UC Communiversity Winter Catalog

COMMUNIVERSITY WINTER 2019 uc.edu/ce/commu

PHOTOGRAPHIC LIGHTING

Enhance your photographs with proper lighting

DISCOVER YOUR CREATOONITY Learn to draw characters housed in your imagination!

BULLET JOURNALING: GET ORGANIZED! Track the past, organize the present, and plan for the future

ROAD TRIP! RVING OUT WEST Explore the American West in a once-in-a-lifetime journey

F O C U S O N your lifelong learning goals

#LearnSomethingNew

Communiversity at the University of Cincinnati offers convenient and innovative classes designed to boost your career and enrich your life.

We live in a seeking society. We seek recognition.

Seek new skills. Seek to save time. Seek to focus. Seek to try new things. Although your life is a continuous journey, how often are you seeking out opportunities to learn something new?

Henry Ford said, “Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young. The greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young.” Your whole life is an education and learning opportunities are all around– you simply have to seek it.

Whether 2019 is the year you seek to develop your financial strategy, discover your creativity, explore the U.S. west in an RV, or learn to meditate; we hope you look to Communiversity to develop the skills you need to achieve your learning goals.

Never stop learning, exploring, growing, or seeking.

Classes are noncredit, informal and fun!

Online and face-to-face class options.

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Janet Staderman, Program Director

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Accounting and Finance....................................4

Home & Garden......................................................21

Arts & Handicrafts..............................................6

Language.................................................................22

Astronomy........................................................10

Leadership & Management...................................24

Business & Career............................................11

Music & Dance........................................................25

Cincinnati Local................................................12

Personal Development..........................................26

Communication & Writing..............................13

Photography...........................................................26

Explore the World............................................14

Sports & Adventure................................................27

Fitness & Health...............................................14

Test Preparation.....................................................28

Food & Drink.....................................................17

How to Enroll ........................................................31

Holistic Wellness............................................. 20

photo courtesy of Amanda Bauer

An 85-year partnership with the

CINCINNATI OBSERVATORY Communiversity is proud to continue the tradition of partnering with the Observatory and looks forward to celebrating another 175 years!

The Cincinnati Observatory celebrates its 175th year of rich history and connection to the University of Cincinnati.

Since the oldest public telescope in the U.S. was placed on Cincinnati’s Mount Lookout hill in 1873, the Cincinnati Observatory has inspired generations to look at the stars and take an interest in the universe around them. Aside from the antiquity of the site, the Observatory’s partnership with UC also dates back generations.

UC and the Observatory have partnered to offer for-credit courses since 1933 and, before the Observatory was open to the public, it offered access to the public through Communiversity courses. “The Observatory serviced over 31,000 visitors in 2017, and almost half of these were adults,” Ventre said. “Consequently, our mission and vision dovetails very well with the mission and vision of the UC Communiversity and their adult students.”

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ACCOUNTING & FINANCE

NEW! THE ANALYSIS AND VALUATION OF STOCKS

Please note: Our seminars are educational in nature.

The University does not endorse or promote any products, strategy, or views. Any presented are those of the instructor only.

This course is a comprehensive course designed to provide you with conventional and advanced techniques in researching and valuing stocks. Starting off with the basics, you will learn how to read financial statements and calculate financial ratios, and then move on to perform industrial comparisons, value stocks, and conduct economic and industrial research. This course is taught in a manner that uses everyday language, simple, yet insightful analogies, and a just the facts attitude that you will understand and appreciate. By the end of this course, you will have a strong foundation in the analysis and valuation of stocks.

NEW! PERSONAL MONEY MANAGEMENT Do you struggle with managing your money? Is paying off debt and saving a challenge for you? This course establishes a plan for your money so you can immediately begin making progress towards your personal and financial goals. You will learn how to easily establish a working budget, emergency funds, and other guidelines that will leave you confident and in control. Stop procrastinating when it comes to your money and start making progress now!

Instructor: David Shields Tuesdays, January 15–29, 3 weeks, 6:30–8:30 pm, $65

NEW! DEVELOP YOUR FINANCIAL STRATEGY During our busy lives, we have a tendency to collect investments or financial products randomly and lose sight of the overall financial strategy. Organizing your financial portfolio may provide you with more stability, focus and success. This workshop will teach you about investing, help you create strategies for your portfolio; set short, interim and long-term goals; and potentially gain tax advantages for today and the long term. Ultimately, the goal is for you to have a better probability of achieving your goals during and beyond your working years and work successfully through your life-stage milestones.

Instructor: Glynnis Reinhart, RICP Thursday, January 31, 6:30–8:30 pm, $29

NEW! ESTATE PLANNING WITH A HEART This practical, sensitive workshop helps you face the difficult process of centralizing financial, legal and personal information so family and friends can take care of you and know how you would like end-of-life issues handled. During this workshop, we will cover estate planning documents, review the importance of Powers of Attorney, and you will receive the Family Love Letter guidebook, which will organize the details of your will, social security benefits, passwords to your computer/online accounts, and many other practical details.

Instructor: Glynnis Reinhart, RICP Thursday, February 7, 6:30–8:30 pm, $29

NEW! CHANGE YOUR MONEY STORY Some people, no matter what they do, keep finding themselves in debt, and many people make financial decisions out of fear. Instead, invest a small amount of time to understand the emotions that cause debt, unconscious spending or a lack of wealth accumulation that keep you stuck. During this class, you will learn strategies to save your way out of debt and create saving strategies for today and tomorrow. You will discover how to align your resources with your deepest desires and aspirations, and set yourself on a path where you control your money - not the other way around. By the end of this class, you will have new tools empowering you to stand confident in your new money story and have the ability to make financial decisions with ease.

Instructor: Matt Crabtree, CFP® Six-week online course, Sessions start monthly, $119

ACCOUNTING FUNDAMENTALS Demand for accounting professionals currently exceeds supply.

If you’re interested in increasing your financial awareness while also gaining a marketable skill, this series of courses is perfect for you. Whether you’re a sole proprietor looking to manage your business finances or you simply want to gain an understanding of accounting basics for career advancement or for personal use, these courses will give you a solid foundation in financial matters.

Instructor: Charlene Messier Twelve-week online course, Sessions start monthly, $199

CHECK OUT OUR OTHER ONLINE COURSES AT ED2GO.COM/UC Introduction to Stock Options Real Estate Investing Stocks, Bonds and Investing, Oh My! NEW! ENTREPRENEURSHIP: START-UP AND BUSINESS OWNER MANAGEMENT This course provides an excellent foundation for not just the startup business owner, but also for business owners and managers who want to gain a further understanding of some of the fundamental principles associated with owning and operating a start-up or established business. You’ll grow in your understanding of financial and accounting terms, gain confidence and improve your communication skills, and explore the basics of running a business in accordance with legal requirements. It’s never been easier to get your own business up and running. This online certificate program is offered in partnership with major colleges, universities, and other accredited education providers.

Instructors: Kelley Burgess and Katrina McBride Six-month online self-paced program, $2,095, includes all required textbooks

“I highly recommend Glynnis Reinhart’s class.

She’s an excellent speaker and so much fun to listen to.”

- Susan Whitson

Instructor: Liz Kitchell Saturdays, January 19–26, 2 weeks, 10–11:30 am, $59

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The benefits of

CONTINUING EDUCATION EDUCATION CONTINUING There is a reason why adults have been turning to Communiversity since 1949 and more students have enrolled in courses this year that ever before: the benefits of continuing education are many.

Learning new skills and hobbies isn’t just a fun way to occupy your free time; becoming a lifelong learner has immense potential to enrich your life.

The more you know, the more opportunity there is for advancement in the future, both in your career and personal life.

Wherever you are in your life or career, the daily grind seems more bearable when it includes hobbies you love, new subjects to explore, and a path to living a more fulfilling life. With the many benefits of continuing education, there’s no better time to make the commitment to lifelong learning than now.

“We treasure the great experiences we have had taking Communiversity courses.

As adult learners we feel the topics are relevant to our interests.”

Bring your characters to life with

CREA-TOON-ITY!

Author, illustrator and retired-elementary school teacher, Jeff Nicholas has been sharing his stories and art for 22 years.

His humorous style, engaging illustrations and quirky characters have accompanied him to over 650 libraries and 22 school districts in the eastern US. His awardwinning artwork and cartoon panels have appeared in northern Ohio newspapers, magazines and educational publications.

Join Jeff’s 2-week class this January and discover the characters you’ve been keeping in your imagination and bring them to life with pencil and paper.

- Dennis and Ellen Tom

A page out of history: an offering of classes available in 1949 through UC’s Continuing Education Program!

CreaTOONity with Jeff Nicholas Tuesday, January 22 and 29 SEE PAGE 8

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ARTS & HANDICRAFTS !

CHIP CARVING Class is limited to 10 people, so register early!

Instructor: Rick Bissonnette

STAINED GLASS ART

NEW! CHIP CARVING ORNAMENTS This course will allow you to apply the Chip Carving skills learned and practiced in the Beginner Chip Carving course to make ornaments for yourself, family and friends. Select from a variety of available shapes and designs to carve three (3) of your choosing.

If desired, highlights can be painted onto them. Beginning Chip Carving or having the proper knife and understanding woodcuts is a prerequisite to taking this course.

Thursdays, December 6 – December 20, 3 weeks, 6:30–8:30 pm, $169

BEGINNERS CHIP CARVING Chip carving is a great way to begin wood carving. It is a decorative form of carving in which designs are cut into wooden plaques, plates, boxes, furniture and more. In this course, you will learn the basics of Chip Carving including the various types and the cutting techniques. You will then be given the opportunity to practice on a separate board before carving your own decorative plaque.

Thursdays, January 17–January 31, 3 weeks, 6:30–8:30 pm, $169.

NEW! LETTERING CHIP CARVING This course will enable you to carve letters utilizing the Chip Carving skills learned and practiced in the Beginner Chip Carving course. Once the techniques are learned and practiced, the class will carve a unique plaque. Select your own wording and select from a variety of designs.

Thursdays, February 21–March 7, 3 weeks, 6:30–8:30 pm, $169. Beginning Chip Carving or having the proper knife and understanding woodcuts is a prerequisite to taking this course.

Instructor: Mary Jane Riggi Location: All classes held at the Artist’s Glass Studio Some studio tools may be available for use by students and others may be purchased from the instructor. Registered students must call us a few days in advance of the class to discuss project ideas and tools.

CREATE A KALEIDOSCOPE Create a “one of a kind” glass kaleidoscope! Learn glass cutting, foiling, assembly and soldering techniques. Great class for parent/ child (15 and older).

Saturday, December 1, 10:30 am–4:30 pm, $65, plus supply fee payable to instructor

GLASS FUSING PRIMER Focus on warm glass work as you create your own fused glass pieces. Learn glass cutting, setting up a kiln, shelf preparation, glass compatibility, annealing cycles and slumping. Several pieces will be prepared for firing; then return to the studio 2-3 weeks after class to retrieve your fused pieces.

Saturday, December 8, 10:30 am–4:30 pm, $69, plus supply fee payable to instructor

STAINED GLASS FOR BEGINNERS Begin with the basics of building a Tiffany style panel using the copper foil method. Learn types of glass, glass cutting techniques, grinding, foiling, soldering and framing a panel. Complete a panel of your choosing (sizes vary but the average is 11 x 17).

Saturday, March 9, 10:30 am–4:30 pm, $69, plus supply fee payable to instructor

MOSAICS Make a stunning mosaic tray, table top, panel or project of your choice using the direct mosaic method. Bring your own item and add a mosaic design to it or choose from items available at the studio. If you’ve got some old cups or plates, bring them and a hammer to turn them into works of art.

Saturday, March 23, 10:30 am–4:30 pm, $69, plus supply fee payable to instructor

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PAINTING CLASSES

NEW! MONET’S “WEEPING WILLOW”

Instructor: Kevin McCarty Our classes are appropriate for beginners, but also geared to intermediate students who have attended by classes in the past. One gallery-wrapped, stretched 11 x 14” fine art canvas, a set of brushes, and a full set of acrylic paints in a broad spectrum of colors are included in the class fee. Take home your original piece of art ready for framing!

Weeping willows were among Monet’s favorite trees and planted several in his vast compound in Giverny. Monet painted ten weeping willow paintings by 1919, as a mournful response to World War I. Monet’s Weeping Willow lacks straight lines, and the shapes have no definite borders. The colors fade from one image to the next with a wide range of light and dark shades. Learn Monet’s technique of layering of the oils which gives his paintings a raised texture that appears smooth to the eye and discover his use of light to create an uneven feel in the art. Although the painting depicts nature, Monet’s Weeping Willow is more concerned with conveying emotion with his swirling, agitated forms and the obvious contrast between dark and light.

Saturday, February 23, 12–4 pm, $89

NEW! A LOOK AT ENGLISH WATERCOLORISTS

NEW! WATERCOLOR PAINTING WORKSHOP: STORM AT THE MOUTH OF THE GRAND CANAL, VENICE Joseph Mallard William Turner was a virtuoso watercolorist who is famous for his expressive colorization and his ability to capture the elusive and volatile atmosphere of nature. He broadly applied atmospheric washes of paint in his paintings. This technique, as well as the intense, evanescent light in his works, placed Turner in the vanguard of English art. Learn about his history, his influence on art in the world today, while practicing colorization and the techniques of Turner’s painting style. The immediacy of the watercolor medium is challenging but well suited to capturing atmospheric effects. With or without painting experience, you can do it!

The late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries saw the emergence of painters who used watercolors to sublime effect.

Come to this class to reproduce a few of these paintings, using your innate creativity and learning new skills to create similar art in a more modern context. Learn about the development and changes of watercolor painting during these centuries by exploring paintings by famous artists such as Thomas Girtin, John Constable, and J.M.W. Turner. Learn through discussion, demonstration, hands-on experience, and individual coaching, techniques in watercolor painting, while at the same time experiencing the joy of painting and self-expression.

The immediacy of the watercolor medium is challenging but well suited to capturing atmospheric effects.

Saturday, March 16, 12–4 pm, $89

Saturday, December 8, 12–4 pm, $85

NEW! REMBRANDT SELF-PORTRAIT AS ZEUXIS LAUGHING One of the most revered artists of all time, Rembrandt is famous for his work, with his greatest creative triumphs being self-portraits, illustrations of biblical scenes and etchings/portraits of his 17thcentury contemporaries. In this class, you will create your own version of Rembrandt’s self-portrait as Zeuxis, a Greek artist who lived in late 5th century BC. Zeuxis reputedly died from excessive laughing when painting an old woman who wanted to look like Aphrodite. However, in this painting, Rembrandt appears to be laughing both at himself and with the viewer.

Saturday, January 19, 12–4 pm, $89

“I took the Intro to Frame Loom Weaving class taught by Abby Schnure. I really enjoyed the class. The instructor was very

Purchase $50 in gift certificates and receive an additional $10 $10!

knowledgeable. She was very patient with answering questions and performing demonstrations.

I would highly recommend this class.” – Ann Baker

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ARTS & HANDICRAFTS (CONT’D) JEWELRY MAKING The instructor will bring jewelry tools but you are welcome to bring your own Plier sets if you have them. No prior experience needed!

Instructor: Banurekha Kesavalu

MIXED MEDIA NECKLACE AND MATCHING EARRINGS Combine two jewelry techniques to create a contemporary, unique pendant necklace and a pair of matching earrings. In this 2 hour class, you will learn how to make simple wraps, coils, include charms and boost a jewelry by adding diverse materials to create a unique pendant necklace and matching earrings.

Saturday, January 5, 10 am–12 pm, $35

POLYMER CLAY TEXTURED JEWELRY: A PENDANT NECKLACE AND MATCHING EARRINGS Learn these unique tips for texturing Polymer Clay to create a textured pendant necklace and a pair of matching earrings using Polymer Clay (oven-bake clay) which is a versatile medium that gives you flexibility to create breath taking projects! In this class, you will learn how to condition and color mix Polymer Clay, create dimensional effects using texture sheets/tools to make a cool pendant and a pair of matching earrings. Other techniques include bead piercing and baking the clay at the right temperature.

Saturday, March 2, 10 am–12 pm, $35

NEW! DISCOVER YOUR CREA’TOON’ITY Discover characters you’ve been housing in your imagination by bringing them to life! In this 2-week class, you will learn simple drawing techniques to develop your cartooning style. In the first session, you will learn the thought process of cartooning and personify an object by sketching character shapes and expressions.

You will draw the body of the character to coincide with facial expressions, and discuss and draw ways to get your message across to an audience. Then, in the 2nd session, you will design a comic storyboard; starting with the simple panel, then developing a 3-step sequential action strip, and lastly create a 4-panel story using your original characters and props to tell your story visually.

Instructor: Jeff Nicholas Tuesdays, January 22–29, 2 weeks, 6:30–8:30 pm, $75. Fee includes all supplies: drawing pad, pens, kneaded erasers, and paper

INTRO TO INDUSTRIAL SEWING Join us for a one day class, perfect if you have some sewing experience and want to broaden your skill set. In this class, you will learn the concepts of industrial versus domestic sewing, why these are vastly different, and when to know you need one versus the other. You will learn how to use a straight stitch and zig zag machine, a three-thread serger, and iron. You will create a pillow with zipper which you will take home.

Instructor: Sew Valley Saturday, February 9, 10 am–2 pm, $129, includes all supplies and equipment. No discounts may be applied to this course.

FLORAL ARRANGEMENT WORKSHOPS WITH EVE FLORAL CO. No experience is necessary to participate and all class materials and supplies will be provided. Limited availability with only 10 spots available.

Instructor: Evelyn Streeter

NEW! GALENTINE’S DAY FLORAL WORKSHOP Take both jewelry making classes for the low price of $55!

NEW! CAREFREE PRINTMAKING: MONOTYPES Do you enjoy painting and are interested in printmaking? Well, this is the class for you! This 3-week beginners course will explore techniques within monotype printmaking. A monotype is a oneof-a-kind, unique piece of artwork. It is a more immediate form of printmaking. Demonstrations will include stencil-making, additive and reductive processes, and participants will create a suite of prints using non-toxic water-based pigments. Students will receive individual attention as they develop their work. Each participant is encouraged to bring reference materials (drawings, photos, collages, etc.) and an apron to the first day of class.

Instructor: Allison Rosh Location: UC Main Campus, DAAP Printmaking Lab

Celebrate Galentine’s Day with an evening full of creativity, inspiration, delicious wine and treats! Learn from Evelyn Streeter, owner and designer of Eve Floral Co. for a flower arranging workshop while sipping and snacking on some of your favorite Valentine-inspired treats. Each guest will create a unique floral arrangement using beautiful fresh and seasonal flowers in a romantic red and blush color palette!

Wednesday, February 13, 6:30-8:30 pm, $125. No discounts may be applied to this course.

SPRING WREATH Create a welcoming spring wreath for your home using fresh and preserved flowers with foliage of your choice. Perfect for inside, outside, on a window or hanging up, this beautiful, handmade wreath will be sure to brighten your decor and last for years to come! A variety of spring embellishments will be provided and a grapevine wreath base as well. Each wreath decoration will be unique and you will add your personal touch!

Thursday, March 7, 6:30–8:30 pm, $119. No discounts may be applied to this course.

Saturdays, February 2–16, 3 weeks, 9 am–12 pm, $199

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BLACKSMITH BASICS This workshop will focus on the necessary skills of the Blacksmith used in an artistic context. This four-session beginners course will cover workshop and personal safety, along with equipment instruction and much more. Students will begin by learning the different tools used, including the anvil, forge, different hammers, handheld tooling, and hardy tooling. During the course we will touch on many of the different blacksmithing techniques like bending, tapering, fullering, punching holes, drawing material out, patina and metal finishing techniques. We will then use these skills to create decorative and functional iron art! Projects will include scrolls, decorative wall hooks, leaf keychain fob, and bottle openers.

There is no experience needed for this workshop.

Instructor: Jordan Graff Location: 4005 Dumont St Cincinnati, OH 45226

2019 is the year to….

Saturdays, January 5–26, 4 weeks, 10 am–1 pm, $399 (No discounts may be applied to this course.)

CHANGE MY MONEY STORY A student from our fall blacksmith class making it look easy!

Anyone can do it, no experience needed!

Some people, no matter what they do, keep finding themselves in debt, and many people make financial decisions out of fear.

INTRODUCTION TO FRAME LOOM WEAVING If you are new to weaving, you’re in the right spot. In this 4-week class, you’ll receive an introduction to weaving through the use of a frame loom. You will learn the history of weaving and different types of woven structures, basic vocabulary, and investigate alternative materials to weave (such as paper, plastic, and fabric).

Instructor: Abigail Schnure Mondays, January 28–February 18, 4 weeks, 6:30–8:30 pm, $79 Class is limited to 7 people, so register early

NEW! ADVANCED BEGINNER LOOM WEAVING Now with an understanding of the weaving basics it is time to get fancy! Advanced beginner weaving is for students with a basic knowledge of weaving basics and now want to perfect their technique. Bring your frame loom from our beginners class, and you will be guided through designing and executing a woven wall hanging perfect for displaying in your home as a gift. Some yarn will be provided but students are encouraged to bring their own materials.

Instructor: Abigail Schnure Mondays, March 4–March 25, 4 weeks, 6:30–8:30 pm, $89, fee includes wooden loom, cotton string and needles Class is limited to 7 people, so register early!

“Working in the financial industry for 22 years, I realized that unless you identify your emotions and barriers to financial freedom those qualitative tools of traditional financial firms only take you so far. This is why I am dedicated to helping people change their relationship with money to clear and customize a path to financial success.” - Liz Kitchell

Change Your Money Story with Liz Kitchell Saturday, January 19 & 26

Instructor bios available online at uc.edu/ce/commu

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Invest a small amount of time to understand the emotions that cause debt, unconscious spending or a lack of wealth accumulation that keep you stuck. Taking the time to uncover the emotions and stories behind your money will help you take control of your situation and build a plan toward financial freedom.

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ASTRONOMY

STARGAZING 101

The Cincinnati Observatory strives to share the universe and our historic site with all our visitors, and to comply with ADA guidelines, will make all reasonable accommodations to ensure a positive experience when visiting the Observatory. However please note that there are limitations imposed by our architecture, being a National Historic Landmark, and our being a functioning astronomical observatory. The physical act of getting to the telescope’s eyepiece for viewing can also be an issue. The eyepieces on our two main telescopes can be anywhere from 4 feet to over 14 feet above the floor, which typically requires climbing a stepped platform to reach.

Constellations change in the heavens from season to season. In this class you will study the imaginative figures we call constellations.

Learn to use a planisphere to find any constellation at any given time and date. If the weather is clear, we will go outside to find many of the brighter constellations; and you will also have the option of looking through the observatory telescope.

Instructor: Dean Regas Wednesday, February 27, 7–9 pm, $35

HOW TO USE YOUR TELESCOPE

TOUR OF THE UNIVERSE Explore space from the Earth and beyond! Fly past the moon, the planets, the stars, and galaxies to the edge of what is known. Bring your questions about the Cosmos, and our Observatory Scientist will answer as many as he can. View through the oldest operational telescope in the country, weather permitting. Ad Astra!

Instructor: Aaron Eiben Wednesday, March 6, 7–9 pm, $35

BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE OBSERVATORY Look to the heavens through the oldest continuously used telescope in the world; explore the depths of the 1873 observatory including its attic and basement; and learn why President Adams laid the observatory’s original cornerstone in 1843. Hear the fascinating history of the founding of the observatory; investigate how the 19th century astronomers determined time for the city of Cincinnati; discover why the observatory was designated a National Historic Landmark; and find out what is in store for the future. The Moon will be viewed through the telescope following the program, weather permitting.

Instructor: John Ventre Wednesday, February 13, 7–9 pm, $35

Do you have a telescope sitting in the closet or over in the corner and you would love to use it if you only knew how? Do the dials and knobs leave you mystified? Intimidated? Which end do you look through? There are all of these various pieces that do what?

Perhaps you know how your telescope works (sort of), but you’re not sure what to do with it. You say you can find the Moon, but beyond that, the telescope won’t cooperate. Fear not! The answers are all here. However, much you know or don’t know about YOUR telescope, I guarantee you will leave with enough knowledge to take on your scope, one-on-one, and come out victorious. We start with the sky and end with your eye. Your telescope will forever be your friend (until you get a bigger friend!). Bring your telescope along, cardboard spyglass or Hubble wannabe, and we’ll make this a hands-on learning experience.

Instructor: Dave Bosse Wednesday, December 5, 7–9 pm, $35

YOUR OPINION MATTERS As a Communiversity student, your input and feedback are important to helping us continue to provide high-quality programming and exceptional instruction.

Please complete a class evaluation at uc.edu/ce/commu.

Communiversity Course Instructors IN THE NEWS! La Terza Coffee’s founder CHUCK PFAHLER brings Italian espresso culture to the suburbs of Mason with his new shop, Adesso, and he sat down with Grace Mulligan from Cincinnati Magazine to talk espresso, change, and things that excite him.

Check out the November issue in print at your favorite local bookstore, or online at cincinnatimagazine.com.

Chuck teaches Aeropress 101 and History of Coffee: The Origin of Coffee and It’s Journey Across the Globe this March, see page 18 for more info.

Illustration by Chris Danger of Cincinnati Magazine

KATE ZAIDAN spoke to Teri Heist from Women of Cincy in November on Dean’s Mediterranean, love over fear, and buying her dad’s iconic Findlay Market shop.

Women of Cincy is a social enterprise built to celebrate Cincinnati’s incredible women, creating empathy and opportunities through storytelling, collaboration, community, and mentorship. Check out the whole article at womenofcincy.org Kate teaches Mediterranean Cooking Made Easy in February, see page 18 for more info.

Photo by Chelsie Walter of Women of Cincy

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BUSINESS AND CAREER

NEW! BRANDING & MARKETING 101 FOR ENTREPRENEURS

GETTING STARTED IN VOICE ACTING

Are you a little lost when it comes to marketing your business?

Most entrepreneurs don’t understand that great marketing starts with great branding. In this course, you’ll learn how to define your brand and create marketing that works. You’ll learn how to build a brand that stands out from the competition, communicates the right message, and attracts the right customers. In this course, Patrick will walk you through the steps to creating a vision for your brand; defining your ideal client and market; identifying your competition, and writing our unique selling position.

This fun and empowering two-hour Introductory Class covers the different types of voiceovers and what tools are needed in order to find success in the industry. You’ll be coached as you perform a real voiceover script and be recorded so that you can receive a professional voiceover evaluation later. For ages 18 and over.

Taught by a professional voice actor from the Voice Acting Training Company, Voices For All. Instructor: Leah Frederick Tuesday, February 19, 6:30–8:30 pm, $39 Fun, one-on-one, video chat class to get started in Professional Voice Acting, covering some of the many details of the industry.

Receive professional voice evaluation. For ages 18 and over. The online format may be through Chat, Skype or by phone (your choice). Check out the video at voicesforall.com get a better sense of how the class works.

CAREER DISCOVERY & TRANSITION: UNCOVER YOUR POTENTIAL Have you struggled with a career choice or your life direction?

Uncover your potential by understanding and leveraging your strengths, skills, and personality traits.

This course takes a holistic approach to work and life, determining your best characteristics and how you can utilize them for personal and professional achievement. Through the process of the Career Discover Cycle©, you will develop a personal profile from which to filter occupations, potential career choices, and avocations.

Instead of asking “what” you can do, you’ll focus on your “why” and how this subtle difference can help you transform your life.

This course takes you from the origins of the Career Discovery Cycle© to developing an action plan to obtain your individual or business goals. Utilizing results from assessments, brain-storming, and other methods you will assemble a personal profile of yourself compiling such information as your strengths, core values, motivations, and interests. By the end of this class, you will have developed a plan, harnessing your energy and motivation, to write the next amazing chapter in your life.

Instructor: David Shields Tuesdays, February 5 and 19, and March 5, 3 sessions, 6:30– 8:30 pm, $59, plus additional $35 for online assessments

Mondays, December 3–17, 3 weeks, 6:30–8:30 pm, $119

SOCIAL MEDIA FOR BUSINESS CERTIFICATE Get in on this exciting and growing way to communicate, market and serve your customers and clients. For businesses, nonprofits, government, and other organizations, discover new principles of communication that apply across all networks (from Facebook to Twitter, blogging, YouTube, LinkedIn, and more) and how these specific social networks work and the possible uses for your organization. Whether you are new to social networks or already involved, you will come away with both an understanding of social networks and practical, how-to techniques to integrate social networks into your organization or business.

Instructors: Nicole Siscaretti and Jennifer H. Selke Three-month online certificate, February 4–April 26, $495

BUSINESS COACHING CERTIFICATE Mentoring and coaching have come to be used more frequently in organizations to improve leadership competencies. It has benefits for the employer and employee. The knowledge you gather will change the way you see yourself in the workplace. Through this knowledge, you can find helpful strategies to navigate through work and life. This course offers the much-awaited toolkit you have been searching for to improve your employees’ performance and create the working environment that your employees will find truly rewarding.

Two-month online certificate, February 4–March 29, $395

If you’re organized, perceptive, detail-oriented, and an excellent communicator, you just might have what it takes to succeed in the fast-growing field of project management. In this twelve-week online course, an experienced Project Management Professional will help you master the essentials of project management. You’ll become an indispensable member of your project team by discovering and mastering the critical concepts you need to plan, implement, control and close any type of project.

Twelve-week online course, Sessions start monthly, $199

Instructor: Patrick McGilvray

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT FUNDAMENTALS SERIES

Instructors: Nikki Choyce, Erica Kirwan, and Brain J. Galli

You will receive a copy of Patrick’s ebook, 21 Days to Building a Better Brand, and workbook -- everything you need to build a remarkable brand and a profitable, sustainable business.

A TO Z GRANT WRITING An invigorating and informative course that will equip you with the skills and tools you need to enter the exciting field of grant writing!

You’ll learn how to raise needed funds by discovering how and where to look for potential funders who are a good match for your organization. You’ll also learn how to network and develop true partnerships with a variety of funders, how to organize a successful grant writing campaign, and how to put together a complete proposal package.

Instructors: Linda Vallejo and Dr. Beverly Browning Twelve-week online course, Sessions start monthly, $199

“I’ve been taking the Communiversity Tennis classes, held at Eastern Hills Indoor Tennis Club. It’s a fast-paced workout in a collaborative environment. The focus is on strokes and strategy. I would highly recommend it.”

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CINCINNATI LOCAL NEW! A GUIDED TOUR OF QUEEN CITY NEIGHBORHOODS A rendezvous awaits you with a guided tour of three unique homes in Cincinnati. Join accomplished writer, historian, and media personality, Frank Farmer Loomis on a wonderful tour of historic homes in the Queen City. First, you will tour a residence in Oakley that was once part of the neighborhood’s main attraction, the Oakley Race Course. It opened in 1889 and closed in 1905, due to the passing of a law that prohibited betting. Your next stop is an arts and crafts house in East Walnut Hills. The oak beams and built-ins are exceptional. You will hear tales of removing the yellow and blue paint when restoring the woodwork. Then, your last stop is in North Avondale, where we will tour a Victorian era home that has been restored and truly represents the “the Gilded Age.” Instructor: Frank Farmer Loomis Sunday, March 31, 1–5 pm, $59

NEW! ART HISTORY: MIDDLE AGES TO THE ENLIGHTENMENT As our second series in Art History, this class will survey more than 500 years of artistic and stylistic developments in Western Europe, Central Africa, and the Near East. Through a combination of lecture format and gallery exploration at the Cincinnati Art Museum, students will develop a broad understanding of the most representative works from each era and region, while also learning how specific objects from the museum’s collection fit within the history of art. Visiting the European Art galleries, we will examine some of the museum’s most treasured pieces, including works by Sandro Botticelli, El Greco, Caterina van Hemesson, Elizabeth VigeeLebrun, and Thomas Gainsborough. Students will learn about the function and stylistic qualities of the beautiful mihrab on display in the gallery of Islamic Art, and see various examples of Islamic calligraphic ceramics. In the gallery of African Art, we will look at objects of power and prestige, including masquerade objects, nkisi power figures, and kente cloth from Ghana.

Instructor: Lauren Tate, Ph.D. Location: Cincinnati Art Museum Thursdays, February 21–March 14, 4 weeks, 6–7:45 pm, $149

CINCINNATI TRUE CRIME DETECTIVE Think you’re an ace amateur sleuth or a crack private eye? Then match wits with local crime historian and Queen City Gothic author JT Townsend as he exhumes Cincinnati’s most infamous murder mystery in this riveting 4-week class. Based on his upcoming book Summer’s Almost Gone, this interactive class will focus on the 1966 Bricca family murders. The crime was hideous, unexpected, baffling, and more than a half-century later, the Bricca mystery is a terminal, cold case with a fading pulse. Until now. Townsend was given unprecedented access to the Bricca case file – laden with information that never saw the light of print. Join this class and unveil the truth!

Instructor: JT Townsend Thursdays, April 4–25, 4 weeks, 6:30–8:30 pm, $79, includes a copy of JT Townsend’s new book, Summer’s Almost Gone.

CINCINNATI THEN AND NOW Join local author, Jeff Suess, for an evening of exploration through Cincinnati’s rich history and vibrant culture. Using archive photos from the 19th and 20th centuries, Suess will take you on a tour, beginning at Fountain Square, out to the riverfront, then back downtown – with several other stops in between. Essential Cincinnati highlights include Roebling Suspension Bridge, Fountain Square, Union Terminal, Music Hall, and Carew Tower, Mount Adams Incline, the canal, and Old Main Library.

Instructor: Jeff Suess Friday, January 25, 6:30-8 pm, $45, fee includes an autographed copy of Suess’ new book, Cincinnati Then and Now

KEYS TO HOME OWNERSHIP start to finish Buying a home is one of the most important purchases you will ever make.

This February, join three local experts as they eliminate the confusion and uncertainty from the home buying process.

During this 2-night fact-filled workshop, you will explore key topics, including preparing to buy a home, predicting home ownership costs, finding the right home and shopping for a mortgage. You will also learn how to navigate financing, the “ins” and “outs” of contracts, loan closing procedures, and fundamentals of the whole house inspection.

Our industry experts include: Gary Rossignol, a licensed Realtor who specializes in Buyers Representation in Greater Cincinnati for over 25 years; Kat Miller, a local Mortgage loan officer for over ten years; and John Cordell, a master home inspector for over 25 years and a certified member of the American Society of Home Inspectors.

This class is strictly educational. Products and services will not be sold to you

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COMMUNICATION & WRITING

GRAMMAR REFRESHER

Instructor: Gerry Grubbs

The key to effective writing and speaking is English grammar.

Whether you are just now learning the basics of grammar or if you need a refresher, this course will help you develop the foundational skills you need. In this course, you’ll explore the eight parts of speech, punctuation and mechanics, foundational sentence construction, and we’ll even get into the details of phrases, clauses, problem words, common grammar mistakes, and much more!

An instructor will guide you every step of the way as you learn grammar through hands-on, practical exercises. You’ll also learn through short videos, examples, and even fun games. Take your writing and speaking to the next level of excellence!

Thursdays, March 7–March 28, 4 weeks, 6:30–8:30 pm, $129

Instructor: Curt Simmons, B.A., M.Ed

NEW! CRAFTING THE NOVEL

Six-week online course, Sessions start monthly, $129

NEW! THE PRACTICE OF WRITING TO DEVELOP CREATIVITY Using poems as a model for learning to write and writing as a tool for discovering who we are and what we should do. Creativity is a naturally arising quality, and through practice, you can develop your natural curiosity. Curiosity fuels the process and opens an opportunity to learn from one’s self. In this 4-week course, you will write in class and discuss your writings with your peers to help clarify your process of writing

Master the basics of conceiving, crafting and bringing to the conclusion a novel. You will go from forging your characters through the writing process to the end where you will learn about soliciting agents and editors. Each session will include homework connected to the subject of that week, which you will share in class for critique and assessment.

Instructor: Madeena Nolan Tuesdays, January 8–February 12, 6 weeks, 6:30–8:30 pm, $139

Instructor bios available online at uc.edu/ce/commu EFFECTIVE BUSINESS WRITING Do you have a nagging suspicion that a small improvement in your writing skills might also improve your career prospects? Don’t let small gaps in your business writing skills prevent you from reaching your full potential! It doesn’t matter whether you’re a clerical worker, an engineer, or an executive. If you communicate with others in writing, you need this course to help you identify and eliminate problem areas. By the end of this course, you’ll know the secret to developing powerful written documents that immediately draw readers in and keep them motivated to continue until your very last, well-chosen word.

Instructor: Ann Lungquist Six-week online class, Sessions start monthly, $139

TRAVEL WRITING WRITE EFFECTIVE WEB CONTENT Is your Web content as effective as it could be? Would you like more visitors—more sales—and better search rankings? In this course, you’ll gain tips for crafting content to make your website or blog into an exciting multimedia place for visitors. You’ll learn how to develop a website writing style that speaks to your readers’ needs and ensures that your content is clear and easy-to-understand.

We’ll explore ways your Web copywriting can convey the right “feel” through your content, how to get conversations going with your visitors, and how to organize your content to produce better search engine rankings and happier readers.

Instructor: Linda Aksomitis

If you have a desire to write and yearn to travel, you’re a perfect candidate to become a travel writer. In this course, you’ll learn how to develop the skills of a travel writer. You’ll learn how to translate what is seen, heard, tasted, touched, smelled and felt (intuitively and physically) into publishable articles and books. You’ll understand the writing styles and methods needed to sell material in today’s competitive market (including the how-to’s of technical aspects of lead paragraphs, descriptive passages and the uses of interviews, quotes and facts). By the end of the course, you’ll have the ability to write for the travel market. So pack your sense adventure, organize your determination and put your keyboard in a comfortable position.

Instructor: Eva Shaw, Ph.D Six-week online course, Sessions start monthly, $129

Six-week online course, Sessions start monthly, $129

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EXPLORE THE WORLD

FITNESS & HEALTH FITNESS FLEX WITH PAT

Instructor: Simone Kuzma

TRAVEL HACKING 101 Using Points, Memberships, and Bonuses for Almost-Free Travel!

Ever wonder how people claim to travel for “free” or “almost free”?

No, they are not panhandling or hitchhiking their way around the world, they are using popular travel offers and incentives, memberships and points, to earn free flights, free hotel rooms, free trips and more, oftentimes without even stepping out of their living room. In this Travel Hacking 101 class, learn how to start putting these opportunities to work for you and get on your way to free travel!

Wednesday, January 9, 6:30–8:30 pm, $35

NEW! LIVING AND WORKING ABROAD Are you fresh out of college and want to work aboard? Are you tired of your current company and 9-5 cubicle lift? Are you retired and ready for some adventure in your life? Then, join the masses who are enjoying their life while living and working abroad. In this class, you will learn the basics of how to live and work abroad.

Topics include visa statuses, citizenship, residency, finding jobs or contract work, volunteering, health care, and related issues, education, financials and more.

Wednesday, January 16, 6:30–8:30 pm, $35

NEW! ROAD TRIPPING AND RVING OUT WEST Whether you have a tent, a popup camper, or a Class A motorhome, exploring the American West on-the-move is a great way to have a once-in-a-lifetime journey. This class is a primer geared towards those who are new to or never have RVed or road tripped and are planning a trip sometime in the future. We’ll talk about driving routes, major “must see” parks, and also a few of the lesser known but just as enjoyable stops. We’ll also cover road tripping and RVing logistics- how to take advantage of campground facilities, dump stations, and other tricks to stay healthy while on the move.

And of course, no class would be complete without discussing some of the critical items to bring with you for comfort and safety.

Purchase a pass to attend Zumba® Toning, Zumba® Fitness or Boot Camp Lite. All classes are held at UC’s Victory Parkway Campus. If you use up all your sessions, simply buy another pass! Please note that passes may not be carried over into another term

Instructor: Pat Woellert

ZUMBA® TONING Zumba® Toning combines targeted body-sculpting exercises and high-energy cardio work with Latin-infused Zumba® moves to create a calorie-torching, strength-training dance fitness-party.

You will learn how to use light weights (1-2 pounds) to tone all your target zones, including arms, abs, glutes and thighs. Sculpt your body naturally while having a total blast. Bring 1-2 pound dumbbells, a mat for floor work, and wear supportive aerobic shoes.

Tuesdays, January 8–March 26, 12 weeks, 5:35–6:35 pm, $79

ZUMBA® FITNESS This unique workout is a “feel-happy” approach to fitness. Its high energy, motivating music and rhythms are a fusion of Latin and International dance themes. Great for the body and great for the mind, this workout combines fast and slow rhythms designed to sculpt the body, burn calories and fat, and tone you up. Bring floor mat and wear supportive aerobic shoes.

Wednesdays, January 9–March 27, 12 weeks, 5:35–6:35 pm, $79

BOOT CAMP LITE No fear here - you can do it! This kinder, gentler boot camp is designed to improve your cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, balance, and flexibility with fun, easy-to-follow drills.

Bring a pair of hand held weights suitable to your fitness level, a mat for floor work, and supportive aerobic shoes.

Thursdays, January 10–March 28, 12 weeks, 5:35–6:35 pm, $79 Choose either a 6-week pass for $45 or a 12-week pass for $79.

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Wednesday, January 23, 6:30–8:30 pm, $35

“I really learned a ton in this class!

John is a great teacher and I really loved the ‘on location’ day and the guidance John provided!”

- Jill G, student from summer photography course and one of her photos from the class

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SHAPE UP WITH BELLY DANCE Dance your way into shape with this captivating combo of low impact exercise and natural dance that celebrates the personal beauty of all women - of all sizes, all ages. These stretching and swaying movements, electrifying shimmies, and flowing arms are rooted in thousands of years of feminine history. Belly dance promotes flexibility, strength and grace; it helps you unwind and inspires a positive attitude. Learn authentic steps, correct techniques and appealing dance routines. From your fingertips to your toes, and from your head to your heart, this dance will draw you in.

Instructor: Nanci Glendening Mondays, January 14–February 25 (No class on Jan. 21), 6 weeks, 6:45–7:45 pm, $79

Instructor bios available online at uc.edu/ce/commu NEW! VITAMINS, MINERALS, AND YOU The prevalence of vitamins and minerals presents a unique challenge. It is vital to gain an understanding of vitamins and minerals. In this course, we will cover the most important and commonly used vitamins and minerals. We’ll provide information including a description of the various plant or natural resources used as supplements; clinical use and dosage; adverse effects and potential drug interactions; risk versus benefits; use during pregnancy and with specific age groups; and additional links to important resources.

Instructor: James Kiffmeyer, RPh., BS, MA Wednesday, February 6, 6:30-8:30 pm, $35

NEW! HEAL YOUR GUT AND GET HEALTHY Discover how our foods have changed and how that is affecting your health - specifically your gut! Modern (or junk) food choices causes inflammation and oxidative stress in your body. In this 2-hour class, you will learn ways to decrease inflammation, increase energy and nutrition, rebuild your gut and immune systems, and support your body’s natural detoxification pathways.

You will see that simple steps can create big results and help you live a healthier life.

PAIN MANAGEMENT AND DRUG THERAPY

Instructor: Kristine McGilvray

The prevalence of drugs and supplements for pain management presents a unique challenge. It is vital to gain an understanding of pain management and the medications that are available. In this course, we will cover the most important and commonly used substances for pain management and provide their clinical use and dosage; adverse effects and potential drug interactions; safety in choosing substances to treat pain; use during pregnancy and with specific age groups and additional resources.

Monday, January 14, 6:30 – 8:30 pm, $39

Instructor: James Kiffmeyer, RPh., BS, MA Wednesday, January 30, 6:30–8:30 pm, $35

MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY This course teaches medical terminology from an anatomical approach. Root terms are divided by each body system. The origin, a combined form, and an example of non-medical everyday usage is provided for each root term. Word Associations are provided as a learning tool. Unusual and interesting information is provided in regards to each term. Root terms are combined with prefixes and suffixes as your learning will culminate in the interpretation of several paragraphs of medical notes.

Instructor: Douglas Best Six-week online course, Sessions start monthly, $129

CERTIFICATE IN FOOD, NUTRITION AND HEALTH Food and nutrition have a profound impact on our health and well-being, yet many of us are not aware of what foods to eat, which diets are healthy, and where our food originates. The goal of this certificate program is to provide a holistic overview of current food and nutrition issues and their impact on physical, social, emotional, and spiritual health. You’ll become more conscious of what we eat, why we eat it, how it is prepared, and what consequences our food choices have on our health as well as the health of our planet. You’ll examine the impact of stress on the body and the health crisis posed by obesity in the U.S. You’ll also learn how we can change our eating habits for more healthful outcomes, including swapping processed sugar for other sweeteners, adding probiotics to the diet, and harnessing the healing effect of herbs.

“Even before completion I found some of the lessons to be useful at work. Thanks. I will be taking more courses.”

– Kathy Picklesimer

Instructors: Cyndie Koopsen, RN, BSN, MBA and Caroline Young, MPH One-month online course, Sessions start monthly, $149

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Jump Start Your Career or Start a New One!

Learn from the comfort of home!

• 6-18 month self-paced, start anytime • Textbook and materials included • Prepare for industry certification

• Certification exam vouchers are included • Financial assistance available • Student advisor and career readiness support

CBCS Medical Billing and Coding (Voucher Included)

Human Resources Professional

Students who successfully complete this career course will have developed a solid background in all of the latest technologies associated with web development for both desktop and mobile environments, and at the very end of the program, students will be able to build traditional and mobile websites.

Master the skills you need to gain an entry-level position in human resources and prepare to take the PHR (Professional in Human Resources) certification exam.

Child Development Associate Training With the certificate program in Childcare Education offered at Smart Horizons Career Online High School, you can pursue your Child Development Associate (CDA) certification and launch your career in childcare.

Digital Arts Certificate The Digital Arts Online Training Program will help you develop technical skills and creative artistry in digital photography, imaging, and illustration.

This program covers Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator and more.

Entrepreneurship: Start-Up and Business Owner Management This program covers everything from financing to leadership. You’ll learn business planning, communication skills, marketing, and management. If you’ve ever thought about owning your own business, this program can help make that dream come true!

Grant Writing

Paralegal The Paralegal Online Training Program will prepare you for success in this growing career field. You’ll learn about the American legal system, how to conduct legal research and legal interviews, how to perform legal analyses, and more. Your training will prepare you to become a legal secretary or paralegal and to take the certification exam.

Web Applications Developer Master the skills you need to create dynamic database-driven websites using the latest technologies.

Web Design Professional Upon completion, students can expect to have a solid grounding in the skills and knowledge needed to become a Web Designer.

Webmaster The Webmaster course prepares students with the skills and knowledge needed for successful careers in the Web development. Web applications are a vital part of communication on the Internet, and Web developers are in high demand in large and small companies and organizations.

Learn to write grant proposals that get funded in this nationally recognized Grant Writing online training program.

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FOOD & DRINK

TEA AND CHOCOLATE PAIRING Discover new flavor combinations as we pair this match made in heaven. Learn when to choose similar or opposite flavors when pairing and how to enhance the tasting experience. This special tasting will feature seasonal teas and chocolates.

Led by Kathleen Kern from Churchill’s Fine Teas, and Shalini Latour from Chocolats Latour, known for using natural ingredients and unique chocolate designs.

Instructors: Kathleen & Katherine Kern

Monday, January 28, 6–8 pm, $45

Location: Churchill’s Fine Teas @ Rookwood Commons Churchill’s Fine Teas is Cincinnati based, family owned and operated tea retailer and wholesaler, with the largest selection of loose leaf tea in the Midwest. Their mission is to inspire people wherever they are on their tea journey.

NEW! TEA AND ARGENTINE TANGO Enjoy an exotic Afternoon Tea experience and tea tasting. Learn about the history and romance of Tea and the Argentine Tango.

Monday, February 11, 6–8 pm, $45

KOMBUCHA BREWING Come out for an evening of kombucha brewing! Learn how to make zippy, tasty fermented teas teeming with probiotic goodness in the comfort of your home. We’ll cover the most popular flavoring methods and you’ll be taking home your own kombucha brew to keep the party going.

Led by Katrina and Algis Aukstuolis of Skinny Piggy Kombucha.

Monday, February 4, 6–8 pm, $49

NEW! A LITERARY TEA Everyone knows that reading a good book and a cup of tea go hand in hand; it can be said, it is impossible to find one without the other. While experiencing teas from our favorites books, discover and discuss the inspiration for literary teas around the world. Bring your favorite book and tea inspiration.

Monday, March 18, 6–8 pm, $45

NEW! LEARN ABOUT TEA AND THE WORLD TEA TASTING Discover and taste teas of the world. During the tasting we will discuss where each tea originates, what makes the different tea categories, tea processing and each countries tea culture. Receive a brochure on how to brew the perfect cup of tea for each variety of tea. Join us to start or continue on your tea journey.

Monday, March 4, 6 – 8 pm, $39

NEW! THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO PLANNING AMAZING EVENTS Want to throw a brunch, a late lunch, high tea, plated dinner, tapas buffet? Do you need to learn how to set the table, practice your “table-scaping” or arrange a buffet? We’ve catered them all and are happy to share our tips and tricks of the trade with you. The Jaded Fork loves to party so let us help you plan your next at home event!

We will provide a timeline and checklist that will assist with concept design, production and execution of your festive day.

Instructors: Chef Lindsey Cook and Debi Summrall Thursday, April 18, 6–8 pm, $59, complimentary smart party bites and signature Jaded Cocktails

NEW! AN INTRODUCTION TO BEER RECIPE BUILDING Break free of beer kits and other people’s recipes and create your own beer. This class is for the home brewer, at any skill level, who wants to liberate themselves from inconsistent internet recipes or the reliance on recipe books. You will learn how to reverse engineer the commercial beers you like, so you can make them at home.

Instruction will include the use of free recipe formulation programs, BJCP guidelines and other resources that help home brewers independently create the styles they like. For the best hands-on experience, please bring your laptop or tablet/iPad to the class. You will install software that allows you to build and share beer recipes during class.

Instructor: Allen Moellman

Do you or someone you know or live with have a food allergy? Let the Jaded Fork share some culinary advice on how to adjust your diet and or your family’s diet, to adhere to your/or someone else’s allergy. We will discuss the primary food allergens and how to read menus and recipes to decipher allergen content. Participants will also learn how to allergy-proof your kitchen, how to make tasty substitutions and how to adjust recipes so you can cook safely and confidently.

Instructors: Chef Lindsey Cook and Debi Sumrall Thursday, March 7, 6–8 pm, $59, includes allergy-friendly snacks and sweets

Monday, March 11, 6:30-8:30 pm, $49

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FOOD & DRINK (CONT’D) NEW! SOURDOUGH BASICS: FROM DOUGH TO LOAF A four-hour course, covering the creation and maintenance of a sourdough (wild yeast) starter. You will learn how to mix and fold bread dough, how to share and handle loaves, and how to score and bake bread. This class is held in an intimate setting and limited to only ten students. You will prepare the dough in a residential kitchen setting, and leave feeling empowered top create bread in your kitchen!

Instructor: Michelle Kovach Location: 15 East Court Street, Cincinnati OH Choose from Sunday, February 17 or March 10, 10 am–2 pm, $105.

NEW! MOMMY & ME: PIZZA! PIZZA! This two-hour class will cover both pizza dough AND pizza sauce.

Students will get their hands in the dough and learn how to make a flavorful, sourdough pizza crust along with a simple pizza sauce.

Most importantly, students will learn how to shape and bake the perfect pizza that will rival any wood-fired pizza joint in town.

Students will leave with a full belly as well as two crusts and sauce to take home.

Michelle Kovach of Cracklin Crust has been baking for as long as she can remember.

To her, sharing food is ritual. It’s love. It’s healing. It’s a way to take care of each other.

NEW! PIZZA DATE NIGHT WITH YOUR VALENTINE This two-hour class will cover both pizza dough AND pizza sauce.

Students will get their hands in the dough and learn how to make a flavorful, sourdough pizza crust along with a simple pizza sauce.

Lastly, and most importantly, students will learn how to shape and bake the perfect pizza that will rival any wood-fired pizza joint in town. Students will leave with a full belly (we have to eat the pizza!) as well as two crusts and sauce to take home. Cheese and simple veggies will be provided, but feel free to bring your favorite pizza toppings to share!

Instructor: Michelle Kovach Location: 15 East Court Street, Cincinnati OH Friday, February 15 7–9 pm, $95 for 2.

NEW! BAKE YOUR OWN BAGELS

Location: 15 East Court Street, Cincinnati OH

Learn how to make classic east coast sourdough bagels! In this 2 hour class, students will learn how to mix bagel dough, how to shape bagels, and how to boil and bake them with perfection.

Students will leave the class with a laminated instruction sheet, as well as half a dozen bagels to share with friends (or not! keep them all to yourself as bagels freeze really well!).

Sunday, January 27, 2–4 pm, $95 for 2 people.

Instructor: Michelle Kovach

Cheese and simple veggies will be provided, but feel free to bring your favorite pizza toppings to share! Please note any dietary restrictions, including vegetarian and vegan.

Instructor: Michelle Kovach

Each of the Cracklin Crust Bread making clourses is limited to just 10 students, so register early to get your spot!

Location: 15 East Court Street, Cincinnati OH Sunday, March 3, 1–3 pm, $65

NEW! AEROPRESS 101

NEW! MEDITERRANEAN COOKING MADE EASY

This class will look at the AeroPress coffee brewer. We’ll review its history and how it’s become one of the most celebrated manual brew methods amongst barista’s today. We’ll look at its basic use and function and talk about its overall versatility. We’ll explore alternate brewing techniques with the AeroPress and how to get the best cup of coffee possible with this simple device. We’ll also talk about the World AerePress Championship which has grown to become an international event amongst barista’s and taste this year’s winning recipe.

Learn the basics of Mediterranean cooking for food that is healthy, delicious, fast and affordable. The ethos of the Mediterranean Diet is simple: start with super fresh, high quality, whole ingredients and use them to make simple, nourishing dishes. And perhaps most importantly, eat them slowly, with friends (and a glass of wine never hurts!).

Instructor: Charles Pfahler

Instructor: Kate Zaidan, Mediterranean Imports at Findlay Market

Tuesday, March 12, 6:30–8:30 pm, $35

Location: Civic Garden Center

NEW! HISTORY OF COFFEE: THE ORIGIN OF COFFEE AND IT’S JOURNEY ACROSS THE GLOBE

Thursday February 7, 6–8:30 pm, $39

A deep dive into where and how coffee was discovered. We’ll follow its growth and spread and how from its humble beginnings it rose to become the second most traded commodity in the world just after oil! We’ll look at how coffee is processed and how those unique processing methods ultimately affects its overall character and we’ll conclude by tasting several coffees with different processing methods to discover those differences ourselves.

Participants will get to take home a stock and bone broth kit along with multiple recipes, including how to bake bread so that you can prepare this warm treat at home this winter!

“I attended the Coffee 101 class taught by Chuck Pfahler. With music playing softly in the background Chuck took us on an experience of coffee. We learned where coffee comes from and how it becomes the drink we love.”

- Steve Loar

Instructor: Charles Pfahler Tuesday, March 5, 6:30–8:30 pm, $35

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NEW! KITCHEN BASICS Let us help you get your kitchen ready for all those holiday gatherings! Come learn the basics of kitchen organization, how to arrange your counters and workspaces, and unique ways to properly store kitchen equipment and food items for optimal safety, quality and longevity. In this class you’ll learn how to efficiently prepare to cook in your at home kitchen. We will review the mise en place required to understand your recipe choices and how to execute the cooking process.

NEW! INTERNATIONAL MEAL PREP AND PLANNING The Jaded Fork invites you to join them for a day of meal prep!

They will show you how to create four different, internationally themed meals. Similar ingredients will be used to showcase the cost-effective ways you can successfully meal prep. Participants will learn a variety of international cooking techniques, seasoning and marinade tips to create their meals. You’ll get to enjoy one of your dishes and take the rest home: four meals, two portions of each meal dishes and take the rest home: four meals, two portions of each meal.

Saturday, February 23, 10 am–3 pm, $125

NEW! PAN TO PLATE Impress your friends and family this holiday with how calm and collected you’ll be! In this one pan class you’ll learn how to maximize your time and minimize kitchen tool usage all the while speeding up your cooking game. A focus on knife skills, seasonings and a la minute cooking will help you learn how to analyze a recipe and consolidate the steps of cooking into just one pan.

Saturday, December 15, 6–9 pm, $65, includes dinner and complimentary beverages

Saturday, December 8, 6:30–8:30 pm, $59, includes small meal and complimentary beverages

NEW! STOCKS, BROTHS AND BREAD BOWLS Have you been wondering what all the fuss is about bone broth, meat and vegetable stocks? Would you like to know what they are, how they are made, and their benefits? Join The Jaded Fork as they showcase a variety of stocks and broths and Crackling Crust Microbaker, as she demonstrates how to make your bread at home with nothing more than your hands and oven. In this class, you will learn how to make stocks and bone broths and through hands-on cooking stations, and you’ll learn how to utilize them as a base for hearty, flavorful and healthy homemade soups. At the end of class, you’ll pick a bowl of soup to enjoy in a fresh baked bread bowl.

Participants will get to take home a stock and bone broth kit along with multiple recipes, including how to bake bread so that you can prepare this warm treat at home this winter!

Saturday, January 19, 6–9 pm, $75

NEW! FOOD & WINE PAIRING 101: FROM APPETIZERS TO DESSERTS Ever wonder what wine you should order with dinner, or from course to course? Whether you are a seasoned sipper or a beginner, it can be overwhelming to decide what to serve with each course.

Join us at the Findlay Market on a Friday night, when you will sample small bites as we move through the dinner: appetizer, salad, main course, then desserts, while tasting wine pairings with each course.

You will learn how to choose wines that complement each food type. Chefs and owners of The Jaded Fork, Lindsey Cook and Debi Sumrall, and Certified Wine Specialist, Rick Vilines, will explain how your wine choices can elevate different sauces, spices, and cooking techniques. Discover what a huge difference the right wine and food pairing makes on the taste of the dish. This class is appropriate for both consumers and professionals in all bar, hospitality and service industries.

Instructors: Rick Vilines, Chef Lindsey Cook and Debi Sumrall Location: Findlay Kitchen Friday, April 5, 6:30–8:30 pm, $125

“Rick is very instructive – other classes I have taken the instructor usually carves for you but not really teaching you how to do it. Looking forward to the next class that is offered.”

- Jim Provins, a student in Woodcarving Basics class

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Kitchen classes at Communiversity are a great way to spend quality time with friends this holiday season!

Why not take a class and learn a new skill together?

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HOLISTIC WELLNESS TRIGGER POINT & MYOFACIAL RELEASE TREATMENT Many people suffer from sensitive spots in muscle, known as “trigger points.” Self-treatment has the potential to quickly, cheaply, and safely help with common pain problems in your low back, hip, and neck. Myofascial Release Treatment is a safe and very effective hands-on technique that involves applying gentle sustained pressure into the Myofascial connective tissue restrictions to eliminate pain and restore motion. In this class, you will learn the necessary methods to relieve pain and destroy those nasty knots in the soft tissue. This is a hands-on workshop, and each Myofascial Release Treatment is performed directly on the skin without oils, creams or machinery. You will leave with the general knowledge of anatomy and physiology, and the skills to perform healing on yourself and others.

Instructor: Kristy Brandabur Location: Metamorphosis: Holistic Wellness Center, LLC Saturday, February 9, 11 am–2 pm, $45 SPECIAL OFFER: Bring your spouse or partner to this workshop for a special Valentine’s Day afternoon and at a reduced rate!

Only $70 for 2. Call 556-6932 to register for this special offer!

HEART OF MEDITATION: THE BASICS Learning to meditate, we have access to a clarity and contentment rarely available when our minds are busy and distracted. We will explore the teachings and techniques which have been at the heart of the Buddhist tradition for 2500 years: awareness, concentration, insight, and mindfulness and the teachings that are supported by those practices. If you are learning how to meditate for the first time, you will find a firm foundation here. If you are a seasoned meditator who wants to review the basics simply and profoundly, welcome back!

NEW! ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE: AN ANTIDOTE TO EVERYDAY STRESS Everyday habits of posture and movement often put undue stress on muscles, bones and joints – which can cause or aggravate backache, stiff necks, sore joints and a host of other complaints.

Alexander Technique teaches people from all walks of life and all fitness levels how to cultivate easy postural support that can relieve and prevent these common aches and pains. Grounded on basic principles of motion, bearing and coordination, the technique empowers people to go about their daily activities with ease and stamina, and to cope with work or performance related challenges with poise and composure.

Instructor: Claire Rechnitzer Tuesdays, February 5–March 12, 6 weeks, 6:30–8:30 pm, $129.

Students should bring a mat and a few paperback books

NEW! ACTIVE RELAXATION: A CORE ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE PRACTICE If you’re thinking that seems like a contradiction in terms, it may be that you are confusing relaxing with collapsing (as in after a hard day with a nice chardonnay…) but, the secret to garnering the true benefits of relaxation lies in resting with true postural support. Alexander Technique based Constructive Rest is an active relaxation practice that helps to let go of tension and feel newly energized. When practiced daily for about 10-15 minutes, the body learns to appreciate this condition of fully-supported optimallength and to extend its benefits to support all types of common or specialty activities.

Instructor: Claire Rechnitzer Saturday, February 16, 10–11:30 am, $45. Students should bring a mat and a few paperback books

Instructor: Susanne Noble Location: Dharma Center of Cincinnati Thursday, February 7–28, 4 weeks, 7–8:30 pm, $75

Instructor bios available online at uc.edu/ce/commu

Claire Rechnitzer instructs two Alexander Technique courses this winter at Communiversity

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! Loved the course you just took? Tell us all about it!

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ESSENTIAL OILS AND HERBS WORKSHOP Have fun exploring some of the types, properties and uses of essential oils and natural herbs. You will learn how to use essential oils and natural herbs for personal/body care, around the house and for many home remedies. You will see demonstrations of their many uses and get some hands-on experience creating handcrafted products, such as herbal teas, potpourri, room diffuser sprays and soaps for laundry and your body. You will, also, learn important precautions when using essential oils and natural herbs.

Instructor: Kristy Brandabur Location: Metamorphosis Holistic Wellness Center Saturday, March 30, 11 am–2 pm, $35, plus $10 fee for oils and herbs supplied to you during class, payable to the instructor.

Includes copy of instructor’s e-book

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“I thought the instructor did a great of making lesson assignments short and to the point. I would highly recommend this course to others interested in learning French.”

-Brandon Thompson

COMMUNIVERSITY WINTER 2019

HOME & GARDEN

NEW! GARDEN BASICS: GET YOUR GARDEN GROWING

NEW! THE KEYS TO HOME OWNERSHIP: FROM START TO FINISH Join three local experts as they walk you through the steps of purchasing a home and how to avoid costly mistakes. During this 2-night fact-filled workshop, you will explore essential topics, like how to find the right home and for a price that you can afford, how to navigate financing, “ins” and “outs” of contracts, loan closing procedures, and the fundamentals of the whole house inspection.

This class is strictly educational. Products and services will not be sold to you.

Instructors: Gary Rossignol, Kat Miller and John Cordell Thursdays, February 7–14, 2 weeks, 6:30–8:30 pm, $55

SELLING YOUR HOME FAST & FOR TOP DOLLAR Invest over 2 hours in learning the ins and outs of how to sell your home and the returns could be enormous. Find out the key points of pricing, marketing, and showing your home to maximum advantage. Learn critical information about state requirements, inspections, documentation and financing. If you do consider listing with an agent, how do you interview and select one? And what’s the #1 most common mistake in selling a house? Come and find out!

As spring approaches, important work must be done in the garden to ensure its health and beauty throughout the growing season. Late winter and spring are also great times to plan and plant gardens. This class covers seasonally appropriate work such as pruning and working soil, as well as planting and seed sowing.

Instructor: Greg Torres Tuesday, March 5, 10 am–12 pm, $15

NEW! SPRING EPHEMERALS Springtime in the forests of Southwest Ohio greets us with brief and sudden flashes of flowers. These flowers are collectively known as “spring ephemerals” because of their short bloom time.

Taking advantage of early spring light, before being shaded by the leafing out of the deciduous canopy, these small flowers carpet the forest floor with hues of white, yellow and blue. Additionally, many of these spring ephemerals provided an important early season food source for insects limbering up from a cold winter.

This class will introduce the participant to some of these early bloomers and provide information on their life histories, and cultivation in your woodland garden.

Instructor: Greg Torres Tuesday, March 12, 10–11:30 am or Saturday, March 30, 10– 11:30 am

Instructor: Gary Rossignol Tuesday, March 5, 6:30–8:30 pm, $35

HOME INSPECTION CERTIFICATE The Home Inspection Online Training Program covers the major elements of a house and the principal issues and components of a home inspection. All lessons start with detailed information on residential construction, including basic building design and construction materials and practices. The focus is on home inspection, including standards of practice, defects recognition, inspection guidelines, and reporting methodologies. Please note that some states have home inspector licensing or registration laws that require a classroom, field inspection and/or association membership component.

Instructor: Keith Scherzinger Twelve-month online program, $2,295, includes instructional materials

Galentine’s Day started as a fictional holiday based on Leslie Knope’s character from Parks and Recreation, and has become a favorite tradition among real-life girlfriends.

The holiday falls on Valentine’s Day-eve, and like Friendsgiving, Galentine’s Day is a way to celebrate the joy of friendship.

Join us February 13th for...

GALENTINES DAY! Call (513) 556-6932, visit uc.edu/ce/commu or

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This year, grab your girlfriends and celebrate Galentine’s Day with an evening full of creativity, inspiration, and delicious treats!

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LANGUAGE

Most classes require a text book, please refer to course details online.

SPANISH FOR BEGINNERS Spanish for Beginners is a class designed to build a basic working knowledge of the Spanish language through various readings, speaking activities, videos, and cultural readings. Students will learn the foundations of Spanish grammar, allowing for basic conversations in Spanish-speaking countries, and acquire cultural understanding of the countries where Spanish is spoken.

Instructor: Renata Gomes Silva Wednesdays, January 16–February 27, 7 weeks, 6:30–8:30 pm, $189

FIVE FINANCIAL GOALS GOALS for the new year

1. Start a budget 2. Get out of debt 3. Start saving 4. Learn more about money and finances 5. Begin investing Communiversity can help you reach all your financial goals for 2019!

Join Personal Money Management with David Shields and start making a plan for your money.

Develop a Financial Strategy with Glynnis Rhinehart as you work through your lifestage milestones.

Organize your financial, legal and personal information during Estate Planning with a Heart.

Change Your Money Story with Liz Kitchell and set yourself on a path where you control your money - not the other way around!

Financial Goals For The New Year Choice of course determines dates, times, and instructors. For more information,

NEW! SPANISH FOR ADVANCED BEGINNERS The Spanish course for advanced beginners will offer the students the opportunity to exchange information with basic questions and answers, within a clear and concrete communicative context. In addition, the students will learn more vocabulary of different topics and can practice them with exercises in real everyday contexts.

Students will work to improve their reading, listening, writing and oral comprehension skills, with a greater focus on speaking, thus developing communication skills more quickly. We will aim to study concepts of a higher degree of difficulty of the grammar such as: the different conjugations of the verbs (-ar, - er and –ir) in the present (regular and irregular) and also diverse basic concepts present in the content book adopted by the course.

Instructor: Renata Gomes Silva Thursdays, January 17–February 28, 7 weeks, 6:30–8:30 pm, $189

BEGINNING CONVERSATIONAL MANDARIN This course will focus primarily on the listening and speaking aspects of Chinese with some instruction on basic Chinese character writing. Students will learn how to begin basic conversations and ask and answer common conversational questions that one might encounter while traveling in China, like introducing oneself, discussing friends and family, asking for and giving directions, shopping, asking time and discussing weather, as well as various cultural “hints” that are crucial for navigating business negotiations in China and establishing strong intercultural relationships.

Instructor: Erin Smith Wednesdays, February 13–March 27, 7 weeks, 6:30–8:30 pm, $189

ITALIAN FOR BEGINNERS Learn to communicate in this beautiful, musical language. You’ll acquire the basics of pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar and sentence structure as you begin to develop your conversational skills. Emphasis will be on speaking and pronunciation, plus special expressions for travelers. Tips on travelingand enjoying the culture of Italy will also be included.

Instructor: Antonio Iemmola Mondays, January 28–March 11, 7 weeks, 6:30–8:30 pm, $189

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GERMAN FOR BEGINNERS

DISCOVER SIGN LANGUAGE

Deutsch macht spass - German is fun, and learning is easier than you think. Master the basics as you focus on the fundamentals: basic structures and useful expressions, plus simple dialogues and vocabulary. Then put them into practice, boost your skills, and find out how rewarding it is to improve a little each week. The language as well as the culture of Germany will come alive for you in this class.

In this course, you’ll discover how to use this graceful, expressive language to communicate. You will begin with an introduction to the language itself, and learn to create the signs for numbers. You will also master the sign alphabet so you can fingerspell proper names. Then you’ll learn to sign phrases and expand to complete sentences, and see how to put it all together so you can introduce yourself and start a conversation.

Instructor: Acacia Moraes Diniz

Instructor: Erin Trimble, CT, EIPA K-12, MAIS

Tuesdays, January 15–February 19, 6 weeks; 6:30–8:30 pm, $179

Six-week online course, Sessions start monthly, $119

BEGINNING CONVERSATIONAL FRENCH

CONVERSATIONAL JAPANESE

This course will teach you how to communicate easily and comfortably with those who speak French. You’ll learn practical, common phrases that will make your trip to the many Frenchspeaking regions of the world more pleasant. You’ll learn dialogue specific to various settings, and you’ll be surprised how easy it can be to speak another language!

Whether you want to learn conversational Japanese for travel or just for fun, you’ll find this course makes it easy and enjoyable for beginners to master the essentials of the Japanese language.

Guided by a native Japanese instructor, throughout the course, you’ll find helpful audio aids and Japanese words written in the English alphabet. With this, you’ll be bypassing one of the biggest obstacles for most beginners of Japanese: the letter system.

Each lesson introduces a scenario, presented in short dialogues.

You’ll be able to practice and learn both sides of the conversation, so you’ll easily understand and expect common responses.

Every lesson also has cultural tips, which will make you more comfortable in a foreign setting.

Instructor: Ririko Hayashi Six-week online course, Sessions start monthly, $119

Instructor: Amy Page Six-week online course, Sessions start monthly, $119

“I loved the Renoir painting class! The last time I painted I was in elementary school and used my fingers! I will be taking two more painting classes this fall! Lots of fun!”

– Aerial Devar

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE A new session starts every month and lasts four weeks.

Instructor: Gerry Thiemann Location: Conversa Language Center

INTEGRATED CLASS This class has everything you need to improve your English. Each week covers a different topic. In small classes, you will learn and practice these skills with your teacher and classmates. 14 hours of class time per week.

January 2–25, January 28–February 22 or February 25–March 22, 9 am–12:30 pm, $685

READING & WRITING CLASS Writing in American English is difficult for most English students.

Academic and business writing is much different in the United States. Our teachers will help you learn to write good paragraphs, essays, and research papers. With class sizes averaging 5 students and six hours of class time per week, you get individual attention.

January 2–25, January 28–February 22 or February 25–March 22, 9 am–2 pm, $225

CONVERSATION & PRONUNCIATION Our small group classes are ideal for improving your conversation.

With class sizes averaging 5 students, you have a lot of time to speak in class. Class topics are interesting and help you learn new vocabulary and speak correctly. Four hours of class time per week.

Instructor bios available online at uc.edu/ce/commu

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January 2–24, January 28–February 22, or February 25–March 21, 2–3 pm, $245

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LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT NEW! MANAGING PEOPLE AND PERFORMANCE Do you manage people? How do you get them engaged and performing at their best? How do you set up your organization so that people work together to support your goals? Using brief lectures and engaging role-play activities, this class will show you how to evaluate and reward performance in a way that motivates your team. You will also learn how to design work processes and culture so that your team is efficient and engaged.

You will learn how Fortune 500 Companies build – and implement – best practice management tools, such as performance ratings, reward systems, and performance coaching to get people focused on doing their best. You will practice using these tools in class so that you can take them back to your company and change employee behavior for the better.

Instructor: Michael Wagner Monday, February 18–March 4, 3 weeks, 6:30–8:30 pm, $129

LEADING AND MANAGING VIRTUAL TEAMS CERTIFICATE Almost every business in North America uses virtual teams. As the move to virtually teaming accelerates, gain the knowledge and skills to develop high performance virtual teams and contribute to their success. This Certificate is designed to benefit anyone who is a leader or member of a team that leverages virtual meeting and collaboration tools. If you are the formal leader of a virtual team, an informal leader or want to become one, you will learn how to lead a virtual team, leverage virtual meeting tools and help lead that team to a higher level of performance. At the end of this threecourse certificate, you will come away with an in-depth knowledge of what you can do to make a difference on the teams that you are part of. Take away actionable skills, tips and processes that you can apply with your virtual team.

Instructor: Andy Stanhope Three-month online certificate, February 4–April 26, $495

MANAGING SOCIAL CHANGE Discover proven strategies for moving your efforts, and those of others, from advocacy to managing and achieving social change within the workplace and/or community. First, learn to strategically apply various disciplines to cause organizational change as well as develop the personal skills and attitudes organizations need for implementing change. Then find out how to address change in the workplace, including addressing the resistance to change.

Finally, leaders from elected officials to the CEO of Apple are encouraging people in the workplace to participate in community and social change. Learn different change strategies to improve your community and society for all.

Instructors: Dr. Lisa M. S. Barrow, Sally Schmall, MSW, SPHR, and Brenton Rolle Three-month online certificate, February 4–April 26, $495

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gift certifcate NEW! NAVIGATING COURSE MASTERCLASS Sharpen your leadership skills by connecting your professional, personal and community power. What holds you back from living a courageous life or achieving your personal and professional goals?

What keeps you from taking charge of your life’s journey and realizing your potential and the potential of everyone around you?

Answer those questions as you build your leadership path with guidance and support from leadership and higher education expert Dr. Robin Martin. In this highly interactive masterclass you’ll learn actionable, practical and inspiring tools to connect your personal, professional and community power.

Instructor: Dr. Robin Martin Friday, January 18, 6–8 pm (pre-work) and Saturday, January 19, 9 am–1 pm, $199, includes a copy of Dr. Martin’s book, Navigating Courage

CERTIFIED SIX SIGMA GREEN BELT Our comprehensive course is designed for individuals who want to deliver meaningful results and lasting impacts in the areas of quality, cost containment, revenue enhancement, and customer satisfaction by implementing Six Sigma principles. This course prepares students for the Six Sigma Green Belt certification offered through the American Society for Quality. The course not only teaches the framework of the American Society for Quality’s (ASQ’s) Six Sigma Green Belt body of knowledge, but also allows you to test and apply the framework through quizzes, engaging exercises, fun games, and case studies. This unique course design provides onthe-job readiness to analyze quality problems and be involved in continuous improvement projects in the real world.

Instructor: Tony Swaim Six-month online certificate program, $1,895, includes costs for ASQ certification exam

LEAN SIX SIGMA GREEN BELT In this online training program, you will learn Lean Six Sigma process improvement projects from start to finish. As a Green Belt, you can deliver measurable, sustainable improvement by finding the root causes of problems and streamlining processes. This program will fully prepare you to sit for the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification exam, and all exam fees are included.

Instructors: Tracy O’Rourke and Elisabeth Swan Six-month online certificate program, $1,595, includes costs for certification exam

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MUSIC & DANCE

FIDDLING FOR BEGINNERS

NEW! SOCIAL SWING DANCE WORKSHOP Looking for a fun time while learning America’s favorite dance?

Swing is it, baby! Starting with basics and working our way up, we can help you with dance fundamentals (i.e. lead/follow, timing, patterns, etc.) and showing your style on any dance floor. Anyone can dance and we can show you how. Ages 13+ and all levels are welcome! Open to singles or couples. Wear anything comfortable to move in, and be ready to have fun!

Instructor: Susan Jacob Fridays, January 18–February 22, 6 weeks, 6:30-7:30 pm, $119

NEW! SALSA DANCE WORKSHOP It’s not just for chips…join the Latin Craze on the dance floor!

Starting with the basics of salsa dance from lead/follow, timing, and rhythm and ending with a good combination of moves you can use to shake it on the dance floor…or on your kitchen floor! Ages 13+ and all levels are welcome! Open to singles and couples. Wear anything that is comfortable to move in, and join the fiesta!

Instructor: Susan Jacob Fridays, January 18–February 22, 6 weeks, 7:45–9:15 pm, $119

Do you love the toe-tapping excitement of Irish music or American old-time, but never picked up a fiddle before? Rest assured, by the end of this class you’ll have a solid foundation on the instrument and a handful of great tunes! Along the way you’ll see how easy it is to learn music by ear (no sheet music required), get a taste of music history and theory, and, of course, have fun in the process.

Learn how most music is built on simple patterns, enabling you to learn any tune you hear. Explore proper fiddle ergonomics so that you can enjoy a lifetime of playing. This is the class for you if you can’t play a tune or don’t even know how to hold the instrument and bow.

Instructor: Justin Bonar-Bridges Wednesdays, January 30–March 6, 6 weeks, 8–9 pm, $139

TENOR BANJO OR MANDOLIN FOR BEGINNERS Maybe you’re interested in playing chords along with your favorite songs, or you want to learn a few Irish or bluegrass tunes and jam with your friends. With an Irish-style tenor banjo or a mandolin you’ll have it all - you can play chords for accompaniment or take the lead with melodies. This is a course for those who have never played before and are looking to build a solid foundation on either of these instruments. Note that the five-string banjo is tuned and played differently than the tenor banjo and is unsuitable for this course.

Instructor: Justin Bonar-Bridges Wednesdays, January 30–March 6, 6 weeks, 7:00-8:00 pm, $139

Instructor bios available online at uc.edu/ce/commu

PIANO BASICS I Using the ”Musical Moments, Book One”, we will learn to read music and play by chords. No previous musical experience needed.

Your success is attributed to the comfortable pacing and logical sequencing of the materials. We will meet in a state-of-the art piano facility; each piano has headphones. You will progress with the aid of some home practice, but it is understood you are busy-this is a guilt-free class. You may repeat this course as many times as desired.

UKULELE FOR BEGINNERS

Instructor: Hye-Eun Suh

Ukuleles aren’t just for luaus! After mastering the fundamentals (tuning, holding and finger placement), we’ll focus on really getting comfortable with your instrument. Watch, listen, and play along as you build on the basics of chords, strumming, playing up the neck, and trying out some variations and tempos. No musical experience needed. Bring your ukulele and let’s make some music.

Location: UC Main Campus, Mary Emery Hall

Instructor: Kevin Topmiller Tuesdays, January 22–February 26, 6 weeks, 6:30-7:30 pm, $169

GUITAR FOR BEGINNERS Explore varying styles of music as you conquer the fundamentals of guitar technique, reading music, and chord study in a group setting.

Increase your enjoyment of playing as you establish proper playing techniques. Bring an acoustic (not electric) guitar to all classes and find out that anyone can read music and anyone can play!

Instructor: Kevin Topmiller Tuesdays, January 22–February 26, 6 weeks, 7:30-8:30 pm, $169

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Tuesdays, January 8–February 5, 5 weeks, 7–8 PM, $125, plus required text (refer to online course description)

PIANO BASICS II We will continue and finish the “Musical Moments, Book One.” Additional pop chord charts and reading will be supplemented.

We will meet in a state-of-the art piano facility; each piano has headphones. You will progress with the aid of some home practice, but it is understood you are busy--this is a guilt-free class. You may repeat this course as many times as desired. If you are not sure which level to sign up, please contact the instructor through the CM office: 513-556-6932.

Instructor: Hye-Eun Suh Location: UC Main Campus, Mary Emery Hall Tuesdays, February 19–March 19, 5 weeks, 7–8 pm, $125 plus required text (refer to online course description)

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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

PHOTOGRAPHY

NEW! ORGANIZE YOUR LIFE WITH BULLET JOURNALING

NEW! INTERMEDIATE PHOTOGRAPHY

Do you have multiple to-do lists? Can’t seem to keep your tasks organized? Forget long-term goals as fast as you make them? Then, bullet journaling is for you! Part calendar, part to-do list, part journal, with organization and creativity woven through out. Bullet journals feed your need to get organized with no artistic abilities required. This course is an introduction to the system, and you will leave with a fully functional 2019 bullet journal. Let’s start the new year off right!

Instructor: Marci Walton Thursdays, January 10–31, 4 weeks, 6:30–8:30 pm, $99

CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL & BUSINESS DINING ETIQUETTE Knowing how to conduct yourself over the table provides a tremendous advantage throughout life. Learn to be comfortable in any dining situation, whether formal, informal, business or social.

Join Ms. Glendening at deSha’s as you polish your table manners in an enjoyable, private setting over a delicious dinner. Topics include: navigating the table; the silent service code; forms of service; and the five most common dining mistakes. From “How do I eat this?” to “Faux Pas Recovery 101,” we’ll have fun while learning some important lessons in this unforgettable class!

Instructor: Nanci Glendening Location: deSha’s Harpers Station Monday, March 4, 6:30-8:30 pm, $35

WHAT TO WEAR & HOW TO WEAR IT From wardrobe planning and accessories to discovering your best colors and most flattering styles, find out how you can achieve that put together look. Focus on personal appearance and polish, find out about image killers, and do’s and don’ts.

Instructor: Nanci Glendening Wednesday, February 6–February 13, 2 weeks, 6:30–8:30 pm, $59

ESSENTIAL MAKE-UP SKILLS: MASTERCLASS In this class you will learn about different types of makeup products and their uses, how to choose the right products for your skin type and tone, the proper makeup brushes and tools to use, and learn how to confidently apply a basic daytime look and how to convert it to a glamourous evening look in just a few steps -- without the sales pitch and the very public department store environment. Find out what your make-up will do for you, what basics you really need, how to select and purchase makeup, and how to handle some of the tools. Explore daytime and evening looks, how to minimize flaws, and how to take care of your skin.

Instructor: Erica Strayhorn Thursdays, January 10– 24, 3 weeks, 6:30–8:30 pm, $75

YOUR OPINION MATTERS As a Communiversity student, your input and feedback are important to helping us continue to provide high-quality programming and exceptional instruction.

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This course is designed for those who love to take pictures and want to enhance their skills. Today’s digital cameras seem overwhelmingly complex with many buttons and controls. In this course we spend plenty of time discussing camera operation and how to take advantage of the features provided but most importantly we explore what makes a good photograph. Once you have a better idea of how a camera works you can concentrate on what’s in the frame. Subjects such as composition, selective focus, exposure, and lighting combined with a better understanding of camera controls can open a whole new world of image making and are the emphasis of this course. Students should have basic experience taking pictures and have a camera with adjustable controls such as a DSLR although those with advanced point and shoot cameras will also benefit from this course. Most important is a desire to improve your photographic knowledge and image making skills. Class includes a field trip weather permitting.

Instructor: John Engelman Thursdays, February 21–March 28, 6 weeks, 6–7:20 pm, $169

NEW! PHOTOGRAPHIC LIGHTING The word photography translated from Greek means “writing with light.” In this course , you will explore how lighting can enhance your photographs using professional techniques for natural or applied lighting. It begins with the basics of light theory, quality, direction, and manipulation. While the course emphasizes lighting for portraiture we will also discuss lighting in general for all types of images including landscapes, travel, and product photography.

Classes include demonstrations of lighting techniques and in-class photo shoots with various types of lighting equipment such as flash and reflectors. Students are encouraged to apply what is learned in the class to their own photographs and share the results during class time. Lighting equipment will be available for use during class or you may bring any lighting equipment you have already have but what to learn more about. A location photography field trip is also planned for one of our weekly sessions (weather permitting).

Students should have a basic understanding of camera operation and have some photographic experience.

Instructor: John Engelman Thursdays, February 21–March 28, 6 week, 7:30–8:50 pm, $169

Instructor bios available online at uc.edu/ce/commu Turn your talent into a career or simply add to your skillset with photography classes with our partner, ed2go!

• Discover Digital Photography • Secrets of Better Photography • Mastering Your DSL Camera • Travel Photography for the Digital Photographer • Photographing Nature with your Digital Camera • Photographing People with your Digital Camera • Photoshop CC for the Digital Photographer Register online at ed2go.com/uc or call us at 556-6932.

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SPORTS & ADVENTURE

Michael Neverman has been part of the pro staff at Eastern Hills for many years. Michael teaches all Communiversity classes, beginners and intermediates and EHI’s Early Childhood classes. Michael is also the head pro at Miami Hills Swim and Tennis club during the summer.

TENNIS This is an enjoyable way to get in shape and stay in shape! You are ready for this experience if you have had some previous instruction or if you can hit ground strokes and serves in play from the baseline with reasonable success. You’ll have the chance to work on strokes with movement, rally skills, overheads, and volleys. And for those who are ready, you may practice getting that first serve in, adding spin, net play, strategy, and control.

Location: Eastern Hills Indoor Tennis

TENNIS FOR BEGINNERS Sundays, January 6–February 10, 6 weeks, 3–4:30 pm, $129

TENNIS FOR INTERMEDIATES Sundays, January 6–February 10, 6 weeks, 4:30–6 pm, $129

NEW! CAREFREE PRINTMAKING Do you enjoy painting and are interested in printmaking? Well, this is the class for you! Under a new partnership with UC’s DAAP Printmaking Lab, this 3-week beginners course will explore techniques within monotype printmaking, a one-ofa-kind, unique piece of artwork. You will learn stencil-making, additive and reductive processes, and you will create a suite of prints using non-toxic water-based pigments.

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Learn to cook like a pro:

COOKING FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Communiversity has partnered with Jaded Fork and Women in the Marketplace (WiM) to get you ready for the holidays.

Women in the Marketplace is a ministry dedicated to women in business and achieves their mission through the anchors of faith, fellowship, and community.

Jaded Fork is offering two new classes, Kitchen Basics and Pan to Plate, at Women in the Marketplace’s kitchen located at 15 East Court Street.

Both classes introduce the concept of mise en place, a French culinary phrase meaning, “everything in its place.” The mise en place philosophy can help a home cook, event host, or even a grocery shopper have a seamless experience—even during big holidays!

Although our location is at Women in the Marketplace, both men and women are invited to attend! Also, check out our new bread classes which will be hosted at this location!

WiM Cooking courses with Jaded Fork Dates and times vary, for more information,

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TEST PREPRATION ACT PREPARATION Losing sleep and getting anxious about test day? In this intensive class, you’ll build confidence and make the most of your potential by studying strategies for taking the ACT and by reviewing topics covered by the ACT (math, writing and reading comprehension).

Learn a variety of test taking methods and work with the instructor to adapt the ones that best suit your own unique style and personal strengths. You’ll get support for questions and concerns; plus discussions, PowerPoints, use of TPR materials, and lots of concrete examples. Discover approaches to increase your odds on each question type, how to use a process of elimination, construct a well-defined essay (optional) on this test, plan your critical reading passage strategy, and learn when it’s good to guess.

Choose one of the following sessions: Saturdays, January 19 – February 2, 3 weeks, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, $199.00 Sundays, February 24 – March 10, 3 weeks, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm, $199.00 Sundays, March 17 – March 31, 3 weeks, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm, $199.00 Plus required text (refer to online course description) Instructor: Emily Aleshire Mulvey

Instructor bios available online at uc.edu/ce/commu PSAT/SAT PREPARATION Gain confidence and make the most of your potential by studying strategies for taking the SAT and by reviewing topics covered by the SAT. You will learn specific techniques for taking the math, writing and reading comprehension parts of the test. Discover how the test is structured, effective methods for solving each problem type, and what to expect. Acquire an arsenal of tools to help you succeed, including how to use a process of elimination, construct a well-defined essay on test day, plan your critical reading passage strategy, and decide how to handle the conundrum “to guess or not to guess.”

This class is also beneficial for Juniors who are taking the PSAT in the Fall and are trying to earn National Merit status. The test material is exactly the same (PSAT is simply not as long).

Instructor: Emily Aleshire Mulvey Saturdays, February 16 – March 2, 3 weeks, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, $199.00, plus required text (refer to online course description)

TOEFL IBT PREPARATION CLASS The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is used to measure English language proficiency. It is the most accepted test in the world; and Internet-based testing has made it even more accessible. This course will help you prepare to take the TOEFL as you focus on the main features of the test, test-taking strategies, exercises, and practice. We will cover the types of skills evaluated by the various sections of the test, including reading, listening, writing and speaking.

LSAT PREPARATION The key to success on the Law School Admission Test is practice, strategy, and timing. Delve into a detailed analysis of each LSAT problem type: reading comprehension, analytical reasoning, and logical reasoning. By discussing the problems and explanations, you’ll develop the ability to approach the LSAT as a series of intellectual games to which you can apply strategies studied in class. You will also benefit from the instructor’s critique of your LSAT writing samples. The course culminates in a full-length mock exam. Using actual questions from previous tests, under timed conditions, will prepare you for the real environment. In addition, and outside of classroom hours, the instructor offers individualized assistance with the personal statement essay required for all law school applications.

Instructor: Sara Barry, JD Location: UC Law School Sunday, February 24–March 17, 4 weeks, 3–7 pm, $299, plus required text (refer to online course description)

GMAT PREPARATION Applying to graduate business and management schools usually means taking the GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test). Our GMAT Preparation Course is a must. Taking this course will provide you with test-taking techniques and methods for improving your score and saving time on all GMAT question types. You’ll review the more familiar questions and learn how to approach question types that may be new to you, like critical reasoning and data sufficiency. In the verbal lessons, we will discuss how to do your best on reading comprehension questions, sentence correction questions, critical reasoning questions, and the analytical writing assessment. In the quantitative lessons, we provide a comprehensive math review and techniques for tackling both problem solving and data sufficiency questions. You will practice on actual GMAT tests from previous years, which is the best way to prepare for any standardized test.

Instructor: Benjamin N. Gialloreto Six-week online course, Sessions start monthly, $129

GRE PREP SERIES: VERBAL AND QUANTITATIVE If you’re planning to apply to graduate school, you’ll likely have to take the GRE. This series is here to help! Part 1 takes you through all the question types on the verbal reasoning and analytical writing sections, including reading comprehension, text completion, sentence equivalence questions, and both essay tasks. You’ll also gain pointers on time management, anxiety relief, scoring, and general standardized test-taking. Be prepared to excel on exam day to achieve your best potential score! Part 2 features a math review and techniques for tackling the quantitative comparison, data interpretation, and standard math questions that make up the quantitative reasoning sections, as well as how to tackle the GRE’s unique new question formats. You’ll find pointers on time management, anxiety relief, scoring, and general standardized testtaking, too. Be prepared to excel on exam day and to achieve your best potential score!

Instructor: Benjamin N. Gialloreto Six-week online course, Sessions start monthly, $129

Instructor: Jennifer Wiebe, EdM Wednesdays, February 20- April 17, 6:30-8:30 pm, $199, plus $40 material fee payable to instructor at first class for the textbooks

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WITH OVER 200 TITLES TO CHOOSE FROM, WE CAN HELP YOU LEARN ONLINE, ANYTIME AND ANYWHERE

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• Led by an expert instructor

Do you have multiple to-do lists? Can’t seem to keep your tasks organized? Forget long-term goals as fast as you make them? Then, bullet journaling is for you!

Part calendar, part to-do list, part journal, the Bullet Journal is a productivity technique that turns any paper notebook into a powerful productivity tool.

• Interactive discussion areas • Download your lessons as you go to create a resource manual • Learn by doing–assignments and activities included • Award of completion with a passing score • 6 weeks; 12 lessons • New sessions begin monthly

Our instructor, Marci Walton, has maintained a bullet journal for nearly four years and regularly presents to college students and young professionals on this practical and creative way to keep your life together. She brings with her decades of experience in instructing, supporting, and inspiring adult learners to discover their creativity and methods to structure their lives for maximum impact. She looks forward to creating with you.

This course is an introduction to the system, and you will leave with a fully functional 2019 bullet journal. Let’s start the new year off right!

OUR TOP 20 COURSES Microsoft Excel • SQL • Project Management Fundamentals, Applications or Certification Prep • Accounting Fundamentals• Writing’s Workshop • A to Z Grant Writing • Creating Web Pages • Java Programming; Mastering Your Digital SLR Camera• Creating WordPress Websites I & II • Microsoft Access; Creating Mobile Apps with HTML5 • Grammar Refresher • CSS3 and HTML5 • Illustrator • PMP Certification 1 & 2 • Advanced Fiction Writing; Comp TIA A+ • Effective Business Writing • Fundamentals of Technical Writing

SEE LINK BELOW FOR MANY MORE CHOICES Visit ed2go.com/uc Communiversity partners with ed2go to offer a wide variety of online classes and certificates. Use the search field to quickly find your courses or browse topics to the left. View detailed outlines, descriptions, student reviews, and class demos; then choose one and enroll.

Organize Your Life With Bullet Journaling with Marci Walton Thursdays, January 10-31 6:30pm–8:30pm

Want more of an explanation about how online learning works? Contact us at (513) 556-6932 with your questions!

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How Online Courses Work REGISTER EARLY FOR THE BEST SELECTION

You can register at any time, prior to the class start date. However, some classes have limited enrollment, so register early to get into the classes you want.

100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE We are proud of the quality of our programming and our instructors.

We want you to love your Communiversity experience, which is why your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed. If you are ever less than completely satisfied with a Communiversity class, we will issue a credit for the registration fee toward a future Communiversity class. Please contact us at ce@uc.edu or (513) 556-6932 within 7 days of completing your class.

CLASS LOCATIONS & PARKING

The majority of our classes are held at UC’s Victory Parkway Campus with ample free parking in the rear lot. If class is being held at another location, it is noted. Addresses/maps for all locations are provided online.

WAIT LISTS

If a class you want is full, you may place yourself on a wait list.

If a spot opens in that class, anyone on the wait list will receive an email. We will make every effort to accommodate you.

GROUP DISCOUNTS

Organize a group of 6 or more students and you will receive your class free. All students must participate in the same class and online classes/certificates are excluded. Call 556-6932 for group registration information.

UC FACULTY & STAFF DISCOUNTS

Full-time UC & UC Health employees receive a 50% discount off one class per term. *Online courses/certificates, gift certificates, Food & Drink and Test Preparation classes are excluded from all available discounts. Call 556-6932 to take advantage of this discount.

CLASS CANCELLATIONS

Classes may be cancelled due to insufficient enrollment. Every attempt will be made to contact students by email or telephone and offer alternative accommodations before the class meets.

EMERGENCY CANCELLATIONS

UC Communiversity classes are automatically cancelled when there is a weather or other emergency and when UC Main Campus is closed. Closing notifications will be sent via email. Check your email for a detailed message from our office for school closings.

ABOUT ONLINE LEARNING

Online learning is a fun, enjoyable and very productive way to learn. Millions of people are learning online each year.

You will engage and get to know your instructor and other participants in the class. You may even make friends.

It’s easy. It’s fun.

HOW THE COURSE WORKS It is easy to participate in your online course. After you register, you will be given a web address to go to get into your online classroom. You will use your email address and create a password to gain access.

PARTICIPATE WHEN YOU WANT You can participate any time of day or evening. The online classroom is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

There are no live real-time requirements or meetings.

You decide when you participate. For the best learning, participants should log into the course on 2-3 different days of the week.

WHAT YOU WILL DO For each Unit, you will: • Access the online readings • Listen to the audio presentation for the Unit and view the slides • Take a self-quiz to see how much you have learned • Engage in written online discussion with your instructor and other participants The content (readings, audio lectures, slides) and self quizzes are accessible for the entire course, so you can work ahead, or go back and review again, at your convenience.

Communiversity partners wtih Ed2Go and UGotClass to offer a wide variety of online courses and certificates.

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