Spring 2013 Community Education Noncredit Classes
Alternative Adult Studies / Art & Literature / Computers / Home & Garden / Languages
Money / Photography / Recreation/Enrichment / Special Interest / Sports / Wellness & Exercise / Wine Tasting
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ALTERNATIVE ADULT STUDIES
GREAT DECISIONS 2013
Join us each week as we engage in an exciting and intellectually stimulating discussion of challenging current global issues and their implications for America and the world today and tomorrow. Through lectures, discussion, and expert commentators provided in video programs developed by the Foreign Policy Association, we will explore the following topic and others. Topics include:
• Future of the Euro
• Egypt
• NATO
• Myanmar and Southeast Asia
• Intervention
• Iran
• China in Africa
• Threat Assessment
Class length: 10 weeks, Thursdays, February 14 – April 25 (No class March 21)
Time: 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Instructor: Dr. John Dreifort, Professor of History, Wichita State University and Executive Secretary of the Wichita Committee on Foreign Relations
Fee: $134 per person
Location: Hughes Metropolitan Complex, 29th Street at Oliver
THE NEW TESTAMENT: STORY & HISTORY
This class will cover both the story in the New Testament and early Christian writings. We will also examine the history of how these texts were written and what we can know about the lives and times of the communities that produced them.
Class length: 10 weeks, Tuesdays, February 5 – April 9
Time: 2 – 4 p.m.
Location: WSU South Campus, 200 W. Greenway, Suite 15A, Derby
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Class length: 10 weeks, Tuesdays, February 5 – April 9
Time: 7 – 9 p.m.
Instructor: Rannfrid Thelle
Fee: $109 per person
Location: Hughes Metropolitan Complex, 29th Street at Oliver
ART & LITERATURE
LEARN THE BASICS OF WRITING POPULAR FICTION
If you have a desire to write popular fiction, this class is for you. The instructor currently has 17 published novels, written under the pseudonym of Shawna Delacorte. The class includes such topics as plot development, creating characters, dialogue and narrative, conflict, point of view, research and
a brief discussion of computer word processing and manuscript format. The class will conclude with a short session on publishing. Prerequisites for this class are an understanding of proper grammar and a serious desire to write fiction.
Class length: 8 weeks, Wednesdays, March 13 – May 1
Time: 7 - 9 p.m.
Instructor: Sharon Dennison, Author
Fee: $95 per person
Location: Hughes Metropolitan Complex, 29th Street at Oliver
Class maximum: 30 participants
MEMOIR WRITING
Memory can be a starting point for a memoir. In this course we will explore ways to write about your memories, what meaning this writing helps you discover, what “big questions” this writing helps you answer. We will write in class and share pieces we are working on.
Course length: 6 weeks, Wednesdays, March 13 – April 24 (No class March 20)
Time: 7 – 9 p.m.
Instructor: Debra Seely
Fee: $75 per person
Location: Hughes Metropolitan Complex, 29th Street at Oliver
PRAIRIE LITERATURE
If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to grow up on the prairie frontier, here’s your chance to live the experience imaginatively through authors Laura Ingalls Wilder, Willa Cather, Wallace Stegner, Elliott West, and others. This course will look at scenes from these authors’ works, among them Little House on the Prairie, By the Shores of Silver Lake, My Antonia, Big Rock Candy Mountain, and Growing Up With the Country, and place them in a historical and literary context. No books required.
Course length: 4 weeks, Wednesdays, February 13 – March 6
Time: 7 – 9 p.m.
Instructor: Debra Seely
Fee: $65 per person
Location: Hughes Metropolitan Complex, 29th Street at Oliver
COMPUTERS
BEGINNING MICROSOFT EXCEL 2010
This class will introduce you to spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel 2010. Topics covered include: entering, navigating, modifying, moving and copying data, formatting, and printing. You’ll learn how this program can be utilized at home or work. Students should have a basic understanding of computer and mouse operations.
Class length: 2 weeks, Thursdays, March 28 & April 4
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Lana Johnson
Fee: $117 per person, includes text
Location: WSU West Campus, 3801 N. Walker Ave. (East of 37th St. N. & Maize Rd.)
Class maximum: 28 participants
BEGINNING MICROSOFT WORD 2010
This class will introduce you to word-processing using Microsoft Word 2010. You will learn to edit text, set page alignments, use tools such as spell check and thesaurus, as well as how to save, retrieve, and copy your text. Students should have a basic understanding of computer and mouse operations.
Class length: 2 weeks, Thursdays, February 21 & 28
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Lana Johnson
Fee: $117 per person, includes text
Location: WSU West Campus, 3801 N. Walker Ave. (East of 37th St. N. & Maize Rd.)
Class maximum: 28 participants
COMPUTER BASICS
In this course you will use Windows 7 to create a document, organize and save files, create an efficient work environment, work with media, and find information on the Internet using Internet Explorer. This course is intended for the First Time computer user.
Class length: 2 weeks, Thursdays, February 7 & 14
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Lana Johnson
Fee: $117 per person
Location: WSU West Campus, 3801 N. Walker Ave. (East of 37th St. N. & Maize Rd.)
Class maximum: 16 participants
INTERMEDIATE MICROSOFT EXCEL 2010
This class will enable you to streamline and enhance your spreadsheets with templates, charts, graphics, and formulas. Students should have completed Beginning Microsoft Excel 2010 or have had considerable experience using Excel.
Class length: 2 weeks, Thursdays, April 25 & May 2
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Lana Johnson
Fee: $117 per person, includes text
Location: WSU West Campus, 3801 N. Walker Ave.(East of 37th St. N. & Maize Rd.)
Class maximum: 28 participants
INTERMEDIATE MICROSOFT WORD 2010
Students will increase the complexity of their Microsoft Word 2010 documents by adding components such as customized lists, tables, charts, and graphics. You will also create personalized efficiency tools. Students should have completed Beginning Microsoft Word 2010 or have extensive experience in using Word.
Class length: 2 weeks, Thursdays, March 7 & 14
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Lana Johnson
Fee: $117 per person, includes text
Location: WSU West Campus, 3801 N. Walker Ave. (East of 37th St. N. & Maize Rd.)
Class maximum: 28 participants
INTRODUCTION TO POWERPOINT 2010
Learn the basics of Microsoft PowerPoint presentation software such as creating and editing slides, using the drawing tools, clip art, charts, and graphs, and adding transitions, animation, and sound. Prerequisites: Students should have a basic understanding of computer and mouse operations. Experience with Windows is helpful but not necessary.
Class length: 2 weeks, Thursday, May 9 & 16
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Lana Johnson
Fee: $117 per person, includes text
Location: WSU West Campus, 3801 N. Walker Ave. (East of 37th St. N. & Maize Rd.)
Class maximum: 28 participants
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Home & Garden
BASIC PRINCIPLES OF LANDSCAPE DESIGN
A four-week lecture series focusing on the basic principles of landscape design applied at a residential scale. Topics include: basic design principles, the development of design objectives, conceptual design and planting design including Xeriscaping, and Edible landscaping.
Class length: 4 weeks, Tuesdays, February 5 – 26
Time: 7 – 9 p.m.
Location: Hughes Metropolitan Complex, 29th Street at Oliver
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Class length: 4 weeks, Wednesdays, February 6 – 27
Time: 7 – 9 p.m..
Location: WSU South Campus, 200 W. Greenway, Suite 15A, Derby
Instructor: Kurt Huiras
Fee: $68 per person
CONTAINER GARDENING
This class will cover the important aspects of choosing a container, plant choices, maintenance and winter options. The focus will be on what to plant, when to plant and spacing as well as learning to deal with pests and disease. We will also learn techniques for wintering your containers and winter plants. Create your planting plan for spring. Put a little spring in your February.
Class length: 4 weeks, Saturdays, February 2 – 23
Time: 10 a.m. – 12 noon
Instructor: Peggy Griffith
Fee: $68 per person
Location: Hughes Metropolitan Complex, 29th Street at Oliver
FLORAL ARRANGING
This is a hands on class on floral arranging. Arrangements will include a vase arrangement, fresh cut flowers, dried and silk arrangements. In addition to making arrangements, instruction includes making bows with various types of ribbon, and collecting flowers for fresh and dried arrangements.
Class length: 4 weeks, Thursdays, March 7 – 28
Time: 7 – 9 p.m.
Instructor: Jodi Gieser
Fee: $75 per person
Location: Hughes Metropolitan Complex, 29th Street at Oliver
INTERIOR DESIGN: TWENTY QUESTIONS
Ever wonder how a professional interior designer creates those great rooms?
It’s all about asking the right questions. When you have the answers to a few
key questions, you are on your way to making good design decisions. This
class will help you ask the right questions, however, will not include
individual consultation.
Class length: 2 weeks, Mondays, March 4 & 11
Time: 7 - 9 p.m.
Instructor: William Little
Fee: $60 per person
Location: Hughes Metropolitan Complex, 29th Street at Oliver
IT’S ALL ABOUT COLOR!
In design it is imperative to remember the importance of color. The difficulties most people have in unifying a look is directly related to color. A room can feel wrong for no other reason than the color, but why? It can be too cool, too energizing, or just plain ugly. The way you feel in a room directly relates to the color. Most people have heard the phrase color-coordination but very few know what it means. What is a color wheel and how can we use it to help with coordination? All of these topics will be addressed, discussed, and used to get another step closer to really understanding the role color plays in the designers’ world. Builds on the premise of “Interior Design: Twenty Questions;” which is recommended before this class.
Class length: 2 weeks, Mondays, March 25 & April 1
Time: 7 - 9 p.m.
Instructor: William Little
Fee: $60 per person
Location: Hughes Metropolitan Complex, 29th Street at Oliver
LEARN TO KNIT
Knitting is the perfect way to get back to the basics....in this world of fast, easy and replaceable....this craft is the perfect way to go green. Not only can you create everything from a wonderful wardrobe to a child’s toy, it is one of the most calming and love giving traditions. There is nothing like getting or giving something that has been hand made. Through this basic knitting class you will learn the basic stitches and pattern reading of this wonderful craft, finishing with designing a wonderful project of your own....a list of all that you need will be given with your class confirmation.
Class length: 6 weeks, Mondays, February 25 – April 1
Time: 2 – 4 p.m.
Instructor: Diane Moos
Fee: $73 per person
Location: WSU South Campus, 200 W. Greenway, Suite 15A, Derby
Languages
All language classes offered by the Office of Continuing Education for beginners enable the participants to gain a working knowledge of the chosen language. Instructors provide students with intensive practice in both speaking and understanding the language. Basic vocabulary, frequently used expressions, customs, and cultures of the country will also be explored.
ARABIC
Class length: 12 weeks, Tuesdays, February 5 - April 23
Time: 7 - 9 p.m.
Instructor: Sirana Abi-Mikhael
Fee: $178 per person, includes text
Location: Hughes Metropolitan Complex, 29th Street at Oliver
FRENCH
Class length: 12 weeks, Mondays, February 13 - May 1
Time: 7 - 9 p.m.
Instructor: Lily Fang-Yen
Fee: $141 per person, includes text
Location: Hughes Metropolitan Complex, 29th Street at Oliver
ITALIAN
Class length: 12 weeks, Mondays, February 4 - April 29 (No class March 18)
Time: 7 - 9 p.m.
Instructor: Nylas Moser
Fee: $141 per person, includes text
Location: Hughes Metropolitan Complex, 29th Street at Oliver
SPANISH
Class length: 12 weeks, Mondays, February 4 - April 29 (No class March 18)
Time: 7 - 9 p.m.
Instructor: Cassandra Reif
Fee: $141 per person, includes text
Location: Hughes Metropolitan Complex, 29th Street at Oliver
MONEY
HOW TO FINANCE A COLLEGE EDUCATION
Wichita State University is offering a free financial aid planning seminar. Whether you are a high school student, a parent planning your child’s education or an adult returning to college for an undergraduate or graduate degree, this is your opportunity to learn what types of financial assistance are available and how to qualify. WSU staff will remain on-site following the presentation to answer questions.
Reservations are required; call 316-978-3731.
Class length: 1 morning, Saturday, February 23
Time: 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Instructor: Staff, WSU Office of Financial Aid
Fee: No charge; reservation required
Location: Hughes Metropolitan Complex, 29th Street at Oliver
INVESTING FOR WOMEN
This class focuses on the special financial needs of women, including how to speak the financial language, set priorities and goals, find appropriate investment strategies to meet those goals and make financial decisions regarding family and health-related issues. We will cover special
considerations of the single, married, divorced, or widowed woman in retirement planning.
Class length: 2 weeks/4 sessions, Mondays & Wednesdays, February 18, 20, 25, 27
Time: 7 - 9 p.m.
Instructor: Imelda Huhnke, CFP
Fee: $45 per person
Location: Hughes Metropolitan Complex, 29th Street at Oliver
STREET SMART INVESTING
Learn the methods to evaluate your investments in your 401(K), IRAs, mutual funds, and stocks and bonds. This is a concise “real world” opportunity to understand your personal investments, the financial markets, and the problems to avoid.
Class length: 3 weeks, Tuesdays, March 5 - 19
Time: 7 - 9 p.m.
Instructor: Brian Martz, CFP, CIMA
Fee: $75 per person
Location: Hughes Metropolitan Complex, 29th Street at Oliver
PHOTOGRAPHY
Beginning Digital Photography and Photo Manipulation
This class will cover the basic concepts and vocabulary associated with digital photography, digital images, and digital photo manipulation using Photoshop Elements. During this hands-on class you will learn how to download pictures from a digital camera onto a computer, the basic concepts of color correction, how to fix red-eye, crop, resize and save your photographs, and create simple fun effects. In addition you will learn about organizing photos using the Photoshop Elements Organizer and about printing images. It is highly recommended that attendees be able to use a mouse, create a new folder on a computer, and navigate the Windows operating system with little or no instruction. The format of this class will be lecture, discussion, and simple hands-on exercises.
Class length: 1 day, Saturday, January 26
Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Instructor: Arthur Sprague
Fee: $90 per person
Location: WSU West Campus, 3801 N. Walker Ave. (East of 37th St. N. & Maize Rd.)
Class maximum: 28 participants
Intermediate Digital Photography and Photo Manipulation
This class is intended to build on the concepts learned in the Beginning Digital Photography and Photo Manipulation class and should be taken by those who have previously completed the beginning class or have direct experience with Photoshop Elements or Photoshop CS. This class focuses more on digital image editing and special effects and will only briefly review concepts learned in the beginning class. During this hands-on class you will use Photoshop Elements to create special effects, add text effects to an image, create photo collages using layers, and learn how to repair an old or damaged photo. The class format will be lecture, discussion, and hands-on exercises.
Class length: 1 day, Saturday, May 11
Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Instructor: Arthur Sprague
Fee: $90 per person
Location: WSU West Campus, 3801 N. Walker Ave. (East of 37th St. N. & Maize Rd.)
Class maximum: 28 participants
Photography: Maximizing the Features of Your SLR
This class will cover: what lens to buy, achieving different aspects, external flash units, controlling light, close-up photography, night-time shooting, shooting action and low light shooting. The class will be very interactive. Bring to class: your camera, the manual, media cards, charged batteries and any accessories you own.
Class length: 2 weeks, Saturdays, April 20 & 27
Time: 8:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Instructor: Arthur Sprague
Fee: $59 per person
Location: Hughes Metropolitan Complex, 29th Street at Oliver
Photography of People, Places, and Things
This class will combine the technical aspects of camera settings, and how they relate to improving your pictures. We will explore the basics of landscapes, posing people, composition, and how to light them. You will be taking both indoor and outdoor pictures (outdoor session at Chisholm Park). Participants should bring their own digital camera or DSLR.
Class length: 2 weeks, Saturdays, February 9 & 16
Time: 8:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Instructor: Arthur Sprague
Fee: $59 per person
Location: Hughes Metropolitan Complex, 29th Street at Oliver
RECREATION
BEGINNING BRIDGE
Novice players are introduced into the basic mechanics of how to bid and how to play bridge in guidance with the American Contract Bridge League rules. These rules will allow you to play socially or in duplicate bridge games.
Class length: 10 weeks, Mondays, February 4 – April 15 (No Class 3/18)
Time: 7 - 9 p.m.
Instructor: Diane Warren
Fee: $98 per person, includes text
Location: Hughes Metropolitan Complex, 29th Street at Oliver
INTERMEDIATE BRIDGE
This class will teach you the methods, mechanics and manners of duplicate bridge, while learning how to make your bridge auctions more competitive.
Class length: 8 weeks, Tuesdays, February 5 – April 2 (No Class 3/19)
Time: 7 - 9 p.m.
Instructor: Diane Warren
Fee: $89 per person, includes text
Location: Hughes Metropolitan Complex, 29th Street at Oliver
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Special Interest
BEGINNING GENEALOGY: PATHS TO THE PAST
This class is for those beginning the search for their ancestors. In the first session students will learn the basic tools and procedures, how to find vital records and how to make sense of the census. The second session will explore researching on the internet using various search engines and both free and subscription websites. The final session will cover obituaries, cemetery records, cluster genealogy, collateral lines and organizing your research. Basic computer knowledge is required.
Class length: 3 weeks, Wednesdays, March 27 – April 10
Time: 1 – 3 p.m.
Instructor: Judy Hall
Fee: $59 per person
Location: Hughes Metropolitan Complex, 29th Street at Oliver
GRANT WRITING FOR THE NOT-FOR-PROFIT COMMUNITY
Learn strategies to develop a fundable concept, find sources for grants in publications and on the Internet, and create a grant to secure funding for your organization. Fred McLean, President of the Kansas Professional Grant Association, will present three 2-hour classes to help you improve your skills at finding grant opportunities and creating grants to get funds from government agencies, corporations, foundations, and philanthropic individuals to support your initiative. Each participant must e-mail the instructor prior to class to obtain material. The instructor’s e-mail will be provided with your confirmation.
Class length: 3 weeks, Tuesdays, February 5, 12, 19
Time: 7 – 9 p.m.
Instructor: Fred McLean
Fee: $87 per person
Location: Hughes Metropolitan Complex, 29th Street at Oliver
INTRODUCTION TO THE IPAD
This class provides an overview of the Apple iPad. This class is designed for those with little to no computer background and those who wish to use an iPad for the first time. Topics covered include:
• Navigating the iPad
• Customizing the iPad
• Setting up passwords
• Surfing the internet
• Finding apps for your iPad
Class length: 1 morning, Saturday, April 6
Time: 9 a.m. – 12 Noon
Instructor: Jennifer Snyder, Applications Developer, University Computing, Wichita State
University
Fee: $39 per person
Location: Hughes Metropolitan Complex, 29th Street at Oliver
Sports
LEARN TO HIT THE GOLF BALL
Have you always wanted to learn to play golf? Learn the etiquette and rules of golf, clubs and club selection, grip, swing, and how to shoot lower scores. During this class, both the driving range and the putting green of the Braeburn Golf Course are available to class members. If you do not have clubs, some will be provided. In the case of inclement weather, make-up sessions will be scheduled.
Class length: 4 sessions, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, March 11, 12, 14, 15
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Instructor: Jerry Himebaugh
Fee: $137 per person
Location: Braeburn Golf Club, 4201 E. 21st Street
Class maximum: 20 participants
LEARN TO HIT THE GOLF BALL, PART II
As a follow up to the beginning golf class, in the first session participants will be given individual evaluations to improve their technique. Participants will practice on putting, chipping, pitching, and a variety of shots using both irons and woods. In the case of inclement weather, make-up sessions will be scheduled.
Class length: 4 sessions, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, March 18, 19, 21, 22
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Instructor: Jerry Himebaugh
Fee: $137 per person
Location: Braeburn Golf Club, 4201 E. 21st Street
Class maximum: 20 participants
WINE TASTING
WINE TASTING AND ENJOYMENT
This class is a casual overview for the novice or experienced enthusiast. Attendees will learn the basics of taste, how to recognize and describe varietal characteristics, and to identify personal likes and dislikes. Learn about wines from different regions, and winemaker techniques that impact wine
production. Each class will consist of a brief introductory lecture followed by a tasting of different wines. You must be at least 21 years of age to enroll.
Class length: 4 weeks, Mondays, February 4 - 25
Time: 7 - 9 p.m.
Instructor: Guy Bower
Fee: $104 per person
Location: Hughes Metropolitan Complex, 29th Street at Oliver
WINE TASTING AND ENJOYMENT - ADVANCED
Open to all, but ideally suited for those who have completed the introductory wine class. This class will focus on the differences that growing region, soil, climate and winemaker technique can make in a single grape variety. Experience the difference in taste due to the types of oak barrels and the
extended oak treatment. Why is one wine $9 and another $50? Expand your wine knowledge and wine enjoyment by comparing and contrasting individual wines and identifying characteristics of quality and style. You must be at least 21 years of age to enroll.
Class length: 4 weeks, Mondays, March 25 - April 15
Time: 7 - 9 p.m.
Instructor: Guy Bower
Fee: $119 per person
Location: Hughes Metropolitan Complex, 29th Street at Oliver