OLLI at Duke - Spring 2023 Course Catalog

Spring 2023

Welcome!

Greetings to you all from the staff of OLLI at Duke! Our excitement for lifelong learning is renewed each term, and we hope the thawing temperatures find you enjoying warmer air wherever you are. We appreciate all of our members and encourage you to share your experience with us — and with friends!

Whether you are looking for lectures, art classes, or engaged discussions (or all three!), we know you will find your next OLLI experience fulfilling. Remember, you can take our online courses from virtually anywhere.

As always, we extend our warmest appreciation to OLLI volunteers, instructors, board members, moderators, class assistants and special interest group (SIG) leaders. You make such a positive impact on the OLLI experience, and we couldn’t do it without you!

Please check out the three-page spread (pages 10 -12) containing information about our final celebratory event for OLLI at Duke’s 45th anniversary. We have also included profiles of several longtime members and links to the videos we premiered at the start of our year-long celebration.

We look forward to seeing you online or in person this spring term.

Chris McLeod, J.D. Director, OLLI at Duke

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 numerous 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

OLLI at Duke is one of the oldest and largest institutes within the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute network. Established in 1977 as the Duke Institute for Learning in Retirement (DILR), the program was renamed the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Duke in 2006 in honor of the Bernard Osher Foundation. Over the last 45 years, membership has grown from the original 42 members to as high as 2,570 members in 2019. Current OLLI at Duke membership is 1,513.

Spring 2023 Registration

Registration for Spring 2023 opens on Tuesday, April 11, at 9 a.m. (ET) for Monday and Tuesday courses and on Wednesday, April 12 , at 9 a.m. (ET) for Wednesday and Thursday courses. To become an OLLI member and create an account, go to learnmore.duke.edu/olli and click “Join OLLI.” We recommend joining in advance of registration. Note: This login information is also used to access your online class sessions.

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

In-Person Learning

For the Spring 2023 term, we will be hosting courses in the Education Building at Judea Reform Congregation (JRC), located at 1933 W. Cornwallis Road in Durham. These courses are marked with the school icon shown above. If you plan to enroll in an in-person course, please read the COVID-19 policy on page 6

Online Learning

Taking courses online is both convenient and accessible. No need to worry about parking or traffic. With Zoom, you have a front-row seat for all your courses. These courses are marked with the Zoom icon shown above.

Many online courses are recorded for enrollees to watch later. You can even enroll in a course to only watch recordings. These are marked with the recording icon:

Zoom Links

Once you register for a course, the Zoom link will be in your Student Portal at learnmore.duke.edu/olli. For detailed directions, please visit www.olliatduke.online/studentlink

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, a headset or earbuds

• A microphone, either internal or external (if speaking in class)

• A webcam, either internal or external (if showing your own video)

• A reliable internet connection (minimum 20 Mbps download speed recommended; www.speedtest.net)

Join us for Zoom Basics & Refresher: Thursday, April 13, 10 a.m. (ET); link will be provided in member newsletter closer to the event.

OLLI at Duke Board of Advisors

2022-2023 Officers

(one-year elected term)

President: Marion Jervay

Vice President: Bobbie Hendrix

Advisors at Large

(two-year elected term)

To 2023: Ben Edwards, Vacant

To 2024: Kenneth Chestnut Sr., Ted Segal

Committee Chairs

(one-year appointed term)

Community Engagement:

Diane Hundley

Curriculum: Beth Anderson

Instructor Relations:

Alan Teasley

Legacy: Lisa Gabriel

Leadership Development: Susan Dennison

Member Engagement: Vacant

Social Activities & Hospitality: Vacant

Space: Peter Blaufeux

Ex officio Board Members

Board Recording Secretary:

Ellen Luken

Director: Chris McLeod

About OLLI at Duke

We are a learning community. OLLI members have wide-ranging interests in history, literature, the natural and social sciences, wellness, the fine arts and current events. Most of our course offerings are based on members’ requests and the expertise and interests of our instructors. Our curriculum is developed by the Curriculum Committee, which is composed of 15 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. 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 at right.

Staying in Touch

When you join the OLLI at Duke mailing list, you’ll receive the OLLI Newsletter with up-to-date information on upcoming events, special workshops and course registration details.

Sign up here; you can unsubscribe at any time.

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 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 Lynne Blake, a former OLLI president, scholarship support is available to those who may not otherwise be able to attend. For information, 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, the full amount of your course fees will be refunded automatically.

Volunteering for OLLI

Contact Information

To join, learn more or register for a course: learnmore.duke.edu/olli

For general and technical questions and member support: olli@duke.edu

For concerns and feedback: Director, OLLI at Duke — Chris.McLeod@duke.edu

For curriculum and volunteer opportunities: Jenny.Levine@duke.edu

For in-person courses/SIGs/ instructor support: Kathy.Parrish@duke.edu

For online courses/communications/technology/instructor support: Betina.Huntwork@duke.edu

For registration inquiries: learnmore@duke.edu

OLLI Course Support Staff

Jonathan Bitner, Beth Bowling, Alease Davis, Annette Gooch, Jay Starks, Annie Taft, Mary Thompson and Beverly Thorpe

Get Involved: Volunteering is a great way to make friends and get connected. 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 Jenny.Levine@duke.edu.

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? Contact Jenny.Levine@duke.edu.

Online 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.

In-Person Class Assistants: If you are interested in supporting instructors as an in-person class assistant or want to find out more, please email Kathy.Parrish@duke.edu

COVID-19 Policy

We appreciate your support and cooperation as we continue to respond to COVID-19 challenges. The guidelines set forth below have been developed with the health and safety of our member ship in mind and in concert with Duke University 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: JRC requires members, instructors and staff to be vaccinated before attending in-person courses. You will not be required to show proof of vaccination. We are relying on the respect and good faith of our members to comply.

Please check learnmore.duke.edu/olli/person-guidelines for the most up-to-date information regarding OLLI’s in-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.

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

Betsy Alden

Henry Blinder

Betsy Bullen

Joe Caddell

Ruth Caccavale

Janice Ching

Margaret Clemen

Ed Cox

Melanie Crain

Cynthia Dessen

Karen Dold

Richard Ellman

Ann Evangelisto

Mary Jo Fickle

Ken Hoover

Arnie Johanson

Juanita Johnson

Doug Longman

Planning Your Course Schedule

Louise Masurat

Char Murphy

Riverdave Owen

Amie Palmer

Dick Prust

Ric Shepherd

Thomas Thorne

Susan Wartell

Dot Wilbur-Brooks

Jim Wright

Alice Zhao

Important Dates

Tuesday & Wednesday, April 11-12

9 a.m. (ET) — Registration opens for Spring courses

Thursday, April 13 10 a.m. (ET) — Zoom

Basics & Refresher

Thursday, April 27 10 a.m. in person and 2 p.m. (ET) online — New Member Meet & Greet

Monday, May 1 Spring courses begin

Thursday, June 8

Last day for most Spring courses

Monday-Thursday, June 12-15

Makeup classes (online only)

Access

This catalog is organized by course subject, starting on page 17, with helpful indexes on pages 14-16. Throughout the catalog, each page number in the text or in an index is a link to that page. All course description pages include a “Return to Course Indexes” link at the bottom.

• Tip: Course ID numbers make registering easy. Refer to them while registering online and when tracking course confirmations or a course's wait-list status. Find a course even faster by typing the course ID number into “Advanced Search.”

Duke University has policies to ensure people with a wide range of abilities have equal access to its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the access provided at any course location, please contact the OLLI office by email before your course begins at olli@duke.edu.

Giving to

OLLI members responded generously to challenge gifts made by OLLI instructors Ginger and Gerald Wilson and Brand Fortner. We are grateful to the OLLI members, instructors, volunteers and OLLI Board of Advisors members who already contribute so much to our learning community.

Since July 1, we have raised more than $46,000 to support special guest speaker events, community memberships and OLLI operations.

This list recognizes gifts made between July 1, 2022, and March 1, 2023

President’s Circle

Virginia S. & Gerald Lee Wilson

Leadership Circle

Brand Fortner & Sue Andresen

Theodore D. Segal & Joyce Wasserstein

Summa Cum Laude

Dameron Family Foundation

Diane B. Hundley

Marion White & Ramona Jervay

Ellen R. & Michael Edward Luken

Magna Cum Laude

Bruce D. Barton

Susan H. Dennison

Fetscher Fund

Barbara M. Hendrix

Philip B. Hopkins, Jr.

Ann M. McLamb

Dr. Andrew J. Wheeler & Dr. Alan B. Teasley

Cum Laude

Betsy Alden & Mark Rutledge

Nadia Malouf Anderson

Charles S. Berlin

Peter Blaufeux

Ada Milenkovic & Frank R. Brown, Jr.

Theodora A. & Prof. Anthony Sterling Brown

Virginia M. & Robert D. Buysse

Emily Oliver & Ben G. Edwards

Sioux & Richard Ellman

Barbara M. & Peter G. Fish

Lisa M. Gabriel

Dr. Margaret Jones & Richard E. Hodel

Herbert Juli

Catherine Underhill & Dr. Randolph L. Lambe

Virginia S. Lee

Harriet T. Holderness & James Edward Luebchow

Elizabeth Ann Ries

Virginia E. Knight & Sidney Simon

Rita & Robert F. Weimer

Dean’s List

Beth Ellen Anderson

Victoria Y. & Charles S. Atwater, Sr.

Frederick S. Battaglia, Jr.

Edwin D. Bower

Beth Harward & Lewis D. Bowling

Lynne E. Bresler

Linda S. & Philip L. Carl

John Christian

Mary L. & Dan J. Clement

Harold E. Daniels Jr.

Emily Oliver & Benjamin G. Edwards

Sara Gourley & Robert Benson Euler

Patricia A. Gaegler

Rita & Jack K. Gartner

Gail McMurray & Dr. J. McNeill Gibson

Judith Grauer

Susan Hadler

Dean’s List, cont.

J. Carolyn Hammond

Lynne K. Kane

Helen Brewer & Dr. William E. King, Ph.D.

Kathleen S. & Daniel Kuntzman

Dr. Vicki L. Lamb

Dorothy L. Lichtwardt

Carolyn W. London

Sandra L. & Ned S. McClurg

Carole C. Molder

Janie C. & Jerry M. Morris

Dr. Jo Ann Lutz & Dr. Lawrence H. Muhlbaier

Lois Pounds Oliver

Toni Pendergraph

Susan Ellis Price

Warren Ort

Carol B. Rist

Kathleen J. Roth

Sally Renee & Eldon Elsworth Senner

Dr. Barbara S. Shane

Catherine Singley

Terri Strug

Dr. Andrew J. Wheeler & Dr. Alan B. Teasley

Gilda M. & Dr. John E. Thomas

Sandra & Dr. Leigh Morton Vaughan

Joan Dickinson & Henry H. Walker

Carmen Ward

Dr. Thomas Mark Wolf

Honor Roll

Susan Jean Antle

Susan Booth

Linda T. & George Carlson

Melanie D. Crain

Sue W. & Michael D. Crane

Claire & William Davidshofer

Susan H. Dennison

Mary Randolph Waring Dent

Joanna Fringer

Helen Hutchings

Mary C. Kaiser

Cynthia W. & Jim Kinney

Anne Lewis

Rae Ellen & Preston Martin

Elizabeth A. & R.E. Morrissett Jr.

William J. Neuffer

Nancy Nye

Gene PK Cobau-Smith

Georgiana & Stephen Snyderman

Phyllis Scholl Thomas & Alan S. Curtis

Sandra & Dr. Leigh Morton Vaughan

Suzanne C. Ward

Kathleen H. Wilkinson

Dorothy M. Winkler

Cheryl Zagoria

Special Recognition Gifts

Gift made in honor of Sara Craven

Lynne K. Kane

Gift made in honor of Rande Dent

Mary Randolph Waring Dent

Gift made in honor of Kris Door

Cheryl Zagoria

Gift made in honor of Winifred Garrett

Catherine Alguire

Patricia A. Gaegler

Silver Springs Harp Ensemble

Barbara Lee Raymond

Gift made in memory of Elizabeth

“Betty” Hopkins

Philip B. Hopkins, Jr.

Gift made in honor of Marion Jervay

Jeff Cobb

Lynne K. Kane

Rosemarie A. Kitchen

Gift made in honor of Chris McLeod

Phyllis Scholl Thomas & Alan S. Curtis

Gift made in honor of Arch Reid

Catherine Singley

Gift made in honor of Jane Seitel

Joan Dickinson & Henry H. Walker

Gift made in honor of Alan B. Teasley

Nancy H. Nye

Gift made in honor of Tony & Harriet Waraksa

Richard Chady

Celebrating 45 Years of OLLI

OLLI at Duke’s 45th Anniversary Celebration

Curiosity, Community and Connection

Louise Aronson, M.D., MFA

Karsh Alumni Center, Duke University

3:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Reception to follow

Join us on May 31 to celebrate and honor the last 45 years of DILR/OLLI. Duke’s Vice Provost for Learning Innovation and Digital Education, Yakut Gazi, will deliver welcoming remarks, followed by our keynote speaker, noted Harvard-trained geriatrician Louise Aronson.

In “Elderhood,” Aronson uses stories from her quarter century of caring for patients and draws from history, science, literature, popular culture and her own life to weave a vision of old age that is neither nightmare nor utopian fantasy — a vision full of joy, wonder, frustration, outrage and hope about aging, medicine and life itself. (louisearonson.com)

Louise Aaronson, M.D., MFA Author of “Elderhood” (2019) Pulitzer Prize Finalist New Your Times Bestseller Amazon Bestseller

No charge to attend. Registration required. More information will be forthcoming in the member newsletter.

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s we prepare to celebrate this milestone, we invited several longtime members to reflect on what keeps them coming back. The following testimonials are from members who have taken more than 145 courses, and who have worn many hats for OLLI.

Raymond Conroy

Member since 2010

My pre-retirement life was shaped by degrees in mathematics and business and a career in computers and technology. My post-retirement mind was expanded in OLLI by courses such as Living a Moral and Happy Life Without God, Central Problems of Philosophy, and Why Capitalism? I explored unique courses such as Magic Tricks for Grandparents and Post-Modern Music. But meeting people has been one of the great benefits of OLLI — people who share a love of learning. And through volunteering in OLLI, I keep meeting instructors and fellow students who expand my world. Life keeps being interesting as I keep expanding my horizons.

or money to do it? Well OLLI is the second chance and the best part is you don’t have to take any exams or write any papers. It’s just the fun of learning something new.

Lu Howard

Member since 2004

I like taking classes to learn new and different hands-on arts and crafts. As a perpetual student OLLI offers a diversity of subjects to experience in a limited time frame. I’ve learned that I can do art in various mediums and love doing watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, brush painting, working with paper and Zentangle and have taken Tai Chi as long as it has been taught at OLLI.

Eileen Mitchell

Member since 2008

What I tell friends is, remember when you were in college and there were all kinds of courses you wish you could take but you hadn’t the time

I have enjoyed interacting with instructors. I help recruit for Hands-on Art and when I taught I loved interacting with my students. I was blown away when a student said, “I’ll take any class Lu teaches.” What a compliment!

OLLI is a great place to try something new, meet and make friends and interact with class members.

We Want to Hear from You!

Have a testimonial of your own about OLLI at Duke?

We are working on a project to be included in our 45th Anniversary Celebration event on May 31. If you would like to contribute, please submit your comments here

We commissioned a series of videos celebrating the founders, instructors and leaders who made outstanding contributions to DILR and OLLI at Duke. Click the links below to watch.

OLLI Founders

Includes interviews of Jean O’Barr, Judith Ruderman and Sara Craven and their stories about OLLI’s early years.

45th Anniversary — The OLLI Founders

OLLI Leaders

Features OLLI at Duke Past Presidents and Bill Wright Awardees discussing how OLLI has impacted their lives and what being a part of our learning community means to them. George Nelson, Phil Hopkins, Jack Gartner, Susanna Chabinak-Uhlig, Richard Ellman, Jan Tuchinsky, Gregg McPherson, Margaret McKeon, Virginia “Ginny” Knight, Margaret Riley, Alan Vaux, Matt Epstein, Beth Anderson, Marion Jervay and Virginia Lee.

45th Anniversary — The OLLI Leaders

OLLI Instructors

Features the following OLLI instructors sharing why they enjoy teaching OLLI members. Kris Door, Jack Gartner, Ruth Caccavale, Mike Smith, Charles Del Dotto, Brand Fortner, Alan Vaux, Virginia Lee, Robin Emmons, Margaret Brill, Alan Teasley and Abdul Waheed.

45th Anniversary — The OLLI Imstructors

Special Events

Charlotte Culture Tour

OLLI is offering for the first time a rare opportunity for an immersive tour of Charlotte’s great art and architecture in an exciting two-day trip on May 11 & 12, 2023.

This excursion will include private tours of four major Charlotte art institutions: the Mint Museum, the Bechtler Museum (pictured above), the Gantt Center, and the McColl Center.

There will also be a guided walking tour of outstanding public art and contemporary architecture. Trip will be led by Suzanne Fetscher and Ruth Caccavale.

Thursday and Friday, May 11 & 12

Please see page 18 for more information.

New Member Meet & Greet

Thursday, April 27

In person at JRC 10-11 a.m. • Online via Zoom 2-3 p.m. (ET)

New to OLLI at Duke?

We invite you to join us for an in-person or a virtual Meet & Greet hosted by the OLLI Leadership Team. New members will have an opportunity to meet other new members, OLLI board members and our director, Chris McLeod. Watch your email for your invitation and the link to the Zoom meeting.

Spring 2023 Registration

Courses by Instructor

Instructor Appreciation

OLLI Spring 2023 Courses by Subject

Art & Architecture

Exceptional Women Artists: Defying the Rules (1550-1750)

IN PERSON: “The art of painting is mostly alien to the feminine mind and cannot be attained without that great intellectual concentration which women, as a rule, are slow to acquire.”

—Boccaccio, “On Famous Women,” 1375. This lecture-based course considers and celebrates the unusual careers of exceptional women painters and sculptors who defied the social and cultural “rules” of the early modern era to become artists of note. Some excelled in portraiture and still lifes, subjects considered suitable for females, for example, Adelaide Labille-Guiard, Giovanna Garzoni and Louise Moillon. Others took on the challenge of largescale narrative subjects, thus breaching creative territory deemed the prerogative of males, for example, Lavinia Fontana, Elisabetta Sirani, Fede Galizia and Artemisia Gentileschi. Students will gain an understanding of the significant contributions to painting and sculpture made by these early modern women artists despite societal constraints. • Lecture + Q&A.

Carolyn H. Wood has a Ph.D. in art history with a specialty in Renaissance and Baroque art. She taught art history and museum studies at Bowdoin College, the University of Georgia and UNC-Chapel Hill. More recently, Carolyn worked at the Ackland Art Museum for 18 years, serving as educator for university audiences and as assistant director for art and education. She has been teaching OLLI courses since 2013.

• 6 Thu, May 4 Jun 8, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

• In person at Judea Reform Congregation

• Maximum: 30; Fee: $75; Course ID: 3598

If enrolling in a course that meets In Person, please read the COVID-19 policy on page 6

Art & Architecture

Charlotte Culture Tour

IN PERSON: OLLI is offering for the first time a rare opportunity for an immersive tour of Charlotte’s great art and architecture in an exciting two-day trip on May 11-12, 2023. This excursion will include private tours of four major Charlotte art institutions: the Mint Museum, the Bechtler Museum, the Gantt Center, and the McColl Center. Our guides will be three art experts, including two well-known OLLI instructors, Suzanne Fetscher and Ruth Caccavale.

Participants will enjoy a guided walking tour (weather permitting) to take in Charlotte’s outstanding collection of public art and striking contemporary architecture by “star-chitects”

I.M. Pei, Cesar Pelli, Mario Botta and others. This portion of the tour will be led by Carla Hanzal, the former Charlotte public art commission vice president.

This tour is a great opportunity to experience the best art and architecture of Charlotte. You will particularly enjoy touring with expert guides and a very congenial group of your peers. This trip is not to be missed! Space is limited to only 18, so don’t delay in reserving your spot!

Two Options for Registering

You can register for the tour with or without transportation to and from Charlotte. See transportation information at right. No refunds after April 14, 2023.

Walking

This will be a two-day cultural experience. Participants will need to be ambulatory and capable of walking up to a mile and crossing busy streets. There will be urban walking with some stops made along the way to view public art and architecture.

Meals & Hotel

Meals and overnight accommodations are not included in the course fee. All participants will

need to make their own hotel reservations. OLLI has reserved a specially priced block of rooms at a four-star hotel in downtown Charlotte. More information about hotel reservations will be provided upon tour registration.

Transportation

Round-trip transportation to and from Charlotte in a comfortable coach is offered for an additional cost. The coach will depart from the parking lot of Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3639 Old Chapel Hill Rd., in Durham, at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 11, and will return by 5:30 p.m. on Friday, May 12. Cars may be parked overnight.

Tour with Transportation (Section 1)

Enjoy the Charlotte tour with none of the stress associated with driving. The $325 fee includes:

• round-trip transportation (see above)

• admission fees

• private group tours at each institution

• public art and architecture walking tour

• taxes

Tour Only (Section 2)

Provide your own transportation to and from Charlotte. The $250 fee includes:

• admission fees

• private group tours at each institution

• public art and architecture walking tour

• taxes

Please note: Participants are responsible for their meals and overnight accommodations (information about hotel reservations will be provided upon registration). No refunds after April 14, 2023.

Suzanne Fetscher is a former nonprofit executive director with more than 25 years of experience. An artist herself, she currently works as a consultant helping nonprofits with organizational and programmatic evolution. In 2017, Suzanne retired from McColl Center for Art + Innovation in Charlotte

Art & Architecture

after founding that organization and serving more than 400 artists from around the world there.

Ruth Caccavale moved back to North Carolina in 2011, and has taught a variety of art history courses for OLLI. She also works in the education department of the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke. For 10 years prior to this, she taught art history at Rutgers University in New Jersey. Ruth has worked in a number of museums including the Cloisters and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. She earned an undergraduate degree from Duke, where she majored in art history and psychology, and received her master’s in art history with a museum studies certificate from Rutgers.

Carla Hanzal is a public art consultant and cultural planner. As vice president of public art (2015-2020), Hanzal managed commissioning artists to incorporate art into capital improvement projects for the City of Charlotte, Charlotte Douglas International Airport and Mecklenburg County. She also served as the curator of modern and contemporary art at the Mint Museum in Charlotte for 10 years. A recipient of a fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts in policy, planning and research, Hanzal published articles about national arts policy and education. Hanzal currently serves as a trustee of the International Sculpture Center, the publisher of Sculpture magazine.

• Thu/Fri, May 11 & 12

• In person in Charlotte

Section 1: Tour with Transportation

• Maximum: 14

• Fee: $325; Course ID: 3591-001

Section 2: Tour Only

• Maximum: 4

• Fee: $250; Course ID: 3591-002

Please read the tour description carefully before registering. No refunds after April 14, 2023.

Conversations

About Photography:

What’s on My Bookshelf?

See listing on page 33

Fibonacci Numbers: Properties, Golden Ratio, Applications

See listing on page 36

Frank Lloyd Wright: The Man and His Architecture

ONLINE: The American Institute of Architects hailed Frank Lloyd Wright as the greatest American architect of all time. He had great contempt for the American Institute of Architects. Yet he would have agreed with their assessment of him. He compared himself to Michelangelo. He was a romantic intellectual who was opinionated, eccentric and arrogant. He was an author, philosopher, teacher and lover of fast cars, custom made clothing, intelligent women and Beethoven symphonies. His legacy, beyond architecture, includes films, plays and books. Join us in this lecture-based course as we examine Wright’s philosophy of organic architecture and his colorful life. His residential designs include Fallingwater, called the “greatest home ever designed.” Slides and videos will highlight his designs of homes, places of worship, and civic and business buildings, including the Guggenheim Museum, the Johnson Wax headquarters and the Marin County administrative complex. • Lecture + Q&A.

Peter Blaufeux is an emeritus member of the American Institute of Architects with a BFA in design from Temple University and a BArch from City University. He was a licensed architect in multiple states, the principal of his own architectural design firm for 20 years and the director of health care design for the New York region of a multinational architecture, engineering and construction corporation. He has taught previous OLLI courses, and is a member of the OLLI Board of Advisors.

• 5 Tue, May 2-30, 1:30-2:45 p.m.

• Online via Zoom; Sessions are recorded

• Maximum: 200; Fee: $75; Course ID: 2357

Economics & Public Policy

Staying in Control: Advance Planning for Long-Term and End-of-Life Care

IN PERSON: Seventy percent of people 65 and older will need long-term care (LTC) at some point as they age. About 20% of deaths are sudden, and for the remainder, the dying process can take weeks or even months. Despite these inevitabilities, few of us take the time to learn about our options for maintaining a high quality of life should we need LTC and remaining comfortable at the end of life (EOL). As a result, decisions about LTC and EOL care are often made in a crisis without sufficient information and can be contrary to a person’s wishes. For your sake and that of your family, it’s essential you understand the options, discuss them with potential surrogate decision makers and develop a plan along with a durable power of attorney for health care to ensure that your wishes will be honored. This fourweek, lecture-based course will provide students with the information needed to write a comprehensive advance directive. Students should read or be familiar with Atul Gawande’s book “Being Mortal.” • Lecture + Q&A.

Please note: “Dying Well,” by Ira Byock, and “How We Die,” by Sherwin B. Nuland, will be referenced in the course but not required. Students should bring a notepad or laptop for taking notes.

Required Text:

• Atul Gawande, “Being Mortal” (9781250076229)

Recommended Texts:

• Ira Byock, “Dying Well” (9781573226578)

• Sherwin B. Nuland, “How We Die: Reflections on Life’s Final Chapter” (9780978721039)

Janet O’Keeffe, R.N., Dr.P.H., has conducted research and policy analysis in the aging, disability, health and long-term care fields for 25-plus

years at AARP’s Public Policy Institute, the Public Policy Office of the American Psychological Association, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Research Triangle Institute. She also has professional and personal experience providing long-term care and end-of-life care.

• 4 Wed, May 3-24, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

• In person at Judea Reform Congregation

• Maximum: 12; Fee: $50; Course ID: 3616

Current Economic Policy Issues

ONLINE: Economics plays a central role in the functioning of every aspect of society. This course will address a set of prominent policy issues that have economics at their core. We will explore the issues’ origins as policy matters, the underlying data and evidence, and what policy levers are available to deal with them. Lectures will be stand-alone, taught by a different subject matter expert (with a doctorate in economics) each week. Potential topics include climate change, health care economics and economic inequality. The topics presented will be determined by what is in the news at the time of the course. Students will gain a better understanding of how economists think about important economic policy issues as well as a deeper understanding of each subject.

• Lecture + Q&A.

Jon Haveman is the executive director of the National Economic Education Delegation (NEED). He has a reputation for providing audiences with credible economic information that is useful in their work and personal lives. Jon was a senior economist with the president’s Council of Economic Advisers, held a faculty position at Purdue University and holds a doctorate in economics from the University of Michigan.

• 6 Tue, May 2 - Jun 6, 1:30-2:45 p.m.

• Online via Zoom; Sessions are recorded

• Maximum: 200; Fee: $75; Course ID: 3485

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: This course will host six rotating instructors to lead discussion.

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. from Duke University Law School, and has lived in Durham for more than 35 years.

Dean Block served in municipal government in three cities, as budget director, deputy city manager 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. 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 at Fortune 100 firms. He holds a Ph.D. in business administration and taught at the University of Texas 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. Gray has published widely on these and other topics and is a fellow of the National Academy of Arts.

• 6 Wed, May 3 - Jun 7, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

• Online via Zoom

• Maximum: 30; Fee: $75; Course ID: 0393

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Economics & Public Policy

The Information Domain: The Influence Operations of Nation States

IN PERSON: Information is a critical domain of U.S. national security, but what is it? The information domain is the sum of each actor’s will and decision capabilities, where the will is the composite of convictions, perceptions and influences that drive the nation toward action. How should governments and stakeholders combat disinformation as a tool of modern conflict? Information operations can be seen as similar to air superiority, which can exist at a specific time and place, but not globally or for an enduring period of time. How do nations know if they are winning or losing? In this discussion-based course, we will explore information as it could pertain to new global conflicts. • Facilitated discussion.

Guest Speakers:

• The global director of a crowdsourcing company with powerful tools to glean insights from the masses quickly and to dispel disinformation

• A military officer who uses artificial intelligence to augment human intelligence, not replace it

Please note: A list of recommended books will be provided to the class.

Doug Dickerson holds a B.A. in German/international trade from Auburn University, an M.A. in international relations from Boston University/ Brussels, and an MBA from Duke. He worked as U.S. defense policy adviser at NATO and the EU; U.S. Air Force director for Poland, Slovakia, Romania, Bulgaria, Spain and Turkey; strategy director for the air force in Japan; adviser to the Afghan interior minister; and squadron commander in Okinawa, Japan. Doug is currently a certified financial planner.

• 4 Mon, May 1-22, 1:30-3 p.m.

• In person at Judea Reform Congregation

• Maximum: 30; Fee: $50; Course ID: 3618

Hands-On Art

Create Mosaic Garden Art

ONLINE: Create wonderful outdoor garden art through the exploration of the art of mosaics during this five-week course. We will begin our hands-on course with a brief history of mosaic art and will explore ancient through modern mosaic installations from around the world. In week one, you will learn about designing a piece of mosaic art using shape, color and texture. You will delve into making your own mosaic in weeks two through five. We 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. We will also discuss the best adhesives for indoor and outdoor use. Students will create and complete one 3D mosaic garden piece appropriate for outdoors: either a 3D outdoor flower sculpture or 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.

Required supplies/fee: There is a $48 fee, payable to the instructor at the first class. 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, a community art center and fine art school. Prior to that she was the CEO and lead designer for Designs Within— Chicago, completing over 100 commercial and residential interior design projects. A graduate of the State College of New Jersey and the Harrington Institute of Interior Design, she is the chairman of the board of Frank Gallery, Chapel Hill, and is an educator, artist, philanthropist and avid art collector.

• 5 Wed, May 3 - Jun 7 (no class May 31), 1:30-3 p.m.

• Online via Zoom; Sessions are recorded

• Maximum: 30; Fee: $80; Course ID: 3265

Hands-On Art

Chinese Brush Painting: Vegetables and Fruits

IN PERSON: Students will learn to paint a variety of fruits and vegetables, such as carrots and cherries. Each person will complete a beautiful painting in every class, while practicing basic brush painting techniques. The instructor will provide a step-by-step demonstration of these techniques. Students will practice painting in class with the instructor’s assistance. This course is for both experienced and beginning students. • Active Skill Learning.

Required supplies/fee: Students will purchase materials from the instructor and/or independently for a total estimated cost of $35. 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 25 years to students at all levels of the public schools, in teacher training programs and at various organizations.

• 6 Tue, May 2 - Jun 6, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

• In person at Judea Reform Congregation

• Maximum: 12; Fee: $95; Course ID: 3592

The Zentangle Art Method

ONLINE: The Zentangle art method is an easyto-learn, relaxing and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. Many people find Zentangle increases their focus and creativity, and provides them with artistic satisfaction along with an increased sense of personal well-being. The Zentangle method, taught by certified Zentangle teachers, is enjoyed all over the world across a wide range of skills, interests and ages. In this course, you will learn new tangles each week and experiment with the magic of shading. The instructor will demonstrate the tangles live, and you will be able to follow along in real time. As you practice the Zentangle method, you will discover that not only can you create beautiful art, but you also can create a different mood and state of mind for yourself. • Active Skill Learning.

Please note: The recommended book, “Zentangle Primer,” is a nice supplement to the course.

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:

Spring 2023 Registration

Registration opens on Tuesday, April 11, at 9 a.m. (ET) for Monday and Tuesday courses and on Wednesday, April 12 , at 9 a.m. (ET) for Wednesday and Thursday courses.

• Rick Roberts & Maria Thomas, “Zentangle Primer Vol 1” (9780985961459)

Cathy Boytos is a graphic designer, botanical artist, colored pencil artist 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.

• 6 Thu, May 4 - Jun 8, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

• Online via Zoom; Sessions are recorded

• Maximum: 200; Fee: $95; Course ID: 3204

History: Past & Present

Jewish Roots in France: Contributions to French Culture

ONLINE: We will explore the history of the Jewish people in France, which stretches back about 2000 years. This history has been marked by persecution, oppression, expulsion, forced conversion, even murder. Things improved with the French Revolution; later Napoleon granted Jewish people civil rights. Yet prejudice remained, exemplified by the 1894 Dreyfus case. During their occupation of France in World War II, the Nazis could not have achieved their aims without the collaboration of many French people, and the Jewish population was reduced by 25%. But looked at another way, 75% of French Jews survived, and this occurred because enough citizens resisted. Yet today many French Jews have left France. We will cover such contemporary matters as: the work of Serge and Beate Klarsfeld, the American play “Prayer for the French Republic,” the Memorial de la Shoah and Jewish life today. This lecture-based course will include PowerPoint slides. Students are welcome to share personal experiences. • Lecture + Q&A, Facilitated discussion.

Please note: A list of recommended readings and other resources will be available on the course website.

Several years ago, Jane S. Gabin discovered a previously unknown photo of her late father as a U.S. soldier with a French family. This led to her writing a novel and becoming obsessed with France, especially under the occupation. She has visited France on at least a dozen occasions, each time seeing favorite places and also learning something new. Jane is an educational consultant and published author. She has taught for OLLI previously.

• 6 Wed, May 3 - Jun 7, 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

• Online via Zoom

• Maximum: 35; Fee: $75; Course ID: 3608

The Supreme Court: A Century of Change From Lochner to Dobbs

IN PERSON: America had become the richest nation on earth when William Howard Taft became chief justice in 1921, and for the next nine years, his Supreme Court embraced a conservative pro-business agenda. American values were represented by the decision in the Lochner v. New York case of 1905, which invalidated a 60-hour workweek. The stock market crash in 1929 and Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal in 1933 created an inevitable conflict between differing visions of the world. Enraged by court decisions against New Deal legislation, Roosevelt attempted to reform the court and failed. Only after several nominations was he able to create a more sympathetic institution. A decade later, Earl Warren’s court (1953-1969) became the most liberal in history. Students in this lecturebased course will learn how the Republican Party built its campaign to regain conser vative control of the court. To many, the decision in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization in 2022 marks the success of that effort.

• Lecture + Q&A.

Please note: A suggested reading list will be distributed when the class meets for the first time.

A professor emeritus of history at the City University of New York, George Lankevich has written books on the Bill of Rights and the chief justices of the Supreme Court and has edited volumes on Supreme Court history. A teacher for 40 years, he is bemused by the mystique that surrounds the Supreme Court and the men and women who inhabit it.

• 6 Wed, May 3 - Jun 7, 9-10:30 a.m.

• In person at Judea Reform Congregation

• Maximum: 30; Fee: $75; Course ID: 3619

History: Past & Present

Witness to Racial Apartheid: An American Journey

ONLINE: This lecture-based course will explore the dynamics of American racial apartheid as it evolved from the post-Civil War Reconstruction period to the modern civil rights era (18771954). The instructor and his guest speakers were witnesses to the last several decades of these changes. This course will give students a better grasp of what happened, and is continuing to happen, locally and in the South generally. Areas of focus will include: de jure (legal) segregation; integration; and diversity in the military, higher education and the federal government. Guest speakers will share firsthand accounts of their experiences. Recommended readings include traditional history sources as well as more recent titles such as “Caste” and “The Warmth of Other Suns,” both by Isabel Wilkerson, and “The 1619 Project,” by Nikole Hannah-Jones and The New York Times Magazine. Students will be encouraged to share their own accounts, if they wish.

• Lecture + Q&A, Facilitated discussion.

Guest Speakers:

• Tyrone Baines, Ph.D., Kellogg Foundation, NCCU, Retired

• Holt Anderson, Duke ‘67, Retired Banker

Please note: A recommended reading list will be on the website.

John Robinson is a retired State Department senior executive and a former Navy officer. He was a senior student life dean at Brown University and a member of the Rhode Island governor’s cabinet. His federal appointments include: deputy assistant secretary of labor, senior policy adviser to the secretary of energy, and chief diversity officer for the IRS and the director of national Intelligence. A graduate of Brown, he holds a master’s from Tuskegee University, and is a Kellogg Fellow.

• 6 Tue, May 2 - Jun 6, 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

• Online via Zoom; Sessions are recorded

• Maximum: 30; Fee: $75; Course ID: 3620

Extremism in the U.S. (1929-40): Lessons for Today

IN PERSON: We have often heard that those who fail to heed the lessons of history are doomed to repeat it. Echoes from the past can inform us about the white-hot issues that confront us today. Students will listen to the podcast “Rachel Maddow Presents: Ultra” and come to class prepared to consider the following factors for the period 1929 to 1940 and how they compare to the same factors for the period 2013 to 2023: a) extremist landscape; b) social, cultural, economic and political determinants of extremism; c) mobilizing issues used by extremist groups; d) profiles of extremist groups; e) media and misinformation; f) politicians and business leader enablers; g) funding of extremist groups; h) government/law enforcement response to extremism; i) interventions to counter extremism. This discussion-based course is for followers of the history and politics of extremism in its many forms. Every session will consist of a brief summary of historical facts blended with current events followed by a lively discussion.

• Facilitated discussion.

Required Listening:

• Rachel Maddow, “Rachel Maddow Presents: Ultra” (8 episodes, before the first class)

Howard Goldsweig is an unabashed news junkie with an interest in the history and politics of extremism in its many forms. As such, he has studied source information on extremism in the interwar era and has contemplated how these experiences from the past can inform us about the white-hot issues that confront us today. He is a medical oncologist with a deep respect for fact-based decision making. In retirement, he has found the time to pursue these interests and share them with others.

• 6 Thu, May 4 - Jun 8, 1:30-3 p.m.

• In person at Judea Reform Congregation

• Maximum: 10; Fee: $75; Course ID: 3599

Literature & Languages

A Study of Three Female Poets

IN PERSON: “I feel wholeheartedly that poetry isn’t going to stop the climate crisis and poetry is not going to save the world,” says Ada Limón, current poet laureate of the U.S. “But it has the potential to ground us again in what it is to feel fully human.” With that idea in mind, this course will focus on the voices of three award-winning contemporary female poets. Class sessions will be forums in which students critique and discuss their observations and opinions: Do these poems touch our hearts? Reflect our lives and concerns? What do we gain by reading recently published work? Topics include relationships with parents and significant others, childlessness, body image, health, grief and discrimination. We’ll also consider how a poem’s form and topic work together to create art. While reading each collection is recommended, we will focus on selected poems when we meet. The course is designed for both literature lovers and practicing poets. • Facilitated discussion.

Please note: The selected poets are recipients of or finalists for the National Book Critics Circle Award, Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award.

Required Texts:

• Ada Limón, “The Carrying: Poems” (9781571315137)

• Diane Seuss, “frank: sonnets” (9781644450451)

• Victoria Chang, “Obit” (9781556595745)

Lavonne J. Adams taught both graduate and undergraduate courses at UNC-Wilmington, first for the Department of English, then for the Department of Creative Writing. Her publications include an award-winning poetry collection, two awardwinning poetry chapbooks and more than 150 publications in prominent literary journals. She was awarded residencies at Vermont Studio Center, the Harwood Museum of Art (University of New Mexico-Taos) and The Helene Wurlitzer Foundation.

• 6 Tue, May 2 - Jun 6, 9-10:30 a.m.

• In person at Judea Reform Congregation

• Maximum: 20; Fee: $75; Course ID: 3586

Intro to Conversational Spanish

ONLINE: This class will introduce you to conversational Spanish and elements of Latin culture. You will learn basic vocabulary, phrases and sentences. The course, taught via Zoom, will provide opportunities for you to practice during class time and receive feedback from the instructor. Student participation is strongly encouraged. The objective is to present the Spanish language in a way that is beginner friendly and useful in real-life conversations. By the course’s end, you will know some basic Spanish. It’s also likely that you will want to learn more Spanish. Nos vemos en clase (see you in class)! • Facilitated discussion.

Guest Speaker:

• A Spanish-speaking guest will join us for a brief presentation with Q&A.

Please note: No prerequisites. No need to be shy about practicing vocabulary in class. Students should have a strong internet connection and a quiet place to attend class on Zoom. The goal is to offer video in Spanish spoken by a native speaker.

Beatrice Parker has dual degrees, one of which is in Spanish, from UNC-Chapel Hill. She has spoken Spanish for more than 20 years, has lived in Spain and has held jobs where she spoke Spanish. For years she taught Spanish to people in various age groups, virtually and in person. She is now an entrepreneur. While she can tell you where to find the best local authentic Latin food, Beatrice hopes this OLLI course will give you an appetite for Spanish language and culture.

• 6 Wed, May 3 - Jun 7, 3:30-4:45 p.m.

• Online via Zoom

• Maximum: 12; Fee: $75; Course ID: 3607

Literature & Languages

Communicate Effectively: Hone Your Skills Through Creative, Interactive Play

IN PERSON: Conversations with some folks can be tedious. They use too many words, use imprecise words, speak repetitively, wander down verbal side roads and sometimes never reach their destination at all. This course is for students who want to improve their own communication abilities. Through the use of creative, playful, hands-on, interactive games and group exercises, students will increase their language awareness and hone their communication skills to become clear, functional, effective communicators. Bring your sense of humor and prepare for a highly interactive course. In spite of the laughter and fun, this is a serious course on effective language skills. • Active Skill Learning.

Specializing in creative and technical writing, Carol Fynn has been teaching language skills for 35 years. She used her experience teaching in high schools and universities to lead teachertraining seminars. She served often as a grader for the national Advanced Placement English essays. Known for her humor and creativity, she was recognized by the Ashland Foundation as one of the 10 best teachers in a three-state area.

• 6 Wed, May 3 - Jun 7, 9-10:30 a.m.

• In person at Judea Reform Congregation

• Maximum: 18; Fee: $75; Course ID: 3595

Civil Rights Movement Memoirs: Malcolm, Martin and Maya

IN PERSON: What made them do it? We will ask this of three towering characters from the classical civil rights era: Malcolm X, Martin Luther King Jr. and Maya Angelou. Malcolm describes his hardscrabble life, starting in extreme Midwestern poverty, moving through

New York City’s crime scene and prison, and then becoming the most articulate spokesman for a (rhetorically, at least) more violent, separatist response to white oppression. King’s autobiography describes his route from the elite preacher class of Black Atlanta to becoming the most widely accepted spokesman, organizer and advocate for Black Americans. We will read the middle of Angelou’s seven (!) exquisite memoirs, covering the time in her life when she interacted with King, Malcolm and other greats. These memoirs are a delight to read, reflecting the talents of three extraordinarily gifted communicators at a remarkable moment. This is a discussion-based class, focusing on excerpts of about 100 pages for each class. • Facilitated discussion.

Required Texts:

• Alex Haley and Malcolm X, “The Autobiography of Malcolm X: As Told to Alex Haley” (9780345350688)

• Clayborne Carson and Martin Luther King Jr., “The Autobiography of Martin Luther King, Jr.” (9780446676502)

• Maya Angelou, “The Heart of a Woman” (9780812980325)

Micah Harris taught a Fall 2022 OLLI course that discussed literature of the Vietnam War. He is a Ph.D. candidate in political theory at The Catholic University of America, currently writing a Ph.D. thesis titled “Politics as Soulcraft: The Political Philosophy of Martin Luther King Jr.” He also is a literary novelist (“Only Small Things Are Good,” Pagescape Press, 2018) and holds an M.A. in liberal arts from St. John’s College.

• 6 Tue, May 2 - Jun 6, 1:30-3 p.m.

• In person at Judea Reform Congregation

• Maximum: 20; Fee: $75; Course ID: 3593

Performing Arts

California Dreamin’: The Music of the ’60s on the West Coast

IN PERSON: In 1964, “everybody had an ocean, across the U.S.A.,” and it seemed like everyone wanted to head to the West Coast to spend an endless summer at parties on the beach and on our surfboards. Over the next 10 years, California became a mecca where musical creativity took root and flourished. During this lecturebased course, we will travel through space and time, from Los Angeles’ Sunset Strip and Laurel Canyon up the coast to Monterey for a landmark Pop Festival and on to Haight-Ashbury for the “Summer of Love.” We’ll explore every style of music that appeared there during the 1960s and into the ’70s, from lush sunny harmonies and jangling guitars to jazzy improvisation and the feedback-laced sounds of psychedelia. While you’ll hear much you remember, you’ll also gain new insights into the familiar, and discover bands you likely didn’t know at the time that still have much to offer us today. Wearing flowers in your hair is optional, but more than welcome.

• Lecture + Q&A.

Please note: The McKeen and Leaf books are great references, for those who wish to know more.

Required supplies/fee: Students may optionally sign up for a Spotify Premium account for a one month free trial and $10/month thereafter to listen to weekly playlists published by the instructor. For additional information, please see the course details at learnmore.duke.edu/olli

Recommended Texts:

• William McKeen, “Everybody Had an Ocean: Music and Mayhem in 1960s Los Angeles” (9781613734919)

• David Leaf, “God Only Knows: The Story of Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys and the California Myth” (9781913172756)

Marv Meyer majored in chemical engineering in the 1960s while he minored in Fillmore East. That legendary concert venue was just a few blocks from Cooper Union, his alma mater, as was Greenwich Village. He’s since continued to attend many concerts and amassed a vast collection of vinyl and CDs in a relentless search for the lost chord.

• 6 Wed, May 3 - Jun 7, 1:30-3 p.m.

• In person at Judea Reform Congregation

• Maximum: 25; Fee: $75; Course ID: 3590

Charlotte Culture Tour

Thursday,

May 11, and Friday, May 12

Join us for an immersive tour of Charlotte’s great art and architecture in an exciting two-day trip. This excursion will include private tours of four major Charlotte art institutions — the Mint Museum, the Bechtler Museum, the Gantt Center, and the McColl Center — and a guided walking tour of outstanding public art and contemporary architecture.

See page 18 for more information.

All OLLI at Duke classes and events are in Eastern Time

Performing Arts

North Carolina Folk Music: A History

ONLINE: Listen and learn about North Carolina folk musicians, from the 19th-century ballad singers to today’s performers. Discover the origins of North Carolina folk song classics like “Freight Train” and “Tom Dooley.” Forgotten by 1960, many of these musicians enjoyed second careers throughout the 1970s. They were researched and imitated by a new generation of admirers. The surviving North Carolina folk musicians of the 1930s and ‘40s included fiddlers, banjo pickers, bluegrass bands, gospel singers and blues musicians. During the “folk revival,” their reputations grew, and they performed nationwide at folk festivals. In this lecture-based course, students will learn their names and hear their music, both men and women, through a series of online videos. The instructor met many of these individuals and worked with them, even forming friendships with a few. • Lecture + Q&A.

Please note: This course will be full of information and lots of fun! Plan to sit back, watch and listen, as if you’re attending a performance. Taking notes is optional. There will be links and references provided to read at your leisure. The recommended books, intended for those who wish to know more, serve to supplement these materials.

Recommended Texts:

• David Menconi, “Step It Up & Go: The Story of North Carolina Popular Music” (9781469659350)

• Bruce Bastin, “Red River Blues: The Blues Tradition in the Southeast” (9780252012136)

After graduating from Duke, Bill Phillips taught high school and administered a federal civil rights grant. He later promoted folk music in North Carolina schools under a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, while at the same time did field research and made folk music recordings now archived in the Southern Historical Collection at

UNC. He became a mediocre musician and built guitars, banjos and dulcimers, eventually becoming a licensed homebuilder.

• 6 Tue, May 2 - Jun 6, 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

• Online via Zoom; Sessions are recorded

• Maximum: 50; Fee: $75; Course ID: 3612

Hollywood Scores: A Fertile Land for Immigrants

ONLINE: As doors were closing in Europe in the 1930s, they were opening in America, despite the Great Depression. Students will discover how immigrants, some of them escaping the Nazi regime, created the Hollywood music that we have all loved since childhood. This lecturebased course will explore how that migration changed the landscape of American culture. Using sound and film clips, we will learn how famous scores — like those for “Citizen Kane,” “Gone with the Wind,” “Casablanca,” “Ben-Hur” and “Psycho” — were written and performed. Anecdotes and stories, combined with music samples, will help us see how some composers analyzed the protagonists’ psyche, as well as the director’s intentions, and then enhanced the final product for a complete film-going experience. • Lecture + Q&A.

Emanuel Abramovits has been a concert promoter since 2000, directly involved in many events featuring international artists, such as Itzhak Perlman, Gustavo Dudamel, Sarah Brightman, Asia, Journey, Kenny G and more. He designed many original orchestral events and served as the cultural director at Union Israelita de Caracas from 2008 to 2019, releasing books and organizing film cycles, concerts and art exhibits. He has been consistently teaching online and in person across the U.S. since 2020.

• 6 Tue, May 2 - Jun 6, 9-10:15 a.m.

• Online via Zoom; Sessions are recorded

• Maximum: 200; Fee: $75; Course ID: 3603

Performing Arts

Improv Sampler

IN PERSON: Want to have fun with others while expanding your creativity and sense of joy? Improv is a theater art form in which you live in the moment. You won’t need the cleverness found in “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” We’ll play specially tailored games/exercises where there are no mistakes. This course approaches improv with a “yes, and” attitude. You’ll see where improv applies to life and how a mindfulness approach can be used to free yourself to play. We’ll use some easy-to-learn tools to help you build on your life experiences and maybe even find that inner comic you didn’t know existed. No prior experience is necessary, just a willingness to have fun with others. This course involves active physical participation/movement, including frequently alternating between standing and sitting. Masks will be required to be worn during class at all times. • Active Skill Learning.

Please note: Masks will be required to be worn during class at all times.

Recommended Texts:

• Charna Halpern & Del Close & Kim Howard Johnson, “Truth in Comedy: The Manual for Improvisation” (9781566080033)

Carolyn Cole is an adult educator turned improviser. She trained at major theater schools, including Upright Citizens Brigade, New York; Second City; iO Theater; and Loose Moose. She has taught at OLLI, the Durham Arts Council and the Pit. In 2019 Carolyn produced and directed Wild Card Improv, a new local improv show. She founded and performed with the Echoes, a local improv troupe. Her training continued internationally during the pandemic. See improvnow.org/carolyns-training/

• 4 Wed, May 3-24, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

• In person at Judea Reform Congregation

• Maximum: 10; Fee: $50; Course ID: 3606

Classical Music in Pop Culture

ONLINE: From Gershwin to Van Cliburn and Liberace to Disney, classical music has taken many forms within mainstream pop culture throughout the decades. This course traces the rise and fall of classical music’s many appearances in radio broadcasts, television programs, movies and variety shows by examining how and why classical music was once the cultural language of the United States. Students will gain in-depth historical knowledge about the ways in which the cultural history of America can be traced through the presence of classical music in popular culture. Guest speakers and interactive lectures will illuminate a different side of American history. Taught by a former North Carolina Symphony resident conductor who is now the music director of the Durham Symphony along with an OLLI faculty alumni and pop culture historian, this course will entertain students while educating them on the hidden history of a musical genre that captured a nation for decades. • Lecture + Q&A.

Maestro William Henry Curry is a Grammy-nominated conductor and the current music director of the Durham Symphony. For 20 years, Maestro Curry was the resident conductor of the North Carolina Symphony as well as its Summerfest artistic director and has conducted over 40 orchestras, including appearances with the Chicago, Cleveland, Houston, National, Detroit, Denver, American and San Diego symphonies and the Los Angeles Philharmonic.

Jackson Cooper serves on the faculty for UNCGreensboro and Seattle University. He holds a degree in arts administration from UNC-Greensboro and an MFA in arts leadership from Seattle University. He served in leadership roles at the North Carolina Museum of Art, North Carolina Theatre, PlayMakers Repertory Company and the Town of Cary. He has twice been a grant panelist for the National Endowment for the Arts.

• 6 Thu, May 4 - Jun 8, 1:30-2:45 p.m.

• Online via Zoom

• Maximum: 200; Fee: $75; Course ID: 3594

Performing Arts

Guide to Local Jazz

IN PERSON: The goal of this course is for participants to become aware of the many types of jazz performers and venues in our area. By the end of the course, participants will be able to identify jazz venues as well as key performers, and choose jazz programs to attend in the future. The Locavore Jazz website will be used as a key resource to identify venues, performers and upcoming performances. Each class will host a guest jazz performer or venue owner who will discuss how they came to jazz, what they are doing now, how they perform and produce their music, and where to find their performances. Participants will hear recorded or live examples of music in class. Presentations will be simple lectures with lively Q&A sessions.

• Lecture + Q&A, Facilitated discussion.

Guest Speakers:

• Each week will feature a different local jazz musician or venue representative.

Please note: We will take a field trip to the Durham Jazz Workshop either as an extra activity or during class time, depending on their jazz education schedule. Students will be responsible for their own transportation.

Peter Burke began teaching this course in 2013 because he saw the need for information about the local jazz scene. A lifetime fan of jazz — sometimes distracted by other music — he discovered the “warm bed” of the local jazz scene. Burke started his Locavore Jazz website in 2014 to provide links to local venues/performers along with a weekly jazz calendar. Since then he has developed a cadre of performer/fan jazz friends and a group of “alumni” who also haunt local jazz performances.

• 6 Tue, May 2 - Jun 6, 1:30-3 p.m.

• In person at Judea Reform Congregation

• Maximum: 30; Fee: $75; Course ID: 1832

Musicals 101: Off-Broadway Classics

ONLINE: Technically, “off-Broadway” refers to a theater in New York City seating between 100 and 499 people, so an off-Broadway musical is one that plays in such a venue. Aesthetically, such musicals have often been more intimate, experimental or financially risky than the more commercial Broadway shows. Of course, many wildly successful musicals — such as “A Chorus Line,” “Rent” and “Hamilton” — started off-Broadway and then moved to Broadway. However, in this course, we’ll explore some of those that didn’t move, and retained their essential off-Broadway character. We will begin with the 1954 revival of “The Threepenny Opera” and continue with “The Fantasticks,” “Godspell,” “Little Shop of Horrors” and “Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris.” Students will learn about the books and scores of these shows and how they expanded the form of American musical theater. The course is primarily lecture with video and audio clips; students will be able to ask questions and make comments. • Lecture + Q&A.

Please note: “Broadway: The American Musical,” by Michael Kantor and Laurence Maslon, will be referenced in the course, but there will not be assigned reading.

Recommended Text:

• Laurence Maslon and Michael Kantor, “Broadway: The American Musical “ (9781493047673)

Alan Teasley began his career as a high school English and drama teacher. After retiring from the Durham Public Schools in 2006, he taught in Duke’s Master of Arts in Teaching Program. A member of the OLLI Advisory Board, he is an avid theatergoer with a particular fondness for American musicals. He has previously taught nine courses on musical theater for OLLI.

• 6 Thu, May 4 - Jun 8, 9-10:15 a.m.

If enrolling in a course that meets In Person, please read the COVID-19 policy on page 6

• Online via Zoom; Sessions are recorded

• Maximum: 200; Fee: $75; Course ID: 3611

Photography

Black-and-White Photography

ONLINE: Have you ever found yourself spellbound by an ethereal black-and-white photograph, with something about it capturing your attention and compelling you to take it in? Did the image make you feel that way because it spoke clearly to you? Or did you feel an unconscious connection to it that drew you deeper into the frame, something familiar but without a name? It’s likely that you have had these emotional reactions to such photos, but you may never have considered what it takes to create this type of image. This discussionbased course will reveal the elements that come together to make powerful black-and-white photographs. We will explore the techniques required to translate emotional meaning into visual art. Students will learn to produce striking black-and-white images by either shooting in black and white or converting color images.

You may use a digital camera or a smartphone with the help of simple photoediting tools. Much of the class will be spent reviewing participants’ photos. • Facilitated discussion, Active Skill Learning.

Please note: Students will be taking photographs with their cameras or smartphones. No special camera equipment is required.

John Sehon has been teaching photography courses for OLLI for the past 20 years. Before the pandemic he taught in the classroom and for the past two years online using Zoom.

• 6 Wed, May 3 - Jun 14 (no class May 31), 1:30-3:30 p.m.

• Online via Zoom

• Maximum: 12; Fee: $75; Course ID: 3588

All OLLI at Duke classes and events are in Eastern Time

Noted Harvard-trained geriatrician Louise Aronson uses stories from her quarter century of caring for patients and draws from history, science, literature, popular culture and her own life to weave a vision of old age that’s neither nightmare nor utopian fantasy — a vision full of joy, wonder, frustration, outrage, and hope about aging, medicine and life itself.

See page 10.

Photography

Conversations About Photography: What’s on My Bookshelf?

ONLINE: This discussion-based course invites students to develop a richer understanding of the broad scope of artistic activity we call “photography.” Photographers and collectors will come together to talk about their personal libraries, with a focus on what makes a photograph compelling. By listening, looking and testing out ideas, students will grow their vocabulary for “seeing” photographs and articulating their reactions. Questions for consideration: What is it about an artist’s work that makes it special? Why do we want to return to these images? What are the aesthetic and technical ideas that give a photograph strength? Participants will engage with the instructor and guest speakers who will present the work of such artists as Henri Cartier-Bresson, Burke Uzzle, Vivian Maier, Diane Arbus and Richard Avedon.

• Facilitated discussion.

Guest Speakers:

• Dennis Szerszen, Michael Schwalbe and Bill Marriott are photographers and OLLI instructors.

• Barbara Tyroler is a photographer, artist and instructor at Duke’s Center for Documentary Studies.

• Christine Benoodt is a fine art consultant and historian who has worked with the Vivian Maier collection.

• Mark Lipton is a photographer whose work has been exhibited at the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey and the New Jersey Performing Arts Center.

Susan Simone is a photographer, oral historian, creative nonfiction writer and OLLI instructor. Her local documentary projects include “We Are All Housekeepers,” “Portrait of Northside,” “Habitat for Humanity” and “Fotos Del Pueblo.” In 2021 she published the oral history “Prison

From the Inside Out: One Man’s Journey From a Life Sentence to Freedom.”

• 5 Tue, May 2-30, 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

• Online via Zoom

• Maximum: 24; Fee: $75; Course ID: 3596

Photography and Social Life: How We Give Meaning to Images

IN PERSON: This course will examine the diverse roles photographs play in social life. Students will gain insight into how photographs can function as evidence, art objects, templates for social rituals, topics of conversation, visual reliquaries and tools for social control. We will also reflect on how the meaning of photographs is shaped by the cultural, economic and political contexts in which they are created and seen. Classes will be a mix of lecture, discussion and in-class viewing of images. Recommended readings will be available on the course website.

• Lecture + Q&A, Facilitated discussion.

Michael Schwalbe is professor emeritus of sociology at NC State University. He is also a documentary photographer and has done projects on potters, craft artists, residents of family care homes, tobacco-related diseases, public workers and grassroots repair enthusiasts. Before retiring in 2022, he taught courses on social psychology and social theory at the undergraduate and graduate levels for many years.

• 6 Thu, May 4 - Jun 8, 1:30-3 p.m.

• In person at Judea Reform Congregation

• Maximum: 15; Fee: $75; Course ID: 3614

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

Religion & Philosophy

Evangelicalism Then and Now

IN PERSON: In the 21st century, “evangelical” and “evangelicalism” have become practically synonymous with right-wing white politics. That common current usage, though, overshadows a broad range of Christian beliefs and practices, as well as the historical role evangelicals played in humane and progressive causes, such as prison reform, abolition and the separation of church and state. This course considers what evangelicalism is, how it developed through the 18th- and 19th-century Great Awakenings and how it influenced and was influenced by secular forces in a developing nation. Along the way, we will cover various evangelical manifestations such as Pentecostalism, the Holiness movement, millenarian thought and, yes, snake handling; some seminal figures in evangelicalism such as John and Charles Wesley, Harriet Livermore, Billy Graham and Jerry Falwell; and perspectives on how some Americans’ faith has become intertwined with a particular brand of politics.

• Lecture + Q&A.

Please note: The three recommended books are suggested supplemental material, not required reading.

Recommended Texts:

• Darren Dochuk, “From Bible Belt to Sun Belt: Plain-Folk Religion, Grassroots Politics, and the Rise of Evangelical Conservatism” (9780393066821)

• Randall Balmer, “Evangelicalism in America” (9781481305976)

• Christine Leigh Heyrman, “Southern Cross: The Beginnings of the Bible Belt” (9780807847169)

Jim Wise is a graduate of both Duke (B.A. 1970) and UNC (M.A. 1977) who wrote his master’s thesis on millenarian mystics in western North Carolina and has a long-time fascination with religion as a cultural phenomenon. A retired Durham journalist, he has taught OLLI courses on local and Southern history and culture, and is the author of several books of local lore including “On Sherman’s Trail” and “Durham Tales.”

• 6 Tue, May 2 - Jun 6, 9-10:30 a.m.

• In person at Judea Reform Congregation

• Maximum: 30; Fee: $75; Course ID: 3597

At Home in the Universe: The Search for Meaning and Purpose in the Cosmos

See listing on page 36

We love hearing members’ thoughts about OLLI . . .

Meeting people has been one of the great benefits of OLLI — people who share a love of learning. And through volunteering in OLLI, I keep meeting instructors and fellow students who expand my world.

— Raymond Conroy, OLLI Member since 2010

. . and we want to hear from you!

We are working on a project to be included in our 45th Anniversary Celebration event on May 31. If you would like to contribute, please submit your comments here

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Science & Technology

Launching Hubble: The Untold History

ONLINE: The Hubble Space Telescope (HST) has astonished the world during its 30-plus years of service. But what did it take to prepare HST to launch? This lecture-based course provides a first-hand account of how NASA did exactly that. The Kennedy Space Center (KSC) team worked tirelessly to plan, test and launch the telescope. During our class sessions, students will go behind the scenes with the NASA payload manager for this historic mission. You will learn how NASA KSC prepared shuttles, satellites and other payloads for launch. We will discuss the challenges the team faced with HST and how they developed unique, amazing and sometimes humorous solutions to these problems. You will follow the telescope from California to KSC’s Vertical Processing Facility, and then to the launch pad for countdown and liftoff. You will understand the creativity and expertise required to send payloads into space, and appreciate what the KSC team did to get this amazing scientific instrument off the ground. • Lecture + Q&A. Robert Webster worked for NASA for 19 years. He was the HST NASA payload manager for fiveplus years, managing the team responsible for planning and testing HST for its launch on STS-31. He was awarded the NASA Exceptional Service Medal and the Silver Snoopy for his contributions to the Human Spaceflight Program. Bob was also a flight test engineer for the U.S. Navy. He has a degree in aerospace engineering from NC State University and is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School.

• 5 Thu, May 4 - Jun 8 (no class Jun 1), 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

• Online via Zoom; Sessions are recorded

• Maximum: 200; Fee: $75; Course ID: 3609

Beyond Cable! Making Smart Streaming Choices

ONLINE: The constantly evolving selection of streaming video services makes deciding what and how to watch video content quite daunting. This course, updated for 2023, guides students through the maze of technology, services and content available today to help them optimize the time and money they spend on streaming video. For those with a cable TV subscription, it will also help them decide whether and how to “cut the cord.” Topics include: 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 viewing pat terns prior to (or during) the course to help them in planning. The goal is to 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.

• 5 Thu, May 4 - Jun 1, 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

• Online via Zoom; Sessions are recorded

• Maximum: 200; Fee: $75; Course ID: 3459

Science & Technology

Fibonacci Numbers: Properties, Golden Ratio, Applications

IN PERSON: Probably the most well-known mathematical sequence is that of the Fibonacci numbers. This lecture-style course explores how these numbers arise in certain mathematical problems as well as in real-world situations. We consider the properties of the Fibonacci numbers and related sequences such as the Lucas numbers. Since study of the Fibonacci numbers leads to the golden ratio, we derive its relationship to the Fibonacci numbers and consider its properties. The course concludes with an overview of how the Fibonacci numbers appear in nature and how we humans utilize the Fibonacci numbers and the golden ratio. Students will gain an appreciation for how these mathematical concepts have informed our understanding of nature and have impacted human endeavors in art, architecture and music.

• Lecture + Q&A.

Please note: Although the instructor will attempt to present the key concepts in a manner minimizing the need for knowledge of mathematics, students will get the most out of the course by having a good working knowledge of high school algebra and geometry. Optional problem sets will be provided for students who want to pursue the subject outside of class. The book by Posamentier and Lehmann is recommended for those who wish to know more.

Recommended Text:

• Alfred S. Posamentier and Ingmar Lehmann, “The (Fabulous) Fibonacci Numbers”

(9781591024750)

Frank Brown celebrated his retirement by obtaining an M.A. in mathematics from East Carolina University. He has been teaching mathematics courses for OLLI since 2016. His previous OLLI course topics included the mathematics of voting, geometric topology and cryptography. Frank is a graduate of Duke with a B.S. in chemistry.

• 6 Wed, May 3 - Jun 7, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

• In person at Judea Reform Congregation

• Maximum: 30; Fee: $75; Course ID: 3600

At Home in the Universe: The Search for Meaning and Purpose in the Cosmos

ONLINE: Humankind has struggled with existential questions for as long as there have been humans. Typically, our search for meaning and purpose has focused inward, looking to ourselves for answers. In this lecture-based course, we look outward at the universe to discuss our existence. We start with a survey of current knowledge of stars, galaxies and the universe, and then discuss the great outstanding cosmological questions: What is dark matter? What is dark energy? What is the nature of black holes? How did the universe begin? How will it end? What is the role of intelligence in the cosmos? We also address questions about exoplanets and exolife. We end with a far-ranging discussion of our species’ need to explore, survive and thrive to find purpose and meaning in this cosmos. The answer is not here, it is out there.

• Lecture + Q&A, Facilitated discussion.

Please note: This is an extensively updated version of the course, last taught at OLLI in January 2019.

Brand Fortner is a teaching professor at NC State University where he teaches astronomy, astrophysics and physics, and is adjunct professor of physics at UNC. He earned a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois in high energy astrophysics. Brand 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.

• 6 Wed, May 3 - Jun 7, 9-10:15 a.m.

• Online via Zoom; Sessions are recorded

• Maximum: 200; Fee: $75; Course ID: 3587

Society & Culture

Building Emotional Intelligence: Conversations

IN PERSON: How is our emotional intelligence related to satisfying conversations and relationship development? Each student will begin by establishing an understanding of their own communication and learning style preferences using a sensory preference assessment tool and a communication style assessment. Students will be introduced to the five characteristics of emotional intelligence and have an opportunity to develop skills in each area. While our intelligence quotient is stable throughout our lives, emotional intelligence is a skill that can be learned. Having high emotional intelligence has been shown to be even more important to life satisfaction and success than having high intelligence. This entertaining and informative lecture-based course will provide insight and knowledge on identifying high and low emotional intelligence and how to improve yours. Students will also spend time engaged in conversation with each other with the goal of developing their emotional intelligence.

• Lecture + Q&A, Facilitated discussion.

Please note: Personal assessments will be emailed to students prior to the first class session. The recommended books below are great resources for those who wish to know more.

Recommended Texts:

• Daniel Goleman, “Emotional Intelligence: Why it Can Matter More than IQ” (9780553383713)

• Travis Bradberry and Jean Greaves, “Emotional Intelligence 2.0” (9780974320625)

Alita Bluford is a graduate of the University of Michigan and Eastern Michigan University with a master’s in human resources. She has extensive experience in understanding the role of emotional intelligence in interpersonal communications. Her passion is to make a difference by educating people on how to improve their emotional intelligence and increase their understanding of rela-

tionship dynamics. She has taught communications and emotional intelligence for OLLI at Duke and NC State University.

• 3 Mon, May 15 - Jun 5 (no class May 29), 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

• In person at Judea Reform Congregation

• Maximum: 16; Fee: $50; Course ID: 3589

Genealogy Research: Stories From Your Family Tree

IN PERSON: If you have spent time researching your family surnames, you can probably write about four generations of one of your family surnames. Using this as a basis, the course will spend four weeks actively learning how to find and create stories of interest. We will approach the task by: 1) learning how to research and prepare; 2) getting your living family involved; 3) looking beyond birth, marriage and death records; and 4) beginning the writing process. Even if this is your first attempt at writing, you will have the tools you need to get started. By the end of course, students will be prepared to move on to other major surnames and to create more generational stories. • Facilitated discussion, Active Skill Learning.

Recommended Text:

• Patricia Law Hatcher, “Producing a Quality Family History” (9780916489649)

Melanie Crain has taught several genealogy classes locally and at OLLI. Her writing filled two family newsletters, and she still creates sketches and stories about those who went before her.

• 4 Mon, May 1-22, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

• In person at Judea Reform Congregation

• Maximum: 12; Fee: $50; Course ID: 3601

Society & Culture

Heather McGhee’s “The Sum of Us”

ONLINE: After 20 years lobbying for progressive legislation with the think tank Demos, Heather McGhee began to realize that policies alone would not solve our most intractable societal problems. Instead, she saw that a false belief in a racialized “zero-sum” game was at the root of opposition to policies that would benefit all Americans. In this course, we will journey with McGhee around the country in search of what she calls “the solidarity dividend,” described as “the benefits we gain when people come together across race to accomplish what we simply can’t do on our own.”

Combining an in-depth study of her book “The Sum of Us” with episodes of her podcast series, we will explore inspiring stories of people in diverse communities coming together across race and class lines to accomplish extraordinary things. These things would seem normal in a country that sees itself as a beacon of progress and democracy, but that due to our troubled history of racial inequality, have so far eluded us. • Facilitated discussion.

Please note: Students will be assigned chapters from the required text to read prior to each class session, with additional (optional) recommended listening and reading resources posted on the class website. Some class sessions will feature small group discussion in breakout rooms.

Required Text:

• Heather McGhee, “The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together” (9780525509585)

Cathy Rimer-Surles, J.D., MLS (she/they), a graduate of Duke and North Carolina Central University School of Law, is an attorney, educator and passionate community advocate. A longtime resident of Durham deeply influenced by her experiences growing up queer, cisgender and white in the South, she organizes, educates and agitates for equity, justice and liberation in this city she loves as a core leader of both Organizing Against Racism (OAR Durham) and Episcopalians United Against Racism (EUAR).

• 6 Thu, May 4 - Jun 8, 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

• Online via Zoom

• Maximum: 30; Fee: $75; Course ID: 3602

Witness to Racial Apartheid: An American Journey

See listing on page 25

Photography and Social Life: How We Give Meaning to Images

See listing on page 33

Spring 2023 Registration

Registration opens on Tuesday, April 11, at 9 a.m. (ET) for Monday and Tuesday courses and on Wednesday, April 12 , at 9 a.m. (ET) for Wednesday and Thursday courses.

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

Wellness Activities

Own Your Health: Lifestyle Medicine

ONLINE: In this interactive course, we will cover a range of topics essential to our overall wellbeing and longevity. We will discuss a number of active steps we can take to optimize our health across key health pillars, with the understanding that when we are mindful of positive steps, and understand why they are important, we can then achieve them. We will be in an active state of “owning our health,” and optimizing our health outcomes. Each week, students will write their own prescriptions for “lifestyle medicine,” based on what they have learned and ideas from that week’s topic. Students will be actively engaged, identifying new habits they can experiment with during the following week. Areas of focus will include: 1) overall health and the importance of mindfulness, 2) the role of food, 3) the importance of movement, 4) stress management and optimizing sleep, and 5) environmental toxin awareness.

• Lecture + Q&A, Facilitated discussion.

Please note: The only requirement is to come with an open mind and a willingness to be an active participant in the course. To foster engagement, we may try using breakout rooms as appropriate.

Anne Engel is a national board-certified health and wellness coach, and a Kresser Institute ADAPT-certified functional health coach. She holds a Culinary Medicine Coaching Certificate (Harvard Medical School) and an MBA from Northwestern University. She works with clients to help them build plans to achieve health goals across a range of initiatives, such as losing weight, lowering blood pressure, finding energy, managing stress, balancing blood sugar, improving fitness, and optimizing sleep.

• 6 Wed, May 3 - Jun 7, 1:30-2:45 p.m.

• Online via Zoom

• Maximum: 14; Fee: $75; Course ID: 3613

Human Relationships: Building Better Friendships Through Science

IN PERSON: How many friends do you have? More importantly, what is the quality of those relationships? Health professionals say we live in a time of increasing emotional distance and loneliness. Thankfully, research shows how we can make our most important relationships flourish. We will read and discuss “Plays Well With Others,” a humorous, science-based and profound book by national bestselling author Eric Barker. We will question four old maxims: Can you judge a book by its cover? Is a friend in need a friend indeed? Does love conquer all? And is no man (or person) an island? Supplemental videos and articles will be suggested for those who want to learn more. Participants will receive an email with discussion starters for each week. Together, we will learn, laugh and discover new insights into building better relationships in our lives. And in the process, we’ll enjoy each other’s company. • Facilitated discussion.

Required Text:

• Eric Barker, “Plays Well With Others” (9780063050945)

Gates Vrooman, MDiv, DMin, is a retired pastor and an open and progressive thinker who has enjoyed taking and teaching OLLI courses since retiring in 2004. Many of the courses he has taught are in the field of positive psychology. He is an active volunteer in prison ministry and an author. He recently published “Like a Mountain Stream” (2022). It is a memoir about his hiking adventures and misadventures during 30 years of involvement with the YMCA of the Rockies.

• 6 Thu, May 4 - Jun 8, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

• In person at Judea Reform Congregation

• Maximum: 12; Fee: $75; Course ID: 3605

All OLLI at Duke classes and events are in Eastern Time

Wellness Activities

Taiji Ball & Restorative Qi Gong

ONLINE: Looking for an easy, entertaining, weight-bearing exercise you can do at home that tones the whole body and builds strength, stamina and ease of motion? Taiji (tai chi) ball, a traditional auxiliary form within the art of taijiquan, has been practiced for generations to do just that. The ball or sphere, an image of energetic balance and integrity, is the only piece of equipment you’ll need. You will learn a 30-movement routine focused on the three energy reservoirs of the head, heart and belly, and the powers of the sky, living things and Earth. In addition, we will practice Rising Lotus Medical Qi Gong and other exercises for healing, relaxation and stress reduction. • Active Skill Learning.

Please note: Participants provide their own ball: approximately 6 to 8.5 inches in diameter and a weight you can handle. Starting light still balances energy and improves posture and mobility. More weight begins to tone and build strength. Most people start with a weight between 0 and 6 pounds. You should be able to hold it without strain on one palm and pass it hand to hand around your waist. You may begin with a child’s play ball or soccer ball, or even without a ball — visualizing the space between your hands. Textured rubber or faux leather medicine balls (Champion, Rhino, etc.) are good for starters, available from $20 to $50. You might experiment with medicine balls of varying weights at a sporting goods store, either purchasing there or online.

Jay Dunbar (M.A., English literature, Duke; Ph.D., education, UNC-Chapel Hill) is director of the Magic Tortoise Taijiquan School (magictortoise.com). An “indoor” student of Grandmaster Jou Tsung Hwa, he has studied taijiquan and qi gong since 1975 and has taught in the Triangle since 1979. He has offered courses through OLLI each year since 2003, and for the Fall 2020 term he successfully transitioned to Zoom.

• 6 Thu, May 4 - Jun 8, 9-10:15 a.m.

• Online via Zoom; Sessions are recorded

• Maximum: 200; Fee: $75; Course ID: 3617

Spirituality of Chinese Medicine

ONLINE: This lecture-based course examines the Eastern idea that a Spirit resides in each of five of our internal organs: the kidneys, liver, heart, spleen and lungs. Students will learn how they give us will, force, emotions, intellect and a spirit that enables them to work in a harmonious relationship with each other to maintain our health. The effects of the emotions on each of these organs will also be discussed in relation to yin and yang, the two energies present in our bodies whose balance is necessary to stay healthy. Since Chinese medicine is a complementary medicine, the individual participates by using its principles to age with wisdom and grace. Students will learn an Eastern way of living that will enable them to contribute to the maintenance of their mental, emotional and physical health. • Lecture + Q&A.

William Courtland has been a teacher at the Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy for 15 years. He has taught introductory, intermediate and advanced courses on the principles of Chinese medicine and acupressure, a form of Eastern bodywork. He has been teaching for OLLI at UConn Waterbury for 15 years.

• 6 Tue, May 2 - Jun 6, 9-10:15 a.m.

• Online via Zoom

• Maximum: 40; Fee: $75; Course ID: 3615

Staying in Control: Advance Planning for Long-Term and End-of-Life Care

See listing on page 20

Wellness Activities

Lifelong Creativity

ONLINE: Creative activities have been proven to increase our joy and longevity. How can we best grow our creative capacity to lead our most fulfilling lives? In this lecture-based course, we will tackle this question as we investigate the creative personality and the brain. Students will discover how to cultivate a creative mindset, build a creative toolbox and impact their sense of identity and purpose. They also will learn how music supports our health, well-being and creative expression as we age. Two guest speakers will share their knowledge in the area of creativity and aging.

• Lecture + Q&A.

Guest Speakers:

• Carl Nordgren, who taught creative entrepreneurship at Duke for many years, is a novelist and author of “Becoming a Creative Genius (Again).”

• Hugh Willard, MED, LCMHC, is a psychotherapist and creativity expert who has taught at UNC and NC State University. His upcoming book on aging well is titled “Finding Beauty in the Gray.”

Please note: For those who wish to know more, the two recommended books will supplement the course material.

Recommended Texts:

• Samantha Shad, “Write Through The Crisis” (9781733865210)

• Samantha Shad, “The Write to Happiness: How To Write Stories That Change Your Brain and Your Life” (9781733865227)

Samantha Shad is an author, successful Hollywood screenwriter and entertainment attorney. She is the author of the award-winning books “The Write to Happiness” and “Write Through the Crisis.” She is a produced writer in feature films and network TV (“Class Action,” 20th Century Fox; “Vanished Without a Trace,” NBC-Universal) and has worked with such luminaries as Ridley Scott and Steven Bochco. She has taught at UCLA and is known as an experienced, engaging and lively instructor for OLLI.

• 6 Tue, May 2 - Jun 6, 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

• Online via Zoom; Sessions are recorded

• Maximum: 200; Fee: $75; Course ID: 3610

Communicate Effectively: Hone Your Skills Through Creative, Interactive Play

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New Member Meet & Greet

Thursday, April 27

In person at JRC 10-11 a.m.

• Online via Zoom 2-3 p.m. (ET)

New to OLLI at Duke? We invite you to join us for an in-person or a virtual Meet & Greet hosted by the OLLI Leadership Team. See page 13

How To Write Every Day

ONLINE: Successful writers have one thing in common: They write every day. This course offers realistic, practical ways to fit writing into your busy schedule consistently. In this interactive course, you will learn a simple, structured series of steps to use to develop the habit of writing every day, even with a calendar packed with family time, community acvities, recreation or other commitments. You will also learn practical prompts and strategies for overcoming writer’s block so you can summon your muse even when you don’t feel inspired. Students write during and outside of class, do individual and “buddy” activities, and have opportunities to give and get feedback on their writing. You will make progress on your manuscript and learn how to keep the momentum going for months after the course ends. Only the first session of this course will be recorded. • Facilitated discussion, Active Skill Learning.

Please note: This course is for writers of all genres (memoir, fiction, nonfiction, poetry, scriptwriting, etc.) and all levels (from “never tried it” to “published already”). Classes will be a combination of in-class writing, discussion and lecture. Some class time will include breakout rooms to match up writers of similar genres or interests.

A staff writer for Chatham Life and Style Magazine, Erim Akpan specializes in helping writers share their stories with the world. Using the principles in this course, she kept up the habit of writing daily for three consecutive years. She has published over 40 pieces of writing — starting at age 19 — as well as ghostwritten and edited books. She has taught dozens of workshops in community and university settings over the past four years.

• 6 Wed, May 3 - Jun 7, 3:30-4:45 p.m.

• Online via Zoom

• Maximum: 30; Fee: $95; Course ID: 3604

Tease Out the Poems!

IN PERSON: Enjoy the process of creating poetry! We’ll use writing prompts to get the creative process going. Emphasis will be on creating vivid imagery, shaping stanzas and honing the story or message of the poem. The class structure will include the distribution of in-class writing prompts for free verse poems with time allowed to share what you’ve written. Once students have settled on several poems to focus on, we will share feedback. Learning to read and critique a poem is a skill that benefits the writer. Ideally, poems will be shared via email to give everyone a chance to review them and be prepared to discuss them. The goal is to give constructive criticism and encourage each other. By the end of the course, students will have a solid collection of poems. • Facilitated discussion, Active Skill Learning.

Please note: You will want to bring a pencil and paper for writing in class. Laptops are not well suited for this course.

Margaret Anderson has a degree in creative writing from Hollins University and studied literature for her B.A. degree. She has written poetry her whole life. She recently had several poems published in Heron Clan (a literary magazine). She is happily retired from working as a librarian for 25 years. This will be her second time teaching for OLLI.

• 6 Wed, May 3 - Jun 7, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

• In person at Judea Reform Congregation

• Maximum: 10; Fee: $95; Course ID: 3509

A Study of Three Female Poets

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Genealogy Research: Stories From Your Family Tree

See listing on page 37

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’m not local, what time zone are classes and event times?

OLLI at Durham is based in Durham, NC. All our classes and events are in Eastern Time.

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.

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.” On the right side of the screen, there are 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! If you fail to log in more than three times, you will be locked out of the system! Please contact olli@duke.edu to unlock or 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.

Note: Each course is clearly marked “ONLINE” or “IN PERSON.” Please read the course descriptions carefully before registering.

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 2023 Registration

Registration opens on Tuesday, April 11, at 9 a.m. (ET) for Monday and Tuesday courses and on Wednesday, April 12 , at 9 a.m. (ET) for Wednesday and Thursday courses.