A Health Club for Your Mind!

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Course Schedule

Spring 2010

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OLLI at UAF

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Address: Office:

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute University of Alaska Fairbanks PO Box 758100 Fairbanks, AK 99775-8100

Phone: Fax: Web Site: E-mail:

(907) 474-6607 (907) 474-6652 www.uaf.edu/olli [email protected]

Room Number 159 University Park Building 1000 University Avenue Fairbanks, AK

Program Director: Barbara Lando, Ph.D. Office Assistants: Dorothy Throop and Renae Temperle

A Health Club for Your Mind!

What is OLLI and How Does It Operate? The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) is a program of the University of Alaska Fairbanks, led and supported by its membership, determining its own curriculum, policies, procedures and fees. There are over 100 other “Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes” around the country, but each program is completely independent, with many different formats, fees and ways of operating. What Osher Institutes have in common are high quality and financial support from the Osher Foundation. They recognize the generosity of benefactor Bernard Osher by using the Osher name. OLLI at UAF offers a rich array of classes and learning opportunities for adults who are 50 or older. You can explore academic and general interest classes in an atmosphere that is intellectually challenging, but without the stress of tests and grades. Members are invited from all backgrounds: a college education is not a prerequisite for membership. Members share the common bonds of intellectual curiosity and the experience of their generation. They are self motivated learners, eager to share opinions, knowledge and expertise with humor and mutual respect.

Organization

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is a program of Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning of the University of Alaska Fairbanks. It is supported by membership fees and the Bernard Osher Foundation. Members participate in planning and operating the program through committees and a Board of Directors. Board members are elected at an annual membership meeting. The next meeting will be February 19, 2010.

Annual Membership

Membership is open to adults 50 and older and to companions of members. The annual fee is $25. The membership year is January to December. Membership includes newsletters, socials, lecture series, special interest groups, and eligibility to register for courses and excursions.

Courses

Summer and Winter Lecture Series feature monthly talks by distinguished UAF faculty and community members.

Socials

• Ice Cream Social in August • Lunch and Annual Meeting in February

Educational Travel

Travel programs in various locations in Alaska have become part of the UAF lifelong learning experience. OLLI members have traveled to Barrow, Cordova, Dutch Harbor, McCarthy, Katmai, Nome, Kotzebue, Petersburg, Sitka, and Wrangell, and have enjoyed outdoor adventure programs around the state.

Location

Most classes are held at the UAF University Park Building (old University Park School) on University Avenue.

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Classes meet once a week for a month, in March, April, September and October. Topics are in the fields of art, computers, current events, health, history, literature, music, philosophy, science, as well as exercise and hobbies. The format may be lecture or discussion group, with no tests or grades. Classes are taught by current and retired faculty of UAF and by others with specialized expertise. Most classes are held on Wednesdays or Fridays, some on Mondays and Saturdays.

Lecture Series

Course Fees

$10 per course or $40 for unlimited courses for a half-year (Jan–June or July–Dec) or $75 for unlimited courses for a full year (Jan–Dec)



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Spring 2010 Art and Handwork. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p 3 ART1 ART2 ART3 ART4 ART5 ART6

Exercise and Recreation. . . . . . . . . . . . p 4 EX1 EX2 EX3 EX4 EX5 EX6 EX7 EX8

Archery Foundations of Balance Gentle Yoga I Gentle Yoga II Slow Tennis Lighthearted Exercises Basic Fly Casting Handgun Firearm Safety

Health and Nutrition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . p 5 HL1 HL2 HL3

Health Issues Growing Things To Eat Nutrition & Food Chemistry

Literature and Language . . . . . . . . . . . p 6 LIT1 LIT2 LIT3 LIT4 LIT5 LIT6 LIT7

Shakespeare’s Comedies Fairbanks Authors The Great Gatsby Short Stories by Alice Munro Conversational Italian Beginning Latin Conversational Spanish Social Media Films of Katharine Hepburn Films of Stanley Kubrick New Wave Cinema

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SC1 SC2 SC3 SC4 SC5 SC6 SC7 SC8

Natural Numbers Our Solar System Genetics and Ethics Energy Issues in Alaska Engineering in the Cold Fairbanks Landscape Concepts of Physics Mesozoic Alaska

Social Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p 11 SOC1 SOC2 SOC3 SOC4 SOC5 SOC6 SOC7 SOC8

Great Decisions 2010 (I) Great Decisions 2010 (II) U.S. Constitution Dawn of Civilization Snooping, Secrecy, Suspicion Basic Genealogy Memory and Aging Psychology of Aging

TEC1 TEC2 TEC3 TEC4

Computer Tutor Digital Photography Digital Photos on Computers Fire Safety and Prevention

Special Interest Groups. . . . . . . . . . . p 14 Summer Lecture Series. . . . . . . . . . . p 15 Summer Excursions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . p 16

Music and Dance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p 8 MUS1 Singing for Fun and Health MUS2 Native Musical Cultures MUS3 Middle Eastern Dance

Science and Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . p 9

Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p 13

Media and Film. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p 7 MF1 MF2 MF3 MF4

Philosophy and Religion. . . . . . . . . . . p 8 PHL1 Chinese Process Logic PHL2 Job and Wisdom Literature PHL3 Many Faces of Religion PHL4 Atheists Among Us See also SC3, Genetics and Ethics

Woven Birch Bark Baskets Book Art and Paper Crafts Knitting Mittens Intermediate Watercolor I Intermediate Watercolor II Meet the Artists of UAF

Schedule of Classes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . p 18 Registration Form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p 19 Membership and Donation Information. p 21

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Spring Courses Session I: March • Session II: April ART & HANDWORK Woven Birch Bark Baskets ART1 Session I: March 1, 3, 6 **3 sessions in 1 week** Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, 9:00 am – 12:00 noon Learn the history, and practice making woven birch bark baskets in the Scandinavian/Northern European style, as practiced for centuries. In this class we will make a small basket and as time permits additional decorative ornaments utilizing birch bark. Be prepared to get your hands and clothes dirty as we prepare the bark and weave it into various shapes. Students should supply their own rulers, scissors, utility knife and pencils for the class. The instructor will provide the birch bark and lots of ideas for your projects. Limited to ten students. Instructor Arvid Weflen is a UAF professor emeritus who taught aviation maintenance for 30+ years. He enjoys many varied interests including blacksmithing, traditional farming methods, restoring old buggies, genealogy, amateur radio, and solar energy.

Beginning Book Art and Paper Crafts ART2 Session I: March 10, 17, 24, 31 Wednesdays 9:00 am – 12:00 noon Simple books and gift boxes are among the easy projects that will usually be completed during the class period. If you have always wanted to try your hand at easier types of bookbinding, this is the class for you! Materials fee of $30 is payable to the instructor. You will also need to bring the items on the materials list, which will be provided after registration. Enrollment limited. Instructor Sue Cole has done arts and crafts most of her life and has taught several classes in several states for over 30 years in everything from knitting and crocheting to watercolor, oil painting, machine knitting, beadwork, and more.

Knitting Mittens ART3 Session I: March 10, 17, 24, 31 Wednesdays 9:00 – 11:00 am Are your mittens full of holes after the long winter? Come and knit a new pair, knowing that winter will come again soon enough. Select a pattern appropriate to your skill level, check and adjust your knitting gauge, then learn new techniques as needed for your project. Your mittens can be plain colors or stripes, stranded color patterns, or cables and bobbles — the world of techniques is open! If you can cast



on, you are welcome in this class. A basic supply list will be provided after registration. Instructor Gail Davidson is a retired geologist and a graduate student in linguistics. When not playing outdoors, she knits in any spare moments, something she’s been doing since dinosaurs walked the earth.

Intermediate Watercolor I ART4 Session I: March 10, 17, 24, 31 Wednesdays 1:00 – 4:00 pm This class will be for people who want to get beyond the beginner stage. We will be doing exercises in composition, values, and positive and negative painting among others. Suggestions will be given, but you may choose what to paint from your own photos and sketches. There will be a small materials fee of $10, payable to the instructor. A materials list will be provided after registration. Instructor is Sue Cole.

Intermediate Watercolor II ART5 Session II: April 7, 14, 21, 28 Wednesdays 1:00 – 4:00 pm This class is a continuation of the Intermediate Watercolor I. Participants may start in April if they are beyond the beginner stage. There will be a small materials fee of $10, payable to the instructor. A materials list will be provided after registration.

Meet the Artists of UAF ART 6 Session I: March 6, 13, 20, 27 Saturday 1:00 – 3:00 pm The Art Department at the University of Alaska is home to some of the area’s finest artists. Meet them and see what they do and how they work. The first two classes will be held at the UAF Art Department (Parking is free on Saturdays!), and the last two will be held at the University Park Building. • March 6 Ceramics Enjoy a demonstration by Prof. Jim Brashear in the Ceramics Studio, Art Dept. Room 415. • March 13 Printmaking Prof. Todd Sherman will provide a demonstration and, if time permits, a portrait demonstration as well, in the Printmaking Studio, Art Dept. Room 405. • March 20 Native Arts The presentation will be by Daka-xeen Mehner, Assistant Professor of Art. • March 27 Painting Presentation by Mike Nakoneczny, Associate Professor of Art.

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Spring Courses EXERCISE & RECREATION

Gentle Yoga for Continuing Students I

Archery EX1 Session I & II: March 4, 11, 18, 25 & April 1, 8 **6 Week Class** Thursdays 10:00 – 11:30 am Location: King’s Nock Archery, 3204 International Street Have a great time increasing overall body tone and fitness with the relaxing sport of royalty: Archery! Using low poundage bows (10 – 30 #) appropriate for men and women of all ages, participants will learn Olympic Archery form, shot placement scoring of paper targets, enjoy some 3D shooting, and have the opportunity to experience real life adventure using a digital shooting screen. Beginners as well as experienced archers are welcome. Fee of $30 covers all equipment and targets. Instructor Chris Williams, a retired Fairbanks educator and principal, discovered archery (and its many physical/ mental benefits) later in life. She and her son Thomas, National Silver Medal Winner (Olympic Archery Champion Division), have been providing archery instruction to youth and adults for the past eight years.

Foundations of Balance EX2 Session I: March 5, 12, 19, 26 Fridays 1:00 – 2:15 pm What is Balance? It is a new look at everyday movement and the attributes of natural posture. Balance is based on studying healthy populations from all over the world. These people remain active into their old age, experience minimal back and joint pain and have relaxed upright posture. For these people daily activities like sitting, gardening, sneezing or bending do not produce pain. We will view images of people and learn specific shifts in posture that encourage moving through the day with ease. Each class will include gentle stretches from a seated position plus a guided relaxation. Wear comfortable street clothes and be prepared to have fun. Instructor Kay Hackney teaches Balance courses in the fall and spring in Fairbanks. Since 1998 Kay has studied with Jean Couch and has had the privilege to study several times in Paris with Noelle Perez who did the original research for Balance.

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EX3 Session I: March 5, 12, 19, 26 Fridays 1:00 – 2:15 pm This class is for you if you have had some yoga before, either with OLLI or elsewhere, and would like a slow, gentle approach with some individual assistance. We will review and refine previously learned poses and add new ones to your repertoire. Bring your sticky mat and something to put under your head during relaxation. Class size will be limited to allow for individual attention. Instructors are Jan Lokken and Marsha Munsell. Jan, a massage therapist and retired public health nurse, began studying yoga decades ago, has studied with many teachers, and is still learning. Marsha, a nutrition educator for UAF Cooperative Extension, has studied many mind-body disciplines, including yoga for many years.

Gentle Yoga for Continuing Students II EX4 Session II: April 2, 9, 16, 23 Fridays 1:00 – 2:15 pm This is a continuation of Gentle Yoga I. Participants may start in April if they have had previous experience.

Slow Tennis EX5 Session I: March 5, 12, 19, 26 Fridays 2:45 – 4:00 pm Have you ever wished you could get back into tennis? Or, wondered how you could start playing tennis? Then this is the class for you! Starting with large foam balls, you will find that success comes easily and you don’t have to run! Later, smaller foam balls allow the fun to be a bit more like real tennis but still slower. After four classes in the gym you will be ready to get on the outside courts with real tennis balls this summer. Bring a racket if you have one; some will be available to borrow. Come join the fun. Insructor, Mary Nebert, who has been playing tennis since childhood (with a 30 year gap!), has been back on the courts for the last 6 years.

How to gyre and gimble in the wabe ... A Lighthearted Experience with Gentle Exercise EX6 Session II: April 2, 9, 16, 23 Fridays 9:00 – 10:15 am This will be a free-spirited exercise and movement class. Some of the movements will be gentle, structured and

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Basic Fly Casting EX7 Session II: April 2, 9, 16, 23 Fridays 2:45 – 4:00 pm This class, which will cover basic fly casting techniques, is suitable for beginning or experienced fly fishers. Students will learn the principles of loading and unloading the rod, the overhead cast, the roll cast and shooting line. Casting is basic to fly fishing and proper casting technique allows the angler to fully enjoy the sport. Participation will be limited to 10 students to prevent overcrowding and to allow for maximum individual time with the instructor. Participants are required to bring their own fly rod, line and reel. Instructor Fred DeCicco, retired Fisheries Biologist with the Alaska Dept. of Fish and Game, is a life-long fly fisher and a Certified Casting Instructor through the Federation of Fly Fishers.

Handgun Firearms Safety and Personal Protection EX8 Session II: April 3, 10, 17, 24 Saturdays 1:00 – 5:00 pm Focus on proper firearms safety while learning techniques necessary to protect yourself from wildlife and other intrusive subjects. Classes will be held in the classroom and at the firing range. The range exercises will be outdoors and will be held regardless of the weather. Bring a handgun and approximately 500 rounds of ammunition, as well as some holsters and belts. Automatic handguns are preferred but not required. Some handguns (Glock .40 caliber and 9mm) and leather gear may be available for students. Contact the instructor for availability. Instructor Don P. “Dusty” Johnson began his career in law enforcement in Fairbanks in 1978. He has worked



in patrol, narcotics and detectives and spent more than 20 years with the Tactical Police Team. He has been a firearms instructor since 1984. He retired with the Fairbanks Police Department with 29 years of service.

HEALTH & NUTRITION Health Issues HL1 Session I: March 5, 12, 19, 26 Fridays 10:45 am – 12:00 Noon We will discuss the following topics from the primary care point of view: • Autoimmune Disease I: A discussion of what goes wrong with the immune system to develop disease. What is and what isn’t autoimmunity. • Autoimmune Disease II: Discussion of particular autoimmune diseases, beginning with Diabetes Type I, and ending somewhere around rheumatoid arthritis. • Vitamin D: Much ado about everything! Where does Vitamin D impact? How does one tell the impact? What is there to do about it? • Alcohol: Problems with alcohol are ubiquitous. This discussion will center around quantities and definitions, pathology of alcohol excess and pathophysiology of alcohol related diseases. Instructor William Doolittle, M.D., retired after 40 years in the practice of Internal Medicine and 50 years in health care.

Growing Things to Eat HL2 Session I & II: March 10, 17, 24, 31 & April 7, 14, 21, 28 Wednesdays 1:00 – 3:00 pm **8 weeks (double class fee)** These classes will concentrate on growing vegetables in the Fairbanks area, with general information on soil and seed starting and specific information for many different vegetables including varieties, growing tips, storage, and even cooking tips. Come to the first class with instructor Grant Matheke prepared to work with dirt in the UAF greenhouses. The rest of the classes will be taught by Terry Reichardt in the University Park Building. Instructor Terry Reichardt focuses on growth, storage, and preparation of vegetables. Grant Matheke runs plant preparations and the vegetable trials at UAF Georgeson Botanical Gardens. Both instructors have extensive experience growing things in the Fairbanks area.

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Spring Courses Nutrition and Food Chemistry HL3 Session II: April 2, 9, 16, 23 Fridays 9:00 – 10:15 am Nutrition is a constantly developing field of research. The course will cover foods and chemicals that are encountered in daily life and are related to health and aging. The topics will include household chemicals, food preservatives and additives, dairy foods, omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, some food chemistry and food labels. Instructor Bret Luick is an Associate Professor of Foods and Nutrition, UAF Cooperative Extension, where he has been administering nutrition education programs, collecting food cost data, and conducting nutrition research since 1994.

LITERATURE & LANGUAGE “All’s Well That Ends Well”…or is it? – Shakespeare’s Later Comedies LIT1 Session I: March 10, 17, 24, 31 Wednesdays 9:00 am – 12:00 noon We will examine two of Shakespeare’s later comedies, which are notable mostly for their lack of the comic devices and conventional plots we associate with his earlier comedies. All’s Well That Ends Well and Measure For Measure (Fairbanks Shakespeare Theatre’s 2010 summer production) are complex in both character and theme, with the darker tone that characterized Shakespeare’s work toward the end of his career. We’ll begin with All’s Well. The only things you need to bring to class are enthusiasm and a copy of the play. Instructor Susan Stitham retired after 30+ years of teaching English at Lathrop High School, where her favorite course was always “Shakespeare Classics” for remedial students. She has served on the State Board of Education and the UA Board of Regents.

Fairbanks Authors LIT2 Session I: March 5, 12, 19, 26 Fridays 2:45 – 4:00 pm Meet some of Fairbanks’ talented authors and hear about their recent books and how they approach writing. • March 5 Phyllis Movius, a historian with the UAF Archives, Alaska and Polar Regions, and a quilter, is the author of the recently published A Place of Belonging: Five Founding Women of Fairbanks, Alaska and When the Geese Come. • March 12 Neil Davis, UAF Professor Emeritus of Geo-

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physics, is the author of several fiction and nonfiction books (aurora, permafrost, general Alaska science, history). His most recent book is on the health care crisis. • March 19 Edna Wilder is the author of 3 books, The Eskimo and the Englishman, Once Upon an Eskimo Time, Secrets of Eskimo Skin Sewing, and at age 93, is at work on her fourth book. • March 26 Terrence Cole, Director of the UAF Office of Public History and Professor of History at UAF, is the author of several books on Alaska and Fairbanks history, including Crooked Past: The History of a Frontier Mining Camp.

The Great Gatsby – Another Look LIT3 Session II: April 2, 9, 16, 23 Fridays 9:00 – 10:15 am Discussions will examine the book’s portrayal of the “Jazz Age” with its false glamour, moral emptiness and anti-intellectualism. The class will explore the character of the grand American Dreamer, Jay Gatsby, and his biographical connections to F. Scott Fitzgerald. Instructor John Selle taught American and English Literature at Lathrop High School for 28 years and last Fall taught Huckleberry Finn for OLLI.

Selected Short Stories by Alice Munro LIT4 Session II: April 9, 16, 23, 30 **Starts April 9** Fridays 10:45 am – 12:00 noon For nearly 50 years, Alice Munro has been one of the foremost practitioners of the short story. As one of her titles, Lives of Girls and Women, would suggest, her subject has been extraordinary stories about ordinary people and circumstances. We will study representative Munro stories from her earliest work through the mid 1990s using the book, Selected Short Stories by Alice Munro, published in 1997. Instructor Frank Soos, UAF Professor of English Emeritus, is author of the award winning Unified Field Theory: Stories, Bamboo Fly Rod Suite with Kes Woodward, a new book Double Moon with Margo Klass, and more on the way.

Conversational Italian LIT5 Session I: March 10, 17, 24, 31 Wednesdays 1:00 – 2:30 pm Ciao! Most of you have been hearing and “speaking” Italian all your life. For example, pizza, spaghetti carbonara, cappuccino, latte, biscotti, opera, maestro, etc., are words

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Spring Courses borrowed directly from Italian. Come and learn some more. This class will deal with very basic oral Italian, a little grammar, lots of sound, music and perhaps some videos as well. Benvenuti, parliamo italiano! Instructor Signora Rose Marie Van Enkevort, a native of Switzerland and a retired teacher, has taught French, German, Spanish and Italian in Fairbanks high schools, at TVCC and the University.

“Veni, Vidi, Vici” – Beginning Latin LIT6 Session II: April 2, 9, 16, 23 Fridays 1:00 – 2:15 pm Here’s the class you wish you had taken in high school. You won’t master Latin in four weeks, but “come, see, and conquer” a small part of it. One of the best reasons to study Latin is to acquire a better understanding of English grammar (which came from Latin grammar) and an expanded vocabulary, since so many English words are derived from Latin roots. This is a class for beginners. (No classical languages experts, please.) Instructor Pauline Chamness taught high school Latin for 30 years. After teaching in various places in the lower 48, she came to Fairbanks in 1960 and realized that this was her home. Her teaching here was primarily at Lathrop High School.

Conversational Spanish LIT7 Session II: April 9, 16, 23, 30 **Starts April 9** Fridays 2:45 – 4:00 pm Whether “hola” is the only word in your Spanish vocabulary or you’ve had some Spanish and would like to brush up, this class will be a friendly, collaborative context to learn some basic Spanish. We will focus on the oral language, and will learn vocabulary and phrases related to topics like greetings, traveling, shopping, and food. ¡Ven a conversar con nosotros! Instructor Timothy Wilson is a UAF Assistant Professor of Foreign Languages and Literatures.



MEDIA & FILM Social Media – Join the Revolution! MF1 Session II: April 5, 12, 19, 26 Mondays 1:00 – 3:00 pm Curious about blogs, podcasts, social networking, and other web-based phenomena? Maybe you’ve thought about starting a blog but don’t know where to begin, or perhaps you just want to video chat with your grandchildren. This class will cover the basics of many new technologies and give you the skills to communicate and research more effectively using the web. Depending on class interests, applications may include: Delicious social bookmarking, Google Reader, iTunes, Skype, Facebook, wikis, and chat programs. If you know how to use a web browser like Explorer or Safari, you have the skills you need to become a new media revolutionary. Instructor Lynne Snifka is Assistant Professor of Journalism at UAF. Her classes include Magazine Article Writing, Editing for Journalists, and Pods, Blogs & New Media. Her work appears regularly in Alaska Magazine and other publications.

The Films of Katharine Hepburn MF2 Session I: March 8, 15, 22, 29 Mondays 1:00 – 4:00 pm This is another in our Great Performers Series. Katharine Hepburn (1907-2003) ranked as the American Film Institute’s number one female legend of all time, and her four Academy Awards for acting are the most among all (male or female) actors. We shall view and discuss four of her best films: Bringing Up Baby (1938, with Cary Grant), Adam’s Rib (1949, with Spencer Tracy), The African Queen (1951, with Humphrey Bogart) and On Golden Pond (1981, with both Henry and Jane Fonda). Facilitator Clif Lando is a retired UAF mathematics professor and department head.

The Films of Stanley Kubrick MF3 Session II: April 5, 12, 19, 26 Mondays 1:00 – 4:00 pm This is another in our Great Director Series. Stanley Kubrick (1928-1999) was a brilliant but controversial film director, who was born in New York, started out as a still photographer and moved into motion picture during the 50’s. He is credited with only 13 films, but seven of these have been nominated for Oscars. We saw one of his films, Doctor Strangelove, in the Peter Sellers film course. We will watch and discuss four of his earlier films: Paths of Glory

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The New Wave and the Radical Reinvention of Cinema MF4 Session II: April 7, 14, 21, 28 Wednesdays 9:00 am – 12:00 noon In the late 1950’s and early 1960’s, filmmakers from France, Italy and Eastern Europe rebelled against the rigid conventions of studio driven filmmaking. They were seeking a more vital, spontaneous and personal form of expression. Their early modernist films changed the face of cinema world wide. In this course we will watch and discuss important films of New Wave filmmakers and explore the movement that radicalized the movies. Instructor Leonard Kamerling, Curator of Film at the UA Museum of the North and Associate Professor of English, has produced films with northern communities for over 30 years. His work includes the award winning documentary films Heart of the Country and The Drums of Winter.

MUSIC & DANCE MUS1 Session I: March 5, 12, 19, 26 Fridays 10:45 am – 12:00 noon This class will focus on singing for fun and healing. Many recent studies have proven that singing can make a profound difference in a person’s quality of life. “Find your voice, change your life!” Breathing and singing technique will be taught in a practical and nurturing manner. Songs will be chosen from the American popular repertoire. Instructor Gianna Drogheo has sung everything from classical to popular songs and loves it all. She has taught private vocal lessons for 25 years and has served as music director for many community musical productions. She believes that singing is a healing activity in which everyone can participate and reap healthful benefits. Janine Thibedeau serves as accompanist for the class.

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MUS2 Session II: April 2, 9, 16, 23 Fridays 1:00 – 2:15 pm • April 2 Alaskan Eskimo Songs and Stories, with retired UAF Professor Suzanne Summerville. Listen to Lorraine Koranda’s tapes of traditional music recorded from 1950 through 1964. Her intention was to preserve, document and transcribe material which could not long survive acculturation and the passing of the elders. • April 9 Overview of Native Music, with UAF doctoral candidate Paul Krejci. Compare and contrast the features of indigenous musical styles in Alaska, western Canada and Siberia, and discuss their cultural meanings. • April 16 Music Since Contact with Others, with Paul Krejci. Consider the musical impact of explorers, whalers, traders and missionaries during the late 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries. Examine the introduction of foreign musical instruments and technology such as squeezeboxes, fiddles and phonographs. • April 23 Athabascan fiddlers. Maryanne Allan will share her experiences with the Young Native Fiddlers, a youth group for Alaska Native children enjoying individual and group instruction in fiddle and guitar by traditional Athabascan musicians.

Middle Eastern Dance

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MUS3 Session II: April 2, 9, 16, 23 Fridays 10:45 am – 12:00 noon An enjoyable way to exercise! Middle Eastern Dance is an ancient dance perfectly designed to strengthen the body and to gain and maintain flexibility. We will be using traditional movement, isolations, rhythm, and isometrics. A non-impact fun way to achieve conditioning and tone. Wear loose, comfortable clothing. Instructor Nina Kinzie has been teaching dance for over 30 years. Middle Eastern dance has continued to be a favorite form for individual expression and ongoing study.

PHILOSOPHY & RELIGION Introduction to Traditional Chinese “Process Logic of Levels” PHL1 Session II: April 2, 9, 16, 23 Fridays 2:45 – 4:00 pm Begin at an elementary level and explore ‘process logic’ as it evolved in classical Confucian, Taoist, Buddhist, and Neo-

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Job and Wisdom Literature PHL2 Session I: March 5, 12, 19, 26 Fridays 9:00 – 10:15 am An introduction to Wisdom literature with an emphasis upon the Old Testament story of Job, possibly borrowing from earlier writings from Sumeria. We will look at Job in terms of theodicy (divine justice) and at how this story is presented in a dramatic form in Archibald MacLiesh’s play J.B. and at an earlier time by psychologist Carl G. Jung in his book Answer to Job. Instructor Montie Slusher is a retired bush teacher and village social worker. He serves as a part-time minister in churches in the Fairbanks area.

Many Faces of Religion in Fairbanks PHL3 Session I: March 5, 12, 19, 26 Fridays 1:00 – 2:15 pm • March 5 Meet the Mormons Explore the past and current face of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Nigel and Avalon Wappett, former and current leaders of the Church in Fairbanks, will discuss origins, scripture, temples, and your questions about this worldwide Church with American roots. • March 12 Friends Community Church What makes this non-denominational Christian church unique? Why does it attract young people? Pastor Jeff Wall will share his insight. • March 19 Jewish Community of Fairbanks The Fairbanks Congregation goes back to the gold rush days. Examine the life, traditions, holidays and foods in a Jewish home. Naomi King is a retired librarian/teacher and is



on the Board of Directors of the Fairbanks synagogue Or HaTzafon. • March 26 Seventh-Day Adventist A brief history and doctrinal presentation by Pastor Bill Kasper. Learn more about the struggles and issues involved in the beginnings of this Christian denomination. Also learn about its core doctrines – those in common with and those which differ from other denominations.

Atheists Among Us PHL4 Session II: April 2, 9, 16, 23 Fridays 9:00 – 10:15 am Visitors to the US are astonished by the many threads of religiosity in American culture. In developed nations of Western Europe and much of Asia non-believers often outnumber believers. Among renowned scientists (American Academy of Science) fewer than 10% believe in a traditional God. We’ll look at how modernity has fostered the growth of categorical fundamentalists among all three Abrahamic faiths. Their history may shed light on emergent anti-science in: creationism, climate change, cloning, conservation, rapturism, stem cell research, birth control, natural science education, and much else. Why do polls show a recent decline in many religions? What level of new evidence would be required for one to give up an all-powerful all-knowing personal protector, even rejecting the ultimate gift to live forever in paradise? The divine may be a crucial issue in tomorrow’s world. Dare we openly examine it in good humor? Instructor Dale Guthrie is a retired professor of biology at UA, who has had a life-long interest in biology, prehistory, art and religion and has published many articles and several books on these subjects. See also SC3 Genetics and Ethics

SCIENCE & MATHEMATICS The Mysterious Natural Numbers SC1 Session I: March 5, 12, 19, 26 Fridays 9:00 – 10:15 am 1, 2, 3, … how mysterious could they be? This will be a gentle introduction to the history, mathematics, and philosophy of numbers. We will first discuss the history of different types of numbers, then concentrate on the “natural,” or counting, numbers. This will include an exploration of prime numbers, a look at modular (clock) arithmetic, a study of the Euclidean Algorithm (a method of finding the greatest common divisor), and a survey of the appli-

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Spring Courses cations of these concepts to cryptography. Finally, we will review some views in the philosophy of mathematics and the ground-breaking ideas of Alan Turing and Kurt Gödel. Topics will be treated in an informal, descriptive style. A background of high school algebra should suffice. Instructor Ron Gatterdam is Professor of Computer Science and Mathematics, Emeritus.

A Playful Romp Through Our Solar System SC2 Session I: March 5, 12, 19, 26 Fridays 10:45 am – 12:00 noon How did people long ago figure out that the moon and earth were round? How have we learned what we know today about the planets in our solar system? We’ll use some understandable rocket science to look at Planet Earth, our Sun, and the other planets in our solar system. We’ll look at how unique and different Planet Earth is from other planets in our solar system and yet how similar. We’ll compare planetary features such as atmosphere, geology, meteoroid impacts, magnetism, and aurora in our solar system. Instructor Neal Brown is a science enthusiast who thoroughly enjoys teaching “K through grey” students and figures everyone knows more science than they think they do. While on the faculty of UAF for 45 years he taught physics, carried out research, and was for 18 years the director of Poker Flat Research Range.

SC3 Session I: March 5, 12, 19, 26 Fridays 2:45 – 4:00 pm Have you ever considered what it means to be human or wondered what our genes have to do with our humanity? Does the availability of genetic testing give you peace or raise concern for you? This course will explore how advances in genetic information and technology already impact our lives. It will seek to illumine how advances in genetic technologies may impact our lives in the future, and it will help to define the ethical issues surrounding the use of these technologies. Instructor Kimberly Carlson is a former Assistant Research Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Duke University. She is currently a candidate for ordination in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and is serving as an Intern Pastor at Christ Lutheran Church here in Fairbanks. She has a passion for exploring the relationship between science and religion, particularly as it relates to ethics.

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SC4 Session I: March 6, 13, 20, 27 Saturdays 9:00 – 10:30 am Will Alaska and Fairbanks have a gas pipeline in the near future? What are the alternatives to oil, gas, and coal? Should we be promoting wind, solar, and geothermal sources of power? Is there a future for biofuels? Discuss the history and future of energy concerns in Alaska with Jim Whitaker, past Mayor of Fairbanks, and other invited guests.

Engineering in the Cold SC5 Session II: April 2, 9, 16, 23 Fridays 10:45 am – 12:00 noon Faculty in the College of Engineering and Mines will present 4 topics about engineering in the cold. One session will focus on permafrost engineering and understanding the subsurface. As part of the program we will visit the permafrost tunnel in Fox. A second topic will focus on above ground infrastructure and how road and building construction has adapted to a permafrost subsurface. One of the principle challenges to engineering in the cold is being able to deal with the dramatic change in temperature between seasons. The remaining two lectures will focus on engineering for an environment that could be +90°F or –60°F. We will discuss materials, processes and utilities.

The Science Behind the Fairbanks Landscape

Genetics and Ethics: Power, Choice, and Responsibility

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SC6 Session II: April 2, 9, 16, 23 Fridays 1:00 – 2:15 pm Learn about the geologic and ecosystems processes that create the landscape patterns we see around Fairbanks. We will start with the tectonic evolution of Interior Alaska, then move on to how the geomorphic processes of streams, loess, and permafrost have since modified the landscape. The patchwork of vegetation types and their position on the landscape will be examined in terms of topgraphy, succession, and disturbance such as fire. We will also consider how landscapes change under changing climate. Finally, a field trip around the Fairbanks area, will sum up and illustrate what we have learned in class. Instructor Patricia Heiser is an Assistant Professor in the UA Geography Program. Her research has focused on iceage paleogeography and landscape evolution in western and southwestern Alaska.

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Spring Courses Concepts of Physics SC7 Session II: April 2, 9, 16, 23 Fridays 2:45 – 4:00 pm If you are not a scientist, but would like to learn some of the basic concepts and applications of physics, this course is for you. Topics will include classical mechanics, special relativity, and quantum mechanics. We will be especially interested in some of the counterintuitive results of both special relativity and quantum mechanics as well as the role that both play in modern technology. Instructor Daryl Douthat retired from the University of Alaska Anchorage where he taught physics (including Physics for Poets) from 1981-2004. He was a faculty appointee at Argonne National Lab for over 10 years. His research area is theoretical radiation physics with applications in astrophysics.

Mesozoic Alaska SC8 Session II: April 3, 10, 17, 24 Saturdays 10:30 am – 12:00 noon What was it like to live in Alaska when dinosaurs roamed the Earth and giant reptiles flew through the sky and swam in the seas? How do geologists and paleontologists use rocks and fossils to reconstruct ancient climates and ecosystems? Discover the evidence for high latitude forests of warmthloving cycads and conifers, inhabited by herds of duckbilled dinosaurs and agile predators with superb night vision. Learn how Alaska was pieced together by a series of tectonic collisions that created towering mountain ranges from crumpled marine strata. Investigate the strange and beautiful inhabitants of a shallow sea that stretched from the Arctic Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico, and consider the nature of the catastrophe that annihilated these animals at the end of the Mesozoic. Instructors are Sarah Fowell, Associate Professor of Geology and Geophysics, and Patrick Druckenmiller, Curator of Earth Science, UA Museum and Assistant Professor of Geology and Geophysics.

SOCIAL STUDIES Great Decisions 2010 Foreign Policy (I) SOC1 Session I: March 10, 17, 24, 31 Wednesdays 9:00 – 10:45 am Global challenges have increasingly become domestic challenges with events in the remotest parts of the world affecting our lives in myriad ways. How can you make sense of



it all? Begin by going beyond the headlines; take a look at eight of the most significant challenges facing the world in 2010: • Special Envoys • Kenya & R2P • Global crime • U.S. – China security relations This program was developed by the Foreign Policy Association. Each class includes a video analysis of the topic by experts, followed by group discussion. Review essential historical background, relevant facts, and policy options in the Great Decisions 2010 Briefing Book, available from the OLLI office for $20.

Great Decisions 2010 Foreign Policy (II) SOC2 Session II: April 7, 14, 21, 28 Wednesdays 9:00 – 10:45 am Continuation of Great Decisions I with topics: • Global financial crisis • Russia & its neighbors • The Persian Gulf • Peacebuilding & conflict resolution You may register for either or both sessions (March or April) of Great Decisions 2010. The same Great Decisions 2010 Briefing Book is used for both.

“Miracle,” Indeed!: A Brief Look at the Making of the U.S. Constitution SOC3 Session I: March 5, 12, 19, 26 Fridays 9:00 – 10:15 am In four classes, we will examine a necessarily narrow slice of this enormous topic, focusing on the development of the unique system of checks and balances among the three branches of government designed by our Founding Fathers. In the final class we will spend some time looking at the state of this delicate structure in 2010. There will be a few handouts for background reading for each class, but they will not be essential to your participation. For those interested in a strong foundation for all the discussions, however, the most comprehensive and lucid text remains Catherine Drinker Bowen’s Miracle at Philadelphia. Instructor Susan Stitham team-taught Advanced Placement Government for three years at Lathrop High School, and last semester designed and taught a course analyzing both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, focusing particularly on their historical origins.

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Spring Courses Dawn of Civilization – The Middle East

Basic Genealogy

SOC4 Session I: March 5, 12, 19, 26 Fridays 1:00 – 2:15 pm Thousands of years before the time of the ancient Greeks and Romans, when the Old Testament had not as yet been written, civilization was arising in the Middle East. Mesopotamia, now known as Iraq, and the Fertile Crescent (Canaan, Palestine and Egypt) represent the “cradle of civilization.” This review will cover the ancient people of this region, as well as the genesis of the Arabs, Sunni and Shiites, in order to offer a greater insight into their society and how it has come to impact our present day civilization. It is hopeful that this class will foster a greater respect and understanding of these people and their present day ancestors. After all, when our ancestors were swinging through the trees, these people were composing literature and pursuing the sciences. Instructor Nicholas Deely arrived in Fairbanks to become the community’s first pediatrician. Prior to entering the medical profession he was a high school teacher.

SOC6 Session I: March 5, 12, 19, 26 Fridays 9:00 – 10:15 am Learn “how to get started” and/or “build from where you are.” There will be basics for beginners as well as help for experienced genealogists who may have encountered a “brick wall.” Topics will include organizing records, types of forms, various types of sources, evaluation of sources, use of the federal censuses, use of computer and online research, (a computer is NOT a requirement!) research while on trips, etc. All class members will have the opportunity to share. Coordinator Ruth Jolly Knapman, historian, researcher, and genealogist, has taught numerous genealogy workshops over the years.

Snooping, Secrecy and Suspicion: Privacy and Information after 9/11 SOC5 Session II: April 2,16, 23, 30 **No class on April 9** Fridays 10:45 am – 12:00 noon Learn how the new laws effect what the government can find out and you can’t. In the days immediately following the 9/11 attacks, Congress was eager to pass a bill that would help the US intelligence agencies prevent another devastating hit. The result was Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act, known as the PATRIOT Act. Explore how the PATRIOT and subsequent acts have changed what the government can find out about us and do to us; how the new rules for secrecy about government information have resulted in ballooning numbers of off-limits documents; and what a bunch of “hysterical librarians” can teach us about standing up to power. Instructor June Pinnell-Stephens, one of those “hysterical librarians” for more than 35 years, retired from the Fairbanks North Star Borough Libraries as the Collection Services Manager. She is also past-president of the ACLU of Alaska and remains on its Board of Directors.

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Memory and Aging SOC7 Session I: March 5, 12, 19, 26 Fridays 2:45 – 4:00 pm Did you know that the human brain starts slowing down as early as age 30? The good news is that you can speed it up and improve even your most basic cognitive abilities at any age. In the same way that regular physical workouts keep the body limber and healthy, regular mental and neurological workouts may help keep your mind and nervous system in good working order. This course will discuss the benefits of keeping your brain active and teach you various games and techniques that will keep your mentally alert and engaged — all while having fun. Instructor Jordan Lewis is an Assistant Professor in the Alaska Native Studies Department. He recently completed his Ph.D. In Cross-Cultural Community Psychology.

The Psychology of Aging SOC8 Session II: April 7, 14, 21, 28 Wednesday 1:00 – 2:30 pm Many see the aging process as “the tunnel at the end of the light.” This narrowing sense of livelihood can be caused by many factors — from chronic illness, to mental health issues, to societal landmarks like retirement. Investigate the changing personal and interpersonal roles that individuals experience as they age. Explore what research has to say about personality and growth over the lifespan, including development of key skills and viewpoints that assist in keeping a positive perspective on the process. Learn how society identifies “what is old” versus how we feel inside, and how we cope with changes in our bodies and minds. The focus will be on transitions individuals are facing, with a

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TECHNOLOGY Computer Tutor for PC Users (free for OLLI members) TEC1 Session II: April 7, 14, 21, 28 Wednesdays 10:00 am – 12:00 Noon Sign up for a 20-minute session to be scheduled for one of these dates. Having problems using your PC? Need help with email or internet? Have a specific question, but don’t want to take a long course? Or, are you still having trouble with the basics? Sign up for a 20-minute session of tutoring. It may be a private session – or we may have a few people with similar problems join you. The Computer Tutor is Mike Downing. Mike has over 15 years experience in computer education, including previous work as Lead Trainer for Fairnet and as an instructor for TVC and for OLLI.

Digital Photography TEC2 Session II: April 7, 14, 21, 28 Wednesdays 9:00 – 11:00 am Bring your digital camera and start clicking! Learn how to get the most from your camera in this hands-on class. Lectures will cover photography principles as well as digital technology basics. Included will be the elements of the digital camera, how digital photography differs from typical film photography, downloading your images to our computer, basic editing tools, printing images, and use of retail photo printers. Students will be taking photos between class sessions and will get tips on how to take good “action” photos. Informally learn to critique the work of both professional and non-professional photographers as part of the learning experience. Participate in an in-class slide show, and have fun! Instructor Paul McCarthy, retired Director of the UAF Rasmuson Library, is an experienced sports photographer.



Digital Photos on Computers TEC3 Session II: April 7, 14, 21, 28 Wednesdays 1:00 – 2:30 pm Hands-on computer course — for students with a strong computer background. We’ll start by extracting photos from your digital camera’s flash memory onto the computer, where they can be backed up, edited, or emailed. We’ll look at programs like Google’s Picasa to help sort, categorize, and email your photos. Next we’ll see how to crop, touch up, and edit photos — for example, to erase Uncle Ned’s novelty moose antlers from your family reunion photo! We’ll do this using a free photo editing program similar to Photoshop called GIMP. Finally, we’ll see how to print digital photos, both at home or via several local commercial services. Enrollment limited. Instructor Orion Sky Lawlor, Assistant Professor of Computer Science at UAF, has 17 years of experience in digital photography. His research interests include computer graphics, remote sensing, and parallel computing.

Put Out the Fire! Fire Safety and Prevention TEC4 Session II: April 30 **One day** Friday 1:00 – 5:00 pm This class includes hands-on instruction on the use of fire extinguishers. It will also provide a review of basic fire safety in residential homes and apartments. Topics include cooking safety, heating appliances, electrical outlets, good housekeeping, wood burning stoves, and the maintenance of fire extinguishers. Materials fee of $10 to be paid with registration. Instructor John George, Assistant Professor in the UAF Emergency Services Program, served 18 years in Alaska fire service, working from a firefighter/medic position up to the position of fire training officer. For 8 years he was the Fire Training Officer for Capital City Fire/Rescue in Juneau.

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OLLI Special Interest Groups (SIGs) OLLI Special Interest Groups (SIGs)

How to Join a SIG

Lifelong Learning Book Club Meetings: 7 times a year on Tuesdays, 1:30–3:30 pm Location: Noel Wien Library Conference Room. Discussion Leader: Georgine Olson • February 9, 2010: The Yiddish Policemen’s Union by Michael Chabon (2007, Alaskana fiction) • March 16, 2010: The Price of Silence by Kate Wilhelm (2005, suspense fiction) • April 13, 2010: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Steig Larsson (2005, mystery) • May 11, 2010: booktalk & selection of titles for September 2010 – April 2011

Skeezers (Cross-Country Skiing) Meetings: Tuesdays at 12:00 noon (when snow and weather are suitable) at the Ballaine Lake parking lot. Leader: Lucy McCarthy Here’s a chance to get out your cross-country skis and join some folks who are thinking that they’re not as fast as they used to be. All levels are welcome. You can go as far or as fast as you wish.

SIGs provide learning or recreational opportunities outside of the scheduled OLLI classes. They are organized and led by OLLI members. As the SIG schedules become available, they will be posted on the OLLI website, www.uaf.edu/olli/.

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Synchronized Swimming Meetings: The 3rd Thursday of the month, 2:00 – 3:15 pm; will be starting again on March 18. Location: Mary Siah Pool Leader: Anne Foster Join us for some synchronized basics (followed by a quick soak in the Jacuzzi). All swimmers are welcome. Pool Fees: Senior $1, Adult $3.75 Hiking Club This group will be active again in May 2010. Pictionary First meeting: Monday, November 9, at 1:00 pm Leader: Barb Rondine This group meets monthly. If interested, call Barb at 456-2462.

Let’s Travel Leader: Marcia Boyette This group has been operating by sharing information on email. Sign up to exchange ideas and tour information, or to contact others when you need a travel companion.

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Fibonacci Sequence

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This talk will cover some essential properties of water in all its phases: liquid, vapor, and solid. Water is the most widely dispersed and most important liquid on our planet. Ocean water covers 75% of Earth’s surface. Fresh water is only 3% of the total amount of water on Earth, and most of that is in the solid state (ice). The way water freezes varies with the environment: in lab samples, lakes, turbulent streams, seawater, in soil, and as tiny droplets in the atmosphere. Stability of the solid form is of special interest today because both sea ice and glacier ice are losing mass as a result of changing climate. We will touch on enough points to give mental indigestion. Carl Benson is a UAF Professor of Geology and Geophysics, Emeritus.

Clif Lando

The Fibonacci Sequence has been referred to in several recent books and films (e.g., The Da Vinci Code and The Eight). This is the sequence of numbers starting: 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21,…, where each number in the sequence is the sum of the two preceding terms. It is called the Fibonacci Sequence because it was popularized by an Italian mathematician, Leonardo of Pizza, also known as Fibonacci. He published this sequence as a solution to a certain problem in rabbit reproduction in 1202 (over 800 years ago!). Since that time this sequence has been heavily investigated by mathematicians. It turns out that the Fibonacci sequence occurs frequently in nature and bears a close relationship to the Greeks’ golden section. We will see some of the sequence’s occurrences in natural phenomena and investigate some of its properties. Clif Lando is a UAF Professor of Mathematics, Emeritus.

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Summer Excursions 2010 May 30 – June 5. . . . Glacier Bay National Park July 2 – 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fortymile Rafting July 12 – 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pribilof Islands July 23 – 30 . . Wrangell-St.Elias by Horseback July 27 – Aug. 2. . . . . . . . . Copper River Rafting Aug. 15 – 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dutch Harbor

Who may participate? Members of OLLI at UAF. Adults over 50 or the adult companions of members are welcome to join OLLI by paying the annual membership fee of $25. There are no geographical restrictions on membership; it is not necessary to be an area resident. Activity Levels The following descriptions of the degree of physical activity involved in an excursion are meant to be “guides” to assist you in deciding which are best suited to your abilities and interests. We welcome all participants, including those with disabilities. Contact us if you have special needs. Level 1 You should be able to handle your own luggage, stand for up to one hour, climb a few stairs, get on and off a motor coach or van. Level 2 In addition to the above, be able to climb a few flights of stairs, and walk up to 2 miles on uneven surfaces. Level 3 In addition to the above, be in good health, mobile, able to participate in 3–5 hours of physical activity every day, and walk 3–5 miles at a moderate pace over uneven ground. Level 4 In addition to the above, be in excellent health, extremely mobile and used to an active lifestyle. Activities may require up to 6 hours of strenuous, fast-paced activity per day.

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Glacier Bay National Park, May 30 – June 5 (Level 2) Begins in Juneau on the afternoon of May 30; ends in Juneau, late morning on June 5. Glacier Bay National Park is home to nearly half the tidewater glaciers in North America, a 15,000 ft. mountain range, the delightful coastal rainforest, over 200 species of birds, grizzly and black bears, and a resident pod of humpback whales. The program will focus on both the human and natural history of Glacier Bay, with lectures, slide shows, guided hikes, a day-long cruise into Glacier Bay, and a cruise to the marine life rich Icy Straits area. Accommodations are in Gustavus, in an intimate, cozy country inn. Round trip charter bush plane transportation between Juneau and Gustavus is included. Double room with private bath: $1,550/person ($1,515 if paying by check) or Double room with shared bath: $1,280/person ($1,250 if paying by check) Cost includes 6 nights lodging, all meals, round trip plane transportation from Juneau, ground transportation, two boat tours, lectures, and gratuities. Transportation from Fairbanks to Juneau is not included. $100 deposit; remainder due April 1.

Fortymile Rafting, July 2 – 6 (Level 3) Begins in Tok on the morning of July 2; ends in Tok, early afternoon on July 6. Explore the South Fork of the Fortymile River. This area is rich in gold mining history and is a critical nesting habitat for peregrine falcons. Study arctic plants, spy on moose and caribou, and sneak up on various species of ducks while paddling along in 14’ and 16’ paddle rafts. These rafts are ideal for people of all paddling abilities. Indulge in gourmet dutch-oven meals and camp under the midnight sun. You must be in good physical condition and be able to sit in a raft and paddle for 4-6 hours per day. We will be sleeping in tents each night while on the river, then in a bed and breakfast near the river after take-out. Bring sleeping bag and tent. Meet in Tok and caravan to put-in and assist with the shuttle. Cost of $965/person ($945 if paying by check) includes meals, last night stay at a B&B, river and group camp gear and experienced guides. Transportation from Fairbanks is not included. $100 deposit; remainder due April 1.

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Summer Excursions 2010 NEW! Pribilof Islands, July 12 – 15 (Level 2) Begins in Anchorage at noon on July 12; ends in Anchorage on the evening of July 15. Located in the Bering Sea, 300 miles from Alaska’s mainland, the remote Pribilof Islands are summer breeding grounds for a million Northern fur seals and hundreds of thousands of seabirds. When Northern fur seals arrive at St. Paul Island each summer, the large males called “beachmasters” establish their territories along the shores. Overhead puffins shoot by like “flying footballs.” Fly from Anchorage to St. Paul Island, where naturalists will take you to seal rookeries, seabird nesting cliffs and wildflower-covered tundra. Accommodations are double occupancy, with bathrooms and showers down the hall. Cost of $1,780/person ($1,735 if by check) includes roundtrip air transportation from Anchorage, ground transportation in St. Paul, accommodations(double occupancy), guides, and sightseeing. NOT INCLUDED are meals, gratuities, and transportation between Fairbanks and Anchorage. $100 deposit; remainder due April 1.

Wrangell-St. Elias National Park by Horseback, July 23 – 30 (Level 3) Leave from Fairbanks on the morning of July 23; return on the evening of July 30. Spend a delightful week at Horsfeld, deep in the wilderness of the Wrangell St. Elias National Park. Each day’s activities will be tailored to your desires: ride on the excellent mountain horses to nearby high alpine valleys, lakes and creeks to view wildlife and the spectacular vista of the Wrangell Mountains, or fish, hike or just relax around camp. Enjoy home cooking from the woodstove, campfires and comfortable wall tent accommodations. Travel by road to Tok, then by charter plane to Horsfeld. Flight seeing is available upon request during the flight in or out of Horsfeld. Limited to 6 participants. Cost of $2,710 ($2,650 by check) includes accommodations, camping gear, food, first aid, communications, round-trip transportation from Fairbanks, and experienced guides. $100 deposit; remainder due April 1.



NEW! Copper River Float Trip, July 27 – August 2 (Level 3) Begins in Valdez on the evening of July 27; ends in Cordova after breakfast on August 2. Combine a wilderness raft trip with a study of the Copper River Watershed. Spend the first night in Valdez with your geologist/hydrologist guide. Slide shows and lectures will bring to life the spectacular earth forces that have shaped the topography of the area. On the next day depart to Chitina to begin a 5-day voyage on the river. Top of the line camping and rafting equipment are provided to ensure a safe and comfortable journey. Take out at the Million Dollar Bridge and travel by bus across the Copper River Delta to Cordova for an evening in a fine lodge. On the next day you can take the ferry back to Valdez. Cost of $1,685 ($1,645 by check) includes rafts and equipment, guides, transportation from Valdez to Chitina and from the take-out to Cordova, lodging in Valdez and Cordova, and all meals from dessert the first night to breakfast the last day. NOT INCLUDED are transportation to Valdez and cost of ferry back to Valdez from Cordova. $100 deposit; remainder due May 1.

Dutch Harbor: Stories of War, Fish and Aleuts, August 15 – 21 (Level 2) Begins at Dutch Harbor with dinner on August 15; ends after breakfast on August 21. The volcanic peaks and emerald green hills of rugged Unalaska and Dutch Harbor boast an outsized beauty and history. Walking into the tundra, thrill to the sights of bald eagles and numerous bird species unique to this island. Discover how the Aleuts adapted to the tides of change over the centuries and feel the Russian influence in Alaska’s oldest Russian Orthodox church. In Dutch Harbor, home of television’s “Deadliest Catch,” meet fishermen and fishery workers in one of the world’s most dangerous occupations. Join a local author and historian to explore the military bunkers, bomb craters and barracks that bear testament to the pivotal role the island played in the Pacific during World War II. Cost of $1,215/person ($1,185 by check) includes accommodations (double occupancy) in The Grand Aleutian Hotel, all meals, including Alaska’s premier seafood buffet, as well as lectures, field trips, and gratuities. NOT INCLUDED is transportation to Dutch Harbor. $100 deposit; remainder due May 1.

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Class Schedule – Spring 2010 Session I: March

Session II: April

MON, WED, FRI, Mar 1, 3, 6, 9 am ART1 Bark Baskets

MONDAYS, April 5 – 26 1 pm MF1. . . Social Media MF3. . . Films of Stanley Kubrick

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MONDAYS, March 8 – 29 1 pm MF2. . . Films of Katharine Hepburn

WEDNESDAYS, April 7 – 28 9 am MF4. . . New Wave Cinema SOC2. . Great Decisions 2010 (II) TEC2 . . Digital Photography 10 am TEC1 . . Computer Tutor 1 pm ART5. . Intermediate Watercolor II HL2. . . . Growing Things to Eat (continuing) SOC8. . Psychology of Aging TEC3 . . Digital Photos on Computers

WEDNESDAYS, March 10 – 31 9 am ART2. . Book Art and Paper Crafts ART3. . Knitting Mittens LIT1 . . . Shakespeare’s Comedies SOC1. . Great Decisions 2010 (I) 1 pm ART4. . Intermediate Watercolor I HL2. . . . Growing Things to Eat (8 wks) LIT5 . . . Conversational Italian

FRIDAYS, April 2 – 23 9 am EX6. . . . Lighthearted Exercises HL3. . . . Nutrition and Food Chemistry LIT3 . . . The Great Gatsby PHL4. . Atheists Among Us 10:45 LIT4 . . . Short Stories by Alice Munro (starts Apr 9) MUS3. . Middle Eastern Dance SC5. . . . Engineering in the Cold SOC5. . Snooping and Secrecy (starts Apr 9) 1 pm EX4. . . . Gentle Yoga II LIT6 . . . Beginning Latin MUS2. . Native Musical Cultures SC6. . . . Fairbanks Landscape 2:45 EX7. . . . Basic Fly Casting LIT7 . . . Conversational Spanish (starts Apr 9) PHL1. . Chinese Process Logic SC7. . . . Concepts of Physics Special: ONE DAY, April 30, 1 pm TEC4 Fire Safety & Prevention

THURSDAYS, March 4 – April 8 10 am EX1. . . . Archery (6 classes) FRIDAYS, March 5 – 26 9 am PHL2. . Job and Wisdom Literature SC1. . . . Natural Numbers SOC3. . U.S. Constitution SOC6. . Basic Genealogy 10:45 HL1. . . . Health Issues MUS1. . Singing for Fun and Health SC2. . . . Our Solar System 1 pm EX2. . . . Foundations of Balance EX3. . . . Gentle Yoga I PHL3. . Many Faces of Religion SOC4. . Dawn of Civilization 2:45 EX5. . . . Slow Tennis SOC7. . Memory and Aging LIT2 . . . Fairbanks Authors SC3. . . . Genetics and Ethics

SATURDAYS, April 3 – 24 10:30 am SC8. . . Mesozoic Alaska 1 pm EX8. . . . Handgun Firearm Safety

SATURDAYS, March 6 – 27 9 am SC4. . . . Energy Issues in Alaska 1 pm ART6. . Meet the Artists of UAF

Register by mail or online at www.uaf.edu/olli

Confirmation and Parking Permit can be picked up at the

All forms received by Thursday, February 11, will be processed in random order. After Feb. 11, forms will be processed in the order in which they are received. 18

www.uaf.edu/olli/

Annual Meeting and Luncheon Social

907-474-6607

Friday, February 19, 2010, 1:00 pm or will be mailed the following week. [email protected]

Registration 2010 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Membership Data Name_ _________________________________________________________________________________ Address_________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ Telephone ________________________________ e-mail_ _______________________________________

Course Requests Class Code

Month-Day-Time

Title

Second Choice

SOC2

Oct - F - 9 am

Dawn of Civilization

SC8

Optional Parking Permit (Jan–June) – Cost $10 Vehicle License _______________ State ________ Vehicle Registered Owner’s Name: __________________________ Car Make ______________ Model ______________ Color ___________ Year _________ Return to: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute University of Alaska Fairbanks PO Box 758100 Fairbanks, AK 99775





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Special Interest Groups—Free for members of OLLI

r Lifelong Learning Book Club

r Skeezers (cross country skiing)

r Hiking Club

r Synchronized Swimming

r Pictionary Players

r Let’s Travel

Excursions—Deposit of $100; $50 of deposit is not refundable

r Glacier Bay National Park

r Wrangell-St. Elias by Horseback

r Fortymile Rafting

r Copper River Float Trip

r Pribilof Islands

r Dutch Harbor

Fees

Annual Membership (Jan – Dec, 2010) . . . . . . $25

$_________

Course Fees

Unlimited Half-Year (Jan – June) . . . . . . $40

$_________



OR Unlimited Year (Jan – Dec) . . . . . . . $75

$_________



OR Payment for. . . . ______ courses × $10

$_________

Additional Class Fees/Materials

Archery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30

$_________



Great Decisions 2010 Briefing Book . . . . . $20

$_________



Fire Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10

$_________

Parking Permit (Jan – June) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10

$_________

10th Anniversary Celebration (June 24). . $60/person

$_________

Donation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$_________

TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $___________

Payment

r Check is enclosed (payable to Osher Lifelong Learning Institute). r Please charge my ______ Visa ______ MasterCard Card Number_____________________________________ Expiration Date_____________________ Cardholder Signature______________________________ VSE Code (3-digit code on back) ________

Membership Information Annual Membership

For just $25 individuals 50 and over can become Osher members for one full calendar year. Membership includes lecture series, newsletters, lunch social, ice cream social, eligibility to register for courses and excursions.

Course Fees

• $10 per course or • $40 for unlimited courses for Half-Year (Jan - Jun) or • $75 unlimited courses for Year (Jan - Dec).

Scholarships

Reduced membership fees are available for those who are unable to pay the regular fee. Call 474-6607.

Day Passes

Non-members may enjoy a day of classes or activities for $10.00. Call ahead to register and to check on space availability.

Parking at University Park

• Requires a UAF decal or a purchased permit from 8 am to 5 pm on weekdays. • With decal or permit, you may park anywhere around the building.

Parking Options OLLI Parking Permit $10 for January 15 - June 30, valid only at UPark Hour/Day Permits $.50/hour or $3.00/day, valid at all UAF decal lots. Purchase at the parking kiosk at the UPark building. Student Decals $35/semester, valid at all UAF decal lots, for UAF students registered for 8 credits or less. (OLLI classes do not count.)

Show your support for OLLI! The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute needs your financial support to ensure its long-term viability. We are very grateful to the Bernard Osher Foundation for its gift of $1 million to initiate the new Osher Lifelong Learning Endowment Fund. Income will be available from this “permanent fund” when it begins to generate sufficient revenue. In the meantime OLLI needs your support to keep membership and tuition costs low. OLLI enriches all of our lives. Please consider making an annual gift today. Annual Giving:

Endowment or Planned Giving:

For recognition in OLLI publications, become a

If you would like to contribute to the OLLI Endowment Fund or to make a bequest to OLLI through your will or trust, we would be happy to work with you and put you in touch with the UA Foundation.

Friend. . . . . $25 – $99 Supporter. . $100 – $249 Donor. . . . $250 – $499 Patron. . . . $500 – $999 Benefactor. . . . $1000 + Simply add a donation on your Registration Form.

University of Alaska Fairbanks

Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Fairbanks, AK Permit No. 2

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute PO Box 758100 Fairbanks, AK 99775

Mark Your Calendars Annual Meeting and Lunch Social Friday, February 19, 2010 1:00 pm University Park Building 1000 University Ave. Pick up your Confirmation or Register for Classes

Tenth Anniversary Celebration Thursday, June 24, 2010 6:30 pm Riverboat Discovery Reserve your ticket now

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