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BE CURIOUS · STAY INFORMED · HAVE FUN

FA L L 2 0 2 1 S E M E S T E R10th Anniversary

Shepherd University Lifelong Learning Program

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TABLE OF CONTENTS: FALL 2021ABOUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

COURSES

History of Medicine, Part 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Philip Roth’s Patrimony: A True Story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Plato’s Symposium: Love, Wine and Wisdom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Deep Dives—Podcasts as a Vehicle for Long Form Exploration of Ideas and Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

History of the US 1865 to Present . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

History of the US to 1865 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

American Higher Education – the Beginnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Appalachian Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Appalachian Music and Ethnomusicology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Café Society Discussion Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Evangelicalism: What it is? What it was? Can it Survive? . . . . . . . . . 6

CATF: Fan Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Mozart Operas: Don Giovanni and The Marriage of Figaro . . . . . . . 6

Tough Conversations: How to Speak to Others with Dignity and Disparity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

How do Writers Work their Magic on Us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Bringing Agnes Varda to Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Poems Inspired by Famous Paintings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Introduction to Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Why American Slavery Persisted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Exploring the Natural World—Earth’s Wild Music: Celebrating and Defending the Songs of the Natural World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Why We Still Need to Study the American Civil War . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Current International Issues Discussion Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

A Bridge from the Past: Reconnecting with the Rituals of Ancient Rome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Crossing Borders: Canadian Stories and Poems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Steps to Making Better Decisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Retirement Planning Today . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Pleistocene American Indian Ceremonial and Burial Practices . . 10Politics and Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Wild Writers Fiction Writing Retreat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

FASTEnER LAB COURSESIntroduction to MIG Welding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Decorative Woodworking Fundamentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Introduction to Laser Cutting and Engraving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Advanced Open Lab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

BROWN BAG LUNCHEON LECTURESTraveling with Collette Perspective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11The Warming of the Arctic: Its Impact of Our Economy, Culture, and Vulnerability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12How We Hear—the Basics . Hearing Loss and Coping Strategies, Sign Languages and Deaf Culture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Minor First Aid Problems and Remedies for your Pet . . . . . . . . . . 12Traveling with Premier World Discovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Backyard Poultry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Considering the Dao (or Tao) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Introduction to the World of Tea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Vincent Van Gogh: Man, Myth, Art, and Legacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Confused About Medicare? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

PRESIDENT’S LECTURE SERIESMeeting New Challenges: National Security in the 21st Century . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Who Owns History? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Anticipating the Plagues of Our Time: Genomics Detectives on Prospects for the 21st Century . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

DAY TOURS AND EVENTSPhipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Mattress Factory, and Randyland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Kreeger Museum, Washington, D .C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Shepherd University vs . Slippery Rock Football Game . . . . . . . . . 15

NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL TOURSPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania Art and History Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16A Culinary Journey through Tuscany . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Discover Greece: In the Footsteps of Paul the Apostle . . . . . . . . . . 16National Parks of America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Canadian Rockies and Glacier National Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17South Africa Adventure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

INTEREST GROUPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18CALENDAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19THANK YOU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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Welcome to the Shepherd University Lifelong Learning Program! We celebrate our 10th anniversary of lifelong learning at Shepherd University this year. We began in the fall of 2011 and continue seeking members and new programming. Beginning this fall, we are adding the Shepherdstown Film Society (SFS) to our programming. We will continue the mission that was started by the SFS in 2004 and show free films in Reynolds Hall on Friday evenings at 7 p.m., which are open to the public as well as to students, faculty and staff of the University. Each film is followed by a discussion. The Shepherdstown Film Society is a partner with the Scarborough Society. Without their support, SFS would not be possible.

COVID-19 did not deter us from holding classes this year; we continued to work through it by Zooming our classes and lectures. As we begin to come out of the pandemic and things begin to open and look normal again, we look forward to having students meet in-person. Shepherd has lifted the mask mandate for all those who are vaccinated. People who have not received a vaccination must still wear a mask on campus in all buildings. Since the pandemic continues to be an evolving situation, we ask that you review Shepherd's current COVID-19 policies at www.shepherd.edu/covid-19.

As we prepare for in-person courses and lectures, we are also mindful of those who may be some distance from or not able to come to campus. Or perhaps you don’t want to deal with parking on campus. Whatever the reason, we have purchased Meeting Owl Pro cameras for a hybrid experience. These are state-of-the art cameras that provide a panoramic view of everyone in the classroom and also feature the lecturer as well as those who are Zooming. It’s quite sophisticated and will help us to facilitate classes wherever you may be. Look for the listings marked with an asterisk in the catalog.

We will be offering tours again this fall. Many lifelong learners are ready to travel, see, and be seen. Please take a look at the tours we are offering and sign up today.

We have several new brown bag lectures and an exciting lineup of courses and instructors this semester. New instructors this spring include Dr. Frank McClusky, retired provost for American Public University System, teaching Plato’s Symposium: Love, Wine and Wisdom; Stark Harbour, a Shepherd graduate completing his doctorate, teaching two US History courses and Difficult Conversations: How to Speak to Others with Dignity and Disparity; Dr. James Broomall, retired associate provost for professional and continuing studies at the University of Delaware, discussing American Higher Education—The Beginnings; Pam Lilly, local author, facilitating How Do Writers Work Their Magic on Us?; Bill Palmer, former teacher instructing Introduction to Computers—An Overview; Dave Smith, a USGS scientist, guiding Steps to Making Better Decisions; Dr. Frances Bernstein, a retired professor of ancient history and archaeology and an authority on ancient Rome, instructing A Bridge From The Past: Reconnecting With The Rituals Of Ancient Rome; and Matt Howard, focusing on Pleistocene American Indian Ceremonial and Burial Practices.

We welcome back our recurring instructors with Dr. Rich Casuccio teaching the History of Medicine, Part 2; Mark Kohut facilitating Philip Roth’s Patrimony: A True Story and Bringing Agnes Varda to Life; Dr. Marty Amerikaner presenting Deep Dives using Podcasts; Rev. Terry Culler discussing Evangelicalism: What it is? What it was? Can it Survive?; and Gaby Tokach presenting CATF: Fan Favorites. David Rampy is back with Mozart Operas; Roger Bernstein depicts Poems Inspired by Paintings; Nancy Spannaus will share Why American Slavery Persisted; and Leah Rampy is sharing Exploring The Natural World—Earth’s Wild Music: Celebrating and Defending the Songs Of the Natural World. Bob O’Connor will share Why We Still Need to Study the American Civil War; as Fred Turco continues conversations with the International Issues Discussion Group. Sara Smith will lead Canadian Stories and Poems while Lee Doty’s Wild Writers’ creative writing class will once again meet at Capon Springs Resort for discussion, sharing, and time to write. And Daniel Bennett joins us again with Political Messaging.

Please join us for classes with your favorite instructors as well as some new leaders. Be an active participant in the Shepherd University Lifelong Learning Program and become a member! Sign up for classes, lectures and volunteer to serve as a class assistant. Get involved today! Above all, stay healthy, and stay connected.

Karen Rice ‘12 M.B.A. Director of Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning

KAREN RICE ‘12 M .B .A .

Director of Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning

DEAR LIFELONG LEARNERS

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MISSION The Lifelong Learning Program at Shepherd University is a volunteer member-driven program dedicated to offering stimulating academic courses and activities to the community.

MEMBERSHIPGold Member: Annual Fee is $325All-inclusive membership for one year. Includes all enrollment fees, all lectures, discounts on tours, free parking decal for lots on East and West Campus with access to shuttle bus, and invitations to special events. Spouses and domestic partners are eligible to join for an additional $175.Silver Member: Annual Fee is $85Includes the brown bag luncheon lectures and discounts on tours. Enrollment fees apply.One-Time Trial OfferAll new participants who have not taken any lifelong learning courses are eligible to take classes for $99 per course for the first semester without paying the membership fee. This introductory offer is not available to former students.Scholarships The Shepherd University Lifelong Learning Program provides a limited number of scholarships to participants who would not otherwise be able to attend a course. The scholarship is good for one course and unlimited brown bag lectures per semester. Inquire about a scholarship by contacting Karen Rice at 304-876-5135. Classes and lectures are free to Shepherd University faculty, staff, and students.

REQUIRED TEXTBOOKSSome of the courses require students to obtain books or materials essential to the class. Four Season Books is offering our students a 15 percent discount on books. Mention the Shepherd University Lifelong Learning Program to receive the discount.

BECOME AN INSTRUCTORShare your passion.Inspire others to learn and explore. Interact and engage with peers and community members. The Shepherd University Lifelong Learning Program is looking for course instructors. The program is an academic cooperative that provides mature adults with opportunities for intellectual development, cultural stimulation, and social interaction. Program classes are developed and taught by volunteers who share their time and knowledge.To become an instructor, please contact Karen Rice, director of continuing education and lifelong learning at 304-876-5135 or [email protected].

BECOME A CLASSROOM ASSISTANTThe Shepherd University Lifelong Learning Program is looking for volunteers to be class assistants. Class assistants assist the

instructors in the classroom and with Zoom meetings by allowing students into the meeting and monitoring the chat screen. If you would like to volunteer to be a class assistant in one or more of your classes, please contact Karen Rice at 304-876-5135 or [email protected]. Thank you for volunteering!

INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICYLifelong Learning classes will be canceled if the University is closed. Should an extreme weather emergency or power or water failure warrant the closing of offices and/or canceling or altering the schedule of classes and events by the President, public notification will be made via the Shepherd website, Rave text-messaging system, and area radio and television stations. Announcements of emergency plans will also be available by calling 304-876-5000.

PARKINGFree Shepherd University parking decals are an exclusive benefit included with gold membership. If you are enrolled in the Shepherd University Lifelong Learning Program but are not a Gold Member and wish to park your vehicle on campus, you may purchase a decal from the Shepherd University Police Department. The purchased decal will permit you to park in specified areas on campus while attending class. It is to be affixed on the outside back window of your vehicle and is valid until August 1, 2022. Those vehicles parked on campus without a decal may receive a parking ticket.Park in These LotsA parking decal will allow you to park in the following lots on campus: A-Lot, C-Lot, King Street, F-Lot, G-Lot, H-Lot. The Pan Tran shuttle bus picks up riders every 30 minutes (on the hour and half-hour) from the H-Lot between Dunlop and Printz Halls, G-Lot at the Frank Center adjacent to the Wellness Center, and stops in front of the Erma Ora Byrd Hall and the Student Center on the East Campus. NOTE: Parking is free when the University is on break, between 5 p.m. and 8 a.m., weekdays or weekends (there are exceptions, such as graduation or football games.).Purchase a Parking DecalTo purchase a decal, submit a parking application (one per vehicle), your vehicle registration, driver’s license, and payment to Shepherd University Police Department, Moler Hall, 133 Campus Hill Drive (West Campus), during office hours. The cost is $35 for the year. To learn more, visit www.shepherd.edu/parking-on-campus or call 304-876-5374.Parking in ShepherdstownShepherdstown has made parking simpler. Download the free Passport Mobile Parking app at https://ppprk.com/park. You will receive parking alerts on your phone and can extend the amount of time on your meter as needed.For vehicles displaying a handicapped placard/or license plates, the town offers free parking at any town parking meter, in addition to the handicapped-designated spaces.

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COURSESHISTORY OF MEDICINE, PART 2*INSTRUCTOR: Richard Casuccio, M.D.LOCATION: Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education, Multipurpose RoomTIME: 9-10:30 a.m.COST: Free for Gold member; $60 for Silver member

MONDAYS, SEPTEMBER 13, 20, 27, OCTOBER 4, 11, 18This lectures series is a continuation of last autumn’s course. Starting in Colonial times, this series will feature Dr. Benjamin Rush who was not only a Founding Father, but also the physician to the Founding Fathers. Here was a man who was literally in the middle of everyone and everything during a critical time in our nation’s history. Knowing him allows us to better know the historical, political, social, and medical roots of our country. Thereafter, Golden Ratio and its associated Cosmic Number will be explained. This is an interesting tale that will merge the disciplines of art, mathematics, architecture, chemistry, physics, biology, and nearly everything else in a search for beauty in just about everything. The series will conclude with an historical review of epidemics and pandemics that have occurred through recorded time.

PHILIP ROTH’S PATRIMONY: A TRUE STORY*INSTRUCTOR: Mark KohutLOCATION: Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education, Multipurpose RoomTIME: 9-10:30 a.m.COST: Free for Gold member; $60 for Silver memberREQUIRED TEXT: Patrimony: A True Story by Philip Roth

MONDAYS, SEPTEMBER 13, 20, 27, OCTOBER 4, 11, 18Many think that Philip Roth was the greatest American writer of the second half of the 20th century, with a little spillover. Differing judgments dogged him as a writer and a man. “Everyone is talking about how you have embraced and succeeded as a postmodernist writer in your latest [The Counterlife, 1986]”, said Terry Gross on NPR. Philip, with friendly exasperation stated, “Terry, I don't even know what the word ‘postmodern’ means; I just try to tell the story I must in the best way I can.” With Patrimony, the book we will be reading, that meant an emotionally honest memoir of his father; a kind of verbal open heart surgery of Roth himself - American realism unto his father’s death. It was written at the beginning of his most productive decade, 1991. The class style is slow reading analogous to the Slow Food movement; savoring; feeling; around fifty pages a week. The text rules; characters, scenes, themes, meanings, the language; life and life only rules from our experience and knowledge. The class’s teacher has read all Roth has written and more. Philip shopped at his bookstore long ago. Philip asked about a book I knew about! I wrote Philip in the 1990s and got a generous answer, the best joke line I will repeat in class.

PLATO’S SYMPOSIUM: LOVE, WINE AND WISDOM* INSTRUCTOR: Frank McCluskey, Ph.D.LOCATION: Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education, Multipurpose RoomTIME: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.COST: Free to Gold member; $60, Silver memberSUGGESTED TEXT: Plato’s Symposium, translated by Seth Benardete (2013)

MONDAYS, SEPTEMBER 13, 20, 27, OCTOBER 4, 11, 18Join us for a dinner party featuring Socrates and some of the most prominent citizens of ancient Athens. We will do a close reading of Plato’s dialogue that talks about the nature of the gods, love, intoxication, beauty, madness, and (of course) philosophy. We will incorporate information on Attic tragedy, Greek myths and touch on food and wine in the ancient world. We will situate the story in the timeline, where Socrates taught Plato, who in turn taught Aristotle. No previous philosophy is required.

DEEP DIVES—PODCASTS AS A VEHICLE FOR LONG FORM EXPLORATION OF IDEAS AND ISSUES*INSTRUCTOR: Marty Amerikaner, Ph.D.LOCATION: Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education, Multipurpose RoomTIME: 1-2:30 p.m.COST: Free to Gold member; $60, Silver member

MONDAYS, SEPTEMBER 13, 20, 27, OCTOBER 4, 11, 18Podcasts are a relatively new internet-based medium allowing for extended exploration of ideas and issues of all sorts. Indeed, according to podcasthousing.org, there are over one million podcasts available! They’re easy to access, require no payments, and have become very popular, I’ve become hooked in recent months, as I listen to a variety of them while taking extended walks around town. In this class, we will explore a sample of podcasts that I believe provide strong examples of extended and rather thorough discussions of interesting, important ideas and issues. Although the primary focus will be on current social, policy, or cultural issues, I’m open to including examples from other interest areas (e.g. art, history, music, pop culture, sports, cooking) that reflect participants’ interests. The only “homework” will be an option to listen to parts or all of the podcasts during the week before upcoming classes. But that is optional – I’ll be playing all or key parts in class to focus our discussions. Just come to class eager to listen and discuss what we hear as I periodically stop the playback, and we can share our reactions to the presentations.

“I found a community of kindred spirits." —John Splaine, Ed.D.

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HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES 1865 TO PRESENTINSTRUCTOR: Stark HarbourLOCATION: Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education, AuditoriumTIME: 1:10-2 p.m.COST: Free to Gold member; $60, Silver member

MONDAY, WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAYS, BEGINNING AUGUST 23This course surveys the basic political, economic, and social forces in the rise of the republic from sectional conflict to a major international role. Moving from Reconstruction to the recent decade, it covers the evolution of the nation from an agrarian to an industrial society.

HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES TO 1865INSTRUCTOR: Stark HarbourLOCATION: Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education, AuditoriumTIME: 2:10-3 p.m.COST: Free to Gold member; $60, Silver member

MONDAY, WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAYS, BEGINNING AUGUST 23This survey course examines the basic political, economic, and social forces in the formation and development of the American nation from the Colonial Period through the Civil War.

AMERICAN HIGHER EDUCATION—THE BEGINNINGS*INSTRUCTOR: James Broomall, Ed.D.LOCATION: Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education, Multipurpose RoomTIME: 3-4:30 p.m.COST: Free to Gold member; $60, Silver member

MONDAYS, SEPTEMBER 13, 20, 27, OCTOBER 4Through interactive discussion and short lectures, the course will examine the birth and evolution of American higher education. Beginning with the Colonial colleges and ending with the passage of the Morrill Act in 1862, we will visit the foundations of one of the nation’s most enduring and influential institutions. Along the journey, we will meet Puritans, pragmatists, protestors, and politicians.

APPALACHIAN LITERATURE*INSTRUCTORS: Sylvia Shurbutt, Ph.D.LOCATION: Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education, Room 165TIME: 5-6:15 p.m.COST: Free to Gold member; $15, Silver member

MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS, BEGINNING AUGUST 23Appalachian Literature is a course designed to survey the rich and diverse literature associated with the geographical region known as Appalachia. Both traditional writers identified with the area, such as Harriet Arnow and Jesse Stuart, as well as contemporary writers Silas House, Frank X Walker, 2021 One Book One West Virginia common reading author Marie Manilla, Nikki Giovanni, and Gretchen Moran Laskas, will be explored in the course—with the intention of understanding the region, the importance of community and activism, in which all of these writers are involved in varying degrees, and the prominence and power of place. Through the study of literature and storytelling traditions, students will gain an understanding of the many voices and diverse cultural traditions and heritage of Appalachia—from the Celtic influence on the region to Cherokee and Affrilachian traditions and others.

APPALACHIAN MUSIC AND ETHNOMUSICOLOGY*INSTRUCTOR: Rachael MeadsLOCATION: Knutti Hall, Room 202TIME: 6:30-9:10 p.m.COST: Free to Gold member; $60, Silver member

MONDAYS, BEGINNING AUGUST 23Students will gain an understanding of the role of music within historical and contemporary communities of southern Appalachia – particularly West Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Kentucky. The course will introduce students to the field of ethnomusicology by exploring Appalachian’s diverse musical traditions and genres, how they contribute to identify formation, and their contribution to contemporary popular culture around the world. Cultural studies research methods will be employed in the course, and the following musical genres will be explored: Native American music, balladry, sacred music, old-time, bluegrass, blues, coal/work songs, civil rights and other protest music, among others. Emphasis will be placed on historical and socio-cultural trends in the region, the roles of women and minorities, and the struggle for social and environmental justice.

CAFÉ SOCIETY DISCUSSION GROUPINSTRUCTOR: Daniel BennettLOCATION: ZoomTIME: 8:30-10 a.m.COST: Free to the public

EVERY TUESDAY, EXCEPT HOLIDAYSThis discussion group is designed to foster a more robust civil society, more cohesive and interactive communities, greater media literacy, and a more informed and engaged public through “coffee shop” conversations about contemporary social and political issues. By engaging in a meaningful exchange of ideas and perspectives, these conversations can enliven the core of democracy and empower communities and individuals.

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EVANGELICALISM: WHAT IT IS? WHAT IT WAS? CAN IT SURVIVE?*INSTRUCTOR: Rev. Terry CullerLOCATION: Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education, Multipurpose RoomTIME: 10:30 a.m.-noonCOST: Free to Gold member; $60, Silver member

TUESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 14, 21, 28, OCTOBER 5, 12, 19The word "evangelicalism" is tossed around in all sorts of media and discussions ranging from religious to political. If you ask people what they mean by this word the answers are often so varied that it is easy for anyone to see there is no consensus about what evangelicalism is or who evangelicals are. This class will explore the history of evangelicalism and the use of the word as we try to determine what the future might hold for this approach to Christian thought and life.

CATF: FAN FAVORITESINSTRUCTOR: Gaby Tokach LOCATION: Center for Contemporary Arts, Room 230TIME: 10:30 a.m.-noonCOST: Free to Gold member; $60, Silver member

TUESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 14, 21, 28, OCTOBER 5, 12, 19The class will pick their favorite plays from previous seasons and revisit the scripts. Discussions with playwrights and other artists from the original production will shed new meaning about the play. Students will create dramaturgical packages to create a deeper understanding of each play. Students new to CATF will get a solid production history of the Festival and context to experience the new plays of 2022.

MOZART OPERAS: DON GIOVANNI AND THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO*INSTRUCTOR: David RampyLOCATION: Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education, Multipurpose RoomTIME: 1-2:30 p.m.COST: Free to Gold member; $60, Silver member

TUESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 14, 21, 28, OCTOBER 5, 12, 19Mozart...what else needs to be said? The music of Mozart is rightfully loved by all people then and through the years to the present. Opera was central to Mozart's music making. He did two remarkable things with opera: he brought common everyday people and events into opera and at the same time brought opera itself to the common everyday audience. This semester we will concentrate on two of Mozart's masterpieces: Don Giovanni and The Marriage of Figaro. We will listen to each opera in its entirety, one act each session. This will give us the opportunity to get into the characters, plot, social significance, and the music of these important operas. Get ready to dive head first into some of the most beautiful music ever written.

TOUGH CONVERSATIONS: HOW TO SPEAK TO OTHERS WITH DIGNITY AND DISPARITYINSTRUCTOR: Stark HarbourLOCATION: Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education, Room 164TIME: 1-2:30 p.m.COST: Free to Gold member; $60, Silver member

TUESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 14, 21, 28, OCTOBER 5, 12, 19This six-week course is a primer in how we communicate with others. It specifically addresses the ways in which we communicate with those that are different from ourselves. In class, we will briefly address some of the systemic inequalities that have existed since the founding of the United States into the present day. Participants should be ready to actively listen and participate in our weekly group discussions which place understanding and compassion for the lived experiences of others at the heart of communicating in society.

HOW DO WRITERS WORK THEIR MAGIC ON US? SECRETS REVEALED BY LOCAL AUTHORS*INSTRUCTOR: Lock 38 authorsLOCATION: Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education, Room 164TIME: 3-4:30 p.m.COST: Free to Gold member; $60, Silver member

TUESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 21, 28, OCTOBER 5, 12, 19, 26In this class for both readers and writers, we will investigate the art of storytelling by exploring various elements of the craft. While reading excerpts from both best sellers and local Lock 38 authors, we will understand how writers generate realistic, engaging plots; create genuine, engaging, or infuriating characters; evoke emotional responses; craft distinctive voices; manipulate the story’s mood, and make historical fiction come alive. Lock 38 authors include: Pam Clark, Patty Bain Bachner, Lee Doty, John Deupree, Ginny Fite, Alan Gibson, and Leila Ryland Swain.

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BRINGING AGNES VARDA TO LIFE*INSTRUCTOR: Mark KohutLOCATION: Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education, Multipurpose RoomTIME: 10-11:30 a.m.COST: Free to Gold member; $60, Silver member

WEDNESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 15, 22, 29, OCTOBER 6, 13, 20Two great directors had their Shepherdstown feature film debuts in our spring Lifelong Learning semester. It was sold out Zoom theater. One, Agnes Varda, was a neglected lifelong artist in cinema with a body of work that we are now catching up with. Agnes had a sensibility of genius; talent and eyes and a mind worth plumbing and feeling. She started as a photographer, was always one, even as she moved into photographs that moved. You will remember in The Gleaners and I where she worked that very fact historically into her movie. She did her first movie, in France, in the decade before the famous French New Wave directors went global. Jean-Luc Godard and François Truffaut had nothing on her but their connections and being male when males ruled. (It was kind to call Ms. Varda the godmother of the French New Wave, the film movement of the 50s and 60s.) We will watch at least three of her best movies, from early and late in her creative life; maybe some shorts as well. There is so much to see and say about any of her movies and we will. We will get to her deepest patterns of insight; the breadth and depth of her vision in a class where discussion rules—although you can also come if only just to sit, watch, and listen.

POEMS INSPIRED BY FAMOUS PAINTINGS*INSTRUCTOR: Roger BernsteinLOCATION: Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education, Multipurpose RoomTIME: 1:30-3 p.m.COST: Free to Gold member; $60, Silver member

WEDNESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 15, 22, 29, OCTOBER 6, 13, 20Plutarch, the 1st century CE philosopher, biographer, and essayist said, “painting is silent poetry and poetry is painting that speaks.” We will discuss the ways poems illuminate paintings through the synergy of two genres. Who better than a poet to peer into the soul of a painting and bring to life a verbal translation of a great work of art. And who better than class participants to bring forth diverse, personal impressions when one art touches another. Poems and images will be available on-line throughout the course. Poets include Wislawa Symborska, William Carlos Williams, W.H Auden, Linda Pastan, William Hirsch, and Anne Sexton. Painters include Edward Hopper, Henri Rousseau, Vincent van Gogh, Rembrandt, Pieter Bruegel the Elder, among others.

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS—AN OVERVIEWINSTRUCTOR: Bill PalmerLOCATION: Scarborough Library, Room 307TIME: 3:30-5 p.m.COST: Free to Gold member; $60, Silver member

WEDNESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 15, 22, 29, OCTOBER 6, 13, 20This introduction presents basic concepts associated with computers and their use. Students learn why computers and application software are studied, what a computer is, what a computer does, and how a computer knows what to do. The components of a computer are described, including input devises, the central processing unit, memory, output devices, and auxiliary storage. Students discover how system software is different from application software, and become acquainted with the purpose of some application software packages. Networks, the internet and the World Wide Web are introduced. Finally, students find out how to purchase, install and maintain a personal computer.

WHY AMERICAN SLAVERY PERSISTED*INSTRUCTOR: Nancy SpannausLOCATION: Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education, Multipurpose RoomTIME: 3:30-5 p.m.COST: Free to Gold member; $60, Silver member

WEDNESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 15, 22, 29, OCTOBER 6The American colonies were the international leaders in abolishing slavery, including being the place where the first abolition society was established. And when the Constitution was established, according to Abraham Lincoln, there was a general consensus that slavery was on its way to extinction. Why then did it take a Civil War, 70 years later, to abolish this horror? Nancy Spannaus, author of Hamilton Versus Wall Street: The Core Principles of the American System of Economics, will present her answer to this question in this four-week class: Because the United States failed to adopt the American System principles laid out by Alexander Hamilton.

Nancy Spannaus

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EXPLORING THE NATURAL WORLD—EARTH’S WILD MUSIC: CELEBRATING AND DEFENDING THE SONGS OF THE NATURAL WORLD*INSTRUCTOR: Leah Rampy, Ph.D.LOCATION: Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education, Multipurpose RoomTIME: 9-10:30 a.m.COST: Free to Gold member; $60, Silver memberREQUIRED TEXT: Earth's Wild Music: Celebrating and Defending the Songs of the Natural World by Kathleen Dean Moore

THURSDAYS, SEPTEMBER 16, 23, 30, OCTOBER 7, 14, 21There is a long, rich history of nature writers who have captivated our imagination, enriched our collective knowledge, and encouraged social change. Our views of the living world can be enlivened and enhanced by authors who take us beyond our current understanding of life on Earth, opening us to a different way of seeing the world. Kathleen Dean Moore is a philosopher, activist and writer. Her latest book, published in 2021, Earth's Wild Music: Celebrating and Defending the Songs of the Natural World, invites us into a place of breathtaking beauty, alive with the sounds of frogs, whales, grizzly bears, birds, wolves, and children. In rich prose, Moore describes living beings with such detail and clarity that we too glimpse the incredible wonder of this Earth. But Moore is no Pollyanna; she also invites us to bear witness to the grief and sorrow arising from all that has been lost in our lifetime. Join us as we explore this symphony of sound through the written word, photos, and videos, and open our ears to the wild music all around us.

WHY WE STILL NEED TO STUDY THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR*INSTRUCTOR: Bob O’ConnorLOCATION: Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education, Room 164TIME: 9-10:30 a.m.COST: Free for Gold member; $60 for Silver member

THURSDAYS, SEPTEMBER 16, 23, 30, OCTOBER 7, 14, 21Who would have thought that the cartoons of Saint Nick by Thomas Nast were actually part of a purposeful propaganda campaign during the Civil War? Or that many of the original Civil War officers were elected, not chosen for their experience or schooling? Or that those who stereotyped the United States Colored Troops soldiers as "illiterate" failed to notice that many of the white soldiers, both Union and Confederate, could not read or write? These topics and others such as racism, the growth of communication, and advances in medical technology will be examined in this course taught by local Civil War author and historian, Bob O'Connor.

CURRENT INTERNATIONAL ISSUES DISCUSSION GROUPINSTRUCTOR: Fred TurcoLOCATION: ZoomTIME: Noon-1:30 p.m.COST: Free for Gold member; $60 for Silver member

THURSDAYS, SEPTEMBER 16, 23, 30, OCTOBER 7, 14, 21The discussion group will cover current events around the world. Participants are expected to provide their understanding of the current discussion subjects. Materials will be sent for extra reading however, more information is welcomed.

Leah Rampy's class in Canaan Valley

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A BRIDGE FROM THE PAST: RECONNECTING WITH THE RITUALS OF ANCIENT ROMEINSTRUCTOR: Frances Bernstein, Ph.D.LOCATION: Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education, Room 164TIME: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.COST: Free for Gold member; $60 for Silver memberTEXT: Classical Living, Frances Bernstein, Ph.D. Harper San Francisco, 2000 (Kindle or Amazon)

THURSDAYS, SEPTEMBER 16, 23, 30, OCTOBER 7, 14, 21My team of archaeologists worked long summer days inside the homes of ancient Pompeians. We measured, photographed, and recorded the colorful scenes painted on the lararia (household shrines). Our deeply personal responses to these powerful archetypal images of gods and goddesses, nymphs and heroes, birds, dogs, snakes, flowers, trees, labyrinths, and rituals formed a bridge and a sacred connection spanning two millennia. In this class, we follow the sacred Roman calendar with the gods and goddesses as nature-based spiritual guides. These deities drew the Romans into harmony with nature and grounded all life, charting the path of sacred time by following the cycle of birth, growth, fullness, death, and rebirth. We move through the year, from winter’s purification rituals to the warm fullness of spring, the bittersweet heat of summer and autumn’s introspective thresholds. Using Classical Living as text, we will discuss the first six months in the six fall class sessions. I will share with you the ancient Roman rituals and festivals and suggest modern rituals to help create meaningful new traditions. Our discussion begins with January; a month when the Romans gave gifts of warm honey cake to banish darkness, bring about harmonious relationships, and savor the sweetness of the coming year.

CROSSING BORDERS: CANADIAN STORIES AND POEMS*INSTRUCTOR: Sara SmithLOCATION: Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education, Multipurpose RoomTIME: 1-2:30 p.m.COST: Free for Gold member; $60 for Silver member

THURSDAYS, SEPTEMBER 16, 23, 30, OCTOBER 7, 14, 21The writings of Margaret Atwood, Thomas King, Bharati Mukherjee, and Alice Munro reveal both the physical, emotional, and metaphorical boundaries that separate people and impede an understanding of others. These stories capture the diversity of experience, expression, and thought and may perhaps open some of the walls that divide. Munro grew up in southern Ontario, the setting of many of her stories, where reading was considered a luxury and she was trained to do domestic work. Her stories are frequently about absence and loss with many layers crisscrossing time and memory and place. Mukherjee writes that she wanted to make the familiar exotic and the exotic familiar. Born in Calcutta, she spent 15 years in Canada before immigrating to America, where she believed assimilation and acceptance would be easier. Her stories frequently reflect Indian mythology and dramatize the immigrant’s desire to be “visible in honorable ways and to be acknowledged as a person rather than an ethnic stereotype.” Atwood, whose frequent theme in poetry and fiction is that of foreignness and survival, describes herself as a “buoyant doomsayer." In her early years spent in the wilderness, she was taught to think with scientific precision and believe in the absolute equality between the sexes. She says that although her settings are real, the characters are not; her stories are not autobiographical. King, an aboriginal rights activist of Cherokee and Greek ancestry, has lived and taught in Canada since 1980. His narratives are frequently told in the traditional oral storytelling style of trickster stories. He acknowledges that his approach to race and identity is “a difficult thing to navigate if you sort of sit in that border zone...it’s not quite this, not quite that.”

STEPS TO MAKING BETTER DECISIONS*INSTRUCTOR: Dave SmithLOCATION: Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education, Room 164TIME: 3-4:30 p.m.COST: Free for Gold member; $60 for Silver member

THURSDAYS, SEPTEMBER 16, 23, 30, OCTOBER 7, 14, 21We make myriad decisions every day and throughout our lives. Most are simple ‘no brainers,’ but some are difficult. What makes those choices hard? Is a good decision determined by the outcome even though decisions involve an element of chance? What are the steps leading to a quality decision? Important problems and opportunities that we face warrant a systematic approach to decision-making. We will discuss the decision-making process that has emerged over recent decades from management science, engineering, economics, psychology, and mathematics. The practical guidelines and tools applied in professional settings to reach better decisions are equally effective in everyday lives. The course will mix short presentations with group discussions.

RETIREMENT PLANNING TODAYINSTRUCTOR: Edward Slonaker COST: $49

SESSION I: SaturdaysLOCATION: ZoomTIME: 9 a.m.–noon

SESSION II: ThursdaysLOCATION: White Hall, Room 203TIME: 6–9 p.m.

SESSION 1: SATURDAYS, SEPTEMBER 25, OCTOBER 2SESSION 2: THURSDAYS, SEPTEMBER 30, OCTOBER 7 Learn how to: manage investment risks, use new tax laws to your advantage, make informed decisions about your company retirement plan, and adjust your estate plan to function properly under the new laws. Money is only one aspect of retirement planning. This course blends financial education with life planning to help you build wealth, align your money with your values, and achieve your retirement lifestyle goals. The goal is to provide high-quality, generic education without any mention of specific financial products or services. Couples may attend together for a single registration fee. Class sizes are limited so register today.

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FASTEnER LAB COURSESINTRODUCTION TO MIG WELDINGINSTRUCTOR: Kay Dartt LOCATION: Center for Contemporary Arts II, Room 126, FASTEnER LabTIME: 5:30-7:30 p.m.COST: Free for Gold member; $30 for Silver member, $100 Lab Fee

MONDAY & WEDNESDAYS, AUGUST 30, SEPTEMBER 1, 8, 13, 15, 20Metal inert gas (MIG) welding is an exciting and quick way to learn the fundamentals of structurally joining metal. The course will cover basic processes, safety procedures, materials, and design techniques for MIG welding by making a tabletop lamp. Students should come with safety glasses and a pair of leather welding gloves, which are available at the Shepherd University Bookstore. Limited space available.

DECORATIVE WOODWORKING FUNDAMENTALSINSTRUCTOR: Mike Mendez LOCATION: Center for Contemporary Arts II, Room 126, FASTEnER Lab TIME: 1-3 p.m.COST: Free for Gold member; $30 for all others, $100 Lab Fee

SATURDAYS, SEPTEMBER 4, 11, 18, 25, OCTOBER 2Learn the fundamentals of fine woodworking, explore the characteristics of wood, and learn how to select the best wood for specific uses while creating a decorative box. Obtain hands-on experience using a variety of tools, with an emphasis on safety in addition to proper equipment maintenance. Class includes lectures, demos, and one-on-one instruction. No prior experience is necessary. Limited space available.

PLEISTOCENE AMERICAN INDIAN CEREMONIAL AND BURIAL PRACTICESINSTRUCTOR: Matthew “Maasaw” HowardLOCATION: Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education, Room 164TIME: 9-10:30 a.m.COST: Free for Gold member; $60 for Silver member

FRIDAYS, SEPTEMBER 17, 24, OCTOBER 1, 8, 15, 22By the end of the Ice Age or “Pleistocene,” Native people arrived in North America across the Bering Land Bridge, a wide section of land exposed due to lowered sea levels. Paleo-Indians were big-game hunters and gatherers of plants and other foodstuffs. The tundra was home to large game animals, such as mammoth, mastodon, bison, giant ground sloth, and musk ox. Matthew "Maasaw" Howard will share his research and field discoveries from multiple American Indian sites from Canada to Virginia covering a period of over 10,000 years.

POLITICS AND MESSAGING*INSTRUCTOR: Daniel BennettLOCATION: Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education, Room 164TIME: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.COST: Free for Gold member; $60 for Silver member

FRIDAYS, SEPTEMBER 17, 24, OCTOBER 1, 8, 15, 22Our class will be a survey of effective political messaging. In the age of deep fakes and bots, we will learn how to be discerning consumers. And, we will cover great political messaging from Shakespeare to the 2018 midterms. We will dissect clever slogans, propaganda posters, negative advertising, and stump speeches. And there will be time to discuss topical issues and workshop messaging campaigns for them that might sway voters.

“WILD WRITERS” FICTION WRITERS’ RETREATINSTRUCTOR: Lee DotyLOCATION: Capon Springs Retreat and Farm Capon Springs, WVCOST: $409 for member; $459 for non-member

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12-WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15The Wild Writers Fiction Retreat will again be held at beautiful Capon Springs and Farms, (www.caponsprings.net). The retreat includes lecture and discussion, workshops, and plenty of writing time. Writers will enjoy a panel discussion by members of Lock 38, a group of local authors with invaluable knowledge and experience to share, engage with Shepherd University’s own Dr. James Pate in discussion and writing exercises, and participate in other organized sessions to be announced. Writers are also encouraged to read George Saunders’ delightful new book, A Swim in a Pond in the Rain, for cocktail hour discussion. During breaks, lifelong learners may enjoy mountain hikes, swimming, fishing, tennis, great food, and conversation. Join us for our fourth writers retreat and start that short story, finish your novel, or find a writing buddy.

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Kay Dartt talks about 3D printing The FASTEnER Lab

BROWN BAG LUNCHEON LECTURESTRAVELING WITH COLLETTE PERSPECTIVEINSTRUCTOR: Jerard WelchLOCATION: Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education, Multipurpose RoomTIME: Noon-1:30 p.m.COST: Free and open to the public

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15Are you yearning for something exciting and different? Are you craving new experiences and new challenges? Are you ready to travel? Well let’s go! Join us for an immersive discussion on tours in Greece: In the Footsteps of Paul the Apostle featuring a 3-night Greek Islands and Turkey cruise; and National Parks of America.

INTRODUCTION TO LASER CUTTING AND ENGRAVINGINSTRUCTOR: Kay Dartt LOCATION: Center for Contemporary Arts II, Room 126, FASTEnER Lab TIME: 5:30-7 p.m.COST: Free for Gold member; $30 for Silver member, $50 Lab Fee

MONDAY AND WEDNESDAYS, OCTOBER 18, 20, 25, 27Modern and boutique lamp designs do not have to be out of reach if you can make your own! In this course students will learn the fundamentals of 3D modeling and laser cutting by making their own unique lamp designs. Step-by-step instruction and demos will guide students through the process. Software, lamp sockets, and laser cut parts will be provided.

ADVANCED OPEN LABINSTRUCTOR: Kay Dartt; Mike MendezTIME: Open Lab HoursCOST: Free for Gold member; $60 for Silver member $200 Lab Fee

SEPTEMBER 1 – DECEMBER 3This course is for returning students who have already taken a class in the FASTEnER Lab and are looking to continue learning a process through a self-directed project over the course of the semester. Instructors Kay Dartt and Mike Mendez will provide instruction and advisement in areas of casting, digital fabrication, woodworking, and metalworking. Students may use the lab during open hours and receive training from instructors during scheduled lab times. Lab fees go towards a variety of consumables and maintenance costs for a student to use the lab for the entire semester. Depending on the depth and duration of the project, a student may be asked to purchase additional consumables for the lab.

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THE WARMING OF THE ARCTIC; ITS IMPACT ON OUR ECONOMY, CULTURE, AND VULNERABILITYINSTRUCTOR: William StubblefieldLOCATION: ZoomTIME: Noon-1:30 p.m.COST: Free and open to the public

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22Join William Stubblefield for a 60-year view of the changes to the Arctic Ocean and the impact on the U.S. and the world. Until the past 40 to 50 years, the Arctic, was remote, inaccessible, and bitterly cold, and was of little consequence to much of the world. Today it is at the forefront of global trends. The Arctic is the fastest-warming place on earth. As the ice-scape rapidly becomes sea-scape, the Arctic has become the epicenter of the world’s climate emergency. Instead of being the “last white dot on the world’s map”, the Arctic is now our last frontier. It has become the first place on earth where nations are being driven to devise new approaches to governance. Rather than being an afterthought, the Arctic has become the first place which comes to mind on issues involving climate change, resource exploitation, and new global connections. Across one of the bleakest and most fragile landscapes in the world, the race is on for the exploitation of gas, oil, minerals, and fish, and the control of the emerging shipping routes. Recently a U.S. analysist said: “the country that controls the Arctic controls the world.”

HOW WE HEAR – THE BASICS: HEARING LOSS AND COPING STRATEGIES, SIGN LANGUAGES, AND DEAF CULTUREINSTRUCTOR: Michael Zacarella and Jan HaferLOCATION: Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education, Multipurpose RoomTIME: Noon-1:30 p.m.COST: Free and open to the public

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29Do you have trouble hearing? (of course you do). Do you want to know why? (of course you do). Do you want to know what you can do about it? (of course you do). Right here in Shepherdstown we have two experts in human hearing who can answer all of your questions—and you will hear their answers!

MINOR FIRST AID PROBLEMS AND REMEDIES FOR YOUR PETINSTRUCTOR: Jill Bowen, D.V.M. LOCATION: Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education, Multipurpose RoomTIME: Noon-1:30 p.m.COST: Free and open to the public

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6Hopefully your dog will never seriously hurt himself, but having high energy levels, he's bound to get into a few scrapes now and then, so it's useful to have knowledge of basic first aid. We’ll discuss some of the minor problems and remedies for your best friend.

TRAVELING WITH PREMIER WORLD DISCOVERYINSTRUCTOR: Bob Levy LOCATION: Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education, Multipurpose RoomTIME: Noon-1:30 p.m.COST: Free and open to the public

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13It’s time to pack your bags! The airlines are calling you. Join Bob Levy for a journey of tours. He’ll describe the upcoming tours with Premier World Discovery such as the Canadian Rockies and Glacier National Park; a Culinary Journey Through Tuscany; as well as a South African Adventure. Don’t miss out on your next adventure.

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“I was so downhearted when the spring semester of Lifelong Learning was about to be canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic and the campus closing. But then several intrepid instructors decided they would be willing to try delivering classes via Zoom. I signed up for five classes and quickly learned how to login, manage my online presence, participate in a discussion with many other learners, and it all felt so up close and personal. It was a relief not to have to drive to campus and jockey for parking.”

—Barbara Humes

BACKYARD POULTRYINSTRUCTOR: Emily MorrowLOCATION: Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education, Multipurpose RoomTIME: Noon-1:30 p.m.COST: Free and open to the public

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20Chickens are gaining more popularity among homeowners. Nothing beats fresh eggs, and the enjoyment of having extra animals around. While chickens can be relatively easy to care for, there are many considerations to make before starting your own flock. This session will detail how to prepare and care for adding chickens to your family, including breeds, housing, feed, and sanitation. Emily Morrow is the Agriculture and Natural Resources WVU Extension Agent for Jefferson County. WVU Extension provides educational and research-based information to farmers, landowners, and community members. Emily specializes in programs related to nutrient management, horticulture, and youth agriculture. She has a backyard flock of her own.

CONSIDERING THE DAO (OR TAO)INSTRUCTOR: Jerry CollinsLOCATION: Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education, Multipurpose RoomTIME: Noon-1:30 p.m.COST: $15; Free to members

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27The discussion will focus on the ancient Chinese mystical philosophy of Daoism (Taoism) as represented in the Dao De Jing (Tao te-ching) believed to have been written by the mystic Laozi (Lao Tzu) over 2,000 years ago. The book, often rendered in English as “The Way of Life” or “The Book of Virtue,” consists of 81 poems or aphorisms concerning how to achieve the Tao (the Way), which is to say the way to live. The poems are rooted in paradox, the basis of mysticism, and illustrate the Daoist emphasis on the relativity of opposites, such as the cosmic forces of yin and yang. We will look at a number of the poems from a few different translations. Since they are rooted in paradox, their meanings are open to a variety of interpretations. This will no doubt lead to an interesting class discussion.

AN INTRODUCTION TO THE WORLD OF TEAINSTRUCTOR: Judy LarkinLOCATION: Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education, Multipurpose RoomTIME: Noon-1:30 p.m.COST: $15; Free to members

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3Judy Larkin, “The Tea Lady,” does more than talk about tea. She is a first-rate entertainer as well as a scholar. Her training isn’t limited to books and classes. She has studied tea production in Sri Lanka, India, China, and most recently, Nepal. Whether taking you back in time to learn the historical aspects of tea starting in the Victorian Era, to the present day or learning about “taking tea” in many cultures, Judy is at home in the world of tea— and her audiences feel at home too. Whether new to tea or a long-time aficionado, you will certainly leave her program well-informed and entertained, too.

VINCENT VAN GOGH: MAN, MYTH, ART, AND LEGACYINSTRUCTOR: Dr. Andre KraussLOCATION: ZoomTIME: Noon-1:30 p.m.COST: $15; Free to members

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10What is the reason that an artist, virtually unknown until the last years of his life, an artist who only sold one painting during his lifetime, becomes a legend, and one of the most studied artists of the 19th century? Join us as Dr. Andre Krauss walks us through Van Gogh’s life story and helps us understand what contributed to his achieving the status of myth. We will analyze his artistic output and discuss his legacy and importance for art movements that followed and were inspired by him.

CONFUSED ABOUT MEDICARE?INSTRUCTOR: Judie Marshall LOCATION: Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education, Multipurpose RoomTIME: Noon-1:30 p.m.COST: Free and open to the public

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17Come learn the Medicare alphabet of parts A, B, C, and D. Detailed descriptions will be discussed for each part, eligibility, and how it applies to you or someone in your family. Handouts will also be available.

Emily Morrow and one of her chickens.

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PRESIDENT’S LECTURE SERIES

MEETING NEW CHALLENGES: NATIONAL SECURITY IN THE 21ST CENTURYSPEAKER: Mark Montgomery (top left)

LOCATION: Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education, AuditoriumTIME: 6:30 p.m.COST: Free and open to the public

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21Senior advisor to the chairmen of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission, Mark Montgomery will discuss how do we deal with non-traditional national security challenges such as malicious cyber activity and significant cyber-attacks against national critical infrastructure and democratic institutions, and how we improve the security of our federal networks and build an effective public-private collaboration to protect our vital systems. Mr. Montgomery is also the senior director of the Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation and a senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. He previously served as policy director for the Senate Armed Services Committee under the leadership of the late Senator John S. McCain.

WHO OWNS HISTORY?SPEAKER: Dennis Frye (top center)


TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19History decides. History divides.Is history right? Or instead what we write? Is history might, rather than light? Come experience some moments of polite.

ANTICIPATING THE PLAGUES OF OUR TIMES: GENOMICS DETECTIVES ON PROSPECTS FOR THE 21ST CENTURYSPEAKER: Stephen O’Brien, Ph.D. (top right)


TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30Dr. Stephen J. O’Brien is a world-leading molecular biologist, population geneticist, genetic epidemiologist, and dedicated conservationist who uses molecular, genetic, and bioinformatics tools to help protect endangered species and to resolve genetic determinants of devastating complex diseases such as HIV/AIDS and cancer. In 2012, he founded the Theodosius Dobzhansky Center for Genome Bioinformatics, St. Petersburg State University, Russia, and today serves as its chief scientific officer. His research career, training emphasis, and leadership helped establish the very important disciplines of genetic epidemiology, genome wide association studies, comparative genomics, emerging infectious diseases, genome bioinformatics, and conservation genetics of endangered and threatened species.

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DAY TOURS AND EVENTSPHIPPS CONSERVATORY AND BOTANICAL GARDENS, MATTRESS FACTORY, AND RANDYLANDTIME: 7 a.m.-7 p.m.COST: $139; $125 for members

Trip includes transportation, admission fees and lunch

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9Since its inception in 1893, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens has drawn the residents of Pittsburgh and visitors from all over the world to experience the beauty, whimsy, and wonder of nature that lies inside its gorgeous glasshouse. We will discover this historic glasshouse that was built as a place of education and solice for the working class, and now emphasizes environmental issues of our time. The Mattress Factory has pioneered the development of alternative art forms through site-specific installations, video, and performance art. It is nationally and internationally recognized as a leader in site-specific, contemporary art, and is notorious for pushing the boundaries of both artist and viewer. Mattress Factory exhibitions present new works by critically acclaimed regional, national, and international artists. Randyland is perhaps one of Pittsburgh’s most recognizable and unique homes on the city’s North Shore thanks to its colorful and crazy designs. The masterpiece of artist Randy Gilson, Randyland is a celebrated local landmark decorated with everything from dinosaurs to butterflies. Art lovers of all ages will love this animated outdoor art display that’s both quirky and fanciful. We will have lunch at the Mattress Factory before driving to Randyland.

KREEGER MUSEUM, WASHINGTON, D .C .TIME: 8 a.m.-6 p.m.COST: $135; $120 for members

Trip includes transportation, admission fees and lunch

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28An art museum and the former residence of David and Carmen Kreeger, the Kreeger Museum rests on five acres of sculpture-filled gardens and is surrounded by tranquil woods of Georgetown. Designed by renowned architect Philip Johnson, it is among the few examples of his work in D.C. The Kreeger's focus on 19th and 20th century paintings is evidenced by works of Monet, Picasso, Renoir, Cezanne, Chagall, Miro, and Stella. Also included in the permanent collection are works of prominent Washington artists and outstanding examples of traditional African and Asian art. We will have lunch in Georgetown first and then visit the museum.

SHEPHERD UNIVERSITY VS . SLIPPERY ROCK FOOTBALL GAMETIME: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.COST: $45 Includes a ticket and pre-game reception

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13It’s Senior Day at Shepherd University so we are going to celebrate our seniors in Lifelong Learning as well as our 10th Anniversary at half-time. Join us on game day for a pre-game reception at the Byrd Center. Then walk across the greenway to the stadium for the Rams against The Rock.

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NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL TOURSPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA ART AND HISTORY TOURCOST: $675 per person based on double occupancy; $875 per person based on single occupancy.

NOVEMBER 4–6, 2021Travel to Philadelphia to the Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Eastern State Penitentiary, Constitution Center, and Independence Hall for tours at each site over three days. A Jasper Johns retrospective will be on exhibit at the Philadelphia Museum. We will stay at the Warwick Hotel Rittenhouse Square for two nights. Trip includes transportation, all admissions, two breakfasts at hotel’s restaurant, Bluestone Lane, two lunches and one dinner.

A CULINARY JOURNEY THROUGH TUSCANYCOST: Starting at $4,499, per person based on double

occupancy inside cabin; $5,199 per person based on single occupancy.

APRIL 26 – MAY 4, 2022Highlights: truffle hunt and tasting at Tuscan estate; walking tour of Florence; organic cooking class with a pasta master at Castello di Vicciomaggio; Castello di Volpaia’s with vin santo and cantucci tastings; pecorino cheese tasting in Pienza; music and wine experience at a Montalcino farmhouse; guided walking tour of Sienna; dinner and wine at Tuscan farmhouse and winery; free time in San Gimignano and Volterra; gelato tasting; boat excursion on Lake Trasimeno and visit to Village of Touro; lunch with wine on lake Maggiore.

Note: Travelers are required to purchase Shepherd University-provided travel insurance or Premier World Discovery Travel insurance.

Includes:• Roundtrip airfare• Seven nights; first-class hotel• 17 meals• Professional tour director

• Motorcoach transportation• Admissions per itinerary• Comprehensive sightseeing• Baggage handling at hotel and hotel

transfers

DISCOVER GREECE: IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF PAUL THE APOSTLECOST: Starting at $4,499, per person based on double

occupancy inside cabin; $5,199 per person based on single occupancy.

APRIL 27-MAY 7, 2022Highlights: Athens, Taverna dinner show, 3-night cruise, Mykonos, Ephesus, Patmos, Santorini, Thessaloniki, Kavala, Philippi, Meteora, Delphi, Corinth, The AcropolisOptional Excursions: Danube Delta Safari; Hungarian Pustza; Royal Palace of Gödöllö (Budapest area) and 3 nights in Prague post-cruise extension.

Note: Travelers are required to purchase Shepherd University-provided travel insurance or Collette Travel insurance.

Includes:• Roundtrip airfare• International air departure taxes/fuel

surcharge• 20 meals; 9 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 8

dinners

• 3-night cruise of Greek Islands and Turkey• Local trip expert/guide• Hotel transfers• Sightseeing per itinerary• Port charges

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NATIONAL PARKS OF AMERICACOST: $4,999 per person based on double occupancy; $6,599 per person based on single occupancy with booking discount

JUNE 18–29, 2022Highlights: Scottsdale, Lake Powell, Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, choice of tour in Zion, Crazy Horse Memorial, Salt Lake City, Jackson Hole, Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, Old Faithful, Sheridan and Bighorn Mountains, Mount Rushmore.

Note: Travelers are required to purchase Shepherd University-provided travel insurance or Collette Travel insurance.

Inclusions:• Roundtrip airfare• 11 nights lodging• 16 meals• Professional tour director

• Baggage handling at hotels• Hotel transfers• Motorcoach transportation• Sightseeing per itinerary• Admissions per itinerary

CANADIAN ROCKIES AND GLACIER NATIONAL PARKCOST: $3,349 per person based on double occupancy;

$4,424 per person based on single occupancy.

AUGUST 17- 24, 2022

Highlights:• Three nights in Banff• Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump• Waterton Lakes National Park• Glacier National Park• Kootenay National Park• Banff Gondola – Sulphur Mountain

• Going-to-the-Sun Highway• Banff Area Tour• Peyto Lake• Moraine Lake and Valley of Ten Peaks• Lake Louise and Victoria Glacier• Icefields Parkway• Athabasca Glacier Ice Explorer

Note: Travelers are required to purchase Shepherd University-provided travel insurance.

Includes:• Round-trip airfare• Six nights lodging• Nine meals: 6 breakfasts,3 dinners• Professional tour director

• Baggage handling at hotels• Hotel transfers • Motorcoach transportation• Admissions per itinerary• Sightseeing per itinerary

SOUTH AFRICA ADVENTURECOST: $7,375 per person based on double occupancy;

$8,825 per person based on single occupancy.

SEPTEMBER 28-OCTOBER 9, 2022Highlights: South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana; 3 nights Cape Town; Cape Town city tour; table mountain gondola ride; wine country and tasting; Cape of Good Hope; Kirtenbosch National Botanical Gardens; Dinokeng Game Reserve; 2 nights Victoria Falls; Victoria Falls walking tour; Chobe National Park; Chobe River sunset cruise; five game drives/safaris; professional safari guides.

Note: Travelers are required to purchase Shepherd University-provided travel insurance.

Inclusions:• Round-trip airfare• International air departure taxes/fuel• 19 Meals: 9 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and

6 dinners• Local trip expert/guide

• Baggage handling at hotels• Hotel transfers • Motorcoach transportation• Admissions per itinerary• Sightseeing per itinerary

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INTEREST GROUPSInterest groups are an integral part of lifelong learning programs, providing opportunities to learn and socialize outside the classroom. Types of groups could include hiking, reading, sewing, dancing, and photography, to name a few. We would like to incorporate additional interest groups in the Shepherd University Lifelong Learning Program. If you would like to volunteer to facilitate an interest group, please contact Karen Rice at 304-876-5135 or [email protected].

GUITAR INTEREST GROUPFor more information, contact Marty Amerikaner at [email protected]

This is a group for guitarists of any level who simply enjoy (or think you might enjoy) getting together with others as we strum our way through favorite tunes. We meet every couple weeks in a simple format: everyone is invited to bring copies of a few songs (lyrics and chords) and we play through them. Most any genre (pop, folk, classic rock, etc.) is acceptable; just nothing too hard. Bring your acoustic guitar and join in the fun.

OPERA INTEREST GROUPFor more information, contact Frank McCluskey at [email protected]

Do you enjoy listening to the Metropolitan Opera? Have you ever wanted to try just a taste of live opera? Would you like to see opera live in HD without traveling to New York City or even Washington, D.C? Join this opera interest group for matinee Met Opera performances in HD at the Majestic Theater at Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, PA. This group facilitates carpools to Gettysburg and back for these fabulous performances. Dress is casual and great seats are easily available. The 2021-2022 season starts back with Modest Mussorgsky’s Boris Godunov on Saturday, October 9; Terence Blanchard’s Fire Shut Up in My Bones on Saturday, October 23; Matthew Aucoin’s Eurydice on Saturday, December 4; Giuseppe Verdi’s Rigoletto on Saturday, January 29. All performances begin at 12:55 p.m. Tickets are $23 for seniors.

THEATER INTEREST GROUPFor more information, contact Catherine Irwin through Karen Rice at [email protected]

The Theater Interest Group (TIG) will attend plays throughout the year. We'll read about the production before attending each one and will have a chance for a lively discussion of the work after we have seen it. Plays will be chosen from the Washington D.C., Baltimore, and Winchester areas. Travel to the productions will be coordinated by individuals within the Interest Group. Production tickets will be paid for in advance by TIG students. Let’s go see a live performance!

"The content and instructors were outstanding!!! More, more!!" —Sheila Vertino

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Many thanks to our Shepherd University Lifelong Learning Program volunteer course instructors, lecturers, class assistants, advisory committee, and donors. Our hats are off to those individuals who have generously donated their money, time, and talent in 2021 to the Shepherd University Lifelong Learning Program. Please join me in thanking them:

THANKS

Marty Amerikaner, Ph.D.Rebecca AyraudStephen Ayraud*Marcele Bartlett*Stephen BartlettJames Bauman, Ph.D.Daniel BennettFrances Bernstein, Ph.D.Roger Bernstein*Mike BinderJill Bowen, D.V.M.James Broomall, Ed.D.*Bob BrownJody BrumageRobert C. Byrd Center for Legislative History & EducationCindy CalhounEdward CalhounLen CapelliJohn CaseMichelle CasuccioRichard Casuccio, M.D.*Sandy Cavalier*

Clare ChesnavageJerry CollinsElisabeth CreechPam CurtisRoss CurtisRev. Terry CullerKay DarttJamie DettmerHeidi Dobish, Ph.D.*Lee DotySachiko FlippoBill FosterDennie FryeJan HaferStark HarbourKathryn HenryEd HerendeenMatthew HowardCatherine IrwinDorothy JeffriesDarah KehnemuyiSusan Kern*Mark Kohut*

Melinda LandoltBruce LaphamJudy LarkinBob LevyTom Lewis*Pam LillySusan LoonskJudith MarshallFrank McCluskey, Ph.D.Peggy McKowenRachael MeadsMike MendezPat MirrBob MitchellMark MontgomeryEmily MorrowMichael Nickerson, Ph.D.Steve O'Brien, Ph.D.Bob O’ConnorWilliam PalmerDavid RampyLeah Rampy, Ph.D.Maylene Reisbig*

Carolyn RodisSusan RozaSylvia Shurbutt, Ph.D.J. Edward SlonakerDave SmithThe Honorable R. Grant SmithSara SmithRaymond Smock, Ph.D.William Stubblefield, Ph.D.Nancy SpannausPam Splaine, Ph.D.*Gabby TokachFred TurcoAl VertinoSheila Vertino*Jerard WelchMartha WetherholtCatherine WilsonRose Marie WilsonDenis Woods, Ph.D.Michael Zacarella

* denotes Advisory Committee member

Marcy Bartlett

Roger Bernstein

Jim Broomall, Ed .D .

Richard Casuccio, M .D .

Sandy Cavalier

Heidi Dobish, Ph .D .

Mark Kohut

Tom Lewis

Maylene Reisbig

Sheila Vertino

Karen Rice, Director

ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS

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Shepherd University Lifelong Learning Program Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education, Room 182

www.shepherd.edu/lifelonglearning

P.O. Box 5000Shepherdstown, WV 25443

THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 2021 // 4 PM ROBERT C. BYRD CENTER FOR CONGRESSIONAL

HISTORY AND EDUCATION, AUDITORIUM

FALL 2021 LIFELONG LEARNING COURSE PREVIEW

The Shepherd University Lifelong Learning Program welcomes the community to the 2021 Fall Course Preview. Preview programs, hear from the instructors, and register

for upcoming classes. Invite a friend to join us!

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Karen Rice // 304-876-5135 // [email protected]

213 North King Street, Shepherdstown, WV 25443

anniversary fall 2021 semester

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