WHAT IS COLLEGE FOR SENIORS? College for Seniors

Spring 2015 Catalog

College forCollege for

SeniorsSeniors

Fond du Lac

Tribal and Community College

Non-credit courses designed for

inquisitive adult learners.

Classes begin February 2015.

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Welcome to College for Seniors at Welcome to College for Seniors at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College!Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College!

WHAT IS COLLEGE FOR SENIORS? College for Seniors was established to provide lifelong learning programs within a supportive environment for older adults. A variety of courses are offered to stimulate the intellectual, emotional, and physical well-being of older adults in order to enrich their lives and enhance their well-being. Within this catalog you will find courses which require no prior formal education, no assignments or exams, and no homework.

WHERE ARE CLASSES HELD? All courses will be offered at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College (FDLTCC) in our classrooms and labs. Some courses include outdoor activities and field trips as part of the learning experience.

WHO ARE OUR INSTRUCTORS? College for Seniors is designed by seniors, for seniors, with many of the courses being taught by participants. Many of these instructors have led courses in other programs such as UMD’s University for Seniors and the College of St. Scholastica’s Emeritus College. In addition, community members and many of FDLTCC’s own faculty and staff lead the courses. It is important to recognize all of these individuals who share their experience and knowledge without payment. As a program with limited resources, their willingness to do so is what makes it possible for FDLTCC to expand our services to include a robust College for Seniors program.

HOW CAN YOU PARTICIPATE? Take a few minutes to look through this catalog, choose which courses you would like to participate in, and register as directed on page 20. If you have any questions, please call us at 218-879-0775.

ORIENTATION

This session is for ALL participants to introduce everyone to each other and the staff at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College. Participants will be given a hands-on lesson on our online registration system as well as a tour of the college and the classrooms where courses will be held. Participants will also be given a mailbox for correspondence, information on how to acquire a photo ID and an email account. This is an ideal time to get your questions answered and learn all there is to know about the College for Seniors program.

Refreshments will be served! Date(s): Wednesday, February 18 Time(s): 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Room: Room 208 Sessions: 1 Cost: FREE

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It’s It’s never never too late!too late! Join us any time.Join us any time.

Even if a class has already started, it may not be too late

to join. Call 218-879-0775 to see if you can join a class already in session.

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ROCK MY WORLD

Learn about fossils, rocks and minerals related to the formation of the earth. This fun and informative session will teach you about the formation of various rock types using rock and mineral samples. Date(s): Wednesday, February 18 Time(s): 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Instructor: Virg Boehland Sessions: 1 Room: Room 188 Cost: $5.00 Virg Boehland is a retired Proctor schoolteacher and very busy volunteer who brings music and science to students of all ages. He is usually accompanied by his faithful canine helper, Chamie, who is a registered therapy dog. Virg has a wide variety of knowledge, which he enthusiastically shares with his audiences.

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SCRAPBOOKING TO CAPTURE A MEMORY

Scrapbooking is a fun and creative way to preserve and display treasured photos and memorabilia (tickets, certificates, letters, etc.) In this session you will learn how to create a scrapbook page for your album you will enjoy for years to come.

Not interested in creating an album? That’s ok! You can also create a single page that can be framed and displayed for a wonderful gift!

Please bring photos or memorabilia you would like to include in a scrapbook (at least enough for one page). E-mail Erica by February 12 to let her know what your project will be about her e-mail is [email protected]

Class size is limited. Register early!

Date(s): Thursday, February 19 Time(s): 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Instructor: Erica Gelo Sessions: 1 Room: Large Conference Room Cost: $5.00 Erica Gelo uses crafting as a creative outlet and started scrapbooking eleven years ago after her twins were born. Over the years she has expanded her repertoire to include cards and invitations, painting, and repurposing materials (turning old class dishes into garden art, vintage metal colanders into outdoor handing plant holders, etc.) Erica also works at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College as the Assistant Registrar.

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VALENTINE’S DAY SOCIAL

Please join us for a delicious social event. Bring your sweet-tooth and enjoy some delicious treats and equally delightful conversation. Date(s): Friday, February 20 Time(s): 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Hosted by the College for Seniors Staff Sessions: 1 Room: Room L109 Cost: $5.00

Here’s a sweet idea—invite a friend to join you!

mailto:[email protected]

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YEARS OF LIVING DANGEROUSLY: IMPLICATIONS OF CLIMATE CHANGE

This course will use segments of the Years of Living Dangerously video series and other selected video snippets, lecture and class discussion to explore causes, consequences, and politics of climate change and their implications for all of us, including future generations. Date(s): Tuesday, February 24 - March 24* Time(s): 1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m. Instructor: Bill Hilty Sessions: 4 Room: Room CC221 Cost: $5.00

*NOTE: No class March 19 due to Spring Break.

Bill Hilty is currently the Coordinator of the Sustainability Program at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College. Prior to his retirement in January, 2013 he served for 16 years in the Minnesota House of Representatives, during which time he served as Chair of the House Energy Committee and Co-chair of the Legislative Energy Commission. He received his Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts degrees from Purdue University and has done extensive post-graduate study at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, where he taught for six years. He was also President and CEO of a manufacturing business in Finlayson for many years.

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WHO WAS WHO IN CARLTON COUNTY

In this course you have the opportunity to find out more about the people who make up our local history. Some people have things named in their honor and others are unsung heroes. The question is: Who Was Who? Bring your curiosity and a willingness to share your ideas. Date(s): Thursdays, February 26 - March 26 Time(s): 9:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. Instructor: Rachael Martin Sessions: 5 Room: Room L109* Cost: $25.00 *NOTE: The class on March 19th will take place at the Carlton County Historical Society: 406 Cloquet Avenue, Cloquet. Rachael Martin is the director of the Carlton County Historical Society, located in Cloquet. She writes a monthly historical article for the Senior Reporter magazine and presents living history programs throughout the region.

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TRAVEL CLUB

Are you a world traveler—or perhaps like to live vicariously through the travels of others? We invite you to share in the stories, tips and photos of trips taken or learn about trips being planned. Consider these sessions as an informal and casual "coffee club" where the topic is about travel....places near and far, and maybe even a few of those unique gems that aren't in any travel guide. It's a chance to learn how others plan trips, hear about past travels, and for you to share your travel experiences. Come to one or all of the sessions, it's a different discussion every time...it all depends on who has been where!

Date(s): Thursdays, February 26, March 26, April30 Time(s): 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Instructor: Patricia Grace and Tom Urbanski Sessions: 3 Room: Room L109* Cost: $15.00

*NOTE: The session on April 30th will be in Room 232

Patricia Grace loves to travel and does so whenever she has enough time and money. She has been to South Africa, Scotland, Ireland, Taiwan and Croatia—and still has a long list of places she wants to visit. Patricia has been a faculty member and counselor at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College for over 14 years.

Tom Urbanski is the Director of Public Information at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College where he captures people and events on camera and communicates messages about the college to the public. Tom enjoys taking photos of the places he visits to document the travel experience. While he admits to having way too many hobbies, interests, and a long list of places not yet visited, Tom always finds time to share simple tips and advice about travel and recording precious memories with your camera.

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MAKING HANDCRAFTED GREETING CARDS

Although Hallmark is known for coining the slogan "When you care enough to send the very best" we all can agree there is nothing more special than a beautifully handcrafted card with a personalized sentiment. In this two-session course you will have the opportunity to learn the skills needed to create your own unique greeting cards. Class size is limited. Register early! Date(s): Thursday, March 5 Time(s): 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Instructors: Erica Gelo Sessions: 1 Room: Large Conference Room Cost: $5.00 Erica Gelo uses crafting as a creative outlet and started scrapbooking eleven years ago after her twins were born. Over the years she has expanded her repertoire to include cards and invitations, painting, and repurposing materials (turning old class dishes into garden art, vintage metal colanders into outdoor handing plant holders, etc.) Erica also works at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College as the Assistant Registrar.



PAGE TO SCREEN

In this course we will continue the study of classic literature which has gone from page to screen by discussing and viewing The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. We will watch the 1974 Robert Redford/Mia Farrow version of the film. We will then discuss Silas Marner by George Elliot and view the film starring Ben Kingsley as the title character. The background of the authors as well as the themes and motifs in the novels will be addressed. You are not required to read the novels to take this course. Date(s): Mondays, March 23 - April 13 Time(s): 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Instructors: Jan Chronister Sessions: 4 Room: Room L109 Cost: $20.00 Jan Chronister has taught in the English Department at FDLTCC for eight years. Jan is instrumental in the publishing of The Thunderbird Review, now in its second year.

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THE UNIVERSE AT ITS LIMITS

In this course we are taking our lead from the 2013 Gustavus Adolphus Nobel Conference, which focused on the known and unknown quantities of the Universe. In this four-session course we will explore the beginnings of the Universe and try to give meaning to the concept of the Big Bang. Topics to be discussed include: The elementary particles of matter and the Higgs boson The significance of each of those particles and the significance

of the force carriers that are part of the picture The latest three hot topics in particle physics and astrophysics

which are; dark matter, dark energy, and neutrinos The theoretical aspects of particle physics; the idea of string

theory, super symmetry, time travel, parallel universes, and questions that arise as we travel through space

The various research facilities around the world that are working on each of these three topics and how they are trying to secure new discoveries

In order to enhance the concepts covered in this course, it is recommended that participants read Particle Physics: A Very Short Introduction by Frank Close (available on Amazon). Date(s): Tuesdays, March 24 - April 28* Time(s): 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Instructor: Allen Lipke Sessions: 4 Room: Room CC212 Cost: $20.00 *NOTE: No class on April 21st. Allen Lipke is the Soudan Underground Physics Lab Outreach Education Coordinator. He is a retired science teacher from Hibbing, has taught classes at Hibbing Community College, and is a member of the University of Minnesota faculty.


“DIGGING UP” YOUR RELATIVES: USING ONLINE BURIAL SITES TO LOCATE ANCESTORS

In this course, participants will get an overview on how to “dig for information” using Internet sites dedicated to cemetery and burial locations. Features of this class will include using Find A Grave and other online burial sites; Ancestry.com and other genealogy sites; and utilizing search engines such as Yahoo and Google to uncover information on ancestors.

Once you understand the basics, utilizing the Internet can make “digging up” your relatives easy and fun. Can you dig it?! Date(s): Wednesdays, March 25 - April 29* Time(s): 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Instructor: Nancy Broughton Sessions: 5 Room: Room 208 Cost: $25.00 *NOTE: No class on April 22nd.

Nancy Broughton has been the library/archives director at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College for the past 17 years. She has been doing genealogy since 1971, was a charter member of the Nevada State Genealogy Society, and has taught genealogy classes for church organizations and community education programs. She has helped many individuals get started in their genealogy research. Nancy is an experienced instructor who has taught English, business English, state history, speech, driver’s education, and library/history research skills to adult learners at several colleges.

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HEALTHY SELF TALK = HEALTHY YOU

Drama free communication starts with you. The way you talk to yourself directly impacts how you both behave and interact with others. Examine how your self-talk often creates more drama in your life than is necessary. In this course you will learn how to shape your self-talk to create a healthier relationship with yourself and others. Date(s): Tuesday, March 31 Time(s): 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Instructor: Jody Janati Sessions: 1 Room: Room 232 Cost: $5.00 Dr. Jody Janati has an Ed.D. degree in Organizational Leadership, and a M.A. degree in Speech Communication. She currently teaches in the Communication Studies Department at the University of Minnesota. Her primary interest area pertains to interpersonal conflict resolution strategies. She offers a variety of public and professional workshops on conflict reduction tactics and effective interpersonal communication skills throughout the year. During her academic career she has held a number of administrative positions in higher education and has taught at a number of colleges in the Twin Cities metro area.



FRIDA KAHLO: ARTIST AND REVOLUTIONARY

Frida Kahlo was an artist who has achieved great international popularity. She painted using vibrant colors in a style influenced by Realism, Symbolism, and Surrealism. In this session we will watch a video about Kahlo’s life and the historical events that influenced her art. Date(s): Thursday, April 9 Time(s): 9:00 a.m. - 1100 a.m. Instructor: Katharine Johnson Sessions: 1 Room: Room L109 Cost: $5.00 Katharine Johnson has taught Spanish and English for many years at Carlton and Cloquet High Schools. At the end of her career, she was the Library/Media director at Cloquet Senior High. Katharine’s travels to Mexico and fascination with Diego Rivera’s art and what inspired him, naturally blossomed into learning more about his wife Frida Kahlo and her inspirations.

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TRAVELING TO ALASKA IS EASIER THAN YOU THINK

Sharon and Alan Finifrock will share their 20 plus years of Alaskan living and traveling experience to help you create a plan for the trip you have been dreaming about. The insights presented will help you plan and travel wisely. Topics will include: when and how to travel; best times to begin planning; airline reservations; Alaska Highway ALCAN travel; food- lodging- travel options and costs; free and inexpensive activities; websites to visit; travel brochures; and developing a budget. They will also highlight three areas that are of interest for those who have limited time for travel.

Date(s): Wednesday, April 22 Time(s): 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Instructor: Sharon & Alan Finifrock Sessions: 1 Room: Room L109 Cost: $5.00


THE ST. LOUIS RIVER: ITS HEALTH, HISTORY, AND THE MACRO-INVERTEBRATES THAT MAKE IT HOME

With an area of 3,584 square miles, the St. Louis River watershed is one of the largest in the state of Minnesota. Since the St. Louis River is the largest U.S. tributary to Lake Superior, its water quality is of utmost importance. During this class you will find out more about the water quality history of the St. Louis River and the river critters that live beneath the water's surface. You will get a chance to observe aquatic macro-invertebrates of our region and learn what role they play in river health. Date(s): Wednesday, May 6 Time(s): 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Instructor: Courtney Kowalczak Sessions: 1 Room: Room 186 (Biology Lab) Cost: $5.00 Courtney Kowalczak is the Director of Fond du Lac Tribal & Community College’s Environmental Institute. The Environmental Institute oversees and coordinates Extension programs such as Thirteen Moons, St. Louis River – River Watch, and the Ojibwe Agricultural Demonstration Garden. Each of these programs connects our students and communities with traditional knowledge, natural resources, and the latest research.

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CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH FOR BEGINNERS

¿No hablas a Español? No problem! In this course you will learn

thematic vocabulary words and the basics of conversational Spanish. Learners at all levels of experience are welcome! Class size is limited, please register early! Date(s): Thursdays, April 16 - May 7 Time(s): 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Instructor: Ann Kucinski Sessions: 4 Room: Room 188 Cost: $25.00 Ann Kucinski is a retired teacher with over 30 years’ experience in teaching Spanish. She has been fluent in the Spanish language for over 40 years.

SPRING APPRECIATION LUNCHEON

******REGISTER TODAYREGISTER TODAY******

Friday, May 8th 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Room L109 Cost $5.00

Instructors who taught during the Fall 2014 and Spring 2015 semesters are invited to attend as our guests. This Luncheon is to show our appreciation for all that you do to make the

College for Seniors program successful.

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SPECIAL PRICING Since the goal of College for Seniors is to provide opportunities for learning and connecting, we want as many people to participate as possible. It is for this reason that we strive to keep costs to a minimum, charging the lowest amount possible for course fees. Some classes do require books or supplies, which requires additional fees, but we strive to keep these costs minimal as well. In addition to these cost-saving approaches, we are offering the following special pricing for our participants:

$100.00 for unlimited classes - once you purchase $100.00 worth of courses (excluding books and supplies) you can take as many additional courses in this catalog for only the cost of books and supplies. This means that you can take all 18 courses for just $100.00 total!

Teach one - take one free - When you volunteer to teach a class, you can take another class at equal or less value for no cost. This benefit is just one way we thank our instructors who put so much time and energy into making College for Seniors a quality program.

Book fees - If you own or have access to a book that is required for a class, you do not need to purchase the book from us.


FOUR EASY WAYS TO REGISTER:

REGISTER ON LINE

http://fdltcc.augusoft.net (Please have your credit card ready!)

REGISTER BY MAIL

Please complete the registration form and send it along with your payment to: FDLTCC - Continuing Education 2101–14th Street Cloquet MN 55720

REGISTER BY PHONE

(218) 879-0775 Toll free: (800) 657-3712 ext. 775 Please have your credit card information ready.

REGISTER IN PERSON

Business hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You may drop off your registration form and payment anytime during business hours.

METHODS OF PAYMENT

We accept VISA, MasterCard, and Discover, personal checks, money orders, and cash. Please make all checks and money orders payable to FDLTCC.

IF YOU MUST CANCEL

Pre-registered participants who cancel their registration three or more business days prior to the scheduled date of the class will receive a full refund. Fees may also be transferred to other College for Seniors courses within the semester. Substitutions are accepted. If you fail to attend without canceling in advance, you will be assessed the full fee for the course.

Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College reserves the right to cancel, postpone, limit enrollments, and change instructors.

You will receive an email confirmation upon receipt of registration.

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REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Participant #1 Name

Participant #2 Name

Address

City, State, Zip

Home phone

Cell phone

Email

(required for immediate email confirmation)

PAYMENT INFORMATION

$________

Total amount due

(registration information on next page)

________ Check or money order payable to FDLTCC enclosed

Credit card payment, check one:

_____ Visa _____ MasterCard _____ Discover

Card # :

Expiration date: 3-digit Code:

Name on card :

Authorized signature


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3 Orientation FREE!

4 Rock My World! $5.00

5 Scrapbooking to Capture a Memory $5.00

6 Valentine’s Day Social $5.00

7 Years of Living Dangerously $20.00

8 Who Was Who in Carlton County? $25.00

9 Travel Club $15.00

10 Making Handcrafted Greeting Cards $5.00

11 Page to Screen $20.00

12 The Universe at its Limits $20.00

13 “Digging Up” Your Relatives $25.00

14 Healthy Self-Talk = Healthy You $5.00

15 Frida Kahlo: Artist or Revolutionary? $5.00

16 Traveling to Alaska $5.00

17 The St. Louis River $5.00

18 Conversational Spanish for Beginners $20.00

18 Spring Appreciation Luncheon $5.00

GRAND TOTAL

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Do you have a skill, hobby, or area of interest you would like to share with an enthusiastic group of adult learners? If so, the College for Senior’s program wants to talk with you. Since the program began, we have provided a wide variety of topics in the following subject areas: Art, Diversity, Economics, Finances, Genealogy, Government, Health, History, Leadership, Literature, Math, Music, Nature, Science, Technology, Travel, and Writing. Although there is no financial reward, there are many other benefits for those who volunteer their time. In addition to the personal satisfaction gained from working with this amazing group of engaged students, instructors are invited to take a free class and are treated to our annual spring luncheon where they are acknowledged for their contribution to the program.

We are always looking for ways to make our program better and look forward to talking with you about your ideas.

Sincerely,

Jeannie Kermeen College for Senior’s Coordinator

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