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Fall 2013 • 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 Picture yourself at Osher! Open House • July 29 www.lifelonglearning.udel.edu/wilm 302-573-4417 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Delaware in Wilmington INDEX About Lifelong Learnin g........2 Library Privilege s....................8 Art Exhibit s............................7 Lunchroom ............................7 Audit University Course s......7 Membership ..........................4 Book Orders ..........................8 Member Registration Calenda r................................5 Schedul e..............................5 Carpenter Sports Building ....7 Form s..........................79, 81 Catalogs ..................................8 Course Listings ..................11 Committees ............................3 Parking Forms ............83, 84 Mission and Vision ..............10 Counci l..................................2 Since 1980, a self-supporting Curriculum Committee ..........3 Open House ..........................4 academic membership Course Inde x........................74 Original Purpose and Philosoph y............................10 Course Schedule by Da y......76 cooperative for adults 50 and Outreach Progra m..................8 Directions, over serving the citizens of Wilmington Campus ............78 Over-60 Degree Program ......8 the Delaware region. Disability Parking ..................................6 Accommodations ..................10 Reading Room ......................7 Extracurricular Activities ....7, 52 Refunds ..................................4 Fees and Scholarships ..........4 Social Events ..........................8 Gift Certificates ......................9 Special Events Wednesday s......6 Gifts and Endowments ..........9 Staff ........................................2 ID Cards, U D..........................8 Trips ......................................8 Instructors’ Biographies ......57 Volunteers ..................4, 80, 82 Internet ID Weather Closings ..................9 (or wireless access) ..........8 Arsht Hall Website—www.lifelonglearning.udel.edu/wilm University of Delaware 2700 Pennsylvania Avenue Wilmington, Delaware 19806-1169 Phone: 302-573-4417 Fax: 302-573-4505 Email: [email protected] 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 non-discrimina - tion statement, please visit http://www.udel.edu/aboutus/legalnotices.html. CEP 5619 5/13 Printed on recycled paper. nor does the University endorse any of Cover photos: Carol Bernard, Dick Burgess and Sandro V. Cuccia the products of the advertisers. Fall 2013 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Delaware in Wilmington COUNCIL ABOUT LIFELONG LEARNING Ken Mulholland (2014), Chair The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Delaware is a membership Pam Meitner (2015), Executive Vice Chair organization for adults 50 and over to enjoy Paul Hess (2014), Vice Chair—Academics classes, teach, exchange ideas and travel together. Instructors teach subjects they Karl Leck (2014), Vice Chair—Membership enjoy to students who are there for the love Jeanne Short (2015), Financial Officer of learning! Carolyn Stankiewicz (2015) Academic cooperative Bob Brereton (2014) The program provides opportunities for Lynda Hastings (2014) intellectual development, cultural stimulation, personal growth and social interaction in an Norwood Coleman (2015) academic cooperative run by its members Jim Higgins (2015) who volunteer their time and talents. Members develop and teach the classes that Ron Bowers (2016) are at the heart of the program, and the Marvin S. Cytron (2016) efforts and participation of all member volunteers are key to the vitality and success Ben Raphael (2016) of this academic cooperative. Lucie Shader (2016) Membership open to all Lee Kaser (ex officio), Immediate Past Chair Membership is open to people 50 years of Nancy Wolfe (ex officio), Adviser to Council age or older and to the spouses of members Basil Maas (ex officio), Manager at any age. This semester more than 250 courses, lectures and concerts are offered Carolyn Smith, Secretary 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 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. vacant—Audiovisual Technician 2 at the University of Delaware in Wilmington Fall 2013 COMMITTEE CHAIRS CURRICULUM COMMITTEE Executive Vice Chair— Pam Meitner Co-Chairs— Parry Norling and Susan Flook Book Sale—Susan Dods (A) Art History and Appreciation—Stuart Siegell Bulletin Boards and Displays—Rhoda Dombchik (B) Fine Arts—Kenneth Farrance Computer User Member Support—Ken Mulholland (C) Performing Arts: Participation— and Carol Callaghan Norwood Coleman Duplication—Rudy Frazier and Lloyd Falk (C) Performing Arts: Appreciation—Stuart Siegell Facilities/Safety/Equipment—Joe Skwish and (D) General Studies—Parry Norling Pam Meitner (E) Genealogy—Robert Ehrlich Fundraising—Pam Meitner (F) Culture and Social Studies—Parry Norling Newsletter—Robert Ehrlich (G) History: U.S.—Crawford MacKeand Reading Room—Susan Flook and Chris Blackstone (G) History: Non-U.S.—Robert Ehrlich Reception—Mary Ann Dowd and Carol Derosier (H) Literature—Susan Flook Strategic Planning—Ken Mulholland (J) Philosophy and Religion—Hardy Hoegger Travel—Lois Hanak and Bob Gibson (K) Writing—Helen Griffith Weekly Activities Notice—Cree Hovsepian (L, N) Information Technology—Ken Mulholland Word Processing—Robert Ehrlich and William Heaney (M) Information Technology: Mac—Peter Spaulder Vice Chair of Academics— Paul Hess and Jerry Hapka OLLI at the Ocean—Gene McCord (O) Languages: Non-Romance—James Weiher Art—Lois Parke and Karen Foster and Jim Higgins Computer Coordination—Saul Reine and (O) Languages: Romance—Henrietta Imesch Ken Mulholland and Annie Dugan Gilmour Curriculum—Parry Norling and Susan Flook (P) Life Sciences—Saul Reine and Stephen Toy June Lecture Series—Lynda Hastings and Bob Brereton (Q) Health and Wellness—Saul Reine and Music—Thom Remington and Martin Wagner Stephen Toy Special Events Wednesdays—Ben Raphael and (R) Physical Sciences and Math—Paul Donohue Stan Hughes (S) Economics, Finance, Political Science and Summer Courses—Carolyn Stankiewicz and Law—Jack Schmutz and Pam Meitner Lucie Shader (X) Extracurricular—Parry Norling and UD Liaison/Theatre—James Higgins Susan Flook Instructor Recruiting—Parry Norling and Susan Flook Vice Chair of Membership— Karl Leck Guest Registry Administrators—Randy Tate and Diversity Team—Ron Bowers and Norwood Shelly Klein Coleman Audiovisual Team—Anita Sterling and Marketing—Karl Leck Ken Mulholland Member Relations—Catherine Davey Outreach—Eleanor Munson and Marvin S. Cytron Ex-Officio Registration—Sylvia Bachman Paul Hess, Vice Chair, Academics Socials—Joan Ellis Carolyn Smith, Administrative Assistant Luncheons—Ginger Dunn Basil Maas, Manager Volunteer Development—Lucie Shader and Carol Bernard, Program Coordinator Mary Ann Dowd 3 Fall 2013 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute membership form, directly to Basil Maas in the OPEN HOUSE Office by September 3, 2013. An Open House is scheduled from 10 a.m. to Refund requests must be made in writing 1 p.m. on Monday, July 29 in Arsht Hall for before October 1, 2013. Parking hangtags must prospective members to learn about lifelong be returned with the written refund request. Full learning activities and programs. Drop in for refunds will be granted prior to the beginning light refreshments, a tour of the facilities and a of the semester for those who find they cannot preview of the coming semester. You may attend and those who have chosen courses that register for classes the same day if you wish. have no openings. No membership fee will be For more information, call 302-573-4417. refunded because a request to audit a University Please consider introducing your friends and course cannot be honored. neighbors to the benefits of lifelong learning membership by bringing them to the Open Refund requests may be submitted after the start of House. classes for withdrawals caused by illness, pressing family situations or other circumstances beyond a member’s control. Refund requests received MEMBERSHIP after the start of the semester will be prorated By paying the membership fee and submitting your based on the date that the written request and membership form, one becomes part of the parking hangtag are received in the Office. Refund program and may enjoy the numerous member- requests will be accepted only during the semester