The Office of Community2Campus has moved. It is now located on the second floor of the Campus Services Building on the UNLV Main Campus. The office of Executive Director Elizabeth Baldizan, Ed.D. is in Room 206. Administrative assistant Sharon Savage is located in Room 207. The phone numbers remain the same; Baldizan may be reached at 702-774-4626, while Savage's number is 702-895-5069.

UNLV held its first Academic Achievement Gala on April 17 to honor the distinguished teaching and research of faculty members. Among the honorees was Heath Hiudt, sommelier and Continuing Education instructor, who received the Educational Outreach Faculty Excellence Award. Continuing Education Director Emmanuel (Meni) Sarris nominated Heath for the award, noting the UNLV Sommelier Academy would not exist today without the creativity and dedication of Heath as its designer and lead instructor. Heath has skillfully taught a difficult curriculum through an interactive hands-on approach and in-class experimentation to engage students in learning. Enrollment has exceeded expectations, and glowing feedback has highlighted Heath's amazing talent for teaching this highly specialized topic. Whether novice wine lovers or experienced beverage professionals, all students have made giant strides, with 100% of the first class passing the introductory program's exam. We congratulate and thank Heath for being an excellent educator and promoter of UNLV to the city and the surrounding region.

UNLV Continuing Education has nearly 100 courses available for you to explore this summer. A brochure is now available online detailing the professional development and personal enrichment courses being offered from May through July. It also includes new courses, such as Making the Transition from Manager to Leader, Refreshing Summertime Soups, and the California Philharmonic's Festival on the Green Series. Visit http://continuingeducation.unlv.edu/catalog to view the continuing education brochure.

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UNLV (OLLI at UNLV) has built its reputation on keeping members’ minds nimble through thought-provoking courses and discussions. The educational benefits of OLLI are so well known that people may be surprised to see several physical activity courses on the weekly schedule. Tai Chi, dance, and chair exercise courses have all developed a following among OLLI members.
On a recent visit to the Paradise campus, the gymnasium was flowing with energy from a class full of Tai Chi students. Instructor Joyce Asada took participants through their forms with joy, energy, and encouragement, reminding them, “We’re working both sides of your brain as well as your body.” Asada kept the focus on getting the body moving; the movements don’t have to be done perfectly in order to achieve health benefits and improve concentration.
What is the rationale for including exercise courses into OLLI? There is growing scientific evidence that regular exercise not only improves our physical well-being as we age—including cardiovascualar health, range of motion, stress reduction, and diabetes prevention—it’s also great for our brains!

The April/May 2014 enewsletter for the Division of Educational Outreach is now available online. Outreach insights features faculty excellence award winner Heath Hiudt and OLLI members who are exercising their way to better brain health. It also includes information on Summer Term 2014 and Continuing Education's summer courses.

We extend congratulations to Shannon Farrell, Administrative Assistant III in Summer Term. Shannon is the recipient of the May 2014 Classified Employee of the Month. This recognition is to honor an outstanding UNLV classified staff employee who has gone above and beyond his or her normal duties. It is a well-deserved honor for Shannon, and we thank her for her hard work and dedication.

Sep/Oct 2014 Outreach Insights Now AvailableThe September/October 2014 enewsletter for the Division of Educational Outreach is now available online. Outreach Insights features new funding available to train new RNs, a list of new continuing education classes coming in Spring/Summer 2015, and information for upcoming presentations.

The November/December 2014 enewsletter for the Division of Educational Outreach is now available online. Outreach Insights features warm holiday wishes from the division, the new catalogs for continuing education and OLLI listing classes coming in Spring 2015, and information about the new beer steward certificate. 

UNLV will observe its Winter Break Dec. 25-Jan. 4. During that time, the university will be open to the public in key service areas, while most nonessential business operations are suspended. The Division of Educational Outreach will observe the UNLV Winter Break as well. However, the information desk at the UNLV Paradise Campus will be open Monday through Friday 8am-5pm Dec. 22-Jan. 2. The university and all offices will be closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 in observance of state holidays. UNLV will reopen for regular business on Jan. 5, 2015.

As a Continuing Education student, you are a member of the UNLV community and a UNLV Rebel, which gives you access to some campus services. We are pleased to announce students who have registered for at least one Continuing Education class beginning Spring 2015 are eligible to obtain a RebelCard, the university’s official identification card. The RebelCard is more than an identification card! Discounts and financial savings are a benefit as well. 
BENEFITS:
You can receive discounts from local businesses who honor the RebelCard
You can deposit money to your card and use it as “RebelCash” at participating locations on and off campus
You will save money by not having to pay sales tax on food when you use your RebelCash
You can learn more about the RebelCard at:  http://www.unlv.edu/rebelcard/faq
 
Follow these steps to get your RebelCard:
Register for a Continuing Education Class
Bring the following items to the RebelCard Office:
Your photo id (passport, driver’s license, military ID) and a smile!
Your continuing education class registration receipt. This receipt should include the nine-digit student ID number, which begins with XX00 or XWO
$20
 
The RebelCard Office is located on the first floor of the Student Union, room #118, (between Starbucks and the U.S. Bank)
Office Hours: Monday & Tuesday:  8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Wednesday & Thursday: 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
RebelCard Office: 702-895-2351
 
You are also eligible to join the UNLV Alumni Association as an affiliate member once you have completed one or more courses in continuing education. Enjoy a host of programs and activities offered by the UNLV Alumni Association.  Affiliate membership is $50 per person or $90 for joint membership.

 
BENEFITS:
Access to exclusive news and information from the UNLV Alumni Association
Invitations to special events
Access to the free mobile app for UNLV Alumni
Discounts at select local restaurants, local museums and theatres
 
To learn more go to: http://connect2.unlv.edu/alumni/membership

We are proud to have you as a student with UNLV Continuing Education. We extend our best wishes for a successful term in lifelong learning!