What’s Next in Your Life?

Spring 2009 Calendar

“I love these lectures—it is great to be retired and keep going to classes.

Learning never ends!”

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

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What’s Next in Your Life?

he Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at California State University, Fresno, is designed for adults age 50+ who wish to continue learning and exploring for the sheer joy of it. Renew your enthusiasm for learning in a relaxed atmosphere, without entrance requirements, grades or exams. Funded in part by the Bernard Osher Foundation, the OLLI is a vibrant learning community offering a rich array of workshops, short courses, and field trips of particular interest to retired or semi-retired adults. We have an exciting schedule of activities that will challenge, inspire, and motivate you—why not join us today?

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Membership Information

resno State’s OLLI has a variety of choices for member participation, ranging from General and Associate memberships to short courses and field trips. You choose how involved you wish to be, depending on your availability and interests. All spring 2009 events are open ONLY to OLLI members. However, seating is limited for some events so be sure to send your registration in as soon as possible. We can not accommodate guests at individual sessions; however, anyone may attend a General Session by becoming an Associate Member ($15 per person fee for the Spring semester). Membership fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. Members who must cancel their Field Trips or Short Courses will be refunded only if their space can be filled by another member.

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

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP – Fee $55 single, $90 couple • Admission to all six (6) General Sessions scheduled during the Spring 2009 semester • Opportunity to sign up for Short Courses and field trips (see schedule for details) • Free parking on campus during all General Session events and Short Courses • Madden Library privileges • Reduced admission fees at Fresno area museums • OLLI-Mail announcements of Fresno State events via email ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP – Fee $15 per person • Admission to TWO (2) General Session events (your choice) during the Spring 2009 semester • Opportunity to sign up for Short Courses and Field Trips (see schedule for details) • Free parking on campus during two (2) General Session events and Short Courses • Madden Library privileges • Reduced admission fees at Fresno area museums • OLLI-Mail announcements of Fresno State events via email FIELD TRIPS – Fee varies depending on destination • Open only to OLLI members (General and Associate) • Field trips are self-supporting; a minimum enrollment is required or trips may be cancelled • Registration for all field trips is first come, first served SHORT COURSES – Fee varies depending on number of class meetings • Open only to OLLI members (General and Associate) • Short courses are self-supporting; a minimum enrollment is required or courses may be cancelled • Registration for all Short Courses is first come, first served • Participants are responsible for any course materials required • All courses are non-credit and cannot be applied to a degree at Fresno State or any other institution

Spring 2009 Schedule of Activities General Sessions A Post-Mortem on the Presidential Election and Pressing Issues for the New Administration and Congress Thursday, January 15 • 3:30 pm – 5 pm Satellite Student Union Parking in Lots J, N, O and P (see map in this brochure)

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r. David Schecter’s talk will include a detailed look at the November election results, with a special focus on how the Electoral College differed in 2008 from past years and how the newly-seated Congress might proceed in 2009. Dr. Schecter is an Associate Professor of Political Science at California State University, Fresno. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in History and Social Science and a Master’s and Doctorate in Political Science. In the mid 1990s he served for four years as a City Councilman in his hometown of Ormond Beach, Florida.

Economic Turmoil and its Impact on People Wednesday, January 28 • 3:30 pm – 5 pm Kremen Education Building, Room 140 (limited to 130 members) Parking in Lots C and V (see map in this brochure)

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r. Antonio Avalos will present an overview of the current economic situation in the world and the nation, as well as the regional implications for those who live in the San Joaquin Valley. He will explore the main causes of the current economic situation and what we might expect in terms of an economic recovery. Dr. Avalos is an Assistant Professor of Economics at Fresno State and

Research Director of the Center for Economic Research and Education of Central California (CERECC). His areas of expertise also include Regional Economics and Latin American Economic Development.

Vietnam: Impressions and Realities Monday, February 2 • 3:30 pm – 5 pm Satellite Student Union Parking in Lots J, N, O and P (see map in this brochure)

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s a site of war, Vietnam holds a special place in American memory. But Vietnam is much more than a war. Dr. Henry Delcore’s lecture will survey Vietnamese history and culture, drawing contrasts with some common American cultural impressions of the country. He will touch on Vietnam’s geography and history and survey some aspects of modern Vietnamese culture, politics, and economy. At the end of the lecture, you will have some insight into past and contemporary Vietnamese life, and a basis for moving forward to learn more. Dr. Delcore is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at Fresno State who received his Master’s and Doctorate degrees from the University of Wisconsin. He was a Fulbright Scholar in 2006-07, spending the year in Vietnam studying the people and their culture. A travel study program to Vietnam is scheduled for late Fall, 2009. See the Field Trips section of this brochure.

Origins of Rock & Roll Two Sessions Offered (choose one): Wednesday, March 18 • 3:30 pm –5 pm OR Wednesday, March 18 • 5:30 pm – 7 pm Alice Peters Auditorium, University Business Center Parking in Lots A, J, and UBC (see map in this brochure)

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r. Matthew Darling will provide an overview of the general trends and historical development of Rock & Roll that could only have happened in America.

Various early styles of rock will be analyzed, with specific attention being placed on the late 1940s through the Beatles’ first appearance in the United States. Dr. Darling is an Associate Professor of Music at Fresno State, where he has taught since 1991. He is coauthor of the class text, Listen to the Music: Styles, Trends, and Influences in Modern Pop and teaches the ultra-popular upper division course Pop Music: Jazz & Rock. He performs as a drummer/percussionist throughout California and has shared the stage with many artists such as Chuck Berry, Dionne Warwick, Henry Mancini, Bill Conti, Doc Severinsen, Dave Brubeck, and Marcus Roberts. Dr. Darling is also teaching a short course that will expand upon this topic. See the Short Courses section in this brochure.

Freedom and the USSR, From the End of Cold War I to the Start of Cold War II Monday, April 6 • 6 pm – 7:30 pm Satellite Student Union Parking in Lots J, N, O and P (see map in this brochure)

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ournalist Terry Phillips analyzes developments between and within the United States and the ex-USSR, applying lessons learned as a foreign correspondent to the evolving relationship between these two adversaries. This session will combine a lecture and Socratic questioning to explore whether the pendulum is swinging back to a balance of power between democracy and dictatorship, or whether both nations are becoming more alike—each replacing liberty with security. During the 1990s, Phillips was based in Moscow and witnessed the collapsing Soviet Empire. He currently serves as moderator for the “Quality of Life” interview/

call-in program on Valley Public Radio (KVPR), and is the author of the historical novel, Murder at the Altar.

Origins of Militant Islam and the Making of the Middle East Thursday, April 30 • 3:30 pm – 5 pm Satellite Student Union Parking in Lots J, N, O and P (see map in this brochure)

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ndreas Borgeas, J.D., will detail America’s role in the Middle East and explain why history bears directly on the challenges we confront today. From the Ottoman Empire, the rise and fall of the European colonial powers, and the dramas of the cold war and beyond, the Middle East continues to be a region where powerful social, religious, and economic forces intertwine with profound geopolitical implications. Borgeas is a professor at the San Joaquin College of Law specializing in International and National Security Law in the War on Terror. He previously served as in-house counsel for the National Association of Security, received his Juris Doctor degree from Georgetown University and is the recipient of a Fulbright Fellowship. As a private citizen, he will be representing District 2 as a Fresno City Councilman beginning in January, 2009.

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hort courses meet once or twice a week for 3 – 6 weeks and are designed for smaller groups, providing the opportunity for more interaction with the instructors. These courses are self-supporting and require a minimum enrollment. continued on next page

“Excellent teacher--I highly recommend any of his classes.” “Fascinating subject and wonderful speaker.”

Memoirs and Muses with Deb Borofka, Ph.D.

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

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Fee: $20 per person • Minimum 30/maximum 125 students

ave you ever considered writing a memoir? Do you enjoy the Greek Myths? Our pesonal stories can be written with more imagination than with simple beginnings, middles, and ends. This course explores the Ancient Greek figures of Goddess Memory and her daughters, the Muses. Topics to be covered include memories live in matter, personal history and stories about heroes, love, grief, dreams, rituals, dance, breath/music, and comedy. Deb Everson Borofka is a memoirist whose work has appeared in local papers and e-zines, and can be heard on the public radio program, Valley Writers Read. Her interests include the interface of memory and language, personal mythology, individual learning styles as part of personal mythology, and in particular, Women’s Memoir. 6 Tuesdays, February 3, 17, 24, March 3, 10 & 17 • 10 am – 11:30 am Fee: $30 per person • Minimum 30/maximum 42 students Location: University Business Center, PB 194 Parking in Lots A and UBC

Music and Nationalism with John Karr, Ph.D.

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r. Karr will give a brief overview of nationalism and its effect on music, primarily in the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Topics will include nationalist schools, music as cultural and ethnic expression, and music as propaganda. We’ll also explore the relationship between nationalist schools of art and political/sociological movements of their time. An instructor of Music History at Fresno State, Dr. Karr received his Ph.D. in Musicology from the University of Kentucky, has published articles on Fifteenth Century topics including improvised polyphony, and has read papers ranging from Chant in the 15th Century to The Temptations and Motown.

Location: Alice Peters Auditorium, University Business Center Parking in Lots A, J and UBC

Forensic Science with Kevin Miller, Ph.D.

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his course will discuss DNA typing of skeletonized human remains and highly degraded tissues, the use of ancient biomolecules in archaeological and anthropological investigations, and public understanding of complex scientific principles in courtroom proceedings. Dr. Kevin Miller is an Assistant Professor of Forensic Biochemistry at Fresno State and has more than 10 years of experience working in local, state, and federal crime laboratories. He has consulted widely throughout the United States and abroad, and testified in many criminal trials. Dr. Miller earned his Doctorate at the University of Cambridge (United Kingdom) where he concentrated on human genetic variation and the molecular genetic analysis of human remains. He did post-doctorate work in human/forensic osteology at UC Santa Barbara. 2 Tuesdays, February 17 & 24 • 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Fee: $20 per person • Minimum 30/maximum 125 students Location: Alice Peters Auditorium, University Business Center Parking in Lots A, J and UBC

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

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his course will include cooking demonstrations as well as lectures on how to make the most of your grocery dollar (what items to splurge on and what you can skimp on). You will learn how to cook for one or two people and discover ways to use those leftovers that will save you dollars and be tasty and nutritional. You will have a fun time learning how to take better care of yourself. A Central Valley native, Shirley Sprinkle picked up a whisk and spatula when she was 12 years old and hasn’t looked back. She was the catering manager at Fresno State for many years and is currently the foods commentator on K-Jewel radio in Fresno.

4 Thursdays, February 5, 12, 19 & 26 • 3:30 pm – 5 pm Location: University Business Center, PB 194

is now in its 33rd year. He has long been a community activist supporting the cultural arts, horticulture, historic preservation and social justice.

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

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

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

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his series will survey the peoples and cultures of Vietnam from its ancient beginnings, through its various historic struggles to become a nation of unified peoples, to its present emerging status as a rapidly developing Southeast Asian country of significant world interest. Passing through history, these discussions examine the formation of the cultures and traditions of Vietnam and its various peoples, what has shaped those cultures and traditions, and what has caused them to change. Dr. Ettner is a Vietnam veteran who has taught at Fresno State since 1996 in Anthropology, Linguistics, and American Indian Studies. He earned his Ph.D. in Anthropology from Stanford University. 3 Mondays, February 9, 23 & March 2 • 3:30 pm – 5 pm Fee: $20 per person • Minimum 30/maximum 125 students Location: Alice Peters Auditorium, University Business Center Parking in Lots A, J and UBC

Gardens of the World with Robert Boro

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esigner of more than 2,000 private gardens and hundreds of public and commercial landscapes in California, Bob Boro is a Fresno native descended from a pioneer family. He will share slides from his extensive travels and explain the context of each garden within its site, history, and the culture from which it grew. He will describe the design concepts of each garden and point out the details that make each unique and special. After studying at UC Davis and UC Berkeley, Boro worked in Brussels and Jerusalem for two years before returning to Fresno to start his landscape architecture practice, which

Fee: $15 per person • Minimum 30/maximum 125 students Location: Alice Peters Auditorium, University Business Center Parking in Lots A, J and UBC

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

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rions, viruses, bacteria, protozoa, fungi and helminthes threaten the health of humans globally. How do human behaviors and activities influence the emergence of new infectious agents and the re-emergence of ancient plagues? In attempting to prevent and treat modern plagues, what may be learned from plagues of the past? What role have vaccinations, antimicrobial drugs, behavioral and social changes had in the control of infectious agents? Closing the door on the threat of infectious disease may never be possible, but learning from historical outbreaks is critical in combating future outbreaks. Professor Oliver teaches at Cosumnes River College in Sacramento, where one of her popular courses is “The New Plagues: New and Ancient Infectious Diseases Threatening World Health.” 1 Friday, February 20 • 10 am – 11:30 am Fee: $15 per person • Minimum 30/maximum 125 students Location: Alice Peters Auditorium, University Business Center Parking in Lots A, J and UBC

Español for the Novice, Part III with Cathleen Colby

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his course is for those who have completed Español for the Novice, Part II or have some familiarity with speaking Spanish. Participants will build on previously learned vocabulary to further develop their knowledge and speaking ability of the Spanish language. Instructor Cathleen Colby teaches Spanish at Sunnyside High School and is currently seeking her masters in Spanish at Sacramento State. She has spent time studying abroad in Mexico, Costa Rica, Peru and Spain.

3 Tuesdays and 3 Thursdays, March 3, 5, 10, 12, 17 & 19 • 3:30 pm – 5 pm Fee: $30 per person • Minimum 30/maximum 42 students Location: University Business Center, PB 194 Parking in Lots A and UBC

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

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ack by popular demand, this course will discuss the fundamentals of earthquakes–their causes, effects, frequency, geographic distribution, and how we who live in California can practice earthquake safety. We will discuss the worldwide distribution of earthquakes, and address the important questions of 1) whether or not the next big earthquake will cause California to sink into the Pacific Ocean, and 2) whether or not Fresno will become beachfront property. Dr. Lewis is an Associate Professor of Geophysics at Fresno State and has previously spoken to OLLI on the topic of Global Warming. An optional field trip to Parkfield is also scheduled. See the Field Trips section in this brochure. 4 Mondays, March 9, 16, 23 & 30 • 3:30 pm – 5 pm Fee: $20 per person • Minimum 30/maximum 125 students Location: Alice Peters Auditorium, University Business Center

The Roaring Twenties with Allen Carden, Ph.D.

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his course will be a historical visit of the decade of bathtub gin, the Model T, the $5 workday, the first transatlantic flight, and the movies. Overall, it was a decade often seen as a period of great contradiction: of rising optimism and deadening cynicism, of increasing and decreasing faith, of great hope and great despair. Dr. Carden is a professor of History at Fresno Pacific University, teaches parttime at Fresno State, and previously taught courses for OLLI on U.S. presidents, presidential campaigns, and the Reagans. 4 Thursdays, April 9, 16, 30 & May 7 • 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Fee: $20 per person • Minimum 30/maximum 125 students Location: Alice Peters Auditorium, University Business Center Parking in Lots A, J and UBC

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

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discussion of the influence of the Italian countryside and Mediterranean light on the Dutch landscape painters of the 17th century. This course is given in conjunction with the OLLI field trip to the Fresno Metropolitan Museum to view the exhibition, The Dutch Italianate:

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

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n overview of the general trends and historical development of rock & roll in the 20th and now 21st centuries that could only have happened in America. Various styles of rock & roll will be analyzed, with specific attention placed on characteristic musical and lyrical traits and how they relate to social trends, events, and pressures. This course will expand upon the March 18 General Session.

17th Century Masterpieces from the Dulwich Picture Gallery, London (see Field Trips section in this brochure). Bruno is a repeat instructor for OLLI who currently teaches Art History and Photography at Reedley College.

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

1 Monday, April 13 • 3:30 pm – 5 pm

Fee: $20 per person • Minimum 30/maximum 125 students

Fee: $15 per person • Minimum 30/maximum 125 students

Location: Alice Peters Auditorium, University Business Center

Location: Alice Peters Auditorium, University Business Center

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

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

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

ow is a work of literature suppressed? How is suppression legitimized? How does “censorship” project a dominant ideology? Explore these issues in readings and discussions of key texts: Lady Chatterly’s Lover, The Turner Diaries, Native Son, and The Unbearable Lightness of Being. Dr. Tate is Professor Emeritus of English and Film Studies at Fresno State and is a documentary filmmaker and scholar. His work has been recognized by the National Endowment for the Humanities and he has participated in numerous national conferences devoted to both film and literature. 4 Tuesdays, April 14, 21, 28 & May 5 • 3:30 pm – 5 pm Fee: $20 per person • Minimum 30/maximum 125 students

Fee: $10 per person • Minimum 25/maximum 40 students

Henry Madden Library Tour, Fresno State

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njoy an escorted tour of the newly opened Henry Madden Library, the largest academic library between Sacramento and Los Angeles. The library offers a total of 315,600 square feet of space with reading rooms and study areas, collections, library administration, individual study carrels, group study rooms, specialized libraries and special collections. Light refreshments at 3:30, tour at 4:00 pm.

Location: Alice Peters Auditorium, University Business Center

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

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Location: Henry Madden Library, Fresno State campus Fee: $10 per person • Maximum 25 students per tour

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

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his new traveling exhibit answers questions about evolutionary theories surrounding prehistoric birds. This exhibition presents important original fossils and explains the ideas surrounding them. The fossils are brought to life through a series of stunning life-size sculptural restorations by world renowned sculptor Stephen Czerkas. The exhibition contains 25 exquisitely preserved fossils, mostly dating to 125 million years ago, from the famed fossil quarries of Liaoning, China; models, large informative graphics, beautiful photo enlargements of the fossils, and original educational movies on large screen monitors. Includes a docent-led tour of the exhibit and time in the hands-on discovery center.

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Air National Guard, Fresno

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his field trip will entail a briefing by Lieutenant Colonel John Cotter on the history of the base and the unit’s mission, an update of where the base is now and a look at the future. We will have the opportunity to watch the airplanes take off and also examine an F-16 up close. The tour will begin with coffee and pastries in the dining room, and will include a look at the fire department and discussion of the fire protection and EMT (emergency medical technician) capability that is provided for the entire Fresno Air Terminal. Wednesday, March 25 • 8:45 am – 11:45 am Location: Meet at Fresno Air National Guard; details will be provided to registrants prior to the tour Fee: $10 per person • Maximum 75 students

“My first Osher class—great fun!”

Earthquake Research – Parkfield (bus trip)

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arkfield is the site of an earthquake research project and, since 1970, has been the site of an intensive multidisciplinary earthquake study. More than 100 researchers and collaborating universities and government laboratories have participated in the research. OLLI members will get special inside views from the USGS researchers and enjoy lunch (included) at a local cafe. The group will be escorted by Dr. Stephen Lewis (see related course, Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On, in the Short Courses section in this brochure). Friday, April 3 • 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Location: Details will be sent to participants prior to trip Fee: $57 per person • Minimum 40/maximum 53 students

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

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rt historian and OLLI instructor Tina Mastropolito Bruno will discuss this collection of 40 influential paintings by the famed masters of the Dutch Italianate style, loaned for the first time by The Dulwich Picture Gallery, England’s oldest public art gallery. Including masterpieces by Aelbert Cuyp, Nicolaes Berchem, Karel Dujardin, Philips Wouwermans and Adam Pynacker, this exhibition features works dating from the 1600s to the 1700s and offers an exceptional opportunity for audiences to view paintings from this world-class collection. Time permitting, Tina will also briefly discuss the Met’s current exhibit of paintings by American Impressionist Anna Richards Brewster. Tuesday, April 14 • 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Location: Meet at the Fresno Metropolitan Museum of Art and Science, 1555 Van Ness Avenue, Fresno. Parking available north of the museum; carpooling encouraged. Fee: $15 per person • Minimum 25/maximum 40 students

Coming in Summer and Fall 2009 Where Giants Dwell: Sequoia National Park (bus trip) with Shirley Spencer and Sydney Bluestone

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his trip will focus on the unique life zones of the western Sierra Nevada, and explore the geologic and ecologic reasons that allow plant materials to grow where they do. We will discuss the early human inhabitants of the local area and the more recent pioneers who explored and preserved the Giant Sequoia groves that we enjoy today. Outdoor educators Shirley Spencer and Sydney Bluestone previously escorted the OLLI on a field trip to Yosemite National Park. Friday, May 15 • 7:30 am – 5:30 pm Details to follow

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

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efresh in nature’s beauty and aromas at the Squaw Valley Herb Gardens followed by a Greek lunch at St. Nicholas Ranch. Then discover Sacred Art at the Life-Giving Springs Monastery, a Byzantine-inspired “architectural jewel.” Please note: Dress code is required at the Monastery—covered heads, arms and women must wear skirts. Wednesday, June 10 • 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Details to follow

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

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enowned for some of the world’s finest archaeological sites, Southeast Asia offers a splendid array of ancient treasures. Expert local historians and an archaeologist will present discussions along the way that explore the history, culture and modern life in this fascinating

region of the world. Explore the details and significance of the exquisite Khmer and Hindu art found within Angkor temples, the 12th-century masterpiece of Cambodia’s Khmer Empire. Learn about the conservation efforts in Angkor during a specially arranged lecture, and enhance your visit to Vietnam with a discussion on the impact of foreign influence and control on current Vietnamese political policies and economic issues. This 16-day program includes visits to Bangkok, Angkor Wat, Hanoi, Hoi An, Hue, Ho Chi Minh City, and the Mekong Delta. For details, call (559) 278-0423 or email [email protected].

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s we embark on our fourth year, and our opportunity to apply for the endowment, we thank you for your commitment. Our goals for the 2009 spring semester are: 1) Increase membership. Encourage people to become members. In the interest of sustainability, the Bernard Osher Foundation wants our OLLI to exceed 500 members. 2) Encourage volunteerism. Let us know if you would be willing to facilitate a discussion group, present a lecture, or teach a short course. Thank you for your continued support. We will look forward to seeing you on January 15 when we will hear David Schecter’s take on the past national elections. You can rest assured that you will be informed as well as entertained.

Shirley Bruegman, Director

“I very much appreciate your efforts to attract a diverse array of speakers.” “My friends encouraged me to take the class; I was definitely pleased that I did.” “Thank you for continuing to be creative in what you’re offering. I’m constantly sharing this program with my friends and fellow retirees.”

“An absolutely fascinating presentation—and right here in the San Joaquin Valley. Presenter was most articulate.”

Spring 2009 Calendar at a Glance Date & Time Location Event/Activity General Sessions – see Schedule of Activities for details January 15 • 3:30 - 5:00 pm Satellite Student Union Post-Mortem on the Presidential Elections and Pressing Issues January 28 • 3:30 - 5:00 pm Kremen Education Economic Turmoil and its Impact on Building, Room 140 People February 2 • 3:30 - 5:00 pm Satellite Student Union Vietnam: Impressions and Realities March 18 • Two sessions: Alice Peters Auditorium Origins of Rock & Roll 3:30 - 5:00 pm OR 5:30 - 7:00 pm (choose one) April 6 • 6:00 - 7:30 pm Satellite Student Union Freedom and the USSR April 30 • 3:30 - 5:00 pm Satellite Student Union Origins of Militant Islam and the Making of the Middle East Short Courses – see Schedule of Activities for details. Additional fees apply. February 3, 17, 24, March 3, Peters Building, Memoirs and Muses 10 & 17 • 10:00 - 11:30 am Room 194 February 4, 11, 18, & 25 • Alice Peters Auditorium Music and Nationalism 3:30 - 5:00 pm February 5, 12, 19, & 26 • Peters Building, Taking Care of Yourself—At Least 24 3:30 - 5:00 pm Room194 Hours Per Week February 9, 23, & March 2 • Alice Peters Auditorium Vietnam: Past and Present 3:30 - 5:00 pm February 10 • 3:30 - 5:00 pm Alice Peters Auditorium Gardens of the World February 17 & 24 • 1:00 Alice Peters Auditorium Forensic Science - 2:30 pm February 20 • 10 am Alice Peters Auditorium The History & Future of Plagues: 11:30 am What’s Up with Those Pesky Microbes? March 3, 5, 10, 12, 17 & 19 • Peters Building, Español for the Novice, Part III 3:30 - 5:00 pm Room 194 March 9, 16, 23 & 30 • 3:30 Alice Peters Auditorium Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On - 5:00 pm April 1, 22, 29 & May 6 • 3:30 Alice Peters Auditorium Only in America: The History of Rock - 5:00 pm & Roll April 9, 16, 30 & May 7 • Alice Peters Auditorium The Roaring Twenties 11:00 am - 12:30 pm April 13 • 3:30 - 5:00 pm Alice Peters Auditorium Italian Allure & the Dutch Landscape April 14, 21, 28 & May 5 • Alice Peters Auditorium Banned Books 3:30 - 5:00 pm Calendar continues on next page!

Featuring David L. Schecter, Ph.D. Antonio Avalos, Ph.D. Henry Delcore, Ph.D. Matthew Darling, D.M.A.

Terry Phillips Andreas Borgeas, J.D.

Deb Borofka, Ph.D. John Karr, Ph.D. Shirley Sprinkle Charles Ettner, Ph.D. Robert Boro Kevin Miller, Ph.D. Julie Oliver, M.S. Cathleen Colby Stephen Lewis, Ph.D. Matthew Darling, D.M.A. Allen Carden, Ph.D. Tina Mastropolito Bruno Michael G. Tate, Ph.D.

Field trips – see Schedule of Activities for details. Additional fees apply. January 29 • 1:00 -3:00 pm Fresno Met Museum Feathered Dinosaurs exhibit March 24 • 3:30 - 5 pm Henry Madden Library tour March 25 • 8:45 - 11:45 am Fresno Air National tour Guard April 2 • 3:30 - 5 pm Henry Madden Library tour April 3 • 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Earthquake Research bus trip — Parkfield April 14 • 1:00 - 3:00 pm Fresno Met Museum The Dutch Italianate exhibit Summer and Fall, 2009 - details will be available in late Spring, 2009 May 15 • 7:30 am - 5:30 pm Sequoia National Park bus trip June 10 • 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Late Fall, 2009

Squaw Valley Herb Gardens Treasures of Angkor Wat and Vietnam

docents docents Lt. Col. John Cotter docents Stephen Lewis, Ph.D. Tino Mastropolito Bruno Shirley Spencer & Sydney Bluestone

bus trip travel study program

Smithsonian Journeys

If you do NOT receive a confirmation before the first General Session on January 15, please plan to attend. We can confirm your membership at the door. And, if you wish, you can bring your Spring 2009 registration with you to the first General Session with Dr. David Schecter on January 15. The Fresno State campus is closed from December 24, 2008 through January 5, 2009. Important Things to Remember •

Seating is limited in many of the Short Courses and Field Trips, so return your Registration Form and payment as soon as possible.

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You will receive a confirmation letter upon receipt of your registration and payment. However, due to the volume of mail we receive and the holiday break, there may be a short delay in sending out the confirmations for Spring.

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All Osher activities (General Sessions, Short Courses, and Field Trips) are open ONLY to members. Due to space limitations, we cannot accommodate guests. Anyone can attend a General Session by becoming an Associate Member ($15 for the Spring 2009 semester). In fact, Associate members can attend TWO General Sessions of their choice! Or become a General Member ($55 single, $90 couple) and attend all six General Sessions.

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The OLLI office is open Monday through Friday from 9 am to 2 pm, so please be patient if you get our answering machine. Leave a voicemail and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

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Membership fees are non-refundable and nontransferable. If you must cancel a Field Trip or Short Course you’ve already registered for, you will receive a refund ONLY if we can fill your seat with another member.

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You may add Short Courses or Field Trips after your initial registration if space is still available.

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Please note the appropriate “relaxed” (free) parking lots for each session as printed in this brochure. The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute cannot be responsible for parking citations received by those parking in the wrong lots.

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PETERS EDUCATION CENTER Lyles Center

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BULLDOG LANE

GRADUATE LAB

DAIRY UNIT

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ICWT/WET

CATI

FUEL STATION

CIT TESTING

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LOT 5

AT FRESNO STATE

LOT 6

LOT 3

4/07

SERVICES

AUXILIARY

SAVE MART CENTER

MATOIAN WAY

LOT 2

SAVE MART CENTER PARKING

STUDENT RECREATION CENTER

Lot V

LOT 4

LOT 1

Lot A

UBC Lot

RODEO

Lot J

FEED MILL

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POULTRY UNIT

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SWINE UNIT

STUDENT HORSE CENTER

AGRONOMY

ANIMAL SCIENCE PAVILION

JUDGING PAVILION

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EMERGENCY TELEPHONE

MATOIAN WAY

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UNIV BUSINESS CENTER PARKING

DOJ FORENSICS LAB

SHIP/ REC

FOOD STORAGE

O'NEILL PARK

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MAIL PRINTING CENTER SERVICES

Lot C

SMITTCAMP ALUMNI HOUSE VISITORS CENTER

Meteorology Lab

ALLERGY FREE Demonstration GARDEN

UNIVERSITY BUSINESS CENTER

SCIENCE II

CONLEY ART

PETERS BUSINESS

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PBAT

SCIENCE

DOWNING PLANETARIUM

PLANETARIUM MUSEUM

PARKING METERS

INFO KIOSK

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BEEF CATTLE UNIT

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RECYCLE CALF BARN CENTER DAIRY PROCESSING SCIENCE GREENHOUSES

BARSTOW AVE

JOYAL ADMIN

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VETERINARY UNIT

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HORSE UNIT

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MOTORCYCLE PARKING

MAIN ENTRANCE

KREMEN SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

AMPHITHEATER

KEATS

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SAN RAMON AVE

THOMAS ADMINISTRATION

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

AG MECHANICS

FARM MACHINERY CENTER

CAMPUS FARM

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Lots N, O, P ENOLOGY UNIT

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AG OPERATIONS

VITICULTURE ENOLOGY EAST

RAISIN LAB

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Locations of OLLI Activities SPEECH ARTS

THE FOUNTAIN

LAB SCHOOL

KEATS AVE

UNIVERSITY CENTER

FREE SPEECH AREA

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BOOKSTORE

POST OFFICE

MCLANE HALL

ENGINEERING EAST

UNIV STUDENT UNION

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Chiller

TOWER

WATER

P POLICE/ PUBLIC SAFETY

VITICULTURE AND ENOLOGY RESEARCH CENTER

JACKSON AVE

Visitors with DMV-issued Disabled plates or placards may park at any parking meter when attending campus events.

FACULTY/STAFF PARKING

GOLD PERMIT

YELLOW PERMIT

BLUE PERMIT

FRONTAGE ROAD

SEQU OIA

BIRCH

DISABLED PARKING

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SYCAM RESIDENCE ORE HALLS ATRIUM

MADDEN LIBRARY

Under Construction 2006-08

PEACE GARDEN

PSYCH/ HUMAN SERV

STUDENT/PUBLIC PARKING

GREEN PERMIT

HALL

POOL

S HALL

GRAVE

HALL

ASPEN

FAMILY & FOOD SCI

EDUCATIONAL ANNEX

THE QUAD

SOCIAL SCIENCE

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MCKEE FISK

ENGINEERING WEST SAN RAMON AVE

Lots HD & E MH

BAKER

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GROSSE INDUSTRIAL TECH

ROPES COURSE

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CAMPUS DRIVE RESIDENCE DINING

SOUTH GYM

SAN BRUNO AVE

NORTH GYM

NORTH GYM ANNEX

SHAW AVE

SPALDING G. WATHEN TENNIS COURTS

WARMERDAM FIELD

BULLDOG DIAMOND

BARSTOW AVE

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MAPLE AVE

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PONDE

CEDAR AVE

CEDAR AVE

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ROSA

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CEDAR

PRICE AVE

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BACKER AVENUE

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WOODROW AVE

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BARTON AVE

PLANT OPERATIONS

MAPLE AVE

SIERRA VISTA AVE

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Locations of OLLI Activities at Fresno State

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute • 5005 N. Maple Avenue, M/S ED76 • Fresno, CA 93740 (559) 278-0008 • email: [email protected] • www.csufresno.edu/olli

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute cannot be responsible for parking citations received by those parking in the wrong lots.

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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Registration – Spring 2009 Member(s) Name(s): ______________________________________________________________________________________ Street:__________________________________________________________________________________________________ City/Zip _ ______________________________________________ Phone___________________________________________ Email Address____________________________________________________________________________________________ How did you hear about the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute?

 I’m an OLLI member  Heard from a friend  Newspaper  Brochure  Other _______________________________ Your age group:  50-60  61-70  71-80  80+ Are you:  retired  semi-retired  work PT  work FT MEMBERSHIP FEES – CHOOSE YOUR MEMBERSHIP TYPE: General Membership: $55 single, $90 couple. All General Sessions included; register below....................... $_ __________ Associate Membership: $15 per person. Register for TWO General Sessions below........................................ $_ __________ Post-Mortem on the Presidential Elections • Jan. 15 • 3:30 pm...............................................Number attending: _______ OUT Economic Turmoil and its Impact on People • Jan. 28 • 3:30 pm............................................Number attending: SOLD _______ Vietnam: Impressions and Realities • Feb. 2 • 3:30 pm . .............................................................Number attending: _______ Origins of Rock & Roll • Mar. 18 • CHOOSE ONE: SOLD o 3:30OUT pm OR o 5:30 pm ..............Number attending: _______ Freedom and the USSR • Apr. 6 • 6:00 pm ......................................................................................Number attending: _______ Origins of Militant Islam • Apr. 30 • 3:30 pm...................................................................................Number attending: _______ SHORT COURSES (available only with a paid General or Associate Membership): Memoirs and Muses (class meets 6 times)............................................................................................................ $30 per person Music and Nationalism (class meets 4 times) ..................................................................................................... $20 per person Taking Care of Yourself—At Least 24 Hours a Week (class meets 4 times)............................................... $30 per person Vietnam: A Past and Present Perspective (class meets 3 times).................................................................... $20 per person Forensic Science (class meets 2 times)................................................................................................................... $20 per person Gardens of the World (class meets 1 time)........................................................................................................... $15 per person History and Future of Plagues (class meets 1 time)........................................................................................... $15 per person Español for the Novice, Part III (class meets 6 times)......................................................................................... $30 per person Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On (class meets 4 times).......................................................................................... $20 per person Only in America: History of Rock & Roll (class meets 4 times)....................................................................... $20 per person The Roaring Twenties (class meets 4 times)......................................................................................................... $20 per person Italian Allure and the Dutch Landscape (class meeets 1 time)...................................................................... $15 per person Banned Books (class meets 4 times)....................................................................................................................... $20 per person

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FIELD TRIPS (available only with a paid General or Associate Membership): Feathered Dinosaurs at the Fresno Metropolitan Museum........................................................................... $10 per person Henry Madden Library Tour CHOOSE ONE: o Mar. 24 OR o Apr. 2 .............................................. $10 per person Air National Guard, Fresno.......................................................................................................................................... $10 per person Earthquake Research – Parkfield (bus trip)........................................................................................................... $57 per person The Dutch Italianate at the Fresno Metropolitan Museum............................................................................ $15 per person

$_ _________ OUT $_SOLD _________ $_ _________ OUT $_SOLD _________ $_ _________

TOTAL FEES:................................................................................................................................................................................. $ Payment Method:  Check(s) or money order(s) enclosed, made payable to California State University, Fresno  I authorize the use of my (circle one) VISA or Mastercard for: _____________ (amount) Card Number_ _______________________________________________Expires_ _______________________________ Cardholder’s Name_________________________________________________________________________________ Cardholder’s Signature_ _____________________________________________________________________________ Please return this registration form with payment to: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute; California State University, Fresno; 5005 N. Maple Avenue, M/S ED76; Fresno, CA 93740-8025

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