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.

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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. Richmond to make a difference in Rich- saves $100. This level in- When upgrading, the $50 Sil- mond. Osher Institute members are cludes the same benefits as our ver membership fee will be ap- welcome to attend and consider the Gold membership but covers two plied to the upgrade. many volunteer opportunities. Please people joining together. note that some of the opportunities are Refund Policy limited to full-time undergraduate stu- SILVER $50/year Course fees paid cannot be refunded, dents. This festive gathering includes (rolling 12-month) and cannot be applied to membership community groups, faculty, student or- Our Silver membership is the perfect fees. Membership fees cannot be cred- ganizations and others who wish to share “get acquainted” level for individuals ited or refunded, except in upgrades as information about their programs. More who are interested in seeing what Osher described in the Upgrading Your than 40 organizations have been invited has to offer. For a small annual fee, an Membership section. to participate. Come out and enjoy the individual receives a University of Rich- food and music while you learn how you mond One Card and e-mail address, can get involved in positive social change parking pass, full student-status use of Payments through service, activism, community- the library including access to online We accept checks (make payable to the based learning, research, and more. databases, and access to register for University of Richmond), VISA, Master- Reservations are not required. Osher courses. However, Silver mem- Card or American Express. When bers pay for each course in which they paying by check, payment of mem- enroll, $100 to audit available semester- bership fee and course registration Membership Levels long credit courses and mini course fees fees must be submitted on separate You can become an Osher member for as listed in this Schedule of Classes. checks. as little as $50 per year. A summary of membership levels and benefits begins below. To become a member, see page 27 for a Membership Application or visit us online at scs.richmond.edu/osher and click on Become a Member. Your The Value of an Osher Membership membership is valid for one year from You can “get acquainted” with Osher by purchasing a Silver member- the date you join. ship for just $50. But when you purchase a Gold or Gold Plus One GOLD $400/year membership, you get full access to our program and member benefits (rolling 12-month) valued at $1,100 or more. Our Gold membership is perfect for in- Benefit Value dividuals who want to take advantage of Osher Short Courses $40 and up the entire Osher Lifelong Learning In- stitute experience. This individual mem- UR Undergraduate Course $1,020-$3,5001 bership includes a University of Online Database Subscription $35 and up2 Richmond One Card and e-mail address, Modlin Center Ticket $12 and up parking pass, six complimentary tickets Total Value $1,100 and up to the Modlin Center (two additional free tickets for UR alumni), full use of the library including access to online 1. Costs vary depending on the school in which the course is offered. We’ve used a School of Continuing Studies databases, and membership in Friends of 3 credit hour course ($1,020) to illustrate the total value. 2. An average cost for an individual subscription.

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Membership Benefits One Card: University of Modlin Center Richmond ID Card Osher Gold and Gold Plus One mem- University of Richmond Osher Lifelong Learning Institute mem- bers are eligible for one complimentary Network ID and SpiderMail bers are eligible for the University of ticket to each of six Modlin Center per- Osher Institute members are eligible to Richmond “One Card” which will be formances. All Osher Institute members set up a University network ID and pass- used to: are eligible for the faculty/staff rate word that will allow them to receive Uni- • Check out books at the Boatwright Li- when purchasing tickets for Modlin Cen- versity “SpiderBytes” of brary ter performances, and may purchase tick- upcoming events posted at “SpiderMail.” ets when they go on sale to the UR Instructions for setting up your network • Receive discounts at the faculty/staff community. rate for University events ID and password, and your “SpiderMail” UR Alumni who are Gold or Gold Plus account are included in the Osher mem- • Use the One Card as a debit “Spider- One members are eligible for two extra ber information packet provided when Card” after the member deposits complimentary Modlin Center tickets. you join the Osher Institute. A network funds by calling (804) 289-8769 or on- Complimentary tickets may not be ap- ID and password are also necessary for line at: https://spidercard.richmond.edu plied to the purchase of season tickets. participation in some Osher classes in which students use on-campus comput- The Osher Institute office staff will con- Technology Learning Center ers, and for on-campus access to tact newly enrolled Osher Institute mem- (TLC) Boatwright Library online databases. bers when their enrollment forms and fees have been processed for One Card The TLC is available for use by Osher In- Speech Center eligibility. To receive your One Card (this stitute members with a valid One Card and includes having your picture taken), stop an activated University network ID and If you are considering a speaking assign- password. TLC resources include a Macin- ment, the University Speech Center by the One-Card Services office, open between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Mon- tosh and PC production lab and training would like to offer support. Individuals materials available for checkout. Help is may schedule practice time on a wide va- day through Friday, located in room 330 of the Tyler Haynes Commons Building. available from student lab assistants. Prior- riety of visual aids, including Power- ity for use of equipment and lab assistance Point, overhead transparencies, and is given to undergraduates working on aca- audio support. Peer tutoring sessions are Boatwright Memorial Library All Osher Institute members may enjoy demic projects. The TLC is located on the available with any of the student speech 3rd floor of the Boatwright Library. More consultants at times designed to suit the following privileges at the Boatwright Memorial Library: information is available online at clients’ schedules. There is no charge and www.richmond.edu by selecting “Technol- reservations are required. To make a • Borrowing books, audiobooks and ogy Learning Center” in the Campus Di- reservation or for more information on music recordings rectory or by calling (804) 289-8772. the Speech Center, go to • Use of more than 120 online library http://speech.richmond.edu. databases that can be accessed from Campus Orientation Tours the UR campus via a network ID Come learn more about the beautiful and password. University of Richmond campus and the myriad of opportunities for learning and Friends of Boatwright Memorial fun. Did you know, for example, that we Library have a mummy on campus? Have you A wonderful benefit of Osher Institute enjoyed our beautiful walking trails? Led Gold and Gold Plus One membership by Osher Institute members, campus is the option to enroll in the “Friends of tours take place after daytime “Learning Boatwright Memorial Library.” Members on the Run” programs and are available who wish to enroll may simply check this by appointment throughout the semester option on their application form, or con- by calling the Osher Institute office at tact the Osher Institute at (804) 287- (804) 287-6344 or (804) 287-6608. 6608. Friends are involved in activities to support the Boatwright Memorial Li- brary and are invited to special Friends of the Boatwright Library events throughout the year.

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UR Community Programs University of Richmond Center for Civic Engage- Recreation and Wellness ment Facilities At the Center for Civic Engage- Osher Mini The new Weinstein Center for Recre- ment, Osher members may join un- ation and Wellness opened in January dergraduate students, faculty, staff, 2007. A limited number of discounted and community members to ad- memberships for people 50 and over are dress civic and social issues through Courses available for purchase. Please visit the action, reflection, and research. Recreation and Wellness Web site: The center sponsors brown bag http://oncampus.richmond.edu/student/af- lunch discussions during the Fall fairs/recwell/ or call (804) 289-8361 for and Spring semesters. Osher Life- more information. long Learning Institute members International Film Series are welcome to attend these discus- Come and enjoy the University of Rich- sions. The location and topics will mond International Film Series in the be shown on the Center for Civic Fall and Spring semesters. These films, Engagement Web site: which are free and open to the public, www.engage.richmond.edu. are shown in the original language with English subtitles. For more details, call WILL/WGSS Speaker Series The Women Involved in Living and the Media Resource Center at (804) 289- Learning (WILL) and the Women, 8860 or look on the International Film Gender and Sexuality Studies Series Web site (WGSS) programs invite Osher http://oncampus.richmond.edu/~mrc/ifilm.ht members to their annual speaker se- ml. ries about women, gender and di- Jepson Forum versity. The events will be posted on Osher Lifelong Learning Institute mem- the following website: http://oncam- bers will not want to miss the exciting pus.richmond.edu/WILL/events.htm or Jepson Forum offerings in the Fall and you can call 289-8578. All programs Spring semesters. Tickets are free and are free of charge. may be reserved three weeks before the event by calling (804) 289-8980. To be On the Road with the added to the mailing list, call (804) 287- 6627 or e-mail [email protected]. Osher Institute Mini courses are Forum evenings often include a book The Newseum: Taking a uniquely designed signing, giving patrons an opportunity to Closer Look at How and for Osher members. meet the speakers. The University Book- Why News is Made store staffs a book sale table in the lobby Date: Thursday, December 4 These courses cover before and after the lecture and accepts credit cards and checks. Motor Coach Day Trip to Washing- a variety of topics ton D.C. For complete details, go to University of Richmond Mini Courses, Communication on with faculty from our Museums page 9 in this schedule. University commu- Osher members can visit the three muse- ums that make up this department — Canoeing Classroom: Ex- nity, Osher Institute The Joel and Lila Harnett Museum of ploring in the Chesapeake Art, The Joel and Lila Harnett Print Bay members and the Study Center, and The Lora Robins Watershed Richmond metropoli- Gallery of Design from Nature. Exhibi- Date: Monday, October 13 tions and collections highlight artwork, Led by the Chesapeake Bay Foun- tan area. cultural history, and natural history span- dation staff, our mobile canoe rig ning the globe and the centuries. Admis- will probe the biologically diverse sion to engaging programs, such as flat water near Richmond. For lectures, gallery talks, and workshops, is complete details, go to Mini free and open to the public. For more in- Courses, Science on page 14 in this formation call (804) 289-8276 or see schedule. http://museums.richmond.edu.

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ANTHROPOLOGY ART Mistresses and Muses For the most part, we do not know The Fourth Way of Life: A Study Digital Photography: The Art them. We know their faces, but not their of the Hopi Indians and the Technology names and yet those faces adorn master- A culture with ancient roots, the Hopi Have we lost the art of photography in pieces of art. They are women who were refer to their current life as being in the the go-digital age? Bring your digital mistresses and muses. They are women “fourth world.” This course provides an camera and see. Digital photography is who brought their beauty, their talents overview of the Hopi Indian Tribe in what’s happening now and in the future. and their passions to the world of art. Northeastern Arizona focusing upon In these sessions we will explore, in non- Some were painters and poets in their their history and spirituality, the clash of technical terms, the basics of digital pho- own right, but their lives were often traditional culture and modern govern- tography including the features of overshadowed by the men who painted ment, and issues facing them today. The cameras, printers, file formats, and photo them. The course will look at Lizzie Sid- instructor lived with the Hopi for three manager software. Looking at a variety dal who is Millais ‘Ophelia’ (1852); Ros- years in the late 1970s and visited them of photographs, you will learn about setti’s mistress and later wife and most recently in June 2006. image selection, picture composition, Gustave Courbet’s ‘La Belle Irlandise’; Dates: Tuesdays, October 28, Nov. 4, 11 and 18 lighting, and color. You will practice Emma, Lady Hamilton, the muse of Time: 10 a.m. – 12 noon what you have learned when we walk English artist George Romney, who CRN: 40216 through the university campus on a pic- painted no less than forty portraits; John Fee: $90 for Silver members; no fee for Gold or ture taking tour. In the classroom you Singer Sargent’s Madame Gautreau, Gold Plus One members will load and process your pictures. This ‘Madame X’; and Joanna Hiffernan, Faculty: David Kovacs class will enable you to finish your prints Whistler’s mistress, muse and inspiration. A Moment in Medieval Malian at home or through professional serv- We will look at women from the Renais- Time ices. Students will have an opportunity to sance to the modern era. We will discover Timbuktu, the wonders contribute their digital photographs and There will be ample opportunity to ex- of the Medieval empire of Mali and the reflections to a photo-journal “the Uni- amine and discuss historical context. A roots of all history through the stories versity of Richmond through the eyes of limited bibliography will be given out at of Dr. Poulton – alias Macky Tall, story- the Osher Institute.” the beginning of the sessions. teller and African adventurer. Students Dates and Times: Wednesdays Oct. 1 and 8, Dates: Wednesdays, Nov. 5, 12 and 19 will engage in research and writing to 9 a.m. – noon; Friday Oct. 10 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. produce a series of essays for submission CRN: 40206 CRN: 40208 Fee: $90 for Silver members; no fee for Gold or Fee: $60 for Silver members; no fee for Gold or for use in the UR/NPR series A Mo- Gold Plus One members ment in Time. Dr. Dan Roberts, creator, Gold Plus One members Faculty: Wayne Dementi and Tim Williams Faculty: Monsignor Mark Richard Lane producer and host for A Moment in Note Required Text: Prior to the first class Time will visit the class. meeting, students need to purchase ‘Digital Pho- Inside Churches: The Art and Dates: Wednesdays and Fridays, Nov. 5, 7, 12, tography Visual Quick Tips’ by Gregory Georges, Architecture of Cathedrals and 14, 19 and 21 ISBN: 0470083077; this text is available through online and area book merchants. Churches Time: 10 a.m. – noon In the time before books, when most of CRN: 40218 Fee: $90 for Silver members; no fee for Gold or the population of Europe was illiterate, Gold Plus One members artists and architects created “sermons in Faculty: Dr. Robin Edward Poulton stones.” This course will take students from the familiar to the exotic, answering such questions as “Why are there three steps to most crosses in Protestant churches?” or “Why do baptismal fonts have eight sides?” or “What is a cope chest used for?” Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, Nov. 11, 13, 18 and 20 Time: 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. CRN: 40209 Fee: $60 for Silver members; no fee for Gold or Gold Plus One members Faculty: Betty Scott

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COMMUNICATION Word Power DRAMATIC ARTS This series of interactive sessions will The Newseum: Taking a Closer help students explore how we may be- Laughing Out Loud: An Look at How and Why News is come more effective communicators. Improvisational Comedy Made It’s What You Say and How You Say Workshop In April 2008 the Newseum, opened its It: This workshop will focus on distin- Prepare to move and be moved by this new 250,000 square foot museum of guishing between supportive and defen- fun and interactive program in which print and broadcast news in sive communication styles, with everyone gets involved through improv Washington, D.C., vastly sample scenarios provided. techniques and performances. Workshop expanding the scope Participants will identify leaders are the UR undergraduate stu- of the original their personal styles of dent members of “Subject to Change,” Newseum. We communication, ex- the UR improv team founded in 2003 will travel by amine areas for im- with the goal of exposing the UR cam- motor coach to provements, model pus community to the arts in an exciting, spend the day the six elements of interactive and accessible way, “Subject exploring the supportive commu- To Change” (STC) has quickly become seven galleries nication, and work one of the hottest and fastest growing that include in small groups to performing groups on the University of topics such as prepare supportive Richmond campus. Having packed and Great Books, the responses to potential sold out both traditional and non-tradi- Berlin Wall, conflict situations, dis- tional venues on campus, STC has re- Pulitzer Prize Pho- cussing how to remain cently expanded its repertoire to include tographs, the First supportive both verbally off campus venues. As STC’s fan base Amendment and an Inter- (what you say) and non-verbally continues to grow, the group continues active Newsroom where you (how you say it). Faculty: Dr. Susan to explore new and engaging ways to can experience firsthand what it’s like to Coffey connect with members of the on-cam- be a TV news reporter. To learn more pus community including a series of Mind over Conflict: Resolving Disputes about the Newseum, visit online at open improvisational comedy work- in the 21st Century: Conflicts are com- www.newseum.org. shops, and various collaborations with mon and inescapable, so our skill in han- other on-campus performance groups. Date: Thursday December 4 dling them has a profound impact on the Visit www.stcimprov.com for more info Time: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. quality of our professional and personal CRN: 40225 on STC. lives. This course teaches how our brains Fee: $90 for all levels of Osher members and for Dates: Thursdays, September 11, 18, 25 non-members; covers motor coach transportation have been wired by evolution to resolve conflict, and how to fine tune this wiring and October 2 and snacks on bus; lunch is not included but is Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. available for purchase at the Newseum’s Wolf- to meet the demands of the modern CRN: 40205 gang Puck food court. Payment is due at the world. The more you learn about how Fee: $90 for Silver members; no fee for Gold or time of registration. your mind deals with differences, the Gold Plus One members better able you will be to leverage its Faculty: STC Creative Team led by Director Paul strengths and minimize the impact of its Kappel weaknesses. Faculty: Geoff Drucker Shakespeare and Blackfriars Persuasive Communication: We are Playhouse bombarded with a staggering amount of The Blackfriars Playhouse in Staunton, new information that exceeds our ability Virginia is a gem of a theatre. Three to take it all in. Given this environment, troupes travel nationally and internation- what is the most effective means of ally and one is based in Staunton. We will communication? We will learn about the study two of the plays scheduled at power of oral communication in today’s Blackfriars Playhouse this fall, Richard II world. Faculty: Linda Hobgood and Twelfth Night, with a primary focus Dates: Mondays, September 29 and October 6 on history, stage craft and performing Time: 1 – 4 p.m. arts. In addition to our time in the class- CRN: 40221 room, we will plan excursions to see Fee: $60 for Silver members; no fee for Gold or Gold Plus One members these two plays. Faculty: Dr. Susan Coffey, Geoff Drucker, Linda Dates: Wednesdays, October 22 and 29 Hobgood Time: 10 – 11:30 a.m. CRN: 40207 Fee: $40 for Silver members; no fee for Gold or Gold Plus One members Faculty: Sally Wood

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ECONOMICS Hollywood Cemetery Sleuths HUMANITIES Think you know Richmond’s Historic Current Economic Issues in the Hollywood Cemetery? Come out and see The Madness of Crowds; Wall Street Journal how good your detection skills are as you Human Nature, History and Gas prices at $4.50 a gallon, record food follow clues that will lead you to interest- Economics prices, the weak dollar, the housing ing spots in this bucolic resting place lo- Human nature never changes. Self inter- “bubble,” the Federal Reserve and Mon- cated in Oregon Hill. Join fellow Osher est, avarice, hubris, misplaced passion, etary Policy, the effectiveness of tax re- detectives as we search out the answers jealousy and denial have led to some of bates, the credit crunch, recession, and to the clues up and down the hilly walk- the world’s biggest debacles and will the economics of the presidential candi- ways of Hollywood Cemetery. We will surely do so again. Because human na- dates. These are all likely issues that will learn the history of this Richmond land- ture is constant, history and economics be in the news this fall. The purpose of mark and then retire to a local tavern to are completely intertwined and some- this three week program is to help you to discuss our adventures. what predictable. If one studies human understand the major economic issues in Dates: Wednesday October 29 behavior, then the blame for such diverse the Wall Street Journal during a three Time: 1 – 5 p.m. and bewildering events such as the week period in October, 2008. The in- CRN: 40212 Dutch tulip bubble, World War One, structor will provide a brief background Fee: $40 for Silver members; no fee for Gold or even the sub-prime mortgage mess can and serve as a facilitator for you to dis- Gold Plus One members be laid at our collective inability to recog- cuss the major economic issues covered Faculty: Sheryl De Leo and LeAnn Hensche nize that the “way we are wired,” is likely by the Wall Street Journal each week. The Shifting Balance of Power: to lead to predictable consequences. We Dates: Wednesdays October 1, 8 and 22 from Classic to Modern Times will briefly study human nature using se- Time: 2 – 4 p.m. This course will examine the origins of lected passages from sources such as the CRN: 40229 Book of Genesis, Greek philosophy, St. Fee: $60 for Silver members; no fee for Gold or national power in three historical eras: the Classic, the Euro-centric and the Thomas Aquinas, Hobbes, Locke, Gold Plus One members Hume, Smith, the American Founders Faculty: Dr. Dennis M. O’Toole Modern. In the classic world of Greece and Rome, warfare was the determinant and C. S. Lewis. We will then look at in- stances in history and economics where HISTORY factor in the balance of power. In the more complex Euro-centric world (1500 our human nature got us in trouble and A Medieval Dialogue: to 1945) control of the sea was key to why it will continue to do so in the fu- Frederick II and the Arabs the growth and balance of power among ture. Emperor Frederick II (1194-1250) re- nations. In the modern world, economic, Dates: Fridays September 12, 19 and 26 Time: 10 a.m. – noon gained Jerusalem during his crusade rather than military strength will be the primary determinant in the balancing of CRN: 40214 without losing a soldier by negotiating Fee: $60 for Silver members; no fee for Gold or and signing a contract with the Arabs. power among nations. And the key com- Gold Plus One members He spoke Arabic and had his center of modity is crude oil. The industrialized Faculty: Rob Smith power in Southern Italy and Sicily. Fred- nations’ need for crude oil will be the erick II founded the University of driving force in both international diplo- Naples and the so-called Sicilian School, macy and in the formulation of national which was heavily influenced by Arabic strategies for some years to come. language, culture and science and was Dates: Thursdays September 11, 18, 25 and Oc- highly important in putting the Italian tober 2 Renaissance into motion. Time: 10 a.m. – noon Dates: Thursdays October 16, 23 and 30 CRN: 40210 Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Fee: $90 for Silver members; no fee for Gold or CRN: 40211 Gold Plus One members Fee: $60 for Silver members; no fee for Gold or Faculty: John H. Neblett Gold Plus One members Faculty: Martin Sulzer-Reichel

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Meeting our Global Neighbors The Impact of Values on Critical So You Want to be a Geek– This series of talks, illustrated with pho- Decision Making Beyond the Computing Basics tographs, will better acquaint students More and more we are confronted with Increase your file management skills with with people and places around the world. making critical decisions and choices that MS Windows Explorer. We will use Mi- Catching the Spirit: Images of children conflict with our core values. This course crosoft Office 2007. Learn some of the around the world traveling to remote vil- will examine how we come to choose more advanced features of MS Word lages around the world, Margaret Wood- our core values throughout our life time. such as font selection, character, page, son Nea has photographed children in Through discussion and exercises, partic- paragraph, and graph formatting, using their everyday lives. She has traveled to 19 ipants will gain an understanding of how headers and footers, creating tables and developing countries, most recently the values impact critical decision-making as columns, inserting graphics, using Sudan, Zambia and South Africa. well as our relationships. Some of the is- spelling tools, and printing. You will ex- sues we will investigate are: community amine some of the basic fea- Africa on the Wild Side: On a photo- life, health care, and other topics tures of MS Excel, see graphic safari in Namibia, Botswana and relevant to our learning com- how to load pictures Zimbabwe, Hilda Meth had close en- munity. from a digital counters with rare creatures and forged a camera into closer connection with the people of Dates: Tuesdays September your PC, and these lands. 9, 16 and 23 Time: 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. learn to burn Mysteries of Easter Island: We will ex- CRN: 40213 a CD. Class plore with Bob Singer this unusual is- Fee: $60 for Silver mem- prerequi- land, midway between the temples of bers; no fee for Gold or sites: some Angkor Wat, Cambodia and the pyra- Gold Plus One members basic com- mids of Giza, Egypt, viewing the giant Faculty: Marianne Gray puter skills statues, the ancient buildings and the re- including mains of a civilization that continues to INFORMATION mouse experi- capture our wild imagination. TECHNOLOGY ence, accessing Dates: Thursdays October 30, software from the November 6 and 13 What’s In the Box–How Windows desk top, Time: 10 a.m. – 12 noon Does It Work: A Basic and simple printing. CRN: 40217 Computer Class Osher members will need to Fee: $60 for Silver members; no fee for Gold or activate their network ID and pass- Gold Plus One members This is a “hands on” class where you will Faculty: Hilda Meth, Margaret Woodson Nea, learn about the various parts of your word prior to this class, using the Bob Singer computer and what they do -- in every- Osher member fact sheet informa- day terms. We will cover everyday “com- tion. A Cat, Popcorn, Belief in God: puterese” terms you can use to talk to Dates: Fridays October 17, 24 and 31 Postmodernity in Philosophy computer techie people if you should Time: 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. and Religion have to. You will find out what Windows CRN: 40199 Cambridge professor Stephen Hawking, is all about. We will help you solve the Fee: $90 for Silver members; no fee for Gold or current holder of the Isaac Newton chair mystery of creating and organizing files, Gold Plus One members as Lucasian professor of Mathematics, and help you find that “lost” file. You Faculty: Tim Williams said, “Every time I think of Schrödinger’s will take a quick tour of Microsoft Word Cat, I reach for my gun!” From politics to and create a document. And, we will ex- religion, “Postmodern” is ”eruditely” plore the Internet and practice surfing bandied about nowadays. Obfuscation? the Web. We will use Microsoft Office Something new? Or, old as Biblical links 2007. Osher members will need to ac- to ancient Babylon's Gilgamesh lament- tivate their network ID and password ing his friend's (and his own!) death? This prior to this class, using Osher mem- course sorts out “commonsense certain- ber fact sheet information. ties” of friendship and faith (both risky Dates: Fridays September 12, 19 and 26 leaps!), grace and salvation, truth and Time: 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. Truth. We'll discuss Postmodern v. Mod- CRN: 40197 ern in terms that return a joy-filled faith Fee: $90 for Silver members; no fee for Gold or and hope that (some) scientists wrongly Gold Plus One members thought we'd superseded. Faculty: Bill Morling and Tim Williams Dates: Wednesdays November 5, 12 and 19 Time: 1 – 3 p.m. CRN: 40219 Fee: $60 for Silver members; no fee for Gold or Gold Plus One members Faculty: Dan Smith

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The Bounty of the Boatwright INTERDISCIPLINARY LITERATURE Part I: An Orientation to the Boatwright Library Hidden Treasures: Special An Eye for Literary Gems: A Access to the vast resources of the Collections at the University Book Discussion Group Boatwright Memorial Library is one of of Richmond We will discuss three literary works that your Osher member benefits. You will We will venture off the beaten path to are diverse in genre. Our goal for reading tour the library building and visit three collections designed to ex- as a group will be to provide an intimate learn how to navigate the pand your knowledge of litera- setting for discussion of literature which library’s Web site. ture, history and art. The has influenced our lives. The fresh per- Note: Osher Galvin Rare Book Room spective of each group member will be members will in the Boatwright Me- invited. Required reading for this need to acti- morial Library course will be (we will read in this vate their houses some order and discuss one book at each network 25,000 items in- session; students need to read first ID and cluding some 500 book before first class meeting): password Confederate Im- “From Beirut to Jerusalem” by Thomas prior to prints published Friedman, First Anchor Books, 1990. this class, between 1861- Winner of the National Book Award, using 1865 and rare Friedman's book has been called "the Osher facsimile volumes most incisive, thought-provoking book member of The Books of ever written about the Middle East." A fact sheet in- Kells, the Mazarin Year in the World, Journeys of a Pas- formation. edition of The sionate Traveler by Frances Mayes, Date: Wednesday No- Gutenberg Bible, The Broadway Books, 2006. The author of vember 5 Lindesfarne Gospels, and Under The Tuscan Sun takes us to the Time: 3:30 – 5 p.m. Alfonso X's Cantigas De Santa Greek Isles, Morocco, the Turkish Coast, CRN: 40201 Maria. The Virginia Baptist Histori- Spain, Portugal, Burgundy, Southern Fee: This class is free to Osher Silver, Gold and cal Society, founded in 1876, is a reposi- Italy and the British Isles. Uncommon Gold Plus One members; registration is required. tory of documents and artifacts of the Friends by James Newton, Harcourt, Faculty: Lucretia McCulley Baptist story and is a rich resource of Inc., 1987. The author shares his friend- The Bounty of the Boatwright University of Richmond history and ships and the intimate lives of Thomas archives. Located on the UR campus, the Edison, Henry Ford, Harvey Firestone, Part II: Navigating and Mining Society is a premier institution within the Alexis Carrel and Charles Lindbergh. the Library Website field of historical organizations in reli- Books are available through online and The library catalog is just the beginning! gious history. The University Museums area book merchants. This class focuses on the rich resources Harnett Print Study Center is dedicated Dates: Thursdays October 2, 16 and 30 (no class that can be accessed online through the to the education, research, and exhibition on October 9 or 23) Boatwright Library’s Web site, such as re- of works on paper. The collection fea- Time: 1 – 3 p.m. search guides, encyclopedias and a variety tures works by Albrecht Dürer, Pablo CRN: 40222 of online journal and newspaper data- Picasso, Auguste Rodin and Francisco de Fee: $60 for Silver members; no fee for Gold or bases. Note: Osher members will Goya among many others. Our visit will Gold Plus One members need to activate their network ID and include the current print exhibition “This Faculty: Carolyn Frahm password prior to this class, using the is War.” Osher member fact sheet informa- tion. Dates: Mondays October 27, November 3 and 10 Time: 1 – 3 p.m. Date: Wednesday November 12 CRN: 40215 Time: 3:30 – 5 p.m. Fee: $60 for Silver members; no fee for Gold or CRN: 40203 Gold Plus One members Fee: This class is free to Osher Silver, Gold and Faculty: Fred Anderson, Jim Gwin and Richard Gold Plus One members; registration is required. Waller Faculty: Lucretia McCulley

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Getting Acquainted with Poetry: For the Love of Writing: Keeping POLITICAL SCIENCE Introduction to Reading and a Personal Journal, Diary, or Writing Verse Blog The Making of an All America Students will expand their understanding Do you already keep a personal journal, City of poetry from the inside and work on diary, or blog, or are you thinking about Delray Beach, FL was a dysfunctional their own compositions. The class will beginning one? Do you want to be in- city. Six years later, it was named an All include discussion, practice and cri- spired to go deeper with America City by the National Civic tiquing in basic principles of structured your writing or to in- League (NCL). Learn how this com- rhyme, including various formal con- clude a broader range munity came together to overcome structions, free verse, and light and hu- of topics? In a col- its divisions, economic decline, morous poetry, including satire and laborative learning and politics to become one of parody. The recommended text for this environment we “the” places in South Florida. course is The Complete Rhyming Dic- will explore tools, Course will address commu- tionary by Clement Wood, revised by techniques, and nity development issues, com- Ronald Bogus, ISBN 0-440-21205-7, inspirations for prehensive community available through online and area book writing daily for planning, and the NCL All merchants. References will be provided one's own purposes. America City Program. This for students who want to pursue oppor- We will look at exam- course is led by a city planner tunities beyond the beginning level. ples of different types who was Director of Planning and Dates: Tuesdays October 7, 21 and 28 (no class of journals, traditional and Zoning in Delray Beach during this tu- on October 14 for UR Fall Break) contemporary, and the themes which multuous period. Time: 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. they include. All class participants will be Dates: Wednesdays September 10, 17 and 24 CRN: 40223 encouraged to write daily to apply the Time: 10 a.m. – noon Fee: $60 for Silver members; no fee for Gold or content of the course. While the primary CRN: 40227 Gold Plus One members focus will be on individual, written jour- Fee: $60 for Silver members; no fee for Gold or Faculty: Patsy Anne Bickerstaff nals, we will also look at examples of Gold Plus One members Faculty: David Kovacs Preserving Family Memories group journaling and online blogging, through Oral History other content such as drawing and pho- Politics and Government How many times have you wondered tography, and will address questions of of Great Britain, France and things about your family such as “Where legacy. Germany did my father live and work during his Dates: Tuesdays October 21, 28, November 4, 11 This course will introduce the student to life?” Wouldn’t it be great for your chil- and 18 the comparison of liberal democracies, dren to hear your grandfather’s voice Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. with the focus on three European telling about his military service? Or your CRN: 40224 democracies. The basic similarities as Fee: $90 for Silver members; no fee for Gold or grandmother explaining how she made Gold Plus One members well as numerous differences among chess pies and what herbs she used in Faculty: Bill Queen, Jr. these states in terms of parliamentary vs. turkey stuffing? Well, that might not be semi-presidential system, unitary vs. fed- possible now, but certainly your grand- eral system, electoral systems, party sys- children, and their children, can hear you MUSIC tems, governmental structures, and talk about your life if you take a little The Glory of Italian Opera, Part I welfare systems will be discussed and time to “speak into the microphone.” This course will prepare students to contrasts drawn to American institutions This class will teach you how to take, or- enjoy the first two productions of Vir- and practices. ganize, and preserve a family oral history. ginia Opera's all-Italian 2008-2009 sea- Dates: Thursdays, September 25; October 2, 9, You need a cassette tape recorder, not son. Beginning with Verdi's darkly 16, and 23 the little type, a few tapes and a desire to romantic "Il Trovatore" and continuing Time: 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. preserve your family’s history. If you with Donizetti's lighted-hearted comedy CRN: 40228 don’t, no one else might ever provide "The Elixir of Love," students will learn Fee: $90 for Silver members; no fee for Gold or your family with this wonderful treasure. how the great Italian composers tell sto- Gold Plus One members Faculty: Dr. Arthur Gunlicks Dates: Mondays, September 15, 22 and October ries through music. This course is rec- 6 (no class on September 29) ommended for opera novices and Time: 6 – 8 p.m. aficionados alike. CRN: 40220 Dates: Wednesdays, September 10, 17 and 24 Fee: $60 for Silver members; no fee for Gold or Time: 1 – 3 p.m. Gold Plus One members CRN: 40226 Faculty: Dr. Lynn L. Sims Fee: $60 for Silver members; no fee for Gold or Gold Plus One members Faculty: Dr. Glenn Winters

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RELIGION Canoeing Classroom: Exploring WELLNESS in the Chesapeake Bay Fundamentalism and the Battle Watershed Let’s Get Real!: Practical for God Led by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation Applications of Your “Fundamentalism represents a kind of staff, our mobile canoe rig will probe the Myers-Briggs,® Type revolt or rebellion against the secular biologically diverse flat water near Rich- This course will examine applications for hegemony of the modern world. Funda- mond to learn about the effects of creek the MBTI information in an interactive mentalists typically want to see God, or side land uses and study the area's plants format, through a focus on using MBTI religion, reflected more centrally in pub- and wildlife. We will study water quality, in communication, decision-making, ne- lic life. They want to drag religion from species diversity, human impact, wetland gotiation, examining life after age 55, the sidelines, to which it's been relegated characteristics and importance, local graceful aging, intergenerational commu- in a secular culture, and back to center ecosystem health, and system dynamics. nication, and handling finances accord- stage.” From a talk by Karen Armstrong, No prior canoe experience is required. ing to ones MBTI type. Required author of The Battle for God, at the This program will take place rain or prerequisite: Participants will be ex- Cathedral of St. John the Divine, New shine. Participants will provide their own pected to provide their MBTI four- York City, 2002, and featured in the on- transportation, lunch and beverage. letter profile at time of registration, line Sojourners Magazine for March- Date: Monday, October 13 e.g. ENTJ, ISTP, etc. Those who have April 2002. This course will explore the Time: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. not completed the MBTI will need to do topic of fundamentalism in the Abra- CRN: 40233 so before the first class session and hamic religions of Islam, Judaism and Fee: $60 fee for all levels of Osher members and should contact Dr. Mary L. Murphy at Christianity. Recommended reading is for non-members 288-5027 after registering for the class The Battle for God by Karen Arm- Faculty: Chesapeake Bay Foundation Field Edu- for instructions on obtaining the MBTI strong, available through online and area cators lead programs for the largest environmen- materials; the cost for the MBTI is $25 book merchants. tal education center in North America and are per person for all levels of Osher mem- fully certified for first aid, water and canoe Dates: Tuesdays September 9, 16 and 23 bers (in addition to course fee). Instruc- safety. For more information on the Chesapeake Time: 10 a.m. – noon Bay Foundation go to www.cbf.org. tions/test booklet and answer sheet and CRN: 40230 return envelope will be sent for inde- Fee: $60 for Silver members; no fee for Gold or Introduction to Geocaching pendent completion. The completed Gold Plus One members Geocaching is an entertaining adventure MBTI answer sheet and test booklet Faculty: Dr. Muhammad S. Sahli game in which individuals and organiza- should be returned no later than 2 weeks tions set up caches all over the world and prior to the first class session. Desired SCIENCE share the locations of these caches on Prerequisite: Participation in the previous At the Scene of the Crime: the internet. Locations of caches can Osher fall 2007 course: “So You Know A Forensic Experience then be located via Global Positioning Your Myers-Briggs, Now What?” System (GPS) receivers. Once found, a Through a mock crime scene activity, we Dates: Thursday October 16, Tuesday October 21 cache may provide the visitor with a wide and Thursday October 23 will learn about the critical role of the variety of small rewards. A visitor may Time: 10 a.m. – Noon Forensic Nurse in caring for both the take something from the cache and is CRN: 40235 victims and perpetrators of crime. Stu- then expected to leave something for the Fee: $60 for Silver members; no fee for Gold or dents will learn the importance of evi- cache as well. Students for this program Gold Plus One members dence in the criminal justice process and do not need to own a GPS receiver to Faculty: Hilda Meth and Mary Murphy become familiar with the identification, participate but should have internet ac- handling and packaging of various types cess at home. This program is not in- of evidence through a mock hands-on tended to teach students how to use a experience. GPS receiver. The hike of 3-4 miles, to Dates: Fridays October 3, 10 and 17 actually locate and, if successful, log a Times: 10 a.m. – noon on Oct. 3 and 17; class geocache find, is preceded by a two hour on Oct. 10 will be 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. CRN: 40232 classroom session to learn how to iden- Fee: $60 for Silver members; no fee for Gold or tify and locate caches on the geo- Gold Plus One members caching.com web site. Faculty: Bonnie Price and Kim Wieczorek Dates and Times: Monday September 15, 10 a.m. – noon Geocaching: Classroom Orientation Monday September 22, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Geocaching: Hike CRN: 40231 Fee: $60 for Silver members; no fee for Gold or Gold Plus One members Faculty: George Cain

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Move it or Lose it LEARNING ON THE RUN Not for women only, this class will intro- Here are some great opportunities to fit study into a busy schedule. Come take duce you to the world of dance, particu- part in any or all of these talks on a variety of timely topics, offered at convenient larly contemporary dance. Learn more times during the day. You are welcome to bring your own meal and beverage to about this American art form and experi- enjoy during the talk. ence. Find out, first hand, how a dancer All Brown Bag talks are free and open to the public. Seating is limited, and regis- keeps in shape with conditioning exer- tration is required using the registration on page 25 or visit our Web site to regis- cises as well as stretching/strengthening ter online. movement phrases. Each class will be di- vided into two parts. Part one will in- Finding Common Ground: Overcoming Barriers clude some history of modern dance, The road to self-sufficiency can be extremely difficult for people of limited re- videos of contemporary dance work, an sources. We will hear from the UR Bonner Scholar undergraduate students about exploration of the creative side of this their work to help clients access employment, housing, healthcare, childcare and art form and general discussion of the other services. body with an emphasis on correct form and alignment. Part two will be a moving Date and Time: Tuesday, September 23, 12:30 to 2 p.m. CRN: 40198 class designed for all ranges of ability. No Fee but Registration is Required: All “learning on the run” brown bag lectures are free No previous experience is necessary! If and open to the public; registration is required using the Osher Institute registration form you can walk, you can dance! Faculty: Kimberly Dean Dates: Mondays October 27, November 3 and 10 Time: 10 a.m. – noon Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine: Ancient CRN: 40237 Medicine Treats Modern Disease Fee: $60 for Silver members; no fee for Gold or We’re hearing a lot about acupuncture lately on primetime TV and through main- Gold Plus One members stream media. Has your curiosity been piqued enough to want to learn more Faculty: Kaye Weinstein Gary about how it works? Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a sophisticated sys- tem of healing based on patterns found in nature and the network of meridians WORLD AFFAIRS that course like a map through our bodies. TCM practitioners take into account the multitude of underlying factors, including physiological, mental/emotional, Women’s Issues in Middle and environmental influences in order to make a diagnosis, thereby treating the Eastern Islamic Countries whole person rather than just the symptoms. Come learn more! This course will be taught using human Date and Time: Tuesday, October 21, 12:30 – 2 p.m. interest stories featuring the lives of CRN: 40200 Muslim women and their position in Is- No Fee but Registration is Required: All “learning on the run” brown bag lectures are free lamic societies. Starting from the time of and open to the public; registration is required using the Osher Institute registration form. Muhammad until the present day, Faculty: Elizabeth Mastropierro, L.Ac. women have occupied a fascinating seg- ment of Middle Eastern history. Some Walden Revisited: A Transcendental Experience in the Woods topics to be discussed include female ed- This lecture, illustrated with slides, describes the instructor’s attempt to repeat ucation, daughter/father relationships, Henry David Thoreau’s 1845 experiment at Walden Pond and is based in part on marriage, divorce, family honor, religious an autobiographical essay published in a Johns Hopkins University Press anthol- practices, unsung heroines of Islam, ogy on nature writing. public taboos and breaking news from Date and Time: Tuesday, November 11, 12:30 – 2 p.m. the Middle East that pertain to women. CRN: 40202 No Fee but Registration is Required: All “learning on the run” brown bag lectures are free Dates: Fridays November 7, 14 and 21 and open to the public; registration is required, using the Osher Institute registration form. Time: 1 – 3 p.m. Faculty: Dr. Lynn Dickerson CRN: 40239 Fee: $60 for Silver members; no fee for Gold or Prelude to Revolution, 1755 to 1776 Gold Plus One members This presentation will address the ongoing conflict between England and France, Faculty: Bill May and the events in colonial North America, from 1755 to 1776 that preceded the American Revolution and the Alliance with France treaty. It sets the stage for an Osher Institute mini course on the relationship between General George Wash- ington and General La Fayette that will be offered in Spring 2009. Date and Time: Tuesday, November 18, 12:30 – 2 p.m. CRN: 40204 No Fee but Registration is Required: All “learning on the run” brown bag lectures are free and open to the public; registration is required using the Osher Institute registration form. Faculty: Pat Archer

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Anthropology English Literature ANTH 398U ENGL 344U ST: Women, Cultures, Power, Major Themes in Literature Status Study of fiction, poetry and drama with Audit Survey of gender roles played by people emphasis on basic literary themes of in- in a wide range of cultures. Special em- nocence and experiences, conformity phasis on the effect of these roles upon and rebellion, love and hate, and pres- Courses women’s power and status. ence of death. Day: Mondays Time: 7:00–9:40 p.m. Day: Tuesdays Time: 7:00–9:40 p.m. Instructor: Thompson CRN: 11747 Instructor: Herweyer CRN: 11761 ENGL 348U Art/Arts The Legend of King Arthur ART 360U Examines evolution of the legend from Victorian England: Whistler, medieval times to present, with special Ruskin and the Nature of Truth emphasis on Malory, Tennyson, and the Focuses on opposing concepts of truth modern novel. in Victorian England as exemplified and Day: Thursdays Time: 7:00–9:40 p.m. espoused by two major cultural figures Instructor: Reilly CRN: 11762 of the time, John Ruskin and James Mc- Neill Whistler. Note: Same as HIST Geology 360U. GEOL 320U Day: Tuesdays Time: 7:00–9:40 p.m. Instructor: Hanson/Wray CRN: 11748 The Geology of Disaster On completing this course, students will ARTS 105U have a clear overview of how basic geo- Art for Non-Majors: logical principles may be applied to help Introduction to Drawing predict the occurrence and impact of An introduction to the basic elements of natural disasters. Students will be encour- drawing, including materials and tech- aged to consider the application of basic niques, two dimensional design and color scientific principles to earth science. Ex- theory. The execution of a three dimen- ploration of the impact of the earth’s sional work of art will be required. The varied internal processes will give stu- course is a hands-on, lab-style. No previ- dents a new perspective on environmen- ous experience will be assumed. tal change and human evolution. Day: Thursdays Time: 7:00–9:40 p.m. Day: Online Time: Online Instructor: Lane CRN: 11661 Instructor: Kitchen CRN: 11691 Notes: This is an online course and requires you Biology to activate your Net ID before the start of the se- All credit courses for mester. Osher students who wish to audit BIOL 221U online credit classes need to have interme- audit are on a space diate level computing skills to participate Environmental Biology in the class. available basis. Silver Humankind’s position in and influence on ecosystems of world viewed biologi- Osher Members pay cally and physically. $100 for each audit Day: Thursdays Time: 7:00–9:40 p.m. Instructor: Maurakis CRN: 11662 course. There is no fee to audit courses for Gold and Gold Plus One Osher Members.

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History Music PSYC 305U Stress and Its Management HIST 338U MUS 111U Physiological and psychological aspects Stuart England Appreciation of Music of stressors and the stress response. Re- Emphasis on conflict between Stuarts For general student. Introduction to lis- view of principles, research, and meth- and Parliament. Cromwell and the Civil tening; present-day repertory and its his- ods of stress management. War, the Restoration and Revolutionary torical development. Day: Wednesdays Time: 7:00–9:40 p.m. settlement. Day: Wednesdays Time: 7:00 PM-9:40 p.m. Instructor: STAFF CRN: 11784 Day: Mondays Time: 7:00–9:40 p.m. Instructor: Andrew Koebler CRN: 11720 Instructor: Roberts CRN: 11770 Social Analysis Political Science HIST 360U SA 320U Victorian England: Whistler, PLSC 205U How to Be a Skeptic: Critical Ruskin and the Nature of Truth Introduction to American Thinking for Critical Times Focuses on opposing concepts of truth Government Techniques to separate the probable in Victorian England as exemplified and A multimedia, high-tech approach to the from the unlikely and to acquire and in- espoused by two major cultural figures study of basic roles, structures, and func- terpret the information necessary to of the time, John Ruskin and James Mc- tions of American political institutions; think logically. Addresses current issues, Neill Whistler. Note: Same as ART and introduction to American political urban legends, invented traditions, and 360U. process. ancient mysteries. Prerequisite: ENGL Day: Tuesdays Time: 7:00–9:40 p.m. Day: Fridays Time: 6:30–9:10 p.m. 100U & ENGL 101U or ENGL 201U, Instructor: Wray/Hanson CRN: 11771 Instructor: Morgan CRN: 11721 202U & 203U Day: Tuesdays Time: 7:00–9:40 p.m. Humanities Psychology Instructor: Thompson CRN: 11785 HUM 313U PSYC 101U Career and Life Development Introductory Psychology Sociology Exploration of adult development and Scientific principles of behavior. Survey SOC 309U career topics to help students better un- emphasizing psychological methods and Social Problems derstand how to successfully plan their research involved in understanding Personal-social disorganization and mal- lives. Focuses on stages of adulthood human behavior. Note: Research partici- adjustment: physical and mental handi- and transitions, skills assessments, career pation or equivalent required. caps; economic inadequacies; programs management strategies, life balance, and Day: Tuesdays Time: 7:00–9:40 p.m. and methods of social treatment and goal setting. Instructor: Forbes CRN: 11722 control. Day: Mondays Time: 6:30–9:10 p.m. Day: Tuesdays Time: 6:00–8:40 p.m. Instructor: Banks CRN: 11735 PSYC 230U Psychology of Women Instructor: Moorefield CRN: 11724 Interdisciplinary Studies Analysis of gender as function of bio- SOC 310U logical and environmental forces. Em- Criminology IDST 301U phasis on traditional and modern roles, Laws, prevalence and distribution of The Realm of Ideas I: Context developmental patterns of women, and crime; theories of crime; types of crimi- and Chronology psychological problems unique to nal behavior; police actions; court ac- An introduction to selected major ideas women. tions; the penal system. in ancient and modern world history, in- Day: Online Time: Online Day: Thursdays Time: 6:00–8:40 p.m. cluding philosophies, systems of belief, Instructor: Carvelli CRN: 11783 Instructor: Moorefield political ideologies, and concepts of so- Notes: This is an online course and requires you CRN: 11725 cial order; institutions through which the to activate your Net ID before the start of the se- ideas have been manifested and imple- mester. Osher students who wish to audit mented; methodologies used in the aca- online credit classes need to have interme- demic disciplines examined. diate level computing skills to participate in the class. Day: Thursdays Time: 7:00–9:40 p.m. Instructor: Wray CRN: 11774

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Speech FALL FACULTY George Cain, BA, Mathematics, Van- Fred Anderson is the executive director derbilt University; MS, Systems Manage- SPCH 105U of the Virginia Baptist Historical Society ment, University of Southern California, Interpersonal Communication and the Center for Baptist Heritage & started his career in Information Tech- Analysis of complex and interacting fac- Studies. In 1981 he created the Univer- nology as an Army officer stationed in tors that contribute to effective transmis- sity of Richmond Archives and he serves Germany. Following military service, he sion of ideas; emphasis on as University Archivist. Anderson is a continued his career in IT management understanding underlying principles. graduate of Berry College, the University at Reynolds Metals Company, Alcoa, and Day: Mondays Time: 7:00–9:40 p.m. of West Georgia, and Peabody College Capital One. Now “mostly retired” (he Instructor: Helms CRN: 11726 of Vanderbilt University. He was works for the Virginia General Assembly awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Hu- during session), he discovered geo- SPCH 105U mane Letters from Bluefield College. For caching and found it added an interesting Interpersonal Communication 26 years he has served as clerk of the element to his enjoyment of hiking and Analysis of complex and interacting fac- Baptist General Association of Virginia. exploring new places. He is an Osher In- tors that contribute to effective transmis- He is the author of 12 books. He writes stitute member. sion of ideas; emphasis on a regular heritage column for the Reli- Dr. Susan Coffey has bachelor’s and understanding underlying principles. gious Herald, the state Baptist newspa- master’s degrees in English and a doctor- Day: Online Time: Online per. He serves on the Baptist Identity ate in communication studies from UVa. Instructor: Roberts CRN: 11727 and Heritage Commission of the Baptist She has taught at the college level for Notes: This is an online course and re- World Alliance. He was the first recipient over thirty years. She is now retired and quires you to activate your Net ID before of the Davis C. Woolley Award for Out- the start of the semester. Osher students enjoys craft workshops, participating in who wish to audit online credit classes standing Achievement as presented by book clubs and the classes she takes as a need to have intermediate level computing the Baptist History & Heritage Society. member of the Osher Institute. skills to participate in the class. Pat Archer earned a B.A. in liberal arts Kimberly Dean serves as Director of SPCH 222U at Mary Washington College and an M.A. the Bonner Scholars Program. She Business and Professional at George Washington University in Ed- earned a B.S. in Psychology with a minor ucation. She was Marketing Manager for in Women’s Studies from University of Speech the Fairfax County Convention and Visi- Making business presentation and giving Richmond, where she also participated as tors Bureau and adjunct faculty at the corporate advocacy speech. Application a Bonner Scholar. Prior to joining the Northern Virginia Community College, to workplace of skills in listening, prob- CCE staff, Dean served as Director of George Washington University and Vir- lem solving, interviewing, conducting Programs with Partnership for the Fu- ginia Commonwealth University. She meetings. ture (PFF) for six years, a Richmond- currently works as a Travel Counselor for based nonprofit focusing on college Day: Thursdays Time: 7:00–9:40 p.m. the Richmond Visitor Center and as a access and transition. Dean is currently Instructor: Helms CRN: 11728 tour guide at the Virginia State Capitol. working towards her Masters of Educa- Patsy Anne Bickerstaff, B.A., J.D., is tion in Social Foundations at the Univer- President of the Poetry Society of Vir- sity of Virginia’s Curry School. Dean ginia, former President of the Virginia also serves on the Board of Virginia Col- Writers Club, author of three books, lege Access Network and on the Advi- most recently Mrs. Noah’s Journal. She sory Board of UR’s Women Involved in has conducted programs and facilitated Living and Learning (WILL) program. workshops in poetry throughout Vir- Sheryl De Leo has a doctorate in Amer- ginia. Her poetry has appeared in over ican History and has taught in New York 100 publications, and won awards and and at Tulane University’s Continuing recognition nationwide. She is an Osher Studies Department at the Biloxi, MS Institute member. Campus before moving to Richmond. She is a member of the Osher Institute.

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Wayne Dementi received his BS degree Kaye Weinstein Gary is the Artistic Di- LeAnn Hensche was a former high in Business from the University of Rich- rector of K Dance, a non-profit profes- school history/government teacher and mond in 1966 and his MBA from Old sional contemporary dance company. K is now a professional tour guide in Rich- Dominion University in 1972. His jour- DANCE produces “Yes, Virginia – mond. She has vast experience in leading ney in photography began in his early Dance,” an annual contemporary dance groups interested in learning about their years as an apprentice for his father, festival which brings artists from up and cities. She has worked in Northern Vir- Frank Dementi, who ran Richmond’s down the east coast to Richmond to per- ginia, Minneapolis-St. Paul and now in Colonial Studio for over 40 years. While form. With over thirty years teaching ex- Richmond. LeAnn is a member of the attending UR, Wayne served as campus perience in major universities, secondary Osher Institute. photographer for The Collegian. Follow- and private studios nationally, Ms. Gary Linda Hobgood ing a 31 year career with Verizon Corpo- is a Master Teacher for the Virginia is Director of the UR ration, Wayne became President of Commission for the Arts, Artists-in-Ed- Speech Center and Instructor in the De- Dementi Studio, retiring from that posi- ucation program. Ms. Gary holds under- partment of Rhetoric and Communica- tion in 2004. He has produced five cof- graduate and graduate degrees in dance. tion Studies. In 2003 she received the fee-table books and has curated several University of Richmond’s “Distin- Marianne Gray photography exhibitions in the Rich- , BA Business and Pub- guished Educator” award. She has mond area. He currently does free lance lic Service, Governors State University. worked as a communication consultant photography, and has recently formed a Marianne is originally from Chicago, IL and has held positions at the White book publishing business, Dementi Mile- and returned to Richmond after retiring House. Mrs. Hobgood holds both under- stone Publishing. from the federal government. She graduate and graduate degrees from the worked as an Internal Consultant in the University of Virginia. Lynn Dickerson, Ph.D. is Professor of fields of executive development, change Paul Kappel English, Emeritus, University of Rich- management and performance improve- , Major: Theatre, Fine Arts mond and the recipient of the 2006 Dis- ment. Her academic experience includes Management, and Business, UR Class of tinguished Service Award from the serving as faculty for the VA Learning 2010, Director of the STC Improv Team Virginia Forestry Association. University, adjunct professor for Univer- at the University of Richmond. sity of the District of Columbia, Roo- Geoff Drucker David Kovacs was a professional city is the Director of Fed- sevelt University and Chicago City Wide eral Markets for The McCammon planner and organizer with a diverse ca- Colleges. Marianne is a member of the reer. He was the Director of Planning Group, a consortium of dispute resolu- Osher Institute. tion professionals based in Richmond. for San Juan Capistrano, CA in the early He teaches mediation, negotiation and Dr. Arthur Gunlicks earned his B.A. at 1970s, Durango, CO. in the 1980s, and in conflict in organizations at the George the University of Denver, his Ph.D. from Delray Beach, FL, and Palm Beach Washington University Law School and Georgetown University, and he studied County, FL in the late '80s and 90s. In George Mason University’s Institute for one year each at the University of 1993 he led the effort resulting in Delray Conflict Analysis and Resolution. Freiburg and University of Goettingen Beach becoming an All America City. He in Germany. His research and teaching spent 3 years (1977-1980) living with and Carolyn Frahm , B.A. English, Hillsdale have focused on European politics, with working for the Hopi, serving as an advi- College, Master of Liberal Arts, Univer- a special emphasis on Germany, and he sor to the Tribal Council and to the Of- sity of Richmond; Editor, freelance is the author or contributing editor of fice of the Chairman. He was integral to writer, proofreader, English teacher, five books and several dozen book chap- the governmental reorganization in 1978 bookstore owner, Powhatan County Li- ters and articles in professional journals. and to a major breakthrough in the ne- brary Board of Trustees, feature writer He joined the University of Richmond gotiations centering on the Navajo-Hopi for THE COMMUNITY WEEKLY. faculty in 1968 and retired in 2005. land dispute in 1979. He has returned to She has been taking classes at the Uni- the reservation several times and has versity of Richmond School of Continu- Jim Gwin, Head of Library Collections traveled extensively in the desert south- ing Studies for the past twenty-five years. Development and Special Collections, west. He is a member of the Osher In- She completed the Culinary Arts Pro- Boatwright Library; B.A. in history and stitute. gram and is an Osher Institute member. education from the University of Chat- Monsignor Mark Richard Lane tanooga, an MLn from Emory University, , or- and MPA from Virginia Commonwealth dained 33 years, Prelate of Honor to the University. Mr. Gwin interned at Emory Pope, Vicar to the Clergy, Catholic Dio- University with Dr. James Reimer in rare cese of Richmond; BA in Philosophy, books and has worked with library special Masters in Sacred Theology, St. Mary’s collections and materials preservation for Seminary, Baltimore; Masters in Church over 30 years. Administration, Catholic University of America; Doctorate in Pastoral Psy- chotherapy, Andover-Newton, Boston; lecturer on Theology and Art.

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Elizabeth Mastropierro, L.Ac. (li- Bill Morling, B.S., Iowa State University; Dr. Dennis M. O’Toole was a faculty censed acupuncturist) is licensed by the M.B.A., University of Chicago; over 35 member of the Economics Department VA Board of Medicine and nationally years of computing experience, much of at Virginia Commonwealth University certified in acupuncture and Chinese her- it in Higher Education, including manag- for 38 years. He has published widely bology. She has been practicing Tradi- ing the Computer Center at Randolph- and was a recipient of the Kenneth G. tional Chinese Medicine since 2000, and Macon College; instructor for adult Elzinga Distinguished Teaching Award has been in private practice in Richmond computer courses in Hanover and Hen- by Southern Economics Association in since 2006. Elizabeth also teaches qi rico counties; Osher Institute member. 2003. He has taught numerous short gong and mindfulness meditation. programs through-out the United States Mary L. Murphy is a retired Richmond and spent the fall 2007 semester teaching Bill May is a graduate of VMI, the Public Schools Principal and is a certified in Northern Italy for the University of MCV School of Dentistry and the Uni- Myers-Briggs Trainer. She holds a B.A, in Kansas. versity of Richmond where he earned English from Florida State University; an the Master of Humanities degree. He M.Ed. from University of Virginia in Robin Edward Poulton, Ph.D. wrote practiced dentistry for 45 years in Rich- Reading and an Ed.D. from the College his doctoral thesis on development an- mond. A scholar of Middle Eastern cul- of William and Mary in Educational Ad- thropology in Afghanistan for Paris Uni- ture and history, Bill has taught for the ministration. She is an active Kiwanian versity, after a Master’s at Oxford and Shepherd’s Center of Richmond. He is a and Past President of the Kiwanis Club undergraduate studies at St Andrews, member of the Osher Institute. of Richmond. Dr. Murphy has used the Scotland. Author of six books and hun- Myers-Briggs approaches in Elementary dreds of articles, he serves as Adjunct Lucretia McCulley , Head of Outreach educational settings with faculty and stu- Professor at the UR School of Continu- and Instruction Services, Boatwright Li- dents, utilizing the preferences to en- ing Studies teaching teachers about the brary; B.A. in history from Salem College hance mutual understanding and medieval Mali Empire. Dr. Poulton is and an MSLS from the University of teaching/learning styles. She is an Osher President of Virginia Friends of Mali, Tennessee. Ms. McCulley has written ar- Institute member. promoting education and exchange. He ticles on such topics as using instant leads a groups of Richmonders to Mali Margaret Woodson Nea messaging to answer library research is a Virginia each January to the Festival of the Niger questions, implementing information lit- photographer and educator who taught River in Richmond’s sister city, Segou. eracy programs, and customer service in young children for twenty years before libraries. becoming a full time photographer. She Bonnie Price, MSN, RN, SANE-A, was named Artist-in-Residence at Epis- SANE-P, is the Coordinator of the Hilda Meth has her B.S. in Psychology, copal High School in Alexandria. Her Forensic Nurse Examiners of St. Mary’s M.S. in Clinical Psychology and M.S. in photos of children have been included in Hospital and has worked as a forensic Rehabilitation Counseling from Virginia displays by World Neighbors, Bread for nurse for nearly fifteen years. Commonwealth University; she has an the World, the Christian Children’s Fund Bill Queen, Jr. Ed. D. in Counseling from the University and the United Nations. Her books of BA, Philosophy, Eckerd of Virginia. She is retired from a 31 year photography include Children, Gifts of College; MIM, International Management, career as a psychologist in school sys- the Spirit and Children, Eyes of the Soul. Thunderbird School of Global Manage- tems, 20 years of part-time university Her work has been shown in gallery and ment; MDiv, Virginia Theological Semi- teaching and a 20 year private practice in museum exhibitions, including the World nary had a career in business before counseling with emphasis on family, mar- Bank and the international Photography becoming an Episcopal priest. His per- riage and career change counseling. She Hall of Fame. She has traveled to 19 de- sonal interests include writing, nature, and has a particular interest in the areas of veloping countries, most recently the spirituality, especially as these three inter- communication and giftedness. She has Sudan, Zambia and South Africa. She is sect. He is an Osher Institute member. facilitated groups for many years in dif- a graduate of Mary Baldwin College and Dr. Muhammad Sahli, B.Sc. American ferent settings and with individuals of the University of Richmond. different ages, from children to individu- University of Beirut, Ph.D. University of als in business and educational fields. She John H. Neblett earned his B.S. in Civil South Carolina, was born in Haifa, Pales- has been certified and has used the Engineering at VPI and completed spe- tine and is former President and Chair- MBTI for about 30 years, both in family cialized graduate programs in nuclear en- man of the Board of Trustees of the and marriage counseling and in work- gineering, operations research and Islamic Center of Virginia, member of shops for developing communication management science. His work as a re- the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute skills. She is an avid traveler and loves to search engineer spans more than thirty Advisory Council and Curriculum Com- travel to out-of-the way places. Hilda is years, with the US Army, Research Trian- mittee, and Adjunct Professor, Virginia an Osher member. gle Institute, Reynolds Metals Corpora- Commonwealth University. tion and the Defense Logistics Agency.

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Betty Scott is Adjunct Professor Martin Sulzer-Reichel earned his Mas- Dr. Glenn Winters received the Doctor Emerita in the School of Continuing ter of Arts in History and English after of Music from Northwestern University. Studies at the University of Richmond, studying History, English, Arabic, and He also holds the B.M. and M.M. in having taught English and Humanities French at Albert-Ludwigs-Universität in piano performance from Indiana Univer- for more than 25 years. She has her B.A. Freiburg, Germany. After a career of 15 sity. His background includes teaching from Longwood College, and her M.H. years in publishing, he has been teaching college-level piano, arts administration and M.A. from the University of Rich- German, French, and Arabic at the Uni- and extensive performing experience as mond. She is a freelance writer and edi- versity of Richmond since 2001. pianist, operatic baritone, and published tor, tour guide for the SCS tours to the composer. Mr. Winters joined Virginia Richard Waller British Isles and Europe, a lifelong is Executive Director of Opera in 2004 as Community Outreach learner, and a member of the Osher In- the University of Richmond Museums. Musical Director. stitute. University Museums comprises the Joel and Lila Harnett Museum of Art, the Sally Wood, Westhampton College Dr. Lynn L. Sims is from Richmond. Joel and Lila Harnett Print Study Center, 1969, Richmond College 1971, Rich- After graduating from TJHS he went to and the Lora Robins Gallery of Design mond Law 1980, B.A. and M.A. in Eng- Wheaton College in IL then in the Army from Nature. He received his master of lish with a minor in History, lifelong artillery and finally earned his Ph.D. in fine arts degree from Yale University student of Shakespeare, Osher Institute military history from NYU. He was a after receiving his masters degree from member. historian for the army, taught at the the University of Wisconsin at Madison, Command & General Staff College and and he did his undergraduate studies at the Naval War College. He wrote a his- Minnesota State University at Mankato. tory of a World War II destroyer using He was at the Brooklyn Museum for oral history, and has taught the mechan- nineteen years and also taught for many ics of oral history for several years. years at New York’s Parsons School of Design before joining the University of Dr. Bob Singer , Cornell AB 50; Cornell Richmond in 1990. During his museum Medical College MD 54; Surgical and career, he has curated and organized Neurosurgical training University of many exhibitions of both historical and Michigan 57-63; a resident of Richmond contemporary art and has written exten- since 1963. He has hiked and trekked on sively on the visual arts. At the University all seven continents, and has long-term Museums, he has brought more than 200 interests in ecology, anthropology and exhibitions to the campus, and as part of the natural sciences. the faculty of the University’s Depart- Daniel C. Smith has taught courses on ment of Art and Art History he has global ethics, the classics, Middle East taught studio art, art history, and mu- and Islam at Virginia Commonwealth seum studies courses. University and the University of Rich- Kim Wieczorek, MSN, RN, SANE-A, mond. Dr. Smith is a Myers-Briggs Type SANE-P, CEN is a full-time forensic Indicator instructor. He holds a B.A. in nurse at St. Mary’s Hospital and has Philosophy from Divine Word College in worked as a forensic nurse for eleven Techny, Illinois; an M.A. in Hebrew and years. Semitic Studies from the University of Wisconsin; and a Ph.D. in Business Ad- Tim Williams, B.S., Secondary Ed., In- ministration from the University of Bev- diana University of Pennsylvania; M.S., erly Hills, California. Education, University of Southern Cali- fornia; retired US Army officer and re- Rob Smith is a lover and student of his- tired Dominion Virginia Power Training tory, economics, theology, sports and Specialist with over 20 years of comput- great literature who loves a lively discus- ing experience; Osher Institute student sion on any of these topics. He is Presi- and faculty member; presenter at com- dent and Managing Director of munity functions, telling his “lifelong Chartwell Capital, a 1981 graduate of the learning story;” chair of the Osher Insti- University of Virginia and a 1985 gradu- tute Advisory Council. ate of University of Richmond Law School.

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! NEW APPLICATION ! RENEWAL APPLICATION

Member Information Please use black ink. Print clearly. Name Today’s Date UR ID Number Date of Birth / / Home Address City State Zip Code Telephone (Day) (Evening) Email ! Male ! Female Are you a UR Alumna/us? ! Yes ! No Year of Graduation Degree Ethnic Group (Optional) 1 ! American Indian 2 ! Asian/Pacific Islander 3 ! Black Non-Hispanic 4 ! Caucasian 5 ! Hispanic 6 ! Multiracial How did you hear about the Osher Institute? Emergency Contact Information Primary local contact person Phone Address City State Zip Code

Membership Options Please select your annual membership level. You may join at anytime during the year. Your membership is valid for one year from the date you join. !GOLD $400 !GOLD PLUS ONE $600 !SILVER $50 This individual membership includes a University of Same benefits as our Gold membership but covers This individual membership includes a University of Richmond One Card and e-mail address, parking two people joining together. Richmond One Card and e-mail address, parking pass, six complimentary tickets to the Modlin Center Name of member with whom you are joining: pass, and full use of the library including access to (two additional for UR Alumni), full use of the library online databases. Silver members may choose to up- including access to online data bases, option for grade their membership to Gold or Gold Plus One. membership in “Friends of Boatwright Memorial Li- Please note: Both Gold Plus One members must See page 4 of the schedule for details. brary”, AND unlimited access to all Osher courses complete Membership Applications. Silver members pay $100 to audit available semester- including mini-courses and semester-long credit An additional application is located on the next long credit courses. courses available for audit. page. Silver members pay for each Osher course in which !Friend of the Boatwright Library. Please enroll me as a Friend of Boatwright Memorial Library as part of they enroll. Course fees are listed in the Schedule of Classes. my Gold or Gold Plus One membership.

Payment Information Your payment MUST accompany this form. !Check. Please enclose check made payable to University of Richmond. WHEN PAYING BY CHECK, PAYMENT OF MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION AND COURSE REGISTRATION MUST BE SUBMITTED ON SEPARATE CHECKS. !Credit Card. We accept VISA, MasterCard or American Express. Please complete the following: Please charge my: ! VISA ! MasterCard ! American Express Account Number Expiration Date Cardholder’s Name Signature Amount to be Charged $

Please mail or fax your application to us: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute School of Continuing Studies University of Richmond, VA 23173 SECURE FAX: (804) 287-1264

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Course Registration

Registrant Information Registrations are accepted up to one week before the class start date. Please use black ink. Print clearly. Each registrant must use a separate form.

Name Today’s Date

UR ID Number Date of Birth / /

Home Address

City State Zip Code

Telephone (Day) (Evening)

Email K Male K Female I am K Osher Member If so, check one: K Gold/Gold Plus One K Silver K Guest/Non-member Course Information Cost Course Name Start Date CRN # (Silver Members Only) SAMPLE: Criminology 8/28/07 17339

NOTE: Course location details will be provided in a confirmation (sent via e-mail or mail if no e-mail is on file) one week before the start of the course. Gold and Gold Plus One Members: There is no cost to register for most courses in this catalog. Silver Members: Cost to register for a credit course for audit is $100. Costs for other courses are listed in this schedule. Silver members who upgrade to Gold or Gold Plus One can save on course fees. See page 4 of the schedule for more details. Guests/Non-Members: Registration is required for all Osher programs that are free and open to the public such as Brown Bag Talks.

Payment Information FOR SILVER MEMBERS ONLY. Your payment MUST accompany this form. !Check. Please enclose check made payable to University of Richmond. WHEN PAYING BY CHECK, PAYMENT OF MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION AND COURSE REGISTRATION MUST BE SUBMITTED ON SEPARATE CHECKS. !Credit Card. We accept VISA, MasterCard or American Express. Please complete the following: Please charge my: K VISA K MasterCard K American Express Account Number Expiration Date Cardholder’s Name Signature Amount to be Charged $

Please mail or fax your application to us: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute School of Continuing Studies University of Richmond, VA 23173 Secure FAX: (804) 287-1264 OLLI is online at scs.richmond.edu/osher • (804) 287-6608 25 FALL 2008 OSHER SCHEDULE OF CLASSES

26 UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND School of Continuing Studies LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Osher Institute Leadership Opportunities Members of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute are invited to participate in many aspects of the Institute. We hope that through member volunteers, we will not only expand what we can accomplish in terms of classes and programs, but also increase the connec- tion for Osher members with everything we do through the Osher Institute. Volunteer opportunities are listed below. If you would like to volunteer, please complete this form and fax it to (804) 287-1264 or mail it to: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute School of Continuing Studies 28 Westhampton Way University of Richmond, VA 23173

I would like to volunteer for the following opportunities: ! LEADER FOR OUR “LEARNING ON THE RUN” PROGRAM ! LEADER FOR AN OSHER SHORT COURSE ! CLASS ASSISTANT FOR A SPECIFIC SHORT COURSE ! AUDIO/VISUAL AIDE FOR A SPECIFIC SHORT COURSE ! COMPUTER CLASS ASSISTANT ! CAMPUS ORIENTATION GUIDE FOR OSHER MEMBERS AND PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS ! COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR PLANNING: ! TRIPS ! COURSES ! SOCIAL EVENTS ! INTEREST GROUP ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS HIKES, BRIDGE, COMPUTING, ETC.–See Interest Group List on page 4. ! OSHER OFFICE HELPER–General office work such as sending out flyers, photocopying, stapling, answering phone, etc. ! Driver for carpooling from campus to programs held off-campus in Richmond metro area, or to help Osher members who may need a ride in order to get to class.

Name: Phone: E-mail: You may also complete the form online at SCS.richmond.edu/osher. We will contact you to discuss the area(s) of interest you have selected.

OLLI is online at scs.richmond.edu/osher • (804) 287-6608 27 What are you doing tonight? Relive history. Experience the arts. Learn to cook. Get in shape. Get your finances in shape. The Office of Community and Professional Education in the School of Continuing Studies offers a variety of personal enrichment classes to help you do all this and more. Whatever your personal interests, we’re sure you’ll find classes that are interesting, affordable and fun. Here’s a sample of what we’re offering in this semester:

Art & Leisure Home & Garden Introduction to Meditation Family Reunion Fun and Planning Knitting Chistmas Tree Themes and Schemes Beginning Stained Glass Introduction to Urban Farming Precious Metal Clay Jewelry Women Traveling Solo History Drawing (for the Artistically Challenged) America’s First Ladies Ballroom Dancing Genealogy Series Women and Transitions Renaissance Art in the National Gallery (bus trip) Cooking Readings in African American Women’s Wine and Dine Second Fridays History Autumn Soups and Stews Native American Rock Art Basics of Breadbaking People and Customs of the Middle East Edible Gifts to Make and Give Survey of Classical Literature Incredible Edible Egg United States Military History Holiday Desserts Essence of Tea

For more information about these OCPE courses or to register online, visit us at scs.richmond.edu/thinkagain or call (804) 289-8133 to request a copy of the Think Again catalog. Registration fees apply to each course and are not included as part of the Osher Institute. SCHEDULE WORKSHEET My OLLI Schedule Worksheet Use the planning calendar on the next page to plan your schedule. Then use this page to record the OLLI classes for which you have registered.

Course Name Dates Time

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Planning Your Semester is Easy! Use this calendar to plan your entire semester. Courses and programs on same date do not overlap. You really can try to do it all! See descriptions in schedule for complete details.

Sept. 4 Back To School Mixer++ Sept. 5 ENRICHmond Fair++ Sept. 8 Interest Groups: Hike** Sept. 9, 16, 23 Religion: Fundamentalism* Sept. 9, 16, 23 Humanities: Values* Sept. 10, 17, 24 Political Science: All America City* Sept. 10, 17, 24 Music: Opera* Sept. 11, 18, 25, Oct. 2 History: Balance of Power* Sept. 11, 18, 25, Oct. 2 Dramatic Arts: Improv Workshop* Sept. 12, 19, 26 Humanities: Madness of Crowds* Sept. 12, 19, 26 Information Technology: “Box” basic computing* Sept. 15, 22 Science: Geocaching** Sept. 15, 22, Oct. 6 Literature: Oral History* Sept. 23 BB: Finding Common Ground+ Sept. 25, Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23 Political Science: Politics Great Britain et.al.* Sept. 29, Oct. 6 Communication: Word Power* Oct. 1, 8, 10 Art: Digital Photography* Oct. 1, 8, 22 Economics: Wall St. Journal topics* Oct. 2, 16, 30 Literature: Literary Gems* Oct. 3, 10, 17 Science: Forensics* Oct. 7, 21, 28 Literature: Poetry* Oct. 13 Science: Canoeing Classroom** Oct. 16, 21, 23 Wellness: Understanding Your Type* Oct. 16, 23, 30 History: Medieval Dialogue* Oct. 17, 24, 31 Information Technology: “Geek” beyond basic computing* Oct. 20 Interest Groups: Hike** Oct. 21 BB: Chinese Medicine+ Oct. 21, 28, Nov. 4, 11, 18 Literature: Journaling* Oct. 22, 29 Drama Arts: Shakespeare** Oct. 27, Nov. 3, 10 Wellness: Move It or Lose It* Oct. 27, Nov. 3, 10 Interdisciplinary: UR Hidden Treasures Oct. 28, Nov. 4, 11, 18 Anthropology: The Hopi* Oct. 29 History: Cemetary Sleuths** Oct. 30, Nov. 6, 13 Humanities: Global Neighbors* Nov. 5 Information Technology: Boatwright Library I* Nov. 5, 12, 19 Art: Mistresses and Muses* Nov. 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21 Anthropology: Mali* Nov. 5, 12, 19 Humanities: Postmodernity* Nov. 7, 14, 21 World Affairs: Women/Middle East* Nov. 11 BB: Walden Revisited+ Nov. 11, 13, 18, 20 Art: Inside Churches* Nov. 12 Information Technology: Boatwright Library II* *Short Course Nov. 17 Interest Groups: Hike** **course/program with off-campus trip Nov. 18 BB: Prelude to Revolution+ +Learning on the Run Brown Bag Lecture Dec. 4 Communication: Newseum Tour** ++On Campus Event

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