enrichment program | fall 2012

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Reawaken YourCuriosity

Enrichment ProgramShort courses for the love of learning! Fall 2012


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Cultural ConnectionsArt/Art History Art Glass: The Other Fine Art 09/11/12 9

Clyfford Still: The Artist & His Art 09/27/12 4Van Gogh: Man, Artist, Myth 10/10/12 6

Art/History/Culture Paris! Art, History and Culture 11/6/12 7Cuisine/Wine Cooking for Van Gogh: Regional French 09/19/12 8

Film Denver Film Festival 10/17/12 9History Colorado Stories 11/12/12 5

Great Debates 09/12/12 3Literature/Writing Left Bank Writers 10/15/12 7

Music American Classics 09/13/12 12Lang Lang Primer 10/24/12 10French Composers 10/25/12 11

Music/Dance Ballets Grand Jets 10/4/12 11Theater/Performance The Art of Improv 09/24/12 10

Faculty ShowcaseArt Portrait Photography 09/10/12 33

Beginning Photoshop Elements 10/6/12 32Holiday Ceramics 10/16/12 33Intermediate Photoshop Elements 10/20/12 32Digital SLR 10/27/12 34John Fielder: Photography with Purpose 11/7/12 31Digital Photo Book 11/17/12 34You, Creating (Visual Journaling) 12/8/12 29

Current Issues Elections and the Media 09/12/12 22Major Issues of Election 2012 09/17/12 21Islamic Republic of Iran 09/19/12 22Campaign 2012: Why Is This Happening to Us? 10/4/12 2Backwater to Battleground: Colorado Focus 10/9/12 2Moneypol: Rising Price of Democracy 10/11/12 23

Literature Dusting Off the Classics: Ulysses 09/13/12 14Visionary Novelists 10/9/12 15

Nature/Science GMOs: Where to Draw the Line 09/10/12 25Natural Hazards 101 09/13/12 24

The Resilient Brain 10/2/12 25Colorados Geology Above & Below 10/17/12 24

Religion Stages of the Spiritual Journey 10/8/12 26Comparative Religions 11/20/12 26

Social Sciences The Ten Trusts: Human-Animal Bond 09/11/12 27Wellness Your Inner Compass 09/15/12 30

Decision-Making 10/9/12 27Your Inner Pharmacy II 10/10/12 28You, Creative 11/5/12 29Personal Branding 11/29/12 28

You, Creating (Visual Journaling) 12/8/12 29Writing Left Bank Writers 10/15/12 7

Literary Nonfiction 11/6/12 15The Writeshop 11/7/12 16

Travel Costa Rica Retreat 12/2/12 30

Focus Forward Planning for Change - Saturdays 10/27/12 18Planning for Change - Wednesdays 10/31/12 18

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As part of its commitment to address the great issues of theday, the University of Denver is honored to host the first ofthree 2012 presidential debates on Wednesday, October 3, inMagness Arena. This is the first debate ever held in Coloradoand the only 2012 presidential debate west of the Mississippi

River.

Debate tickets are notavailable to the public. However, theuniversity will be hosting other debate-related lectures, salonsand events throughout the months leading up to the debate.

The following one-evening lecture is jointly presented by theEnrichment Program and Penrose Library:

Campaign 2012: Why Is This Happening to Us?Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, 7 pm*

University of Denver alumnus and Time magazine Editor-at-Large David Von Drehle returns to campus to discuss thechanging presidential campaign process, and how it affectsand is influenced by the media. A Q&A session follows thelecture. Von Drehle was formerly a senior writer and editorwith The Washington Post, is an author of three books, andthe 1994 recipient of the universitys Ammi Hyde Award forRecent Graduate Achievement.

*6:30 pm: Arrive early for a special slideshow of historic photographs of past presidential visitsto the DU campus, presented by University Historian Steve Fisher.

The following one-evening lecture is presented by the Enrichment Program:

Backwater to Battleground: Have Colorado Voters Benefited?Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012, 7 pm

Colorado moved from being a backwater ignored by presidential cam-paigns to being one of the nations toss-up states in Election 2012. JoinPolitical Analyst and Pollster Floyd Ciruli to consider how and why thisdiffers from past elections and what it means to Colorado. A Q&A sessionfollows the lecture. Founder of Ciruli Associates, a research and consultingfirm specializing in public policy, community and cultural affairs andstrategic planning, Ciruli has appeared on NBC Nightly News, CBSEvening News, PBS News Hour, CNN with John King, Fox News SpecialReport, National Public Radio and the BBC.

For more events and up-to-date information, visit debate2012.du.edu.To RSVP for the above FREE special events, click on Event Series.


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Call 303-871-2291 or visit www.universitycollege.du.edu/enrichment

Cultural ConnectionsConnecting you to the finest music, art,dance, theater and cultural offerings in

the city of Denver. A memorable experi-ence awaits you with every course!Immerse yourself in all things French,including the inimitable art of VincentVan Gogh, regional cuisine and wine, or abrief Left Bank excursion; journey throughColorado history with a special focus onthe meaning of community; and havefun deciding which fine arts courses suit

your style. In every case, courses aretaught by distinguished experts from DUand the areas outstanding cultural insti-tutions.All event tickets included in courseprice unless otherwise noted.

Colorado HumanitiesGreat Debates:The Questions Weve Forgotten to Ask

If American politics is to recover its civic voice,it must find a way to debate questions we have

forgotten how to ask. ~ Michael Sandel

In preparation for thefirst PresidentialDebate of 2012, heldat DU on October 3,consider this single,critical question:What shouldbe thedefining issues of

2012? Led by favoriteEnrichment Professor Buie Seawell, explorethis question first with an examination of threedecisive engagements in the history of publicdiscourse: Jefferson vs. Hamilton, Lincoln vs.Douglas, and Wilson vs. Roosevelt. Then,attend a foundational debate of two of thosegiants of the American civic experience,Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton, asportrayed by scholars and actors Clay

Jenkinson and Hal Bidlack. Conclude with adiscussion of politics in the 21st century.Through discussions and readingsincludingLouis D. Brandeis On DemocracyWe canhave democracy in this country, or we can havegreat wealth concentrated in the hands of a few,but we cant have both.consider Sandelsstatement above in the context of the 2012presidential election. The issues that confrontthe republic today are fundamental to our histo-ry, but do we have the courage and diligence toaddress them directly?

Four sessionsPerformance, Wed., 6 pm, Sept. 12, 2012followed by first class; Remaining classes,Wed., 79 pm, Sept. 19, 26, Oct. 10

CRN 1113 / $165

Buie Seawell, clinical professor, Departmentof Business Ethics and Legal Studies, DanielsCollege of Business. Buie holds degrees in

History, Theology and Law, and has served asa Presbyterian minister, practiced law, and for19 years taught ethics, law and public policy atUCD and DU.

Thomas Jefferson vs. Alexander Hamiltona defining debate in American political history

Presented by Daniels College of Business

and Colorado Humanities

Watch history come alive as scholars

Clay Jenkinson (Jefferson) and Hal Bidlack

(Hamilton) reenact a foundational debate

between two of our countrys

Founding Fathers.

Wednesday, 6 pm, September 12DU campus

For more information, visit

debate2012.du.edu


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Clyfford Still MuseumThe Artist and His Art: Behind the Scenes at the Clyfford Still MuseumThese are not paintings in the usual sense; they are life and death merging in fearful union.

~ Clyfford Still

Last fall, the Clyfford Still Museum opened its doors, making accessible for the first time Stills2,400 artworks that had been sealed off from public view. The collaborative Enrichment course, incelebration of the museums opening, resulted in rave reviews and a demand for a repeat perform-ance! Founding Director Dean Sobel returns for a behind-the-scenes exploration of the artist, hisart and the Clyfford Still Museumthis time, with direct access to actual masterworks. Thisunique learning experience takes you inside the Clyfford Still Museum at 1250 Bannock Street.Surrounded by Stills incredible collection, survey in-depth the artists 60-year career under theguidance of Sobel, the man who is considered the foremost expert on these works.

Enrollment in this course includes a one-year Individual Membership (or renewal) to the museum,

allowing free visits during the year and other members-only benefits.

Born in 1904, Clyfford Still is one of Americas mostsignificant yet least understood artists, according toSobel. Described by many as the most anti-traditionalof the Abstract Expressionists, Still is credited with lay-ing the groundwork for the movement. But after achiev-ing national recognition and prominence for his abstract

works in the 1940s and early 50s, Still ended his rela-tionship with commercial galleries in 1951, infrequentlyexhibiting his work thereafter. Why did Still choose tosacrifice greater fame?

Following his death in 1980, Stills will stipulated thathis estate be given in entirety to an American city will-ing to establish permanent quarters dedicated solely tohis work, ensuring its survival for exhibition and study.

In August 2004, under the leadership of Mayor John Hickenlooper, the city of Denver was selected

by Stills wife, Patricia, to receive the substantial Still collection even though he had no particularconnection to the city. Why Denver?

Hear insider project stories and anecdotes, gain insight into how exhibition selections are made,and learn about Stills progression as an artist. Come away with an insiders knowledge of allthings Still.All class sessions held on site at the Clyfford Still Museum

Three sessionsThur., 79 pm, Sept. 27, Oct. 4, 11, 2012

CRN 1083 / $195

Price includes one-year individual membership to the Clyfford Still Museum.

Dean Sobel, founding director of the Clyfford Still Museum, formerly director of the Aspen ArtMuseum and chief curator of the Milwaukee Art Museum, author, speaker

Credit/Hanz Namuth


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Short non-credit courses, no exams or grades.

History Colorado CenterColorado Stories: Creating and Sustaining Community in Colorado

How thrilling to be among the first to discoversilver, deliver mail on skis across the Rockies,or come upon an oasis in the middle of adesert. Yet, imagine being barred from enjoy-ing your communitys most prized amenities,

or being the first residents of a place and being driven from your land. Colorado was formed bydistinct communities of disparate people and experiences. While our state offers great promise tothe people who have journeyed here, it sometimes takes luck, persistence and interdependence tosucceed in challenging circumstances.

In celebration of this years opening of Denvers newHistory Colorado Center, who better than Colorado

State Historian William J. Convery to guide youthrough eight keystone communities that exemplify thediverse strands of places, activities and perspectives thathelped make Colorado what it is today. Learn aboutskill and teamwork deep in a Silverton silver mine;encounter global economies at an early trading post;and experience negotiation and resistance within anever-changing group of leaders in Colorados southernBorderlands. Consider the tragic consequences of com-munity failure at Sand Creek and the challenges faced

by Japanese American citizens incarcerated at theAmache internment camp. Experience freedom from prejudice in an African American mountainresort, and catch the spirit of exhilaration and excellence in Steamboat Springs.

Along the way, consider the idea of communitywhat it meansand how its formed. How did the common dreams and aspira-tions, the physical places and landscapes help to form Coloradocommunities? What legacy and lessons did they leave behind?How do they continue to inform Coloradans today?

Conclude the course with a visit to the History Colorado Centerfor a Convery-led tour of the Colorado Stories exhibits. Hearinside scoop about the making of the Center and how theexhibits were chosen, as well as stories from Converys threeyears spent traveling the state in preparation for the opening.10% discount to HCC members.

Four sessionsMon., 79 pm, Nov. 12, 19, 26, 2012

History Colorado Center tour, Sat., 10 am, Dec. 1CRN 1102 / $175

Dr. William J. Convery, State Historian and Director of Exhibits and Interpretation at HistoryColorado, is the lead exhibit developer of Colorado Stories at the History Colorado Center.

Credit/History Colorado

Credit/History Colorado


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Denver Art MuseumBecoming Van Gogh, an in-depth exploration ofVincent van Goghs unconventional path tobecoming one of the worlds most recognizableartists, examines critical steps in the largelyself-taught artists evolution through more than70 paintings and drawings byVan Gogh, along with worksby artists he responded to.Organized by the Denver ArtMuseum and curated by Timothy J. Standring,Gates Foundation Curator of Painting andSculpture, at the DAM and Louis van Tilborgh,Senior Researcher of Paintings at Amsterdams

Van Gogh Museum,Becoming Van Goghbrings together loans from more than 60 publicand private collections from across Europe andNorth America to tell the story of a number ofkey formative periods throughout the artistscareer. On view only at the Denver ArtMuseum: October 21, 2012January 20, 2013.

Vincent Van Gogh:The Man, the Artist, the MythArtists with turbulent lives often capture thepopular imagination. Such is the case with

Vincent van Gogh, who is typically portrayedas a tormented soul, strugglingwith emotional instability andphysical addictions. Just as theDenver Art Museum opens its

fall exhibition,Becoming Van Gogh, this classexplores the life and art of one of the mostinfluential of all modern European artists. JoinProfessor M.E. Warlick of DUs School of Artand Art History as she reveals the real VanGogh, who was largely self-taught but alsokeenly aware of the contemporary art of hisday. His strong feelings about spirituality andthe rights of working class people infuse hisimagery, and his prolific paintings reveal hardwork, perseverance and great personal courage.Although Van Gogh sold only one paintingduring his lifetime, his art would prove inspira-tional for avant-garde artists who followed in

his wake. View scenes from films that havebeen made about him, includingLust for Life,Vincent and Theo and Vincent: Life and Death.Conclude the course with a visit to the DAMexhibition to examine many of the originalworks of art from Van Goghs early career thatset the stage for his remarkable achievements.Come away as fascinated by the reality of thisgreat artists life as you have been by his myth-ic reputation. DAM ticket included. 10% dis-

count to DAM members.Four sessionsWed., 6:308:30 pm,Oct., 10, 17, 24, 2012DAM visit, Sat., 10 am, Oct. 27

CRN 1084 / $185

M. E. Warlick, professor of European ModernArt; recipient of DUs Distinguished Teaching

Award and University Professorship in the Artsand Humanities. M.E. teaches a variety ofclasses on European Art from the 18th through20th centuries.

See French Cuisine & Wine on page 8.

Vincent van Gogh, Self-Portrait with Straw Hat, 1887. Oil on canvas.

Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam (Vincent van Gogh Foundation).


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Writing Paris: A Left Bank Literary ExcursionOne cold December day, a young reporterentered a caf on Place Saint-Michel, took outhis notebook and pencil and started to write. It

was 1921, and from that moment ErnestHemingway began a literary life in Paris. JoinDarla Worden, professional writer and editor,for a literary journey through 1920s Paris,where Hemingway was just one member of avibrant Left Bank community that includedSylvia Beach, Ezra Pound, F. Scott Fitzgerald,Gertrude Stein, James Joyce and T.S. Eliot.Read excerpts from these great writers and par-ticipate in writing exercises that apply lessonsfrom their work. Experiment with Steinsinsistence, the mannered repetition of certainwords and phrases, and with her word por-traits, which was anattempt at cubism inprose. LearnHemingways cabelesestyleno fat, no adjec-tives, no adverbs. Study

Pounds imagist tech-nique, in which he dis-tilled prose to the barest statements of images.Visit the Denver Art MuseumsBecoming VanGogh exhibit because Hemingway credited hisability to capture landscapes to painters heobserved, citing Cezanne and Van Gogh asinfluences. At the exhibit, experiment withekphrasischoose a painting and write aboutit. Come away with new appreciation for some

of your favorite writers and new tools for yourown writing. DAM ticket included.10% dis-count to DAM members.

Five sessionsMon., 6:308:30 pm,Oct. 15, 22, 29, Nov. 5, 2012DAM visit, Sat., 10 am, Nov. 3

CRN 1120 / $195

Darla Worden, magazine publisher andeditor; author of the Frenchophile blog andover 100 articles on travel, art and architec-ture; co-author ofThe Rusty Parrot Cookbook.

Darla hosts The Left Bank Writers Retreat inParis each summer.

Paris! Art, History and Culture inThe City of LightEnvision a montage oflandmark monuments,

museums, cathedrals andsidewalk cafs along theRiver Seine Paris,oui? Ahhh, the languagealone sounds inviting.Considered the mostpopular tourist destina-tion in the world, theCity of Lights emergence as one of theworlds richest cultural centers began with the1789 naissance of French movement towarddemocracy and a shift in cultural power fromVersailles. Through diverse artistic portrayalsof its culture and history from the 19th centuryforward, gain a more nuanced understanding ofan ever-changing Paris with French languageand literature lecturer, Skyler Artes. Whatglimpses of daily routine and leisure are foundin the art of Degas, Renoir and others? Or of a

nostalgic, pre-industrialized Paris in EugeneAtgets photography? How does Baudelairespoetry demonstrate the modern social and psy-chological struggles of Parisian life? Whatchallenges does Frances multiculturalism pres-ent today? Pay tribute to the infinite value ofVan Goghs art depicting rural life near Pariswith an optional tour of Denver Art Museumsspecial exhibit. Along the way, learn a bit ofconversational French, aussi! Enrich future

travels, add meaning to memories of adven-tures past, or simply rekindle your love for aplace that still beckons the world. 10% dis-count to DAM members. Ticket not included.

Four/five sessionsTue., 6:308:30 pm,Nov. 6, 13, 27, Dec. 4, 2012Optional DAM visit, Sat., 10 am, Dec. 1

CRN 1103 / $175

Skyler Artes, PhD, specialist in19th-century French literatureand culture; lecturer of French

Language and Literature at CU-Boulder. Skyler has lived andtraveled extensively in the Basqueregion and in Provence.See more Writing courses on pages 15-16.


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Fritz Knoebel School of Hospitality ManagementCooking for Van Gogh: Table in Provence and Picardy~ an interactive culinary experience featuring regional French cuisine and wine

When Vincent Van Gogh stepped off the train atArles in 1888, the cityand region ofProvencebegan to transform into an artistsretreat. Many places he painted can still be seen,and cafs where he dined still tempt tourists. Thesame is true of the inn where he lived brieflytoward the end of his life: LAuberge Ravoux inthe Parisian suburbs near Picardy. Step into thekitchen with Chef Raymond Liegl and WineEducator Caitlin Martines at DUs Fritz Knoebel

School of Hospitality Management to prepareand sample regional dishes which Vincent him-self might have enjoyed, pairing with exquisitewines and beers. While you cook together,Raymond describes the dishes histories andCaitlin explains how each wine or beer enhancesparticular flavors. Begin with a Mediterranean-influenced Provenale menu: Pt de Campagne(country pt); Pissaladire (onion tart);

Bouillabaisse (fish and vegetable stew with saf-

fron); and Roasted Pears with Blackberries,Ricotta and Lavender Sugar. Return the follow-ing week to savor the hearty, Belgian-influenced cuisine of northern France: Watercress-Potato-Leek Soup; Coq la Bire (chicken braised in beer, infused with juniper berries, served with sea-sonal root vegetables); Salade de Pissenlit(fresh dandelion salad with champagne vinaigrette); andtimeless favorites,Mousse au ChocolatwithMacarons dAmiens (almond macaroons). Space islimited, so enroll early. Bon apptit!

Two sessionsWed., 6:309:30 pm, Sept. 19 & 26, 2012

CRN 1094 / $160

Raymond Liegl, professional chef, former executive chef for DUsPhipps Mansion and Phipps Catering Company; KSHM Food and

Health instructor; over 40 years international cooking experience

Caitlin Martines, KSHM Conference ServicesManager and Wine Educator; certified, Court ofMasters Wine Program; Daniels College ofBusiness graduate

Vincent van Gogh, The Caf Terrace on the Place du Forum, 1888.Oil on canvas.


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PISMO Fine Art GlassArt Glass: The Other Fine Art

Glass is one of the mostancient forms of art. Ownedby nobles and high priestsas early as 1500 BCE, glasswas considered as valuableas gold or precious gems.This year marks the 50th

anniversary of the American Studio GlassMovement. In celebration, explore the emer-gence of this other fine art with two expertsfrom Cherry Creeks PISMO Fine Art Glass,Marcela Bitares and Karla Kriss. Although art

glass has become a significant art form throughthe centuries, why have historians commonlyconsidered it a decorative art? Why was theGlass Movement pivotal in elevating glass as afine art? Through the works of artists such asDale Chihuly and Lino Tagliapietra, observehow art glass has shared stylistic and aestheticchanges withcurrent artisticmovements

while generat-ing its owntechniques andevolving as aunique artform. Discover the role American artists playedin legitimizing art glass. How were they able tobreak away from the repetition of productionpieces? Visit Blake Street Glass to see how artglass is actually blown and enjoy a private,

instructor-led tour at PISMO. Discover what tolook for in art glass, develop an understandingof its techniques and beauty, and leave with anew admiration for this truly fine art.

Five sessionsTue., 79 pm, Sept. 11, 18, 25, 2012Field trips, Sat., 10 am, Sept. 15 & 29

CRN 1085 / $195

Marcela Bitares, BA and MA in Art History,University of Denver, enjoys examining the

participation and evolution of the art glassmedium within the fine arts.

Karla Kriss, BFA in Painting and Drawing,Arizona State University. An artist, she hasworked at PISMO for 20 years and is knowl-edgeable in all forms of glass art technique.

Denver Film SocietyThe Denver Film Festival: Galas, Glitzand Great Flicks

Now in its 35th year, the Denver Film Festivalcontinues its tradition of showing the films thatno one else does. Films that come from as faraway as Senegal, China, Australia andSingapore, and films that come from as closeas downtown Denverdramatic films, docu-

mentaries, shorts and feature-length movies.But theres far more to the festival than tendays of movies. Filmmakers come to talk abouttheir work, discussions ensue on a range oftopics, and the excitement and hoopla of theevent fills the city with artistic, cultural andintellectual fervor, not to mention glitz. So,how does a person navigate through such anevent? How do you make sense of the maze ofpossibilities? Thread your way through the fes-

tival with Howie Movshovitz, artistic directorof the Denver Silent Film Festival at UCDsCollege of Arts & Media, in this course offeredin collaboration with the Denver Film Society.Begin with an introductory session to reviewthe festival schedule, talk about how film festi-vals work, and get a preview of coming attrac-tions. Then meet during the festival to discusswhat youve seenand a bit of what it allmeans!and get the inside scoop from a

famous filmmaker attending the festival. Meeta third time to wrap it all up. Enrollmentincludes two film screenings of your choiceand one VIP pass to a festival reception.

Three sessions, two screenings,one receptionWed., 79 pm, Oct. 17, Nov. 7, 14, 2012Denver Film Festival, Nov. 111,Denver FilmCenter/Colfax

CRN 1101 / $150

Howie Movshovitz, artistic directorof the Denver Silent Film Festival,teacher at UCDs College of Arts& Media, film critic for ColoradoPublic Radio since 1976


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Curious TheatreCompanyThe Art of Improv: Pin Your Inhibitionsto the Mat!

Do you wish youwere funnier andless inhibited?Wouldnt it be greatto deliver a speech, make an introduction, orgive a short presentation, confidently invoking

just the right amount of spontaneous humor?Tap into your chutzpahand have a ton of fundoing itunder the creative, theatrical guid-ance of Dee Covington, professional actress

and improvisation performer and teacher.Using games and techniques employed in the-atres worldwide, Dee helps you develop theskills that enable you to think less and riskmore in a highly interactive, supportive envi-ronment. After three class sessions, attendCurious Theatre Companys regional premiereofThe Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity inwhich a Puerto Rican professional wrestler isfrustrated with his lot in lifehes the guy who

loses to cocky megastar Chad Deity. ThisPulitzer Prize finalist by Kristoffer Diazincludes plenty of laughs and live wrestling.Following the physically ambitious and ener-getic comedy, return to the classroom to pushthe limits on your own improv abilities. For thelast class, embrace your inner wrestling per-sona as everyone performs their own grand

entrance! Let yourself go inthis outrageously fun classpin those inhibitions to themat!and come away feelingemboldened to face your nextaudience. 10% discount toCurious subscribers.

Six sessionsMon., 79 pm,Sept. 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 2012Performance, Sat., 8 pm, Oct. 13,Curious Theatre Company

CRN 1117 / $200

Dee Covington has over 20 years of experiencein theater, including acting and teaching. She isa founding member and education director ofCurious Theatre Company.

The Colorado SymphonyThe Piano and Its Players:A Lang Lang PrimerIn early 1700s Florence, when Italian harpsi-

chord maker Bartolomeo Cristofori introducedhis pianoforte to the world, he could not haveimagined the majestic instrument it wouldbecomeor the revered popularity of thosewho master it. Perhaps no contemporary classi-cal pianist better embodies this idol-like per-sona than the incomparable Lang Lang. In thisspecial one-evening intensive, fine-tune yourlistening skills for his performance ofTchaikovskys Piano Concerto No. 1 with the

Colorado Symphony under the expert guidanceof internationally award-winning pianist Hsing-ay Hsu. What makes piano musicthe concer-to in particularso enduringly beloved? Whatdistinguishes Tchaikovskys Piano ConcertoNo.1 from otherchallengingconcertos andmakes it such ashowcase for

Lang Lang andother artists?And whetheryoure the artistperforming it or the audience member listeningto it, how do you prepare? Through pianodemonstrations, as well as comparative listen-ing and discussion, Hsus unique ConsciousListening approach will take your listeningto the next level. Come away more thoroughly

prepared to appreciate the performance andtheperformer. Concert ticket included. 10% dis-count to Symphony subscribers.

Two sessionsWed., 79:30 pm, Oct. 24, 2012Lang Lang, Fri., 7:30 pm, Oct. 26,Denver Performing Arts Complex

CRN 1106 / $110

Steinway Artist Hsing-ay Hsu, winner of theprestigious Juilliard Petschek Award, WilliamKapell International Piano Competition andPresidential Scholar Award of the Arts fromPresident Clinton; Artistic Director, Pendulum

New Music at CU-Boulder; Hwang-Ainomae-Hsu Piano Trio.


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From Perotin to Poulenc: The Fine FrenchFragrance de la Musique ClassiqueGermany and Austria have long been recog-nized as home to the superstar composers ofclassical musicwith Baroque-era Italy closebehind. But lets not ignore the great works andimportant contributions from France. In thisfast-moving course taught by favoriteEnrichment instructor Marc Shulgold, explorethe vital French music scene stretching from12th-century Notre Dame through the ground-breaking works of Debussy, Ravel and LesSixa group of young composers who devel-oped their own styles too quickly to remaintogether for long. Revel in this glorious music,including the Renaissance inventions of Dufayand Gervaise; Baroque charms of Rameau,Couperin, Lully and Charpentier; Romantic

outpourings of Berlioz, Gounod and Franck;and the fragrant sounds of Saint-Sans, Faurand the Impressionistsa label which Debussydetested, though considered one of the twogreatest. Why? And then there were Bizet andChabrier, French composers whose music hasa distinct Spanish flair. Again,pourquoi? FromPerotin to Poulenc, pay loving hommage to thefamous and not-so-famous composers ofFrance. One ticket included to Colorado

Symphonys concert featuring works by Satieand Saint-Sans, and high-lighted by Faurs heavenlyPavane andRequiem with theoutstanding ColoradoSymphony Chorus. 10% dis-count to Colorado Symphonysubscribers.

Four sessions

Thur., 79 pm, Oct. 25, Nov. 1, 8, 2012Concert, Sat., 7:30 pm, Nov. 3,Denver Performing Arts Complex

CRN 1107 / $175

Colorado BalletBallets Grand Jets: From

Swan Lake to PetrushkaOriginally, ballet wasnt much

more than gaudy entertainmentfor wealthy Italian dukes. But over the cen-turies, the music of great composers such asTchaikovsky and Stravinsky elevated it to anhonoredand well-traveledart form.Enhanced by videos and an in-class visit fromColorado Ballet Artistic Director Gil Boggs,this course led by popular Enrichment instruc-

tor Marc Shulgoldretraces ballets evo-

lution and journey(grand jets!) acrossEurope. After itsexportation to Francein the 1500s, balletflourished underLouis XIV. His love

of dance encouraged court choreographers toadd the perfume of French refinement. Thoughpost-revolution Paris became Europes dance

capital, by the late 1800s ballet had packed itsbags againthis time for Russia, where French-born dance-maker Marius Petipa teamed withTchaikovsky to create masterworks that stillcaptivate the world. (See for yourself when youattend Colorado Ballets production ofSleeping

Beauty.) Then, in the early 1900s, a troupe ofbrilliant Russian dancers and choreographersincluding young Igor Stravinskyleft theirhomeland and brought ballet back to Paris, scan-

dalizing the city with new works that mixedclassic beauty with modern eroticism. Concludethis journey ofdanse with a semi-staged per-formance of Stravinskys Petrushka by theColorado Symphony. Performance ticketsincluded. 10% discount to Ballet and Symphonysubscribers.

Five sessionsThur., 79 pm, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 2012

Sleeping Beauty, Sat., 7:30 pm, Oct. 13,Petrushka, Sat., 7:30 pm, Oct. 27,Denver Performing Arts Complex

CRN 1108 / $205

Marc Shulgold, music journalist, concert lecturer, teacher. After working at the Los Angeles Timesfor 12 years, Marc became the firstand the lastmusic and dance writer atThe RockyMountain News, covering the cultural scene throughout the region for nearly 22 years.

Dancers/Maria Mosina and Igor

Vassine. Photo/David Andrews.


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American Fanfare: A Salute to AmericanClassical Composers and Their MusicAlthough Mozart and Beethoven were busygetting famous in Europe while a new nationwas settling in across the pond, Americancomposers eventually made a significant markin classical music, too. What makes Americanmusic distinct from its European counterparts?How did classical music arrive in the coloniesto begin with, well before Independence? Findout with Betsy Schwarm, music educator, his-

torian and formerKVOD announc-

er/producer. In justtwo class sessions,get a greatoverview ofrenownedAmerican com-posers, including

Aaron Copland, Samuel Barber and LeonardBernstein. Also consider others who are mak-ing their mark with accessible contemporary

classical music such as George Walker,Jennifer Higdon, Michael Torke and JayGreenberg. (Look forward to lots of listening!)As a grand finale, celebrate the beginning of

Newman Center Presents partnership with thenew Colorado Symphony Chamber Orchestrawhen you attend theirAmerican Fanfare con-cert, heralding the first Presidential Debate ofElection 2012and the first ever to be hostedwest of the Mississippiat the University of

Denver on October 3. The program featuresBarbers Violin Concerto, CoplandsLincolnPortraitand WalkersLyric, plus more. Rouseyour patriotic spirit and join this salute to all-American classical music!

Three sessionsThur., 6:308:30 pm, Sept. 13 & 20, 2012Concert, Tue., 7:30 pm, Sept. 25,Gates Concert Hall, NCPA

CRN 1130 / $125

Betsy Schwarm is a music historian with astrong background in Denver area classicalradio. She gives pre-performance talks forOpera Colorado and the Colorado Symphony,and writes program notes for organizationsand soloists on four continents. Look for herbook, Classical Music Insights.

A Newman Center Presents PerformanceThe Capitol Steps began in 1981 as a group ofU.S. Senate staffers who set out to satirize thevery people who employed them. Since then,

having bitten the hands that fed them, many ofthe Steps also ignored the conventional wisdomnot to quit their day jobs. They now tour theU.S. delivering much-needed good humor tothe long-suffering American public as the bestantidote to politics.

How better to round out our serious CurrentIssues curriculum this fall than a seat in TheCapitol Steps audience. Three days after thefirst Presidential Debate of the 2012 electionhosted by DU, we invite you to come laughheartily at all the candidates.

Saturday, 7:30 pm, Oct. 6, 2012Behind the Curtain Lecture at 6:30.

Tickets $38 each*

*Tickets will be sold only to studentsenrolled in Fall 2012 Enrichment courses.Space is limited, so reserve your seat nowby calling 303-871-3610.

Composer Leonard Bernstein.

Credit/Library of Congress.

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Aspen Santa Fe Ballet,Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 22 & 23, 2012

Newman Center Presents favorite Aspen Santa FeBallet kicks off our 10th Season! Nationallyrenowned as an eclectic, innovative dance company

with a solid foundation in classical ballet, AspenSanta Fe Ballets energetic dancers perform asophisticated repertoire featuring some of theworlds foremost choreographers.

Colorado Symphony Chamber Orchestra,Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012

Newman Center Presents is proud to begin a rela-tionship with the new Colorado SymphonyChamber Orchestra, debuting with an all-Americancomposer concert, which precedes the PresidentialDebate hosted by DU on October 3. The seriesincludes Masters of the Classics and a scintillatingBaroque show early next year.

The Capitol Steps, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012See listing on previous page for more info.

Sphinx Virtuosi, Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012These dynamic artists have embraced Sphinxs mis-sion to advance the participation of AfricanAmericans and Latinos as performers, educators andlisteners. A conductor-less chamber orchestra, theSphinx is comprised of alumni of the nationalSphinx Competition for young Black and Latinostring players. The Detroit-based organization hasbeen promoting ethnic diversity in American orches-tral music for 15 years while producing top-ratemusicians.

Quatour bne, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012Distinguished by its youth, open-mindedness andversatility, Frances Quatour bne has made ameteoric rise! Among the worlds most sought-afterquartets, the Ebony Quartet won Recording of the

Year at the 2009 Classical FM GramophoneAwards. Dont miss their debut performance withNewman Center Presents featuring music from thepop- and jazz-infused recording, Fiction.

Cantus and Theater Latt Da,All is Calm,Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012Cantus returns with an audience favorite, inspiredby actual historical events during WWI onChristmas, 1914. Out of the violence came asilence, then a song a young German soldierstepped into No Mans Land singing Stille Nacht(Silent Night), initiating an extraordinary night ofcamaraderie, music and brief peace. This collabora-tion between Cantus and Theater Latt Da is donein radio musical drama style. After intermission,Cantus will sing traditional holiday fare.

Der Kaiser von Atlantis,Wednesday & Thursday, Jan. 16 & 17, 2013During the Holocaust many artists spoke out, tryingto stop the destruction of their society, includingmusician/composer Victor Ullmann and librettistPeter Kien. Their satiric operaDer Kaiser von

Atlantis, oder Die Tod-Verweigerung (TheEmperor of Atlantis, or Deaths Refusal) was com-posed while they were imprisoned. For thisColorado premiere, the co-producers will expandthe opera, featuring traditional Eastern Europeanklezmer music, and seamlessly integrating into anew work of dance creating new communities ofhope.

This is the 10th season ofNewman Center Presents, so we just want toCelebrate! Our goal has always been to offer diverse, eclectic, multi-disci-plinary artists from around the world. Come on a journey of entertainment andlearning, exploration and fun. At the end of this celebratory season, we will

have presented 134 different shows, 54 percent of them by artists making their Denver premieres. If not forNewman Center Presents, Denver might not have had the chance to experience these amazing artists. The

Denver Posthas remarked that The Newman Center for the Performing Arts is gaining a reputation as a centerfor musical innovation, [and as a] program which brings varied and excellent dance fare to Front RangeColorado audiences. In awarding it one of its Best of Denver awards for 2010, Westwordsaid: Not only isthe Newman Center a jewel box of a venue, with its three intimate performance spacesand elegant balconied plaza, but it also plays host to one of the finest college concertseries.

We are proud to collaborate with University College to enhance the performance experi-ences.Newman Center Presents will always be diverse in disciplines, points of view,cultures and experiences, because humanity and its aesthetic expressions are so diverse.

~ Stephen Seifert, Executive DirectorNewman Center for the Performing Arts

Newman Center PresentsDUs Newman Center for the Performing Arts offers an eclectic mix of performances by world-renownedartists. Enjoy a FREEBehind the Curtain lecture at 6:30 pm.

For ticket information, visit newmancenterpresents.com or call 303-871-7720.


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Faculty ShowcaseIts just thata showcase of exceptionalfaculty. As leaders in their fields,

Enrichment instructors help us thinkabout critical national and internationalconcerns such as Election 2012 and keyrelated issues including money and poli-tics, the influence of the media, and ahost of public policy issues. They openour minds to other cultures and philoso-phies, (re)introduce us to classic works ofliterature, and update us on the latest

sciences and art. They educate us aboutliving fuller and more meaningful lives,help us explore our creativity, and betterunderstand our world. This is your chanceto engage some of the best minds in theregion, but dont be shyyou wont begraded and YOU get to ask the questions.

LiteratureDusting Off the Classics:James Joyces UlyssesUlysses, Joyces epic retelling ofThe Odysseythat follows the lives of Leopold and MollyBloom, Stephen Dedalus, Blazes Boylan,Gertie MacDowell and many others over thecourse of a singleday in 1904 Dublin,is one of the greatestnovels ever written inEnglish, if not anylanguage. On its pub-lication in 1922, it

was barred from import into the U.S. until thefamous Woolsey decision of 1933 determinedthat its aims were not pornographica surpris-ing charge, considering the book is stuffed withhistorical details and wide-ranging allusionsfrom history, religion, literature, mythologyand philosophy. Funny, sad, beautiful, sorrow-ful, joyous, lusty, cunning, erudite, passionate,intricate, primal and much more, this centralModernist work continues to perplex readers

and spark debate among academics. Navigatethe many dimensions and layers of Joycesmasterpiece under the guidance of poet, criticand scholar David J. Rothman. Discover (orrediscover) the novels ultimate appeal: itsastonishing evocation of life as people actuallylive it, in the now-famous stream-of-conscious-ness technique that artfully appears to give thereader reality in its immediate, complex tex-tures, and, above all, offers a vision that tran-

scends dear, dirty Dublin to embrace all ofexperience, a vision that ends in MollyBlooms ringing affirmation: yes I said yes Iwill Yes.

Five sessionsThur., 6:308:30 pm,Sept. 13, 27, Oct. 11, 25, Nov. 8, 2012

CRN 1104 / $195

David J. Rothman, PhD, director, PoetryConcentration in Creative Writing MFA atWestern State College of Colorado; teacheswriting at CU-Boulder and Lighthouse WritersWorkshop. Widely published, his forthcomingbooks include two volumes of poetry and abook of essays about mountains and mountaintowns.

Jessie Paige Rowe, photographer and art educator,

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American Visionary Novelists:From Jersey to Dystopia and BackTwo of Americas most exciting and celebrated

novelists arent actually from the United States:Pulitzer Prize-winning fiction writer JunotDaz was born in the Dominican Republicand Booker Prize-winning authorMargaret Atwood was born half a centuryearlier in Ontario. Both known as keen-eyed visionaries, each captures an originalperspective on the American past, present andfuture. Immerse yourself in their America withfavorite Enrichment instructor Andrea Dupree.

Through The Brief Wondrous Life of OscarWao and Oryx and Crake, travel in highlycharged worldsfrom that of anerdy Dominican teen growingup in New Jersey to that of alone survivor trying to makehis way in a world decimatedby plague. Though they soundutterly unrelated, both novelscirculate around an American

northeast that resembles noth-ing weve ever read before, andboth make us see the world welive in anew. What do thesestories tell us about ourselves,our country and our contempo-rary times? Learn more from the authors them-selves: first, Atwood at her Denver Post Pen &Podium Series lecture at the Newman Centerfor the Performing Arts. Then, conclude the

course atInside the Writers Studio with JunotDaz, a Lighthouse Writers Workshop onstageinterview and reading at the CleoParker Robinson Theatre. Classsessions held at Lighthouse

Writers Workshop.

Six sessionsTue., 6:308:30 pm,Oct. 9, 16, 30, Nov. 6, 2012

Atwood, Wed., 7:30 pm, Oct. 10Daz, Sat., 4:30 pm, Nov. 10

CRN 1105 / $210

Andrea Dupree, fiction writing faculty,University College; program director and co-

founder, Lighthouse Writers Workshop; author

WritingLiterary Nonfiction:Bringing the Truth to LifeLets say you have a passion for politics,

history or nature and are interested in exploringthe subject further by writing aboutit. But youre not interested in pen-ning a dull factual treatise. You

want to tell a riveting story that bringsyour subject tolife. How do

you start? And how doyou determine whatmakes an interesting

story? Let author ShariCaudron introduce you tothe popular art and craftof literary nonfiction.Through writing exercis-es, reading assignmentsand animated class dis-cussion, youll explore many of the same cru-cial story elements of literary fiction, such ascharacterization, scene setting and narrative

tension. Youll also gain a clearer sense of howliterary nonfiction differs from traditional non-fiction. (Hint: Its a lot more fun to readandwrite!) This course draws on the best-sellingwork of Terry Tempest Williams, author of

Refuge and Finding Beauty in a Broken World,as well as such nonfiction luminaries as JoanDidion, Tom Wolfe, Tracy Kidder and JohnMcPhee. As part of the course, attendWilliams Denver Post Pen & Podium Series

lecture at the Newman Center for thePerforming Arts and return to class to continue

exploring how you might becomethe next award-winning literary non-fiction author. Course does notinclude critiquing or workshopping.

Five sessionsTue., 6:308:30 pm,Nov. 6, 13, 27, Dec. 4, 2012

Williams, Mon., 7:30 pm, Nov. 19CRN 1119 / $195

Shari Caudron, journalist, essayist, author oftwo narrative nonfiction books; member of thecreative writing faculty at Lighthouse WritersWorkshop

Credit/George Whiteside

Credit/Nina Subin

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A Writeshop:Strategies for Writing Good WellWhen it comes to putting words on paper, doyou feel less than adequate? Are you too ver-bose, too vague, too disorganized? Driven to

distraction by proper wordusage and sentence struc-ture? Learn the skills towriting well under theguidance of author, editorand journalist DennyDressman. Whether youplan to write a book, fami-ly history or an opinionpiece; improve your busi-

ness correspondence and report writing; orsimply draft better emails, apply Dressmanshelpful hints and proven concepts gleaned fromdecades of writing and publishing experience,and receive valuable, personalized feedback onweekly writing assignments. Through hands-onactivities and in-class exercises, youll learn to:engage your audiences more effectively; writewith greater clarity; say more in fewer words;achieve variety in style and approach; and

increase the substantive depth of your writtenwork. Youll not only master some basic princi-ples of writing but also learn to apply a criticseye to your own work. Youll write, write, writeand read, read, readand youll have fundoing it! Participants will be requested to sub-mit a pre-class writing exercise. Register early

to allow adequate time to obtain and complete

this assignment.

Four sessionsWed., 6:308:30 pm,Nov. 7, 14, 28, Dec. 5, 2012

CRN 1118 / $155

Denny Dressman has written or edited eightbooks and won numerous writing awards. Amember of the Denver Press Club Hall ofFame, he worked the last 25 of his 43 years innewspapers atThe Rocky Mountain News.

See Writing Paris on page 7.

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As you know, in business and in life, its not just about asking questions, but asking the right ques-tions. Focus Forward: Reinventing Career and Retirement is an integrated program exclusively andthoughtfully designed for professionals ages 50+ who are seeking career mobility and change, or apost-career transition. Offered by the University of Denvers college of professional and continuingstudies, University College, the program helps you ask the relevant questions and determine thebest course of action through new frameworks, tools and strategies that will help you map out thefuture you desire.

Lead instructor Lori Zahn is a certified executive coach with extensive expertise in adult develop-ment and helping people just like youprofessionals at this transitional point in their work livesnavigate successful midlife and third age transitions. Third age is generally considered a piv-otal and exciting new stage in life between midlife and old age. The Focus Forward program isdesigned to inspire, inform and motivate you no matter where you find yourself at this critical

juncture. In a format ideally suited for adult learners, classes meet on Saturdays and in theevenings, and include a mix of presentation, discussion, guest speakers, interactive activities, rele-vant readings and assignments between classes. You will experience a built-in learning communityof fellow students and online resources, and have access to ongoing support.

The program begins with Planning for Change in the Third Age, a foundational workshop that firstexplores the third age and then presents a model and framework for navigating change and transi-tion for lifelong renewal, as developed by The Hudson Institute of Santa Barbara, recognizedexperts in adult development, renewal and leadership training.

Once this workshop is complete, you may select from two courses offered that focus on a specificneed in your work life: Career Continuation or Change, or Reinventing Retirement. These coursesexplore viable options for moving forward with you and your individual needs taking center stage.Cant decide which step to take? Try both.

Come away from the Focus Forward program having learned new frameworks and tools for navi-gating transition and change as you identify and begin to explore possible career or post-careeroptions while developing a compelling plan that will have you looking forward to this next chapterof your life.

Focus Forward Info SessionSaturday, October 6, 9:3011 am

Join Lori Zahn, executive coach and Focus Forward program lead instructor, to learn thephilosophy, process and learning outcomes for this integrative program. Lori will discuss

the Planning for Change in the Third Age workshop, subsequent career and retirementcourses, and coaching and career counseling services available at a reduced fee.

If youre considering enrolling in Planning for Change in the Third Age,add these dates to your calendar now and enroll early!

To register: 303-871-2291 or http://focusforwardoctober2012.eventbrite.com

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Planning for Change in the Third AgeReady for a change? This prerequisite work-shop will help stimulate your thinking as you

embark upon your third age.The workshop is designedaround The HudsonInstitutes core model knownas the Cycle of Renewal, apowerful learning tool forindividuals navigating transi-

tion and change. Begin with an exploration ofthe third age as a significant life transition andopportunity for exciting growth, then learn amodel for navigating change and transition forlifelong renewal and begin to chart a courseahead. By the end of the workshop, you willhave acquired a powerful tool for navigatingtransitions that can be used again and again,learned valuable life skills for sustaining pur-pose and passion, and developed a plan formoving forward. You will also learn aboutother potential resources that will best supportyou in moving forward. A month after com-pleting the workshop, all students will have theopportunity to come back together via confer-ence call to discuss progress and provide sup-port.

Two sections:

Two Saturdays, plus conference callSat., 911:30 am; noon2 pm,Oct. 27 & Nov. 10, 2012

Conference call, Tue., 67 pm, Dec. 4CRN 1128 / $385

Three evenings, plus conference callWed., 69 pm,Oct. 31, Nov. 7, 14, 2012Conference call, Wed., 67 pm, Dec. 5

CRN 1129 / $385

Career Continuation or ChangeLooking to sustain and invigorate your current

career or considering a career change? As

professionals remain in their careers, they maylose a degree of passion for their work or findthat the demands on their time and energy aretoo much. Some have a yearning to do some-thing different and may already know what thatis, but need help taking those first steps. Othersare unclear as to what they want to do next and

need helpseeing pos-sibilities.Thiscourseallows youto explorewhetherand how tostay in

your current career or transition to a new one.Among other important discoveries, you willidentify talents, skills and experience and howthese can be parlayed into new opportunities;learn about new ways of working, encorecareers, and portfolio careers; and beginexploring and experimenting by trying out newpossibilities. Leave with a framework, processand resources to help you proactively manageyour career and work life, as well as strategiesfor actively managing career satisfaction andrenewal. Course prerequisite: Planning for

Change workshop

Four sessionsWed., 69 pm, Feb. 27, Mar. 6, 13, 20, 2013

Registration opens in December /$435

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Reinventing RetirementDo you want to move on to the next chapter in

your life where career is no longer the predom-

inant focus? If you want to shift your focusaway from a full-time career to a next chapterthat may or may not include work of someform, you will benefit from ReinventingRetirementa course that will introduce newways of thinking about retirement. From mean-ingful new work to community engagement tolifelong learning, the potential outlets forexpanding skills, experience, and interests in apost-career avenue will be discussed. Amongother things, you will build on your sense ofpurpose and passions; explore potential outletsfor your experience, skills, and passions andhow to channel these into post-career avenues;identify options and resources for lifelonglearning and renewal; and begin exploring andexperimenting by trying out new ideas and pos-sibilities. Leave with a blueprint for this nextchapter in your life. Course prerequisite:Planning for Change workshop

Four sessionsThur., 69 pm, Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2013

Registration opens in December /$435

Testimonials

The Focus Forward program was insightful,

thought-provoking, and something I lookedforward to attending each week. Lori

provided language and a framework for

systematically working through the

challenges of career and life transitions,

and established a safe, creative learning

environment. I learned from my peers diverse

career-change effortstheir disappointments

and successesas well as from Loris rich

professional background and coaching

practice. Thanks for a great experience!

S. Nelson

This program was amazing! Lori is a

wonderful teacher and you leave the course

with a great toolkit and framework for

reinventing your career and/or retirement in

the third age. If you are stuck, you will

get unstuck. Anyone contemplating these

issues should take this course!

Elizabeth Steele


Save the Date!Winter/Spring 2013

Registration Opens in December

Planning for Change in the Third Age

workshop

Sat., 9 am2 pm, Jan. 19 & Feb. 2or

Wed., 69 pm, Jan. 16, 23, 30

Career Continuation or Change course

Wed., 69 pm, Feb. 27, Mar. 6, 13, 20

Reinventing Retirement

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About the Lead InstructorLori Zahn, president of Perceptive Leaders LLC, a leadership developmentconsulting company, is an executive coach working with organizational lead-

ers and career professionals. Educated in adult development and learning, anddrawing on years of experience working in corporate environmentsboth asa senior level leader in Fortune 100 companies and as a consultant to seniorlevel organizational leadershipLori brings her passion for the third age andworking with professionals to create fulfilling next chapters.

CostThe cost of Focus Forward: Reinventing Career and Retirement covers all of the materials neces-sary for the workshop and courses, a course pack of selected articles, required book(s), and lightrefreshments for the workshop. By participating in the Focus Forward program, students will alsohave access to DUs Career Services and the opportunity to work with a career counselor for voca-tional and personality type assessments and resume and interview assistance at a reduced fee.

DiscountsEnroll along with a friend or family member in the Planning for Change in the Third Age work-shop and both receive $35 off registration! Register for one of the two courses options within thesame term as Planning for Change in the Third Age workshop and earn a $35 discount. Universityof Denver staff, faculty, and alumni receive $35 off each registration.



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Current IssuesPresidential Issues: Election 2012As we prepare to vote for the next President of the United States, our country faces enormouschallenges. Will a new leader make a difference? Do you understand the issues and the implica-tions of voting one way or the other? Become more knowledgeable about whats at stake onNovember 6 by exploring and discussing major topics with experts in their fields. Each sessionbegins with an introduction to the issue along with critical background, moves into a discussion ofproblems and solutions and pros and cons, and ends with a Q&A session. Come away betterinformed as a voting citizen and with more confidence as you head to the polls.

Six sessionsMon., 79 pm, Sept. 17, 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 2012

CRN 1097 / $125

Immigration Sept. 17Jeff Joseph,founder and senior partner at Joseph Law Firm, PC, specializ-ing in immigration lawJennifer Superka, attorney and co-director of DUs Strategic IssuesProgram

Health Care Policy Sept. 24Harlan Abrahams, lawyer, author and former professor ofConstitutional Law

Edward Dauer, dean emeritus of DUs Sturm College of Law,visiting lecturer at the Harvard School of Public Health

Joan Henneberry,principal at Health Management Associates; formerly the planning director forthe Health Insurance Exchange during 2011 under Gov. John Hickenlooper and the executivedirector of the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing under Gov. Bill Ritter, Jr.

Education Oct. 1Bruce Caughey, executive director of Colorado Association of SchoolExecutives; 16 years as director of communications and legislative liaisonfor Douglas County School DistrictMatt Gianneschi, deputy executive director of Colorado Department of

Higher Education, co-chair of the education transition team for Gov. John Hickenlooper and Lt.Gov. Joe Garcia, senior policy advisor for education to Gov. Bill Ritter, Jr.

The Looming Federal Fiscal Crisis Oct. 8Robert Fusfeld,faculty at DUs Institute for Public Policy Studies, formerly an SECenforcement attorney (1975-2006) including 15 years as senior manager of the Denveroffice in charge of litigation

Energy Policy Oct. 15Bill Ritter, Jr., director of the Center for the New Energy Economy (CNEE) atColorado State University, Governor of Colorado from 2007 to 2011, Denver District

Attorney from 1993 to January 2005

The Economy Oct. 22Kevin Archer, lecturer in International Political Economy at DUs Josef Korbel Schoolof International Studies, founder and executive director of Institute for Global

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The Islamic Republic of Iran:Politics, Society and Foreign PolicyThe U.S. State Department considers theIslamic Republic of Iran to be the most activestate sponsor of terrorism. Western sanctions

and condemnation from the United Nationshave been unable to change Irans politicalbehavior. The hostile rhetoric from Irans cleri-cal leaders continues, as does its pursuit ofnuclear technology and its support for militantgroups. How big of a threat does Iran pose?What explains its radical foreign policy posi-tions? How much internal support does theregime enjoy and what are the prospects fordemocracy in Iran? Will a future American

administrationDemocratic or Republicanbe successful in resolving differences withTehran via diplomacy or is a military conflictinevitable? Join Nader Hashemi, assistant pro-fessor at DUs School of International Studies,to discuss Irans internal politics, foreign policyorientation and the crisis in U.S.-Iran relations.Explore 20th-century state-society relations,especially the rise and future trajectory ofIslamic fundamentalism in Iran. Study the role

of U.S. foreign policy toward Iran, the 1979Islamic Revolution, the internal power structureand factional rivalry within Iran's complicatedpolitical system, and the rise of the GreenMovement for democratic change. The

urgency to understand Iran hasnever been greater. Comeaway with fresh insight into itspeople, politics, and why thistumultuous and controversial

nation is considered one ofAmericas worst enemies.

Three sessionsWed., 79 pm, Sept. 19, 26, Oct. 10, 2012

CRN 1098 / $125

Nader Hashemi, director of the Center forMiddle East Studies and Asst. Professor ofMiddle East and Islamic Politics at Josef

Korbel School of International Studies.Formerly an Andrew W. Mellon PostdoctoralFellow in Political Science at NorthwesternUniv. and a Visiting Asst. Professor at theUCLA Global Institute. Author ofIslam,Secularism and Liberal Democracy; co-editorofThe People Reloaded: The Green Movementand the Struggle for Irans Future.

Platforms and Platitudes:Elections and the MediaWhen we talk of the informed voter, we mustconcede that for the vast majority of the elec-torate, every bit of information about a candi-

date is received via television, radio, newspaperand online media. Indeed, the American mediahave had a profound effect on the electoralprocess throughout U.S. history. In the modernera, presidential candidates succeed and fail byvirtue of the image they project in the media.Join Tripp Baltz to examine the medias essen-tial role in elections, as well as the impact oncandidates of not only the 24/7 news cycle butalso social media such as blogs, YouTube and

Twitter. More than ever, todays media outletshave sophisticated high-techtools available to them toreport, analyze, shape and spininformation about races,whether about candidates orpolicy matters. But has theplethora of data, imagery andstatistics increased knowledge,or merely raised the noise

level? And in an age where more and moremedia sources push a particular view and evendabble in partisan politics, how does the aver-age voter discern whats true and what isnt?Tripp also addresses super PACs and campaignfinance rules as they pertain to media advertis-ing, and the recent ground-shaking SupremeCourt decision, Citizens United. Conclude thecourse with attendance at a special lecture byTime magazine Editor-at-Large David Von

Drehle (see next column).

Four sessionsWed., 6:308:30 pm,Sept. 12, 19, 26, 2012David Von Drehle lecture,Thur., 7 pm, Oct. 4

CRN 1095 / $125

Tripp Baltz, author of numerous articles on

new laws and regulations in legal journals andpublications; oral historian; instructor ofAmerican Politics, media, history and interna-tional affairs

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Campaign 2012:

Why Is This Happening to Us?with David Von Drehle,Time magazine Editor-at-LargeThursday, Oct. 4, 2012, 7 pm

As part of DUs specialDebate Event Series,the two courses on either side of this columnare designed around the above event presentedby journalist and DU alumnus David VonDrehle, who has covered every presidential

election since 1988 over the course of hiscareer. Your participation in these courses willbe enhanced by your attendance at VonDrehles lecture.

AttendPlatforms and Platitudes: Electionsand the Media, taught by journalist TrippBaltz, to examine the medias role in our elec-toral process. Conclude with Von Drehles lec-ture.

Or, begin with Von Drehles lecture, which setsthe stage for the provocative AndrewRomanoff-led course,Moneypol: The Rising

Price of American Democracy. The formerspeaker of the Colorado House of Represen-tatives examines recent changes in campaignfinance law and practice, as well as the effectsthose changes are having on elections andelected officials.

You will be registered for Von Drehles lec-ture upon enrollment in either course.

Visitdebate2012.du.edu for moreinformation on theDebate Event Series.

Moneypol:The Rising Price of American DemocracyThis years elections areexpected to be the mostexpensive in American histo-

ry. Individual donors, politi-cal parties, political actioncommittees and interestgroups are pouring billionsof dollars into local, state andfederal races. Whos buyingwhat, and from whom? Is such spending aform of free expression? Or is the republicitself up for sale? Explore the intersection ofmoney, politics and public policy with Andrew

Romanoff, former speaker of the ColoradoHouse of Representatives, as well as a series ofspecial guests. Analyze recent changes in cam-paign finance law and practice, including theSupreme Courts ruling in Citizens Unitedandthe rise of super PACs. Do these changes com-port with the Constitution or contort it?Discuss the impact on voters, candidates, elect-ed officials and the decisions they make. Aremost politicians inclined to do their donors

biddingto dance with them what brung ya?Havent they always been? Debate proposalsfor reform. Will money forever be (to borrowJesse Unruhs phrase) the mothers milk ofpolitics? Consider the consequences for 2012and for the future of American democracy.Students are asked to watch the October 3

Presidential Debate and attend the October 4

David Von Drehle post-debate lecture at DU.

Five sessionsThur., 6:308:30 pm,Oct. 11, 18, Nov. 1, 8, 2012David Von Drehle lecture,Thur., 7 pm, Oct. 4

CRN 1096 / $195

Andrew Romanoff, senior advisor at Golden-based international development organizationiDE; former speaker of the Colorado House of

Representatives; U.S. Senate candidate; educa-tion policy advisor to Gov. Roy Romer; winnerof numerous state and national awards includ-ing GOVERNING magazines Public Officialof the Year

See Floyd Cirulis Debate Event Serieslecture on page 2.


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Nature & ScienceNatural Hazards 101: Weather andGeology in the ExtremeAs Coloradans have witnessed all too vividlyand painfully since the beginning of our fierysummer, each year forest fires and other naturalhazards, including monster tornadoes, hail-storms, earthquakes, tsunamis, mudslides and

flash floods,take thousandsof lives andleave millionsof others trau-matically

changed.Events that used to be considered anomaliesnow seem disturbingly common. Natural haz-ards by definition include both geologic andweather hazards. Which are the mosthaz-ardous? Where and why do they form? How dowe monitor and predict them? Is any area trulysafe from the threat of natural disaster? Exploreanswers to these questions and others whileexamining extreme natural phenomena with Dr.

Hillary Hamann, DU Department ofGeography senior lecturer and researcher.Some scientists believe that we are moving intoa new Anthropocene geological eraa worldbeing reshaped by man, most apparent in car-bon dioxide emissions. How big a factor is ourcollective carbon footprint? Where are haz-ards increasing or decreasing, and how closelyrelated are they to climate changes? Also dis-cuss the natural hazards most common to

Colorado and assess related risks. Learn whatwe can do to adapt to such cataclysmic changesand to reduce the devastating damage.

Four sessionsThur., 79 pm,Sept. 13, 20, 27, Oct. 4, 2012

CRN 1112 / $155

Hillary Hamann, PhD, senior lecturer of

Physical Geography, Water Resources andSustainability, Department of Geography.

Recent and current research includes work onsnowmelt and nutrient export in the Colorado

Rockies; rapid hydrologic assessment of tropi-cal forest watersheds and the effects of forest

fires on watershed processes in the MountainWest.

Rare Form: Colorados Geology fromAbove and BelowOne look westward is all the proof we need:Colorado is a spectacular state! But, geologi-

cally speaking, what makes it unique? And howdid it become so breathtaking? Learn to readColorado and, in so doing, obtain an under-standing of its geological shape and ourlargely unconscious day-to-day interaction withthe earth sciences that affect it. Leading theexpedition, Bob Raynolds, Denver Museum ofNature & Science research associate and geolo-gist, begins by comparing Colorado with geol-ogy as a worldwide science. As Bob retracesColorados geological history (in eight easy,but big steps!),discuss thegenesis of ourrocks and gaininsight intohow geologists

interpretancient land-scapes. Then,narrow thefocus to

Colorados Front Range and urban corridor,including the interface between land and peo-ple. Consider the impacts of water and waterresources such as underground aquifers, under-

ground fuels and fracking, the use of naturalresources, the forces of erosion, and climatechange. How does it all work together to createour modern landscapes? Along the way, visitkey areas south and west of Denver, includingDinosaur Ridge. Read the evidence writtenin the rocks and gain a deeper appreciation forColorados rare form.

Five sessions

Wed., 6:308:30 pm,Oct. 17, 24, Nov. 7, 14, 2012Field trip, Sat., Nov. 3 (time TBD)

CRN 1109 / $185

Bob Raynolds, geologist, research associate inEarth Sciences Department, Denver Museum ofNature and Science

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GMOs: Where Do We Draw the Line?Humans have been modifying plants and ani-mals for ages. Breeding a bigger cow with abigger bull results in a heartier calf. The sweet

corn at your family picnic is another result ofgenetic modification. Such examples representtinkering within species. But now, science andtechnology allow us to put DNA from oneorganism into a totally different species, creat-ing mutations that never could have occurrednaturally. How is this practice affecting thefood we eat? Join DU Professor of BotanyMartin Quigley to explore the world ofGenetically Modified Organisms, aka GMOs.

Is it playing God to create a soybean leafwith plastics in it? Are we spreading pesticideresistance from crops to wild plants? What arethe benefits of GM products? For instance,genetically modified golden rice has more beta-carotene and iron than its non-modified cousin.Yet, many worry where this trend could takeus. Consider how GMOs have shaped agricul-ture and the food industry, and what newlyengineered organisms are on the horizon. Atyour final session including Q&A, learn morefrom Dr. Patrick Byrne, CSU professor of PlantBreeding and Genetics; Lisa Drake, lead forMonsanto U.S., State and Local GovernmentAffairs; and Lani Jacobs-Banner, nutrition edu-cator for Natural Grocers by VitaminCottage. Come away with a more balanced,fact-based understandingof this hot-button topic.

Four sessionsMon., 6:308:30 pm,Sept. 10, 17, 24, Oct. 1,2012

CRN 1111 / $165

Martin Quigley is the Kurtz Professor ofBotany in the Department of BiologicalSciences, director of DUs Chester M Alter

Arboretum, and a licensed landscape architect.His current research includes urban landscapeecology and landscape restoration.

The Resilient Brain: How to OptimizeIts Function and Enhance Its LifespanExciting new researchreveals that our brains

constantly change theirwiring based on ourexperience, nutrition andeven physical activity.Better yet, these revela-tions have led scientists to explore ways to haltand even reverse symptoms of dementia.Unfortunately, the average person is notexposed to this groundbreaking informationdue to a delay between the laboratory and thedoctors office. Now, joining forces to guideyou through the evolution of the aging brainand how its affected by disease, are a brainresearcher and a clinical neurologist: Dr.Patricia Heyn, assistant professor of physicalmedicine and rehabilitation at the University ofColorado Anschutz Medical Center, and Dr.Andrea Cohen, a neurologist with 25 years ofacademic and clinical practice. Learn the func-

tional differences between a normal aging brainand an unhealthy brain, why active adults havehealthier brains than sedentary adults, and howan enriched environment protects the brain.Hear the emerging science on behavior andlifestyle: How do they promote cognitiveimprovements; delay or prevent neurodegenera-tive processes; and impact the brains lifespanthrough exercise (neurobics), diet, sleep,stress management, socialization, mental stim-

ulation? Studies show that its never too late tostart a brain disease prevention programcome away with the knowledge and tools tooptimizeyourbrains function.

Four sessionsTue., 79 pm, Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2012

CRN 1110 / $165

Dr. Patricia Heyn, PhD in exercise physiolo-

gy/gerontology, has held fellowships supportedby the National Institute of Disability andRehabilitation Research and by the NationalInstitute on Aging.

Dr. Andrea Cohen has conducted research atMIT and Kantonsspital Basel, Switzerland andis editor ofComprehensive Management ofParkinsons Disease, 1994.


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Religion & SpiritualityComparing Religions: Beyond BeliefsEach of the worlds religions can be identifiedby a set of beliefs shared by its members. Butadhering to a certain faith is not just aboutbeliefs; its also about shared rituals and com-munity. What are the minimal conditions forunderstanding yourself as a Christian or aHindu? How do those conditions compare withother religions? Join Jacob Kinnard, associateprofessor of Comparative Religious Thought atThe Iliff School of Theology, to examine fivemajor world religionsChristianity, Judaism,Hinduism, Islam and Buddhismand compare

what it means to belong to each faith culture.Discuss historical developments, major teach-ings and current practices of each religious tra-dition. Learn ways to study and understandvarious religions as a committed practitionermight. Develop a richly nuanced concept ofreligion that recognizes both the social and thepersonal dimensions of religious belief andpractice. Foster an attitude of critical self-awareness about the limits and possibilities of

our intellectual tools and methods for under-standing religion. Come away with an under-standing of what it means to be religious, howreligion shapes and guides society, and howreligion functions in the life of the individual.

Five sessionsTue. & Thur., 6:308:30 pm,Nov. 20, 27, 29, Dec. 4, 6, 2012

CRN 1114 / $195

Jacob Kinnard, associate professor ofComparative Religious Thought, The IliffSchool of Theology; editor of the Religion,Culture, and History series for OxfordUniversity Press/American Academy of

Religion; author ofThe Emergence ofBuddhism

Wake Up! Navigating the Stages of theSpiritual JourneyThe idea of the spiritual journey is as old asfaith traditions themselves. Each of us, con-sciously or unconsciously, is on a path of spiri-tual development. Some seek a shift in con-sciousness or a closer relationship with God,nature or the divine, but this is not a journeythat we have to take alone, nor is it uncharted.Join Paula K. Staffeldt, licensed professionalcounselor and ordained ministerial counselor,as she shares the stages of spiritual develop-ment and leads you through reflective exercises

that will guide your own journey. Discover thethree-stagepath that leadsto spiritualawakening,based on workby GermanphilosopherFriedrichNietzsche.

Through lecture, journaling, group discussionand Ken Wapnicks book, The Stages of OurSpiritual Journey, Staffeldt leads a spiritualbut not religious exploration that will enableeach student to determine what stage of the

journey he or she is in, identify the tasks thatmust be mastered at each stage, and map outthe road ahead. This course is not about find-ing God. Rather, it acquaints you with an age-old path that can lead to awakening. Come

away with an understanding of the stages ofspiritual development, knowledge of where youare on the path, and a personalized map to helpguide your next steps on the journey.

Four sessionsMon., 6:308:30 pm,Oct. 8, 15, 22, 29, 2012

CRN 1115 / $165

Paula K. Staffeldt, licensed professional coun-selor, board-certified coach, ordained ministe-rial counselor with a background in organiza-tional and spiritual psychology, DU alumna


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Social SciencesThe Ten Trusts:Our Complex Relationship with AnimalsIn their 2002 book, The Ten Trusts, authors andworld-renowned behavioral scientists JaneGoodall and Marc Bekoffchallenge us to respectthe interconnection of allliving beings. Humans,they argue, cant be sepa-rated from the animalkingdom. Utilizing thislandmark text, ProfessorPhilip Tedeschi, clinical

director of the GraduateSchool of Social Works Institute for Human-Animal Connection, explores the importantrole that animals play in our lives, with a spe-cial focus on deepening our respect for thehuman-animal bond and our connection to thenatural world. The course begins with one ofmany highlightsa special visit by MarcBekoff. Be prepared to discuss The Ten Trustswith one of its authors! Then, through case

studies, clips and Phils 14 years experienceleading DUs Human-Animal Interaction pro-grams, learn about forms of animal-assistedprograms, the animals involved, and relatedethical and moral issues. Discuss animalbehavior, animals as companions, The Linkbetween animal abuse and violence, and howpets sometimes suffer due to family dysfunc-tion. Participate in hands-on activities to helpstrengthen your relationship with your own ani-

mal, and gain more insight through in-classvisits from specialized animal-assisted thera-pists, animal behaviorists and their certifiedtherapy dogs, as well as a special field trip toZumas Rescue Ranch in Littleton. Strengthenyour commitment to a more ethical relationshipwith animals and the living world.

Five sessionsTue., 6:308:30 pm,

Sept. 11, 18, 25, Oct. 2, 2012Field trip, Sat., 10 amnoon, Sept. 22

CRN 1116 / $195

Philip Tedeschi, LCSW, associate clinical pro-fessor at GSSW, clinical director for DUsInstitute for Human-Animal Connection

WellnessDecisions, Decisions: Improve YourDecision-Making, Improve Your LifeAmericans are notoriously bad decision mak-ers. We often base even long-term, life-alteringdecisions on our emotions, which is rarely aneffective means of achieving our goals. Andtruly, therein lies the problem: we dont taketime to reflect upon our goals and prioritiesbefore making decisions. Join ever-popularEnrichment instructor Bob Melvin as he breaksdown the steps and models that contribute togood decisions and desired outcomes. Drawingupon military history, which is rich with exam-

ples of good and bad decisions, Bob shares theresults of good tactics (Grants behind-the-linesassault on Southern plantations) and what canhappen when you lack a strategy (the VietnamWar). Come to class with one or two issues thatyou need to resolve and study ways to achievethe results you want. Plan to spend time sortingthrough your priorities. If youre job hunting,

do you want a high salary,flexibility, great benefits

or a creative outlet?Whats important to you?Using the book, SmartChoices, test various deci-sion-making models andratings systems. Discussthe difference betweenstrategythe big picture

of where you want to goand tacticsthesteps you take to get there. Learn how conflict

management, negotiation and persuasion comein handy during the decision-making process.Come away with skills to help you solve manyof lifes stickier problems, and more clarity onissues you face today.

Four sessionsTue., 6:308:30 pm,Oct. 9, 16, 23, 30, 2012

CRN 1127 / $155

Bob Melvin, consultant, award-winninginstructor of Economics and HumanCommunication, recipient of DUs AdjunctTeaching Excellence Award


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Personal Branding:Your Platform for SuccessSimply polishing your resume and attendingprofessional seminars is not enough to standout from the crowd. In todays tough job mar-

ket, you must understand how to effectivelyposition yourself. Developing a personal brandstrategy differentiates you from others by capi-talizing on your character and strengths as wellas aligning your internal perceptions withexternal reputation. Personal branding canidentify ways to enhance current job satisfac-tion or help you through a transition. In threehands-on sessions branding expert RexWhisman helps you establish your own per-

sonal brand platform. First, get an overview ofbrandingwhat is it and what it can do foryou. Then, draft your personal brand strategythrough an introspective process for under-standing who you are and what you standfor. Next, with Rexs guidance, create a plan toexecute your brand platform and to leverageyour attributes in anaccurate, authentic,consistent manner

during job searches,career and lifechanges. Finally,work with Rex to cre-ate a network fordelivering your brandpromise throughsocial media andother communicationschannels. Come away

with a strategy for success in todays job envi-ronment including new tools and techniques toachieve your personal and professional goals.

Three sessionsThur., 6:308:30 pm,Nov. 29, Dec. 6, 13, 2012

CRN 1126 / $115

Rex Whisman is founder and chief strategist of

the BrandED Consultants Group, which helpsstudents, colleges, universities and other busi-nesses develop sustainable brand strategies.

Your Inner Pharmacy: Improve Health,Optimize Performance, Age WellRedesigned for both new and past participants

You have a powerful pharmacy within yourown body, which means that you have genuine

potential to improve your health, performanceand quality of life. Lack of awareness of thisinner pharmacy causes most peoples bodiesto produce too many bad chemicals, creatingpain, illness and disease. Join Denver practi-tioner and internationally recognized naturalhealth care expert Dr. Robert Blaich as heshows you waysto promote yourown health,

manage pain andimprove yourperformance,whether insports or dailylife. Dr. Blaich explains how your body pro-duces chemicals that control your physiologyand then teaches you how to produce moregood chemicalsincluding anti-inflammato-rythat maintain health and support longevity.

Youll also be empowered by new informationon epigenetics, the science of how genes turnon and off. Are genes our destiny or our

potential? Learn how chronic diseases developand what you can do to avoid, prevent or delaythem. In class, Dr. Blaich helps you startdesigning a personalized health plan based on acomprehensive approach to healthy living,including diet, exercise, stress-reduction andhealth care resources. Come away with your

own sustainable strategy for greater wellness,better performance and healthier agingandmaybe save money on medical expenses, too!

Five sessionsWed., 6:308:30 pm,Oct. 10, 17, 24, Nov. 7, 14, 2012

CRN 1121 / $155**$35 discount for participants of theWinter/Spring 2012 course.

Dr. Robert Blaich, author ofYour InnerPharmacy (Simon and Schuster), health andhuman performance consultant to winning ath-letes in the Olympics, Tour de France,

Ironman, Indianapolis 500, Sebring 12-HourRace and the Super Bowl.


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Imagine: You, Creative! (Yes, You Are.)Would you like to be more creative, but justdont consider yourself one of those artsytypes? Could yourbusiness benefit from

more creative problem-solving and increasedinnovation, but yourenot sure how to jump-start your own creativi-ty? What is creativity?And why has itbecome a buzzwordalong with innova-tion? While most of

us have heard aboutright brain vs. leftbrain functions, the latest research goes muchdeeper, indicating that everyone can learn tocultivate their creativity. Join Judith Cassel-Mamet, artist and creativity educator, to learnabout cutting-edge research on brain functionand how to build a creativity workout programtailored to your abilities, time and interest.Whether a curious student, corporate soldier or

retired dabblerartistic or not!youll discov-er keys to your own creative tendencies andhow to develop them. Explore concepts fromwell-known authors such as Joshua Lehrer,Shelley Carson and Daniel Pink, and have funapplying them with brain games and mixed-media experiments. No artistic, creative or sci-entific experience necessary. Come with anopen mind and leave convinced of your owncreative potential. Further explore your creativ-ity in Judiths Visual Journaling Workshop, list-ed in the next column.

Three sessionsMon., 6:308:30 pm,Nov. 5, 12, 19, 2012

CRN 1122 / $115

Visualize: You, Creating! (Yes, You Can.)A visual journaling workshop

Thats right. You can create. Perhaps youalready learned that in the companioncourse,Imagine: You Creative! Or

maybe youve known it all along,even occasionally created, but need anexcuse to practice. This workshopwill either get you started or get youunstuck. Either way, get those creativewheels cranking with Mixed-MediaArtist and Creativity Educator JudithCassel-Mamet. In this hands-on, stu-dio workshop, youll take a mixedmedia approach to creating an art, or

visual, journala method that is free-ing, fun and accessible to anyone!Layer pages to create rich surfaces and com-bine text with visual elements. No experien

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