UC Irvine Extension Announces New Event Risk Management Course And Webinar

IRVINE, Calif., May 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of California, Irvine Extension announced a new course and webinar as part of its growing Meeting and Event Management Specialized Studies Program. The course Event Risk Management: Financial, Legal and Ethical Safeguards will provide event planning professionals with a practical approach for understanding and using legal safeguards to plan safe and successful events. Offered on the UC Irvine campus, the course will take place on Saturday, Aug. 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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"Event planning has evolved into a complex industry that requires sharp attention to detail," said Melanie Mitchell, director of management, marketing and business programs at UC Irvine Extension. "This course will arm professionals with the knowledge and strategies necessary for navigating potential obstacles in the event planning process."

Participants will learn to identify various sources of hospitality law, apply ethical principles to the meeting industry, and explain legal elements required in contract formation. Course instructor Sandra Chong, J.D., is a licensed and practicing attorney in Calif. since 1999, and has successfully represented hotels, travel agencies and industry professionals in lawsuits and disputes. She has more than 12 years of instructional experience and is experienced in planning formal luncheons, dragon boat festivals and community events.

Chong will also host a free Event Risk Management Information Session previewing some of the content included in the full course. The webinar will take place online on May 21 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. PDT.  

For more information or to register for the course, please visit http://unex.uci.edu/courses/sectiondetail.aspx?year=2013&term=SUMMER&sid=00180 or call (949) 824-5414.

About UC Irvine Extension: University of California, Irvine Extension is the continuing education arm of UC Irvine. Through thousands of courses and programs offered on campus, online and on-site, UC Irvine Extension helps adult learners reach their career advancement and personal enrichment goals—and is celebrating 50 years of providing universally accessible, university-level learning to local, regional, and global communities. Learn more at www.extension.uci.edu, or join us on Facebook at facebook.com/uciextension.

About the University of California, Irvine: Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a top-ranked university dedicated to research, scholarship and community service. Led by Chancellor Michael Drake since 2005, UC Irvine is among the most dynamic campuses in the University of California system, with nearly 28,000 undergraduate and graduate students, 1,100 faculty and 9,000 staff. Orange County's largest employer, UC Irvine contributes an annual economic impact of $4.2 billion. For more UCI news, visit www.today.uci.edu. 

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