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Lagniappe Studies Unlimited Chapter

Felicianas Chapter

St. James Chapter

Spring 2010Course Bulletin

Thanks to the wonderful support and suggestions of our over 850 members, there are many great things

happening at OLLI at LSU. We invite you to look over this Bulletin, become an OLLI at LSU member, and

then enroll in courses that can help you have the time of your life. Enjoy a supportive community of

learners filled with stimulating ideas and interesting people.

OLLI AT LSU: Where Good Things are Happening

Bernard Osher Foundation Support

The Bernard Osher Foundation informed us in October that due to the challenging financial environ-ment, the OLLI at LSU has been awarded an additional $25,000 to assist with our operations. Similar awards were made to 119 OLLIs located at college campuses throughout the USA. Today, there are over 86,000 members in the OLLI network. Mr. Osher encourages this growing group of learners age 50 and over to have the greatest time of their lives, learning and enjoying life. If you would like to know more about the Bernard Osher Foundation, please visit their web site at www.osherfoundation.org. For information about other OLLIs and their course offerings, please visit the National Resource Center at www.osher.net.

Membership

Becoming a member of OLLI at LSU is easy. There are only two requirements: 1. You must be 50 years old or older; and 2. You need to enjoy learning!

Membership is $40 per year. You may enroll in as many courses you like by paying the course tuition. Tuition is usually $18 per course for lecture/discussion courses, and $33 for art courses. A few courses have additional fees to cover textbooks or other supplies. Between course terms, members and prospec-tive members are invited to attend free coffee meetings that feature a speaker and refreshments.

This spring, we are offering a special half-year membership for $20 for new members who wish to enroll in spring semester courses.

To simplify record-keeping, we are shifting all OLLI at LSU memberships to the same start date, July 1, to coincide with LSU’s fiscal year (July 1 to June 30). To accomplish this goal, membership fees paid dur-ing 2010 will be prorated as follows.

If your anniversary date is:

January 1 – March 31, 2010 $20 fee will renew your membership through June 30, 2010 April 1 – June 30, 2010 $10 fee will renew your membership through June 30, 2010

For those who became members in 2009, if you enrolled:

July 1 – September 30, 2009 $40 membership fee covers membership through June 30, 2011 October 1 – Dec. 31, 2009 $30 membership fee covers membership through June 30, 2011

57 Courses This Spring

The curriculum committee members have outdone themselves again and created fifty-seven great courses for your learning pleasure. Any member of OLLI at LSU may enroll in as many courses as he/she wishes. All courses are open to members of any OLLI at LSU chapter. Whatever interests you, sign up now. All course registrations are taken on a first-come, first-served basis.

BulletinCOURSE

OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE AT LSU

MONDAYAdvanced French . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Behind the Scenes of LSU Athletics . . . . . . 4

Life Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Practical German for Beginners . . . . . . . . . 4

French History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

TUESDAYBeginning Digital Still Photography . . . . . 5

Beginning Watercolor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

French Now for Beginners . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Genealogy Research in the 21st Century . 6

The Gospel of Luke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Jeremiah, Job and Jesus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Understanding the Energy Problem . . . . . 7

French Now Magnifique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

The Origins of Philosophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

The Parables of Jesus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7French Conversation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

FIELD TRIPTraveling the Geologic Highway . . . . . . . . 8

WEDNESDAYDiscovering Geology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Early Christian and Byzantine Art . . . . . . . 9

God in a Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Old Masters Floral Still Life . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Special Topics for Gardeners . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Living Well: Emotional Health . . . . . . . . . 10

Passport to Italy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Chinese Ink Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

The Importance of Stories in our Lives . . 11

Memoirs of the Great Depression . . . . . . 11

THURSDAYGreat Decisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Investing in Securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Lawn Chair Gardening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Mosaic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Perspective in Watercolors . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Harry Potter and the Dreadful Dissection 12

Knitting – Intermediate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13An 18th Opera Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Iconography: How to Read a Painting . . . 13Knitting for Beginners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Museums: Art Behind Exhibitions . . . . . . 14The Whole Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Volume XV, Issue 1 • SPRING 2010

Spring Course Listings


OLLI at LSU membership entitles a member to enroll in any of the courses offered by any OLLI at LSU chapter.

Felicianas Chapter

Felicianas Chapter, cont’d

ONE DAY WORKSHOPWriting for Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

SESSION IMONDAYGreat Decisions, Part I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

TUESDAYBeginning Stained Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, Part I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

WEDNESDAYWomen of the Bible: Old Testament . . . . 16

THURSDAYBird Watching in Louisiana . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Stargazing for Beginners . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

SESSION IIMONDAYGreat Decisions, Part II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

TUESDAYEating Your Way Across Louisiana . . . . . . 17Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, Part II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

WEDNESDAYThe Great Depression: 1929–1941 . . . . . 18

THURSDAYHistory of the Spanish in the Felicianas . 18

St. James Chapter

TUESDAYMotion Picture Production in La, Part I . . 19

WEDNESDAYGo Down, Moses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

THURSDAYComparative Religions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

FRIDAYIntroduction to Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Surfing 101: Introduction to the Internet 20Great Decisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE AT LSU • 225-578-67632

Starting in January 2010, OLLI at LSU–Feliciana Chapter,

is offering once–a–month nature walks with the op-

tion of lunch to follow at a local restaurant. These nature

walks will be held the third Friday of each month at 10:00

am and are open to all OLLI members. We will meet at

the First Baptist Church in St. Francisville, discuss the walk

and the lunch to follow, and then head out to our nature

walk location. Often the hikes will have a special focus,

like wildflowers, birds, butterflies, mushrooms, nature

photography, etc. depending on the time of year and the

specialities of the members who will be attending the

walk that day.

We are keeping the walks slow and easy so all of our

members can participate. You don’t have to be an avid

hiker in order to participate. You don’t have to sign up

in advance. Just show up at the First Baptist Church at

10:00 to participate. These nature walks will not have an

extra charge and are just offered as part of your mem-

bership dues. If our nature walk site charges an entrance

fee, that will be the responsibility of the member. Fred

Mendenhall will be the coordinator and can be contacted

at [email protected] or at 784-2131. Josette Lester

will be the assistant coordinator and can be contacted at

[email protected] or at 328-7304. The first two walks

are as follows:

• Friday, January 15, 2010

Mary Ann Brown Nature Preserve located

on LA Hwy 965 near the Bluffs entrance

• Friday, February 19, 2010

The Bluffs hiking trail located in the

Bluffs subdivision

Future hike locations and dates will be posted on the OLLI

at LSU web site on the field trip page so we can all keep

up with the latest hike sites. Wear comfortable clothes

and shoes and bring enough money for your lunch at

local restaurants. As time goes on, we hope to expand to

other sites like Audubon State Park, Hemmingbough, Port

Hudson State Park, and Burden Research Plantation’s new

hiking trail in Baton Rouge.

OLLI at LSU SPRING 2010Nature Walks in the Felicianas

www.outreach.lsu.edu/olli • COURSE BULLETIN • SPRING 2010 3

OLLI at LSU Calender of Events SPRING 2010

DATE/TIME EVENT LOCATION

Wednesday • 9:30 amJANUARY 6

Wednesday • 9:30 amJANUARY 13

Thursday • 9:30 amJANUARY 14


Wednesday 9:30am–1:00pmJANUARY 20



Tuesday • 10:00 amJANUARY 26

Thursday • 9:30 amFEBRUARY 11

Thursday • 9:30 amMARCH 11

Thursday • 9:30 amMARCH 18

WednesdayAPRIL 7

Thursday • 9:30 amAPRIL 8

Wednesday • 9:30 amAPRIL 14

Thursday • 9:30 amAPRIL 15

FridayAPRIL 23

Wednesday • 9:30 amMAY 12

Felicianas ChapterAdvisory Council Meeting

LSC • Coffee & Lagniappe Speaker: Dr. Katie Cherry

Lagniappe Studies Chapter Curriculum Committee Meeting

Lagniappe Studies Chapter Field Trip Committee Meeting

Orientation for all Chapter Officers,Advisory Council Members and Committee Chairs

Felicianas Chapter Coffee James Collis • “Underwater Archaeology”

Lagniappe Studies ChapterAdvisory Council Meeting

Lagniappe Studies ChapterField Trip to LIGO

Lagniappe Studies ChapterCurriculum Committee Meeting



Summer Course Green Sheetsdue from all chapters


Lagniappe Studies ChapterCoffee & Lagniappe


Felicianas Chapter Field Tripto the Rosemound Gardens

Lagniappe Studies ChapterCoffee & Lagniappe

First Baptist Church St. Francisville, Louisiana

First Christian ChurchBaton Rouge, Louisiana

Broadmore United Methodist Church Baton Rouge, Louisiana


Burden Conference Center Baton Rouge, Louisiana

First Baptist Church St. Francisville, Louisiana


LIGO Livingston, Louisiana





First Christian Church Baton Rouge, Louisiana


Meet at the First Baptist Church St. Francisville, Louisiana

First Christian ChurchBaton Rouge, Louisiana


Except where noted, Lagniappe Studies Unlimited Chapter courses will be held at the Broadmoor United Methodist Church, 10230 Mollylea Drive, Baton Rouge.

MONDAY

Advanced French

In this course, participants who know the basics of the French language will be challenged to expand their vocabularies and build upon grammar and usage skills. Gain fluency and the confidence to feel at home in la belle France. The course will be conducted almost entirely in French. In lieu of a textbook, printed handouts will be provided. This will be another frolicsome and stimulating learning adventure for Madame Campbell’s many ardent followers.

Time & Dates: 9:30 – 11:30 am, Mon., Feb. 22, Mar. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Course Fee: $18 Course Maximum: 30

Supplies: An additional duplicating fee of $4 will be collected at first course meeting.

Instructor: Madeleine Campbell

Coordinator: Barbara Cherry, 272-3677

Behind the Scenes of LSU Athletics

The LSU Athletics Program began in 1893, and over the

ensuing decades has established itself as one of the lead-

ers in virtually every facet of intercollegiate athletics.

It is truly one of the elite college athletic programs in

America. But the business of college athletics is a chal-

lenging one, and not just on the playing fields of athletic

competition. The real challenge is the day-to-day man-

agement of a comprehensive program that molds the

lives of young people, impacts the mission of a university,

generates pride in millions of alumni and supporters and

enhances the quality of life of an entire community. In

this course, you will learn about LSU Athletics from the

administrators and coaches behind the scenes.

Time & Dates: 9:30 – 11:30 am, Mon., Feb. 22, Mar. 1, 8, 15


Location: LSU Athletic Department

Instructor: LSU Athletic Staff

Coordinator: Tom Moore, 923-0225

Life Writing

If you have thought of relating some of your lifetime

experiences for your children and grandchildren, this

workshop is what you need to get started. It will provide

incentives and encouragement for each participant to

write about his or her lifetime experiences. The instruc-

tor will help each participant start to write and make his

or her experiences interesting to the reader.

Time & Dates: 9:30–11:30 am, Mon., Feb. 22, Mar. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29


Instructor: J.M. Cox

Coordinator: TBA

Practical German for Beginners

Learn the German language! The course is kept simple

and geared toward the novice learners. We will focus on

effective communicative practices and how to use them to

decipher a foreign language.

Time & Dates: 11:30 am–1:30 pm, Mon., Feb. 22, Mar. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29


Required Text: German in 10 Minutes a Day, Kristine Kershal

Instructor: Veronica Dzugan, PhD

Coordinator: Linda Curphey, 677-8032


Lagniappe Studies Unlimited Chapter SPRING 2010 SCHEDULE OF COURSES

MONDAY (CONTINUED)

French History

France did not always exist. It was an invention, a

legacy of the Roman Empire. After Rome, the Frankish

Kingdoms gave way to the Capetain monarchy in the

10th century. The monarchy lasted until the Revolution,

followed by modern France. We will learn about the his-

tory of France, along with its art, literature, and the role

of France in the world.

Time & Dates: 1:30–3:30 pm, Mon., Feb. 22, Mar. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Course Fee: $18

Location: First Christian Church, 8484 Old Hammond Hwy

Instructor: James Hardy, PhD

Coordinator: Joyce Siegel, 928-3700

TUESDAY

Beginning Watercolor

Learn the basics of watercolor in this introductory course. Supplies and materials, techniques, composition and the elements of design will be discussed. Participants will work mostly from photographs and in one class with a still life.

Time & Dates: 9:00 am–12:00 pm, Tue., Feb. 23, Mar. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30


Instructor: Roberta Loflin

Coordinator: Don Schifferi, 766-3654

French Now for Beginners

If you studied French a long time ago, or if you never have taken a course, you are welcome in this beginning course. There will be some studying that is strictly at the discre-tion of the student. We will learn how to converse simply and freely through exercises and practice.

Time & Dates: 9:00–11:00 am, Tue., Feb. 23, Mar. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30


Required Text: French Now 4th edition, Barron’s (comes with 3 CDs), by Christopher Kendris PhD &Theodore Kendris, PhD, available at Barnes & Nobel or at www.amazon.com. Have the book on the first day of class.

Instructor: Denise Magnat

Coordinator: TBA

Learning takes a lifetime. Bring

us your curiosity and we’ll give

you the time of your life.

Beginning Digital Still Photography

This course gives participants a basic introduction to digi-tal photography, focusing on nature photography. Topics covered will be: using the camera effectivley, taking great photographs, transfering images to the computer and printing and sharing images.


Course Fee: $18

Instructor: James Bolner, PhD

Coordinator: TBA



Required Text: Luke: The Good News of God’s Mercy (Six Weeks with the Bible Series) by Kevin Perrotta. Loyola Press (www.loyolapress.com). Cost $7.95 plus shipping. Instructor can place an order for registered students three weeks prior to the first class. Recommended text for deeper study: The Gospel of Luke (Sacra Pagina series) by Luke Timothy Johnson, The Liturgical Press: Collegeville, Minnesota (available online through Amazon.com).

Instructor: Father John Carville

Coordinator: Patsy Borie, 293-0910

Jeremiah, Job and Jesus on God and Human Suffering

If God is truly sovereign over creation, then why is there so much suffering in the world? This question has often perplexed those who want to believe in the God of the Judeo-Christian tradition. We will look at this question from three theological perspectives: 1) The major Old Testament prophets, using Jeremiah as the prime exam-ple, particularly with regard to national suffering; 2) The Book of Job, from the Old Testament wisdom literature, with emphasis on individual human suffering; 3) The life and teaching of Jesus, primarily from the synoptic gos-pels, with emphasis on how Jesus’ theology differs from that expressed in Jeremiah and Job. Each perspective will be examined to reveal how God’s will is understood and how God is believed to interact with humanity and thus how God is involved in human suffering. The format of the study will be guided discussion. Handouts with study questions will be provided which will require Bible study outside of class time.



Instructor: Ron Perritt

Coordinator: Helen Roberts, 767-2123

Genealogy Research in the 21st Century

There has been an explosion of genealogical resources and tools on the Internet, making it possible to do far more research and interpretation from home than was conceivable a few years ago. Learn how key sources and critical methods in conducting family research have changed – and how traditional standards and methods may still be followed. Special emphasis is given to the best use of these new online resources and technolo-gies, both in the search for information and in present-ing its results. The instructors plan to be available to participants for consultation at the Main and Bluebonnet branches of the East Baton Rouge Public Library. (Dates and times: TBA). Additional information for participants, including optional textbooks, will be posted on the OLLI at LSU website.


Course Fee: $18

Instructors: Judith Lanoux Smith and Michael K. Smith

Coordinator: Paul Roy, 752-3118

The Gospel of Luke

The Gospel of Luke, together with the Acts of the Apostles, both written by the same author, comprise one quarter of the New Testament Canon of sacred writing. These are pivotal both for the history of earliest Chris-tianity and for the development of Christian theology. This course will consider both the story the author tells and how he tells it. It will seek to help the participant interact with Luke’s gospel, and with Jesus, whom Luke describes. The class will follow the lecture-question-and-answer format with Father Carville adding information and observations to the text to show what the Gospel has meant to others, so that participants can consider

what it might mean to them.


Course Fee: $18

TUESDAY (CONTINUED)



TUESDAY (CONTINUED)

Understanding the Energy Problem

Why is energy so important? This highly illustrated course will consider “what is energy?”; kinds; forms; problems with energy; some of the proposed energy policies; the ramifications of them; why energy is so expensive; alter-natives; U.S. and foreign sources. Participants will gain some insight into how our own economy and the world’s economy hinges on energy and the immense capital being invested in it today worldwide.


Course Fee: $18

Instructor: Eugene Tims, DSC


French Now Magnifique

This is not a course for beginners. We will begin on Unit

9 where we left off in the last course. Please bring your

book to the first class.

Time & Dates: 11:30 am–1:30 pm, Tue., Feb. 23, Mar. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Course Fee: $18 Course Maximum: 20

Required Text: French Now! 4th ed. Barron’s (comes with 3 CDs), by Christopher Kendris, PhD, & Theodore Kendris, PhD Available at Barnes & Noble or www.amazon.com


Coordinator: Beverly Cerise, 658-5824

The Origins of Philosophy – Socrates, Plato, Aristotle

Chaos, cosmos, all of the “logy” words such as mythol-ogy, all of the “ics” words such as physics, and all of the “polis” words such as metropolis: Have you ever won-dered what these words meant to people who came up with them? A modern thinker once said that all of

Western thought is a series of footnotes to Plato. This observation is true if you add Socrates and Aristotle. This class will deal with the personalities and circumstances of the thinkers of philosophy – what they tried to do, and how well they did it. Lectures will focus on Plato’s dialogs: Euthypro, Politeia (Republic), Phaedrus, Apology, Timaeus; and selections from Aristotle: Nichomachian

Ethics, Politics, Organon (logic), Physics, and Metaphysics.

Time & Dates: 1:30–3:30 pm, Tue., Feb. 23, Mar. 2, 9, 16, 23, 20

Course Fee: $18

Instructor: Bob Robinson, Ph.D.

Coordinator: Pierre Bagur, 387-8701

The Parables of Jesus

You will delve into a detailed study of some of the major parables of Jesus. The course will immerse us into the cultural, religious, economic, political, and social background against which Jesus proclaimed the emi-nent coming of the Kingdom of God. You will hear the Parables of Jesus from the perspective of 1st century Palestine, not from 21st century America. The radical de-mands for personal change —conversion—ought to make us all uncomfortable, for who amongst us has converted to the ways of the Kingdom? Yet who amongst us does not want to? He calls listeners to a radical change of perception about themselves, their neighbors, and their

God concept.

Time & Date: 1:30–3:30 pm, Tue., Feb. 23, Mar. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30


Required Text: The Liberating Stories of Jesus: Word, Context, Reflections by Francis W. Vanderwall, Available at Chimes Book Store, Our Lady of the Lake College, Chimes Textbook Exchange South, or online at Amazon.com

Instructor: Francis W. Vanderwall, MA, M.Div, PhD

Coordinator: Louis Leggio, 927-7872



Discovering Geology

Would you like to be a “roadside geologist”? This beginning geology course will teach participants the basics of geology through discussions and hands-on activities. Topics include minerals and rocks, land forms, earth history, and plate tectonics. In addition, learn how to use a geologic highway map and a roadside geology

guide.

Time & Dates: 9:30–11:30 am, Wed., Feb. 24, Mar. 3, 10 17, 24, 31

Course Fee: $18

Optional Text: AAPG Geological Highway Map of Texas, from, www.amateurgeologist.com/texas and Roadside Geology of Texas by Darwin Spearing; from www.amateurgeologist.com

Instructor: Darlene Reaves

Coordinator: Nancy Sidener, 923-2005

French Conversation

This is not a course for beginners. Use your knowledge from previous classes to reinforce your ability to converse in French. Participants must know how to use the past tense and have a good base of grammar and usage skills.

Time & Dates: 2:00–4:00 pm, Tue., Feb. 23, Mar. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30



Coordinator: Claire Fontenot, 753-1100

WEDNESDAYTUESDAY (CONTINUED)

Field Trip: Traveling the Geologic Highway

Use the geologic highway map and Roadside Geology of Texas to plan a geology field trip to the Texas Hill Coun-

try. Educational stops will include the Houston Museum of Natural Science, where you will visit the exhibit of gems

and minerals, and the Hall of Paleontology. At Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, you may climb to the top of

a granite dome that rises 425 feet above the surrounding countryside. At Pedernales Falls State Park, walk over

tilted limestone rock beds embedded with 300 million year old crinoid fossils. Get your feet wet as you wade across

Paluxy River to see dinosaur tracks in Dinosaur Valley State Park. The Big Thicket National Wildlife Preserve will be

our last stop, where you can enjoy relaxed nature walks and birding. There will be many other possible stops as we

“discover geology.”

Time & Dates: Sun., Thurs., April 11–15, 2010

Course Fee: $50 (includes guide instructor, does not include transportation, lodging or food)

Course Maximum: 20

Optional Text: same as Discovering Geology Course, above

Instructor: Darlene Reaves

Coordinator: Nancy Sidener, 923-2005



Early Christian and Byzantine Art

Christian art of the first few centuries is intriguing and full of surprises. This course covers topics from the late second through the sixth centuries. Topics to be ex-plored include questions of how images were selected, and why they look the way they do. What were the sources of inspiration for the earliest images? What purpose did they serve? What is the difference between “Early Christian” and “Byzantine” art? What is the role of narrative? Did early Christian/Byzantine art ever serve a political agenda? And where does Jewish art fit into this same era, sometimes in the same places? The format will be PowerPoint presentations of images each session, with time for lively discussion.

Time & Dates: 9:30–11:30 am, Wed., Feb. 24, Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

Course Fee: $18

Instructor: Marchita B. Mauck

Coordinator: TBA

God in a Box

And then OUT! We will examine two Hebrew Scriptures in their original language and in the context in which they were written, using the process of exegesis. This process will empower you to take any ancient text – sa-cred or not – and get closer to what the author was RE-ALLY trying to say to his/her reader. Through the study of these two ancient Hebrew texts, peeling back the layers of centuries of misinterpretations and mistransla-tions, participants will be pleasantly surprised by the God that the author’s were attempting to make known to the reader. Knowledge of Biblical Hebrew is not necessary.

Time & Dates: 9:30–11:30 am, Wed., Feb. 24, Mar. 3, 10 17, 24, 31

Course Fee: $18

Instructors: Miriam Overton

Coordinator: Ned Borie, 293-0910

Old Masters Floral Still Life

In this introduction to the painting style of the old mas-ters, a tonalist approach will be taken where values will be emphasized to create form. Learn such techniques as transparent underpainting, opaque overpainting, glaz-ing and drybrush. Learn how to use the physical proper-ties of the paint to create depth and atmosphere. This

class is open to participants of all skill levels.

Time & Dates: 9:00 am–12:00 pm, Wed., Feb. 24, Mar. 3, 10 17, 24, 31


Supplies: Supply list will be sent with confirmation receipt.

Instructor: Tim Lloyd

Coordinator: Betty Obee, 272-4293

Special Topics for Gardeners

Art Landry will show how to make camellias thrive and

bloom, the various species available, their characteris-

tics, and how to select plants for your garden. Camel-

lia culture will be throughly covered, from planting to

propagation.

Claire Fontenot will cover selecting, purchasing, cultiva-

tion and disease prevention of perennials. She will teach

the proper techniques to propagate plants through cut-

tings and division of plants.

Allen Owens shows how to select trees for the landscape

and the proper planting techniques to use. He will also

cover tree culture and use of native trees.

Dan Gill will teach the proper techniques for pruning

trees and shrubs.

Time & Dates: 9:00–11:00 am, Wed., Feb. 24, Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

Course Fee: $18

Instructor: Art Landry, Claire Fontenot, Dan Gill, Allen Owings, PhD

Coordinator: Ron Read, 261-4497

WEDNESDAY (CONTINUED)



Living Well: A Wellness Series on Emotional Health

This course will focus on the benefits of emotional and physical well-being. The wellness series is designed to build the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to participate in an emotionally healthy lifestyle. Partici-pants will learn wellness concepts in the classroom with the goal of applying them to everyday life situations. Topics include: understanding and managing stress and anxiety, coping with the blues and understanding depression, combating negative thinking, emotional eating, time management, and building better commu-nication.

Time & Dates: 11:30 am–1:30 pm, Wed., Feb. 24, Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

Course Fee: $18

Instructor: Valerie Harwell Myers, PhD


Passport to Italy

Learn Italian from a native speaker. This course is de-signed for travelers who want to have a better under-standing of the bel paese and its language. Emphasis will be on developing oral skills, building a practical vocabulary and understanding the culture, history and geography of Italy. No books are necessary. Handouts

will be provided by the instructor.

Time & Dates: 11:30 am–1:30 pm, Wed., Feb. 24, Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31


Instructor: Fara D. Mabrey

Coordinator: Gerald Lively, 766-2136

Chinese Ink Painting

Asian ink and watercolor painting is known and ap-preciated for its fluid simplicity of line. Controlled use of brushstrokes creates a sense of spontaneity, which captures the spirit of subject rather than merely reproduc-ing it. Explore the techniques used in painting landscape elements. Course includes painting six subjects: rocks and trees; mountains; water and clouds; bamboo; orchids; and lotuses.

Time & Dates: 1:00–4:00 pm, Wed., Feb. 24, Mar. 3, 10 17, 24, 31


Supplies: May be purchased from instructor

Instructor: Margaret Koai

Coordinator: Marcia Correll, 627-6505


Please keep the classrooms neat

and clean. When you depart,

pick up trash and place your

chair where it was found.

Thanks for helping!



THURSDAY

Great Decisions

Great Decisions, the centerpiece of the longest-running civic education program in the United States devoted to foreign affairs, empowers readers to discuss global issues shaping U.S. foreign policy and the world. The briefing book provides historical background, current U.S. policy and alternative policy options, informative maps and de-tailed graphs, suggested readings and resources, as well as opinion ballots for each topic. Featured topics for 2010: Special Envoys, Preventing Genocide, Global Crime, U.S.-China Security Relations, Global Financial Crisis, Rus-sia and Its Neighbors, Persian Gulf, Peace Building and Conflict Resolution.

Time & Dates: 9:30–11:30 am, Thur., Feb. 25, Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25, Apr. 1, 8, 15

Course Fee: $25 (includes the Great Decisions Briefing Book)

Course Maximum: 25


Investing in Securities

Explore the history of the securities markets, whether to use a broker and/or advisor, the explanation of common and preferred stocks, mutual funds, bond, options, balancing a portfolio and what direction to take today.

Time & Dates: 9:30–11:30 am, Thu., Feb. 25, Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25, Apr. 1


Instructor: Robert Blumberg

Coordinator: Ron Read, 261-4497


The Importance of Stories in our Lives

We all tell stories about ourselves to others and to ourselves. Some of the aims of this course are to en-able us to raise/awaken awareness of the central place and function of stories in our human lives; to examine more deeply the stories that we tell ourselves about ourselves; to notice how we rewrite/edit/modify our own personal stories as we come into contact with the stories of others; to note more deeply the presence of God’s Story in all human stories. Handouts will be provided with questions for personal reflection about the story in general. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss the questions.

Time & Dates: 1:30–3:30 pm, Wed., Feb. 24, Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31


Instructor: Father Peter Callery

Coordinator: TBA

Memoirs of the Great Depression

In a time of recession, it is especially relevant to remem-ber the depression of the 1930s. This course will give you the opportunity to write and discuss memoirs of your experiences in the Great Depression. If you choose, your stories will be recorded and archived in a special collection at the LSU Library’s Oral History Center for the use of future scholars of this period.

Time & Dates: 1:30–3:30 pm, Wed., Feb. 24, Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31


Instructor: Edith Babin

Coordinator: Kathleen Chidester, 926-4236



Lawn Chair Gardening

Ed O’Rourke and Leon Standifer, long-time gardeners and retired LSU professors, will give us a folk–style, no-nonsense approach to common sense gardening for the homeowner. They will tailor the course around ques-tions and interests of the course. The course is interac-tive, and you will be able to address your questions about gardening. There will be interesting anecdotes

and lively discussion.


Course Fee: $18

Instructor: Edmund O’Rourke, PhD, Leon Standifer, PhD

Coordinator: Pat Ketelsen, 766-3688

Mosaic

Discover the world of mosaics. Learn to structure a picture or design one using small precut pieces of glass. Also learn to cut glass pieces using tile nippers that will be available to check out. Using mosaics techniques you will make three to four projects. New participants will create one mandatory project, then select additional projects: Choose from an 8”x8” stepping stone, vari-ous tile sizes, a 6” diameter terracotta saucer or a brick. Returning participants may choose any three or four projects. Please note: projects will require home work to

complete by the last day of class.

Time & Dates: 9:00 am–12:00 pm., Thu., Feb. 25 Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25, Apr. 1


Supply Cost: $30 for project materials collected the first day of the course.

Instructor: Anne-Marie Davis

Coordinator: Linda Curphey, 677-8032

Perspective in Watercolors

We will focus on the techniques and “tricks” to make objects in a composition “sit” in place and learn how to develop the illusion of space and distance. Learn how color, value, texture and the other elements of design help the artist create a pleasing work. There will be a lot of drawing to start – make sure you have drawing paper ruler and pencil to begin. Participants must have previ-

ous watercolor experience.

Time & Dates: 9:00 am–12:00 pm, Thu., Feb. 25, Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25, Apr. 1


Supply List: Supply list will be sent with confirmation receipt.

Instructor: Roberta Loflin

Coordinator: Don Schifferl, 766-3654

Harry Potter and the Dreadful Dissection

No, this is not another J. K. Rowling spell-binder. Howev-er, with books in hand, participants explore the maze of theological themes hidden in the passages of Rowling’s imaginary tale. Possibilities include, but are certainly not limited to: the conflict between good and evil; sin and redemption; love and hate; hurt and forgiveness; free will and predestination; ungodly power and holy war; individual corruption and collective response. It will help to have read (or re-read) all of the Harry Potter books

prior to the beginning of the course.


Course Fee: $18

Required Text: All of the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling

Instructor: Rev. Dr. Julius R. “Tip” Tipton

Coordinator: Emily Hubbard, 767-3309

THURSDAY (CONTINUED)



Knitting – Intermediate

Intermediate knitters will select six techniques to be demonstrated from a list including more advanced cast-ons, gauge, knitting in the round, cables, intarsia, fair isle, knitting with beads, felting, buttonholes, sewing knitted pieces together, short rows and special partici-pant requests. Practice reading knitting directions. Bring 1 set of 7 or 8 needles and a skein of worsted weight yarn for practice. Yarn should say “worsted” or “5 stitches to the inch” on the label. Yarn and needles are available at Michael’s, Hobby Lobby and Hancock Fabrics. Choose a color you love and an inexpensive yarn for practicing. Please bring current projects you are working on, as well as directions for projects you would like to do

in class.



Instructor: Betsy Tackney

Coordinator: Claire Fontenot, 753-1100

An 18th Opera Season

Using DVDs and lectures, we will focus on a single opera for three weeks. The operas will be Puccini’s LaBohème, Verdi’s Rigoletto, and Rossini’s L’Italiana in Algeri. In ad-dition Michael Borowitz will present an informance for Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette, which is LSU Opera’s spring production. Borowitz, who is music director of the LSU Opera, will be accompanied by student singers from the production. Arrangements for two sessions will be an-

nounced in class.

Time & Dates: 1:30–3:30 pm, Thu., Feb. 25, Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25, Apr. 1

Course Fee: $18

Instructor: Thomas Beard, PhD

Coordinator: Ken Nelson, 769-7842


Iconography: How to Read a Painting

Dr. Sands has agreed to reprise the first course she taught for OLLI students, an historical exploration of the signs, symbols and beauties of Christian Art through the Ages. Lectures and visual examples will describe and show paintings, sculpture and architectural ornamentation used in times and cultures past. Learn the meanings of symbols that were used to convey messages to the original viewers of those works of art. You should emerge with new appreciations and insights into cultures that were expressed in the art found in European cathedrals and galleries. You will learn “how to read”

these works of art.

Time & Dates: 1:30–3:30 pm, Thu., Feb. 25 Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25, Apr. 1

Course Fee: $18

Supplies: $10 due at the first class period.

Instructor: Shirley Sands, PhD

Coordinator: Gail Acree, 927-3933

BREAK TIME!Assistance is needed during our social breaks for coffee and snack set up in the Lagniappe Studies Unlimited Chapter. Please sign up for this small but vital activity! Since OLLI at LSU only provides coffee and lemonade, we rely on the membership to donate cookies and other treats.

During the spring semester there were over 400 members attending courses—that’s a lot of cups of coffee and lemonade! Your cheerful assistance will help our volunteers provide refreshments.

Want to volunteer or have questions?

Call Claire Fontenot, 225-753-1100

Thanks for helping!



Knitting for Beginners

Learn the basic techniques, materials and tools used in knitting. You will also learn how to cast on and how to knit, purl, increase and decrease stitches; understand basic information about yarn, needles and tools used in knitting, and practice reading directions. By the end of the course you will be ready to knit a scarf, baby blanket, simple cap, or other beginning projects. Bring a set of size 7 or 8 needles and a skein of worsted weight yarn for practice. Ten–inch needles are easier for beginners. Yarn will say “worsted” or “5 stitches to the inch” on the label. Yarn and needles are available at Michael’s, Hobby Lobby and Hancock Fabrics. Choose a color you love and

an inexpensive yarn for practicing.



Supplies: Supply list will be sent with confirmation receipt.

Instructor: Betsy Tackney

Coordinator: Dorothy LeJeune, 928-25122

Museums: The “Art” Behind the Exhibitions

The art is beautiful, the openings grand, the programs inspiring. But how did it get that way? Who made it happen? Where did they get all that stuff? Is it just me, or are museums changing? How much did it all cost? (And who paid?) If you have ever found yourself wondering what goes on after the gallery lights go out, this course is sure to satisfy your curiosity. Five museum professionals provide peeks into collecting, curating, preserving, prepping, programming, and financing the

LSU Museum of Art at the Shaw Center for the Arts.


Course Fee: $18

Location: LSU Museum of Art, 5th Floor of the Shaw Center for the Arts



Instructor: Victoria Cooke, Frances Huber, Kevin Salzman, Natalie Mault, Laura Gautreau

Coordinator: Joyce Siegel, 928-3700

The Whole Economy

The economy as a whole is the focus of this course. We will discuss national income and output, employment and unemployment, inflation and deflation, budget deficits and the national debt, and attempts to grow and stabilize the economy with fiscal and monetary policies (government and Federal Reserve System policies). The theories of John Maynard Keynes and Milton Friedman will be discussed. We will also touch on the recent/ongo-ing financial crisis and recession.


Course Fee: $18

Instructor: Nancy Sidener, PhD

Coordinator: Brenda LeBoeuf, 769-3414

“Joining this group is one of the

best experiences of my life. Not

only am I quenching my thirst

for knowledge, I’m meeting so

many wonderful people.”

—Marcia Correll


Felicianas Chapter SPRING 2010 SCHEDULE OF COURSES

Beginning Stained Glass

Learn the basics of making stained glass. Course includes glass cutting, copper foiling and soldering techniques. Lead techniques are also discussed. You will complete a piece of stained glass. Glass cuts and solder burns are a possibility; please do not wear shorts or open–toed shoes. Time & Dates: 9:00 am–12:00 pm, Tue., Feb. 23, Mar. 2, 9, 16


Supplies: Instructor will provide supplies. Supply fee of $45 is paid to the instructor on the first day of class. The supply fee includes a stained glass piece for participants to take home.

Location: War Veteran’s Home, Jackson, La

Instructor: Jane Price

Coordinator: Hilda Crangle, 634-2489

Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, Part I

Drawing students who have finished the first half of the course with Elizabeth Denton or Betty LeBauve are welcome. Also, any drawing students who are advanced and would like to review the characteristics and mea-surements of drawing the human face are encouraged to register. We will also explore the rules for drawing interiors and exteriors of rooms and buildings. Time & Dates: 9:30 am–12:30 pm, Tue., Feb. 23, Mar. 2, 9, 16


Supplies: List will be sent with registration confirmation

Required Text: The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, by Betty Edwards

Location: War Veteran’s Home, Jackson, La

Instructor: Elizabeth Denton

Coordinator: Mary Ann Stevens, 784-9013

Writing for Therapy

We all have our traumas and crosses to bear. Can writing

help? Sometimes we never know what we think until

we see what we write.

Time & Dates: 9:30 am–12:30 pm, Tue., Feb. 9


Instructor: Anne Butler

Coordinator: Charlotte McNamara, 634-2955

WORKSHOP (one day)

Except where noted, all courses will be held at First Baptist Church’s Old Fellowship Hall, Hwy 10, St. Francisville

Felicianas Chapter

MONDAY (SESSION I : 2/22–3/15)

TUESDAY (SESSION I : 2/23–3/16)

Great Decisions, Part I

Great Decisions, the centerpiece of the longest-running

civic education program in the United States devoted to

foreign affairs, empowers readers to discuss global issues

shaping U.S. foreign policy and the world. The briefing

book provides historical background, current U.S. policy

and alternative policy options, informative maps and

detailed graphs, suggested readings and resources, as

well as opinion ballots for each topic. Featured topics

for 2010: Special Envoys, Preventing Genocide, Global

Crime, U.S.-China Security Relations, Global Financial Cri-

sis, Russia and Its Neighbors, Persian Gulf, Peace Building

and Conflict Resolution.

Time & Dates: 9:30–11:30 am, Mon., Feb. 22, Mar. 1, 8, 15

Course Fee: $25 (includes the Great Decisions Briefing Book)

Course Maximum: 15

Coordinator: Kathleen Harris, 634-9851, Paul Stevens, 784-9013


Except where noted, all Felicianas Chapter courses will be held at First Baptist Church’s Old Fellowship Hall, Hwy 10, St. Francisville

Felicianas Chapter

Bird Watching in Louisiana

Learn about the migration patterns and distribution of birds native to the southeastern United States. Discuss migration and distribution of neo-tropical songbirds, hummingbirds and bluebirds. Review field guides, and photography, binoculars and scopes. We will end with a picnic to The Nature Conservancy’s Mary Ann Brown Preserve to view nest boxes and active birds nesting and to practice birding using bird–watching equipment. Bring your own or try the samples that will be on hand. Participants are encouraged to bring their personal bird

guides. Note course dates.

Time & Dates: 9:30–11:30 am, Thu., Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25

Course Fee: $18

Instructor: Dave Cagnolatti and Dennis Demcheck

Coordinator: Cathy Troy, 635-4356

Stargazing for Beginners

The joys and beauty of the night sky are waiting for you. Our emphasis will be on observing the stars in the night sky. Learn to recognize major constellations, planets and some important deep sky objects such as galaxies, star clusters, nebula and double stars. We will discuss the life cycle of stars, the vast distances involved and the structure of the universe. Various instruments for stargazing, including binoculars, telescopes and star charts to help find our way, will be covered. Bring your

own binoculars and lawn chairs.

Time & Dates: 7:00–9:00 pm, Thu., Feb. 25, Mar. 4, 11, 18

Course Fee: $18

Instructor: Arthur Majorie

Coordinator: Darlene Reaves, 784-0562

THURSDAY (SESSION I : 2/25–3/25)

OLLI at LSU has no academic

prerequisites. There are no

exams, no grades—just a

passion for lifelong learning.

WEDNESDAY (SESSION I : 2/24–3/17)

Women of the Bible: Old Testament

Learn about women who are part of the literature of the Old Testament. Some are quite well known and others very insignificant, but all played a role in some event. An overview of the role of women at that stage of history shows quite an inconsistency in how women were perceived and treated. The background and the roles of several women mentioned in the bible will be discussed in each class. Some of the women included: Eve, Sari/ Sarah, Rebakah, Rachel, Zipporah, Asenah, Bathsheba,

Esther and Vashti, Joel and Deborah, Rahab, and Ruth.

Time & Dates: 9:30–11:30 am, Wed., Feb. 24, Mar. 3, 10, 17

Course Fee: $18

Instructor: Joe Ratcliff

Coordinator: Connie Odom, 635-9904


Felicianas Chapter SPRING 2010 SCHEDULE OF COURSES

MONDAY (SESSION I I : 4/5–4/26) TUESDAY (SESSION I I : 4/6–4/27)

Eating Your Way Across South Louisiana

Anne Butler’s books have been called gastronomic tour guides, combining history and culture with cooking, and showing us that we really are what we eat. Join us on a fattening fling from the River Road plantations through the Cajun swamps and prairies. Refreshments will fea-ture fabulous recipes from the areas we are studying. Time & Dates: 9:30–11:30 am, Tue., Apr. 6, 13, 20, 27


Optional Text: Audubon Plantation Cookbook, Plantation Cookbook, Acadian Plantation Cookbook, River Road Plantation Cookbook

Instructor: Anne Butler

Coordinator: Margot Phillips, 635-2056

Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, Part II

Drawing students who have finished the first half of the course with Elizabeth Denton or Betty LeBauve are welcome. Also, any drawing students who are advanced and would like to review the characteristics and mea-surements of drawing the human face are encouraged to register. We will also explore the rules for drawing interiors and exteriors of rooms and buildings. Time & Dates: 9:30 am–12:30 pm, Tue., Apr. 6, 13, 20, 27


Required Text: The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, by Betty Edwards

Instructor: Elizabeth Denton

Coordinator: Mary Ann Stevens, 784-9013

Great Decisions, Part II

Great Decisions, the centerpiece of the longest-running

civic education program in the United States devoted to

foreign affairs, empowers readers to discuss global issues

shaping U.S. foreign policy and the world. The briefing

book provides historical background, current U.S. policy

and alternative policy options, informative maps and de-

tailed graphs, suggested readings and resources, as well

as opinion ballots for each topic. Featured topics for

2010: Special Envoys, Preventing Genocide, Global Crime,

U.S.-China Security Relations, Global Financial Crisis, Rus-

sia and Its Neighbors, Persian Gulf, Peace Building and

Conflict Resolution.

Time & Dates: 9:30–11:30 am, Mon., Apr. 5, 12, 19, 26

Course Fee: $18 (does not include the Great Decisions Briefing Book)

Course Maximum: 15

Coordinator: Kathleen Harris, 634-9851, Paul Stevens, 784-9013


Except where noted, all Felicianas Chapter courses will be held at First Baptist Church’s Old Fellowship Hall, Hwy 10, St. Francisville

Felicianas Chapter

WEDNESDAY (SESSION I I : 4/7–4/28)

THURSDAY (SESSION I I : 4/8–4/29)

The Great Depression: 1929–1941

We shall examine the origins of the Great Depression in the aftermath of the Great War and the policies of the 1920s. In 1929, the tornado on Wall Street in October spread rapidly throughout a deflating economy, hitting bottom in 1932. Then came the New Deal, which both worked and failed, but was too small and narrow to end the Depression. What policies could not do, World War II could, and the Depression ended as the fighting began.

There will be stuff.

Time & Dates: 9:30–11:30 am, Wed., Apr. 7, 14, 21, 28

Course Fee: $18

Instructor: James Hardy

Coordinator: Arlene Folmar, 635-9851

The History of the Spanish in the Felicianas

In this in-depth study of Spanish West Florida, we will concentrate on the Feliciana Parishes. We will discuss the early challenges of the founding settlers of Clinton, St. Francisville and Jackson, their folklore, period dress and

the rich Spanish influence in the Felicianas.

Time & Dates: 9:30–11:30 am, Thu., Apr. 8, 15, 22, 29


Locations: Oakley Plantation, Audubon State Historic Site, St. Francisville

Instructor: Daniel Wilcox

Coordinator: Katie Smith, 635-3521

The Felicianas chapter of OLLI

at LSU follow the policy of the

West Feliciana Parish Schools

with regard to school closings in

times of inclement weather. If the

public schools are closed because

of weather conditions or other

emergencies, our courses will also

be cancelled. You will be able to get

closing announcements

from TV or radio news.

BAD WEATHER CONDITIONS

Except where noted, all St. James Chapter courses will be held at St. James Place, 333 Lee Drive

St. James Chapter


Go Down, Moses

Go Down Moses (1924), a novel comprised of seven sto-ries (including “The Bear”), tells the story of the McCaslin family in Faulkner’s Yoknapatawpha County, Mississippi. The family has white and mixed race branches. Lucius Quinttus Catrothers McCaslin, born in Carolina, around 1800 establishes the McCaslin plantation in Mississippi and later fathers children with women he held in slavery. The time of the novel spans from 1859 (the first story, “Was”, presents an episode in the “courtship” of Ike’s parents) to about 1940, when Faulkner began writing it. This great work has comic and tragic dimensions, as it reflects essential aspects of American history, experience, and self-understanding. Time & Dates: 9:30–11:30 am, Wed., Feb. 24, Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31


Required Text: William Faulkner, Go Down, Moses (Vintage Publishers, 1991). Paperback edition 383 pages. The book may be purchased through a local bookseller or online. An original Modern Library edition of the novel with the same number of pages is also available online for about the same cost as the paperback and may be found locally.

Motion Picture Production in Louisiana, Part I

Explore the history of film-making in Louisiana from its inception in the late 1800s through today. Included will be anecdotes, fun quizzes, fun surveys and a plethora of headlines and articles dating back over a century. Of particular interest will be Louisiana initiatives during the 60s and 70s that caught the attention of Hollywood. Time & Dates: 3:00–5:00 pm, Tue., Apr. 6, 13, 20, 27


Location: St. James Place, Theatre Room

Instructor: Jerry Leggio

Coordinator: Carmel Mask, 761-1678

TUESDAY

THURSDAY

WEDNESDAY

Comparative Religions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam Under the Tent of Abraham

We will explore how these three major Western faiths approach issues such as Biblical truth, sin and salvation,

God, life after death and the nature of the soul.


Course Fee: $18

Required Text: Bible

Location: St. James Place, Card Room

Instructor: Rabbi Barry Weinstein

Coordinator: Noelle and Paul Lancaster, 819-1871

Location: St. James Place, Poker Room

Instructor: James Babin, PhD

Coordinator: Louise Couvillion, 769-2380



Except where noted, all St. James Chapter courses will be held at St. James Place, 333 Lee Drive

St. James Chapter

FRIDAY

Introduction to Computers

Want to know how to get started using a computer? This basic course will cover how to turn a computer on and off; creating, editing, and saving documents; selecting your font size and color; creating an e–mail account; sending, receiving, storing and printing e–mail messages; adding and deleting e–mail addresses and creating a list of your contacts. Participants will have computers to

learn on.

Time & Dates: 9:30–10:30 am, Fri., Feb. 26, Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26, Apr. 2




Coordinator: Don Leinweber, 757-1043

Surfing 101: Introduction to the Internet

This course will cover the basics of the Internet, including searching and browsing, saving and organizing favorite websites, and saving and printing web pages and images. We will also explore the exciting possibilities of the Internet in the areas of music, language, and over-the-Internet telephone communication. Participants will

have computers to learn on.

Time & Dates: 10:30–11:30 am, Fri., Feb. 26, Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26 Apr. 2




Coordinator: Don Leinweber, 757-1043

Great Decisions

Great Decisions, the centerpiece of the longest-running civic education program in the United States devoted to foreign affairs, empowers readers to discuss global issues shaping U.S. foreign policy and the world. The briefing book provides historical background, current U.S. policy and alternative policy options, informative maps and detailed graphs, suggested readings and resources, as well as opinion ballots for each topic. Featured topics for 2010: Special Envoys, Preventing Genocide, Global Crime, U.S.-China Security Relations, Global Financial Crisis, Russia and Its Neighbors, Persian Gulf, Peace

Building and Conflict Resolution.

Time & Dates: 1:30–3:30 pm, Fri., Feb. 26, Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26, Apr. 2, 9, 16

Course Fee: $25, (includes the Great Decisions Briefing Book)

Course Maximum: 25

Location: Convocation Room

Coordinator: Mickie Chubbuck, 767-3921, Nancy Sidener, 923-2005

PHOTOS OF MEMBERS!

This Spring Bulletin and the Membership Directory have photos of OLLI at LSU members. We’d like to include more OLLI at LSU members in future issues of the course bulletin. If you’d like to be included, contact the OLLI office at 225-578-6763.


Instructor Biographies

Edith Babin, MA, is a retired LSU English teacher. She was awarded two university grants to develop a course in memoir writing and won an award for her memoir writing class in 2006. She received her MA from Duke University.

James Babin, PhD,, is a retired professor of English at LSU. He received his BA from LSU and MA and PhD from Duke University. His areas of interest are American literature, litera-ture and religion, and the work of the political philosopher Eric Voegelin.

Thomas Beard, PhD, Alumni Professor Emeritus of Economics, LSU, taught monetary econom-ics at LSU for many years. He holds BA and MS degrees from LSU and a PhD from Duke University. Dr. Beard is also an opera enthusiast and collector of opera recordings.

Robert Blumberg, BS, has been a financial advisor for 51 years.

Jim Bolner, Sr., PhD, is a professor emeritus of political science. ( LSU) He received BS and MA degrees from LSU and a PhD degree in political science from the University of Virginia. His fields of special interest are U.S. constitutional law and constitutional history. For the past decade he has offered courses for Lagniappe Studies Unlimited on political topics and on digital photography.

Anne Butler, MA, is the author of more than a dozen books, many of them focused on the history and cultural heritage of her native Louisiana. She lives in St. Francisville where she writes, conducts home tours, and runs a popular bed and breakfast on her family plantation. Anne has a B.A. from Sweet Briar College in Virginia and an MA from Humboldt College in California.

Dave Cagnolatt is manager of state govern-ment affairs, Southeast U.S. for ConocoPhillips. He serves on the board of directors of Louisiana Midcontinent Oil and Gas Association, As-sociation of Louisiana Lobbyists, Baton Rouge Audubon Society, Camp Fire Organization Big River Council, Louisiana Landowners Association and the Louisiana Bayou Bluebird Society.

Peter Callery, SJ, taught high school for 36 years. His avid interest in the power of story-sharing arises from his experiences in teaching and preaching. He gives retreats at Manresa House of Retreats in Convent, La.

Madeleine Campbell is a native of Algiers, educated in France, University of Algiers, and the U.S.; experienced teacher of French in private schools, and the Peace Corps Training Center.

Fr. John Carville has been a professor of theo-logical ethics, at Notre Dame Seminary Graduate School of Theology for 10 years; taught at Loyola Institute of Pastoral Studies – Summer Program; served as a guest lecturer at the LSU Dept. of Re-ligious Studies, Seynaeve Lecturer for Philosophy 230; Bioethics, spring 2009; columnist for the Catholic Commentator; with articles published in various magazines; a former board of trustees member, Our Lady of the Lake Medical Center; Chairman of the hospital ethics committee.

Victoria Cooke, MA, is the assistant director for curatorial affairs at LSU Museum of Art. She received her MA in art history from Tulane University and is a doctoral candidate at the University of Delaware. She has served as an adjunct professor at Tulane University and Loyola University in New Orleans teaching classes including Baroque Art, Romanticism in Art, Im-pressionism and Post-Impressionism. Ms. Cook worked at the Delaware Art Museum and the Hermann-Grima and Gallier Historic Homes and as curator at the New Orleans Museum of Art.

J. M. Cox has taught life-writing for 15 years and publishes student memoirs.

Anne-Marie Davis, BA, has a degree in com-mercial art. She has traveled extensively in Europe, Africa, the South Pacific and the United States. She received her AA from Delgado Col-lege and her BA from the University of Nice in France.

Dennis Demcheck is a hydrologist for the U.S. Geological Survey. He is a member of the Baton Rouge Audubon Society and handles the Christmas bird count for hummingbirds.

Elizabeth Denton, BA, is a professional artist and teacher of art; certified in teaching “Draw-ing on the Right Side of the Brain.” She brings many years of experience and enthusiasm to the classroom, and has the ability to focus on each individual’s skills and to help develop them to their full potential. She holds a BA in fine arts.

Veronica Dzugan, PhD, taught at Millsaps College from 1999-2007. She received her PhD in Germanic studies from University of Florida.

Claire Fontenot, RN, is a master gardener who coordinates volunteers at the Baton Rouge Botanic Garden, Windrush Gardens, La House, and other areas of interest. She received her RN from the University of South-western Louisiana.

Lara Gautreau, BA, became the first art edu-cation Coordinator at the LSU Museum of Art, where she develops education programs based on the museum’s exhibitions. Ms. Gautreau earned a Bachelor of Arts, in art education, from Wichita State University, Kansas (1993). She taught for four years in the public schools before moving to museum education in 1997 at the Louisiana Art and Science Museum.



Dan Gill, MS, is a well-known author and provides gardening information around the state through the mass media and online. He is associate professor (consumer horticulture) in the School of Plant Environmental and Soil Sciences at the LSU AgCenter. He received his MS from LSU.

James Hardy, Jr., PhD, is a professor of Euro-pean history, LSU Honors College. He received his PhD from the University of Pennsylvania.

Frances Huber, MA, is the assistant director for collections management and has been with the LSU Museum of Art since 2001. Previously, she was registrar at the Indiana University Art Mu-seum, Bloomington, and associate registrar at the Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, Maryland. She earned a Bachelor of Arts, ancient stud-ies, Honors, from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County and a Master of Arts, classical archaeology, from Indiana University.

Margaret Koai is a private painting instructor with 10 years of experience.

Art Landry, BS, is president emeritus, American Camellia Society and director of the Interna-tional Camellia Society. He received his BS in physics from LSU.

Jerry Leggio is a retired contract research coordinator for Gulf South Research Institute and is a well-known local actor who has been in numerous movies and stage productions. He designed the casting system for the Louisiana State Employment Service, won a Louisiana State Science Foundation project entitled “Development of the Motion Picture Industry in Louisiana” that received national acclaim and resulted in the formation of the Louisiana Film Commission.

Tim Lloyd is a native of Baton Rouge. He attended the Baton Rouge Fine Arts Academy as well as the Liliedahl School of Classical Oil Painting. His works have been juried into local and national shows. He is a member of and currently exhibits with the Louisiana Arts and Artist Guild.

Roberta Van Zandt Loflin, BA, studied watercolor, drawing and color theory at the Art League School in Alexandria, VA., and commu-nication design at Northern Virginia Community College. Roberta has been teaching watercolor courses since 2003 through the Lagniappe Studies Unlimited Chapter, LSU Student Union Leisure Courses, and Louisiana Art and Artists Guild. She has served as president of the Loui-siana Art and Artists Guild, and volunteers with “Opening Doors;” a children’s summer mural program. She received a BA in art history and theory from George Washington University.

Arthur Majorie, BS, MS, MS+30, taught physics and math for 12 years and served as a principal for 18 years in Orleans and Jefferson Parishes. He has been stargazing for 40 years.

Fara D. Mabrey, BS, is a native of Italy. She has taught Italian and French in Italian and French schools and worked as an interpreter for military personnel stationed in Italy.

Denise Magnat, BA, in education from the Uni-versity of Algiers, Algeria, North Africa. She has been a Lagniappe Studies Unlimited member for four years, has taught French as a foreign language to all age groups for 37 years, in sev-eral countries in Africa, Europe, and the South Pacific, in Paris, and in a few states in the U.S.

Marchita Mauck, PhD, is a professor of art his-tory at the LSU School of Art.

Natalie Mault, MA, is assistant curator at the LSU Museum of Art. Ms. Mault has a BA from Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois and an MA in art history from LSU. Since joining the museum in2006, she has been sole curator and in-house curator for numerous exhibitions.

Alison McFarland, PhD, is an assistant profes-sor of musicology at LSU. She holds a B.A. degree from Chapman College, and M.A. and PhD degrees from University of California, Santa Barbara.

Valerie Myers earned her PhD in clinical psychology from Drexel University. She is a faculty instructor at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center. Her current research interests focus on behavioral factors in weight loss and maintenance, and translational research for use in primary care setting with a focus on obesity and diabetes.

Edmund O’Rourke has thirty-seven years of experience in research and teaching horticul-ture.

Miriam Overton, MA, has taught courses in religious studies, medieval philosophy, and continuing education courses for the Anglican Diocese of Huron, Ontario and the Osher Life-long Learning Institute at LSU. She has lectured on various topics for Foundations, Consultants in Ethics and Values, a firm which provided eth-ics consulting services to health-care and other sectors. She received her master’s in religious studies from Huron University, University of Western Ontario – London, Ontario.

Allen Owings, PhD, received his PhD in hor-ticulture from Mississippi State University. Dr. Owings is a professor of horticulture at the LSU Ag Center.



Ron Perritt, PhD, is a retired electrical engineer who worked for many years at Dow Chemical in the area of process control. He was a teacher in the electrical engineering department at LSU for over ten years. Professor Perritt has a master of theological studies degree from Emory University in Atlanta. He is a member of University Baptist Church in Baton Rouge where he has taught theology and Bible study for almost forty years.

Jan Price has been working in stained glass, copperfoil and lead techniques for over 15 years. She has taught in Birmingham, Alabama.

Joe H. Ratcliff, ThM, is the pastor of First Baptist Church in St. Francisville. He received a BA from Mississippi College and also holds a BD, MRE and ThM from New Orleans Baptist Seminary.

Darlene Reaves, MAST, has taught at the New Orleans Center for Science and Math and West Feliciana High School and recently retired after 31 years of teaching science. She holds a MAST (Master of Arts in Science Teaching) and is National Board Certified in earth science.

Bob Robinson, PhD, has a wide background in structural linguistics, theater, and Plato’s thought, plus much teaching, and more impor-tant, learning experience.

Kevin Salzman, MFA, is the LSU Museum of Art’s preparator. A printmaker, Mr. Salzman earned a BA in fine arts photography from California State University, Fullerton, and his MFA from University of Colorado.

Shirley Sands, PhD, is historian and archivist for Chef John Folse & Company.

Nancy Sidener, PhD, earned her BA at Uni-versity of California, Berkeley, and her PhD at University of California, Davis. Before retir-ing, she taught economics at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, and part-time at LSU, while directing the Louisiana Council for Economic Education.

Judith Lanoux Smith has worked as a geneal-ogist for 35 years and a genealogical instructor for 15 years. She is a retired computer science specialist and was part of the development team for The Master Genealogist software program. She was also assistant sysop of the Roots Forum at CompuServe, in the pre-World Wide Web days. She has been a trustee of the Louisiana Genealogical & Historical Society and is examining genealogist for the Society’s “First Families of Louisiana” program. She is an ac-tive volunteer at WeRelate.org.

Michael K. Smith is a retired librarian and archivist with 30 years’ professional experience in the Dallas Public Library, especially in local history and records, and 40 years pursuing ge-nealogical research. He also was an assistant sysop in the Roots Forum at CompuServe and was involved in the development of The Master Genealogist. He is a volunteer administrator on WeRelate, the genealogy Wiki. He has been editor for ten years of the Louisiana Genealogi-cal & Historical Society’s quarterly Louisiana Genealogical Register.

Leon Standifer, PhD, has thirty-seven years of experience in research and teaching horticul-ture.

Betsy Tackney, RN, MS, is a retired SLU nurs-ing professor who has been knitting for fun and relaxation since her grandmother taught her to knit when she was 4 years old. She has taught knitting to large and small groups too many times to count and has taken numerous knitting courses. Betsy really enjoys being a member of Lagniappe.

Eugene Tims, DSC, is a professor emeritus in electrical engineering. He received his DSC from Washington University.

Rev. Dr. Julius R. “Tip” Tipton, ThM, is a retired University professor, and Pastor of the Presbyterian Church, USA, currently retired. He has published 17 choral music pieces, two hymn tunes, written several articles in profes-sional journals and numerous reviews.

Francis W. Vanderwall, Ma, M.Div, PhD, teaches theology at Our Lady of the Lake Col-lege. He directs retreats and workshops on spirituality, prayer and various aspects of the psychology of religion across the nation. He specializes in motivation for radical change in human behavior as a result of spiritual conver-sion experiences. He is a spiritual director, and was a Jesuit of the New Orleans province for many years. He is the author of five books and has taught in the LSU School of Social Work. He received his M.Div. from Jesuit School of Theol-ogy, Berkley, California.

Rabbi Barry L. Weinstein, DD, is an ad-junct instructor of Holocaust at Baton Rouge Community College. He is rabbi emeritus of Congregation B’nai Israel, Baton Rouge and rabbi of Temple Shalom in Lafayette, Louisiana. He received his BA from Union College and his BA, MS, and DD from Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion in Ohio.

Daniel Wilcox, BS, is a master interpreter at Oakley Plantation with a wide range of knowledge focusing on the living aspects of plantation life.


LAGNIAPPE STUDIES UNLIMITED CHAPTER

2010 ADVISORY COUNCIL

CHAIREmily Hubbard

VICE CHAIR Nabil Saad

MEMBERSTommy Beard Ned Borie Jo Ann Fryling Carolyn Gassen Mitch Hollier (Past President) Mary Johnson Marilyn Kramer Judy Miller Barbara Quirk Charles Stuts

2010 COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS CURRICULUM Louis Leggio Marcia Correll

MEMBERSHIP/PUBLICITY TBA

HOSPITALITY Jeanette Marino

E-NOTES Trish Kaplan

COFFEE & LAGNIAPPE TBA

FIELD TRIP Marcia Correll

OLLI at LSU REP Tom Moore Emily Hubbard

ST. JAMES CHAPTER


CO-CHAIRSRosemary Barham Don Leinweber

MEMBERSEleanor Barry Mickie Chubbuck A.B. Clark Louise Couvillion Ed Curry Susan Dawson Noell Lanchaster Don Leinweber Catherine Martin Carmel Mask Judith Najolia Marilyn Rosenson Eugene Tims Jeanne Tims

2010 COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS CURRICULUM Louise Couvillion

PUBLICITY Judie Dunigan

ST. JAMES PLACE STAFF Sybil Cox Angéla Guinchard

OLLI at LSU REP Eugene Tims

FELICIANAS CHAPTER


OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING AT LSU

LSU Continuing Education

1225 Pleasant Hall, Baton Rouge, LA 70803

Phone: (225) 578-6763

Fax: (225) 578-7533

E–mail: [email protected]

Web site: www.outreach.lsu.edu/OLLI

OLLI AT LSU STAFFDoreen Maxcy PhD, Director

Diana Wells, Coordinator

About the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at LSU

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at LSU

(OLLI at LSU) was established in 2007

as a membership-based community of

mature adults who love learning and

enjoy spending time with like-minded

individuals. At present there are three

chapters: Lagniappe Studies Unlimited

Chapter in Baton Rouge, Felicianas

Chapter in St. Francisville, and St. James

Chapter in Baton Rouge. Our mission is

to foster lifelong learning and indi-

vidual growth for learners ages 50 and

over by creating intellectually stimulat-

ing learning opportunities that enrich

their lives. We welcome anyone that

is interested in becoming a member.

Membership is $40 per year and entitles

a member to enroll in as many courses

as he/she desires throughout the year.

LSU Continuing Education has received

its third $100,000 grant from the Ber-

nard Osher Foundation for the pur-

pose of establishing an Osher Lifelong

Learning Institute at LSU. All chapters

offer programs within the new institute

that address the learning interests and

needs of the age 50–plus population.

CO-CHAIRSArlene Folmar Josette Lester

MEMBERS Jane Dietrich Kathleen Harris Pat Heurtin Charlottee McNamara Fred Mendenhall Milly Morgan Glenn Phillips Jim Soileau Mary Ann Stevens Paul Stevens Debbie Thomas Carolyn Thornton Cathy Troy

2010 COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS CURRICULUM Josette Lester

REFRESHMENTSArlene Folmar

MARKETINGJane Dietrich

COURSE COORDINATORKathleen Harris

FIELD TRIPFred Mendenhall

E-NOTESJosette Lester

OLLI at LSU REP Pat Heurtin Glenn Phillips

OLLI at LSU

Come learn with us!


9:00-11:00 9:00-11:00

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Special Topics for Gardeners

Old Masters –Floral Still Life

French History

Advanced French

Life Writing

Genealogy Research in the 21st Century

Beginning Digital Photography

Discovering Geology Great Decisions

Behind the Scenes of LSU Athletics

Nationalism in Music

The Origins of Philosophy Memoirs of the Great Depression

The Importance of Stories in our Lives

An 18th Opera Season

Chinese Ink Painting

9:00-12:00 9:00-12:00 9:00-12:00

9:30-11:30 9:30-11:30 9:30-11:30 9:30-11:30

11:30-1:30 11:30-1:30 11:30-1:30 11:30-1:30

1:30-3:30 1:30-3:30 1:30-3:30 1:30-3:30

1:00-4:00

2010 Spring Schedule of Courses

Lagniappe Studies Unlimited Courses Except where noted, all courses are held at Broadmoor United Methodist Church, 10230 Mollylea Dr., Baton Rouge.

Jeremiah, Job & Jesus on God and Human

Suffering

Knitting Intermediate

*PLEASE REFER TO COURSE DESCRIPTIONS FOR EXACT COURSE DATES AND LOCATIONS

Practical German

Perspective in Watercolor

Beginning Watercolor

Early Christian and Byzantine Art

God in a Box

Investing in Securities

The Parables of Jesus

The Whole Economy

French Conversation

Iconography: How to Read a Painting

2:00-4:00

French Now for Beginners

The Gospel of Luke

Understanding the Energy Problem

Mosaics

Lawn Chair Gardening

French Now Magnifique Harry Potter and the Dreaded Dissection

Living Well

Passport to Italy

Knitting for Beginners

LSU Museum of Art

FIELD TRIP: April 11-15, 2010

Traveling the Geologic Highway


2010 Spring Schedule of Courses

William Faulkner’s Go Down Moses

Motion Picture Productionin Louisiana, Pt. I

9:30 - 11:30 am 9:00 - 11:00 am 9:30 - 10:30 am


Comparative Religions: Judaism, Christianity

and Islam

St. James Chapter Courses All courses are held at St. James Place, 333 Lee Dr., Baton Rouge.

Women of the Bible: Old Testament

Beginning Stained Glass


Bird Watching in Louisiana

Felicianas Chapter Courses Except where noted, all courses are held at the First Baptist Church’s Old Fellowship Hall, Hwy 10, St. Francisville.

Great Decisions, Part I

9:30 - 11:30 am 9:30 - 11:30 am 9:30 - 11:30 am 9:30 - 12:30 pm

9:30 - 11:30 am 9:00 - 12:00 pm 9:30 - 11:30 am 9:30 - 12:30 pm

Great Decisions, Part II Eating Your Way Across South Louisiana

The Great Depression The History of the Spanish in the Felicianas

Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, Part I

*PLEASE REFER TO COURSE DESCRIPTION FOR COURSE LOCATIONS

*PLEASE REFER TO COURSE DESCRIPTION FOR EXACT COURSE DATES

9:30 - 12:00 pm 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Stargazing for Beginners

Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, Part II

9:30 - 12:00 pm

Session I : Spring 2010

Session II : Spring 2010

Introduction to Computers

Surfing 101: Intro to the Internet

Great Decisions

10:30 - 11:30 am

1:30 - 3:30 pm

3:00 - 5:00 pm

WORKSHOP: Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Writing for Therapy—9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Registration

ENTER YOUR INFORMATIONI would like to join or renew my membership. Please select a Chapter:

Name

Address

Phone Number

E-mail


Felcianas Chapter

St. James Chapter

(Please refer to the registration information on the inside back cover.)

(For membership dues, please make check for $40, or $20 Special Spring

Membership, payable to LSU Foundation.)

MONDAYAdvanced French ............................................................... $ 18Behind the Scenes of LSU Athletics ................................... $18French History ................................................................... $18Life Writing ....................................................................... $18Practical German for Beginners ......................................... $18

TUESDAYBeginning Digital Photography ......................................... $18Beginning Watercolor ........................................................ $33French Conversation ......................................................... $18French for Beginners ......................................................... $18French Now Magnifique .................................................... $18Genealogy Research in the 21st Century .......................... $18 The Gospel of Luke ............................................................ $18Jeremiah, Job & Jesus… .................................................. $18 Nationalism in Music ........................................................ $18 The Origins of Philosophy.................................................. $18The Parables of Jesus ........................................................ $18The Whole Economy .......................................................... $18 Understanding the Energy Problem .................................. $18

WEDNESDAYChinese Ink Painting ......................................................... $33Discovering Geology ......................................................... $18Early Christian and Byzantine Art ...................................... $18God in a Box ..................................................................... $18The Importance of Stories in Our Lives .............................. $18Living Well: A Wellness Series on Emotional Health .......... $18Memoirs of the Great Depression ..................................... $18Old Masters–Floral Still Life .............................................. $33Passport to Italy ................................................................ $18Special Topics for Gardeners ............................................. $18

THURSDAYAn 18th Opera Season ...................................................... $18Great Decisions ................................................................. $25Harry Potter and the Dreaded Dissection .......................... $18Iconography: how to Read a Painting ............................... $18Investing in Securities ....................................................... $18

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Knitting for Beginners ....................................................... $18Knitting Intermediate ........................................................ $18Lawn Chair Gardening ...................................................... $18Mosaics ............................................................................. $33Museums: The Art Behind the Exhibitions ......................... $18Perspective in Watercolor .................................................. $33FIELD TRIP: Traveling the Geologic Highway ..................... $50

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WORKSHOP: Writing for Therapy ....................................... $10

MONDAY - Session I Great Decisions, Part I ....................................................... $25

TUESDAY - Session I Beginning Stained Glass ................................................... $35Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, Part I ................... $35

WEDNESDAY - Session I Women of the Bible: Old Testament .................................. $18

THURSDAY - Session IBird Watching in Louisiana ............................................... $18Stargazing for Beginners ................................................... $18

MONDAY - Session II Eating Your Way Across South Louisiana ........................... $18Great Decisions, Part II ...................................................... $18

TUESDAY - Session II Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, Part II .................. $35

WEDNESDAY - Session II The Great Depression ........................................................ $18

THURSDAY - Session IIThe History of the Spanish in the Felicianas ...................... $18

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TUESDAYMotion Picture Production in Louisiana, Pt. I .................... $18

WEDNESDAYWilliam Faulkner’s Go Down Moses .................................. $18

THURSDAYComparative Religions: Judaism, Christianity… ............... $ 18

FRIDAYGreat Decisions ................................................................ $ 25Introduction to Computers ............................................... $ 18Surfing 101: Introduction to the Internet ......................... $ 18

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Presently, volunteers are needed during the spring in the following areas (please check any that you might be willing to assist):

HOSPITALITY

1. I will help make coffee and clean up during the breaks on these dates:

2. I will bring cookies on these dates:

3. I will serve as a welcomer/greeter to the facility on these dates:

E-NOTES

1. I will collect information concerning events or happenings that might be interesting to the members and write these up to then be distributed to the membership every couple of weeks:

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

MEMBERSHIP / PUBLICITY

1. I will assist the Membership/Publicity committee in the following ways:

a. Identify potential new members and invite them to Coffees

b. Identify associations that have members who might be interested in receiving information about the OLLI at LSU

c. Serve on the Membership/Publicity committee

OTHER

OLLI at LSU is a member–driven organization. If you would like to volunteer to teach, coordinate courses, or serve on other committees (Curriculum, Editorial, Field Trips, Coffee & Lagnaippe, or Organizational Liaison) please indicate your interest(s):

We welcome your ideas and suggestions. Please feel free to attach additional information sheets.

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unique cultural settings in the nation. Visit www.lsu.edu/flagship to chart LSU’s path to national prominence.

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WELCOME TO OLLI AT LSU Our mission is to foster accessible lifelong learning and individual growth for learners ages 50 and over by creating intellectually stimulating learning opportunities that enrich their lives. We welcome anyone that is interested in becoming a member. Membership is $40 per year and entitles a person to register in an unlimited number of OLLI at LSU courses over a 12-month period. To become a member, please complete the registration form and mail your check for $40 to the LSU Foundation and mail to the address listed below.

Questions? Call the OLLI office at 225-578-6763 or visit our Web site at: www.outreach.lsu.edu/olli

Course Fees• For Web, phone or fax registration, you may use

Visa, Mastercard, Discover or American Express.

• For mail registration, make check or money order payable to LSU or include your credit card

information on your registration form.

• Returned check charge: A returned check charge of $25 will be added to your registration fee if your payment is returned unpaid by your bank for insufficient funds.

• Course fees are noted in the course description.

• Online registrations will receIve e–mail confirmations.

Membership FeesYour yearly membership fee of $40 is payable by check only and must be made payable to the LSU Foundation. This is a non-refundable, tax deductable donation. Course fees and field-excursion fees should be made payable to LSU. Mail your check(s) to:

OLLI at LSULSU Continuing Education1225 Pleasant HallBaton Rouge, LA 70803

Refund and Cancellation PoliciesIf your plans change, please let us know 5 business days prior to the course start date. There are no penalties for substitution or cancellation prior to the first course meeting. No cancellations will be accepted after a course begins.

If you are signing up for only one class, and it is cancelled, you may choose other courses, but the membership fee will not be refunded. NOTE: All courses with less than the required minimum enrollment will be cancelled before the semester begins. Coordinators will notify applicants and instructors of cancellations as soon as possible. If you are interested in a course, it is very important that you register as early as possible.

LSU reserves the right to cancel or make changes in courses. If a course is cancelled, the entire fee is refunded.

R E G I S T R A T I O N I N F O R M A T I O N

Online RegistrationUsing Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express, register for a course day or night at our web site: www.outreach.lsu.edu/olli

Phone RegistrationUsing Visa, Mastercard, Discover or American Express only. Call between 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday Phone: 225-578-2500

Fax RegistrationUsing Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express, fax your completed registration form to: Fax: 225-578-3090

Mail Registration*

Mail completed registration form with check, money order or credit card information to:

OLLI at LSULSU Continuing Education1225 Pleasant Hall, LSUBaton Rouge, LA 70803-1520

* Your registration form and payment should be received one week or more before the first course meeting.

Walk-In Registration2147 Pleasant Hall, LSU Campus (Dalrymple Dr. at Highland Rd.)8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday

Accommodations for Persons with DisabilitiesPhone: 225-578-6763TDD: 225-578-9126

Registration is easier than you think.

I do this for me! OLLI courses charge

my batteries.

Research says to

challenge your brain.

At OLLI we create

the courses we want.

OLLI is like a big

supportive family.

OLLI is for people who like

to learn. No tests or

grades...It’s such a treat!

I always feel better after

taking an OLLI course.

Come learn with us!www.outreach.lsu.edu/OLLI

I love OLLI! You meet such

interesting people here.

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