osher lifelong learning institute winter 2015...

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

Winter 2015 Course Catalog www.olliatwvu.org

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Who We Are

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at West Virginia

University, known as OLLI at WVU, provides programs and

educational opportunities designed for adults 50 and over.

OLLI at WVU is a membership organization within the School of

Public Health at West Virginia University that recognizes the

unique experiences, capabilities, and wisdom of mature members

of the community. OLLI at WVU emphasizes the sharing of

ideas through peer learning, member participation and

collaborative leadership.

During four terms each year, OLLI at WVU offers day and

evening courses, lectures, seminars and field trips in such areas as

music, literature, art, science, politics, nature, history, health,

medicine and economics. Live drama, movies and special interest

groups add to the choices.

Courses are developed and taught by volunteers from the

community who are passionate about their topics, avocations and

interests, and love to share their ideas.

Most courses are taught in the OLLI classrooms at the

Mountaineer Mall. Others are held at off-campus locations, such

as the Morgantown Dance Studio, the Village at Heritage Point

and the Morgantown Art Association and Gallery.

Come and renew your enthusiasm for learning in a relaxed

environment that is supportive and filled with humor, wisdom,

diversity and insight. Courses are entirely free of the pressures of

grades and exams and you may choose as many as you like.

WWW.OLLIATWVU.ORG

(304) 293-1793

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A Message from Our Director

2015 is upon us. Please join our OLLI community

for the pleasure of learning and the spirit of

friendship. Our members contribute in many ways

to strengthen and enrich OLLI at WVU, serving on

the Board, becoming a committee member,

volunteering at special events and programs, or

leading an interest group.

Through the gracious generosity of our OLLI members, we have a

Scholarship Fund that will assist those who wish to participate but

are financially unable. If you, or someone you know, would like

more information, or would like to contribute, please contact me at

(304) 293-1793 or fill out the application available online at

olliatwvu.org and in the office. All inquiries and scholarships will

remain confidential. We are still accepting members into the $100K

Club and are looking for 40 more contributors.

Whether you are here solely to take classes or want to partake in the

myriad of other OLLI activities, you are in for a treat.

We are glad you’ve discovered us.

Angela Faulkner-Van Deysen, Executive Director

[email protected]

Winter Reception .............. 4

Frequent Questions............ 5

Membership Application ... 6

Registration Form.............. 7

Supporters ......................... 8

Join an OLLI Committee...9

Schedule at a Glance ......... 10

Interest Groups .................. 13

Course Descriptions ......... 14

$100K Club ....................... 42

WVU Theatre/Opera ......... 43

Collette Tours ................... 44

Liability Disclaimer .......... 45

Instructors ......................... 46

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Open Policy: When Monongalia County Schools are closed for inclement weather, there will be no OLLI classes.

Two hour delays will not affect OLLI classes. We observe WVU holidays.

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A special Thank You to

Bobbie Brandt

for our catalog cover artwork.

Looking Ahead

Spring Term 2015 – April 13 - May 22, 2105

December/ January accept proposals for Spring

January 29, 2015 – Instructor Proposals due

Week of February 3 – Curriculum Committee meeting

February 7 – Letters of Acceptance to Instructors

February 14 – Instructor Commitment Forms due

April 1 – Spring Term Reception

Winter Classes begin

January 26, 2015

OLLI at WVU

Winter Term

Reception

Wednesday, January 14, 2015

1:30 pm to 3:00 pm

Mountaineer Mall Atrium

Learn about current courses, meet

instructors, become a member,

register for classes and more!

Friends Welcome!

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If you would like to join an OLLI committee, fill out this form

and send it in with your registration form to OLLI.

Name: Ph:

E-mail:________________________________________________

Opportunities to serve: Curriculum Facilities/Technology

Special Events Membership/Publicity Finance

Office Assistant Facilitator Nominating History

Other______________________________

Frequently Asked Questions Can we register online?

Yes! Once you are a member, go to the website

(www.olliatwvu.org) and fill out the online Course

Registration Form. You will receive an e-mail copy of

your registration.

Will I receive a confirmation of courses in the mail?

Confirmations will not be mailed. You will be notified if

a class is full and you are waitlisted. Please keep a copy of

the Schedule at a Glance to know when and where each

class meets. (The catalog is also on the website:

www.olliatwvu.org).

May I bring a friend to class?

Yes. Ask at the office for a class voucher to attend a single

class. We welcome the opportunity to showcase OLLI and

to entice others to join. Please consider sharing the joy of

OLLI with a gift membership certificate.

Is there an age requirement?

No, but our programs are designed for those over 50.

What is a facilitator and what does he/she do?

Each course needs a facilitator to introduce the instructor,

welcome members, distribute course materials, collect

instructor feedback forms, and assist as needed.

No technical expertise is required.

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Membership Application

Name _________________________________________________

Address_______________________________________________

City _______________________State_______ Zip code ________

Phone #__________________ E-Mail _______________________

Emergency Contact:_________________ Relationship:__________

Phone #________________________________________________

Check one: New member ______ Renewal _______

Please check if you are interested in volunteering with OLLI _____

Do you wish to receive the catalog in the mail______ online______

If you are a new member, how did you learn about OLLI?

___________________________________________________________

Annual Membership Dues: July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015.

Annual members may participate in unlimited courses and activities.

Full Member ____$100.00. (includes voting rights)

Faculty Member ____$40.00. Instructors who have taught at least

one course with three or more classes during the prior fiscal year are

eligible to receive a discounted membership.

Honor Roll Member _____Free. For instructors who have taught

at least ten courses of three or more classes.

Term Membership Dues: Winter Term Only________ $50.00.

Trial Membership Dues: Winter Term Only ________ $25.00.

For people who have never been an OLLI at WVU member to try a

term.

Scholarships are available for those needing them. Ask for a

confidential application or fill out the form on our website.

Contributions are always welcome and appreciated.

Send your check (payable to the WVU Foundation) and this form to:

OLLI at WVU

Mountaineer Mall, Unit D-9

PO Box 9123

Morgantown, WV 26506-9123

M __ TM__ DB__ Office use only

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Winter 2015 Course Registration Form

Once you have paid your dues, you may register on-line at

www.olliatwvu.org.

Name ___________________________________________________

Phone ______________________ E-mail _______________________

Emergency Contact—Name and Phone

_________________________________________________________

Please be respectful of the time and efforts of our volunteer

instructors and register accordingly. Contact the office or

instructor if your plans change.

To register, enter the course number, title and day.

Course # Title Day

Ex. #40 How to Register 101 Sunday

Please attach sheet for additional courses.

Please check here if you are willing to serve as class facilitator______

Please return this form and any needed payment (payable to the

WVU Foundation) to: OLLI at WVU

PO Box 9123, Mountaineer Mall D-9

Morgantown, WV 26506-9123

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OLLI Board of Directors

E. Jane Martin, President

Anne Nardi, Vice President

Hope Covey , Secretary

James Dylan Held, Treasurer

Linda Rudy, SPH Rep.

Tony Hylton

Linda Jacknowitz

Royce H. Keller

Karen Long

Connie McCluskey

Carolyn Nelson

Tom Rogers

Bill Weiss

D. Byron Witt

Supporters

OLLI at WVU continues to grow as an organization with the

unwavering commitment and generosity of our patrons and

supporters. We acknowledge and thank the following:

The Bernard Osher Foundation

West Virginia University, President’s Office

WVU School of Public Health (SPH)

Our Distinguished Instructors

Committee Members and Volunteers

OLLI Members

OLLI $100K Club

Staff

Angela Faulkner-Van Deysen, Executive Director

Jessica White, Professional Technologist

Sonja Jewell Kelley, Assistant

Diane Cale, Assistant

OLLI Board of Advisors

Mary Ellen Brady

Bob Craig

Roger Dalton

Ann Davidson

Phil Faini

Suzanne Gross

Betty Maxwell

Art Pavlovic

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JOIN AN OLLI COMMITTEE!!!

Curriculum

Co-Chair: Barbara Howe

Co-Chair: Carolyn Nelson

Members help plan and develop

course offerings and recruit

faculty.

Facilities and Technology

Chair: Anne Nardi

Members assist in the

planning and maintenance of

the OLLI facilities and

technology resources.

Special Events

Chair: Hope Covey

Members organize the

receptions for each term, the

holiday social, and the annual

meeting.

Membership and Publicity

Chair: Nancy Wasson

Members assist in the

growth of OLLI by planning

and developing marketing

strategies, events and

assisting with receptions.

Finance

Chair: Jim Held

Vice Chair: Connie McCluskey

Members review reports,

revenue and expenses and

develop an annual budget.

Office Assistants

Chair: Dee Quaranto

Members volunteer in the

OLLI office, where they

perform various vital duties.

Nominating

Chair: Ann Davidson

Members propose a slate of

candidates from the

membership for election to the

OLLI Board. Course Facilitator

Volunteers

Each course needs a

facilitator to introduce the

instructor and to distribute

course materials.

History

Chair: Carole Boyd

Members help preserve the

history of ALL and OLLI.

OLLI $100K Club

Chair: Linda Jacknowitz

Members assist with this

specific fundraising campaign.

Irving Goodman Annual

Aging Lecture Series

Chair: Art Jacknowitz

Members select topics and

speakers for this event.

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WINTER SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

Day of the week/ Time Sessions Date Room

Monday, 10:00 AM – 11:50 AM 01. Exploring Lap Dulcimer 1 Jan. 26 A 02. The New Yorker 6 Jan. 26, Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23, Mar. 2 B 03. WV Botanic Garden 1 Feb. 2 A

Monday, 1:00 PM – 2:50 PM 04. The Knit and Purlers 6 Jan. 26, Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23, Mar. 2 B 05. Winter Photography 1 Feb. 2 A 06. Ebola 1 Feb. 9 A 07. The Templars' Secret Island 3 Feb. 16, 23, Mar. 2 A

Monday, 3:00 PM – 4:50 PM 08. The Roosevelts by Ken Burns 6 Jan. 26, Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23, Mar. 2 A

Monday and Wednesday, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM 09. History of Earth 12 Jan. 26, 28 Feb. 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18,

Feb. 23, 25, Mar. 2, 4 B

Tuesday, 10:00 AM – 11:50 AM 10. Opera as Drama 6 Jan. 27, Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar. 3 A 11. WVU Biology: Air Pollution 1 Jan. 27 B 12. WVU Biology: Yeast 1 Feb. 3 B 13. WVU Biology: Science of CSI 1 Feb. 10 B

Tuesday, 1:00 PM – 2:50 PM 14. Crosby, Stills and Nash 1 Jan. 27 A 15. Theatre History III 3 Feb. 3, 10, 17 A 16. The Balkans 2 Feb. 24, Mar. 3 A

Tuesday, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM 17. Basic Watercolors 6 Jan. 27, Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar. 3 MAAG

Tuesday, 3:00 PM – 4:50 PM 18. Leonhard Euler 3 Feb. 3, 10, 17 A 19. Women's Spiritual Writings 5 Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar. 3 B

Wednesday, 10:00 AM – 11:50 PM 20. Mary Shelley's Frankenstein 4 Jan. 28, Feb. 4, 11, 18 A 21. Spiritual Autobiography 2 Feb. 4, 11 B 22. Personal and Family History 2 Feb. 18, 25 B 23. The Art of Growing Roses 1 Feb. 25 A 24. Arabic 1 Mar. 4 A

Wednesday, 1:00 PM – 2:50 PM 25. The French Revolution 4 Jan. 28, Feb. 4, 11, 18 B

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Wednesday, 1:00 PM – 2:50 PM 26. Introduction to InterPlay 2 Feb. 18, 25 A 27. Easy House Plants 1 Mar. 4 B

Wednesday, 3:00 PM – 4:50 PM 28. Film Interest Group 3 Jan. 21, Feb. 18, Mar. 18 A 29. Harp Music in Latin America 1 Jan. 28 A 30. "D"-fying the Law of Gravity 1 Feb. 4 A 31. Help with your Electronics 1 Feb. 11 A

Monday and Wednesday, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM 09. History of Earth 12 Jan. 26, 28 Feb. 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18,

Feb. 23, 25, Mar. 2, 4 B

Wednesday, 6:00 PM – 7:50 PM 32. Harp Music in Latin America 1 Jan. 28 A 33. C.O.R.E. 1 Feb. 4 A 34. Introduction to Elder Law 1 Feb. 11 B 35. Nature vs Nurture 3 Feb. 18, 25, Mar. 4 A 36. Learn to Play Video Games 1 Mar. 4 B

Thursday, 10:00 AM – 11:50 AM 37. Writing "Retreat" 6 Jan. 29, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26, Mar. 5 B 38. The Organs of Morgantown 6 Jan. 29, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26, Mar. 5 Other 39. Treasured Performances 2 Feb. 26, Mar. 5 A

Thursday, 1:00 PM – 2:50 PM 40. Community Wellness Center 1 Jan. 29 B 41. Jim Benner Salon 2 Feb. 12, 19 Other 42. Exploring the US Constitution 2 Feb. 26, Mar. 5 A

Thursday, 3:00 PM – 4:50 PM 43. Dante's Divine Comedy 3 Jan. 29, Feb. 5, 26 A 44. Engineers Solve Problems 5 Jan. 29, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26, Mar. 5 B 45. Stroke Awareness 1 Feb. 19 A

Thursday, 6:00 PM – 7:50 PM 46. Help with your Electronics 2 Jan. 29, Feb. 5 A 47. Engineers Solve Problems 5 Jan. 29, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26, Mar. 5 B

Friday, 10:00 AM – 11:50 AM 48. The Songs of Tin-Pan Alley 6 Jan. 30, Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27, Mar. 6 A 49. Learn to Play Bridge 4 Jan. 30,Feb. 6, 13, 20 B

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Classroom Key

A – The classroom next to the OLLI Office

B – The classroom across from the Nail Salon

Back Room (BR) - Behind Main Office

CL - Computer Lab is the fir st door on left down

the hallway that is next to Classroom B

MAAG - Morgantown Ar t Association and Gallery

MDS - Morgantown Dance Studio

Other - See description for location

Classroom location may change due to technology needs and enrollment. Watch for signs.

Please check your calendar when registering for classes to be sure

you are available to attend.

We miss you when you do not show up.

Friday, 10:00 AM – 11:50 AM 50. Healthy Sleep For Everyone 1 Feb. 27 B

Friday, 1:00 PM – 2:50 PM 51. Antiques Roadshow 1 Feb. 20 B

Friday, 3:00 PM – 4:50 PM 52. Learn to Play Video Games 1 Feb. 6 B

Saturday, 10:00 AM – 11:50 PM 53. Fitness 411 4 Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28 B

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SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS

On the first Monday of each month, for individuals who enjoy

good conversation with friends,

The Carl Taylor Chat 'n Chew, meets at the New Shoney’s in Sabraton at 9:00 AM

The New Yorker Discussion Group On Mondays from 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM Classroom B

Discuss a range of topics from recent issues of The New Y orker.

Meeting between OLLI terms will be determined in class.

Knit & Purlers On Mondays from 1:00 PM - 2:50 PM in Classroom B,

join others to share ideas, patterns, workshop information and to

support each other in knitting.

Watercolor On Tuesdays from 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM at the

Morgantown Art Association and Gallery.

Be creative and paint with watercolors.

On the 3rd Wednesday of each month

at 3:00 PM in Classroom A

the OLLI Independent Film Group meets and watches a film.

Check out the Friday Bulletin for details.

OLLI Writing Interest Group

This open, flexible group offers a quiet, nurturing atmosphere for

writing your stories and memoirs. Get your ideas out of your

head and into a more permanent format.

This group coordinated by Dave Ornick (lead) and Cathy

Samargo (back up) will meet in Classroom B

Thursdays, from 10:00 AM – 11:50 AM

Special Interest Groups typically meet between terms

unless otherwise determined by the class.

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Classroom A/V Equipment Training

Instructor: Jessica White

Email: [email protected]

Friday, Jan. 23

Contact office to set up time

Course Description: This hands-on class is open to all

instructors, lecturers, facilitators, and members who are

interested in learning the operational procedures for all

classroom technology equipment. New ideas are welcome

as we develop quick reference sheets and instruction

manuals. Contact the office to schedule an appointment.

Instructor’s Background: Jessica White is a web

developer for the WVU School of Public Health. She

provides information technology support and develops

and maintains various websites and databases.

PRE-TERM

This icon indicates that the instructor is an OLLI at WVU Honor Roll Member and has taught at least 10 courses of three or more classes. If more than one instructor is listed, the Honor Roll member is in bold italics.

Courses that are also Special Interest Groups are marked with an asterisk * following the title.

CLASSROOM TEMPERATURE Please note: To save energy the classroom thermostats are set to specific temperatures. Make sure to dress in layers to help

make your class environment comfortable.

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01. Exploring Old-time Instruments: Lap Dulcimer

Instructor: Judy Werner


Monday, 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Jan. 26

Classroom A

Maximum Enrollment 20

Course Description: This class will explore the history

of, and listen to music featuring, the lap dulcimer. The

second half of the class will be hands-on, with students

learning to play several simple songs. Instruments will be

provided for use during class.

Instructor’s Background: Judy Werner taught special

education in public schools and worked for WVU Special

Education Department. She has played the lap dulcimer

for 10 years, performs with local groups, and has taught

workshops on the dulcimer, bowed psaltery and tin

whistle. Judy, with her husband Ed Werner, direct the

Worley Gardner Winter Music Festival.

02. The New Yorker Discussion Group*

Instructors: Margot Racin and Kris Cooper

Monday, 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Jan. 26, Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23, Mar. 2

Classroom B


Course Description: Come join us to discuss a range of

topics from recent issues of The New Yorker. Members

of the group choose articles, fiction, and topics to be

discussed each week. All viewpoints welcome! A

subscription to The New Yorker is not required but

recommended. This discussion group continues between

terms: please see the information in Interest Groups.

Instructors’ Backgrounds: Margot Racin is retired after

30 years in the WVU English Department. She has

coordinated these discussions in previous terms and

looks forward to even more stimulating discussions this

Winter Term. Kristen Cooper is a publicist with

experience in the publishing industry at magazines

MONDAY

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04. The Knit and Purlers*

Instructors: Judy Minor, Joann King

and Joyce Moore


Monday, 1:00 PM - 2:50 PM

Jan. 26, Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23, Mar. 2

Classroom B

Course Description: This course is an interest group for

knitters who would enjoy being with other knitters to

share ideas, patterns, workshop information and to

support each other in knitting.

Instructors’ Backgrounds: Judy Kelley Minor, Joann King

and Joyce Moore, who all have different skill levels of

knitting, share a sincere love for the art of knitting and a

desire to share both that love and desire with

others. They are willing to assist members with their

projects and skills or find someone who can. Cecilia

Graves, owner of the Needlecraft Barn, will also be a

resource.

03. Welcome to the West Virginia Botanic Garden

Instructors: Barb Howe, George Longenecker,

and Bill Johnson


Monday, 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Feb. 2

Classroom A

Course Description: This class will provide a brief history

of the WV Botanic Garden site and then update people on

recent activities and developments at the site, including

our new solar house and future plans. It will not be an

exact repeat of the course offered a few years ago.

Instructors’ Backgrounds: Barb Howe researched the

history of the WVBG site and is the WVBG secretary, George

Longenecker is the executive director and a founder of the

WVBG, and Bill Johnson is the president of the WVBG.

including The New Yorker, Better Homes & Gardens,

Travel & Leisure, and House & Garden.

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05. Winter Photography

Instructor: Dr. Karel Schubert



Feb. 2

Classroom A

Course Description: Winter is one of the most beautiful

seasons. It is also very difficult to capture the beauty of

the season and to capture its light. This class provides tips

on capturing winter landscapes and opportunities for

creative photography during this lovely season.

Instructor’s Background: Karel Schubert, a certified

Master Gardener, a naturalist, and an award-winning

nature photographer, grew up in Morgantown and received

his BS degree from WVU. He has been taking photos his

entire life in his work and travels. His primary interests are

in nature and landscape photography with special

emphasis on the Appalachian highlands of West Virginia

and the surrounding region.

06. Ebola

Instructor: Karen Long



Feb. 9

Classroom A

Course Description: This course will review various

aspects of the Ebola virus and human infection with the

organism. It will include the history of outbreaks

(worldwide and US), related organisms, transmission, the

infectious process, treatment, precautions and vaccines.

Instructor’s Background: Karen Long taught clinical

microbiology and immunology in the WVU Medical

Technology Program where she retired as Associate

Professor Emerita. Karen is now an on-call technologist in

the microbiology lab at Monongalia General Hospital.

Karen loves sharing information on microbes and

infectious diseases.

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08. The Roosevelts by Ken Burns

Instructor: Clyde Hurst Richey



Jan. 26, Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23, Mar. 2

Classroom A

Course Description: Historian Ken Burns and his talented

team of writers and film producers made this lengthy

documentary about the Roosevelts. They mined vintage

photographs, music, maps, letters, newspapers, and more

to bring to life this great American family.

Instructor’s Background: Clyde Richey has viewed

numerous early outstanding American films, as well as

movies set in other countries and cultures. He has done

college-level teaching and has written and directed

outdoor historic productions.

07. The Templars' Secret Island

by Erling Haagensen

Instructor: Rev. Julia Wilson



Feb. 16, 23, Mar. 2

Classroom A


Copies of book can be purchased from

instructor for $4.00 each.

Course Description: In the 12th century the Templars

constructed churches on the Baltic Sea Island of

Bornholm that are points in a complicated geometric

design. Among topics in the book by Erling Haagensen

that will be examined are Templar history, sacred

geometry, the fascinating history of land measurement

and relationships between these churches and the soon

to be built great cathedrals.

Instructor’s Background: Rev. Julia Wilson, a member of

the New England Conference of the United Methodist

Church, recently retired from active ministry. She finds

this convergence of history, religion and mathematics to

be uniquely fascinating and looks for people with similar

interests.

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09. History of Earth

Instructor: Dr. Richard Smosna


Monday and Wednesday,

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Jan. 26, 28 Feb. 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18,

23, 25, Mar. 2, 4

Classroom B

Course Description: This course provides an in-depth

look at dinosaurs, including a discussion of their body

morphology, behavior and extinction.

Instructor’s Background: Richard Smosna has been

teaching geology at WVU for 35 years.

TUESDAY

10. Opera as Drama

Instructor: Byron Nelson


Tuesday, 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Jan. 27, Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar. 3

Classroom A

Course Description: The course will provide brief

introductions to the operas to be presented at two venues

--the Metropolitan Opera in HD (shown locally at the Regal

Theatre) and the Pittsburgh Opera. The goal is to increase

the pleasure of the performances by analysis of the

musical and dramatic features of each opera just prior to

the live performance.

Instructor’s Background: Byron Nelson is semi-retired

from the English Department of WVU. He is a lifelong

opera enthusiast and has taught courses on Shakespeare,

opera and Broadway musicals for OLLI.

CLASSROOM TEMPERATURE Please note: To save energy the classroom thermostats are set to specific temperatures. Make sure to dress in layers to help

make your class environment comfortable.

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12. WVU Biology - Current Topics of Research:

Yeast and Society

Coordinator: Beth Thomas

Instructor: Dr. Jennifer Gallagher


Tuesday, 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Feb. 3

Classroom B

Course Description: One might argue that without yeast,

we would not have developed our modern society. Yeast

promoted the domestication of grain for the production

of bread, beer and wine for centuries. This course will

describe what yeasts are, how they ferment sugar into

alcohol and how they are used in biomedical research

unlocking the secrets of diseases that afflict humans.


Air Pollution


Instructors: Kenneth Smith, Justin

Mathias and Leigh Ann Scholtz


Tuesday, 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Jan. 27

Classroom B

Course Description: A diverse group of researchers from

the WVU Biology Department will give individual sessions.

The Thomas Lab at WVU's Department of Biology studies

the role of forest ecosystems in the global carbon cycle

and how forests respond to a rapidly changing

environment. This course will cover three ongoing research

projects that examine the legacy of air pollution in the US

and China, and how forests can be used to better

understand human impacts on the environment.

Instructors’ Backgrounds: Kenneth Smith is enrolled in

the Biology Department's PhD program and studies the

effects of acid deposition on the productivity of red spruce

forests in WV. Leigh Ann Scholtz obtained her MS in

Biology at St. Joseph's University and is studying historical

changes in tree physiology at WVU. Justin Mathias is in the

WVU graduate program studying the complex link between

tree carbon storage and soil nitrogen availability.

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The Real Science of CSI


Instructor: Dr. Stephanie Young


Tuesday, 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Feb. 10

Classroom B

Course Description: This course provides an

investigative look into the portrayal of forensic science

by television and movies. Actual science behind current

biological forensics techniques, as well as upcoming

techniques from WVU and other research facilities will be

discussed

Instructor’s Background: Stephanie Young obtained her

PhD from the Department of Biology at WVU, where her

research focus was the use of current techniques in

molecular biology and nanotechnology to improve

forensic evidence collection and processing.

14. Crosby, Stills and Nash

Instructor: Joseph Paull


Tuesday, 1:00 PM - 2:50 PM

Jan. 27

Classroom A

Course Description: The career of Crosby, Stills and

Nash will be traced using CDs and a concert DVD.

Instructor’s Background: Joe Paull began teaching in the

public schools and has taught in the graduate school at

WVU. He has taught other OLLI classes in the past.

Instructor’s Background: Jennifer Gallagher has a PhD in

Genetics from Yale University. She teaches Medical

Genetics and Systems Biology at WVU in the Department of

Biology.

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16. A Road Trip through

the Balkans

Instructor: Sumitra Reddy



Feb. 24, Mar. 3

Classroom A

Course Description: Charming towns, impressive

fortresses and monasteries, Roman amphitheaters,

beautiful mountains and scenic Adriatic coasts: these

attractions (and more) in the countries of Croatia, Bosnia,

Serbia, Slovenia, Bulgaria and Romania (Transylvania

included) will be covered in the class.

Instructor’s Background: Sumitra Reddy is a faculty

member in the Lane Department of Computer Science and

Electrical Engineering at WVU. She and her husband enjoy

traveling around the world. A native speaker of Bengali, she

was brought up in Calcutta, India. She has interest and

experience in various natural and "devised" (computer)

languages.

15. Theatre History III: Italian Renaissance

Instructor: James Dylan Held



Feb. 3, 10, 17

Classroom A

Course Description: This class will continue theatre history

by visiting the Renaissance in Italy to see how the

proscenium stage developed, where opera came from and

the beginnings of perspective in scenic art. The class will

watch a play yet to be determined.

Instructor’s Background: James Held retired from WVU in

May, 2013, after 33 years teaching stage design, theatre

history and world theatre and drama. He directed or

designed many productions, most recently, scenery for The

Cherry Orchard.

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17. Basic Watercolors*

Instructor: Susan Hall Witt



Jan. 27, Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24,

Mar. 3

Classroom MAAG


Course Description: This course will explore how

watercolors work and will apply that knowledge to small

paintings, greeting cards, and “failed art” bookmarks.

Instructor’s Background: Susan Hall Witt is a stained

glass and watercolor artist. She teaches stained glass for

the community schools program and continues to take

classes and workshops to improve her skills.

18. Leonhard Euler: Forgotten Giant of

Mathematics and Science

Instructor: Donald D. Gray



Feb. 3, 10, 17

Classroom A


Course Description: Leonhard Euler (1707-1783) is one of

the four greatest mathematicians in history. He was the

leading physicist of the 18th century, an influential

educator, and an admirable person. He overcame many

difficulties, including losing his sight. This course will

emphasize his life and times. Memories of high school

math will be adequate to appreciate a few of Euler's

discoveries.

Instructor’s Background: Donald Gray taught fluid

mechanics and related courses for 30 years at WVU and for

seven years at Purdue. He has won several teaching awards

and has written a Fluid Mechanics textbook as well as over

100 papers and reports on the subject.

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20. Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

Instructors: Carolyn Nelson

and Barbara Howe

Email: [email protected],

[email protected]

Wednesday, 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Jan. 28, Feb. 4, 11, 18

Classroom A

Course Description: This class will discuss Mary Shelley's

ground-breaking novel Frankenstein. Although commonly

viewed as a horror story, the novel really addresses such

ideas as the need for community, the responsibility of a

creator for his creation, the desire for fame, and the

aspiration to divine power. The class will utilize Shelley's

original 1818 edition. (Please read the opening letters of

Robert Walton to his sister and the first three chapters

before the first class.)

Instructors’ Background: Carolyn Nelson taught courses

on women writers in the WVU English Department. Barbara

Howe taught American Women's History at WVU and has

published articles on the subject.

WEDNESDAY

19. Women's Spiritual Writings in

Christianity

Instructor: Freya Swanson



Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar. 3

Classroom B

Course Description: This course is a historical

examination of religious wisdom, social vision and

personal insight of Christian women over twenty

centuries.

Instructor’s Background: Freya Swanson is an ordained

Universalist Minister. She has so much fun teaching

classes, she had to create another!

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21. Spiritual Autobiography

Instructor: Andrew Rorabaugh



Feb. 4, 11

Classroom B

Course Description: This course will review the nature of

writing a spiritual autobiography and examine some

specific significant texts from Augustine and Margery

Kempe to Elie Wiesel and Kathleen Norris. Topics will be

covered with an eye for suggesting how participants can

think about and possibly document their own spiritual

journeys.

Instructor’s Background: Andrew Rorabaugh earned an

MA in Theology from the ecumenical and interfaith

Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, CA, where he

focused on liturgy and the ways theology is practiced.

Andrew works at Populore Publishing Company, where he

manages administration and supports private and small

scale commercial publishing projects.

22. Personal and Family History

Writing Projects

Instructor: Rae Jean Sielen



Feb. 18, 25

Classroom B

Course Description: Topics for this course will include

strategies for organizing your material and considerations

as you compile, write and produce your work (e.g.,

sources, voice, truth, scope, photographs, printing/

binding). Participants will be able to begin identifying

approaches suitable for their own goals, materials,

audience, and budget. Handouts will be provided and

examples of many completed projects shared. Topics

related to commercial publishing ventures such as how to

sell manuscripts, find agents, and negotiate contracts will

not be covered.

Instructor’s Background: Rae Jean Sielen is the co-

founder/owner of Populore Publishing Company in

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24. Languages of the World:

Arabic Language and Culture

Instructor: Manal al-Natour


Mar. 4

Classroom A

Course Description: This course will provide a basic

introduction to the history and structure of the Arabic

language, where it is spoken, its influence around the

world, and some basic vocabulary and phrases to

practice. The instructor will also bring cultural objects to

display, along with a temporary Arab tattoo for those

who are interested.

Instructor’s Background: Manal al-Natour was born and

raised in Jordan, where she received a BA in English

23. The Art and Science of

Growing Roses

Instructor: Charles R. Craig


Feb. 25

Classroom A

Course Description: This course will include a PowerPoint

presentation that will include a short history of roses,

pictures and descriptions of several species, instructions

for purchasing, planting, fertilizing and winter protection.

There will also be information on pests and diseases, and

ways to treat and prevent them.

Instructor’s Background: Bob Craig has been an active

OLLI member since retirement and served as President of

the Board of Directors. Bob has successfully raised roses in

Morgantown for over 40 years and currently has around 80

plants.

Westover. For 20 years she has helped individuals,

families, organizations, and businesses with a wide

variety of publishing projects. She is especially

passionate about encouraging others to preserve their

personal and family stories.

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25. The French Revolution

Instructor: Earl Melby


Wednesday, 1:00 PM - 2:50 PM

Jan. 28, Feb. 4, 11, 18

Classroom B

Course Description: Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité! In this

course we will learn of the social and economic

conditions that led to revolution. The reign of Louis XVI

and Marie Antoinette will be covered. The class will

discuss the roles of notables like Robespierre, Danton,

Marat and Mirabeau. The period known as "the Terror"

will be covered, finishing with the events that led to the

coup by Napoleon.

Instructor’s Background: Earl Melby is an organic

polymer chemist who recently retired after working at

universities and industry for many years. An additional

interest of his is medieval history. He has previously

taught OLLI courses on the Vikings, the Normans and

King Alfred the Great as well as polymers, adhesives and

the safety of plastics.

26. Introduction to InterPlay

Instructor: Rosalyn E. Becker



Feb. 18, 25

Classroom A


Course Description: InterPlay is a global social

movement dedicated to easing connection, human

sustainability and play. Learn to unlock the wisdom of

your body. InterPlay is a useful tool for personal growth

and for creating communities of diversity and peace.

Please wear comfortable loose clothing and be prepared

to move, laugh and play.

Literature and an MA in translation from Yarmouk

University. She earned a PhD in Comparative Literature

and Cultural Studies at the University of Arkansas. She is

currently an Assistant Professor and Director of Arabic

Studies at WVU.

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28. International and Independent

Films Interest Group*

Instructor: Sharon Goodman


3rd Wednesday of month

3:00 PM - 4:50 PM

Jan. 21, Feb. 18, Mar. 18

Classroom A

Course Description: This interest group presents an

international and/or independent film on the 3rd

Wednesday of each month. Movies will be announced in

the Friday Bulletin.

Instructor’s Background: Sharon Goodman is a lifelong

film freak!

27. Easy House Plants

Instructor: Kay Beamer



Mar. 4

Classroom B

Course Description: This course will discuss types of,

and care for, a selection of house plants. These are

house plants that are easily cared for or enjoy neglect.

Instructor’s Background: Kay Beamer has had a lifelong

interest in gardening and enjoys sharing information she

has learned. Kay has been a Master Gardener since 1998.

Instructor’s Background: Rosa Becker is a playful adult

with training in InterPlay. Rosa is experienced in working

with all ages as an occupational therapist and Jewish

educator.



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29. Harp Music in Latin America

Instructor: John Lozier



Jan. 28

Classroom A

Repeat of Class 32

Course Description: This course will showcase the rich

traditions of harp music in Latin America, focusing on

Mexico, Venezuela, Colombia, and Paraguay. The

Instructor will provide live harp demonstrations, and

speak of his travels in Venezuela since 2005, and in

Colombia in 2014. This repeats the Fall Term course but

will include new selections as well as some encore video

and audio items.

Instructor’s Background: After a lifetime of different roles

and careers (among them anthropologist, small

businessman, bureaucrat, agricultural educator, father,

and grandfather), John Lozier is primarily a “harper for

harmony” and a K-12 substitute public school teacher in

West Virginia.

30. "D"-fying the Law of Gravity:

Strategies for Preventing Falls

Instructor: Liz Quintana



Feb. 4

Classroom A

Course Description: There is a high prevalence of falls

among older adults. The presentation will focus on

identifying risk factors, common types of fractures and

strategies for fall prevention and treatment.

Instructor’s Background: A faculty member in the WVU

School of Medicine, Liz Quintana has worked with older

patients undergoing rehabilitation. She is the nutritionist

for the Dr. Dean Ornish Program for Reversing Heart

Disease.

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09. History of Earth

Instructor: Dr. Richard Smosna


Monday and Wednesday,

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Jan. 26, 28 Feb. 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18,

23, 25, Mar. 2, 4

Classroom B

Course Description: This course provides an in-depth

look at dinosaurs, including a discussion of their body

morphology, behavior and extinction.

Instructor’s Background: Richard Smosna has been

teaching geology at WVU for 35 years.

31. Intergenerational Help with your

Electronics and Software

Instructor: Jake Mullet



Feb. 11

Classroom A


Repeat of Class 46

Course Description: Teens will be available during this

workshop to help you navigate Facebook, upload photos

to the web, sync your email onto your phone, learn to

Skype, stream movies, etc. You tell us what you need!

Instructor’s Background: Jake Mullett is a high school

senior who has spoken to OLLI before about violence and

videogames. He interned in Washington, DC last summer

with the Entertainment Software Association. His

interests include computer science, physics, and football.

Courses that are also Special Interest Groups are marked with an asterisk * following the title.

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32. Harp Music in Latin America

Instructor: John Lozier



Jan. 28

Classroom A

Repeat of Class 29

Course Description: This course will showcase the rich

traditions of harp music in Latin America, focusing on

Mexico, Venezuela, Colombia, and Paraguay. The

Instructor will provide live harp demonstrations, and

speak of his travels in Venezuela since 2005, and in

Colombia in 2014. This repeats the Fall Term course but will

include new selections as well as some encore video and audio

items.

Instructor’s Background: After a lifetime of different

roles and careers (among them anthropologist, small

businessman, bureaucrat, agricultural educator, father,

and grandfather), John Lozier is primarily a “harper for

harmony” and a K-12 substitute public school teacher in

West Virginia.

33. C.O.R.E.

Instructor: Theresa Twigg



Feb. 4

Classroom A

Course Description: This course will discuss C.O.R.E. or

Center for Organ Recovery and Education. It will explain

organ donation, describe how the process works, and

share success stories.

Instructor’s Background: Theresa Twigg, a Morgantown

native, has received two transplants. She is a volunteer

with C.O.R.E., and enjoys working with others and

helping in any way possible.

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35. Nature vs Nurture:

Understanding the Molecular

Basis for Healthy Aging

Instructors: Reyna VanGilder,

Kimberly Kelly and Alicia Revitsky



Feb. 18, 25, Mar. 4

Classroom A


Course Description: Healthy aging is an essential part of

longevity and good quality of life. Genetics, genomics and

environmental factors (diet, exercise, etc.) play an

important role in determining the risk for disease.

However, most people do not have a holistic perspective

on how these components interact at the molecular level.

This course will provide a basic understanding of how

certain molecular processes play a role in disease and how

life-style factors can help to decrease this risk.

Instructors’ Backgrounds: Reyna VanGilder and Kimberly

Kelley both received their PharmDs from the WVU School of

Pharmacy. Kimberly and Alicia Revitsky are post doctoral

fellows at NIOSH. Reyna is currently enrolled at WVU.

34. Introduction to Elder Law:

Protecting Assets from High

Cost of Long Term Care

Instructor: Brent Van Deysen, Esq.



Feb. 11

Classroom B

Course Description: Learn how to qualify for Medicaid

paid nursing home care while protecting assets for your

spouse, children and heirs. In addition, learn how to

qualify for the Veterans Administration's pension benefit

for veterans and their surviving spouses, and how to use

this benefit to pay for in-home care, assisted living care

and nursing home care.

Instructor’s Background: Brent Van Deysen received his BS

from Fairmont State College and his JD from the WVU

College of Law.

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36. Learn to Play Video Games




Mar. 4

Classroom B


Repeat of Class 52

Course Description: This course is a survey of different

types of currently popular video games. Play a world

building game, a first person shooter, a racing game, and

others. This class will explore games on computers as well

as consoles like the Xbox and the Wii.




with the Entertainment Software Association. His interests

include computer science, physics, and football.

37. Writing "Retreat"*

Instructor: Rae Jean Sielen


Thursday, 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Jan. 29, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26, Mar. 5

Classroom B

Course Description: Having a hard time finding time to

work on your life story, novel, poetry, journal, or letters?

Come write in a quiet, comfortable, supportive

environment. Bring paper, pen, laptop, etc. There will be at

least 1.5 hours of quiet writing time each session. At the

last session, if there is interest, we will stay an extra hour

or so to talk about what we've been working on and to

share (optional) some of our writing.

Instructor’s Background: Rae Jean Sielen is the co-

founder/owner of Populore Publishing Company in

Westover. For 20 years she has helped individuals,

families, organizations, and businesses with a wide variety

of publishing projects. She is especially passionate about

encouraging others to preserve their personal and family

stories.

THURSDAY

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39. Treasured Performances at the WVU

Creative Arts Center

Instructor: Dr. John Beall



Feb. 26, Mar. 5

Classroom B

Course Description: This course will listen to and

discuss performances from WVU’s library of on-campus

recorded musical presentations from the years 1965-

2014.

Instructor’s Background: Dr. John Beall is a Professor

Emeritus of Music at WVU. He received a PhD in Music

Composition from Eastman School and has taught for 36

years as a professor at WVU.

38. The Organs of Morgantown

Instructor: Dr. Summers Harrison



Jan. 29, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26, Mar. 5

Held at Various Churches

Course Description: The class will visit six churches in

Morgantown and see and hear their organs. There will be

a short presentation followed by a closer look at the

organ, and the class will hear it being played.

Instructor’s Background: Summer Harrison studied

organ while in medical school and later studied in

Germany. He has substituted as an organist in local

churches.

40. Community Sports, Recreation & Wellness Center

Overview

Instructor: Kerissa Kuis


Thursday, 1:00 PM - 2:50 PM

Jan. 29

Classroom B

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Course Description: Over the course of the past year,

business and political leaders have come together to

support an initiative for a community sports, recreation,

and wellness center. Kerissa Kuis is leading a team of

MBA students at WVU to complete the feasibility study

and business plan for this project. During this workshop

she will share the progress and plans for the community

center and obtain feedback from the class.

Instructor’s Background: Kerissa Kuis has her Board of

Regents degree from WVU and is completing her MBA.

Kerissa is the CEO and founder of the University of

Wellness. Her programs are offered at different locations

around the US and will be online soon. She has spoken

locally and internationally in areas of self -development,

health and wellness.

41. Jim Benner Salon

Instructor: Dr. Jim Benner


Feb. 12, 19

Salon will be held at the Village at

Heritage Point


Course Description: The "Jim Benner Salon" is an

opportunity for attendees to enjoy listening to Dr. Benner

talk about his experiences and to provide an opportunity

to ask him questions. It will be held at Heritage Village.

Instructor’s Background: James Benner is Professor

Emeritus in the Division of Music at WVU. He was a noted

pianist and vocal coach in New York City before joining

the faculty of WVU. At WVU, he prepared, directed, and

conducted 34 different operas.

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43. To Hell and Beyond: Exploring

Dante's Divine Comedy

Instructor: Jay Cole



Jan. 29, Feb. 5, 26

Classroom A


Course Description: Sin and punishment, morality and

corruption, love and lust, exile and redemption: these are

just some of the timeless themes that are at the heart of

Dante Alighieri's Commedia, known as the Divine

Comedy. This course explores Dante's epic poem and its

meaning and significance for our lives.

Instructor’s Background: Jay Cole holds a PhD in Public

Policy and Higher Education. His professional interests

include education policy and the role of land-grant

universities in American society. He also enjoys Dante,

science fiction, ham radio and computer gaming.

42. Exploring the US Constitution

Instructor: Barbara Rasmussen



Feb. 26, Mar. 5

Classroom A

Course Description: This course will discuss the

Constitution, and the genius of its construction.

Instructor’s Background: Barbara Rasmussen has taught

at Fairmont State and WVU since 1990. She is the past

president of the City Landmarks Commission and

Monongalia Historical Society.

44. How Engineers Solve Problems

Instructor: Wallace Venable



Jan. 29, Feb. 5, 12, 19, Mar. 5

Classroom B

Repeat of Class 47

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Course Description: In this class you will learn about a

matrix of behaviors which allow engineers to solve

problems. The examples will be drawn from a set of

courses on Newton's law and the properties of materials

know as "engineering mechanics." Undergraduate

engineers can solve practical problems which most

theoretical physicists can not solve.

Instructor’s Background: Wally Venable is a WVU

mechanical and aerospace engineering emeritus faculty

member. Since he has retired, he has had time to study

local history, glass, and music. He and his wife Norma

are authors of the Arcadia book Around Morgantown.

45. Stroke Awareness

Instructors: Dr. Taura Barr, Martha

Power, James Simpkins and Frankie

Johnson



Feb. 19

Classroom A


Course Description: Stroke is the third leading cause of

death in the US. This course will raise awareness of

stroke, discuss stroke signs and symptoms and discuss

family health history and risk of stroke.

Instructors’ Backgrounds: Dr. Taura Barr is an Assistant

Professor in the School of Nursing and Associate Director

of Clinical Translational Research in the WVU Stroke

Center. Martha Power is a WVU Stroke Center Nurse

Practitioner. Dr. Simpkins is the Director of the Clinical

and BTSC at WVU. Frankie Johnson is a nursing student at

WVU.

Facilitators Needed! To volunteer, please check the box on your class

registration or contact the office.

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47. How Engineers Solve Problems

Instructor: Wallace Venable



Jan. 29, Feb. 5, Feb. 12, Feb. 19,

Mar. 5

Classroom B

Repeat of Class 44

Course Description: In this class you will learn about a

matrix of behaviors which allow engineers to solve

problems. The examples will be drawn from a set of

courses on Newton's law and the properties of materials

know as "engineering mechanics." Undergraduate

engineers can solve practical problems which most

theoretical physicists can not solve.

Instructor’s Background: Wally Venable is a WVU

mechanical and aerospace engineering emeritus faculty

member. Since he has retired, he has had time to study

local history, glass, and music. He and his wife Norma

are authors of the Arcadia book Around Morgantown.

46. Intergenerational Help with your

Electronics and Software




Jan. 29, Feb. 5


Repeat of Class 31

Course Description: Teens will be available during this

workshop to help you navigate Facebook, upload photos

to the web, sync your email onto your phone, learn to

Skype, stream movies, etc. You tell us what you need!




with the Entertainment Software Association. His

interests include computer science, physics, and football.

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48. The Songs of Tin-Pan Alley

Instructor: Leo Horacek

Friday, 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Jan. 30, Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27,

Mar. 6

Classroom A

Course Description: Tin-Pan Alley is a term referring to

the popular sheet music industry during the first half of

the 20th century. This was, in one sense, a golden age

for song writers. Songs were written, not by performers,

but by skilled composers and lyricists, and were sung by

everyone. This class will examine the music and words of

some of the best songs of the era and discuss the lives of

the songwriters.

Instructor’s Background: Leo Horacek is professor

emeritus of music at WVU.

49. Learn to Play Bridge

Instructor: Lynne Ostrow


Friday, 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Jan. 30, Feb. 6, 13, 20

Classroom B


Course Description: This course will provide hands-on

instruction on playing Bridge.

Instructor’s Background: Lynne Ostrow is a Silver Life

Master, Certified American Contract Bridge League

Director and leader of the Duplicate Bridge game on

Thursday afternoons in Morgantown.

FRIDAY

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51. Antiques Roadshow - How it Works

Instructors: Ann Davidson

and Kay Beamer


Friday, 1:00 PM - 2:50 PM

Feb. 20

Classroom B

Course Description: This course will include a short

history of Antiques Roadshow and how it is organized. It

will focus on the show's recent appearance in Charleston,

WV, in August 2014. Items taken to Antiques Roadshow

will be shown, history given, and reactions to the

appraisers’ comments noted. Roadshow enthusiasts Janet

and Tom Rogers, Renee Wyatt and Deb Miller, who were

there also, will join the class to present their items and

relate their experiences.

Instructors’ Backgrounds: Kay Beamer and Ann

Davidson worked together for many years at the WVU

Health Sciences Center. In their spare time they searched

flea markets, yard sales, junk shops and old family

heirlooms for interesting items. Kay and Ann traveled

together to Charleston in August and want to share their

unusual experiences.

50. Healthy Sleep For Everyone

Instructor: Hawley Montgomery-

Downs

Email: hawley.montgomery-

[email protected]

Friday, 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Feb. 27

Classroom B


Course Description: This will be a brief course on

improving your sleep environment and getting the best

sleep possible to optimize health.

Instructor’s Background: Hawley Montgomery-Downs,

PhD, has conducted research on sleep and sleep disorders

for over 20 years and has published more than 50 papers,

chapters, and a book on the topic.

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52. Learn to Play Video Games



Friday, 3:00 PM - 4:50 PM

Feb. 6

Classroom B


Repeat of Class 36

Course Description: This course is a survey of different

types of currently popular video games. Play a world

building game, a first person shooter, a racing game, and

others. This class will explore games on computers as

well as consoles like the Xbox and the Wii.




with the Entertainment Software Association. His interests

include computer science, physics, and football.

53. Fitness 411

Instructor: Debbie Turner

Saturday, 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28

Classroom B

Course Description: This course focuses on the lifelong

wellness needs of participants by introducing ways to

bring physical activity and healthier eating habits into

their lives.

Instructor’s Background: Born and raised in

Morgantown, Debbie Turner has spent the last 25 years

in Arizona. She is a certified personal trainer and

certified nutrition and wellness consultant, which lets her

combine her love of teaching with her passion for fitness.

She has a BA in Recreation, an MA in Special Education

and certificates in personal training, nutrition and

wellness.

SATURDAY

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OLLI goes to the

WVU School of

Theatre and Dance

Coordinator: Stan Cohen

Saturday, Feb. 7, 2014 - DANCE NOW

Sunday, March 15, 2014 - ARSENIC AND OLD LACE

By Joseph Kesselring

Sunday, April 26, 2014 - MOTHER COURAGE AND HER

CHILDREN By Bertolt Brecht

The WVU School of Theatre and Dance presents another

exciting series of performances. (http://theatre.wvu.edu/)

Cost of ticket is $10.00 for each performance. Please make

checks payable to Stan Cohen.

Payment through the OLLI office is required no later than

the Monday preceding the date of the performance.

Changes and updates will be posted in the Friday Bulletin.

Sunday, February 1, 2015 - RODELINDA

By Handel

Sunday, March 1, 2015 - SUMEIDA’S SONG

By Mohammed Fairouz

Sunday, March 29, 2015 - CARMEN

By Bizet

Sunday, May 10, 2015 - DAUGHTER OF THE

REGIMENT By Donizetti

Please note that OLLI Opera Trips are still to be determined.

More information on individual trips will be posted in the

Friday Bulletin and in the office.

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Spain’s Classics

and Portugal

October 14 - 27, 2015

Spotlight on Rome

November 3 - 9, 2015

For more information contact

Angela Faulkner-Van Deysen

OLLI at WVU

(304) 293-1793

[email protected]

Please check the OLLI Office Board for

information on opportunities to participate

in a variety of research studies that

incorporate relaxation techniques,

swimming, physical activity, meditation, and

others.

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If a course involves physical activity, participants are responsible

for wearing the proper attire and using the proper equipment (if

applicable). It is highly recommended that participants consult

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OLLI welcomes your skill, talent, and passion.

Terms run for six weeks (four weeks in the summer)

with weekly, approximately two-hour presentations.

Some instructors choose to offer shorter courses or a

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Spring Term: Apr il 13 to May 22, 2015

We will solicit proposals in December and January

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