OLLI Winter 2018

SCHEDULE OF COURSES Winter 2018

February 1 – March 31

DIRECTOR’S NOTE

Anton Chekhov said, “People don’t notice whether it’s winter or summer when they’re happy.”

Come be happier this winter with our outstanding instructors and friends at OLLI. If you have not yet joined as a member, this is the time. Our memberships are now half off. See page 2 for the details. Don’t be like Charles Schultz who once said about winter, “I am not going outside until the temperature is above my age.” Come instead to OLLI and have fun! (FYI Inductive loop system for the hearing imparied is now in the DeJourno Room!)

Sheila Pantlind MONDAY Why Discuss History’s Underdogs?

– Series with Dr. Fred Johnson 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Great Lakes Builder: The Life and Times of Captain Alexander McDougall 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Michigan Mittenful of Riches with the “Doc” 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Through the Eyes of a Child 1:30-3:30 p.m.

OLLI Monthly Book Club with Susan Lovell 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m.

Kent County Sheriff Detective: All in a Day’s Work 1:30-3:30 p.m.

TUESDAY Shall I Compare Thee?

9:30-11:30 a.m.

The Embrace of Buildings: A Second Look at Walkable City Neighborhoods 1:30-3:30 p.m.

The Economics of College Sports 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Later Twain: Samuel Clemens in the role of Mark Twain 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Dangerous Michigan Women 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Propaganda in WWII 1:30-3:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY Emotions and Excuses: A Look at Love 9:30-11:30 a.m.

History and Status of Michigan’s Mighty Rivers 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Winter Book Discussion with Nancy Dunn 1:30-3:30 p.m.

The Art Renaissance of Italy 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Aging with Grace 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Making Moral Judgements in Religion and Politics 9:30-11:30 a.m.

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Michigan Consumers Beware!

9:30-11:30 a.m.

The 2017 Great Total Solar Eclipse 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Muslims in the West 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Black Freedom Struggle 9:30-11:30 a.m.

The Entrepreneurial Spirit of Immigrants 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Brash Books/ Audacious Authors 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Kuala Lumpur: A Modern City within the Past 9:30-11:30 a.m.

2018 State Elections 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Sinclair Lewis: Book Discussion with Anne 11:30-1:30 p.m.

Christians for Israel?

9:30-11:30 a.m.

Italian Home Cooking: Beyond Red Sauce 1:30-3:30 p.m FREE MEMBER CLASS Looking Up when Life is Pushing You Down 1:30-3:00 p.m.

GRAM Tour: Andy Warhol’s American Icons 10:00 a.m. - Noon OLLI’S Oscar Preview Party 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Stories from the Basketball Court 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Understanding Groundwater Contamination in Michigan 9:30-11:30 a.m.

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS Why Discuss History’s Underdogs? page 3

Great Lakes Builder: The Life and Times of Captain Alexander McDougall page 3

Economics of College Sports page 4

Dangerous Michigan Women page 5

Later Twain: Samuel Clemens in the role of Mark Twain page 4

History and Status of Michigan’s Mighty Rivers page 5

Making Moral Judgements in Religion and Politics page 6

The Entrepreneurial Spirit of Immigrants page 7

FREE MEMBER CLASSES

The Black Freedom Struggle

The Ronald McDonald House of Western Michigan 9:30-11:00 a.m.

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How the ‘Man Up’ Narrative Hurts Us All 9:30-11:00 a.m.

Understanding Groundwater Contamination in Michigan page 9

Effective February 1, 2018

NEW PRO-RATED MEMBERSHIPS Because OLLI’s year is half over, we have reduced our annual Bronze and Silver Membership fee by 50%. Starting February 1, Bronze Memberships will be $12.50, and Silver Memberships will be $30 through June 2018.

All membership advantages still apply with reduced pricing on tuition classes.

MEMBERSHIP AT OLLI IS LIKE A GYM MEMBERSHIP FOR THE MIND * Opens the mind * Helps us find meaning in our lives * Connects us with new and old friends

* Helps us adapt to change * Keeps us involved in the community

OLLI Membership Fees and Tuition Pricing (September 2017 – June 2018) For the 2017-2018 OLLI academic year; we are again offering a tiered membership designed to provide you with options and monetary savings. The tuition costs are less if you join as an OLLI member, and savings are greater with each membership level.

MEMBERSHIP STRUCTURE

The four different membership levels from which to choose are:

GOLD MEMBERSHIP:

SILVER MEMBERSHIP:

BRONZE MEMBERSHIP:

$60 Membership fee $30

$25 Membership fee $12.50

Tuition Pricing

NON-MEMBER:

Tuition Pricing

30% Discount

No Membership fee

15% Discount

Tuition Pricing

1 wk class- $17 2 wk class- $34 3 wk class- $51 4 wk class- $68

1 wk class- $14 2 wk class- $28 3 wk class- $42 4 wk class- $56

1 wk class- $20 2 wk class- $40 3 wk class- $60 4 wk class- $80

$385 Membership fee

Gold members can attend unlimited number of classes all year. Fees may be added for special events, trips or class materials.

Gold Memberships are only available at the start of the OLLI year.

Tuition Pricing 100% Discount

Advantages of Membership

Become an OLLI Member today!

• Free Member classes designated in each catalog • Great discounts on classes • Discounted prices on local performing arts and events • The option (with instructor approval) of auditing a regular Aquinas College class for $150

Please call 616.632.2430 or send in a completed registration form to:

OLLI at Aquinas College 1700 Fulton St. E Grand Rapids, MI. 49506-1801

• Reminder: No OLLI credit will be given without a 24 hour notice.

• All classes are held in the Browne Center - unless noted or notified.

• Class cancellations due to weather at OLLI are based on Aquinas College closing – please check local TV stations and aquinas.edu

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OLLI TUITION COURSES

MONDAY Why Discuss History’s Underdogs? – Series with Dr. Fred Johnson

encountered a slow but deadly enemy in the sky.

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Monday, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Fred Johnson, Ph.D., is associate professor of history at Hope College.

His primary field of study is 19th Century U.S. History, specifically, the Civil War. February 5 – A Dream Unfulfilled and Won - In the 19th century, Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton fought for decades for the cause of women’s suffrage.

Their doggedness did not produce positive results for their generation; nevertheless, set the stage for women to become full citizens.

February 19 – Breakout from Chattanooga - Victories at Gettysburg and Vicksburg during the summer of 1863 set the Civil War on a trajectory toward Confederate defeat, but not without setbacks.

March 12 – First of the Not First - Henry Ossian Flipper was not the first African American to attend West Point but he was the first to graduate. His grand achievement underscored the excellence of his character but his example proved too much for the institution he served, and the nation he loved.

March 26 – Hunting the Bismark - Nazi Germany meant for its powerful battleship Bismarck to cause utter havoc upon allied convoys in the North Atlantic.

When it sank the Royal Navy’s H.M.S. Hood hope was replaced by panic until the Bismarck

Great Lakes Builder: The Life and Times of Captain Alexander McDougall

major chapters, written in layers of rock. From the violent volcanic beginnings to the crushing Ice Age, the stories in the rocks help us to understand what makes Michigan today. This geologic travelogue will touch on old familiar landmarks in a new dimension.

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Monday, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Through the Eyes of a Child

2 Classes – February 12 & March 12

Monday, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Matthew Daley, Ph.D., is associate professor of history at GVSU. Dr. Daley’s research focuses on urban public and social policy; Great Lakes maritime culture and technology; and public history.

1 Class – March 5

The years from 1880 to 1920 saw the transformation of the Great Lakes from wooden sailing ships to great steel vessels. This change happened because of Captain Alexander McDougall, a shipbuilder in the U.S., who because of his ships had a front row seat to history in the effort to win WWI. M: Bronze $34 Silver $28 NM: $40

Michigan Mittenful of Riches with the “Doc”

In 2015, Pamela Daugavietis wrote and published her memoir, Coming Home to Myself, which brought several unexpected and happy surprises and has changed her views on life, death and the importance of faith.

Pam Daugavietis is also the author of Through the Eyes of a Child: The Story of the Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital. She will share insights from her years as a writer for the Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, and tell stories of the many heroes who made this remarkable and now truly world-class resource for children and families possible.

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Monday, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

1 Class – February 26 Mary Jane Dockeray, Ph.D., was Curator Naturalist of the Blandford Nature Center from 19681990. She is also an inductee into Michigan’s Hall of Fame.

How did Michigan get to be the “water wonderland?” Mary Jane, the “Doc”, likes to divide its geological history into four 3

OLLI Monthly Book Club with Susan Lovell Monday, 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m.

1 Class – March 12 What is it about Japanese-born British author Kazuo Ishiguro that makes him the best of the best writers on the planet? The plot of his most popular 1989 novel Remains of the Day

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is as uncomplicated as the main character Steven, who tells his own story, is complicated. This is an exquisitely written story of painful introspection, regrets, missed love life, and Nazi history.

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Kent County Sheriff Detective: All in a Day’s Work Monday, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

1 Class – March 19 Sgt. E.J. Johnson has been with the Kent County Sheriff Department since 1997. He was first assigned to the Detective Bureau in 2003. In 2017, he became supervisor of the Major Case Team in Kent County. Sgt. Johnson will talk about the inner workings of the Kent County Sheriff’s Detective Bureau. At least two major cases that received media attention will be presented. Those who love a good detective story will love this presentation!

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TUESDAY Shall I Compare Thee?

Tuesday, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

1 Class – February 13 Author and teacher Gary Eberle is a professor emeritus of English at Aquinas College. Among his books are Sacred Time and the Search for Meaning and Angel Strings.

Professor Eberle is a well-known

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lecturer on mythology and literature in west Michigan.

Shakespeare wrote some of the most famous love sonnets in the English language, but who, exactly, was the object of Shakespeare’s love? There are many candidates.

Was it some anonymous lover?

Was it simply a conventional “beloved”? Was it the so-called “dark lady of the sonnets”? Or, intriguingly, was it the handsome younger man who seems to be addressed in many of the 154 14-line poems that make up the Bard’s sonnet sequence? Celebrate Valentine’s Day with readings of the many (possible) loves of Shakespeare.

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The Embrace of Buildings: A Second Look at Walkable City Neighborhoods Tuesday, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

2 Classes – February 20 & 27 Lee Hardy, Ph.D., is professor of philosophy at Calvin College. He specializes in early modern philosophy and maintains an interest in the philosophy and theology of work as well as a passion for good urban design.

In a culture long enamored of the suburban ideal, Lee Hardy, author of The Embrace of Buildings, invites his readers to reconsider the many advantages of living and working in walkable city neighborhoods.

These compact neighborhoods are characterized by a fine network of pedestrian-friendly streets, mixed land uses, mixed housing types, and a full range of transit options.

Lee will also investigate the role religion has played in defining American attitudes towards the

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city, and the difference church location makes in Christian ministry and mission.

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The Economics of College Sports Tuesday, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

1Class – February 27 In 2015, Keri Becker was named the Director of Athletics at GVSU. She is the first female director in the history of GVSU. She served as the associate director at GVSU from 2011-2015, and before that was an outstanding softball coach at Ferris State University.

Athletics has been part of higher education for over 150 years and for many college campuses has been a visible presence. Keri will discuss intercollegiate athletics’ role in fulfilling the mission of the university. She will also discuss the cost differences between the Division I level programs and the other levels to help us gain an understanding of return on the investment for this uniquely American phenomenon known as college sports.

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Later Twain: Samuel Clemens in the role of Mark Twain Tuesday, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

2 Classes – March 6 & 13 Michael Dodge is an adjunct professor at Aquinas College where he teaches humanities. Michael earned his MA in divinity from the University of

COURSES CONT. Chicago and his interests include religious and American history and speculative fiction and contemporary theater.

Propaganda in WWII

and universities throughout the U.S.

Tuesday, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Publication of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn in the 1870s and 1880s cemented Mark Twain’s reputation as a famous American writer, but he lived well into the 20th century. While being aware of Twain’s earlier life, work, and success, this class will focus on his later years of speaking, writing, and personal triumphs and tragedies.

The character of curmudgeonly American sage and storyteller that Twain had created while a relatively young man became the reality.

Gary Stark, Ph.D., is a retired professor of Modern European History at GVSU. A specialist on Germany, he has studied and lived in both West and East Germany and is the author of several books and articles on modern Germany and European history and culture.

Love is complex, joyous, terrifying, exhilarating, and elusive. Many of us spend our lives seeking love, being loved, falling in love, losing love, and reconciling the constant aftermath of these journeys.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day by taking part in this two-part discussion that explores the emotional, physiological, social, and spiritual aspects of love. Friends, family, and definitely romance will all be discussed!

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Dangerous Michigan Women Tuesday, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

1 Class – March 13 Tobin T. Buhk began his life as a true crime writer and author when he did a stint as a volunteer in the Kent County morgue, where he stood behind Medical Examiner Dr. Stephen Cohle.

Take a peek behind the walls of the old Detroit House of Correction, the only Michigan prison to house female inmates serving long-term sentences, and meet some of the most dangerous women in Michigan history: a serial poisoner who killed over a dozen because she wanted to don her black dress and attend the funerals; a woman who drowned her unwanted children, one by one, in a nearby river;and a con artist known as “Queen of the Underworld.” Tobin will introduce the audience to these and many other morbidly intriguing characters.

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2 Classes – March 20 & 27

During both WWI and WWII, governments undertook massive publicity campaigns to “advertise” the war effort. These campaigns, adapted from peacetime commercial advertising, tried to convince citizens of the need for the war, to recruit soldiers, to sell war bonds, to boost civilian morale, to save food, and so on.

This course will examine how the various countries involved on both sides of the two World Wars used posters, which combined art with propaganda, as an effective means of mass persuasion.

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WEDNESDAY Emotions and Excuses: A Look at Love Wednesday, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

2 Classes – February 7 & 14 Ric Underhile, Ph.D., is Associate Vice President, Aquinas Foundation Operations. He holds degrees in music, counselor education, and health education. Ric has spoken and consulted at over 200 colleges

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History and Status of Michigan’s Mighty Rivers Wednesday, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

2 Classes – February 7 & 14 Eric Snyder, Ph.D., is an associate professor of biology at GVSU. He completed postdoctoral research with the University of Montana’s Flathead Lake Biological Station.

Michigan’s river systems play a vital role in our history, economy, and sense of place. In this two-part class, Eric will explore this historical perspective and the current ecological status and trends of Michigan’s main waterways including topics such as invasive species, recreational fishing, boating, industry, transportation, and aesthetics. In addition, the proposed restoration of the rapids in downtown Grand Rapids will be examined from multiple perspectives.

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Winter Book Discussion with Nancy Dunn Wednesday, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

3 Classes – February 7, 14 & 21 Join Nancy Dunn for a lively three-week discussion of the book Firsts: Women Who Are Changing the World published by editors at Time Inc. Firsts is a compilation of first-person interviews of 46 women who broke barriers across athletics, science, law, entertainment and business.

Discover their candid stories of challenges, setbacks, motivations, inspirations and successes. We will supplement our discussion of Firsts with interview videos. Our challenge will be to discover aspects of stories that we identify with and use the example to encourage others.

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The Art Renaissance of Italy Wednesday, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

4 Classes – February 21, 28 March 7 & 14 Henry Luttikhuizen, Ph.D., received his doctorate from the University of Virginia and is a professor of art history at Calvin College. He has authored numerous books and articles on medieval and northern renaissance art.

In this course, Dr. Luttikhuizen will examine late fifteenth-century and early sixteenth-century Italian sculpture and painting. Special attention will be given to artistic competition and cultivation of artistic genius. Each week, students will study the work of one or two artists (da Vinci, Raphael,

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Michelangelo and Titian) in hopes of fostering a better understanding of the ways in which Italian artists and viewers thought about the world and about themselves.

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Aging with Grace Wednesday, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

2 Classes – March 7 & 14 Pat Latus-Kennedy, M.Ed., is a 25 year educator and counselor. She uses her education in psychology and health to focus on the components of stress management.

This course is designed to give participants a holistic view of the development components of aging including the emotional aspects.

Students will also learn about resources available in the Grand Rapids community to assist in age related services for geriatric diseases.

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Making Moral Judgements in Religion and Politics Wednesday, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

1 Class – March 21 P. Douglas Kindschi, Ph.D., director of the Kaufman Interfaith Institute and professor of mathematics and philosophy at GVSU. He served for 28 years as dean prior to moving to his current faculty position.

Religion and morality are no longer the exclusive domain of the philosophers and theologians.

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to the topic. Then how do we make moral judgements and why are they rarely affected by additional data? Jonathan Haidt’s book, The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion, helps us understand how the mind processes and evaluates competing claims. In his words: “When it comes to moral judgments, we think we are scientists discovering truth, but actually we are lawyers arguing for positions we arrived at by other means.” Using the metaphor of the elephant and the rider, Haidt explains the difference between our intuitive and reasoning processes and helps us understand the implications for moral judgements in religion and politics.

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THURSDAY Michigan Consumers Beware!

Thursday, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

3 Classes – February 1, 8 & 15 Carol Hillman, former teacher is currently a presenter for the Consumer Education and Ok2Say programs provided by the State of Michigan Attorney General’s office.

Join Carol as she presents a series of programs that focus on the safety of Michigan citizens. The first week she will identify the signs of phone, mail, email and identity theft practices and steps to take if you fall victim. During the second week, she will discuss online safety and investment fraud. Her final week will cover home repair/ improvement scams, and what to investigate while looking at inhome care and senior care facilities.

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COURSES CONT. Muslims in the West: Medieval Contributions & Rivalries to Modern Day Challenges & Prospects Thursday, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

2 Classes – February 1 & 8 Since 2009, Muaz Redzic, Ph.D., has served as Imam at the Bosnian Cultural Center in Grand Rapids, offering prayers and sacred texts in Arabic and then translating into Bosnian. He will introduce the students to the often forgotten legacies and contributions of Muslims in medieval Europe and American continent. Muaz will look into the 20th and 21st century challenges of Muslim immigration into the West as well as a deeper look into authentic Muslim nations and communities that have lived in Europe and the West in general for centuries.

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The Entrepreneurial Spirit of Immigrants Thursday, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

1 Class – February 1 As the Directior of the Office of New Americans for the State of Michigan, Bing Goei will address the hot topic of immigration. He will share an inspiring story about his personal journey as an immigrant and why he sees immigration so important to our future. Mr. Goei is an ambassador who is committed to working tirelessly on behalf of New Americans today who want to call Michigan their home.

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Kuala Lumpur: A Modern City within the Past

Thursday, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Thursday, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Gleaves Whitney, director of the Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies will continue the series about Remarkable Romans.

Feb. 8 – Rome’s Decadent Emperors. Following the long, prosperous reign of Caesar Augustus, a number of corrupt, crazy, and/or craven emperors tried to rule the Roman Empire.

Their reigns were often brutally short, ending when they were poisoned or stabbed by rivals for power or patriots concerned about the future of the Eternal City.

Gleaves will explore the lives of several emperors – including Nero, Caligula and Claudius – especially as presented in the gossipy prose of Suetonius and the deep learning of Gibbon. Their unforgettable stories of every sin and vice capture the feel of a decadent era.

March 22 – Rome’s Wisest Emperor, Marcus Aurelius. This 2nd century emperor epitomizes the Golden Age of the Roman empire. He is also treasured as an author to this day; his stoical Meditations have given generations of readers comfort in the face of life’s afflictions. In this talk, we will explore the many achievements of Marcus Aurelius as well as the tragic disappointments of his son and successor, Commodus, who was made notorious by Joachin Phoenix’s interpretation in the 2000 Ridley Scott movie, Gladiator.

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1 Class – February 15 Tom Buettner, historian, is known in West Michigan for presenting programs addressing a multitude of topics – each one well researched and presented in a most interesting way.

Malaysia’s capital, Kuala Lumpur, has a skyline punctuated by minarets, Mogul domes, and skyscrapers. Some sections have colorful, food-stalled-lined streets. It has been occupied by the Portuguese, Dutch, and British colonies and is noted for its mild climate, beautiful hills, and Malaysian tea plantations. Join Tom in Kuala Lumpur and discover how the Malaysian’s multiculturalism is reflected in its art, food, craft customs and religious beliefs.

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2018 State Elections Thursday, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

3 Classes – February 15, 22 & March 1 Donald A. Zinman, Ph.D., is an assistant professor of political science at GVSU. His research centers upon the presidency, political parties and American political development.

In 2018, 36 states will be electing governors and 45 states will be electing legislatures. This is a course about state government elections in Michigan and elsewhere. This course will cover the fundamentals that make up a race for governor, other

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statewide government elections and legislative elections. State election outcomes can reflect or run counter to national political trends.

Whatever the result, the way these elections play out is likely to be very different from presidential races.

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Sinclair Lewis: Book Discussion with Anne Thursday, 11:30-1:30 p.m.

4 Classes – February 22, March 1, 8 & 15 Anne Horvitz J.D. received her Masters from Harvard and her J.D. from Cooley Law School.

Minnesotan Sinclair Lewis won the Pulitzer and Nobel Prizes in Literature (first American) “for its vigorous and graphic art of description” and creating characters “with wit and humor.”

Week 1: Main Street : ignorance of small-town life and people; one woman’s efforts to bring reform.

Week 2: Babbitt : satire of American culture and society, the pressure on business and professional men to conform to middle class values; Dodsworth: retirement in Europe, detailed descriptions of European tours and meeting ex patriots, choice between marriage and new lifestyles; Week 3: Arrowsmith: calling medical schools to adhere to mainstream science; the travails of a small town doctor climbing the ladder of the medical community Week 4: Elmer Gantry about fundamentalism and evangelism in the 1920’s. These 1920’s novels still resonate today, providing historical prospectus, interesting stories, and engaging characters. Not necessary to read them beforehand to join the discussions.

Christians for Israel? The History & Consequences of Christian Zionism Thursday, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

3 Classes – March 8, 15 & 22 Martin Spence, Ph.D., is associate professor of history at Cornerstone University where he teaches World and European History.

He pursued his undergraduate and doctoral studies at Corpus Christi College, Oxford. His research focuses on the history of Evangelical Christianity in modern Britain.

A large number of white Evangelical Protestant Christians in the U.S. are “Christian Zionists.” They believe God has given the Jews a national homeland in the eastern Mediterranean and that Christians must therefore “stand with Israel.” To achieve this, Christian Zionist organizations lobby the Government to ensure U.S. foreign policy is unwaveringly “pro-Israel.”

Given the large voting power of Evangelicals, this is one factor that explains why the U.S. sends over $3B a year to fund Israel’s military.

Although many Evangelical Christians see Christian Zionism as simply what the Bible says, it is in fact a relatively new idea which did not enjoy much support before the nineteenth century . This class traces the history of the movement, explains the key beliefs of Christian Zionists, explores the institutions that promote it, and tries to assess the impact of Christian Zionism on the conflicted politics of the Middle East, particularly in regard to the occupied Palestinian territories and their Arab Christian population.

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Italian Home Cooking: Beyond Red Sauce Thursday, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

1 Class – March 29 Italian-American cuisine is dominated by tomato-based pasta sauces. And, as delicious as those dishes are, there are many wonderful, non-marinara pasta sauces that are well within the abilities of most home cooks. Jordy VandeBunte, a personal chef based in Grand Rapids, will prepare the classic Roman pasta dish spaghetti all carbonara and discuss how to find and use quality ingredients. He will also compose a salad and discuss what sets a good salad apart from a great one.

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FRIDAY The 2017 Great Total Solar Eclipse: An Amazing Sky Show Friday, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

1 Class – February 2 David DeBruyn, Ph.D., served as chief curator of the Roger B. Chaffee Planetarium for four decades before retiring in 2003. As Curator Emeritus, he works on special projects for the Planetarium, and continues to write the column “West Michigan Skies” for The Grand Rapids Press.

A rare natural event captivated millions of viewers this past August 21. Dave, along with 50 others from West Michigan

scattered to various places along its path and captured dramatic images of the eclipsed sun and ambiance that surrounded them during totality. Dave’s adventure with family and friends to eastern Nebraska brought with it threatening clouds, anxious moments, and breathtaking pictures. Experience the eclipse again here!

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Black Freedom Struggle Friday, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

2 Classes – February 2 & 9 Abigail Gautreau, Ph.D., is assistant professor of history at Grand Valley State University. She teaches public history, museum studies, and U.S. history. Her most recent work examines the preservation of historic sites related to the Voting Rights Movement in Selma, Alabama and the interpretation of apartheid in South Africa.

While we often think of the Civil Rights Movement as something that happened in the 1950s and 60s, the events of that era were just one aspect of the centurieslong struggle of African Americans to achieve full citizenship and redefine what it means to be American. This course will provide an overview of U.S. history through the lens of the Black Freedom Struggle and will include exploration of historic documents from key moments from slavery to Black Lives Matter.

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GRAM Tour: Andy Warhol’s American Icons

like Christopher Nolan (Dunkirk) and Speilberg (The Post).

Friday, 10:00 a.m. - Noon

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1 Class – February 9 “Provocative during his lifetime, Andy Warhol (1928-1987) has since assumed iconic status as one of the most beloved and influential artists of the 20th century. Warhol mined mass culture for his subjects and images, tapping into America’s moods, values, and obsessions–in effect turning a mirror on our popular culture. Warhol’s images of Campbell’s soup cans, CocaCola bottles, Marilyn Monroe, and Elizabeth Taylor have themselves become defining images of American culture.” Tour this iconic exhibit with docent/OLLI student Jackie Heaney.

Stories from the Basketball Court Friday, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

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Friday, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Ted Hillary has spent over 44 years of his life as a basketball official. He started officiating games part time when he was a teacher at Catholic Central High School. Soon, he was traveling the country as a referee for the best conferences in the country including the Big Ten. He worked four Final Four Tournaments which is amazing because only 10 of over 1000 referees in the country ever gets those jobs. Today, Ted is one of 4 NCAA regional advisers who attend games and grade officials with an eye toward picking tournament crews. He has a million stories that he will regale the class with about time spent running the court. You will want to attend this entertaining class.

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M: Bronze $17 Silver $14 NM: $20 Fee: Add $8 unless GRAM Member Maximum: 30 Location: 101 Monroe Center ST NW

OLLI’S Oscar Preview Party

As Jimmy Kimmel returns to host the 90th Academy Awards, Ian MacNeil returns to host OLLI’s 4th Annual Oscar Preview Party. Grab some popcorn, cast your ballots, and join the fun and energetic discussion of 2017’s best films.

Ian predicts who will win, who should win, and who should have been nominated as the directorial debuts of Jordan Peele (Get Out) and Greta Gerwig (Lady Bird) face off against those of heavyweights

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Understanding Groundwater Contamination in Michigan from the Bedrock Up Friday, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

2 Classes – March 16 & 23 Colin Plank is a professional geologist with over 20 years experience in the application of sedimentology, geomorphology, and issues of environmental contamination. Colin has developed

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methods recognized in the field as best practices within the groundwater remediation industry.

In Central and West Michigan, the majority of people and places derive tap water from the ground beneath us. Whether accessed by a private or public water supply well, the safety and quality of this resource is

vital to our health. When impacts to groundwater are reported in the news, how do we evaluate the risks (or lack thereof ) posed to you and your family? Where underground is your water coming from? What controls the location and movement of groundwater?

What are the common sources and types of contamination impacting

groundwater in Michigan? What are the strategies for restoration of impacted groundwater? Colin will provide an overview of the concepts behind understanding groundwater contamination and how it relates to your home.

M: Bronze $34 Silver $28 NM: $40

FREE MEMBER CLASSES AT THE BROWNE CENTER The Ronald McDonald House of Western Michigan Friday, 9:30-11:00 a.m.

March 9 The Ronald McDonald House of Western Michigan has been serving families coming to Grand Rapids for medical and/or mental health services for their ill children since 1990. The 19,000 square foot House is centrally located in the city of Grand Rapids on five park-like acres. As our medical community continually add specialties that are advertised world-wide, more families are turning to the RMHWM for housing while their children are being treated. Marcie Lewis, Executive Director, will talk about how the RMHWM provides a “home away from home” for these families.

Looking Up when Life is Pushing You Down Thursday, 1:30-3:00 p.m.

March 15

bounce back from tough times with a positive outlook while for others, life continues to be a challenge? Are optimism and resiliency something we are born with or traits that can be developed? Dave Kampfschulte, speaker and author, will explore these questions and more.

How the ‘Man Up’ Narrative Hurts Us All Friday, 9:30-11:00 a.m.

March 23 Mass shootings, homicides by an intimate partner, teenage suicides—the statistics are alarming and on the rise. Tara Aday, director of Prevention and Education at Safe Haven Ministries, will use her experience in schools to share a common narrative: the way men and women are socialized impacts behavior, and when toxic social norms thrive, so can violence. Tara will also share ways to work against these norms to create healthier communities.

We all face similar challenges, traumas, and tragedies in our lives. Have you ever wondered why some people

SPRING 2018 TRAVEL OPPORTUNITY WITH COLLETTE TRAVEL Exploring South Africa, Victoria Falls and Botswana DATE

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14 Days

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THURSDAY Michigan Consumers Beware!

Muslims in the West Entrepreneurial Spirit of Immigrants Brash Books/Audacious Authors 2/8 – Rome’s Decadent Emperors 3/22 – Rome’s Wisest Emperor Kuala Lumpur 2018 State Elections Sinclair Lewis: Book Discussion with Anne Christians for Israel?

Italian Home Cooking **Add $5**

MONDAY Why Discuss History’s Underdogs?

2/5 – A Dream Unfulfilled and Won 2/19 – Breakout from Chattanooga 3/12 – First of the Not First 3/26 – Hunting the Bismark Great Lakes Builder Michigan Mittenful of Riches Through the Eyes of a Child OLLI Monthly Club with Susan Lovell Kent Co. Sheriff Detective

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TUESDAY Shall I Compare Thee?

The Embrace of Buildings Economics of College Sports Later Twain Dangerous Michigan Women Propaganda in WWII

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WEDNESDAY Emotions and Excuses: A Look at Love History and Status of Michigan’s Rivers Winter Book Discussion with Nancy Dunn The Art Renaissance Italy Aging with Grace Making Moral Judgements in Religion & Politics

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FRIDAY 2017 Great Total Solar Eclipse Black Freedom Struggle GRAM Tour: Andy Warhol **Add $8** OLLI’s Oscar Preview Party Stories from the Basketball Court Groundwater Contamination

MEMBER FREE CLASSES 3/9 – The Ronald McDonald House 3/15 – Looking Up when Life Pushes You Down 3/23 – How the ‘Man Up’ Narrative Hurts Us All

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Aquinas College OLLI at Aquinas 1700 Fulton St. E Grand Rapids, MI 49506-1801

Look for these exciting Spring 2018 classes:

The Garden in Art Tell Your Digital Story Caregivers: The Real Angels The Changing Landscape for Small Colleges Women and the White House Tuesdays at the Movies: Bogart Festival

MISSION STATEMENT

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Aquinas College is a community of adults joining together to achieve personal transformation of mind, body, and spirit through lifelong learning and community service.

Call to register: 616.632.2430

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Winter 2018

Course Schedule Classes begin: February 1 Registration begins: January 8 Phone: 616.632.2430 Fax: 616.732.4480 aquinas.edu/olli

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