ATTENTION SENIORS! - The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
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ATTENTION SENIORS! - The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
FALL 2016 ATTENTION SENIORS! Seniors For Creative Learning (SCL) is . . . •A membership organization of seniors dedicated to learning new things and sharing their love of learning with others; MEETING LOCATION • Informal education designed and developed by SCL members and offered in an informal setting; John T. O’Connor Center • A membership organization available to all seniors, 55 years of age or older; 611 Winona Street • Offered twice yearly – spring and fall; Knoxville, TN 37917 • Supported by the members, membership fees, The University of Tennessee’s Department of Phone 865-523-1135 Professional and Personal Development and the John T. O’Connor Senior Center. SENIORS F O R C R E AT I V E L E A R N I N G Note: All sessions, unless otherwise noted, will be presented at the John T. O’Connor Center Have you heard of a good program that you think SCL members would enjoy hearing? How about entertainment for the BBQ or a venue for a field trip? Give one of the Curriculum Committee members a note with the specifics, and we will consider your idea for a future presentation. Let us know about the topics and presenters you particularly liked or disliked. We need your feedback to serve you best. UT is an EEO/AA/Title IX/Section 504/ADA Employer. Designed and published by Outreach Marketing Services for UT Professional & Personal Development Division of University Outreach & Continuing Education. PA No. E01-5705-003-17 Share this copy with a friend! c/o UT Professional & Personal Development 313 Conference Center Building Knoxville, TN 37996-4137 F O R C R E AT I V E L E A R N I N G SENIORS SENIORS EDUCATION FIELD TRIP HEALTH HISTORY NATURE Courses 2016 FALL SEMI-ANNUAL “MEMBERS ONLY” BBQ AND ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, September 1, 2016, at 12:30 p.m. O’Connor Center Auditorium Entertainment provided by “The Forever Young Ensemble” Please be sure to make your reservation no later than Friday, 26 August to guarantee your attendance at the BBQ and for us to plan adequate food service. You may call the UT Department of Professional and Personal Development at 865-974-0150 to register and pay by credit card, or simply fill out the registration form on page 9 and mail as instructed to pay by check. Be sure to specify whether you will attend the barbecue as well as the number in your party (MEMBERS ONLY). A reservation for the barbecue is not guaranteed if you register after August 26. Late registrations are, however, accepted for the classes. SCIENCE SENIOR CONCERNS Dear Present and Future Members, When reviewing the SCL offerings for the Fall 2016 Semester, we hope that you will be as enthusiastic as we are. The sessions are described in more detail in this brochure. Our courses are lecture-based and taught by local experts. With the exception of the field trips, all of the classes will be held at the O’Connor Center, 611 Winona Street. Classes meet at 1:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the semester. There are hosted refreshments from 2:00 to 2:30 pm. SCL is a volunteer organization supported by membership dues, The University of Tennessee Department of Professional and Personal Development, and the John T. O’Connor Senior Center. All members must be 55 years of age or older. Officers and the Curriculum Committee are all SCL members who volunteer their time and effort to bring you these programs. The cost of membership is $40.00 per person or $55.00 per couple (per semester). These fees are used to offset the costs of brochure printing, postage, registration, barbecue, speaker honorariums, supplies, field trip subsidies, etc. Registration is through the Department of Professional and Personal Development, via telephone using a credit card at (865) 974-0150 or mailing the registration form on page 9. Nametags – As a registered member of SCL, a nametag will be created for you. When attending any of our SCL events, please wear your nametag. It demonstrates that you are a paying member of SCL and also helps each of us to learn the names of fellow members. We ask that you please return your nametag at the end of each session so that it will be available for you at each event. TO REGISTER, CALL 865-974-0150 Officers and Volunteers for the Spring 2016 Semester: 0fficers: Gould Smith, President; Diane Whitaker, Secretary; Sue Ludwig, Treasurer. Curriculum Committee: Gould Smith, Chair; Sandy Ciarrocchi, Katy and Bev Gooch, Jeanne Haddock, Denise Schmoyer, Dick Wirtz; Hospitality: Joanne Wilson; Field Trips: Gould Smith, Sandy Ciarrocchi, Faye Reynolds; Publicity: open. Audiovisual: Gould Smith; BBQ: Catherine Gilreath, Jack Eschman, Joanne Wilson, Ginger Milligan; Brochure: Gould Smith and the Curriculum Committee. FALL 2016 SCL Programs Sep. 1 Thurs 12:30 1 BBQ and The Forever Young Ensemble Sep. 6 Tues 1:00 3 “Sleep Disorders”- Dr. Kevin Martinolich Sep. 6 Tues 2:30 3 “Stockbrokers and Financial Advisors”- Prof. Joan Heminway, Ms. Jacki Imbrey Sep. 8 Thurs 1:00 3 “A Pinch of the Old, A Dash of the New: A Fresh Recipe for Interpersonal Communication” - Dr. Tonja Johnson Sep. 8 Thurs 2:30 3 ** “A Safety Guide for Over-the- Counter Medications”- Dr. Cheri Johnston Sep. 13 Tues 1:00 4 “The New Golden Age of Radio: East Tennessee’s Own WDVX”- Ms. Linda Billman Sep. 13 Tues 2:30 4 “Zoo Knoxville and Red Panda Conservation”- Ms. Bethany Dunn Sep. 15 Thurs 1:00 4 “How religiosity matters (or not!) for everyday behavior” - Dr Tricia Bruce Sep. 15 Thurs 2:30 4 “How Can You Represent All Those Guilty People”- Mr. Wade Davies Sep. 20 Tues 1:00 4 “Waste Management 101: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle” - Ms. Rachel Butzler, Ms. Makenzie Read Sep. 20 Tues 2:30 5 “The Role of East Tennessee in Getting the Vote for Women”- Ms. Wanda Sobieski Sep. 22 Thurs 1:00 5 “What’s New From Space?” - Mr. Paul Lewis Sep. 22 Thurs 2:30 5 “Power Foods”- Dr. Karen Wetherall Sep. 27 Tues 1:00 5 “Alcoa Inc. Tennessee Operations” - Mr. David Lazar Sep. 27 Tues 2:30 6 “Ignored Heroes of World War II: The Manhattan Project Workers of Oak Ridge” - Mr. Richard Cook Sep. 29 Thurs 9:00 6 FIELD TRIP: Big South Fork Scenic Railway trip to Blue Heron Mining Camp - MEMBERS ONLY Oct. 4 Tues 1:00 6 “Assisted Suicide” - Dean Dick Wirtz Oct. 4 Tues 2:30 6 “What’s Up With Your Backyard Birds” - Mr. Morton Massey Oct. 6 Thurs 1:00 6 “Urban Farming, Why bring the farm to the city?” – Ms. Khann Chov Oct. 6 Thurs 2:30 7 “The Geology Behind the Three Grand Divisions of Tennessee” -Dr. Don Byerly Oct. 11 Tues 1:00 7 “Bringing Coal Creek History to Life” – Mr. Barry Thacker Oct. 11 Tues 2:30 7 “Threats of Terrorism Today” - Dr. Krista Wiegand Oct. 13 Thurs 1:00 7 “The Quest for Olympic Gold” - Mr. Tim Mack Oct. 13 Thurs 2:30 8 ** “Autonomous Vehicles and Other Transportation Strategies That Will Revolutionize Mobility” - Mr. Jeff Branham, P.E. Oct. 14 Fri 10:00 8 FIELD TRIP: UT Planetarium and Pipe Organ Performance - MEMBERS ONLY Oct. 18 Tues 1:00 8 “Sushi 101” - Mr. Gould Smith Oct. 18 Tues 2:30 8 “Encaustic Painting” – Ms. Neranza Blount **Joint Meeting with Council on Aging 2 Seniors for Creative Learning FALL 2016 Tuesday, September 6 1:00 PM “Sleep Disorders” Speaker: Dr. Kevin Martinolich How’s your sleep? A good night’s sleep is essential to your qualify of life, but many people cannot get a full and restful sleep. Nearly one in four Americans has a sleep problem due to sleeping too much, excessive daytime sleeping (sleeping at inappropriate times), snoring (sleep apnea), difficulty falling or staying asleep, or other disruptive sleep behaviors. Any of these could be a sign that you have a sleep disorder and that you could benefit from a sleep study. During a sleep study, your sleep patterns are monitored, analyzed, and shared with you, resulting in possible treatments to “awaken” and improve your health and daily life. Kevin Martinolich, M.D., is the Medical Director at the UT Sleep Center. He is board-certified in Sleep, Pulmonary, and Critical Care Medicine. Tuesday, September 6 2:30 PM “Stockbrokers and Financial Advisors” Speaker: Prof. Joan Heminway, Ms. Jacki Imbrey We all know the difference between a stockbroker and a financial advisor. Or do we? We all know that when they act on our behalf, they are required by law to put our interests first. Or are they? We all know that whatever the law requires them to do, we can count on them. Or can we? Prof. Joan Heminway – is the W.P. Toms Professor of Law at the University of Tennessee. She practiced business law for 15 years in Boston with a major firm before coming to U.T. She teaches, among other things, Corporate Finance and Securities Law. She has written widely and published two books, including Martha Stewart’s Legal Troubles (Carolina Academic Press 2006). Jacki Imbrey – is a financial advisor and retirement planner with the firm of Imbrey & Associates in Knoxville. She is credentialed as a Certified Financial Planner, a Chartered Financial Consultant, and a Retirement Income Certified Planner. She and her husband started the firm 30+ years ago. The firm assists with investments and also advises on all aspects of financial planning, including insurance and annuities. Thursday, September 8 1:00 PM “A Pinch of the Old, A Dash of the New: A Fresh Recipe for Interpersonal Communication” Speaker: Dr. Tonja Johnson Social media and electronic communications technology have dramatically changed how we interact with people, both at home and at work. In spite of increased connectivity, individuals are now faced with a whole new set of communications challenges as they strive to keep effective lines of communication open with their family, friends and colleagues. Dr. Tonjanita Johnson, Vice President for Communications and Marketing for the University of Tennessee System, will speak to these challenges and offer insight into creating a more effective “recipe” for mastering interpersonal communications in today’s technology-driven communications landscape. Dr. Tonjanita L. Johnson currently serves as vice president for communications and marketing for the University of Tennessee System. In this capacity, she has responsibility for overall communications, researchbased messaging, marketing, and branding activity for the UT System. With a career in higher education administration, communication and teaching that spans more than 20 years, Dr. Johnson’s career has led her to positions in Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee and New York. Thursday, September 8 2:30 PM “A Safety Guide for Over-the-Counter Medications” Speaker: Dr. Cheri Johnston, M.D. ** Joint Meeting with the Council on Aging People may believe that all over-the- counter (OTC) medications are safe, but if you are over 60 and taking both prescription medicines and OTC medications... this thinking could get you in trouble. Do you wonder if there is any harm in taking expired medications? Dr. Johnston will discuss mixing OTC and prescription meds, how to properly store medications, expiration dates, proper ways to dispose of medications, and how to protect yourself when dealing with the complex world of medications. Dr. Cheri Johnston is Board certified in Family Medicine. She received her Bachelor’s degree from UT, and her Master’s and Medical degrees from the Univ. of Louisville School of Medicine. She completed her residency at the Univ. of Tennessee in Knoxville, and has worked in family medicine and emergency medicine for the past twenty years. She is currently a Family Practice Physician at Tennova Farragut. Seniors for Creative Learning 3 FALL 2016 Tuesday, September 13 1:00 PM “The New Golden Age of Radio: East Tennessee’s Own WDVX” Speaker: Ms. Linda Billman WDVX recaptures the famous tradition of live radio in its signature program the WDVX Blue Plate Special. Musicians from around the world as well as incredibly talented and versatile local artists perform live before a studio audience at noon every day, except Sunday. WDVX General Manager Linda Billman takes you behind the scenes of the production for stories about the show, the performers, and the internationally known, listenersupported radio station that started its broadcast life in a donated camping trailer. Linda Billman has been the general manager of WDVX since 2010; prior to that she was a board member. Linda’s professional background includes video production and she served as Managing Producer of The Heartland Series for 12 years. Tuesday, September 13 2:30 PM “Zoo Knoxville and Red Panda Conservation” Speaker: Ms. Bethany Dunn The presentation will focus on Red Pandas and Zoo Knoxville’s role in Red Panda Conservation. Zoo Knoxville is the leading Zoo in the world for Red Panda conservation. There is a team of experts behind this program to help ensure the survival of the species. Bethany Dunn works in the education department at Zoo Knoxville as the Community Partnership Coordinator. She has traveled the country working as an environmental educator and is happy to be in East Tennessee where she grew up. She enjoys hiking in the Smoky Mountains with her siblings and teaching others about wildlife conservation. Thursday, September 15 1:00 PM “How religiosity matters (or not!) for everyday behavior” Speaker: Dr. Tricia Bruce A third of Americans are “highly religious,” as measured by daily prayer and weekly attendance at religious services. What difference does this make in Americans’ everyday behavior? For example, do the highly religious engage in different family, health, or environmental practices? This presentation will consider these questions along with the sociological patterns that underlie them, drawing from a 2016 report of the PEW Research Center. Dr. Tricia C. Bruce is an Associate Professor of Sociology at Maryville College and author/editor of several books in the sociology of religion. She has acted as a consultant for the PEW Research Center as well as for the 4 Seniors for Creative Learning U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. Dr. Bruce is a Texas native with a PhD from the University of California Santa Barbara, and has called Knoxville home (with her spouse and two children) since 2007. Thursday, September 15 2:30 PM “How Can You Represent All Those Guilty People” Speaker: Mr. Wade Davies How can a person with a conscience devote a career to defending people who have been charged with terrible crimes? Suppose you were a lawyer. Could you do it if you were pretty sure your client was innocent? (Would you have to hold your nose?) Could you do it if you were pretty sure she was guilty? Wade Davies – is the managing partner in the Knoxville firm of Ritchie, Dillard, Davies & Johnson. He joined the firm after graduating first in his class at the U.T. College of Law in 1993. He represents individuals, including doctors and other health care professionals, in criminal, civil and administrative cases. He was recently elected President of the Knoxville Bar Association. Tuesday, September 20 1:00 PM “Waste Management 101: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle” Speaker: Ms. Rachel Butzler, Ms. Makenzie Read Have you ever wondered what happens to your trash or recyclables once you take them to the curb? Or why recycling is so important? Or what can you do at home, at work, or on the go to be more responsible in terms of your environmental impact? In this session we will discuss where your trash goes, and other alternatives to throwing your refuse into the trash can, such as reducing, recycling, and composting. We will also discuss the economics of recycling, which materials can be recycled, and places to take hard-to-recycle commodities. Rachel Butzler, the City of Knoxville Solid Waste Manager will be joined by Makenzie Read, the City of Knoxville Public Service Coordinator, and they will describe the details of their solid waste program as well as general trends and innovations to look forward to regionally and nationally. FALL 2016 Tuesday, September 20 2:30 PM “The Role of East Tennessee in Getting the Vote for Women” Speaker: Ms. Wanda Sobieski People before 1920 did not talk about the “Women’s Vote.” Women were not allowed to vote. Women were trying to get to vote and this effort began in the mid 1800. Women were treated unfairly for decades. East Tennessee played a significant role in getting the vote for all American women. There is a statue on Market Square of three Tennessee women leaders. Wanda Sobieski, a women’s attorney in Knoxville, is eminently qualified to tell us the full story with many humorous happening of the decades. She will discuss many of the setbacks and disappointments, but the women were determined and continued in their efforts until success. Thursday, September 22 1:00 PM “What’s New From Space?” Speaker: Mr. Paul Lewis As vast as the solar system is, it seems to be shrinking. Not physically of course but due to our space agencies tireless efforts to navigate and discover this wondrous place. We have finally sailed the sea of space to complete the first mission to the last planet Pluto. The surprises there seem endless. We are discovering exoplanets almost everywhere we look. Are any of them habitable? We have a new spacecraft called JUNO orbiting Jupiter. What mysteries will be solved there in the coming months? We will talk about these stories and other news in our solar system. Paul Lewis is Director of Space Science Outreach and The University of Tennessee Earth and Space Sciences Theatre in the Department of Physics and Astronomy. Paul originally came to UT in 1987 to start an observing program for undergraduate students in astronomy. He has been conducting a popular outreach program including visits to public schools, civic groups, churches, state and national parks as well as hosting public schools and groups in the planetarium. Thursday, September 22 2:30 PM “Power Foods” Speaker: Dr. Karen Wetherall Learn about which fats and oils are best for mental and physical health. This talk will identify foods with special health promoting properties. Get your questions answered about how to eat for disease prevention, health and energy. Karen Wetherall, MS, RDN, LDN is a Senior Lecturer and the Dietetic Internship Director at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She is the owner of Tranquil Eating Associates, a private practice working with clients with eating disorders and weight management issues. Karen has worked at UT for over 20 years. From 1994-2005 she was the Sports Nutritionist for the Vols and Lady Vols. Prior to moving to Tennessee Karen worked at Mass General Hospital directing the cardiac rehab nutrition program, and teaching nutrition at Harvard Medical School. Karen’s passion is to support individuals in fueling their bodies for good health and performance. In her spare time she enjoys hiking and photographing the Smoky Mountains, traveling, cooking and spoiling her cats. Tuesday, September 27 1:00 PM “Alcoa Inc. Tennessee Operations” Speaker: Mr. David Lazar Since 1913, Alcoa’s Tennessee Operations has produced thousands of different products for the construction, aerospace, military, industrial and consumer markets. During that time, Tennessee Operations has evolved into one of the most modern aluminum fabricating facilities in the world. Today, Tennessee Operations is dedicated to the production of high quality aluminum sheet for the automotive and packaging markets. Known as one the most modern aluminum fabricating facilities in the world, Tennessee Operations is part of Alcoa’s Global Rolled Products business, but will transform into a new company – Arconic – as part of Alcoa Inc.’s planned separation in 2016. Learn more about Alcoa Inc.’s Tennessee Operations, including its rich history and heritage, the process of producing aluminum sheet used in the packaging and automotive business, as well as more about the transformation into a new company. Seniors for Creative Learning 5 FALL 2016 Tuesday, September 27 2:30 PM “Ignored Heroes of World War II: The Manhattan Project Workers of Oak Ridge” Speaker: Mr. Richard Cook In the fall of 1942 the federal government quietly bought 59,000 acres of farmland 25 miles northwest of Knoxville. In record time, they built, in Oak Ridge, the largest scientific/ industrial complex in the world. Over 75,000 employees worked around the clock on The Manhattan Project. In less than three years these workers helped end the deadliest conflict ever seen by mankind. The bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki changed the world forever. Little is known about this secret colony, but 72 years later, curiosity has grown and the national media has begun reporting on one of the great, epic stories of American history. The establishment of a Manhattan Project National Historical Park in the fall of 2015 insures that interest in this subject will only grow in the coming years. Richard Cook is the author of Ignored Heroes of World War II: The Manhattan Project workers of Oak Ridge, Tennessee. An oral history, it tells, in their own words, the stories of these amazing Americans who selflessly came to East Tennessee to help end World War II. Mr. Cook will talk about the Oak Ridge story and compliment his talk with the photos of world famous photographer Ed Wescott. as he asks. She has committed a crime. What could happen to her? What probably will happen to her? Dick Wirtz was the Elvin E. Overton Professor at the U.T. College of Law. He served as dean of the law school from 1991 to 1998. He became interested in assisted suicide when the U.S. Supreme Court decided in 1997 that nobody has a Constitutionally protected right to the help of a physician in hastening their death. Tuesday, October 4 2:30 PM “What’s Up With Your Backyard Birds” Speaker: Mr. Morton Massey Morton will give us interesting facts about our common backyard birds. Everything from what the birds eat, where they nest, where they go in the winter and other little known facts. Morton Massey is a native Knoxvillian. Birded since he was 19 and has been to all 50 states bird watching but he loves backyard birds the most. President of Friends of Seven Islands State Birding Park. Hobby: Bird watching of course. Thursday, October 6 1:00 PM “Urban Farming, Why bring the farm to the city?” Speaker: Ms. Khann Chov Thursday, September 29 FIELD TRIP: Big South Fork Scenic Railway trip to Blue Heron Mining Camp – MEMBERS ONLY Organizers: Faye Reynolds and Gould Smith Depart O’Connor Center approx 9:00 am and return about 4:30 pm RESERVATIONS AND ADDITIONAL FEES REQUIRED – SEE FIELD TRIP RULES ON PAGE 9 Bus trip to Sterns, KY where we board the Kentucky and Tennessee Consumer concerns about food safety and a growing interest in locally Railway for a 3 hour round trip. Eat a “coal miner’s lunch” at the camp sourced foods are leading to a boom in urban agriculture. Knoxville has and then return rail trip and bus back to Knoxville. several urban farms including the CAC Beardsley Community Farm. Since 1998, Beardsley Farm has worked to increase access to fresh produce Tuesday, October 4 in Knoxville’s food deserts through produce donations, educational 1:00 PM programs, and community gardening. Beardsley Farm grows over 100 “Assisted Suicide” varieties of fruits and vegetables on about four-acres of productive land Speaker: Dean Dick Wirtz with the help of over 1,000 annual volunteers. Khann Chov will discuss Jennifer’s Uncle Harry, who suffers from Lou Gehrig’s disease, asks her to the history, mission, and goals of CAC Beardsley Community Farm. She provide help in ending his life, which he cannot do by himself. She does will cover basic sustainable agriculture methods practiced at the farm and 6 Seniors for Creative Learning FALL 2016 explain how they can be incorporated in a home garden. Come learn how this urban farm began and why their work is so important for the community. Khann Chov has dedicated the past twelve years to teaching communities to be responsible stewards of the planet. Through experiential learning and service, she has taught students of all ages about sustainable urban agriculture, recycling and composting, water quality, and environmental ethics. She managed CAC Beardsley Community Farm for six years and now serves as the Director of Urban Agriculture at the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee. Thursday, October 6 2:30 PM “The Geology Behind the Three Grand Divisions of Tennessee” Speaker: Dr. Don Byerly Some say the three Grand Divisions of Tennessee are based upon politics or culture, but the underlying (no pun intended) reason is the geology. According to James Safford, state geologist in 1869, “Owing, for the most part, to the extent and varied nature of the country traversed by the State, one of its most prominent characteristics with reference to natural features, is great variety.” The land and supporting foundation that we know as Tennessee has a long history, as much as a billion years. Much of the geologic history that we can observe dates back 800 million years. This will be an interesting, informative and easily understood presentation of the land forms that comprise the three divisions of our great state. Dr. Byerly is a Fellow of the Geological Society of America and currently Professor Emeritus in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He received degrees from the College of Wooster in Ohio and the University of Tennessee. He is the recipient of many honors and awards, and has a long list of peerreviewed publications including a UT Press book on the geologic history of Tennessee. Tuesday, October 11 1:00 PM “Bringing Coal Creek History to Life” Speaker: Mr. Barry Thacker In the early 1890’s Coal Creek in Anderson County was the site of a major coal miner labor struggle. Coal Creek miners left a legacy— they fueled the Industrial Revolution in Tennessee, fought the Coal Creek War to abolish convict leasing, preserved Welsh literature for posterity, and made working conditions safer for miners worldwide. In the process, hundreds of them died in one of Tennessee’s worst disasters. The story will be told by a living historian in the form of Welsh miner/engineer David R. Thomas, who helped make that history before donating his library of Welsh language books to Harvard University in 1915. Barry Thacker is principal engineer with Schnabel Engineering Company and founder of the not-for-profit Coal Creek Watershed Foundation. He is the recipient of the prestigious Hoover Medal bestowed by an international consortium of engineering societies and the Governor’s Outstanding Tennessean Award. McGraw-Hill’s Engineering News-Record magazine named Barry one of construction’s top newsmakers in 2013. Tuesday, October 11 2:30 PM “Threats of Terrorism Today” Speaker: Dr. Krista Wiegand How threatening is terrorism in the US today? With terrorist events happening more regularly in Europe and all over the Middle East and Asia, it seems that terrorism is becoming more frequent than ever. Islamic terrorism by member and affiliates of al-Qaeda and ISIS effectively terrorize populations in Syria and Iraq, recruiting members from the US and Europe. This program explores the recent developments in Islamic terrorism and provides an assessment of terrorism in the US. Dr. Krista Wiegand is Associate Professor of Political Science and the Director of the Conflict Process research program at the Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Public Policy at the University of Tennessee. She specializes in research on political violence, war, ethnic conflict, and territorial disputes. Thursday, October 13 1:00 PM “The Quest for Olympic Gold” Speaker: Mr. Tim Mack The audience will discover that Tim Mack never went to state high school championships in track and field and he was never recruited during his high school career. They will learn how he struggled and endured through injury and while working menial jobs, then failing to make the 1996 and 2000 Olympic teams, then how he changed his training and revamped his body and mind in a 4-year programme that made his email, [email protected] a self-fulfilling prophecy. Tim Mack is the 2004 Olympic pole-vault gold medalist and former Olympic record holder. Tim is also the 2004 USA Olympic Track and Field Seniors for Creative Learning 7 FALL 2016 Trials champion and current record holder. Tim was also the 2002 and 2010 USA Indoor Track and field championships Champion. Eat lunch and then attend a pipe organ performance at the Central Methodist Church by Charles Parham. Thursday, October 13 2:30 PM “Autonomous Vehicles and Other Transportation Strategies That Will Revolutionize Mobility” Speaker: Mr. Jeff Branham, P.E. **Joint Meeting with Council on Aging Have you heard about vehicles that drive themselves and wondered if that could actually be safe and practical? Transportation Systems are evolving very quickly and will be accommodating technology advancements that will change how we utilize transportation. We will explore where these technologies might take us in the near future and how they will expand transportation opportunities for many who can’t take full advantage of our current transportation system. We will also look at some of the obstacles that might be slowing down the availability of these opportunities such as regulatory, legal, and engineering issues. Jeff graduated from Virginia Tech and has 25 years of experience in the transportation engineering industry. His professional experience includes over 12 years as a design engineer and project manager, two years managing the Cumberland Gap Tunnel, and two years as Traffic Engineering Chief for the City of Knoxville. He is responsible for traffic systems mgt. of nearly 400 traffic signals, signage on over 1,200 miles of roads, and of the “on street” parking system in Knoxville. He has been active in the development of Intelligent Transportation Systems for over 10 years and is overseeing the development of an Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) in Knoxville that will likely accommodate many technologies such as self‐driving and driver assist technologies. Tuesday, October 18 1:00 PM “Sushi 101” Speaker: Mr. Gould Smith Friday, October 14 FIELD TRIP: UT Planetarium and Organ Performance -- MEMBERS ONLY Organizers: Gould Smith and Sandy Ciarrocchi Depart O’Connor at 9:30 a.m. and return approximately 2:30 p.m. RESERVATIONS AND ADDITIONAL FEES REQUIRED -- SEE FIELD TRIP RULES ON PAGE 9 Maximum 32 people, so sign up early. We will visit the new University of Tennessee Planetarium in the Physics building for a 1.5 hour presentation. 8 Seniors for Creative Learning Sushi is much more than raw fish or ‘bait’ as some refer to it. You will learn some history of this Oriental delicacy and how many of the different types of Sushi are prepared. There are many vegetable based Sushis that offer a good introduction to this wonderful dish. The talk will transition to the between talk snacks where many of the types of Sushi discussed will be available for you to sample. Gould Smith has been a Sushi devotee since the early 1980’s and has given numerous talks about Sushi as well as introducing many new people to this delightful food. Tuesday, October 18 2:30 PM “Encaustic Painting” Speaker: Ms. Narenza Blount Artist Neranza Noel Blount paints with encaustic (beeswax & resin) using dental tools, natural hair brushes, a heat gun and a torch to manipulate the molten wax mixture onto surfaces. She uses beeswax collected from her family’s hives to make her own medium and will also include her photography and found objects into her work. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with honors from the University of Tennessee with a concentration in drawing and has received top awards for her works of art nationally and internationally. Encaustic is a durable process widely used in ancient times. It preserves colors, and will not melt until the temperature reaches 150 degrees. It can be buffed to shine and eventually will cure keeping the shine. Including environmental and social concerns, with her art she wants to build awareness of the importance of honeybees to mankind, their current plight and what can be done to help them. More of her paintings can be found at www.Neranza.com. FALL 2016 ITEMS FOR YOUR ATTENTION: • Attracting New Members – As in all organizations, it is imperative that we attract new members. If you would be willing to distribute brochures to locations such as your local grocery store, doctor’s office, church, garden, bridge or health clubs, etc., please call Gould at (865) 691-2718 to request the number of brochures you can distribute. Brochures may be picked up at the O’Connor Center. If you know of anyone who should be on our mailing list, please call the UT Department of Professional and Personal Development at (865) 974-0150 and request that they be sent a brochure. Reminder: SCL is a program for those 55 years of age or older. • Volunteers – We especially need individuals to serve with Publicity, the Curriculum Committee, to help with the barbecue and refreshments at meetings, and to assist with nametags. If you are interested in volunteering but can’t attend every session, partner with someone so you will both have flexibility. Whatever you can do would be greatly appreciated. Without additional volunteers—especially on the curriculum committee—we cannot continue to operate SCL as it is currently structured. Please contact Gould Smith at (865) 691-2718 or [email protected] if you can help in any way. • Refreshments at Meetings – We depend on volunteers to furnish fresh fruit and vegetables, cookies, crackers, and other snacks during the break between the 1:00 and 2:30 sessions. Please sign up with Joanne Wilson to make your contribution. • BBQ and Field Trips – While we welcome visitors on a one-time basis, especially prospective members or out-of-town houseguests of members, in the interest of fairness to all of our members, it is required that those who wish to attend must register and pay membership fees. Reminder: BBQ and SCL field trips are for MEMBERS ONLY. Specific information, signup and times for field trips are available only at the lectures. Additional fees are required for all field trips. Many trips have a maximum number of participants, so please sign up early at the meetings. On field trips where a large bus must be engaged, at least ¾ of the seats must be filled or the trip will be cancelled. At or after the time that ¾ of the seats are filled, no refunds will be given. If one bus is filled, those wishing to take the trip may put their names on a waiting list. However, at least ¾ of the second bus must be filled before it will be engaged. Inclement Weather Policy – If metro Knoxville schools are closed, SCL is cancelled for that day. REGISTRATION FORM The SENIORS FOR CREATIVE LEARNING membership fees ($40/person, $55/couple per semester) is due at registration and entitles you to attend one or all of the classes being offered during the current semester. You may enroll at any time during the semester. You may call the UT Department of Professional and Personal Development at (865) 974-0150 to register by phone using a credit card and giving the information requested, or you may complete the form below and send it to the address indicated. Name(s): (please print)___________________________________________________________________ Address: (please print)____________________________________________________________________ City:_________________________________________ State:____________________Zip: _____________ Phone: ______________________________________ E-mail:___________________________________ Enclosed is a check payable to the University of Tennessee in the amount of _______ ($40 for a single membership or $55 for a couple.) Please enroll me/us in the FALL 2016 semester. Mail or call: UT Professional & Personal Development 313 Conference Center Building Knoxville, Tennessee 37996-4137 865 974-0150 Number of members attending the BBQ on September 1 _____ Seniors for Creative Learning 9