Osher Spring 2016 by School of Professional & Continuing Studies

SHER at the University of Richmond

Learning is in full bloom this spring!

SPRING 2016 A MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM FOR PEOPLE 50 AND BETTER • OSHER.RICHMOND.EDU

Our History Established in 2004 at the University of Richmond’s School of Professional and Continuing Studies, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute operates through the support of its members, the University of Richmond, and an endowment from the Bernard Osher Foundation of San Francisco. There are 119 Osher Institutes in colleges and universities throughout the United States. We offer intellectual stimulation and civic engagement in a community of lifelong learners age 50 and better. Through the Osher Institute you may rediscover your love for learning on the beautiful University of Richmond campus. We offer a wide array of academic courses and programs year round, in the spring, summer and fall semesters. Osher offerings include undergraduate credit courses for audit, special interest groups, mini-courses, free lectures, and more. 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. If you’re 50 or better with a curious mind and a keen interest in learning, we’d love for you to join us.

This schedule is a publication of the University of Richmond School of Professional and Continuing Studies.The contents represent the most current information available at the time of publication. However, due to the period of time covered by this catalog, it is reasonable to expect changes to be made without prior notice. Comments and course suggestions are welcome. Please call (804) 287-6344 or e-mail margaret.watson@richmond.edu. Photo credit on this page: Tim Hanger, Osher member Other interior photos credit: Kevin Schindler

Common Ground Mission Statement The University of Richmond is committed to developing a diverse workforce and student body, and to modeling an inclusive campus community which values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development, and institutional success.

Jeanne Clery Disclosure Statement The University Police Department, in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure Act, publishes an annual report outlining its policies, functions, campus safety plans, prevention techniques, and tabulated statistics for the most recent three-year period. For a copy of the Department’s Annual Report, call (804) 289-8715, write the University of Richmond Police Department, att. Jeanne Clery Crime Statistician, Special Programs Building, 31 UR Drive, University of Richmond, VA 23173 or access the report online at police.richmond.edu.

Learning is in full bloom this spring. The spring semester marks the largest selection of osher classes– choose from more than 90 offerings at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Richmond. Our strategic plan identified the need to continue to provide quality programming, so we hope you’ll find these offerings appealing. Partnerships are also a part of our strategic plan, so be sure to note our continuing partnership with The Center for Culinary Arts. There are Osher classes led by the Center’s instructors and an Osher discount for the Center’s courses. Our Osher Institute is continuing to offer domestic and international trips. China! Ireland! We are finalizing the 2016 and 2017 trips now, so stay tuned! Ready to get started? Familiarize yourself with our schedule by reviewing page 4. Then sign up for an annual membership. Already a member? Register for spring classes and programs. Volunteer to serve on an Osher team. Join an interest group. Get involved!

Peggy Watson, W’76 Director margaret.watson@richmond.edu

Programs

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Interest Groups

Debra Guild Adminstrative Coordinator dguild@richmond.edu

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Where do I start?

1 Sign up for an annual membership. You can become an Osher member at any time during the year. We invite you to come and try out one of our many free Osher events before you join. Osher membership is required for all Osher programs except special events, which are free and open to the public and denoted in the schedule with a Se .

$75 – Silver Membership

enjoy a wide array of member benefits & low course fees, plus the option to upgrade YOUR membership

$350 – Gold Membership enjoy a wide array of member benefits & unlimited free classes on campus

$25 – UR Membership For qualified UR faculty, staff UR retirees, and spouses/partners.

Member benefits are outlined on the back cover of this schedule. Complete details and membership forms are online at osher.richmond.edu. A membership form is also included in the insert in this schedule. Contact the Osher Institute office with any question or to schedule a visit by calling (804) 287-6608.

Register for classes. We’ve oganized this schedule of classes chronologically by start date to help members better plan their schedules. All Osher events are included in the program listing.

Ri desigThe University of Richmond Se nation identifies those offerings that have university-related subject matter and/or a UR faculty/staff course instructor.

Special events, talks and member bonus programs are designated with special icons. Mini-courses are not designated.

We encourage members to register online for special events. For all other programs, complete the registration form in the insert in the middle of this schedule. Programs are listed in date order.

Special Events

Mail, fax, or deliver your registration and any required payment. Most programs are free to Gold members. Fees for Silver members are noted. Osher members interested in course audit opportunities should contact the Osher office. See page 7 for details. The UR Osher Institute offers needbased scholarships for Osher on-campus mini-courses and talks. To inquire about a scholarship, contact the Osher office.

Bonus Programs for Members

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Don’t forget the extras. Make the most of your Osher membership and your benefits and learn more about UR campus resources through a variety of bonus programs, which are all free to Osher members.

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Taking Your Passion to the Next Level: A Workshop for Developing and Leading Osher Courses

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UR Behind the Scenes: The Cannon Memorial Chapel

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For spring, bonus programs include:

The Organ Music of J. S. Bach and the Cannon Chapel Organ: A Marriage of Music and Sounds

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UR: A Virtual Tour

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Virginia War Memorial Tour

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Osher Membership Orientation

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Bounty of Boatwright Library

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Hidden Treasures: UR’s Galvin Rare Book Room

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Tour of UR’s Historic Bottomley House

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Beautiful Books of the Boatwright

And join us for several special events, free to Osher members and open to the public. They’re a great way to get friends and colleagues engaged with Osher. Special events, denoted with a , include: •

Osher Campus Walk/Tour

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Osher Breakfast Social and VMFA Talk

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Nathan Benn: Kodachrome Memory, American Pictures, 1972-1990

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ChinaFest 2016: Xi Jinping’s China—Goals, Challenges, and Prospects

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Bernard Perlin: An Anthology of Drawings, 1934-1994

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Peple Lecture Series: Scott Simon

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Remembering Ireland’s Easter Rising 100 Years Later: A Michael Collins Movie

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The Wrench That Saved a Family

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Campus Hike: UR in the Springtime

SPRING 2016 OSHER SCHEDULE OF CLASSES

January Great Decisions 2016 Reading, Facilitated Discussion Updated Designed by the Foreign Policy Association (FPA) and facilitated at the grassroots at hundreds of locations nationwide, the Great Decisions program highlights eight of the most thought-provoking foreign policy challenges facing Americans each year. Each week we will read an article on a specific foreign policy challenge in advance of class, view a 25-minute video and then have a discussion. This year’s topics include The Middle East, The Rise of ISIS, The Future of Kurdistan, Migration, The Koreas, The United Nations, Climate Change, and Cuba and the U.S. The 2016 Great Decisions briefing book serves as the focal text for the class and provides background information, current data, and policy options for each topic. Students should purchase the briefing book ($20.00) and read the first topic for the first class. To purchase the briefing book and to learn more about the Great Decisions program, visit http://www.fpa.org.

W • Jan 20, 27, Feb 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar 2, 9 • 1:00 PM–3:00 PM • $60 Leaders: George Pangburn, Aubrey Pettaway, Celeste and Don Miller

Topical Discussions Lecture, Discussion Updated Explore current issues that affect our lives, and those in our community, state and country. Data is fact-based; discussion is respectful, but spirited. Topics are chosen by the class, researched by the class leader and others, and then discussed by the entire class. W • Jan 20, Feb 17, Mar 16, Apr 13 • 3:30 PM–5:30 PM • $60 Leader: David Owens

A Zooman’s Expeditions Lecture, Discussion Updated The former Curator of Mammals at the San Diego Zoo will share highlights of his animal experiences: an expedition to Sri Lanka to study wild elephants and bring back a baby elephant to San Diego; a Smithsonian and Canadian Wildlife Service research grant to study wood bison and eventually bring back a trio to San Diego; an Asian adventure to deliver a baby hippopotamus and a baby orangutan to the Guangzhou Zoo in southern China; capturing musk ox on Nunivak Island in the Bering Sea, and more. F • Jan 22, 29, Feb 5 • 10:00 AM– 12:00 PM • $40 Leader: Mark Rich

Hitch in the Forties Movie, Discussion Updated Alfred Hitchcock’s classic black-and-white films of the 1940s are some his greatest suspense thrillers. We will view six of his best: ‘Foreign Correspondent’ (1940), ‘Suspicion’ (1941), ‘Shadow of a Doubt’ (1943), ‘Lifeboat’ (1944), ‘Spellbound’ (1945), and ‘Notorious’ (1946). Join this class to watch and discuss these great films. F • Jan 22, 29, Feb 5, 12, 19, 26 • 1:00 PM–4:00 PM • $60 Leader: Greg Hall

Osher Breakfast Social and VMFA Talk Join us at the Heilman Dining Center’s Westhampton Room for fellowship, food, and a talk by the Virginia Museum of Fine Art staff and volunteers. Hear about the VMFA’s current and future exhibits, many of which are one-of-a-kind, exclusive shows. There is a meal fee for this program, which you will pay to the cashier as you enter. Go to dining. richmond.edu for menu and fees.

Special Discount on Culinary Classes We have extended the special culinary offer to our Osher members. Through June 30, 2016, you and your friends may register for discounted classes through the SPCS Center for Culinary Arts, located in Gayton Crossing. We encourage you to take advantage of this unique opportunity to explore what the Center has to offer at a significant savings over the standard pricing. The $20 discount per class may be used as many times as you wish between now and the end of June, and you may share the discount with your friends as well. See the full listing of classes online at spcs.richmond.edu/ osher/schedule-culinary; use online coupon code OLLI20 to register.

M • Jan 25 • 8:30 AM–10:30 AM • FREE Leader: Debra Stoss

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The American Renaissance and Its Contemporary Significance: Exploring the Political Thought of Emerson, Hawthorne, and Melville Reading, Lecture, Discussion

and the recovery of her son from a car accident, Renée focuses on the many adults who are unpaid caregivers. She will outline dos and don’ts for caregivers and others supporting the family. Learn tips about what to do during hospital stays and their aftermath and how to get good medical care. Included are spreadsheets and other helpful documents to assist you in managing the health care of your loved one.

NEW Become acquainted (or reacquainted) with literature of the American Renaissance of the mid19th Century, specifically that of Emerson, Hawthorne, and Melville. Uncover their views on American democracy and national identity, and examine the relevance of those views for today’s American politics. Discuss how the political and social issues of that time (racism, immigration, imperialism, etc.) continue to be important today. These authors may help shed light on possibilities for making America a better democracy. Beginning required reading: Carol Bode (ed.), in collaboration with Malcolm Cowley, The Portable Emerson (NY: Penguin Books, 1981 ed.): ‘The American Scholar,’ ‘Divinity School Address,’ ‘The Transcendentalist,’ and ‘Self Reliance.’

Reprised In spite of recent advances in historical and archaeological research, the story of the Phoenicians remains an elusive one. The broad geographical spread of their civilization, which extended through the Mediterranean basin and beyond, makes any synthesis of the subject difficult. With only a few exceptions, none of the primary Phoenician coastal sites have been systematically excavated below Roman-period occupation levels.

T • Jan 26, Feb 2, 9, 16, 23, Mar 1 • 10:00 AM–12:00 PM • $60 Leader: Jack Kangas

R • Jan 28, Feb 4, 11, 18, 25, Mar 3 • 9:30 AM–11:30 AM • $60 Leader: Glenn Markus

Understanding Long Term Care Planning and Insurance Options

Onorate l’altissimo Poeta: The Memory of Dante in Contemporary Florence

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NEW After 17 years of specializing in long-term care planning to include long-term care insurance design and claim filing, Linda will help you understand the core features and benefits of a policy as well as various funding options available. Long-term care planning to include a long-term care policy should be an informed and educated decision.

NEW Dante Alighieri’s (b. 1265) ‘Divine Comedy’ is considered by many to be the defining epic of the Middle Ages. The legacy of Florence’s prodigal son, who suffered the painful fate of political exile from his beloved city, has become a defining aspect of the city’s historical memory and its self-fashioned cultural image. From Dan Brown and the ‘Inferno Florence Guide’ app to new plans for the reconstruction of Santa Croce, we will explore how the memory of Dante has manifested itself today in Florence’s popular culture.

T • Jan 26 • 1:00 PM–3:00 PM • $20 Leader: Linda Tsironis Caruthers

Managing Caregiving and Your Own Health Lecture, Discussion Reprised Drawing on personal experience in caregiving for her husband with ALS/Lou Gehrig’s disease,

W • Jan 27 • 10:00 AM–11:30 AM • $20 Leader: Renée Norman

The Phoenicians Lecture, Discusison

R • Jan 28 • 1:00 PM–3:00 PM • $20 Leader: Christine Contrada

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february Vaastushastra: The Ancient Vedic Science of Building Lecture, Discusison NEW Vaastushastra has its origins in the Vedas, the ancient scriptures of India. Vaastu means any building, and Shastra means science. The vedic science of building is based on climate, seasons, orientation of the sun, and solar radiations. M • Feb 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • 9:30 AM– 10:30 AM • $60 Leader: Aparna Patil

Think Tank Osher: A New National Security Strategy Lecture, Activities NEW This class will be an interactive adventure in strategy making. We will conduct an investigation of the components of a National Strategy, examine the current environment, and then devise a draft Strategy for America today. M • Feb 1, 8, 15 • 2:00 PM–4:00 PM • $60 Leader: William J. Davis, Jr.

Understanding Opera, Part 2 Lecture, Discussion Updated This class concludes a survey of Virginia Opera’s 20152016 season with an introduction to the final two productions: Gounod’s lushly romantic Shakespearean adaptation of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ and Wagner’s haunting supernatural thriller ‘The Flying Dutchman.’ Discussions are illustrated with audio and video excerpts. Recommended for beginners and opera-lovers alike. T • Feb 2, 9, 16 • 1:00 PM–3:00 PM • $60 Leader: Glenn Winters

SPRING 2016 OSHER SCHEDULE OF CLASSES Exploring the Internet Lecture, Hands-On, Q&A Reprised This class will cover the fundamentals of the design, operation, and use of the Internet. Planned topics include: identifying some of the best web sites (news, fun, research), conducting business using the Internet (DMV, banking, shopping), internet safety and privacy considerations, using the full capabilities of the Google/Bing search engines, understanding web browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome), and making sense of key terminology (Flash, Java, cookies, the ‘Cloud’). T,R • Feb 2, 4, 9, 11 • 2:30 PM– 4:00 PM • $60 Leader: West Cobb

Today’s American Education: What Is Wrong/Right? Lecture, Discussion NEW This topic will give participants the opportunity to get things off their chests about education, pre-K through college, and to learn about what ‘really goes on’ in classrooms and schools. The session will be led by a widely-experienced educator who will both respond to comments and provide insights about educational areas. W • Feb 3 • 10:00 AM–12:00 PM • $20 Leader: Peter Greer

Generous Thinking: Why We Need the Humanities, and How to Save Them Lecture NEW Come enjoy this lecture by Kathleen Fitzpatrick, American scholar of digital humanities and media studies. She is Director of Scholarly Communications of the Modern Language Association, Visiting Research Professor of English at New York University, co-editor of MediaCommons, and former Professor of Media Studies at Pomona College from 1998 to 2013. Fitzpatrick is the author of ‘Planned Obsolescence: Publishing, Technology and the Future of the Acad-

emy’ and of ‘The Anxiety of Obsolescence.’ R • Feb 4 • 4:00 PM–6:00 PM • $20 Leader: Kathleen Fitzpatrick

The Genetics of Cancer Lecture, Discussion NEW Join this class for a brief overview of genetics followed by an introduction to the development of cancers including steps controlled by genes, as well as how genes might be involved in cancer prevention and resistance. M • Feb 8 • 11:00 AM–1:00 PM • $20 Leader: Harry Wistrand

Nathan Benn: Kodachrome Memory, American Pictures, 1972-1990 NEW This is the opening lecture for the exhibition ‘Nathan Benn: Kodachrome Memory, American Pictures, 1972-1990,’ presented in Camp Concert Hall. A reception and preview of the exhibition will follow in the Harnett Museum of Art.

M • Feb 8 • 6:00 PM–8:00 PM • Members Free Leader: Nathan Benn

The Culinary History of New Orleans NEW Students will be treated to a delicious three-course lunch of New Orleans-inspired food at the Center for Culinary Arts. Lunch will be followed by a lecture on the culinary history and traditions of the area. Beer and wine will be served.

T • Feb 9 • 11:30 AM–1:30 PM • $50 Silver/Gold Leader: Dave Booth

Osher Member Orientation Learn from other Osher members how to access and fully enjoy the many benefits of being an Osher member and a member of the UR community. W • Feb 10 • 9:30 AM–11:00 AM • Members Free Leaders: Osher Membership Team

Campus Walk/Tour Join us for a walking tour of the beautiful University of Richmond campus. Led by Osher members, the tour provides an orientation to important campus locations, including the Heilman Dining Center, OneCard Office, Post Office, other food sites, and parking lots. Also included will be the locations of Osher member benefits, including the Modlin Center for Performing Arts and the Boatwright Library. We will begin our tour at the location of the Osher Member Orientation, as soon as it’s completed. Note: Good walking shoes are recommended.

W • Feb 10 • 11:00 AM–12:00 PM • FREE Leaders: Osher Membership Team

Course Audit Opportunities Osher Institute members may audit University of Richmond credit classes, which meet for 15 weeks beginning at the start of each semester in fall and spring; summer classes have shorter and more intense schedules and are not recommended for a firsttime Osher audit student. Osher members who audit credit classes do not participate in graded assignments or tests and are asked to be sensitive to the needs of the degreeseeking students. Gold members pay no additional fees to audit credit classes. Silver members pay $100 for each audit class. Contact Debra Guild at dguild@richmond.edu for registration procedures. osher.richmond.edu • (804) 287-6608 | 7

CHINA FEST 2016: Xi Jinping’s China— Goals, Challenges, and Prospects China Fest Lecture NEW Xi Jinping has laid out a very ambitious program of wide-ranging reform to set China on a sustainable path to wealth and power. This scholarly lecture will explain why Xi believes major reforms are so necessary, his strategy for achieving them, and the prospects for his success. Please join us for a stimulating evening of discussion with renowned China scholar Kenneth Lieberthal. Dr. Lieberthal taught at the University of Michigan, served as special assistant to President Clinton, and later joined the Brookings Institution, where he is currently a senior fellow in Foreign Policy and Global Economy and Development. This program is part of the 11th Annual ChinaFest, to be held from February 11-14, 2016. For the full roster of ChinaFest programs, please visit www.theROSEgroup.org.

R • Feb 11 • 7:00 PM–8:30 PM • FREE Leader: Kenneth Lieberthal

Bounty of Boatwright Library Students will tour the library building and learn how to navigate the library’s web site in order to discover the wealth of books, articles, music, films and more available from Boatwright Memorial Library. An activated UR network ID is required: visit webpass.richmond.edu for instructions.

R • Feb 18 • 1:00 PM–3:00 PM • Members Free Leader: Carrie Ludovico

Financial Implications of Aging

Ipad Basics

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Reprised Are you getting the most out of your new iPad? Learn short cuts and tricks to make your iPad truly your own. We will cover the basics from setup onward, and there will be generous question-and-answer time and email communication with instructor. Designed for students who own a 2nd generation or newer iPad with OS 7.0+ software. Registration on the UR network is necessary: instructions are online at is.richmond.edu/network-internet/ ur/on-campus/index.html. You may also contact the course leader at ipadbasics@aol.com for help related to the software update.

NEW Nestled on a few acres off of Hospital Street, one of the city’s greatest historical treasures lies waiting to be discovered. Learn about the creation of this burying ground, and why so many major historical figures from Virginia and the nation’s history lie here. Whether your interest is family history, or just love rich stories, you will enjoy this class that includes a guided tour of Shockoe Hill Cemetery, on the National and Virginia Historic Registers.

T • Feb 16, 23 • 10:30 AM–12:30 PM • $40 Leader: Betsy Y. Spath

F • Feb 19, 26 • 10:00 AM–12:00 PM • $40 Leader: Alyson Taylor-White

Contemporary Asian Art: An Introduction to Themes and Styles Emerging From the Asian Art World Today

City Government in Modern British History

NEW Aging is, quite literally, ‘The Final Frontier.’ Although most savvy people recognize the physical implications of getting older, many forget about the financial side. This two-hour course is geared to both care recipients and caregivers, and will help participants prepare to address the financial challenges associated with aging, including a brief walk through Medicare and Medicaid, the benefits and drawbacks of Long-Term Care Insurance, and the process of building a support network with family and friends. W • Feb 10 • 5:00 PM–7:00 PM • $20 Leader: Ben Sadtler

Flying the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter—A Test Pilot’s Perspective Lecture, Discussion NEW Get an inside look at the nation’s newest jet: the F-35 aircraft, its mission, and the experimental test flight efforts. A multi-media presentation complemented by first-hand accounts will illustrate the rich and complex narrative of the Joint Strike Fighter program. F • Feb 12 • 10:00 AM–12:00 PM • $20 Leader: Patrick Moran

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Lecture, Discussion NEW Contemporary Asian Art has been increasing in popularity on the art market since the early 2000s. This class will introduce artists from China, Tibet, and India as they address selfexpression, modernity, and outdated stereotypes. Come and learn about why this art is so beautifully complex!

W • Feb 17 • 10:00 AM–12:00 PM • $20 Leader: Martha Wright

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Secrets of Shockoe: Richmond’s Shockoe Hill Cemetery Lecture, Field Trip

Interactive Lecture and Discussion NEW This course will look at the rise of local government in 19th- and 20th-Century Britain. We explore the idealistic aspirations of cities to create everything from stunning parks and free public restrooms to universities and police forces. We will also attend to the problems they encountered in translating their dreams into realities.

M • Feb 22, 29 • 3:30 PM–5:30 PM • $40 Leader: Christopher Bischof

SPRING 2016 OSHER SCHEDULE OF CLASSES Spanish Level II - A Continued Exploration NEW Quieres más Español? This course is a continuation of Exploration of Basic Spanish. Lessons include building and practicing vocabulary and sentence structures for increased conversation skills. Additional attention will be given to listening exercises of Spanish language scenarios. Join us as we expand our Spanish horizons!

M • Feb 22, 29 • 11:00 AM–12:30 PM • $40 Leader: Mary Catherine Raymond

Bernard Perlin: An Anthology of Drawings, 1934-1994 NEW Attend the opening lecture for the exhibition ‘Bernard Perlin: An Anthology of Drawings, 1934-1994.’ A reception and preview of the exhibition will follow in the Harnett Museum of Art.

M • Feb 22 • 6:00 PM–8:00 PM • FREE Leader: Michael Schreiber

Taking Your Passion to the Next Level: A Workshop for Developing and Leading Osher Courses Are you contemplating teaching an Osher course? Facilitated by Osher members who lead courses, this session covered the ingredients of peer-led Osher Institute courses. W • Feb 24 • 10:00 AM–1:00 PM • Members Free Leader: Bill Bailey

Beautiful Books of Boatwright Lecture, Q&A Reprised A beautiful book is a portable work of art. This course examines some of the most beautiful books housed in Boat-

wright Library’s Rare Book collection by exploring the artistry of binding and illustration. R • Feb 25 • 1:00 PM–3:00 PM • Members Free Leader: Betty Dickie

An Insider’s Guide to the Osher and SPCS Websites Lecture, Q&A NEW The UR website is undergoing progressive updates to a new, mobileresponsive design. This session offers a guided tour of the Osher and SPCS websites along with an insider’s explanation (in plain English!) for the changes in design and structure. Be warned: participants will discover that XML, HTML, CSS, and responsive design are not foreign terms but tools in the marketing design strategy for modern website design and development. The SPCS web manager will lead this website exploration.

R • Feb 25 • 2:00 PM–3:30 PM • $20 Leader: Daniel Hocutt

Peple Lecture Series Featuring Scott Simon Lecture NEW Spend an hour with acclaimed broadcaster and author Scott Simon, the host of National Public Radio’s ‘Weekend Edition Saturday.’ Mr. Simon has won every major award in broadcasting, including the Emmy and Peabody, and he has hosted numerous television specials. Mr. Simon has contributed articles to many major publications, both nationally and internationally, and has published several books, all of which received critical acclaim. The Peple Lecture Series is sponsored by the ‘Friends of the Boatwright Memorial Library.’

Cool Flicks: More of the Greatest Comedies Movie, Discussion Updated Continuing our quest for the funniest movies of all time, we will watch and discuss these classics: ‘The Lady Eve’ (1941), ‘You Can’t Take it With You’ (1938), and ‘Holiday’ (1938). M • Feb 29, Mar 7, 14 • 1:00 PM– 3:00 PM • $60 Leader: Dan Begley

March Hidden Treasures: UR’s Galvin Rare Book Room Reprised Are you curious about what hidden treasures are housed in the UR Rare Book Room? This session will provide an introduction to the resources and materials available in the Galvin Rare Book Room and Special Collections, including highlights of the collection.

T • Mar 1 • 1:00 PM–3:00 PM • Members Free Leader: Lynda Kachurek

Kill Jeff Davis: Union Raid on Richmond 1864 Lecture, Discussion, Book Signing NEW In 1864 Lincoln wanted to free 13,000 Union POWs held in Richmond. Cavalry general Judson Kilpatrick offered the president a plan to accomplish this mission. But a more sinister motive was afoot: the capture or assassination of Confederate president Jefferson Davis! W • Mar 2, 9 • 10:00 AM–12:00 PM • $40 Leader: Bruce Venter

U • Feb 28 • 3:00 PM–5:00 PM • FREE, Open to public Leaders: Scott Simon, Marshall Ervine

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Symposium for ‘The French Horse from Gericault to Picasso’ NEW Join this symposium presented by UR students enrolled in the class ‘The French Horse from Gericault to Picasso: Works from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.’ A reception will follow.

W • Mar 2 • 6:00 PM–8:30 PM • FREE Leaders: UR Students

The History Behind Civil War Coins and Currency Lecture NEW Hear about the messages engraved on Southern currency, such as ‘states rights, not slavery.’ Everyone was printing southern money: the Confederacy, individual states, counties, towns, even businesses. Learn about the coins that fell on the battlefields. What were Civil War tokens? And could it be that most early American coins circulating during the war were not actually American? R • Mar 3 • 1:00 PM–3:00 PM • $20 Leader: John Philips

UR Behind the Scenes: The Cannon Memorial Chapel Lecture, Tour Reprised This stately building with the dramatic stained glass windows has served the UR campus since its dedication in 1929, not only for religious services but also for cultural and academic events. Learn more about Cannon Chapel, which recently underwent a major renovation and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2013. We will also include the Columbarium and the Wilton Center in this program.

F • Mar 4 • 10:00 AM–12:00 PM • Members Free Leader: Betty Ann Dillon

Principles of Decision Making, Product Development, and Pricing Lecture, Q&A, Book Signing NEW This two-hour seminar will cover the five principles of datadriven decision making, a simple system that is usable in everyday life. We will discuss how businesses find and price new products, and how this skill, or lack thereof, often causes industry leaders to fail suddenly. The lecture will end with a discussion of how employee incentives can affect company stock values. Books for signing will be available. F • Mar 4 • 1:00 PM–3:00 PM • $20 Leader: Joe Geiger

The Organ Music of J. S. Bach and the Cannon Chapel Organ: A Marriage of Music and Sounds Lecture, Musical Performance NEW This lecturedemonstration will focus on representative organ works by Johann Sebastian Bach: their different forms, how they were constructed, and, especially, how they were intended to sound and affect listeners. The music will be explained in terms of the extraordinary Rudolf von Beckerath pipe organ, which was built in 1961 in Hamburg, Germany, in North-German-Baroque style. The strong link between Bach and this type of organ will be explored.

M • Mar 7 • 10:00 AM–12:00 PM • Members Free Leader: Bruce Stevens

The Medici Family: Lives, Times, and Cultural Legacy (1492-1521) Lecture, Discussion NEW The story of Florence from 1492-1521 focusing on Lorenzo the Magnificent’s children: Piero II, Giovanni (Pope Leo X), and Giuliano, in addition to his nephew Giulio (before he became pope), and his

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grandson Lorenzo II. Look for cameos by Machiavelli, Fra Savonarola, King Charles VIII of France, Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand of Spain, Martin Luther, King Louis XII of France, King Francis I of France, artists including Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, and Michelangelo, as well as composers of the period. T • Mar 8, 15, 22, 29 • 10:00 AM– 12:00 PM • $60 Leader: Elizabeth Cuthbert

Holistic Connections and Aging Lecture, Discusison NEW Join this interactive discussion on biological, psychological, sociological and spiritual connections for optimal aging, which we all want to achieve! T • Mar 8 • 1:00 PM–3:00 PM • $20 Leader: Jay White

We Remember the Cold War: Mysteries and History and More Reading, Lecture, Discussion NEW We will read and discuss three mystery novels set in the classic Cold War era between east and west after WWII: ‘Call for the Dead’ by John Le Carre, ‘Los Alamos’ by Joseph Kanon, and ‘The Innocent’ by Ian McEwan. Discussions of historical issues as well as readings are encouraged and inclusive. Class will meet every other week on campus for three classes, with the final session off-campus for an optional gettogether related to our readings. R • Mar 10, 24, Apr 7, 21 • 10:00 AM –12:00 PM • $60 Leader: Sheryl De Leo

Master Problem Solver: Maggie L. Walker in Jim Crow-era Richmond Lecture, Field Trip NEW In 1903 Maggie Lena Walker made history when she chartered the St. Luke Penny Savings Bank. Her trail-blazing achievement is even more remarkable when you realize the challenges she faced as

SPRING 2016 OSHER SCHEDULE OF CLASSES an African American woman in Jim Crow-era Richmond. Join National Park Rangers in a two-part session uncovering ‘Maggie Walker’s Richmond’ and her legacy as a master problem solver. Be inspired by her story of perseverance, resilience, and hope. R • Mar 10, 17 • 1:30 PM–3:30 PM • $40 Leaders: George Peeterse, Ben Anderson

Jamestown: Beginning the Settlement Lecture, Q&A NEW This class will review both the business plan and political implications of the settlement in Virginia beginning with formation of the Virginia Company in 1606. Then, we will focus on the voyage to the New World, the initial exploration of the region, and the establishment of the Fort at Jamestown Island in 1607. Finally, we will take a look at the activities during the first six months of the Virginia outpost, including relations with Native Virginians and difficulty in maintaining settlers in the face of a challenging natural environment. F • March 11, 18, 25 • 9:30 AM– 11:30 AM • $60 Leader: Horace Mann

Sides with Oils and Vinegars Lecture, Demonstration, Q&A NEW Learn how to make delicious sides with fresh vegetables and oils and vinegars. Farm to table is not just a movement, it’s a way of life.

Campus Walk/Tour Join us for a walking tour of the beautiful University of Richmond campus. Led by Osher members, the tour provides an orientation to important campus locations, including the Heilman Dining Center, One Card Office, Post Office, other food sites, and parking lots. Also included will be the locations of Osher member benefits, including the Modlin Center for Performing Arts and the Boatwright Library. We will begin our tour at the location of the Osher Member Orientation, as soon as it’s completed. Note: Good walking shoes are recommended.

T • Mar 15 • 3:00 PM–4:00 PM • FREE Leaders: Osher Membership Team

Financial Implications of Aging Lecture, Discussion NEW Aging is, quite literally, ‘The Final Frontier.’ Although most savvy people recognize the physical implications of getting older, many forget about the financial side. This two-hour course is geared to both care recipients and caregivers, and will help participants prepare to address the financial challenges associated with aging, including a brief walk through Medicare and Medicaid, the benefits and drawbacks of Long-Term Care Insurance, and the process of building a support network with family and friends. W • Mar 16 • 10:00 AM–12:00 PM • $20 Leader: Ben Sadtler

M • Mar 14 • 10:00 AM–12:00 PM • $20 Leaders: Robin Gouckenour, Bettilee Kay

Tell Me a Story: Art as Creative Catalyst

Osher Member Orientation

NEW A work of art can tell multiple stories, including those that inspired the artist as well as ones created by the viewer. In this class, UR undergraduates will engage with Osher students to create and share stories inspired by art in the museum.

Learn from other Osher members how to access and fully enjoy the many benefits of being an Osher member and a member of the UR community. T • Mar 15 • 1:30 PM–3:00 PM • Members Free Leaders: Osher Membership Team

Hands-on Activities, Discussion

F • Mar 18, 25 • 12:00 PM–1:15 PM • $40 Leaders: Elizabeth Schlatter, Martha Wright

Legal Ethics in 2016 Lecture, Discussion NEW Join this class for a lecture and lively discussion on issues concerning legal ethics and how they affect the community at large. M • Mar 21 • 10:00 AM–12:00 PM • $20 Leader: Jeff Geiger

Ancient Inscriptions and the Evolution of the Alphabet Lecture, Discussion NEW Since the earliest use of writing as a means of expression, humans have learned to record daily life and their most fundamental documents, preserve legends, and capture their thoughts about the sacred. Using the wealth of written material left behind on Monuments, Steles, Tablets, Sealings, Leather, Paper, Coins and more, we will explore some of the most important inscriptions ever discovered in the Ancient Near East! The course will include discussion of the various mediums used for inscriptions, their interpretation and impact on our knowledge of history and religion in the region. M • Mar 21, 28, Apr 4, 18 • 1:45 PM –3:45 PM • $60 Leader: Jon Waybright

Real Estate and the Use of UAVs Lecture, Discussion NEW Learn about the legal issues that confront the use of Drones/ UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) for real estate-related purposes and the actual benefits of utilizing this technology. T • Mar 22, 29, Apr 5, 12 • 3:30 PM –4:30 PM • $60 Leader: Gregory Mays

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Fools and Crazy Men: A Short History of Submarine Warfare

Virginia’s Architectural Heritage

The Wrench That Saved a Family

Lecture, Activities, Tour

Lecture, Q&A

Lecture

NEW This survey will explore the highlights of Virginia’s rich architectural legacy, from Native American traditions to modern and contemporary designs. Sessions will meet at the Branch Museum of Architecture and Design, and topics include: Clashing of Worlds, Native Americans and European Colonists; Virginia as a Colonial Capital; Jefferson and Classical Virginia; Revival Styles and Post-Civil War Virginia; and Virginia in the 20th Century and Beyond.

NEW On October 28, 1941, 27,000 Jews in the Kovno Ghetto in Lithuania were forced to line up in rows. In front of them stood a German SS Sergeant, holding a riding crop. As he came to the head of a row, he asked, ‘What is your profession, damn Jew?’ He sent scholars, businessmen, Rabbis, and other professionals to the left, while manual laborers were sent to the right. Israel Ipson, Jay’s father, was a lawyer and businessman. Come to this lecture to learn how Israel replied to the SS sergeant and the impact this had in the days and years to come.

NEW This course will survey the development of the submarine as a modern weapon of war starting with some half-baked ideas, reviewing its successes and failures in four extremely important warfare campaigns, and finally looking at where it is today and what the future may hold. W • Mar 23, 30, Apr 6 • 10:00 AM– 12:00 PM • $60 Leader: William Riffer

Domestic Religion: Living Faith at Home Lecture, Discussion NEW This presentation discusses domestic religion: the ways that religious beliefs and practices are enacted in the home. Topics include food, home decor, storytelling, and family rituals as part of lived religion in Protestant, Jewish, and Catholic communities in the US.

W • Mar 23 • 1:00 PM–3:00 PM • $20 Leader: Liz Sheehan

Remembering Ireland’s Easter Rising 100 Years Later: A Michael Collins Movie Movie, Discussion NEW The Easter Rebellion was an armed insurrection mounted by Irish republicans to end British rule in Ireland and establish an independent Irish Republic during Easter Week of 1916, while the United Kingdom was deeply engaged in World War I. The Easter ‘Rising’ represented Michael Collins’ entry into his role as an Irish revolutionary leader and politician. Come watch this film and learn more about this critical time in Ireland’s history. R • Mar 24 • 1:00 PM–3:30 PM • FREE Leader: Dan Begley

T • March 29, Apr 5, 12, 19 • 1:00 PM–2:30 PM • $60 Leader: Craig Reynolds

Adult Illiteracy: Everyone Needs and Deserves a Literate Life Lecture, Discussion NEW There are more than 65,000 adults in metro Richmond who cannot read well enough to function in today’s society. Hear how the READ Center helps adults with low level literacy develop basic reading and communication skills so they can fulfill their goals. W • Mar 30 • 1:00 PM–3:00 PM • $20 Leaders: Karen La Forge, Jane Dowrick

Ecuador and the Galapagos

Islands

Lecture, Q&A NEW This class will be an introduction to Ecuador, primarily Quito, the capital city of pre-Columbian time. Quito will be the first four-day stop on our virtual journey through Ecuador. The Galapagos Islands will be the main attraction, with its history, formation and erosion, and marvelous wildlife that is found nowhere else in the world. R • Mar 31 • 10:00 AM–12:00 PM • $20 Leader: J. Dewey Brown

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R • Mar 31 • 4:00 PM–6:00 PM • FREE Leader: Jay Ipson

April Chancellorsville: Lee’s Most Brilliant Victory Field Trip NEW Join this day trip to Chancellorsville battlefield to explore and consider all the dimensions of Lee’s most brilliant victory and a battle that is still studied by military professionals today. Please bring a bag lunch/snack/drink and cash for dinner in Fredericksburg. F • Apr 1 • 7:30 AM–7:00 PM • $60 Silver/Gold Leader: Keith Dickson

Family Day: Tell Me a Story Come to this Family Day event and see how Osher students and other community visitors have engaged with the artwork in the exhibition ‘Tell Me a Story.’

U • Apr 3 • 1:00 PM–3:00 PM • Members Free Leaders: Elizabeth Schlatter, Martha Wright

At the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, our mission is to be a community of mature lifelong learners engaging in stimulating and fun learning activities in an academic setting. We value the shared knowledge and talents of our members; the support of our members for the Osher Institute; a spirit of collaboration and respect among Osher members and with the University of Richmond; and the diversity of our members that enhances learning opportunities.

American Crises: Causes, Responses, and Politics Lecture, Discussion NEW Case studies of crises will be examined including the 9/11 attacks, Benghazi, and others. The focus will be how these crises developed with emphasis on policy decisions, intelligence assessments, postmortems, and the political fallout. M • Apr 4, 11, 18 • 10:00 AM–11:30 AM • $60 Leader: Phil True

A Gentle Madness: The Art and Science of Collecting Books (or anything else for that matter) Lecture, Discussion NEW Nicholas Basbanes published four books about collecting rare and first edition books and histories of how the great collections were assembled. ‘Gentle Madness,’ the first of the series, describes the passion that overtakes these collectors. Using available resources (both printed and online), this course will explore such topics as the identification of first editions (points, issue, bindings, dust jackets), price guides, bibliographies, where to find valuable books, and how to determine value and other similar topics. The presenter, a former fanatical book collector now in remission, will provide samples from his collection to illustrate the art and science of collecting. T • Apr 5 • 10:00 AM–12:00 PM • $20 Leader: John Schofield

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The Wacky World of the American Legal System, 2016 Edition Lecture, Discussion NEW This course presents a timely and sometimes humorous analysis of recent wacky happenings in the judicial, legislative, and executive branches of our state and federal governments. The class format allows for class participation and sharing of views. New and previous students are welcome. W • Apr 6, 13, 20, 27 • 10:00 AM– 12:00 PM • $60 Leader: April A. Cain

Born To Be Wild: Rediscover the Freedom of Fun Lecture, Activity, Discussion Reprised For many of us, somewhere on the journey to becoming responsible adults, we have forgotten how to have fun. You may be someone who has let life’s responsibilities, hurts, and losses send your sense of joy underground. If so, you might be long overdue for this interactive course that invites you to take a journey through your own life. Here you’ll learn how to rediscover the freedom of fun and that’s inside you, just waiting to be resurrected; by the end of our time together, you will have completed a custom-designed plan for bringing more celebration and adventure into your days. There is homework but, of course, it’ll be fun! W • April 6, 13, 20 • 1:00 PM–3:00 PM • $60 Leader: Jill Baughan

Osher Institute Travel for 2016-17 The Osher Institute has several interesting domestic and international trips for 2016.

As we go to press, our 2016 domestic trips are still under discussion. Be on the lookout for an email about where we’re going! We are excited to offer a trip to China in October, 2016. We have an Osher member who has lived in China and has offered to this trip. Don’t miss this opportunity to visit the Great Wall of China, the Terracotta Army in Xi’an, and other unique world treasures. There are only a few spaces left on this special trip, customized just for our Osher members. Our other trip is to Ireland and will be in the fall of 2016. This trip will be a partnership with the Osher Institute at Coastal Carolina. Information about this trip will be forthcoming. We are also planning a trip to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands in March of 2017. This is being coordinated by an Osher member who has traveled to this part of the world on a regular basis. There is a class offered this semester on Ecuador, which will give you wonderful insights into what the trip will offer. Let us hear from you! We’d appreciate your input on where you’d like to go. For questions or comments, please contact Peggy Watson at margaret.watson@richmond.edu.

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Osher Volunteer Leadership Opportunities The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute depends on its members to volunteer to help with many aspects of the institute: serving as class assistant, leading an Osher class, and serving on Osher project teams and on the Osher Leadership Council. Leadership Council members for 2016 include: Landon Woody, Chair, landonhw@gmail.com Charlie Huffstetler, Vice-Chair, clh1146@verison.net George Pangburn, Past Chair, gcpangburn@hotmail.com Peter Goodman Charlie Huffstetler David Owens Linda Ventura

History of Music Part I: Medieval and Renaissance Lecture, Discussion Reprised Why does Gregorian chant have that ethereal, yet empty sound? What was the musical world like when there was no orchestra, no opera, no clarinets, and no violins? This class will be a multi-media exploration of early Western music. This is the first of a three-part series on the history of music. W • Apr 6, 13 • 5:30 PM–7:30 PM • $40 Leader: Sheryl Smith

iHola! An Exploration of Basic Spanish Lecture, Activities Reprised Do you love the sound of international languages? Would you enjoy exploring one this semester? In this new introductory series, discover the Spanish language through fun and interactive sessions. We’ll cover basic vocabulary and pronunciation, popular greetings and useful phrases. You’ll be amazed at how easy it can be to embark on a new language with a solid foundation of simple grammar. iBienvenidos!

Project teams include: • Curriculum • Development • Leader Support • Marketing • Membership • Newsletter

R • April 7, 14, 21 • 12:00 PM–1:00 PM • $60 Leader: Mary Catherine Raymond

Details of leadership opportunities are online at osher.richmond.edu. Interested in serving? Contact Peggy Watson at margaret.watson@richmond.edu.

NEW The course will introduce participants to approaches to listening to musical ensembles (both large and small) for the most enjoyment and understanding.

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What to Listen for in Music Lecture

R • Apr 7 • 1:00 PM–3:00 PM • $20 Leader: Ronald Crutcher

SPRING 2016 OSHER SCHEDULE OF CLASSES Understanding Long Term Care Planning and Insurance Options Lecture, Discussion After 17 years of specializing in long-term care planning to include long-term care insurance design and claim filing, Linda will help you understand the core features and benefits of a policy as well as various funding options available. Long-term care planning to include a long-term care policy should be an informed and educated decision. R • Apr 7 • 5:30 PM–7:30 PM • $20 Leader: Linda Tsironis Caruthers

Healing Properties of Herbs Lecture, Activities, Q&A NEW Come learn about the amazing health benefits of herbs. This class begins with a brief history of the medicinal uses of herbs, followed by a discussion of 33 herbs, from aloe vera to valerian.

M • Apr 11 • 1:00 PM–3:00 PM • $20 Leader: Paula Harrison

UR: A Virtual Tour Presentation, Discussion Updated Take a virtual tour of the beautiful UR campus. See examples of the architecture and landscaping, learn about behind the scenes and out of the way places, meet interesting faculty and staff, and learn a little about UR’s history from various archives.

T • Apr 12 • 10:00 AM–12:00 PM • Members Free Leader: Marshall Ervine

Love is in the Air: Birds in the Springtime Lecture, Discussion, Q&A NEW Our birds are busy mating and nesting in the spring months. Bluebirds are especially wonderful to watch during this time. Come to

this class to learn about how we can help provide the right homes, the best foods, and a safe environment for the newborns. R • Apr 14 • 9:30 AM–11:30 AM • $20 Leader: Meredith Bass

Campus Hike: UR in the Springtime Join us for a hike of the magnificent University of Richmond campus in the springtime. Led by Osher members, the tour will showcase what the dynamic UR campus has to offer. Learn about the history and architecture of UR, walk some off-the-beaten-path trails, explore some secluded spots on campus, and listen to a few interesting stories along the way. We’ll meet at the Modlin Center entrance near the sculpture. Parking is available in the visitor section of the Modlin Center lot. (Good walking shoes are recommended; check weather forecasts to determine if you should bring a water bottle and/or rain gear.)

R • Apr 14 • 1:30 PM–3:30 PM • FREE Leaders: Marshall Ervine, Floyd Myers

Making History: Transcription at the Library of Virginia Lecture, Hands-On Reprised Learn how you can help make history accessible to all. This class will teach the skills involved in transcribing historical documents: skills that you can use to help local museums make their records more accessible and that are helpful in deciphering your own family papers. F • Apr 15 • 1:30 PM–3:30 PM • $20 Leader: Adrienne Robertson

The Civil War, Part I (1848-1860) Lecture, Q&A NEW Join this class for a review and analysis of the American War Between the States. The class will review the political, economic, social, religious and military aspects of the conflict. Key questions to be explored are: What was the cause of War, Slavery or States Rights? Why did the North win the War? Why did the War create a national religious crisis?

Love and the Ladies of Court End

T • April 19, 26 • 10:00 AM–12:00 PM • $40 Leader: Louis Cei

Lecture, Discussion, Field Trip

Folk Art, Music, and Pie

NEW Love is in the air in antebellum Richmond, and we will discuss the courtship rituals of the ladies of Court End: Richmond’s first exclusive neighborhood that was full of fashion, intrigue, and even a little scandal. The classroom component of this two-session class will include a discussion of the courtship customs of the day, and the field trip will include an entertaining and fascinating walking tour through the Court End neighborhood with stops in two of the most fashionable homes that still exist. F • Apr 15, 22 • 10:00 AM–12:00 PM • $40 Leader: Alyson Taylor-White

Musical and Mixed Media Presentation NEW Come and enjoy this mixed media presentation on the folk art of Queena Stovall, accompanied by performances of music that formed part of her life in the ‘Blue Ridge Piedmont.’ Renowned for her memory-painting style, Queena began painting at age 62, and in 2010 was a Library of Virginia ‘Virginia Women in History’ honoree. In the tradition of her hospitality and way of life, pie will be served to her guests (class attendees) at the end. T • Apr 19 • 3:30 PM–5:30 PM • $20 Leaders: Dennis King, Judy Boland

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Financial Implications of Aging Lecture, Discussion NEW Aging is, quite literally, ‘The Final Frontier.’ Although most savvy people recognize the physical implications of getting older, many forget about the financial side. This two-hour course is geared to both care recipients and caregivers, and will help participants prepare to address the financial challenges associated with aging, including a brief walk through Medicare and Medicaid, the benefits and drawbacks of Long-Term Care Insurance, and the process of building a support network with family and friends. W • Apr 20 • 5:00 PM–7:00 PM • $20 Leader: Ben Sadtler

Explore China: From Head to Toe Lecture, Discussion Reprised An article of clothing always carries a message of some kind within the visual language of wherever you happen to be. The first week we will explore the beauty and pain that was passed down through the generations through the ancient tradition of Chinese Foot Binding. In the Asian Hats class, we will study the traditions and symbolism found in Chinese hats for children, women, and men. Hats from other Asian cultures will also be discussed. The final week will focus on clothing worn by women in China and surrounding countries. R • April 21, 28, May 5 • 1:00 PM–3:00 PM • $60 Leader: Donna Callery

Bald Eagles of the James River Field Trip Enjoy an evening on the James River, while viewing wildlife in their natural habitat. Watch and learn about bald eagles, osprey, great blue heron, and other denizens of the James.

R • Apr 21 • 5:00 PM–7:00 PM • $55 Silver/Gold Leader: Mike Ostrander

Clinical Decisions in Gastroenterology: New Thoughts and Approaches Lecture, Q&A NEW For every complex problem there is often an answer that is clear, simple, and usually wrong! When one has the option to choose one of multiple treatments for a difficult medical problem, it may imply that there is no single ideal solution. Case presentations of various gastrointestinal problems will be presented as well as diagnostic challenges. M • Apr 25 • 10:00 AM–12:00 PM • $20 Leader: Peter Goodman

Siting of Controversial Facilities Lecture, Discussion NEW The siting of essential but controversial facilities such as power plants, airports, pipelines, and landfills is a critical problem for both industrialized and developing countries. Finding publically acceptable and technically suitable sites is often an expensive, protracted, and contentious task for governments as well as the private sector. The class will look at why this is so and will consider the political, legal, social, and other factors that have led to the difficulties in locating these kinds of facilities. We will discuss some of the underlying issues, look at case studies (good and bad), and examine some innovative approaches being used now and that may be used in the future. Finally, we will also examine some of the geographic variables in the siting experience, both in the US and internationally. M • April 25, May 2, 9 • 1:00 PM–3:00 PM • $60 Leader: George Pangburn

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Elevating the Army’s Glass Ceiling: Two Women Earn their Ranger Tabs Lecture, Q&A NEW Enjoy this firsthand account that outlines relevant background and statistics about Ranger school in order to juxtapose the instructor’s personal experiences in the Army’s premier leadership school with those of Lieutenant Griest and Captain Haver, the Army’s first female Ranger school graduates. M • Apr 25 • 5:30 PM–7:30 PM • $20 Leader: Joseph Herbert

‘Pet Sounds’ 50 Years Later Lecture NEW This class will take a compact look at the creation and recording of Brian Wilson’s landmark album with the Beach Boys: ‘Pet Sounds.’ Hear about the initial release of the album, how it was received, and its impact over time. T • Apr 26 • 2:00 PM–4:00 PM • $20 Leaders: Bill Pike, Joe Vanderford

Great Chefs Learning Lunch: Alice Waters NEW Students will be treated to a three-course lunch of dishes inspired by Chez Panisse Chef Alice Waters. Lunch will be followed by a lecture discussing Waters’s life and her influence on the culinary world, as well as her role in the farm-to-table movement. Beer and wine will be served.

W • Apr 27 • 11:30 AM–1:30 PM • $50 Silver/Gold Leader: Dave Booth

State Legislative Issues Affecting Virginians 50 Plus Lecture, Discussion, Q&A NEW AARP Virginia’s Director of Advocacy will present on issues that AARP advocated for during the 2016 Virginia General Assembly session. A basic understanding of how the General Assembly works

SPRING 2016 OSHER SCHEDULE OF CLASSES will be reviewed. Issues addressed will include health care, financial security and public assistance. R • Apr 28 • 10:00 AM–12:00 PM • $20 Leader: David DeBiasi

Tour of UR’s Historic Bottomley House Lecture, Tour Reprised Although the Jepson Alumni Center is a modern facility completed in 1997, its history dates back to 1915. In that year, William Lawrence Bottomley, the eminent early 20th-Century New York architect, designed and built his first house in the Richmond area. The historic 6,000 square-foot home was located just across the road from the University of Richmond, which had established itself in the neighborhood just the year before. Come learn how this historic home was acquired by UR and moved onto campus. Attendees will tour the home and hear about its many lovely features.

F • Apr 29 • 10:00 AM–12:00 PM • Members Free Leader: Betty Ann Dillon

May Feminist Theology and Baptist Women Pastors Lecture, Book Signing, Q&A Reprised This course focuses on the Southern Baptist women who became pastors in the context of the cultural, historical and theological movements in the US since the 1980s, with an emphasis on the influence of feminism and feminist theology. M • May 2 • 10:00 AM–12:00 PM • $20 Leader: Judith Bailey

Conversations about Political and Economic Developments in Europe

Behind the Scenes with Community Idea Stations

Lecture, Discussion

Reprised What does it take to bring us the wonderful programming we enjoy on public television and radio? See one of the largest television studios in the mid-Atlantic, visit WCVE’s radio studios, and learn about station’s educational outreach.

NEW What are the major issues confronting Europe today? Examples would be the EU, the Euro and European economy, the crisis of immigration, the vote in Great Britain on continued EU membership, and the Scotland referendum. We will also look at the growth of left and right radical political parties and other issues such as Russia and the US presidential elections.

T,W • May 3, 4 • 10:00 AM–12:00 PM • $40 Leader: Arthur Gunlicks

Richmond Remembers the Titanic Lecture, Q&A NEW This lecture will discuss the sinking of the Titanic in 1912 and how Richmonders reacted to the news. T • May 3 • 1:30 PM–2:30 PM • $20 Leader: Walter Griggs

Who Killed Civics and Character? Fighting Back Lecture, Discussion NEW Schools traditionally have focused on civics and character. That no longer seems to be the case, and our Republic is suffering for it. What has changed? Who is responsible? What can be done about it? And what are the implications of David Brooks’s ‘moral vocabulary’? W • May 4 • 1:00 PM–3:00 PM • $20 Leader: Peter Greer

Tour

R • May 5 • 2:00 PM–4:00 PM • $20 Leaders: Trish Poupore, Curtis Monk

Virginia War Memorial Tour Tour Reprised The Virginia War Memorial is heralded by many as the premier state memorial honoring veterans in the United States. With its patriotic programs, educational opportunities, research library, exhibits, documentary videos, and nearvirtual reality film, Virginia’s War Memorial honors our fallen heroes by passing their stories of sacrifice forward to future generations. T • May 10 • 1:00 PM–3:00 PM • Members Free Leader: Kyndall Drumheller

Gardening with Moss Lawns and Shade Loving Plants and Shrubs Lecture, Tour Reprised Work with nature as you nurture and appreciate beneficial mosses in your shade garden. The gardens of Eden Woods in Bon Air have been documented by the Smithsonian Institute in their Archives of American Gardens. Learn more and stroll through the gardens yourself. F • May 13 • 10:00 AM–12:00 PM • $20 Leader: Norie Burnet

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Osher Speakers Bureau

Spiders in the Kitchen

Need a speaker for your club or book group? The Osher Speakers Bureau can provide presentations on the history and current offerings of the University of Richmond’s Osher Institute. For more information contact Peggy Watson at margaret.watson@richmond.edu or (804) 287-6344.

Join in this community exchange of recipes, entertaining, and cooking ideas shared among campus foodies. All will be held in the Richmond Room, on the lower level of the Heilman Dining Center. The menus will be announced three weeks before each event. Dates:    February 12, 2016 March 22, 2016 June 10, 2016 Time: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM Fee: $13.75 per person; reservations are required.

Contact Cindy Stearns at cstearns@richmond.edu or 804-289-8788 to reserve your spot.

Gifts to Osher: A Way to Honor and Remember There are times when a beloved family member or special friend inspires us to acknowledge and pay tribute to that individual in a distinctive and meaningful manner. A meaningful expression is a charitable gift to the UR Osher Lifelong Learning Institute made in honor or memory of that person. Your gift will help advance Osher’s mission of enriching the lives of mature lifelong learners. For questions or to make a contribution, please contact the Osher office at (804) 287-6344 or margaret.watson@richmond.edu.

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If you would like to explore forming a new interest group please contact the Osher office at (804) 287-6344 or margaret.watson@richmond.edu.

Formed and led by Osher members, our vibrant Osher interest groups are listed below. More details about interest groups are online at osher.richmond.edu. An Osher Institute membership is required for interest group participants.

Bicycling

This group will explore bike trails mainly in the Richmond area, with possible rides on trails around Virginia. Group members will use their personal bikes and helmets and provide their own transportation to the bike trails. Most rides will be on week days, of moderate difficulty, and several hours duration. The group coordinator is John Votta at johnjoy2you@verizon.net. All participants are required to sign a liability release form.

Bridge

The social/party/duplicate bridgegroup meets on the first Friday of each month at 1 p.m. A short bridge lesson is taught at the beginning of each session. Please contact Ellen Hollands at efine98@aol.com or (804) 741-0221 if you are interested in joining. These are FUN groups. All levels are welcome!

Great Conversations

For the past eight years our group has been discussing short stories, essays and poetry, with a few longer readings mixed in. The subjects of our chats? This, that and the other thing. As one of our members said long ago, “This is the beginning of a great adventure!” We’ve floated deep into the Heart of Darkness with Joseph Conrad; in ‘Roman Fever’, Edith Wharton allowed us to eavesdrop on a long-ago romantic rivalry between two wealthy matrons; Thucydides introduced us to power politics between Athens and Sparta with the tiny isle of Melos as the prize. The adventure continues! We’ll discuss Annie Dillard’s wonderful essay, ‘Seeing’; and writing by Mark Twain,

Dorothy Parker and Aristophanes which is sure to provoke laughter. There’s much more to come. We hope you’ll join us on the fourth Wednesday of every month from 2-4 pm for smart, friendly conversation about shoes and ships and sealing wax, not to mention cabbages and kings, and who knows what else? If you’d like to sign up, or have questions, please contact John Bruns, the group coordinator, at johnbruns@comcast.net.

Osher Interest Groups

Hikers

Come with us and explore the wonders of nature. The breathtaking waterfalls, wildlife, various plants and vegetation; not to mention historic urban settings. Our hikes run from September through June and cover an array of venues from the Shenandoah National Forest to urban hikes, and all points in between. Our hikes generally run between four and seven miles in length with varying degrees of difficulty and elevation change. We generally leave campus around 8 AM and return by 5 PM. For more information, contact the group coordinator; Tim Hanger at tmhang5@gmail.com. All participants are required to sign a liability release form.

Investments

Now is a great time to join the Investments group. Share your knowledge and gain new ideas that may help you in your personal portfolio. Participants assume any and all risks related to their investment decisions. The group coordinator is Charlie Huffstetler at clh1146@verizon.net.

Literary Dreamers

Theatre Lovers

A love for live theatre is the only prerequisite for joining this interest group. This new Osher interest group hopes to explore the Richmond theatre scene by selecting and attending various performances throughout the year. Here’s this year’s line-up: 01/31/16 03/20/16 05/11/16 06/26/16

Unexpected Tenderness Moon Over Buffalo The Lion King The Boy From Oz

There is a wonderful social aspect to this group. When appropriate, we plan to gather after a performance for discussion and a meal. We also hope there will be occasions to go backstage and talk with local actors. To learn more and to join, please contact Linda Turner at lturner@richmond.edu.

Osher members are welcome to join this group founded in 2001 by dedicated School of Professional and Continuing Studies students. Readings range from academic non-fiction to literary fiction to popular fiction. The group coordinator is Kelly Winters at kwpw79@gmail.com.

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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Special Programs Building University of Richmond, VA 23173

Member Benefits at a Glance • Membership is good for 12 months from date you join • Several membership options • Free Osher member orientation and tour

• Osher members receive a discount at the Modlin Center for the Arts • Free parking on UR campus • Online ‘Osher Insider’ newsletter each semester at osher.richmond.edu • Unlimited borrowing privileges at the UR’s Boatwright Library • Use of more than 100 online databases at the UR Library • UR ‘One Card’ used to access full privileges at the UR Library and discounts at some area retailers • UR email address • Daily ‘SpiderBytes’ notice of free UR campus programs and events • Access to UR help centers for preparing presentations and using technololgy • Opportunity to audit credit classes • Unlimited on campus classes for Gold members If you have received an extra copy of this schedule, we hope that you will share it with another lifelong learner.

Explore your love of learning at UR’s Osher Institute. The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute combines intellectual stimulation and civic engagement with a vibrant community of like-minded students, age 50 and older. We offer an extensive array of programs in the liberal arts in the fall, spring, and summer semesters. 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. Join the fun today! For more information, contact us today: Margaret “Peggy” Watson, Director margaret.watson@richmond.edu (804) 287-6344 Debra Guild, Administrative Coordinator dguild@richmond.edu (804) 287-6608

Membership Form & Registration Form and Calendar Spring 2016 Membership Form: Please use black ink, print clearly and complete payment information. Registration Form and Calendar: To register for a class check the box next to the CRN number for those classes you wish to attend. To register for an event, register at spcs.richmond.edu/osher/events. Mail: Mail your registration form and payment to: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, Room 100 School of Professional and Continuing Studies University of Richmond, VA 23173 Fax: Cut this insert in half on fold and fax to our secure fax to (804)287-1264. Deliver: Deliver your registration form and payment to: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, Room 100 School of Professional and Continuing Studies (#31 on Campus Map) University of Richmond, VA

Membership Form Spring 2016

q NEW MEMBERSHIP q RENEWAL MEMBERSHIP

Please use black ink. Print clearly. Please complete payment information. This form is also available online at osher.richmond.edu

Member Information Today’s Date Name

Preferred Name

UR ID Number

Date of Birth

Home Address City

State

Telephone (Day)

Zip Code

(Evening)

(Cell) US Citizen q Yes q No

Gender q Male q Female

Prior or Current Occupation How did you hear about the Osher Institute? Are you a UR Alumna/us? q Yes q No Year of Graduation Degree Ethnicity/Race (Optional) 1. Are you Hispanic/Latino? q Yes, Hispanic or Latino q No 2. Regardless of your answer to the prior question, please select one from the following ethnicities that best describe you: q American Indian or Alaska Native q Asian q Black or African American q Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander q White Local emergency contact: Name

Telephone Number

New/Renewing Membership Options Please select your annual membership level. You may join at anytime during the year. Your membership is valid for one year from the date you join. Member benefits are detailed inside front cover of this schedule and online at osher.richmond.edu.

q GOLD $350

q SILVER $75

q UR OSHER $25 (for faculty, staff, retirees of UR, and their spouses/partners)

Please mail or fax your form to us:

You may also drop off your form:

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute School of Professional and Continuing Studies University of Richmond, VA 23173 SECURE FAX: (804) 287-1264

Osher Institute Office Special Programs Building (#31 on UR Campus Map) Room 100

Making a Gift to the Osher Institute Osher Institute members and friends of the Osher Institute are encouraged to consider tax-deductible gifts to the Osher Institute. Your gift is a gift of education and exploration that helps us continue to provide excellent lifelong learning opportunities and to keep Osher Institute fees affordable. These same gifts may also be used to fund an ‘Osher Scholarships for SPCS Credit Students,’ which help these students reach their goal of a college degree. For details on making a gift, please contact the Osher Institute office at (804) 287-6344.

Payment Information Your payment MUST accompany this form. qCheck. Please enclose check made payable to University of Richmond. WHEN PAYING BY CHECK, PAYMENT OF MEMBERSHIP FORM AND COURSE REGISTRATION MUST BE SUBMITTED ON SEPARATE CHECKS. qCredit Card. We accept VISA, MasterCard or American Express. (Credit card information is not retained.) Please complete the following: Please charge my: q VISA q MasterCard q American Express Account Number

Expiration Date

Cardholder’s Name: (as it appears on the card) Signature

Amount to be Charged $

Registration Form and Calendar Spring 2016 Date Last Name

First Name

Details are in the print schedule and online at osher.richmond.edu. To register for classes: Check the box next to the CRN number. To register online for an event: Register at spcs.richmond.edu/osher/events. Please total your course fees and complete the following information necessary for processing your registration: Name

UR ID

Address

Email Phone

Fee*

Title, Page Number

Date,Time/(Day of Week)

☐50172/50173

$60

Great Decisions 2016, 5

Jan 20,27,Feb 3,10,17,24,Mar 2,9, 1-3pm(W)

☐50174/50175

$60

Topical Discussions, 5

Jan 20,Feb 17,Mar 16,Apr 13, 3:30-5:30pm(W)

☐50304/50305

$40

A Zooman’s Expeditions, 5

Jan 22,29,Feb 5, 10-noon(F)

☐50192/50193

$60

Hitch in the Forties, 5

Jan 22,29, Feb 5,12,19,26, 1-4pm(F)

☐register online

free

Osher Breakfast Social and VMFA Talk, 5

Jan 25, 8:30-10:30am(M)

☐50285/50286

$60

The American Renaissance, 6

Jan 26, Feb 2,9,16,23, Mar 1, 10-noon(T)

☐50240/50241

$20

Understanding Long Term Care, 6

Jan 26, 1-3pm(T)

☐50242/50243

$20

Managing Caregiving and Your Own Health, 6

Jan 27, 10-11:30am(W)

☐50209/50210

$60

The Phoenicians, 6

Jan 28,Feb 4,11,18,25,Mar 3, 9:30-11:30am(R)

☐50287/50288

$20

Onorate l’altissimo Poeta: The Memory of Dante, 6

Jan 28, 1-3pm(R)

☐50306/50307

$60

Vaastushastra: The Ancient Vedic Science of Building, 6 Feb 1,8,15,22,29, 9:30-10:30(M)

☐50194/50195

$60

Think Tank Osher: A New National Security Strategy, 6 Feb 1,8,15, 2-4pm(T)

☐50289/50290

$60

Understanding Opera, Part 2, 6

Feb 2,9,16, 1-3pm(T)

☐50176/50177

$60

Exploring the Internet, 7

Feb 2,4,9,11, 2:30-4pm(TR)

☐50178/50179

$20

Today’s American Education, 7

Feb 3, 10-noon(W)

☐50180/50181

$20

Generous Thinking: Why We Need the Humanities, 7 Feb 4, 4-6pm(R)

☐50308/50309

$20

The Genetics of Cancer, 7

Feb 8, 11am-1pm(M)

☐50196

members free

Nathan Benn, 7

Feb 8, 6-8pm(M)

☐50211

$50/silver&gold

The Culinary History of New Orleans, 7

Feb 9, 11:30am-1:30pm(T)

☐50182

members free

Osher Member Orientation, 7

Feb 10, 9:30-11am (W)

☐register online

free

Campus Walk/Tour, 7

Feb 10, 11-noon(W)

☐50244/50245

$20

Financial Implications of Aging, 8

Feb 10, 5-7pm(W)

☐register online

free

China Fest 2016, 8

Feb 11, 7-8:30pm(R)

☐50183/50184

$20

Flying the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, 8

Feb 12, 10-noon(F)

*Silver members pay this fee; no fee for Gold member. M=Monday, T=Tuesday, W=Wednesday, R=Thursday, F=Friday, S=Saturday, U=Sunday

Name/Date:

CRN

Fee*

Title, Page Number

Date,Time/(Day of Week)

☐50246/50247

$40

Ipad Basics, 8

Feb 16,23, 10:30am-12:30pm(T)

☐50197/50198

$20

Contemporary Asian Art, 8

Feb 17, 10-noon(W)

☐50185

members free

Bounty of Boatwright Library, 8

Feb 18,1-3pm(R)

☐50212/50213

$40

Secrets of Shockoe, 8

Feb 19,26, 10-noon(F)

☐50214/50215

$40

City Government in Modern British History, 8

Feb 22,29, 3:30-5:30pm(M)

☐50339/50340

$40

Quieres mas Espanol?, 9

Feb 22,29, 11am-12:30pm(M)

☐register online

free

Bernard Perlin: An Anthology of Drawings, 9

Feb 22, 6-8pm(M)

☐50248

members free

Taking Your Passion to the Next Level, 9

Feb 24, 10am-1pm(W)

☐50199

members free

Beautiful Books of Boatwright, 9

Feb 25, 1-3pm(R)

☐50333/50334

$20

An Insider’s Guide, 9

Feb 25, 2-3:30(R)

☐register online

free

Peple Lecture Series, 9

Feb 28, 3-5pm(U)

☐50200/50201

$60

Cool Flicks, 9

Feb 29, Mar 7, 14, 1-3pm(M)

☐50186

members free

Hidden Treasures, 9

Mar 1, 1-3pm(T)

☐50216/50217

$40

Kill Jeff Davis, 9

Mar 2,9, 10-noon(W)

☐register online

free

Symposium for ‘The French Horse’, 10

Mar 2, 6-8:30pm(W)

☐50249/50250

$20

The History Behind Civil War Coins, 10

Mar 3, 1-3pm(R)

☐50218

members free

UR Behind the Scenes: Cannon Memorial Chapel, 10 Mar 4, 10-noon(F)

☐50187/50188

$20

Principles of Decision Making, 10

Mar 4, 1-3pm(F)

☐50291

members free

The Organ Music of J.S. Bach, 10

Mar 7, 10-noon(M)

☐50219/50220

$60

The Medici Family, 10

Mar 8,15,22,29, 10-noon(T)

☐50251/50252

$20

Holistic Connections and Aging, 10

Mar 8, 1-3pm(T)

☐50221/50222

$60

We Remember the Cold War, 10

Mar 10,24, Apr 7,21, 10-noon(R)

☐50223/50224

$40

Master Problem Solver, 10

Mar 10,17, 1:30-3:30pm(R)

☐50335/50336

$60

Jamestown, 11

Mar 11,18,25, 9:30-11:30am(F)

☐50310/50311

$20

Sides with Oils and Vinegars, 11

Mar 14, 10-noon(M)

☐50189

members free

Osher Member Orientation, 11

Mar 15, 1:30-3pm(T)

☐register online

free

Campus Walk/Tour, 11

Mar 15, 3-4pm(T)

☐50253/50254

$20

Financial Implications of Aging, 11

Mar 16, 10-noon(W)

☐50202/50203

$40

Tell Me a Story, 11

Mar 18,25, 12-1:15pm(F)

☐50281/50282

$20

Legal Ethics in 2016, 11

Mar 21, 10-noon(M)

*Silver members pay this fee; no fee for Gold member. M=Monday, T=Tuesday, W=Wednesday, R=Thursday, F=Friday, S=Saturday, U=Sunday

Name/Date:

CRN

Fee*

Title, Page Number

Date,Time/(Day of Week)

☐50225/50226

$60

Ancient Inscriptions, 11

Mar 21,28,Apr 4,18, 1:45-3:45pm(M)

☐50312/50313

$60

Real Estate and the Use of UAVs, 11

Mar 22,29,Apr 5,12, 3:30-4:30pm(T)

☐50227/50228

$60

Fools and Crazy Men, 12

Mar 23,30,Apr 6, 10-noon(W)

☐50302/50303

$20

Domestic Religion, 12

Mar 23, 1-3pm(W)

☐register online

free

Remembering Ireland’s Easter Rising, 12

Mar 24, 1-3:30pm(R)

☐50337/50338

$60

Virginia’s Architectural Heritage, 12

Mar 29, Apr 5,12,19, 1-2:30pm(T)

☐50255/50256

$20

Adult Illiteracy, 12

Mar 30, 1-3pm(W)

☐50205/50206

$20

Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands, 12

Mar 31, 10-noon(R)

☐register online

free

The Wrench That Saved a Family, 12

Mar 31, 4-6pm(R)

☐50231

$60/silver&gold

Chancellorsville, 12

Apr 1, 7:30am-7pm(F)

☐50204

free

Tell Me a Story, 12

Apr 3, 1-3pm(U)

☐50296/50297

$60

American Crises, 13

Apr 4,11,18, 10-11:30am(M)

☐50257/50258

$20

A Gentle Madness, 13

Apr 5, 10-noon(T)

☐50283/50284

$60

The Wacky World of the American Legal System, 13

Apr 6,13,20,27, 10-noon(W)

☐50259/50260

$60

Born to be Wild, 13

Apr 6,13,20, 1-3pm(W)

☐50292/50293

$40

History of Music, 14

Apr 6,13, 5:30-7:30pm(W)

☐50261/50262

$60

iHola! An Explorationof Basic Spanish, 14

Apr 7,14,21, 12-1pm(R)

☐50294/50295

$20

What to Listen for in Music, 14

Apr 7, 1-3pm(M)

☐50263/50264

$20

Understanding Long Term Care Planning, 15

Apr 7, 5:30-7:30pm(R)

☐50316/50317

$20

Healing Properties of Herbs, 15

Apr 11, 1-3pm(M)

☐50265

members free

UR: A Virtual Tour, 15

Apr 12, 10-noon(T)

☐50314/50315

$20

Love is in the Air, 15

Apr 14, 9:30-11:30(R)

☐register online

free

Campus Hike, 15

Apr 14, 1:30-3:30pm(R)

☐50233/50234

$40

Love and the Ladies of Court End, 15

Apr 15,22, 10-noon(F)

☐50190/50191

$20

Making History: Library of Virginia, 15

Apr 15, 1:30-3:30pm(F)

☐50235/50236

$40

The Civil War, Part 1, 15

Apr 19,26, 10-noon(T)

☐50266/50267

$20

Folk Art, Music and Pie, 15

Apr 19, 3:30-5:30pm(T)

☐50268/50269

$20

Financial Implications of Aging, 16

Apr 20, 5-7pm(W)

☐50270/50271

$60

Explore China, 16

Apr 21,28, May 5, 1-3pm(R)

☐50318

$55/Silver&Gold

Bald Eagles of the James River, 16

Apr 21, 5-7pm(R)

*Silver members pay this fee; no fee for Gold member. M=Monday, T=Tuesday, W=Wednesday, R=Thursday, F=Friday, S=Saturday, U=Sunday

Name/Date:

CRN

Fee*

Title, Page Number

Date,Time/(Day of Week)

☐50319/50320

$20

Clinical Decisions in Gastroenterology, 16

Apr 25, 10-noon(M)

☐50207/50208

$60

Siting of Controversial Facilities, 16

Apr 25, May 2,9, 1-3pm(M)

☐50272/50273

$20

Elevating the Army’s Glass Ceiling, 16

Apr 25, 5:30-7:30pm(M)

☐50274/50275

$20

Pet Sounds 50 Years Later, 16

Apr 26, 2-4pm(T)

☐50276

$50/Silver&Gold

Great Chefs Learning Lunch, 16

Apr 27, 11:30am-1:30pm(W)

☐50298/50299

$20

State Legislative Issues, 16

Apr 28, 10-noon(R)

☐50232

members free

Tour of UR’s Bottomley House, 17

Apr 29, 10-noon(F)

☐50237/50238

$20

Feminist Theology and Baptist Women Pastors, 17

May 2, 10-noon(M)

☐50300/50301

$40

Conversations about Political and Economic, 17

May 3,4, 10-noon(TW)

☐50229/50230

$20

Richmond Remembers the Titanic, 17

May 3, 1:30-2:30pm(T)

☐50277/50278

$20

Who Killed Civics and Character, 17

May 4, 1-3pm(W)

☐50279/50280

$20

Behind the Scenes with Community Idea Stations, 17 May 5, 2-4pm(R)

☐50239

members free

Virginia War Memorial Tour, 17

May 10, 1-3pm(T)

☐50321/50322

$20

Gardening with Moss Lawns, 17

May 13, 10-noon(F)

TOTAL DUE:

PAYMENT *Gold Member–no payment required except for programs where silver and gold is indicated. You may mail, fax or deliver your registration form and payment to: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, Room 100, School of Professional and Continuing Studies (#31 on Campus Map) University of Richmond, VA 23173, secure fax: (804)287-1264. qCheck. (separate from membership) payable to the University of Richmond

qCredit Card. We accept VISA, MasterCard or American Express. (Credit card information is not retained.) Please charge my: q VISA q MasterCard q American Express Account Number

Expiration Date

Cardholder’s Name: (as it appears on the card) Signature

Amount to be Charged $

Name/Date:

*Silver members pay this fee; no fee for Gold member. M=Monday, T=Tuesday, W=Wednesday, R=Thursday, F=Friday, S=Saturday, U=Sunday

Learning is in full bloom this spring. Membership Form: Please use black ink, print clearly and complete payment information. Registration Form and Calendar: To register for a class check the box next to the CRN number for those classes you wish to attend. To register for an event, register at spcs.richmond.edu/osher/events. Mail: Mail your registration form and payment to: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, Room 100 School of Professional and Continuing Studies University of Richmond, VA 23173 Fax: Cut this insert in half on fold and fax to our secure fax to (804)287-1264. Deliver: Deliver your registration form and payment to: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, Room 100 School of Professional and Continuing Studies (#31 on Campus Map) University of Richmond, VA

Explore your love of learning at UR’s Osher Institute. The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute combines intellectual stimulation and civic engagement with a vibrant community of like-minded students, age 50 and older. We offer an extensive array of programs in the liberal arts in the fall, spring, and summer semesters. 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. Join the fun today! For more information, contact us today: Margaret “Peggy” Watson, Director margaret.watson@richmond.edu(804) 287-6344 Debra Guild, Administrative Coordinator dguild@richmond.edu(804) 287-6608