19593 The Life and Times of C.S. Lewis
Children know him as the author of the Chronicles of Narnia. Fantasy buffs know him as the author of a science fiction trilogy, and as a friend of JRR Tolkien. Christians the world over recognize him as one of the greatest apologists of the 20th century. Academic, poet, novelist, and medievalist, Jack (as he was known to his friends) was a complex yet deeply inspirational figure. Come and explore the life, works and spirituality of Clive Staples Lewis, including the story of the great love of his life, Joy Gresham.
Note: Online registration is not available for Osher classes. Please call 277-0077 and press 1 to register.

Section A Feb 16 Thu 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$19.00 For 1 Session(s)
CE South Building
Jane Ellen

19929 Capitals of the World: Cairo
Egypt has fascinated the West with its stunning architecture and aura of mystery. From William Shakespeare to Cecil B. Demille, it has inspired western creativity and imagination through the past 500 years of written history. Egyptians today refer to Cairo as Ma?r, the pronunciation of the name for Egypt itself. Cairo has the oldest and largest film and music industries in the Arab World, as well as the world's second-oldest institution of higher learning, . It is the home of Africa's only Metro system, which is also the fifteenth largest in the world. Long the center of the region's political and cultural life, many international media, businesses and organizations make their regional headquarters in Cairo. Come be enthralled by Egypt's enigmatic capital city.
Note: Online registration is not available for Osher classes. Please call 277-0077 and press 1 to register.

Section A Feb 17 Fri 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
$19.00 For 1 Session(s)
CE South Building
Charles Eberle

19544 Memoir Workshop
What memories do you carry with you, moments that make your life your own? Memoir invites us to unpack those moments and render them into story. Join us for an afternoon of writing exercises and creative discussion designed to unearth life stories and deepen your experience of the writing process. Topics include: finding your writer's voice, writing your way to the material and letting the story emerge through detail. Experienced and aspiring writers welcome.
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Section A Feb 18 Sat 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$30.00 For 1 Session(s)
Alegria Del Webb - Active Adult Community
Connie Josefs, M.F.A

Section B May 9 Wed 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
$30.00 For 1 Session(s)
CE South Building
Connie Josefs, M.F.A

19877 The Seven Deadly Sins
Pride, avarice, envy, wrath, gluttony, sloth and lust - mortal" sins classified since early Christian times and infamously depicted through Bosch paintings, Dante's masterpiece and in every possible medium of the popular culture. Theologically, a mortal sin is believed to destroy the life of grace within the person and thus creates the threat of eternal damnation. How did these sins develop historically? Do they have any relevance in the 21st Century and can they provide us with a vehicle to examine the contemporary world?"
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Section A Feb 22 - Feb 29 Wed 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
$25.00 For 2 Session(s)
CE South Building
Howard Romanek

19576 Looking for William Shakespeare
By examining different aspects of authorship, breadth of knowledge and literary influences reflected in a selection of plays, we'll try to illuminate the darker shadows surrounding the playwright, William Shakespeare. We'll explore Shakespeare within the context of the Elizabethan theater, his rival playwrights and the complex political background of the period. Using film and partial scripts, we'll study Love's Labour Lost, The Taming of the Shrew, The Merchant of Venice, Hamlet and Richard III.
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Section A Feb 23 - Mar 29 Thu 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$60.00 For 6 Session(s)
CE South Building
Susan McCosker

19397 Communication for Couples
Learn practical and effective talking and listening skills for better decision-making, positive conflict resolution and anger management skills. This interactive class opens couples up to a greater level of connection, and provides practical skills to resolve issues and conflict in your real world circumstances. Whether you are dating, engaged or married these interpersonal tools will help you build a more satisfying and fulfilling collaborative relationship.
Note: On-line registration is not available for Osher classes. To register for this Osher Course, please contact CE registration at 277-0077, Option 1.

Section A Feb 25 - Mar 31 Sat 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
$90.00 For 6 Session(s)
CE South Building
Ana Loiselle

19347 Waltz: Dance the Romance
What lady doesn't secretly wish that her prince charming would waltz her around the ballroom floor? And what prince charming wouldn't benefit by knowing how to make her dreams come true? This class will introduce the basic patterns of waltz, as well as the connection and partnership skills necessary to make all partner dances, fun and comfortable. It is designed for beginners, but also appropriate for dancers with previous any previous dance experience. The patterns and skills that we will learn in this class will be appropriate to dance to both ballroom and Country music. Dance partners are not required as we request that dancers change partners often in class to promote the effective learning of lead/follow skills. Let's dance the romance!
Note: On-line registration is not available for Osher classes. To register, please contact Continuing Education Registration at 277-0077, Option 1

Section A Feb 29 - Mar 21 Wed 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
$45.00 For 4 Session(s)
Dance Emporium - Rio Rancho
Debbie Cook

19201 Great Decisions
Using the Great Decisions booklet as the basis for our discussion, the class will actively discuss some of the top current foreign policy issues and global situations. The booklet, which is published annually by the Foreign Policy Association, presents an excellent overview of each topic through a short reading section with lots of suggestions for further research. The discussions are meant to be lively with plenty of room for conflicting opinions within a civil discourse format. Each participant will be encouraged to express their opinion and to bring in any pertinent outside information to add to the discussion. Purchase of the Great Decisions booklet is required. Go to their website at: www.fpa.org for purchase information and the list of topics for 2012.
Note: Online registration is not available for Osher classes. Please call 277-0077 and press 1 to register.

Section A Mar 1 - Mar 22 Thu 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
$45.00 For 4 Session(s)
Alegria Del Webb - Active Adult Community
Gay Witherington

19321 Intermediate Line Dancing
Dancers should have already completed one of the Osher Beginning Line Dance courses in the past or have a foundation in 2/4, 4/4, waltz and cha-cha rhythm line dances. Up to a dozen novice to intermediate dances will be introduced to expand your experience with rhythm and develop an appreciation of the music used for line dances. Mambo, more cha-cha, and syncopations will be introduced. Bill has been teaching the pleasure of social dance since 1984. Note: Wear leather-soled shoes if possible and comfortable, loose-fitting casual clothes.
Note: Online registration is not available for Osher classes. Please call 277-0077 and press 1 to register.

Section A Mar 2 - Mar 23 Fri 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
$45.00 For 4 Session(s)
CE North Building
Bill Eyler

19118 Athens, 1986 to Present: Myth and Modernity
In this illustrated lecture, we will contrast the visitors' image of modern Athens, which focuses on antiquity, with the inhabitants' experience of the city today, as it is continuously affected by politics, the economy, popular culture, and personal experience. Where does the real Athens, then, lie? Perhaps somewhere between the classical and the modern myths. Our aim is to contrast the idea of Athens as a timeless symbol of western culture with the reality of Athens today, as it changes and adapts to global culture.
Note: Online registration is not available for Osher classes. Please call 277-0077 and press 1 to register.

Section A Mar 5 Mon 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
$19.00 For 1 Session(s)
CE South Building
Eleni Bastea

19163 The History, Cultural Influences and Politics of Tea
How many thousands of years have people been enjoying tea? Where did tea originate and how did it travel all around the world? This course will cover the amazing history of tea as distinguished from herbal infusions of non-tea plants, its properties and the cultural influence of the British Empire in using tea as a trading commodity in the Far East and beyond. David Edwards provides fine teas to the public. Ask him if green tea is truly a panacea? And why some teas cost the price of gold per ounce. These sessions will be held at the New Mexico Tea Bar (next to New Mexico Tea Company, on Mountain Road at 12th). Each class will have a lecture period followed by hands on preparing and sampling of various teas related to the talk. Materials Fee: $15.
Note: Class size is limited to 10 people. A material Fee of $15 is payable to the instructor at the beginning of the first class. Online registration is not available for Osher classes. Please call 277-0077 and press 1 to register.

Section A Mar 5 - Mar 19 Mon 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
$50.00 For 3 Session(s)
New Mexico Tea Company
David Edwards

Section B Mar 5 - Mar 19 Mon 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
$50.00 For 3 Session(s)
New Mexico Tea Company
David Edwards

19185 Celtic Heroes and Heroines
Feasting or fighting, wooing or worshipping, the Celts were a vibrant people. Irish and Welsh myths are bursting with tales of super-humans. We'll delve into the epic contest between Queen Maeve of Connaught and Cuchulain of Ulster. The ancient story of Finn mac Cool and his Fianna warriors matches actual history, in Brian Boru's army of a thousand years ago. Real heroines too! Warrior-queen Boudicca almost drove the Romans out of Britain, and pirate-queen Grace O'Malley ravaged the navy of Elizabeth I.
Note: Online registration is not available for Osher classes. Please call 277-0077 and press 1 to register.

Section A Mar 5 - Mar 7 Mon, Wed 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$25.00 For 2 Session(s)
CE South Building
Maya Sutton, Ph.D.

Section B Mar 19 - Mar 26 Mon 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
$25.00 For 2 Session(s)
Alegria Del Webb - Active Adult Community
Maya Sutton, Ph.D.

19398 Becoming Your Own Health Advocate: Making the Most of Your Five Minutes
Learn to survive in our rapidly changing health care system, by developing strategies to be a strong advocate for yourself or a loved one. Have you been to a health care provider recently and left feeling that your problem was not thoroughly addressed, or that your questions were not answered, or that you and your provider were talking past" one another? Understand what you need to know to get the most from your visit, from making an appointment, to records you need to take with you, to how to ask questions to get the answers you are seeking, through obtaining records and organizing your personal files. Tab sets for organizing records will be available for purchase for $10 at the class (optional)."
Note: UNM Tuition Remission eligible.

Section A Mar 6 - Mar 8 Tue, Thu 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
$50.00 For 2 Session(s)
CE South Building
Susan Brandt Graham

19501 Dog my Cats: Reading and Writing About Pets
Stories about pets abound--and not just dog and cat stories. Stories about all kinds of animals populate libraries, bookstores, television, and movie theatres. Children's books would be almost non-existent without animals in them. Accounts of a favorite pet's life or death, funny antics, or sad encounters stir everyone's emotions and imaginations. One way to express our fondness for or frustration with our pets is to write about them, or even to them, to record our puzzlement over or understanding of one of the most powerful bonds humans have with nature. This course will provide the opportunity to write about a favorite dog or cat, turtle or bird, horse or hare resulting in a codified memory to share with others. Key animal stories will serve as an initial basis of discussion.
Note: Online registration is not available for Osher classes. Please call 277-0077 and press 1 to register.

Section A Mar 6 - Mar 27 Tue 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
$50.00 For 4 Session(s)
CE South Building
Robert Gish

19538 Death Finds an Audience: The History of the Mystery Novel, 1840-1930
Edgar Allen Poe's short stories featuring detective Dupin and represented a new literary genre that appealed to citizens concerned about crime in their teeming cities. Other writers amplified the detective story into full length novels by the 1870s. By the 1890s, readers eagerly embraced the debut of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes, the most famous sleuth of all time. In the 1920s, the mystery novel in the skilled hands of Agatha Christie and Dorothy Sayers reached its Golden Age. Why did the stories of murder and deception prove so appealing to audiences? What social problems did the writers of mystery novels expose in this new genre? What conventions developed that defined the mystery novel by its Golden Age? We will explore these questions with stories by a variety of writers.
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Section A Mar 6 - Mar 27 Tue 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
$45.00 For 4 Session(s)
CE South Building
Cheryl Foote

19289 Case Studies in Global Environmental Policy: Realities and Controversies
The United Nations leads the world's governing bodies in developing environmental policies that address threats to the Earth's atmosphere, waters, lands, plants, animals and people - threats that affect the ability of the Earth's resources to meet civilization's growing demands for water, food, fuel, fiber and vital minerals. The course presents highly visual case studies that address these concerns. Students will discuss the goals and strategies of policies in response to issues raised in each case study. Our purpose is to help citizens critically assess the controversial political issues surrounding environmental policies and to separate fact from fiction in the media.
Note: Online registration is not available for Osher classes. Please call 277-0077 and press 1 to register.

Section A Mar 7 - Mar 28 Wed 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
$45.00 For 4 Session(s)
CE South Building
Frederic March

19881 Topics in Greek Mythology: The Hero and the Sacred Feminine
The hero myths in Greek Mythology reveal the importance of the hero in every culturein terms of society, spirituality, psychology and archetype. One aspect of hero myths frequently overlooked is that the hero succeeds only with the aid of the Feminine. Looking at Penelope, Circe, Calypso, Athene and Queen Arete, as well as various nymphs and monsters in Homer's Odyssey, we will explore why the presence of the Feminine is necessary to the success of the heroes endeavors.
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Section A Mar 7 - Mar 21 Wed 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
$35.00 For 3 Session(s)
CE South Building
Shari Tarbet

19796 The Evolution of Immunity
The Center for Evolutionary and Theoretical Immunology (CETI) is a NIH funded center that supports and brings together the research of investigators at both the University of New Mexico and Los Alamos National Laboratory. Areas of research range from the modeling of infectious disease to the defense systems of a wide range of species. This course will provide a series of lectures from CETI investigators covering both specific research projects as well as broad concepts in the evolution of immunity.
Note: On-line Registration is not available for Osher Classes. To register, please contact UNM Continuing Education Registration at 277-0077, Option 1

Section A Feb 27 Mon 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
$19.00 For 1 Session(s)
CE South Building
Rob Miller, PhD

Section B Mar 8 Thu 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
$19.00 For 1 Session(s)
CE South Building
Dr. Joe Alcock

Section C Apr 12 Thu 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
$19.00 For 1 Session(s)
CE South Building
Judy Cannon, PhD

Section D May 3 Thu 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
$19.00 For 1 Session(s)
CE South Building
Eric Loker, PhD.

19188 For the Love of Chocolate
Who doesn't love chocolate? Chocolate can be white, dark, cocoa, and used as a sweet or a savory. There will be a selection of recipes, Ganache for truffles, sinful Chocolate Mousse, Red Chile Chocolate Mole Sauce for chicken, Flourless Italian Chocolate Cake and more. We will discuss selection and types of chocolate, proper storage, melting and tempering. Everyone will have a chance to get their hands in the chocolate. Note: A materials fee of $15 will be collected at the start of the class meeting.
Note: Online registration is not available for Osher classes. Please call 277-0077 and press 1 to register.

Section A Mar 9 Fri 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$40.00 For 1 Session(s)
Alegria Del Webb - Active Adult Community
Gilda Latzky

19339 Brain Fitness
The mind, like other parts of our body, will decline in health unless we seize opportunities to exercise it properly. Information and activities for staying strong, sharp and independent are provided to empower individuals through the aging process. The Memory Academy, developed by Diana Nohr, is an award-winning interactive curriculum. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in some fun creative arts exercises through the Arts-In-Medicine" initiative at UNM Internal Medicine. A workbook will be available from the instructor for $15."
Note: Online registration is not available for Osher classes. Please call 277-0077 and press 1 to register.

Section A Mar 12 - May 7 Mon 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$70.00 For 8 Session(s)
CE South Building
Terri Tobey

19209 America in the Global Economy
The term globalization" rouses deep passions in some quarters. The integration of a country in the global economy is viewed by some with suspicion if not outright rejection. We will focus on the costs and benefits of an active participation in the global economy. Since trade is a major component of international integration, the case for and against trade will be closely examined, not only for the United States but also for the less developed countries of the world. The role of exchange rates, capital flows, and foreign investment will also be discussed as will the economic relations of the United States with China."
Note: Online registration is not available for Osher classes. Please call 277-0077 and press 1 to register.

Section B Mar 13 - Mar 27 Tue 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
$35.00 For 3 Session(s)
Alegria Del Webb - Active Adult Community
Peter Gregory

19693 The Big Band Era
While people in the United States nervously watched the changing face of Europe in the 1930s, American popular music was on the rise to unparalleled heights. Although a case can be made for big band music stretching back into the 19th century, the bands hit their peak from 1930-1945, and this is commonly called the Big Band Era. The first half of this class will set the stage and look at the players who were just beginning to put their bands together in the 1930s, while the second half will explore the music scene during World War II. Both sessions will be amply supported by recordings of classic bands including Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, and the Dorsey Brothers.
Note: Online registration is not available for Osher classes. Please call 277-0077 and press 1 to register.

Section A Mar 14 - Mar 21 Wed 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
$25.00 For 2 Session(s)
Alegria Del Webb - Active Adult Community
Jane Ellen

19712 A History of Doomsday Prophesies
Humankind has been forecasting its own demise since the beginning of time. A 5,000 year old Assyrian clay tablet found in the Middle East desert several decades ago is our first known evidence of a doomsday prophecy. Ancient Rome was founded in 753 BC and superstitious Romans believed it would be destroyed only 120 years later. Jesus' apostles believed his prediction that he would return in their lifetimes and bring the end of the world with him. The late evangelist, Harold Camping twice predicted the end of the world, most recently on May 22 of 2011. Will December 21, 2012 when the Mayan calendar ends, also be the end of humankind? What happens on December 22? Will humans ever cease to predict their own doom?
Note: Online registration is not available for Osher classes. Please call 277-0077 and press 1 to register.

Section A Mar 14 - Mar 28 Wed 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
$40.00 For 3 Session(s)
CE South Building
Max Macauley

19935 Magical Ireland
Do you have Irish ancestry, or wish you did? Are you drawn to the Emerald Isle, longing to experience ancient sacred sites, castles and abbeys, and pubs with live music? This talk reveals a hundred different aspects of magical Ireland. You will see exceptional Neolithic structures, treasures from Celtic times, beautiful works from Celtic Christianity, and feel the pulse of modern Ireland. The cuisine is now gourmet, and the people are forever delightfully individual.
Note: Online registration is not available for Osher classes. Please call 277-0077 and press 1 to register.

Section A Mar 16 Fri 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
$19.00 For 1 Session(s)
CE South Building
Maya Sutton, Ph.D.

19420 From the Weimar Republic through 1945: What Happened in Germany?
Sixty seven years after the defeat of Nazi Germany, debates still rage about what led to the rise of Hitler and the Third Reich and the German people's response to Nazi rule. We'll analyze and better understand one of the darkest periods in Western Civilization and its implications for the present day. Could such a horror occur again and does the ghost of National Socialism stil haunt the world landscape today?
Note: Online registration is not available for Osher classes. Please call 277-0077 and press 1 to register.

Section A Mar 20 - Apr 3 Tue 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
$35.00 For 3 Session(s)
CE South Building
Howard Romanek

19783 Plagues, Pestilence and Pandemics
To understand plague, we must first understand the interactions between ourselves and our ever-present companions, the invisible world of bacteria and other micro-organisms which surrounds us. Only a small percentage of these are unfriendly, but these have been responsible for the deaths of countless millions of people over the centuries, often in pandemics where a subtantial proportion of the population died, such as the Black Death, which killed between 1/3 and 1/2 of the population of Europe. Since the discovery of the offending bacteria, the term Plague has been reserved for a particular disease which still exists, and still has the potential for major epidemics. We'll discuss treatment, control, and prevention, as well as the threat of future pandemics.
Note: On-line registration is not available for Osher Courses. To register, contact Continuing Education Registration at 277-0077, Option 1

Section A Mar 21 - Apr 4 Wed 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
$35.00 For 3 Session(s)
CE South Building
Francis Roe. M.D.

19589 Writing Memoir
What memories do you carry with you, moments that make your life your own? Memoir invites us to unpack those moments and render them into story. This ongoing class is designed for members who want guidance, inspiration and writing exercises to launch or continue their memoir writing. Experienced and aspiring writers welcome.
Note: Online Registration is not available for Osher classes. Please call 277-0077 and Press 1 to register.

Section B Mar 22 - May 10 Thu 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
$80.00 For 8 Session(s)
CE South Building
Connie Josefs, M.F.A

19121 America's Art Museums
Many of America's 800 art museums have interesting stories behind their buildings, their collections, their funding operation, and their interactions with each other. Just as interesting is where they are headed. James Gallegos will share his favorite museum stories and images. He will also discuss current trends including building expansion, private and public collections, global reach, and the internet.
Note: Online registration is not available for Osher classes. Please call 277-0077 and press 1 to register.

Section A Mar 23 Fri 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
$19.00 For 1 Session(s)
CE South Building
James Gallegos

Section B Apr 20 Fri 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
$19.00 For 1 Session(s)
Alegria Del Webb - Active Adult Community
James Gallegos

19141 Splash Ink and Watercolor
Explore Asian black ink and primary watercolors splashed onto rice paper, adding finishing touches from both Eastern and Western traditions. Blending black ink and watercolors produces an abstract that can be variously interpreted. Often the artist must look at the abstract forms for a while to let the colors speak. The creativity is in the mind of the artist. This innovative style of painting expresses an exceptional and contemporary view of nature. Artists can allow themselves to let go of 'control' and enjoy this method of creativity. Materials fee payable to instructor in the amount of $30.
Note: A $30 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the first class unless you've previously taken the course. Online Registration is not available for Osher classes. Please call 277-0077 and Press 1 to register.

Section A Mar 23 - May 4 Fri 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$80.00 For 6 Session(s)
CE North Building
Ming Franz

19657 The History and Evolution of Jazz II
Jazz is a confluence of many streams-- forms and traditions that in one way or another merge with one dominant and on-going river of delight. This course in an extension of Jazz I, which dealt with New Orleans Jazz, Classic Jazz, and Swing. Here the concentration will be on how those early periods influenced Bop, Cool Jazz, Hard Bop, Avant-Garde, Fusion, and Modern Jazz. Special attention will be given to John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Chet Baker, and Wes Montgomery, among others. Films, recordings, and discussion will provide access to both the sounds and the ideas (themes) of that inscrutable art form called Jazz.
Note: Online registration is not available for Osher classes. Please call 277-0077 and press 1 to register.

Section A Mar 26 - Apr 16 Mon 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
$45.00 For 4 Session(s)
CE South Building
Robert Gish

19344 Sizzling Cha Cha!
Spring has sprung and it's time to shake off the winter blahs and put some sizzle in your step! So....let's cha-cha-cha! Fun, Fast and Flirty, the cha-cha-cha is a very versatile dance that can be danced to many different genres of music. This class will introduce the basic patterns of cha-cha-cha as well as the connection and partnership skills necessary to make all partner dances, fun and comfortable. It is designed for beginners, but also appropriate for dancers with previous any previous dance experience. Dance partners are not required as we request that dancers change partners often in class to promote the effective learning of lead/follow skills. Let's sizzle!
Note: On line registration is not available for Osher courses. To register, please contact Continuing Education Registration at 277-0077, Option 1.

Section A Mar 28 - Apr 25 Wed 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
$45.00 For 5 Session(s)
Dance Emporium - Rio Rancho
Debbie Cook

19108 The Art of Sport
Artists have been interested in trying to depict human beings in motion since preliterate times. Sport, dance and athletics have provided much of the source for this challenge. These presentations are designed to explore the unique symbolic and interpretive connections between Sport and Art, from prehistoric cave paintings to modern abstract expressionism. The philosophical arguments about Sport being without artistic merit plus the rebuttals will be touched on lightly.
Note: Online registration is not available for Osher classes. Please call 277-0077 and press 1 to register.

Section A Apr 2 - Apr 23 Mon 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
$45.00 For 4 Session(s)
CE South Building
James Genasci, Ph.D.

19143 How to Look at Modern Art - Transforming Vision
Words are inadequate, but necessary for understanding art. Many contemporary writers have been inspired by modern art, and their insightful words are an important aid in understanding the complexities of modernism. In this course we will carefully study some of the pivotal paintings and sculptures of the 20th and 21st centuries. We will analyze and discuss these works, and we will also examine essays, poems and short stories about these pieces that will enhance our enjoyment and perceptions of modern art.
Note: Online registration is not available for Osher classes. Please call 277-0077 and press 1 to register.

Section A Apr 3 - Apr 10 Tue 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
$25.00 For 2 Session(s)
CE South Building
Kathleen Waymire

Section B Apr 17 - Apr 24 Tue 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
$25.00 For 2 Session(s)
Alegria Del Webb - Active Adult Community
Kathleen Waymire

19346 Sound and Sound Healing
Bring your curiosity and experience sound as never before. Today we have sonar, sonograms and nerve stimulating devices. In ancient times there were drums, Tibetan medicine bowls, didgeridoos, chanting and Hindu Ragas. Now we have classical music, rock music, and rap. As never before, since the crack of dawn" unrelenting sound bombards us all day and all night. Learn how to protect yourself from unsafe decibel levels and about ancient Egyptian and Tibetan practices of sound healing. We will experience the latest technology utilizing frequencies for better health through sound."
Note: Online registration is not available for Osher classes. Please call 277-0077 and press 1 to register.

Section A Apr 4 - Apr 25 Wed 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$45.00 For 4 Session(s)
CE South Building
Trudy Charlton

19499 Al-Andaluz: Religious communal relations in Islamic Spain
The brilliant civilization Islam created in Medieval Spain featured vibrant cultural cross-pollinations amid the conflicts among the Christian, Muslim and Jewish communities. This was La Convivencia of the 8th through 11th centuries - a remarkable period of toleration and flowing together" of the three cultures. Indeed the Jewish Medieval Golden Age occurred in Al-Andaluz. This was followed by four centuries of the increasing conflict, persecution, and ethnic cleansing of La Reconquista. The many tantalizing legacies and ambiguities of Al Andaluz will be assessed."
Note: On-line registration is not available for Osher classes. To register, please contact Continuing Education registration at 277-0077, Option 1

Section A Apr 4 Wed 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
$19.00 For 1 Session(s)
Alegria Del Webb - Active Adult Community
Ramon Flores

19592 Emerson and Thoreau: American Trancendentalism
Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau go far in defining the American Romantic movement and more particularly our country's brand of transcendentalism. Their friendship and reciprocal influence as part of what critics label the American Renaissance is legendary and iconic. This course will discuss key texts by both authors and delve into the cultural and biographical contexts which nourished such genius--such literary and philosophical greatness.
Note: Online registration is not available for Osher classes. Please call 277-0077 and press 1 to register.

Section A Apr 4 - Apr 25 Wed 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
$45.00 For 4 Session(s)
Alegria Del Webb - Active Adult Community
Robert Gish

19598 Leonard Cohen and Robertson Davies: Canadian Men of Letters
Poet, songwriter, and novelist Leonard Cohen is known by many because of his music; novelist, playwright, lecturer and philosopher Robertson Davies is equally important in Canada's literary canon, but not as well known in the United States. We would read one of Davies' trilogies and some of his lectures and discuss these. We would read and discuss some of Cohen's work, and listen to some of his music. We can also watch their presentations via internet sites such as YouTube. There is a richness in the works of these men that give us a historical sense of Canada similar to earlier northeastern United States, and both men's writings have relevance to all our experience. Moreover, both are steeped in mythology and symbolism.
Note: Online registration is not available for Osher classes. Please call 277-0077 and press 1 to register.

Section A Apr 4 - Apr 25 Wed 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
$45.00 For 4 Session(s)
CE South Building
Rosemary Day

19454 Who Were Celtiberians?
Spanish Celts! Who were the Celtiberians? The ethnicity of a people can be traced linguistically, but also through surnames and cultural practices. Is your last name Gallegos? That translates as Gallic, or Celt. When you married did they use el lazo? And do you celebrate the Celtic New Year as Dia de los Muertos? Perhaps you celebrate with cerveza (Gaelic for beer) rather than Scotch, but your house might be constructed with Tapia (sod) or have a Torreon (Tor = tower). These cultural practices and many others, endure to reveal a proud heritage. Well explore the archaeological as well as historical foundations of Celtiberians, who they were, and who they are today.
Note: On-line registration is not available for Osher classes. To register, please contact Continuing Education Registration at 277-0077, Option 1

Section A Apr 5 Thu 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$19.00 For 1 Session(s)
CE South Building
Michele Buchanan, Ph.D.

19232 Why War in the 21st Century? A Multi-disciplinary Inquiry
Globalization has drastically increased the economic, communication and educational links among the various peoples inhabiting the globe. One would think with such increased contact and shared interests, war would be discarded as a useless anachronism. Yet the first decade of the 21st century has been marked by remarkably savage conflicts. This paradox will be addressed from perspectives drawn from anthropology, political science, psychology, political economy and history.
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Section A Apr 9 Mon 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
$19.00 For 1 Session(s)
CE South Building
Ramon Flores

19442 There's Somethin' Happenin' Here: America and Vietnam
We'll explore the difficult relationship between the United States and Vietnam. Beginning with the French in Indochina, the course examines imperialist pressures and the rise of Marxist ideas in Indochina. America will replace the French in 1954, ushering in a new challenge for the Vietnamese. The Cold War brings new concerns for Vietnam, with political decisions in the United States that lead to full-scale war. Military, political, social, generational and economic interests collide. We'll highlight the main factors that keep Vietnam as a reoccurring issue in American politics.
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Section A Apr 10 - May 8 Tue 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
$55.00 For 5 Session(s)
CE South Building
Michele (Shellie) Hochstadt