Enrichment Program Winter/Spring 2016 by University College

Short courses for the love of learning! Winter/Spring

ate Your Min l u m i d t S

ake n

r u C r Yo u

y t i os

2016

Enrichment Program

Dear Lifelong Learner, Welcome to the Enrichment Program, the lifelong learning program that makes you wonder, question, and embrace new and longstanding passions. Learning for the love of it is rare these days. So many of us are working, caring for growing children or aging parents, or simply getting swept up in the day-to-day life that captures so much of our attention. But with the Enrichment Program, you can learn something new or rediscover a topic you once loved through non-credit short courses designed just for you. We encourage you to be willing to learn, and to learn with us. We welcome you to join us on the beautiful University of Denver campus and explore topics that make you stop and think—from arts and science, to politics and music, the courses offered connect you to a wealth of knowledge. Dive deep into a topic or simply skim the surface, whichever style brings you joy. You’ll find our instructors are experts in their fields and adept at catering to this curious crowd of adult lifelong learners. They’ve spent time crafting courses that engage your mind, elevate your knowledge, and challenge your thinking. If you invest the time to take a class, isn’t that what you deserve? A premium quality experience that leaves you better informed and excited (learning has a propensity to do just that). Recently we asked our Enrichment Program students to describe why they pursue lifelong learning. We received some inspiring responses. One student mentioned that he feels energized, committed, and engaged when interacting in the classroom. Another student suggested that it’s important to change with the times and she strives to learn something new every day. We love that mentality! As we head into the winter months and approach the start of spring, reawaken your own curiosity and find what matters to you. You’ll have the opportunity to interact with Denver cultural institutions, find a new perspective from thought leaders and experts, and deepen your understanding of a broad range of topics. Take the time to learn something new and invest in your curiosity. Stimulate Your Mind … Reawaken Your Curiosity … Simply for the love of learning! With appreciation,

Michael McGuire Dean, University College

Enroll and enjoy!

Deb Olson Director, Enrichment Program

Topic Course Title

Start Date Page

CULTURAL CONNECTIONS Art/History Artistic Legacies of the Southwest Samurai: Behind the Scenes at the DAM Food/Wine Wine & Chocolate Literature Sweeney Todd & Mental Illness in Literature Jane Austen History Lyndon B. Johnson Music Percussion Composers Explore the Meaning of It All Brief History of Country & Western Music The Pipe Organ The Scarlet Letter Nature/Science Coloradoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Geology

2/16/16 4 3/24/16 5 2/6/16 11 3/14/16 4 4/14/16 12 1/19/16 3 1/25/16 9 2/4/16 2 3/3/16 6 4/4/16 9 4/27/16 7 2/23/16 10

FACULTY SHOWCASE 1 Night Lectures Enrichment Lecture Series Art Travel Journals Interior Design Landscape Photography Intro to Adobe Lightroom Intro to Drawing Art/History Art Museums of London Fashion History Communications WordPress Current Issues Israeli Point of View Palestinian Point of View Current Issues/ Sociology Political Movements in the Courts Film Academy Awards History North & South Korea The Rise of the Nazis History/Culture Turkey: A Nation of Paradoxes Literature Traveling by Book: Bill Bryson Dusting Off the Classics: Walden Nature/Science Astronomy I: The Solar System & Stars Astronomy II: Galaxies & the Universe Personal Development Financial Literacy Creating Life on Your Terms Philosophy Great Philosophers Religion Intro to Buddhism Inspiring Popes Writing Character Development Satire Writing

2/8/16 2/6/16 2/16/16 4/12/16 4/23/16 5/7/16 3/22/16 4/19/16 1/25/16 2/18/16 3/3/16

15 27 27 28 29 29 25 26 19 14 14

3/24/16 13 2/17/16 24 1/21/16 17 4/18/16 17 2/17/16 16 2/15/16 22 3/23/16 22 2/16/16 18 4/19/16 18 2/20/16 30 3/24/16 30 1/20/16 21 1/21/16 19 1/25/16 20 1/21/16 23 4/21/16 23

FOCUS FORWARD

Planning for Change in the Third Age-Wed. Planning for Change in the Third Age-Sat. Revitalizing Career Reinventing Retirement

1/20/16 1/23/16 3/9/16 4/6/16

Call 303-871-2291 or visit www.universitycollege.du.edu/enrichment

32 32 32 33

Cultural Connections

Each year, we partner with incredible cultural institutions across the Front Range to offer you a breadth of possibilities within our arts and culture community. From the culinary arts to the performing arts, we are proud to continue these connections this term. Find the “Meaning of It All” at the Colorado Symphony, where Andrew Litton and the Colorado Symphony and Chorus will perform Mahler’s “Resurrection” Symphony. Did you catch the film Selma last year? See how the portrayal of Lyndon B. Johnson varies when you attend the DCPA Theatre Company performance of All the Way. Did your mother ever tell you not to run with sharp objects? Ancient samurai did not receive that warning! Find out about the men, the materials, and the myths surrounding the samurai at the Denver Art Museum. Also at the Denver Art Museum, experience the enchanting legacy of Southwest art through the exhibit A Place in the Sun: The Southwest Paintings of Walter Ufer & E. Martin Hennings. Discover why we need a beat at the Newman Center Presents performance of So- Percussion with Shara Worden. Dig deep during a geological expedition with Bob Raynolds, a Denver Museum of Nature & Science research associate and geologist. Need a date night idea for Valentine’s Day? Impress a loved one with a night of decadence at the Cook Street School of Culinary Arts, where you’ll pair wine and chocolate (and indulge your senses in the process). If you’re craving some literary classics, we have you covered with a performance of The Scarlet Letter at Opera Colorado or a visit to Stories on Stage for Welcome to Austenland—a celebration of Jane Austen and those who love her. The list really does go on and on, so see what Denver—and the Enrichment Program—have to offer this winter and spring. And remember, event tickets are included in course prices unless otherwise noted.

Colorado Symphony Music and the Great Beyond: Composers Explore the Meaning of It All

Music has always served as a reflection of our lives. When we’re feeling elated, there’s music of joy to lift us even higher. When we reflect on life’s meaning, music is there to inspire us in our meditations and deepest thoughts. Most amazingly, music can soothe our anxieties and lead us to a place of contentment. Nothing can bring us a feeling of peace and give us a sense of place better than a chorus singing gorgeous sacred melodies from centuries past. Just as we have pondered our place in this world, and in the next, so too have composers approached these intriguing questions with works of majestic beauty. In this thoughtprovoking course, taught by popular University College music teacher Marc Shulgold, listen to music through the ages, discovering pieces that bring comfort, as well as those that address, and conquer, fears. Travel from the lush sounds of Renaissance harmony through the dramatic works of Bach and Handel. Encounter some of the greatest music by Mozart and Beethoven, Dvorak and Brahms, Strauss and Verdi. Then, in an overwhelming piece that wrestles with the prospects of eternal life, end with a detailed look at Gustav Mahler’s “Resurrection” Symphony, before experiencing it in concert with Andrew Litton, the Colorado Symphony and CSO Chorus. 10% discount to Symphony subscribers.

Four sessions

Thur., 7–9 pm, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 2016 Symphony performance, Sat., 7:30 pm, Feb. 20 CRN 1042 / $175

Marc Shulgold is a music journalist, concert lecturer and teacher. After working at the Los Angeles Times for 12 years, Marc became the first—and the last—music and dance writer at the Rocky Mountain News, covering the cultural scene throughout the region for nearly 22 years.

Denver Center for the Performing Arts Lyndon B. Johnson: The Ultimate Politician or Champion of Civil Rights?

After John F. Kennedy’s assassination, the country faced great upheaval. The Civil Rights Act was making its way through Congress, Communism threatened our allies, and the country grew more divided. Into this turmoil steps Lyndon B. Johnson, a man whose legacy is still debated today. Join instructor Douglas J. Snyder as he introduces you to Johnson’s political career prior to the White House. Discover why Johnson was called “The Master of the Senate.” During his terms as minority and majority leader, Johnson was an innovative, forceful and persuasive leader who broke old traditions and devised new legislative strategies to reach consensus and enact significant legislation. Next, explore Johnson’s early presidency and how he managed to get the Civil Rights Act passed. Many wonder if he felt it was the “right” thing to do or saw it as an opportunity to get re-elected. Between classes two and three, attend the DCPA performance of All the Way, which was called a “jawdropping political drama” by Variety and is set in the pivotal year between JFK’s assassination and Johnson’s reelection. It won the 2014 Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics’ Circle Awards for Best Play. The production portrays a starkly different LBJ than the movie Selma. Which is more accurate? Return to class where Snyder discusses the Voting Rights Act, which Johnson signed into law in 1965. Learn about Johnson’s efforts to create “The Great Society,” the most ambitious set of domestic social welfare reforms ever attempted. Much of Johnson’s proposed legislation was meant to eliminate poverty and racial injustice through investments in education, medical care and transportation. Then, examine Johnson’s decision to escalate the Vietnam War. Snyder shares tapes from the Oval Office, allowing you to hear the President’s voice as he agonizes over this decision. Finally, Snyder shares insights into Johnson’s fall from grace in the wake of the Vietnam War, showing clips from relevant documentaries, including The Fog of War. Come away with a better understanding of this time in history and your own thoughts on whether LBJ championed civil rights or was the ultimate politician. 10% discount to Denver Center subscribers.

Five sessions

Tue., 6:30–8:30 pm, Jan. 19, 26, Feb. 2, 9, 2016 DCPA performance, Sat., 7:30 pm, Jan 30 CRN 1034 / $175

Douglas J. Snyder received his PhD in U.S. history and is an instructor of history and international affairs at the University of Colorado-Boulder.

Short non-credit courses, no exams or grades

Denver Center for the Performing Arts Sweeney Todd and Beyond: Literary Depictions of Mental Illness

Since Sweeney Todd first appeared as a character in the 1840s, much has changed about how the mentally ill are depicted in literature and film. There are still mad geniuses, psychopathic serial killers, and madmen who speak the truth. But how have they changed as science’s understanding of mental illness has advanced? Join instructor Blake Sanz as he takes you on a tour of novels, movies and memoirs that depict various mental illnesses, analyzing what they tell us about our culture. Class one visits 1890s New England via The Yellow Wallpaper, in which a woman is isolated due to “hysteria.” In class two, study Wide Sargasso Sea, which re-examines the life of a Jane Eyre character declared insane by her husband. Author Dylan Scholinski visits class three to discuss his memoir, The Last Time I Wore a Dress, which shares his story of institutionalization after a medical diagnosis of “Gender Identity Disorder.” In class four, Sanz shares contemporary depictions of mental illness, including excerpts from The Marriage Plot and clips from movies and television shows. Wrap up by attending the DCPA’s performance of Sweeney Todd. Come away with a better understanding of how the mentally ill are depicted and what these trends tell us about ourselves. 10% discount to Denver Center subscribers.

Denver Art Museum A Place in the Sun: Artistic Legacies of the Southwest

The American Southwest landscape and the cultures of the people who live there have long inspired artistic expression. Join Annette Stott as she explores the visual traditions of the Native Walter Ufer, Me and Him, 1918. Oil on Pueblo and canvas, 40 x 36 in. Private collection Navajo peoples in pottery, basketry, weaving and architecture. Then examine how the Spanish added a layer of visual complexity with their paintings, sculptures and textiles. Euro-Americans discovered this wonderful cultural richness when the first explorer-artists came to the Southwest and, as more artists followed, artists’ colonies were established in Santa Fe and Taos. Annette shares slides and leads discussions, starting the course with historical context, focusing on the interactions among the arts in terms of style, subjects, and meaning, and consideration of how religious ideas played a major role in Southwest arts. The course culminates in a visit to the Denver Art Museum’s exhibition A Place in the Sun: The Southwest Paintings of Walter Ufer & E. Martin Hennings. Ufer and Hennings, members of the Taos Society of Artists, were two German-American painters and lifelong friends whose celebrated work often reflected Native American life and landscapes, honing in on the natural beauty and remarkable light of New Mexico. Come away with a deeper appreciation for this area’s rich history in the arts. 10% discount to DAM members.

Three sessions

Tue., 6:30–8:30 pm, Feb. 16, 23, 2016 DAM visit, Sat., 10 am, Feb. 27

Five sessions

Mon., 6:30–8:30 pm, Mar. 14, 21, 28, Apr. 4, 2016 DCPA performance, Sat., 7:30 pm, Apr. 9 CRN 1040 / $175

Manuel “Blake” Sanz, MFA, teaching associate professor, has short stories published or forthcoming in Ecotone, Puerto del Sol, Fifth Wednesday Journal, and Chariton Review. He has been awarded scholarships and funding to attend national and international conferences on writing, including Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference, Squaw Valley Community of Writers, and the Elizabeth Kostova Foundation’s Sozopol Fiction Seminars.

CRN 1016 / $125

Annette Stott is professor of American art and women’s studies at DU and Assistant Faculty Director of the DU/Iliff Joint PhD Program in the Study of Religion. She is the author of Holland Mania: the Unknown Period in American Art, 1880-1914 and Pioneer Cemeteries: Sculpture Gardens of the Old West, as well as many articles about arts of the nineteenth-century American West.

Denver Art Museum Samurai: The Men, the Materials, the Myths Behind-the-Scenes at the DAM

The word “samurai” conjures images of skillful warriors gloriously armored in the heat of battle. But did you know that these warriors also became philosophers, bureaucrats and art patrons? Join Douglas Wagner, curatorial assistant in the Denver Art Museum’s Asian Art Department, as he guides you through samurai history in Japan from their rise to power in the 12th century to their demise in the 19th century. The title “samurai” comes from a word meaning “to serve,” revealing the original duty of these warriors—service to their lords. But as their power and influence grew, the samurai became the recognized rulers of Japan, famous for their bravery in battle, the culture they forged, and the legacy they left to history. Wagner leads you from the earliest years of the samurai, when they served as the military arm of emperors, though years of civil war and the ascendency of the samurai as warlords and rulers. He discusses how the role of the Shogun was transformed from a temporary military appointment into the hereditary right to rule the entire country, and how five centuries of warfare gave way to 250 years of peace. Wagner outlines major historical themes and highlights many important personalities, showing how the samurai maintained their martial traditions even when their role on the battlefield was replaced by that of the statesman. The development of samurai armor will be an important focus, to compliment the upcoming exhibition, Samurai: Armor from the Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Collection, at the Denver Art Museum, which Wagner helped to curate. This collection is one of the finest of its kind in the world, with stunning examples of samurai armor, weaponry and related equipment, providing a unique look at many aspects of samurai life and pageantry. Wagner explains the purposes and evolution of samurai armor through the centuries, and offers behind-the-scenes insights into staging this large-scale museum exhibition with images of the collection and its installation. Finally, experience the collection in person as Wagner leads a tour at the Denver Art Museum, discussing the masterpieces on display. The exhibition tells the story of the samurai through 140 objects, highlighting the incredible craftsmanship and wide-ranging influences involved in their creation. Explore a fascinating time in history and get a “backstage” impression of what it takes to stage a large exhibition at the DAM. 10% discount to DAM members.

Four sessions

Thur., 6:30–8:30 pm, Mar. 24, 31, Apr. 7, 2016 DAM visit, Fri., 6:30 pm, Apr. 15 CRN 1015 / $155

Douglas Wagner has worked in the Denver Art Museum’s Asian Art Department since 2006 helping to expand, exhibit and interpret the museum’s collection. He has published articles on Asian art, and lectured about the samurai at the Denver Art Museum, University of Colorado and University of Denver.

Nimaitachidō tōsei gusoku (armor), Muromachi period, ca. 1400 (helmet bowl), mid-Edo period, 18th century (armor). Iron, shakudō, lacing, silver, wood, gold, brocade, fur, bronze, brass, leather. ©The Ann & Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Museum, Dallas.

Call 303-871-2291 or visit www.universitycollege.du.edu/enrichment

Swallow Hill Music Singing Cowboys to Taylor Swift: A Brief History of Country and Western Music When people think about country and western music, they imagine a twangy, dated sound emphasizing nasal voices, steel guitars and fiddles. In fact, country and western music is as varied as the people who perform it, encompassing singing cowboys, bluegrass instrumental, country gospel, western swing-country with jazz horns, country rock and country pop. By the same token, country music tells important stories from our culture, including songs of the working man, lovelorn wails, patriotic sentiments, political protest, broken romance, illicit affairs, celebrations of love and old school values.

Join author and recording musician Dick Weissman as he opens your eyes (and ears) to the multi-faceted lyrical and musical world of country and western music. Start in the early days of the genre, 1900 to 1914, with the Scotch-Irish music tradition and learn about the early relationship between country and folk music. Meet some of the first pop-country singers, like Vernon Dalhart. In class two, move on to 1925 through 1955 and hear examples of old-time mountain music, early bluegrass and gospel music. Weissman shares stories from the early days of the Grand Ole Opry and also examples from the Bristol recording sessions, including the Carter Family, Jimmie Rodgers and Earl Scruggs. Like today, many artists fabricated down-home identities to appeal to the growing country music market. Class three covers 1955 through 1995, when early studio musicians gave way to a new breed of Nashville players, such as Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, George Jones, the Statler Brothers and Jerry Reed. This timespan is also when Bob Dylan arrived in Nashville to record and Elvis broke loose. Finally, class four examines country music today, from Mary Chapin Carpenter and Reba McEntire to Kenny Chesney and Taylor Swift. Weissman explains today’s “bro-country” trend and discusses alternative country artists who sing about alternative subjects. Then, enjoy a performance at Swallow Hill Music by Augustus, a Colorado band that performs in the alternative country/Americana mode. Throughout the course, listen to CDs, watch videos and enjoy Weissman’s impromptu performances as you gain a new appreciation for this rich musical form. 10% discount to Swallow Hill Music members.

Five sessions

Thur., 7–9 pm, Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24, 2016 Swallow Hill concert, Fri., 8 pm, Mar. 25 CRN 1041 / $175

Dick Weissman is an accomplished banjo, guitar and mandolin player who has written several books about American roots music. He has also written many recorded songs and instrumental pieces, including one featured on the TV show My Name Is Earl. He has previously taught classes at University College and was an associate professor of music at the University of Colorado-Denver.

Credit/Library of Congress

Opera Colorado The Scarlet Letter in Word and on Stage

The flash of a letter A emblazoned in scarlet can only mean one thing: the classic work of Nathaniel Hawthorne is near! See how this iconic novel transforms into a new opera written by composer Lori Laitman and presented by Opera Colorado. Discover the work that goes on behind the curtain as you learn the process of creating, staging, and presenting a new opera in 21st-century America. From singers working to grasp and perform the story to the audiences who consume it, see what it takes to transform literature to the stage. Music historian Betsy Schwarm showcases how the pages of a classic American novel are brought to life on stage, as Denver audiences prepare for this headline-making event. One-on-one discussions with the composer herself have given Betsy the inside scoop, and representatives from Opera Colorado join class to share their experiences and take questions. How will this opera compare to the timeless work of Mozart, Verdi, and company? What challenges did the composer and performers face? How is a piece of literature adapted for the stage? How does the idea to convert literature to an opera even originate? Of course, the novel itself was important long before the opera came along, and DU professor Clark Davis shares his insights into Hawthorneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work and its place in literary history. The Scarlet Letter was written in 1850 and was Hawthorneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s magnum opus. The themes of repentance and dignity recur throughout the text, as readers witness the tale of punishment and redemption. Be part of this multi-media artistic experience as Hester Prynne comes to life on the stage of the Ellie. 10% discount to OC subscribers.

Four sessions

Wed., 6:30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;8:30 pm, Apr. 27, May 4, 11, 2016 Opera performance, Tue., 7:30 pm, May 10 CRN 1045 / $ 175

Betsy Schwarm writes program notes that have appeared internationally and gives pre-performance talks for the Colorado Symphony and Opera Colorado. She has contributed over 200 articles to Encyclopedia Britannica, published five books on classical music, and serves on the faculty of Metropolitan State University of Denver.

Short non-credit courses, no exams or grades

Newman Center for the Performing Arts Newman Center Presents strives to entertain and educate by presenting a diverse array of performing artists from around the world. We invite you to join our journey of exploration and entertainment. Many of the artists we present are making their Denver premieres in the Newman Center. The Denver Post has remarked that “The Newman Center for the Performing Arts is gaining a reputation as a center for musical innovation.” In awarding it one of its “Best of Denver” awards for 2010, Westword said, “Not only is the Newman Center a jewel box of a venue, with its three intimate performance spaces and elegant balconied plaza, but it also plays host to one of the finest college concert series ….” We are proud to collaborate with University College to enhance the performance experiences of Newman Center Presents with lively courses. We encourage you to enrich your journey through the performing arts by taking part in these thoughtprovoking programs. ~ Stephen Seifert, Executive Director Newman Center for the Performing Arts

Newman Center Presents

DU’s Newman Center for the Performing Arts offers an eclectic mix of performances by worldrenowned artists. Enjoy a FREE Behind the Curtain lecture at 6:30 pm before each performance. For a complete schedule and ticket information, visit newmancenterpresents.com or call 303-871-7720. The Whiffenpoofs of Yale & The Baker’s Dozen / Fri., 7:30 pm, Jan. 8 & Sat., 1:30 pm, Jan. 9, 2016 The world’s oldest and best-known collegiate a cappella group will perform for the sixth consecutive year at the Newman Center, and will be joined by fellow a cappella group The Baker’s Dozen. Brooklyn Rider / Thur., 7:30 pm, Jan. 14, 2016 The adventurous, genre-defying string quartet Brooklyn Rider makes its Denver premiere in a performance of new works. NPR says they are “a vessel for the shape of music to come.” Kyle Abraham / Abraham.In.Motion / Wed., 7:30 pm, Jan. 20, 2016 Kyle Abraham’s dance work entwines a sensual and provocative movement vocabulary with a strong emphasis on sound, human behavior, and all things visual. Sō Percussion with Shara Worden, vocalist / Sat., 7:30 pm, Feb. 6, 2016 Redefining the modern percussion ensemble, Sō Percussion is at the forefront of American musical culture and will perform Music for Wood and Strings by The National’s Bryce Dessner, written for them and played on instruments created just for the piece. Paul Taylor Dance Company / Sat., 7:30 pm, Feb. 20 & Sun., 2:00 pm, Feb. 21, 2016 Dancemaker Paul Taylor, one of the seminal artists of the 20th and 21st centuries, continues to shape the homegrown American art of modern dance. A new work commissioned by the Newman Center will have its world premiere at these performances. Metropolitan Opera Rising Stars Concert Series / Sat., 7:30 pm, Mar. 5, 2016 With this performance, you’ll have the rare opportunity to experience remarkable young artists on the cusp of extraordinary careers! globalFEST On the Road / Tue., 7:30 pm, Mar. 29, 2016 Over the past decade, globalFEST has become one of the most dynamic global music platforms in North America. Enjoy exciting artists in this mini-festival format celebrating Creole music. Gabriel Kahane and Timo Andres / Sat., 7:30 pm, Apr. 2 & Sun., 2:00 pm, Apr. 3, 2016 This concert gives two friends the chance to throw caution to the wind in a free associative program that brings together four centuries’ worth of music, from J.S. Bach to new works. Julian Lage and Chris Eldridge / Thur., 7:30 pm, Apr. 21, 2016 Avalon, from Julian Lage and Chris “Critter” Eldridge, is a love letter to the sound of the acoustic guitar. The set list is a mix of originals and covers that illustrate the breadth of American music.

Lamont School of Music The Pipe Organ: King of Instruments

Percussion: How Do They Make That Sound?

Percussion is one of the most thrilling and surprising musical genres. Due to the bold nature of how different instruments are played, percussion performances are often as much fun to watch as they are to hear. Join award-winning percussionist Elizabeth Galvan as she explores the history of percussion and provides hands-on tutorials for many instruments from the percussion family. First, what are the musical properties of percussion instruments and how are they different from other instruments? Galvan brings a large selection of common percussion instruments to class and leads you through fun exercises that illustrate the unique nature of their sound. She also shows video clips of obscure instruments to expand your notion of what this genre includes. Class two covers percussion performance and the influential artists who have advanced the genre since the 1930s, such as Edgard Varèse, John Cage, Steve Reich, and the ensemble Nexus. She also explores how new developments in construction have introduced brand-new percussion possibilities to the musical stage, such as the 5-octave marimba. Finally, attend the Newman Center Presents performance of Sō Percussion with vocalist Shara Worden. Come away with a better understanding of the ever-changing percussion world. 10% discount to NCP subscribers.

What instrument has pipes ranging from the size of a pencil to more than 32 feet long, has keyboards for the hands and the feet, and originated the phrase, “pulling out all the stops?” The king of instruments: the pipe organ. Explore this magnificent one-player orchestra under the guidance of Joseph Galema, organ instructor at the Lamont School of Music, principal organist at First United Methodist Church in Colorado Springs, and recently retired music director and organist at the U.S. Air Force Academy. All class sessions take place in the Newman Center’s Hamilton Hall, home to the William K. Coors organ, built by the Schuke Company in Berlin, Germany, and one of the largest tracker organs in the region. Tour (literally) the inner workings of the organ— including the trackers, couplers, windchests and balanced swell pedal—and see up-close those amazing pipes. With Galema supporting discussion with performance, listen to the organ’s incredible sounds as you delve into centuries of music, including works from Bach, Vierne and Widor. Discover how various orchestral compositions were transcribed for the organ, including Wagner’s The Ride of the Valkyries, which Galema also plays. Listen to organ renditions of music and movie scores, including The Phantom of the Opera and Star Wars. After gaining new musical insights, attend a course-culminating solo organ recital by your instructor at Hamilton Hall, part of the Lamont Concert Performances. 10% discount to Lamont Society members.

Four sessions

Mon., 6:30–8:30 pm, Apr. 4, 11, 18, 2016 Organ recital, Sun., 4:30 pm, May 1

Three sessions

CRN 1044 / $155

CRN 1043 / $130

Joseph Galema is on the organ faculty at Lamont School of Music and is principal organist at First United Methodist Church in Colorado Springs. He served as music director and organist at the United States Air Force Academy for 32 years.

Mon., 6:30–8:30 pm, Jan. 25, Feb. 1, 2016 NCP performance, Sat., 7:30 pm, Feb. 6 Elizabeth Galvan has performed around the world as a percussion soloist and with various orchestras. She served as a professor at Miami Dade College for four years and now resides in Colorado, performing regularly with professional ensembles.

Call 303-871-2291 or visit www.universitycollege.du.edu/enrichment

Denver Museum of Nature & Science Rare Form: Colorado’s Geology From Above and Below

One look westward is all the proof we need: Colorado is a spectacular state! But, geologically speaking, what makes it unique? And how did it become so breathtaking? Learn to “read Colorado” and, in so doing, obtain an understanding of its geological “shape” and our largely unconscious day-to-day interaction with the earth sciences that affect it. Leading the expedition, Bob Raynolds, Denver Museum of Nature & Science research associate and geologist, begins by comparing Colorado with geology as a worldwide science. As Bob retraces Colorado’s geological history (in eight easy, but big steps!), discuss the genesis of our rocks and gain insight into how geologists interpret ancient landscapes. Then, narrow the focus to Colorado’s Front Range and urban corridor, including the interface between land and people. Consider the impacts of water and water resources such as underground aquifers, underground fuels and fracking, the use of natural resources, the forces of erosion and climate change. How does it all work together to create our modern landscapes? Along the way, visit key areas south and west of Denver, including Dinosaur Ridge. “Read” the evidence written in the rocks and gain a deeper appreciation for Colorado’s rare form. 10% discount to DMNS members.

Credit/Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Student Testimonials I love when the speakers are knowledgeable and excited about their subject. This instructor was all that and more. She knew her topic cold, and came prepared with slides, multiple bookmarked books with coinciding quotes, and great answers to the attendees’ questions. Her personality was engaging, and her love and knowledge of her subject was contagious! ~ Rose Chiller It was fascinating. Full of interesting information, and it gave me much to think about. I wish the class had lasted longer. ~ anonymous Every aspect of the course met my expectation for the type of instruction the professor provided. There was just the right composition of class participation, in-class writing, and feedback on assignments. ~ Michael J. Hogan Provided food for thought, things to ponder from a well-informed and reasonable lecturer. Also enjoyed that there was time for discussion after the more formal part of the talk. ~ Karen Vogel The instructor is one of the best teachers I have ever met. He not only has an excellent command of the subject matter, he presents it in an interesting, enthusiastic way that encourages everyone to participate. ~ anonymous This instructor should be encouraged to give additional courses. She did a great job in presenting a large amount of information to a group of interested adults. ~ Robert Wyatt

Five sessions

Tues., 7–9 pm, Feb. 23, Mar. 1, 8, 15, 2016 Field trip, Sat. 9 am-5 pm, Mar. 5 CRN 1049 / $185

Bob Raynolds is a geologist and research associate in the Earth Sciences Department at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.

The professor brought in materials complementary to the book, presenting alternate ways of looking at the material. Just what I was hoping for. ~ Jean Wheeler I learned something new that is life-changing. ~ Sara Flansburg

Cook Street School of Culinary Arts Wine and Chocolate: Indulge Your Senses

The Enrichment Program is pleased to host an evening of decadence at the Cook Street School of Culinary Arts—just in time for Valentine’s Day! Fall in love and discover the complexities of flavors present in both wine and chocolate, and how they can collide to create delicious concoctions! Transcend a classic pairing by understanding the fundamentals of wine and chocolate and how they influence each other through an educational tasting. Designed by Cook Street’s Resident Wine Instructor and Sommelier Cindy Eger, this course at Cook Street will present four desserts that represent different varieties of chocolate as well as four textures and baking techniques. Cindy brings 25 years of experience in the bar and restaurant industry, and she is a professional member of the Society of Wine Educators and a Level 2 sommelier—the perfect person to design a celebration around the sinfully delicious delights of chocolate and wine. Begin the evening by enjoying a selection of charcuteries, artisan cheese, and house-baked bread. Then you’ll have a seat in Cook Street’s elegant, European-inspired kitchens for a lesson from the pastry chef. Enjoy a live demonstration and then try those desserts against several types of wines ranging from sparkling to sweet—something for every palate. Each new batch of chocolate can hold a slightly different flavor or texture; see how those characteristics react with the right wine and how taste can be influenced. You’ll be presented with a lavish board of chocolate desserts including a delectable selection of handrolled truffles, white chocolate mousse, flourless chocolate cookies, and chocolate-merlot silk tart. You’ll have the opportunity to pair a variety of wines with each dessert and learn how the flavors and textures interact to create a perfect pairing. You’ve had wine, you’ve had chocolate, but now is your chance to indulge your senses and combine the two for a flavorful fantasy. Both wine and chocolate date back to the BCE era, and have clearly remained a favorite indulgence through the ages. Come discover how they can blend together for a memorable (and delicious) experience. With the help of the Cook Street chefs and sommeliers you’ll never secondguess your wine selections again. Learn what goes well together and taste your way through an evening of these coveted treats!

One evening

Sat., 6–8:30 pm, Feb. 6, 2016 CRN 1032 / $ 75

Short non-credit courses, no exams or grades

Stories on Stage Jane Austen: The Author, Her Stories and Her Ongoing Cultural Impact Recognized as one of the great authors of the English literary canon, Jane Austen is the subject of serious scholarly research and analysis. But to millions of fans, she is just “Jane,” and characters like Elizabeth Bennet and Emma Woodhouse feel like close friends. Why does the author of six novels published more than two hundred years ago inspire such passionate devotion? Why do the characters and events she portrays, so strongly rooted in the social structure of her time, continue to resonate with us?

Join Ingrid Tague, professor of history and associate dean of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, as she first places Austen’s work in its historical context, examining why questions of matchmaking, social status and inheritance meant so much to Austen and her contemporary readers. Today we often think of Austen’s work as genteel and romantic, but readers in her own time were struck by her acerbic wit and incisive portrayals of social interactions in a period when politeness was often wielded like a weapon. Then consider recent adaptations. Discuss period dramas, like the 1995 BBC miniseries of Pride and Prejudice, which created a new generation of Austen fans (and sparked a worldwide uproar with Colin Firth’s portrayal of Darcy in a wet shirt). We’ll also look at freer adaptations like Clueless (adapted from Emma) and Bridget Jones’s Diary (adapted from Pride and Prejudice). What makes a successful adaptation? Does Cher’s privileged, self-absorbed Los Angeles life in Clueless shed new light on Emma in the original novel, or does it just steal the major plot points? How well do the dreams and conflicts of Regency England translate into contemporary contexts? Finally, discuss “Austen-adjacent” creations, including advice literature (like Jane Austen’s Guide to Thrift or The Jane Austen Guide to Happily Ever After) and entirely new stories that use her characters. From fan fiction to P.D. James’s mystery, Death Comes to Pemberley, Austen’s novels have provided ample fodder for contemporary writers. Is Austen really the first example of “chick lit?” Are these works driven simply by nostalgia for a lost world of tea-drinking and dances? What do they tell us about how we read and understand Austen today? End the course with a visit to Stories on Stage for Welcome to Austenland. Come away with a better understanding of this beloved author and why her work still resonates today. 10% discount to SOS subscribers.

Four sessions

Thur., 6:30–8:30 pm, Apr. 14, 21, 28, 2016 Stories on Stage performance, Sun., 1:30 pm, May 1 CRN 1039 / $155

Ingrid Tague is a professor of history and the associate dean of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences at DU. A specialist in British cultural and gender history, her most recent book is Animal Companions: Pets and Social Change in Eighteenth-Century Britain.

Faculty Showcase

Forget the days of stark lecture halls, the repetition of historic dates, and copious notes overflowing in binders—today’s lectures are exciting, innovative, and highlight contemporary issues like you’ve never seen before. We’re inspired by the line-up of faculty in store for winter and spring, and suspect you will be too! As we explore different parts of the world and their cultures and history, we have leading experts in the field to guide us through these topics, such as Jonathan Sciarcon, assistant professor of history and Judaic studies at DU and expert on the Middle East; Xiansheng Tian, professor of history who specializes in East Asian history and U.S.-China relations; and Harlan Abrahams, lawyer, educator and author of Raul Castro and the New Cuba. Current issues require leading lecturers, which is who you’ll find in Joshua Wilson, a DU associate professor of political science; Andrew Romanoff, former speaker of the Colorado house and current president and CEO of Mental Health Colorado; and Rebecca Cantwell, executive director of Colorado Solar Energy Industries Association. Engage with some of the best minds Colorado—and the world—have to offer.

Current Issues & Sociology Liberals, Conservatives and the Fight to Control the Law

These days, it seems commonplace for political movements to achieve change through the courts. Abortion, gay marriage, gun control and campaign finance reform are a few recent examples of social issues that have ended up in court due to liberal or conservative agendas. Yet, this practice is actually a relatively new phenomenon. Join author and Associate Professor Joshua Wilson as he leads you through the story of how this trend developed. Start with the Civil Rights revolution in the 1950s and 60s when the liberal movement created the original archetype for how to pursue policy agendas in the nation’s courts (e.g., Brown v. Board of Education). Class two addresses the conservative movement’s “push back” against this trend and the soul searching within the movement to figure out the best response. In class three, Wilson uses the book Ideas with Consequences to explain the rise of the Federalist Society, which has influenced major court battles in recent history. Finally, discover the steps that led to the creation of the contemporary Christian Right and how it became a significant and unique actor on the legal-political scene. Come away with a more nuanced understanding of the history behind today’s court battles and what’s at stake.

Four sessions

Thur., 7–9 pm, Mar. 24, 31, Apr. 7, 14, 2016 CRN 1023 / $165

Joshua Wilson is a DU associate professor of political science. His research concerns the varying abilities of political and social movements to use law in the pursuit of political ends. His book, The Street Politics of Abortion: Speech, Violence, and America’s Culture Wars, was released in 2013.

Call 303-871-2291 or visit www.universitycollege.du.edu/enrichment

Current Issues Enroll in both courses and save! CRN 1024 / $135

The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: Israeli Perspectives

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has continued, under different names, since the late 19th century. Since 1948, the state of Israel has existed as a mostly shunned and vilified political entity in the Middle East, and since 1967 Israelis have presided over an occupation of Palestinian people and land in the West Bank and Gaza. Led by Assistant Professor of History and Judaic Studies Jonathan Sciarcon, this short course seeks to examine the Israeli-Palestinian conflict from multiple Israeli perspectives, while also providing historical background to the conflict and its regional dynamics. Come away with a better understanding of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in general and also of how Israelis have perceived it both historically and in the present.

Two sessions

Thur., 6:30–8:30 pm, Feb. 18, 25, 2016 CRN 1025 / $75

Jonathan Sciarcon has been an assistant professor of History and Judaic Studies at the University of Denver since 2010. His expertise is in the history of the modern Middle East with an emphasis on the study of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. At DU his course offerings include The Arab-Israeli Conflict, 1881–2000; U.S.-Israeli Relations, 1948-Present; The Modern Middle East, 1798– 1991; and seminars related to the historiography of the 1948 War.

A Palestinian Perspective: Life Under Occupation

The Palestinian-Israeli conflict is one of the longestrunning conflicts in modern history. Rooted in differing religious beliefs, opposing political ideologies and territorial disputes, it is often viewed as a conflict that has been abandoned with no hope for a solution. However, many are unaware of the people in the midst of the conflict and the adversities that have consumed their daily lives and often dictate their future. First-generation Palestinian American Iman Jodeh offers an intimate, firsthand account of a perspective otherwise widely misunderstood and rarely heard in the West. “It is important to understand the challenges that Palestinians face living under occupation because they represent the obstacles to a true and just peace,” Iman says. Explore the conflict purely from the perspective of Palestinians living in Palestine and Israel, and come away with important insight into the meaning of “life under occupation.”

Two sessions

Thur., 6:30–8:30 pm, Mar. 3, 10, 2015 CRN 1026 / $75

As a first-generation Palestinian American, Iman Jodeh is fluent in Arabic and maintains a second home in Ramallah, Palestine. She is the cofounder and executive director of Meet the Middle East, a locally based non-profit that aims to foster relationships between the Middle East and the West through education and immersion travel. Iman also teaches the Enrichment course, The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: From Ancient History to Today’s Headlines, and guest lectures regularly about Islam and the geo-political situation in the Middle East to various groups in the Denver metro area.

See our History category for other courses relating to current issues.

Enrichment Lecture Series Save $10 by registering for all 6 lectures! CRN 1006 / $110

Doing Business in Cuba—Legally

What is left of the U.S. Embargo of Cuba after the sweeping changes made by the Obama administration in 2015? And what about those new business opportunities opening on the island? Harlan Abrahams, lawyer, educator and author of Raul Castro and the New Cuba, will discuss the economic, political and legal changes in Cuba and between Washington and Havana, focusing on the expanded opportunities in several major economic sectors for doing business in Cuba legally under the new regulations. Mon., 7–9 pm, Feb. 8, 2016 CRN 1008 / $20

Taxing Questions, and a World of Answers

Reform of our complicated and inequitable tax code will be a key issue in the 2016 campaign. But, if we look at other rich democracies, they can show us how to make taxes simpler and credit/Jon Groner fairer. Almost every idea for tax reform from every candidate—including the flat tax—has been tried somewhere. Explore these tax systems from around the world with T.R. Reid, whose forthcoming book discusses how other countries can serve as our policy laboratories. Mon., 7–9 pm, Feb. 22, 2016 CRN 1012 / $20

Mending Colorado’s Mental Health: A Conversation with Andrew Romanoff

Every year, more than a million Coloradans experience a mental health or substance use disorder. How do we make our state a leader in treating and preventing these illnesses? What is the price we’ll pay if we don’t? Join Andrew Romanoff, former speaker of the Colorado House and current president and CEO of Mental Health Colorado, as he leads a discussion on the benefits of early intervention—and the costs of inaction. Mon., 7–9 pm, Mar. 14, 2016 CRN 1007 / $20

Solar Energy: Where Are We Headed?

Solar energy continues to gain traction as an energy source, but because the industry changes so quickly, it can be hard to understand what the future holds. Join Jessica Scott, regional director for Vote Solar, as she discusses the technological, political and economic forces that impact the price of solar, and also shares insights into the future. Rebecca Cantwell, executive director of Colorado Solar Energy Industries Association, discusses policies affecting residential and small-business solar arrays. Mon., 7–9 pm, Mar. 28, 2016 CRN 1011 / $20

100 Years of Natural Wonder: History of the National Park Service

Celebrate the 100-year history of the National Park Service with Professor Richard F. Fleck, who will discuss his own experiences at Rocky Mountain National Park as a seasonal ranger and hiking guide, as well as a hiker in other national parks. Learn how conservationists, political figures and magazine editors all played an important part in the creation of the National Park Service and preservation of the parks themselves. Mon., 7–9 pm, Apr. 18, 2016 CRN 1010 / $20

Bang for Your Buck: Investing Wisely in Brain Health

In 2014, U.S. health care revenues topped $1 trillion. One product alone, boasting a boost in brain power, accounted for nearly $30 million. Some interventions bear strong scientific support; others offer little benefit. Still others may be harmful. Clinical Associate Professor of Psychophysiology and Neuropsychology Kim Gorgens helps you separate the snake oil from the sound science in an update of her popular Care and Feeding of Brains lecture. Mon., 7–9 pm, Apr. 25, 2016 CRN 1009 / $20

Short non-credit courses, no exams or grades

History & Culture Turkey: A Nation of Paradoxes

Lying within the perceived “cradle of civilization,” Turkey is an ancient yet contemporary crossroad of cultures, geography, politics and religion. Explore this diverse and increasingly important nation with native daughter Beyhan Titiz Maybach, ecology lecturer in DU’s Department of Biology. From Aegean mountains to Mediterranean coasts, learn about ancient Anatolian civilizations, the 11,000-year-old Göbekli Tepe (the world’s first temple), Turkey’s illustrious Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman Empires, and the ethnic makeup of the Turkish people. Examine the westernization of Turkey, its current geopolitical status, and recent political and religious conflicts within the country. What does it mean to be a secular nation with Muslim roots surrounded by Islamic states? What is causing the current state of instability settling over Turkey as conflicts with Kurds flare? How can Turkey respond to the influx of millions of Syrian refugees? How might current internal conflicts impact relations with the U.S. and other nations? Then, consider Turkey as a destination: its biodiversity, spectacular topography, ancient palaces and mosques, and its mosaic of cultures and crafts make it an utterly unique country to visit. Beyhan shares the “Top 10” sites you must see when visiting, such as the inspirational World Heritage site of Cappadocia. With its fantastical topography, Cappadocia is the site where Christians fleeing Rome’s persecution in the fourth century established monastic communities and a network of human-dug caves including churches and storehouses seven stories below ground. Mount Ida is another inspirational site in the Aegean Region; the mountain was dedicated to the worship of Cybele, an Anatolian mother goddess. The Monastery of St. Gabriel is the oldest surviving Syriac Orthodox monastery in the world. It is located on the Tur Abdin plateau in the Mardin Province in southeastern Turkey. Last but not least, Beyhan’s favorite place to visit: the temperate rainforests of the Kaçkar Mountains in the Black Sea Region, which have unique vistas, ethnic groups and rich flora and fauna. During class, Beyhan also shares authentic recipes of Turkish cuisine including her grandmother’s famous Ottoman dishes. Come away with a new perspective on the land where Achilles battled the Trojans in Homer’s “Iliad,” as well as a better understanding of why this critical U.S. ally is also a country to watch.

Four sessions

Wed., 6:30–8:30 pm, Feb. 17, 24, Mar 2, 9, 2016 CRN 1033 / $175

Beyhan Titiz Maybach, PhD, is an ecologist, soil scientist and lecturer in DU’s Department of Biology. She is a native of Turkey, where she visits new sites almost every year.

History North and South Korea: A Tale of Two Countries

Sandwiched between two bigger neighbors— China and Japan—Korea has long been a breeding ground for conflicts, larger-than-life characters, and often-inaccurate cultural myths. When and why was the country split in two? How did South Korea become such a relatively modern society while its northern counterpart descended into literal darkness, paranoia and secrecy? Join Xiansheng Tian, professor of history, as he explores the answers to these complex questions. First, Tian takes you on a historical tour of the region, starting in the early 19th century when Korea first fell victim to Japanese imperialist expansion. Learn why and how the country was arbitrarily divided in half after World War II. Discover the forces that ultimately led to South Korea’s fast modernization and its transition from a military dictatorship to a full democracy. Conversely, gain insights into how North Korea came to be ruled by the Kim dynasty, peek into the country’s large and notorious prison system, and discuss the implications of its fast-developing nuclear program. Finally, discuss the moral obligations faced by other countries, such as the U.S., when dealing with a country that possesses nuclear power while also committing human rights atrocities. Come away with a better understanding of these two countries and how their history informs the international dilemmas we face today.

Four sessions

Thur., 7–9 pm, Jan. 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 2016 CRN 1036 / $165

Xiansheng Tian, PhD, is professor of history at Metropolitan State University of Denver and a lecturer at the University of Colorado-Denver. He specializes in East Asian history and U.S.-China relations.

The Rise of the Nazis: Historical Anomaly or Universal Lesson?

Some historians have argued that the rise of the Nazis was a product of a “peculiar” trajectory, that what happened under Hitler couldn’t happen anywhere else at any other time. Is this true or simply a convenience to dismiss the more troubling implications of how ordinary humans came to participate in extraordinary atrocities? Join popular instructor Andrea Maestrejuan as she leads you through German history and shares how “ordinary” events led to the rise of Hitler and the Nazis, and the subsequent extermination of more than six million Jews. Starting with the impact of World War I and the rise of the Weimar Republic, trace the effects of economic crisis and deep social divisions that led to the creation of the Third Reich. Learn how the regime attempted to re-shape ordinary Germans into willing participants in the regime’s policies by creating a new kind of society, The People’s Community (Volksgemeinschaft). The regime’s success to build this community would be tested in World War II and would end with the Final Solution. A discussion of the two post-war Germanys will highlight what ordinary Germans knew, did not know, and simply ignored. Maestrejuan challenges what you think you know about Nazi history, exposing the all-too-common ways that today’s leaders use rhetoric and fear to achieve their goals.

Four sessions

Mon., 6:30–8:30 pm, Apr. 18, 25, May 2, 9, 2016 CRN 1035 / $165

Andrea Maestrejuan teaches courses on modern European and world history for Metropolitan State University of Denver. She has special expertise in the history of science and technology and in oral history.

See our Cultural Connections category for other history-related courses.

Call 303-871-2291 or visit www.universitycollege.du.edu/enrichment

Nature & Science Astronomy I and II: Our View of the Cosmos

The heavens have fascinated our species from the dawn of time. Now it’s time to explore them! In this two-part introductory course, survey the strange and wonderful objects that inhabit our universe, from the smallest fundamental particles to the universe itself. Discover how solar system science has gone from strictly observational myth and mysticism to a hands-on, go-there-and-find-out field science. Look at stellar nurseries, stars like the sun in midlife, stellar demise, and the formation of black holes. Examine the Milky Way, our home galaxy, and see how it fits into the grander scheme of all the matter in the universe of galaxies. Finally, explore the whole universe, its beginnings and possible ends, and everything in between. Astronomy I deals with two main topics: the solar system and stars. From Mercury to Saturn’s rings and Pluto, examine the solar system’s contents and its formation and history. Then look at the nature of stars: their variety of sizes, masses, and compositions. Discover how they form, how they die, how they live their lives, and how they create the elements of life in their interiors. When looking at the star formation process, examine the debris left over, and learn the implications of the discovery of a thousand planetary systems nearby in our galaxy.

Five sessions

Tue., 6:30–8:30 pm, Feb. 16, 23, Mar. 1, 8, 2016 Historic Chamberlin Observatory visit TBD CRN 1047 / $175

Astronomy II also deals with two main topics: galaxies and the universe. Start with our own galaxy, the Milky Way, to get up-close and personal with a good-sized spiral, and discover how we are about to collide (in about 4 billion years) with our nearest big neighbor, the Andromeda Galaxy. Look at the galaxy menagerie: small satellite galaxies to gigantic and galaxyconsuming galaxies. Learn how galaxy mergers lead to black hole mergers and gamma-ray bursts, the most violent explosions known outside the Big Bang itself. The second topic of the second session, the universe, deals with the evidence (starting with Hubble’s work) for a violent, explosive beginning (the Big Bang) that probably started from literally nothing except quantum fluctuations.

Five sessions

Tue., 6:30–8:30 pm, Apr. 19, 26, May 3, 10, 2016 Historic Chamberlin Observatory visit TBD CRN 1048 / $175

Credit/NASA

Astronomer Paul Hemenway makes ample use of images and videos from the largest telescopes, latest satellites and space probes, and animations from the latest computer simulations. Each part of the course will also include an evening at DU’s historic Chamberlin Observatory. Follow the footsteps of some giants of discovery including Newton and Einstein, examine their data, and follow their reasoning to reach our current understanding of the very nature of space, time, matter, energy, and the universe itself.

Enroll in both courses and save! CRN 1046 / $325

Paul Hemenway was a member of the Astrometry Science Team of the Hubble Space Telescope; worked at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics on the astronomical aspects of the Gravity Probe B mission; contributes regularly for DU’s Department of Physics and Astronomy.

Communications

Religion & Spirituality

WordPress: Yes, You Can Create Your Own Website!

From the Buddha to the Dalai Lama: An Introduction to Buddhism

Have you been wanting to make your own website but fear the task is too difficult, or that your site won’t look professional? Whether your goal is to market your small business, showcase your writing or photography, or create an online resume for your job hunt, WordPress has become the go-to platform of choice. A free open-source solution with pre-designed templates and tools for all kinds of sites, from e-commerce to online magazines, WordPress’s flexibility and ease of use makes it the most popular content management system in the world, running almost 75 million websites. Under the guidance of DU’s Content Strategy Manager Kate Johnson, this course takes you step-by-step through the process of creating a site in WordPress, including how to buy a web address, organize your website and build your pages. Also discuss some of the most important and least-discussed topics when it comes to homegrown websites: how to create great content and make sure users see it once you launch it out into the world. Come away with your own website and the tools to maintain it. Note: A laptop is recommended but not required.

Four sessions

Mon., 6:30–8:30 pm, Jan. 25, Feb. 1, 8, 15, 2016 CRN 1022 / $155

Kate Johnson has been working in content strategy, digital marketing and new media in DU’s marketing division since 2006. She also has worked as a writer and editor, and she teaches Writing for the Web for University College’s New Media and Internet Marketing Program.

Some 2,500 years ago, Buddhism began in a remote corner of the Indian subcontinent. Since then, this dharmic, non-theistic religion has spread to nearly every corner of the world, not only shaping the thought, culture, and consciousness of Asia, but also significantly influencing the West. Join Jacob Kinnard, professor of comparative religions at the Iliff School of Theology, as he explores the rich history, doctrines and practices, and various manifestations of the Buddhist tradition from several angles, including historical, cultural, ritual, philosophical, and artistic. Begin with an exploration of the social and religious context of fifth century BCE India, from which the Buddha emerged, and progress to Buddhism’s philosophical basis in India’s early teachings of the Buddha and the various important interpreters of these teachings. Trace the changes in the early social and religious structure of the Buddhist community—and in the original formulation of the Buddha’s teachings—as Buddhism spread from India to Nepal and Tibet, to Sri Lanka, Burma, and Thailand, to China and Japan, and eventually to Europe and America. Come away with a better understanding of Buddhism in all its diversity.

Five sessions

Thur., 6:30–8:30 pm, Jan. 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 2016 CRN 1054 / $185

Jacob Kinnard is a professor of comparative religions at the Iliff School of Theology. He has served as editor of the Religion, Culture, and History series for Oxford University Press/American Academy of Religion for a decade. His most recent book is Places in Motion: The Dynamic Lives of Images, Temples, and Pilgrims.

Short non-credit courses, no exams or grades

Religion & Spirituality Inspiring Popes: Their Impact, Their Legacies and the Changes They Create

Pope Francis’ arrival on U.S. soil in September 2015 was marked as part epiphany, part rock star’s world tour. How does a humble South American priest so rivet the world’s attention and adulation—even among non-Catholics? What sets groundbreaking popes apart from those of lesser prominence? Join Associate Professor Gregory Robbins as he explores the unexpected legacies of three recent papacies— John XXIII, John Paul II, and Francis—and illustrates how they have garnered lasting tributes beyond the realm of theology. Consider John XXIII (1958–63), who was born to a peasant family and who convened the Second Vatican Council, which in many respects opened the Catholic faith to the modern world. His legacy inspired Pier Pasolini’s film, The Gospel According to Saint Matthew, regarded as one of the cinema’s all-time greatest achievements. Then reckon with John Paul II (1978–2005), who continued the reforming work of his predecessors and who played a crucial role in the collapse of Communism in Poland and beyond. His motto, “Totus Tuus,” which gave expression to his devotion to Mary, inspired Henryk Górecki to compose a choral masterpiece of the same name. Finally, measure the almost immediate impact of Francis (elected in 2013), whose second encyclical, Laudato si’, addressing climate change, economic disparity, and the shared responsibility of all humanity for the future of the planet and the race (“everything is connected”), has earned widespread respect among religious, political and scientific communities. Come away with an understanding of why these popes inspire not only adoration, but also art and action.

Three sessions

Mon., 6:30–8:30pm, Jan. 25, Feb. 1, 8, 2016 CRN 1053 / $125

Gregory Robbins, chair of DU’s Department of Religious Studies and associate professor of the history of Christianity and its scriptures, has directed the Anglican Studies Program at the Iliff School of Theology since 2003. He was appointed Honorary Canon Theologian at Saint John’s Episcopal Cathedral in 2013.

Philosophy God, Morality and Self: Great Philosophers Help Answer Our Biggest Questions

Throughout history, humans have pondered questions about God, morality and the self. Some of the greatest philosophers spent their lives examining these concepts and arrived at answers that still apply in today’s world. Join Jeffrey Ogle, lecturer in Philosophy at Metropolitan State University of Denver, as he examines life’s great quandaries through the lens of history’s greatest philosophers. Start with Plato’s thoughts on “the examined life” and what it is to be pious. According to Plato, Socrates held that “the unexamined life is not worth living for human beings.” But what does it mean to examine one’s life and how much examination is enough? With regard to piety, is it enough to follow moral rules because God said so? Why must you justify your actions to society if you have God’s sanction? Class two tackles the mind/body connection through the eyes of René Descartes. Descartes is remembered for the well-known inference: “I think, therefore I am.” Does this mean that your thoughts completely define you? Are your mind and brain separate? Descartes’s Meditations are meant to help us get clear about the nature of the mind, which Descartes took to be the “true” essence of the human being. Class three broaches the controversial issue of intelligent design versus evolution. David Hume claimed there is no way to establish God’s existence empirically, calling the contemporary intelligent design movement into question. Is God a fit object for scientific inquiry? This class will provide a forum for distinguishing the scientific and religious approaches to our world. Then, we go on to ask how both might be preserved and whether that would be good thing. Hume’s empirical approach will be contrasted with Kant’s later attempt to “make room” for faith. In class four, Jeffrey introduces Immanuel Kant’s “categorical imperative,” which Kant intended as a supreme moral rule: you must act in a way that’s reasonable for everybody to act; you cannot make an exception for yourself. Discuss how our ordinary intuitions about such things as lying, theft and murder can be supported and explained by the categorical imperative. Kant’s idea of the “Kingdom of Ends” provides an ideal to aspire to and a standard that we might use to criticize contemporary society and social norms. Come away with a better understanding of these great philosophers and how their ideas apply to our lives today.

Four sessions

Wed., 6:30–8:30 pm, Jan. 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, 2016 CRN 1052 / $165

Jeffrey Ogle, PhD, is a lecturer at Metropolitan State University of Denver and teaches at Regis University regularly. He specializes in phenomenology and ethics and has published on the nature of the self.

Call 303-871-2291 or visit www.universitycollege.du.edu/enrichment

Literature Traveling by Book: Reading Under the Influence of Bill Bryson

“I come from Des Moines. Somebody had to.” So writes Bill Bryson, itinerant journalist and author, whose travel memoirs delight us and make us laugh. Though born in the Midwest, Bryson maintains an on-again off-again love affair with the U.K., a place he lived for 20 years and where his book Notes from a Small Island takes place, chronicling his life and times there. He is also the author of A Walk in the Woods, the story of hiking the Appalachian Trail, which was a monster bestseller and a favorite of book clubs everywhere. Following the release of his forthcoming book, The Road to Dribbling, Bryson will visit campus as part of the Denver Post Pen & Podium lecture series. Join journalist Tripp Baltz for a pleasant stroll through some of Bryson’s books and what they have to say about travel, hiking, middle age, the U.S. and the U.K.—“two countries divided by the same language.” Over the course of the class, attend Bryson’s lecture, and read A Walk in the Woods, Notes from a Small Island, and In a Sunburned Country, Bryson’s book about Australia. Come away with insights into the travel writing genre as well as a deeper appreciation for Bryson’s unique (often hilarious) voice.

Four sessions

Mon, 6:30–8:30 pm, Feb. 15, 29, Mar. 14, 2016 Bryson P&P lecture, Mon., 7:30 pm, Mar. 7 CRN 1037 / $ 170

Tripp Baltz, author and reporter for Bloomberg BNA, teaches courses in history, law, politics, media, technology, philosophy and anthropology.

See our course on British art museums on page 25.

Dusting Off the Classics: Walden, Thoreau’s Declaration of Independence

Only one American classic can be said to offer a cure for our current era of technological distraction, which is quite an accomplishment for a book published in 1854. Henry David Thoreau’s Walden; or, Life in the Woods is a one-room cabin of American reformist crankery (in the best possible sense) and a warning against the hustle and hurry of our everyday lives. Join DU English Professor Clark Davis to explore Thoreau’s sermon on the life of quiet, the need for awakening, and the possibilities of the unfettered and fully attentive self. What were the political and social contexts for Thoreau’s experiment? Who were his major influences, and what part did his time in the woods play in his relatively brief life? What are the implications for his ideas about self-revolution for our hyper-technologized age? This is a chance to study and discuss an essential American book with the kind of close attention it deserves. You’ll be inspired by the text that serves as a personal declaration of independence, and in a way, a social experiment: what insight can be gleaned from disconnecting from society and immersing oneself in nature? Thoreau makes this discovery in his mission to be self-reliant. Come away with personal insights into how his discoveries may translate into more meaning for your own life.

Four sessions

Wed., 6:30–8:30 pm, Mar. 23, 30, Apr. 6, 13, 2016 CRN 1038 / $175

Clark Davis, professor of English, specializes in early and 19th-century American literature. He is the author of Hawthorne’s Shyness: Ethics, Politics, and the Question of Engagement; After the Whale: Melville in the Wake of Moby-Dick; and It Starts with Trouble: William Goyen and the Life of Writing.

See our Cultural Connections category for more literature-related courses.

Writing Character: The Heart of Your Story

There’s nothing like an exciting plot to keep us turning the pages, but the real heart of a story is the characters. So how do you write great ones? How can you show all the imperfections that make a character real while still encouraging readers to root for them? Over three sessions, learn how to create complex characters by combining positive and negative personality traits, and then how to mine those traits to build a plot. You’ll discuss how characters change over time, and plan out a character development arc. Stuck? Consider various personality theories and learn how to use them to amp up your characterization. And discover your supporting cast too—the secondary characters who surround your main character, and how to give them lives of their own without detracting from the core of your story. To conclude, attend master writer Meg Wolitzer’s Denver Post Pen & Podium series lecture. Wolitzer is known for her excellent characterization, especially in her latest two works: The Interestings, her most recent adult fiction, and Belzhar, a young adult novel. This class is suitable for memoir and fiction writers at all levels. Come with a writing project in mind or in progress!

Four sessions

Thur., 6:30–8:30 pm, Jan. 21, 28, Feb. 4, 2016 Wolitzer P&P lecture, Mon. 7:30 pm, Feb. 8 CRN 1055 / $160

Eleanor Brown is the New York Times and international bestselling author of The Weird Sisters. She is on the faculty of Lighthouse Writers Workshop and teaches at her own writing studio, The Writers’ Table, and conferences and writing centers across the country. Her next novel, The Light of Paris, will be published this summer.

Writing Satire: The Art of Crafting Critical Lies, Sharp Wit and Balanced Empathy

The genre of satire is as old as the written word. Petronius satirized love in Satyricon, Molière scandalized (and thrilled) theater audiences with his wicked satires addressing everything from healthcare to religion, and today some of the best satire writing occurs on cable television (think Jon Stewart), as well as in novels (think T.C. Boyle). Join Colorado author Christopher Merkner as he explores the history of satire and leads you in writing exercises that teach you to hone your satirical voice. Leaning heavily on the works of T.C. Boyle, whom you hear speak between classes two and three in his Denver Post Pen & Podium lecture, Merkner explores satire in four engaging, craft-based classes. Study some of today’s greatest satirists, such as George Saunders, Lydia Davis, Chris Bachelder and more. Discover their tricks— then, try them for yourself! Through readings and guided writing exercises in every class, Merkner helps you steer clear of satire mistakes as you skewer your target of choice. Come away with a better understanding of what satire has been, what it is today, and what it can do for you, your work and the world in which we live.

Five sessions

Thur., 6:30–8:30 pm, Apr. 21, 28, May 5, 12, 2016 Boyle P&P lecture, Mon., 7:30 pm, May 2 CRN 1056 / $195

Christopher Merkner, MFA, PhD, is the author of The Rise & Fall of the Scandamerican Domestic: Stories, which won a 2014 Colorado Book Award. His short fiction has been published broadly and reprinted in the Best American Mystery Stories and the O. Henry Prize Stories anthologies. He teaches for the creative writing program at West Chester University and frequently leads courses at the Lighthouse Writers Workshop in Denver.

The capacity to learn is a gift; the ability to learn is a skill; the willingness to learn is a choice. ~ Brian Herbert

Short non-credit courses, no exams or grades

Film And the Oscar Goes To…: What the Academy Awards Tell Us About Ourselves Each year, the Academy Awards competition has its detractors, its adorers, its office-pool savants, and its controversial dust-ups. This past season’s Oscars were particularly prickly, leading to heated discussions about gender and racial diversity, among other issues. (For instance, why was Selma so neglected? Or was it?) Whether we embrace or pooh-pooh the Oscars as a measure of excellence, we shouldn’t ignore what they tell us about how Hollywood understands not only its role in American (and global) culture, but also what it thinks of us, the audience. Join Lisa Kennedy, former film and theater critic for The Denver Post and host of Reaction Shot on denverposttv.com, for a spirited course on the Oscars. Kennedy takes you on a tour through Oscar history, including questionable winners and unbelievable snubs, with an eye to the 2016 awards. Discuss what makes movies great. Is it story above all else? What makes some resonate more than others? Is it the way they mesh with “the zeitgeist,” dominant schools of thought at the time they’re made? And what do they tell us about ourselves? For example, how much do our tastes inform our insistence that “____” is the best movie? And what is “taste” exactly? Midway through class, watch the Oscars at home and come back to class the next week ready to debate the results. Among 2015’s likely contenders: Bridge of Spies, Spotlight, Sicario, The Martian, Steve Jobs, The Revenant, Room and Carol. And could the most anticipated movie of the year, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, make a go of it? Come away with a new perspective on the Awards and how they reflect our times.

Four sessions

Wed., 7–9 pm, Feb. 17, 24, Mar. 2, 9, 2016 CRN 1031 $ 165

Lisa Kennedy has served on juries for the American Film Institute’s best movies of the year, Film Independent’s Spirit Awards and the Gotham Awards. She is a member of the National Society of Film Critics, the African American Film Critics Association and was the 2015 Colorado Association of Black Journalists’ Print Journalist of the Year.

Art History A Jolly Good Time: Absolutely Fabulous Museums of London

Are you an Anglophile at heart? Pining to cross the pond? Take a cultural journey of exploration through England as you head out on a visual tour of the great museums of London (just remember to Mind the Gap!). London offers a powerhouse of classical, Renaissance and modern art, with a special focus on the English schools. Join professor M.E. Warlick as she discusses a variety of cultural institutions and the highlights of their collections, encountering along the way Hogarth, Reynolds, Constable, Turner, and the Bloomsbury moderns, to answer the following burning questions: How did the Parthenon Sculptures get to the British Museum? How did English monarchs, whose portraits are at the National Portrait Gallery, shape English art collections? How does the National Gallery reflect the development of English art, as well as the English love affair with the Italian Renaissance? Why is the Wallace Collection a place to see Rococo art outside of France? How does the Victoria & Albert Museum reflect the collecting tastes of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert? Consider the Tate Modern with its extensive collection of J.M.W. Turner and learn why the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood caused such a stir in the late 19th century. Also visit the art collection of Sigmund Freud and close at the Tate Britain for contemporary art. You’re in for a jolly good time!

Four sessions

Tue., 7–9 pm, Mar. 22, 29, Apr. 5, 12, 2016 CRN 1014 / $165

M.E. Warlick is a professor in European Modern Art in the School of Art and Art History. She is also a recipient of DU’s Distinguished Teaching Award and University Professorship in the Arts and Humanities.

See more Art History courses on pages 4 and 5.

Call 303-871-2291 or visit www.universitycollege.du.edu/enrichment

Art History High Fashion: A History of Drama, Glamour and Influence

During the last century, fashion designers have reflected and participated in the social upheaval of their times through revolutionary decisions in women’s garment construction and materials. Whether it was ditching the corset or wearing denim, fashion designers have helped to influence the public’s perception of women’s role in society. Join acclaimed fashion stylist Georgia Alexia Benjou as she takes you on a tour of the 20th century through the fashion designers who shaped women—literally and figuratively. Consider Coco Chanel, who freed women from the restrictive hourglass shape after World War I by introducing “casual chic.” Contrast Chanel with Christian Dior, who thought women needed more romance in their lives after World War II and introduced breathtakingly glamorous designs (and a return to the hourglass). Fast-forward to the 1960s when Yves Saint Laurent scandalized the world by putting his models in pants, inspired by the street style of the 60s movement. Finally, examine today’s latest trends, where the customer is king, function is fundamental and even social media plays a role in what we wear. Benjou shares stunning fashion imagery, as well as clips from the documentary Dior and I, as she takes you behind the scenes into an industry that affects our everyday lives … whether we know it or not.

Four sessions

Tues., 7–9 pm, Apr. 19, 26, May 3, 10, 2016 CRN 1013 / $165

Credit/Miller Photographics

Credit/Melanie Watson

Georgia Alexia Benjou has served as a national buyer and merchandiser in New York, Milan and Paris for luxury and designer houses, including Hermes, Dolce & Gabbana, Christian Dior, and Chanel. She is also a fashion stylist, editor and consultant whose work has been seen in numerous national and international publications.

Credit/Miller Photographics

See our Cultural Connections category for other Art History courses.

Art Travel Journals: Pack Light and Fill Your Pages With Writing and Art

Photo albums are a tried-and-true way to store travel snapshots, but travel journals enable you to capture deeper thoughts and experiences, including the little delights that you forget upon arriving home: the bottle cap you picked up outside the Paris café, a quick sketch of the sky over your favorite peak. Join artist and teacher Judith Cassel-Mamet as she shares no-fail journal techniques that are perfect for your travels, whether you are headed overseas or down the road. First, learn how to set up your journal so that it’s ready for your thoughts before you depart. Next, Judith provides many types of materials and shows you how to use them on the fly. How can you make a quick collage in your hotel room? What are some simple sketching techniques that even the most artistically challenged will find rewarding? How can you include a “memory map” of your travels versus a store-bought map? Judith teaches art techniques as well as simple, lightweight ways to pack all the materials you’ll need, including tools that won’t get stopped in security. After this one-day workshop, head out on your next adventure (day hike or across the ocean) and capture your memories in a deeply meaningful and personal way. Bring your own journal to class. Course fee includes all other materials.

One-day workshop

Sat., 10 am–3 pm, Feb. 6, 2016 CRN 1021 / $125

Judith Cassel-Mamet is a mixed media artist and educator. She offers workshops independently and with the Art Student League of Denver. She has shown her mixed media journal pages, collages and hand-made books at the aBuzz Gallery, Abecedarian Gallery (Denver) and was the Visiting Artist with the Crested Butte Center for the Arts, summer 2015.

From Daydream to Reality: Unleash Your Hidden Interior Designer

You’ve got that space, that room, that sofa and it needs a special something. Oomph. Organization. Improved functionality. You’ve also got a thing for color, or furniture, or flow, but you don’t know how to unlock your hidden interior designer. Join Kelley Fox and Mary Velky for a hands-on, interactive course as they teach you skills and techniques that will set you loose! Gain context with a brief explanation of interior design through the ages, looking closely at influences that are relevant today. Then, study color. Why is it so important and what drives color trends? Fox and Velky invite you to bring pictures of your rooms or areas that you’d like to change. Tackle handson drafting, which will help you problem-solve. Consider your budget and learn how to optimize every dollar. If you love a $200-per-square-foot tile, how can you purchase a small amount and accent it with cheaper tiles? Bring magazine pictures that inspire you, then chat with Fox and Velky about how you can achieve that look yourself. Course includes a field trip to the Denver Design Center where you have the rare opportunity to visit exclusive showrooms with interior designers who regularly order custom fabrics and furniture. Come away inspired and capable of achieving the looks and functions that you want.

Five sessions

Tue., 6:30–9 pm, Feb. 16, 23, Mar. 1, 8, 2016 Field trip to Denver Design Center, 3–5 pm, date TBD CRN 1017 / $250

Kelley Fox, ASID, graduated Suma Cum Laude from the Art Institute of Colorado, is owner of KFox Interiors, and was voted into the prestigious Design Connection at the Denver Design Center in 2010 and 2011. Mary Velky, ASID, NKBA, works as an interior designer in Colorado and New York, has earned top honors in interior design, and is currently working primarily in residential and commercial design in Colorado.

Short non-credit courses, no exams or grades

Art Landscape photography is more than pointing your camera at a subject and recording the moment; it is about capturing the essence of a natural location … and being able to do so consistently! Join professional landscape photographer and educator Efraín M. Padró as he shares the secrets of landscape photography. During the first classroom session, Efraín discusses the ideal camera for landscape photography, the best lenses, the settings of choice for landscape photographers, effective composition guidelines, the best times to photograph landscapes, the proper use of a tripod, the best filters for landscape photography and more. The second session will be spent on assignment at Boulder’s Chautauqua Park, where you will photograph the stunning Flatirons in beautiful morning light. During this field session, Efraín answers questions and suggests compositional and technical adjustments in real time. Finally, return to the classroom for the third session where Efraín critiques your work and offers constructive suggestions to improve your images. Whether your goal is to produce an entertaining slide show for friends, to display your images as beautiful prints, or simply to become a better landscape photographer, this workshop will teach you the skills necessary to achieve your goals.

Three sessions

Tue., 7–9 pm, Apr. 12, 19, 2016 Flatirons photo shoot, Sat., 7–10 am, Apr. 16 CRN 1020 / $140

Efraín M. Padró is the author of The Photographer’s Guide to New Mexico. His work has appeared in Conde Nast, Travel + Leisure, Geographic Expeditions catalogs, Outdoor Photographer, Frommer’s Budget Travel, Photo Life (Canada), Bienvenidos Magazine (Puerto Rico), Shutterbug, Lighthouse Digest, New Mexico Magazine, Texas Journey, Colorado State Vacation Guide, and many others.

Credit/Efraín Padró

Landscape Photography: Capturing the Essence of a Location With Your Camera

Art Introduction to Adobe Lightroom: Powerful Image Processing for Photographers

Developed by photographers for photographers, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom offers photo enthusiasts of any ability a powerful platform for image processing. Acclaimed photographer and favorite Enrichment digital photography instructor Andrea Wallace now relies on Lightroom (a photo processor and image organizer), which is specially tailored to the needs of photographers. In this hands-on course, Andrea explains ways to effectively and efficiently manage, adjust and present your digital photographs using Lightroom so that you can spend less time in front of your computer and more time behind the lens. Step-by-step tutorials are supplemented by in-class demonstrations and friendly discussions about storing, importing and organizing photographs, adjusting color and tone, sharpening, noise reduction, retouching, and creatively enhancing your photographs. Leave this introductory workshop understanding a basic workflow that saves time and helps bring out the best in your photographs. Students should bring along an external hard drive or flash drive with images to import into Lightroom. Images can be RAW or JPG files, however, RAW files will offer best results. Students should also be comfortable using a Mac. Seating is limited, so register early!

Drawing for People Who Think They Can’t Draw: The Secret Artist Within

As young children we were encouraged to stay within the lines in our coloring books and beginning drawings. But is that what really makes a drawing “good?” How many frustrating experiences did it take to convince you that you can’t draw? Deborah Howard, associate professor of Drawing and Painting at DU’s School of Art and Art History, believes that anyone can learn to draw with the right instruction, even in just a few classes. She loves to watch the secret artist emerge in people from varied walks of life. Learn to see in a completely new way and then record what you see and express what you feel. With exercises and topics that include understanding line, negative space and perspective, and composing still life, you’ll gain important tools to help you create more sophisticated works of art. Weather permitting, even head outside for an afternoon of nature drawing. Back by popular demand, this course is for beginners or those looking to refresh their drawing skills. Registration includes supplies. Space is limited, so enroll early!

Two-day intensive

Sat., 9 am–noon; 1–4 pm, May 7, 14, 2016 CRN 1019 / $195

Weekend intensive

Sat. & Sun., 9 am–noon; 1–4 pm, Apr. 23, 24, 2016 CRN 1018 / $225

Andrea Wallace, artistic director of Photography & New Media at Anderson Ranch Arts Center in Snowmass Village, is a professionally acclaimed photographer and photojournalist who exhibits nationally and internationally with numerous shows throughout the Americas, Europe, China and the Middle East.

Deborah Howard is an associate professor of Drawing and Painting, School of Art and Art History. Her work has been exhibited throughout the country and appears in many private and public collections. Drawings from her Portraits of Child Holocaust Survivors project reside in the permanent collection of the Holocaust Art Museum at Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial in Jerusalem, Israel.

Call 303-871-2291 or visit www.universitycollege.du.edu/enrichment

Personal Development Dollars and Sense: Your Financial Future

What are the financial concerns keeping you up at night? What is equity? Should you lease or buy? Are credit cards actually building your credit? Do you need a will or trust? Why do you owe taxes every year? How should you handle your student loans? It’s time to get some answers to these pressing questions (and hopefully a better night’s sleep!). Join Jessica Deal, a practicing consumer finance attorney, in this multi-dimensional workshop on financial literacy. Go through the process of an asset/debt/expense analysis under the guidance of Jessica, who also shows you how to complete relevant government worksheets. Gain a basic understanding of the financial planning process and a sense of how to interpret and analyze the results. Discover the current state of the economy and legal environment—influential factors that can impact your financial wellbeing. Discuss the time value of money and the ethical considerations involved in financial planning (there are more than you think), along with the right questions to consider when planning your financial future. Walk away from this workshop with a plan to make informed decisions related to money and ultimately, enhance the quality of your life.

Three sessions

Sat., 9:30–11:30 am, Feb. 20, 27, Mar. 5, 2106 CRN 1050 / $115

Jessica Deal is a practicing consumer finance attorney in Denver with experience in bankruptcy and small estate management law. Jessica has been teaching for various departments at DU since 2006.

Finding Your Thermals: Creating Life on Your Terms

What if you could ride the changing winds of your life like a glider pilot, catching the warm, positive thermal lifts at precisely the right moments? And what if learning to master these skills simply required that you step a bit outside your comfort zone as you also create a logical blueprint (like a pilot’s pre-flight checklist) of the steps ahead? Join Master Teacher Steve Sorensen as he helps you to reimagine your purpose and rekindle your passion for life, and then create an action plan that will help you ride those new winds into the future. First, the best way to get where you want to go is to figure out where you are. Steve helps you take a candid look at your life and articulate the things you want to change. Second, learn “the seven words to change the world” and how the language you use impacts your faith in yourself. Third, address your strengths and weaknesses using Steve’s unique SWOT analysis (seed, weed, optimize, thrive). What are some habits that no longer serve you? Can you develop habits that produce better results? Finally, create a “Blueprint for Self-Renewal.” Come away with a renewed sense of purpose and a plan to maintain that perspective into the future.

Four sessions

Thur., 6:30–8:30 pm, Mar. 24, 31, Apr. 7, 14, 2016 CRN 1051 / $155

Steve Sorensen is an adjunct instructor and master teacher at University College. He is an executive coach and business coach focusing on creating transformational leaders and collaborative organizational cultures.

FOCUS FORWARD: Reinventing Career and Retirement

As you know in business and in life, it’s not just about asking questions, but asking the right questions. Focus Forward: Reinventing Career and Retirement is an integrated program exclusively and thoughtfully designed for professionals ages 50+ who are seeking career mobility and change or planning a post-career transition into retirement. Offered by the University of Denver’s college of professional and continuing studies, University College, the program helps you ask the relevant questions and determine the best course of action through new frameworks, tools and strategies that will help you map out the future you desire. Lead instructor Lori Zahn is a certified executive coach with extensive expertise in adult development and helping people just like you—professionals at this transitional point in their work lives—navigate successful midlife and “third age” transitions. The “third age” is a pivotal and exciting time in life beginning in our 50s. The Focus Forward program is designed to inspire, inform and motivate you no matter where you find yourself at this critical juncture. In a learning format ideally suited for adult learners, classes meet on Saturdays and in the evenings, and include a mix of presentation, discussion, guest speakers, interactive activities, relevant readings and assignments between classes. You will experience a built-in learning community of fellow students and online resources, and have access to ongoing support. As an alumnus of the program, you will have the opportunity to participate in an Encore Transition Group, a support network for exploring and pursuing your next steps. The program begins with Planning for Change in the Third Age, a foundational workshop that first explores the third age and then presents a model and framework for navigating change and transition for lifelong renewal, as developed by The Hudson Institute of Santa Barbara, recognized experts in adult development, renewal and leadership training. Once this workshop is complete, you may enroll in courses that focus on a specific need in your work life: Revitalizing Career or Reinventing Retirement. These courses explore viable options for moving forward with you and your individual needs taking center stage. Then choose to follow up with our new short course, Expanding Community, or others as they are offered. Come away from the Focus Forward program having learned new frameworks and tools for navigating transition and change as you identify and begin to explore possible career or post-career options while developing a compelling plan that will have you looking forward to this next chapter of your life.

Focus Forward Info Session Saturday, January 9, 9:30–10:30 am Join Lori Zahn, executive coach and Focus Forward program lead instructor, to learn the philosophy, process and learning outcomes for this integrative program. Lori will discuss the Planning for Change in the Third Age workshop, subsequent career and retirement courses, and additional resources available to students in this program. If you’re considering enrolling in Planning for Change in the Third Age, come and hear what the Focus Forward program is all about!

To register, 303-871-2291 or http://focusforwardjanuary2016.eventbrite.com

Short non-credit courses, no exams or grades

FOCUS FORWARD: Reinventing Career and Retirement Planning for Change in the Third Age

Ready for a change? This prerequisite workshop will help stimulate your thinking about your third age, the time in life beginning in your 50s and 60s, and help you chart a course ahead. The workshop is designed around The Hudson Institute’s core model known as the Cycle of Renewal™, a powerful learning tool for individuals navigating transition and change. Begin with an exploration of the third age as a significant life transition and opportunity for exciting growth, then learn a model for navigating change and transition for lifelong renewal and begin to chart a course ahead. By the end of the workshop, you will have learned 10 important considerations for a successful third age, acquired a powerful tool for navigating transitions that can be used again and again, learned valuable life skills for sustaining purpose and passion, and developed a plan for moving forward in the months ahead. After completing the workshop, all students will have the opportunity to come back together virtually via a group call (optional) to discuss progress and provide support for moving forward with their plan.

TWO SECTIONS: Three evenings, plus group call

Wed., 6–9 pm, Jan. 20, 27, Feb. 3, 2016 Group call, Feb. 24, 6:30–7:30 pm CRN 1028 / $385

Three Saturdays, plus group call

Sat., 9 am–noon, Jan. 23, 30, Feb. 6, 2016 Group call, Feb. 25, 6:30–7:30 pm CRN 1027 / $385

Revitalizing Career

Looking to sustain and invigorate your current career or considering a career change? As professionals remain in their careers, they may lose a degree of passion for their work or find that the demands on their time and energy are too much. Some have a yearning to do something different and may already know what that is, but need help taking those first steps. Others are unclear as to what they want to do next and need help seeing possibilities. This course allows you to explore whether and how to stay in your current career or transition to a new one. Among other important discoveries, you will identify how your talents, skills, and experience can be parlayed into new opportunities; learn about new ways of working, encore careers, and portfolio careers; and begin exploring and experimenting by trying out new possibilities. Leave with a framework, process, and resources to help you proactively manage your career and work life, as well as strategies for actively managing career satisfaction and renewal. Prerequisite: Planning for Change in the Third Age workshop.

Four sessions

Wed., 6–9 pm, Mar. 9, 16, 23, 30, 2016 CRN 1030 / $435

Testimonials This program was amazing! Lori is a wonderful teacher and you leave the course with a great toolkit and framework for reinventing your career and/or retirement in the third age. If you are stuck, you will get unstuck. Anyone contemplating these issues should take this course! ~ Elizabeth Steele I strongly recommend the entire panoply of courses offered under the umbrella of the DU Focus Forward program. This recommendation applies equally to those who are searching and those who may have viable choices they wish to explore and validate. ~ Alan Mandelstam

FOCUS FORWARD: Reinventing Career and Retirement Reinventing Retirement

Do you want to move on to the next chapter in your life where career is no longer the predominant focus? If you want to shift your focus away from a full-time career to a next chapter that may or may not include “work” of some form, you will benefit from Reinventing Retirement—a course that introduces new ways of thinking about retirement. From meaningful new work to community engagement to lifelong learning, the potential outlets for post-career avenues will be discussed. Among other important discoveries, you will build on your sense of purpose and passions; explore new roles and potential outlets for your experience, skills, and passions; identify options and resources for lifelong learning and renewal; and begin exploring and experimenting by trying out new ideas and possibilities. Leave with an expanded perspective and a vision for living this next chapter in your life. Prerequisite: Planning for Change in the Third Age workshop.

Four sessions

Wed., 6–9 pm, Apr. 6, 13, 20, 27, 2016 CRN 1029 / $435

Testimonial As I approached retirement, I knew that my retirement needed to be much more than my mother’s or grandmother’s retirement. I learned about the Focus Forward program and enthusiastically signed up. The prerequisite for the course Reinventing Retirement was the Planning for Change course. This course was very helpful to me in setting up some personal goals and very measurable steps to move them forward. I really found the “Cycle of Renewal” a powerful tool to help me understand where I currently was in the change process and how to progress. I also learned life skills to keep passion and purpose in my retirement. I was very surprised to meet so many others who were interested in refreshing their current careers or actually changing careers after age 50. All in all, I highly recommend this program to anyone who finds that they need to do something different in their life to restore passion and fulfillment. ~ Cindy Abrahamson

Call 303-871-2291 or visit www.universitycollege.du.edu/enrichment

FOCUS FORWARD: Reinventing Career and Retirement About the Lead Instructor

Lori Zahn, president of Perceptive Leaders LLC, a leadership development con sulting company, is an executive coach working with organizational leaders and career professionals. Educated in adult development and learning, and drawing on years of experience working in corporate environments—both as a senior-level leader in Fortune 100 companies and as a consultant to senior level organizational leadership—Lori brings her passion for the third age and working with profes sionals to create fulfilling next chapters.

Cost

The cost of Focus Forward: Reinventing Career and Retirement covers all of the materials necessary for the workshop and courses, including selected articles and required book(s). By participating in the Focus Forward program, students will also have access to additional one-on-one coaching services and DU’s Career Services at a reduced fee.

Discounts

Enroll along with a friend or family member in Planning for Change in the Third Age workshop and both receive $35 off registration. Register for one of the two course options within the same term as Planning for Change in the Third Age workshop and earn a $35 discount. University of Denver staff, faculty and alumni receive $35 off each registration.

Testimonial The instructor brought unique teaching skills and expertise, the handouts and worksheets were helpful, the book we read was outstanding, and the overall approach helped move me along my desired path. ~ Craig Vanderlan

More Educational Opportunities at University College at the University of Denver Bachelor of Arts Completion Program

Considering going back to school to finish your bachelor’s degree? Want a program that will challenge and inspire you? The Bachelor of Arts Completion Program is designed, delivered, and priced exclusively for busy adults who have completed at least one year of undergraduate credit. University College offers small class sizes, access to world-class facilities at DU, and flexible scheduling with classes available entirely online or on campus. Explore topics that interest you and align with your career in majors such as: Communication Arts, Leadership and Organization Studies, Environmental Studies, Information Technology, Global Studies, or Global Commerce and Transportation.

Master’s Degrees and Graduate Certificates

Earn a customizable master’s degree or graduate certificate from a top 100 university! DU’s college of professional and continuing studies, University College, offers classes entirely online, evenings on campus, or a combination of both to accommodate busy adults. We are proud to be a part of a tradition of academic excellence and forward thinking from one of the nation’s most highly regarded universities. Our many master’s degree and certificate areas of study include: Creative Writing, Leadership, Energy and Sustainability, Internet Marketing, Arts Management, Healthcare Leadership, Web Design, and more. Custom design a program that suits your career needs and schedule at universitycollege.du.edu.

Center for Professional Development

Advance your education and your career with workshops, short courses and certificates geared toward professionals interested in gaining career-relevant skills. The Center for Professional Development, founded in 2015 at DU, delivers the highest-quality professional education for mental health, education and professional audiences around the country. The Center for Professional Development offers a variety of opportunities for continuing education units (CEUs), contact/professional development hours, continuing education (CE) and continuing legal education (CLE) credits. Visit www.du.edu/professional for more information.

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Denver

Are you age 50 or “better?” Do you crave intellectual stimulation and the pursuit of new ideas and experiences with like-minded peers? Then check out OLLI at DU— celebrating 20 years at the University of Denver! Participants from diverse backgrounds and professions come together to learn through small classroom lectures, larger Speakers Series programs including our popular Leading Edge Medicine series, workshops, Hot Topic lunches, the International Symposium, multi-media presentations, books, magazines and handouts, as well as informal discussions and social interaction. Maximum enjoyment of learning can be expected. Curious? Contact OLLI Assistant Debra Loftin at 303-871-3090 or debra.loftin@du.edu for more information, or visit OLLI online at www.universitycollege.du.edu/olli or www.portfolio.du.edu/olli.

www.universitycollege.du.edu Short non-credit courses, no exams or grades

Registration

Registration opens December 7, 2015.

Web:

www.universitycollege.du.edu/enrichment

Phone:

303-871-2291

In Person:

University College 2211 S. Josephine Street, Denver

Upon registration, via links within an email confirmation, you will receive important information, including course details, class location, parking map and parking code. All classes take place at the University of Denver campus unless otherwise noted. Website contains most current information on schedules, classroom locations, assignments, faculty bios and special events.

Disability Services Program (DSP):

DSP provides reasonable accommodations as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act to students with documented disabilities. Accommodations afford students equal opportunity to participate in the Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s programs, courses, and activities.

The course content in this document is the property of University of Denver University College 2015.

In Appreciation

The Enrichment Program extends a heartfelt thank you to the following organizations for their outstanding support.

Colorado Symphony Cook Street School of Culinary Arts Denver Art Museum Denver Center for the Performing Arts Denver Museum of Nature & Science The Denver Post Pen & Podium Series Historic Chamberlin Observatory

Lamont School of Music Lighthouse Writers Workshop Newman Center for the Performing Arts Opera Colorado Stories on Stage Swallow Hill Music

University College at the University of Denver

Thanks to the entire Enrichment Team: Michael McGuire, Dean, Deb Olson, Director of Enrichment Program, Charles Stillwagon, Enrichment Program Coordinator, Janalee Chmel, Writer, Michele Long, Director of Student Services, Monica Gray, Assistant Director of Student Services, Jerry Ceja, Nicole Chauvet, Elly Johnson, Tracey Muoio, Mark Sharpe, Student Support Team, Victoria Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Malley, Director of Marketing and Communications, Andrea Sullivan, Information Manager, Ray Lam, Director of Web & IT Services, Teri Fuller, Director of Budget and Planning, Cheryl Lynn Foster-Gerton, Marketing & Communications Coordinator, Tina Miller, Student Financial Advisor Allison Friederichs, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Pat Livingston, Program Assistant

We would like to hear from you! Send program suggestions, course recommendations and feedback to us by mail or email. University of Denver Enrichment Program University College 2211 S. Josephine Street Denver, CO 80208 ucolsupport@du.edu

Enrichment Program e-Newsletter Get special discount offers, the inside scoop on your favorite instructors and cultural organizations, insight on upcoming courses and much more. If you are a current or former student and do not receive our newsletter, subscribe now at www.universitycollege.du.edu/enrichment

www.facebook.com/DUenrichment

Certificate of Completion The Enrichment Program will provide a Certificate of Completion or other evidence of course attendance, including Continuing Education Units, upon request. Please contact us in advance at 303-871-3801 to request the appropriate documentation.

Enrichment Scholarship Fund We are pleased to offer a limited number of partial scholarships towards the cost of one Enrichment course. Limited to one course per qualifying student per quarter. Scholarships no greater than 50% off course price for qualifying courses. To apply, visit our website: www.universitycollege.du.edu/enrichment

University College 2211 S. Josephine St. Denver, Colorado 80208