Olli Spring 2012

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OLLI@CSUMB, a non-profit organization, is one of more than 100 Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes nationwide and is made possible thanks to the generous support of The Bernard Osher Foundation, in-kind support from CSU Monterey Bay, membership fees, and donations from people like you!

ABOUT US OLLI@CSUMB provides personal enrichment opportunities for people age 50 and better through an ever-ex-panding offering of over 65 unique, university-based courses and experiences annually. At OLLI@CSUMB, mem-bers explore academic subjects that embrace history, philosophy, science, the arts, current events, and much more, through interaction with outstanding faculty and a vibrant community of learners.

MEMBERSHIP One must be a member to participate in OLLI courses. Membership is included in all 4 levels of enrollment. Interested in experiencing a taste of OLLI before enrolling as a member? Our single session lectures are a great way to get to know OLLI@CSUMB.

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Congratulations for being part of a great success story! In Fall 2011, The Bernard Osher Foundation awarded OLLI@CSUMB with an endowment gift to continue lifelong learning here on the Monterey Peninsula.

These funds will be invested by CSU Monterey Bay with the resulting interest being used to partially fund operational costs each year. This contribution is a true statement of confidence in OLLI@CSUMB as we have now become a nationally-recognized program of distinction. While this stabilizes the future of the program, the annual funds received from the endowment gift actually represent an effective cut to our budget. However, we are confident that through fundraising efforts, community awareness and continued outreach, we will see growth and sustainability for years to come.

Your commitment to learning and your involvement within the campus community has played an enormous role in our progress, and everyone involved can be proud of what we have accomplished together. A special thanks to every single volunteer who has given his or her time to OLLI@CSUMB in any way over the past five years. We will continue to keep our fees as low as possible, and we welcome your tax deductible donations. Contributions allow us to provide the broadest possible access to all that OLLI offers.

If OLLI@CSUMB has had a positive impact on you personally, I’d like to ask you to consider doing one of more of the following:

Share your enthusiasm: Encourage a friend to join OLLI@CSUMBContribute a donation: Support our continued success Volunteer: We are actively seeking members for the OLLI Ambassador’s Council, Curriculum Committee and Resource Development Team

Sincerely,

Michele CromptonDirector of OLLI@CSUMB

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Cover illustration and catalog design by Arthur Simons

A heartfelt thanks to the OLLI Ambassadors & Curriculum Committee: Brenda Aronowitz, David Epel, Barbara Ford, Pat Hanson, Chris Hasegawa, Karen Kadushin, Jeffrey Munks, George Riley, Eileen Tremain, Doug Wilhelm, Jay Zwagerman, and Editorial Consultant Patrice Vecchione.

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The OLLI Writers’ CircleWhether you’re a beginning writer or published pro-fessional seeking constructive feedback, the OLLI Writers’ Circles offer a creative, collaborative atmo-sphere in which to improve your writing. Each writer is given time to share their work, seek feedback and brainstorm new projects. Each OLLI Writers’ Circle is open to all levels. The Morning Circle is for writ-ers who have participated in OLLI Writing Circles for at least four consecutive semesters. The Midday Circle is for returning Circle participants and those new to the OLLI Writing Circle process. Register ear-ly—space is limited! (Please call to check availability before registering in the Morning Circle.)

Dates: Thursdays, Jan. 19, 26; Feb. 2, 16, 23; Mar. 1, 15, 22 (8 sessions) Morning: 9:00 – 11:00am Midday: 11:00am – 1:00pm Place: OLLI@CSUMB Fee: $90

Elin Kelsey, PhD is a renowned environmentalist, educator and award-winning author. Her most recent books are Hey! Not Your Typical Book About the Environment and Watching Gi-ants: The Secret Lives of Whales. Elin consults on international environmental projects and is an adjunct professor at Royal Roads University. www.elinkelseyandcompany.com

Tackling the Tough Ones Together: Samuel BeckettMany of our most thoughtful pieces of literature are difficult to read alone. The level of creative inquiry that the reader must bring to bear while reading such literature is significant; therefore, it’s much more enjoyable to approach these books as a group with a guide. In this course, we’ll tackle three plays of re-nowned 20th century writer, Samuel Beckett. We’ll read Endgame, Happy Days, and Waiting for Godot.

These plays deserve focused attention; the rewards they provide us will last a lifetime. The cost of books is not included in the course fee.

Dates: Fridays, Jan. 20, 27; Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24 (6 sessions)Time: 9:30 – 11:30am Place: OLLI@CSUMBFee: $50

Renee R. Curry, PhD has been teaching and writing about lit-erature and film for over 25 years. She is a recognized scholar of twentieth century literature and film. Dr. Curry is currently a full professor in the Division of Humanities and Communica-tion at CSU Monterey Bay and the former dean of the Collegeof Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences.

Sessions: The Anatomy of Musical Recording This course will study the recording production styles of the 1950s (production as it applies to the music of Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Les Paul and others) the 1960s (including George Martin, The Beatles and the Beach Boys and others), and Jazz (Blue Note Record-ings). Learn how multi-track recording changed the music industry and our listening experience. Partici-pants will not only learn about these different styles, but will assist the instructor in making multi-track and live recordings with live musicians. In addition to hands-on exposure to recording software, micro-phones and recording techniques, attendees will also learn how recorded ensembles interact within their groups, and the roles various instruments play in the process. There is absolutely no previous re-cording, technical or software experience expected or required.

Dates: Saturdays, Jan. 21, 28; Feb. 4, 11 (4 sessions) Time: 10:00am-noon Place: CSUMB Music Hall Fee: $60

Drew Waters, PhD is an electric bassist, composer, educa-tor and recording engineer now living in Pacific Grove. Drew earned his PhD from New York University before moving to California where he teaches recording technology at CSU Mon-terey Bay.


Resources, Hazards, and History: A Mini-Tour of Monterey GeologyThe rocks and surface deposits in any region pro-vide both resource opportunities and environmen-tal constraints to those who try to occupy the land. Understanding the geologic framework of a region in advance of urban development can reduce the economic loss related to landslides, earthquakes, and unsustainable water supplies. In this brief ses-sion we will unfold the geologic history of the rocks underlying CSUMB, Fort Ord, Seaside, and the Mon-terey Peninsula. We will think about the specific re-source issues and environmental constraints these rocks pose. In our driving and walking tour you will learn to “read” the geologic story recorded in the rocks of our region. There will be short, non-strenu-ous walking on dirt and rough trails at some of our stops. Date: Saturday, Jan. 28 (1 session) Time: 12:30 – 4:30pm Place: OLLI@CSUMB Fee: $25

Douglas Smith, PhD is a professor in the Division of Science and Environmental Policy at CSU Monterey Bay and co-Direc-tor of the CSUMB Watershed Institute. His professional spe-cialties include hydrology, geology, and geomorphology..

The Men of Film NoirFor half a century, cinema has long been fascinated by the dark ladies of film noir. But what about the men? Innocent victim or knowing participant in a web of crime, the men of this most notorious genre have been given short shrift...or have they merely remained too long under cover of night? With this class we unmask the “homme noir.” What is their role in the scheme of things? Come explore this fascinating area of cinema studies with us. Lecture, film clips, and the screening of a feature film will be included in each session. Dates: Mondays, Jan. 30; Feb. 27; Mar. 26; Apr. 30 (4 sessions) Time: 10:00am – 12:30pm Place: OLLI@CSUMB Fee: $40

Karen Davis is Senior Film Programmer for the Mill Valley Film Festival. She teaches courses in world cinema and cultural studies, and has been on the faculty of several institutions, in-cluding CSU Monterey Bay and Vassar College. Karen has writ-ten, produced, and directed numerous film and video produc-tions, primarily in the documentary genre.

OLLI “Good Reads” Book Club Get your monthly dose of good reading. Read or re-read bestsellers, Pulitzer Prize winners and no-table books. Join other OLLI members in a facili-tated lively discussion once a month. Suggested reading includes: Cutting for Stone by Abraham Ver-ghese; Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout; Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen; and Nemesis by Philip Roth. Members will have the opportunity to recom-mend and lead discussions on their favorite books. The cost of books is not included in the course fee. Please read Cutting for Stone before the first class.

Dates: Wednesdays, Feb. 1; Mar. 7; Apr. 4; May 2 (4 sessions) Time: 10:00am – noon Place: OLLI@CSUMB Fee: $20

Eileen Tremain is a veteran food professional as a photo styl-ist and food writer. She advocated for family health issues on the local, state and national levels while working at Planned Parenthood. Eileen is an avid reader and longtime member of the OLLI family.

Patricia Tollefson recently retired from a 35-year teaching ca-reer at community colleges in California. She taught expository writing, literature and psychology. She is currently taking art courses and working on a second mystery novel.

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Stepping Into Regional History III: Monterey’s Transition to Statehood, 1846-1900Meeting each week at a different site, this course explores Monterey’s transition to American rule and the first decades of statehood. Venues include Colton Hall, the French Hotel, the first Protestant church, the former Hotel Del Monte, and the California His-tory Room. In addition to Mexican-era military com-mander Jose Castro, controversial priest Suarez del Real, and pro-American statesman Mariano Guada-lupe Vallejo, key figures include a pair of Scotsmen:writer Robert Louis Stevenson and local land baron David Jacks. Guest speakers will be invited to share their particular expertise.

Dates: Thursdays, Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23; Mar. 1 (5 sessions) Time: 1:30 – 3:30pm Place: Varies (TBA) Fee: $50

Julianne Burton-Carvajal, PhD spent many years as a Professor of Spanish Literature and Latin American Cinema at the Uni-versity of California Santa Cruz and has published extensively on the social, architectural and artistic heritage of this region. She also organizes exhibitions related to the art and history of California throughout the state.

Vietnam RevisitedThis course will explore historical, cultural, political and economic perspectives on relations between the U.S. and Vietnam through the eyes of three scholars and writers who have been there: a retired U.S. Army infantryman, a political economist, and a lifelong conscientious objector and peace activist.

After hearing their personal stories and professional scholarship, participants will engage in a dialogue about “what we wish we had learned,” exploring the policy decisions that took our nation into – and eventually out of – that war.

Dates: Mondays, Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27; Mar. 5 (5 sessions) Time: 6:00 – 8:00pm Place: OLLI@CSUMB Fees: $50

Gerald Shenk, PhD, author of Citizen and Soldier: Military Ser-vice and National Defense, is a Professor of History and Chair of Social, Behavioral and Global Studies at CSU Monterey Bay. He was a Fulbright Scholar and worked full-time in the anti-war movement from 1969—1978 doing counter-recruitment and legal counseling.

Angie Ngoc Tran, PhD, author of Ties That Bind: Cultural Iden-tity, Class and Law in Flexible Labor Resistance in Vietnam, is a Professor of Political Economy at CSU Monterey Bay. She arrived in the U.S. after escaping Vietnam by boat in 1980 at the age of 17. She collaborated with scholars and students in Vietnam as a Fulbright Professor.

COL. (ret.) Dick Guthrie, B.S., M.A., author of Gone to Soldiers, Every One. His 34 years in uniform took him from Private to Colonel. He served in Europe, Latin America, Asia and the U.S. He commanded a rifle company in Vietnam and taught at West Point. His memoir takes the reader along with B Company to Vietnam in time for the Têt Offensive, and stays with many of the men right up to the present.


Great Decisions: Discussion Group for Pressing Global IssuesThe Foreign Policy Association, a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to inspiring the American public to learn more about the world, has published its 2012 Briefing Book that examines eight critical events. We’ll read a chapter before each class and have a lively discussion during our session. Course members will be encouraged to share their knowledge and views, but just listening is fine too. Feb. 7 Middle East realignmentFeb. 14 Promoting democracyFeb. 21 MexicoFeb. 28 CybersecurityMar. 6 Exit from Afghanistan & IraqMar. 13 State of the oceansMar. 20 IndonesiaMar. 27 Energy geopolitics Days: Tuesdays (8 sessions)Time: 4:00—5:30pmPlace: OLLI@CSUMBFee: $40 (includes $20 for the Great Decisions Briefing Book) Fred Lawson served as a soldier in Europe during WW II and, later, as an officer in Korea. He graduated from the Universi-ty of Illinois and received an MBA from Stanford. Advancing through the ranks of the Army reserves, he ultimately served as the Commanding General of the 91st Division. Concurrently, Fred worked as a senior executive in the mining industry and in other civilian endeavors worldwide.

The Value of Critical Thinking Critical thinking clarifies language in reasoning. It identifies, analyzes, constructs and evaluates argu-ments, and exposes common fallacies in everyday reasoning. In this introduction to critical thinking, we explore claims and credibility, fallacies and other rhetorical devices, and study strong and weak ar-guments. You will gain insight into the importance of critical thinking, the importance of clear writing, and ways to discern the credibility of claims made in arguments. You will learn how persuasion is often successful through devices such as rhetoric, psycho-logical fallacies, and many other fallacies such as the

Plein Air WritingPlein Air writing practice allows us to slow down, notice our surroundings, and discover the natural rhythms of our minds. Each month we explore dif-ferent outdoor settings around the Monterey Pen-insula and use spontaneous timed writings to coax our writing voices out into the sunlight. During each session we walk in silence, write, then read aloud to each other without comment. Please bring a pen, notebook and wear comfortable walking shoes and clothing suitable for an outdoor class. We invite seasoned and aspiring writers to join us.

Dates: Tuesdays, Feb. 7; Mar. 6; Apr. 3; May 1 (4 sessions) Time: 9:30am – noon Place: Varies (TBA) Fee: $40 Roxane Buck-Ezcurra is a writer and editor. She consults with not-for-profit organizations, charitable foundations and independent publishers. Kathy Whilden is a meditation teacher at Monterey Bay Zen Center in Carmel. Kathy has worked with Natalie Goldberg in timed writing workshops, is a founding member of the OLLI Writers’ Circle, and blogs about life in Monterey.

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Ad Hominem Fallacy. In addition, you will learn the value of an integral perspective – including as many points of views as possible when considering impor-tant issues.

Dates: Wednesdays, Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Mar. 7 (6 sessions) Time: 2:00 – 4:00pm Place: OLLI@CSUMB Fee: $60

John Provost, a philosophy instructor at Monterey Peninsula College has been studying the interconnection between philo-sophical ideas and popular culture for over 25 years. He has studied the great ideas of the world found in both secular and religious philosophy. John’s approach to contemporary issues is to study them in the light of the questions and ideas raised by the great wisdom traditions. www.johnprovost.net

The Hooved Mammals of the American WestThe effort to restore and manage viable populations of native ruminants in the North American West is a dynamic process. The long-term state of a few spe-cies, such as, the big horn sheep, mountain goats, the American bison, pronghorn antelope, elk and deer, still present a precarious balance.

Our evening will review a brief biology of the indi-vidual species and the different strategies employed to maintain and manage the species in the face of challenges confronting wildlife biologists.

Date: Thursday, Feb. 23 (single lecture)Time: 6:30 – 9:00pm Place: OLLI@CSUMB Fee: $20

Bruce Elliott is a retired Senior Biologist Supervisor with the California Department of Fish and Game.

The Archaeology of PolynesiaThe colonization of the Pacific is one of the most in-triguing stories in human history. The process began 40,000 years ago in the Bismarck Archipelago and ended when Polynesian voyagers settled in New Zea-land 39,000 years later. In this two-part course, we will examine human life-ways in Near Oceania, the rapid expansion of the Lapita culture into Remote Oceania, the development of complex Polynesian cultures, and the environmental impact of human settlement on fragile island ecosystem. We will also discuss fishing, warfare, cannibalism, and the mas-sive heads of Easter Island.

Dates: Fridays, Feb. 24; Mar. 2 (2 sessions) Time: 10:00am - noon Place: OLLI@CSUMB Fee: $25

Dustin McKenzie has been involved in archaeology along the central coast of California for over 14 years. His research has focused on hunter-gatherer fishing practices and maritime ad-aptations from Monterey Bay to the California Channel Islands. Dustin has conducted archaeological investigations in the Mo-jave Desert, the Great Basin, Mexico, Germany and Australia. He teaches archaeology and cultural anthropology at Cabrillo College.

Catalysts for Personal TransformationSome experiences give us a swift kick and we re-spond by changing. Other experiences open a met-aphorical window and invite us forward into a new and unfolding future. This two-part series will ex-plore how we can use life experiences as catalysts for renewal and personal transformation. We will use a collection of readings, discussion and exercises to consider our own personal transformations.

Dates: Saturdays, Feb. 25; Mar. 10 (2 sessions) Time: 10:00am - noon Place: OLLI@CSUMBFee: $25

Mary Boyce, PhD is in Human & Organizational Systems at CSU Monterey Bay. Mary served on the faculty in Management at the University of Redlands before moving into academic ad-ministration. Her background is in social science, human de-velopment, and organization studies.


Healing and Wellness with Tai Chi and QigongThe study of Channeling Energy and Self-Empower-ment through Tai Chi and Qigong (Chee-gong) will be explored, introducing students to eastern theo-ry of cultivating energy (or “Chi”) and what consti-tutes a daily practice. Each session will be divided into two parts with the first half in Tai Chi followed by a second half devoted to Qigong static sitting, standing, or moving meditative practices. Sessions will include definitions and theory of Energy Cultiva-tion followed by guided practice. A major feature of these self-help systems will be the potential benefits for facilitating stress reduction, personal health, well being, and life long learning.

Dates: Wednesdays, Mar. 14, 28; Apr. 4, 11, 18, 25 (6 sessions)Time: 2:00 – 4:00pmPlace: OLLI@CSUMBFee: $60 Leonard Han is a lecturer at CSU Monterey Bay in the Kinesi-ology department. He has studied Taiji in China and taught Taiji, Qigong, Martial Arts, Chinese Lion Dance (a cultural per-formance art), painting, drawing and printmaking since 1982. He is a certified instructor with the International Healing Tao under Qigong Grandmaster Mantak Chia, and the 59th Indoor Disciple of Grandmaster Chen Qingzhou, Chen Family Taiji-quan. He is also certified with Dr. Paul Lam’s Taiji For Arthritis program.

Water from FogFog consists of tiny droplets of water. When these droplets are collected, they can generate significant amounts of water. This presentation explores cur-rent work being done in the Monterey Bay region utilizing fog collectors. Besides simply collecting wa-ter, these instruments provide a means of quantifi-cation of fog that is critical in a number of research areas including, potentially, changes in climate, ex-tinctions of lizards, and growth of some local plant species.

Date: Wednesday, Mar. 14 (single lecture)Time: 6:00 – 8:00pm Place: OLLI@CSUMB Fee: $10 / Free to OLLI Members

Daniel Fernandez is currently Chair of the Division of Science and Environmental Policy at CSU Monterey Bay where he has taught physics for the past 15 years.

California’s Role in the 2012 Presidential Primary and June BallotIn this two-part series, we will explore the role Cali-fornia plays in the 2012 Presidential primary elec-tion. We will take a close look at the impact of the new redistricting and open primary system institut-ed by California voters in 2010. This course builds on discussions and issues covered in Mr. Keeley’s Fall 2011 offering, “California’s New Political Order.” In-class discussion and a small bit of before class reading will be included. Dates: Saturdays, Mar. 17; Apr. 14 (2 sessions)Time: 10:00am – noonPlace: CSUMB Music Hall Fee: $40

Fred Keeley, Santa Cruz County Treasurer, is a former member of the California State Assembly. He serves on numerous state-wide boards and commissions and is a member of the Leader-ship Council of California Forward, which assisted in the writ-ing and passage of the three voter-approved initiatives that are the subject of this course offering.

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A Bridge Across the Pacific: The Japanese Experience on the Monterey PeninsulaThe Japanese were among the first settlers to recognize the potential of harvesting Monterey Bay for fish and abalone. Learn their stories in this fascinating course, starting at the beginning in 1897 with Otosaburo Noda, a Japanese immigrant. Noda, a lumberjack, was cutting wood near the Monterey Wharf and noticed the incredible variety of fish and red abalone – a resource that nobody utilized. He soon founded a small fishing colony and the rest was history. For years, the Japanese dominated the fishing industry in Monterey Bay. By the mid-1930s, 80 percent of the businesses on the Monterey Wharf were Japanese owned, including fish markets and abalone processors. You’ll meet and hear stories from some of the pioneering Japanese families and go on a walking tour of the neighborhood that was once Monterey’s own nibon-machi, or Japan Town. The tour will include a visit to the Monterey waterfront and Wharf and possible visit to the Monterey Abalone Farm. Dates: Tuesdays, Mar. 20, 27 (2 sessions) Time: 10:00am – noon Place: Japanese American Citizen’s League - 424 Adams Street, Monterey Fee: $30

Tim Thomas is a fourth generation native of the Monterey Bay area and served as the historian and curator for the Mon-terey Maritime & History Museum for 16 years. Mr. Thomas has worked with the Monterey Bay Aquarium, California State Parks and the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. He is the Director of the J.B. Phillips Historical Fisheries Project and has written and lectured extensively on the fisheries of the Monterey Bay.

Exploring the Essays of Emerson Ralph Waldo Emerson was one of the greatest American writers – a man who lived a contempla-tive life and eloquently shared his reflections with all of us. Emerson, a key player in the Transcenden-talist movement, had insights that are surprisingly relevant today. This course explores his collection of amazing writings on such topics as reading, friend-

ship, spirituality and self-reliance. By studying Emer-son, we remind ourselves of an aspect of American culture to celebrate, promote and make use of in our modern world.

Dates: Mondays, Apr. 9, 16, 23, 30; May 7, 14 (6 sessions) Time: 5:30 – 7:30pm Place: OLLI@CSUMB Fee: $60

John Provost, a philosophy instructor at Monterey Peninsula College has been studying the interconnection between philo-sophical ideas and popular culture for over 25 years. He has studied the great ideas of the world found in both secular and religious philosophy. John’s approach to contemporary issues is to study them in the light of the questions and ideas raised by the great wisdom traditions. www.johnprovost.net

Beginning Nature PhotographyAs a photographic subject, nature is both inspiring and daunting. How can we communicate its sub-tlety, grandeur, magic, and moods through photo-graphic imagery? In this introductory course, we’ll begin with an overview of basic camera equipment and techniques, including composition guidelines. Then we’ll focus on specialized strategies for captur-ing stunning images of plants, animals, landscapes, and other natural subjects. The emphasis will be on camera use in the field, rather than digital editing. We’ll wrap up with an optional half-day field trip. Participants must provide a digital camera and tri-pod; please contact the instructor for recommended features before purchasing new gear.

Dates: Saturdays, Apr. 21, 28; May 5, 12 (4 sessions)Time: 10:00am – noon Place: OLLI@CSUMB Fee: $50

Steve Moore is a biology professor at CSU Monterey Bay and has been an avid photographer for over 40 years. In the mid-80s his photographs formed the bulk of an image collection used by UC Berkeley for teaching biology. Steve was lead pho-tographer for a National Geographic research expedition to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef in the early 90s. He created a nature photography course which he taught at CSUMB until 2009.


Healthy People, Healthy PlanetCases of “metabolic syndrome” are rapidly increas-ing leading to diabetes, stroke and heart disease, exacerbating an already strained economy and national debt crisis. At the same time people are becoming ever more “plugged in” and “tuned out” to people around them; the loss of our sense of community is palpable. What does global climate change have to do with these problems? Some of the primary solutions to climate change also help to solve these pressing health, economic and so-cial problems of our times. In this series we’ll first get grounded in what global climate change is (and isn’t) and how it is affecting life on the planet today (and in the future). Then we’ll explore how the solu-tions to global climate change are intertwined with our own health, wellness, sense of community, and the national debt.

Dates: Tuesdays; May 1, 8, 15 (3 sessions)Time: 9:30 – 11:30amPlace: OLLI@CSUMB Fee: $35

Suzanne Worcester, PhD earned her doctorate from UC Berke-ley and has been a professor in the Division of Science and Environmental Policy at CSU Monterey Bay for 15 years. She teaches biodiversity and the science of ecology and has per-sonal interests in wellness and sustainability.

Getting To Know Native Plants and Return of the NativesJoin the staff of Return of the Natives to learn how native plants can be the context for restoration of both natural and human communities. Participants will get their hands dirty as they learn plant propa-gation and the natural history of these resilient, and rare, local species. Field trips to the Fort Ord back county (vernal pools, oak woodlands, and maritime chaparral) and the Fort Ord Dunes will introduce par-ticipants to the native habitats of the species being restored. These hands-on sessions will be accom-panied by dialogue on the societal benefits of com-munity based habitat restoration programs such as Return of the Natives.

Dates: Wednesdays, May 2, 9, 16 (3 sessions) Time: 1:30 – 3:30pm Place: CSUMB Watershed Institute, Building 42Fee: $35

Return of the Natives staff including Watershed Institute Di-rector, Laura Lee Lienk, Greenhouse Coordinator, Christina McKnew, Schools Coordinator Emily Smith and members of the RON Fort Ord Restoration Team.

Wading Birds of Central CaliforniaMay signals the springtime passage of numerous species of migrant “waders” or shorebirds to breed-ing areas far to our north. These species join our lo-cal non-migratory larger egrets and herons on mud flats, tideland channels and percolation ponds. Our program reviews the various species relationships to their selected foraging habitats, reviews migration strategies and suggests efforts to protect and man-age the habitats which they rely on. Preparation in-formation will be sent upon registration.

Date: Saturday, May 19 (1 session)Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm Place: North Monterey County Wetlands Fee: $30 Bruce Elliott is a retired Senior Biologist Supervisor with the California Department of Fish and Game.

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Mission San Antonio de Padua: Lecture and Photography Workshop Located on 80 pristine acres in south Monterey County, Mission San Antonio de Padua is the per-fect location to learn about the history of Native Californian and early mission traditions. Dr. Rubén Mendoza and photographers Barbara Moon Batista and Fernando Batista have teamed up to offer you a unique opportunity to explore early California.

Dr. Mendoza will offer an historic and archaeological overview, including the cultural, religious and artistic traditions of the Missions Era. Barbara Moon Batista and Fernando Batista will offer a photography field trip, including the rare glimpse into the mission’s artifacts and a chance to assist in documenting the collection.

This offering is designed to build awareness of cur-rent efforts underway to preserve the invaluable mission legacy. The mission curator will introduce participants to the collection deemed most in need of photo documentation. Workshop demonstrations will center on studio setup, lighting, camera and lens use and the handling of the artifacts. Participants will be free to explore the mission complex, with its rich artistic and architectural features. A follow-

up session will permit photographers to share their work and insights.

This is a three part workshop. Participants may come to all three sessions or attend Dr. Mendoza’s lecture only.

Lecture: Thursday, Apr. 12, 6:00-8:00pm OLLI@CSUMBField Trip: Saturday, May 5, 9:00am-5:00pm Mission San AntonioFollow-up: Friday, May 25, 10:00am-noon OLLI@CSUMBFee: $15 lecture only; $75 3-part workshop*

Rubén G. Mendoza, PhD is an archaeologist, writer, and pho-tographer. A founding faculty member of CSU Monterey Bay and Curator/Project Director of the Mission Conservation Pro-gram at San Juan Bautista, Dr. Mendoza has directed major archaeological investigations and conservation projects at Mis-sions San Juan Bautista, San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo, and Nuestra Señora de la Soledad, among others.

Barbara Moon Batista and Fernando Batista are Monterey Peninsula commercial photographers and educators. For over 35 years, they’ve owned and operated Batista Moon. Working as a team allows them to collaborate on photographic assign-ments, bringing a unique perspective to each project. Barbara and Fernando have taught for the University of Santa Cruz Ex-tension program for 25 years and at the Pacific Grove Adult School. www.batistamoon.com

*May not be used as a complimentary course.


Living Life in Full BLOOM Want to learn to see the connections between your-self and all living things, to feel your enthusiasm for life rekindled? Join us for Living Life in Full BLOOM, a five-session workshop, designed as a map to pre-pare participants to recognize and cultivate essen-tial aspects of the self— the Artist, Gardener, Lover, Celebrant, and Wisdom Keeper. Together we’ll fos-ter a philosophy of joy and delight, a way of living individually as well as within our communities, and in support of the vital health of the planet. Take a break from the distractions that pull you away from what most matters. Discover the wisdom and har-mony that come from living with a balanced heart.

Dates: Wednesdays, Feb. 29; Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28 (5 sessions)Time: 10:00am – noonPlace: OLLI@CSUMBFee: $75

Elizabeth Murray an award-winning and best-selling author of Monet’s Passion: Ideas, Inspiration and Insights from the Paint-er’s Gardens and Cultivating Sacred Space: Gardening for the Soul, has been living and teaching from her Life in Full BLOOM for decades. Mentored by Helen and Scott Nearing, she began teaching this new passion and environmental education in the 70s. Elizabeth’s dedicated herself to projects around the world from Monet’s Gardens, to remote African villages to the Ama-zon rain forest. www.elizabethmurray.com

Perspectives on Oman and Jordan CSU Monterey Bay President Dianne Harrison will present an overview of the history, culture, econo-mies and systems of higher education in two quite dif-ferent but important Middle Eastern nations: Oman and Jordan. Dr. Harrison will share her experiences, insights and photographs from a two-week jour-ney she completed through the two countries this past spring. She was chosen to participate in a U.S. Department of Education Fulbright-Hays Seminar Abroad for higher education leaders. Her delegation visited 11 colleges, universities and institutes, gain-ing perspective on the vital role that higher educa-tion will play in the future of both Oman and Jordan.

Date: Monday, Mar. 26 (single lecture) Time: 2:00—4:00pm Place: OLLI@CSUMB Fee: Free to OLLI members & guests

Dianne Harrison, PhD has been president of CSU Monterey Bay since 2006. In a preceding 30-year career at Florida State University, her positions included those of associate vice presi-dent for academic affairs and vice president for academic qual-ity and external programs. She holds a PhD in social work from Washington University in St. Louis and a master’s of social work and a bachelor’s in American Studies, both from the University of Alabama.

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Write the Morning AwayIf you don’t write, where do your stories and po-ems go? Find the inspiration, time and support to express what you most need to. Patrice will guide the group in a couple of writing exercises each Sat-urday. Discover how good it feels to write in a com-munity of like-minded people. Explore the range and depth of your own voice. Each session will include opportunities for those who wish to share their work. This course is for those who write and those who dream to.

Dates: Saturdays, Feb. 4; Mar. 3; Apr. 7; May 5 (4 sessions) Time: 9:30am – 12:30pm Place: OLLI@CSUMB Fee: $60

Patrice Vecchione,the author of Writing and the Spiritual Lifeand a book of poetry, Territory of Wind, is currently at work on Alphabet of the Trees - a book about the connection be-tween nature and the imagination. Patrice edits poetry an-thologies, makes collages, and recently wrote and performed a one-woman play. She teaches her various art forms at Esalen Institute, privately, and to children in local schools. www.patricevecchione.com

Early Central Coast Art: An Asian Fusion FeastThis presentation will explore rich intersections of culture and aesthetics found in the work of the early 20th century Monterey artists. Echoes of tradition-al Chinese scrolls, Edo Period Japanese woodblock prints, sumi-e simplicity, and a Buddhist reverence for the interconnectedness of all life can be found in the Californian landscapes of our local forebears. Join Lila for a morning of gorgeous images and en-gaged conversation.

Date: Friday, Mar. 9 (single lecture)Time: 10:00am—noon Place: OLLI@CSUMBFee: $15

Lila Staples, PhD is Chair of the Visual and Public Art Depart-ment at CSU Monterey Bay, where she coordinates the Mu-seum Studies Program. Her particular area of academic focus is early Monterey Art.


The Electric Vehicle: A User’s PerspectiveFriday, Mar. 16As a CSUMB physics instructor and sustainability advocate, Daniel Fernandez was very happy to have the opportunity to lease an electric vehicle, the Nissan Leaf. This talk will give a user’s perspective on owning and using an electric vehicle and will address some practical issues concerning driving it, charging it, range anxiety, and some basics about electric vehicles, particularly the Leaf.

Daniel Fernandez is currently Chair of the Division of Science and Environmental Policy at CSU Monterey Bay where he has taught physics for the past 15 years.

Education as a Local Economic IndustryFriday, Apr. 13With its mix of public, private, military and research institutions, the Monterey Bay area has a rich collection of educational resources. At $2 billion, education is the third largest source of revenue for the local econ-omy, behind agriculture and hospitality. How does it work? Is it a driver, launcher or stabilizer? Is it subject to, or insulated from, economic down-turns? What about competition vs. collaboration for students, faculty, grant dollars and technology interests? What are the real returns and spin-off benefits? Come for an informative panel dialogue, and a better understanding of the role of education in our economy.

What Environmentalists Need to Know About EconomicsFriday, Apr. 20Dr. Jason Scorse will discuss why economic issues are at the root of most environmental problems and how, contrary to conventional wisdom, eco-nomic theory and analysis can actually be one of the environmental movement’s greatest allies.

Jason Scorse, author of What Environmentalists Need to Know about Economics, currently serves as Chair of the International Pol-icy Program at the Graduate School of International Policy and Management at the Monterey Institute for International Studies.

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How do writers take their ideas and turn them into books? Bring a brown bag lunch and enjoy selections from the work of local authors and ask them how they did it, what led them to a life in print. Both of the presentations are free to the public and will be held at OLLI@CSUMB.

Tuesday, Jan. 31; noon—1:00pmBarbara Sayad, CSU Monterey Bay lecturer in Kineseology, is the author of the bestselling text, Human Sexuality Diversity in America,. Her book has been celebrated by students and instructors for its integrated and non-judgmental approach to sexual orientation.

Tuesday, Feb. 21; noon—1:00pmMichael Reid’s career has spanned the world of professional dance and the dramatic arts, social work and education, nonprofit man-agement and fundraising. Most recently, he was ordained as a priest in the Episcopal Church. Michael now adds author to his list of credentials. His book My Own Skin (Becoming Whole: The Making of a 21st Century Man) has just been released on Amazon’s Kindle.

Finding Your Voice: A Beginning Writers’ CircleThursdays, Jan. 19, 26; Feb. 2, 9 (4 sessions); 9:30 – 11:30am; Fee: $40This OLLI Writers’ Circle offers a creative, collab-orative atmosphere in which to discover what you have to say, and learn how others hear and understand your material. For the first session, just bring pen and paper. For the others, bring samples of your writing in any genre: memoir, poetry, personal essay or fiction. Register early-space is limited!

Pat Hanson, PhD, veteran college health educator, former Chair of the Monterey Santa Cruz Chapter of the National Writers Union, is a freelance writer on a range of health issues. She is a columnist for the new magazine CRONE: Women Coming of Age and has chapters in two books, co-authored two others, and is currently working on three fictionalized versions of her memoir.

Weather and ClimateTuesday, Jan. 17; 9:30 – 11:30am; Fee: $25The atmosphere plays a key role not only in what we wear and how we feel every day, but also with the distribution of incoming solar energy, resulting in complex worldwide weather pat-terns. Topics include: seasonal change, atmo-spheric stability, air pressure, winds, and global wind circulation patterns; leading to a critical look at hurricanes and tornadoes: their origins, internal structure, intensity classification, track-ing, and their awesome destructive power.

Thursday, Jan. 19; 9:30 – 11:30am; Fee: $15 Tornadoes and hurricanes have always wrought their destructive forces around the planet. Un-derstanding their nature and gaining an ap-preciation for their awesome power is critical to understanding and predicting this natural phenomenon. Topics include: history, devel-opment, classification, naming convention for hurricanes, storm surge, intensity scales, and weather tracking tools currently available to the National Weather Service.

Don Mautner has been a part-time Lecturer at CSUMB within the Environmental Science, Technology, and Poli-cy (ESTP) Division for the past 9 years. He comes with a Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology from San Jose State, a Master’s degree from Naval Postgraduate School, and 30 years operational experience as a naval officer meteorolo-gist and oceanographer.


Getting to OLLI@CSUMB – It’s Easy!We are at the corner of Inter-Garrison and 6th Avenue on the CSU Mon-terey Bay campus – just minutes away from the shores of Monterey Bay. Parking is plentiful and just a crosswalk away from the OLLI building.

From Highway 1: Take Lightfighter Exit • Turn Left onto Gen. Jim Moore • Turn Right onto Inter-Garrison Road • Turn Left just before 6th Avenue • Take immediate Right into parking lot

From Reservation Road, Salinas: Take Imjin Road •Turn Left onto Abrams Drive • Follow until road ends •Turn Right onto Inter-Garrison Road • Turn Right just after 6th Avenue • Take Right into parking lot

Daily/hourly parking permits are available to purchase from the yellow dispenser. $ .50/hr or $2/day.

Alternative transportation options: http://transportation.csumb.edu Maps: http://map.csumb.edu

If you missed the critically-acclaimed PARIS IS PARIS IS PARIS, here’s your chance to see a special performance benefitting OLLI@CSUMB. In addition to the play, you will be introduced to the fascinating world of this fa-mous writer by literary scholar, Renee Curry. You will also hear from award-winning playwright Tom Parks and actress Carol Daly about how they researched and prepared for the event. The year is 1945. Gertrude Stein and her life companion, Alice B. Toklas, have returned to their apartment in the rue Christine. Miss Stein is in a talkative mood and has agreed to meet with a few people, (in this case, the audience) to reminisce, explain

and perhaps to clarify her life’s work in a city dedicated to the arts in which she has as lived for sixty years. She will say she knew “everyone who was everyone” and then proceeds to prove it—from Picasso to Matisse, to Cezanne, to Virgil Thompson to Claude Debussy to Charlie Chaplin.

Date: Sunday, Mar. 18 (1 session)Time: 1:00 - 5:00pm Place: Carl Cherry Theatre, 4th & Guadalupe, CarmelFee: $100 (Net proceeds go to OLLI@CSUMB)*

*Includes pre-show lecture, ticket, reception and dialogue

Renee Curry, PhD is professor in the Division of Humanities and Communications at CSU Monterey Bay. Carol Daly received rave reviews for this one-woman character study and last year’s The Year of Magical Thinking about Joan Didion and in Samuel Beckett’s Happy Days the year prior. She has appeared in major roles in countless theatre pieces from coast to coast. Tom Parks, playwright and director, has pro-duced ten plays and musicals in as many years. His theatre pieces include biographi-cal plays of Marlene Dietrich, George M. Cohan and Dorothy Parker.

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