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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

Spring 2008 Course Schedule

A Health Club for Your Mind!

OLLI at UAFOsher Lifelong Learning Institute

at the University of Alaska Fairbanks

Address: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute University of Alaska Fairbanks PO Box 758100 Fairbanks, AK 99775-8100 Office: Room Number 159 University Park Building 1000 University Avenue Fairbanks, AK

Phone: (907) 474-6607

Fax: (907) 474-6652

Web Site: www.uaf.edu/olli

E-mail: [email protected]

Program Director: Barbara Lando, Ph.D.Interim Assistant Director: Mary Ann Borchert

A Health Club for

Your Mind!

What is OLLI and How Does It Operate?

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Lecture SeriesSummer and Winter Lecture Series feature monthly talks by distinguished UAF faculty and community members.

Socials• Ice Cream Social in August• Lunch and Annual Meeting in February

Educational TravelTravel programs in various locations in Alaska, in the lower 48 states and in foreign countries have become part of the UAF lifelong learning experience. Alaskan pro-grams have included trips to Barrow, McCarthy, Katmai National Park, Nome, Kotzebue, Petersburg and Sitka.

LocationClasses are held at the UAF University Park Building (old University Park School) on University Avenue.

OrganizationOsher Lifelong Learning Institute is a program of the Summer Sessions Office of the University of Alaska Fair-banks. It is supported by membership fees and by a grant from the Bernard Osher Foundation. Members participate in planning and operating the pro-gram through committees and a Board of Directors. Board members are elected at an annual membership meeting. The next meeting will be February 22, 2008.

Annual MembershipFor just $25, individuals 50 and over can become Osher members for one full calendar year. Membership includes newsletters, socials, lecture series, and eligibility to register for courses and excursions.

CoursesClasses meet once a week for a month, in March, April, September and October. Topics are in the fields of art, computers, current events, health, history, literature, mu-sic, philosophy, science, as well as exercise and hobbies. The format may be lecture or discussion group, with no tests or grades. Classes are taught by current and retired faculty of UAF and others with specialized expertise. Most classes are held on Wednesdays or Fridays.

Course Fees$10 per course or$40 for unlimited Spring courses($75 for unlimited Spring and Fall courses).

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) is a program of the University of Alaska Fair-banks, led and supported by its membership, determining its own curriculum, policies, pro-cedures and fees. There are over 100 other “Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes” around the country, but each program is completely independent, with many different formats, fees and ways of operating. What Osher Institutes have in common are high quality and financial sup-port from the Osher Foundation. They recognize the generosity of benefactor Bernard Osher by using the Osher name. OLLI at UAF offers a rich array of classes and learning opportunities for adults who are 50 or

older. You can explore academic and general interest classes in an atmosphere that is intellectually challenging, but with-out the stress of tests and grades. Members are invited from all backgrounds: a college education is not a prerequisite for membership. Members share the common bonds of intellectual curiosity and the experience of their generation. They are self motivated learners, eager to share opinions, knowledge and expertise with humor and mutual respect.

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Art and Handwork ................................ p 3ART1 Alaskan Wildflowers in Wool FeltART2 Beginning BookbindingART3 Intermediate WatercolorART4 Knitting Simple Socks

Exercise and Recreation ...................... p 4REC1 Basic Fly CastingREC2 Falling and Not FallingREC3 - 4 PilatesREC5 - 6 Synchronized Swimming

Health and Nutrition ....................... p 5HLTH1 Food Sustainability (book discussion)HLTH2 Growing Things to EatHLTH3 Nutrition Studies & Older AdultsHLTH4 Health Issues for Older AdultsHLTH5 Native Ways of HealingHLTH6 Our Dysfunctional Health Care SystemHLTH7 ReflexologyHLTH8 Self-HypnosisHLTH9 Veterinary Medicine - AlternativesHLTH10 Vet. Medicine - Advanced Topics

Literature and Language ................... p 7LIT1 American Short Stories -20th Century.LIT2 Lifelong Learning Book ClubLIT3 Religious PoetryLIT4 ShakespeareLIT5 “Veni, Vidi, Vici” - Latin I

Media and Film ................................. p 8 MF1-2 Film - Great Directors SeriesMF3 Making Sense of the MediaMF4 What Is Ethnographic Film?

Philosophy and Religion ..................... p 9PHIL1 Syllogistic LogicPHIL2 Zen Buddhism

Science ................................................... p10SCI1 Alaskan Astronomy and SkywatchingSCI2 Alaska Mining SCI3 Birds of Interior AlaskaSCI4 Physics of EnergySCI5 Understanding Human EvolutionSCI6 Volcanoes

Social Studies ....................................... p 11SOC1 Basic GenealogySOC2-3 Great Decisions 2008SOC4 History of Railroads of AlaskaSOC5 Myers Briggs Types & TemperamentsSOC6 Political BehaviorSOC7 Resilience & Adaptation in the NorthSOC8 ReVisioning Your Retirement

Technology ........................................... p 13 TECH1 AARP Driver Safety

TECH2 Digital Photography: Taking PhotosTECH3 Digital Photographs: On the ComputerTECH4 Intermediate MacTECH5 Microsoft Excel

Spring - Summer 2008

Summer Lecture Series ...................... p 14

Summer Excursions ....................... p 15

Giving to OLLI ................................. p 17

Spring Calendar ............................. p 18

Registration Form .......................... p 19

Music ................................................ p 9 MUS1 Getting Back to Piano

www.uaf.edu/olli 907-474-6607 [email protected]

ART & HANDWORK

Spring Courses Session I: March Session II: April

Alaskan Wildflowers in Wool FeltART1 Session II: April 2, 9, 16, 23Wednesdays 10:00 am - 12:00 noon

Join us for a jump start on having beautiful blooming wildflowers this spring. You can choose one of the nine kits shown on the left. (Others will be avail-able for purchase sepa-rately). Using the easy blanket stitch, this class is suitable and fun for all levels of experience. You’ll learn many ways to finish the project - as

a table topper, matted and framed, a decoration on a tote bag or pillow, or the wall hanging shown. There is even a crazy quilt border! Course fee of $20.00 is payable to the instructor. It includes kit with all supplies needed, except scissors. Maximum class size is 20 students. Instructor Lynn Kulp had a Crazy Quilt business with her sister. Lynn enjoys all kinds of handwork and loves creating kits for others to enjoy. She says come with sharp scissors and a smile for a fun time.

Intermediate WatercolorART3 Session I: March 5, 12, 19, 26Wednesdays 9:00 am - 12:00 noon Intermediate Watercolor for those wanting more of a challenge than the beginning course. Some of the sub-jects covered will be better composition for your paint-ings, snow scenes, flowers and more. You should know the basics of watercolor already. One class will be on working from your own photos or sketches. Enrollment limited to 15.Instructor is Sue Cole.

Knitting Simple Socks - Your WayART4 Session I : March 5, 12, 19, 26Wednesdays 2:00 - 4:00 pmFor this class you need to know how to cast on, knit, purl and bind off. At the first class learn three different methods for knit-ting in the round: two circular needles, one circular needle and double pointed needles. In the following classes you’ll learn basic rules for shaping, rein-forcing and sizing socks as you use your favorite “in the round” method. The tools and supplies will be furnished for the first class. The specific supplies needed for your socks will be decided at the end of that class. Maximum class size is 12 students.Instructor Barbara McCarthy is a retired teacher. These days she keeps busy sewing and knitting for her family and volunteering her skills to non-profits.

Beginning Bookbinding and Gift Boxes ART2 Session II: April 2, 9, 16, 23Wednesdays 9:00 am - 12:00 noon These will be easy projects that can usually be completed during the class period. If you’ve always wanted to try your hand at bookbinding, this is the class for you!. Ma-terials fee of $25 is payable to the instructor. You will also need to bring the items on the materials list. Enroll-ment limited to 15.Instructor Sue Cole has done arts and crafts most of her life and has taught several classes in several states for over 30 years in everything from knitting and crocheting to watercolor, oil painting, machine knitting, beadwork and more.

NEW!

Fee structure $10 per course code OR $40 for unlimited Spring courses

On-line payment OLLI now uses a secure system so that you may submit credit card information along with your on-line course requests.

Saturday classes in April 8:30 am Zen Buddhism10:00 am ReVisioning Your Retirement 1:00 pm Microsoft Excel

Register online at www.uaf.edu/olli or mail in form on p. 19. 3

ExERcisE & REcREATiON

Falling and Not FallingREC2 Session II: April 4, 11, 18, 25Fridays 10:45 -11:45 am This class will include discussions and practice for the purpose of learning two things: 1) How to prevent fall-ing and 2) How to fall without hurting yourself. You will learn some exercises which, if practiced regularly, will make your reflexes more skillful and your body more resilient in those moments when balance is chal-lenged. The lessons will include lying or sitting on the floor, so a yoga mat or a blanket would be comfort-able. Wear loose clothing. This will be easy and fun. The course will be based on exercise and movement physi-ology, yoga, tai chi, balance, Feldenkrais, and sensory awareness traditions.Instructor Teri Viereck, Ph.D., gives her special credentials for teaching this course: “I have had a lifetime of falling off of horses and skis onto snow, ice, or rock. I have had practice falling out of canoes, and I even fell out of bed once.”

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Basic Fly CastingREC1 Session I: March 7, 14, 21, 28Fridays 2:45 - 4:00 pm This class will cover basic fly casting techniques and is suitable for beginning or experienced fly fishers. Stu-dents will learn the principles of loading and unloading the rod, the overhead cast, the roll cast and shooting line. Casting is basic to fly fishing and proper casting technique allows the angler to fully enjoy the sport. Par-ticipation will be limited to 10 students to prevent over-crowding and to allow for maximum individual time with the instructor. Participants are required to bring their own fly rod, line and reel. Instructor Fred DeCicco, retired Fisheries Biologist with the Alaska Dept. of Fish and Game, is a life-long fly fisher and is a Certified Casting Instructor through the Federation of Fly Fishers.

Synchronized SwimmingREC5 Session I : March 4, 11, 18, 25REC6 Session II: April 1, 8, 15, 22Tuesdays 9:00 - 10:00 amUAF Patty Pool 8-week class: should regis-ter for both sessions.Synchronized swimming, or water ballet, has been described as a hybrid of swimming, gymnastics, and dance. The class will include rhythmic swimming, figures (stunts), and basic propulsion techniques and then put it all together as a routine set to music. No ex-perience necessary, but swimmers should be comfortable in deep water and have a wire nose clip. (The instructor will have some available.) Whether you are new to syn-chro or were a member of a team back in college, this is a great way to spice up your water workout and challenge your creative side at the same time.Instructor Anne Foster, Archivist at UAF Rasmuson Library, is also a long-time synchro swimmer. She has competed for the University of Arizona and as a member of the 1998 National Masters High Point Team. As a coach, she has worked with synchro teams in Montana, Maryland, and Arizona.

Pilates Method of Body ConditioningREC3 Session I : March 4, 11, 18, 25 REC4 Session II: April 1, 8, 15, 22Tuesdays 9:00 - 10:00 am North Star Ballet School, Tanana Valley Fairgrounds 8-week class: students should register for both sessions.Preference to those who did not attend OLLI Pilates class in 2007.Pilates is a unique system of stretching and strengthening exercises developed nearly a hundred years ago by Joseph H. Pilates. It strengthens and tones muscles, improves posture, provides flexibility and balance, unites body and mind, creates a more streamlined shape. Student should wear comfortable clothing. All exercise props will be provided. Instructor will be a certified Pilates instructor of the North Star Ballet School.


HEALTH & NUTRiTiON

Health Issues for Older AdultsHLTH4 Session I: March 7, 14, 21, 28Fridays 10:45 am - 12:00 noon March 7 - Acid Peptic Disease, GERD (gastrointestinal reflux disease) and Non-ulcer Dyspepsia: What makes your stomach hurt, when to worry about it, and what to do about it.March 14 - Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Review of the spectrum of symptoms, and management of this very common disorder.March 21 - Diverticular Disease of the Colon: What it is, how common it is, how to tell, and what to do about it.March 28 - Peri-operative Concerns and Management: Few older adults enter the surgical suite without a prior medical history of consequence. This discussion address-es how some of these issues are important to specific sur-geries, and considers the risks and how to manage them.Instructor William Doolittle, M.D., retired after 40 years in the practice of Internal Medicine and 50 years in health care.

Growing Things to Eat - and Other Gardening TipsHLTH2 Session I - II: March 5, 12, 19, 26; April 2, 9Wednesdays 2:30 - 4:30 pm This is a 6-week class. The first 4 classes of this course will focus on growing vegetables in the Fairbanks area, with general informa-tion on soil and seed starting and specific information for many different vegetables including varieties, grow-ing tips, storage and even cooking tips. The fifth class will focus on growing fruit trees and shrubs, and the last class will focus on propagation of garden and house plants from cuttings. Come to the first class prepared to work with dirt in the UAF greenhouses. Instructors Pat Holloway, Grant Matheke and Terry Re-ichardt have extensive experience growing things in the Fairbanks area. Clair Lammers, who runs a successful fruit orchard, will visit during the 5th class. Pat is an As-sociate Professor of Horticulture at UAF. Grant runs plant preparations and the vegetable trials at UAF Georgeson Bo-tanical Gardens. Terry focuses on growth, storage and prepa-ration of vegetables.

Food Sustainability -- A Book DiscussionHLTH1 Session I: March 21 and 28 onlyFridays 2:30 - 4:30 pm Note: early start, longer classCome prepared to discuss Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life by Barbara Kingsolver and The Om-nivore’s Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals by Michael Pollan. Have you ever wondered how we would survive here in Alaska if our food were not flown in from faraway places? In this class we will focus on what we can do to live more sustainably. On March 21 we will talk about the Kingsolver book, a lively description of one family’s decision to spend a year deliberately eating food produced locally. On March 28 we will discuss the Pollan book, which deals with how our eating choices af-fect our health and the health of the environment. These books will provide a framework for discussing how we buy, grow, and enjoy food.Discussion leader is Charlotte Basham, retired UAF Professor of Linguistics and Anthropology.

Latest Nutrition Studies .. What Do They Mean for Older Adults?HLTH3 Session II: April 2, 9, 16, 23Wednesdays 9:00 -11:00 amOn the way to finding a healthier you, do you get con-fused by the “latest studies” on nutrition? Do you really know how to eat to maximize your health? We will look at some common sense ways to choose food for good health. But we won’t forget good taste because, after all, isn’t that the best part of eating? We will cover meal planning, nutrition, and even cook some samples. Enrollment limited.Instructor Roxie Dinstel, Professor of Home Economics, is with the UAF Cooperative Extension Service.

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Self-HypnosisHLTH8 Session I: March 7, 14, 21, 28Fridays 2:45 – 4:00 pmInterested in stress reduction, enhancing skills or talents, changing old or limiting habits? The subconscious mind is the memory bank of our life. It controls and regulates the involuntary functions of our body. It carries out our habitual conduct. Self-hypnosis is an effective way to take control of the power of our subconscious mind and engage it to achieve positive change in our life. During this experiential program you learn about hypnosis, the subconscious mind, effective self-hypnosis techniques, how to craft effective autosuggestions. You will experi-ence group hypnosis, and you will take from this class powerful tools you can use at home to change your life immediately in positive ways. Other benefits are im-proved creativity, intuition, outlook, health, reflexes, concentration, sense of humor, coordination, memory, dream recall, pain management, and more. Text Self-Hypnosis and Other Mind Expanding Techniques by Charles Tebbetts is available from the OLLI office, or at the first class, for $15 Maximum class size is 15.Instructor James Conner, Ph.D, C.H.T., is certified with the American Council of Hypnotist Examiners as a Hypnotherapist and Master Hypnotist and maintains a private practice in Fairbanks.

Reflexology - Healing the Body Through the FeetHLTH7 Session II: April 4, 11, 18, 25Fridays 9:00 – 10:15 am.Learn the gentle, safe, accessible therapy of Reflexology. By treating the feet the whole body is “triggered” into a more balanced, healthy state. This class will teach tech-niques, how to read trouble spots, general massage and basic anatomy & physiology. Sign up with a friend or find a partner in the class.Instructor Alyson Rigby qualified as a Reflexologist in England in 1996 and has studied advanced techniques and other modalities in the field of Reflexology since then. She practices Reflexology at her downtown office in Fairbanks and at the hospital as part of the HealthQuest massage team.

Native Ways of HealingHLTH5 Session II: April 4, 11, 18, 25Fridays 2:45 -4:00 pmExplore healing from a variety of Native perspectives, particularly from a Northern Plains worldview, with additional material on Alaska Native methods and con-ceptualizations of the healing process. The course will emphasize topics that include the preparation and educa-tion of healers, their roles and work, their continuing de-velopment and cultural theories of disease and healing.Instructor Gerald Mohatt is a UAF Professor of Psychol-ogy and Director of the Center for Alaska Native Health Research.

Our Dysfunctional Health Care SystemHLTH6 Session II: April 4, 11, 18, 25Fridays 1:00 - 2:15 pmThe American health care system is terribly expensive and far less effective than systems operated by most modern nations. It is the only modern system that does not ex-tend health care to all citizens and which rations healthcare on the basis of ability to pay. Among the conse-quences are high infant mortality, lowered longevity, and much unnecessary mental agony. Based largely on the instructor’s own experiences described in his recent book Mired in the Health Care Morass, An Alaskan Takes on America’s Dysfunctional Health Care System for His Unin-sured Daughter, this class will examine how our highly complex system operates, why it is so expensive, and what needs to be done to fix it. The book will be avail-able at a reduced price for participants.Instructor Neil Davis, UAF Professor Emeritus of Geophysics, tilted with the health care system for over two years - when his daughter, age 52 and without insurance coverage, was diagnosed with lung cancer.

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What OLLI students say:

“Lifelong Learning is an opportunity for which I am thankful. Love it all! Even seeing each other again is exciting."

"No, this class could not be improvedit changed my life - very positive!"

LiTERATURE & LANGUAGE

Veterinary Medicine - AlternativesHLTH9 Session I: March 5, 12, 19, 26Wednesdays 9:00 - 10:30 amAn overview of holistic veterinary medicine concepts, including traditional Chinese medicine, chiropractic, homeopathy, and traditional herbology, as well as examples of their application to companion animals. Discussion of current veterinary issues such as approaches to chronic disease, vaccinations, physical therapy techniques and preferred diets.Instructor Jeanne Olson, DVM, is a local veterinarian who has been practicing holistic veterinary medicine techniques for over 15 years. She is still learning from the animals.

American Short Stories - 20th CenturyLIT1 Session II: April 4, 11, 18, 25Fridays 1:00 - 2:15 pmWe will discuss some of the famous, favorite and most accomplished American short stories written during the twentieth century. Focusing our attention on some of the standard literary qualities such as point of view, plot, character development and setting, we also will pay attention to the historical and cultural context within which the stories were written. During our first two meetings, we’ll discuss stories selected by the instructor. In our final two meetings, we’ll talk about stories chosen in collaboration with class members. Text for the class The Best American Short Stories of the Century, (Hough-ton Mifflin, edited by Katrina Kenison) is available for less than $20 online or from local outlets. A reading list will be provided after registration.Instructor: Roy Bird, Professor of English, has taught at UAF since 1984. He has been awarded four Fulbright Se-nior Lectureships in American Literature to Romania. He also is Director of the UAF Honors Program.

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Lifelong Learning Book ClubLIT2 Tuesdays 1:30 - 3:30 pm (No course fee)Noel Wien Library Conference Room February 12 - The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon (2004, fiction) In post-Civil War Spain, in a goth-ic tale that is fantasy, mystery, and coming-of-age adven-ture, young Daniel seeks the author of a book from the Cemetery of Forgotten Books. March 11 - One Thousand White Women: the journals of May Dodd by Jim Fergus (1998, fiction) A novel about a “Brides for Indians” program to instruct “savages” in the ways of civilization and to assimilate the Indians through their offspring. May Dodd’s journals, with humor and intelligent reflection, describe the adventures of some white (and one black) brides, their marriages to Chey-enne warriors and life on the prairie where white man’s civilization prevails.April 8 - And She Was by Cindy Dyson (2006, fiction) Following her boyfriend to Dutch Harbor, Brandy finds work as a cocktail waitress. The story shifts back and forth from the present day through 250 years of Aleutian his-tory, immersing readers in Aleutian culture and the loss of that culture at the hands of Russian traders, early mission-aries, social workers and World War II relocators.May 6 - Book Talk by Georgine Olson, Discussion Lead-er Learn about fifteen to twenty “discussable” books and participate in the selection of titles to read “next year.”

Veterinary Medicine - Advanced TopicsHLTH10 Session I: March 5, 12, 19, 26Wednesdays 11:00 am - 12:00 noonDr. Olson will continue with more details about holistic veterinary medicine. HLTH9 is not a prerequisite, but would be helpful.

Religious Poetry LIT3 Session II: April 4, 11, 18, 25Fridays 9:00 - 10:15 amReligious poetry is nothing if not full of surprises. We'll look at a wide selection by poets who are famously reli-gious, such as Hopkins, Sor Juana de la Cruz, and Rumi; and many who are not, such as Whitman, Moya Can-non, Linda Hogan, Yusef Komunyakaa. What can such poetry tell us about what's going on in our hearts? What is the world that religious poetry uncovers? This is not a class in religion, but in the riches of language.Instructor Marjorie Cole is a writer and teacher, published poet and winner of the Explorations 2000 poetry prize.


Film - Great Directors SeriesMF1 Session I : March 5, 12, 19, 26MF2 Session II: April 2, 9, 16, 23Wednesdays 1:00 - 4:00 pmMF1 (March) The Films of Alfred HitchcockBorn in England, Alfred Hitchcock (1899-1980) started in films as an artist in 1920. He took over as director of Always Tell Your Wife in 1923 and started directing his own films a few years later. His first American film Re-becca won the Academy Award for best picture in 1940. He became a popular film and television director here with such classic films as Psycho, North By Northwest and The Birds. We will view and discuss four of his outstand-ing, but less often viewed films: The Man Who Knew Too Much (1934 version), Spellbound with Gregory Peck and Ingrid Bergman, Vertigo with James Stewart and Kim Novak and Frenzy with Jon Finch. MF2 (April) The Films of Ingmar BergmanThe great Swedish film writer and director, Ingmar Berg-man, (1918-2007) died last July. He is acknowledged as one of the outstanding directors of all time. We will view and discuss four of his films: The Virgin Spring (1960) – a medieval revenge tale, the enigmatic The Sev-enth Seal (1957), the haunting Persona (1966) and the semi-autobiographical Fanny and Alexander (1983).Facilitator Clif Lando is a retired UAF Mathematics Professor and Department Head.

Shakespeare: “Not for an age, but for all time” - Or Is He?LIT4 Session II: April 2, 9, 16, 23Wednesdays 9:00 am - 12:00 noon This class will take a close look at two of Shakespeare’s plays which have presented problems for modern audi-ences: “Merchant of Venice” and “The Taming of the Shrew,” Fairbanks Shakespeare Theatre’s 2008 summer production. By spending two classes on each play, we will be able to read, view and discuss critical scenes as we decide whether these texts reveal “politically incor-rect” views, and if so, whether those attitudes should disqualify the two plays from “greatness.” All you need to bring to class is an inquiring mind and a copy of each play, beginning with “Merchant.” Instructor Susan Stitham retired after 30+ years of teaching English at Lathrop High School, where her favorite course was always “Shakespeare Classics” for remedial students. She has served on the State Board of Education and the UA Board of Regents.

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Making Sense of the MediaMF3 Session II: April 4, 11, 18, 25 Fridays 2:45 - 4:00 pmThe focus will be on the mass media, with topics such as

• The Role of the Media in Politics• The Problems of Media Ownership• Influences of U.S. Media in Globalization• Images of Boomers and Seniors in the Media

Instructor Joy Morrison is the Director of the Office of Faculty Development as well as a Professor of Mass Communication and Women's Studies.

“Veni, Vidi, Vici” - Latin ILIT5 Session I: March 7, 14, 21, 28Fridays 10:45 am -12:00 noon

Here’s the class you wish you had taken in high school. You won’t master Latin in four weeks, but “come, see, and con-quer” a small part of it. One of the best reasons to study Latin is to acquire a better understan-ding of English grammar (which came from Latin grammar) and an expanded vocabulary, since so many English words are de-rived from Latin roots. This is a class for beginners. (No classi-

cal languages experts, please.)Instructor Pauline Chamness taught high school Latin for 30 years. After teaching in various places in the lower 48, she came to Fairbanks in 1960 and realized that this was her home. Her teaching here was primarily at Lathrop High School.

MEDiA & FiLM


Spring 2008What Is Ethnographic Film? A History of Recording CultureMF4 Session II: April 4, 11, 18, 25 Fridays 10:45 am - 12:00 noonThis course will explore the development of cultural filmmaking, from early experiments of the late 19th cen-tury to the present digital age. The class will present a combination of lecture, discussion, and the viewing of excerpts of the films discussed. We will look at successes and failures, ethical concerns, the development of visual language, and the extraordinary efforts by filmmakers around the world to document changing and disappear-ing cultures.Instructor Leonard Kamerling, Curator of Film at the UA Museum of the North and Associate Professor of English, has produced films with northern communities for over 30 years. His work includes the award winning documentary films Heart of the Country and The Drums of Winter.

MUsic

Getting Back to PianoMUS1 Session 1: March 5, 12, 19, 26Wednesdays 9:00 – 10:00 am UAF Fine Arts Complex, Piano Lab Room #225Did you have piano lessons when you were younger? Have you thought about starting again? Here is an op-portunity to do that in a refresher course on basic piano technique. Bring your own music, previously learned, or something new (the more selections, the better), what-ever you want, OR we can suggest some easy classical pieces. Course Prerequisites: Some previous experience playing piano. Some familiarity reading bass and treble clefs. Instructor David Stech is Professor of Music Emeritus at UAF and has taught beginning piano for many years.

PHiLOsOPHY & RELiGiON

Syllogistic LogicPHIL1 Session II: April 4, 11, 18, 25Fridays 2:45 - 4:00 pm This is the approach to reasoning, along with Euclidean Geometry, that defined logical thinking in Western cul-ture down into the late 19th Century. Aristotle analyzed the ways in which we connect subjects and predicates in sentences and then outlined the rules and techniques for relating subjects and predicates in logical thinking. We will examine his rules and their applicability to rea-soning in any field, even today. For example, Aristotle would explain why we cannot use ‘spiders’ to prove that some ‘insects’ have eight legs.Instructor Walter Benesch is Professor of Philosophy Emeritus at UAF and recipient of the 2002 Governor’s Award for Humanities Scholar. . He is the author of several books including Introduction to Comparative Philosophy, The Ecumenical Cruise and Other Three-Legged Chicken Philosophy Tales, and Adam Cox Meets the CrackleCrunch for Lunch.

Introduction to Zen BuddhismPHIL2 Session II: April, 5, 12, 19, May 3Saturdays 8:30 – 9:30 am (no class April 26)A discussion group (with only brief introductory lec-tures) on Zen Buddhism for beginners. The discussions will focus on key, counter-intuitive perspectives of Zen on issues such as Time, Permanence, Self, and Reality. There will also be an introduction to the Zen practice of Zazen (sitting Zen). In preparation for this course, and to maximize time spent in discussion, please try to read the book Buddhism Is Not What You Think: Finding Freedom Beyond Beliefs by Steve Hagen before class. (It's a quick read.) Optional but also recommended is the book: Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind by Shunryu Suzuki (which is, despite the title, less comprehensible to begin-ners but is a must-read for serious students).Instructor Derek Sikes, beginner student of Soto Zen has been interested in Zen, studying it and practicing it on and off, since 1987. He is an Assistant Professor of Entomology at UAF and has never formally taught Buddhism. He really enjoys discussing it, however.


"What a fantastic program! And thank you and all the volunteer teachers for the

marvelous opportunity to take these classes."

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Alaska MiningSCI2 Session II: April 4, 11, 18, 25Fridays 9:00 - 10:15 amThe discovery of gold in the Fairbanks area by Felix Pedro initiated an economic boom to Fairbanks and the rest of the state. In the lectures, we will learn about the history and workings of small scale placer gold operations, as well as large scale dredging operations in the Fairbanks area. In addition to gold, Alaska’s economy is benefited by other mineral and energy resource development. The lectures will include discussion on the current status of the Alaska mineral industry and, in particular, the status of large scale mining projects in the state. Arrangements will be made for a visit to the Fort Knox gold mine, and for the hearty, a possible visit to the Pogo Mine. Instructors are Donald Cook, Professor Emeritus of Min-eral Beneficiation and former Dean of the School of Mines and Gang Chen, Professor of Mining Engineering.

Birds of Interior Alaska SCI3 Session I: March 7, 14, 21, 28Fridays 9:00- 10:15 am Alaska is an important place for birds from all over the world. Find out why as you explore the natural his-tory of interior Alaska’s birds and their habitats with the staff of the Alaska Bird Observatory. We begin with the year-round residents and their amazing adaptations for surviving interior Alaska’s harsh winters. Each subse-quent week we will focus on a different group (raptors, waterfowl, songbirds and shorebirds) learning to iden-tify common resident and migrant species by sight and sound and hearing interesting natural history tidbits. Instructors are Tricia Blake, Sue Guers, Susan Sharbaugh, and David Shaw from the Alaska Bird Observatory (ABO). Tricia is the Education Program Manager, Sue and David are Research Biologists, and Susan is ABO’s Senior Scientist.

Physics of Energy SCI4 Session II: April 4, 18, 25 and May 2Fridays 1:00 - 2:15 pm (no class Apr. 11)We will review some of the basic concepts of physics while considering the world’s energy situation. Topics will include basic mechanics, the various forms of energy (kinetic, potential, chemical, nuclear, etc.), the nature and generation of electricity, fossil fuel production and consumption, nuclear reactors, and alternative energy. We will spend some time discussing fusion energy and the future, and we will have time in each class to delve into some of the areas of modern physics that you find interesting.Instructor David Newman is a Professor of Physics at UAF. His research is focused on turbulence, complex systems and fusion energy.

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Alaskan Astronomy and Skywatching (Dancing with the stars!) SCI1 Session I: MarchLecture: Friday, March 7, 2:45 – 4:00 pmNight viewing session to be arranged.Join in a lecture-discussion on basic astronomy, then participate in an evening of star gazing using our naked eyes, binoculars and telescopes. In the lecture, we will discuss star formation and galaxies, planet development, comets, asteroids and meteors. Also we will learn about the tools of the astronomer such as telescopes, radio and infrared astronomy, and become basically familiar with identifying some principle constellations and stars. Dur-ing the lecture class we will discuss options for a night-time viewing session at a dark-sky location, where we will view these constellations and space objects. Instructor Phil Brease has been park geologist at Denali National Park since 1986, working on mining manage-ment, geologic projects and education and outreach.


Understanding Human EvolutionSCI5 Session I: March 7, 14, 21, 28Fridays 1:00 - 2:15 pm Using colorful graphics, these lectures will trace the course of our ancestral origins from single solitary mi-croorganisms to early humans and their near relatives. We will emphasize major adaptive shifts and how most were linked to geological, climatic, ecological and bio-logical changes. New studies have established ever more clearly the incredibly rich history of our lineage, yet most of these findings are not yet part of mainstream culture. We will thus review a suite of new ideas ranging from the modeling of our anatomical features to evolution of hu-man behavior—tracing Ice Age genetic legacies in sexual differences, mate choice, the significance of prolonged childhood, our dietary preferences, and more. In other words, we’ll see how much of our deep past affects our personal and social lives today. The story will be present-ed so that it is understandable without a background in the natural sciences.Instructor Dale Guthrie is Professor Emeritus of Zoology, University of Alaska Fairbanks.

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Volcanoes - Selected TopicsSCI6 Session I: March 7, 14, 21, 28Fridays 2:45 - 4:00 pmThere are many ways to observe and describe volcanoes. Sample some of them:March 7. Basics. Dr. Stephen McNutt, Director of the Alaska Volcano Observatory at the UAF Geophysical Institute, will provide the physics and chemistry of vol-canoes.March 14. Fire and Ice. Dr. Carl Benson, Professor Emeritus, Geophysical Institute, will discuss glacier-vol-cano interactions.March 21. Changing Civilization’s Course. Ritchie Musick, retired high school teacher, travels around the world to visit famous volcanoes. She will explain how the explosion of the Greek Island Santorini 3,600 years ago disrupted the Minoan culture. March 28. Spying from Space. Dr. Kenneson Dean, Professor at the Geophysical Institute, will discuss the use of satellite imagery to detect eruptions and track the movement of airborne ash.

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Great Decisions 2008: Foreign Policy SOC2 Session I : March 7, 14, 21, 28SOC3 Session II: April 4, 11, 18, 25Fridays 10:45 am - 12:00 noonStudents may take either or both sessions.Global challenges have increasingly become domestic challenges with events in the remotest parts of the world affecting our lives in myriad ways. How can you make sense of it all? Begin by going beyond the headlines: take a look at eight of the most significant challenges facing the world in 2008:SOC2 (March)

• Iraq: strategies for dealing with uncertainty, • European integration: looking ahead, • Blacklisting the enemy, • Russia and “Putinism.”

SOC3 (April) • U.S. defense policy, •Latin America: the next US President’s agenda, • US-China economic relations, • Foreign aid: new players, new goals.

This program was developed by the Foreign Policy As-sociation. Each class includes a video analysis of the topic by experts, followed by group discussion. Review essential historical background, relevant facts and policy options in the Great Decisions 2008 Briefing Book, available from the OLLI office for $20.

Basic Genealogy SOC1 Session I: March 7, 14, 21, 28Fridays 1:00 – 2:15 pmLearn “how to get started” with information and sug-gestions from members of the Fairbanks Genealogical Society. There will be basics for beginners as well as help for experienced genealogists who may have encountered a “brick wall.” Topics will include organizing records, types of forms, various types of sources, evaluation of sources, use of the federal censuses, online research, re-search while on trips, old photos and other treasures. All class members will have the opportunity to share.Coordinator Ruth Jolly Knapman, historian, researcher, and genealogist, has taught numerous genealogy workshops over the years. She will be joined by Connie Bradbury and Joan Skilbred.


Myers Briggs Types & TemperamentsSOC5 Session I: March 5, 12, 19, 26Wednesdays 9:00 - 11:00 amPeople are different from each other and no amount of getting after them is going to change them. Nor is there any reason to change them, because the differences are probably good, not bad. In this combined workshop of Myers Briggs Type Indicator and Temperament Types, learn why you behave as you do. It's a lot of fun to find out about yourself and others. If you have access to a computer, go on line to www.humanmetrics.com and click on the free MBTI test to get your MBTI type be-fore coming to the workshop. Or self discover your type during the workshop. Instructor Sandy Haselberger was certified to conduct MBTI Workshops during her employment as Human Resource Director with Fairbanks Memorial Hospital, where she worked for 15 years. She later assisted in conducting workshops at Alyeska Pipeline Service Company.

Political Behavior SOC6 Session II: April 4, 11, 18, 25Fridays 10:45 - 12:00 noonDiscuss the attitudes, opinions and beliefs of the American electorate and the impact of these factors on political be-havior. Analyze the role of political organizations (parties and interest groups) in modern American politics. There will be a special focus on presidential election primaries.Instructor Jerry McBeath is Professor of Political Science at UAF, where he has taught since 1976.

History of the Railroads of AlaskaSOC4 Session I: March 7, 14, 21, 28Fridays 9:00 – 10:15 amListen to some interesting stories about the railroads that existed before the building of the Alaska Railroad. Review the history of the Alaska Railroad, Tanana Valley Railroad, and the White Pass and Yukon Railroad; then consider railroads since World War II and modern operation. Instructors Ron Gatterdam and Nicholas Deely both enjoy history, model railroading and the study of models and prototypes in American railroads. Ron is a UAF Professor of Computer Science Emeritus, and Nicholas is a retired Fairbanks Pediatrician and the author of Alaska Railroad and Tanana Valley Railroad: The Gold Dust Line.

ReVisioning Your RetirementSOC8 Session II: April 5, 12, 19, 26Saturdays 10:00 - 11:30 amHave you envisioned your retirement lifestyle? Do you see yourself as The Ageless-Explorer? The Comfortably-Content? The Live-for-Today? The Sick-and-Tired? Maybe none of those labels works for you! Many pre-re-tirees plan financial resources very carefully, but almost none invest time and energy to plan the non-financial aspects of retiring. This 4-week class is an opportunity for you to reinvent your retirement, to explore and plan for aspects of a retirement lifestyle that matches your authentic values, priorities, and life purpose.Instructor Terri Babers holds an M.A. in Professional Communication from UAF. She is a Communication Consultant (mediation, meeting planning and facilitation, focus group research) and a Certified Career and Retirement Coach.

CoursesResilience and Adaptation in the NorthSOC7 Session I: March 7, 14, 21, 28Fridays 1:00 - 2:15 pm One of the major challenges facing humanity is to sus-tain the desirable features of Earth’s ecosystems and society at a time of rapid changes in all of the major forces that shape their structure and functioning. The major problems facing the world must be addressed to account for local-global interactions, and no solution will be tenable unless it is ecologically, economically and culturally sustainable. Discuss a range of issues af-fecting Alaska, such as cultural resilience of rural com-munities, elders’ role in society, education of sustain-ability, militarization and sustainability, and more. Instructors are graduate students from the Resilience and Adaptation Program (RAP) at UAF: Jordan Lewis, Lau-ra Henry-Stone and Stacey Fritz.


"Because of the knowledge gained and sources given to improve on that skill my fear of the tech age has been diminished.

I will not avoid the areas but attempt to learn more."

Spring 2008

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AARP Driver Safety ProgramTECH1 Session II: April 2, 9, 16 ( 3 weeks)Wednesdays 2:00 - 5:00 pmDesigned for motorists aged 50 and older, this eight-hour course helps drivers refine existing skills and develop safe, defensive driving techniques. Topics include vision and hearing changes, effects of me-dication, reaction time changes, left turns and other right-of-way situations, new laws, and hazardous dri-ving situations. You do not have to be a member of AARP to take the course, and there are no tests. Certificates are awarded to those who attend all ses-sions; these may entitle you to insurance premium discounts. (The class only needs to be taken once every three years to qualify for insurance discounts.) There is a $10 materials fee payable at the first class. Instructor Judith Strohmaier is an AARP-trained volunteer.

Digital Photography: Taking PhotosTECH2 Session II: April 2, 9, 16, 23Wednesdays 9:00 - 11:00 amBring your digital camera and start clicking! Learn how to get the most from your camera in this hands-on class. Lectures will cover photography principles as well as digital technology basics. Included will be the elements of the digital camera, how digital photography differs from typical film photography, downloading your images to our computer, ba-sic editing tools, printing images, and use of retail photo printers. Students will be taking photos be-tween class sessions and will get tips on how to take good “action” photos. Informally learn to critique the work of both professional and non-professional photographers as part of the learning experience. Participate in an in-class slide show, and have fun! Enrollment limited.Instructor Paul McCarthy, retired Director of the UAF Rasmuson Library, is an experienced sports photographer.

Intermediate MacTECH4 Session I: March 7, 14, 21, 28Fridays 9:00 - 10:15 amComputers not provided. Please bring your own Mac laptop.First we will cover the Mac fundamentals to get everybody up to speed. Following this we will demonstrate Mac OS 10.5, Leopard, and talk about many of the features of this new operating system. Then we will explore digital photo programs available for use on the Mac, including iPhoto, Ap-erture, Photo Mechanic, iView and Photoshop. Finally, we will cover Mac hardware and software troubleshooting.Instructor Hal Levey, a Mac user since 1984, was an attorney and president of a listed corporation. He taught photography part- time for 10 years in an evening adult education program.

Digital Photographs: On the ComputerTECH3 Session II: April 2, 9, 16, 23 Wednesdays 2:00 - 3:30 pm For students with a strong computer background.Learn how to get more out of your digital photos! We’ll begin with extracting the photos from your digital camera and try out several free tools for sorting photos. Learn how to load, save, crop, scale and fix up images in image editing programs like Photoshop or GIMP. Look at good ways to e-mail photos, post photos on web sites, use photo-sharing services like flickr.com, and print digital photos using ink-jets, color laser printers and commercial printing services. Instructor Orion Sky Lawlor, Assistant Professor of Computer Science at UAF, has 15 years of experience in digital photogra-phy. His research interests include computer graphics, remote sensing, and parallel computing.

Microsoft ExcelTECH5 Session II: April 5, 12, 19, 26Saturdays 1:00 - 2:30 pmFor students who already have basic computer skills. Learn the basic structure of spreadsheets, ways of entering data into spreadsheets, how to create a graph, how to enter and use formulas, and the best way to design a spreadsheet for your information. The instructor believes that comput-er learning is best done by using practical examples, so each class will have a workshop where you can practice what you have learned. Enrollment limited.Instructor Larry Wolfe has over 30 years experience in the computer industry and has taught computer classes at the uni-versity level.


Summer Lecture Series Second Fridays in May, June, July and August

2:00 pm at the University Park Building, Room #108Free for members of OLLI

May 9, 2008

June 13, 2008

July 11, 2008

August 8, 2008

How to Play Jazz . . . . . . . . . . . . Barney McClure

Totem poles have captured the imagination of visitors to the Northwest Coast from the time Captain Cook visited British Columbia and Alaska in the late 18th century until today, when tourists flock to the totem poles of Ketchikan, Sitka, and Juneau. What the totem means has changed considerably over the years, in part as a result of the interactions between Native and non-Native people. This talk will describe how the activities of fur traders, tourists, settlers and museums influenced the development of the totem pole.

Dr. Aldona Jonaitis, Director of the UA Museum of the North, is an expert in Northwest Coast Native art. She has published several books including Art of the Northern Tlingit, From the Land of the Totem Poles; Northwest Coast Art at the American Museum of Natural History, and Art of the Northwest Coast. Currently in press is The Northwest Coast Totem Pole: History and Myth, coau-thored with Aaron Glass.

To be announced

Totems: Myths and History . . . . . . . . . . . Aldona Jonaitis

There Is No Such Thing As a Mistake (I Was Only Try-ing Something....) is what Barney McClure entitled his book on improvisational theory. The son of a jazz musician, he recognized long ago that improvisational music, particularly jazz, is a language among the par-ticipants. He likes to share what he has learned on the bandstand.

Barney McClure, an accomplished jazz pianist and Hammond B-3 player, has had a great musical career. He learned to arrange in the Army during the sixties and continued in Hollywood for many years. His perfor-mances have taken him all over Europe, Japan, Australia, Mexico, Canada and the U.S.

Chemical Defenses of Plants . . . . . . . . . . Tom ClausenBoreal woody plants are vulnerable to herbivore pres-sures during the prolonged dormant season and hence have evolved extraordinary levels of defense. This talk will generalize results and paradigm shifts in the under-standing of chemical defense strategies that arose from collaborations between researchers in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and the Institute of Arctic Biology at UAF.

Professor Thomas Clausen was highlighted in the popular press last year, when the movie Into the Wild was released, because of his work on the alleged poisoning of McCandless. Dr. Clausen is chairman of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at UAF. He has over 50 publications in nationally peer-reviewed journals of which most have focused on the chemical basis of plant defense.


Summer ExcursionsJune 11 - 17 Southeast Alaska HikingJune 18 - 22 Sitka Music Festival June 22-26 Glacier Bay National Park June 27 - July 1 NomeJuly 21 - 25 CordovaJuly 26 - Aug 1 Wrangell-St. Elias National ParkAug 8 - 11 Tetlin Wildlife RefugeAugust 23 - 27 McCarthy & Kennicott

Who may participate? Members of OLLI at UAF. Adults over 50 or the adult companions of mem-bers are welcome to join OLLI by paying the annual membership fee of $25. There are no geographical restrictions on membership; it is not necessary to be an area resident.

How do I reserve a space? By paying a deposit of $100 for each excursion requested. $50 of that amount is not refundable.

What are Activity Levels? Descriptions of the degree of physical activity involved. They are meant to be “guides” to assist you in deciding which excur-sions are best suited to your abilities and interests. We welcome all participants, including those with disabilities. Contact us if you have special needs.

Activity LeveLs

you should be able to handle your own luggage, stand for up to one hour, climb a few stairs, get on and off a motor coach or van,

in addition, able to climb a few flights of stairs, and walk up to 2 miles on uneven surfaces,

in addition, be in good health, mobile, able to participate in 3-5 hours of physical activity every day, and walk 3 – 5 miles at a moderate pace over uneven ground,

in addition, be in excellent health, extremely mobile and used to an active lifestyle. Activities may require up to 6 hours of strenuous, fast-paced activity per day.

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June 11 - 17 Southeast Alaska Hiking 3 Begin in Haines on the evening of June 11; end in Skagway on the morning of June 17. Explore some of the spectacular trails accessible from Haines and Skagway. Take four very diverse day-hikes and relax each evening with a leisurely dinner and accom-modations in a comfortable hotel. Start in Haines with an eagle preserve float trip and the Seduction Point hike, then take the ferry to Skagway. The Laughton Glacier hike (6-8 miles) and the Denver Trail hike (4-5 miles) start with rides on the White Pass Railroad to wilderness whistle stops at the trailheads. The final hike will cover an interesting sec-tion of the Chilkoot Trail. Limited to 10 participants.Cost of $1175/person includes 6 nights lodging (double oc-cupancy), 3 lunches and 4 dinners, ferry transfer from Haines to Skagway, transportation to trail heads and guided hikes. Transportation from Fairbanks is not included. $100 deposit, remaining $1075 due April 1 ($1050 if paying by check). June 18 - 22 Sitka Music Festival 1 Begin with dinner on June 18; end with breakfast on June 22. For music lovers and those who enjoy spectacular is-lands and mountains: five days (4 nights) in Sitka during its famous Music Festival. Enjoy the Brown Bag Concert on June 19 and Evening Concerts on June 20 and 21. During the day hear about the history of Sitka and the music festival and tour Sitka Historical Museum, St. Michael’s Cathedral, Russian Bishop’s House, Sitka Historical Park, and Sheldon Jackson Museum. Enjoy lunch onboard a Wildlife View-ing cruise. Stay in a hotel in downtown Sitka. Options for longer stays: concert on June 17, crab feed on June 22.Cost of $750/person includes 4 nights lodging (double occupan-cy), 3 dinners, 3 lunches, 4 continental breakfasts, 3 concerts, wildlife cruise, lectures and touring. Transportation from Fair-banks not included. $100 deposit, remaining $650 due April 1 ($635 if paying by check).

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Summer 2008June 22 – 26 Glacier Bay National Park 2Begin with dinner June 22; end with lunch, June 26, Glacier Bay National Park is home to nearly half the tidewater glaciers in North America, a 15,000 ft. moun-tain range, the delightful coastal rainforest, over 200 species of birds, grizzly and black bears, and a resident pod of humpback whales. The program will focus on both the human and natural history of Glacier Bay, with lectures, slide shows, guided hikes, a day-long cruise into Glacier Bay, and a second cruise to the marine life rich Icy Straits area just outside of the park. Accommodations are in Gustavus, in an intimate, cozy country inn. Lim-ited to 20 participants.Cost of $1055/person includes 4 nights lodging (double oc-cupancy), all meals, ground transportation, two boat tours, and lectures. Transportation from Fairbanks is not includ-ed. $100 deposit; remaining $955 due April 1 ($930 if paying by check).

June 27–July 1 There’s No Place Like Nome 1Leave from Fairbanks June 27 morning; return July 1 afternoon.Study how the environment shapes the lives of the people of the Bering Sea coast from the ancient indig-enous cultures to the 20th century immigrants. Focus on the flora, fauna and resources of the southern coast of the Seward Peninsula, and the people who live there. Enjoy field trips to defunct gold dredges, the “train to nowhere,” a fish processing plant, and a modern Native village at the end of the road. Spend time in the Bering Land Bridge National Preserve and learn about the ecol-ogy of the Nome area. Limited to 12 participants. Cost of $1,110/person includes round-trip transportation from Fairbanks, ground transportation in Nome, tours, lectures, lodging (double occupancy), 4 lunches and two dinners. $100 deposit; remaining $1010 due April 1 ($985 if paying by check).

July 21 – 25 Cordova 2 Begin with dinner July 21; end with breakfast, July 25. Cordova is a uniquely Alaskan community, shaped by its dramatic natural setting, rich cultural heritage, and colorful residents. It is a working fishing town that still looks to the ocean and forests for its livelihood. Visit Cordova for the best of both worlds, the plea-sures of a small town and step-out-the-door access to adventure where the Chugach National Forest is our own back yard. Learn the importance of the wetlands to the people, birds and salmon of the Copper River Delta and the Chugach National Forest. Explore the commercial fishing industry: its history, current issues and the future. Take a closer look at the community: its native history, the role of Cordova in Alaska his-tory from 1908 – 2008, and the master artists who have called this home. Field trips and opportunities to explore. Estimated Cost of $580/person includes 4 nights lodging (double occupancy), 4 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners, tours, lectures, and local transportation. Transportation from Fairbanks is not included. $100 deposit; remain-ing $480 due May 1 ($465 if paying by check).

July 26 – Aug. 1 Wrangell-St. Elias N.P. 3 Leave from Fairbanks on the morning of July 26; return on the evening of Aug. 1.Spend a delightful week at Horsfeld, deep in the wil-derness of the Wrangell St. Elias National Park. Each day’s activities will be tailored to your desires: ride on the excellent mountain horses to nearby high alpine valleys, lakes and creeks to view wildlife and the spec-tacular vista of the Wrangell Mountains, or fish, hike or just relax around camp. Enjoy home cooking from the woodstove, campfires and comfortable wall tent accommodations. Travel by road to Nabesna, then by charter plane to Horsfeld. Flight seeing is available upon request during the flight in or out of Horsfeld. Limited to 6 participants.Cost of $2,710/person includes accommodations, camp-ing gear, food, first aid, communications, round-trip transportation from Fairbanks, and experienced guides. $100 deposit; remaining $2,610 due May 1 ($2,550 if paying by check).


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Aug. 8 – 11 Tetlin Wildlife Refuge by Voyageur Canoe Meet in Tok on the morning of Aug. 8; return from Tok after lunch on Aug. 11 Explore this rich wetland ecosystem along the upper Tanana River. The Refuge provides critical nesting habi-tat for numerous species of waterfowl, including trum-peter swans, loons, grebes and various ducks. Study arctic plants; spy on moose, caribou, bald eagles and os-prey while paddling in a 34’

voyageur canoe. This craft is an extremely stable platform for observing wildlife and is ideal for people with limited paddling experience. Indulge in gourmet dutch-oven meals and desserts, and camp under the midnight sun. You must be in good physical condition and able to sit in a canoe and paddle for 4-6 hours per day. Bring sleeping bag and tent. Meet in Tok at Canoe Alaska, caravan to put-in and assist with the shuttle. Limited to 10 participants.Cost of $630/person includes meals, all river and group camp gear and experienced guides. $100 deposit; remaining $530 due June 1 ($515 if paying by check).

August 23 - 27 McCarthy & Kennicott 2Begin with dinner on Aug. 23; end after breakfast on Aug. 27Visit the mining ghost town of Kennicott and its sister town McCarthy located in the heart of our largest national park, Wrangell St. Elias. Glaciers flowing from 16,000 ft. peaks, forested valleys and alpine meadows make it an ideal classroom to study the natural and human history of the area. Accom-modations are at a lodge overlooking the Kennicott Glacier and steps away from the historic copper mill. Cold water sink in each room, nearby bath-rooms and shower rooms. If there is sufficient inter-est, we may arrange for charter transportation from Glenallen to McCarthy.Cost. $710 per person, double occupancy. Includes 4 nights in the lodge, all meals, gratuities, lectures, and activities. Transportation to McCarthy is not included. Deposit $100; $610 due June 1 ($595 if paying by check).

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What members like about OLLI trips:The learning experience ...

Activities well thought out and balanced...Group interaction .... Price!

If you appreciate how OLLI enriches your life, please consider becoming a donor to the program. The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute needs your financial support to ensure its long-term viability. In the next few years we will need to build up alternative sources of income as our funding from the Osher Foundation decreases. This is the last year in which we receive $100,000 from the Osher Foundation. In 2009, however, we hope to be awarded an Osher endowment. This will generate earnings for future use, but substantially less than $100,000/year. In order to help keep membership and tuition costs low, please consider contributing to our operating budget (Annual Giving) or to the OLLI endowment (Planned Giving).

Annual Giving. A donation of any size will be most appreciated. For recognition in OLLI publications, consider becoming a Friend: $25 - $99 Patron: $500 - $999 Supporter: $100 - $249 Benefactor: $1000 + Donor: $250 - $499Simply add a donation on your Registration Form.

Planned Giving. For larger donations or planned giving, please consider the OLLI Endow-ment Fund, managed by the UA Foundation. Contact the OLLI office for more information.

Calendar - Spring 2008

Session I : March 4 - 28TUESDAY 9 am REC3 Pilates REC5 Synchronized Swimming1:30 pm, Mar. 11: LIT2 Book Club (No course fee)

WEDNESDAY 9 am ART3 ........ Intermediate Watercolor HLTH9 ..... Veterinary Medicine - Alternatives MUS1....... Getting Back to Piano SOC5 ....... Myers Briggs Types & Temperaments11 am HLTH10 .. Vet. Medicine - Advanced Topics

1 pm MF1 .......... Films of Alfred Hitchcock2 pm ART4 ........ Kniting Simple Socks

2:30 HLTH2 ...... Growing Things To Eat FRIDAY 9 am SCI3 .......... Birds of Interior Alaska SOC4 ........ Railroads of Alaska TECH4 .... Intermediate Mac

10:45 HLTH4 ..... Health Issues for Older Adults LIT5 .......... Latin I SOC2 ........ Great Decisions 2008 (I)

1 pm SCI5 .......... Human Evolution SOC1 ....... Basic Genealogy SOC7 ........ Resilience & Adaptation in the North

2:30 HLTH1 ..... Food Sustainability (Mar 21 & 28 only)2:45 REC1 ........ Basic Fly Casting HLTH8 ..... Self-Hypnosis SCI1 ........ Alaskan Astronomy (Mar. 7 only) SCI6 ....... Volcanoes

Session II : April 1 - 26TUESDAY 9 am REC4 Pilates REC6 Synchronized Swimming1:30 pm, Apr. 8: LIT2 Book Club (No course fee)

WEDNESDAY 9 am ART2 ........ Beginning Bookbinding HLTH3 ..... Nutrition Studies & Older Adults LIT4 .......... Shakespeare TECH2 .... Digital Photography10 am ART1 ........ Alaskan Wildflowers in Wool Felt

1 pm MF2 .......... Films of Ingmar Bergman2 pm TECH1...... AARP Driver Safety (3 wks.) TECH3 .... Digital Photos: On the Computer2:30 (HLTH2 continues Apr. 2, 9) FRIDAY 9 am HLTH7 ...... Reflexology LIT3 .......... Religious Poetry SCI2 .......... Alaska Mining

10:45 REC2 ........ Falling and Not Falling MF4 .......... What Is Ethnographic Film? SOC3 ....... Great Decisions 2008 (II) SOC6 ....... Political Behavior

1 pm HLTH6 ..... Dysfunctional Health System LIT1 .......... American Short Stories SCI4 ......... Physics of Energy (Apr 4,18,25; May2)

2:45 HLTH5 ...... Native Ways of Healing MF3 .......... Making Sense of the Media PHIL1 ....... Syllogistic Logic SATURDAY 8:30 am PHIL2 ...... Zen Buddhism 10 am SOC8 ....... ReVisioning Your Retirement 1 pm TECH5 ..... Microsoft Excel

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Parking at University Park• Requires a UAF decal or a purchased permit from 8 am to 5 pm on weekdays.• With decal or permit, you may park anywhere around the building.

Parking OptionsOLLI Parking Permit $5 for February 22 – May 2, valid only at U. Park.

Hour/Day Permits$.50/hour or $3.00/day, valid at all UAF decal lots.Purchase at the parking kiosk at the U. Park building.

Student Decals $35/semester, valid at all UAF decal lots,for UAF students registered for 8 credits or less. (OLLI classes do not count.)

Course Fees$10 per course or$40 for unlimited Spring courses($75 for unlimited Spring and Fall courses).

ScholarshipsReduced membership fees are available for those who are unable to pay the regular fee. Call 474-6607.

Day PassesNon-members may enjoy a day of classes or activities for $10.00. Call ahead to register and to check on space availability.

Annual MembershipFor just $25 individuals 50 and over can become Osher members for one full calendar year. Membership in-cludes lecture series, newsletters, lunch social, ice cream social, eligibility to register for courses and excursions.

Annual Meeting and Luncheon Social February 22, 2008

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Spring ClassesSession I: March 4 - 28Session II: April 1 - 26

Summer LecturesMay 9: What is Jazz?June 13: Totems- Myths & HistoryJuly 11: Chemical Defenses of Plants

Summer ExcursionsSoutheast Hiking, Sitka Music Festival,

Glacier Bay, Nome, Cordova, Wrangell-St. Elias,

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