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Providing life-long learning opportunities to GBC community members!

Great Basin College

SPRING 2020Schedule

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Continuing EducationGreat Basin College does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, military status, marital status, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, or genetic information in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For inquiries, contact the Title IX Coordinator at (775) 753-2184 or [email protected].

Ceramics: Open Studio pg. 4

Good Grief pg. 17

Conversational Spanish pg. 13

Online Driver Education pg. 11

Bob RossPainting Technique pg. 3

Visual Astronomy pg. 20

CDL Class A Training back cover

Photography:Beyond the Basics pg. 5

Understanding Autism pg. 20

UNR Professional Development Series pg. 7

and more!

FREETAKE ONE!

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The majority of Continuing Education courses are not offered for credit and have no final grade assigned. Driver Education courses are graded pass/fail, and a certificate or transcript is issued to those who successfully complete the 30-hour course.

Fees Fees are due and payable at the time of registration. You will be withdrawn from the course if no payment is made one week prior to the class starting date. Course fees vary in accordance with class length, materials, and other factors. Community Education courses receive no state funding and are supported entirely by student fees. No fee waivers are available for faculty or staff of Great Basin College.

UPDATED Continuing Education Refund Policy100% refund if class is cancelled by the college• To cancel a registration, you must contact the Elko Continuing Education

office by phone at 775.753.2231 or in person at least seven days prior to the start of class in order to receive a refund.

• Continuing Education will retain $15.00 of the course fee upon withdrawal from a course by student, and $10 for a student transfer to another course.

• No refund will be issued if the student withdraws fewer than seven days prior to the start of class.

• All refunds of credit card payments will be issued to the same creditcard as the original payment. If your card has expired, account closed, etc. you must notify us at the time of cancellation and you will be refunded by check. No cash refunds will be given. Please allow up to 30 days forprocessing of all credit card and check refunds.

Please check our website: www.campusce.net/gbcnvfor the most current and up-to-date information.

Continuing EducationRegistration Information

Great Basin College Continuing Education SPRING 2020 SCHEDULE 1

Register at www.campusce.net/gbcnv

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January 2020 STARTING DATESFitness Center Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/6Online Driver Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/8Nedley Depression and Anxiety Recovery Free Information Session (Online) . . . 1/9Class A Commercial Driver License Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/13Weight Loss 101: Simple Steps to Healthy Weight Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/15Nedley Depression and Anxiety Recovery Free Information Session (Online) . . 1/16Bob Ross Technique for Oil Painting: Floral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/18Contract Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/21Evidence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/22Tai Chi Ch’uan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/22Legal Research & Writing II: Pleadings and Motions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/23Square Dancing: Ruby Mountain Kings & Queens of Square . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/24Youth Karate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/27Acoustic Guitar: Beginners Level 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/28Global Warming: Fact or Fiction? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/29Nedley Depression and Anxiety Recovery Program (Online Class) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/30

February 2020Feng Shui for You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2/1Ceramics: Open Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2/4Conversational Spanish: Beginners Level I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2/4Personal Finance Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2/4Photography: Beyond the Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2/4Bob Ross Technique for Oil Painting: Lighthouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2/8Effective Communication for Healthier Relationships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2/8Conversational Spanish: Intermediate Level II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2/10Online Driver Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2/12UNR Professional Development: Employee Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2/20GBC Film Festival Screening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2/21GBC Film Festival Screening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2/22Class A Commercial Driver License Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2/24

March 2020UNR Rural Nonprofit Management: Strategic Planning and Leadership . . . . . . . . 3/6Bob Ross Technique for Oil Painting: Springtime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/7Glass Beadmaking Medley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/7Understanding Autism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/10

2 SPRING 2020 SCHEDULE Great Basin College Continuing Education


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March 2020 (continued)Positive Parenting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/11Dealing with Anxiety and Depression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/17Investigation, Discovery, and Trial Prep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/17Good Grief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/18UNR Rural Nonprofit Management: Grant Writing – An Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/20Online Driver Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/18Family Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/19Conversational Spanish: Beginners Level II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/31

April 2020National Weather Service “SkyWarn” Weather Spotter Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4/1UNR Rural Nonprofit Management: Financial Sustainability for Nonprofits . . . . 4/3Class A Commercial Driver License Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4/6Conversational Spanish: Intermediate Level III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4/6Visual Astronomy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4/7Bob Ross Technique for Oil Painting: Southwest Desert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4/11UNR Professional Development: How to Handle Difficult Conversations . . . . . . . 4/17Beginning Dog Obedience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4/18Online Driver Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4/22UNR Rural Nonprofit Management: Marketing & Social Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4/24

May 2020Bob Ross Technique for Oil Painting: Waterfall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5/2UNR Professional Development: Effective Discipline & Documentation . . . . . . . . 5/7UNR Rural Nonprofit Management: Elements and Legalities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5/8Class A Commercial Driver License Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5/18

Spring Semester Holidays

New Year’s Day Observed, 1/1Martin Luther King Day, 1/20Presidents’ Day, 2/17

Spring Recess, 3/23-28Memorial Day, 5/25



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Bob Ross Technique for Oil Painting

Discover the Joy of Painting™ from a certified Bob Ross instructor and complete a painting in class . Learn the wet-on-wet painting method, how to use brushes and knives, and how to blend paints . All supplies are provided and included in the cost of the class . Students may purchase additional supplies (paint kits, aprons, brushes, knives, cleaning materials, frames) from the instructor if they wish to continuing painting on their own . Please wear an apron, smock or old clothes to class . It is also helpful to bring wet wipes for clean-up . For students 16 and older . Bring a snack to class .

Flowers: MumsDATE 1/18/20DAY & TIME Saturday, 8:30am–1:30pmCOST $125ITEM 2202BROP020_01

Seascape: LighthouseDATE 2/8/20DAY & TIME Saturday, 8:30am–1:30pmCOST $110ITEM 2202BROP030_01

Landscape: SpringtimeDATE 3/7/20DAY & TIME Saturday, 8:30am–1:30pmCOST $125ITEM 2202BROP010_01

Landscape: Southwest DesertDATE 4/11/20DAY & TIME Saturday, 8:30am–1:30pmCOST $115ITEM 2202BROP010_02

Landscape: WaterfallDATE 5/2/20DAY & TIME Saturday, 8:30am–1:30pmCOST $125ITEM 2202BROP010_03

ALL CLASSESLOCATION GBC Elko Campus | Greenhaw Technical Arts 122/123INSTRUCTOR LeRay Reese, CRI



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Ceramics:Open Studio

Create with clay! This course is for those with experience, and those with little or no ceramics experience . You will have access to space, equipment, and materials . Experienced ceramic artists will be on hand to answer questions, provide guidance and instruction in both hand building and wheel throwing .

The “open studio” format of this class allows you to work on projects and interests at your own pace . Course fee includes all materials and lab fees including clay, glaze, and firing.

DATES 2/4 – 5/13/20 (No class 2/17 and 3/23-27)DAY & TIME Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 5–8pm; Thursdays and Fridays, 10am–4pmLOCATION GBC Elko Campus | Arts Annex 101INSTRUCTORS Ursula Stanton and Allie PhillipsCOST $300

Art and Creativity

Continuing Education OfficesGBC Community Outreach Center1025 Chilton Circle, Elko, NVHours 8am – 5pm Monday – FridayPhone 775-753-2231 or 775-753-2202Email [email protected]

Visit our website anytime foradditional informationwww.campusce.net/gbcnv



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Explore a variety of techniques for manipulating molten glass over the flame of an oxygen-propane torch . This class will cover basic skills for beginners and more difficult challenges for experienced beadmakers.Wear natural fiber (not synthetic) clothing and closed-toe shoes. No artificial nails as they are flammable. Glass will be supplied. Tools and protective eyewear are available to use in class . Bring water to drink and your lunch . The last day to register for this class is February 28 to assure students have materials . Please enroll early!

DATES 3/7 – 3/8/20DAY & TIME Saturday and Sunday, 10:30am–4:30pmLOCATION GBC Elko Campus | Arts Annex 103INSTRUCTOR Kristen Frantzen OrrCOST $265

This course is designed for photographers who want to to push their skills to the next level by progressing from basic point-and-shoot mode to full creative camera control . Instruction will include pre-planning and execution, photo composition, and advanced camera techniques . Students will learn about time (long) exposures, time-lapse photography, photo-painting, remote shooting, creative use of available light and flash. They will also hear about shooting, using RAW files and post processing techniques.

The instructor will evaluate students’ progress through analytical classroom presentations and review of their images . Class requires a digital camera with manual settings . Class will meet on one or more Saturdays (TBA) for a full day of hands-on instruction .

DATES 2/4 – 5/12/20 (No class 3/24)DAY & TIME Tuesdays, 6pm–8pmLOCATION GBC Elko Campus | DCIT 208INSTRUCTOR Charles EkburgCOST $95

Glass Beadmaking Medley

Photography: Beyond the Basics



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Career & Professional Training

This program, offered by the University of Nevada, Reno, is designed to assist nonprofits in rural areas. The series of topics will allow nonprofits to strengthen leadership and governance skills; think strategically for future financial needs; learn the elements of grant writing; develop marketing plans, including the use of social media; IRS 990s; handle volunteers; and develop their board; as well as developing policies and procedures that will enhance long-term success .

To earn a certificate in the Rural Nonprofit Management program, a student must complete the full five-day series. Upon completion of the series, a Certificate in Rural Nonprofit Management will be awarded. Many professionals can be served by this unique program: those working in the nonprofit sector, board members and volunteers, those new to the field or those wishing to enter the nonprofit sector.

Materials, morning refreshments, lunch and parking are included in your registration fee . Organizations sending three or more people should call our office at (800) 233-8928 or (775) 784-4046 and ask about available discounts (discounts available via phone registration only) .

TITLE & DATE Strategic Planning and Leadership, Friday, 3/6/20 Grant Writing: An Overview, Friday, 3/20/20 Financial Sustainability for Nonprofits, Friday, 4/3/20 Marketing and Social Media for Nonprofits, Friday, 4/24/20 Elements and Legalities of Nonprofits, Friday, 5/8/20 TIME 8:30am–3:30pmLOCATION GBC Elko Campus | Leonard Center for Student Life, 129COST $1,075 by Feb. 7; $1,275 after Feb. 7; registration deadline Feb. 21Please note, if minimum enrollments of 15 are not met the entire program will be canceled . Register early to avoid program cancellation .

For more information, contact Shera Albert-Annunzio via email at [email protected] or by phone at 775-784-4046. Her office can also be reached toll free at 800-233-8928.



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This course series offered by the University of Nevada, Reno, provides the opportunity to learn, explore and share practical information, resources and strategies for immediate application in the real world . Exceptional instructors and a first-rate curriculum offer fresh perspectives, competitive tools and best practices that can enrich and strengthen even the finest employees, and organizations .

Career & Professional Training

TITLE Employee RelationsDATE 2/20/20DAY & TIME Friday, 8:30am–3:30pmLOCATION GBC Elko Campus | Leonard Center for Student Life, 129INSTRUCTOR Kim McNamara, SPHR, CPCC, SHRM-SCP, HRCOST $255

TITLE Talking Till You’re Blue? How to Handle Difficult ConversationsDATE 4/17/20DAY & TIME Friday, 8:30am–3:30pmLOCATION GBC Elko Campus | Leonard Center for Student Life, 129 INSTRUCTOR Veronica Frenkel, M .A ., SPHRCOST $285

TITLE Effective Discipline & DocumentationDATE 5/7/20DAY & TIME Friday, 8:30am–3:30pmLOCATION GBC Elko Campus | Leonard Center for Student Life, 129INSTRUCTOR Karyn Jensen, M .S ., SPHR, SHRM-SCPCOST $255

For more information, contact Shera Albert-Annunzio via email at [email protected] or by phone at 775-784-4046. Her office can also be reached toll free at 800-233-8928.



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Fitness Center MembershipWork out at GBC! The GBC Fitness Center can help you achieve your fitness and wellness goals . Use the gymnasium to play basketball or volleyball . The fully-equipped facility includes commercial-grade treadmills and rowing machines, universal weight machines, stationary bicycle, and a wide variety of free weights . Participants must be GBC alumni, ABE/ESL students or students currently enrolled at GBC for at least three credits to enroll in this course . Call 753-2113 for more information .

DATES 1/6 – 5/15/20DAYS Monday–Saturday (Closed Sundays and Holidays)LOCATION GBC Elko Campus | Fitness CenterINSTRUCTOR Jennifer StiegerCOST $60

Square Dancing:Ruby Mountain Kings & Queens of Square

Square dancing is a traditional American dance . It is also a good stress reliever . Enjoy dancing and meeting new friends . Singles and pairs are welcome . Ages 9 and up are welcome to join in the fun as long as they are accompanied by an adult family member . Call GBC Continuing Education at 753-2231 to register or enroll online at www .campusce .net/gbcnv .

DATES 1/24 – 3/20/20DAYS Fridays, 1:30pm–3:30pmLOCATION GBC Elko Campus | Fitness CenterINSTRUCTOR Dixie StarbuckCOST $25



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Tai Chi Ch’uan

Tai Chi is an internal Martial Art by which the student can learn how to exercise the body, the energy and the mind in order to control and focus these internal and external energies . Forms will be taught in order to move this energy flow to strengthen one’s mind and body so they can be used to promote health, longevity, mental freshness, flexibility and balance. Tai Chi stretches and strengthens tendons and muscles while helping the student attain proper posture and balance . It also is superb for easing tension and stress .

DATES 1/22 - 5/13/20 (No class 2/17, 3/23 or 3/25)DAY & TIME Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30pm–7pmLOCATION GBC Elko Campus | Solarium (next to the Fitness Center)INSTRUCTOR George GaryCOST $100

Dance and Fitness

GBC Film Festival ScreeningsFEBRUARY 21 and 22 5:30pm Doors Open • 6pm ScreeningScreenings will include 2019 Oscar-nominated shorts.For the titles, please email [email protected].

GBC Elko Theatre (tickets available at the door) • $10 general admission | $7 students and seniors

Bringing independent films to the film lovers in the Elko community!



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Youth Karate

Students will learn and understand the three main components of Kyokushin, which is a stand-up, full-contact karate: basics (kihon), forms (kata), and sparring (kumite) . In this hands-on class, students will practice various hand strikes and kicks with their classmates. Physical fitness is a large component of the class, and students will engage in exercises designed to improve strength, endurance, and flexibility. Discipline and respect for others are also recurring lessons taught throughout the course . Kyokushin is a Japanese martial art, and students can expect to learn correct Japanese terminology for various techniques . Together, Jennifer and Julius have more than twenty years of experience practicing and teaching martial arts . Youth Karate is a great class for beginners as well as a continuation for more advanced students . All levels are welcome . Ages 10 and up .

DATES 1/27 – 5/6 (No class 2/17, 3/23, 3/25, 3/30 and 4/1)DAY & TIME Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30pm–7:45pmLOCATION GBC Elko Campus | Fitness CenterINSTRUCTOR Jennifer StiegerCOST $165

Dance and Fitness



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OnlineDriver Education

COST $75

30 hours of driver education is required for Nevada drivers under the age of 18 seeking their driver’s license. This is a comprehensive course covering traffic laws, rules of the road, defensive driving, the costs of vehicle maintenance and insurance, and how to navigate roundabouts . Lessons also stress the dangers of impaired driving and texting while driving . Students successfully completing the course will receive a certificate to present to the DMV as required for obtaining a driver’s license . Please note:1. Enrollment in driver education is not open after the course begins. If you miss the class starting date, you should enroll for the next section.2. You must register before the class starting date to receive a login and password to access the class website.3. Certificates of completion will be available approximately one week after the course ending date.4. You may finish the course prior to the class ending date and request an early certificate from your instructor who will notify Continuing Education if you earned a passing grade. The fee for an early certificate is $15. You may order and pay for the certificate online at www.campusce.net/gbcnv or call 775-753-2231.

CLASS TYPE INSTRUCTOR SECTION DATES

Online Christopher Murphy 01 1/8/20 – 3/4/20

Online Joe de Braga 02 2/12/20 – 4/8/20

Online Luke Sellers 03 3/18/20 – 5/13/20

Online Bernadette Kunkel 04 4/22/20 – 6/17/20



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Beginning Dog Obedience Teach your dog to be a calm, friendly, well-behaved member of the family . Students and their dogs will work on learning the basic commands: heel, sit, stay, down, and come . Dogs must be size compatible to their trainer and current on their shots including rabies . Bring dog vaccination record to first class. No aggressive dogs allowed. Choke or prong collar is acceptable. Please bring 6' leash, and a bag of dog treats to each session . This class is for community members ages 8 and up!

Class meets on lawn in front of Fitness Center . Use GBC Theatre parking lot on Chilton Circle .

DATES 4/18 – 5/2/20DAY & TIME Saturdays, 9am–11amLOCATION GBC Elko Campus | Fitness Center LawnINSTRUCTOR Vicki BrookCOST $40

Acoustic Guitar: Beginners Level 1 Come learn the basics of playing your acoustic guitar! This class will focus on picking technique, open chords, basic music theory, fretting technique, and strumming . Sheet music will not be required, but course material with tablature for chords and scales will be provided . Instruction on the care, maintenance and tuning of a guitar will be included .

DATES 1/28 – 3/12/20DAY & TIME Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30pm–7pmLOCATION GBC Elko Campus | Room TBAINSTRUCTOR Gregory Van OosbreeCOST $125



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Conversational Spanish:Beginners Level I

This is a course oriented to beginners who know basics or nothing about the Spanish language . The learning activities presented in each lesson will mainly focus on speaking and listening for general and specific comprehension. Spanish language functions will be developed in real situation contexts . The course will also include a brief general description of grammar points essential for language production .

DATES 2/4 – 3/5/20DAY & TIME Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30pm–5pm (afternoon class) or Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6pm–7:30pm (evening class)LOCATION GBC Elko Campus | McMullen 219INSTRUCTOR Isabel Sanchez-MoraCOST $165

Conversational Spanish: Beginners Level IIThis is a course oriented to beginners who know basics about the Spanish language or have taken the Conversational Spanish: Beginners Level I .

The learning activities presented in each lesson will mainly focus on speaking and listening for general and specific comprehension. Spanish language functions will be developed in real situation contexts . The course will also include a brief general description of grammar points essential for language production .

DATES 3/31 – 4/30/20DAY & TIME Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6pm–7:30pmLOCATION GBC Elko Campus | McMullen 219INSTRUCTOR Isabel Sanchez-MoraCOST $165

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Conversational Spanish:Intermediate Level II

This is a course oriented to students who have the basic knowledge of the present, imperfect and past tenses of the Spanish language or have taken the Conversational Spanish classes of Intermediate Level I .


DATES 2/10 – 3/16/20DAY & TIME Mondays and Wednesdays, 6pm–7:30pmLOCATION GBC Elko Campus | McMullen 219INSTRUCTOR Isabel Sanchez-MoraCOST $165

Conversational Spanish:Intermediate Level III

This is a course oriented to students who have the basic knowledge of the present, imperfect, past and future tenses of the Spanish language or have taken the Conversational Spanish classes of Intermediate Level II .


DATES 4/6 – 5/6/20DAY & TIME Mondays and Wednesdays, 6pm–7:30pmLOCATION GBC Elko Campus | McMullen 219INSTRUCTOR Isabel Sanchez-MoraCOST $165



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Dealing with Anxiety and DepressionDepression and anxiety are different conditions, but they commonly occur together . What may be a normal response to a stressful situation can snowball into overwhelming emotions that can impact everyday life . In this class we will discuss ways to combat and cope with the profound feelings of discouragement and agitation . Whether you are experiencing them yourself or you are dealing with a loved one, this class will help you better understand both conditions and ways to help .

DATE 3/17/20DAY & TIME Tuesday, 7pm–8pmLOCATION GBC Elko Campus | McMullen 221INSTRUCTOR Laura Debenham, MSW COST $25

Effective Communication forHealthier Relationships

Improve your relationships with others by learning clear and effective communication techniques . So often there can be misunderstanding, hurt feelings, and general confusion about what another person may be thinking or feeling . It doesn’t have to be that way! Learn more about your communication style and ways to elicit information through conversation and observation . Communication is vital in the development of healthier, stronger, more meaningful and collaborative connections with others . This interactive workshop is designed to teach you skills to get there . Please note, this class is not designed for parents needing help with communication to young children (under age 10) .

DATE 2/8/20DAY & TIME Saturday, 9:30am–12pmLOCATION GBC Elko Campus | Room TBAINSTRUCTOR Stacey Koch, LCSWCOST $30



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Discover the ancient art of Feng Shui in this hands-on, activity based program . You will learn what chi is, how it affects everything in your life, and ways to enhance it . The nine areas of life and how they relate to one another will be discussed . Plan to draw the outline of your home and place the Feng Shui bagua (map) on it to understand how the areas of life correspond to the various rooms on your map .

Methods to enhance areas of concern using colors, shapes, and intentional placement of personal items will be addressed . A basic overview ofde-cluttering as a major role in vitalizing chi will be covered .

DATE 2/1/20DAY & TIME Saturday, 9am–12pmLOCATION GBC Elko Campus | Room TBAINSTRUCTOR Debbie McMillan COST $110


Global Warming: Fact or Fiction?Media hype and doomsday scenarios have made it difficult to discern science from pseudoscience. This class will help uncover fact from fiction by observing predictions made by global alarmists and claims made by media outlets and comparing their claims to scientific sources. We will compare books and films from the pro and con sides and attempt to analyze them critically . The recent sensationalist coverage of the fires in the Amazon rainforest is one example of how politicians, celebrities, and the media can manufacture crises from false information . Books average $20 and are not included in the course fee . It is not required for you to purchase books .

DATES 1/29 – 5/6/20 (No class 3/25)DAY & TIME Wednesdays, 7pm–8:15pmLOCATION GBC Elko Campus | McMullen 222INSTRUCTOR Daniel DuSoleilCOST $35



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Good GriefWhen tragedy strikes, grief follows . Loss can take a toll on our relationships . Whether your personal loss is from the choices made by a loved one or an untimely loss, there is a process we all go through to heal . Learn the best ways to help heal the grieving individual, especially yourself .

DATE 3/18/20DAY & TIME Wednesday, 7pm–8pmLOCATION GBC Elko Campus | McMullen 221INSTRUCTOR Laura Debenham, MSWCOST $25

This course is free to the public, but please register to reserve your seat so we can to have enough materials available.PLEASE CALL OUR OFFICE at 775-753-2231 IF YOU PLAN TO PARTICIPATE!

National Weather Service“SkyWarn” Spotter Training

SKYWARN storm spotters are the National Weather Service’s eyes on the ground in the war against severe weather . Their reports give the NWS the help it needs to more accurately warn for severe weather and save lives and livelihoods . Ages 12 and up are welcome to participate . Training covers the basics of weather safety, identifying hazardous weather features, and how to report weather .

DATE 4/1/20DAY & TIME Wednesday, 6pm–8:15pmLOCATION GBC Elko Campus | Leonard Center for Student Life, 129 INSTRUCTOR Brian Boyd, B .S .COST Free



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R LIFENedley Depression and Anxiety Recovery Program Free Information Session (Online)

Christy Armbruster, who is certified to teach this program, will host two free online information sessions to explain the details about this course . Please register through Great Basin College, so we can send you the web link to participate . You only need to log on to one introductory session . Choose either 1/9 or 1/16 . They both provide the same information .

DATE 1/9/20 or 1/16/20DAY & TIME Thursday, 10am–12pmLOCATION Online viz ZoomFACILITATOR Christy Armbruster, M .D .COST Free

Nedley Depression and AnxietyRecovery Program (Online Class)

Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide . Do not allow yourself to struggle with this curable disease . Join this program, developed and taught via DVD by Dr . Nedley, who is a leading physician in mental health treatment and research, as he walks you through the Depression and Anxiety Recovery Program. You will find keys to improving your life. This program includes a Christian-based spiritual component . You will receive access to the 8-part DVD series and also a workbook. Learn how you can find motivation to help you achieve your goals and optimal mental health .

DATES 1/30 – 4/2/20 (No class 3/26)DAY & TIME Thursdays, 10am–12pmLOCATION Online via ZoomFACILITATOR Christy Armbruster, M .D .COST $275 (includes materials valued at $200)




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Positive ParentingProtecting, providing for and empowering your elementary school age child are vital aspects of parenting during his or her developmental years . This lecture will address nutrition, channeling energy, teaching work ethic and mutual respect .

DATE 3/11/20DAY & TIME Wednesday, 7pm–8pmLOCATION GBC Elko Campus | McMullen 221INSTRUCTOR Laura Debenham, MSWCOST $25

Personal Finance SeriesLooking for financial freedom? Or maybe you already have it and are wondering what’s next? Join our four-week course designed to teach you the basics about taking control of your financial life. Topics include understanding the foundations of investing, designing your retirement, preparing for the unexpected, and preparing your estate .

Each hands-on discussion will last one hour and will run on each Tuesday in February from 12-1pm and again from 5:30-6:30pm . Therefore, if you can’t make the lunch class, feel free to drop-in on the evening class and vice versa .

DATES 2/4 – 2/25/20DAY & TIME Tuesdays, 12pm–1pm and/or Tuesdays, 5:30–6:30pmLOCATION GBC Elko Campus | McMullen 222INSTRUCTOR AJ HullCOST $15



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Understanding AutismIndividuals with autism spectrum attributes seem to be difficult to understand. However, there are a few specific traits that actually give the frustrated teacher, friend or family member a foothold in working with these wonderful people who make the world a better place if they are given adequate support to achieve their potential .

DATE 3/10/20DAY & TIME Tuesday, 7pm–8pmLOCATION GBC Elko Campus | McMullen 221INSTRUCTOR Laura Debenham, MSWCOST $25

Visual Astronomy Learn to recognize different objects (stars, planets, satellites) in the nighttime sky! Emphasis will be on viewing the solar system and the brighter constellations with binoculars and telescopes. For the first session, class will meet at Great Basin College. Subsequent meetings will be short field trips with locations TBA outside the city limits to eliminate street light interference . (Transportation is not provided .) This is a fun course to just enjoy the night sky . No tests! No homework! The instructor will provide the telescope and star charts . Please note, all nighttime viewings are weather-permitting .

Dates for this course are subject to change due to inclement or cloudy weather . Call Continuing Education 753-2231 for current information .

DATES 4/7 – 5/12/20DAY & TIME Tuesdays, 7pm–9pmLOCATION GBC Elko Campus | Leonard Center for Student Life, 129INSTRUCTOR Gerald PenningtonCOST $30



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Weight Loss 101:Simple Steps to Healthy Weight Loss

Have you tried making New Year’s Resolutions in the past but found they didn’t last? Start this year off with the support you need to lose weight, eat healthier, and feel confident in your food choices.

Ditch the fad diets and crazy elimination diets for good with this 4-week series . Learn to control your food intake through self monitoring, mindful eating, and realistic goal setting for your weight loss journey .

We will cover the basics of nutrition, how to make healthy food choices, control your portions, and interpret a food label . We will also discuss how to shop and cook using healthy techniques, how to eat well away from home, and how to cope with emotional eating, social gatherings, and other challenges .

Your future is in your hands and with a few lifestyle modifications, you can decrease your risk of developing certain diseases . You will gain the skills to modify your eating habits and behaviors . Each participant will receive a Real Solutions Weight Loss Workbook .

The last day to enroll is January 10 to ensure that the books will arrive before the class start date .

Jan . 15 Principles of Weight Loss: Know Your Risk and Commit to ChangeJan . 22 Nutrition How to Make Healthy Food ChoicesJan . 29 Shop and Cook to Lose WeightFeb . 5 Uh-oh! What To Do When Challenges Come Up

DATES 1/15 – 2/5/20DAYS Wednesdays, 5:30pm–7pmLOCATION GBC Elko Campus | Leonard Center for Student Life, 129INSTRUCTOR Courtney NalivkaCOST $120



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R LIFE Paralegal Studies

Please check our website: www.campusce.net/gbcnvfor the most current and up-to-date information.

Contract LawThe study of contracts will address formation, breach, legality andavailable remedies .

DATES 1/21 – 3/10/20DAY & TIME Tuesdays, 7–9pmLOCATION Battle Mountain, Elko, Ely, Pahrump, Winnemucca | Rooms TBAINSTRUCTOR Zane Negrych, JDCOST $219 .50

EARLY SPRING PARALEGAL CLASSES

EvidenceThis course presents an overview of the fundamental rules of evidence providing the paralegal with the requisite understanding of what types of evidence are admissible in court enabling effective participation in pretrial investigation, discovery, and trial preparation . Important areas of study will include relevance, character evidence, impeachment of witnesses, hearsay, opinion evidence, and admissibility of documents and physical evidence .

DATES 1/22 – 3/11/20DAY & TIME Wednesdays, 7–9pmLOCATION Battle Mountain, Elko, Ely, Pahrump, Winnemucca | Rooms TBAINSTRUCTOR Zane Negrych, J .D .COST $219 .50



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INSTRUCTOR SPOTLIGHT ZANE NEGRYCH, J.D.

Zane has been a practicing attorney for twenty years . His lengthy experience as a general practice lawyer and staff attorney for Elko County District Judges has provided him with unique and valuable insight into the operations of both private and public law offices. While residing in California, he was frequently invited to serve as a guest lecturer and educational panel member for the School of Law at Santa Clara University .

He has taught the law, trial practice and procedures, and law office management skills to both law school students and paralegal students throughout the entire course of his career . He is experienced in both civil and criminal law, as well as, appellate practice . He has successfully presented constitutional arguments before the California Supreme Court, and has been recognized by California and Nevada Judges as a uniquely talented and personable attorney . Zane and his wife moved to Elko County to raise their young children in a more outdoor environment .

Prerequisite of previous paralegal classes or instructor consent required to enroll in this course . The general concepts and requirements of pleadings and motions in a variety of factual and legal contests are presented enabling the paralegal to directly assist the attorney in meeting the needs of the client .

DATES 1/23 – 3/12/20DAY & TIME Thursdays, 7–9pmLOCATION Battle Mountain, Elko, Ely, Pahrump, Winnemucca | Rooms TBAINSTRUCTOR Zane Negrych, J .D .COST $219 .50

Legal Research & Writing II: Pleadings and Motions



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LATE SPRING PARALEGAL CLASSES

Prerequisite of previous paralegal course completion or instructor consent required to enroll in this course . An in-depth journey through the practice of litigation . The student will learn the various mechanisms for obtaining, producing, and maintaining evidence relevant to the client’s claims and pre-trial planning in accordance with the applicable legal rules and the strategic needs of the trial attorney .

DATES 3/17 – 5/12/19 (No class 3/24 or 4/7)DAY & TIME Tuesdays, 7–9:20pmLOCATION Battle Mountain, Elko, Ely, Pahrump, Winnemucca | Rooms TBAINSTRUCTOR Zane Negrych, J .D .COST $219 .50

Investigation, Discovery, and Trial Prep

Family LawPrerequisite of previous paralegal course completion or instructor consent required to enroll in this course . This class introduces common law and state law related to family matters, and concentrates on the rights and obligations of traditional and non-traditional family members . Divorce, legal separation, community and separate property, custody and support, spousal agreements, termination of parental rights, adoptions, and protective orders are addressed in light of contemporary legal standards .

DATES 3/19 – 5/14/19 (No class 3/26 or 4/9)DAY & TIME Thursdays, 7–9:20pmLOCATION Battle Mountain, Elko, Ely, Pahrump, Winnemucca | Rooms TBAINSTRUCTOR Zane Negrych, J .D .COST $219 .50

National Cowboy Poetry GatheringFREE LECTURES

Derek Knapp PRESENTERTOPIC: Restoration Ranch – Veterans’ Equine Rehabilitation ProjectRestoration Ranch provides veteran families with an opportunity to learn from horses, build connections within the local community, contribute to service-oriented projects and generally enjoy a safe-haven for personal growth and fulfillment through its experiential learning programs.

DATE 1/30/20DAY & TIME Thursday, 11:15am–12:15pmLOCATION GBC Elko Campus | Diekhans Center for Industrial Technology 203

Dr. Quintard Taylor, Jr. PRESENTERTOPIC: A Brief History of African Americans in Nevada

From July 1, 1998 until June 30, 2018, Quintard Taylor, Jr. was the Scott and Dorothy Bullitt Professor of American History at the University of Washington, Seattle and as such he held the oldest endowed chair at the University. He is now retired and holds the title, the Scott and Dorothy Bullitt Professor Emeritus. Taylor is the author of The Forging of a Black Community: Seattle’s Central District from 1870 through the Civil Rights Era, and In Search of the Racial Frontier: African Americans in the America West, 1528-1990. His Dr. Sam:

Soldier, Educator, Advocate, Friend, An Autobiography, which Taylor co-authored with the late university administrator and career army officer, was released in the summer of 2010.Taylor is also the author of over fifty articles. His work on African American Western History, African American, African, Afro-Brazilian, and comparative ethnic history has appeared in the Western Historical Quarterly, Pacific Historical Review, Oregon Historical Quarterly, Journal of Negro History, Arizona and the West, the Western Journal of Black Studies, and the Journal of Ethnic Studies. He is also editor of the Race and Culture in the West Series for the University of Oklahoma Press.

DATE 1/30/20DAY & TIME Thursday, 2:30–3:45pm LOCATION GBC Elko Campus | High Tech Center 123

This course is designed to help students obtain their Class A Commercial Driver License. A combination of

lecture, discussion, demonstration and video presentations will be used in the classroom. Topics include

state and federal regulations, and pre-trip safety check. Hands on operation of the tractor trailer includes

skills practice, as well as highway and city driving.

Students are required to have their CDL Class A permit, drug screen, DOT physical, and driving record

submitted before the start of class. Students must comply to federal DOT laws. Register for the program

through the Great Basin College Continuing Education office.

EARN YOUR CLASS A COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S LICENSE IN SIX WEEKS!

LEARN HOW YOU CAN MOVE YOUR CAREER INTO HIGH GEAR. EARN A COMPETITIVE WAGE AND DRIVE LOCAL ROUTES. ENROLLMENT IS LIMITED.

CALL GREAT BASIN COLLEGE CONTINUING EDUCATION AT 775-753-2202OR EMAIL [email protected].

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Great Basin College (GBC) does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, military status, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, or genetic information. For inquiries, 775.738.8493.















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