OLLI Course Catalog Spring 2013

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THE SCHOOL FOR YOUR SECOND FIFTY YEARS Enrollment begins january 14 ENROLL BY PHONE Monday to Friday 1:00 to 4:00 pm (915)-747-6280 (915)-747-8848

ENROLL IN PERSON Miners Hall Suite 209 Monday to Friday 1:00 to 4:00 pm.

(Please park in the Sun Bowl Parking Garage Visitors Area see PARKING page 19)

ENROLL BY MAIL OLLI at UTEP Miners Hall Suite 209 500 W. University Ave. El Paso, TX 79968

FEES: ∙Lifetime membership $25. Members receive the course catalog in the U.S. mail one month prior to the start of classes each semester. ∙Spring enrollment fee $60. Entitles you to enroll in as many courses as you desire. Some courses have individual enrollment fees. ∙Fee Waivers: Established members may receive a one-time waiver of the fees upon request to the Executive Director.

ENROLLED MEMBERS ∙May register for all the classes they desire. ∙Receive an i.d. card that entitles them to reduced admission fees for UTEP theatre and music events. ∙Receive a parking permit. ∙May acquire a University Library Community User’s Card, valid for the semester. ∙Enroll before February 1 to receive your student parking permit in the U.S. Mail. ∙If you enroll after February 1 pick up your student packet in the OLLI Office Miners Hall Room 209. ∙Classes begin February 11. ∙Deadline for refunds:February 25.

Cover & interior photo by Diego Burciaga

Literature

Arts / hands-on 4 Five Skills of Drawing 5 Drawing Studio 5 Repujado / Metal Embossing 11 Learn to Quilt by Hand 13 Photography: Look and See 14 Learn to Quilt by Machine 14 An Exploration of Color 18 Inspiration and Creative Art 21 Build a Beautiful Wooden Box 22 Scenic Painting in Oils 22 Portrait Painting in Oils 22 Drawing Made Easy 24 Art in Watercolors 25 Pastels 25 Art Therapy 26 Terapia de Arte

Body, Mind & Spirit 10 10 11 12 12 15 15 16

Tai Chi-Chi Gong Stretch, Tone and Breathe The Power of Meditation & Intention Introduction to Energy Work and Pranic Healing Latin Dance Taoist Sitting and Walking Meditations Yoga You: Start Where You Are Sit & Be Fit: Chair Yoga

Computers 4 7

Computers Made Easy Making Your Computer Work for You

Current Events 6 17 25 26

Our Changing World Wine Appreciation What is LGBT? Films With a Mind of Their Own

History 7 16 22

La Conquista de México American Foreign Policy: A Historical Perspective Across the Borderlands

Languages 6 7 12 20 24 24

Survival Spanish Conversational Spanish Inglés en Conversación French Conversation Made Easy Italian for Beginners Conversational Italian

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Bendíceme Ultima Greek Comedy: Aristophanes Films Inspired by Shakespeare Greek Tragedy: Euripides Bless Me Ultima Stories From Mexico Exploring the 20th Century with Tom Lea Historias de México A Midsummer Night’s Dream El Mundo de Don Quijote Literary Paris The World of Don Quixote The Lessons of Don Juan

Philosophy 18 20 23

A Universe from Nothing?

Monotheistic Principles and Islam Existentialism Examined

Religion 10 13 17 22

Essentials of Buddhism Alternative Religions in the American Experience What Is Religion?

Jewish Mysticism

Science 6 Useful Plants of the El Paso Region 8 Geology of El Paso Region 11 Brainworks 14 Introduction to Animal Tracking

Sociology 5 China 15 The Bushmen and Zulu of Africa 18 The Kuna and Wounaan Indians of Panama

Writing 16 19 20

Escribe Tus Memorias I Writing Your Memoirs I Writing Your Memoirs II

27 Faculty 34 Enrollment Form 35 Governance 35 Enrollment Parking Information

coding system

A R T 1 0 1 Classification First or second half of the semester Class number

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ART101 Five Skills of drawing Fl or e n c e Sc hwe in

Through guided discovery anyone can learn the five perceptual skills that can build drawing confidence and creativity. Exercises that focus on edges, spaces, angles, lights and shadows to make a complete work the course will be presented on three skill levels so that the class is relevant for beginners and those with experience.

Begins February 11 6 Sessions 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.

Westside Public Library

LIT101 Bendíceme Ultima C ec i l i a Ro ge rs

Los invito ahor a a explor ar el mundo misterioso, verdaderamente mágico de Rudolfo Anaya en esta su obra cumbre Bendíceme Ultima. Vamos de la mano con una criatura de apenas seis años de edad que empieza a descubrir la mezcla insólita de lo legendario, folklórico, pagano y católico.

Este libro presenta un gran interés argumental precisamente por los temas que trata. Anaya nos escribe sobre la identidad hispana, sus raices, sus mitos y tradiciones, uniéndolo a la busqueda eterna del hombre universal.

Begins February 11 6 Sessions 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Loretto Nazareth Hall

COM101 Computer made easy M a r g a r e t Sange r

If you are lost in the maze of technology and baffled as to how to get started making your computer work for you, this course is designed to be your guide. Over five consecutive days, we will become familiar with the Windows XP and other operating systems, use search engines to surf the web, work with online e-mail, learn keyboarding short cuts, explore social media, and most importantly find answers to your questions concerning your computer. February 18,19,20,21,22.

Begins February 18 5 Sessions 11:30 – 1:00 p.m.

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ART102 Drawing Studio Fl o r en ce Sc hwe in

This class builds on the understanding of the five perceptual skills of drawing that focus on edges, spaces, angles, lights and shadows to make a complete work. The use of drawing tools will be explored and exercises will be presented on three levels to make this studio class relevant in building drawing confidence and creativity.

Begins February 11 6 Sessions 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.

Westside Public Library

ART103 repujado / METAL EMBOSSING

R oma n a Sae nz - Hawk i ns

SOC101 China

P a u l H u chto n, M. D.

LIT102 Greek Comedy: Aristophanes La r r y J ohns o n, Ph. D.

Repujado is the Spanish term for metal embossing. This ancient and elaborate art is created entirely by hand using special tools to manipulate the metal in relief. New students will learn the basic techniques of metal embossing. A beginner’s kit will be available for $10 payable at the first class. Enrollment limited to 15.

Begins February 11 6 Sessions 1:15 – 3:00 p.m.

Fee $10.00 Miners Hall 207

This course extensively examines the current affairs of China; history, art, sports. Many photos of China. Much current information.

Begins February 11 6 Sessions 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.

Miners Hall 200

Good comedy is both timeless and time-bound: we’ll take a close look at Aristophanes’ Lysistrata (and, if time permits, The Birds) to explore the comedic dynamics (and the social implications) of this form of drama, hoping to see how it operates (if I can explain 2,400 year-old jokes) and how those operations are still being repeated today. I’ll deal as best I can in explicating the local references, and will leave up to the students to identify the very real echoes today.

Begins February 11 6 Sessions 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.

Miners Hall 201

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LAN101 Survival Spanish

M a r í a d e l Carme n He rn án dez

This course will cover basics for students who have little or no experience with speaking Spanish. It will include greetings, farewells, basic numbers, the days of the week, months of the year and vocabulary in short sentences. The classroom environment provides learning opportunities for students to interact with one another in a relaxed atmosphere that removes much of the stress associated with learning a new language.

Begins February 11 6 Sessions 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.

Miners Hall 308

CUR101 Our changing world Va r i ou s Pre s e nte rs

In this popular OLLI lecture series, members will hear from experts in several fields of interest with the common thread of change in our community, nation and the world at large. The first Monday, February 11, will feature Mr. Roberto Puga, Supervisor of the ASARCO cleanup project.

Begins February 11 12 Sessions 3:15 – 4:45 p.m.

Quinn Hall 212

SCI101 Useful plants of the el paso region E r i c K a p pus

This course introduces plant identification and uses for common plants of the Chihuahuan desert as well as popular landscaping plants in yards and alleys. There are many edible and useful wild plants that grow in our desert and in sidewalk cracks. Topics will be food, cordage (string), fire making, and medicines. The class will also take a field trip to the Chihuahuan Desert Gardens at the Centennial Museum, UTEP. Begins February 11 6 Sessions 3:15 – 4:45 p.m.

Miners Hall 200

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LAN102 Conversational Spanish M a r í a d e l Carme n He rn án dez

HIS101 La conquista de mexico Ar t u r o Q ue v e do Ri v e ro

In this course, students will be challenged to increase their conversational skills with emphasis on pronunciation, using grammar, through daily life topics. Also, students will learn new vocabulary according to context. The goal of this course is to put in practice their knowledge of Spanish and use it in practical conversations.

Begins February 11 6 Sessions 3:15 – 4:45 p.m.

Miners Hall 308

Sin duda una de las epopeyas mas notables de la Historia Universal. Los temas a discutir serán desde el desembarco de Hernán Cortéz en la isla de Cuba al frente de 600 españoles, de ahí lanzandose a conquistar el poderoso imperio Azteca de Moctezuma, llegando a Cosumel, Yucatan, hasta fundar la Villa de la Vera Cruz. Los interpretes, la guerra con los Tlaxcaltecas, la toma de Tenochtitlan, la Noche Triste, Cuitlahuac y Cuahutemoc. Más de mil espanoles de Panfilo de Narvaez enviados para detener a Cortéz, la destruccion de las naves, la fundación de la Nueva Espana en 1520. Los celos y la enemistad de Inglaterra, Francia y Holanda.

Begins February 18 6 Sessions 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Loretto Nazareth Hall

COM102 Making your computer work for you Ma r g a r et Sange r

Microsoft Office is a powerful cluster of tools that can make everything from writing a simple note to charting your finances and designing wonderful signs, cards, and posters.

During five consecutive days of this course, we will learn how to use the various fonts, clipart, photos, tables, charts, etc.

February 25, 26,27,28,29.

Begins February 25 5 Sessions 11:30 – 1:00 p.m.

Miners Hall 101

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LIT103 Films Inspired by Shakespeare

This class will explore three films that were inspired by three of Shakespeare’s greatest works, Richard III, King Lear, and Hamlet.

We will watch three full-length films (Looking for Richard, The Dresser, and A Midwinter’s Tale) and discuss each film and its connections to the plays of Shakespeare.

Begins April 1 6 Sessions 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Loretto Nazareth Hall

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SCI202 Geology of the el paso region E r i c K a p pus

Discover the rocks, minerals and fossils around you in the El Paso region! This class focuses on the geologic history of prominent regional features such as Mount Cristo Rey and the Franklin Mountains. El Paso is one of the best places in the world to learn about Geology and has world famous rocks!

The class provides hands on experiences with rocks, fossils, and crystals collected from all over the region. Also, take this opportunity to learn about El Paso’s only dinosaur fossils (footprints) from the person who discovered, preserved, and researched them. An optional roadside geology trip will be offered as a capstone experience to the class.

Begins April 1 6 Sessions 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.

Miners Hall 200

LIT204 Greek Tragedy: Euripides L a r r y J o h ns o n, Ph. D.

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Euripedes is my favorite Greek tragedian, Sophocles is too morose and Aeschylus is too propagandistic and so I’m proposing that we take a look at his Alcestis (and, if time permits, his Medea), exploring the nature of their original performances and the context for those performances and then, perhaps, considering how his concerns still resonate today.

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Begins April 1 6 Sessions 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.

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BMS101 tAI cHI / cHI GONG Si f u R o b e rto Bri s e ño

Experience increased vitality and radiant good health through exercises to improve physical and mental health. This ancient Chinese system of movement and breathing. Especially appropriate for those in the 2nd half of their lives, these non-aerobic exercises will increase flexibility, stamina, agility, overall well being, and boost the immune system.

Begins February 12 24 Sessions 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.

Fee: $40.00 Tien Shan Tzi Center

BMS102 Stretch, tone and breathe

This class will include stretching for the entire body for increased flexibility, low impact exercises for toning of the muscles, breathing exercises and exercises for everyday activities.

Begins February 12 6 Sessions 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.

Las Palmas Lifecare Center, 3333 N Mesa St.

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REL101 Essentials of Buddhism R ob er t a Arne y

Learn about the essence of Buddhism by exploring the philosophical, psychological, ethical and spiritual teachings of the great masters from Buddha Shakyamuni to the teachers of our time. See how Buddhism has migrated to our area of the world and how it is practiced today. Also through various meditation techniques, acquire new methods to develop mindfulness, concentration and focus that allow you to reflect on your own innate abilities to analyze and solve daily problems.

Begins February 12 6 Sessions 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.

Miners Hall 200

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BMS103 The power of meditation and intention Ly n n P r ov e nz ano

ART104 Learn to quilt

by Hand S u s y R oths c hi l d

LAN103 Inglés en Conversación D a v i d S a l c ido

Learn to find energetic balance through the positive field of intention and the experience of meditation. Practice meditation techniques; discover the difference between desire and intention; and develop the power within yourself to achieve healthier living. Repeat students will deepen their practice.

Begins February 12 6 Sessions 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.

Miners Hall 207

Quilt a sampler (lap quilt/wall hanging) while learning the fundamentals of quilting, including fabric selection, block sewing techniques, quilting design, and finishing. The class will focus on straight-line sewing, sewing curves, English paper piecing, and applique. A supply list and syllabus will be provided at the first session.

Begins February 12 6 Sessions 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.

Miners Hall 308

Mejora tu habilidad verbal, aumenta tu vocabulario e incrementa tu confianza. Aúnque el principal enfoque es hablar y escuchar, el curso contiene material de lectura para ser analizado. Los estudiantes tendrán la oportunidad de interactuar y discutir diversos temas, expresar sus opiniones sobre temas abstractos, así como también participar en mini-debates juegos y otras actividades.

Begins February 12 6 Sessions 3:15 – 4:45 p.m.

Miners Hall 200

SCI124 Brainworks Am i t a b a Bi s was

More has been learned about the human brain in the last 30 years than in the previous three thousand. Discover with us that the unconscious mind is most of the mind, and a creative place where most of the brain’s work gets done. Learn how the realm of emotions, intuitions, biases, longings, genetic predispositions, personality traits, and social norms influence character formation and the most important life decision-making.

Begins February 12 6 Sessions 3:15 – 4:45 p.m.

Miners Hall 201

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BMS104 Introduction to Energy work and pranic healing

Discover your energetic anatomy and learn to harness the healing power that exists in every human being. This course will follow the basic pranic healing techniques promoting healing and wellness in the book Your Hands Can Heal You

by Master Stephen Co. Prana is the body’s natural life force and self-healing energy. Classes include basic tenets, practice sessions, exercises, and meditations.

Ly n n P r ov e nz ano

LIT105 Bless me ultima Ce l i l i a Ro ge rs

Begins February 12 6 Sessions 3:15 – 4:45 p.m.

Miners Hall 207

Join us in exploring the world of shamanic healing rituals in a little town in New Mexico as we go hand in hand with a six year old boy who lives through rites of passage while confronted with many difficult choices presented by circumstances that surround him: the Catholic faith that he follows, pagan options and mystical traditions. All the while helping Ultima, the old healer, to clean the body and spirit of the possessed by the evil spells placed on them by the town witches. The author, Rudolfo Anaya, presents all this in his award winning novel of the very best of Chicano Literature, Bless Me Ultima.

Begins February 12 6 Sessions 3:15 – 4:45 p.m.

Miners Hall 308

BMS208 Latin Dance

C h r i s t en Dav i s

In this dance class gentlemen will learn how to lead the ladies and how to execute steps on the dance floor. Ladies will learn how to follow a gentleman’s lead. We will learn several moves in a dance so that gentlemen have options of different moves they can choose from.

Begins April 2 6 Sessions 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.

Memorial Gym Room 118

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ART205 Photography: Look and See C a r ol E a s tman

REL202 alternative religions in the american experience Ca r l J a ck s o n, Ph.D.

Learn to see your surroundings from a new perspective, as well as methods to capture these images through the eye of your camera. Explore the effects of light, shadow, reflections, point of view, scale, values, and other elements of design to create the extraordinary photo from the ordinary picture. A camera of any kind, energy, and curiosity are all that are needed.

Begins April 2 6 Sessions 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.

Miners Hall 200

From its colonial beginnings the United States has been unusually receptive to religious groups of all types. This openness has led to the present diversity of religion in America, which offers an unusually wide range of choices for spiritual seekers. This course will examine six examples of religious groups that reflect the “American approach” to religious belief: the Quakers, Unitarians, Millennialists (Seventh Day Adventists and Jehovah Witnesses), Mormons, Christian Scientists, and New Agers.

Begins April 2 6 Sessions 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.

Miners Hall 201

HIS223 La conquista de mexico Ar t u r o Q u e v e do Riv e ro

See page 7 to read full description. Lecture and discussion in Spanish.

Begins April 15 6 Sessions 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.

Miners Hall 308

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Quilt 4 placemats while learning the fundamentals of quilting, including fabric selection, cutting methods, block sewing techniques, quilting design, and finishing. The class will focus on 4 block designs: nine-patch, log cabin, half-square triangle, and applique. A supply list and syllabus will be provided at the first session. Participants will need to bring a sewing machine weeks 2 through 6.

ART206 Learn to quilt by machine Su sy R o ths c hild

Begins April 2 6 Sessions 1:30– 3:00 p.m.

Miners Hall 308

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SCI104 Introduction to animal tracking E r i c K a p pus

An introduction to animal footprints and the many stories they tell. The class begins with the basics of footprints and tracking, including track identification and finding-the-nexttrack. Then the class moves on to more complex topics such as animal speed, head position, direction of look, and even state of mind. Even beginners are able to read the messages left on the ground by animals. The dirt has many stories to tell. The class also serves as an introduction to the Apache philosophy of education, and as an introduction to nature awareness.

Begins February 13 6 Sessions 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.

Miners Hall 200

ART107 An Exploration Of Color

We experience color daily, consciously or unconsciously.

Yet what do we really know about color? This class will weave together the story of color through the ages with an eclectic mix of art, architecture, literature, film, psychology and science.

Begins February 13 6 Sessions 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.

Miners Hall 201

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BMS105 Taoist Sitting and Walking Meditations S t ev e B aro ws k i

BMS106 Yoga you: start where you are Ph yl l i s Pri c e

This class is an introduction to sit ting and walking meditations. The meditations are practical applications of the philosophy of Taoism. These beginning meditations develop clear body awareness, improve posture, settle the mind, calm the nervous system and develop both physical and mental balance.

Begins February 13 6 Sessions 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.

Miners Hall 207

Practice in each session is adapted to your abilities, improves strength, flexibility, balance, posture, health and focus.

Breathing exercises (pranayama) increase lung capacity, energy, calmness and help you tap into your inner world (pratyahara - form of meditation). Each session ends with savasana, a reclining deep relaxation/meditation that leaves you refreshed in body, mind and spirit. For those who can get up and down from the floor and want to!

Begins February 13 6 Sessions 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.

Memorial Gym Room 218

SOC102 tHE BUSHMEN AND ZULU OF AFRICA La r r y B aro n

Learn from first hand adventures about the Bushmen and Zulu, including experiences from adventures in 1986 and 2007.

Discussion on doctrines of discovery and C.G. Jung’s theory on archetypes and their relations to indigenous peoples and international biospheres. View museum quality artifacts during the course and also review movies pertaining to the subject. Student interaction is welcome.

Begins February 13 6 Sessions 3:15 – 4:45 p.m.

Miners Hall 200

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WRI101 Escribe tus memorias I Ce ci l i a R o ge rs

Los invito a participar en este curso donde podran poner por escrito sus recuerdos mas entrañables de su infancia, de su juventud y de todas las épocas de su vida que siempre nos procuran muchas enseñanzas, retos, amores, ilusiones, en fin, todo lo que nos alimenta el alma. Traigan su cuaderno y pluma y dejen fluir los pensamientos de su historia. Esto constituye un legado hermosísimo para nuestros seres queridos.

Begins February 13 6 Sessions 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.

Miners Hall 308

HIS102 American Foreign Policy: A Historical Perspective Ber t D i a mo nds te i n

This series of presentations and discussions will deal with the evolution of American foreign policy beginning with the Treaty of Paris of 1783 and moving into the contemporary era.

Major themes in foreign policy and the factors influencing its formation will be the central themes addressed. The impact of ‘globalization’ and the emergence of a ‘multipolar world’ will also be topics of importance moving into the present. Topics include: 1783 - 1897 relative isolation; 1898 - 1940 emergence as a world power; 1941 – 1991 global preeminence; 1992 - 2001 where to now?; 2002 - 2007 post containment focus: terrorism; 2008 – present: interests & commitments in a multipolar world.

Begins February 13 6 Sessions 3:15 – 4:45 p.m.

Miners Hall 201

BMS107 Sit & Be fit: Chair yoga P h yl l i s Pri c e

This chair-assisted energizing practice is for those who want the benefits of traditional yoga but need a little extra help.

From desk-bound professionals and frequent travelers to those in wheelchairs, gentle Yoga poses and movements are adapted to your individual needs and abilities. Discover and practice breathing exercises (pranayama), forms of deep relaxation, and meditation that leave you refreshed in body, mind and spirit.

Begins February 13 6 Sessions 3:15 – 4:45 p.m.

Memorial Gym Room 218

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LIT106 stories from mexico Cec i l i a Ro ge rs

From the book Sotries From Mexico by Genevieve Barlow The stories have been placed in English and Spanish side by side so you can practice and improve your reading skills.

You’ll also find a bilingual vocabulary list at the end of the book. .As you read these stories side by side, you will be not only fine-tuning your language skills but also gaining insight into the rich cultural heritage of the Mexican people.

Begins February 13 6 Sessions 3:15 – 4:45 p.m.

Miners Hall 308

CUR102 Wine appreciation Vi ct o r P o ulo s

This is more than a wine tasting class. We will experience an appreciation for the fine art of pairing food with the wines we prefer. Come learn from the expert and enjoy an unforgettable social experience with fellow OLLI people. The classes are being held at local fine-dining locations: The El Paso Club, Ruhlis International Cafe, Landry’s Seafood Restaurant and at the Zin Valley Winery.

Fee: $30. There is an enrollment limit. Enrolled members may invite guests to participate for a fee of $10 each class.

Register early, Begins April 3 6 Sessions 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.

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REL203 What is religion?

Ri ch a r d W. Albi n, Ph. D.

This course would consider the linguistic roots of the term religion, the traditional dictionary definitions of religion, some basic characteristics or elements found in most religions, and various terms and names used to refer to “the Sacred.” Also discussed would be the use of symbolism, possible sources of the human experience of “the Holy,” different patterns or emphases among religions, and varying beliefs, practices, and ethical codes. Modern psychology, mythology, philosophy, art, anthropology, archaeology, linguistics, and literary studies offer new approaches to the study of religion.

Begins April 3 6 Sessions 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.

Miners Hall 200

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SOC203 The Kuna and wounaan Indians of Panama L a r r y B aro n

PHI202 A universe from Nothing?

Al a n D e a n, Ph. D.

ART108 Inspiration and creative art Reb ec ca Be nc o mo

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Find out why the Kuna are requesting a UNESCO ‘Cultural Biosphere.’ Explore the culture of the Kuna, prehistory to present. Political as well as cultural concerns will be discussed and we will delve into the Wounaan and Embera. You will participate in a hands-on lab with museum quality artifacts during this course. We will discuss the doctrines of discovery and of shamanistic healing.

Begins April 3 6 Sessions 3:15 – 4:45 p.m.

Miners Hall 200

For centuries some with faith in Judaism, Christianity or Islam have held that the universe was created out of nothing (creatio ex nihilo). On the other hand, others have held that nothing comes from nothing (ex nihilo nihil fit). These lessons are about cosmology’s use of theory and observation in an attempt to solve the mystery of ex nihilo.

Begins April 3 6 Sessions 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.

Miners Hall 201

At the beginning of each session, the students will be given a short introduction to a French poem or text for inspiration.

No knowledge of French is required. Next, you will be given an art assignment designed for you to explore and develop your creativity and imagination. All levels welcome. Come, relax and enjoy.

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Begins April 3 6 Sessions 3:15 – 4:45 p.m.

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BMS101 tAI cHI / cHI GONG S i f u R o be rto Bri s e ño

WRI102 Writing your memoirs i Na n c y N a tal i c io

See page 10 to read full description.

Begins February 12 24 Sessions 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.

Fee: $40.00 Tien Shan Tzi Center

This course is for writers who have not attended the OLLI Memoirs Course. If you have planed to make a record of your life experiences, the time is now! All you need is paper and pen, an open mind, and an interest in sharing what you’ve learned from the challenges you faced, the history you lived through, and the people who have crossed your path. Come and join the circle of chairs.

Begins February 14 6 Sessions 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.

Miners Hall 200

LIT107 eXPLORING THE 20TH cENTURY WITH TOM LEA A d a i r Margo

In this class, students will explore Tom Lea’s life and work divided into periods: Growing Up on the Border; early influences and the Mexican Revolution; early career-Chicago & Santa Fe; back home - murals and books; Life magazine correspondent, WWII; the writing years; and, studio painter.

Students will consider Lea’s approach to life and work and how it fell outside the ‘art world.’ Those interested may explore Lea documents in the UTEP Library special collections; visit unseen Lea paintings at the El Paso Museum of Art; and see Lea’s murals in El Paso and Las Cruces.

Begins February 14 6 Sessions 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.

Miners Hall 201

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LAN104 French Conversation Made Easy D a vi d S alc i do

Develop and improve your speaking and comprehension skills while learning about French culture, history and current events. Learn to order meals, buy Metro tickets in Paris, ask for directions to the Louvre, visit the vineyards in Provence, and much more. This course is designed for new and continuing students who want to learn and use French in daily conversation. Focus will be on vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, communication, and fun topics.

Begins February 14 6 Sessions 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.

Miners Hall 207

WRI103 Writing your memoirs ii N a n c y N a tal i c io

PHI103 Monotheistic Principles and Islam M u h a mmad Uddin, M.D.

This is for those who have been taking the OLLI Memoirs Course. Continue to make a record of your life experiences.

As you know, it’s easy in good company and listening to the experiences of others will trigger even those memories you thought were lost. Come re-join the circle of chairs.

Begins February 14 6 Sessions 3:15 – 4:45 p.m.

Miners Hall 200

This course will begin with a focus on the basic Monotheistic Principles, followed by discussion on the Fundamental Principles of Islam, with similarities and differences between the Abrahamic religions highlighted. Also addressed will be specific issues related to Islam, including but not limited to the historical background of Islam, Muslim countries and their governments, Muslim population and sects, practices and concept of Jihad, marriage, permissibility and prohibitions.

Begins February 14 6 Sessions 3:15 – 4:45 p.m.

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LIT108 Historias de México Ce ci l i a R o ge rs

De la obra Historias de México de Genevive Barlow.Este curso presenta una serie de 18 cuentos mexicanos escritos en inglés y en español - lado a lado - para que se puedan practicar ambos idiomas, además se incluye un diccionario del vocabulario. Con este método bilingue no solo podrán mejorar sus habilidades linguísticas sino empaparse del legado cultural de la gran nación que es México.

Begins February 14 6 Sessions 3:15 – 4:45 p.m.

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ART109 Build a beautiful wooden box Da r r el Mc Gahhe y

Learn to make a simple, beautiful wooden box. Beginners will learn to use inexpensive tools to construct and carve a wooden box with their own hands. Hand-made boxes always find a variety of uses to store almost anything.

Intermediate and advanced students will be challenged with new skills and designs. A beginner kit of wooden materials will be provided the first day of class for $15.

Begins February 14 6 Sessions 3:15 – 4:45 p.m.

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HIS103 Across the borderlands Ni c k H ous e r

Encompassing the rich history and cultural diversity of the El Paso - Ciudad Juárez region and the greater Southwest, this course begins with an examination of the archaeological record, moves on to the early Spanish entradas and concludes with the settlement history of the Pass of the North. The living historical and cultural legacy of over four centuries will be examined along with an introduction to the historical preservation efforts by chroniclers, historians, anthropologists and others who have documented and celebrated the historical significance of our region.

Begins April 4 6 Sessions 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.

Miners Hall 200

LIT109 A Midsummer Night’s dream G r a c e H addo x

Join us as we explore one of Shakespeare’s great comedic love stories. We will watch a full-length version of A Midsummer Night’s Dream and discuss the full text of the play.

Begins April 4 6 Sessions 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.

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T h u rs d ay Discussion of mysticism in Jewish thought through the ages.

REL104

Begins April 4 6 Sessions 3:15 – 4:45 p.m.

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Jewish Mysticism R a b b i L a rry Bac h

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ART110 Scenic Painting in oils Ro sa r i o Po nte

Create a landscape from your favorite photo under the guidance of professional artist Rosario Ponte. Learn coolwarm color theory, harmony, perspective and how to create atmosphere in your painting. Come and enjoy. New as well as experienced students are welcome.

Begins February 15 12 Sessions 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Fee: $10.00 Fox Fine Arts

ART112 pORTRAIT PAINTING IN OILS

This class teaches the ‘premier coupe’ theory and method wherein students learn to achieve a broad and bold effect in a direct approach to creating portraits. The learning process includes preparation of palette with basic colors for mixing of multiple shades.

Begins February 15 6 Sessions 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Fee: $10.00 Fox Fine Arts

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ART113 dRAWING MADE EASY Ca l i xt o “ Manny ” Gue rra

You have a natural ability to draw. Come discover it! Drawing is basic to almost every art form. The class will focus on portrait and still life subjects using charcoal, colored pencils and pastels.

This course is open to a beginner, intermediate and advanced students who may proceed at their own individual pace.

Materials – 18 x 24 newsprint pad & charcoal pencil.

Begins February 15 6 Sessions 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Fee: $10.00 Fox Fine Arts

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LIT111 El mundo de don quijote A l b e r t A s k e naz i

PHI101 Existentialism Examined

J oh n H . H addo x , Ph. D .

LAN105 Italian for beginners G u g l i el mo a Prato

Discusión en Español de todo lo relacionado con el autor Miguel de Cervantes y su obra maestra de la literatura universal, Don Quijote de la Mancha. Incluyendo en las sesiones presentación y exhibición de libros de Don Quijote en varios idiomas, pinturas, figurines, música, DVD’s, CD’s, y otros materiales.

Begins February 15 6 Sessions 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.

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Some of the varied forms of Existentialism are the subject for this six-session course: Atheistic ( Jean Paul Sartre), Agnostic (Albert Camus), Jewish (Martin Buber), and Catholic (Gabriel Marcel). We will discuss similarities and differences with the help of video presentations.

Begins February 15 6 Sessions 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.

Miners Hall 201

In this beginner class, students will learn the basic pronunciation, vocabulary and verbs. They will learn to get comfortable in expressing themselves in the Italian language. Special emphasis on learning how to speak while on vacation in Italy and to be able to solve practical language challenges.

Begins February 15 6 Sessions 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.

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LIT110 A Literary Paris C e ci l i a R o ge rs

A Literary Paris by Jamie Cox Robertson. The next best thing to being there, an adventure in outstanding reading, lovely and charming. You don’t have to live in Paris to experience her unique beauty, allure, and enchantment. ith fascinating annotations on the works, the writers, and the wonders of one of the world’s most beautiful places, A Literary Paris takes you on a bon voyage through this incomparable city--one mot juste at a time!

Begins February 15 6 Sessions 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.

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LIT112 The world of don quixote A l b e r t A s k e naz i

LAN106 Conversational italian

This course is designed to explore the book Don Quixote de la Mancha and the life of the author, Miguel de Cervantes.

We will examine the basis for different points of view in this magnificent book, a masterpiece of world literature.

Discover with us all of the aspects and teachings of this great book, all you need is an open mind and a heart.

Begins February 15 6 Sessions 3:15 – 4:45 p.m.

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In this on-going intermediate course, students are challenged to increase their conversational skills, especially in pronunciation. Students may expect an emphasis on improving skill with idiomatic expressions and verb forms.

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ART111 Art in watercolours A t a l o M ende z

Begins February 15 6 Sessions 3:15 – 4:45 p.m.

Miners Hall 207

Students will learn the basic characteristics of this medium and its tools: brushes, papers, pigments etc. In a demo-like class, students will learn the basics of color, perspective, composition and drawing. They also will learn different techniques used in this medium.

Begins April 5 6 Sessions 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Fee: $10.00 Fox Fine Arts

ART214 Pastels C on n i e We av e r

The first two classes will be for learning the basics: about papers, types of pastel, drawing techniques, composition and color. If you have never painted with pastel, you will discover a whole new and exciting medium with which to express your artistic side. So if you are afraid you will make a mistake, remember, it’s only paper and pigment. The fun is in exploring and learning something new!

Begins April 5 6 Sessions 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Fee $10.00 Fox Fine Arts

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ART215 Art therapy: “Color Your own still Life paintings” C ec i l i a Ro ge rs

CUR203 What is Lgbt?

Aurolyn Luykx, Ph.D and others

Thirty compositions, skillfully rendered in black-and-white, give would-be artists of all ages a chance to re-create or transform lovely fruit and floral arrangements by major artists of the past five centuries. Includes works by Pissarro, Renoir, van Gogh, Gauguin, Cezanne, Rousseau, Matisse, and other masters. Bring your own Crayola 24ct. long color pencils.

Begins April 5 6 Sessions 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.

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In this series of related presentations, faculty from UTEP\’s Psychology Department will focus on issues and themes related to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transsexual persons. We will seek to explode myths and misunderstandings. Come prepared to be open to controversial points of view, and candid with regard to our feelings and pre-conceptions.

Begins April 5 6 Sessions 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.

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CUR204 Films With a mind of their own Ga r l a n d Gre e ne

During this semester we will view six new films from documentary filmmakers who use their cameras and storytelling skill to bring us their perception of events, large and small, that are the diverse threads that make up the tapestry that is the American people. During the discussion that follows the screening of each film, all points of view are encouraged to be expressed to delay the onset of hardening of the attitudes for the rest of us.

Begins April 5 6 Sessions 3:15 – 4:45 p.m.

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LIT211 The lessons of don juan

J oh n S a n s o ne

This Spring John is teaching A Separate Reality and Journey to Itzlan, one book at a time! He had read A Separate Reality in Albuquerque during his first so jour ne in the Southwest as a young man. This summer he re-read both books and was once more startled and overwhelmed by the writer’s craft, but more so by his allocution as a ’wisdom writer’. If you are not ready to abandon yourself to a spiritual journey, then this class is not for you.

Begins April 5 6 Sessions 3:15 – 4:45 p.m.

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ART216 Terapia de arte: Pinta tu Propia naturaleza muerta Cec i l i a Ro ge rs

Treinta composiciones llevadas a cabo con gran destreza en blanco y negro, le permiten recrear o transformar bellos arreglos de flores o frutas ejecutados por grandes artistas de los últimos cinco siglos. . El libro “Color your Own Still Life Paintings” así como los lápices para colorear, Crayola 24ct Long Colored Pencils se consiguen en Amazon.com en super-precio. Les presentare las biografías de los artistas mas renombrados.

Begins April 5 6 Sessions 3:15 – 4:45 p.m.

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Faculty Spring 2013

SANDY AARONSON Native El Pasoan, graduated from UTEP with a degree in All Levels Health and Physical Education and Biology as a second teaching field and taught 3 years in EPISD. She played golf for 33 years winning the El Paso Country Club Women’s Golf Championship a record 21 times, 2-time El Paso City Women’s Championship and inducted in the El Paso Golf Hall of Fame in 1997. She participates in various activity classes including Body Sculpting, Circuit Boxing and Boot Camp and is a Texas licensed Real Estate Broker.

RICHARD W. ALBIN, PH.D. Retired from the UTEP faculty after 31 years of teaching religion, cultural diversity and related courses.

He Holds a BA in Philosophy, Vanderbilt University; Master of Divinity, Harvard; Master of Sacred Theology, Andover Newton Theological School; Master of Counseling, UTEP and Ph.D., University of Connecticut. He is a frequent teacher and retreat leader for the Catholic Dioceses of El Paso and Las Cruces. Dr. Albin has taught with our Lifelong Learning program for several years. He also teaches World Religions at the University of Phoenix in El Paso and Santa Teresa, NM.

Roberta arney Holds a BA in Criminal Justice and an MS in Library Science. After retiring from the University of Texas at El Paso after 23 years as a Reference Librarian, she began her Buddhist studies when she became a student of Losang Samten from the Namgyal Monastery in 1989. During the last six years she has taken advanced instruction from eminent teachers Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche and Bhakha Tulku Pema Rigdzin. She teaches Dudjom Tersar Ngondro at the Chenrezig Tibetan Buddhist Cultural Center of El Paso where she is a member of the Board of Directors.

rabbi larry bach Rabbi of Temple Mount Sinai, was born and raised in Albany, New York. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Judaic Studies from the University of Albany 1991 and holds a Master of Arts degree in Hebrew Letters. He was ordained a Rabbi in 1998. The Rabbi is a member of the Central Conference of American Rabbis and of the National Association of Jewish Rabbis.

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lARRY l. bARON Has owned and operated LeBaron’s Primitives in El Paso since 1984. He has specialized in difficult to find anthropological and ethnographic utilitarian primitive Indian artifacts from the Amazon in Brazil, Mexico, Peru, Bolivia, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Panama and South Africa. Mr. Baron received his Bachelor’s Degree in anthropology from Adams State College, Alamosa, Colorado and his Master’s in Secondary Education and Administration from Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Texas. Larry is currently working on a Master’s degree in Anthropology at the University of New Mexico, Las Cruces.

Steve Barowski Did undergraduate work in Education at UTEP, He has a B.A. in Anthropology from City College of New York and an M.A. in Education from New Mexico State University. He has extensive experience as an instructor of various yoga and meditation forms. Steve was CLL’s Tai-Chi instructor for several semesters.

Rebecca Bencomo Is an El Paso artist who lived and studied in France and obtained her Baccalaureat with a specialization in Fine Arts. She also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in French and Philosophy from UTEP and a Master’s Degree in French from the University of New Mexico at Albuquerque.

Amatiba biswas Has been teaching on human brain, neuroanatomy, neurophysiolog y, measurement of neuropsychology, evolution and dysfunction of body mechanics, speech, voice, language and so forth in several courses at UTEP every semester since the year 2000 at levels from Undergraduate, to Master and PhD students.

Sifu roberto briseño Has experience in the Eastern Martial Arts began in 1953. This has included guidance by Grand Master Ark Yuey Wong and other masters from China. He studied Chi-Gong at the Taoist Institute of Los Angeles and has been a martial arts instructor in El Paso since 1997.

Alan dean, ph. d.

Is an emeritus UTEP professor of physics. Among other things, physics is often assumed to be the most materialistic science discipline; nevertheless, Alan has taught Sunday school since 1949 and embraces biblical higher criticism which he holds to be a reasonable approach to faith….an agreement with history which has revealed that unreasoned, unquestioned faith has been the root of much suffering.

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bert m. Diamondstein Holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the University of Texas at El Paso in Philosophy & Political Science and has done advanced post graduate work in International Relations and Comparative Political Systems at the University of Chicago. He is also a graduate of the Economic Development Institute of the University of Oklahoma and was selected by the government of Japan to participate in the 7th annual Japanese Business Study Program sponsored by the Ministry of International Trade & Industry. A veteran of the Vietnam War, Diamondstein has spent over twenty years in industrial development and manufacturing. He is a member of the National Association of Scholars and the El Paso Holocaust Museum & Study Center.

Carol Eastman Received an M.A. in art education from UTEP and has taught at the El Paso Community College, Coconino Community College, and University of Texas/Pan American. Her documentary work was funded by the Texas Commission on the Arts and the El Paso Museum of Cultural Affairs. Recent exhibits include a documentary on Children on the Border at the Chamizal National Memorial and the state capitol in Austin; and Border Crossings, an exhibit on immigration at the Coconino Center for the Arts in Flagstaff, AZ. Her work is in the permanent collection of the El Paso Holocaust Museum, the Texas Tech School of Medicine, and UTEP Special Collections.

Calixto “manny” guerra Is a self taught artist working in charcoal, watercolors and oils over several years since retirement rom the EPISD. He has studied with local established artists to refine techniques and receive critique of his work. Manny is a gifted artist and teacher who also continues to learn with each semester at OLLI.

Grace Haddox Is a UTEP graduate with a Master of Arts in English and American Literature. She teaches research and British literature at El Paso Community College. During the 2009-2010 school year, she was awarded the Faculty Achievement Award at EPCC and the NISOD Excellence Award from the University of Texas. She has been teaching Shakespeare at OLLI since 2002.

John H. Haddox Has taught at The University of Texas at El Paso for over 55 years, including 13 as Chairman of the Department of Philosophy. Among his academic honors are: Faculty research Award and Faculty Teaching Award, UTEP; elected member of the honorary Mexican Society, The Seminario de la Cultura Mexicana; Dove Lecturer at NMSU ; chosen as the Samuel E. Zeigler Fellow in Human and Civil Rights.

He has lectured at Oxford University and the Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic.

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romana saenz hawkins Attended the Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara, Mexico with a major in Industrial Psychology.

She has been Instructor of Psychology for the Escuela Superior de Psicología, Juárez and was Human Resources Coordinator with responsibilities for administrative oversight in 8 plants in the states of Chihuahua and Coahuila. She has pursued an avocation as an artist and teacher of metal embossing since 2003 with completion of training in levels through Master Level at the University of Juarez. Her work has been exhibited throughout West Texas and New Mexico.

María del carmen hernandez Formerly faculty of UTEP’s Languages and Linguistics Department, Ms. Hernández received a BA degree in Media and Mass Communications from the University of Chihuahua and holds an MA in Spanish from the Universidad Autónoma de Cd. Juárez. She has been coordinator for the Arts Department, City of Juárez, in such programs as The Siglo de Oro Festival, and the Border Festival.

nicholas p. houser Born in Rapid City, South Dakota and grew-up in the State of Oregon. Since 1966, He has worked with over 30 tribal communities in the American Southwest in projects concerning cultural anthropology, community development, public health and history. He received a BA in History from Lewis & Clark College, Portland, Ore.; has a MA in Anthropology from University of Arizona,Tucson; MPH (Public Health) from University of California, Berkeley. He has written books and articles, and has created art and historical exhibits. Mr. Houser is currently coauthoring a book on the El Paso Missions.

Paul huchton Native of El Paso, having attended El Paso public schools and Texas Western from which he received a B.A. in 1954. Dr. Huchton received the M.D. degree from Vanderbilt University in 1958, followed by postgraduate pediatric education at Vanderbilt, the University of Chicago and The University of Colorado. He was in private pediatric practice in El Paso for 43 years following a 2 year stint in the US Army Medical Corps in Japan, during which he taught Japanese interns, and experienced a valuable people-to-people program, which included travel throughout Asia.

CARL jackson Received his Ph.D. from UCLA and served as professor of history at UTEP for over forty years. His research has focused upon the influence of Asian thought upon American religion. His book The Oriental Religions and American Thought won the Ralph Henry Gabriel Prize, awarded annually by the American Studies Association. He was selected for an AMOCO Foundation Teaching Excellence award and has held teaching appointments in Malaysia and, as a Fulbright Scholar, at Osaka University in Japan. He also served as chair of the UTEP History Department and as Dean of the College of Liberal Arts before his retirement from UTEP in 2009. Dr. Jackson presently serves on the OLLI Board of Directors.

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Lawrence johnson, ph. d.

Received his Ph.D. from the Johns Hopkins University in 1972, joining the UT-El Paso faculty that same year. Larry has served as Chair of the English Department, the Department of Communication, and the Faculty Senate. He is the recipient of the University’s Distinguished Achievement Awards for both Teaching Excellence and Service to Students. A Distinguished Graduate of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces, Larry completed over 39 years of service in the U.S. Army Reserve, retiring as a Major General. He is a recipient of the Army Distinguished Service Medal, among other awards. He taught in the Western Cultural Heritage Program since its inception in the late 1980’s. Dr. Johnson retired from the UTEP faculty in 2012.

Adair Wakefield Margo is a fourth generation El Pasoan who received a B.A. degree in art history at Vanderbilt University, studied Renaissance art history and Italian studies at Syracuse University in Florence, Italy and received an M.A. degree in art history from New Mexico State University. Ms. Margo is sole representative of the work of Texas writer and painter, Tom Lea.

Atalo mendez Attended Escuela de Bellas Artes in Puebla, Mexico and was apprenticed to renowned watercolorist, Carlos Teodoro Torres. Mr. Méndez has exhibited award winning watercolor work in the El Paso area nd has taught this medium from Chihuahua to El Paso.

Nancy natalicio Has a Master’s in English Literature from Duke University and has enjoyed writing all her life. She currently writes part-time for El Paso Inc and Southwest Senior, participates in a writing group, and assists seniors one on one in writing their memoir. She has a passion for listening to and sharing stories.

rosario ponte Is an El Paso artist, originally from Venezuela. A graduate of the New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts, she also completed advanced studies at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and has further studied under nationally acclaimed artists Aleksander Titovets and Daniel Greene. She has been painting for 25 years and has won prizes for her oil paintings which have been exhibited nationally and internationally.

Ms. Ponte specializes in portraiture, landscapes and still life.

john sansone “I have always liked the ideal of the renaissance man. As a poet, I have always believed that too many academic credentials narrow the playing field and would get in the way of finding an authentic voice. At thirty, I decided the routine of’ write it down and spit it out’ was not for me, so I started taking studio classes in art and drama, with the belief that I had accumulated enough life experiences to attempt expression.

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Victor F. Poulos Vic believes that to be part of a community one must give back to the community. Vic has served as President of the El Paso Zoological Society, President of the Sunturians, President of the Amigo Airsho, and has served on the Boards of the El Paso Club, Goodwill Industries, Epilepsy El Paso, El Paso Bar Association, the NM Trial Lawyers Association, the El Paso Police Foundation, Therapeutic Horsemanship, Rebuilding Together and was as an appointee to the previous El Paso Airport Advisory Board. He was named the Jaycees Outstanding Young El Pasoan in 1986 and the El Paso County Historical Society Historian of the Year in 1996 for his civic work and contributions. In 2000, Vic planted grapes on ten acres in Canutillo and subsequently built and now owns and operates the very successful winery Zin Valle Vineyards.

Phyllis price Has led yoga classes since 1981, both privately and at various El Paso studios, health clubs, and gyms.

She currently teaches vigorous Ashtanga yoga PE credit classes at UTEP and NMSU, as well as private in-home classes. She is a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) with Yoga Alliance, a professional organization insuring quality among U.S. teachers. She holds an MA in English, an MFA in writing, and is a registered Life Force Yoga Teacher (LFYT), specializing in yoga for depression and PTSD. She’s had special training in yoga for pregnancy, and is a certified Ashtanga yoga teacher.

Lynn Provenzano Has facilitated personal and professional development for over 25 years in corporate and community groups. She has world-wide, cross cultural experience and specializes in interpersonal skills, creative energy work and motivation. Lynn is a Reiki Master, Pranic Healer and devotee of Tai-Chi and ChiGong.

arturo quevedo rivero Native of Chihuahua City is a graduate of Institute Tecnológico de Monterey, is a retired professor of history of the Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez, specializing in the Mexican Revolution and Latin American Culture and Society. He is a published historian on topics of Mexico’s revolutionary movements and issues concerning Mexico’s border with the U..S.

ruben rodarte Native of Durango, Mexico, studied art in various techniques under masters in the U.S. and Mexico.

He has been concentrating in portraiture the last 11 years, teaching at E.P. Community College and exhibiting his work in Anaheim and Los Angeles, California, Chihuahua and Cd. Juárez, Mexico, as well as El Paso.

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Cecilia “Chalila” Rogers Native of El Paso, raised in Ciudad Juárez and México City where she obtained her baccalaureate in the humanities area. Chalila studied at Rome at Stella Viae college of art and languages where she obtained her diploma in french from the Alliance Francaise and later her diploma in Italian from the Istituto Dante Alighieri, both with honors. She attended the Sorbonne in Paris to read french language and civilization. She loves art and studied art history at the university of the Americas, México City. She participates very actively in the literary circle “A la Sombra de Sor Juana”.

Margaret Sanger Is a native of the southwest who received her Masters of Education in Psychology and Guidance from UTEP. As part of her journey of teaching in Canutillo ISD for forty-one years, she discovered the awesome power of technology and eventually became a Lead Technology Teacher teaching teachers and students how to best utilize the technology available to them.

florence schwein Holds a Masters Degree in Museum Education with a focus on Art History is from The George Washington University, Washington, D.C. She holds a Business Certificate from Marycrest College, Kankakee, Illinois; an A.A. in Liberal Arts from Blackwood Community College, Blackwood, New Jersey; and a BA degree in Studio Art from George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia. She has served as Outreach Director at the Smithsonian Institution’s Renwick Gallery, Washington, D. C., and was the founding Director of the Cleveland, Ohio, Police Museum and Historical Society. Mrs. Schwein is the hostess of Desert Diaries, aired week days at 8:59 a.m. on KTEP (88.5 FM). She began her work at UTEP’s Centennial Museum in 1988 as the Education Curator and subsequently served as Director from 1992-2006. Florence serves on the Board of Directors of OLLI at UTEP.

m.s. uddin, M.D. Retired gastroenterologist, started the Department of Gastroenterology at Texas Tech University Medical Center at El Paso. He has been associated with the Muslim community of El Paso since 1979 and has played an active role in establishing the Islamic Center of El Paso. Since retirement he has written two books titled ‘Modern Medicine in the. Light of Islam’ and ‘Far Beyond My Comprehension’ and published several articles on Hajj (Pilgrimage), Fasting, Science of Worship and Fitrah of Islam (Tauhid).

connie weaver Is originally from New Mexico, has lived in El Paso since 1975. She studied and taught acrylics technique in Germany and has participated in many exhibits. Currently, her work may be seen at Sunland Art Gallery, Ruly’s Kitchen, The Riviera Restaurant, Open Gate Community Church and The Market Place at Placita Santa Fe . Connie encourages us to ‘expect a miracle every day’.

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G o v e rn a n c e The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UTEP is sponsored by the College of Liberal Arts, Patricia Witherspoon, Ph. D., Dean.

Officers chair

vice chair

Winifred Dowling

Becky Duval Reese

pAST cHAIRS Michael Iglar · Peter A. Rivera · Jean H. Miculka + · Robert Lipson · Leonard Krugman Marion Truxal + · Robert Crane, M.D. + · Rita Don, M.D. · Herbert Schwartz +

Spring 2013 curriculum committee Betsy Behrenhausen · Mary Etzold · Libby Feldmesser Servando Hernández · Michael Iglar Naida Lipson · Robert Lipson · Ray Mowad · Lee Nelson · Peter A. Rivera Eugenio Skertchly · Esperanza Stimetz · Ann Glen · Sr. Elisa Rodrigez, S.L.

Board members at-large Alan Dean, PhD. · Ernesto Gemoets · Servando Hernández · Suzanne Hunter · Carl Jackson, PhD. Lawrence Johnson, PhD. · Z. Anthony Kruszewski, PhD. · Florence Schwein · Patricia Witherspoon, PhD.

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Luis Marines Diego Burciaga Ricardo Chavez

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