logue and introduction to Bali and its vi-brant culture. Participants are encouragedto ask questions throughout the presenta-tion.

Date: Tuesday, July 28Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.CRN: HIS309.51Fee: $19Instructor: Lace Kolmorgan, trip planner and tourleader

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National Park Service: Preserving America’s Naturaland Cultural HeritageNEW! Come and take a dynamic and in-depth look at "America’s best idea." Ex-plore the many facets of the NationalPark idea from its earliest origins in theHanging Gardens of Babylon to the pres-ent day-to-day struggle for survival ofYellowstone’s wolves in the chambers ofthe Federal Court system. Through en-gaging lectures, class discussions and proj-ects, students will learn not just about thenature and history of the 391 sites thatthe National Park System preserves, butalso the politics and environmental issuesthat have challenged the parks’ develop-ment and administration from the verybeginning. Details of each lecture on thegeology, biology, ecosystems, culture ormilitary history of the various parks willbe highlighted by numerous photographsand materials. Whether you’re an avidNPS enthusiast, nature lover, history buff,or just a desperate parent looking to daz-zle the kids on the next family road trip,this course is designed to give you a wholenew appreciation for the National ParkService and the treasures it protects.Dates: Mondays, May 11 – July 27No class: May 25 or June 29.Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.CRN: HIS309.50Fee: $219Instructor: William MacDonald, J.D., former ParkRanger and museum educator

Home & GardenCenterpieces for the CreativelyChallengedWhen it comes to special party center-pieces, do you feel your only option is aphone call to the florist? Do you feel thatyou aren’t skilled enough to combine evensimple flowers and greenery in an attractivearrangement? If you would like to expandyour party decorating horizons with easysuggestions for using everyday items andsimple flowers with creative flair, join expe-rienced event and party planner LeighCrank Perry for this demonstration and in-teractive workshop.

Date: Saturday, May 30Time: 9 a.m.- 1 p.m.CRN: HOM309.08Fee: $59Instructor: Leigh Crank Perry, event and party plan-ner, Party Themes and Schemes

Milestone Party MagicNEW! Expectations of special parties tomark milestone birthdays, anniversaries,and graduations run high. If you have anyof these occasions on the horizon for yourfamily, you will find this workshop veryhelpful! An experienced event and partyplanner will share many ideas for appropri-ate themes, decorating ideas, and party ac-tivities to make these milestone momentsmemorable for the honoree as well as theguests.

Dates: Tuesday and Thursday, May 5 – 7Time: 7-9 p.m.CRN: HOM309.10Fee: $59Instructor: Leigh Crank Perry, event and party plan-ner, Party Themes and Schemes

Summer Celebrations: Cookouts,Luaus and FiestasIf you would like to celebrate the summerin casual style, then this is the class for you!An experienced event and party plannerwill share many ideas for easy entertainingoutdoors or indoors. You will learn ways toadapt cookout, luau or fiesta themes to per-sonalize parties perfectly suited to you andyour guests! Summer hostess fun is withinyour reach - barbeque apron, Hawaiian lei,and Mexican sombrero optional!

Dates: Tuesday and Thursday, May 19 – 21Time: 7-9 p.m.CRN: HOM309.07Fee: $59Instructor: Leigh Crank Perry, event and party planner, Party Themes and Schemes

Try-it-Yourself TablescapesHave you always admired the creativelycrafted centerpieces and table-settings yousee in magazines and stores? Do youdream about decorating your coffee tablewith a classy grouping of items like theones in magazines? You can create yourown tantalizing tablescapes for home orentertaining by learning a few tips andtricks. An experienced event and partyplanner will show you how to combine favorite accessories you may already haveto make elegant everyday displays for thetabletops in your home. You will also learnhow to use the same techniques to makeyour own stunning party tablescapes.

Dates: Tuesday and Thursday, May 12 – 14Time: 7-9 p.m.CRN: HOM309.09Fee: $59Instructor: Leigh Crank Perry, event and party planner, Party Themes and Schemes


Beginner Yoga This gentler, slower paced practice makesit more accessible to people of all sizes,ages, and fitness levels. The class re-moves any fears or challenges in doingyoga, while it also assists with stress reduction and weight management. Itcreates an atmosphere of safety andcomfort that fosters self-esteem andbody awareness.

Date Day Time Fee5/18-8/5 M/W11:15-12:15 PM $200Instructor: Juan DiossaCRN: FIP309.01

Belly Dancing IImprove self-expression and fitness bymastering this ancient dance form. Eachclass includes warm-up exercises andparticipants will learn basic Belly Dancesteps, techniques, finger cymbals, and veiltechniques. A special function will beheld where you may dance or watch oth-ers perform! Required purchase: fingercymbals, veil, and hip scarf.

Dates Day Time Fee5/24-6/21 Sun. 1:00-2:00 PM $80Instructor: Patricia Clark-Hines (BatSheva)CRN: FIP309.02

Belly Dancing IICome and learn the movements andsteps of this ancient art form. You notonly learn how to express yourselfthrough dance, but also how to connectyourself with the Universe that sur-rounds us. Additionally, this activity willhelp you burn calories and stimulate yourdigestive system which speeds metabo-lism! Welcome to all fitness levels.

Dates Day Time Fee6/28-7/26 Sun. 2:00-3:00 PM $80Instructor: Patricia Clark-Hines (BatSheva)CRN: FIP309.03

Lunch Body Pump/ToneA good strength training workout is theperfect compliment to your cardio work-outs! By incorporating a variety of re-sistance tools such as weights, balls andbands, you will be able to strengthen allyour major muscle groups and help youtighten up those targeted areas.

Dates Day Time Fee5/18-8/5 M/W12:15-1:15 PM $200Instructor: Laurie CollinsCRN: FIP309.04

Body PUMPBODYPUMP™ is the original barbellclass that strengthens your entire body.This 60-minute workout challenges allyour major muscle groups by using thebest weight-room exercises like squats,presses, lifts and curls. Great music, awe-some instructors and your choice ofweight inspire you to get the results youcame for – and fast!

Dates Days Time Fee5/19-8/6 T/TH 5:15- 6:30 PM $200Instructor: SanDee Gammon CRN: FIP309.05

Cardio SculptStart your day with the best of bothworlds! Enjoy both a cardio workout andstrength training in one class. The certi-fied instructor alternates intervals of ath-letic-based, easy-to-follow cardio drillsfollowed by strength training segments.Beginners and experienced exercisersbenefit from this type of training.

Dates Days Time Fee5/19-8/6 T/TH 7-8 AM $200Instructor: Sharry Goode CRN: FIP309.06

Circuit TrainingCircuit training is a wonderful way to geta total body workout in and really crankup the fat burning zones. This class willutilize our MATRIX fitness equipment.This equipment is top of the line and de-signed specifically to target all of yourmuscle groups. The class will be lead bya certified personal trainer who will en-sure you are using proper technique andexercise design that will produce optimalresults! If your goal is to add lean musclemass and burn some serious calories,then this is for you!

Dates Days Time Fee5/22-8/7 Fri 11:15-12:00 PM $175No Class: July 3, 2009Instructor: Ike Pethtel CRN: FIP309.07

CORE PilatesPilates is a method of exercise and physicalmovement. Designed to stretch, strengthen,and balance the body. With systematicpractice exercises coupled with focusedbreathing patterns. Pilates provides youwith an all encompassing workout com-bining both rejuvenation and relaxation!

Dates Days Time Fee5/19-8/6 T/TH 5:15-6:15 PM $200Instructor: Karen Adams CRN: FIP309.50

Fit-N-WellThe Fitness Instructional Programsare non-credit educational classes,clinics, workshops and certificationprograms scheduled on the Univer-sity of Richmond campus throughthe Department of Recreation andWellness. A variety of classes areoffered throughout the term. Thisis a list of proposed classes. De-pending on participation and regis-tration numbers classes maychange or be canceled without no-tice. For the most current programinformation, contact Recreationand Wellness at:Webwww.recreation.richmond.edu andclick on Fitness Schedules.

Phone(804) 289-8581

E-mail:[email protected] view classes and register, go to http://activenet8.active.com/thinkagain/ and create your FREEaccount.Call the School of Continuing Stud-ies at 289-8133 with questions re-garding registration. Fees apply touniversity students for all classesmarked with an *


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Evening YogaWant to take a night to yourself and de-compress? This is the perfect class.After a long, hectic weekend, come inand unwind with Yoga. The class willtake you through the breathing tech-niques and poses associated with begin-ning level yoga. A wonderful way tostart your week!

Date Day Time Fee5/18-8/3 M 6:30-7:30 PM $200Instructor: Sharry GoodeCRN: FIP309.10

F.I.T. FusionA “Hybrid” class that is extremely actionpacked and fun for all levels of fitness!It will consist of traditional musclesculpting, Yoga and Pilates with a twistof functional training that focusesmainly on the core. Come prepared towork your ABS: Abdominals, Balanceand Stability!!

Date Day Time Fee5/18-8/5 M/W 5:15-6:15 PM $200Instructor: Mondays-Sharry Goode/Wednesdays-Karen AdamCRN: FIP309.11

Gentle Yoga FlexThe focus of this class is lengtheningand stretching the body. After a flowingwarm up you will move through a seriesof stretches that are designed for all lev-els. After moving through stretches foreach major muscle group, you will cometo final relaxation and meditation. This isa great class for beginners but all levelsare welcome.

Dates Day Time Fee5/20-8/5 W 12:15-1:15 PM $175Instructor: Jackie PfamatterCRN: FIP309.41

Lunchtime Spin Getting in a fabulous cardio exerciseright before your weekend will ensurethat your battery is fully charged forwhatever your plans might be! Join us inthe cycling class that will provide a funfilled combination of elements such asrolling hills, short sprints, slow steadyclimbs and yes, relaxing down hills!

Dates Day Time Fee5/22-8/7 F 11:15-12:15 PM $175No Class: July 3. 2009Instructor: Laurie CollinsCRN: FIP309.13

Lunchtime Yoga Yoga that is designed for any level ofstudent from beginner to advanced. Stu-dents learn how to find where posturalimbalances occur in their structures,loosen tight muscles, and strengthenweak ones. Each student learns how togain more awareness of the body andhow to reach its optimum strength. Stu-dents perceive more openness as theyfind correct alignments in the postures.No experience necessary.

Dates Day Time Fee5/19-8/6 T/R 12:15-1:15 PM $200Instructor: Lynda HoffarthCRN: FIP309.14

Lunch ZumbaZumba combines high energy and moti-vating music with unique moves andcombinations that allow the Zumba par-ticipants to dance away their worries. It isbased on the principle that a workoutshould be “FUN AND EASY TO DO”allowing Zumba participants to stick tothe Zumba Fitness program and achievelong-term health benefits. Zumba is a“feel-happy” workout that is great forboth the body and the mind.

Dates Day Time Fee5/19-8/6 T/TR 12:15-1:15 PM $200Instructor: Jackie Pfamatter CRN: FIP309.15

* Massage TherapyPut your stress in our hands! Receive numerous benefits from one of our profes-sionally certified Massage Therapists with three hours of massage therapy. Youwill receive three full-hour, total body massages. Once registration is completedfor all sections participants will be notified to begin scheduling appointments.Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance or massage time will be for-feited. Massage room is located in the Wellness Center in the Weinstein Centerfor Recreation and Wellness. Please show up 10 minutes prior to your massage.The hour begins at your time of appointment. Individuals may only register forone section per semester.

There will be opportunities for those who are unable to get into a Fitness Instructional Program section to make appointments for a massage. The Depart-ment of Recreation and Wellness will offer daily massage rates too! Please under-stand appointments are made on a first come, first serve basis within thescheduled time blocks.

CRN Therapist Dates Day Time FeeFIP 309.18 Courtney 5/19-8/6 Wed. 1100am-2:45pm $270

Thurs. 1100am-2:45pmFri. 1100am-2:45pm

FIP309.19 Whitney 5/19-8/6 Sat. 10am-2pm $270

FIP309.20 John 5/19-8/6 Tues. 1-5pm $270Wed. 1-5pm Thurs. 1-5pm

FIP309.21 Jacqueline 5/19-8/6 Mon. 4:30-7:30 pm $270Tues. 2-8pmThurs. 9am-12pm

Fri. 9am-12pm

FIP309.22 Lisa 5/19-8/6 Mon. 8am-2pm $270 Wed. 4-8 pmFri. 1-4 pm

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*Masters SwimmingMasters swimming is now going on at theWeinstein Center! Masters swimming isfor anyone, at any swimming level of anyage. If you are looking to share your loveof the sport of swimming and your en-thusiasm for swimming fitness, we wel-come you to join in on the workouts, thecompetitive (and non-competitive) spiritand the team camaraderie Masters swim-ming will afford you. Practices are be-tween 2200-2800 yards, depending onyour ability. Alternate workouts are givenif you miss a practice!

Dates Fee5/11-8/14 $50Days & Times:Monday; 6:00pm-7:00pm Wednesday; 6:00am-7:30am Friday; 12:30pm-1:30pm

No Class: July 3, 2009Instructor: Danielle Hulck (Varsity swimmingAsst. coach)CRN: 309.16

Mixed Level YogaPractice developing balance, flexibilityand strength with students of all levels:beginners as well as intermediate and ad-vanced students are welcome here! Wepractice together following our breathand our inner experience to find the levelthat is perfect for us. Modifications onposes are offered for varying levels. Wewarm up and build our endurance andour happiness at the same time.

Dates Day Time Fee5/21-8/6 TR 6:30-7:30 PM $200 Instructor: Juan Diossa CRN: FIP309.17

* Personal TrainingGet a jump start on your workout program with one of our Fitness Professionals!Receive an individual fitness assessment plus 5 hours of personal training timewith a certified personal trainer! The personal training times are scheduled di-rectly with your personal trainer. All activities take place in the Weinstein Centerfor Recreation and Wellness.

There will be opportunities for those who are unable to get into a Fitness Instruc-tional Program section to make appointments with a Certified Personal Trainer.The Department of Recreation and Wellness will offer single session and packagerates too! Please understand appointments are made on a first come, first servebasis within the scheduled time blocks.

Trainer Dates Day Fee CRNIke 5/18-8/6 M-F $300 309.23Laurie 5/18-8/6 M-F $300 309.24Nadine 5/18-8/6 M-F $300 309.30Paul 5/18-8/6 M-F $300 309.28SanDee 5/18-8/6 M-F $300 309.31Bill 5/18-8/6 M-F $300 309.27Brian 5/18-8/6 M-F $300 309.29Dale 5/18-8/6 M-F $300 309.25Jason 5/18-8/6 M-F $300 309.25

* Personal Training (Buddy Training) 2 clients, 1 TrainerWant to workout with a friend? Check out our opportunities for Buddy Training!Buddy training is for those of us who don’t want to work out with just a trainer.Bring a friend, family member or co-worker along who wants to achieve similarfitness goals! The two of you will share the 5 one hour sessions with one of ourtrainers! A great way to get in shape with a good friend! You must have a part-ner when signing up for this. You will each register separately for your trainerpreference. *Community members will receive a temporary pass for the semesterthey are doing their training. *Fee is per person

Trainer Dates Day Fee CRNIke 5/18-8/6 M-F $200 FIP309.32Paul 5/18-8/6 M-F $200 FIP309.33Nadine 5/18-8/6 M-F $200 FIP309.34Laurie 5/18-8/6 M-F $200 FIP309.35Dale 5/18-8/6 M-F $200 FIP309.46Jason 5/18-8/6 M-F $200 FIP309.47

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MembershipsBecome a member of The Weinstein Center for Recreation andWellness and become a part of the University of Richmondcommunity. The Weinstein Center offers great ways for you tofoster personal development, increase physical and psychologi-cal health, and meet others in wellness and recreational activi-ties. The new Weinstein Center for Recreation and Wellnessprovides a comprehensive state of the art facility that includes atwo-level fitness and wellness center, three-court gymnasiumwith an elevated walking and jogging track, two multipurposerooms, pool, game room, racquetball and squash courts, as wellas locker room and sauna facilities. Participants will have theopportunity to experience a full range of cardio and strengthequipment, in addition to a wellness resource center and com-puter lab. The Fitness and Wellness program offers group exer-cise, indoor cycling and other outstanding fitness instructionalprograms throughout the day such as Pilates, Body Sculpt andTennis, just to name a few. In addition, special screenings, as-sessments and services are offered to address health and well-ness topics. Services often include massage therapy, personaltraining, cholesterol screenings, blood pressure checks, fitnessassessments and services such as Yoga therapy. For more infor-mation about Recreation and Wellness programs or the Wein-stein Center, please contact [email protected], or visitour website at http://oncampus.richmond.edu/student/af-fairs/recwell/index.html.

Facility Rentals and Special EventsTake advantage of our beautiful facilities to rent for your events.From sporting tournaments to birthday parties to receptions,we can do it all. A beautiful courtyard and atrium, 22,000 feetof open area in the gymnasium, a pool and outdoor fields….Wecan accommodate any group. For more information on facilityrentals and/or special events contact Marti Tomlin at [email protected] or 289-8488

The following facilities are available for rent:

Gymnasium (1-3 courts)2 Multipurpose Rooms3 Intramural FieldsOutdoor Sports ComplexRacquetball/Squash CourtsIndoor Swimming PoolMillhiser Gymnasium

Fitness ClassesInterested in new ways to help you reach your fitness goals? Thenlook no further than our fun and effective fitness instructionalprogramming classes! Take part in the classes of your choice. Weoffer everything from the mind and body such as Tai-Chi, Yogaand Pilates to high impact such as Cardio Kick Box, Zumba andCircuit training. And several others in between like Aqua Fitness,Belly Dancing and spinning! If you think you might like a personaltrainer and/or massage therapy, we have that too!

For more information on classes or registration contact Seth Hick-erson at [email protected] or 289-8581

High Ropes CourseIf you're looking to build leaders on your team, this is the programfor you!

Programs are designed to:

• Create positive change by transforming groups and individualsinto high performance teams and leaders

• Align peoples’ understanding and focus with the strategic goalsof their organizations

• Inspire participants to achieve things they never thought possible

• Act as a catalyst for change and innovation

• Improve internal communication skills

• Increase productivity

The Odyssey Course teaches participants the skills necessary tobecome highly successful leaders by building on their strengthsand having them confront complex situations.

The result is enhanced strategic thinking, goal setting, resource allocation, project management, decision-making and ability toempower others.

Contact Challenge Discovery at 804-876-9733

Or http://www.challengediscovery.com/



Pilates A classic Pilates Mat Workout with extrafocus on ABS. It specifically targets ourmost hard to tone areas: strengthensABS and lower back, slims the waistline,trims thighs and buttocks, and sculptslegs. All levels welcome.

Dates Day Time Fee5/18-8/5 M/W11:15-12:15 PM $200Instructor: Laurie CollinsCRN: FIP309.45

Social Dance I Several dancing styles are reviewed inthis class, including Foxtrot, Swing, Cha-Cha, or C/W Two-Step. The partici-pants will choose two dances on the firstnight of class. Dancers will learn newfootwork and moves with lots of prac-tice and individual attention. This class isfor the new dancer and the basic dancerlooking to improve what you alreadyknow and make dance more fun! Indi-viduals must register with a dance part-ner. Pricing is based per individual. Noexperience necessary!

Dates Day Time Fee5/24-6/28 Sun 3:00-4:30 PM $80 per person No class: 5/31 Instructors: Mike and Betty Weeks, Just Dance CompanyCRN: FIP309.08

Social Dance II This class is for dancers who have com-pleted the Social Dance I class or thosewho have some dance experience andwant to take it to the next level. Severaldancing styles are reviewed in this class,including Foxtrot, Swing, Cha-Cha, andC/W Two-Step. The participants willchoose two dances on the first night ofclass. Dancers will learn new footworkand moves with lots of practice and indi-vidual attention. The objective of thisclass is to improve what you alreadyknow and make dance more fun! Indi-viduals must register with a dance part-ner. Pricing is based per individual.

Dates Day Time Fee6/28-7/26 Sun 4:30-6:00 PM $80 per personInstructors: Mike and Betty Weeks, Just Dance CompanyCRN: FIP309.09

SpinningNever tried spinning or simply new to it?Well this is the class for you. The instruc-tor will teach you the basics of spinning.Learn how to set up your bike, properpedal positioning, basic movements andstances and all the tools you need to havea great workout and fun ride! All fitnesslevels are welcome.

Dates Day Time Fee5/18-8/5 M/W 5:15-6:15 PM $200Instructor: SanDee GammonCRN: FIP309.37

Spinning and AbsThe best of both worlds! 30 minutes ofSpinning followed by 30 minutes of ton-ing and sculpting your mid section! Whosays it has to be one or the other? Thisclass will let you enjoy both! By combin-ing basic, rhythmic and athletic spinningdrills with concentrated CORE and ab-dominal exercises you will be able to geta complete cardiovascular and resistancetraining workout in this hour! All fitnesslevels are welcome.

Dates Day Time Fee5/19-8/6 T/TR 6:30-7:30 PM $200Instructor: Karen AdamsCRN: FIP309.38

Spin n’ PumpA 60-minute class designed in intervalsof 10-minutes of spinning and 10-min-utes of weight/resistance training andcore alternating for the entire class.

Dates Day Time Fee5/19-8/6 T/TR 4:15-5:15 PM $225Instructor: Dale TreadwayCRN: FIP309.36

Tennis I This is an instructional class for the be-ginning player, or for a player who is re-turning to the game. The instructorfocuses on developing the basics of thegame: forehand, backhand, volley andserve. The class has a relaxed pace anduses a variety of drills to enhance foot-work, hand-eye coordination, and musclememory of shots. Scoring is also cov-ered through practice drills of mini-ten-nis, using speedballs, and progressing tofull-court play.

No experience necessary.

Dates Days Time Fee5/18-6/17M/W 6:00-7:00 PM $200Instructor: Kevin NavinCRN: FIP309.39

Tennis IIThis class is for the active recreationalplayer and is drill intensive. Studentsmove quickly through a series of fast-paced drills designed to improve foot-work and attacking shots. The instructorfocuses on adding new elements to yourgame and strategy. Each class includesmatch play and round robin doubles.Participants must have a solid under-standing of the mechanics and dynamicsof the game.

Dates Days Time Fee6/29-7/22M/W 7:00-8:00 PM $200 Instructor: Kevin NavinCRN: FIP309.40

Core Vinyasa YogaFocuses on core strength, balance andflow to build a solid practice based onstrength and spirit. Accessible to begin-ners and advanced students, this flowingstyle of Yoga emphasizes breathing toconnect the body and mind. The pos-tures build upon each other with modifi-cations and advanced level options.

Dates Day Time Fee5/19-8/6 T/TR11:15-12:15 PM $200Instructor: TBDCRN: FIP309.42

Friday YogaThis awesome core workout will provideyou the confidence you need to take onthe day. This class uses traditional Yogatechniques that will promote overall corestrength, balance and flexibility. A greatclass for all fitness levels!

Dates Day Time Fee5/22-8/7 Fri 11:15-12:15 PM $160Instructor: Jay MilesCRN: FIP309.12

Zen Cycle During this 45 minute class we will com-bine our “power and peace” as well asour “sweat and soul.” We will enjoy feel-ing our power and sweat as we cycle for25 minutes and we will complete the last20 minutes of our workout with peace-ful, soulful yoga postures. Every fitnesslevel is welcome to join us for this com-plete, efficient workout.

Date Day Time Fee5/18-8/5 M/W 1:15-2:00 PM $225 Instructor: Laurie CollinsCRN: FIP309.43

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INSTITIUTE ON PHILANTHROPY

IOP – Board Development SeriesThe Role of the Board inFundraisingToday more than ever nonprofit boardsare expected to raise significant amountsof money. This workshop will outlinethe key elements necessary to building aneffective fundraising board, including theboard’s role in major gif fundraising.The Curtis Group’s extensive work withnonprofits has provided them the oppor-tunity to interact with a wide variety ofnonprofit boards of different sizes andlevels of experience. This workshop willbring that experience to the table andhelp participants betterunderstand howsuccessfulnonprofitboardsoperate.

Partici-pantswill leavethe work-shop with agreater under-standing of whyboard leadership is essential to successfulfundraising. They will learn how to goabout building a successful fundraisingboard, traits to look for in potentialboard members and how to orient theboard and prepare them for their role infundraising.

Date: Tuesday, May 12Time: 6-8 p.m.CRN: IOP209.19Fee: $50 for first person representing a non-profit, $25 for each additional registrationHours: 2 Instructors: Keith Curtis, President & CEO &Wendy McGrady, Vice-President, The CurtisGroup

IOP – Fundraising & Develeopment CertificateCreating a Development PlanThis course will include step by step direc-tion on how to create a development plan,who to involve in the process and the keycomponents of the plan. Participants willleave with an outline of a developmentplan for their organization.

Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2009Time: 9 a.m.–12:00 p.m. CRN: IOP308.1 Fee: $85Hours: 3Instructor: Wendy McGrady, The Curtis Group

Gift AnnuitiesIs your church or nonprofit organizationgrowing as much as you would like? Isthere room for more funds? This coursewill explore the basics of charitable gift an-nuities and how your organization can ben-efit from this popular form of giving,which also gives money back to donors.We will make gift annuities simple, but alsolook at some sophisticated ways of offer-ing them to donors. Designed for charitiesand for donors, we will examine themfrom a charity’s point of view, including theincome and capital gains tax benefits aswell as the payments to the donor. Thecourse is designed for those who are newto fundraising, want to grow their fundrais-ing, or for individuals who want to givemore wisely. No financial experience isnecessary. Any donors interested in giftannuities should be over the age of 60.

Date: Tuesday, June 9Time: 9 a.m. – 12 noonCRN: IOP208.10Fee: $85Hours: 3Instructor: Wayne Olson, Vice President, Charitable, Foundation & Endowment Group,Trust Company of Virginia

Nonprofit MarketingCertificate ProgramEffective marketing has becomevital to the success of nonprofitorganizations. For this reason, itis important to have a thoroughunderstanding of marketing tomake the most of limited re-sources within nonprofits. Thiscertificate program is designed toprovide you with a comprehen-sive overview of marketing ba-sics, effective communication andpromotion. You will develop theskills needed to create an effec-tive marketing plan, how to de-velop a powerful message aboutyour organization and how tomake the most of your marketingdollars. Participants in the Non-profit Marketing Certificate willtypically complete eight coursesequaling 48 contact hours of instruction.For certificate course require-ments, see our Web site.

Fundraising and DevelopmentCertificate ProgramThis certificate program providesnonprofit professionals with thetools they need to plan success-fully and meet important fund-raising goals. Participants in theFundraising and DevelopmentCertificate will typically completeten courses equaling 48 contacthours of instruction. For certificate course require-ments, see our Web site.

CFRE CertificationFull participation in the courses offered by the Institute on Philan-thropy are applicable for points inCategory 1.B - Education of the CFREInternational application for initialcertification and/or recertificationbased on the number of contacthours listed for each class.

Fundraising andDevelopment

CFREReview ClassComing Soon.

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Grant ResearchJoin us for three hours in the computerlab as we explore Internet sites and sub-scription databases to identify private,corporate and federal funding sourcesappropriate for your organization. Theclass will be more beneficial if you comewith a specific project and asking amount.At the end of the class, you will have anopportunity to explore the websites anddatabases on your own.

Date: Monday, May 18Time: 9 a.m. – 12 noonCRN: IOP208.7Fee: $90Hours: 3Instructor: Brownie Hamilton, Ph.D, TheGrantwriter, LLCNote: Class will be held in a computer lab

Grant Writing 101This six-hour workshop takes you step-by-step through all the stages of the pro-posal writing process. The class discussesthe characteristics of effective & ineffec-tive proposals by giving you the opportu-nity to review actual grant proposalswritten by others. This class is appropri-ate for individuals who have never writ-ten a grant or for those who need athorough review. It is helpful to have aspecific project in mind so that you willobtain the most benefit from the class.Workbook provided.

Part I: The first part of the workshoppresents a broad overview of grants-manship and examines questions sur-rounding proposals, their fundingsources and preparation necessary beforewriting a grant proposal.

Part II: The second half of the work-shop discusses the important compo-nents of a grant application including:Summary/Abstract, Introduction,Need/Problem Statement, Objectives,Activities/Methods, Evaluation andBudget.

Dates: Mondays, June 15 and June 22Time: 9 a.m. – 12 noonCRN: IOP208.8Fee: $170Hours: 6Instructor: Brownie Hamilton, Ph.D, TheGrantwriter, LLC

From Planned Gifts to a PlannedGiving ProgramPlanned giving is the technique used bymany donors to maximize their supportof nonprofit organizations. To be suc-cessful, however, a planned giving pro-gram must do more than interpret giftplanning options to individual donors.This course will refresh your knowledgeof basic gift planning techniques, andequip you and your organization to buildupon that knowledge to market and man-age a sustainable planned giving program.

Dates: Tuesday, July 28 and Friday, July 31Time: 9 a.m.–12:00 p.m. CRN: IOP109.2Fee: $160Hours: 6Instructor: Bradley Purcell, Esq. President,Planned Giving Advantage, Inc.

Major Gifts: The Focus of Expanding Investment in YourOrganization This course will cover the basics of MajorGifts. You will gain a base of understand-ing of the overall major gifts processesand their significance to your overall finan-cial success. You will learn about variouscomponents of developing a major giftsefforts or program as well as how to planfor and successfully integrate this into yourdevelopment effort.

Dates: Thursday, July 30Time: 9 a.m.–4:00 p.m. CRN: IOP109.1 Fee: $160Hours: 6Instructor: Mary Ellen Stumpf, PresidentStumpf & Associates

Donor CultivationFor many organizations, half of the first-time donors never give again. This coursestarts with proven ways to get that criticalsecond gift, then moves to your opportuni-ties to move mind and heart and advancean impulse sympathizer to a frequent sup-porter, monthly giver, avid advocate, evenbequest donor. Contacts go beyond thankyou’s to communications that more fullyengage the donor in your mission, give asense of participation and empowerment,and maximize donors’ lifetime financialvalue to your organization. Participants areinvited to bring communications plans andsamples for a mini “cultivation audit.”

Dates: Thursday, Jun 4Time: 9:00 AM-12:00 PMCRN: IOP208.19 | Fee: $85Status: ScheduledInstructor: Dan Shaw

To Get A Big Gift, Think Like A DonorWhat motivates a donor to make a biggift? This class explores the thoughts, mo-tivations and needs of donors and whythey make-or don't make big gifts. Partici-pants will be given practical examples onhow we can attract more donors and wintheir loyalty and their support. We willlook at the donor's decision-makingprocess and how we can create an envi-ronmnet that is friendly to the process andmakes it easier for donors to decide to giveto our organizations. When we think likea donor, we achieve big results.

Date: Tuesday, May 19Time: 9 a.m. – 12 noonCRN: IOP208.9Fee: $85Hours: 3Instructor: Wayne Olson, Vice President, Charitable, Foundation & Endowment Group,Trust Company of Virginia

Donor Relations for the 21st Century: Not Your Grand-mother's Stewardship!Donor relations and recognition practiceshave changed dramatically over the pastdecade. No longer a ‘one size fits all’ ap-proach, donor relations is fast becomingmore niche oriented and marketing driven.This course will not only introduce and examine the nuts and bolts of a successfuldonor relations program, but also investi-gate current donor relations trends as theyrelate to generational stewardship, donorretention, and targeted communication.

Date: Wednesdays, June 3 and June 17Time: 9:00 AM-12:00 PMCRN: IOP208.6 Fee: $160Instructor: Laurel Haywood

Coming Summer 2009

Institute on Philanthropy’s Summer Intensive ProgramEarn an entire certificate in one week.Fundraising & Development Certificate7/12 – 7/18/09Nonprofit Marketing Certificate7/19 – 7/25/09More details available online athttp://scs.richmond.edu/philanthropy

Save the Date:IOP Breakfast WorkshopWednesday, September 23, 2009Topic: Developing A Model for Sustainability $50



IOP – Nonprofit Marketing CertificateA New Media World, Don't Blink!Transforming Your Concept of Relating to the PublicCommunications professionalsworldwide recognize the Inter-net has forever changed howwe manage public relationsand communications strate-gies for our organizations.Learn how new media chan-nels and recent consumer,generational and businesstrends are continuing to shapehow we collect online communica-tions tools and what nonprofit organiza-tions need to know about theopportunities and challenges they face inan increasingly digital world. Topics cov-ered include social networking, blogs andother new media. This class will be held ina computer lab. Fulfills Core NonprofitMarketing or any certificate Elective re-quirement.

Dates: Wednesday, May 20Time: 9:00am – 4:00pmCRN: IOP208.22Fee: $160Hours: 6Instructor: Dean Browell, PhD, Director of New Media, Neathawk, Dubuque & PackertLocation: The class will be held in a computerlab and will have a 1 hour break for lunch.

Integrated Marketing Communication I: PromotionThis class provides an opportunity tothoroughly examine the topic of pro-motion to fully appreciate the vital, but

limited contribution promotion canmake to the overall marketing

plan. Participants studyhow to develop a promo-

tion strategy that effec-tively and efficentlydelivers the appropri-ate message to theright people to achieve

the organization's goalsusing advertising, public

relations, publicity, per-sonal selling, sales promotion,

new media, and direct interactivecommunication. To receive full benefitfrom this workshop participants arestrongly encouraged to take NonprofitMarketing Basics I and II prior to regis-tering for this class.

Dates: Thursdays, May 7 and May 14Time: 1:00 – 4:00pmCRN: IOP208.0Fee: $170Hours: 6Instructor: Pat Thompson, MBA, Independentmarketing professional for business, nonprofit &education

Integrated Marketing Communication II: PromotionThis class expands on the knowledgeaquired in Integrated Nonprofit Market-ing Communication I: Promotion. Thisworkshop addresses more specific usesof promotion including the constraintsand special issues related to nonprofits.Topics covered include motivating audi-ences and donors, branding, budgeting,and how to speak-with-one-voice. Par-ticipants have the opportunity to pro-duce a promotion campaign for peerreview and instructor critique. To re-ceive full benefit from this workshop,participants are strongly encouraged totake Nonprofit Marketing Basics I, IIand Integreated Nonprofit MarketingCommunication I: Promotion prior toregistering for this class.

Dates: Thursdays, May 21 and May 28Time: 1:00 – 4:00pmCRN: IOP208.1Fee: $170Hours: 6Instructor: Pat Thompson, MBA, Independentmarketing professional for business, nonprofit &education

Nonprofit Marketing MedleyThis class provides an opportunity todiscuss a variety of topics that were notpreviously covered in other classes. Options include market research, video,defining the mission, elevator speech,how to effectively and concisely commu-nicate image and more.

Dates: Thursdays, June 4 and June 11Time: 1:00 – 4:00pmCRN: IOP208.16Fee: $165Hours: 6Instructor: Pat Thompson, MBA, Independentmarketing professional for business, nonprofit &education

Scholarships“Once again, I found valuable insight into the philanthropic process,which I can immediatly apply to my nonprofit. The University of Rich-

mond’s generosity made my attendance possible.”IOP student, Summer 2008

Scholarship funds are available to those who qualify. See our website (scs.richmond.edu/philanthropy) for an application. For generalprogram information regarding the Institute on Philanthropy, contactKathy Powers, Program Coordinator, at kpowers2@ richmond.edu or(804) 287-1290.

Did you know?Any course in either

certificate program thatis not considered a

required class may beused as an elective.

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INTERIOR DECORATING

Interior DecoratingMarketing Your Interior Decorating ServicesGain knowledge of proficiency in plan-ning and marketing strategies for your in-terior decorating business. Topics includeresearching the market, preparing pre-sentations, overcoming obstacles, andclosing the sale. Be trained on how toprofile competitors and how to marketyourself to stand out. This is a must-have class for interior decorators whodesire to become the best in their field.(Business Core)

Dates: Thursdays, July 2 – 23Time: 6-9 p.m.CRN: INT309.12Fee: $139Instructor: Marilyn Mills Creech, President,Douglas Interior Decorating

Starting and Building InteriorDecorating BusinessExplore the advantages of starting an interior design business as a sole propri-etor. Learn how to create a business planand how to implement various businessstrategies used by successful interior decorators. (Business Core)

Dates: Tuesdays, June 30 – July 21Time: 6-9 p.m.CRN: INT309.11Fee: $139Instructor: Marilyn Mills Creech, President,Douglas Interior Decorating

Budget Setting and RecordKeepingThe concepts and planned businessstrategies of successful interior decora-tors is examined in this class. All success-ful businesses have a well-constructedbudget and record-keeping system. Studytechniques to maintain positive cash flowand discover what systems work best.Find out the best methods to set andstay within a budget, and how to organ-ize documents for tax preparation. (Busi-ness Core)

Dates: Mondays, May 4 – June 1No class May 25.Time: 6-9 p.m.CRN: INT309.61Fee: $139Instructor: Marilyn Mills Creech, President,Douglas Interior Decorating

The Importance of Fabrics inDecoratingFabrics can make or break any room.Study silks, cottons, Egyptian cottons,brocades, toiles, jacquards, and numerousother fabrics. Look at the latest trends infabrics and understand fabric weightsand dye lots. Make various fabrics worktogether to produce a pleasing and pro-fessional décor to unify any room. De-signer tricks for how to mix and placefabrics in rooms will also be taught. Stu-dents will have a break for lunch on theirown. (Core)

Date: Saturday, June 20Time: 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.CRN: INT309.17Fee: $99Instructor: Marilyn Mills Creech, President,Douglas Interior Decorating

Careers in Interior DecoratingLearn the different options and careersavailable in the field of interior decorat-ing. Become skilled at starting and build-ing your interior decorating business,business forms, record keeping, market-ing and selling your service. (Core)

Date: Tuesday, May 19Time: 6-9 p.m.CRN: INT309.14Fee: $59Instructor: Marilyn Mills Creech, President,Douglas Interior Decorating

Furniture Styles and ArrangementsExplore period furniture styles includingEarly American, English, Mediterranean,and French, as well as Twentieth Centurystyles. Learn how to mix and matchwithin these styles and produce finishedscale drawings using furniture templates.After completing this class, it will be easyto identify and mix these furniture styleswith confidence and ease. (Core)

Dates: Sundays, August 2 – 23Time: 6-9 p.m.CRN: INT309.08Fee: $139Instructor: Marilyn Mills Creech, President,Douglas Interior Decorating

Lighting Techniques for Your HomeDiscover the different types of lightingand lighting practices used by interiordecorators to provide homes with ele-gance, style and function. Pull togetherdistinctive lighting elements in a roomthat impart harmony and produce an in-teresting unified effect. (Core)

Date: Tuesday, June 16Time: 6-9 p.m.CRN: INT309.60Fee: $49Instructor: Marilyn Mills Creech, President,Douglas Interior Decorating

Color TheoryWork with a Brewster color wheel andproduce beautiful rooms for any interior.Start by examining rooms that have beenproduced by top decorators and train youreye to see what color theory has been usedto get the stunning results. Discuss thepsychological effects of individual colors.Study the warm and cool shades on thecolor wheel and produce award-winningpalates for your own rooms. Tints, values,shades, intensity, primary and secondaryhues, and muting colors are taught in thiscourse. Produce monochromatic, compli-mentary, achromatic, neutral, direct, splitand triad compliment, double and alter-nate compliment, and triad color schemes- all with the use of a color wheel. Workwith boards, sheets and mixed acrylicpaints. An additional fee for supplies ispaid to the instructor on the first night ofclass. (Core)

Dates: Thursdays, May 7 – 28Time: 6-9 p.m.CRN: INT309.15Fee: $139Instructor: Marilyn Mills Creech, President,Douglas Interior Decorating



Interior Decorating Certificate ProgramThe Interior Decorating Certificate Program is intended to augment creative talent to make space more functional andbeautiful for personal use and to provide opportunities for those interested in pursuing interior decorating as a profes-sion. These courses can be taken individually, or as part of the certificate program.

Business Core (all 3 are required)Marketing Your Interior Decorating ServicesStarting and Building Your Interior Decorating Business: The Sole ProprietorshipBudget Setting and Record Keeping

Core (choose 3)Interior Decorating and DesignCareers in Interior DecoratingLighting TechniquesColor TheoryFurniture Styles and ArrangementsThe Importance of Fabrics in DecoratingControlling Your Business: The Science of Profit

Electives (choose 4)Courses change each semester, so there are always new topics to choose from.10 total courses required for certificate completion.Once you have completed the requirements, you will receive your Interior Decorating Certificate. This certificate is notaffiliated with any state or national organization or certification.

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Creating an Outdoor RoomThis class will teach you how to make awonderful outdoor living space on anybudget. You will learn tricks of the tradeto make your dreams a reality with out-door living. Outdoor lighting and fabrics,conversation areas, and how to add ar-chitectural interest to outdoor spaces willbe explored. Outdoor kitchens and eat-ing areas will also be discussed. You willleave this class with many options to cre-ate your perfect oasis for spring, summerand fall living! (Elective)

Date: Tuesday, May 12Time: 6-9 p.m.CRN: INT309.13Fee: $49Instructor: Marilyn Mills Creech, President,Douglas Interior Decorating

Faux Painting Techniqes for Your HomeCome learn the most popular faux paint-ing techniques to use in your home. Thisis a hands-on class where you will create6 to 8 sample boards using safe non-toxic water-based paints and glazes. Youwill learn how to mix glazes with paints,create stone and brick work, spongepainting, negative and positive ragrolling, combing, linen look, color wash-ing, frottage and dragging. Your optionswill seem endless in the beautiful paint-ing techniques that you can create your-self for your home! A $12 supply feeshould be paid to the instructor on theday of the class. Students will have abreak for lunch on their own. (Elective)

Date: Saturday, June 27Time: 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.CRN: INT309.16Fee: $99Instructor: Marilyn Mills Creech, President,Douglas Interior Decorating

Window Fashion DesignsExperience an overview of the most important aspects of custom windowfashion designs. Topics such as balance,proportion, light control and choosingthe right fabric will be discussed. Thisclass will boost your confidence and youwill walk away with great ideas for yournext window fashion design! This coursewill meet at Accent Draperys, 1515Chamberlayne Ave. (Elective)

Date: Saturday, May 2Time: 12-4 p.m.CRN: INT209.42Fee: $69Instructor: Karen Hardy, ASID, Owner of AccentDraperys

Putting It All Together: The Well-Decorated RoomLearn to pull from your previous knowl-edge to put together an amazing “wow”factor for your rooms! The element ofsurprise will be taught to accomplishstunning rooms for your home. Analyzerooms from top designers and learnwhat elements were used, and what stepswere used to make these rooms stunning.Pre-requisite: Color Theory, and LightingTechniques for Your Home. (Elective)

Date: Tuesday, June 23Time: 6-9 p.m.CRN: INT309.62Fee: $49Instructor: Marilyn Mills Creech, President,Douglas Interior Decorating

Pillows, Pillows, PillowsIn this class you will be introduced tovarious pillow forms, styles and uniquecouture designs. Did you ever want toknow how many pillows to put on a bed,sofa, or even on a window seat? Let’s ex-plore the extraordinary power of pillows!Bring your camera to take home someof the great ideas that will be shown inclass. This course will meet at AccentDraperys, 1515 Chamberlayne Ave.(Elective)

Date: Saturday, May 23Time: 12-3 p.m.CRN: INT209.43Fee: $59Instructor: Karen Hardy, ASID, Owner of AccentDraperys

Sketching Rooms and ScaleDrawingsIn this class students learn how to mastersketching rooms and scale drawings. Ar-chitect symbols will be taught with exactscale drawings. the class will start withfree hand sketches, moving to graphpaper, and finishing with scale drawingsusing 3H and H pencils, the T-squareand triangles. You will become proficientwith the use of the Scale Ruler. You willalso learn how to sketch elegant windowtreatments, furniture, and beddings foryour rooms. A supply list will be pro-vided with the course confirmation let-ter. This course counts as an Elective forthe Interior Decorating Certificate, ORas a Core class for the Advanced InteriorDecorating Certificate.

Dates: Mondays, June 22 – July 13Time: 6-9 p.m.CRN: INT309.63Fee: $139Instructor: Marilyn Mills Creech, President,Douglas Interior Decorating

Architecture and Home StylesExamine the different architectural stylesof houses, and learn how to identifythem by their roof styles, exteriors andinteriors. Discover the components ofcreating and recognizing home interiorstyles such as French Country, Country,Traditional, Contemporary and manymore. Expand your knowledge of inte-rior design as you become proficient increating these home styles! This coursecounts as an Elective for the InteriorDecorating Certificate, OR as a Coreclass for the Advanced Interior Decorat-ing Certificate.

Dates: Tuesdays, July 28 – August 18Time: 6-9 p.m.CRN: INT309.06Fee: $139Instructor: Marilyn Mills Creech, President,Douglas Interior Decorating



Advanced Interior Decorating Certificate ProgramThe Advanced Interior Decorating Certificate Program is intended to provide additional learning opportunities for inte-rior design professionals, and those seeking to enter the business. These courses can be taken individually, or as partof the certificate program. Certificate Requirements: 11 courses

Business Core (3 required courses)Advanced Marketing for Interior DecoratorsGrowing Your Interior Decorating Business in Any EconomyStrategic Planning for Long Term Profit

Core (4 required courses)Advanced LightingSketching Rooms and Scale DrawingsArchitecture and Home StylesDecorating Showcase

Electives (choose 4)Elective courses change each semester so there are always new topics to choose from. A sample of electives includes:

Bedrooms A to ZAdvanced Scale Drawings and Sketching RoomsCase Study of InteriorsMaster Decorating Class

Certificate CompletionOnce the eleven required courses have been completed students will receive an Advanced Interior Decorating Certifi-cate from the University of Richmond. This certificate is not affiliated with any state or national organization or organization. The courses associated with thecertificate program are non-credit courses and are not eligible as credit towards a degree program.

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Advanced Lighting Techniques In this advanced class, you will learn 10Steps to Improve Lighting in rooms, theglossary of lighting terms, and the differ-ent color plays of 2700K and 3500KCFLs. The instructor will bring differentwattage bulbs of many types so that stu-dents will be able to see and learn where,and where not, to use these in rooms.Students will also work on templates tolight various rooms and identify the typeof light that they select for the roomsbased on client need.

Pre-requisite: Lighting Techniques forYour Home. This course counts as anElective toward the Interior DecoratingCertificate, OR as a Core course for theAdvanced Interior Decorating Certifi-cate.

Date: Thursday, June 18Time: 6-9 p.m.CRN: INT309.64Fee: $49Instructor: Marilyn Mills Creech, President,Douglas Interior Decorating

Growing Your Business in AnyEconomyNEW! A downturn in the economy doesnot mean your business cannot be prof-itable and still grow! Learn how to makemoney for your business regardless ofwhat economic times we are in. Analyzehow companies watch the market, andlearn what will help boost profits foryour business. Learn about the psycho-logical effects of customer spending, andwhat colors and furnishings have beenpopular in different economic times andwhy. This is a must-have class for the se-rious professional who wants to growtheir business in any economy! Pre-req-uisites: Starting and Building Your Inte-rior Decorating Business: The SoleProprietorship, Budget Setting andRecord Keeping, Marketing Your Inte-rior Decorating Business, FurnitureStyles and Arrangements, and ColorTheory, OR completion of the InteriorDecorating Certificate. This coursecounts as a Business Core toward theAdvanced Interior Decorating Certificate.

Dates: Fridays, May 1 – 22Time: 6-9 p.m.CRN: INT309.03Fee: $139Instructor: Marilyn Mills Creech, President,Douglas Interior Decorating

Advanced Marketing for InteriorDecoratorsCreate an aggressive 12-month market-ing plan to obtain customers and retain99% of your existing customer base.Learn what your clients are really sayingand what they really want from you as anInterior Decorator. Expand your knowl-edge with this fun and in-depth coursethat will help drive more money intoyour business! Pre-requisites: MarketingYour Interior Decorating Business, andStarting and Building Your Interior Dec-orating Business. This course counts as aBusiness Core for the Advanced InteriorDecorating Certificate.

Dates: Thursdays, July 30 – August 20Time: 6-9 p.m.CRN: INT309.07Fee: $139Instructor: Marilyn Mills Creech, President,Douglas Interior Decorating

Bedrooms A to ZNEW! This class will focus on all typesof bedrooms including adult, children,nursery and pre-teen bedrooms. Learnhow to properly measure a bed for dress-ing with spreads, coverlets, comforters,dust ruffles, and more. Batting types andweights will also be taught along withcalculation of various window treat-ments. Students should bring a calculatorto class. Pre-requisite: The Importanceof Fabrics in Decorating. This coursecounts as an elective toward the Ad-vanced Interior Decorating Certificate.

Dates: Fridays, July 31 – August 21Time: 6-9 p.m.CRN: INT309.01Fee: $139Instructor: Marilyn Mills Creech, President,Douglas Interior Decorating

Case Study of InteriorsNEW! Analyze solutions used by top de-signers for maximizing the most efficientfurniture and lighting arrangements onscale drawings based on client needs.Learn how to use color shading on floorplans to enhance client perception ofthese spaces. Pre-requisites: Color The-ory, Lighting Techniques, and FurnitureStyles and Arrangements, OR comple-tion of Interior Decorating Certificate.This course counts as an elective towardthe Advanced Interior Decorating Certificate.

Dates: Fridays, July 3 – 24Time: 6-9 p.m.CRN: INT309.02Fee: $139Instructor: Marilyn Mills Creech, President,Douglas Interior Decorating

Advanced Scale Drawing andSketching of RoomsNEW! This class is a continuation ofSketching Rooms and Scale Drawings.Continue working with a drafting board,pencils, t-squares and triangles to createfour wall elevations for rooms. Learn toplace furniture in rooms and develop acolor scheme using colored pencils. Asupply list will be provided with thecourse confirmation letter. Pre-Requisite:Sketching Rooms and Scale Drawings.This course counts as an elective towardthe Advanced Interior Decorating Certificate.

Dates: Mondays, July 20 – August 10Time: 6-9 p.m.CRN: INT309.05Fee: $139Instructor: Marilyn Mills Creech, President,Douglas Interior Decorating

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Students James Teachey (l) andAileen Watson (r) discuss a siteplan with instructor AndySisson (c).

The Landscape Design Professional Certificate Program

focuses on horticulture, nursery and planting standards,

and the creative process of landscape design.

Is a landscape design career in your plans?

Interested in exploring the Landscape

Design Professional Certificate

Program? Getting started is easy.

Here’s how! Our Landscape Design

Program Specialist will meet with you

to discuss enrollment options based

on your professional experience and

knowledge of the subject area.

To set up an appointment,

contact Cary Jamieson at

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or (804) 248-7701.

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LANDSCAPE DECORATING

Landscape Design CoreThis curriculum consists of nine courses that address landscape design principlesand skills. Students learn about small-scale design applications, site engineeringmethods, and the creative use of plant materials. Project assignments such as siteplans and construction details are required in the Landscape Design Core curriculumand are critiqued by the respective instructor. Students benefit from the successfulsolutions offered in these constructive sessions.

Typically, students proceed through the Landscape Design Core while participatingin the Woody Plants Core.

CEUs: 40.5

Timeframe for completion: 2 to 3 years minimum

Admission and Completion Requirements

For admission requirements and Landscape Design Professional Certificate comple-tion requirements, log on to our web site: scs.richmond.edu/landscape

Woody Plants CoreThis curriculum consists of five courses that can be taken in any sequence. Comple-tion of the Woody Plants Core is one step in the process of receiving the LandscapeDesign Professional Certificate. Students study approximately 300 plants suitablefor the growing environment in the Mid-Atlantic region during various seasons. Fieldstudy sessions are scheduled at local gardens and nurseries and are supplementedby lectures on horticulture, nursery and planting standards.

Some students choose to complete only the Woody Plants Core curriculum. This op-tion is ideal for landscape professionals and horticulture staff seeking to improveknowledge and proficiency in the industry.

CEUs: 12.9

Timeframe for completion: 1 1/2 to 2 years minimum

Requirements: For admission requirements and a complete listing of courses, log on to our web site: scs.richmond.edu/landscape

Landscape Design ProfessionalCertificate Curriculum

Landscape Design Programclasses are held at Lewis Ginter

Botanical Garden, ourpartner in education.

Master’s ofLandscapeArchitectureInterested in expanding yourstudies to include a Master’s ofLandscape Architecture (MLA)? Thanks to an educational partner-ship between the University ofRichmond and Virginia Tech, URLandscape Design ProfessionalCertificate graduates have theopportunity to apply to VirginiaTech’s MLA program–in its Wash-ington Alexandria ArchitectureCenter–with one year’s advancedstanding.This approach allows interested,capable and motivated individualsto acquire the additional knowl-edge and skills needed to becomea landscape architect. Plus, itserves as a resource for mid-career professionals to pursuestudies in landscape architecture.Please contact the University of Richmond Landscape DesignProgram Specialist for more details.



Landscape Design Certificate studentMickey Harris shares his work.

Planting Design IThis studio course focuses on the use ofplants as an important design element.You will learn about plants in contempo-rary design, plant characteristics, culturalrequirements, environmental factors,plant selection, the process of plantingdesign, planting specifications, plantingdetails, planting cost estimates and con-tinued development of graphic skills.Prerequisites: Site Design II and Com-pletion of Woody Plants Core Courses.

Dates: Wednesdays, June 10 – July 29Time: 6-9 p.m.CRN: LAN.SPRING15 Fee: $379CEUs: 2.4Instructor: Mac Drane

Planting Design IIYou will continue to develop the plantingdesign skills introduced in Planting De-sign I with a series of intensive projects.Prerequisite: Planting Design I

Dates: Wednesdays, August 12 – September 30Time: 6-9 p.m.CRN: LAN.SUM11 Fee: $379CEUs: 2.4Instructor: Mac Drane

Introduction to DesignIn this course, students begin to create avocabulary with which they can both de-scribe and critique their own designs andthe work of others. Students will developan understanding of design tools avail-able to the landscape designer throughanalysis of existing landscapes; exploredesign through media other than thelandscape; and complete an introductionto study models, research techniques andwriting. Students are expected to com-plete group projects and participate inreview sessions. Prerequisite: LandscapeGraphics.

Dates: Tuesdays, June 9 – July 28Time: 6-9 p.m.CRN: LAN.SUM9 Fee: $379CEUs: 2.4Instructor: Greg Allen, M.L.A

Site AnalysisThis course is designed to train studentshow to investigate natural and culturaldata of a design site. Learn to inventoryand record existing site conditions, in-cluding slope, soil, microclimate andcontext. Studio and site work includesbase plans, sections and site analysis.Two Saturday or Sunday field exercisesare required in this course. Dates will bedetermined on the first night of class.Prerequisite: Introduction to Design.

Dates: Mondays, June 8 – July 27Time: 6-9 p.m.CRN: LAN.SUM21 Fee: $379CEUs: 2.4Instructor: Steve Koprowski, B.L.A. ORDates: Mondays, August 31 – October 19Time: 6-9 p.m.CRN: LAN.SUM10 Fee: $379CEUs: 2.4Instructor: Steve Koprowski, B.L.A.

Site EngineeringOne of two construction courses of-fered in the Landscape Design Core, thiscourse provides an introduction to theprinciples of basic site engineering withan emphasis on skills in grading. Stu-dents are expected to devise solutions tosmallscale problems by applying their un-derstanding of environmental factors.Studio and take-home exercises are as-signed by the instructor and presented bystudents. Prerequisite: Site Analysis.

Dates: Wednesdays, August 12 – September 30Time: 6-9 p.m.CRN: LAN.SUM6 Fee: $379CEUs: 2.4Instructor: Mitch Mitchell, B.S.

Landscape Design:Entry Level CoursesIntroduction to PlantsAn intensive survey course in plant sci-ence. You will receive a basic introduc-tion and understanding of plant ecology,nomenclature, physiology, morphologyand pathology. Learn the commongroups of plants with a general focus onthe structure and function of higher vas-cular plants. This course is suitable forthose who have no previous experienceor who have a limited background inhorticulture or design work. Prerequisitefor the Woody Plants Core. Open toanyone who is interested in enrolling.

Dates: Wednesdays, April 22 – June 10Time: 6-9 p.m.CRN: LAN.SUM1 Fee: $379CEUs: 2.4Instructor: Sheila Hayden, M.S.

Landscape GraphicsIn this introductory studio course, stu-dents will learn to use drafting equip-ment and develop graphic and sketchingskills. Coursework includes landscapeplans, section, elevation and axonometricdrawings, and an introduction in the useof color media. Students must purchasematerials and equipment for this class,which are used in all studio courses. Pre-requisite for getting started in the Land-scape Design Core. Open to anyone whois interested in enrolling.

Dates: Tuesdays, July 14 – September 1Time: 6-9 p.m.CRN: LAN.SUM5 Fee: $379CEUs: 2.4Instructor: Andy Sisson, C.L.A

History of Garden DesignThis course presents the major traditionsin landscape design history through a se-ries of slide-illustrated lectures. Studentsare required to actively participate in sub-ject-related exercises in the classroom,out-of-class projects, and numerousreadings on their own time. This coursemust be completed prior to enrolling inSite Design I. Open to anyone who is in-terested in enrolling.

Dates: Mondays, August 10 – October 12Time: 6-9 p.m.CRN: LAN.SUM7 Fee: $456CEUs: 3.0Instructor: Oscar Smith, B.A.

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Perennials for DesignersPerennial plants are important in land-scape gardening for a layer of interestand color. In this class we will focus onimportant groups of common and un-usual perennial plants for sun and shade,as well as grasses, bulbs and ferns. Theclass will concentrate on perennial plantsappropriate for the Mid-Atlantic region.Explore the design of perennial plantsand their culture and garden planning.Course includes an exciting field trip to aperennial nursery. Prerequisite: Introduc-tion to Plants.

Dates: Tuesdays, June 16 – July 28Time: 6-9 p.m.CRN: LAN.SUM2 Fee: $335CEUs: 2.1Instructor: Sheila Hayden, M.S

Sustainability and Native PlantsNEW! Utilize native plants as much aspossible in your clients’ landscape. Learnwhy native plants can eliminate the needfor outside inputs of fertilizer and pesti-cides whose excessive use in the suburbanlandscape can be a source of runoff ornon-point source pollution. Study charac-teristics of native plants that have lowwater and maintenance requirements, vir-tually eliminating the need for irrigation.Discover native plants that support localwildlife. Learn how to properly prepare abedding site to ensure these native speciesbecome established plants that support anatural environment in a residential settingwith minimal care. Open to anyone whois interested.

Dates: Tuesdays, July 14 – July 28Time: 6-9 p.m.CRN: LAN.SUM25 Fee: $89CEUs: 0.9Instructor: TBA

Arboriculture PruningLearn the practical hands on experienceof pruning woody ornamentals. Dis-cover pruning practices that will improvethe health, structure, aesthetics andsafety of woody ornamentals. This classwill explore the pruning tools and equip-ment that are preferred by professionalarborists. Explore the species-specificseasonal cuts and their influence as theypertain to the overall health of woodyornamentals as well as the affect onblooms and fruiting. Learn the sciencebehind the cause and effect of seasonalpruning. Discuss the process of crownreduction and the specific angles and po-sition of cuts to promote aesthetic andhealthy new growth. Open to anyonewho is interested.

Dates: Tuesdays, May 12 – May 26Time: 6-9 p.m.CRN: LAN.SUM14 Fee: $89CEUs: 0.9Instructor: Joel Koci, M.S.

Ornamental GrassesNEW! Explore the beauty and diversityof ornamental grasses suitable for a vari-ety of landscape roles. Through carefulselection, one can find ornamentalgrasses suitable for challenging sites anda variety of purposes in the garden andhome for your clients. This four-weekcourse will study over 50 differentspecies of ornamental grasses. The in-structor will discuss cool verses warmweather grasses. Landscape design stu-dents will complete a garden plan featur-ing ornamental grasses. This class willalso provide overviews of grass mor-phology, growth, propagation, and as-pects of horticultural practice particularto these plants. Sedges and rushes (grassrelatives) will be briefly mentioned.

Dates: Wednesdays, May 6 – May 27Time: 6-9 p.m.CRN: LAN.SPRING31 Fee: $184CEUs:1.2Instructor: W. John Hayden, Ph.D., and Univer-sity of Richmond Professor of Biology

Woody Plants for SummerLearn identification characteristics anddesign applications of approximately 60seasonal trees, shrubs, vines and flower-ing plants through lectures and fieldstudy. The instructor focuses on the aes-thetic, functional and cultural aspects ofeach plant. Special focus will be given toViburnums and other flowering Summershrubs. Information presented in eachcourse adds to the ongoing education ofplanting design, ecology, pests and dis-eases, and maintenance. Specific topicsare discussed as they relate to the season.This course will include a field lecture onchoosing and purchasing seasonal plantsfrom a nursery. In this field lecture, stu-dents and the instructor will meet at alocal nursery to discuss buying standardsof nursery stock. Prerequisite: Introduc-tion to Plants.

Dates: Mondays, June 22 – August 3Time: 6-9 p.m.CRN: LAN.SUM3 Fee: $349CEUs: 2.1Instructor: Sheila Hayden, M.SORDates: Tuesdays, June 23 - August 4Time: 6:00-9:00 p.m.CRN: LAN.SUM4 Fee: $349CEUs: 2.1Instructor: John Wise

Notes: This class is held at the University ofRichmond. A class fieldtrip will include a visit toLewis Ginter Botanical Gardens as well as alocal nursery.

Urban Soils-ArboricultureIn this class you will discuss the scienceof urban soil. Understanding soil struc-ture will help to maximize your woodyplant’s growth, longevity and overallhealth. In an urban setting preserving the health of a tree becomes even moreimportant as our environment is affectedby global changes. Discuss how to allevi-ate over-compaction and damage to thesoil food web in an urban setting.

Dates: Tuesdays, April 21 – May 5Time: 6-9 p.m.CRN: LAN.SPRING24 Fee: $89CEUs: 0.9Instructor: Joel Koci, M.S.

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Golf 101 with UR Golf CoachesThis class is for golfers who are new tothe game or want to improve their game.Taught in a low pressure atmosphere,you will set the foundation for a lifetimeof fun on the golf course. Skills coveredinclude full swing, chipping, pitching,putting and the sand game. Sign up early!Class size is limited! Class meets at URGolf Facility, 8010 Villa Park Drive.

Dates: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thurs-day, May 18 – 21Time: 6-7:30 p.m.CRN: GOL209.22Fee: $179Instructor: UR Golf Coaches

Women’s Only Golf 101This class is for women who are new togolf or want to improve their game.Taught in a low pressure atmosphere,you will set the foundation for a lifetimeof fun on the golf course. Skills coveredinclude full swing, chipping, pitching,putting and the sand game. Sign up early!Class size is limited! Class meets at URGolf Facility, 8010 Villa Park Drive.

Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 5 – 14Time: 6-7:30 p.m.CRN: GOL209.20Fee: $179Instructor: UR Golf Coaches

Golf for BeginnersDates: Wednesdays, May 6 – 27Time: 6-7 p.m.CRN: GOL309.10Fee: $139CEUs: 0.4ORDates: Saturdays, May 9 – 30Time: 8:30-9:30 a.m.CRN: GOL309.14Fee: $139CEUs: 0.4ORDates: Wednesdays, June 3 – 24Time: 6-7 p.m.CRN: GOL309.09Fee: $139CEUs: 0.4ORDates: Saturdays, June 6 – 27Time: 8:30-9:30 a.m.CRN: GOL309.13Fee: $139CEUs: 0.4ORDates: Wednesdays, July 8 – 29Time: 6-7 p.m.CRN: GOL309.08Fee: $139CEUs: 0.4ORDates: Saturdays, July 11 – August 1Time: 8:30-9:30 a.m.CRN: GOL309.12Fee: $139CEUs: 0.4ORDates: Wednesdays, August 5 – 26Time: 6-7 p.m.CRN: GOL309.07Fee: $139CEUs: 0.4ORDates: Saturdays, August 8 – 29Time: 8:30-9:30 a.m.CRN: GOL309.11Fee: $139CEUs: 0.4Instructor: PGA and LPGA Golf Professionalsfrom Windy Hill Sports

LanguagesConversational ChineseThis course is a continuation of Conver-sational Chinese. It is designed for adultstudents who want to continue theirstudy of Mandarin Chinese. The coursewill focus on conversational Chineseused in travel and daily activities. You willlearn grammar to more easily understandChinese sentence structure. You will alsobe introduced to Chinese life and culture.To benefit from this class you shouldhave completed Beginning Chinese orhave learned some basic Chinese. Text-book information will be sent with thecourse confirmation letter.

Dates: Wednesdays, May 13 – July 22Time: 7:30-9 p.m.CRN: CHN309.01Fee: $219Instructor: Guanghui Cao, Ph.D.

Sports and GamesGolf for BeginnersAre you tired of being left at the officewhen everyone else goes to play golf?Or are you the driver of the beveragecart in the company tournament? This isyour time for a change! Sign up for be-ginning golf and you too can be on thelinks having fun and networking withyour peers. This class is designed for thetotal beginner and a great review forthose who need to brush up on the fun-damentals. We will cover the short gameof chipping, pitching, and putting, aswell as the full swing with irons andwoods. We will also cover the equipmentneeded to play, course management, andenough golf etiquette to make it safe tosend you out to play on the golf course.All classes are taught by qualified and en-thusiastic PGA or LPGA golf profes-sionals. Sign up early - space is limited!The student-teacher ratio is 7 to 1, soyou will get plenty of individual atten-tion. If you have to miss a class you willbe able to make it up in another class. Wewill provide all the equipment needed aswell as coupons for practice and play.Course will be held at Windy Hill SportsComplex, 16500 Midlothian Turnpike.

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Honorary Spider Golf PracticeIs your game stuck in a rut? Has yourpractice routine become boring, or areyou not even sure how to practice? Thenthis program is for you! As an HonorarySpider, you will learn how to pratice witha purpose like our Spider Golf Teamsdo. Taught by both UR golf coaches,you will fine tune your skills while learn-ing how to execute drills that you can doat your home course or range. Sign upearly! Class size is limited! Class meets atUR Golf Facility, 8010 Villa Park Drive.

Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 2 – 11Time: 6-7:30 p.m.CRN: GOL209.21Fee: $179Instructor: UR Golf Coaches

Women’s Only Intermediate GolfThis class is designed for women whohave had some experience with golf andare looking to brush up on their skills.Taught in a low pressure atmosphere,you will continue to build upon yourskills. Etiquette, rules and course man-agement are also discussed. Skills re-viewed include full swing, chipping,pitching, putting, and the sand game.Sign up early! Class size is limited! Classmeets at UR Golf Facility, 8010 VillaPark Drive.

Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, June 1 – 10Time: 6-7:30 p.m.CRN: GOL209.23Fee: $179Instructor: UR Golf Coaches

Intermediate Golf The next step to better golf! This com-prehensive instructional program willturn your bogeys into birdies with a littlepractice and instruction. Recommendedfor the golfer who has had some instruc-tion and/or limited playing experienceand would like to lower their score. Ourprofessional staff will teach you how tohit off side hill lies, fairway woods off ofthe grass, and play the sand bunkers andaround the green. We will also introducethe VSGA handicap system, which willtrack your scores to monitor yourprogress. All classes are taught by quali-fied and enthusiastic PGA or LPGAgolf professionals. Sign up early - spaceis limited! The student-teacher ratio is 7to 1, so you will get plenty of individualattention. If you have to miss a class youwill be able to make it up in anotherclass. We will provide all the equipmentneeded, as well as coupons for practiceand play. Course will be held at WindyHill Sports Complex, 16500 MidlothianTurnpike.

Dates: Thursdays, May 7 – 28Time: 6-7 p.m.CRN: GOL309.06Fee: $139CEUs: 0.4ORDates: Thursdays, June 4 – 25Time: 6-7 p.m.CRN: GOL309.05Fee: $139CEUs: 0.4ORDates: Thursdays, July 9 – 30Time: 6-7 p.m.CRN: GOL309.04Fee: $139CEUs: 0.4ORDates: Thursdays, August 6 – 27Time: 6-7 p.m.CRN: GOL309.03Fee: $139CEUs: 0.4Instructor: PGA and LPGA Golf Professionalsfrom Windy Hill Sports

Rock Climbing 101Learn about the exciting sport of rockclimbing and gain the skills required topass the Peak Experiences Belay Test.Rock Climbing 101 teaches all the basicsof climbing safety, including knot-tying,anchoring and belay technique. Classeswill also review fundamental verticalmovement skills with fun practice ses-sions that work on balance and footworkskills. The class will offer a weekly com-ponent dedicated to learning about gearspecific to the sport of climbing. Classmeets at Peak Experiences IndoorClimbing Center.

Dates: Tuesdays, June 2 – 23Time: 7-8:30 p.m.CRN: GAM309.01Fee: $129Instructor: Philip Ernest, Director of Instructionfor Peak Experiences

A Day of Discovery on the James RiverNEW! Explore the James River, by pontoon boat, and discover her natural won-ders and history. Cruise the James and view wildlife with binoculars in hand. Ride alongthe banks and marvel in the history that has given the James River the title of America'sfounding river. Departure location is Deep Bottom Boat Ramp in Henrico County.

Date Time CRN FeeSaturday, May 2 7-9 a.m. HIS209.63 $55

9:30-11:30 a.m. HIS209.64 $5512-2 p.m. HIS209.65 $55

Saturday, May 9 7-9 a.m. HIS209.66 $559:30-11:30 a.m. HIS209.67 $55

12-2 p.m. HIS209.68 $55Saturday, May 16 7-9 a.m. HIS209.69 $55

9:30-11:30 a.m. HIS209.70 $5512-2 p.m. HIS209.72 $55

Saturday, May 23 7-9 a.m. HIS209.74 $559:30-11:30 a.m. HIS209.75 $55

12-2 p.m. HIS209.76 $55Saturday, May 30 7-9 a.m. HIS209.77 $55

9:30-11:30 a.m. HIS209.78 $5512-2 p.m. HIS209.79 $55

Instructor: Captain Mike Ostrander, James River Fishing

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Date: Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 7 – 23,from 6:30-9:30 p.m.and July 25 – 26 (Dive times TBD)CRN: WTR309.03Fee: $399ORDate: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, July 10 – 12(daytime course hours TBD between student andinstructor)and July 25 – 26 (Dive times TBD)CRN: WTR309.04Fee: $399ORDate: Tuesdays and Thursdays, August 4 – 20,from 6:30-9:30 p.m.and August 29 – 30 (Dive times TBD)CRN: WTR309.01Fee: $399ORDate: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, August 7 – 9(daytime course hours TBD between student andinstructor)and August 20 and 30 (Dive times TBD)Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m.CRN: WTR309.02Fee: $399Instructor: Atlantis Divers Instructor

SCUBA: Rescue Diver CertificationNEW! Expand your knowledge and ex-perience level! The Rescue Diver courseis both challenging and rewarding. Res-cue divers learn to look beyond them-selves and consider the safety and wellbeing of other divers. Although thiscourse is challenging, it is a rewardingway to build your confidence. RescueDiver training will prepare you to pre-vent problems and, if necessary, managedive emergencies. Topics include: self-rescue and diver stress; emergency man-agement and equipment; panicked diverresponse; in-water breathing protocols;egress (exits); and dive accident scenar-ios. Course fee includes certification,books, materials, rental gear, pool andquarry fees. Students are required to pur-chase suitable mask, fins, snorkel andweight belt. The instructor will assist youwith these purchases once you enroll.Weekend meeting times will be deter-mined with the instructor once you en-roll.

Dates: Tuesday and Thursday, June 15 – 17from 6:30-9:30 p.m.and June 20 – 21 (Dive times TBD)CRN: WTR309.09Fee: $299ORDates: Tuesday and Thursday, August 10 – 12from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.and August 15 – 16 (Dive times TBD)CRN: WTR309.08Fee: $299Instructor: Atlantis Divers Instructor

SCUBA: Open Water SCUBADiver CertificationNEW! Your underwater adventure be-gins here! Imagine watching the waterlevel move up your mask as you slowlygo below the surface and continue tobreathe! It’s the most exciting feelingimaginable! Open Water SCUBA Diveris the entry level scuba certificationcourse, during which you will learn thefundamental knowledge and skills tosafely scuba dive in open water. Whenyou complete this class, you will be freeto explore and discover the many won-ders of the underwater world. Learnabout diving equipment, the science ofdiving, responsible diving practices andthe environment. Practice many skills inthe water for your safety and comfort,and complete your training with a mini-mum of five open water dives. Certifi-cate is earned by completing home study,watching the course video, reading thetext book, completing the knowledge re-views, and practicing confined WaterDives (in the pool) while applying yournew knowledge in a controlled environ-ment. In addition, each student com-pletes certification dives (open water)and an in-water evaluation of skills.Course fee includes certification, books,materials, rental gear, pool and quarryfees. Students are required to purchase asuitable mask, fins, snorkel and weightbelt. The instructor will provide assis-tance with these purchases. Weekendclass and dive times will be confirmedonce you register.

Date: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, June 5 – 7 (day-time course hours TBD between student and in-structor)and June 27 – 28 (Dive times TBD)CRN: WTR309.06Fee: $399ORDate: Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 9 – 25,from 6:30-9:30 p.m.and June 27 – 28 (Dive times TBD)CRN: WTR309.05Fee: $399OR

Discover the James River: Tidal WatersNEW! Explore the James River, by pon-toon boat, and discover her natural won-ders and history. Cruise four differentparts of the James’ tidal water and viewwildlife with binoculars in hand. Ridealong the banks and marvel in the his-tory that has given the James River thetitle of America’s founding river. Depar-ture locations include Osborne Landing,Deep Bottom Boat Landing and Ancar-rows Landing.

Dates: Mondays, May 4 – June 1No class May 25.Time: 6-8 p.m.CRN: HIS209.60Fee: $189ORDates: Wednesdays, May 6 – 27Time: 6-8 p.m.CRN: HIS209.61Fee: $189ORDates: Thursdays, May 7 – 28Time: 6-8 p.m.CRN: HIS209.62Fee: $189Instructor: Captain Mike Ostrander, JamesRiver Fishing

Discover the James: Richmondto Presquile IslandNEW! Discover the James River’swildlife and uncover her history whileexploring, by pontoon boat, the old andnew channels of the river from the Cityof Richmond to Presquile IslandWildlife Refuge. Information will be pre-sented about the history of the river, andbinoculars will be available for each par-ticipant to view the stunning wildlife.Enjoy the tranquility that only the JamesRiver can offer, and discover the abun-dant wildlife that lines her shores alongthe waters edge and in the trees. Expectto see bald eagles, blue heron, egret,geese, deer, and various song birds onyour discovery tour.

Dates: Wednesdays, July 1 – 22Time: 6-8 p.m.CRN: HIS309.10Fee: $189Instructor: Captain Mike Ostrander, JamesRiver Fishing

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SCUBA: Advanced Open WaterCertificationNEW! Learn which diving specialties in-terest you, and what type of diving youenjoy most. Gain more confidence andcapability. Begin to consider the directiondiving will take you, as you go for every-thing it has to offer! The AdvancedDiver course is an enjoyable certificationcourse for certified divers who desire ad-ditional training and want to learn moreabout different diving opportunities. Aspart of your certification, you will com-plete a minimum of six open water dives.This course also covers night or low visi-bility diving, deep diving (130 feet maxi-mum depth), wreck, peak performer,search and recovery, and navigation as-pects of scuba diving. Course fee in-cludes certification, books, materials,rental gear, pool and quarry fees. Stu-dents are required to purchase suitablemask, fins, snorkel and weight belt. Theinstructor will assist you with these pur-chases once you enroll. Course meetingtimes will be determined with the in-structor once you enroll.

Dates: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, July 17 – 19Time: TBD between student and instructorCRN: WTR309.07Fee: $199Instructor: Atlantis Divers Instructor

Youth ProgramsKids Cookies ’N CreamNEW! Little chefs - join us in the kitchenfor two types of dessert favorites - cook-ies and ice cream! We’ll talk a little aboutthe science behind these treats, ice crys-tals, freezing and the chemistry experi-ments of baking fun. Learn throughfood and gain new kitchen skills! Youcan bet we’ll be making ice cream sand-wiches from all our creations!

Date: Saturday, June 6Time: 1-4 p.m.CRN: YTH309.60Fee: $59Instructor: Sarah Mitchell, personal chef, culinary instructor

Kids Hawaiian LuauNEW! Put on a lei and party with us aswe put together this luau party meal!Young chefs will gain confidence andskills with these recipes that will helpthem conquer whatever they try in thekitchen.

Date: Saturday, July 11Time: 10 a.m.- 1 p.m.CRN: YTH309.61Fee: $59Instructor: Sarah Mitchell, personal chef, culinary instructor

Youth Cooking Camp - Cooking with CreativityNEW! For kids ages 8 - 11, enjoy a fullweek at cooking camp! Did you knowthat cooking is just like putting togetherthe Lego blocks to build something, orlike sitting down with a palate of paintsto create a picture? Learn to put differentingredients together to make a nutritiousand healthy meal for your body andmind! You will learn all of the kitchentools that will help you make excitingmeals. Explore different cultures andtheir food with a variety of vegetariandishes from five countries. Did youknow that ordinary pasta can be made inmany different ways? Get your passportready as we travel to Italy, Morocco,Mexico, India and China, and enjoy ahands-on cooking experience!

Dates: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, June 22 – 26Time: 10 a.m.- 1 p.m.CRN: YTH309.40Fee: $199ORDates: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, July 20 – 24Time: 10 a.m.- 1 p.m.CRN: YTH309.41Fee: $199Instructor: Asha Doshi, Mom’s Cooking Institute

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Teen Cooking - Get Ready forCooking On Your Own!NEW! Now that you are getting ready tomove out on your own or go to college, itis very important to eat healthy! This classis designed for young adults - learn how tocook quick and easy dishes. It is not diffi-cult to cook a meal while you are in adorm or apartment. Learn to plan menus,grocery shopping and time managementfor cooking. Create healthy, vegetariandishes when you are away from home!

Dates: Friday, June 26 from 6-9 p.m. and Saturday, June 27 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. CRN: YTH309.42Fee: $159ORDates: Friday, July 17 from 6-9 p.m. and Saturday, July 18 from 10 a.m.- 1 p.m.CRN: YTH309.43Fee: $159Instructor: Asha Doshi, Mom’s Cooking Institute

Basic Money Sense: Prepare tobe Fiscally ResponsibleNEW! This course is designed to prepareyoung people entering the workingworld, and how best to begin the processof managing your finances for the firsttime. Topics covered include: establish-ing a budget, getting your credit off tothe right start, picking a job with goodbenefits, the importance of buying ahome, understanding taxes, creating a secure financial plan, and investing foryour future.

Dates: Tuesday and Thursday, May 5 – 7Time: 5-8 p.m.CRN: FIN309.08Fee: $89Instructor: Dr. Kelly Decker, Financial Advisor,MS, LUTCF, NAIFA member, MDRT member

Junior Animal KeeperDesigned for third and fourth graders,this hands-on course provides a fun andeducational introduction to caring forMaymont’s domestic and exotic animals,with an emphasis on the Children’sFarm. During narrated tours, demonstra-tions and practical exercises, students willlearn species identification, animal terms,nutrition, animal behavior and animalhusbandry practices. Through practicalhands-on animal care, students will learnhow to shift animals from various ex-hibits, prepare diets and clean enclosures.This class will be held at Maymont Chil-dren’s Farm. It is conducted outdoors, soappropriate clothing is required.

Dates: Saturdays, May 9 – 16 Time: 9:30 a.m.- noonCRN: YTH209.08Fee: $69Instructor: Maymont Zoologists

Junior Golf CampThis class is for junior golfers of varyingabilities ages 8 - 18. Taught in a fun andgame-oriented atmosphere, juniors willset the foundation for a lifetime of funon the golf course. Skills covered includefull swing, chipping, pitching, puttingand the sand game. Sign up early! Classsize is limited! Course meets at UR GolfFacility, 8010 Villa Park Drive.

Dates: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, August 3 – 6Time: 9 a.m.- noonCRN: YTH209.20Fee: $179Instructor: UR Golf Coaches

Adult-Youth Beginner GolfWould you like to spend more time withyour Junior golfer? Tired of your son ordaughter beating you on the course?Why not work it out together by signingup for a game improving golf clinic! Thebonus is, while you get better at golf, youspend quality time together. This class isfor the beginner golfer as well as a re-fresher for existing players. All levels arewelcome. One student must be 18 andolder, and the Junior must be 17 oryounger. In four weeks we will cover theshort game of chipping, pitching, puttingand the full swing with woods and irons.We will also go over the equipmentneeded to play and enough golf etiquetteand rules to make it fun to play together.All classes are taught by qualified and en-thusiastic LPGA and PGA Golf Profes-sionals. Sign up early – space is limited!You must sign up separately and the feesare per person. If you need to miss aclass you can make it up in another ses-sion. Courses are held at Windy HillSports Complex, 16500 MidlothianTurnpike.

Dates: Sundays, May 3 – 31No class May 24Time: 2-3 p.m.CRN: GOL309.40Fee: $139ORDates: Sundays, June 7 – 28Time: 2-3 p.m.CRN: GOL309.41Fee: $139ORDates: Sundays, July 12 – August 2Time: 2-3 p.m.CRN: GOL309.42Fee: $139ORDates: Sundays, August 9 – 30Time: 2-3 p.m.CRN: GOL309.43Fee: $139Instructor: PGA and LPGA Golf Professionalsfrom Windy Hill Sports

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Fundamental Soccer: A Beginner’s CourseNEW! Youth ages 5 – 18, come exploreand enjoy this introduction to the funda-mentals of soccer! Learn how to kick,stop, juggle, and pass a ball through vari-ous exercises and small-sided games. Youwill also learn the rules of the game, in-cluding Offsides, Hand-ball and YellowCard vs Red Card. Students will be bro-ken up into groups based on age. Prac-tice field will be chosen based on thelocation of students enrolled in thecourse.

Dates: Saturdays, May 2 – 30Time: 9:30-11:30 a.m.CRN: YTH309.79Fee: $169Instructor: Dennis Nelson, Owner of Fundamental Soccer, “C” License, 20 years experience coaching

Taming the Shrew: A Shakespeare Camp for YouthBe a Shakespeare player this summer!Join Richmond Shakespeare’s profes-sional actor-teachers in a summer campthat unlocks the best of the Bard for stu-dents in grades 4 - 7. Camp participantswill spend a week rehearsing an abbrevi-ated version of The Taming of theShrew that will be performed for familyand friends at the end of the week. Stu-dents will be introduced to basic dra-matic skills such as enunciation, focus,cooperation, voice projection and acting.Students will also learn how to under-stand and speak Shakespeare’s text, withsome fun historical and cultural factsabout Shakespeare’s England thrown in!At the end of the camp, participants willhave the opportunity to attend a produc-tion of the Richmond Shakespeare Festi-val at Agecroft Hall.

Dates: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thurs-day, Friday, July 6 – 10Time: 9 a.m.- noonCRN: YTH309.67Fee: $159Instructor: Richmond Shakespeare actors andinstructors

Babysitter Training Basics Designed for 11 - 15 year olds, theAmerican Red Cross Babysitter’s Train-ing course can help students learn howto interview for a babysitting job, choosesafe and age-appropriate toys and games,understand diapering and feeding tech-niques, handle bedtime issues, and muchmore! Learn tips for having a safebabysitting experience. Course fee in-cludes the ARC Babysitter’s TrainingHandbook, supplies and materials, aswell as additional course handouts. Thiscourse also satisfies requirements for theGirl Scout badge. Students must be 11years old by the completion date of theclass. Student should bring a bag lunch.

Date: Tuesday, June 23Time: 9 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.CRN: YTH309.71Fee: $89ORDate: Monday, July 13Time: 9 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.CRN: YTH309.72Fee: $89ORDate: Saturday, August 1Time: 9 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.CRN: YTH309.70Fee: $89Instructor: Carolyn Wallace, American Red Cross

Babysitter’s Training Beyond the Basics - First Aid and CPRfor Children and InfantsNEW! Designed for 11 - 15 year olds,the American Red Cross Babysitter’sTraining Beyond the Basics will teachfirst aid and CPR for infants and chil-dren. Learn tips for having a safebabysitting experience. Course fee in-cludes the ARC Babysitter’s TrainingHandbook, supplies and materials forperforming first aid, as well as additionalcourse handouts. Students must com-plete Babysitter’s Training Basics prior totaking this class. Student should bring abag lunch.

Date: Tuesday, July 14Time: 9 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.CRN: YTH309.73Fee: $89Instructor: Carolyn Wallace, American Red Cross

SAT Prep ClassesOur S.T.E.P.S. to SUCCESSSAT PrepClasses focus on three major areas:

Critical Reading: Measures abilitiesin extended reasoning, literal compre-hension, vocabulary in context.

Mathematics: Measures abilities innumbers and operations, algebra andfunctions, geometry and measurement,data analysis, statistics, probability.

Writing: Measures mastery of stan-dard/written English, along with skillsin developing and expressing a pointof view on an issue.

Class Details: With instruction givenby highly experienced education pro-fessionals, sessions offer intensepractice and review of questions andanswers commonly found on the Rea-soning Test. Students are introducedto important skills, strategies, andtechniques which are essential forachieving positive results on test day.

Classes are held on campus, wherestudents are presented with a uniqueopportunity to learn in a college envi-ronment and actively engage in con-centrated and focused lessonsthroughout the session. All books andmaterials are included during ourworkshops and sessions.

Summer Sessions: Summer Workshops will be offered inJune, July and August. These week-day classes are structured to provideintensive review in both the verbaland math portions of the test. New tothe program this year, Focus Sessionswill also be available for studentsseeking to concentrate specifically ineither math or verbal components ofthe test.

For more information:

As dates and costs are confirmed, details will be posted on our websiteat: http://scs.richmond.edu/ocpe/sat.For more information contact Mary C. Raymond at (804) 287-6302 [email protected].

YOUTH PROGRAMS


Children’s Technology Workshop icamp™Children's Technology Workshop icamp provides children in grades 2 - 8 withthe chance to author their own day camp experience. Children complete ap-plied-technology adventures that are customized to their skill level. Activitiesoccur both on and off the computer with a focus on engineering and robot-ics, video game creation, animation, and graphic design. During the first ac-tivity at camp, children will select 3 - 6 adventure projects that they willcomplete during their week-long session. Students can choose fromamong 10 theme-based adventures: Animation Alive; Expedition Egypt;Fashion Designer; Mission to Mars; Medieval; Architect; Olympics;Team F1 Racing; Rescue; and Gamemaker Guru (grades 4 - 8 only).

Our highly trained adventure guides help children to select programsthat suit their age, area of interest, and skill level to maxi-

mize the fun and thrill of success. Student-teacher ratio is7 to 1. Students can choose to attend a half-day or full-

day camp. If attending for half-day, students shouldbring a snack and drink. If attending for the full-

day camp, students should bring snacks, drinksand a bag lunch. Students will take fun activitybreaks outside, so please send students to campwith sunscreen and appropriate clothing.

Fee: $289 for half-day (morning or afternoon)week of camp, or $549 for full-day (9am –4pm) week of camp. Full day campers shouldregister for both the morning and afternoonsession for the week, and they will receive adiscount.Note: Please register using the CRN thatcorresponds to the week and session andyou choose. If registering for a full day,please include both the morning CRN andafternoon CRN on the registration form.


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icamp Sessions™

July 13 – 17

Morning (9 a.m.–noon) YTH309.01Afternoon (1– 4 p.m.) YTH309.02

July 20 – 24


July 27 – 31

Morning (9 a.m.–noon) YTH309.05Afternoon (1–4 p.m.) YTH308.06

August 3 – 7


August 10 – 14


August 17 – 21


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2009 Summer Reading ProgramsPhonics • Comprehension • Fluency • Love of ReadingFive Different Programs for 4-Year-Olds through Entering 5th Graders. These programs teach the essential phonics and compre-hension skills required to become a fluent reader. Our students also learn the wordattack skills needed for multisyllable words, aswell as the advanced comprehension skills required for textbooks and literature. Mastery of these skills will make reading mucheasier and more enjoyable, and will greatly increase your child’s confidence in school.

Comprehension • Speed Reading • Study SkillsPrograms for Entering 6th-8th and Entering 9th-11th Graders. Our average student improves readingcomprehension one to two grade levels while more than doubling reading speed. Students canlearn the best way to improve vocabulary, study textbooks, take notes, andprepare for tests. Learning these skills will make it easier to completeassignments quickly and get better grades, and will help your child be-come a successful, motivated student.

Speed Reading for Work, School, and RecreationFor Adults, College Students, and Entering High School Seniors. Our adult speed reading programmay help you read three to four times faster in novels, newspapers, and most business and schoolmaterials. In more difficult reading, such as academic and professional journals or college text-books, you can learn to read two to three times faster. In addition, you’ll learn comprehension, con-centration, and retention techniques, enabling you to remember more, while reading much faster.As a special bonus, you will receive a lifetime instruction privilege which allows you to repeat theprogram at any time–for free!These popular classes are taught by professional instructors from the Institute of Reading Devel-opment, which has been teaching these classes for 35 years. To register or receive more informa-tion, please contact the Institute of Reading Development at (800) 978-9596, 8 a.m.–10 p.m.Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m.–9 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Saturday.

Study smarter. Not harder.

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TRIPS AND TOURS

Hapsburg Capitals: Prague, Vienna and Budapest. Aug 12-22, 2009 Cost: $3,950Three of Europe's most scintillating capitals, along with some of the tiny towns thecommercial trips don't have time to visit! We'll do some of our walking trips that giveyou the heart and soul of these places, plus enough free time to be your own tourguide! If Austria, Hungary and the Czech Republic are for you, then get more details!As with all of our trips, space is limited!

Basic EgyptJanuary 8-21, 2010 Cost: $4,800Join us for an in-depth view of the European Union’s newest member! Gdansk with itsMedieval crane and stirring site of the Solidarity movement, Warsaw, risen from thedust of WWII, Auschwitz with its evocative ambiance, Czestochowa, and Krakow -one of Dr. Ostrand’s ‘magical’ cities! They’re all here, along with a couple of off-the-track gems too rarely seen by tourists.

Advanced EgyptJanuary 22 - February 7, 2010 Cost: $4,800 Our fourth and final trip, and we’re going to fill in the gaps! Alexandria, ancient andMedieval Cairo, Fayum and the rarely-visited pyramids, and the biggie – Mons Por-phyrites —seen by fewer than 500 people since the Roman Empire!

Alexander the Great and the Greek Bronze AgeSept., 2010 Cost: TBAJoin us for ‘the other’ Greece! We’ll skip the classical ‘stuff ’, except for another look in-side the Parthenon, and go back a further thousand years in time! Mycenae and Tiryns,the Minoans on Crete, and Bronze Age Santorini! Last chance! And Pre-Trip with us toMacedonia and the glories of Alexander the Great!

Trips and ToursInternational Horizons, Inc. is offering a variety of trips andtours to exotic locations aroundthe world. Each trip is led by aspecialist in the area to be visitedand highlights a variety of interestsincluding history, archaeology, architecture, local culture, floraand fauna and behind-the-scenestreasures.For itineraries or to register for a trip:• Call International Horizons at

(877) IH TOURS (877-448-6877)• E-mail:

[email protected] prices listed are subject tochange.



Cancellation and Refund PolicyThe Office of Community and Profes-sional Education reserves the right tocancel any class or make any otherchanges it deems necessary. Course feeswill be refunded in full when the Officeof Community and Professional Educa-tion cancels a course.

We recognize you may occasionally needto cancel your registration. If you wishto receive a refund, we must receive yourwritten request for cancellation no lessthan five business days prior to the classstart date. A 50% processing fee will bededucted from the refund. We regret thatwe cannot provide a refund if we receiveyour written cancellation in four or fewerbusiness days before the class start date.However, we will issue a credit in theform of a gift certificate in the amountof the class fee for future registration.Please note that your refund may takeseveral weeks to process. We cannotissue a refund or credit once a class hasstarted.

Class LocationMost courses are held on the University ofRichmond campus, but some are held atlocal businesses. Exact locations are sentto the participant in a confirmation via e-mail and mail before the course begins.

Inclement WeatherIn the event of inclement weather, callthe University’s inclement weather hot-line at (804) 289-8760.

University of Richmond AlumniUniversity of Richmond alumni with anassociates, baccalaureate or advanced degree are entitled to a 25% discount on ONE class per semester. Alumni dis-count does not apply to travel programs,conferences, special programs, member-ship fees, certificate programs or applica-tion fees. This discount may only be usedby alumni (not their spouses or children).

Continuing Education UnitsSome courses in this catalog qualify forCEUs (Continuing Education Units).One Continuing Education Unit repre-sents ten (10) contact hours of participa-tion in an organized continuingeducation program.

CEUs are measured as whole and frac-tional units. For example, a course thatmeets for fifteen hours would be eligible

for 1.5 CEUs. A permanent record ofyour CEUs will be maintained by the Of-fice of the University Registrar and isavailable upon request by completing aTranscript Request Form.

Registration DeadlinesIt is extremely important that you regis-ter at least one week prior to the start ofthe course. Registration deadlines havebeen put in place to allow for an accurateenrollment count needed for planningclassroom needs, course materials, andfood or travel logistics related to theclass. If you submit your registrationafter the deadline, we cannot guaranteethat you will receive a space in thecourse.

School of Continuing StudiesStaffJames L. Narduzzi, Ph.D., DeanPatricia Brown, Ed.D., Senior Associate

DeanNed Swartz, Ed.D., Associate DeanDavid Kitchen, Ph.D., Associate DeanJames Campbell, M.A., Director of

MarketingPhil Melita, M.B.A., Marketing and

Communications CoordintorDaniel Hocutt, M.A., Web ManagerVivian Marccochio, B.A., Graphic

Design CoordinatorKathy Powers, M.S.F.S., Institute on

Philanthropy Program Coordinator Linda Tucker, Customer ServiceJoanne Charlesworth, Customer Service

Office of Community andProfessional Education StaffPamela B. Johnson, B.S., C.P.P., DirectorStephanie Bowlin, B.S., C.P.P., Program

Manager, Community EducationOutreach

Cary Jamieson, B.F.A., Landscape DesignProgram Specialist

Anna Kay Travis, Registration andOperations Coordinator

Chef Martin E. Gravely, B.S., CulinaryCenter Coordinator

Special AccommodationsIf you need special accommodations to

attend a class, please notify the Office of

Community and Professional Education,

School of Continuing Studies, at (804)

289-8133 at least 15 days in advance.

Jeanne Clery Disclosure StatementThe University Police Department, incompliance with the Jeanne CleryDisclosure Act, publishes an annualreport outlining its policies, func-tions, campus safety plans, preven-tion techniques, and tabulatedstatistics for the most recent three-year period. For a copy of the Depart-ment’s Annual Report, call (804)289-8715, write the University ofRichmond Police Department, att.Jeanne Clery Crime Statistician,Special Programs Building, 31 URDrive, University of Richmond, VA23173 or access the report online athttp://oncampus.richmond.edu/administration/police/ccra/index.htm

Non-discrimination PolicyEvery University staff member, fac-ulty member and student (part- orfull-time) has the right to work andstudy in an environment free fromdiscrimination and harassment andshould be treated with dignity and respect. The University prohibits dis-crimination and harassment againstapplicants, students, faculty or staffon the basis of race, religion, na-tional or ethnic origin, age, sexualorientation, disability, status as a veteran or any classification pro-tected by local, state or federal law.Any inquiries regarding the Univer-sity’s policies in these areas shouldbe directed to the Office of the VicePresident for Student Affairs,University of Richmond, VA 23173,telephone (804) 289-8032.

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2. Course Information! I am a University of Richmond alumna/us with an associate, baccalaureate or advanced

degree utilizing my 25% discount on ONE class per semester. I understand that my alumni discount does not apply to travel programs, or application fees. This discount may only be usedby alumni (not by spouse or children).

! I am a University of Richmond employee (or dependent) utilizing my Tuition Remissionbenefit. I understand that this benefit has restrictions and may not be applicable to allnon-credit courses offered by the School of Continuing Studies.

Course Name Course Start Date CRN # Fee Discount Total

SAMPLE: Interior Design and Decorating 06/26/08 INT308.67 $99 n/a $99

Grand Total

3. Payment Information Your payment MUST accompany this form. Please refer to our Cancellation and Refund Policy listed below.

Mail This Form To UsComplete this registration formand mail it to:OCPE Registration and Operations

CoordinatorSchool of Continuing StudiesUniversity of Richmond, VA 23173

Register OnlineYou can now register online for most of the classes in thiscatalog. Go online to scs.richmond.edu/thinkagain and findthe course(s) for which you’d like to register. Look for the“Register Online” link and click it to proceed with youronline registration.Special Accommodations If you require special accommo-dations to attend a class, please notify the Office of Commu-nity and Professional Education at least 15 days in advance.

Fax This Form To Us

(804) 484-1585Secure FaxTo register for Institute onPhilanthropy classes,fax to (804) 484-1474.

Think Again Non-Credit Registration Form SUMMER 2009

Bring This Form To UsCustomer Service is availableMonday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m.–7 p.m.and Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

NOTE: This schedule is subject tochange for summer hours, holidaysand special events. Please call (804)289-8133 to verify hours.

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1. Student Information What kind of a student are you? ! New Student ! Returning Student

Mailing Address

TelephoneDay Evening

Name Phone

FaxGenderBirth Date

Are you interested in learning about other School of Continuing Studies courses,programs and events? ! Yes ! NoIf so, how do you prefer to be notified? ! Mail ! E-mail ! Other

! Male ! Female/ /

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Are you a UR Alumna/us? ! Yes ! NoYear of Graduation Degree

! CheckPlease enclose check made payable to University of Richmond.

! University of Richmond Professional Development

Dept. Charge Index Acct:

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! Credit CardPlease charge my: ! VISA ! MasterCard ! American Express

Account Number

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Signature Amount $

Using a discount? Fill in your code here:

Ethnic Group (Optional)

1 ! American Indian 2 ! Asian/Pacific Islander 3 ! Black Non-Hispanic4 ! Caucasian 5 ! Hispanic 6 ! Multiracial

Thank you for registering. You will be notified of course status prior to the start of class. One registrationform per person. This form may be duplicated. If you are using a gift certificate, deduct the value as a discountand attach the certificate.

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2. Course Information! I am a University of Richmond alumna/us with an associate, baccalaureate or advanced

degree utilizing my 25% discount on ONE class per semester. I understand that my alumni discount does not apply to travel programs, or application fees. This discount may only be usedby alumni (not by spouse or children).

! I am a University of Richmond employee (or dependent) utilizing my Tuition Remissionbenefit. I understand that this benefit has restrictions and may not be applicable to allnon-credit courses offered by the School of Continuing Studies.

Course Name Course Start Date CRN # Fee Discount Total

SAMPLE: Interior Design and Decorating 06/26/08 INT308.67 $99 n/a $99

Grand Total

3. Payment Information Your payment MUST accompany this form. Please refer to our Cancellation and Refund Policy listed below.

Mail This Form To UsComplete this registration formand mail it to:OCPE Registration and Operations

CoordinatorSchool of Continuing StudiesUniversity of Richmond, VA 23173

Register OnlineYou can now register online for most of the classes in thiscatalog. Go online to scs.richmond.edu/thinkagain and findthe course(s) for which you’d like to register. Look for the“Register Online” link and click it to proceed with youronline registration.Special Accommodations If you require special accommo-dations to attend a class, please notify the Office of Commu-nity and Professional Education at least 15 days in advance.

Fax This Form To Us

(804) 484-1585Secure FaxTo register for Institute onPhilanthropy classes,fax to (804) 484-1474.

Think Again Non-Credit Registration Form SUMMER 2009

Bring This Form To UsCustomer Service is availableMonday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m.–7 p.m.and Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

NOTE: This schedule is subject tochange for summer hours, holidaysand special events. Please call (804)289-8133 to verify hours.

Please check if one applies.

UR ID Number

State ZIP CodeCity

Name

1. Student Information What kind of a student are you? ! New Student ! Returning Student

Mailing Address

TelephoneDay Evening

Name Phone

FaxGenderBirth Date

Are you interested in learning about other School of Continuing Studies courses,programs and events? ! Yes ! NoIf so, how do you prefer to be notified? ! Mail ! E-mail ! Other

! Male ! Female/ /

E-mail Address

In Case of Emergency, Contact

Are you a UR Alumna/us? ! Yes ! NoYear of Graduation Degree

! CheckPlease enclose check made payable to University of Richmond.

! University of Richmond Professional Development

Dept. Charge Index Acct:

Supervisor Printed Name:

Supervisor Signature:

! Credit CardPlease charge my: ! VISA ! MasterCard ! American Express

Account Number

Cardholder’s Name Expiration Date

Signature Amount $

Using a discount? Fill in your code here:

Ethnic Group (Optional)

1 ! American Indian 2 ! Asian/Pacific Islander 3 ! Black Non-Hispanic4 ! Caucasian 5 ! Hispanic 6 ! Multiracial

Thank you for registering. You will be notified of course status prior to the start of class. One registrationform per person. This form may be duplicated. If you are using a gift certificate, deduct the value as a discountand attach the certificate.

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