What’s Next in Your Life?

What’s Next in Your Life?

Spring 2009 Calendar

“I love these lectures—it is great to be retired and keep going to classes. Learning never ends!”

Throughout this brochure, you will find quotes from OLLI members about our programs and instructors. Why not join us this spring and learn about OLLI firsthand?

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Cali-

fornia State University, Fresno, is designed for adults

age 50+ who wish to continue learning and exploring for

the sheer joy of it. Renew your enthusiasm for learning in

a relaxed atmosphere, without entrance requirements,

grades or exams.

Funded in part by the Bernard Osher Foundation, the

OLLI is a vibrant learning community offering a rich array

of workshops, short courses, and field trips of particular

interest to retired or semi-retired adults.

We have an exciting schedule of activities that will chal-

lenge, inspire, and motivate you—why not join us today?

Membership Information

Fresno State’s OLLI has a variety of choices for member

participation, ranging from General and Associate

memberships to short courses and field trips. You choose

how involved you wish to be, depending on your availabil-

ity and interests.

All spring 2009 events are open ONLY to OLLI members.

However, seating is limited for some events so be sure to

send your registration in as soon as possible. We can

not accommodate guests at individual sessions; however,

anyone may attend a General Session by becoming an

Associate Member ($15 per person fee for the Spring

semester).

Membership fees are non-refundable and non-transfer-

able. Members who must cancel their Field Trips or Short

Courses will be refunded only if their space can be filled

by another member.

What’s Next in Your Life?GENERAL MEMBERSHIP – Fee $55 single, $90 couple

• Admission to all six (6) General Sessions scheduled

during the Spring 2009 semester

• Opportunity to sign up for Short Courses and field

trips (see schedule for details)

• Free parking on campus during all General Session

events and Short Courses

• Madden Library privileges

• Reduced admission fees at Fresno area museums

• OLLI-Mail announcements of Fresno State events via

email

ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP – Fee $15 per person

• Admission to TWO (2) General Session events (your

choice) during the Spring 2009 semester

• Opportunity to sign up for Short Courses and Field

Trips (see schedule for details)

• Free parking on campus during two (2) General

Session events and Short Courses

• Madden Library privileges

• Reduced admission fees at Fresno area museums

• OLLI-Mail announcements of Fresno State events via

email

FIELD TRIPS – Fee varies depending on destination

• Open only to OLLI members (General and Associate)

• Field trips are self-supporting; a minimum enrollment

is required or trips may be cancelled

• Registration for all field trips is first come, first served

SHORT COURSES – Fee varies depending on number of

class meetings

• Open only to OLLI members (General and Associate)

• Short courses are self-supporting; a minimum

enrollment is required or courses may be cancelled

• Registration for all Short Courses is first come, first

served

• Participants are responsible for any course materials

required

• All courses are non-credit and cannot be applied to a

degree at Fresno State or any other institution

“I appreciate the professor’s passion for the subject!”

Research Director of the Center for Economic Research

and Education of Central California (CERECC). His areas

of expertise also include Regional Economics and Latin

American Economic Development.

Vietnam: Impressions and RealitiesMonday, February 2 • 3:30 pm – 5 pm

Satellite Student Union

Parking in Lots J, N, O and P (see map in this brochure)

As a site of war, Vietnam holds a special place in Ameri-

can memory. But Vietnam is much more than a war.

Dr. Henry Delcore’s lecture will

survey Vietnamese history and

culture, drawing contrasts with

some common American cultural

impressions of the country. He

will touch on Vietnam’s geogra-

phy and history and survey some

aspects of modern Vietnamese

culture, politics, and economy. At

the end of the lecture, you will

have some insight into past and contemporary Vietnam-

ese life, and a basis for moving forward to learn more.

Dr. Delcore is an Associate Professor in the Department of

Anthropology at Fresno State who received his Master’s

and Doctorate degrees from the University of Wisconsin.

He was a Fulbright Scholar in 2006-07, spending the year

in Vietnam studying the people and their culture.

A travel study program to Vietnam is scheduled for late Fall,

2009. See the Field Trips section of this brochure.

Origins of Rock & RollTwo Sessions Offered (choose one): Wednesday, March 18 • 3:30 pm –5 pm OR Wednesday, March 18 • 5:30 pm – 7 pm

Alice Peters Auditorium, University Business Center

Parking in Lots A, J, and UBC (see map in this brochure)

Dr. Matthew Darling will provide an overview of the

general trends and historical development of Rock &

Roll that could only have happened in America.

General Sessions

A Post-Mortem on the Presidential Election and Pressing Issues for the New Administration and CongressThursday, January 15 • 3:30 pm – 5 pm



Dr. David Schecter’s talk will

include a detailed look at

the November election results,

with a special focus on how

the Electoral College differed

in 2008 from past years and

how the newly-seated Con-

gress might proceed in 2009.

Dr. Schecter is an Associate

Professor of Political Science at California State University,

Fresno. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in History and Social

Science and a Master’s and Doctorate in Political Science.

In the mid 1990s he served for four years as a City Council-

man in his hometown of Ormond Beach, Florida.

Economic Turmoil and its Impact on PeopleWednesday, January 28 • 3:30 pm – 5 pm

Kremen Education Building, Room 140 (limited to 130 members)

Parking in Lots C and V (see map in this brochure)

Dr. Antonio Avalos will

present an overview of

the current economic situ-

ation in the world and the

nation, as well as the regional

implications for those who

live in the San Joaquin Val-

ley. He will explore the main

causes of the current eco-

nomic situation and what we

might expect in terms of an economic recovery. Dr. Avalos

is an Assistant Professor of Economics at Fresno State and

Spring 2009 Schedule of Activities

Various early styles of rock will be analyzed, with specific

attention being placed on the late 1940s through the

Beatles’ first appearance in the

United States. Dr. Darling is an

Associate Professor of Music

at Fresno State, where he has

taught since 1991. He is co-

author of the class text, Listen

to the Music: Styles, Trends, and

Influences in Modern Pop and

teaches the ultra-popular up-

per division course Pop Music:

Jazz & Rock. He performs as a

drummer/percussionist throughout California and has

shared the stage with many artists such as Chuck Berry,

Dionne Warwick, Henry Mancini, Bill Conti, Doc Severin-

sen, Dave Brubeck, and Marcus Roberts.

Dr. Darling is also teaching a short course that will

expand upon this topic. See the Short Courses section in

this brochure.

Freedom and the USSR, From the End of Cold War I to the Start of Cold War IIMonday, April 6 • 6 pm – 7:30 pm


Parking in Lots J, N, O and P

(see map in this brochure)

Journalist Terry Phillips

analyzes developments

between and within the United

States and the ex-USSR, apply-

ing lessons learned as a foreign

correspondent to the evolving

relationship between these two

adversaries. This session will

combine a lecture and Socratic

questioning to explore whether

the pendulum is swinging back

to a balance of power between

democracy and dictatorship, or whether both nations

are becoming more alike—each replacing liberty with

security. During the 1990s, Phillips was based in Moscow

and witnessed the collapsing Soviet Empire. He currently

serves as moderator for the “Quality of Life” interview/

call-in program on Valley Public Radio (KVPR), and is the

author of the historical novel, Murder at the Altar.

Origins of Militant Islam and the Making of the Middle EastThursday, April 30 • 3:30 pm – 5 pm



Andreas Borgeas, J.D., will detail America’s role in the

Middle East and explain why history bears directly

on the challenges we confront today. From the Ottoman

Empire, the rise and fall of the European colonial powers,

and the dramas of the cold war and beyond, the Middle

East continues to be a region

where powerful social, reli-

gious, and economic forces

intertwine with profound

geopolitical implications.

Borgeas is a professor at the

San Joaquin College of Law

specializing in International

and National Security Law in

the War on Terror. He previ-

ously served as in-house

counsel for the National Association of Security, received

his Juris Doctor degree from Georgetown University and

is the recipient of a Fulbright Fellowship. As a private

citizen, he will be representing District 2 as a Fresno City

Councilman beginning in January, 2009.

Short Courses

Short courses meet once or twice a week for 3 – 6

weeks and are designed for smaller groups, providing

the opportunity for more interaction with the instructors.

These courses are self-supporting and require a minimum

enrollment.

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“Excellent teacher--I highly recommend any of his classes.”

“Fascinating subject and wonderful speaker.”

Memoirs and Muses with Deb Borofka, Ph.D.

Have you ever considered writing a memoir? Do you

enjoy the Greek Myths? Our pesonal stories can be

written with more imagination than with simple begin-

nings, middles, and ends. This course explores the Ancient

Greek figures of Goddess

Memory and her daughters,

the Muses. Topics to be cov-

ered include memories live

in matter, personal history

and stories about heroes,

love, grief, dreams, rituals,

dance, breath/music, and comedy. Deb Everson Borofka is

a memoirist whose work has appeared in local papers and

e-zines, and can be heard on the public radio program,

Valley Writers Read. Her interests include the interface of

memory and language, personal mythology, individual

learning styles as part of personal mythology, and in

particular, Women’s Memoir.

6 Tuesdays, February 3, 17, 24, March 3, 10 & 17 • 10 am – 11:30 am

Fee: $30 per person • Minimum 30/maximum 42 students

Location: University Business Center, PB 194

Parking in Lots A and UBC

Music and Nationalism with John Karr, Ph.D.

Dr. Karr will give a brief overview of nationalism and its

effect on music, primarily in the late nineteenth and

twentieth centuries. Topics will include nationalist schools,

music as cultural and ethnic expression, and music as

propaganda. We’ll also explore the relationship between

nationalist schools of art and political/sociological move-

ments of their time. An instructor of Music History at Fres-

no State, Dr. Karr received his Ph.D. in Musicology from the

University of Kentucky, has published articles on Fifteenth

Century topics including improvised polyphony, and has

read papers ranging from Chant in the 15th Century to

The Temptations and Motown.

4 Wednesdays, February 4, 11, 18 & 25 • 3:30 pm – 5 pm


Location: Alice Peters Auditorium, University Business Center

Parking in Lots A, J and UBC

Forensic Science with Kevin Miller, Ph.D.

This course will discuss DNA typing of skeletonized hu-

man remains and highly degraded tissues, the use of

ancient biomolecules in archaeological and anthropologi-

cal investigations, and public understanding of complex

scientific principles in courtroom

proceedings. Dr. Kevin Miller is an

Assistant Professor of Forensic Bio-

chemistry at Fresno State and has

more than 10 years of experience

working in local, state, and federal

crime laboratories. He has consulted

widely throughout the United States

and abroad, and testified in many

criminal trials. Dr. Miller earned his

Doctorate at the University of Cambridge (United King-

dom) where he concentrated on human genetic variation

and the molecular genetic analysis of human remains. He

did post-doctorate work in human/forensic osteology at

UC Santa Barbara.

2 Tuesdays, February 17 & 24 • 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm




Taking Care of Yourself—At Least 24 Hours a Week with Shirley Sprinkle

This course will include cooking demonstrations as

well as lectures on how to make the most of your

grocery dollar (what items to splurge on and what you

can skimp on). You will learn how to cook for one or two

people and discover ways to use those leftovers that

will save you dollars and be tasty and nutritional. You

will have a fun time learning how to take better care of

yourself. A Central Valley native, Shirley Sprinkle picked up

a whisk and spatula when she was 12 years old and hasn’t

looked back. She was the catering manager at Fresno

State for many years and is currently the foods commen-

tator on K-Jewel radio in Fresno.

4 Thursdays, February 5, 12, 19 & 26 • 3:30 pm – 5 pm




Vietnam: A Past and Present Perspective with Charles Ettner, Ph.D.

This series will survey the peoples and cultures of Viet-

nam from its ancient beginnings, through its various

historic struggles to become a nation of unified peoples,

to its present emerging status as a rapidly developing

Southeast Asian country of significant world interest.

Passing through history, these discussions examine the

formation of the cultures

and traditions of Vietnam

and its various peoples,

what has shaped those

cultures and traditions,

and what has caused

them to change. Dr.

Ettner is a Vietnam veteran who has taught at Fresno

State since 1996 in Anthropology, Linguistics, and Ameri-

can Indian Studies. He earned his Ph.D. in Anthropology

from Stanford University.

3 Mondays, February 9, 23 & March 2 • 3:30 pm – 5 pm




Gardens of the World with Robert Boro

Designer of more than 2,000 private gardens and

hundreds of public and commercial landscapes in

California, Bob Boro is a Fresno native descended from a

pioneer family. He will share slides from his extensive trav-

els and explain the context of each garden within its site,

history, and the culture

from which it grew. He

will describe the design

concepts of each gar-

den and point out the

details that make each

unique and special. Af-

ter studying at UC Davis and UC Berkeley, Boro worked in

Brussels and Jerusalem for two years before returning to

Fresno to start his landscape architecture practice, which

is now in its 33rd year. He has long been a community

activist supporting the cultural arts, horticulture, historic

preservation and social justice.

1 Tuesday, February 10 • 3:30 pm - 5 pm




The History and Future of Plagues: What’s Up with Those Pesky Microbes? with Julie Oliver, M.S.

Prions, viruses, bacteria, protozoa, fungi and hel-

minthes threaten the health of humans globally. How

do human behaviors and activities influence the emer-

gence of new infectious agents and the re-emergence

of ancient plagues? In attempting to prevent and treat

modern plagues, what may be learned from plagues

of the past? What role have vaccinations, antimicrobial

drugs, behavioral and social changes had in the control of

infectious agents? Closing the door

on the threat of infectious disease

may never be possible, but learning

from historical outbreaks is critical

in combating future outbreaks. Pro-

fessor Oliver teaches at Cosumnes

River College in Sacramento, where

one of her popular courses is “The

New Plagues: New and Ancient

Infectious Diseases Threatening

World Health.”

1 Friday, February 20 • 10 am – 11:30 am




Español for the Novice, Part III with Cathleen Colby

This course is for those who have completed Español

for the Novice, Part II or have some familiarity with

speaking Spanish. Participants will build on previously

learned vocabulary to further develop their knowledge

and speaking ability of the Spanish language. Instruc-

tor Cathleen Colby teaches Spanish at Sunnyside High

School and is currently seeking her masters in Spanish at

Sacramento State. She has spent time studying abroad in

Mexico, Costa Rica, Peru and Spain.

3 Tuesdays and 3 Thursdays, March 3, 5, 10, 12, 17 & 19 • 3:30 pm – 5 pm




Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On with Stephen Lewis, Ph.D.

Back by popular demand, this course will discuss the

fundamentals of earthquakes–their causes, effects, fre-

quency, geographic distribution, and how we who live in

California can practice earthquake safety. We will discuss

the worldwide distribution of earthquakes, and address

the important ques-

tions of 1) whether

or not the next big

earthquake will

cause California to

sink into the Pacific

Ocean, and 2) wheth-

er or not Fresno will

become beachfront property. Dr. Lewis is an Associate

Professor of Geophysics at Fresno State and has previously

spoken to OLLI on the topic of Global Warming.

An optional field trip to Parkfield is also scheduled. See the

Field Trips section in this brochure.

4 Mondays, March 9, 16, 23 & 30 • 3:30 pm – 5 pm




Only In America: The History of Rock & Roll with Matthew Darling, D.M.A.

An overview of the general trends and historical devel-

opment of rock & roll in the 20th and now 21st cen-

turies that could only have happened in America. Various

styles of rock & roll will be analyzed, with specific attention

placed on characteristic musical and lyrical traits and how

they relate to social trends, events, and pressures. This

course will expand upon the March 18 General Session.

4 Wednesdays, April 1, 22, 29 & May 6 • 3:30 pm – 5 pm




The Roaring Twenties with Allen Carden, Ph.D.

This course will be a historical visit of the decade of

bathtub gin, the Model T, the $5 workday, the first

transatlantic flight, and the

movies. Overall, it was a decade

often seen as a period of great

contradiction: of rising opti-

mism and deadening cynicism,

of increasing and decreasing

faith, of great hope and great

despair. Dr. Carden is a profes-

sor of History at Fresno Pacific University, teaches part-

time at Fresno State, and previously taught courses for

OLLI on U.S. presidents, presidential campaigns, and the

Reagans.

4 Thursdays, April 9, 16, 30 & May 7 • 11:00 am – 12:30 pm




Italian Allure and the Dutch Landscape: The Italianate Painting Style in 17th Century Holland with Tina Mastropolito Bruno

A discussion of the influence of the Italian countryside

and Mediterranean light on the Dutch landscape

painters of the 17th century. This course is given in con-

junction with the OLLI field trip to the Fresno Metropoli-

tan Museum to view the exhibition, The Dutch Italianate:

17th Century Masterpieces from the Dulwich Picture Gallery,

London (see Field Trips section in this brochure). Bruno is

a repeat instructor for OLLI who currently teaches Art His-

tory and Photography at Reedley College.

1 Monday, April 13 • 3:30 pm – 5 pm




Thursday, January 29 • 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Location: Meet at the Fresno Metropolitan Museum of Art and Science, 1555 Van Ness Avenue, Fresno. Parking avail-able north of the museum; carpooling encouraged.


Henry Madden Library Tour, Fresno State

Enjoy an escorted tour of the newly opened Henry

Madden Library, the largest academic library between

Sacramento and Los Angeles. The library offers a total

of 315,600 square feet of space with reading rooms and

study areas, collections, library administration, individual

study carrels, group

study rooms, special-

ized libraries and spe-

cial collections. Light

refreshments at 3:30,

tour at 4:00 pm.

Two Dates Available, Choose one: Tuesday, March 24 • 3:30 pm – 5 pm OR Thursday, April 2 • 3:30 – 5 pm

Location: Henry Madden Library, Fresno State campus

Fee: $10 per person • Maximum 25 students per tour

Parking in Lots D and E; carpooling highly recommended

Air National Guard, Fresno

This field trip will entail a briefing by Lieutenant Colo-

nel John Cotter on the history of the base and the

unit’s mission, an update of

where the base is now and

a look at the future. We will

have the opportunity to

watch the airplanes take off

and also examine an F-16 up

close. The tour will begin with

coffee and pastries in the dining room, and will include a

look at the fire department and discussion of the fire pro-

tection and EMT (emergency medical technician) capabil-

ity that is provided for the entire Fresno Air Terminal.

Wednesday, March 25 • 8:45 am – 11:45 am

Location: Meet at Fresno Air National Guard; details will be provided to registrants prior to the tour

Fee: $10 per person • Maximum 75 students

Banned Books with Michael G. Tate, Ph.D.

How is a work of literature suppressed? How is sup-

pression legitimized? How does “censorship” project

a dominant ideology? Explore these issues in readings

and discussions of key texts: Lady

Chatterly’s Lover, The Turner Diaries,

Native Son, and The Unbearable

Lightness of Being. Dr. Tate is

Professor Emeritus of English and

Film Studies at Fresno State and

is a documentary filmmaker and

scholar. His work has been recog-

nized by the National Endowment

for the Humanities and he has

participated in numerous national conferences devoted

to both film and literature.

4 Tuesdays, April 14, 21, 28 & May 5 • 3:30 pm – 5 pm




Field Trips

Fresno Metropolitan Museum of Art and Science – Feathered Dinosaurs and the Origin of Flight

This new traveling exhibit answers questions about

evolutionary theories surrounding prehistoric birds.

This exhibition presents important original fossils and

explains the ideas surrounding

them. The fossils are brought to

life through a series of stunning

life-size sculptural restorations

by world renowned sculptor

Stephen Czerkas. The exhibi-

tion contains 25 exquisitely

preserved fossils, mostly dating

to 125 million years ago, from

the famed fossil quarries of

Liaoning, China; models, large

informative graphics, beautiful photo enlargements of the

fossils, and original educational movies on large screen

monitors. Includes a docent-led tour of the exhibit and

time in the hands-on discovery center.“My first Osher class—great fun!”

Coming in Summer and Fall 2009

Where Giants Dwell: Sequoia National Park (bus trip)

with Shirley Spencer and Sydney Bluestone

This trip will focus on the unique

life zones of the western Sierra

Nevada, and explore the geologic

and ecologic reasons that allow

plant materials to grow where they

do. We will discuss the early human

inhabitants of the local area and the

more recent pioneers who explored

and preserved the Giant Sequoia

groves that we enjoy today. Out-

door educators Shirley Spencer and

Sydney Bluestone previously escorted the OLLI on a field

trip to Yosemite National Park.

Friday, May 15 • 7:30 am – 5:30 pm

Details to follow

Squaw Valley Herb Gardens Monastery and Garden Tour (bus trip)

Refresh in nature’s beauty and aromas at the Squaw

Valley Herb Gardens followed by a Greek lunch at St.

Nicholas Ranch. Then

discover Sacred Art

at the Life-Giving

Springs Monastery,

a Byzantine-inspired

“architectural jewel.”

Please note: Dress

code is required at

the Monastery—covered heads, arms and women must

wear skirts.

Wednesday, June 10 • 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Details to follow

Treasures of Angkor Wat & Vietnam – a Smithsonian Journey - late Fall, 2009

Renowned for some of the world’s finest archaeologi-

cal sites, Southeast Asia offers a splendid array of

ancient treasures. Expert local historians and an archaeol-

ogist will present discussions along the way that explore

the history, culture and modern life in this fascinating

Earthquake Research – Parkfield (bus trip)

Parkfield is the site of an earthquake research proj-

ect and, since 1970, has been the site of an inten-

sive multidisciplinary earthquake study. More than 100

researchers and collaborating universities and govern-

ment laboratories have

participated in the

research. OLLI mem-

bers will get special

inside views from the

USGS researchers and

enjoy lunch (included)

at a local cafe. The group will be escorted by Dr. Stephen

Lewis (see related course, Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On, in

the Short Courses section in this brochure).

Friday, April 3 • 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Location: Details will be sent to participants prior to trip


Fresno Metropolitan Museum of Art and Science – The Dutch Italianate: 17th Century Masterpieces from Dulwich Picture Gallery, London

Art historian and OLLI instructor Tina Mastropolito

Bruno will discuss this collection of 40 influential

paintings by the famed masters of the Dutch Italianate

style, loaned for the first time by The Dulwich Picture Gal-

lery, England’s oldest public art gallery. Including master-

pieces by Aelbert Cuyp,

Nicolaes Berchem,

Karel Dujardin, Philips

Wouwermans and

Adam Pynacker, this ex-

hibition features works

dating from the 1600s

to the 1700s and offers an exceptional opportunity for au-

diences to view paintings from this world-class collection.

Time permitting, Tina will also briefly discuss the Met’s

current exhibit of paintings by American Impressionist

Anna Richards Brewster.

Tuesday, April 14 • 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Location: Meet at the Fresno Metropolitan Museum of Art and Science, 1555 Van Ness Avenue, Fresno. Parking avail-able north of the museum; carpooling encouraged.


region of the world. Explore the details and significance of

the exquisite Khmer and Hindu art found within Angkor

temples, the 12th-century masterpiece of Cambodia’s

Khmer Empire. Learn about the conservation efforts in

Angkor during a specially arranged lecture, and enhance

your visit to Vietnam with a

discussion on the impact of

foreign influence and control

on current Vietnamese political

policies and economic issues.

This 16-day program includes

visits to Bangkok, Angkor Wat, Hanoi, Hoi An, Hue, Ho Chi

Minh City, and the Mekong Delta. For details, call (559)

278-0423 or email [email protected].

“An absolutely fascinating presentation—and right here in the San Joaquin Valley.

Presenter was most articulate.”

“I very much appreciate your efforts to attract a diverse array of speakers.”

“My friends encouraged me to take the class; I was definitely pleased that I did.”

“Thank you for continuing to be creative in what you’re offering. I’m constantly sharing this program with my

friends and fellow retirees.”

As we embark on our fourth year, and our opportunity

to apply for the endowment, we thank you for your

commitment. Our goals for the 2009 spring semester are:

1) Increase membership. Encourage people to become

members. In the interest of sustainability, the Bernard

Osher Foundation wants our OLLI to exceed 500 members.

2) Encourage volunteerism. Let us know if you would be

willing to facilitate a discussion group, present a lecture,

or teach a short course.

Thank you for your continued support. We will look

forward to seeing you on January 15 when we will hear

David Schecter’s take on the past national elections. You

can rest assured that you will be informed as well as en-

tertained.

Shirley Bruegman, Director

Spring 2009 Calendar at a GlanceDate & Time Location Event/Activity Featuring

General Sessions – see Schedule of Activities for details

January 15 • 3:30 - 5:00 pm Satellite Student Union Post-Mortem on the Presidential

Elections and Pressing Issues

David L. Schecter, Ph.D.

January 28 • 3:30 - 5:00 pm Kremen Education

Building, Room 140

Economic Turmoil and its Impact on

People

Antonio Avalos, Ph.D.

February 2 • 3:30 - 5:00 pm Satellite Student Union Vietnam: Impressions and Realities Henry Delcore, Ph.D.

March 18 • Two sessions:

3:30 - 5:00 pm OR

5:30 - 7:00 pm (choose one)

Alice Peters Auditorium Origins of Rock & Roll Matthew Darling, D.M.A.

April 6 • 6:00 - 7:30 pm Satellite Student Union Freedom and the USSR Terry Phillips

April 30 • 3:30 - 5:00 pm Satellite Student Union Origins of Militant Islam and the

Making of the Middle East

Andreas Borgeas, J.D.

Short Courses – see Schedule of Activities for details. Additional fees apply.

February 3, 17, 24, March 3,

10 & 17 • 10:00 - 11:30 am

Peters Building,

Room 194

Memoirs and Muses Deb Borofka, Ph.D.

February 4, 11, 18, & 25 •

3:30 - 5:00 pm

Alice Peters Auditorium Music and Nationalism John Karr, Ph.D.

February 5, 12, 19, & 26 •

3:30 - 5:00 pm

Peters Building,

Room194

Taking Care of Yourself—At Least 24

Hours Per Week

Shirley Sprinkle

February 9, 23, & March 2 •

3:30 - 5:00 pm

Alice Peters Auditorium Vietnam: Past and Present Charles Ettner, Ph.D.

February 10 • 3:30 - 5:00 pm Alice Peters Auditorium Gardens of the World Robert Boro

February 17 & 24 • 1:00

- 2:30 pm

Alice Peters Auditorium Forensic Science Kevin Miller, Ph.D.

February 20 • 10 am -

11:30 am

Alice Peters Auditorium The History & Future of Plagues:

What’s Up with Those Pesky Microbes?

Julie Oliver, M.S.

March 3, 5, 10, 12, 17 & 19 •

3:30 - 5:00 pm

Peters Building,

Room 194

Español for the Novice, Part III Cathleen Colby

March 9, 16, 23 & 30 • 3:30

- 5:00 pm

Alice Peters Auditorium Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On Stephen Lewis, Ph.D.

April 1, 22, 29 & May 6 • 3:30

- 5:00 pm

Alice Peters Auditorium Only in America: The History of Rock

& Roll

Matthew Darling, D.M.A.

April 9, 16, 30 & May 7 •

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Alice Peters Auditorium The Roaring Twenties Allen Carden, Ph.D.

April 13 • 3:30 - 5:00 pm Alice Peters Auditorium Italian Allure & the Dutch Landscape Tina Mastropolito Bruno

April 14, 21, 28 & May 5 •

3:30 - 5:00 pm

Alice Peters Auditorium Banned Books Michael G. Tate, Ph.D.

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Field trips – see Schedule of Activities for details. Additional fees apply.

January 29 • 1:00 -3:00 pm Fresno Met Museum Feathered Dinosaurs exhibit docents

March 24 • 3:30 - 5 pm Henry Madden Library tour docents

March 25 • 8:45 - 11:45 am Fresno Air National

Guard

tour Lt. Col. John Cotter

April 2 • 3:30 - 5 pm Henry Madden Library tour docents

April 3 • 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Earthquake Research

— Parkfield

bus trip Stephen Lewis, Ph.D.

April 14 • 1:00 - 3:00 pm Fresno Met Museum The Dutch Italianate exhibit Tino Mastropolito Bruno

Summer and Fall, 2009 - details will be available in late Spring, 2009

May 15 • 7:30 am - 5:30 pm Sequoia National Park bus trip Shirley Spencer &

Sydney Bluestone

June 10 • 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Squaw Valley Herb

Gardens

bus trip

Late Fall, 2009 Treasures of Angkor Wat

and Vietnam

travel study program Smithsonian Journeys

Important Things to Remember

• Seating is limited in many of the Short Courses and

Field Trips, so return your Registration Form and

payment as soon as possible.

• You will receive a confirmation letter upon receipt

of your registration and payment. However, due

to the volume of mail we receive and the holiday

break, there may be a short delay in sending out the

confirmations for Spring.

• All Osher activities (General Sessions, Short Courses,

and Field Trips) are open ONLY to members. Due to

space limitations, we cannot accommodate guests.

• Anyone can attend a General Session by becoming

an Associate Member ($15 for the Spring 2009

semester). In fact, Associate members can attend

TWO General Sessions of their choice! Or become a

General Member ($55 single, $90 couple) and attend

all six General Sessions.

• The OLLI office is open Monday through Friday from

9 am to 2 pm, so please be patient if you get our

answering machine. Leave a voicemail and we’ll get

back to you as soon as possible.

• Membership fees are non-refundable and non-

transferable. If you must cancel a Field Trip or Short

Course you’ve already registered for, you will receive

a refund ONLY if we can fill your seat with another

member.

• You may add Short Courses or Field Trips after your

initial registration if space is still available.

• Please note the appropriate “relaxed” (free) parking

lots for each session as printed in this brochure.

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute cannot be

responsible for parking citations received by those

parking in the wrong lots.

If you do NOT receive a confirmation before the first General Session on January 15, please

plan to attend. We can confirm your membership at the door. And, if you wish, you can

bring your Spring 2009 registration with you to the first General Session with Dr. David

Schecter on January 15.

The Fresno State campus is closed from December 24, 2008 through January 5, 2009.

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Street: _________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Email Address ___________________________________________________________________________________________

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General Membership: $55 single, $90 couple. All General Sessions included; register below. ..................... $ __________

Associate Membership: $15 per person. Register for TWO General Sessions below. ...................................... $ __________Post-Mortem on the Presidential Elections • Jan. 15 • 3:30 pm ..............................................Number attending: ______

Economic Turmoil and its Impact on People • Jan. 28 • 3:30 pm ...........................................Number attending: ______

Vietnam: Impressions and Realities • Feb. 2 • 3:30 pm ..............................................................Number attending: ______

Origins of Rock & Roll • Mar. 18 • CHOOSE ONE: o 3:30 pm OR o 5:30 pm .............Number attending: ______

Freedom and the USSR • Apr. 6 • 6:00 pm .....................................................................................Number attending: ______

Origins of Militant Islam • Apr. 30 • 3:30 pm ..................................................................................Number attending: ______

SHORT COURSES (available only with a paid General or Associate Membership):Memoirs and Muses (class meets 6 times) ........................................................................................................... $30 per person $ ___________

Music and Nationalism (class meets 4 times) .................................................................................................... $20 per person $ ___________

Taking Care of Yourself—At Least 24 Hours a Week (class meets 4 times) .............................................. $30 per person $ ___________

Vietnam: A Past and Present Perspective (class meets 3 times) ................................................................... $20 per person $ ___________

Forensic Science (class meets 2 times) .................................................................................................................. $20 per person $ ___________

Gardens of the World (class meets 1 time) .......................................................................................................... $15 per person $ ___________

History and Future of Plagues (class meets 1 time) .......................................................................................... $15 per person $ ___________

Español for the Novice, Part III (class meets 6 times) ........................................................................................ $30 per person $ ___________

Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On (class meets 4 times) ......................................................................................... $20 per person $ ___________

Only in America: History of Rock & Roll (class meets 4 times)....................................................................... $20 per person $ ___________

The Roaring Twenties (class meets 4 times) ........................................................................................................ $20 per person $ ___________

Italian Allure and the Dutch Landscape (class meeets 1 time) ..................................................................... $15 per person $ ___________

Banned Books (class meets 4 times) ...................................................................................................................... $20 per person $ ___________

FIELD TRIPS (available only with a paid General or Associate Membership):Feathered Dinosaurs at the Fresno Metropolitan Museum .......................................................................... $10 per person $ _________

Henry Madden Library Tour CHOOSE ONE: o Mar. 24 OR o Apr. 2 ............................................. $10 per person $ _________

Air National Guard, Fresno ......................................................................................................................................... $10 per person $ _________

Earthquake Research – Parkfield (bus trip) .......................................................................................................... $57 per person $ _________

The Dutch Italianate at the Fresno Metropolitan Museum ........................................................................... $15 per person $ _________

TOTAL FEES: ................................................................................................................................................................................ $

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