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Osher Institute Leadership Opportunities Members of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Are Invited to Participate in Many Aspects of the Institute WELCOME Welcome to OLLI! The Osher Lifelong Learning Insti- tute has been established at the Uni- versity of Richmond School of Continuing Studies through an en- dowment from the Bernard Osher Foundation of San Francisco. We combine intellectual stimulation and civic engagement with a vibrant com- munity of like-minded students, age 50 and better. Pursue a special interest. Learn ixer new skills and become in- hool M es- k to Sc he fall sem Bac start of t r volved with social issues. ebrate the t event fo Let’s cel t and gree k- is is a mee o are thin Learn computer basics. ter! Th r those wh d mbers, fo nstitute an Osher me e Osher I joining th eshments, Engage in thought- ing about Light refr . r Faculty. be served for Oshe rinks will provoking discussions and soft d r, wine ptember 4 bee ursday, Se Date: Th m. e: 5 – 7 p. y over lunch. Relive history. Tim Booth Lobb lin Center, Osher tion: Mod nd open to Loca nt is free a ease Experience the arts. s: This eve faculty. Pl servation and Osher Re -members ust 29 by mbers, non Friday, Aug Rediscover your love of learn- me rvations by e at make rese her Institut ing the Os contact ond.edu ild@richm ing. And do it all on the beautiful dgu 8. or 287-660 University of Richmond campus. We offer an extensive array of courses in the liberal arts in the fall, spring and summer semes- ters. The offerings are a combination of undergraduate credit courses for audit, special interest mini-courses, free lectures, community service projects, performing arts events and more. There are no entrance requirements, no tests and no grades. In fact, no college background is needed at all—it’s your love of learning that counts. If you’re 50 or better with a curious mind and a keen interest in learning, we’d love for you to join us. OLLI is online at scs.richmond.edu/osher • (804) 287-6608 3 FALL 2008 OSHER SCHEDULE OF CLASSES OLLI Leadership array of topics. Interest groups are led by Time: Hike will depart the UR campus no earlier OLLI members. Assistance with forming than 7 a.m. and return no later than 5:30 p.m. Opportunities and finding meeting space is available Transportation: Hikers will be responsible for their Members of the Osher Lifelong Learn- from the Osher Institute staff. If you own transportation. Assistance with forming car- ing Institute are invited to participate as would like to participate in an interest pools is provided by the Osher Institute office. leaders in many aspects of the Institute. group, and if you are interested in lead- Fee: There is no course fee for this program, which is open to Silver, Gold and Gold Plus One Through member-leaders, we expand ing a group, please contact the Osher In- members, and to non-members. Registration is our range of classes and programs and stitute office at 287-6344 or 287-6608, or required. Participants provide their own trans- enrich members’ OLLI experience. complete the leadership opportunities portation, food, beverage and park entrance fees Some leadership opportunities through form in this schedule. Here are a few of as applicable. the OLLI Advisory Council are de- the interest group possibilities: scribed below. Others are included on Literary Dreamers Book Club travel-bridge-genealogy-coin collecting-gourmet This group of UR alumni, students, our Leadership Opportunities Form cooking-dining out-French language (or other for- found on page 39. Osher members, and friends of the Uni- eign languages)-tennis-Scrabble-golf-basketball- versity are committed to promoting read- OLLI Advisory Council volleyball-buying on Ebay-financial ing through group discussion. Founded planning-new technology e.g. computers, Ipods- in 2001 by dedicated School of Continu- Members of the Osher Lifelong Learn- movies-theatre fitness-hiking-road biking-archi- ing Institute are invited to take an active ing Studies students, the Club encour- tecture-piano chording-writing-art-art history ages continued, life-long learning role in guiding their learning experiences photography-book group-volunteering-digital – selecting topics for courses, recruiting through reading and exposure to the arts. scrap booking-knitting-history scavenger hunters- Our reading materials range from aca- faculty, planning trips and gatherings, and webpage designers-computing serving in leadership roles, through the demic non-fiction to literary fiction to Osher Institute’s Advisory Council. Min- Great Books Group popular fiction. Books are selected by the membership at the December business utes of the OLLI Advisory Council are Is war necessary? Are people naturally meeting. The Club meets each month online at the OLLI Website. The mem- selfish? What makes a great leader? Do on the 4th Saturday at 10 a.m. in the lake bers of the current Osher Advisory you expect your friends to live up to the view room of the Heilman Dining Hall Council are listed below. Their names, standards you’ve set for yourself? What September through May. There are no contact information and focus areas are is the purpose of government? Do you meetings during the summer months. provided below, and they invite your believe in “fate?” How do we know who Anyone interested in visiting one of the questions and feedback. If you are inter- we are? How can we be better citizens? Club’s meetings may join at any time. ested in becoming a more involved Why is family loyalty so important? Dining Services requires each participant member of the OLLI learning commu- Should a judge be merciful or just? Is to pay a small fee for an unlimited break- nity, please feel free to talk with the democracy for everyone? A Great fast and lunch buffet. To reserve a spot OLLI Advisory Council members. You Books group is really about Great Ques- or for more information contact Patty may also complete a volunteer opportu- tions! Through in-depth discussion of Clark, president, at [email protected]. nities form, included in this schedule. short readings from Plato’s time to the Upcoming book selections and discus- Linda Byers Council Structure present, we’ll look for modern, personal sion leaders may be viewed at answers to questions like these, and pose Ann Goodman Membership/PR scs.richmond.edu/osher/litdream.htm. a few questions of our own. To join this Carol Jarett Membership/PR group or for more information contact Janet Murray Curriculum Osher member John Bruns at Campus Walks Bill Ventura Membership/PR [email protected]. Guided by an Osher member, these Muhammad Sahli Curriculum walks follow the beautiful walking trails Osher Institute Hikers on the University of Richmond campus. Gail Werner Curriculum Come explore outdoors with us! Planned Wear comfortable walking shoes and Tim Williams Advisory Council Chair, and led by Osher Institute Hikers Group bring water and insect repellant. Walkers Faculty Support members, our hikes explore different need not complete the entire walk. Patricia Wollenberg Curriculum trails of moderate difficulty (uneven and Dates: A campus walk will take place after each rocky terrain, steep inclines). Registrants “Learning on the Run” Brown Bag daytime lec- will receive specific hike location and de- ture; please see “Learning on the Run” listings OLLI Interest Groups are tails before each hike date. with dates in this schedule. Forming! Please include date and CRN for hike(s) Time: 15 minutes following daytime “Learning By popular demand, OLLI members are you select on registration form. on the Run” lectures Location: Meet outside the Special Programs forming interest groups. Our hikers Date: Monday, Sept. 8 Building, #31 on the UR campus map. group explores trails of moderate diffi- CRN: 40234 Parking: Use “C” lot on UR Drive next to Intra- culty in Virginia. The Literary Dreamers Date: Monday, Oct. 20 mural Field, with “C” tag displayed on your vehi- book club has an exciting selection of CRN: 40236 cle (please contact Osher office to obtain “C” books for their upcoming meetings. Date: Monday, Nov. 17 And our newest group will use the CRN: 40238 “Great Books” program to explore an 4 UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND School of Continuing Studies MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION tag; Osher members please use your “C” tag pro- Boatwright Memorial Library. In addition, Upgrading Your vided with your Osher membership) Gold members have unlimited access to No Registration or Fee for this program: all Osher courses included in this Sched- Membership Campus walks are free and open to both Osher ule of Classes free of charge excluding Are you a Silver member who is won- members and non-members. off-campus trips. dering if an all-inclusive Gold or Gold Plus One membership (allowing you to Civic Engagement GOLD PLUS ONE register for as many classes as $600/year (rolling you’d like for no additional Opportunities Contact Us 12-month) fees) is right for you? Silver ENRICHmond Community Engage- Gold Plus One is the Jane Dowrick, Director members may upgrade to Gold or Gold Plus One ment Fair will take place on Friday, Sep- perfect membership for (804) 287-6344 at any time during the tember 5 at the University Forum from two people joining [email protected] 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sponsored by the Osher together. When first six months of their UR Center for Civic Engagement, this is you join with another Deb Guild, Administrative Coordinator membership year. Up- an opportunities fair for students, faculty, person as a Gold Plus (804) 287-6608 grades will not change the and staff interested in using their time at One member, each person dguild@ richmond.edu membership term dates.
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