Courses, Special Activities, and Community for People 50 and Better
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Maynard Whiteside
Join Today! (801) 585-5442 www.osher.utah.edu
Spring 2016: March - May
OSHER L IF EL ONG L E A R NI NG
The Osher Lifelong
Learning Institute
CONTENTS
1
Contact and Visit Osher
2
Member and Student Benefits
3
Courses by Category
Contact and Visit Osher
We are here for you!
Osher Office
801-585-5442, option 2
osher@continue.utah.edu
Cathy House,
Director, room 2165
Marci Hutchinson,
Program Coordinator, room 2163
Tika Beard,
Program Coordinator, room 2197B
5Courses
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Special Events
29
Lunch & Learn
We love visitors, but please call before you
come to make sure someone will be here.
We may be out of the office attending to
classes or other administrative matters.
30Instructors
40
Class Schedule
41
Maps and Directions
43
Osher Policies and FAQ
44 Membership Form
Registration and Billing Questions
Dynamic members
and distinguished faculty
make the difference!
45 Course and Special Event
Worksheet
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46
Thank You
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Share a Taste of Osher
801-585-5442, option 1
room 1185 M - F, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Osher and Registration Offices
1901 E South Campus Dr.
Annex, wing A
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
See map and directions on page 41
Osher instructor Kevin Peterson
Treat
Yourself
Well!
Membership in the Osher Institute is one of the best gifts you can give yourself
and those you care about.
Everyone knows learning is good for your brain, but is something being good
for you enough motivation to do it? Maybe, maybe not, but something being
convenient and enjoyable provides plenty of motivation and the Osher Institute
program offerings are both.
Courses
Taking classes at Osher offers the best return for the
time and money you invest. Tuition is very affordable and
scholarships are available for those for whom money
would be a barrier. Classes are held at the Commander’s
House in Fort Douglas and other nearby locations - all
easily accessible with free parking! Most classes meet
for 90 minutes, once per week, for 6 weeks, allowing
plenty of time for other interests. Osher instructors teach
with both style and substance. They are able to entertain
as well as educate. And when you take classes you are
eligible to obtain a U of U student ID card that brings
many more opportunities and benefits to you.
Special Activities
The brown bag Lunch and Learn lecture series and the
Special Events are included in the basic membership
(just $30 per year). The weekly Lunch and Learn lectures
at the Commander’s House in Fort Douglas can be a
nice intermezzo between classes and the Special Events
provide a way to learn about the surrounding community
and to stay connected when classes are not in session.
People
Osher members are dynamic, interesting people who
each bring a lifetime of experience to every conversation. You will meet new, interesting people and may
even renew a long lost connection from your past.
Campus
The Osher Institute is your portal to the University of Utah. U
of U faculty teach abbreviated classes at Osher, the Campus
Highlights program brings the best of campus right to your
class and e-mail, and staff is available to help you navigate.
Discounts
Osher members are eligible for discounts on select
Continuing Education and Community Engagement
classes*. Osher members taking classes are eligible for
select U of U student benefits (with U of U student ID
card**) including free admission to the Natural History
Museum of Utah, the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, and
Red Butte Garden. Show your student ID card in and
out of town and let us know what benefits you receive.
* Discounts on Lifelong Learning (801-587-5433), Technology Education (801-581-6061), and Youth Education
(for your grandkids, 801-581-6984) classes on a space
available basis. Call the respective office the day before
the class starts to register at the discounted price. To
guarantee a space, register at the full price anytime.
Discounts will not be applied retroactively.
** U of U Student ID card is available to Osher members
taking classes. There is a fee for the card. Obtain the
card at the U Card office in the Olpin Union (801-5812273). The card is active in semesters in which you are
registered for at least one class.
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Cour ses by C ateg ory
Art and Art Appreciation
Artists in Paris 1870-1940
Drawing Workshop
Polymer Clay: Continuing to Create
Polymer Clay: Introduction
Contemporary Studies
Culture of Utah Politics
Current Issues in American Public Affairs and Politics
Examining the Criminal Mind
Medical Ethics in Court, Media, and at the Bedside
Film, Music, Dance, Theater
Cecil B. DeMille: The Art of the Hollywood Epic
Classic Screwball Comedy Films
Opera Preview: The Marriage of Figaro
Symphony Concert Previews
Traditional Greek Dancing
Ukulele: Beginning
Ukulele: Continuing
Health and Fitness
Beginning Mat Pilates
Build a Bone
Exercise Science: Transform Your Quality of Life
Improving Balance and Flexibility with Alignment Yoga
Resilient Responses to Life’s Challenges
Social Dance: Enhancing Body and Brain
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History
A Rendezvous with Destiny, Part 3: Franklin and Eleanor
Roosevelt
A Republic—If You Can Keep It: The Political Philosophies
of the Founders
Naval Operations in the American Civil War: Western
Theater
The Roaring Twenties and the Great Depression
World War II in the Pacific
Humanities
Aristotle’s Politics
Exploring How Visual Images Communicate and Persuade
Great Cities of the Middle East
Hinduism and an Introduction to the Bhagavad Gita
Honing Your Writing Talents
Philosophy for Non-philosophers
Six Nobel Prizes, Six Utah Stories
Sunnism and Shiism: Have “Orthodox” and “Heterodox”
Terms Become Inadequate?
Understanding Your Way Through the End: Death
and Dying
Writing Your Life from Journal to Memoir
Literature
Dante’s Paradiso
English Poetry: A Survey
Friendship in Fiction
Shakespeare’s Classic Plays
Utah Authors: Dorthee Kocks, The Glass Harmonica
Utah Authors: Margaret Battin, The Ethics of Suicide: Historical Sources
Potpourri
Action Plan for Dynamic Retirement
Becoming a Bird Watcher
Gifts of Imperfection: An Art Journaling Course
Gifts of Imperfection: Continuing Art Journaling
Tomatoes: The Gateway Vegetable and Peppers:
Their Natural Companion
Wine in Ancient Lands—Then and Now
Wines and Cheeses of the Mediterranean- Spain,
Italy, France
Science, Medicine, and Technology
Climate Change for the Confused
Excel Spreadsheets: Managing Your Personal Data
Google Maps: Become a Custom Map Maker
History of Infinity
iPad : Beyond the Basics
iPad Basics
Six Nobel Prizes, Six Utah Stories
Indicates after hours classes. For more evening and weekend
classes visit www.continue.utah.edu and check out the Lifelong
Learning, Technology Education, Professional Education, and
Academic Non-Credit programs. Osher members are eligible for
discounts on Lifelong Learning and Tech Ed classes on a space
available basis. For more details on this and other member and
student benefits see page 2.
…and so are the Osher members! The opportunity to interface with
passionate and articulate people about diverse subjects is stimulating and
often, inspiring.
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FACULTY MEMBERS ARE
KNOWLEDGEABLE AND
ENGAGING…
“Osher has given us a new group of friends as well as the opportunity to delve into
areas we were unable to explore in college.”
—Marshall & Kathie Coopersmith
Members since Winter '09
– Indicates course taught at Bountiful location
- Indicates evening and weekend classes
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COUR SES
A Rendezvous with Destiny, Part 3:
Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt
A Republic—If You Can Keep It: The
Political Philosophies of the Founders
It has been said that in order for a president to
achieve greatness he must face and overcome a
great crisis. As President, Franklin Roosevelt overcame two such crises—the Great Depression and
the Second World War. In doing so he redefined
the office of the Presidency. At the same time,
Eleanor Roosevelt, sometimes in partnership with
her husband, and often on her own, became the
most consequential woman in American history.
Although this class is part of a trilogy on Franklin
and Eleanor Roosevelt, each class is free-standing
and can be enjoyed without students having taken
the others in the trilogy. This segment covers the
years from 1940-45.
The Founders of the American Republic are
viewed today as an array of demigods who created
a nation grounded in principles which they uniformly shared. The reality was that, despite their
common greatness, each of them brought his own
unique personality and vision to bear in the founding of the United States. This course will study six
of the most important of this group: Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, James Madison, John
Adams, Alexander Hamilton, and George Washington, and will analyze how each placed his own
unique stamp on the American political tradition.
Osher
895-001
Dates:Thursdays, 3/31/2016 - 5/12/2016,
no class 4/28/2016
Time:
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Location:
Commander’s House, Fort Douglas
Instructor:Kevin Peterson
Tuition:
$109
Special Fee:
$2
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- Indicates evening and weekend classes
Osher
865-001
Dates:Tuesdays, 3/29/2016 - 5/10/2016,
no class 4/26/2016
Time:
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location:
Commander’s House, Fort Douglas
Instructor:Kevin Peterson
Tuition:
$109
Special Fee:
$2
Action Plan for Dynamic Retirement
Explore the possibilities of what to do with your time
and talents in retirement and develop an action plan
for making a smooth transition to achieving new
goals. There is a wealth of information about what to
do financially for retirement, but very little about the
emotional, intellectual, identity, and lifestyle concerns
and opportunities. In an era when many will live 30+
years in retirement, this is a course to actively and
intentionally design your next stage of life. Topics will
include: bucket list; travel, health and fitness; intellectual, social, and spiritual engagement; giving back;
part-time work; family; and legacy.
Osher
866-001
Dates:Thursdays, 3/31/2016 - 4/21/2016
Time:
5:15 PM - 6:45 PM
Location:
Commander’s House, Fort Douglas
Instructor:
Lisa Buffmire
Tuition:
$69
Special Fee:
$2
Aristotle’s Politics
Aristotle, the greatest pupil of Plato, was a model
of rational thinking for the whole Middle Ages.
His basic principles speak to the need for political
Osher
867-001
Dates:Tuesdays, 3/29/2016 - 5/10/2016,
no class 4/26/2016
Time:
5:15 PM - 6:45 PM
Location:
Commander’s House, Fort Douglas
Instructor:Howard Tuttle
Tuition:
$109
Artists in Paris 1870-1940
Paris is one of the most exciting cities in the world for
the visual arts. During the period 1870-1940, under
the French Third Republic, the city was second to
none in generating and drawing the finest artists in
the world. This course will examine the art, artists,
artistic alliances, and politics of art in Paris during
- Indicates evening and weekend classes
this period. The city of Paris itself and its environs
will be examined as a hub for the exchange of brilliant, modern ideas. Special attention will be paid to
some of the Utah artists who travelled to Paris and
their impact on the course of art.
Osher
476-001
Dates:Wednesdays, 3/30/2016 - 5/11/2016,
no class 4/27/2016
Time:
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Location:
Commander’s House, Fort Douglas
Instructor:
Jennifer Brown, PhD
Tuition:
$109
Becoming a Bird Watcher
The key to becoming a proficient bird watcher is understanding the general impression of size and shape (also
known by the acronym “GISS”) of the bird. These are
characteristics that enable bird watchers to accurately
identify the bird. Through in-class lessons and field trips
students will develop skills that allow them to classify
and identify birds based on plumage, song, behavior,
habitat, and season. In-class lessons focus on identifying
birds, selecting good gear, getting involved in local birding groups, participating in citizen science, and becoming familiar with online and print resources. Three field
trips to various habitats reinforce the learning.
Osher
868-001
Dates:Wednesdays, 3/30/2016 - 5/11/2016,
no class 4/27/2016
Time:
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Location:
Commander’s House, Fort Douglas
Instructor:
Jeanne Le Ber
Tuition:
$109
Beginning Mat Pilates
Learn and review the essential fundamentals of Pilates floor work including breathing, balance, proper
abdominal contraction, stability, and coordination.
Modifications to accommodate minor back, neck
and knee injuries will be provided. You will begin to
strengthen, lengthen and condition the body toward
better circulation, supported postures and improved
muscle tone. Students should bring Pilates mats.
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knowledge to counteract the dangers and confusions
of all times, including our own. His political thinking involves ethical applications as well. As with Plato,
there is a fusion of social, moral, and political order.
Students will explore Aristotle’s important role in political history and its relation to ethics, discern good
and bad political values, and apply this knowledge to
their role as citizens and voters. In addition, they will
come to understand the relation of politics to ethics
in ancient Greece and present America. Dr. Tuttle’s
previous course on Plato is NOT a prerequisite.
Osher
869-001
Dates:Fridays, 4/1/2016 - 5/13/2016,
no class 4/29/2016
Time:
3:15 PM - 4:45 PM
Location:Tenth East Senior Center, 237 S.
1000 E., SLC
Instructor:
Brenda Butcher
Tuition:
$109
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ENHANCE YOUR
PHYSICAL WELLBEING
Whether you want to initiate or increase behaviors that
support health and fitness, there’s something for you at
Osher. Boost your brain and body while attending classes
that engage you physically, mentally, and socially.
“Osher has enriched my life. Classes are thought-provoking and fun.
Friendships are cultivated. Instructors are intelligent, insightful, and witty.”
— Bonnie Billings
Member since Fall '10
Osteoporosis is a major public health threat for
millions of Americans 50 years and better. In the
U.S. today, 10 million individuals are estimated to
have the disease, with 34 million more estimated
to have low bone mass placing them at increased
risk for osteoporosis. If you have heard the terms
osteopenia or osteoporosis from your medical professional, take this class to learn what can be done
to improve your bone health and prevent bone loss.
Experts lead the class in weight bearing, weightlifting, spine extension, balance exercises, and core
strengthening exercises, walking, and nutrition
that improve bone strength and reduce risk of falls
by 50%. Classes are motivating, fun, and physically
interactive. Wear appropriate clothing.
Osher
189-002
Dates:
Mondays, 4/18/2016 - 5/9/2016
Time:
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Location:University of Utah Orthopaedic
Center, Eccles Conference Room,
590 Wakara Way, SLC
Instructor:
Caitlin Pratt
Tuition:
$109
Special Fee:
$5
- Indicates evening and weekend classes
Cecil B. DeMille: The Art of the
Hollywood Epic
Location:
Commander’s House, Fort Douglas
Instructor:E. Hunter Hale
Tuition:
$109
Special Fee:
$20
Colossal! Stupendous! Epic! These adjectives, used
by movie companies to hawk their wares, became
cliches long ago. When used to describe the films of
one director, they are accurate. More than any other
filmmaker in the history of the medium, Cecil B.
DeMille mastered the art of the spectacle. One hundred years ago he made the first feature to be filmed
in Hollywood and went on to become the most commercially successful producer in Hollywood. From
1915’s The Squaw Man to 1956’s The Ten Commandments, this class will explore the incredible career of
one of most fascinating filmmakers in the history of
Hollywood. In class we will watch The Squaw Man
and see clips from many DeMille films such as The
Cheat, Joan the Woman, The King of Kings, Samson
and Delilah, The Greatest Show on Earth, and both
the original silent and the sound remake of The Ten
Commandments. Class members will have the opportunity to check out DVDs.
Screwball comedy has proven to be one of the most
popular and enduring film genres produced in Hollywood. Beginning in the late ‘30s, its characteristics
are still to be found influencing contemporary movies
like Bridesmaids. Its origins can be traced back to
Shakespeare’s comedies featuring feuding couples
like Beatrice and Benedict, since one of the main
themes in screwball films is the humorous battle of
the sexes performed by the likes of Cary Grant and
Katherine Hepburn. Frank Capra’s screwball comedy
It Happened One Night won five Academy Awards
as it made fun of the conflict between the upper and
lower classes. Howard Hawks’ Ball of Fire satirized
the gangster film with zest and style. But even with
serious intent, these films are hilarious.
Osher
871-001
Dates:Wednesdays, 3/30/2016 5/11/2016, no class 4/27/2016
Time:
3:15 PM - 4:45 PM
Osher
872-001
Dates:Thursdays, 3/31/2016 - 5/12/2016,
no class 4/28/2016
Time:
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Classic Screwball Comedy Films
more class information on page 9
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Build a Bone
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Location:
Instructor:
Tuition:
Special Fee:
Commander’s House, Fort Douglas
Tom Sobchack
$109
$1
Climate Change for the Confused
Climate change has received a lot of attention from
all sorts of people and interest groups—so much so
that many of us are just plain confused. Is our climate
really changing? If so, what is causing it—the sun,
natural cycles, people, volcanoes? And if it really is
changing, what (if anything) can we do about it?
This course will attempt to give the answers to those
questions with an emphasis on science and a de-emphasis on politics so that class members can have the
information they need to make up their own minds
on how to approach the subject.
Osher
873-001
Dates:Thursdays, 3/31/2016 - 5/12/2016,
no class 4/28/2016
Time:
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Location:
Commander’s House, Fort Douglas
Instructor:
Alan Eastman
Tuition:
$109
Special Fee:
$1
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- Indicates evening and weekend classes
Culture of Utah Politics
Utah politics is a fascinating mix of policy making,
local culture, and religion. The course will explore
Utah politics, how citizens can be more engaged and
how to deal with voter apathy. It will provide insights
for non-native Utahns into the idiosyncrasies of Utah
politics. We will cover political structures in Utah
from a historical perspective and discuss current Utah
cultural influences on politics, citizens’ involvement
and engagement in the political process, single party
dominance and its effect on political culture, and the
plight of disenfranchised voters.
Osher
731-001
Dates:Thursdays, 3/31/2016 - 5/12/2016,
no class 4/28/2016
Time:
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Location:
Commander’s House, Fort Douglas
Instructor:
Brian King
Tuition:
$109
Current Issues in American Public Affairs
and Politics
Examine the behind-the-scenes details—strategies,
personalities, power, and politics—that influence
stories in The New York Times about American
political and governmental current events. The Times
provides many issues for lively discussion. In addition, The Washington Post, CNN, and National
Public Radio will be sources for breaking stories.
News articles and videos seed the discussion but the
seeds often grow into an entirely different topic based
on student interest and participation. Students are
encouraged to ask hard questions, and to actively and
respectfully participate in class discussion.
Osher
Dates:
Time:
Location:
Instructor:
Tuition:
630-002
Tuesdays, 3/29/2016 - 5/3/2016
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Commander’s House, Fort Douglas
Tim Chambless
$109
Dante’s Paradiso
Dante’s Paradiso is the final part of his Divine
Comedy, an epic poem composed in Italian in the
early 1300s that embraces autobiography, politics,
history, theology, morality, and, perhaps above all,
human behavior. Through exploring all these dimensions, the goal of this discussion seminar will
be to understand and enjoy the poem as a supreme
work of the artistic imagination. In Paradiso the
pilgrim-poet, having traversed hell (Inferno) and
Osher
874-001
Dates:Thursdays, 3/31/2016 - 5/12/2016,
no class 4/28/2016
Time:
3:15 PM - 4:45 PM
Location:
Commander’s House, Fort Douglas
Instructor:
Chris Horner
Tuition:
$109
Special Fee:
$1
Text:
Dante’s Paradiso, a Verse
Translation by Robert and Jean Hollander. ISBN:
978-1400031153
Drawing Workshop
In a workshop setting, gain additional skill and
confidence working in colored pencil, portrait
rendering, or conte crayon. Set your own goals and
work at your own pace. Supervised instruction,
guidance, and feedback will be available to students as needed. Come prepared with something
to work on at the first session of the workshop or
have ideas for review by the instructor. A prerequisite for taking this class is to have completed at
- Indicates evening and weekend classes
least one Osher Colored Pencil or Portrait Drawing course or to have the approval of the instructor. Students are responsible for purchasing their
own supplies. Materials needed will be discussed in
the first class and a shopping list will be provided.
Osher
875-001
Dates:Tuesdays and Thursdays,
3/29/2016 - 5/12/2016,
no class 4/26 and 4/28/2016
Time:
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Location:Tenth East Senior Center, 237 S.
1000 E., SLC
Instructor:
Bill Laursen
Tuition:
$179
Special Fee:
$2
English Poetry: A Survey
We will examine some of history’s most famous poets
while reading works from a variety of historical periods and idioms, and appreciating the values, thinking, and social mores of our literary predecessors.
Great English poets of the 20th century including
William Butler Yeats, W. H. Auden, T. S. Eliot, A. E.
Housman, and Dylan Thomas will be the focus of
this class. A reading packet will be provided.
Osher
876-001
Dates:Tuesdays, 3/29/2016 - 5/10/2016,
no class 4/26/2016
Time:
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location:
Commander’s House, Fort Douglas
Instructor:Keller Higbee
Tuition:
$109
Special Fee:
$10
Examining the Criminal Mind
Law and Order, CSI, Criminal Minds, NCIS,
truTV—popular American culture feeds our seemingly insatiable appetite for stories of crime and
pathological behavior. This course will explore the
psychology of criminal thinking and behavior, the
role of mental health, the interaction of mental
illness and crime (including the legal concepts of
insanity and incompetence), the role of drugs and
addiction, the growing problem of cyber crime,
and the federal and state criminal court processes.
Learn about the justice system, whether behavior
is caused by nature or nurture, and about the psychopathology of the criminal mind.
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climbed the mountain on which sins—or, if we
prefer, moral failings—are purged (Purgatorio), ascends through the heavenly spheres to an ultimate
vision of his salvation and the Christian deity.
Osher
778-001
Dates:Wednesdays, 3/30/2016 - 5/11/2016,
no class 4/27/2016
more class information on page 11
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Time:
3:15 PM - 4:45 PM
Location:
Commander’s House, Fort Douglas
Instructor:Georgette Leventis and Jennifer Johnson
Tuition:
$109
Location:IJ & Jeanne Wagner Jewish Community
Center, 2 N. Medical Dr., SLC
Instructor:
Marshall Coopersmith
Tuition:
$109
Excel Spreadsheets: Managing Your
Personal Data
Exercise Science: Transform Your Quality
of Life
Establishing and maintaining household records is
more efficient and accurate when you utilize Excel
spreadsheets. Whether you want to manage and
forecast your household budget and assets, inventory investments and belongings, monitor healthcare
and status, or keep a record of birthdays, anniversaries, and other special occasions, you can learn how
to establish files, record information, and monitor
status of important information. Basic computer
skills are required to take this introduction to Excel
class.When you complete the course, you will have
a working knowledge of spreadsheets, cells, menus,
and basic formulas (sums+). The Jewish Community Center computer lab provides excellent equipment or you can bring your laptop.
The science of human movement holds the key to
a healthy life. Through lecture and movement participation, we will study the evolution of the concept of fitness, master the five fundamental movement patterns, understand strength and power, and
see how proper movement leads to better quality of
life. Students will learn how to make their training
simple and effective.
Osher
893-001
Dates:Wednesdays, 3/30/2016 - 5/11/2016,
no class 4/27/2016
Time:
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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- Indicates evening and weekend classes
Osher
569-002
Dates:Wednesdays, 3/30/2016 - 5/11/2016,
no class 4/27/2016
Time:1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Location:Age Performance, 1291 S.
1100 E., SLC
Instructor:
Paul Holbrook
Tuition:
$109
Exploring How Visual Images Communicate and Persuade
Have you ever wondered how visual images reach out
and grab your attention? How it is that images intrigue,
communicate, manipulate, and persuade our emotions?
We are all audience to a full range of images: ads on
television, fruits and vegetables on a sidewalk stand,
clothing in a store window, and art on display. Visual
rhetoric is often said to deal with appearances rather
than reality. Do we “suspend our disbelief” (Coleridge)
when we are audience to images? This class will explore
basic theories of visual perception and analysis of images
in creating emotional messages in visual media, in visual
theory, and in every-day experience.
Osher
713-001
Dates:Wednesdays, 3/30/2016 5/11/2016, no class 4/27/2016
Time:
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Location:
Commander’s House, Fort Douglas
Instructor:Kathleen Bingham
Tuition:
$109
Text:
Picture This: How Pictures Work by
Molly Bang; Visual Intelligence Perception, Image,
and Manipulation in Visual Communication by Ann
Marie Seward Barry
Osher
877-001
Dates:Thursdays, 3/31/2016 - 5/12/2016,
no class 4/28/2016
Time:
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location:
Commander’s House, Fort Douglas
Instructor:
Sally Smith
Tuition:
$109
Gifts of Imperfection: An Art Journaling Course
This fun (messy!) class uses Brené Brown’s book The
Gifts Of Imperfection to reframe our life journey by
embracing what makes us unique—our imperfections. Blend personal growth with artistic creativity
in a journey to wholehearted living, expressing who
you are through art journaling. Reading assignments
will be combined with creative journaling exercises
guided by a Daring Way therapist (“Daring Way” is a
trademarked term associated with Dr. Brown’s work).
This is heartwork through artwork. This hands-on
class will be meaningful to all students—whatever
your level of creative expression. Special fee includes
an art journal and basic art supplies.
Osher
780-001
Dates:Thursdays, 3/31/2016 - 5/12/2016,
no class 4/28/2016
Time:
5:15 PM - 6:45 PM
Location:
Commander’s House, Fort Douglas
Instructor:
Sheri Morris
Tuition:
$109
Special Fee:
$31
Text:
The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of
Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace
Who You Are by Brene Brown.
Gifts of Imperfection: Continuing Art
Journaling
Students who took “Gifts of Imperfection: The Art
of Journaling Course” are invited to learn more ways
to discover, celebrate, honor, and love their authentic
selves—in class and in daily life. Apply creative exercises that integrate Dr. Brené Brown’s Guideposts for
Wholehearted Living as you delve into the journey of
living a life of intention. Assignments are designed to
encourage daily practice of the true Gifts of Imperfection: courage, compassion, and connection.
Special fee includes art supplies. The original class is a
prerequisite for taking this follow-on.
Osher
878-001
Dates:Thursdays, 3/31/2016 - 5/12/2016,
no class 4/28/2016
Time:
3:15 PM - 4:45 PM
Location:
Commander’s House, Fort Douglas
Instructor:
Sheri Morris
Tuition:
$109
Special Fee:
$16
Text:
The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of
Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace
Who You Are by Brene Brown
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Friendship in Fiction
This course will explore the topic of friendship
through careful reading and discussion of three
novels. My Ántonia by Willa Cather is an American
classic in which an orphaned boy from Virginia
and a Bohemian immigrant girl find their way
through their first year on the Nebraska prairie,
forging a friendship that transcends the passage
of time. In Sula, by Nobel laureate Toni Morrison, two African American girls become women,
sharing a bond that survives a dreadful secret and
an unforgivable betrayal—or does it? Cat’s Eye
by Canadian author Margaret Atwood provides
a powerful perspective on the lasting impact of
“mean girls” on the life and work of the controversial painter Elaine Risley.
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Google Maps: Become a Custom Map Maker
Discover tips and tricks for using Google Maps.
Create and save custom maps in your own My
Places Google Maps account. Learn to map your
favorite restaurants, fishing holes, bike routes, golf
courses, trail heads, etc. The workshop will explore
the variety of features available in Google Maps
through demos, hands-on exercises, and discussion. The class will be held in a computer lab.
Osher
Dates:
Time:
Location:
Instructor:
Tuition:
Special Fee:
469-001
Tuesday, 4/5/2016
5:15 PM - 8:15 PM
Annex 2214
Pat Lambrose
$109
$1
Great Cities of the Middle East
The Middle East is not only one of the most fascinating
regions in the world but also the cradle of urbanization.
Whether its cities have been built out of clay or of stone,
for the dead or for the living, organic or planned, barely
visible or still centers of their modern cultures, they have
one thing in common—they are unforgettable, telling
our shared history even as they have been and continue
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to be in the middle of international conflicts. Join us
to learn more about the following: Giza, Egypt; Ur,
Iraq; Damascus, Syria; Jerusalem, Israel; Mecca, Saudi
Arabia; and Istanbul, Turkey.
Osher
879-001
Dates:Wednesdays, 3/30/2016 5/11/2016, no class 4/27/2016
Time:
5:15 PM - 6:45 PM
Location:
Commander’s House, Fort Douglas
Instructor:Ewa Wasilewska
Tuition:
$109
Hinduism and an Introduction to the
Bhagavad Gita
The Bhagavad Gita, or “Song of the Lord” is a
Hindu scripture comprised of 700 verses written
in Sanskrit. Mahatma Gandhi referred to it as his
“spiritual dictionary.” This four-week course will introduce Hinduism through this most sacred text and
explain the relevance of its message in day-to-day life.
It will cover the basic tenets of Hinduism: reincarnation, karma theory (destiny/free will), and karma
yoga (spiritual/emotional maturity). The course will
briefly cover Vedanta,the philosophy of Hinduism
regarding the creator, creation and the individual,
and the relation between the three.
Osher
880-001
Dates:Tuesdays, 3/29/2016 - 5/10/2016,
no class 4/26/2016
Time:
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Location:
Commander’s House, Fort Douglas
Instructor:
Santosh Gandhi
Tuition:
$109
History of Infinity
Is infinity a completed object (as in: “the set of
integers is infinite”) or a developing object (as in:
“given any finite set of integers we can produce
an integer not in that set”)? A related question: Is
time continuous or quantized? These questions
have been controversial since Plato and Aristotle,
through Newton and Berkeley, to Russell and
Brouwer in the twentieth century. Currently it
is discernible in the classification of mathematics
as analytical or digital. We will not resolve this
controversy, but demonstrate how it has fueled
advances in mathematics and physics over the
centuries. Participants in the course need not know
much mathematics beyond that taught in the 8th
grade (for it is there where students first start to
confront these issues). However, they should be
eager to wrestle with knotty paradoxes.
Honing Your Writing Talents
Enhance your writing and create more engaging and
compelling pieces. Use class discussions, in-class writing exercises, guided imagery, modeling, and peer
response to tap into your thoughts and discover the
art of bringing your tales to life. Learn to write more
skillfully with careful word choice, fluidity, varied
sentence structure, and skillful pacing. Improve your
ability to establish voice, balance humor with poignancy, and deepen character and theme. Students
of all writing levels and interests are welcome. Please
bring a spiral notebook or journal to class.
Osher
166-001
Dates:Thursdays, 3/31/2016 - 5/12/2016,
no class 4/28/2016
Time:
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location:
Commander’s House, Fort Douglas
Instructor:
Pamela Carlquist
Tuition:
Special Fee:
$109
$1
Improving Balance and Flexibility with
Alignment Yoga
Alignment Yoga (AY), a gentle and therapeutic style of
yoga, emphasizes increasing core strength and stability
and creating more ease and flexibility in movement. Its
tools and techniques are applicable to other forms of
yoga and exercise and to one’s daily activities. Classes
are designed to cultivate mindfulness, relaxation, and
flow of vitality in the body with attention to optimal
alignment, breath, and inner awareness. AY is accessible to people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.
Beginners to experienced practitioners will benefit
from cultivating mindfulness, relaxation, and physical vitality through attention to optimal alignment,
breathing, and inner awareness.
Osher
881-001
Dates:Thursdays, 3/31/2016 - 5/12/2016,
no class 4/28/2016
Time:
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location:Mindful Yoga Collective, 223 S.
700 E., Suite 4, SLC
Instructor:
Carla Anderson
Tuition:
$109
iPad : Beyond the Basics
Most people only scratch the surface of the iPad’s
functions. Learn how to get the most out of your
iPad as you participate in a hands-on experience going
beyond exploring the basics of the operating system.
Learn more of the multi-faceted capabilities of the
iPad. The course will highlight key applications (apps),
trouble-shooting techniques, and tips and tricks to get
the most from your device. We will also explore some
exceptional apps that will personalize and help expand
the uses of your iPad. Bring your iPad to class. This
class is not intended for those who have never used a
tablet or smart phone; instead, iPad Basics is for you.
Osher
843-002
Dates:Tuesdays, 3/29/2016 - 5/10/2016,
no class 4/26/2016
Time:
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location:
Commander’s House, Fort Douglas
Instructor:
Debbie White
Tuition:
$109
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Osher
841-001
Dates:Tuesdays, 3/29/2016 - 5/10/2016,
no class 4/26/2016
Time:
3:15 PM - 4:45 PM
Location:
Commander’s House, Fort Douglas
Instructor:Hugo Rossi
Tuition:
$109
iPad Basics
People who find smart phones and tablets to be
daunting will find this class a perfect introduction
to connecting with our changing world of technol14
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EDUCATIONAL
OPPORTUNITIES
OUTSIDE
THE CLASSROOM
Get a glimpse backstage at a film studio and from
the top of a luge run. Witness the evolution of an
international linen service and a national baker. Step
inside a BlackHawk helicopter and a gin distillery! Learn
more about water conservation, Middle Eastern foods,
and historic elements of SLC. Space is limited for these
and other Osher Special Events, so sign up today.
Deb Duran
Member since Winter '15
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- Indicates evening and weekend classes
Osher
844-001
Dates:Tuesdays, 3/29/2016 - 5/10/2016,
no class 4/26/2016
Time:
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Location:
Commander’s House, Fort Douglas
Instructor:
Debbie White
Tuition:
$109
Medical Ethics in Court, Media, and at
the Bedside
Using recent and contemporary media reports of
controversial clinical cases and medical practices, we
will identify and explore current and emerging ethical problems. Participants will propose and evaluate
solutions based on personal experience, cultural or
professional perspectives, and content knowledge.
Issues likely to emerge are the evolving doctor-patient relationship, the way doctors deal with medical errors, how informed consent is changing, what
- Indicates evening and weekend classes
constitutes conflict for physicians, what is a just
healthcare system, and what decisions are possible at
the end of life and how patients and families make
them. Students who have taken this class in the past
are welcome to return, as we will discuss new cases.
Osher
512-001
Dates:Wednesdays, 3/30/2016 5/11/2016, no class 4/27/2016
Time:
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Location:
Commander’s House, Fort Douglas
Instructor:
Jay Jacobson
Tuition:
$109
Special Fee:
$1
Naval Operations in the American Civil
War: Western Theater
The American Civil War is known for its great land
campaigns and battles involving armies of tens of
thousands of soldiers. However, little is known of
the service given by the sailors and marines of the
United States and Confederate States, or of their
ships, weapons, or equipment. This class will study
the various strategies used by the United States
Navy and the Confederate States Navy and Army
on the Mississippi River Basin, from the Gulf of
Mexico to the Ohio Valley.
Osher
882-001
Dates:Tuesdays, 3/29/2016 - 5/10/2016,
no class 4/26/2016
Time:
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Location:
Commander’s House, Fort Douglas
Instructor:Ralph Young
Tuition:
$109
Special Fee:
$1
Opera Preview: The Marriage of Figaro
This comic opera is more enjoyable with advance
insight about the performance. Take a sneak
preview into the Utah Opera’s presentation of
The Marriage of Figaro by Wolfgang Amadeus
Mozart. The original Beaumarchais play was
banned in Vienna. Mozart’s librettist, Lorenzo
Da Ponte, rewrote it to achieve the approval of
Emperor Joseph II. With Mozart’s music, it has
become a cornerstone of the standard operatic
repertoire. The Marriage of Figaro continues the
plot of Beaumarchais’ The Barber of Seville and
recounts a single “day of madness” in the palace
of Count Almaviva, near Seville.
Osher
883-001
Dates:Tuesday, 4/26/2016
Time:
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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ogy. This class is a hands-on experience focused on
having fun with your iPad. We will take time to explore the operating system, as well as highlighting
some of the multi-faceted capabilities of the iPad.
Bring your iPad to class. At the end of six weeks,
you will know the basics of using your device and
be excited about its convenience.
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Location:Utah Opera Productions, 3rd
floor Learning Center, 336 N.
400 W., SLC
Instructor:
Lew Phelps
Tuition:
$19
Philosophy for Non-philosophers
Philosophy examines ideas which are generally a
step beyond common thought. It seeks answers
to questions which most of us don’t even ask, but
which we generally take for granted or ignore.
Understanding underlying assumptions about life,
values, politics, religion, et cetera gives one a new
perspective. This class will examine several basic
concepts of philosophy which have bearing on
everyday life. The goal is not to change anyone’s
beliefs, but to provide the tools to understand why
we believe what we believe.
Osher
884-001
Dates:Tuesdays, 3/29/2016 - 5/10/2016,
no class 4/26/2016
Time:
3:15 PM - 4:45 PM
Location:
Commander’s House, Fort Douglas
Instructor:Rod Julander
Tuition:
$109
Polymer clay, one of the most versatile and dynamic
art media, stretches the imagination with its unlimited potential. Learn how to create works of art with
polymer clay (marketed as Kato, Fimo and Premo).
Learn the basic techniques of clay preparation, color
mixing, cane design, and finishing. Polymer pieces
can be used for jewelry, home decor, barrettes,
pins—almost anything you can think of. And making them is lots of fun! Special fee includes all the
materials and tools you will need to get started in
this art form. If you choose to continue beyond the
basics, additional supplies can be purchased locally.
tion between positive psychological attributes and
health. Regardless of where you are on the continuum, enhance your life by learning interventions
that cultivate positive emotions/mental states such
as forgiveness, altruism, compassion, kindness, and
gratitude, and reduce stress, anger, and anxiety.
Establish healthy habits. Increase confidence about
body image. Help achieve sustainable change. Understand the objective benefits of finding happiness:
longevity, productivity, behavior, and good health.
This course will provide tools to find happiness in
hard times, grow from adversity and traumatic experiences, reduce anger and self-defeating behavior,
and take proactive steps toward positive health.
Osher
415-001
Dates:Wednesdays, 3/30/2016 5/11/2016, no class 4/27/2016
Time:
5:15 PM - 6:45 PM
Location:
Commander’s House, Fort Douglas
Instructor:
Anne Asman
Tuition:
$109
Special Fee:
$41
Osher
782-001
Dates:Thursdays, 3/31/2016 - 5/12/2016,
no class 4/28/2016
Time:
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Location:
Commander’s House, Fort Douglas
Instructor:
J. Goodman Farr
Tuition:
$109
Polymer Clay: Introduction
Resilient Responses to Life’s Challenges
Whether you call it “subjective well-being” or just
plain “happiness,” research confirms the connec-
Shakespeare’s Classic Plays
Join us as we reveal the personalities of characters, dissect the major themes, and are seduced by the language
used by Shakespeare. Better understand the influences
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See more class information on next page.
Osher
885-001
Dates:Tuesdays, 3/29/2016 - 5/10/2016,
no class 4/26/2016
Time:
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Location:
Commander’s House, Fort Douglas
Instructor:
Charles Boynton
Tuition:
$109
Text:Signet edition books recommended.
Folger books are okay.
Six Nobel Prizes, Six Utah Stories
The Nobel Prize is awarded each year in medicine,
chemistry, physics, literature, peace, and economics. Did you know that winners of the Nobel Prize
have Utah connections? Learn about the history
of the Nobel Prize and the goals of the Nobel
Foundation. Gain a deeper understanding of the
significance and impact of these Nobel Laureates’
contributions to humanity, their personalities and
lives. Develop an appreciation for how success often hinges on a combination of preparation, ability
to overcome setbacks, and fortunate circumstances.
This inspirational course will be taught by a distinguished U of U faculty including Kyle Dawson
(physics), Joel Miller (Chemistry), Jacqueline
Osherow (English), Tariq Banuri (City & Metropolitan Planning), Gunseli Berik (Economics), and
Dave Kieda (Physics and Astronomy).
Osher
886-001
Dates:Thursdays, 3/31/2016 - 5/12/2016,
no class 4/28/2016
Time:
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location:
Commander’s House, Fort Douglas
Instructor:
David Kieda, et al.
Tuition:
$109
Special Dance Fitness
Studies prove that dancing prevents physical and
mental decline as we age and, in fact, improves
mental and physical fitness levels. This fun, dance
workout will have you up and moving to the “oldies” incorporating dance moves you love, as well as
current music and dance styles. Improve balance,
endurance, tone and rhythm as you dance your way
to improved physical fitness levels and mental acuity. This class is appropriate for all skill and fitness
levels. Athletic workout shoes are recommended.
Osher
855-002
Dates:Wednesdays, 3/30/2016 5/11/2016, no class 4/27/2016
Time:
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Location:Tenth East Senior Center, 237 S.
1000 E., SLC
Instructor:
Denise Gibson
Tuition:
$109
Sunnism and Shiism: Have “Orthodox” and
“Heterodox” Terms Become Inadequate?
Textbook accounts often use these two terms to
describe extremely important distinctions in the Islamic belief system with scant factual development.
Current world issues have made clearer understanding of different paths followed by dissenting
movements within Islam increasingly important.
This course will compare the main tenets of both
Sunnism and Shiism. Issues that are more difficult to understand, particularly what is now being
called “radical” Islam, also have historical precedents—some distant, some relatively recent—that
beg objective examination. Explore whether movements that claimed precedence as dissenters in the
past prepare the way for radical Islamic trends that
have gripped world attention in recent years.
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of the Elizabethan era on his writings and develop a
greater understanding of Shakespeare’s cultural messages by reading and discussing select soliloquys from
several of the classic plays: Love’s Labour Lost, Othello,
Macbeth, King Lear, Hamlet, and The Tempest.
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Osher
894-001
Dates:Thursdays, 3/31/2016 - 5/5/2016
Time:
3:15 PM - 4:45 PM
Location:
Commander’s House, Fort Douglas
Instructor:
Byron Cannon
Tuition:
$109
Special Fee:
$1
Symphony Concert Previews
Each class meeting will focus on one upcoming
Utah Symphony concert. Participants will get
acquainted with each concert’s pieces, and have
the chance to discuss the composers and musical
elements of each piece. This is a great way to help
make your concert experience more rewarding.
Osher
887-001
Dates:Mondays, 3/21/2016 - 4/11/2016,
no class 3/28/2016
Time:
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location:Utah Opera Productions, 3rd
floor Learning Center , 336 N.
400 W., SLC
Instructor:
Beverly Hawkins
Tuition:
$69
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The Roaring Twenties and the Great
Depression
The Roaring Twenties brought massive social
change to America, while the Great Depression of
the 1930s almost rocked American society off its
political and economic foundations. Class lectures
will emphasize important people of the era and
events that highlight the hedonistic nature of the
1920s and the disastrous gloom that settled over
the country as a result of the worst economic depression in the nation’s history.
Osher
889-001
Dates:Tuesdays, 3/29/2016 - 5/10/2016,
no class 4/26/2016
Time:
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Location:
Commander’s House, Fort Douglas
Instructor:
Walter Jones
Tuition:
$109
Special Fee:
$2
Tomatoes: The Gateway Vegetable and
Peppers: Their Natural Companion
Learn to grow the best tasting and best looking tomatoes on the Wasatch Front. From catalogues to
seeds to transplanting to pruning and harvesting
to cooking and other preparation—we will cover
it all and have fun as we explore Tomatoland. We
will identify 15 new heirloom cultivars and you can
grow five-ten plants from seed provided in class.
For best results you will need a south- or westfacing growing space and equipment to nurture
the seedlings (e.g., grow lights and heat mat). The
approximate price of the equipment is $60-$85.
Osher
522-001
Dates:Tuesdays, 3/29/2016 - 5/10/2016,
no class 4/26/2016
Time:
3:15 PM - 4:45 PM
Location:
Commander’s House, Fort Douglas
Instructor:Rochelle Kaplan
Tuition:
$109
Special Fee:
$5
Traditional Greek Dancing
This course is designed to give non-dancers an
opportunity to exercise their bodies and brains
while learning a little about Greek culture and the
role that dance plays in the lives of Greeks. The
dances will be basic and a partner is not required.
Comfortable shoes are recommended as you learn
dances and music from different regions of this
magnificent country.
Ukulele: Beginning
Learning to play the ukulele is fun and easy. The versatile instrument can be played in any style from rock
and roll to gospel, old classics to new songs. This
course is for soprano, alto, and tenor C-tuned ukuleles. We will learn the various parts of the ukulele and
their functions, how to play 12 ukulele chords, and
how to strum simple songs. Music is provided.
Osher
595-002
Dates:Wednesdays, 3/30/2016 5/11/2016, no class 4/27/2016
Time:
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Location:
Commander’s House, Fort Douglas
Instructor:
Marci Villa
Tuition:
$109
Special Fee:
$3
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Ukulele: Continuing
Now that you have the basics, your repertoire and ability
just keep getting bigger and better. Build competence
and confidence by joining others who know tablature,
can keep a steady strum, and transition from chords C,
F, G7, Am, D7, A7, G, D, E7, A, Dm, Gm, Em, and
Bb without hesitation. This course kicks it up a notch,
building on the basics you learned in Osher’s beginning
ukelele class or elsewhere. Music is provided.
Osher
750-002
Dates:Wednesdays, 3/30/2016 5/11/2016, no class 4/28/2016
Time:
5:15 PM - 6:45 PM
Location:
Commander’s House, Fort Douglas
Instructor:
Marci Villa
Tuition:
$109
Special Fee:
$2
Understanding Your Way Through the
End: Death and Dying
The saying goes that there are two inevitabilities in
life—death and taxes. Be better prepared for death,
whether that of a loved one or your own, by exploring
this subject that is somewhat taboo in our insulated,
digitalized world. Our time will be divided into thirds.
We will examine the physiology of non-traumatic death,
the different cultural and religious means of dealing
with death, and the type of planning one should consider for one’s own death or that of a loved one.
Osher
503-001
Dates:Thursdays, 3/31/2016 - 5/12/2016,
no class 4/28/2016
5:15 PM - 6:45 PM
Time:
Location:
Commander’s House, Fort Douglas
Instructor:
Patrick Shea
Tuition:
$109
Special Fee:
$5
Suggested texts: Death, the Final Stage of Growth, by
Elisabeth Kubler-Ross; Growing Old, by Dr. David
Tomb; How We Die, by Sherwin Nuland; and New
Meaning of Death, by Herman Feifel.
Utah Authors: Dorothee Kocks, The
Glass Harmonica
Praised by reviewers as “bawdy, geographically
vast, and sensual indeed,” Dorothee Kocks’s The
Glass Harmonica explores the intimate details of
early American history with a novel of sensuality, ecstasy, and music that reads at the pace of a
thriller. The story of a young woman exiled from
her Corsican homeland, Chjara Vallé is sold as a
servant to an opium addict in Paris. Music paves
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Osher
890-001
Dates:Thursdays, 3/31/2016 - 5/12/2016,
no class 4/28/2016
Time:
3:15 PM - 4:45 PM
Location:Tenth East Senior Center, 237 S.
1000 E., SLC
Instructor:
Stephanie Peterson
Tuition:
$109
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the way for her to flee with Henry, her love, to
post-revolutionary America. There, new freedoms
and Puritan vigor compete for ascendancy.
Osher
891-001
Dates:
Monday, 5/9/2016
Time:
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location:Jewish Community Center, 2 N.
Medical Dr., SLC
Instructor:
Dorothee Kocks
Tuition:
$29
Utah Authors: Margaret Battin, The
Ethics of Suicide: Historical Sources
Whether it is called “suicide” or not, what role may
a person play in the end of his or her own life? This
book sets out the principal texts from major writers in
western and nonwestern cultures, from religious traditions and from oral cultures where observer reports of
traditional practices are available. The collection has no
interest in taking sides in controversies about the ethics
of suicide. Class discussion will examine multi-dimensional debates and complex human ethical thought.
Osher
Dates:
Time:
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892-001
Monday, 4/11/2016
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location:Jewish Community Center, 2 N.
Medical Dr., SLC
Instructor:
Margaret Battin
Tuition:
$29
Wine in Ancient Lands—Then and Now
Wine has been one of the world’s greatest commodities
since the beginning of time. In Biblical references, Noah
planted a vineyard and got drunk from the wine; Jesus
turned water into wine. There are other historical references to wine in Persian, Babylonian, Greek, and Egyptian
texts as old as 5000 years. The influence of ancient Greece
is significant to the development of most European wine
regions and continues to be a force for commerce, art,
and culinary trends. Learn about the ancient beverage of
Greece, discover the Valpolicella in Italy, the ancient Greek
and Roman wine regions throughout France, and enjoy
small plates of food paired with the wines we discuss.
Osher
322-001
Dates:
Tuesdays, 3/29/2016 - 4/19/2016
Time:
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location:Salt Lake Culinary Center, 2233
S. 300 E., SLC
Instructor:
Drew Ellsworth
Tuition:
$69
Special Fee:
$120
Wines and Cheeses of the Mediterranean- Spain, Italy, France
A wide variety of wine is produced within the vast
expanse of the Mediterranean. Experience wines
originating in France, Italy, and Spain ranging from
crisp, fragrant sparkling and dry whites to dense and
earthy reds. Appreciate how warm winds and available water for viticulture generate hardy vines, especially old vines with deep roots that survive where
water is scarce. Savor the delicious cheeses from the
region and learn how best to pair them with wines.
Osher
753-002
Dates:Wednesdays, 4/20/2016 5/4/2016
Time:
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location:Harmons City Creek Conference
Room, 135 E. 100 S., SLC
Instructor:
Sheral Schowe
Tuition:
$69
Special Fee:
$100
World War II in the Pacific
This class will cover the major events of World
War II in the Pacific theatre. We will discuss the
decision processes that guided these events, how
Osher
754-001
Dates:Wednesdays, 3/30/2016 - 5/11/2016,
no class 4/27/2016
Time:
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Location:
Commander’s House, Fort Douglas
Instructor:
Stephen Hall
Tuition:
$109
Special Fee:
$$1
Writing Your Life from Journal to Memoir
Your life experiences, how you dealt with them then,
and what you think about them now are important. Get
to know yourself by writing what you know and leave a
record of what worked and what didn’t. Share epiphanies and those moments that changed your life. Writing
exercises will bring the memories to light and life.
Osher
559-001
Dates:Wednesdays, 3/30/2016 - 5/11/2016,
no class 4/27/2016
Time:
3:15 PM - 4:45 PM
Location:
Commander’s House, Fort Douglas
Instructor:Kathryn Egan
Tuition:
$109
Text:
Writing Down the Bones Freeing the
Writer Within, by Natalie Goldberg ISBN 0-87773-375-9
The journey of our lives
is not just about the
destinations we have
reached. Our wisdom,
education and personal
growth come from
the people we meet,
the paths we choose to
follow and the lessons
we have learned along
the way.
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and why decisions were made, and the pros and cons
of the decisions. Why did the Japanese bomb Pearl
Harbor? Why did the Allies drop two atomic bombs
on Japan—wouldn’t one have sufficed? What did the
decision-makers know that guided their actions, and
why did they pursue the courses of action they did?
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Special Events
Alf Engen Ski Museum and Utah Olympic Park
Wednesday, 6/1/2016, 9:00 - 10:30 AM
OR Friday, 6/3/2016, 9:00 - 10:30 AM
3419 Olympic Parkway, Park City
From its lofty perch above the Snyderville Basin,
the Alf Engen Ski Museum and Utah Olympic Park
is yours to explore in a tour customized for Osher
members. You’ll visit the Ski Museum dedicated to
ski champion Alf Engen, see his trophies, and learn
about the history of skiing in Utah and the influence
of Alf and his brothers, Sverre and Corey. You’ll view
ski fashions from 1970 to the present day and see the
evolution of ski equipment. This fascinating museum
also features virtual exhibits, giving guests the experience of speed flying (skiing off a cliff and gliding
down Mt. Superior with a parasail), a powder run at
Alta, bobsled riding, and Nordic ski jumping. Upstairs
is the 2002 Winter Olympic Museum, a treasure trove
of memorabilia, exhibits and video modules sure to
stir up memories of those exciting days in the winter
of 2002. Outside, you’ll view the Olympic training
pool and training ski jumps. Then a van will take us
up, up, up to the Olympic competition sites, featuring
the highest altitude ski jumps in the world and the
world’s fastest bobsled, luge and skeleton tracks. Take
in the spectacular panorama of the valley below. Close
your eyes and imagine what it would be like to be
“flying” at this tribute to Utah’s sports legacy.
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ALSCO Textiles Plant
Friday, 4/1/2016, 10:00 - 11:00 AM
3320 W. 1820 S., SLC
As the first company to introduce linen and uniform rental services to the world in 1889, Alsco pioneered the industry and created industry standards.
Alsco invented the continuous towel dispenser,
pioneered the use of garment lockers, and continues
to lead in the laundering and delivery of ready-towear uniforms for virtually every type of application
imaginable. From the first door-to-door delivery
by horse-drawn cart in Lincoln, Nebraska, to the
sophisticated precision technology required for
today’s medical garments, Alsco has over a century
of business experience behind them. Alsco world
headquarters is in Salt Lake City, with more than
16,000 employees and over 150 branches worldwide. Get a private tour of the plant that provides
laundry services for linens, uniforms, and medical
garments all around the world.
Army Aviation Support Facility
Tuesday, 5/24/2016, 10:00 - 11:00 AM
7563 S. Airport Road West Jordan UT
The Utah National Guard Army Aviation Support
Facility supports Apache and Black Hawk helicopters. Our tour will include a brief overview of what
the pilots, crew and maintainers do on a daily basis.
Hear how pilots plan their flights, determining
flight patterns based on prevailing weather conditions. After a brief introductory video, participants
will go out to the hanger where the helicopters are
maintained. See the $14 million Apache and $8
million Black Hawk helicopters up close.
Beehive Gin Distillery
Friday, 3/25/2016, 11:00 AM
OR Wednesday, 4/27/2016, 11:00 AM
1745 S. Milestone Dr., SLC
Learn how the art and science of gin making has
reached a high point in Utah’s newest (and only
gin) distillery. Beehive Gin makes a superior product infused with botanicals to give the alcohol its
distinctive flavor. The employees proclaim, “Gin is
our passion and we’re not stopping at one recipe.
Like a bunch of mad chemists, we’re trying different ingredients and different ways of distilling
and aging to find the perfect blend.” Beehive Gin’s
Barrel Reserve, for instance, reflects the magical
alchemy of a botanical gin aged in hand- charred
French oak barrels. During this tour, you will
learn about the history and development of gin,
including significant events that led to modern gin
production and distribution. Stay after the tour
and enjoy some samples ($10).
point similar to an airport. RSVP at least two
weeks in advance as a list of participant names must
be sent to the FRB in advance of the tour.
Conservation Garden Park
Friday, 4/22/2016, 2:00 - 3:00 PM
8275 S. 1300 W., West Jordan, Utah
The Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District
began its water conservation campaign in 1999 as
a way to extend Utah’s limited water supplies. The
Conservation Garden Park was one of the District’s
first programs, built to showcase waterwise landscaping that homeowners could use in their own
gardens. In 2003, the 10-acre garden was expanded
by another 2.5 acres. In 2009, they added interactive educational exhibits to help home gardeners
achieve their own waterwise landscapes. The education center also features three classrooms, a catering
kitchen, office space, open views to the garden, and
an expanded main garden plaza. The Conservation
Garden Park illustrates that you can have a lush
landscape while saving water. There will be a tour of
the gardens, so walking is required.
Laziz Foods
Tuesday, 5/17/2016, 1:00 - 2:00 PM
400 E. 3300 S., SLC
“Laziz” is an Arabic adjective meaning tasty,
enjoyable and lighthearted. Laziz Foods is a local
company founded in 2012 with a mission to integrate a culinary dynamic between middle eastern
flavors and your home cuisine. The owners began
by selling hummus at local farmers markets. Due
to demand, they have added muhammara and
toum to their product line and sell in a number of
local stores. Their recipes are authentic and their
business is rooted in tradition, history, community
and sustainability. Tour their new facility and see
how they create authentic middle eastern spreads.
Federal Reserve Bank
Tuesday, 4/26/2016, 10:00 - 11:00 AM
120 S. State St., SLC
Learn about our nation’s central bank. The tour
will include an overview of the Federal Reserve
System and cash operations. Note: No cameras or
camera phones are allowed; photo identification is
required. You will be screened at a security check
Marmalade District Walking Tour
Saturday, 5/21/2016, 10:00 AM
300 North to 500 North, Center Street to Quince
Street , Salt Lake City
Historian and Osher member Randall Dixon will
walk us through one of Salt Lake City’s oldest neighborhoods, nicknamed the Marmalade
District because street names such as Quince and
Apricot reflect the imported fruit trees planted
there by Mormon pioneers. You will get a feel for
the early years of Salt Lake City. Come prepared to
walk and enjoy the history of this charming area.
Marriott Library Rare Books
Monday, 5/16/2016, 2:00 - 3:30 PM
J. Willard Marriott Library, 295 S. 1500 E., SLC
Luise Poulton, Managing Curator of Rare Books,
Special Collections, will present a lecture related
to the treasures in this collection. You will see clay
tablets, a leaf from the Gutenburg Bible, facsimilies
of illuminated manuscripts, rare first editions, and
limited edition artists’ books. She will offer a question and answer period afterward and put many
books on display for a closer look.
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! Remember to cancel your RSVP if your schedule changes so a member on the wait list will have an opportunity to attend.
Masonic Temple
Monday, 4/25/2016, 1:00 - 2:00 PM
OR Monday, 6/6/2016, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
650 E. South Temple, SLC
The Salt Lake City Masonic Temple has been the
most publically visible jewel of Freemasonry in
Utah since 1927. It is considered Salt Lake’s best
example of Egyptian Revival architecture. In addition to the striking Egyptian sculptures on the
outside of the building are interior features showcasing architectural influences from Renaissance
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Italy, colonial Virginia, Egyptian temples, fourteenth century English courts, and Moorish Spain.
Come tour this historic building and learn about
Freemasonry, a fraternal organization that traces its
origins back to the fourteenth century.
Park City Film Studios
Friday, 5/13/2016, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
4001 Kearns Blvd., Park City
The Park City Film Studios offer a purpose-built
motion picture and television studio designed for
all types of film and television production. With
three 15,000 sq. ft. sound stages and an additional
16,000 sq. ft. of office space, Park City Film Studios
is comparable to sound stages found in Los Angeles.
An ABC Television series recently wrapped production here. The 90-minute tour will provide access to
all areas of the studio (pending any client provisions
or restrictions) and you will be able to witness firsthand how and where movies get made.
Park City Main Street Walking Tour
Friday, 6/10/2016, 10:30 AM
Main Street, Park City
Put on your walking shoes and explore Park City’s
Historic Main Street with fellow Osher members.
Led by docents from the Park City Museum, see
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the town as you never have before. Explore the
architecture and stories of Park City’s unique history—from the days as a booming mine town to
an emerging ski town. The tour cost of $5 is payable to the museum. Please arrive 15 minutes early
to allow time to process the payments and take the
trolley to the top of Main Street. Significant walking is involved; please wear comfortable walking
shoes and don’t forget your water!
Rhodes Bake-N-Serve Bread Baking
Wednesday, 3/23/2016, 7:00 PM
5121 Murray Blvd., Murray, Utah
Is there anything that smells better than freshbaked bread? Rhodes Bake-N-Serve Bread is a
national company with headquarters in Salt Lake
City whose products have graced dinner tables
across the nation. Come to a demonstration on
new ways to use the goods and taste various creations. Leave with a package of their merchandise.
You will also have the opportunity to purchase a
Rhodes Cookbook at half price. There is a $5 cash
fee payable at the event.
Ronald McDonald House
Tuesday, 3/29/2016, 10:00 - 11:00 AM
935 E. South Temple, Salt Lake City
The Ronald McDonald House provides a temporary home-away-from-home that serves and
sustains families of children receiving treatment at
area hospitals. Over the years since the facility was
first opened in 1988, over 45,000 families from
all over the world have walked through the doors
seeking medical care in the area for their children.
Community volunteers help daily with the operation of Ronald McDonald House. The tour will
cover the history of the Ronald McDonald global
organization as well as the history of the Ronald
McDonald House in Salt Lake City. Participants
will learn about activities and resources available
to eligible families and tour many of the rooms in
this large facility: bedrooms, common area family
rooms, large kitchen/dining area, laundry facilities, children’s play room, and movie theater.
Salt Palace Convention Center
Monday, 3/21/2016, 10:00 - 11:30 AM
100 S. West Temple, SLC
Learn about the history, architecture and inner
workings of the Salt Palace Convention Center. This
walking tour will showcase the large solar array on
the roof, the eclectic collection of public art and
a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to host
thousands of people for events. Did you know the
Springville Museum of Art
Wednesday, 6/15/2016, 2:00 - 3:00 PM
126 E. 400 S., Springville, Utah
The Springville Museum of Art is Utah’s first art
museum, dedicated as a “Sanctuary of Beauty and
a Temple of Contemplation” by David O. McKay
in 1937. The impressive permanent collection of
150 years of Utah art, twentieth-century Soviet
Realist art and American art, shares space with juried shows of contemporary Utah art. With over 15
exhibitions annually, the Museum is a key promoter and contributor to the arts in Utah. Artwork is
displayed throughout 29 galleries in this 45,000
square foot facility and a beautiful outdoor sculpture garden. Get a docent-led tour of permanent
and current exhibits, including the 92nd Annual
“Spring Salon”, a juried exhibition featuring some
of the best artists in Utah.
Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple
Wednesday, 5/18/2016, 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
311 W. 8500 S., Spanish Fork
Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple (also called Lotus
Temple) was built to meet the needs of the Hindu
community in Utah County. It is situated on an
elevated 15 acre plot with a commanding view of
south Utah Valley and panoramic mountain vistas
on all aides. Modeled after a famous devotional
palace in India, it is clearly visible from I-15. Each
spring the Holi Festival of Colors is held at this
location. On the tour of the farm and animal
park, you will encounter llamas, parrots, peacocks
and a pond full of koi. The guided temple tour
covers the history, beliefs and deities of Krishna
consciousness. Our visit will include a tour of the
farm and temple ($2 fee payable to host), followed
by a buffet vegetarian lunch, including a salad bar
and many exotic hot preparations from the on-site
organic garden ($6 fee for lunch payable to host).
Starks Funeral Home
Tuesday, 5/10/2016, 10:30 AM
3651 S. 900 E., SLC
In earlier times, when a person passed away, family and friends would come to visit and pay their
respects in the family home. The visitors would
bring food and everyone would move into the
“living room” to share stories and comfort each
other after the death of a loved one. Starks Funeral
Parlor believes a funeral home can comfort the
grieving by making this most difficult time more
social while celebrating and honoring the life of
the person who has passed on. In addition to their
1950’s big-fin Cadillac limousines and hearses,
they have a doorman and a private chef, and can
meet the needs of patrons of all religious or nonreligious beliefs. They have options for traditional
burials and will explain if and when embalming is
required. They also arrange cremations and can advise on scattering or burial of ashes. They are able
to offer a more “green” burial, although options in
Utah are currently limited and highly regulated.
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facility has a Japanese Garden? That the catering
kitchen can roast 1,000 chickens at the same time?
That a roller coaster fabricator manufactured some
of the trusses in the building? The Salt Palace is
home to the twice-yearly Outdoor Retailer Markets
(25,000 attendees), Salt Lake Comic Con (over
100,000 attendees), and numerous other conventions, banquets and competitions. Wear comfortable shoes to stroll about the 579,000 square foot
facility. Some highlights of the tour will include the
model of downtown, the solar panel information
kiosk, the wind chime/windmill installation, the
newly-installed landscape made entirely of duct tape,
art on the Grand Ballroom exterior wall, a look
at the banana trusses in the main concourse, the
Grand Ballroom and the South Foyer art installations/plaza. A refreshment break for everyone is also
planned at a mid-point of the tour.
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Timpanogos Harley-Davidson
Tuesday, 6/7/2016, 10:00 - 11:00 AM
555 S. Geneva Road, Lindon, Utah
This amazing building is a prime example of how
to use reclaimed materials in a unique way. The
tour includes the history of how this building was
designed and constructed using salvaged materials from Geneva Steel and other industrial sites.
This COOL building is not just a retail shop—it’s
a destination. Not only does it have an amazing
inventory of motorcycles and accessories, it also has
a small museum of vintage bikes, a gift shop with
clothing and decor items, and an on-site diner,
Marleys. After the tour you may want to get lunch
from the diner that offers inside seating or at their
covered outside eating area.
Tracy Aviary Conservation Tour
Friday, 5/20/2016, 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
589 E. 1300 S., SLC
Tracy Aviary is home to more than 150 species
of birds and features several species of birds with
interesting conservation stories. You will join one
of the bird experts to meet these special birds and
delve into their history. “Endangered” doesn’t mean
there is no hope; come learn about the conservation
efforts to preserve these species and the steps you
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can take in your everyday life to make a difference.
Working together our small actions can combine in
big ways to make global change. Entrance fee is payable to the Tracy Aviary for this tour.
University of Utah Basketball Training Center
Date and time TBD, based on basketball schedule
294 S. 1850 E., University of Utah Campus, SLC
The 80,000 square-foot Jon M. and Karen Huntsman Basketball Training Center opened in October
2015 and combines remodeling of existing space and
a new facility. The $36 million complex has five floors,
including two 12,000 square foot practice gyms, state
of the art equipment, lounges and offices for both the
men’s and women’s basketball teams. This is a facility
that will inspire existing and future athletes at the University of Utah. Come get a personalized tour of the
new facility. Date and time TBD based on basketball
schedule and coaches’ approval.
University of Utah Student Life Center
Thursday, 5/19/2016, 10:00 - 11:00 AM
1836 E. Student Life Way, SLC
Get a personalized tour of the newly opened George
S. Eccles Student Life Center, which provides a greatly
improved resource for student life and recreation
needs. The state-of-the-art building includes multiple
gymnasiums, climbing walls, an indoor pool, and large
areas for cardio and weight training. In addition, it
houses a meeting area for students, food services, and
provides a new home for the Outdoor Recreation Program and Campus Recreation Services. This visually
stunning and well-designed building offers innovation
in energy efficiency while creating a space for a more
dynamic and engaged campus community for students
living both on and off campus.
Utah State Capitol Building
Tuesday, 5/17/2016, 10:00 - 11:00 AM
OR Wednesday, 5/25/2016, 10:00 - 11:00 AM
350 N. State Street, SLC
Since its completion in 1916, the Utah State
Capitol building has been both the home of state
government and one of the state’s most prominent
landmarks. From 2004 to 2008, it underwent
one of the largest historical preservation projects
in the United States. In addition to safeguarding
the building against the risk of an earthquake,
the project also repaired and restored the original
beauty and artwork of the Capitol. On this guided
tour you will have an opportunity to see the results
of the preservation project as you walk through
this historic building and view art and exhibits
relating to Utah’s history and heritage.
The Osher curriculum reflects the interests of our members. Learn more about
a topic or delve into something new. Whether you are interested in the arts, the
Middle East, politics or the weather, there’s definitely something for you.
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INCREASE YOUR KNOWLEDGE
ABOUT THINGS THAT
INTEREST YOU
“The joy in teaching Osher classes comes from the interaction with the students. The
interchange of ideas is enlightening, energizing, enjoyable, and occasionally, emotional.”
—Rod Julander
Osher Instructor
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Lunch & Learn
The Aging Voice - How to Maintain a Youthful
Sound
Wednesday, 3/30/2016, 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Commander’s House, Fort Douglas
Dr. Ingo Titze, National Cetner for Voice & Speech
As we age, our voices age with us. Using
decades of research and experience, Dr. Ingo
Titze will describe the science behind voice
production and demonstrate healing and youthpromoting tools for voice habitation. These
tools can be used by everyone—at the dinner
table, in Osher classes, when singing, or in
simple conversation or in groups.
Advances in Veterinary Medicine
Wednesday, 4/6/2016, 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Commander’s House, Fort Douglas
Pamela Nichols, DVM, Animal Care Center
Dr. Nichols practices veterinary medicine at the
only center in Utah certified to provide physical
therapy to dogs and cats. She will discuss recent
advancements in veterinary medicine such as
stem cell and shock wave therapies and the use
of alternative therapies such as acupuncture and
chiropractic care.
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The Amazing Owl
Wednesday, 4/13/2016, 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Commander’s House, Fort Douglas
Scott Root, DWR Conservation Outreach Manager
Owls are one of the best-designed species in the
animal kingdom. Learn about Utah’s amazing
owls and their incredible adaptations (physical and
behavioral characteristics that help them survive).
Live owls will be brought to the presentation if
possible. If rehabilitated educational birds are
available, participants may be allowed to take a few
photos of the owls.
This Two-Newspaper Town
Wednesday, 4/20/2016, 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Commander’s House, Fort Douglas
Joan O’Brien, Karra Porter, & Ted McDonough, Utah
Newspaper Project
Salt Lake City was one of the first media markets to have a “Joint Operating Agreement,” an
arrangement where two competing newspapers
shared business operations but kept their editorial functions separate. Now, 45 years after passage of the Newspaper Preservation Act legalized
such monopolies, Salt Lake City is one of the last
markets with a JOA. Two years ago, the owners of
Salt Lake’s two newspapers inked a new JOA that
many people believe dooms the Salt Lake Tribune.
Learn what happened, how it happended, the
potential consequences from a nonprofit that has
been fighting that deal for two years.
Living Strong with Autism
Wednesday, 4/27/2016, 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Commander’s House, Fort Douglas
Amy Notwell, Program Manager, Utah Developmental Disabilities Council
The Advocates as Leaders Self-advocacy Speaker’s
Bureau is a group of trained speakers who have
developmental and intellectual disabilities. Their
presentations focus on providing information and
experiences related to disability issues from the
perspectives of people dealing with those challenges. Speakers dispel myths about what people
with disabilities believe, cherish and value. Their
messages are of hope, overcoming life’s challenges,
and the opportunities now available to people with
disabilities and their families.
Queer Theory & You
Wednesday, 5/4/2016, 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Commander’s House, Fort Douglas
Kathryn Bond Stockton, Distinguished Professor of English
What in the world is queer theory? What surpris-
ing slants does it take on the notions of equality
and diversity? Why in recent years has it taken by
storm gay and lesbian studies—and wings of gay
and lesbian culture? How might it be the best way
of speaking to straight friends and allies, showing
them just how queer they are? Presented in a humorous, accessible style, this talk will stretch your
thinking on what you think you know (and our
culture thinks it knows) about important matters
surrounding your genitals, your clothing, your pleasure, and your shame.
Date
Lunch & Learn Lecture
3/30/16
The Aging Voice - How to Maintain a
Youthful Sound
4/06/16
Advances in Veterinary Medicine
4/13/16
The Amazing Owl
4/20/16
This Two-Newspaper Town
4/27/16
Living Strong with Autism
5/04/16
Queer Theory & You
Carla Anderson
Improving Balance and Flexibility with Alignment Yoga
Carla began practicing yoga in 2007 and has completed 500 hours of advanced studies in Alignment
Yoga, based in Madison, Wisconsin. She currently
teaches at Yoga Upstairs, Mindful Yoga Collective, and Huntsman Cancer Institute. In addition
to teaching group classes and private sessions, she
serves as Director of School Programs for GreenTREE Yoga, a 501(c)3 nonprofit.
Anne Asman
Polymer Clay: Introduction
Anne Asman’s interest in polymer clay started 10 years
ago. Inspired and mentored by world-renowned polymer clay artist Jana Roberts Benzon, Anne has developed her own styles and techniques for creating both
simple and elaborate polymer pieces. Anne has taught
polymer classes for many years and enjoys sharing endless creative options polymer clay provides.
Margaret Battin
Utah Authors: Margaret Battin, The Ethics of Suicide: Historical Sources
Margaret Pabst Battin has established a reputation as
one of the top philosophers working in bioethics today.
A Distinguished Professor of Philosophy and Adjunct
Professor of Internal Medicine, Division of Medical
Ethics at the University of Utah, she has authored,
edited, or co-edited fourteen books. Battin’s collection
covers a remarkably wide range of topics and the fastmoving developments in end-of-life issues.
Kathleen Bingham
Exploring How Visual Images Communicate and
Persuade
Kathleen Bingham has a Ph.D. in Communication
from the University of Utah. Her dissertation, “The
Rhetoric of Verisimilitude,” explores the intersection of rhetoric and aesthetics in the theatre of
ancient Greece and Dutch Baroque painting. Her
research interests focus on the rhetoric of visual image, the tensions in how one experiences an image/
artifact as compared with how culture represents
image as symbolic meaning.
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INSTRUCTORS
Charles Boynton
Shakespeare’s Classic Plays
Charles Boynton has spent decades studying
Shakespearean plays and sonnets, as well as examining the problem: “Who wrote Shakespeare?”.
His expertise and enthusiasm are reflected in his
involvement as past Chair of the Marin Shakespeare Company and membership in the respected Shakespeare Oxford Society. Charles’ postgraduate education is in Business.
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DIVERSITY CONTRIBUTES
TO A STIMUALTING
EXPERIENCE
“As I was browsing through the Osher catalog, the write-up
about regional European wines sounded fascinating, fun, and
educational. My husband and I were most impressed with the
caliber of the instructor, Sheral Schowe. I know that anytime Sheral
teaches a class in the future, we will be the first to sign up.”
— Anonymous
“In addition to stimulating classes and class discussion, Osher is like an extended family.”
—Carolyn Wiggins
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Carolyn Wiggins with instructor Sheral Schowe.
Members since Fall '12
Lisa Buffmire
Action Plan for Dynamic Retirement
Lisa Buffmire has a B.F.A. in dance and an M.B.A.
from the University of Utah. She is a career
transition coach and workshop facilitator. She
has worked for large companies such as American
Express and Manpower Group and small boutique
companies such as Organizational Consultants to
Management, coaching managers and executives
through career and life changes. She is currently a
career coach for M.B.A. students at the U.
Brenda Butcher
Beginning Mat Pilates
Brenda received her B.F.A. in Dance from the University of Utah and has been a dance/Pilates adjunct
faculty member at Salt Lake Community College
since 2005. In 2010, Brenda earned her comprehensive Pilates certification from Streamline, teaches
in the studio there, and is a member of the Pilates
Method Alliance. Currently she is working toward
certification as a Balanced Body Master Teacher.
ishing a novel and a gift book, and recently published
her debut memoir. In addition, she has presented at
various writing conferences and motivational workshops throughout Utah, and been an instructor for
many previous Osher writing and literature courses.
Byron Cannon
Sunnism and Shiism: Have “Orthodox” and “Heterodox” Terms Become Inadequate?
Byron Cannon, UU professor emeritus of history, has
a PhD from Columbia University, an MA in Middle
East Regional Studies from Harvard, and a BA from
Antioch College. His Major fields of specialization
have been Middle East, African, and World History. Other experience includes: Centre National
de Recherche Scientifique research Professorship
(Lyon,France); Fulbright grants to Tunisia, Egypt
and Senegal; US Military Academy visiting professor
of Arabic; Scholar in Residence, University of Sains,
Malaysia; visiting professor of History at the Middle
East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey.
Tim Chambless
Current Issues in American Public Affairs and Politics
Tim Chambless, Ph.D., has taught courses in the
University of Utah’s Department of Political Science since 1987. He emphasizes current events and
contemporary world problems in his courses because he wants his students to see political science
as the study of government as both an experiment
in democracy (George Washington’s term) and as a
tool for problem-solving.
Pamela Carlquist
Honing Your Writing Talents
Pamela Carlquist is a lifetime educator, teaching English curriculum in junior high, high school, and college, and conducting workshops for adults. She has
published numerous articles and short stories, is fin-
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Jennifer Brown, PhD
Artists in Paris 1870-1940
Dr. Jennifer Brown received her Ph.D. in Art History from Johns Hopkins University. She lived,
conducted research, and taught in study abroad
programs in Europe for 10 years before returning
to her native Utah. In addition to her publications
and teaching in art history, Dr. Brown has received
numerous awards for her work promoting the humanities, fine arts, and educational equity.
Marshall Coopersmith
Excel Spreadsheets: Managing Your Personal Data
Marshall has applied his BS in Computer Science
(Weber State University) and MBA from the University of Utah in his career as Application Developer with Utah State Courts. In the 1970s he was
on the ground floor with mainframe and personal
computers. In addition to direct application, he has
shared his expertise by teaching at the University of
Nevada and Northern Nevada Community College
and consulting with many users of Excel & Access.
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Alan Eastman
Climate Change for the Confused
Alan Eastman has a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the
University of Utah. During his nearly 30 years
working in the research department of a major oil
company, Alan acquired some 35 patents in refinery
processes and on-line process control. After taking an “early retirement,” he established a startup
geothermal energy company. Alan’s experience in
several facets of the energy industry has given him a
unique perspective from which to view our country’s energy problems and the potential solutions.
Kathryn Egan
Writing Your Life from Journal to Memoir
Professor Kathryn S. Egan is professor emerita,
Department of Communications, Brigham Young
University. She has taught writing courses at the
high school and university levels since 1972. Keeping a journal and writing her memoir are her current retirement occupations.
Drew Ellsworth
Wine in Ancient Lands--Then and Now
Drew Ellsworth did an apprenticeship in Dijon,
France to become a culinary chef and studied with
Paul Bocuse in Lyon. A certified executive chef from
the American Culinary Federation, Drew owned his
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own restaurant, Dijon, in the 1980s and has taught
cooking classes since 1981.Before becoming a full
time wine broker for Southern Wine & Spirits he
worked in the DABC Wine Stores for 8 years. He
is a member of the French Wine Society and has a
level II certification in wine knowledge from the
Wine and Spirit Education Trust. He has a B.A.
from Weber State with majors in French and Spanish, and an M.A. in French from BYU.
J. Goodman Farr
Resilient Responses to Life’s Challenges
J. Goodman Farr, M.Ed., a wellness trainer/counselor/educator, earned a Master’s degree from the
Department of Educational Psychology of the University of Utah, founded the U’s Positive Psychology program, taught online for 10 years, designed
the Applied Positive Psychology Certificate, and
was a featured guest on KSL News Radio. Farr
wrote the Emotional Self-Defense Workbook and
was the editor of the first Utah Career Guide. In
2009, the Utah System of Higher Education gave
Farr the “Creative Use of Multiple Media” award.
Santosh Gandhi
Hinduism and an Introduction to the Bhagavad Gita
Santosh Gandhi earned a M.Sc. in Physics from
Punjab University in India and a Master’s in
Electrical Engineering from the University of
Utah. She worked as a Senior Software Developer
and project manager for 3M Health Information
Systems in Utah for 25 years. Since her retirement,
she has engaged in Vedantic studies.
Denise Gibson
Social Dance: Enhancing Body and Brain, Continuing
Denise Gibson was a professional ballroom, swing,
and jazz dancer for over eight years and has been
teaching ballroom dance, step aerobics, dance aerobics, kickboxing, and spinning for over 30 years. She
is the founder and owner of fitness.edu, a continuing education provider for fitness professionals.
E. Hunter Hale
Cecil B. DeMille: The Art of the Hollywood Epic
E. Hunter Hale studied film at the University of
Utah and has had a love of great films since his
youth. He and his brother wrote and directed their
own 8mm films and produced 16mm films and
DVDs. He programs and introduces the films at Salt
Lake’s famous The Organ Loft and has been a guest
teacher at the U of U and BYU, including “The
Utah Connection,” a class taught with Sam Dunn
of the University of Utah film department. Hunter’s
writings have appeared in the Deseret News.
Beverly Hawkins
Symphony Concert Previews
Paula Fowler is Director of Education for Utah
Symphony│Utah Opera. She is a former high school
and university English and Humanities teacher.
Beverly Hawkins is Symphony Education Manager
for US│UO. She has also served in positions with
development, operations, and marketing departments for other symphony orchestras and has been
a private piano teacher.
Keller Higbee
English Poetry: A Survey
Keller Higbee received his Ph.D. in English from
the University of Utah. He taught high school
English at Rowland Hall, Senior English and AP
courses exclusively during his last 10 years. Subse-
quently, he taught in the University of Utah Writing Program for two years as an adjunct professor.
As a graduate student and teacher, Dr. Higbee’s
focus has been on 20th-century American literature with an emphasis on poetry.
Paul Holbrook
Exercise Science: Transform Your Quality of Life
Paul Holbrook has a Master’s degree in Gerontology from the Fischer Institute for Wellness at
Ball State University and experience at the Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts
University. A Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and
Conditioning Association, he has worked as a
personal trainer for over twenty years. In 2005,
Paul founded the Age Well Center, a human performance training center for older adults.
Chris Horner
Dante’s Paradiso
Chris Horner has an M.A. from City College,
New York and a Ph.D. from the University of
Utah, both in literature. He has taught literature
and composition at the University of Utah, Weber
State, Westminster College, and Salt Lake Community College.
Jay Jacobson
Medical Ethics in Court, Media, and at the Bedside
Dr. Jacobson, Professor Emeritus in Internal Medicine, has studied, trained, or taught at the Universities of Michigan, Florida, Chicago and Utah, and
at the Centers for Disease Control. His specialties
are Infectious Disease and Medical Ethics. He
does clinical consultation at both Intermountain
Healthcare hospitals. He established the multidisciplinary Division of Medical Ethics and Humanities at the University of Utah Medical School in
1989. His academic interests include medical errors
and apologies, professional conflicts of interest,
and ethical issues at the end of life.
Walter Jones
The Roaring Twenties and the Great Depression
Walter Jones, retired Head of Western Americana
at the J. Willard Marriott Library, teaches history at
Salt Lake Community College. He has a Master’s in
Library Science from BYU and in History from the
University of Utah. Walter was a Korean linguist in
the U.S. Army (four years active duty and 23 years
Reserves), and in the National Guard. He has presented papers and written about the Vietnam War.
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Stephen Hall
World War II in the Pacific
Stephen C. Hall, (Colonel, USAF retired) is a former Senior Fellow at L-3 Communications SystemsWest (CS-W), Salt Lake City, Utah. He is a 1967
graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology and
received his Masters Degree in Management from
Troy State University in 1976. Colonel Hall lectures
on World War II history at Georgia Tech, Morehouse College, BYU, and the University of Utah.
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Rod Julander
Philosophy for Non-philosophers
Rod Julander graduated from the University of Utah
with a Master’s in Philosophy. In 1984 he earned a
Ph.D. in Political Science. He served as the chairperson of the Department of Political Science and Philosophy at Weber State University. In the 1970s he
was a member of the Utah Senate, and in the 1990s
was the vice chair of the Utah Democratic Party.
Rochelle Kaplan
Tomatoes: The Gateway Vegetable and Peppers:
Their Natural Companion
Rochelle Kaplan majored in creative writing and
photography at Goddard College, from which she
received a B.A. She has an M.S. in Special Education and teaching students with emotional disorders from Hunter College (1981). She taught high
school students with learning disabilities for almost
20 years, mostly in New York City but also in Salt
Lake City. She was an adjunct professor at NYC
Technical College and at Long Island University,
teaching remedial math, reading, and writing. A
self-taught horticulturist, she has become known
as the Tomato Lady, regularly supplying seedlings
to Wasatch Community Gardens, friends and
neighbors, and the jail garden program. She grows
over 50 cultivars of tomatoes in her own garden.
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David Kieda
Six Nobel Prizes, Six Utah Stories
Dave Kieda has a B.S. in Condensed Matter Physics
from MIT and a Ph.D. in Experimental Astrophysics
from the University of Pennsylvania. He is currently the Dean of the Graduate School and a faculty
member at the University of Utah. He is working
in the field of experimental cosmic-ray and gammaray astrophysics with James Cronin (Nobel Prize in
Physics). He received the Utah Governor’s Medal for
Science and Technology and the University of Utah’s
Distinguished Scholarly and Creative Research
Award in 2013. He served as Chair of the Department of Physics and Astronomy from 2007-2013.
for the Utah State House and is on the Executive
Committee of the LDS Democratic Caucus.
Brian King
Culture of Utah Politics
Brian S. King graduated from the University of Utah
College of Law in 1985 and has practiced law in Salt
Lake City for over 25 years. Most of that time he
has represented individuals and health care providers
litigating against health, life and disability insurers
and self-funded employee benefit plans. He is a past
president and current member of the Board of Governors of the Utah Association for Justice. Since 2008
Brian has served in the Utah State House of Representatives as the representative for District 28 in Salt
Lake City. He is the Treasurer of the minority leader
Pat Lambrose
Google Maps: Become a Custom Map Maker
Pat Lambrose has a B.A. in Recreation and Youth
Leadership, a B.A. in Education, and an M.Ed. in
Technology and Computers, all from the University
of Utah. She taught in middle and high schools and
was an instructional technology facilitator in Salt
Lake City School District. As a retiree, she is now
pursuing her passion for outdoor adventures like
backcountry skiing hut trips in Canada, cycling in
Europe, and river running. Pat coordinates statewide geospatial technology opportunities.
Dorothee Kocks
Utah Authors: Dorothee Kocks, The Glass Harmonica
Dorothee Kocks earned a Ph.D. in American Studies
from Brown University and worked as an assistant
professor of U.S. history at the University of Utah.
She has been the recipient of numerous artist residencies and is the founder of Beware The Timid Life™
publishing. After she picked up the accordion for the
first time, she began traveling the world in search of
old instruments, funded by various day jobs including a stint as a kitchen hand in Alaska.
Jeanne Le Ber
Becoming a Bird Watcher
Jeanne Le Ber has a B.A. in English Literature and
a Master’s in Library Science. A passionate bird
watcher for the past 35 years, Jeanne has studied and
birded with Terry Tempest Williams, Ella Sorenson,
Mark Stackhouse and other experts. As a result of
this excellent mentoring, Jeanne has a Utah bird list
of 324 species, a North American bird list of 530
species and an international bird list of 1100 species.
Jeanne regularly participates in local bird counts
including the Salt Lake City Christmas Bird Count,
the Jordan River CBC (as the lead compiler), and
the Brighton Bird Count, held in July. She is also
an active participant with the Strawberry Valley
Bluebird Box Trail, on which 100 nesting boxes are
maintained in the Strawberry Vallley.
Georgette Leventis and Jennifer Johnson
Examining the Criminal Mind
Georgette Leventis, LCS W, received Bachelor of
Arts degrees in English and Russian and a Master of Social Work degree from the University of
Utah. She is an investigator and mitigation specialist at the Federal Public Defender’s Office for
the District of Utah. Prior to taking this position,
she was employed as a U.S. Probation and Pretrial
Services Officer and as a crisis intervention specialist. Georgette has been a participating committee
member of the U.S. District Court RISE Mental
Health Program since its inception. Jennifer Johnson, LCSW, received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Women’s Studies from the University
of Utah and a Master’s in Social Work from Smith
College. She has worked in the Federal Judicial
System for 17 years as a federal probation officer
and sentencing mitigation specialist.
Sheri Morris
Gifts of Imperfection: An Art Journaling Course and
Gifts of Imperfection: Continuing Art Journaling
Sheri Morris is a clinical social worker and a
family therapist by day who loves to participate
in anything having to do with art and journaling during her time off. She is certified in Brené
Brown’s Daring Way curriculum and frequently
uses art therapy with her clients. Sheri specializes
in positive psychology and loves teaching about
Dr. Brown’s concept of Wholehearted Living.
Kevin Peterson
A Rendezvous with Destiny, Part 3: Franklin and
Eleanor Roosevelt
AND A Republic—If You Can Keep It: The Political
Philosophies of the Founders
Kevin Peterson has a Bachelor’s degree in History and
a Master’s degree in Political Science, with doctoral
coursework in Public Policy. During 20 years as an
investment banker he worked with state, local, quasimunicipal, nonprofit, and for-profit organizations.
Stephanie Peterson
Traditional Greek Dancing
Trained in ballet, Stephanie expanded her love of dance
to teaching traditional Greek dancing. She shares
her expertise with students and tourists interested
in broadening their understanding of Greek culture
beyond what they learned in academic classes
or from tour guides. She has taught classes and
workshops in Rhodes, Hania, Drama, Sifnos, and
Spetses from 1987-2004 and participated in the
University of Utah Summer in Greece program in
1998, 2000, and 2004, during which she spent
time in Crete, Nafplio, and Athens.
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Bill Laursen
Drawing Workshop
Bill Laursen, a well-known Salt Lake area artist and
educator, has been painting and teaching his entire
career. His art credits include Best of Show from the
Brigham City Museum Gallery, the Oneta J. Thorne
Memorial Art Award for Outstanding Watercolor,
and an Award of Merit from the Park City Arts Festival. Bill is a member of the Salt Lake County Art
Selection Committee.
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Lew Phelps
Opera Preview: The Marriage of Figaro
Lew Phelps earned B.M., M.M.Ed., and A.Mus.D.
degrees at the University of Arizona, studying voice,
music history, and composition. He served as choral
director at Point Loma High School, San Diego,
and as professor of music at Mount Union College, Alliance, Ohio. He received the Great Teacher
award in 1999. He spent a year at the BYU Jerusalem Center, where he delivered 25 lectures to Israeli
students and also lectured at Hebrew University.
Caitlin Pratt
Build a Bone
Caitlin Pratt earned her B.S. in Exercise Physiology
from the University of Utah and her Master’s degree
in Public Health from Westminster College. She has
worked as a health educator in several settings including work with the University of Utah Orthopaedic
Center, Tooele County Health Department and the
International Rescue Committee. She is passionate
about helping others empower and educate themselves so they are able to live happier, healthier lives.
Hugo Rossi
History of Infinity
Dr. Rossi earned a B.S. in Education from the City
College of New York in 1956 and a Ph.D. in Math37
ematics from MIT in 1960. He has held faculty
positions at Princeton, Brandeis, and, since 1974,
at the University of Utah. He served as Chair and
Dean Deputy Director of the Mathematical Sciences Research Institute in Berkeley from 19971999 and 2003-2006. In 1996, he originated the
course Math 3010, the History of Mathematics,
which is still taught today in both undergraduate
and graduate versions.
Sheral Schowe
Wines and Cheeses of the Mediterranean- Spain,
Italy, France
Sheral Schowe is the owner of Wasatch Academy of
Wine, LLC. She teaches for the Lifelong Learning
program in Continuing Education at the University
of Utah, Harmons Grocery and Cooking Schools,
and Salt Lake Community College Culinary Institute. Certified as a French Wine Scholar and affiliate
program provider of the French Wine Scholar certification course through the French Wine Society, she is a
Master French Wine Scholar in the areas of Provence
and Rhone. Sheral has a Master’s degree in Adult Education and extensive teaching experience. She is also a
Licensed Wine Educator through the Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
Patrick Shea
Understanding Your Way Through the End: Death
and Dying
Patrick Shea has a B.A. in Social Thought and Institutions from Stanford University, an M.A. in Human
Science from Oxford University, and a J.D. from Harvard University. He is a Research Associate Professor in
the Biology Department at the University of Utah.
Sally Smith
Friendship in Fiction
Sally Smith owned and operated A Woman’s Place
Bookstore for ten years. She taught English literature for 22 years at Judge Memorial Catholic High
School and West High School. She graduated from
the University of Utah with a major in English and
minors in History and French.
Tom Sobchack
Classic Screwball Comedy Films
Tom Sobchack has an AB from Columbia University, an MA from Hunter College, and a PhD from
the City University of New York. He taught English and Film Studies at the University of Utah for
over forty years, co-authored two books on film,
and published many articles in film journals. The
film studies classes he created in the 1970’s formed
the basis for the current Department of Film &
Howard Tuttle
Aristotle’s Politics
Howard Tuttle has a B.A. and M.A. from the
University of Utah, an M.A. from Harvard, and
a Ph.D. from Brandeis University. His career
included teaching at Harvard, Regis College,
University of Duisburg (Germany), University
of New Mexico, and the University of Utah. He
received the Distinguished Emeritus Award from
the University of Utah in 2015. Dr. Tuttle is a
published author.
Marci Villa
Ukulele: Beginning A and Ukulele: Continuing
Marci Villa is a self-taught ukulele player with
a passion for the cheery little instrument whose
Hawaiian name translates as “jumping flea”, and
enthusiastically shares her love of the instrument and for music. Twenty years experience as a
corporate trainer have honed her understanding
of how people learn and given her an exceptional
ability to teach new skills.
Ewa Wasilewska
Great Cities of the Middle East
Ewa Wasilewska has more than 30 years of experience as a university professor working on different
aspects of ancient and modern Middle East and
Central Asia. Her formal education includes Master’s degrees in Middle Eastern studies, archaeology, and history, and a Doctorate in anthropology.
Debbie White
iPad: Beyond the Basics and iPad Basics
Debbie White has over thirty years of experience
in teaching. She earned her M.Ed. at Westminster
College and her Technology Endorsement via the
eMINTS program. Debbie has enjoyed teaching
in a variety of settings including public schools,
Westminster College, and Continuing Education at the University of Utah. Recently she has
enjoyed the role of Apple Product Professional,
teaching Mac and iPad basics as well as software
programs such as iPhoto and iMovie.
Ralph Young
Naval Operations in the American Civil War:
Western Theater
Ralph Young is a retired Navy veteran whose duty
assignments included the Naval War College in
Newport, RI, and Fleet Combat Training Center/
Atlantic in Virginia Beach, Va. He is a veteran of
Desert Storm and a member of the U.S. Naval
Institute, the Nautical Research Guild, and the
National Maritime Historical Society. He has
studied maritime history extensively in support
of his hobby as a model shipbuilder, with areas of
emphasis on the Napoleonic Wars and World War
II. Ralph has a B.S. in Business Management from
the University of Phoenix. He is a volunteer at the
Hill Aerospace Museum and Hill Air Force Base.
“Youth is the gift of
nature, but age is a
work of art.”
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Media Arts. Tom was named Professor Emeritus
of Film Studies in 2002.
—Stanislaw Jerzy Lec
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A NEW ZEST FOR LIFE
Lifelong learning may just be the secret to happiness. Osher helps you
make a connection with life as you realize just how much you still have
to learn. And anyone who keeps learning stays young at heart.
“Osher classes have given me the chance to continue learning. The classes are
enriching and the instructors are fun and knowledgeable. Osher and those who
make this happen are treasures.”
— Laura Leverich
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Member since Fall '13
Refer to individual class listing for details.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
9:30 – 11:00 AM
9:30 – 11:00 AM
9:30 – 11:00 AM
9:30 – 11:00 AM
9:30 – 11:00 AM
• Utah Authors (9:30 – 11:30 AM)
• Symphony Concert Previews
(10 AM – 12 PM)
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
1:30 – 3:00 PM
• Build a Bone (1:30 – 3:30 PM)
3:15 – 4:45 PM
• iPad Basics
• Shakespeare’s Classic Plays
• The Roaring Twenties
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
• A Republic
• iPad : Beyond the Basics
LUNCH & LEARN
1:30 – 3:00 PM
1:30 – 3:00 PM
• Current Issues in American Public
Affairs and Politics
• Drawing Workshop (T,TH)
• Hinduism
• Naval Operations
• Opera Preview
3:15 – 4:45 PM
• History of Infinity
• Philosophy
• Tomatoes
Evening
• Artists in Paris
• Becoming a Bird Watcher
• Excel Spreadsheets
• Medical Ethics
• Exercise Science
• Exploring How Visual Images
Communicate
• World War II
• Ukulele: Beginning
• Social Dance, (2 – 3:30 PM)
3:15 – 4:45 PM
• Cecil B. DeMille
• Examining the Criminal Mind
• Writing Your Life
Evening
• Aristotle’s Politics
• Google Maps
• Polymer Clay: Continuing
• Wine in Ancient Lands
Evening
• Great Cities
• Polymer Clay: Introduction
• Ukulele: Continuing
• Wines and Cheeses
The more you learn the better the value. Take 2 or more courses and get 10% off tuition. No coupon needed.
• Culture of Utah Politics
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
• A Rendezvous with Destiny
• Friendship in Fiction
• Honing Your Writing Talents
• Improving Balance and Flexibility
• Six Nobel Prizes
1:30 – 3:00 PM
1:30 – 3:00 PM
• Classic Screwball Comedy
• Climate Change
• Drawing Workshop (T,TH)
• Resilient Responses
3:15 – 4:45 PM
• Dante’s Paradiso
• Gifts of Imperfection: Continuing
• Sunnism and Shiism
• Traditional Greek Dancing
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Class Schedule
3:15 – 4:45 PM
• Beginning Mat Pilates
Evening
• Action Plan for Dynamic
Retirement
• Gifts of Imperfection
• Understanding Your Way
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Maps & Directions
“Learning is
not a product of
schooling but the
lifelong attempt to
acquire it”
—Albert Einstein
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Check the class listing for your class location.
Commander’s House, Fort Douglas
Bountiful
Osher classes held at Ft. Douglas, Salt Lake City are
based at the Commander’s House. Arrive a few minutes
early on your first day of class for a cup of coffee, tea, or
cocoa, and to find out where your class will be held. An
Osher representative will be on hand to welcome you and
help you find your class.
Tenth East Senior Center
Enter gates of Fort Douglas from South Campus
Drive or Mario Capecchi Dr. Left at first stop sign.
Left on the one-way street immediately before the
Officer’s Club into parking lot. Whenever classes are in
session you may park in any space in this lot except the
handicap and University vehicle stalls. Overflow parking
is available in the lot behind the University Guest
House to the north.
Administrative and Registration Offices
The Osher offices are located in the Annex. The
registration office is on the north end of the first floor,
room 1185. The administrative offices are on the second
floor at the south end of the hall, rooms 2163, 2165,
and 2197A.
The Annex is the building on the corner of Mario
Capecchi Dr. (formerly Wasatch Dr.) and South Campus
Dr., just east of the Huntsman Center. Metered parking
is available on the north and west sides of the building.
Note, some meters are only 36 minutes.
Osher classes held in Bountiful are based at the
Bountiful University of Utah campus: 75 E. 200 S.
Parking is free at all times. Time from freeway exit: five
minutes.
237 S. 1000 E., Salt Lake City
The center is on the east side of the street. Parking is in
the lot behind the center and is free at all times.
IJ & Jeanne Wagner Jewish Community Center
2 N. Medical Dr., SLC
The JCC is slightly north west of the University of Utah
Hospital. From downtown, proceed east on 100 S. which
turns into N. Campus Dr. and then into N. Medical Dr.
From Foothill Blvd., turn north on Mario Capecchi at the
VA Hospital. Turn right onto N. Campus/N. Medical Dr.
at the T intersection. From either direction, take the first left
after passing the Mario Capecchi and the N. Campus/N.
Medical Dr. intersection. Free parking in lot north of the
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OSHER POLICIES & FAQ
Class Registration and Special Event RSVP
Request Processing
Registration and RSVP requests are processed as they arrive
in the office or online. If a class or event you request is full your
name will be placed on the wait list. Registration status (confirmed
or wait listed) will be noted on your confirmation.
Textbooks
Textbooks can be purchased at your favorite bookseller or
borrowed from a source of your choosing. Remember, as an
Osher student, you have access to university libraries with your U
of U student ID card.
Special Fees
In most cases special fees can be waived if you do not wish to
receive the materials. Please call the Osher office for assistance.
Refunds
You may drop a course and receive a full tuition and fee refund
up until 4 days before the class starts. Should you need to drop
after this point, please contact us so that we may identify the best
option to meet your individual circumstance. Membership fees
cannot be credited or refunded.
Attending Classes for Which You Are Not Registered
You must be registered before you attend a class. This
includes attending a different section of a class. Sitting-in
on a class disrupts the experience for those students who
are legitimately registered for the class. Please respect your
fellow students and instructors by not attending classes for
which you are not registered.
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Guests
Bringing guests age 50 and over to Osher is a lovely way to
introduce them to our community. Members are encouraged to
bring guests to Lunch and Learn Lectures. These lectures offer
an opportunity to experience the more academic side of Osher
and to meet some members. Guests are welcome to sample
Special Events and Courses on a space available basis with prior
approval of the Osher office. Call four days before the event or
one day before the course to check availability and register your
guest. There is no guest charge, but remember, the guest policy is
for sampling Osher. Please encourage your guests to join so they
too can enjoy the full benefits.
Cancellation of Classes
In the event of university closure, Osher classes and activities
will be canceled. Listen to your local radio station for University
closure announcements or call the Osher office.
Occasionally a class will be cancelled at the request of the
instructor. Every effort will be made to schedule a make up class
at a time that is convenient for the most students.
Accessibility
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please
contact the Center for Disability Services at 801-581-5020 or
online at disability.utah.edu. Reasonable notice required.
Special Events
RSVPs are required for all events. To ensure all members have
an opportunity to attend some events there is a four event per
member limit. The four event limit applies to the total number
of events for which you are either confirmed or wait listed.
Additional events may be requested 1 week in advance of the
event and will be honored on a space available basis. Call the
office to check availability.
If you can't attend it is important that you call to cancel as far
in advance as possible. This allows us to give someone else
a chance to attend and is respectful of our hosts and fellow
members. Your RSVP is nontransferable. Members on the wait
list have priority for open spots and must be processed in order.
Event size is limited at the request of our hosts to ensure a great
experience for participants. Do not attend an event for which you
do not have a confirmed reservation as this can place a burden
on our host and is not fair to other members.
Tuition Reduction
U of U faculty and staff tuition reduction benefits are
available for Osher classes. To receive the discount you
must submit an application to Human Resources (801-5817447) every semester. Failure to submit the application will
result in a balance due on your account and may result in a
hold on your account preventing future registration. Note:
multi-course discount cannot be combined with faculty and
staff tuition reduction.
Communication
The Osher office uses email for registration confirmation, special
event reminders, and for general communication with Osher
members. Please be sure you have a current email address
on file and that you check your email periodically. If you do
not use email, consider getting an email buddy who can pass
communication along to you in a timely manner.
Join, Renew, Register, and RSVP
Become an Osher member, renew your membership, register for classes, and RSVP for
special events using the procedure below. Memberships are valid for 1 full year.
For the best chance of getting your preferred classes and events, register early.
1 – Complete the information pages 44 - 45 as needed.
2 – Submit your request with payment. Credit card payment is preferred.
• Online: www.osher.utah.edu.
• By phone: (8 AM – 5 PM) at (801) 585-5442.
• In person (8 AM – 5 PM) or by mail:
Continuing Education Registration Office
Annex wing A
1901 E. South Campus Dr., #1185
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
Courses and Membership Calculations
Line 1
Course Tuition Subtotal (from Course table on reverse) ____.__
Line 2Tuition Discount (Multiply line 1 by eligible discount)
Multi-Course: 10%, Emeritus: 100%, Faculty/Staff 50%
(____.__)
Line 3
Course Tuition Subtotal (subtract line 2 from line 1)
____.__
Line 4
Course Fees Subtotal (from Course table on reverse)
Line 5
Special Event Fees (from Special Event table on reverse)
____.__
Line 6
Membership Dues ($30 per year)
____.__
Total (Add lines 3, 4,5, and 6)
____.__
Line 1
Donate Discount (from line 2 above)
_____.__
Line 2
Additional Gift To Sustain The Institute
_____.__
____.__
Gift Calculations
Register early to ensure that the class you want will have room for you, and to prevent classes with
low enrollment from canceling. Refer to page 43 for important policies.
Member Information
Gift Total (Add lines 1 and 2) _____.__
(include a separate check for gifts)
Make checks payable to the University of Utah.
Name:
Credit Card Information
Address:
Name on Card:
City, State, Zip:
Phone:Cell:
E-mail:
Student ID (if known):
[office use]
NameID
Date of Birth:
Card #:Exp:
Signature:
Billing Address:
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Special Event Selection (select up to 4)
Title
Anyone who tries to
make a distinction
between education and
entertainment doesn’t
know the first thing
about either.
—Marshall McLuhan
Date
Free!
Free!
Free!
Free!
Special Event Total $0
Membership
$30
Course Selection
Title
Cat#
Tuition
Osher ______-_______
Osher ______-_______
Osher ______-_______
Osher ______-_______
Osher ______-_______
Osher ______-_______
Osher ______-_______
Osher ______-_______
Osher ______-_______
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Fee
Course Subtotals
Fee
Master Sponsor
Continuing Education & Community
Engagement (CECE)
CECE provides the operational
infrastructure for our Osher Institute.
MaSTER donor
Bernard Osher Foundation
The Bernard Osher Foundation was founded
in 1977 by Bernard Osher, a respected
businessman and community leader.
Among other priorities, the Foundation funds
Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes for people
50 and better on 119 campuses of higher
education across the country.
MEMBERS MAKE THE DIFFERENCE!
Members’ tax-deductible gifts are greatly
appreciated and help sustain and expand
the quality Osher programming. Thank
you for supporting the benefits and joy of
learning by enrolling in classes, purchasing
gift certificates for family members and
friends, and remembering Osher in your
charitable giving. Visit www.osher.utah.
edu/support or call the office to discuss
giving options.
Faculty PARTNERS
Thank you to the esteemed faculty
from the University of Utah Colleges
and Academic Departments who will
share their expertise with Osher members this term.
Campus and Community
PARTNERS
Ft. Douglas Military Museum
Harmons Neighborhood Grocer
Jewish Community Center
Kingsbury Hall
Marriott Library
Natural History Museum of Utah
Pioneer Theater Company
Red Butte Garden and Arboretum
Tenth East Senior Center
University of Utah Alumni Association
Utah’s Hogle Zoo
Utah Museum of Fine Arts
University of Utah Emeriti Club
OSHER AMBASSADORS
Curriculum Committee
Janice Blum
Kathie Coopersmith - past chair
Marilyn Copeland
Carol Gnade
Connie Kirkpatrick
Helle LeRette
Luci Malin
Peter Van Orden
Claudia Raab - chair
Barbara Reid - past chair
Mary Jo Westien
Lynn Wilson
Ambassadors At-Large
Shahpar Ghodsi
Stephanie Harpst
Margarita & Steve Hudson
Sue Marquardt
Nancy Mathews
Cyndi Miller
Louis Miller
Bunny McCoun
Bill & Joan Rawlins
Connie Reed
Janet Sahakian
Frank & Pam Wilson
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THANK YOU
Our donors, sponsors, and partners allow us to bring together a community of adult learners who share a passion for intellectual and social interaction.
Special Events Committee
Steven Hudson
Janis Pierce
Connie Reed
Tamara Springer - Chair
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Share a Taste of Osher
INVITE A FRIEND TO CLASS
What better way to show someone how great
Osher is than inviting them to join you?
Sharing the Osher experience is a win-win-win.
The new member gains access to an amazing
array of learning opportunities, the program becomes stronger with each new member, and you
have the satisfaction of making a difference in
someone’s life (and possibly even gain a companion with whom to take classes and attend special
activities). Invite your friends to feel the energy
of the members and catch a glimpse of the interesting classes and life-enhancing experiences that
await them when they join the dynamic Osher
community.
Note: Some people may like to sample the Osher experience
before joining. Guests are welcome to sample Special Events
and Courses on a space available basis with prior approval of the
Osher office. See page 43 for the guest policy.
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