5737OsherWilmCat_F14_Layout 1 6/18/14 11:21 AM Page 1 Fall 2014 • Wilmington Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Delaware For adults 50 and over • Opportunities for intellectual & cultural exploration Learning for fun and enrichment—no exams or grades Open House— July 28 www.lifelonglearning.udel.edu/wilm 302-573-4417 5737OsherWilmCat_F14_Layout 1 6/18/14 11:21 AM Page 2 5737OsherWilmCat_F14_Layout 1 6/18/14 11:21 AM Page 3 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Delaware in Wilmington INDEX About Lifelong Learning........2 Internet ID (or wireless access) ..........5, 9 Audit University Courses......5, 8 Library Privileges....................5 Books ....................................9 Membership ......................4, 5 Calendar................................7 Membership Benefits........4, 5 Carpenter Sports Building ....5 Mission and Vision ..............11 Catalogs..................................9 Open House ..........................6 Committees ............................3 Since 1980, a self-supporting Original Purpose and academic membership Council..................................2 Philosophy............................11 cooperative for adults 50 and Curriculum Committee..........3 Outreach Program..................9 over serving the citizens of Course Index........................74 Over-60 Degree Program ......5 the Delaware region. Course Listings ....................12 Parking ..................................7 Course Schedule by Day......76 Reading Room ......................9 Directions, Refunds ..................................5 Wilmington Campus ............78 Registration Forms ........79, 81 Disability Accommodations ..................11 Special Events Wednesdays......8 Extracurricular Activities ..4, 53 Staff ........................................2 Arsht Hall Fees and Scholarships ......4, 5 Trips ......................................4 University of Delaware 2700 Pennsylvania Avenue Garden Café ..........................9 University of Delaware Opportunities and Privileges ....5 Wilmington, Delaware 19806-1169 Gifts and Endowments ........10 Phone: 302-573-4417 Volunteers ..................6, 80, 82 ID Cards, UD..........................5 Fax: 302-573-4505 Weather Closings ..................9 Email: [email protected] Instructors’ Biographies ......58 www.lifelonglearning.udel.edu/wilm Website—www.lifelonglearning.udel.edu/wilm The advertising in this booklet subsidizes the cost of printing. The University receives no profit from it, The University of Delaware is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. For the University’s complete nondiscrimination statement, please visit http://www.udel.edu/aboutus/legalnotices.html. CEP 5737 5/14 Printed on recycled paper. nor does the University endorse any of Cover photos: Carol Bernard, Dick Burgess, Cindy Dolan, Emily Reed and Tim Ward the products of the advertisers. 5737OsherWilmCat_F14_Layout 1 6/18/14 11:21 AM Page 4 Fall 2014 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Delaware in Wilmington COUNCIL ABOUT LIFELONG LEARNING Pam Meitner (2015), Chair The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Delaware is a membership Ben Raphael (2016), Executive Vice Chair organization for adults 50 and over to enjoy Carolyn Stankiewicz (2015), Vice Chair—Academics classes, teach, exchange ideas and travel together. Instructors teach subjects they Karen Foster (2017), Vice Chair—Membership enjoy to students who are there for the love Jeanne Short (2015), Financial Officer of learning! Carolyn Smith (2016), Secretary Academic cooperative Norwood Coleman (2015) The program provides opportunities for intellectual development, cultural stimulation, Jim Higgins (2015) personal growth and social interaction in an Ron Bowers (2016) academic cooperative run by its members who volunteer their time and talents. Martha Hays (2016) Members develop and teach the classes that Lucie Shader (2016) are at the heart of the program, and the Susan Arruda (2017) efforts and participation of all member volunteers are key to the vitality and success Rosanne Cholewinski (2017) of this academic cooperative. Jeff Ostroff (2017) Membership open to all Thom Remington (2017) Membership is open to people 50 years of Ken Mulholland (ex officio), Immediate Past Chair age or older and to the spouses of members at any age. This semester more than 260 Lee Kaser (ex officio), Adviser to Council courses, lectures and concerts are offered Basil Maas (ex officio), Manager to over 2,200 active members. You are welcome whether your formal education ended early in life or you have acquired UNIVERSITY STAFF advanced degrees. An interest in learning is James Broomall—Associate Vice Provost all that is required. Basil Maas—Manager Osher Foundation affiliation Carol Bernard—Program Coordinator Established as the Academy of Lifelong Joni Bero—Administrative Assistant Learning in 1980 by the University of Ellen Saienni—Administrative Assistant Delaware, in 2010 the Academy received endowment support from the Bernard Osher Joan McMahon—Administrative Assistant Foundation. In recognition of its affiliation Kathleen DiCamilla—Office Support with the Osher Foundation, the Academy was renamed the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Tim Ward—Classroom Technology Technician at the University of Delaware in Wilmington. Jay Higgin—Audiovisual Technician 2 5737OsherWilmCat_F14_Layout 1 6/18/14 11:21 AM Page 5 at the University of Delaware in Wilmington Fall 2014 COMMITTEE CHAIRS CURRICULUM COMMITTEE Executive Vice Chair—Ben Raphael Co-Chairs—Parry Norling and Susan Flook Book Sale—Barbara Hart and Cynthia Kauffman (A) Art History and Appreciation—Stuart Siegell Bulletin Boards and Displays—Rhoda Dombchik (B) Fine Arts—Kenneth Farrance and Computer User Member Support—Ken Mulholland Cree Hovsepian and Carol Callaghan (C) Performing Arts: Participation— Duplication—Rudy Frazier and Lloyd Falk Norwood Coleman Facilities/Safety/Equipment—Richard Bernard (C) Performing Arts: Appreciation—Stuart Siegell Fundraising—Neil Cullen (D) General Studies—Parry Norling IT Pro Team—John Taylor and Saul Reine (E) Genealogy—Robert Ehrlich Newsletter—Robert Ehrlich (F) Culture and Social Studies—Parry Norling Reading Room—Susan Flook and Chris Blackstone (G) History: U.S.—Crawford MacKeand Reception—Mary Ann Dowd and Carol Derosier (G) History: Non-U.S.—Robert Ehrlich Strategic Planning—Ken Mulholland (H) Literature—Susan Flook Travel—Eleanor Gurdikian and Barbara Golin (J) Philosophy and Religion—Hardy Hoegger Weekly Activities Notice—Cree Hovsepian (K) Writing—Helen Griffith and Ruth Flexman Word Processing—Robert Ehrlich (L, N) Information Technology—Ken Mulholland and William Heaney Vice Chair of Academics—Carolyn Stankiewicz (M) Information Technology: Mac—Peter Spaulder OLLI at the Ocean—vacant (O) Languages: Non-Romance—James Weiher Art—Karen Foster and Lois Parke and Jim Higgins Computer Coordination—Saul Reine and Ken Mulholland (O) Languages: Romance—Henrietta Imesch Curriculum—Parry Norling and Susan Flook (P) Life Sciences—Saul Reine and Stephen Toy June Lecture Series—Susan Arruda and (Q) Health and Wellness—Saul Reine and Thom Remington Stephen Toy Music—Thom Remington and Martin Wagner (R) Physical Sciences and Math—Paul Donohue Special Events Wednesdays—Ben Raphael and (S) Economics, Finance, Political Science and Stan Hughes Law—Jack Schmutz and Martha Hays Summer Session—Karen Foster and (X) Extracurricular—Parry Norling and Rosanne Cholewinski Susan Flook UD Liaison/Theatre—James Higgins Instructor Recruiting—Parry Norling and Susan Flook Guest Registry Administrators—Randy Tate and Vice Chair of Membership—Karen Foster Shelly Klein Diversity Team—Ron Bowers and Norwood Audiovisual Team—Anita Sterling and Coleman Ken Mulholland Marketing—Jeff Ostroff and Elaine O’Toole Member Relations—vacant Ex-Officio Outreach—Carolyn Haas and Marvin S. Cytron Carolyn Stankiewicz, Vice Chair, Academics Registration—Sylvia Bachman Carolyn Smith, Secretary Socials—Joan Ellis Basil Maas, Manager Luncheons—vacant Carol Bernard, Program Coordinator Volunteer Development—Lucie Shader and Mary Ann Dowd 3 5737OsherWilmCat_F14_Layout 1 6/18/14 11:21 AM Page 6 Fall 2014 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Lifelong Learning Membership Benefits LIFELONG LEARNING COURSES Members may register for up to five courses each semester (pages 12–52). Classes meet once a week in Arsht Hall and are scheduled during the day, Monday through Friday. Class sizes may be limited by instructor request, by classroom size or parking capacity. Course outlines and syllabi are available in Arsht Hall during registration and some are online at www.udel.edu/LLL. For the best opportunity to get into the courses of your choice submit your membership registration prior to the computer-based course assignment process on August 1, 2014. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Members can participate in unlimited extracurricular activities (pages 53–57). These activities do not count as part of a member’s five-course limit. Sign up for extracurricular activities in the Office or during in-person registration, not on the membership form. TRIPS Class trips, planned and conducted by the Travel Committee or by instructors, are open first to class members and, if space is available, to other members. All trips must be planned and coordinated with the Travel Committee and the University staff. Pay for trips by check payable to: University of Delaware. Requests for disability accommodations