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5827OsherWilmCat_S16_Layout 1 12/2/15 9:09 AM Page 1 SPRING 2016 | February 8 – May 13 Wilmington Serving the greater Delaware Valley • For adults 50 and older • Reignite your passion for learning Everyday Guide Japanese Chat Room Sea Coasts 14 to Wine 27 31 www.lifelonglearning.udel.edu/wilm 5827OsherWilmCat_S16_Layout 1 12/2/15 9:09 AM Page 2 5827OsherWilmCat_S16_Layout 1 12/2/15 9:09 AM Page 3 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Delaware in Wilmington Quick Reference Membership Registration ........................................51, 53 Refunds ........................................................11 Membership Benefits................................3 Volunteering................................15, 52, 54 Gifts................................................................21 About us Council............................................................2 Committees ..................................................2 Staff ..................................................................2 About Lifelong Learning Where we’re located The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Delaware in Wilmington is a membership organization for adults 50 and over to enjoy classes, teach, Directions....................................................56 exchange ideas and travel together. The program provides opportunities for intellectual development, cultural stimulation, personal growth and social interaction Parking ..................................................55, 56 in an academic cooperative run by its members, who volunteer their time and talents. Established as the Academy of Lifelong Learning in 1980 by the University of Disability Accommodations ................31 Delaware, in 2010 the Academy received endowment support from the Bernard Osher Foundation. Membership is open to people from any state, 50 years of age or older Weather Closings ....................................35 and to the spouses of members at any age. Arsht Hall, University of Delaware 2700 Pennsylvania Avenue, Wilmington, Delaware 19806-1169 Phone: 302-573-4417 • Email: [email protected] www.lifelonglearning.udel.edu/wilm The advertising in this booklet subsidizes the cost of printing. The University receives no profit from it, nor does the University endorse any of the products of the advertisers. The University of Delaware is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. For the University’s complete nondiscrimination statement, please visit http://www.udel.edu/aboutus/legalnotices.html. CEP 5827 10/15 Printed on recycled paper. Background cover photo: Judy Wright 1 5827OsherWilmCat_S16_Layout 1 12/2/15 9:09 AM Page 4 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Delaware in Wilmington COMMITTEE CHAIRS CURRICULUM COMMITTEE Council Executive Vice Chair—Thom Remington Co-Chairs—Parry Norling and Susan Flook Ben Raphael (2016), Chair Book Sale—Barbara Hart, Joan Van Oosterhout (A) Art History and Appreciation— and Eric Sallee Stuart Siegell Thom Remington (2017), Executive (B) Fine Arts—Kenneth Farrance and Bulletin Boards and Displays— Vice Chair Cree Hovsepian Rhoda Dombchik Joan Miller (2018), Vice Chair— (C) Performing Arts: Participation— Academics Duplication—Rudy Frazier and Lloyd Falk Norwood Coleman Facilities/Safety/Equipment—Martha Hays Karen Foster (2017), Vice Chair— (C) Performing Arts: Appreciation— Membership Fundraising—Neil Cullen Stuart Siegell IT Pro Team—John Taylor and Saul Reine (D) General Studies—Parry Norling Carolyn Smith (2016), Secretary (E) Genealogy—Robert Ehrlich Reading Room—Susan Flook Ron Bowers (2016) (F) Culture and Social Studies— Reception—Carol Derosier Parry Norling and Susan Arruda Martha Hays (2016) Strategic Planning—Ken Mulholland (G) History: U.S.—Crawford MacKeand Carolyn Stankiewicz (2016) Travel—Eleanor Gurdikian and Barbara Golin (G) History: Non-U.S.—Robert Ehrlich Susan Arruda (2017) Wireless Device Registration— (H) Literature—Susan Flook (J) Philosophy and Religion— Neil Cullen (2017) Ken Mulholland and Carol Callaghan Hardy Hoegger Jeff Ostroff (2017) Vice Chair of Academics—Joan Miller (K) Writing—Helen Griffith and Pam Meitner (2018) Ruth Flexman OLLI at the Ocean—Parry Norling and (L) Information Technology PC— Larry Peterson (2018) Nan Norling Ken Mulholland and Elaine O’Toole William Rowe (2018) Art—Karen Foster and Lois Parke (L) Information Technology Mac—Sally Stier Anita Sterling (2018) Computer and AV Coordination— (M) Mobile Devices—Sally Stier Saul Reine and Ken Mulholland (N) General IT—Ken Mulholland Ken Mulholland (ex officio), Adviser to (O) Languages: Non-Romance— Council Curriculum—Parry Norling and Susan Flook James Weiher and Jim Higgins June a la Carte—Larry Peterson and Carol Bernard (ex officio), Manager (O) Languages: Romance—Henrietta Imesch John Bullock Isabelle Husbands, Financial Officer and Mary Shenvi Music—Paul Hess (P) Life Sciences—Saul Reine and Special Events Wednesdays—Pam Meitner Stephen Toy University Staff and Stan Hughes (Q) Health and Wellness—Saul Reine and Summer Session—Karen Foster and Stephen Toy James Broomall—Associate Vice Provost John Fulgoney (R) Physical Sciences and Math—Ed Flexman Carol Bernard—Manager 2017 Summer—Carolyn Stankiewicz (S) Economics, Finance, Political Science and Law—Jack Schmutz and Martha Hays Andrea Majewski—Program Coordinator Vice Chair of Membership—Karen Foster (X) Extracurricular—Parry Norling and Joni Bero—Administrative Assistant Susan Flook Multicultural Committee—Larry Peterson Jenna Ford—Administrative Assistant Instructor Recruiting—Parry Norling and Marketing—Jeff Ostroff and Elaine O’Toole Susan Flook Ellen Saienni—Administrative Assistant New Member Relations—Anita Sterling and Guest Registry Administrators—Randy Tate Pam Vari—Administrative Assistant Anne Hampton and Shelly Klein Kathleen DiCamilla—Office Support Newsletter—Robert Ehrlich Audiovisual Team—Anita Sterling and Ken Mulholland Outreach—Carolyn Haas and Debbie Williams Dorothy Hofer—Office Support Joan Miller (ex officio), Vice Chair, Academics Tim Ward—Classroom Technology Registration—Sylvia Bachman Carolyn Smith (ex officio), Secretary Technician Socials—Joan Ellis and Debbie Williams Carol Bernard (ex officio), Manager Jay Higgin—Audiovisual Technician Volunteer Development—Susan Arruda Andrea Majewski (ex officio), Program and Bill Rowe Coordinator Weekly Activities Notice—Cree Hovsepian Carolyn Stankiewicz (ex officio), 2017 Summer 2 5827OsherWilmCat_S16_Layout 1 12/2/15 9:09 AM Page 5 Lifelong Learning Membership Benefits Lifelong Learning Courses Membership includes up to five courses each semester (pages 6–33). Classes meet once a week in Arsht Hall during the day, Monday through Friday. Extracurricular Activities Members can participate in unlimited extracurricular activities (pages 34–36) in addition to five courses. Sign up for extracurricular activities in the Office, online or during in-person registration. Trips REED EMILY Member trips and class trips are planned by the Travel Committee and Events Open to the Public Members Only Events instructors in coordination with On many Friday afternoons, a lecture or Art Exhibits • Lectures University staff. Upcoming trips are activity is offered that is free and open Musical Performances • Social Events advertised on the travel board at Arsht to the public. Check the weekly The weekly activities notice Osher Hall. Requests for disability activities notice Osher Lifelong Learning Lifelong Learning This Week, bulletin accommodations should be made This Week, bulletin boards and postings boards and postings include several weeks in advance by calling for information about upcoming events. information about upcoming events. 302-831-4643. Bring friends and introduce them to the joys of lifelong learning! University of Delaware Opportunities and Privileges UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE Associate in Arts program, certificate UDEL INTERNET ACCESS ID CARD programs or UD travel/study programs. Members are eligible for a UDel email All relevant fees apply. Final day to Members are eligible for a University account, which provides access to WiFi request to audit spring classes is Monday, ID card that offers privileges at the on the UD campus and use of Morris February 22. To search for available University’s Morris Library, the Library databases. Information and courses, visit www.udel.edu/courses. Carpenter Sports Building, and request forms are available at Reception. discounts at University stores and some CARPENTER SPORTS BUILDING, University sponsored events and STUDENT FITNESS CENTER LECTURES AND EVENTS performances. Information and request The University of Delaware offers many Members are eligible to use the “Hen forms are available in the Office. events that are open to the public. Stay House,” the student physical fitness informed through the weekly activities center in the Carpenter Sports Building AUDITING UNIVERSITY OF notice Osher Lifelong Learning This Week, on the University’s Newark campus for a DELAWARE COURSES bulletin boards and postings at Arsht fee of $50 for six months or $100 for a Hall or the University website Audit one UD credit course in fall and year. To enjoy this privilege, a University www.udel.edu. spring semester on a space available ID card is needed. Information and basis without paying tuition. Does not request forms are available in the Office. include online/distance learning courses, 3 5827OsherWilmCat_S16_Layout 1 12/2/15 9:09 AM Page 6 Spring 2016 Course Schedule by Day Monday Solid Gold Singers C20 The Sea Around Us P05 Writers’