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Osher charges less than $30 for many of its courses and free activities abound. Additional member benefits and inclusion in the Osher Community are included in the $20 Annual Membership fee. To keep our program accessible to all and our fees low, we encourage contributions from people like you.

Lifelong learning is essential for cognitive health and overall wellness. As we develop Osher as a place to be for new ideas, free public forums and a myriad of creative outlets, we want to explore how education can serve people throughout their lives. We welcome your input and suggestions.

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Thank you from all of us at UNM Continuing Education and the more than 1,200 members served annually by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of New Mexico.

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Table of ContentsRegistration Form ...............................................2Calendar .............................................................3Free Osher Membership Events.........................7Welcome! ............................................................8 The Osher Foundation .................................8Osher Courses ...................................................9 Art & Art History ...........................................9 Current Events ...........................................12 Economics & Finance ................................14 History........................................................15 Literature & Writing ....................................32 Music & Theater .........................................44 Science & Technology ...............................52 Philosophy & Religion ................................56 Psychology & Health..................................58 Travel & Culture .........................................68Membership ......................................................73 UNMAlumniPartnership&Benefits ..........73 MembershipBenefits .................................74 Discounts ...................................................74 Course Information ....................................74 Locations ...................................................75 Tuition Remission ......................................75Registration ......................................................76 For More Information .................................76Refunds ............................................................76Become an Osher Volunteer ............................76

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Spring 2015 Osher CalendarThis calendar lists courses by starting date. You can use it as a handy ref-erence throughout the semester. For a full description including length and time, look things up by Course Number in the pages of this Osher catalog. Location key: = Del Webb Alegria; = Cherry Hills Library;

= Jubilee Los Lunas; = Nueva Vista; = UNM West

January

Date Day Course# Course Title Sessions PageJan 14 W 19547 Poems to Last a Lifetime 4 weeks 38Jan 15 Th 19669 Claude Debussy & Poe, Sec A Lecture 50Jan 20 T 19416 If the Shoe Fits…,Sec A Lecture 18Jan 20 T 19594 Reading for Writers 6 weeks 43Jan 20 T 19869 Flourishing in Challenging Times 3 weeks 62Jan 21 W 19585 Jumpstart—Intro to Memoir 4 weeks 41Jan 21 W 19885 Brain Fitness 6 weeks 65Jan 21 W 19717 Planetary Geology 8 weeks 52Jan 21 Th 19589 Writing Memoir, Sec A 6 weeks 41Jan 22 Th 19113 History of ART 6 weeks 9Jan 22 Th 06461 Yoga for Folks Over 50, Sec A 8 weeks 58Jan 22 Th 19851 Lifesteps 17 weeks 59Jan 23 F 19447 Finding Princess Anastasia Lecture 23Jan 23 F 19483 Examining World War I 10 weeks 30Jan 23 F 19492 Conflict in the Middle East Lecture 32Jan 26 M 19244 A Peace to End all Peace Lecture 13Jan 26 M 19455 Otto Von Bismarck Lecture 25Jan 26 M 19911 Computerized Genealogy, Sec A 4 weeks 68Jan 27 T 18529 The Empty Frame 3 weeks 36Jan 27 T 19104 Art from 1880–1920 5 weeks 9Jan 28 W 19428 Mistaken for an Inventor II Lecture 19

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Jan 29 Th 19441 Mont-Saint-Michel Lecture 22Jan 30 F 19414 Poisoners Through History Lecture 18

February

Date Day Course# Course Title Sessions PageFeb 2 M 19207 Foreign Policy/Current Events, Sec A 8 weeks 12Feb 2 M 19207 Foreign Policy/Current Events, Sec B 8 weeks 12Feb 2 M 19584 Craft of Creative Writing 6 weeks 40Feb 2 M 19978 Magic of Myanmar 2 weeks 71Feb 3 T 19249 Immigration Lecture 13Feb 3 T 19733 Plant Toxicology Lecture 54Feb 4 W 19426 Kiss & and Make-up Lecture 19Feb 4 W 19484 Women/WWII-Spooks & Spies Lecture 30Feb 4 W 19591 Joyful Journaling, Sec A 4 weeks 42Feb 5 Th 19644 The Beatles 4 weeks 45Feb 5 Th 19655 Unraveling the Mystery IV Lecture 48Feb 6 F 19835 Taoism, Sec A Lecture 57Feb 11 W 19491 Ernie Pyle Lecture 31Feb 12 Th 19857 Irish Healing Wells Lecture 61Feb 13 F 19479 Medieval England 4 weeks 28Feb 17 T 19413 Celtic Heroines & Heroes 2 weeks 17Feb 18 W 19592 A Woman in Both Houses 2 weeks 42Feb 18 W 19485 Women/WWII–The WASPS Lecture 31Feb 18 W 19657 Sounds of the Sacred Harp Lecture 48Feb 19 Th 19545 Robert Frost 2 weeks 37Feb 21 S 19881 Intro to TFT Workshop 64Feb 23 M 19887 Serial Killer Communications 4 weeks 65Feb 24 T 19512 Joy of Writing Poetry 6 weeks 33Feb 25 W 19440 Speaking Out in a Closed Society Lecture 22Feb 25 W 19924 Dr. Who (?) Lecture 68Feb 27 F 19449 Indo-European/Celts Lecture 23

March

Date Day Course# Course Title Sessions PageMar 2 M 19651 Bobby Darin Lecture 47Mar 2 M 19687 Puccini’s LA BOHEME Lecture 51Mar 3 T 19516 Louisa May Alcott 2 weeks 34Mar 3 T 19616 Everything About Theater Lecture 44Mar 3 T 19647 Didgeridoo 4 weeks 46

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Mar 3 T 19888 Plant Based Eating 8 weeks 66Mar 4 W 19534 Four Great Short Novels 4 weeks 37Mar 4 W 19627 Buddy Holly Lecture 44Mar 5 Th 19133 Zentangle 101 Workshop 11Mar 5 Th 19435 Hawley Harvey Crippen Lecture 20Mar 5 Th 19465 Paris & London 6 weeks 27Mar 5 Th 19504 E-Publishing 3 weeks 33Mar 9 M 19475 King Arthur’s Camelot Lecture 28Mar 9 M 19870 Living w/ Hearing Loss 3 weeks 62Mar 10 T 19890 Doctor, How Long Do I Have Lecture 67Mar 11 W 19371 Savvy Social Security Lecture 14Mar 12 Th 19548 John Milton Matters in our Time Lecture 38Mar 13 F 19813 Buddhism 4 weeks 57Mar 17 T 19556 Writing True 6 weeks 39Mar 18 W 19244 A Peace to End All Peace, Sec B Lecture 13Mar 18 W 19519 Writing Effective Scenes 6 weeks 35Mar 19 Th 19561 Food & Drink in Poetry 2 weeks 40Mar 19 Th 19589 Writing Memoir, Sec. B 6 weeks 41Mar 21 S 19883 Change your Words Workshop 64Mar 23 M 19805 Dead Sea Scrolls Continues Lecture 56Mar 24 T 19853 Mental Illness through History 4 weeks 60Mar 24 T 19855 In the Spider’s Web, Sec A Lecture 61Mar 25 W 19668 The Cradle will Rock 2 weeks 49Mar 26 Th 19458 Impact Darwin/Freud/Nietzsche Lecture 26Mar 26 Th 06461 Yoga for Folks Over 50, Sec B 8 weeks 58Mar 27 F 19123 Art Basel-Miami Beach, Sec A Lecture 10

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Date Day Course# Course Title Sessions PageApr 1 W 19404 The Fall of France Lecture 15Apr 1 W 19727 Historical Geology 3 weeks 54Apr 2 Th 19117 Feng Shui in the Garden Lecture 10Apr 2 Th 19135 Zentangle 201 Workshop 11Apr 3 F 19550 Art of Thoughtful Letter Writing 2 weeks 39Apr 3 F 19674 Teen Idols of the 50s/60s Lecture 50Apr 6 M 19527 How to Write a Mystery Novel 5 weeks 36Apr 6 M 19911 Computerized Genealogy, Sec B 4 weeks 68Apr 6 M 19682 Russian Opera 5 weeks 51Apr 8 W 19268 ACA—Two Years Later Lecture 14Apr 8 W 19835 Taoism, Sec B Lecture 57

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Apr 8 W 19595 Poetry in Motion 4 weeks 43Apr 9 Th 19591 Joyful Journaling, Sec B 4 weeks 42Apr 10 F 19412 The Celts Lecture 16Apr 14 T 19892 Ashes to Ashes Lecture 67Apr 15 W 19407 Vichy France-Liberation Lecture 16Apr 15 W 19457 Two Forgotten Presidents Lecture 25Apr 16 Th 19802 Goddess & Sacred Women 3 weeks 56Apr 16 Th 19981 John Ford Western Films Lecture 72Apr 17 F 19450 Jesuit Massacre of Ajacan Lecture 24Apr 17 F 19739 Microbes that Changed History Lecture 55Apr 17 F 19945 Creative Container Gardening 3 weeks 70Apr 17 F 19123 Art Basel—Miami Beach, Sec B Lecture 10Apr 17 F 19988 Two Gentlemen on Rt 66 Lecture 72Apr 18 S 19854 Journey Life After Death 2 weeks 60Apr 20 M 19434 Guadalcanal Campaign 4 weeks 20Apr 21 T 19437 Footsteps of Lewis & Clark 2 weeks 21Apr 21 T 19459 Pope Pius XII Lecture 26Apr 21 T 19875 Living Resilient Lives 2 weeks 63Apr 22 W 19669 Claude Debussy & Poe, Sec B Lecture 50Apr 22 W 19721 Functions of Criminalistics Lecture 53Apr 22 W 19855 In the Spider’s Web, Sec B Lecture 61Apr 23 Th 19841 Shamanism 4 weeks 58Apr 24 F 19481 European Migrations 4 weeks 29Apr 24 F 19501 C.S. Lewis Lecture 32Apr 28 T 19526 Raymond Chandler Lecture 35Apr 29 W 19515 Mythology? Shakespeare? The Bible? Lecture 34Apr 29 W 19943 Floral Design: Beginning 2 weeks 69

May

Date Day Course# Course Title Sessions PageMay 1 F 19451 Who was Trajan Lecture 24May 4 M 19871 Hearing Loss 102 3 weeks 63May 5 T 19718 Fracking: Curse or Blessing 2 weeks 53May 6 W 19646 Mamma Mia Lecture 46May 6 W 19649 Why Do We Do Theater? Lecture 47May 8 F 19426 Kiss… and Make-up, Sec B Lecture 19May 11 M 19735 Poisonous Critters Lecture 55May 13 W 19492 Conflict in the Middle East, Sec B Lecture 32May 13 W 19948 An Invitation to Tea 3 weeks 70

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Spring 2015 FREE Osher Membership Events

Admission is Free for Osher Members. These events are a wonderful way to introduce a friend, family member or colleague to the value of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of New Mexico.

A Taste of Osher at Del Webb AlegriaJanuary 13, Tue | 10:00am-NoonDel Webb Active Adult CommunityInstructors: Variety

Why is My Neighbor Homeless?January 22, Thu | 1:00-3:00pmContinuing Education North Building/Room CInstructor: Dennis R. Plummer

Cloak and Dagger: Latin America in WWIIJanuary 26, Mon | 3:30-5:30pmContinuing Education North Building/Room CInstructor: John Bratzel

Exploring and Making the Most of your Public Library SystemFebruary 10, Tue | 10:00am-NoonLa Vida Llena/Nueva VistaInstructor: Anne E. Lefkofsky

Life for Girls in Nepali Refugee CampsFebruary 20, Fri | 3:30-5:30pmContinuing Education North Building/Room CInstructor: Christine Glidden

Estate Planning for the Middle ClassMarch 12, Thu | 6:00-8:00pmContinuing Education North Building/Room CInstructors: Sheila Hard, JD & Patricia Bradley, JD

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

Care at the End-of-Life: The Role of the Palliative Medicine PhysicianMarch 18, Wed | 10:00am-NoonContinuing Education North Building/Room CInstructor: Walter B. Forman

Estate Planning for the Middle ClassApril 6, Mon | 10:00am-NoonDel Webb Active Adult CommunityInstructors: Sheila Hard, JD & Patricia Bradley, JD

The Legend of Bop CityApril 14, Tue | 6:00-8:00pmContinuing Education North Building/AuditoriumInstructor: Carol Chamberland

Estate Planning for the Middle ClassMay 1, Fri | 1:00-3:00pmContinuing Education North Building/Room CInstructors: Sheila Hard, JD & Patricia Bradley, JD

Personal SafetyMay 12, Tue | 10:00am-NoonContinuing Education North Building/Room CInstructor: Steve Sink

Legends of Folk Music: Peter, Paul and MaryMay 21, Thu | 2:00-4:00pmJubilee Active Adult Community, Los LunasInstructor: Jane Ellen

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

Welcome to the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at The University of New Mexico! In partnership with the Bernard Osher Foun-dation, we are pleased to present our Spring catalog of courses, lectures and performances for adults in their prime years.Through our Osher courses, seasoned learn-ers are encouraged to explore where they are at this juncture in their lives. These offerings are intellectually challenging, psychologically probing, and spiritually engaging. We feature the leadership and expertise of UNM’s most recognized scholars and other experts. Click on Meet Our Instructors’ to read their biographies on the website at ce.unm.edu/Osher.

Maralie BeLongeProgram Supervisor

WELCOME

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Art & Art HistoryBefore and After: Art Between 1880 and 1920

We’ll address the diverse movements in the arts, especially painting, in the late 19th and early 20th century. This is the period of the Post- Impressionists, Cubists, Futurists and Surrealists. Through careful study of the paintings, we will address reasons for this outpouring of creativity and the marked diversity between the various groups. The final two lectures will focus on the tragic impact of The Great War on the arts.Course: 19104 $55 For: 5 sessionsSPA: Jan 27-Feb 24 T 10:00am-12:00pmCE South BuildingKathleen Waymire, PhD

The History of ArtThe history of art is a multidisciplinary science, seeking an objective examination of art throughout time and across cultures, observing the distinctive and influential charac-teristics of art and their relationship to humankind. The study of the history of art was initially developed in the Renaissance, with a limited focus on western civilization. As time has passed, this once narrow scope has broadened to encompass the larger visual language of humans and our collective global history. Discuss the history and journey of art and visual language from the use of tools to why certain colors inspire great emotion in the beholder. Explore the impact of the Cave of Forgotten Dreams, site of the oldest cave paintings yet discovered. Course: 19113 $60 For: 6 sessionsSPA: Jan 22-Feb 26 Th 10:00am-12:00pmCE South BuildingRalph Greene, MFA

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Feng Shui in the GardenFeng Shui, Bagua map, Black Hat School—what are these doing in my garden? Come along and explore the principles of Feng Shui as we endeavor to apply them to the gardens of our life, both the literal outdoor one and the one we’re growing within. We’ll begin by adopting an “intuitive” approach as we learn to create a design for a real Feng Shui garden via 5 basic principles: Energy, 5 Elements, Bagua, Balance & Enhancements, and Connectivity. Additional elements covered will include: the power of color, shape, symbols, intention and purpose and their impact in our daily lives. We’ll finish by practicing how to balance our inner and outer “gardens” by using the Bagua map—as we cleanse our environments to make space for inspiration, creativity, har-mony, purpose, and Beauty. Note: A materials fee of $2.00 is payable to the instructor at the beginning of class.Course: 19117 $20 For: 1 sessionSPA: Apr 2 Th 4:00pm-6:00pmCE South BuildingTJ Reilley, MA, Philosopher and Novice Feng Shui Gardener

International Fairs and Exhibitions: Art Basel Miami Beach

The art world gathers at a number of international art fairs and exhibitions. Learn about the major shows, then focus on Art Basel Miami Beach, the premier international con-temporary art fair held in the United States. Explore the structure of the fair and its satellites, the dizzying social cal-endar, criticism of the fair and what the fair tells us about the current state of the art market. Examine the fair’s transformational effect on Miami and the Miami Model of private/public collections.Course: 19123 $20 For: 1 sessionSPA: Mar 27 F 3:00pm-5:00pmCE South BuildingSPB: Apr 17 F 3:00pm-5:00pmDel Webb Alegria—Active Adult CommunityBoth sections: James Gallegos, Art History Aficionado

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Zentangle® 101Come along and discover the cre-ative art of drawing called Zentan-gle®. This fascinating new art form is fun, relaxing and increases your fo-cus and awareness. The Zentangle® method also enables you to access your inner guidance and enhanc-es a sense of personal well-being. In this introductory class, you will experience the satisfaction of completing two of your own unique Zentangle® tiles. You don’t have to be “artistic” or able to draw a straight line. Note: An $8 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the start of class. Class is limit-ed to 10 students. Zentangle® is a registered trademark.Course: 19133 $30 For: 1 sessionSPA: Mar 5 Th 10:00am-12:00pmCE South BuildingJane Robertson, MSLS, CZT-Certified Zentangle® Teacher

Zentangle® 201—The Next StepFor those who have taken Zentangle® 101, this is the next step. In the first hour we will work on learning more tan-gles, drawing strings, shading, and then begin a project or two. The second hour we will talk about color and work further on our projects to take home. Note: Please bring your Zentangle® 101 kit, and any other pens and colored pencils you have. A materials fee of $3 is payable to the instructor at the beginning of class.Course: 19135 $30 For: 1 sessionSPA: Apr 2 Th 10:00am-12:00pmCE South BuildingJane Robertson, MSLS, CZT-Certified Zentangle® Teacher

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Current EventsForeign Policy and Current Events

Participants will better understand issues in foreign policy and current events by read-ing and discussing analyses from a broad cross-section of the world press, academic blogs and policy think tanks. The instructor will supply core materials for discussions but welcomes other materials from participants. All points of view are welcome, especially constructive and civil rebuttals. Because the world is in such flux, the topics will not be finalized until a month or so before the first meeting. Class is limited to 16 partici-pants to maximize opportunities for active participation.Course: 19207 $70 For: 8 sessionsSPA: Feb 2-Mar 30 M 9:30am-11:30amNote: Class will not meet on Feb 16.CE South BuildingSPB: Feb 2-Mar 30 M 1:30pm-3:30pmNote: Class will not meet on Feb 16.Cherry Hills Public LibraryJim Munroe, trained facilitator for “Great Decisions”

A Peace to End All Peace: The Emergence of the Modern Middle East

This quick overview will address how the Modern Middle East and its challenges emerged from the conflicts of World War I with national boundaries drawn by outside powers. We will discuss colonialism and resistance; Zionism and the Balfour declaration; Arab nationalism and other secular movements; the Muslim Brotherhood and other Islamist movements; the appeal of the Nazis and the emergence of the Baath parties; the Arab, Israeli and Palestinian conflicts; the role of the United States, Great Britain, the Soviet Union, the United Nations and other outside actors; the Sunni-Shia dynamics; the great influence of Wahhabism; the emergence of the jihadi ideologies of Al Qaida and the Islamic State and the Arab Spring and its disappointments.

Jim Munroe

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Course: 19244 $20 For: 1 sessionSPA: Jan 26 M 1:30pm-3:30pmCE South BuildingSPB: Mar 18 W 3:30pm-5:30pmDel Webb Alegria—Active Adult CommunityRamon Flores, M.A. in Cultural Pluralism

Immigration into the United States: Labor, Identity, Fear and Reform

We will examine the current immigration re-form debate in the context of this country’s history of immigration. Immigration pro-vided key labor at crucial times like the Chi-nese coolies who blasted tunnels through the Sierra Nevada Mountains to complete the Transcontinental Railroad or the émigré Jewish and Italian scientists who created the Atomic bombs to end World War II. In turn, these waves of immigrants inspired the powerful fear in millions of Americans that they would change the American identity. This fear inspired nativists groups like the No-Nothing Party of the 1840s & 50s, the Great Revival of the Ku Klux Klan in 1915, and the contemporary Tea Party.Course: 19249 $20 For: 1 sessionSPA: Feb 3 T 6:00pm-8:00pmCE South BuildingRamon Flores, M.A. in Cultural Pluralism

Ramon Flores

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Economics & FinanceThe Affordable Care Act—Two Years Later

The numbers are in: The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) completes its second open enrollment by February 15th 2015. After the first open enrollment in 2014, even though the numbers enrolled through the New Mexico Exchange were lower than hoped for, the success of Med-icaid Expansion brought our overall unin-sured numbers down to around 15%. This means that New Mexico no longer has the second highest rate of uninsured in the nation. The State anticipates the next enrollment endeavor to be even more successful. This presentation will examine the data that is in and whether or not those expec-tations were realized. We will also discuss the implications of the Exchange, the ongoing problems with coverage adequacy, and the impact of all this on our health system.Course: 19268 $20 For: 1 sessionSPA: Apr 8 W 3:00pm-5:00pmCE South BuildingNandini Kuehn, PhD, MHA

Savvy Social Security for BoomersSocial Security planning is complex. This course will teach you how Social Securi-ty works so you can avoid costly mistakes and maximize your family’s benefit. This significant asset offers you: a lifetime annu-ity, cost-of-living adjustments and right of survivorship. We’ll explore answers to the following questions: Will Social Security be there for me? How much can I expect to receive? When should I apply for Social Security benefits? How can I maximize my benefits? Will Social Security be

Nandini Kuehn

Doug Lindsey

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enough to live on? Social Security is too important for guesswork. Treat this resource as a significant asset and maximize it to the greatest extent possible. The application of knowledge is power!Course: 19371 $20 For: 1 sessionSPA: Mar 11 W 3:00pm-5:00pmCE South BuildingDoug Lindsey, Certified Financial Planner ™, Professional Investment Advisor Representative

HistoryPivot Point of History: The Fall of France—May-June 1940

The Fall of France to the Nazi invasion in the late spring of 1940 is one of the crucial pivotal points of history with profound world-wide implications. This presentation will examine the pattern established by previous French-Ger-man wars, the state of French and German societies at the beginning of World War II, how the Germans quickly overran the British and French forces, and how deep unre-solved divisions in French society led to the creation of the collaborationist Vichy regime. Finally we will catalog how the Fall of France profoundly changed how the French, British, Germans and Americans viewed their identities and respective roles in history.Course: 19404 $20 For: 1 sessionSPA: Apr 1 W 1:30pm-3:30pmCE South BuildingRamon Flores, M.A. in Cultural Pluralism

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Vichy France (1940-44), Liberation (1944-45) and the Settling of Scores

We’ll look at life under the Vichy government and in occupied France. We will trace the rise of the resistance, the role of the communists, the development of maquis guerilla bands, the British-trained operatives and the Free French forces led by Charles de Gaulle. The sad and some-times heroic story of the Jews in Nazi-dominated France will also be told. Liberation brought about the settling of scores and a messy political legacy. The prominent role of the communists in the resistance greatly alarmed Winston Churchill who pressed President Truman to allow the French to re-occupy their former colony in Indochina. The tragic Vietnam War (1945-75) had its origins in post-Lib-eration France.Course: 19407 $20 For: 1 sessionSPA: Apr 15 W 1:30pm-3:30pmCE South BuildingRamon Flores, M.A. in Cultural Pluralism

The Celts: Who Were They? Where Are They Now? Are You a Celt?

Were the Celts descendants of the Mongols, because both were horse-based cultures? Where did Druids come from and the European fascina-tion with trees? Join this lively discus-sion of the origins of the Celts and the important legacies they have given to Western civilizations. The Celts con-tributed centers of learning that later became universities, laws that contributed to the European justice system, tra-ditional stories that later became literature, and music still heard today. You are invited to bring examples showing that Celtic music, poetry, and art are alive and well in this heritage. Celts comprise 20-25% of the people in North America—maybe including you?

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Course: 19412 $20 For: 1 sessionSPA: Apr 10 F 2:00pm-4:00pmLa Vida Llena/Nueva Vista Community RoomMaya Sutton, PhD, Celtic Mythology professor and author; dual citizen with Ireland

Celtic Heroines and HeroesFeasting or fighting, wooing or worship-ping, the Celts were a vibrant people. Irish and Welsh myths are bursting with tales of super-humans. We’ll delve into the epic con-test between Queen Maeve of Connaught and Cuchulain of Ulster. The magical Welsh wise-woman Ceridwen trained Taliesin to be the greatest Celtic bard. The ancient story of Finn Mac Cool and his Fianna warriors matches actual history, in Brian Boru’s army of a thousand years ago. Real heroines too! Warrior-queen Boudicca almost drove the Romans out of Britain and pirate-queen Grace O’Malley nearly defeated the navy of Elizabeth I.Course: 19413 $25 For: 2 sessionsSPA: Feb 17-24 T 3:30pm-5:30pmCE South BuildingMaya Sutton, PhD, Celtic Mythology professor and author; dual citizen with Ireland

Maya Sutton

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Poisoners Throughout HistoryThink the art of poisoning began and ended with the Borgias? What about Arsenic Annie, a German immigrant, who was the first woman executed by electrocution in the United States? And Dr. Edward Pritchard? His hanging was the last public execution in Scotland and attendance was said to reach 100,000. The history of poison stretches from 4500 BCE and poisons have been used for many pur-poses across the span of human existence, most commonly as weapons, anti-venoms and medicines. Engage in an educational and fascinating discussion of homicidal poi-soning from the days of early humankind, down through the “Italian and French Schools of Poisoners” and into the present, with case discussions of real poisoners drawn from criminal history.Course: 19414 $20 For: 1 sessionSPA: Jan 30 F 10:00am-12:00pmLa Vida Llena/Nueva Vista Community RoomJohn H. Trestrail III, BS, Pharm, FAACT, DABAT, Clinical & Forensic Toxicologist, Author, Speaker

If the Shoe Fits...Practical shoes mean protection and comfort, but neither Cinderella nor Louis XIV wore practical shoes to the ball. From King Tut’s sandals to Lady Gaga’s heels, shoes have indicated wealth, privilege and status. “Well-heeled” re-ferred not to women, but to men who could afford heels on their boots. Walk a mile, or maybe a few mincing steps, as we try on the history of shoes.Course: 19416 $20 For: 1 sessionSPA: Jan 20 T 3:00pm-5:00pmCE South BuildingRoberta Boggess, M.A., English, Award-Winning High School Teacher

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Kiss…Make-upBirds have feathers, animals have fur, rep-tiles have scales and humans have a “canvas” which begs to be painted. And paint we do using everything from minerals to beeswax, roses, insects and even lethal poisons. Some adornments are temporary while others go more than skin deep, but all are used to indicate status, wealth, tribal connections and sexual preferences. Six thousand years ago, pig fat was the medium of choice. Today, the glycerin in your lipstick is still pig fat colored with crushed beetles. The only difference is the designer label. Join us as we gild the human lily from ancient to modern society.Course: 19426 $20 For: 1 sessionSPA: Feb 4 W 1:00pm-3:00pmCE South BuildingSPB: May 8 F 1:00pm-3:00pmJubilee Active Adult CommunityRoberta Boggess, M.A., English, Award-Winning High School Teacher

Mistaken for an Inventor: Part 2What do saccharin, Silly Putty, fireworks, ink-jet printers, Slinkies, Champagne, Kotex and popsicles have in com-mon? They were all mistakes made by inventors who maxi-mized their errors instead of burying them. Grab a popsicle and slink into “a class about common objects that started by accident.”Course: 19428 $20 For: 1 sessionSPA: Jan 28 W 2:00pm-4:00pmCE South BuildingRoberta Boggess, M.A., English, Award-Winning High School Teacher

Roberta Boggess

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The Guadalcanal Campaign: The Allies on the Offensive in the Pacific

The U.S. military chose obscure, but sud-denly strategic, Guadalcanal Island in the Solomons as the site for its first land offen-sive in the Pacific Theater. In what would be the first of many amphibious assaults against Japanese-held islands during World War II, the Marines landed on Guadalcanal in August 1942. It became the longest campaign in the Pacific, taking six months of vicious close-quarter combat to secure the island. During that same time seven major naval battles occurred in the surrounding waters as the navies of both sides scrambled to support their respective land forces. We’ll review why Guadalcanal was chosen, the challenges it presented and then examine the land, sea and air battles that took place. Film clips from the 1952 NBC documentary TV series, Victory at Sea, and the 2010 HBO miniseries, The Pacific, will be used to illustrate portions of the campaign.Course: 19434 $45 For: 4 sessionsSPA: Apr 20-May 11 M 1:30pm-3:30pmCE South BuildingDick Blankmeyer, B.A., Social Studies; Ardent Explorer of the World War II Era

The Curious Case of Hawley Harvey Crippen, MD, and Its Many Unanswered Questions

Poisoning murder! Dismemberment! Flight from justice! For its time, this 1910 London poisoning murder, was the “Case of the Century” and remains probably the most famous case in murder investigation, second only to “Jack-the-Ripper.” We’ll cover the pathology, analytical toxicol-ogy and forensic investigations involved in the prosecution of Coldwater, Michigan-born, Dr. Hawley Harvey Crip-pen, that ultimately lead to his execution for the murder of his wife. Also covered will be the speaker’s recent work in London and involvement with the British researchers who are attempting to answer some of the many questions.

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It seems there are many more mysteries to this case than anyone ever realized!Course: 19435 $20 For: 1 sessionSPA: Mar 5 Th 10:00am-12:00pmCE South BuildingJohn H. Trestrail III, BS, Pharm, FAACT, DABAT, Clinical & Forensic Toxicologist, Author, Speaker

In the Footsteps of Lewis and ClarkIn 1803, President Thomas Jefferson pur-chased the Louisiana territory from France for 15 million dollars, doubling the size of America. He asked his longtime friend and personal secretary Meriwether Lewis to lead an expedition of discovery to the northwest with the purpose of gathering scientific information on plants, animals and native tribes. Lewis’ additional charge was to locate a passage to the Pacific Ocean. Lewis chose his friend William Clark to co-lead this expedition. On May 14, 1804, with a crew of 37 men and several boats, the expedition left Saint Charles, Missouri, not to return for 28 months. They traveled into areas where no white men had gone; they met over 50 In-dian tribes, 26 of whom had never seen a white man. They met Sacajawea who helped them in the journey. Travel with Ned O’Malia in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark.Course: 19437 $25 For: 2 sessionsSPA: Apr 21-28 T 2:00pm-4:00pmCE South BuildingNed O’Malia, PhD, Honors Professor, Tour Leader

Ned O’Malia

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Speaking Out in a Closed SocietyIn pre-Communist China, women in the small villages of Hunan Province developed their own secret writing system. They used this script to communicate with each oth-er because they were not allowed to go to school and learn Mandarin. Their script is called Nu Shu, which means women’s writing. It was usually sewn into household linens as decoration, in order to disguise its true purpose. Norma Libman has written a novel, Lonely River Village, based on actual writings preserved from this era. She will tell us how she discovered the Nu Shu, how she obtained translations and how she wrote this story of women who refused to be silenced in a culture that did not value their contributions.Course: 19440 $20 For: 1 sessionSPA: Feb 25 W 10:00am-12:00pmCE South BuildingNorma Libman, Author and Lecturer

Mont-Saint-Michel and St. Michael’s MountLegend says that giants used these two rocky islands facing each other across the English Channel as stepping stones. Mont-Saint-Michel and St. Michael’s Mount have identical names, look similar and both are fortified bastions topped by a church. How do their histories differ, since one is in France (Normandy) and the other in England (Cornwall)? What legacies do they share? And where have the giants gone? The two places have Atlantis-like legends of vanished kingdoms under the seas of the English Channel. Let’s go together and delve into the Mysteries of the Mounts.Course: 19441 $20 For: 1 sessionSPA: Jan 29 Th 2:00pm-4:00pmCE South BuildingMaya Sutton, PhD, Celtic Mythology professor and author; dual citizen with Ireland

Norma Libman

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Anthropological Genetic Genealogy: Finding Princess Anastasia Romanov

Did Romanov Princess Anastasia survive a Bolshevik firing squad or did she perish with her family? This question will be answered with DNA results done on a chance find of human remains in a Siberian forest. A short film will be shown that traces the last moments of the Romanov family in 1918. We will also explore the DNA markers that iden-tify the bloodline of Princess Anastasia and that solve this 20th century mystery.Course: 19447 $20 For: 1 sessionSPA: Jan 23 F 3:30pm-5:30pmCE South BuildingAngelo R. Cervantes, Director, New Mexico DNA Project

The Indo-European Connection to the Celts (DNA & Language Origin)

The Indo-European languages are a family of several hundred related languages and dialects. There are about 439 languages and dialects, according to the 2009 Ethnologue estimate, about half (221) belonging to the Indo-Aryan sub-branch. It includes most major current languages of Europe, the Ira-nian plateau and the Indian Subcontinent, and was also predominant in ancient Anatolia. Mr. Cer-vantes will show a documentary on the history of the Celts. We’ll explore the connection between the Indo-European language and the Celts. This will be done through DNA studies and a discussion on the migration patterns of this ancient civilization.Course: 19449 $20 For: 1 sessionSPA: Feb 27 F 3:30pm-5:30pmCE South BuildingAngelo R. Cervantes, Director, New Mexico DNA Project

Angel R. Cervantes

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The Spanish Founding of Florida & the Spanish Jesuit Massacre of Ajacán (Modern day Virginia)

René Goulaine de Laudonnière founded Fort Caroline in what is now Jacksonville in 1564 as a haven for the Hu-guenot Protestant refugees from religious persecution. Further down the coast, in 1565, Pedro Menéndez de Avilés founded San Agustín (St. Augustine), which is the oldest continuously inhabited European settlement in any U.S. state. From this base of operations, the Spanish be-gan building Catholic missions. On September 20, 1565, Menéndez de Avilés attacked Fort Caroline, killing most of the French Huguenot soldiers defending it. Mr. Cervantes will show a short film that will trace the history of Spanish colonization along the east coast. He will discuss which family shows a possible connection to the Spanish Jesuit Massacre of Ajacán (modern day Virginia).Course: 19450 $20 For: 1 sessionSPA: Apr 17 F 3:30pm-5:30pmCE South BuildingAngelo R. Cervantes, Director, New Mexico DNA Project

Who was the Roman Emperor Trajan?Trajan, or Marcus Ulpius Traianus, was Roman Emper-or from 98 to 117 CE. Known as a benevolent ruler, his reign was noted for public projects which benefitted the populace such as improving the dilapidated road system, constructing aqueducts, building public baths and extend-ing the port of Ostia. Trajan was also a highly successful general and won three major conflicts against the Dacians and in the East, resulting in the Roman Empire reaching its greatest size up to that date. These accomplishments earned him his enduring reputation as the second of the Five Good Emperors who presided over an era of peace and prosperity in the Mediterranean world. Mr. Cervantes will show a short film that will trace the history of Emperor Trajan and his legacy in Roman history.

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Course: 19451 $20 For: 1 sessionSPA: May 1 F 3:30pm-5:30pmCE South BuildingAngelo R. Cervantes, Director, New Mexico DNA Project

Otto von Bismarck: Genius or Tyrant?Otto von Bismarck said on many occasions: “My highest ambition is to make the Germans a nation.” That goal was achieved in 1871, and Bismarck became the first chancellor of a united Germany. Professor Jonathan Steinberg believes this achievement was “Bismarck’s greatest diplomatic and political achievement by any leader in the last two centu-ries.” We’ll look at his fascinating life and career and at the big debates that are still occurring about how he should be remembered.Course: 19455 $20 For: 1 sessionSPA: Jan 26 M 10:00am-12:00pmCE South BuildingHoward Romanek, History/International Studies Instructor Illinois State University (Ret.)

Two Forgotten PresidentsRegardless of the length of term, actions or inactions, the office of the President of the United States has been shaped by every one of the individuals to have held the office. The class will look at Grover Cleveland, the 22nd and 24th President of the United States, and at Benjamin Harrison, the 23rd President of the United States. How did these two individuals mold the executive branch of government?Course: 19457 $25 For: 1 sessionSPA: Apr 15 W 3:30pm-5:30pmCE South BuildingHoward Romanek, History/International Studies Instructor Illinois State University (Ret.)

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The Continuing Impact of Darwin, Freud and Nietzsche

Darwin, Freud and Nietzsche were all born in the 19th century. If one wishes to understand the past one hundred years of Western Civilization and the challenges still facing our progress as a society, these three individuals cannot be ignored. Ideas have consequences. What have been the conse-quences of their ideas?Course: 19458 $20 For: 1 sessionSPA: Mar 26 Th 10:00am-12:00pmLa Vida Llena/Nueva VistaHoward Romanek, History/International Studies Instructor Illinois State University (Ret.)

The Search for the Historical Pope Pius XIIPope Pius XII is considered the most controversial Pope in modern times. During World War II and up to his death in 1958, he was praised for his efforts to save Jews in Europe. With the publication of the play, The Deputy, in 1963, a major reassessment of Pius XII occurred. Many believed that he was silent about the genocide of European Jews. We’ll examine the challenges one faces in looking at his papacy. What is the “truth” about Pius XII?Course: 19459 $20 For: 1 sessionSPA: Apr 21 T 10:00am-12:00pmCE South BuildingHoward Romanek, History/International Studies Instructor Illinois State University (Ret.)

Howard Romanek

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Early Modern European Cities: Paris and LondonWe’ll compare Paris and London in the period 1500-1800. These were cities of initiative and innovation and they led the way toward modern social and political forms, allowing human involvement in all affairs and having a strong secu-lar basis despite periodic bouts of religiosity. The readings and lectures in this class will concentrate on the evidence found in literature, political and religious treatises, histo-ries, laws, paintings, architecture, sculptures, cartography and urban planning. While the secular and intellectual nature of Paris and London was not universally welcome, humanism had a significant impact and invigorated life by placing a high value on this world, on individuals and on reason. As a result, the two became leaders of European civilization with each offering a unique political and cultur-al environment.Course: 19465 $60 For: 6 sessionsSPA: Mar 5-Apr 9 Th 2:00pm-4:00pmCE South BuildingCharlie Steen, PhD, History Professor, social and political forces of 18th century Europe

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King Arthur’s Camelot and Other Legends of Glastonbury, England

King Arthur and Guinevere—if they actually lived, some say that Camelot was in Glastonbury, England. Long before that, stone circles, including Stonehenge, were erected nearby. After 500 BCE, Celts and Druids occupied Glastonbury, called the Isle of Avalon. In the Middle Ages, Glastonbury Abbey was a major pilgrimage destination, like Chartres and Jerusalem. The New Age discovered Glastonbury, where stores sell crystals, Chalice Well has healing waters and a rock festival occurs at the summer solstice. And myths claim that Glastonbury is an entrance to the Otherworld of the ancestors. Enough to entice you? There’s more!Course: 19475 $20 For: 1 sessionSPA: Mar 9 M 10:00am-12:00pmDel Webb Alegria—Active Adult CommunityMaya Sutton, PhD, Celtic Mythology professor and author; dual citizen with Ireland

Medieval England, 1066-1485 CEIn 1066 CE, the duke of Normandy, William II, defeat-ed an English army at the battle of Hastings and made good on his claim to be the rightful king of England. William’s victory forged a closer, if tense, relationship between England and France. This fractious relationship would eventually result in the Hundred Years War. This was also a period of immense political, legal and cultural development in English society. Norman French politi-cal and legal customs, many of them drawing heavily on imperial Roman law, did not bring about the elimination of older Anglo-Saxon political and legal customs, but led to a fascinating synthesis of the two and a concomitant balance of power between the kings and their subjects, best seen in Magna Carta. Norman imperialistic policies were embraced by the English people themselves. Long before they founded their North American colonies, the English were actively attempting to colonize their neighbors in the British Isles: Wales, Ireland and Scotland. We’ll examine all

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these aspects of English history from 1066-1485 and will see that this was a formative period for English society as we know it today.Course: 19479 $45 For: 4 sessionsSPA: Feb 13-Mar 6 F 10:00am-12:00pmCE South BuildingLizabeth Johnson, PhD, UNM Honors Program

Pre-Modern European MigrationsMuch of the history of pre-modern Euro-pean society was shaped by the migration of various groups of peoples into and across the European landscape. The Celts moved from their homeland in Central Europe and settled throughout much of Western Eu-rope, bringing their language and culture with them. The Romans were yet another migrant group, and undoubtedly one of the most cultur-ally impactful groups because they enforced their political, legal and religious customs in the territories they settled. Similarly, the German-speaking tribes who moved into Roman territory as the Roman Empire fell; the Vikings, who emerged from Scandinavia in the late 8th century CE and settled throughout much of Western Europe; and Muslim peoples, who emerged from the Arabian Peninsula in the mid-7th century CE and settled in Spain and Sicily, had a significant influence on the formation of early Euro-pean culture. We’ll examine all of these groups and their impact on the history and culture of Western Europe in the pre-modern period.Course: 19481 $45 For: 4 sessionsSPA: Apr 24-May 15 F 10:00am-12:00pmCE South BuildingLizabeth Johnson, PhD, UNM Honors Program

Lizabeth Johnson

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Examining World War I (1914-1918)Examine the Great War from the summer of 1914 through November of 1918. With a death toll in excess of 16 million, it was one of the deadliest conflicts in history, paving the way for major political changes, includ-ing revolutions in many of the nations in-volved and far reaching consequences, even a century later. The great power struggle leading up to the War will be discussed; its main military engagements and its long-term consequences for the later 20th century and present day will be examined. We are now at the 100th anniversary of the War to End all Wars and these lectures will provide an acute context. Recom-mended reading: The Myth of the Great War, John Mosier. 2002.Course: 19483 $95 For: 10 sessionsSPA: Jan 23-Mar 27 F 1:00pm-3:00pmCE South BuildingCharles Truxillo, PhD, Latin American Expert

From Home Front to Warfront: Roles of Women in WW II—Spooks and Spies

At the beginning of the war, FDR created the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) for the purpose of conducting co-vert operations against enemies of the United States. Over a third of the 13,000 members of the OSS were women. From information gatherers to spies operating behind enemy lines, this session tells the story of the women who served in the OSS, the precursor of today’s CIA.Course: 19484 $20 For: 1 sessionSPA: Feb 4 W 3:30pm-5:30pmDel Webb Alegria—Active Adult CommunityDick Blankmeyer, B.A. Social Studies; Avid investigator of American Social Issues

Charles Truxillo

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From Home Front to Warfront: Roles of Women in WW II—The WASPS

The WASPs were initially organized to ferry new planes from the production lines to military bases in the States and thus free up male U.S. Army pilots for combat assign-ment, but their duties were eventually expanded to provide other pilot-related services. As the war neared a close, the WASPs were unceremoniously disbanded and their records sealed for over 25 years. They quickly became one of the untold stories of World War II. This session covers their development and operation during the war years as well as the post-war struggle to gain the official recognition they deserved.Course: 19485 $20 For: 1 sessionSPA: Feb 18 W 3:30pm-5:30pmLa Vida Llena/Nueva Vista Community RoomDick Blankmeyer, B.A. Social Studies; Avid investigator of American Social Issues

Ernie PyleErnie Pyle was a Pulitzer Prize-winning American journal-ist who reported on World War II from both Europe and the Pacific until his death in 1945 on an island northwest of Okinawa. He was also an Albuquerque resident who said about his affection for the southwest that it was “like being in love with a woman. You love her and you can’t help yourself.” The only home he owned is now the Ernie Pyle Library in southeast Albuquerque. This class will examine the life and writings of this noted Albuquerque resident.Course: 19491 $20 For: 1 sessionSPA: Feb 11 W 2:00pm-4:00pmDel Webb Alegria—Active Adult CommunityRoberta Boggess, M.A., English, Award-Winning High School Teacher

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Today’s Conflict in the Middle East: The Forgotten Impact of World War I

One of the most significant legacies of World War I was the dissolution of four empires: German, Austro-Hungar-ian, Russian and Ottoman. We’ll examine what happened in the former Ottoman Empire. During and after the war, the allies (mainly Britain and France) drew the boundar-ies and created places such as “Iraq” and “Syria.” Is the world now witnessing the dissolution of what was created almost one hundred years ago? What will be the impact of this dissolution?Course: 19492 $20 For: 1 sessionSPA: Jan 23 F 1:00pm-3:00pmJubilee Active Adult CommunitySPB: May 13 W 3:30pm-5:30pmDel Webb Alegria—Active Adult CommunityHoward Romanek, History/International Studies Instructor Illinois State University (Ret.)

Literature & WritingThe Life and Times of C.S. Lewis

Children know him as the author of the Chronicles of Narnia. Fantasy buffs know him as the author of a science fiction trilogy and as a friend of J. R. R. Tolkien. Christians the world over recognize him as one of the greatest apolo-gists of the 20th century. Academic, poet, novelist and me-dievalist, Jack (as he was known to his friends) was a com-plex yet deeply inspirational figure. Come and explore the life, works and spirituality of Clive Staples Lewis, including the story of the great love of his life, Joy Gresham.Course: 19501 $20 For: 1 sessionSPA: Apr 24 F 2:00pm-4:00pmCE South BuildingJane Ellen, Lecturer, Composer, and Recording Artist

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E-Publishing: The Wave of the FutureDo you have a story to share or are you looking for a wider audience for your tra-ditional print book? One third of American adults own an e-reader. E-books require little expense to produce and distribute, and smartphones and personal tablet computers have offered alternatives to the traditional print-book publishing paradigm. Explore the ins-and-outs of E-book publishing and create a final product for distribution to the E-book universe.Course: 19504 $35 For: 3 sessionsSPA: Mar 5-19 Th 6:00pm-8:00pmCE South BuildingSarah Baker, Author of 21 novels & e-books, including the Dassas Cormier Mystery Series.

The Joy of Writing PoetryThis class is for those who enjoy writing poems but have never taken the endeavor seriously. We’ll start each class by reading and discussing exemplary poems about the natural world, family, hardship and love. Then we’ll write, read and revise our in-class efforts using a series of prompts and revision strategies. We will emphasize expression rather than technique, but we will discuss form as participants wish.Course: 19512 $70 For: 6 sessionsSPA: Feb 24-Mar 31 T 1:00pm-3:00pmCE South BuildingDodici Azpadu, PhD, M.F.A., Author and Workshop Leader

Sarah Baker

Dodici Azpadu

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Is it Mythology? The Bible? or Shakespeare?Open your mouth and unknowingly, you channel three of the English language’s most abundant linguistic sources. People who exhibit no interest in mythology or religion and certainly, not in Shakespeare, use all three as house-hold words, simply by telling a story. All of a sudden, on a Friday, my flesh and blood thought it was high time I should feed them. I went the extra mile and ordered 20 pizzas, but it was just a drop in the bucket. They ate me out of house and home and harped about my hosting abilities. They can bite the dust. In the end, it is a dog that is man’s best friend. For goodness sake, if you haven’t slept a wink, puzzling over these word origins, join us and learn-Is it mythology? The Bible? or Shakespeare? Course: 19515 $20 For: 1 sessionSPA: Apr 29 W 2:00pm-4:00pmCE South BuildingRoberta Boggess, M.A., English, Award-Winning High School Teacher

Louisa May Alcott: Not Just the Little Woman You Thought You Knew

Best known for Little Women and other children’s books, Louisa May Alcott grew up in Concord, Massachusetts, with Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau as friends and mentors. Struggling to support her family, she became one of the best-selling and most versatile authors of the nineteenth century. We’ll examine her novel, Work, a realistic portrayal of single women seeking to support themselves, and her unsparing account of life in a utopian community. We’ll also read Hospital Sketches, her memoir of her Civil War nursing career, and several thrillers she penned under a pseudonym, as well as her story V.V., the first American detective story written by a woman.Course: 19516 $25 For: 2 sessionsSPA: Mar 3-10 T 10:00am-12:00pmCE South BuildingCheryl Foote, PhD, Retired University Professor

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In the Moment: Writing Effective ScenesScene is the building block of narrative. But how do we determine when to move from scene to exposition? In this class, we will examine the effects of scene and exposition upon the reader and explore how they are used effective-ly in memoir and fiction. Class format includes literature study, writing exercises, supportive feedback and critique. Experienced and aspiring writers welcome.Course: 19519 $70 For: 6 sessionsSPA: Mar 18-Apr 22 W 10:00am-12:00pmCE South BuildingConnie Josefs, MFA

Something More than Night: The Mean Streets of Raymond Chandler

Chronic alcoholic, failed oil company ex-ecutive, womanizer, reluctant screenwriter, lifetime Anglophile, but mostly the creator of the template for the Twentieth Century detective, Raymond Chandler casts a long shadow across American popular culture. We’ll examine his life, works and writing style and also take a look at his contribution to the cinema in the form of adaptions of his Philip Marlowe novels and Chandler’s own original screenplays.Course: 19526 $20 For: 1 sessionSPA: Apr 28 T 10:00am-12:00pmCE South BuildingBryan Stoneburner, MA, Author and Lecturer

Bryan Stoneburner

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How to Write a Mystery NovelWe’ll examine some of the mysteries about writing a mys-tery novel and finding a publisher/agent or self-publishing it yourself. The first class will be a general overview about writing novels, getting them published and the benefits and pitfalls of self-publishing. For the second week, stu-dents will bring a crucial opening chapter to class (or a mystery short story) for discussion and critiquing. Fragile egos and personalities that will broach no criticism should be forewarned. In the next three weeks, rewriting will be emphasized in advice, critiques and mentoring. Some stu-dents might move on to subsequent chapters. Students can bring or share laptops, but they are not required.Course: 19527 $60 For: 5 sessionsSPA: Apr 6-May 4 M 1:00pm-3:00pmCE South BuildingDennis Herrick, Author, Emeritus Professor, Journalism

The Empty FrameArt Theft and Art Forgery are popular themes in Crime Fiction. Stolen masterpiec-es, forged paintings, corrupt dealers and collectors and looted museum collections all play large roles in art crime mysteries. Are art crimes different from other crimes? Are art crimes clever capers without real victims? We will explore the history of art crimes and the way art crimes are presented in fiction and films. Topics to be covered will include WWII art looting and special attention will be focused on art crime mysteries set in Italy.Course: 19529 $35 For: 3 sessionsSPA: Jan 27-Feb 10 T 3:00pm-5:00pmCE South BuildingKate Luger, MLS, Retired Reference Librarian

Kate Luger

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Four Great Short NovelsSomewhere in the middle distance between the novel and the short story, the novella or short novel boasts of many classic works. We will read and discuss The Heart of Darkness, The Turn of the Screw, The Profes-sor’s House and The Red Badge of Courage.Course: 19534 $45 For: 4 sessionsSPA: Mar 4-25 W 1:00pm-3:00pmCE South BuildingRobert F. Gish, PhD, English Professor, Distinguished Scholar and Author

Robert FrostMention the name Robert Frost, and anyone familiar with poetry remembers reading Stopping by the Woods on a Snowy Evening in high school. Behind those lines is a man who was plagued by tragedy most of his life. His father died when Frost was eleven, leaving the family destitute. His mother and sister, as well as Frost himself, suffered from mental illness which followed his family into the next gen-eration. He never finished college and failed as a farmer. Yet, his poetry became an iconic representation of Amer-ican rural life for which he won four Pulitzer Prizes. Who was this man whose epitaph reads: I had a lover’s quarrel with the world?Course: 19545 $25 For: 2 sessionsSPA: Feb 19-26 Th 2:00pm-4:00pmCE South BuildingRoberta Boggess, M.A., English, Award-Winning High School Teacher

Robert Gish

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Poems to Last a LifetimePoetry provides a language of the heart, for all those moments of longing, fears and hopes. Poems are windows and doorways into the mysteries of life and death, love and loss, beauty and ecstasy. We will read and discuss eleven excellent poems from Roger Housden’s Ten Poems to Last a Lifetime. A few of the poets might be familiar such as Billy Collins, D. H. Lawrence, John Keats, and Mary Oli-ver. Other poets such as Naomi Shihab Nye and Dorianne Lauxl will explore new territory. Housden describes these poems as “bread for the soul and fire for the spirit.” We will discuss Housden’s insightful commentaries and weigh the experiences of these poems against our own personal experiences. We will look for the kind of understanding that assists us along life’s journey. Required Text: Roger Housden, Ten Poems to Last a Lifetime (used, inexpensive copies available on Amazon).Course: 19547 $45 For: 4 sessionsSPA: Jan 14-Feb 4 W 10:00am-12:00pmCE South BuildingDavid Johnson, PhD, Emeritus Professor of English

John Milton Matters in Our TimeParadise Lost is an accessible and essential work. Milton’s Biblical scholarship, dramatic sensibility and organ-toned poetry are perfectly suited to our time’s abiding issues, in-cluding the responsibility of freedom and challenges of free will. A Puritan Poet, his great epic poem may seem off-put-ting or inaccessible, but this session will allow you to love John Milton and discover his timeless works.Course: 19548 $20 For: 1 sessionSPA: Mar 12 Th 10:00am-12:00pmCE South BuildingTimothy R. McIntire, Ed.S.

David Johnson

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The Art of Thoughtful Letter WritingWould your friends rather receive your holiday form letter or a fruitcake? Of course they’d rather receive the fruitcake because it’s not as dry as your letter. In two painless classes, you will be writing a Pulitzer-Prize winning letter that will have your friends asking you in February if they’re still on your sacred holiday card list. We’ll go beyond the season-al letter and will include writing the difficult condolence letters, letters of encouragement and the forgotten “Thank You” note. The fine art of thoughtful letter writing crosses all generations, cultures and backgrounds and can never be replaced with texting or emails.Course: 19550 $25 For: 2 sessionsSPA: Apr 3-10 F 10:00am-12:00pmCE South BuildingHelen H. Mullane

Writing True: Memoir and Memoir-Based Fiction“What happened is not what matters; what matters is the larger sense the writer is able to make of what happened.” ~Vivian GornickHow do we arrive at the truth of our stories? For some, the path lies in writing memoir; for others, in writing fiction. Still others find themselves moving back and forth between the two. In this class, members will use fact, memory and imagination to transform life experiences into stories that are emotionally true, whether memoir or fiction. Week-ly format provides writing prompts, supportive feedback and critique, as well as discussions of craft and the illusive boundary between fiction and memoir. Prerequisite: Writ-ing Memoir (19589) or permission from the instructor.Course: 19556 $70 For: 6 sessionsSPA: Mar 17-21 T 10:00am-12:00pmCE South BuildingConnie Josefs, MFA

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A Gastronomic Delight in Words: Food and Drink in Poetry

We will explore selected poetry that deals with food and drink. Many well-known po-ets have explored human emotion through food as subject and as metaphor. The po-ems we will read use food, and the rituals associated with it, to address a full range of cultural themes including family, politics, spirituality and hunger. This one humble topic encapsulates the human experience! Class discussion will follow each poem. This class is not only for poets and poetry-lovers, but is also a great introduction to the world of poetry.Course: 19561 $25 For: 2 sessionsSPA: Mar 19-26 Th 6:30pm-8:30pmCE South BuildingAnastasia Andersen, MFA

The Craft of Creative WritingDo you have ideas for fiction or non-fiction stories, but don’t know how to get them on paper for others to enjoy? Using commentary on participant work, we will focus on narrative arc, character, point of view, conflict, stylistics (tone, pacing, diction) and sentence mechanics. The course is designed for writers who want a refresher in the craft of writing and are willing to give and take feedback. Par-ticipants are strongly encouraged to share “air time” in a respectful manner.Course: 19584 $70 For: 6 sessionsSPA: Feb 2-Mar 9 M 1:00pm-3:00pmCE South BuildingDodici Azpadu, PhD, MFA, Author and Workshop Leader

Anastasia Andersen

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Jump Start—Introduction to MemoirHave you been thinking about writing memoir but don’t know how to begin? Memoir uses the same storytelling techniques as fiction: convincing characters, believable dialogue, vivid scenes, descriptive details. This class will provide an overview of the basics and offer inspiration and exercises to jump start you on the path to viewing your life as story.Course: 19585 $50 For: 4 sessionsSPA: Jan 21-Feb 11 W 10:00am-12:00pmCE South BuildingConnie Josefs, MFA

Writing MemoirWhat memories do you carry with you, mo-ments that make your life your own? Mem-oir invites us to unpack those moments and render them into story. This ongoing class is designed for members who want guidance, inspiration and writing exercises to launch or continue their memoir writing. Weekly format provides writing prompts, discus-sions of craft, supportive feedback and critique. Experi-enced and aspiring writers welcome.Course: 19589 $70 For: 6 sessionsSPA: Jan 22-Feb 26 Th 10:00am-12:00pmSPB: Mar 19-Apr 23 Th 10:00am-12:00pmCE South BuildingConnie Josefs, MFA

Connie Josefs

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Joyful JournalingDo you have a desire to keep a journal but feel guilty when you don’t write? Do you only write about negative life experi-ences? What if you couldn’t wait to open your journal to create and write about your life? In this class we will explore ways to help you develop a journaling practice that fosters creativity and self-nourishment. You will learn some journaling techniques, ideas for creative journal entry topics, and ways to keep yourself inspired and coming back to the page because you want to, not because it’s an obligation. Classes will be used for writing and em-bellishing your journals and also discussion of journaling practices. Note: A materials fee of $10 is payable to the instructor at the beginning of the first class.Course: 19591 $45 For: 4 sessionsSPA: Feb 4-25 W 1:00pm-3:00pmLa Vida Llena/Nueva Vista Community RoomSPB: Apr 9-30 Th 10:30am-12:30pmDel Webb Alegria—Active Adult CommunityBoth sections: Amanda Cisco, B.A., English

A Woman in Both Houses: My Career in New Mexico Politics

Pauline Eisenstadt was a career politician and the first woman to serve in both the Senate and House of Rep-resentatives for the New Mexico State Legislature. Her memoir was the winner of the 2012 New Mexico/Arizona Book Award in the Best Political Book category. Mrs. Ei-senstadt’s class will utilize her book to help students begin to record their memories and life stories for their children and grandchildren to read and treasure.Course: 19592 $45 For: 2 sessionsSPA: Feb 18-25 W 2:00pm-3:30pmUNM WestPauline Eisenstadt, Author, A Woman in Both Houses

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Reading for Writers When writers read, they look beneath the text to what was not said. They examine choices the writer made, the prob-lems solved and not solved. Readers who write increase their appreciation of the text; they read with greater inter-est, understanding and enjoyment. In this class, members will read and analyze literature from a writer’s point of view and will experiment with writing exercises to solidify learning and enhance creative expression. We will explore a variety of genres, including fiction, creative non-fiction and poetry. For writers, aspiring writers and other curious souls. Note: This is a recurring class; a new set of readings will be studied each time the class is offered.Course: 19594 $70 For: 6 sessionsSPA: Jan 20-Feb 24 T 10:00am-12:00pmCE South BuildingConnie Josefs, MFA

Poetry in MotionHave fun responding to prompts by your instructor as well as free-flow writing. You jot down whatever occurs to you on the given subject in the flow of your consciousness across the page without initially judging or editing. This becomes the scaffolding of a poem. You then revise or re-see this material, paying close attention to your sensory awareness. What you hear, taste, touch, smell, see and feel in relation to your writing is valuable, fresh and original and makes for an interesting poem. Sharing your new-born poem and supportive feedback is encouraged.Course: 19595 $45 For: 4 sessionsSPA: Apr 8-29 W 10:00am-12:00pmCE South BuildingKaren McKinnon, MA, Author of Set in Motion and numerous other works

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Music & TheaterEverything You Ever Wanted to Know About Going to the Theater, But Were Afraid to Ask

Too often people don’t make attending plays, operas, bal-lets and symphonies a part of their life because they aren’t familiar with attending the performing arts. And who can blame them? The arts often surround themselves with jar-gon and confusing etiquette. In this informative and light-hearted lecture, Carole Sullivan demystifies the experience and tells you how to get the most out of a performance: before, during and after. She will also explore the benefits of live performance in this electronic age. Local, National and International Resources will be referenced.Course: 19616 $20 For: 1 sessionSPA: Mar 3 T 3:00pm-5:00pmCE South BuildingCarole Sullivan, MA, Theater, University of Maryland, Producer, JFK Center for the Performing Arts (Ret.)

Buddy Holly and The Day the Music DiedMusic critic Bruce Eder once wrote that Buddy Holly was “the single most influential creative force in early rock and roll.” Less than two years after the hit “That’ll Be the Day” was released, his tragic death in a plane crash cut short his success as a rock and roll pioneer. Immortalized in the song “American Pie,” Holly’s remarkable innovations would inspire generations of musicians to come.Course: 19627 $20 For: 1 sessionSPA: Mar 4 W 3:30pm-5:30pmCE South BuildingJane Ellen, Lecturer, Composer, and Recording Artist

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The BeatlesExplore the music that still defines a gen-eration and continues to influence artists into the twenty-first century. They were teenagers from Liverpool who became the most commercially successful and critical-ly acclaimed act in the history of popular music. Following their break-up in 1970, each member went on to enjoy a successful solo career. The Beatles had musical roots in 1950s rock and roll and Skiffle, a type of popular music with jazz, blues, folk and roots influences, typically using homemade or improvised instruments. The Beatles later utilized sev-eral genres, ranging from pop ballads to psychedelic rock, incorporating classical and other elements in innovative ways. In the early 1960s, their enormous popularity first emerged as Beatlemania, but as their songwriting grew in sophistication, they came to be perceived by many fans and cultural observers as an embodiment of the ideals shared by the era’s socio-cultural revolutions.Course: 19644 $45 For: 4 sessionsSPA: Feb 5-26 Th 6:30pm-8:30pmCE South BuildingChris Nolan, M.A., Music Composition, Educator, Recording and Performing Artist

Chris Nolan

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Mamma Mia—Here We Go Again!Their story could easily be the basis for a Hollywood film: four incredibly talented and enthusiastic young musicians, working steadily in the Scandinavian pop scene, begin singing together at about the same time that they meet an equally enthusiastic young producer who believes they have the potential to become an international success. This pre-sentation, supported by both rare and well-known record-ings, will revisit the early efforts of Benny, Bjorn, Agnetha and Anni-Frid; chronicles their explosive rise and domina-tion of the international pop music scene as the legendary group ABBA; and explores their solo and joint efforts since the group disbanded.Course: 19646 $20 For: 1 sessionSPA: May 6 W 2:00pm-4:00pmCE South BuildingJane Ellen, Lecturer, Composer, and Recording Artist

Playing the DidgeridooThe didgeridoo is the oldest human wind instrument still played within the culture from which it came. We’ll discuss the place of the didgeridoo and bimli (clap sticks) in Aus-tralian ritual, as well as several other aspects of Australian indigenous culture. Play the didgeridoo for meditation/relaxation, to reduce snoring/sleep apnea, or to amaze and astound your friends! This beginning/intermedi-ate class will guide you through all aspects of playing the didgeridoo from clarifying the drone to vocalizing, creat-ing animal sounds, designing patterns and tested, effec-tive ways to achieve two quite different types of circular breathing. Practice didgeridoos are available or bring your own! Note: A $25 fee payable to the instructor covers a step-by-step manual plus “Playing The Didgeridoo,” a DVD by Charles Eaton, player, teacher and maker of fine didgeridoos. Dr. Eaton has previously taught UNM classes in the making of stone tools and will show examples and techniques unique to Australian tradition.

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Course: 19647 $45 For: 4 sessionsSPA: Mar 3-24 T 3:00pm-5:00pmCE South BuildingCharles Eaton, PhD, Player, Teacher, Maker of Fine Didgeridoos

Why Do We Do Theater? The Greeks used theater to praise or mock their gods. Re-naissance craft guilds employed it to celebrate themselves. Juan de Oñate, the colonial governor of New Mexico, commissioned the first play performed in North America to promote religious ideals. But centuries later—what is our motive for still doing live theater, when so many peo-ple consider it a dead form, killed by film and television? Richard Peck’s reasons may not be yours, but it will be fun to discuss them.Course: 19649 $20 For: 1 sessionSPA: May 6 W 10:00am-12:00pmCE South BuildingRichard Peck, PhD, Former UNM President

Bobby Darin: Beyond the SongActor, singer, and songwriter Bobby Darin (1936-73) had impossibly good looks and apparently limitless talent that allowed him to score hits in pop, rock, jazz and even coun-try music. During a time of increasing political activism, personal trauma—combined with the assassinations of Dr Martin Luther King Jr. and Bobby Kennedy—led to a peri-od of seclusion from the world and a change in his musical direction. Although his life was cut short by fragile health, he worked tirelessly to reach as many people as possible with his music.Course: 19651 $20 For: 1 sessionSPA: Mar 2 M 1:00pm-3:00pmDel Webb Alegria—Active Adult CommunityJane Ellen, Lecturer, Composer, and Recording Artist

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Unraveling the Mystery: How Music WorksWelcome back to the fourth installment of our hands-on exploration of basic musical concepts. With the help of a keyboard, this session will focus on getting down to funda-mentals: notes, rhythms and how they combine to become music. As always this colloquium will also wander into the many puzzling musical questions that keep you from getting a good night’s sleep, including topics in theory, appreciation, history, trivia, instrumentation and much, much more. Future classes will continue to be scheduled according to class interest.Course: 19655 $20 For: 1 sessionSPA: Feb 5 Th 2:00pm-4:00pmCE South BuildingJane Ellen, Lecturer, Composer, and Recording Artist

Sounds of the Sacred HarpSacred Harp, or shape note singing, is a living tradition of Southern American hymn-singing using a system of sev-en shape syllable singing. Its evolution in the first half of the 19th century has roots which predate the American Revolution; its origins can be found in rural England, in Reformation psalmody and perhaps even in the music of the Renaissance. Amplified by copious field and studio recordings, as well as excerpts from the 2006 documentary, Awake, My Soul, this presentation will provide a basic intro-duction to the concept and history of this fascinating and raucous form of American southern hymnody.Course: 19657 $20 For: 1 sessionSPA: Feb 18 W 2:00pm-4:00pmCE South BuildingJane Ellen, Lecturer, Composer, and Recording Artist

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The Cradle Will RockThe year is 1937. Recently widowed com-poser Marc Blitzstein has written a searing condemnation of corruption and corporate greed in a musical theatre production set in Steeltown, USA. Sponsored by the WPA Theatre Project, the show is to be direct-ed by Orson Welles and produced by John Houseman. Shortly before opening night, the theatre is padlocked and surrounded by armed guards. Although a story circulates that the WPA must cancel all openings due to budget constraints, Welles and company suspect the action has more to do with their pro-union production. What is a theatre company without a theatre to do? This two-part class will explore this fascinating piece of Broadway history by first viewing the 1999 film of the same name (2 hours, 12 mins); the following week will include an in-depth look at composer Marc Blitzstein, as well as a discussion of the film and the implications of arts censorship.Course: 19668 $25 For: 2 sessionsSPA: Mar 25-Apr 1 W 3:30pm-5:30pmCE South BuildingJane Ellen, Lecturer, Composer, and Recording Artist

Jane Ellen

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Claude Debussy: His Life, His Works and Edgar Allan Poe

Although Claude Debussy lived long enough to witness the century of the airplane, he would die before being able to write a musical impression of manned flight. A visionary composer and one of the pillars of modern music, Debussy rejected the label of “impressionist.” In fact, he rejected all musical labels, concentrating instead on finding a new musical language in which to compose. He was also a man of many interests, not the least of which was the works of Edgar Allan Poe. This presentation will include examples of familiar, as well as less familiar works, as well as excerpts from the unfinished opera, The Fall of the House of Usher.Course: 19669 $20 For: 1 sessionSPA: Jan 15 Th 1:00pm-3:00pmJubilee Active Adult CommunitySPB: Apr 22 W 2:00pm-4:00pmCE South BuildingJane Ellen, Lecturer, Composer, and Recording Artist

Teen Idols of the 50s and Early 60sThe term “teen idol” was coined specifically in 1958 by LIFE Magazine for a young Ricky Nelson, in an attempt to explain his success, his popularity and the increasingly frenzied reaction of his audiences. Although singers in their late twenties had previously been the focus of similar adu-lation, they now appeared positively elderly in comparison to these fresh young upstarts. This class will present a fond retrospective of timeless teens including Ricky Nelson, Johnny Crawford, Frankie Avalon, Annette Funicello and many more.Course: 19674 $20 For: 1 sessionSPA: Apr 3 F 2:00pm-4:00pmLa Vida Llena/Nueva Vista Community RoomJane Ellen, Lecturer, Composer, and Recording Artist

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Russian OperaAn impressive Russian national school of music developed after the mid-19th century. With Glinka as a predeces-sor, major talents such as Tchaikovsky, Musorgsky and Rimsky-Korsakov created rich and varied operas that con-tinue to be heard today. Their example was the basis upon which Prokofiev and Shostakovich built their work in the 20th century. The five operas to be studied are: Glinka, A Life For the Tsar, 1836; Tchaikovsky, Eugene Onegin, 1879; Musorgsky, Khovanschina, 1886; Rimsky-Korsakov, The Legend of the Invisible City of Kitezh, 1907; Shosta-kovich—Lady Macbeth of Mtensk, 1934. Through lecture, DVDs and discussion, this class will explore the variety of this school and attempt to identify those characteristics that define it as “Russian.”Course: 19682 $55 For: 5 sessionsSPA: Apr 6-May 4 M 10:00am-12:00pmCE South BuildingJulius Kaplan, PhD, Vice-President, Opera Southwest

Giacomo Puccini’s LA BOHEMEEnrich your experience of Opera Southwest’s spring production, one of the most popular operas ever written. Its music will thrill you and your heart will break as you experience young love with all its joys and sorrows. We will explore the opera’s sources in French history and litera-ture, so that when the heroine says early on, “They call me Mimi, I don’t know why,” you will have the answer.Course: 19687 $20 For: 1 sessionSPA: Mar 2 M 10:00am-12:00pmCE South BuildingJulius Kaplan, PhD, Vice-President, Opera Southwest

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Science & TechnologyPlanetary Geology

The recent landing of Curiosity on Mars raises the question: Why did we go there and what did we hope to find? In this class, we will take a “space trip” through our solar sys-tem. We will first discuss our Earth and Moon and their geology so as to be able to compare these two planetary bodies with the other planets and their moons. We’ll visit Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. Then we will cover asteroids and comets (including Pluto). We’ll discuss why our plan-et Earth is unique in our solar system and with respect to exo-planets outside our solar system.Course: 19717 $70 For: 8 sessionsSPA: Jan 21-Mar 11 W 10:00am-12:00pmCE South BuildingCarol A. Hill, Geologist and Author

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Fracking: A Curse or a Blessing?There continues to be a great deal of talk in the media about the problems associat-ed with fracking for oil and gas. While the number of print-inches in the media seems to climb unabated, the amount of real infor-mation (as compared to opinion) seems to dwindle with each passing blurb. We in New Mexico have both hailed and condemned fracking as a practice locally and nationally. What is it real-ly? Does it pollute the aquifer? Does it create earthquakes? Is there science behind it, or is it just the latest gadget of an industry that deserves much suspicion? Can it deliver energy independence?Course: 19718 $25 For: 2 sessionsSPA: May 5-12 T 10:00am-12:00pmCE South BuildingDave Weinberg, PhD, Geology

Functions of Criminalistics Do you ever wonder how accurate the television police procedurals are? Forensic science is the application of a broad spectrum of scientific disciplines to answer questions concerning crimes or civil actions. This course offers an in-troduction to the various scientific methodologies used in the practices of law and criminal investigation. It will also include discussion of instruments and procedures, the lim-its of forensic science and current controversies and phil-osophical dilemmas. The instructor will offer a real world view of modern forensic science and crime scene investiga-tion as practiced by the real crime scene investigators.Course: 19721 $20 For: 1 sessionSPA: Apr 22 W 3:30pm-5:30pmCE South BuildingJohn Krebsbach, MS, Director of the Crime Lab and Scientific Evidence Division

Dave Weinberg

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Historical GeologyThis is the story of the history of geology: from the time of Nicolas Steno (1638-1686), when the principles of stra-tigraphy (rock strata) were established, up to the present day. We will discuss how the Geologic Column is based on relative time, and how we know that the age of planet Earth is 4.56 billion years old based on absolute time and the radioactive dating of rock. We will cover how the true nature of fossils in rocks was determined and how William Smith (1769-1837) constructed the world’s first geologic map by observing the regular sequence of fossil organisms. We’ll also examine some of the great controversies in the Earth Sciences, such as catastrophism and uniformitarian-ism, the Ice Ages, mass extinctions, the discovery of time and other fascinating subjects.Course: 19727 $35 For: 3 sessionsSPA: Apr 1-15 W 10:00am-12:00pmLa Vida Llena/Nueva Vista Community RoomCarol A. Hill, Geologist and Author

Plant ToxicologyFoxglove, Jimson Weed and Oleander are common, lovely New Mexico plants, but potentially life-threatening when consumed. Plant exposures are the 4th most common cause of poisoning. The large number of plant-related exposures and the lack of knowledge about plant toxicity have led to plant paranoia and considerable educational ef-forts to reduce the number of exposures, but these efforts are often dictated by misconceptions and folklore. We’ll discuss the epidemiology of plant exposures and poison-ings, and the toxicology and treatment for exposures to the typical and less common types of plants.Course: 19733 $20 For: 1 sessionSPA: Feb 3 T 1:00pm-3:00pmCE South BuildingJohn H. Trestrail III, BS, Pharm, FAACT, DABAT, Clinical & Forensic Toxicologist, Author, Speaker

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Nature’s Toxic Agents: A Menagerie of Poisonous Critters

You might not like spiders and snakes, but what about toads and salamanders? Enjoy a discussion of the toxicology and treatment for envenomation by: stinging insects, spi-ders, scorpions and miscellaneous venomous animals: lizards; amphibians (toads, frogs, and salamanders); and some exotic venom-ous mammals (platypus, shrews and solendons). We’ll also explore the topic of newly discovered toxic birds.Course: 19735 $20 For: 1 sessionSPA: May 11 M 3:30pm-5:30pmCE South BuildingJohn H. Trestrail III, BS, Pharm, FAACT, DABAT, Clinical & Forensic Toxicologist, Author, Speaker

Microbes that Changed HistoryThink one person can’t make a difference? When a per-son dies, the impact of their absence must alter the future, for good or for bad. When a large group of people die, the impact of the event must be enormous! We’ll discuss some of the major disease epidemics of the past, their cause (microbial or viral) and the degree of impact on society and history.Course: 19739 $20 For: 1 sessionSPA: Apr 17 F 1:00pm-2:30pmCE South BuildingJohn H. Trestrail III, BS, Pharm, FAACT, DABAT, Clinical & Forensic Toxicologist, Author, Speaker

John H. Trestrail

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Philosophy & ReligionThe Goddess and Sacred Women of Pre-History

We know of the goddesses of Greek, Roman, Norse, Celtic, Egyptian and other mythologies, but what of the goddesses, or The Goddess, before these civilizations? What were these earlier goddesses like? What concepts did they represent? How are they connected to the goddesses we are more familiar with? What evidence exists of them? That is what we will explore in this class.Course: 19802 $35 For: 3 sessionsSPA: Apr 16-30 Th 3:30pm-5:30pmCE South BuildingShari Tarbet, PhD, Classical Mythology Expert

The Dead Sea Scrolls Mystery ContinuesFor more than sixty years, the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls has fascinated the public, while the scrolls them-selves have continued to be the subject of endless debate and speculation. Discovered between 1947 and 1956 in caves near the northwestern shore of the Dead Sea, the texts of the Dead Sea Scrolls are of great religious and historical significance. This class is a continuation from last semester’s introductory overview and will include exam-ination and discussion of actual scroll content, through the use of class handouts.Course: 19805 $25 For: 2 sessionsSPA: Mar 23-30 M 3:30pm-5:30pmCE South BuildingJane Ellen, Lecturer, Composer, and Recording Artist

Shari Tarbet

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BuddhismBuddhism appeals to many Westerners because it is non-judgmental, requires no faith and teaches ways to reduce suffering. It encourages personal responsibility, mindful-ness and compassion for ourselves and others. In this class we’ll discuss the life and times of the prince who became the Buddha, his search for enlightenment, his teachings, the historical development of Buddhism, plus current branches and their practices. We’ll also discuss the work of some present-day teachers, including the Dalai Lama, Thich Nhat Hanh and prominent American authors. We’ll have slide shows, videos and readings, as well as discus-sions. This class assumes no prior knowledge, but also goes into reasonable depth to interest those with some previous experience.Course: 19813 $45 For: 4 sessionsSPA: Mar 13-Apr 3 F 10:00am-12:00pmCE South BuildingJon Nimitz, PhD, Workshop Leader

Taoism“Tao” means the Way or the Path, also the source and essence of everything. For over 2500 years the non-theistic philosophy of Taoism has encouraged people to seek bal-ance, harmony, simplicity, humility and open-mindedness. It embraces intuition, contradictions and humor. This brief introduction, including a slide show and handouts, covers the main principles and most famous texts, such as the Tao Te Ching. We’ll talk about applying the principles in our daily lives as effective antidotes to stress and overwork.Course: 19835 $20 For: 1 sessionSPA: Feb 6 F 10:00am-12:00pmCE South BuildingSPB: Apr 8 W 10:00am-12:00pmDel Webb Alegria—Active Adult CommunityBoth sections: Jon Nimitz, PhD, Workshop Leader

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Shamanism: From Witch Doctors through the New Millennium

Shamanism is the oldest form of healing, dating back 30,000 years when medicine men mediated between the inner life of tribal members and its external affairs. The shaman mastered the ecstatic power of dreams, visions and trances. Shamanism was practiced all over the Earth, and the legacy lives on today, not only in indigenous cultures but in eastern practices of yoga. Western schools of psy-chology have investigated altered states of consciousness, visualization, dream imagery, breathing techniques and sound to incorporate spiritual insight into therapeutic processes. The schools based on the depth psychology of Freud and Jung and the newer “experiential therapies” employ techniques of consciousness transformation with ancient roots. We will explore how the new therapies use shamanic methods such as the journey of awakening, heal-ing of psychic fragmentation, and the reconciliation of du-alities such as good/evil, male/female and human/animal.Course: 19841 $45 For: 4 sessionsSPA: Apr 23-May 14 Th 1:00pm-3:00pmCE South BuildingCarol March, MS, Psychology

Psychology & HealthYoga for Folks Over Fifty

It’s never too late and you are not too old or stiff to begin to explore the wonders and benefits of Yoga practice. This series of classes will be geared to the older beginner. If you are dealing with painful knees or feet, arthritis, osteopo-rosis, issues of balance or the proverbial midlife crisis, you will discover how to use commonly available props and postures to help alleviate these conditions and begin to reverse the aging process. So if you are 50+ or merely feel like you’ve lived half a century, open up to the best years of your life with Yoga! Note: Not a medical class—call in-structor to discuss any serious condition before signing up. Note: Free Osher Membership with this class.

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Course: 06461 $95 For: 8 sessionsSPA: Jan 22-Mar 12 Th 4:00pm-5:15pmSPB: Mar 26-May 14 Th 4:00pm-5:15pmHigh Desert Yoga—Nob HillJudy Mortellaro

Lifesteps® Weight Management ProgramAre you ready for a change? Want to achieve healthy ag-ing through a more active lifestyle? Interested in a weight management solution? UNM Employee Health Promotion offers the Lifesteps® Weight Management Program which focuses on changing behaviors to increase physical exercise, weight loss and the achievement of a healthier you at any age. Lifesteps® incorporates 18 weekly sessions of 45-55 minutes for small group discussion, behavior change as-signments to include 30 minutes or more of daily physical activity to increase your heart rate and situational problem solving to promote quality nutritional choices. The course is taught by a trained Health Education Consultant and certified Lifesteps® leader to groups consisting of up to 20 people. The class provides information, support and guidance so participants will learn to develop their own personal action plan that seamlessly follows their unique lifestyle. The course includes (3) one-on-one consultations, biometric measurements, workbook, journals and a person-al pedometer to record physical activity.Course: 19851 $300 For: 18 sessionsSPA: Jan 22-May 21 Th 12:00pm-1:00pmCE South BuildingTracey L. Briggs, MA, AFAA-CPT, Certified Lifesteps Instructor and Supervisor, UNM Employee Health Promotion

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Perceptions of Mental Illness Through History Social responses to the behavior of the mentally ill have varied enormously through history. Ancient conceptions of madness in the Near East, Greece and Rome included the intervention of the gods as well as the human conflicts of guilt and desire, shame and grief. Hippocrates was the first to formulate theories of madness based on the function-ing of the body. In the Middle Ages, demons took center stage. The mentally ill were confined like prisoners, per-secuted as witches and psychic epidemics swept the land. With the Renaissance came Bedlam and the resuscitation of scientific thought. In the modern era, approaches have included the psychological, sociocultural, the humanitarian, the search for meaning and the current emphasis on neu-ro-science. Our focus will be on shifting social perceptions of mental illness in the western world.Course: 19853 $45 For: 4 sessionsSPA: Mar 24-Apr 14 T 10:00am-12:00pmCE South BuildingCarol March, MS, Psychology

The Continuing Journey of Life after DeathDoes any kind of life continue after death—besides the atoms of the body themselves which go back into Earth’s recycling sys-tem? Certainly many religions and cultures have believed in a continuation of con-sciousness after death. But is there any real evidence? With a combination of lecture and discussion, this class will explore some of the more serious research which has been done on near-death experiences and reincarnation, as well as anecdotal evidence from stories and the long line of books on the subject.Course: 19854 $25 For: 2 sessionsSPA: Apr 18-25 Sa 1:00pm-3:00pmDel Webb Alegria—Active Adult CommunityGay Witherington, MEd, Counseling Psychology

Gay Witherington

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In the Spider’s Web“...the land of the free and the home of the brave,” proclaims our Star Spangled Banner. We are saddened when we hear of oppression in other countries, and count ourselves lucky to live in a free society. But beyond our freedom “to” and freedom “from” is a state of being free. Have you ever taken a truly free action? Have you ever had a thought that was truly your own? Are there areas of your life where you feel stuck on the spider’s web, unable to break free? This interactive class will explore the concepts of freedom, indi-viduality, responsibility on the path to being free and the obstacles (some self-imposed) to this state of being. Course: 19855 $20 For: 1 sessionSPA: Mar 24 T 1:00pm-3:00pmCE South BuildingSPB: Apr 22 W 10:00am-12:00pmDel Webb Alegria—Active Adult CommunityDiane Thome, BS, Experimental Psychology, MBA

Irish Healing WellsCliffs of Moher, Kildare, Foughart—these and dozens of other wells in Ireland have been revered for centuries because of their healing properties. Why do thousands of people visit these ancient springs and leave offerings of crutches, flowers and photos? What healing takes place at Irish wells that can’t be found in medical clinics? Yes, the Irish word tobar means “a well,” but it also implies foun-tain of wisdom and source of well-being. In Dr. Sutton’s nine journeys to Ireland, she has attended many of these holy wells and will bring some waters to class. With pic-tures and stories, she will reveal the deserved legacy of Irish wells for healing.Course: 19857 $20 For: 1 sessionSPA: Feb 12 Th 2:00pm-4:00pmJubilee Active Adult CommunityMaya Sutton, PhD, Celtic Mythology professor and author; dual citizen with Ireland

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Flourishing in These Challenging TimesImagine a future when most adults are able to achieve their potential as fully function-ing human beings. Join us for a stimulating discussion of flourishing, an exciting new concept from the scientific and profession-al movement called positive psychology. Leaders in positive psychology tell us that complete mental health is more than the absence of mental illness. The elements that contribute to flourishing include positive emotion, meaning, engagement and healthy relationships. How would you live your life differently if you were flourishing? What does it take to live the good life and how can we apply these insights to our lives?Course: 19869 $35 For: 3 sessionsSPA: Jan 20-Feb 3 T 10:00am-12:00pmCE South BuildingStephen Poland, PhD, Psychology

Living with Hearing LossBecoming an informed consumer of hearing aids isn’t easy. Hearing loss affects nearly 50 million Americans but those who suffer often feel like they are alone. What should you know before you spend a lot of money on hearing aids? Take the mystery out of hearing loss and learn about hearing aids and technology. We will cover hearing loss basics, technol-ogy solutions from the simple to the sophisticated, digital hearing aids, assistive listening devices and where to find captioned movies, plus what to expect from hearing health care providers and your legal rights. The instructor has a passion for training and helping those new to hearing loss.Course: 19870 $35 For: 3 sessionsSPA: Mar 9-23 M 10:00am-12:00pmCE South BuildingMary M. Clark, Lifelong Hearing Loss Advocate and Coach

Stephen Poland

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Hearing Loss 102Why are some new hearing aid wearers so successful and others put the device in a drawer or have multiple hearing aids with-out really feeling satisfied with their invest-ment? Learn what steps a new user can take to make the most out of your hearing aids. Coping strategies, communication tips, hearing loss in the healthcare setting, and gadgets that turn your hearing aids into assistive listening devices will all be covered in this class. The instructor is well-versed in these topics, having worn hearing aids for over sixty years.Course: 19871 $35 For: 3 sessionsSPA: May 4-18 M 10:00am-12:00pmCE South BuildingMary M. Clark, Lifelong Hearing Loss Advocate and Coach

Living Resilient LivesThink of someone you know who thrives in spite of adver-sity. This is the essence of resilience. A resilient person is able to bounce back from difficult or stressful experiences. This quality is much more common than we imagine. In our review of current scientific research identifying the factors in children, adolescents and adults that contribute to resilience, we’ll ask if these factors are the same or if they differ with age. Looking beyond the individual to the fam-ily, community, and society will help us identify sources of support for thriving under challenging conditions. We will then ask what can be done to foster resilience in ourselves and others. Join us as we share stories of resilience.Course: 19875 $25 For: 2 sessionsSPA: Apr 21-28 T 10:00am-12:00pmCE South BuildingStephen Poland, PhD, Psychology

Mary M. Clark

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An Introduction to Thought Field TherapyDo you want a fantastic relationship with your finances, health and emotional well-being? Thought Field Therapy (TFT) is a unique mind-body therapy that capitalizes on the power of the body’s energy system to relieve the emo-tional distress associated with many psychological problems and open new channels for overall wellness and creativity. Come and experience the benefits of TFT and explore the Map of Consciousness, developed by David Hawkins, the father of kinesiology. Learn how to calibrate your energy and increase your ability to create.Course: 19881 $25 For: 1 sessionSPA: Feb 21 Sa 9:00am-12:00pmCE South BuildingMary Lou Dobbs, Entrepreneur and AuthorDoug Garrison, Father of TFT

Change Your Words, Change Your LifeWe all carry life experiences within our bodies, minds and spirits. This highly participatory class teaches how to reframe these experiences with Story to gain freedom from fear, negativity, illness or whatever issue precludes our enjoying life to the fullest. Susi Wolf will briefly tell healing folktales and, afterwards, we will discuss how these assorted stories relate to our own personal story and to each other. We will begin to explore how the message of Story applies to our own journey. By knowing our personal narrative in a new way, we are empowered to make significant positive changes in our life. Included in the class will be writing opportunities, interactive exercises and group discussions to aid in finding our individual journeys. Also, each student will create an “Empowerment Story” art card to keep. This class is designed to ensure each persons successful experi-ence to acquire new introspection and life skills.Course: 19883 $25 For: 1 sessionSPA: Mar 21 Sa 1:00pm-4:00pmCE South BuildingSusi Wolf, Award-Winning Professional Life Coach

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Brain Fitness and the Creative ArtsExercise your brain while having fun! Tap into the “dusty” parts of your brain and experience creativity and the creative arts as never before. Novices are encouraged to attend. Osher members who participated in the Brain Fitness Introductory class will apply what they have learned. Note: Work-book will be available from the instructor for $20.Course: 19885 $60 For: 6 sessionsSPA: Jan 21-Feb 25 W 2:00pm-4:00pmCE South BuildingTerri Tobey, MA, Gerontology; MA, Teaching

Serial Murder CommunicationsThey come from diverse backgrounds, achieve varied levels of education and status, but consistently, from BTK to Son of Sam, serial murderers are also serial communicators. They engage in 27 different modes or types of communication (or rhetoric), such as letters, phone calls, texts and body part transmission. They communicate before, during and after their murders about the crimes. Mass communication also plays a major role in serial murder. The frequency of this crime is influenced by the interactions among four primary stakeholders; killers, police, media and the public. Paradox-ically, media coverage of serial murder both motivates the killer and may lead to his or her apprehension.Course: 19887 $45 For: 4 sessionsSPA: Feb 23-Mar 16 F 3:30pm-5:30pmCE South BuildingDirk C. Gibson, Author and Lecturer, UNM Dept. of Communications and Journalism

Terri Tobey

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Benefits and Challenges of a Whole Food Plant-Based Approach to Eating

There is much contro-versy in the field of food, and we don’t plan on dealing with conflict regarding food, but facts. There will be the presentation of information based on solid research as well as recommen-dations for participants to do their own research online to obtain information of interest to them. We will begin the class with a questionnaire to determine what participants’ interests are in the topic, their health concerns/conditions, and their sources of information regarding food. Partici-pants will be shown a documentary, Forks Over Knives, and discuss the film. The course will be tailored so that partic-ipant’s interests will be addressed. The challenges inherent in changing lifelong patterns of eating will be approached psychologically and these challenges are many. Information regarding foods that are healthy and their preparation will be given. This course is intended for individuals seeking to improve their own personal health.Course: 19888 $70 For: 8 sessionsSPA: Mar 3-Apr 21 T 1:00pm-3:00pmCE South BuildingStephen Feher, PhD, Counseling Psychology and Gayle Scott, Management Trainer and certificate holder from E-Cornell Plant-Based Nutrition Program

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“Doctor, How Long Do I Have?”Having a serious healthcare conversation with your doctor takes effort to ensure clear communications. Learn how to ask ques-tions and be involved in treatment decisions by watching dramatic and comedy films de-picting doctor-patient conversations. Films include Patch Adams, The End, Wit, The Shootist and The Descendants.Course: 19890 $20 For: 1 sessionSPA: Mar 10 T 3:00pm-5:00pmCE South BuildingGail Rubin, Speaker, Author, TV/Radio Host

Ashes to Ashes, Dust in Your Face: Cremation, Comedy and Creativity

Cremation is the fastest growing disposition method in the U.S. Watching funny and serious film clips, you’ll learn about what you need to know before there’s a death in the family, including choices to make and disposition options. Films include Elizabethtown, The Big Lebowski, Due Date, The Bucket List, and The Descendants.Course: 19892 $20 For: 1 sessionSPA: Apr 14 T 10:00am-12:00pmCE South BuildingGail Rubin, Speaker, Author, TV/Radio Host

Gail Rubin

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Travel & CultureComputerized Genealogy

Everyone has ancestors! Researching family history has become the fastest growing hobby in America. Bring your laptop so you can practice using technology to organize and research your genealogy. You will learn the best soft-ware and tools to help you search efficiently. Online gene-alogy includes how to hunt for web sites and evaluate what you find there and the use of free and commercial databas-es. The rest is up to you. Happy hunting!Course: 19911 $50 For: 4 sessionsSPA: Jan 26-Feb 23 M 10:00am-12:00pmNote: Class will not meet on Feb 16.Del Webb Alegria—Active Adult CommunitySPB: Apr 6-27 M 3:30pm-5:30pmCE South BuildingBoth sections: Victoria Sullivan, Albuquerque Genealogical Society

Dr. Who (?)On November 23, 1963, a new children’s television pro-gram was broadcast by the BBC. Because of the previous day’s events (the assassination of John F. Kennedy, and the deaths of authors C. S. Lewis and Aldous Huxley), the premiere was rebroadcast at tea-time the following Satur-day. The plot was simple: a wandering time traveler and his granddaughter, along with two school teachers, visit vari-ous periods of planetary (and interplanetary) history. With a little luck, parents would welcome a new family oriented show, and it would run for a few years. Fifty-one years lat-er, Doctor Who has become the longest-running television program of all time, and fans around the world are now following the adventures of the 12th Time Lord (they re-generate, you know!). If you can’t tell your TARDIS from your Sonic Screwdriver, or if you simply want to catch up with the worldwide Who-vian mania, this class is for you.

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Course: 19924 $20 For: 1 sessionSPA: Feb 25 W 3:30pm-5:30pmCE South BuildingJane Ellen, Lecturer, Composer and Recording Artist

Floral Design: BeginningWould you love to be able to arrange the beautiful bouquets of flowers that you receive or purchase at your local market? Learn the art of creating beautiful flo-ral designs, both traditional and modern. We’ll focus on European and Western floral arranging styles and learn the principles of great floral design, the basic “mechanics” of creating a design and how to choose and condition your plant materials for maximum enjoyment. The first class will offer a lecture and demonstration. The following session will provide an opportunity to create your own beautiful artistic design(s). Students will supply their own container/vases. Note: All other required materials and plant/flower materials will be supplied with the required fee of $25 to the instructor.Course: 19943 $45 For: 2 sessionsSPA: Apr 29-May 6 W 1:00pm-3:30pmDel Webb Alegria—Active Adult CommunityDebi Harrington, NM Floral Artist; Award-Winning Floral Designer

Debi Harrington

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Creative Container Gardening for the High DesertLearn everything you need to create beautiful, artistic and practical container gardens. This class is perfect for those in apartment/condominium communities, as well as larger homes and landscapes. Container gardens give an artistic focal point to any patio or garden setting. During this class, you’ll learn how to successfully design, grow and maintain a variety of container gardens including those for flowers, fruits and vegetables. Note: A materials fee of $25 will be payable to the instructor at the beginning of the first class.Course: 19945 $45 For: 3 sessionsSPA: Apr 17-May 1 F 1:00pm-3:30pmLa Vida Llena/Nueva Vista Community RoomDebi Harrington, NM Floral Artist; Award-Winning Floral Designer

An Invitation to Tea Tea—that humble little package with a tag—has built fortunes, changed empires and created social strata. Think you know about the Boston Tea Party? Who organized the raid? What “Indians” dumped tea? Do you picture the harbor as a giant tea pot? What about the British East India Company and the Opium Wars? What’s the difference between Low Tea, High Tea and Sweet Tea? And we don’t mean what they serve in the South. For that matter, what is a crumpet? Explore the history of tea while you sample a British tea table. Note: A tasting fee of $20 is payable to the instructor at the first class because it’s fun to learn about food, but even more fun to taste it!Course: 19948 $35 For: 3 sessionsSPA: May 13-27 W 3:30pm-5:30pmLa Vida Llena/Nueva Vista Community RoomRoberta Boggess, M.A., English, Award-Winning High School Teacher

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Magic of MyanmarLittle known to most Americans, Myanmar (historically, Burma) holds a key to world order, bridging India and China—nations that account for forty percent of the world’s popula-tion. This once closed country is just now emerging from the destruction of World War II, seven decades of continu-ing ethnic wars and a half century’s isolation under repres-sive military governments. Though on the cusp of dramatic change, most of Myanmar remains in a state of bare sub-sistence akin to the eighteenth century. A new constitution and political reform spearheaded by courageous Noble prize laureate Aung San Sui Kyi—daughter of the iconic “Father of Burma,” Aung San—hold the promise of dem-ocratic change. Myanmar’s beautiful landscapes and people are opening to visitors from Europe and the United States. Take a photographic and cultural journey through this land of Rudyard Kipling and George Orwell—exotic, mysteri-ous Myanmar.Course: 19978 $25 For: 2 sessionsSPA: Feb 2-9 M 3:30pm-5:30pmCE South BuildingDonald G. Simonson

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The Elemental John Ford Western FilmMaster Director, John Ford was best known for his West-erns, many starring John Wayne, Henry Fonda and James Stewart. His supporting cast also featured a regular roster of actors such as Ward Bond, Victor McLaglen and Harry Carey, Jr. He also incorporated specific elements into each film: the importance of sharing a drink, community events, sentimental music and the spectacular vistas of Monument Valley. We’ll examine these elements in films such as The Searchers, She Wore a Yellow Ribbon, Fort Apache, My Dar-ling Clementine and Stagecoach.Course: 19981 $20 For: 1 sessionSPA: Apr 16 Th 1:00pm-3:00pmCE South BuildingGail Rubin, Speaker, Author, TV/Radio Host

Two Gentlemen on Route 66Craig Cropsey and Ned O’Malia have been exploring Route 66 together for many years. Follow them and look over their shoulders on a recent exploration west: Albu-querque to Santa Monica. The goal was a curated museum exhibit on 66 entitled, The Road and the Romance, at the Autrey Museum in Los Angeles. Follow their exuberant journey and share their many stops, reflections, insights, discoveries and lots of photos. Meet the characters they found, search out the remnants of the original road and relish the testimonials of the many Europeans who travel the Mother Road. This lecture is a bit of history, lots of reflection, discovery and a good tale told as a Road Trip.Course: 19988 $25 For: 1 sessionSPA: Apr 17 F 10:00am-12:00pmCE South BuildingNed O’Malia, PhD, Son of the Mother Road Craig Cropsey, Devotee and Scholar of the Road

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MembershipMembership in our Osher Lifelong Learning Institute opens the door for adults 50 and above to choose from many thought-provoking courses. The emphasis of the university-level courses is to deepen understanding of academic areas such as art, history, literature and science. Members also increase skills in areas such as music, genealogical research and informed travel. In addition, Osher classes offer members the op-portunity to build connections with other mature learners in the communities of central New Mexico.The classes are non-credit. There are no entrance requirements, no tests and no grades. In fact, no college background is needed at all—it’s your love of learning that counts. The membership fee is $20 annually. Joining allows you to register for all the Osher courses in 2015, and you may join at any time during the year.New catalogs are distributed in the Spring, Summer and Fall semesters, with a total of over 250 courses, lectures and performances offered during the calendar year.

UNM Alumni Association Partners with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

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

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Membership BenefitsAn annual $20 membership provides entry into the Osher community and a growing list of benefits on campus and citywide. By showing your Osher Membership card and a valid picture ID, you receive the following benefits and discounts:• A free monthly member’s lecture on a variety of stim-

ulating topics and other special members-only events.• Book and materials check out within the four main

UNM Libraries.• 10% discount at many events at Popejoy Hall, all

events at Keller Hall and announcements for on-and off-campus cultural events.

• Discounts to the YMCA of Central New Mexico and waiver of Joining Fee. Check www.ymcacnm.org for program information.

• Discounts on Defined Fitness memberships. Check www.defined.com.

• Discounts on Albuquerque International Association Lecture Series. Check www.abqinternational.org for program information.

• 10% discount at Amore Neapolitan Pizzeria.Joining the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute provides access to the best of UNM’s educational tradition. Osher members join a dynamic community of adults 50+ who share a common love of learning. Classes are interactive and participation is encouraged. Not only will you make discoveries that may change your life, you’ll meet many like-minded people who will become friends.

Course InformationTuition fees vary by course, with lectures at $20 and courses ranging from $25 to $90. There may be required texts or materials fees for some courses, which will be stated in the course description.

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You may take as many Osher courses as you wish each semester. Our program features one-time lectures lasting about two hours, performances lasting several hours, and courses that range from 2 to 17 weeks long. The Spring semester runs from January-May.Now, take advantage of a very special offer. As an Osher Member, you’ll receive a 10% discount for all Growth & Enrichment courses offered through Continuing Educa-tion. Just contact Registration in person or by phone at 505-277-0077 when you enroll in Osher courses, and say you qualify for this discount.

LocationsUNM Continuing Education1634 University Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM(just north of Indian School)Del Webb Alegria Active Adult Community901 Cottonwood Circle, Bernalillo, NM(Turn east onto Santiago Way, off Rio Rancho Blvd. NE Highway 528) Phone: 505-771-3367Jubilee at Los Lunas601 Jubilee Blvd. SW, Los Lunas, NM 87031Phone: 505-866-1777La Vida Llena-Nueva Vista11100 Lagrima de Oro NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111Phone: 505-296-6700

Tuition RemissionAll Osher courses are eligible for tuition remission! UNM Staff and retirees may use tuition remission for all the Osher courses, but not for the membership fee. $252 of tuition remission may be applied to personal enrichment courses including those offered through the Osher Insti-tute. Forms may be found online at ce.unm.edu.

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

For More InformationMaralie W. BeLonge, Program Supervisor505-277-6179 | belonge@unm.edu

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

Members can now volunteer to help guide the direction of our Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Contact the Osher Program Supervisor, Maralie BeLonge at 505-277-6179 or belonge@unm.edu

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The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at the University of New Mexico suc-ceeds because of the contributions of a number of incredible volunteers, exceptional instructors and engaged and active members. In addition, we rely on funding to cover our operational costs. Our program depends on membership fees and tuition, the generosity of the Bernard Osher Foundation and donations from caring individu-als and companies.Thank you to the following people who have made a tax-deductible contribution to the OLLI program in the past year:AnonymousAnonymousJanice J. AkinKirsten J. AndersonMarjorie ArmstrongElizabeth AthertonJan Augenstein-MillerDodici AzpaduPenn Baker & Dorothee BakerScott & Maralie BeLongeDick & Carol BlankmeyerRoberta BoggessEulalie W. BrownMichele A. BuchananAmanda B. CiscoJoan and Ron CokPaul CollinsCraig R. CropseyLinda DaltonGary L. DawsonEdward G. DiBelloCharles & Eugenia EberleCharles F. Eberle Family TrustCarol M. EgbertJane EllenHelen FeinbergMichael T. & Frances FordHoward & Debora FriedmanFriends of OsherStephen F. FritzMary M. GallemoreSandra D. GarciaJohn H. Gill, Jr.Joan GillisR. Bruce GroveKeith & Betty HarvieJane Hellesoe-HenonJoseph & Jacquelyn HilliardPenelope Sparhawk HolbrookJames G. HoustonRobert Benton HowellFrances HunterDonna HuxtableRichard HuxtableKathleen D. Ingley

Melinda White ItohCarol Joy JaramilloRoy C. JohnsKathy L. JohnsonThe Family of Keith A. KellumKate LugerCynthia A. LynchJean E. MangerFrederic MarchKathleen D. MatthewsDr. Velma McConnellSusan McDevittKaren Q. McKinnonEdward K. MerewetherChristine C. MinkVickie F. MitchellTom A. MontoyaSharon MoranEvelyn M. NeilWilliam & Margaret NunnsPaul & Carol OrdogneAlan C. OvermierMargaret PalumboRuben C. PandesNancy RandallZach & Susan RodehaverHoward J. RomanekDaniel M. RosenfeltBeth RosensteinWallace RossAndres C. SalazarChristine SauerJohn F. ShannonStanley J. SchneiderRichard ScottenLynda M. SeldeDonald G. SimonsonCatherine SmithKay L. SnowfleetFrances C. StarnesWendy StiresGerald StrattonTheresa TadayRex & Barb ThrockmortonRobert & Sally UebelackerRonald VilliottiHerkus W. Von

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