OLLI at Duke - Spring 2022 Course Catalog by OLLI at Duke

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Welcome! We want to offer a warm welcome to our new members and Duke alumni who are joining us from across the country and the globe to participate in our online courses. We are also glad to see so many returning members. We are especially grateful to our devoted OLLI volunteers who are helping us manage all things COVID-19. Our instructors, board members, moderators and special interest group leaders collectively make an enormous difference for our OLLI learning community. We couldn’t do it without you! We are exited to return to in-person courses. This term, in addition to 40 online courses, we are offering 17 in-person courses at JRC. We look forward to seeing your smiling eyes above your masks.

Chris McLeod, J.D. Director

Our Mission The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Duke University seeks to engage the minds, elevate the spirits and foster the well-being of its members through a wide range of educational programs and opportunities for volunteer service and social activity.

Our Vision We seek to provide a premier, quality, cost-effective noncredit curriculum with courses that cover a wide range of interests in history, literature, the natural and social sciences, the fine arts and current events.

Our History The Duke Institute for Learning in Retirement (DILR) was established in 1977. In 2006, the Bernard Osher Foundation made a significant gift to the program, and DILR was renamed the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) and joined the national network of 125 university-based OLLI programs. Membership grew from the original 42 members to more than 1,600 members in 2022. Today, even amid the challenges of COVID-19, OLLI at Duke is still one of the oldest and largest institutes within the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute network. Front cover: Spring scenics at Sarah P Duke gardens. Photograph by Bill Snead / Duke University, www.duke.edu © Duke University, all rights reserved

Spring 2022 Registration Registration for Spring 2022 courses opens at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, April 12, for Monday and Tuesday courses, and at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, April 13, for Wednesday and Thursday courses. To create an account, go to learnmore.duke.edu/olli and click “Join.” We recommend joining in advance of registration days. Note: This login information is also used to access your online class sessions.

Contents Our Mission......................2 Our Vision.........................2 Our History.......................2 Online Learning................3 In-Person Learning...........3

• This helpful video provides tips and strategies for successful online registration.

Planning Your Course Schedule..............3

Online Learning

OLLI at Duke Board of Advisors & Administration...............4

Taking classes online is not only convenient but accessible. No worries about parking or finding a seat. With Zoom, you have a front row seat for all your courses. These courses are marked with the icon above. Some online courses will have sessions recorded for enrollees to watch later. You can even enroll in a course to only watch recordings. Those are marked with the recording icon: Zoom Links: Once you register, the Zoom links for your courses will be in your Student Portal at learnmore.duke.edu/olli. For detailed directions, please visit www.olliatduke.online/studentlink.

About OLLI at Duke..........4 Becoming a Member........5 Contact Information.........5 Volunteering for OLLI........5 COVID Policy....................6 OLLI at Duke Code of Conduct..............6 Instructor Appreciation.....7 Important Dates...............7 Access..............................7

In-Person Learning Let’s try it again! For the Spring 2022 term, we will be hosting 17 small courses in the Education Building at Judea Reform Congregation (JRC), located at 1933 West Cornwallis Road in Durham. One course will meet at the Duke Campus Farm, 4934 Friends School Road in Durham. These courses are marked with the icon above. If you plan to enroll in an in-person course, please read the COVID-19 policy on page 6.

Technology Needed for Zoom Courses............7 Special Events..................8 Course Indexes By Day..........................9 By Location (or Online).. 10 Short Courses............ 10 By Instructor................ 11

Planning Your Course Schedule

Course Subjects......... 12

Registration FAQs...........45 This catalog is organized by course subject (see page 12). There are helpful indexes that list courses by day (pages 9), by location (or online; page 10) and by instructor (page 11). For those with a limited schedule, there is an index of short courses (one to three sessions) by day and start date (page 10). Throughout this catalog, each page number is a link to that page. Course description pages include a “Return to Course Indexes” link. • Tip: Course ID numbers make registering easy. Refer to them while registering online and when tracking course confirmations or wait-list status. Find a course even faster by typing the course ID number into “Advanced Search.” 3

OLLI at Duke Board of Advisors & Administration 2021-2022 Officers (one-year elected term) President: Marion Jervay Vice-President: Alan Teasley Advisors at Large (two-year elected term) To 2022: Susan Dennison, Chris Abrons To 2023: Ben Edwards, Bobbie Hendrix Committee Chairs (one-year appointed term) Community Engagement: Diane Hundley Curriculum: Beth Anderson Information Technology: Howard Koslow Instructor Relations: Howard Koslow Legacy: Lisa Gabriel Leadership Development: Alan Teasley Member Engagement: Vacant Social Activities & Hospitality: Vacant Space: Peter Blaufeux Ex-Officio Board Members Board Recording Secretary: Virginia Lee Director: Chris McLeod Staff Director: Chris McLeod Operations/Administration: Kathy Parrish Technical/Communications: Betina Huntwork OLLI Course Support Staff Natasha Arnold, Beth Bowling, Annette Gooch, Damary Gutierrez Hernandez, Jay Starks, Mary Thompson, and Beverly Thorpe

About OLLI at Duke We are a learning community. OLLI members have wide-ranging interests in history, literature, the natural and social sciences, the fine arts and current events. Most of our course and workshop offerings are based on members’ requests and the expertise of instructors and workshop leaders. Our curriculum is developed by the Curriculum Committee, which is composed of 30 member volunteers who recruit instructors and carefully curate courses. We embrace “learning for the love of it.” Our members appreciate that OLLI courses have no tests or grades. While courses rarely require homework, active participation is encouraged. Our instructors teach for the love of it as well. No tests or grades means that instructors can focus on what is most important to them — teaching. If you find a course inspiring or meaningful, please share your gratitude directly with the instructor. OLLI at Duke is a cooperative venture. Dozens of volunteers are involved in making the magic happen for OLLI members. Getting involved is a great way to make new connections and build community. Members serve as course moderators or class assistants, provide technical support for instructors, lead small-group discussions and serve on the Board of Advisors to ensure the excellence of OLLI at Duke. OLLI at Duke is a program of Duke Continuing Studies. We report to the Office of the Provost. Officers of the OLLI board are elected by OLLI members in the spring term. The OLLI Board of Advisors serves as a resource for the director of OLLI and meets 10 times a year. If you are interested in learning more about our volunteer and leadership opportunities, please see page 5.

Join OLLI at Duke Becoming a member of OLLI at Duke is easy. Our annual membership fee of $50 entitles members to enroll in courses, participate in special interest groups, attend virtual/in-person social events and vote in elections. To join, go to learnmore.duke.edu/olli. Scholarship Support: We want OLLI at Duke courses to be accessible to all who have a passion for lifelong learning. Thanks to the generosity of former OLLI president, Lynne Blake, scholarship support is available to those who may not otherwise be able to attend. If you would like to request financial support, please email Kathy.Parrish@duke.edu and ask about our Community Membership. All requests are confidential.

Refund Policy • Membership fees are nonrefundable. • To request a transfer to a different OLLI course, please email learnmore@duke.edu. No service fee is charged when transferring; you will be invoiced for any difference in cost. • To request a refund for an OLLI course, please email learnmore@duke.edu within five business days of the first class meeting. There is a $20 service charge per course dropped ($10 if the course fee is $50 or less). • No refunds will be issued after five business days have passed from the first class meeting, except in a medical emergency. • To request a refund due to a medical emergency, please email Kathy.Parrish@duke.edu. • If a course is canceled by OLLI at Duke, your course fees will be refunded automatically.

Contact Information To Join, Learn More, or Register for a Course: learnmore.duke.edu/olli For General Questions: olli@duke.edu For Instructor Concerns/ Feedback: Director, OLLI at Duke— Chris.McLeod@duke.edu For Operations/Administration/ SIGs/Instructor Support: Kathy.Parrish@duke.edu For Communications/ Technology/Member Support: Betina.Huntwork@duke.edu For Technical Support: techsupport@olliatduke.org For Registration Issues or to Drop Courses: learnmore@duke.edu

Volunteering for OLLI Help Shape the Curriculum: Would you like to teach a course? Do you know an outstanding instructor? Do you have a topic you’d like to learn about? Let us know! Contact Beth Anderson, chair of the Curriculum Committee, at curriculum@olliatduke.org. Course Moderators: If you are interested in serving as an online course moderator, or want to find out more about this role, please email Chris Abrons at volunteer@olliatduke.org. Class Assistants: Class assistants are members who support instructors of in-person courses. They make announcements and take attendance. If you are interested and would like to sign up to be a class assistant, please email Kathy.Parrish@duke.edu. Get Involved: We are always looking for people to help with events and committees. If you are interested in volunteering/leadership opportunities or if you have ideas for a new activity or improvements to an existing program, please email Chris.McLeod@duke.edu. 5

COVID Policy As we continue the process of responding to COVID-19 challenges, we appreciate your continued support and cooperation. The guidelines set forth below have been developed with the health and safety of our membership in mind and in concert with Duke and Judea Reform Congregation (JRC) requirements. These guidelines are subject to change as COVID-19 conditions evolve, and additional guidelines may be imposed by Duke and/or the JRC for the health and safety of OLLI participants should COVID-19 conditions change. Vaccines: The JRC requires that members and instructors show proof of vaccination before being admitted to in-person classes at JRC. Masks and Face Coverings: All members, instructors and staff are required to wear a mask at all times in OLLI courses held at the JRC. Masks must cover both the mouth and nose. Physical Distancing: Required for in-person classes and recommended in buildings. Class sizes and seating arrangements have been reduced/arranged to comply. For more information on the return to in-person classes, please review learnmore.duke.edu/olli/olli-person-guidelines.

OLLI at Duke Code of Conduct Curiosity + Connection + Kindness + Compassion = Community

OLLI at Duke endeavors to create a positive and affirming environment that fosters learning and social connection. Members, instructors and staff are expected to demonstrate mutual respect, personal and academic integrity, kindness and a commitment to civil discourse. Ensuring OLLI at Duke is a welcoming, inclusive and affirming learning community is a responsibility we all share. These principles apply to all OLLI courses, whether they are in person or online. We welcome a lively and passionate exchange of ideas and perspectives. Opposing viewpoints are welcomed and appreciated. Instructors are responsible for leading and moderating classroom discussion. Instructors have the prerogative of inviting/allowing questions throughout the class or asking members to hold their questions until the end of class or another designated time. Members, instructors and staff of the OLLI at Duke community are encouraged to contact the director (Chris.McLeod@duke.edu) if they observe behavior that is a significant violation of this code of conduct. The director will investigate, and if there is a problem, she will address it directly with the alleged violator and determine the consequences. Violations of the code of conduct may result in the suspension or termination of membership/teaching privileges for a member or instructor or a disciplinary warning/termination of employment for a staff member. 6

Instructor Appreciation OLLI at Duke is fortunate to have instructors who have taught for many years. While we appreciate all our instructors, we offer special recognition to instructors who reach 25 and 50 OLLI courses taught. Congratulations! We are a more vibrant learning community for your contributions. 50+ Courses Margo Brewer Jay Dunbar Julia Rose John Sehon Billy Yeargin 25–49 Courses Henry Blinder Betsy Bullen Joe Caddell Janice Ching

Margaret Clemen Melanie Crain Cynthia Dessen Karen Dold Richard Ellman Ann Evangelisto Mary Jo Fickle Ken Hoover Arnie Johanson Juanita Johnson Doug Longman Louise Masurat

Char Murphy Riverdave Owen Amie Palmer Ric Shepherd Thomas Thorne Tony Waraksa Susan Wartell Dot Wilbur-Brooks Jim Wright Alice Zhao

Technology Needed for Zoom Courses Here is the basic technology you’ll need to take an OLLI online course via Zoom: • A laptop, desktop computer, tablet or smartphone • Speakers, headset or earbuds

Important Dates Tuesday-Wednesday, April 12-13 9 a.m., spring term registration begins Monday, April 25 Spring courses begin Thursday, May 26 Last day for most spring courses Tuesday-Thursday, May 31 - June 2 Makeup week

Access Duke University welcomes persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact the OLLI office by email before your course begins at olli@duke.edu.

• A microphone, either built in or external (if speaking in class) • A webcam, either built in or external (if showing your own video) • A reliable internet connection (minimum 20 Mbps download speed recommended) Most laptops, tablets and smartphones are equipped with a speaker, microphone and webcam that are adequate for online classes. A desktop computer may not have items built in. For more details and specific suggestions for audio and video equipment, visit www.olliatduke.online.

In-Person Course Locations Judea Reform Congregation (JRC): 1933 West Cornwallis Road, Durham—Education Building. Duke Campus Farm (DCF): 4934 Friends School Road, Durham.

Special Events History as the Unvarnished Truth National Museum of African American History & Culture OLLI at Duke Spring 2022 Special Event • Friday, May 6, 2-4 p.m. The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture (NMAAHC) opened its doors in 2016, and in its first year alone, the museum welcomed 3 million visitors and produced nearly 50 public programs. This free seminar, presented by Aaron Bryant, offers a behind-the-scenes look at the museum’s foundational vision, and insights on key curatorial philosophies that have made the museum an international success. This includes approaches to researching, collecting and selecting artifacts and to producing public programs that make history relevant to visitors in their everyday lives. (Lecture + Q&A) Online via Zoom; Seminar will be recorded More information will be provided on learnmore.duke.edu/olli. Aaron Bryant is a curator at the National Museum of African American History & Culture and co-curator of the Johnson Publishing Company Archives. He is also a Kluge fellow with the Library of Congress and a graduate of Duke. His research has received honors from such institutions as the Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library, the New York Public Library, the U.S. Congress, the Justice Department and the Royal Anthropological Institute in the U.K. Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture: nmaahc.si.edu

Meet & Greet

Wednesday, April 20 • 2 p.m., via Zoom New to OLLI at Duke? We invite you to join us for a virtual Meet & Greet hosted by the OLLI Leadership Team. New members will have an opportunity to meet other members, board of advisor members and our director, Chris McLeod. Watch your email for the link to the Zoom meeting.

Courses by Day l Time, Course Title (No. of Sessions), Page [linked to course description] Mondays Online (Zoom) 11-12:15.......... America’s Navy (5).............................21 11-12:15.......... How Does the U.S. Rank Globally? (3)......................... 14 11-12:15.......... Poetic Structures (5).......................... 24 3:30-4:45....... Yoga Nidra (4).................................... 41 3:30-5:30....... Short-Form Memoir (5)......................43 7-8:15............. Midcentury Modern — What Is It? (4) (evenings)............... 12

Tuesdays Online (Zoom) 9-10:15........... Predicting the Future (4)....................33 9-10:15........... The 1619 Project (5)...........................37 11-12:15.......... Demystifying Neurology (5)...............35 11-12:15.......... Francophone World............CANCELED 11-12:15.......... What Makes “Literature” (5)..............23 11-1................ The Zentangle Art Method (5)........... 18 1:30-2:45....... Five Russian Short Stories (5)...........25 1:30-2:45....... Symposia (5)......................................38 1:30-3............ Intro to iPhone Photography (4).........30 1:30-3............ Making Videos (5).............................. 31 3:30-4:45....... Literature of War in Vietnam (5).........26 3:30-4:45....... The Amazing Nansen Family (3).........22 1:30-3:30....... Modern Bridge Bidding II (5).............42

In Person (JRC) 9-10:30........... The Evangelical South (5)..................32 11-12:30......... Chinese Brush Painting (5)................ 17 11-12:30......... French Jewry (5)................................20 11-12:30......... Poetry (5)...........................................44 11-12:30......... The Pandemic in a Global Economy (5)................ 14 1:30-3............ Microsoft Windows (4).......................34 1:30-3:30....... Learn To Knit a Summery Tee (5)....... 16

Wednesdays

1:30-2:45....... Marvelous Mezzos (5)........................30 1:30-3............ Self-Edit Like a Pro (5).......................44 3:30-4:45....... Emotional Intelligence (5)..................43

In Person (DCF) 10-12.............. Dyeing & Cyanotype at the Farm (W 10-12; W 1-4; Th 1-4) (3)............ 16

In Person (JRC) 11-12:30......... American Jewish Poetry (5)............... 24 11-12:30......... Art of Early India (4)........................... 13 11-12:30......... Frederick the Great (5).......................21 1:30-3............ Getting the Most From Your Mac (5).........................34 1:30-3............ Guide to Local Jazz............CANCELED

Thursdays Online (Zoom) 9-10:15........... Bernstein on Broadway 101 (5)..........29 9-10:15........... Qigong (5).......................................... 41 11-12:15.......... 19th-Century France (5)..................... 19 11-12:15.......... American Short Fiction 1900-2000 (5)................................25 11-12:15.......... Five Big Ideas in Biology (5)..............35 11-12:15.......... Intro to LGBTQ+ Identities (3)............39 11-12:15.......... What Is Populism? (5)........................23 1:30-2:45....... Beyond Cable (5)...............................33 1:30-2:45....... Create Mosaic Garden Art (5)............ 17 1:30-2:45....... My Neighbor’s Voice (5).....................40 1:30-2:45....... Radioactive (5)...................................36 3:30-5............ All About Comedy (5).........................28

In Person (JRC) 9-10:15........... Great Films From Down Under (4)......28 9-10:30........... About the Latin Language (5)............27 11-12:30......... Photog. Inspired by Writing (5).......... 31 1:30-3............ The Price of Prejudice........CANCELED 1:30-3:30....... Chess Refresh 2022...........CANCELED Page numbers link to course descriptions

Online (Zoom) 9-10:15........... Quantum Physics (4)..........................37 9-11................ Watercolor Painting (5)...................... 18 11-12:15.......... James Webb Space Telescope (5)....36 11-12:15.......... “Titanic Sinks, 1,500 Die” (5)............. 19 11-12:30......... The World Today (5)........................... 15

In-Person Courses JRC: Education Building, Judea Reform Congregation, 1933 West Cornwallis Rd, Durham DCF: Duke Campus Farm, 4934 Friends School Rd, Durham

Courses by Location l Course Title, Day, Time (No. of Sessions), Page [linked to course description] Duke Campus Farm (DCF) Dyeing & Cyanotype at the Farm.............................. W, 10-12, W 1-4 Th, 1-4 (3).............. 16

Judea Reform Congregation (JRC) The Evangelical South................ T, 9-10:30 (5)..........32 Chinese Brush Painting.............. T, 11-12:30 (5)......... 17 French Jewry.............................. T, 11-12:30 (5)......... 20 Poetry......................................... T, 11-12:30 (5).........44 The Pandemic in a Global Economy................... T, 11-12:30 (5)......... 14 Microsoft Windows.................... T, 1:30-3 (4)............34 Knit a Summery Tee................... T, 1:30-3:30 (5)....... 16 American Jewish Poetry............ W, 11-12:30 (5)....... 24 Art of Early India......................... W, 11-12:30 (4)........ 13 Frederick the Great.................... W, 11-12:30 (5)....... 21 Getting the Most From Your Mac........................ W, 1:30-3 (5)..........34 Guide to Local Jazz...................................CANCELED Great Films From Down Under... Th, 9-10:15 (4)........ 28 About the Latin Language.......... Th, 9-10:30 (5)........ 27 Photog. Inspired by Writing........ Th, 11-12:30 (5)...... 31 The Price of Prejudice................................CANCELED Chess Refresh 2022...................................CANCELED

Online (Zoom) America’s Navy.......................... M, 11-12:15 (5)........ 21 How Does the U.S. Rank Globally?........................ M, 11-12:15 (3)........ 14 Poetic Structures....................... M, 11-12:15 (5)........ 24 Yoga Nidra.................................. M, 3:30-4:45 (4)...... 41 Short-Form Memoir.................... M, 3:30-5:30 (5).....43 Midcentury Modern — What Is It? (evenings).............. M, 7-8:15 (4)........... 12 Predicting the Future.................. T, 9-10:15 (4)...........33 The 1619 Project........................ T, 9-10:15 (5).......... 37 Demystifying Neurology............. T, 11-12:15 (5).........35 The Francophone World............................CANCELED What Makes “Literature”............ T, 11-12:15 (5).........23 The Zentangle Art Method......... T, 11-1 (5)............... 18 Five Russian Short Stories......... T, 1-2:45 (5)............ 25 Symposia................................... T, 1:30-2:45 (5).......38 Intro to iPhone Photography...... T, 1:30-3 (4)............30 Making Videos............................ T, 1:30-3 (5)............ 31

Modern Bridge Bidding II........... T, 1:30-3:30 (5).......42 Literature of War in Vietnam....... T, 3:30-4:45 (5)....... 26 The Amazing Nansen Family..... T, 3:30-4:45 (3).......22 Quantum Physics....................... W, 9-10:15 (4)......... 37 Watercolor Painting.................... W, 9-11 (5).............. 18 James Webb Space Telescope... W, 11-12:15 (5)........36 “Titanic Sinks, 1,500 Die”........... W, 11-12:15 (5)........ 19 The World Today........................ W, 11-12:30 (5)....... 15 Marvelous Mezzos..................... W, 1:30-2:45 (5)......30 Self-Edit Like a Pro..................... W, 1:30-3 (5)..........44 Emotional Intelligence................ W, 3:30-4:45 (5).....43 Bernstein on Broadway 101....... Th, 9-10:15 (5)........29 Qigong........................................ Th, 9-10:15 (5)........ 41 19th-Century France.................. Th, 11-12:15 (5)....... 19 Am. Short Fiction 1900-2000..... Th, 11-12:15 (5)....... 25 Five Big Ideas in Biology............ Th, 11-12:15 (5).......35 Intro to LGBTQ+ Identities......... Th, 11-12:15 (3).......39 What Is Populism?..................... Th, 11-12:15 (5).......23 Beyond Cable............................. Th, 1:30-2:45 (5).....33 Create Mosaic Garden Art......... Th, 1:30-2:45 (5)..... 17 My Neighbor’s Voice.................. Th, 1:30-2:45 (5).....40 Radioactive................................. Th, 1:30-2:45 (5).....36 All About Comedy...................... Th, 3:30-5 (5)......... 28 Page numbers link to course descriptions

Short Courses l 1 to 3 Sessions Start Date (No. of Sessions), Time Course Title (Venue), Page [linked to course description]

Mondays May 2 (3) • 11-12:15 How Does the U.S. Rank Globally? (Zoom).......... 14 Tuesdays April 26 (3) • 3:30-4:45 The Amazing Nansen Family (Zoom)....................22 Wednesday/Thursday May 18/19 (3) • W 10-12; W 1-4; Th 1-4 Dyeing & Cyanotype at the Farm (DCF)............... 16 Thursdays April 28 (3) • 11-12:15 Intro to LGBTQ+ Identities (Zoom)........................39 April 28 (3) • 1:30-3 The Price of Prejudice (JRC)..................CANCELED

Courses by Instructor l Instructor Name, Course Title, Page [linked to course description] * Barthelmess, Tara....... Midcentury Modern — What Is It?........................ 12 Blinder, Henry............. The World Today.................. 15 Block, Dean................. The World Today.................. 15 Boyce, Timothy........... Amazing Nansen Family....... 22 Boydbuggs, Debra....... Franco. World........ CANCELED Boytos, Cathy.............. Zentangle Art Method.......... 18 Burke, Peter................ Local Jazz............. CANCELED * Chambers, Brendan.... American Short Fiction 1900-2000........................ 25 * Chance, Victoria.......... My Neighbor’s Voice............ 40 * Chithamoor, Srima....... Art of Early India................... 13 * Clark, Kathleen............ Intro LGBTQ+ Identities........ 39 Cox, Edwin.................. Symposia.............................. 38 Coyte, Rachel.............. Radioactive........................... 36 Day, Jared................... 19th-Century France............ 19 Dunbar, Jay................. Qigong.................................. 41 Duncan, Valerie........... Emotional Intelligence.......... 43 Ellison, Don................. Quantum Physics................. 37 Eylers, John................. Five Big Ideas in Biology...... 35 Fee, Frank................... “Titanic Sinks, 1,500 Die”...... 19 Fortner, Brand............. Webb Space Telescope........ 36 Freedman, Steven Mitchell........ Demystifying Neurology....... 35 Friars, Eileen................ Yoga Nidra............................ 41 Fynn, Carol.................. Watercolor Painting.............. 18 Gabin, Jane S. ............ French Jewry........................ 20 Gray, Virginia............... The World Today.................. 15 Gruendel, Ginnie......... The World Today.................. 15 * Harris, Micah............... Literature of War/Vietnam.... 26 Hollowood, Jim........... Symposia.............................. 38 * Inglis, Mary Anne......... My Neighbor’s Voice............ 40 Jablow, Leon............... America’s Navy.................... 21 Kaplan, Stuart............. The World Today.................. 15 Katz, Rosalyn.............. Chess Refresh....... CANCELED King, William............... Price of Prejudice... CANCELED Knifton, Stephen......... Making Videos...................... 31 Koslow, Howard.......... Beyond Cable....................... 33 Kundert, Ernie............. Frederick the Great.............. 21 Lewis, Maureen Maguire..... Five Russian Short Stories.... 25 Longman, Douglas...... The World Today.................. 15 Meguid, Henry............ Modern Bridge Bidding II...... 42 Melanson, Richard....... What Is Populism?................ 23

* Misch, David............... All About Comedy................ 28 Morris, Sara................. About the Latin Language..... 27 Newman, Irene............ The 1619 Project................... 37 * Nollert, Theodore........ What Makes “Literature”...... 23 Palmer, Amie............... Knit a Summery Tee............. 16 Parker, Carey............... Getting the Most From Your Mac................. 34 Pole, Charles............... Chess Refresh....... CANCELED Prager, John................ Predicting the Future............ 33 Reul, Sandra............... Great Films From Down Under............ 28 Rousso, Gabrielle........ Mosaic Garden Art............... 17 Schoenfeld, Barry........ Marvelous Mezzos............... 30 Seitel, Jane.................. American Jewish Poetry...... 24 Poetry................................... 44 Simone, Susan............ Photography Inspired by Writing........... 31 Smith, Mike................. Symposia.............................. 38 * Stowell, Douglas......... How Does the U.S. Rank Globally?................. 14 Strug, Terri.................. Poetic Structures.................. 24 Szerszen, Dennis........ Intro to iPhone Photog. ........ 30 Talaski, David.............. Microsoft Windows.............. 34 Teasley, Alan............... Bernstein on Broadway 101............. 29 * Tillman, Krista............. Intro to LGBTQ+ Identities.... 39 Tsintzos, Catherine Cross....... Dyeing & Cyanotype at the Farm....................... 16 Waraksa, Tony............. Symposia.............................. 38 * Williams, Gordon......... Radioactive........................... 36 Williams, Maia............. Self-Edit Like a Pro............... 44 Short-Form Memoir.............. 43 Wise, Jim..................... The Evangelical South.......... 32 Wittkowsky, Stephan... The Pandemic in a Global Economy............ 14 Zhao, Jinxiu................. Chinese Brush Painting........ 17 * Indicates new instructor. Page numbers link to course descriptions We celebrate OLLI instructors who reach 25 and 50 courses taught. See Instructor Appreciation on page 7.

Art & Architecture Midcentury Modern — What Is It?

OLLI Spring 2022 Courses by Subject Art & Architecture...................12 Economics & Public Policy.....14 Hands-On Art.........................16 History: Past & Present...........19 Literature & Languages......... 23 Performing Arts..................... 28 Photography.......................... 30 Religion & Philosophy............ 32 Science & Technology........... 33 Society & Culture....................37 Wellness Activities..................41 Writing................................... 43

Throughout this catalog, each page number is a link to that page. Course description pages include a “Return to Course Indexes” link.

ONLINE: Midcentury modern design has enjoyed a huge resurgence in popularity and now seems to be everywhere. The design — as represented in the furniture and decor of Eames, Saarinen, Bertoia and many others — is often seen in today’s design and architectural magazines; is found in restaurants, offices and your own home; and is garnering huge prices at auctions. What is it that makes this era’s design so recognizable and engaging? This course will explore this American design movement in architecture and interiors that was popular from roughly 1945 to 1969, conveying an appreciation and understanding of the movement and some of the important and remarkable architects, designers and furniture of the time. Lectures will include ample time for questions and answers. Students should expect to participate in discussions and bring a passion for learning about this design era of clean lines, very creative but utilitarian forms and colors, and much more. • Lecture + Q&A. Guest Speaker: George Smart, CEO and Founder of USModernist Currently the chief accessibility code consultant for the NC Department of Insurance, Tara Barthelmess has a BFA in interior design from Syracuse University. Her design career began in New York City, then moved to Arizona where she started her own design firm. She taught interior design and architecture to high school students, including at Enloe and Rolesville High Schools in NC, and taught interior design at Wake Technical Community College. She is actively involved with USModernist.

• 4 Mon, May 2-23, 7-8:15 p.m. • Online via Zoom; Sessions are recorded • Maximum: 200; Fee: $50; Course ID: 3466

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Art & Architecture Art of Early India: Stupas, Temples and Gods IN PERSON: This course is an introduction to the religious arts of India and the diversity of traditions arising in the early periods. Students will gain a basic understanding of Buddhist and Hindu thought as reflected in the art and architecture of this era, and a familiarity with the main gods of Hinduism. The first two classes, in a lecture format, will focus on the form and ornamentation of the Buddhist stupa (shrine) and the Hindu temple, and will include stories of the Buddha’s life as well as the functions and attributes of the Hindu gods. There will be time for questions and answers. The third class is an interactive one in which students will look at Hindu and Buddhist art in museum collections and learn to recognize it. The fourth class is a lecture-demonstration of the classical dance style of bharata natyam, a living tradition that brings together belief, mythology and dramaturgy. • Lecture + Q&A. Guest Speaker: Meena Rajagopal, Artistic Director, Kalasrishti School of Performing Arts, Cary, North Carolina Please note: From the reading list, the instructor highly recommends Diana Eck’s book, which offers a brief but insightful explanation of Hinduism as an image-making tradition, a precept that

needs to be understood in order to appreciate the breadth of the religious arts of India. The other two books provide a general overview. Recommended texts: • Diana L. Eck, “Darśan: Seeing the Divine Image in India” (9780231112659) • Vidya Dehejia, “Indian Art” (9780714834962) • Roy C. Craven, “Indian Art: A Concise History” (9780500203026) Srima Chithamoor served as a docent at the Asian Civilisations Museum in Singapore for six years, guiding visitors through the permanent collections and doing research on a wide range of topics for special exhibitions. She has lectured at the museum and to the general public in India, Singapore and the U.S. on Indian art and texts. In 2016, Srima completed a postgraduate diploma in Asian art at SOAS University of London, studying Indian, Islamic and Buddhist art under renowned scholars.

• 4 Wed, May 4-25, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. • In person at Judea Reform Congregation, Durham • Maximum: 30; Fee: $50; Course ID: 3456

In-Person Courses at JRC Education Building, Judea Reform Congregation, 1933 West Cornwallis Road, Durham

History as the Unvarnished Truth Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture

OLLI at Duke Spring 2022 Special Event • Friday, May 6, 2-4 p.m. Presented by Aaron Bryant, a curator at the National Museum of African American History & Culture and co-curator of the Johnson Publishing Company Archives. Online via Zoom. More information on page 8. Return to Course Indexes

Economics & Public Policy How Does the U.S. Rank Globally?

The Pandemic in a Global Economy

ONLINE: Is the U.S. always one of the “top” countries in the world? Let’s review the U.S. position in the global “top 10” rankings in eight major categories and 25 subtopics for 2022: the economy (GDP, wages, taxes, etc.), the environment (global warming, pollution, etc.), energy (sources, consumption and uses), education (achievement levels, trends, etc.), health care (costs, outcomes and future trends), crime and safety (crime rates, firearm usage, suicides, etc.), happiest countries and the future! We’ll also take a look at the national prosperity index and a change readiness index. All charts and links to data sources will be provided to participants to review one week in advance so you can comfortably and effectively participate in discussions. This will be a three-session Zoom course with the goal of 50% presentation and 50% open discussion. This is year number four for these rankings! Are there any surprises? Where and how can the U.S. improve our “standing” in the world? • Lecture + Q&A, Facilitated discussion.

IN PERSON: This course will evaluate the major crises in international trade that are affecting us and our economy today. Globalization greatly increased the level of international trade, the complexity of supply chains and global interdependence. COVID-19 produced major disruptions in international trade. Today´s gradual economic revival and the resumption of local production, business activities and supply shipments from China and other Asian countries have produced shipping, port and container bottlenecks and disrupted supply chains. This has resulted in price increases for raw materials and supplies and a scarcity of much-needed components. On the other hand, new opportunities have opened up, with manufacturers who had exported their operations abroad in past years now “nearshoring” them. Class participants will be emailed a few pages of optional readings prior to each class to promote understanding and augment full participation in our weekly discussion. • Lecture + Q&A, Facilitated discussion.

Please note: The PowerPoint presentations for all three sessions will be provided one week ahead of the initial start date. Class members are encouraged to read ahead of the session, giving themselves time in advance to compose questions or comments for discussion.

Stephan Wittkowsky is an economist, a business consultant and a professor. He was born and worked in Guatemala and now lives part time in Chapel Hill, where he is active in various local organizations and institutions. He is a graduate of Cornell University, with extensive experience in the private, public and academic arenas in Latin America and the U.S.

Doug Stowell has been a Furman University OLLI instructor in Greenville, South Carolina, since 2015 and nationally since 2018. His background is in consumer survey research, including as director of market research for Xerox, client director for the U.K. firm National Opinion Polling Ltd. in London, and senior client representative for Wirthlin Worldwide Polling in Washington. He opened Market Resource Associates in 2004, and continues to conduct global consumer and political issues surveys.

• 3 Mon, May 2-16, 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. • Online via Zoom; Sessions are recorded • Maximum: 200; Fee: $40; Course ID: 3434 14

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• 5 Tue, April 26 - May 24, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. • In person at Judea Reform Congregation, Durham • Maximum: 15; Fee: $60; Course ID: 3450

What Is Populism? See listing on page 23.

Economics & Public Policy The World Today ONLINE: This course is for all those interested in following and discussing current events. Each week we will discuss news and issues from around the world and at home. The facilitator will provide a brief one- or two-item agenda with notes and links, and members of the class are encouraged to propose additional discussion topics. Active participation is welcomed (but not mandatory), since it expands our understanding of the many perspectives that might, and do, affect us. Discussions are enriched by the variety of class members’ backgrounds, expertise and viewpoints. Topics are discussed knowledgeably, respectfully and, sometimes, with passion, but we always end with humor. Each facilitator is a news and politics junkie and has led discussions many times. Each brings his or her own distinctive style and background to the course, and, most importantly, each will encourage a wide selection of views from class members. We are especially looking for members who represent diverse points of view. • Facilitated discussion. Please note: It is best if you use a large screen device to be able to view all class members. Henry Blinder served as city attorney for the City of Durham for many years prior to retirement. He is past president of the North Carolina Association of Municipal Attorneys and a former deputy attorney general for the State of New Jersey. He has a J.D. degree from Duke University Law School, and has lived in Durham for more than 35 years. Dean Block has served in municipal government in three cities, as budget director, deputy city man-

ager and public works director, prior to retirement. He began his career as an officer in the U.S. Navy. Dean holds a master’s degree and has lived in the Triangle since 2009. Ginnie Gruendel held senior level positions in Fortune 100 companies as well as biotech startups as a human resource professional and change management leader. Later, she started a career coaching practice to continue doing the work she loved, helping individuals find their best-fit career. Originally from Philadelphia, she came to Wake Forest 13 years ago. Stuart Kaplan performed agricultural research for over 40 years. He earned his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in crop physiology from Purdue University. Since retiring, Stuart typically volunteers weekly at Red Cross blood drives throughout the Triangle. He has taken over 30 OLLI courses, covering a wide range of subjects, and lectured on GMO crops. Doug Longman spent 25 years in marketing management for Fortune 100 firms. He holds a doctorate in business administration and taught at the University of Texas, UNC-Chapel Hill and the University of Chicago. Over the past 15 years, he has taught more than 30 OLLI courses in international political economy, public policy, economics and politics/political science. Virginia Gray, Ph.D., taught political science at the universities of Kentucky, Minnesota and North Carolina. She participated in election night survey analysis for NBC News in the 1980s. She is an expert on state politics; public policy, including health care reform and criminal justice; and interest groups. Dr. Gray has published widely on these and other topics.

• 5 Wed, April 27 - May 25, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. • Online via Zoom • Maximum: 75; Fee: $60; Course ID: 0393

Scholarship Support We want OLLI at Duke courses to be available to all who have a passion for lifelong learning. If you need assistance with course fees, please email Kathy.Parrish@duke.edu and ask about our “Community Membership.” All requests are confidential.

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Hands-On Art Learn To Knit a Summery Tee IN PERSON: Spring is a great time to learn and expand knitting skills! In this course, you will use cotton or linen yarn to make a wonderfully versatile T-shirt suitable for warm weather. Sweater sizing and construction will be covered while building the knitting skills to make the project come to life. Two pattern options will be provided: total novice and able to knit and purl. All skill levels are welcome. • Active Skill Learning. Required supplies/fee: Students will purchase materials independently for an estimated cost of $60. For additional information on supplies, please see the course details at learnmore.duke.edu/olli. Amie Palmer is a lifelong fiber arts enthusiast who has been knitting and sewing for over 30 years. She recently taught her 25th OLLI session. Her favorite projects include custom-fit clothing and creating interesting textures using a variety of knitting techniques. She is a Craft Yarn Council Level II certified knitting instructor and a TKGA (The Knitting Guild Association) certified knitting judge who loves sharing her craft with others.

• 5 Tue, April 26 - May 24, 1:30-3:30 p.m. • In person at Judea Reform Congregation, Durham • Maximum: 8; Fee: $80; Course ID: 3458

Dyeing & Cyanotype at the Farm IN PERSON: The Duke Campus Farm is the perfect setting for two days of dyeing and creating photographic images of plants using ultraviolet rays from the sun and the alternative photographic process cyanotype. Spend two fun days outside in the fresh air enjoying the natural beauty of the farm. Learn to grow, harvest and prepare your natural dyes while

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discovering ways to create decorative surface designs on fabric and paper. Also learn how to prepare solutions for applications, store your paper, capture images, and process and tone with natural tannins. Vats will be ready for dyeing and the how-to will be shared. Indigo will be covered thoroughly along with ways to obtain natural color from other garden plants at the farm. There will be fun with leaves and flowers as well. The appeal of the cyanotype is the lovely blue and white image. This is a wonderful course for stitchers, book artists, quilters, knitters and gardening enthusiasts. • Active Skill Learning. Please note: Bring your own snacks, drink or bag lunch. Dress for the weather, and remember you will be creating with permanent dyes. All supplies, including gloves, will be provided but, additionally, students may bring up to 5 yards of pre-washed cotton, silk, hemp or linen fabrics. Required supplies/fee: There is a $20 fee, payable to the instructor at the first class, for supplies (dye, paper, cyanotype solutions). Catherine Cross Tsintzos, a practicing interdisciplinary artist, develops program curriculum and teaches with art at museums, universities and arts organizations in the Southeast United States. A recipient of numerous artist residencies to research and work on her Art and Agriculture Project, she is often a visiting artist working with schools to develop art and agriculture intersections through STEAM education.

• 3 sessions: Wed, May 18, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Wed, May 18, 1-4 p.m. Thu, May 19, 1-4 p.m. • In person at Duke Campus Farm, 4934 Friends School Road, Durham • Maximum: 20; Fee: $60; Course ID: 3472

Hands-On Art Chinese Brush Painting IN PERSON: Students will learn to paint lovely animals, such as a panda, squirrel, dog, cat or favorite pet, along with suitable surroundings, for example, flowers, trees or a simple landscape. Each person will complete a beautiful painting in every class, while practicing basic brush painting techniques. This course is for both experienced and beginning students. • Active Skill Learning. Required supplies/fee: Students will purchase materials independently (or some from the instructor) for an estimated cost of $5-$25. For additional information on supplies, please see the course details at learnmore.duke.edu/olli. Jinxiu Zhao (Alice) is a professional brush painting artist who specializes in the teaching of Chinese brush painting and calligraphy to both children and adults. She has taught calligraphy and brush painting in North Carolina for 24 years at all levels of the public schools, in teacher training programs, and in private classes.

• 5 Tue, April 26 - May 24, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. • In person at Judea Reform Congregation, Durham • Maximum: 12; Fee: $80; Course ID: 0440

Create Mosaic Garden Art ONLINE: Create wonderful outdoor garden art through the exploration of the art of mosaics during this five-week course. This hands-on course will begin with a brief history of mosaic art. It will explore ancient through modern mosaic installations from around the world. Students will learn about mosaic design, using shape, color and texture. In weeks two through five, students will work with a range of mosaic materials that can be used indoors and outdoors, including glass tiles, gems, multishape ceramic tiles, stones, beads and found objects.

The best adhesives for indoor and outdoor use will also be discussed. Students will create and complete two 3D mosaic garden pieces appropriate for outdoors: a 3D outdoor flower and a 9-inch-tall birdhouse. • Active Skill Learning. Please note: This course is open to all levels from beginner to advanced. Students will need a table or space to work where they can also view their computer device. All necessary materials will be provided in the class supply kits available through curbside pickup. For those who are not local, there will be a shipping charge, which may exceed $25. Payment will be collected at the time of pickup or can be made through PayPal. Students will be advised of these details once enrolled. Required supplies/fee: Students will purchase materials independently for an estimated cost of $65. For additional information on supplies, please see the course details at learnmore.duke.edu/olli. Gabrielle Rousso was the executive director of the Art Center Highland Park in Illinois, a fine art school. Prior to that she was the lead designer for Designs Within in Chicago, completing over 100 commercial and residential projects. A graduate of State College of New Jersey, she attended the Harrington Institute of Interior Design. She is the chair of the board of directors of Frank Gallery, Chapel Hill, and is a philanthropist and avid art collector.

• 5 Thu, April 28 - May 26, 1:30-2:45 p.m. • Online via Zoom • Maximum: 30; Fee: $80; Course ID: 3265

Visit our Online Learning website for helpful hints and tips for Zoom: www.olliatduke.online

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Hands-On Art Watercolor Painting: Designing Cats

The Zentangle Art Method

ONLINE: This course, Watercolor Painting: Designing Cats, will teach you how to combine transparent watercolor techniques with ink. A drawing will be sent to you in advance so you can transfer it to your watercolor paper. In class, on Zoom, you will follow the instructor step-by-step to build designs in permanent Micron black ink. On top of this, we’ll use classic watercolor techniques to create a charming, whimsical, ready-to-frame painting of two cats. You can ask the instructor questions during class, and you can get additional feedback after class by emailing the instructor. This course is suited to all levels of participants, including brand new beginners. You must have your own supplies. • Active Skill Learning.

ONLINE: In this course, students will learn how to draw using the Zentangle® art method. The first class will be Intro to Zentangle, where we will cover the history and philosophy of Zentangle. During the course, students will learn how to draw at least eight tangles (patterns) along with some basic shading techniques. During each class we will add new tangles and more advanced patterns, giving students a thorough experience with this fascinating art method. This course is for beginners as well as experienced students. Students will finish at least one piece of art in each class. • Active Skill Learning.

Please note: No experience is required. Students must provide their own supplies, some you may already have, others are a worthy investment that can be used in other projects. Required supplies/fee: Students will purchase materials independently for an estimated cost of $300. For additional information on supplies, please see the course details at learnmore.duke.edu/olli.

Please note: The recommended book is an excellent resource. Required supplies/fee: Students will purchase materials independently for an estimated cost of $20. For additional information on supplies, please see the course details at learnmore.duke.edu/olli. Recommended text: • Rick Roberts, “Zentangle Primer Vol 1” (9780985961459)

Carol Liz Fynn is a certified master teacher and a professional watercolor artist who conducts demonstrations, sells paintings and teaches workshops across the U.S. and Europe. She was recognized by the Ashland Oil Teacher Achievement Award as one of the top 10 teachers in a three-state area.

Cathy Boytos is an artist, graphic designer, photographer and certified Zentangle teacher (CZT). She lives in Raleigh with her husband, Greg, and their cat, Annie. She is currently teaching Zentangle classes and workshops in the Triangle area. Her wish is to be your guide on a journey toward enjoying an art method that is easy to learn, simple to comprehend and fulfilling beyond expectations.

• 5 Wed, April 27 - May 25, 9-11 a.m. • Online via Zoom; Sessions are recorded • Maximum: 15; Fee: $80; Course ID: 3454

• 5 Tue, April 26 - May 24, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. • Online via Zoom; Sessions are recorded • Maximum: 50; Fee: $80; Course ID: 3204

Zoom Links in Online Student Portal OLLI members who register for online courses will find the Zoom links in their Student Portal at learnmore.duke.edu/olli. For details, refer to www.olliatduke.online/studentlink. 18

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History: Past & Present “Titanic Sinks, 1,500 Die”: The Ship, the Disaster, the Culture and Mass Media History ONLINE: This course is a historical examination of mass communication and the 1912 sinking of the Titanic. Students will gain insights into the role of mass media in communicating news, cultural values and social mores. You will be introduced to mass communication theories that help explain the relationship between news organizations and their audiences, and you will investigate changes in society that were unfolding in the early 20th century as communicated — and influenced — by mass media. Among topics to be covered are how the disaster was covered by American and British newspapers, and the influence of emerging technologies on reporting and on society. Also explored will be the nascent advertising and public relations industries as they responded with what we now call “crisis communications,” a role that, though refined over the years, remains much the same with each new natural or human-made calamity. The course will be an engaging lecture series with time for class participation. • Lecture + Q&A. Please note: A basic knowledge of the Titanic story is presumed, though not required. Refreshers are easily and appealingly obtained through reading either or both of Walter Lord’s highly engaging books, “A Night to Remember” and “The Night Lives On.” One might also turn to the 1958 motion picture “A Night to Remember,” based on Lord’s first book. The film is available on YouTube. Even the broad strokes of James Cameron’s otherwise fanciful 1997 movie “Titanic” provide the basic outline of the story. Recommended texts: • Walter Lord, “A Night to Remember” (9780805077643) • Walter Lord, “The Night Lives On” (9780380732036)

Frank Fee is associate professor emeritus from the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at UNC-Chapel Hill, where he taught media history for many years at the graduate and undergraduate levels. He has presented his research on newspapers and newspaper history at conferences throughout the United States and in Great Britain and Sweden and is the author of a number of peer-reviewed articles. He previously worked in daily newspapers for nearly 35 years.

• 5 Wed, April 27 - May 25, 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. • Online via Zoom • Maximum: 30; Fee: $60; Course ID: 2807

19th-Century France: From the Congress of Vienna to the Beginning of World War I, 1815-1914 ONLINE: This set of lectures examines the history of France from the end of the Napoleonic wars to 1914, with special emphasis on the fraught politics and cultural effervescence that so defined 19th-century France. Topics will include the Revolutions of 1848, the Franco-Prussian War and the Dreyfus affair, with detailed profiles of figures such as Emperor Napoleon III and Otto von Bismarck. Students will learn about these people and events and how they altered France and the world. • Lecture + Q&A. Jared Day, Ph.D., taught American history at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh for 16 years. His areas of specialization are U.S. political, urban and cultural history as well as world history from the 15th century to the present. He is the author of several books along with numerous other popular and peer-reviewed articles. He now teaches at Three Rivers Community College in Norwich, Connecticut.

• 5 Thu, April 28 - May 26, 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. • Online via Zoom • Maximum: 200; Fee: $60; Course ID: 3473

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History: Past & Present French Jewry: The Long History IN PERSON: How long have there been Jews in France? Short answer: About 2,000 years. Longer answer: Take this course to learn! You will also learn about their tremendous contributions to French life. While the history of the Jews in France has been marked by persecution, expulsion, prejudice and murder, it is also a story of heroism and a rich cultural Life. The Jewish community seems to have been largely aided by the French Revolution, and Napoleon gave them civil rights. Yet prejudice remained, exemplified by the Dreyfus case of 1894. And then a few decades later came the occupation of World War II, in which the murderous aims of the Nazis could not have succeeded without the willing collaboration of many French. Today, while the specter of the past has partially abated, many French Jews are leaving France or talking of leaving. Classes will be amply illustrated. The course is primarily lecture, but discussion is actively encouraged! • Lecture + Q&A, Facilitated discussion. Please note: The recommended Hyman book is a very good overview from the Middle Ages through the postwar period. The chapters on

Paris in the Kurlansky book provide fascinating insights. Additional suggested reading will be provided in class. Recommended texts: • Paula Hyman, “The Jews of Modern France (Volume 1)” (9780520209251) • Mark Kurlansky, “A Chosen Few: The Resurrection of European Jewry” (9780201489361) Jane S. Gabin developed her interest in French history as a result of her father’s living in Paris during WWII. She wrote a novel, “The Paris Photo” (2018), inspired by his experiences and by the memories of a French friend. She is a member of the Alliance Francaise (New York and Raleigh chapters), gave a paper at the 2014 Paris conference of the European Association for Jewish Studies, and has visited France many times in the last decade, most recently in October 2021.

• 5 Tue, April 26 - May 24, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. • In person at Judea Reform Congregation, Durham • Maximum: 30; Fee: $60; Course ID: 3440

About the Latin Language: What Makes It a Classic? See listing on page 27.

History as the Unvarnished Truth Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture

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History: Past & Present Frederick the Great: King of Prussia

Intro to LGBTQ+ Identities: Real People, Real Learning

IN PERSON: Frederick the Great succeeded to the Prussian throne in May 1740 and reigned until his death on August 17, 1786. Six months after his succession to the throne, he invaded Austrian territory and ignited the spark that would start the War of the Austrian Succession. He was arguably the most brilliant monarch in Europe. He turned Brandenburg-Prussia from a third-rate power into the largest and most powerful German state. He accomplished this by increasing Prussian territory, first by the force of arms and later by diplomacy. This lecture course will examine Frederick the Great’s turbulent years as a child and young adult and his pursuit of aggressive policies in war and diplomacy that resulted in Prussia becoming a first-rate European power. Students will learn about how Frederick the Great influenced the geopolitical situation in Europe in the 18th century. • Lecture + Q&A.

See listing on page 39.

Ernie Kundert is a retired general surgeon with a lifelong interest in history. He moved to Durham in December 2009 from Coshocton, Ohio, and took his first OLLI course in January 2010. He taught his first OLLI course in the fall of 2011. Since then, he has taught 18 courses, most of them on Russian and Ukrainian history, and others on the Trojan War and the history of surgery.

• 5 Wed, April 27 - May 25, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. • In person at Judea Reform Congregation, Durham • Maximum: 30; Fee: $60; Course ID: 3060

The 1619 Project: A Discussion Group See listing on page 37.

America’s Navy: History & Culture ONLINE: This lecture course is designed to introduce students to the United States Navy — America’s Navy. We will review the history and missions of the U.S. Navy from its inception to modern times. The course will showcase America’s Navy through its primary branches to include the Surface Navy, the Submarine Force, the Aviation Branch, the Marine Corps and other components to include Naval Special Warfare, intelligence, support, and information warfare and cyber communities. Through historical highlights, anecdotes, guest speakers, discussion of current events and question-andanswer sessions, we will explore the U.S. Navy in a holistic manner and discover how the Navy defends, reflects and represents the American people. • Lecture + Q&A. Please note: The course is a lecture and facilitated discussion with guest speakers who are Current Active Duty Navy personnel and/or retired Navy Veterans. There will be no assignments or homework. Leon Jablow is a U.S. Naval Academy graduate. As a surface warfare officer for 22 years, he served on multiple ships, conducted numerous deployments and operations, and rose to the position of commanding officer. He served as the chief of naval operations briefer, served as an associate fellow in the Strategic Studies Group and established the Maritime Civil Affairs Group.

• 5 Mon, April 25 - May 23, 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. • Online via Zoom • Maximum: 20; Fee: $60; Course ID: 2803

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History: Past & Present The Amazing Nansen Family ONLINE: This course will have three lectures: 1) Fridtjof Nansen is considered the godfather of modern polar explorers. At age 31, he led an expedition to the North Pole that came closer to success than any before it. The instructor will explain who Nansen was and how he organized his polar explorations, focusing on the challenges he faced and his indomitable will to overcome all. 2) Hailed as “among the most compelling documents to come out of the war,” “From Day to Day” is a World War II concentration camp diary secretly written by Fridtjof Nansen’s son, Odd Nansen. Out of print for decades, the instructor rescued the diary from oblivion after reading the memoir of another Holocaust survivor whose life Nansen saved. He will explain who Odd Nansen was, why he was arrested, why he wrote this diary, and how he saved it. 3) Odd Nansen had close ties with almost every major Norwegian artist of his time. The instructor will explore all these connections and how they influenced his own art. • Lecture + Q&A. Recommended text: • Odd Nansen, “From Day to Day: One Man’s Dairy of Survival in Nazi Concentration Camps” (9780826521002) Timothy Boyce practiced law for 35 years in the Charlotte office of Dechert LLP, a global law firm, where he was managing partner. He holds an MBA from the Wharton School and a J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School. He received a B.S. from Georgetown University. Tim retired in 2014 to devote himself full time to writing and speaking. He has lectured extensively at OLLI and elsewhere, and has published several articles on the Nansen family and WWII and edited Odd Nansen’s diary.

• 3 Tue, April 26 - May 10, 3:30-4:45 p.m. • Online via Zoom; Sessions are recorded • Maximum: 200; Fee: $40; Course ID: 3028

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The Price of Prejudice: Julian Abele and the Design of Duke University IN PERSON: After decades, it is now commonly accepted that Julian Abele (1881-1950), an African American, was the chief designer of Duke University. In his lifetime, all his commissions were credited to the owner of the Philadelphia architectural firm where he worked, Horace Trumbauer. This lecture course with questions will place Abele in the context of his time and outline the long period of discovery of facts about his life and his place in the history of the university. In 2016, the board of trustees named the central portion of West Campus Abele Quad. If possible, there will be a walking tour of Abele Quad to observe, up close, Abele’s grand scheme and the fascinating details of the Gothic buildings. • Lecture + Q&A. Please note: Depending on the university’s schedule and weather permitting, the last class may be a walking tour of the main quadrangle of West Campus. If so, students will be responsible for parking fees. William (Bill) King is the Duke University archivist emeritus, having started the institutional archival program in 1972 and retiring in 2002. He earned undergraduate and graduate degrees from Duke before teaching American history at two colleges. He has lectured frequently and written two books on the history of the university and the Duke family. In 2005, he received the institution’s University Medal for Meritorious Service.

• 3 Thu, April 28 - May 12, 1:30-3 p.m. • In person at Judea Reform Congregation, Durham • Maximum: 20; Fee: $40; Course ID: 3471

History: Past & Present

Literature & Languages

What Is Populism?

What Makes “Literature”: Canonized Writers From Shakespeare to Sterne

ONLINE: Viktor Orban, Recep Erdogan, Nicolas Maduro, Donald Trump, Marine Le Pen and Jair Bolsonaro, among others, all claim to be or are called “populists.” But what exactly is populism? Are all politicians who criticize big business or big government populists? What is the difference between right-wing populism and left-wing populism? Does populism bring government closer to the people, or is it a threat to liberal democracy? Who are “the people” that populists court? What do populists say? What do they do once they are in power? These and other questions about populism will be raised and grappled with in this discussion course. This course’s required reading is JanWerner Muller’s “What Is Populism?” Students are expected to read approximately 20 pages each week and actively engage in discussions. • Facilitated discussion. Required text: • Jan-Werner Muller, “What Is Populism?” (9780812248982) Richard Melanson holds a Ph.D. in international relations from Johns Hopkins University and enjoyed a 38-year academic career. He was on the faculty at UCLA, Kenyon College, Brown University and the National War College. He has offered courses at OLLI since 2016.

• 5 Thu, April 28 - May 26, 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. • Online via Zoom • Maximum: 14; Fee: $60; Course ID: 3467

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ONLINE: This discussion-format course will consider questions of style and content as we think about the category of “literature.” We will read books famous for their “literary” qualities: the poetry of William Shakespeare and his contemporaries; sermons by the poet John Donne and the novelist Laurence Sterne; political prose by John Milton; sections of Robert Burton’s famous tome “The Anatomy of Melancholy,” and its preface, “Democritus Junior to the Reader”; and, finally, selections from Edward Gibbon’s “The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire.” We will ask questions like: How do these works invite us to approach them? What goals or functions did they serve? What do they say, and what do they mean? Students will gain exposure to some of the most stylistically famous works from the early modern period and assess what, if anything, these “literary” works share. • Facilitated discussion. Please note: Students should aim to do one to two hours of reading at home before class. All materials to be read at home will be circulated as PDFs. In addition, we will look at many passages in class. Theodore Nollert is a Ph.D. student at UNC who specializes in literature, religion and politics from 1550 to 1640, with expertise in lyric, dramatic and narrative poetry from Chaucer to Milton (including Shakespeare). In addition to secondary competency in literary prose from 1500 to 1800, and special familiarity with the work of Laurence Sterne, he has taught courses on literature at primary and secondary schools, universities, continuing education programs and correctional education programs.

• 5 Tue, April 26 - May 24, 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. • Online via Zoom • Maximum: 24; Fee: $60; Course ID: 3470

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Literature & Languages Poetic Structures: The Poet at Work

American Jewish Poetry: Ascendancy

ONLINE: From Petrarch through Shakespeare up to Ellen Bass, poets have written to established structures. On what structure do poets choose to hang their words? Is one structure more effective than another? In this course we will explore these questions as exemplified in poems by Petrarch, Shakespeare, Spenser, John Donne, Dr. Samuel Johnson, Wordsworth, Gwendolyn Brooks, Stevie Smith, Elizabeth Bishop, Countee Cullen, Auden, Robert Frost, Edna St. Vincent Millay, Claude McKay, Richard Wilbur, Mary Oliver and Ellen Bass. We will examine poetic structures: the ballad, Elizabethan sonnet, Italian sonnet, Spenserian sonnet, villanelle, ode, elegy, blank verse and free verse. Recognition of these structures brings us into the crafting process of poetry, thereby heightening our awareness of the poet at work. Students are asked to read three to six poems before each meeting. All poems will be on the course website. Classes consist of lecture, visual presentation and discussion. • Facilitated discussion.

IN PERSON: The early 20th century marked the golden age of American Jewish poetry. Eastern and midwestern cities saw the rise of Jewish intellectual and artistic culture. Art styles as diverse as Max Weber’s abstract expressionism and Raphael Soyer’s social realism influenced the Yiddish poetry of A. Leyeles, who wrote desentimentalized, earthy poetry. A half century later, in English, Philip Levine’s Pulitzer Prizewinning poems show similarities in their themes and visions. Malka Heifetz-Tussman, a writer of woman-centered Yiddish poems, may similarly be seen as foremother to Linda Pastan, writing in English from 1970 to today. Devoting one meeting to each poet, students will select poems to discuss. The instructor will provide context and resources. Each week students will prepare by reading poems, written in or translated into English, on the course website. In the last meeting, we will look at the bigger picture of this rich inheritance. • Facilitated discussion.

Please note: Students will be notified by email of poems to read before the first class meeting. Terri Strug holds the Ph.D. in English and comparative literature from UNC-Chapel Hill. From 2010 to 2014, she worked with the director of Austria’s Musikverein to expand the Richard Strauss archive. She taught English literature, poetry, women’s studies and world literature at Salem College, College of Charleston, Winston-Salem State University and OLLI at Duke. She has contributed to the Oxford Companion to Literature. Terri was active with Dartmouth’s OLLI before moving back south in 2018.

• 5 Mon, April 25 - May 23, 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. • Online via Zoom • Maximum: 15; Fee: $60; Course ID: 3451

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Please note: All reading material and poems will be on the course website, so the use of a computer is required. Students should print and bring to class the poems to be discussed during that class. Jane Seitel is a teacher, poet and arts educator, having received a master’s degree from Lesley University in integrated arts in education and an MFA in poetry and poetry in translation from Drew University, where she focused on 20th-century Jewish poetry. Her Jewish heritage poems have received numerous awards. She has taught over 10 craft and literature courses at OLLI.

• 5 Wed, April 27 - May 25, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. • In person at Judea Reform Congregation, Durham • Maximum: 12; Fee: $80; Course ID: 3455

Literature & Languages American Short Fiction 1900-2000 ONLINE: The relationship between literature and the time when it was written provides fertile ground for complex questions. To what extent does a piece of literature reflect its historical context? To what extent does literature speak to those who came before and to us today? In this course, we will view — and attempt to answer — these questions through the lens of 20th-century American short fiction. Authors are Susan Glaspell, Jean Toomer, Alexander Godin, Flannery O’Connor and Tim O’Brien. Proceeding chronologically, we will tackle a new story each week; meetings will open with a brief lecture followed by a student-driven discussion of the text at hand. By the course’s end, students will have gained an intimate familiarity with the short story in general, the history of 20th-century American fiction in particular and the complexities of literature that make it an inexhaustibly interesting subject of study. All stories will be taken from the required Updike anthology. • Facilitated discussion. Required text: • John Updike (ed.), “The Best American Short Stories of the Century” (9780395843673) Brendan Chambers is a Ph.D. student and teaching fellow in the English and Comparative Literature Department at UNC-Chapel Hill. His research focuses on the American novel since 1945 and the relationship between its portrayal of character and contemporary changes in privacy law. A deep and abiding belief in literature’s and history’s powers of mutual illumination inspired this course.

• 5 Thu, April 28 - May 26, 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. • Online via Zoom • Maximum: 15; Fee: $60; Course ID: 3468

Five Russian Short Stories ONLINE: Why will the class read stories by Gogol, Tolstoy, Chekhov and Turgenev? Because of the character studies, the snow and how the 19th- and 20th-century Russian masters give us small moments in a random person’s life. The reading will not be heavy, and we can discuss it using the simple methods set out in George Saunders’ 2021 book “A Swim in a Pond in the Rain,” methods to be explained in class. For example, we’ll ask: What is happening, and why? Do we care? Why? Why not? What echoes our personal lives? What details leap out to us, as real, as meaningful, as cruel or lovely? Does the story stay with us, influence us and affect our perspective in subtle ways? This is not an academic study, but a way to feel empathy with people whom Russian writers created out of real humans. As we read each of the five stories, you’ll encounter moments of self-recognition, self-realization and deep empathy. • Facilitated discussion. Please note: The story to be read each week will be posted on the course website, no purchase necessary. Students do not need to acquire the Saunders book to participate fully in class. Maureen Maguire Lewis is president, writer and researcher for culturescrossing.com, where she writes cross-cultural negotiation simulations and curricula. She taught literature, technical writing and business writing courses at NC State University, UNC-Wilmington and Meredith College. Maureen was faculty for 25 years at the Fuqua School of Business at Duke, teaching professional communication classes for MBA students.

• 5 Tue, April 26 - May 24, 1:30-2:45 p.m. • Online via Zoom • Maximum: 15; Fee: $60; Course ID: 3461

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Literature & Languages Literature of War in Vietnam: A Literary Examination ONLINE: How did the American war in Vietnam look when seen through non-American eyes? This course will explore answers to this question by discussing two classic literary portraits: “The Quiet American,” by British author and journalist Graham Greene, and “The Sorrow of War,” by Vietnamese war veteran Bao Ninh. At roughly 200 pages each, these two novels are miracles of craft and compression. They also stand out as books you could strike up a conversation about in Vietnam, Britain or America. The goal is not to challenge American perspectives on the war but to add to them. We will preferably read all of both books, but suggested abridgments (to roughly half the overall length) will be offered for those pressed for time. Note: These novels include many graphic scenes of war and some depictions of sexual violence. The maximum number of pages to be read for a class meeting is 110. • Facilitated discussion. Please note: For ease of page references during class meetings, preferred versions are Penguin Classics for “The Quiet American,” and Vintage Classics for “The Sorrow of War”; see the indicated ISBNs. However, any unabridged, English-language version will do. Before the first class, students should read the first half of “The Quiet American,” from the beginning through the end of Part 2, Chapter 2. Required texts: • Graham Greene, “The Quiet American” (9780143039020) • Bao Ninh, “The Sorrow of War” (9780749397111) Micah Harris is studying for a Ph.D. in political theory and world politics at The Catholic University of America. He holds an M.A. in liberal arts from St. John’s College. This course grew out of his experience as a literary novelist (“Only Small Things Are Good,” Pagescape Press, 2018) and his time

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working on a cooperative U.S. government maritime security project in Vietnam (2014-2015).

• 5 Tue, April 26vMay 24, 3:30-4:45 p.m. • Online via Zoom • Maximum: 25; Fee: $60; Course ID: 3469

The Francophone World ONLINE: We will examine Francophone culture through selected written texts, writers, artists, visual representations (films, documentaries, photographs), artifacts and related activities. The course constitutes an introduction to characteristics of the cultures and civilizations outside of France using the French language due to the colonial exploits of France. Students will explore the French influence in West Africa; the diversity of Caribbean cultures; Francophone communities in North America including Quebec; Francophone cultures in Asia, with a focus on Vietnam; and North African immigrants living in France. Our objective is to illustrate the importance of Francophone cultures and how these cultures have significance for the human experience that transcends geographic subjectivity. • Lecture + Q&A, Facilitated discussion. Please note: Readings and course materials will be available through the course website. Readings will include chapters from the recommended book as well as other texts selected by the instructor. The maximum reading time for each class will be 90 minutes. Students may wish to acquire the recommended book to read more background on topics discussed in class. Recommended text: • Michelle Beauclair (ed.), “The Francophone World: Cultural Issues and Perspectives” (9780820437392) Debra S. Boyd, Ph.D., is a professor and scholar of French and Francophone literatures, and a recipient of multiple Fulbright scholarships. She has taught and held administrative positions at universities in the United States and in Africa. Boyd

Literature & Languages The Francophone World continued is the co-author of a critical work on Sahelian literatures, author of a book on commemorative African wax prints, author of numerous articles in refereed journals and producer of a documentary film series.

• 5 Tue, April 26 - May 24, 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. • Online via Zoom • Maximum: 14; Fee: $60; Course ID: 3254

About the Latin Language: What Makes It a Classic? IN PERSON: Explore the interdisciplinary magic of the language of the Romans. Whether you are familiar with the Latin language or not, this course will reveal new ways of looking at Latin and its lasting effects. How has Latin stood the test of time? Why are its vocabulary and grammar intriguing? Where can we find Latin hiding throughout Western culture? Each meeting will have several short lectures, a dedicated period for reading Latin aloud and ample time for questions. While there is no homework, the required book will be used extensively in class. This delightful textbook presents the Latin language within the setting of the famed city of Pompeii in the first century. Additionally, each of the five sessions will incorporate a new cultural topic: Greece’s influence upon the Roman Republic and Empire, Pompeii and Herculane-

um, scribes and manuscripts, Romano-British archaeological sites and Latin in the modern world. This course was previously taught in the fall 2018 and fall 2019 terms. • Facilitated discussion. Please note: The required textbook will be provided by the instructor; it may be borrowed at no cost or purchased for $5. The recommended “The Penguin Historical Atlas of Ancient Rome” is a top-notch reference book. Required text: • Ed Phinney, “Cambridge Latin Course Unit 1” (9780521343794) Recommended text: • Chris Scarre, “The Penguin Historical Atlas of Ancient Rome” (9780140513295) Sara Morris retired from teaching Latin six years ago and has been active in OLLI ever since moving from Hamden, Connecticut, to Chapel Hill. She taught students ages 10 to 18 at Hamden Hall Country Day School for 37 years, beginning a Latin program in 1979 that is still going strong. Sara first taught in England for five years prior to moving back to her home country. She has degrees from Franklin & Marshall College and the University of London, and has traveled throughout the Roman Empire.

• 5 Thu, April 28 - May 26, 9-10:30 a.m. • In person at Judea Reform Congregation, Durham • Maximum: 30; Fee: $60; Course ID: 2574

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Performing Arts All About Comedy ONLINE: E.B. White: “Comedy can be dissected like a frog, but they both die in the process.” Great writer, but he’s wrong. This multimedia course dares to analyze an art form that seems to resist it. Using copious clips from movies and TV, the course showcases comedy’s unique insights into the human condition. In a lecture-style format, we’ll examine comedy’s history, from Ancient Greece to this morning; the changing role of women in comedy; how philosophers such as Kant, Hobbes and Freud viewed humor; how satire challenges society’s taboos and censorship (some mature content); the unlikely convergences between comedy and science (how the brain fathoms the funny, starring dopamine and pattern disruption), and comedy and religion (does humanity’s search for meaning parallel comedy’s search for a punchline?); and the silent comic Buster Keaton’s astonishing stunts, technical mastery and acting, which used a minimum of expression to communicate a multitude of emotions. • Lecture + Q&A. David Misch is a former stand-up comedian, screenwriter (“Mork & Mindy,” “Saturday Night Live,” “The Muppets Take Manhattan”), author (“Funny: The Book,” “A Beginner’s Guide to Corruption”), teacher (his own courses on comedy at University of Southern California and musical satire at UCLA) and lecturer (Yale University, Columbia University, University of Sydney, VIEW Conference, Austin Film Festival, American Film Institute, Disney, The Second City, The Actors Studio). More at davidmisch.com.

• 5 Thu, April 28 - May 26, 3:30-5 p.m. • Online via Zoom • Maximum: 200; Fee: $60; Course ID: 3465

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Great Films From Down Under: Focus on Australian Identity IN PERSON: This interactive course explores four award-winning Australian films in terms of national identity: 1) “Rabbit-Proof Fence,” a story of Australian’s “Stolen Generations,” directed by Phillip Noyce (2002); 2) “Muriel’s Wedding,” the breakthrough film for Toni Collette and a humorous look at Aussie social conventions, directed by P.J. Hogan (1994); 3) “The Dish,” a good-hearted comedy about how astronomers operating a satellite dish in an isolated village support the 1969 Apollo 11 landing on the moon, directed by Rob Sitch (2000); 4) “Gallipoli,” the tragic tale of Australians who fought and died in Turkey during the First World War, directed by Peter Weir (1981). Students are asked to view each of the films prior to class. In class, students will discuss their views of the films and the instructor will talk about the cultural, social, artistic and/or historical aspects of the films. Discussion questions will be provided at the beginning of the course. All classes include film clips. • Facilitated discussion. Please note: Students will need to watch each film prior to class day. All films are available as part of Netflix’s DVD plan or with Amazon Prime. Sandy Reul has taught five previous film courses at OLLI on international cinema. She was inspired to teach this course after visiting the continent (nine times from 1994 to 2009) and seeing many Aussie films. The award-winning films featured in this course are some of her favorites.

• 4 Thu, April 28 - May 19, 9-10:15 a.m. • In person at Judea Reform Congregation, Durham • Maximum: 20; Fee: $50; Course ID: 3444

Performing Arts Guide to Local Jazz IN PERSON: The objective of Guide to Local Jazz is for participants to be able to find local jazz performers and venues of interest once the course is done. As an overview of the local jazz scene, the instructor will first connect participants with the Locavore Jazz website and blog, in which they will find online links to local jazz performers and venues. After that, classes will feature key local performers or venue operators who will talk about their performances. Some of these classes will include live performances; all will include video/audio recordings. As in prior classes, participants likely will ask many questions that will lead to further discussion of how local jazz musicians/ venues survive and how they do what they do. By the end of the course, participants will be familiar enough with local jazz performers and venues to decide for themselves what jazz they want to seek out. • Lecture + Q&A. Peter Burke has been a jazz fan since listening to big band swing jazz as a kid. He’s even tracked it to exotic places — including a wonderful cellar club in Lithuania and the annual Madajazzcar Festival — and now to the Triangle area. Returning to Carrboro in 2011, he found a “warm bed” of local jazz, which led to the Guide to Local Jazz course in 2013 and to the Locavore Jazz website/ blog in 2014. He’s kept at both since then, adding “extravore” online jazz links during the COVID-19 pandemic.

• 5 Wed, April 27 - May 25, 1:30-3 p.m. • In person at Judea Reform Congregation, Durham • Maximum: 30; Fee: $60; Course ID: 1832

Bernstein on Broadway 101 ONLINE: Leonard Bernstein was arguably the most famous figure in American classical music in the 20th century — a noted conductor, composer and educator. After the success of his score for Jerome Robbins’ 1942 ballet “Fancy Free,” they enlisted Betty Comden and Adolph Green to expand it into the full-length musical “On the Town.” Bernstein followed this landmark work with “Wonderful Town” (1953), “Candide” (1956) and “West Side Story” (1957) — shows that continue to be performed around the world. This course will focus on the distinctive qualities of these four shows as well as Bernstein’s “Mass” (1971). Students will become familiar with the librettos and scores of each show, and they will learn how these works are both “a part of” and “apart from” Bernstein’s other compositions. The course is primarily lecture with video and audio clips, but there will be opportunities to ask questions and make comments in each class. Additional resources will be available through a course website. • Lecture + Q&A. Alan Teasley began his career as a high school English and drama teacher. After his retirement from the Durham Public Schools, he worked as a professor in Duke’s Master of Arts in Teaching program. He is an avid theatergoer with a particular fondness for American musicals. He has taught seven previous courses on musical theater for OLLI.

• 5 Thu, April 28 - May 26, 9-10:15 a.m. • Online via Zoom; Sessions are recorded • Maximum: 200; Fee: $60; Course ID: 3446

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Performing Arts

Photography

Marvelous Mezzos

Intro to iPhone Photography

ONLINE: Why do tenors and sopranos get all the love? It’s time to recognize those marvelous mezzos without whom we wouldn’t have “Carmen” or “The Barber of Seville,” not to mention Cherubino in “The Marriage of Figaro”! Sit back and enjoy or lean in and share your opinions, as you join us for the facts, figures and videos of greats like Janet Baker, Marilyn Horne and Teresa Berganza, plus the best of Cecilia Bartoli, Joyce DiDonato, Frederica von Stade and more. No opera experience necessary to learn and enjoy. • Facilitated discussion.

ONLINE: The best camera is the one that you have with you. Maybe that’s why the iPhone has become the predominant camera in use today, and “iPhoneographers” take and share more images than photographers with any other camera. This course will enable iPhone users to understand and master the use of their feature-rich iPhone camera. Topics will include: accessing and using the built-in camera app; editing to improve images using Apple and third-party apps; storing image files through Apple and other cloud providers; sharing images on social media, including Instagram, email and messaging; and in-class practice using the iPhone for travel, portrait and abstract photography. In this course, students will have opportunities to practice, then share, images in an open noncritical environment. • Lecture + Q&A, Facilitated discussion, Active Skill Learning.

Please note: The instructor considers the recommended books great background for the course, and excellent resources to learn more. Recommended texts: • Fred Plotkin and Placido Domingo, “Opera 101: A Complete Guide to Learning and Loving Opera” (9780786880256) • Matthew Aucoin, “The Impossible Art: Adventures in Opera” (9780374175382) • Denis Forman, “A Night at the Opera” (9780670019489) Barry Schoenfeld has over 40 years of experience in marketing, advertising, research, social media and consulting in New York and Los Angeles. He moved to the desert in 2014 and almost immediately began teaching at OLLI (California State University, San Bernardino; University of California, Riverside; Duke; and Tufts University) in his fields of interest. He teaches from his passions — from opera to social media, archeology to history, mindful meditation to cults, and ballet to current events.

• 5 Wed, April 27 - May 25, 1:30-2:45 p.m. • Online via Zoom; Sessions are recorded • Maximum: 200; Fee: $60; Course ID: 3445

Required: Students should have an iPhone X or later with adequate storage available to add one or two apps. Familiarity with the use of the internet and email is required. Students should attend class using a desktop or laptop computer. Students will share photos on their iPhone via Zoom, or through an online class folder. Students of all skill levels are welcome. Required supplies/fee: Additional iPhone apps will be recommended for use at an estimated cost of $5. Dennis Szerszen is a self-taught photographer in digital and analog photo media. He left a career in the software industry to focus on photography and volunteering. He used time during the pandemic to develop his skills in photographic storytelling. He recently moved to Hillsborough and is in the process of assembling a workspace for traditional photographic processes, including silver, cyanotype and platinum/palladium printing. Dennis exhibits as a member of Triangle Visual Artists group.

• 4 Tue, April 26 - May 17, 1:30-3 p.m. • Online via Zoom • Maximum: 12; Fee: $50; Course ID: 2478 30

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Photography Making Videos: Storytelling With a Smartphone ONLINE: We all have stories to tell. A lot of us grew up on home movies made using an 8 mm camera that told our stories; now we can make movies for “home” and to share more widely using our smartphones. This could be an unrehearsed capture of a special moment, or an interview for an oral history with a family member. It might be a “movie” of your own making, or something created to promote an event. Smartphones and the internet make it easy to share; they also make it easy to produce a quality video. In this course, you learn to shoot, manage lighting, record audio and edit like a professional. Using Filmic Pro, a safe and inexpensive app, and the phone you have in your pocket or purse, soon you will be telling your stories on par with what you could do with a DSLR camera. After the introductory class, the instructor will give weekly assignments that provide a chance to practice what we cover in class. You will get feedback notes from the instructor by email. • Lecture + Q&A, Active Skill Learning. Please note: Bring your phone to class with the app Filmic Pro installed. Required supplies/fee: Students will purchase and install the Filmic Pro app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for a cost of $15. Stephen Knifton is a former cable news senior producer, with time spent at news networks in Toronto and New York City. He currently teaches film and video production at colleges and universities across the U.S. and Canada. His primary focus recently has been teaching classes and professional workshops on both smartphone filmmaking and smartphone storytelling, creating content with a smartphone that’s strategically targeted at social media. His dog’s name is Gordon.

• 5 Tue, April 26 - May 24, 1:30-3 p.m. • Online via Zoom; Sessions are recorded • Maximum: 30; Fee: $60; Course ID: 3449

Photography Inspired by Writing IN PERSON: Presented in a workshop format, this course offers students a chance to explore the interplay between images and words as they respond to writing prompts by taking photographs. If you are looking for excitement and new photo-taking ideas, this course is for you. In the first class sessions, the instructor will introduce examples of photography-writing collaborations. The workshop challenges start with a literal approach — illustrating words with images — and progress to an abstract or poetic approach. Sessions begin with conversations about student work inspired by the previous class. Then we look at examples from the opening class and set a challenge/assignment for the next session using words suggested by the instructor or words that students choose themselves. Participants with all levels of experience in photography are welcome. If you are a writer, join us and bring in your written work to provide an image-making challenge for the group. • Facilitated discussion, Active Skill Learning. Please note: Students will be asked to follow a simple protocol to send digital images and text to the instructor. Susan Simone is a photographer, oral historian and creative nonfiction writer. Her most exciting project playing with words and images was a collaboration with the poet Manjul in Kathmandu, Nepal. She has also combined words and images in documenting community histories, including in “We Are All Housekeepers,” “Portrait of Northside,” “Habit for Humanity” and “Fotos Del Pueblo.” Her recent work is the oral history “Prison From the Inside Out: One Man’s Journey From a Life Sentence to Freedom.”

• 5 Thu, April 28 - May 26, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. • In person at Judea Reform Congregation, Durham • Maximum: 12; Fee: $60; Course ID: 3442

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Religion & Philosophy The Evangelical South: Eccentric, Exceptional and How It Got That Way IN PERSON: A few years ago, The Economist magazine opined that religion, even more than race relations, makes the South an exceptional section of the U.S. Indeed, this “Bible Belt” — site of the Scopes evolution trial, home base for such prominent evangelicals as Joel Osteen, Jerry Falwell and Billy Graham — is a prayerful place: Writer Flannery O’Connor described it as “Christ haunted,” and scholar Dennis Owen has written, “Southern Protestantism and Southern culture are as inseparable as bourbon and fruitcake.” But it wasn’t always so. Through lectures, with questions encouraged, the course looks at, in particular, the white variety of Southern faith from its almost agnostic beginnings through evangelicalism’s awakening, accommodation with secular values and sectional schisms on up to present-day “values voters.” Along the way, we’ll consider some exceptions to the evangelical rule and such counterconventional manifestations as speaking in tongues, faith healing and, yes, handling snakes. • Lecture + Q&A. Please note: Books are recommended as supplements for anyone who would like to pursue topics covered in class in greater depth and detail. Recommended texts: • Christine Leigh Heyrman, “Southern Cross: The Beginnings of the Bible Belt” (9780807847169) • Randall J. Stephens, “The Fire Spreads: Holiness and Pentecostalism in the American South” (9780674026728) • Charles Reagan Wilson and Mark Silk (eds.), “Religion and Public Life in the South: In the Evangelical Mode” (9780759106352)

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Southern born and bred, Jim Wise is a graduate of both Duke (B.A.) and UNC (M.A.) who wrote his master’s thesis on millenarian churches in western North Carolina. He is a retired reporter, editor and columnist with Durham newspapers and has taught OLLI courses on regional culture since 1999. Wise is the author of several books of local lore including “On Sherman’s Trail: The Civil War’s North Carolina Climax,” “Durham: A Bull City Story” and “Durham Tales.”

• 5 Tue, April 26 - May 24, 9-10:30 a.m. • In person at Judea Reform Congregation, Durham • Maximum: 12; Fee: $60; Course ID: 3448

French Jewry: The Long History See listing on page 20.

Art of Early India: Stupas, Temples and Gods See listing on page 13.

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Science & Technology Beyond Cable: Making Smart Streaming Choices

Predicting the Future

ONLINE: Whether you still subscribe to cable TV or not, when it comes to the ever-expanding selection of streaming video content, deciding what to watch and how to watch it can be daunting. This updated course guides students through the maze of technology and content available today to help them make the best use of their time and money on streaming services, and, for some, guides them through whether and how to drop cable TV service. Learn the basics of over-the-air broadcasts, streaming devices (e.g., Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV) and how both on-demand and live streaming services work. We’ll cover details on connecting and using devices and services, and explore online resources to find content and choose services. Participants are encouraged to log their TV viewing prior to beginning the course to help them in planning. This course will empower students to create a personalized game plan for a more thoughtful, cost-effective and enjoyable viewing experience. • Lecture + Q&A. Howard Koslow has over 30 years’ experience as a software developer at IBM. Now retired, he continues to explore technology for creative and productive uses as well as to teach others to embrace it. He has been teaching and updating this popular course since 2018. Howard also volunteers as chair of the IT Committee for OLLI.

• 5 Thu, April 28 - May 26, 1:30-2:45 p.m. • Online via Zoom; Sessions are recorded • Maximum: 200; Fee: $60; Course ID: 3459

ONLINE: In this lecture-based course, we will look at how predicting has been done from the earliest times to the present day and the ways it infuses society today. We will examine how advances in science and technology have led to more accurate forecasting of weather and other natural phenomena, and how it is now commonplace to build models to make predictions in areas as disparate as advertising, elections and pandemics. We will also look at how art, music, language and other less obvious areas are being modeled using recent significant advances in artificial intelligence. We will examine the different ways predicting is done, and how these methods are used in all these fields. Students will learn how prediction is the basis of a large number of industries and, in fact, most human activities. Students will be better prepared to evaluate the reliability of “expert” predictions, and to understand how companies like Google, Facebook and Amazon use their data to predict their behavior. • Lecture + Q&A. John Prager has degrees in mathematics (two), computer science and artificial intelligence. For his entire 40-plus-year career, he held research positions at IBM, where most of his time was spent building AI systems in which model building and predicting (and evaluating) outcomes were a big part. His group designed and built the Watson system that won on “Jeopardy!” in 2011. John has taught an AI course at OLLI twice, along with a lecture on cryptic crosswords last winter.

• 4 Tue, April 26 - May 17, 9-10:15 a.m. • Online via Zoom; Sessions are recorded • Maximum: 50; Fee: $50; Course ID: 3457

Science & Technology Microsoft Windows: The Basics and Beyond

Getting the Most From Your Mac

IN PERSON: This course is for Windows 10 or Windows 11 users who want to learn about navigating and using Windows. In the first class, you learn the basic operations to navigate successfully within Windows and discover how a Windows computer can be made more accessible by using voice and touch. Windows settings are demystified, and you discover how to change the appearance of Windows to adapt to your style. The second class covers applications in more detail along with how to manage your data in files, folders and even the cloud. The third class delves into security and privacy issues and solutions. Also covered is how to update and maintain your computer. In the final class, other topics are explored, such as networking, computer interfaces and encryption. We’ll end by looking at what’s next in computing. The course is presented in a lab setting where all questions are welcome. Students are required to bring their own laptop to follow along and participate in class activities. • Lecture + Q&A, Facilitated discussion.

IN PERSON: Ever get the feeling you could be doing a lot more with your Mac? Apple has created an amazing product with a ton of useful features, but most people barely scratch the surface. This course will help you get the most out of your Macintosh computer, covering everything from everyday keyboard shortcuts and file management techniques, to organizing your photos, email and music, and even increasing your security and privacy! It will cover recently added fun features in FaceTime, Messages, Mail, Maps, Safari, Preview, Notes and Reminders. The instructor will also show how to set up Time Machine and FileVault, how to manage your notifications and Focus modes, and how to enable some great new privacy features. There will be hands-on practice and exercises in class. • Active Skill Learning.

Required: A laptop with Windows 10 or Windows 11 installed is required for this course. Should the course be moved online, any computer running Windows 10 or Windows 11 will suffice. David Talaski is a 30-year computer industry veteran who has worked with computers and Windows operating systems from the 1980s to today. He has worked with Windows throughout his career designing custom silicon chips, building computing systems and assembling his own computers. He has worked for companies large and small, from General Motors to 10-person startups in Silicon Valley, California. He is currently employed at Microsoft in North Carolina developing memory caches for microprocessors.

• 4 Tue, May 3-24, 1:30-3 p.m. • In person at Judea Reform Congregation, Durham • Maximum: 12; Fee: $50; Course ID: 3462 34

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Please note: The course will cover macOS Monterey and Big Sur. Students should have basic knowledge of the Mac operating system and know how to use a web browser. They should bring their laptops to class. If a student only owns a desktop Mac (iMac, Mac mini, etc.), they will have to take good notes. The course slides will be available for download from our course website. Carey Parker is a retired software engineer, author, blogger, podcast host and privacy/security evangelist.

• 5 Wed, April 27 - May 25, 1:30-3 p.m. • In person at Judea Reform Congregation, Durham • Maximum: 12; Fee: $60; Course ID: 3463

In-Person Courses at JRC Education Building, Judea Reform Congregation, 1933 West Cornwallis Road, Durham

Science & Technology Demystifying Neurology: What’s Wrong With My Brain ONLINE: This course is a five-lecture survey of common neurological problems that members of the OLLI audience and their families face quite frequently. My intent, as a retired neurologist, is to explain these often frightening and confusing issues to the intelligent lay public in a way that helps foster further understanding of these conditions. This course will be in lecture format with post-lecture questions and answers. The topics to be covered are: 1) migraine and other headaches, 2) disorders of memory (Alzheimer’s and related conditions), 3) Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders, 4) neuropathy and other neuromuscular disorders and 5) a review of how CT scans and MRI scans work. The intent of the course is to help the general layperson understand these complex issues so they can be better prepared to work with their health care providers and family members. • Lecture + Q&A. Steven “Mitch” Freedman was born and raised in Philadelphia. He earned a B.A. from Haverford College, earned an M.D. from the University of Pennsylvania and did his neurology training at Duke. He served in the U.S. Army at Fort Bragg. He then practiced neurology in Raleigh. As an adjunct professor of neurology at UNC-Chapel Hill, he has taught medical students and physicians for 40 years. His wife and he have two sons and three grandchildren. They enjoy art and classical music.

• 5 Tue, April 26 - May 24, 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. • Online via Zoom; Sessions are recorded • Maximum: 30; Fee: $60; Course ID: 3435

Five Big Ideas in Biology ONLINE: The past 50 years have seen a total transformation in the way we think about living organisms and the things we can do with them. This lecture course will focus on five areas — cell biology, genetics, comparative physiology, animal locomotion and neurophysiology — in which new ideas have upended our understanding of the nature of life and revealed possibilities for the radical restructuring of our collective and individual pursuits. We will see how biology has become thoroughly integrated into the natural sciences, drawing techniques from all the others and returning insights that improve and extend each of them. We will examine how our own biology intimately affects our worldview and has a profound influence on what we can and do know. Anyone who is looking for an illuminating synopsis of the queen of sciences will profit from the perspectives offered here. • Lecture + Q&A. Please note: Course material will be available on the course website. This course is for anyone who has an interest in the philosophy of biology; no prior knowledge is required. Students may want to find a recent edition of a standard biology textbook for reference or look things up online. John Eylers has a Ph.D. from Duke in zoology plus 50 years of teaching experience in general biology, physiology and biotechnology as well as research into the biomechanics of echinoderm connective tissues. After postdoctoral studies at the University of Leeds, England, he taught in a number of universities in Georgia and North Carolina. He is particularly interested in fostering biological thinking among those engaged in other fields or those who just want to know what it means to be alive.

• 5 Thu, April 28 - May 26, 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. • Online via Zoom; Sessions are recorded • Maximum: 200; Fee: $60; Course ID: 3443

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Science & Technology Radioactive: Human Health, History and Use of Radionuclides

James Webb Space Telescope: Cosmic Revolution

ONLINE: Although radioactivity was only discovered in the late 19th century, it has had a rapid impact on our world. We will start with a brief introduction to the science and history of radioactivity before moving onto case studies. To develop an understanding of radionuclides, we will discuss their use for scientific pursuits (geochronology, environmental tracers) while considering their technological uses (weapons, energy, medicine) and natural and anthropogenic occurrences in the environment (rocks, groundwater, air, homes). Students will gain an awareness of human interactions with radionuclides and a relative understanding of radioactivity and health. Classes will be structured with time for questions and answers during and after the lecture. A course website will have suggested but not required readings and other relevant materials for a more in-depth understanding of the topics covered. • Lecture + Q&A.

ONLINE: What is the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), and why was it created? How will it revolutionize our view of the cosmos? How was one picture taken by the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) instrumental in the creation and design of the JWST? Here, we explore the history and personalities involved in the creation of this critical HST image, the questions it raised and how that influenced the design of the JWST. To put this image in context, we start with a history of cosmology from ancient times, Greek times and the Renaissance to modern times, when burning cosmic questions prompted the creation of first the HST and now the JWST. We then talk about the science of the JWST, and the unprecedented engineering challenges of the telescope. At the end of the course, students will have an overview of cosmology, the histories of the HST and the JWST, the science that both have done and will do and, finally, proof that the JWST is, in fact, more than worth the 25 years and $10 billion that it cost. • Lecture + Q&A.

Gordon Williams is a Ph.D. student in earth and climate science at Duke and is working on projects using isotopes and radionuclides as contaminant tracers. Rachel Coyte holds a Ph.D. in earth and climate science from Duke and is currently a postdoctoral researcher at the Ohio State University. Rachel’s expertise is in environmental geochemistry, and she has taught two previous OLLI courses covering similar subject areas.

• 5 Thu, April 28 - May 26, 1:30-2:45 p.m. • Online via Zoom; Sessions are recorded • Maximum: 30; Fee: $60; Course ID: 3439

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Prerequisites: The course is designed for all levels of students, both scientists and nonscientists. Brand Fortner is a teaching professor at NC State University where he teaches astronomy, astrophysics and physics and adjunct professor of physics at UNC. He earned a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois in high energy astrophysics. He founded two scientific software companies, and previously held positions at NASA and Johns Hopkins University. Brand has written books on color vision and technical data, and is in high demand for his public lectures on all things astronomical.

• 5 Wed, April 27 - May 25, 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. • Online via Zoom; Sessions are recorded • Maximum: 200; Fee: $60; Course ID: 3438

Science & Technology

Society & Culture

Quantum Physics: A Historical Perspective

The 1619 Project: A Discussion Group

ONLINE: Modern life depends on quantum physics. This course examines the seemingly bizarre ideas underlying everyday items like cellphones, TVs and automobiles that defy common sense. We look at scientists’ efforts over the last century to understand the microscopic quantum world. We show how these understandings have been translated into the practical applications we now rely on. After this course, students should understand how we became aware of the quantum world, the major personalities involved in the development of that awareness and a descriptive understanding of the basic physical principles. The recommended book is for those in the course who want to delve deeper and get another view of the development of quantum physics. The lectures should be understandable without the book. • Lecture + Q&A.

ONLINE: Two years ago, The New York Times published The 1619 Project, a series of essays curated by Nikole Hannah-Jones that claims the full origin story of the United States begins in 1619 with the arrival of the White Lion and the captive and enslaved peoples it carried, rather than the arrival of the Mayflower one year later in 1620. The project received polarized national attention: Hannah-Jones won a Pulitzer Prize for her work while lawmakers introduced bills at the federal and state legislative levels to defund public schools that taught The 1619 Project K-12 curriculum. This course is a discussion group for the 2021 extended and revised book version of The 1619 Project. The book contains historical essays and short fiction from a range of esteemed contributors and examines the legacy of enslavement in the United States. Together, we will read and discuss the specific ideas, themes and stories within the book. • Facilitated discussion.

Please note: This course is appropriate for students with and without scientific backgrounds. Recommended text: • Carl J. Pratt, “Quantum Physics for Beginners: From Wave Theory to Quantum Computing” (9798718003864) Professor Don Ellison obtained his Ph.D. in 1982 from the Catholic University of America. He has been on the physics faculty of NC State University since 1987 and emeritus since 2013. Before that he was a researcher at NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center and the University of Maryland. He has taught and done research on the theory of cosmic rays, particle acceleration in high-energy astrophysics and the modeling of supernova remnants.

• 4 Wed, April 27 - May 18, 9-10:15 a.m. • Online via Zoom • Maximum: 50; Fee: $50; Course ID: 3441

Please note: Students do not have to read the book in its entirety before the course starts; we will read specific chapters ahead of each class. However, our discussions will be more generative if students come to the first meeting familiar with the table of contents and/or having read a few of the chapters on their own. Required text: • Nikole Hannah-Jones, “The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story” (9780593230572) Irene Newman is a Ph.D. candidate in American studies at UNC-Chapel Hill who studies white power organizing in the late 20th century. She is a field scholar for the Southern Oral History Program and an associate editor for the journal “Southern Cultures.” Irene’s M.A. thesis on the Greensboro massacre won a GEAD Impact award. She is a returning OLLI instructor and really enjoys learning from OLLI students through discussion of complex topics.

• 5 Tue, April 26 - May 24, 9-10:15 a.m. • Online via Zoom • Maximum: 25; Fee: $60; Course ID: 3447 Return to Course Indexes

Society & Culture Symposia: Mind-Expanding Excursions and Diversions ONLINE: Symposia returns for another online course to provide deep dives into a thoughtfully curated array of topics. Our goal is to provide you with valuable new insights into important aspects of contemporary life that may not have caught your attention otherwise. This term, we will take full advantage of virtual classroom technology to hear speakers from far-off places, as well as those who are close at hand. The opportunity to pose questions to these experts is a key feature of Symposia. • Lecture + Q&A. Guest Speakers: April 26 • Dale Farran, Ph.D. Improving the Life Chances for Children in Poverty: Universal Pre-K Is Not the Answer Dale Farran, former professor at the Peabody College of Education and Human Development at Vanderbilt University and the founder of the Peabody Research Institute, will discuss the findings of her research on early childhood development. President Biden’s Build Back Better bill contains funding for universal prekindergarten, based on the belief that young children “need school, not day care.” Research reveals just the opposite is true: Poor children need care, the same as children from higher income families. The evidence suggests long-term negative effects from being in school at ages 3 and 4. Public money would be better spent on improving the fragmented child care system in the U.S. and supporting poor families. May 3 • Andrew Janiak, Ph.D. The Forgotten Women of Modern Philosophy, Rediscovered! Andrew Janiak, the former chair of the Department of Philosophy at Duke, will discuss the contributions of women to the development of philosophy. For generations, students have learned that the history of modern philosophy 38

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involved the works of great philosophers like Rene Descartes, John Locke and Immanuel Kant. The all-male canon was based on the assumption that the historical exclusion of women from universities and scientific academies (like the Royal Society in London) prevented them from contributing to philosophical developments. Recent research indicates that this assumption is false. Despite their exclusion from most European academic institutions, women like Anne Conway in England, Princess Elisabeth in Holland and Emilie du Chatelet in France contributed substantially to the development of philosophy. May 10 • Dennis Blair, Adm., U.S. Navy (Retired) Russia + China vs. the U.S. Adm. Blair is a former U.S. director of national intelligence and commander of U.S. forces in the Pacific region, with 34 years’ service in the Navy. He is currently focused on the growing cooperation between Russia and China with regard to aligning and furthering their common regional interests and autocratic political systems to counter the growing democratic and economic strength of the West. He will discuss the effects of the cooperation between these two powers and what the U.S. can do about it. May 17 • James Demarest, Ph.D. The Science and Business of Making a New Medicine James Demarest spent more than 30 years in biomedical research and pharmaceutical research and development, including at the National Institutes of Health, Duke and Glaxo Wellcome. In his presentation, Demarest will explore why there are many prescription medications approved by the Food and Drug Administration for a variety of illnesses, diseases and symptoms, but not for all! Why is that? He will explain the factors that influence the pharmaceutical industry’s approaches to drug discovery, clinical development and commercialization of new medicines.

Society & Culture Symposia continued May 24 • Anthony Galanos, M.D. Working Through Grief Anthony Galanos founded the geriatric medicine consult service at Duke University Hospital and the palliative care program. His teaching and lecturing all now center on personal and professional grief, which he has encountered firsthand in his own life. He will share valuable insights from his work and experience, and engage us in discussion of our particular concerns. Facilitators: Ed Cox is a retired oncologist. His current interests include ecology, climate change, renewable energy and the influence of food on health and longevity. He has taught OLLI courses on these subjects. Jim Hollowood was a manager in educational and nonprofit organizations. He helped create an OLLI public policy interest group and served on the Duke Medical Institutional Review Board. Mike Smith is a retired marketing executive. He organized the OLLI at Duke Wine Society and has been an OLLI instructor. He serves on the Duke Medical Institutional Review Board. Tony Waraksa started Symposia in the Winter 2006 term, and if it was on his resume it would be the position he’s held the longest in his career. His career included the design and development of clinical/analytical instrumentation and executive positions in small high-tech companies.

• 5 Tue, April 26 - May 24, 1:30-2:45 p.m. • Online via Zoom • Maximum: 200; Fee: $60; Course ID: 3096

Intro to LGBTQ+ Identities: Real People, Real Learning ONLINE: Are you struggling to keep up with evolving terminology around LGBTQ+ identities or curious to learn more about current research and understanding? In this course, participants will be introduced to the broad spectrum of

gender and sexual identities. Beginning with the “building blocks” of biological sex, gender identity, gender expression and sexual identity, we’ll extend our learning into nonbinary and transgender identities and explore intersections among gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity and other facets of social identity. The course will blend fact-based research with real-life stories from the LGBTQ+ community to create an engaging and trustworthy approach to learning about topics that few people have had the opportunity to understand. The format will be roughly two-thirds lecture, with 20 to 30 minutes allocated for engagement activities and discussion in each class. Required content (up to 45 minutes per week in articles, videos and podcasts) will be available online. • Lecture + Q&A. Required: There will be some homework, utilizing content freely available on the website www.identiversity.org. Kathleen Clark (Ph.D., American Studies, Yale University) has more than 25 years of experience in higher education, including over 15 years as a faculty member at the University of Georgia, where her research and teaching focused on women’s and gender history. Currently, Clark serves as chief learning officer at Identiversity, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting learning and understanding around gender and sexual identity. Krista Tillman is the chief operating officer for Identiversity Inc. In that role she leads all operations including finance, education products and services, technology and business operations. Previously, she served as a corporate officer with AT&T/BellSouth, BellSouth North Carolina president of operations, and held several operational, strategy and leadership roles over her 28-year corporate career. She transitioned to higher education, serving in senior administrative roles over the last 12 years.

• 3 Thu, April 28 - May 12, 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. • Online via Zoom • Maximum: 24; Fee: $40; Course ID: 3452

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Society & Culture My Neighbor’s Voice: A Model for Deep Listening in Our Divided Culture ONLINE: My Neighbor’s Voice: A Model for Deep Listening in Our Divided Culture brings participants together in a moderated format to discuss community questions that belong to all of us. We will work through five categories of questions: American culture, our society, health and the environment, civic rights and responsibilities, and political thought. These categories provide the framework for each week. During our class, each participant will have an equal opportunity to answer a question and then listen without question or commentary to their neighbors as they answer a similar question within the same category. At the end of the exercise, we open up the floor for discussion around the questions and/or the experience. Our goal is to give participants a concrete experience in the practice of listening that they can then take into their communities to be a part of the process of bridging the divides in a positive, respectful and hopeful way. • Facilitated discussion. Please note: The recommended book, “The Righteous Mind,” is a good background read for the premise of this course, which is trying to bridge the gaps in our ability to listen to one another, no matter where we are coming from.

Recommended text: • Jonathan Haidt, “The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion” (9780307455772) Mary Anne Inglis is a 1982 graduate of Duke with a degree in political science/international relations. She managed four of her husband’s U.S. Congressional campaigns (Bob Inglis, Duke ’81) and then pursued her love of teaching ELS at Ecole Francaise Bilingue in Greenville, South Carolina. She brings a unique perspective on the importance of listening to all participants based on her experience in bringing different voices together. Victoria Chance is a graduate of Furman University and received a master’s in contemplative education at Naropa University. She taught English for 28 years in the Greenville County public schools. She brings a wealth of skills to the table as an instructor and facilitator.

• 5 Thu, April 28 - May 26, 1:30-2:45 p.m. • Online via Zoom • Maximum: 30; Fee: $60; Course ID: 3437

The Evangelical South: Eccentric, Exceptional and How It Got That Way See listing on page 32.

History as the Unvarnished Truth Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture

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Wellness Activities Qigong: Finding Peace in “Interesting” Times

Yoga Nidra: Systematic Relaxation

ONLINE: Qigong (chee-goong, energy training) refers to exercises designed to enhance personal vitality for healing, wellness, resilience, emotional balance and spiritual progress. During this short course, students will focus on easy-to-follow movements matched to breathing and visualizations to assist in sensing and cultivating our Qi (life energy). We will strengthen the flow of energy through the organ channels used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), and study Golden Ball Qigong, Rising Lotus Medical Qigong and selections from the ancient Five Animal Frolics. These practices foster a brighter outlook and a sense of peace and purpose in daily living. • Active Skill Learning.

ONLINE: Yoga nidra is a systematic approach to relaxation. Research has shown that yoga nidra can get people into the same brain wave pattern as deep sleep while they remain aware. Students in the instructor’s classes often remark on how relaxed and refreshed they feel after a 30-minute practice. Using lecture, gentle movement, guided breathing and yoga nidra, students will learn about and experience specific techniques and practices. Each class will have a different focus. The practice will always include deep relaxation, but, for example, may focus on healing, improving cognition or connecting to the heart. Students of all levels can benefit from yoga nidra. • Active Skill Learning.

Please note: The recommended book is for reference only. It is not necessary for class participation. Recommended text: • Kenneth S. Cohen, “The Way of Qigong” (9780345395290) Jay Dunbar (M.A., Duke, English Literature; Ph.D., UNC-Chapel Hill, education) has studied qigong since 1975 with masters Liang Shouyu, Yang Jwingming, Shi Zhengzhong, Paul Gallagher and Lisa O’Shea, among others. He has produced a DVD on the rare 18 Immortals Qigong, and has taught in the Triangle since 1979 and for OLLI since 2003. Dr. Jay is director of the Magic Tortoise Taijiquan School (magictortoise.com).

• 5 Thu, April 28 - May 26, 9-10:15 a.m. • Online via Zoom; Sessions are recorded • Maximum: 200; Fee: $60; Course ID: 2151

Please note: Suggested props to have available for class: a blanket or bolster to place under your knees; a small pillow (not a big bed pillow), a cervical pillow or a soft blanket to support your head and neck; a soft cloth such as a scarf to cover your eyes; a blanket for warmth; and a yoga mat, especially if you practice on an unpadded hard floor. Eileen Friars is a certified ParaYoga Nidra teacher. While taking master trainings with Yogarupa Rod Stryker, Eileen was so impressed with the effects of yoga nidra that she became certified to teach it. She has taught classes in person and has been teaching on Zoom over the last two years. She has experienced great benefits from the practice herself and enjoys sharing it with others. Student comment: “Thank you for this gift of deep relaxation. I felt soooo good after our practice today.”

• 4 Mon, April 25 - May 16, 3:30-4:45 p.m. • Online via Zoom • Maximum: 30; Fee: $50; Course ID: 3315

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Wellness Activities Modern Bridge Bidding II

Chess Refresh 2022

ONLINE: Would you like to improve your competitive bidding? Join us for this course, which is a continuation of Modern Bridge Bidding I. In this course, participants will learn modern competitive tools such as the negative, support and balancing doubles, as well as preemptive bids and conventional cue bids. Participants will also learn the basics of slam bidding in no-trump and suit contracts. • Active Skill Learning.

IN PERSON: Exercise your brain using strategy, analysis and creative thinking while enjoying the “royal game” of chess. The competitive elements of the game will be suppressed in this course in favor of cooperation and exploring options. Course content will be based on the needs of individual participants. Most of our students have not played chess for decades, but find renewed joy in revisiting this great game. We will study the value and focus of each chess piece as it relates to the others. The element of competition will be mitigated as we explore ideas. Each class will be comprised of formal instruction followed by hands-on exercises. We will play in tandem, in pairs and individually. Each lesson is standalone, so missing a class will not impact participant progress. Homework is strictly voluntary, and involves solving challenging chess puzzles. The only mandate is to have fun while playing the game of chess. • Active Skill Learning.

Prerequisites: Participants must have completed Modern Bridge Bidding I or any other equivalent bidding class. Required supplies/fee: There is a $20 fee, payable to the instructor, for access to the online playing platform. Henry Meguid is the current president of the American Bridge Teachers’ Association (ABTA) and the winner of the 2018 ABTA Teacher of the Year award. He is an American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) certified online teacher and an ABTA master teacher, the highest bridge teacher certification in North America.

• 5 Tue, April 26 - May 24, 1:30-3:30 p.m. • Online via Zoom • Maximum: 32; Fee: $60; Course ID: 3460

Demystifying Neurology: What’s Wrong With My Brain See listing on page 35.

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Please note: Although all skill levels are welcome, this is not an introductory course. Knowledge of how to play the game is expected. Rosalyn B. Katz wrote “Start Playing Chess Today!,” “Play Better Chess Today!,” “Mensa Chess” and “Chess in the Classroom.” Her cartoon, “Zaria,” was published in Chess Life for 14 years. Roz was president and CEO of Executive Training Concepts, and consulted to such organizations as AT&T, Bellcore, NY Telephone Company, Sony, PSE&G, Merck, Sun Microsystems, Mercedes-Benz, Exxon and NASA. Roz is currently managing editor of The North Carolina Gambit, distributed monthly by ncchess.org. Charles J. Pole is an expert chess player who will happily critique games played after class time. He is considered an aficionado of board games and strategy games on the computer. He is also a passionate student of history, particularly of military history, Napoleon and Alexander the Great.

• 5 Thu, April 28 - May 26, 1:30-3:30 p.m. • In person at Judea Reform Congregation, Durham • Maximum: 30; Fee: $60; Course ID: 2388

Wellness Activities

Writing

Emotional Intelligence: Getting To Know Yourself & Others

Short-Form Memoir: Stories From the Heart

ONLINE: How well do you know yourself? Are you aware of your full range of emotions? In today’s world, we spend most of our time focused outward, trying to understand the world around us. But what about the world within us? How can we understand our inner world better? Emotional Intelligence: Getting To Know Yourself and Others is a fun, engaging and foundational course that teaches basic concepts about emotions to help us better understand ourselves and others. Join us for this interactive course to learn more about your inner world of emotions! Students will learn how to: 1) increase their confidence in managing challenging emotions by working through exercises designed to help them deal with negative emotions, 2) reduce stress and anxiety when faced with an emotional trigger, and 3) build more effective relationships using tools designed to help them understand who they are emotionally and why they do what they do. • Lecture + Q&A, Facilitated discussion. Please note: This will be interactive. Students will want to have functioning video and microphone for class discussions and group activities. The recommended book is for reference only. Recommended text: • Daniel Coleman, “Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ” (9780553383713) Valerie Duncan holds a Ph.D. in industrial and organizational psychology from Capella University, a graduate certification in training and development from NC State University, an M.A. in organization development from Fielding Graduate University, an MBA from Eastern University, and a B.S. in business administration from La Salle University. Val previously taught Emotional Intelligence: Getting To Know Yourself and Others in 2019 at OLLI.

• 5 Wed, April 27 - May 25, 3:30-4:45 p.m. • Online via Zoom • Maximum: 30; Fee: $60; Course ID: 2856

“Write what should not be forgotten.” —Isabel Allende ONLINE: Write about the people, places and times from your life. Write for yourself, for your friends and family, or for eventual publication. Together, online, we will explore short forms like personal essays, vignettes and narrative poems. You will have opportunities to read what you’ve written and receive positive feedback. At the end of the course, you will have increased trust in your creative intuition, and you can expect to leave with the beginnings of 10-plus stories from the heart (prose or verse). You may focus on a project, or go with the flow. This approach works for writers at all levels, including beginners. The instructor will provide source materials: craft essays and examples of writing selected to demonstrate literary techniques and elicit memories from your life and the lives of others you’ve encountered. Required: a notebook and pen, an open mind, a kind heart. • Active Skill Learning. Please note: No prior writing experience is necessary. Examples used will be unique to this term. Synchronicity attracted recovering CEO Maia Williams to the central highlands of Mexico in 2011 for “a year of living creatively.” Over the next four years, she was named co-director of San Miguel de Allende’s international writers’ conference, founded Prose & Poetry Cafes, launched a bilingual arts and culture magazine, and began leading creative writing workshops focused primarily on short-form memoir written in prose and verse.

• 5 Mon, April 25 - May 23, 3:30-5:30 p.m. • Online via Zoom • Maximum: 14; Fee: $80; Course ID: 3197

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Writing Poetry: Writing the Wild Mind

Self-Edit Like a Pro: Creative Nonfiction

IN PERSON: Writing poetry can be fun! After reading model poems, students will be invited to write their own poems based on the model, and share their poems in class. Plan on fascinating discussions! You will also receive the instructor’s observations on your poem in an email. For our prompts, one week we’ll read a poem by Robert Pinsky that free-associates memory after memory. You’ll then create a stream-of-thought poem, allowing free-flying images from Mickey Mantle to Aunt Mable to the ThighMaster. We’ll borrow a line from Shakespeare and rock it into the 21st century in a prose poem. We’ll read a modern poetic form created by Dorianne Laux in which every line ends with a specific sound, say an S or L sound. One line may finish on “llama,” the next on “waterfall” or “troll,” allowing your poem to unfold into a unique narrative. In opportunities to write new, vibrant variations, spontaneous delights may spring from the wild mind to write a wilder poem in a cascade of aha! moments. • Facilitated discussion.

ONLINE: Together, we will explore reliable self-editing techniques used to polish short forms of writing like personal essays, vignettes and narrative poems. These techniques may also be applied to longer works. Students will generate first drafts in class and subsequent drafts between classes. Bring early drafts of your work to review and mark up in class. You are encouraged, though not required, to periodically share a “before and after” excerpt to illustrate the result of using a specific technique. We’ll begin with big picture items such as consistency, authority and credibility of voice, and narrow our scope each week. At the end of the course, you will have increased confidence in your creative intention and the quality of your writing. Along the way, you will develop a checklist to use as a self-editing process guide. This approach works for writers at all levels, including beginners. The instructor provides source materials. Required: a notebook and pen, an open mind and a kind heart. • Active Skill Learning.

Please note: Participants will send their work to the instructor and must have access to a computer and printer. Weekly prompts and letters will be sent to students through the OLLI student portal.

Please note: If you enjoyed Short Form Memoir: Stories From the Heart, a natural next step in refining your early drafts would be to take Self-Edit Like a Pro. However, Stories From the Heart is not a prerequisite.

Jane Seitel is an expressive arts therapist, writer and teacher. She received a Master of Education in integrated arts in education/expressive therapy from Lesley University and an MFA from Drew University in poetry. She is widely published and the recipient of numerous poetry awards. She enjoys teaching both literature and poetry craft, encouraging creativity in a positive environment. She has taught more than 10 OLLI poetry courses.

Synchronicity attracted recovering CEO Maia Williams to the central highlands of Mexico in 2011 for “a year of living creatively.” Over the next four years, she was named co-director of San Miguel de Allende’s international writers’ conference, founded Prose & Poetry Cafes, launched a bilingual arts and culture magazine, and began leading creative writing workshops focused primarily on short form memoir written in prose and verse. She often edits work prior to its inclusion in the magazine.

• 5 Tue, April 26 - May 24, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. • In person at Judea Reform Congregation, Durham • Maximum: 12; Fee: $80; Course ID: 3453

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• 5 Wed, April 27 - May 25, 1:30-3 p.m. • Online via Zoom • Maximum: 20; Fee: $80; Course ID: 3464

Registration FAQs Members can often find the registration process to be challenging. To make your registration experience easier and less stressful, here are answers to some frequently asked questions. You can find more general FAQs at learnmore.duke.edu/olli. Where do I go to register online? Go to learnmore.duke.edu/olli to view courses. I’m new to OLLI. How do I join? Go to learnmore.duke.edu/olli, click on “Join OLLI,” this will add the OLLI membership to your shopping cart. Click “Checkout.” Fill in the information requested under “I am a new user” and click “Create Account,” you will be taken to a page where you can create an account. After clicking “Continue Checkout,” you will be redirected to complete your purchase securely. Please do not click on the back button at any time as the system processes your credit card information; wait for the system to complete the transaction. We encourage you to purchase a membership before registration opens. I can’t find my username or password. Can you help me? Yes. If you have registered before, you have an account in our registration system. To reestablish your username: 1) Go to learnmore.duke.edu and click on “Student Login.” 2) On the next page, in the left column labeled “I already have an account,” click “Forgot Username” and enter the email you used when you joined OLLI at Duke. The system will email you your username (from learnmore@duke.edu). Look in your email to find the username and write it down or use the copy-and-paste function on your computer. 3) Now go to the student login page and log in using the username you just received. To recover your password: 1) Go to learnmore.duke.edu and click on “Student Login.” 2) On the next page, in the left column labeled “I already have an account,” click “Forgot Password.” Enter your username and click “Continue.” The system will email a new password (from learnmore@duke.edu) that is valid for two hours. If you miss this window, you have to start this process over again. 3) Now go to the student login page and use this new password to log in. Once you have successfully logged in, you can change the password in the profile section of the menu. We encourage you to confirm your username and password before registration to minimize delays. continued

Spring 2022 Registration Registration opens at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, April 12, for Monday and Tuesday courses, and at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, April 13, for Wednesday and Thursday courses.

Registration FAQs How do I change my username or password to something I can actually remember? Log in to the student portal at learnmore.duke.edu/olli. On the left side menu, click on the third option, “Change My Username or Password.” There, on the right side of the screen, you will see three boxes where you can enter a new password. Then click the blue “Save” button. I know my username and password, but they don’t seem to be working. Unless you have changed your username, it will start with a capital “X” followed by all numbers. The system will not accept a lowercase “x.” Also, if you are copying and pasting, make sure there are no added spaces or other symbols in your password. Passwords are case-sensitive. I tried that, and it still doesn’t work. Stop! Do not try it a third time or you will be locked out of the system! Please contact olli@duke.edu to reset your account. How can I tell if I have a paid membership? Log in to the student portal. Click on “My Profile” in the left menu. Next, scroll down to “Membership Information.” There you will find the date your membership expires. If you do not see “Membership Information,” then you do not have an active OLLI membership. To purchase a membership, either: 1) Log in to your account, click on “Special Requests” on the left, add the OLLI membership to your cart and proceed to check out; or 2) purchase your membership when you register for courses (if you do not have an active membership, one will be added to your cart automatically). What’s the fastest way to add courses to my shopping cart? Our website offers different ways to search for courses: 1) Advanced Search Courses Link: The most direct way to find your course is to go to learnmore.duke.edu/olli, click on “Search Courses” located under the photo on the black horizontal menu at the far right and enter the name of the course or the four-digit course ID number. Click on the link to the course, click on “Add to Cart” and follow the steps to checkout. 2) Search by Day of the Week, or by Category, or by Location: Go to learnmore.duke.edu/olli, click the down-triangle labeled “Show” under “Courses” and use the tab “View by day” or “View by category.” Click on the course title to get to the course page, click on “Add to Cart” and follow the steps to checkout. 3) Course Search Box: You may also enter the course ID number or part of the title into the search box that appears on every page at the top right, under the shopping cart symbol. This will search the entire site and may also retrieve results from the PDF version of the course catalog. Click on the appropriate link for the course, click on “Add to Cart” and follow the steps to checkout. Please note: Because this is a Google search box refreshed by Google, it may not have the most up-to-date information. Note: Each course is clearly marked “ONLINE” or “IN PERSON.” Please read the course descriptions carefully before registering. continued

Registration FAQs Why do I have to give my username and password again when I go to check out? For security reasons, the system requires that you log in to your student portal when you are checking out. This is to protect your personal and credit card information. Note: It is not required to log in to the portal before you add courses to your cart. We encourage you to practice logging in before registration days so that you are comfortable with the process. I entered my credit card number at checkout, but the system seemed to lock up. What happened? It is important you check the correct credit card brand when you are checking out. For example, if you enter a Visa card number and check MasterCard by mistake, the system will go into a long hold while it tries to reconcile that the number and card brand don’t match. It will eventually return to normal, with an error message alerting you to reenter your payment information. Where is the paper form? Can I register by calling the office? We cannot accept paper registration forms. All the OLLI staff and OLLI registration team are working remotely; we are not in the office to answer the phone or use the secure credit card terminals. The only way to register is through the online system. If you are experiencing issues with online registration, email learnmore@duke.edu. Where will I find the Zoom links to my online courses? OLLI members who register for online courses will find the Zoom links in their Student Portal, which is found at the same website as that used for course registration. For details, please refer to www.olliatduke.online/studentlink. Can I register and enroll in a recorded online course and only watch the recordings? Yes, you can. Recorded courses are listed in this catalog and listed in the course descriptions. By registering for a recorded course, you will receive all emails and communication from the instructor(s). Recordings are available in the Student Portal; you must be registered for the course to view the recordings. I’m having tech issues. Any helpful hints? Please refer to our OLLI at Duke Online Learning website for more details and helpful hints and tips for Zoom: www.olliatduke.online.

Spring 2022 Registration Registration opens at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, April 12, for Monday and Tuesday courses, and at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, April 13, for Wednesday and Thursday courses.

Back cover: Spring view of the main walkway from the Doris Duke Center to the Roney Fountain and of blooming flowers and trees at the Terrace Garden. Photograph by Les Todd / Duke Photography, 919.684.4391, www.dukephoto.duke.edu © Duke Photography

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