SCHEDULE OF COURSES Spring 2013
April 8 – May 31
DIRECTOR’S NOTE
Dear all: It is with mixed emotions that I am writing to let you know that I will be transitioning out of my position as co-director of OLLI by the end of June. At that point, Sheila will become the full-time director. All I can say is that I have truly enjoyed the last 4 years, and I want to thank you for supporting our programs and enabling us to grow as an organization. Most importantly, you will remain in great hands with Sheila as your director and our terrific team of Carol and Corey as support. I will be around after June as a consultant to help with special projects. And, next fall, I hope to see you in class. Rick Steketee
MONDAY The Underground Railroad: Journeys To & Through Michigan 9:30-11:30 a.m. Modern Philosophy Explained 1:30-3:30 p.m. Ask the Doctor About Medications & Memory Loss 1:30-3:30 p.m. Libya & Syria: Case Studies in the “Responsibility To Protect.” 9:30-11:30 a.m. Springtime Tour of Heritage Hill 1:30-3 p.m. Michigan’s Town & Country Inns 9:30-11:30 a.m.
TUESDAY The Past & Present of the Cuban Revolution 9:30-11:30 a.m. Tour WZZM - TV 13 10-11 a.m. Baseball…Fast Forward & Rewind 1:30-3:30 p.m. How the Bible Came to Be 9:30-11:30 a.m. Jacobson’s, Wurzburg’s, Steketee’s, & Herpolsheimers’s: Oh, How We Miss Them 1:30-3:30 p.m.
THURSDAY
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Rating Golf Courses 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Medieval Ireland 9:30-11:30 a.m.
African Women: Their Trials & Triumphs 1:30-3:30 p.m.
The Actor & the Director – The Heart OLLI Presents: of the Art The Grand Rapids 1:30-3:30 p.m. Symphony Sneak Peek! South Africa: 4 -5:30 p.m. Of Truth & The Early History Reconciliation 3:30-5:30 p.m. of Art 9:30-11:30 a.m. Grow a Garden of Healthy Herbs in OLLI ART LOVERS –FIELD TRIP TO Your Window Box 1:30-3:30 p.m. CHICAGO ART MUSEUMS Consequential Presidents: Function & Woodrow Wilson Recreation: 1:30-3:30 p.m. The Development of Mackinac Island The Role of Religion and Bridge as Sites in American & Symbols Foreign Policy 9:30-11:30 a.m. 9:30-11:30 a.m.
British Graphic Satire in an Age of Revolution 9:30-11:30 a.m. The Greatest Films 9:30-11:30 a.m. Legacy of Father Henri Nouwen Continues 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Flawed History: How Accurate is Our American History? 9:30-11:30 a.m. F ree
Sailing Around the World with Rudy 1-2:30 p..m
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Islamic Civilization: Then and Now 9:30-11:30 a.m.
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The Humanities Series – Book Discussion 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m.
Making Way for Bikes: The Urban Bike Infrastructure of Amsterdam & Copenhagen 1- 2:30 p.m.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS: The Underground Railroad: Journeys To & Through Michigan page 3 The Past & Present of the Cuban Revolution page 4 How the Bible Came to Be page 5 Jacobson’s, Wurzberg’s, Steketee’s & Herpolsheimers’s: Oh, How We Miss Them Page 5 Flawed History: How Accurate is Our American History? page 5 The Greatest Films page 6 Islamic Civilization: Then & Now page 8 The Early History of Art page 8
Art Lovers! Trip to Chicago Art Museums Friday, May 17 For details, see page 9.
Effective February 1, 2013
PRO-RATED MEMBERSHIPS Because OLLI’s year is half way 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 2013. All membership advantages still apply with reduced pricing on tuition classes.
OLLI Membership Structure (September 1, 2012 – June 30, 2013) For the 2012-2013, OLLI academic year, we are again offering a tiered membership designed to provide you with options and monetary savings. As you see below there are 3 different memberships from which to choose. The more classes you take, the more you can save. Membership Structure (M = member; NM = non-member) 4 week class 3 week class 2 week class 1 week class M NM M NM M NM M NM $63 $76 $52 $62 $35 $42 $16 $21
Bronze Membership: $25 Membership fee
Silver Membership: $60 Membership fee
Gold Membership: $385 Membership fee
See the above member versus non-member pricing for savings.
Pricing for this membership allows members to receive greater discounts compared to a Bronze.
Pay $385 and take all the classes and most special events at no additional cost. Fees may be charged for selected events, trips, or class materials.
4 week class - $63 to $50 3 week class - $52 to $42 2 week class - $35 to $30 1 week class - $16 to $12
For further explanation of why one should become a Bronze, Silver or Gold please call 616.632.2430. By becoming an OLLI member, you are eligible to take Free Member Classes designated in each catalog.
Advantages of Membership
• Great discounts on classes. The more you take, the better the value. • Free Member Classes. • Discounted prices on local performing arts and events. • The option (with instructor approval) of auditing a regular Aquinas College class for $150.
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Limited scholarship funds available for those who need them. 632.2430
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OLLI TUITION COURSES
MONDAY The Underground Railroad: Journeys To & Through Michigan Mondays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. April 8, 15 & 22 Veta S. Tucker is an Underground Railroad historian, African American Literature scholar, and a recently retired GVSU professor. She is the author of A Twenty-first Century History of the 1847 Kentucky Raid in Cass County, Michigan and the coeditor of A Fluid Frontier: Freedom, Slavery and the Underground Railroad in the Detroit River Borderland 1800-1860. Did many fugitives from southern slavery come to West Michigan? Who did fugitives that came here rely on for help? Which communities were searched for fugitives? Michigan was a battleground for blacks escaping from southern slavery. Besides being a safe haven and temporary refuge for fugitives, it was also a hunting ground for slave catchers. Dr. Tucker will take students back in time to meet many of the fugitive slaves who became famous after fleeing for freedom. And, she will acquaint you with those who defied the laws to help protect fugitive slaves as well as tell the stories of the daring attempts made by slave catchers to force fugitives back into slavery. Meet some of the brave Michigan champions who helped fight for their freedom. M: Bronze $52 Silver $42 NM: $62 Location: Browne Center
Modern Philosophy Explained Mondays, 1:30-3:30 p.m. April 8, 15, 22 & 29 Lee Hardy is professor of philosophy at Calvin College. He specializes
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in early modern philosophy and the phenomenology of Edmund Husserl. He has published articles on Hume, Immanuel Kant and Edmund Husserl; his book on Husserl will be in print in late 2013. Modern philosophy began with the publication of Meditations on First Philosophy by Rene Descartes in 1641 and concluded with the death of Friedrich Nietzsche in 1900. Between those two points in time, western thinkers explored a bewildering range of conflicting topics that raised the philosophical discussion level to a high degree. This course provides a way into the thicket of modern philosophy by tracing the development of the problem of knowledge in the work of four main figures: Descartes, Hume, Reid and Kant. This class aims to provide those with little prior training in philosophy with the tools they need to appreciate what is at stake in the work of these great figures. M: Bronze $63 Silver $50 NM: $76 Location: Browne Center
Ask the Doctor About Medications & Memory Loss Mondays, 1:30-3:30 p.m. April 22 & 29 Dr. Madelon Krissoff is an internist and geriatrician who has been practicing medicine in Grand Rapids since 1989. She has been in general private practice, the medical director of a nursing home, and currently is providing evaluation and management for adults and seniors facing the challenges of aging. She believes in a collaborative relationship with her patients; education and counseling of patients and family are an important part of her practice.
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What memory loss is normal as we age, and what signifies a medical problem requiring further evaluation by your doctor? Dr. Krissoff will discuss memory issues related to age including: treatment options, research options, management of behavioral issues, caregiver burnout and stress. She will also look at medication usages, interactions, and adverse effects of both prescription and over the counter medications. There will be opportunity in both sessions to ask medical questions on any topic, and other topics will be explored with handouts and resources for further reading. M: Bronze $35 Silver $30 NM: $42 Location: Browne Center Libya & Syria: Case Studies in the “Responsibility To Protect.” Mondays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. May 6 & 13 Dr. Roger Durham is the chair of the political science department at Aquinas. He teaches international relations and comparative political courses and coordinates the International Studies Degree. He has received the Outstanding Faculty Member from students numerous times and is an OLLI favorite. Both Libya and Syria have imploded. Much of this can be related to many of the dynamics of the Arab Spring. Since the creation of the UN, the international community has adopted a number of treaties, laws, rules and institutions now known as the “Responsibility to Protect.” This class will address the causes and effects of the wars in Libya and Syria in the context of international politics. At issue is the international response, or lack thereof, in these two cases, especially relative to protecting human rights, the innocent and those fighting for change. Interspersed in the above
COURSES CONT. will be discussions of the role and influence of important outside players, including the United States, the UN Security Council, NATO, Russia, China, the League of Arab States and the European Union. M: Bronze $35 Silver $30 NM: $42 Location: Browne Center
Springtime Tour of Heritage Hill Monday, 1:30-3 p.m. May 13 Enjoy the historic jewel of Grand Rapids known as Heritage Hill with Tom Logan, local historian and neighborhood resident. Tom will give OLLI students a oneof-a-kind tour from the comfort of a coach bus, and if the weather cooperates, a bit of a walking tour too. Heritage Hill is one of the largest urban historic districts in the U.S. with its 1300 homes – many dating back to 1843. View many of the architectural styles including Greek Revival, Queen Anne and Chateauesque that grace the neighborhood. M: Bronze $25 Silver $20 Gold $10 NM: $33 Location: Browne Center parking lot. Bus leaves promptly at 1:30 p.m. – please arrive by 1:15 p.m. Tour Limited to 54 Michigan’s Town & Country Inns Monday, 9:30-11:30 a.m. May 20 Susan Newhof lives with her husband in Montague, Michigan, in an old house that was the inspiration for her first novel, Spirits & Wine. After sampling various majors, she graduated from MSU with a B.A. in English. She works as a
communications consultant and a writer, and she always has a partial manuscript or a handful of essays cooking on the front burner.
ensuring the failure of the Cuban Revolution? These are just some of the questions we will examine during this course.
Susan took a break from writing fiction to visit more than 50 inns and B&Bs in Michigan during the past year. Come for an armchair tour of several of her favorites and a sneak peek at her upcoming book, the fifth edition of Michigan’s Town & Country Inns, due out in July. Plan your next getaway at the log lodges and Victorian mansions, world-class wineries and historic lighthouses, island summer homes and urban retreats that dot this state from the Keewanee Peninsula to the Indiana border. They have great stories, notable histories and even a few ghosts!
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TUESDAY The Past & Present of the Cuban Revolution Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. April 9, 16 & 23 David Stark is associate professor of history at GVSU. His area of expertise is the Spanish Caribbean. He has taught a variety of courses for OLLI, most recently Brazil Comes of Age and The Politics of Bananas. Perhaps no other nation in the Western Hemisphere fascinates Americans as much as Cuba. Yet it is a country about which we know relatively little. Most Americans know that a revolution occurred bringing to power a cigar-smoking, bearded rebel dressed in fatigues named Fidel Castro, whom the U.S. has tried to overthrow. Why are Americans fascinated with Cuba and why is the U.S. so preoccupied with
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Tour WZZM - TV 13 Tuesday, 10-11 a.m. April 9 WZZM-TV went on air in November, 1962 at 6:30 p.m. and off air 20 minutes later due to transmitter failure! Did you know that this West Michigan ABC affiliate began in a banquet room at the former Pantlind Hotel. Or that this station had the first weather radar in the area? Join this tour to learn more about the history and changes this popular station has been through over the years. M: Bronze $10 Silver $8 NM: $15 Location: Meet at the station by 9:45 a.m., tour begins at 10 a.m.. Address: 645 Three Mile RD NW Grand Rapids 49544 Tour Limited to 20 Baseball…Fast Forward & Rewind Tuesdays, 1:30-3:30 p.m. April 9 & 16 R. Paul Nelson is a lover of baseball, history, biography, religion and Aquinas! He was the fourth president of Aquinas College from 19901997. He also was a favorite professor of history there, before becoming its president. Join baseball enthusiast Paul Nelson as he fast forwards with a baseball preview of the 2013 season. He will talk about the teams, the key players, strengths, weaknesses,
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and predictions for the playoffs. He will also rewind back to look at favorite teams, players, characters, announcers, key moments – good and bad – and lessons learned from a lifetime of baseball. Paul promises – once again – lots of stories, discussion and fun! M: Bronze $35 Silver $30 NM: $42 Location: Browne Center How the Bible Came to Be Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. April 16, 23, 30 & May 7 Rev. Maurice A. Fetty received degrees from Union Theological Seminary, NYC, and a M.A. from Butler University and a Master of Divinity from Christian Theological Seminary. Rev. Fetty, now retired, spent the majority of his career as minister of Mayflower Congregational Church in Grand Rapids. He has now published 15 books and numerous articles. This course will be an examination of the Western world’s most influential, most translated, best -selling book: the Bible. The 3000 year history of the Bible is traced from origins, to composition, collection and canonization (made into an “official” book), with an overview of its varieties of literature. Special attention will be given to the development of the English Bible with a focus on the King James version (arguably the most influential book in the English language) in the 402nd anniversary of its publication. M: Bronze $63 Silver $50 NM: $76 Location: Browne Center
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Jacobson’s, Wurzburg’s, Steketee’s, & Herpolsheimers’s: Oh, How We Miss Them Tuesday, 1:30-3:30 p.m. April 30 Bruce Kopytek is an architect and graphic designer who writes, lectures, and maintains a blog called, “The Department Store Museum.” His book, Jacobson’s: I Miss It So was published in 2011 and selected as a Michigan Notable Book by the Library of Michigan. Local, traditional department stores formed an important part of American communities in the 20th century. Grand Rapids was home to four major department stores in its downtown from the 1940’s to the 1970’s, specifically Herpolsheimer’s, Steketee’s, Wurzburg’s and Jacobson’s. The class will include historical photos and illustrations along with a discussion of what made these stores unique. A special emphasis will be placed on the wide-ranging influence of Jacobson’s, whose two stores, located downtown and in East Grand Rapids, were part of a retail operation which grew to become the largest independently-owned specialty department store in the U.S. until it closed in 2002. M: Bronze $16 Silver $12 NM: $21 Location: Browne Center Flawed History: How Accurate is Our American History? Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. May 7, 14 & 21 Scott Stabler, Ph.D. is associate professor of history at GVSU. His speciality is American History, and he has taught many classes at OLLI including those on the Civil War and the Founding Fathers.
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In this course we will explore many myths about American history, including how the Constitution was formed and the speech on race by Barack Obama. Some topics fit the “politically correct” mode, while others in our multicultural society have been left out. For example, slaves freed themselves and Abraham Lincoln really freed no one when he issued the Emancipation Proclamation. And, without large numbers of white males, many of the popular reform movements like civil rights and women’s rights would never have come to fruition. This class should prompt interesting discussions, as we will question many of the long-held beliefs Americans have about their history. M: Bronze $52 Silver $42 NM: $62 Location: Browne Center
WEDNESDAY Rating Golf Courses Wednesday, 9:30-11:30 a.m. April 10 Craig Woods, known locally as Craig James, enjoyed a 40 year career in television broadcasting. Craig was chief meteorologist at WZZM-TV and then at WOOD-TV. His retirement in 2008, has enabled him to indulge in two of his favorite activities, travel and golf. Rating golf courses doesn’t mean declaring, “this one is good and that one is bad.” Rating golf courses is what trained raters, under the direction of the Golf Association of Michigan, do to determine what is called a course rating and slope rating for each course. Nationwide, golf associations sanctioned by the USGA rate courses. Craig will explain how the course and slope ratings are determined, plus how these numbers are used to develop
COURSES CONT. a golfer’s handicap index. Obtaining and understanding your handicap index will enable you to play and compete on an equal basis with other golfers of all skill levels…and just might help you win a few bucks! M: Bronze $16 Silver $12 NM: $21 Location: Browne Center African Women: Their Trials & Triumphs Wednesdays, 1:30-3:30 p.m. April 10, 17, 24 & May 1 Don Chaffee is Professor-In-TheCollege at Aquinas. Although his Ph.D. is in economics, during his 22 years at Aquinas he has used his 1970’s Uganda teaching experience as a backdrop for several courses on Africa. He has the distinction of having met Idi Amin… and surviving! African men have historically dominated their women, both in personal relationships and in the culture as a whole. But there have been changes in recent years, glimmers of hope. Women have emerged as leaders in business, politics, literature and in their cultures, giving hope not only to women but to Africa in general. This course begins with a survey of women’s plight in male-dominated African society, then moves to the hopeful signs: examining general changes in women’s situations and specific women who have risen to positions of influence. Most notable are Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and Joyce Banda, the first female presidents of African countries. M: Bronze $63 Silver $50 NM: $76 Location: Browne Center
British Graphic Satire in an Age of Revolution Wednesday, 9:30-11:30 a.m. April 24 Amanda Lahikainen received her Ph.D. from Brown University in the history of art and architecture and is assistant professor of art at Aquinas College. This seminar will explore the development of British graphic satire broadly over the course of the eighteenth century, ending with a more focused discussion on representations of Revolutionary violence in the 1790’s. Initial support for the French Revolution faded within months, spurred by early publications like Edmund Burke’s Reflections on the Revolution in France (1790) that warned of financial collapse and the rise of a tyrant – indeed Britons soon watched in horror as the French King was executed and violence steadily increased in France. Not only did political satirists such as James Gillray and Isaac Cruikshank comment on the French Revolution, but they used it to visualize British politics within a humorous frame. Learn to investigate the worldview of Enlightenment London using this underutilized body of material culture! M: Bronze $16 Silver $12 NM: $21 Location: Browne Center The Greatest Films Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. May 1, 8, 15 & 22 Andrew Jefchak received a Ph.D. in American Literature from MSU. He taught courses in literature, writing, and film study at Aquinas College for more than 40 years, and was a regular movie critic for The Grand Rapids Press for 30 years. He is the author of dozens of articles on film subjects: Alfred Hitchcock, 6
Westerns, individual films such as On the Waterfront, and many others. Every ten years the British film journal Sight and Sound asks a single question of more than 1200 film directors and movie reviewers from all over the world: “What are the greatest films of all time?” In the 2012 survey, three entries rank highest among both groups: Alfred Hitchcock’s Vertigo (1958), Orson Welles’ Citizen Kane (1941), and Yasujiro Ozu’s Tokyo Story (1953). In this course we will consider what makes a film truly great: the various elements that make them stay alive in our collective memory. We will focus on the three that topped the list, but also look at scenes from City Lights, Sunrise, The Searchers and The Godfather. M: Bronze $63 Silver $50 NM: $76 Location: Browne Center Legacy of Father Henri Nouwen Continues Wednesday, 9:30-11:30 a.m. May 1, 8 & 15 Dr. Shirley Kane Lewis was a professor at Aquinas College for over 20 years as well as the Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences. She has received awards for teaching at WMU and Aquinas College, the Board of Trustee’s Award and the Norbert J. Hruby Emeritus Award. This class will take us further into the life and literary gifts of Father Henri Nouwen, internationally renowned priest, philosopher and psychologist. Shirley always brings great knowledge, energy, insight, and humor to her classes at OLLI. Recommended reading for this course includes Genius Born of Anguish: The Life and Legacy of Henri Nouwen and The Wounded Healer. M: Bronze $52 Silver $42 NM: $62 Location: Browne Center
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THURSDAY Medieval Ireland Thursdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. April 11, 18 & 25 Earl R. Curry, history professor emeritus, retired after 32 years at Hope College. He taught courses in American, Latin American, and Irish history. Earl has delivered more than 20 papers on American and Irish history to various national and international conferences. Join Earl as he discusses the accomplishments and mythologies of pre-Celtic and Celtic pagan life. What we can know of these societies is limited by the distance of time and the shortage of a written record. Enough is known, just the same, to lend it color and to create interest in its imagination. Most of our time will be given to consideration of the medieval period, circa 500 to 1500 AD. This is roughly the same period as the middle ages of continental Europe. But Ireland’s history was different – oh, what a difference! M: Bronze $52 Silver $42 NM: $62 Location: Browne Center The Actor & the Director – The Heart of the Art Thursday, 1:30-3:30 p.m. April 11 Jean Reed Bahle has been involved in theatre in West Michigan for over 40 years as an actor, director, writer, and teacher. She has worked with Hope Summer Repertory Theatre, Grand Rapids Civic Theatre, Circle Theatre and most prominently with Actors’
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Theatre. Jean has taught at GRCC, Aquinas College and currently teaches at Hope College. After 34 years of teaching at GRCC, Fred Sebulske retired as chair of GRCC’s theatre department. In 1980, Fred founded the Actor’s Theatre where he continues to direct today. How do directors unlock the highest potential of their actors? How do actors get the most out of working with their director? Part lecture, part demonstration, part participation, this workshop will explore principles and techniques behind the unique communication between these two practitioners at the heart of the art of theatre. M: Bronze $16 Silver $12 NM: $21 Location: Browne Center South Africa: Of Truth & Reconciliation Thursday, 3:30-5:30 p.m. April 11 & 18 Keith St. Clair is a political science professor at GRCC. He holds his M.A. in political science from Illinois State University. Keith now serves on the board of the Michigan Political Science Association and is an active member of the World Affairs Council of Western Michigan. This course will take an inside look at the modern history of the state of South Africa including the coming of the Dutch and English, the Apartheid laws, and the return to black majority rule. We will discuss the political and ethnic divisions in the country, as well as the problems facing the current government today. M: Bronze $35 Silver $30 NM: $42 Location: Browne Center
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Grow a Garden of Healthy Herbs in Your Window Box Thursday, 1:30-3:30 p.m. April 18 Jennifer Rose is past president of the Midwest Michigan Herb Association (MMHA) and also handled public relations and special events for the MMHA. Jennifer had a large modified baroque harm garden at her past home and now specializes in balcony gardening since moving to a condo community. Salt-free herb blends, cooking with herbs and herbal bath items are also things she has done with her harvest…and you can too! Don’t be afraid to get your hands dirty! In this fun and tasty class you will see how easy it is to have your own fresh and healthy herbs in a small corner of your patio or on the railing of your balcony. Learn about planting, upkeep, fertilizing and harvesting your own mini garden. During the break, try a sweet savory offering. This will be a learning experience you can take home and do. You could also be the one leaving with a wonderful windowbox prize! M: Bronze $16 Silver $12 NM: $21 Location: Browne Center Consequential President: Woodrow Wilson Thursday, 1:30-3:30 p.m. April 25 Gleaves Whitney is director of GVSU’s Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies. He is a scholar who writes and lectures nationally on presidential history and leaders. His series on the modern day U.S. presidents has been a highlight of OLLI’s program. President Wilson left an indelible (some would say, unfortunate) mark
COURSES CONT. on progressive domestic policymaking and ambitious foreignpolicy initiatives. Join Gleaves in this final presidential lecture of the year. M: Bronze $16 Silver $12 NM: $21 Location: Donnelly Center The Role of Religion in American Foreign Policy Thursdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. May 2, 9, 16 & 23 Andrew Schlewitz Ph.D. is assistant professor of Latin American Studies at GVSU. He was a Peace Corps volunteer and Fulbright Fellow in Guatemala. He teaches courses on Latin American politics, Latin American migration, the Organization of the American States, and International Relations. His research and writing focus on Guatemalan militarism, U.S. - Latin American relations, and the role of religion in U.S. foreign policy. President George W. Bush compared himself and the War on Terror to President Truman and the early years of the Cold War. He argued that Truman had rightly cast the Cold War as an ideological conflict and convinced Americans to take on the mantel of world leadership. While Truman invoked religion in mobilizing Americans against communism, without much controversy, Bush and his allies often seemed to provoke disagreement whenever they even hinted at a role for religion in the War on Terror. We will examine the historical background of the role of religion in U.S. foreign policymaking, and then examine the Cold War/War on Terror analogy, focusing on the role of Christian values in the shaping of U.S. foreign policy in these global struggles. M: Bronze $63 Silver $50 NM: $76 Location: Browne Center
FRIDAY Islamic Civilization: Then and Now Fridays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. April 12 & 19 Since 2009, Muaz Redzic has been serving as Imam at the Bosnian Cultural Center in Grand Rapids, offering prayers and sacred texts in Arabic and then translating them into Bosnian. He earned his B.A. at Kuwait University, his M.A. in Religion at Vanderbilt University, and a Ph.D. in Islamic Studies from the Graduate Theological Foundation, Indiana. We will begin by exploring some of the most important aspects of Islamic civilization and its legacy. The middle ages are often understood as the “dark ages” – the Muslim perspective is that it was the “golden age of Islam.” He will also address the Muslim world today – with its strong sense of unity in terms of the belief system in Islam, yet with various expressions of diversity. In addition, we will explore different races, ethnicities and cultures within the contemporary Muslim world, including Muslim communities in the West. M: Bronze $35 Silver $30 NM: $42 Location: Browne Center OLLI Presents: The Grand Rapids Symphony Sneak Peek! Friday, 4-5:30 p.m. 7-8 p.m. Up Beat 8 p.m. Concert April 12 See and hear a whole new side of the Grand Rapids Symphony in this OLLI exclusive! This one day class will begin with a
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nooks & crannies tour of DeVos Hall and places the audience is rarely permitted to go. Sit on stage for the ultimate “musicians perspective” and hear about the life of a musician first-hand. After a dinner break (ask OLLI for your discount coupon to dine at any Gilmore restaurant), return at 7 p.m. to take part in the multi-media Up Beat presentation held prior to the evening’s concert, Boléro. This presentation will feature some special guests for a look at the music being performed that evening. M: Bronze $43 Silver $41 Gold $33 NM: $48 (includes concert) Tour Only Pricing M: Bronze $10 Silver $8 NM: $15 Location: Meet at DeVos Performance Hall, 303 Monroe Ave NW 49503 Must Register by March 29 The Early History of Art Fridays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. April 26, May 3 & 10 Dr. Henry Luttikhuizen received his Ph.D. from the University of Virginia and is professor of art history at Calvin College. He has authored numerous books and articles on medieval and northern renaissance art, and he also has been a curator of many exhibitions in museums and galleries. Henry will be OLLI’s guide when we travel to Chicago on Friday May 17 to visit two museums. To paraphrase the 19th century German romantic writer Goethe, those without a historical consciousness are doomed to live hand to mouth. Studying history not only teaches us about the past, it also helps us to understand the present by showing us how we got here. There is perhaps no better way to discover the history of art than to start at its beginning. We will study some of the oldest
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works of art and architecture that survive – ranging from prehistoric cave paintings of Lascaux to the treasures of Tutankhamun. We will strive to see how visual objects gave shape to particular beliefs and social practices. In addition, we will consider how these ancient things have affected the way we live and see the world around us. M: Bronze $52 Silver $42 NM: $62 Location: Browne Center OLLI ART LOVERS –FIELD TRIP TO CHICAGO ART MUSEUMS FRIDAY, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., MAY 17 We are excited to offer this wonderful opportunity with Professor Henry Luttikhuizen. Travel by coach bus to Chicago and visit one of the best collections of antiquities in North America, namely the Oriental Institute at the University of Chicago
and in the afternoon Professor Luttikhuizen will provide a guided tour of the Art Institute of Chicago.
history. He is editor of the Grand Rapids Historical Society’s magazine Grand River Valley History.
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Mackinac Island and Bridge are two of Michigan’s most beloved and iconic sites, not only in the Midwest but nationally as well. Yet, both did not develop without controversy and strong efforts on the part of their supporters. Because of the strategic location of the island, the straits area is of vital importance for both the Upper and Lower Peninsulas. This course examines the changes on Mackinac Island from military outpost to tourist paradise across nearly four centuries, and the challenge of building one of the world’s great civil engineering masterpieces. The Straits area is a symbol of Michigan’s past and present directions and one well worth discussing.
Tour cost includes admission to both art museums Tour maximum: 43 Cancellation Refunds cannot be issued after APRIL 17 Function & Recreation: The Development of Mackinac Island and Bridge as Sites & Symbols Fridays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. May 3 & 10 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
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The Humanities Series – Book Discussion
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partner began the first leg of this around the world trip here on Lake Michigan and ended 15,000 nautical miles later in Auckland, New Zealand. Making Way for Bikes: The Urban Bike Infrastructure of Amsterdam & Copenhagen
Join Dr. John Pinheiro, associate professor of history at Aquinas, for a discussion on the autobiography, An American Life: Ronald Reagan. A significant work of history, this is the story of Reagan’s life, both private and public.
Friday, 1- 2:30 pm May 31 Amsterdam and Copenhagen are well known as bike-friendly cities. This presentation will report on the state of the art in the design of urban bike lanes and bike paths in these two cities, and some of the innovative solutions they have developed in response to the challenge of accommodating pedestrians, bikes, buses and cars on the same rights of way. Join Calvin professor, Lee Hardy, as he takes the class on a virtual ride through the streets of Copenhagen.
Sailing Around the World with Rudy Monday, 1-2:30 pm May 20 Travel with Rudy Vedovell as he relives this sailing adventure with pictures, stories and his memories of this once-in-a-lifetime experience. Rudy and his sailing
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OLLI THANKS YOU FOR YOUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT During the past four years, OLLI has been fortunate to receive the maximum number of annual grants permitted by the Osher Foundation. After receiving those grants, we also received an endowment from the Foundation which will allow us to offset costs of our program in the years to come. However, earnings from the endowment will only offset about 20 percent
of our annual expenses. That is why our annual fund drive is so important. It helps us keep the costs of membership and programming as low as we can. We thank all of you who have contributed, so that we can continue to provide you with the best instructors and most diverse and thought-provoking classes possible.
Concetta Amante
Chuck & Judy Furman
Glynis Miller
Deb Snow
Judith Anderson
Betsy Gathercole
Al Minciotti
Rick & Sue Steketee
Madelyn Askins
Inta Grace
Lyle Morrison
Nancy Steketee
Syd & Mary Baxter
Judith Grantz
Sue & Lee Murphy
Charles & Janet Stoddard
Susan Behnke
Carol Gunsch
Bill & Valerie Nelson
Audriann Sullivan
Eric & Anita Bennett
Marc & Andrea Haidle
Mary Evelyn O’Connor
Margaret Taylor
John & Micki Benz
Helen Haight
Sr. Rosemary O’Donnell
Bill & Ann Thomas
Thomas Blackwell
June Hall
Joy Oostendorp
Larry & Julia Titley
Richard Boland
Marcia Hammerslag
Terrence O’Rourke
Mary Tracey
Judith Borders
Catherine Haney
Enid Packard
Cheryl & John Tully
Donna Bowyer
Lorraine Hardebeck
Olive Padgett
Ed Twohey
David Boyce
Josephine Hauschild
Sheila Pantlind
Ron & Gerri Urbanski
Mary & Jack Brown
James Helm
Velga Plate
Marion Vander Veen
Barbara Bunbury
Kathleen Higgins
Nancy Poggi
Betty Vogl
Gary Burbridge
Anne Horvitz
Bruce Preston
Joe & Irene Walker
William & Charlene Bylsma
Robert Hubling
Bob & Andie Rander
Ona Wall
Loretta Cahill
Mary Ann Jackson
Margaret Rapp
Caroline Waltz
Charles & Lucy Caldwell
Virginia Glew Jaeger
Jerry & Marybeth Rardin
Karin Waterbury
Kim Carnes
Helen Jakeway
Susanne Remes
Kathy Watkins
Rita Citron
Carol Jennings
Carol Rocheleau
Michael Whalen
Giles Courtney
Bill Jones
Marjorie & Bud Roegge
Ivan Wheland
Vanessa Daniels
Ann & Don Kelley
Jennifer Rose
Dick Willowbee & Bridget White
Bernie DePrimo
Ruth Kemp
Evelyn (Sally) Rusnell
Pia White
Carol Derks
Betty Kingston
Margaret Ryan
Gretchen Whitford
Thomas Dilley
John & Rita Kirkwood
Stanley & Phyllis Saganski
Pamela Whiting
Marilyn Drake
Sharon Knapp
Ellie Sarafis
Val Williams
Nancy Dunn
Joseph LeCuyer
Mary Schaffer
Michael & Mary Williams
Darcy Dye
Madelene Liu
Bill Martin & Kary Scheiern
Joan Wilson
Patricia Edison
Bettie Madison
Rose Schenck
Wiley & Karen Wilson
Nancy & Larry Erhardt
June Marshall
Marianna Scimeca
Dolores Woltanski
Marilyn & Carl Failor
Chet Maternowski
Therese Searcy
Susan Wood
Paul & Bridget Farr
Edith McCargar
Fred Sebulske
Michael Wood
Donna Foody
Noel McGarrity
Joan Secchia
Clasina Young
Mary Ford
Joan Miedema
Mary Seeger
Gene Fortune
Juddee Milito
Mary Ann Sheline
Jim McKay & Twink Frey
John & Jackie Miller
Mary Lou Smith
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Registration Form (Spring 2013)
Phone Registration: 616.632.2430
Name _______________________________________________________________________ Student #______________________ Address _____________________________________________ City________________________ State ______ Zip_____________ Home #_____________________________________________Cell #___________________________________________________ Email _______________________________________________ Emergency Contact ______________________________________ Sign me up for an OLLI at Aquinas Membership (2012 - 2013 academic year) q Bronze $25 $12.50 q Silver $60 $30 Please remember all OLLI members may select any Free Member Course. If registering more than one person please indicate student’s name to specific class.
MONDAY The Underground Railroad: Journeys To & Through Michigan q $52 (M Bronze) q $42 (M Silver) q $62 (NM) Modern Philosophy Explained q $63 (M Bronze) q $50 (M Silver) q $76 (NM)
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY Rating Golf Courses q $16 (M Bronze) q $12 (M Silver) q $21 (NM)
Medieval Ireland q $52 (M Bronze) q $42 (M Silver) q $62 (NM)
African Women: Their Trails & Triumphs q $63 (M Bronze) q $50 (M Silver) q $76 (NM)
The Actor & the Director – The Heart of the Art q $16 (M Bronze) q $12 (M Silver) q $21 (NM)
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South Africa: Of Truth & Reconciliation q $35 (M Bronze) q $30 (M Silver) q $42 (NM)
How the Bible Came to Be q $63 (M Bronze) q $50 (M Silver) q $76 (NM)
The Greatest Films q $63 (M Bronze) q $50 (M Silver) q $76 (NM)
The Past & Present of the Cuban Revolution q $52 (M Bronze) q $42 (M Silver) q $62 (NM) Tour WZZM – TV 13 q $10 (M Bronze) q $8 (M Silver) q $15 (NM)
Baseball… Fast Forward British Graphic Satire in & Rewind an Age of Revolution Ask the Doctor About Medications & Memory Loss q $35 (M Bronze) q $30 (M Silver) q $42 (NM) Libya & Syria: Case Studies in the “Responsibility To Protect.” q $35 (M Bronze) q $30 (M Silver) q $42 (NM) Springtime Tour of Heritage Hill q $25 (M Bronze) q $20 (M Silver) q $10 (M Gold) q $33 (NM) Michigan’s Town & Country Inns q $16 (M Bronze) q $12 (M Silver) q $21 (NM)
THURSDAY
Jacobson’s, Wurzburg’s, Steketee’s & Herpolsheimers’s: Oh, How We Miss Them q $16 (M Bronze) q $12 (M Silver) q $21 (NM) Flawed History: How Accurate is Our American History? q $52 (M Bronze) q $42 (M Silver) q $62 (NM)
Legacy of Father Henri Nouwen Continues q $52 (M Bronze) q $42 (M Silver) q $62 (NM) FREE MEMBER CLASS APRIL 17 q The Humanities Series – Book Discussion
Grow a Garden of Healthy Herbs in Your Own Window Box q $16 (M Bronze) q $12 (M Silver) q $21 (NM) Consequential Presidents: Woodrow Wilson q $16 (M Bronze) q $12 (M Silver) q $21 (NM) The Role of Religion in American Foreign Policy q $63 (M Bronze) q $50 (M Silver) q $76 (NM)
FRIDAY Islamic Civilization: Then and Now q $35 (M Bronze) q $30 (M Silver) q $42 (NM) OLLI Presents: The Grand Rapids Symphony Sneak Peek! q $43 (M Bronze) q $41 (M Silver) q $33 (M Gold) q $48 (NM) SYMPHONY TOUR ONLY q $10 (M Bronze) q $8 (M Silver) q $15 (NM) The Early History of Art q $52 (M Bronze) q $42 (M Silver) q $62 (NM) BUS TRIP – CHICAGO MUSEUMS q $76 (OLLI Members) q $89 (NM) Function & Recreation: The Development of Mackinac Island & Bridge as Sites & Symbols q $35 (M Bronze) q $30 (M Silver) q $42 (NM) FREE MEMBER CLASS MAY 31 q Making Way for Bikes: The Urban Bike Infrastructure of Amersterdam & Copenhagen
FREE MEMBER CLASS – MAY 20 q Sailing Around the World with Rudy
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Look for these exciting new classes and more in the June 2013 catalog:
How Constantine Christianized Rome – or Maybe Not Making Sense of Our Senses History of the British Isles
Spring 2013
Course Schedule
Birth of Rock & Roll
Classes begin: April 8 Registration begins: March 8 Phone: 616.632.2430 Fax: 616.732.4480 aquinas.edu/olli
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