[Olli] Osher spring schedule and endowment application

[Dowrick, Jane]

Dear Osher Members and Friends,

 

Spring Schedule Update:  Our print version of the Osher spring schedule
of classes and programs is running behind schedule - you should be
receiving a copy in the mail in early January.  Thanks for your
patience!  In the meantime, I've pasted the schedule below.
Registration is now open for any of the classes and programs listed, and
the registration form may be downloaded from our web site at
www.richmond.edu/scs/osher.   The preview is also posted on the web
site.

 

Countdown to Application for the Osher Foundation Endowment:  As you may
have heard, we are working on our application for a $1 million endowment
from the Osher Foundation.  The endowment will ensure the long-term
sustainability of the Osher Institute at the University of Richmond.
Ways you may help with this effort include writing a letter of support
for our application (by January 15, email to me at jdowrick at richmond.edu
or mail to me at 28 Westhampton Way, University of Richmond, Richmond,
VA 23173), and recruiting new Osher members needed to reach our
membership goal of 500.  

 

Best wishes to you and your families this holiday season!

 

Jane

 

Jane Dowrick

Director, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

School of Continuing Studies

University of Richmond, VA 23173

(804) 287-6344; fax (804-287-1264 jdowrick at richmond.edu
<mailto:jdowrick at richmond.edu> 

Visit the Osher Institute online at www.richmond.edu/scs/osher
<http://www.richmond.edu/scs/osher> 

 

 

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

University of Richmond

Spring 2007 Schedule of Classes Preview

 

(this information is subject to change; 

please use Osher registration form at www.richmond.edu/scs/osher;  

catalog will be  available in print and online in January 2007)

 

ON THE ROAD WITH THE OSHER INSTITUTE (TRIPS, HIKES, WALKS)

Plantation Movie Tour, May 9, 2007

Join Virginia Film Tours and enjoy the grandeur and the beauty of three
of Virginia's most breathtaking plantations. Learn the role each played
in the shaping of America's history and in a number of historical
Hollywood movies and TV shows filmed on location at each of the
plantations. This extraordinary Virginia Film Tour Program offers you an
opportunity to experience the imaginative and valuable use of how
intertwining movies with Virginia's fertile history reflects how art
imitates life to show us ourselves in the historical past and in the
present.  This trip is open to Osher Institute members and to guests of
the Osher Institute.  Registration deadline is March 1, 2007.  Tours
sell out quickly, so register early!  Fee for Osher Silver, Gold and
Gold Plus One Members:  $120

 

Osher Institute Hikers
Come play outdoors with us! Planned and led by Osher Institute Hikers
group members, these monthly hikes will explore different circuit hikes
of moderate difficulty. Registrants will receive specific hike details
and tips for a successful hike before each hike date.  Mondays, Jan 30,
Feb 26, Mar 26, April 30, June 25 and Saturdays March 17 and April 21.
No fee.

Campus Walks
Led by an Osher member who is an experienced hiker, we will enjoy the
beautiful walking trails on the University of Richmond campus. Wear
comfortable walking shoes and bring water and insect repellant. Walkers
are not required to complete the entire walk. 

Dates: February 27, March 27, April 24; Time: 2:15-3:30 p.m. (following
the brown bag lectures on those dates)  No fee.

Eden Woods Garden Visit, Wednesday, April 25, 10 to 11 a.m.:  Come see
the handiwork of Norie Burnet, a garden artist whose moss garden, Eden
Woods, has been documented by the Smithsonian Institute for the National
Archives of American Gardens.  Norie Burnet is a former teacher whose
Bon Air garden, Eden Woods, has been featured in Virginia Gardener,
Garden Design, The Washington Post, Woodland Garden, Virginia Living,
Gardening and Outdoor Living, Better Homes and Gardens Perennials,
Backyard Solutions, and Country Living Gardener.  No fee.

 

 

MINI COURSES

ACADEMIC RESEARCH

 

The Bounty of the Boatwright Part 1: An Orientation to the Boatwright
Library
Access to the vast resources of the Boatwright Memorial Library is one
of your Osher member benefits. You will tour the library building and
learn how to navigate the library's Web site. Osher members will need to
activate their network ID and password prior to this class, using Osher
member fact sheet information. 

Date:   Tuesday, March 13         Time:   10 a.m. to 12 noon         No
fee.
 
The Bounty of the Boatwright Part II: Navigating and Mining the Library
Website
The library catalog is just the beginning! This class focuses on the
rich resources that can be accessed online through the Boatwright
Library's Web site, such as research guides, encyclopedias and online
databases like LexisNexis and Factiva. Osher members will need to
activate their network ID and password prior to this class, using the
Osher member fact sheet information. 

Date:  Tuesday, April 10             Time:  6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
No fee.



What's In the Box -- How Does It Work: A Basic Computer Class
This is a "hands on" class where you will learn about the various parts
of your computer and what they do -- in everyday terms. We will cover
everyday "computerese" terms you can use to talk to computer techie
people if you should have to. You will find out what Windows is all
about. We will help you solve the mystery of creating and organizing
files, and help you find that "lost" file. You will take a quick tour of
Microsoft Word and create a document. And, we will explore the Internet
and practice surfing the Web. Osher members will need to activate their
network ID and password prior to this class, using Osher member fact
sheet information. 

Dates: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, March 12, 14 & 15     Time: 1-4
p.m.    Fee: $90 for Silver members, no fee for Gold/Gold Plus One
members
 

So You Want to be a Geek -- Beyond the Computing Basics
Increase your file management skills with MS Windows Explorer. Learn
some of the more advanced features of MS Word such as font selection,
character, page, paragraph, and graph formatting, using headers and
footers, creating tables and columns, inserting graphics, using spelling
tools, and printing. You will examine some of the basic features of MS
Excel, see how to load pictures from a digital camera into your PC, and
learn to burn a CD. You will need some basic computer 

skills including mouse experience, accessing software from the Windows
desk top, and simple printing. Osher members will need to activate their
network ID and password prior to this class, using the Osher member fact
sheet information. 

Dates: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, April 16, 18 & 19        Time:
1-4 p.m.  Fee: $90 for Silver members, no fee for Gold/Gold Plus One
members

 

 

ART

 

Another Len's Eye-View of Richmond's 20th Century, and Photography
Workshop

Our "Len's Eye-View" courses in 2005 and 2006 left students begging for
more!  The Dementi Family has been photographing Richmond and
Richmonders for most of the 20th Century.  This course will also feature
a short photography workshop with tips on composition, staging and
lighting.  Collections to be featured include:  The State Fair of
Virginia, a photographic account of the wonderful journey of the State
Fair of Virginia since its beginning in 1854, including a pictorial
journey of The Meadow, home of Secretariat, which is the future site of
the State Fair. This collection is part of the coffee-table book,
entitled the State Fair of Virginia, released in September, 2006.  Other
collections to be featured include images from the September, 2006
release of the coffee-table book, Cathedral of the Sacred Heart,
Celebrating 100 Years Journey in Faith. The collection of images taken
during The Churchill-Eisenhower visit to Richmond in 1946 will also be
shown.

Dates:  Thursdays, February 15, 22 and March 1 Time:  10 a.m. to 12 noon
Fee: $60 for Silver members, no fee for Gold/Gold Plus One members

 

HISTORY

 

An Expanded View of the Middle East

This course will look at the "larger Middle East" including Northern

Africa. Emphasis will be on gaining understanding and seeing patterns in
this important region that has been the crossroads of three continents
for generations.  Film clips, power points and artifacts will enrich the
lectures on the historical, religious and geopolitical development of
the area.  Special attention will be given to the effects of colonialism
and warfare on the Middle East since World War I   Visiting one of the
class sessions to share their research on this topic will be students
from the Maggie Walker Governor's School.

Dates:  Tuesdays, February 13, 20 and 27           Time:  6:30 to 8:30
p.m.  Fee: $60 for Silver members, no fee for Gold/Gold Plus One members

 

The Cold War in Hindsight

Fifteen years after the demise of the Soviet Union, we find ourselves
with sufficient hindsight gain a more meaningful understanding of the
events which are collectively known as the Cold War.  Rather than
approaching the Cold War from the traditional perspective of the
American crusade against an "evil Empire," this course will focus on the
Cold War as a series of interlocking maneuvers from the perspectives of
BOTH the United States AND Soviet Union. Students will begin by
examining the philosophical foundations of the Cold War, focusing on the
manifestation of Marxism-Leninism in the Soviet Union.  Next, students
will consider the events of the Cold War from both perspectives and even
postulate on each party's culpability.  Finally, students will consider
the shift in diplomatic relations following the Cuban Missile Crisis and
conclude with an analysis of the Soviet Union's demise in 1991. 

Dates: Thursdays, April 5, 12, 19 and 26             Time: 5 to 7 p.m.
Fee: $99 for Silver members, no fee for Gold/Gold Plus One members

 

Irish History in Film   

The history of the Irish has been captured in film, through such works
as "Bloody Sunday," "Michael Collins," "Shake Hands with the Devil," and
others.  This class will use discussion and film to look at different
periods of Irish history, with the goal of gaining insight into the
Ireland of today.

Dates: Wednesdays, April 18, 25 and May 2        Time:  6 to 9 p.m.
Fee: $60 for Silver members, no fee for Gold/Gold Plus One members

 

On Their Shoulders:  Knowing the English Working Class
Let's go back to the Industrial Revolution in England and meet the
workers:  men, women and children whose labor changed a rural,
agricultural society to an urban, industrial one.  During the four weeks
we meet we will begin by discussing why and how England was the first to
industrialize and continue from this historical context to the
discussion of 19th century readings by:  Friedrich Engels, The Condition
of the Working Class in England, Charles Dickens, Hard Times, Elizabeth
Gaskell, Mary Barton, and selections from the Sadler Committee
Investigating Child Labor in English Factories, 1832.  Readings and
discussion will be used to interpret, but never judge, the origins of
the English working class.  The Engels, Dickens and Gaskell books are
available in the UR Bookstore; other readings will be provided in class.

Dates:  Wednesdays, February 7, 14, 21, and 28 Time:  10 a.m. to 12 noon
Fee: $90 for Silver members, no fee for Gold/Gold Plus One members

 

HUMANITIES

 

Considering Civilisation:  A guided tour of Sir Kenneth Clark's
masterpiece

Led by scholar Betty Scott, students will be educated and challenged by
their study and discussion of this important work.  Recommended reading
is the book of the same title: Civilisation: A Personal View. Kenneth
Clark, New York: Harper & Row, 1969, available in the UR bookstore.

Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, February 20 through April 17 (no classes,
on March 6, March 8, April 3, April 5, April 10

Time:  2:30 to 5 p.m.  Fee: $240 for Silver members, no fee for
Gold/Gold Plus One members

 

Moving Beyond Tolerance: Accepting the Views of Others 

Since the events of September 11, 2006, we have become more aware of the
culture and beliefs of different faith communities.  Differences among
these communities manifest themselves in many ways, with the extremes of
war and terrorism.  Using "The Power of Myth" by Joseph Campbell and
Bill Moyers (available in the UR bookstore), students will examine the
"big ideas" that guide all of mankind.  Using this important work, as
well as those of the classical scholars, we will, in this provocative
course, consider a seemingly paradoxical yet powerful notion:  when we
affirm the value of other cultures, we hold the potential for deeper
understanding of our own culture and spirit, and for achieving peace in
our world.

DATES:  Fridays, January 26, February 2 and 9               Time: 1 to 3
p.m.  Fee: $60 for Silver members, no fee for Gold/Gold Plus One members

 

LAW

 

Breakfast with the Constitution:  Defining the "We" in "We the People"

Join us for this series of three interactive breakfast lectures that
focus on inclusion and exclusion, and the American Constitution.

Session One, Tuesday, April 17, 7:30 to 10 a.m.; American Indians and
the Constitution

Session Two, Tuesday, May 22, 7:30 to 10 a.m.; Race, Ethnicity, Gender,
and Sexual Orientation and the Constitution

Session Three, Tuesday June 12, 7:30 to 10 a.m.; "We the People" and our
Constitutional Structure, the Interplay of Politics, Culture, and Courts

Fee: $60 per session for Silver members, no fee for Gold/Gold Plus One
members; $120 for all three sessions

 

The Wacky World of the American Legal System

Ever wondered how someone could receive a large monetary reward for
being the victim of a hot cup of coffee?  Are you concerned that our
criminal justice system sometimes seems to fail in its role to protect
the public?  Does the part that campaign contributions play in our
legislative and administrative processes leave you a bit uneasy about
how and why laws are made?  Students will consider interesting and
sometimes humorous examples of how "wacky" our legal system can seem,
and why, with all its foibles, the U.S. legal system still remains one
of the best in the world.  Come prepared to present your own viewpoints
and to discuss case studies provided in class.

Dates: Tuesdays, February 6, 13, and 20 Time:  10 a.m. to 12 noon  Fee:
$60 for Silver members, no fee for Gold/Gold Plus One members

 

LITERATURE

 

Magnolias and Steel:  Southern 20th Century Fiction by Women

In American literature, almost from its very beginning, women writers
have made significant contributions to its development. While these
writers have come from all corners of the United States, from very early
on, a mother lode of women writers has been in the South. Using an
anthology of short stories entitled Downhome, this course will examine
some of the southern women writers of the twentieth and twenty-first
centuries. Some such as Eudora Welty, Flannery O'Connor, and Lee Smith
are well-known. Others such as Doris Betts and Margaret Gibson, writers
of later generations, are perhaps not as familiar. The selections for
reading and discussion will attempt to strike a balance between the two
groups. The first meeting will provide an opportunity for class members
to talk about what knowledge and perceptions of southern women writers
they already have. We will also discuss an overview of the course: what
readings we'll cover and what themes we may encounter as we explore
these works. 

Dates: Fridays, April 6, 13, 20, 27           Time: 1 to 3 p.m.
Fee: $90 for Silver members, no fee for Gold/Gold Plus One members

 

Literature You Will Love: Fiction for and about Young Adults

Young adult - YA - fiction has exploded over the past several decades,
with an ever-expanding readership as well as prolific writing by
award-winning authors of young adult literature.  J.K. Rowling is
perhaps the best known (and most successful) of this group for her Harry
Potter books, but she is only one of many.  This course will explore the
world of adolescence and what turns on young readers, as well as many
adults who enjoy this genre.  You will read and discuss some of the
prize-winning YA fiction for young adults, as well as explore the vast
resources available for futher study.  Our special guest for the class
is Gigi Amateau who wrote Claiming Georgia Tate, a novel praised by
award winning author Judy Blume:  "It's rare and exciting to discover a
talented new writer like Gigi Amateau. Her voice is captivating and
original, and the story of Georgia Tate is fresh, funny, honest, and
brutally painful. I was hooked on the first page and 

Literature You Will Love: Fiction for and about Young Adults, continued

couldn't put the book down until I'd finished. Then I read it again.
That's the kind of book this is. You may close it but you won't ever
forget it."  There will be required reading beginning in the second
class session, in the order listed below; these books are available in
the UR bookstore:  Durable Goods, Elizabeth Berg; Where the Red Fern
Grows, Wilson Rawls; 13 Little Blue Envelopes, Maureen Johnson; Hatchet,
Gary Paulsen; Claiming Georgia Tate, Gigi Amateau, I Am the Messenger,
Markus Zusak  Dates:  Fridays, February 16, 23, March 2, 16, 23, 30,
April 13       Time:  10 am to noon

Fee: $120 for Silver members, no fee for Gold/Gold Plus One members

 

 

The Qura'an as Literature

Regarded by believers as the true word of God as revealed to the Prophet
Muhammad, the Qura'an is the holy book of Islam. Its
<http://search.eb.com/eb/topic?idxStructId=31677&typeId=13> Arabic
language is thought to be unsurpassed in purity and beauty and to
represent the highest ideal of style. (From the Encyclopedia Brittanica
online 2006.)  This class will acquaint students with the history and
beautiful text of the Qura'an.  Students may wish to obtain a copy of
the Qura'an, translated into English.  Copies of Qura'an Translation,
Mahomodali H. Shakir (Translator) will be available from the Osher
Office.

Dates:  Thursdays, February 1, 8 and 15             Time:  1 to 3 pm
Fee: $60 for Silver members, no fee for Gold/Gold Plus One members

 

MATH

 

Numbers, Numbers, Numbers, not Numb3rs  

Can you add in Roman numerals, or multiply like the Egyptians? Ours is a
Base 10 system, how do you do     arithmetic in Base 2 or Base 16?  And
what does Modular Arithmetic have to do with Zip codes and UPS codes?
What makes a number perfect or amiable?  Bring a simple calculator.


Dates:  Wednesdays, March 13, 20 and 27          Time:  10 a.m. to 12
noon          Fee: $60 for Silver members, no fee for Gold/Gold Plus One
members

 

MUSIC

 

Stolen Kisses, Murderous Designs:  Intrigue at the Opera

Students will receive in-depth analyses of three great Italian operas.
Handel's Agrippina depicts Nero's rise to power in ancient Rome;
Mascagni's Cavalleria Rusticana and Leoncavallo's I Pagliacci reveal the
primal passions ruling everyday Italian life.  With recorded excerpts
and videos, the class will demonstrate how composers employ music to
tell stories.

Dates:  Mondays, February 5, 12 and 19             Time: 1 to 3 p.m.
Fee: $60 for Silver members, no fee for Gold/Gold Plus One members

 

 

Sun Records and the Birth of Rock and Roll

Elvis, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison - these were Sun
Records' discoveries during the 1950s.  Converging at a small studio in
Memphis at a time of great emerging social change, these musicians
forged a new music from rhythm and blues, gospel, and hillbilly
elements.  They were adored by young fans but decried by many adults.
The roots, music, and influence of these early rock stars will be
explored by Barbara Barnes Sims, a key employee working with Sam
Phillips during the '50s.  Expect entertainment, information, and
memories.

Dates:  Tuesday, April 10, Wednesday, April 11 and Thursday, April 12
Time:  10 a.m. to noon  Fee: $60 for Silver members, no fee for
Gold/Gold Plus One members

 

 

SCIENCE

 

Field Investigations of the James River and the Chesapeake Bay 

Participants in this field-oriented course will learn first-hand about
the ecology of the James River, its watershed, and the Chesapeake Bay.
Focusing on the largest tributary in Virginia, the course will provide
participants with an overview of the river and the Chesapeake Bay.
Participants will later spend a day investigating the James River aboard
"Chesapeake", a Chesapeake Bay Foundation 42' vessel. This hand's-on
exploration will include participants' performing biological, physical,
and chemical collections and measurements to help define water quality.
A component of this course will be conducting an ornithological survey
in a Bald Eagle concentration zone along the James River shore. By
learning about local conditions through investigation, participants will
gain a greater understanding of current environmental issues confronting
Virginia and learn of ways to address and solve many of these issues.

Classroom Date and Time:  Monday, April 16, 10 a.m. to 12 noon   

Field Study Day Trip Date and Time:  Monday, April 23, 8 am to 5 pm

Fee is $60 for Silver, Gold and Gold Plus One members

 

Understanding the Earth Part II:  Understanding Ancient Climates

In Part I of this series, Dr. Kitchen guided Osher students through the
world of rocks and minerals.  In this course, the focus will be on
sedimentary rocks and what they reveal about ancient climates on the
earth.  Students of Part II will be provided with recommended readings
for material that was covered in Part I "Exploring the World of Rocks
and Minerals."  Part I is not a prerequisite for this course.

Dates:  Thursdays, March 15, 22, and 29 Time:  10 a.m. to 12 noon
Fee: $60 for Silver members, no fee for Gold/Gold Plus One members

 

 .

SOCIOLOGY

 

The Open Road:  America Looks at Aging

In this three part program we will review the Public Television
Documentary, The Open Road: America Looks at Aging, produced by Emmy
Award winning filmmaker Nina Gilden Seavey. The film deals with aging in
a normative way, looking at the opportunities found in aging as well as
the obstacles inherent in longevity. Following the viewing, we will
discuss the four life transitions typically experienced after age 50:
personal re-invention, surviving spousal loss, sustaining 

independence and creating lasting legacies.  Our discussion will
consider lurking dangers, hidden opportunities, resources, "head and
heart" issues and perpetuating personal values.

Dates: Thursdays, February 8, 15, and 22            Time:  6:30 to 8:30
Fee: $60 for Silver members, no fee for Gold/Gold Plus One members

 

 

WORLD AFFAIRS

 

Germany and the Concept of Internationality: A Modern Melting-Pot?

During the Cold War, Germany sat on the dividing line between the
Eastern and Western Blocks. With the dissolution of the political divide
and the reunification, Germany has moved into the heart of Europe-and in
the process had to bring together a variety of different cultural
heritages: Two distinctly different German cultures coexist and only
slowly merge, while having to integrate substantial minorities from
Turkey, Greece, Italy, Spain, and Portugal, numerous immigrants from
former soviet and other communist countries and meeting the demands of
international coexistence with the EU. How do Germans handle the
challenges that come with different language, religious, and ideological
backgrounds? What solutions do they find-or not? Is Germany turning into
a new melting-pot in its quest for a modern national identity?

Dates:  Wednesdays, March 14, 21, and 28         Time:   6.30-8.30
Fee: $60 for Silver members, no fee for Gold/Gold Plus One members

 

 

Understanding Globalization and Its Effects

This course will take its starting point from the bestseller The World
Is Flat by Thomas L. Friedman and examine twenty-first-century
globalization, incorporating perspectives from a variety of regions and
sectors. How does globalization affect political stability worldwide and
national sovereignty at home? What underlies the controversy surrounding
the World Bank and the IMF? How effective are free trade agreements in
promoting economic development in the global South, and how do they
impact employment in the United States? What is behind the recent turn
to the left in Latin America? How will China's economic rise impact the
United States and the developing world? These and other questions will
be addressed in layman's terms, drawing on academic sources as well as
recent personal travel in both China and Central America. 

Dates:  Wednesdays, January 24, 31 and February 7       Time: 6:30 to
8:30 p.m.             Fee: $60 for Silver members, no fee for Gold/Gold
Plus One members

 

 

 

 

BROWN BAG TALKS ON VARIOUS TOPICS:  No Fee for any of the Brown Bag
Talks

 

>From Private School to Boot Camp:  The Education of a Canine Companion

Date and Time:  Thursday, January 25, 6:30 to 8:30 pm

Come meet a working service dog, and learn more about the training and
work of these devoted companions.

Identity Theft - Protecting Yourself and Family

Date and Time:  Tuesday, January 30 12:30 to 2 p.m.

This session will explore the continuing trend of identity theft by
reviewing some historical background and providing updated statistics on
this crime trend, and will include important numbers, applicable web
sites and  handout  materials on action to be taken if your identity is
stolen.

Virginia Home Grown: Getting the Lawn & Garden Ready for Spring

Date and Time: Tuesday, February 27, 12:30-2 p.m. 

Bring your gardening questions!  Led by a local horticulturist, this
talk will provide useful information and tips for novice and experienced
gardeners alike.  Discussion will revolve around things to do in the
lawn and garden to get them ready for spring.

Iran and Afghanistan:  An Eyewitness Tutorial

Date and Time: Thursday, March 1, 6:30 to 8:30 pm

An intro to the people, the politics of these two countries, including
their ethnic and religious components of the country and the current
political and military situations in these countries.  This lecture
designed to help you understand and follow the current events in these
regions.


Managing Change in Our Lives


Date and Time:  Tuesday, March 27, 12:30 to 2 p.m.


Change - it's all around us and sometimes seems almost constant.  Change
causes us stress in our everyday lives.  How do we recognize it; what
are some ways we can deal with it?  We will talk about our "circles of
influence" and "circles of concern".  How can we recognize their
elements and how they will help us manage the stress of change in our
lives? We will discuss some ways to reduce the stress of change and
engage in open dialog giving participants the opportunity to explore
various ways to identify and "deal with" sources of change in their
lives. 

Laughing Out Loud:  The UR Improv Comedy Troupe "Subject to Change"

Date and time:  March 22, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Founded in 2003 with the goal of exposing the UR campus community to the
arts in an exciting, interactive and accessible way, Subject To Change
(STC) has quickly become one of the hottest and fastest growing
performing groups on the 

University of Richmond campus.  Visit www.stcimprov.com. 

 

 

Empowering and Encouraging through Education:  educating the youth of
southern Sudan

Date and Time:  Wednesday, April 11, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

This talk will focus on work to build a secondary school in a village
called Atiaba, in southern Sudan, a country recovering from the
destruction of a civil war. 

Athos:  The Holy Mountain

Date and Time:  Tuesday, April 24, 12:30 to 2 p.m.

Mount Athos, a peninsula in northern Greece, has long been recognized as
a sacred space.  It was the home of the legendary gods before they moved
to Mount Olympus.  During the reign of Alexander the Great, a leading
architect proposed that a giant likeness of the leader be carved on the
seven-thousand-foot peak of marble and limestone.  Since the ninth
century it has been home to Orthodox monks.

Just in Time:  What You Need to Know About The Pension Protection Act

Date and Time: Tuesday, April 26, 6 to 9 p.m.

This talk is designed for those who are seeking a secure retirement and
are still working, approaching retirement, or in retirement.  With the
passage of the Pension Protection Act, major changes have occurred in
terms of retirement plan participation and funding, health care in
retirement, long term care coverage funding, and IRA's (distribution
planning, limits, IRA inheritance changes, etc). 

 

CREDIT CLASSES FOR AUDIT - Spring semester begins on January 15th

Audit fee is $100 for Silver members, no fee for Gold or Gold Plus One
members

 

ACCOUNTING

ACCT 300U Accounting for Non-Accountants

ADULT EDUCATION

ADED 398U: Critical Thinking; Thursday 6:30-9:10; Daniel Zelinski

ARCHAEOLOGY

ARCH 300U Archeology of Ancient Civilizations; Thursday 7:00 - 9:40;
Katherine Thompson

 

ART

ART 347U The Age of Jefferson (Cross-listed with History 347U); Thursday
7:00 - 9:40; Elisabeth Wray & Debra Hanson

ART 398U The American Character in Film; Tuesday 6:30 -9:10; Debra
Hanson & Paul Porterfield

ECONOMICS

ECON 202U Macroeconomics; Tuesday, 6:30 to 9:30; Brenda Priebe

ENGLISH

ENGL 326U Shakespeare in Film; Thursday 7:00 - 9:40; Rosalind Reilly

ENGL 332U The American Short Story; Tuesday 7:00 - 9:40; Sarah Bird
Wright

ENGL 344U Major Themes in Literature; Monday 7:00 - 9:40; Martha Edmonds

FINANCE

FIN 365U Corporation Finance; Tuesday, 7 to 9:40; Sheldon Mutchnick

GEOLOGY

GEOL 398U Earth Science; Tuesday 6:30 - 9:10; David Kitchen

HISTORY

HIST 320U Virginia History; Tuesday 7:00 - 9:40; Elisabeth Wray

HIST 347U The Age of Jefferson (Cross listed with ART 347U); Thursday
7:00 - 9:40

HIST 321U Moments in Time/History of Europe; Monday 6:60 - 9:10; Daniel
Roberts

INFORMATION SYSTEMS

ISYS 198U ST:  Software Tools 

ISYS 351U Web Design/Development    

ISYS 353U Advanced Tools for Web Development

ISYS 450U Project Management

LAW

LAW 300U Business Law

PSYCHOLOGY

PSYC 101U Introductory Psychology Thursday 7:00 - 9:40

PSYC 190U Child Psychology Monday 7:00 - 9:40

PSYC 305U Stress and Its Management Wednesday 7:00 - 9:40

SOCIOLOGY

SOC 305U Deviance Thursday 6:00 - 8:40

SOC 320U Alternate Lifestyles and Contemporary Families Tuesday 6:00 -
8:40

SPEECH

SPCH 206U Group Communication Tuesday 7:00 - 9:40

SPCH 222U Business and Professional Speech Thursday 7:00-9:40

THEATER

THTH 398U Theater Appreciation Monday 6:30 - 9:10

 

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