Osher Lifelong Learning at UNM Fall 2014 Catalog by UNM Continuing Education

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

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Building Sustainability The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute(OLLI) at the University of New Mexico succeeds because of the contributions of a number of incredible volunteers, exceptional instructors and engaged and active members. In addition, we rely on funding to cover our operational costs. Our program depends on membership fees and tuition, the generosity of the Bernard Osher Foundation and donations from caring individuals and companies. Thank you to the following people who have made a tax-deductible contribution to the OLLI program in the past year:

Advocate for Osher Osher charges less than $30 for many of its courses and free activities abound. Additional member benefits and inclusion in the Osher Community are included in the $20 Annual Membership fee. To keep our program accessible to all and our fees low, we encourage contributions from people like you. Lifelong learning is essential for cognitive health and overall wellness. As we develop Osher as a place to be for new ideas, free public forums and a myriad of creative

outlets, we want to explore how education can serve people throughout their lives. We welcome your input and suggestions. Please give as generously as you can. Donating is Easy: • Sign up to make a donation on the UNM Foundation Website: https://www.unmfund.org/fund/osher-lifelong-learning-instituteolli-at-unm/ • Checks should be made payable to the University of New Mexico Foundation and designate the contribution to be utilized for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UNM and sent to: UNM Foundation MSC07 4260, 1 University of New Mexico Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001 Phone: 505-277-4503 / 1-800-UNM-FUND (866-3863) Fax: 505-277-4435 • Your contribution is tax deductible.

Thank you from all of us at UNM Continuing Education and the more than 1,000 members served annually by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of New Mexico.

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Fran Ahern-Smith Janice J. Akin Kirsten J. Anderson Anonymous Marjorie Armstrong Jan Augenstein-Miller Dodici Azpadu Penn Baker & Dorothee Baker Scott & Maralie BeLonge Dick & Carol Blankmeyer Roberta Boggess Michele A. Buchanan Teresa R. Civello Craig R. Cropsey Linda Dalton Gary L. Dawson Edward G. DiBello Charles & Eugenia Eberle Charles F. Eberle Family Trust Carol M. Egbert Jane Ellen Helen Feinberg Michael T. & Frances Ford Friends of Osher Stephen F. Fritz Mary M. Gallemore R. Bruce Grove James & Karen Guth Keith & Betty Harvie Jane Hellesoe-Henon James G. Houston Robert Benton Howell Donna Huxtable Richard Huxtable Kathleen D. Ingley The Family of Keith A. Kellum Kate Luger Cynthia A. Lynch Jean E. Manger Frederic March Karen Q. McKinnon Edward K. Merewether Christine C. Mink Sharon Moran William & Margaret Nunns Alan C. Overmier

Margaret Palumbo Karen S. Pound Zach & Susan Rodehaver Howard J. Romanek Daniel M. Rosenfelt Beth Rosenstein Elsa Ross Wallace Ross John F. Shannon Stanley J. Schneider Catherine Smith Kay L. Snowfleet Frances C. Starnes Gerald Stratton Teresa Taday Rex & Barb Throckmorton Robert Uebelacker Ronald Villiotti Roger & Emily Waterman David & Kathleen Waymire Keith W. Weaver Elizabeth H. Wertheim Walter W. Winslow Gay K. Witherington Marion S. Woodham Richard A. Wright Living Trust Rowan Wymark John J. Zarola In Memory of Kathy Fabian Richard A. Wright Living Trust In Memory of Carolyn Jane Gregory Karen Sine Pound In Memory of Keith A. Kellum The Neuman Family In Honor of Roberta Boggess James & Karen Guth In Honor of Jane Ellen James & Karen Guth In Honor of Samuel Roll Elsa Ross

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Registration Form................................................ 2 Calendar.............................................................. 3 Free Osher Membership Events......................... 7 Welcome!............................................................. 8 The Osher Foundation.................................. 8 Osher Courses.................................................... 9 Art & Art History............................................ 9 Current Events............................................ 12 Economics & Finance................................. 17 History........................................................ 19 Literature & Writing..................................... 34 Music & Theater.......................................... 45 Science & Technology................................ 50 Philosophy & Religion................................. 54 Psychology & Health.................................. 60 Travel & Culture.......................................... 64 Membership....................................................... 69 UNM Alumni Partnership & Benefits........... 69 Membership Benefits.................................. 70 Discounts.................................................... 70 Course Information..................................... 70 Tuition Remission....................................... 71 Registration....................................................... 72 For More Information.................................. 72 Refunds............................................................. 72 Become an Osher Volunteer............................. 72 1

Registration Form for Osher Courses Phone: Call our Registration office at 505-277-0077 and charge it to your VISA, MasterCard, Discover or American Express. Fax: Fax this registration form to our office at 505-277-1990. Mail: Make your check or money order payable to UNM Continuing Education and mail the payment along with this form to UNM Continuing Education, MSC07 4030, 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001. In Person: M-F, 8:00am-5:00pm, come to the UNM Continuing Education Complex south building at 1634 University Blvd. NE and register in person. Please register me for the following courses: (Please Print) 1) Course Title Course #

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This calendar lists courses by starting date. You can use it as a handy reference throughout the semester. For a full description including length and time, look things up by Course Number in the pages of this Osher catalog. Location key: = Del Webb Alegria; = Cherry Hills Library; = Jubilee Los Lunas; = Nueva Vista

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Fall 2014 Osher Calendar

Date Day Course# Course Title Aug 1 F 19405 Ancient Greece Aug 1 F 19489 Rus and the Rurik Dynasty Aug 1 F 19490 History/Russia & Eastern Europe Aug 2 S 19883 Storytelling for Empowerment Aug 4 M 19813 Buddhism Aug 4 M 19416 If the Shoe Fitsâ&#x20AC;Ś Aug 5 T 19866 Heal the Past, Create the Future Aug 7 Th 06461 Yoga for Folks Over Fifty Aug 7 Th 19548 John Milton Aug 8 F 19731 Snakes Aug 11 M 19629 Music of World War I Aug 12 W 19973 Barcelona Aug 14 Th 19485 Galileo Aug 18 M 19485 Fracking: A Curse or a Blessing? Aug 18 M 19911 Computerized Genealogy Aug 19 T 19885 Brain Fitness/Creative Arts Aug 21 Th 19591 Joyful Journaling Aug 25 M 19584 Craft of Creative Writing Aug 26 T 19126 A Virtual Tour of the Uffiz Gallery Aug 26 T 19512 Joy of Writing Poetry Aug 29 F 19820 Faces of God ce.unm.edu/Osher | 505-277-0077

Sessions Page 4 weeks 19 Lecture 33 10 weeks 34 Workshop 63 4 weeks 54 Lecture 21 2 weeks 62 8 weeks 60 Lecture 41 Lecture 52 Lecture 46 Lecture 68 Lecture 32 2 weeks 51 4 weeks 65 6 weeks 64 4 weeks 44 6 weeks 43 Lecture 9 6 weeks 37 6 weeks 58 3

September Date Day Course# Sep 2 T 19234 Sep 2 T 19865 Sep 3 W 19225 Sep 3 W 19443 Sep 3 W 19471 Sep 3 W 19786 Sep 4 Th 19464 Sep 4 Th 19503 Sep 4 Th 19819 Sep 8 M 19207 Sep 8 M 19207 Sep 8 M 19214 Sep 9 T 19147 Sep 9 T 19424 Sep 9 T 19907 Sep 10 W 19446 Sep 11 Th 19220 Sep 15 MWF 06496 Sep 16 T 19439 Sep 16 T 19715 Sep 17 W 19415 Sep 18 Th 19133 Sep 18 Th 19844 Sep 19 F 19478 Sep 23 T 19427 Sep 23 T 19129 Sep 25 Th 19418 Sep 27 S 19703 Sep 30 T 19223 Sep 30 T 19944

October Course Title Voter ID Requirements Palliative Care Millennials France in the Middle Ages History of the Vikings in Europe Geology of National Parks Alternatives to the Workhouse Nature as Art: Thoreau & Frost A History of Religion Foreign Policy & Current Events Foreign Policy & Current Events Globalization & Human Rights Queen Esther Obsession America’s History through Cookbooks Scotland Historical Joe McCarthy Arab Spring Weight Lifting for Seniors Downton Abbey Origins/Modern Science Latin America in WWII Zentangle 101 Hildegard of Bingen Romanovs and Catherine the Great Knights Templars, Cathedrals, Grail World Museums: The Hermitage Muckraking Journalism Science of Light The Over-incarceration Crisis Corn Husk/Holiday Wreaths

Sessions Page Lecture 16 2 weeks 62 Lecture 15 6 weeks 25 4 weeks 29 8 weeks 54 Lecture 27 4 weeks 35 4 weeks 57 8 weeks 12 8 weeks 12 4 weeks 14 Lecture 12 4 weeks 23 Lecture 64 Lecture 26 Lecture 14 5 weeks 60 3 weeks 25 Lecture 50 2 weeks 20 Workshop 10 2 weeks 59 Lecture 31 Lecture 23 Lecture 10 Lecture 21 Lecture 50 Lecture 15 Workshop 67

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Date Day Course# Course Title Oct 2 Th 06461 Yoga for Folks Over Fifty Oct 2 Th 19243 Ukraine Oct 2 Th 19553 Ernest Hemingway’s Nick Adams Stories Oct 3 F 19469 Celtic Women and the Law Oct 7 T 19556 Memoir & Memoir Based Fiction Oct 7 T 19647 Didgeridoo Oct 8 W 19533 Haunted Soul of Poe Oct 9 Th 19208 Hydraulic Fracturing Oct 9 Th 19589 Writing Memoir Oct 10 T 19817 Our Muslim Neighbors Oct 10 F 19476 Medieval Germany Oct 11 S 19940 Terrariums, Gardens Oct 14 T 19466 Korean Peninsula Oct 14 T 19724 String Theory Oct 16 Th 19550 Thoughtful Letter Writing Oct 16 Th 19591 Joyful Journaling Oct 17 F 19120 Impressionism Oct 17 F 19480 DNA of Christopher Columbus Oct 18 S 19504 E-Publishing Oct 18 S 19928 Ikebana Oct 20 M 19537 Contemporary Short Stories Oct 20 M 19830 Dead Sea Scrolls Oct 21 T 19474 Teddy Roosevelt Oct 21 T 19539 Contemporary Poetry Oct 21 T 19524 Scandinavian Crime Oct 22 W 19253 Theory & Practice of Modern Money Oct 22 W 19813 Buddhism Oct 23 Th 19627 Buddy Holly Oct 23 Th 19633 Folk Music Oct 27 M 19872 Dreaming through the Ages Oct 29 W 19640 American Songwriters Oct 29 W 19863 Matinee Monsters Oct 29 W 19918 Book to Film: Media & Story Oct 30 Th 19413 Change/Conflict in French Revolution Oct 30 Th 19513 Holmes & Potter

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Sessions Page 8 weeks 60 Lecture 16 4 weeks 42 Lecture 28 6 weeks 42 4 weeks 49 4 weeks 39 Lecture 13 6 weeks 43 Lecture 56 4 weeks 30 2 weeks 67 Lecture 28 Lecture 51 2 weeks 41 4 weeks 44 6 weeks 9 Lecture 32 2 weeks 36 2 weeks 66 4 weeks 40 2 weeks 59 Lecture 30 4 weeks 40 3 weeks 38 Lecture 17 4 weeks 54 Lecture 46 Lecture 47 Lecture 63 Lecture 49 Lecture 61 4 weeks 66 4 weeks 20 4 weeks 37

November Date Day Course# Course Title Nov 1 S 19862 Dreamwork Nov 3 M 19461 Shadow of the Workhouse Nov 4 T 19138 Historic/Contemporary Graffiti Nov 4 T 19502 Lit / Environment: Lopez & Williams Nov 4 T 19612 Erich Wolfgang Korngold Nov 4 T 19817 Our Muslim Neighbors Nov 5 W 19535 John Donne was a Rock Star Nov 5 W 19727 Historical Geology Nov 5 W 19944 Corn Husk/Holiday Wreaths Nov 6 Th 19135 Zentangle 201 Nov 6 Th 19524 Scandinavian Crime Nov 7 F 19433 Mobster in the Family Nov 7 F 19486 Castas DNA & identity Nov 7 F 19632 Female Singers of the Hit Parade Nov 7 F 19948 Invitation to Tea Nov 10 M 19614 Unraveling the Mystery Nov 13 Th 19430 Over the River Nov 17 M 19371 Savvy Social Security Nov 17 M 19501 Life and Times/C.S. Lewis Nov 18 T 19383 Appeal of Austerity Nov 18 Th 19508 Grammar for Writers Nov 21 F 19430 Over the River Nov 21 F 19917 American History through Film

Sessions Page Workshop 61 Lecture 26 Lecture 11 4 weeks 35 Lecture 45 Lecture 56 3 weeks 39 3 weeks 52 Workshop 67 Workshop 11 3 weeks 38 Lecture 24 Lecture 33 2 weeks 47 3 weeks 68 Lecture 45 Lecture 24 Lecture 18 Lecture 34 Lecture 18 Workshop 36 Lecture 24 Lecture 65

December Date Day Course# Course Title Dec 1 M 19816 Bible in Popular Culture Dec 2 T 19421 Crusader States of the Levant Dec 3 W 19734 Geology of the Pacific Islands Dec 4 Th 19637 Gloria in Excelsis Deo Dec 5 F 19509 How to Read a Poem Dec 8 M 19474 Teddy Roosevelt Dec 10 W 19423 Irish Impact on America Dec 11 Th 19639 Christmas as Excess

Sessions Page 2 weeks 55 2 weeks 22 2 weeks 53 Lecture 48 Lecture 36 Lecture 30 2 weeks 22 Lecture 48

Fall 2014 FREE Osher Membership Events Admission is Free for Osher Members. These events are a wonderful way to introduce a friend, family member or colleague to the value of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of New Mexico. A History of the Alamo Scouts August 1, Fri | 7:00-8:30pm Continuing Education North Building Instructors: Lance Zedric, Author and Historian Wanagi Wolf Dog Rescue August 13, Wed | 5:30-7:00pm Continuing Education North Building Instructor: Stephanie Kaylan, Founder and President; Wolf-Dog Rescuer Estate Planning for the Middle Class August 19, Tue | 10:00-Noon Del Webb Active Adult Community Instructors: Sheila Hard, JD & Patricia Bradley, JD Speaking Out in a Closed Society August 20, Wed | 2:00PM-4:00pm Continuing Education North Building Instructor: Norma Libman, Author and Lecturer Behind Adobe Walls, A Lecture and Book Signing September 3, Wed | 2:00-4:00pm La Vida Llena/ Nueva Vista Creative Arts Room, Albuquerque Instructor: Sandra Toro, Author and Workshop Leader

Estate Planning for the Middle Class October 1, Wed | 3:00-5:00pm Continuing Education North Building Instructors: Sheila Hard, JD & Patricia Bradley, JD The Ins and Outs of Reverse Mortgage October 7, Tue | 10:00am-Noon Continuing Education North Building Instructor: Ken Giere Ghost “Proof” Photos October 21, Tue | 1:00-3:00pm Del Webb Alegria Active Adult Community Instructor: Hank Estrada, Paranormal Researcher and Ghostbook.Biz Publisher The Time of Their Lives: A Reading by Osher Members November 9, Sun | 4:00-7:00pm Continuing Education North Building Members of the Memoir/ Memoir-Based Fiction classes read from their work. Potluck reception follows the presentation Annual Osher White Elephant Auction and Potluck December 5, Fri | 12:00-3:00pm Continuing Education North Building

Do you have an idea for a future Osher Membership Event? Contact Maralie BeLonge at 505-277-6179 or belonge@unm.edu 6

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Osher Courses WELCOME Welcome to the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at The University of New Mexico! In partnership with the Bernard Osher Foundation, we are pleased to present our Fall catalog of courses, lectures and performances for adults in their prime years.

Maralie BeLonge Program Supervisor

Through our Osher courses, seasoned learners are encouraged to explore where they are at this juncture in their lives. These offerings are intellectually challenging, psychologically probing, and spiritually engaging. We feature the leadership and expertise of UNM’s most recognized scholars and other experts. Click on Meet Our Instructors’ to read their biographies on the website at ce.unm.edu/Osher.

The Osher Foundation The Bernard Osher Foundation was founded in 1977. Bernard Osher is a community-oriented businessman whose philanthropy has greatly benefited 117 universities that are now funded as Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes. Assisted by his wife Barbro (Swedish Consul in San Francisco and Chair of the Osher Board of Directors), Bernard Osher helps these universities to establish intellectually stimulating learning opportunities for mature participants. The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UNM is the only one in New Mexico. 8

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Art & Art History Impressionism Discuss the nature and history of art, review the social and artistic conventions in place before Impressionism, and sample the Romantic and Realist movements. Study the revolutionary works of Manet before exploring the principles of Impressionism with an in-depth look at Monet. Enjoy the works of selected Impressionists and Post-Impressionists—Renoir, Degas, Toulouse-Lautrec, Seurat, Van Gogh, Gauguin, and Cezanne, as we cover their lives (sometimes humorous, sometimes tragic) and motivations. The knowledge and perspectives gained from the course will enhance students’ future experiences of all art styles and movements. Course: 19120 $60 For: 6 sessions FAA: Oct 17-Nov 21 F 3:00pm-5:00pm CE South Building James Gallegos, Art History Aficionado World Museums: A Virtual Tour of Uffiz Gallery Enjoy a stunning virtual tour of the Uffizi Gallery—one of the best collections of Italian art in the world. Dr. Oborotova will chronicle the history of the collection, introduce you to the most prominent Italian artists and show the magnificent masterpieces of the gallery, including Botticelli’s “Birth of Venus” and Michelangelo’s “Holy Family.” Course: 19126 $19 For: 1 session FAA: Aug 26 T 3:00pm-5:00pm CE South Building Marina Oborotova, Ph.D., Director, Albuquerque International Association

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World Museums: The Hermitage Founded by the Russian empress Catherine the Great in 1764 as “hermit’s retreat”, the Hermitage became one of the largest museums in the world. Its collections, of which only a small part is on permanent display, comprise over three million items including the largest collection of paintings Marina Oborotova in the world. Dr. Oborotova will take you on the virtual tour of the Hermitage, talk about museum’s history and show you some of its treasures Leonardo’s and da Vinci’s Madonnas, Rembrandts’ portraits and Impressionists’ landscapes. Course: 19129 $19 For: 1 session FAA: Sep 23 T 3:00pm-5:00pm CE South Building Marina Oborotova, Ph.D., Director, Albuquerque International Association Zentangle® 101 Come along and discover the creative art of drawing called Zentangle®. This fascinating new art form is fun, relaxing, and increases your focus and awareness. The Zentangle® method also enables you to access your inner guidance and enhances a sense of personal well-being. In this introductory class, you will experience the satisfaction of completing two of your own unique Zentangle tiles. You don’t have to be “artistic” or able to draw a straight line. Note: $8 materials fee is payable to the instructor. Class limit: 10. Zentangle® is a registered trademark. Course: 19133 $30 For: 1 session FAA: Sep 18 Th 10:00am-12:00pm CE South Building Jane Robertson, MSLS, CZT-Certified Zentangle® Teacher

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Zentangle® 201 “The Next Step” For those who have taken Zentangle® 101, this is the next step. In the first hour we will increase our repertoire of tangles and practice drawing strings. In the second hour each person will complete a project and receive the pattern to continue the process at home. Please bring your Zentangle® Kit from the first class (Micron .01 pen, pencil, blender). If you have other Micron pens, please bring those also. Note: Material fee $3, payable to instructor. Course: 19135 $30 For: 1 session FAA: Nov 6 Th 10:00am-12:00pm CE South Building Jane Robertson, MSLS, CZT-Certified Zentangle® Teacher Historic and Contemporary Graffiti Explore ancient graffiti and discuss modern/contemporary political graffiti, such as Tahrir square and the Berlin Wall. Particular emphasis will be given to Structure 5D-65 (Maler’s Palace), an eighth-century building within the ceremonial precinct of Tikal, Guatemala, distinctive in many respects. Though the structure was an elite sanctuary, its interior walls were adorned with a variety of unofficial imagery scratched into its white plaster surfaces. When compared to official imagery, these scenes emerge as an alternative view of Maya visual narratives. As an ancient sub-rosa record of public events, the pictures from Malers Palace may reveal the presence of a rare dissenting voice among the Tikal elite. We’ll analyze these ancient expressions and compare and contrast expressions from within our memory. In this way, the Maya graffiti would be placed within a genre that is familiar to most people and fundamental to being human. Course: 19138 $19 For: 1 session FAA: Nov 4 T 10:00am-12:00pm CE South Building Elizabeth Olton, Ph.D., Art History, UNM Honors Program Adjunct Professor ce.unm.edu/Osher | 505-277-0077

The Queen Esther Obsession Queen Esther, the biblical heroine, was the subject of intense interest among Christians and Jews during the 15th to 17th centuries. Especially in Italy, images of Esther appeared in artwork, church decorations, and marriage furniture, while books and plays about the biblical heroine also proliferated. Through viewing historical materials and artwork (including paintings by Veronese, Turabouni and others), this illustrated presentation will describe the “Esther Obsession” and explain some of the reasons behind the intense interest. Course: 19147 $19 For: 1 session FAA: Sep 9 T 1:00pm-3:00pm Del Webb Alegria—Active Adult Community Naomi Sandweiss, Lecturer, Author, Jewish Albuquerque

Current Events Foreign Policy and Current Events Participants will better understand issues in foreign policy and current events by reading and discussing analyses from a broad cross-section of the world press, academic blogs and policy think tanks. The facilitator will supply core materials for discussions but welcomes other materials from participants. Jim Munroe All points of view are welcome, especially constructive and civil rebuttals. Because the world is in such flux, the topics will not be finalized until a month or so before the first meeting, Candidate topics include: India after a Major Political Realignment, Turkey in Turmoil, Russia Under Putin, US Foreign Policy in a Changing World, International Immigration and Refugees and Worldwide Economic Disparities. Each group is limited to 16 participants to maximize opportunities for active participation.

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Course: 19207 $70 For: 9 sessions FAA: Sep 8-Nov 3 M 9:30am-11:30am Note: Class will not meet on Oct 11. CE South Building FAB: Sep 8-Nov 3 M 1:30pm-3:30pm Note: Class will not meet on Oct 11. Cherry Hills public library Jim Munroe, trained facilitator for “Great Decisions” Hydraulic Fracturing of Natural Gas: Economic Boon or Threat to the Nation’s Groundwater and Health? The hydraulic fracturing of natural gas shale deposits since the 1990’s have greatly increased the size of America’s energy reserves and lowered the price of natural gas. At the Ramon Flores same time many communities have complained of the degradation of their water and higher rates of illness due to exposure to toxins. What is the state of the science and drilling regulations and what must state and national officials do to insure the health of the nation? Course: 19208 $19 For: 1 session FAA: Oct 9 Th 10:00am-12:00pm CE South Building Ramon Flores, M.A. in Cultural Pluralism

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Globalization and Human Rights We’ll examine the relationship between globalization and human rights. Globalization can be described as the shrinking of the world through the global marketplace. Is it capitalism run amok or are economic interrelationships good for everyone’s quality of life? Are multinational corporations destructive, or do they contribute to a country’s economic well-being? Human trafficking is on the rise, climate change is increasingly responsible for loss of life, and yet, China and India have made remarkable strides in lifting their people out of poverty in the last fifty years. We will read Thomas Friedman’s Lexus and the Olive Tree to get the conversation started, watch a few film clips, and hear from various thinkers on the pros and cons of globalization. Course: 19214 $45 For: 4 sessions FAA: Sep 8-29 M 3:00pm-5:00pm CE South Building Sarita Jo Cargas, Ph.D., UNM Honors Program What Became of the Arab Spring? The horrific images coming from the Syrian Civil War, the consolidation of the military regime in Egypt and chaos in Tunisia all seem to indicate that the democratic dreams of the Arab Spring of 2010-11 have come to naught. But is that necessarily so? The continued resilience of democracy advocates in the region may indicate that large scale political and cultural shifts simply don’t follow a neat 24-hour news cycle. This combined with a more complete assessment of the American and French Revolutionary experiences indicate the democratic transformations require years, even decades to accomplish. Course: 19220 $19 For: 1 session FAA: Sep 11 Th 3:00pm-5:00pm CE South Building Ramon Flores, M.A. in Cultural Pluralism

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The Over-incarceration Crisis in the U.S. Since the late 1970’s, the incarcerated population of the U.S. has more than quadrupled. The U.S. has about 6% of the world’s population but has about 24% of the world’s prison population. There are extraordinarily high rates of incarceration of blacks and Latinos. Yet since the early 1990’s, crime rates have steadily gone down. For decades, many states have had to trim their budgets for education in order to pay for ballooning prison costs. What are the costs, what are the causes and what can be done to resolve this situation? Course: 19223 $19 For: 1 session FAA: Sep 30 T 3:00pm-5:00pm CE South Building Ramon Flores, M.A. in Cultural Pluralism The Millennials: What will the Impact of the Me. Me. Me. Generation Be? Millennials, roughly those 18-33 years old, have become a big topic for discussion for everyone from bloggers and magazine editors to CEO’s and the entertainment industry. Millenials have exited high schools and colleges into the worst job market in recent history and a large number delay traditionally adult rites of passage—moving out and marriage. They are the first post-Cold War generation and have been raised with technology many of us were only exposed to in science fiction during our formative years. They are a force to be reckoned with in all facets of American culture and made the cover of Time last year—The Me. Me. Me. Generation... and why they may save us all. Before looking at the Millennials, we will look at the generations that preceded them. Course: 19225 $19 For: 1 session FAA: Sep 3 W 10:00am-12:00pm CE South Building Howard Romanek, History/International Studies Instructor Illinois State University (Ret.) ce.unm.edu/Osher | 505-277-0077

Voter ID Requirements: Necessary to Protect the Voting Process or Newest Form of Voter Suppression? Since the 2008 election, when allegations of busloads of Mexicans traveling around Kansas to sway the vote for Obama dominated conservative news media, Voter ID at the polls has been a hot button issue. Democrats allege that voter fraud is rare and that these usually Republican-backed measures are really intended to disenfranchise groups that typically vote Democrat minorities, the poor and 18-25 year olds. Is there any actual evidence for significant or systemic voter fraud? Do Voter ID laws truly suppress the vote or are they necessary to ensure a fair process for all? What will be the impact of the Supreme Courts decision to strike a down a key section of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 that requires states with a history of racial discrimination to obtain permission from the federal government before enacting changes to their voting laws? Explore these and other questions while mid-term elections loom and 2016 waits around the corner. Course: 19234 $19 For: 1 session FAA: Sep 2 T 10:00am-12:00pm CE South Building Ramon Flores, M.A. in Cultural Pluralism Crisis in the Ukraine The situation in Ukraine is changing by the hour. What started as an internal crisis several months ago has transformed into an international crisis involving Russia, the European Union and the United States. Confused about Ukraine? You are not alone. Even people historically, culturally and professionally connected to the country have trouble getting a clear picture. Course: 19243 $19 For: 1 session FAA: Oct 2 Th 3:00pm-5:00pm CE South Building Marina Oborotova, Ph.D., Director, Albuquerque International Association 16

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Economics & Finance Theory and Practice of Modern Money In 1971, the United States, and effectively the world, abandoned gold-backed currency in favor of fiat currency. At the time, few people recognized the implications of that change, and in fact the monetary system appeared to carry on much as before. Most people today, including many commentators, most politicians, and even a few economists, still do not understand how the new currency model has expanded economic policy options. This class will cover the functional operations of modern currency in the United States, how it differs from a gold standard regime, and examine some consequences for economic policy. Students will acquire a useful tool for distinguishing legitimate economic arguments from ignorant or self-serving ones, as many policy choices are cast in monetary terms. The class will also serve as a foundation for further inquiry into macroeconomics and economic policy. Course: 19253 $19 For: 1 session FAA: Oct 22 W 1:00pm-4:00pm CE North Building Creigh Gordon, M.S., Electrical Engineering, Aficionado of Microeconomics

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Savvy Social Security for Boomers Social Security planning is complex. This course will teach you how social security works so you can avoid costly mistakes and maximize your family’s benefit. This significant asset offers you: a lifetime annuity, cost-of-living adjustments and right of survivor-ship. We’ll explore answers to the following questions: Will Social Security be there for me? How much can I expect to receive? When should I apply for Social Security benefits? How can I maximize my benefits? Will Social Security be enough to live on? Social Security is too important for guesswork. Treat this resource as a significant asset and maximize it to the greatest extent possible. The application of knowledge is power! Course: 19371 $19 For: 1 session FAA: Nov 17 M 10:00am-12:00pm Del Webb Alegria—Active Adult Community Doug Lindsey, Certified Financial Planner™ Professional, Investment Advisor Representative The Appeal of Austerity Over the last seventy-five years, European and American governments have often chosen to cut government spending in times of bank crashes, deflationary cycles and recessions, thus exacerbating the crises. History tells us that lack of government investment results in higher underemployment and longer recoveries. Austerity policies forged the economic, humanitarian and political disasters of the 1930s, contributing to the rise of nationalist forces in Germany and Japan, and ultimately, to World War II. Why does the concept of governmental belt tightening retain such appeal as an economic policy strategy? The answer may lie in more neo-Calvinistic ideas of prolificacy in adversity and punishing immorality than as an empirically based line of inquiry in economics. Explore the concept of austerity as an economic policy over the past century and it’s present day application by European and American governments. Recommended Reading: Austerity, the History of a Dangerous Idea by Mark Blyth. 18

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Course: 19383 $19 For: 1 session FAA: Nov 18 T 1:30pm-3:30pm Del Webb Alegria—Active Adult Community Ramon Flores, M.A. in Cultural Pluralism

History History of Ancient Greece Ancient Greece was one of the most formative civilizations in Western history. While never an Empire, the Greeks, and particularly the people of Athens, developed and put into practice early concepts of democracy and legal equality. Aristophanes and SophLizabeth ocles wrote classic plays describing issues important to Athenians of the 5th century Johnson BC, but which still resonate today—the social cost of warfare and the contest between loyalty to ones family and obedience to one’s government. Even after the end of the Classical period, when Athens and other Greek city-states fell under the control of Macedon and Rome, the Greeks continued to make their mark on the ancient Western world through the development of Hellenistic art, science, philosophy and religious cults. We’ll examine the history of Greece from its prehistoric period through the Classical period and into the Hellenistic Age with a particular focus on the political and intellectual advances made by the Greeks and inherited by all of Western society. Course: 19405 $45 For: 4 sessions SUA: Aug 1-22 F 10:00am-12:00pm CE South Building Lizabeth Johnson, Ph.D., UNM Honors Program

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Chronicling Change and Conflict in the French Revolution The decade of revolution that began in 1789 inspired debate over political, social, and economic order in France and attracted wide attention. The issues raised by the revolution included human rights, voter eligibility, economic disparities, and gender inequality, and they continue to inspire debate in modern times. This course will present an outline of the essential political event of the revolution and add the commentary of the people of the time in both word and image. The sources will be drawn from works of literature, drama, speeches, newspapers, letters, memoirs, paintings, engravings, and travel accounts. Course: 19413 $45 For: 4 sessions FAA: Oct 30-Nov 20 Th 2:00pm-4:00pm CE South Building Charlie Steen, Ph.D., History Professor, social and political forces of 18th century Europe Latin America in World War II Explore United States-Latin American relations during the World War II era with emphasis on political and economic issues. Highlighted in this discussion will be FDR’s Good Neighbor Policy, and how it changed as a result of the threat of fascism. We’ll discuss espionage and counterespionage and John Bratzel consider events during the war including the growth and development of the US Counter-Espionage effort, disinformation attempts, radio intercepts, and German and Japanese activities. Course: 19415 $25 For: 2 sessions FAA: Sep 17-24 W 1:30pm-3:30pm CE South Building John Bratzel, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Michigan State University

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If the Shoe Fits... Practical shoes mean protection and comfort, but Cinderella didn’t wear practical shoes to the ball. Nor would millions of women who embrace that little slip of magic that imparts status, power and sex appeal. Walk a mile or maybe a few mincing steps as we try on the history of shoes. Course: 19416 $19 For: 1 session SUB: Aug 4 M 2:00pm-4:00pm Del Webb Alegria—Active Adult Community Roberta Boggess, M.A., English, Award-Winning High School Teacher Muckraking Journalism “Whiter” milk mixed with bleach; “Greener” peas canned with copper sulfate; patent medicines based on laudanum-laced alcohol; the sane committed with the insane; safety regulations non-existent; a triumvirate of big business, corrupt politicians and easily seduced government. Welcome to America of the early 1900’s. Reform-minded journalists known as “muckrakers” raised public awareness. Equally reform-minded, Theodore Roosevelt supposedly slung his breakfast sausage out the White House window after reading of Chicago’s meat packing conditions described in Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle. Learn of Jacob Riis’s photos of New York tenements, Ida Tarbell’s exposure of Rockefeller and Standard Oil, Nellie Bly’s expose on insanity drawn from her own voluntary commitment to an asylum along with Upton Sinclair’s and others exposes which formed the popular support for Roosevelt’s Progressive Movement and for effective reform in the early 20th century. Course: 19418 $19 For: 1 session FAA: Sep 25 Th 10:00am-12:00pm CE South Building Roberta Boggess, M.A., English, Award-Winning High School Teacher

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Crusader States of the Levant From the end of the 11th century until the end of the 13th, Europeans established and held a group of small principalities in the eastern Mediterranean. These states, known as Outremer (across the sea) were conquered during the early crusades to retake the Holy Land from the Muslims who had occupied it three centuries earlier. Were these states built and maintained by holy warriors or fortune hunters? How were they maintained under constant pressures from Islamic armies? Why did they finally fall? What was their lasting effect? Course: 19421 $25 For: 2 sessions FAA: Dec 2-9 T 10:00am-12:00pm CE South Building R. Bruce Grove The Irish and their Impact on America One often hears that “on Saint Patrick’s Day, everyone is Irish.” In the 1840’s, the Great Potato Famine led one-quarter of the population of the Emerald Isle to starvation or immigration. Amid the clover and leprechauns, we seldom consider the “Irish Need Not Apply” signs that greeted these new immigrants as they arrived in America. The flood of Irish into the United States had a profound effect. In urban areas, the Irish banded together, exerting political influence such as that of notorious Tammany Hall, but were also the backbone of the police and fire departments. During the Civil War, entire regiments were composed of Irish troops, such as those of New York’s famed Irish Brigade. We’ll explore these events and the extraordinary rise of the Irish in America. Course: 19423 $25 For: 2 sessions FAA: Dec 10-17 W 10:00am-12:00pm CE South Building Howard Romanek, History/International Studies Instructor Illinois State University (Ret.)

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A Pinch of this, a Dash of That: America’s History through Cookbooks Today, cookbooks are a top-selling genre in book sales, stimulating the taste buds of cooks and non-cooks alike. Historians find rich delights in the cookbooks of earlier generations of Americans as documents of social and cultural history. We’ll examine cookbooks—from Amelia Simmons to Julia Child-to glimpse everyday events in American life and to learn about evolving tastes in food, differing concepts of nutrition and health, changes in the family, new roles for women, and much more as we sample tidbits from our nation’s past. Course: 19424 $45 For: 4 sessions FAA: Sep 9-30 T 10:00am-12:00pm CE South Building Cheryl Foote, Ph.D., Retired History Professor, Contributor to the Oxford Encyclopedia of American Food and Drink Knights Templar, Gothic Cathedrals and the Grail Nine French knights encamped in Jerusalem in 1119 CE, on the site of the original Temple of Solomon; hence they were called Knights Templar. A more mysterious and secretive group would be hard to find in history. They seem to have discovered the sacred geometry and proportions of Solomon’s temple, and took this arcane knowledge back to Europe. From 1134, eighty Gothic cathedrals were built in the next hundred years, starting at Chartres. Then Chrétien de Troyes produced the first Grail story in 1182, followed by Wolfram von Eschenbach with his Parzival. Come discover these amazing connections! Course: 19427 $19 For: 1 session FAA: Sep 23 T 2:00pm-4:00pm Del Webb Alegria—Active Adult Community Maya Sutton, Ph.D., Celtic Mythology professor and author; dual citizen with Ireland

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Over the River and through the Woods Take a Thursday in November; give a nod to the Pilgrims and Indians; roast a giant turkey and open a can of cranberry sauce; serve with a generous helping of football and finish with pumpkin pie. Most Americans engaging in this annual ritual assume that they are replicating an event that occurred in 1621 near Plymouth Rock. But we’ll look at Thanksgiving’s more complex history, recalling the nineteenth century writers who recast the event in a nostalgic glow, considering why many Native Americans renounce the holiday, and evaluating the real menu on that historic day. Course: 19430 $19 For: 1 session FAA: Nov 13 Th 10:00am-12:00pm Del Webb Alegria—Active Adult Community FAB: Nov 21 F 10:00am-12:00pm CE South Building Cheryl Foote, Ph.D., Retired History Professor, Contributor to the Oxford Encyclopedia of American Food and Drink A Mobster in the Family: Jewish Outlaws, Gangsters & Bandits From Meyer Lansky to Bernie Madoff, some Jewish Americans followed illegal paths to the American dream. Meet Jewish gangsters, outlaws and mobsters. Consider the historical/social context of American Naomi Sandweiss Jews who pursued criminal careers. Course: 19433 $19 For: 1 session FAA: Nov 7 F 10:00am-12:00pm CE South Building Naomi Sandweiss, Lecturer, Author, Jewish Albuquerque

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Romancing the Stone... The Castle of Downton Abbey Are you in love with Downton Abbey? Explore the true story behind the series. Highclere Castle, site of the fictional Downton Abbey, is saved from ruin not by Lady Cora Crawley, but by Lady Almina, illegitimate daughter of wealthy industrialist Alfred Rothchild of the Rothchild banking family. The family home rescued by his wife’s dowry, Lord Carnarvon becomes an amateur Egyptologist and financial partner of Howard Carter and witnesses the opening of King Tut’s tomb. Enter the “turn of the Century” world of British nobility and their servants, explore Egyptian archaeology including King Tut’s treasures and experience Highclere Castle as World War I changes everything “upstairs and downstairs.” Course: 19439 $35 For: 3 sessions FAA: Sep 16-30 T 1:00pm-3:00pm Jubilee Active Adult Community Roberta Boggess, M.A., English, Award-Winning High School Teacher France in the Middle Ages France in the early middle ages was shaped by its classical heritage, the infusion of new peoples and the expansion of Christianity. Bishops filled an administrative vacuum created by the fall of the Roman Empire and served to legitimize successive rulers of the new arrivals: Franks, Burgundians and Normans. The Carolingians revived the arts and letters in what has been called a Renaissance. By 1200, the Capetian Kings ruled much of modern day France and the church controlled vast wealth; literature and the arts flourished. Through illustrated lectures, readings in primary sources and class discussion, we will explore the rich history and material culture of this era. Students will also learn how to access primary sources on the web. Course: 19443 $60 For: 6 sessions FAA: Sep 3-Oct 8 W 10:00am-12:00pm CE South Building Kay Young, Humanities Fellow in U.S. and Europe ce.unm.edu/Osher | 505-277-0077

The Search for the Historical Joe McCarthy It has been sixty years since Senator Joe McCarthy was censured by the United States Senate. After six decades, passions subside, but this has not been the case for an individual for whom an era was named. The class session will be devoted to seeking the Howard Romanek “truth” about this controversial figure. Course: 19446 $19 For: 1 session FAA: Sep 10 W 10:00am-12:00pm CE South Building Howard Romanek, History/International Studies Instructor Illinois State University (Ret.) In the Shadow of the Workhouse With the Industrial Revolution, Great Britain shifted from an agrarian-to an industrial-based economy, diminishing the role of the parishes. People migrated to urban-centers. The population grew from 10.5 million in 1801 to 45 million in 1901. The problem, of poverty became almost insurmountable. Great Britains solution was the workhouse, basically a prison for the “crime” of being poor. Being old, infirm, a child, mentally or physically disabled, pregnant, evicted or underemployed were not factors that counted. Being poor was God’s punishment for flaws in character and those so-called flaws should be sequestered and controlled. Fear of the workhouse dominated the lives of the majority in Great Britain. Learn about a Christian institution that was anything but. Course: 19461 $19 For: 1 session FAA: Nov 3 M 10:00am-12:00pm La Vida Llena/Nueva Vista Creative Arts Room Roberta Boggess, M.A., English, Award-Winning High School Teacher

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Alternatives to the Workhouse The Industrial Revolution resulted in a growing middle class and a fabulously wealthy, newly arrived upper class, but not everyone benefited from these changes. The poor were sequestered in workhouses in Great Britain and poorhouses in the UnitRoberta ed States. Women who dared to be independent could be sent by male relatives to Boggess prisons, mental institutions or church-run asylums such as the Magdalene laundries. To counter such thinking, reformers such as Florence Nightingale and William Booth, the founder of the Salvation Army, advocated for those in the shadows. If you left the movie, Philomena, with unanswered questions, if you’ve heard the expression, “spending your way to the poorhouse,” or if youve ever dropped change in the Salvation Army bucket, join us and learn about these alternatives to the workhouse. This class is a sequel to 19461, In the Shadow of the Workhouse. Course: 19464 $19 For: 1 session FAA: Sep 4 Th 10:00am-12:00pm CE South Building Roberta Boggess, M.A., English, Award-Winning High School Teacher

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The Korean Peninsula: A Look Backward and a Look Forward Even before the 24-hour news cycle and leaders with names synonymous with despotism, the Korean Peninsula had seen its share of tragedy. Japanese occupation in the early twentieth century attempted to eliminate Korean culture and language. Following the War, the single Korean state was divided into two separate nations which over the past 70 years have evolved with diametrically opposed political, economic, and social systems. The United States has had involvement with Korea for over six decades. We’ll look at past events such as the Korean War and what challenges the people of Korea may be facing in the years ahead. Course: 19466 $19 For: 1 session FAA: Oct 14 T 10:00am-12:00pm CE South Building Howard Romanek, History/International Studies Instructor Illinois State University (Ret.) Celtic Women and the Law A Scottish chieftain’s wife said to the Roman empress Julia Augusta 2000 years ago about their morals: “We fulfill the demands of nature in a much better way than do you Roman women, for we consort openly with the best men, whereas you let yourselves be debauched in secret by the vilest.” Truly, Celtic women were free to choose or refuse a suitor. By law, they could own their tribal land and herds for life. In contrast, Greek and Roman women of that time were chattel—being bought, sold or killed like cattle by the men who controlled them. We’ll see what the Brehon laws granted to Celtic women, centuries before the feminist movement granted the same rights to women of our time. Course: 19469 $19 For: 1 session FAA: Oct 3 F 10:00am-12:00pm La Vida Llena/Nueva Vista Creative Arts Room Maya Sutton, Ph.D., Celtic Mythology professor and author; dual citizen with Ireland 28

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The History of the Vikings in Europe From the moment they arrived in European rivers, seas, and towns, the Vikings changed the course of European history. Viking activity in early medieval Europe has been dubbed “creative destruction” by modern economic historians. Viking trading activities, ranging from the British Isles in the West to Constantinople and Baghdad in the East, reinvigorated the European economy which had been in decline since the collapse of the Roman Empire. After this period of raiding and trading, the Vikings began to settle throughout Europe, embracing Christianity and literacy, transformations which led the Vikings into full integration with European society. We will examine Viking culture from its earliest period, pre-migration, to this period of integration. In particular, we will focus on how the Vikings changed European society and how they were, in turn, changed by European society itself. Course: 19471 $45 For: 4 sessions FAA: Sep 3-24 W 6:00pm-8:00pm CE South Building Lizabeth Johnson, Ph.D., UNM Honors Program

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The Unforgettable Teddy Roosevelt Consistently ranked by scholars among the best American Presidents, Theodore Roosevelt has been called a “conservative reformer” and a “radical progressive.” Admired and criticized by the left and the right, he called his domestic policies the “Square Deal” and promised a fair deal to the average citizen while breaking up monopolistic corporations, holding down railroad rates and guaranteeing pure food and drugs. He was the first President to speak out on conservation, expanding the national park system and the national forests. He has an honored spot on Mount Rushmore; however, one critic labeled him a “racist, imperialist, power-hungry megalomaniac.” We’ll examine the presidency of a most fascinating individual. Course: 19474 $19 For: 1 session FAA: Oct 21 T 10:00am-12:00pm La Vida Llena/Nueva Vista Creative Arts Room FAB: Dec 8 M 10:00am-12:00pm Jubilee Active Adult Community Howard Romanek, History/International Studies Instructor Illinois State University (Ret.) Medieval Germany When the Romans first came into contact with the Germans in the 1st century BC, they described the Germans as uncivilized barbarians who did not live in cities or even use coinage. Instead, the Germans were grouped into tribes, some small and some large, in which chieftains, priests, and warriors had political, spiritual, and military powers but otherwise were little distinguished from ordinary farmers and craftspeople. Once introduced to Roman culture, however, the Germanic tribes became far more hierarchical, embraced writing, and converted to Christianity. Once the western half of the Roman Empire collapsed, Germanic tribes moved in to Rome’s former provinces, including Italy, Spain, Gaul (France), and Britain, and established a handful of kingdoms that would eventually become western Europe as we know it today. In this class we will exam30

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ine Germanic society in its pre-Roman period, the period of transformation in Germanic society that led to the creation of the early medieval Germanic kingdoms, and finally the creation of the Holy Roman Empire, an entity that would play a major role in the political and religious debates of the late medieval period and the Reformation era. Course: 19476 $45 For: 4 sessions FAA: Oct 10-31 F 10:00am-12:00pm CE South Building Lizabeth Johnson, Ph.D., UNM Honors Program Anthropological Genetic Genealogy: The Romanovs and Catherine the Great Catherine the Great (1729-1796), was the most renowned and the longest-ruling female leader of Russia, reigning from 1762 until her death at the age of sixty-seven. She was born in Stettin, Pomerania, Prussia as Sophie Friederike Auguste von Anhalt-Zerbst-Dornburg, and came to power following a coup d’e tat and the assassination of her husband, Peter III, at the end of the Seven Years’ War. Russia was revitalized under her reign, growing larger and stronger than ever and becoming recognized as one of the great powers of Europe. Her connection to the Romanov Dynasty will be explored and a short film will be shown that traces her history to the Romanovs and beyond. We will also discuss which DNA markers are most identified with the Romanov bloodline. Course: 19478 $19 For: 1 session FAA: Sep 19 F 3:30pm-5:30pm CE South Building Angel R. Cervantes, Director, New Mexico DNA Project

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The DNA of Christopher Columbus The exact ethnic or national origin of Christopher Columbus has been a source of controversy since the 19th century. It is generally agreed upon by many historians that Columbusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; family was from Genoa, Italy. Angel Cervantes will show a documentary on his life and theories on his possible Angel R. origins. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll discuss his DNA markers and Cervantes what they indicate. The results may surprise you and may change the family history of Columbus. Course: 19480 $19 For: 1 session FAA: Oct 17 F 3:30pm-5:30pm CE South Building Angel R. Cervantes, Director, New Mexico DNA Project The Galileo Case Revisited Was Galileo Galilei the victim of a dogmatic Catholic Church? Prevailing thought is that Galileo was unjustly persecuted. In 1992, the Edict of Inquisition against Galileo was lifted. Does the trial of Galileo in 1633 and the events leading up to the trial need to be revisited? Is there a side of the story that has not been heard? What are the challenges that confront one when looking at a controversial episode from the past? What are the important questions that need to be asked when looking at the conflict between religion and science? Course: 19485 $19 For: 1 session SUA: Aug 14 Th 1:30pm-3:30pm CE South Building Howard Romanek, History/International Studies Instructor Illinois State University (Ret.)

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Castas, DNA and Identity In colonial Spanish America, civil rights and responsibilities were based directly on the degree of European blood that a person had. Racial classifications were highly elaborated, and minor distinctions in ancestry were carefully recorded. While these terms have highly precise definitions, in actual practice they were often used based on impressions of skin color rather than definite knowledge of ancestry. In addition, when racial distinctions were made, they may have been determined by the individuals present or arbitrarily by a priest or official recording the information. The connection of the Castas system in colonial New Spain will be explored. The instructor will show how DNA studies compare to the Spanish Castas system and the ramifications on modern identity. He will also discuss which families reflect the Castas system through DNA analysis. Course: 19486 $19 For: 1 session FAA: Nov 7 F 3:30pm-5:30pm CE South Building Angel R. Cervantes, Director, New Mexico DNA Project Anthropological Genetic Genealogy: The Rus and the Rurik Dynasty Rurik was a Varangian chieftain who gained control of Ladoga in 862, built the Holmgard settlement near Novgorod, and founded the Rurik Dynasty, which ruled Kievan Rus (and later Grand Duchy of Moscow and Tsardom of Russia) until the 17th century. A short film will be shown that traces the history of the Rus and the Rurik Dynasty. We will also discuss which DNA markers are most identified with the bloodline of Rurik. Course: 19489 $19 For: 1 session SUA: Aug 1 F 3:30pm-5:30pm CE South Building Angel R. Cervantes, Director, New Mexico DNA Project

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A History of Russia and Eastern Europe We’ll survey the history of Russia and Eastern Europe from their conversion to Christianity in the tenth century to the regime of Putin. Cultural developments and topics such as Slavic origins, Eastern Orthodoxy, Russian Tsardom, Nationalism, the rise and fall of the Soviet Union and the current crisis will be discussed. Course: 19490 $95 For: 10 sessions FAA: Aug 1-Oct 3 F 1:00pm-3:00pm CE South Building Charles Truxillo, Ph.D., Latin American Expert

Literature & Writing The Life and Times of C.S. Lewis Children know him as the author of the “Chronicles of Narnia”. Fantasy buffs know him as the author of a science fiction trilogy and as a friend of J R R Tolkien. Christians the world over recognize him as one of the greatest defenders of Christian theology of the 20th century. Academic, poet, novelist Jane Ellen and medievalist, Jack (as he was known to his friends) was a complex yet deeply inspirational person. Come and explore the life, works and spirituality of Clive Staples Lewis, including the story of the great love of his life, Joy Gresham. Course: 19501 $19 For: 1 session FAA: Nov 17 M 1:00pm-3:00pm Del Webb Alegria—Active Adult Community Jane Ellen, Composer, Performer, Lecturer, and Recording Artist

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Literature and the Environment: Barry Lopez and Terri Tempest Williams It is said that even though there is much beyond the nominal known, to name nature is to know it and remember it. This assertion informs much of scientific typology as well as nature writing, and much of visual Robert Gish art and the history of painting probe our understanding, our very definition of “Nature.” This course will test this assertion by reading and discussing sundry works by contemporary naturalist writers Terri Tempest Williams and Barry Lopez. Course: 19502 $45 For: 4 sessions FAA: Nov 4-25 T 10:00am-12:00pm CE South Building Robert F. Gish, Ph.D., English Professor, Distinguished Scholar and Author Nature as Art: Henry David Thoreau and Robert Frost Nature famously reiterates itself in art, be it visual or written. Whether it be mimetic, realistic, photographic, or impressionistic and imagined, art and nature are indeed kindred spirits whether as source or subject. This course will explore the implications of this fascinating relationship as expressed in the writings of Henry David Thoreau and Robert Frost. Course: 19503 $45 For: 4 sessions FAA: Sep 4-25 Th 1:00pm-3:00pm CE South Building Robert F. Gish, Ph.D., English Professor, Distinguished Scholar and Author

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E-Publishing: The Wave of the Future Do you have a story to share or are you looking for a wider audience for your traditional print book? One-third of American adults own an e-reader. E-books require little expense to produce and distribute and smartphones and personal tablet computers have offered alternatives to the traditional print-book publishing paradigm. Explore the ins-and-outs of E-book publishing and create a final product for distribution to the E-book universe. Course: 19504 $45 For: 2 sessions FAA: Oct 18-25 Sa 1:00pm-4:00pm CE South Building Sarah Baker, Author of 21 novels & E-books, including the Dassas Cormier Mystery Series. Grammar for Writers Whether you are seeking publication for your work or simply hoping to more effectively utilize the written word, Grammer for Writers is a refresher on sentence mechanics and usage. Use the semi-colon with confidence. Avoid unnecessary commas. Manage antecedent/pronoun agreement and more. Course: 19508 $25 For: 1 session FAA: Nov 18 T 1:00pm-4:00pm CE South Building Dodici Azpadu, Ph.D., M.F.A., Author and Workshop Leader How to Read a Poem Have you ever read a poem and wondered what the heck is going on? Or, to paraphrase the poet T. S. Eliot, have you “had the experience but missed the meaning?” If you have been wanting to reconnect with poetry, but the last time you did was in high school or college, and you’re feeling a little rusty or uncertain, then this class is for you. In two hours, you will learn eight simple ways to help you make more sense of and get more pleasure from the poems you read. 36

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Course: 19509 $19 For: 1 session FAA: Dec 5 F 10:00am-12:00pm CE South Building Lance W. Ozier, M.A., English and Poetry The Joy of Writing Poetry This class is for those who enjoy writing poems, but have never taken the endeavor seriously. We’ll start each class by reading and discussing exemplary poems about the natural world, family, hardship, and love. Then we’ll write, read, and revise our in-class efforts using as series of prompts and revision strategies. We will emphasize expression rather than technique, but we will discuss form as participants wish. Course: 19512 $60 For: 6 sessions FAA: Aug 26-Sep 30 T 1:00pm-3:00pm CE South Building Dodici Azpadu, Ph.D., M.F.A., Author and Workshop Leader Holmes and Potter: Sherlock Comes to Hogwarts At first glance, Sherlock Holmes and Harry Potter have nothing in common. Potter is a teenager living in a magical boarding school, whereas Holmes deals with Victorian crime in London. Holmes is analytical and deductive whereas Potter relies on emotions and intuition to solve his problems. In this way, they both serve as investigators as they go about solving crimes in their own respective worlds. We’ll analyze these two characters relative to psychology, sociology, and philosophy, their similarities as well as the motivation and reasoning behind their actions. As a result, not only will we better understand the role each plays in their respective societies, but students will be able to learn to analyze finite details to solve their own mysteries. Course: 19513 $45 For: 4 sessions FAA: Oct 30-Nov 20 Th 2:00pm-4:00pm CE South Building Malaka Friedman, BA, English and Psychology ce.unm.edu/Osher | 505-277-0077

Scandinavian Crime Wave: Mysteries in a Cold Climate After reading The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo trilogy, Henning Mankell, and Jo Nesbø, what’s next? We will explore the world of Scandinavian crime fiction beginning with Maj Sjowall and Per Wahloo, the first internationally known Scandinavian mystery Kate Luger writers. Why is Nordic Noir so popular? Does landscape play a prime role in the Scandinavian crime fiction? Do mystery writers from Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland share geographical themes? Are national differences evident in their crime stories? How is Scandinavian crime writing influenced by the long shadow of WWII and the collapse of the Soviet Union? Jussi Adler-Olsen, Arnaldur Indridason, Karen Fossum, Hakan Nesser, and Leif G.W. Persson are but a few of the writers to be presented in class. Nordic Noir TV series will also be discussed. Class participants will receive detailed reading lists as well as an introduction to Internet sites devoted to Scandinavian mysteries. Course: 19524 $35 For: 3 sessions FAA: Nov 6-20 Th 6:30pm-8:30pm CE South Building FAB: Oct 21-Nov 4 T 10:00am-12:00pm Del Webb Alegria—Active Adult Community Kate Luger, MLS, Retired Reference Librarian

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The Haunted Soul of Edgar Allen Poe: Tales of Mystery & Macabre Edgar Allan Poe’s detective and horror stories probe the haunting of doppelgangers, shadow selves, and mental demons. This course will explore three of Poe’s classic short stories: “The Purloined Letter,” “The Fall of the House of Usher,” and “The Cask of Amontillado” and a dozen or so of his poems. Through analysis and discussion, we will examine man’s best and worst identities while exploring the universal mysteries. These include the predicament of being born to die, the wonderment and phantoms of not only Poe’s, but of humanity’s haunted soul. Course: 19533 $45 For: 4 sessions FAA: Oct 8-29 W 3:00pm-5:00pm CE South Building Robert F. Gish, Ph.D., English Professor, Distinguished Scholar and Author John Donne was a Rock Star Born into a Catholic family in Protestant England in the 1500s, the poet John Donne squandered his youth on women, leisure, and travel. His early work was erotic with satirical, unconventional metaphors; but by the time he died, he had become devoted to one woman and one church—the Church of England for which he served as Dean of St. Paul’s. His sermons forged such a fertile path that crowds gathered to hear him speak with the same adulation shown rock stars today. “No man is an island,” “For whom the bell tolls,” and “Death be not proud” are some of his famous lines. His life became conventional, but his writing never was. Explore the life of John Donne and learn why he is a master of metaphysical poetry. Course: 19535 $35 For: 3 sessions FAA: Nov 5-19 W 2:00pm-4:00pm CE South Building Roberta Boggess, M.A., English, Award-Winning High School Teacher ce.unm.edu/Osher | 505-277-0077

Contemporary Short Stories The Best American Short Stories of 2013 (Mariner Books, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt) is the source book for this seminar-like class in the contemporary short story. Participants will read and comment on the shift from “one incident, one narDodici Azpadu rator, one point of view” to short story techniques that reflect the global reach of information exchange. The class is designed for those who love to read good writing, as well as for those who practice writing fiction. The instructor will lecture and will facilitate participant discussions. The text is available in bookstores and online, used for under $10. Reading selections will be emailed to participants before the first week of class. Course: 19537 $45 For: 4 sessions FAA: Oct 20-Nov 10 M 1:00pm-3:00pm CE South Building Dodici Azpadu, Ph.D., M.F.A., Author and Workshop Leader Contemporary Poetry Join other lovers of poetry for a class devoted to The Best American Poetry of 2013 (Scribner). The class is designed for participants who write poetry and for those who enjoy reading it. The instructor will lecture, opening access to poems that “make no sense” and will also facilitate discussion of selections from the pages of premier poetry periodicals. The text is available in bookstores and online, used for under $10. Reading selections will be emailed to participants before the first week of class. Course: 19539 $45 For: 4 sessions FAA: Oct 21-Nov 11 T 1:00pm-3:00pm CE South Building Dodici Azpadu, Ph.D., M.F.A., Author and Workshop Leader

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John Milton Matters in Our Time Paradise Lost is an accessible and essential work. Milton’s Biblical scholarship, dramatic sensibility, and organ-toned poetry are perfectly suited to our time’s abiding issues, including the responsibility of freedom and challenges of free will. A Puritan Poet, his Timothy McIntire great epic poem may seem off-putting or inaccessible, but this session will allow you to love John Milton and discover his timeless works. Course: 19548 $19 For: 1 session SUA: Aug 7 Th 10:00am-12:00pm CE South Building Timothy R. McIntire, Ed.S. The Art of Thoughtful Letter Writing Would your friends rather receive your holiday form letter or a fruitcake? Of course they’d rather receive the fruitcake because it’s not as dry as your letter! In two painless classes, you will be writing a Pulitzer-Prize winning letter that will have your friends Helen Mullane asking you in February if they’re still on your sacred holiday card list. We’ll go beyond the seasonal letter and will include writing the difficult condolence letters, letters of encouragement and the forgotten “Thank You” note. The fine art of thoughtful letter writing crosses all generations, cultures and backgrounds and can never be replaced with texting or emails. Course: 19550 $25 For: 2 sessions FAA: Oct 16-23 Th 2:00pm-4:00pm CE South Building Helen Mullane

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Ernest Hemingway’s Nick Adams Stories Before he ever wrote a novel, Hemingway wrote a series of connected stories about a protagonist who shares many characteristics of the author. This course will cover the life of Nick Adams, the Midwestern doctor’s son who hunts and fishes, is seriously wounded in World War I, and eventually becomes a writer. The course will emphasize the fictional more than the autobiographical elements of the stories. Course: 19553 $45 For: 4 sessions FAA: Oct 2-23 Th 2:00pm-4:00pm CE South Building Robert Fleming, Ph.D., UNM Professor Emeritus Writing True: Memoir and Memoir-Based Fiction “What happened is not what matters; what matters is the larger sense the writer is able to make of what happened.” ~Vivian Gornick. How do we arrive at the truth of our stories? For some, the path lies in writing memoir; for others, in writing fiction. Still Connie Josefs others find themselves moving back and forth between the two. In this class, members will use fact, memory and imagination to transform life experiences into stories that are emotionally true, whether memoir or fiction. Weekly format provides writing prompts, supportive feedback and critique, as well as discussions of craft and the illusive boundary between fiction and memoir. Prerequisite: Writing Memoir (19589) or permission from the instructor. Course: 19556 $70 For: 6 sessions FAA: Oct 7-Nov 11 T 10:00am-12:00pm CE South Building Connie Josefs, M.F.A.

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The Craft of Creative Writing Do you have ideas for fiction or non-fiction stories, but don’t know how to get them on paper for others to enjoy? Using commentary on participant work, we will focus on narrative arc, character, point of view, conflict, stylistics (tone, pacing, diction), and sentence mechanics. This course is designed for writers who want a refresher in the craft of writing and are willing to give and take feedback. Participants are strongly encouraged to share “air time” in a respectful manner. Course: 19584 $70 For: 6 sessions FAA: Aug 25-Oct 6 M 1:00pm-3:00pm Note: Class will not meet on Sep 1. CE South Building Dodici Azpadu, Ph.D., M.F.A., Author and Workshop Leader Writing Memoir What memories do you carry with you, moments that make your life your own? Memoir invites us to unpack those moments and render them into story. This ongoing class is designed for members who want guidance, inspiration and writing exercises to launch or continue their memoir writing. Weekly format provides writing prompts, discussions of craft, supportive feedback and critique. Experienced and aspiring writers welcome. Course: 19589 $70 For: 6 sessions FAA: Oct 9-Nov 13 Th 10:00am-12:00pm CE South Building Connie Josefs, M.F.A.

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Joyful Journaling Do you have a desire to keep a journal but feel guilty when you don’t write? Do you only write about negative life experiences? What if you couldn’t wait to open your journal to create and write about your life? In this class we will explore ways to help you develop a journaling practice that Amanda Cisco fosters creativity and self-nourishment. You will learn some journaling techniques, ideas for creative journal entry topics, and ways to keep yourself inspired and coming back to the page because you want to, not because it’s an obligation. Classes will be used for writing and embellishing your journals and also discussion of journaling practices. Note: Materials Fee of $10 is payable to the instructor at the beginning of the first class. Course: 19591 $45 For: 4 sessions FAA: Aug 21-Sep 11 Th 10:00am-12:00pm La Vida Llena/Nueva Vista Creative Arts Room FAB: Oct 16-Nov 6 Th 10:00am-12:00pm Del Webb Alegria—Active Adult Community Amanda Cisco, B.A., English

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Music & Theater Erich Wolfgang Korngold: King of the Swashbucklers The Hungarian-born, Viennese-trained composer, Erich Wolfgang Korngold is best remembered today for his 1930s film scores, especially the Errol Flynn swashbucklers. Like many film composers in cinema’s Golden Age, his rich orchestrations and lush harmonies reflect the Late Romantic tradition of Wagner, Richard Strauss, Puccini and Mahler. It’s just that he did it better. But less well known is that he was also a composer of ‘serious’ compositions which get far less play today. In this class we’ll explore the classic film scores like Captain Blood, The Sea Hawk, Kings Row, and Robin Hood as well as works like the opera Die Tote Stadt and the Violin Concerto. Course: 19612 $19 For: 1 session FAA: Nov 4 T 3:00pm-5:00pm CE South Building Bryan Stoneburner, M.A. Unraveling the Mystery: How Music Works Welcome back to the third installment of our hands-on exploration of basic musical concepts. With the help of a keyboard we will continue to explore and discuss the puzzling musical questions that keep you from getting a good night’s sleep, including music theory, appreciation, history, trivia, instrumentation and much, much more. Future classes will continue to be scheduled according to class interest. Course: 19614 $19 For: 1 session FAA: Nov 10 M 3:00pm-5:00pm CE South Building Jane Ellen, Lecturer, Composer, Performing and Recording Artist

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Buddy Holly and The Day the Music Died Music critic Bruce Eder once wrote that Buddy Holly was “the single most influential creative force in early rock and roll.” Less than two years after the hit “That’ll Be the Day” was released, his tragic death in a plane crash cut short his success as a rock and roll pioneer. Immortalized in the song “American Pie”, Holly’s remarkable innovations would inspire generations of musicians to come. Course: 19627 $19 For: 1 session FAA: Oct 23 Th 1:00pm-3:00pm Jubilee Active Adult Community Jane Ellen, Lecturer, Composer, Performing and Recording Artist Oh, What a Lovely War! The Music of World War I Many who suffered the horrors of war in the past century were reluctant to talk about their experiences. Soldiers throughout history, however, have always used music as a coping mechanism, and their songs (which can contain a sub-text of anti-war sentiment) live on and continue to tell their story. This class will explore the music of The War to End All Wars by looking at the songs and reminiscences of the soldiers themselves (including violinist Fritz Kreisler), as well as the film “Oh! What a Lovely War”. Course: 19629 $19 For: 1 session SUB: Aug 11 M 2:00pm-4:00pm CE South Building Jane Ellen, Lecturer, Composer, Performing and Recording Artist

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Female Singers of the Hit Parade: The Girls Next Door Female singers were good for business in the glory days of the Big Band Era. Always dubbed “girl singers” regardless of age, these stellar vocalists were far more than just another pretty face. Many went on to successful careers as solo artists in both popular and jazz fields. This retrospective will look at the work of four phenomenal ladies: the first session will look at Rosemary Clooney and Jo Stafford, while the second session will focus on Patti Page and Peggy Lee. Course: 19632 $25 For: 2 sessions FAA: Nov 7-14 F 2:00pm-4:00pm La Vida Llena/Nueva Vista Creative Arts Room Jane Ellen, Lecturer, Composer, Performing and Recording Artist Folk Music across Time and Culture: Defining Generations through Song Traditional folk music has been defined in several ways: as music that develops and evolves through oral tradition, as music of the lower classes and as music from unknown composers. It’s contrasted with commercial and classical styles and is the mantle often given to old songs with no known composers. The only two constants for a folk song are the story telling aspect of the lyrics and the melody. During the mid-20th century, a new form of popular folk music evolved from traditional folk music, reaching a zenith in the 1960’s. Many of our “popular songs” have long and colorful histories. These wonderful songs with similar themes have emerged from every culture, educating and entertaining generation after generation through the centuries. Join recording and performing artist, Chris Nolan on a musical journey through traditional and popular folk songs. Course: 19633 $19 For: 1 session FAA: Oct 23 Th 6:00pm-8:00pm CE South Building Chris Nolan, M.A., Music Composition, Educator, Recording and Performing Artist ce.unm.edu/Osher | 505-277-0077

Gloria in Excelsis Deo “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing.” Is there something happening in the “Little Town of Bethlehem?” “Mary, Did you Know?” that “The First Noel” would become the basis for a body of music known today as Christmas carols? The birth of Jesus may have occurred roughly 2,000 years ago, but the music associated with his birth and the celebration of Christmas did not evolve for another millennia. Why did the evolution take so long? What forms did it take, and are those forms still evident in traditional carols today? Join Jane and Bobbie for “Twelve Days of Christmas” as we answer these questions. Course: 19637 $25 For: 1 session FAA: Dec 4 Th 2:00pm-4:00pm CE South Building Roberta Boggess, M.A., English, Award-Winning High School Teacher; Jane Ellen, Lecturer, Composer, Performing and Recording Artist Christmas as Excess Let’s face it, at any other time of the year, garlands, glitter, sequins and velvet would be considered tawdry. But at Christmas, the more glitz, the better. Thank the Victorians for festive overabundance. We may not be Victorians today, but we still pay homage to Victorian excess in every ladies’ magazine at Christmas and in most American homes. Join Rudolph, Frosty, Jane and Bobbie in our one-horse open sleigh. We’ll be singing the songs we love to sing without a single stop. We hope you’ll be near our fireplace as the chestnuts go Pop, Pop, Pop! Course: 19639 $25 For: 1 session FAA: Dec 11 Th 2:00pm-4:00pm CE South Building Roberta Boggess, M.A., English, Award-Winning High School Teacher; Jane Ellen, Lecturer, Composer, Performing and Recording Artist

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American Songwriters (Johnny Mercer and Yip Harburg) Part three in a series of programs on the Great American Songbook features Johnny Mercer and E Y Harburg. Mercer, with more than 1,000 songs to his credit, was undoubtedly one of the greatest lyricists of all time; he was also a composer, singer, actor, and co-founder of Capitol Records. Yip Harburg was an American popular song lyricist who worked with many well-known composers; he quickly became known as Broadway’s social conscience and was a unique contributor to 20th century musical theatre. A wide selection of recordings will accompany this presentation. Course: 19640 $19 For: 1 session FAA: Oct 29 W 1:00pm-3:00pm Del Webb Alegria—Active Adult Community Jane Ellen, Lecturer, Composer, Performing and Recording Artist The Australian Didgeridoo The didgeridoo is the oldest human wind instrument still played within the culture from which it came. We’ll discuss the place of the didgeridoo and bimli (clap sticks) in Australian ritual, as well as several other aspects of Australian indigenous culture. Play the didgeridoo for meditation/relaxation, reduce snoring/sleep apnea, or to amaze & astound your friends! This beginning/intermediate class will guide you through all aspects of playing the didgeridoo from clarifying the drone to vocalizing, creating animal sounds, designing patterns, and tested, effective ways to achieve two quite different types of circular breathing. Practice didgeridoos are available or bring your own! Note: A $25 fee payable to the instructor covers a step-by-step manual plus Playing The Didgeridoo, a DVD by Charles Eaton—player, teacher, and maker of fine didgeridoos. Course: 19647 $45 For: 4 sessions FAA: Oct 7-28 T 1:00pm-3:00pm CE South Building Charles Eaton, Ph.D., Maker of Fine Didgeridoos ce.unm.edu/Osher | 505-277-0077

Science & Technology The Science of Light Light is all around us, yet what we perceive is only a small part of the electromagnetic spectrum. Our color perception exists at the boundary between physics and biology. Come and explore the nature of light, reflection, refraction and color. Learn why truckers have signs that say “if you cannot see my mirrors, I cannot see you.” Find out why it is difficult to figure out if a child is colorblind, and why your printer ink comes in three colors. Explore other real life examples of our interaction with light with “hands (and eyes)” on demonstrations. Course: 19703 $19 For: 1 session FAA: Sep 27 Sa 2:00pm-4:00pm CE South Building Carmen Sorge, Ph.D., UNM Honors Program Origins of Modern Science A History of Science from Copernicus to Newton Only 500 years ago, most people thought the Earth was the center of the universe and that there were only four elements: earth, air, water, and fire. In this class you’ll learn how five men and a propitious sequence of Lance Ozier historical events including two supernovas and the Black Plague changed that view forever. And you’ll learn how science itself changed from mystical lore and reliance on ancient authority to an organized activity of measurement, testing, and revision of theories that has made possible our modern world. Course: 19715 $19 For: 1 session FAA: Sep 16 T 2:00pm-4:00pm Del Webb Alegria—Active Adult Community Lance W. Ozier, B.S., Applied Mathematics

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Fracking: A Curse or a Blessing? There continues to be a great deal of talk in the media about the problems associated with fracking for oil and gas. While the number of print-inches in the media seems to climb unabated, the amount of real information (as compared to opinion) seems to dwindle with each passing blurb. We in New Dave Weinberg Mexico have both hailed and condemned fracking as a practice locally and nationally. What is it really? Does it pollute the aquifer? Does it create earthquakes? Is there science behind it, or is it just the latest gadget of an industry that deserves much suspicion? Can it deliver energy independence? Course: 19718 $25 For: 2 sessions FAA: Aug 18-25 M 2:00pm-4:00pm Del Webb Alegria—Active Adult Community Dave Weinberg, Ph.D., Geology A World Made of Strings? String Theory for Non-Physicists Are you curious about String Theory? Have you heard of it, but you don’t know why it’s important or what it sets out to do? Join us for a one-night discussion of String Theory, where it came from, where it’s going, and Caitlin Rochford what it could mean for our understanding of the universe. No previous physics knowledge is necessary! Course: 19724 $19 For: 1 session FAA: Oct 14 T 6:00pm-8:00pm CE South Building Caitlin Rochford, Ph.D., Experimental Condensed Matter Physics

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Historical Geology This is the story of the history of geology: from the time of Steno (1638-1686), when the principles of stratigraphy (rock strata) were established, up to the present day. We will discuss how the Geologic Column is based on relative time, and how we know that the age of planet Earth is 4.54 billion years old based on absolute time and the radioactive dating of rock. We will uncover how the true nature of fossils in rocks was determined, and how William Smith (1769-1837) constructed the worlds first geologic map by observing the regular sequence of fossil organisms over the entire planet. We will also examine some of the great controversies in the Earth Sciences, such as catastrophism and uniformitarianism; the Ice Ages; mass extinctions, such as that of the dinosaurs; the discovery of time; and other fascinating subjects. Course: 19727 $35 For: 3 sessions FAA: Nov 5-19 W 10:00am-12:00pm CE South Building Carol A. Hill, Geologist and Author Poisonous Snakes and Snake Bite Poisoning A discussion of the toxicology and treatment for venomous snakes of North America, the natural history or rattlesnakes and other venomous snakes from around the world. Topics covered include: poisonous snakes of the USA, descriptions & distribution, rattlesnakes their private lives, venom John H. Trestrail & its effects, the basics of treatment of the snake envenomed patient both in the “field” and in the hospital setting, and prevention techniques to avoid snake bites. Course: 19731 $19 For: 1 session SUA: Aug 8 F 1:00pm-3:00pm CE South Building John H. Trestrail III, BS Pharm, FAACT, DABAT, Clinical & Forensic Toxicologist, Author, Speaker 52

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Geology of the Pacific Islands The five main islands of Hawaii—Kauai, Oahu, Moloki, Maui, and the Big Island—were formed by the Pacific Plate progressively moving northwest over a hot spot in the Earth’s mantle. Midway Island is a part of the Hawaiian chain. Tahiti and the rest of the French Polynesia islands are due to the Pacific Plate moving northwest over another series of hot spots. First, an island volcano forms directly over the hot spot, then a barrier reef forms around the volcano as erosion occurs, and finally in the last stages of the island’s existence, an atoll forms. New Zealand and Samoa are not forming over a hot spot but where the Earth’s crust is being subducted along the Indo-Australian Plate and Pacific Plate boundary. Guam, the largest of the Mariana Islands, was created by the collision of the Pacific and Philippine Sea tectonic plates and is the closest land mass to the Mariana Trench, the deepest point on planet Earth. Little Easter Island—the westernmost and most remote of the Pacific Islands—formed at the contact of the Pacific Plate with the South American Plate. Learn about plate techtonics and the forces that have shaped the Pacific Islands. Course: 19734 $25 For: 2 sessions FAA: Dec 3-10 W 1:00pm-3:00pm CE South Building Carol A. Hill, Geologist and Author

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Geology of the National Parks We will cover a number of geology-type parks—canyon parks (Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce) to mountain parks (Guadalupe Mountains, Rocky Mountain, Yosemite, Grand Teton), to volcanic parks (Mt. Rainier/Mt. St. Helens, Hawaiian Islands) to cave parks (Carlsbad, Mammoth) to sand dunes (Great Sand Dunes, White Sands). In order to understand the different geologic features in American parks, we will first learn the basics principles of geology about the three types of rocks (igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary) and how they form, and about plate tectonics being the driving force for the geology we see on planet Earth. Course: 19786 $70 For: 8 sessions FAA: Sep 3-Oct 22 W 1:00pm-3:00pm CE South Building Carol A. Hill, Geologist and Author

Philosophy & Religion Buddhism Buddhism appeals to many Westerners because it is nonjudgmental, requires no faith, and teaches ways to reduce suffering. It encourages personal responsibility, mindfulness, and compassion for ourselves and others. In this class we’ll discuss the life and times of the prince who became the Buddha, his search for enlightenment, his teachings, the historical development of Buddhism, plus current branches and their practices. We’ll also discuss the work of some present-day teachers including the Dalai Lama, Thich Nhat Hanh, and prominent American authors. We’ll have slide shows, videos, and readings, as well as discussions. This class assumes no prior knowledge, but also goes into reasonable depth to interest those with some previous experience.

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Course: 19813 $45 For: 4 sessions SUA: Aug 4-25 M 10:00am-12:00pm CE South Building FAA: Oct 22-Nov 12 W 10:00am-12:00pm Del Webb Alegria—Active Adult Community Jon Nimitz, Ph.D., Workshop Leader The Bible in Popular Culture: An Introduction Easily one of the best-selling books of all time, the Bible is actually a collection of books and letters written in three languages, by multiple authors, across the centuries. Responsible for influencing human history perhaps more than any other volume, it eventually entered the popular vernacular resulting in popular quotes and misquotes, strange ideas and misconceptions, and—of course, never-ending disputes. This introductory two-part class will explore the background of the documents, the history of its versions, and attempt to unravel some of the popular Biblically-based stories, myths, and misconceptions that permeate western culture. Course: 19816 $25 For: 2 sessions FAA: Dec 1-8 M 2:00pm-4:00pm CE South Building Jane Ellen, Lecturer, Composer, Performing and Recording Artist

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Our Muslim Neighbors Islam is the fastest-growing religion in the world; it may also be the most misunderstood. There are now more Muslims in America than Jews or Presbyterians. There are over 1400 mosques in the United States. This illustrated lecture will review the Five Pillars of Islam and Mohammed the prophet of Islam. The growth of Islam in America will be traced through several Black National movements especially Malcolm X and the Black Muslims. A rapid increase in Muslim population came with immigration reforms in 1964. These reforms ushered in a generation of educated, Americanized immigrant Muslims. Demographics, national population statistics and political associations will be discussed. Islam in New Mexico is a special feature. The future of Islam in America is speculated. Course: 19817 $19 For: 1 session FAA: Oct 10 F 2:00pm-4:00pm CE South Building FAB: Nov 4 T 2:00pm-4:00pm Del Webb Alegria—Active Adult Community Ned O’Malia, Ph.D., UNM Honors Program

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“Walk this Way” A History of Religion “Walk this way” a pun derived from an old vaudeville joke lends the history of religions a bit of humor and may give us a different understanding of the way we walk, religiously. Beginning with animism and up to emerging ways of walking, including new steps in Roman Catholicism; we will map a Kathryn Johnson history of religion and attempt to trace our Cameron own paths of belief and practice. In addition to images and words presented for our guidance, our attitudes and beliefs act as an inner compass to select what directions we take. How does our human perception of the divine get interpreted and expressed in such a way that we become part of the history of religion? The course will employ long term and short term memory, as well as other learning modes, including visual, kinesthetic, emotional and rational. Course: 19819 $45 For: 4 sessions FAA: Sep 4-25 Th 3:30pm-5:00pm CE South Building Kathryn Johnson Cameron, Ph.D., Columbia University, Sacred Writing and Culture

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The Faces of God: Religion and Spirituality in the 21st Century We live in a changing spiritual age, where former religious beliefs are evolving into greater social equality, cooperation, environmental awareness, and personal connection with the Divine. Science has transformed our view of the cosmos. Many people have rejected religion entirely, while others seek greater spiritual awakening. In this class we’ll review the history, beliefs, practices, and changes occurring in many religious and spiritual traditions of the world. These include Near Eastern (Christianity, Judaism, Islam), Far Eastern (Buddhism, Taoism), nature-based (Native American, Shinto, African, Pagan), and others. We’ll discuss several teachers and gurus (Amma, Gurdjieff, Aurobindo etc.) plus spiritual aids and practices such as sweat lodges, Tarot, and channeling. Come join us in this exciting exploration, and discover something useful. Course: 19820 $60 For: 6 sessions FAA: Aug 29-Oct 3 F 10:00am-12:00pm CE South Building David Johnson, Ph.D., Emeritus Professor of English Jon Nimitz, Ph.D., Workshop Leader

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The Mystery of the Dead Sea Scrolls For more than 60 years, the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls has fascinated the public, while the scrolls themselves have continued to be the subject of endless debate and speculation. Discovered between 1947 and 1956 in caves near the northwestern shore of the Dead Sea, the texts of the Dead Sea Scrolls are of great religious and historical significance. They include some of the only known surviving copies of Biblical documents made before 100 B.C.E. and preserve evidence of late Second Temple Judaism. This class will present an introduction to the history of the scrolls, an overview of their content, and will examine their significance in the fields of Biblical Archaeology and Biblical Scholarship. Videos and handouts will help to amplify our study of one of Judaisms most fascinating treasures. Course: 19831 $25 For: 2 sessions FAA: Oct 20-27 M 3:00pm-5:00pm CE South Building Jane Ellen, Lecturer, Composer, Performing and Recording Artist Hildegard of Bingen Journey into the “Little Renaissance” to meet one of its most fascinating residents: Hildegard of Bingen, who distinguished herself as a remarkable woman at a time in history when women were generally considered unremarkable. Hildegard wrote theological and visionary works, wrote about natural history and documented the medicinal uses of plants, composed music and poetry which defied the conventions of her time, and founded a vibrant religious order. We’ll examine her phenomenal life, and take an in depth look at her music. Course: 19844 $19 For: 2 sessions FAA: Sep 18-25 Th 3:00pm-5:00pm CE South Building Jane Ellen, Lecturer, Composer, Performing and Recording Artist ce.unm.edu/Osher | 505-277-0077

Psychology & Health Yoga For Folks Over Fifty It’s never too late and you are not too old or stiff to begin to explore the wonders and benefits of Yoga practice. This series of classes will be geared to the older beginner. If you are dealing with painful knees or feet, arthritis, osteoporosis, issues of balance or the proverbial midlife crisis, you will discover how to use commonly available props and postures to help alleviate these conditions and begin to reverse the aging process. So if you are 50+ or merely feel like you’ve lived half a century, open up to the best years of your life with Yoga! Note: Not a medical class—call instructor to discuss any serious condition before signing up. Note: Free Osher Membership with this class. Course: 06461 $95 For: 8 sessions FAA: Aug 7-Sep 25 Th 4:00pm-5:15pm FAB: Oct 2-Nov 20 Th 4:00pm-5:15pm High Desert Yoga—Nob Hill Judy Mortellaro Weight Lifting for Seniors This introductory course in weight lifting is held specifically for seniors with little or no prior lifting experience. Several studies have illustrated the importance of developing and maintaining strength for senior citizens in particular. Class participants will be shown proper weight lifting techniques using light to moderate weights based on individual strength. Women and men ages 55 plus are welcome! Enrollment is limited to 12 seniors with no serious health complications. Reserve your spot today! Note: Free Osher Membership with this class. Course: 06496 $155 For: 13 sessions FAA: Sep 15-Oct 13 MWF 9:00am-11:00am Mike’s Iron Gym Joseph Behrend, Certified Personal Fitness Trainer, Owner of One on One Fitness 60

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Dreamwork Working with our dreams leads us into the realm of the unconscious which uses symbols, images and patterns to communicate with the conscious mind. Dreams can help us to solve problems, give us valuable insights and aid us in our journey toward Gay greater health and wholeness—if we pay Witherington attention to them and learn to understand their messages. The first session will focus on some basics of dream interpretation with an emphasis on the Jungian techniques of amplification, active imagination and archetypal symbols. The second session will focus on the dream work itself with plenty of time for students to work with significant dreams both with paper exercises and through verbal sharing and instructor guided interpretation. Course: 19862 $25 For: 2 sessions FAA: Nov 1-8 Sa 1:30pm-3:30pm Del Webb Alegria—Active Adult Community Gay Witherington, M.Ed., Counseling Psychology Matinee Monsters and Poison Perils: How Horror Movies of the 1950s Influenced a Generation A discussion of the social-psychology of the 1950s, and how the portrayal of venomous animals in the science-fiction films of the time possibly influenced how the general population viewed their natural surroundings. Clips of films will be shown along with a discussion of the comparison of what was portrayed vs. the reality of nature’s toxicology. Course: 19863 $19 For: 1 session FAA: Oct 29 W 10:00am-12:00pm CE South Building John H. Trestrail III, BS Pharm, FAACT, DABAT, Clinical & Forensic Toxicologist, Author, Speaker

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When Cure is No Longer Possible: The New Medical Field of Palliative Medicine With the advent of modern medicine with modern treatment, we can save many lives and prolong our life span. Yet, the fact remains that we will eventually face the situation where no further curative therapies are available for our life threatening illness. Hospice, since the Crusades, has been available. We will discuss its role in today’s health care system. In the United States, a new field of medicine, modeled after that in England, has come into being: Palliative Medicine, the specialization of caring for people for whom quality of life is the major health care concern. We will define hospice and palliative medicine, and introduce you to this approach for health care at the end-of-life. Finally, we will hope to have members working in these fields in the classroom to present how they have incorporated this model into our health care system. Course: 19865 $25 For: 2 sessions FAA: Sep 2-9 T 10:00am-12:00pm CE South Building Walter B. Forman, M.D., FACP, FAAHPM, Retired Professor, UNM Health Sciences Center Heal the Past, Create the Future Have your ancestors passed on to you the emotional energy of their unresolved conflicts and beliefs? Are you carrying more than eye color in your DNA? Modern physics suggests that time is an illusion. What if we could heal the past in the present? In our first class we will explore theoretical outcomes in physics and gene research and their potential implications for breaking negative patterns in our lineage. This is physics for everyone! Our second session will be a series of exercises designed to “talk” with our ancestors about what needs to be healed in our lineage. Course: 19866 $25 For: 2 sessions SUA: Aug 5-12 T 10:00am-12:00pm Del Webb Alegria—Active Adult Community Diane Thome, B.S., Experimental Psychology, M.B.A. 62

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Dreaming through the Ages: A Brief History of Dreaming The lecture will provide a description of dreaming from ancient Sumerian culture to recent developments in the field of neurology. We’ll look at dreams from the prophetic age, the exile of dreams during the Classical period of Greece and Rome, the reinstatement of study of dreams under Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung, and a brief stop with the neurological privileging of the amygdala and hippocampus. A selection of dreams from the several periods will be provided, including a selection ranging from Gilgamesh, St. Peter, Icelandic sagas, Plato, Chaucer, Jack Nicklaus, and other pertinent examples. Course: 19872 $19 For: 1 session FAA: Oct 27 M 6:00pm-8:00pm CE South Building David Leon Higdon, Ph.D., UNM Honors Program In Our Own Voice: Storytelling for Women’s Empowerment We all carry life experiences within our bodies, minds and spirit. This highly participatory class teaches how to tell our own stories and embrace release from fear, negativity, illness or whatever issue precludes our enjoying life to the fullest. Susi Wolf will briefly tell healing folktales and, afterwards, we will discuss how these assorted stories relate to our own personal story and to each other. We will begin to apply and reframe the message of Story into our own tale. By knowing our personal narrative in a new way, we are empowered to make significant positive changes in our life. Included in the class will be writing opportunities, interactive exercises and group discussions to aid in finding our individual journeys. Also, each student will create an “Empowerment Story” art card to keep. This class is designed to ensure each person’s successful experience to acquire new introspection and life skills. Course: 19883 $25 For: 1 session SUA: Aug 2 Sa 1:00pm-4:00pm CE South Building Susi Wolf, Award-Winning Professional Coach ce.unm.edu/Osher | 505-277-0077

Brain Fitness and the Creative Arts Dr. Gene Cohen, acclaimed professor at George Washington University, admits that creativity is like “chocolate for the brain.” If your goal is to have fun while enhancing mental performance, memory and focus this course is for you! Your journey begins with a variety of creative arts activities and exercises that are tiered for every level of challenge. The journey ends with you having the ability to apply variations of the exercises at home. Don’t worry if you’ve already taken the class—each session is completely different and the creative exercises change every semester. Please note the Brain Fitness workbook is available from the instructor for $20. Course: 19885 $60 For: 6 sessions FAA: Aug 19-Sep 23 T 1:30am-3:30pm CE South Building Terri Tobey, M.A., Gerontology; M.A., Teaching

Travel & Culture Scotland Bagpipes, Tartans, Picts and More Land of the Scoti, Scotland is a mixture of Celts, Vikings and English. People in the Hebrides still speak a Celtic language. Clan names ending in son show Viking origin. And the Lowlands seem quite like England to the south. Why are the bagpipes played across the Highlands? How old are the clans Maya Sutton with their tartans? When did Presbyterians, Freemasons and Catholics come? The Romans built Hadrian’s Wall partly to keep the wild Scots out of “civilized” Britain. Before that, Neolithic people built magnificent stone monuments and the later Picts carved mythic animals. Plus scotch, wool, dogs, bards, and castles Scotland is amazing!

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Course: 19907 $19 For: 1 session FAA: Sep 9 T 3:00pm-5:00pm CE South Building Maya Sutton, Ph.D., Celtic Mythology professor and author; dual citizen with Ireland Computerized Genealogy Everyone has ancestors! Researching family history has become the fastest growing hobby in America. Bring your laptop so you can practice using technology to organize and research your genealogy. You will learn the best software and tools to help you search efficiently. Online genealogy includes how to hunt for web sites and evaluate what you find there, and the use of free and commercial databases. The rest is up to you happy hunting. Course: 19911 $50 For: 4 sessions FAA: Aug 18-Sep 15 M 10:00am-12:00pm Note: Class will not meet on Sep 1. CE South Building Victoria Sullivan, Albuquerque Genealogical Society American History through Film: Gregory Peck, Gentleman’s Agreement and American Anti-Semitism The 1947 film features a great script to address anti-Semitism in New York’s elite society. It also displays the great authority which Gregory Peck brings to his work as well as fine performance by Dorothy McGuire, John Garfield and Celeste Holm. As a comment on American history most of this film’s makers drew the scrutiny of the House Un-American Activities Committee in their hunt for communists. This is the three hour presentation which includes viewing the film and discussion. Course: 19917 $25 For: 1 session FAA: Nov 21 F 1:00pm-4:00pm La Vida Llena/Nueva Vista Creative Arts Room Ramon Flores, M.A. in Cultural Pluralism

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Book to Film: Media and Story How often have you heard someone say, “It wasn’t bad, but nothing like the book?” It’s almost impossible to reflect the richness of a good novel’s subtleties, inner dialogue and psychological plot in a film media. Rather than thinking of one as superior to the other, let’s look at each medium in its own Rosemary Day right. A book takes hours to read; a movie can present the story in two hours but uses the visual and aural to convey the same story and characters. We’ll look at Life of Pi, Joy Luck Club, The Great Gatsby (two film versions Robert Redford and the most recent) and Smoke Signals. We’ll analyze the demands of film media and how that affects the way the story and characters are presented. I encourage the class to bring examples of their favorite book to film adaptations. Course: 19918 $45 For: 4 sessions FAA: Oct 29-Nov 19 W 1:00pm-3:00pm CE South Building Rosemary Day, Ph.D., Retired University Professor Ikebana: A Twist to your Flower Arrangement in Everyday Life Different from Western flower arrangement technique, Ikebana (Japanese-style flower arrangement) offers some interesting tips to make your arrangements look unique. We will focus on the application of easy Ikebana technique. The first class will consist of a one-hour lecture and a quick hands-on workshop to make an arrangement from one kind of floral material. The second class will be another hands-on workshop and consider the balance/harmony of the environment, the container and the floral materials. Note: A materials fee of $20 is payable to the instructor at the beginning of the first class.

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Course: 19928 FAA: Oct 18-25 CE South Building Yayoi Tanida

$25 Sa

For: 2 sessions 1:00pm-3:00pm

Terrariums, Dish Gardens, and Indoor Container Gardens Terrariums and Dish Gardens are back in vogue and really add to the home/business decor. Houseplants are great air purifiers and add beauty indoors. Come learn what plants are best for what situations within your home, as well as their care and cultivation. You will also learn how to design and grow your own terrariums and dish gardens. These can be very expensive to buy ready-made and do not always have the best plants suited for our southwestern homes. This class will culminate with designing a beautiful terrarium to give for the holidays, or keep for yourself. Note: A Materials Fee of $20 for plants, soil, and other ingredients is payable to the instructor at the beginning of the first class. The terrarium container will be supplied by the student, and its needs will be discussed at the first class. Course: 19940 $35 For: 2 sessions FAA: Oct 11-18 Sa 1:00pm-4:00pm Del Webb Alegria—Active Adult Community Debi Harrington, Award-Winning Master Gardener Corn Husk/Holiday Wreaths Learn how to make beautiful cornhusk and holiday wreaths in an easy, fun manner. Several other styles and methods will be demonstrated to further inspire you. Cornhusk wreaths are inexpensive and can be embellished in so many ways. They can have a traditional look, or be Southwestern. You will receive instructions for the other styles to take home. Samples will be on display to show a variety of ways to embellish the different styles. Bring the following supplies to the first class: utility or leather gloves, wire cutters, and a 2 gallon bucket to hold water. Note: A materials fee of $20 for wreath supplies is payable to the instructor at the beginning of class. You will take home a beautiful finished wreath that is ready to hang for Fall or the holidays. ce.unm.edu/Osher | 505-277-0077

Course: 19944 $25 For: 1 session FAA: Sep 30 T 1:00pm-4:00pm FAB: Nov 5 W 1:00pm-4:00pm Del Webb Alegria—Active Adult Community Debi Harrington, Award-Winning Master Gardener An Invitation to Tea Tea—that humble little package with a tag has built fortunes, changed empires and created social strata. Think you know about the Boston Tea Party? Who organized the raid? What “Indians” dumped tea? Do you picture the harbor as a giant tea pot? What about the British East India Company and the Opium Wars? What’s the difference between “Low Tea,” “High Tea” and “Sweet Tea” and we don’t mean what they serve in the South. For that matter, what is a crumpet? Explore the history of tea while you sample a British tea table. Note: A tasting fee of $20 is payable to the instructor at the first class because it’s fun to learn about food, but even more fun to taste it! Course: 19948 $35 For: 3 sessions FAA: Nov 7-21 F 12:30pm-2:30pm Del Webb Alegria—Active Adult Community Roberta Boggess, M.A., English, Award-Winning High School Teacher Great Cities of the World: Barcelona Visit the pearl of Catalonia and one of the great cities of the world, admire Gaudi’s stunning, immense but still unfinished Sagrada Fam’lia cathedral, stroll through the historical Gothic Quarter and learn about the world-famous Catalan cuisine. Enjoy a virtual tour of Barcelona, her history, architecture, arts and museums. Course: 19973 $19 For: 1 session SUA: Aug 12 T 3:00pm-5:00pm CE South Building Marina Oborotova, Ph.D., Director, Albuquerque International Association 68

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Membership

Membership in our Osher Lifelong Learning Institute opens the door for adults 50 and above to choose from many thought-provoking courses. The emphasis of the university-level courses is to deepen understanding of academic areas such as art, history, literature and science. Members also increase skills in areas such as music, genealogical research, and informed travel. In addition, Osher classes offer members the opportunity to build connections with other mature learners in the Albuquerque community. The classes are non-credit. There are no entrance requirements, no tests, and no grades. In fact, no college background is needed at all—it’s your love of learning that counts. The membership fee is $20 annually. Joining allows you to register for all the Osher courses in 2014, and you may join at any time during the year. New catalogs are distributed in the Spring, Summer and Fall semesters, with a total of over 250 courses, lectures and performances offered during the calendar year.

UNM Alumni Association Partners with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

UNM alumni who are age 50 and above qualify for special membership benefits when joining the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UNM. With membership, age-qualified UNM alumni receive a 10% discount on all Osher courses (but not the Membership fee) and 10% off all Growth & Enrichment courses. Alumni who become Osher Members will receive a special membership card, free book check-out from the four libraries on main campus, as well as e-mail announcements of cultural events on the campus.

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Membership Benefits An annual $20 membership provides entry into the Osher community and a growing list of benefits on campus and citywide. By showing your Osher Membership card and a valid picture ID, you receive the following benefits and discounts: • A free monthly members lecture on a variety of stimulating topics and other special member’s-only events. • Book and materials check out within the four main UNM Libraries. • 10% discount at many events at Popejoy Hall, all events at Keller Hall and announcements for on-and off-campus cultural events. • Discounts to the YMCA of Central New Mexico and waiver of Joining Fee. Check www.ymcacnm.org for program information. • Discounts on Defined Fitness memberships. Check www.defined.com. • Discounts on Albuquerque International Association Lecture Series. Check www.abqinternational.org for program information. • 10% discount at Amore Neopolitan Pizzeria. Joining the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute provides access to the best of UNM’s educational tradition. Osher members join a dynamic community of adults 50+ who share a common love of learning. Classes are interactive and participation is encouraged. Not only will you make discoveries that may change your life, you’ll meet many like-minded people who will become friends. Course Information Tuition fees vary by course, with lectures at $19 and courses ranging from $25 to $90. There may be required texts or materials fees for some courses, which will be stated in the course description.

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You may take as many Osher courses as you wish each semester. Our program features one-time lectures lasting about two hours, performances lasting several hours, and courses that range from 2 to 12 weeks long. The Fall semester runs from August-December. Now, take advantage of a very special offer. As an Osher Member, you’ll receive a 10% discount for all Growth & Enrichment courses offered through Continuing Education. Just contact Registration in person or by phone at 505-277-0077 when you enroll in Osher courses, and say you qualify for this discount. Locations UNM Continuing Education 1634 University Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM (just north of Indian School) Del Webb Alegria Active Adult Community 901 Cottonwood Circle, Bernalillo, NM (Turn east onto Santiago Way, off Rio Rancho Blvd. NE Highway 528) Phone: 505-771-3367 Jubilee at Los Lunas 601 Jubilee Blvd. SW, Los Lunas, NM 87031 Phone: 505-866-1777 La Vida Llena-Nueva Vista Creative Arts Room 11100 Lagrima de Oro NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111 Phone: 505-296-6700 Tuition Remission All Osher courses are eligible for tuition remission! UNM Staff and retirees may use tuition remission for all the Osher courses, but not for the membership fee. As of August 1st, $252 of tuition remission may be applied to personal enrichment courses including those offered through the Osher Institute. Forms may be found online at ce.unm.edu.

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Registration

Registering for Osher courses is quick and easy. You can register by phone, mail, FAX or in person: Mon–Fri, 8:00am–5:00pm in the South Building of UNM Continuing Education, 1634 University Blvd. NE. For a full list of registration instructions, see page 2.

For More Information Maralie W. BeLonge, Program Supervisor 505-277-6179 | belonge@unm.edu Location: 1634 University Blvd NE Phone: 505-277-6179 Fax: 505-277-8975 Email: belonge@unm.edu Web: ce.unm.edu/Osher

Mailing Address: Osher UNM Continuing Education MSC07 4030 1 University of New Mexico Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001

Refunds

Requests to refund tuition must be made in writing and received 3 business days prior to the first class meeting. UNM Continuing Education retains $15 as a processing fee. Send or bring your request to the above address, or FAX 505-277-1990, or email registration@dce.unm.edu.

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Volunteer!

Members can now volunteer to help guide the direction of our Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Contact the Osher Program Supervisor, Maralie BeLonge at 505-277-6179 or belonge@unm.edu Follow us on Facebook. facebook.com/UNMOSHER 72

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