GAMING
MANAGEMENT SERIES WEEKLONG COURSES - 09 |
| The World’s Premier Provider of Gaming
Management Education
Now in its 17th year, the University of Nevada, Reno’s
Gaming Management Series provides industry-specific professional
development, with the best demonstrated practices used today,
allowing participants to update, enhance and learn management
tools unique to the gaming industry. More than 1,600 participants
have attended the series, including key staff from a broad
range of operations — regulatory agencies, commercial
and Native American — in the United States and from
as far away as Norway, South Africa, Switzerland, Hungary,
Macau, Peru, Uruguay, Kenya, Canada, The Netherlands, Italy,
Thailand and Russia.
Scheduled weeklong courses are held at the University of
Nevada, Reno campus; additional courses are offered at sites
throughout the United States and internationally. The University’s
professional development programs may also be customized and
brought to a company’s site anywhere in the world.
For registration and course information call Extended Studies
at the University of Nevada, Reno, (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928,
or visit http://www.gaming.unr.edu
June 15-19, 2009
“Management of Table Games Operations”
– A five-day gaming management course offered by Extended
Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno. Sessions are held
Monday-Thursday, June 15-18, 2009, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and
Friday, June 19, 2009, 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. at the University’s
Continuing Education Building, 1041 N. Virginia St., Reno.
Course fee: $2,500, includes instruction, course materials,
orientation breakfast, all lunches, refreshment breaks, one
group dinner and field trips. Lodging is the responsibility
of the participant. Registration and information: (775) 784-4062
or 1-800-233-8928. For more about Extended Studies gaming
courses: http://www.gaming.unr.edu
July 13-17, 2009
“Management of Slot Operations” –
A five-day gaming management course offered by Extended Studies
at the University of Nevada, Reno. Sessions are held Monday-Thursday,
July 13-16, 2009, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and Friday, July 17,
2009, 7:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. at the University’s Continuing
Education Building, 1041 N. Virginia St., Reno. Course fee:
$2,500, includes instruction, course materials, orientation
breakfast, all lunches, refreshment breaks, one group dinner
and field trips. Lodging is the responsibility of the participant.
Registration and information: (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928.
For more about Extended Studies gaming courses: http://www.gaming.unr.edu
Aug. 17-21, 2009
“Surveillance Operations and Management”
– A five-day gaming management course offered by Extended
Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno. Sessions are held
Monday-Thursday, Aug. 17-20, 2009, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and
Friday, Aug. 21, 2009, 8:30 a.m.-noon at the University’s
Continuing Education Building, 1041 N. Virginia St., Reno.
Course fee: $2,500, includes instruction, course materials,
orientation breakfast, all lunches, refreshment breaks, one
group dinner and field trips. Lodging is the responsibility
of the participant. Registration and information: (775) 784-4062
or 1-800-233-8928. For more about Extended Studies gaming
courses: http://www.gaming.unr.edu
Sept. 14-18, 2009
“Financial Accounting, Analysis and Auditing”
– A five-day gaming management course offered by Extended
Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno. Sessions are held
Monday-Thursday, Sept.14-17, 2009, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and
Friday, Sept. 18, 2009, 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. at the University’s
Continuing Education Building, 1041 N. Virginia St., Reno.
Course fee: $2,500, includes instruction, course materials,
orientation breakfast, all lunches, refreshment breaks, one
group dinner and field trips. Lodging is the responsibility
of the participant. Registration and information: (775) 784-4062
or 1-800-233-8928. For more about Extended Studies gaming
courses: http://www.gaming.unr.edu
Oct. 5-9, 2009
“Advanced Management of Slot Operations”
– A five-day gaming management course offered by Extended
Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno. Sessions are held
Monday-Thursday, Oct. 5-8, 2009, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and
Friday, Oct. 9, 2009, 8:30 a.m.-11 a.m. at the University’s
Continuing Education Building, 1041 N. Virginia St., Reno.
Course fee: $2,500, includes instruction, course materials,
orientation breakfast, all lunches, refreshment breaks, one
group dinner and field trips. Lodging is the responsibility
of the participant. Registration and information: (775) 784-4062
or 1-800-233-8928. For more about Extended Studies gaming
courses: http://www.gaming.unr.edu
Oct. 26-30, 2009
“Gaming Security Operations and Investigations”
– A five-day gaming management course offered by Extended
Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno. Sessions are held
Monday-Thursday, Oct. 26-29, 2009, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and
Friday, Oct. 30, 2009, 8:30 a.m.-noon at the University’s
Continuing Education Building, 1041 N. Virginia St., Reno.
Course fee: $2,500, includes instruction, course materials,
orientation breakfast, all lunches, refreshment breaks, one
group dinner and field trips. Lodging is the responsibility
of the participant. Registration and information: (775) 784-4062
or 1-800-233-8928. For more about Extended Studies gaming
courses: http://www.gaming.unr.edu
Dec. 7-11, 2009
“Advanced Surveillance Operations and Management”
– A five-day gaming management course offered by Extended
Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno. Sessions are held
Monday-Thursday, Dec. 7-10, 2009, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and
Friday, Dec. 11, 2009, 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. at the University’s
Continuing Education Building, 1041 N. Virginia St., Reno.
Course fee: $2,500, includes instruction, course materials,
orientation breakfast, all lunches, refreshment breaks, one
group dinner and field trips. Lodging is the responsibility
of the participant. Registration and information: (775) 784-4062
or 1-800-233-8928. For more about Extended Studies gaming
courses: http://www.gaming.unr.edu
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SUMMER
INSTITUTES AND WORKSHOPS FOR TEACHER RECERTIFICATION AND PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT |
| Extended Studies at the University of Nevada,
Reno is committed to offering academic credit short courses
for teacher recertification, career advancement and degree programs.
Summer Institutes, providing professional development for educators
and others, feature the latest techniques, hands-on workshops
and course content available in a variety of subject areas and
formats. Some institutes have open enrollment and others are
by application only. Some are grant-funded and have stipends
available to defray the expenses of participants. The University
Credit Across Nevada (UCAN) office at Extended Studies administers
these programs and offers the following courses for the Summer
2009 semester. Early registration is required. To register or
for more information, call the University's UCAN office in Reno
at (775) 784-4062, or toll free, 1-800-233-8928, or visit: http://summersession.unr.edu/Institutes.htm
Education Topics: Advanced Nevada Earth/Space Science
Initiative (Advanced NESSI) (EDUC 695)
June 8-12, July 25 and Aug. 22, 2009 (Classroom sessions/short
field trips, Reno)
AND June 22-26, 2009 (Field Study, Great Basin National Park
and Winnemucca area)
Advanced NESSI is open only to participants who have completed
NESSI Level I. The course is designed to enhance the conceptual
and activity-related Earth and space science understanding
for preservice and 4-10th grade teachers, and to provide competence
in national and state standards for science education. Classroom
sessions with short field trips will be held in RENO, June
8-12, Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; AND July 25 and Aug.
22, Sat, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., in the William J. Raggio Building,
Room 2026, University of Nevada, Reno. Field studies will
be held in GREAT BASIN NATIONAL PARK and the WINNEMUCCA AREA,
June 22-26, 2009, Mon.-Fri. The NESSI programs are funded
by Nevada Math Science Partnership, Nevada Dept. of Education,
and Newmont Mining Corporation. Enrollment is by application
only; deadline May 15. Course fee: Grant pays tuition (three
graduate credits). Grades will be available Aug. 2009. For
more information, call David Crowther at (775) 682-7532 or
email crowther@unr.edu. For more information about Summer
Institutes, call the University's UCAN office in Reno at (775)
784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928, or visit: http://summersession.unr.edu/Institutes.htm
Education Topics: Nevada Earth/Space Science Initiative
(NESSI Level l) (EDUC 695)
June 15-19, July 25 and Aug. 22, 2009 (Classroom sessions,
Reno)
AND June 22-26, 2009 (Field Study, Great Basin National Park
and Winnemucca area)
NESSI Level l is a content Earth and space science course
for 4-9th grade teachers and preservice teachers, covering
a range of subjects, including constellations, the solar system,
solar energy, landforms, rocks, minerals and fossils, geopositioning,
and the effects of mining in Nevada. Classroom sessions will
be held in RENO, June 15-19, Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.;
AND July 25 and Aug. 22, Sat, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., in the William
J. Raggio Building, Room 2026, University of Nevada, Reno.
Field studies will be held in GREAT BASIN NATIONAL PARK and
the WINNEMUCCA AREA, June 22-26, 2009, Mon.-Fri. The NESSI
programs are funded by Nevada Math Science Partnership, Nevada
Dept. of Education, and Newmont Mining Corporation. Enrollment
is by application only; deadline May 15. Course fee: Grant
pays tuition (three graduate credits). Grades will be available
Aug. 2009. For more information, call David Crowther at (775)
682-7532 or email crowther@unr.edu. For more information about
Summer Institutes, call the University's UCAN office in Reno
at (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928, or visit: http://summersession.unr.edu/Institutes.htm
June 12-13, 2009
Special Topics: Nevada School Law and Constitution (EL 791)
This course surveys federal and state legal and ethical issues.
Successful completion of the course meets state teacher licensure
requirements for Nevada School Law and Nevada Constitution.
Students must have a bachelor's degree to enroll. Grades will
be available in late July 2009. Held in RENO, June 12-13;
Fri., 4-10 p.m.; AND Sat., 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., in the William
J. Raggio Building, University of Nevada, Reno. Course fee:
$208.00, one graduate credit. Early registration is required;
immunizations required. To register or for more information,
call the University's UCAN office in Reno at (775) 784-4062
or 1-800-233-8928, or visit: http://summersession.unr.edu/Institutes.htm
June 15-July 2, 2009
Teaching Writing Across School Curriculum/Writing Project:
NNWP Summer Open (EDRL 427/627 or ENG 409A/609A)
The Northern Nevada Writing Program (NNWP) Open teaches the
philosophy of the National Writing Project, which emphasizes
teachers teaching teachers. Participants will be encouraged
in their own personal writing, instructed in the latest in
classroom writing research, and shown techniques for effective
teaching of the writing process in their classrooms. Strategies
for teaching the state writing standards (5.0, 6.0 and 7.0),
writing traits, and district competencies will be highlighted.
Held in RENO, June 15-18, June 22-25 AND June 29-July 2; Mon.-Thurs.,
8 a.m.-noon, in the William J. Raggio Building, Room 2025,
University of Nevada, Reno. Course fee: $418.50, three undergraduate
credits; $624.00, three graduate credits. Early registration
is required; immunizations required. To register or for more
information, call the University's UCAN office in Reno at
(775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928, or visit: http://summersession.unr.edu/Institutes.htm
July 10-11, 2009
Special Topics: Nevada School Law and Constitution (EL 791)
This course surveys federal and state legal and ethical issues.
Successful completion of the course meets state teacher licensure
requirements for Nevada School Law and Nevada Constitution.
Students must have a bachelor's degree to enroll. Grades will
be available in late Aug. 2009. Held in RENO, July 10-11;
Fri., 4-10 p.m.; AND Sat., 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., in the William
J. Raggio Building, University of Nevada, Reno. Course fee:
$208.00, one graduate credit. Early registration is required;
immunizations required. To register or for more information,
call the University's UCAN office in Reno at (775) 784-4062
or 1-800-233-8928, or visit: http://summersession.unr.edu/Institutes.htm
July 11 and July 18, 2009
Special Problems: Mark Twain - Virginia City and the Comstock
(HP 499/699)
Little is known about Mark Twain's Virginia City, as the period
predates much of the documentation, and much of the community
was lost to a fire. This class will focus on remaining documents,
buildings and archaeology. Twain's important work, Roughing
It, describes Virginia City, and understanding his experiences
there is an important aspect of Comstock and American history.
The first session emphasizes lecture and discussion. The second
session will meet in Virginia City where on-site practical
experience with architectural history will be the focus. All
participants are required to have high-speed Internet access
and an email account. Students must provide their own transportation
to Virginia City for a walking tour on Saturday, July 18.
Attendance is mandatory at all sessions. Grades for this course
are available in late Aug. 2009. Held in RENO, July 11; Sat.,
8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., University of Nevada, Reno, Redfield Campus,
18600 Wedge Parkway, Building A, Room 213; AND in VIRGINIA
CITY, July 18; Sat., 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Course fee: $139.50,
one undergraduate credit; $208.00, one graduate credit. Early
registration is required; immunizations required. To register
or for more information, call the University's UCAN office
in Reno at (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928, or visit: http://summersession.unr.edu/Institutes.htm
Aug. 14-15, 2009
Topics in Educational Specialties: Multiple Literacies: Start
Fresh Conference (EDUC 506g)
This course provides teachers the opportunity to collect and
develop curriculum ideas for starting out the school year.
Speakers and workshop sessions will introduce new practical
and theoretical information, and participants will discuss
and demonstrate an ability to apply the new information in
class work and in the class assignment. Grades will be available
Sept. 2009. Held in RENO, Aug. 14; Fri., 3:30-10 p.m., AND
Sat., Aug. 15, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Billinghurst Middle School,
6685 Chesterfield Ln. Course fee: $50, one graduate credit.
Conference fee in addition to tuition: $50 by July 25; $60
after July 25. Conference fee includes refreshment breaks
and dinner on Friday, lunch on Saturday. For conference information
and registration, call Joan Taylor at (775) 333-6037 or email
joantay@nvbell.net. Early registration is required. Must have
a bachelor's degree to enroll. Credit may not be used toward
a UNR degree. For more information, call the University's
UCAN office in Reno at (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928, or
visit: http://summersession.unr.edu/Institutes.htm
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| RENO, Nev. – The School of the Arts at
the University of Nevada, Reno presents world-class offerings
from guest artists and performers, as well as faculty and students
within the school’s departments of art, dance, music,
theatre and visual arts. Most arts365 performances and exhibits
take place in the Church Fine Arts Building on the University
campus — many are free and all are open to the community.
The Summer Arts Festival and Summer Chamber Music Series
are part of the 14th annual Artown Festival, July 1 –
31, 2009 and made possible by a Cultural Event Grant from
the City of Reno. The month-long summer arts festival features
more than 350 events produced by more than 100 cultural organizations
and businesses in locations citywide, with major funding provided
by the City of Reno.
Free parking is available after 7 p.m. in the Brian Whalen
Parking Complex, north of Church Fine Arts, and in the Sierra
Street Parking Complex, one block west of North Virginia Street
between 11th Street and College Drive. A patron drop-off area
is adjacent to Nightingale Concert Hall on North Virginia
Street near College Drive.
For a copy of the University’s arts365 calendar or
more information about the exhibits and performances, visit
http://www.unr.edu/arts, call (775) 784-4ART or 1-800-233-8928,
or email arts365@unr.edu.
June, July and August Event Listings
Book Arts
through Aug. 14
McNamara Gallery, Church Fine Arts Building • Free
An exhibition of student work created at the University’s
Black Rock Press during the 2008-’09 academic year.
Community Project
through Aug. 14
Front Door Gallery, Church Fine Arts Building • Free
Master of arts degree student Katy Govan organized the community
project, which features works by Hug High School’s English
as a Second Language students.
Capitol City Arts Initiative presents
“Grad Night”
June 15 – Sept. 2
CCAI Courthouse Gallery, Carson City Courthouse, 885 East
Musser Street • Free
This exhibition features work by graduating master and bachelor
of fine arts candidates from the University of Nevada and
Sierra Nevada College.
Opening reception, June 19, 5-7 p.m.
The Event: Podium Results Show
June 29 - July 10
Sheppard Fine Arts Gallery, Church Fine Arts Building •
Free
Gallery Hours: Monday-Friday, 12pm-4pm
“The Event: Podium Results Show” will feature
the work of the participating artists from Peter Whittenberger’s
participatory public art piece “The Event ” which
consisted of a 100-meter dash race with both the University
of Nevada, Reno and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Masters
of Fine Arts programs competing. Sections of the “Podium
Results Show” are curated by the race times.
Opening Reception, July 9, 5-7pm
Morrison | Martinez
July 20-Aug. 1
Sheppard Fine Arts Gallery, Church Fine Arts Building •
Free
Gallery Hours: Mon.–Fri., 12 p.m.-4 p.m.
This two-person exhibition features works by Edw Martinez
and Robert Morrison and celebrates their 40-year artistic
friendship. Opening Reception, TBA
Summer Arts Festival
July 25-26
St. Thomas Aquinas Cathedral, corner of 2nd and Arlington,
downtown Reno • Free
The Summer Arts Festival is a multicultural festival featuring
performances by diverse music and dance groups from St. Thomas
Aquinas Cathedral, the University of Nevada, Reno School of
the Arts and members of the Reno-Sparks community. This event
will also feature an urban flare with a theatrical performance
by Reno's own "Rappin’ Padre," Father Masseo
Gonzales. Father Gonzales’ work features an anti-gang
message and incorporates local youth. David Gonzales, creator
of the HOMIES urban toy line and author of the MiJOS children
book series, will be present at the event to sign memorabilia.
Ethnic food and drink will be on sale. For a schedule of events
or more information call 775-329-2571, ext 103.
Summer Chamber Music Series
July 27 • 7:30 p.m.
Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building •
Free
This concert will feature faculty and staff from the University
of Nevada, Reno Department of Music and Dance. This program
will include chamber music featuring mixed instrumentation
and voice.
Summer Chamber Music Series
July 28 • 7:30 p.m.
Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building •
Free
Pianist Jiyang Chen returns to hometown of Reno to give a
recital. Chen is a graduate of Reno High School and has performed
with the Reno Chamber Orchestra as the winner of the Concerto
Competition, at Bartley Ranch in the Beethoven at Bartley
Series and at the Governor’s Arts Award Ceremony. He
is currently finishing his undergraduate degree at the Eastman
School of Music where his recent senior recital received a
standing ovation.
Summer Chamber Music Series
July 29 • 1:30 p.m.
Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building •
Free
A children’s matinee is being specially designed and
will be included in the Artown Discover the Arts program.
We are currently in discussion with Artown and the program
coordinator. This program will include a performance of Poulenc’s
L'histoire de Babar, le petit elephant for piano and narrator.
With the Discover the Arts program will explore the opportunity
to incorporate an elephant mask making activity (or other
activity) prior to the concert and a parade of animals at
the conclusion of the concert.
Summer Chamber Music Series
July 30 • 7:30 p.m.
Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building •
Free
Tonight’s concert will feature works by Brahms, Grieg
and Beethoven performed by members of nationally-acclaimed
Telluride Chamber Music Festival. These musicians will stop
in Reno on their way to Telluride, Colo. to perform their
festival repertoire for Reno Audiences. Musicians on this
special summer series will be James Winn, Roy Malan, Polly
Malan, John Lenz, Ruth Lenz, Nancy Ellis and Katharine DeBoer.
Note: this concert was originally schedule for July 31 but
due to a scheduling conflict was shifted to July 30.
Summer Choral Concert
Aug 13 • 7 p.m.
Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building •
Free
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