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OLLI Catalog OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE @ UVA University-level, short courses for active adults Fall 2018 Join the thousands of local adults who’ve put the fun back into learning. Your seat is waiting for you. We’re proud to have 193 doctors named to the Best Doctors in America® List. At UVA Health System, our commitment to better care leads to better lives, every day. It’s why we’re proud to announce that 193 of our doctors have been named to the 2017-2018 Best Doctors in America® List by Best Doctors, Inc., which includes only four percent of the nation’s physicians. Because when our team members are honored, we all benefit. By working together across every discipline, field and specialty, we are helping the people around us live the best lives possible. See theOLLI list at at UVa uvahealth.com/bestdoctors Fall 2018 Are you an active adult with a curious mind and a keen interest in learning—just for the love of it? If so, you are invited to join with more than one thousand like-minded learners in our area who are members of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at the University of Virginia. There are no prerequisites, educational or oth- erwise, for you to continue your intellectual exploration and enrichment with us. Generous donors contribute to our scholarship fund to ensure that interesting courses are available to everyone. The World Health Organization defines active aging as “the process of optimizing opportunities for health, participation, and security in order to enhance quality of life as people age.” OLLI at UVA invites you to discover the many opportunities for engage- ment and enlightenment. Our Mission Aware that an active mind is as necessary as social relationships and physical exercise to a full life, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Virginia offers educational opportunities and intellectual enrich- ment to active adults in the community. The Institute is member-directed and draws upon its members’ resourc- es, as well as other academic and community resources, to organize courses and other educational activities. In this stimulating environment, members may acquire new knowledge, explore ideas, exercise creativity, and share interests and expertise with others. Contents OLLI at UVa An Introduction to OLLI at UVa .................................1 Phone: Notes from the Director ..............................................2 434.923.3600 Directors, Committees, Staff .......................................2 877.861.9207 (toll free) A Taste of OLLI ..........................................................3 What You Need to Know ............................................4 E-mail: Registration Information .............................................5 [email protected] Summer Session ..........................................................6 Website: Discussion Groups ......................................................7 www.olliuva.org Outings ......................................................................10 All Courses (Alphabetical by Instructor) ..................11 Osher Lifelong Learning Charlottesville Courses Institute at the Directions to Charlottesville Class Locations ......13 University of Virginia Session A ..............................................................15 485 Hillsdale Drive, Suite 114 Session B ..............................................................26 We’re proud to have 193 doctors named Charlottesville, VA 22901 Valley Courses Directions to Valley Class Locations ...................43 ® Office Hours: to the Best Doctors in America List. Session A ..............................................................44 Monday – Friday At UVA Health System, our commitment to better care leads to better lives, every 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Session B ..............................................................48 day. It’s why we’re proud to announce that 193 of our doctors have been named to Registration and Membership Forms ........................53 the 2017-2018 Best Doctors in America® List by Best Doctors, Inc., which includes only four percent of the nation’s physicians. Because when our team members are honored, we all benefit. By working together across every discipline, field and specialty, we are helping the people around us live the best lives possible. See the list at uvahealth.com/bestdoctors 1 NOTES FROM THE DIRECTOR Welcome to all who love learning, teaching, traveling, and making friends. OLLI at UVA’s fall semester is full of opportunity. Numerous treasured long-time instructors have returned, and many of them are teaching new courses. In addition, 20 new instructors joined our team. I’m certain you will find a course that will pique your interest. If you are a returning OLLI at UVA member, you will notice that, following a com- prehensive review of our finances and fee options, we made the difficult decision to raise our rates. Our previous fees did not accurately reflect the costs of producing OLLI’s many university-level courses. Classroom space rental continues to escalate as we strive to pro- vide accessible environments that are conducive to learning and equipped with the latest presentation technology. As a result, OLLI has incurred a significant deficit over the past two years in our efforts to provide a high quality product for less than it cost to deliver it. Sensitive to the impact this increase will have on our membership, the Board of Directors sought their feedback. All of our members received an invitation to participate in forums to discuss OLLI’s current fee structure and the proposed change. In two forums held in April, feedback consensus demonstrated members’ understanding of the need, and they were supportive of the proposal. Because we are unable to establish a more permanent fee structure adjustment until January 2019, when we implement our new online registration system/database, the fee change will occur in two phases. First, in this fall 2018 term, fees will be adjusted as follows: the membership fee is $75, the first course fee is $50 and each additional course will be $30.The average OLLI at UVA member will see an increase cost of about $55 for the semester. In phase two, we will adjust our fee structure. In the following semester (spring 2019), the course fee will be dependent upon the course length. This new structure more closely acknowledges the actual expenses incurred in producing a course. The costs of producing a two-day course, for example, are significantly less than those required by a ten-day course. Each course fee will be listed in the catalog, so you will know the cost at a glance. The membership fee will remain at $75. Compared to other OLLIs across the country, our fees are very modest. Many tell us that we are the best bargain in town. I know you’ll agree. Board of Directors Staff Elliot Mininberg, President Beth Barber, Executive Director Michael Wolfe, Vice-President Liz Courain, Volunteer and Events Coordinator Al Layne, Treasurer Carole McIvor, Office Coordinator Carol Bingaman, Secretary Tay Strauss, Program Assistant Sharlee Van Orden, Office Assistant William Adams James McGrath Kathleen Ansell Leigh Middleditch Joan Fry Christopher Murphy Laura Hawthorne Gary Nimax Allen Hench David Opper Michael Kelley Robert Reynolds Deidra Massie James Sofka Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter for news and updates! Search: OLLI at UVA. 2 OLLI at UVa Fall 2018 A Taste of OLLI Join us for our fall course previews! CHARLOTTESVILLE NELLYSFORD STAUNTON Monday, June 25 Wednesday, June 27 Friday, June 29 10:00–11:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m.–Noon 10:30 a.m.–Noon Meadows Presbyterian Church Rockfish Presbyterian Church Hampton Inn 2200 Angus Road 5016 Rockfish Valley Hwy. 40 Payne Lane (Rte. 151) Whether you are new to OLLI or a returning member, you are warmly invited to join us in Charlottesville, Nellysford, or Staunton for a Taste of OLLI, our traditional pre-semester launch where you will hear directly from instructors about some of the new OLLI courses. Meet members, volunteers, and staff while you enjoy light refreshments and also learn about OLLI Outings and Special Presentations. Registration for fall courses begins Tuesday, July 10th at 10:00 a.m. Choose among 95 fall courses! • Study Eugene O’Neill’s plays, Virginia’s geology, the Kim Dynasty of North Korea, or the sinking of the Titanic. • Learn more about Shakespeare, Rhythm and Blues, or Duplicate Bridge. • Delve into Virginia history, opera, Tai Chi, using “the cloud,” or persuasive speaking. • Discuss history, politics, health, art, music, foreign affairs, science, contemporary life, philosophy, psychology, and much more. Join us for the love of learning without grades, tests, or papers. We hope to see you there! RSVP requested, but not required: [email protected] 434.923.3600 or toll free 877.861.9207 VOLUNTEERS... ...Make OLLI Go… and Grow! OLLI is, at heart, a volunteer organization. • All of OLLI’s inspiring instructors are volunteers. There are regular opportunities for new courses and new faculty. If you are interested in teaching for OLLI, we’d love to meet you! • Leadership volunteers support OLLI through the board of directors and committees. • Every OLLI class has a volunteer class assistant, who is taking the class and also provides hospitality, communication, and helps with administrative tasks. Please check the “willing to assist” box when registering for classes. • OLLI welcomes regular office volunteers, and maintains a list of “one-day” volunteers for special events and activities. To learn