FALL 2015 | September 8 – December 11 Wilmington Serving the greater Delaware Valley • For adults 50 and older • Engage, enrich, enjoy 10 Jazz Improvisation 17Hike Into History 32 Environmental Issues www.lifelonglearning.udel.edu/wilm Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Delaware in Wilmington Quick Reference Membership Registration Forms ..........................51, 53 Refunds ........................................................11 Membership Benefits................................3 Volunteering................................15, 52, 54 About us Council............................................................2 Committees ..................................................2 Staff ..................................................................2 About Lifelong Learning Where we’re located The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Delaware in Wilmington Directions....................................................56 is a membership organization for adults 50 and over to enjoy classes, teach, exchange ideas and travel together. The program provides opportunities for Parking ..................................................55, 56 intellectual development, cultural stimulation, personal growth and social interaction in an academic cooperative run by its members, who volunteer their time and talents. Disability Accommodations ................31 Established as the Academy of Lifelong Learning in 1980 by the University of Delaware, in 2010 the Academy received endowment support from the Bernard Osher Weather Closings ....................................35 Foundation. Membership is open to people from any state, 50 years of age or older and to the spouses of members at any age. Arsht Hall, University of Delaware 2700 Pennsylvania Avenue, Wilmington, Delaware 19806-1169 Phone: 302-573-4417 • Email: [email protected] www.lifelonglearning.udel.edu/wilm The advertising in this booklet subsidizes the cost of printing. 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Background cover photo: Cindy Dolan; Middle inset photo: Steve Dombchik 1 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Delaware in Wilmington COMMITTEE CHAIRS CURRICULUM COMMITTEE Council Executive Vice Chair—Thom Remington Co-Chairs—Parry Norling and Susan Flook Ben Raphael (2016), Chair Book Sale—Barbara Hart, Joan Van Oosterhout (A) Art History and Appreciation— Stuart Siegell Thom Remington (2017), Executive and Eric Sallee Vice Chair Bulletin Boards and Displays— (B) Fine Arts—Kenneth Farrance and Cree Hovsepian Joan Miller (2018), Vice Chair— Rhoda Dombchik (C) Performing Arts: Participation— Academics Computer User Member Support— Ken Mulholland and Carol Callaghan Norwood Coleman Karen Foster (2017), Vice Chair— (C) Performing Arts: Appreciation— Duplication—Rudy Frazier and Lloyd Falk Membership Stuart Siegell Isabelle Husbands (2018), Financial Facilities/Safety/Equipment—Martha Hays (D) General Studies—Parry Norling Officer Fundraising—Neil Cullen (E) Genealogy—Robert Ehrlich Carolyn Smith (2016), Secretary IT Pro Team—John Taylor and Saul Reine (F) Culture and Social Studies— Ron Bowers (2016) Newsletter—Robert Ehrlich Parry Norling (G) History: U.S.—Crawford MacKeand Martha Hays (2016) Reading Room—Susan Flook (G) History: Non-U.S.—Robert Ehrlich Lucie Shader (2016) Reception—Carol Derosier Strategic Planning—Ken Mulholland (H) Literature—Susan Flook Susan Arruda (2017) (J) Philosophy and Religion— Travel—Eleanor Gurdikian and Barbara Golin Neil Cullen (2017) Hardy Hoegger Weekly Activities Notice—Cree Hovsepian Jeff Ostroff (2017) (K) Writing—Helen Griffith and Ruth Flexman Pam Meitner (2018) Vice Chair of Academics—Joan Miller (L, N) Information Technology— Phoebe Mont (2018) OLLI at the Ocean—Parry Norling and Ken Mulholland and William Heaney William Rowe (2018) Nan Norling (M) Information Technology: Mac— Anita Sterling (2018) Art—Karen Foster and Lois Parke Sally Stier Ken Mulholland (ex officio), Adviser to Computer Coordination—Saul Reine and (O) Languages: Non-Romance— Council Ken Mulholland James Weiher and Jim Higgins (O) Languages: Romance—Henrietta Imesch Carol Bernard (ex officio), Manager Curriculum—Parry Norling and Susan Flook June a la Carte—Susan Arruda and (P) Life Sciences—Saul Reine and Thom Remington Stephen Toy (Q) Health and Wellness—Saul Reine and University Staff Music—Paul Hess Stephen Toy Special Events Wednesdays—Pam Meitner James Broomall—Associate Vice Provost (R) Physical Sciences and Math—Ed Flexman and Stan Hughes Carol Bernard—Manager (S) Economics, Finance, Political Science and Andrea Majewski—Program Coordinator Summer Session—Karen Foster Law—Jack Schmutz and Martha Hays Joni Bero—Administrative Assistant UD Liaison/Theatre—Jim Higgins (X) Extracurricular—Parry Norling and Susan Flook Jenna Ford—Administrative Assistant Vice Chair of Membership—Karen Foster Instructor Recruiting—Parry Norling and Ellen Saienni—Administrative Assistant Diversity Team—Ron Bowers Susan Flook Pam Vari—Administrative Assistant Marketing—Jeff Ostroff and Elaine O’Toole Guest Registry Administrators—Randy Tate Kathleen DiCamilla—Office Support New Member Relations--Anita Sterling and and Shelly Klein Dorothy Hofer—Office Support Anne Hampton Audiovisual Team—Anita Sterling and Ken Mulholland Tim Ward—Classroom Technology Outreach—Carolyn Haas and Debbie Williams Joan Miller (ex officio), Vice Chair, Academics Technician Registration—Sylvia Bachman Carolyn Smith (ex officio), Secretary Jay Higgin—Audiovisual Technician Socials—Joan Ellis and Debbie Williams Carol Bernard (ex officio), Manager Volunteer Development—Lucie Shader Andrea Majewski (ex officio), Program Coordinator 2 Lifelong Learning Membership Benefits Lifelong Learning Courses Membership includes up to five courses each semester (pages 4–34). Classes meet once a week in Arsht Hall during the day, Monday through Friday. Extracurricular Activities Members can participate in unlimited extracurricular activities (pages 35–37) in addition to five courses. Sign up for extracurricular activities in the Office, online or during in-person registration. Trips KRAPE EVAN Member trips and class trips are Events Open to the Public Members Only Events planned by the Travel Committee and On many Friday afternoons, a lecture or Art Exhibits • Lectures instructors in coordination with activity is offered that is free and open Musical Performances • Social Events University staff. Upcoming trips are to the public. Check the weekly The weekly activities notice Osher advertised on the travel board at Arsht activities notice Osher Lifelong Learning Lifelong Learning This Week, bulletin Hall. Requests for disability This Week, bulletin boards and postings boards and postings include accommodations should be made for information about upcoming events. information about upcoming events. several weeks in advance by calling Bring friends and introduce them to the 302-831-4643. joys of lifelong learning! University of Delaware Opportunities and Privileges UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE include online/distance learning UDEL INTERNET ACCESS ID CARD courses, Associate in Arts program, Members are eligible for a UDel Internet certificate programs or UD travel/study Members are eligible for a University ID and email account, which provide programs. All relevant fees apply. ID card that offers privileges at the access to WiFi on the UD campus and use of Morris Library databases. University’s Morris Library, the CARPENTER SPORTS BUILDING, Carpenter Sports Building, and Information and request forms are discounts at University stores and some STUDENT FITNESS CENTER available at Reception. University sponsored events and Members are eligible to use the “Hen performances. Information and request House,” the student physical fitness LECTURES AND EVENTS forms are available in the Office. center in the Carpenter Sports Building The University of Delaware offers many on the University’s Newark campus for a events that are open to the public. Stay AUDITING UNIVERSITY OF fee of $50 for six months or $100 for a informed through the weekly activities DELAWARE COURSES year. To enjoy this privilege, a University notice Osher Lifelong Learning This Week, ID card is needed. Information and Audit of one UD credit course in fall and bulletin boards and postings at Arsht request forms are available in the Office. spring semester on a space available Hall or the University website basis without paying tuition. Does not www.udel.edu. 3 Fall 2015 Course Schedule by Day Monday The Dark Side of the Universe R05 10:30 a.m. 3 p.m. American Jewish History G01 Concert Band Rehearsal X10 9 a.m. 1 p.m. Artists’ Workshop B07 Basic Drawing for Beginners, 3:20 p.m. Apocalypse J01 Part 2 B09 Close Knit and Crochet Group X09 Chinese Calligraphy B12 2 p.m. Clint Eastwood C29 Violin Instruction, Beginner X31 Environmental Issues R02 Chamber Choir C06 Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Films C32 Folk Songs that Inspire Rebels C15 Drum Circle C11 Italian Elementary, Part 5 O23 6:30 p.m. French: Elementary, Part 1 O10 German als Fremdsprache O15 Planning for Paradise S15 Piano: Beginning, Level 1 (Music School) X25 Great Moral Questions and Health Care Frontiers: Political Economy of the Right G24 Quandaries J04