FALL 2015 - Lifelong Learning Academy

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Member Registration
Begins August 18
Open Registration
Begins August 25
AT THE
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
SARASOTA-MANATEE
FALL 2015
COURSE CATALOG
Fall Term: September 28 - November 19
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From the Chairman
Welcome to Fall 2015 at the Lifelong Learning Academy.
What a fantastic year we’ve had! In fiscal year 2015, more engaged and committed learners
attended the Academy than ever before in our history. As more baby boomers retire in our
communities, it’s our belief that we will see an even greater need for the services that the
Academy offers.
The desire to serve residents of Sarasota and Manatee counties with quality lifelong learning
programs has been our mission for the past seventeen years. It’s a mission that we have
successfully embraced, which has led to the Academy being recognized as a leader in lifelong
learning.
Growth is wonderful for us all, but it comes at a price. Our overhead expenses have
increased just as the number of students we serve has also increased. Every business must
make changes to meet economic challenges. As a result, you will see that our pricing
Sam Samelson
schedule has changed (the first change in three years). Some services will be offered at higher
rates and others at lower rates. A full schedule of rate changes is available on our website (www.LLA-SM.org) and on LLA
bulletin boards at USFSM. Even with the price adjustments, the Academy remains the least expensive lifelong learning
program in the area.
Please keep in mind that the Academy is funded solely through donations and registration fees and that twenty-five cents of
every registration-fee dollar is returned to our host sites for rental costs. Furthermore, all parking permit charges go
directly to USFSM; the Academy does not receive any portion of these fees.
We hope you understand that even as a nonprofit, there is a cost to doing business. We ask for your continued support as
we provide the services that you, our students, expect and rely on, including an ever-expanding array of courses that will
keep the Academy at the forefront of lifelong learning.
Some may remember the 2014 Giving Challenge. In fact, because of your generosity, we raised more than $15,000 and
received almost $5,000 in challenge bonuses. This year’s Giving Challenge is set for September 1-2. As the foundations
release details about this year’s event, we will let you know how you can participate. We look forward to another Giving
Challenge celebrating all that the Academy does to serve the community.
As your Board Chairman, I thank you for your interest and support in furthering the mission of the Academy!
Sam Samelson
Chairman of the Board
Lifelong Learning Academy
LLA is a non-profit agency governed by a board of directors. The Academy is a 501(c)(3) organization operating yearround and supported through student registrations and private contributions. LLA courses are non-credit and primarily
based on a liberal arts curriculum. There are no grades and no tests; courses are offered purely for the joy of learning.
Students may attend classes at any of our locations, participate in Einstein’s Circle discussion groups, and attend
lectures and special events.
We offer four terms per year. In 2015, the fall term begins on September 28 and ends on November 19. Tuition varies
depending upon course length. For classes held on the USFSM campus, a $19 parking permit is required. LLA office
hours during the fall term are 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday.
The mission of the Academy is to enrich the lives of mature adults in Sarasota and Manatee counties by
providing affordable and outstanding educational and social interaction programs that cover a broad
spectrum of topics and are rich in intellectual stimulation, often interactive in scope, and worthy of
academic consideration.
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Lifelong Learning Academy - Fall 2015
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome.......................................................................... 2
LLA Membership..............................................................4
Shared Interest Groups (SIGs)......................................... 4
Board of Directors........................................................... 6
Fall Special Events..........................................................6-7
Policies and Procedures................................................... 8
Registration Options........................................................ 9
Academic Calendar.......................................................... 9
Parking Permit Information.............................................. 9
Quick-Find Course Guide: Courses by Schedule........... 10
Mail-In Registration Form..........................................11-12
Fall 2015 Courses
ART STUDIO
The Fine Art of Pastels................................................. 13
Beaded Beads and Ropes............................................. 13
Watercolor: The Elegant Medium................................ 13
ART APPRECIATION
Art Talks....................................................................... 13
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
20th Century Dance Greats.........................................13
Very Versatile Viertels.................................................. 13
Hollywood Biographies: Fact or Fiction?......................14
The Great Directors.................................................... 14
BUSINESS VENTURES
Opening a Restaurant: Menu for Success
or Failure?.................................................................. 14
CURRENT & GLOBAL ISSUES
The Koran Through Western Eyes and Its
Global Impact............................................................ 14
Debate the Issues......................................................... 14
Terrorism: Changing Faces and Threats, and
Counterterrorism Response..................................... 15
The World in Transition................................................15
ECONOMICS & FINANCE
Introduction to Investment Analysis.............................15
Modern Monetary and Economic Policy ..................... 15
Finding Opportunity in Today’s Uncertain
Financial Markets...................................................... 15
Booms, Crashes, Thieves, and Idiots . . . Oh My!........ 15
Women—Improve Your Financial Confidence!............16
HEALTH & WELL-BEING
Quiet the Mind, Relieve Stress, Find Peace
With Meditation ....................................................... 16
Assert Yourself............................................................. 16
Advanced Meditation and More................................... 16
Perspectives on the End of Life.................................... 16
Plagues and Pandemics.................................................16
HISTORY
The History of Rock & Roll: 1947-1977.......................17
Prelude to the Cold War: World Biographies
1914-1945.................................................................17
Workshop: The Life and Mysterious Death
of King Tut................................................................. 17
Workshop: Ancient Mesopotamia: “The Land
Between the Rivers”................................................ 17
LANGUAGES
Fun With Yiddish.......................................................... 17
Parlez-Vous Français?................................................... 17
LITERATURE
Great Books Reading and Discussion Group............... 18
Short Stories VIII—More Gems of Literature.............. 18
Reading As a Writer: Ernest Hemingway..................... 18
Lifelong Learning Academy Book Club........................ 18
MUSIC APPRECIATION
Was Toscanini the Greatest Beethoven
Symphony Conductor?..............................................18
Pop Music’s Wrong Decisions: They Should
Have Known Better!................................................. 18
PHILOSOPHY & RELIGION
What To Do After You Die...........................................19
Moses: Greatest Prophet and Teacher......................... 19
The Examined Life: Landmarks of Philosophy..............19
PHOTOGRAPHY
Exciting Photo Safari.................................................... 19
PSYCHOLOGY
Spiritual Psychology...................................................... 19
Managing Stress............................................................19
The Psychology of Ancient Wisdom............................ 20
SCIENCE
Little Green Men.......................................................... 20
Scientific Discovery and Creative Genius.....................20
Physics.......................................................................... 20
Germs.......................................................................... 20
TECHNOLOGY
Tools and Techniques for iPad ..................................... 20
iPhone for Beginners.................................................... 21
iPhone Photography..................................................... 21
WRITING
Writer’s Open Workshop............................................ 21
Writers’ Workshop...................................................... 21
AmazonSmile Instructions............................................... 21
Off-Campus Courses and Events.................................... 22
About Our Academy Faculty...................................... 23-25
Thank You to Our Donors.............................................. 26
Directions to LLA at USFSM Main Campus....... back cover
www.LLA-SM.org
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Membership
Many of your fellow students are already enjoying the benefits of our membership program. How about you?
WHO CAN BECOME A MEMBER?
Membership is open to every individual who supports
the Lifelong Learning Academy’s mission to provide
active, engaged adults with a rich learning experience.
MUST I BE A MEMBER TO TAKE CLASSES?
Absolutely not. Membership is entirely voluntary. People
wishing to take classes may continue to do so simply by
registering.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP?
As a member, you will enjoy a wide range of benefits
including the following:
• Early registration privileges for all Academy services.
• 10% tuition discount on all Academy courses and
Einstein’s Circles.
• FREE admission to all LLA lectures; registration is
required to ensure seating. (Fundraising-specific
events exempted.)
• A quality gift bearing the Academy logo for first-time
members.
• Participation in Shared Interest Groups (SIGs), which
are designed to create a sense of community among
people with similar interests who will meet regularly
at a time and place of their convenience.
• Invitation to the Academy’s annual appreciation
party.
WHY IS MEMBERSHIP IMPORTANT?
Membership gives you additional opportunities to meet
people outside the classroom who share your interests.
Membership dues will also help us ensure the continued
success of our current programs and allow us to initiate
new and exciting programs in the future.
HOW MUCH IS MEMBERSHIP?
Membership for one year is $65. No refunds after
joining.
HOW DO I BECOME A MEMBER?
Simply log on to LLA’s website at LLA-SM.org; click
“Quick Links”; then click “Become a Member.” Or, if
you prefer, indicate your desire to become a member
on the Mail-In Registration Form on page 12 of this
catalog. Stop by the LLA office to pick up your
membership packet.
SIGs: Shared Interest Groups
A Shared Interest Group brings together LLA members
who focus on a certain area of interest and enjoy social
interaction. Each SIG is led by a group member known as
the Champion. Joining a SIG is a great way to make new
friends and socialize with people who have interests
similar to your own. Once you have become an LLA
member, there is no additional fee to join a SIG, and
attendance at SIG meetings is always optional.
MAH JONGG
Champion: Ellie Davidson, [email protected]
THE PHILOSOPHERS
Champion: Axel Lohrisch, [email protected]
WINE TASTING
Champion: Mike Polelle, [email protected]
HISTORY GROUP
Champion: Alan Grindal, [email protected]
YOUR NEW NOW—AN ONGOING COMMUNITY
Champion: Nancy Valentine, [email protected]
GIG: GUITAR INTEREST GROUP
Champion: Robert Rainer, [email protected]
DINNER AND MOVIE DISCUSSION
Champion: Joan Lerner, [email protected]
WALKING GROUP
Champion: Susan Samelson, [email protected]
HOW DO I JOIN A SIG?
• Be an LLA member.
• Email the SIG Champion.
• Attend meetings scheduled by the Champion.
HOW DO I START A SIG?
• Be an LLA member.
• Contact SIG chairperson Carmen Letelier via email at
c_ [email protected].
• Complete a SIG proposal form, available at the LLA
office or via email request.
• Return completed form to c_ [email protected] or drop
it off at the LLA office for Carmen.
We welcome suggestions for new SIGs and are
looking for Champions to get new SIGs started.
We invite you to become a member today.
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We congratulate the Lifelong Learning Academy on another exceptional year.
FALL SPECIAL EVENTS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SAM SAMELSON
Board Chairman
How You Can Help While Having Fun
DIDIER BÉGAT
Treasurer, Finance and
Governance Chair
JULIE COTTON
Strategic Planning Chair
HOLLY FREEDMAN
Curriculum Chair
LOUISE GALLAGHER
Volunteer Chair
AL GOLDIS
Development Co-Chair
DON HAGAN
2015 Giving Challenge
Fund Development/Finance
September 1-2
BEVERLY HARMS
The Academy will take part in this
24-hour online giving event. Nonprofits with active and enthusiastic
participation are eligible for a
variety of incentives.
Einstein’s Circle
CARMEN GLORIA LETELIER
Shared Interest Groups
ANDREA NIERENBERG
Columbia Restaurant
Community Harvest
When you dine at the Columbia
Restaurant during September, 5%
of your lunch or dinner bill goes to
the Academy.
Marketing Chair
SUSAN SAMELSON
Development
JACK SUKIN
Development Co-Chair
SunCoast Alliance for Lifelong Learning (SCALL)
AL TRIPODI
Marketing
ACADEMY STAFF
JANNA OVERSTREET
Executive Director
[email protected]
DEE BUCKLEY
Accounting Clerk
[email protected]
MICKIE MCELROY
Academy East Staff
[email protected]
SHEILA REED
Project Coordinator
[email protected]
DEBBY SHARP
Office Administrator
[email protected]
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hosts its first
Lifelong Learning Showcase
ON
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2015; 8:30 A.M.-2:30 P.M.
Join fellow lifelong learners for
this incredible one-day event!
Registration is $75 and includes 4
courses and lunch.
More than 30 courses to choose
from. Topics include: Arts,
Investment, History, Literature,
Psychology, Meditation, Music,
Technology (your device must be
fully charged for iPad or iPhone
classes), Wellness, Writing, Qi
Gong, Yoga (bring a mat; wear
suitable clothing/shoes for yoga
and qi gong classes), and more.
Event registration: Aug. 11-Sept. 8
Course selections take place the day of the
showcase.
Call 941-361-6590 or go online to
http://j.mp/SCALL-Showcase-Registration
Class size is limited.
No single-class registration.
Suncoast Technical College
Conference Center
4748 Beneva Road
Sarasota, FL 34233
Free parking
No refunds. Registration fee is
transferrable.
FALL SPECIAL EVENTS
No event refunds. Tickets are transferrable.
Sarasota Opera Tour & Discussion
Sarasota Opera, 61 N. Pineapple Ave., Sarasota
Fee: $50 for both events; $25 single event. (No event refunds. Tickets are transferrable.)
The Lifelong Learning Academy and the Sarasota Opera join forces to present two events: “Sarasota Opera 101”
and “The Verdi Cycle” hosted by Sarasota Opera Executive Director Richard Russell.
• Sarasota Opera 101: Oct. 2 (Friday), 3-5 p.m.
Opera is the ultimate art form, combining music, theater, sets, costumes, and dance. It has the power to
express the full range of human emotion and experiences. Executive Director Richard Russell will guide you
through the world of opera, offering an entertaining history of this 400-year-old art form, plus you’ll learn
everything you need to know to attend your first opera.
• The Verdi Cycle: Oct. 16 (Friday), 3-5 p.m.
In 1989, Sarasota Opera began The Verdi Cycle—a unique undertaking to perform the complete works of
Giuseppe Verdi. Sarasota Opera is due to complete this cycle in 2016. Russell will offer a personal
introduction into both the life and music of this prolific composer.
Sarasota Opera House
Lecture: The Convenient Scapegoat: Anti-Semitism Before and After the Holocaust
Presented by Andre Krauss, Ph.D
Oct. 8 (Thursday), 2:30-4 p.m.; Selby Auditorium
Fee: $10 general admission; free to members (No event refunds. Tickets are transferrable.)
Only seven decades have passed since the liberation of the Nazi death camps, yet, in many parts of the world, and especially in
Europe, we are witnessing a resurgence of the old anti-Semitic rhetoric, the stereotyping and vilifying of the Jew today that Nazi
propaganda employed so successfully during its domination of Europe in the 1940s. Why were the Nazis so successful in rounding up
the Jews of Europe, isolating them in ghettos, and systematically marching them to the death camps? Why did most of the people in
Nazi-occupied Europe turn their backs on the Jews in their hour of need? Join us for this important discussion.
Workshop Series
• The Life and Mysterious Death of King Tut Oct. 9 (Friday), 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Ancient Mesopotamia: “The Land Between the Rivers” Nov. 6 (Friday), 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Fees for each workshop (including boxed lunch): $99 general admission; $89 LLA members (No event refunds. Tickets are transferrable.)
Stephen Derfler, Ph.D., archaeologist, historian, and international consultant, continues his popular workshop series. If you are a
history buff, or if you simply enjoy learning for the sake of learning, these lively daylong workshops are an educational treat.
See page 17 for more details.
Holocaust Film Series
Show times: (Thursdays) 2:30-5:15 p.m., Selby Auditorium.
Series fee: $70 or $25 per event. (No event refunds. Tickets are transferrable.)
This year marks the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II and the liberation of the Nazi death camps. Few events have been so
richly documented by historians and film makers. Join art historian and media psychologist Andre Krauss, Ph.D., for a three-part film
series and post-screening discussions on the theme “Impossible Circumstances and Impossible Choices.” Each film showcases the
extraordinarily difficult choices that Jews had to make under the notorious Nazi regime.
Films include: Fateless 2:30 p.m., Oct. 29; Genocide 2:30 p.m., Nov. 12; Defiance 2:30 p.m., Nov. 19
Einstein’s Circle at USFSM
Einstein’s Circle resumes on Wednesday, Oct. 14, from 2:30 to 4:00
p.m. in Selby Auditorium. Watch your email and the LLA website
www.LLA-SM.org for the exciting roster of topics and moderators, to be
announced in September.
www.LLA-SM.org
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Policies and Procedures
Remember, most class starting times
are 9:00, 11:00, and 1:00.
Learning Environment
Above all else, our ultimate goal is to provide a stimulating
and thoughtful learning experience.
Contacting the LLA Office:
Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through
Thursday in the fall term. Call 941-359-4296, email
[email protected], or visit the
Lifelong Learning Academy office, USF SarasotaManatee campus, Room A-124.
We are committed to creating an intellectually nurturing
environment that encourages a collegial exchange of ideas
and concepts and enables us to broaden our perspectives
and hone our opinions. Sometimes we agree with others’
viewpoints; sometimes we question them and feel the
need to present an alternative view. This honest give and
take of scholastic discourse, tempered with mutual
respect and an open mind, makes for a rare and
memorable learning experience.
Cancellations and Schedule Changes
If a class is cancelled and a makeup is scheduled, you will
be contacted with the time and date. LLA communicates
last-minute class changes to students by phone and
email. Please check your email regularly.
Dropping a Course
If you need to drop a course before it has begun, please
notify the LLA office so that we can accommodate
students who may be on a waiting list (see refund policy).
Transfer Policy
You may request a transfer from one course to another
(within the same term) up until 48 hours after the first
scheduled class session, at no charge.
Refund Policy
If you drop a course and request a refund, a $15
administrative fee will be charged. If you drop a course
more than 48 hours after the first scheduled class
session, you forfeit your entire tuition. No refunds
provided for lectures, workshops, Einstein’s Circles, or
membership fees.
Guest Policy
Guests are welcome to visit an LLA class one time on a
space-available basis. When classes are closed (all seats
filled), guests cannot be accommodated. A guest cannot
“bump” a registered student from any class. Guests
must register in the LLA office prior to the class.
Building Evacuation Procedures
Upon receipt of an evacuation order, all employees and
students shall exit via the nearest unaffected exit. They
shall proceed quickly and quietly to the designated
evacuation relocation point for the area they were in at
the time of the evacuation order. If class is in session, it is
the responsibility of faculty to direct their students from
their classroom to the appropriate egress route and
relocation point. Do not attempt to evacuate via
elevators; use stairs only.
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We all play a role in maintaining this balance of civility and
academic freedom.
Here’s how you can do your part:
•Allow others to have their say.
•Respect the rights of others to express their views.
•Listen quietly while instructors or other students
are speaking.
•Refrain from quarrelsome interruptions to an
instructor’s presentation.
•Ensure cell phones are switched off during the class.
•Comply with staff and instructor requests.
Scholarship Program
To apply for an Academy scholarship, you must submit a
brief letter of request, including your name, address,
phone number, and email address. Send your letter to:
Janna Overstreet, Executive Director, LLA, 8350 N.
Ta m i a m i Tr a i l , S a r a s o t a , F L 3 4 2 4 3 , o r e m a i l
[email protected]. Successful applicants will receive a
reduction in tuition for one course, one lecture, or an
Einstein’s Circle. Scholarships are good for one term.
Please submit only one scholarship letter request per
academic school year.
NEED TO BUY BOOKS
FOR YOUR CLASSES?
Ÿ Go to the AmazonSmile website.
(www.Smile.Amazon.com)
Ÿ Select LLA as your charity.
Ÿ Start shopping!
All eligible purchases you make (not just
books) will help support LLA without any
additional cost to you. It’s EASY!
REGISTRATION OPTIONS AND PARKING PERMIT INFORMATION
There are 3 ways to
register for classes at the
Lifelong Learning Academy:
1 ONLINE:
Visit our website at
www.LLA-SM.org and follow the links. If you
have more than one address, remember to
use the address that is associated with the
credit card you are using. Also, note the link
to purchase a USF parking pass.
2 BY MAIL: Fill out the mail-in form on
pages 11-12 of this catalog. Enclose it with
your check or credit card information and
mail to Lifelong Learning Academy, 8350 N.
Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34243.
3 IN PERSON: Register in person at the
LLA office at USFSM (Room A-124) Monday
through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00
p.m.
Academic Calendar
Term:
Course Dates:
Fall 2015
8-session fall term:
Sept. 28 – Nov. 19, 2015
Oct. 12 – Nov. 19, 2015
USF Parking Permit:
USFSM Parking Reminders:
Ÿ The fee for a parking permit is $19.
Ÿ Parking permits are required for each new
term.
Ÿ Parking fines are suspended only during the
first week of a new term to give you time to
purchase your permit.
Ÿ Please do not park in the one-hour spaces.
You will be ticketed. Fines start at $50.
Ÿ You have the option of purchasing a one-day
permit for $3.
Ÿ All parking fees go directly to USFSM. The
Academy does not receive any portion of
these fees.
Three ways to obtain a parking permit:
1. In Person: Stop by the USFSM business
office. You must provide your license plate
number.
2. Online: When you purchase your permit
online, this is a separate transaction from
course registration and tuition payment. Visit
our website, www.LLA-SM.org. You will find
instructions for ordering your permit.
3. Mail: Use the link “CLICK HERE TO PRINT
AND MAIL PARKING FORM” on the LLA
website www.LLA-SM.org under
“REGISTRATION.”
Winter 2016
8-session winter term: Jan. 11 – Mar. 4, 2016
Spring 2016
8-session spring term:
6-session spring term:
Mar. 14 – May 5, 2016
Mar. 14 – April 21, 2016
Summer 2016
8-session summer term: June 6 – July 28, 2016
Fall 2016
Sept. 26 – Nov. 17, 2016
Oct. 10 – Nov. 17, 2016
Questions?
Call 941-359-4296 or
email [email protected]
www.LLA-SM.org
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Quick-Find Guide: Fall 2015 Courses by Schedule
Shaded boxes denote off-campus locations. All other courses will be held at USF Sarasota-Manatee campus.
9:00 - 10:20
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
F15-01 (p. 14)
The Koran Through Western Eyes
and Its Global Impact
F15-13 (p. 15)
Finding Opportunity in Today’s
Uncertain Financial Markets
F15-37 (p. 19)
The Examined Life: Landmarks of
Philosophy
F15-02 (p. 16)
Quiet the Mind With Meditation
F15-14 (p. 13)
Art Talks
F15-38 (p. 21)
iPhone for Beginners
F15-03 (p. 15)
Intro to Investment Analysis
F15-15 (p. 19)
Exciting Photo Safari
F15-04 (p. 16)
Assert Yourself
F15-16 (p. 18)
Great Books Reading and
Discussion Group
9:00 - 12:00
F15-39 (p. 21)
Writers’ Workshop
10:00 - 11:20
F15-WM-40 (p. 19)
Managing Stress
F15-17 (p. 13)*
The Fine Art of Pastels
10:30 - 12:20
11:00 - 12:20
F15-05 (p. 16)
Advanced Meditation and More
F15-18 (p. 20)
Tools and Techniques for iPad
F15-06 (p. 20)
Little Green Men
F15-19 (p. 18)
Short Stories VIII—More
Gems of Literature
F15-07 (p. 16)
Perspectives on the End of Life
F15-20 (p. 14)
Debate the Issues
F15-08 (p. 15)
Modern Monetary and Economic
Policy
F15-SCF-21 (p. 21)
Writer’s Open Workshop
F15-29 (p. 17)*
Prelude to the Cold War: World
Biographies 1914-1945
F15-30 (p. 15)*
Terrorism: Changing Faces and
Threats, and Counterterrorism Response
F15-31 (p. 17)*
Fun With Yiddish
F15-42 (p. 20)
Germs
F15-43 (p. 15)
The World in Transition
F15-SCF-44 (p. 17)
Parlez-Vous Français?
F15-SCF-45 (p. 14)
The Great Directors
11:00 - 12:50
1:00 - 2:20
F15-41 (p. 18)
Pop Music’s Wrong Decisions: They
Should Have Known Better!
F15-09 (p. 13)
20th Century Dance Greats
F15-22 (p. 18)
Was Toscanini the Greatest
Beethoven Symphony Conductor?
F15-32 (p. 19)*
What To Do After You Die
F15-46 (p. 18)
LLA Book Club
F15-10 (p. 14)
Opening a Restaurant: Menu for
Success or Failure?
F15-23 (p. 13)
Beaded Beads and Ropes
F15-33 (p. 15)*
Booms, Crashes, Thieves, and
Idiots . . . Oh My!
F15-47 (p. 20)
The Psychology of
Ancient Wisdom
F15-11 (p. 13)
Very Versatile Viertels
F15-24 (p. 20)
Scientific Discovery and
Creative Genius
F15-12 (p. 14)
Hollywood Biographies: Fact or
Fiction?
F15-SCF-25 (p. 18)
Reading As a Writer: Ernest
Hemingway
F15-34 (p. 20)*
Physics
F15-35 (p. 19)*
Moses: Greatest Prophet and
Teacher
F15-48 (p. 16)
Women—Improve Your Financial
Confidence!
F15-49 (p. 21)
iPhone Photography
F15-SCF-26 (p. 17)
The History of Rock & Roll:
1947-1977
1:00 - 2:50
F15-WM-27 (p. 16)*
Plagues and Pandemics
* Asterisks indicate courses
F15-28 (p. 13)
Watercolor: The Elegant Medium
Off-Campus Locations:
AMI: Anna Maria Island
SCF: Academy East
WM: Westminster Towers
& Shores
F15-AMI-36 (p. 19)
Spiritual Psychology
1:15 - 2:45
FRIDAY 9:30 - 3:00
One-Day Workshops:
10
with special scheduling.
Refer to course descriptions.
F15-50 (p. 17) Friday, October 9
The Life and Mysterious Death of
King Tut
F15-51 (p. 17) Friday, November 6
Ancient Mesopotamia: “The Land
Between The Rivers”
Please cut along this line to remove form.
Mail-In Registration Form
FALL TERM: September 28–November 19
Early registration begins for members on Tuesday, August 18
Open registration begins Tuesday, August 25
Please check off on the list below the courses for which you are registering, then complete all information on the reverse
side of this page. Return the form to:
Lifelong Learning Academy, 8350 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34243
Academy registration fees and USF parking permit fees are separate transactions. Do not include the parking permit fee
in your course registration check. Please see our refund policy on page 8.
Courses [Number of sessions noted in parentheses.]
MONDAY
9:00 to 10:20
____F15-01 The Koran Through Western Eyes and Its Global
Impact (6)
____F15-02 Quiet the Mind, Relieve Stress, Find Peace With
Meditation (8)
____F15-03 Introduction to Investment Analysis (8)
____F15-04 Assert Yourself (8)
11:00 to 12:20
____F15-05 Advanced Meditation and More (8)
____F15-06 Little Green Men (8)
____F15-07 Perspectives on the End of Life (6)
____F15-08 Modern Monetary and Economic Policy (8)
1:00 to 2:20
____F15-09 20th Century Dance Greats (6)
____F15-10 Opening a Restaurant: Menu for Success or
Failure? (8)
____F15-11 Very Versatile Viertels (4)
____F15-12 Hollywood Biographies: Fact or Fiction? (4)
TUESDAY
9:00 to 10:20
____F15-13 Finding Opportunity in Today’s Uncertain Financial
Markets (4)
____F15-14 Art Talks (6)
____F15-15 Exciting Photo Safari (8)
____F15-16 Great Books Reading and Discussion Group (8)
10:30 to 12:20
____F15-17 The Fine Art of Pastels (8)
11:00 to 12:20
____F15-18 Tools and Techniques for iPad (6)
____F15-19 Short Stories VIII—More Gems of Literature (8)
____F15-20 Debate the Issues (4)
____F15-SCF-21 Writer’s Open Workshop (8)
1:00 to 2:20
____F15-22 Was Toscanini the Greatest Beethoven Symphony
Conductor? (8)
____F15-23 Beaded Beads and Ropes (8)
____F15-24 Scientific Discovery and Creative Genius (6)
____F15-SCF-25 Reading As a Writer: Ernest Hemingway (8)
____F15-SCF-26 The History of Rock & Roll: 1947-1977 (8)
____F15-WM-27 Plagues and Pandemics (6)
1:00 to 2:50
____F15-28 Watercolor: The Elegant Medium (8)
WEDNESDAY
11:00 to 12:20
____F15-29 Prelude to the Cold War: World Biographies 1914-1945 (7)
____F15-30 Terrorism: Changing Faces and Threats, and
Counterterrorism Response (7)
____F15-31 Fun With Yiddish (5)
1:00 to 2:20
____F15-32 What To Do After You Die (5)
____F15-33 Booms, Crashes, Thieves, and Idiots . . . Oh My! (5)
____F15-34 Physics (7)
____F15-35 Moses: Greatest Prophet and Teacher (7)
1:15 to 2:45
____F15-AMI-36 Spiritual Psychology (6)
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____F15-37 The Examined Life: Landmarks of Philosophy (8)
____F15-38 iPhone for Beginners (8)
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____F15-39 Writers’ Workshop (8)
10:00 to 11:20
____F15-WM-40 Managing Stress (7)
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____F15-41 Pop Music’s Wrong Decisions: They Should Have
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____F15-42 Germs (8)
____F15-43 The World in Transition (6)
____F15-SCF-44 Parlez-Vous Français? (6)
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____F15-SCF-45 The Great Directors (4)
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____F15-46 Lifelong Learning Academy Book Club (8)
____F15-47 The Psychology of Ancient Wisdom (8)
____F15-48 Women—Improve Your Financial Confidence! (6)
____F15-49 iPhone Photography (6)
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____F15-50 Friday, October 9 Workshop: The Life and Mysterious
Death of King Tut (1)
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Art Studio
Art Appreciation
F15-17 THE FINE ART OF PASTELS
Tuesdays, 10:30-12:20, 8 sessions
Location: USFSM – Starting Date: September 29
Faculty: Joel Tanner
Note: Early Start Time & Extended Time
Follow in the footsteps of the great Impressionist Edgar
Degas, oil painter as well as master in the art of pastels.
In this course, students will learn color theory and the
various techniques of drawing with color pastels. The
versatility of pastels affords the artist special opportunities to blend color with subtleties not found in
other mediums. The vivid coloration and striking
complexity of hue and value are unique to pastel
drawing and rendering. Whether you have experience
with pastels or not, you will be creating compositions
by the second session of class. A supply list is available
at the LLA office.
F15-23 BEADED BEADS AND ROPES
Faculty: Colleen White
F15-14 ART TALKS
Tuesdays, 9:00-10:20, 6 Sessions
Location: USFSM – Starting Date: October 13
Faculty: Judith Levine
View works of art and learn to “read” their stories.
Know more about individual artists and what inspired
their creations. Art Talks will help you understand and
see that art is more than the product of artistic skill and
talent. We will explore the artist’s original ideas and
philosophies. Learn how the artist uses the elements
and principles of art. Use the vocabulary of art and
begin to speak the language as we study and discuss
the work of such artists as Judy Chicago, Chuck Close,
Jack Dowd, and more. Plans include a guest artist and
an optional field trip.
Arts & Entertainment
F15-09 20th CENTURY DANCE GREATS
Mondays, 1:00-2:20, 6 sessions
Faculty: Robert de Warren
Using a few simple stitches (such as the peyote stitch),
you can turn seed beads and crystals into sparkling
ornamented beads, then stitch or bead crochet ropes
to add to them. Create your own bling! Materials for
first class: size 11 seed beads, a dozen or more 4mm
faceted beads to match or contrast, size 12 beading
needles, Nymo size D or 6 lb FireLine thread, and
scissors.
This course offers a look into the lives and art of the
exceptional artists who changed the path of dance. We
will examine Balanchine/Stravinsky (a partnership that
gave birth to American ballet); the Martha Graham
legacy (American modern dance); Kenneth MacMillan
(master of British dance tragedy); Pina Bausch (latecentury German expressionism); John Neumeier (the
miracle of Hamburg ballet); and Ji í Kylián (contemporary ballet/dance, the blurring of styles).
F15-28 WATERCOLOR: THE ELEGANT MEDIUM
Faculty: Joel Tanner
Note: Extended Time
F15-11 VERY VERSATILE VIERTELS
Faculty: Mark Gladstone
Learn how to create watercolor paintings by studying
the works of masters, just the way European students
did centuries ago. It worked for them; it will work for
you, whether you are a beginner or an experienced
student. We’ll also work with pen and ink, as an adjunct
to watercolor. A supply list is available at the LLA office.
This course is a tribute to the celebrated screenwriters,
novelists, actors, and directors, Berthold Viertel, Salka
Viertel, Peter Viertel, and Deborah Kerr (aka Mrs. Peter
Viertel), through screenings and discussions of their
artistic work. Berthold was an Austrian screenwriter
and film director noted for his work in Germany, the
U.S., and Britain. Salka was an actress and screenwriter
who wrote many scripts, particularly for her friend
Greta Garbo. Peter was a prominent novelist and also
the screenwriter of The African Queen and The Sun
Also Rises. Deborah Kerr was nominated for several
Academy Awards and appeared in From Here to
Eternity and Tea and Sympathy.
www.LLA-SM.org
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Arts & Entertainment
Current & Global Issues
F15-12 HOLLYWOOD BIOGRAPHIES: FACT OR
FICTION?
Faculty: Mark Gladstone
F15-01 THE KORAN THROUGH WESTERN EYES AND
ITS GLOBAL IMPACT
Mondays, 9:00-10:20, 6 Sessions
Faculty: Robert Gary
Throughout the history of narrative motion pictures,
filmmakers have dramatically depicted the lives of
historic personalities. This course will attempt to
separate fact from fiction with discussions and
screenings of films celebrating the lives of Rembrandt
van Rijn, Émile Zola, Dr. Paul Ehrlich, and Thomas Edison.
We will view masterful portrayals by Charles Laughton,
Spencer Tracy, Paul Muni, and Edward G. Robinson.
To understand Islamic extremism, the Sunni-Shia split,
and the self-proclaimed Islamic State’s plans for a “new
caliphate,” you must understand the Koran. Considered
by Muslims to be the direct word of God, the Koran
historically has had enormous influence on Muslim life.
Turmoil in the Mideast has increased its global
significance. In this class, you will become familiar with
the contents of the Koran, learn about the Mideast
players, and explore the impact of religion and politics.
You will need a copy of the Koran; the Penguin Classics
2004 edition in English by N.J. Dawood is suggested
and is available from online vendors.
F15-SCF-45 THE GREAT DIRECTORS
Thursdays, 11:00-12:50, 4 sessions
Location: SCF – Starting Date: October 29
Faculty: Jordan Shifrin
Note: Extended Time
This course will take you through the process of making
a film, from original idea to finished product. We will
explore the auteur theory of filmmaking through the
examination of the best films of such notable directors
as Chaplin, Scorsese, Sturges, Spielberg, and others.
Topics will include writing for the screen, cinematography, sound, editing, scoring, and other elements
of creating a “masterpiece.” Each class will focus on
one director. Scenes will be shown from such favorite
films as Casablanca, Schindler’s List, and The Godfather.
Business Ventures
F15-10 OPENING A RESTAURANT: MENU FOR
SUCCESS OR FAILURE?
Faculty: Tony Moon
This class will explore what it takes to open and run a
restaurant, an endeavor involving countless hours of
pleasure and pain—choosing a name, creating a menu,
selecting vendors, hiring personnel, and much more.
We see restaurants come and go, especially in Sarasota.
We’ll find out why some are successful and why most
fail, and we’ll discuss the complex and interesting twists
and turns of this fascinating business. Anecdotes and
stories will bring it all to life, including the passion for
cooking. Join us as we weave through the tables and
check out the kitchen, from fryers to sauté pans.
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F15-20 DEBATE THE ISSUES
Faculty: Alan Freedman, Monroe Brett,
Albert Cohen, Herbert Waltzer
Where do you stand on the issues dividing the country
today? These issues, and your opinions on them, are
the focus of this course. Four topics will be presented
and moderated by a different instructor who is well
versed in the field. Debate titles are: National Security
Vs. the Right to Privacy; Will the U.S. Economic
Stimulus Policy Work for Europe?; The Affordable Care
Act: Its State of Health and Prospects for Longevity; and
Immigration to America—Legal and Illegal. Join our
debates to see if your views are swayed.
October 27: The Affordable Care Act: Its State of Health
and Prospect for Longevity (Herbert Waltzer)
November 3: Will the U.S. Economic Stimulus Policy
Work for Europe? (Albert Cohen)
November 10: National Security vs. The Right to Privacy
(Alan Freedman)
November 17: American Immigrants: Legal and Illegal
(Monroe Brett)
Current & Global Issues, continued
Economics & Finance, continued
F15-30 TERRORISM: CHANGING FACES AND
THREATS, AND COUNTERTERRORISM RESPONSE
Wednesdays, 11:00-12:20, 7 sessions
Faculty: Herbert Waltzer
Note: No class November 11
How have the changing faces and threats of terrorism
affected global and regional stability, national security,
and our lives and liberties? How have these threats
affected our counterterrorism response? We will discuss
the nature, recent history, strategy, tactics, and technology of terrorism; identify the modes of counterterrorism response; and explore whether our security
and liberties have been impacted by this response. To
sharpen our understanding of global terrorism, we will
discuss a variety of examples taken from recent
headlines and examine the media’s role in covering
these events.
F15-43 THE WORLD IN TRANSITION
Faculty: Peter Mermin
The world we live in is in a state of constant change.
The instructor will designate a specific aspect of this
change to be the focus of our study, then, using books
that help us understand what is behind what is going
on, we may look at history, psychology, politics, or
literature for insight. Specific readings for this course
will be made available online at the Lifelong Learning
Academy website (www.LLA-SM.org) two weeks before
the start of classes.
F15-08 MODERN MONETARY AND ECONOMIC
POLICY
Faculty: Lauren Rudd
Ever wonder about Federal Reserve policy—how it
evolves and why? How about the nation’s economic
policies? Do you really understand the various economic
issues that play out on the national landscape and the
relevance that key monetary and economic issues have
to your everyday life? Many of today’s policies are
mired in controversy and contentiousness unmatched in
recent history. Cutting through the hubris, you will
learn the merits and pitfalls of key monetary and
economic decisions. There are no prerequisites—just a
desire to learn and an open mind.
F15-13 FINDING OPPORTUNITY IN TODAY’S
UNCERTAIN FINANCIAL MARKETS
Faculty: Bob Latessa
This class will provide a broad look at the current state
of today’s financial markets. We will not only address
the risks investors face, but will also outline
opportunities that wealth managers look for when
allocating portfolios. Themes to be discussed will
include: tax-advantaged investing, investing for income
in a low-interest-rate environment, analysis of investor
behavior, the benefits of having a financial plan, the
state of corporate earnings, and, of course, where to
seek opportunities when markets are trading at all-time
highs.
Economics & Finance
F15-03 INTRODUCTION TO INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Faculty: Lauren Rudd
Do you feel you cannot select stocks successfully? Have
you been unsuccessful in the past? Are you forced into
mutual funds because you’re convinced “the experts”
know more than you? This class will change all that.
There is no black magic or hard-to-fathom secret to
successful investing. Here you will learn how to
evaluate companies and their securities. We will employ
an original and common-sense approach to investment
analysis using intrinsic value and dividend discount
models. There are no prerequisites. No mathematical
expertise or investment background is required—just a
desire to learn.
F15-33 BOOMS, CRASHES, THIEVES, AND IDIOTS . . .
OH MY!
Faculty: Robert Klosterman
Investors face the challenges of protecting their
financial resources against the forces of inflation,
volatility, financial industry groupthink, and global
disruptions and dislocations. This course will explore
how to design a portfolio in order to protect its value
and to maximize the impact it can have, both in good
times and bad. The instructor’s book, The Four
Horsemen of the Investor’s Apocalypse, will be
provided to participants as a resource. In addition, how
to protect one’s resources against unscrupulous firms
and advisors will be explored.
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Economics, continued
F15-48 WOMEN—IMPROVE YOUR FINANCIAL
CONFIDENCE!
Faculty: Don Hagan, Art Day, Regan Teague
Current research shows that women control the majority
of personal wealth in the United States, making most of
the household buying and investing decisions. Yet, a
2006 study found that 90% of women respondents
reported feeling insecure when it comes to personal
finance. This course is for you if you would you like to
learn more about various financial services and feel more
secure in your financial situation. Subjects covered will
include basic terminology and financial management
concepts, estate planning basics, and much more. This
will be a relaxed, enjoyable learning environment,
designed to increase your knowledge and confidence.
Health & Well-Being
F15-02 QUIET THE MIND, RELIEVE STRESS, FIND
PEACE WITH MEDITATION
Faculty: Stephen Gillum
In this course, you’ll learn and practice mind-quieting
and mind-observation techniques, identifying causes of
stress and learning how to relieve it. We will discuss
different styles of meditation, with emphasis on the
actual doing, including meditation while walking. The
approach is non-theistic and draws on Eckhart Tolle’s
ideas and Zen silent illumination. Be prepared for a lifechanging experience that can impart a sense of peace,
lower blood pressure, and help change compulsive
behavior. Texts recommended, but not required, are The
Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment and
Stillness Speaks, both by Eckhart Tolle and available
from online vendors.
F15-04 ASSERT YOURSELF
Faculty: Gary Rosenfeld
Do you sometimes feel inadequate when dealing with
others, or have you ever been accused of being too
forceful? Being assertive means finding a healthy
balance between passivity and aggressiveness. It means
learning to stand up for your rights and expressing your
thoughts and feelings in a direct, honest, and
appropriate way—without infringing on the rights of
others. Assertiveness is a skill that can be learned and
that can do wonders for relationships, self-confidence,
and self-image. In this class, we’ll learn simple tips and
techniques that you can use to become more assertive
and to express yourself more effectively.
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Health & Well-Being, continued
F15-05 ADVANCED MEDITATION AND MORE
Faculty: Stephen Gillum
This continuing course is for students who have taken
the instructor’s introductory meditation class (Quiet the
Mind, Relieve Stress, Find Peace with Meditation) or
who have experience meditating. The focus will be on
going deeper into stilling the mind with techniques
such as mantras, visual aids, and walking meditation.
We will also explore the nature of consciousness and
ego, using a non-theistic approach and drawing on
Eckhart Tolle’s ideas and Zen silent illumination. Texts
recommended, but not required, are The Power of
Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment and Stillness
Speaks, both by Eckhart Tolle and available from online
vendors.
F15-07 PERSPECTIVES ON THE END OF LIFE
Faculty: Bonnie Garvey
It’s a rare person who does not have concerns, fears, or
questions about the end of life. This course will discuss
ancient and modern views of death, as well as topics
ranging from advance planning to palliative care,
funerals to finances, and body snatching to bioethics.
Class interaction will be encouraged. There is no
required text.
F15-WM-27 PLAGUES AND PANDEMICS
Location: Westminster Towers & Shores
Starting Date: September 29
Faculty: Herbert Kaufman
Note: No class October 6 and November 3
This course will explore not only the medical aspects of
pandemics but also the implications of highly fatal
diseases on society and social structures. Animal
reservoirs of diseases such as plague, influenza, Ebola,
AIDS, and MERS will be discussed. Other topics will
include the process of mutation and adaptation of viral
and bacterial disease as they affect possible future
pandemics, the difficulties in controlling diseases for
which there is no cure, and the limitations of vaccine
effectiveness.
History
History, continued
F15-SCF-26 THE HISTORY OF ROCK AND ROLL:
1947-1977
Location: SCF – Starting Date: September 29
Faculty: Jordan Shifrin, Tony Moon
Two of LLA’s most entertaining instructors will teamteach this course that will take you from Southern blues
and jump boogie to the hard rockers of the ‘70s—thirty
revolutionary years of popular music. What started as an
expression of teenage rebellion became a music genre
acceptable to adults. Through lectures, recorded music,
videos, and stories of the era, you’ll learn about musical
directions, performers, promoters, and more. There will
be many opportunities for class discussion. Recommended reading: Flowers in the Dustbin: The Rise of
Rock and Roll, 1947-1977, by James Miller, 1999
(available new and used from online vendors).
F15-29 PRELUDE TO THE COLD WAR: WORLD
BIOGRAPHIES 1914-1945
Faculty: Monroe Brett
Come along on an exploration of the extraordinary
period prior to the Cold War. Learn about and discuss
the men and women who had an impact upon both
their own time and future global events. The careers of
these historic characters spanned the two world wars
and the vital period in between, with their importance
reverberating even today. This course is designed to be
interactive. Note: The Cold War itself is planned as the
topic of a course in the winter term.
F15-50 WORKSHOP: THE LIFE AND MYSTERIOUS
DEATH OF KING TUT
Friday, October 9, 9:30-3:00, 1 session only
Location: USFSM
Faculty: Steven Derfler
Cost: $89 for LLA Members, $99 General Admission
Note: One-day workshop, including boxed lunch
One of the greatest archaeological discoveries (and
subsequent mysteries) emerged in 1922 when archaeologist Howard Carter identified the sealed tomb of the
New Kingdom Pharaoh, Tutankhamun. Over the next
years, more than 3,500 objects buried with the boy-king
were excavated, along with his sarcophagus and mummy.
Of 62 tombs discovered in the King’s Valley, King Tut’s
was the only fully intact royal tomb, with all of its
funerary goods still serving the pharaoh. These artifacts
alone would have made this finding unique and careermaking for Carter; however, further analysis suggested
possible ancient palace intrigue and assassination.
F15-51 WORKSHOP: ANCIENT MESOPOTAMIA:
“THE LAND BETWEEN THE RIVERS”
Friday, November 6, 9:30-3:00, 1 session only
Location: USFSM
Faculty: Steven Derfler
Cost: $89 for LLA Members, $99 General Admission
Note: One-day workshop, including boxed lunch
This workshop surveys the history of the ancient Near
East, from the Neolithic Period through the Persian
Empire—circa 10,000 to 331 BCE. It focuses on the rise
of civilization in the Tigris-Euphrates river valley and the
subsequent history and society of Mesopotamia, the
Mediterranean coast, Asia Minor, and the Iranian
plateau, including Sumer, Akkad, Babylonia, Assyria,
Syria, Phoenicia, Canaan, Persia, and the Hittites. We
will explore the formation of the different cultures, as
revealed both in their texts and archaeology, combining
written documentation with material evidence.
Languages
F15-31 FUN WITH YIDDISH
Wednesdays, 11:00-12:20, 5 Sessions
Faculty: Betty Silberman
Whether Yiddish is your mameloshen (mother tongue)
or you've overheard snippets of the language and have
wondered what the words mean, this class is for you.
This colorful language is for one and all, and requires
no previous experience. Everyone will learn vocabulary,
simple phrases and conversation, popular songs and
poems, and will hear stories from the culture. Come
prepared to laugh!
F15-SCF-44 PARLEZ-VOUS FRANÇAIS?
Location: SCF – Starting Date: October 15
This upbeat beginning/elementary French course is for
those who’d like to refresh their basic French skills. In
addition to vocabulary, pronunciation, and basic
grammar, we’ll enjoy contemporary and 20th-century
French music. Students will engage in lively
conversation, using simple phrases covered in class. The
textbook (available new and used through online
vendors) is Barron’s Learn French the Fast and Fun Way,
by E. Lette, 2nd or 3rd edition.
www.LLA-SM.org
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Literature
Literature, continued
F15-16 GREAT BOOKS READING AND DISCUSSION
GROUP
Faculty: Charles Sprandel
F15-46 LIFELONG LEARNING ACADEMY BOOK CLUB
Faculty: Anne Arsenault
Method: Shared inquiry discussion allows everyone to
read and enjoy great works of literature. Discussion is
based on the text at hand and only that text. Material:
We will read selections from the Great Books text Great
Conversations #2 and Eichmann in Jerusalem by
Hannah Arendt, both available from online vendors or
at the USFSM campus bookstore. Assignments: Class
participants should read assigned selections prior to
each class meeting. The class syllabus is available on the
LLA website under Fall Course Materials. For the first
class, please read the selection “Physics and the World
Philosophy” by Max Planck.
F15-19 SHORT STORIES VIII—MORE GEMS OF
LITERATURE
Faculty: Diane Browne-Sterdt
Well-written short stories are the gems of literature . . .
small powerhouses of compelling characters, moral
imperatives, and psychological richness. They draw the
reader in and deliver a jolt, quietly or dramatically, at
their conclusions. Classics and contemporary stories will
be discussed. The proximity of despair and joy, the
vulnerability and power of women, the search for inner
freedom in men, and the mystery and beauty of
ordinary lives will all be explored in our story analyses.
This course features sixteen new stories, which you may
download from the Academy website www.LLA-SM.org.
F15-SCF-25 READING AS A WRITER: ERNEST
HEMINGWAY
Faculty: Eric Sheridan Wyatt
The Reading As a Writer series takes great works of
literature and examines the methods used by the author
to produce a masterpiece. Through the lens of a close
reading of the text, we discuss the elements of creative
writing, as demonstrated by a masterful writer. In this
course, we will study two novels by Ernest Hemingway
(The Sun Also Rises and A Farewell to Arms), which you
need to purchase or borrow, and several short stories,
which will be provided. Readings are assigned the first
week of class; it’s better for the class discussion if you
do not read ahead.
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Want to have fun reading current fiction? In this study
group, we will read a novel every two weeks, or four
per term. The first book for this term is God Help the
Child: A Novel by Toni Morrison. The next three books
will be chosen by the group. Each book will be
thoroughly discussed in a roundtable format. Texts are
available locally and through online vendors.
Music Appreciation
F15-22 WAS TOSCANINI THE GREATEST BEETHOVEN
SYMPHONY CONDUCTOR?
Faculty: Albert H. Cohen
For fifty years, Arturo Toscanini was widely considered
the greatest Beethoven symphony conductor. The
question is, was he really the greatest? His performances
of Beethoven Symphonies 2 through 5 will be compared
to those of other conductors of his day, as well as to
those of the next generation of conductors. Listeners
will make their own critical judgments. (Part 2 of this
course, covering Symphonies 6 through 9, is planned for
the spring 2016 term.)
F15-41 POP MUSIC’S WRONG DECISIONS: THEY
SHOULD HAVE KNOWN BETTER!
Faculty: Tony Moon
Many in the music industry brag of having a golden ear
for a hit. This class will examine missed opportunities
and unsuccessful music predictions. Artists may think
they know what will help make them stars; interestingly, history doesn’t necessarily agree. Missed chances
and wrong decisions have dogged pop music from its
early beginnings, and we will discuss many blunders
that the highest-paid executives and most popular
artists have made. Join us to hear these tales of boneheaded ideas and predictions. You, too, will be
thinking, “They should have known better.”
Photography
Philosophy & Religion
F15-32 WHAT TO DO AFTER YOU DIE
Faculty: Zaid Smith
The most surprising thing about dying is discovering
you aren’t really dead. Then what do you do? In this
course, we’ll examine instructions for the afterlife from
the ancient Egyptian, Tibetan, and Sufi “books of the
dead.” We’ll look at the worlds they describe, the
strategies needed for advancement, and their commonalities. We’ll also address the validity of these books—
how could anyone actually know about the hereafter?
The Bhutanese have found that contemplating death is
essential to happiness. The purpose of this inquiry is to
help our lives today, regardless of our beliefs.
F15-35 MOSES: GREATEST PROPHET AND TEACHER
Faculty: Marden Paru
As the most important figure in Judaism, Moses led his
enslaved people out of bondage by performing God’s
miracles. He split the Red Sea and established a mighty
nation out of a dozen rag-tag tribes. As a physician, he
healed diseases under miraculous circumstances.
Ultimately, Moses delivered the Ten Commandments at
Mt. Sinai to benefit the whole world, in spite of dealing
with constant complaints and having to provide food
and water for his followers. This character study will
draw on biblical text and popular commentary to shed
light on Moses and his trek to the Promised Land.
F15-15 EXCITING PHOTO SAFARI
Faculty: Jack Winberg
Digital photography offers endless creative possibilities.
The equipment is affordable, and one can enjoy it at any
level. For high quality, you need to capture images with
your camera set properly, and then edit them. Field trips
are a great opportunity to learn how to better use your
camera. Assigned photographic exercises help focus
your picture taking. We will go on field trips to fascinating local places. Back in class, we will critique, edit,
and enhance our images using appropriate editing
programs. Get your creative juices flowing and elevate
your photography skills. All levels welcome. Learn,
improve, and enjoy!
Psychology
F15-AMI-36 SPIRITUAL PSYCHOLOGY
Location: Anna Maria Island
Starting Date: October 14
Note: Delayed Start Time
Spiritual psychology deals with human beings from the
point of view of their inherent capacity for growth and
change. In previous terms, we have looked at the works
of Eckhart Tolle, Thomas Moore, Jack Kornfield, and
others. This class will be discussion-oriented and will
focus on individual reflections on the topics. Course
readings will be made available online at LLA-SM.org
two weeks before the start of classes.
F15-37 THE EXAMINED LIFE: LANDMARKS OF
PHILOSOPHY
Faculty: Eric Steinberg
F15-WM-40 MANAGING STRESS
Location: Westminster Towers & Shores
Starting Date: October 1
In this course, we will discuss various portions of five
philosophical works: Plato’s Republic, Descartes’
Meditations on First Philosophy, Hume’s An Enquiry
Concerning Human Understanding, Kant’s Foundations
of the Metaphysics of Morals, and Mill’s On Liberty.
These are works that have had great influence on
intellectual thought and the course of philosophy over
time. Among the topics to be considered are justice, the
nature and extent of human knowledge, the credibility
of religious belief, the basis of morality, and forms of
liberty. This course does not presuppose any prior
courses in philosophy or familiarity with the subject.
Even though stress has become a part of our everyday
lives, excessive stress can affect a person’s health and
emotional stability. It can also affect our overall quality
of life by reducing productivity, creating or exacerbating
health problems, and contributing to premature aging.
What can we do about stress in our lives? How do we
deal with it? How do we prevent it? Working through
the lessons in this course will help you understand the
origins of your stress and provide you with a practical
approach for reducing the stress in your life.
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Psychology, continued
F15-47 THE PSYCHOLOGY OF ANCIENT WISDOM
Faculty: David Eisner, Barbara Shocket
How can we live in the present and experience the
wonderment of existence—despite the complex
challenges of our modern times? To explore this
question, we will read the works of two sages—the
Greek tragedian Aeschylus and the Chinese practical
philosopher Lao Tzu. Our aim is to interactively
experience their wisdom in transforming discord and
imbalance into effective psychological insight and
spiritual awareness. We will read The Eumenides, the
third play in Aeschylus’ trilogy The Oresteia (translated
by Robert Fagles), and The Way of Life According to Lao
Tzu, translated by Witter Bynner.
Science
F15-06 LITTLE GREEN MEN
Faculty: Harry Dammers
Are we all there is…or does life abound in the
universe? How about intelligent life? Civilizations,
maybe? Spoiler alert: we don’t know. But we know
much from our perspective on Earth: how stars and
planets form, something of how life started, and how it
evolved. We’re discovering new planets every day, with
the total currently in the thousands. In this course,
you’ll learn how the search for extraterrestrial life (SETI)
is progressing.
F15-24 SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY AND CREATIVE
GENIUS
Faculty: Jan Skalny
Modern societies are heavily dependent on natural
sciences and the resulting technologies. In this course,
we will discuss the most important scientific developments affecting our lives in the 21st century. We will
focus on the exceptional personalities associated with
500 years of exploration: from the realization during
the Renaissance that Earth was not the center of the
universe, through modern understanding of the
cosmos, earth geology, and the expansion of knowledge in physics and chemistry (including the complex
chemistry of life), to exploring and understanding the
mysteries of humankind’s creative genius.
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Science, continued
F15-34 PHYSICS
Faculty: Steve Sandler
This course is for the layperson; no knowledge of
physics or mathematics is required. Just bring your
curiosity about the laws of nature, how they have
shaped our world, and the impact they have on our
everyday activities. How great that impact is may
surprise you! Using ordinary language to explain
equations and formulas, we’ll explore the major theories
of physics—from the beliefs of the ancients (e.g., flat
earth), through Galileo’s observations and Newton’s
laws of motion, to Einstein’s theory of relativity, and
beyond—to quantum mechanics and the possibility of a
“theory of everything.”
F15-42 GERMS
Faculty: Harry Dammers
“It’s a virus.” “You’ve got a bug.” “It’s going around.”
So, what’s a virus? A bug? What’s going around? Why
won’t a shot of penicillin stop this Ebola thing we hear
about? In this class, we will review how microbes were
discovered and become reacquainted with microbiology
pioneers Louis Pasteur, Robert Koch, Alexander Fleming,
and other heroes. We’ll explore the difference between
bacteria and viruses and how they are detected,
identified, and, if need be, killed. And since microbes
evolve faster than we do, we'll investigate researchers’
work to invent new drugs and therapies.
Technology
F15-18 TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES FOR iPAD
Faculty: Gayle Yaverbaum
This course will commence with an introduction to basic
tools and techniques that make your iPad work
efficiently. You will learn to set up the iPad to support
personal interests using Apple’s iOS 8.x, integrating
iCloud technology. We will cover email, messaging,
contacts, calendar operations, iPad camera techniques,
and more. Hands-on practice will help you enjoy the
lessons and retain techniques. Students must bring their
iPads to class to apply features and take full advantage
of the interactive and applied nature of this course.
Instructions for logging on to the USF computer net will
be provided during the first class.
Technology, continued
Writing
F15-38 iPHONE FOR BEGINNERS
Faculty: Alan Freedman
F15-SCF-21 WRITER’S OPEN WORKSHOP
Starting with the basics, you’ll learn to set up your
iPhone and then move on to add dozens of skills to
make your iPhone experience truly amazing. We’ll cover
everything from making and receiving phone calls,
sending and receiving emails, taking pictures, searching
the Internet, keeping a calendar and contact list, and
instant messaging. We’ll also introduce free applications
(“apps”) that will open a world of information and fun,
and add shortcuts and tips that will make using the
iPhone a pleasure! You’ll start this class a beginner, but
you’ll leave a pro...and have great fun along the way!
This open workshop for writers will focus on sharing and
receiving feedback for your creative writing. Participants
will share a written work with the class and receive
feedback on what the others understand the piece to be
about, what is working well in the writing, and what
areas could use clarification or correction. The workshop
is open to works of creative fiction and non-fiction,
including memoir. Participants should have at least two
pieces that are far enough through the drafting stage to
benefit from constructive feedback. The schedule and
method for sharing will be discussed at the first meeting.
F15-49 iPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY
Faculty: Alan Freedman
F15-39 WRITERS’ WORKSHOP
Faculty: Bill Andrews and Helga Harris
Note: Extended Time
It’s said that the best camera in the world is the one
you have with you. With your iPhone in your pocket or
purse, you’ll never miss those once-in-a-lifetime photo
opportunities or the chance to capture a family or
vacation memory. In this class, you’ll learn how to
compose and take extraordinarily good pictures and
videos, edit them to perfection, and store them for
convenient viewing and printing. No prior photographic
experience is necessary and only modest iPhone understanding. Just bring your iPhone and an interest in
learning how to use the remarkable photographic tool
you carry every day!
Like to write but have no one with whom to share your
work? In this workshop, members read their finished
work or work-in-progress and then have it critiqued (not
criticized!) by others. The constructive feedback acts as a
motivating factor for you to edit your writing or to start
it up again. Writers of all experience levels are welcome.
All genres are embraced. This class offers a nonthreatening experience amidst a group of like-minded
individuals. If you are prepared to read at the first class,
please bring fifteen copies for the rest of the class.
HELP LLA AS YOU SHOP ONLINE—AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO YOU
If you are an online shopper, consider opening
an AmazonSmile account to help the Lifelong
Learning Academy as you shop.
An AmazonSmile account is a special
arrangement with Amazon which allows you
to designate a charity to receive 0.5% of any
eligible purchases you make.
There is no additional cost to you.
AmazonSmile doesn’t add a charge to your
purchases. It merely agrees to make a
donation to the organization you have
designated.
To learn more about
AmazonSmile, go to
www.Smile.Amazon.com.
How to Create an AmazonSmile Account Which
Selects LLA As Your Charity
1. You need an Amazon account or an Amazon Prime account. If you don’t already
have one, create a regular Amazon account at www.Amazon.com.
2. After you have created an account with Amazon, go to
www.Smile.Amazon.com.
3. Log in to your Amazon account, if not automatically logged in.
4. On the Amazon Smile screen, see Select a Charity on the right hand side of the
screen.
5. Use the Search line to type in “Lifelong Learning Academy.” Then click on
Search.
6. Choose Lifelong Learning Academy – Sarasota from the choices. Then click on
Select. After you have selected LLA, your Smile Account (at
www.Smile.Amazon.com) will automatically use LLA as your charity.
7. Every time you purchase from Amazon, go to www.Smile.Amazon.com to shop
and place your order. Amazon will then donate 0.5% of your purchase to LLA.
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OFF-CAMPUS LOCATIONS—COURSES AND LECTURES
LLA on Anna Maria Island (AMI)
Academy East (SCF)
Course Offering
Lifelong Learning Academy East Campus at State College of
Florida, Lakewood Ranch, 7131 Professional Pkwy E.
(For directions, visit: www.LLA-SM.org.)
•F15-AMI-36 Spiritual Psychology
Wednesdays, 1:15–2:45; 6 sessions (Details p. 19)
EINSTEIN’S CIRCLE ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND
The Studio at Gulf and Pine, 10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria Island
(For directions, visit: www.LLA-SM.org.) Einstein’s Circle
discussions are FREE! No prior registration required.
11 a.m-12:30 p.m. Wednesdays
Einstein’s Circle is a place where people gather to engage in an
open exchange of ideas.
SCHEDULE:
Sept. 30 How can the relationship between the police and the Black
community be improved? Is there discrimination in how Black
people are treated? Who’s at fault: the police or the community?
Should police wear body cameras?
Oct. 7 Is this all there is, or is there an afterlife? Either way, are you
prepared?
Oct. 21 Healthy living: individually, nationally, and globally. What can/
should we do?
Oct. 28 Is fracking safe? Is our drinking water at risk? Does fracking
lead to minor tremors? Is this a good energy source?
Nov. 11 Stem cell use and genetic engineering: bright promise for
curing illnesses and cancer. What are exciting breakthroughs and
possible risks?
Nov. 18 Giving our money, time, or talents: what charities do you
most admire? Which do you have a problem with? How do you
support worthwhile causes and institutions that make life better?
AMI LECTURE SERIES
Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Holmes
Beach (For directions, visit: www.LLA-SM.org.) Lectures are free to
members. Non-member fee: $5 each; $8 for two lectures.
•The Enneagram: Path to Self-Discovery
Presented by Mark Stuart
Wednesday, Oct. 14, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
The Enneagram system of self-discovery offers a dynamic approach
to understanding one’s self on a deeper level. By examining the
three centers of intelligence, the nine different personality types,
plus instinctual variants, individuals can use the Enneagram system
to provide accurate and objective views of the patterns that structure
human personality.
•Nature and the Beach
Presented by Alice Newlon
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Ever wonder what natural and human forces are at work on the
beach? What are some of the plants and animals that make their
home on the beach? What creatures are living in plain view and
what others are hiding? You’ll get these answers and learn a lot
more about our beautiful beaches during this discussion. After the
presentation, you are invited to join us for an optional beach walk.
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Course Offerings
•F15-SCF-21 Writer’s Open Workshop
Tuesdays, 11:00-12:20; 8 sessions (Details p. 21)
•F15-SCF-25 Reading As a Writer: Ernest Hemingway
Tuesdays, 1:00 -2:20; 8 sessions (Details p. 18)
•F15-SCF-26 The History of Rock & Roll: 1947-1977
Faculty: Jordan Shifrin, Tony Moon
Tuesdays, 1:00 -2:20; 8 sessions (Details p. 17)
•F15-SCF-44 Parlez-Vous Français?
Thursdays, 11:00 - 12:20, 6 sessions (Details p. 17)
•F15-SCF-45 The Great Directors
Faculty: Jordan Shifrin
Thursdays, 11:00-12:50; 4 sessions. (Details p. 14)
Westminster Towers & Shores (WM)
1533 4th Ave. W., Bradenton
(For directions, visit: www.LLA-SM.org.)
Course Offerings
•F15-WM-27 Plagues and Pandemics
Faculty: Herbert Kaufman
Tuesdays, 1:00-2:20; 6 sessions (Details p. 16)
•F15-WM-40 Managing Stress
Thursdays: 10-11:20; 7 sessions (Details p. 19)
Lectures Sponsored by
Westminster Towers & Shores
(Free and open to the public)
•“Film Noir”
Presented by Jordan Shifrin
Thursday, Oct. 1; 2:30-4 p.m.
•“Psychology of Ancient Wisdom”
Presented by David Eisner and Barbara Shocket
Tuesday Oct. 6; 1-2:20 p.m.
•“Scientific Discovery and Creative Genius”
Presented by Jan Skalny
Thursday, Oct. 15; 1-2 p.m.
ABOUT OUR ACADEMY FACULTY
Bill Andrews taught English and creative writing in
independent prep schools in St. Louis, Chicago, and
New Orleans. He is a graduate of Yale University, with
a B.A. in English, and Northwestern University, with a
master’s in social policy and school administration.
Anne Arsenault is a graduate of Smith College,
with an M.A. from Columbia University (on a
Woodrow Wilson Fellowship) and an Ed.D. from
Boston University (on a Women’s Leadership
Fellowship). She was first director and one of the
founders of the Senior Academy, now known as the
Lifelong Learning Academy.
Monroe Brett taught U.S. history, world studies,
and advanced placement economics at Eleanor
Roosevelt High School in Beltsville, MD, where in
2001 he was selected as the school’s best teacher. He
holds a B.A. in history and a master’s in secondary
social studies education from The George
Washington University (DC).
Diane Browne-Sterdt earned a bachelor’s degree
in psychology at Temple University and a master’s
degree in clinical educational psychology at the
University of Rhode Island. After spending thirty-four
years as a school psychologist, she taught a short
story course at Marist College’s Center for Lifetime
Studies for eleven years before moving to Florida.
Albert H. Cohen has a B.A. in music history from
Brooklyn College. A classical music critic for more
than thirty-five years in NY and NJ, he has contributed to many Florida newspapers. He is a member of
the Music Critics Association of North America and
spent thirteen years as its managing director.
Art Day is a senior portfolio manager at Day Hagan
Asset Management and has more than thirty years of
experience as a financial advisor. Art received a
bachelor’s degree at Baldwin Wallace College (OH).
Harry Dammers taught science for over forty years
at the secondary and community college levels and
also lectured and conducted workshops in
community venues. He has a B.S. in biology with a
chemistry minor from St. John’s University (NYC) and
a master’s in biology from Adelphi University (NY).
Robert de Warren is an international ballet director,
choreographer, and designer. He has directed a
number of companies, including La Scala Theatre
Ballet in Milan, and was artistic director of the
Sarasota Ballet for thirteen years. His memoir,
Destiny’s Waltz—In Step With Giants, covers his
artistic journey.
Steven Derfler has been researching and teaching
about ancient civilizations for over forty years. A
recently retired professor, he is the director of
Educational Resources, Inc., a consulting firm. He has
a B.A. in anthropology/archaeology/Jewish studies (Tel
Aviv University/University of Minnesota) and a Ph.D.
in classics and archaeology (University of Minnesota).
David Eisner, Psy.D., NCPsyA, is a Modern Freudian
psychoanalyst. He offers a series of interactive
seminars that encourage participants to explore and
integrate the gifts of art, music, literature, cinema,
and psychology into deeper appreciation of self, soul,
and perspective on the complexities of everyday life.
Alan Freedman, a communications and public
affairs professional with a degree in journalism from
Boston University, has taught nearly 150 LLA students
how to use their iPhones with skill and confidence.
He has an abiding interest in furthering others’ ability
to get all they can out of today’s electronic devices.
Robert Gary represented the interests of Muslim
prisoners as an attorney in the federal penal system.
He later studied the Koran and traveled in the
Mideast, meeting policymakers and religious leaders.
He earned a J.D. from Case Western Reserve
University (OH) and an L.L.M. in criminal justice from
New York University.
Bonnie Garvey supervised the care of many patients
as a charge nurse at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. She
was a clinical instructor there and at MCC (now State
College of Florida). She graduated from nursing
school in Pittsburgh and earned a B.S. in nursing and
a master’s in public health at USF.
Stephen Gillum has studied and practiced
meditation for more than thirty-five years, including
considerable time in India where his mentors were
leading authorities in the field. He now practices his
own non-theistic style that fuses Eckhart Tolle, Zen,
and yoga, with the focus on relaxing and observing
the mind.
Mark Gladstone was an assistant professor and film
lecturer at Upsala College (NJ) and is an author of
books and articles on film. He holds a B.F.A. from
New York University’s Institute of Film and Television,
an M.A. in communications and technology from
NYU, and an M.L.S. from Rutgers University (NJ).
Don Hagan has a varied background of more than
twenty-five years in institutional money management.
Currently, he is a co-founder and director of research
at Day Hagan Asset Management. Don holds a B.A. in
economics from the University of Florida as well as
the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.
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Helga Harris graduated from Pratt Institute and
worked in the fashion industry for over forty years in
NYC. Now, writing is her first love. She is the author
of Dear Helga, Dear Ruth; We Were There; Susie ...
WAIT! and Nothing Is Forever, as well as short fiction
and numerous newspaper and magazine articles.
Herbert Kaufman received his A.B. from Princeton
and M.D. from Harvard Medical School. A professor
of ophthalmology, pharmacology, and microbiology,
he served as chairman of the Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, University of Florida,
and at LSU Medical Center, where he was also
director of research at the LSU Eye Center.
Tony Moon was an artist, songwriter, producer,
publisher, and agent during his long, multi-faceted
career in the music business. A royalty check from a
Beatles release launched his second career as
chef/owner of a successful Nashville restaurant. He
currently does music research for Sarasota’s West
Coast Black Theater Troupe, but only cooks for family
and friends!
Alice Newlon is a retired CPA from Columbus, Ohio,
who has lived on Anna Maria Island and in Bradenton
for the last eight years. She is an avid biker, kayaker,
hiker, and lover of the outdoors. Alice is a Certified
Florida Master Naturalist.
Robert Klosterman, CEO and chief investment
officer of White Oaks Investment Management, Inc.,
is a recognized financial expert by CNBC, Worth,
Mutual Fund Magazine, Medical Economics, and
many other publications. He is a Certified Financial
Planner® and holds the Family Wealth Advising
certificate from the Family Firm Institute.
Marden Paru is dean and co-founder of the
Sarasota Liberal Yeshiva, a Jewish studies institute. He
earned a B.A. in sociology and political science at
University of Tulsa, an M.A. at University of Chicago’s
School of Social Service Administration, and was a
doctoral fellow and faculty member at Brandeis
University.
Andre Krauss, a research fellow at the Institute of
Sociology of the Romanian Academy, holds
doctorates in history of art from the University of
Gothenburg, Sweden and social psychology from the
University of Bucharest. He has lived and worked in
Central Europe, Israel, Sweden, and the U.S., and
speaks six languages fluently.
Gary Rosenfeld has maintained a private therapy
practice in Florida for forty-five years and has taught
assertiveness in adult education classes at several
Broward County (FL) schools. He has a Ph.D.
(Southwest University in New Orleans) and an M.S.
(Nova University) in counseling psychology, and a B.S.
(Columbia University) in pharmacy.
Bob Latessa is a financial advisor with Morgan
Stanley Wealth Management. He earned a B.A. in
government from Harvard University. He is a native of
Bradenton and is the head wrestling coach for St.
Stephen’s Episcopal School.
Lauren Rudd, with forty years of Wall Street
experience, is president of Rudd International Asset
Management. He is a syndicated newspaper
columnist and recognized public speaker. He has a
bachelor of science in economics and computer
science from the University of Maryland and did
graduate work at Wharton and USF.
Judith Levine has photographed the art of Tibet,
West Africa, Egypt, and Indonesia. She creates limited
edition jewelry and owns Phoenix Art Workshops,
providing art talks and workshops. Her B.A. is in art
and art education; her M.F.A. is in visual arts from
Montclair State University (NJ), where she was on the
art education faculty.
Peter Mermin has a B.A. in philosophy from Antioch
College, an M.A. in psychology from the New School
for Social Research, and a Ph.D. in psychology from
Union Institute. He taught at Southampton College
and Suffolk Community College on Long Island for
thirty-four years. He actively promotes humanistic and
spiritual values.
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Steve Sandler began as an aerospace scientist. He
later was a director at Computing and Software
Corporation, and a vice president at Computer
Communications Networks. He co-founded AIT
Corporation (border-control systems). He earned a
B.S. in astronautics at New York University and an
M.S. in astrodynamics at Brooklyn Polytechnic
Institute.
Jordan Shifrin, a retired attorney, is a film buff and
devotee of American history and culture. Previous LLA
courses include The Great American Musical,
Hitchcock, Cowboys and Indians, and Cops and
Robbers. He has history degrees from the University
of Illinois and a J.D. from John Marshall Law School
(Chicago).
Barbara Shocket, M.S., LMHC, Florida licensed
mental health counselor, focuses on a Jungian and
metaphysical approach to personal growth. She
teaches interactive classes at LLA and the CG Jung
Society that promote insight into self and soul by
synthesizing art, literature, and psychology. B.A.,
English, University of Texas; M.S., counseling
psychology, University of Miami (FL).
Betty Silberman, native French and Yiddish
speaker from Montreal, has taught both languages
at Berklee College of Music, Tufts Experimental
College, and Hebrew College. She has performed
worldwide as a professional singer and actress, and
is a graduate of the Boston Conservatory of Music.
Jan Skalny was born and educated in Central
Europe, earning a Ph.D. in chemical engineering/
materials science. After an early academic career in
Czechoslovakia and research in the U.K., he settled in
the U.S., where he spent most of his professional life
in the fields of materials research and research
management.
Joel Tanner is a professional with over forty years
in the graphic arts and advertising fields. He has
graduate degrees from New York University and
Pratt Institute. He has taught at the Ringling School
of Art and Design, Stamford public schools in
Connecticut, and the Lifelong Learning Academy.
Regan Teague has been with Day Hagan Asset
Management for three years and has been involved
in the markets for more than seven years while
managing large endowment funds and derivative
and currency trading. Regan received a bachelor’s
degree at Ashland University (OH) and is pursuing
his CFA.
Herbert Waltzer earned his doctorate from New
York University, where he also taught. He is
professor emeritus of political science at Miami
University (OH), where he was department chair,
dean of the graduate school, dean of research, and
associate provost. He has also been an election
analyst for CBS News.
Zaid Smith has a Ph.D. in neuroscience from the
University of Virginia, an M.S. in psychobiology from
University of California Irvine, a B.A. in psychology
from Yale, and a sheepskin and teaching robes from
the Sufi Order International. He is a Sheik (certified
teacher) in the Sufi Order International.
Colleen White is a silversmith, lapidary, enamalist,
and PMC artist. She loves sharing her skills with
jewelry enthusiasts. Colleen has been published in
Studio PMC, PolymerCAFÉ Magazine, Metal Clay
Today magazine, Metal Clay Artist magazine, and
1000 Beads by Lark Books. See her work at
www.cwhitejewelry.com.
Charles Sprandel earned a B.A. in history and
political science from Albion College (MI) and an
M.S. in Japanese studies and comparative education
from University of Michigan. He taught English at
Meisei University in Tokyo, philosophy of education
at University of Toledo (OH), and served as an
adjunct professor at Kenyon College (OH).
Jack Winberg has degrees in medicine, biochemistry, and microbiology. He taught at the University
of Illinois and Northwestern and is an awardwinning professional photographer. He exhibits,
judges photo contests, and lectures to photo
groups. He is president of Digital Photo Artists, and
was once a cellist with the Minneapolis Symphony.
Eric Steinberg received his Ph.D. in philosophy
from Columbia University. He taught full-time for
more than three decades at Brooklyn College, where
he was a tenured professor and served as chair of
the philosophy department and associate provost.
He has also published numerous articles and reviews
for philosophical journals.
Eric Sheridan Wyatt is an author, podcaster,
blogger, and educator. He received a B.S. in
education from Ball State University (OH) and an
M.F.A. in fiction writing from Queens University of
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Wyoming.
Mark Stuart has a B.S. degree from Long Island
University and a M.Ed. in counseling and psychological services from Springfield College (MA). His
teaching and business experience prompted his
interest in personality types, and several years ago,
he discovered and began to study the Enneagram
system.
Gayle Yaverbaum, professor emerita at
Pennsylvania State University, was director of
information technology programs at Penn State
Harrisburg and a teacher of information technology
for over twenty-five years. The winner of several
national teaching awards, she holds a bachelor’s in
business (Penn State), and a master’s and a Ph.D. in
computer science (Temple University).
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