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cademy for ifelong earning
A Program of the Oregon State University Alumni Association
Spring 2008
Schedule Of Classes
• ISSUES & IDEAS
• WORLD CULTURES:
SPAIN
• ARTS
• HUMANITIES
• SCIENCE
WHAT IS ALL? The Academy for Lifelong Learning (ALL), established in 2002, is a self-funded, peer-led, membership organization. ALL embraces learning as a lifelong process. As such, members, now numbering more than 300, support the Academy's objectives through their participation as students, as presenters, and generally in the successful operation of the program. In addition to the administrative body, the ALL Advisory Council, and the ALL Curriculum Committee, there are several other committees essential to the total effort. Your involvement in ALL beyond being a student is welcomed and encouraged. Please contact any member of the
Advisory Council or Curriculum Committee for additional information. You do not need to be an OSU alumnus or a retiree to be a member of ALL. Periodic socials (coffee/tea) are held throughout the term in the Fireside Room before or after classes for people to get acquainted and share ideas. There will be advance announcements of dates and times.
ADVISORY COUNCIL
Paul Barkley Paula Krane, Chair Alan Chaimov Barbara Metzger, Secretary/Historian Paul Dickey, Treasurer Jean Peters, Past Chair Eldon Erickson Don Rounds Ed Heath Norm Seward Denis Jarvis, Curriculum Chair Cliff Trow Bill Kemper Caroline Wilkins, Vice Chair Ex Officio: Marianne McNair, Administrative Assistant Scott Elmshaeuser, OSU Alumni Association Liaison
CURRICULUM COMMITTEE Denis Jarvis, Chair
Arts Humanities Issues & Ideas Lois Courtney Barb Callner Ed Heath Charles Meierdiercks Doug Clark Bill Hohenboken Erika Schoell Cliff Trow Bill Kemper Brookes Spencer Dick Weinman Arne Landsberg Glenn Theodore Becky McKenzie
Science Resource Members Ron Coffey World Cultures Paula Krane Denis Jarvis Keith Dunlap Jean Peters Don Rounds David Eiseman Dan Youngberg Skip Wenz Lloyd Swanson
PUBLICATIONS EDITING & PUBLISHING Bill Kemper
CONTENTS
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ISSUES & IDEAS 4
SPAIN 5 - 6
ARTS 7 - 8
HUMANITIES 9 -10
SCIENCE 11 - 12
CALENDAR 14
REGISTRATION INSERT
ANNOUNCEMENTS 12
CLASS SELECTION - YOUR COPY 13
1. ISSUES & IDEAS SPRING 2008 Tuesdays, 9:30 - 11:30 AM unless otherwise noted in the class listing
The Mexican-Origin Population in Oregon: Past and Present Tuesday, April 1, 9:30
Numbers of Latinos residing in Oregon have increased dramatically during the last decade. Latinos — particularly Mexicans — have been in Oregon since the early twentieth century. Erlinda Gonzales-Berry, OSU Professor Emeritus of Ethnic Studies, explores the rich history of migration and settlement of Mexicans in Oregon, highlighting their sustained practices of community building and contributions to cultural and economic conditions in Oregon. Host: Ed Heath
U.S. Presidential Election: An Oregon Perspective Tuesday, April 8, 9:30
Bill Lunch, OSU Professor and Chair of Political Science and the Political Analyst for Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB), will provide his perspective on the U.S. presidential race, in particular, the potential impact of the Oregon primary in May. The Oregon primary may or may not play a significant role in deciding who will be running in 2008, but Bill will be able to offer some interesting perspectives and commentary on the current and future role of Oregon in this, and future, U.S. presidential elections. Host: Bill Kemper
Federal Reserve System Tuesday, April 15, 9:30
Karla Chambers, Co-Owner & Vice President of nearby Stahlbush Island Farms and member of the Board of Directors of the Federal Reserve Bank, San Francisco, will give us an insight into the workings of the FED and a current view of sustainable farming. Host: Arne Landsberg
The Private Life of Vote By Mail Tuesdays, April 22, 9:30
What happens to your ballot after you submit it? What effect has “vote by mail” had on voting patterns? How are "questionable" ballots processed? Jill Van Buren, Supervisor of Elections for Benton County, will answer these and other questions you may have about the voting process in Benton County. Host: Becky McKenzie
Living Well With Chronic Conditions Tuesdays, April 29, May 6, 13, 20, and 27, 9:30 AM -NOON
and June 3, 1:30 - 4:00PM
Charlotte Drost, RN/FNP, will facilitate the Stanford Chronic Disease Self-Management Program. This six-week program is designed to help those with chronic conditions learn how to take control of their health. Classes are fun and interactive, allowing participants to share their successes and build a common source of support. Limited to 18 participants. Workbooks provided free. This set of six classes is presented as a set, and participants should try to attend all six classes. Host: Becky McKenzie
Pakistan, Al Qaeda, and Nuclear Weapons? Tuesday, May 27, 1:30
In the past year the stability of Pakistan has seen a dramatic turn for the worse as fundamentalists seem poised to take over the country. What would happen if they did? How closely aligned to Al Qaeda are they? Is Osama bin Laden hiding in Pakistan? And are Pakistan's missiles capable of reaching American targets? A year ago, Mark Croati gave an exciting presentation to ALL. We are pleased he is able to join us again. Mark teaches Middle East Politics at St. Mary's College in Maryland and teaches Global Hot Spots for Georgetown University. He has taught classses at University of Maryland, American University, and The George Washington University. Host: Jean Peters
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2. SPAIN SPRING 2008 Tuesdays, 1:30 - 3:30 PM unless otherwise noted in the class listing
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Arabic Spain: 711 A.D. - 1492 A.D. and Beyond Tuesday, April 1, 1:30
Guy Wood, OSU Professor and Acting Chair of Foreign Languages, will discuss almost eight centuries of direct Arabic influence in the Iberian Peninsula. After a brief historical overview, he will consider the invasion of Spain via the Straits of Gibraltar in 711 A.D., the formation of the Caliphate of Cordoba, the "taifa" states such as Seville, and the last bastion of Arabic influence: Granada. He will include a series of slides that illustrate this history and the lasting cultural impact of Moorish Spain on the Spanish language and the arts today. Host: David Eiseman
Spanish Art in the Late Medieval and Early Modern Era Wednesday, April 9, 1:30
Nicole von Germeten, OSU Assistant Professor of History. By the 1600's, the Spanish monarchs had become some of Europe's greatest art collectors and sponsors. Ambitious building projects provided the settings for the thousands of paintings collected by the Spanish kings. She will discuss the various European and regional Iberian influences that formed a distinctly Spanish artistic style, emphasizing the Counter Reformation and Baroque painters Host: David Eiseman
An Expatriot Mom in Barcelona Tuesday April 15, 1:30
Kim Thackray, Corvallis, will share her experiences living in Barcelona, Spain as a "trailing spouse" and mother of two small children. When her husband, Mark, was asked to work at the Hewlett-Packard site near Barcelona, the family started the adventure of a lifetime. Kim will discuss the delights and challenges of these four-plus years, from visiting the incredible museums to navigating the grocery stores. Photos and mementos will enhance your understanding of this wonderful opportunity. Host: Lloyd Swanson
Spanish Art Music: The Mystique of Albéniz and De Falla Thursday, April 24, 9:30
Mike Curtis, musician and composer. The music of Spain has an almost identifiable mystique. The early 20th-century composers Isaac Albéniz and Manuel De Falla were able to capture that fragrant essence in their timeless ballets and works for piano. Host: David Eiseman
Barcelona and its Architecture at the Turn of the 20th Century Tuesday, April 29, 1:30
Anuncia Escala, OSU Senior Instructor of Foreign Languages, will offer a brief history of the culture and social movements that led Catalunya and Barcelona to develop its modernist movement in architecture, including Antonio Gaudi and other artists. Host: David Eiseman
Growing up in Franco's Dictatorship and the Transition to Democracy Tuesday, May 6, 1:30
Charo Hudspeth, from Spain and a Corvallis resident, will offer a personal account of the 1970s and 80s in Spain, the last Franco decade which initiated the transition to democracy. This inspired an array of challenges that resulted in the transformation from a traditional, Catholic country into a modern western secular society. Host: David Eiseman
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Continued SPAIN Tuesdays, 1:30 - 3:30 PM unless otherwise noted in the class listing
Gala Dinner -- Spain Wednesday, May 14, 6:00 p.m.
First course: Tapas on table: Ajillo (marinated) Mushrooms, Garlic marinated olives, warm baguette
2nd course:
Chorizo and potato empanadas with creamy cilantro dip Salad with garbanzo beans, olives, Manchego cheese, tomatoes and red wine vinaigrette
Main course:
Marinated Pork (Pinchitos Morunos) with Paella and Roasted eggplant, onions and peppers (Escaivada)
Dessert: Almond cake with raspberry compote
Beverages: Red and white sangria Coffee
Location: Valley Catering at the Club House 6097 NE Ebony Lane, Adair Village
Cost: $27.00, including gratuity Submit Payment with Class Registration
Spanish Poet: Garcia Lorca vs. Franco: Spanish Standoff Tuesday, May 20, 1:30
Roger Weaver, OSU Professor Emeritus of Poetry, asks why lyric poets threaten totalitarian regimes, resulting in their persecutions and (often) deaths. What is it about the lyric which produces this reaction? Roger will offer tentative answers and see how this phenomenon is not unique to Spain. Host: Keith Dunlap
A Taste of Spain Wednesday, May 28, 4:00PM-6:00PM
Come and get a sensory flavor of the authentic foods and wines of Spain. Carol Trueba and Linda Ahlvin, Corvallis, will offer us tapas from Spain. Spanish Tortilla and Escalivada are two of several tapas we will try, all served with Spanish red wines. Carol and Linda lived in Barcelona with their families while their spouses were working at HP, and they became connoisseurs of the Spanish lifestyle. They appreciate good food and wine and will share with us their best experiences. Meet at the First Alternative Co-op Community Room, 1007 SE 3rd St. (South Store). There is a $7 per person charge. (Submit Payment with Class Registration) Enrollment is limited to 24. Host: Lloyd Swanson
Travel in Spain: Highlights and Insights Wednesday, June 4, 9:30
Mike Curtis returns to discuss his recent trips to various regions of Spain. Through photos, he shares his insights and appreciation of Spanish art, architecture, music, food, and geography. Host: David Eiseman
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3. ARTS SPRING 2008 Wednesdays, 9:30 - 11:30 AM unless otherwise noted in the class listing
Beethoven’s “Missa Solemnis:” A Mass for All Times Wednesday, April 2, 9:30
Steven Zielke, Director of Choral Studies at OSU and Director of the OSU Chamber Choir, will provide an informative and interactive discussion of Beethoven and his “Missa Solemnis.” The lecture will include excerpts which will assist in understanding a long loved, but very difficult work prior to its performance by the Corvallis/OSU Symphony on April 15. Host: Charles Meierdiercks
Celebrate Architecture! Wednesday, April 9, 9:30
Friedrich Von Schelling said that architecture is frozen music. Corvallis architect Cy Stadsvold (Renaissance on the Waterfront) using slides and drawing on his own expertise will help us understand and hear that music as we travel through neighborhoods and the world. Host: Charles Meierdiercks
Anticipating Ashland: Three American Classics Wednesday, April 16, 9:30
This season, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival is presenting three American classics: Thornton Wilder's "Our Town" (1938), Arthur Miller's "A View From The Bridge" (1955),and August Wilson's “Fences” (1985). Robert Leff, director and American Theatre Historian, will discuss each play's historical and theatrical background, how they "speak" to today's audience, when and how a play becomes a classic, and why "Our Town" is one of the great American plays. Host: Lois Courtney
The Woodwind Quintet: Who, What, Why, and How? Wednesday, April 23, 9:30
The Spiritoso Woodwind Quintet will play examples of the musical literature for this chamber ensemble and share their experiences as amateur musicians. They will demonstrate how they rehearse and what they have to think about as they play. The members of the Quintet (Gretchen VanderPlas, Steve Ford, Bob Schapper, Karin Magnuson and Sue Borden) are members of the Corvallis Community Band and have played in a variety of musical venues—from tailgaters to pit orchestras. They all play for fun, and look forward to sharing their love of music Host: Lois Courtney
OSU Library Art Tour Wednesday, April 30, 10:00-11:00
Loretta Riley, OSU Humanities and Social Sciences Librarian and Subject Librarian for Art, will conduct a tour of the highlights of the OSU Valley Library’s Northwest Art Collection. The collection includes 120 pieces by contemporary NW artists. Media include oils, acrylics, textiles, sculpture, prints and more. We will meet in the lobby of the library at 10:15 for the 45-minute tour. If you have questions about transportation or parking, please call Erika Schoell at 738-6806. Host: Erika Schoell
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Continued ARTS Wednesdays, 9:30 - 11:30 AM unless otherwise noted in the class listing
Art of the Arctic Wednesday, May 7, 9:30
Roben Jack Larrison, Curator of the Jensen Arctic Museum on the Western Oregon University campus and an Alaskan Native, will share her perspective on some of the differences between a Western view of art and the Inupiaq/Arctic view of art. The presentation will include examples from the museum’s collection, and photos and videos of artists at work, with examples of their craft. Participants may also elect to work on a small beadwork project during the presentation. Host: Erika Schoell
The Rhythm of Poetry: Early English Meter Wednesday, May 14, 9:30
Robert Schwartz, OSU Professor of English and former Department Chair, will consider English prosody at the beginning of Modern English Poetry using examples from canonical early Renaissance verse. In addition to being valuable for its own sake, attention to the craft of rhythm and meter as exemplified by early practitioners enhances our appreciation for and understanding of contemporary poetry. Mary Oliver, one of our most popular modern poets says "What has been written without meter is no more than an icing" and as Miller Williams points out in Patterns of Poetry, “. . . it is all a single growth and the roots are still felt in the branches." Host: Brookes Spencer
The Music of Johann Sebastian Bach: Highlights of the Oregon Bach Festival Wednesday, May 21, 9:30
David Eiseman, OSU Professor Emeritus of Music, will conclude our three-part series on Bach by emphasizing the St. Matthew Passion and the B Minor Mass, two works featured at this summer's Bach Festival. By concentrating on these masterworks we will continue our consideration of what it is about Bach's music, obscure in its own time, that led it to become universally regarded as among the greatest and most influential in western culture. The Mass will be performed in Portland on June 27 and in Eugene on June 28. The Passion will be performed in Eugene on July 13. Host: Charles Meierdiercks
Mini-Reviews: Four Unforgettable Fictional Characters Wednesday, May 28, 9:30
We all remember a character created for us in fiction who came alive, left the page and still exists in our memory. Each reviewer will discuss his/her own choice. They will explore what makes their characters unforgettable and the author who brought them to life. Host: Glenn Theodore
Scientific Worthies: Albert Einstein Tuesday, June 3, 9:30
Mary Jo Nye, OSU Professor of History and Horning Professor of the Humanities, will discuss the life, times and contributions of Albert Einstein. Her talk will focus on the new biography, Einstein: His Life and Universe, by Walter Isaacson. Host: Brookes Spencer
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4. HUMANITIES SPRING 2008 Thursdays, 9:30 - 11:30 AM unless otherwise noted in the class listing
Getting a Good Night's Sleep: Sleep Disorders and Sleep Medicine Thursday, April 3, 9:30
Dr. Mari Goldner, a specialist in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders at the Corvallis Clinic, will review the research establishing the causes of sleepiness and fatigue as well as the conditions in sleep that are damaging to health. She will speak about treatments for apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy, primary snoring, circadian disorders, and the burgeoning field of sleep medicine. The class will focus on scientific and technological developments but will include discussion of the economic, social and cultural implications of sleep medicine.
Host: Doug Clark
Critique of the Supplemental Session of the Oregon Legislature Thursday, April 10, 9:30
After a trial run at annual sessions, Senator Frank Morse, Republican, representing Albany and Corvallis, and Representative Sara Gelser, Democrat, representing Corvallis and Philomath, will evaluate the Oregon Legislature's "supplemental session" experiment which concluded at the end of February. They will address the issue of whether Oregon is ready to consider annual legislative sessions in place of its biennial system. Host: Cliff Trow
Oregon Public Broadcasting: What It Is, Will Be And May Not Be Thursday, April 17, 9:30
Steve Bass, CEO of Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB), and Lynne Clendenin, Vice President, Radio Broadcasting, will discuss and answer questions about the current programming of the State of Oregon's radio and television broadcasting system; the changes in the content of radio and television that will come about in the digital world; and how technology will alter the forms of message sending and receiving (narrowcasting, cable casting, multi-channels, high definition TV and radio, DVD, satellites and the internet). — truly a Public Information Super Highway, with many access roads. Host: Dick Weinman
OSU and the Maraschino Cherry Tuesday, April 22, 1:30
Conventional wisdom credits OSU with the invention of the maraschino cherry. Ron Wrolstad, Distinguished OSU Professor Emeritus of Food Science will discuss whether this is true or false and will describe Ernest Wiegand's role in establishing Oregon's maraschino cherry industry. The contributions of other OSU faculty, including Robert Cain, Darrel Beavers, and Ron, will also be described. Love them or hate them, there's a lot of folklore, technology and science wrapped up in the maraschino cherry! Host: Lloyd Swanson
Gender and Sexuality: A History Thursday, May 1, 9:30
Robert Nye, OSU Professor Emeritus of History and Horning Professor of the Humanities, will discuss when and why "gender" first emerged, its relation to "sex" and "sexuality" and how the concept has evolved in recent years. It is presently unclear if we all mean the same thing when we use "gender" in conversation and writing. Host: Cliff Trow
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Continued HUMANITIES Thurdays, 9:30 - 11:30 AM unless otherwise noted in the class listing
MemAerobics Brain Wellness Seminar Thursday, May 8, 9:30
Roger Anunsen, author, consultant and former attorney, is the creator of MemAerobics, a nationally recognized, non-computer cognitive intervention program that has been educating mature minds since 2001. After an overview of his “Jump Start" theory, he will discuss his Brain Wellness Series, which engages and challenges elders to learn evidence-based neuroscience facts about how aging brains really work and why aging brains sometimes fail. Host: Barb Callner
Nothing But The BEST Thursday, May 15, 9:30
Larry Roper, OSU Vice Provost of Student Affairs and Interim Dean of The College of Liberal Arts, has designed and implemented a program to meet the challenges faced by incoming student athletes. Working primarily with football recruits, the program, with the acronym, BEST, assists incoming athletes in overcoming their fears, anxieties, search for identity, and the first-time experience of college academic and social life. ALL participants will get a chance to simulate the activities of the BEST student athletes. Host: Dick Weinman
Speaking Metaphorically Thursday, May 22, 9:30
Speaking metaphorically, Dick Weinman and Don Ferguson speak in the language of oral and visual imagery, to express the feelings of Dick about his wife’s Alzheimer’s Disease. Don, photographer and owner of Shadowsmith Photography, and Dick, OSU Professor Emeritus of Media Communication, describe Alzheimer’s shattering effects and individual deterioration, as well as the moods, emotions, yet persistent feelings of hope of the caregiver. Dick writes and speaks in the language of poetry; Don in visual poetry - to interpret the emotional and spiritual meaning of the poems. Both explain how their works were created. Host: Barb Callner
Humpty-Dumpty Fell . . . And Just Lay There Thursday, May 29, 9:30
Paul Hochfeld, MD, Emergency Room physician, and advocate for a new Health Care System, has traveled extensively to produce a documentary on the U.S. Health Care System and structure. He met with health care professionals, administrators. politicians, and government officials. His conclusions are unnerving, but suggestive of action. See excerpts from the documentary and hear how the system is really not about health and is broken like humpty-dumpty. But it might be put back together again. Host: Dick Weinman
A Visit to the Corvallis Mosque Wednesday, June 4, 12:30 - 2:30
Amir Mohamed Siala, director of the Salmaan Alfarisi Islamic Center in Corvallis, has invited the members of ALL to his place of worship. He will be our host as we tour the Mosque, observe a service and have our questions answered by members of this Islamic Congregation. Those attending will meet at the Salmaan Alfaisi Islamic Center at 610 NW Kings Blvd. in Corvallis. Host: Barb Callner
Bird Flight: How, Why and From Whence Thursday, April 3, 1:30
Doug Warrick, OSU Assistant Professor of Zoology, will guide the class through the basic physics, anatomy, evolution, and ecological significance of bird flight — from hummingbirds to albatrosses. Host: Skip Wenz
The Known Unknowns of Dam Removal Thursday, April 10, 1:30
Desiree Tullos, OSU Assistant Professor of Ecological Engineering, will discuss her field studies on the effects of dam removal on Oregon's riparian habitats and aquatic ecosystems. Host: Skip Wenz
Exploring Your Human Genome Thursday, April 17 & 24, 1:30
Dr. Kari van Zee, Workshop Instructor for Science Education Partnerships at OSU, will conduct these two class/lab workshops in room 138 of Crop Science Building. First day: after introduction to DNA, you will isolate human genomic DNA from your own cheek cells and then use PCR to explore a small target region. Second day: after discussion of DNA sequencing and genomics, gel electrophoresis will be used to examine and compare the DNA sequences produced in the PCR reactions. You will use standard lab procedures, but no experience is required. Limit: first 24 to register for both days. Car pooling will be organized. Host: Denis Jarvis
Nanomedicines to Target Solid Tumors Thursday, May 1, 1:30
John Mata, OSU Assistant Professor of Veterinary Medicine, will discuss the current status and future opportunities of his work with small self-activating peptides which have shown remarkable ability to target cancer cells based on the unique microenvironment present within tumors. His current project has demonstrated the feasibility of developing nanomedicines capable of delivering therapeutic agents to tumors. Although still in its infancy, this work may provide new opportunities for the development of safe and effective therapies for cancer and other medical conditions. Host: Don Rounds
Dietary Strategies for Prostate Cancer Prevention Thursday, May 8, 1:30
Emily Ho, OSU Assistant Professor and faculty member in both the Department of Nutrition & Exercise Sciences and in the Linus Pauling Institute, will discuss recent work performed in her lab examining mechanisms by which traditional Asian foods, like soy, tea, and cruciferous vegetables may be protective against prostate cancer. Host: Don Rounds
Biosolar Hydrogen from Water: A Sustainable Energy Solution Thursday, May 15, 1:30
Roger Ely, OSU Associate Professor, and PhD students, Liz Burrows, Jed Eberly, and Dick Dickson, Department of Biological & Ecological Engineering, will discuss recent developments in their research into solar-supported production of hydrogen gas by cyanobacteria. A major aim of this research is to develop solid-state biocassettes that could be configured as sheets. These films, or designed layers, for example, could be versatile, portable, efficient, and inexpensive. Host: Don Rounds
5. SCIENCE SPRING 2008 Thursdays, 1:30 - 3:30 PM unless otherwise noted in the class listing
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Continued SCIENCE Thursdays, 1:30 - 3:30 PM unless otherwise noted in the class listing
Staphylococcal Resistance: Battlefield to Battlefront Thursday, May 22, 1:30
David T. Bearden, OSU Associate Professor of Pharmacy, will summarize his recent groundbreaking antibiotic research. Antibacterials have been variably effective in the fight against Staphylococcus aureus. This important pathogen has outwitted most treatment options of the day. While resistance has evolved over the past 60 years, an epidemiologic shift has moved resistant organisms from the hospital to the community. Current research is ongoing into the best treatment and prevention in this new era of infection. Host: Ron Coffey
The Dark Side of the Universe Thursday, May 29, 1:30
Albert Stetz, OSU Professor Emeritus of Physics, will explore an exciting new topic of cosmology, which is one of the most active areas in science at this time. It seems that the universe is being torn apart by a mysterious force called dark energy. Most of the actual matter in the universe is in the form of "dark matter," which has never been detected directly. In this talk he will examine the evidence leading to these remarkable conclusions. Host: Ron Coffey
Visit H. J. Edwards Experimental Forest in Cascades Thursday, June 5, 9:00AM - 5:00PM
October, 2007, Ecosystem scientist, Fred Swanson gave a class on the H. J. Andrews Experimental Forest in the Cascades, the site of intensive studies of old growth forests, streams, landslides and watersheds since 1948. Now, he will conduct a trip to the site itself on a pleasant June day with good company. We shall travel by luxury bus, 2 hours each way, departing promptly from the Church parking lot at 9 AM, and returning by 5 PM. On site the bus will take us place to place, but there will be optional walks for details. Bring a sack lunch for the picnic area. Coffee and chilled water will be supplied. Limit: first 40 to register. Cost $22 (Submit Payment with Class Registration) Host: Denis Jarvis
ANNOUNCEMENTS ALL PICNIC:
ALL's Annual Meeting Picnic Dinner will be held Monday, June 2nd, 2008 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the CH2M Hill Alumni Center. The evening’s activities will be dinner, followed by a report of the year's activities and election of new members of the 2008-2009 Council, and ending with OSU Economist Starr McMullen, award winning national fiddler, entertaining us. In order to assure an accurate headcount for dinner, an advance nominal charge to members and spouses is $5.00 each with the remaining cost as a benefit of your membership. Non-alcoholic beverages are included in the cost of the dinner. A no-host bar serving wine and beer will also be avail-able. There will be free parking in the lot south of Reser after 5:00 PM.
COST: $5, SUBMIT PAYMENT WITH CLASS RESERVATION. Deadline May 27th to sign up and pay.
ALL'S FIRST SUMMER SESSION:
We have heard your request for ALL classes in the summer, so this summer we are planning our first summer session. We are keeping this small and will only have a few classes. This is a test to see what the demand will be. They will be from all the strands. The classes will meet on Wednesday morning from 10:00 AM to Noon starting on July 9th, 2008 and ending August 13th. Some of the classes will be at the church and others will be around town. Details, including registration, will be available about the first of May. Check our website, weekly announcements (both email and before class) for these details. This will be a benefit of your current membership and will be offered at no extra charge.
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CLASS SELECTION YOUR COPY SPRING 2008
Before sending in your registration form, take a moment and either make a copy of it or use this page to note which classes you selected. You will then have a record of your expressed intentions.
2. Spain
Tuesday, April 1, 1:30-3:30: Arabic Spain
Wednesday, April 9, 1:30-3:30: Spanish Art
Tuesday, April 15, 1:30-3:30: Expatriot Mom
Thursday, April 24, 9:30-11:30: Spanish Art Music
Tuesday, April 29, 1:30-3:30: Barcelona
Tuesday, May 6, 1:30-3:30: Growing Up Under Franco
Tuesday, May 20, 1:30-3:30: Spanish Poet
Wednesday, May 14, 6:00 pm: Gala Dinner $27
Wednesday, May 28, 4:00-6:00: Taste of Spain $7
Wednesday, June 4, 9:30-11:30: Travel in Spain
3. Arts
Wednesday, April 2, 9:30-11:30: Beethoven
Wednesday, April 9, 9:30-11:30: Architecture!
Wednesday, April 16, 9:30-11:30: Ashland
Wednesday, April 23, 9:30-11:30: Woodwind Quintet
Wednesday, April 30, 10:00-11:00: OSU Library
Art
Wednesday, May 7, 9:30-11:30: Art of the Arctic
Wednesday, May 21, 9:30-11:30: Music of Bach
Wednesday, May 14, 9:30-11:30: Rhythm of Poetry
Wednesday, May 28, 9:30-11:30: Mini Reviews
Tuesday, June 3, 9:30-11:30: Albert Einstein
4. Humanities
Thursday, April 3, 9:30-11:30: Good Night’s Sleep
Thursday, April 10, 9:30-11:30: Legislative Critique
Thursday, April 17, 9:30-11:30: OPB
Tuesday, April 22, 1:30-3:30: Maraschino Cherry
Thursday, May 1, 9:30-11:30: Gender & Sexuality
Thursday, May 8, 9:30-11:30: MemAerobics
Thursday, May 22, 9:30-11:30: Alzheimer’s Disease
Thursday, May 15, 9:30-11:30: Nothing But The BEST
Thursday, May 29, 9:30-11:30: US Health Care - Humpty Dumpty
Wednesday, June 4, 12:30-2:30: Mosque Visit
5. Science
Thursday, April 3, 1:30-3:30: Bird Flight
Thursday, April 10, 1:30-3:30: Dam Removal
Thursday, April 17, 1:30-3:30: Human Genome I
Thursday, April 24, 1:30-3:30: Human Genome II
Thursday, May 1, 1:30-3:30: Nanomedicines
Thursday, May 22, 1:30-3:30: Fighting Staphylococcal
Thursday, May 15, 1:30-3:30: Biosolar Hydrogen
Thursday, May 29, 1:30-3:30: Universe Dark Side
Thursday, June 5, 9:00-5:00: Experimental Forest
Trip $22
Thursday, May 8, 1:30-3:30: Diet & Prostate Cancer
1. Issues & Ideas
Tuesday, April 1, 9:30-11:30: Oregon Mexican
Tuesday, April 8, 9:30-11:30: Presidential Election
Tuesday, April 15, 9:30-11:30: Federal Reserve
Tuesday, April 22, 9:30-11:30: Vote By Mail
Tuesday, April 29, 9:30-Noon: Living Well
Tuesday, May 6, 9:30-Noon: Living Well
Tuesday, May 20, 9:30-Noon: Living Well
Tuesday, May 13, 9:30-Noon: Living Well
Tuesday, May 27, 1:30-3:30: Pakistan, Al Qaeda ...
Tuesday, June 3, 1:30-4:00: Living Well
Tuesday, May 27, 9:30-Noon: Living Well
WINTER CALENDAR
April 1 9:30-11:30 Oregon Mexican
1:30-3:30 Arabic Spain
April 2
9:30-11:30 Beethoven April 3
9:30-11:30 Good Night’s Sleep
1:30-3:30 Bird Flight
April 8 9:30-11:30 Presidential Election
Class Time Different
April 9
9:30-11:30 Architecture!
1:30-3:30 Spanish Art
April 10 9:30-11:30 Legislative Critique
1:30-3:30 Dam Removal
Spain Regular Strand
Class Date & Time
Changed
April 15
9:30-11:30 Federal Reserve
1:30-3:30 Expatriot Mom
April 16
9:30-11:30 Ashland
April 17 9:30-11:30 OPB
1:30-3:30 Human Genome I
April 22 9:30-11:30 Vote By Mail
1:30-3:30 Maraschino Cherry
April 23 9:30-11:30 Woodwind Quintet
April 24 9:30-11:30 Spanish Art Music
1:30-3:30 Human Genome II
Humanities & Spain
Regular Strand
Class Time Switched
April 29 9:30-Noon Living Well
1:30-3:30 Barcelona
April 30 10:00 - 11:00 OSU Library Art
May 1 9:30-11:30 Gender & Sexuality
1:30-3:30 Nanomedicines
Arts Regular Strand
Class Time and
Location Changed
May 6 9:30-Noon Living Well
1:30-3:30 Growing Up Under
Franco
May 7 9:30-11:30 Art of the Arctic
May 8 9:30-11:30 MemAerobics
1:30-3:30 Diet & Prostate Cancer
May 13 9:30-Noon Living Well
Class Time Different
May 14 9:30-11:30 Rhythm of Poetry
6:00 pm Gala Dinner -- Spain
May 15 9:30-11:30 Nothing But The
BEST
1:30-3:30 Biosolar Hydrogen
Spain Regular Strand
Class Date & Time
Changed
May 20 9:30-Noon Living Well
1:30-3:30 Spanish Poet
May 21 9:30-11:30 Music of Bach
May 22 9:30-11:30 Alzheimer’s Disease
1:30-3:30 Fighting Staphylococcal
May 27 9:30-Noon Living Well
1:30-3:30 Pakistan, Al Qaeda
May 28 9:30-11:30 Mini Reviews
4:00-6:00 Taste of Spain
May 29 9:30-11:30 US Health Care -
Humpty Dumpty
1:30-3:30 Universe Dark Side
Extra Issues & Ideas
Class In Regular Spain
Class Date & Time,
Spain Class Changed
June 3 9:30-11:30 Albert Einstein
1:30-4:00 Living Well
June 4 9:30-11:30 Travel in Spain
12:30-2:30 Mosque Visit
June 5 9:00 -5:00: Experimental Forest
Trip
Every Class Date &
Time Changed For
Every Strand!!!!
ALL PICNIC: June 2ND
TUESDAY AM Issues & Ideas PM Spain
WEDNESDAY AM Arts
THURSDAY AM Humanities PM Science NOTES
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
HOW DO I JOIN?
Membership in ALL is $100 per year. While you do not have to be affiliated with OSU in any way or a member of the OSUAA, there is a 5% reduction in the ALL membership fee for those who are members of the OSU Alumni Association. You may attend as few or as many classes as you wish for a full year beginning the term in which you join. (Additional fees are charged for a few classes to cover books, travel, class materials, meals, etc.). If you
attended just two out of every three classes offered, each class would cost less than a $1 to attend — What A Deal!!
HOW DO I CONTACT ALL?
Address: Academy for Lifelong Learning OSU Alumni Association 204 CH2M Hill Alumni Center Corvallis, Oregon 97331-6303
Phone: (541) 737-9405 and leave a message.
We will try to return your call within 24 hours.
E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.osualum.com/all/ (Includes the current class
descriptions and Registration Form)
HOW DO I PAY?
You can pay either by personal check or with a credit card. You can enter the appropriate information in the specified area on the registration form. Your information will be handled with care and without risk of identity theft or misuse of credit card information.
The Spring Term deadline is March 17th. Registrations will be accepted after that date, but limited-size classes fill quickly. Join or register today!
WHERE ARE THE CLASSES HELD?
Most ALL classes meet in the Meeting Room of the First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ. The church is located at 4515 SW West Hills Road, about a mile west of 35th street. The church has ample parking behind the building. Periodically during each term, (coffee/tea) socials are held in the Fireside Room for people to get acquainted and share ideas. Dates and times are announced in advance.
Willamette River
CORVALLIS Harrison Blvd.
← 2nd Street
← 4th Street
→ 3rd Street
Western Blvd.
Philomath Blvd.
Oregon State
University
53rd Street
35th Street
Western
West Hills Rd.
20 34
4515
WHAT IS THE CLASS CANCELLATION POLICY?
If weather is questionable, members must evaluate their personal risk in attending classes. It should be noted that in icy conditions, the better approach to the church is from 53rd St. Classes will usually be held unless the Presenter chooses to cancel. If a class must be canceled, ALL will let members know as soon as possible by sending an email notice of cancellation and by placing a cancellation message on the
ALL telephone. When in doubt, check your email or dial 737-9405.
NON-PROFIT ORG US Postage
PAID Corvallis, OR Permit No. 200
OSU Alumni Association Oregon State University 204 CH2M Hill Alumni Center Corvallis, Oregon 97331-6303
SPRING 2008 CLASSES BEGIN APRIL 1
www.osualum.com/all/
A Program of the OSU Alumni Association
Learning - Enrichment - Socializing
