OLLI at Duke - Winter 2023 Course Catalog

Welcome!

I want to offer a warm welcome to our new members and Duke alumni who are joining OLLI at Duke from across the country and around the globe to participate in our online courses. And a huge welcome back to our returning members—we are so glad to see you again.

This winter, we are offering a broad array of courses that are both enriching and informative. In addition to 40 online courses, we are offering 32 in-person courses.

Whether you prefer lectures, hands-on art instruction or intimate discussions, I’m hopeful you will find your OLLI experience engaging. Mark your calendar for Wednesday, February 22, at 3:30 p.m. to join us for a special event with Aleisa Fishman, Ph.D., a historian who has worked at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum since its inception. Rabbi Emeritus John Friedman of Judea Reform Congregation will moderate the discussion. For more information read page 11

I want to give a big shout-out to our dedicated OLLI volunteers, the instructors, board members, moderators, class assistants and special interest group (SIG) leaders who collectively make an enormous difference in our OLLI learning community. OLLI wouldn’t be the same without you!

I hope you’ll join us for online or in-person courses this term. Please check out the three-page spread (pages 8-10) containing information about OLLI at Duke’s 45th anniversary, which includes profiles of several of our beloved OLLI instructors.

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.

Winter 2023 Registration

Registration for Winter 2023 opens on January 10 at 9 a.m. for Monday and Tuesday courses and on January 11 at 9 a.m. 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.

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

In-Person Learning

For the Winter 2023 term, we will be hosting 27 courses in the Education Building at Judea Reform Congregation (JRC), located at 1933 W. Cornwallis Road in Durham, with an additional 7 courses held at other off-site locations. 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

Planning Your Course Schedule

This catalog is organized by course subject, starting on page 18, with helpful indexes on pages 12-15. 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.”

Contents

Our Mission ..................... 2 Our Vision 2

Our History ...................... 2 Online Learning ............... 3

In-Person Learning 3

Planning Your Course Schedule 3 OLLI at Duke Board of Advisors ............ 4

About OLLI at Duke 4

Join OLLI at Duke ............ 5

Contact Information......... 5

Volunteering for OLLI 5

Access 6

COVID-19 Policy .............. 6 OLLI at Duke Code of Conduct ............. 6

Instructor Appreciation .... 7 Important Dates 7

Technology Needed for Zoom Courses 7 Online Learning Website 7

Celebrating OLLI’s 45th Anniversary 8

Special Event Lecture.... 11 New Member Meet & Greet ................. 11

Venue Addresses........... 13

Special Course: Vivo 16

Registration FAQs 61

Course Indexes

By Day 12 Short Courses ........... 13

By Location (or Online) .. 14

By Instructor 15

Course Subjects 17

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 and workshop offerings are based on members’ requests and the expertise of instructors and workshop leaders. Our curriculum is developed by the Curriculum Committee, which is composed of 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 page 5.

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: olli@duke.edu

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

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

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

For online courses/communications/technology/member 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

Access

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.

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 membership 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/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

Henry Blinder

Betsy Bullen

Joe Caddell

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

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, January 10-11 9 a.m.—Registration opens

Thursday, January 12 10 a.m.—Zoom Basics & Refresher

Thursday, January 26 New Member Meet & Greet

Monday, January 30

Winter courses begin

Thursday, April 6

Last day for most Winter courses Monday-Thursday, April 10-13 Makeup classes

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 on January 12 at 10 a.m.

Online Learning Website

OLLI at Duke has created a website to host information about Online Learning activities. This site provides Zoom how-to guides, requests for technical assistance, and information on the current Online Learning term. Please visit www.olliatduke.online

Zoom Links in Online Student Portal

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

Celebrating 45 Years of OLLI

AAs we continue to celebrate OLLI at Duke’s 45th anniversary, we wanted to give a shout-out to our amazing volunteers who make the magic happen. Members of the Curriculum Committee (CC) and the Instructor Relations Committee (IRC) work tirelessly behind the scenes to bring you the outstanding courses and instructors you’ve come to expect. We invited them to look back over the years and share their insights on what it takes to lead these efforts.

Past president Jan Tuchinsky, former IRC chair Mike Bahnaman, former OLLI director Sara Craven, past president Jack Gartner, Bill Wright Award winner Richard Ellman and current president Marion Jervay organize the OLLI archives before sending them to Duke Archives.

Director

Beth Anderson

Beth is the longest serving chair of the Curriculum Committee.

What is the contribution you are most proud of making? What do you find most enjoyable about serving as chair?

Without question, being the chair of the CC is my passion! It has been a full, rich, incredible journey. Early on, I recognized our course descriptions should be more precise to meet our

Beth Anderson, Howard Koslow and Ginny Knight

Chris McLeod (right) presents the OLLI board president Marion Jervay with the 2022 Bill Wright Award.

members’ expectations. Throughout my tenure, gently and relentlessly, I strove to improve the quality, consistency and clarity of the course descriptions. The task is not done, but I feel proud of what I’ve achieved, and I will be honored if this is my legacy.

Mike was the founder of the Instructor Relations Committee and its chair from 2009 to 2018.

What inspired you to create the IRC? What is your favorite memory of being IRC chair?

In 2009, the board recognized that we needed to “up our game” in supporting our talented instructors, who are the key to OLLI’s success. Specifically, we needed to do a better job in five key areas: recognition, communication, networking, training and advocacy. To address this challenge, we formed a dedicated committee to focus on these issues, and the Instructor Relations Committee was born. My favorite memories are of participating in instructor lunches. Sharing a casual meal each month with several dozen talented and passionat individuals who willingly shared their knowledge with OLLI was humbling and enlightening — and fun!

Ginny has worn many hats since she joined OLLI in 2016, serving as Curriculum Committee chair, president of the OLLI Board of Advisors and Instructor Relations Committee chair.

What OLLI role did you find most enjoyable? What contribution are you most proud of making?

The OLLI volunteer job I found the most enjoyable was serving as chair of the Curriculum Committee. The OLLI subject area chairs comprising the Curriculum Committee were, and still are, a most dedicated group of volunteers.

Mike Bahnaman

OLLI staff member Annette Gooch (right) meets online instructor Terri Strug in person for the first time.

Linda Hubbard Curtis, Beth Anderson, Diane Hundley, Lu Howard and Eloise Jordan

Ginny Knight

I was very proud of their accomplishments in recruiting outstanding instructors and in developing and enhancing, with their instructors, a curriculum of in-depth courses in a wide variety of subjects from literature and history to astronomy and number theory to hands-on art and music. It was a joy to work with such a committed group of members who loved contributing their enthusiasm and knowledge to curating classes for our OLLI students. I am most proud of the volunteers I recruited to OLLI, to teach and to serve on committees. Of course, the resource-rich environment we live in made it easy.

Howard Koslow

Howard was chair of the Information Technology (IT) committee from 2018 to 2021. In spring 2021, he took up the torch to lead the Instructor Relations Committee when OLLI began hosting courses online due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

What was the most meaningful aspect of serving as chair of the IRC during the pandemic?

One of the most rewarding aspects of serving as IRC chair was getting to recognize milestones for instructors who have taught 25 or more courses. I had the pleasure of honoring three such instructors while they were teaching online classes. The appreciation expressed by the director and students and the gratification the instructors found in teaching made me especially proud to be part of the OLLI community.

Jean O’Barr and Ruth Caccavale take a selfie together at the Fall Social.

OLLI director Chris McLeod with OLLI founders Jean O’Barr and Judith Ruderman; current OLLI board president Marion Jervay; and past OLLI director Sara Craven

Special Events

Meeting the Challenges of Holocaust Education

The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is the nation’s living memorial to the Holocaust. In this OLLI special event lecture, Aleisa Fishman, a member of the museum’s founding staff, will discuss the establishment of the museum nearly 30 years ago, its architecture and its mission. Today, museum programs reach professionals in law enforcement, the military, diplomacy, medicine and religion, as well as teachers and students. Staff work to foster growth in the field of Holocaust studies and to educate and inspire the public to learn more about past genocides. Fishman will discuss this educational work, as well as share insights from the museum’s international educational outreach programs, including her efforts to bring exhibitions abroad.

Wednesday, February 22, 3:30-4:45 p.m.

Lecture + Q&A • Online via Zoom (will be recorded) • No Fee

Aleisa Fishman is a historian at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Within the International Educational Outreach division, she leads the team’s work to present USHMM exhibitions and related educational programming abroad. A member of the museum’s founding staff, Fishman encourages audiences to explore the history of the Holocaust and how that history remains relevant today. She curated the museum’s podcast series “Voices on Antisemitism,” a component of the museum’s efforts to address contemporary antisemitism. A graduate of Duke, Fishman received her Ph.D. in American history from American University.

More information available at learnmore.duke.edu/olli

New Member Meet & Greet

Thursday, January 26

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

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.

Courses by Day

● Time, Course Title (No. of Sessions) (Venue), Page [linked to course description]

Mondays & Mon/Wed

Online (Zoom)

9-10 Build Your Strength With Vivo Level 2: Sec 1, 8 M/W (16) .................. 57

9-10:15 ...... A World of Trouble (10) ............................30

9-10:15 Organizing Your Visual Story (6) 44 9-10:15 Rhythm & Jews (8) 42

10-11 ......... Build Your Strength With Vivo Level 1: Sec 1, 8 M/W (16) 57

11-12:15 Contemporary LGBTQ Culture (10) 31 11-12:15..... Exotic Phenomena in Astrophysics (4) 48

11-12:15 Gardens and Gardeners (6) 35 11-12:15..... Middle Eastern Humanities (9) ................53 11-12:30 Walking the Camino de Santiago (5) 54

1:30-2:45 Navigating Uncertainty (4) 55 1:30-2:45... The Oldest Hatred (10) ............................34 3:30-4:45 Yoga Nidra (5) 58

In Person

9-10:30...... How Airports Work (10) (JRC) .................33

9-10:30 Tax Smart Retirement Strategies (6) (JRC) 23 11-12:30 .... A History of Policing in America (10) (JRC) 32

11-12:30 The Art of Joomchi (3) (JRC) 28

11-1 ........... Finding the Artist Within (9) (1:11) ............ 26

1:30-3 American Tobacco (10) (JRC) 33

1:30-3 Intro to iPhone Photography (6) (JRC) 43

Tuesdays & Tue/Thu

Online (Zoom)

9-10 Build Your Strength With Vivo Level 2: Sec 2, 8 T/Th (16) .................. 57

9-10:15 Abraham Lincoln (10) 30

9-10:15 CCRCs (5) 24

10-11 ......... Build Your Strength With Vivo Level 1: Sec 2, 8 T/Th (16) 57 11-12:15 Genealogy VI (A) — Beginner (4) 51 11-12:15..... Genealogy VI (B) — Intermediate (6) ....... 51

11-12:15 Inside the Artist’s Studio (5) 18

11-1 Botanical Illustration (10) 28

11-1 ........... Learn To Knit (10) .................................... 26 1:30-2:45 Poet’s Choice (6) 60

1:30-2:45... Storytelling With Photographs (9) ...........43 1:30-2:45 The ’60s at Duke (10) 35 1:30-2:45 The Metaverse (10) 54

In Person

9-10:30...... Foundations of Color (8) (JRC) ................ 27 9-10:30 Immunology (8) (JRC) 49 9-12 Stay Put or Move On (SPOMO) (10) (JRC)............................. 23 11-12:30 Chinese Brush Painting (10) (JRC) 29 11-12:30 Poetic Design (6) (JRC) 39 11-12:30 .... Vincent van Gogh (6) (JRC) ..................... 22 1:30-3 Defining American (10) (JRC) 19 1:30-3 Symposia (10) (CV) 52 1:30-3 ....... “The Underground Railroad” (10) (JRC) 38 1:30-3:30 Modern Bridge Bidding I (8) (BA) 56 3:15-4:45... Nasher Slow Art Conversations (6) (NM) 20

Wednesdays

Online (Zoom)

11-12:15..... Cosmic Color (9) .....................................46 11-12:15 Philip Roth, “American Pastoral” (4) 36 11-12:15 Philosophy of Human Nature (10) 45 11-12:15..... Reintroducing Margaret Walker (5) ......... 37 11-12:30 The World Today (10) 25 1:30-2:30 Silver Strummers (8) 42 1:30-2:45... Music and the Brain (7) ........................... 47 1:30-2:45 Non-Jewish Communities of Israel (5) 50 1:30-2:45 The Sublime and the Beautiful (8) 45 3:30-4:45 .. Emotional Intelligence (10) ......................56

In Person

9-10:30 Building Duke Chapel (6) (JRC) 21 11-12:30 .... Ekphrastic Poetry (10) (JRC) ................... 59 11-12:30 .... Human Evolution and Migrations (8) (JRC) 32 11-12:30 .... Living With Art (6) (OTH) ......................... 21 1:30-3 ....... Computer Security & Privacy (10) (JRC) 48 1:30-3 ....... Examining Critical Race Theory (8) (JRC) .................................. 50 1:30-3 The British Invasion (10) (JRC) 41 1:30-3:30 Writing About Race and Gender (10) (JRC) ........................60

Page numbers link to course descriptions • All times are Eastern Time

Courses by Day

Thursdays

Online (Zoom)

● Time, Course Title (No. of Sessions), Page [linked to course description]

Venue Abbreviations & Addresses

9-10:15 Musicals 101 (10) 41

9-10:15 ...... T’ai Chi (10)..............................................58

11-12:15 America’s Military Alliances (9) 34

11-12:15 Latin American Art (10) 20

1:30-2:45... L’Afrique Noire (10) ..................................36

3:30-5 Marianne Moore, Elizabeth Bishop (10) 39

In Person

9-10:30 Energy & Climate Change (10) (JRC) 47

11-12:30 Celebration of Soul Music (10) (JRC) 40

11-12:30 .... Beyond Gmail! (5) (JRC) ..........................46

11-1 Wildlife Portrait (6) (JRC) 27

1:30-3 Understanding Foreign Assistance (10) (JRC) .......................... 24

1:30-3:30 Paint & Collage Techniques (9) (TFAD) 29

1:30-4:30 North Carolina on Film (10) (JRC) 40

Short Courses

Courses with 3-6 sessions

Mondays

1:11 1:11 Art and Healing Space, 3409 University Drive, Durham

BA The Bridge Academy, 2634 DurhamChapel Hill Road, Suite 102, Durham

CV Croasdaile Village Retirement Community, 2600 Croasdaile Farm Parkway, Durham

JRC Judea Reform Congregation, Education Building, 1933 W. Cornwallis Road, Durham

NM Nasher Museum, 2001 Campus Drive, Duke University, Durham

OTH Other (see course description)

TFAD The Forest at Duke, 2701 Pickett Road, Durham

Z Online via Zoom

● Start Date (No. of Sessions), Time, Course Title (Venue), Page [linked to course description]

Jan 30 (6) 9-10:15 Your Visual Story (Z) 44

Jan 30 (6) 9-10:30 Tax Smart Retirement Strategies (JRC)................. 23

Jan 30 (6) 11-12:15 Gardens and Gardeners (Z) 35

Jan 30 (4) 1:30-2:45 Navigating Uncertainty (Z) 55

Jan 30 (6) ... 1:30-3 ...... Intro to iPhone Photography (JRC) 43

Feb 6 (3) 11-12:30 The Art of Joomchi (JRC) 28

Feb 13 (5) ... 3:30-4:45.. Yoga Nidra (Z) .......................58

Mar 6 (5) 1-12:30 Walking the Camino de Santiago (Z) 54

Mar 13 (4) ... 11-12:15 ... Exotic Phenomena in Astrophysics (Z) 48

Tuesdays

Jan 31 (5) ... 9-10:15 ..... CCRCs (Z)............................. 24

Jan 31 (4) 11-12:15 Genealogy VI (A) Beg. (Z) 51

Jan 31 (6) 11-12:30 Poetic Design (JRC) 39

Jan 31 (6) ... 1:30-2:45 .. Poet’s Choice (Z) ..................60

Jan 31 (6) 3:15-4:45 Nasher Slow Art Conversations (NM) 20 Feb 7 (6)..... 11-12:30 ... Vincent van Gogh (JRC) ....... 22 Feb 28 (6) 11-12:15 Genealogy VI (B) Inter. (Z) 51 Mar 7 (5) 11-12:15 Inside the Artist’s Studio (Z) 18

Wednesdays

Feb 1 (6) 9-10:30 Building Duke Chapel (JRC) 21 Feb 1 (4) ..... 11-12:15 ... Philip Roth, “American Pastoral” (Z) 36 Feb 1 (6) 11-12:30 Living With Art (OTH) 21 Mar 1 (5) .... 11-12:15 ... Reintroducing Margaret Walker (Z) 37 Mar 8 (5) 1:30-2:45 Non-Jewish Communities of Israel (Z)......................... 50

Thursdays

Feb 2 (5) 11-12:30 Beyond Gmail! Google Workspace Apps (JRC) .....46 Feb 2 (6) 11-1 Wildlife Portrait (JRC) 27

Page numbers link to course descriptions • All times are Eastern Time

Courses by Location

1:11 Art and Healing Space (1:11)

● Course Title, Day, Time (No. of Sessions), Page [linked to course description]

Online (Zoom)

Finding the Artist Within W, 11-1 (9) 26

The Bridge Academy (BA)

Modern Bridge Bidding I T, 1:30-3:30 (8) 56

Croasdaile Village Retirement Community (CV) Symposia .................................. T, 1:30-3 (10) .......... 52

Judea Reform Congregation (JRC)

How Airports Work .................... M, 9-10:30 (10) .......33

Tax Smart Retirement Strategies ............................... M, 9-10:30 (6) ......... 23

History of Policing in America ... M, 11-12:30 (10) ...... 32

The Art of Joomchi .................... M, 11-12:30 (3)........ 28

American Tobacco .................... M, 1:30-3 (10) .........33

Intro to iPhone Photography M, 1:30-3 (6) 43

Foundations of Color T, 9-10:30 (8) 27

Immunology T, 9-10:30 (8) 49

Stay Put or Move On (SPOMO) T, 9-12 (10) 23

Chinese Brush Painting T, 11-12:30 (10) 29

Poetic Design T, 11-12:30 (6) 39

Vincent van Gogh T, 11-12:30 (6) 22

Defining American T, 1:30-3 (10) 19 “The Underground Railroad” T, 1:30-3 (10) 38

Building Duke Chapel W, 9-10:30 (6) 21

Ekphrastic Poetry W, 11-12:30 (10) 59

Human Evolution & Migrations W, 11-12:30 (8) 32

Computer Security & Privacy W, 1:30-3 (10) 48

Examine Critical Race Theory ... W, 1:30-3 (8)........... 50

The British Invasion ................... W, 1:30-3 (10) ......... 41

Writing About Race & Gender ... W, 1:30-3:30 (10) ....60

Energy and Climate Change ..... Th, 9-10:30 (10) ...... 47

A Celebration of Soul Music ..... Th, 11-12:30 (10) .....40

Beyond Gmail! ........................... Th, 11-12:30 (5).......46

Wildlife Portrait .......................... Th, 11-1 (6) ............. 27

Understanding Foreign Assistance ................ Th, 1:30-3 (10) ........ 24

North Carolina on Film Th, 1:30-4:30 (10) 40

Nasher Museum (NM)

Nasher Slow Art Conversations T, 3:15-4:45 (6) 20

Other (OTH) (see course description)

Living With Art W, 11-12:30 (6) 21

The Forest at Duke (FAD)

Paint & Collage Techniques Th, 1:30-3:30 (9) 29

A World of Trouble M, 9-10:15 (10) 30

Organizing Your Visual Story M, 9-10:15 (6) 44 Rhythm & Jews M, 9-10:15 (8) 42

Contemporary LGBTQ Culture M, 11-12:15 (10) 31 Exotic Phenom. Astrophysics M, 11-12:15 (4) 48

Gardens and Gardeners M, 11-12:15 (6) 35

Middle Eastern Humanities ....... M, 11-12:15 (9) ........53

Walking the Camino de Santiago .............. M, 11-12:30 (5) .......54

Navigating Uncertainty.............. M, 1:30-2:45 (4) ......55

The Oldest Hatred ..................... M, 1:30-2:45 (10) ....34

Yoga Nidra ................................. M, 3:30-4:45 (5) .....58

Build Your Strength With Vivo Level 2: Sec 1 (8 weeks) ......... M/W, 9-10 (16) ........ 57 Level 1: Sec 1 (8 weeks) ......... M/W, 10-11 (16) ...... 57

Abraham Lincoln T, 9-10:15 (10) 30 CCRCs T, 9-10:15 (5) 24

Genealogy VI (A) — Beginner T, 11-12:15 (4) 51 Genealogy VI (B) — Intermed. T, 11-12:15 (6) 51

Inside the Artist’s Studio T, 11-12:15 (5) 18 Botanical Illustration T, 11-1 (10) 28

Learn To Knit T, 11-1 (10) 26 Poet’s Choice T, 1:30-2:45 (6) 60 Storytelling With Photographs T, 1:30-2:45 (9) 43

The ’60s at Duke T, 1:30-2:45 (10) 35

The Metaverse T, 1:30-2:45 (10) 54 Build Your Strength With Vivo

Level 2: Sec 2 (8 weeks) T/Th, 9-10 (16) 57 Level 1: Sec 2 (8 weeks) ......... T/Th, 10-11 (16) ...... 57

Cosmic Color ............................ W, 11-12:15 (9) ........46 Roth, “American Pastoral” ........ W, 11-12:15 (4) ........36 Philosophy of Human Nature .... W, 11-12:15 (10) ......45 Reintroducing Margaret Walker .. W, 11-12:15 (5) ........ 37 The World Today ....................... W, 11-12:30 (10) ...... 25 Silver Strummers ....................... W, 1:30-2:30 (8) ...... 42 Music and the Brain .................. W, 1:30-2:45 (7) ...... 47 Non-Jewish Communities of Israel W, 1:30-2:45 (5) 50

The Sublime & the Beautiful W, 1:30-2:45 (8) 45 Emotional Intelligence W, 3:30-4:45 (10) 56 Musicals 101 Th, 9-10:15 (10) 41 T’ai Chi Th, 9-10:15 (10) 58 America’s Military Alliances Th, 11-12:15 (9) 34 Latin American Art Th, 11-12:15 (10) 20 L’Afrique Noire Th, 1:30-2:45 (10) 36 Marianne Moore, Elizabeth Bishop Th, 3:30-5 (10) 39

Courses by Instructor

● Instructor Name, Course Title, Page [linked to course description]

* Abramovits, Emanuel Rhythm & Jews 42

* Airall, Zoila Examining CRT 50 Balkite, Elizabeth (Beth) Genealogy VI (A) Beg. 51 Genealogy VI (B) Inter. 51 Bauernfeind, Rob Human Evolution and Migrations ..................... 32

Bleiweiss, Sheldon ...The Oldest Hatred ................... 34 Blinder, Henry ..........The World Today ..................... 25 Block, Dean ..............The World Today ..................... 25 Bowen, Sterling ........Foundations of Color............... 27 Boyles, James ..........Defining American ................... 19 Boytos, Cathy...........Botanical Illustration ................ 28

* Breeding, Brad .........CCRCs .................................... 24

* Brems, Susan Foreign Assistance 24 Brill, Margaret Gardens and Gardeners 35

* Brown, Carolyn Margaret Walker 37 Brown, Harry Marianne Moore, Elizabeth Bishop 39 Burford, Joshua Contemp. LGBTQ Culture 31 Caccavale, Ruth Nasher Slow Art Conversations 20

Cobley, Julia Silver Strummers 42 Cox, Edwin Symposia 52 Davidshofer, Claire L’Afrique Noire 36 Dawson, Rae Stay Put or Move On (SPOMO) 23

Dunbar, Jay T’ai Chi 58 Duncan, Valerie ........Emotional Intelligence ............. 56 Ellison, Don ..............Exotic Phenomena in Astrophysics .................... 48 Fetscher, Suzanne ...Inside the Artist’s Studio ......... 18 Fortner, Brand ..........Cosmic Color .......................... 46 Freedman, Steven Mitchell .....Music and the Brain ................ 47 Friars, Eileen.............Yoga Nidra ............................... 58

Gabriel, Lisa Tax Smart Ret. Strategies 23

Gaegler, Patricia A World of Trouble 30 Gartner, Jack How Airports Work 33

Gray, Virginia The World Today 25 Gruendel, Ginnie The World Today 25

* Hall, Blaine Paxton Ekphrastic Poetry 59

* Hilsabeck, Polly Writing Race & Gender 60 Jackson, Sam Celebration of Soul Music 40

* Johnson, David Policing in America 32 Kaplan, Stuart The World Today 25

* Klein, Steven Non-Jewish Comm. Israel 50

Koff, Bernice

Paint & Collage Techniques 29 Koren, Hillel Immunology 49 Koslow, Howard Beyond Gmail! Google Workspace Apps 46 Lancaster, Marjorie “The Underground Railroad” 38

* Leeman, Hugh Latin American Art 20 Linn, Andria Finding the Artist Within 26 Longman, Douglas The World Today 25 Marriott, William Storytelling w/ Photographs 43 Martin, Preston Marianne Moore, Elizabeth Bishop 39 McIntyre, Edison North Carolina on Film 40 Meguid, Henry .........Modern Bridge Bidding I ......... 56 Melanson, Richard ...America’s Military Alliances ..... 34

* Melton, Kimberly ......Organize Your Visual Story ..... 44 Melville, Terry ...........The Metaverse ......................... 54 Meyer, Marvin...........The British Invasion ................. 41 Miller, Jay .................Roth, “American Pastoral” ...... 36 Montana, Gustavo....Vincent van Gogh .................... 22 Oliver, Lois ................Building Duke Chapel .............. 21 Palmer, Amie ............Learn To Knit ........................... 26 Parker, Carey Computer Security & Privacy 48 Prust, Richard Philosophy of Human Nature 45

* Purath, Sally Middle Eastern Humanities 53 Rousso, Gabrielle Living With Art 21 Saxon, John Walking the Camino de Santiago 54 Segal, Ted The ’60s at Duke 35 Seitel, Jane Poet’s Choice 60 Seskevich, Jon Navigating Uncertainty 55 Shapiro, Marc Celebration of Soul Music 40 Shaw, Robert Energy & Climate Change 47 Simpson, Joe Abraham Lincoln 30 Smith, Mike Symposia 52

* Snodgrass, Kevin .....Build Strength With Vivo .......... 57 Strug, Terri................Poetic Design .......................... 39 Szerszen, Dennis .....Intro iPhone Photography ....... 43 Teasley, Alan ............Musicals 101 ........................... 41 Cross, Catherine

Tsintzos .................The Art of Joomchi .................. 28 Vance, Robert ..........The Sublime & the Beautiful .... 45 Wilbur-Brooks, Dot ..Wildlife Portrait ........................ 27 Yeargin, Billy .............American Tobacco .................. 33 Zhao, Jinxiu Chinese Brush Painting 29

* An asterisk indicates a new instructor.

Special Course

OLLI at Duke Offers Vivo Exercise Classes

Through a collaboration between OLLI at Duke and Vivo, OLLI members have the exclusive* opportunity to participate in interactive virtual exercise classes led by certified personal trainers who have extensive experience with older adults.

Vivo is a breakthrough interactive online strength-training fitness program scientifically designed for adults 55 and older that you can join from the safety of your home. Their small-group classes are taught by live certified trainers who are focused on building participants’ strength by integrating stretching, balance, cognitive and resistance exercises in a safe, engaging way. Vivo classes are small enough that you get the attention you need. And because the classes are taught virtually, you can access everything from the comfort of your own home.

The Vivo program is funded by a grant from the National Institutes of Health and was designed by Duke alum Eric Levitan (class of 1992) and Kathryn Starr, an associate professor in the Duke School of Medicine. Participants improve their strength, balance and mobility by an average of 25% in just eight weeks.

Eric Levitan started Vivo to help his parents build their strength and maintain their independence. Read more about his story in this Next Avenue column.

Read about Vivo in The New York Times!

See the course description on page 57. Four sections are offered; each meets twice a week for eight weeks. If you are new to exercise or prefer to perform the exercises seated, register for Level 1 classes (Course IDs 3568-001 and -002). If you have some experience with exercise and can perform the exercises standing, register for Level 2 classes (Course IDs 3532-001 and -002).

To learn more about Vivo, visit www.teamvivo.com. To register, visit learnmore.duke.edu/olli.

*OLLI at Duke is the first OLLI in the country to offer VIVO classes and at a significantly discounted rate.

Art & Architecture

Inside the Artist’s Studio: Art With Purpose

ONLINE: With a format inspired by James Lipton’s “Inside the Actors Studio,” this course will feature five important contemporary artists. The diverse group of artists range in ethnicity, geographic representation, age and approaches to creative expression. The format of the course will be interviews of the artists by the instructor that will provide opportunities for the students to be involved in active dialogue with the artists. Students in this course will be introduced to artwork that includes public art, socially and politically informed art, painting, sculpture and environmental art. The interviews may probe the artist’s family and educational background, artistic influences, choice of medium, technical proficiency, philosophical underpinnings, aesthetics and creative process, as well as the role of the artist in society. • Lecture + Q&A.

Guest Speakers:

Mar 7 • Carlos

Estevez

Carlos Estevez was born in Cuba and moved to the U.S. in 2004. His work is animated by a deep interest in questions of human spirituality and the world around us through a metaphysical perspective. The striking imagery that populates his paintings, drawings, sculptures and installations bears a dreamy, sometimes childlike quality, with recurring references to marionettes, automatons, fantastical architectures, cosmic geometries, angelic beings and strange, chimerical creatures. His work has been displayed in museums and exhibitions internationally in locations that include Boston, Cuba, Germany, New York, Miami, Norway, Tucson, Denver, Yale, and North Carolina, and he has received numerous awards.

Mar 14 • Aurora Robson

Aurora Robson is a multimedia artist known for her creative and impassioned work inter-

cepting our plastic waste stream. She developed a course called Sculpture + Intercepting the Waste Stream which has been implemented in universities and high schools around the world. Robson is the founding artist of Project Vortex, an international collective of artists, designers and architects who work in innovative ways with plastic debris. Robson was born in Toronto, raised in Hawaii, lived in New York City for many years and now resides in the Hudson Valley. The recipient of prizes, grants and fellowships, her work has been exhibited internationally as well as in nontraditional spaces.

Mar 21 • Willie Little

Willie Little is a multimedia artist and author. His visual narratives document a fading part of rural Southern life while also tackling racism and Black Lives Matter, social justice and his childhood memories of growing up on a tobacco farm in Eastern North Carolina. His memoir, “In the Sticks,” documents his years growing up as a poor Black and gay child in the rural South. A graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill, he has had solo exhibitions of his deeply expressive work at the Smithsonian, Duke’s Center for Documentary Studies, the Rosa Parks Museum in Alabama, the Corcoran Gallery of Art, and many other locations. Residencies have taken him through Belgium, South Africa and Mozambique, which were subsequently documented by Caversham Press (South Africa).

Mar 28 • Leah Rosenberg

Leah Rosenberg’s art practice spans painting, installation, sculpture, printmaking and food, focusing on the role of color in our lives, as well as its emotional and psychological impact. “Everywhere a Color,” a permanent installation at San Francisco International Airport, and her book “The Color Collector’s Handbook” invite all people to connect through myriad hues. Aside from numerous art-centered

Art & Architecture

residencies, she pursued a fellowship at the sustainability-focused Recology San Francisco program, working with discarded paints from a hazardous waste facility. Her passion for full-spectrum color led to her appointment as the creative director for the Color Factory in San Francisco and New York City. Rosenberg’s work is part of the permanent collection at SFMOMA, where she also worked as the lead pastry chef at the rooftop cafe, creating desserts and installations entitled “The Taste of Color” and “Eat This Please,” for which she invited attendees to order food by color rather than item. Rosenberg received a BFA from Emily Carr University of Art + Design in Vancouver and an MFA from California College of the Arts.

Apr 14 • Mary O’Brien & Daniel McCormick Studio of Watershed Sculpture’s artists Mary O’Brien and Daniel McCormick, partners in life as well as artistic collaborators for many years, create living sculptures that not only draw inspiration from landscapes, but use their natural materials to remediate the environment as well. Creating site-specific installations that are aesthetically eloquent as well as ecologically healing, these artists work with scientists, schools, volunteers and local experts to make their visions come to life in the service of restoring environments such as streams, the ocean and forests. They have collaborated with The Nature Conservancy, the National Park Service, public works departments, water districts, rural resource conservation districts, arts organizations and private landowners, creating nearly three dozen projects in New Orleans, Reno, Pasadena, Charlotte, Ohio, Tennessee and along the Truckee and Carson Rivers, among other locations.

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

• 5 Tue, Mar 7 - Apr 4, 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

• Online via Zoom; Sessions are recorded

• Maximum: 200; Fee: $60; Course ID: 3191

Defining American: American Art in the 19th Century

IN PERSON: How does the history of American art reveal the changing character of this country? In this lecture course, we will look at how American artists tried to define the American character through our relationships with each other and with the country’s land. We will explore the tensions and fault lines of these characterizations and the eventual rupture of the Civil War. Finally, we will see how the war changed our self-image, shifting our view of America as a rural, agrarian idyll to one of an urban, industrial and increasingly cosmopolitan society. Along the way we will also see how, in response to a changing America, our art transformed from being narrowly focused on portraiture to incorporating an expansive array of new subjects and styles, complicated by socioeconomic factors that altered the role of art in this country. While this course is part of a series on American art, it stands alone; the other courses in the series are not prerequisites. • Lecture + Q&A.

James Boyles is a retired professor from NC State University, where he taught the history of art. He has an M.A. and a Ph.D. in art history. His teaching and research have focused on American, modern and contemporary art, with the occasional venture into the medieval period and the 18th century.

• 10 Tue, Jan 31 - Apr 4, 1:30-3 p.m.

• In person at Judea Reform Congregation

• Maximum: 30; Fee: $100; Course ID: 3536

Art & Architecture

Nasher Slow Art Conversations

IN PERSON: Recent studies show that the average visitor to a museum looks at an art piece for less than 30 seconds — 17 seconds being the average. In this course, we will sit comfortably in the Nasher Museum of Art galleries (on chairs with backs!) and spend longer reflective time with one or two works of art each session. This will allow time for contemplation, exploration and deeper collaborative discussion of each work of art. We will discuss formal elements, the artist’s background and other issues that might be relevant to the work: its artistic, political, historical, religious context. We will also consider the location of the work, and what the significance is of its place in the Nasher. We will learn how and when the work was acquired, as well as other pertinent provenance information. Most importantly, we will share how this more in-depth experience of each work resonates within class members. • Facilitated discussion.

Required supplies/fee: OLLI members need to be members of the Nasher Museum, at a cost of $25 (individual) or $35 (family) to take this course. For additional information, please see the course details at learnmore.duke.edu/olli

Since her move back to North Carolina in 2011, Ruth Caccavale has taught a variety of art history courses for OLLI. She works at the Nasher Museum at Duke. For 10 years prior to this, Ruth taught art history at Rutgers University. She has worked in a number of museums including the Cloisters and Metropolitan Museum of Art. Ruth earned an undergraduate degree in art history and psychology from Duke. She has a master’s in art history and a museum studies certificate from Rutgers.

• 6 Tue, Jan 31 - Mar 14 (no class Feb 21), 3:15-4:45 p.m.

• In person at Nasher Museum of Art

• Maximum: 16; Fee: $75; Course ID: 3552

Latin American Art: Colonial Through Contemporary

ONLINE: This lecture-style course will begin by exploring at some length the complex admixture of cultures resulting from the collision of the separate worlds of Europe and the Americas as reflected in the art of the colonial period. Incredible ideas, beliefs and linguistics reverberated into the culture and art of Latin America, along with the histories brought to life through dance, architectural influences and manuscripts commissioned by Christian kings but illustrated by the indigenous peoples of the Americas. The complex tapestry of this dynamic past has carried forward through the centuries, as Latin American artists today still continue to use images and ideas from this period to honor their unique identity. This art is suffused with a profound power as a tool of conversion and cultural construction. Together we will explore how the artworks and ideas from this period, beginning in the 1500s, continue to resonate in the contemporary art of Latin America. • Lecture + Q&A.

Please note: Suggested readings can be found on www.arthistorytrips.com/colonial-art-of -latin-america.html. The optional, extended resources offer exciting insights and engaging ideas that can amplify your horizons.

Hugh Leeman is an artist and lecturer at San Francisco State University. He teaches art history and technique classes in English and Spanish. His artworks have been exhibited at the de Young Museum, the Museum of Mexico City and the Masur Museum of Art. Leeman’s courses have been part of curricula offered by the Contemporary Jewish Museum, the Huntington and the Crocker Art Museum.

• 10 Thu, Feb 2 - Apr 6, 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

• Online via Zoom

• Maximum: 200; Fee: $100; Course ID: 3546

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

Art & Architecture

Living With Art: Private Collection Tours

IN PERSON: This course provides a unique opportunity to visit the homes of six private art collectors who have graciously agreed to share their extensive collections with us. Students will learn about art collecting while viewing phenomenal private collections that include contemporary, midcentury, classic, folk and primitive work. Each of the collectors will lead us through a tour of their stunning and thought-provoking collections, while sharing interesting facts and stories about many of the artists. The tours will include artworks by nationally and internationally recognized painters, photographers, mixed media artists and sculptors, including Andy Warhol, Chris Roberts-Antieau, Maurice Chapuis, Dale Chihuly, Kehinde Wiley, Sandy Skoglund, Mickalene Thomas, Peter Max, Valerie Bunnell and numerous North Carolina artists. • Lecture + Q&A, Facilitated discussion.

Guest Speakers:

• Each private collector will be a guest speaker. Please note: Students will need to wear masks in collectors’ homes. The instructor will provide meeting locations to those who are registered. Students will drive to each week’s featured home, either separately or in car pools to be formed during the first class. All tours will involve standing and walking for 1.5 hours. Tours will be held in Durham, Chapel Hill and Cary.

Required supplies/fee: There is a $12 fee payable to the instructor to purchase an orchid for each of the six collectors as thanks for opening their homes to us.

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.

• 6 Wed, Feb 1 - Mar 15 (no class Mar 1), 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

• In person at multiple locations in Durham, Chapel Hill and Cary

• Maximum: 24; Fee: $75; Course ID: 2879

Building Duke Chapel

IN PERSON: This lecture course will tell the story of the building of Duke Chapel, West Campus’s most iconic structure. It will cover choosing the site for the chapel, selecting the materials, and its design and construction. The history of the origins of the university as Trinity College and the Duke family’s involvement and influence will be presented to provide additional context. There will be an emphasis on the designer, builders, masons, artisans and sculptors who created the chapel. One class session will focus on the four organs and the music they provide. The final class will be held in the chapel to explore all that cannot be seen on shorter visits. • Lecture + Q&A.

Guest Speaker:

• John Santoianni, Ethel Sieck Carrabina

Curator of Organs and Harpsichords

Please note: All sessions will be held at JRC except the last, which will be a visit to the chapel. Parking for the tour of the chapel can be found at the nearby Bryan Center Parking Garage.

Lois Oliver was a pediatrician and associate dean at Duke University School of Medicine. In retirement, she became the head docent at Duke Chapel, a role she’s had for 15 years, and has been studying its archives. She is pleased to be able to share the remarkable history of this building with OLLI members.

• 6 Wed, Feb 1 - Mar 8, 9-10:30 a.m.

• In person at Judea Reform Congregation

• Maximum: 20; Fee: $75; Course ID: 1588

Art & Architecture

Vincent van Gogh: His Life and His Art

IN PERSON: This lecture course will explore the remarkable life and artistic development of Vincent van Gogh. Van Gogh’s life moved between the worlds of religion and art, reflecting the ministerial world of his father and the artistic world of his mother and her family. As young men, Vincent and his brother Theo worked in their uncle’s art gallery, after which Vincent immersed himself in religious activities, eventually becoming a missionary in Belgium. We will delve into his complex inner life and psychological struggles and their expression in his art, in part by examining the extensive correspondence he maintained with Theo over many years. His began his life as an artist at 27 years old without a formal art education but with great intensity. He mastered the principles of color unlike any other artist of his time. Despite his short life as an artist, he made profound contributions to the use of color and is considered one of the most influential and recognizable artists of modern times. • Lecture + Q&A.

Please note: Students are highly encouraged to view the online movie “Loving Vincent,” a relatively recent “painted” movie that has received critical acclaim. An optional session to discuss this film will be scheduled for the same day and time that the class meets, but after the course has ended. Linda Luftig, a skilled local cinematographer, will be our discussant. A webpage for the course will be available, where the PowerPoint presentations for each class and other information will be posted regularly. The recommended book, “Van Gogh: The Complete Paintings,” will complement the lectures and will be a great reference for your personal library.

Recommended Texts:

• Ingo F Walter, Rainer Metzger, “Van Gogh: The Complete Paintings” (9783836557153)

• Ed. Ronald de Leweeuw, “The Letters of Vincent Van Gogh” (9780006540250)

Gustavo Montana, a Duke emeritus professor of radiation oncology, has a long interest in Van Gogh’s art, life and mental illness. As a physician, Montana believes that an appreciation of art allows individuals to better observe the human condition. Over the course of his career, he found it meaningful to encourage his trainees to draw as a means to better understand the illnesses of the patients they worked with.

• 6 Tue, Feb 7 - Mar 14, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

• In person at Judea Reform Congregation

• Maximum: 30; Fee: $75; Course ID: 1841

Gardens

and

Gardeners: The Social History of Gardens and Parks in England

See listing on page 35.

The Sublime and the Beautiful: Their Meaning and Importance

See listing on page 45.

Winter 2023 Registration

Registration opens on Tuesday, January 10, at 9 a.m. for Monday and Tuesday courses and on Wednesday, January 11, at 9 a.m. 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

Economics & Public Policy

Tax Smart Retirement Strategies

IN PERSON: Are you making the most of your resources in retirement? Are taxes cramping your retirement lifestyle? Is a Roth IRA conversion “tax smart” for you? Are you paying unnecessary taxes? Are you aware that individual tax rates are set to increase on January 1, 2026, and the estate exemption amount is set to decrease? Are you prepared? Do you know how to position your money, structure your income flow and minimize your taxes to stretch your financial resources? Are you using qualified charitable distributions to your advantage? Are you prepared for the “widow’s tax”? In this lecture format course, you will learn: ways to lessen “tax drag” on your investments and gain tax efficiency by managing your income flows; how your income impacts your Medicare premiums; why positioning investments strategically, managing required minimum distributions and using tax smart ways to withdraw money from your investment accounts can increase the years that your money will last in retirement. • Lecture + Q&A.

Lisa Gabriel has over 35 years of investment experience designing integrated, strategic wealth management solutions for high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as institutional investors such as Duke Management Company. Lisa is a certified financial planner and also holds the chartered financial consultant (ChFC) designation.

• 6 Mon, Jan 30 - Mar 6, 9-10:30 a.m.

• In person at Judea Reform Congregation

• Maximum: 30; Fee: $75; Course ID: 1057

Stay Put or Move On (SPOMO)

IN PERSON: Through expert speakers and class lectures, this course will explore options for continued independence as aging progresses and life-care needs change. We will look at the challenges and opportunities that come with aging, and survey the options available for extending independence and promoting quality of life through home, community and/or continuing care services. Our focus will be on aging in place and retirement communities. We’ll consider the suitability of your home and your community for aging in place and various types of home care services. We’ll discuss what differentiates retirement communities from other senior communities. Finally, we’ll visit a number of continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) to learn about the services they provide, their contract models, their entrance and monthly fees and the nature of their waiting lists. The material in this course builds toward our site visits. We ask that you only sign up if you are able to attend all class sessions.

• Lecture + Q&A.

Please note: An internet connection, email address and access to the web are required to receive course announcements and materials.

Rae Dawson relocated from the San Francisco Bay Area to the Triangle in 2005. She retired from Cisco Systems Inc. in 2017. During her career, she held a variety of information technology management positions for several Fortune 500 companies, including IBM, Apple, Xerox and Cisco Systems Inc. She holds a B.A. in business administration from the University of North Texas. She has been teaching the OLLI Stay Put or Move On course since 2018.

• 10 Tue, Jan 31 - Apr 4, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

• In person at Judea Reform Congregation

• Maximum: 25; Fee: $150; Course ID: 0997

Economics & Public Policy

CCRCs: Make Your First Choice the Right Choice

ONLINE: This course will cover the ins and outs of continuing care retirement communities: what they are, how the residency contracts work, how to evaluate them, personal financial considerations and much more. We will also cover the ways in which CCRCs differ from other senior living communities and the tradeoffs to consider when comparing the different types of options. Attendees will walk away feeling better prepared to effectively navigate senior living decisions. • Lecture + Q&A.

Brad Breeding spent over 12 years as a personal financial adviser before co-founding myLifeSite.net, an online company that develops tools and content resources used by retirement communities to help older adults more effectively navigate complex senior living decisions. In early 2022, after 10 years of growing myLifeSite, Brad returned to his professional roots as a financial adviser by joining UBS Wealth Management, where he continues to work with retirees and high net worth families.

• 5 Tue, Jan 31 - Feb 28, 9-10:15 a.m.

• Online via Zoom

• Maximum: 30; Fee: $75; Course ID: 3533

Energy and Climate Change: The Science Behind Them

See listing on page 47.

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

Understanding Foreign Assistance: How Does It Work and Does It Work?

IN PERSON: For some citizens, the topic of U.S. foreign aid is contentious, yet many people are unclear how foreign assistance works and what it achieves. This lecture-style course explains the foundations of development assistance and its management by Foreign Service Officers in U.S. embassies around the world. Participants will gain a rich understanding of the importance of U.S. assistance at both the humanitarian and political levels. Our emphasis will be on USAID program areas such as disaster relief, humanitarian assistance, health promotion, democracy, the environment, counternarcotics, education and economic development. Using concrete examples from the instructor’s experience, such as her work in Zambia that cut maternal mortality by 55% and dramatically reduced malaria, students will gain a reality-based appreciation of how U.S. investments achieve results and benefit the U.S. • Lecture + Q&A.

Please note: The instructor will provide ample time for discussion and will encourage student participation. Brief handouts will guide sessions. No advance reading is required, but the USAID website is a useful resource for those who wish to know more. The course does not cover military assistance.

Susan Brems is a retired Senior Foreign Service Officer with the U.S. Agency for International Development. She spent 25 years in USAID missions in Latin America, Africa and Asia, in addition to in senior management at USAID headquarters. Entering USAID as a health officer, she rose to lead USAID missions in three countries, overseeing programs in all development sectors. She has two Ph.D.s from Johns Hopkins University, in social change and development and in sociocultural anthropology.

• 10 Thu, Feb 2 - Apr 6, 1:30-3 p.m.

• In person at Judea Reform Congregation

• Maximum: 15; Fee: $100; Course ID: 3566

Economics & Public Policy

The World Today

ONLINE: This course is for those interested in current events. Each week we will discuss news/issues from around the world and at home. The facilitator provides an agenda prior to the class, and members of the class are encouraged to propose additional discussion topics. Active participation is encouraged (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/politics junkie and has led discussions many times. Each brings his/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 points of view from across the political spectrum. • Facilitated discussion.

Please note: The discussion facilitator role rotates among the six facilitators.

Henry Blinder served as city attorney for the City of Durham for many years prior to retirement. He is past president of the North Carolina Association of Municipal Attorneys and a former deputy attorney general for the State of New Jersey. He has a J.D. degree from Duke University Law School, and has lived in Durham for more than 35 years.

Dean Block 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. degrees in crop physiology from Purdue University. Since retiring, Stuart typically volunteers weekly at Red Cross blood drives throughout the Triangle. He has taken over 30 OLLI courses, covering a wide range of subjects, and lectured on GMO crops.

Doug Longman spent 25 years in marketing management at Fortune 100 firms. He holds a doctorate in business administration and taught at the University of Texas, UNC-Chapel Hill and the University of Chicago. Over the past 15 years, he has taught more than 30 OLLI courses in international political economy, public policy, economics and politics/ political science.

Virginia Gray, Ph.D., taught political science at the universities of Kentucky, Minnesota and North Carolina. She participated in election night survey analysis for NBC News in the 1980s. She is an expert on state politics; public policy, including health care reform and criminal justice; and interest groups. Gray has published widely on these and other topics. In 2022, she was elected to membership in the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

• 10 Wed, Feb 1 - Apr 5, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

• Online via Zoom

• Maximum: 30; Fee: $100; Course ID: 0393 Online • In Person • Recorded

Zoom Links in Online Student Portal

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.

Hands-On Art

Finding the Artist Within: Try This!

IN PERSON: This in-studio course introduces a variety of projects that provide an introduction to multiple mediums. We will explore many different art forms to reveal the natural creative instincts you already possess. Using your intuition, with the help of an encouraging instructor, you will explore the “fun-damentals” of art. The goal of this course is to find a medium that speaks to you. You’ll get hands-on help with handling a brush, shaping paper designs and learning art vocabulary, as well as learning what to look for in a piece and how to talk about it. The concepts and collaboration on ideas, blended together in a safe environment, are integral to the learning process and to feeling comfortable expressing yourself creatively. This course is for both trying new things and exploring the world of art without an expectation of a particular result, to allow you to experience the process and see what you hold inside as a creator. Beginners to advanced artists are welcome. • Active Skill Learning.

Please note: Aprons are available. Please dress comfortably and in clothing that can get messed up. Art happens, and we do work with permanent mediums. For this two-hour course, you will be working at a large wooden table; we do take short stretch breaks. Also note, there is a gravel parking lot and a two-step entrance to the studio. If you have special needs (i.e., physical accommodation needs) please email olli@duke.edu

Required supplies/fee: Students will purchase materials (brushes, paper, pens, alcohol ink, paints, specialty papers and canvases) independently for an estimated cost of $75. See details at learnmore.duke.edu/olli.

Andria Linn has been a full-time artist and community creative, teacher and coach for over 20 years. She has explored and learned about many painting mediums that enhance her style, and she is passionate about teaching and helping others

to understand the creative process. This led her to open an art and healing studio and gallery. She devotes her time to assisting others; finding a creative outlet for anxiety, depression and social inhibition; and providing an environment for artistic play.

• 9 Mon, Jan 30 - Apr 3 (no class Mar 27), 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

• In person at 1:11 Art and Healing Space

• Maximum: 8; Fee: $120; Course ID: 3541

Learn To Knit: Hat and Scarf Set

ONLINE: It’s hat and scarf weather! Learn to knit or add new skills as we knit a jeweled beaniestyle hat, and more advanced students can also knit a matching scarf. Whether you are a beginner or a more experienced knitter, we’ll cover all the skills you need from start to finish. That will include choosing a technique for casting on, knitting and purling, reading a knitting chart, weaving in ends and blocking — and what all those words mean. Your friends will all hope you’ll make them a hat too! • Active Skill Learning. Required supplies/fee: Students will purchase materials independently for an estimated cost of $30. For information on supplies, please see the course details at learnmore.duke.edu/olli Amie Palmer is a lifelong fiber arts enthusiast who has fallen in love with knitting. She believes there are two types of knitting projects: the ones that require concentration and those that can be worked on when meeting up to chat with fellow knitters. She always has at least one of each on her needles. She has taught at Southeastern Animal Fiber Fair, the New York State Sheep and Wool Festival, and Carolina FiberFest. She is Craft Yarn Council certified and a TKGA-certified knitting judge.

• 10 Tue, Jan 31 - Apr 4, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

• Online via Zoom; Sessions are recorded

• Maximum: 12; Fee: $120; Course ID: 3547

page 13 for venue addresses.

Hands-On Art

Foundations of Color

IN PERSON: Creating a specific color from scratch can be one of the biggest challenges and rewards of making art. In this active learning and lecture course, students will gain foundational skills that enable them to create and replicate the colors they encounter in art and in the world. They will experiment with color interactions using acrylic paint on paper to show how colors interact when they are placed close together and how our eyes perceive the resulting color visually. This color interaction happens with paint, paper, fiber and objects we see daily. Artists of any level (novice to expert) using any medium will gain insight into how colors interact to help them choose, mix and/or juxtapose colors in their work. At the end of the course, students will be able to use color as a tool in the work they create and will experience a deepened appreciation in their encounters with work made by others. • Active Skill Learning.

Please note: While class activities are included in the recommended text, its purchase is not required. However, students may want to obtain their own copy in order to take advantage of additional exercises.

Required supplies/fee: Students will purchase materials independently for an estimated cost of $100. For information on supplies, please see the course details at learnmore.duke.edu/olli.

Recommended Text:

• Josef Albers, “Interaction of Color” (9781464189784)

Sterling Bowen studied art at UNC-Charlotte as an undergrad and was a graduate fellow in painting at the University of Houston. He returned to painting in 2018 after a 15-year hiatus, and he now maintains a blog about his work and other artists he finds interesting (www.sterlingbowen.com).

Color plays a large role in the work Sterling makes, and he considers teaching to be part of his practice, as he enjoys sharing the journey of mastering color with students.

• 8 Tue, Jan 31 - Mar 28 (no class Feb 28), 9-10:30 a.m.

• In person at Judea Reform Congregation

• Maximum: 12; Fee: $110; Course ID: 2984

Wildlife Portrait: Using Colored Pencils

IN PERSON: Using a mixture of materials for reference, including photographs and books provided by the instructor, students will create a wildlife picture containing plants and animals with colored pencils. We will explore on practice sheets different compositions; types of paper, such as colored paper or textured paper; types of pencils; and methods of application. We will use both the traditional methods of applying pencil to paper and the more popular method of using pencils to “paint” a colored pencil picture. Based on their practice samples, students will choose how to make one final finished piece. Beginners and advanced students are welcome. Basic principles of illustration will be covered, and individual instruction will be given as needed. • Active Skill Learning.

Please note: Students will need a good quality colored pencil set, such as a Derwent, Prismacolor, or Faber Castell set. These have different pigment compositions with wax.

Required supplies/fee: Students will purchase materials (high quality colored pencils, Stonehenge vellum white paper 8 x 8 (at least) or 9 x 12) independently for an estimated cost of $50. See details at learnmore.duke.edu/olli

Following a career at the North Carolina Botanical Garden, Dot Wilbur-Brooks has taught hands-on illustration courses at OLLI since 2006.

• 6 Thu, Feb 2 - Mar 9, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

• In person at Judea Reform Congregation

• Maximum: 12; Fee: $95; Course ID: 3567

Hands-On Art

Botanical

Illustration: Fruits

ONLINE: In this online, hands-on course, students will learn how to draw botanical images of various fruits by identifying basic shapes. Each week a different fruit will be taught. Students will have the following week to finish their image, giving everyone the opportunity to draw a total of five fruit designs in the 10-week course. Even beginners will be amazed to see how they can draw beautiful botanical fruit images with an easy-to-follow, step-by-step process. Shading techniques will be taught. No prior art experience is required. All skill levels are welcome. • Active Skill Learning.

Required supplies/fee: Students will purchase materials independently for an estimated cost of $20. For information on supplies, please see the course details at learnmore.duke.edu/olli

Cathy Boytos, a popular and established OLLI art instructor, has spent years drawing botanical images and has taught many botanical drawing classes. She uses an easy-to-follow, step-by-step process that allows even the beginning artist to feel accomplished. She also is an award-winning graphic designer and a CZT (certified Zentangle teacher), and has spent her life in the art field.

• 10 Tue, Jan 31 - Apr 4, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

• Online via Zoom; Sessions are recorded

• Maximum: 200; Fee: $120; Course ID: 3531

Cosmic Color

See listing on page 46.

Winter 2023 Registration

Registration opens on Tuesday, January 10, at 9 a.m. for Monday and Tuesday courses and on Wednesday, January 11, at 9 a.m. for Wednesday and Thursday courses.

The Art of Joomchi

IN PERSON: This workshop will teach a fresh and fun technique for creating with paper, stitching, book arts and more. Joomchi is the traditional Korean paper craft of creating textured handmade paper using your hands and water. Joomchi paper art dates back to the Korean Goryeo dynasty, A.D. 918-1392. There are many possibilities for creating stand-alone pieces or incorporating Joomchi into your art and craft pieces. Students will practice manipulating Korean mulberry hanji papers, which are strong enough to be used to create felted and leatherlike looks that can support stitches, inclusions and applique. Time will be given to viewing examples, learning the history of Joomchi, asking questions and getting guidance on adapting Joomchi to your art projects. You will be able to consider the possibilities as you view ways that the instructor has incorporated Joomchi into book arts, wearable art, surface design layering, framed art and functional works. • Active Skill Learning.

Please note: Students will be working with their hands to create the Joomchi result with paper and water. Students may want to bring a pair of rubber gloves and an apron or cover-up. Required supplies/fee: There is a $20 fee payable to the instructor at the first class to cover the cost of mulberry Hanji papers used in class as well as any other expendable supplies.

Catherine Cross Tsintzos, a practicing interdisciplinary artist, develops program curriculum and teaches with art at museums, universities and arts organizations in the Southeast United States. A recipient of numerous artist residencies to research and work on her Art and Agriculture Project, she is often a visiting artist working with schools to develop art and agriculture intersections through STEAM education.

• 3 Mon, Feb 6-20, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

• In person at Judea Reform Congregation

• Maximum: 12; Fee: $60; Course ID: 3562

Hands-On Art

Chinese Brush Painting: Landscape

IN PERSON: Landscape is one of the three major categories of brush painting. Students will learn how to paint several types of landscapes including mountains, rivers, trees and figures. Each student will complete a beautiful painting within one or two classes while practicing basic Chinese brush painting techniques. The instructor will provide a step-by-step demonstration of the subject, then students will practice painting with the instructor’s help. While practicing, students will learn how to use ink, control the brush and paint various brushstrokes. This course is for both experienced and beginning students. • Active Skill Learning.

Required supplies/fee: Students will purchase materials independently and/or from the instructor for a total estimated cost of $50. 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 children at all levels of the public schools, in teacher training programs and to various organizations.

• 10 Tue, Jan 31 - Apr 4, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

• In person at Judea Reform Congregation

• Maximum: 12; Fee: $120; Course ID: 0440

Storytelling With Photographs: Applying “Narrative” Structure to Photo Sequences

See listing on page 43.

Paint and Collage Techniques

IN PERSON: In this course, aimed at intermediate level students, we will build skills in abstract painting and collage techniques. Class time will be spent on personal work, critique and descriptions of interesting processes, such as mono printing and altering papers to create unique patterns and backgrounds. Conversations about modern art and artists will be encouraged. Beginning students who are open to abstraction will be comfortable in the course, as the emphasis is on one-on-one interaction with the instructor. Students will bring their own art supplies, though the instructor will also share many unique papers and collage supplies of her own. Students will be challenged and encouraged to find their own unique art style during the course of the workshop. • Active Skill Learning.

Required supplies/fee: Students will purchase supplies independently for an estimated cost of up to $75, depending on supplies they already have on hand. The instructor will provide a list of suggested supplies before the first class.

See listing on page 44

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

Bernice Koff enrolled in a watercolor class nearly 30 years ago. Rediscovering her dormant passion for painting, she enrolled in art school, studied privately, attended workshops and quickly began exhibiting her work. Moving to the Triangle area led to membership in the Orange County Artists Guild and teaching art through the OLLI program and Durham Arts Council.

• 9 Thu, Feb 9 - Apr 6, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

• In person at The Forest at Duke

• Maximum: 10; Fee: $120; Course ID: 2691

History: Past & Present

Abraham Lincoln: A Generosity of Spirit & Mind

ONLINE: Abraham Lincoln remains the heroic protagonist in the American narrative on slavery, the Civil War and racial equality. His ascension to the leading role in the crusade to abolish slavery was providential. President Lincoln’s words and actions changed the course of history. Achieving our continuing national aspiration, racial equality, will require Lincolnesque virtues. In this lecture-based course, we will examine: 1) Abraham Lincoln’s essential characteristics, including his moral conscience, empathic spirit and prescient mind; 2) slavery in America and why Lincoln’s anti-slavery principles propelled his political rise in the 1850s; and 3) how Lincoln’s indomitable will, moral intellect and self-confidence that “right makes might” proved invaluable to the preservation of the United States and the eradication of America’s greatest sin — human slavery. Black Americans fought heroically for their freedom and the Union. They forced Lincoln to reexamine his views on race and civil rights. • Lecture + Q&A.

Please note: Visit the instructor’s website, www.olli-abraham-lincoln.weebly.com, for the outline and suggested reading for the course. The recommended books are great references for your personal use, and the instructor highly recommends viewing the movie “Lincoln.”

Recommended Texts:

• Don E. Fehrenbacher, “Prelude to Greatness: Lincoln in the 1850s” (9780804701204)

• Eric Foner, “The Fiery Trial: Abraham Lincoln and American Slavery” (9780393340662)

• T. Harry Williams, “Lincoln and His Generals” (9780307741967)

Joe Simpson has a B.A. in history from UNCChapel Hill. He has researched Lincoln and the Civil War era for 30 years. He is a member of The Lincoln Forum and the Abraham Lincoln Historical Society. Joe has taught this course about Abraham Lincoln and American slavery since 2019 at six

OLLI programs: NC State University, Duke, Emory University, American University, University of Virginia, and University of Michigan. His lectures have been highly recommended by OLLI members and class participants.

• 10 Tue, Jan 31 - Apr 4, 9-10:15 a.m.

• Online via Zoom; Sessions are recorded

• Maximum: 200; Fee: $100; Course ID: 3527

A World of Trouble: A History of the 1930s

ONLINE: The 1930s was one of the most turbulent decades in world history. Students in this lecture-driven course will learn how the major world powers (the United States, Germany, the Soviet Union, Great Britain, France, Italy and Japan) navigated — and in some cases instigated — the significant events of the period between World War I and World War II. The emphasis will be on the 1930s. Topics covered will include the Treaty of Versailles, the rise of fascism in Germany and Italy, the Great Depression, the Japanese invasion of Manchuria and the Second Sino-Japanese War, the Soviet Union under Stalin (including the Ukrainian famine and the Great Terror), U.S. isolationism, the Spanish Civil War and events leading up to World War II. • Lecture + Q&A.

Pat Gaegler received her B.A. in history from UNC-Chapel Hill and her J.D. from the University of Michigan. Although Pat spent her career practicing law, she has remained a lifelong student of history. Pat has previously taught this course and several other history courses at OLLI.

• 10 Mon, Jan 30 - Apr 3, 9-10:15 a.m.

• Online via Zoom; Sessions are recorded

• Maximum: 200; Fee: $100; Course ID: 2378

Middle Eastern Humanities: An Introduction

History: Past & Present

Contemporary LGBTQ Culture

ONLINE: Contemporary LGBTQ Culture will focus on the construction of queer identity in American culture beginning in the late 20th century and how this category helps to eliminate old ideas while simultaneously making room for others. This lecture-format course will look at anti-assimilationist, radical queer activists and activism as a way to open up discussion about new social discourses and spaces, and as a way to critique the current state of the queer community and politics. Topics for the course will include: same-sex marriage/“don’t ask, don’t tell,” the construction of queer people in media (film, TV, online) and the effects of religion on sexual communities. We will also spend a considerable amount of time looking at transgender culture in all its forms. This course will use a variety of media for exploration, including autobiography, theory, fiction and hybrid texts. • Lecture + Q&A.

Please note: The recommended books will be referenced in the course lectures, but there will not be assigned readings.

Recommended Texts:

• Carlos Ball, “From the Closet to the Courtroom” (9780807001530)

• Susan Stryker, “Transgender History” (9781580056892)

• Ryan Conrad, “Against Equality: Queer Revolution, Not Mere Inclusion” (9781849351843)

• Michael Warner, “The Trouble with Normal” (9780674004412)

Josh Burford is passionate about the preservation and documentation of Southern queer history and how we can make this history more accessible to the queer community. Josh is the director of outreach and lead archivist for the Invisible Histories Project. IHP is a regional nonprofit focused on the preservation of, access to and research on the diverse queer and transgender history of the American South.

• 10 Mon, Jan 30 - Apr 3, 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

• Online via Zoom; Sessions are recorded

• Maximum: 30; Fee: $100; Course ID: 3534

Building Duke Chapel

See listing on page 21

Meeting the Challenges of Holocaust Education

The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is the nation’s living memorial to the Holocaust. In this OLLI special event lecture, Aleisa Fishman, a member of the museum’s founding staff, will discuss the establishment of the museum nearly 30 years ago, its architecture and its mission. Fishman will discuss the museum’s educational work and international educational outreach programs.

Wednesday, February 22, 3:30-4:45 p.m.

Lecture + Q&A • Online via Zoom (will be recorded) • No Fee • See page 11

History: Past & Present

Human Evolution and Migrations

IN PERSON: In this lecture-style course, we study the evolution of Homo sapiens in Africa, and their subsequent migrations that populated the major continents of our planet. The course was inspired by the first several chapters of Yuval Noah Harari’s recent book “Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind.” We cover the following topics: 1) Evolution and Its Mechanisms, 2) Early Hominins, 3) Evolution of Homo Sapiens, 4) Early Out of Africa — A Failed Expansion?, 5) Migrations Across Southern Asia, 6) Migrations to the Americas, 7) Migrations to Europe, and 8) The Lives of HunterGatherers. Students will gain a better understanding of and appreciation for the early history of our species. • Lecture + Q&A.

Please note: The purchase of Harari’s book “Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind” is not necessary. The instructor will discuss other possible reading recommendations in class.

Rob Bauernfeind is a retired cardiologist, with lifelong interests in both biology and history. Rob has taught previous OLLI courses about the Ottoman Empire and the Republic of Turkey.

• 8 Wed, Feb 1 - Mar 29 (no class Mar 1), 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

• In person at Judea Reform Congregation

• Maximum: 30; Fee: $90; Course ID: 3543

A History of Policing in America

IN PERSON: Current controversies over the role of policing in urban America are only the latest in a long history of such conflicts. This course will offer a “long view” of policing, beginning in the late 18th century and concluding with a discussion of contemporary concerns from the perspective of that history. Topics will include the social and political contexts that shaped the development of policing, the creation of police departments in antebellum cities, various types of criminal behavior that affected policing, the evolution of a distinct police culture and the long tradition of various attempts to reform the police. The course is designed to be “conversational lectures” during which students are encouraged to ask questions that will allow the instructor to incorporate what students are most interested in. • Lecture + Q&A.

Please note: The recommended readings are for those who wish to know more; they supplement course materials.

Recommended Texts:

• James Q. Wilson, “Thinking About Crime” (9780465048847)

• James Q. Wilson, “Varieties of Police Behavior” (9780674932111)

• Rosa Brooks, “Tangled Up in Blue” (9780525557876)

See listing on page 19. Latin American Art:

See listing on page 20

David Johnson received his Ph.D. in American urban history from the University of Chicago; taught university level courses for 42 years; and published five books, three of which deal with aspects of the history of policing. He was a consultant to the National Law Enforcement Museum in Washington during its planning phase, in particular regarding exhibits illustrating the evolution of law enforcement.

• 10 Mon, Jan 30 - Apr 3, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

• In person at Judea Reform Congregation

• Maximum: 30; Fee: $100; Course ID: 3327

History: Past & Present

How Airports Work

IN PERSON: This course will cover both the development of aircraft, before and from the time of the Wright brothers, and the evolution of airports from their earliest stages. We will cover the operating functions of airports that the public does not often see or hear about, such as wildlife management, winter snow and ice removal, safety inspections and maintenance, and emergency management. The course will be a combination of lectures with DVDs and slides, and presentations by current outside experts on some of these functions. A request will be made to the management of our Raleigh-Durham airport for a tour during the term. • Lecture + Q&A.

Please note: Possible field trip to RDU airport. Jack Gartner has been involved with aviation and airports since 1961. He has been part of airport management at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, and has served in various positions at LaGuardia, Newark and JFK Airports, spending a majority of his time at JFK. His last position was as assistant director of aviation, operations and maintenance for all three airports.

• 10 Mon, Jan 30 - Apr 3, 9-10:30 a.m.

• In person at Judea Reform Congregation

• Maximum: 30; Fee: $100; Course ID: 0732

American Tobacco: A History

IN PERSON: Tobacco has provided Americans with a sustaining topic of conversation, both pro and con. However, in 1612, before the establishment of Colonial America, the sale of tobacco established the economic power that created a viable and solvent society, beginning in what is now Jamestown, Virginia. From that point in our history, tobacco became the economic foundation that made us who we are today. This course will explore the social, economic and cultural

role tobacco has played on Earth since ancient times. We will enjoy the lectures of one or two current tobacco leaders, along with videos on the tobacco auction system and political progress in the industry. One or two field trips will be offered. • Lecture + Q&A, Facilitated discussion.

Guest Speakers:

• Tommy Bunn, Director, U.S. Tobacco Services

• Graham Boyd, Director, N.C. Tobacco Association

• Frank Lee, Smithfield Tobacco Warehouseman

Please note: As a class, we will consider the option of two field trips: a tobacco factory and Duke Homestead State Historic Site. These will take place during the regular class hours. Students will be responsible for their own transportation to the sites. The recommended reading will be referenced in the course, but not assigned reading, per se.

Recommended Texts:

• Billy Yeargin, “North Carolina Tobacco: A History” (9781596293137)

• Billy Yeargin, “Remembering North Carolina Tobacco” (9781596294332)

• Billy Yeargin, “The History of Burley Tobacco in East Tennessee & Western North Carolina” (9781626199606)

Billy Yeargin is the product of American tobacco culture. He grew up on a tobacco farm and in a family-owned tobacco warehouse. He has written four books on tobacco culture. A graduate of Oak Ridge Military Academy, Duke and the University of Oxford, he was the spokesman for the industry as the director of the Tobacco Growers Information Committee, and a legislative agriculture adviser to Senator Robert Morgan, North Carolina Attorney General Rufus Edmisten and North Carolina Governor Jim Hunt.

• 10 Mon, Jan 30 - Apr 3, 1:30-3 p.m.

• In person at Judea Reform Congregation

• Maximum: 30; Fee: $100; Course ID: 3528

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

History: Past & Present

America’s Military Alliances

ONLINE: This discussion format course will examine the history, current status and possible futures of America’s military alliances. Apart from its alliance with France during and immediately after the Revolutionary War, the U.S. had no military alliances until World War II. Today it has more formal allies than any other country. In this course, we will discuss the rationales for these alliances, the ways in which they increase and restrain American power, their evolution since the end of the Cold War and the challenges they face both domestically and internationally in a world of growing great power competition. This course’s required reading is Mira RappHooper’s “Shields of the Republic: The Triumph and Peril of America’s Alliances.” Students are expected to read approximately 20 pages each week and actively engage in discussions.

• Facilitated discussion.

Required Text:

• Mira Rapp-Hooper, “Shields of the Republic: The Triumph and Peril of America’s Alliances” (9780674982956)

Richard Melanson holds a Ph.D. in international relations from Johns Hopkins University and enjoyed a 38-year academic career at UCLA, Kenyon College, Brown University, and the National War College. He has been an instructor at OLLI since 2016.

• 9 Thu, Feb 2 - Apr 6 (no class Mar 23), 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

• Online via Zoom

• Maximum: 14; Fee: $100; Course ID: 3529

Non-Jewish Communities of Israel: Their Relationship With the State and Society

See listing on page 50.

The Oldest Hatred: Antisemitism Then and Now

ONLINE: “Jews will not replace us!” “6MWE” “It’s open season on all you Zionist pigs!” “Israel = Racism/Apartheid/Genocide” Why are Jews consistently targeted in the U.S.? What is antisemitism, and why is it the longest and most successful hatred? How does Israel factor into this? Is criticism of Israel antisemitic? Through videos, lectures and brief discussions, we will study the often asked question: Why the Jews? While not providing in-depth coverage of theology, modern politics or the best solutions to the Israel-Arab conflict, this course will help students gain a better understanding of: 1) Jews and Judaism; 2) the centuries-long history of Jewish hatred that led to the Holocaust, but did not end there; 3) facts behind the Israel-Arab conflict; 4) legitimate versus illegitimate criticism of Israel; 5) the interplay of hate, extremism and antisemitism that makes Jews feel less safe today; 6) if/ how our own attitudes can make a difference. • Lecture + Q&A, Facilitated discussion.

An experienced OLLI instructor, Shelly Bleiweiss is a retired clinical social worker and a child of two Polish Jewish Holocaust survivors. A Holocaust educator for over 20 years, he has spoken to teachers, hundreds of public school students and numerous community, church and civic organizations about the Holocaust and antisemitism. Shelly is a docent at Temple Beth Or in Raleigh, a speaker with the Holocaust Speakers Bureau and a member of the North Carolina Council on the Holocaust.

See listing on page 24.

• 10 Mon, Jan 30 - Apr 3, 1:30-2:45 p.m.

• Online via Zoom; Sessions are recorded

• Maximum: 24; Fee: $100; Course ID: 3252

Understanding Foreign Assistance: How Does It Work and Does It Work?

History: Past & Present

The ’60s at Duke: Desegregation, Student Activism and the Fight for Racial Justice

ONLINE: This lecture-based course is about the contested fight for racial justice at Duke University from the enrollment of the first Black undergraduates in 1963 to the takeover of part of the central administration building less than six years later. The course will look at the background of Duke’s first Black students, how racial attitudes shaped the way these students were received at the school and the immense challenges the university faced in comprehending — and responding to — their needs. We will explore the crucial role Black and white students’ activism played in Duke’s struggle for racial justice. Students will see that Duke could not pursue national prominence until it began to confront its Jim Crow past. Focusing on Duke, the course will expose dynamics present at other historically white schools as they pursued racial change. Guest speakers will include Professor William Chafe as well as key Duke activists from the 1960s. • Lecture + Q&A.

Guest Speakers:

• Duke Emeritus History Professor William H. Chafe

• Activists from the period

Please note: A course website will provide access to images, sound clips and other archival records from the period. The recommended book supplements course material.

Recommended Text:

• Theodore D. Segal, “Point of Reckoning: The Fight for Racial Justice at Duke University” (9781478011422)

Ted Segal is the author of “Point of Reckoning: The Fight for Racial Justice at Duke University,” published by Duke University Press in 2021. He first studied 1960s Black and white students’ activism at Duke when he was briefly in graduate school studying history in 1978, returning to the topic upon

retiring from corporate law practice in 2016. A Duke alum (T ’77), Ted has been an adjunct professor at Georgetown Law School and is on Duke’s Library Advisory Board and OLLI’s board.

• 10 Tue, Jan 31 - Apr 4, 1:30-2:45 p.m.

• Online via Zoom; Sessions are recorded

• Maximum: 200; Fee: $100; Course ID: 3365

Gardens and Gardeners: The Social History of Gardens and Parks in England

ONLINE: Why have the design and function of English gardens and parks changed so much over the last 500 years? Most accounts of garden history are concerned with what owners, designers and gardeners did, rather than why they did it. Using lectures, slides and videos, the course will look at why people wanted gardens; how they perceived the costs and benefits; and how garden styles mirror the aesthetic, social, technological and political attitudes of the time at least as accurately as any other art form. The gardens range from the purely ornamental to the functional, and include public parks. By studying the changing aspirations of garden owners, we will even try to answer the question, what are gardens for? • Lecture + Q&A.

Margaret Brill was the British history librarian at Duke, as well as head of the Reference Department. She grew up in the London area, and has a bachelor’s in history from the University of London, a master’s in library science from North Carolina Central University and a master’s in liberal studies from Duke. Her primary interest is social history. Although not an expert gardener herself, her parents were both avid gardeners, and she is a lifelong garden lover.

• 6 Mon, Jan 30 - Mar 6, 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

• Online via Zoom; Sessions are recorded

• Maximum: 200; Fee: $75; Course ID: 3542

Literature & Languages

L’Afrique Noire: Vous Connaissez?

ONLINE: This lecture and discussion course, conducted in the French language, will attempt to give a true picture of sub-Saharan Francophone West Africa that is far from the myth of an Africa devoid of a past and labeled “primitive.”

In the 1950s and 1960s, the Francophone Senegalese Cheikh Anta Diop wrote several books claiming that, on the contrary, the world owed much to Africa in terms of civilization, religion, art and society. In fact, before the ravages of the slave trade, Africa had powerful empires and a strong economy. The course will consider evidence by Diop and others on these issues, and will study the traditional African religions, the customs, the art and the way of living. Literary excerpts, African tales and videos will illustrate the topics listed above. Senegal, Cote d’Ivoire and Mali will be studied as good examples. • Facilitated discussion.

Please note: A high-intermediate French level is a must to be able to participate in the course. A reliable computer with a camera and audio and a good internet connection are necessary to attend the Zoom classes and to view the material on the instructor’s website. There is no textbook. The instructor will provide documents on her website.

Claire Davidshofer was born in Cote d’Ivoire and lived there as a child. After her family returned to France, she never forgot the Africa of her childhood. She holds a master’s degree in English and American literature from the Université d’Aix-enProvence. She has lived in England and the United States, and taught courses at the University of Maine at Presque Isle, where she created a French course on Francophone Africa and the Antilles. This OLLI course is an offshoot of that course.

• 10 Thu, Feb 2 - Apr 6, 1:30-2:45 p.m.

• Online via Zoom; Sessions are recorded

• Maximum: 30; Fee: $100; Course ID: 3545

Philip Roth, “American Pastoral”

ONLINE: This course will focus on a close reading and discussion of Philip Roth’s magisterial work “American Pastoral,” for which he won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction in 1998. Active input from students is encouraged. In advance of each week’s reading assignment, the instructor will send students a list of questions to be considered in class. Students will also study selected passages during class. The expectation is that students will learn to analyze this novel in depth. They will examine how an affluent family ensconced in traditional American values during the turbulent 1960s unravels, and the tragic consequences of this unraveling. They will be asked to express opinions on whether this is great literature by asking themselves questions such as: Do the characters and story ring true? Do the emotions the novel elicits feel real, or manipulated? Does the novel lend itself to different interpretations that, despite their differences, remain valid? Does it deserve to be read multiple times? • Facilitated discussion. Please note: Students may use any Vintage edition of the required text.

Required Text:

• Philip Roth, “American Pastoral” (9780375701429)

Jay Miller is an admirer of the works of Philip Roth. He taught a course on Roth’s “The Human Stain” at OLLI at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, as well as six courses on novels by William Faulkner. He has previously led two OLLI at Duke courses, one on Faulkner’s “Light in August” and the other on works by Peter Taylor. Miller is a graduate of Duke and a semiretired tax attorney. He recently completed a four-year Great Books program at the University of Chicago.

• 4 Wed, Feb 1-22, 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

• Online via Zoom

• Maximum: 25; Fee: $50; Course ID: 3556

Literature & Languages

Reintroducing Margaret Walker: “The Most Famous Person Nobody Knows”

ONLINE: In this course, we will read and discuss the poetry and prose of writer Margaret Walker, and explore why Walker has been described as “the most famous person nobody knows.”

Our first meeting will be devoted to Walker’s life, including her family, her education and her important mentors, such as Richard Wright and Langston Hughes, and listening to and analyzing her early poems, including “For My People.”

During the next three classes, we will study her only novel, “Jubilee,” a story based on the life of her great-grandmother, which takes readers through the antebellum era, the Civil War and Reconstruction. The book received much praise at publication, but sales suffered after she filed a lawsuit against “Roots” author Alex Haley for copyright violation. In the final class, we will return to her poetry and hold a live discussion of her legacy with Walker scholars, leaving participants with a fuller understanding of her place among the greatest Black voices of the 20th century. • Lecture + Q&A, Facilitated discussion.

Guest Speakers:

• Scholars who will speak with the class include Dr. Robert Luckett, Professor of History and Director of the Margaret Walker Center at Jackson State, and Dr. Maryemma Graham, former student of Walker’s and author of a forthcoming Walker biography.

Please note: The instructor strongly recommends students acquire the 2016 50th anniversary edition of “Jubilee,” published by Mariner Books, a division of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt,

and the 2013 edition of “This Is My Century,” published by the University of Georgia Press, in order to fully participate in class. During the classes devoted to “Jubilee,” more reading is required (up to 185 pages one week), but the novel reads quickly and students are free to start early and read ahead. The recommended book, “Song of My Life,” will be referenced in the course, but purchase of the book is optional.

Required Texts:

• Margaret Walker, “Jubilee” (9780544812123)

• Margaret Walker, “This Is My Century: New and Collected Poems” (9780820311340)

Recommended Text:

• Carolyn J. Brown, “Song of My Life: A Biography of Margaret Walker” (9781628461473)

Carolyn J. Brown is an award-winning writer and teacher. She received her B.A. in English and History from Duke (‘84), and her M.A. and Ph.D. in English from UNC-Greensboro (‘87, ‘91). She has written four books on Mississippi women, including biographies about Eudora Welty and Margaret Walker. She has taught for more than 30 years and has published many articles in peer-reviewed journals. For the past 16 years, she has lived in Jackson, Mississippi, but recently returned to North Carolina.

• 5 Wed, Mar 1-29, 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

• Online via Zoom

• Maximum: 30; Fee: $60; Course ID: 3559

Winter 2023 Registration

Registration opens on Tuesday, January 10, at 9 a.m. for Monday and Tuesday courses and on Wednesday, January 11, at 9 a.m. for Wednesday and Thursday courses.

Zoom Links in Online Student Portal

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

Literature & Languages

“The Underground Railroad”: A Literary Journey

IN PERSON: Winner of the 2016 National Book Award and the 2017 Pulitzer Prize for literature, “The Underground Railroad” is a tour de force. Defying easy classification, it draws on author Colson Whitehead’s knowledge of historical materials and his imaginative reconfiguration of them. His central conceit—the invention of an actual subterranean railroad system on which an enslaved girl escapes from a Georgia plantation—is the vehicle that drives the novel. Whitehead does not shy away from the horrors of the period but counters them by showing the resistance and ingenuity of many. We will give this novel the close analytical reading it deserves and discuss, among other things, its wide array of characters, compelling narrative, episodic structure and historical underpinnings, and the points it makes about America, past and present. We will also read sections of “Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl,” a slave narrative that is set in North Carolina and has analogues to Whitehead’s novel. • Facilitated discussion.

Please note: To effectively take part in class discussion of “The Underground Railroad,” students should use the paperback edition cited.

Required Text:

• Colson Whitehead, “The Underground Railroad” (9780345804327)

Recommended Text:

• Harriet Jacobs, “Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl” (9781660311590)

Marjorie Lancaster did her undergraduate work at Duke and her graduate work at Tulane University. Since 2015 she has enjoyed teaching OLLI classes. For her, a good literature class is one that is fueled by the instructor’s energy, the participants’ curiosity, a guided scrutiny of the text and inclusive participation that brings out the many facets of the work. She especially is looking forward to reading “The Underground Railroad” with fellow OLLI members.

• 10 Tue, Jan 31 - Apr 4, 1:30-3 p.m.

• In person at Judea Reform Congregation

• Maximum: 15; Fee: $100; Course ID: 3526

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

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

New Member Meet & Greet

Thursday, January 26

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

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.

Literature & Languages

Marianne Moore, Elizabeth Bishop: Selected Poems

ONLINE: Marianne Moore and Elizabeth Bishop, both winners of the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award, had a colorful friend/ mentor relationship. The poets met when Moore worked at the New York Public Library and Bishop was a student at Vassar College. Their poetry shows both similarities and dissimilarities. Both writers use nature in their work, but Moore uses animal life more often, touting creatures’ strength and virtues. Moore was also more the fabulist, Bishop the traveler, never putting down roots except for 15 years in Brazil. Consider these titles: “North & South,” “Questions of Travel,” “Geography III.” Both poets employ acute observation, precise description and evidence of restraint, humility and objectivity. Moore is original, even eccentric and revolutionary in her craft, Bishop more traditional and varied. Starting with Moore and concluding with Bishop, the class will read and discuss selected poems and come to see both poets’ important influence on 20th-century poetry. • Facilitated discussion.

Required Texts:

• Elizabeth Bishop, “The Complete Poems: 1927-1979” (9780374518172)

• Marianne Moore, “Complete Poems” (9780140188516)

Harry Brown holds degrees in English from Davidson College, Appalachian State University and Ohio University. After teaching for 43 years at Eastern Kentucky University, he returned to North Carolina and has taught/co-taught some 11 literature courses for OLLI. He has published six poetry collections and co-edited an anthology of Kentucky writing.

Preston Martin received his undergraduate degree from Ohio University, and a Master of Arts in Teaching from the College of Charleston. He retired from both business and education and has published poems in numerous journals and anthologies. He has been active with OLLI as a student or instructor for over a dozen years.

• 10 Thu, Feb 2 - Apr 6, 3:30-5 p.m.

• Online via Zoom

• Maximum: 20; Fee: $100; Course ID: 3548

Poetic Design: The Poet at Work

IN PERSON: Students in this lecture and discussion class will learn to identify the crafting devices found in the interior design of a poem’s overall structure. While we will examine each poem’s exterior structure, such as ballad or villanelle, and the poem’s meaning, our main issue is how the poem means. A.E. Housman said, “Poetry is not the thing said, but a way of saying it.” It is these “ways,” or interior crafting devices, that we will explore. Since music is vital to poetry, we will look to poets who follow musical directions, such as legato and diminuendo, as well as musical techniques in lyrical verse. By studying metrics, rhyme, tone and rhythm, we will unlock the “how” found in crafting a poem. Iambic pentameter, enjambment, rhyme royal, allusion, heroic couplet, slant rhyme and sprung rhythm are a few of the building blocks used by Sylvia Plath, Keats, Shakespeare, Gerard Manly Hopkins, Richard Wilbur, Wallace Stevens, Robert Frost and Gwendolyn Brooks. • Facilitated discussion.

Please note: Students are asked to read two poems before each class. All poems will be on the course website.

Terri Strug holds the Ph.D. in English and comparative literature from UNC-Chapel Hill. From 2010 to 2014, she worked with the director of Austria’s Musikverein to expand the Richard Strauss archive. She taught English literature, poetry, women’s studies and world literature at Salem College, College of Charleston, Winston-Salem State University and OLLI. She has contributed to “The Oxford Companion to Literature.” This is her third OLLI course.

• 6 Tue, Jan 31 - Mar 7, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

• In person at Judea Reform Congregation

• Maximum: 12; Fee: $75; Course ID: 3557

Performing Arts

North Carolina on Film

IN PERSON: This is a fun course that presents films about North Carolina and its people, history and culture. We’ll be looking at certain Hollywood movies set in our state as well as a few documentaries. They range from turgid tobacco dramas to baseball romances, from true crime stories to stock car racin’ and everyday people in the street stories. This course should be especially interesting to those who either are new to North Carolina or haven’t had enough opportunities to explore the state outside the Triangle. Each week we will focus on a specific topic or filmmaker, with some introductory material followed by a live group showing of a film (and occasionally, more than one) and subsequent discussion. Class sessions will last up to three hours to allow ample time to watch and express opinions about feature films. No outside reading is required, but students may need to learn the difference between eastern and western North Carolina barbecue.

• Lecture + Q&A, Facilitated discussion.

Edison McIntyre is a longtime Durham resident and film historian who has taught previous OLLI courses on motion picture composers and American films on the Second World War. He is a former radio broadcaster and newspaper journalist, with history degrees from the University of Florida and UNC-Chapel Hill.

• 10 Thu, Feb 2 - Apr 6, 1:30-4:30 p.m.

• In person at Judea Reform Congregation

• Maximum: 30; Fee: $100; Course ID: 3554

A Celebration of Soul Music

IN PERSON: This lively in-person course will celebrate the classic American soul music of the 1960s, 1970s and beyond. Without leaving town, we will visit a number of key sites — Chicago, Memphis, Muscle Shoals, Detroit and Philadel-

phia — to discover how the music was created and to consider why it became so popular. We will watch performances and listen to songs from some of the genre’s greatest artists, from James Brown to Sam Cooke to Otis Redding to many lesser-known but also great artists. In addition to watching videos and listening to music, you’ll be encouraged to share your opinions and experiences. Plan to be part of the conversation. The hope is for you to gain a richer appreciation of this music, which has proven so resonant over the decades and throughout the world. Dancing is optional.

• Facilitated discussion.

Please note: It is recommended, but not required, that students subscribe to Apple Music. Much of the curriculum consists of playlists curated for the course on Apple Music. Students who wish to listen to these playlists on their own outside of class will need to have a subscription to Apple Music. The book, “Sweet Soul Music,” is recommended for those who want to know more.

Recommended Text:

• Peter Guralnick, “Sweet Soul Music” (9780316206754)

Marc Shapiro’s passion for soul music dates from his teenage years when he listened to the local Richmond, Virginia, soul stations and attended soul music concerts, including James Brown and Otis Redding concerts. His interest in soul music has never waned, and he continues to enjoy it and read about it. He has twice taught an OLLI course on the music of Van Morrison.

Sam Jackson is also a native of Richmond, Virginia, and is an enthusiastic aficionado of soul and jazz music. Although he has not previously taught a course on soul music, he currently teaches at UNC School of Law and taught for many years at Georgetown University Law Center.

• 10 Thu, Feb 2 - Apr 6, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

• In person at Judea Reform Congregation

• Maximum: 30; Fee: $100; Course ID: 3326

Performing Arts

Music and the Brain

See listing on page 47.

The British Invasion: How Rock Music Migrated Across the Atlantic From 1964 to 1973

IN PERSON: Many things changed in the U.S. between 1964 and 1973. In popular music, we experienced an unprecedented surge of creativity and artistry that has been unequaled since. The Beatles’ appearance on “The Ed Sullivan Show” in February 1964 was a watershed moment that introduced the country to something new and remarkable in popular music. That was, however, only the beginning of what was eventually termed the “British Invasion,” as dozens of popular musical artists from England began to populate the American charts as never before. And while they may have hailed from Britain, their music was multidimensional, influenced by blues, jazz, R&B and classical forms to varying degrees. Join us in this lecture-format course as we explore the full spectrum of artists who first appeared in the 10 years from 1964 to 1973. We’ll listen to audio and view video samples from every part of that spectrum. You’re likely to find that much of this music is timeless and still sounds fresh today. • Lecture + Q&A. 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.

• 10 Wed, Feb 1 - Apr 5, 1:30-3 p.m.

• In person at Judea Reform Congregation

• Maximum: 30; Fee: $100; Course ID: 3563

Musicals 101: Broadway’s Silver Age (Part 2)

ONLINE: We continue to explore Broadway’s “silver age” of the 1920s and ‘30s with a focus on two great composer-lyricists: Irving Berlin and Cole Porter. Though their backgrounds were very different, they both excelled at creating tuneful scores with unforgettable lyrics perfectly matched to their melodies. Berlin, born in imperial Russia, immigrated to the U.S. as a child and had his first hit in 1911 with “Alexander’s Ragtime Band.” He went on to write the scores for 20 stage musicals, including “Annie Get Your Gun,” “Miss Liberty” and “Call Me Madam.” Porter — born in Indiana to a wealthy family and educated at Yale — created two of the seminal shows of the era: “Anything Goes” and “Kiss Me, Kate.” Students will learn about the scores of their major shows and films, focusing on how they paved the way for the “musical plays” of Broadway’s golden age. The course is primarily lecture with video and audio clips, but students will be able to ask questions and make comments during each class. • Lecture + Q&A.

Please note: “Broadway: The American Musical” will be referenced in the course, but students will not be assigned readings. Students will enjoy Part 2 even if they did not take Part 1. All are welcome.

Recommended Text:

• Michael Kantor and Laurence Maslon, “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, he taught in Duke’s Master of Arts in Teaching program for several years. A member of the OLLI Board of Advisors, he is an avid theatergoer with a particular fondness for American musicals. He has previously taught 10 courses on musical theater for OLLI.

• 10 Thu, Feb 2 - Apr 6, 9-10:15 a.m.

• Online via Zoom; Sessions are recorded

• Maximum: 200; Fee: $100; Course ID: 3551

Performing Arts

Rhythm & Jews: Jazz, Blues & Rock

ONLINE: Together we will review the fertile interactions among the Jews and African Americans who transformed not only the music business but the whole entertainment industry in the 20th century. We’ll explore Jews’ contributions to many musical genres, as composers, performers, record label owners, innovators and producers, as well as their huge impact on American popular culture. We’ll take excursions through stories that explore: why so many Jazz standards come from the Jews who excelled in the Tin Pan Alley years, why many Christmas songs were penned by Jewish songwriters, how the civil rights movement was triggered by music, which songwriter received the Nobel Prize in Literature and much more. Using a lecture format, our classes will have strong support from audiovisuals and anecdotes drawn from the instructor’s decades of experience as a concert promoter working with some of the biggest names in the industry. • Lecture + Q&A.

Please note: The recommended books will be referenced in the course, but there will not be any assigned readings.

Recommended Texts:

• Michael Billig, “Rock ’n’ Roll Jews” (9780815607052)

• Guy Oseary, “Jews Who Rock” (9780312272678)

• Ben Sidran, “There Was a Fire” (9780578773599)

Emanuel Abramovits, a concert promoter since 2000, was directly involved in many events for international artists, including Itzhak Perlman, Sarah Brightman, Asia, Journey and Kenny G. He designed and staged many original orchestral events and several world premieres. He 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 teaching online and in person across the U.S. since 2020.

• 8 Mon, Jan 30 - Mar 20, 9-10:15 a.m.

• Online via Zoom

• Maximum: 200; Fee: $90; Course ID: 3560

Silver Strummers: Ukulele for Absolute Beginners

ONLINE: Have you always wanted to play a musical instrument? Then this online course is for you! Silver Strummers is ukulele for absolute beginners. The ukulele is a fun, affordable and accessible instrument for all. You will learn a little of the history of the ukulele and how to tune, hold and play it. You will also learn six to eight chords and several common strumming patterns, and you will be singing and playing from the first lesson to the last and beyond. At the end of the course, you will be able to play hundreds of songs and will have enough knowledge to study further on your own. The emphasis in this course will be on demystifying the ukulele and having fun while singing and strumming along. • Active Skill Learning.

Please note: Please have a tuned ukulele for the first session. The instructor will provide recommendations if you are considering purchasing one. Please have the required book, “Essential Elements for Ukulele,” by the second session.

Required Text:

• Marty Gross, “Essential Elements for Ukulele” (9781480321694)

Julia Cobley, a native Scot, is a musician who has dedicated herself for over 30 years to bringing the joy of music to children, their families and now adults. She is recognized for her ability to combine music, fun and learning in the classroom and online. Julia has a B.A. from the University of Strathclyde, Scotland, and has studied voice at The Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto. Julia was recently awarded The Order of the Long Leaf Pine for her work in music education.

• 8 Wed, Feb 15 - Apr 5, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

• Online via Zoom

• Maximum: 15; Fee: $90; Course ID: 3205

Photography Intro to iPhone Photography

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

Dennis Szerszen is a self-taught photographer in digital and analog photo media. His photographic interests are primarily in landcsape and portraiture. He has been working to incorporate storytelling into his work, and the iPhone is an important tool due to its portability and accessibility. He lives in Hillsborough, where he has a home studio for digital and traditional photographic processes. Dennis exhibits as a member of Triangle Visual Artists group and the Orange County Artists Guild.

• 6 Mon, Jan 30 - Mar 6, 1:30-3 p.m.

• In person at Judea Reform Congregation

• Maximum: 12; Fee: $75; Course ID: 2478

Storytelling With Photographs: Applying “Narrative” Structure to Photo Sequences

ONLINE: This course will teach you how to improve your photo presentations to make them more engaging and interesting, whether you are

creating a documentary project, telling a family story or putting together photos from a wedding or family gathering. Students will be asked to take photographs in between each session and then be prepared to present their work. You’ll use the tools and techniques of narrative structure and storytelling to make your photo sequences more compelling. We will explore how narrative photography techniques have been used in photo genres such as documentary photography, photo essay and photojournalism. You can apply these techniques to any photo sequence, organizing your travel photos, event photos or even nature photos to make sharing them more exciting for you and your audience. • Facilitated discussion, Active Skill Learning.

Please note: Participants must have a digital camera (an iPhone or other smartphone is fine) and basic knowledge of how to take pictures with their camera. In addition, a basic ability to edit their own photographs using their own editing software is desirable. Participants will also be expected to upload their photographs to a Dropbox location (provided by the instructor) on a regular basis. Instructions on how to access Dropbox will be provided by email before the first class. The instructor will recommend books from time to time, but none will be required reading.

Bill Marriott is no stranger to OLLI, having previously participated in photography courses and seminars. He taught Storytelling Through Photography last year. He has experience as a seminar leader and online facilitator in his professional role as well. Bill has a B.A. in English from the State University of New York at Buffalo and an M.Ed. in educational media and instructional design from UNC-Chapel Hill. He’s a lifetime photographer with a passion for storytelling and visual communication.

• 9 Tue, Jan 31 - Mar 28, 1:30-2:45 p.m.

• Online via Zoom

• Maximum: 12; Fee: $100; Course ID: 3561

Photography

Organizing Your Visual Story: How To Organize Your Digital Photos, Photographs and Old Media

ONLINE: Everyone’s goals for organizing photos are different. This lecture-based course will help you with all aspects of organizing your printed photos, digital photos, old media like slides, VHS or 8 mm film and more, so you can create interesting photo projects. We will begin with determining your goals. Then we will discuss different ways to organize and digitize your printed photos and media, the options for online storage and the difference between syncing and saving your documents. We will talk about how you can keyword photos so you can find them. The presentations, created in Prezi, contain lots of pictures and examples. There also will be plenty of time for questions, so we can all learn from each other. After taking this course, students will have enough information to formulate their goals, organize their photos and media,

and decide how they want to save and share their finished project. • Lecture + Q&A.

Please note: Cathi Nelson’s book “Photo Organizing Made Easy” will be referenced in the course, but not assigned reading.

Recommended Text:

• Cathi Nelson, “Photo Organizing Made Easy” (9781946384225)

Kimberly Melton loves helping people organize their photos so they can share their own visual stories. She began working on her family’s pictures in the fourth grade and hasn’t stopped. Her company, Visual Story Media, helps people and businesses organize their digital images, photographs and old media. She belongs to The Photo Managers, an international organization that promotes photo organizing. She has taught photo organizing classes for various businesses via Zoom and in-person conferences.

• 6 Mon, Jan 30 - Mar 6, 9-10:15 a.m.

• Online via Zoom

• Maximum: 24; Fee: $75; Course ID: 3555

Meeting the Challenges of Holocaust Education

The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is the nation’s living memorial to the Holocaust. In this OLLI special event lecture, Aleisa Fishman, a member of the museum’s founding staff, will discuss the establishment of the museum nearly 30 years ago, its architecture and its mission. Fishman will discuss the museum’s educational work and international educational outreach programs.

Wednesday, February 22, 3:30-4:45 p.m.

Lecture + Q&A • Online via Zoom (will be recorded) • No Fee • See page 11

Religion & Philosophy

The Sublime and the Beautiful: Their Meaning and Importance

ONLINE: The sublime and the beautiful were introduced as near opposites, historically, the one fearful and the other charming. Today, however, “sublime” and “beautiful” function mostly as “wow” words. You place your dessert order, and your waiter notes the chocolate’s “sublime” taste. Later, telling how you gave the dessert to a homeless person, your friend replies, “That’s so beautiful!” In this course we will navigate between that history and the present, trying to discover what the sublime and the beautiful really are, how they differ and why they are important. It will be a reasoned investigation into their essential characteristics, illustrated with images from art and nature. Our goal is to gain a deeper understanding of the sublime and the beautiful that will illuminate how they contribute to the meaningfulness of our lives.

• Lecture + Q&A.

Robert Vance is an emeritus professor who taught philosophy at UNC for 35 years. Along the way, he acquired an MFA in studio art. His sculptures and photographs have been exhibited widely and have received many awards. His writings focus on the intersection of art and philosophy.

• 8 Wed, Feb 1 - Mar 22, 1:30-2:45 p.m.

• Online via Zoom

• Maximum: 200; Fee: $90; Course ID: 3565

Philosophy of Human Nature

ONLINE: What do all humans have in common? What is our nature? These questions have occupied philosophers for as long as there have been philosophers. Using an instructor-led facilitated discussion, we will explore some of the most influential answers given throughout history, sample a wide range of human thinking and gain insight into how our thinking on the topic has changed over the centuries. We will sample the works of ancient Indian and Chinese thinkers, Plato and Aristotle, and European thinkers during the period of modern scientific thinking. We will also sample a few of the existentialists who deny that there is any natural way of being human. The topic is a wonderful portal into the history of ideas, so this is a fine way to introduce yourself to the study of philosophy.

• Facilitated discussion.

Please note: Students should anticipate about an hour of reading assignments each week. Also, be certain to order the right book. The editor, Kupperman, has authored another book with a similar title, which this course will not be using.

Required Text:

• Joel J. Kupperman (ed.), “Human Nature: A Reader” (9781603847452)

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

Online • In Person • Recorded

Richard Prust taught for most of his career at St. Andrews University in North Carolina. He is co-author of “Personal Identity in Moral and Legal Reasoning,” and is currently working on a book called “The Personal Meaning of What We Do.” He served for many years on the board of the 16th International Conference on Persons and helped arrange biannual meetings in Europe and North America for philosophers interested in that topic.

• 10 Wed, Feb 1 - Apr 5, 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

• Online via Zoom

• Maximum: 30; Fee: $100; Course ID: 1060

Science & Technology

Cosmic Color

ONLINE: You think you know color? You don’t. Color contains wonders and surprises that amaze, astound and confound. Is color a human construct, or a fundamental part of nature? Would an alien, or a parakeet, agree with us on colors? Do images from space telescopes or Mars landers show “true” colors? For that matter, do photographs? Or displays? After taking this course you will understand the answers to all these questions. This nine-week lecture-based course has three sections: 1) Color Vision: the physics of light, the biology of the eye, how the brain processes color and math of color vision, 2) Color Technology: color models such as CIE, and color reproduction in print and in display, and 3) Color Perception: using color to visualize data, using color in graphical design and color vision in aliens. This course will illuminate the confusions, myths and amazing facts about color. • Lecture + Q&A.

Please note: A PDF of the recommended book, “Number by Colors,” will be referenced in the course, but not assigned reading. It will be provided to all participants.

Recommended Text:

• Fortner and Meyer, “Number by Colors: A Guide to Using Color to Understand Technical Data” (9780387946856)

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.

• 9 Wed, Feb 1 - Apr 5 (no class Mar 15), 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

• Online via Zoom; Sessions are recorded

• Maximum: 200; Fee: $100; Course ID: 3535

Beyond Gmail! Google Workspace Apps

IN PERSON: Gmail is one of the most popular email services currently in use. But did you know there are many other Google apps available for free through Google Workspace? This course will provide a practical introduction to several of the most useful of these apps: Google Drive (to organize and share files), the office apps Google Docs and Google Sheets (like Word and Excel) and Google Forms (handy for creating simple surveys). The course will also review Gmail basics and some advanced features that can help you keep your mail organized, as well as how to get the most out of Google Maps. Each class will be a mix of instructor lecture and demonstrations along with hands-on practice by students on their laptops. Students are encouraged to bring real-life problems or tasks to which these apps could be applied. The course will especially benefit those who collaborate with family, friends or volunteer organizations that do (or could) make use of these free Google tools. • Lecture + Q&A, Active Skill Learning.

Please note: Students should bring a Mac or Windows laptop or Chromebook to class and be familiar with using any popular web browser. Students must have a Google account and already use Gmail on a regular basis. It would be helpful if students also have experience using at least one office app: MS Word or Excel, Apple Pages or Numbers. Each class session builds on prior sessions, so please plan to attend all sessions.

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 and to teach others to embrace it.

• 5 Thu, Feb 2 - Mar 2, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

• In person at Judea Reform Congregation

• Maximum: 12; Fee: $75; Course ID: 3530

Science & Technology

Energy and Climate Change: The Science

Behind Them

IN PERSON: Energy makes our civilization go, and we and emerging nations consume more and more of it every year. Newscasts regularly include stories about energy sources, energy costs and energy consequences. This in-person course will explore what these energy sources are, how they work and fundamental ideas about energy. We will look at energy generation, starting with basic physics and chemistry; how energy is used; and where energy goes. We will also consider how energy consumption is linked to climate change. This course is about science, not policy. Don’t worry, even if you didn’t take science in college, you still will be able to understand this course. Classes will consist of lecture, discussion, and questions and answers. Throughout our class time, we will pause frequently to clarify and reinforce the lecture. The goal is for you to clearly understand the science. • Lecture + Q&A.

Please note: The book by Richter (who won a Nobel Prize in physics) is a solid, reliable, dispassionate overview. We will not follow it chapter by chapter in class.

Recommended Text:

• Burton Richter, “Beyond Smoke and Mirrors: Climate Change and Energy in the 21st Century” (9781107673724)

Bob Shaw graduated from Williams College and the University of Washington with a Ph.D. in physical chemistry. He has published research in nuclear and chemical physics, physical and analytical chemistry, and environmental science. He is a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and was awarded the Silver Medal of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Lifetime Achievement Award of the Army Research Laboratory. He has taught science courses at OLLI since 2010.

• 10 Thu, Feb 2 - Apr 6, 9-10:30 a.m.

• In person at Judea Reform Congregation

• Maximum: 20; Fee: $100; Course ID: 3339

Music and the Brain

ONLINE: Using three comprehensive explorations of the world of music, this course will cover the neuroanatomical and neurophysiological bases for how we interpret musical features such as melody, harmony, rhythm, pitch and timbre. The books we will use — 1) “Musicophilia” by Oliver Sacks, 2) “This Is Your Brain on Music” by Daniel Levitin and 3) “Music and the Brain” by Macdonald Critchley — will help demonstrate how the human nervous system processes music. With these books and the lectures, we will consider the roles that memory, emotion and intellect all play in our appreciation of music. Essentially the course is designed to look at the intersection of the neurological sciences and the art of music. Students will gain an understanding of the neurobiological basis for the perception and enjoyment of music. • Lecture + Q&A.

Please note: No prior reading is required, but the books that are the foundations for the talks are recommended.

Recommended Texts:

• Oliver Sacks, “Musicophilia” (9781400040810)

• Daniel Levitin, “This Is Your Brain on Music” (9780452288522)

• Macdonald Critchley, “Music and the Brain” (9780433067030)

Steven Freedman was born and raised in Philadelphia, received a B.A. from Haverford College in 1968, an M.D. from the University of Pennsylvania in 1972, and neurology training at Duke from 1973 to 1976. After serving in the U.S. Army at Fort Bragg, he began the practice of neurology in Raleigh in 1978, co-founding Raleigh Neurology Associates in 1983, from which he retired in 2021. He is an adjunct professor of neurology at UNC-Chapel Hill. He continues to enjoy teaching in his retirement.

• 7 Wed, Feb 1 - Mar 15, 1:30-2:45 p.m.

• Online via Zoom; Sessions are recorded

• Maximum: 200; Fee: $80; Course ID: 3550

Science & Technology

Computer Security and Privacy: Practical Steps to Stay Safe

IN PERSON: How secure is your computer right now? Computers and the internet have revolutionized our world, but if you’re like most people, you have no clue how they work or what the real threats are. While there are tons of cybersecurity resources for technology experts, there are very few for average computer users. That’s where this course comes in. The instructor will explain the basics of computers, the internet, security and privacy — in plain English using simple analogies — and then show you steps to take to keep your computer secure. Optional reading and activities will be available in the recommended textbook. The course includes eight lectures and two sessions of optional “office hours.” The course will include: an overview of cybersecurity, how the internet and encryption work, passwords, computer and network security, online privacy, safe web surfing, secure communication and mobile security. During office hours, students can receive individual help and/or ask detailed questions. • Lecture + Q&A.

Please note: Students should be familiar with computer basics such as browsing the web and installing software.

Recommended Text:

• Carey Parker, “Firewalls Don’t Stop Dragons: A Step-by-Step Guide to Computer Security and Privacy for Non-Techies,” 5th ed. (9781484290354)

Carey Parker has a master’s degree in electrical engineering from Purdue University and has been writing software for over 28 years at various companies. He is now semiretired. Carey is passionate about computer security and online privacy, and is the author of “Firewalls Don’t Stop Dragons.” He writes a blog and hosts a podcast with the same name. Carey has taught this course nine times at OLLI since 2016, plus a new course on using Mac computers.

• 10 Wed, Feb 1 - Apr 5, 1:30-3 p.m.

• In person at Judea Reform Congregation

• Maximum: 30; Fee: $100; Course ID: 2008

Exotic Phenomena in Astrophysics

ONLINE: The universe is filled with extreme, violent objects. These objects, for millennia hidden from our view, have been revealed by modern telescopes and spacecraft. This course will describe a few of these in four main topic areas. The first lecture will describe various exotic stars, including pulsars and neutron stars, but will show that “normal” stars like our sun also have a hidden, violent nature. Some stars end their lives in massive explosions. These supernova explosions will be covered in lecture two. On a vastly larger scale, galaxies can show extremely violent outbursts originating from massive black holes in the galaxy core. These will be covered in lecture three. The most exotic phenomenon in the universe is the universe itself. Aspects of our expanding universe will be covered in lecture four. The course will give students a clear appreciation of some of the wonders of our universe and how modern science and technology have led to their discoveries. • Lecture + Q&A.

Please note: No prerequisites are required for this course.

Professor Don Ellison obtained a Ph.D. in physics in 1982 from The Catholic University of America. He has been on the physics faculty of NC State University since 1987 and emeritus since 2013. Before that he was a researcher at NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center, the University of Maryland and the Service d’Astrophysique, C.E.A., France. He has taught and done research on the theory of cosmic rays, particle acceleration in high-energy astrophysics and the modeling of supernova remnants.

• 4 Mon, Mar 13 - Apr 3, 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

• Online via Zoom

• Maximum: 50; Fee: $60; Course ID: 3540

Science & Technology

Human Evolution and Migrations

See listing on page 32

Immunology: Its Role in Revolutionizing Medicine

IN PERSON: In this course, we explore how scientists and clinicians are using the immune system to fight cancer, combat allergies and develop new types of vaccines. Students are exposed to basic immunological principles as well as to breakthroughs in our understanding of the immune system that are set to trigger a revolution in medicine in the 21st century. We discuss achievements in combating cancer by controlling tumors through the application of gene-editing technology and immune checkpoint inhibitors. We explore how vaccines work, how highly efficacious COVID-19 vaccines were developed using mRNA technology and how this technology is opening the door to fight other diseases. Finally, we review the latest anti-allergic immunotherapeutic strategies such as monoclonal antibodies and immunomodulators that are becoming important in the treatment of diseases such as allergies and cancer. Students will gain an understanding of the importance of recent advances in immunology to modern medicine. • Lecture + Q&A.

Please note: The course requires no specific knowledge of immunology, science or medicine, though basic knowledge of biology would be helpful. Classes will be interactive and will include slides and videos. The recommended books and video are for those who wish to know more and will supplement course material.

Recommended Texts:

• Philipp Dettmer, “Immune” (9780593241318)

• Punt, Sranford, Jones and Owen, “Kuby Immunology” (9781464189784)

• Video: “Basic Immunology (101),” www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFNxXfwlP3A

• Video: “The Side Effects of Vaccines,” www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBkVCpbNnkU

Hillel Koren is an internationally recognized leader in the field of environmental health. He served on the Duke faculty (1975-1984), where he conducted research in immunology. Later, he joined the Environmental Protection Agency, where he became the director of the Human Studies Division. He has made significant contributions to the understanding of immunological mechanisms and environmental factors involved in disease. He has published extensively in the area of immunology.

• 8 Tue, Jan 31 - Mar 21, 9-10:30 a.m.

• In person at Judea Reform Congregation

• Maximum: 25; Fee: $90; Course ID: 3544

The Metaverse: The Creative Journey to a Whole New World

See listing on page 54

Foundations of Color

See listing on page 27

Winter 2023 Registration

Registration opens on Tuesday, January 10, at 9 a.m. for Monday and Tuesday courses and on Wednesday, January 11, at 9 a.m. for Wednesday and Thursday courses.

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

Society & Culture

Examining Critical Race Theory

IN PERSON: This course will feature a critical exploration of how structural racism intersects with educational systems. Students will begin with an examination of identity, positionality, privilege and bias at the individual level, eventually moving toward an analysis of institutional structures and systems. Students will have the opportunity to learn why and how this legal scholarship has become a hot-button issue in American society. Most importantly, students will learn the tenets and themes of critical race theory and how they challenge the dominant ideology. The course will be a combination of mini-lectures, interactive activities and class discussions based on the reading assignments. • Facilitated discussion.

Please note: We will have a few interactive activities that will require you to move around in the classroom. Your reading assignment will be one chapter a week from Delgado and Stefancic’s “Critical Race Theory: An Introduction.”

Required Text:

• Richard Delgado and Jean Stefancic, “Critical Race Theory: An Introduction” (9781479802760)

Zoila Airall has a Ph.D. in the field of anthropology and education from the University of Pennsylvania. This is a subfield of cultural anthropology in which educational anthropologists are concerned with the ways race, ethnicity, socioeconomic class, gender, sexuality, religion and culture influence teaching and learning for both students and teachers. Airall retired from Duke as the associate vice president of student affairs but still teaches undergraduates at Duke.

• 8 Wed, Feb 1 - Mar 22, 1:30-3 p.m.

• In person at Judea Reform Congregation

• Maximum: 30; Fee: $90; Course ID: 3539

Non-Jewish Communities of Israel: Their Relationship With the State and Society

ONLINE: One of the lesser understood aspects of Israeli society is what life is like for its many non-Jewish communities. This course will give an overview of these groups and survey the evolving relationships between the major groups and the Israeli state. Communities covered include the Israeli Arabs, Bedouins, Druze and Circassians. In a lecture-style format, we will strive to attain a deeper understanding of their experiences in Israel, their diverse identities and what their relationships with the state say about Israeli society. Presentations will also include primary material to give a voice to members of these groups. Participants will be provided with a booklet written and edited by the instructor as a companion to the course. • Lecture + Q&A.

Steven Klein is an educator and journalist with a Ph.D. in conflict management and negotiation from Bar-Ilan University. An adjunct instructor at Tel Aviv University and a senior editor at Haaretz English Edition, he has contributed numerous articles on issues pertaining to Israeli society and social or political conflict. He has taught for Brandeis’s OLLI (BOLLI), the Scolnic Adult Institute and Case Western Reserve’s Siegal Lifelong Learning program. He lives with his beloved family in Israel.

• 5 Wed, Mar 8 - Apr 5, 1:30-2:45 p.m.

• Online via Zoom

• Maximum: 24; Fee: $60; Course ID: 3553

Contemporary LGBTQ Culture

See listing on page 31. Visit our Online Learning website for helpful hints and tips for Zoom: www.olliatduke.online

Society & Culture

Genealogy VI (A) - Beginner: Applying DNA to Your Family Tree

ONLINE: Millions of people have done DNA testing to determine where their ancestors were from and to identify additional relatives to add to their family tree. But the full power of DNA test results can often be difficult to grasp. This course is for genealogy DNA beginners: people who have DNA test results and need assistance understanding them. The following topics will be presented and discussed: 1) basic DNA science and the kinds of DNA used in genealogy: X, Y, mitochondrial and autosomal; 2) how to interpret ethnicity findings, how to use DNA results to find relatives; 3) the different tools used to interpret DNA results that are available on the websites of Ancestry, 23andMe, FamilyTreeDNA and MyHeritage. Typically, a lecture will be followed by discussion, frequently drawing on students’ own inquiries. • Lecture + Q&A, Facilitated discussion.

Prerequisite: Genealogical DNA test results or anticipation of having them by the first class. Bettinger’s book will be referenced in the course, but not assigned reading. Purchase is optional.

Recommended Text:

• Blaine T. Bettinger, “The Family Tree Guide to DNA Testing and Genetic Genealogy” (9781440300578)

Elizabeth (Beth) Balkite is a graduate of Connecticut College and the graduate program in human genetics at Sarah Lawrence College. She is a retired genetic counselor and educator. Beth has studied her own family history for over seven years and has taught genetic genealogy at OLLI for four years. Her teaching experience has also included presenting in the Advanced Genetic Genealogy course at GRIP (Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh) and basic genetic genealogy at NC State University.

• 4 Tue, Jan 31 - Feb 21, 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

• Online via Zoom; Sessions are recorded

• Maximum: 200; Fee: $60; Course ID: 3034

Genealogy VI (B) - Intermediate: Applying DNA to Your Family Tree

ONLINE: Once you have a multigenerational family tree and DNA test results and have used the tools on your testing company’s website, what other resources are available to solve ancestor relationship questions? This course is intended for individuals with experience (advanced beginners and intermediates) using DNA for genealogy but who need help to do more in-depth analysis. Classes will cover the following topics using case presentations: how to upload raw DNA results from one database to another, either for free or with a subscription; how to use third-party tools such as GEDmatch Tier 1 and DNA Painter (WATO and DNA segment analysis) to analyze ancestral relationships; and how to interpret results of Y-DNA and mtDNA tests and the significance of haplogroups. Typically, a lecture is followed by Q&A, but the instructor also likes using students’ cases to demonstrate or teach some concepts. • Lecture + Q&A, Facilitated discussion.

Please note: Prerequisites include Genealogy VI (A) or some experience applying DNA results to a multigenerational family tree. Introductory information will not be covered in this course. There will be optional assigned readings in the Bettinger book and a few optional assignments that will be discussed in class.

Recommended Text:

• Blaine T. Bettinger, “The Family Tree Guide to DNA Testing and Genetic Genealogy” (9781440300578)

Instructor Elizabeth (Beth) Balkite; see at left.

• 6 Tue, Feb 28 - Apr 4, 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

• Online via Zoom; Sessions are recorded

• Maximum: 200; Fee: $75; Course ID: 3035

Society & Culture

Symposia: Mind-Expanding Excursions and Diversions

IN PERSON: Symposia returns with in-person presentations from people making a positive impact on contemporary life. Each week, a different speaker will introduce you to valuable new insights into an important subject that may not have caught your attention otherwise. The opportunity to pose questions to these experts is a key feature of Symposia. • Lecture + Q&A.

Please note: NOTE NEW LOCATION. The presentation schedule is yet to be determined. Three additional guests will be added to the roster.

Winter Term Guest Speakers:

• Chuck Flink

do it? How do they perform the miracle of being guided by something that hasn’t happened yet, something in the future, a goal?

Dan McShea’s answer is simpler than — and different from — what you may think.

• Sonia Grego, Ph.D.

North

Carolina 2050: Challenges and Opportunities

Chuck Flink is a fellow of the American Society of Landscape Architects and recipient of many national, regional and local awards. As a renowned planner, he has completed work in 250 communities, 37 states and seven foreign countries, including the American Tobacco Trail, North Carolina; the Miami River Greenway, Florida; and the Grand Canyon Greenway, Arizona. Flink’s recent book is “The Greenway Imperative: Connecting Communities and Landscapes for a Sustainable Future.” Flink will provide a unique insider’s view into how North Carolina is handling its explosive growth, given its recognition as a destination for technology, commerce, retirement and quality of living.

• Dan McShea, Ph.D.

Goal Directedness and Purpose: The Mystery Explained

How does goal directedness work? Lots of things look goal directed, purposeful, even intentional. An acorn turning into an oak tree. A migrating butterfly. A homing torpedo. In animals like us, “wanting” or “trying” is purposeful. How do these goal-directed things

A Wealth of Health Data From an Unexpected Place: Your Toilet Wastewater gained prominence as a source of health data during the COVID-19 pandemic, as cities and communities around the world monitored their wastewater to track infections. Sonia Grego’s Duke team was able to detect the presence of one infected individual in a group of 100 dormitory residents in their study. New technologies are emerging that combine sensors and artificial intelligence to track bowel movements to diagnose and monitor diseases. Grego will describe the novel way they have transformed the toilet into an automated device for tracking body physiology.

• Rickie White

Urban Nature and Why It’s Vital to Our Well-Being as City Residents

Setting aside urban and suburban parcels for natural area conservation has often been an afterthought in our urban planning. But when we are successful at incorporating nature into our landscape, it can provide us with benefits, such as a reduction in downstream flooding and a reduction in extreme heat. Rickie White, executive director of Ellerbe Creek Watershed Association, will define urban nature, tell where you can experience nature in Durham, explain the challenges of maintaining urban natural areas and reveal well-being benefits for those who spend time outdoors in nature each week.

• Patrick Duddy

The U.S. and South America: Past, Present and Future

The United States’ relationships with our hemispheric neighbors to the south have been

Society & Culture

advantageous to both sides. However, they also have been fraught with problems that range from exploitation of natural resources to drug trafficking. Patrick Duddy, director of Duke’s Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies, a career U.S. diplomat and a former ambassador to Venezuela, will explain what we’ve learned from past interactions and suggest how future cooperation might go.

• Michael Paesler, Ph.D.

The Lost Lessons of Failure for American Youth

In recent decades, young Americans have been deprived of the lessons of personal growth that come through experiencing failure. Indeed, misplaced emphasis on self-esteem has led to the neglect of the basic pedagogical principles of learning and skill acquisition. Some studies demonstrate that setting goals with a high likelihood of failure helps motivate people to improve their skills. In this lecture, an educator with more than four decades of experience considers practices that exacerbate the problem, including: social promotion, grade inflation, participation trophies, emphasis on graduation rates, student evaluation of teachers, and other policies that deprive our youth of the lessons of failure.

• Georgann Eubanks

Saving the Wild South: The Fight for Native Plants on the Brink of Extinction

The American South is famous for its astonishingly rich biodiversity. In this talk about her most recent book from UNC Press, Georgann Eubanks takes us on a wondrous trek across six states to search out native plants that are endangered and wavering on the edge of erasure. Even as she reveals the intricate beauty and biology of the South’s interconnected plant and animal life, she also shows how local development and global climate change are threatening many species, some of which have been graduated to the federal list of endangered species.

Ed Cox is a retired oncologist. His current interests include ecology, climate change, renewable energy and the influence of food on health and longevity. He has taught OLLI courses on these subjects.

Mike Smith is a retired marketing executive. He organized the OLLI at Duke Wine Society and has been an OLLI instructor. He serves on the Duke Medical Institutional Review Board.

• 10 Tue, Jan 31 - Apr 4, 1:30-3 p.m.

• In person at Croasdaile Village Retirement Community

• Maximum: 200; Fee: $100; Course ID: 3096

Middle Eastern Humanities: An Introduction

ONLINE: The Middle East is seldom portrayed in Western media other than in stories of war, terrorism or repression. Yet the invention of civilization itself originated in the ancient Middle East, and the great Islamic empires added to its achievements. This lecture-format course will not focus on detailed history nor politics but will sweep across time to introduce the main historical empires of the Middle East and spotlight the technology and humanities — religion, philosophy, art and music — they contributed. Students will learn the positives of these cultures to balance their understanding of the Middle East today. • Lecture + Q&A.

Sally Purath earned a B.A. in social sciences and an M.Ed. at Colorado State University. She has studied Muslim religion and culture in Turkey, Morocco and Spain. She taught high school history, humanities and English for 26 years and OLLI courses since 2009, including courses on the humanities of the Middle East and Western religions.

• 9 Mon, Jan 30 - Mar 27, 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

• Online via Zoom

• Maximum: 200; Fee: $100; Course ID: 3549 See page 13 for venue addresses.

Society & Culture

The Metaverse: The Creative Journey to a Whole New World

ONLINE: The metaverse is considered the next evolution of the internet. Imagine, together we will immerse ourselves and explore why and how technology and the metaverse could revolutionize our culture and society. This is a beginners course on the basic elements of the metaverse. You do not have to be a tech expert to gain insight and understanding of how this important evolution could impact us, our children, grandchildren and future generations. Discover the key players who are developing the metaverse and listen to our expert guest speakers give an insider’s look into this ever-changing new world that is being created. Understand how the metaverse could impact the worlds of art, fashion, entertainment, real estate, travel, education, health, the work place and how we relate to one another in the future of the Internet. This lecture course will include keynote presentations, videos, and guest speakers with Q&A discussions. • Lecture + Q&A.

Guest Speakers:

• Please go to the course website, olli-the-metaverse.weebly.com, for a list of our guest speakers.

Terry Melville, former vice president/fashion director for Macy’s, built a reputation as an innovator with exceptional abilities to spot emerging trends around the world and turn them into big business. She continues to be on the cutting edge of big trends, the metaverse being one of them. This course is an in-depth study of the session The Dawning of Tech & What the Future Might Bring, taught in the Winter 2022 term’s course The Creativity of the Late ’70s: How It Shaped Our Lives Today.

• 10 Tue, Jan 31 - Apr 4, 1:30-2:45 p.m.

• Online via Zoom

• Maximum: 40; Fee: $100; Course ID: 3564

The ’60s at Duke: Desegregation, Student Activism and the Fight for Racial Justice

See listing on page 35.

A History of Policing in America

See listing on page 32

Walking the Camino de Santiago

ONLINE: The Camino de Santiago is a network of medieval Christian pilgrimage routes leading to Santiago de Compostela, Spain. The most popular route (the Camino Frances) is roughly 500 miles long and takes about five weeks to complete, walking from St. Jean Pied de Port, France, over the Pyrenees, across the Spanish meseta, and over the mountains to the cathedral of St. James, in Santiago. In 2019, 350,000 pilgrims from more than 175 countries (including 20,000 Americans) arrived in Santiago after walking all or part of the Camino; the number of pilgrims walking the Camino is expected to return to normal in 2023. In this lecture-based course, students will learn about the Camino’s legends and history, the experiences of modern-day pilgrims walking the Camino, the “spirit” of the Camino and everything (training, transportation, equipment and more) they need to do to plan and prepare for a safe, enjoyable and meaningful journey on the Camino that will leave them transformed by the experience.

• Lecture + Q&A.

Guest Speakers:

• A few guests from the Raleigh chapter of American Pilgrims on the Camino have been invited to speak about their experiences walking the Camino de Santiago in recent years.

Society & Culture Wellness Activities

Please note: Students are encouraged, but not required, to participate in two or three extracurricular activities: taking a 5- or 6-mile hike, watching any documentary film about the Camino (e.g., “Walking the Camino: Six Ways to Santiago”) or gathering for Spanish tapas, sangria and flan.

Required supplies/fee: Students can rent the streaming video documentary about the Camino for $3 (encouraged but not required).

John Saxon is one of the coordinators for the Raleigh chapter of American Pilgrims on the Camino. He has made five journeys on the Camino de Santiago, in 2015, 2018, 2019, 2021 and 2022, walking 2,075 miles on 10 different Camino routes in Spain, Portugal and France. He has taught this course twice before. He recently completed a three-day training program for prospective hospitaleros and plans to serve as a volunteer hospitalero at a Camino albergue in Spain in the summer of 2023.

• 5 Mon, Mar 6 - Apr 3, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

• Online via Zoom; Sessions are recorded

• Maximum: 30; Fee: $75; Course ID: 2929

American Tobacco: A History

See listing on page 33.

Gardens and Gardeners: The Social History of Gardens and Parks in England

See listing on page 35

Navigating Uncertainty

ONLINE: Patients and staff of the instructor — a health professional in holistic healing, mindbody stress management approaches and palliative care — have taught him that the biggest stress is “waiting and not knowing.” COVID-19 has presented many people with experiences of uncertainty. Learning to navigate uncertainty provides us with a key to improving our quality of life. In this course, students will learn strategies to navigate their own short- and long-term uncertainties, including recovering from the pandemic, illness, aging and death. These skills and tools have been crafted from the instructor’s clinical practice, National Institutes of Health-funded research, and friendship and mentorship with Ram Dass. Using lectures, PowerPoint slides, guided practice and facilitated discussion, the course will allow participants to formulate skillful ways to meet uncertainty and decrease stress with a quieter mind and an open heart, both for themselves and in helping others. • Lecture + Q&A, Active Skill Learning, Facilitated discussion.

Jon Seskevich, a retired registered nurse, helped create Duke Hospital’s Stress Management Consult Team in 1990, continuing until 2018. A trailblazer in the fields of integrated mind-body approaches and palliative care, he is an entertaining, insightful and inspiring speaker. He had more than 40,000 patient consults and taught hundreds of classes, and was seen as someone who helped the staff do their jobs. Jon’s mentors have included Ram Dass, Elisabeth Kubler-Ross and Stephen Levine.

• 4 Mon, Jan 30 - Feb 20, 1:30-2:45 p.m.

• Online via Zoom; Sessions are recorded

• Maximum: 200; Fee: $50; Course ID: 3277

Zoom Links in Online Student Portal

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

Emotional Intelligence: Getting to Know Yourself and Others (Expanded)

ONLINE: Emotional Intelligence: Getting to Know Yourself and Others will expand students’ understanding of the many roles that emotions play in our health and lives. This refreshed and expanded course is designed to incorporate the latest research and include deeper discussion on the limbic system of the brain, which is the command center of our emotions. We will use emotional intelligence handouts that describe activities to manage emotions and become more aware of negative or challenging emotions. Students will gain knowledge and awareness of their emotions and the emotions of others, including language to identify their emotions and tools to assist them with emotion management, and they will be able to facilitate improved emotional health for themselves and others and improved relationships. • Lecture + Q&A.

Please note: Students will be encouraged to use the tools and resources (e.g., “handouts” that can be downloaded) during their own time for a deeper understanding of the subject matter. Students may opt to purchase a mood meter app, which they can use at their leisure to monitor their moods. The instructor will also provide weekly PowerPoint slides. Those who took this course before are welcomed back. Additional information has been added.

Required supplies/fee: Students may optionally purchase a Mood Meter application to download to their smartphone for $5.

Val Duncan is an OLLI member and returning instructor. Val previously taught this course in 2019 and 2022. Val is an industrial and organizational psychologist with a passion for the topic of human behavior. Val holds a Ph.D. in industrial and organizational psychology from Capella University, an MBA from Eastern University, an MAOD from Fielding Graduate University and a postgraduate certificate in training and development from NC State University.

• 10 Wed, Feb 1 - Apr 5, 3:30-4:45 p.m.

• Online via Zoom

• Maximum: 30; Fee: $100; Course ID: 3538

Modern Bridge Bidding I

IN PERSON: This course is designed to help you improve your bidding skills and enjoyment of the game. It is only suitable for people who have previously played bridge, whether in college or socially. It is not for newcomers with no knowledge of bidding or playing. In this interactive in-person course, participants will learn how the partnership communicates their hand strength and shape to reach an optimum contract. This includes hand reevaluation, types of bids, opening and responding to no-trump, and major and minor suits. It will also cover ways to enter the auction using modern competitive bidding tools such as doubles and overcalls as well as other conventional tools. Each class consists of a mini-lecture followed by playing and discussing practice hands to apply the concepts learned. • Facilitated discussion, Active Skill Learning.

Required supplies/fee: There is a $20 fee payable to the instructor to cover the cost of class handouts and online time using Shark Bridge to discuss practice hands.

Henry Meguid is the current president of the American Bridge Teachers’ Association (ABTA) and the 2018 ABTA Teacher of the Year award winner. He is an American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) certified online teacher and an ABTA master teacher, the highest bridge teacher certification in North America.

• 8 Tue, Feb 14 - Apr 4, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

• In person at Bridge Academy

• Maximum: 40; Fee: $90; Course ID: 2820

page 13 for venue addresses.

Wellness Activities

Build Your Strength With Vivo

ONLINE: Muscle strength and balance are critical to maintaining health and independence as we age. Without additional strength training, most older adults will suffer a loss of muscle tone that can negatively impact their balance and mobility. Vivo, a live, online, interactive strength-building course customized to your fitness level, helps you attain physical fitness. Vivo exercise sessions consist of cognitive, balance and strength exercises. Classes are small and instruction is individualized. Certified personal trainers, skilled in working with older adults, provide modified exercises to meet each student’s fitness needs. Classes meet twice a week for an hour. Participants receive personal one-on-one assessments at the beginning and end of the course that measure their strength, balance and mobility — a critical health strategy for people over 55. Whether you are new to exercise or exercise regularly, Vivo will help you improve your strength. • Active Skill Learning.

Please note: Four sections will be offered — two Level 1 and two Level 2 — each limited to eight participants. Level 1 classes are for those who prefer to perform the exercises seated. Level 2 classes are for those who have some experience with weight training or can perform the exercises standing. No exercise equipment is required; exercise bands will be mailed to all participants to use in class.

Please note: Initial personal assessments need to be completed between January 16 and February 3. Registered participants will receive an email with a link to schedule their assessment and a waiver. Final strength assessments will be completed the week of April 3-7.

For more on Vivo, see page 16

VIVO’s head trainer Kevin Snodgrass, NASM-CPT, CES, FNS, SFS, ACE-CES, has worked as a certified fitness professional for 12 years and as a corrective exercise specialist helping individuals with chronic health issues and injuries improve their strength and mobility, with the goal of returning to their normal activities. He has also worked in mental health programs integrating exercise, nutrition and meditation as supporting interventions for individuals undergoing therapy and medication.

Level 1

Level 1: Section 1

• 8 Mon/Wed, Feb 6 - Mar 29, 10-11 a.m.

• 16 sessions total; Online via Zoom

• Maximum: 8; Fee: $175; Course ID: 3568-001

Level 1: Section 2

• 8 Tue/Thu, Feb 7 - Mar 30, 10-11 a.m.

• 16 sessions total; Online via Zoom

• Maximum: 8; Fee: $175; Course ID: 3568-002

Level 2

Level 2: Section 1

• 8 Mon/Wed, Feb 6 - Mar 29, 9-10 a.m.

• 16 sessions total; Online via Zoom

• Maximum: 8; Fee: $175; Course ID: 3532-001

Level 2: Section 2

• 8 Tue/Thu, Feb 7 - Mar 30, 9-10 a.m.

• 16 sessions total; Online via Zoom

• Maximum: 8; Fee: $175; Course ID: 3532-002

Wellness Activities

T’ai Chi: Mindfulness in Motion

ONLINE: T’ai chi (taijiquan/t’ai chi ch’uan) is a Chinese moving meditation, martial art and health exercise. Based on slow, continuous whole-body movement, it increases energy, well-being and mental, emotional and physical balance. Research has verified its benefits, and medical professionals endorse it for numerous conditions, including arthritis, balance difficulties, Parkinson’s disease and fibromyalgia. It requires no special space or equipment and encourages a joyful, reflective approach to daily life. In this experiential course, you will gain proficiency with principles and movements through the Starlight routine from the traditional Wu Hao style. Both beginners and experienced students are welcome. The instructor teaches with playful humor, clear description, demonstration using front and rear views, and handouts. He focuses on the big picture and on details such as footwork, and answers questions during breaks. Video recordings allow for independent practice between classes. • Active Skill Learning.

Please note: Jou’s book will be referenced in the course, but not assigned reading. In addition, the instructor will provide handouts via email.

Recommended Text:

• Jou, Tsung Hwa, “The Dao of Taijiquan: Way to Rejuvenation” (9780692034057)

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 qigong since 1975 and has taught in the Triangle since 1979. He has offered courses through OLLI each year since 2003, and he successfully transitioned to Zoom in the Fall 2020 term.

• 10 Thu, Feb 2 - Apr 6, 9-10:15 a.m.

• Online via Zoom; Sessions are recorded

• Maximum: 200; Fee: $100; Course ID: 0420

Yoga Nidra: Systematic Relaxation

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

Please note: Suggested props to have available for class: a blanket or bolster to place under your knees; a small pillow (not a big bed pillow), a cervical pillow or a soft blanket to support your head and neck; a soft cloth such as a scarf to cover your eyes; and a blanket for warmth. Eileen Friars is a certified ParaYoga Nidra teacher. ParaYoga is a living link to ancient traditions. While taking master trainings with Yogarupa Rod Stryker, Eileen was so impressed with the effects of this practice that she decided to become certified to teach it. She has experienced great benefits from the practice herself and enjoys sharing it with others. Comment from a student: “Thank you for giving us this gift of deep relaxation. I felt soooo good after our practice today.”

• 5 Mon, Feb 13 - Mar 13, 3:30-4:45 p.m.

• Online via Zoom

• Maximum: 24; Fee: $60; Course ID: 3315

Walking the Camino de Santiago

See listing on page 54. Return to Course Indexes

Writing

Ekphrastic Poetry

IN PERSON: Ekphrastic poetry is poetry inspired by an encounter with a work of art. We will begin by reviewing basic poetry mechanics, including: forms of poetry such as free verse, blank verse, ode, elegy and haiku; elements of poetry such as meter, rhyme, scheme, stanza and verse; and poetic devices such as alliteration, anaphora, enjambment, hyperbole, metaphor and simile. We will explore examples of ekphrastic poems and the art that inspired them, including “Ode on a Grecian Urn” and “The Starry Night.” We will examine the following works of art to inspire us: “The Blue Marble” photograph, Raphael’s “The School of Athens,” Rembrandt’s “The Storm on the Sea of Galilee,” Rembrandt’s “The Return of the Prodigal Son” and Jean Simeon Chardin’s “Soap Bubbles.” The course will be a combination of in-class writing and engagement/discussion. The goal is for participants to write at least one ekphrastic poem and share their poem and the corresponding inspiring art by the end of the course. • Lecture + Q&A, Facilitated discussion, Active Skill Learning.

Please note: No prerequisites required, just a teachable spirit. Bring a laptop and/or writing materials (a laptop is not required) to class. There might be a field trip to the North Carolina Museum of Art and/or the Nasher Museum of Art. We will consider making a course website, to include participants’ ekphrastic poems and the inspiring works of art.

Blaine Paxton Hall, a Duke alumnus, is retired from Duke Hospital Medicine and had a faculty appointment for teaching physician assistant and medical students. He taught at Central Piedmont Community College and was twice nominated for the Innovator of the Year award for his course Math Anxiety Reduction. He has authored numerous essays, articles and poems, and “Hestia’s House,” a literary memoir. He is the founder of The School of Athens. He is a member of Mensa. www.blainepaxtonhall.com

• 10 Wed, Feb 1 - Apr 5, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

• In person at Judea Reform Congregation

• Maximum: 12; Fee: $120; Course ID: 3537

Online • In Person • Recorded

Meeting the Challenges of Holocaust Education

The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is the nation’s living memorial to the Holocaust. In this OLLI special event lecture, Aleisa Fishman, a member of the museum’s founding staff, will discuss the establishment of the museum nearly 30 years ago, its architecture and its mission. Fishman will discuss the museum’s educational work and international educational outreach programs.

Wednesday, February 22, 3:30-4:45 p.m.

Lecture + Q&A • Online via Zoom (will be recorded) • No Fee • See page 11

Writing

Poet’s Choice: Forms or Free Verse

ONLINE: As poets, we face a primary decision about every poem we write. How will the poem appear on the page? Will we choose free verse or select to write in a structured, transmitted form? In this course, we will read exemplary poets who write in both styles, and try our hand at forms one week and free verse the next. Some forms may be new to students, such as the ghazal, the pantoum or the tanka. Optimally, each student will submit three formal (in form) poems and three free verse poems. They may choose to create new poems or submit what they have previously written. Students will send their poems to the instructor each week, and she will send a response. In our classroom discussions, we will describe how we experience each poem, explore what is interesting or exemplary, and voice any questions we may have. Often these thoughtful conversations provide discoveries and ideas for how to refine and hone our poems. • Facilitated discussion, Active Skill Learning.

Please note: Simple computer skills are necessary for this course. Students will be receiving weekly assignments, instructor notes and the collected poems each week via email. They will also be emailing their poems to the instructor. A printer is not required but would be very useful to print the collected poems for our weekly discussions.

Required Text:

• Mark Strand and Evan Boland, “The Making of a Poem: A Norton Anthology of Poetic Forms” (9780393321784)

Jane Seitel is an expressive arts therapist, a writer and a teacher. She has taught over 20 courses at OLLI. She received her M.Ed. from Lesley University and her M.F.A. in poetry from Drew University. She founded a poetry press for women over 50. She has been honored with awards for her poetry, and is widely published.

• 6 Tue, Jan 31 - Mar 7, 1:30-2:45 p.m.

• Online via Zoom

• Maximum: 12; Fee: $95; Course ID: 3558

Poetic Design: The Poet at Work

See listing on page 39

Writing About Race and Gender: A

Writers Workshop

IN PERSON: As the #MeToo movement and the debate over systemic racism continue to spread across the nation and around the world, many of us are challenged to reflect on our own history, perspectives and complex experiences. With prompts from the instructor’s recently released novel, “American Blues,” we will mine our own rich lives to write about race and gender. Short writings crafted outside of class will be the catalyst of thoughtful conversation in the next session. We will discuss not only the content but also the mechanics of the writing. • Facilitated discussion, Active Skill Learning.

Polly Hilsabeck is a writer, Episcopal priest and former instructor of memoir writing and JewishChristian dialogue courses for OLLI. She holds a B.S. in biological sciences from the University of California, Irvine and an M.Div. from the Church Divinity School of the Pacific in Berkeley, California. She brings best writing practices around race and gender in the current publishing environment.

• 10 Wed, Feb 1 - Apr 5, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

• In person at Judea Reform Congregation

• Maximum: 12; Fee: $120; Course ID: 3374

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

Registration FAQs

Members can often find the registration process to be challenging. To make your registration experience easier and less stressful, here are answers to some frequently asked questions. You can find more general FAQs at learnmore.duke.edu/olli.

Where do I go to register online?

Go to learnmore.duke.edu/olli to view courses.

I’m new to OLLI. How do I join?

Go to learnmore.duke.edu/olli, click on “Join OLLI,” this will add the OLLI membership to your shopping cart. Click “Checkout.” Fill in the information requested under “I am a new user” and click “Create Account,” you will be taken to a page where you can create an account. After clicking “Continue Checkout,” you will be redirected to complete your purchase securely. Please do not click on the back button at any time as the system processes your credit card information; wait for the system to complete the transaction. We encourage you to purchase a membership before registration opens.

I can’t find my username or password. Can you help me?

Yes. If you have registered before, you have an account in our registration system.

To reestablish your username:

1) Go to learnmore.duke.edu and click on “Student Login.”

2) On the next page, in the left column labeled “I already have an account,” click “Forgot Username” and enter the email you used when you joined OLLI at Duke. The system will email you your username (from learnmore@duke.edu). Look in your email to find the username and write it down or use the copy-and-paste function on your computer.

3) Now go to the student login page and log in using the username you just received.

To recover your password:

1) Go to learnmore.duke.edu and click on “Student Login.”

2) On the next page, in the left column labeled “I already have an account,” click “Forgot Password.” Enter your username and click “Continue.” The system will email a new password (from learnmore@duke.edu) that is valid for two hours. If you miss this window, you have to start this process over again.

3) Now go to the student login page and use this new password to log in. Once you have successfully logged in, you can change the password in the profile section of the menu.

We encourage you to confirm your username and password before registration to minimize delays. continued

Winter 2023 Registration

Registration opens on Tuesday, January 10, at 9 a.m. for Monday and Tuesday courses and on Wednesday, January 11, at 9 a.m. for Wednesday and Thursday courses.

Registration FAQs

How do I change my username or password to something I can actually remember?

Log in to the student portal at learnmore.duke.edu/olli. On the left side menu, click on the third option, “Change My Username or Password.” 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.

Winter 2023 Registration

Registration opens on Tuesday, January 10, at 9 a.m. for Monday and Tuesday courses and on Wednesday, January 11, at 9 a.m. for Wednesday and Thursday courses.

Back cover: A light overnight snow dusts the Meyer Bridge in the Sarah P. Duke Gardens. Photograph by Jared Lazarus. Duke University / www.duke.edu © Duke University, all rights reserved