Osher Fall 2012 Schedule

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Learning takesa lifetime.Bring your curiosity to the Osher Institute and you’ll have the time of your life.

FOR PEOPLE 50 AND BETTER!FREE EVENTSMINI COURSESCREDIT CLASSES FOR AUDITINTEREST GROUPSLEARNING ON THE RUN LECTURESLOTS OF MEMBER BENEFITS

• An Osher membership is a great value, providing up to $7 in benefits for each $1 of an Osher membership fee

• Join any time of the year

• Membership is good for 12 months from date you join

• Free Osher member orientation and tour

• A user friendly web site at osher.richmond.edu

• Your friends are welcome at Osher events that are free and open to the public

• Osher members receive a discount at the Modlin Center for Performing Arts, at a value up to $8 off each ticket

• Year-round program offerings (in spring, summer and fall semesters) of Osher Mini Courses, lectures, and credit classes for audit by Osher members*

• Free participation in Osher Interest Groups

• Free parking on UR campus

• Online “Osher Insider” newsletter each semester

• Osher After Five programs and classes conveniently scheduled in the evening and on the weekend – great for the ‘not yet retired’

• Unlimited borrowing privileges at the UR Library

• Use of more than 100 online databases at the UR Library

• Membership in Friends of the Boatwright Memorial Library**

• University of Richmond “One Card” used to access full privileges at the UR Library or at some area retailers for discounts

• UR email address

• Daily “SpiderBytes” notices of free UR programs and events

• Access to UR help centers for preparing presentations and using computer technololgy

• Opportunities to serve as an Osher Institute volunteer, to plan and/or lead Osher programs

• Osher members are welcome at University of Richmond venues and programs such as the dining centers and coffee shop, University Libraries and Museums, Bookstore, Technology Learning Center, Speech Center, the Center for Civic Engagement, Modlin Center and more

• Osher Social Networking, Osher pictures and documents via a WIKI and postings online via Facebook and Twitter

* Silver members pay course/audit fees; no fees for Gold/Gold plus one members

** benefit for Gold/Gold plus one members

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Table of Contents3 The Osher Institute Mission,

Values and History

3 Becoming an Osher InstituteMember

3 Registration for Osher Classes and Programs

3 Making a Gift to the Osher Institute

3 Osher Volunteer Leadership Opportunities

3 Scholarships for Osher classes

4 Bonus Programs for Osher Members

5 Osher Special Events

5-6 Osher Trips

6 UR Special Events

7 Osher Interest GroupsBridgeGreat ConversationsHikersLiterary Dreamers

7 Books and Supplies for OsherClasses

7 Osher Speakers Bureau

8 Learning on the Run Talks

9-12Osher Mini Courses

13 Osher Membership & Registration Form

14 Semester Calendar

15 Osher Audit Course Opportunities

15 Osher Course Leaders and Community Partners

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Fall 2012 Schedule of ClassesMembership Benefits at a GlanceFor complete details, visit us online at osher.richmond.edu

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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Mission, Values and HistoryOur mission is to be a communityof mature lifelong learners engagingin stimulating and fun learning activi-ties in an academic setting.

We value• the shared knowledge and talentsof our members• the support of our members forthe Osher Institute• a spirit of collaboration and respectamong Osher members and with theUniversity of Richmond• the diversity of our members thatenhances learning opportunities

Our HistoryEstablished in 2004 at the Universityof Richmond’s School of Professionaland Continuing Studies, the OsherLifelong Learning Institute operatesthrough the support of its members,the University of Richmond, andthrough an endowment from theBernard Osher Foundation of SanFrancisco. There are more than 100Osher Institutes in colleges and uni-versities throughout the United States.We offer intellectual stimulation andcivic engagement in a community oflifelong learners, age 50 and better.Through the Osher Institute you mayrediscover your love for learning onthe beautiful University of Richmondcampus. We offer a wide array of aca-demic and liberal arts courses and pro-grams year round, in the spring,summer and fall semesters. Osher of-ferings include undergraduate creditcourses for audit, special interestgroups, mini-courses, free lectures,community service projects, and more.There are no entrance requirements,no tests and no grades. In fact, no col-lege background is needed at all—it’syour love of learning that counts. Ifyou’re 50 or better with a curious mindand a keen interest in learning, we’dlove for you to join us.

Becoming an Osher MemberYou can become an Osher member atany time during the year. We invite youto come and try out one of our freeOsher events, listed in this schedule,before you join. For as little as $75, Sil-ver Osher members enjoy a wide arrayof member benefits and low coursefees, plus the option to upgrade theirmembership. Gold and Gold Plus Onemembers enjoy unlimited free classeson campus for an annual fee as low as$325. UR faculty, staff and retireesmay join as a UR Osher for $25; somerestrictions apply. Member benefits areoutlined “At a Glance” inside the frontcover of this schedule. Complete de-tails and membership forms are on-line at osher.richmond.edu.Amembership form is also included inthis schedule. We invite you to sched-ule a visit to the Osher Institute officeby calling (804) 287-6608.

Osher Member OrientationSign up for a free session to learnhow to fully access all of your Oshermember benefits, such as free park-ing, a UR email address, full privi-leges at the UR library and more.

Registration is Required forOsher Classes and ProgramsPlease go to osher.richmond.edufor details and the registration forms(online and paper are both available).A registration form is also includedin this schedule.

Making a Gift to the Osher InstituteOsher Institute members and friendsof the Osher Institute are encouragedto consider tax deductible gifts to theOsher Institute. Your gift is a gift oflearning that helps us continue to pro-vide excellent lifelong learning oppor-tunities and to keep Osher Institutefees affordable. For details on makinga gift, please contact the Osher Insti-tute office at (804) 287-6344.

Osher Volunteer LeadershipOpportunities Members of the Osher LifelongLearning Institute are invited to partic-ipate as volunteers in many aspects ofthe Institute: serving as a class assis-tant, leading an Osher class, serving onOsher project teams and on the OsherLeadership Council. Details of leader-ship opportunities, including a list ofthe current Osher Leadership Counciland members of project teams for Cur-riculum, Development, Leader Sup-port, Marketing and Membership, areonline at osher.richmond.edu.

Scholarships The UR Osher Institute is pleased to be able to offer need-based scholarships for Osher on-campusmini-courses. To inquire about ascholarship contact the Osher office.

This schedule is a publication of the University of Richmond School of Professional and Continuing Studies.The con-tents represent the most current information available at the time of publication. However, due to the period of timecovered by this catalog, it is reasonable to expect changes to be made without prior notice. Comments and coursesuggestions are welcome. Please call (804) 287-6344 or e-mail jdowrick@ richmond.eduCommon Ground Mission StatementThe University of Richmond is committed to developing a diverse workforce and student body, and to modeling an in-clusive campus community which values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching,learning, personal development, and institutional success.Jeanne Clery Disclosure StatementThe University Police Department, in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure Act, publishes an annual report outlining its policies, functions, campus safety plans, prevention techniques, and tabulated statistics for the most recent three-year period. For a copy of the Department’s Annual Report, call (804) 289-8715, write the University of Richmond Police Department, att. Jeanne Clery Crime Statistician, Special Programs Building, 31 UR Drive, University of Richmond, VA 23173 or access the report online at police.ricmond.edu.

Contact Us

Jane Dowrick, Director(804) 287-6344

[email protected] Guild, Administrative

Coordinator(804) 287-6608

[email protected]

Campus Walking Tour

Join fellow Osher members for a walking tour of the beautiful University of Richmondcampus. Led by Osher members, the tour willshowcase what the dynamic UR campus has tooffer. Learn a little about the history and archi-tecture of UR, find out about available aca-demic and cultural resources, explore somesecluded spots on campus, and listen to a fewinteresting stories along the way. There is nocost for the tour, and no registration is neces-sary. Just meet at the Modlin Center entrancenear the sculpture. Parking is available in thevisitor section of the Modlin Center lot. Join usfor the Osher Breakfast Social before the walk- see details in this schedule.Leaders:Marshall Ervine, Floyd MyersDate(s): Friday, November 16 Time: 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Miles of Music: An Orientationto UR's Parsons Music Library

tour, lecture, discussionOsher Institute members have borrowing privi-leges at Parsons Music Library, which housesthe University's collection of music and dancebooks, music scores, CDs, and selected musicand dance DVDs. Students will tour the library'sModlin Center facility and learn how to accessstreaming audio and video resources online.Registration required.Leaders: Linda Fairtile Date(s): Friday, September 21 Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

The Bounty of the Boatwright:An Orientation to the BoatwrightLibrary

lecture, activity, discussionAccess to the vast resources of theBoatwright Memorial Library is a benefit ofOsher Institute membership. Students willtour the library building and learn how to navigate the library's web site. Free to OsherMembers, registration and activated UR network ID required.Leaders: Lucretia McCulley Dates: Thursday, November 8 Time: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Focus on Facebook

lecture, discussionGet a better understanding of the Facebookinterface and ways of controlling the informa-tion you share and who you share it with. Wewill also cover basic security settings andmanaging your list of friends. Registration required.Leaders: Andy Morton Dates: Tuesday, December 4 Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Osher Member Orientation Sessions

Learn how to access and fully enjoy the manybenefits of being an Osher member and amember of the UR community. Free to Oshermembers, registration required.Orientation 1Dates: Tuesday, September 18 Time: 3:15 PM – 5:15 PM

Orientation 2 Dates: Thursday, October 11 Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Taking Your Passion for Learningto the Next Level; A Workshop forDeveloping and Leading OsherCourses

Are you thinking about leading an Oshercourse? Facilitated by Osher members wholead Osher courses, this session covers theingredients of peer-led Osher Institutecourses. Registration required.Leaders: Osher Leader Support Team Members Dates:Monday, October 15 Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Osher Breakfast and Dinner Socials Meet fellow Osher members at the HeilmanDining Center in the Westhampton Room, and bring a friend who might want to join theOsher Institute. Meals are all-you-can-eat,cafeteria style. Cost per person is: breakfast$6.75/senior $5.75; dinner $11/senior $8.50;Special dinner $13.25/senior $11. The HeilmanDining Center is open to the public; go to dining.richmond.edu for menu and scheduledetails. No registration required.Dinner

Wednesday, October 3 anytime from 5:00 – 6:30 PMBreakfast Friday, November 16 anytime from 8:00 – 9:30 AM

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FALL 2012 OSHER SCHEDULE OF CLASSES

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Bonus Programs for Osher Members Free! Make the most of your Osher member benefits, learn more about UR campus resources, explore special opportunitiesopen to Osher members and enjoy social gatherings. Free to Osher members, and some of the bonus programs are open toprospective Osher members.

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Osher

Back to School

Mixer

Wednesday,

September 12,

2012

5-6:30pm

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Osher Back to School Mixer

Thinking about joining the Osher In-stitute? Already an Osher member?Join us for this FREE meet and greetevent with food and entertainment,for Osher members and 'not yet'members. We will also be recognizingour wonderful Osher Institute volun-ters at this event. Dress is casual.Register by September 3. Dates:Wednesday, September 12Location: Jepson Alumni Center PavilionTime: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

Do Schools Need RestorativeJustice?

lecture, discussionPunitive models of school discipline(e.g. zero tolerance) can be exces-sively harsh and counterproductive.In contrast, restorative justice pro-grams address disciplinary problemsin a healing and restorative way. Thislecture will compare the moral andstructural elements of these twomodels of addressing school disci-pline and report on several efforts tocreate restorative justice programs inVirginia schools.Leaders: Sylvia Clute, Vickie ShoapDates: Tuesday, October 9Location: Jepson Hall 118Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

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Recreating the Magic: SpiderFootball's Winning 2008 Season

Mike Radford's book with Tom Lappas, 2008 National ChampionSpiders: Celebrating a RemarkableSeason, spotlights the coaches, playersand communities that supported thisspecial team and their journey. MikeRadford, a UR Grad and passionatefootball parent, tells the story, which includes interviews of players, coaches,fans and University leadership, includ-ing President Ed Ayers. Tom Lappas,UR graduate, adds his professional editing skills. More than 250 photosoffer a magnificent visual journey tocomplement this special story. Copiesof the book will be available for saleand signing following the talk.Leaders:Mike Radford Dates: Thursday, November 1 Location: Ukrop Auditorium, Robins School ofBusinessTime: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Can You Change the World byDoing What You Love?

Noah Scalin's answer is 'YES' as youwill learn in his talk about his newestbook The Design Activists Hand-book: How to Change the World orat Least Your Part of It With SociallyConscious Design.Artist and ownerof the design and consulting firmAnother Limited Rebellion, based inRichmond, Scalin is also the authorof Unstuck: 52 Ways to Get (andKeep) Your Creativity Flowing atHome, at Work and in Your Studioand 365: A Daily Creativity Journal.Copies of his books will be availablefor sale and signing.Leaders: Noah Scalin Dates: Thursday, December 6 Location: Ukrop Auditorium, Robins School ofBusinessTime: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

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SPECIAL EVENTS

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Osher SpecialEventsAll are open to the public.Register online*

Osher is online at osher.richmond.edu • (804) 287-6608Learn more about our Osher course leaders online at osher.richmond.edu.

African American Foodways Long before the 1960s and the inven-tion of the phrase 'soul food,' blackcooks were primary innovators of theSouthern plantation culinary tradition.In this class we'll make big hominy andcornbread, explore the great traditionalgreens, cook yams, and prepare aSouthern-style chicken or pork dish.Having cooked and enjoyed a deliciouslunch, students will leave with therecipes for those dishes to add to theirrepertory. This program will take placein the Crozet, Virginia teaching kitchenof Leni Sorensen, Ph.D., culinary his-torian. Since 1983 Dr. Sorensen hasworked in the world of the historymuseum as a consultant, presenter andresearcher. She and her family movedto Virginia from South Dakota wherefor eight years they farmed a 160 acrefamily homestead. As a culinary histo-rian she specializes in American food-ways, particularly the history of AfricanAmerican and hearth cookery. Sheearned her MA and PhD in AmericanStudies from the College of Williamand Mary. Help forming carpoolsisavailable from the Osher office.Leaders: Leni Sorensen Dates:Wednesday, October 3 Time: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Tacky Lights Tours

Updated! Not to be missed! Thisyear's tour features smaller motorcoaches that can navigate the nooksand crannies to reach the best tackylights in Richmond's West End, totake in the dazzling display of theholiday season.Leaders: Lin Koch Dates:Wednesday, December 12 Time: 5:30 PM – 9:00 PMORLeaders: Lin Koch Dates:Wednesday, December 19 Time: 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM

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Osher TripsAll are open to the public.Use Osher registration form.

* Event registration is online atspcs.richmond.edu/osher/event or call (804) 287-6608.

National Theatre Live The Modlin Center for the Arts, inpartnership with the Osher LifelongLearning Institute, is proud to pres-ent the fourth season of filmed per-formances by the National Theatre,London. Productions include TheCurious Incident of the Dog in theNight-Time and The Last of theHaussmans. Fee: Tickets are discounted for Osher members,available from the Modlin Center Box Office. Acomplete schedule is available at modlin.rich-mond.edu and additional details are at nation-altheatre.org.uk.

One Book, One Campus The Immortal Life of HenriettaLacks by Rebecca Skloot is the UR"One Book, One Campus" selectionfor 2012/13. This compelling booktells the story of a poor AfricanAmerican tobacco farmer whosecells were taken without her knowl-edge in 1951. Henrietta's cells be-came the first "immortal" humancells grown in culture and are stillalive today. The cells have con-tributed to important medical break-throughs; however, Henrietta Lacksremains relatively unknown. David"Sonny" Lacks, son of the title char-acter in the book, will be visitingcampus next Spring for an eveningprogram in the Robins Pavilion ofthe Jepson Alumni Center. Addi-tionally, there will be opportunitiesthroughout the year to join in discus-sions about the book and the issueson which it focuses. Be sure to lookfor more information in upcomingSpiderBytes.

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Boat Tour: Henricus Park History and Conservation tour, discussionThis two-hour tour has been de-signed especially for the Osher Insti-tute by Capt. Mike Ostrander andHenricus Park and will feature localwildlife and 17th-century throughmodern day history at Henricus andDutch Gap. The tour will explore thehabitats of native bald eagles andwild turkey and take us back in timeto hear stories about 12-foot stur-geon fish, Trent’s Reach, VarinaLanding and other fascinating as-pects of this part of the James River.Leaders: Capt. Mike Ostrander Dates:Wednesday, March 27 EARLY REGISTRATION FOR 2013 Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Spider in the Kitchen Join in this community exchange ofrecipes, entertaining and cookingideas shared among campus foodies. Dates: September 12, October 11 and November 6 Time: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PMFee: $13.25 per person; reservation is requiredby calling Cindy Stearns at (804) 289-8788.

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Osher TripsAll are open to the public.Use Osher registration form.

Best of British theatre broadcast live to cinemas around the world2012/13 Season at the Modlin Center for the Arts

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INTEREST GROUPS

Osher Interest Groups

Formed and led by Osher members,our vibrant Osher interest groups arelisted below. More details about inter-est groups are online at spcs.rich-mond.edu/osher/interest-groups.UR Osher Institute membership is re-quired for interest group participants.If you would like to explore forming anew interest group please contact theOsher office at (804) 287-6344 or [email protected].

BridgeThe social/party/duplicate bridge-group meets on the first Friday ofeach month. We play at members’houses. A short bridge lesson is taughtat the beginning of each session.Please contact Ellen Hollands [email protected] or (804) 741-0221 ifyou are interested in joining. These areFUN groups. All levels are welcome!

Great ConversationsWe meet monthly to discuss memo-rable poems, stories and essays. Apply-ing our own experience to what welearn can transform good discussionsinto great conversations, full of twistsand turns and modern, personalmeaning. To learn more, send an email to Don Warner [email protected].

HikersCome explore the outdoors with us on trails of varying difficulty, both inRichmond and throughout Virginia.The group coordinator is Floyd Myersat [email protected]

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3Check it out!Osher Breakfast & DinnerBunch SocialsSee page 4 for details

““Osher has that way ofgetting you to dothings that are veryimportant but that we,in our busy lives, mightnot otherwise do.

Osher Speakers BureauNeed a speaker for your club or book group? The Osher SpeakersBureau will arrange a stimulating talk on a wide variety of topics.For more information contact [email protected] or call (804) 287-6344.

Books and Supplies for Osher ClassesMany Osher classes have required or recommended reading, which will be listed in the class description in this schedule. A few copies of required books will be available in the UR Bookstore, and you are wel-come to purchase books there or elsewhere, such as through local or on-line book sellers. Osher members are eligible for a student discount on selected computersoftware at the UR Bookstore; however, there is no discount on books orany other items. From time to time, Osher classes, such as trips or classes that require vari-ous materials, have fees that need to be paid by all Osher members,Gold/Gold Plus One, Silver or UR Osher; such fees will be noted in theclass fee information in this schedule.



Sneak Preview: 'National Theatre Live' at UR

The Royal National Theatre, one ofGreat Britain's premier theater com-panies, has launched broadcasts ofthe best of British theatre to cinemasscreens worldwide, including ourvery own UR Modlin Center. Comelearn about this world-class theaterand these exciting productions thatbegin in September. The completeNT Live schedule is online at mod-lin.richmond.edu.Leaders: Shannon Hooker Dates: Thursday, September 13 Time: 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM

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21st Century Tales from the Mali Empire, by Macky Tall akaRobin Poulton, PhD

Author of several books about Mali inWest Africa, Robin Poulton has ledOsher students on a research adven-ture for two upcoming books on thePeople of the Malian Empire forteachers and students. Dr. Poultonwill share stories from his recentlypublished book Djita, A Malian GirlFrom Virginia, from Segou, Rich-mond's Sister City in Mali, and alsofrom his book of political analysis APeace of Timbuktu: A DemocraticGovernance, Development andAfrican Peacemaking (with a prefaceby Kofi Annan) which is once againbecoming very relevant with the out-break of civil war in Mali. Copies ofboth books will be available for saleand signing.Leaders: Robin Poulton Dates:Monday, October 1 Time: 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM

Medical Malpractice Law andLitigation

This session will examine various issues of the public debate abouthealth care reform, and medical mal-practice specifically. The leader is a pri-vate practice lawyer who will sharereal-life examples from his work to de-fend doctors and hospitals in malprac-tice cases. Leaders: Sean Byrne Dates: Tuesday, October 2 Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

A World War II Childhood

From his unique perspective of achild growing up in a nation undersiege, our speaker will describe hisexperience of both fear and excite-ment in wartime Britain.Leaders:Michael Mortlock Dates: Thursday, October 4 Time: 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM

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Learningon theRun Talks

100 Years: Juliette Low and theGirl Scouts

A snapshot of Juliette Low, founderof the Girl Scouts, with excerpts of aspeech given by Ruth McGuire (withinterjections from Juliette Low), thewife of Juliette Low's doctor, StuartMcGuire.Leaders: Sue Williams Dates: Wednesday, October 31 Time: 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM

A Dickens of a Christmas Carol:Performance and Discussion

We will begin by examining the rele-vant culture and customs of CharlesDickens’ time. The leader will thenperform a dramatic reading of AChristmas Carol using the publicreading version that Dickens himselfused. Following the performance, theleader and participants will engage ina round table discussion on thethemes of the Carol itself.Leaders: Eric Douglass Dates:Wednesday, December 5 Time: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

D-SLR Photography: Tips, Toolsand Techniques

Are you new to D-SLR photography,considering investing in D-SLRequipment, or just want to expandyour skills and capabilities? Join prophotographer Tom Veazey for thisfast-paced, interactive session to pickup tips to maximize your D-SLRphotography. Tools that take you be-yond the program mode on yourcamera will be illustrated throughphotos and commentary.Leaders: Tom Veazey Dates: Thursday, December 6 Time: 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM

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MINI COURSES


ArtThe Social Lens: Photographsby Dorothea Lange and HerContemporaries viewing, lecture, discussionNew!We will view the above-titledspecial exhibition at the University’sHarnett Museum of Art and a com-panion exhibition of Depression-eraphotographs, The Spirit of Virginia:Photographs for the 1939 New YorkWorld’s Fair, at UR Downtown. Dur-ing the downtown class, we will alsovisit the Library of Virginia’s SpecialCollections.Leaders: Alexandra Hunter Dates:Wednesdays, September 19, 26 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Hidden Treasures of Art andHistory in Italian Cathedralsand Churches

viewing, lecture, discussionNew! This course explores Italian artand features the treasures of Rome,Florence, Milan, Pavia, Verona andmore. Highlighted works include thesymbolic tombs above St. Peter'sGrotto, the Raphael and Caravaggioat St. Agostino, hidden mortuarysculptures by Bernini, and the onlyGothic church in Rome.Leaders: Rev. Monsignor Mark Richard Lane, VGDates:Mondays, September 24, October 1 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Behind the Scenes: Universityof Richmond Museums activity, lecture, discussionNew! In this highly interactive classyou will engage with all three of theUR Museums to learn about theirhistory, how works of art and exhibi-

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tions are selected, and the art itself.Class will meet in a different museumeach week and will involve walkingand standing for most of each classsession.Leaders: Denisse DeLeon Dates:Wednesdays, October 24, 31, November 7 Time: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Communications ArtsTransforming Memories intoMemoirs writing, discussionReprised! Only you can tell yourunique story, so join others in explor-ing a variety of venues and productsthat stimulate your memory into amemoir, the priceless heirloom forthe next generation. This class offerswriting time, plus sharing of yourstories with others. The first sessionwill include an overview of the classfor first-time students.Leaders: Nancy Owens Dates:Mondays, September 17, 24, October 15, 29 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

The English Language: Beautiful and Befuddling lecture, discussionNew!Why are there so many wordsin the English language? Why is it soconfusing, particularly the spelling?How do I possibly know how tospeak it properly? This short rompthrough the history of the Englishlanguage will include how grammarrules came about, which ones are stillin effect and why.Leaders:Mike Koch, Sally WoodDates: Thursdays, November 29, December 6 Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Dramatic ArtsReaders' Theater reading, activity, discussionUpdated! This class is for anyonewho loves the theater and wants todevelop play-reading skills. No expe-rience is necessary, simply a desire toparticipate with fellow class mem-bers. Using short pieces, with nomore than four or five characters,will allow frequent participation.Learning to be a good audiencemember will also be a part of thisclass experience. Participants will beencouraged to set aside time for a

brief rehearsal with fellow performerseither before or after class or byphone. The actors will concentrate onfacial and vocal expression rather thanmovement. Break a leg, thespians!Leaders: Jane Tombes, Linda VenturaDates: Tuesdays, September 11, 18, 25, October 2, 9 Time: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Cool Flicks: More GreatestComedies viewing, lecture, discussionNew! Continuing our quest for thefunniest movies of all time, we willwatch and discuss these classics:Destiny Rides Again, Victor Victoriaand In and Out.Leaders: Dan Begley Dates: Tuesdays, October 30, November 6, 13 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

GeographyAsia Past and Present, Part II lecture, discussionNew! The leader and students willcontinue mapping out Asia's naturalresources, migration patterns, andtribal as well as other ethnic popula-tions. Trade patterns between Asiaand other nations will be examinedalongside current Asian economicactivities. Part I is not a prerequisite.Leaders:William Seay Dates: Fridays, October 5, 12 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

HistoryGenealogy for Beginners at theLibrary of Virginia lecture, activity, discussionReprised! Let's get started on find-ing your family history! We will beginwith an introduction to the basics,followed with setting goals, keepingorganized and identifying resources.Focus will be placed on using the Li-brary of Virginia's rich collection(on-site and on-line) of Virginia her-itage and much more. This classmeets at the Library of Virginia; freeparking in LVA deck.Leaders: Donna Shumate Dates:Mondays and Wednesdays, September 10, 12, 17, 19 Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

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Reading the Ancient Past: Deci-pherment of Extinct Languages lecture, discussionNew! There is a touch of mysteryabout unknown writing, especiallywhen it comes from the remote past.It is the fate of writing systems, oncethey are no longer actively used, to beforgotten. We will explore the effortsof archaeologists and paleographers todecipher ancient writing and texts.Leaders: Glenn Markus Dates: Thursdays, September 13, 20, 27, October 4, 11, 18 Time: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

That Wild Onion Place lecture, discussionUpdated!We will study the historyof Chicago from the 1600s through1950. Student questions and partici-pation will be encouraged.Leaders: Bill Bailey Dates: Fridays, September 14, 21, 28, October 5 Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

The Seven Days Battles: TheFight for Richmond in 1862 tours, lectures, discussionNew! Through an overview and bat-tlefield tours we will explore the unsuc-cessful campaign by the Union army,numbering more than 100,000, to takethe Confederate capital and end theCivil War a year after it began. Thefirst session will be held at the NationalPark Service center at Historic Trede-gar. Second and third sessions will beheld on-site at battlefields near Rich-mond. Help with forming carpools isavailable from the Osher office.Leaders: Robert E.L. Krick Dates:Wednesdays, October 10, 17, 24 Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Germany and WWII: Memoriesand Historylecture, discussionNew! The leader will share his mem-ories of life in Germany before/dur-ing/after WWII: 1) On the FamilyEstate in Petersdorf (Silesia) Ger-many. 2) Historical and GeographicOverview of Silesia and Eastern Eu-rope. 3) 11 months in 1945, rightafter the war. 4) in Germany until Icame to the USA in 1965.Leaders: Erich von Ruffer Dates: Thursdays, October 25, November 1, 8, 15 Time: 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Deciphering the Past with theLibrary of Virginia lecture, service activity, discussionNew! Created in 1823, the Library ofVirginia's collection includes booksand official records dating back to theearly colonial period. Many of thesetreasures are in hand-written form, dif-ferent from anything we see today, andin need of transcription for use in ex-hibitions, classrooms and academicstudy. After some brief instruction,Osher student teams will work withLibrary of Virginia professionals tocreate transcriptions of these fascinat-ing artifacts of Virginia history.Leaders: Library of Virginia Staff Dates:Wednesday, October 10 Time: 9:00 AM – 12 noon

Grand National Strategies inthe Industrial Age lecture, discussionNew! In 1776, when James Watt soldtwo small steam engines to a Britishcoal mine, he unleashed a tsunami ofevents that changed agrarian societiesas profoundly as when hunter/gath-erer tribes created civilizations in theAgrarian Age. We will examine the'grand' strategies that certain nationsadopted in response to the onslaughtof industrialization that replaced for-ever their agrarian societies.Leaders: John Neblett Dates: Fridays, October 12, 19, 26, November 2 Time: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

The Great War in the MiddleEast: 1914-1918 lecture, discussionNew! A social study, combined with amilitary appraisal, of history's mosthorrendous war. Great emphasis isplaced on the comparison with the at-tritional killing grounds of the WesternFront. Other theaters include the East-ern Front, Gallipoli, Mesopotamia,Palestine and Salonika. Recommendedreading: The Landings at Suvla Bay,1915 and The Egyptian Expedi-tionary Force in World War I, bothby Michael Mortlock.Leaders:Michael Mortlock Dates:Mondays, October 22, 29, November 5,12, 19, 26 Time: 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM

InterdisciplinaryDoppelganger! Classic Talesand Films of the Double reading, lecture, discussionNew!Doctor Jekyll and Mr. Hyde isthe most famous multiple identity infiction but far from the only one. Inaddition to that classic, we'll read shortworks by Dostoyevsky, Henry James,Conrad and Kafka, and finish up withAlfred Hitchcock's Vertigo. Partici-pants should read Hans Christian An-dersen's The Shadow prior to our firstmeeting. The reading list for subse-quent classes will be provided at thefirst class.Leaders: Bruce Birdsey Dates: Friday, September 14, 21, 28, October 5 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Topical Discussions reading, discussionUpdated! This student-driven dis-cussion class selects local, national orinternational topics that are researchedby the class leader to provide a factualframework for our monthly discus-sions. Class participants utilize theirknowledge gained from the newspa-per, magazines and the media to ex-plore the meaning of that issue on ourpersonal lives, the effect on our chil-dren and grandchildren, and our coun-try. Examples of topics include federalspending, green energy, voting trends,the role of seniors, the future ofhealthcare, etc.Leaders: David Owens Dates: September 19, October 17, November 14,December 12 Time: 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Treasure Revealed: Evaluatingand Grading Coins

lecture, discussionReprised! You will learn how coinsare priced and explore resources toevaluate the history and worth ofyour coins.Leaders: Bill Ventura Dates: Tuesdays, November 27, December 4 Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

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MINI COURSES

Introduction to Indian Philosophy and Art lecture, discussionNew! Through lecture and dance demonstration we will learn aboutthe philosophy, theology and cos-mology of India and Hinduism.Leaders: Priti Patil, Dan SmithDates:Wednesdays, November 28, December 5 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

LawOn What Basis Should a CourtDeclare a Law Unconstitutional?lecture, discussionNew! This course addresses thesesub-questions: 1) On what basis canjudicial review be justified? 2) Doesthe US have an unwritten as well aswritten constitution? 3) How shouldthe written Constitution be inter-preted? Optional reading in advance:Judge J. Harvie Wilkinson's recentlypublished book, Cosmic Constitu-tional Theory.Leaders: Ellis West Dates: Thursdays, October 25, November 1, 8 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

LiteratureHistory and Mystery: It's Revolutionary! reading, lecture, discussionNew!We will read and discuss threehistorical mystery fiction works set inthe American british Colonial-Revo-lutionary era. Students will need topurchase books and read in thisorder: Eliot Pattison's Bone Rattler;Sally Gunning's Bound and JohnSmolen's The Schoolmaster'sDaughter. Read the first book be-fore the first class meeting. Thefourth session will meet at St. John'sChurch (bring $6 for the entrancefee) and stop afterwards at the HillCafe to purchase refreshments; bothare in historic Churchill.Leaders: Sheryl De Leo Dates:Mondays, September 24, October 8, 22,November 5 (Meets every other week)Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

The Gospel of Mark: Textures,Layers, and Connectionslecture, activity, discussionUpdated!We will use discussionand lecture to explore the Gospel ofMark, examining the cultural back-ground, structure and meaning ofthis gospel as it was grasped by itsoriginal audience. Next we will exam-ine how interpretation searches forthe deeper meanings that lie beneaththe first-century cultural forms, andconstruct modern meanings thatbear a functional resemblance to theancient ones. Finally, there will be anopportunity for students to createtheir own interpretive project, usingthis gospel's stories.Leaders: Eric Douglass Dates:Wednesdays, September 26, October 3,10, 17, 24, 31, Nov. 7 Time: 10:00 AM – 12 noon

Choosing a Translation: TheBible from Pre-King James tothe Present

reading, lecture, discussionNew!We will look at translation vs.paraphrase, text vs. apparatus and thedifferent characteristics suitable forreading, study and devotional uses ofthe Bible. Translations consideredwill include King James, evangelical,British, Roman Catholic, Jewish andeven Thomas Jefferson's. There isno required text.Leaders: Bill Queen Dates: Thursdays, September 27, October 4, 11,18, 25, November 1 Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

J.D. Salinger, Holden and theGlass Family reading, lecture, discussionNew! A review of the life, iconicstories and influence of J.D. Salinger.Leaders: John Helfrich Dates: Fridays, November 30, December 7 Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

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Military ScienceTOPGUN and Other Such Fun lecture, discussionNew! Come learn about the cultureand science of Naval Aviation in-cluding the basics of air-to-air andair-to-ground combat and how anaircraft carrier operates. Taught by aformer TOPGUN grad and F-14Radar Intercept Officer with twocombat deployments and 14 years offlying experience.Leaders: Bill Davis Dates: Tuesdays, October 9, 16, 23 Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

MusicUnderstanding Opera: The PearlFishers and Die Fledermauslecture, discussionUpdated! Designed both to intro-duce beginners to the art form ofopera and to enhance the apprecia-tion of veteran opera lovers, this en-tertaining and fun course will offerdetailed discussion and analysis ofthe first two productions of VirginiaOpera's 2012-13 season: GeorgeBizet's exotic romance The PearlFishers, and Johann Strauss Jr.'s fes-tive comedy Die Fledermaus. Illus-trated with audio and video excerpts.Leaders: Glenn Winters Dates: Tuesdays, September 18, 25, October 2 Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Exploring Rhythm activity, lecture, discussionNew!We will explore the basics ofrhythm in various genres of musicsuch as classical, American folk, tradi-tional Irish, blues and Jazz, and worldmusic. We will learn by tapping ourfeet, clapping our hands and singing.Previous knowledge of music theoryis helpful but not required. Feel free tobring an instrument.Leaders: Steve Mallis Dates:Mondays, October 15, 22 Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM




History of Music, Part I: Medieval to Renaissance lecture, discussionNew!Why does Gregorian chanthave that ethereal yet empty sound?What was the musical world like in thedays when there was no orchestra, noopera, no clarinets and no violins?This class will be a multi-media explo-ration of early Western music. No pre-vious musical experience required.Leaders: Sheryl Smith Dates: Tuesdays, October 30, November 6 Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Political ScienceThe Contemporary US Immigration Regime lecture, reading, discussionNew! To help understand the com-plexity of US immigration, we willconsider immigration law, policies,practices, and resulting conflicts. Wewill also examine potential immigra-tion reform as constrained by global-ization, the protection of Americancitizens and a respect for humanrights. There will be assigned readingsand an optional research assignment.Leaders: Ralph Sell Dates: Fridays, October 12, 19, 26 Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Comparing Liberal Democracies:U.S., UK, France and GermanyPart II reading, lecture, discussionNew! Using the book of the sametitle as above, which is required read-ing, we will begin with Chapter 5 onpolitical party systems. Completion ofPart I is not required and new studentsare welcome. The book is available inpaperback at the first class from theleader/author for $21.95 or in e-bookversion for $3.99 from iUniverse, amazon.com, or barnesandnoble.comLeaders: Art Gunlicks Dates: Tuesdays, November 20, 27, December 4 Time: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

PsychologyThink Like a Shrink: Literatureas a Window into Psychology reading, lecture, discussionNew! This course will help you un-derstand all those difficult people inyour life, and maybe a bit more aboutyourself. We will discuss narcissisticcharacter disorders, depression andbipolar depression. Required readingbefore the first class is Jane Austen'sLady Susan. Recommended beforefirst class is Anywhere But Here byMona Simpson and the movie TheLast Emperor of China. Requiredand recommended readings andmovies for the 2nd and 3rd classesare posted online atsites.google.com/site/urscsosher(click on “Think Like a Shrink” tosee listing).Leaders: Arlene Lerner Dates:Wednesdays, September 19, October 3, 17, 31 Time: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Changing Behavior: Overviewof Behavior Modification Principles lecture, discussionNew! This session will review thebasic reinforcement principles asthey apply to changing behavior inthe workplace and at home. Stu-dents will participate in the personalidentification of positive (reward-ing) reinforcers.Leaders: Edith Bassett Dates:Wednesday, November 28 Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

ReligionAncient Religions of theMediterranean lecture, discussionNew!We will examine the cultural,philosophical and theological under-pinnings of the monotheistic religionswith a focus on the many commonthreads that run through them.Leaders: Dan Smith Dates:Wednesdays, November 7, 14 Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

ScienceAt the Scene of the Crime: A Forensic Experience lecture, activity, discussionReprised! Through a hands-onmock crime scene activity guided byForensic Nurses from St. Mary’sHospital we will learn the importanceof evidence and about the handlingand packaging of various types ofevidence.Leaders: Forensic Nurses from St. Mary's HospitalDates: Tuesdays, September 18, 25 and October 2Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (to 4:00 PM on September 25)

A Zooman's Expeditions lecture, discussionReprised! The former Curator ofMammals at the San Diego Zoo willshare highlights of his animal expedi-tions to Sri Lanka, Canada, China,the Bering Sea and more.Leaders:Mark Rich Dates: Fridays, November 2, 9, 16 Time: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

TechnologyThe Magic of Microsoft Word

lecture, activity, discussionNew! Increase your file managementskills with 'My Computer' and 'MyDocuments' tools in MS Windows.Review some basic skills such as 'cutand paste' and moving text. Learnmore advanced features of MS Wordsuch as font selection, character,page, paragraph and graph format-ting, using headers and footers, creat-ing tables and columns, insertinggraphics, using spelling tools, andprinting. This is a hands-on classusing MS Word 2010 but many ofthe features translate to MS Word2007. Designed for experiencedcomputer users. Required before thefirst class: activated UR networkID and password.Leaders: Tim Williams Dates: Tuesdays, October 30, November 6 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

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Osher Institute Semester Calendar Details are in the print schedule and online at osher.richmond.eduCRN# Class/Program Title Dates/Time/Day Fee* Pg

q 50112/50113 Genealogy for Beginners at the Library of Virginia Sept 10,12,17,19,1-3:00(M,W) $60. 9q 50104/50105 Readers’ Theater Sept 11,18,25,Oct 2,9,9:30-11:30(T) $60. 9q 50114/50115 Reading the Ancient Past… Sept 13,20,27,Oct4,11,18,9:30-11:30(R) $60. 10q 50074/50075 Sneak Preview:’National Theatre Live’ at UR Sept 13, 12:30-2:00(R) Free to members 8q 50138/50139 Doppelganger! Classic Tales and Films of the Double Sept 14,21,28,Oct 5, 10-noon(F) $60. 10q 50116/50117 That Wild Onion Place Sept 14,21,28,Oct 5, 2-4:00(F) $60. 10q 50132/50133 Transforming Memories into Memoirs Sept 17,24,Oct 15,29,10-noon(M) $60. 9q 50162/50163 Understanding Opera: The Pearl Fishers… Sept 18,25,Oct 2, 1-3:00(T) $60. 11q 50174/50175 At the Scene of the Crime… Sept 18, 25, Oct 2, (T) (see pg. 12) $60. 12q 50078/50079 Osher Member Orientation 1 Sept 18, 3:15-5:15(T) Free to members 4q 50106/50107 The Social Lens: Photographs by Dorothea Lange… Sept 19,26, 10-noon(W $40. 9q 50140/50141 Topical Discussions Sept 19,Oct17,Nov14,Dec12,12:30-2:30(W) $60. 10q 50150/50151 Think Like a Shrink… Sept 19,Oct3,17,31,3-4:30(W) $60. 12q 50080/50081 Miles of Music: An Orientation to UR’s Parsons Music Library Sept 21, 5:30-6:30(F) Free to members 4q 50154/50155 History and Mystery: It’s Revolutionary! Sept 24,Oct 8,22,Nov 5,1-3:00(M) $60. 11q 50108/50109 Hidden Treasures of Art and History in Italian Cathedrals… Sept 24,Oct 1,6-8:00(M) $40. 9q 50156/50157 The Gospel of Mark: Textures, Layers and Connections Sept 26,Oct 3,10,17,24,31,Nov 7,10-noon(W) $60. 11q 50158/50159 Choosing a Translation: The Bible from Pre-King James… Sept 27,Oct 4,11,18,25,Nov 1,6:30-8:30(R) $60. 11q 50082/50083 21st Century Tales from the Mali Empire Oct 1,12:30-2:00(M) Free to members 8q 50084/50085 Medical Malpractice Law and Litigation Oct 2, 6:00-7:30(T) Free to members 8q 50118/50119 African American Foodways Oct 3, 8:30-3:30(W) $75.** 5q No Reg. Req’d Osher Dinner Social Oct 3, 5-6:30(W) Meal fee applies 4q 50086/50087 A World War II Childhood Oct 4, 12:30-2:00(R) Free to members 8q 50180/50181 Asia Past and Present, Part II Oct 5,12, 10-noon(F) $40. 9q 50176/50177 TOPGUN and Other Such Fun Oct 9,16,23, 2-4:00(T) $60. 11q 50120/50121 Deciphering the Past with the Library of VA Oct 10, 9-noon(W) $40. 10q 50122/50123 The Seven Days Battles: The Fight for Richmond in 1862 Oct 10,17,24, 2-4:00(W) $60. 10q 50088/50089 Osher Member Orientation 2 Oct 11, 2-4:00(R) Free to members 4q 50124/50125 Grand National Strategies in the Industrial Age Oct 12,19,26,Nov 2,10:30-12:30(F) $60. 10q 50168/50169 The Contemporary US Immigration Regime Oct 12,19,26,1-3:00(F) $60. 12q 50164/50165 Exploring Rhythm Oct 15,22, 10-11:30(M) $40. 11q 50090/50091 Taking Your Passion for Learning to the Next Level Oct 15,1-4:00(M) Free to members 4q 50126/50127 The Great War in the Middle East:1914-1918 Oct 22,29,Nov 5,12,19,26, 2:30-4:30(M) $60. 10q 50110/50111 Behind the Scenes: University of Richmond Museums Oct 24,31,Nov 7,10:30-noon(W) $60. 9q 50170/50171 On What Basis Should a Court Declare a Law… Oct 25, Nov 1,8, 10-noon(R) $60. 11q 50128/50129 Germany and WWI: Memories and History Oct 25,Nov 1,8,15,2:30-4:30(R) $60. 10q 50182/50183 Cool Flicks: More Greatest Comedies Oct 30, Nov 6, 13, 10-noon(T)) $60. 9q 50166/50167 History of Music, Part I:Medieval to Renaissance Oct 30,Nov 6, 3-5:00(T) $40. 12q 50092/50093 The Magic of Microsoft Word Oct 30, Nov 6,6-8:00(T) $40. 12q 50094/50095 100 Years: Juliette Low and the Girl Scouts Oct 31, 12:30-2:00(W) Free to members 8q 50178/50179 A Zooman’s Expeditions Nov 2,9,16,1:30-3:30(F) $60. 12q 50134/50135 Ancient Religions of the Mediterranean Nov 7,14, 1-3:00(W) $40. 12q 50096/50097 The Bounty of the Boatwright Nov 8, 2-3:30(R) Free to members 4q No Reg. Req’d Osher Breakfast Social Nov 16, 8-9:30(F) Meal fee applies 4q No Reg. Req’d Walking Tour Nov 16, 9:30-11:00(F) Free to members 4q 50172/50173 Comparing Liberal Democracies: US, France and… Nov 20,27,Dec 4,10:30-12:30(T) $60. 12q 50142/50143 Treasure Revealed: Evaluating and Grading Coins Nov 27,Dec 4,5:30-7:30(T) $40. 10q 50144/50145 Introduction to Indian Philosophy and Art Nov 28,Dec 5,10-noon(W) $40. 11q 50098/50099 Changing Behavior: Overview of Behavior Modification… Nov 28, 1-3:00(W) $20. 12q 50136/50137 The English Language: Beautiful and Befuddling Nov 29, Dec 6, 10-11:30(R) $40. 9q 50160/50161 J.D. Salinger, Holden and the Glass Family Nov 30, Dec 7, 10-11:30(F) $40. 11q 50100/50101 Focus on Facebook Dec 4, 1-2:30(T) Free to members 4q 50102/50103 A Dickens of a Christmas Carol Dec 5, 1:30-3:30(W) Free to members 8q 50076/50077 D-SLR Photography: Tips, Tools and Techniques Dec 6, 12:30-2:00(R) Free to members 8q 50146/50147 Tacky Lights Tour I Dec 12, 5:30-9:00(W) $30.** 5q 50148/50149 Tacky Lights Tour II Dec 19, 5:30-9:00(W) $30.** 5q 50130/50131 Boat Tour: Henricus Park History and Conservation March 27, 2013,3-5:00(W) $40.** 6TOTAL # OF CLASSES: TOTAL $:*Silver members pay this fee; no fee for Gold/Gold Plus One members, **All members pay this feeAudit Course Registration: Please list audit course request(s) below. There is no fee to Gold/Gold Plus One members for audit courses. Silver members pay$100 per audit course. Securing placement is based on availability of space in the class.CRN Subj/Course#/Sect Course Title Day /Time/Instructor


AUDIT COURSES

Osher Institute members may audit selected University of Richmondcredit classes, which meet for 15 weeks beginning at the start of each semester in fall and spring; summer classes have a shorter and more in-tense schedules and are not recommended for a first-time Osher auditstudent. Osher members who audit credit classes do not participate ingraded assignments or tests and are asked to be sensitive to the needs ofthe degree seeking students to have ample ‘air time’ in class discussions.

Gold/Gold Plus One members pay no additional fees to audit credit classes.

Silver members pay $100 for each audit class.

To view the list of credit classes, go online to the Registrar's Schedule atregistrar.richmond.edu/planning/schedule/current.html. From thatpage, select the link for School of Professional and Continuing Studiesto look at the credit class Excel list, and then use the Osher registrationform to indicate the class(es) you would like to audit. The Osher officestaff will check to see if the class(es) you have selected are available forOsher audit. Classes most available for Osher audit are those in the lib-eral arts and in the 300 and 400 levels. Osher students are not permittedto audit online credit classes. For questions and assistance related toOsher audits, please contact the Osher Institute staff.

Remember to register for FREE Osher Events! See detailsstarting on page 4. Invite your friends! Event registration is online at spcs.richmond.edu/osher/events

Osher AuditCourse Opportunities

Osher InstituteVolunteer Course LeadersMany thanks to these 57 individuals and organiza-tions who are generously donating their time thissemester! Leader Bios are Online at osher.richmond.eduBill Bailey 10Edith Bassett 12Dan Begley 9Bruce Birdsey 10Sean Byrne 8Sylvia Clute 5Bill Davis 11Sheryl De Leo 11Denisse De Leon 9Eric Douglass 8, 11Marshall Ervine 4Linda Fairtile 4Forensic Nurses from St. Mary's Hospital 12Art Gunlicks 12John Helfrich 11Shannon Hooker 8Alexandra Hunter 9Mike Koch 9Lin Koch 5Robert E.L. Krick 10Rev. Monsignor Mark Richard Lane, VG 9Arlene Lerner 12Library of Virginia Staff 10Steve Mallis 11Glenn Markus 10Lucretia McCulley 4Michael Mortlock 8, 10Andy Morton 4Floyd Myers 4John Neblett 10Capt. Mike Ostrander 6Nancy Owens 9David Owens 10Priti Patil 11Robin Poulton 8Bill Queen 11Mike Radford 5Mark Rich 12Noah Scalin 5William Seay 9Ralph Sell 12Vickie Shoap 5Donna Shumate 9Dan Smith 11, 12Sheryl Smith 12Leni Sorensen 5Jane Tombes 9Tom Veazey 8Bill Ventura 10Linda Ventura 9Erich von Ruffer 10Ellis West 11Sue Williams 8Tim Williams 12Glenn Winters 11Sally Wood 9

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Fifty Years of Excellence

During the 2012-2013 academic year, SPCS is celebrating its 50th year of meeting the educational needs of adult and non-traditional learners in the Richmond area.

We opened as University College on the corner of Lombardy and Grace, where we startedserving Richmond’s part-time and evening educational needs. We moved to the University of Richmond campus in the 1970s, and we renamed ourselves the School of ContinuingStudies in 1995.

We’re celebrating this milestone the entire year. In August we’ll finalize our renaming process,becoming officially the School of Professional and Continuing Studies. In September we’llspend an entire week celebrating with events and activities. In November we’ll host theHays and Margaret Crimmel Colloquium. We’ll culminate the celebratory year in May, whenwe’ll honor and graduate our first class of students from the renamed SPCS.

We hope you’ll visit spcs.richmond.edu to learn more about the upcoming celebration!

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