FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 2007

CONTACT: Steve Dolan
(619) 594-5664
sdolan@mail.sdsu.edu

TEMECULA, Thursday, January 11, 2007 - Seeking a career in food and wine or Indian Gaming? Want to refresh your skills in these growth industries? Representatives from San Diego State University's College of Extended Studies (CES) will be at Pechanga Resort & Casino from 11 am-4 pm Wednesday, January 24 to help attendees learn how they can benefit from continuing education opportunities.

In conjunction with Pechanga, CES is introducing its most comprehensive list of courses ever held in Southern Riverside County. These courses are not only available to Pechanga employees but also to the general public. Individual courses, typically held in late afternoons, also can be applied to certificates in hospitality, wine and casino gaming or students can create a certificate from a cross-section of courses.

Casino Gaming courses at Pechanga this semester include Surveillance and Security, February 5-26; and Marketing and Promotion (April dates to be announced).

Business of Wine courses include Dynamic Wine and Food Pairing II, February 5-12; and Selling Wine for Managers, April 5-26. Restaurant Management Operations, held here for the first time, is slated for February 6-27.

For more information, please call (619) 265-SDSU (7378) or visit www.NeverStopLearning.net.

SDSU's College of Extended Studies offers a wide variety of lifelong learning classes, seminars, and certificate programs. Career advancement courses are offered in many areas of management, leadership, and quality improvement while self-enrichment courses range from astronomy to web design. Additionally, the College offers over 35 certificate programs, online courses, and many other learning opportunities. To register or for more information, call (619) 265-SDSU (7378) or log on to www.NeverStopLearning.net.