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Spring 2016

HAPPENINGS

March 28—May 20, 2016

Welcome to the University of Minnesota Duluth University for Seniors program, an adventure in lifelong learning for people

over fifty. Our study groups offer topics of interest to those whose formal education ended early in life, those who have

acquired advanced degrees, and everyone in between! None of our study groups are graded; there are no tests. Study

groups with reading assignments mention a textbook in the description. Join US to challenge your mind, extend your

social circle, and expand your horizons. Our diverse membership welcomes you!

Priority Registration Deadline: 3/11/16

98 Strengthening & Stretching

M 8:30—10:00 AM • 8 weeks starting 3/28/16

The Stronger Seniors Workout Program is designed to help seniors develop strength and endurance and the ability to function in daily life. Two exercise DVDs work together to improve your ability to be stable and balanced, to stay mobile, to go up and down stairs, to squat and pick things up, and to play with your grandchildren. Limit 8.

Kathy Carlson, US member, leads this study group.

100 Napoleon & Multimedia: A Man's Reach Should Exceed His Grasp, or What's a Heaven For?


For 23 years, from 1792 to 1815, with the exception of two brief

intervals, the world was at war. All the major nations of the

world, including a very young United States, were engaged on

battlefields. All this because of one man's obsession with

“Gloire.” It was also the height of the Romantic period, when

men went into combat dressed as gods of war and women were

captivated by them and their uniforms. We will look at a biog-

raphy and overview of Napoleon's life: parents, siblings, and

wives; and then will focus on paintings, political cartoons, music,

literature, and movies.

Chris Thomalla is a retired educator who taught and coached in

Illinois and was a principal and superintendent in Minnesota and

Wisconsin. Chris has a lifetime interest in the Napoleonic period.

101 The Story of Philosophy


This course will cover the times and thought of eight significant

philosophers. This will not be a lecture class; rather it will be a

discussion group in which each participant will play a role in

sharing their understanding of the concepts and the significance

of each philosopher’s contribution to Western thought. Together

and through discussion and questioning, the members will arrive

at a better understanding of these thinkers. We will dialogue with

the following philosophers: Plato, Aristotle, Bacon, Spinoza,

Voltaire, Kant, Schopenhauer, and Spencer. The text is Will

Durant’s The Story of Philosophy. This text is very readable

but challenging for those new to philosophy. It is very important

that each member read the first assignment before the first

class. The assignment is the first chapter in Durant’s book –

Plato. Class size limited to 20.

BOOK: The Story of Philosophy by Will Durant.

Joe Giesen has been a member of the University for Seniors for

six years and enjoys the sharing of opinions and ideas with

fellow members. Philosophy has been a great interest for him

since his first philosophy class in college.

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102 Introduction to the Old Testament

M 1:00—3:00 PM • 8 weeks starting 3/28/16

Tanakh/Bible/Old Testament: using selected video lectures from the Teaching Company by Vanderbilt University Professor Amy-Jill Levine, this class offers an introduction to the history, litera-ture, and religion of ancient Israel and early Judaism as it is presented in the collection of texts called the Old Testament, the Hebrew Bible, and the Tanakh. A very general familiarity with the Bible’s major characters and themes is presupposed by the lecturer (e.g., Adam and Eve, Moses, the Ten Command-ments, David and Bathsheba). While no text is required for this

class, having a Bible handy will be most helpful.

Professor Levine lists several editions as appropriate for her lectures: Jewish Publication Society version: Tanakh: A New Translation of the Holy Scripture According to the Traditional Hebrew Text. The Revised Standard version. The New Revised Standard version. The Access Bible: New Revised Standard Version, with the apocryphal/Deuterocanonical Books. The New American Bible. The New International Version. She does not recommend the King James Version (“Authorized Version”) despite its familiarity and stylistic charm, as it lacks the advantage of recent scholarship.

US Member Warren Howe will facilitate this study group.

103 A Medley of Geologic Topics


Depending somewhat on time constraints, topics covered will include: the big picture: “ Continental Drift” and Plate Tectonic Theory, the Pacific: hotbed of volcanoes and earth-quakes, development of geologic thought, evolution and the fossil record, recent Fossil Finds, extinctions in the rock record, the hominid record, cartoons: Cruising, shipwrecks, and survival on deserted islands, whales and the whaling industry, glaciations: recent to Archean, origin of the Atlantic Ocean (and it is still growing!), prospecting for gold, roadside geology of Minnesota.

Richard W. Ojakangas, US member and retired UMD faculty, did much geologic research in the Lake Superior region, and has also had research projects on all 7 continents, most recently in India.

104 What the Heck is a Higgs Boson?


The recent discovery of the Higgs Boson will be the focus of a non-mathematical conceptual overview of particle physics and its attempts to understand the nature of matter. No physics background is assumed. We will discuss topics like mass and energy, matter and antimatter, waves versus particles, and the uncertainty principle. We will ask why the quantum theory seems so strange to us, and why such big machines are neces-sary to study such small things. The Great Courses DVDs on the Higgs Boson will be supplemented by short video clips, slide presentations, and plenty of classroom discussion.

Jay Amato is a retired physicist and software engineer. He has a Ph.D. in physics from Yale and has done research at the Los Alamos National Laboratory. He has taught physics at both the high school and college level.

Select Mondays at 11:30 AM — UMD Griggs Center

US lecture series is offered at no charge

Open to all

US membership not required to attend– bring a friend

No pre-registration required

Seating is based on availability

For more information go to www.d.umn.edu/goto/seniors & select EVENTS

SAVE THE DATE!

4/4 Touring New Zealand, Koresh & Jill Lakhan

4/11 Cebu—The Philippines, Marlene Johnson

4/18 A Demonstration by the Minnesota Ballet,

Robert Gardner

4/25 Cruising the Dalmatian Coast, Ruth Strom McCutcheon

5/2 Remembering the Sacrifice: Minnesota Triple Ace

Don Beerbower and the Air War in the European

Theater in WWII, Paul Sailor

5/9 Lakeside: The City that Was, Mark Atkinson

See page 10 for information on a special presentation

on Korea, happening on Thursday, 5/19 at 1:30 PM

Spring Calendar

3/11 Spring Scholarship &

Priority Registration Deadline

3/23 New Member Orientation 9:30 AM Kirby Plaza 309

3/24 Study Group Leader & Assistant Orientation 9:30 AM

3/28 Spring Term Begins

4/13 All Member Meeting

5/18 Luncheon

5/20 End of Spring Term

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105 Seated Stretching

Tu 8:00—9:00 AM • 8 weeks starting 3/29/16

This seated stretching exercise class was designed to help seniors develop strength and enhance ability to function in everyday life. It increases flexibility and strengthens abdominal and back muscles. Limit 16.

Kathy Carlson coordinates this study group.

107 The Great American History Challenge


Study group attendees will explore several topics of their choos-ing from a larger group of topics available from The Great Courses - The Teaching Company lecture entitled The Skeptic's Guide to American History. Topics range from 'Colonial Reli-gious Tolerance' to 'Labor in America' to 'The Vietnam & Cold Wars.' Two topics will be selected in advance each week, DVDs shown and discussion will, hopefully, precede and follow each DVD topic.

Roger Amborn is a life-long resident of the Duluth area, a grad-uate of UMD and has been an active member of the University for Seniors the last few years. After leaving the corporate world, he has become a history 'junkie' and is trying to remember and enhance his understanding of those things first learned so many years ago.

108 The World of Walt Disney


Walt Disney was a visionary, a creative genius, and an empire builder. But he was also a polarizing figure of deep complexity. We will explore the man, his art and his legacy through docu-mentary video and several of the fantastic films he gave the world.

Mary Olson and Diane Kolquist are members of US and serve on the Curriculum Committee. They will be your guides on this trip through fantasy and reality. "Hakuna Matata!!"

109 It’s Your Time!: Successful Strategies for Reaching Your Health & Wellness Goals


Ever wonder why you try to make a healthy change and then end up obsessing about the food you can’t eat or falling into the same old habits? This introductory course will introduce you to the behavior change process and provide you with strategies that will help you create the happier, healthier you that you want!

By the end of this 4-week course, you will know the dimen-sions of health, be able to write a SMART goal, and have in-creased understanding about motivation, the mind-body con-nection, stress management, support systems, and barriers to change. You will be working with four trained health coaches and will be able to decide if working with a health coach is right for you.

Janell Lindberg, Shannon Murphy, Oscar Mata, and MaKenzie Lamphere are health coaches in UMD’s Health Education Resource Office (HERO), managed by the Public Health Education & Promotion program in the Department of Applied Human Sciences.

110 Memory Fitness


“Use it or lose it” doesn’t just apply to muscles! Based on the Great Courses DVD course “Optimizing Brain Fitness” featur-ing Professor Richard Restak of the George Washington Uni-versity School of Medicine and Health Sciences, we will learn how memory works, some reasons it fails, and fun exercises that will help keep our brains in good form. Each session will include DVD, discussion, and exercises for the brain.

Anne Katoch is interested in techniques to postpone or re-verse the physical and mental decline collectively referred to as “the aging process.”

111 Tai Chi


Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese exercise. It is a type of martial arts that helps relieve stress, increase flexibility and balance, and improve cardiovascular fitness. Limit 35.

Hilja Nast is a US member and has been studying and teach-ing Tai Chi for over 20 years. She has studied Tai Chi in Canada under Master Moy.

113 Corporate & Government Crime

Tu 11:00 AM—1:00 PM • 8 weeks starting 3/29/16

Street criminals do a lot of harm to society, but how much more harm can ensue when the wrongdoer is a corporation or a government? We will be looking at what sociologists call organizational deviance, with examples from our own society and around the world.

BOOK: A Problem from Hell: America and the Age of

Genocide by Samantha Power (Pulitzer Prize winner)

Bruce Mork is a retired sociology instructor from UMD's Soci-ology-Anthropology Department who loves teaching University for Seniors classes.

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114 Discussions of “The Field:” The Quest for the Secret Force of the Universe


It may change your worldview! This class will center in discus-sions around McTaggart's The Field, (2008) a book that stretches our imagination by making the case that we are on the verge of another radical revolution in our understanding of the universe and ourselves. It presents the hard evidence for what many spiritual masters have been telling us for centuries - compelling evidence for a field of intelligence that responds to our thoughts and intentions. It will require some work to compre-hend but takes us to the edge of human consciousness and understanding. Limit 25.

BOOK: The Field by Lynne McTaggart

Hal Moore, a lifelong teacher and student of humanity, has been examining all living relationships both from a religious/spiritual perspective and from an evidence-based approach. He was trained as a minister and has worked for many years as a teacher with students from first graders to incarcerated adult men. He has always been interested in where intuitive understandings originate and why they are so often spot on.

115 Introversion


Temperament is at the core of our being. This class examines introversion: what it is and isn’t, how our culture views it, and how it affects relationships, communication, and our experience of the world. A mixture of lecture and reflection, this class draws broadly from “Quiet” by Susan Cain, (not required reading.) How many introverts does it take to change a light bulb? Come to class and find out. (Note: No class 3/29.)

Pat Miller is a retired organizational training consultant - and introvert. She believes understanding one’s personality type helps a person to emphasize the positive aspects of their style, as well as value styles different from their own.

140 Bits and Pieces of Duluth History


Four local residents will discuss our Duluth area from historical, geological, and personal perspectives: the fascinating history of Morgan Park, Park Point, Fond du Lac, and the Italian Ameri-cans of Duluth.

US members Marlene Johnson and Susan Running are coordinating this study group.

116 Bad Girls of Noir

Tu 1:30—3:30 PM • 8 weeks starting 3/29/16

This study group will feature films of the classic Noir period (1946-1959). The films will feature a major component of many film noir: “the Femme Fatale.” We will talk about the impact of the femme fatale and have time for class discussion.

Paul Chialastri earned a B.S. in History from U.W. Superior. He has been a member of US since his retirement in 2010. He’s a film fanatic and a big fan of Film Noir & TCM. 117 Murder & Mayhem


The class will watch movies from the BBC series Foyle’s War. The film will be stopped at a critical moment prior to the identifi-cation of the culprit/s and the class will try to figure out "WHO DONE IT."

John Collins has led several different classes for US. He espe-cially enjoys leading the Murder & Mayhem series.

118 Senior Forum


Using guidelines outlined by Christopher Phillips in his book, Socrates Café: A Fresh Taste of Philosophy, participants will engage in a questioning approach to explore topics of their choice, focus on productive dialogue, and deepen their own philosophies. Limit 16.

Gerry Ralph is a US member, retired teacher, and social worker who regards this experience as one of the highlights of his week.

Priority registration ends 3/11/16!

99 Strengthening & Stretching

W 8:30—10:00 AM • 8 weeks starting 3/30/16

The Stronger Seniors Workout Program is designed to help seniors develop strength and endurance and the ability to function in daily life. Two exercise DVDs work together to improve your ability to be stable and balanced, to stay mobile, to go up and down stairs, to squat and pick things up, and to play with your grandchildren. Limit 8.

Kathy Carlson, US member, leads this study group.

121 Local Women in Politics

W 9:30—11:30 AM • 8 weeks starting 3/30/16

Duluth has a rich and varied history of Women's Organizations and political activism. This class will feature women in politics, their history, and sharing stories, facts and myths.

Tina Welsh is a US member whose career has been dedicated to women's issues and political activism.

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122 Singing for Joy W 9:30—11:30 AM • 8 weeks starting 3/30/16 This class will be to learn to sing music of all sorts (from sacred to Broadway to folk music) in SAB and SATB arrangements. Music will be selected based on the voices (SATB) we have in the study group. Reading music is helpful but not necessary for the class -- just a love of singing, sharing the music with others and a willingness to work hard to learn music together.

Nancy Neilson has directed many choirs for many years and loves helping others learn to sing choral music from sacred to other fun genres.

123 The Story of Women in Art

W 12:00—2:00 PM • 4 weeks starting 3/30/16

This study group will explore the story of women in art, with a focus on women artists who may not be familiar names. The study group will include short presentations on artists from the Renaissance and the middle of the 20th century. We will journey through those times with the guidance of Professor Amanda Vickery's DVD The Story of Women and Art, which "highlights women's artistic achievements, rescuing them from the shadows of history." We will also view movies about two of the artists.

Kathy Cahill has been a university for seniors member since 2013. This study group combines her love of art history and her interest in women's issues of all kind, especially the women voices we have lost.

125 Twin Ports Transportation


Study and discussion with historic photos, PBS documentary, new book and shared experiences. Topics include: “the boulevard” (Snively's Road), Twin Port trolleys and the incline, pleasure boats on “the bay” and St. Louis River, the I-35 Extension to the downtown waterfront corridor (concepts & multiple-use).

Dan McClelland, retired Landscape Designer, came to Duluth 1975; enjoys outdoor history, especially historic landscape preservation and interpretation; hikes the trails. US member since 2009.

24 Islam's Response to Contemporary Issues


The intention of this course is to provide students the true Islamic concepts on contemporary issues e.g., Jihad and terrorism, religious freedom and apostasy, freedom of speech and blasphemy, women's rights and human equality, monopoly on salvation and pluralism, Islamic Sharia and its implications, and Islamic concept of political and economic system. After taking this course, anyone could become familiar with the funda-mental Islamic concepts and will be able to interpret the current events and news with enhanced knowledge and judgment.

M Imran Hayee is a professor of electrical engineering at UMD and belongs to Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA. He regular-ly writes for Duluth News on issues impacting our social and religious lives.

120 Great Decisions


Great Decisions is a Foreign Policy Association program with eight topics of current interest: e.g., Mideast alliances, Islamic State, the Kurds, migration, the Koreas, United Nations, climate change, and the Cuba-US relationship. A DVD with discussion by a moderator and a special guest for each section plus first-rate topic summaries in a supplemental reading are supplied to engage intelligent discussion. It is not unusual to have traditional students from relevant countries visit the class. Their perspec-tives are appreciated. The course is designed to deepen under-standing of important issues affecting U.S. foreign policy. Partici-pants are strongly encouraged to purchase the workbook in order to be prepared to fully participate in discussion. Limit 16.

BOOK: Great Decisions, 2015 edition, a 10 1/2” X 8" program

guide. Copies available in the bookstore by the bookstore office.

Gerry Ralph is a US member, retired teacher, and social worker who regards this experience as one of the highlights of his week.

University for Seniors is a volunteer-driven peer-led lifelong learning program on the UMD campus

US Council meetings are held the first Wednesday of the month at 2:15 PM except January and July. Meetings are open to mem-

bers. See weekly announcements for location.

US Committee membership is a great way to get involved in US leadership. To inquire, call the office. Committees: Executive, Ar-rangements, Auxiliary Services, Curriculum, Finance, Outreach, Membership, Special Events, SAGE, Historian/Photographer, Parlia-

mentarian, Advisors

SAVE THE DATE: ALL-MEMBER MEETING IS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13 AT 2:15 PM IN THE RAFTERS

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SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS—SIGS

Open to US Members

Mah Jong & Chess—Wednesdays at 2:30 KPlz 303

Bridge—Fridays at 12:30 KPlz 303

Friday Flicks—Fridays at 12:30 KPlz 311

Reading the Classics—select Thursdays at 3:30

Snowshoeing—seasonal, off campus

Gardening—seasonal, on campus

Health & Fitness:

Monday Balance Class at 3:15 in KPlz 303

Thursday Balance Class at 3:30 in KPlz 303

Personal Health Coaching at various times

SIGS details announced during term

SPECIAL EVENTS

Spring Special Events will be announced during the term.

Save a stamp; register online

www.d.umn.edu/goto/seniors

New to University for Seniors?

Attend the New Member Orientation

March 23, 2016 9:30 AM Kirby Plaza 309

Find your way around campus

Meet some members

Learn about member benefits, such as free transportation

University for Seniors is pleased to offer another term of varied and rich offerings. We hope you find something that interests you this term. Here are some key things to know about registration:

Prioritized Lottery Registration University for Seniors registration is based on a prioritized lottery system. Members rank up to ten study group selec-tions in order of preference, with one being the most wanted. At the close of the priority registration period, staff fills the seats based on preference levels members indicated at the time of their registration. If there are more registrants at a preference level than available seats, staff fills the available seats from that group based on a lottery.

Registrations must be received (not postmarked) by the priority registration deadline to be included in the lottery.

Register online to receive confirmation of receipt prior to the close of priority registration. Members sending in a paper registration do not receive confirmation of receipt until after the close of priority registration.

Study Group Assistant Preference One space in each class is reserved for a class assistant. This space will be filled first from among those who have indicated they would like to assist the specific study group. It does not have to be ranked as the number one choice, but it will go to the person who ranks it highest, provided the person is willing to learn and carry out the duties expected of an assistant. Volunteering to assist a class does not guarantee a seat in a study group. An orientation session is held each term for assistants.

New Member Preference Those new to a term are seated in their #1 and #2 choices first, based on availability.

Other registration information:

To redeem a gift membership or gift certificate, register by mail and enclose certificate with your registration.

A limited number of scholarships are available. Scholar-ship applications are available online or may be obtained by calling the office. Register by mail and enclose scholarship application with registration materials.

To register by phone, please call the office. If we are una-vailable, please leave your name and number and staff will return your call.

US Office Phone: 218-726-7637

US Office email: [email protected]

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Spring 2016 Registration Form

Name:__________________________________________________

Birthdate:_____________Gender:____________Race:____________

Address:________________________________________________

City, State, ZIP:___________________________________________

Home Phone:____________________________________________

Mobile Phone:____________________________________________

Email:__________________________________________________

YES! Send announcements to my email address.

University for Seniors does not sell or share its mailing list. However,

contact information is shared within the program among members.

Birthdate, gender, & race are collected for statistical purposes only

and are not shared. Check the box if you do NOT want the following

information shared with other members and study group leaders:

Preferred Phone Secondary Phone

Email Address Mailing Address

I am NEW to University for Seniors this term . I will will not

attend the New Member Orientation on 3/23/16 (9:30 AM Kirby Plaza

Room 309)

Select Membership Option:

I am an annual member

$140 enclosed, spring term membership

$50 and scholarship application enclosed, term membership.

Scholarship applications available at [email protected] under

the “Announcements” section or call 218-726-7637

I am over 90, have been a US member for 3+ years and request

an honorary membership (full scholarship)

Payment Information:

Check (payable to UMD/US) If paying from the same account, one

check may be enclosed with multiple applications in the same envelope

Charge $ ____________ to my Visa MasterCard Discover/Novus

Provide credit card billing address if different from above:

Card #:_________________________________________

Expires:____________ Signature:___________________

Get weekly announcements and US “NewsNotes”

newsletters sent to your email address. Give us

your email address when you register.

Your registration confirmation will be mailed after

the 3/11/16 priority registration deadline

RELEASE OF LIABILITY I wish to participate in the field trip(s) and study groups that are held off campus during the 2015-2016 academic year associated with the University for Seniors Program offered by the University of Minnesota, UMD campus.

The risks of the activities involved with the field trips and study groups held off campus may be significant, including the potential for injury, paralysis and death. Rules and personal discipline may reduce the risks but the risk of serious injury or death may continue to exist. I knowingly and voluntarily assume all risks, both known and unknown, and assume full responsibility for my participation in the field trips and off campus study groups.

In consideration for the opportunity to participate in these field trips and/or study groups, on behalf of myself, my agents, heirs, and next of kin, and anyone else who might claim through me, on my behalf, or who might have a claim arising out of, related to, or based upon any disability, death, or loss or damage to person or property I may experience as a result of my participation in the field trips and/or study groups, I expressly forever release the Regents of the Univer-sity of Minnesota, the Chancellors’ Office at UMD and its Uni-versity for Seniors Program, directors, employees, volunteers, leaders, sponsors, program organizers, promoters and all oth-er persons associated with the University for Seniors Program (“Releases”) from any responsibility or liability for personal injury, including death, and damage to or loss of property due to the negligence and/or gross negligence of the Releases or my own negligence or due to accidental occurrences while I am traveling to or from, engaged in, or otherwise participating in these field trips and off campus events.

The laws of the state of Minnesota shall govern the validity, construction and enforceability of this Release of Liability, without giving effect to its conflict of laws principles. All suits, actions, claims and causes of action relating to the construc-tion, validity, performance and enforcement of this Release of Liability shall be in the courts of the State of Minnesota.

I certify that to my knowledge there is no medical reason why I cannot safely participate in the field trips or study groups associated with the University for Seniors Program at UMD.

Sign below to participate in off-campus activities and events:

Name:_____________________________________

Date:______________________________________

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Important Information About the Registration Process

1. Early registration deadline and scholarship application deadline is 3/11/16.

2. Register for up to ten study groups (SGs), ranking choices from one (your first choice) to ten; use each number only once.

3. At the close of priority registration, SGs will be filled based on members’ prioritization. That is, all “ones” will be seated first, then all “twos,” then all “threes,” etc., until SG is full, beginning with the assistant’s seat. A wait list is created if SG is oversubscribed.

4. To volunteer as an assistant, check the box(es) when you register. You must register for a class to volunteer, but it does not have to be your number one choice. You may volunteer for multiple SGs. Those selected as assistants from among all volunteers will be contacted to confirm shortly after priority registration.

5. Save a stamp; register at www.d.umn.edu/goto/seniors

6. Class confirmations will be mailed the week of 3/14, after the priority registration deadline.

Questions? Contact University for Seniors at 218-726-7637 or [email protected]

UMD US Spring Registration, Page 2

Monday (pages 1-2)

___ 98 Strengthening & Stretching 8:30 AM

___ 100 Napoleon & Multimedia 9 AM

___ 101 The Story of Philosophy 9 AM

Lectures/Journey Jargons offered on select Mondays at 11:30

___ 102 Introduction to the Old Testament 1 PM

___ 103 A Medley of Geologic Topics 1 PM

104 What the Heck is a Higgs Boson? 1 PM

Tuesday (pages 3-4)

___ 105 Seated Stretching 8 AM

___ 107 The Great American History Challenge 8:30 AM

___ 108 The World of Walt Disney 8:30 AM

___ 109 It’s Your Time 8:30 AM (1st 4 weeks)

___ 110 Memory Fitness 8:30 AM (2nd 4 weeks)

___ 111 Tai Chi 9 AM

___ 113 Corporate & Government Crime 11 AM

___ 114 Discussions of “The Field” 11 AM

___ 115 Introversion 11 AM (1st 4 weeks)

___ 140 Bits and Pieces of Duluth History 11 AM (2nd 4 weeks)

___ 116 Bad Girls of Noir 1:30 PM

___ 117 Murder & Mayhem 1:30 PM

___ 118 Senior Forum 1:30 PM

Wednesday (pages 4-5)

___ 99 Strengthening & Stretching 8:30 AM

___ 121 Local Women in Politics 9:30 AM

___ 122 Singing for Joy 9:30 AM

___ 120 Great Decisions 12 PM

___ 124 Islam’s Response to Contemporary Issues 12 PM

___ 123 The Story of Women in Art 12 PM (1st 4 weeks)

___ 125 Twin Ports Transportation 12 PM (2nd 4 weeks)

Thursday (pages 9-10)

___ 106 Seated Stretching 8 AM

___ 126 A Millennium of Exploration 8:30 AM

___ 119 Senior Forum 8:30 AM

___ 127 Creative Delight 8:30 AM (1st 4 weeks)

___ 128 SFQ: Playing with Energy 8:30 AM (2nd 4 weeks)

___ 112 Tai Chi 9 AM

___ 129 Folk Dancing 9:30 AM

___ 130 Intermediate Conversational Spanish 11 AM

___ 131 Memory into Memoir 11 AM

___ 132 Not George to Barak… America’s First Ladies 11 AM

___ 133 Great Books 1:30 PM

___ 134 Memoir II: Pulling It All Together 1:30 PM

___ 135 Women Behind Enemy Lines 1:30 PM

Friday (page 11)

___ 140 Computer Bytes 9:30 AM

___ 136 Hiking 9:30 AM

___ 137 Open Art Studio 9:30 AM

___ 138 Violin Virtuosos 9:30 AM

___ 139 Beginning Printmaking 12:00 PM

Mail your registration to:

University for Seniors

515 Darland Administration Building

1049 University Drive

Duluth, MN 55812

Questions? 218-726-7637

Stop

Did you remember to number your study

group choices from 1 to 10 using each

number ONLY ONCE?

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106 Seated Stretching

Th 8:00—9:00 AM • 8 weeks starting 3/31/16

This seated stretching exercise class was designed to help seniors develop strength and enhance ability to function in everyday life. It increases flexibility and strengthens abdominal and back muscles. Limit 16.

US member Kathy Carlson coordinates this study group.

126 A Millennium of Exploration


We humans are a restless and curious lot, always longing to find out what is beyond the next hill or around the next curve. This class will look at the lives, times, and discoveries of selected explorers, many of whom were driven, often risking death, to challenge the world's boundaries.

Judith Bromen is a retired educator and disability specialist at UMD, and a wannabe world explorer.

119 Senior Forum


Using guidelines outlined by Christopher Phillips in his book, Socrates Café: A Fresh Taste of Philosophy, participants will engage in a questioning approach to explore topics of their choice, focus on productive dialogue, and deepen their own philosophies. Limit 16.

Margaret Cleveland is a US member and retired nurse who is forever impressed with the depth of discussion that occurs in Forum.

127 Creative Delight—Self-Expression Through the Arts


A published multi-media artist, Clare and her son, movie making/actor Bodhi will guild us on light hearted adventures into creativity. They will be offering playful activities connecting us to our own imagination. Clare has hosted creative adventures for all ages for over four decades. She makes a safe and warm space for everyone to strengthen and explore their own inner sense of joy. She will guide us through a wide variety of struc-tured activities in the visual arts, writing, movement and sound. All activities are tailored to each participant’s abilities. Materials will be provided. Please wear comfortable clothing. All you need to bring is an open mind and a desire to have fun.

Clare Cooley, a published multimedia artist, and Bodhi Werner, movie making/actor

128 SFQ Practice Group: Playing with Energy


Spring Forest Qigong is a highly accessible form of energy work based on traditional Chinese healing practices and developed by Chunyi Lin, qigong master and author of Born a Healer. There are only a few simple moves to learn which may be done standing or sitting down. Dress comfortably. If you wish to lie down or sit on the floor during the meditation, bring a blanket, mat, or towel. Limit 20.

BOOK: Small Universe CD and Level One DVD are highly

recommended for home practice: springforestqigong.com.

Anne Katoch has practiced SFQ for several years and has completed level 2 training with SFQ masters Glen & Katrina Toby.

112 Tai Chi


Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese exercise. It is a type of martial arts that helps relieve stress, increase flexibility and balance, and improve cardiovascular fitness. Limit 35.

Hilja Nast is a US member and has been studying and teaching Tai Chi for over 20 years. She has studied Tai Chi in Canada under Master Moy.

129 Folk Dancing


Dancing is a brain-building triple-treat: physical activity protects the brain, learning lets it grow and socialization helps it thrive and is fun. We will be doing dances from many different coun-tries. Class size is limited to 25.

Kathleen Haney, US member, has danced with the Duluth/Superior International Folk Dancers for 25+ years.

130 Intermediate Conversational Spanish

Th 11:00 AM—1:00 PM • 8 weeks starting 3/31/16

Intermediate Conversational Spanish will focus on continued, previous experiences of Spanish. It is geared toward those learners who are looking for the experience of continued skills gained in speaking, listening, and comprehension of Spanish. Some class sessions will be thematic (the first 3—4 weeks). The rest of the sessions will focus on some chosen texts to improve comprehension through reading as well as continuation of listen-ing and speaking. Come to class whatever your ability is and we will have a conversational experience in Spanish! BOOK: A book may be chosen week 3 depending on the needs of the class. Limit 15.

Ann Kucinski is a retired Spanish teacher from ISD 709. She has traveled to many places in the Spanish-speaking world. Ann looks forward to sharing the Spanish language whenever the opportunity arises.

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131 Memory into Memoir


A memoir doesn’t have to be formal or fancy; it’s a collection of rememberings, of bits and pieces from a life. This non-threatening workshop will help you get started writing about your own life. We’ll spend time writing (both in and out of class), reading, and commenting on works in progress. You’ll be given helpful tips and skills as you examine where you’ve been. Class size limited to 15.

Claudia Cohen is a reader, a writer, a lover of words. A former English teacher, she has facilitated the memoir writing class for 10 years.

132 Not George to Barack, but Martha to Michelle: America's First Ladies


Lemonade Lucy, Feminist Abigail, Taciturn Bess, Melancholy Mary, Taxidermist Lou, "My Day" Eleanor. Learn the important and trivial about America's First Ladies. This study group is for men too! We've all learned about the Presidents. Now let's learn about the women behind or beside them. This Study Group WILL NOT MEET ON THURSDAY, APRIL 7!!!!

Mary Lewerenz’s interest in First Ladies began with paper dolls.

133 Great Books

Th 1:30—3:30 PM • 8 weeks starting 3/31/16

Great Books is a reading-study-discussion group led by partici-pants. This session's book will be Great Books Short Story Omnibus. Quoting the Great Books Foundation, "This collec-tion breaks new ground as a resource for the variety and rich-ness the short story form offers. The collection features 39 selections in four categories: short stories, sudden fiction, no-vellas and graphic stories. These stories, spanning a century and a half, are among the greatest ever written." It includes works by authors such as John Updike, T. Coraghessan Boyle, Mary Gordon and Raymond Carver. The first selection will be "The Man from Mars" by Margaret Atwood. Participants are to read the selection before the first class. Limit 25.

BOOK: Great Books Foundation Short Story Omnibus,

ISBN 978-1-880323-73-1

Kathy Cahill, US member, will coordinate a rotation of study group participants to lead discussion.

134 Memoir II: Pulling it All Together


You did lots of writing for Memoir 1. Now it’s time to make sense of all that practicing. Memoir 2: Pulling It All Together is about narrowing your focus: finding the common threads and

recurring themes in your writings. You’ll revisit previous scribblings and pull out the pieces that fit your purpose and move your story forward. You’ll rework some of your old stuff and write new tales to fill the gaps. Class size limited to 15.

Claudia Cohen loves the magic of a well-told story. She taught in Duluth for over 30 years, and says it's been a real kick to work with US memoir writers for the last 10 years.

135 Women Behind Enemy Lines


As World War II raged, a band of women risked their lives be-hind enemy lines. They were sent into Nazi-occupied France to collect intelligence and deliver funds and arms to local re-sistance groups. They carried out acts of sabotage and en-gaged in armed combat. We will view episodes of the British television drama, Wish Me Luck, and the one-hour docudra-ma, Enemy of the Reich: The Noor Inayat Kahn Story. Top-ics discussed in class will include the selection, training, and missions of women agents.

Neil Storch is a US member and UMD professor emeritus.

University for Seniors is pleased to host the Korean Spirit

and Culture Promotion Project’s

Fifty Wonders of Korea: The Hidden

Treasure of Korean Art and Korea’s

Industrial Achievements

This special one-session program will take place on

Thursday, 5/19 at 1:30 PM in the UMD Griggs Center.

It is free and open to the public

Registration required—find form at right

Korean traditional refreshments will be served

A few notes on the program:

“While the ancient artifacts from the first film will demonstrate

the incredible devotion and perseverance of the artisans at the

time, the second film will illustrate how such characteristics have

transformed the country into the seventh largest export country

in the world.”

The Korean Spirit & Culture Promotions Project is “… in appre-

ciation for the United State’s support for Korea during the Kore-

an War and in the years that followed…”

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140 Computer Bytes

F 9:30—11:30 AM • 5 weeks starting 4/1/16

This course will consist of multiple single subject study groups exploring new electronic technologies, such as electronic readers, Skype, smart phones, GPS, video chat, Gmail, texting, and the IPad. Limit 14.

This study group will be taught by UMD Education Department students from the Teaching with Technology class.

136 Hiking


Each week we have the opportunity to be on a different hiking trail. Everyone is able to hike at their own pace with others who enjoy all that spring offers as well as the opportunity to be on Duluth’s parks and trails. Hiking gives us a chance to explore several areas of Duluth with the added benefit of getting to know others with similar interests.

Lou Anne Siefert and Kathleen Haney are both US members who enjoy hiking throughout Duluth.

137 Open Art Studio

F 9:30—11:30 AM • *7 weeks starting 4/1/16

Explore your creativity with watercolor and other mediums in this unique art studio. Class will be a short demo followed by time for individual painting. Main instruction will be in watercolor; however, participants may use whatever medium they prefer. Use of good paper is highly recommended. Ex. Arches, Fabri-

ano, at least 140 weight. If you purchase one 22” x 33” sheet, it may be cut to accommodate you for most of the class. Limit 25.

Edna Blanchard began painting in 1968. She has studied wa-tercolor beginning in 2004 with Gert Jacobson, John Salminem, Stephen Quiller, and Louise Lundin.

138 Violin Virtuosos


This study group consists of violinists in the 20th century, sever-al with whom Ann has studied. It will include the greats: Pagani-ni, Ysaye, Kreilser, Heifetz, Menuhin, and Perlman, plus great orchestral concertmasters Josef Gingold and Norman Carol. This class is subject to change at the whim and fancy of the teacher. Ann has played Joseph Gingold's Stradivarius and Norman Carol's Guarnarius del Gesu so let's take some time in one of the classes to get acquainted with these million-dollar instruments...What makes these instruments so great, or maybe not!! It's not the varnish, they have very little original varnish left. New violins are now winning competitions over the Strads. Wonder how much they cost?

Ann Anderson was a professional violinist with the New Orle-ans Symphony, the Indianapolis Symphony, the Metropolitan Opera National Co., the Aspen Festival Orchestra, and the American Arts String Quartet. She has retired from teaching at UMD after 43 years of teaching violin, viola, piano, conducting the UMD Orchestra, and developing a strong chamber orchestra which toured in Europe.

139 Beginning Printmaking: History and Production of Block Prints

F 12:00—2:00 PM • *7 weeks starting 4/1/16

This 7 week class will start with the history of the printing process; simple positive/negative (black/white) aspects of a basic relief print; the gradual intro of color into the process; and the design, transfer, carving, printing, and edition of an actual print. The ultimate beauty of the product is the ability to have what most art media production doesn’t: multiple images of the same original idea or concept. Classes will incorporate discus-sion, images from history, studio demonstrations, open studio time, Q&A and optional critique. Advice will be given on prod-ucts, materials, techniques that will hopefully make the new printmaker OR veteran more comfortable with the medium. While every effort will be made to teach safety and correct tech-niques using these extremely sharp tools, participants should feel no pressure to produce a final project. There is still a draw-ing component to the medium that one will find interesting.

Thomas Rauschenfels is a retired art teacher with a Master of Arts degree in studio painting and drawing. He is an active art maker and producer whose work is represented in collections around the world and in galleries throughout the Midwest. http://thomasrauschenfels.com/

*No art classes on Friday, May 6

YES! I will attend the Fifty Wonders of

Korea Event on Thursday, 5/19

Name: ____________________________________________

Address:____________________________________________

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Enclose with your registration or mail to:

University for Seniors

515 Darland Administration Building

1049 University Drive

Duluth, MN 55812

Questions? 218-726-7637

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UMD University for Seniors 515 Darland Admin. Building 1049 University Drive

Duluth, MN 55812 Spring Term Mar. 28 —May 20, 2016

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Classes:

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Journey Jargon/Lecture Schedule····························· 2

Registration Information ·········································· 6

Registration Form ··············································· 7-8

Special Interest Groups ·········································· 6

Special Presentation: 50 Wonders of Korea ·········· 10-11

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Priority Registration Ends 3/11/16!

New Members: Save the date! New member

orientation on 3/23/16 at 9:30 AM in Kirby Plaza

Room 309.

Study Group Leaders & Assistants: Save the

date for your orientation! 3/24/16 at 9:30 AM in

Kirby Plaza Room 309.

Contact US: 218-726-7637

Email: [email protected]

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