Institute for Learning in Retirement 2019 Fall Quarter Catalog
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2019 FALL QUARTER CATALOG SEPTEMBER 9 to OCTOBER 18, 2019 A scholarly, intellectually stimulating program for seniors in an informal, non-competitive college environment Berea, Ohio Institute for Learning in Retirement 440-826-3188 Email: [email protected] Website: bw.edu/ilr INSTITUTE FOR LEARNING IN RETIREMENT BALDWIN WALLACE UNIVERSITY OFFICERS President Bob Ross [email protected] 1st Vice President Mary Kolk [email protected] 2nd Vice President Doug Imhoff [email protected] Recording Secretary Judy Luff Corresponding Secretary Janey Bodjiak [email protected] Treasurer Bill Luff Members-at-Large Nancy Lee Bowser [email protected] Beverly Sadowski [email protected] Mark Stypczynski [email protected] COMMITTEE CHAIRS Administrative Donnie Isparo [email protected] Book & Author Paulette Baglyos Curriculum Pam McConnell [email protected] Doug Imhoff [email protected] Data-Based Services Karl Keller Finance Mike Zofchak Historian Gretchen Mates Mailing Sally Eldermire [email protected] Membership Linda Faecking [email protected] Newsletter Kathy Dykin [email protected] Publicity John Koliha [email protected] Registration Judy Drabik Maria Phillips [email protected] Social Janice Stuart Paulette Baglyos Special Events Judy Luff Travel Maria Phillips [email protected] Tom Brennan [email protected] Live Performances Luretta Holanda 2 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Greetings ILR members: One of the recent objectives of the Steering Committee has been to clarify and strengthen our ties to Baldwin Wallace University. On behalf of ILR and the Steering Committee, I recently met with University President Bob Helmer and Provost Steve Stahl. We discussed our relationship with the University, and whether changes should be made. As a result of this discussion, President Helmer issued a letter, addressed to me as President of ILR. It nicely outlines several things: 1. President Helmer “admires the ILR and affirms BW’s continuing support for our mission.” 2. “Baldwin Wallace University will continue to support ILR with a fully functional office, conference room access and the support services to fulfill our mission.” (Mailroom, food services, printing and financial) I am very pleased with this stated commitment and I hope that you, our members, are as well. We have never had a written affirmation from the University about our status, or documentation of the relationship that we enjoy. The letter from the University president is an elegant way to reach a mutual objective for both organizations. A copy of the letter from the Baldwin Wallace President will be on display in the ILR office for those wishing to read the specifics of this significant document. Best of luck in your fall studies, and I look forward to having fun along with everyone else. Bob Ross President 3 REGISTRATION Class Registration opens August 19 at 10:30 a.m. and closes August 23 at 11:30 a.m. Membership in the ILR is required to register and attend classes. All members of record as of August 2, 2019 are eligible to register for Fall 2019 classes. If a class you have chosen has been filled, the fee will automatically be refunded unless you list an alternate selection. There will be no follow-up phone notification from ILR regarding filled classes. Classes may be added/changed until the close of registration. Class confirmation letters identifying class locations will be mailed shortly after registration closes. Class limits are set by room size, parking availability and/or presenter choice. Our practice is to observe a “first received, first enrolled” policy that is fair to all members. We do our best to meet your requests, but demand for a class often exceeds the available space. PLEASE NOTE: Most classes are not held on the actual BW campus, but at neighboring churches and other venues in and around Berea. WEATHER CONDITIONS IF THE BEREA CITY SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, ILR CLASSES WILL NOT MEET. THE ILR OFFICE ALSO WILL BE CLOSED. 4 REGISTRATION: HELP US GET IT RIGHT • Use a separate Registration Form and separate check for each student. • List alternate class choices in case your first choice is filled. • Clearly mark your class selection(s) on the proper line(s). • Review your Registration Form and check for accuracy before mailing. • Enclose your check (payable to Baldwin Wallace University) or Class Certificate with your Registration Form. • Access the ILR office voicemail 440-826-3188 for a daily announcement of which classes are closed or to respond to message(s) from the office. • Volunteers are available to assist you from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the above number Monday through Friday; or leave a message. • Registrations and checks received after August 23 at 11:30 a.m. will be returned. ILR CLASS CANCELLATION POLICY • If ILR cancels a class, a full refund will be issued unless two (2) class sessions have been presented, in which case there is no refund. • If a member cancels a class before registration closes, a full refund will be issued. • If a member cancels a class after registration closes and before the beginning of classes, and due to serious illness or death, a full refund will be issued. (Note: all three conditions must be met.) Except as noted, no refunds will be made after classes have begun. 5 2019 FALL CATALOG MONDAYS BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 9 FOR SIX WEEKS LIFESTYLE CHANGES: MOVING AWAY FROM THE FAD DIET Presenter: Vera Bartasavich 12:45 p.m. – 2:05 p.m. (Limit: 40 @ Mahler Museum) 1) Fad diet history (1800s-2019), pros & cons of these fad diets; 2) Healthier meal planning; 3) Shopping for healthier meals including the middle aisles; 4) Ingredient statements, nutrition facts panels & portion control; 5) Coping tools (apps, journaling, support, coping skills, dining away from home); 6) Living a non-fad lifestyle (cooking procedures, mindful eating, activity, stress management). INTRODUCTION TO AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY – PART 1 Presenter: Dennis Geffert 12:45 p.m. – 2:05 p.m. (Limit: 70 @ Christ United Church – Friendship Hall) An overview of the African American experience from the roots of slavery in Africa to the American Revolution. 1) Slavery in Africa: the role of Arabs and Europeans; 2) The Atlantic Slave Trade & European Colonialism; 3)“ROOTS” then & now; 4) Slavery in Colonial America; 5) Evolution of Slave Codes & the Growth of Racism in America; 6) Blacks in Revolutionary America. These topics are presented as baselines for class discussion. HISTORY OF CLEVELAND SPORTS Class Dates: Sept. 9, 16, 23, Oct. 7, 14, 21 Presenter: Doug Imhoff 12:45 p.m. – 2:05 p.m. (Limit: 75 @ Heritage Congregational Church) This class will focus on the History of Cleveland sports and their teams such as the Cleveland Indians, Cleveland Cavaliers and Cleveland Browns. Other sports in Cleveland (e.g., hockey, soccer, golf, tennis, bowling, etc.) will be discussed. We will talk about our teams’ owners, front office personnel, coaches and managers, the players (especially the Hall of Famers), and the stadiums and arenas that they have played in. BETWEEN THE WARS – AMERICA AND THE WORLD: 1918 - 1941 Presenter: Dennis Geffert 2:40 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Limit: 70 @ Christ United Church – Friendship Hall) This course will examine the ending and outcomes of World War I, focusing on the postwar world, particularly Europe. The domestic and foreign policies of the U.S. throughout the 1920s and 1930s, leading up to the outbreak of World War II. 1)The Armistice, Versailles and Wilson’s Darkest Hour; 2) A Return to Normalcy, the Early to mid-1920s; 3)Roaring 20s American Culture; 4)The Business of America in the 1920s, Crash and Depression; 5)FDR and the New Deal; 6)FDR and the 2nd New Deal, World Political Upheaval; 7)The Arsenal of Democracy and the Road to War. 6 PRESENTERS _________________________________________________________________________ Vera Bartasavich is a Certified Health Education Specialist and a Dietetic Technician, Registered. She earned graduate degrees in Health Education from Kent State University and Nutrition Education from Framingham State University. Vera has 30+ years of experience in the food industry and now presents health and wellness topics in a variety of settings. _________________________________________________________________________ Dennis Geffert, Bachelor of Arts – Tennessee State University, 1998. Master of Arts – Kent State University 2006. He began his career in education after previous careers in entertainment and transportation logistics. He is entering his 13th year at Cuyahoga Community College as an Adjunct Professor of History and Geography. _________________________________________________________________________ Doug Imhoff earned both a BA and MBA at Baldwin Wallace University. He is a Certified Public Accountant and worked as an internal auditor in various management positions for several companies in the Cleveland area. In addition, he has a lifelong interest in American and World history, government and politics. 7 MONDAYS BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 9 FOR SIX WEEKS FAMOUS FIGURES IN ART HISTORY – Repeat Presenter: Margaret Bakke 2:40 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Limit: 60 @ Middleburg Heights Community Church – Fellowship Hall 1) This class is an exploration into the lives and artwork of famous figures in Art History. Enjoy images of artwork from your favorite artists like 1) Michelangelo, 2) van Gogh and Monet, 3) The Monuments Men, 4) Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo, 5) Salvador Dali and Picasso, 6) Warhol and Norman Rockwell: all while learning about their lives and careers.