Opening with a deck of cards tossed into the air to fall wherever the cards might land, the production presents one couple's responses to a his-and-her life together. Simple enough, except each card holds a scene written to prompt the actors into scripted discourse and ingenious improv - on meaningful relationships no less. Chosen randomly, 52 issues unfold and interrelate to become a sage, sobering and side-splitting navigation through love (with adult language).

The award-winning, internationally acclaimed company was founded in 1990 by actors Llysa Holland and Andrew Litzky. Since then, theater simple has produced more than 1,100 performances of 42 plays, including 18 originals, throughout the United States, Canada and Australia.

The troupe's philosophy is to reduce the theatrical experience down to its elemental parts - the imagination of the actor and audience, the playwright's words and the director's vision. The company has become known for producing audacious, literate, subversive and occasionally jaw-dropping theatrical experiences.

"Experts at shoestring epics!" - The Seattle Weekly
"Powerful, mind-blowing theatre." - Edmonton Sun

Redfield Proscenium Theatre is located in the University's Church Fine Arts Building just south of 14th St. on North Virginia St. in Reno. A convenient patron drop-off area is located in front of the Church Fine Arts Building at the Virginia St. entrance. Parking is FREE on arts events evenings after 7 p.m. (and on weekends) in the University's Brian J. Whalen Parking Complex, which is north of the Church Fine Arts Building and south of Lawlor Events Center.

For more about theater simple, visit http://www.theatersimple.org .
Individual tickets: Adult $24/ Senior $20/ Student $12.
For season tickets to the 2011-12 Performing Arts Series, which includes five performances, or to purchase individual tickets online, visit http://www.unr.edu/pas or call (775) 784-4ART. Individual tickets also may be purchased in person at Lawlor Events Center, 1500 N. Virginia St., Reno, lower level entrance, Monday-Friday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and at the Church Fine Arts Building box office, one hour prior to performances.

The 2011-12 Performing Arts Series continues with:

The Assad Brothers
Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012 * 7:30 p.m.
Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building, UNR campus
Multiple Latin Grammy winners described by critics as nothing short of "guitar gods," Sergio and Odair Assad have been commanding the rarefied world of guitar virtuosity for more than four decades. From jazz to the classics and in their profoundly unassuming but consummately exceptional way, they also play with such other masters as Paquito D'Rivera and cellist Yo-Yo Ma. Listen for them on the sound track of Julia Roberts' recent film Duplicity. A compelling and brilliant duo indeed. ". . . jaw-dropping . . . a show-stopper if there ever was one!" - Classic FM Magazine
For more about the Assad Brothers, visit http://www.assadbrothers.com .
Individual tickets: Adult $30/ Senior $26/ Student $12.
To purchase tickets online and for more about the Performing Arts Series, visit http://www.unr.edu/pas or call (775) 784-4ART. Individual tickets also may be purchased in person at Lawlor Events Center, 1500 N. Virginia St., Reno, lower level entrance, Monday-Friday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and at the Church Fine Arts Building box office, one hour prior to performances.

50th Anniversary Celebration of the Reno Jazz Festival with The Mingus Big Band
Friday, April 27, 2012 * 7:30 p.m.
Lawlor Events Center, UNR campus
Considered one of the best of its kind in the world, and lauded by the San Francisco Chronicle as "showcasing music's future," the Reno Jazz Festival has been bringing Grammy winners, jazz superstars and the finest emerging young artists to town for nearly half a century. The Performing Arts Series is proud to partner in celebrating the festival's 50th anniversary by hosting the world-class Mingus Big Band to wow the enthusiastic fans of RJF. The 14-piece Grammy-nominated band celebrates the music of the legendary late composer/bassist Charles Mingus, under the direction Sue Mingus. Jazz greats who regularly play with the band include such superstars as Randy Brecker, Robin Eubanks, Jeff "Tain" Watts and many more. "The hippest big band in the universe - robust, earthy, sanctified." - Time Out New York
For more about the Mingus Big Band, visit http://www.mingusmingusmingus.com .
Individual tickets: Adult $30/ Senior $26/ Student $12.
To purchase tickets online and for more about the Performing Arts Series, visit http://www.unr.edu/pas or call (775) 784-4ART. Individual tickets also may be purchased in person at Lawlor Events Center, 1500 N. Virginia St., Reno, lower level entrance, Monday-Friday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and at the Church Fine Arts Building box office, one hour prior to performances.

For more information about the University's Performing Arts Series, call (775) 784-4046, email pas@unr.edu or visit: http://www.unr.edu/pas . For additional performance, gallery and arts events at the University of Nevada, Reno, visit the arts365 Calendar website: http://www.unr.edu/arts . Email: arts365@unr.edu

While the Performing Arts Series prides itself in bringing some of the finest performers in the world to the University of Nevada, Reno each season, occasionally an unforeseen occurrence calls for an artist to cancel a performance. If a cancellation requires us to schedule another performer, the series will always seek to substitute a comparable artist with similar credentials and performance standards within a related genre.

Funding for the Performing Arts Series is provided in part by the University of Nevada, Reno School of the Arts and Extended Studies; the Associated Students of the University of Nevada, and the Graduate Student Association; the Nevada Arts Council, a state agency; National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency; the City of Reno Arts and Culture Commission; Western States Arts Federation; For the Love of Jazz; the Fulton Fund; and Sierra Arts. Accommodations for guest artists have been provided by the Sands Regency Casino Hotel.

Celebrating its 22nd year as the world's premier provider of gaming management education, the University's Gaming Management Program has been training gaming professionals around the globe since 1989. Developed by the University in partnership with top industry experts, the University's gaming management courses help casino professionals lead in a dynamic and rapidly changing industry. Since its inception, the University's Gaming Management Program has educated more than 9,000 participants from every state and country in the world with regulated gaming operations.

Among the program's enrollees, more than 700 have earned the University's full Certificate in Gaming Management, a rigorous 90-hour professional credential signifying commitment to excellence, substantial knowledge and mastery of skills necessary for successful management in the gaming industry.

Scheduled weeklong courses are held at the University of Nevada, Reno campus; additional short courses are offered at sites throughout the United States and internationally. The University's professional development programs in gaming management may also be customized and delivered 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 . Follow us on Twitter at @UNRGaming.

If you don't see what you need in our upcoming courses and programs for 2012, please call us. We can develop a program tailored to your specific property and management requirements.

Jan. 23-24, 2012 (held in Las Vegas) - Save with early-bird registration by Dec. 23, 2011
Managing Cage Operations - Examine the critical relationships of cage and vault operations across the entire casino to improve performance for bottom-line results. A two-day gaming management course offered in Las Vegas by the University of Nevada, Reno. Sessions are held Monday-Tuesday, Jan. 23-24, 2012, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., at Embassy Suites Convention Center, 3600 Paradise Rd., Las Vegas. Course fee: $895 by Dec. 23, 2011 ($995 after Dec. 23), includes instruction, course materials and refreshment breaks; lodging is not included. For registration and more information about Extended Studies gaming management courses from the University of Nevada, Reno, call (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928 or visit http://www.extendedstudies.unr.edu/short_courses.htm .

Feb. 27-March 2, 2012
Promotional Strategies for the Gaming Industry - Increase your return on investment (ROI) and target promotions that sharpen your competitive edge. A five-day gaming management course offered by Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno. Sessions are held Monday-Thursday, Feb. 27-March 1, 2012, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and Friday, March 2, 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, four lunches, refreshment breaks and a group awards dinner; lodging is not included. For registration and more information about Extended Studies gaming management courses call (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928 or visit http://www.extendedstudies.unr.edu/residential.htm .

April 30-May 4, 2012
Business Analytics for the Gaming Industry - Position your property as a market leader with comprehensive business analysis. A five-day gaming management course offered by Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno. Sessions are held Monday-Thursday, April 30-May 3, 2012, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and Friday, May 4, 8:30-11 a.m. at the University's Continuing Education Building, 1041 N. Virginia St., Reno. Course fee: $2,500, includes instruction, course materials, orientation breakfast, four lunches, refreshment breaks and a group awards dinner; lodging is not included. For registration and more information about Extended Studies gaming management courses call (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928 or visit http://www.extendedstudies.unr.edu/residential.htm .

July 16-20, 2012
Management of Slot Operations - Gain the key skills to run your slot operation more efficiently for long-term profitability and growth. A five-day gaming management course offered by Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno. Sessions are held Monday-Thursday, July 16-19, 2012, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and Friday, July 20, 8:30 a.m.-12 noon at the University's Continuing Education Building, 1041 N. Virginia St., Reno. Course fee: $2,500, includes instruction, course materials, orientation breakfast, four lunches, refreshment breaks and a group awards dinner; lodging is not included. For registration and more information about Extended Studies gaming management courses call (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928 or visit http://www.extendedstudies.unr.edu/residential.htm .

Aug. 6-10, 2012
Financial Accounting and Analysis - Hone your ability to read, interpret and analyze data critical to your property's financial health. A five-day gaming management course offered by Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno. Sessions are held Monday-Thursday, Aug. 6-9, 2012, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and Friday, Aug. 10, 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, four lunches, refreshment breaks and a group awards dinner; lodging is not included. For registration and more information about Extended Studies gaming management courses call (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928 or visit http://www.extendedstudies.unr.edu/residential.htm .

Sept. 17-21, 2012
Performance-Based Surveillance Operations - Leverage the strategic role of your surveillance operation to serve and protect your entire gaming property. A five-day gaming management course offered by Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno. Sessions are held Monday-Thursday, Sept. 17-20, 2012, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and Friday, Sept. 21, 8:30 a.m.-12 noon at the University's Continuing Education Building, 1041 N. Virginia St., Reno. Course fee: $2,500, includes instruction, course materials, orientation breakfast, four lunches, refreshment breaks and a group awards dinner; lodging is not included. For registration and more information about Extended Studies gaming management courses call (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928 or visit http://www.extendedstudies.unr.edu/residential.htm .

Nov. 5-9, 2012
Management of Table Games Operations - Master the industry's best practices and apply the five core business processes of table games. A five-day gaming management course offered by Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno. Sessions are held Monday-Thursday, Nov. 5-8, 2012, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and Friday, Nov. 9, 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, four lunches, refreshment breaks and a group awards dinner; lodging is not included. For registration and more information about Extended Studies gaming management courses call (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928 or visit http://www.extendedstudies.unr.edu/residential.htm .

The University’s Department of Music is presenting a full schedule of events, and the Argenta Concert Series continues this spring with four concerts throughout the semester featuring notable guest artists, violinist Ida Kavafian and clarinetist David Shifrin, as well as featuring the Argenta Trio and University faculty.

In the Department of Theatre and Dance, following on the heels of their successful production of “Hamlet” in Original Pronunciation, the Nevada Repertory Company is presenting the world premier of “Juanita’s Statue” by Anne Garcia-Romero and “Anything Goes” by Cole Porter. The dance program will feature the choreography of guest artist Darrell Grand Moultrie and members of his company Dance Grand Moultrie in the Spring Dance Concert on May 4 and 5.

The School of the Arts is particularly excited this spring as the University celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Reno Jazz Festival. On April 26-28, 2012, the festival will host saxophonist Joe Lovano with the Collective, the Mingus Big Band and hundreds of performances by some of the best young talent in the west. Currently, organizers are asking those who attended or participated in the festival in any way throughout the past 50 years to contact the University as it collects festival memorabilia. Organizers are looking for historic photos, recordings and any memories you would like to share. The University wants to capture how the Reno Jazz Festival has affected so many musicians and fans, young and old, over these many years. If you have something to share, please contact CJ Walters at cjc@unr.edu or call her at 775-784-4895. Please join the community for this very special 50th celebration – one that comes along only once a century.

Free parking for all School of the Arts events is available after 7 p.m. in the Brian J. Whalen Parking Complex, north of Church Fine Arts. A patron drop-off area is located in front of Church Fine Arts on North Virginia Street just north of College Drive.

For a copy of the University’s arts365 calendar or more information about the exhibits and performances, visit www.unrschoolofthearts.org, call 775-784-4ART, or email arts365@lists.unr.edu.


Spring 2012

Sheppard Fine Arts Gallery
"No Strings Attached"
Bienniel Valentine Exhibition and Silent Auction
Jan. 23-Feb. 10, Hours: Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday, 11 a.m. 2p.m.
Feb. 10, Silent Auction and Reception, 5:30-8 p.m., auction starts at 5:30 p.m. and ends at 6:30 p.m.
Sheppard Fine Arts Gallery, Church Fine Arts Building
One of the most highly anticipated events in the School of the Arts, the Biennial Valentine’s Auction also serves as a fundraising event for the Sheppard Fine Arts Gallery. This year’s theme, “No Strings Attached,” will provide an opportunity for local, regional and national artists to create unique and highly diverse Valentines. Join the fun at our silent auction and find some wonderful works of art, no strings attached!
Looking is free, purchasing optional.

Argenta Concert Series
"A Journey Through Preludes: Adela H. Park"
Feb. 3, 7:30 p.m.
Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building
Join award-winning pianist Adela H. Park on a journey exploring the evolution of piano writing from classical to contemporary through the prism of preludes. Featuring works by Bach, Debussy, Messiaen, Shostakovichand Rachmaninoff, and closing with the cycle of "24 Preludes, Op 28" by Frederic Chopin. For more information about Park, visit www.hyeyeonpark.com.
Adult ticketsfor $20, Studentsfor $5, Pick-Three Season Tickets Available for $50

Double Reed Day and Recital
Feb. 4, Educational Events, 1 p.m., Recital, 5 p.m.
Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building
Calling all double reed players and those who want to learn more about the oboe and the bassoon! Hosted by University of Nevada,Reno music faculty members, oboist Andrea Lenz and bassoonist Eric Fassbende, Double Reed Day is a full afternoon of activities for bassoon and oboe players of all ages and abilities. Events include classes on reed-making and adjustment, a master class, and a mass double-reed ensemble for all participants. At the end of the event there will be a recital featuring University faculty, the University bassoon ensemble, woodwind quintet, and the Double Reed Day ensemble. For more information, contact Eric Fassbender at efassbender@unr.edu or 775-682-9020.
Free

Visiting Artist Lecture
Kiel Johnson
Feb. 7, 5:30 p.m.
Wells Fargo Auditorium, Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center
Kiel Johnson's drawings and sculptures tell tales, layered narratives speak of his travels and adventures through everyday life. His works become a springboard for metaphorical investigations of the world he inhabits. Although both factual fictions and absurd scenarios, they are ultimately testaments to observation that force us to question the concrete and truthful. What at first might appear safe and secure will be, upon further inspection, very precarious. Johnson received his master of fine arts degree from California State University, Long Beach, and a bachelor of fine arts degree from University of Kansas. He has received numerous awards and honors, has had solo exhibitions around the country, and his work is included in several important public and private collections. Johnson currently lives and works in Los Angeles, Calif., and his works are represented at Mark Moor Gallery, Santa Monica, Calif. and Davison Contemporary in New York.
Free

Sheppard Fine Arts Gallery
"Gallery-as-Studio Artist: Amy Sacksteder"
Feb. 13, Opening Lecture, 5:30 p.m., Wells Fargo Auditorum, Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center
Feb. 13-24, Open Studio, for hours call 775-784-6658
Feb. 23, Closing Lecture, 5:30 p.m., Room 153, Church Fine Arts Building, and Reception, 6:30-8 p.m.
Feb. 27-March 9, Exhibition Hours: Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday, 11 a.m.- 2p.m.
Sheppard Fine Arts Gallery, Church Fine Arts Building
The most exciting event of the spring season is the experimental program, Gallery-as-Studio Artist Residency. After requesting nominations from around the country, a shortlist of 10 artists was created and invitations to apply were sent. One artist will be in residence for two weeks in Reno between Feb. 13 and 24 using the gallery space as their studio to create new work, which will result in an exhibition after they leave. The artist was selected based on their interest in the local Reno area, their response to the space, and availability to the public and student population.This year’s winning nomination for the Gallery-as-Studio Resident Artist is Amy Sacksteder. She is an associate professor of art at Eastern Michigan University; she received her bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Dayton in2001 and received her master’s degree in painting from Northern Illinois University in 2004. Sacksteder has been featured in solo and group exhibitions nationally and internationally, attended artist residencies in Illinois, Newfoundland, Southern France, Philadelphia, Budapest and Reykjavi­k, and published in journals such as New American Paintings.
Free

Performing Arts Series
"Assad Brothers"
Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m.
Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building
“...jaw-dropping...a show-stopper if there ever was one!” ~ Classic FM Magazine
Multiple Latin Grammy winners described by critics as nothing short of “guitar gods,” Sergio and Odair Assad have been commanding the rarefied world of guitar virtuosity for more than four decades. From jazz to the classics, and in their profoundly unassuming but consummately exceptional way, they also play with such other masters as Paquito D’Rivera and cellist Yo-Yo Ma. Listen for them on the sound track of Julia Roberts’ recent film Duplicity. A compelling and brilliant duo indeed. For more information, go to www.assadbrothers.com.
$24 for adult tickets; $20 forsenior citizens/Univeristyfaculty and staff; $12 for students; $5 for University students

Argenta Concert Series
"Dmitri Atapine and Adela H. Park"
Feb. 25, 7 p.m.
Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building
Ludwig van Beethoven's monumental cycle of five “Sonatas for Cello and Piano” is widely recognized as one of the founding pillars of cello repertoire. Spanning the composer's entire life, these works show the evolution in Beethoven's writing from boisterous youth, through heroic adulthood, and into the pensive and meditative sunset of introspection and timelessness. All five sonatas will be performed in a single evening with two intermissions by University music faculty member Dmitri Atapine, cello and guest pianist Adela H Park. This event, like no other, would provide a deeper insight into Beethoven's intimate chamber music ideals, and the astonishing evolution of his craft. For more information on Atapine, visit http://www.atapine.com/Home.html.
Season tickets and Pick-Three Season Tickets available for $50, adult tickets for $20; student tickets for $5

Reno Wind Symphony
Feb. 26, 3 p.m.
Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building
The Reno Wind Symphony program “The British Are Coming!” is dedicated to the music for the wind band written by English composers. The concert will include Holst’s landmark composition, “First Suite in E Flat for Military Band” and Walton’s “Crown Imperial.”
Free

University Band-o-Rama
Feb. 27, 7:30 p.m.
Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building
Join the University Band program as three bands, Campus Band, Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble, perform wind band music of all types including works by American composer Julie Giroux.
Free

University Symphony Orchestra Honors Concert
March 1, 7:30 p.m.
Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building
This annual Honors Concert will feature four students chosen through a competitive process to perform with the University Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Jason Altieri. The winners of the competition and the repertoire (select movements) to be performed include, Michelle Griffin, Mozart’s “Flute Concert in D Major,” Brune Macary, Prokofiev’s “Violin Concerto No. 1,” Julie Lenz, “Quando M’en Vo” from “La Boheme,” Adam Dunson, Ewazen’s “Concerto for Marimba and String Orchestra,” and James Dunlap, ”Concertino for Trombone and Strings.” In addition, the orchestra will perform Mendelssohn’s “Hebrides Overture” and Chabrier’s “España.”
Free

Nevada Repertory Company
"Juanita's Statue"
By Anne Garcia-Romero,directed by Stacey Spain
March 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10 at 7:30 p.m. and Mar. 11 at 1:30 p.m.
Redfield Studio Theatre, Church Fine Arts Building
On the heels of the Nevada Repertory Company’s recent successful contemporary world premiere of “Hamlet” in the Original Pronunciation, the company brings you another premiere of Anne Garcia-Romero’s “Juanita’s Staute.”In the show, Juanita disguises herself as a man, a “new” Don Juan, to escape the wrath of her lover’s father. As Juan/Juanita gallivants through her Spanglish-speaking city with her best friend, Carmela, they encounter Alejandra, an art collector, Tomás, a leather bar patron and Beatríz, a society bride, who all fall instantly in love with Juan/Juanita. Juanita’s caper finally lands her squarely at the feet of a Don Juan statue which springs to life to challenge, tempt and seduce Juanita as she struggles to find true love. Produced by special arrangement with The Susan Gurman Agency, LLC.
Adult tickets for $15, senior citizens for $12, public school student, faculty and staff for $10, University student for $5 (limited quantity available)

L-Cubed: Look, Lunch and Listen
March 7, 14, 28; April 4, 11, 18, 25; May 2, Noon
Frank and Joan Randall Rotunda, Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center
Join us for L-Cubed, a dynamic new series of concerts showcasing University of Nevada, Reno, Department of Music students and faculty. Bag your lunch and drop in for a better-than-usual lunch break. It’s casual, so come and go as you please for a highly entertaining lunch break.
Free

University Percussion Ensemble
with the Dave Hagedorn and Dan Cavanaugh Duo
March 9, 7:30 p.m.
Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building
Join the University Percussion Ensemble and guest artists the Dave Hagedor andDan Cavanaugh Vibraphone and Piano Duo for an evening of percussion music from around the world. Pianisit Dan Cavanaugh is currently an associate professor of music at University of Texas at Arlington, and has been recognized nationally and internationally for his piano playing and compositions. Dave Hagedorn is an assistant professor of music at St. Olaf College in Minnesota where he teaches percussion, jazz studies and world music. He has performed and recorded with many well-known jazz musicians and in 2011, his St. Olaf jazz band was recognized by “Downbeat Magazine” as the top college band. In 2010, Hagedorn and Cavanaugh recorded a duo album “Horizon” which includes four of Cavanaugh’s compositions along with some classic standards. The Northern Nevada High School All-Star Percussion Ensemble will also perform at the concert.
Free

Faculty Recital featuring
Katharine DeBoer and James Winn
with the Nevada Chamber Singers
March 11, 7:30 p.m.
Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building
Join soprano Katharine DeBoer, pianist James Winn and the Nevada Chamber Singers, under the direction of Paul Torkelson, for a program featuring songs and arias for solo and ensembles from our treasured European language heritage. As support for these languages diminishes in our universities, it is important for arts communities to nurture these irreplaceable traditions.
Free

University Wind Ensemble
March 16, 4:15 p.m.
Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building
The Wind Ensemble will perform as part of the Western/Northwestern Division Conference of the College Band Directors National Association where they will perform the world premier of a newly commissioned work by Julie Giroux as part of an concert called “The Wind Band Music of Julie Giroux.” For more conference information, contact A.G. McGrannahan at 775-682-9036.
Free

Nevada Chamber Opera presents
Gilbert and Sullivan's "Iolanthe"
Directed by Damon Stevens
March 30 and 31 at 7:30 p.m. and April 1 at 2 p.m.
Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building
The University’sNevada Chamber Opera presents the Nevada premiere of Gilbert and Sullivan’s hilarious comic operetta, “Iolanthe.” Regarded as one of Sullivan’s most beautiful scores, “Iolanthe” is a topsy-turvy love story that dares to ask, “what would happen if the government were taken over by a hostile group of… fairies?” Both liberals and conservatives can agree that “Iolanthe” is just plain silly fun as this election year they unite to fight for love, fight for honor and fight the fairies.
Adult tickets for $15; student tickets for $5

Argenta Concert Series
"Argenta Trio Crossroads III with guest artist Ida Kavafian"
April 6, 7:30 p.m.
Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building
Crossroads III will feature guest artists Ida Kavafian on violin as she joins with Argenta Trio for a concert featuring “Piano Trio No. 2” by Melinda Wagner (female, American, 20thcentury), “Piano Trio in A Minor” by Alyabiev (male, Russian, early romantic) and “Piano Quartet in G minor” by Johannes Brahms (male, German, late romantic). Violinist Ida Kavafian enjoys an international reputation as one of the most versatile musicians performing today. With a repertoire as diverse as her talents, Kavafian has electrified stages as a recitalist as well as a soloist with major orchestras across the globe. A graduate of Juilliard studying with Oscar Shumsky, she made her debut in New York under Young Concert Artists. She recently formed a new ensemble, Trio Valtorna, with pianist Gilles Vonsattel and hornist David Jolley. For more information on Ida Kavafian, visit http://www.barrettvantage.com/artist.php?id=ikavafian.
Adult tickets for $20, student tickets for $5

University Jazz Ensemble
April 10, 7:30 p.m.
Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building
The University’s Program in Jazz and Improvisation continues providing quality jazz educational experiences and concerts for students and jazz officianatos. Tonight’s program includes performances by both University Jazz Ensembles under the direction of Peter Epstein and Hans Halt.
Free

Sheppard Fine Arts Gallery Lecture
"Two Collaboration: Tad Beck with Jennifer Locke and Sheppard Fine Arts Gallery with Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions Gallery”
April 12, 5:30 p.m., Wells Fargo Auditorium, Matthewson-IGT Knowledge Center
More thantwo years ago, Sheppard Fine Arts Gallery director Marjorie Vecchio curated an exhibition entitled “I Like Winners: Sport and Selfhood.” During the opening week, many of the participating artists were in town and two of them, Tad Beck and Jennifer Locke, instantly became friends and artistic collaborators. The artists felt so strongly about their collaborative relationship, they invited Vecchio to propose a curated show entitled ”Capsize” at one of the country’s most respected and established interdisciplinary art venues, the Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions (LACE). That proposal was not only accepted but given high priority by the assistant director and curator of LACE, Robert Crouch, and will be installed, with Vecchio as the curator, in their Main Exhibition Space. Given that this exciting partnership started in Reno, the Sheppard Fine Arts Gallery continues the collaborative spirit and brings artists Beck and Locke, as well as the LACE curator, Crouch, to Reno for a four-day residency to produce a catalog with introductions by both Vecchio and Crouch, and a keynote essay by University of California, Riverside scholar Jennifer Doyle.
Free

Nevada Repertory Company
"Anything Goes" by Cole Porter
Directed by Adam Cates
April 13, 14, 18, 19, 20 and 21 at 7:30 p.m. and April 15 and 22 at 1:30 p.m.
Redfield Proscenium Theatre, Church Fine Arts Building
Currently a hot ticket with a Broadway Revival, the Nevada Repertory Company secured the rights to present “Anything Goes” just in time! The age-old tale of boymeetsgirl and the complications which ensue intrigue every audience, and no musical puts it on stage better than “Anything Goes.” Directed by Broadway choreographer, Adam Cates, this show is wrapped around one of Cole Porter's magical scores and features songs such as “It's De-lovely,” “I Get A Kick Out Of You,” “You’re the Top,” and “Anything Goes.” It's a wonder that all the romances are sorted out and disaster is averted aboard the magical ship where “Anything Goes.”
Adult tickets for $20,senior citezens, public school students and University faculty and staff tickets for $18, University student tickets for $5 (limited quantity available)

University Symphony Orchestra
April 17, 7:30 p.m.
Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building
The University orchestra program, “Light vs. Dark,” will feature the Chamber Orchestra performing Shubert’s “Symphony No. 5” and the Symphony Orchestra performing Shostakovich’s “Symphony No. 10.”
Free

University Campus and Symphonic Bands
April 23, 7:30 p.m.
Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building
For their last concert of the spring semester, the Campus Band will feature conducting students majoring in music education at the University and the Symphonic Band will perform traditional and contemporary works from the wind band repertoire.
Free

University Wind Ensemble
April 25, 7:30 p.m.
Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building
The University Wind Ensemble will play music with a “Star Wars” theme, including the John Williams “Star Wars Trilogy,” Holst’s “Mars the Bringer of War,” from “The Planets,” and Camphouse’s “Anthem and Bocook’s “At Dawn They Slept.”
Free

Reno Jazz Festival
Opening Night Concert with Joe Lovano and The Collective
April 26, 7:30 p.m.
Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building
Extraordinary Grammy-winning tenor saxophonist, composer, bandleader and educator Joe Lovano has been called by the New York Times “one of the greatest musicians in jazz history.” The Wichita Eagle calls him “a bridge between jazz’s past and future…as big as they come.” Joe Lovano grew up with jazz, where his father, bandleader Tony “Big T” Lovano, set the stage for Joe’s lifelong immersion (a career of 40 years and counting) in the world of exceptional music, playing alongside incredible musicians. As an educator, he teaches at the Berklee College of Musicin Boston, Mass., and has mentored some of the finest young artists around, including recent Grammy winner Esperanza Spalding. As a musician known for his mastery and control, edgy spontaneity and deep reverence for the collaborative work of others, Lovano has become a legendary jazz giant– to audiences, students and colleagues alike. Who better to open the 50th anniversary of the Reno Jazz Festival? We know you will agree. “…a master…exultant and sumptuously at ease.”– The New York Times
Adults for $20; senior citizens,Universityfaculty and staff and For the Love of Jazz members for $17; students for $10

Reno Jazz Festival Showcase and Awards Ceremony
April 28, 6:30 p.m.
Main Arena, Lawlor Events Center
The Festival Showcase will feature a performance by the winners of the 2009 Reno Jazz Festival All-Star Performers competition and encore performances from some of the highest-rated groups and soloists in the festival. Awards are given during the showcase performances in recognition of individuals and groups who place in the their category.
Adults for $18, senior citizens, University faculty and staff and For the Love of Jazz membersfor $15, students for $11

Reno Jazz Festival
50th Anniversary Celebration with the Mingus Big Band
April 27, 7:30 p.m.
Main Arena, Lawlor Events Center
Considered one of the best of its kind in the world, and lauded by the San Francisco Chronicle as “showcasing music’s future,” the Reno Jazz Festival has been bringing Grammy winners, jazz superstars and the finest emerging young artists to town for nearly half a century. The Performing Arts Series is proud to partner in celebrating the festival’s 50th anniversary by hosting the world-class Mingus Big Band to wow the enthusiastic fans of the Reno Jazz Festival. The 14-piece Grammy-nominated band celebrates the music of the legendary, late composer/bassist Charles Mingus, under the direction of Sue Mingus. Jazz greats who regularly play with the band include such superstars as Randy Brecker, Robin Eubanks, Jeff “Tain” Watts and many more. “The hippest big band in the universe – robust, earthy, sanctified.” – Time Out New York http://www.mingusmingusmingus.com
Adults for $33, senior citizens, University faculty and staff and For the Love of Jazz members for$29, studentfor $15; Universitystudents for $5

Reno Jazz Festival
Competition
April 27-28, All Day
Various campus venues, University of Nevada, Reno Campus
The 50th annual Reno Jazz Festival maintains traditions by featuring two full days of educational clinics and competition performances featuring middle and high school jazz ensembles, as well as college groups from around the West. Jazz Fan Passes and individual tickets are available. Call 775-784-4046 for details.
Festival passes range from $12-$60

University Composer's Concert
April 29, 7:30 p.m.
Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building
This concert will feature an evening of premieres featuring new works by University of Nevada, Reno student composers.
Free

Spring Dance Concert
with Guest Artist Darrell Grand Moultrie
May 4 and 5, 8 p.m.
Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building
The Spring Dance Concert will feature new dance works by University Dance Faculty and the choreography of guest artist Darrell Grand Moultrie. Performing Moultrie’s works will be members of his company, Dance Grand Moultrie, along with students from the University Dance Program. Darrell Grand Moultrie, a Juilliard graduate, is fast emerging as one of America's most sought after choreographers and master teachers. Not one to be pigeonholed into any particular genre, Moultrie has carved out an impressive career that seamlessly weaves his distinctive and highly praised ballet and modern dance choreography, to on-stage Broadway performer (most recently seen in Billy Elliot), and to television work where he has choreographed national commercials for Mastercard, Mod’s hair products, Schick Quattro 4 razor, and has worked on the Dave Chappelle Show. For more information, go towww.darrellgrandmoultrie.com.
Adult for $17; students, children and senior citezens for $14; University studentsfor $5 (limited quantity available)

Nightingale String Quartet
May 6, 3 p.m.
Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building
The Nightingale String Quartet including Brune Macary and Paran Amirinazari on violin, Tiantian Lan on viola and Luciana Galloon cello, will perform Brahms’ “Clarinet Quintet” with clarinettist Jen Day, as well as works by Debussy and Beethoven.
Free

University Flute, Oboe and Bassoon Studio Recital
May 6, 7 p.m.
Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building
This free recital features outstanding students from the University flute, oboe and basson studios of Mary Miller, Andrea Lenz and Eric Fassbender, performing music ranging from Bach to Britten.
Free

University Flute Ensemble
May 7, 7:30 p.m.
Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building
Members of the University Flute Ensemble will perform a variety of music on an assortment of instruments including piccolos, alto flutes and bass flutes.
Free

Argenta Concert Series
"An Evening with Clarinetist David Shifrin"
May 11, 7:30 p.m.
Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building
Closing the Argenta Concert series will be an evening of chamber music featuring clarinetist David Shifrin and a performance of Olivier Messiaen’s “Quartet for the End of Time.” One of only two wind players to have been awarded the Avery Fisher Prize since the award's inception in 1974, Shifrin is in constant demand as an orchestral soloist, recitalist and chamber music collaborator. Shifrin has appeared with major symphonies throughout the U.S. and internationally. He has also served as principal clarinetist with several orchestras. In addition, he has received critical acclaim as a recitalist and is a sought after chamber musician. For more information about David Shifrin visit http://www.davidshifrin.com.
Adult for $20, student for $5

Reno Wind Symphony
May 20, 3 p.m.
Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building
Reno Wind Symphony will present a “Witches’ Brouhaha” program featuring macabre melodies and creepy classics including Bach’s “Tocatta and Fugue in D Minor,” Dukas’ “Sorcerer’s Apprentice,” Saint-Saens’ “Danse Macabre,” and music from “Pirates of the Caribbean,” “Phantom of the Opera,” “Harry Potter,” and “Wicked.”
Free

Select courses as noted have been approved or are pending approval for 6-34.5 recertification credit hours toward SPHR or PHR (Senior/Professional in Human Resources) recertification through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). For more information about PHR/SPHR certification and recertification, visit HRCI at http://www.hrci.org

For more about Extended Studies courses, registration and information call (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928. To register online, visit and search by course/program title: http://www.extendedstudies.unr.edu . For an at-a-glance calendar of Spring/Summer 2012 classes and to download a course guide, visit http://www.extendedstudies.unr.edu/prodev_certificates.htm

The following courses begin in Jan.-Feb. 2012:

Jan. 21 and 28, 2012
"Using a Digital SLR Camera" - This two-session introductory photography course offers instruction in the specific features and use of a single-lens reflex camera (one that can change lenses), offered by Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno. Held Saturday, Jan. 21 and 28, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the University's Redfield Campus, 18600 Wedge Parkway, Reno. Course fee: $99, includes parking; please bring your camera to class. Instr.: M.D. Welch. Registration and information: (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928. For more about Extended Studies courses or to register online, visit and search by course title: http://www.extendedstudies.unr.edu. For an at-a-glance calendar of Spring/Summer 2012 classes, visit http://www.extendedstudies.unr.edu/prodev_certificates.htm .

Jan. 24-Feb. 2, 2012
"Beginning Photoshop" - This six-session graphics professional course offers instruction in the basic navigation and functionality of Adobe Photoshop and provides an opportunity to produce beginner work for a portfolio, offered by Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno. Held Tuesday-Thursday, Jan. 24-Feb. 2, 6-9 p.m. at the University's Redfield Campus, 18600 Wedge Parkway, Reno. Course fee: $349, includes parking. Instr.: M.D. Welch. Registration and information: (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928. For more about Extended Studies courses or to register online, visit and search by course title: http://www.extendedstudies.unr.edu. For an at-a-glance calendar of Spring/Summer 2012 classes, visit http://www.extendedstudies.unr.edu/prodev_certificates.htm .

Jan.-May 2012
"Supervisory Management and Human Resources Management Professional Certificates and Short Courses" - The University's 10-course certificates in supervisory management or human resources management provide valuable leading-edge and industry-specific training, evidence to employers of successful completion of a University-quality educational program, and an indication of professional achievement in one's field. Current core courses and electives may be taken independently or applied to a full certificate and are currently scheduled for Spring-Summer 2012 by Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno. For more about the Supervisory Management or Human Resources Management courses and full certificates and to register online, visit: http://extendedstudies.unr.edu/prodev_management.htm . Registration and information: (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928. For all Extended Studies courses or to register online, visit and search by course title: http://www.extendedstudies.unr.edu . For an at-a-glance calendar of Spring/Summer 2012 classes, visit http://extendedstudies.unr.edu/prodev_certificates.htm .

Jan. 25, 2012
"Employee Relations" - This one-session human resources management course provides an overview of the components of employee relations, including the key elements of constructive performance evaluations, effective complaint management, handling problem employee behaviors, communication, diversity and laws affecting personnel policy, offered by Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno. Held Wednesday, Jan. 25, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the University's Continuing Education Building, 1041 N. Virginia St., Reno. Course fee: $195, includes parking, lunch and 6 PHR/SPHR/GPHR general recertification hours. Instr.: Kimberley McNamara, SPHR. Registration and information: (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928. For all Extended Studies courses or to register online, visit and search by course title: http://www.extendedstudies.unr.edu . For an at-a-glance calendar of Spring/Summer 2012 classes, visit http://extendedstudies.unr.edu/prodev_certificates.htm .

Jan. 26-27, 2012
"Managing and Supervising People" - This two-session supervisory management course uses self-assessment exercises, role playing and simulations to help you learn and practice behaviors integral to building high-performing work groups, offered by Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno. Held Thursday-Friday, Jan. 26-27, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the University's Redfield Campus, 18600 Wedge Parkway, Reno. Course fee: $325, includes parking, lunch each day and 12 PHR/SPHR general recertification hours. Instr.: Robert Hernandez, MPA. Registration and information: (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928. For more about Extended Studies courses or to register online, visit and search by course title: http://www.extendedstudies.unr.edu . For an at-a-glance calendar of Spring/Summer 2012 classes, visit http://www.extendedstudies.unr.edu/prodev_certificates.htm.

Jan. 27, 2012
"The Rules Have Changed: Is Your HR Department in Compliance?" - This advanced one-session senior HR professional development course examines the most recent changes to employment law and demonstrates processes to assist your organization in administering these new regulations, offered by Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno. Held Friday, Jan. 27, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the University's Redfield Campus, 18600 Wedge Parkway, Reno. Course fee: $250, includes parking, lunch and 6 PHR/SPHR general recertification hours. Instr.: Anthony Hall, J.D. Registration and information: (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928. For more about Extended Studies courses or to register online, visit and search by course title: http://www.extendedstudies.unr.edu. For an at-a-glance calendar of Spring/Summer 2012 classes, visit http://www.extendedstudies.unr.edu/prodev_certificates.htm.

Feb. 1, 2012
"Developing Your Employees" - This one-session professional development management course will give you skills to help improve your employees' performance and the quality of their work to increase productivity, offered by Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno. Held Wednesday, Feb. 1, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at the University's Redfield Campus, 18600 Wedge Parkway, Reno. Course fee: $225, includes parking and lunch. Instr.: Ileana Vassiliou, MBA. Registration and information: (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928. For all Extended Studies courses or to register online, visit and search by course title: http://www.extendedstudies.unr.edu . For an at-a-glance calendar of Spring/Sumer 2012 classes, visit http://extendedstudies.unr.edu/prodev_certificates.htm .

Feb. 4-April 22, 2012
"Paralegal Studies Certificate Program" - This 16-session professional development certificate program is taught by a municipal court judge and a probate commissioner, and offers an intensive yet condensed practical introduction to the paralegal field, providing training in the skills needed to identify legal issues, research relevant law, apply the law to factual situations, and write clearly and effectively, offered by Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno. Held select Saturdays and Sundays, Feb. 4-April 22, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the University's Redfield Campus, 18600 Wedge Parkway, Reno. Course fee: $2,195, includes textbook, access to Westlaw and LexisNexis, all instructional materials, refreshment breaks and parking. Instrs.: The Honorable James L. Spoo, J.D., and Linda Bowman, J.D. Registration and information: (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928. For more about Extended Studies courses or to register online, visit and search by course title: http://www.extendedstudies.unr.edu. For an at-a-glance calendar of Spring/Summer 2012 classes, visit http://extendedstudies.unr.edu/prodev_certificates.htm.

Feb. 7, 2012
"Employee Orientations: From Design to Implementation" - This one-session professional development course provides tools to design and implement a fun and informative orientation program best suited to your organization's needs, offered by Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno. Held Tuesday, Feb. 7, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the University's Redfield Campus, 18600 Wedge Parkway, Reno. Course fee: $195, includes parking, lunch and 6 PHR/SPHR general recertification hours. Instr.: Karyn Jensen, M.S., SPHR. Registration and information: (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928. For more about Extended Studies courses or to register online, visit and search by course title: http://www.extendedstudies.unr.edu. For an at-a-glance calendar of Spring/Summer 2012 classes, visit http://www.extendedstudies.unr.edu/prodev_certificates.htm.

Feb.-May 2012
"Social Media Marketing Certificate and Short Courses" - This four-course, 33-hour professional development certificate program offered during Spring 2012 provides in-depth, leading-edge content and an opportunity to develop and demonstrate mastery of social media/inbound marketing as an essential component of successful business operations, offered by Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno. Held Feb.-May 2012 on select evenings, nine course options are available from which to build the full four-course Social Media Marketing Certificate, or to be taken individually. Courses are held at the University's Redfield Campus, 18600 Wedge Parkway, Reno. Fees: $199-299 per course, early registration; $249-399 per course, late registration; includes instructional materials, refreshment breaks and parking. Instrs.: UNR College of Business and Reynolds School of Journalism faculty, and industry experts. For more about the Social Media Marketing courses and full certificate and to register online, visit: http://bit.ly/aIaLfV. Registration and information: (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928. For all Extended Studies courses or to register online, visit and search by course title: http://www.extendedstudies.unr.edu. For an at-a-glance calendar of Spring/Summer 2012 classes, visit http://extendedstudies.unr.edu/prodev_certificates.htm.

Feb. 7-16, 2012
"Beginning Illustrator" - This six-session graphics professional course offers instruction in the basic navigation and functionality of Adobe Illustrator and provides an opportunity to produce beginner work for a portfolio, offered by Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno. Held Tuesday-Thursday, Feb. 7-16, 6-9 p.m. at the University's Redfield Campus, 18600 Wedge Parkway, Reno. Course fee: $349, includes parking. Instr.: M.D. Welch. Registration and information: (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928. For more about Extended Studies courses or to register online, visit and search by course title: http://www.extendedstudies.unr.edu. For an at-a-glance calendar of Spring/Summer 2012 classes, visit http://www.extendedstudies.unr.edu/prodev_certificates.htm.

Feb. 7-21, 2012
"New and Social Media Marketing for Busy People" - With an emphasis on Facebook and LinkedIn, this three-session course explores strategies for transforming these into worthwhile business connections and for developing your online presence, offered by Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno. Held Tuesday, Feb. 7-21, 6-9 p.m. at the University's Redfield Campus, 18600 Wedge Parkway, Reno. Course fee: $299 by Jan. 24; $399 after Jan. 24; includes course materials, refreshment breaks and parking. Instr.: Todd Felts, MALS. Registration and information: (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928. For more about Extended Studies courses or to register online, visit and search by course title: http://www.extendedstudies.unr.edu. For an at-a-glance calendar of Spring/Summer 2012 classes, visit http://extendedstudies.unr.edu/prodev_certificates.htm.

Feb. 8-May 9, 2012
"Advanced Management Program (AMP)" - This 13-session professional development certificate program is offered in partnership with the University of Nevada, Reno College of Business, providing up-to-the-minute business theory, concepts, tools and techniques to help manage and lead in today's challenging business environment, offered by Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno. Held select Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, Feb. 8-May 9, 6-9 p.m. at the University's Redfield Campus, 18600 Wedge Parkway, Reno. Course fee: $1,595 by Jan. 24; $1,695 after Jan. 24, includes course materials, refreshment breaks, parking 34.5 PHR/SPHR general recertification hours. Instrs.: UNR College of Business and TMCC business faculty. Registration and information: (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928. For more about Extended Studies courses or to register online, visit and search by course title: http://www.extendedstudies.unr.edu . For an at-a-glance calendar of Spring/Summer 2012 classes, visit http://extendedstudies.unr.edu/prodev_certificates.htm.

Feb.-April 2012
"Project Management Essentials Certificate and Short Courses" - This three-course, 45-hour professional development certificate program offered during Spring 2012 provides the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully lead and manage any type of project across all areas of business and industry, offered by Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno. Held from Feb.-April on select Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings, 5:30-8:30 p.m., three courses are available to build the full Project Management Essentials Certificate, or to be taken individually. Courses are held at the University's Redfield Campus, 18600 Wedge Parkway, Reno. Fees: Very by course; includes instructional materials, refreshment breaks and parking. Instrs.: Lecturers with Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. Registration and information: (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928. For more about Extended Studies courses or to register online, visit and search by program title: http://www.extendedstudies.unr.edu . For an at-a-glance calendar of Spring/Summer 2012 classes, visit http://extendedstudies.unr.edu/prodev_certificates.htm.

Feb. 14-23, 2012
"Project Management Essentials" - This six-session project management course provides essential concepts and basic techniques for working effectively in all stages of project management, offered by Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno. Held Tuesday-Thursday, Feb. 14-23, 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the University's Redfield Campus, 18600 Wedge Parkway, Reno. Course fee: $585 by Jan. 23; $695 after Jan. 23, includes course materials, refreshment breaks, parking and 18 PHR/SPHR general recertification hours. Instr.: William Ball, MBA, PMP. Registration and information: (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928. For more about Extended Studies courses or to register online, visit and search by course title: http://www.extendedstudies.unr.edu . For an at-a-glance calendar of Spring/Summer 2012 classes, visit http://extendedstudies.unr.edu/prodev_certificates.htm.

Feb. 15, 2012
"Human Resources Training and Development" - This one-session human resources course examines adult learning, training needs assessment, the design and use of developmental interventions, training effectiveness, and the organizational impacts of legal and ethical issues, offered by Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno. Held Wednesday, Feb. 15, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the University's Continuing Education Building, 1041 N. Virginia St., Reno. Course fee: $210, includes parking, lunch and 6 PHR/SPHR general recertification hours. Instr.: Kim McNamara, SPHR, CPCC. Registration and information: (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928. For more about Extended Studies courses or to register online, visit and search by course title: http://www.extendedstudies.unr.edu. For an at-a-glance calendar of Spring/Summer 2012 classes, visit http://www.extendedstudies.unr.edu/prodev_certificates.htm.

Feb. 16, 2012
"Problem Solving: Creating Solutions" - This one-session professional development course explores a collaborative approach to problem-solving to help staff manage their own problems and increase employee commitment and buy-in, offered by Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno. Held Thursday, Feb. 16, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the University's Redfield Campus, 18600 Wedge Parkway, Reno. Course fee: $195, includes parking, lunch and 6 PHR/SPHR general recertification hours. Instr.: Guy Farmer, MSW. Registration and information: (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928. For more about Extended Studies courses or to register online, visit and search by course title: http://www.extendedstudies.unr.edu. For an at-a-glance calendar of Spring/Summer 2012 classes, visit http://www.extendedstudies.unr.edu/prodev_certificates.htm.

Feb. 24, 2012
"Remaining Sane While Leading Change" - This advanced one-session senior HR professional development course provides tools to lessen the tension surrounding organizational change, resulting in smoother transitions for change initiatives of all sizes and scopes, offered by Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno. Held Friday, Feb. 24, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the University's Redfield Campus, 18600 Wedge Parkway, Reno. Course fee: $250, includes parking, lunch and 6 PHR/SPHR strategic recertification hours. Instr.: Jennifer Schultz, SPHR. Registration and information: (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928. For more about Extended Studies courses or to register online, visit and search by course title: http://www.extendedstudies.unr.edu. For an at-a-glance calendar of Spring/Summer 2012 classes, visit http://www.extendedstudies.unr.edu/prodev_certificates.htm.

Feb. 25-March 3, 2012
"Photoshop Elements Basics" - This two-session introductory graphics course offers instruction in the basics of photo editing with Adobe Photoshop Elements 7.0, offered by Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno. Held Saturday, Feb. 25 and March 3, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the University's Redfield Campus, 18600 Wedge Parkway, Reno. Course fee: $99, includes parking. Instr.: M.D. Welch. Registration and information: (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928. For all Extended Studies courses or to register online, visit and search by course title: http://www.extendedstudies.unr.edu. For an at-a-glance calendar of Spring/Summer 2012 classes, visit http://www.extendedstudies.unr.edu/prodev_certificates.htm.

Spring/Summer 2012 beginning Feb. 28
"Gaming Management Weeklong Courses"- Six comprehensive weeklong courses during Spring/Summer 2012 update and enhance management tools and techniques unique to the gaming industry, including: promotional strategies and ROI; financial accounting; table games operations; slot operations; business analytics and surveillance management, offered by Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno. Courses are held at the University's Continuing Education Building, 1041 N. Virginia St., Reno. Fees: $2,500 per weeklong course, includes course materials, orientation breakfast, all lunches, refreshment breaks, one group dinner and field trips. Instrs.: Gaming industry experts and UNR faculty. Registration and information: (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928. For more about Extended Studies gaming management courses and schedules throughout 2012, or to register online, visit http://extendedstudies.unr.edu/residential.htm.

Feb. 27-March 2, 2012
"Promotional Strategies for the Gaming Industry"- This five-day gaming management course is designed to help you increase your property's return on investment (ROI) and target promotions that sharpen your competitive edge, offered by Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno. Held Monday-Friday, Feb. 27-March 2 at the University's Continuing Education Building, 1041 N. Virginia St., Reno. Fee: $2,500, includes course materials, orientation breakfast, four lunches, refreshment breaks and group awards dinner. Instrs.: Gaming industry experts and UNR faculty. Registration and information: (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928. For more about Extended Studies gaming management courses and schedules, or to register online, visit: http://extendedstudies.unr.edu/residential.htm.

Feb. 28, 2012
"Microsoft Word Basics" - This one-session computer skills course covers Microsoft Word 2010 essentials of word processing, offered by Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno. Held Tuesday, Feb. 28, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the University's Redfield Campus, 18600 Wedge Parkway, Reno. Course fee: $100, includes course materials and parking. Instr.: Jean Gage. Registration and information: (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928. For all Extended Studies courses or to register online, visit and search by course title: http://www.extendedstudies.unr.edu. For an at-a-glance calendar of Spring/Summer 2012 classes, visit http://extendedstudies.unr.edu/prodev_certificates.htm.

Feb. 28-March 13, 2012
"Social Media Tools: Foundations for Inbound Marketing" - This three-session Social Media Marketing Certificate course will help you establish, develop and connect the foundational tools of inbound marketing - accounts on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Google - to draw more people to your brand, offered by Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno. Held Tuesday evenings, Feb. 28-March 13, 6-9 p.m. at the University's Redfield Campus, 18600 Wedge Parkway, Reno. Course fee: $299 by Feb. 14 ($399 after Feb. 14); includes course materials, refreshment breaks and parking. Instr.: M.D. Welch. Registration and information: (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928. For more about Extended Studies courses or to register online, visit and search by course title: http://www.extendedstudies.unr.edu. For an at-a-glance calendar of Spring/Summer 2012 classes, visit http://www.extendedstudies.unr.edu/prodev_certificates.htm.

Don't see what you need in our course schedule for Spring 2012? Let us know how we can help bring you the courses you want. Email acturman@unr.edu