cademy for ifelong earning A Program of the Oregon State University Alumni Association REVISED VERSION: 2 ADDED CLASSES Fall 2009 Schedule Of Classes • WORLD C ULTURES : IRAN • ARTS • HUMANITIES • SCIENCE • ISSUES & I DEAS CLASSES BEGIN SEPTEMBER 29 www.ALL-osuaa.org FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS WHAT IS ALL ? The Academy for Lifelong Learning (ALL), established in 2002, is a self-funded, peer-led, membership organization. ALL embraces learning as a lifelong process. As such, members, now numbering more than 300, support the Academy's objectives through their participation as students, as presenters, and generally in the successful operation of the program. In addition to the administrative body, the ALL Advisory Council, and the ALL Curriculum Committee, there are several other committees essential to the total effort. Your involvement in ALL beyond being a student is welcomed and encouraged. Please contact any member of the Advisory Council or Curriculum Committee for additional information. Get ALL involved! You do not need to be an OSU alumnus or a retiree to be a member of ALL. Periodic socials (coffee/tea) are held throughout the term in the Fireside Room before or after classes for people to visit and share ideas. There will be advance announcements of dates and times. Class suggestions are welcome and encouraged. CORVALLIS WHERE ARE THE CLASSES HELD? Harrison Blvd. Most ALL classes meet in the Meeting Room of the First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ. Street Oregon Street th Street The church is located at 4515 SW West Hills Road, Street Street th State rd nd 35 rd 4 th 3 about a mile west of 35 Street. The Church has ample University 2 53 ← → 4515 ← parking behind the building. Headsets for enhanced WillametteRiver West Hills Rd. Western Blvd. hearing during the classes are available for use. Class rn te es attendees are asked to turn off (or set to vibrate only) all W cell phones and pagers during classes. 20 34 Philomath Blvd. HOW DO I JOIN? Membership in ALL is $100 per year. While you do not have to be affiliated with OSU in any way or be a member of the OSU Alumni Association (OSUAA), there is a five percent reduction in the ALL membership fee for those who are members of OSUAA. You may attend as few or as many classes as you wish for a full year beginning the term in which you join. (Additional fees are charged for a few classes to cover books, travel, class materials, meals, etc.). If you attended just two out of every three classes offered, each class would cost less than $1 to attend — What A Deal!! HOW DO I PAY? You can pay either by personal check or with a credit card. Just enter the appropriate information in the specified area on the Registration Form (INSERT 1). Your personal information will be handled with care and without risk of identity theft or misuse of credit card information. Please register as soon as possible and preferably before September 14 th . Having the anticipated class attendance helps with class planning. Join or register today! WHAT IS THE CLASS CANCELLATION HOW DO I CONTACT ALL? POLICY? Address: Academy for Lifelong Learning If weather is questionable, members must evaluate their OSU Alumni Association personal risk in attending classes. It should be noted that 204 CH2M Hill Alumni Center in icy conditions, the better approach to the Church is Corvallis, Oregon 97331-6303 from 53 rd St. Classes will usually be held unless the Phone: (541) 737-9405 and leave a message. We Presenter chooses to cancel. If a class must be canceled, will try to return your call within 24 hours. ALL will inform members as soon as possible by E-mail: [email protected] sending an e-mail notice of cancellation and by placing a Web: www.ALL-osuaa.org cancellation message on the ALL telephone message. (includes the current class When in doubt, check your email or dial 737-9405. descriptions and Registration Form) CONTENTS PAGES SPECIAL T OPIC : G ALILEO — H IS WORK AND T IMES 4 IRAN 4 - 5 ARTS 6 - 7 HUMANITIES 8 - 9 SCIENCE 10 - 11 ISSUES & I DEAS 12 - 13 ADVISORY C OUNCIL & C URRICULUM C OMMITTEE 13 CLASS S ELECTION - Y OUR C OPY 14 CALENDAR 15 REGISTRATION INSERT 3 SPECIAL T OPIC : G ALILEO — H IS WORK AND T IMES In 1609, Galileo, born Galileo di Vincenzo Bonaiuti de’ Galilei in 1564, demonstrated his first telescope. In 1610, he published an account of his observations of the moons of Jupiter. Using a combination of observation and mathematical analysis, he argued in favor of the Copernican theory of a Sun-centered universe over the then-dominant Earth-centered theories. Steven Hawking and Albert Einstein have both noted his significant contributions to modern science. ALL is marking the 400 th anniversary of his first telescope by offering several classes dealing with his life, times, and contributions. These classes will be marked with the Galileo icon: 1. I RAN FALL 2009 Tuesdays, 9:30 - 11:30 AM unless otherwise noted in the class listing The Ancient Persians Tuesday, Sept. 29, 9:30 Gary Ferngren, OSU Professor of History, will trace the history of the Persians from the creation of the Persian Empire by Cyrus the Great in 550 B.C. to its conquest by Alexander the Great in 331 B.C. Among the topics discussed will be the Persian wars with the Greeks, Persian art, and the Persian contribution to religion in Zoroastrianism. Host: Lloyd Swanson Strategies in Working with Iranian Immigrants in the United States Monday, Oct. 5, 1:30 While immigrants come to the United States for many different reasons, the change brings a host of difficulties considering the nature of the culture from where they came in comparison to what they encounter in the U.S. Marjan Baradar, Licensed Professional Counselor in Private Practice, will discuss how these changes affect the lives of these immigrants as well as insights and strategies to use to assist those who come in contact with these groups. Host: David Eiseman How Did It All Begin (and Continue)? History of Religion and Major Creation Myths Wed., Oct. 14, 1:30 Jon Goman, D. Min., Episcopal chaplain at OSU and LBCC instructor, will draw from his studies of various religious traditions and accompanying sacred writings to familiarize the audience with the diverse heritage in Iran. He will focus on the indigenous faith, Zoroastrianism, and glance at subsequent religious development in the area, especially Shi’a Islam, and Baha’i . Host: Carolyn Wilhelm Living With Incongruity Tuesday, Oct. 20, 9:30 Writer and lecturer, Iranian-born Aria Minu-Sepehr will consider his native land as a crossroads — a nation at once torn and united by its chasmic roots. The Iranian national character, as it turns out, is as much a product of dogma and tradition as it is progressive and modern in its tastes and attitudes. This presentation looks at the roots of the split and the manner in which that split is sustained in a modern age. Host: Carolyn Wilhelm Personal Observations of Iran Thirty Years After the Revolution Tuesday, Oct. 27, 9:30 Azadeh Zekri and Omid Rajaee, Electrical Engineering graduate students at OSU, will introduce themselves and comment on a DVD lecture recently given by the travel writer/TV personality, Rick Steves. Azadeh and Omid are a young Iranian couple from Isfahan. They could be called, “Children of the Revolution,” since they were both born in the 1980s. The Steves lecture was given as an introduction to his recent PBS special on Iran, which many of us have probably seen on OPB. There will be opportunities for Q&A. Host: Carolyn Wilhelm 4 Continued IRAN Tuesdays, 9:30 - 11:30 AM unless otherwise noted in the class listing Overcoming Barriers in Understanding Iranian Culture Monday, Nov. 2, 1:30 Marjan Baradar will return to discuss the strategies that help healthcare providers enhance their ability to reach out to Iranian clients. She will look at a few examples to help individuals understand how barriers cause problems with immigrants in helping professions. Finally, she will invite any questions and stories others want to share. Host: David Eiseman Gala Dinner -- Iranian Cultural Adventure Wednesday Nov. 4, 6:00PM First course: Cheese and Walnut Spread with pita and lavas (Nan-o panier-o-gerdu) T UR Stuffed Grape leaves (Dolmeh-ye barg-e mo) KM EN IS Second course: TURKEY TA Noodle Soup (Ash-e reshteh) N Main course: AN Shish Kabab A ST RI ← NI SY K A Jeweled Rice (Javaher polow) UW H IR FG Yogurt Khoresh (Yogurt Khoresh-e mast) AI A A IRANT Q Dessert: Cardamon Rice Cookies (Nan-e berenji) Saffron Rice Pudding (Soleh zard) AN ST Beverages: KI Wine, tea, and coffee SAUDI PA ARABIA Location: Valley Catering at the Club House 6097 NE Ebony Lane, Adair Village Cost: $28.00 , including gratuity [ Submit Payment with Class Registration ] Iran: Diverse Traditions, Cultural Aspects, and the Changing Role of Women Tuesday, Nov. 10, 9:30 Mehra Shirazi, OSU Instructor of Women Studies, will describe the rich social heritage of her native country, as well as changes coming about due to modernization and internationalism. Her topics will be illustrated with slides and cover cultural celebrations, holidays, dress codes, male-female relationships, kinship, marriage, and food. She will also discuss the changing role of women in the current social, political, and economic conditions. Host: Marie Mingo A Historical Glimpse of Iran (Persia) Over the Centuries Wednesday, Nov. 18, 1:30 Massoud Saberian, Principal Transportation Engineer, Lake Oswego, will provide a non-historian’s perspective on Iran over the past 5,000 years, from the pre-Persian Empire to present-day Iran.