OLLI@CSUMB Spring 2016

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
California State University, Monterey Bay
An adventure in intellectual, cultural, and social exploration
for adults age 50 and better.
The Neuroscience of Mindfulness and Healing • A Singing Class for All
The Philosophy of Perception • Spring Wildflowers • Ukraine’s Impact on Russia and the West
Masters of Photography • California’s 2016 Primary Election • and More!
OLLI@CSUMB
Spring 2016
Welcome to OLLI@CSUMB!
About OLLI
Welcome to OLLI@CSUMB, CSU
Monterey Bay’s lifelong learning
community. OLLI is an educational
program for adults age 50 and
better who are eager to explore
traditional and new areas of
knowledge—without exams or
grades.
At OLLI, members explore subjects
that embrace history, science, the
arts, current events, and much
more, through interaction with
outstanding faculty and a vibrant
community of learners.
OLLI@CSUMB is one of more
than 100 Osher Lifelong Learning
Institutes nationwide and is made
possible thanks to the generous
support of The Bernard Osher
Foundation, in-kind support from
Cal State Monterey Bay, membership
fees and donations.
In recognition of the tireless
efforts of the CSUMB community,
with spe­cial thanks to:
Cover Image:
Salinas Slice, Randall Sexton
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Not long ago, leafing through a collection of past course
catalogs, I found myself heartened by the fact that OLLI@
CSUMB has established a tradition of assembling an eclectic
mix of courses that is driven, not by the program, but by the
richness and diversity of our members’ interests.
As we prepare to enter 2016, I invite you to join me in moving
forward by taking a moment to look back on where we came
from, what we’ve accomplished, and to celebrate all of the
hard work our faculty, volunteers, and staff have contributed
to our original vision of providing opportunities to experience
the joy of learning.
This semester, we are so fortunate to be able to offer courses
at the University’s new first-rate venue and the site of the
National Steinbeck Center. With this new location, California
State University, Monterey Bay at Oldtown Salinas, and an
enticing blend of past successes and new offerings, you’ll have
more options and opportunities to indulge your passion for
learning than ever before.
So here’s to looking back to the future. Thanks to you, a banner
past has paved the way to even more great things in the days
to come.
Warmest regards,
Michele Crompton
Director, OLLI@CSUMB
About the images...
Randall Sexton’s exquisite oil painting, Salinas Slice, adorns our front
cover and perfectly sets the theme for the first-class images that
appear inside. Each of these images was created using the timehonored process of etching in which artists create directly on a metal
plate, yielding prints that are unparalleled in depth and beauty. The
inclusion of this artwork would not have been possible without the
tireless effort, perseverance and considerable charm of Nancy Dodds.
Nancy, along with her canine co-pilot Cosmo, is the proprietor of
the Nancy Dodds Gallery in Carmel and we are so grateful for the
opportunity to have many of her gallery’s prized works appear within
these pages.
Our deepest thanks to the artists for allowing us to share their talent,
vision and passion: Stephanie Martin, Stephen McMillan, Randall Sexton,
Anita Toney and Beth Van Hoesen.
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We’re Thankful
Time flies when you’re having fun,
acting with purpose and creating
enriching experiences. We couldn’t let
this moment pass without recognizing
those volunteers and partners whose
hard work and tireless support keep
OLLI@CSUMB at the forefront of
lifelong learning.
Ambassador Council
Brenda Aronowitz, David Epel,
Karen Kadushin, Jeff Munks,
George Riley and Doug Wilhelm
Development
Raimie Kriste, Eileen Tremain and
Malcolm Weintraub
Community Partners
Carl Cherry Center for the Arts, Carmel
Valley Manor, Center for Photographic
Art, and the World Affairs Council of
Monterey Bay
Special Thanks
Carolyn Barber, Mary Barrett,
Walt Beam, Mary Conway, Gin Dunoho,
Nan Farrell, Barbara and David Ford,
Carol Johnson, George Kriste, Carol
Robles, Jennifer Stone, Lena Truong,
Donna VanNoy, Sandra Weaver,
Joan Weiner, Richard Willis,
Chris Wood and Michael Zury
Membership Options
OLLI@CSUMB is a membership organization with three
levels of membership—Full Plum, Mini-Plum and Basic.
Membership is critical to our success and sustainability as it
helps support dynamic quality programming and builds an
inquiring and stimulating community of adults. Our Plum
packages best support the program and offer premium value.
Full Plum Members (Fall 2015/Spring 2016)
If you purchased a Full Plum Package in Fall 2015, you are
eligible to enroll in up to 5 courses in the Spring Term at no
additional cost.
Fall 2015 Mini-Plum Members
All Fall Mini-Plum Packages have expired. Please enroll as a
Spring Mini-Plum or Basic Member.
Spring 2016 Mini-Plum Membership – $105
Includes Spring Term membership, plus…
• Up to 3 courses, Spring Term
• Discounts to CSUMB World Theater and athletic events
• Free OLLI lectures & events
Basic Membership
As a courtesy, we offer enrollment in our individual offerings.
Register for the course(s) that interest you. For new
members, the first $30 in course fees will be applied to a
Spring Term membership. No additional fees apply. Includes
free admission to select OLLI events and advance notice of
new courses.
OLLI Annual Fund
Make a Gift, Make a Difference!
OLLI@CSUMB is a financially self-sustaining program that
receives no state funding. Fees paid by our members and
interest from our endowment finance a portion – but not all
– of our costs. When you make a contribution to OLLI you
join a special group of people whose financial support keeps
our fees low and our programming vibrant. Please help
ensure that OLLI remains strong and ready to embrace our
next chapter with a tax-deductible donation.
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End of the Road, Stephen McMillan
The Many Indias of E. M. Forster and
Jhumpa Lahiri
The Neuroscience of Mindfulness and
Healing
E. M. Forster’s novel, Passage to India, explores India
under the colonial rule of England. Its characters, both
English and Indian, suffer through terrible muddles
caused by vast cultural misunderstandings. Jhumpa
Lahiri’s short story collection, Interpreter of Maladies,
probes the experiences of first- and second-generation
Indians who, after the end of British colonial rule,
have moved to the United States. Join us as we read
and analyze Forster’s novel and Lahiri’s short stories,
making connections wherever we can. Topics of
discussion will include colonialism, post-colonialism,
caste systems, religion, cross-cultural communication,
and gender.
In recent years, there has been a great deal of interest
in the practice of mindfulness as a means to improve
well-being and to alleviate mental and physical
disorders. A wealth of scientific evidence has developed
to advance our understanding of how mindfulness
affects the activity, structure and function of our brains
within a new field called contemplative neuroscience.
Dr. Neary, an internationally known neuroscientist,
will take participants on a fascinating exploration of
these recent findings to learn how we can utilize basic
principles of neuroscience—such as neuroplasticity and
stress resilience—to enhance our health and well-being.
Dates: Fridays, Jan. 22, 29; Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26
(6 sessions)
Time: 10:00am – noon
Place: OLLI@CSUMB
Fee: $60
Renee Curry, PhD is a recognized scholar of twentieth
and twenty-first century literature and film. Dr. Curry
is a full professor in the Division of Humanities and
Communication at Cal State Monterey Bay and the
former dean of the College of Arts, Humanities, and
Social Sciences.
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Dates: Wednesdays, Jan. 27; Feb. 3, 10, 17
(4 sessions)
Time: 10:00am – noon
Place: OLLI@CSUMB
Fee: $45
Joseph T. Neary, PhD has held positions at Massachusetts
General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Marine
Biological Laboratory, University of Miami School of
Medicine and VA Medical Center. He has published
100 research and review papers on the mechanisms of
learning, memory, neuroendocrinology, and traumatic
brain injury.
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A Singing Class for All
Great Decisions Discussion Group
A special opportunity for singers of all levels and
types, from country-western to classical, to be
guided by international opera singer Louis Lebherz.
Using exercises and demonstrations, Mr. Lebherz will
teach proper vocal techniques to strengthen and to
preserve voices; and, with his accompanist, will help
singers select songs that fit them best. At the end of
the course, participants will have the opportunity to
perform in a low-stress recital open to friends and
family members.
The Foreign Policy Association, a non-profit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to inspiring the
American public to learn more about the world, has
published its 2016 Briefing Book that examines eight
critical topics. In this popular moderated discussion
group, participants will read a chapter before
discussing the topic at hand. Group members will
be encouraged to share their knowledge and views,
but just listening is fine too. OLLI@CSUMB and the
World Affairs Council of Monterey Bay present this
course jointly.
Dates: Wednesdays, Jan. 27; Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24;
Mar. 2 (6 sessions)
Time: 3:00 – 5:00pm*
(Mar. 2 will meet from 5:00 – 7:00pm)
Place: OLLI@CSUMB
Fee: $60
Louis Lebherz was the principal dramatic bass for the
Los Angeles Opera for nearly two decades. He also
served as artist-in-residence at Chapman University
and Saint Mary’s College of California.
The Writers’ Collaborative
Whether a novice or a professional, all writers need
a safe place to share their work. Join an inspiring
community of fellow writers and receive constructive
and caring feedback that will help you produce your
best work. Roxan McDonald is an experienced
facilitator who intersperses craft talks seamlessly
within the supportive format. She encourages writers
to dig deep, challenge the critical voice and develop
their personal writing style. All genres welcome.
Topics include: Middle East Alliances; The Rise of ISIS;
The Future of Kurdistan; Migration; The Koreas; The
United Nations; Climate Change; Cuba and the U.S.
Dates:
Mondays, Jan. 25; Feb. 8, 22; Mar. 7, 21;
Apr. 4, 18, 25 (8 sessions)
Groups: (A) 2:00 – 3:30pm -or- (B) 4:00 – 5:30pm
Place: OLLI@CSUMB
Fee:
$25 (cost of Briefing Book)
Fred Lawson worked as an executive in the mining
industry and as a consultant worldwide. He received
his education at the University of Illinois and the
Stanford School of Business. Fred served in WWII and
in the Korean conflict, ultimately rising to the rank of
Commanding General of the 91st Division.
Session A: Thursdays, Jan. 28; Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25; Mar. 3 (6 sessions)
Session B: Thursdays, Mar. 24, 31; Apr. 7, 14, 21, Apr. 28 (6 sessions)
Time: 9:30am – 12:30pm
Place:
OLLI@CSUMB
Fee: $70 per session
Roxan McDonald has dedicated herself to helping
people find their voice both on the page and in their
lives. Roxan won the Mary Lonnberg Smith Award
in poetry and currently teaches writing workshops
in Santa Cruz and Moss Landing.
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Leeks, Beth Van Hoesen | Photo Credit: M. Lee Fatherree
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Catching Z’s: The Physiology and
Disorders of Sleep
Shakespeare’s As You Like It & Twelfth
Night
While we spend one third of our lives in sleep, why
we need it still remains somewhat of a mystery. For
instance, what happens physiologically when we get
sleepy? Does everyone need the same amount?
And, why do we seem to dream less as we age, and
even seem to need less sleep?
Two of Shakespeare’s most beloved plays, these works
explore romantic comedy in all its hues. As You like
It’s genius lies not so much in its entertaining plot,
but in its characters who include Shakespeare’s most
engaging heroine, Rosalind, one in a line of witty and
confident women who people the Bard’s comedies.
Join us for a fascinating look at the intricacies of sleep,
with excursions into circadian rhythms, disruptive
elements such as graveyard shifts and jet lag, drug
and psychological effects, sleep disorders, and the
advantages of napping.
Dates: Tuesday, Jan. 26 and Thursday, Jan. 28
(2 sessions)
Time: 4:00 – 6:00pm
Place: OLLI@CSUMB
Fee: $30
Roger Luckenbach, PhD is an Emeritus Professor of
Biology and former Director of the Biotechnology
and Honors Science programs at Fresno City College.
During his four decades in higher education, he also
taught and conducted research at the University
of California, Santa Cruz and the Smithsonian. For
years, he penned the “Roger’s World” column for the
Monterey Coast Weekly.
Twelfth Night has long been considered Shakespeare’s
“most perfect comedy.” Written soon after As You
Like It, “its mood is delicately poised. While the title
promises carnival misrule, what the play delivers is
grave and searching as well as riotously funny.” In this
three-session course, we will view scenes from the
highly acclaimed Globe Theatre production of Twelfth
Night starring Mark Rylance as well as a performance
of As You Like It filmed at the famed Stratford Festival
in Ontario.
Dates: Tuesdays, Feb. 2, 9, 16 (3 sessions)
Time: 9:30am – noon
Place: OLLI@CSUMB
Fee: $40
Allston James has taught literature for over 30 years.
His most recent play, Suribachi, was winner of the
2015 British Theatre Challenge in London.
National Security and U.S. Foreign Policy
Former Naval War College professor and current Congressional candidate Casey Lucius presents an in-depth look at
how U.S. national interests dictate foreign policy. This four-session offering will focus on six vital national interests:
homeland security, freedom of the seas, cyber security, space access, economics and trade, and energy access.
A review of the President’s National Security Strategy will reveal how all tools of national power are employed to
advance these critical interests. In addition, an examination of the National Intelligence Council’s “Global Trends
2030” report will uncover future challenges for the U.S. and its allies.
Dates: Tuesdays, Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23 (4 sessions)
Time: 3:00 – 4:30pm
Place: OLLI@CSUMB
Fee:
$45
Casey Lucius, PhD earned her doctorate in Political Science from the University of Hawaii and her Master’s
degree in National Security Affairs from the Naval Postgraduate School. She has taught at the Naval War College
at NPS and at Hanoi University. Dr. Lucius served as a Naval Intelligence Officer for seven years and worked at
the U.S Embassy in Hanoi, Vietnam. She is a member of the Pacific Grove City Council and a candidate for the
U.S. House of Representatives.
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Creative Writing: The Basics and
Beyond
Whether taken as an introductory course or a refresher,
this offering will examine the critical tools used by
writers of memoir or fiction, including point-of-view,
characterization, dialogue, dramatic scenes, plot arc,
theme, pacing, and more. Participants will learn
how to use these tools effectively through exercises,
prompts, and analyses of well-known literature. Insight
will also be given on how to find one’s Muse and how
to give and receive constructive criticism in a group
setting.
Dates: Fridays, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26 (4 sessions)
Time: 1:00 – 4:00pm
Place: OLLI@CSUMB
Fee: $60
Martin Dodd is an accomplished writer of short fiction,
as evidenced by wins and recognition in numerous
writing contests, both local and international.
Roxan McDonald won the Mary Lonnberg Smith
Award in poetry. She is an assistant teacher with
award-winning poet Ellen Bass at Esalen Institute.
Impact of the Drought on Bird
Migration
While the recent drought cycle in California has
presented a number of challenges to the annual
migratory movement by Northern Hemisphere nesting
birds, it’s important to understand that migration
involves many factors well removed from the state’s
drought area. Wildlife expert Bruce Elliott examines
what drives our West Coast migration pattern and
outlines probable variations to the pattern caused
by both the drought and the upcoming “El Nino”
phenomenon.
Date: Thursday, Feb. 4 (1 session)
Time: 2:00 – 4:30pm
Place: OLLI@CSUMB
Fee: $20
Bruce Elliott is a retired Senior Biologist for the
California Department of Fish and Wildlife and
considered by many to be the preeminent wildlife
guide in Monterey County.
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Suffolk Sheep, Beth
Van Hoesen
Photo Credit: M.
Lee Fatherree
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and Beth Van
Hoesen Adams
Trust
Impressionism – From Paris to
Monterey
Impressionism took the art world by storm beginning
in late 19th-century France. The movement reached
American shores a few decades later and spread
rapidly to California. Join us for an enriching
overview of Impressionism and learn why this once
unconventional style continues to have massive appeal.
Specific attention will be paid to the characteristics
of Impressionism versus other movements as well
as the differences between French and American
Impressionism. The course will conclude with a
private tour of Armin Hansen: The Artful Voyage at
the Monterey Museum of Art where participants will
view firsthand the Impressionist movement woven
into the Monterey landscape.
Talks:
Field:
Time:
Fee:
Mondays, Feb. 1, 8, 22 (3 sessions)
OLLI@CSUMB
Monday, Feb. 29 (1 session)
Monterey Museum of Art
10:00am – noon
$45
Lew Aytes is a professional sculptor and workshop
leader specializing in portraiture, installations and
kinetic art. His work is currently featured in the
touring exhibit, “Steinbeck: The Art of Fiction,” and
the exhibition, “Hunger to Hope,” which focuses on
the Irish Famine.
Ami Davis is Director of Education and Community
Partnerships at the Monterey Museum of Art. In
her nearly two decades as a museum educator, Ami
has served a number of institutions including the J.
Paul Getty Museum, the Orange County Museum of
Art, the San Jose Museum of Art and the Santa Cruz
Museum of Art and History.
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Cassavetes + Rowlands: An
Independent Cinematic Collaboration
John Cassavetes, the spiritual godfather of American
independent filmmaking, steered a courageous course
freelancing on the fringes of the studio system. Similar
to Orson Welles, Cassavetes used a successful acting
career to further his filmmaking efforts, which have
become independent film classics. His films stress
profound and strenuous relationships, which mirrored
his 35-year marriage to actress Gena Rowlands. Both
were striking, intelligent, talented, passionate and
fiercely autonomous. These traits are revealed in the
ten movies in which he directed and she starred in.
Four Crowns, Stephanie Martin
Steinbeck and World War II
After Pearl Harbor, John Steinbeck was fully engaged
as an American patriot. He felt that writers should
commit themselves to their country, and he did so
wholeheartedly, offering to write anything that would
further the war effort.
In this course, we’ll discuss Steinbeck’s views on
Japanese internment (he was the first writer to offer
a written protest), his commitment to America’s role
in the war as well as his diverse projects during this
period including film, fiction, drama, journalism and
photography. Works to be examined include The
Moon is Down (book, play, film – 1942), Lifeboat (film
– 1944), Once There Was a War (dispatches written
in 1943 – published in 1958), and A Russian Journal
(nonfiction – 1948).
Dates: Tuesdays, Mar. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (5 sessions)
The course will feature five of their cinematic
collaborations: Minnie and Moskowitz (1971), A
Woman Under the Influence (1974), Opening Night
(1977), Gloria (1980) and Love Streams (1984); and
the 1982 film Tempest which starred both and was
directed by Paul Mazursky.
Dates: Thursdays, Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Apr. 7
(6 sessions)
Time: 3:00 – 6:00pm
Place: Carl Cherry Center for the Arts
Fee: $60
Malcolm Weintraub, Carmel resident and inveterate
cineaste, is a devotee of film studies paying special
attention to cinema thematics. His popular series
include “Adaptation: Short Story to Feature Film,”
“Movies on Movies,” “Satirical Anti-War Cinema,”
and more.
Time: 10:00am – noon
Place: OLLI@CSUMB
Fee: $60
Susan Shillinglaw, PhD is a Professor of English
at San Jose State University and the Director of
the National Steinbeck Center. She has published
extensively on John Steinbeck and her most
recent work, Carol and John Steinbeck: Portrait
of a Marriage, is available from the University of
Nevada Press.
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Iris Douglasiana, Stephanie Martin
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Climate Change – Facts and Concerns
Climate change could have a devastating impact
around the globe, including severe droughts and
storms, and forced evacuations from vulnerable
coastal areas. This two-part offering will focus on
current data surrounding climate change such as
land and ocean warming, animal migration, and coral
bleaching. Feedback loops that might lead to climate
tipping points will also be discussed. The course will
conclude with an examination of potential solutions
including geoengineering and a revenue-neutral
carbon tax.
Dates: Wednesdays, Mar. 2, 9 (2 sessions)
Time: 10:00am – noon
Place: OLLI@CSUMB
Fee: $30
K. Jeffrey Johnson, PhD earned a doctorate in chemistry
from Washington State University, and taught at the
University of Pittsburgh for over a decade. Dr. Johnson
then enjoyed a lengthy career with Bell Laboratories,
the research and development arm of AT&T.
Masters of Photography
Professor Brian Taylor is equally revered for his
expertise in the field of photography as he is for his
lively and entertaining presentations. Join him for a
compelling overview of famous photographers from
the last 150 years, including Ansel Adams, Dorothea
Lange and many others. Each session will feature a
fast-paced slide lecture focusing on several influential
photographers and their unique approaches to the
medium. You’ll come away inspired to continue your
own photographic journey.
Tackling the Tough Ones Together:
Don DeLillo’s Underworld
Don DeLillo’s massive novel employs numerous plot
lines to engage the social, political, and historical last
half of the twentieth century in the United States.
He uses flashbacks, non-linear narrative structures,
discontinuity, apathetic dialogue and more to discern
the moments when high culture meets with popular
and underworld cultures. DeLillo also commands
emotionally-driven subplots that bring tears to the
eyes of many readers. Strewn throughout the book
are material mementos of American life, souvenirs of
times that have passed. The novel is a deliberate mess
in many ways, but it is an American mess thoroughly
familiar to its readers.
Dates: Fridays, Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25; Apr. 1, 8
(6 sessions)
Time: 10:00am – noon
Place: OLLI@CSUMB
Fee: $60
Renée R. Curry, PhD is a recognized scholar of twentieth
and twenty-first century literature and film. Dr. Curry
is a full professor in the Division of Humanities and
Communication at Cal State Monterey Bay and the
former dean of the College of Arts, Humanities, and
Social Sciences.
Dates: Mondays, Mar. 7, 14, 21 (3 sessions)
Time: 1:00 – 3:00pm
Place: Center for Photographic Art, Carmel
Fee: $40
Brian Taylor has been a Professor of Photography at
San Jose State University for over 30 years where he
recently served as Chair of the Department of Art
and Art History. He is the Director of the Center for
Photographic Art.
Robin Nest - Aqua, Stephanie Martin
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Do You See What I See? Documentary
Films of Errol Morris
Errol Morris is a paradigm-shifting, and Oscarwinning, filmmaker. His films wriggle away from strict
documentary rules to demonstrate the impossibility
of ever being “objective.” His subjects have ranged
from wrongfully-convicted murderers, to naked mole
rat researchers, to Robert McNamara—an architect
of the Vietnam War. His films are stunning, quirky,
genuine, passionate, and deeply insightful. In each
session of our four-week course, we will provide
background information on Morris and the particular
film; we’ll view the film together; and, we’ll facilitate
lively discussion. The films will include The Thin Blue
Line, Fast, Cheap, and Out of Control, The Fog of War,
and more.
Dates: Tuesdays, Mar. 22, 29; Apr. 5, 12
(4 sessions)
Time: 4:00 – 7:00pm
Place: OLLI@CSUMB
Fee: $45
William Brigham, M.A. and Renée R. Curry, PhD
have authored numerous books and articles on
contemporary cinema. Dr. Curry has published an
article on Errol Morris’s The Thin Blue Line, and Mr.
Brigham has taught documentary filmmaking. These
esteemed professors have taught film studies courses
at the university level for more than 25 years.
Teasels, Stephen McMillan
One For the Ages: California’s 2016 Primary Election
The 2016 Primary Election season in California is shaping up to be the most dynamic in years. And recent
developments on the Central Coast, including the retirement of longtime Congressman Sam Farr, have only
added to the excitement. Former Assembly Member and political expert Fred Keeley is intimately familiar with
both the players and stakes involved. Join him as he shares an insider’s perspective on this all-important primary.
Dates: Saturdays, Mar. 12; Apr. 9; May 7 (3 sessions)
Time: 10:00am – noon
Place: CSUMB Music Hall
Fee:
$40
Fred Keeley recently retired as the Treasurer of the County of Santa Cruz. A former member of the California
State Assembly, he serves on the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation in Washington, D.C., the California
Ocean Science Trust board, the Board of Trustees for the Sempervirens Fund, and lectures at San Jose State
University.
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Throne of Blood: Macbeth Comparisons
A war-hardened general, egged on by his ambitious
wife, works to fulfill a prophecy that he would become
lord of Spider’s Web Castle. Does the plot sound
familiar? The American literary critic Harold Bloom
judges Akira Kurosawa’s 1957 classic Throne of Blood
“the most successful film version of Macbeth.”
In this 3-session intensive, we will compare
Kurosawa’s film with key scenes from more traditional
interpretations of Macbeth in classic films by Orson
Welles (1948), Roman Polanski (1971), and Patrick
Stewart (2010).
Dates: Apr. 4, 5, 6 (3 sessions)
(Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday)
Time: 9:30am – noon
Place: OLLI@CSUMB
Fee: $40
Allston James has taught literature for over 30 years.
In 2014 he co-taught the Shakespeare Comprehensive
workshop at Oregon Shakespeare Festival. His most
recent play, Suribachi, was winner of the 2015 British
Theatre Challenge in London.
Social Entrepreneurship – Creating
Change for the Greater Good
Many of us desire to make a difference and leave
a lasting legacy. But how do we get past the fear
and indecision and take the next step in creating an
infrastructure of change that will benefit society? In
this three-session workshop, non-profit expert Michael
Reid will show us how to find the courage to start,
the resources to follow through and the strength to
nurture our vision of change. Using the recent success
story of the Fund for Homeless Women as a jumpingoff point, the workshop will help participants identify
causes they are passionate about and then prepare
them for action. Further inspiration and insight will be
generated by a panel discussion among local agents of
change from well-known projects in our community.
Dates: Mondays, Apr. 11, 18, 25 (3 sessions)
Time: 10:00am – noon
Place: OLLI@CSUMB
Fee: $45
Michael E. Reid, Ed.D., has spent over 20 years in the
field of non-profit management and is a founder and
co-organizer of the Fund for Homeless Women here
on the Monterey Peninsula. Michael is an Episcopal
Priest and the former Associate Rector of St. Mary’s
by the Sea in Pacific Grove.
Spring Wildflowers
Monterey County provides a fertile mixing ground for a
number of inland and coastal natural communities and
their related spring wildflowers. Come explore these
habitats and their splendid array of local wildflowers.
The course includes an afternoon lecture and visual
presentation as well as a half-day field trip to Malpaso
Canyon.
Lecture: Monday, Apr. 11; 4:00 – 6:00pm
OLLI@CSUMB
Field: Saturday, Apr. 16; 9:00am – noon
Malpaso Canyon
Fee:
$25
Nikki Nedeff, local ecologist, is a lecturer at Cal
State Monterey Bay where she teaches courses on
California plant communities and plant taxonomy,
with an emphasis on the field identification of plants.
Rooster, Stephen McMillan
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Diving Deep – Ocean Exploration with
Dr. Ed Clifton
Apr. 13: Oceanic Circulation
The circulation of ocean water is critical to the health
of the ocean and to humankind. Circulation influences
climate and permits life to exist throughout the sea.
It can also be harmful, generating dead zones, El
Niño events and vast concentrations of trash like
the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Come explore the
origins and nature of oceanic circulation as well as the
benefits and destructive potential of this fascinating
phenomenon.
Apr. 20: A Tale of Two Canyons
Submarine canyons remain among the most baffling
large-scale features on the planet. Their origins and
what transpires within them are shrouded in mystery.
This presentation focuses on two familiar submarine
canyons: the contemporary Monterey Submarine
Canyon and an ancient submarine canyon at Point
Lobos filled with rock and sediments from the Carmelo
Formation. Each of these enigmatic pathways provides
a different view of life and death amidst the ocean
depths.
Dates: Wednesdays, Apr. 13, 20 (2 sessions)
Time: 10:00 – 11:00am
Place: OLLI@CSUMB
Fee: $25
H. Edward Clifton, PhD is a geologist with strong ties
to the ocean. After receiving his doctorate, he joined
the U.S. Geological Survey where he served for 30
years. The first-ever geologist aquanaut, Dr. Clifton
shares the world record for continuous underwater
habitation under saturated diving conditions.
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Anna’s Hummingbird, Stephanie Martin
Holding Up Half the Sky – Women
and Politics in Film
Across the globe, women are mobilizing and organizing
for their rights and for the rights and betterment of all.
Join us for an international and cross-historical look at
the role of women in political organizing and politics,
as represented in film. In this five-week series, we will
view shorts, feature-length films and documentaries,
and discuss the inspirational influence of several key
political figures whose lives have helped to shape our
contemporary world.
Dates: Thursdays, Apr. 14, 21, 28; May 5, 19
(5 sessions)
Time: 2:00 – 5:00pm
Place: OLLI@CSUMB
Fee: $50
Karen Davis is Senior Film Programmer for the Mill
Valley Film Festival. She teaches courses in world
cinema and cultural studies, and has been on the
faculty of several institutions including Cal State
Monterey Bay and Vassar College. Karen has written,
produced, and directed short and broadcast length
documentaries that have screened nationally on PBS.
Anne Sanchez is a passionate advocate for women’s
issues. She received her M.S. degree from USC in
Counseling Psychology and has taught Psychology
of Women and Human Relations at Hartnell College.
She served as President of the Monterey County
Film Commission and was a founding member of the
Association of California Commissions for Women.
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A Renaissance in Music
Noir in Literature and Film (Part 2)
During the Renaissance Period (c. 1400 – c. 1600),
music was freed from medieval constraints and
became a powerful vehicle for personal expression.
This four-part offering will examine both sacred and
secular forms of music from this groundbreaking
period, with a focus on choral music. Genres like the
motet and madrigal will be discussed, as well as the
importance of the musical setting of the Mass. The
final lecture will feature live performances by some
of the finest early music singers in the area.
Noir - /nwär/ A genre of crime fiction and/or film
characterized by cynicism, fatalism, and moral
ambiguity, often featuring hard-boiled, cynical
characters lost amidst bleak, sleazy settings.
Dates: Tuesdays, Apr. 19, 26; May 3, 10
(4 sessions)
Time: 1:00 – 3:00pm
Place: The Church of the Wayfarer, Carmel
Fee:
$50
Todd Samra, D.A. is the resident musicologist for the
Monterey Symphony, music teacher at Junipero Serra
School and the Director of Music at St. James Episcopal
Church. Dr. Samra is active as a studio voice and piano
teacher, and as a conductor, arranger, performer,
accompanist and speaker. He earned his Doctor of
Arts degree from Ball State University, and a Master
of Music from the University of Missouri.
Raymond Chandler, creator of The Big Sleep, was
one of the foremost authors of the 20th century.
Chandler took the raw, realistic style formed by
Dashiell Hammett and other crime fiction authors
and injected an artistic bent, filled with evocative
prose that still resonates today. In this series,
we’ll discuss Chandler’s novels and view their film
versions, focusing on two classics: The Little Sister
and Farewell My Lovely.
Dates: Wednesdays, Apr. 13, 20, 27 (3 sessions)
Time: 2:00 – 4:30pm
Place: OLLI@CSUMB
Fee: $40
Dan Gotch has taught literature and theatre arts for
over 40 years. He is a founding member, and the
Dramaturg, of PacRep Theatre where he has directed,
produced and written numerous plays. Previously, he
ran the Carl Cherry Center for the Arts.
Reader’s Theatre Forum
Watching a drama unfold on stage is a thrilling
experience. But reading the playwright’s words on
the page can be just as enjoyable. Local playwright
Carol Marquart will lead a stimulating forum in
which participants will read and discuss four of her
biographical dramas about famous and flamboyant
California characters: The Life and Time of William
Randolph Hearst, The Rise and Decline of J. Paul Getty,
Who Was Mabel Dodge Luhan? and Mark Twain in
the Wild West, 1863-1868. Each of these dramas
has been performed at venues across the Monterey
Peninsula. Actors and non-actors are welcome.
Dates: Fridays, Apr. 15, 22, 29; May 6
(4 sessions)
Time: 10:00am – noon
Place: OLLI@CSUMB
Fee: $40
Carol Marquart has been involved in playwrighting,
acting and play reading groups in the Monterey area
for over 30 years.
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The Philosophy of Perception
We wander through most days absorbed with
mundane questions such as “What’s for dinner?”
and “When’s my next dental appointment?” But
every now and then we bravely investigate the
deeper questions like “Who am I?” “What am I?”
and “What is a soul?” To address these intriguing
questions, Pulitzer Prize winner Douglas Hofstadter
and philosopher Daniel C. Dennett compiled a
playful anthology, The Mind’s I, filled with mindbending essays and short stories by unconventional
thinkers such as Alan Turing, D. E. Harding, Jorge
Luis Borges, Harold J. Morowitz, Thomas Nagel and
Stanislaw Lem. Please join us as we discuss these
exploratory texts, which consider the perplexing
problem of consciousness in a most delightful way.
Dates: Tuesdays, Apr. 26; May 3, 10, 17
(4 sessions)
Time: 10:00am – noon
Place: OLLI@CSUMB
Fee: $45
Arleen Tarantino is an English instructor at Monterey
Peninsula College where she teaches Critical
Thinking and College Composition. She has also
taught several courses at the Carmel Foundation on
diverse topics in philosophy, science, and literature.
Her studies focus on the confluence of linguistics,
postmodernism, and modern science.
The Enneagram: Understanding Our
Partners in Love and in Life
We all engage in a number of different relationships,
including spouses or significant others, co-workers
and people we volunteer with. Having a deeper
understanding of ourselves and our partners can
make these relationships function more smoothly
and efficiently. This three-session course will use
the Enneagram to explore how and why different
types of people interact with each other and to
provide strategies for improving these relationships.
Prior experience with the Enneagram, including
knowledge of one’s own primary type or style, is an
essential prerequisite for this course.
Dates:
Time:
Place:
Fee:
Mondays, May 2, 9, 16 (3 sessions)
10:00am – noon
OLLI@CSUMB
$40
Brian Simmons, PhD is a professor in the Health,
Human Services and Public Policy department at Cal
State Monterey Bay and former dean of the College
of Professional Studies. An Enneagram student for
over 20 years, he has trained under world-renowned
teachers Don Richard Riso & Russ Hudson and
Katherine Chernick Fauvre & David Fauvre.
Key Challenges within Local Government: An Insider’s View
On each of the first three Mondays in May, city and county government officials will provide clarity and insight
into critical issues confronting local government today.
Monterey County Administrative Officer Lew Bauman will present an overview of the series and then
introduce the following topics and speakers:
Challenges Facing Local Public Safety - Kelly McMillin, Chief of Police, Salinas
The Future of Transportation in Monterey County - Debbie Hale, Executive Director, Transportation Agency
of Monterey County
Social Services and the County’s Critical Safety Net - Elliott Robinson, Director of Social Services, Monterey
County
Dates: Monday, May 2, 9, 16 (3 sessions)
Time: 4:00 – 5:30pm
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Place: CSUMB at Oldtown Salinas
Fee: $15
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Afloat and Afoot at Elkhorn Slough –
A Wildlife Adventure
Join us for a two-part exploration of Elkhorn Slough,
one of California’s largest wetlands featuring an
incredible variety of wildlife. For the first part of
the adventure, we’ll observe wetland wildlife at
close range aboard a comfortable, easily boarded
watercraft, on calm inland water with two of the
most experienced wildlife naturalists in Monterey
County. On this journey, sea otters, sea lions, and
harbor seals and their pups will vie with a significant
variety of aquatic birds.
The second part will be conducted the following
week on the grounds of the Elkhorn Slough Estuarine
Reserve where participants will enjoy three hours
afield in both the Oak Woodland and Wetland
habitats. This exploration will highlight the habitat
enhancement sections on the Reserve as well as the
extensive research programs currently underway.
Afloat: Saturday, May 14 (1 session)
Time: 9:00 – 11:00am
Place: Elkhorn Slough Safari, Moss Landing
Fee: $40 (not included in Plum Package)
Landmark V: Big Sur, Anita Toney
Brain Chemistry and Behavior
Many of us grew up with a model of the brain based
on an electronic computer, but most neuroscientists
agree that a “wet” brain model, focusing on secretions
and receptors, give a much better understanding of
how the brain actually works. This fascinating twopart series will focus on recent research which help
to explain brain chemistry to non-scientists using
examples of mental and behavioral disorders including
violence.
Afoot: Friday, May 20 (1 session)
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Place: Elkhorn Slough Estuarine Reserve
Fee: $20
Bruce Elliott is a retired Senior Biologist for the
California Department of Fish and Wildlife and
considered by many to be the preeminent wildlife
guide in Monterey County.
Dates: Wednesdays, May 4, 11 (2 sessions)
Time: 10:00 – 11:30am
Place: OLLI@CSUMB
Fee: $25
Chris Hasegawa, PhD recently retired as Dean of
Extended Education and International Programs at
Cal State Monterey Bay. Prior to that, Dr. Hasegawa
taught at the University of Oregon, CSU Sacramento
and CSUMB.
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OLLI Distinguished Lecture Series
FRIDAY
LECTURE
Join us for this series
and hear notableSERIES:
speakers share THAT’S
their expertise onENTERTAINMENT
four compelling areas of interest.
Lectures will be held in the OLLI building unless otherwise noted.
Free to OLLI Plum and Mini-Plum Members / $10 Basic Members and general public.
Pre-registration required. Please register early as space is limited.
Blurring the Lines - Pluralism in Music
Wednesday, Feb. 24; 10:00 – 11:30am
Music scholar Todd Samra, one of the area’s most
sought-after lecturers, takes us on a lively exploration of
music after 1950 in which we see unique combinations
of styles take hold due to cultural and musical
influences. This pluralistic shift was seen across nearly
all genres of music including classical, rock and jazz.
Todd Samra, D.A. is the resident musicologist for the
Monterey Symphony and the Director of Music at
St. James Episcopal Church. He earned his Doctor of
Arts degree from Ball State University, and a Master
of Music from the University of Missouri.
Ukraine’s Impact on Russia & the West
To be scheduled soon. If interested in attending, please
call OLLI at (831) 582-5500 or email: [email protected]
Events in Ukraine have catapulted the West and
Russia into a political confrontation that some argue
is worse than the Cold War. Neither side can foresee
nor expect a compromise that will allow a return
to the status quo. Meanwhile, Ukraine continues
to teeter, unable to fully implement reforms and
stabilize its economy, seemingly trapped in a cycle
of corruption and poor governance. Can the West
save Ukraine? Can it afford to allow Ukraine to fail?
Does Ukraine’s success mitigate or aggravate the
increasingly threatening cycle toward confrontation
with Russia? These questions and others will be
answered by Dr. Edward Salazar, one of our nation’s
foremost experts on Ukraine.
Edward J. Salazar, PhD is a former U.S. diplomat
with decades of experience in international affairs,
most notably in Russia and Ukraine. He served
three separate times in Moscow before and after
the collapse of the U.S.S.R., and was also closely
involved in the removal of nuclear weapons from
Ukraine. Dr. Salazar continues to impact world
affairs as a London-based international consultant.
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Did the Ancient Greeks Really Believe
Their Myths?
Tuesday, Mar. 8; 4:00 – 5:30pm
Location: CSUMB at Oldtown Salinas
When modern Americans study ancient Greek
mythology, their thoughts often turn to Disneyesque
portraits of fanciful gods and ridiculous caricatures.
The stories and rituals surrounding Greek mythology,
however, are far more complex and there is serious
question as to the extent ancient Greek people may
have believed these stories. To educated Greeks,
they may have been more allegory than fact.
Bonnie Irwin, PhD is the Provost and Vice President
for Academic Affairs at CSUMB. Dr. Irwin received
her doctorate in comparative literature from UC
Berkeley and was dean of the Honors College at
Eastern Illinois University. She is a former president
of the National Collegiate Honors Council and
currently serves on the board of the American
Conference of Academic Deans.
Understanding ISIS
Tuesday, Apr. 19; 6:00– 7:30pm
The Islamic State, or ISIS, has been responsible for
some of the most atrocious war crimes and human
rights abuses of this century. But what exactly is ISIS?
How did it emerge? What are its goals and what kind
of threat does it pose to the United States? This talk
will answer these and other questions, with a focus
on how the United States should counter terrorist
movements like this today and in the future.
Heather Gregg, PhD is an Associate Professor in
the Department of Defense Analysis at the Naval
Postgraduate School. She earned her PhD in Political
Science, International Relations and Security Studies
at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and
her M.A. at Harvard Divinity School, where her work
focused on Islam.
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Reflect and Recharge – Popular Monthly Series
Plein Air Writing Practice
Each month we’ll gather outside in places both
familiar and unusual around the Monterey
Peninsula. This writing experiment offers a chance
to play with words, follow language, and remain
open to the moment so that we can find our
true voice within. Other than reading our words
aloud, class is held in silence and includes a short
walk, or easy hike, and ample time for writing,
reading aloud, and nonjudgmental listening.
Please bring a pen and notebook, portable chair
or cushion, and wear comfortable walking shoes
and clothing suitable for an outdoor class. We
encourage seasoned and aspiring writers to join us.
Orange Crowned Warbler Nest, Stephanie Martin
Write the Morning Away
The morning whispers secrets to those who listen,
secrets that are the seeds of poems and stories.
Come listen with me and write down what you hear,
one Saturday morning a month. I’ll bring my satchel
full of inspirations. You bring paper, pencil, curiosity,
and an open heart. Together we’ll listen and then
the words will come, even the shy ones will, ready
for you to tame them.
Each session will include two writing periods
and time for those who wish to share their
new work. No critique! No revision! Only
encouragement of your vast imagination. New
and seasoned writers are welcome to join us.
Dates: Tuesdays, Feb. 9; Mar. 8; Apr. 12; May 10
(4 sessions)
Time: 9:30am – noon
Place: Locations Vary
Fee: $45
Roxane Buck-Ezcurra is a Senior Exhibit Writer and
Editor for the Monterey Bay Aquarium. She consults
with nonprofit organizations and philanthropic
foundations that seek positive, sustainable change.
Kathy Whilden is a Soto Zen Priest and Zen meditation
teacher at Monterey Bay Center in Carmel. Kathy
has worked with Natalie Goldberg in timed writing
workshops and blogs about life in Monterey.
Dates: Saturdays, Feb. 6; Mar. 5; Apr. 2; May 7
(4 sessions)
Time: 9:30am – 12:30pm
Place: OLLI@CSUMB
Fee: $70
Patrice Vecchione is the author of several books—
poetry and prose—including, most recently, Step into
Nature: Nurturing Imagination and Spirit in Everyday
Life from Simon & Schuster/Beyond Words. Step into
Nature has received attention from the likes of the
Utne Reader, Publishers Weekly, Spirituality & Health,
MariaShriver.com, and Chuck Norris.
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A Few Hours of Inspired Learning
These one-time offerings will be held in the OLLI building unless otherwise noted.
$20 for each class.
Navigating Life’s Transitions
Wednesday, Mar. 2; 1:00 – 4:00pm
Ready or not, we all go through numerous transitions
in our lives. Transition is not just a nice way to
say change. It is the inner process through which
people come to terms with change. In this revealing
workshop, participants will learn how to move stepby-step through the three perilous stages of transition
and will come away with new tools and a valuable
action plan.
The California Sea Otter: Not Just
Another Pretty Face
Friday, May 13; 10:00am – noon
The playful sea otter has captured the hearts of
admirers around the globe. But few are aware of the
difficult daily lives experienced by sea otter moms and
their pups, or the massive fur trade that nearly caused
their extinction. Join us for an insightful lecture and
multimedia presentation celebrating these resilient
marine mammals and also learn how two current
lawsuits threaten their very future.
Emily Hull-Parsons has enjoyed a 35-year career in the
education and non-profit communities in Monterey
County. Her regional consulting firm Creative
Solutions! has provided training and management
support to over 100 organizations across California.
Emily serves as a Trustee for the Washington Union
School District and is a Certified Retirement Coach.
Kim Steinhardt is a former Administrative Law Judge
who photographs and studies sea otters, presents
popular illustrated talks, and regularly writes about
all things otter. He leads natural and cultural history
walks along the coast of Monterey Bay with a focus
on ocean conservation issues.
Inspired by Steinbeck: Writing and
the Power of Observation
Building Beauty and Resiliency in Your
Garden
Wednesday, Mar. 9; 1:00 – 4:00pm
Location: CSUMB at Oldtown Salinas
Engage and challenge your abilities to observe the
intricacies of the world around you. We’ll look
closely at Steinbeck’s work with an eye toward
developing our own writing. What does it mean to
observe as a creative writer does? How does who
we are and what we believe determine or influence
what we see and are aware of? Where do our senses
enter in? Come with notebook and a favorite pen
in hand, and don’t forget your curious nature and
open heart.
Patrice Vecchione is the author of several books
including, most recently, Step into Nature: Nurturing
Imagination and Spirit in Everyday Life from Simon
& Schuster/Beyond Words.
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Thursday, May 12; 10:00am – noon
Garden Coach Juli Hofmann is a master at creating
flourishing gardens that are not only beautiful but
built to last. Join her as she shares her expertise on
plant selection and replacement, building healthy
soil, water issues, Integrated Pest Management
(IPM), creative thrift and up-cycling. You’ll come
away with a number of creative concepts to integrate
into your own garden space.
Juli Hofmann is a lifelong gardener, composter,
and creative thrift artist. She holds a certificate
in Horticulture and a BS in Design Reproduction
Technology, and is currently a “Rot Squad” presenter
in the Monterey Regional Waste Management
District outreach program, and garden coordinator
at the Goodwill Gardens in Marina.
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Taste of OLLI
These intriguing talks are free and open to the public. All sessions will meet in the OLLI Building.
Pre-registration is required. Please register early as space is limited.
Behind the Scenes of KAZU
Thursday, Feb. 25; 4:00 – 5:30pm
KAZU 90.3, “NPR for the Monterey Bay Area,” is one of
the dominant radio stations in the Monterey-SalinasSanta Cruz market. In this special offering, KAZU
General Manager Mik Benedek and former station
chief Doug McKnight will look back at the history
of this local treasure and then examine its current
state in terms of operations, ratings and fundraising.
Participants will also receive an intimate look at the
news programming process from reporting to script
preparation to delivery over the airwaves.
Leap Year and the Mysteries of the
Modern Calendar
Monday, Feb. 29; 4:00 – 5:30pm
The year 2016 is a leap year—a bit of a problem for
babies born on February 29th. But then no babies
were born in the United States between September
3rd and September 13th, 1752. Just why do we
have an extra day in February 2016? Why can’t we
have the same calendar every year? And why did
the calendar on the wall when George Washington
was born read not only a different day than what
we celebrate today but a different year as well?
Astronomer Bruce Weaver will unravel the mysteries
of the modern calendar with special attention given
to the all-important date of Easter.
Bruce Weaver, PhD is the Director of Research and
an original founder of MIRA. His research includes
star formation, the use of artificial intelligence
in astronomy, and detailed modelling of stellar
atmospheres.
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Silicon Valley: A Century of
Innovation and Growth
Wednesday, Mar. 16; 10:00 – 11:30am
The roots of Silicon Valley were laid down early in
the 20th century when radio pioneers established a
foothold on the San Francisco Peninsula. Engineering
curiosity and scientific creativity combined with a
strong entrepreneurial drive enabled successive
decades of growth that continue today. In an
expanded follow-up to his presentation in November,
historian David Laws takes a fascinating look at the
iconic companies, including Ampex, Apple, Cisco,
Fairchild, Google, HP, IBM, and Intel, who have carved
the path to today’s digital revolution.
David Laws, a former high-tech CEO, is now the
semiconductor curator at the Computer History
Museum in Mountain View. There, he designs
exhibits, writes articles, and records oral histories on
the pioneering days of the computer chip industry.
Growing Eden: The Agricultural
Legacy of the Salinas Valley
Wednesday, Mar. 23; 11:00am – noon
The Salinas Valley, memorialized by novelist John
Steinbeck and often called “The Salad Bowl of the
Nation,” has enjoyed a rich history as one of the
most important agricultural centers in the world.
From the founding of Mission Soledad in 1791, to
the arrival of the Southern Pacific Railroad a century
later, to what has become a $4.5 billion industry
today, the flourishing crops of the Salinas Valley have
created a compelling legacy. Join noted historian
Meg Clovis as she recounts the fascinating story of
Monterey County’s agricultural development, from
the Mission Period through World War II.
Meg Clovis, has served as Cultural Affairs Manager
for the Monterey County Parks Department since
1981. She serves a number of the county’s museum
and historic preservation communities, including
the Historic Resources Review Board, the Historical
Advisory Commission and the Monterey County
Agricultural & Rural Life Museum.
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Special OLLI Spring Gatherings
Great Food, Great Friends
How the French Fell in Love With Japan
Join us for a flavorful gathering of friends, new
and old. Award-winning chef Jeffrey Thompson,
proprietor of the ever-popular Jeffrey’s Grill
and Catering in Carmel Valley, will give a live
demonstration of the art of soup making and
then attendees will have an opportunity to taste
his delectable creation. A mouth-watering soup,
crusty bread, a glass of wine, in the company of
friends—there’s no better way to celebrate the
start of OLLI’s Spring season. Seating is limited.
Pre-registration required.
The opening of Japan in 1854 hit the French art
scene with an intoxicating tide of images, objects
and textiles that revolutionized the arts in France.
Accompanied by a stunning slide presentation
featuring Japanese netsuke, wood block prints,
and works by French Impressionists and PostImpressionists, pianist and art historian Melinda
Coffey Armstead will examine the strong Japanese
influence on French art. Included in the program is
an enchanting live performance of the piano music
of Debussy.
Date: Thursday, Feb. 11 (1 session)
Time: 1:30 – 3:00pm (demo)
3:00 – 4:00pm (social)
Place: OLLI@CSUMB
Fee: Free - exclusive to current OLLI Plum and Mini-Plum Members
Recommended reading: The Hare with Amber Eyes
by Edmund de Waal; Myths to Live By by Joseph
Campbell: Chap. 6, “The Inspiration of Oriental Art.”
The Publishing Journey: From
Dream to Reality
A number of members of the OLLI community
were once aspiring authors, dreaming of the day
their books would be published. Today, having
realized their dream, they stand ready to share
and inspire others on this journey. Join us as we
celebrate a select group of these authors and
their work. Along with brief readings from their
books, we will also hear their individual publishing
stories during a lively panel discussion moderated
by award-winning writer Roxan McDonald.
Reception immediately following.
Date: Thursday, Mar. 10 (1 session)
Time: 9:30 – 11:30am
Place: Carmel Valley Manor
Fee: $15
Melinda Coffey Armstead has been Music Director at
Church in the Forest, Pebble Beach since 1995. She
has performed around the globe as a recitalist and
chamber musician. Denis Matthews, BBC music critic,
wrote of her “...exquisite pianism devoted entirely
to the music itself.” Melinda has recorded over sixty
recitals for the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. and has
released three solo CDs: Season of Dreams, Beyond
Words, and Christmas Reflections.
Date: Wednesday, Mar. 16 (1 session)
Time: 4:30 – 6:00pm
Place: OLLI@CSUMB
Fee: Free - all welcome!
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Spring 2016
2016At
At A
a Glance
Spring
Glance
Course
Monday
Great Decisions
Great Decisions
Impressionism
Leap Year
Masters of Photography
Social Entrepreneurship
Enneagram
Local Government
Tuesday
National Security
Shakespeare's As You Like It
Plein Air Writing Practice
Steinbeck and WWII
Ancient Greeks
Documentary Films Errol Morris
Understanding ISIS
A Renaissance in Music
Philosophy of Perception
Wednesday
Neuroscience of Mindfulness
A Singing Class for All
Pluralism in Music
Navigating Life's Transitions
Climate Change
Writing and Power of Observation
Silicon Valley
Publishing Journey - OLLI Writers
Growing Eden: Legacy Salinas Valley
Ocean Exploration - Dr. Clifton
Noir in Literature and Film
Brain Chemistry and Behavior
Thursday
Writers' Collaborative - A
Impact of Drought Bird Migration
Soup/Social Jeffrey Thompson
Behind the Scenes KAZU
Cassavetes + Rowlands
How French Fell in Love with Japan
Writers' Collaborative - B
Women and Politics in Film
Building Beauty in Your Garden
Friday
E.M. Forster and Jhumpa Lahiri
Creative Writing
Tackling the Tough Ones
Reader's Theatre Forum
California Sea Otter
Afoot at Elkhorn Slough
Saturday
Write the Morning Away
California's 2016 Primary Election
Afloat on Elkhorn Slough
Multiple Days
Physiology and Disorders of Sleep
Macbeth Comparisons
Spring Wildflowers
Time
Dates
2:00-3:30pm
4:00-5:30pm
10:00am-noon
4:00-5:30pm
1:00-3:00pm
10:00am-noon
10:00am-noon
4:00-5:30pm
Jan. 25; Feb. 8, 22; Mar. 7, 21; Apr. 4, 18, 25
Jan. 25; Feb. 8, 22; Mar. 7, 21; Apr. 4, 18, 25
Feb. 1, 8, 22, 29* (2/29 at MMOA)
Feb. 29
Mar. 7, 14, 21
Apr. 11, 18, 25
May 2, 9, 16
May 2, 9, 16
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19
9
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OLLI
OLLI
OLLI / MMOA
OLLI
Center for Photographic Art
OLLI
OLLI
CSUMB Oldtown Salinas
3:00-4:30pm
9:30am-noon
9:30am-noon
10:00am-noon
4:00-5:30pm
4:00-7:00pm
6:00-7:30pm
1:00-3:00pm
10:00am-noon
Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23
Feb. 2, 9, 16
Feb. 9; Mar. 8; Apr. 12; May 10
Mar. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Mar. 8
Mar. 22, 29; Apr. 5, 12
Apr. 19
Apr. 19, 26; May 3, 10
Apr. 26; May 3, 10, 17
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OLLI
OLLI
Varies
OLLI
CSUMB Oldtown Salinas
OLLI
OLLI
Church of the Wayfarer
OLLI
10:00am-noon
3:00-5:00pm
10:00-11:30am
1:00-4:00pm
10:00am-noon
1:00-4:00pm
10:00-11:30am
4:30-6:00pm
11:00am-noon
10:00-11:00am
2:00-4:30pm
10:00-11:30am
Jan. 27; Feb. 3, 10, 17
Jan. 27; Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24; Mar. 2* (*5-7pm)
Feb. 24
Mar. 2
Mar. 2, 9
Mar. 9
Mar. 16
Mar. 16
Mar. 23
Apr. 13, 20
Apr. 13, 20, 27
May. 4, 11
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OLLI
OLLI
OLLI
OLLI
OLLI
CSUMB Oldtown Salinas
OLLI
OLLI
OLLI
OLLI
OLLI
OLLI
9:30am-12:30pm
2:00-4:30pm
1:30-3:00pm
4:00-5:30pm
3:00-6:00pm
9:30-11:30am
9:30am-12:30pm
2:00-5:00pm
10:00am-noon
Jan. 28; Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25; Mar. 3
Feb. 4
Feb. 11 (social 4pm)
Feb. 25
Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Apr. 7
Mar. 10
Mar. 24, 31; Apr. 7, 14, 21, 28
Apr. 14, 21, 28; May 5, 19
May. 12
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20
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12
18
OLLI
OLLI
OLLI
OLLI
Carl Cherry Center
Carmel Valley Manor
OLLI
OLLI
OLLI
10:00am-noon
1:00-4:00pm
10:00am-noon
10:00am-noon
10:00am-noon
10:00am-1:00pm
Jan. 22, 29; Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26
Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26
Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25; Apr. 1, 8
Apr. 15, 22, 29; May 6
May. 13
May. 20
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9
13
18
15
OLLI
OLLI
OLLI
OLLI
OLLI
Elkhorn Slough Estuarine
9:30am-12:30pm
10:00am-noon
9:00-11:00am
Feb. 6; Mar. 5; Apr. 2; May 7
Mar. 12; Apr. 9; May 7
May. 14
17
10
15
OLLI
CSUMB Music Hall
Elkhorn Slough Safari
4:00-6:00pm
9:30am-noon
4:00-6:00pm
Jan. 26, 28 (Tues/Thurs)
Apr. 4, 5, 6 (Mon-Wed)
Apr. 11 (Field Apr. 16, 9:00am - noon)
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Registration
Pre-registration is required for all
OLLI offerings. Our classes fill up
quickly! We strongly suggest that
you register early. Register online
or via the phone to secure a seat
in your favorite course and receive
instant confirmation of your
enrollment. Prefer to register via
mail? Please call to check course
availability prior to mailing your
form as mail is subject to delay.
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Call to check
course availability
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Course Information
Enrollment confirmation will be
sent by email or mail for those
without email.
Specific class
information will be sent prior to
the start of each course.
Email is our most effective way
of communicating with you. It
enables us to share timely course
and program information from the
OLLI office. Please note, we never
sell or share your email address.
Emails we send will have the word
OLLI as the first word of the subject
line.
Fee Assistance
To be considered for fee assistance,
please send a letter explaining your
situation and course interest to:
CSU Monterey Bay
Attn: OLLI@CSUMB
100 Campus Center
Seaside, CA 93955-8001
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Basket of Camellias,
Beth Van Hoesen
Photo Credit: M. Lee
Fatherree
© E. Mark Adams
and Beth Van Hoesen
Adams Trust
Refunds/Cancellations
Course fees can be refunded up
to two weeks before the first class
meeting. (Basic Membership only.)
If you purchase a Plum Membership
package, individual course fees
cannot be refunded. We are happy
to place you in an alternate course
of your choosing.
No credit or refunds will be issued
for missed classes.
Getting to OLLI@CSUMB
We are located on the corner of
Inter-Garrison and 6th Avenue on
the CSU Monterey Bay campus –
just minutes away from the shores
of Monterey Bay. Parking is just a
crosswalk away from OLLI.
From Reservation Road, Salinas:
• Take Imjin Road then turn Left onto
Abrams Drive
• Follow until road ends
• Turn Right onto Inter-Garrison Road
• Turn Right onto 6th Avenue
• Turn Left into Parking Lot #71
The OLLI Building (201) is kittycorner from Parking Lot #71.
Parking
All vehicles parked at CSUMB are
required to have a valid Parking
Permit, including those displaying
ADA placards. To purchase, visit
the yellow dispenser in the parking
lot. $1/hr or $4/day. Dollar bills or
credit card (no change given.)
http://transportation.csumb.edu
If you wish to purchase a Spring
Parking Permit ($108), please
contact the OLLI office at (831)
582-5500. We’d be happy to place
an order on your behalf.
Directions
Daily Permits cannot be provided
through our office.
Alternative Transportation:
From Highway 1:
• Take Lightfighter Exit
• Turn Left onto Gen. Jim Moore
• Turn Right onto Inter-Garrison Rd
• Turn Left onto 6th Avenue
• Turn Left into Parking Lot #71
Back Cover Image:
Boris, Beth Van Hoesen (1926-2010)
Photo Credit: M. Lee Fatherree © E. Mark
Adams and Beth Van Hoesen Adams Trust
OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE • CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, MONTEREY BAY
Spring 2016 Registration Form
Spring 2016 Registration Form
Name
Email
Address
City/State/Zip
Phone(s)
Spring 2016 Membership Options (Please select one)
[ ] Full Plum: I am a Full Plum 2015-2016 Member (includes 5 courses, Spring term)
Pre-paid
[ ] Spring Mini-Plum Package: Includes 3 courses, Spring term
$105
[ ] Basic Membership: I wish to enroll in individual course(s)
Full Plum and Spring Mini-Plum Members: Simply check your complimentary courses
Interested in enrolling in individual course(s)? Please find course fees below.
per class
[ ] A Renaissance in Music
$50
[ ] Neuroscience of Mindfulness
$45
[ ] Afoot on Elkhorn Slough
$20
[ ] Noir in Literature and Film
$40
[ ] Brain Chemistry and Behavior
$25
[ ] Ocean Exploration - Dr.Clifton
$25
[ ] Building Beauty in your Garden
$20
[ ] Philosophy of Perception
$45
[ ] California's 2016 Primary Election
$40
[ ] Physiology and Disorders of Sleep
$30
[ ] California Sea Otter
$20
[ ] Plein Air Writing Practice
$45
[ ] Cassavetes + Rowlands Cinema
$60
[ ] Reader's Theatre Forum
$40
[ ] Climate Change
$30
[ ] Shakespeare's As You Like It
$40
[ ] Creative Writing
$60
[ ] Singing Class for All
$60
[ ] Documentary Films - Errol Morris
$45
[ ] Social Entrepreneurship
$45
[ ] E.M. Forster and Jhumpa Lahiri
$60
[ ] Soup/Social w/Jeffrey
$0
[ ] Enneagram
$40
[ ] Spring Wildflowers
$25
[ ] How French Fell in Love
$15
[ ] Steinbeck and WWII
$60
[ ] Impact of Drought/Bird Migration
$20
[ ] Tackling the Tough Ones Together
$60
[ ] Impressionism
$45
[ ] Throne of Blood: Macbeth
$40
[ ] Key Challenges/Local Government
$15
[ ] Women and Politics in Film
$50
[ ] Masters of Photography
$40
[ ] Write the Morning Away
$70
[ ] Nat. Security/U.S. Foreign Policy
[ ] Navigating Life's Transitions
$45
$20
[ ] Writers' Collaborative: A [ ] B [ ]
[ ] Writing and Power of Observation
$70
$20
OLLI Distinguished Lecture Series
*No Charge to OLLI Plum/Mini-Plum Members
(Plum Exclusive)
Taste of OLLI Series & Events
Free - All Welcome with Pre-Registration
[ ] Ancient Greeks - Myths
$10
[ ] Behind the Scenes KAZU
$0
[ ] Pluralism in Music
$10
[ ] Growing Eden/Salinas Valley
$0
[ ] Ukraine's Impact on Russia
$10
[ ] Leap Year
$0
[ ] Understanding ISIS
$10
[ ] Publishing Journey - A Writer's Panel
[ ] Silicon Valley
$0
$0
The Following Courses are not included under the Plum/Mini-Plum Memberships. Special Fees apply.
[ ] Afloat on Elkhorn Slough
[ ] Great Decisions Briefing Book
$40
$25
Please select: [ ] 2pm Group [ ] 4pm Group
[ ] Total Dues / Fees:
[ ] Yes, I'd like to support OLLI@CSUMB with a donation
$50 or other $
$ ________
$ ________
Grand Total
$ ________
Mail to: Cal State Monterey Bay, Attn: OLLI@CSUMB, 100 Campus Center, Seaside, CA 93955-8001
Payment: [ ] Check - Payable to OLLI at CSUMB Check # _________
[ ] Visa [ ] MC [ ] AMX Card # ______________________________________________Exp. ________
Register online or via the phone to secure an instant seat in you favorite course. Mail is subject to delay.
Prefer to Register via Mail? Please call (831) 582-5500 to check course availability prior to mailing your form!
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The non-profit Osher Lifelong
Learning Institute at California
State University, Monterey Bay
(OLLI@CSUMB),
established
with a grant from The Bernard
Osher Foundation, is part
of a national network that
recognizes learning has no age
limit.
OLLI@CSUMB brings the joy and
stimulation of lifelong learning
to adults age 50 and better who
are interested in university-level
education without the pressure
of course credits or grades.
(831)582-5500
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