6263OsherWilmCatF18.qxp_Layout 1 6/27/18 4:04 PM Page 1 Wilmington OLFor adults 50+ • Serving the greaterLI Delaware Valley FALL 2018 | Sept. 4—Dec. 7 It’s your time to learn! Videos and Amazing History of WWI Poets: The Great 17 Viewpoints 18 the World’s Ships 22 War and Modern Memory olli.udel.edu/wilm 6263OsherWilmCatF18.qxp_Layout 1 6/27/18 4:04 PM Page 2 Make a Gift to OLLI! Join other friends of OLLI at the University of Delaware in expanding lifelong learning opportunities for current and future members by offering your support. Tax-deductible contributions of any amount can be directed to the OLLI program of your choice. To make your gift to OLLI at the University of Delaware, visit: olli.udel.edu/gifts New Opportunities Ahead! Looking to change careers? Want to advance in your job? Need practical new skills? UD professional development programs provide long-term benefits for short-term commitments. Business & IT | Drone Pilot Training | Education | Engineering & Science Healthcare & Health Sciences | Law | Pre-College | Safety | Test Prep pcs.udel.edu • 302-831-7600 • [email protected] 6263OsherWilmCatF18.qxp_Layout 1 6/27/18 4:04 PM Page 3 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at the University of Delaware in Wilmington Osher Lifelong Learning for ages 50+ Quick Reference AbOuT uS Council............................................................2 Diverse Program Offerings Committees ..................................................2 Staff ..................................................................2 Instructors ..........................................42–58 Auto Registration/ Parking................................35, 63, 64 Arts | Economics/Finance COuRSES IT/Computer | Humanities Course Schedule by Day ....................4–6 Health | History | Languages Arts ..................................................................7 Music | International Studies 971 34 Life Skills | Literature Humanities ................................................16 COURSES SUBJECTS Philosophy | Religion | Science Information Technology........................25 Languages ..................................................27 Math and Sciences ..................................32 About OLLI Community Service ................................37 The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Extracurricular Activities ......................37 the University of Delaware in Wilmington is a Disability Accommodations ........19 membership cooperative for adults 50+ to enjoy classes, teach, exchange ideas and travel Important Dates....Inside back cover together. The program provides opportunities Location/Directions ......................64 for intellectual development, cultural stimulation, personal growth and social interaction in an academic cooperative run by its members, who volunteer their time MEMbERSHIP and talents. Established as the Academy of Lifelong Learning in 1980 by the University of Delaware, in 2010 the Academy received endowment support from the Bernard Fees ..................................................................3 Osher Foundation. Membership is open to people from any state, 50 years of age or Membership Benefits................................3 older, and to the spouses of members at any age. Trips and Extracurricular Activities ........................................3, 60, 62 Arsht Hall, University of Delaware Registration..................................11, 59–62 2700 Pennsylvania Avenue, Wilmington, Delaware 19806-1169 Refunds ........................................................33 Phone: 302-573-4417 • Email: [email protected] Scholarships ..............................................21 www.olli.udel.edu/wilm Gift Certificates......27, inside back cover The advertising in this booklet subsidizes the cost of printing. The University receives no profit from it, nor does the University endorse any of the products of the advertisers. Volunteering ..........................9, 13, 60, 62 The University of Delaware is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and Title IX institution. Special Events Wednesdays..........39 For the University’s complete non-discrimination statement, please visit www.udel.edu/aboutus/legalnotices.html. Weather Closings ..........................29 CEP 6263 6/18 Printed on recycled paper. Background cover photo: Emily Reed 1 6263OsherWilmCatF18.qxp_Layout 1 6/27/18 4:04 PM Page 4 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at the University of Delaware in Wilmington COMMITTEE CHAIRS CURRICULUM COMMITTEE Council Executive Vice Chair—Martha Hays Co-Chairs—Susan Flook and Saul Reine J. Harry Feldman (2019), Chair Book Sale—Eric Sallee (A) Art History and Appreciation— Stuart Siegell Martha Hays (2020), Executive Vice Bulletin Boards and Displays— Chair Rhoda Dombchik (B) Fine Arts—Kenneth Farrance and Cree Hovsepian Ruth Sokolowski (2019), Vice Chair— Café Committee—Susan Arruda and (C) Performing Arts: Participation— Membership Ellen Goldstein Norwood Coleman Duplication—Rudy Frazier John Fulgoney (2020), Vice-Chair— (C) Performing Arts: Appreciation— Academics Facilities/Safety/Equipment—Martha Hays Stuart Siegell Robert Ehrlich (2019) Fundraising—Neil Cullen (D) General Studies—Parry Norling and Myriam Medinilla (2019) IT Pro Team—John Taylor and Saul Reine Susan Arruda Karen Ingram (2020) Reading Room—Susan Flook (E) Genealogy—Robert Ehrlich (F) Culture and Social Studies— Nedda Barth (2020) Reception—Joan Van Oosterhout Parry Norling and Susan Arruda Joan Van Oosterhout (2020) Strategic Planning— Boyd Sorenson (G) History: U.S.—Carolyn Stankiewicz Susan Arruda (2021) Travel—Carol Derosier (G) History: Non-U.S.—Robert Ehrlich Ellen Goldstein (2021) Wireless Device Registration— (H) Literature—Susan Flook Carol Callaghan and John Callaghan Neil Cullen (2021) (J) Philosophy and Religion—Susan Dagenais Boyd Sorenson (2021) Vice Chair of Academics—John Fulgoney (K) Writing—Helen Griffith and Lucie Shader (2021) Art—Mary Kate McKinley and Karen Foster Ruth Flexman Phil Weinberg (2019), Financial Officer Computer Coordination—Saul Reine and (L) Information Technology PC— Doug Johnston Ken Mulholland and Elaine O’Toole Joan Miller (ex officio), Past Council Chair Curriculum—Susan Flook and Saul Reine (M) Mobile Devices—Ken Mulholland Ken Mulholland, Council Advisor Distance Viewing Team—Anita Sterling (N) General IT—Ken Mulholland Jennifer Merrill (ex officio), Manager and Ken Mulholland (O) Languages—Jim Higgins and Marcia Adato, Secretary June a la Carte—Corky Conner and Mary Shenvi, James Weiher (emeritus) Larry Peterson (P) Life Sciences—Saul Reine and Stephen Toy University Staff Music—Paul Hess (Q) Health and Wellness—Saul Reine and Jennifer Merrill—Manager, Osher Learning Special Events Wednesdays—Ben Raphael Stephen Toy Centers and Joan Miller Andrea Majewski—Program Coordinator (Q) Health and Wellness: Tai Chi/Yoga— Summer Session—Karen Foster and Anna Marie D’Amico Joni Bero—Outreach Specialist John Fulgoney (R) Physical Sciences and Math— Jenna Ford—Administrative Assistant II Vice Chair of Membership—Ruth Sokolowski Carolyn Stankiewicz Ellen Saienni—Administrative Assistant II Marketing—Linda Kellogg and (S) Economics, Finance, Political Science and Pam Vari—Administrative Assistant II Steve DeVeber Law—Peter Galleshaw and Jack Schmutz Kathleen DiCamilla—Office Support Diversity Team—Larry Peterson (X) Extracurricular—Parry Norling and New Member Relations—Anne Hampton Susan Flook Dorothy Hofer—Office Support and Ellen Goldstein (Y) Community Services—Eleanor Pollak Colleen Olexa—Office Support Newsletter—Robert Ehrlich and Elaine Scholz Tim Ward—Classroom Technology Instructor Recruiting—Parry Norling Outreach—Myriam Medinilla Technician III Audiovisual Team—Anita Sterling and Registration—Sylvia Bachman Jay Higgin—Audiovisual Technician Ken Mulholland Socials—Joan Ellis Brian Medina—Audiovisual Technician Secretary—Judy Diner Volunteer Development—Lucie Shader John Wolf—Audiovisual Technician Jennifer Merrill (ex officio), Manager and Ken Chisholm Andrea Majewski (ex officio), Program Weekly Activities Notice—Cree Hovsepian Coordinator 2 6263OsherWilmCatF18.qxp_Layout 1 6/27/18 4:04 PM Page 5 Become a member! Come join us at OLLI. The fall 2018 membership fee is $260. The 2018-2019 annual membership fee, which includes fall and spring, is $445. Scholarship assistance is available; see page 21 for more information. See page 7 for information about our Open House. Lifelong Learning extracurricular activities (pages 37–41) Lifelong Learning This Week,bulletin Membership Benefits in addition to five courses. Sign up for boards and postings include extracurricular activities on the back of information about upcoming events. the registration form or online. Lifelong Learning Courses Events Open to the Public Membership includes up to five courses Trips On many Friday afternoons, a lecture or each semester (pages 7–36). Member trips and class trips are activity is offered that is free and open Classes meet once a week in Arsht Hall planned by the Travel Committee and to the public (page 41). Check the weekly during the day, Monday through Friday. instructors in coordination with activities notice Osher Lifelong Learning University staff. Upcoming trips are This Week,bulletin boards and postings Community Service Courses advertised on the travel board at Arsht for information about upcoming events. Members have an opportunity to give Hall. Requests for disability Bring friends and introduce them to back to the community by participating accommodations