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5962OsherWilmCat_F16_Layout 1 6/23/16 11:45 AM Page 1 FALL 2016 | September 6 – December 9 Wilmington Serving the greater Delaware Valley • For adults 50 and older • Engage your mind! Help a Child— Presidential Politics 9 Adult Beginner Ballet 16 Be a Mentor 36 www.lifelonglearning.udel.edu/wilm 5962OsherWilmCat_F16_Layout 1 6/23/16 11:45 AM Page 2 5962OsherWilmCat_F16_Layout 1 6/23/16 11:45 AM Page 3 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Delaware in Wilmington Quick Reference Membership Registration..................................26, 55, 57 Refunds ..........................................................9 Membership Benefits................................3 Volunteering................................18, 56, 58 Gifts ........................................................21, 23 Important Dates ......................Back cover About us Council............................................................2 Committees ..................................................2 Staff ..................................................................2 About Lifelong Learning The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Delaware in Wilmington Where we’re located is a membership organization for adults 50 and over to enjoy classes, teach, exchange ideas and travel together. The program provides opportunities for Directions....................................................60 intellectual development, cultural stimulation, personal growth and social interaction in an academic cooperative run by its members, who volunteer their time and talents. Parking ..................................................28, 59 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 ....................................33 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 5962 6/16 Printed on recycled paper. Background cover photo: Jenna Ford 1 5962OsherWilmCat_F16_Layout 1 6/23/16 11:45 AM Page 4 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Delaware in Wilmington Council COMMITTEE CHAIRS CURRICULUM COMMITTEE Executive Vice Chair—Joan Miller Co-Chairs—Parry Norling and Susan Flook Thom Remington (2017), Chair Book Sale—Eric Sallee (A) Art History and Appreciation— Joan Miller (2018), Executive Vice Chair Bulletin Boards and Displays— Stuart Siegell Rhoda Dombchik (B) Fine Arts—Kenneth Farrance and Karen Foster (2017), Vice Chair— Cree Hovsepian Membership Distance Viewing Team—John Taylor and Ken Mulholland (C) Performing Arts: Participation— Susan Arruda (2017), Vice-Chair— Duplication—Rudy Frazier and Lloyd Falk Norwood Coleman Academics Facilities/Safety/Equipment—Martha Hays (C) Performing Arts: Appreciation— Stuart Siegell Neil Cullen (2017) Fundraising—Neil Cullen (D) General Studies—Parry Norling IT Pro Team—John Taylor and Saul Reine Jeff Ostroff (2017) (E) Genealogy—Robert Ehrlich Reading Room—Susan Flook Pam Meitner (2018) (F) Culture and Social Studies— Reception—Carol Derosier Parry Norling and Susan Arruda Larry Peterson (2018) Strategic Planning—Ron Robertson (G) History: U.S.—Crawford MacKeand William Rowe (2018) Travel—Eleanor Gurdikian and Barbara Golin (G) History: Non-U.S.—Robert Ehrlich Anita Sterling (2018) Wireless Device Registration— (H) Literature—Susan Flook Ken Mulholland and Carol Callaghan J. Harry Feldman (2019) (J) Philosophy and Religion— Vice Chair of Academics—Susan Arruda Hardy Hoegger and James Moser Myriam Medinilla (2019) (K) Writing—Helen Griffith and OLLI at the Ocean—Parry Norling and Ruth Flexman Joe Rosenthal (2019) Nan Norling (L) Information Technology PC— Ruth Sokolowski (2019) Art—Lois Parke, Mary Kate McKinley and Ken Mulholland and Elaine O’Toole Karen Foster Phil Weinberg (2019) (L) Information Technology Mac—Sally Stier Computer and AV Coordination— Ben Raphael (ex officio), Past Council Chair Saul Reine and Ken Mulholland (M) Mobile Devices—Sally Stier (N) General IT—Ken Mulholland Lee Kaser (ex officio), Adviser to Council Curriculum—Parry Norling and Susan Flook (O) Languages: Non-Romance— June a la Carte—Larry Peterson and Carol Bernard (ex officio), Manager James Weiher and Jim Higgins John Bullock (O) Languages: Romance—Mary Shenvi Isabelle Husbands, Financial Officer Music—Paul Hess (P) Life Sciences—Saul Reine and Special Events Wednesdays—Ben Raphael Marcia Adato, Secretary Stephen Toy and Stan Hughes (Q) Health and Wellness—Saul Reine and University Staff Summer Session—Karen Foster and Stephen Toy John Fulgoney Carol Bernard—Manager, Osher Learning (R) Physical Sciences and Math— Centers 2017 Summer—Carolyn Stankiewicz Carolyn Stankiewicz Andrea Majewski—Program Coordinator Vice Chair of Membership—Karen Foster (S) Economics, Finance, Political Science and Law—Jack Schmutz and Martha Hays Joni Bero—Administrative Assistant Multicultural Committee—Larry Peterson (X) Extracurricular—Parry Norling and Marketing—Jeff Ostroff, Elaine O’Toole and Susan Flook Jenna Ford—Administrative Assistant J. Harry Feldman Instructor Recruiting—Parry Norling and Ellen Saienni—Administrative Assistant New Member Relations—Anita Sterling and Susan Flook Anne Hampton Pam Vari—Administrative Assistant Guest Registry Administrators—Randy Tate Newsletter—Robert Ehrlich Kathleen DiCamilla—Office Support and Shelly Klein Outreach—Carolyn Haas and Debbie Williams Audiovisual Team—Anita Sterling and Dorothy Hofer—Office Support Registration—Sylvia Bachman Ken Mulholland Tim Ward—Classroom Technology Socials—Joan Ellis and Debbie Williams Summer 2017 Chair—Carolyn Stankiewicz Technician Volunteer Development—Bill Rowe and Carol Bernard (ex officio), Manager Ruth Sokolowski Jay Higgin—Audiovisual Technician Andrea Majewski (ex officio), Program Weekly Activities Notice—Cree Hovsepian Coordinator 2 5962OsherWilmCat_F16_Layout 1 6/23/16 11:45 AM Page 5 Become a member! Come join us at Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. The Fall 2016 membership fee is $260. The 2016–2017 annual membership fee, which includes fall and spring is $445. Scholarship assistance is available; see page 25 for more information. See page 7 for information about our Open House. Lifelong Learning Membership Benefits Lifelong Learning Courses Membership includes up to five courses each semester (pages 6–36). Classes meet once a week in Arsht Hall during the day, Monday through Friday. Extracurricular Activities HIGGIN JAY Members can participate in unlimited Hall. Requests for disability Bring friends and introduce them to extracurricular activities (pages 37–40) accommodations should be made the joys of lifelong learning! in addition to five courses. Sign up for several weeks in advance by calling extracurricular activities in the Office, 302-831-4643. Members Only Events online or during in-person registration. Art Exhibits • Lectures Events Open to the Public Musical Performances • Social Events Trips On many Friday afternoons, a lecture or The weekly activities noticeOsher activity is offered that is free and open Member trips and class trips are Lifelong Learning This Week,bulletin to the public. Check the weekly planned by the Travel Committee and boards and postings include activities notice Osher Lifelong Learning instructors in coordination with information about upcoming events. University staff. Upcoming trips are This Week,bulletin boards and postings advertised on the travel board at Arsht for information about upcoming events. University of Delaware space available basis without paying Information and request forms are Opportunities and Privileges tuition. Does not include available in the Office. online/distance learning courses, Udel Internet Access University of Delaware ID Card Associate in Arts program, certificate programs or UD travel/study programs. Request for internet access must be Request for ID card must be submitted All relevant fees apply. Final day to submitted by November 18. Members by November 18. Members are eligible request to audit fall classes is Tuesday, are eligible for a UDel email account, for a University ID card that offers September 13. To search for available which provides access to WiFi on the privileges at the University’s Morris courses, visit www.udel.edu/courses. UD campus and use of Morris Library Library, the Carpenter Sports Building, databases. Information and request and discounts at University stores and Carpenter Sports Building, forms are available at Reception. some University sponsored events and Student Fitness Center performances. Information and request Request for ID card must be submitted Lectures and Events forms are available in the Office. by November 18. Members are eligible The University of Delaware offers many Auditing University of Delaware to use the “Hen House,” the student events that are open to the public. Stay Courses physical fitness center in the Carpenter