Contents Volunteer! It’s Your OLLI .................................................................. ii All About OLLI .................................................................................. iii OLLI Organization ............................................................................ iv Courses 100 Art and Music ...................................................................................... 1 200 Economics and Finance ....................................................................... 3 300 History ................................................................................................ 5 400 Literature, Theater, and Writing .......................................................... 7 500 Languages ........................................................................................... 11 600 Religious Studies ................................................................................. 12 650 Humanities and Social Sciences ........................................................... 13 700 Current Events..................................................................................... 16 800 Science, Technology, and Health .......................................................... 17 900 Other Topics ........................................................................................ 20 Special Events Fall for the Book ........................................................................................ 22 Lectures ..................................................................................................... 25 Performances ............................................................................................ 34 Virtual Social Events .................................................................................. 34 Between Term Events ................................................................................ 35 Clubs ............................................................................................... 36 Membership and Registration .......................................................... 41 Registration Form ............................................................................ 43 Schedule .......................................................................................... 45 Friends of OLLI ................................................................................. 48 Cover photo by Dave Talaber i Volunteer! It’s Your OLLI! Did you know that OLLI is run by member-volunteers? Courses, clubs, special events, social activities, publications, and classroom services—all are developed by members like you. OLLI simply would not exist without the dedication of our wonderful member-volunteers. Volunteering at OLLI is not only rewarding, it can also be life-altering for many members. Make new friends, build community, develop new skills, and shape the future of OLLI! Don’t wait to be asked; OLLI is always on the lookout for help! To learn more about volunteer opportunities, visit the “Our Organization” page on the OLLI website (olli.gmu.edu/our- organization/) or contact us today: [email protected] or leave a message at (703) 503-3384 (OLLI office). Thank you for your service! Plan Socials with the Member Services Committee Teach! Join the Board or a Committee and plan the future of OLLI! ii All About OLLI ** Please be aware, OLLI fall offerings will be online ** Who We Are Purchase the eGift card on the OLLI member portal (olli.gmu.edu) or by emailing the OLLI registrar: The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at George Mason [email protected]. University (OLLI Mason) offers daytime courses, lectures, special events, and other activities during eight-week George Mason University Privileges terms in the spring and fall, a four-week winter term, and a six-week summer term. There are no exams, no credits, OLLI members with an annual membership are entitled no college degree required or offered, and no age to a George Mason University ID card, which provides threshold. library privileges, discounted Mason gym membership, Course leaders are members of OLLI, Mason faculty, or and other benefits (subject to temporary COVID others who enjoy sharing their knowledge. OLLI is restrictions). A free Mason email account with access to particularly proud of all of its volunteer teachers and the Mason intranet is also available. To apply for an ID speakers, many of whom are well-known experts in their card, fill out an application, available on the OLLI website fields. The views expressed are those of the instructors (under MainMenu/Documents/Docstore—scroll down to and do not reflect the official policy or position of OLLI or the “forms and other document section”), and mail it to George Mason University. the main office: 4210 Roberts Road Fairfax, VA 22032 Members pay annual dues and may attend as many activities as they wish, subject to space availability. There may be charges for materials and for some Status of Fall Term 2020 special events. Out of an abundance of caution during the COVID-19 OLLI Mason publishes an email newsletter (OLLI E-News), pandemic and in anticipation of a resurgence this fall, all a catalog each term, an online membership directory, OLLI Mason classes and events will be held online fall and a Member Handbook. An annual literary journal, term. OLLI Ink, and, from time to time, the Poets of OLLI Our Zoom classroom has proven very popular with OLLI collection, are also published. members, providing them unlimited access to scores of OLLI Mason is one of many Osher Lifelong Learning enriching virtual classes and socials. Escape the isolation Institutes affiliated with the Bernard Osher Foundation of social distancing, learn a new language, enjoy the arts, and is also a member of the Road Scholar Institute discuss current events, discover local history—classes in Network. OLLI is a nonprofit, equal-opportunity 501(c)(3) every subject are available from the safety of your organization and does not discriminate on any basis. home. You can also explore a hobby and make new friends by joining an OLLI club or a virtual social event. How to Join Zoom links for online offerings will be sent to you upon Any person may obtain an annual membership by enrollment. registering online (olli.gmu.edu) or by completing the registration form on page 43 and submitting it to OLLI with the required check(s). ** IMPORTANT REGISTRATION DATES ** Give the Gift of OLLI Fall priority registration begins What better way to show appreciation for someone Tuesday, August 18 at 9:00 am special than by giving an OLLI eGift card? The card can be and ends Wednesday August 26 at noon. purchased in any amount to apply toward an OLLI Register online at olli.gmu.edu membership or event/materials fees. It makes the perfect retirement, birthday, or holiday gift. The gift of Registrations also may be mailed to: OLLI is great: captivating classes, fabulous field trips, and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute 4210 Roberts Road sensational socials to indulge both mind and soul! Fairfax, VA 22032 iii OLLI Organization OLLI Program Planning OLLI is a member-driven organization with a Committee Chairs………….Doris Bloch, Kathryn Russell, Board of Directors elected by the membership Nancy Scheeler, Russell Stone and representing all OLLI members. All activities Loudoun Program……….….Barbara Wilan, Kathie West are managed by an executive director, staff, and Reston Program………………………………..…Stan Schretter volunteers. Program Associates……………………..Alice Slayton Clark, Shannon Kim Morrow Program planning subject group chairs are listed at Board of Directors the beginning of each subject section of the catalog. President………………………………………………….….Paul Howard [email protected] Fall 2020 Catalog Production Vice President.………………………………………….…..Mel Russell Treasurer.………………………………………Marguerite Johnson Editors……..................................Anna Fotias, Leti Labell, Secretary…………………….…………………………David Osterman Beth Lambert, Stephanie Stahr Proofreaders……….Doris Bloch, Rebecca Jann, Leti Labell, Al Smuzynski Marianne Metz Karen Murphy, Susan Van Hemel Michelle Blandburg Charles Silver Catalog Associate…………..…………………………… Leigh Knox Lillian Brooks Diane Stanley Bob Heyer Dave Talaber Staff Fred Kaiser Bill Taylor Executive Director…………………………………Jennifer Disano Gloria Loew Rita Way [email protected] Rosemary Lubinski Carolyn Wyatt Administrator …………………………………….Susan Todenhoft [email protected] Finance Associate ……………………………………….Karen Nash Jennifer Disano, Executive Director [email protected] Communications/Program Associate… Alice Slayton Clark Other Key OLLI Positions [email protected] Audiovisual Support.…………………………………...Paul Howard Program Associate….………………….Shannon Kim Morrow Development..……...….Michelle Blandburg, Angie Talaber [email protected] OLLI E-News…………...……………………………….Paul Van Hemel Registrar……………………….……………………………….Susan Job [email protected] Facilities.………………………………………………………...Mel Russell Tallwood Site Assistant ………………………………Mike Emery Finance………………………….…….…….…………...Dave Osterman [email protected] Governance.………………………………………………...Lillian Brooks Loudoun Site Assistant ……………………………….Leigh Knox Landscaping…………………………..Sally Berman, Sigrid Carlson [email protected] Reston Site Assistant ……………….Dallas Joder Loudoun Coordinator…………………………………………..Vacant [email protected] Member Services , Chair……………….………………..Toni Acton Off-Site Assistants ………………………………..Meg Przybylski Member Services, Hospitality…………………...Elaine Leonard [email protected] Member Services, New Member Advisory….….Toni Acton Nancy Klein [email protected] Member Services,