OLLI at Duke Spring 2020 1 Welcome! Welcome to the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Duke University. Our History: OLLI at Duke began in 1977 as the Duke Institute for Learning in Retirement (DILR) as part of Duke Continuing Studies under the direction of Dr. Paula Gilbert. We began as a joint venture of Continuing Education and the Center for the Study of Aging and Human Development, and our membership has grown from the original 42 members to more than 2400 members. DILR became the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) in 2006 when we received the second $1 million grant, and our name was changed to reflect the Bernard Osher Foundation’s generous contribution. Today, OLLI at Duke is one of the oldest and largest (#7) institutes within the Osher Lifelong Learning Network, a group of more than 123 institutes across the country dedicated to meeting the needs of older learners and extending the demographic reach of colleges and universities. Our Mission Statement: The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Duke University, called OLLI at Duke, seeks to engage the minds, elevate the spirits, and foster the well-being of its members through a wide range of educational programs and opportunities for volunteer service and social activity. We exemplify Duke Uni- versity’s commitment to community service and lifelong learning through our collaborative work with academic and professional groups, area retirement centers, various research projects on aging, and other institutes for learning in retirement. We are a learning community. The OLLI Curriculum Committee, comprised of more than 30 volunteers, is responsible for curating the courses and recruiting the instructors for more than 400 courses a year. These volunteers invest hundreds of hours meeting with prospective instructors and coaching them through the course proposal process. OLLI members have wide-ranging interests in history, literature, the natural and social sciences, fine arts, and current events. While our courses conform to an arts and sciences curriculum, we also offer workshops on a variety of topics that don’t necessarily meet that criterion. Our course offerings are based on members’ requests, the expertise of class leaders, variety, and balance. OLLI at Duke instructors include peer teachers, university professors, graduate students, independent scholars, business professionals, artists, writers, and community experts. We embrace “learning for the love of it.” Our members and instructors appreciate the fact that there are no tests, grades, or educational requirements. While OLLI courses rarely require homework, active participation is essential, ranging from contributing to class discussion to sharing the results of one’s own research and keeping up with assigned readings. OLLI is growing! OLLI courses are offered at 23 locations in Durham, Wake, Orange, and Chatham Counties. Most classes are held in the education building at Judea Reform Congregation, 1933 W. Cornwallis Road in Durham, and at The Bishop’s House on Duke’s East Campus. Most classes meet once a week for 1½ hours. We have been operating at maximum capacity for several years, so occasionally a new classroom is added to accommodate the growth. An active search for a new classroom hub for OLLI at Duke is currently underway. OLLI at Duke is a cooperative venture. More than 500 volunteers are involved in making the magic happen for OLLI members. Getting involved is a great way to make new connections and build community. We rely on the contributions and participation, both in class and out, of each member. Members teach courses, coordinate lecture series, lead small-group discussions, organize activities and volunteer projects, serve on the Board of Advisors and committees, act as class assistants, help with data management and administration, and volun- teer for all the tasks that ensure the excellence of OLLI at Duke. Becoming a member of OLLI at Duke is easy. We have an annual membership fee of $45. Members may participate in activities and social events, receive mailings, and vote in elections, even if they are not taking courses in a given term. For more information, see the registration information and form in the center of the catalog. Each term, we hold a Meet & Greet for new members; see back cover for details. 2 Spring 2020 Courses by Subject Art & Architecture ......................... 16-19 Computers & Photography ........... 19-22 Economics, Finances & Retirement .............................. 22-25 Hands-On Art ............................... 25-29 Health & Wellness ........................ 30-35 History & Current Affairs ............... 35-42 Language, Literature & Drama ...... 43-46 Lifestyles ....................................... 47-49 Performing Arts ............................ 50-54 Religion & Philosophy ................... 54-55 Science & Technology .................. 56-61 Social Science & Culture .............. 62-65 Writing .......................................... 65-66 Course Indices By Day ............................................ 8-10 Short Courses & Workshops (1-4 sessions) ..................................11 Planning Your Course Schedule Evening Courses ................................11 By Venue .......................................12-13 OLLI at Duke courses are organized by Subject in this By Instructor ..................................14-15 catalog (see list at right). We also have several indices you can reference when choosing your courses: Social Events • Index by Day is helpful if you are interested in courses Meet & Greet ........................ back cover on a particular day or time, including weekends. • Index by Instructor is useful if you are interested in Other which courses are being taught by a particular instructor. Important Dates ................................... 5 • Index by Venue is handy if you are interested in courses OLLI Code of Conduct ......................... 6 at your favorite venue or need to stay close to a particular Instructor Appreciation......................... 6 location. Venue Abbreviations & Addresses ....... 8 Community Engagement Initiative ........ 8 • The Short Courses & Workshops index, sorted by day Activities & and start date, is helpful if your schedule doesn’t allow Special Interest Groups ............. 67-68 for participation in a course that runs the entire term. Course Schedule Worksheet ............. 71 • The Evening Courses index is helpful for quick reference to courses that meet after 5:00pm, if your schedule Join Us! doesn’t allow for participation during the day. OLLI at Duke Information ..................4-6 Use the Course Schedule Worksheet on page 71 to help Registration FAQs ........................ 69-71 you plan your schedule. Note that Course ID #’s are critical How to Register ............................ insert to being able to register. Refer to them while registering Registration Forms ....................... insert online and to track course confirmations or wait-list status. Volunteer Form ............................. insert Cover photograph by Megan Mendenhall; photograph above by Bill Snead © Duke University, all rights reserved 3 About OLLI at Duke OLLI at Duke Board of Advisors Spring Registration & Administration Registration for spring term courses opens at OLLI at Duke operates under the auspices of 9:00am on Wednesday, March 25, for Saturday, Duke Continuing Studies. Officers of the Board Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday courses, and at of Advisors of this membership organization are 9:00am on Thursday, March 26, for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday courses. elected by OLLI members in the spring term. The OLLI Board of Advisors serves as a resource Online: The quickest way to register is online. for the director of OLLI and meets ten times a You have the best chance of getting into the year. The OLLI board president appoints com- most popular courses by registering online. This mittee chairpersons. Board members and more requires that you create a login and secure a than 500 volunteers provide the experience and User Name and password in advance of registra- hard work that guide, enrich, and ensure the tion day. There is a helpful video posted on the learnmore.duke.edu/OLLI website that provides excellence of OLLI at Duke. tips and strategies for successful online registra- If you are interested in getting more involved, tion. You can change the first password you re- please contact Kathy Parrish at Kathy.Parrish@ ceive to one that is easier to remember. duke.edu or 919-681-3476 to find out more about By Paper: If you wish to register using the course volunteer and leadership opportunities. registration form in the catalog, you may drop off 2019-2020 Officers (one-year elected term) forms at The Bishop’s House on the scheduled President: Matt Epstein Registration Days between 9:00am and 4:00pm. Vice-President: Marion Jervay There is no priority or preferences given for early drop off. Past President: Ginny Knight Recording Secretary: Mike Bahnaman By Phone: You can also register over the phone by calling the Registration Team at 919-684-6259. Advisors at Large (two-year elected term) Since we have only two registration staff, you To 2020: Stuart Kaplan, Alan Teasley may receive a recording. Leave a message and To 2021: Margaret Brill, Abdul Waheed one of them will call you back in the order your Committee Chairs (one-year appointed term) call was received. Community Engagement: Virginia Lee See “How to Register” in the registration insert for Curriculum: Beth Anderson details. Registration