OLLI Courses Winter 2008

OLLI Walking Group

Instructor(s): Eric Goedereis, MS and Clare Mehta

Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.— 9:40 a.m

January 22 through February 29

Mountaineer Mall, Meet in Classroom A

Course Description: OLLI already exercises your brain...now it's time to exercise your legs! Research studies continually show that walking has many benefits including reducing your risk of heart disease, reducing high blood pressure and diabetes, and increasing muscle strength, flexibility and sense of balance. Make walking a New Year's resolution that you keep with help from the OLLI walking group!

The walking group will meet five days a week. On Monday through Thursday we will walk for half an hour. On Friday morning we will have a "check in", which will include blood pressure monitoring, weekly goal setting, health surveys, and a short health-related lecture. This is the perfect course for those of you who are interested in improving your health and meeting new people!

Instructor(s) Background: Clare Mehta and Eric Goedereis are both doctoral students in the life-span developmental psychology program at West Virginia University. Eric's area of expertise is health in older adulthood, and he is a student representative of the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education, a national organization that promotes the study of aging. Clare has given lectures related to successful aging both at WVU and in the community. She also enjoys walking and is looking forward to getting her daily recommended amount of exercise with OLLI members!

Technology Assistant Training Course

Tuesday, January 15th

Instructor: Jessica Justice

Facilities and Technology Chair: Alan Keiser

Classroom A

Course Description: The Facilities and Technology Committee encourages you to attend this hands-on course. A morning and afternoon session will be offered to allow each participant an opportunity to test all the equipment. This course is open to all instructors, teaching assistants and members who are interested in learning the operational procedures for all classroom technology equipment. Each student is encouraged to volunteer to be the Tech Assistant for one or more classes. The Tech Assistant plays a very important role in the smooth functioning of the class. New ideas are welcome as we develop quick reference sheets and instruction manuals. We are working hard to assign a Teaching Assistant and Tech Assistant to each course.

Instructor(s) Background: Jessica Justice is a Web Developer for the WVU Center on Aging. She graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and a minor in English. As an undergraduate she worked for the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences as a Web Coordinator and then as a Systems Administrator for the Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering. While working at WVU and taking classes, she has accumulated expertise in hardware and software support, applications programming, web development, and database administration. She currently provides information technology support for the faculty, staff and students of the Center on Aging, and she develops and maintains the Center's various websites and databases. She also participates in workshops, trainings, presentations and exhibitions.

If you are interested in becoming a Tech Assistant and cannot attend, special arrangements can be made for additional training. Please call the office.

1. Popular Songs of the 20th Century, I

Instructor: Leo Horacek

Monday, 10:00 a.m.-12 noon

January 28, February 4, 11, 18, 25, and March 3

Maximum Enrollment: 55

Course Description: An interesting but not well-documented story of recent times is seen in the development of popular songs in America. At the beginning of the 20th century, opportunities to hear music were limited, public taste was relatively undeveloped, and there was only a narrow range of musical expressiveness which was acceptable and meaningful to the public. As opportunities to hear music became greater with recordings, radio, and sound movies, public taste changed and developed through the century, permitting composers and lyricists a much greater latitude of style and subject. In addition, there were profound changes in the structure of society which affected taste and attitudes.

We will examine the words and music of songs from various decades of the 20th century, noting the developments, changes and variations in the melodic, harmonic and rhythmic structures, in the moods and subjects of the lyrics, and in performance styles.

Instructor’s Background: Dr. Horacek is Professor Emeritus of Music at the College of Creative Arts of WVU. He is on the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Honor Roll for instructors, and this is his 27th course he has taught for OLLI.

2. Practice T'ai Chi

Instructor(s): Cheryl Ornick and Sheila Logar

Monday, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Morgantown Dance Studio, Mountaineer Mall

January 28, February 4, 11, 18, 25, and March 3

Maximum enrollment: Open

Course Description: A class for students who have already completed "Beginners T'ai Chi" at least once.

Instructor’s Background: Cheryl Ornick was a public school teacher before she retired and has since attended all the T'ai Chi classes offered by OLLI. Dr. Logar is British by birth and training and has been in the United States for 20 years. She received a Ph.D. from the University of London in Physical Therapy and a Doctorate in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the British College. She is an experienced clinician, teacher, and administrator.

3. Beginners T'ai Chi

Instructor: Sheila Logar

Monday, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Morgantown Dance Studio

January 28, February 4, 11, 18, 25, and March 3

Maximum enrollment: 30

Course Description: This course is an introduction to T'ai Chi, part of Traditional Chinese Medicine and is holistic (body, mind, and spirit) in its approach to improving health. These classes are enjoyable and good for your health.

Instructor’s Background: Cheryl Ornick was a public school teacher before she retired and has since attended all the T'ai Chi classes offered by OLLI. Dr. Logar is British by birth and training and has been in the United States for 20 years. She received a Ph.D. from the University of London in Physical Therapy and a Doctorate in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the British College. She is an experienced clinician, teacher, and administrator.

4. America's Musics

Instructor: Christopher Wilkinson

Monday, 1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.

Classroom A

January 28, February 4, 11, 18, 25, and March 3

Maximum enrollment: 55

Course Description: For almost four centuries, the United States has provided a nourishing environment for what has become one of the most diverse musical cultures in the world. Many styles and traditions of music have developed as a result of people from all around the world coming to America and making it their home. Of greatest importance has been the blending of two musical traditions: those of Europe and West Africa, a process that began in 1619. The result has been the extraordinary variety of musics which define our culture today. This course will present an historical overview of the developments that account for the formation of our highly diverse and vital musical culture, surveying the period from the early years of the colony of Jamestown to the present.

Prerequisites:An interest in learning about American music from an historical perspective and as a mirror of broader historical developments in the United States.

Instructor's Background: A native of Chicago, Illinois, Christopher Wilkinson is Professor of Music History at WVU where he has been on the faculty since 1976. Since 1988, he has devoted himself to the study of African-American music with particular attention to jazz history before World War II. In 2001, the University of California Press published his Jazz on the Road: Don Albert's Musical Life as part of the Center for Black Music Research series, Music of the African Diaspora. More recent publications have reported on his study of the culture of big-band jazz and dance music in the African-American communities of the West Virginia coal fields during the 1930s. He is currently Editor of The Black Music Research Journal, a scholarly publication.

5. Frank Lloyd Wright: A Man Ahead of His Time

Instructor: George Longenecker

Tuesday, 10:00 a.m.– 12:00 noon

Classroom B

January 22, 29, February 5, 12, 19, and 26

Course Description: Frank Lloyd Wright was always testing the materials and pushing technology as he designed new structures. A number of times he had to prove his ideas before the building could be built. At times his designs forced the need for new and better materials. His architectural works demonstrate a progression through a number of different design styles. This course will be an overview of Wright’s life and his work.

Instructor’s Background: George Longenecker is a Landscape Architect, Professor Emeritus of West Virginia University and Executive Director of the West Virginia Botanic Garden, Inc. He holds a BS in Landscape Architecture from the University of Wisconsin, and a MFA in Landscape Architecture from the University of Illinois. He served as 1st Lt. of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Assistant Director of John J. Tyler Arboretum, Media PA, and Professor of Landscape Architecture, West Virginia University where he taught courses on Plant Material, Ecology, Planting Design, and Computer Graphics. Currently he is the Landscape Advisor for Falling Water. He started the West Virginia Botanical Garden Inc. in the late 1980’s, and worked with the City of Morgantown to lease the former Tibbs Run Reservoir property in the late 1990’s and began work on the property in June, 2000. He has visited and photographed over half of Wright’s extant works and has a personal collection of over 8,000 slides on Frank Lloyd Wright Architecture and is in the process of putting them into a digital format.

OLLI and George Longenecker will be planning a trip to Falling Water in the Spring.

6. American Folk Dancing

Instructor: Leah Wilde

Tuesday 10:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m.

Morgantown Dance Studio, Mountaineer Mall

January 22, 29, February 5, 12, 19, and 26

Maximum enrollment: 30

Course Description: Come join in the fun: Social dancing to toe-tapping, old-time and Irish music. No footwork to learn. Leah will teach circle, square and contra dances and call every move during each dance. For everyone's safety and comfort, wear light-weight clothing, comfortable shoes and avoid rings with high-set stones.

Prerequisites: Must be able to walk at a fairly brisk pace and turn quickly.

Instructor's Background: Ms. Wilde has been dancing for 20 years and calling dances for five years. While teaching English at Shantou University in Guangdong Province during the 2005-2006 school year where she called the first Contra Dance in China. She has taught elementary dancing and singing through the University of Massachusetts in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages).

7. The Russians Are Coming!

Instructor: James D. Held

Tuesday, 1:00 p.m.— 3:00 p.m.

Classroom A

January 22, 29, February 5, 12, 19, and 26

Maximum enrollment: 55

Course Description: Winter seems an appropriate season to explore the foundation of modern Russian theatre and drama, including plays of Chekhov (Uncle Vanya and The Cherry Orchard), Turgenev (A Month in the Country) and Gorky (No play); the Moscow Art Theatre: Stanislavski and his system for training actors; Meyerhold and the style of constructivist design.

Prerequisites: Participants would gain more by reading the plays before class.

Preview and homework for the Spring Term. The Russians Are Coming! Part Two: Was this the year you were going to finally read WAR AND PEACE? Or, have you always wanted to read it but were afraid to try? For those who would like to continue with "The Russians Are Coming," Prof. Held plans to tackle this (perhaps) greatest of all novels in the Spring 2008 Term. He will show Nikolai Bondarchuk's epic film of the novel (nearly seven hours), discuss Tolstoy and his world, and lead discussions of the film and/or novel. Homework: What may be the definitive translation of WAR AND PEACE has just been published by Knopf (Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky) and is available at local bookshops. Start reading NOW! It is 1215 pages!

Instructor’s Background: Professor James Dylan Held has been a WVU faculty member for 28 years, specializing in design, directing, and the literature of the theatre. He teaches theatre history, world theatre and drama, and scenic design. Over the years, Jim has designed productions including Into the Woods, Getting Married, Arcadia, Hamlet, Madama Butterfly, Fiddler on the Roof, The King and I, and many others. As a director, some of his favorites have been Medea, The Rivals, Noises Off, An Ideal Husband and Brighton Beach Memoirs. For a number of years he has been working on a textbook/anthology to accompany his World Theatre & Drama class—one of the first of its kind in the U.S. Next summer, this course will be offered for the first time as a web-based course at WVU.

8. Pysanky or Ukrainian Egg Dyeing

Instructor: Elaine Burrell

Tuesday , 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

OLLI Office Conference Room

January 22, 29, February 5, 12, and 19 (5 Sessions)

Maximum enrollment: 10

Course Description: This will be a fun, hands-on course. No artistic talent is needed. Pysanky technique is the use of alternate layers of beeswax and dyes to produce intricate, beautiful eggs. The eggs are then varnished and can be kept for years.

Special Course Fee: There will be a $10.00 fee paid to instructor for materials used in class.

Instructors Background: Elaine Burrell says, "I took a class in Pysanky at John Campbell Folk School and was hooked." She then taught it at the Outer Banks Senior Center in North Carolina.

Getting the Most Out of Your Digital Camera

Computer Based Learning Center, Library, Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center

Participants may enroll in only one session.

9. Digital Camera Session 1.

Instructor: Chris Singer

Tuesday, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Computer Based Learning Center

January 29, February 5, and 12 (3 Sessions)

Maximum enrollment: 10

10. Digital Camera Session 2.

Instructor: Micheal Smyth

Tuesday, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Computer Based Learning Center

February 19, 26, and March 4 (3 Sessions)

Maximum Enrollment: 10

Course Description: This digital camera course gives you the foundation knowledge you need to feel comfortable with your digital camera. It takes you through the basics of your camera's operations, battery life, storage cards, flash operations, and digital versus optical zoom. Also covered will be advice on taking more interesting and eye-pleasing pictures; how to move your pictures from your camera to your computer; organizing, editing and viewing your digital pictures on your computer; and ways of sharing your pictures with friends and family, not only through printing them, but through making CD's and sharing them through email. Participants are encouraged to bring their own cameras to the class, along with the corresponding cables for transferring pictures. Due to the "hands-on" nature of this class, enrollment is limited to 10. Participants may enroll in only one section.

Instructors Background: Chris Singer is a doctoral student in Curriculum and Instruction at WVU, as well as a graduate assistant for The Learning Center at Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center. He uses digital photography as a tool for education as well as personal enjoyment.

11. Managing Backyard Wildlife

Instructor: Edwin D. Michael

Tuesday 3:00 p.m.—5:00 p.m.

Classroom B

January 22, 29, February 5 and 12 (4 Sessions)

Maximum enrollment: 55

Course Description: This course will examine the roles of food, water, and cover in attracting desirable wildlife in order to facilitate observation and photography. The design and placement of appropriate types of feeders and nest boxes for various species, along with water sources and landscape plantings will be described. Methods to discourage undesirable wildlife from visiting backyards will also be covered.

Prerequisites: An interest in attracting and observing wildlife

Instructors Background: Dr. Michael is Professor Emeritus in Wildlife Ecology at West Virginia University and a native West Virginian. He was born on Plum Run, near Mannington and Farmington, attended elementary school at Shinnston, and graduated from Magnolia High School in New Martinsville. He received a BS in Biology from Marietta College and MS and PhD degrees in Wildlife Ecology from Texas A & M University. After teaching six years at Stephen F. Austin University in Nacogdoches, Texas, Dr. Michael returned to his beloved state and taught at West Virginia University from 1970 through 1997. Following retirement from WVU, he was awarded the title of Professor Emeritus. His 40-year career as a wildlife biologist has produced more than 100 scientific and popular articles, along with the book, "A Valley called Canaan: 1885- 2002." Dr. Michael continues to be an active outdoorsman and researcher, studying snapping turtles and conducting surveys for the endangered West Virginia northern flying squirrel. He is president of Wildlife Consulting Services, LLC, a company specializing in: (1) endangered species surveys, (2) habitat conservation plans, and (3) wildlife management plans.

12. Geology 101 for Seniors

Instructor: Alan Keiser

Wednesday, 10:00 a.m.— 12:00 noon

Classroom A

January 23, 30, February 6, 13, 20 and 27

Maximum enrollment: 40

Course Description: Using DVDs developed by West Virginia University Geology Professor John J. Renton. This Course will cover the basic geologic principles and ideas.

Instructor’s Background: Mr. Keiser grew up in North Central Indiana. He has a BA in German from Manchester College, Indiana; MA in Geology from Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana: and attended Philipps University in Marburg Germany. Alan worked as a coal geologist in an industry setting and also worked for the West Virginia Geological Survey. He taught high school general science in Cebu, Philippines for the US Peace Corps and also taught in Melbourne, Australia and did volunteer work in a large home for coal miners in West Germany. Mr. Keiser has traveled in 52 countries.

13. The Art of Eccentricity: A study of the comic literary genius and disturbing life of PG Wodehouse

Instructor: Joanna E. Ham

Wednesday, 1:00 p.m.— 3:00 p.m.

Classroom A

January 23, 30, February 6, 13, 20 and 27

Maximum enrollment: 25

Course Description: This course will be an interactive discussion of the comic prose and libretti of the twentieth century British writer P.G. Wodehouse, who created an idyllic and mostly imaginary England, whilst living mainly in America, France and Nazi Germany.

Prerequisites: Attendees should have a desire to shake off winter doldrums and have a good laugh! And have an interest in the art of comic writing and curiosity about the contradictions between the artist and his art. Students should read - before class– several of Wodehouse's short stories and select a favorite to be read and discussed in class.

Instructor’s Background: Joanna E. Ham was born in Manchester England to English Welsh parents. She started British stage training but moved into high school English-Drama teaching. (Married Early!) She is an honours graduate of Queen Mary College, University of London and holds a degree in English Literature. Joanna lived on the Isle of Whight for seven years doing triage in the NHS as well as teaching, parenting and fostering many children there and in the U.S. She now coaches for SAT and College entrance exams and is a self training stand up comic.

14. Help Yourself: A Six-Week Self -Management Course for People Who Live with Chronic Conditions

Instructors: Joshua Byrd and Trisha Petitte

Sponsored by: Marshall University Center for Rural Health and West Virginia University Rural Healthy Aging Network (RHAN)

Wednesday 10:00 a.m.—12:00 noon

Classroom B

January 23, 30, February 6, 13, 20 and 27

Maximum enrollment: 14

Course Description: The Help Yourself Program is a workshop where people with different chronic diseases come together. It teaches the skills needed in the day-to-day management of treatments. Learn to maintain and/or increase life’s activities. The course covers topics including action plans, problem-solving skills, nutrition, physical fitness, communication, better breathing and muscle relaxation techniques, medication use, depression, pain and fatigue management and working with your health care professional.

Prerequisites: Attendees should have a desire to shake off winter doldrums and have a good laugh! And have an interest in the art of comic writing and curiosity about the contradictions between the artist and his art. Students should read - before class– several of Wodehouse's short stories and select a favorite to be read and discussed in class.

Optional Text: Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions, Third Edition, Lorig, K. Sobel, D. Gonzalez, V. and Minorm, M. This text is optional but very useful. It can be purchased at Amazon.com for $12.89.

Instructors’ Background:

Joshua Byrd, BA, Senior Program Coordinator, WVU Center on Aging. Mr.
Byrd is currently a senior program coordinator for R. Turner Goins, PhD at WVU Center on Aging. He graduated from Davis and Elkins College in 1998. He has also taken master's level classes at WVU. He is a member of the Rural Healthy Aging Network. He supports Dr. Goins with her research endeavors and coordinates and teaches training classes for this research. He is also certified as a trained leader in the Stanford Chronic Disease Self-Management Program. Joshua enjoys teaching and looks forward to offering this class to OLLI members.

Trisha Petitte, BA, MPA, BSN, Assistant Director, Office of Health Services Research, West Virginia University. Her background is in health research, evaluation and health education. She has worked in rural health communities on a variety of projects including women’s health, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and most recently electronic patient registries. She is certified as a trained leader in the Stanford Chronic Disease Self- Management Program aimed at helping patients better manage their chronic diseases. As a nurse, Ms. Petitte works part-time at Ruby Memorial Hospital on the medical/surgical units.

15. Gemstones and Jewels

Instructor: Carole B. Boyd

Thursday,10:00 a.m.— 12:00 noon

Classroom A

January 24, 31, February 7, 14, 21 (Field Trip) and 28

Maximum enrollment: 55

Course Description: An entertaining review of the origins, sources and preparations of gemstones, and the histories of famous or unusual jewels.

Prerequisites: Interests in sparkling things!

Instructor’s Background: Dr. Boyd is a Native of Michigan, but a West Virginian by desire. She is a graduate of Western Michigan University (AB), Wayne State University School of Medicine (MD), Wayne State University (MS), WVU (MA - History). She is retired from West Virginia University School of Medicine, Department of Pathology. Dr. Boyd is a Professor with Boards in Anatomy and Clinical Pathology and Cytopathology. Enjoys lifelong learning, tennis, cats, books, music.

Special Field Trip: On February 21, at 9:00 a.m. the class will meet for an exciting studio tour of jeweler ...

John P Kuehn
320 High Street
Morgantown, WV 26505
304-296-9669
www.jpkdiamonds.com

16. Verdi's "Aїda" and Bellini's "I Capuleti é i Montecchi"

Instructor: James Benner

Thursday, 1:00 p.m.— 3:00 p.m.

Classroom A

January 24, 31, February 7, 14, 21, and 28

Maximum enrollment: 55

Course Description: A detailed study of the two operas to be presented in the spring of 2008 by the Pittsburgh Opera.

Commissioned by the Khedive of Egypt, Ismail Pasha, "Aїda" had its premiere at the Italian Theatre in Cairo on Christmas Eve, 1871. The romantic story involves the fatal love of the Ethiopian princess Aїda for Radames, the leader of the Egyptian army. Her rival is the Egyptian princess Amneris. When it is discovered that Aїda, at the behest of her father, Amonasro, the King of Ethiopia, has tricked Radames into revealing the route of the invading Egyptian army, he is tried for treason. Amneris offers to save his life if he renounces Aїda. When he refuses, he is condemned to death by suffocation in a tomb. Aїda secretly joins him, and their final ecstatic duet is one of the glories of opera literature.

Vincenzo Bellini's sixth opera, "I Capuleti e i Montecchi" (The Capulets and the Montagues), is his take on the Romeo and Juliet legend. The libretto by Felice Romani was adapted from a libretto he had written for a successful opera by Nicola Vaccai. It is not based on the Shakespeare play, as is often supposed, but on a late eighteenth-century libretto derived from a fifteenth-century novella. Shakespeare's source was a narrative poem by Arthur Brooke, "The Tragical History of Romeo and Juliet," published in 1562. Bellini's opera is one of the greatest jewels in the bel canto opera literature. The lovers are sung by a soprano and a mezzo-soprano. Attempts to have Romeo sung by a tenor have proven to be unsatisfactory. The blending of the virtuoso singing by the two women's voices is essential for the realization of the musical drama.

Tickets for the Sunday matinee performances of both operas may be ordered on the forms enclosed in this booklet."Aїda" will be on April 6, and "I Capuleti e i Montecchi" will be on May 11. The purchase of tickets for the erformances is not a requirement for enrollment in the classes.

Instructor’s Background: James Benner is Professor Emeritus in the Division of Music, College of Creative Arts, at WVU. In May of 2007 he was awarded an honorary Doctor of Humanities degree from Bethany College. In May of 2003 he received the WVU College of Creative Arts Dean's Award for "Distinguished Leadership in the Arts," and he delivered the convocation speech for the 2003 College of Creative Arts Commencement Ceremony. Professor Emeritus Benner was a noted pianist and vocal coach in New York City before joining the Music faculty at WVU in 1966. From 1954 to 1968, he played for all of the major tours of the famed Obernkirchen Children's Choir from Germany. There were more than 1,000 concerts on five continents. At WVU, he prepared, sometimes directed, and often conducted 38 productions of 34 different operas, all fully staged with orchestra. He also developed courses in foreign language diction for singers and a program major for pianists in accompanying and vocal coaching. Since his retirement from WVU in 1985, he has been active as an accompanist, stage director, conductor, and lecturer. He was in charge of musical preparation for the Opera Company of Boston under Sarah Caldwell in the 1985-86 season. He is on the OLLI Honor Roll for instructors, and this is the 38th course he has taught for OLLI at WVU since its beginning in 1993.

17. Exploring Hand Lettering -- Calligraphy

Instructor: Glenn Runions

Thursday, 3:00 p.m.—5:00 p.m.

Classroom B

January 24, 31, February 7, 14, 21, 28, March 6, 13, and 20 ( 9 Sessions)

Maximum enrollment: 12

Course Description: "Hands-on" learning techniques of basic alphabet development using basic tools of the trade to design and create personal styles of calligraphy in ink as well as color. This is a fun, sometimes "messy" class. NOTE: This is a "basic" beginner's class; anyone above that level will be asked to assist with instruction.

Special Course Fee: A list of materials will be distributed at the first class. All materials can be purchased at Michaels for around $25.00- $30.00.

Instructor’s Background: Glenn Runions graduated from Concord College in 1964 with a BSED with teaching fields in art, biology, physics, science and chemistry. He taught at Greenbrier College for Women and in public schools. He returned to receive his MAAT degree from Wheeling Jesuit University and joined the WVU Extension Service as county agent in Wyoming, Mingo and McDowell Counties of West Virginia. Now retired, he lives in Morgantown where he enjoys painting (oils, acrylics, and watercolors). Most of his paintings are in private collections in the Lewisburg area and Catholic Pastoral Centers throughout the state.

18. Financial Workshop for Individual Investors: Retirement Income Strategies

Instructor: Brian Kurcaba

Guest Speakers: Robert Dean, The Hartford; Eric London, Attorney, Gianola, Barnum & Wigal, L.C.

Thursday, 3:00 p.m.— 5:00 p.m.

Classroom A

January 24, 31, February 7, 14, 21, and 28

Maximum enrollment: 15

Course Description: The “Financial Workshop for Individual Investors” is an overview of investing information. The course is designed to provide participants with a greater understanding of financial and investment topics. It contains four core sections with additional modules that cover specific investing topics.

Section 1: Starting Your Investing Journey: This section will acquaint participants with a greater understanding of financial terms and concepts. It will also help them to understand the difference between managing investments and working with a financial advisor.

Section 2: Moving Down the Road to Your Financial Goals: This section provides participants with the principles of sound investing. It will enable them to prepare an initial financial strategy and understand some common investing mistakes.

Section 3: Arriving at Retirement: This section provides participants who are nearing or in retirement with guidelines to help achieve a successful retirement experience. The discussion will focus on the importance of asset allocation and the logic behind developing a retirement savings number.

Section 4: Establishing your Legacy: This final section will provide an introduction to estate-planning terms and outlines the necessary steps to take. It concludes the life cycle of investing. After this section, participants will have a greater understanding of the entire investing process and the options available to them.

Instructor’s Background: Mr. Kurcaba is an Investment Representative for Edward Jones.

Microsoft Office Review
Computer Based Learning Center, Library , Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center
Please Register for only one.

19. Microsoft Office Review: Morning Course

Instructor: Michelle Klishis

Friday 9:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m.

Computer Based Learning Center

January 25, February 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 ( 6 Sessions )

Maximum enrollment: 10

20. Microsoft Office Review: Afternoon Course

Instructor: Micheal Smyth

Friday 1:30 p.m.—3:30 p.m.

Computer Based Learning Center

January 25, February 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 ( 6 Sessions )

Maximum Enrollment: 10

Instructor's Background: Michelle Klishis is a bit of a jack-of-all trades and certifiable geek. Her degree in biology and work in a microbiology lab gave her absolutely no preparation for becoming a technology consultant, however upon being hired she took to it like a duck to water. She enjoys teaching people how to work with computers and solving their software problems, most likely because she comes from a family of teachers, so explaining things is in her genes. When not in front of the computers, she is likely to be found reading anything from a novel to the back of cereal boxes (although she prefers fantasy and mystery to cardboard packaging).

21. Current Medical Challenges (OLLI Lecture Series)

Instructor: Ed Morgan

Teaching Assistant: Betty Elder RN

Friday, 10:00 am - 12:00 noon

Classroom B

January 25, February 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, and March 7 ( 7 Sessions)

Maximum enrollment: 55

Course Description: As seniors we have lived long enough to experience/survive many different health problems. They may alter our lifestyle as well as challenge our independence and finances. We have also watched an era of tremendous medical/technical advances which may add years to our lives, but also increase health care costs and may prolong suffering near the end of our life. We also tend to vote, have resources and time to continue our education and discuss potential solutions for our health care dilemmas. In order to share information and stimulate discussion, the following lectures have been arranged.

Instructor’s Background: E. J. Morgan, a retired Professor Emeritus of Medicine from WVU, served for the last 30 years as the Director of the University Health Service and taught in the Department of Medicine (Chest Disease). Dr. Morgan graduated from Pitt Medical School in 1964. He then came to Morgantown, to do his internship, was diverted to the USAF as a Flight Surgeon for two years at Andrews Air Force Base, the Pentagon, Texas and SE Asia, then returned to do his residency in medicine at WVU. Dr. Morgan then did a fellowship in TB and Occupational Lung Diseases in 1970/71 in Cardiff, Wales, prior to joining the WVU faculty.

22. OLLI Potpourri

Friday 1:00 p.m.—3:00 p.m.
Classroom A
January 25, February 1, 8, 15, and 22 (5 Sessions) Maximum Enrollment: 55

January 25: Peace Corps Then and Now   Instructor: Dorothy Schoeneman

Description: Volunteers age 50 and over are valuable assets to the Peace Corps’ mission because of their extensive experience. In return, the Peace Corp offers meaningful work opportunities and a wonderful way to see other parts of the world. Hundreds of current volunteers have found retirement and other life transitions the perfect time to realize their dream of joining the Peace Corps. Come and learn all about Peace Corps: the history, the goals, the joys and difficulties. You will see a DVD of volunteers at work and at play in various countries around the world, and returned Peace Corps volunteers will share their experiences.

Instructor’s Background: Dorothy Schoeneman is the recruiter for the 50+ Peace Corps Mid-Atlantic Regional Office. She served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Mali, West Africa , from 1999 to 2001. As a 64 year old health education volunteer, she gained instant respect in her small village just by virtue of age. She taught health and sanitation at the elementary school and worked with the women to improve nutrition. On returning to the United States, Dorothy worked for Arlington County as an interim and substitute teacher. She also shared her Mali experiences with 3rd grade students studying the Kingdom of Mali. Dorothy lives in McLean, VA , but is very partial to her home in the woods of West Virginia where she enjoys hiking and also maintains a trail on Great North Mountain for the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club. She enjoys music and reading, as well as spending time with her three grandchildren.

February 1: Dale Chihuly at Phipps Prep Course   Instructor: Wally Venable

Description: This course will highlight the background of Dale Chihuly and his controversial role in the art glass world and the internationally renowned art glass teaching studios of the Pittsburgh Glass Center. On Saturday, February 16th OLLI will be visiting both The Pittsburgh Glass Center and the Dale Chihuly at Phipps exhibit. Please see the enclosed trip registration for additional details.

Instructor’s Background: Wally Venable came to WVU as a graduate student in 1964 and decided not to leave. He plays on the river and is immersed in river politics.

February 8: Options for Authors   Instructor: Rae Jean Sielen

Description: This presentation will provide an overview of options for authors interested in book publishing. Topics will include: self-publishing, private publishing, “print-on-demand,” and “vanity presses.” Publishing with conventional publishers (i.e., those offering advances, royalty payments, etc.) will be covered very briefly.

Optional: a field trip to Populore (in Westover, in the historic P. Keck House on Highland Street, near the Fire Department) may be scheduled for computer demonstrations (on-line book production) and other show-and-tell based on participant interest.

Instructor's Background: Ms. Sielen is president and co-founder of Populore Publishing Company, founded in 1995. Edited/compiled works include “Mountain State Stories of the People” and “Our Mountain State Heritage.” Local publishing and personal history workshop sponsors have included the Village at Heritage Point, Monongalia Art Center, and GoldenRod. Ms. Sielen received an A.B. in Linguistics from the University of California and an M.S. in Speech and Hearing Sciences from the University of Washington.

February 15 and 22: Successful Aging

Instructors: Clare Mehta and Eric Goedereis

Description: Psychologists are working hard to unlock the secrets of successful aging. Come and learn about what they are discovering in the PBS Documentary “ Stealing Time.” Both sessions will consist of a one hour video detailing research being conducted on aging, followed by a lecture and discussion on successful aging.

Instructors’ Background: Clare Mehta and Eric Goedereis are both doctoral students in the Life Span Developmental Psychology program at West Virginia University. Eric's area of expertise is health in older adulthood, and he is a student representative of the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education, a national organization that promotes the study of aging. Clare has given lectures relating to successful aging both at WVU and in the community.