OLLI at UNCW Fall 2015 Catalog by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UNCW

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Welcome

to the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UNC Wilmington

NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR

M I S S I O N S TAT E M E N T

Welcome to the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at the University of North Carolina Wilmington!

The mission of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UNCW is to be the premier lifelong learning opportunity for members 50 years of age or older in Southeast North Carolina who seek academic, social and experiential learning. This is achieved through:

More people in the Cape Fear region are discovering us in their quest for engaging and intellectually stimulating lifelong learning opportunities. This last year we grew in both our membership numbers and our program offerings. We are now at almost 1400 members, up 6% from last year! Our increased program offerings were in both the Outdoor, Wellness and Leisure (OWL) programs and the Forums. Why? Because those are the learning opportunities that our members have asked for, created and grown. Our dedicated volunteer committees have worked very hard to develop and deliver courses, programs and learning opportunities that meet the needs and desires of the community. This catalog represents the collaboration of our member volunteers and our OLLI staff to create this diversity of educational experiences. With your OLLI membership, you are connected with the larger UNCW community. Consider UNCW your “second alma mater”! This region’s population is growing so rapidly. OLLI is exploring the ways and means of expanding our programming opportunities to other locations. Not only do we need more space to hold our classes on campus but we are looking at outreach into other areas, including Brunswick County. This is our charge during this academic year. Working with our volunteer committees, with UNCW and our community, I believe we will realize positive changes and make an even greater impact. I have completed four years as director of this organization. What a ride it has been! So many people have touched and enriched my life – our OLLI members, fabulous OLLI staff, UNCW staff and outstanding faculty, and community folks. I have faced the organizational challenges of leading in membership growth, program expansion and becoming self-supporting. I thank so many people who have given their time, attention, donations and expertise to work with me on facing those challenges. We have accomplished so much to make this the BEST lifelong learning organization in the Cape Fear region. Finally, we know that the most common way people hear about OLLI is through word-of-mouth. So encourage your family, friends and neighbors to give us a try. They are sure to enjoy learning for the love of it!!

1. Fostering a high-quality, intellectually stimulating curricula centered on programs developed and led by university faculty, fellow OLLI members and others throughout the region; 2. Sustaining a positive, open environment that offers respect for sharing ideas and perspectives where people feel valued; 3. Connecting the university and lifelong learning community by serving as a gateway to university events and creating opportunities for involvement in teaching, research and service; and 4. Partnering with area organizations to support the mission of OLLI. VISION STATEMENT Our vision is to be a diverse, member-driven organization committed to being an exceptional community of lifelong learners. WHO WE ARE OLLI at UNCW is a membership organization which seeks to foster lifelong learning opportunities, individual growth and social connection. Funded in part by the Bernard Osher Foundation, we are part of a national network of 119 lifelong learning institutes on college and university campuses in each of the 50 states (plus the District of Columbia). The common threads among members of the network are: lifelong learning programs specifically developed for “seasoned” adults age 50+; university connection and support; volunteer leadership; faculty engagement and a diverse selection of intellectually stimulating courses. We depend on OLLI members to contribute to the success and growth of OLLI at UNCW by serving as volunteers on our advisory board and committees. BECOMING A MEMBER Membership is a requirement for enrollment in all OLLI courses or events, except for Met Opera Live in HD and National Theatre events. There are two simple options for membership: • Annual: $50 (expires June 30, 2016) • Semester Membership: $30 (July 1 – Dec. 31, 2015) Membership entitles you access to all courses and activities, members-only special events, as well as the many advantages of being a member of the UNCW family. It’s easy to join! Go to our website at www.uncw.edu/olli or call our registration office at 910.962.3195.

Shelley L. Morse, Director

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OLLI at UNCW is the region’s best opportunity for lifelong learning for people age 50+

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OLLI ADVISORY BOARD 2015-16 Vince Lupoi, chair Mike Thompson, vice chair Joanna Clancy Frascaswell Hyman

Tracy Meyer, Ph.D., UNCW chair, marketing Shelley Morse, OLLI director Rick Olsen, Ph.D., UNCW chair, communication studies

Gary Ramsey Terry Richman Mike Ryan Sharon Stone, president ASLA

TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S Tabitha Hutaff McEachern Lifelong Learning Speaker Series Dinner...................................................................................4 Lunches.................................................................................4

OLLI Courses Art History............................................................................5 Business................................................................................5 Communication Studies........................................................6 Creative Writing....................................................................7 Film Studies..........................................................................7 Foreign Language..................................................................8 History..................................................................................9 Literary Club.......................................................................10 Literature.............................................................................10 Music..................................................................................11 Psychology..........................................................................12 Science/Technology.............................................................12

OLLI Societies OASIS.................................................................................13 OLLI New Horizons Band...................................................14 PLATO................................................................................14 Sea and Coffee.....................................................................16 The Wine Society................................................................22 Women on Wednesdays......................................................15

Special Events The Metropolitan Opera......................................................24 National Theatre Live..........................................................27

Regional Travel

Outdoor, Wellness and Leisure Programs Aging Gracefully: Your Future Self.......................................31 Bald Head Island Nature Excursion.....................................28 Beginner/Intermediate Aquatics...........................................30 Behind the Scenes Cruise of Wrightsville Beach...................29 Birds of Southeastern North Carolina and Fall Migration.....28 Campus Nature Tour...........................................................29 Creating Vibrant Health with Superfoods............................31 Intermediate Aquatics Plus..................................................31 Introduction to Ikenobo, the Classical Japanese Floral Art.........................................................................32 Kayaking Excursion to Sharks Tooth Island.........................29 Learn to Play Pickleball.......................................................31 Masonboro Eco Tour...........................................................30 Rachel Carson Reserve Kayaking and Birding Day Trip........28 Silk Painting for Beginners..................................................31 Tai Chi: Gentle Beginner’s Class...........................................30 What’s the Buzz? Information Session on Backyard Beekeeping..................................................32

Special Interest Forums Academic Search for Historical Paul....................................18 American Presidents............................................................20 Between World Wars – The Interwar Years..........................21 Issues in Sports and Society.................................................18 Kings, Queens and Other Rulers.........................................21 Medical Miracles: Biological Advances that Changed Our Lives..........................................................20 The Constitution.................................................................19 The Friday Forum...............................................................20 The Public Interest Forum...................................................19

North Carolina Museum of Art............................................33

International Travel Charming Hill Towns of Tuscany and Umbria.....................36

REGISTRATION OPENS AUG. 25

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Enjoy an entertaining and educational meal with UNCW’s most talented scholars and regional experts!

LUNCHES Today’s Middle East: A Political and Cultural Perspective with Lisa Pollard, Ph.D. Monday, Sept. 21 • Noon – 1:30 p.m. $25 • Register by Sept. 16 UNCW associate professor, Middle East and Islam scholar, Lisa Pollard, shares a current, dynamic perspective of the political and cultural landscape of the Middle East. She discusses recent regional developments, as well as the impact and threat they are having on neighboring countries and the world.

The Past Through the Camera’s Eye: Can We Understand History Through the Movies? with Carol Fink, Ph.D.

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Tuesday, Oct. 20 • Noon – 1:30 p.m. $25 • Register by Oct. 14 Films, which can enlighten as well as entertain, inevitably distort key elements of human history. Join us for a special presentation by historian Carol Fink, Humanities Distinguished Professor Emeritus at The Ohio State University, former faculty member at UNCW, and most recently the author of Cold War: An International History (2014). Using examples of movie depictions of war, politics and social movements, Fink discusses whether a viewer can (and should) bring a critical eye to this powerful art form.

Rockin’ and Rollin’ in the 1960s with Reed Wallace, M.M., M.B.A. Tuesday, Nov. 10 • Noon – 1:30 p.m. $25 • Register by Nov. 4 Join us for a nostalgic look at the uniquely American cultural phenomenon of rock ‘n’ roll and why much of the music of the 1960s has remained a source of energy, joy, inspiration and imagination for subsequent generations. Reed Wallace, executive director of the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra, grew up listening to 60s music...and survived to tell the tale. 4

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The Curious Case of James Michener with Elliot Engel, Ph.D. Tuesday, Sept. 29 • 6 – 8 p.m. $40 Register by Sept. 23 James Michener was an American author of such best sellers as Chesapeake and Hawaii. His first novel, Tales of the South Pacific, was published when Michener was 40 and won the Pulitzer prize for fiction before being adapted as a Broadway hit musical, South Pacific. Historian and storyteller Elliot Engel returns to OLLI to trace the very unique early life of Michener and how those years impacted and inspired his writing. Elliot Engel is sponsored in part by Carolina Bay at Autumn Hall.

OLLI COURSES ART HISTORY

BUSINESS

Post-Impressionist All Stars: Gauguin

The Changing Form of Money

with Benjamin Billingsley, M.F.A.

with Thomas Simpson, Ph.D.

Wednesdays, Oct. 7 – 21 Three sessions • 6 – 7:30 p.m. $45 Register by Oct. 6

Fridays, Sept. 25 – Oct. 16 Four sessions • 1 – 2:30 p.m. $60 Register by Sept. 24

The second in a series on the works of the greatest Post-Impressionist painters – this course explores the life, works and impact of one of the most passionate Post-Impressionists, Paul Gauguin. Investigate the life, travels, works and lasting impact of this key figure in Western art and conclude with a discussion of the various contemporaneous artists and styles Gauguin directly influenced during his career. Subsequent courses will focus on Seurat (spring 2016) and Cézanne (fall 2016).

What serves as money has changed dramatically over the millennia – from decorative beads and precious metals to electronic cash today. Moreover, monetary policy by central banks around the globe has become the principal form of macroeconomic stabilization as policies complement efforts to provide stability to the financial system. This course examines the role of money in the economy and the many forms that it has taken over time. It also examines the workings of the classical gold standard and how central banks have used control over money to influence performance of the economy and inflation.

Benjamin Billingsley is a painter and printmaker living in Wilmington. He holds an M.F.A. from UNC Greensboro and has exhibited work in the southeastern United States, as well as in Estonia, Russia, Japan and Latvia. Billingsley is a regular participant in the large-scale woodblock steamroller printing events hosted by Cape Fear Press and UNCW. He has provided artwork for four books of poetry by Jason Mott and Daniel Nathan Terry. He teaches studio art and art history at Cape Fear Community College.

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Leonardo da Vinci: Artist, Inventor, Genius with Vibeke Olson, Ph.D. Fridays, Oct. 30 – Nov. 13 Three sessions • 1 – 2:30 p.m. $45 Register by Oct. 29 Explore the work and world of the great Italian Renaissance artist and inventor, Leonardo da Vinci. Study and discuss Leonardo’s paintings, sketchbooks and inventions in relation to the work of his contemporaries. Join this class as we attempt to discover the innovative mind behind this true Renaissance man. Vibeke Olson is an associate professor of Medieval and Renaissance art history in UNCW’s Department of Art and Art History. Her research interests include 12th century architecture and Medieval workshop practices.

VOLUNTEER Consider joining the Volunteer Team today!

Course Ambassadors Event Assistants

Thomas Simpson is a monetary economist trained at the University of Chicago and author of two books in the field. Most of his professional career was spent as a senior official at the Federal Reserve Board in Washington, D.C. Since 2006, Simpson has been an Executive in Residence in the Department of Economics and Finance at UNCW, where he teaches courses related to monetary policy.

Opera Ushers Committee Members

Go to uncw.edu/olli, choose volunteer and fill out the volunteer form.

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OLLI COURSES COMMUNICATION STUDIES Radio Daze: Exploring Radio from Over-the-Air to Over-the-Internet with Rick Olsen, Ph.D. and Bill Bolduc, Ph.D. Wednesdays, Oct. 21 – Nov. 4 Three sessions • 3 – 4:30 p.m. $45 Register by Oct. 20 Enjoy a nostalgic and informative exploration of radio from the 1920s through the Golden Age to today’s online options. Each session is highly interactive and features samples from each radio era, trivia games and opportunities to share favorite memories of radio even while looking at current trends and future projections.

Get to know your community through the

Come join other like-minded newcomers and avid learners for the opportunity to familiarize yourself with the Cape Fear region, including our government (state and county), volunteer opportunities, education structure, local law enforcement, cultural arts and media. This program offers the unique opportunity to meet and interact with prominent elected officials and leaders. Enjoy the opportunity to discuss important economic, educational, cultural or media-related issues facing Wilmington. JOIN US.

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Individual: $250 + OLLI membership Register by Jan. 20, 2016 Tuition includes daily catered lunch, participant notebook, handouts and a graduation ceremony.

Register online at www.uncw.edu/olli or call 910.962.3195. If you need more information on this program, call 910.962.3644. Once registered, someone will contact you to welcome you and provide a bio/data sheet for you to complete.

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Rick Olsen is the department chair for communication studies and has a longstanding research program in communication and popular culture. Bill Bolduc is part of the communication studies faculty and focuses both his teaching and research on media, including the history and aesthetics of media. Bill and Rick both enjoy being in the unofficial UNCW faculty rock band, The Schoolboys.

CREATIVE WRITING The Story of Your Life with Fracaswell Hyman, B.F.A.

FILM STUDIES On the Wall: Poems About Paintings

Wednesdays, Nov. 4 – Dec. 16 Six sessions • 10 a.m. – Noon No class Nov. 25 $70 Register by Nov. 2

with Alex Porco, Ph.D.

Every life has a story, a purpose, a lesson – a plot. Using guided autobiography, a semi-structured process for life review, we help you unearth the roots of memory and write “The Story of Your Life,” two pages at a time. The course follows a tested plan that utilizes a series of life themes to help you gain access to memories and organize them in a way that honors the complex threads that shape our lives. By writing two pages each week and sharing in small groups, participants gain an appreciation for the direction their lives have taken and an understanding of how their personal identity has been shaped by the crosscurrents in their lives.

This multi-week course examines poems about paintings – a genre of writing known as “ekphrasis.” Explore how and why poets respond to visual works of art. What is it that makes the moment of encounter between poet and painting so inspiring? Can language adequately describe or approximate visual phenomena? The course takes a historical approach, introducing students to significant early examples of ekphrasis (e.g., Homer’s description of the shelf of Achilles, Virgil’s description of murals in the temple of Juno). However, some emphasis will be placed on works from the 20th century.

Fracaswell Hyman, a certified guided autobiography instructor since 2008, is an award-winning television writer (Humanitas Prize, Alma Award, Peabody award), playwright, director and producer who has created and executive produced successful liveaction (The Famous Jett Jackson, Romeo, Taina) and animated (Little Bill) television series for Disney and Nickelodeon. Hyman has led Story of Your Life workshops in schools, senior centers and churches in Los Angeles and online.

Mondays, Nov. 16 – Dec. 7 Four sessions • 3 – 4:30 p.m. $60 Register by Nov. 13

Alex Porco is an assistant professor of poetry and poetics at UNCW. He earned his Ph.D. from the State University of New York at Buffalo. Porco’s research focuses on hip-hop music and culture, American and Canadian poetry after 1945, and the theory and practice of the avant-garde.

An Introduction to the Cinemas of Senegal and South Korea with Nandana Bose, Ph.D. Fridays, Dec. 4 and Dec. 11 Two sessions • 1 – 3 p.m. $30 Register by Dec. 2 This course examines the national cinemas of Senegal and South Korea in their historical and socio-political contexts. Focusing on major genres, directors and aspects of film style, the course considers how both of these post-colonial nations’ encounters with colonialism have shaped the cinematic art form. Nandana Bose is associate professor of film studies at UNCW. Originally from India, she teaches courses on world cinema, Indian cinema (“Bollywood”), Korean cinema and film stardom, and has been published in numerous scholarly journals and anthologies. She is currently working on a monograph contracted with the British Film Institute (BFI).

College Day Saturday, Oct. 24 • 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Experience and celebrate the liberal arts when UNCW’s College of Arts and Sciences presents its 14th annual College Day program. The college’s faculty encourages a love of learning and provides students with the tools to become lifelong learners. It is in this spirit that the college faculty invites the community to come to “college” for a day. Attend four classes, choosing among those offered in the humanities, the arts, social sciences and the sciences. Linger after class to chat with a professor, enjoy a tasty, mid-day lunch break and enjoy a fall day on the beautifully landscaped grounds of UNCW!

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OLLI COURSES FOREIGN LANGUAGE Spanish for Travelers with David Mesa Muñoz, M.A. Mondays, Oct. 19 – Nov. 16 Five sessions • 6 – 8 p.m. $65 Register by Oct. 16

Beginning Italian

with Giulia Orvieto, M.A. Mondays, Sept. 14 – Oct. 12 Five sessions • 6 – 8 p.m. $65 Register by Sept. 11

Hola! Would you love to be able to express yourself in Spanish while traveling or in an everyday situation? Join native speaker David Mesa Muñoz to learn basic Spanish greetings and expressions at a beginning, conversational level. This course uses the communicative language approach, which involves conversational activities and role playing in a relaxed atmosphere. It is never too late to learn a foreign language!

Ciao! Join us on a six-week virtual tour through Italy, as you learn to survive in the streets of Rome, on the gondolas of Venice, on the balcony of Juliet’s house in Verona and in a piazzeria in Naples. This course introduces you to basic Italian conversation so that you will be able to communicate in Italy. Practice speaking in a fun class atmosphere as you learn about Italian customs, culture and most importantly, food. Ci vediamo in classe! (See you in class!)

David Mesa Muñoz is from Cordoba, Spain. He studied translation and interpretation at the University of Granada, earning two master’s degrees: one teaching English as a second language and a second in translation and cognition. He has a passion for foreign languages, travel and teaching. Mesa Muñoz teaches Spanish full-time at UNCW.

Giulia Orvieto, a native Italian, received her B.A. and M.A. in linguistics and teaching of foreign languages from the Università di Verona, Italy. Her undergraduate thesis focused on the poetry of Goethe, and her master’s thesis explored the linguistic aspects of Germanic mythology from the 13th century. Orvieto teaches German at UNCW.

Intermediate Italian with Giulia Orvieto, M.A.

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Mondays, Oct. 26 – Nov. 23 Five sessions • 6 – 8 p.m. $65 Register by Oct. 23 Salve! Continue your studies of conversational Italian at an intermediate level. With a bit of grammar and a dash of culture to keep things exciting, this class will emphasize communication skills and phrases to increase your fluency in the beautiful Romance language, “Italiano.” (see bio above)

HISTORY Movers, Shakers, Troublemakers: The Constructive Role of Dissent with Anne Russell, Ph.D., M.S., M.F.A. Thursdays, Oct. 29 – Nov. 12 Three sessions • 3 – 4:30 p.m. $45 Register by Oct. 28 Society progresses and changes or it ossifies and dies. Social change does not come about politely; it demands to be heard. America was born of revolution. Agitators sparked woman suffrage and racial integration. Nowadays Moral Mondays agitate North Carolina’s power structure in Raleigh, as do “Hands Up, Don’t Shoot” protest signs in other states. Distinguish between constructive and destructive dissent and examine the methods that bring about change, as in community organizer Saul Alinsky’s activist handbook, Rules for Radicals, and the songs of Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger and Joan Baez. Anne Russell holds a Ph.D. in American studies, a master’s in urban policy studies and an M.F.A. in creative writing. She has been associate professor of communications as well as adjunct professor in UNCW’s Master of Liberal Studies program. Russell served as Office of Economic Opportunity community organizer in Hawaii, chair of Hawaii’s Women’s Political Caucus, and is a certified AFL-CIO labor organizer and family mediator. She is the nonfiction author of The Wayward Girls of Samarcand and penned the official Wilmington 1898 Reconciliation drama, No More Sorrow to Arise.

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Spanish Civil War and Revolution

History of Ireland

with Michael Seidman, Ph.D.

Thursdays, Sept. 10 – 24 Three sessions • 6 – 7:30 p.m. $45 Register by Sept. 10

Thursdays, Oct. 22 – Nov. 5 Three sessions • 6 – 7:30 p.m. $45 Register by Oct. 21 The Spanish Civil War and Revolution (1936-39) was the major European conflict between the world wars. The struggle between left and right and between fascists and antifascists aroused passions – and volunteers – throughout the world. This course will first examine the origins of the war; second, its revolutionary developments; and third, the ultimate counterrevolutionary victory. Michael Seidman is a professor in the UNCW Department of History; he also taught at Rutgers University (1983-90) and has written four books, three of which focus on the Spanish Civil War and Revolution. Seidman’s research specialty is modern Europe and social/ individual history. His latest book is The Victorious Counterrevolution: The Nationalist Effort in the Spanish Civil War (University of Wisconsin Press, 2011).

with Paul Townend, Ph.D.

Come hear an overview of the colorful, fascinating and sometimes tragic history of Ireland in broad strokes. Tracing the past from early Ireland to 1800, this course continues from the Act of Union (1801) to the War of Independence (1919-21). Paul Townend completes the course with a survey of postindependence Ireland. Paul Townend completed his Ph.D. in modern and early British and Irish history at the University of Chicago and taught at the University of Chicago and Villanova University before joining UNCW’s history department in 2001. His research interests include alcohol and temperance history, nationalism, the Celtic fringe (particularly Northern Ireland) and the Irish in America. His first book, Father Mathew, Temperance and Irish Identity, was published in 2002 by Irish Academic Press. Townend is a professor and history department chair. He teaches courses in modern European history, modern and early modern British and Irish history, and the British Empire.

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OLLI COURSES OLLI LITERARY CLUB The OLLI Literary Club invites you to explore great literary works. Each session is led by a guest speaker. The interactive nature of the club enhances the experience, as members bring their insights and questions to discuss. Connect with other readers and join the OLLI Literary Club. Tuesdays, Oct. 6 – Dec. 1 Three sessions • 2:30 – 4 p.m. $45 Register by Oct. 5

Session 1 Thomas Hardy’s Far From the Madding Crowd with John Denison, M.A. Tuesday, Oct. 6 Published in serial form in 1874, Far From the Madding Crowd was Thomas Hardy’s “break-out” novel, his first commercial success and the opus that launched his career as one of England’s most acclaimed and controversial novelists. Bathsheba Everdene, the first of Hardy’s memorable female characters, is romantically pursued by Gabriel Oak, a ruggedly honest shepherd; William Boldwood, an older, successful farmer; and Sergeant Francis Troy, a dashing, womanizing soldier. Hardy’s intermingling of their relationships with one another, as well as with nature, creates a pastoral epic that is rich in characterization, description and meaning. John Denison taught high school English and theatre arts for 37 years in New York State, where he also served as instructor at the Warner School of Education and Human Development at the University of Rochester. After retiring to Louisiana, he joined the adjunct faculty at Southeast Louisiana University, where he taught theatre history and acting. He has lived in Wilmington for two years.

Session 2 The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Díaz with Barbara Waxman, Ph.D. Tuesday, Nov. 10 The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao (2007) is a best-selling novel written by Dominican author Junot Díaz. The novel follows the story of Oscar De León, a Dominican boy growing up in New Jersey. With references to fantasy and science fiction and elements of magical realism, the novel also includes Spanglish and themes of Dominican culture. The multi-generational story was widely praised by critics and went on to win many esteemed awards, including the National Book Critics Circle Award and the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. Barbara Frey Waxman is Professor of English, Emerita, at UNCW, where she taught for 32 years. She has taught courses in Victorian literature, U.S. multicultural literatures, women in literature, and the culinary memoir. Her publications include two books on the depiction of aging in contemporary literature, an edition of essays on multicultural literature, and essays in scholarly journals and anthologies on the work of Mary Shelley, Toni Morrison, Richard Rodriguez, Cristina Garcia and others.

Session 3 John McGahern’s Amongst Women with Constance Moser, M.A. Tuesday, Dec. 1 John McGahern, sometimes referred to as the Irish Chekhov, created in his novel, Amongst Women, a study of an aging IRA member and his family living on their farm. This novel, often considered McGahern’s masterpiece,

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goes beyond time and place to invite the reader to consider the eternal conflicts within families and our struggles to confront change. Constance Moser received an M.A. in teaching of English from Teachers College, Columbia University in 1981. Much of her career was spent at Montclair High School in New Jersey, where she primarily taught high honors and advanced placement classes. She taught literature courses at Montclair State University and later at Lackawanna College in Pennsylvania. She has visited Ireland seven times; three of those visits were to attend summer schools, including one on James Joyce and another on William Butler Yeats.

LITERATURE Famous Irish Writers and Their Times with Constance Moser, M.A. Fridays, Sept. 4, 11 and 18 Three sessions • 3 – 4:30 p.m. $45 Register by Sept. 3 Ireland, the “Emerald Isle,” is known for its green fields, sheep, shamrocks and its many literary giants. Four of these great figures have won the Nobel Prize in literature. What is it about this small country that has contributed to the greatness of these authors? Join us as we explore selected major Irish writers and consider the context of Ireland and the backgrounds of Irish literary greats. (see Constance Moser’s bio above)

MUSIC Latin Rhythms with Jamie Scott Tuesdays, Oct. 6 – 27 Four sessions • 6 – 8 p.m. $60 Register by Oct. 5 Get your Latin groove on with four unique documentaries, including From Mambo to Hip Hop: A South Bronx Tale, La Tropical: The Best Dance Hall in the World (about an open-air dance hall in Cuba), and Calle 54, with some of the best Latin jazz ever recorded. Stick around after to discuss, reminisce or practice your mambo, cha cha cha, merengue, bachata, cumbia, timba, rueda, etc. Jamie Scott spent many of her 33 years in NYC listening to Latin jazz and salsa bands in Manhattan, the Boogie Down Bronx and Brooklyn. She’s searching for people in Wilmington who share her fascination with the culture and music of Puerto Rico and Cuba, or who are open to finding out more.

Listen Up! Music Appreciation with Justin Hoke, D.M.A. Tuesdays, Nov. 10 – Dec. 8 Five sessions • 6 – 7:30 p.m. $65 Register by Nov. 9 Whoever said that “ignorance is bliss” must not have been referring to the appreciation of music. Learning more about music can greatly enhance the listening experience and provide a deeper understanding of what is being communicated. The task of being an educated listener can seem daunting because there are so many different musical languages and time periods. This course provides a background of music education through listening

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and discussing examples from the Renaissance to the 21st century. The basic aesthetic, historical and theoretical aspects of music will be covered through learning about composers, performers, styles, time periods, instrumentation and elements of music theory. Justin Hoke is an active soloist, chamber musician and educator based in Wilmington. He has been a featured soloist on classical and electric guitar with the Panama City Orchestra, Florida State University Orchestra and the Appalachian State University Guitar Orchestra. He performs throughout the region as a member of the North Carolina Guitar Quartet. In 2013, Hoke joined the UNCW music faculty, where he teaches classical guitar and music theory. He graduated summa cum laude from UNCW in 2007 with a Bachelor of Music in classical and jazz guitar performance and earned his Doctor of Musical Arts degree in classical guitar performance from Florida State University.

Masterworks Series

Brahms 1 Sept. 26

Tchaikovsky 6 Oct. 24

Mozart 28 Nov. 21 S A T U R D A Y S • 7:30 P.M. KENAN AUDITORIUM For tickets call 910.962.3500 wilmingtonsymphony.org

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SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY What is the Name of This Course? Puzzles, Paradoxes, Logic and Illusions with Cleve Callison, Ph.D. Mondays, Oct. 5 – 19 Three sessions • 6 – 7:30 p.m. $45 Register by Oct. 2

Current Research on Keeping a Healthy Brain with Julian Keith, Ph.D. Wednesday, Nov. 11 One session • 6 – 7 p.m. Free for OLLI Members Register by Nov. 11 Recent studies suggest that some lifestyle and environmental factors can greatly increase our risk of developing dementia. From diet and exercise to meditation and stress reduction, there are a large number of ever-changing recommendations to prevent or possibly even treat age-related cognitive impairment. Join UNCW professor Julian Keith to discuss what he has learned from scouring the latest research on keeping a healthy brain. Julian Keith is a UNCW professor of psychology and department chair. A UNCW alumnus, he received his Ph.D. in neuroscience from the University of Colorado, Boulder. He has been teaching undergraduate and graduate classes at UNCW for 25 years and has received grants from NIH and NIMH. He is also a partner at the MARS Memory Health Network.

Enjoy a series of meditations on how we think and how we know the world around us. We experience and react to the world through our consciousness, but our brains are wired in ways that we don’t always know about. How do our sometimes erroneous assumptions about the world affect everything about our daily life, our reading, our health, our finances, the way we raise children, and more? No higher-order math skills are involved, just a sense of curiosity and a willingness to think things through. Callison takes the inspiration for the course title from the philosopher and logician Raymond Smullyan, who wrote What is the Name of This Book? (2011). Cleve Callison, station manager of WHQR Public Radio, has a B.A. from Duke University, and an M.A. and Ph.D. in English from the University of Wisconsin, specializing in AngloSaxon language and literature with other concentrations in linguistics and Renaissance literature. At OLLI he has taught History of the English Language, Theme and Structure in Shakespeare, and Anglo-Saxon England.

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Science of Modern Technology Marvels with John LaSala, Ph.D. Wednesdays, Oct. 7, 21, 28 and Nov. 4, 18 Five sessions • 1 – 2:30 p.m. $65 Register by Oct. 6 How does the technology we use every day actually work? And what’s next? Explore the scientific underpinnings of five mainstream product types that we use every day, such as GPS navigation systems; high-definition flat-screen displays; LASERs everywhere – scanning our groceries, playing our DVDs and delivering the Internet to our homes; microchips; and security, health and safety technologies such as airport scanners, MRIs and smoke detectors. This course leads students through the story of how these and related products work, the infrastructure that developed around them and where they might be heading in the future. LaSala helps students understand the operating principles in a way that does not require heavy-duty mathematics; he enjoys teaching through example, analogy and demonstration. John LaSala earned his doctorate in applied physics at Stanford University. As an active-duty U.S. Army officer, he served as a physics professor and lab director at the United States Military Academy, West Point. Upon retirement from the Army, he spent 15 years in research and development and business development roles in industry, where he applied his expertise in lasers and optics to develop new products and businesses. Before moving to Wilmington he served as the Class of ’67 Endowed Professor of Physics Chair at West Point, where he developed a new course on renewable energy. He is a member of the Adult Scholars Leadership Program class of 2014 and is a business student mentor in the Cameron Executive Network.

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Mondays, Sept. 21 – Nov. 9 • Eight sessions • 10 a.m. – Noon • $40 • Register by Sept. 18 chaired by Owen Wexler The quality of life in the Wilmington area is greatly enhanced by the richness of its arts community. Come and explore the creative process of local artists with OASIS: OLLI Arts Society in Session.

Sept. 21 Writing with a Perspective with Jim Leutze, author

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Winner of numerous awards for teaching and writing, Jim Leutze taught at UNC-Chapel Hill and held the positions of chancellor at UNCW and president of Hampden Sydney College in Virginia. He was appointed to the N.C. Coastal Resources Commission and has shared his knowledge through popular environmental documentaries. He is also the author of several books, including a biography of Adm. Thomas C. Hart and a critical review of North Carolina, titled Entering North Carolina: Set Clocks Back 100 Years.

Curiosity has been the driver behind a man who has worked in theatre, television, education, visual arts and business. Clancy Thompson has worked on an off-Broadway play, run two arts centers, been a tenured drama professor, participated in politics and on-air reporting, written and produced public television programs and recently started a baking business (samples will be provided).

Sept. 28 Magnificence of North Carolina Coast Inspires Artist with Joanne Geisel, oil painter Known as a painter of North Carolina landscapes, Joanne Geisel holds degrees in art and in education. She continues to experiment with color, form, shapes and textures in her work inside the studio and outdoors, interpreting moments in time of particular scenes. She now shares her knowledge of art and finds inspiration in teaching. Oct. 5

Creating Unique Wearable and Decorative Fabric Art with Louise Giordano, fabric artist

Self-taught fabric artist Louise Giordano designs and creates remarkable, one-of-a-kind wearable and decorative art. She also markets her products via websites and numerous online venues. She has studied felting, knitting and crochet and participated in many juried exhibitions and shows. She shares her experience through teaching.

Oct. 19

Exploration of Ways to Express Imagination with Clancy Thompson, artist, teacher, entrepreneur

Sharing a Love for Theatre with Tom Salzman, theater director, producer

Currently the chair of the UNCW Department of Theatre, Tom Salzman has also held positions in theatre at the College of Santa Fe, Penn State University, the University of Miami and Western Carolina University. He worked with the Caldwell Theatre Company in Boca Raton, FL, and was their lighting designer for many years. Hailing from Cleveland, OH, his theatre work has taken him all over the country. Oct. 26

Love of Music Carries Composer/Pianist Around the World with Grenoldo Frazier, entertainer

Native Wilmingtonian Grenoldo Frazier spent much of his career in New York City as a pianist and composer. He toured in the plays Journey into Blackness and Harlem Heyday and was featured on Broadway in Hello Dolly with Pearl Bailey. He has composed the scores of many Broadway musicals, including Moms Mabley at the Astor Place Theatre and Mama I Want to Sing, the long-running gospel musical. He has won Audelco Awards as musical director for several productions. Having performed all over the country and in Europe, he has now returned home. continued on page 14

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Passion for Theatre Fills Actor’s Life with Tony Rivenbark, writer, actor, Thalian Hall director

Acting in theatrical productions since 1966, Tony Rivenbark became Thalian Hall’s facility manager in 1979. He has dealt with theater fires and an eventual complete renewal of the building. His work has maintained the hall’s unprecedented reputation in North Carolina for high attendance and number of events for a theater. As a theater historian, he lectures across the country while continuing to bring outstanding performers to the area. Nov. 9

PLATO (People Learning Actively Teaching Ourselves) is meaningful and fun peer interaction at its best. Classic PLATO sessions are led by guest speakers while book and international issue sessions are led by PLATO members.

Expressing Creativity through Design, Sculpture and Carving with Janet Marriott Reid, sculptor, carver

Tuesdays, Sept. 15 – Dec. 1 10 sessions • 10 a.m. – Noon $50 • Register by Sept. 14

Janet Reid began as a fashion design major in college and eventually switched to house and home design. Studying art, she began to create both stone and clay-fired sculpture. Recently, she took up woodcarving and is active in the Cape Fear Woodcarvers Club. She has enjoyed seeing several of her sculptures cast in bronze. She shares her knowledge and her many talents by teaching others.

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OLLI NEW HORIZONS BAND

Sept. 15

Reconstruction after the Civil War: Social Effects on Modern Southern Society, led by Chris Fonvielle

Sept. 22

The Fair Tax: A Viable Replacement for the Existing Tax System, led by Fred Finkeldie

with John LaCognata, Ph.D., Department of Music, UNCW

Sept. 29

Climate Change? Long-Term Cooling or Warming, led by Herb Strickler

Mondays, Sept. 14 – Nov. 30 11 sessions • 7 – 9 p.m. • No rehearsal Oct. 12 $79 OLLI members • Register by Sept. 14

Oct. 6

Information Overload with Anne Pemberton, UNCW Associate Director Library Instructional Service

Oct. 13

College Debt: Impact on U.S. Economy, led by Linda Seifert

Oct. 20

Criminal Justice in Our Region, led by Sheriff Ed McMahon of New Hanover County

Oct. 27

Wearable Technology: Health vs. Technology, led by Linda Rogala

Nov. 3

NO CLASS/Election Day

Nov. 10

Brazil: A Metamorphosis, led by Vince Lupoi

Nov. 17

Governor Luther Hodges: The Establishment of Research Triangle Park, led by Elwood Walker and Shirley Levine

Nov. 24

NO CLASS

Dec. 1

Exciting Travel Ideas, led by Edith Allen, Russ Dressel and Jim Greiner

Concert: Monday, Dec. 7 • Kenan Auditorium Strike up the band! In cooperation with the UNCW music department, the OLLI New Horizons Band provides an ensemble experience for adult brass, woodwind and percussion players interested in making music. The band welcomes all adults who are currently playing their instrument as well as those individuals who participated in their school music programs and may not have played for a long time. Each weekly session includes sectionals and full band recitals. The band performs one concert at the conclusion of each semester. John LaCognata received his Bachelor of Science degree in music education from the University of Illinois, his Master of Music degree in trumpet performance from Auburn University and a Ph.D. in music education with an emphasis in wind conducting at the University of Florida. He continues to teach and perform as a trumpet player.

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Oct. 21 Flowers of Evil: Lessons from an Opera Helena Kopchick Spencer, UNCW assistant professor of music history and bassoon, explores the dynamics of landscape, gender and race in Act II of Wagner’s opera Parsifal, a story that dates back to the Holy Grail. Oct. 28 Clothes, Customs and Class: 16th Century Dress as Communication

Wednesdays, Sept. 30 – Dec. 9 10 sessions • 10 a.m. – Noon $60 members • Register by Sept. 28 chaired by Lynn Gattone and Stephanna Tewey

A forum for women to connect with interesting regional women to discuss meaningful subjects. WOW meets at the New Hanover County Executive Development Center behind the Northeast Branch of the New Hanover County Public Library beside the Landfall Shopping Center.

Sept. 30 The Generations of a Woman’s Heart Cynthia Brown, retired businesswoman and author of A Metamorphosis of the Soul, discusses social and physical influences on women’s heart health. She was recognized by the General Mills Corporation for her work on heart health in the Sisters Saving Hearts program. She also describes the ways in which women can have a positive impact on the generational health of their families and communities. Oct. 7 A Pledge of Silence: a Novel Remembering an Important Part of Women’s History

Novelist Anne Barnhill, author of At the Mercy of the Queen and Queen Elizabeth’s Daughter, shares the hidden meaning of the clothing of the Tudor court, as well as the clothing allowed to the lower classes. She presents such topics as clothes as a political statement, clothing as a means to power and clothing as a control device. Nov. 4 Southport: One of the World’s Crossroads Where the Mighty Cape Fear River Meets the Atlantic Ocean Mary Strickland, associate curator and manager of the N.C. Maritime Museum in Southport, presents the story of the Cape Fear region’s people and their relationship to the water, a tale of tides, wind and ocean. It is a story of exploration, piracy and commerce; of pilotage, salvage and fishing. Nov. 11 Revealing the Great Sahara’s Ancient Mega Rivers and Lakes Eman Ghoneim, UNCW assistant professor of geology, explains how scientists, using space satellite and remote-sensing technology, have discovered that the vast Sahara desert of North Africa, one of the driest areas on Earth, was once a system of ancient rivers, deltas and mega lakes. Nov. 18 Peace Pilgrim: The American Gandhi Jemila Erickson, retired WHQR public radio personality, tells the story of an American woman, known only by the name “Peace Pilgrim,” who spent 28 years walking around this country to share her message of inner peace as a path to world peace. Dec. 2 The State of Women’s Rights in the United States

Flora J. Solomon, author, tells this World War II story, inspired by 77 U.S. military nurses on duty in Manila. She follows their journey from their halcyon days, working and playing in a beautiful city, to their capture and three-year imprisonment by the Japanese. It is a talk of a nation at war that vividly portrays the sacrifices “The Greatest Generation” made for their country.

Jennifer Horan, UNCW associate professor of political science, compares the status of women and their legal rights across the 50 U.S. states. The core problems facing American women today are economic, evidenced by persistent pay and compensation gaps; political, seen in the lack of female representation at the policy-making table; and social, observable in the gendered expectations that drive decision-making.

Oct. 14 A Portrait of Whistler’s Mother

Dec. 9 Dogs: More Than Four Paws

Kemille Moore, associate professor of art history, reveals the woman behind the name Anna McNeill Whistler, known to the world as Whistler’s Mother. Anna was born in Wilmington and spent many summers on a family plantation in Bladen County. Hers is a great story of a mother’s love, combined with endless patience and stubbornness.

Patricia Hairston, program manager, describes the work of Canines for Service and Canines for Veterans. She demonstrates how service dogs can help civilians and veterans with mobility limitations and PTSD. As a certified pet therapy team member, she also talks about how dogs can provide comfort to those in need and help children gain confidence in their ability to read.

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Science and Environmental Academy (SEA) and Coffee meets weekly to present relevant topics from the fields of science and the environment. UNCW professors, as well as knowledgeable community presenters, share their expertise and offer opportunities for enjoyable interaction in a friendly, relaxed setting. Thursdays, Sept. 17 – Dec. 10 12 sessions • 10 a.m. – Noon $60 • Register by Sept. 16 chaired by Meredith Glicksman and Bill Murray The fall 2015 program was developed by committee members Meredith Glicksman, Larry Goodgion, Jerry Jackson, Nancy Jackson, Bill Murray, Valerie Robinson, Art Seifert and Linda Seifert.

Sept. 17 Bottlenose Dolphin Unusual Mortality – What Have We Learned?

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Ann Pabst reviews the 2013-14 unusual mortality event across the U.S. Atlantic coast, with special focus on North Carolina, where there was a sudden, widespread increase in dolphin bodies washing onshore. She will also discuss stranding patterns and rates after this event in North Carolina.

This class is a review of the fundamentals of the unifying geological theory of plate tectonics with some commonly known and rarely heard consequences of colliding plates – the Ring of Fire, “Los Angeles in Alaska,” Himalayan seashells, “Austral-Arctic” and a really big Panama Canal.

Ann Pabst, Ph.D., biology and marine biology

Paul Hearty, Ph.D., environmental studies

Sept. 24 Applications of Network Ecology

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Network models are useful tools for understanding complex systems in general and ecological systems in particular. In this presentation, Stuart Borrett highlights recent applications of network models by the UNCW Systems Ecology and Eco Informatics Laboratory to understand ecological systems in North Carolina.

The North Carolina Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve manage a network of 10 protected sites along the coast of North Carolina through research, education and stewardship programs. Stewardship of the sites ensures that these beautiful natural areas remain pristine for researchers, educators and the public to access.

Stuart Borrett, Ph.D., biology and marine biology

Hope Sutton, Stewardship Coordinator and Byron Toothman, Research Specialist, North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources

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Oct. 15 Carbon Credit

Nov. 26 No Class

The economic perspective on the causes and solutions to environmental problems will be presented and discussed. Among the suite of available solutions is the idea of tradable carbon credits. Market-based trading of such credits allows several economic problems to be addressed. However these may be too complicated to implement on a global scale and may create unintended consequences.

Dec. 3

Peter W. Schuhmann, Ph.D., economics and finance Oct. 22 Dredged Material Disposal Islands, Mitigation and Fish Passage on the Cape Fear River Learn about the history of dredged material disposal areas on the Cape Fear River, mitigation projects related to dredging and disposal of dredged material from Wilmington Harbor. Learn about fish restoration in the Cape Fear River, including construction of the rock rapids fish passage at Lock and Dam #1 and potential for similar actions at Locks and Dams #2 and #3.

Marine Biotechnology at UNCW

Biotechnology has impacted our lives for centuries, but marine biotechnology is a much more recent endeavor. The oceans occupy more than 70 percent of the planet and have great biodiversity, so there is real promise of providing new, important products and processes that will have a positive impact on our society. Jeff Wright, Ph.D., coordinator, marine biomedical/biotechnology program Dec. 10 The Importance and Challenges of Understanding Methane as a Greenhouse Gas Methane is the third most important greenhouse gas. On a molecule-permolecule basis, it is 23 times more potent than carbon dioxide. Brooks Avery will examine the difficulty in predicting future concentrations of atmospheric methane and, therefore, its impact on climate change. G. Brooks Avery, Ph.D., chemistry

Frank Yelverton, M.S. marine biology, associate director, Cape Fear River Watch Oct. 29 Soil Health 101 for the 21st Century Explore the science of soil conservation, ecology and sustainability and the modern agricultural applications that are dramatically changing crop and ranch land management, while protecting and enhancing one of our most important natural resources: the soil. Dana Ashford, NC State conservation agronomist and member of the NC Soil Health Partnership Nov. 5

ID of Viral and Cellular Factors Associated with EHV-1 Neurological Disease

Art Frampton shares his latest research into equine herpesvirus 1 (EHV-1), an epidemic in horses that arrived in the United States in the 21st century. One of the risks of the disease is a neurological infection that can lead to paralysis of the horse. The research is aimed at understanding its molecular mechanisms so appropriate therapies can be developed. Art Frampton, Ph.D., biology and marine biology Nov. 12 Three-Dimensional Printing Do you know how 3D printing works, how it is being used and how it might benefit you? To answer these questions, Loren Gulak presents the basics behind 3D printing, as well as real-world examples of how industries and individuals are using 3D printing to solve problems and bring new inventions to life. Loren Gulak, Groundswell Design Works Nov. 19 Water Resource Exploration Ancient lakes and rivers once populated the vast desert band of North Africa. Analysis of satellite data, thermal imagery and other remote sensing technology not only reveals their history, but can even provide information for current water exploration in these arid regions.

RUSSIAN SPECTACULAR Oct. 4 Regular price $60 OLLI price $43 Humanities and Fine Arts Center, Cape Fear Community College Discount is valid on best available, section A seating and is only available by calling the Symphony Box Office at 919.733.2750 and mentioning the promo code. The promotional code is given upon the purchase of an OLLI membership. The NC Symphony kindly offers discounts to members of OLLI at UNCW. This offer is not retroactive or available at the door. Restrictions may apply.

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Eman Ghoneim, Ph.D., geography and geology

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Special Interest Forums are thought-provoking roundtable discussions on a single topic. The forums are smaller (20-30 people) than the societies, and many require pre-reading on the assigned topic. Forum participants are encouraged to suggest topics, lead the discussion on topics of special interest to them and help develop the agenda for future forum sessions. Please note: Participants must have email.

ISSUES IN SPORTS AND SOCIETY chaired by Jerry Smith Second Wednesdays, Sept. 9 – Dec. 9 Four sessions • 1:30 – 4 p.m. $32 • Register by Sept. 8 Explore and discuss contemporary issues that have an impact on both professional and college sports in the United States today. Overview of History and Culture of Sports in America

Oct. 14

Performance Enhancements in Sports

Nov. 11

Impact of Title IX on College Sports

Dec. 9

Is It Time for Change in College Athletics?

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ACADEMIC SEARCH FOR HISTORICAL PAUL chaired by Elwood Walker Second Wednesdays, Sept. 9 – Dec. 9 Four sessions • 10 – Noon $32 • Register by Sept. 8 This academic forum takes a book club approach, with a high level of class participation, and is not a lecture-based course. The presentations and discussions will be on a historical basis, not faith-based. The books are typically written by historical authors with a specialty in religious studies. Each session is led by a different class member who is a layperson, not an “expert.” In the previous two semesters, the course reviewed the works of scholars concerning their views of the historical Jesus. This course reviews scholarly research on the life, letters and theology of Paul and how they agree with and/or contrast with those of the historical Jesus. Sept. 9

Günther Bornkamm’s Paul (1995) “Part One: Life and Work,” led by Herb Strickler

Oct. 14

Arthur J. Dewey, et al.’s The Authentic Letters of Paul (2010), led by Mary Anne Frost

Nov. 11

Günther Bornkamm’s Paul (1995) “Part Two: Gospel and Theology,” led by Mary Walker

Dec. 9 Dennis E. Smith and J.B. Tyson’s Acts and Christian Beginnings: The Acts Seminar Report, led by Kathy Tylee OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE

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THE CONSTITUTION chaired by Jerry Smith Second Fridays, Sept. 11 – Dec. 11 Four sessions • 9:30 a.m. – Noon $32 • Register by Sept. 10 The Constitution forum continues its discussion, focusing on the Supreme Court and its impact on American society. Sept. 11

Discuss ratification of the Constitution, the differences of the Articles of Confederation and the compromises necessary for the Constitution’s adoption.

Oct. 9 Examine the key decisions of the Supreme Court under Chief Justice John Marshall and how he established the Court’s role in the American political structure. Nov. 13, Dec. 11

Discuss the Court under Chief Justice Earl Warren and his role in creating much of modern-American legal society and current American life, including key decisions in the areas of school desegregation, race relations, election law, criminal procedure, libel law, equal protection, prayer in schools, the right to counsel, obscenity and the right of privacy.

THE PUBLIC INTEREST FORUM chaired by Tom Fulda Second and Fourth Mondays, Sept. 14 – Dec. 14 Seven sessions • 1 – 3 p.m. $50 • Register by Sept. 9 Are you interested in gaining a deeper understanding of major political, economic and societal issues? Participants are provided with short background articles on most topics and encouraged to read a book or articles on the subject. The format includes lectures by UNCW faculty experts and others, book discussions, videos, as well as presentations by members and facilitated discussions. Sept. 14 Is the American Dream at Risk for Poor Kids? with Elizabeth Redenbaugh, former New Hanover School Board member Sept. 28 Wilmington’s Emerging Downtown with Sterling Cheatham, city manager, Wilmington, and Ed Wolverton, president, Wilmington Downtown Inc. Oct. 12

Unaccompanied Children Coming into the U.S. with Amanda Boomershine, UNCW, and Jeff Widdison J.D., immigration attorney, McKinney Law Firm

Oct. 26

Terrorism, the Middle East and America’s Role facilitated by Rich Cooper

Nov. 9

Climate Change and Sustainability with Roger Shew, lecturer, UNCW

Nov. 23

Book Discussion: It’s Even Worse than It Looks: How the American Constitutional System Collided with the New Politics of Extremism by Thomas E. Mann and Norman J. Ornstein (2012), facilitated by Tom Fulda

Dec. 14

Blown Away by Coastal Wind Insurance Policy? with James Moore, president, James E. Moore Insurance Agency Inc.

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MEDICAL MIRACLES: BIOLOGICAL ADVANCES THAT CHANGED OUR LIVES

THE FRIDAY FORUM

with Joanna Clancy, Mike Wang, Murray Sherman and Paula Rice

chaired by Ron Miller

Third Tuesdays, Sept. 15 – Dec. 15 Four sessions • 1 – 3 p.m. $32 • Register by Sept. 14

First and Third Fridays, Sept. 18 – Dec. 4 Six sessions • 10 a.m. – Noon $48 • Register by Sept. 17

Interested in the progress of science? Join this forum for discussions of four important biological discoveries and their effects on society.

The public interest forum is for those interested in gaining a deeper understanding of major political, economic and societal issues. Members will be provided with short background articles on most topics and encouraged to read a book or articles on the subject. The format will include lectures by UNCW faculty experts or others, a book discussion, videos and other presentations by members, followed by a facilitated discussion.

Sept. 15

Genes and Inborn Errors of Metabolism, led by Joanna Clancy

Oct. 20

DNA Sequencing/Genetic Fingerprinting, led by Mike Wang

Nov. 17

Test Tube Babies, led by Murray Sherman

Dec. 15 Rosalind Franklin, Forgotten Heroine of DNA Structure, led by Paula Rice

AMERICAN PRESIDENTS with Joanna Clancy, Andrew Marhevsky and Dean Gattone

Sept. 18 Welfare Reform Oct. 2

Resurgence of Russia Under Putin’s Efforts to Restore Past Glories

Oct. 16

State and Local Governments Awards/Subsidies to Business/Industry

Nov. 6

Electric Grid

Third Wednesdays, Sept. 16 – Dec. 16 Four sessions • 10 a.m. – Noon $32 • Register by Sept. 15

Nov. 20 Human Trafficking in the U.S.

Explore the myths, realities and challenges in the lives of former American presidents. Participants commit to reading one bibliography from a list of suggested sources. Questions to facilitate discussion will be provided in advance by each presenter.

Alternate Discussion: “What ISIS Really Wants” by Graeme Wood, The Atlantic. Atlantic Media Company, Feb. 15, 2015.

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Sept. 16 William H. Harrison/John Tyler, led by Myrna Cronen Oct. 21

OLLI at UNCW is the region’s best option for lifelong learning for people age 50+. To become a member and register for programs, visit www.uncw.edu/olli or call our registration office at 910.962.3195.

James K. Polk, led by Elwood Walker

Nov. 18 Zachary Taylor/Millard Fillmore, led by Dean Gattone Dec. 16 Franklin Pearce, led by Andrew Marhevsky

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KINGS, QUEENS AND OTHER RULERS chaired by Murray Sherman Fridays, Sept. 25, Oct. 23, Dec. 18 Three sessions • 10 a.m. – Noon $24 • Register by Sept. 24 Rulers throughout history – and some unlikely individuals who stepped in to save the day – have had the ability and charisma to impact not only their own people, but often other nations as well. Join us for these reviews and stimulating discussions of three significant historical figures and the legacies they left behind. Sept. 25

Joan of Arc, led by Sue Hickey

Oct. 23

Genghis Khan, led by Hugo Thomas

Dec. 18

Charlemagne, led by Mike Wang

BETWEEN WORLD WARS – THE INTERWAR YEARS chaired by Cort Barnes Wednesdays, Oct. 7, Oct. 28, Dec. 2 Three sessions • 9:30 – Noon $24 • Register by Oct. 6 Examine the significant international historical issues between World War I and World War II. This forum highlights topics such as the Russian Revolution, the League of Nations, the Washington Naval Conference, the rise of fascism and the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere. This will be the first of a two-part series continuing in spring 2016.

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The OLLI Wine Society offers educational programming for those interested in learning about the many aspects of wine. Do you prefer an earthy, buttery or oaky wine? Wine with a bite or something more grapey? What factors influence those tastes? Discover more about your own palate and preferences. Tastings typically include five to six varietals to sample with light snacks, as well as enlightening presentations and score sheets for taking notes. The Annual Holiday Tasting adds a festive flair to the tasting and includes hors d’oeuvres, as well.

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TWO TASTINGS IN BRUNSWICK COUNTY IN THE FOREST RESTAURANT AT CAPE FEAR NATIONAL IN BRUNSWICK FOREST

OLLI BUILDING $75 • Register by Sept. 23 Cabs Around the World Wednesday, Sept. 30 • 6 – 8 p.m. Think cabernet sauvignon begins and ends in Napa? Think again! From Argentina to Australia and nearly all points in between, cab is king, producing big, plush reds of both power and finesse. Join us as we “cab” around the world with sommelier Shawn Underwood for an educational and insightful evening. Underwood will “chauffeur” us to various countries to explore how the terroir (geography, geology and climate) impacts the cabernet sauvignon varietal known as the “King of Grapes.” No passport required! Wines of Northern Italy Wednesday, Oct. 28 • 6 – 8 p.m. Italy is home to many of the best wines in the world, and it can be argued that the wineries of northern Italy produce some of the “best of the best.” Ernie Manzella, owner of Divine Wines, leads OLLI members on a tasting journey through Italy’s premier wine-producing regions; we’ll taste unique vintages and well-known classics. Manzella has a deep passion for Italy and the Italian vineyards, and he will personally select wines, both red and white, that are exciting, but not well-known. Wines from Washington State Wednesday, Nov. 18 • 6 – 8 p.m. Enjoy an adventure through the wonderful experience of Washington State wines. This state defines the leading edge of the wine world. With its exotic high-altitude desert vineyards and ancient seabed soils, no one can question the quality of wines that are produced there. If you have not been introduced to the intriguing Old World/New World style of wines produced from this Pacific Northwest state, then you have been deprived of some the best wines made in the U.S. Participants taste whites from pinot gris to chardonnay and reds from the Bordeaux school. But we will not overlook the growing star of Washington...syrah. Please join us as Mike Summerlin of Grapevine Distributors takes us on an adventure that Lewis and Clarke started and ends with Mike Januik, one of Washington’s most acclaimed winemakers.

$50 • Register by Sept. 17 So You Want to Be a Sommelier? Thursday, Sept. 24 • 7 – 9 p.m. What is a sommelier, and how do you become one? Find out from Michael Lane, a district manager with Mutual Distributing of North Carolina and a certified sommelier with the Court of Master Sommeliers. Lane has more than 20 years of experience working in the wine and restaurant industry. His presentation covers the levels of certification and different sections of the examination; how to blind taste to improve your palate (and pass an exam); and pairing wine with food for maximum enjoyment. Of course, you’ll sample some wines selected by sommelier Lane for this class! Old World/New World Wines – What’s the Difference? Thursday, Nov. 12 • 7 – 9 p.m. What do wine professionals mean when they speak of “Old World” and “New World” wines? What makes a grape varietal produced in an Old World style taste so different from one produced in a New World style? Do you prefer the flavor profile of one style over the other? Bill Loue, on-premise wine manager with Mutual Distributing of North Carolina, will unravel the differences in a side-by-side tasting of both styles. Join our class and discover which wine style best describes you.

PROGRAM III Annual Holiday Wine Tasting Wednesday, Dec. 16 • 6 – 8 p.m. $45 • Register by Sept. 30 Join us for our fifth Annual OLLI Wine Society Holiday Tasting. The program this year is led by John Tufano, Wine Committee member, who will present six specially selected wines, each exciting and different, all of which befit the holiday tasting. Enjoy an assortment of tasty hors d’oeuvres and a festive time to share with fellow OLLI members before the holiday rush.

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The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UNCW presents the 2015-16 season of Met Opera Live in HD, the Metropolitan Opera’s award-winning series of live transmissions. It features 10 productions and live interviews with cast, crew, production and other behind-the-scenes extras.

Be a part of the thrilling, close-up experience of opera at one of the world’s greatest houses. All shows are subtitled in English and include a guest lecture 45 minutes prior to the broadcast. All performances are live and in high-definition unless noted as an ENCORE, which means the performance is a rebroadcast of the original.

SEASON TICKET SPECIAL OFFER! $220 includes all 10 operas, a wine and cheese reception to kick-off the season and one-year OLLI membership.

All performances are live and in high-definition unless noted as an ENCORE, which means the performance is a rebroadcast of the original.

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IL TROVATORE Saturday, Oct. 3 • 1 – 4:15 p.m. $20 OLLI members, $24 nonmembers Soprano Anna Netrebko’s dramatic and vocal skills are on full display in her next new role at the Met—Leonora, the Verdi heroine who sacrifices her own life for the love of the gypsy troubadour. Tenor Yonghoon Lee sings the ill-fated Manrico, baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky is his rival, and mezzo-soprano Dolora Zajick is the mysterious gypsy with the troubled past. Marco Armiliato conducts Sir David McVicar’s Goya-inspired production.

OTELLO Saturday, Oct. 17 • 1 – 4:30 p.m. $20 OLLI members, $24 nonmembers Verdi’s masterful Otello matches Shakespeare’s play in tragic intensity. Director Bartlett Sher probes the Moor’s dramatic downfall with an outstanding cast: tenor Aleksandrs Antonenko plays the doomed Otello; new soprano star Sonya Yoncheva sings Desdemona, Otello’s innocent wife and victim; and baritone Željko Lucic plays the evil Iago, who masterminds Otello’s demise. Dynamic maestro Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts.

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Saturday, Oct. 31 • Noon – 4:30 p.m. $20 OLLI members, $24 nonmembers James Levine conducts Wagner’s early masterpiece in its first return to the Met stage in more than a decade. Today’s leading Wagnerian tenor Johan Botha takes on the daunting title role, opposite soprano Eva-Maria Westbroek as Elisabeth, adding another Wagner heroine to her Met repertoire after her acclaimed Sieglinde in the Ring a few seasons ago. On the heels of his recent triumph in Parsifal, baritone Peter Mattei sings Wolfram, and mezzosoprano Michelle DeYoung is the love goddess, Venus.

ROBERTO DEVEREUX LULU Saturday, Nov. 21 • 12:30 – 5 p.m. $20 OLLI members, $24 nonmembers Acclaimed artist and director William Kentridge (The Nose) applies his unique theatrical vision to Berg’s notorious femme fatale who shatters lives, including her own. Musically, the masterful score is in the sure hands of Met music director James Levine. Soprano Marlis Petersen has excited audiences around the world with her portrayal of the tour-de-force title role, a wild journey of love, obsession, and death. Susan Graham joins a winning cast, including Daniel Brenna and Johan Reuter.

LES PÊCHEUERS DE PERLES Saturday, Jan. 16 • 1 – 4 p.m. $20 OLLI members, $24 nonmembers Bizet’s gorgeous opera of lust and longing set in the Far East returns to the Met stage for the first time in 100 years. Soprano Diana Damrau stars as Leïla, the beautiful Hindu priestess pursued by rival pearl divers competing for her hand. Her suitors are tenor Matthew Polenzani and baritone Mariusz Kwiecien, who sing the lilting duet “Au fond du temple continued on page 26

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Met Opera Live continued saint,” which opera fans know and adore. Director Penny Woolcock explores the timeless themes of pure love, betrayal, and vengeance in a production that vividly creates an undersea world on the stage of the Met. Conductor Gianandrea Noseda brings his romantic flair to the lush score from the composer of Carmen.

TURANDOT Saturday, Jan. 30 • 1 – 4:45 p.m. $20 OLLI members, $24 nonmembers Nina Stemme, one of opera’s greatest dramatic sopranos, takes on the title role of the proud princess of legendary China. Tenor Marco Berti is Calàf, the brave prince who sings “Nessun dorma” and wins her hand. Franco Zeffirelli’s golden production is conducted by Paolo Carignani.

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MADAMA BUTTERFLY

Saturday, March 5 • 1 – 4:30 p.m. $20 OLLI members, $24 nonmembers

Saturday, April 2 • 1 – 4:30 p.m. $20 OLLI members, $24 nonmembers

The Met stage ignites when soprano Kristine Opolais and tenor Jonas Kaufmann join forces in Puccini’s obsessive love story. Opolais sings the title role of the country girl who transforms herself into a Parisian temptress, while Kaufmann is the dashing student who desperately woos her. Director Richard Eyre places the action in occupied France in a film noir setting. “Desperate passion” is the phrase Puccini himself used to describe the opera that confirmed his position as the preeminent Italian opera composer of his day. Met principal conductor Fabio Luisi leads the stirring score.

Anthony Minghella’s breathtaking production has thrilled audiences ever since its premiere in 2006. One of the world’s foremost Butterflys, soprano Kristine Opolais, takes on the title role, and Roberto Alagna sings Pinkerton, the naval officer who breaks Butterfly’s heart. Karel Mark Chichon conducts.

ROBERTO DEVEREUX Saturday, April 16 • 1 – 4:45 p.m. $20 OLLI members, $24 nonmembers Soprano Sondra Radvanovsky takes on the extraordinary challenge of singing all three of Donizetti’s Tudor queens in the course of a single season, a rare feat made famous by Beverly Sills—and not attempted on a New York stage since. In this climactic opera of the trilogy, directed by Sir David McVicar, she plays Queen Elizabeth I, forced to sign the death warrant of the nobleman she loves, Roberto Devereux. Tenor Matthew Polenzani is Devereux, and mezzosoprano Elina Garanca and baritone Mariusz Kwiecien complete the principal quartet in the bel canto masterpiece, conducted by Donizetti specialist Maurizio Benini.

ELEKTRA Saturday, April 30 • 1 – 3:15 p.m. $20 OLLI members, $24 nonmembers The genius director Patrice Chéreau (From the House of the Dead) didn’t live to see his great Elektra production, previously presented in Aix and Milan, make it to the stage of the Met. But his overpowering vision lives on with soprano Nina Stemme—unmatched today in the heroic female roles of Strauss and Wagner—who portrays Elektra’s primal quest for vengeance. Legendary mezzosoprano Waltraud Meier is chilling as Elektra’s fearsome mother, Klytämnestra. Soprano Adrianne Pieczonka and bass Eric Owens are Elektra’s troubled siblings. Chéreau’s musical collaborator, Esa-Pekka Salonen, conducts. 26

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HAMLET by Shakespeare Thursday, Oct. 15 • 2 – 6 p.m. OLLI Building (live transmission) Special Encore Presentation (time delayed) Thursday, Oct. 15 • 7 – 11 p.m. UNCW’s Lumina Theater $18 OLLI members • $20 nonmembers • $10 students $5 special discount for UNCW students with I.D. Co-sponsored by UNCW Association for Campus Entertainment

Broadcast from London’s National Theatre and shown in high-definition in the OLLI Building, unless otherwise stated.

THE BEAUX’ STRATEGEM by George Farquhar Thursday, Oct. 1 • 2 – 5 p.m. $18 OLLI members, $20 nonmembers Simon Godwin (Man and Superman) directs George Farquhar’s wild comedy of love and cash. The ‘Beaux:’ Mr. Aimwell and Mr. Archer, are two charming, dissolute young men who have blown their fortunes in giddy London. Shamed and debt-ridden, they flee to provincial Lichfield. Their ‘Stratagem:’ to marry for money. Lodged at the local inn, posing as master and servant, they encounter a teeming variety of human obstacles: a crooked landlord, a fearsome highwayman, a fervent French Count, a maid on the make, a drunken husband, a furious butler, a natural healer and a strange, turbulent priest. But their greatest obstacle is love. When the Beaux meet their match in Dorinda and Mrs. Sullen, they are most at risk, for in love they might be truly discovered.

Academy Award® nominee Benedict Cumberbatch (BBC’s Sherlock, The Imitation Game, Frankenstein at the National Theatre) takes on the title role of Shakespeare’s great tragedy. Directed by Lyndsey Turner (Posh, Chimerica) and produced by Sonia Friedman Productions, National Theatre Live will broadcast this eagerly awaited production live to cinemas. As a country arms itself for war, a family tears itself apart. Forced to avenge his father’s death but paralyzed by the task ahead, Hamlet rages against the impossibility of his predicament, threatening both his sanity and the security of the state.

CORIOLANUS by Shakespeare Thursday, Nov. 19 • 2 – 5 p.m. $18 OLLI members, $20 nonmembers National Theatre Live’s 2013 broadcast of the Donmar Warehouse’s production of Coriolanus returns to OLLI by popular demand. Shakespeare’s searing tragedy of political manipulation and revenge, Coriolanus, features an Evening Standard Award-winning performance from Tom Hiddleston (The Avengers, War Horse (film), BBC’s The Hollow Crown) in the title role, directed by the Donmar’s artistic director Josie Rourke. When an old adversary threatens Rome, the city calls once more on her hero and defender: Coriolanus. But he has enemies at home, too. Famine threatens the city, the citizens’ hunger swells to an appetite for change, and on returning from the field, Coriolanus must confront the march of realpolitik and the voice of an angry people. More titles are available from National Theatre. Visit www.uncw.edu/olli and click “Live in HD Programs” to see the most current schedule.

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OUTDOOR, WELLNESS AND LEISURE Rachel Carson Reserve Kayaking and Birding Day Trip with Don Harty Wednesday, Sept. 23 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. $119 Register by Sept. 18

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Birds of Southeastern North Carolina and Fall Migration

Bald Head Island Nature Excursion

with Jill Peleuses

Session I Thursday, Sept. 17 9 a.m.* – 2:30 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 14 (classroom preparation) Tuesdays, Sept. 15 – Nov. 10 (field trips) Four sessions • 8 – 10 a.m. $59 Register by Sept. 10 Located along the Atlantic Flyway, southeastern North Carolina is a haven for many different bird species. Join us to discover the birds of our region and birdwatch in some of our area’s great birding hotspots. Throughout this class, students observe and learn how to identify fall migrants, backyard birds, shorebirds and resident songbirds. Get hooked on this lifelong hobby! Jill Peleuses leads all sessions with help from area experts. Sept. 14 Fall Migration and Bird Identification Program (OLLI Classroom) Sept. 15 Airlie Gardens Bird Walk and Songbird Migration Oct. 13

Birding at Carolina Beach State Park

Nov. 10

Greenfield Lake Bird Walk

with The Bald Head Island Conservancy

Session II Tuesday, Sept. 22 9 a.m.* – 2:30 p.m. *Ferry departs Southport at 8 a.m. Program begins at 9 a.m. $69 Register by Sept. 10 Two miles off the coast of Southport lies a beautiful and unique island, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and the Cape Fear River, with the northernmost semitropical climate on the East Coast. Beautiful maritime forests and expansive wetlands provide habitats for a diverse array of flora and fauna. Spend the day with OLLI as our naturalist guides from the Bald Head Island Conservancy show us the island’s highlights, including a green building tour and an introduction to the sea turtle protection program. Price includes picnic-style lunch, round-trip ferry ticket from Southport, conservancy guides and transportation on the island. Participants must be on the 8 a.m. ferry from the Deep Point Marina in Southport to arrive on Bald Head Island for the tour.

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Group transportation is included for this exciting kayaking adventure to the Rachel Carson Reserve in Beaufort, NC. Join OLLI in a moderate-to-strenuous paddle exploring this complex of islands located between the mouths of the Newport and North Rivers. Learn about many rare species of birds and a diverse array of mammals that inhabit the islands, including a beautiful herd of wild horses. The reserve is more than three miles long and less than a mile wide; enjoy the day kayaking, island hopping and picnicking among these coastal habitats. Don Harty, owner of Mahanaim Adventures, will lead the kayaks through the islands and estuarine waters of the reserve, and Jill Peleuses, owner of Wild Bird & Garden, will guide and help to identify the birds and mammals along the way. This event will include transportation on a UNCW passenger bus, kayak instruction, kayak guides and all equipment, including personal flotation devices (PFDs). Please note, participants should have previous kayaking experience and be physically prepared for a moderate-to-strenuous kayaking adventure. Don’t forget to bring a picnic lunch!

Campus Nature Tour

Kayaking Excursion to Sharks Tooth Island

Guides include UNCW professors Stuart Borrett, Roger Shew, Amanda Williard and Zac Long

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Friday, Sept. 25 9 – 11 a.m. $10 Register by Sept. 23 Join faculty members from UNCW departments of biology, marine biology, geology and geography for a walking tour of UNCW’s natural outdoor classrooms. Majestic live oaks and stately longleaf pines provide the framework along with themed gardens and plant identification signs to transform the UNCW landscape into a beautiful arboretum. Explore the varied ecosystems on campus while learning their importance to a variety of plant and animal species in North Carolina.

Wednesday, Oct. 7 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. $59 Register by Oct. 1 Kayak through a secluded area of the Cape Fear River to Sharks Tooth Island to hunt prehistoric sharks’ teeth and learn how the old-timers fish for blue crab. This half-day kayaking

adventure on Wilmington’s Cape Fear River highlights the rich wildlife in our area, including brown pelicans, egrets, herons, gulls, dolphins and more with both a tidal and freshwater influence from further upstream. The kayaks, paddles and all safety equipment will be provided. Kayaking excursion is led by Don Harty of Mahanaim Adventures.

Behind the Scenes Cruise of Wrightsville Beach with Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours Wednesday, Sept. 30 3 – 5 p.m. $32 Register by Sept. 25 Grab a behind-the-scenes glance at the waterways surrounding Wrightsville Beach from the deck of the area’s favorite cruising boat, The Shamrock. Join OLLI and Capt. Joe as we cruise through Banks Channel, Mott’s Creek and the Intracoastal Waterway, passing Harbor Island, Airlie Gardens and the Causeway on our trip “around the world” at Wrightsville Beach. Discover the fascinating history behind the third-oldest yacht club in America, the ecology of our natural salt marsh, the destructive power of Hurricane Hazel, the foundation and construction of manmade Harbor Island and much more. Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours is the premier water tour company in the Cape Fear area with two vessels and a full crew of USCG-licensed personnel.

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OUTDOOR, WELLNESS AND LEISURE Masonboro Eco Tour with Capt. Joe Abbate Tuesday, Oct. 13 2 – 4 p.m. $40 Register by Oct. 9 Come along to pristine Masonboro Island, the largest marine sanctuary in the Cape Fear region, and explore a landscape that has been frozen in time. While the rest of North Carolina’s coastline was being paved and developed, nothing on Masonboro has changed in more than 200 years. After a boat ride to the island, disembark and hike through the dunes to see the magnificent, unspoiled coast. Expect to find shells, spot wildlife and learn about our coastal ecosystem with a naturalist expert. As the self-proclaimed “Cape Fear Naturalist,” Capt. Joe Abbate’s goal is to increase environmental awareness and understanding for everyone enjoying our beautiful region. With a professional background in shorebird biology and a USCG Master Captain’s license, Capt. Joe blends his unique experiences on the water with his scientific knowledge to inform, educate and foster local environmental stewardship through outdoor educational activities from his boat, the 28-foot motorized catamaran Shamrock.

Tai Chi: Gentle Beginner’s Class

Beginner/Intermediate Aquatics

with Marty Gregory

with Fran Tabor

Mondays, Sept. 14 – Nov. 16 Ten sessions • Noon – 1 p.m. $85 Register by Sept. 10

Mondays and Wednesdays Ten sessions • Noon – 1 p.m. $99

Tai chi is a gentle exercise technique that uses slow, fluid body movements to strengthen, calm and focus the body and mind. It can improve muscle tone, flexibility, balance and coordination. Tai chi can also boost energy, increase stamina and agility while sharpening reflexes and providing an overall sense of well-being. This gentle beginner’s class, taught at Brightmore Independent Living Fitness and Aquatic Center, is a perfect introduction to this beautiful and beneficial form of movement. Marty Gregory has been teaching tai chi and qigong since 1986. She is also certified in tai chi for arthritis and has taught at the New Hanover Senior Resource Center and with the Healing Arts Network at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

Series I Sept. 14 – Oct. 14 Register by Sept. 11 Series II Oct. 19 – Nov. 18 Register by Oct. 16 Enjoy the benefits of water fitness and get a great workout without stressing your joints. Classes are held in the beautiful, warm, saltwater therapy pool at Brightmore Independent Living. All fitness levels are welcome. Each class includes a warm-up followed by cardiovascular and resistance training ending with cool down stretches for posture and balance. Participants must be in good physical condition to join this class. Fran Tabor is certified in aerobics as a shallow water lifeguard and in aqua arthritis. She has taught water aerobics for 28 years, leading classes in both high- and low-impact water exercises.

Drunken Moments Celebrate Opera’s Greatest Drinking Songs

Sunday, Oct. 18 • 5 p.m.

Raise a glass with Opera Wilmington’s finest performers as they celebrate the best “drunken moments” on the operatic stage. Featuring “Votre Toast” from Carmen, “The Tipsy Waltz” from La Perichole, “Brindisi” from La Traviata, plus a few more intoxicating surprises!

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Intermediate Aquatics Plus with Linda Carlsen Tuesdays and Thursdays Ten sessions • Noon – 1 p.m. $99 Series I Sept. 15 – Oct. 15 Register by Sept. 11 Series II Oct. 20 – Nov. 19, Register by Oct. 16 Take it to the next level with this intermediate level water fitness class, which combines more continuous movement in the water with resistance strength training, intro to circuit training and coordination without stressful impact on the joints. Participants must have experienced a water fitness or aerobic training class to take this course. Linda Carlsen is the wellness director for the Surf City Community Center. She teaches water aerobics, pilates, yoga, aerobics, seated yoga, seated aerobics and spinning.

Learn to Play Pickleball with Kevin Chandler Thursdays, Sept. 17 – Oct. 22 Six sessions • 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. $69 Register by Sept. 15 Get in on the growing pickleball craze with OLLI! Pickleball is played on a badminton court with the net lowered to 34 inches at the center. It is played with a perforated plastic baseball (similar to a wiffle ball) and wood or composite paddles. Since it is played on a smaller court at a slower speed than tennis, it has drawn the attention of many who loved to play tennis but now enjoy a slower pace. It is easy for people of any age to learn, but has also developed into a competitive game for experienced players. Learn how to play this fun new game with Kevin Chandler, the Wilmington Ambassador for the USA Pickleball Association.

Aging Gracefully: Your Future Self

Creating Vibrant Health with Superfoods

with Mark Williams M.D., FACP

with Heather Till

Mondays, Sept. 28 – Oct. 26 Five sessions • 2 – 3:30 p.m. Register by Sept. 23

Tuesday, Oct. 27 • 1:30 – 3 p.m. $18 Register by Oct. 26

For the first time in human history each of us has a realistic chance of living beyond the age of 80, and modern medical science confirms that we have considerable choice in the quality of our own old age. Are we preparing ourselves for a happy and productive life or will we leave our aging and longevity to the winds of fate? Create a more realistic and helpful portrait of aging and gain useful information for self-improvement and choice in the quality of our aging process. This course will not foster an oversimplified vision of continued youthful vigor, relative affluence and excellent health, rather, it will provide useful information for personal growth and reflection through observations of the variety and diversity that come with aging.

“Superfoods” have been called the fountain of youth and are essential to our optimal well-being. Discover how they can help you create greater health and vitality. Explore what superfoods are and their many reported health benefits, including strengthening the immune system, reducing inflammation, fighting heart disease and improving brain health. You’ll also learn easy and delicious ways to incorporate them into your daily diet.

Mark Williams is the emeritus Ward K. Ensminger Distinguished Professor of Geriatric Medicine in the Department of Medicine at the University of Virginia and clinical professor of medicine at UNC Chapel Hill School of Medicine. He was a Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholar at UNC, completed formal geriatric medicine fellowship training at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and was in one of the first cohorts to formally train in geriatric medicine. He has an active clinical practice in Wilmington. Williams’ passion is to empower individuals by being better informed and taking a more active role in their own health decisions.

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Heather Till, E-RYT 500, is a certified professional yoga therapist and integrative nutrition health coach (Institute for Integrative Nutrition). She teaches simple practices for mindful living that help individuals to reclaim their natural health and energy and live healthier, happier lives.

Silk Painting for Beginners Wednesdays, Sept. 16 – Oct. 7 Four sessions • 6 – 8 p.m. $59 Register by Sept. 11 Silk painting lends itself to vibrant bold colors as well as overlapping watercolor techniques. Enjoy discovering a new medium using manipulative techniques to paint directly on silk and create your own one-of-a-kind silk scarf. Supplies sold separately. Approximate cost for supplies is $30-$45. A supply list will be provided. Niki Hildebrand has studied at the London Institute Chelsea College of Art and the Rhode Island School of Design. She enjoys teaching different mediums and has exhibited and sold works in England, Ireland, New Zealand and the United States. She is also associated with the Cameron Art Museum and the Coastal Designer Glass Studio in Wilmington.

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OUTDOOR, WELLNESS AND LEISURE

What’s the Buzz? Information Session on Backyard Beekeeping

Introduction to Ikenobo, the Classical Japanese Floral Art

with Ashley Stephenson

with Marylee Hawse

Monday, Oct. 5 1 – 3 p.m. Free for OLLI Members Register by Oct. 2

Thursdays, Nov. 5 and 12 Two sessions • 1 – 2:30 p.m. $30 Register by Nov. 3

The American honeybee is in severe decline, facing the mysterious “colony collapse.” Why should we care? What do bees do for us? Why are bees and backyard beekeeping so important? If you are interested in learning more about this critical issue and rewarding hobby, come to an informative session to learn more beekeeping.

Enjoy an introduction to the Ikenobo School of Classical Floral Art. This program includes lectures and demonstrations of both the freestyle and classical floral designs. Come hear an overview of the history of Ikenobo and watch examples of the practice using classical design rules.

Ashley Stephenson presents an introduction to the process of becoming an urban/backyard beekeeper, including how to get started, necessary equipment, and the structure and workings of the hive. This enlightening, introductory program is free for OLLI members who may be considering going further and becoming a beekeeper. 32

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Marylee Hawse is currently on her third level of Ikenobo professorship and believes the study of Japanese floral arts lasts a lifetime. She began her studies in 1979 as one of the founding members of Ikebana Chapter 212. This chapter offered studies in several Japanese schools. Hawse focuses her studies on the Ikenobo School, the oldest and most classical of the schools, dating back in origin over 500 years.

REGIONAL TRAVEL

North Carolina Museum of Art Escher and da Vinci Friday, Nov. 20 • 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. $79 day trip to Raleigh includes transportation, exhibit/docent fees and lunch Come with us on a day trip to Raleigh for an amazing “double feature” of art exhibitions. We’ll start with a docent-guided tour of the “The Worlds of Escher: Nature, Science, and Imagination.” Comprising more than 120 woodcuts, lithographs, wood engravings and mezzotints, as well as numerous drawings, watercolors, wood blocks and lithographic stones never before exhibited, “The Worlds of M. C. Escher” surveys the Dutch graphic artist’s entire career, from his earliest print to his final masterpiece. Then we’ll have the rare opportunity to view Leonardo da Vinci’s Leicester Codex, a 500-year-old notebook from inventor, scientist and artist Leonardo da Vinci. Named after the Earl of Leicester, who purchased the manuscript in 1717, it is comprised of 18 sheets of paper, each folded in half and written in the artist’s famed “mirror writing.” The Codex is displayed disassembled in two-sided glass frames and is on loan from Bill Gates, who purchased the notebook in 1994 for more than $30 million.

M. C. Escher, Hand with Reflecting Sphere (Self-Portrait in Spherical Mirror), 1935, lithograph, 12 1/2 x 8 3/8 in., Collection of Rock J. Walker, New York, © 2015 The M. C. Escher Company, The Netherlands. All rights reserved.

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EVENT CALENDAR INDEX September

October

November

Famous Irish Writers..........................10

NT Live: The Beaux’ Strategem...........27

The Story of Your Life.........................7

Academic Search for Historical Paul....18

Met Opera: Il Trovatore......................25

Issues in Sports and Society...............18 History of Ireland................................9

What’s the Buzz? Information Session on Backyard Beekeeping....................32

Introduction to Ikenobo, the Classical Japanese Floral Art............................32

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Listen Up! Music Appreciation............11

The Constitution................................19

Latin Rhythms...................................11

Beginner/ Intermediate Aquatics.........30

OLLI Literary Club..............................10

Luncheon: Rockin’ and Rollin’ in the 1960s.........................................4

Beginning Italian................................8

Between World Wars.........................21

Current Research on Keeping a Healthy Brain.....................................12

OLLI New Horizons Band....................14

Kayaking Excursion to Sharks Tooth Island......................................29

On the Wall: Poems About Paintings...7

Public Interest Forum.........................19

NT Live: Coriolanus............................27

Tai Chi: Gentle Beginner’s Class.........30

7 Post-Impressionist All Stars: Gauguin............................................5

Travel: NC Museum of Art..................33

Birds of Southeastern North Carolina and Fall Migration.................28

Science of Modern Technology Marvels...........................12

Met Opera: Lulu.................................25

Intermediate Aquatics Plus.................31

Masonboro Eco Tour..........................30

December

Medical Miracles: Biological Advances that Changed Our Lives......................20

NT Live: Hamlet.................................27

Met Opera: Otello..............................25

15 PLATO..............................................14

Beginner/Intermediate Aquatics..........30

American Presidents..........................20

Spanish for Travelers.........................8

Silk Painting for Beginners..................31

Intermediate Aquatics Plus.................31

Bald Head Island Excursion.................28

Learn to Play Pickleball......................31

SEA and Coffee.................................16

Luncheon: The Past Through the Camera’s Eye: Can We Understand History Through the Movies?..............4

Friday Forum.....................................20

Radio Daze: Exploring Radio from Over-the-Air to Over-the-Internet........6

Luncheon: Today’s Middle East: A Political and Cultural Perspective........4

Spanish Civil War and Revolution........9

College Day.......................................7

March

Intermediate Italian............................8

21 OASIS...............................................13 22

Bald Head Island Excursion.................28

Rachel Carson Reserve Kayaking and Birding Day Trip..........................28

Brunswick County Wine Tastings........23

Campus Nature Tour..........................29

Kings, Queens and Other Rulers.........21

The Changing Form of Money.............5

27 Creating Vibrant Health with Superfoods........................................31 29

Movers, Shakers, Troublemakers: The Constructive Role of Dissent.........9

An Introduction to the Cinemas of Senegal and South Korea...................7

January 16

Annual Holiday Wine Tasting...............23

Met Opera: Les Pêcheuers De Perles...25

Met Opera: Turandot...........................26

February 8

Adult Scholars Leadership Program.....6

Met Opera: Manon Lescaut.................26

April 2

Met Opera: Madama Butterfly..............26

Travel: Charming Hill Towns of Tuscany and Umbria........................................36

Aging Gracefully: Your Future Self.......31

Met Opera: Roberto Devereux..............26

Dinner: The Curious Case of James Michener................................4

Met Opera: Elektra..............................26

Behind the Scenes Cruise of Wrightsville Beach.............................29

Wine Society: Monthly Tastings..........23

Women on Wednesdays.....................15

30 Leonardo da Vinci: Artist, Inventor, Genius..............................................5 31

Met Opera: Tannhäuser.....................25

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Charming Hill Towns of Tuscany and Umbria April 2016 11 days â&#x20AC;˘ 16 meals Join us to see the heart of Italy. This trip will begin in Rome and quickly head out to small, authentic towns such as Orvieto, Spoleto, Bevagna, Montefalco, Assisi, Monteriggioni, Volterra and San Gimignano. Our small group of 24 will enjoy the beauty of the Tuscan and Umbrian countrysides, sampling wines, olive oils, cheeses and other regional delicacies along the way. Day trips with local guides into Siena and Florence will bring history to life. Small group experiences include cooking classes and winery tours. Because we will be visiting medieval hill towns, this is a physically active trip, with plenty of time to wander, savor and explore. For more details, visit www.uncw.edu/olli or call 910.962.2792.

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