CSUSM 2021 Summer Osher Catalog by elcsusm

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MISSION STATEMENT The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at California State University San Marcos (OLLI at CSUSM) is an intellectual and social community of inquisitive learners established to engage people over 50 years of age through higher education and the arts. OLLI connects members to the brightest minds and ideas in our society, including universitylevel professors and successful professionals who are leaders in many fields. The program strives to inspire seasoned learners who share intellectual curiosity and a quest for knowledge. Established in 2004, OLLI at CSUSM is one of 124 Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes nationwide supported by the Bernard Osher Foundation. OLLI facilitates meaningful learning, increases community involvement and enhances social connections, all beneficial to a flourishing life. If you want to renew your enthusiasm for learning, explore new interests and make new friends, OLLI is for you!

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3 Films and the Middle East Conflict

6 Myth and/or History: The Ancient World in Modern Film

3 From Russia With Love: Experiencing Russia Through Film

6 The Road to Revolution: America, 1763-1776

3 Presidential Assassinations in the United States: 1865-1964

6 Shakespearean Stagecraft: A History of Stage Calamities, Curses, Fires, Riots and Assassinations

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FRIDAY COURSES

3 Food and Cultures

7 You Write

4 Much Ado About Nothing: Play Analysis

7 From Russia With Love: Experiencing Russia Through Film

4 The Immortal Microbe: Germs Are Forever 4 A New Look at Type 2 Diabetes: A Pandemic Within a Pandemic

WEDNESDAY COURSES 4 The Middle East

New! $150 Summer Special This all-inclusive special gives you access to all classes* and is worth $570! Take advantage of this

4 ¡ Guerra!: The People and Places of the Mexican American War in San Diego, 1846-1848

introductory offer for a single-price term fee. Those

5 Eleanor Roosevelt: First Lady of the World

purchase the package, though please note that the

5 Alzheimer’s Boot Camp 5 What Happened to Abraham Lincoln’s Body? 5 Balboa Park’s Hidden Gems

with current general memberships are invited to membership fee cannot be prorated. *Except You Write, due to limited capacity.

CSUSM Extended Learning Building Address

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288 Campus Way, San Marcos, CA 92078

as we explore topics including Shakespearean

Join our online classes via Zoom for Summer 2021 stagecraft, explorations of cultures through film, presidential assassinations, the unique human relationship with food, a new look at Type 2 diabetes, activist and humanitarian Eleanor Roosevelt, and much more! For a detailed guide to Zoom, visit csusm.edu/el/olli/howtozoom.html.

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THE OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE RENEW YOUR ENTHUSIASM FOR LEARNING • EXPLORE NEW INTERESTS • MAKE NEW FRIENDS

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) is an organization established to improve the quality of life for

TYPES OF MEMBERSHIP AND MEMBERSHIP FEES* Membership is required to participate in our program. Both membership options are valid from 7/1/2020 - 6/30/2021. Osher member benefits include access to 100+ courses offered annually, free intersession discussion groups, CSUSM library privileges (after a $5 library card fee), special events and discounts on select noncredit Extended Learning courses. *Memberships are nonrefundable and cannot be prorated, transferred or adjusted.

GENERAL MEMBER

adults over 50 years of age through

Pay $30 membership and then pay as you go for courses and trips. Prices vary depending on length of course.

higher education and the arts.

ANNUAL MEMBER

OLLI at CSUSM was established

Beginning July 1, 2020: Pay $550 and select an unlimited number of courses from 100+ offerings throughout the year (excludes destination learning, special events, entrance to museums, art supplies, etc.).

in 2004 and is one of 124 Lifelong Learning Institutes supported by the Bernard Osher Foundation. Osher provides a wide array of courses taught by university professors and experts in

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intellectually active and socially engaged with like-minded

Memberships and registration fees support the program. Sharing links with spouses and friends is prohibited and serves as a detriment to the longevity of the Osher program.

peers. If you’d like to renew your enthusiasm for learning,

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explore new interests and make new friends, Osher is for you!

Please note that effective January 2021, all Extended Learning credit card transactions will be charged a convenience fee of 2.65%. The convenience fee is subject to change.

their respective fields. The program aims to keep learners

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FRIDAY, AUG. 20, 2021 9:30 - 11:30 A.M. ONLINE VIA ZOOM Learn what Osher is all about at our annual Taste of Osher event!

A TASTE OF OSHER

Meet instructors and preview select fall courses in a convenient online format. RSVP to 760-750-4020 or online at csusm.edu/el/olli/howtoregister.html. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link.

Sherie Cambra Program Director scambra@csusm.edu Amy Sprout Program Coordinator asprout@csusm.edu

HOW TO REGISTER BY PHONE 760-750-4020

ONLINE csusm.edu/el/olli/howtoregister.html See step-by-step instructions on our website.

BY MAIL No registrations by mail for summer.

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Films and the Middle East Conflict In many ways, culture serves as a barometer of society and politics. Join Eran Vaisben as we watch scenes from a sampling of films (both drama and comedy) and discuss how the filmmakers portray various social and political conflicts in the Middle East. Some of the issues that we will discuss are the tension between secular and religious people, and Arab-Israeli relations. MONDAYS, JUNE 7 - 21 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Online via Zoom 3 weeks $45 Eran Vaisben, EdD

From Russia With Love: Experiencing Russia Through Film In this course, we will explore the universal theme of love through the lens of the Russian cinema. Through different time periods, we will try to envision how love, sex, relationships, friendships and parenthood have been shaped by the circumstances of life in the Soviet Union and in postSoviet Russia. We will watch a Soviet classic, Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears (1980, winner of the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film); a suspenseful masterpiece, Loveless (2017, winner of the Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival); two other feature films; and a selection of short animated films. The classes will be a combination of lecture and discussion. Students will watch each week’s film online on their own (YouTube links to subtitled versions provided).

MONDAYS AND FRIDAYS, JUNE 4 - 28 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Online via Zoom 4 weeks $60 Asya Pereltsvaig, PhD

Presidential Assassinations in the United States: 1865-1964 Most people are aware that Abraham Lincoln and John F. Kennedy were assassinated while they were serving as president of the United States. But, there were actually two other presidential assassinations in American history. Who were these four men and why were they killed? MONDAY, JUNE 28 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Online via Zoom 1 day $15 Frank Turner, MA

MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS CSUSM Osher instructors are leading educators and subject-matter experts in many fascinating fields of study. For a full list of our instructors and their areas of expertise, please visit csusm.edu/el/osher-instructors.

• ERAN VAISBEN, EdD, earned his master’s degree in education at the Jewish Theological Seminary and in 2014 completed his doctoral degree in educational leadership at the University of California, Davis. He served as a school educator and administrator from 2006 to 2018 and he has lectured at numerous academic programs about educational leadership, bible studies, organizational change and

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Jewish history. Vaisben participated in

Food and Cultures

in Israel and studied Middle Eastern

George Bernard Shaw said, “There is no love sincerer than the love of food.” Following this witty statement, this class will explore the unique human relationship with food from old to modern days and look at the different roles of food in our life: food as necessity, social connection, love, memory, identity and more. We will also analyze food and various cuisines as an important part of culture as we travel around the world through culinary paths and connect with our own memories and experiences. WEEK 1: The roles of food in human existence WEEK 2: Food as an essential manifestation of culture WEEK 3: Major world cuisines WEEK 4: Food rituals around the globe WEEK 5: The role of food in globalization

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archeological excavations at two sites history at various academic programs. • ELENA ROMINE, PhD, received her PhD from Moscow State University and her Diploma in Education from Moscow Linguistic University. She is a published author, fluent in three languages and was a senior lecturer for the Institute of Advanced Training in Publishing in Moscow. Romine has been a cross-cultural communication instructor and consultant at the University of California, Riverside, Extension for over 26 years and received the 2016 International Education Programs Distinguished Service Award.

TUESDAYS, JUNE 1 - 29 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Online via Zoom 5 weeks $75 Elena Romine, PhD

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• BRUNO LEONE, MA, earned his degrees in history with supporting fields in European intellectual history, history of science and technology, and anthropology. Leone has taught at several universities throughout his career and is currently an adjunct faculty member at SDSU. He is the recipient of a National Endowment

Much Ado About Nothing: Play Analysis

A New Look at Type 2 Diabetes: A Pandemic Within a Pandemic

Join Professor Kim Keeline for a two-session, in-depth look at Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare. We will discuss how the themes of jealousy are similar to Othello (which shares several plot points with this play) and look closely at the characters of Beatrice and Benedick. With movie clips from productions, you will become familiar with the play and what the text might tell you about Shakespeare’s (and his society’s) views on gender, marriage and love.

Type 2 diabetes, a disease that was almost unknown less than a century ago, now affects one in six Americans and twice that number among persons over the age of 60. New diagnostic tests and advances in treatment have failed to stop it or even to slow it down. Type 2 diabetes is a serious risk factor among victims of the COVID-19 pandemic, but these diseases are interacting in mysterious ways. This presentation offers new insights into both conditions and a pathway to eliminate Type 2 diabetes.

TUESDAYS, JUNE 1 - 8 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Online via Zoom 2 days $30 Kim Keeline, PhD

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for the Humanities Fellowship and his most recent publications include: Origin: The Story of Charles Darwin

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(2012) and Disease in History (2016). • PHILIP GOSCIENSKI, MD, retired from the Navy with the rank of captain and was head of the Infectious Diseases Branch in the Department of Pediatrics at the Naval Regional Medical Center in San Diego. A former clinical professor of pediatrics at the UCSD School of Medicine, Goscienski invests his expertise today in writing newspaper and magazine articles.

For a full list of our instructors and their areas of expertise, please visit csusm.edu/el/osher-instructors.

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TUESDAY, JUNE 29 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Online via Zoom 1 day $15 Philip Gosciencski, MD

The Immortal Microbe: Germs Are Forever Deadly diseases have profoundly shaped the course of history. In fact, it can be credibly argued that throughout history disease has been and will likely remain humankind’s greatest and most dangerous adversary. This lecture will explore the widespread influence disease has had and will continue to have upon human events. Moreover, it will illustrate how nature has provided lethal microbes with the necessary evolutionary mechanisms to survive despite the human race’s best efforts to eliminate them. TUESDAYS, JUNE 15 - 22 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Online via Zoom 2 days $30 Bruno Leone, MA

The Middle East has an overwhelming history, politics and culture that can confuse even the wisest of scholars. This course seeks to provide an easyto-understand summary of key events, people and places in the region that will help anyone interested regardless of background. Guided by a retired U.S. diplomat who has lived and worked throughout the region, this course will try to answer your questions and address your interests regarding one of the most confounding, volatile and fascinating regions of the world. WEDNESDAYS, JUNE 2 - 30 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Online via Zoom 5 weeks $75 David Bame

¡Guerra!: The People and Places of the Mexican American War in San Diego, 1846-1848 In December 1846, the largest battle of the Mexican-American War in California occurred just north of Old Town, in the San Pasqual Valley near today’s San Diego Zoo Safari Park. American and Mexican forces struggled for control of Alta California and the battle paved the way to eventual Mexican surrender near

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Online via Zoom 1 day $15 David Miller, PhD

disease itself, standard and emerging treatment protocols, and issues of caregiving. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Online via Zoom 1 day $15 Karen Eso, MA

What Happened to Abraham Lincoln’s Body? The body of Abraham Lincoln had an adventure after his death. There was an attempt to steal it, it was hidden in an unmarked grave, it was not in his gravesite for many years, and, in fact, it was lost for a period of time! Learn this incredible, mostly unknown story, regarding the remains of America’s 16th president.

Eleanor Roosevelt: First Lady of the World Our first feminist first lady was also one of our most active and influential first ladies. While her paralyzed husband led our country through the Great Depression and World War II, Eleanor Roosevelt traveled throughout the country and the world, bringing back to the White House a perspective that Franklin Roosevelt valued, appreciated and often implemented. An activist and humanitarian before, during and after FDR’s presidency, she served as Harry Truman’s ambassador to the United Nations, where he called her “First Lady of the World.” WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Online via Zoom 1 day $15 Blaine Davies, MA

Alzheimer’s Boot Camp This course is for anyone who is dealing with a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or who is interested in knowing more about the diagnosis and the issues associated with caregiving. The course will cover current knowledge about the

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Los Angeles a month later. David Miller, University of San Diego history lecturer, will explore the ways in which the people and places of San Diego placed it at the crossroads of the story of American western expansion and war.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Online via Zoom 1 day $15 Frank Turner, MA

Balboa Park’s Hidden Gems Through the lenses of park insider, historian and tour guide, this lecture will reveal hidden gems of San Diego’s world-famous Balboa Park, home to two world expositions. You will learn how to soar 150 feet over the park, take a magic carpet ride and gallop by the zoo. You can travel around the world—as well as explore outer space and the microcosm—through the 29 museums, arts and culture organizations and 18 international gardens. These insider tips will help you plan visits, take you off the beaten path and offer special museum and park access hints during free days and busy days. Michael Yee researched the expositions in Balboa Park for his thesis and he is a trustee of the Balboa Park Conservancy. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Online via Zoom 1 day $15 Michael Yee, MA

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• DAVID MILLER, PhD, completed his graduate work in 19th century United States history at UCSD. He teaches at USD, offering courses on the history of race, immigration and the Civil War. Miller is co-editor of the Journal of San Diego History and speaks frequently at organizations and institutions throughout Southern California. • KAREN ESO, MA, has been a professor at Cal State San Marcos since 2004. Her undergraduate studies were in biology and chemistry and she studied clinical neuropsychology as a graduate student at the University of Victoria. Eso’s area of specialty is traumatic brain injury and she is thrilled to be teaching a class on the aging mind.

PROGRAM LINKS We appreciate all of our members! Memberships and registration fees support our program. As we continue online access, please keep our program links private. Sharing links with family and friends is a detriment to the longevity of our Osher program.

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| THURSDAY COURSES Myth and/or History: The Ancient World in Modern Film

• RICHARD BELL, PhD, is a professor of history at the University of Maryland. He is the author of the book Stolen: Five Free Boys Kidnapped Into Slavery and Their Astonishing Odyssey Home, a finalist for the 2020 George Washington Prize and the 2020 Harriet Tubman Prize. Bell is the recipient of the National Endowment of the Humanities Public Scholar award and is a fellow of the Royal Historical Society. • KIM KEELINE, PhD, fell in love with Shakespeare’s plays when she was 12 years old. Her PhD in English literature is from the University of Southern California and she has lectured extensively on Shakespeare. She writes mysteries and published two short stories in 2020. A book collector, steam train operator and freelance website and graphic designer, Keeline geeks out about history, technology and books.

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This course examines modern cinematic depictions of the ancient world. Our examination will be limited to ancient Greece, Rome and early Christianity, and we will investigate why the ancient world has been such a popular setting for many modern movies and why some people, events, works of literature and themes from the ancient world have been depicted more often than others. We will try to determine the accuracy of such depictions in comparison with what we think truly happened in history and also examine how and why modern filmmakers diverge from “true” history. We will see that the films set in the ancient world project myth along with history and tell us as much about ourselves as about the ancients whom they purport to depict. THURSDAYS, JUNE 3 - JULY 1 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Online via Zoom 5 weeks $75 Darel Engen, MA

The Road to Revolution: America, 1763-1776 In 1763, colonists across British North America could not have been more proud to be members of the British Empire. But fast forward to 1776 and many among them were at war with that same empire. In this four-week course, Richard Bell, history scholar and professor at the University of Maryland, explores those tumultuous 13 years by examining four of the extraordinary events that turned 13 loyal British colonies into a united confederation willing to go to war to achieve independence. THURSDAYS, JUNE 3 - 24 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Online via Zoom 4 weeks $60 Richard Bell, PhD

Shakespearean Stagecraft: A History of Stage Calamities, Curses, Fires, Riots and Assassinations Learn about how Shakespeare’s plays were staged during his lifetime, including the incident with the Essex Rebellion, the burning of the theater from a stray cannon firing during the play Henry VIII and more. Then we’ll take a look at some of the more interesting moments in Shakespearean theater, including major actors of the 17th-20th centuries, notorious performances and riots, assassinations and other interesting historical incidents. If you thought the plays had all the drama, you’ll find the theatrical performances had plenty of drama going on by themselves. THURSDAY, JULY 1 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Online via Zoom 1 day $15 Kim Keeline, PhD

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| FRIDAY COURSES You Write A workshop to inspire participants who are writing and willing to share their stories with others. Participants will sharpen skills and techniques that will enhance creativity in a supportive, fun environment. FRIDAYS, JUNE 4 – JULY 2 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Online via Zoom 5 weeks $75 Laurie Richards

• LAURIE RICHARDS is a lawyer who

| OSHER VOLUNTEERS We serve 600 Osher members and continue to grow. We would not be able to provide these high-quality classes and services without the work and support of our dedicated volunteers. Please consider joining a committee, supporting special projects, assisting as a classroom ambassador or distributing catalogs in the community. We welcome your participation! For more information, please contact Sherie Cambra at scambra@csusm.edu or 760-750-8716.

MONDAYS AND FRIDAYS, JUNE 4 - 28 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Online via Zoom 4 weeks $60 Asya Pereltsvaig, PhD

has turned her analytical skills to the craft of writing. She has served as the director of the San Diego Writers and Editors Guild, judged the San Diego Book Awards and received numerous awards for her short stories. Richards is also the assistant editor of Narrative Magazine online. NarrativeMagazine.com advances literature in the digital age by supporting the finest writing talent and encouraging reading across generations, in schools and around the globe. • ASYA PERELTSVAIG, PhD, received her PhD in linguistics from McGill University and has taught at Yale, Cornell and Stanford, as well as in several U.S. and European universities. Her expertise is in language and history, and the relationship between them. Pereltsvaig’s most recent books are Languages of the World: An Introduction, 3rd edition (2020) and The Indo-European Controversy: Facts and Fallacies in Historical Linguistics (2015).

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YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS!

Help us sustain this vibrant community of learners now and in the future. Please consider giving to Osher so we can continue providing an outstanding, easily accessible and reasonably priced program. There are many ways to give and your donations are tax-deductible, secure and private. Your support will help ensure the continued success of our program!

IDEAS FOR GIVING BACK TO YOUR OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE: • Donate in honor or memory of a friend or loved one • Create a matching gift • Osher member scholarships

Marty and Doris Gannon, Osher instructor Bruno Leone, and Angela and Joe Bear enjoy a springtime event (pre-COVID).

• Instructor support • Institute operations • Create an endowed fund • Set up a gift or bequest through your estate plan Thank you in advance for your support. To make your gift today, please call 760-750-4400 or visit csusm.edu/giving.

2021 OSHER DONORS 2021 MATCHING DONOR • Marty and Doris Gannon 2019 AND 2020 MATCHING DONOR • Jack Cumming

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• The Bernard Osher Foundation • Janis Bandich • Dagny Barnum • Joseph E. Bear • Bill Borsari • M.J. Brydon

Each year, Osher members support our program on Giving Day with generous donations that offset rising program costs and help keep member fees affordable. In 2020, our matching gift was provided by the Martin J. and Doris H. Gannon Matching Fund for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at CSUSM!

• Thomas and Sandra Buggie • Stephanie Carroll • Dove A. Coltharp • Jack Cumming • Barbara C. Diamond • Martin J. Gannon • Vincent Gollogly • Virginia L. Holten • Thomas Lewcock • John and Pam Lundblad • Nancey Lyden • Grant W. Parsons • Theodore Paulsen • Michael M. Pierce

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Joseph M. Ramos Patricia J. Ratledge Brooks and Marion Reid Carolyn Rock Robin and Joel Staadecker Dick and Linda Sterrett Patricia Stuart Courtney Tenzer Judy Updegraff Emma Veidt Brian Watts and Sondra Morrison Susan Wright Sandra K. Zuris

BECOME OUR NEWEST OSHER MEMBER! Join a community of inquiring and engaging peers age 50+ who thrive on personal fulfillment through education. Whether you are looking for individual classes or a short course series, our programs explore the arts, history, politics, religion, health, social issues and much more. At the same time, you will connect with new friends, discover volunteer opportunities and even find a fresh interest or two! B E N E F ITS I N C LU D E : • Choosing your membership option: Pay as You Go (with small membership fee) or Annual Pass for unlimited courses • Access to 100+ courses annually • Free intersession discussion groups • Instructors who are highly respected educators and subject-matter experts • Special events and local excursions • CSUSM library privileges • Free student admission to the CSUSM Arts and Lecture program

And did we mention … no tests and no grades?

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JOIN OUR TASTE OF OSHER Friday, Aug. 20, 2021 | 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. | Online via Zoom Meet instructors and preview fall courses in a convenient online format. RSVP to 760-750-4020 or online at csusm.edu/el/olli.

New! $150 Summer Special This all-inclusive special gives you access to all classes* and is worth $570! Take advantage of this introductory offer for a single-price term fee. Those with current general memberships are invited to purchase the package, though please note that the membership fee cannot be prorated. *Except You Write, due to limited capacity.

HOW TO REGISTER 760-750-4020 csusm.edu/el/olli/howtoregister.html No registrations by mail for summer.

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