Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
Winter 2015 Course Catalog
www.olliatwvu.org
Who We Are
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at West Virginia
University, known as OLLI at WVU, provides programs and
educational opportunities designed for adults 50 and over.
OLLI at WVU is a membership organization within the School of
Public Health at West Virginia University that recognizes the
unique experiences, capabilities, and wisdom of mature members
of the community. OLLI at WVU emphasizes the sharing of
ideas through peer learning, member participation and
collaborative leadership.
During four terms each year, OLLI at WVU offers day and
evening courses, lectures, seminars and field trips in such areas as
music, literature, art, science, politics, nature, history, health,
medicine and economics. Live drama, movies and special interest
groups add to the choices.
Courses are developed and taught by volunteers from the
community who are passionate about their topics, avocations and
interests, and love to share their ideas.
Most courses are taught in the OLLI classrooms at the
Mountaineer Mall. Others are held at off-campus locations, such
as the Morgantown Dance Studio, the Village at Heritage Point
and the Morgantown Art Association and Gallery.
Come and renew your enthusiasm for learning in a relaxed
environment that is supportive and filled with humor, wisdom,
diversity and insight. Courses are entirely free of the pressures of
grades and exams and you may choose as many as you like.
WWW.OLLIATWVU.ORG
(304) 293-1793
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A Message from Our Director
2015 is upon us. Please join our OLLI community
for the pleasure of learning and the spirit of
friendship. Our members contribute in many ways
to strengthen and enrich OLLI at WVU, serving on
the Board, becoming a committee member,
volunteering at special events and programs, or
leading an interest group.
Through the gracious generosity of our OLLI members, we have a
Scholarship Fund that will assist those who wish to participate but
are financially unable. If you, or someone you know, would like
more information, or would like to contribute, please contact me at
(304) 293-1793 or fill out the application available online at
olliatwvu.org and in the office. All inquiries and scholarships will
remain confidential. We are still accepting members into the $100K
Club and are looking for 40 more contributors.
Whether you are here solely to take classes or want to partake in the
myriad of other OLLI activities, you are in for a treat.
We are glad you’ve discovered us.
Angela Faulkner-Van Deysen, Executive Director
[email protected]
Open Policy: When Monongalia County Schools are closed
for inclement weather, there will be no OLLI classes.
Two hour delays will not affect OLLI classes.
We observe WVU holidays.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Winter Reception ..............4
Frequent Questions............5
Membership Application ...6
Registration Form..............7
Supporters .........................8
Join an OLLI Committee...9
Schedule at a Glance .........10
Interest Groups .................. 13
Course Descriptions ......... 14
$100K Club ....................... 42
WVU Theatre/Opera ......... 43
Collette Tours ................... 44
Liability Disclaimer .......... 45
Instructors ......................... 46
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OLLI at WVU
Winter Term
Reception
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Mountaineer Mall Atrium
Learn about current courses, meet
instructors, become a member,
register for classes and more!
Friends Welcome!
A special Thank You to
Bobbie Brandt
for our catalog cover artwork.
Winter Classes begin
January 26, 2015
Looking Ahead
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Spring Term 2015 – April 13 - May 22, 2105
December/ January accept proposals for Spring
January 29, 2015 – Instructor Proposals due
Week of February 3 – Curriculum Committee meeting
February 7 – Letters of Acceptance to Instructors
February 14 – Instructor Commitment Forms due
April 1 – Spring Term Reception
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can we register online?
 Yes! Once you are a member, go to the website
(www.olliatwvu.org) and fill out the online Course
Registration Form. You will receive an e-mail copy of
your registration.
Will I receive a confirmation of courses in the mail?
 Confirmations will not be mailed. You will be notified if
a class is full and you are waitlisted. Please keep a copy of
the Schedule at a Glance to know when and where each
class meets. (The catalog is also on the website:
www.olliatwvu.org).
May I bring a friend to class?
 Yes. Ask at the office for a class voucher to attend a single
class. We welcome the opportunity to showcase OLLI and
to entice others to join. Please consider sharing the joy of
OLLI with a gift membership certificate.
Is there an age requirement?
 No, but our programs are designed for those over 50.
What is a facilitator and what does he/she do?
 Each course needs a facilitator to introduce the instructor,
welcome members, distribute course materials, collect
instructor feedback forms, and assist as needed.
 No technical expertise is required.
If you would like to join an OLLI committee, fill out this form
and send it in with your registration form to OLLI.
Name:
Ph:
E-mail:________________________________________________
Curriculum
Facilities/Technology
Opportunities to serve:
Special Events
Membership/Publicity
Finance
Office Assistant
Facilitator
Nominating
History
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Membership Application
Name _________________________________________________
Address_______________________________________________
City _______________________State_______ Zip code ________
Phone #__________________ E-Mail _______________________
Emergency Contact:_________________ Relationship:__________
Phone #________________________________________________
Check one: New member ______ Renewal _______
Please check if you are interested in volunteering with OLLI _____
Do you wish to receive the catalog in the mail______ online______
If you are a new member, how did you learn about OLLI?
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Annual Membership Dues: J uly 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015.
Annual members may participate in unlimited courses and activities.
 Full Member
____$100.00. (includes voting rights)
 Faculty Member ____$40.00. Instructors who have taught at least
one course with three or more classes during the prior fiscal year are
eligible to receive a discounted membership.
 Honor Roll Member _____Free. For instr uctor s who have taught
at least ten courses of three or more classes.
 Term Membership Dues: Winter Term Only________ $50.00.
 Trial Membership Dues: Winter Term Only ________ $25.00.
For people who have never been an OLLI at WVU member to try a
term.
 Scholarships ar e available for those needing them. Ask for a
confidential application or fill out the form on our website.
 Contributions ar e always welcome and appr eciated.
Send your check (payable to the WVU Foundation) and this form to:
OLLI at WVU
Mountaineer Mall, Unit D-9
PO Box 9123
Morgantown, WV 26506-9123
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Winter 2015 Course Registration Form
Once you have paid your dues, you may register on-line at
www.olliatwvu.org.
Name ___________________________________________________
Phone ______________________ E-mail _______________________
Emergency Contact—Name and Phone
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Please be respectful of the time and efforts of our volunteer
instructors and register accordingly. Contact the office or
instructor if your plans change.
To register, enter the course number, title and day.
Course #
Title
Day
Ex. #40
How to Register 101
Sunday
Please attach sheet for additional courses.
Please check here if you are willing to serve as class facilitator______
Please return this form and any needed payment (payable to the
WVU Foundation) to: OLLI at WVU
PO Box 9123, Mountaineer Mall D-9
Morgantown, WV 26506-9123
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Supporters
OLLI at WVU continues to grow as an organization with the
unwavering commitment and generosity of our patrons and
supporters. We acknowledge and thank the following:
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The Bernard Osher Foundation
West Virginia University, President’s Office
WVU School of Public Health (SPH)
Our Distinguished Instructors
Committee Members and Volunteers
OLLI Members
OLLI $100K Club
Staff
Angela Faulkner-Van Deysen, Executive Director
Jessica White, Professional Technologist
Sonja Jewell Kelley, Assistant
Diane Cale, Assistant
OLLI Board of Directors
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OLLI Board of Advisors
E. Jane Martin, President
Anne Nardi, Vice President
Hope Covey , Secretary
James Dylan Held, Treasurer
Linda Rudy, SPH Rep.
Tony Hylton
Linda Jacknowitz
Royce H. Keller
Karen Long
Connie McCluskey
Carolyn Nelson
Tom Rogers
Bill Weiss
D. Byron Witt
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Mary Ellen Brady
Bob Craig
Roger Dalton
Ann Davidson
Phil Faini
Suzanne Gross
Betty Maxwell
Art Pavlovic
JOIN AN OLLI COMMITTEE!!!
Facilities and Technology
Chair: Anne Nardi
Curriculum
Co-Chair: Barbara Howe
Co-Chair: Carolyn Nelson
Members help plan and develop
course offerings and recruit
faculty.
Members assist in the
planning and maintenance of
the OLLI facilities and
technology resources.
Special Events
Chair: Hope Covey
Membership and Publicity
Chair: Nancy Wasson
Members organize the
receptions for each term, the
holiday social, and the annual
meeting.
Members assist in the
growth of OLLI by planning
and developing marketing
strategies, events and
assisting with receptions.
Finance
Chair: Jim Held
Vice Chair: Connie McCluskey
Irving Goodman Annual
Aging Lecture Series
Chair: Art Jacknowitz
Members review reports,
revenue and expenses and
develop an annual budget.
Members select topics and
speakers for this event.
History
Chair: Carole Boyd
Members help preserve the
history of ALL and OLLI.
Office Assistants
Chair: Dee Quaranto
Nominating
Chair: Ann Davidson
Members volunteer in the
OLLI office, where they
perform various vital duties.
Members propose a slate of
candidates from the
membership for election to the
OLLI Board.
Course Facilitator
Volunteers
Each course needs a
facilitator to introduce the
instructor and to distribute
course materials.
OLLI $100K Club
Chair: Linda Jacknowitz
Members assist with this
specific fundraising campaign.
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WINTER SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
Day of the week/ Time Sessions
Date
Room
Monday, 10:00 AM – 11:50 AM
01. Exploring Lap Dulcimer
02. The New Yorker
03. WV Botanic Garden
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1
Jan. 26
Jan. 26, Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23, Mar. 2
Feb. 2
A
B
A
Monday, 1:00 PM – 2:50 PM
04. The Knit and Purlers
05. Winter Photography
06. Ebola
07. The Templars' Secret Island
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1
1
3
Jan. 26, Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23, Mar. 2
Feb. 2
Feb. 9
Feb. 16, 23, Mar. 2
B
A
A
A
Monday, 3:00 PM – 4:50 PM
08. The Roosevelts by Ken Burns
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Jan. 26, Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23, Mar. 2
A
Monday and Wednesday, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
09. History of Earth
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Jan. 26, 28 Feb. 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18,
Feb. 23, 25, Mar. 2, 4
B
Tuesday, 10:00 AM – 11:50 AM
10. Opera as Drama
11. WVU Biology: Air Pollution
12. WVU Biology: Yeast
13. WVU Biology: Science of CSI
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1
1
1
Jan. 27, Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar. 3
Jan. 27
Feb. 3
Feb. 10
A
B
B
B
Tuesday, 1:00 PM – 2:50 PM
14. Crosby, Stills and Nash
15. Theatre History III
16. The Balkans
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3
2
Jan. 27
Feb. 3, 10, 17
Feb. 24, Mar. 3
A
A
A
Tuesday, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
17. Basic Watercolors
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Jan. 27, Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar. 3 MAAG
Tuesday, 3:00 PM – 4:50 PM
18. Leonhard Euler
19. Women's Spiritual Writings
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5
Feb. 3, 10, 17
Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar. 3
A
B
Wednesday, 10:00 AM – 11:50 PM
20. Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
4
21. Spiritual Autobiography
2
22. Personal and Family History
2
23. The Art of Growing Roses
1
24. Arabic
1
Jan. 28, Feb. 4, 11, 18
Feb. 4, 11
Feb. 18, 25
Feb. 25
Mar. 4
A
B
B
A
A
Wednesday, 1:00 PM – 2:50 PM
25. The French Revolution
Jan. 28, Feb. 4, 11, 18
B
4
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WINTER SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
Day of the week/ Time Sessions Date
Room
Wednesday, 1:00 PM – 2:50 PM
26. Introduction to InterPlay
27. Easy House Plants
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1
Feb. 18, 25
Mar. 4
A
B
Wednesday, 3:00 PM – 4:50 PM
28. Film Interest Group
29. Harp Music in Latin America
30. "D"-fying the Law of Gravity
31. Help with your Electronics
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1
1
1
Jan. 21, Feb. 18, Mar. 18
Jan. 28
Feb. 4
Feb. 11
A
A
A
A
Monday and Wednesday, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
09. History of Earth
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Jan. 26, 28 Feb. 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18,
Feb. 23, 25, Mar. 2, 4
B
Wednesday, 6:00 PM – 7:50 PM
32. Harp Music in Latin America
33. C.O.R.E.
34. Introduction to Elder Law
35. Nature vs Nurture
36. Learn to Play Video Games
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1
1
3
1
Jan. 28
Feb. 4
Feb. 11
Feb. 18, 25, Mar. 4
Mar. 4
A
A
B
A
B
Thursday, 10:00 AM – 11:50 AM
37. Writing "Retreat"
38. The Organs of Morgantown
39. Treasured Performances
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6
2
Jan. 29, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26, Mar. 5
Jan. 29, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26, Mar. 5
Feb. 26, Mar. 5
B
Other
A
Thursday, 1:00 PM – 2:50 PM
40. Community Wellness Center 1
41. Jim Benner Salon
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42. Exploring the US Constitution 2
Jan. 29
Feb. 12, 19
Feb. 26, Mar. 5
B
Other
A
Thursday, 3:00 PM – 4:50 PM
43. Dante's Divine Comedy
44. Engineers Solve Problems
45. Stroke Awareness
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5
1
Jan. 29, Feb. 5, 26
Jan. 29, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26, Mar. 5
Feb. 19
A
B
A
Thursday, 6:00 PM – 7:50 PM
46. Help with your Electronics
47. Engineers Solve Problems
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Jan. 29, Feb. 5
Jan. 29, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26, Mar. 5
A
B
Friday, 10:00 AM – 11:50 AM
48. The Songs of Tin-Pan Alley
49. Learn to Play Bridge
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4
Jan. 30, Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27, Mar. 6
Jan. 30,Feb. 6, 13, 20
A
B
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WINTER SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
Day of the week/ Time
Sessions Date
Room
Friday, 10:00 AM – 11:50 AM
50. Healthy Sleep For Everyone
1
Feb. 27
B
Friday, 1:00 PM – 2:50 PM
51. Antiques Roadshow
1
Feb. 20
B
Friday, 3:00 PM – 4:50 PM
52. Learn to Play Video Games
1
Feb. 6
B
Saturday, 10:00 AM – 11:50 PM
53. Fitness 411
4
Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28
B
Classroom location may change due to technology
needs and enrollment. Watch for signs.
Classroom Key
A – The classroom next to the OLLI Office
B – The classroom across from the Nail Salon
Back Room (BR) - Behind Main Office
CL - Computer Lab is the fir st door on left down
the hallway that is next to Classroom B
MAAG - Mor gantown Ar t Association and Galler y
MDS - Mor gantown Dance Studio
Other - See description for location
Please check your calendar when registering for classes to be sure
you are available to attend.
We miss you when you do not show up.
Open Policy: When Monongalia County Schools are closed
for inclement weather, there will be no OLLI classes.
Two hour delays will not affect OLLI classes.
We observe WVU holidays.
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SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS
On the first Monday of each month, for individuals who enjoy
good conversation with friends,
The Carl Taylor Chat 'n Chew,
meets at the New Shoney’s in Sabraton at 9:00 AM
The New Yorker Discussion Group
On Mondays fr om 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM Classroom B
Discuss a range of topics from recent issues of The New Y orker.
Meeting between OLLI terms will be determined in class.
Knit & Purlers
On Mondays fr om 1:00 PM - 2:50 PM in Classroom B,
join others to share ideas, patterns, workshop information and to
support each other in knitting.
Watercolor
On Tuesdays fr om 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM at the
Morgantown Art Association and Gallery.
Be creative and paint with watercolors.
On the 3rd Wednesday of each month
at 3:00 PM in Classroom A
the OLLI Independent Film Group
meets and watches a film.
Check out the Friday Bulletin for details.
OLLI Writing Interest Group
This open, flexible group offers a quiet, nurturing atmosphere for
writing your stories and memoirs. Get your ideas out of your
head and into a more permanent format.
This group coordinated by Dave Ornick (lead) and Cathy
Samargo (back up) will meet in Classroom B
Thursdays, from 10:00 AM – 11:50 AM
Special Interest Groups typically meet between terms
unless otherwise determined by the class.
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PRE-TERM
Classroom A/V Equipment Training
Instructor: Jessica White
Email: [email protected]
Friday, Jan. 23
Contact office to set up time
Course Description: This hands-on class is open to all
instructors, lecturers, facilitators, and members who are
interested in learning the operational procedures for all
classroom technology equipment. New ideas are welcome
as we develop quick reference sheets and instruction
manuals. Contact the office to schedule an appointment.
Instructor’s Background: Jessica White is a web
developer for the WVU School of Public Health. She
provides information technology support and develops
and maintains various websites and databases.
This icon indicates that the instructor is an OLLI at WVU
Honor Roll Member and has taught at least 10 courses
of three or more classes. If more than one instructor is
listed, the Honor Roll member is in bold italics.
Courses that are also Special Interest Groups
are marked with an asterisk * following the title.
CLASSROOM TEMPERATURE
Please note: To save energy the classroom thermostats are set
to specific temperatures. Make sure to dress in layers to help
make your class environment comfortable.
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MONDAY
01. Exploring Old-time Instruments: Lap Dulcimer
Instructor: Judy Werner
Email: [email protected]
Monday, 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Jan. 26
Classroom A
Maximum Enrollment 20
Course Description: This class will explore the history
of, and listen to music featuring, the lap dulcimer. The
second half of the class will be hands -on, with students
learning to play several simple songs. Instruments will be
provided for use during class.
Instructor’s Background: Judy Werner taught special
education in public schools and worked for WVU Special
Education Department. She has played the lap dulcimer
for 10 years, performs with local groups, and has taught
workshops on the dulcimer, bowed psaltery and tin
whistle. Judy, with her husband Ed Werner, direct the
Worley Gardner Winter Music Festival.
02. The New Yorker Discussion Group*
Instructors: Margot Racin and Kris Cooper
Monday, 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Jan. 26, Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23, Mar. 2
Classroom B
Maximum Enrollment 20
Course Description: Come join us to discuss a range of
topics from recent issues of The New Yorker. Members
of the group choose articles, fiction, and topics to be
discussed each week. All viewpoints welcome! A
subscription to The New Yorker is not required but
recommended. This discussion group continues between
terms: please see the information in Interest Groups.
Instructors’ Backgrounds: Margot Racin is retired after
30 years in the WVU English Department. She has
coordinated these discussions in previous terms and
looks forward to even more stimulating discussions this
Winter Term. Kristen Cooper is a publicist with
experience in the publishing industry at magazines
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including The New Yorker, Better Homes & Gardens,
Travel & Leisure, and House & Garden.
03. Welcome to the West Virginia Botanic Garden
Instructors: Barb Howe, George Longenecker,
and Bill Johnson
Email: [email protected]
Monday, 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Feb. 2
Classroom A
Course Description: This class will provide a brief history
of the WV Botanic Garden site and then update people on
recent activities and developments at the site, including
our new solar house and future plans. It will not be an
exact repeat of the course offered a few years ago.
Instructors’ Backgrounds: Barb Howe researched the
history of the WVBG site and is the WVBG secretary, George
Longenecker is the executive director and a founder of the
WVBG, and Bill Johnson is the president of the WVBG.
04. The Knit and Purlers*
Instructors: Judy Minor, Joann King
and Joyce Moore
Email: [email protected]
Monday, 1:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Jan. 26, Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23, Mar. 2
Classroom B
Course Description: This course is an interest group for
knitters who would enjoy being with other knitters to
share ideas, patterns, workshop information and to
support each other in knitting.
Instructors’ Backgrounds: Judy Kelley Minor, Joann King
and Joyce Moore, who all have different skill levels of
knitting, share a sincere love for the art of knitting and a
desire to share both that love and desire with
others. They are willing to assist members with their
projects and skills or find someone who can. Cecilia
Graves, owner of the Needlecraft Barn, will also be a
resource.
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05. Winter Photography
Instructor: Dr. Karel Schubert
Email: [email protected]
Monday, 1:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Feb. 2
Classroom A
Course Description: Winter is one of the most beautiful
seasons. It is also very difficult to capture the beauty of
the season and to capture its light. This class provides tips
on capturing winter landscapes and opportunities for
creative photography during this lovely season.
Instructor’s Background: Karel Schubert, a certified
Master Gardener, a naturalist, and an award-winning
nature photographer, grew up in Morgantown and received
his BS degree from WVU. He has been taking photos his
entire life in his work and travels. His primary interests are
in nature and landscape photography with special
emphasis on the Appalachian highlands of West Virginia
and the surrounding region.
06. Ebola
Instructor: Karen Long
Email: [email protected]
Monday, 1:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Feb. 9
Classroom A
Course Description: This course will review various
aspects of the Ebola virus and human infection with the
organism. It will include the history of outbreaks
(worldwide and US), related organisms, transmission, the
infectious process, treatment, precautions and vaccines.
Instructor’s Background: Karen Long taught clinical
microbiology and immunology in the WVU Medical
Technology Program where she retired as Associate
Professor Emerita. Karen is now an on-call technologist in
the microbiology lab at Monongalia General Hospital.
Karen loves sharing information on microbes and
infectious diseases.
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07. The Templars' Secret Island
by Erling Haagensen
Instructor: Rev. Julia Wilson
Email: [email protected]
Monday, 1:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Feb. 16, 23, Mar. 2
Classroom A
Maximum Enrollment 12
Copies of book can be purchased from
instructor for $4.00 each.
Course Description: In the 12th century the Templars
constructed churches on the Baltic Sea Island of
Bornholm that are points in a complicated geometric
design. Among topics in the book by Erling Haagensen
that will be examined are Templar history, sacred
geometry, the fascinating history of land measurement
and relationships between these churches and the soon
to be built great cathedrals.
Instructor’s Background: Rev. Julia Wilson, a member of
the New England Conference of the United Methodist
Church, recently retired from active ministry. She finds
this convergence of history, religion and mathematics to
be uniquely fascinating and looks for people with similar
interests.
08. The Roosevelts by Ken Burns
Instructor: Clyde Hurst Richey
Email: [email protected]
Monday, 3:00 PM - 4:50 PM
Jan. 26, Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23, Mar. 2
Classroom A
Course Description: Historian Ken Burns and his talented
team of writers and film producers made this lengthy
documentary about the Roosevelts. They mined vintage
photographs, music, maps, letters, newspapers, and more
to bring to life this great American family.
Instructor’s Background: Clyde Richey has viewed
numerous early outstanding American films, as well as
movies set in other countries and cultures. He has done
college-level teaching and has written and directed
outdoor historic productions.
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09. History of Earth
Instructor: Dr. Richard Smosna
Email: [email protected]
Monday and Wednesday,
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Jan. 26, 28 Feb. 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18,
23, 25, Mar. 2, 4
Classroom B
Course Description: This course provides an in-depth
look at dinosaurs, including a discussion of their body
morphology, behavior and extinction.
Instructor’s Background: Richard Smosna has been
teaching geology at WVU for 35 years.
TUESDAY
10. Opera as Drama
Instructor: Byron Nelson
Email: [email protected]
Tuesday, 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Jan. 27, Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar. 3
Classroom A
Course Description: The course will provide brief
introductions to the operas to be presented at two venues
--the Metropolitan Opera in HD (shown locally at the Regal
Theatre) and the Pittsburgh Opera. The goal is to increase
the pleasure of the performances by analysis of the
musical and dramatic features of each opera just prior to
the live performance.
Instructor’s Background: Byron Nelson is semi-retired
from the English Department of WVU. He is a lifelong
opera enthusiast and has taught courses on Shakespeare,
opera and Broadway musicals for OLLI.
CLASSROOM TEMPERATURE
Please note: To save energy the classroom thermostats are set
to specific temperatures. Make sure to dress in layers to help
make your class environment comfortable.
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11. WVU Biology - Current Topics of Research:
Air Pollution
Coordinator: Beth Thomas
Instructors: Kenneth Smith, Justin
Mathias and Leigh Ann Scholtz
Email: [email protected]
Tuesday, 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Jan. 27
Classroom B
Course Description: A diverse group of researchers from
the WVU Biology Department will give individual sessions.
The Thomas Lab at WVU's Department of Biology studies
the role of forest ecosystems in the global carbon cycle
and how forests respond to a rapidly changing
environment. This course will cover three ongoing research
projects that examine the legacy of air pollution in the US
and China, and how forests can be used to better
understand human impacts on the environment.
Instructors’ Backgrounds: Kenneth Smith is enrolled in
the Biology Department's PhD program and studies the
effects of acid deposition on the productivity of red spruce
forests in WV. Leigh Ann Scholtz obtained her MS in
Biology at St. Joseph's University and is studying historical
changes in tree physiology at WVU. Justin Mathias is in the
WVU graduate program studying the complex link between
tree carbon storage and soil nitrogen availability.
12. WVU Biology - Current Topics of Research:
Yeast and Society
Coordinator: Beth Thomas
Instructor: Dr. Jennifer Gallagher
Email: [email protected]
Tuesday, 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Feb. 3
Classroom B
Course Description: One might argue that without yeast,
we would not have developed our modern society. Yeast
promoted the domestication of grain for the production
of bread, beer and wine for centuries. This course will
describe what yeasts are, how they ferment sugar into
alcohol and how they are used in biomedical research
unlocking the secrets of diseases that afflict humans.
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Instructor’s Background: Jennifer Gallagher has a PhD in
Genetics from Yale University. She teaches Medical
Genetics and Systems Biology at WVU in the Department of
Biology.
13. WVU Biology - Current Topics of Research:
The Real Science of CSI
Coordinator: Beth Thomas
Instructor: Dr. Stephanie Young
Email: [email protected]
Tuesday, 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Feb. 10
Classroom B
Course Description: This course provides an
investigative look into the portrayal of forensic science
by television and movies. Actual science behind current
biological forensics techniques, as well as upcoming
techniques from WVU and other research facilities will be
discussed
Instructor’s Background: Stephanie Young obtained her
PhD from the Department of Biology at WVU, where her
research focus was the use of current techniques in
molecular biology and nanotechnology to improve
forensic evidence collection and processing.
14. Crosby, Stills and Nash
Instructor: Joseph Paull
Email: [email protected]
Tuesday, 1:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Jan. 27
Classroom A
Course Description: The career of Crosby, Stills and
Nash will be traced using CDs and a concert DVD.
Instructor’s Background: Joe Paull began teaching in the
public schools and has taught in the graduate school at
WVU. He has taught other OLLI classes in the past.
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15. Theatre History III: Italian Renaissance
Instructor: James Dylan Held
Email: [email protected]
Tuesday, 1:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Feb. 3, 10, 17
Classroom A
Course Description: This class will continue theatre history
by visiting the Renaissance in Italy to see how the
proscenium stage developed, where opera came from and
the beginnings of perspective in scenic art. The class will
watch a play yet to be determined.
Instructor’s Background: James Held retired from WVU in
May, 2013, after 33 years teaching stage design, theatre
history and world theatre and drama. He directed or
designed many productions, most recently, scenery for The
Cherry Orchard.
16. A Road Trip through
the Balkans
Instructor: Sumitra Reddy
Email: [email protected]
Tuesday, 1:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Feb. 24, Mar. 3
Classroom A
Course Description: Charming towns, impressive
fortresses and monasteries, Roman amphitheaters,
beautiful mountains and scenic Adriatic coasts: these
attractions (and more) in the countries of Croatia, Bosnia,
Serbia, Slovenia, Bulgaria and Romania (Transylvania
included) will be covered in the class.
Instructor’s Background: Sumitra Reddy is a faculty
member in the Lane Department of Computer Science and
Electrical Engineering at WVU. She and her husband enjoy
traveling around the world. A native speaker of Bengali, she
was brought up in Calcutta, India. She has interest and
experience in various natural and "devised" (computer)
languages.
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17. Basic Watercolors*
Instructor: Susan Hall Witt
Email: [email protected]
Tuesday, 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Jan. 27, Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24,
Mar. 3
Classroom MAAG
Maximum Enrollment 15
Course Description: This course will explore how
watercolors work and will apply that knowledge to small
paintings, greeting cards, and “failed art” bookmarks.
Instructor’s Background: Susan Hall Witt is a stained
glass and watercolor artist. She teaches stained glass for
the community schools program and continues to take
classes and workshops to improve her skills.
18. Leonhard Euler: Forgotten Giant of
Mathematics and Science
Instructor: Donald D. Gray
Email: [email protected]
Tuesday, 3:00 PM - 4:50 PM
Feb. 3, 10, 17
Classroom A
Maximum Enrollment 25
Course Description: Leonhard Euler (1707-1783) is one of
the four greatest mathematicians in history. He was the
leading physicist of the 18th century, an influential
educator, and an admirable person. He overcame many
difficulties, including losing his sight. This course will
emphasize his life and times. Memories of high school
math will be adequate to appreciate a few of Euler's
discoveries.
Instructor’s Background: Donald Gray taught fluid
mechanics and related courses for 30 years at WVU and for
seven years at Purdue. He has won several teaching awards
and has written a Fluid Mechanics textbook as well as over
100 papers and reports on the subject.
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19. Women's Spiritual Writings in
Christianity
Instructor: Freya Swanson
Email: [email protected]
Tuesday, 3:00 PM - 4:50 PM
Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar. 3
Classroom B
Course Description: This course is a historical
examination of religious wisdom, social vision and
personal insight of Christian women over twenty
centuries.
Instructor’s Background: Freya Swanson is an ordained
Universalist Minister. She has so much fun teaching
classes, she had to create another!
WEDNESDAY
20. Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
Instructors: Carolyn Nelson
and Barbara Howe
Email: [email protected],
[email protected]
Wednesday, 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Jan. 28, Feb. 4, 11, 18
Classroom A
Course Description: This class will discuss Mary Shelley's
ground-breaking novel Frankenstein. Although commonly
viewed as a horror story, the novel really addresses such
ideas as the need for community, the responsibility of a
creator for his creation, the desire for fame, and the
aspiration to divine power. The class will utilize Shelley's
original 1818 edition. (Please read the opening letters of
Robert Walton to his sister and the first three chapters
before the first class.)
Instructors’ Background: Carolyn Nelson taught courses
on women writers in the WVU English Department. Barbara
Howe taught American Women's History at WVU and has
published articles on the subject.
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21. Spiritual Autobiography
Instructor: Andrew Rorabaugh
Email: [email protected]
Wednesday, 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Feb. 4, 11
Classroom B
Course Description: This course will review the nature of
writing a spiritual autobiography and examine some
specific significant texts from Augustine and Margery
Kempe to Elie Wiesel and Kathleen Norris. Topics will be
covered with an eye for suggesting how participants can
think about and possibly document their own spiritual
journeys.
Instructor’s Background: Andrew Rorabaugh earned an
MA in Theology from the ecumenical and interfaith
Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, CA, where he
focused on liturgy and the ways theology is practiced.
Andrew works at Populore Publishing Company, where he
manages administration and supports private and small
scale commercial publishing projects.
22. Personal and Family History
Writing Projects
Instructor: Rae Jean Sielen
Email: [email protected]
Wednesday, 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Feb. 18, 25
Classroom B
Course Description: Topics for this course will include
strategies for organizing your material and considerations
as you compile, write and produce your work (e.g.,
sources, voice, truth, scope, photographs, printing/
binding). Participants will be able to begin identifying
approaches suitable for their own goals, materials,
audience, and budget. Handouts will be provided and
examples of many completed projects shared. Topics
related to commercial publishing ventures such as how to
sell manuscripts, find agents, and negotiate contracts will
not be covered.
Instructor’s Background: Rae Jean Sielen is the cofounder/owner of Populore Publishing Company in
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Westover. For 20 years she has helped individuals,
families, organizations, and businesses with a wide
variety of publishing projects. She is especially
passionate about encouraging others to preserve their
personal and family stories.
23. The Art and Science of
Growing Roses
Instructor: Charles R. Craig
Wednesday, 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Feb. 25
Classroom A
Course Description: This course will include a PowerPoint
presentation that will include a short history of roses,
pictures and descriptions of several species, instructions
for purchasing, planting, fertilizing and winter protection.
There will also be information on pests and diseases, and
ways to treat and prevent them.
Instructor’s Background: Bob Craig has been an active
OLLI member since retirement and served as President of
the Board of Directors. Bob has successfully raised roses in
Morgantown for over 40 years and currently has around 80
plants.
24. Languages of the World:
Arabic Language and Culture
Instructor: Manal al-Natour
Wednesday, 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Mar. 4
Classroom A
Course Description: This course will provide a basic
introduction to the history and structure of the Arabic
language, where it is spoken, its influence around the
world, and some basic vocabulary and phrases to
practice. The instructor will also bring cultural objects to
display, along with a temporary Arab tattoo for those
who are interested.
Instructor’s Background: Manal al-Natour was born and
raised in Jordan, where she received a BA in English
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Literature and an MA in translation from Yarmouk
University. She earned a PhD in Comparative Literature
and Cultural Studies at the University of Arkansas. She is
currently an Assistant Professor and Director of Arabic
Studies at WVU.
25. The French Revolution
Instructor: Earl Melby
Email: [email protected]
Wednesday, 1:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Jan. 28, Feb. 4, 11, 18
Classroom B
Course Description: Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité! In this
course we will learn of the social and economic
conditions that led to revolution. The reign of Louis XVI
and Marie Antoinette will be covered. The class will
discuss the roles of notables like Robespierre, Danton,
Marat and Mirabeau. The period known as "the Terror"
will be covered, finishing with the events that led to the
coup by Napoleon.
Instructor’s Background: Earl Melby is an organic
polymer chemist who recently retired after working at
universities and industry for many years. An additional
interest of his is medieval history. He has previously
taught OLLI courses on the Vikings, the Normans and
King Alfred the Great as well as polymers, adhesives and
the safety of plastics.
26. Introduction to InterPlay
Instructor: Rosalyn E. Becker
Email: [email protected]
Wednesday, 1:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Feb. 18, 25
Classroom A
Maximum Enrollment 15
Course Description: InterPlay is a global social
movement dedicated to easing connection, human
sustainability and play. Learn to unlock the wisdom of
your body. InterPlay is a useful tool for personal growth
and for creating communities of diversity and peace.
Please wear comfortable loose clothing and be prepared
to move, laugh and play.
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Instructor’s Background: Rosa Becker is a playful adult
with training in InterPlay. Rosa is experienced in working
with all ages as an occupational therapist and Jewish
educator.
27. Easy House Plants
Instructor: Kay Beamer
Email: [email protected]
Wednesday, 1:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Mar. 4
Classroom B
Course Description: This course will discuss types of,
and care for, a selection of house plants. These are
house plants that are easily cared for or enjoy neglect.
Instructor’s Background: Kay Beamer has had a lifelong
interest in gardening and enjoys sharing information she
has learned. Kay has been a Master Gardener since 1998.
28. International and Independent
Films Interest Group*
Instructor: Sharon Goodman
Email: [email protected]
3rd Wednesday of month
3:00 PM - 4:50 PM
Jan. 21, Feb. 18, Mar. 18
Classroom A
Course Description: This interest group presents an
international and/or independent film on the 3rd
Wednesday of each month. Movies will be announced in
the Friday Bulletin.
Instructor’s Background: Sharon Goodman is a lifelong
film freak!
Open Policy: When Monongalia County Schools are closed
for inclement weather, there will be no OLLI classes.
Two hour delays will not affect OLLI classes.
We observe WVU holidays.
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29. Harp Music in Latin America
Instructor: John Lozier
Email: [email protected]
Wednesday, 3:00 PM - 4:50 PM
Jan. 28
Classroom A
Repeat of Class 32
Course Description: This course will showcase the rich
traditions of harp music in Latin America, focusing on
Mexico, Venezuela, Colombia, and Paraguay. The
Instructor will provide live harp demonstrations, and
speak of his travels in Venezuela since 2005, and in
Colombia in 2014. This repeats the Fall Term course but
will include new selections as well as some encore video
and audio items.
Instructor’s Background: After a lifetime of different roles
and careers (among them anthropologist, small
businessman, bureaucrat, agricultural educator, father,
and grandfather), John Lozier is primarily a “harper for
harmony” and a K-12 substitute public school teacher in
West Virginia.
30. "D"-fying the Law of Gravity:
Strategies for Preventing Falls
Instructor: Liz Quintana
Email: [email protected]
Wednesday, 3:00 PM - 4:50 PM
Feb. 4
Classroom A
Course Description: There is a high prevalence of falls
among older adults. The presentation will focus on
identifying risk factors, common types of fractures and
strategies for fall prevention and treatment.
Instructor’s Background: A faculty member in the WVU
School of Medicine, Liz Quintana has worked with older
patients undergoing rehabilitation. She is the nutritionist
for the Dr. Dean Ornish Program for Reversing Heart
Disease.
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31. Intergenerational Help with your
Electronics and Software
Instructor: Jake Mullet
Email: [email protected]
Wednesday, 3:00 PM - 4:50 PM
Feb. 11
Classroom A
Maximum Enrollment 12
Repeat of Class 46
Course Description: Teens will be available during this
workshop to help you navigate Facebook, upload photos
to the web, sync your email onto your phone, learn to
Skype, stream movies, etc. You tell us what you need!
Instructor’s Background: Jake Mullett is a high school
senior who has spoken to OLLI before about violence and
videogames. He interned in Washington, DC last summer
with the Entertainment Software Association. His
interests include computer science, physics, and football.
09. History of Earth
Instructor: Dr. Richard Smosna
Email: [email protected]
Monday and Wednesday,
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Jan. 26, 28 Feb. 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18,
23, 25, Mar. 2, 4
Classroom B
Course Description: This course provides an in-depth
look at dinosaurs, including a discussion of their body
morphology, behavior and extinction.
Instructor’s Background: Richard Smosna has been
teaching geology at WVU for 35 years.
Courses that are also Special Interest Groups
are marked with an asterisk * following the title.
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32. Harp Music in Latin America
Instructor: John Lozier
Email: [email protected]
Wednesday, 6:00 PM - 7:50 PM
Jan. 28
Classroom A
Repeat of Class 29
Course Description: This course will showcase the rich
traditions of harp music in Latin America, focusing on
Mexico, Venezuela, Colombia, and Paraguay. The
Instructor will provide live harp demonstrations, and
speak of his travels in Venezuela since 2005, and in
Colombia in 2014. This repeats the Fall Term course but will
include new selections as well as some encore video and audio
items.
Instructor’s Background: After a lifetime of different
roles and careers (among them anthropologist, small
businessman, bureaucrat, agricultural educator, father,
and grandfather), John Lozier is primarily a “harper for
harmony” and a K-12 substitute public school teacher in
West Virginia.
33. C.O.R.E.
Instructor: Theresa Twigg
Email: [email protected]
Wednesday, 6:00 PM - 7:50 PM
Feb. 4
Classroom A
Course Description: This course will discuss C.O.R.E. or
Center for Organ Recovery and Education. It will explain
organ donation, describe how the process works, and
share success stories.
Instructor’s Background: Theresa Twigg, a Morgantown
native, has received two transplants. She is a volunteer
with C.O.R.E., and enjoys working with others and
helping in any way possible.
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34. Introduction to Elder Law:
Protecting Assets from High
Cost of Long Term Care
Instructor: Brent Van Deysen, Esq.
Email: [email protected]
Wednesday, 6:00 PM - 7:50 PM
Feb. 11
Classroom B
Course Description: Learn how to qualify for Medicaid
paid nursing home care while protecting assets for your
spouse, children and heirs. In addition, learn how to
qualify for the Veterans Administration's pension benefit
for veterans and their surviving spouses, and how to use
this benefit to pay for in-home care, assisted living care
and nursing home care.
Instructor’s Background: Brent Van Deysen received his BS
from Fairmont State College and his JD from the WVU
College of Law.
35. Nature vs Nurture:
Understanding the Molecular
Basis for Healthy Aging
Instructors: Reyna VanGilder,
Kimberly Kelly and Alicia Revitsky
Email: [email protected]
Wednesday, 6:00 PM - 7:50 PM
Feb. 18, 25, Mar. 4
Classroom A
Maximum Enrollment 20
Course Description: Healthy aging is an essential part of
longevity and good quality of life. Genetics, genomics and
environmental factors (diet, exercise, etc.) play an
important role in determining the risk for disease.
However, most people do not have a holistic perspective
on how these components interact at the molecular level.
This course will provide a basic understanding of how
certain molecular processes play a role in disease and how
life-style factors can help to decrease this risk.
Instructors’ Backgrounds: Reyna VanGilder and Kimberly
Kelley both received their PharmDs from the WVU School of
Pharmacy. Kimberly and Alicia Revitsky are post doctoral
fellows at NIOSH. Reyna is currently enrolled at WVU.
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36. Learn to Play Video Games
Instructor: Jake Mullet
Email: [email protected]
Wednesday, 6:00 PM - 7:50 PM
Mar. 4
Classroom B
Maximum Enrollment 12
Repeat of Class 52
Course Description: This course is a survey of different
types of currently popular video games. Play a world
building game, a first person shooter, a racing game, and
others. This class will explore games on computers as well
as consoles like the Xbox and the Wii.
Instructor’s Background: Jake Mullett is a high school
senior who has spoken to OLLI before about violence and
videogames. He interned in Washington, DC last summer
with the Entertainment Software Association. His interests
include computer science, physics, and football.
THURSDAY
37. Writing "Retreat"*
Instructor: Rae Jean Sielen
Email: [email protected]
Thursday, 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Jan. 29, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26, Mar. 5
Classroom B
Course Description: Having a hard time finding time to
work on your life story, novel, poetry, journal, or letters?
Come write in a quiet, comfortable, supportive
environment. Bring paper, pen, laptop, etc. There will be at
least 1.5 hours of quiet writing time each session. At the
last session, if there is interest, we will stay an extra hour
or so to talk about what we've been working on and to
share (optional) some of our writing.
Instructor’s Background: Rae Jean Sielen is the cofounder/owner of Populore Publishing Company in
Westover. For 20 years she has helped individuals,
families, organizations, and businesses with a wide variety
of publishing projects. She is especially passionate about
encouraging others to preserve their personal and family
stories.
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38. The Organs of Morgantown
Instructor: Dr. Summers Harrison
Email: [email protected]
Thursday, 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Jan. 29, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26, Mar. 5
Held at Various Churches
Course Description: The class will visit six churches in
Morgantown and see and hear their organs. There will be
a short presentation followed by a closer look at the
organ, and the class will hear it being played.
Instructor’s Background: Summer Harrison studied
organ while in medical school and later studied in
Germany. He has substituted as an organist in local
churches.
39. Treasured Performances at the WVU
Creative Arts Center
Instructor: Dr. John Beall
Email: [email protected]
Thursday, 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Feb. 26, Mar. 5
Classroom B
Course Description: This course will listen to and
discuss performances from WVU’s library of on-campus
recorded musical presentations from the years 19652014.
Instructor’s Background: Dr. John Beall is a Professor
Emeritus of Music at WVU. He received a PhD in Music
Composition from Eastman School and has taught for 36
years as a professor at WVU.
40. Community Sports, Recreation & Wellness Center
Overview
Instructor: Kerissa Kuis
Email: [email protected]
Thursday, 1:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Jan. 29
Classroom B
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Course Description: Over the course of the past year,
business and political leaders have come together to
support an initiative for a community sports, recreation,
and wellness center. Kerissa Kuis is leading a team of
MBA students at WVU to complete the feasibility study
and business plan for this project. During this workshop
she will share the progress and plans for the community
center and obtain feedback from the class.
Instructor’s Background: Kerissa Kuis has her Board of
Regents degree from WVU and is completing her MBA.
Kerissa is the CEO and founder of the University of
Wellness. Her programs are offered at different locations
around the US and will be online soon. She has spoken
locally and internationally in areas of self -development,
health and wellness.
41. Jim Benner Salon
Instructor: Dr. Jim Benner
Thursday, 1:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Feb. 12, 19
Salon will be held at the Village at
Heritage Point
Maximum Enrollment 9
Course Description: The "Jim Benner Salon" is an
opportunity for attendees to enjoy listening to Dr. Benner
talk about his experiences and to provide an opportunity
to ask him questions. It will be held at Heritage Village.
Instructor’s Background: James Benner is Professor
Emeritus in the Division of Music at WVU. He was a noted
pianist and vocal coach in New York City before joining
the faculty of WVU. At WVU, he prepared, directed, and
conducted 34 different operas.
This icon indicates that the instructor is an OLLI at WVU
Honor Roll Member and has taught at least 10 courses
of three or more classes. If more than one instructor is
listed, the Honor Roll member is in bold italics.
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42. Exploring the US Constitution
Instructor: Barbara Rasmussen
Email: [email protected]
Thursday, 1:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Feb. 26, Mar. 5
Classroom A
Course Description: This course will discuss the
Constitution, and the genius of its construction.
Instructor’s Background: Barbara Rasmussen has taught
at Fairmont State and WVU since 1990. She is the past
president of the City Landmarks Commission and
Monongalia Historical Society.
43. To Hell and Beyond: Exploring
Dante's Divine Comedy
Instructor: Jay Cole
Email: [email protected]
Thursday, 3:00 PM - 4:50 PM
Jan. 29, Feb. 5, 26
Classroom A
Maximum Enrollment 15
Course Description: Sin and punishment, morality and
corruption, love and lust, exile and redemption: these are
just some of the timeless themes that are at the heart of
Dante Alighieri's Commedia, known as the Divine
Comedy. This course explores Dante's epic poem and its
meaning and significance for our lives.
Instructor’s Background: Jay Cole holds a PhD in Public
Policy and Higher Education. His professional interests
include education policy and the role of land -grant
universities in American society. He also enjoys Dante,
science fiction, ham radio and computer gaming.
44. How Engineers Solve Problems
Instructor: Wallace Venable
Email: [email protected]
Thursday, 3:00 PM - 4:50 PM
Jan. 29, Feb. 5, 12, 19, Mar. 5
Classroom B
Repeat of Class 47
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Course Description: In this class you will learn about a
matrix of behaviors which allow engineers to solve
problems. The examples will be drawn from a set of
courses on Newton's law and the properties of materials
know as "engineering mechanics." Undergraduate
engineers can solve practical problems which most
theoretical physicists can not solve.
Instructor’s Background: Wally Venable is a WVU
mechanical and aerospace engineering emeritus faculty
member. Since he has retired, he has had time to study
local history, glass, and music. He and his wife Norma
are authors of the Arcadia book Around Morgantown.
45. Stroke Awareness
Instructors: Dr. Taura Barr, Martha
Power, James Simpkins and Frankie
Johnson
Email: [email protected]
Thursday, 3:00 PM - 4:50 PM
Feb. 19
Classroom A
Maximum Enrollment 20
Course Description: Stroke is the third leading cause of
death in the US. This course will raise awareness of
stroke, discuss stroke signs and symptoms and discuss
family health history and risk of stroke.
Instructors’ Backgrounds: Dr. Taura Barr is an Assistant
Professor in the School of Nursing and Associate Director
of Clinical Translational Research in the WVU Stroke
Center. Martha Power is a WVU Stroke Center Nurse
Practitioner. Dr. Simpkins is the Director of the Clinical
and BTSC at WVU. Frankie Johnson is a nursing student at
WVU.
Facilitators Needed!
To volunteer, please check the box on your class
registration or contact the office.
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46. Intergenerational Help with your
Electronics and Software
Instructor: Jake Mullet
Email: [email protected]
Thursday, 6:00 PM - 7:50 PM
Jan. 29, Feb. 5
Maximum Enrollment 12
Repeat of Class 31
Course Description: Teens will be available during this
workshop to help you navigate Facebook, upload photos
to the web, sync your email onto your phone, learn to
Skype, stream movies, etc. You tell us what you need!
Instructor’s Background: Jake Mullett is a high school
senior who has spoken to OLLI before about violence and
videogames. He interned in Washington, DC last summer
with the Entertainment Software Association. His
interests include computer science, physics, and football.
47. How Engineers Solve Problems
Instructor: Wallace Venable
Email: [email protected]
Thursday, 6:00 PM - 7:50 PM
Jan. 29, Feb. 5, Feb. 12, Feb. 19,
Mar. 5
Classroom B
Repeat of Class 44
Course Description: In this class you will learn about a
matrix of behaviors which allow engineers to solve
problems. The examples will be drawn from a set of
courses on Newton's law and the properties of materials
know as "engineering mechanics." Undergraduate
engineers can solve practical problems which most
theoretical physicists can not solve.
Instructor’s Background: Wally Venable is a WVU
mechanical and aerospace engineering emeritus faculty
member. Since he has retired, he has had time to study
local history, glass, and music. He and his wife Norma
are authors of the Arcadia book Around Morgantown.
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FRIDAY
48. The Songs of Tin-Pan Alley
Instructor: Leo Horacek
Friday, 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Jan. 30, Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27,
Mar. 6
Classroom A
Course Description: Tin-Pan Alley is a term referring to
the popular sheet music industry during the first half of
the 20th century. This was, in one sense, a golden age
for song writers. Songs were written, not by performers,
but by skilled composers and lyricists, and were sung by
everyone. This class will examine the music and words of
some of the best songs of the era and discuss the lives of
the songwriters.
Instructor’s Background: Leo Horacek is professor
emeritus of music at WVU.
49. Learn to Play Bridge
Instructor: Lynne Ostrow
Email: [email protected]
Friday, 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Jan. 30, Feb. 6, 13, 20
Classroom B
Maximum Enrollment 24
Course Description: This course will provide hands -on
instruction on playing Bridge.
Instructor’s Background: Lynne Ostrow is a Silver Life
Master, Certified American Contract Bridge League
Director and leader of the Duplicate Bridge game on
Thursday afternoons in Morgantown.
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50. Healthy Sleep For Everyone
Instructor: Hawley MontgomeryDowns
Email: [email protected]
Friday, 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Feb. 27
Classroom B
Maximum Enrollment 30
Course Description: This will be a brief course on
improving your sleep environment and getting the best
sleep possible to optimize health.
Instructor’s Background: Hawley Montgomery-Downs,
PhD, has conducted research on sleep and sleep disorders
for over 20 years and has published more than 50 papers,
chapters, and a book on the topic.
51. Antiques Roadshow - How it Works
Instructors: Ann Davidson
and Kay Beamer
Email: [email protected]
Friday, 1:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Feb. 20
Classroom B
Course Description: This course will include a short
history of Antiques Roadshow and how it is organized. It
will focus on the show's recent appearance in Charleston,
WV, in August 2014. Items taken to Antiques Roadshow
will be shown, history given, and reactions to the
appraisers’ comments noted. Roadshow enthusiasts Janet
and Tom Rogers, Renee Wyatt and Deb Miller, who were
there also, will join the class to present their items and
relate their experiences.
Instructors’ Backgrounds: Kay Beamer and Ann
Davidson worked together for many years at the WVU
Health Sciences Center. In their spare time they searched
flea markets, yard sales, junk shops and old family
heirlooms for interesting items. Kay and Ann traveled
together to Charleston in August and want to share their
unusual experiences.
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52. Learn to Play Video Games
Instructor: Jake Mullet
Email: [email protected]
Friday, 3:00 PM - 4:50 PM
Feb. 6
Classroom B
Maximum Enrollment 12
Repeat of Class 36
Course Description: This course is a survey of different
types of currently popular video games. Play a world
building game, a first person shooter, a racing game, and
others. This class will explore games on computers as
well as consoles like the Xbox and the Wii.
Instructor’s Background: Jake Mullett is a high school
senior who has spoken to OLLI before about violence and
videogames. He interned in Washington, DC last summer
with the Entertainment Software Association. His interests
include computer science, physics, and football.
SATURDAY
53. Fitness 411
Instructor: Debbie Turner
Saturday, 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28
Classroom B
Course Description: This course focuses on the lifelong
wellness needs of participants by introducing ways to
bring physical activity and healthier eating habits into
their lives.
Instructor’s Background: Born and raised in
Morgantown, Debbie Turner has spent the last 25 years
in Arizona. She is a certified personal trainer and
certified nutrition and wellness consultant, which lets her
combine her love of teaching with her passion for fitness.
She has a BA in Recreation, an MA in Special Education
and certificates in personal training, nutrition and
wellness.
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OLLI at WVU $100K Club
One Hundred Members,
One Gift at a Time!
The $100K Club is a fundraising campaign to sustain OLLI's
operations, support the future expansion of classes and
technology, and keep OLLI at WVU sustainable without a
significant increase in dues.
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$100K Club Member Benefits
Be recognized with a nameplate on the $100K Club
plaque and in OLLI's print media.
Receive a special OLLI lapel pin and an invitation to a
$100K Club event.
Affirm the contribution of lifelong learning in our
community
Experience the satisfaction of helping to support OLLI
today and in the future.
Become a member of the $100K Club by donating or
pledging a gift of $1,000 or more.
Gifts can be made by check or via credit card.
By check: Make payable to WVU Foundation and mail to the
OLLI office. Please write “$100K Club” in memo.
By credit card: Visit www.mountaineerconnection.com/
givetoOLLI. In the designation, please select “$100K Club”.
Please contact the OLLI office for more information or if you
are interested in helping with this campaign.
Contributions will be deposited in the interest bearing OLLI $100K
Club, fund # 2W769, or any other donor directed OLLI account
established at the WVU Foundation, Inc., for the benefit of the
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at West Virginia University.
For more information contact the OLLI Office at
(304) 293-1793 or email [email protected]
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OLLI goes to the
WVU School of
Theatre and Dance
Coordinator: Stan Cohen
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Saturday, Feb. 7, 2014 - DANCE NOW
Sunday, March 15, 2014 - ARSENIC AND OLD LACE
By Joseph Kesselring
Sunday, April 26, 2014 - MOTHER COURAGE AND HER
CHILDREN By Bertolt Brecht
The WVU School of Theatre and Dance presents another
exciting series of performances. (http://theatre.wvu.edu/)
Cost of ticket is $10.00 for each performance. Please make
checks payable to Stan Cohen.
Payment through the OLLI office is required no later than
the Monday preceding the date of the performance.
Changes and updates will be posted in the Friday Bulletin.
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Sunday, February 1, 2015 - RODELINDA
By Handel
Sunday, March 1, 2015 - SUMEIDA’S SONG
By Mohammed Fairouz
Sunday, March 29, 2015 - CARMEN
By Bizet
Sunday, May 10, 2015 - DAUGHTER OF THE
REGIMENT By Donizetti
Please note that OLLI Opera Trips are still to be determined.
More information on individual trips will be posted in the
Friday Bulletin and in the office.
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Spain’s Classics
and Portugal
October 14 - 27, 2015
For more information: https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/657547
Spotlight on Rome
November 3 - 9, 2015
For more information: https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/651434
For more information contact
Angela Faulkner-Van Deysen
OLLI at WVU
(304) 293-1793
[email protected]
Please check the OLLI Office Board for
information on opportunities to participate
in a variety of research studies that
incorporate relaxation techniques,
swimming, physical activity, meditation, and
others.
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And the Legal Details……
Media Releases are available and kept on file in our office.
Please be sure to fill one out and let us know if you do not want to
be shown in OLLI photographs and media.
Membership Upgrade Policy
A Trial Member has the option of becoming Full Member for
an additional $75.00 within the same fiscal year, or a Trial Member
may pay $50.00 for one additional term.
A Term Member is consider ed a Full Member once he/she has
paid for two terms.
Liability Disclaimer
Individuals acknowledge and assume any and all risk associated
with participation in OLLI at WVU activities. OLLI at WVU
makes no representation regarding the appropriateness of any
activity for an individual. OLLI at WVU disclaims any and all
liability for each individual’s participation in any activities.
If a course involves physical activity, participants are responsible
for wearing the proper attire and using the proper equipment (if
applicable). It is highly recommended that participants consult
their physician before participating in physical activity.
Non-Discrimination Statement
West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Institution. The University does not discriminate on the
basis of race, sex, age, disability, veteran status, religion, sexual
orientation, color, or national origin in the administration of any
of its educational programs, activities, or with respect to
admission or employment.
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If you are interested in teaching
OLLI welcomes your skill, talent, and passion.
Terms run for six weeks (four weeks in the summer)
with weekly, approximately two-hour presentations.
Some instructors choose to offer shorter courses or a
one-time presentation.
Spring Term: Apr il 13 to May 22, 2015
 We will solicit proposals in December and January
 Spring course proposals due: January 29, 2015
 Response from Curriculum Committee: February 7, 2015
 Faculty commitment forms due: February 14, 2015
Did you know?
 OLLI at WVU has a scholarship fund and
accepts donations and applications for funds
all year long!
 Members may use the OLLI computers
during business hours to practice their skills,
check email, digitize their files and register
for classes. Help is available!
 Dues for the year are $100 for full
membership, or $50 per term to a maximum
of $100.
 OLLI at WVU is on Facebook.
“Friend” us at:
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WVU
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Check out the OLLI Friday Bulletin for
upcoming events from these partners!
universityclub.wvu.edu
Email [email protected] or call
(304) 293-4252 for more information.
retirees.wvu.edu
[email protected]
(304) 293-3389
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PO Box 9123
Morgantown, WV 26506-9123