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May 12-16, 2008: The ZEMAX Development Corporation is offering a course in Optical Design for first time users of ZEMAX. This course held in Bellevue, WA. Contact: Andrew Locke 435-822-3406 or go to www. zemax.com
May 15-16, 2008: Lutron is offering, “Developing the Market for Commercial Lighting Control.” This two-day fundamental seminar held at the Lutron Education Center, Coopersburg, PA, is a powerful, hands-on learning experience designed to give a general understanding of dimming technology with a focus on commercial products. Geared to electrical distributors, builders, and electrical contractors involved with the selection and/or installation of lighting controls for commercial projects. Cost $300. For more information Contact: Patricia Tracy 610-282-6280, or go to www.lutron/lci
May 16-22, 2008: Live Design Master Classes – Professional training in New York in lighting, audio and projection of interest to IESNA members. Through May 1st, IESNA members receive additional $25 off all prices, in addition to the $100 savings already offered on the web site. Simply register online and use IESNA-25 as the source code. Please contact Ellen Lampert-Greaux, Conference Director, at 1-917-698-9890 if you have any questions. For all details about the conference, see: http://livedesignonline.com/broadwaymasterclasses
May 19-20, 2008: Lutron is offering, “Driving Your Business with Lighting Control.” This two-day class held at the Lutron Education Center, Coopersburg, PA, focuses on best practices for merchandising, training and selling, both residential and commercial products will be covered. Geared to sales managers, Cost $300. For more information Contact: Patricia Tracy 610-282-6280, or go to www.lutron/lci
May 19-21, 2008: Holophane is offering its “Lighting for Security and Crime Deterrence” seminar. This two-and-a-half day seminar held at Holophane’s Light and Vision Center, Granville, OH, is designed for owners, lighting designers, engineering consultants, facility managers and those involved with selection of exterior lighting systems for the security of people and property. It will cover crime prevention, through environmental design (CPTED), (Each attendee will receive a copy of the IESNA’s G-1-03, Guidelines on Security Lighting). Registered for 8 learning units (HSW) with AIA, 8 PDHs with NCEES and qualifies for 8 NCQLP lighting education units. For more information Contact: Katie Barber 740-349-4258, E-mail: KBarber@Holophane.com or go to www.holophane.com
May 20-22, 2008: GE Lighting and Electrical Institute 2008 is offering, “Switchgear Basics” to be held at Nela Park, Cleveland, OH, designed for distributor sales reps and inside/outside construction, and industrial sales personnel who have already attended an intermediate level equipment course. For more information Contact: 800-255-1200 or go to www. gelighting.com
May 25-27, 2008: Light Middle East 2008 is the largest international trade show in the region for architectural, corporate, retail, theatrical, interior and exterior lighting for urban spaces. Held at the Dubai International Conference and Exhibition Center, Dubai, the exhibition and conference is the region’s unique platform for exhibitors to network and meet major clients and industry experts, leading lighting designers and architects involved in major public and private development projects. For more information Contact: Silke Zachrau +971 4 33 80 102 or go to www.lightme.net
May 26-30, 2008: LIGHTFAIR International Trade show and Conference. Join thousands of lighting professionals, including lighting designers, architects, specifiers, engineers, etc., at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Las Vegas, NV. For more information, please visit www.lightfair.com or email info@lightfair.com. For hotel reservations, please book online here, contact 1- 888-325-9373, e-mail lightfair@ambassadors.com or go to www.lightfair.com
June 2-3, 2008: The Kirlin Company is offering its 2008 series of seminars on "Healthcare and Medical Lighting." Held (3:00 pm including dinner - Tues 7:15am - 3:15pm) at Reflection Point, Detroit, MI, topics include healthcare trends and the impact on lighting; lighting for aging vision; IESNA Requirements for patient exam lighting (non-motorized/motorized), procedural lighting requirements in LDRP's, cardiac cath labs, ICU/CCU's and hospital area lighting (patient room reading, ambient, exam, psychiatric, drug rehab, ER, nightlights, steplights, shower, warming and MRI). Earn 8.0 LEUs for NCQLP re-certification credits, 0.75 CEU authorized by IESNA and 8.0 AIA/CES credits towards Health, Safety & Welfare. Each attendee will receive a copy of IESNA RP-29-06. Contact: Toni Adams at 313-259-6400 ext 317 or E-mail: info@kirlinlighting.com or go to www.kirlinlighting.com
June 3-4, 2008: The Lighting Research Center's "Life Sciences in Lighting Institute," held at the Lighting Research Center, Troy, NY, is an intensive two-day seminar exploring the biological, physiological, and psychological aspects of light. This educational program brings all of this knowledge together into a single specialty. For more information Contact: Dan Frering E-mail: frerid@rpi.edu or visit the LRC’s Life Sciences in Lighting. Or go to www.lrc.rpi.edu/education/lifesciences/agenda.asp
June 4-6, 2008: Cooper Lighting is offering, "Lighting Fundamentals/ Lighting Basics." This three-day workshop held at its Peachtree City, GA, facility focuses on the fundamentals of lighting, light, sight and color, lamps and ballasts, cost of light, lighting terminology, photometry, optical control and luminaires. For newcomers to the field of lighting or those interested in a refresher course. No prior experience in lighting is required. CEU’s up to 20 hours available. Cost $500. For more information: Contact: Jere Greiner 770-486-4680 or E-mail Source@cooperlighting. com or go to www. cooperlighting.com/education
June 8 -10, 2008: The International Dark-Sky Association will celebrate its 20th Anniversary hosting their Annual Meeting and Conference at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort in Tucson, AZ. Sessions and breakout topics will include: Ordinances, Creation and Implementation; Safety and Security; Advances in Technology and Lighting Design; and much more. For more information Contact: Kim Patten 520-293-3198 E-mail: kim@darksky.org or go to www.darksky.org
June 10-11, 2008: The 19th Annual Energy Efficiency Forum—"Energy Efficiency: What's Happening Now and What's Next?" To be held in National Press Club, Washington D.C. Updates on the presidential candidates positions on energy independence, goals for energy efficiency, renewable energy, cap and trade and plans for investing in clean energy. The forum will be attended by top-level business and energy decision makers and a mayor’s panel highlights local initiative. For more information Contact: Sam Wells 717-393-3831 ext. 146 or E-mail: swells@godfrey.com or go to YourEnergyForum.com.
June 10-12, 2008: GE Lighting and Electrical Institute 2008 is offering, “Fundamentals of Commercial and Industrial Lighting,” to be held at Nela Park, Cleveland, OH. Designed for newcomers to the lighting industry, this course provides basic product and application training for commercial and industrial lighting. Lectures and full-scale lighting demonstrations. Topics include lighting terminology, lighting measurements and color, lighting economics, application modules for retail, office, industrial and outdoor lighting. For more information Contact: 800-255-1200 or go to www.gelighting.com
June 10-12, 2008: GE Lighting and Electrical Institute 2008 is offering, “C&I Products 101” (Distributor Training). This intermediate-level course held at Nela Park, Cleveland, OH, is geared to inside and outside C&I sales personnel who already sell component products (GE & distributors). Handson practice with SpeediWin software and real product samples. Prerequisites: At least three months experience in electrical component sales and at least two hours experience using Speedi software to quote. For more information Contact: 800-255-1200 or go to www.gelighting.com
June 11-13, 2008: The National Institute of Crime Prevention and the International Dark- Sky Association is hosting a "Basic Crime Prevention through Environmental Design" (CPTED) course at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, following the IDA 20th Annual Meeting and Conference. Learn how proper design and use of the physical environment can lead reduction in incidence and fear of crime in your community. Topics include understanding CPTED strategies and concepts on lighting, landscaping and human behavior and actual site plan reviews. For more information Contact: Kim Patten 520-293-3198 E-mail: kim@ darksky.org or go to www. darksky.org
June 16-20, 2008: The ZEMAX Development Corporation is offering a course in Advanced Optical Design using ZEMAX. The course is being held in Celebration, FL. Contact: Andrew Locke 435-822-3406 or go to www. zemax.com
June 17-19, 2008: GE Lighting and Electrical Institute 2008 is offering, C&I Products 102 (Distributor Training), to be held at Nela Park, Cleveland, OH, is an intermediate-level course for inside and outside C&I sales personnel who already quote panelboard jobs using Speedi software (distributors and GE). Prerequisites: Completion of C&I 101 or Ability to handle panelboard quotes through 1200A on Speedi without assistance. For more information Contact: 800-255-1200 or go to www.gelighting.com
June 19-20, 2008: Day-Brite Capri Omega is holding its "Office Space Seminar" at the DCO Lighting Institute, LEED certified facility in Tupelo, MS. The seminar will provide solutions for the development and creation of the most sustainable and efficient workplace lighting environment, including causes and solutions to glare problems, factors affecting task visibility, psychological effects of lighting in offices while creating energy efficient and economical lighting systems. Costs: $350. 8.0 AIA/CES credits. For more information Contact: Brandi Sears 662-680-6634 or E-mail: bsears@dcolighting.com
June 26-27, 2008: Lutron is offering, "HomeWorks Installation for Electrical Contractors." This two-day installation course held at the Lutron Education Center, Coopersburg, PA, focuses on components, wiring and installation of HomeWorks system and integration with Sivoia QED shading solutions which provide lighting control incorporating both daylight and electric light. Geared to electrical contractors, a/v installers, electrical distributors, and window treatment dealers and is good for installers from residential systems providers. Cost $300. For more information Contact: Patricia Tracy 610-282-6280, or go to www.lutron/lci
July 8 –10, 2008: GE Lighting and Electrical Institute 2008 is offering, "Advanced Motor Control Centers and Switchboards" to be held at Nela Park, Cleveland, OH, is designed for GE distributor sales representatives that have completed the C&I 102 course and features advanced take-off, specification review, and SpeediWin entry for switchboards and motor control centers. The objective is to improve the skills required to create professional quotations from one-line diagrams, control wiring diagrams, and specifications for projects of medium complexity. For more information Contact: 800-255-1200 or go to www.gelighting.com
July 14–16, 2008: WAGO Corporation is offering a Free, three-day Industrial Control Seminar focusing on the latest in control technology at its Germantown, Milwaukee, WI headquarters. The seminar will advance working knowledge for those programming and installing PLC- or PC-based industrial control systems. I/O information will be augmented with hands-on exercises featuring a complete node equipped with the WAGO 750-841 Ethernet PFC. The seminar will also focus on the system’s internal functionality, the use of newest programming tool (WAGO-I/O-PRO CAA), web integration and more. WAGO provides all course materials, meals and coordinates ground transport. Attendees are responsible for lodging and travel. It is recommended that attendees bring laptop computers equipped (if possible) with a 9-pin serial port and Ethernet connectivity. Attendees may purchase a complete Ethernet Training node (a $1300 value) for $620. For more information Contact: Marc Immordino, product training manager 262-255-6333 ext. 183, Fax: 262-255-3232, E-mail train.us@wago.com or go to train.us@wago.com
July 14-18, 2008: The ZEMAX Development Corporation is offering a course in Optical Design for first time users of ZEMAX. This course held in Bellevue, WA, defines optical systems, optimization, ray aberration fans and other diagnostic tools, multiple configurations, apododization, vignetting and introduction to tolerancing, all hands on computer intensive classroom training. Contact: Andrew Locke 435-822-3406 or go to www.zemax.com
July 16-18, 2008: Cooper Lighting is offering “Fundamentals and Lighting Basics for Distributors and Contractors.” This three-day workshop held at their Peachtree City, GA, facility will focus on the fundamentals of lighting with emphasis on Cooper Lighting brand overview on light, sight and color, lamps and ballasts, cost of light, lighting terminology, photometry, optical control and luminaires. No prior experience in lighting is required. CEUs up to 20 hours available. Cost $500. For more information: Contact: Jere Greiner 770-486-4680 or E-mail Source@cooperlighting. com or go to www.cooperlighting. com/education
July 21-22, 2008: The Kirlin Company is offering its 2008 series of seminars on "Healthcare and Medical Lighting." Held (3:00 pm including dinner - Tues 7:15am - 3:15pm) at Reflection Point, Detroit, MI, topics include healthcare trends and the impact on lighting; lighting for aging vision; IESNA Requirements for patient exam lighting (non-motorized/motorized), procedural lighting requirements in LDRP's, cardiac cath labs, ICU/CCU's and hospital area lighting (patient room reading, ambient, exam, psychiatric, drug rehab, ER, nightlights, steplights, shower, warming and MRI). Earn 8.0 LEUs for NCQLP re-certification credits, 0.75 CEU authorized by IESNA and 8.0 AIA/CES credits towards Health, Safety & Welfare. Each attendee will receive a copy of IESNA RP-29-06. Contact: Toni Adams at 313-259-6400 ext 317 or E-mail: info@kirlinlighting.com or go to www.kirlinlighting.com
July 30-31, 2008: Cooper Lighting is offering "Residential Lighting Solutions Workshop." This two-day introduction to lighting design held at their Peachtree City, GA, facility focuses on design process, project documentation, interior lighting calculations, effect of color and brightness, lamps and ballasts and controls from the lighting designer’s perspective. Learn to use today’s technologies. Study operating characteristics of lamps and luminaire applications and an introduction to control systems. Prepare for the CLC certification exam. Prerequisites: Lighting Fundamentals or a firm understanding of lighting basics. CEU’s up to 12 hours available. Cost $350. For more information Contact: Jere Greiner 770-486-4680 or E-mail Source@cooperlighting. com or go to www.cooperlighting.com/education
August 4-6, 2008: Holophane is offering its “Sustainable Design with Quality Lighting Seminar.” This two-and-a-half day seminar will be held at Holophane’s Light and Vision Center, Granville, OH, is designed for owners, lighting designers, architects, engineers, facility managers and others involved with selection of lighting systems for interior and exterior projects. It will cover lighting and vision fundamentals, optical controls and photometry, lumen delivery efficiency, energy efficiency, visual comfort vs. glare, for interior and exteriors, lighting perception.Registered for 6.5 learning units (HSW) with AIA, 6.5 PDHs with NCEES and qualifies for 6.5 NCQLP lighting education units. For more information Contact: Katie Barber 740-349-4258, E-mail: KBarber@Holophane.com or go to www.holophane.com
August 5-7, 2008: GE Lighting and Electrical Institute 2008 is offering, C&I Products 102 (Distributor Training), to be held at Nela Park, Cleveland, OH, is an intermediate-level course for inside and outside C&I sales personnel who already quote panelboard jobs using Speedi software (distributors and GE). Prerequisites: Completion of C&I 101 or Ability to handle panelboard quotes through 1200A on Speedi without assistance. For more information Contact: 800-255-1200 or go to www.gelighting.com
August 6-7, 2008: Cooper Lighting is offering “Retail Lighting Solutions Workshop.” This two-day workshop held at their Peachtree City, GA facility explores light from the designer’s perspective. Apply design techniques using current technologies. Focus on the design process, effects of color and brightness, project documentation, lamps, ballasts and controls, review interior lighting calculations, criteria for proper equipment selection with an overview of computer aided design tools. An evening workshop allows you to analyze a variety of lighting designs and applications. Prerequisites: Lighting Fundamentals or a firm understanding of lighting basics. CEU’s up to 18 hours available. Cost $350. For more information: Contact: Jere Greiner 770-486-4680 or E-mail: Source@cooperlighting.com or go to www.cooperlighting.com/education
August 12-14, 2008: E Lighting and Electrical Institute 2008 is offering, C&I Products 102 (Distributor Training), to be held at Nela Park, Cleveland, OH, is an intermediate-level course for inside and outside C&I sales personnel who already quote panelboard jobs using Speedi software (distributors and GE). Prerequisites: Completion of C&I 101 or Ability to handle panelboard quotes through 1200A on Speedi without assistance. For more information Contact: 800-255-1200 or go to www.gelighting.com
August 18-20, 2008: Holophane is offering its “Industrial Lighting Seminar.” This two and a half day seminar will be held at Holophane’s Light and Vision Center, Granville, OH, and is designed for architects, engineers, lighting consultants and those involved with selection of industrial lighting products. It will cover lighting and vision fundamentals, optical control and photometry, warehouse lighting, lighting hot and cold environments, hazardous location lighting, food processing lighting, outdoor lighting, inspection lighting,. Registered for 6.5 learning units (HSW) with AIA, 6.5 PDHs with NCEES and qualifies for 6.5 NCQLP lighting education units. For more information Contact: Katie Barber 740-349-4258, E-mail: KBarber@Holophane.com or go to www.holophane.com
August 18-22, 2008: The Zemax Corporation is offering a course in Illumination and Stray Light Analysis Using ZEMAX to be held in Bellevue, WA. The course covers non-imaging design and analysis with ZEMAX, including non-sequential ray tracing, scattering, ray splitting, user defined sources/objects/ surfaces, CAD import/export, gradient index media, diffractive optics and other advanced non-sequential analysis and modeling capabilities of ZEMAX. Contact: For more information go to www.zemax.com
August 20-22, 2008: Cooper Lighting is offering “Lighting Fundamentals/Lighting Basics.” This three-day workshop held at its Peachtree City, GA, facility focuses on the fundamentals of lighting, light, sight and color, lamps and ballasts, cost of light, lighting terminology, photometry, optical control and luminaires. For newcomers to the field of lighting or those interested in a refresher course. No prior experience in lighting is required. CEU’s up to 20 hours available. Cost $500. For more information: Contact: Jere Greiner 770-486-4680 or E-mail Source@cooperlighting.com or go to www.cooperlighting.com/education
September 15–17, 2008: WAGO Corporation is offering a Free, three-day Industrial Control Seminar focusing on the latest in control technology at its Germantown, Milwaukee, WI headquarters. The seminar will advance working knowledge for those programming and installing PLC- or PC-based industrial control systems. I/O information will be augmented with hands-on exercises featuring a complete node equipped with the WAGO 750-841 Ethernet PFC. The seminar will also focus on the system’s internal functionality, the use of newest programming tool (WAGO-I/O-PRO CAA), web integration and more. WAGO provides all course materials, meals and coordinates ground transport. Attendees are responsible for lodging and travel. It is recommended that attendees bring laptop computers equipped (if possible) with a 9-pin serial port and Ethernet connectivity. Attendees may purchase a complete Ethernet Training node (a $1300 value) for $620. For more information Contact: Marc Immordino, product training manager 262-255-6333 ext. 183, Fax: 262-255-3232, E-mail train.us@wago.com or go to train.us@wago.com
September 22-23, 2008: The Kirlin Company is offering its 2008 series of seminars on "Healthcare and Medical Lighting." Held (3:00 pm including dinner - Tues 7:15am - 3:15pm) at Reflection Point, Detroit, MI, topics include healthcare trends and the impact on lighting; lighting for aging vision; IESNA Requirements for patient exam lighting (non-motorized/motorized), procedural lighting requirements in LDRP's, cardiac cath labs, ICU/CCU's and hospital area lighting (patient room reading, ambient, exam, psychiatric, drug rehab, ER, nightlights, steplights, shower, warming and MRI). Earn 8.0 LEUs for NCQLP re-certification credits, 0.75 CEU authorized by IESNA and 8.0 AIA/CES credits towards Health, Safety & Welfare. Each attendee will receive a copy of IESNA RP-29-06. Contact: Toni Adams at 313-259-6400 ext 317 or E-mail: info@kirlinlighting.com or go to www.kirlinlighting.com
October 27-29, 2008: WAGO Corporation is offering a Free, three-day Industrial Control Seminar focusing on the latest in control technology at its Germantown, Milwaukee, WI headquarters. The seminar will advance working knowledge for those programming and installing PLC- or PC-based industrial control systems. I/O information will be augmented with hands-on exercises featuring a complete node equipped with the WAGO 750-841 Ethernet PFC. The seminar will also focus on the system’s internal functionality, the use of newest programming tool (WAGO-I/O-PRO CAA), web integration and more. WAGO provides all course materials, meals and coordinates ground transport. Attendees are responsible for lodging and travel. It is recommended that attendees bring laptop computers equipped (if possible) with a 9-pin serial port and Ethernet connectivity. Attendees may purchase a complete Ethernet Training node (a $1300 value) for $620. For more information Contact: Marc Immordino, product training manager 262-255-6333 ext. 183, Fax: 262-255-3232, E-mail train.us@wago.com or go to train.us@wago.com
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