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COMMUNITY EDUCATION
Spring 2020
Hobby & skills classes for
those who love to learn
p.10
NOW YOU CAN LEARN
CAR CARE BASICS
SUU and STECH are committed to helping their students by providing multiple academic
paths. The Dual Enrollment Program will give students more opportunities for success.
BENEFITS
Access to a broad spectrum of courses at both schools
Earn university credit at a lower price
Financial aid availability
Learn more about the dual enrollment program at suu.edu/stech
SOUTHWEST TECHNICAL COLLEGE SOUTHERN UTAH UNIVERSITY
757 W 800 S, CEDAR CITY, UT 351 W. UNIVERSITY BLVD. CEDAR CITY, UT
(435) 586-2899 | STECH.EDU (435) 586-7700 | SUU.EDU
NEW YEAR, NEW ADVENTURES
REGISTER TODAY
Dear friend in learning,
Welcome to a new year just waiting to be filled 1. Online
with fun opportunities and new experiences. Select your classes and
register at suu.edu/wise
At Southern Utah University and Southwest Tech,
we are excited to be working together to bring you
a spring lineup of courses that you can be excited 2. Phone
about. Whether you’re looking to accomplish a Call SUU (435) 865-8259
New Year’s resolution, develop a new hobby or Call STECH (435) 586-2899
skill, or get out and meet new people, we think
you’ll find some fun options within these pages for
some well-deserved “you time.”
3. Walk in
Let us help you register in
We are excited for you to join us this year in person M-F, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
learning something new. at the SUU Alumni House
SOUTHWEST TECH CAMPUS SOUTHERN UTAH UNIVERSITY
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757 W. 800 S., Cedar City 300 W. University Blvd., Cedar City
Acrylic Painting, Beginner
ART & DESIGN TH 6:30-8:30PM $111 2/13-3/19
Art Supplies Included
Drawing, Beginner Get creative in this new acrylic art class perfect
for those with little or no painting experience.
M 12:30-3 PM $123 2/3-3/23
Art Supplies Included Learn the basics of handling acrylic paints,
Focus on the fundamentals of drawing in this brushes and the fundamentals of composition,
new art class. Develop a strong foundation for tone and blending colors.
all painting courses by learning basic techniques, Instructor Larry Laskowski
such as composition, shading, value, perspective
and dealing with positive and negative shapes. Acrylic Pouring
Instructor Tiffany Marchant has taught art in public schools S 1-4 PM $57 2/15, 4/18
Art Supplies Included
for many years. Her medium of choice is painting with oils,
and she believes good drawing is the basis of good painting. In this one-day class, explore the basics of acrylic
pouring. Choose from two dates or take both classes
Watercolor, Beginner to learn proportion and mixing, cells and lacing, and
W 6:30-8:30PM $135 2/5-3/25 dirty pour/swipe techniques. Produce a finished work
Art Supplies Included
of art to take home, along with a new appreciation
This eight-session, skill-building class with teach for art. Materials provided. Sign up with a friend,
you basic art and watercolor concepts, including or make new friends in class.
transparency, composition, color theory and style. Instructor Debbie Drake is program director for the
Learn problem-solving techniques to work through Women’s Business Center of Utah and serves as a Cedar
decisions and complete paintings. City Arts Council board president.
Instructor Larry Laskowski attended the Art Institute
of Chicago studying watercolor, and earned degrees in Watercolor, Intermediate
art and psychology from Gallaudet University. TH 6:30-8:30PM $146 3/26-5/21
Art Supplies Included
For those with some experience, receive an upgraded
set of watercolor paints and brushes and dive deeper
into artistic concepts and watercolor techniques.
This enjoyable, eight-week class will include tips on
advanced brush technique. Produce finished artwork
you’ll be proud of.
Instructor Larry Laskowski
Oil Painting, Beginner
M 12:30-3 PM $134 3/30-5/11
Art Supplies Included
Explore the materials and techniques used in
oil painting. Learn basic principles of art and
paint with emphasis on composition, shape,
light, form and color.
Instructor Tiffany Marchant
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Watercolor, Advanced Basics of Retirement Planning
W 6:30-8:30PM $119 4/1-5/27 W,TH 5:30-7 PM $30 2/5-2/6
Refine your watercolor skills with this intensive Do you have a good retirement plan? This class
five-week advanced class. Delve into personal will help you make the most of your retirement
imagery and discover unique solutions while by learning the types of retirement accounts and
painting landscapes, abstracts and flowers. Bring associated taxes, and how to project living expenses
your favorite watercolor paints and brushes. and set goals to establish a secure income.
Instructor Larry Laskowski Instructor Telton Hall is a certified financial planner,
professional registered financial consultant, and investment
advisor who specializes in secure retirement income planning.
BUSINESS & FINANCE Excel Intermediate
M,W 3-5 PM $25 2/10-12
Project Management Excel Intermediate covers the features to manage
W 8-12PM $299 1/22-2/26 data, worksheets, and workbooks. The topics will
include working with large worksheets and multiple-
Project management is the process and activity
sheet workbooks, applying advanced functions, using
of planning, organizing, motivating, and
auditing features, charting worksheet data, and adding
controlling resources, procedures and protocols
graphics to worksheets.
to ensure that projects are completed on-time
and on-schedule. This class prepares participants Instructor Ben Linford
to receive their CAPM certification.
SEO: Off-Page SEO
Instructor Travis Simkins
W, TH 6-8 PM $50 2/19-20
Excel Basic This search engine optimization course covers: voice
M,W 3-5 PM $25 2/3-5 search, predictive analytics, link building, and scaling.
Instructor Corey McNeil
Excel Basic introduces the basic skills necessary
for the productive development of workbooks. Excel Advanced
The topics will include entering data and working
with numbers, working with formulas and functions, M,W 3-5 PM $25 2/24-26
formatting the contents of cells, and changing the Excel Advanced introduces using a worksheet as a
appearance of worksheets. database and importing data. The topics will include
Instructor Ben Linford is principal instructor for Digital creating pivot tables and macros, using advanced
Media and Business at Southwest Technical College. formation, financial functions and data analysis,
integrating Excel with other programs.
Instructor Ben Linford
YOUR DREAM HAPPENS HERE
Ready to complete your degree or begin a master’s program?
We’re here to help you every step of the way. New scholarships
available. Visit suu.edu/online/prodev and get started today.
Business Presentation Mastery:
CAREER DEVELOPMENT Presentation Design
& LEADERSHIP W 8-10 AM $30 2/12
Most professionals are called upon to present at some
Sales: Are You Selling or Just Marketing point or another. Design your presentation effectively
TU 8-10 AM $30 2/4
by learning: software options, rules for slides, design,
and the start of your presentation.
Marketing and Sales are not the same thing. Instructor Matt Howard
Learn how adding sales strategy along with your
marketing can grow your business. Sales: The Art of Influence
Instructor Scott Leavitt TU 8-10 AM $30 2/25
The Productive Manager: Accomplishing Are your sales strategies working? Could they be
More with Your Week - Part 3 better? Learn the strategies for influencing people,
and the science behind why it works.
TH 7:30-9 AM $35 2/6
Instructor Scott Leavitt
The most successful managers know how to focus
their time and attention to avoid distraction and Mastering Motivation: Understanding
accomplish more. Topics include designing a What Helps People Perform at Work -
productive environment, accomplishing more by Part 1
doing less, the perfect morning, developing habits,
controlling your calendar, and mastering time wasters. TH 7:30-9 AM $35 3/5
Instructor Greg Powell is associate professor of management for Learn basic strategies for motivating members of your
the SUU Dept. or Management, Marketing & Hospitality. team. The key elements of an integrative motivation
program include: goal setting, feedback, removing
obstacles to performance, rewards and discipline,
and using internal and external incentives.
Instructor Greg Powell
Business Presentation Mastery:
Presentation Structure
W 8-10 AM $30 3/11
Take your presentation to the next level and
compel your audience to engage using story,
structure, and significance.
Instructor Matt Howard
Mastering Motivation:
Understanding What Helps
People Perform at Work - Part 2
TH 7:30-9 AM $35 4/2
Instructor Greg Powell
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Business Presentation Mastery: Managing for Results:
Presentation Data and Closing Holding People Accountable - Part 3
W 8-10 AM $30 4/8 TH 7:30-9 AM $35 8/6
This class will wrap business presentations Instructor Greg Powell
up. Learn how to present data and close your
presentation effectively. In addition, you’ll
be given some time to practice.
Instructor Matt Howard
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Customer Service & Sales Discovering You = Lasting Results
TH 8-12 PM FREE 4/9 TU 7-8 PM $56 2/4-3/10
Come discover everything your team needs This new year are you striving for growth and
to know when it comes to delivering consistent change? This class will teach you how to obtain
sales and service in an unforgettable way. your desired goals, habits and lifestyle and to
Optional class 1-5 p.m. better your job performance, sport performance
Instructor Brad Anderson and relationships with others.
Instructor Brigham Nielsen has worked in and with multiple
Mastering Motivation: business fields over the last 14 years to help others reach their
potential, going after their most desired dreams and goals.
Understanding What Helps
People Perform at Work - Part 3 Proactive Parenting
TH 7:30-9 AM $35 5/7
TH 7-8:30 PM $10 2/6-27
Instructor Greg Powell Learn how to be a proactive parent or caregiver in
this new class. You will explore common behavior
Managing for Results: struggles, debunk some parenting myths, create
Holding People Accountable - Part 1 a game plan for building on positive connections
TH 7:30-9 AM $35 6/4 within the home, and more.
Instructor Christina Moton earned her degree in Family
Learn how to connect important personal traits – Life and Human Development and is certified in Dialectical
character, knowledge, and style – to achieving actual Behavior Therapy. She is the founder and director of the
results for the organization. Topics include: taking Relationship Enrichment Program and the head skills
responsibility for results, communicating expectations, coach at Roots Counseling.
engaging in developmental activities, and leveraging
group capabilities. IV Therapy
Instructor Greg Powell W-F 6-9:30 PM $350 3/25-4/3
Learn the technique to effectively
Managing for Results: start and place an I.V.
Holding People Accountable - Part 2 Instructor Cassie Meredith
TH 7:30-9 AM $35 7/2
Instructor Greg Powell
HEALTH & WELLNESS CONT. HOME & GARDEN
Pickleball Lotions & Potions
TU-TH 6-7 PM $50 4/21-30 M 6-9 PM $55 2/10
Learn why pickleball is a popular recreational activity Everyday can be spa day when you learn to hand
for all ages. Class members are not required to be make your own lotions and body scrubs. Learn to use
athletes, and can range from ages 14 to 80. You’ll natural ingredients that will leave your skin feeling
learn techniques for serving the ball, basic grip, fresh and moisturized. Take this fun class with a teen
forehand and backhand hitting and rules. This class for Valentine’s Day.
is great for getting you outdoors, active and meeting Instructor Ginger Hall enjoys making handmade
new friends. gifts including canvas bags, original screen prints, soaps,
Instructor Sandy Bryant is a physical education instructor at lotions and body scrubs.
Southern Utah University with a passion for pickleball. Sandy
has played for 15 years and taught at SUU since 2010. Cooking with an Indoor
Herb Garden
American Heart Association-
TH 6:30-8:30PM $56 2/13-20
Bloodborne Pathogens
MULTIPLE DATES $25 SEE WEB Start spring early inside your home with this
make-and-take herb garden class. Also enjoy a cooking
This course is designed for anyone with a demonstration where you’ll learn to use the herbs you
reasonable chance of coming into contact plant to add fresh flavors to everyday cooking.
with bloodborne pathogens such as: correctional
Instructor Natalie Christensen has been gardening since she
officers, childcare, security guards, maintenance, was young, learning the love of gardening from her mother.
school personnel, hotel housekeepers, health and She documents her journey on her home and garden blog.
fitness staff, and tattoo artists.
Instructor Nichole Topham Gardening From the Ground Up
W 6-8 PM $91 2/19-3/25
Prepare for your summer garden in this new
class designed to teach about soil composition,
composting, vegetable gardening, pests and
diseases, small backyard fruits, fruit tree basics
and tips for extending your growing season.
Instructors Neal and Valerie Pack are passionate about
gardening and sharing their love and knowledge of gardening.
Both completed the Iron County Master Gardener Program
and have been gardening for 30+ years.
Localscape: Landscape
Designed for Utah
TU 6-9 PM $43 3/3-10
Learn the art of localscaping with landscaping patterns
and practices that take into account
southern Utah’s unique climate. Improve functionality
and curb appeal with less yard maintenance, lower
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water bills, and simplified irrigation through a five- Xeriscaping with Native Plants
step proven method. S 9-11 AM $36 3/21-28
Instructor Candace Schaible has been leading and
developing outreach and education programs for Master the principles of xeriscape landscaping
Utah State University Extension in Iron County Utah and gardening with little water, and learn the
since 2008. Her areas of focus include urban agriculture characteristics of suitable native species and
and the home landscape, with a large emphasis in water
use and conservation. how to propagate, plant and maintain them.
Instructor Doug Reynolds earned his bachelor’s degree
Backyard Chickens, Spring in biology from Yale and a Ph.D. in botany from Duke
University. He has taught biology and science courses
W 6-8 PM $25 3/11 at several universities.
A sure dozen of farm-fresh eggs and hearty Soap Making
healthy chickens are sure to be yours with this
class! Whether you have a few chickens in your M 6-9 PM $55 3/23
backyard, or many on a farm or ranch, learn more Learn techniques for safely making natural,
about the principles of managing a healthy flock. moisturizing soaps at home. Explore best
Also, if you are new to chickens and interested in ingredients to avoid dry skin. Make your own
developing a backyard flock, find out about city one-pound batch to take home. A perfect idea
regulations and necessary equipment to get yourself for gift giving.
started. In this class, learn about various breeds,
Instructor Ginger Hall
cold-weather care, common illnesses and more.
How to create a custom feed for optimal growth
and egg production will also be covered.
Preserving the Harvest
Instructor Austin Spencer operates a livestock feed W 6-8 PM $56 4/1-22
business and specializes in custom poultry feed mixtures.
He is a farming entrepreneur and ran a hatchery and Enjoy the bounty of fresh produce year round
flock of over 300 birds for several years. through a variety of preservation methods.
This class will focus on freezing, cold storage,
Solitary Bee Keeping water-bath and pressure canning, dehydrating,
W 6-9 PM $62 3/18
freeze drying and vacuum sealing.
Instructor Valerie Pack is a certified master preserver
Put honey bees on hold and learn the art who strives to keep up on the latest research concerning
of bee keeping with lesser-known solitary bee best practices in all areas of food preservation.
types. Learn about development, propagation,
pollination and commerce. Receive your own The Art of Making a Home, Spring
solitary “bee condo” kit to begin trapping W 5:30-7:30PM $65 5/6-13
and nesting your own bees.
Instructor Kimball Clark began working with
Spoil yourself with this fun, two-day class designed
native bees in 2008. Kimball served as president of to help you prepare your home for springtime.
the Orchard Bee Association, a non-profit organization Discuss the art of creating an inviting front porch and
dedicated to the expansion of pollinator diversity backyard patio setting for hosting summer parties and
in commercial growing applications. barbecues. Make-and-take a fresh spring arrangement
to brighten your home just in time for summer
solstice.
Instructor Nicole Funderburk enjoys traveling, styling her
home, entertaining, cooking and spending time with her family.
She is a home decor master hobbyist.
CRAFT & TRADE CULINARY & TASTING
Car Care Basics (cover story) ServSafe Food Manager
S 9-12 PM $29 4/25 M-TH 3:30-6:30PM $100 2/10-13
Learn basic vehicle maintenance in a Students can earn the ServSafe Food Protection
non-threatening, inclusive and hands-on setting. Manager Certification, accredited by the American
Gain essential maintenance skills including how National Standards Institute (ANSI)-Conference for
to change a tire, check fluids, replace bulbs/belts Food Protection (CFP).
and troubleshoot common engine problems. This Another course will run 6/15 -18
course is ideal for new drivers as well as adults who Instructor Chef Drew Nehrenz attended Western Culinary
want to learn to take proper care of their vehicles. Institute and completed an internship in Las Vegas at Wolfgang
Pucks Spago. He is coordinator of the culinary arts program at
Instructor Angela Pool-Funai oversees the Master of Southwest Tech.
Public Administration graduate program at SUU. She is
currently restoring an ‘88 T-bird. Angela taught her five
sons car care basics and takes pride in knowing they can
The Art of Tasting Chocolate Series
care for their own vehicles. S 10-12 PM $45/$116 2/15-4/18
In this ultimate chocolate lover’s series, learn
tasting notes for European, Artisan American
and unique inclusion chocolates. Each class
includes a delicious chocolate cooking demonstration.
Instructor Makenna Hansen is a graduate of the Culinary
Arts Institute at Utah Valley University. Makenna spent the
last five years working for Taste Artisan Chocolate, teaching
chocolate classes and designing menus.
Meet the Chef
W 5:30-7 PM $15/$70 3/11-5/6
One of our very favorites, this cooking course
features favorite southern Utah chefs teaching you
to prepare recipes along with kitchen tips and tricks.
Chef demonstrations offer instruction in the art of
preparing, plating and tasting. Five sessions from
March-May. Southwest Tech culinary labs hosts.
Featuring various professional chefs in southern Utah.
Basic Breads
TH 6-9 PM $38 3/26
Impress your family with warm, fresh-baked bread
right out of the oven. Gain simple tips and tricks for
creating perfect bread dough. Make and take home
your own French loaf, cinnamon rolls, and pizza
dough. Take with a friend, spouse or teenager.
Instructor Brittany Gilson has been baking for over
20 years and regularly makes bread for family and friends.
She has perfected her baking skills by studying from other
10 - Register at suu.edu/wise experienced bakers.SHADE-TREE MECHANICS
Learn basics, and prepare for the inevitable flat
Feel empowered to walk into a
parts store and know what you
S
he calls herself a “shade tree mechanic”
describing that she learned to repair cars at
need, or know what to do when
home, often on Saturday afternoons, out of you’re stranded on the side of the
necessity to help her sons care for their cars, and road with a flat.
to relieve stress.
At SUU, Dr. Angela Pool-Funai serves as an
assistant professor of political science and public While being a professor is Angela’s “paid job,” she
administration, and is also director of the university’s considers parenting an equally significant “unpaid
Master of Public Administration Program. She job,” and both keep her quite busy, and at times a
is the author of the textbook, “Ethics in Fiscal little stressed. “I don’t see the different hats I wear as
Administration,” and is a single mother to five sons. being different parts of my personality because they
all support each other,” she said. “My education has
Having never been afraid of getting dirty, and with
equipped me to be self-sufficient and resourceful,
growing boys approaching driving age, Angela realized
parenthood helps me build rapport with my students,
there were some basic lessons she wanted to share
and being a grease monkey gives me a healthy outlet
with them: how to change a tire, check the oil, jump
for stress.”
a battery, etc. “As they began driving, their first cars
were pretty old models, so my lessons evolved from Learn more about how to prepare for the inevitable
the basics into us learning together how to replace a flat, and more in Angela’s new class, “Car Care
starter and fuel pump, rebuild a carburetor, drop a Basics.” Considering enrolling a friend, or teenager
fuel tank, and a variety of other as-needed projects.” along with you.Root Cause & Corrective Action
INDUSTRIAL TRADE W 8-5 PM $160 2/26
Counter Balance Forklift Training Learn root cause analysis techniques &
tools including: developing problem & goal
TU 9-5 PM $75 2/4, 4/25
statements, cause & effect, hypothesis testing,
This forklift training will teach you data collection, and countermeasures.
how to safely operate a forklift. Instructors from iMpact Utah
Instructor TBA
UHP Vehicle Safety Inspection -
Framing Light Duty
S 9-4 PM $50 2/8 M-W 5-10:20 PM $100 3/9-3/11
This hands-on framing course teaches you how This course certifies students to inspect light
to read blueprints, measure, layout, and use the duty vehicles. The testing will be done in class.
proper tools to safely frame and stand walls. Instructor Max Sorensen
Instructor Chad Nay
2020 NEC-Solar PV
OSHA 10 F, S 8-4 PM $160/day 3/20-21
M-F 6-8 PM $155 2/24-28 Based on the 2020 National Electrical Code
(NEC), this 16-hour course teaches the design,
This course is designed for the following fields:
installation, and maintenance requirements of
healthcare, factory operations, warehousing,
solar photovoltaic (PV) systems.
manufacturing, storage and more. Learn how
to predict, prevent, identify and stop possible Instructor Mark Florence
common worksite hazards. OSHA 30
Instructor Darren Madsen
M-F 6-9 PM $435 3/23-4/3
This is a comprehensive safety course providing
complete information on OSHA compliance.
It is designed for anyone involved in general
industry, specifically, safety directors, foremen,
and field supervisors.
Instructor Darren Madsen
Tiling
S 1-5 PM $50 3/21
This hands-on course teaches the basics of
tiling including: measuring, cutting, leveling,
laying, and grouting a tile floor.
Instructor Mike Liebhardt
UHP Vehicle Safety Inspection -
Heavy Duty
M-W 5-10:20 PM $100 3/30-31
This training prepares you to certify as an
inspector of heavy trucks, trailers, and buses
in Utah. The testing is done in class.
12 - Register at suu.edu/wise Instructor Max SorensenSix Sigma Yellow Belt
TU 8-5 PM $220 3/31
LANGUAGE & LITERACY
This introductory course provides an understanding American Sign Language, Beginner
of the Six Sigma methodology and basic toolset for
M 6:30-8 PM $108 2/10-4/6
continuous improvement for those who don’t yet
lead improvement projects. Certified Yellow Belts This eight-week class will introduce you to the
can productively add to existing Six Sigma projects language and culture of the deaf population. Learn
and help team members start to recognize areas that about specific language and cultural behaviors and
could benefit from improvement activities. receive an introduction to the grammar of ASL.
Instructors from iMpact Utah Instructor Lawrence Laskowski has been teaching ASL
classes for more than 30 years. He has previously taught for
NFPA 70E-Arc Flash the Chicago Hearing Society, The Deaf and Hard of Hearing
S 8-4 PM $399 4/25
Service Center of St. George, Southwest Tech, and is currently
teaching at Gateway Preparatory Academy in Cedar City.
This course covers NFPA 70E standards for
electrical safety and the importance of these American Sign Language, Intermediate
standards in maintaining your safety and the TU 6:30-8 PM $108 4/7-5/26
safety of others in the workplace.
Instructor Mark Florence has been involved in the electrical This eight-week course moves from signing
industry for over 25 years, with the last 11 years focused on concrete concepts to more abstract concepts.
the energy efficiency and renewable energy fields. Mark has Additional vocabulary, grammar, and culture
been teaching electrical code, safety, energy efficiency, and solar are discussed in an interactive “voice off”
photovoltaic (PV) classes at the Southwest Technical College
since 2010. environment to equally build expressive
and receptive skill.
Pit Crew Challenge (Nascar) Instructor Lawrence Laskowski
TU 8-12 PM $220 5/26
French, Beginner
An experience designed to ignite better
TU 6-7 PM $87 2/4-4/7
performance in business. Participants team up to
progress through several quick learning cycles that Learn to express yourself in the French language
enhance collaboration, communication of ideas, in this nine-week beginner class. Designed for those
setting and achieving goals, addresssing performance who plan to travel to Paris someday, or simply want
issues, recognition, and iterative problem solving. to learn the legendary romance language.
Instructors from iMpact Utah Instructor Dave Hunt loves the French language and culture.
He believes in teaching students to actually speak, not just
2020 NEC-Grounding & Bonding memorize. Dave received a degree in French education from
BYU and has taught in the University and private sector for
F,S 8-4 PM $160/day 7/17-18
over 10 years.
This 16-hour course will cover the grounding &
bonding requirements from the 2020 edition of the French, Intermediate
National Electrical Code (NEC). TU 2-3 PM $87 3/3-4/28
Instructor Mark Florence
Build upon a basic understanding of the French
language. Learn more extensive grammar and further
explore the culture of the French-speaking world.
Instructor Dave HuntLANGUAGE & LITERACY CONT. MUSIC THEATER & DANCE
Chinese, Beginner Cedar City Community Band
W 6-7:30 PM $55 3/25-5/13 W 7-9 PM $40 2/5-4/29
Learn basic communication in the Chinese language The Cedar City Community Band is a non-
including how to exchange greetings, introductions auditioned concert band. Its aim is to provide
and other conversation skills in this eight-week course. opportunities for those wishing to practice and
Instructor Mei Huang has a doctorate from Beijing Normal develop their instrumental performance skills
University and has taught Chinese as a second language for 15 by rehearsing and performing fun, exciting, and
years at the university level. She is enthusiastic with sharing the challenging music. All high school-aged and older
beauty of Chinese Language and culture. individuals with prior concert band performance
experience are welcome. Each course culminates
Travel Spanish in a community concert performance.
TH 6:30-8 PM $107 2/27-4/23 Instructor Adam Lambert is director of Bands and Brass
Studies a SUU. He directs the university’s Wind Symphony,
This nine-week course offers brief study of the basics Athletic Bands and Brass Ensemble.
of communicating in Spanish with a focus on travel
situations and proper language for tourists. Students Group Guitar, Beginner
will discuss culture and language.
W 6-7 PM $65 2/12-4/1
Instructor Laura McAneney is currently the International
Admissions Coordinator for Southern Utah University. Her If you have ever wanted to learn to play guitar
family heritage is primarily Puerto Rican, and she grew up and create a range of peaceful, subtle acoustic tones,
learning about the beautiful Spanish language and culture.
we invite you to try this beginner class in a group
setting. Learn the basics of strumming and picking
techniques, chords, runs, simple leads and repertoire.
Instructor Dave Hunt
Group Mandolin, Beginner
W 7-8 PM $65 2/12-4/1
Learn how to play the mandolin, a stringed
musical instrument played by plucking a
plectrum, in this group class. Instruction
includes chop rhythm and picking techniques,
chords, runs, simple leads and repertoire.
Instructor Dave Hunt
Swing and Salsa Dance
F 7:30-8:30 PM $55/$35 2/21-3/27
Learn the basics of couple swing and salsa dancing
in a fun, upbeat setting with this dynamic and
talented duo. Register with a partner for date
night or as a single to meet new friends.
Instructors David and Carol Van Wagoner have been dancing
for 51 years. David taught social dance at BYU and performed
with the Curtain Time USA show.
14 - Register at suu.edu/wiseSpring Swing
S 7-9:30 PM $10-$25 2/29
SCIENCE & ANIMALS
Grab your favorite dance partner, put on your version Dog Obedience Training
of a Roaring Twenties outfit, and dance the night TU 5:30-7:30PM $185 4/14-5/26
away at this third annual Spring Swing. Held at SUU’s
Great Hall, this community dance event features a live Participants will teach their dogs to walk on a loose
band and begins with a brief lesson. leash, sit, stay, wait, lay down, come when called,
Instructors Toni and James Sage currently work as stay at the owner’s side and leave something alone.
administrators at SUU. The two enjoy dancing together Nuisance behaviors will also be addressed.
and passing on the skills they have acquired to others. Dogs must be current on all vaccinations.
Instructor Gail Workman has been training dogs for 30+
Group Fiddle, Beginner years. She incorporates successful methods old and new.
TU 3:30-4:30PM $65 3/3-4/21
Pet First Aid
Learn to play folk music in the beginner group fiddle
TH 6-7 PM $50 2/20-3/26
class. Learn bowing and fingering techniques, double
stops, rhythms, runs, leads, solos and repertoire. Learn to recognize and treat common health issues in
Instructor Dave Hunt your household pet. Gain confidence in preventative
care and first aid to your furry or scaly loved ones.
Group Guitar, Intermediate Instructor Misty Sherratt has been teaching animal health and
W 2-3 PM $65 4/8-5/27 behavior for 20 years. She currently teaches a variety of animal
education programs through her petting zoo.
Learn to play folk music in the beginner group fiddle
class. Learn bowing and fingering techniques, double Birdwatching, Beginner
stops, rhythms, runs, leads, solos and repertoire. W, S 6-7 PM, 8-10 AM $79 4/15-5/2
Instructor Dave Hunt
Identify some of nearly 300 local bird species by sight
Group Mandolin, Intermediate and sound in this fun, new beginner birdwatching class.
Learn what field marks to look for to recognize sounds
W 3-4 PM $65 4/8-5/27
and identify common bird families.
Looking to refine your Mandolin skills? This Instructor Rachel Bolus, an ornithology professor at SUU since
intermediate group class will build upon your 2016, has been involved with bird research since 1999. She
earned a Ph.D. in organismic and evolutionary biology from
previous experience introducing new strumming and the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
picking techniques, chords, runs, leads and repertoire.
Instructor Dave Hunt Basic Principles of Hydrology
W, S 7-8 PM, 9-11 AM $78 2/26-4/1
Magic Tricks & Other Magical Secrets
TU 6-8 PM $86 5/5-19 Better understand the basic principles of hydrology
Cost Includes Materials
and how they relate to aquifers in the region during
This three-session, hands-on magic class teaches this six-week geology course. Special emphasis will
tricks, effects and presentation. Showcase your new be on Cedar Valley, with additional discussion of
skills at parties, or entertain family and friends. A Escalante and Parowan Valleys.
great class to take with a young adult. Instructor H. Roice Nelson, Jr. earned a degree in
Instructor Lynn Craven is a professional magician and geophysics from the University of Utah and an M.B.A in
member of the world-famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, entrepreneurship from SMU. He is a pioneer of computer
CA, and has performed throughout the country. He earned assisted seismic interpretation.
a master’s degree in fine arts education.SPRING 2020 CLASSES BY DATE
February 2/6 2/13 2/26
Proactive Cooking with an Basic Principles
2/3 Parenting Indoor
Herb Garden
of Hydrology
American Heart
Association- 2/6 2/27
Bloodborne
Pathogens
The Productive 2/13 Travel Spanish
Manager: Acrylic Painting,
Accomplishing Beginner
2/3 More with Your 2/29
Week - Part 3 Spring Swing
Excel Basic 2/15
Acrylic Pour
2/3 2/8 March
Framing
Drawing, 2/15
Beginner The Art of Tasting 3/3
2/10 Chocolate American
Heart
2/4 Excel
Intermediate Association-
Counter Balance
Forklift Training
2/19 Bloodborne
Pathogens
SEO: Off-Page
2/10 SEO
2/4 Lotions
& Potions 3/3
Discovering You
= Lasting Results
2/19 Localscape:
Landscape
Gardening From
2/10 the Ground Up Designed for
Utah
2/4 ServeSafe
Manager
French, Beginner 2/20
Pet First Aid 3/3
2/4 2/10 Group Fiddle,
Beginner
American
Sales: Are You
Selling or Just
Sign Language, 2/21
Beginner Swing and Salsa
Marketing Dance 3/3
French,
2/5 2/12 Intermediate
Basics of
Business 2/24
Presentation Excel Advanced
Retirement Mastery: 3/5
Presentation Mastering
2/5 Design 2/24 Motivation:
Understanding
OSHA 10
Watercolor, What Helps
Beginner 2/12 People Perform
Group Guitar, 2/25 at Work -
Part 1, 2 & 3
2/5 Beginner Sales: The Art of
Influence
Cedar City
Community Band 2/12 3/9
Group 2/26 UHP Vehicle
Safety Inspection
Mandolin, Root Cause &
Beginner Corrective Action - Light Duty3/11 3/26 4/8 5/5
Business Watercolor, Group Guitar, Magic Tricks &
Presentation Intermediate Intermediate Other Magical
Mastery: Secrets
Presentation
Structure 3/30 4/8
UHP Vehicle Group 5/6
Safety Inspection Mandolin, The Art of
3/11 - Heavy Duty Intermediate Making a
Backyard Home, Spring
Chickens,
Spring 3/30 4/9
Oil Painting, Customer 5/26
Beginner Service & Sales Pit Crew
3/11 Challenge
Meet the Chef (Nascar)
3/31 4/14
Six Sigma Dog Obedience
3/18 Yellow Belt Training June
Solitary
Bee Keeping
April 4/15 6/2
Birdwatching, American Heart
3/20 Beginner Association-
2020 NEC- 4/1 Bloodborne
Solar PV Preserving Pathogens
the Harvest 4/21
Pickleball
3/21 6/4
Tiling 4/1 Managing
Watercolor,
Advanced
4/25 for Results:
Holding People
Car Care Basics
3/21 Accountable -
Part 1, 2 & 3
Xeriscaping with
Native Plants 4/7 4/25
American Heart NFPA 70E-
Association- Arc Flash 6/15
3/23 Bloodborne
Pathogens
ServSafe Food
Manager
Soap Making
4/25
Counter Balance
3/23 4/7 Forklift Training July
OSHA 30 American Sign
Language,
Intermediate May 7/17
3/25 2020 NEC-
Grounding
IV Therapy
4/8 5/5 & Bonding
Business American
3/25 Presentation
Mastery:
Heart
Association-
Chinese,Beginner
Presentation Bloodborne
Data and Pathogens
3/26 Closing
Basic BreadsSUU COMMUNITY ON THE GO TRAVEL
ANNOUNCES 2020 TRIPS
Set your sights on Spain, Ireland and more
S
outhern Utah University’s Community
on the Go adult travel program opens
registration for its 2020 international
expeditions including an exploration of the
cultural wonders of Barcelona and Madrid in
October. With experiences curated and led by
SUU experts, the itinerary offers a deep dive
into and including highlights from Barcelona
and Madrid.
Spain 2020 offers the opportunity to travel
to a foreign country, learn about the art, history,
and culture, without the stress from planning
or logistics. Travelers will enjoy exciting day
trips to a mountain-top monastery and walled,
medieval cities led by SUU Professors Jason
Stinnett (Spanish), Grant Corser (Psychology)
and Jean Boreen, Dean of the College
of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Additional SUU expert-led trips to be offered
in 2020 include “Explore Italy’s Finest–the
Amalfi Coast to Rome” (March 26-April 2),
“Africa Adventure” (May 9-20), “Ireland–
Medieval Castles to Dublin’s Cobblestone
Streets” (July 5-14).
Chef Drew SUU Community on the Go travel offers
culturally immersive, international travel
CULINARY ARTS PROGRAM COORDINATOR AT SOUTHWEST TECH
experiences led by SUU faculty experts. Trips
accommodate approximately 20-30 travelers
at a time and are designed to explore various
With experience working at Wolfgang parts of the world in fun, affordable and
Puck’s Spago restaurant in Las Vegas, educational settings. Activities are flexible and
designed using community feedback. More than
and alongside many talented chefs in 250 participants have traveled with the program
Portland, Chef Drew Nehrez will share since its inception in 2017 to locations including
his expertise in Italian cuisine as a content Peru, Paris, China and Transylvania.
expert on the upcoming Community on For more information about SUU’s Community
the Go trip to Italy in March. on the Go program, visit www.suu.edu/onthego.WE’D LIKE TO SAY
THANK YOU
FOR CHOOSING SUU COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
SUU
2,106 Community Education Class Registrations
382 Community on the Go Travel Registrations
142 Professional Development Participants
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