BUCKNELL INSTITUTE for LIFELONG LEARNING
BUCKNELL INSTITUTE for LIFELONG LEARNING
Fall 2016 Special Presentations
(Membership not required; events are free and open to the public.)
LUNCH & LEARN Programs begin at Noon; doors open at 11:30 a.m. Beverages and light dessert provided.
Bring your lunch or purchase a soup-and-sandwich lunch ($6) by contacting the BILL office.
Sept. 13 “Poster Girls of the Middle Ages” with Barbara Altmann, provost, Bucknell University
Oct. 11“Thirty Years of the Paragon Ragtime Orichestra: An Informance” with Rick Benjamin,
director of the Paragon Ragtime Orchestra
SEPTEMBER 19 – OCTOBER 27
Nov. 15“The 2016 Election: An Analysis” with Chris Ellis, associate professor of
political science, Bucknell University
Special presentations are co-hosted with Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village.
See inside or the BILL brochure or website (bucknell.edu/LifelongLearning)
for information on times and menus.
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Course 252: History of American Home Cooking: Johnny Cakes to Kale Salad, Zimmerman
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Course 253: Music of Vienna, Boerckel
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Course 254: Exploring Digital Photography, Singer
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Course 255: Mexico: Works of Art in Times of Turmoil, Martin
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Course 256: Dramatic Technological Failures and Lessons Learned. . .or Not, Rich
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Course 257: That’s Psychology? Emotions, Stress, and Health, Berthold
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Course 258: Then There Was Paper, McKelvie
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Course 259: Interpreting Short Stories, Baumwoll
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Course 260: The Holocaust, Ulmer
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Course 261: Women and Leadership, Gerdes
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Course 262: Distinguished Women, Yorks
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Course 263: Memoirs: Writing Through Memories to Meaning, Hungerford
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Course 264: Getting Older, Wiser, Sexier, Stayton
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Course 265: What Do Biologists Do? (Mucking Around with Biologists), Wells
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Course 266: That Old House: Lewisburg’s Historic Architecture, Greaves
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Course 267: Werewolves, Sackrey/Detelj
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Course 268: American Art, 1760-1930, Archambault/Skucek
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Course 269: Current Issues in American Foreign Policy, Travis
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Course 270: Independent Film: Outlaws, Misfits and Claim-Jumpers, Coryell
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Directions to BILL Office and Program Locations
BILL Office and Conference Room, 115 Farley Cir., Suite 302, Spring Run Professional
Park, Lewisburg: Start at the intersection of PA Route 45 and US Route 15 in Lewisburg. Drive west on
PA Route 45 for 1.1 miles, then turn right (north) onto Reitz Blvd. into Brookpark Farm. Drive .5 mile (past
Library) and turn right onto Farley Cir., into the Spring Run Professional Park (no street sign on right). The
office is in the farthest right (south) of the Spring Run buildings. Enter through the center portico of the
building and follow the signs to the back suite.
American Red Cross of North Central Pennsylvania, 249 Farley Cir, Lewisburg: Start at the
intersection of PA 45 and US 15 in Lewisburg. Drive west on PA 45 for 1.1 miles, then turn right (north) onto
Reitz Blvd into Brookpark Farm. Drive .45 mile to St. Mary St and turn right. Turn right onto Farley Cir, then
a quick left into the Red Cross parking lot. There is a blue and white “American Red Cross” sign at the
intersection of Reitz Blvd and St. Mary St. The Sheary Room is on your right inside the front door.
East Buffalo Township Municipal Building, 589 Fairground Rd, Lewisburg: From the
intersection of US 15 and PA 45 in Lewisburg, drive west on PA 45 for 0.9 miles to the first traffic light, at
Fairground Rd. Turn right onto Fairground Rd and travel 0.2 miles – the Municipal Building will be on the
left.
Public Library for Union County, 255 Reitz Blvd, Lewisburg: Start at the intersection of PA 45
and US 15 in Lewisburg. Drive west on PA 45 for 1.1 miles, then turn right (north) onto Reitz Blvd into
Brookpark Farm. The Public Library for Union County is 0.4 miles ahead on the left. Parking is adjacent to the
building.
RiverWoods Senior Living Community, 270 RidgeCrest Cir., Lewisburg: Start at the
intersection of PA 45 and US 15 in Lewisburg. Drive 1.5 miles north on US 15 past Weis Market. At the
traffic light near Evangelical Hospital and McDonald’s, turn right (east) on River Rd. (State Route 1005). Take
first right onto RidgeCrest Cir. and drive 0.3 miles through parking area to a stop sign. Park in the lot directly
ahead. Enter three-story RidgeCrest Building through main entrance under the portico. Ask at reception desk
for directions to the Creative Arts Room.
Spring Run Conference Room, 115 Farley Cir., Lewisburg: Start at the intersection of PA 45 and
US 15 in Lewisburg. Drive west on PA 45 for 1.1 miles, then turn right (north) onto Reitz Blvd into Brookpark
Farm. Drive .5 mile (past Library) and turn right onto Farley Cir., into the Spring Run Professional Park (no
street sign on right). The Conference room is in the center building, which has a large “Spring Run” sign
on it.
Union County Government Center, 155 North 15th St., Lewisburg: Start at the intersection of PA
45 and US 15 in Lewisburg. Drive west on PA 45 for .4 mile, then turn right (north) on 15th St. The
Government Center is ahead on the left in .2 mile.
Lunch & Learn programs are at The Village Common (see below)
The Village Common, 6 Tressler Blvd, Lewisburg: Start at intersection of PA 45 and US 15 in
Lewisburg. Drive west on PA 45 for 1.1 miles; then turn right (north) onto Reitz Blvd into Brookpark Farm.
Drive 0.6 mile, then turn left onto Tressler Blvd. After the turn, The Village Common is directly ahead; park in
front.
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Welcome to the Bucknell Institute
for Lifelong Learning (BILL)
Community
n behalf of the provost's office at
Bucknell, welcome to BILL!
As provost of Bucknell, I am delighted
that BILL is one of the programs on the
academic side of the university, and
I take it as a very good sign that BILL is
flourishing.
Since the fall of 2009, BILL has offered enthusiastic learners in
the Central Susquehanna Valley a broad range of educational
and intellectual opportunities in congenial community settings.
In keeping with Bucknell's commitment to build bridges to the
When I look at the courses and events
local and regional community, this is a learning partnership
offered, I have the immediate impulse to
between Bucknell and area residents.
sign up for every one of them myself. By
This program of the Office of the Provost at Bucknell,
taking BILL courses and getting involved,
you are modeling what we hope to
offers non-credit short courses and special presentations on a
inspire in all our undergraduates – an
variety of topics during fall and spring terms with significant
investment in lifelong learning, and an
facilities support from area organizations such as the Public
analytical engagement with the world
around us.
Library for Union County, RiverWoods Senior Living
Community, Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village, the American
In my many years as a professor, I have
Red Cross, East Buffalo Township and Union County.
seen that a group of adult learners
with expertise in diverse fields and real
With this catalog, we present 19 short courses offered
intellectual curiosity makes for
by a combination of members of the institute and retired
wonderfully rich conversation and
faculty from various institutions. These courses bring the total
exploration.
number presented since our founding to 270. To date, the
We invite you to bring your wealth of
institute has enrolled nearly 1,000 members from 31 regional
knowledge and questions to these
communities. BILL truly achieves its goal of being a “learning
learning opportunities, and to
contribute to the vibrant culture of our
partnership” with its great diversity of offerings and activities
community.
in which area residents increasingly take leadership.
~Barbara K. Altmann, Ph.D
You will notice a slight increase in course fees this
Provost and Professor of French
term, and we anticipate a need for a similarly small increase in
membership fees next term. We have managed to keep fees and
overhead to a minimum with no increase in the last four years, but as the program grows, we see an ever
increasing fixed cost for services and supplies that is beyond our control. Financial assistance will always
be available for those for whom this presents a hardship. This also presents an opportunity for those
among us who may wish to consider gifts to support such scholarships. In either case, please speak to
Annie in the office, or contact me directly.
Your participation and involvement are warmly appreciated and welcomed.
Bucknell Institute for Lifelong Learning Staff:
Ruth B. Burnham
Director
Anne P. Smith
Coordinator
Photography by BILL member, Janice Pearson
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What people are saying…
 Brain stimulation—pretty candy for the soul. Plus great new friendships. What more
could I ask?
 “I’ve learned a lot, enjoyed meeting some new people. I especially appreciate the convenient sites
and low cost. The receptions are always fun. It has brought people from other communities to
Lewisburg.”
 From a course leader: “I surely enjoy my own part of the mix, bringing me back into the
classroom that I didn’t know I missed so much until I felt those bubbles of nervousness and joyful
anticipation as I walked down the hall to the first meeting of each of the courses I’ve been
teaching....”
 “The whole program (classes I have taken) has been enriching to me. I look forward to the days I
have class. My friends and I often discuss what we have learned and been introduced to. People
that I have spoken to really enjoy the courses. It is a positive and interesting part of their retired
lives.”
 “The BILL program has reignited my intellectual curiosity and has allowed me to examine
subject matter I would never have without the program. It has provided an environment to expand
and develop new friendships.”
 “BILL has, as well as broadening my intellectual life, introduced me to a wonderful group of
friends I would never have met otherwise. Lifelong learning with (now) lifelong friends—
a perfect combination!
 BILL has given individuals in the region a rare opportunity to explore important areas and engage
with others on a high level. One reason that my husband and I stay in the area, rather than move
to a city, is the BILL program.
 One of my objectives when considering moving back to Lewisburg was to take classes and learn
new things, there is an added benefit from the wealth of experience from other class participants.
Mission
The mission of the Bucknell Institute for Lifelong Learning is to engage enthusiastic learners from a wide
range of educational backgrounds in creative and intellectual activities that expand their horizons,
invigorate their minds, and stimulate curiosity and the joy of learning. Members participate in courses,
organize and lead study groups, and devise other educational opportunities that reflect Bucknell
University’s commitment to liberal education. The goal of the Institute is to involve all participants in
active learning, where ideas, interests, and life experiences are shared.
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How to Join and Register for Classes
Online Registration Opens August 15 at 11 a.m.
Mailed-in registrations are processed starting August 15. Phone and walk-in
registrations are not accepted until August 16 at 11 a.m.
Online: Join BILL, renew your membership, and register for courses all from your
computer! Make sure to have a major credit card handy, then go to the BILL website at
www.bucknell.edu/lifelonglearning and click the “Register Today” button. Our system
uses “TouchNet,” the same secure process that the rest of the University uses for online
financial transactions.
New users – 1. create a new account, 2. purchase a membership, and then
3. register for courses.
OR: Fill out the form in the center of this catalog. If you are not already a member, sign up for a
membership; then register for up to two courses each term. Please use a separate form for each individual
registering; payments may be combined. Members may request a third course and will be placed in that
course if space is available one week prior to the start of classes. These requests will be honored in order
of their receipt. Payment is requested upon notification of enrollment in the third class.
You may register online and pay by check in person or by mail. No telephone, mail or in-office
credit card registrations. Credit cards can only be processed online.
Fees: Membership Fee: $50 for one year (July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2017); $30 for half-year (July 1 –
December 31, 2016)
Individual Course Fee: $45 for a 4- to 6-session course; $35 for
a 3-session course.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Payment: Pay online with a credit card or in person or by mail
with a check.
Confirmation: Receive immediate confirmation during online
registration. Otherwise, membership and course registration are
confirmed by email or U.S. mail on receipt of payment. Do not
attend a course unless your registration has been confirmed.
Class Meetings: Each term is six weeks long and includes 3- to
6-session classes. Class days and times are stated at the end of
each course description.
A fund has been established to provide
financial assistance to those who could
use some help to join the Institute and
take courses. Those who wish to apply
should contact the Institute Coordinator,
Annie Smith (see contact information).
All communication will be strictly
confidential. There may be restrictions
for anyone already receiving financial
aid from Bucknell University.
Location of Classes and Lunch & Learn: Class locations
include the East Buffalo Township building, the Public Library
for Union County, the Spring Run Professional Park, the American Red Cross
North Central PA, Union County Government Center, and RiverWoods Senior Living
Community.
Lunch & Learn takes place at The Village Common at Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village;
directions to all sites are located on page 2.
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Schedule
Fall Term, 2016: September 19 through October 27
Spring Term, 2017: February 27 through April 7
Fall Term, 2017: September 25 through November 3
Benefits of Membership
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Register for up to two courses each term*
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Receive catalogs, on request, as soon as they are available
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Receive invitations to special events, lectures, and activities
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Enjoy access to the Bucknell Library:
All BILL members have access to and borrowing privileges at Bucknell’s Bertrand Library,
including use of the library's nearly 900,000 volumes, DVD/video loan, as well as all online
reference titles, databases and journals (you must be in the library to access online resources).
Although participants do not have access to Interlibrary Loans, they can take full advantage of
reference services in support of their studies by asking at the desk or sending an inquiry via the
website of the Bertrand Library: http://www.bucknell.edu/library.
Participants also may request a community borrower card, valid for one year from the
date of issuance, which will entitle them to borrow up to 5 books with a 3-week loan period. Sign
up at the library circulation desk by presenting a photo ID and giving an email address. With
proof of valid registration in BILL (your membership card), the usual $20 annual fee will be
waived. To use a computer at the library, just ask for the guest password at the Reference Desk.
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Receive Weis Center ticket discounts:
During the academic year in which the membership card is issued, BILL ID-card holders will be
eligible for a $10 discount off the reserved seat full-admission price for each of two tickets to any
and every evening event on the Weis Center Series of professional arts performances. This is the
same discount given to Bucknell employees and retirees.
(Please note: Only one discount can be applied per purchase; discounts may not be used
in combination. Because all tickets are non-refundable under any and all circumstances, this
offer cannot be used retroactively on tickets previously purchased. It is the responsibility of the
purchaser to inform the box office salesperson at the beginning of the transaction what discount
is being applied. The BILL ID may have to be shown either when ordering or picking up
discounted tickets.)
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Receive Campus Theatre ticket discounts (same as Senior Citizen discount):
Present your BILL ID card at the Box Office to receive discounted admission to films at the
beautifully restored Campus Theatre on Market Street in downtown Lewisburg.
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Members may register for a third course, on a space-available basis, one week prior to the beginning of classes.
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Join BILL’s One + One Membership Challenge. . .
It’s been clear since the start of BILL that our members are our best
recruiting tool. People who join the Institute and take our classes often tell
their friends about their experiences or bring them along to a special
presentation, and a new membership may result. One street in Lewisburg
hosts nine members from seven different households. That probably isn’t an
accident!
Take our One + One Membership Challenge, whereby you can earn
a free membership for referring a new (not renewing) member to this
program. Your membership will be extended either a half-year or a full year,
depending on your referral’s membership. You save money and retain all
membership benefits (Weis Center for Performing Arts discounts, use of the
Bertrand Library on campus, and more), and your friend gains access to all
the things you have come to know, expect, and enjoy about the BILL
program and community.
Fill in the name of your referral online or on the appropriate line
on the Membership and Course Registration Form, and we’ll take it
from there. If you have already paid for your membership, we’ll extend
it once your friend signs up.
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Policies
Class Cancellation: Severe weather and other emergencies: Classes will be canceled when the
Lewisburg area schools are closed due to inclement weather (School District website: www.lasd.us;
announcements are on local radio and television stations, as well. You can sign up for a free text message
about school closings at http://www.lasd.us/page/2614). BILL classes will be held as scheduled when the
school district is running on a delayed opening schedule. Be alert to the potential for mid-day
cancellations and check information sources accordingly. Cancellation by course leaders: Participants
will be notified by email or telephone if a class is canceled. Make-up dates and times will be arranged on
an individual class basis.
Course/Seminar Registration: Courses are filled, whether via online registration or not, on
a first-come, first-served basis until the starting date of the course. Some may be canceled due
to low enrollment. Members are encouraged to register early to avoid the risk of courses being filled or
canceled due to low enrollment. Credit cards accepted online only; no telephone credit card
registrations.
If more than one registration from the same address: Please submit separate registration forms, if
using them, for each person. Payments may be combined.
Photographs: Registering to become a member of this Institute gives us permission to use any photos
that include you in our print and electronic publications. If you do not want us to use your photograph,
please notify the photographer at the event.
Refund Policy: Course registration fees will be refunded if a request is made before the start of the first
class, or if space in desired classes is unavailable. The membership fee is generally not refundable, but a
refund or extension will be considered in cases where a member has not been able to enroll in courses.
All classes and schedules are subject to change: BILL reserves the right to limit class size and to
cancel classes if there is insufficient enrollment. Also, a specific class schedule may be altered due to
unforeseen circumstances. See the minimum and maximum number of participants listed for each course
described.
Communications and Computer Use: If you supply an email address, we will use it to send news,
calendars of events, newsletters, and invitations and we will expect that you will be aware of our
mailings. Make sure lifelonglearning@bucknell.edu is in your address book so that your mail program
doesn’t treat BILL messages as spam. If you do not have an email address, we will, as much as possible,
use U.S. Mail to send the same information. If you don’t have access to a computer, there are several at
the Public Library for Union County that are free to use, and the BILL office has a computer for
members’ use. If you do not currently have an email account, we can assist you with setting up a free
account, and you may have access to it and other computer resources any time the BILL office is open.
Support This Community Effort: Your tax-deductible donation to the Bucknell Institute for Lifelong
Learning will provide resources to support financial assistance, special events, and courses, as well as
staffing and other operating expenses. To make a donation, you can visit us online at
www.bucknell.edu/LifelongLearning, call the Bucknell Development Office at 570-577-3200, or indicate
your donation on the registration form. If donating by check, please make it payable to Bucknell
University, and note “Lifelong Learning” in the memo line. Consider remembering BILL via planned
giving from a will or trust, from a retirement plan, stock and appreciated assets, or life insurance. Contact
the Development Office for more information.
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Special Presentations
Lunch & Learn presentations are co-sponsored by Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village, and take place at The
Village Common, 6 Tressler Boulevard, Lewisburg. See Directions, page 2. Membership is not required.
Lunch & Learn
Lunchtime programs (Lunch & Learn) start at noon; doors open at 11:30 a.m. Beverages and a light
dessert are provided. Bring your lunch or purchase a soup-and-sandwich lunch ($6) by contacting the
BILL office up to noon of the day prior to the program.
Tuesday, September 13, noon: Poster Girls of the Middle Ages, with Barbara
K. Altmann, Provost and professor of French, Bucknell.
The Middle Ages often seem very remote, but in 21st-century North America,
we know more about that historical period and civilization than one might
think. Which Medieval women, in
particular, do we still know and talk
about? Why do we know a few
particular ones and not many others?
Let’s think through what we recycle from medieval culture and
what use it is to us today. Menu: turkey, walnut and cranberry
salad wrap / vegetable soup / assorted cookies and brownies
Tuesday, October 11, noon: Thirty Years of the Paragon
Ragtime Orchestra: An Informance, with Rick Benjamin,
founder/director of the Paragon Ragtime Orchestra.
The founder and director of the orchestra, Lewisburg resident Rick Benjamin, will supplement his talk
with recorded music, videos and photos. Menu: quinoa and vegetable wrap / butternut squash bisque /
assorted scones
Tuesday, November 15, noon: The 2016 Election: An Analysis, with
Chris Ellis, associate professor of political science, Bucknell.
What were the major patterns of public opinion and voting behavior in
one of the most unusual of election campaigns? Chris Ellis will help us
sort it out and give us a sense of what to expect from the new president
and congress. Menu: apple, pecan and chicken salad wrap / quinoa
vegetable soup / pumpkin cheesecake bars
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Free Art History Seminar (special benefit for BILL members)
August 25 OR September 1, (choose one date or the other), 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Spring Run
Conference Room, 115 Farley Circle, Suite 100, Lewisburg (See Directions, p. 2).
Art and the Hereafter, with James Turnure, Kress Professor Emeritus, Bucknell. Jim is a graduate of
Princeton University in art history and archaeology. He has taught at Cornell and Bucknell, and has also
served as acting director of the Samek Art Museum on the Bucknell campus.
Humanity generally has not accepted physical death as an absolute end; always
there has been the conviction that afterward somehow, somewhere, individual
existence continues.
The visual arts have pictured this faith in concrete forms since remote antiquity.
We will examine some of the seemingly endless expressions of this search for
personal immortality among the uncertainties of what might lie hereafter.
This seminar will be offered twice. Due to space limitations, registration is
required; maximum of 15 participants each session. Register online at
www.bucknell.edu/LifelongLearning, by calling the BILL office (570-522-0105), or in person at 115
Farley Circle, Suite 302, Lewisburg
From our friends at Susquehanna University:
Institute for Lifelong Learning at Susquehanna University
Susquehanna University’s Institute for Lifelong Learning is a series of programs designed for senior community members.
Members gather in Susquehanna University’s campus center on Wednesdays to enjoy the following activities.
10:15 – 11 a.m. – Social Hour
11 a.m. – noon – Presentation
Noon – Served Lunch
There are three options for Susquehanna’s Institute membership and also a guest program. For further details, contact: Joe
Herb at kapajoe@ptd.net or 570-374-9911; or Jayme Long at longj@susqu.edu, or 570-372-4354.
Membership in the Susquehanna University program is not a benefit of BILL membership.
October 5 - Karl Zimmermann, travel writer, rail author, photographer and lecturer who has written or co-authored 24
books.
October 19 - Candace Ridington portrays a Civil War nurse reminiscing about her time of service in Washington, D.C. in
a program entitled “We Were There Too.”
November 1 - Stephen Dunn, poet and teacher, has written fifteen collections of poetry. Mr. Dunn’s 2001 collection of
poems entitled Different Hours won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry.
November 16 - Actor Ethan Mitchell will present a performance of A Child’s Christmas in Wales by Dylan Thomas.
December 7 - The traditional December program consisting of a piano recital by Galen Deibler and choral music performed
by the Susquehanna University Chamber Singers.
Each program except the one in December will be held in the Degenstein Theater located in the Degenstein Campus
Center of Susquehanna University. All except the December program begin at 11 a.m. with a social period
preceding at 10:15 a.m. The December program will take place in Stretansky Hall located in the
Cunningham Center for Music and Art. This program will begin at the special time of 10:45 a.m.
Shuttle services are provided from University parking lots beginning at 10:15 a.m. Refreshments are available near the
theater entrance.
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Fall Term 2016 Course Schedule – September 19 – October 27 (except where noted)
Time
No.
Title
Leader
Location
Monday
10-11:30 a.m.
252
History of American Home Cooking
Zimmerman
PDR2
1-2:30 p.m.
253
Music of Vienna
Boerckel
SRCR
1 – 3 p.m.
254
Exploring Digital Photography
Singer
1 – 2:30 p.m.
255
Mexico: Works of Art in Times of Turmoil
Martin
ARC-Sheary
Room
PLUC-Small
Room
Tuesday
10-11:30 a.m.
256
Dramatic Technological Failures and Lessons
Learned. . .or Not
Rich
UCGC
10 a.m.-noon
257
That’s Psychology? Emotions, Stress, and Health
Berthold
CAR1
10 a.m.-noon
258
Then There Was Paper. . .
McKelvie
EBT
1 – 3 p.m.
259
Interpreting Short Stories
Baumwoll
PDR2
3 – 5 p.m.
260
The Holocaust
Ulmer
SRCR
Wednesday
10-11:30 a.m.
261
Women and Leadership
Gerdes
EBT
10-11:30 a.m.
262
Distinguished Women
Yorks
UCGC
10 a.m.-noon
263
Memoirs: Writing Through Memories to Meaning
Hungerford
ARC
1 - 3 p.m.
264
Getting Older, Wiser, Sexier
Stayton
PLUC-Large
Room
Thursday
9 a.m.
265
What Do Biologists Do? (Mucking Around with
Biologists)
Wells
SRCR2
10-11:30 a.m.
266
That Old House: Lewisburg’s Historic Architecture
Greaves
PLUC-Large
Room
10-11:30 a.m.
267
Werewolves
Sackrey/Detelj
EBT
1-2:30 p.m.
268
American Art, 1760-1930
Archambault
CAR
1-3 p.m.
269
Current Issues in American Foreign Policy
Travis
EBT
1-4 p.m.
270
Independent Film: Outlaws, Misfits and
Claimjumpers
Coryell
UCGC3
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ARC = American Red Cross of North Central Pennsylvania
EBT = East Buffalo Township Building
PLUC = Public Library for Union County
RC@RW-CAR = RidgeCrest at RiverWoods, Creative Arts Room
RC@RW-PDR = RidgeCrest at RiverWoods, Private Dining Room 2
SRCR = Spring Run Conference Room
UCGC = Union County Government Center
Three-week course; $35
First meeting only. Subsequent meetings will meet at Spring Run and carpool to sites.
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Class begins October 6 and runs through November 10.
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Course 252: History of American Home Cooking: Johnny Cakes
to Kale Salad
Leader: Mary Zimmerman
Description: The class will look at the emergence
of a uniquely and distinctly American cuisine by
studying the intersection of new influences and
conditions in the New World, including technology
and health concerns. The course will also examine
the training of home cooks and the resources
available to them. Participants will be asked to
bring cookbooks to class and to consult on-line
cookbook collections in order to examine how
cooking has responded to different influences, such
as the invention of the gas and electric stove and
historical conditions, such as rationing during
World War II. The final class will be devoted to
the modern influence of restaurant cooking on
home cooking. Class will proceed through a
mixture of lecture and discussion. There may be
an option for participants to cook some of the
recipes at home and bring the results to class.
Materials for Course: The leader will suggest
readings and provide handouts.
Biography: Mary Zimmerman has a BA from
Carleton College and an MA from Vanderbilt
University. She taught a variety of history courses,
including Women in American History, for more
than thirty years at Northern Virginia Community
College. She received a number of teaching
awards and presented the legacy lecture the year of
her retirement.
Number of Participants: 4 - 12
Location: RidgeCrest at RiverWoods – Private
Dining Room 2
Meeting Time: Mondays, September 19 through
October 24, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
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Course 253: Music
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Leader: Gary Boerkel
Mozart and Schoenbrunn Palace
Description: Vienna has enjoyed music-making
on the highest level for more than three centuries.
We will study operas, orchestral works and
chamber music by master composers from the era
of Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, and Schubert to that
of Brahms, Mahler, Bruckner and Schoenberg. In
addition, we will survey the rich field of Viennese
popular music, from the waltzes of Lanner and
Johann Strauss Sr. to the operettas of Johann
Strauss Jr. and Lehár.
Materials for Course: Harold Schonberg, The
Lives of the Great Composers, third edition.
Biography: Gary Boerckel taught piano and music
history at Lycoming College from 1979-2015. He
was the musical director of more than twenty
operas, operettas and musicals for Lycoming, and
in collaboration with the Williamsport Symphony
Orchestra. For the last ten years he has been the
host of "Music to my Ears" on WVIA-FM.
Classes will include lecture and discussion, as well
as musical examples from contemporary and
historic recordings.
Number of Participants: 6 – 18
(Special Note: Gary Boerckel will be accompanying a tour of
the “Imperial Cities” of Europe, featuring Prague, Vienna &
Budapest, April 23 – May 3, 2017. For more information
and/or to sign up, contact Collette Travel, 1-800-581-8942,
booking #744398.
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Location: Spring Run Conference Room
Meeting Time: Mondays, September 19 through
October 24, 1 – 2:30 p.m.
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Course 254: Exploring Digital Photography
Leader: Jennifer Lynn Singer
Master’s Degree in Secondary Education, grades
7-12 at the University of Phoenix in December
2009. She completed her student teaching in the
Fine Arts Academy at Rio Rancho High School in
Rio Rancho, New Mexico, teaching photography
to 9th-12th graders. She currently holds a Maryland
teaching certification in Visual Arts and Language
Arts. She has exhibited in various settings in both
Pennsylvania and Maryland since 2000.
Description: In this course, participants will
learn the basics of photographic composition and
lighting, the basics of using a digital camera and
the basics of preparing a digital darkroom to
enhance their images taken during the course.
Participants will also learn basic color theory and
the fundamentals of the elements of art and
principles of design as they relate to photography
and image processing. This course is designed for
the student who has his/her own digital camera and
some prior knowledge in photography.
Materials for Course: a 35 mm digital camera of
any brand, DSLR, camera card, access to a laser
printer (which BILL can help provide); photo
paper for prints or a USB drive; laptop or desktop
computer, a card reader for camera media and
storage, three-prong folder, tape, not book, and
scissors.
Number of Participants: 2 - 16
Location: American Red Cross – Sheary Room
Meeting Time: Mondays, September 19 through
October 24, 1 – 3 p.m.
Biography: Jen Singer majored in Photography,
earning a B.F.A. at the Maryland Institute College
of Art in Baltimore, graduating cum laude in 2003.
She worked in both Pennsylvania and Maryland,
shooting portraits, weddings, bands, and selling her
own fine art images. She worked in some mini-labs
over the years during both high school and after
college. Her love of photography eventually led to
her pursuit of a career in teaching. She earned her
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Course 255: Mexico: Works of Art in Times of Turmoil
Leader: Leona Martin
were the annual Latino Symposiums she organized
together with outreach projects with the area’s
Latino population.
Leona did her undergraduate work at Wellesley
College, received her M.A. from Michigan State
University and her Ph.D. from the Pennsylvania
State University. She has lived for extended
periods of time in Spain, Colombia and Mexico
and has for many years volunteered to interact with
Spanish-speaking inmates with PVS (Prisoner
Visitation and Support) at Lewisburg’s Federal
Penitentiary.
Orozco
Description: Social injustice and political unrest
have long provided the backdrop for outstanding
works of art in Latin America. Enduring beauty
and universal appeal distinguish the production of
literature, music, film, and the arts created to
reflect social realities. The first course in this
series, taught in the spring of 2015, focused on
Chile. The spring 2016 version explored this
notion as it applies to Mexico, particularly the
years surrounding the Mexican Revolution. In the
fall of 2016 we will revisit Mexico, with emphasis
on pertinent muralist paintings, film, and the
messages expressed in contemporary ballads
known as “corridos.”
Diego Rivera
Number of Participants: 6 - 12
An outstanding exhibition related to our course
will be featured, beginning on October 25 at the
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Paint the Revolution:
Mexican Modernism 1910-1950
Meeting time: Mondays, September 19 through
October 24, 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Location: Public Library for Union County –
Small Meeting Room
Materials for Course: Photocopied materials to
be distributed by the course instructor.
Note: We hope to organize a BILL trip to the
Philadelphia Museum of Art exhibition.
Biography: Leona Martin, Professor Emeritus of
Spanish, taught all levels of Spanish at
Susquehanna University. Particularly noteworthy
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Course 256: Dramatic Technological Failures and
Lessons Learned. . .or Not
Leader: Tom Rich
details and valuable knowledge gained that allow
us the confidence to use and benefit from these
modern technologies along with the application of
social responsibility.
Materials for Course: Reading handouts will be
provided.
Biography: Tom retired from Bucknell a couple of
years ago after teaching mechanical engineering
for 30 years. He served as dean of the engineering
college for 11 of those years and held the Rooke
Chair in the Historical and Social Context of
Engineering.
Description: Failures are a part of all of our lives,
and we hope to learn and grow through them. For
people working in fields of technology this is
particularly true. Unfortunately, technological
failures can be costly in terms of human life and
property. This course will explore dramatic,
historical failures in several areas of technology
including aviation, bridges and buildings, dams,
and automobiles. Lessons learned as a result will
be explored – both technical and non-technical.
Number of Participants: 6 - 16
Location: Union County Government Center
Meeting Time: Tuesdays, September 20 through
October 25, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
The class will be given at a level easily understood
for folks without technical backgrounds but with
enough depth for the appreciation of the technical
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Course 257: That’s Psychology? Emotions, Stress, and
Health
Leader: Howard Berthold
Description: When I first told my mother about
the research I was doing in graduate school, she
said, “I thought you were studying psychology!”
I was, but like many others, she only knew about
topics frequently covered by the popular media.
The field of psychology is in fact much broader
than most people realize, and its principles often
are different from what people believe is true
based on common sense. This and subsequent
courses will provide an overview of the major
areas of psychology. Rather than trying to cover
all the topics in each area, I will pick those that I
find most fascinating.
The topics covered during each term are
self-contained. Participants do not have to have
enrolled in prior courses of the series. In later
terms we will consider more of the major areas
of psychology – the science of behavior and
mental processes. I hope that you will come to
understand why people like me have found
psychology so fascinating that they have chosen
to devote the majority of their lives to studying
it.
Biography: Howard Berthold is professor
emeritus of psychology at Lycoming College,
where he taught for 35 years. He supervised over
1500 independent research projects by
undergraduates and has also served as a
consultant in the field of
Industrial/Organizational Psychology.
This term we will focus on emotion and its
relationship to physiological mechanisms,
mental processes, and outward behaviors. We
will discuss research on such questions as: How
accurately can we identify another’s emotional
state from facial expressions and body
language? Are there cultural differences? Do our
eyes convey our emotions in ways we may not
realize? How do our emotions affect our stress
and health? As usual, class time will involve not
only the presentation of facts and principles, but
the opportunity to observe, experience and
discuss practical aspects of emotions. This is the
ninth of a planned series of courses.
Materials: Handouts will be provided as
needed.
Number of Participants: 6 - 18
Location: Ridgecrest at RiverWoods –
Creative Arts Room
Meeting Time: Tuesdays, September 20
through October 25, 10 a.m. – noon
(Note: This is a three-week course; each class
is two hours long. $35)
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Course 258: Then There Was Paper. . .
Leader: Christine McKelvie
and begin executing their 3 -D collage on canvas.
Leftover elements will be used to fashion some
functional art such as notecards to demonstrate
different uses for paper other than fine art.
Description: Participants will learn the history of
papermaking from Papyrus to Dixie cups, learn the
myths and reality surrounding the environmental
concerns of paper production, and gain a new
appreciation for this sustainable material. You will
also learn the art of collage through designing and
executing one or more pieces on canvas,
incorporating your paper and enhancing the collage
with mixed media resulting in a fine art product.
1st class: Learn the history of papermaking from
Egyptian times to modern times; explore and
discuss the environmental issues related to paper
and the numerous myths and realities surrounding
paper production; gain a new understanding and
appreciation for how many ideas start with paper;
and walk through a brief demonstration of the
process of papermaking. Participants will be
shown examples and start to formulate a design
idea for the beginnings of their collage for the
following week.
Materials for Course: Suggested reading:
http://www.paperonline.org/myths-and-realities.
Supplies will cost approximately $7.00, payable to
the instructor at the first class.
Biography: Chris McKelvie has studied art,
design, and photography in both the fine art and
commercial areas. She is certified to teach on a
secondary level, and currently teaches fine art at
Nottingham Senior Living Center in
Northumberland and serves as the coordinator
overseeing the submission of finished work into
the Pennsylvania Activity Professional Association
Art Contest for the state of Pennsylvania. Her
Nottingham students have taken 1st, 2nd, and 3rd
places for the last five years.
2nd class: Participants will cut and soak their paper
squares; use blenders to reduce the paper to pulp;
add dyes; stamp, shape and form their textured
paper elements that will go into their final collages.
Paper will dry for use in the next meeting.
Participants will continue to design and prepare
various other mixed media materials that will be
used in the final product.
3rd class – and all remaining classes: Participants
will bring together all the elements for their design
Number of Participants: 4-10
Location: East Buffalo Township – Community
Hall
Meeting Time: Tuesdays, September 20 through
October 25, 10 a.m. - noon
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Course 259: Interpreting Short Stories
Leader: Dorothy Baumwoll
Description: Short stories are "tales" told by men
and women who have studied the art of telling,
refined it through long practice, and adapted to the
demands of an increasingly sophisticated audience.
We encounter elements of the short story – such as
character, plot, setting, symbols, and theme –
simply by growing up in a literate society. We are
likely to interpret these elements intuitively when we
read a story. The purpose of this course is to bring
what we do intuitively into the light of
consciousness. Through experience in interpreting
stories we add another dimension to our reading
experience.
Participants will read a selection of stories that will
provoke stimulating discussion: short stories of wellknown authors from the 1890s through the present
day – men and women from varied ethnic
backgrounds who present their stories in a variety of
styles and voices and who stimulate their readers to
enjoy . . . and understand . . . the underlying
"meanings" in their "tales."
Materials for Course: Required text: Kelly, Ed.
The Seagull Reader: Stories (2nd edition).ISBN10:0393930917; paperback, available from the usual
online sources. Cost around $5.
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Biography: Dorothy Baumwoll taught both
literature and creative writing in the Bucknell
Department of English for twenty years. Most
recently, she has been leading courses in interpreting
short stories, poetry- and fiction- and memoirwriting workshops for the Bucknell Institute for
Lifelong Learning.
Number of Participants: 6 – 12
Location: RidgeCrest at RiverWoods – Private
Dining Room 2
Meeting Time: Tuesdays, September 20 through
October 25, 1 – 3 p.m.
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Course 260: The Holocaust
Leader: Moshe Ulmer
1945, the roots of anti-Semitism are at least two
millennia old.”
Materials for Course: The Gilbert book may be
purchased hard cover or paperback on the internet.
In order to save money for the participants I am
gradually buying up some used copies of the book
that is out of print. These copies will be available
to participants during the first session.
Participants can reimburse me, if they wish to buy
the book. Each student is requested to bring at
least one written question to each session of
the class. The questions may be about the readings
or our class discussions.
Description: Our class will discuss two books.
The first book by Martin Gilbert is entitled: The
Holocaust: A History of the Jews of Europe During
the Second World War. Amazon.com Review
describes the book as follows: "A
compelling book on an ugly subject, The
Holocaust may be the finest book available for
those who want a general understanding of how the
rise of the Nazis in Germany impacted the Jewish
people--as well as those who want to learn exactly
what was at stake in the Second World War.”
When The Holocaust was first published in 1986,
Elie Wiesel gave it a glowing review, writing,
"This book must be read and reread."
The second book, The Holocaust: Readings &
Interpretations,” by Joseph R. Mitchell and Helen
Buss Mitchell, is out of print and I am attempting
to obtain a sufficient number of used copies to be
distributed when the class begins. As described by
Amazon.com this book "raises important questions
related to the Holocaust and offers potential
answers to these questions through interpretive
essays from the field's leading scholars, many with
differing opinions and points of view. The book
emphasizes the complexity of the subject, while it
seeks to provide an understanding of an historical
event that for many people still defies
comprehension. Although the attempted
annihilation of European Jews by Hitler’s Third
Reich occurred between 1933 and
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Biography: Moshe Ulmer is a retired
Conservative Rabbi who has served many
congregations and thousands of congregants.
Rabbi Ulmer hopes to share some of his
experiences as a congregational Rabbi in the class
on The Holocaust.
Number of participants: 4-16
Location: Spring Run Conference Room
Meeting time: Tuesdays, September 20 through
October 25, 3 – 5 p.m.
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Course 261: Women and Leadership
Leader: Eugenia (Genie) Gerdes
statistics on women's representation in leadership
positions, on women's experiences and on
perception of women's leadership abilities will be
presented to update some of the readings.
Description: To what extent are women still
underrepresented in leadership positions? Do men
and women differ in their leadership styles and in
effective leadership? How are gender stereotypes
and social roles related to women's opportunities
for leadership? What are the remaining barriers to
women's leadership and advancement in the
workplace? How can these barriers be overcome?
Materials for Course: Participants should
purchase the text, Alice Eagly and Linda Carli,
Through the Labyrinth: The Truth about How
Women Become Leaders. 2007. It is available from
on line sources for about $15. In addition, recent
articles will be distributed in class and by email.
Biography: At the beginning of her career at
Bucknell University, Genie Gerdes taught social
psychology and psychology of women; at the end
of her career she taught interdisciplinary courses,
including women and leadership. In between, she
was Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences for
18 years. Her scholarship focused on women in
traditionally male work roles, particularly female
leaders in higher education.
Popular conceptions of leadership and gender
differences in leadership often do women a
disservice, so we will look carefully at the logic
behind determining whether there is a difference
between men and women in leadership, or any
behavior. Current research on the effectiveness of
different styles of leadership also will help us
move beyond preconceptions of "what works."
Although we generally will approach the topic of
leadership as social scientists seeking better
understanding, the course will also allow
participants to consider their own leadership skills
and strategies to advance women in leadership.
Number of Participants: 6 - 16
Location: East Buffalo Township – Community
Hall
Meeting Time: Wednesdays, September 21
through October 26, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
The format of each class session generally will
include the instructor raising questions based on
the reading, discussion of those questions by the
class, and some explanations by the
instructor. Examples of women leaders will be
provided through short videos. Current
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Course 262: Distinguished Women
Leader: Barbara Yorks
The class format will be a mix of lecture and
discussion. There will be a first-person monologue
of one of the individuals and a modern-day
distinguished woman being herself.
Description: This course will highlight the lives
of highly accomplished women, present and past,
who serve as role models.
Some of the women to be
considered are: Anne Morrow
Lindberg, Jane Austen, Meryl
Streep, Sandra Day O'Connor,
Gloria Steinem, and Shirley
Temple Black.
Course Materials: Handouts will be provided that
contain recommended reading and specific
information about the women.
Biography: Barbara Hart Yorks graduated from
Bucknell University with a B.A. in English. She
received a M.Div. from Methodist Theological
School and a D.Min. from Asbury Theological
Seminary. Barbara has pastored churches in
various congregations in the
United Methodist Church in
Central Pennsylvania. She
has served as Campus
Minister at Ohio State
Newark Branch and
Associate Pastor in New
Cumberland. Barbara has
taught Lay Speaking classes for her denomination,
led retreats on Spiritual Gifts and Sabbath, and
spoken at professional women’s groups.
Anne Morrow Lindbergh was an accomplished
aviator and author. Her book, A Gift from the Sea,
offers inspiration as it explores American women’s
lives. Jane Austen was an English novelist whose
female heroines exhibited strength, beauty and
courage. Meryl Streep is a noted film star who has
portrayed a variety of women. Sandra Day
O’Connor was the first woman to be appointed to
the Supreme Court of the United States. Her
confirmation was unanimous. Gloria Steinem is an
American journalist and social and political
activist. She is best known for her groundbreaking
leadership within the feminist movement of the
late 60s and early 70s. Shirley Temple Black was a
beloved child star and served as an ambassador for
the United States.
Number of Participants: 6 - 16
Each of the women to be studied has served or is
serving as a role model to those who follow. They
are connected by their desire to pursue excellence,
work diligently and set a positive example.
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Location: Union County Government Center
Meeting Time: Wednesdays, September 21
through October 26, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
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Course 263: Memoirs: Writing Through Memories to
Meaning
Leader: Rachael Hungerford
Description: Humans are a greedy species. One
thing that we are most greedy for is story. We need
and want the stories that help us to understand who
we are, who and where we come from and what it
means to be living the lives we happen to be living
at the moment. Memoirs go a long way to fulfilling
this need. This course is designed to provide an
overall understanding of the memoir genre and to
provide some of the practical skills and
experiences in writing personal stories. We will
explore why we want to write memoirs, how to
begin the writing, how to look for themes and
patterns in our writing and our lives and how to
organize a memoir.
Materials for Course: Book: Old Friend from Far
Away: The Practice of Writing Memoir by Natalie
Goldberg; a notebook and writing utensils.
Biography: Rachael Hungerford has an Ed.D. in
Early Literacy, Reading and Writing from the
University of Massachusetts at Amherst. She is a
retired professor of education and women’s studies
at Lycoming College. She has conducted many
journaling and memoir writing workshops at
various community venues (Lycoming College,
BILL, YWCA, James V. Brown Library, Salvation
Army and women’s retreats, etc.) She has a
memoir writing group that meets at her home every
week and has for most of the last 10 years. Two
books have resulted from this group.
Number of Participants: 8 to 12
Location: American Red Cross – Sheary Room
Meeting Time: Wednesdays, September 21
through October 26, 10 a.m. – noon
(Note: This class is two hours long.)
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Course 264: Getting Older, Wiser, Sexier
Leader: William R. Stayton
Biography: Bill Stayton, M.Div., Th.D., Ph.D. is
an emeritus professor from Widener University
where he served as Director of the Center for
Human Sexuality Studies, Morehouse School of
Medicine and the Satcher Health Leadership
Institute where he served as Associate Director of
the Center of Excellence for Sexual Health. He
retains his position as Adjunct Professor in the
Program in Human Sexuality at the University of
Minnesota Medical School, and on their
Leadership Council. He has over 70 publications
and participated in 12 documentaries and
numerous television appearances. In 2011, Bill
received the Gold Medal Award from the World
Association for Sexual Health for promoting
dialogue with religion, medicine and sexuality.
Besides being a psychologist he is an ordained
American Baptist clergyperson.
Description: Upon completion of this course,
participants will:
●Recognize the sexual messages received as
children are not helpful to them as older adults;
●Understand that sex is much more than a
reproductive function, penetrative intercourse,
stereotypical gender roles, or for the young;
●Relate the importance having a sex-positive
attitude which involves gay, lesbian, bisexual and
transsexual sexuality;
●Appreciate the changes that come with being
older, wiser and sexually smarter; and
●Discover new ways of experiencing sexual and
erotic response in the aging process.
Materials for Course: The textbook for this
course is: Naked at Our Age: Talking Out Loud
About Senior Sex by Joan Price, which is available
through the usual online sources.
Number of Participants: 5 to 20
Location: Public Library for Union County –
Large Meeting Room
Meeting Time: Wednesdays, September 21
through October 26, 1 – 3 p.m.
(Note: Each class is two hours long.)
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Course 265: What Do
Biologists
Do? is grape harvest time, so
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winery tour
(Mucking Aroundourwith
Biologists)
Course 235: Interpreting Short Stories
Leader: Russ Wells
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will include details concerning the process from “vine
to wine.”
Timberhaven Log and Timber Homes,
Middleburg. (timberhavenloghomes.com) (noon till 1
p.m. // Travel: ¼ mile from Shade Mountain Winery / 2
min) Manufacturer of timber and log homes offering over
50 designs. The manufacturing facility purchases
harvested, milled, kiln dried, and precut logs. Timberhaven then planes and glues the timbers providing the
advantages of lamination. Further milling provides a
variety of log sizes, profiles, and corner assemblies which
are integrated into the various home designs. Each stage of
the process from tree to home will be
discussed. Sustainability matters at Timberhaven, and how
it is implemented with be discussed.
Description: Biology impacts our lives every day and
in many ways, some that you may never have thought
about. This course is your opportunity to visit places
where biology is being practiced by biologists and
learn about these professionals and how they apply
their training in their everyday “work.” Below is a
description of the six Thursday field trips and what
activities have been proposed for each. Because of the
nature of sites we will visit, there are some physical
considerations that you must think through (extensive
walking, stairs, mucking, plant and antibiotic allergies)
before deciding to sign up for the course. Read the trip
descriptions and course requirements carefully.
This is a biology course. Each host has been asked to
explain in detail how the science of biology is
utilized in their professional life. Subjects may
range from the molecular through the organismal,
but if you are interested in the biology going on at
our tour sites, you will have a great time.
Sept. 29: Bald Eagle State Forest District
Headquarters, Millmont. (dcnr.state.pa.us/forestry/
stateforests/baldeagle/index.htm) (9 to noon // Travel:
approx. 21 miles / 30 min)
The following schedule was set in Spring 2016, and,
although it is believed to be firm, it may be necessary
to adjust travel and visit times to accommodate the
schedules of our hosts. Therefore, it is necessary to be
flexible and keep all day Thursdays open (i.e.,
having to shift a visit from morning to afternoon).
Sept. 22: (9 a.m.) Spring Run Conference Room
(see Directions, p. 2). Pre-trip organization meeting.
Meet and greet. Organize carpools for the rest of the
term. (Volunteers for today’s trip will be solicited
prior to the meeting by e-mail.)
Shade Mountain Winery and Vineyards,
Middleburg. (shademountainwinery.com) (10:30 till
11:30 a.m. with time after to explore // Travel: approx.
17 miles / 25 min). Once a corn and soybean farm,
since 1989 the Zimmerman family’s 68 acres grow 40
different grape varieties that produce over 30,000
gallons of wine annually. The process of yeast
fermentation (is there only one type of yeast used and
how is the percent of alcohol controlled?) for the many
well-known varietals (i.e., Chardonnay, Sauvignon
Blanc, Riesling, Pinot Noir, and Syrah) and fruit wines
will be discussed. Several of Shade Mountain wines
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What does “forest management” mean? Beginning
with an introductory presentation at the headquarters,
our group will then drive up Stony Run Rd. and take a
hike along a ½ mile uneven (and possibly muddy) trail
(not ADA) which passes through a series of
demonstration/training areas depicting various forestry
activities and used in the Penn State and Penn College
forestry programs.
Oct. 6: Benner Springs Fish Hatchery, State College.
(fishandboat.com/images/fisheries/fcs/benner-sfh.htm)
(10 till noon // Travel: approx. 55 miles / 1 hr. 15 min)
The hatchery raises and stocks four species of trout:
brook, brown, rainbow, and golden rainbow. Our tour
will include the hatchery where we will witness the
stripping of eggs and learn what it takes to go from
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fertilized egg to stockable adult. We will walk outside
to see the runs where various stages of maturing fish
are maintained. Then we will learn about the efforts of
the Fish Production Service Department’s program to
reestablish shad runs (that have almost been eliminated
by downstream dams) and maintain fish health.
two growing techniques, potted in soil and
hydroponically without soil. Additionally, it is
expected that the Weiss greenhouses will be exhibiting
over 200,000 poinsettias being raised (periodicity –
long night plants) for the Christmas floral trade. Is
there an advantage to the location in the shadow of the
Talen Energy Montour power plant for the greenhouse
complexes? (Expect wet floors and confined spaces.)
Oct. 13: Penn Cheese Corp. (www.penncheese.com)
(10 till noon // Travel: approx. 8 miles / 15 min) Penn
Cheese produces Baby, Lacey, Domestic, and Hot
Swiss cheeses which have received numerous awards.
Cheeses are produced by first producing curd through
the action of the enzyme rennin on milk, and,
dependent upon the type of cheese, various bacterial
cultures are introduced. In some, aging, sometimes for
years, develops the cheese character deemed desirable.
The opportunity to taste various stages in the Swiss
cheese production process is planned.
Materials for Course: Review the website of each
tour site prior to our visit. View available videos and
slide presentations. Become familiar with the parent
organization as well as the facility we will visit. Come
informed and with questions.
Biography: Russ retired from the biology department
at St Lawrence University after nearly thirty years of
enjoying teaching General Biology, his main classroom
responsibility, and conducting research in the fields of
applied physiology and sports medicine. The latter
interest took him on two sabbatical leaves to San Diego
and one to the Australian Institute of Sport. His
interests are as broad as his experiences.
Oct. 20: Merck – Cherokee, Danville plant.
(www.merck.com/index.html) (9:30 till noon. //
Travel: approx. 20 miles / 30 min) Although the plant
is mainly involved with the downstream end of
bringing a pharmaceutical to market, a lot of biology is
going on. Labs are involved in microbiology and the
production of antibiotics, water filtration is ongoing to
provide purity guarantee for growth media, and waste
treatment is an integral portion of the plant’s work. We
will see it all.
(Those with an antibiotic allergy will not be able to
tour the manufacturing portion of the plant, but
alternative sites will be available.)
Number of Participants: 11 – It is necessary to keep
the course participant size small so that it is
manageable within the facilities we will visit and to
ensure that all can see and hear the presentations and
participate in activities.
Location: Noted above. Transportation to each visit
site will be the responsibility of each course
participant. It is expected that we will meet at the
BILL office each Thursday and rotate carpool
responsibilities. Dress appropriately (especially shoes –
no flip-flops) for tour site conditions.
Oct. 27: Kurt Weiss Greenhouses. Inc.
(www.kurtweiss.com) and Lakeville Specialty
Produce Co. Inc. (www.lakevillespecialty.com),
Washingtonville. (10 till 1 p.m. // Travel: approx. 20
miles / 30 min)
No cell phones or cameras will be allowed at the tour
sites which are classrooms with and/or without walls.
Appropriate respect for our hosts and avoidance of
possibly dangerous distractions are necessary and
expected.
Meeting Time: Varies – Last two Thursdays in
September and throughout October. Because each
field trip includes travel time as well as
visit/experiencing time, meeting times and duration of
field trips will vary.
Kurt Weiss is a large volume floral industry production
facility and Lakeville hydroponically produces salad
greens for fine restaurants and retail consumers. We
will hear the story of seed to plant while experiencing
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Course 266: That Old House: Lewisburg’s Historic
Architecture
Leader: Tom Greaves
book melds with the level of detail of our course
very nicely; the McAlesters’ book will be useful to
those who want a more detailed and
comprehensive resource to draw upon. In addition,
just about any book on architectural style, as well
as various internet resources, can also be helpful.
Additional bibliography and handouts will be
provided for most class sessions.
Many class members will find use for a
simple "point and shoot" digital camera and a
pocket "flash drive" for bringing images to class,
but neither is required.
Description: Across six sessions we will indulge
our shared interests in Lewisburg's historic
architecture. We will review the basic features of
Federalist, the varied forms of Victorian, and
certain 20th-century styles present in Lewisburg’s
Historical District, and their origins in Greek,
Roman, Renaissance, Modernist, and other periods
of Western history. We will ask not only what
style it is, but also what does living in an historic
home mean to its dwellers (besides expensive
maintenance)?
There will be substantial opportunities to
contribute your personal experiences and
knowledge, to uncover new things about the
Historic District and its contents, to sharpen your
eye for interesting architectural detail, and to
explore the nexus between architect, engineer, and
artist.
A walking tour and a field trip to certain
very special houses are planned. As a result of this
class you should be able to "read" the style
identities of many of the homes in the Historical
District, and come to better appreciate
Lewisburg’s remarkable wealth of historic
architecture.
Biography: Tom Greaves is a retired professor of
anthropology from Bucknell University and a
long-time student of architecture. "When Margaret
and I moved to Lewisburg 22 years ago, we
encountered Lewisburg's treasury of extraordinary
architecture, and I began to involve participants
and myself in its documentation and study."
Number of Participants: 10 - 20
Location: Public Library for Union County –
Large Meeting Room
Meeting Time: Thursdays, September 22
through October 27, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Materials for Course: Either one of the following
should be purchased: American House Styles by
John M. Baker, or A Field Guide to American
Houses by Virginia and Lee McAlester. Baker’s
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Course 267: Werewolves
Leaders: Charles Sackrey and Joe Detelj
Description: The title of this course comes from
Karl Marx who used it to describe the typical
behavior of the powerful capitalists of his own
time. As a way to compare his claims with what is
happening in our own capitalist culture, the course
will begin with a documentary film and go from
there to a group of readings which will describe
some of our own modern werewolves.
Materials for Course: Readings will be
distributed to the class a week in advance of our
taking up their subject.
Biographies:
Joe Detelj runs a CSA on a diverse biologically
based farm in Buffalo Township. He studied
economics at Sacramento State, B.A., and The
New School for Social Research, M.A.
Charles Sackrey: Taught political economy courses
at Bucknell and other schools for a long time, and
now owns a used bookstore in Lewisburg.
Number of Participants: 5 – 20
Location: East Buffalo Township – Community
Hall
Karl Marx
As a last topic we will read material that will
encourage us to think about and evaluate Marx's
famous claim in the Communist Manifesto that
"The executive of the modern state is but a
committee for managing the common affairs of the
whole bourgeoisie.” and thus in reality simply
another wing of the corporate army.
Meeting Time: Thursdays, September 22
through October 27, 10-11:30 a.m.
As we go through this material in class we will, as
usual, encourage a wide-ranging discussion from a
variety of perspectives. The wider the discussion,
the more we will enjoy it and learn from each
other.
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Course 268: American Art, 1760-1930
20th century and includes the Ash Can School,
Edward Hopper, and Andrew Wyeth.
Leader: Marianna Archambault, assisted by
Joannah Skucek
If time allows, the class finally will focus on
American art since the 1920s, such as abstract
expressionism, surrealism, African-American
art, the "new realism," and popular culture. The
American art will be presented by slides and
lecture, with questions and comments from class
members welcomed.
Description: The course will begin with a brief
presentation of "Colonial Art," a term that
describes the years before the American
Revolution. The outstanding painter of this period
was John S. Copley (1738-1815) whose portraits
vividly portray colonial life.
Materials for Course: Weekly handouts will be
distributed to read and to focus class
discussion. Slides will be used to illustrate the
works of the artists. A general book of art, such as
E.H. Bombrich, The Story of Art, and the internet
are useful resources.
After the Revolution, many American artists went
to London to study with the American artist,
Benjamin West (1738-1820). West taught the
"Grand Manner" style, consisting of topics from
ancient history. However, when his students
returned home they found that their American
clients preferred portraits that depicted the likeness
and social status of the subject. The most
prominent of these painters was perhaps Charles
Wilson Peale (1741-1827) who painted realistic
portraits.
Biography: Marianna Archambault is a retired
Professor of Modern Languages from Bucknell
University. Trained originally in French history
and criticism, she went on to specialize in Italian
and French art and lectured frequently to Bucknell
students and alumni abroad.
Number of Participants: 6 - 20
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A distinguishing feature of 19 century American
art is "illusionism," which featured Peale's
Staircase Group and the Hudson Valley School, as
well as in the works of the great realist painters of
Fredric Church (1829-1900), Winslow Homer
(1836-1910), and Thomas Eakins (18441916). Painterly realism continued well into the
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Location: RidgeCrest at RiverWoods – Creative
Arts Room
Meeting Time: Thursdays, September 22
through October 27, 1 – 2:30 p.m.
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Course 269: Current Issues in American Foreign Policy
Leader: Thom Travis
Course 235: Interpreting Short Stories
Description: The course will examine current and
often controversial global issues related to U.S.
foreign policy. Participants will read the foreign
policy booklet, Great Decisions 2016. The titles
of the topics in the booklets that will be covered in
the course are: Middle East Alliances, The Rise of
ISIS, The Future of Kurdistan, Migration, The
Koreas, The United Nations, Climate Change, and
Cuba and the U.S.
Association. Go to fpa.org and follow the ordering
directions. The booklet usually will arrive within
five days. Current articles about the subject from
leading newspapers will be emailed several days
before each class. Participants may suggest
relevant articles, which can be shared with the
class.
Biography: Tom Travis is Emeritus Professor of
International Relations and Political Science at
Bucknell University where he taught for thirtythree years. He has also taught at Mahatma
Gandhi University in India and Kazan State
University in Russia. Tom has learned much from
his global travels to 101 countries, with more to
come.
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Each two-hour class will discuss one or two of
these subjects. Class format will be to review and
clarify the information in the reading; answer
participants’ questions about the reading; describe
and evaluate recent U.S. foreign policy about the
issue; consider different U.S. policy options to
deal with the situation; and finally to recommend
a policy that best achieves U.S. (or global) goals
and values.
The teaching style is interactive, with little
lecture, and an emphasis on student discussion
and debate. If necessary the leader will play
devil’s advocate and present hawk, dove, or
radical perspectives on the situation. However,
ultimately, class participants will know where he
stands on the issues.
Flag of Cuba
Number of participants: 6 – 20 (Individuals on
the waiting list for the spring 2016 course will be
guaranteed admission into the fall 2016 course if
they register for the course within the first two
days of the registration period).
Location: East Buffalo Township – Community
Hall
Meeting time: Thursdays, September 22
through October 27, 1 – 3 p.m.
Materials for Course: Participants should
immediately purchase the booklet, "Great
Decisions 2016," from the Foreign Policy
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Course 270: Independent Film: Outlaws, Misfits and
Claim Jumpers
Leader: David Coryell
Description: Differing from "tentpole" and more
mainstream studio productions, independent films
are generally known for alternative or ethnicallydivergent stories, for having lower budgets,
restricted distribution, and other aesthetic
variations appealing to audiences hungry for
thought-provoking fare. Yet independent film has
always been the life-force of commercial
filmmaking, forging ahead of convention and
breaking, ignoring, disdaining or defying both
stated and accepted rules about the treatment of
sex, violence and portrayal of the human
condition. Indie films have been ground-breaking
in many extraordinary ways, and yet it's also true
that all independent filmmakers have relied on (or
claim-jumped) previous filmmaking styles and
story-telling conventions to innovate, surprise and
shock.
In this course, we will screen one notable
independent film each week, with a brief
introduction and description of the film's social
context, followed by discussion. In discussion we
will ponder aloud a recurrent indie film theme of
redemption through violence or sex for social
change and/or moving the chains against injustice.
We will talk about the outsider, finding the truth of
his or her discontent and subsequent salvation. We
will argue, in a manner of speaking, over whether
the films were responding to revolution already
underway, or can be seen in retrospect as inciting a
clamor for change.
going expertise or scholarly background in film is
required. All viewpoints and insights will be
welcomed in class discussion. The instructor is a
screenwriter with a love of film and an open mind.
This fall term course will be the second part or
continuation of the first 6-week offering; however,
it doesn't have a prerequisite and participants need
only to enroll with an interest in independent film
and learning about visual story-telling and how
independent films have kept critics and audiences
on their toes.
Films to be screened: “Blood Simple” (1984);
“sex, lies and videotape” (1989); “Reservoir Dogs”
(1992); “Blair Witch Project” (1999); “Lost in
Translation” (2003); “Nine Lives” (2005)
Biography: David Coryell received a master’s
degree in English from Mansfield University and
in fiction writing from the University of
Virginia. For many years he was an adjunct faculty
member in the Department of TV, Radio and Film
of the Newhouse School of Journalism, Syracuse
University. At Newhouse he taught courses in
screen-writing, film-making, film noir,
and documentary film.
Number of Participants: 6 - 18
Location: Union County Government Center
Meeting Time: Thursdays, October 6 through
November 10, 1 – 4 p.m.
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Volunteers are the heart of BILL. . .
Many of our volunteers do multiple duty—they serve in more than one capacity, such as leading a course and being part
of a committee. Some volunteers pitch with short-term needs such as delivering catalogs or stuffing envelopes. Some
do other jobs like helping at registration time or facilitating a bus trip. No matter what job a volunteer does, it all
contributes to the vibrant organization that BILL has become, and it couldn’t happen without this kind of participation.
BILL Advisory Committee
Carol Crichley
John Dromazos
Margaret Greaves
Joe Koletar
Tony Ludovico
Jim Mauch
Dave Pearson
Jan Pearson
John Peeler
Paul Plaisance
Tom Travis
Russ Wells
Farida Zaid
Bus Trips
Pat Bontinen
Roger Rothman
Curriculum Committee
Bill Becker
Genie Gerdes
Margaret Greaves
Rick Relyea
Matt Silberman
Tom Travis (Chair)
Office/Classes/General
Julianna Cooper
Nancy Craig
Carole Friery
Marilyn Murphy
Jan Pearson
Joannah Skucek
Ruth Wallis
Russ Wells
Publications Team
Ruth Burnham (ex officio)
Nancy Craig
Jane Parker
Sue Travis
Special Presentations Committee
Nancy Curran
Genie Gerdes
John Peeler (Chair)
Jean Shackelford
Christine Sperling
John Tonzetich
Russ Wells
Fall 2016
Special Presenters
Barbara Altmann
Rick Benjamin
Chris Ellis
James Turnure
Course Leaders (the number in parentheses represents the number of courses offered to date):
Loren Amacher (5)
Owen Anderson (2)
Marianna Archambault (10)
Paul Archambault
Dennis Baumwoll (13)
Dorothy Baumwoll (14)
Ann Beaver
Howard Berthold (9)
Gary Boerckel (3)
Douglas Candland
Gene Chenoweth (3)
David Clark (7)
David Coryell (2)
Ed Cotter (2)
Joseph Detelj (10)
Diane Donato
John Dromazos (6)
Gale Duque (3)
Manuel Duque (3)
Gerald Eager (3)
Richard Ellis (2)
David Fletcher (3)
Pauline Fletcher (2)
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Andrew France (2)
Genie Gerdes (2)
Tom Greaves (10)
Wolfgang Gunter (10)
Jackson Hill
Mary Howe
Rachael Hungerford (2)
Peter Kresl (5)
Joanne Landis (2)
Jeannette Lasansky
Tony Ludovico (3)
Leona Martin (5)
Philip Mattox
Patricia McCormick
Christine McKelvie
John Miller
John Murphy (4)
Michael Payne (14)
David Pearson (10)
Samantha Pearson
John Peeler
James Pommersheim
Lois Purcell
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Karl Purnell (2)
Anna Reeves (4)
Tom Rich (3)
Charles Sackrey (11)
Jacqueline Salladé (2)
Matt Silberman (4)
Jennifer Singer (2)
Linda Estupinan Snook (9)
Gary Sojka (2)
William Stayton (5)
Douglas Sturm
Dot Thompson
Tom Travis (12)
James Turnure (9)
Moshe Ulmer (6)
Priscilla Waggoner
Russell Wells (6)
Nancy Weyant (2)
Neal Woodruff
Barbara Hart Yorks (7)
Farida Zaid (5)
Karen Zereconsky (2)
Mary Zimmerman (4)
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Fall 2016 Special Presentations
(Membership not required; events are free and open to the public.)
LUNCH & LEARN Programs begin at Noon; doors open at 11:30 a.m. Beverages and light dessert provided.
Bring your lunch or purchase a soup-and-sandwich lunch ($6) by contacting the BILL office.
Sept. 13 “Poster Girls of the Middle Ages” with Barbara Altmann, provost, Bucknell University
Oct. 11“Thirty Years of the Paragon Ragtime Orichestra: An Informance” with Rick Benjamin,
director of the Paragon Ragtime Orchestra
SEPTEMBER 19 – OCTOBER 27
Nov. 15“The 2016 Election: An Analysis” with Chris Ellis, associate professor of
political science, Bucknell University
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