INSTITUTE FOR CONTINUED LEARNING VOLUME 35, ISSUE 5 THE A MESSAGE FROM THE ICL PRESIDENT PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE 1 CLASS SCHEDULES A V A ILABLE NOW SPRING 2015 1 JANUARY FIELD TRIPS SPRING SEMESTER CLASSES JANUARY CALENDAR OF CLASSES L INK JANUARY 2015 INSIDE THIS ISSUE: JANUARY CLASS UPDATE LE A R NI NG Happy 2015! I am so excited for our Spring Semester starting on January 12th with a record breaking 61 classes, 24 of them in addition to our Fall Semester. It is a great time to attend our tried and true favorites and to venture out of our comfort zone and learn something new. Please take a moment and thank our wonderful teachers who dedicate their time, resources and money for volunteering at ICL. DeeAnn Bassett I was pleased and honored that Dr. Richard “Biff” Williams attended our 2 2-3 3 4-5 FOR YOUR INFORMATION 5 JANUARY CLASS LISTING 6 NEW SPRING SEMESTER CLASSES 7 ICL Christmas luncheon and spoke about launching DSU’s strategic plan. He has been inviting the community and ICL members to share a vision of the future. He also indicated that he could see many of our members, along with other seniors, mentoring DSU students in fields in which we have expertise. Thank you, President Williams, for taking time out of your busy schedule to speak to us. Please join us on January 6, at 9:00 a.m. at the DSU Gardner Center, Conference Room D, where ICL is holding its General Membership Meeting. The ICL Council will give members a brief progress report on ICL and then vote on the proposal to increase the members’ dues from $40 to $45 effective Fall Semester 2015. The last increase was 12 long years ago and our membership has more than doubled along with offering a record number of classes (61). I know we are still knee deep in the throes of winter, but please save this date for our Spring Luncheon, Friday, February 20, at the DSU Gardner Center. It will be a nice time to get out and meet other members and enjoy a delicious lunch! May this New Year bring many sweet memories JUST FOR INSTRUCTORS 8 and peaceful times! —DeeAnn Bassett The ICL Office will re-open Monday through Thursday beginning January 5. Spring Semester classes begin on Monday, January 12. Be sure to check the “Class Listing” on page 6 of this newsletter for class days, times, and locations. MANY CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE, so please don’t assume that your classes will be in the same locations on the same days and at the same times. ICL is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year! Please be patient as you orient yourself to the new schedule. If you have questions, please call the ICL Office at 435-652-7670. THE LEARNING LINK Page 2 JANUARY CLASS UPDATE BICYCLE MAINTENANCE Class is held at Monster Storage, west end of 700 South, up the hill behind the Surgical Center—227 West 700 South, St. George. Class limit of 10 students. CIVIL WAR - WAR IN THE WEST 14th: 14th American Indians in the Civil War—Minnesota, Pea Ridge, Suppression on the Plain 28th: Chickamauga and 28th Knoxville EASTERN PHILOSOPHY 13th: Introduction to Bud13th dhism 20th: 20th Buddha the Homeless Bhikkhu 27th: 27th Living the Dharma ESTATE PLANNING 15th: 15th Class overview, Estate Taxes, Probate, Wills, Power of Attorney, Health Care Initiatives 29th: 29th Living Trusts, Charitable Trusts, Special Needs Trusts, Other Trusts FAVORITE BOOKS 15th: Class members will have read Orphan Train, A Novel, by Christina Baker Kline. Janet Cramer will lead the discussion. FRENCH INTERMEDIATE For this class, please call the instructor, Jo Crider, at 435673-8775. INSURANCE FOR THE LAY PERSON 12th: 12th Overview of Insurance for the Lay Person. What is your image of the insurance industry? We will discuss the marketing of insurance products and how you can save money and obtain the most insurance for your budget. 26th: 26th Auto Insurance Coverage. Auto insurance is required to drive in the State of Utah. We will discuss the types of auto insurance coverage and their impact on you, the consumer.. MARK TWAIN - AN AMERICAN ORIGINAL 20th: 20th Mark Twain not only JANUARY FIELD TRIPS All field trips meet in the parking lot at the North Plaza Building, west side, on the corner of 900 South and 100 West. Wear appropriate clothing. Bring binoculars, camera, lunch, and water. Car pooling is generally available. Enjoy! Please Note: Because hiking and field trips are growing in numbers and getting harder to keep everyone together, the classes will be limited to approximately 30 participants and preference will be to ICL members. ICL membership identification badges are mandatory and must be worn on hiking and field trips. All visitors going on the trip must sign the Release of Liability and Assumption of Risk Form, which will be provided by the Class Instructor. (This form may also be signed at the ICL Office prior to the trip.) The completed form will be kept on file at the ICL Office. A visitor may attend only one (1) hike or field trip per semester. If anyone plans to attend more than one (1) hike or field trip, he/she will need to register as a member of ICL. loved animals, he considered most of them superior to “the Lowest Animal”— Man. Come kick off the semester with a selection of Twain’s greatest animal stories. MICROSOFT WORD PROJECTS First class starts Jan. 21st OPERA FOR ONE AND ALL The entire Spring Semester will be devoted to “The History of French Opera.” 13th: What is French opera and when did it begin? In this class, we will define French opera and follow the development of French opera from the time of Lully to the arrival of Gluck. 20th: Gioachino Rossini 20th spent the last five years of his active composing career in Paris culminating in William Tell, his last work for stage. This was a period of good food, good drink, and especially good opera. 27th: Eugene Scribe, a 27th dramatist best known for the perfection of the socalled “well-made play,” will be the subject of today’s class, focusing on his work as an opera librettist. PICKLEBALL Pickleball courts are located at Worthen Park, 200 South 400 East. TAX, FINANCE & INVESTING 22nd: 22nd Introduction and class overview. Taxes Part I—Taxes on Social Security TRAVELING THE WORLD 15TH: France, Spain & Portugal 22ND: Ireland YOGA—SOMATIC Class will be held twice a week on Tuesday and Thursday in NIB 126. 126 Class limited to 25 students. Students may attend the Tuesday session OR the Thursday session, but not both. BOTANY No Botany Field Trips in January and February. HIKING This semester we are going to “get fit by Spring” by adding an optional hike each month. We will attempt to provide a mix including an easy, medium and more aggressive hike each month. January is generally the chilliest month of the year so our hike on January 9 and 16 will be close to home. Our January 23 hike will be in Nevada where we should see slightly warmer temperatures. 9th: We will hike the popular Kowalachuk Trail just off of highway 18. This is a moderate hike of 4-5 miles with gentle elevation gains. It is easily accessed by all vehicles. 16th: We will hike a newly opened section of the Washington City bike trail system. This is a 3-mile walk on a paved trail near the Virgin River. 23rd: The last hike is in Beaver Dam Wash. We will hike about a mile down to the wash and then do some rock and debris exploring while we are in the wash. As always, THE LEARNING LINK Page 3 J A N U A R Y F I E L D T R I P S - CONTINUED HIKING (CONT.) wear sturdy shoes or boots and bring water. Lunches will be determined based on weather and we will provide more details by e-mail as the dates approach. As always we will meet on the west side of the North Plaza Building parking lot, 46 South 1000 East. We will attempt to be in our cars and ready to depart promptly at 10:00 a.m. Note: Our goal for ICL hiking is to introduce you to locations in Southwest Utah you may not have explored, to provide an enjoyable social experience and to offer healthy exercise. ICL hiking is open to all ages. You should be comfortable walking 3-4 miles, but we set a pace that will leave no one behind regardless of your physical condition. As a rule, hikes will be the first and third Friday of each month. This may vary depending on weather and semester schedules, as well as hike leader schedules. Although we try to maintain a group of no more than 30, we will not turn down anyone on hike day. Should groups become overly large, we will advise, in advance, of any changes in policy. Things to know before you go: We will always depart from the west side of the North Plaza Building parking lot, 46 South 1000 East. If you are on the way, or prefer not to go to the parking lot, please let Barb or Roger know, and we will try to determine a good location to meet. Unless otherwise noted, departure time will 9:00 a.m. during the warmer months (September, October, April, May) and 10:00 a.m. in the cooler months. Everyone must sign the attendance sheet. This is very important. It is the justification for Dixie State University to seek State of Utah funding. Guests are welcome to participate in one hike without joining ICL. They must also sign the attendance sheet as well as a Release of Liability form which will be available from the instructor. We will attempt to provide the best information possible for the monthly hikes in The Learning Link. However, weather, road conditions, and other factors make the final decision as to where each hike will be located. Please come with sturdy shoes or boots. Sandals, flipflops, etc., are not appropriate where we go, and while we will not exclude anyone, plan on a scolding if you show up with them. Plan to carry water, snacks, good weather-resistant clothing, and sunscreen in your carrying bag. Cancellations. Weather can change our plans quickly. We will do our best to notify everyone of plan changes. We would like to get as many e-mail addresses as possible to get the word out quickly. Many of us enjoy lunch and conversation at the end of the hike. Although this is completely optional, plan to bring the lunch of your choice, a chair, and other creature comforts if you plan to participate. Contacts: Roger: 435435-632632-1814, rbh@mtaonline; Barb: 435435-673673-1990 SPRING SEMESTER CLASSES In addition to the ongoing classes that will continue through Spring Semester, the following classes will also be offered Spring Semester, which begins January 12. Class descriptions and instructors’ credentials for recently approved classes are on page 7. History of Washington County Awaken the Creative Genius Within Ballroom Social Dance Piano— Piano—Individualized Instruction Better Balance with the Feldenkrais® Method Creative Photography Dream Interpretation Excel Basics Discovering Inner Peace From AgeAge-ing to SageSage-ing Geology In the Ever After Islam: Yesterday and Today Journey of the Hero Laughter Yoga Microsoft Word Projects Native American Cultures Native American Flute— Flute—Intermediate Pilates Infused Yoga PowerPoint Modern Russian History— History—Real Lives, Real Women Over Four Generations 350 Years of American Jewry The American Political Experience, Part I The Seasons of a Woman’s Life What to Listen For in Music Yahweh Yoga for Seniors The Earth’s Atmosphere THE LEARNING LINK JANUARY CALENDAR OF CLASSES Page 4 THE LEARNING LINK Page 5 FOR YOUR INFORMATION January Business Meeting The ICL Constitution requires three general membership meetings to be held each year. The January General Membership Meeting is slated for Tuesday, January 6, 9:00 a.m., at the Gardner Center, Conference Room D. All members are invited to attend. The Council will give a progress report to the membership and conduct necessary business. The ICL By-Laws state that “Dues changes are subject to approval by a majority vote of members attending the January business meeting.” The Council proposes that the dues be raised to $45 beginning with the 2015-2016 academic year. ICL Founders’ Scholarship In October 2012, an Endowment Contribution Agreement was entered into between ICL and Dixie State College of Utah (now Dixie State University) to create a scholarship endowment fund for the benefit of students attending the College/University. ICL members have the opportunity to contribute to the fund. Contributions qualify as charitable contributions under Section 170 of the IRS Code of 1954. In addition to those listed in the October, November, and December editions of The Learning Link, the following ICL members have contributed to the scholarship endowment fund this academic year: Douglas and Deborah Bowen, Bowen Jeanette Workman, Workman Anonymous, Anonymous Julie Brooks, Brooks Sherry Chapman and DeeAnn Bassett. Thank you, ICL members, for contributing to the scholarship endowment fund that benefits deserving DSU students! Contributions to the scholarship fund may be made at the ICL Office, 658 East 200 South. Please make checks payable to Dixie State University. Usernames and Passwords All ICL members taking Spring Semester computer classes will need to secure usernames and passwords by paying the DSU $10 fee at the Smith Computer Center. If you purchased a username/ password for Fall Semester and plan to continue your computer classes, you will need to renew your usernames and passwords by paying the DSU $10 fee at the Smith Computer Center. THE LEARNING LINK JANUARY CLASS LISTING Page 6 THE LEARNING LINK Page 7 NEW SPRING SEMESTER CLASSES The following classes have been approved by the ICL Council since the “Course Catalog” was printed last fall and will be offered for Spring Semester: DISCOVERING INNER PEACE This will help participants discover their own inner resources—innate tools for living such as inner strength, choice, and hope—and the possibility of personal peace. The curriculum will focus on themes of Peace, Appreciation, Inner Strength, Self-Awareness, Clarity, Understanding, Dignity, Choice, Hope, and Contentment. Instructor: Luigi Persichetti, B.A., Theology, St. Louis University. Spiritual leader and Unity minister at Unity Church of Positive Living; Hospice chaplain at Southern Utah Home Care and Hospice; Member of Interfaith Council of St. George. THE EARTH’S ATMOSPHERE AND ASSOCIATED ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES The Earth’s atmosphere provides several functions that are critically important to existing forms of life that live on the Earth’s surface and in its oceans. In this course, we will examine how human activities are affecting our atmosphere thereby leading to various environmental issues – including global warming, as well as stratospheric ozone depletion and ground-level photochemical smog. We will explore both the basic science associated with these issues and the economic and political implications of proposed solutions. Instructor: Eric P. Grimsrud, B.A., Chemistry, St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN; Ph.D. Chemistry, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI. Post Doc. Edmonton, Alberta, University of Alberta, Post Doc. Washington State University; Professor of Chemistry, Montana State University; Dean, Math & Science, Columbia Basin College, Pasco, WA. HISTORY OF WASHINGTON COUNTY This class will begin with an examination of the landscape in the Utah's Dixie area and then the Native Americans and American explorers. Then it will turn to the Mormon settlements, those before St. George, then St. George, and those after up to about 1910. The village system will be explained, then the great pioneer structures. One session will deal with water and its challenges. The story of Zion National Park and other federal parks and projects will be a class. The story of education will be another, as well as fine arts and industry. The history of medicine and urbanization will be discussed. The transition from an agricultural society to a consumer society will include golf, tourism and growth. Future challenges of water, growth, environmental problems and diversity will be considered. The leaders of these periods will be dealt with as well as the laborers. Several guests will be invited to share their insights. Instructor: Douglas D. Alder, B.S. and M.S., Ph.D, Professor of History, Utah State University, 1963-1986; President of Dixie College, 19861993; Professor of History, Dixie College, 1995-1999; Adjunct Professor, Dixie State University, 2007-2010. MODERN RUSSIAN HISTORY—REAL LIVES, REAL WOMEN OVER FOUR GENERATIONS The course tells the epic story of the lives and times of four generations of Russian women from the end of the 19th century to present day. Their journey begins in two small towns a thousand miles apart and moves to the cultural capital of Russia, Leningrad, which today is named St. Petersburg. It is a journey of hardship and survival through world war, revolution, civil war, Stalin’s purges, the blockade of Leningrad and the fall of the Soviet empire. Instructor: Liubov Kaverina, Leningrad State University; English & French teacher, Russian literature teacher. PIANO – Individualized Instruction A course designed to give intermediate piano students a fun, guided experience in piano study. Some previous piano experience required. An inexpensive keyboard can be purchased online or at a garage sale. Instructors: Eileen P. Baker, BYU graduate in Psychology & Sociology. Masters in Ed.S. at Idaho State University. Took piano lessons for 7 years and studied with other pianists for 2 years. School Psychologist in Elementary & Secondary Schools; taught piano lessons for 20 years. Member of Heritage Choir. 2013-14 experienced 2 semesters of piano teaching for ICL with 21 completed students. Marilyn Shirts, Assoc. Degree and an additional 2 years of Elementary Early Childhood from SUU. Taught Preschool, worked in elementary school and Five County Assoc. of Governments. Accomplished Pianist. David Mark Gibbons, Bachelor of Music at BYU; 33 years teaching music, K-12. (Class is full.) The opinions and views expressed by ICL instructors or presenters are those of the individual instructor or presenter, who are are solely solely responsible for the content of their courses, seminars, lectures or field trips. The ICL organization does not endorse any spec specific pecific content. ICL members are responsible for 1) independently evaluating the information given and the opinions expressed, and 2) 2) for for solic licit acting upon this information and these opinions in their own best interests. No ICL instructor or presenter is allowed to so licit business or sell a product in which they have a vested interest through an ICL class. PRSRT STD Web site: www.dixie.edu/com/icl Postage & Fees Paid. St. George, UT 84770 PERMIT No. 35 INSTITUTE FOR CONTINUED LEARNING Dixie State University 658 East 200 South St. George, UT 84770 JUST FOR INSTRUCTORS Office Location: 1. 658 East 200 South St. George, UT 84770 Phone: 435-652-7670 Fax: 435-674-4726 E-mail: [email protected] 2014– 2014 – 2015 ICL Executive Officers President: DeeAnn Bassett, 435-632-1003 Vice President: TBA Secretary: Claudette Hoggan, 435-635-1462 Treasurer: Dean Barker, 435-986-3786 Treasurer DSU Representatives Representatives: Becky Smith, Dean, School of Academic & Community Outreach; Sheila Cannon, Administrative Assistant, School of Academic & Community Outreach 2. 3. ICL Council Members Doug Bowen, Karen Hill, Merrill Palmer, Susan Simkins, June Stephenson (Past President) “The purpose of ICL shall be to provide a community of study and learning within the college community wherein retired and semi-retired persons desiring to continue their intellectual pursuits and activities and participate in college courses and special events, may have the opportunity to do so at minimal cost and in accordance with their special needs and interests.” The ICL Constitution For instructors continuing your classes through Spring Semester, please submit your Fall Semester roll to the ICL Office; then plan to pick up a new computer-generated roll to begin the Spring Semester. Also, please tell a member of the office staff the number of hours you volunteered Fall Semester, which will be included in a report we are required to submit to DSU. For instructors beginning your classes in Spring Semester, please stop at the office and pick up your signup sheet, name badge, and parking permit. Instructors who use the classroom equipment and need new usernames and passwords for Spring Semester, please visit the office in January to receive your new login info. 4. For those of you teaching computer classes, please do not encourage your students to change their passwords. It creates problems for IT personnel should your students forget their login info. 5. In an effort to encourage our members to wear their nametags, please w e a r y o u r “Instructor” nametag. Coming Events: January 6: 6 General Membership Meeting January 12: 12 Spring Semester Classes Begin January 19: 19 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. No classes held. February 16: 16 Presidents’ Day. No classes held. February 20: 20 Spring Luncheon January ICL Office Hours 658 East 200 South January 5—29 Monday thru Thursday 9:30 a.m.—2:30 p.m. ICL Office is closed on Friday. During non-office hours, please leave a message at 435-652-7670, or send an e-mail to [email protected].