STREAM INTO FALL WITH OLLI Art by Gulf Park OLLI Member Henry Stiller “Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and attended to with diligence.” ―Abigail Adams Fall 2019 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute The University of Southern Mississippi Online and walk-in registration begins at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, August 26. Phone registration begins at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 27 PG 2 ADS GO HERE!The Claiborne at Hattiesburg is unique in its delivery of assisted living, independent living and memory care services. Our private apartments, beautiful courtyards, fine dining and memorable activities give the finest senior living experience for adults 55 and older. Our nurses and resident assistants are onsite 24/7 so that families can rest in confidence knowing that our associates are giving their very best. 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You’re sure to find plenty to do and something for everyone. OLLI is a place where we are always happy to see you. Come often! Paula, Tay, Maryann and Diane The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at The University of Southern Mississippi invites you to an art exhibit featuring the work of OLLI member LINDA YORK SEPT. 2019 – DEC. 2019 Reception on Friday, October 25, 2019 from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Peck House | 3601 Pearl Street | Hattiesburg This event is free and open to the public. 3 IMPORTANT INFORMATION MEMBERSHIP AND CLASS REGISTRATION PAYMENTS AND REFUNDS Walk-in and online registration begins at 10:00 a.m. on How should I pay? You can pay online at the time of Monday, August 26, phone registration begins at 10:00 a.m. registration or you may come into the office and pay by on Tuesday, August 27 and classes begin on Monday, credit/debit card, or check on both campuses, and while September 9. You may come to either campus location and Hattiesburg continues to accept cash, our Gulf Park campus enroll in person or you may register online at does not. NOTE: payments are due within 3 days of www.campusce.net/usm. registering or your seat may be forfeited. Am I able to mail in my registration? We prefer that all class What happens if I paid for a class and it is canceled? When registrations be done through our online system at a class, seminar, or field trip is cancelled, all members are www.campusce.net/usm. If it is not feasible for you to register online, you may call the office nearest you and a staff notified by phone or email and OLLI staff will credit to your member will register you over the phone beginning Tuesday, OLLI account the amount paid. August 27. May I request a refund? If you paid with a credit card, a CLASS CANCELLATION POLICY refund will be applied to your credit card when the class is OLLI reserves the right to cancel any class at any time, for any canceled, or you withdraw within the guidelines. OLLI does reason. Please remember many classes and field trips often not issue cash refunds. Instead, enrollees may choose to have a waitlist. If you cannot attend, please release your request a refund by completing a W-9 to receive a space for someone on the waitlist. remittance check. Those who request a refund or COMMUNICATIONS reimbursement should contact the office to begin the We email an “OLLI Office Update” weekly or as needed to process within 10 working days of cancellation. keep you informed of upcoming events and cancellations. If Membership dues cannot be refunded. you have given us an email address but are not receiving Can I use credits from semester to semester? We will gladly emails, add [email protected] and [email protected] to apply your credits to pay for classes, seminars and field your address book. Also, check your junk or spam folder if you trips in a future semester. Members may not use credits are not receiving emails from OLLI. This is the best way to be toward membership dues. kept informed of current and upcoming activities. What happens if I can't attend a class? If you cancel at least PARKING one week prior to a class or seminar, a credit will be issued Parking lots for the Hattiesburg campus are provided on N. for future registrations. If you choose not to attend a 37th Avenue between Pearl St. and Montague Blvd. Handicapped-accessible parking is available in that lot and at course or field trip without contacting the office in advance the building entrance on 36th Avenue. For our Gulf Park of the event, no credit or refund will be issued. campus, parking is available in any lot by permit only. You FIRST-AID KIT/DEFIBRILLATOR MUST come to the Gulf Park office to register your vehicle. In Hattiesburg, OLLI has a defibrillator located next to the No permit is required to park in the Hattiesburg OLLI lot. east entrance of the Peck House. A first-aid kit is located in INCLEMENT WEATHER the Peck House kitchen cupboard above the microwave OLLI follows the policy of The University of Southern oven. First aid and CPR signs are posted. Mississippi in times of inclement weather. If USM closes COMMITMENT TO DATA SECURITY either the Hattiesburg or Gulf Park campuses because of Southern Miss is dedicated to preventing unauthorized weather conditions, OLLI will also cancel classes. Rely on information access, maintaining information accuracy, and trusted news sources when the National Weather Service ensuring the appropriate use of information. We strive to issues a storm watch or warning. Please do not risk traveling have appropriate physical, electronic and managerial until danger has passed safeguards to secure the information we collect in all formats: on paper, electronically and verbally. Security practices are consistent with the policies of the university, the laws and regulatory practices of the state of Mississippi, and multiple federal agencies. 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS Hattiesburg Courses Gulf Park Courses Arts 15 - 16 Arts 6 - 7 Health and Fitness 16 - 18 Health and Fitness 7 Humanities 18 - 19 Humanities 8 - 9 Field Trips 13 - 14 Field Trips 13 - 14 Literature and Language 20 Literature and Language 9 Personal Enrichment 20 - 21 Personal Enrichment 10 Science and Technology 22 Science and Technology 11 Special Events 12 Special Events 12 Travel 23 Travel 12 - 13 Special Interest Groups 23 Special Interest Groups 23 Instructor Biographies 26 - 28 Instructor Biographies 24 - 25 5 ART – GULF PARK Theatre Movement in New Orleans and Its Effect on base and a variety of colorful materials to create a unique the Gulf Coast – Free (Open to Public) addition to their backyard. Design templates and hands- Friday, September 6 on assistance will be provided. Tips and techniques on 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. how to properly use tools, how to apply tesserae, and Gulf Park, Fleming Education Center Auditorium how to grout will be discussed. Fall Kick-Off led by Dr. Will Koolsbergen Join OLLI in kicking off the fall 2019 semester with a little The Poinsettia Flower - $25 Thursday, October 10 history in theater. This lecture will examine how the 19th century theater in New Orleans impacted community 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. theater on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The movement OFFSITE: Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art, resulted in multiple theaters in Biloxi, Gulfport, Ocean Pottery Building, 386 Beach Blvd., Biloxi Springs, and Pass Christian. Seminar led by Charlie Mabry Join OLLI in creating a porcelain poinsettia flower “Scenic” Drive - $15 hanging accent you'll love! This decorative sculpture will Mondays, October 14 and October 21 bring some popping 3D art to your living space. Supply 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. cost included in seminar fee. Two-Part Seminar led by Dr. Will Koolsbergen Join OLLI behind the scenes of a community theater Oyster Canvas Art by YOU - $25 Monday, October 28 production. Participants will be given a script to read and attend dress rehearsals. They will then attend a play on 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. their own with a follow-up class for group discussion. Seminar led by Brynn Santalla Be amazed at the artist in you! Come create your very How to Create Landscape Art with Pastels - $25 own acrylic canvas artwork. Paint a piece that will fit in Mondays, September 9 - October 7 your home perfectly. The instructor will walk you 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. through the painting process step by step. No experience Five-Week Class led by Henry Stiller necessary.