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Art & Art HistoryCurrent Events

Economics & FinanceHistory

Literature & WritingMusic & Theater

Philosophy & ReligionPsychology & Health

Science & TechnologyTravel & Culture

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Osher Lifelong Learning Instituteat the University of New Mexico

Table of ContentsRegistration Form ...............................................2Calendar .............................................................3Free Osher Membership Events.........................7Welcome! ............................................................8 The Osher Foundation .................................8Osher Courses ...................................................9 Art & Art History ...........................................9 Current Events ........................................... 11 Economics & Finance ................................14 History........................................................16 Literature & Writing ....................................25 Music & Theater .........................................32 Science & Technology ...............................37 Philosophy & Religion ................................39 Psychology & Health..................................45 Travel & Culture .........................................47Membership ......................................................53 UNMAlumniPartnership&Benefits ..........53 MembershipBenefits .................................54 Discounts ...................................................54 Course Information ....................................55 Locations ...................................................55 Tuition Remission ......................................55Registration ......................................................56 For More Information .................................56Refunds ............................................................56Become an Osher Volunteer ............................56

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Registration Form for Osher Courses

Phone: Call our Registration office at 505-277-0077 and charge it to your VISA, MasterCard, Discover or American Express.

Fax: Fax this registration form to our office at 505-277-1990.

Mail: Make your check or money order payable to UNM Continuing Education and mail the payment along with this form to UNM Continuing Education, MSC07 4030, 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001.

In Person: M-F, 8:00am-5:00pm, come to the UNM Continuing Education Complex south building at 1634 University Blvd. NE and register in person.

Please register me for the following courses: (Please Print)

Osher Membership Fee: $20

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UNM Alumni Yes No (10% discount on OLLI classes)If using a company Purchase Order or Tuition Remission, the form must accompany this registration application, or your registration will not be processed.

Register at 505-277-0077 ce.unm.edu/Osher

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Summer 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; = High Desert Yoga

May

Date Day Course# Course Title Sessions PageMay 28 TTh 06461 Yoga For Folks Over Fifty 8 Sessions 45

June

Date Day Course# Course Title Sessions PageJun 1 M 19417 Winston Churchill NEW Lecture 16Jun 2 T 19225 Millennials Lecture 11Jun 3 W 19559 Writers of ‘Cono Sur’ NEW 6 weeks 29Jun 3 W 19664 The Green Fairy NEW Lecture 36Jun 3 W 19986 China Lecture 49Jun 4 Th 19236 Zionism, Israel & Peace NEW Lecture 12Jun 4 Th 19486 Sweden & Switzerland NEW Lecture 24Jun 4 Th 19801 Saints Francis & Clare NEW Lecture 39Jun 5 F 19423 Joan of Arc NEW Lecture 18Jun 5 F 19605 Line Dancing 4 weeks 34Jun 8 M 19442 Who Was Hadrian? NEW Lecture 21Jun 8 M 19518 Shakespeare NEW Lecture 26Jun 8 M 19584 Creative Writing 6 weeks 30Jun 8 M 19623A Ella Fitzgerald NEW Lecture 34Jun 9 T 19133 Zentangle 101 Workshop 9Jun 9 T 19487 The Romans 5 weeks 24Jun 10 W 19421 Richard III NEW Lecture 17

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Jun 11 Th 19237 Zionism, Israel & Peace NEW Lecture 13Jun 11 Th 19931 Life in Italy Lecture 48Jun 12 F 19142 Rock Art NEW Lecture 10Jun 12 F 19456 Roanoke NEW Lecture 21Jun 12 F 19726 Chemical Warfare Lecture 38Jun 15 M 19597 Why Do We Say That? Lecture 32Jun 15 M 19834 John Locke NEW 3 weeks 42Jun 15 M 19836 Bible/Pop Culture II NEW 2 weeks 42Jun 16 T 19233 Campaign Finance NEW Lecture 12Jun 17 W 19219 U.S. Constitutional Law NEW 3 weeks 11Jun 18 Th 19371 Savvy Social Security Lecture 15Jun 18 Th 19410A Victorian Mysticism NEW Lecture 16Jun 18 Th 19678 Neil Diamond NEW Lecture 37Jun 19 F 19532 Rudyard Kipling NEW 2 weeks 28Jun 23 T 19128A Renaissance Women NEW Lecture 9Jun 23 T 19135 Zentangle 201 Workshop 10Jun 23 TTh 19704 Your Water 4 sessions 37Jun 23 TTh 19885 Brain Boost 5 weeks 47Jun 25 Th 19372 Medicare Planning NEW Lecture 15Jun 25 Th 19842 Sri Ganesha NEW Lecture 44Jun 26 F 19462 Da Vinci NEW Lecture 22Jun 29 M 19818 Food & Bible NEW Lecture 41Jun 30 TTh 06461 Yoga For Folks Over Fifty 8 Sessions 45Jun 30 T 19841 Shamanism NEW 4 weeks 43

July

Date Day Course# Course Title Sessions PageJul 6 M 19426 Kiss… Make-up Lecture 18Jul 6 M 19577 Comedy as Literature Lecture 30Jul 7 T 19519 Writing Scene 6 weeks 26Jul 7 T 19724 String Theory Lecture 38Jul 8 W 19873 Grief through Film NEW Lecture 46Jul 9 Th 19589 Writing Memoir 6 weeks 31Jul 9 Th 19591 Joyful Journaling 4 weeks 31Jul 9 Th 19601 Intro to Acting 6 weeks 32Jul 10 F 19473 Medieval Church NEW 4 weeks 23Jul 13 M 19848 Lessons/Gospels NEW Lecture 44Jul 14 T 19431 Lusignans /Poitou NEW 3 weeks 19Jul 15 W 19859 Mental Well-Being NEW 6 weeks 45

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Jul 15 W 19912 Mongolia NEW Lecture 47Jul 16 Th 19504 E-Publishing 3 weeks 25Jul 16 Th 19623B Ella Fitzgerald NEW Lecture 34Jul 17 F 19470 Warrior Women NEW Lecture 22Jul 18 Sa 19874 Fun with Crystals Lecture 46Jul 20 M 19436 Philippine-American War NEW Lecture 20Jul 21 T 19438 Battle of the Bees NEW 2 weeks 20Jul 22 W 19128B Renaissance Women NEW Lecture 9Jul 22 W 19650 How Music Works V NEW Lecture 36Jul 22 W 19975 Life in the Tropics Lecture 48Jul 27 M 19241 CIA Torture Program NEW Lecture 13Jul 27 M 19537 Contemporary Short Stories 4 weeks 28Jul 27 M 19603 Bop City NEW Lecture 33Jul 27 M 19640 American Songwriters Lecture 35Jul 29 W 19353 Modern Money Lecture 14Jul 29 W 19996 Vanished! NEW Lecture) 49Jul 31 F 19410B Victorian Mysticism NEW Lecture 16Jul 31 F 19472 Andrew Jackson NEW Lecture 23Jul 31 F 19643 Boffo, Socko & SRO NEW 2 weeks 35

August

Date Day Course# Course Title Sessions PageAug 7 F 19813 Buddhism 4 weeks 40Aug 11 T 19521 Antebellum Myth NEW Lecture 27Aug 26 W 19498 King Tut NEW Lecture 25

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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.

Please give as generously as you can.

Donating is Easy:

• Sign up to make a donation on the UNM Foundation Website: https://www.unmfund.org/fund/osher-lifelong-learning-instituteolli-at-unm/

• Checks should be made payable to the University of New Mexico Foundation and designate the contribution to be utilized for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UNM and sent to:

UNM Foundation MSC07 4260, 1 University of New Mexico Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001

Phone: 505-277-4503 / 1-800-UNM-FUND (866-3863) Fax: 505-277-4435

• Your contribution is tax deductible.

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

505-277-0077 | ce.unm.edu/Osher Follow us on /osher

Advocate for Osher

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Summer 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.

Personal SafetyMay 12, Tue | 2:00-4:00pmContinuing Education North Building/Room CInstructors: Steve Sink

Car Maintenance 101… Beyond the Oil ChangeMay 15, Fri | 1:00-3:00pmContinuing Education North Building/Room CInstructors: Lou Camilli & Marc Powell

Basics of Boomer LawMay 19, Tue | 3:00-5:00pmDel Webb Alegria Active Adult CommunityInstructor: Maria M. Siemel

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

The Ins and Outs of Reverse MortgageJune 5, Fri | 10:00am-NoonContinuing Education South BuildingInstructor: Ken Giere

Do you have an idea for a future Osher Membership Event? Contact Maralie BeLonge at 505-277-6179 or [email protected]

Basics of Boomer LawJune 19, Fri | 1:00-3:00pmContinuing Education North Building/Room CInstructor: Maria M. Siemel

Exploring Cuban CultureJuly 8, Wed | 2:00-4:00pmContinuing Education North Building/Room CInstructors: Marie McGhee

The Next Step… A Buyer’s Guide to Finding a Good EditorJuly 17, Fri | 1:00-3:00pmContinuing Education North Building/AuditoriumInstructor: Grace LaBatt

Exploring and Making the Most of your Public Library SystemAugust 18, Tue | 2:00-4:00pmContinuing Education North Building/Room CInstructor: Anne E. Lefkofsky

Estate Planning for the Middle ClassAugust 24, Mon | 10:00am-NoonContinuing Education North Building/Room CInstructors: Sheila Hard, JD & Patricia Bradley, JD

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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 Summer 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 HistoryRenaissance Women & the Domestic Setting

During the 15th and 16th centuries in Italy, secular wom-en were seldom acknowledged in art. Women were only portrayed and celebrated when they were married, honored when their children were born and memorialized when they died. We’ll explore how their role in the family and in society were depicted. Recent historical scholarship on women has revealed their marginalized role in the family hierarchy and social order during the Renaissance.Course: 19128 $20 For: 1 sessionSUA: Jun 23 T 3:00pm-5:00pmCE South BuildingSUB: Jul 22 W 10:00am-12:00pmDel Webb Alegria—Active Adult CommunityBoth sections: Susan Bailey, Art/Art History Instructor, Mills College, SF State University (Ret.)

Zentangle 101Come along and discover the creative art of drawing called Zentangle. This fascinating new art form is fun, relaxing and increases your focus and awareness. The Zentangle method also enables you to access your inner guidance and enhances a sense of personal well-being. In this introducto-ry class, you will experience the satisfaction of completing two of your own unique Zentangle tiles. You don’t have to be “artistic” or even able to draw a straight line. Note: An $8 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the start of class. Class is limited to 10 students. Zentangle® is a regis-tered trademark.Course: 19133 $30 For: 1 sessionSUA: Jun 9 T 1:00pm-3:00pmCE South BuildingJane Robertson, MSLS, CZT-Certified Zentangle® Teacher

Osher Courses

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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 sessionSUA: Jun 23 T 1:00pm-3:00pmCE South BuildingJane Robertson, MSLS, CZT-Certified Zentangle® Teacher

Rock Art of the American SouthwestThe American Southwest has attracted humans for millen-nia. From archaic hunter-gatherers to sedentary farmers and European explorers, they often left their marks in care-fully selected locations. Rock art sites abound in hidden places scattered throughout California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah and New Mexico. This Powerpoint presentation will highlight sites in each of these states. Common themes and styles will be covered, with distinguishing elements shown for contrast. Cultural and environmental contexts will also be discussed, to help us understand the people who left these enigmatic markings on rocks.Course: 19142 $20 For: 1 sessionSUA: Jun 12 F 2:00pm-4:00pmCE South BuildingCarol Chamberland, Artist and Videographer

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Current EventsUnited States Constitutional Law: The Best and Worst of It

This class will survey the Constitution and its history. We’ll discuss the current Supreme Court make-up, its personal-ities and politics. We’ll explore and study the Articles that form the basis for our government and our representative democracy. Additionally, we’ll discuss the Bill of Rights, and in particular, the First, Fourth, Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments and some of the key court decisions that form our present-day experience.Course: 19219 $35 For: 3 sessionsSUA: Jun 17-Jul 1 W 2:00pm-4:00pmCE South BuildingJose Toro, JD, Col., USAF (Ret.)

The Millennials: What Will the Impact of the Me. Me. Me. Generation Be?

Millennials, roughly those 18-33 years old, have become a big topic for discussion for everyone from bloggers and magazine editors to CEO’s and the entertainment indus-try. Millennials have exited high schools and colleges into the worst job market in recent history and a large number delay traditional adult rites of passage—moving out and marriage. They are the first post-Cold War generation and have been raised with technology many of us were only exposed to in science fiction during our formative years. They are a force to be reckoned with in all facets of Ameri-can culture and made the cover of Time last year—The Me. Me. Me. Generation... and why they may save us all. Before examining the Millennials, we will look at the generations that preceded them.Course: 19225 $20 For: 1 sessionSUA: Jun 2 T 2:00pm-4:00pmCE South BuildingHoward Romanek, History/International Studies Instructor Illinois State University (Ret.)

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Money and Politics in the Wake of Citizens United: The Current Debate on Campaign Finance Reform

This presentation will review the various proposals and movements to create mean-ingful campaign finance reform in the wake of the Citizens United and other Supreme Court and Congressional actions. We will examine the Move to Amend campaign, as well as various state public financing initiatives.Course: 19233 $20 For: 1 sessionSUA: Jun 16 T 2:00pm-4:00pmCE South BuildingRamon Flores, MA in Cultural Pluralism

Zionism, Israel and the Possibility for Peace: A Pro-Zionist Perspective

Avi Shavit is the author of My Promised Land: The Triumph and Tragedy of Israel and a leading Israeli peace activist, columnist and member of the editorial board of Haaretz, Israel’s liberal newspaper. Shavit is committed to the orig-inal Zionist ideals and documents with an unblinking eye and occasional horror at what has become of the Zionist ideal since 1967. Students are encouraged to read My Promised Land which is a New York Times bestseller and won the Jewish Book of the Month Award.Course: 19236 $20 For: 1 sessionSUA: Jun 4 Th 1:00pm-3:00pmCE South BuildingRamon Flores, MA in Cultural Pluralism

Ramon Flores

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Zionism, Israel and the Possibility for Peace: An Anti-Zionist Perspective

Max Blumenthal is an American Jew who considers himself outside the Zionist tradition and wrote Goliath: Life and Loathing in Greater Israel. Blumenthal spent four years in Israel and the West Bank researching this book. He docu-ments a society hurtling headfirst toward ultra-nationalism, relinquishing any claims to democracy it may have had as it seeks to pummel a subject population into submission. Students will be encouraged to read Goliath which was published in October 2013.Course: 19237 $20 For: 1 sessionSUA: Jun 11 Th 1:00pm-3:00pmCE South BuildingRamon Flores, MA in Cultural Pluralism

The CIA Torture Program as Seen in the Broad Historical and Legal Context

Napoleon did not allow his military intelligence officers to use torture simply because it caused too many false leads. The commitment of US military intelligence profes-sionals to using “empathetic” techniques is rooted in the techniques’ success of quickly turning fanatical Japanese soldiers into willing sources in the Marianas Campaign in 1944. The current debate of the American use of torture in recent years will be viewed in a broad historical context. Why did the Bush Administration create this program? Is it necessary to prosecute the torturers and those who claimed it was legal? What are the nation’s responsibilities under the Geneva Conventions and United Nations Conven-tion Against Torture of which the US is a signatory? How should we address those American officials, soldiers and agents who refused to torture?Course: 19241 $20 For: 1 sessionSUA: Jul 27 M 3:30pm-5:30pmCE South BuildingRamon Flores, MA in Cultural Pluralism

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Economics & FinanceTheory and Practice of Modern Money

The budget deficit will burden our children and grandchildren. Pundits and politicians say this all the time, but is it really true? Should you worry about Social Security running out of money, or should you wor-ry about something else instead? And what caused the economy to unexpectedly shrink in 2008? Un-derstanding money—what it is, where it comes from, and how it functions—can provide surprising clarity on these and similar issues. No longer based on gold, our mone-tary system is in fact a social construct, based on trust and backed by social and legal institutions, that facilitates pri-vate transactions and satisfies the need for private savings. It also moves goods and services from the private sector to the public sector. This class examines the functional opera-tions of modern currency in the US and summarizes con-sequences for inflation, interest rates, unemployment and general economic activity.Course: 19353 $25 For: 1 sessionSUA: Jul 29 W 1:00pm-4:00pmCE South BuildingCreigh Gordon, MS, Electrical Engineering; Aficionado of Macroeconomics

Creigh Gordon

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Savvy Social Security for BoomersSocial Security planning is complex. This course will teach you how Social Security works so you can avoid costly mis-takes and maximize your family’s benefit. This significant asset offers you: a lifetime annuity, cost-of-living adjust-ments 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 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 sessionSUA: Jun 18 Th 3:00pm-5:00pmCE South BuildingDoug Lindsey, Certified Financial Planner,™ Professional Investment Advisor Representative

Savvy Medicare Planning for Baby BoomersA health care crisis is looming in this country and it’s es-sential for baby boomers to understand what they need to do to financially prepare. This educational workshop will cover how Medicare enrollment periods work and how to avoid late-enrollment penalties; how much you can expect to pay in healthcare costs after going onto Medicare, how Medicare works with private insurance, why most people pay too much for private insurance and how you can avoid excess costs. Additionally, we’ll discuss why you must plan for higher healthcare costs in retirement, including the possibility of needing long term care.Course: 19372 $20 For: 1 sessionSUA: Jun 25 Th 3:00pm-5:00pmCE South BuildingDoug Lindsey, Certified Financial Planner, ™ Professional Investment Advisor Representative

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HistoryFairies in the Garden: A Spirited Tour through Victorian Mysticism

Spiritualism was an established movement before the Civil War but as the death toll mounted, séances became popular with all social classes. Desperate families seeking communi-cation with missing soldiers turned to mediums for reassur-ance. Mary Todd Lincoln held séances in the White House trying to reach her two deceased sons. Across the Atlan-tic, Queen Victoria became a spiritualist after the death of her husband. Although the Victorian era is associated with scientific and technological progress, many educated Victorians were drawn to mesmerism, clairvoyance, elec-tro-biology and phrenology. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was no exception. Convinced that two young English girls had photographed fairies in their garden, he authenticated their doctored photos leading to a spiritualist hoax that was not debunked until the late 1970s. Fascinated by the human appetite for flimflam? Join us for a “spirited” tour through Victorian scams.Course: 19410 $20 For: 1 sessionSUA: Jun 18 Th 10:30am-12:30pmDel Webb Alegria—Active Adult CommunitySUB: Jul 31 F 10:00am-12:00pmJubilee Active Adult CommunityBoth sections: Roberta Boggess, MA, Linguistics, Award-Winning High School Teacher

A Giant of the 20th Century: Winston Churchill

Winston Churchill once said: “History will be kind to me for I intend to write it.” However, on the 70th anniversary of Churchill taking over as Prime Minister of the UK in 1940, a 2010 Royal Mint survey revealed the following: 19% of adults over the age of 35, 32% of adults 25 to 34 and

Howard Romanek

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44% of those from ages 16 to 24 failed to mention him as a prominent 20th century prime minister. Through the life of Winston Churchill, the class will examine some of the major events of the 20th century, and if history should still be kind to him fifty-one years after his death.Course: 19417 $20 For: 1 sessionSUA: Jun 1 M 10:00am-12:00pmDel Webb Alegria—Active Adult CommunityHoward Romanek, History/International Studies Instructor Illinois State University (Ret.)

Richard III: The Myth and the MonarchRichard III (1452-85) was the last king of the House of York and the last of the Plantagenets. His defeat at Bosworth marks the end of the medieval period in England. He was the last English monarch to die in bat-tle. Over the centuries the stories of this young monarch grew to monstrous proportions; he was labelled a villain, a traitor, a murderer and a monster. These claims were fueled by misinformation regarding his twisted body, his hunched back and his withered arm. And yet, slowly but surely, a growing body of scholars, authors, and passionate members of the public, known as Ricardians, worked to clear the name of their beloved monarch from behind the veil of Tudor propaganda and Shakespearean fiction. An excavation beneath a car park in Leicester in 2012, led not only to the discovery of the body of the fallen king, but to the rewriting of history. As we explore the myth and the monarch, we will discover that while he may not have been a saint, he was an enlightened and beloved ruler who has been badly maligned across the ages.Course: 19421 $20 For: 1 sessionSUA: Jun 10 W 2:00pm-4:00pmCE South BuildingJane Ellen, Lecturer, Composer, and Recording Artist

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Joan of Arc: Saint, Sinner or Epileptic?Peasant, shepherdess, mystic, saint, warrior, witch, epilep-tic…all these and more are terms which have been used in attempts to describe or explain one of the most remarkable young women in the history of western civilization. With the help of video clips and written sources which include Joan’s recorded words, we will examine the story of a cou-rageous French teenager who singlehandedly turned the tide of European history during the course of the Hundred Years’ War. The achievements of this “Maid of Orléans” continue to be celebrated annually by people of France, and she has won (and continues to win) the admiration of many across the centuries, including Englishmen such as Winston Churchill.Course: 19423 $20 For: 1 sessionSUA: Jun 5 F 3:30pm-5:30pmCE South BuildingJane Ellen, Lecturer, Composer, and Recording Artist

Kiss… and Make-UpBirds have feathers, animals have fur, reptiles have scales and humans have a “canvas” which begs to be painted. And paint we do! Using everything from minerals to bees-wax, roses, insects and even lethal poisons. Some adorn-ments are temporary while others go more than skin deep, but all are used to indicate status, wealth, tribal connec-tions 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 sessionSUA: Jul 6 M 3:00pm-5:00pmDel Webb Alegria—Active Adult CommunityRoberta Boggess, MA, Linguistics, Award-Winning High School Teacher

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The Lusignans of Poitou: from France to the Holy Land and Runnymede

Henry II of England, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Richard the Lionheart and “bad” King John are familiar figures to historians and fans of historical fiction, but their vassals, the Lords of Lusignan, are often forgotten. Yet it was the Lusignans, allegedly descended from the half-serpent Mélusine, who created a turbu-lent and pivotal history in 12th and 13th century France, England and the Holy Land. Not only did they challenge royal authority, they managed to acquire crowns of their own through marriages to Sybilla and Isabella, the heir-ess-queens of Jerusalem. Handsome, violent, treacherous, yet brave fighters and pious crusaders—and unfashionably faithful to their wives—the Lusignans invite us into the triumphs and tragedies of medieval Europe and the belea-guered Byzantine empire.Course: 19431 $35 For: 3 sessionsSUA: Jul 14-28 T 6:00pm-8:00pmCE South BuildingHana Samek Norton, PhD, History; Author, The Sixth Surrender (Penguin-Plume, 2010)

Hana Samek Norton

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The Philippine-American War 1898-1902Little known to most Americans, “America’s Forgotten War,” was a spin-off of the Spanish American War. This was the first and only American attempt to colonize a faraway land for the betterment of American business interests. We’ll review the early history of the Philippine Islands, along with the reasons which would eventually lead to a conflict between the US military and the native led Filipino rebellion. This talk is being presented by a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, who served in the Republic of the Phil-ippines from 1968-1970, and who will present materials that uniquely represent both sides of this historical military conflict.Course: 19436 $20 For: 1 sessionSUA: Jul 20 M 10:00am-12:00pmCE South BuildingJohn H. Trestrail, III, BS, Pharm, FAACT, DABAT, Clinical & Forensic Toxicologist, Author, Speaker

The Battle of the BeesThe Battle of Tanga, sometimes also known as the Battle of the Bees, was an unsuccessful attack by the British-In-dian Expeditionary Force “B” under Major General A.E. Aitken. The attack on Tanga along with the diversionary attack by Force C on Longido, on the slopes of Kilimanja-ro, was meant to capture German East Africa (present-day Tanzania) during the First World War in concert with the invasion. It was the first major battle of The Great War in Africa and for the British forces, the battle was nothing short of a disaster. Explore the Battle of Tanga, recorded in the British Official History of the War as “one of the most notable failures in British military history.”Course: 19438 $20 For: 2 sessionsSUA: Jul 21-28 T 1:30pm-3:30pmCE South BuildingAlan Pezaro, PhD, Public Administration; Deputy Director, Ohio Department of Human Services (Ret.)

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Who Was the Roman Emperor Hadrian?Hadrian was Roman Emperor from 117 to 138. He re-built the Pantheon and constructed the Temple of Venus and Roma. He is also known for building Hadrian’s Wall, which marked the northern limit of Roman Britain. Hadrian was regarded by some as a humanist and was philhellene in most of his tastes. Late in his reign he suppressed the Bar Kokh-ba revolt in Judaea, renaming the province Syria Palaestina. He is regarded as the third of the Five Good Emperors. Mr. Cervantes will show a short film to trace the history of Em-peror Hadrian and his legacy in Roman history.Course: 19442 $20 For: 1 sessionSUA: Jun 8 M 3:30pm-5:30pmCE South BuildingAngelo R. Cervantes, Director, Iberian Peninsula DNA Institute

Roanoke: The Lost ColonyThe lost colonists of Roanoke were left on Roanoke Is-land in present day North Carolina in 1587 to establish the first British colony in America. A vessel was sent back to England with Governor John White to obtain supplies and was subsequently unable to return until 1590. Upon the return of the supply ship, the colony was gone, not destroyed, but removed. The only clue was the name Cro-atan carved into a tree. John White, whose daughter, son-in-law and grandchild were among the colonists, began a lifelong quest to find them. Some historians say they per-ished, but clues and rumors persisted for decades that they were captured by or assimilated into the local native pop-ulation. We’ll investigate America’s oldest missing persons case, the lost colony of Roanoke Island.Course: 19456 $20 For: 1 sessionSUA: Jun 12 F 3:30pm-5:30pmCE South BuildingAngelo R. Cervantes, Director, Iberian Peninsula DNA Institute

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Who Was Leonardo da Vinci?Renowned as the “Mind of the Renaissance,” the genius of Leonardo da Vinci reaches beyond the centuries. Born into obscurity in a tiny Italian village in 1452, young da Vinci seemed destined for a life of peasantry. But early mastery of art and a personal code of success catapulted him to the highest levels of Italian society and ultimately made him one of the most important figures of the Renaissance. Painter, sculptor, engineer and scientist: da Vinci was both master and pioneer. Creator of some of the world’s great artistic masterpieces, he was also a visionary whose fantastic inventions would become reality only hundreds of years af-ter his death. Mr. Cervantes will show a documentary that will trace the history of Leonardo da Vinci and his legacy in history. We’ll also discuss the possible DNA results of this Renaissance man.Course: 19462 $20 For: 1 sessionSUA: Jun 26 F 3:30pm-5:30pmCE South BuildingAngelo R. Cervantes, Director, Iberian Peninsula DNA Institute

Amazon Warrior Women and the SarmatiansThe myth of the Amazons has lingered for centuries, but proof of their existence had always been lacking. Now, a 2,500-year-old mystery may have been solved by a chance discovery in Russia. After unearthing evidence of a culture of ancient warrior women in the Russian steppes, we will examine their connection to the Amazon legend. A short film will be shown that traces the history of the Amazons and their possible legacy on modern populations. We’ll also discuss which DNA markers are most identified with this ancient culture.Course: 19470 $20 For: 1 sessionSUA: Jul 17 F 3:30pm-5:30pmCE South BuildingAngelo R. Cervantes, Director, Iberian Peninsula DNA Institute

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The Conquest of Florida and Andrew Jackson

General Andrew Jackson was ordered to stop Seminole Native-American attacks on settlers in Georgia. Jackson went beyond the call of duty and swiftly forced his way through Florida. Within two years, Spain relinquished Florida to America. A doc-umentary will be shown that traces the history of General Jackson in his conquest of Florida. We’ll also discuss the impact of this event on American history.Course: 19472 $20 For: 1 sessionSUA: Jul 31 F 3:30pm-5:30pmCE South BuildingAngelo R. Cervantes, Director, Iberian Peninsula DNA Institute

A Social History of the Medieval Church, 200-1563 ADIn the modern era, the medieval Catholic Church is of-ten spoken of in negative terms. It is inevitable in a world largely shaped by the Reformation that many people focus on the corruption that plagued the Catholic Church in the late middle ages. However, long before the papacy faced off with Martin Luther, the Catholic Church played a vital role in European society. In the wake of the fall of the Ro-man Empire and in the centuries before nation states co-alesced, the Catholic Church was the sole entity that held European society together. We’ll examine the history of the Catholic Church from 200 to 1563 AD, with a particular focus on the social impact of the church.Course: 19473 $45 For: 4 sessionsSUA: Jul 10-31 F 10:00am-12:00pmCE South BuildingLizabeth Johnson, PhD, UNM Honors Program

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Two Neutral Nations During World War II: Sweden & Switzerland

For many years, there wasn’t much discussion about the role of neutral nations during the bitter conflict in Europe from 1939 to 1945. In the past two decades, more atten-tion has been focused on the specific actions and policies carried out by Sweden and Switzerland. After reviewing the history of neutrality, we’ll examine the controversies that have surrounded these two countries. Are the criticisms just, or do those who level them have no right to stake a claim of “moral superiority?”Course: 19486 $20 For: 1 sessionSUA: Jun 4 Th 1:00pm-3:00pmCE South BuildingHoward Romanek, History/International Studies Instructor Illinois State University (Ret.)

The RomansThe Republic and Empire of Rome was one of the most formative civilizations in Western history. We’ll explore the aspects of Roman civilization that have most influ-enced modern Western society. We’ll exam-ine the evolution of Rome’s own political system, from a Monarchy to a Republic to an Empire, and pay particular attention to the forces that drove this transition over the course of Rome’s history. Roman civilization irrevocably shaped the political, social and religious inheritance of all societies it came into contact with, and those heirs to Ro-man civilization helped to shape modern Western society itself.Course: 19487 $55 For: 5 sessionsSUA: Jun 9-Jul 7 T 10:00am-12:00pmDel Webb Alegria—Active Adult CommunityLizabeth Johnson, PhD, UNM Honors Program

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The Brief Life and Enduring Legacy of Tutankhamun “King Tut”

The 1922 discovery by Howard Carter and George Her-bert, 5th Earl of Carnarvon, of Tutankhamun’s tomb received worldwide press coverage. It sparked a renewed public interest in ancient Egypt, for which Tutankhamun’s burial mask, now in Cairo Museum, remains the popular symbol. Exhibits of artifacts from his tomb have toured the world and almost a century later, the boy king still gener-ates great interest. His tomb in the Valley of the Kings was discovered by Carter almost completely intact—the most complete ancient Egyptian royal tomb ever found. Explore the brief life and enduring legacy of Tutankhamun.Course: 19498 $20 For: 1 sessionSUA: Aug 26 W 10:00am-12:00pmCE South BuildingHamdy Oraby, Egyptologist

Literature & WritingE-Publishing: The Wave of the Future

Do you have a story to share or are you looking for a wider audience for your tra-ditional print book? A 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. Sarah Bak-er is the author of 21 novels and e-books.Course: 19504 $45 For: 3 sessionsSUA: Jul 16-30 Th 6:00pm-8:00pmCE South BuildingSarah Baker, Author of 21 novels & e-books, including the Dassas Cormier Mystery Series.

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Shakespeare: The Man and His SonnetsWilliam Shakespeare was a playwright, an actor, a director and a successful business-man. But if asked his profession he would have proudly answered that he was a poet. He saw himself first and foremost as a poet and his plays are almost all poetry. In fact, he generally used prose in his plays to indi-cate something negative about a character or that the character was not important. An examination of Shakespeare’s poetry, therefore, is an excellent way to get into the mind and times of the most influential writer in the English language. We’ll take a close look into a few of his sonnets and unlock some of the secrets of Shakespeare’s mind and heart.Course: 19518 $20 For: 1 sessionSUA: Jun 8 M 10:00am-12:00pmCE South BuildingNorma Libman, Author and Lecturer

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 sessionsSUA: Jul 7-Aug 11 T 10:00am-12:00pmCE South BuildingConnie Josefs, MFA

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“Gone With The Wind” and Antebellum Mythology

2014 was the 75th anniversary of the movie Gone with the Wind based upon Margaret Mitchell’s Pulitzer-prize winning novel of the same name. The success of her only novel would haunt the author for the rest of her life, driving her into depression and making her a recluse. The film, directed by David O. Selznick, was immensely popular, and adjusted for inflation, it is still the most successful film in box-office history. Yet both the book and the movie have a darker side, perpetuating a romantic view of the antebellum South in which all slave owners were kind and all slaves were happy. Learn how one woman, one book and one movie have shaped much of today’s antebellum mythology.Course: 19521 $20 For: 1 sessionSUA: Aug 11 T 1:00pm-3:00pmCE South BuildingRoberta Boggess, MA, Linguistics, Award-Winning High School Teacher

Roberta Boggess

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“East is East and West is West and Never the Twain Shall Meet”

Rudyard Kipling was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1907, making him the first English-language writer to receive the prize, and its youngest recipient to date. Born in India in 1865, he considered himself an “Anglo-Indi-an,” more comfortable with the dialects of India than with the English of his parents. At the age of five, he was sent to live in England under cruel and neglectful conditions, conditions that he believed shaped his writing. Today, he is remembered for children’s stories, The Jungle Book and Kim, yet George Orwell stated Kipling was “a prophet of British imperialism”—a view that would cost Kipling his son’s life. Was Kipling an imperialist? A product of his time? Or a misunderstood writer who stated, “But there is neither East nor West . . . when strong men stand face to face, though they come from the ends of the earth!”Course: 19532 $25 For: 2 sessionsSUA: Jun 19-26 F 10:00am-12:00pmCE South BuildingRoberta Boggess, MA, Linguistics, Award-Winning High School Teacher

Contemporary Short StoriesThe Best American Short Stories of 2014 (Mariner Books, Houghton Mifflin Har-court) is the source book for this semi-nar-like class in the contemporary short sto-ry. Participants will read and comment on the shift from “one incident, one narrator, one point of view” to short story techniques that reflect the global reach of information exchange. The class is designed for those who love to read good writing, as well as for those who practice writing fiction. The instructor will lecture and will facilitate partici-pant discussions. No writing is required. Note: A used text is available in bookstores and online for under $10. Read-ing selections will be emailed to participants before the first week of class.

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Course: 19537 $45 For: 4 sessionsSUA: Jul 27-Aug 17 M 1:00pm-3:00pmCE South BuildingDodici Azpadu, PhD, MFA, Author and Workshop Leader

Unforgettable Writers of the ‘Cono Sur’The literature of South America is a rich and complex tradition, dating back sever-al centuries. As Magical Realism became a popular genre, the work of writers from the countries of Argentina (J.L.Borges), Brazil (Clarice Lispector), Chile (Jose Donoso), Colombia (G. Garcia Marquez), Paraguay (A.Roa Bastos) and Uruguay (M. Benedetti & H. Quiroga) gained particular prom-inence during the second half of the twentieth century. The boom of South American literature in the 1960’s and 1970’s and its modern descendants ensure that this varied body of work continues to flourish. While reading some of these works, we’ll explore local beliefs, tradition and much more in the literature of the Cono Sur.Course: 19559 $60 For: 6 sessionsSUA: Jun 3-Jul 8 W 10:00am-12:00pmCE South BuildingMatilde Machiavello, Storyteller and Workshop Leader

Matilde Machiavello

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Stand-up Comedy as LiteratureComedy is no laughing matter. It could be argued that the ability to entertain through comedy currently rivals debate and discus-sion as a form of public discourse around social and political issues. We’ll study the work of major American stand-up come-dians and how, like any form of literature, their work informs and reveals the American ethos. We will look at the content, the various styles, the language play, and the artistic contributions of creative art-ists like Bill Cosby, Whoopi Goldberg, Steven Wright, and Bill Maher and examine the effect stand-up comedy has had on the national consciousness.Course: 19577 $20 For: 1 sessionSUA: Jul 6 M 6:00pm-8:00pmCE South BuildingEddie Tafoya, PhD, Comedian; Author; Professor of Creative Writing and American Literature

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 sessionsSUA: Jun 8-Jul 13 M 1:00pm-3:00pmCE South BuildingDodici Azpadu, PhD, MFA, Author and Workshop Leader

Eddie Tafoya

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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 sessionsSUA: Jul 9-Aug 13 Th 10:00am-12:00pmCE South BuildingConnie Josefs, MFA

Joyful JournalingDo you have a desire to keep a journal but feel guilty when you don’t write? 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-discovery. You will learn some journ-aling techniques, ideas for creative journal entry topics, and ways to keep yourself inspired and com-ing back to the page. New topics will be presented each semester so the class can be taken multiple times. Class time will be used for writing, embellishing, and discussing journaling practices. Note: A $10 Materials Fee is payable to the instructor at the beginning of the first class.Course: 19591 $45 For: 4 sessionsSUA: Jul 9-30 Th 10:30am-12:30pmDel Webb Alegria—Active Adult CommunityAmanda Cisco, BA, English

Connie Josefs

Amanda Cisco

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Why Do We Say That? Love and MarriageWhether you are a spinster or a Beau Brummell, on Friday we like to slip on our Levi’s, put on the dog, rub elbows with the upper crust, or eat a corned beef sandwich even when we have to rob Peter to pay Paul. And once in a blue moon while we eat, drink and make merry, we find the person of honeymoon dreams to carry across the threshold even though later that person may try the patience of Job. Why do we say what we do? Learn the history behind these and other colorful terms as we separate the wheat from the chaff of language.Course: 19597 $20 For: 1 sessionSUA: Jun 15 M 1:00pm-3:00pmCE South BuildingRoberta Boggess, MA, Linguistics, Award-Winning High School Teacher

Music & TheaterIntroduction to Acting

This intro class promises to be, first and foremost, a great deal of fun. The studies learned will infuse its players with more physical and verbal confidence—to be exercised in any life situation. This course is geared toward those students who wish to learn techniques employed onstage, or onscreen, in improvisational and solo work. We’ll cover basic improvisation, using high-ly-enjoyable games and tasks (always considered the most delightful component in an acting class). Then the les-sons will move on to textual work—these functions being applied to solo expositions (monologues) to prepare for a “performance” at course’s end.Course: 19601 $60 For: 6 sessionsSUA: Jul 9-Aug 13 Th 3:00pm-5:00pmCE South BuildingRobin Lane, Two-time Tony Award Winner and Member of the Actors Studio

Robin Lane

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The Legend of Bop CityIn the heyday of 1950s San Francisco jazz clubs, one little spot outlasted them all. Jimbo’s Bop City opened at 2AM and the sounds wailed until 6AM or whenever Jimbo could get the musicians to stop. A veritable cross-section of Bay Area literati and low life could be found listening in hushed silence to jazz greats and masterful unknowns. Those on the stand regulated the quality, so no one would dare play if their chops weren’t up to it. Videomaker Carol Cham-berland met Jimbo Edwards during his 80th year and they formed a friendship that would last until his sudden death at 87. She traveled the Bay Area and the country in search of musicians who had graced the Bop City stage to record their memories for posterity. Now sixteen years beyond the release of this video, many of those musicians have passed away, but their memories linger on. Explore the landscape of artists that was Jimbo’s Bop City. Prerequisite: Attend the screening in April.Course: 19603 $20 For: 1 sessionSUA: Jul 27 M 10:00am-12:00pmCE South BuildingCarol Chamberland, Artist and Videographer

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Line Dancing for BeginnersOver four weeks, you’ll be introduced to about sixteen modern and classic line dances, with the goal of getting both good exercise and entertainment through the learn-ing experience. Line (or solo) dances are done to many dif-ferent forms of music, including Latin, Country-Western, Broadway and modern Pop to name a few. Line dancing appeals to all ages of people and to both women and men. Bill will gear the dances to the ability of the dancers as you progress through the lessons. Whether or not you have experience with line dancing, you’ll gain more confidence in your abilities and gain an added sense of rhythm. Note: wear leather-soled shoes and comfortable, loose-fitting casual clothes.Course: 19605 $45 For: 4 sessionsSUA: Jun 5-26 F 6:00pm-7:30pmCE North BuildingBill Eyler, Social Dance Instructor for over 25 years

First Lady of Jazz: Ella FitzgeraldElla Fitzgerald once said, “It isn’t where you came from, it’s where you’re going that counts.” Throughout an amazing six-decade career, Fitzgerald (1917-96) was not only known as the “Queen of Jazz,” but as one of the de-finitive interpreters of the American songbook. Discovered as a teenager by bandleader Chick Webb, her wide-ranging career embraced standards, jazz, scat, film and television. This fond tribute to an American legend will also address Fitzgerald’s early years and the secrets of a difficult child-hood she fought to suppress.Course: 19623 $20 For: 1 sessionSUA: Jun 8 M 1:00pm-3:00pmDel Webb Alegria—Active Adult CommunitySUB: Jul 16 Th 2:00pm-4:00pmJubilee Active Adult CommunityBoth sections: Jane Ellen, Lecturer, Composer, and Recording Artist

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American Songwriters (Johnny Mercer and Yip Harburg)Part Three in a series of programs on the Great Ameri-can Songbook features Johnny Mercer and E Y Harburg. Mercer, with more than 1,000 songs to his credit, was undoubtedly one of the greatest lyricists of all time; he was also a composer, singer, actor and co-founder of Cap-itol Records. Yip Harburg was an American popular song lyricist who worked with many well-known composers; he quickly became known as Broadway’s social conscience and was a unique contributor to 20th century musical theatre. A wide selection of recordings will accompany this presen-tation.Course: 19640 $20 For: 1 sessionSUA: Jul 27 M 1:00pm-3:00pmDel Webb Alegria—Active Adult CommunityJane Ellen, Lecturer, Composer, and Recording Artist

Boffo, Socko & SRO: The Amazing Big Band EraWhile people in the United States nervously watched the changing face of Europe in the 1930s, American popular music was on the rise to unparalleled heights. Although a case can be made for big band music stretching back into the 19th century, the bands hit their peak from 1930-1945, and this is commonly called the Big Band Era. The first half of this class will set the stage and look at the play-ers who were just beginning to put their bands together in the 1930s, while the second half will explore the music scene during World War II. Both sessions will be amply supported by recordings of classic bands including Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, and the Dorsey Brothers.Course: 19643 $25 For: 2 sessionsSUA: Jul 31-Aug 7 F 2:00pm-4:00pmLa Vida Llena/Nueva Vista Community RoomJane Ellen, Lecturer, Composer, and Recording Artist

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Unravelling the Mystery: How Music Works VWelcome back to the fifth installment of our hands-on exploration of basic musical concepts. With the help of a keyboard, this session will focus on instrumental families, as well as folk and world 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 and much, much more. Future classes will continue to be scheduled according to class interest.Course: 19650 $20 For: 1 sessionSUA: Jul 22 W 3:30pm-5:30pmCE South BuildingJane Ellen, Lecturer, Composer, and Recording Artist

The Green Fairy: Absinthe and the ArtsIn 1912, four years before the US banned cocaine and heroin, it banned a “dangerous” drink known as absinthe: the devil in a bottle. Hailed equally as the muse of poets, painters and revolutionaries, and as “the green fairy” which could lead men down the path to murder, it was no drink for an American. It was blamed for causing hallucinations, seizures and permanent brain damage. The wormwood beverage was considered toxic; it even had its own disease named after it: “absinthism.” Today the drink is back, bigger than ever, and many of the old myths have been laid to rest. We’ll examine not only the history of the drink, but the fascinating group of people attracted to the lure of absinthe, including poets Paul Verlaine and Arthur Rim-baud, composers Claude Debussy and Erik Satie and artists Vincent Van Gogh and Paul Gauguin.Course: 19664 $20 For: 1 sessionSUA: Jun 3 W 3:30pm-5:30pmCE South BuildingJane Ellen, Lecturer, Composer, and Recording Artist

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Song Sung Blue: Neil DiamondSinger/songwriter Neil Diamond has stayed on the pop music charts for over 50 years, and is now among the most accomplished pop songwriters of our era. In five prolific decades, he has created one of the most enduring cata-logs of American popular music. Whether singing his own material, interpreting songs from films, or covering the catalogs of other entertainers, Diamond brings a touch of the common man to his music. It’s almost as if he is trying to show us that he’s not doing anything we couldn’t do ourselves. This presentation will follow Diamond’s trajec-tory from working songwriter in New York’s legendary Brill Building, through an amazing career as an artist in his own right.Course: 19678 $20 For: 1 sessionSUA: Jun 18 Th 2:00pm-4:00pmCE South BuildingJane Ellen, Lecturer, Composer, and Recording Artist

Science & TechnologyYour Water: Where Does It Come From, and Where Does It Go?

The course will summarize the “water budget” of inflows, outflows, and ground-water storage for New Mexico and the water budget for the Middle Rio Grande valley, past, present and predicted. We’ll look at water rights in various areas of New Mexico and changes over the past 25 years. The prospects for future water supply in north-central New Mexico, including projects to import water from the Pecos and San Augustin basins, “deep aquifer” wells, desalination and transfers from agriculture will be covered.Course: 19704 $45 For: 4 sessionsSUA: Jun 23-Jul 2 TTh 3:30pm-5:30pmCE South BuildingJohn Shomaker, PhD

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A World Made of Strings? String Theory for Non-Physicists

Are you curious about String Theory? Have you heard of it, but you don’t know why it’s important or what it sets out to do? Join us for a one-night discussion of String Theory, where it came from, where it’s going, and what it could mean for our understanding of the universe. No previous physics knowl-edge is necessary!Course: 19724 $20 For: 1 sessionSUA: Jul 7 T 6:00pm-8:00pmCE South BuildingCaitlin Rochford, PhD, Experimental Condensed Matter Physics

Agents of Chemical & Biological Warfare & TerrorismWe think of chemical weapons in terms of the mustard gas of World War I, but chemical weapons have been in use for millennia in the form of poisoned spears and arrows. Further, evidence can be found for the existence of more advanced forms of chemical weapons in ancient and classi-cal times. Arsenical smokes were known to the Chinese as far back as c. 1000 BCE and Sun Lzu’s Art of War advises the use of fire weapons. We’ll analyze the history of chemi-cal and biological warfare and terrorism from ancient times to the present.Course: 19726 $20 For: 1 sessionSUA: Jun 12 F 10:00am-12:00pmLa Vida Llena/Nueva Vista Community RoomJohn H. Trestrail, III, BS, Pharm, FAACT, DABAT, Clinical & Forensic Toxicologist, Author, Speaker

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Philosophy & ReligionThe Assisi of Giotto, Saints Francis and Clare

Born in 1182, Francis rejected family wealth for complete poverty. In the Franciscan Or-der he founded, Francis welcomed all men as brothers, whether rich or poor, sinners or non-Christians. His friend Clare founded the equivalent order for women. After the deaths of Saints Francis and Clare, the Ital-ian hill town of Assisi became a pilgrimage destination. To honor St. Francis, the Basilica there is famous for frescoes by Cimabue, who probably trained Giotto, the first great artist of the Italian Proto-Renaissance. Scholars dispute if Giotto actually painted the frescoes in the Basilica’s Upper Church but visitors are in awe of the scenes to this day.Course: 19801 $20 For: 1 sessionSUA: Jun 4 Th 3:30pm-5:30pmCE South BuildingMaya Sutton, PhD, Celtic Mythology professor and author; dual-citizen with Ireland

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BuddhismBuddhism appeals to many Westerners because it is nonjudgmental, requires no faith and teaches ways to reduce suffer-ing. It encourages personal responsibility, mindfulness and compassion for ourselves and others. 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 branch-es and their practices. We’ll also discuss the work of some present-day teachers including the Dalai Lama, Thich Nhat Hanh and prominent American authors. We’ll have slide shows, videos, and readings, as well as discussions. This class assumes no prior knowledge, but also goes into rea-sonable depth to interest those with some previous experi-ence.Course: 19813 $45 For: 4 sessionsSUA: Aug 7-28 F 10:00am-12:00pmCE South BuildingJon Nimitz, PhD

Jon Nimitz

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Food and the BibleWhether “manna from Heaven,” Jesus’ turning water into wine, or da Vinci’s The Last Supper, food is an intrinsic part of Biblical scenes. Yet what were the foods, customs, and etiquette behind those stories? What was manna? What type of wine would have been common in Canaan? Did diners recline at meals as Greeks did and were women allowed to join those dinners? Why was shellfish forbidden to Jews? In an age when the very act of eating was imbued with sanctity, how was food grown, stored, traded and pre-pared? Did food determine wealth, status and even piety? Join Jane and Bobbie for a culinary exploration of Biblical history—sampling included. Note: A tasting fee of $10 is payable to the instructors at the start of class because it’s fun to learn about food, but even more fun to taste it!Course: 19818 $25 For: 1 sessionSUA: Jun 29 M 3:30pm-5:30pmCE South BuildingJane Ellen, Lecturer, Composer, and Recording ArtistRoberta “Bobbie” Boggess, MA, Linguistics, Award-Winning High School Teacher

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John Locke and the Doctrine of Separation of Church and State

In a spectacular burst of genius, the En-glish philosopher and political theorist John Locke published A Letter Concerning Toler-ation, Two Treatises of Government and An Essay Concerning Human Understanding two years following England’s Glorious Revolution of 1688. In three sessions, we will take an interpretive walk through salient passages from A Letter, which in many ways prefigures Jefferson’s “wall of separation between church and state” as the most authori-tative interpretation of the First Amendment of the United States Constitution. The full text of Locke’s Letter is readi-ly available online. A study guide and historical outline will be provided in classCourse: 19834 $35 For: 3 sessionsSUA: Jun 15-29 M 10:00am-12:00pmCE South BuildingJerry Franks, PhD

The Bible in Popular Culture Part 2Easily one of the best-selling books of all time, The Bible is actually a collection of books and letters written in three languages, by multiple authors, across the centuries. Re-sponsible for influencing human history perhaps more than any other volume, it eventually entered the popular ver-nacular resulting in popular quotes and misquotes, strange ideas and misconceptions and—of course—never-ending disputes. This continuation from last fall’s class will continue to explore some of the popular Biblically-based stories, myths and misconceptions that permeate western culture.Course: 19836 $25 For: 2 sessionsSUA: Jun 15-22 M 3:30pm-5:30pmCE South BuildingJane Ellen, Lecturer, Composer, and Recording Artist

Jerry Franks

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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 psychology have investigated altered states of consciousness, visualiza-tion, 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, healing of psychic fragmenta-tion, and the reconciliation of dualities such as good/evil, male/female, and human/animal.Course: 19841 $45 For: 4 sessionsSUA: Jun 30-Jul 21 T 1:00pm-3:00pmDel Webb Alegria—Active Adult CommunityCarol March, BS, Clinical Psychology; MS, Industrial Psychology

Carol March

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Sri Ganesha: Hinduism’s Elephant GodEven if you don’t know the story of how he acquired his unusual head, the Hindu elephant god Ganesha is one of the most popular and endearing members of the Hindu pantheon. Known as the Remover of Obstacles, he is equally capable of placing obstacles in your way to prevent you from taking a wrong path. Lord Ganesh is the de-ity of the intellectual mind, science and knowledge, making him a favorite with university students; he is also the Giver of Success and is associated with general abundance in all areas of life. This presentation will explore the story of Sri Ganesha as found in art, mythology and music.Course: 19842 $20 For: 1 sessionSUA: Jun 25 Th 2:00pm-4:00pmCE South BuildingJane Ellen, Lecturer, Composer, and Recording Artist

No Faith Required: Practical Lessons from the GospelsWe’ll examine the New Testament from the perspective of someone who is not interested in being “saved,” accepting Jesus as one’s “lord and savior” or having one’s sins forgiv-en. Rather, the class will examine the lessons for daily living that can be extracted from the pages of the Christian scrip-tures. We will look at matters such as how Jesus’ feeding of the 5,000, calming the sea, raising of Lazarus and various teachings are rich metaphors about personal empower-ment, caring for one another and taking care of the earth.Course: 19848 $20 For: 1 sessionSUA: Jul 13 M 3:00pm-5:00pmDel Webb Alegria—Active Adult CommunityEddie Tafoya, PhD, Comedian, Author; Professor of Creative Writing and American Literature

Jane Ellen

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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.Course: 06461 $95 For: 8 sessionsSUA: May 28-Jun 23 TTh 4:00pm-5:15pmSUB: Jun 30-Jul 23 TTh 4:00pm-5:15pmBoth Sections: High Desert Yoga—Nob Hill Nishtha Jane Kappy

Brighten Your Mental Well-BeingThe key to improving our information retention, wholly developing our inner talents and using our brain capacity fully, is movement. And movement, in this case, goes far beyond physical exertion to engagement and experience. We will explore easy-to-follow activities, preceded by group or personal goals to then celebrate each and every achieve-ment on this path toward a brighter brain. Join us on this amazing journey of group and self-discovery. Boost your talents, enhance your memory!Course: 19859 $60 For: 6 sessionsSUA: Jul 15-Aug 19 W 10:00am-12:00pmCE South BuildingMatilde Machiavello, Team Coach; NLP Master Practitioner, Brain Gym Facilitator

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Understanding Grief and Mourning through FilmGrief is pain, and mourners in the midst of pain may feel like it will never end. Every individual grief journey is unique to each person in its emotional depth and duration. Films provide a way to examine grief and mourning reac-tions and consider healing activities. We’ll learn about in-tuitive and instrumental mourning styles, complicated grief and ways to move past loss toward acceptance and growth. These concepts will be illustrated through scenes from films such as Gravity, Elizabethtown, Walk the Line, The Big Lebowski and other sources. Instructor Gail Rubin, CT, is a death educator Certified in Thanatology: Death Dying and Bereavement.Course: 19873 $20 For: 1 sessionSUA: Jul 8 W 1:00pm-3:00pmCE South BuildingGail Rubin, Speaker, Author, TV/Radio Host

Fun with CrystalsFrom earliest times, it seems that humans have been fascinated with crystals of all kinds. From jewels and gemstones to sparkling river rocks, crystals have been used for everything from Shamanic healing practices to modern technological applica-tions. This course will present some basic and fun facts about crystals, lots of beautiful pictures, and suggestions for ways of working with crystals to enhance your life. We will work with a few real crystals to illustrate how to display them and meditate with them. Please bring any crystals you might have and would like to work with. The more crystals the better!Course: 19874 $20 For: 1 sessionSUA: Jul 18 Sa 1:30pm-3:30pmDel Webb Alegria—Active Adult CommunityGay Witherington, MEd, Counseling Psychology

Gay Witherington

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Brain BoostJust because you’re active at work (or home) you probably think that your brain is fit. Research shows that performing tasks that are familiar—especially ones you have mastered—will not necessarily increase brain power. The best way to activate and grow neural cells and their connections is through a combination of novelty, variety and challenge. Experience stimulating games and activities that incorporate all three of these elements. This class is taught by a professional Gerontologist and Educator.Course: 19885 $55 For: 5 sessionsSUA: Jun 23-Jul 7 TTh 6:00pm-8:00pmCE South BuildingTerri Tobey, MA Gerontology, MA Teaching

Travel & CultureMongolia: Mythic Times, Rough Times, Modern Times

Ursa Major, the Bear Goddess or Big Dipper, guided Mon-golians centuries ago, in mythic times. Dr. Sutton taught English in Mongolia in 1993, soon after Soviet occupation ended and before Mongolia became a tour destination to Genghis Khan’s land. In those rough times, no one remembered what food could survive in the taiga. Only re-mote shamans retained practices of animism. Some elderly men revived Tibetan Buddhism after generations of for-bidden religion. Now in modern times, Western technol-ogy has arrived in the capital, and Western designer stores attract a few of the newly rich, but centuries-old customs prevail over vast areas.Course: 19912 $20 For: 1 sessionSUA: Jul 15 W 2:00pm-4:00pmLa Vida Llena/Nueva Vista Community RoomMaya Sutton, PhD, Celtic Mythology professor and author; dual citizen with Ireland

Terri Tobey

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Life in the Italy that Tourists Don’t SeeLiving in Rome for two years with my family taught us a number of shortcuts that Italians—but few visitors—understand. We discovered how to register an automobile at one-third the usual cost and where to locate table salt when the country of Italy runs out. You might wonder how we learned to survive Rome’s maniacal traffic, but we did. We also learned to avoid many linguistic pitfalls, negotiate social embarrassments and deal with the daily crises that make Italy both frustrating and so eternally appealing.Course: 19931 $20 For: 1 sessionSUA: Jun 11 Th 3:00pm-5:00pmCE South BuildingRichard Peck, PhD, Former UNM President

Life in the Tropics: Is it Really for You?This course provides a practical view of Latin America. The perspective taken is that of age 55+ Americans who have consid-ered retiring, doing business, investing or seeking healthcare in the region. It breaks myths and shows a region in transition from tradition-bound economies and cultures to modern societies, with their attendant com-forting conveniences and confusing com-plications. The course portrays a realistic middle-ground position between the rose-colored views of life “South of the Border” peddled by flim-flam artists and the sometimes overly-paranoid reports of violence, crime and corruption.Course: 19975 $20 For: 1 sessionSUA: Jul 22 W 10:00am-12:00pmCE South BuildingThomas Becker, PhD, International Business

Richard Peck

Thomas Becker

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What Is Happening in China?One in every five people in the world is Chinese. With the second largest economy in the world, China is home to a highly literate and upwardly mobile population. While eco-nomic and social controls have been significantly relaxed in China since the 1970s, personal and political freedoms are still tightly restricted. We’ll take a brief survey of the histo-ry of China and the challenges confronting contemporary China. We’ll explore the divergent opinions around what the future course of China will be and how this will affect the world.Course: 19986 $20 For: 1 sessionSUA: Jun 3 W 6:00pm-8:00pmCE South BuildingHoward Romanek, History/International Studies Instructor Illinois State University (Ret.)

Vanished! Searching for Lost ExplorersFor every Christopher Columbus or Sir Ed-mund Hillary, there are dozens of explorers who disappeared across oceans, into jungles and into the frozen reaches of the Earth, never to be heard from again. Learn about some of the famous expeditions where explorers either vanished never to be found, or whose remains were found many years later. We’ll cover the background on these expeditions and the individuals involved. Some of the lost explorers covered will include: Percy Fawcett, Robert Falcon Scott, George Mallory and Andrew Irvine, S.A. Andree and the Franklin Expedition among others.Course: 19996 $20 For: 1 sessionSUA: Jul 29 W 6:00pm-8:00pmCE South BuildingJohn H. Trestrail, III, BS, Pharm, FAACT, DABAT, Clinical & Forensic Toxicologist, Author, Speaker

John H. Trestrail

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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.• ReCarnation—Osher members receive a minimum

price reduction of $500 on all vehicles purchased,* a price reduction of 10% on extended service agree-ments, FREE oil changes for the first year following a vehicle purchase, reduced rates on rental cars and 10% off all repairs and maintenance.**

*Price reduction valid at time of initial purchase or financing.**Service discount for Osher members cannot be com-bined with Free Pulstar Plugs Promotion.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

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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.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 Summer semester runs from June-August.

LocationsUNM Continuing Education1634 University Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM(just north of Indian School)Phone: 505-925-9562Del Webb Alegria Active Adult Community901 Cottonwood Circle, Bernalillo, NM(Turn east onto Santiago Way, off Rio Rancho Blvd. NE Highway 528) Phone: 505-404-8479 or 505-404-8702Jubilee at Los Lunas601 Jubilee Blvd. SW, Los Lunas, NM 87031Phone: 505-866-1777La Vida Llena-Nueva Vista11100 Lagrima de Oro NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111Phone: 505-314-9240

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 | [email protected]

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 [email protected].

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 [email protected]

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

Anonymous (4)Fran Ahern-SmithJanice J. AkinKirsten J. AndersonMarjorie ArmstrongElizabeth AthertonJan Augenstein-MillerDodici AzpaduTerrie F. BacaPenn Baker & Dorothee BakerScott & Maralie BeLongeVirginia B. BettertonDick & Carol BlankmeyerRoberta BoggessBebeann BouchardJames Robert BrainardCarol BrowneProfessor Eulalie W. BrownMichele A. BuchananLynn BuckinghamCamille CarstensGreg & Karen ChalmersMarykay ChapmanMartha Williams ChristopherAmanda B. CiscoTeresa R. CivelloJ. Civikly-PowellJoan and Ron CokPaul CollinsSusan Z. CooperJean C. CravenCraig R. CropseyLinda DaltonJohn & Bea DanielGary L. DawsonMartha DayCG DennisEdward G. DiBelloJo Beth DunningCharles & Eugenia EberleCharles F. Eberle Family TrustCarol M. EgbertJane EllenSusan C. FeilHelen FeinbergMichael T. & Frances FordHoward & Debora FriedmanFriends of OsherCheryl & William FooteStephen F. FritzMary M. GallemoreSandra D. GarciaSamuel GersteinNancy GettingsJoanna B. GilbertJohn H. Gill, Jr.Joan GillisSharon GrossMina Jane GrotheyR. Bruce GroveJames & Karen GuthSheila A. HardKeith & Betty HarvieJane Hellesoe-HenonLee & Betty HigbieJoseph & Jacquelyn HilliardJeanne HoganPenelope Sparhawk HolbrookJames G. HoustonFrancis J. Hovorka Robert Benton HowellFrances HunterDonna Huxtable

Richard HuxtableKathleen D. IngleyMelinda White ItohGail E. JacksonCarol Joy JaramilloRoy C. JohnsGordon V. & Barbara S. JohnsonKathy L. JohnsonMargaret M. JonesThe Family of Keith A. KellumAllen K. KenyonWilliam & Linda KochJanice KunzNancy LeePat LeonardoGilbert B. LibbyKate LugerCynthia A. LynchJean E. MangerCarol J. MarchFrederic MarchKathleen D. MatthewsDr. Velma McConnellSusan McDevittKaren Q. McKinnonSusan McKinstryM. Colleen McNamaraEdward K. MerewetherChristine C. MinkJan Elizabeth MitchellSara MitchellVickie F. MitchellTom A. MontoyaJulia MooreSharon MoranVi MorrisEvelyn M. NeilDick & Sharon NeumanWilliam & Margaret NunnsKathryn OlsonGeorge Oltman, Jr.Paul & Carol OrdogneAlan C. OvermierGail OwensMargaret PalumboRuben C. PandesEdward R. PearsonAnne PerkinsPatricia PettyAdrienne PodlesnySteve PolandCarole PriceNancy RandallBarbara ReebackTj ReilleyPatricia RenkenJane RobertsonZach & Susan RodehaverHoward J. RomanekDaniel M. RosenfeltBeth RosensteinElsa RossWallace RossLawrence RyanAndres C. SalazarLinda SalazarDr. Hana Samek-NortonJ.A. SampsonChristine SauerAnne SchaeferMarianne & Kim SeidlerLynda SeldeJohn F. Shannon

Building Sustainability

Stanley J. SchneiderRichard ScottenLynda M. SeldeDonald G. SimonsonCatherine SmithKay L. SnowfleetFrances C. StarnesG.A. SteffenWendy StiresBryan StoneburnerGerald StrattonMaya M. SuttonTheresa TadayAlice ThiemanRex & Barb ThrockmortonMary TurnerRobert & Sally UebelackerUnited Way of Central New MexicoRonald VilliottiMark & Peggy VitaleHerkus W. Von Letkemann IIAngela Wandinger-NessRoger & Emily WatermanJeffrey WatsonJoseph Banks WatsonDavid & Kathleen WaymireKeith W. WeaverPatricia WeegarSusan WeissBrian E. WeissElizabeth H. WertheimJoseph & Merida WexlerMichael L. Wilson, PhDWalter W. WinslowGay K. WitheringtonMarion S. WoodhamJulia WoodsRichard A. WrightJoan YoungJohn J. ZarolaLinda ZippIn Memory of Dr. Donald BouchardBebeann BouchardIn Memory of Kathy FabianRichard A. Wright Living TrustIn Memory of Carolyn Jane GregoryKaren Sine PoundIn Memory of Keith A. KellumThe Neuman FamilyIn Honor of Roberta BoggessJames & Karen GuthIn Honor of Jane EllenJames & Karen GuthIn Honor of Connie JosefsTheresa CivelloMartha DayKatherine F. EnggassSusan FeilJulia MooreIn Honor of Samuel RollElsa RossIn Honor of Avis Lowe SheltonCarol J. MarchIn Honor of Dr. Charles TruxilloDr. Fran Ahern-Smith

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