CSUSM 2024 Spring Osher Catalog

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4 Six Archaeological Conundrums From Prehistoric Times to the Iron Age

8 An Incomplete History of the Western Genre: Never Alone on the Range

4 How the Spanish Civil War and WWII Promoted America’s Intellectual and Artistic Boom

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4 Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson: How Arthur Conan Doyle’s Creations Popularized the Detective Story

THURSDAY COURSES 9

History of Ireland

4 How the European Enlightenment Intellectually Promoted America’s Revolution

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Art Appreciation: Art Right Around the Corner

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Meet Our Neighbor: Nevada

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So What IS Romantic Music Anyway?

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The Modern History of Jerusalem

TUESDAY COURSES

The Art History of China

10 Broadway Deconstructed

FRIDAY COURSES 10 You Write

5 Teachable Moments From the Barbie Movie: Capturing the Struggle To Be Human—Both Male and Female

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6 Myths and Misconceptions of U.S. History: From the First Europeans Through the Civil War

10 The Last Undercover Tuesday, Jan. 16

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The First Space Race: 1945 – 1957

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The Doolittle Raid: April 18, 1942

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The Israel-Hamas War: Past, Present and Future

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Latin American Artists: Past and Present

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Cognitive Aging and Memory Enhancement

WEDNESDAY COURSES 7 Independent Sovereign States After the Fall of the Soviet Union: Past, Present and Future 7 Seven Presidential Elections That Changed the United States 7 What Science Fiction Got Wrong … and Right: Doomsday Predictions of the Past and Present

10 A Willow Tree Becomes a Forest Tuesday, Jan. 16

DESTINATION LEARNING 11 Tour of Republic Services in Carlsbad Thursday, March 21

Republic Services

Riverside, California 11 Bus Trip to the Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture Wednesday, April 24

PERSONAL ENRICHMENT 11 Crafting a Charcuterie Board Friday, March 15

8 How America’s Discovery Promoted and Financed Europe’s Renaissance 8

Explore Nearby National Parks

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

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The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) is an organization established to improve the quality of life for adults over 50 years of age through higher education and the arts. OLLI at CSUSM was established in 2004 and is one of 125 Lifelong Learning Institutes supported by the Bernard Osher Foundation. Osher provides a wide array of courses taught by university professors and experts in their respective fields. The program aims to keep learners intellectually active and socially engaged with like-minded peers. If you’d like to renew your enthusiasm for learning, explore new interests and make new friends, Osher is for you!

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ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONUNDRUMS

TEACHABLE MOMENTS FROM BARBIE

ROMANTIC MUSIC

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ART APPRECIATION

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HISTORY OF IREL AND YOU WRITE

WHAT SCIENCE FICTION GOT WRONG/RIGHT

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ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONUNDRUMS

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PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS THAT CHANGED THE U.S.

TEACHABLE MOMENTS FROM BARBIE

ROMANTIC MUSIC

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FIRST SPACE RACE: 1945-1957

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NEARBY NATIONAL PARKS

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ROMANTIC MUSIC

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SHERLOCK HOLMES

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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.

DAVID MEIR-LEVI, MA, is an Americanborn Israeli currently living in Palo Alto, California. He holds a BA from Johns Hopkins University and an MA in Near Eastern Studies from Brandeis University. He taught archaeology and Near Eastern history at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem and at the University of Tel Aviv in the 1960s and 1970s, during which time he completed his service in the Israeli military. Most recently, he lectured on the Middle East and Israel in the Department of History at San Jose State University and on Biblical studies and archaeology at Santa Clara University.

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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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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Six Archaeological Conundrums From Prehistoric Times to the Iron Age From early prehistoric times to the Biblical era, the Ancient Near East has offered its students a plethora of puzzles, problems and conundrums in understanding the origins of civilization and of the foundations of our modern religious ideologies. Archaeology and related sciences (including, but not limited to, paleontology, anthropology, archaeology, demography, Assyriology, Egyptology, Semitic epigraphy and paleography) offer insight into many of these conundrums. Our course will survey six of the most complex and challenging of these.

MONDAYS, FEB. 12 - MARCH 18 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Online via Zoom 6 weeks $95 David Meir-Levi, MA

Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson: How Arthur Conan Doyle’s Creations Popularized the Detective Story The Game’s Afoot! Arthur Conan Doyle actually would have preferred that his literary creation had stayed dead after he sent him over a waterfall in an early story. However, his detective was too popular to stay dead for long.

We’ll trace the stories from Doyle to modern-day versions of Holmes and examine his popularity.

MONDAY, APRIL 8 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Online via Zoom 1 day $18 Kim Keeline, PhD

How the European Enlightenment Intellectually Promoted America’s Revolution

Intellectual migration occurs when artists, writers, scholars and intellectuals leave their home countries due to conflicts, political persecution or other adverse circumstances and settle in a different country. These migrants often bring their ideas, artistic expressions and intellectual contributions, enriching their host countries’ cultural and academic life.

In this course, we will witness how America’s cultural landscape was improved by those who, risking life and freedom, came to our shores to express their art and wisdom.

After the European Renaissance, Europe started to experience an enlightenment period. While various factors contributed to the emergence of the Enlightenment, including intellectual and cultural developments, the correlation between economic prosperity and relative peace in some European regions helped create a conducive environment for the spread of enlightenment ideas.

Brilliant European minds merged to mold a new human rights and intellectual development reality.

These revolutionary ideas traveled deep and far and found a home in the colonies, contributing to radical change postures conducive to extreme endeavors such as the U.S. independence movement.

MONDAY, MARCH 25 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Online via Zoom 1 day $18 Alejandro Castañeda, PhD

MONDAY, APRIL 15 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Online via Zoom 1 day $18 Alejandro Castañeda, PhD

How the Spanish Civil War and WWII Promoted America’s Intellectual and Artistic Boom

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on Jerusalem even in recent history?

This course will begin with World War I and trace the modern history of Jerusalem—attempting to understand the modern political forces that have shaped and continue to shape the city today.

MONDAYS, MARCH 18 - APRIL 15 (SKIP 4/1) 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Online via Zoom 4 weeks $65 Jason Hensley, PhD

So What IS Romantic Music Anyway?

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A continuation of our last class, which discussed the classical era in music, this class will delve into what it means to be a romantic composer, artist or author. It’s not all about wine and roses … but I’m not giving up my chocolate!

This class will discuss and listen to some of the most beloved music of all time from Chopin to Tchaikovsky.

MONDAYS, FEB. 12 - MARCH 11 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Online via Zoom 5 weeks $80 David Lewis, MA

Teachable Moments From the Barbie Movie: Capturing the Struggle To Be Human—Both Male and Female Prior to the start of the class, students will be given access to and be asked to watch the Barbie movie. During our two class meetings, we will be analyzing the movie with respect to the portrayal of the female experience, the patriarchy and expectations for women. We will also address social issues like identity, self-acceptance and breaking societal stereotypes.

The Modern History of Jerusalem

Jerusalem is a city of layers. It has been affected by numerous cultures and empires, built up for thousands of years, and sought after by multiple monotheistic religions. It has a depth of history that is almost unparalleled.

And yet, outside of its ancient history, its modern history is also complex. In the last 150 years, it has been ruled by many groups including the Ottomans, the British, the League of Nations, Jordan and the State of Israel. Why have so many groups made their mark

TUESDAYS, FEB. 13 - 20 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

CSUSM ELB 470: Hybrid* 2 weeks $35 Karen Eso, MA

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DAVID LEWIS, MA, is the founder and director of the San Luis Rey Chorale, which he has directed for the past 32 years. He is the director of music at Trinity Episcopal Church in Escondido and also teaches continuing education music classes for MiraCosta College.

JASON HENSLEY, PhD, (Holocaust and Genocide Studies), DMin (Biblical Studies), teaches religious studies at a private school in Los Angeles. He is a fellow of the Michael LaPrade Holocaust Education Institute of the AntiDefamation League, a highereducation ambassador for the Council on Foreign Relations, and the award-winning author of 12 books. His work has been featured in The Huffington Post as well as the BBC, and he has served as the historical advisor for a Holocaust documentary. Connect with him at www.jasonhensley.net.

K AREN 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.

*Hybrid courses are offered live in the classroom and via Zoom simultaneously (interactive).

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Myths and Misconceptions of U.S. History: From the First Europeans Through the Civil War

CONSTANTINE (COSTA) DILLON, MPA, is a retired National Park Service ranger and superintendent who worked in more than a dozen parks in his 35-year career. His awards include the Department of the Interior’s Meritorious Service Award. Costa has a BS in Park Management from UC Davis and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Colorado.

Was the Gettysburg Address really written on the back of an envelope?

Did the Liberty Bell crack on July 4, 1776? Did Columbus set out to prove the world was round? There are all kinds of stories we learn about U.S. history in school, from others and in books. Which are true, which are false and why do we believe myths of American history? This course will look at some of the more common myths, how they started and why they continue to be told. The class will use examples from popular culture as well as comments from class participants.

TUESDAY, FEB. 27 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

CSUSM ELB 470: Hybrid* 1 day $18 Costa Dillon, MPA

GIDEON MARCUS is the founder of Journey Press, an independent publisher focused on unusual and diverse speculative fiction. He is a professional space historian and has just finished Hyvilma, the third book in The Kitra Saga. His short fiction can be found in Dark Matter, Utopia, Simultaneous Times and more.

Marcus lives in San Diego County with his writer/editor wife and their polymath artist daughter.

DAVID BAME, MAT, is a retired U.S. Foreign Service officer (diplomat) with a career spanning 29 years in more than 30 countries as well as in Washington, D.C. He has worked on key U.S. national security policies around the world, especially the Middle East and Europe. Bame has lectured in Austria, Iraq, Israel, Saudi Arabia and more.

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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The Doolittle Raid: April 18, 1942 The Doolittle Raid on Japan was America’s top-secret response to the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. For the first time in its history, Japan was successfully attacked by an outside enemy force, and for the first time in their careers, Doolittle Raid pilots were asked to execute a daring launch in B-25 bombers from a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier in heavy seas with 30-foot waves. This is a story of a daring, perilous, high-stakes gamble to attack Japan with 80 brave U.S. Army Air Force pilots, 18 U.S. Navy warships and 10,000 U.S. Navy personnel.

This is also the story of 80 men who volunteered to conduct a nearly impossible mission that humiliated the Japanese military and raised the morale of America in very perilous times for the nation.

TUESDAY, MARCH 12 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

CSUSM ELB 470: Hybrid* 1 day $18 Speakers Bureau

The Israel-Hamas War: Past, Present and Future

The First Space Race: 1945 – 1957 The First Space Race: 1945 – 1957 details the steps to Sputnik, from the V-2 to Vanguard. This will be an exciting trip through American and Soviet history—how we went from rockets to London to rockets to space.

TUESDAY, MARCH 5 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

CSUSM ELB 470: Hybrid* 1 day $18 Gideon Marcus

The Middle East remains one of the most complicated and confounding regions for anyone who cares about international relations, religion or culture. It can be even harder to understand at a time of crisis, like the current war between Israel and Hamas. This course will seek to ask the right questions, and seek the right answers, to give you a better understanding of the origins of the war and where it may be heading.

The course will be led by a retired U.S. diplomat who worked for years in the region, including with Israelis and Arabs in all the key countries, with presentations tailored to your interests and concerns through personal stories and clear analysis.

TUESDAYS, FEB. 13 - MARCH 12 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

CSUSM ELB 470: Hybrid* 5 weeks $80 David Bame, MAT

TUESDAY - WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE

Latin American Artists: Past and Present Topics will include Mayan and Aztec art and architecture, Spanish colonial art and architecture, 20th century Latin artists, and contemporary Latin art, artists, architects and museums.

TUESDAYS, MARCH 19 - APRIL 16 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

CSUSM ELB 470: Hybrid* 5 weeks $80 Robin Douglas, MA

Cognitive Aging and Memory Enhancement This five-week course explores how cognitive processes evolve with age and how those changes impact memory. A review of current research will give insight into factors influencing memory function and the potential of technology in memory enhancement.

TUESDAYS, MARCH 19 - APRIL 16 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

CSUSM ELB 470: Hybrid* 5 weeks $80 Karen Eso, MA

| WEDNESDAY COURSES Independent Sovereign States After the Fall of the Soviet Union: Past, Present and Future This class will explore the history, political and economic development and present condition of the former Soviet republics. It will help to build understanding of their unique cultural heritage, quest for freedom and contribution to the world within the constraints of the Soviet Union’s political system. It will also shed the light on the countries that existed for decades in the shadow of the Soviet Union and provide an analysis of their present state and place in the world.

WEDNESDAYS, FEB. 14 - MARCH 13 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

CSUSM ELB 470: Hybrid* 5 weeks $80 Elena Romine, PhD

Seven Presidential Elections That Changed the United States With the 2024 presidential election approaching, this class examines seven presidential elections that were particularly significant in American history. The earliest of these occurred in 1800, which featured the first transfer of power between political factions in the fragile young nation’s history. Six more elections would follow, including one that led to the Civil War and the only election ever to be decided by the Supreme Court. This survey will culminate with the potentially fraught transfer of power in 2020. Dialogue about these and other significant elections will become welcomed and, indeed, encouraged.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 14 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

CSUSM ELB 470: Hybrid* 1 day $18 Mark Stadler, MPA

What Science Fiction Got Wrong … and Right: Doomsday Predictions of the Past and Present In this course, we will explore how we evaded the fearsome futures worried about in the mid-20th century, and how these provide lessons to saving the world for the 21st century!

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 21 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

CSUSM ELB 470: Hybrid* 1 day $18 Gideon Marcus

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ROBIN DOUGLAS, MA, an art professor for 36 years, has served as associate director of the School of Art and Design at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She also served as art education chair, chancellor’s honors faculty, and was on the board of the Spurlock Museum and Krannert Art Museum Council. Her commissioned artwork is in private collections, offices, hotels and university buildings.

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 an instructor at UC Riverside Extension for over 26 years.

MARK STADLER, MPA, became interested in political history when he walked precincts for the McGovern for President campaign in 1972. This experience taught him about the importance of accepting defeat in elections and led him to get a bachelor’s degree in political science from UC San Diego. Mark continued to study political history while working first as a newspaper editor and reporter and then as a water policy wonk at the San Diego County Water Authority.

*Hybrid courses are offered live in the classroom and via Zoom simultaneously (interactive).

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and opportunities to explore history.

The sites we will explore include places related to World War II, Native American peoples, historic ships, volcanoes and desert wilderness. The course will feature advice on how to plan your visit, the best times to visit, some money-saving tips and what not to miss during your visit. Be prepared for your next national park adventure!

ALEJANDRO CASTAÑEDA, PhD, holds a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in communications, the latter from Università Internazionale Dell’arte and Università Statale di Firenze in Florence, Italy. As a consultant, professional corporate trainer and keynote speaker, Castañeda has taught at the University of San Diego, SDSU, Cal State San Marcos, the Universidad Anáhuac and Universidad Iberoamericana. He is a published author in the fields of leadership, productivity, customer service and sales.

BRANDON CESMAT, MFA, has taught cinema at Palomar College and CSUSM since 1992. He earned an MFA in Creative Writing with correlative study in screenwriting from San Diego State University.

He has curated the Cinema Series for Carlsbad Library and received several San Diego Press Club awards for best critical writing about movies. He is the author of several books of poems and fiction which include his reflections on movies. His concept album of original music, Califor-Noir, is widely available online. He can be followed @cesmatmusic.

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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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How America’s Discovery Promoted and Financed Europe’s Renaissance The discovery of America by Europeans in the late 15th century had profound and far-reaching consequences for both the Europeans and the Indigenous populations of the Americas. Before, Europe was already experiencing economic growth and expansion, but its trade routes and commerce depended on the Silk Road and the east territories plagued by mediators’ interests, warlords, political adversaries and bandits. They needed new ways and supply chains. Then came the Columbian exchange, and everything changed forever.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 28 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

CSUSM ELB 470: Hybrid* 1 day $18 Alejandro Castañeda, PhD

Explore Nearby National Parks Did you know there are 39 units of the National Park System within a day’s drive (500 miles) of San Diego? That is almost 10% of the parks in the entire National Park System. These parks offer a variety of outdoor experiences

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

CSUSM ELB 470: Hybrid* 1 day $18 Costa Dillon, MPA

An Incomplete History of the Western Genre: Never Alone on the Range The conventional end of the western film would have the hero ride off alone, but a cowboy isn’t alone if there’s a horse giving him a ride. This course looks at the evolution of the western genre, from classics like Red River and The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance to revisionist masterpieces like McCabe & Mrs. Miller and Unforgiven. We’ll also screen the parody Blazing Saddles and the overseas view of the West in The Good, The Bad and The Ugly. We’ll finish with the remake of True Grit. The course will be led by award-winning film critic Brandon Cesmat, MFA. WEDNESDAYS, MARCH 20 - APRIL 17 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

CSUSM ELB 470: Hybrid* 5 weeks $80 Brandon Cesmat, MFA

The Art History of China Exquisite Shang dynasty bronzes for use in shamanic rites, the tomb of the Chin emperor with its terracotta warriors, carved jade and lacquer, Buddhist cave temples, brush-and-ink paintings of celestials and landscapes, three-color glazed ceramics—the history of Chinese art is full of wonders. Taking a deep look at this very non-Western culture, in part one (of two) of the Art History of China, art historian Douglas Barker will guide us from prehistory to the end of the Tang dynasty in A.D. 906. Come enjoy this amazing aesthetic journey through a fabled land of the Far East!

What about a short class to discover the best that San Diego County has to offer in this new year? There are collections and exhibitions here that can fulfill our thirst for good art. Above all, it is our eye, mind and heart that will help us to appreciate what we see. Let’s deepen the gift of seeing to make our visual experience a meaningful one. This course includes three to four visits to art venues and one to two visual presentations.

THURSDAYS, FEB. 15 - MARCH 14 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Online via Zoom, CSUSM and Museum Visits 5 weeks $80 France-Marie Haeger, MA

FRANCE-MARIE HAEGER, MA, ATR-BC, is an artist, a fine-arts instructor and a registered boardcertified art therapist. She brings more than 40 years of experience in the arts to our program. She designed and facilitated an art therapy program in her native Switzerland, as well as several expressive art therapy programs in San Diego.

WEDNESDAYS, MARCH 13 - APRIL 17 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

CSUSM ELB 470: Hybrid* 6 weeks $95 Douglas Barker, MA

| THURSDAY COURSES History of Ireland Ireland’s history and its diaspora has left a lasting influence on the modern world. This survey course will explore the vast and epic history of Ireland.

We will examine key points in Ireland’s history, including the Neolithic people who built Newgrange, the Act of Union that joined Ireland to the United Kingdom, the creation of the Irish Free State and the emergence of the Celtic Tiger. We will also learn about the complex relationship between Ireland and Britain.

DOUGLAS R. BARKER, MA, is an art historian, a professional metaphysical worker and an avid world traveler. He holds a master’s degree in art history from the University of Chicago. Barker has traveled extensively in nearly 40 countries, and much of his expertise derives from spiritual experiences in sacred sites around the globe.

WEDNESDAY - THURSDAY SCHEDULE

Art Appreciation: Art Right Around the Corner

Meet Our Neighbor: Nevada Join us as we look at the geology, ancient and modern history, mining, scenery and abundance of small towns and ghost towns in Nevada.

THURSDAYS, MARCH 28 - APRIL 18 (SKIP 4/11) 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Online via Zoom 3 weeks $50 Stephenie Slahor, PhD, JD

THURSDAYS, FEB. 15 - MARCH 14 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Online via Zoom 5 weeks $80 Scott Meyer

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STEPHENIE SLAHOR, PhD, JD, is retired from her law practice and university teaching, and she now focuses on writing, lecturing and creating innovative, informational and fun courses for OLLI programs around the nation. She is a life member of the Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society and past president of her local chapter of the American Business Women’s Association.

*Hybrid courses are offered live in the classroom and via Zoom simultaneously (interactive).

OSHER | SPRING 2024

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RENEW YOUR ENTHUSIASM FOR LEARNING • EXPLORE NEW INTERESTS • MAKE NEW FRIENDS THURSDAY - FRIDAY SCHEDULE

| FREE LECTURES FOR MEMBERS The Last Undercover

SAM AND CANDY CAPONEGRO have worked in all aspects of theater for over 40 years. They hope to keep the classic movie musical and the golden age of Broadway alive through their lectures.

LAURIE RICHARDS is a lawyer who 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, which advances literature in the digital age by supporting the finest writing talent and encouraging reading across generations, in schools and around the globe.

Broadway Deconstructed Do you love Broadway musical comedies? Ever wonder how they are put together? Join us as we view and explain clips of opening numbers, main character’s signature songs, blockbusters, supporting character songs and the 10 o’clock numbers from some famous and not-sofamous shows. Note: This course features all new clips; this is not a repeat.

2. Leading Character’s Number 3. Supporting Character’s Number 4. Showstoppers 5. 10 0’clock Numbers

| 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.

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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OSHER | SPRING 2024

TUESDAY, JAN. 16 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

CSUSM ELB 470: Hybrid* Free for Members Bob Hamer

1. Opening Numbers

THURSDAYS, MARCH 21 - APRIL 18 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Online via Zoom 5 weeks $80 Sam and Candy Caponegro

PROGRAM LINKS

Bob Hamer spent three years undercover in Operation Smoking Dragon, an FBI investigation targeting an Asian criminal syndicate operating in the United States, China and North Korea.

What began as an investigation of counterfeit cigarettes evolved into other counterfeit goods, stolen cars, drugs, shoulder-fire missiles manufactured by the Chinese, and near-perfect counterfeit U.S. $100 bills manufactured by the North Korean government.

FRIDAYS, FEB. 16 - APRIL 19 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Online via Zoom 10 weeks $155 Laurie Richards

A Willow Tree Becomes a Forest Set in the Pacific Northwest from 1877 through 1925, this is a story of the American West with a twist.

Hop Lee is a teenage Chinese boy who came to America armed with a calligraphy brush, a blank journal, a fortune teller’s scroll that foretold his life’s journey, and a burning desire to become American.

The story celebrates the immigrant American spirit but is also set against the anti-Chinese attitudes that defined the Chinese Question in the 1800s.

Washing laundry, selling poultry and growing hops brought Hop Lee success, and friendships with bankers, publishers and politicians, but his dream of becoming an American was ever elusive. For those interested, books will be available for purchase in class.

TUESDAY, JAN. 16 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

CSUSM ELB 470: Hybrid* Free for Members Russell Low

| PERSONAL ENRICHMENT

Tour of Republic Services in Carlsbad Republic Services has been in the Greater San Diego area for some time and in Carlsbad for 20 years, and they are adding to their services. During our visit, the Osher group will be divided, with half participating in a questionand-answer session with Rodrigo, manager at Republic Services, who will address the updates. Another company representative, Jenna, will lead a half-mile walking tour to explain the operations and then lead an experience of using their mulch and planting a flower to take home.

The groups will then switch. Jenna and Rodrigo are excited to host the Osher at CSUSM group because they are both CSUSM alumni! For safety, we will be given official vests to wear and closed-toe shoes will be required; no sandals are allowed. Parking is limited to eight spaces, so guests are encouraged to carpool or park on the street.

THURSDAY, MARCH 21 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

5960 El Camino Real, Carlsbad 1 day $18 Republic Services: Recycling Center

OSHER VOLUNTEERS

Crafting a Charcuterie Board Build your own charcuterie board using exotic hardwoods. Join Dick Sterrett in this simple construction of gluing, sanding and finishing. Share ideas and enjoy snacks from the charcuterie display. This class is limited to 20 students.

FRIDAY, MARCH 15 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

CSUSM ELB 470 $38 Dick Sterrett

We would not be able to provide our exceptional programming 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!

DESTINATION/SPECIAL EVENT SCHEDULE

| DESTINATION LEARNING

For more information, please contact Sherie Cambra at scambra@csusm.edu or 760-750-8716.

Bus Trip to the Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture Join Robin Douglas on a bus trip to the Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture, one of the world’s foremost collectors of Chicano art, in Riverside, California. This trip is limited to 25 students. Parking fee on campus and entrance fee to the museum are included.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture; Bus pick-up at CSUSM, Parking Lot B $125 Robin Douglas *Hybrid courses are offered live in the classroom and via Zoom simultaneously (interactive).

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OSHER | SPRING 2024

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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 • 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.

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Each year, Osher members support our program on Giving Day with donations that help us integrate new technologies, keep member fees affordable and more.

In 2023, a generous matching gift was provided by an anonymous donor. We are grateful for every gift and for the many ways our Osher members contribute to this community!

• Kathleen Constantine

• Michael Pierce

• Blaine Davies

• Joseph Ramos

• Jan Fox

• Patricia Ratledge

• Doris Gannon

• Brooks and Marion Reid

2023 MATCHING DONOR

• Thomas and Phyllis Lewcock

• Laurie Richards

• Anonymous

• John and Pam Lundblad

• Perla M. Rivas

• Deborah Bair

• John and Nancey Lyden

• Linda and Richard Sterrett

• Janis Bandich

• Joan McGovern-White

• Patricia Stuart

• Gay and William Borsari

• Alice Meerson

• Gail Tolleson

• Sherie Cambra

• Claire Nelson

• Judy Updegraff

• Dove Coltharp

• Kathleen Paveglio

• Sandy Zuris

OSHER | SPRING 2024

DESTINATION IRELAND SHADES OF IRELAND July 13 – 22, 2024 Join us on a fabulous 10-day trip to Ireland planned for 2024: Shades of Ireland by Collette!

From history-filled Dublin to the rolling green hills and dramatic coast, experience Ireland’s charms on a journey through the Emerald Isle.

Choose how you explore the city of Dublin. Kiss the Blarney Stone at historic Blarney Castle. See Killarney from an Irish jaunting car. Experience the world-famous beauty of the Ring of Kerry. See border collies in action during a traditional sheepdog demonstration. Stand in awe at the top of the stunning 700-foot Cliffs of Moher. Live like royalty during an overnight stay on the grounds of a castle. A vibrant blend of captivating culture and stunning nature, this is the Ireland you’ve always imagined.

FOR MORE INFORMATION Contact Sherie Cambra Osher at CSUSM scambra@csusm.edu

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FREE LECTURES FOR OSHER MEMBERS Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024 | CSUSM ELB 470 and Zoom 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. | The Last Undercover: Bob Hamer 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. | A Willow Tree Becomes a Forest: Russell Low Join two authors for fascinating insights into very different worlds. See page 10 for more information.

PERSONAL ENRICHMENT CRAFT A CHARCUTERIE BOARD WITH OSHER! Friday, March 15, 2024 | CSUSM ELB 470 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Dick Sterrett Build your own charcuterie board using exotic hardwoods in one class. Join fellow Osher member Dick Sterrett in this simple construction of gluing, sanding and finishing. Wood is provided, making this a fast and easy DIY project! Share ideas and enjoy snacks from the charcuterie display. This class is limited to 20 students. For more information, see page 11 for class details.

HOW TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES 760-750-4020

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