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?
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What’s Next in Your Life?
he Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at California 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 challenge, inspire, and motivate you—why not join us today?
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Membership Information
resno 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 availability 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-transferable. Members who must cancel their Field Trips or Short
Courses will be refunded only if their space can be filled
by another member.
“I appreciate the professor’s passion for the subject!”
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
Spring 2009 Schedule of Activities
General Sessions
A Post-Mortem on the Presidential Election
and Pressing Issues for the New
Administration and Congress
Thursday, January 15 • 3:30 pm – 5 pm
Satellite Student Union
Parking in Lots J, N, O and P (see map in this brochure)
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r. 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 Congress 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 Councilman in his hometown of Ormond Beach, Florida.
Economic Turmoil and its Impact on People
Wednesday, 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)
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r. Antonio Avalos will
present an overview of
the current economic situation in the world and the
nation, as well as the regional
implications for those who
live in the San Joaquin Valley. He will explore the main
causes of the current economic situation and what we
might expect in terms of an economic recovery. Dr. Avalos
is an Assistant Professor of Economics at Fresno State and
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 Realities
Monday, February 2 • 3:30 pm – 5 pm
Satellite Student Union
Parking in Lots J, N, O and P (see map in this brochure)
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s a site of war, Vietnam holds a special place in American 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 geography 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 Vietnamese 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 & Roll
Two 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)
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r. Matthew Darling will provide an overview of the
general trends and historical development of Rock &
Roll that could only have happened in America.
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 coauthor of the class text, Listen
to the Music: Styles, Trends, and
Influences in Modern Pop and
teaches the ultra-popular upper 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 Severinsen, 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 II
Monday, April 6 • 6 pm – 7:30 pm
Satellite Student Union
Parking in Lots J, N, O and P
(see map in this brochure)
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ournalist Terry Phillips
analyzes developments
between and within the United
States and the ex-USSR, applying 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 East
Thursday, April 30 • 3:30 pm – 5 pm
Satellite Student Union
Parking in Lots J, N, O and P (see map in this brochure)
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ndreas 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, religious, 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 previously 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
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hort 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.
4 Wednesdays, February 4, 11, 18 & 25 • 3:30 pm – 5 pm
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Fee: $20 per person • Minimum 30/maximum 125 students
ave you ever considered writing a memoir? Do you
enjoy the Greek Myths? Our pesonal stories can be
written with more imagination than with simple beginnings, middles, and ends. This course explores the Ancient
Greek figures of Goddess
Memory and her daughters,
the Muses. Topics to be covered 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.
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r. 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 movements of their time. An instructor of Music History at Fresno 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.
Location: Alice Peters Auditorium, University Business
Center
Parking in Lots A, J and UBC
Forensic Science with Kevin Miller, Ph.D.
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his course will discuss DNA typing of skeletonized human remains and highly degraded tissues, the use of
ancient biomolecules in archaeological and anthropological investigations, and public understanding of complex
scientific principles in courtroom
proceedings. Dr. Kevin Miller is an
Assistant Professor of Forensic Biochemistry 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 Kingdom) 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
Fee: $20 per person • Minimum 30/maximum 125 students
Location: Alice Peters Auditorium, University Business
Center
Parking in Lots A, J and UBC
Taking Care of Yourself—At Least 24 Hours a Week
with Shirley Sprinkle
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his 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 commentator on K-Jewel radio in Fresno.
4 Thursdays, February 5, 12, 19 & 26 • 3:30 pm – 5 pm
Location: University Business Center, PB 194
is now in its 33rd year. He has long been a community
activist supporting the cultural arts, horticulture, historic
preservation and social justice.
Parking in Lots A and UBC
1 Tuesday, February 10 • 3:30 pm - 5 pm
Fee: $30 per person • Minimum 30/maximum 42 students
Vietnam: A Past and Present Perspective
with Charles Ettner, Ph.D.
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his series will survey the peoples and cultures of Vietnam 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 American Indian Studies. He earned his Ph.D. in Anthropology
from Stanford University.
3 Mondays, February 9, 23 & March 2 • 3:30 pm – 5 pm
Fee: $20 per person • Minimum 30/maximum 125 students
Location: Alice Peters Auditorium, University Business
Center
Parking in Lots A, J and UBC
Gardens of the World with Robert Boro
D
esigner 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 travels 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 garden and point out the
details that make each
unique and special. After 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
Fee: $15 per person • Minimum 30/maximum 125 students
Location: Alice Peters Auditorium, University Business
Center
Parking in Lots A, J and UBC
The History and Future of Plagues: What’s Up with
Those Pesky Microbes? with Julie Oliver, M.S.
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rions, viruses, bacteria, protozoa, fungi and helminthes threaten the health of humans globally. How
do human behaviors and activities influence the emergence 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. Professor 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
Fee: $15 per person • Minimum 30/maximum 125 students
Location: Alice Peters Auditorium, University Business
Center
Parking in Lots A, J and UBC
Español for the Novice, Part III with Cathleen Colby
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his 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. Instructor 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
Fee: $30 per person • Minimum 30/maximum 42 students
Location: University Business Center, PB 194
Parking in Lots A and UBC
Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On with Stephen Lewis, Ph.D.
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ack by popular demand, this course will discuss the
fundamentals of earthquakes–their causes, effects, frequency, 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 questions of 1) whether
or not the next big
earthquake will
cause California to
sink into the Pacific
Ocean, and 2) whether 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
Fee: $20 per person • Minimum 30/maximum 125 students
Location: Alice Peters Auditorium, University Business
Center
The Roaring Twenties with Allen Carden, Ph.D.
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his 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 optimism and deadening cynicism,
of increasing and decreasing
faith, of great hope and great
despair. Dr. Carden is a professor of History at Fresno Pacific University, teaches parttime 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
Fee: $20 per person • Minimum 30/maximum 125 students
Location: Alice Peters Auditorium, University Business
Center
Parking in Lots A, J and UBC
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 conjunction with the OLLI field trip to the Fresno Metropolitan Museum to view the exhibition, The Dutch Italianate:
Parking in Lots A, J and UBC
Only In America: The History of Rock & Roll
with Matthew Darling, D.M.A.
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n overview of the general trends and historical development of rock & roll in the 20th and now 21st centuries 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.
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 History and Photography at Reedley College.
4 Wednesdays, April 1, 22, 29 & May 6 • 3:30 pm – 5 pm
1 Monday, April 13 • 3:30 pm – 5 pm
Fee: $20 per person • Minimum 30/maximum 125 students
Fee: $15 per person • Minimum 30/maximum 125 students
Location: Alice Peters Auditorium, University Business
Center
Location: Alice Peters Auditorium, University Business
Center
Parking in Lots A, J and UBC
Parking in Lots A, J and UBC
Banned Books with Michael G. Tate, Ph.D.
Thursday, January 29 • 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
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Location: Meet at the Fresno Metropolitan Museum of Art
and Science, 1555 Van Ness Avenue, Fresno. Parking available north of the museum; carpooling encouraged.
ow is a work of literature suppressed? How is suppression 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 recognized 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
Fee: $20 per person • Minimum 30/maximum 125 students
Fee: $10 per person • Minimum 25/maximum 40 students
Henry Madden Library Tour, Fresno State
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njoy 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, specialized libraries and special collections. Light
refreshments at 3:30,
tour at 4:00 pm.
Location: Alice Peters Auditorium, University Business
Center
Two Dates Available, Choose one:
Tuesday, March 24 • 3:30 pm – 5 pm OR
Thursday, April 2 • 3:30 – 5 pm
Parking in Lots A, J and UBC
Location: Henry Madden Library, Fresno State campus
Fee: $10 per person • Maximum 25 students per tour
Field Trips
Fresno Metropolitan Museum of Art and Science –
Feathered Dinosaurs and the Origin of Flight
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his 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 exhibition 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.
Parking in Lots D and E; carpooling highly recommended
Air National Guard, Fresno
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his field trip will entail a briefing by Lieutenant Colonel 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 protection and EMT (emergency medical technician) capability 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
“My first Osher class—great fun!”
Earthquake Research – Parkfield (bus trip)
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arkfield is the site of an earthquake research project and, since 1970, has been the site of an intensive multidisciplinary earthquake study. More than 100
researchers and collaborating universities and government laboratories have
participated in the
research. OLLI members 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
Fee: $57 per person • Minimum 40/maximum 53
students
Fresno Metropolitan Museum of Art and Science –
The Dutch Italianate: 17th Century Masterpieces from
Dulwich Picture Gallery, London
A
rt 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 Gallery, England’s oldest public art gallery. Including masterpieces by Aelbert Cuyp,
Nicolaes Berchem,
Karel Dujardin, Philips
Wouwermans and
Adam Pynacker, this exhibition features works
dating from the 1600s
to the 1700s and offers an exceptional opportunity for audiences 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 available north of the museum; carpooling encouraged.
Fee: $15 per person • Minimum 25/maximum 40 students
Coming in Summer and Fall 2009
Where Giants Dwell: Sequoia National Park (bus trip)
with Shirley Spencer and Sydney Bluestone
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his 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. Outdoor 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)
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efresh 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
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enowned for some of the world’s finest archaeological sites, Southeast Asia offers a splendid array of
ancient treasures. Expert local historians and an archaeologist will present discussions along the way that explore
the history, culture and modern life in this fascinating
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 osher@csufresno.edu.
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s 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 entertained.
Shirley Bruegman, Director
“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.”
“An absolutely fascinating presentation—and
right here in the San Joaquin Valley.
Presenter was most articulate.”
Spring 2009 Calendar at a Glance
Date & Time
Location
Event/Activity
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
January 28 • 3:30 - 5:00 pm Kremen Education
Economic Turmoil and its Impact on
Building, Room 140
People
February 2 • 3:30 - 5:00 pm Satellite Student Union Vietnam: Impressions and Realities
March 18 • Two sessions:
Alice Peters Auditorium Origins of Rock & Roll
3:30 - 5:00 pm OR
5:30 - 7:00 pm (choose one)
April 6 • 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Satellite Student Union Freedom and the USSR
April 30 • 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Satellite Student Union Origins of Militant Islam and the
Making of the Middle East
Short Courses – see Schedule of Activities for details. Additional fees apply.
February 3, 17, 24, March 3, Peters Building,
Memoirs and Muses
10 & 17 • 10:00 - 11:30 am
Room 194
February 4, 11, 18, & 25 •
Alice Peters Auditorium Music and Nationalism
3:30 - 5:00 pm
February 5, 12, 19, & 26 •
Peters Building,
Taking Care of Yourself—At Least 24
3:30 - 5:00 pm
Room194
Hours Per Week
February 9, 23, & March 2 • Alice Peters Auditorium Vietnam: Past and Present
3:30 - 5:00 pm
February 10 • 3:30 - 5:00 pm Alice Peters Auditorium Gardens of the World
February 17 & 24 • 1:00
Alice Peters Auditorium Forensic Science
- 2:30 pm
February 20 • 10 am Alice Peters Auditorium The History & Future of Plagues:
11:30 am
What’s Up with Those Pesky Microbes?
March 3, 5, 10, 12, 17 & 19 • Peters Building,
Español for the Novice, Part III
3:30 - 5:00 pm
Room 194
March 9, 16, 23 & 30 • 3:30
Alice Peters Auditorium Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On
- 5:00 pm
April 1, 22, 29 & May 6 • 3:30 Alice Peters Auditorium Only in America: The History of Rock
- 5:00 pm
& Roll
April 9, 16, 30 & May 7 •
Alice Peters Auditorium The Roaring Twenties
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
April 13 • 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Alice Peters Auditorium Italian Allure & the Dutch Landscape
April 14, 21, 28 & May 5 •
Alice Peters Auditorium Banned Books
3:30 - 5:00 pm
Calendar continues on next page!
Featuring
David L. Schecter, Ph.D.
Antonio Avalos, Ph.D.
Henry Delcore, Ph.D.
Matthew Darling, D.M.A.
Terry Phillips
Andreas Borgeas, J.D.
Deb Borofka, Ph.D.
John Karr, Ph.D.
Shirley Sprinkle
Charles Ettner, Ph.D.
Robert Boro
Kevin Miller, Ph.D.
Julie Oliver, M.S.
Cathleen Colby
Stephen Lewis, Ph.D.
Matthew Darling, D.M.A.
Allen Carden, Ph.D.
Tina Mastropolito Bruno
Michael G. Tate, Ph.D.
Field trips – see Schedule of Activities for details. Additional fees apply.
January 29 • 1:00 -3:00 pm Fresno Met Museum
Feathered Dinosaurs exhibit
March 24 • 3:30 - 5 pm
Henry Madden Library
tour
March 25 • 8:45 - 11:45 am Fresno Air National
tour
Guard
April 2 • 3:30 - 5 pm
Henry Madden Library
tour
April 3 • 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Earthquake Research
bus trip
— Parkfield
April 14 • 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Fresno Met Museum
The Dutch Italianate exhibit
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
June 10 • 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Late Fall, 2009
Squaw Valley Herb
Gardens
Treasures of Angkor Wat
and Vietnam
docents
docents
Lt. Col. John Cotter
docents
Stephen Lewis, Ph.D.
Tino Mastropolito Bruno
Shirley Spencer &
Sydney Bluestone
bus trip
travel study program
Smithsonian Journeys
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.
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 nontransferable. 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.
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Locations of OLLI Activities at Fresno State
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute • 5005 N. Maple Avenue, M/S ED76 • Fresno, CA 93740
(559) 278-0008 • email: osher@csufresno.edu • www.csufresno.edu/olli
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute cannot be responsible for parking citations received by those parking in the wrong lots.
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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Registration – Spring 2009
Member(s) Name(s): ______________________________________________________________________________________
Street:__________________________________________________________________________________________________
City/Zip _ ______________________________________________ Phone___________________________________________
Email Address____________________________________________________________________________________________
How did you hear about the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute?
 I’m an OLLI member  Heard from a friend  Newspaper  Brochure  Other _______________________________
Your age group:  50-60  61-70  71-80  80+
Are you:  retired  semi-retired  work PT  work FT
MEMBERSHIP FEES – CHOOSE YOUR MEMBERSHIP TYPE:
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: _______
OUT
Economic Turmoil and its Impact on People • Jan. 28 • 3:30 pm............................................Number attending:SOLD
_______
Vietnam: Impressions and Realities • Feb. 2 • 3:30 pm . .............................................................Number attending: _______
Origins of Rock & Roll • Mar. 18 • CHOOSE ONE: SOLD
o 3:30OUT
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
$____________
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$____________
$____________
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$____________
$____________
$____________
$____________
$____________
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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
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OUT $_SOLD
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TOTAL FEES:................................................................................................................................................................................. $
Payment Method:  Check(s) or money order(s) enclosed, made payable to California State University, Fresno
 I authorize the use of my (circle one)
VISA or Mastercard for: _____________ (amount)
Card Number_ _______________________________________________Expires_ _______________________________
Cardholder’s Name_________________________________________________________________________________
Cardholder’s Signature_ _____________________________________________________________________________
Please return this registration form with payment to: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute; California State University, Fresno;
5005 N. Maple Avenue, M/S ED76; Fresno, CA 93740-8025
Not printed at State expense.
Here’s Your Calendar of Spring 2009 OLLI Activities!
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