Course listings, membership information and registration
OLLI @ OSUOsher Lifelong Learning Institute
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater | Tulsa | BartlesvilleOklahoma City | Yukon
Spring2016
Online enrollment now available:http://education.okstate.edu/olli
2 What is the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute?
100 Scott HallOklahoma State Univ.Stillwater, OK 74078 405.744.5868 405.744.5862 fax1.800.765.8933 toll [email protected] emaileducation.okstate.edu/olli
On the cover:David & Judy Lewis(Dave is a former Executive Committee Chair and current OLLI Instructor. Both are longtime OLLI members.)
OLLI @ OSU is a program of educational courses for people who want to enrich their lives through new learning experiences. Courses on a variety of topics are offered each semester to retirees and other adults in the community. Instructors are qualifi ed volunteers from various career backgrounds, including academia, business, the arts, and government. Our students have a genuine interest in continuing their learning experiences and intellectual excitement.
Sponsored by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute and the OSU College of Education, OLLI @ OSU is governed by a Board of Directors elected by the membership. Each site has an Executive Committee. Members may attend classes and social events and recommend instructors and courses. Member fees and support from the Bernard Osher Foundation and Oklahoma State University fund OLLI @ OSU operating costs.
There are no tests or grades… just the joy of learning.
Oklahoma State University in compliance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other federal laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment, fi nancial aid, and educational services. Title IX of the Education Amendments and Oklahoma State University policy prohibit discrimination in the provision of services of benefi ts offered by the University based on gender. Any person (student, faculty or staff) who believes that discriminatory practices have been engaged in based upon gender may discuss their concerns and fi le informal or formal complaints of possible violations of Title IX with the OSU Title IX Coordinator, Director of Affi rmative Action, 408 Whitehurst, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078, (405) 744-5371 or (405) 744-5576 (fax). This publication, issued by Oklahoma State University as authorized by The Director, OLLI @ OSU, Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, was printed by Royle Printing at no cost to the taxpayers of Oklahoma 4.5M/January 2016
To enrollEnroll online at education.okstate.edu/olli or complete the form for your city, located on pages 44, 45, 46 or 47 of this booklet, and mail with your check or credit card information to us. A confi rmation will be sent to you.
Joining at the $150 Annual Membership level allows unlimited course enrollment through 6/30/2016! Questions?
Need-based scholarships are available. Contact the OLLI @ OSU offi ce for more information.
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The only requirement for membership is that you are an adult with an interest in continuing educational experi-ences and will support the program through participation and payment of a membership fee. Joining at the $150 level allows unlimited course enrollment through 6/30/2016. Joining at the $50 level allows the following:Tulsa, Bartlesville, OKC & Yukon: Enrollment in fi rst course at no charge (additional courses $25 each).Stillwater: One academic year of participation in Town Hall Meetings (additional courses $25 each).ALL SITES: Participation in all social events, travel opportunities, and other special programs, OLLI luncheons, committee membership, voting privileges, and course evaluation. Membership runs July 1 through June 30. The membership year has 3 semes-ters: Fall (6 weeks), Spring (6 weeks), and Summer (3 weeks). If you joined OLLI in the Fall 2015 semester, DO NOT pay the annual membership fee for the Spring 2016 or Summer 2016 semesters.
2015 – 2016 Information
DIRECTORRuthAnn McCarthy Sirbaugh
TULSA SITE COORDINATORTamara Logsdon Hawkinson
BARTLESVILLE SITE COORDINATORSally Barnard
STILLWATER SITE COORDINATORJune Fitch
OK CITY & YUKON SITE COORDINATORJennifer Powell
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTMisty Burk
OLLI UPDATES EDITORBarbara Mintmire
OLLI @ OSU Staff
Note: If public schools are cancelled due to inclement weather, OLLI @ OSU classes will also be cancelled. Handicapped Parking: Available for those who display the appropriate signage. Lunch: Enrollees may purchase lunch on designated days (see registration page, payable in advance, priced per semester) or bring a brown bag lunch and join your OLLI friends. Please indicate your intention to participate, and pay at time of registration.
Please pre-pay for texts and materials fees listed in the catalog. Individuals who pay later than 10 days prior to the beginning of a course are not guaranteed texts and/or course materials. Inc lude payment wi th your registration. You may pick up your materials the fi rst day of class. Texts are not required for the courses but highly recommended.
Texts & Materials Membership
Stillwater Course OfferingsCourse information, pages 6–19 Enrollment Form: page 44
Tulsa Course OfferingsCourse information, pages 20–31 Enrollment Form: page 45
Bartlesville Course OfferingsCourse information, pages 32-37Enrollment Form: page 46
OKC & Yukon Course OfferingsCourse information, pages 38–43Enrollment Form: page 47
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Enroll Online for OLLI @ OSU’s Lifelong Learning Classes!
To enroll online: Go to the website: https://education.okstate.edu/olli Follow the link to register online On the right-hand side of the page, there is a box titled LOGIN If you enrolled online in the Fall, enter your password If not, click FORGOT YOUR PASSWORD. You will then be prompted to enter your email address, and an email will be sent to you with your login information If you are not yet a member, you will need to decide on your membership level before enrolling. Memberships must be purchased separately from classes, so rememeber to choose your classes after purchasing a membership. If you choose the $50 membership with your fi rst class free, you will be given the option to use Coupon Code “FirstClass” upon checkout to receive your free class. The coupon code will only work one time annually, so if you were a $50 member in the Fall 2015, your coupon code had been applied. If you choose the $150 unlimited membership, you may enroll in all classes without additional tuition fees through June 30, 2016. Once you’re logged in as a paid member, you will be able to research the classes offered and enroll in your pick as well as in lunches offered on site. Classes are listed by city through the selection of the Stillwater, Tulsa, Bartlesville, and Oklahoma City Program Type.
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Make your gift today!Name:_____________________________________________Address:___________________________________________City/State/Zip:______________________________________Email:_____________________________________________Gift Designation I wish my gift to be designated to: OLLI @ OSU My gift of $______________ is enclosed.
Please make check payable to the OSU Foundation & mail to :
OLLI @ OSU100 Scott Hall
Stillwater, OK 74078 Or bill my gift of $___________________ to my credit card.Card No. ___________________________ Exp. Date __________Name on Card __________________________________________Signature ______________________________________________Date __________________________________________________
Or I pledge a total of $________ over a period of _______ yearsbeginning _______________ and ending _____________________Please remind me:
Monthly Quarterly Semi-Annually AnnuallySignature:________________________ Date:_________________ Other - For gifts of real estate, property, stocks, or estate gifts from a will or trust, contact Denise Unruh, Sr. Development Director, College of Education, OSU Foundation, 405.385.5663 or [email protected]
Please consider making a tax deductible contribution to
OLLI @ OSU’s Lifelong Learning Program
38 10–Noon • Mondays • Feb 15 - Mar 21
Daphne du Maurier’s Rebecca
If you like to read fi ction and you enjoy expressing opinions, asking questions, and hearing what others have to say, please join us as we read Daphne du Maurier’s Rebecca.
Immediately popular when it was published in 1938, Rebecca won the National Books Award that year. It has never gone out of print. In 1940, Alfred Hitchcock’s fi lm version of this Gothic mystery won the Academy Award for best picture. Rebecca made famous the character Mrs. Danvers and the fi ctional country estate of Manderley. A er gradua ng from OSU with a B.A. and Dartmouth College with an M.A. in Liberal Studies, Steven Surbeck joined the faculty of Casady School in 1970. He taught upper school English for 36 years, developing his skills in leading discus-sion-based examina on of plays, novels, short stories, and poems. “I realized that student readers were not so much interested in being told the meaning of books, but rather were excited to voice their own observa ons and reac ons and share them with their peers.”
OKCEpworth
Villa 14901 N
Pennsylvania Ave.
Text: Pre-order
with registration.
Delivered on-site
fi rst class,
Rebecca, $10
1-3 pm • Mondays • Feb 15 - Mar 21
Creating Art with the Mural Master
Class limited to 14
enrollees, Consumable
materials fees
(includes fi eld trip)
$40
OKCEpworth
Villa 14901 N
Pennsylvania Ave.
Bob Palmer knows a thing or two about creating public art—he’s painted more than 1,800 murals in Oklahoma, Canada, Mexico, and Europe. You’ve probably seen and admired his work in Oklahoma’s small towns and big cities, along the highway, in churches and univer-sities, hospitals and businesses. His works are historically accurate and illustrative of our western heritage. As an art educator, Bob has taught people from all walks of life how to paint murals. Pick up a brush and learn the basic techniques of painting. In the process, you’ll hear some of Bob’s amazing stories and what he’s learned in his work with communities around the world.Dr. Bob Palmer re red from UCO in 2014 and con nues to maintain the thriving Palmer Studios, Inc. Bob was chosen to be the Feature Mural Painter for Oklahoma’s Centennial in 2007 and was commissioned for murals at the State Capital Complex, Bricktown, and around Oklahoma City. In that same year, he was chosen to be the Oklahoma Art Educator of the Year and honored at a na onal conference in New York City. In 2013, he was awarded the Governor’s Art Award in Community Service.
391–3 pm • Tuesdays • Feb 16 - Mar 22
Points of Departure: Rethinking Controversial Issues
Dynamic topics provide sparkling discussion as you enter into our next documentary season with fi lms that challenge you to recon-sider—and possibly change—your entire world view. Or perhaps you’ll fi nd affi rmation. At any rate, the mind-expanding topics include a murder trial from the 1920s that exposed America’s love/hate relationship with immigration; the famous “hot coffee” law suit that
pitted liability against one person’s rights; the Wal-Mart conundrum—it saves us money, but at what cost; the realities of trying to fence off our border with Mexico; and the dream of becoming a U.S. citizen. The fi lms are a mix of poignant, funny, sad and thought-provoking. We’ll think hard about the contro-versies, share what we have learned, and talk about common threads (or lack thereof) in the fi lms and in our lives.
Lloyd K. Musselman has taught American History at the high school and college levels for some 50 years. During his 38 years of teaching for Oklahoma City Univer-sity, he was twice named faculty member of the year. Though Lloyd is retired from full me teaching, he occasionally teaches in an OCU program in Singapore. In 2007, he was inducted into the Oklahoma Higher Educa on Hall of Fame. Lloyd has given presen-ta ons throughout the state using his unique blend of scholarship and love for Ameri-can History to engage people in conversa on and study of our great country.
OKCOklahoma History Center 800 Nazih Zuhdi Dr
40 10-Noon • Tuesdays • February 16 - Mar 22
City ForumFeb 16: Crossroads of Commerce Now on exhibit at the Oklahoma History Center is Cross-roads of Commerce: A History of Free Enterprise in Oklahoma, a definitive look at 300 years of economic development. In each of 5 time periods beginning 1716, visitors will meet the men and women who had ideas and decided to invest and develop businesses that worked in that particular place and time. Daniel J. Provo, introduces you to a celebration of creativity and hard work. Daniel has been the Director of the Center since 1999. He holds an M.A. in Anthropology and a B.S. from the University of Missouri in Columbia. He began his career more than 30 years ago as a museum curator. Feb 23: TRIAD Personal Safety Senior citizens working together with local police departments and the Sheriff’s Offi ce comprise the Oklahoma TRIAD program, working to keep you up to date on crime trends and safety concerns. Deputy Kim Lopez will help you make a plan to protect your-self, your home, and your vehicle. Kim began her career in law enforcement in 1984 and served as the fi rst full time offi cer assigned to crimes victimizing the elderly. She has received a Governor’s Commen-dation for her dedication as TRIAD Coordinator and focuses on prevention-based programming for the senior adult population.Mar 1: The Cherokee NationHistory of a Nation’s Designed Purpose The Cherokee Nation is the largest native government in the US. Jay Hannah will trace the early origins of the Cherokee Nation, its interaction and assimilation during the colonial period, forced removal on the Trail of Tears, role in the American Civil War, reconstruc-tion, and the allotment period diminishment of its sovereignty before its awakening in the 21st century as a predominant stimulator in Oklahoma’s economic profi le. Jay is Executive Vice President of Financial Services for BancFirst. He is a citizen of the Cherokee Nation and has served in numerous positions within the Nation’s governing body. He is also a scholar, civic leader, and historian who takes an active role in historic preservation. He has written and lectured widely on Native and Oklahoma History.
OKCOklahoma
History Center
800 Nazih Zuhdi Dr
4110 - Noon • Tuesdays • February 16 - Mar 22
City ForumMar 8: Friends for Folks: Second Chance at Life As the son of a career FBI offi cer, veterinarian John Otto had his doubts about working with incarcerated offenders, but in a leap of faith, he initiated a program that gives second chances to rescued dogs and helps inmates of two Oklahoma prisons. By caring for, train-ing, and loving these unadoptable dogs, the inmates experience success, the value of discipline, and confi -dence—not to mention the unconditional love returned to them by the dogs. After 11 weeks of training, the rehabilitated dogs fi nd homes as therapy dogs and rescue workers. One dog that was transformed into a search and rescue dog is the hero of Otto’s book, Marvin’s Shining Star. The subject of many news stories and two outstanding documentary fi lms, the Friends for Folks program is a shining star of Oklahoma. Mar 15: Challenges Facing U.S. Intelligence TodayOur world’s geo-political situation has changed dramat-ically since the last century, and U.S. Intelligence carries out its responsibilities with diffi culties never before encountered. As well-informed Americans, understand-ing how the U.S. Intelligence Community does its work and how it deals with the challenges it faces is critical to our making sense of the world around us. Meredith Williams Woodruff, a Stillwater native, served in the Central Intelligence Agency’s Directorate of Operations, living and working for more than 25 years in Central Eurasia, the Near East, Africa, and Europe. She retired from the CIA in 2006 as its most senior female offi cer in operations. Join us for this rare opportunity.Mar 22: The State of Mental Health in OklahomaJeffrey Dismukes will address the current state of behav-ioral health care in Oklahoma, including the public under-standing of behavioral illness, existing community resources, the unmet need for additional services, and the resulting consequences. He’ll discuss prevalence rates of mental illness, treatment disparities, and barriers such as discrimination that inhibit access to appropriate care. What is the resulting impact on Oklahoma communities, and what changes need to be made to the system? Jeffrey serves as Director of Communications for the Oklahoma Dept. of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.
OKCOklahoma History Center 800 Nazih Zuhdi Dr
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OKCSpanish
Cove 11 Palm Avenue,
Yukon
10–Noon • Wednesdays • Feb 17 - Mar 23
The Celtic Heritage of Oklahoma
The Celts, represented by the Irish, Scots, Welsh and Bretons, have had a profound infl uence on American life as evidenced in our shared musical, literary, artistic, and storytelling traditions. Discover the rich deposit of cultural heritage that originated in the Celtic homelands through a study of European history focusing on the Borderlands in Scotland, England and Northern Ireland. We’ll examine how the Celts made their mark in American life and on Oklahoma, in particular, through oral histories, written accounts, PowerPoint presentations, and museums in Northern Ireland and America.
Rodger Harris is a na ve Oklahoman. He grew up in Marlow, obtained a B.S. in Busi-ness from OSU and an M.A. in History of the Southwest from UCO. He has worked for 20 years as Oral Histo-rian for the Oklahoma Histor ica l Soc iety. Rodger has travelled widely in Oklahoma and surrounding states and has also travelled to the United Kingdom and Ireland research-ing Cel c heritage. He is currently teaching for Redlands Commu-nity College.
431–4 pm • Thursdays • Feb 18 - Mar 24
Hitchcock at the MatineeSir Alfred Hitchcock,
known as “The Master of Suspense,” directed more than 50 feature fi lms with an emphasis on suspense and psychological thrillers. Many of his films have surprise endings and thrilling plots, often using decoys that suit the fi lms’ themes or the psycho-logical study of the characters. Hitchcock was recognized with many awards, including nominations for fi ve Academy Awards as Best Director, and winning two Golden Globes. Although better known for Psycho, The Birds, and Rear Window, his movie, Rebecca, won an Academy Award for Best Picture in 1940.
Each class will include the viewing of one of Hitchcock’s fi lms, from his famous thrillers to lesser known films, plus additional interesting tidbits about the director, the actors, and the backstory of the fi lm. Due to the length of many of the fi lms, some classes may run 2.5 hours in length with a short intermission. Join us for suspense and edge-of-your-seat thrills as only Hitchcock can provide.
Jan Chesler graduated from OU with a Bachelor’s in Business Management, and she had a 30-year career with AT&T. She has been a lifelong movie buff with a special love for suspenseful mysteries and psychological thrillers. Jan grew up watch-ing Hitchcock fi lms and is fascinated with this director, his background, his methods, and his fi lms.
OKCEpworth VillaTheater Room14901 N Pennsylvania Ave
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Course(s) Enrolling in:
Rebecca*, Mon, 10-Noon, Feb 15-Mar 21, Epworth, *$10
Creating Art w/ the Mural Master*, Mon, 1-3 pm, Feb 15-Mar 21, Epworth, *$40
City Forum, Tues, 10-Noon, Feb 16-Mar 22, OHC
Points of Departure, Tues, 1-3 pm, Feb 16-Mar 22, OHC
The Celtic Heritage of Oklahoma, Wed, 10-Noon, Feb 17-Mar 23 , Spanish Cove
Hitchcock at the Matinee, Thurs, 1-4 pm, Feb 18-Mar 24, Epworth
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Annual Membership is valid through 6/30/2016.
OLLI @ OSU, 100 Scott Hall, Stillwater, OK 74078
Please include your check or credit card information. A confirmation will be sent to you.
Questions? Call the OLLI offi ce at 1.800.765.8933 Or enroll online at http://education.okstate.edu/olli
