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FALL 2014 COURSE CATALOG

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Welcome

The mission of the Academy is to enrich the lives of mature adults in Sarasota and Manatee counties by providing affordable and outstanding educational programs that cover a broad spectrum of topics and are rich in intellectual stimulation, often interactive in scope, and worthy of academic consideration.

LLA is a non-profit agency governed by a board of directors. The Academy operates year-round and is supported through student registrations and private contributions. LLA courses are non-credit and primarily based on a liberal arts curriculum. There are no grades and no tests; courses are offered purely for the joy of learning. Students may attend classes at any of our locations, participate in Einstein’s Circle discussion groups, and attend lectures and special events.

We offer four terms per year. In 2014, the fall term will begin on September 29 and end on November 20. Tuition is $75 per class, unless otherwise noted. For classes held on the USFSM campus, a $19 parking pass is required. LLA office hours during the fall term are 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday.

From the Director

Fall 2014 is here, and it’s hard to believe so much time has passed since the Academy was formed by the efforts of a few insightful people, people who knew there was even more to retirement than going to the beach, golfing, eating great food, and enjoying the arts.

While there is undoubtedly nothing wrong with those activities (we all enjoy them), those insightful pioneers yearned as well to continue their learning and discuss what they had learned. They hoped to meet others who had similar thoughts about how they wanted to spend the rest of their lives.

So the Senior Academy—forerunner of LLA—was born with the help of the University of South Florida, and here we are, 16 years later, with over 2,000 students. The Academy exists to

provide learning opportunities for those who seek knowledge, those who are open to new experiences, those who wish to find new friends, and those who want to improve their lives, their health, and their minds.

Often, when we retire and move to a new place, the thing we miss most is the companionship of friends made over the years—friends we can talk to about anything, friends whose minds are open to new perspectives, friends we can trust with our thoughts and our stumbles in life. It’s no wonder, then, that so many of us new to this area have found our way to the Academy, where we have the opportunity to forge new friendships. Once again, we can be among trusted individuals who will give us feedback on our creative writing, or share our concerns about retirement and relocation, or engage in lively political discussion, even when our opinions differ. We can enjoy sitting in classes together and listening to one another as we explore ideas presented by great instructors. And, at the end of class, we can sit over coffee and chat some more.

That is what the Academy is all about—meaningful learning experiences and new friendships. We hope you will join us on this journey. Your retirement may last 25 to 35 years. What new experiences await you?

Janna Overstreet, M.A.Executive DirectorLifelong Learning [email protected]

Janna Overstreet

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

LITERATURE Lifelong Learning Academy Book Club........................ 21 Short Stories V—More Gems of Literature................. 21 The Great Books Reading and Discussion Program..... 22

MUSIC APPRECIATION Bach’s Goldberg Variations.......................................... 22 Those Sensational, Sizzlin’ Seventies!........................... 22

PHILOSOPHY & RELIGION A Touch of Talmud: History, Methodology,

and Genius............................................................... 23 Science on Mysticism . . . Mysticism on Science.......... 23 “Don’t Get Fooled Again”—Critical Thinking

and Reasoning.......................................................... 23

PHOTOGRAPHY Photoshop Elements for Digital Photographers.......... 24 Beginning Digital Photography..................................... 24 Intermediate Digital Photography................................ 24 Photographic Round Table: Educating Your Eye!......... 25

PSYCHOLOGY Spiritual Psychology...................................................... 25 Van Gogh’s Life: An Interdisciplinary Study.................. 25 Case Studies on the Path to Happiness........................ 26

SCIENCE The Science of Genetics............................................... 26 Your Inner Fish............................................................. 26 Theories of Physics and Our Knowledge of the

Universe................................................................... 27

TECHNOLOGY iPhone for Beginners.................................................... 27 Tools and Techniques for the iPad................................ 27

TRAVEL Travel Planning and the Internet................................... 28 Photo Adventures: Mayan Architecture in

Central America....................................................... 28 Photo Adventures: Miami, Florida—Our Exciting

Southern Neighbor................................................... 28

WRITING Writer’s Workshop...................................................... 29 Reading As a Writer: Cormac McCarthy...................... 29 Iron Author................................................................... 29

Off Campus Courses, Events, and Locations............. 30-32Einstein’s Circle at USFSM.............................................. 32Upcoming Events............................................................ 33Two-Session Courses...................................................... 34Academic Calendar.......................................................... 35Donors Thank You .......................................................... 36Volunteers Thank You..................................................... 37LLA Photo Gallery........................................................... 38Directions to LLA at USFSM Main Campus..................... 40

Welcome............................................................................ 2Board of Directors............................................................ 4LLA Membership............................................................... 4Shared Interest Groups (SIGs)........................................... 5LLA Calendar of Events .................................................... . 6Short Course Listing.......................................................... 7Registration Options.......................................................... 9Parking Permit Information................................................ 9Advertiser Information...................................................... 9Quick-Find Course Guide................................................ 10Mail-In Registration Form........................................... 11-12Policies and Procedures................................................... 13

Fall 2014 Courses

ART APPRECIATION

Art Talks: Pictures Are Worth a Thousand Words!...................................................................... 14

ART STUDIO

Watercolor—More or Less.......................................... 14

Drawing With Color Pencils 2...................................... 14

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

From Crinolines and Heels to Tutus on

Pointe: 300 Years of Ballet, Part 1................................ 15

Cops and Robbers........................................................ 15

CURRENT & GLOBAL ISSUES

Debate the Issues......................................................... 15

The World in Transition............................................... 16

Current Issues.............................................................. 16

The 2014 Midterm Elections: Politics and Prospects for the 2016 Elections............................ 16

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Studies: An Ally’s Perspective................................... 16

ECONOMICS & FINANCE

What Wall Street Doesn’t Want You to Know............. 17

or You.............................. 17Making Your Money Work f

Introduction to Investment Analysis............................ 17

HEALTH & WELL-BEING

From Farm to Fork: Why What We Eat Matters......... 18

Quiet the Mind With Meditation.................................. 18

Your New Now—An Ongoing Community................. 18

HISTORY

Anglo-German Relations in the European Century, 1815-1914................................................. 19

American Biographies, Part 1....................................... 19

Archaeological Mysteries of the Biblical World............ 19

19th Century Paris: From Revolution to Renoir.......... 20

Nazi Collaborators...................................................... 20

Culture in Central Europe: 1850-1950........................ 20

History of Smuggling in Florida.................................... 21

The Epic of Medicine................................................... 21

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

SAM SAMELSON Board Chairman

ALAN GRINDAL

Vice-Chairman

JAN BLACKMAN

Curriculum Chair

JACK SUKIN

Development Chair

BEVERLY HARMS

Educational Events Chair

JOE KERATA

Community Relations Chair

SUSAN SAMELSON

Volunteer Chair

JULIE COTTON

Strategic Planning Chair

DIDIER BÉGAT

Treasurer

CARMEN GLORIA LETELIER

Shared Interest Group Chair

AL TRIPODI

Local Collaborations Chair

ACADEMY OFFICE STAFF

JANNA OVERSTREET

Executive Director

MICKIE MCELROY Administrative Assistant

SHEILA REED

Project Coordinator

DEE BUCKLEY

Accounting Clerk

MEMBERSHIP

WHO CAN BECOME A MEMBER?Membership is open to every individual who supports the Lifelong Learning Academy’s mission to provide active, engaged adults with a rich learning experience.

MUST I BE A MEMBER TO TAKE CLASSES?Absolutely not. Membership is entirely voluntary. People wishing to take classes may continue to do so simply by registering.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP?As a member, you will enjoy a wide range of benefits including the following:

• Early registration privileges for all Academy services.

• 10% tuition discount on all Academy courses and Einstein’s Circles.

• FREE admission to all lectures; registration will be required to ensure seating. (Does not apply to fundraising-specific events.)

• A quality gift bearing the Academy logo.

• Participation in Shared Interest Groups (SIGs), which are designed to create a sense of community among people with similar interests who will meet regularly at a time and place of their convenience. Information about Shared Interest Groups is on page 5.

• Invitation to the Academy’s annual Appreciation Party.

WHY IS MEMBERSHIP IMPORTANT?Membership gives you the opportunity to meet people outside the classroom who share your interests. Membership dues will also help us ensure the continued success of our current programs and allow us to initiate new and exciting programs in the future.

HOW MUCH IS MEMBERSHIP?Annual membership is $65.

HOW DO I BECOME A MEMBER?Simply log on to LLA’s website at LLA-SM.org; click “Quick Links”; then click “Become a Member.” Or, if you prefer, indicate your desire to become a member on the Mail-In Registration Form on of this catalog. You can pick up your page 12membership packet at our office within one week.

We invite you to become a member today.

Many of your fellow students are already enjoying the benefits of our new membership program. How about you?

Membership


SHARED INTEREST GROUPS

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SIGs: Shared Interest Groups A Shared Interest Group brings together LLA members who focus on a certain area of interest and enjoy social

interaction. Each SIG is led by a group member known as the Champion. Joining a SIG is a great way to make new

friends and socialize with people who have interests similar to your own. After becoming an LLA member, there is

no additional fee to join a SIG, and attendance at SIG meetings is always optional.

NEW SIG!!! THE PHILOSOPHERSAn examination of philosophical questions, ranging from Socrates to Rorty — whatever is of interest to the group. In each session, one person will introduce a subject and give a 30-minute presentation. The presentation will be followed by a group discussion.

Champion: Axel Lohrisch, [email protected]

GIG: GUITAR INTEREST GROUPIf you are interested in guitars and guitar music, this is the group to join! We play music, swap stories, and coach each other’s playing skills. All skill levels are welcome. We meet at 3 p.m. on the last Monday of each month. Don’t forget to bring your guitar.

Champion: Robert Rainer, [email protected]

HISTORY GROUP Attention history buffs! Looking for someone who loves history as much as you do and enjoys discussing it? The History Group is a small group of 10 to 15 individuals who meet monthly. Each month, one member will choose a topic to present and then lead a follow-up discussion.

Champion: Alan Grindal, [email protected]

WINE TASTING Learn about wine and enjoy it with fellow LLA wine enthusiasts! Today there are very good wines being produced in more places around the world at a variety of price points. The group will explore the different wines and price points to determine if price really does make a difference. The group will also explore wine and food pairings.

Champion: Sam Samelson, [email protected]

DINNER AND MOVIE DISCUSSION Seen any good movies lately? This group of movie buffs will choose a movie on Thursday, see it during the following week (on their own), then meet for dinner and discussion at an agreed upon time and place. This group is currently full; we are looking for another Champion to start a second group.

Champion: Millie Finkel, [email protected]

WALKING GROUP Let’s walk for health, fun, and fitness. Lace up those walking shoes so we can explore the beautiful scenery that Sarasota and Bradenton offer. Time, pace, and locations are determined by the group.

Champion: Susan Samelson, [email protected]

HOW DO I JOIN A SIG?

• Be an LLA member

• Email the SIG Champion

• Attend meetings scheduled

by the Champion

HOW DO I START A SIG?

• Be an LLA member

• Contact SIG chairperson

Carmen Letelier via email _at c [email protected]

• Complete a SIG proposal

form, available at the LLA

office or via email request

• Return completed form to _c [email protected] or drop

it off at the LLA office for

Carmen

WE HAVE MEMBERS

INTERESTED IN:

• Walking in Bradenton

• Exploring nature

• Travel

• Spanish practice

• and other subjects!

We are looking for Champions to get new groups started.

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LLA CALENDAR OF EVENTS

October, continued

Wednesday, October 22, 2:30–4:00Einstein’s Circle at USFSM: “Sex in the City: Stopping Human Traffic.” Selby Auditorium at USFSM. Registration required. $ . See page 32 for details.12

Wednesday, October 29, 11:00–12:30Einstein’s Circle on Anna Maria: “Life Lessons.” Studio at Gulf and Pine, Anna Maria Island. No registration required. Free. See page 30 for details.

Wednesday, October 29, 2:30–4:00Einstein’s Circle at USFSM: “Near Death Experience.” Selby Auditorium at USFSM. Registration required. $12. See page 32 for details.

Wednesdays, October 29 & November 5; 11:00–12:20 “Photo Adventures: Mayan Architecture in Central America” at USFSM. Registration required. $30 per 2-session “tour.” See page 28 for details.

Thursday, October 30, 3:30Lecture: “Are We Humans Getting Smarter or Dumber?” by Ron Wulkan in the Selby Auditorium at USFSM. Registration required. $15 or free to LLA members. See page 33 for details.

NOVEMBER

Tuesday, November 4, 1:00Lecture: “Travel: Myanmar” by Dr. Jack Winberg at Westminster Towers & Shores, Bradenton. RSVP by 10/31/14. Free. See page 31 for details.

Wednesday, November 5, 11:00–12:30Einstein’s Circle on Anna Maria: “Teacher Tenure and Students’ Rights.” Studio at Gulf and Pine, Anna Maria Island. No registration required. Free. See page 30 for details.

Thursday, November 6, 2:30–4:00Is Fracking a Einstein’s Circle at USFSM: “

Dirty Word?” Selby Auditorium at USFSM. Registration required. $ . See page 12 32for details.

AUGUST

Monday, August 11Fall term early registration begins for members.

Monday, August 18Open registration for fall term begins.

SEPTEMBER

Monday, September 29Fall term begins.

OCTOBER

Wednesday, October 1, 11:00–12:30Einstein’s Circle on Anna Maria: “Minimum Wage and Wealth Redistribution.” Studio at Gulf and Pine, Anna Maria Island. No registration required. Free. See page 30 for details.

Tuesday, October 7, 1:00Lecture: “Whole Person Health” by Dr. Robin Shapiro at Westminster Towers & Shores, Bradenton. RSVP by 10/2/14. Free. See page 31 for details.

Wednesday, October 8, 11:00–12:30Einstein’s Circle on Anna Maria: “Freedom of Speech vs. Buying an Election.” Studio at Gulf and Pine, Anna Maria Island. No registration required. Free. See page 30 for details.

Wednesday, October 15, 2:00–3:30Lecture: “Exploring Alaska’s National Parks” by Anne Castellino. Island Branch Library, Holmes Beach. No registration required. Free. See page 30 for details.

Tuesday, October 21, 1:00Lecture: “I Just Don't Understand Some People!” by Louise Gallagher atWestminster Towers & Shores, Bradenton. RSVP by 10/16/14. Free. See page 31 for details.

Wednesday, October 22, 11:00–12:30Einstein’s Circle on Anna Maria: “Obama’s Foreign Policy: Success or Failure?” Studio at Gulf and Pine, Anna Maria Island. No registration required. Free. See page 30 for details.

November, continued

Wednesdays, November 12 & November 19; 1:00–2:20 “19th Century Paris: From Revolution to Renoir” at USFSM. Registration required. $30. See page 20 for details.

Wednesdays, November 12 & November 19; 11:00–12:20 “Photo Adventures: Miami, Florida —

Our Exciting Southern Neighbor” at USFSM. Registration required. $30 per 2-session “tour.” See page 28 for details.

Wednesday, November 12, 2:00–3:30Lecture: “The Incredible Immune System” by Joe Kerata at Island Branch Library, Holmes Beach. No registration required. Free. See page 30 for details.

Wednesday, November 19, 11:00–12:30Einstein’s Circle on Anna Maria: “Capital Punishment.” Studio at Gulf and Pine, Anna Maria Island. No registration required. Free. See page 30 for details.

Wednesday, November 19, 2:30–4:00Einstein’s Circle at USFSM: “Criminal Justice Reform.” Selby Auditorium at USFSM. Registration required. $ . See 12page 32 for details.

Thursday, November 20, 3:00Lecture: “The Sky Above, the Earth Below” by Jeff Rodgers in the Selby Auditorium at USFSM. Registration required. $15 or free to LLA members. See page 33 for details.

Thursday, November 20Fall term ends.

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Think you can’t take an LLA fall course because of your travel plans? Think again! Our fall catalog offers a course schedule that may fit your personal schedule. We also have a variety of lectures, shared interest groups (SIGs), and Einstein’s Circle events held throughout the term.

Einstein’s Circle

Einstein’s Circle meetings on the campus of USFSM take place in the Selby Auditorium (with some exceptions). Registration is required, and there is a $12 registration fee, or you can attend all four meetings for $40. See page 32 for more details.

On Anna Maria Island, Einstein’s Circle meetings are held at The Studio at Gulf and Pine, 10101 Gulf Dr., Anna Maria. There is no registration, and attendance is free. See page 30 for meeting details.

A Note to Our Part-Year Residents:

•Debate the Issues (p. 15)

•From Crinolines and Heels to Tutus on Pointe: 300 Years of Ballet, Part 1 (p. 15)

•The World in Transition (p. 16)

•Making Your Money Work for You (p. 17)

•What Wall Street Doesn’t Want You to Know (p. 17)

•Quiet the Mind with Meditation (p. 18)

•Archaeological Mysteries of the Biblical World (p. 19)

•History of Smuggling in Florida (p. 21)

•Spiritual Psychology (p. 25)

•Case Studies on the Path to Happiness (p. 26)

•Tools and Techniques for the iPad (p. 27)

•Travel Planning and the Internet (p. 28)

• (p. 14)Art Talks: Pictures Are Worth a Thousand Words!

•Photographic Round Table: Educating Your Eye! (p. 25)

•19th Century Paris: From Revolution to Renoir (p. 20)

•Photo Adventures: Mayan Architecture in Central America (p. 28)

•Photo Adventures: Miami, Florida—Our Exciting Southern Neighbor (p. 28)

Six-Session Courses

Four-Session Courses

Two-Session Courses

SIGs: Shared Interest Groups

LLA members can join our Shared Interest Groups. Each group focuses on a topic (e.g., guitar, walking.) Starting or joining a SIG is a great way to make new friends and socialize with people who have interests similar to your own. Once you become an LLA member, there is no additional fee to join a SIG, and attendance at SIG meetings is always optional. See page 5 for more details.

LLA depends on assistance from our community of learners. Do you have skills or experience that could help? We have a wide variety of activities that you can participate in behind the scenes! Please contact us through our website www.LLA-SM.org, or call the office at 941-359-4296. Volunteering helps LLA, but it can enrich your life, too: get to know your fellow students and make new friends.

LLA Needs Volunteers!

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ONLINE: Visit our website at www.LLA-SM.org and follow the links. If you have more than one address, remember to use the address that is associated with the credit card you are using. Also, note the link to purchase a USF parking pass.

BY MAIL: Fill out the mail-in form on page 11-12 of this catalog. Enclose it with your check or credit card information and mail to Lifelong Learning Academy, 8350 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34243.

IN PERSON: Register in person at the LLA office at USFSM (Room A-124) Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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USF Parking Permit:You may purchase your USF parking permit ONLINE but it must be done as a separate transaction from course registration and payment of tuition. We provide a link on our website’s home page to USFSM, where you will find instructions for ordering your permit. Make sure you select the “LIFELONG LEARNING ACADEMY” permit and specify the “FALL” term.

Alternatively, you may your request with MAIL IN a check for $19; use the link “CLICK HERE TO PRINT AND MAIL PARKING FORM” on the LLA website under “REGISTRATION.”

You may also purchase your permit at IN PERSON the USFSM business office, where you will need to provide your license plate number.

Questions?Call 941-359-4296 or email [email protected]

REGISTRATION OPTIONS AND PARKING PERMIT INFORMATION

There’s much morein store . . .Check our websitewww.LLA-SM.orgregularly to getnews, updates, and information about:

•Series

•Events

•New SIGs (Shared Interest Groups)

SPONSOR US!Support the Lifelong Learning Academy through sponsorship. We are serving the population that you wish to reach! In the past 15 years of service, we have provided hundreds of courses to over 10,000 area residents. Our course catalog is published three times per year and distributed to over 3,900 residences by request, with over 2,000 additional copies distributed throughout Sarasota and Manatee counties in key locations. Last year, we exceeded 3,000 registrations in over 200 courses.

For more information, or to reserve your space in our next three catalogs, email [email protected] or contact the Lifelong Learning Academy office at 941-359-4296. We will provide you with graphic specifications and answer all of your questions.

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Quick-Find Guide: Fall 2014 Courses by Schedule


Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

F14-01 (p. 17) Introduction to Investment Analysis

F14-03 (p. 16) Current Issues

F14-16 (p. 29) Reading As a Writer: Cormac McCarthy

F14-26 (p. 27)Theories of Physics

F14-08 (p. 26) Case Studies on the Path to Happiness

F14-AMI-50 (p. 20) Nazi Collaborators

F14-13 (p. 29) Iron Author

F14-21 (p. 25) Photographic Round Table

F14-40 “Don’t Get Fooled (p. 23) Again”: Critical Thinking/Reasoning

F14-02 (p. 21) History of Smuggling in Florida

F14-04 (p. 19)American Biographies, Part 1

F14-17 (p. 16) 2014 Midterm Elections: Politics & Prospects

F14-25 (p. 16) The World in Transition

F14-46 (p. 15) Debate the Issues

F14-09 (p. 19) Anglo-German Relations, 1815-1914

F14-31 LGBT Studies: (p. 16) An Ally’s Perspective

F14-WM-51 (p. 21) The Epic of Medicine

F14-14 Tools and (p. 27) Techniques for the iPad

F14-41 Making Your (p. 17) Money Work for You

F14-22 (p. 18) Your New Now

F14-05 (p. 26) The Science of Genetics

F14-27 From Farm to (p. 18)Fork: Why What We Eat Matters

F14-47 (p. 21) LLA Book Club

F14-32 Culture in (p. 20) Central Europe: 1850-1950

F14-15 (p. 22) Great Books

F14-23 (p.14) Art Talks

F14-42 (p. 24) Photoshop Elements

F14-28 Photo (p. 28)Adventures: Mayan Architecture

12:30-1:50: F14-48 Van Gogh’s Life (p. 25)

F14-18 (p. 22) Bach’s Goldberg Variations

F14-33 Short Stories V: (p. 21) More Gems of Literature

F14-24 (p. 27) iPhone for Beginners

F14-44 Archaeological (p. 19) Mysteries of the Biblical World

F14-07 (p. 18) Quiet the Mind with Meditation

F14-29 (p. 28)Photo Adventures: Miami, FL

F14-ED-49 Beginning (p. 24) Digital Photography

F14-KAB-34 (p. 23) A Touch of Talmud

F14-45 Intermediate (p. 24) Digital Photography

[Writer’s Workshopcontinued]

F14-06 (p. 22) Sensational, Sizzlin’ Seventies!

F14-10 (p. 20) Nazi Collaborators

F14-19 (p. 26) Your Inner Fish

F14-35 19th Century (p. 20) Paris: Revolution to Renoir

F14-20 (p. 15) Cops and Robbers

F14-11 (p. 15) 300 Years of Ballet, Part 1

F14-36 Travel (p. 28) Planning and the Internet

2:30-3:50: F14-AMI-12 Spiritual Psychology (p. 25)

F14-37 Science on (p. 23) Mysticism; Mysticism on Science

F14-38 What Wall Street (p. 17) Doesn’t Want You to Know

1:00-2:45: F14-39 (p. 14) Watercolor—More or Less

9:00 - 10:20

11:00 - 12:20

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ALL LOCATIONS: (If not otherwise noted, class will be held at the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus.)

Refer to special scheduling information in course descriptions.

AMI: Anna Maria Island Community Center

KAB: Kobernick-Anchin-Benderson

ED: Edwards Drive at USFSM

WM: Westminster Tower & Shores

Abbreviations Guide to Course Locations:

WEDNESDAY

9:00 to 10:20

____F14-21 Photographic Round Table: Educating Your Eye! (Tuition $60)

____F14-22 “Your New Now”—an Ongoing Community

____F14-23 Art Talks: Pictures are Worth a Thousand Words! (Tuition $60)

____F14-24 iPhone for Beginners

11:00 to 12:20

____F14-25 The World in Transition

____F14-26 Theories of Physics and Our Knowledge of the Universe: From Flat Earth to the Theory of Everything

____F14-27 From Farm to Fork: Why What We Eat Matters

____F14-28 Photo Adventures: Mayan Architecture in Central America (Tuition $30)

____F14-29 Photo Adventures: Miami, Florida—Our Exciting Southern Neighbor (Tuition $30)

____F14-30 Drawing With Color Pencils 2

(10:30 to 12:20)

____F14-31 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Studies: An Ally’s Perspective

____F14-32 Culture in Central Europe: 1850–1950

1:00 to 2:20

____F14-33 Short Stories V—More Gems of Literature

____F14-KAB-34 A Touch of Talmud: History, Methodology, and Genius

____F14-35 19th Century Paris: From Revolution to Renoir (Tuition $30)

____F14-36 Travel Planning and the Internet

____F14-37 Science on Mysticism . . . Mysticism on Science

Please check off the courses for which you are registering and complete the information in the shaded box on the reverse side. Return the form to:

Lifelong Learning Academy, 8350 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34243Academy registration fees and USF parking permit fees are separate transactions. Do not include the parking permit fee

in your course registration check. No refunds will be given after the first week of classes due to administrative costs.

MONDAY

9:00 to 10:20

____F14-01 Introduction to Investment Analysis

____F14-02 History of Smuggling in Florida

11:00 to 12:20

____F14-03 Current Issues

____F14-04 American Biographies: The People Who Made the History, Part 1

____F14-05 The Science of Genetics

____F14-06 Those Sensational, Sizzlin’ Seventies!

____F14-07 Quiet the Mind, Relieve Stress, Find Peace with Meditation

1:00 to 2:20

____F14-08 Case Studies on the Path to Happiness

____F14-09 Anglo-German Relations in the European Century, 1815–1914

____F14-10 Nazi Collaborators (at USFSM)

____F14-11 From Crinolines and Heels to Tutus on Pointe: 300 Years of Ballet, Part 1

2:30 to 3:50

____F14-AMI-12 Spiritual Psychology

TUESDAY

9:00 to 10:20

____F14-13 Iron Author

____F14-14 Tools and Techniques for the iPad

____F14-15 The Great Books Reading and Discussion Program

11:00 to 12:20

____F14-16 Reading As a Writer: Cormac McCarthy

____F14-17 The 2014 Midterm Elections: Politics and Prospects for the 2016 Elections

1:00 to 2:20

____F14-18 Bach’s Goldberg Variations

____F14-19 Your Inner Fish

____F14-20 Cops and Robbers

Mail-In Registration Form

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Fall Term: September 29-November 20Early registration begins for members on Monday, August 11

Open registration for fall term begins Monday, August 18

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____F14-40 “Don’t Get Fooled Again”—Critical Thinking and Reasoning

____F14-41 Making Your Money Work for You

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____F14-44 Archaeological Mysteries of the Biblical World

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____F14-43 Writer’s Workshop

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____F14-45 Intermediate Digital Photography

____F14-46 Debate the Issues

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____F14-47 Lifelong Learning Academy Book Club

____F14-48 Van Gogh’s Life: An Interdisciplinary Study

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____F14-ED-49 Beginning Digital Photography: Learn to Operate Your Camera

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____F14-WM-51 The Epic of Medicine

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View works of art and learn to “read” their stories. Know more about individual artists and what inspired their creations. Art Talks will help you understand and see that art is the product of not only artistic skill and talent but also original ideas and philosophies. Learn how the artist uses the elements and principles of art. Learn the vocabulary of art and begin to speak the language as we study and discuss the works of Salvador Dalí, David Hockney, and Chinese dissident artist, Ai Wei Wei. A trip to the Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg, FL is optional.

Course leader Judith Levine received grants to photograph the art of Tibet, West Africa, Egypt, and Indonesia. She designs and creates limited edition jewelry at The Studios. She owns Phoenix Art Workshops, providing art talks and workshops. Judith attended Rutgers and Fairleigh Dickinson universities and attained a B.A. in art and art education. She earned an M.F.A. in visual arts from Montclair State University, NJ, where she was on the art education faculty.

In this course, students will learn the magic of creating beautiful watercolor compositions by letting more water or less water do the work. We will address color theory, composition, and technique, and discuss how to translate perception into reality. If you are experienced in watercolor painting, you will learn to become more proficient. If you are a beginner, you will learn how to control the magic of watercolor. No prior reading necessary. A complete list of supplies is available from the LLA office, or you may email the instructor at [email protected].

This course welcomes new as well as previous students. If you took this instructor’s Drawing With Color class in the spring, consider this an extension of that course, but with a few different wrinkles. If you are a new student looking for a great drawing experience, embrace this as the beginning of an adventure into the satisfying world of creative expression. With color pencils, you will have ultimate control of shape, color, and composition—an experience almost as straightforward as signing your name. You will learn color theory, basic and advanced techniques, and how to draw landscapes, architecture, animals, flowers, and still life. Whether experienced or beginner, you will have fun creating complete color compositions. With the color pencil, it's easy. No preliminary reading necessary. Come to

Course leader Joel Tanner is an experienced professional with over forty years in the graphic arts and advertising fields. He operated his own advertising agency in New York and Connecticut and has graduate degrees from New York University and Pratt Institute. He has taught at Longboat Key Center for the Arts, Ringling School of Art and Design, the Stamford Public Schools in Connecticut, and for nearly seven years at the Lifelong Learning Academy.

Course leader Joel Tanner is an experienced professional with over forty years in the graphic arts and advertising fields. He operated his own advertising agency in New York and Connecticut and has graduate degrees from New York University and Pratt Institute. He has taught at Longboat Key Center for the Arts, Ringling School of Art and Design, the Stamford Public Schools in Connecticut, and for nearly seven years at the Lifelong Learning Academy.

F14-39 WATERCOLOR—MORE OR LESS

F14-30 DRAWING WITH COLOR PENCILS 2Wednesdays, 10:30-12:20, 8 SessionsLocation: USFSM – Starting Date: October 1

Wednesdays, 1:00-2:45, 8 SessionsLocation: USFSM – Starting Date: October 1

NOTE EXTENDED TIME

F14-23 ART TALKS: PICTURES ARE WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS!

Art Appreciation

class with the following supplies so you can start drawing on day one: a large set of Prismacolor pencils with the softest lead possible, textured paper drawing pad (9" x 12" or similar), kneaded eraser, electric pencil sharpener (battery powered), and an HB black lead pencil.

Wednesdays, 9:00-10:20, 4 Sessions October 29, November 5, 12, 19

Cost: $60 for this 4-session course

Location: USFSM – Starting Date: October 29


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Art Studio

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TRUTH: You don’t need a college degree to attend classes. Classes are open to everyone. A desire to learn is all you need.

MYTH: I need a college degree to attend Lifelong Learning Academy classes.

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The origins of ballet can be traced back to the famous 16th-century court festivals of Catherine de Medici, and it developed over the next three hundred years to become the vibrant art form that we know today. Discover ballet’s historic influences and its greatest artists in this survey of one of the most dynamic of the performing arts. Part 1 will cover the 16th through 19th centuries. Part 2, scheduled for winter term, will focus on the early 1900s and beyond. PowerPoint presentations, films, and occasional demonstrations by young pre-professional dancers will bring the discussions to life.

Course leader Robert de Warren is an international ballet director, choreographer, and designer. He has directed a number of companies, including the Iranian National Ballet (under the Shah), the Northern Ballet Theatre in the United Kingdom, La Scala Theatre Ballet in Milan, and the Sarasota Ballet, where he was the Artistic Director for thirteen years. His memoir, Destiny’s Waltz—In Step with Giants, covers his artistic journey.

Arts & Entertainment

Murder, mayhem, robbery, arson, kidnapping . . . and that’s just the funny part! Resident cinephile Jordan Shifrin puts his unique spin on the good guys vs. the bad guys of movies and TV, starting with the earliest films and moving on to film noir, TV gumshoes, glamorous Mafia dons, and crime scene investigators. We will analyze the film and TV history of crime, utilizing DVD clips, lectures, and, of course, appropriate apparel. Lovers of crime and punishment should not miss this class—if you are even tempted to refrain from signing up, perhaps Don Jordano will make you an offer you can’t refuse.

Course leader Jordan I. Shifrin is a retired attorney, locally recognized film buff, experienced discussion group facilitator, and teacher at numerous not-for-profit organizations. During his career, he maintained an active law practice, took various screenwriting classes, produced two feature films (one shot exclusively in and around Sarasota), wrote scripts, and published movie reviews for several publications. A student of contemporary American history and culture, he has a B.A. and M.A. in history from the University of Illinois and a J.D. from John Marshall Law School (Chicago). Jordan has recently taught Lifelong Learning Academy classes on The Fabulous Fifties, The Great American Musical, Hitchcock, and Cowboys and Indians.

F14-20 COPS AND ROBBERS

Mondays, 1:00-2:20, 6 SessionsLocation: USFSM – Starting Date: October 13

F14-11 FROM CRINOLINES AND HEELS TO TUTUS ON POINTE: 300 YEARS OF BALLET, PART 1

Where do you stand on the issues dividing the country today? These issues, and your opinions on them, are the focus of this course. This term, we will explore an entirely new set of subjects in the realms of politics, health care, foreign policy, the economy, taxation, states’ rights, and others. Topics may change to reflect more current issues. For each issue, a video debate by opposing experts will be viewed and discussed by class participants. To make things more interesting, at the beginning of each session we will take a vote to see which side the class favors; at the end, we will vote again to see if views have changed. You’ll, laugh, you’ll cry, you might even get into a couple of fights.

Course leader Rafael Haddock has a doctorate in industrial/ organizational psychology and has been a consultant to major companies and government entities on human resource issues for the past thirty-five years. A member of the continuing education faculties at Northwestern University, the University of Pennsylvania, and Temple University, he has also been a popular instructor here at the Lifelong Learning Academy for a number of years. He earned a B.S. in psychology from Marquette University and a Ph.D from Purdue University.

F14-46 DEBATE THE ISSUES

Tuesdays, 1:00-2:20, 8 SessionsLocation: USFSM – Starting Date: September 30

Thursdays, 11:00-12:20, 6 SessionsLocation: USFSM – Starting Date: October 16

Current & Global Issues

TRUTH: Not so. LLA is a non-profit organization. We don’t receive any public assistance.

MYTH: The Academy is supported by state and federal funding.

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The world we live in is in a state of constant change. In this course, we will study a designated aspect of this change, using books that help us to understand what is behind what is going on. We might look at history, psychology, politics, or literature for insight. Specific readings for this course will be made available online two weeks before the start of the fall term.

Have something to say about what is happening in the world now? See something in the news that you want to discuss? Want to speculate about the November elections? This is the forum that you have been seeking. Join others who also like to get behind the headlines by participating in a moderated discussion group where your voice will be respectfully heard.

Hold onto your seats! With President Obama in his final term, the 2014 elections will set the stage for the next two years of policy-making and for the 2016 presidential election. In the current environment of high-voltage partisanship, how will the parties fare in 2014, with control of Congress and state capitals up for grabs? How will the “presidential wannabes” fare in winning the support of political leaders and party factions? Will the 2014 elections bring changes in terms of public policy and voter choices in 2016? We will explore these questions and more, with the 2014 elections serving as “prologue” to 2016.

From the standpoint of an ally of the LGBT community, there is no “us vs. them,” but rather, just “us.” In this course we will study the history of the LGBT community both here and abroad, listen to speakers and panel discussions from members of each group, learn about current movements, and discuss how one can become an active ally here in Sarasota-Manatee. Our goal is to become better informed and raise the comfort level between straights and members of the LGBT community.

Course leader Peter Mermin has a B.A. in philosophy from Antioch College, an M.A. in psychology from the New School for Social Research, and a Ph.D. in psychology from Union Institute. He taught at Southampton College and Suffolk Community College on Long Island for thirty-four years. His interests include promoting human-istic and spiritual values in the classroom and on the tennis court.

Course leader Michael Spring has both moderated and partici-pated in many current issues discussion groups at LLA and other venues. This is his avocation. He has B.S. (MIT), M.S. (Ohio State), and Ph.D. (NYU-Poly) degrees in physics. Most of his working career was in the IT field. He was an adjunct professor of IT at Pace University in New York.

Course leader Herbert Waltzer is professor emeritus of political science at Miami University (Oxford, Ohio), where he also served as department chair, dean of the graduate school, dean of research, and associate provost. He has been a consultant on university leadership, governance, and management; a political campaign consultant; an election analyst for CBS News; and a public affairs commentator. He served as an officer in the Air Force and earned his doctorate from New York University, where he also served on the faculty.

Course leader Ann Friedman has actively advocated for the LGBT community for thirty years. During the 1990s she formed the first Gay-Straight Alliance in a public high school in the state of Connecticut and devised and led diversity workshops for her school system. She has worked in Sarasota for the last thirteen years as a board member of ALSO, an advocacy and support group for youth who are at risk because of sexual orientation or gender identity. She holds a B.S. in biochemistry from Skidmore College, a master’s in teaching Spanish from Fairfield University, and an M.A. in international studies from the University of Connecticut.

F14-25 THE WORLD IN TRANSITION

F14-03 CURRENT ISSUES

F14-17 THE 2014 MIDTERM ELECTIONS: POLITICS AND PROSPECTS FOR THE 2016 ELECTIONS

F14-31 LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, AND TRANSGENDER (LGBT) STUDIES: AN ALLY’S PERSPECTIVE


Mondays, 11:00-12:20, 8 SessionsLocation: USFSM – Start Date: September 29



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This course is designed for entry-level to intermediate students who wish to learn the basics on a variety of financial topics. Included will be an overview of the economy and the history of the markets; bonds and how to buy them (different types, the ratings systems, the different yields, and coupons), stocks and how to buy them (how they trade, P/E ratios, dividends, and how companies go public), and managed funds (mutual funds, separate managed accounts, and exchange traded funds). In addition, we’ll discuss how to construct a portfolio, how to assess risk, and how to hire an advisor. No textbook is required; handouts will be provided.

F14-41 MAKING YOUR MONEY WORK FOR YOU

Course leader Michelle Jackson taught Making Your Money Work for You at Baruch College (City University of New York) and Marymount Manhattan College (NY) from 1994-2005. She has worked in the financial services industry since 1992 and has earned the Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) designation as well as the certified investment management analyst (CIMA) designation. Previously a board member of the Financial Planning Association of New York City, she is now a member of the Suncoast FPA. She earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration and international finance and marketing at the University of Miami. She is a registered representative and investment advisor representative of Signator Investors, Inc., member FINRA, SIPC, a registered investment advisor.

F14-01 INTRODUCTION TO INVESTMENT ANALYSIS

Mondays, 9:00-10:20, 8 SessionsLocation: USFSM – Starting Date: September 29


Do you think you cannot select stocks successfully? Have you been unsuccessful in the past? Are you forced into mutual funds because you’re convinced “the experts” know more than you? This class will change all that. There is no black magic or hard-to-fathom secret to successful investing. Here you will learn how to evaluate companies and their securities. We will employ an original and common sense approach to investment analysis using intrinsic value and investing models. There are no prerequisites, and no mathematical expertise or investment background is required—just a desire to learn.

A veteran of forty years on Wall Street, course leader Lauren Rudd is president of Rudd International Asset Management. He is a syndicated newspaper columnist who has been writing about Wall Street and the economy for over twenty-six years. A recognized public speaker, television commentator, and publisher of The Rudd Report, Lauren has a bachelor of science in economics and computer science with high honors from the University of Maryland and did graduate work for a doctorate in economics at The Wharton School.

Economics & Finance

Do you avidly follow financial news and global events? Do you enjoy reading publications like The Economist or Barron’s? Do you know why stocks react differently than bonds, and take an active role in your financial decisions? Then this course has been designed for you and promises an astonishing look at how Wall Street really works. Each week, we will discuss key financial developments and then focus on such topics as: the nine rules of research and how institutions manage their own money; how to interpret economic news and its potential impact on stocks and bonds; how to develop your own economic timing model (the way the pros do it); free websites with financial information that can move markets; preparing for the coming bear market (statistically, there is one every four years); which countries will make it economically; and where the markets will be in a year.

Course leader Don Hagan, CFA, began his career with Ned Davis Research, providing research and recommendations to clients worldwide; he was chief sector analyst and an editor for many of the firm’s research periodicals. From 1996-2001 he led SCI Capital Management as director of research and lead portfolio manager for their flagship equity and tactical allocation funds. In 2001, his firm was acquired by Wells Fargo, whereupon he directed national investment strategies, asset allocation, and research. He is currently a partner with Day Hagan Asset Management, based in Sarasota. He holds a B.A. in economics from the University of Florida and earned his Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation in 1994.

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Health & Well-Being

F14-27 FROM FARM TO FORK: WHY WHAT WE EAT MATTERS




Our day-to-day decisions about what we eat can have important personal, local, and even global consequences. In this course, we examine why what you eat matters from various perspectives, including nutrition, human health, environmental degradation, sustainability, and climate change. Using an interdisciplinary framework, we explore the development of our modern food production and distribution system and its effects on our health, environment, and planet. The course covers such topics as food production systems, major food and nutrition problems, and sustainable solutions for health from local and global perspectives. The course highlights recent research and trends while challenging students to think through their own personal food choices and how they have an impact on health and society. A major goal of the course is to expose thoughtful individuals to cutting-edge scientific

Course leader Jill Edwards received her B.A. in education from the University of Michigan and M.S. in exercise science from Oakland University. She is a certified clinical exercise specialist through ACSM (American College for Sports Medicine) and has a certificate in plant-based nutrition from the Center for Nutrition Studies. Jill has attended Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn’s heart disease reversal program at the Cleveland Clinic and has over eight years of experience helping patients recover from cardiac and lung events in cardiopulmonary rehab. She currently works under Dr. T. Colin Campbell (author of The China Study and Whole) as an instructor team manager for the Center for Nutrition Studies. Jill is also a regional representative for FCVPR (Florida Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehab Association) and public speaker.

In this course, you’ll learn and practice mind-quieting and mind-observation techniques, identifying causes of stress and learning how to relieve it. We will discuss different styles of meditation, but emphasis will be on the actual doing, including meditation while walking. The approach is non-theistic and draws on Eckhart Tolle’s ideas on mind observation and presence, as well as on Zen silent illum-ination. Be prepared for a life-changing experience—one that can impart a deep sense of peace, lower blood pressure, and help change compulsive behavior. Please wear non-restrictive clothing. Two texts are recommended, but not required: The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment and Stillness Speaks, both by Eckhart Tolle and obtainable new or used from online vendors such as Amazon.com and Alibris.com.

Looking for a fun way to explore the wonders and challenges of retirement? This course, which began last year with the intention of creating an ongoing community of LLA participants, offers a venue for retirees to interact and form bonds with their peers. Your New Now helps you chart new paths and explore new goals in this exciting phase of our lives, and it focuses on the challenges of life after full-time work. Through dynamic group exercises and discussion, participants interact on topics designed around their interests. This “community” invites both new and previous members to enjoy interacting with a familiar group

Course leader Stephen Gillum has studied and practiced meditation for more than thirty-five years, a calling that grew out of his initial training as a yoga instructor. He spent considerable time studying in India, including three years living at an ashram. His mentors included Swami Lakshman Joo, then the world's leading authority on Kashmir Shaivism; Dr. V. G. Kulkarni, with whom he studied mantra and meditation; and Shunryu Suzuki and Edio Shimano, from whom he learned Zen meditation. He is certified to instruct mantric meditation, but has developed his own non-theistic style that fuses Eckhart Tolle, Zen, and yoga, with the focus on relaxing and observing the mind.

Course leader Sandra K. Kassalow holds a B.S. in education and an M.S. in counseling from the City College of New York and is president of Kassalow Training & Development, a management consulting firm specializing in customized, interactive seminars. Sandra led The Next Chapter, a popular course at the Lifelong Learning Academy, for several years. As a sequel, she has expanded on this important topic by facilitating the Your New Now courses.

F14-07 QUIET THE MIND, RELIEVE STRESS, FIND PEACE WITH MEDITATION

F14-22 YOUR NEW NOW—AN ONGOINGCOMMUNITY


research on food-based topics, farm to fork, and help course participants identify accurate sources of information as well as develop tools for guiding everyday food choices.

and forming long-term friendships. The fall course will offer new speakers who will address topics that are relevant to the interests of the group.

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In this course, we will explore the rise and fall of the Anglo-German relationship from 1815 to 1914 and the impact it had on an evolving Europe. It was a complicated connection, marked by both rivalry and shared political, social, and cultural interests. Our journey starts at Waterloo and the Congress of Vienna, where participants sought to create a Europe that would prevent the rise of a new Napoleon. We’ll learn about the political upheavals that swept the continent during the revolutionary year of 1848 and follow the ascendancy of Prussia and Germany under Bismarck. We will go on to consider the role played by the naval ambitions of the young Kaiser Wilhelm, who was crowned in 1888. Finally, we'll examine the outbreak of World War I, which ended the European century. This

Course leader Ronald Blum spent his professional career in academia, teaching physics and math and also serving in various administrative roles, at the University of Chicago, University of Maryland, and Duke University. He has also nurtured a lifelong passion for history, and the subject of Anglo-German relations has engaged him since he wrote his thesis on it while earning his M.A. at the University of Maryland. He also holds bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts and math and an M.S. in physics (all University of Chicago); a Ph.D. in physics from Stanford; and an M.B.A. from Maryland. He now divides his time between Sarasota and Baltimore.

will be primarily a lecture course, but with opportunities for questions and discussion. There is no required text; reading recommendations will be made.

F14-09 ANGLO-GERMAN RELATIONS IN THE EUROPEAN CENTURY, 1815-1914


Come along on this journey as we explore our nation’s past through the unique lens of some of history’s most influential people—movers and shakers of the American story, as well as a few lesser-known characters. Students are invited to participate through readings of original documents and biographies of the men and women we will study. We will examine their actual words, letters, diaries, speeches, and photographs to create a “living” reenactment of their vital contributions to American history, from the Missouri Compromise (1820) to Gettysburg (1863). Some of the prominent figures we will study are John Brown, Abraham Lincoln, Dred Scott, Frederick Douglass, Harriet Beecher

Viewed from the perspective of “a letter written to each of us,” the Hebrew Bible can be seen as a work outlining an incredible history, geography, spirituality, and cultural identity. However, there are many passages that remain enigmatic to this day. In this course, we will use the literary and archaeological record of the ancient Near East to help explain some of the enigmas that have confronted scholars for millennia. We will explore such questions as: Was there a Garden of Eden, and if so, where was it? Was the Era of the Patriarchs and Matriarchs rooted in historic reality, and when was it? How accurate are the accounts of Joseph and his amazing coat of many colors? Were there one or two Egyptian pharaohs involved in the exodus tradition? Do we know what happened at Sinai, and where it was located? Who were the Philistines, and when did they arrive in the Biblical Near East? Did the famed walls of Jericho really come crashing down with the onslaught of Joshua’s priestly trumpeters? Can we tell the difference between the reigns

Course leader Monroe Brett started his career in business but subsequently discovered a passion for teaching. He earned a B.A. in history and a master's in secondary social studies education from The George Washington University (Washington, D.C.) and went on to teach U.S. history, world studies, and advanced placement economics at Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Beltsville, MD. In 2004, he received the “You Make a Difference Award” (teacher of the year) from the school. Monroe previously taught The Study of Human History during last year’s fall and winter terms at LLA.

Course leader Steven Derfler, an international educational consultant, archaeologist, historian, researcher, and writer, has been uncovering the histories of ancient civilizations for over thirty-five years. Tracing the development of Western religions from their roots in the Middle East and Eastern Mediterranean countries, he brings insight to current political and social events. In so doing, he bridges the past and the future and promotes greater understanding between people from different faiths and walks of life. He is a recently retired professor from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls and is the director of Educational Resources, Inc., an educational consultancy and curriculum design agency based in St. Paul, MN, and Sarasota, FL. He is also a guest lecturer in a wide variety of venues throughout the U.S. He has a B.A. in anthropology/archaeology/Jewish studies from Indiana University, an M.A. in classics and archaeology from Tel Aviv University and the University of Minnesota (jointly), and a Ph.D. in classics and archaeology from the University of Minnesota.

F14-04 AMERICAN BIOGRAPHIES: THE PEOPLE WHO MADE THE HISTORY, PART 1

F14-44 ARCHAEOLOGICAL MYSTERIES OF THE BIBLICAL WORLD


History


Stowe, and Clara Barton. No text required. Note: Part 2 of American Biographies, Gettysburg (1863) through Recon-struction (1877), will be presented in the winter term.

of King David and King Solomon? Join us as we go looking for answers.

History


During the Holocaust, numerous collaborators betrayed their fellow citizens and their countries. In this course, we will view a number of English-language documentary films and examine the how’s and why’s of this collaborative phenomenon. Most of these documentaries are part of an extraordinary, 4,000-hour archival film bank that shows how one of the most evil regimes of the 20th century attempted to take over the world. This is a unique opportunity for those interested in history, World War II, and the Holocaust to see these rare and gripping films, presented for the first time in the Sarasota-Manatee area.

Course leader Irene Mirkovic has combined her lifelong interest in Holocaust studies with her passion for film and literature. She holds a B.A. summa cum laude in interdisciplinary social sciences from the University of South Florida. In her spare time, she travels to Holocaust sites in Europe, volunteers as a docent at the Florida Holocaust Museum in St. Petersburg, and presents Holocaust films at The Congregation for Humanistic Judaism in Sarasota.

NAZI COLLABORATORS

F14-AMI-50 NAZI COLLABORATORSThursdays, 1:00-2:20, 8 Sessions NOTE LOCATION: Anna Maria IslandStarting Date: October 2

F14-10 NAZI COLLABORATORSMondays, 1:00-2:20, 8 SessionsLocation: USFSM – Starting Date: September 29

There were actually not one but three French revolutions during the “long 19th century” in France. After the final revolution in 1848, Napoleon III was elected president, and then, just like his famous uncle before him, he declared himself emperor after a coup d’état. During the Second Empire, this visionary dictator appointed Georges Haussmann as Prefect. Together they orchestrated the demolition of entire swaths of medieval Paris to create parks, train stations, sewers, and grand boulevards that were soon lined with uniformly classical buildings designed by École des Beaux Arts architects. This pivotal time in Paris set the stage for La Belle Époque, or the Golden Age, at the end of the 19th century, when the emperor’s vision for Paris was fully realized and the city attracted the best and brightest talents of the Western world. They came for

Course leader Karin Jones, a native of Chicago, received a Bachelor of Arts degree with a double major in English and history and minor in fine arts from the University of Michigan, and a degree in design and historic preservation from the Savannah College of Art and Design. Karin founded and subsequently managed a commercial design firm in Savannah for twenty years, and taught architectural and design history at the New England Institute of Art in Boston. Karin now resides in Sarasota, where she has designed and built her own home on Bird Key.

F14-35 19TH CENTURY PARIS: FROM REVOLUTION TO RENOIR

Wednesdays, 1:00-2:20, 2 Sessions $30 for the 2-session course Sessions will be November 12, 19Location: USFSM – Starting Date: November 12

the splendid architecture and monuments, colorful artists, cafes, and cabarets that will be presented in this two-session mini-course.

This course will highlight Central European artistic and scientific developments during the culturally and politically complex period from the middle of the 19th century to the middle of the 20th century. We will start with the revolu-tionary year of 1848 and continue through the collapse of the Austrian-Hungarian monarchy, ending with the rise of the Soviet and Nazi empires. Continuous political upheavals and the scientific/industrial revolution dramatically influenced not only the work but the very survival of artistic/scientific personalities and entire communities. These multiple pressures were strongly reflected in the personal lives and works of literary figures,

Course leader Jan Skalny was born and educated in Central Europe (Ph.D. in chemical engineering/materials science). After an early academic career in Czechoslovakia and research in the U.K., he settled in the U.S., where he spent most of his professional life in the fields of materials research and research management.

F14-32 CULTURE IN CENTRAL EUROPE: 1850–1950 Wednesdays, 11:00-12:20, 8 SessionsLocation: USFSM – Starting Date: October 1


musicians, decorative artists, and scientists born in the general areas of Krakow, Vienna, Budapest, andPrague during this time period.

THIS COURSE WILL BE OFFERED IN TWO SEPARATE LOCATIONS:

F14-33 SHORT STORIES V—MORE GEMS OF LITERATURE


Want to have fun reading current fiction? In this study group, we will read a novel every two weeks, or four per term. The first book for the fall term is The Good Lord Bird by James McBride (available locally or from online vendors). The next three books will be chosen by the group. Each book will be discussed thoroughly.

Course leader Anne Gushee Arsenault is a graduate of Smith College, with an M.A. from Columbia University (on a Woodrow Wilson Fello-ship) and an Ed.D. from Boston University (on a Women’s Leadership Fellowship). Her field is American literature, but her doctorate is in adult education. She taught in colleges and universities for many years and later developed programs for adults. She was one of the founders (and first director) of the Senior Academy, now known as the Lifelong Learning Academy.

F14-47 LIFELONG LEARNING ACADEMY BOOK CLUB


Florida’s geography and demographics make it an ideal locale for smuggling contraband. In fact, something is always being smuggled in and out of Florida. Over the centuries, virtually every illegal commodity possible has moved to and through the peninsula. During this class, we will explore the stories of smugglers who have risked and lost, those who got caught with slaves, cocaine, and exotic animals—and even one man who tried to sell a nuclear weapon to federal agents. We will learn about dirt-poor commercial fishermen who got rich hauling marijuana and hardscrabble sailors who kept the East Coast of America “wet” during Prohibition. Above all, these are stories about cash—because smugglers don’t take checks.

Course leader Stan Zimmerman is a lifelong journalist with a wall of awards, including awards from the National Press Club, the Society for Professional Journalists, the U.S. Naval Institute, and the Florida Press Association. He earned an M.A. in journalism from The American University in Washington, DC, and is the author of four nonfiction books. As a Florida journalist for radio, TV, magazines, and newspapers, he has covered human trafficking, the cocaine wars, the pot haulers, and the money launderers. He is currently the city editor of the online publication Sarasota News Leader, where smuggling continues to be a subject of fascination.

F14-02 HISTORY OF SMUGGLING IN FLORIDA Mondays, 9:00-10:20, 6 sessionsLocation: USFSM – Starting Date: October 13

Well-written short stories are the gems of literature . . . small powerhouses of compelling characters, moral imperatives, and psychological richness. They draw the reader right in and deliver a jolt, quietly or dramatically, at their conclusions. Classics and contemporary stories will be discussed. The proximity of despair and joy, the vulnerability and power of women, the search for inner freedom in men, and the mystery and beauty of ordinary lives will all be explored in our story analyses. This course, following in the tradition of the instructor’s Gems of Literature classes, features sixteen new stories.

Course leader Diane Browne-Sterdt studied English literature, art history, and psychology, earning a bachelor’s degree in the latter at Temple University in her native Philadelphia. She went on to obtain a master’s degree in clinical educational psychology at the University of Rhode Island and spent thirty-four years as a school psychologist. She never abandoned her love of literature and art, though, taking evening courses in portraiture at Parsons School of Design and participating regularly in story readings. After retiring, she taught a short story course at Marist College’s Center for Lifetime Studies in Poughkeepsie, NY, for eleven years.

Literature

This course traces the history of medicine as it relates to the history of mankind from pre-historic time to the 20th century. The emphasis will be on Western medicine, but influences from Eastern traditions will be included. A fervent attempt will be made to learn from history so we will not be destined to repeat it. Parallels will be drawn throughout the course to “modern medicine” as well as “alternative medicine.” Come to learn about the origins of “scientific” medicine, folk remedies, the role of religion in medicine, and so much more. This will be a PowerPoint presentation augmented by videotapes from the Teaching Company. No required reading and no homework.

Couse leader Al Tripodi has a B.A. from Cornell, and an M.D. from SUNY Upstate Medical University, where he was an associate clinical professor of medicine. He is certified in internal medicine and geriatrics and practiced in Syracuse, N.Y., and Sarasota for forty years. He has been responsible for teaching medical students and residents and was medical director of two extended-care facilities in Syracuse. He presently volunteers and is medical director of the Senior Friendship Center’s medical clinic in Sarasota. He has an abiding interest in history and a fervent belief that “to know history may prevent us from repeating it.”

F14-WM-51 THE EPIC OF MEDICINE Thursdays, 1:00-2:20, 8 sessions Westminster Tower and Shores NOTE LOCATION:

Starting Date: October 2

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Never before or since in the history of American popular music has there been a decade of such musical variety and just plain fun as the 1970s! Who can forget the emergence of such disparate dance crazes as disco (emanating from R&B) and line-dancing (as popularized in the movie Urban Cowboy). We will explore the vastly different directions pop and rock music took in the 70s and the reasons for their popularity—from the continued growth of the four-piece British bands to the many exciting larger horn groups like Earth, Wind & Fire, and Chicago. And there was even a hint of a return of the big bands in this glorious era. Great stars were discovered and they thrived during this decade of “The American Music Revolution” and beyond. Come join us for a nostalgic romp through a musical history of video and song. Can it really be 45 years ago?

F14-06 THOSE SENSATIONAL, SIZZLIN’ SEVENTIES!

Method: Shared inquiry discussion allows everyone to read and enjoy great works of literature. The effectiveness of this method comes from the egalitarian approach it takes: discussion is based on the text at hand and only that text. Material: We will read selections from the text Great Conversations 1 by Daniel Born and Donald Whitfield, available online or at the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus bookstore. Assignments: Class participants should read assigned selections prior to each class meeting. For the first class, please read the selection from The Epic of Gilgamesh. Additional readings this term will be: Aeschylus— Prometheus Bound; Michel de Montaigne—Of Friendship and Of Solitude; Blaise Pascal—Pensées; Ralph Waldo Emerson—

An early biographer of Johann Sebastian Bach claimed that this monumental work from 1711 was composed for the Russian Count Kaiserling so that Johann Goldberg, his aide, would have something both soothing and lively to play during the Count's frequent sleepless nights. The story may or may not be true; what is known is that Bach (according to the original notes by his publisher) composed it as a keyboard exercise “for connoisseurs who wished to refresh their spirits.” Composed for the harpsichord, the work is recognized today as one of the most important examples of variation form. We’ll listen to performances by Glenn Gould (two versions), Rosalyn Tureck, Vladimir Feltsman, Simone Dinnerstein, and András Schiff. We’ll explore issues such as the inclusion of the repeats (Feltsman does them all, with

Course leader Charles Sprandel has a B.A. in history and political science from Albion College and an M.S. in Japanese studies and comparative education from the University of Michigan. He taught English at Meisei University in Tokyo, Japan, and philosophy of education at the University of Toledo in Toledo, Ohio. His extensive experience includes the post of adjunct professor of U.S. History at Kenyon College, as well as teaching the Great Books course for eleven years at the Academy.

Course leader Albert H. Cohen has worked as a classical music critic for more than thirty-five years—twenty of them for two of the largest Gannett newspapers in New Jersey (Asbury Park Press and Home News Tribune). He also covered the New York-New Jersey music scene with reviews and feature stories and wrote a Sunday column. Since relocating to Florida, he has contributed to the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, the Orlando Sentinel, and The St. Petersburg Times, as well as Pro-Opera Magazine. Long a member of the Music Critics Association of North America, he spent thirteen years as its managing director. He has a B.A. in music history from Brooklyn College.

F14-15 THE GREAT BOOKS READING AND DISCUSSION PROGRAM

F14-18 BACH’S GOLDBERG VARIATIONS




Course leader Tony Moon spent fifty-five successful years in the music business, starting in the late 1950s when he joined a pop music group that had a #1 record (“Alley Oop”). This was one of the first all-white groups to play the Apollo in NYC. Tony also appeared with many of R&B's biggest stars. Later, moving to Nashville, he became guitarist and conductor for Brenda Lee. As a songwriter and music publisher, he won numerous awards, with songs released by Willie Nelson, the Beatles, Pearl Jam, and others. He produced for five major labels and scored several big hits for The Vogues. He continues to be involved in administering several music publishing companies and a New York entertainment company. He also does music research for Sarasota’s Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe.


Self-Reliance; Walt Whitman—Out of the Cradle Endlessly Rocking; Alexis de Tocqueville—Democracy in America; Henrik Ibsen—A Doll’s House; and Henri Poincaré—The Value of Science.

Music Appreciation

his own variations) and assess the literal (Gould) approach vs. the more romantic (Dinnerstein) approach.

Philosophy & Religion

How could a scientist possibly believe in God? What does science say about mystics? What is the difference between mysticism and religion? And why are mystics and scientists both opposed by religion? These are just some of the topics that we'll look at in this course. After an introduc-tory session on metaphysics (bring your thinking caps!) and the way language confuses our ability to see science and mysticism clearly, we will look at science from a mystic point of view, and then mysticism from a scientific point of view. Science and mysticism have many things in common, and yet there are abiding differences that make each pursuit distinctive. Let’s have fun thinking things we’ve never thought before!

Due to the proliferation of information in contemporary life, we are often faced with the question “Is this bit of information worthy of belief?” The question becomes especially important when we have no direct evidence to substantiate or refute certain claims. In fact, these situations are frequently exploited by advertisers, politicians, and those with interests other than the credibility of their claims. This course seeks to refine our critical thinking skills so that we can avoid common errors in everyday reasoning. Topics we will discuss include understanding fundamental principles of logic, common fallacies in reasoning, errors

Course leader Zaid Smith holds a Ph.D. in neuroscience from the University of Virginia, an M.S. in psychobiology from the University of California Irvine, a B.A. in psychology from Yale, and a sheepskin (literally) and teaching robes from the Sufi Order International. Zaid is a Sheik (certified teacher) in the Sufi Order International and has been a practicing mystic for over thirty years. During this time, he worked as a biomedical researcher for over twenty years, collaborating with several Nobel Prize winners and publishing papers in developmental neuroanatomy and neurogenetics, cell biology, and physiology. As a result of his intimate familiarity with both pursuits, he is uniquely qualified to speak about the gulfs and bridges between science and spirituality.

Course leader Eric Steinberg received his Ph.D. in philosophy from Columbia University. He was a tenured, full-time member of the faculty at Brooklyn College, where he taught for more than three decades and served as both chair of the philosophy department and associate provost. He has also published articles and reviews in various philosophical journals. His edition of David Hume’s An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding is widely used in college courses throughout the United States.

F14-37 SCIENCE ON MYSTICISM . . . MYSTICISM ON SCIENCE

F14-40 “DON’T GET FOOLED AGAIN”—CRITICAL THINKING AND REASONING



This introduction to the Talmud, designed for those who have little or no background in Talmudic studies, will provide a close-up view of Judaism’s Oral Law. The 63 volumes which constitute the Talmud as studied today explain how to understand and observe the laws given to Moses at Mt. Sinai (the Torah). Course content includes the history of the Oral Law (which is comprised of the Mishnah, Gemorah, legends, and commentaries); how the Talmud is organized; the traditional methodology of study; and the importance of Talmudic thought and direction as Rabbinic Judaism evolved over the last 2,500 years.

Course leader Marden Paru is dean and co-founder of the Sarasota Liberal Yeshiva, an adult Jewish studies institute, and a former ethics instructor at the Melton Adult Mini-School sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee. He previously trained as a social worker and served many years as an executive of various non-profit organizations. He studied religion and sociology at Yeshiva University (NYC) and earned a B.A. in sociology and political science at the University of Tulsa. He went on to earn an M.A. at the University of Chicago's School of Social Service Administration and was a doctoral fellow and faculty member at Brandeis University.

F14-KAB-34 A TOUCH OF TALMUD: HISTORY, METHODOLOGY, AND GENIUS

Wednesdays, 1:00-2:20, 8 Sessions Kobernick-Anchin-Benderson NOTE LOCATION:

Starting Date: October 1

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that result from vague language, and the contention that we are psychologically predisposed to weigh evidence improperly.

TRUTH: Courses are planned for the convenience of our part-time residents and visitors. LLA offers classes year-round.

MYTH: I have to live here full-time in order to attend classes.

MYTH

Photography

This is not your ordinary Photoshop Elements class. Here you will learn the tips and techniques that the pros use to get their photos to jump off the page, and you will be shown exactly how to do it. We will cover the organizer, Camera RAW, layers, masking, adjustment layers, filters, and tools. You will learn how to get your print to match your screen, and you will receive working files to use in class and to take home for practice. Students entering this class MUST be computer literate. This includes knowing how to use a mouse, keyboard, and the Windows or Mac operating system. You must also bring to class a laptop (PC or Mac) with Photoshop Elements version 11 or 12 already installed. Please bring a flash drive/memory stick so you can save your working files. An optional workbook is available from the instructor for $20 (cash or check).

Course leader Spencer Pullen has worked in the printing and media fields, including as an art director and a professional photographer, for more than seventeen years. He holds a degree in interactive media and graphic design from the International Academy of Design in Tampa and currently owns Premiere Graphics in Port Charlotte. Specializing in photography and education/training, he has been educating large corporations, small businesses, and private individuals in southwest Florida for over ten years, offering classes for digital camera users in photography, Photoshop Elements, Photoshop CS5, HDR, and photographic lighting. Check out Spencer’s blog—spencerpullen.com—to see his portfolio and to read about some valuable photography and post-processing techniques.

F14-42 PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS FOR DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHERS



F14-ED-49 BEGINNING DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY: LEARN TO OPERATE YOUR CAMERA

Thursdays, 1:00-2:20, 8 Sessions USFSM/Edwards DriveNOTE LOCATION:

Starting Date: October 2Do you have a digital camera and long to use it confidently but are just not sure where to start? Are you confused by the cryptic symbols and dials that seem to be everywhere? If your answer is yes, this class is for you. We will examine the parts of the camera and discuss how they all work together to allow the camera to do its job. We will look at the symbols and labels one by one to learn what they mean, and more importantly, to understand when to use the camera functions they represent. This class will alternate between classroom instruction and field instruction so that you get hands-on experience with your camera and its many amazing capabilities.

Course leader Spencer Pullen has worked in the printing and media fields, including as an art director and a professional photographer, for more than seventeen years. He holds a degree in interactive media and graphic design from the International Academy of Design in Tampa and currently owns Premiere Graphics in Port Charlotte. Specializing in photography and education/ training, he has been educating large corporations, small businesses, and private individuals in southwest Florida for over ten years, offering classes for digital camera users in photography, Photoshop Elements, Photoshop CS5, HDR, and photographic lighting. Check out Spencer’s blog—spencerpullen.com—to see his portfolio and to read about some valuable photography and post-processing techniques.

This class is for those who have mastered the basics of their digital cameras but want to take their photography up a notch. You’ll expand your understanding of your camera and equipment, learn to set up a digital workflow, and master the basics of lighting. We'll cover ISO, aperture, shutter speed, the rule of thirds, and depth of field, and we’ll discuss equipment and accessories. Classes will alternate between the classroom (where you'll learn the techniques), and sessions held in the field (where you'll get personalized instruction on putting into practice the techniques learned the previous week). Students wishing to share their photos from our field trips will be encouraged to do so. Please bring to class your digital camera (both DSLRs and point-and-shoots welcome), charged battery, camera card, and camera manual, if you still have it. A workbook, which is optional, can be purchased for $10 (cash or check) from the instructor.

F14-45 INTERMEDIATE DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY


Course leader Spencer Pullen has worked in the printing and media fields, including as an art director and a professional photographer, for more than seventeen years. He holds a degree in interactive media and graphic design from the International Academy of Design in Tampa and currently owns Premiere Graphics in Port Charlotte. Specializing in photography and education/ training, he has been educating large corporations, small businesses, and private individuals in southwest Florida for over ten years, offering classes for digital camera users in photography, Photoshop Elements, Photoshop CS5, HDR, and photographic lighting. Check out Spencer’s blog—spencerpullen.com—to see his portfolio and to read about some valuable photography and post-processing techniques.

Wednesdays, 9:00-10:20, 4 Sessions $60.00 for this 4-session course Sessions to be held on October 29, November 5, 12, 19

Location: USFSM – Starting Date: October 29

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The very best photos are produced with your eye, heart, mind, and finally the camera. In this course, we will strive together to improve our use of all of these. In this round-table discussion format, you will benefit from the insights of the group as well as the honed skills of the instructor. Bring in your photos, and together we will analyze your work, sort out the assets and liabilities, and make suggestions for improvement. You will get feedback about all of the factors that differentiate a “successful” image from an “unsuccessful” one. These include eye movement, composition, perspective, balance, color, line, and form. Photographic principles like exposure, sharpness, and color balance will also be examined. You will come away with a more educated “eye,” which will enable you to

Course leader Jack Winberg is an award-winning professional photographer who had his first darkroom at age nine and has studied with Ansel Adams, Dianne Arbus, and many others. He is an experienced instructor in photography, teaching at SCTI, Johnston Photographic Institute, the Lifelong Learning Academy, and The Studios. He has exhibited his photographs widely. He also judges photo contests, lectures to photo groups, and is on the board of Sun City Photo Club. He is president of Digital Photo Artists.

F14-21 PHOTOGRAPHIC ROUND TABLE: EDUCATING YOUR EYE!

Photography

produce sharply improved photographic results. Learn to create images that are “grabbers!”

Psychology

F14-AMI-12 SPIRITUAL PSYCHOLOGY

F14-48 VAN GOGH’S LIFE: AN INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDY

Mondays, 2:30-3:50, 6 Sessions

Anna Maria Island NOTE LOCATION: Starting Date: October 13


Spiritual psychology deals with human beings from the point of view of their inherent capacity for growth and change. In previous terms, we have looked at the works of Eckhart Tolle, Thomas Moore, Jack Kornfield, and others. This class will be discussion-oriented and focused on individual reflections on the topics. Course readings will be made available online two weeks before the start of the fall term.

Considering that his career as an artist lasted barely ten years, Vincent van Gogh produced a staggering quantity of paintings and drawings with the unique qualities that galvanized new ways of seeing and of artistic expression. Vincent’s letters to his brother Theo intimately chronicle his personal joy and anguish, his exalted spiritual vision and devastating emotional turmoil, and his self-destructive behavior and relentless social conflict. The literary depth of his letters is no less gripping than the passionate visual originality of his art. In this class, we will explore what van Gogh’s literary and artistic brilliance reveals about the complexity of the human psyche. While the focus will be on van Gogh’s originality as a thinker, writer, and artist, we will also consider psychological universals revealed by his arduous journey through life. We will read interactively

Course leader Peter Mermin has a B.A. in philosophy from Antioch College, an M.A. in psychology from the New School for Social Research, and a Ph.D. in psychology from Union Institute. He taught at Southampton College and Suffolk Community College on Long Island for thirty-four years. His interests include promoting humanistic and spiritual values in the classroom and on the tennis court.

Course leaders David Eisner, Psy.D., NCPsyA, and Barbara Shocket, M.S., LMHC, have developed a unique series of interdisciplinary seminars that invite students to synthesize art, music, literature, and psychology into a deeper understanding of self and soul. They have presented programs at the C. G. Jung Society of Sarasota and the Lifelong Learning Academy. David is a Modern Freudian psychoanalyst and is on the adjunct faculty of the State College of Florida. Barbara is a licensed mental health counselor, bringing a Jungian and metaphysical approach to personal growth.

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EARLY START TIME

from The Letters of Vincent van Gogh, edited by Mark Roskill (Touchstone/Simon and Schuster, 2008), in conjunction with viewing his paintings and sketches. Selected films and videos will be used to highlight his place in the world of art and letters. Roskill text available from the USFSM campus bookstore or from online vendors.

TRUTH: At LLA, there are no tests, no grades, no anxiety.

MYTH: I don’t have time to study for tests or do homework.MYTH

So . . . you may have thought you evolved from apes. In fact, both you and the apes evolved from fish. From those early fish, primitive amphibians evolved, and it was these that first crawled out on land—some 365 million years ago. Jump ahead 5 million years and the first “hand” appeared on earth. You have doubts? There are all sorts of clues in modern human anatomy that recall our fishy origins. Your ears, for example, are a variation of the fish’s lateral line system which senses movement and vibration in the surrounding water, and the tube that allows your ears to “pop” is a remnant of gill structures. Come join us as we trace the deep history of the human body and come to understand that, in biology, the more things change, the more they stay the same.

F14-19 YOUR INNER FISH

F14-05 THE SCIENCE OF GENETICS

Psychology



The Dalai Lama once said, “The purpose of our lives is to be happy.” But for many people, finding and maintaining happiness is difficult. Why? Where and how does one go about looking for it? And, while we’re at it, what the heck is happiness? Using a variety of approaches, including case studies, lectures, questionnaires, and suggested readings, we will explore the sometimes perplexing concept of happiness in a non-threatening, collegial, and at times, humorous setting. As Elbert Hubbard reminded us, “Do not take life too seriously. You will never get out of it alive.” You will have numerous opportunities to try to figure out what makes you happy, assess how happy you are, and find a path to a higher level of that elusive and fulfilling entity.

Course leader Len Tabicman acquired his interest in happiness gradually over his forty-year career as a psychotherapist and teacher. While continuing to practice as a therapist in Bradenton, he currently serves as chairman of the Florida Retirement System Commission, president of the board of Hope Family Services (serving survivors of domestic violence in Manatee County), and as a board member of the Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County. He taught psychology for nineteen years at Fairleigh Dickinson University (NJ), was a school psychologist and director of special services in Wanaque, NJ, director of special services in Rumson, NJ, and a director of Boys Town of New Jersey. He has a B.A. from Long Island University and an M.A. in clinical psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson.

F14-08 CASE STUDIES ON THE PATH TO HAPPINESS



In 1865 Austrian monk Gregor Johann Mendel conducted experiments with successive generations of sweet pea plants. (He had begun with mice, but the abbot did not like his monks studying the sex life of animals.) Although various theories about heredity and evolution had already been put forth, Mendel was the first to describe the unit of heredity as a particle that did not change and was passed on to offspring. In this course, we will begin with Mendel and follow the development of genetics to the present day. We will discuss the nature of genes, DNA, and chromosomes. Students will learn to predict how characteristics are passed from one generation to another. We will also discuss genetic diseases, sex-linked traits, traits determined by more than one gene, how new genes evolve, and how gene frequencies change in populations.

Course leader Harry Dammers taught classes and lectured for over forty years on a wide range of science-centered topics, from biology and chemistry to human anatomy and physiology, in Connecticut and New York. He taught at the junior high-, high school-, and community college levels. He also volunteered for a number of years as a guest speaker at Holy Family Retreat Center in West Hartford, offering workshops and lectures on the interface between science and faith on such topics as evolution, stem cell research, the Galileo affair, and the big bang theory. Harry moved to Florida in 2012 and shortly thereafter began teaching at the Lifelong Learning Academy. He has a B.S. in biology with a chemistry minor from St. John's University, NYC, and a master's in biology from Adelphi University, NY.

Course leader Harry Dammers taught classes and lectured for over forty years on a wide range of science-centered topics, from biology and chemistry to human anatomy and physiology, in Connecticut and New York. He taught at the junior high-, high school-, and community college levels. He also volunteered for a number of years as a guest speaker at Holy Family Retreat Center in West Hartford, offering workshops and lectures on the interface between science and faith on such topics as evolution, stem cell research, the Galileo affair, and the big bang theory. Harry moved to Florida in 2012 and shortly thereafter began teaching at the Lifelong Learning Academy. He has a B.S. in biology with a chemistry minor from St. John's University, NYC, and a master's in biology from Adelphi University, NY.

Science

Science

Starting with the basics, you’ll learn to set up your iPhone and then move on to add literally dozens of skills to make your iPhone experience truly amazing. How do you want to use your phone? We’ll cover everything from simply making and receiving phone calls and sending and receiving emails to picture taking, movie making, Internet searches, downloading and playing music, sending instant messages, keeping a calendar and contact list, and much more. Each week, we’ll also introduce free applications (“apps”) for your phone that will open a world of information and fun, while adding shortcuts and tips that will make using the iPhone a pleasure. You’ll start this class a beginner, but you’ll leave a pro . . . and have great fun along the way!

This course will cover beginner- to advanced-beginner tools and techniques for the iPad, commencing with the basics. You will learn to understand basics of Apple’s latest operating system and to set up your iPad to support personal interests. Topics covered will include an introduc-tion to the iPad and its various buttons, typing tips, and using email and texting. You will learn how to integrate contacts and a calendar to open up a world of easy information to organize your life. You will also be intro-duced to Apple’s iCloud technology, and learn about the iPad camera, browsing the Web, and downloading free apps to further expand your horizons. Active involvement and hands-on practice will help you enjoy the lessons and retain the techniques covered. Students must bring their

Course leader Alan Freedman is a graduate of Boston University with a degree in journalism. He was the director of public affairs at Orange and Rockland Utilities, an electric and gas utility serving portions of New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. In that capacity, he was responsible for the company’s corporate communications programs and oversaw the creation and implementation of the company’s website as well as other electronic communications. Alan’s education and professional career have resulted in his continued interest in applying his knowledge to further the communications skills of others, utilizing the new media tools available today.

Course leader Gayle Yaverbaum is a professor emerita at Pennsylvania State University. She was director of information technology programs at Penn State Harrisburg and a teacher of information technology for over twenty-five years. She has done extensive research in computer education and the integration of technology into the process. She is the winner of several national teaching awards and travels worldwide to evaluate college-level computing programs for accreditation. She has a bachelor’s degree in business from Penn State, and she holds both a master’s and Ph.D. in computer science from Temple University.

F14-24 iPHONE FOR BEGINNERS

F14-14 TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES FOR THE iPAD


Tuesdays, 9:00-10:20, 6 SessionsLocation: USFSM – Starting Date: October 14

This course is for the layperson; no knowledge of physics or mathematics is required. Just bring your curiosity about the laws of nature, how they have shaped our world, and the impact they have on our everyday activities. How great that impact is may surprise you! Using ordinary language to explain equations and formulas, we’ll explore the major theories of physics—from the beliefs of the ancients (flat earth, e.g.), through Galileo’s observations and Newton’s laws of motion, to Einstein’s theory of relativity, and then beyond—to quantum mechanics and the possibility of a “theory of everything.” The course will be lecture-based but will provide plenty of time for questions and discussion.

Course leader Steve Sandler began his career as an aerodynamicist, working on scientific and defense projects in the aerospace sciences, including the lunar landing mission. He also served as an adjunct professor of post-graduate applied mathematics at The George Washington University (Washington, D.C.). He was later director of technical acquisitions for Computing and Software Corporation (Los Angeles) and vice president of development for Computer Communications Networks (Nashville). He subsequently co-founded and was chairman and CEO of AIT Corporation, a leading supplier of passport readers and border control systems in Canada. He has authored many articles in mathematical and aerospace journals and has been a guest lecturer at numerous symposia. He earned a B.S. in aeronautics and astronautics at New York University and an M.S. in astrodynamics at Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute.

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iPads to class (fully charged) to take advantage of the interactive and applied nature of this course.

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Travel

Travel is on almost everyone’s to-do list. This is true for many in our community who finally have the time to go exploring. Whether dreaming of an escorted tour or independent adventure; a luxury cruise or more intimate riverboat journey; a trek in the mountains or safari in Africa—there are many ways to plan the trip. A travel agency was once the go-to place, but then the Internet came along and changed everything . . . or did it? We can book almost anything on the Internet, but it’s not always easy, or best, for a novice. This course will present an historical and current perspective on the travel industry and tourism, but more importantly, will teach you how best to use the Internet to research, plan, and book a trip. And, these tips and tricks should also help you improve your computer and Internet skills. We’ll also weigh the pros and cons of using a travel agent.

Course leader Jerry Simons has been in the travel and hospitality industry for more than forty-five years, as a travel agency owner, a travel agent, a tour operator, a tour guide, a hotel sales agent, a restaurateur, and a travel school owner and teacher. He has traveled throughout the world and has planned and booked trips to almost everywhere for thousands of travelers. He is a graduate of Indiana University and has completed post-graduate courses at both IU and the University of Toledo. He is a past member of IATA and Travelsavers and is currently a Florida Licensed Seller of Travel. This will be Jerry’s fifth term at LLA.

F14-36 TRAVEL PLANNING AND THE INTERNET Wednesdays, 1:00-2:20, 6 SessionsLocation: USFSM – Starting Date: October 15


Join Jack Winberg in a series of adventurous journeys without ever having to pack your bags. This term, Jack continues his photo tours with two new destinations: Miami, Florida, our exciting southern neighbor; and Central America, where he will focus on Mayan architecture. Through photos, video clips, and lively description, he will take you along for two exciting photo journeys.

Series presenter Jack Winberg is an award-winning professional photographer who had his first darkroom at age nine and has studied with Ansel Adams, Dianne Arbus, and many others. He has long been fascinated with the explosive evolution of photographic knowledge and technique. He is an experienced instructor in photography, teaching at SCTI, Johnston Photographic Institute, the Lifelong Learning Academy, and The Studios, and he has exhibited his photographs widely. Jack judges photo contests, lectures to photo groups, is on the board of Sun City Photo Club, and is president of Digital Photo Artists. He is also a cellist who played with the Minneapolis Symphony, and he holds degrees in medicine, biochemistry, and microbiology.

F14-28 MAYAN ARCHITECTURE IN CENTRAL AMERICAWednesdays, October 29 and November 5, 11:00-12:20See amazingly well-preserved Mayan architecture. Learn about the Mayans’ mysterious rituals, amazing astronomy and mathematics, and sophisticated culture. Hear about their intense conflicts and power struggles. These images were gathered over a period of years from several Central American countries, some of which are currently unsafe for travel.

F14-29 MIAMI, FLORIDA: OUR EXCITING SOUTHERN NEIGHBORWednesdays, November 12 and November 19, 11:00-12:20Miami is colorful, cultural, artistic, and throbbing with energy. See the Perez Museum of Art (Miami's museum of contemporary art), with its new building (opened in 2013), grounds, and permanent collection. View the fabulous art of renowned Chinese dissident Ai Wei Wei. Wonder at the Windward Walls with their world-class graffiti. Experience the vital and vigorous scene of South Beach.

PHOTO ADVENTURES SERIES Wednesdays, 11:00-12:20 Location: USFSM Cost: $30 per 2-session “tour”Register for one or both PAIRS of sessions.


MYTH: Lifelong Learning, Adult Education, and Continuing Education are all the same.

TRUTH: Continuing Education classes are often a requirement for licensed pro-fessionals. Adult Education may refer to remedial education; it’s an opportunity to catch up on things missed in high school. Lifelong Learning is learning for the joy of learning. It’s a time to pursue personal interests — just because you can!

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Reading great works of literature has the added benefit of improving our own writing. “Reading as a writer” involves a close reading of texts and a consideration of how the author has blended the basic elements of fiction writing (plot, character, setting, dialogue, detail, and voice) to achieve a masterpiece of storytelling. Students will read and discuss the masterwork in class, examine the methods used by the author, and explore ways to apply the same strategies to their own writing. This course will focus on Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award winner Cormac McCarthy. Students will be expected to obtain two novels: Blood Meridian and The Road. Subsequent discussion will include the evolution of McCarthy’s craft over the twenty

If you are a writer who would like to experiment, have your creativity stirred, and face the challenge of writing in new and bold ways, this is the class for you. In the spirit of the hit cooking show Iron Chef, participants in the Iron Author class will be challenged with a new set of “ingredients” every week. Those ingredients may include writing prompts, details or dialogue that must be included, new settings, and/or character traits. Using these ingredients, you will be asked to create something brand new that can be shared with the class. Writers of all experience levels will benefit from these exercises as we try new things outside our comfort zone and allow the creative process free rein.

years between the publication of these two books and a look at some of the critical response to these two works. The first reading assignment will be given in the first class so there is no need to read ahead.

Course leader Eric Sheridan Wyatt is a writer and educator. He received a B.S. in education from Ball State University and an M.F.A. from Queens University of Charlotte. His short fiction has appeared in Saw Palm, Ruminate, New Plains Review, Eunonia Review, Ozone Park Journal, and The First Line, among others. His writing has also been featured in the nonfiction anthology, Letters to Me. Find out more online at www.WordsMatterESW.com.

Course leader Eric Sheridan Wyatt is a writer and educator. He received a B.S. in education from Ball State University and an M.F.A. from Queens University of Charlotte. His short fiction has appeared in Saw Palm, Ruminate, New Plains Review, Eunonia Review, Ozone Park Journal, and The First Line, among others. His writing has also been featured in the nonfiction anthology, Letters to Me. Find out more online at www.WordsMatterESW.com.

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Like to write but have no one with whom to share your work? In this workshop, members read their finished work or work-in-progress and then have it critiqued (not criticized!) by others. Sound intimidating? We promise you that’s not so, and mostly, the constructive feedback acts as a motivating factor in getting you to edit your writing or to start it up again. All are invited—novice writers as well as those who have been at it for a while. All genres are welcome: short stories, personal anecdotes, memoir chapters, fiction and non-fiction writing, or poetry. Anything! So if you’re looking for a place for your writing besides the file drawer, this is where you can test the waters. It is always a non-threatening experience, and most of all, we have great fun amidst a group of like-minded individuals. If you are prepared to read at the first class, please bring fifteen copies for the rest of the class. This is an extended time-block class.

Course co-leaders Helga Harris and Bill Andrews have been participants/instructors of the Academy’s Writer’s Workshop for over ten years.

Helga graduated from Pratt Institute and worked in the fashion industry for over forty years in N.Y.C. In the 70s in Miami, she manufactured under her own Helga Harris Design label. Sarasota became her home in 1990. Now, writing is her first love. She is the author of Dear Helga, Dear Ruth, We Were There, Susie ... WAIT! and Nothing Is Forever, as well as short fiction and numerous newspaper and magazine articles.

From 1965 until 2000, Bill taught English and creative writing in independent prep schools in St. Louis, Chicago, and New Orleans. He is a graduate of Yale University, with a B.A. in English, and Northwestern University, with a master's in social policy and school administration. In addition to his teaching, Bill also served in a number of administrative positions. Bill serves on the LLA curriculum committee and is a former member of the board of directors.

F14-43 WRITER’S WORKSHOP Thursdays, 9:00-12:00, 8 SessionsLocation: USFSM – Starting Date: October 2

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Lectures and Einstein’s Circle discussions are FREE! No prior registration is necessary.

F14-AMI-12 SPIRITUAL PSYCHOLOGYMondays, 2:30–3:50 p.m., 6 sessions, starting October 13.Instructor: Peter Mermin ee page 25 for class details.S

F14-AMI-50 NAZI COLLABORATORSThursdays, 1:00–2:20 p.m., 8 sessions, starting October 2.Instructor: Irene Mirkovic See page 20 for class details.

EXPLORING ALASKA’S NATIONAL PARKSby Anne CastellinoWednesday, October 15th, 2:00–3:30 p.m.

Alaska’s parks make up over half the total acreage in America’s National Park System. Join us for a fascinating presentation about the variety of national parks in Alaska, the interesting history of the parks, and when and how to visit.

Anne Castellino spent 33 years working in the National Park Service, up and down the East coast and in Alaska. She served as Superintendent of Kenai Fjords National Park, located in Seward, Alaska, from1988 to 2004. During this time, she was privileged to make visits to all of Alaska’s national parks.

THE INCREDIBLE IMMUNE SYSTEM: WHO ARE THESE GUYS AND WHY ARE THEY TRYING TO KILL US? by Joe KerataWednesday, November 12th, 2:00–3:30 p.m.

We live in an ocean of microbes, some of which are very nasty. We constantly inhale them, swallow them, and unwittingly invite them into our bodies. See how, over the millennia, simple and complex strategies have evolved for protecting ourselves.

Joe Kerata designed and taught advanced biology courses at North High School in Eastlake, Ohio, where he served as science department chairman and directed their dramatics program. During his tenure as Ohio Teacher of the Year, he was honored at the White House and had the opportunity to interact with many educators and school boards on the state and national levels.

LLA on Anna Maria Island

Course Offering Lecture SeriesLectures take place from 2:00–3:30 p.m.

at the Island Branch Library.

Anna Maria Island Community Center407 Magnolia Ave, Holmes Beach, FL 34217Directions: Traveling north on Gulf Drive, turn right at Ginny and Jane E’s Café onto Magnolia Avenue. The Community Center is ahead on the right.

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take discussions take place on Wednesdays at The Studio at Gulf and Pine from 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Discussions focus on political, social, and economic issues, as well as current events and concerns.

October 1st: When the minimum wage is below the living wage, do we get wealth redistribution in reverse? If we change it, what about starter jobs and inflation?

October 8th: Freedom of speech vs. buying an election. Did the Supreme Court subvert one-man one-vote with recent decisions on election donations?

October 22nd: Obama’s foreign policy: success or failure? Let’s debate the important issues for the mid-term election.

October 29th: What advice would you give a young person? What have you learned in life the hard way, and how would you give that advice?

November 5th: Is teacher tenure unconstitutional? What about students’ rights and expectations? How can we do better?

November 19th: Capital punishment, a good or bad idea? If you are in favor, what is a humane execution?

OFF-CAMPUS LOCATIONS—COURSES AND EVENTS


The Studio at Gulf and Pine 10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria Island.Directions: Traveling north on Gulf Drive, turn right on Pine Avenue. The Studio is at the corner on the left.

Island Branch Library 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes BeachFrom Manatee Avenue, SR64, turn north on Gulf Drive and then right onto Marina Drive. Take the second right onto 56th Street, followed by an immediate left onto Flotilla Drive. First driveway on left.

“Travel: Myanmar” Presented by Dr. Jack Winberg

Join Jack Winberg on an adventurous journey to exotic Myanmar (Burma), only recently opened to western visitors. Tourism is so new there that the airports were air-conditioned and credit cards accepted just one week before Jack arrived! Our Myanmar travelogue features photos, videos, and lively narrative. We will visit Rangoon (now called Yangon), the commercial capital and main gateway to Myanmar, then explore Bagan, one of Southeast Asia’s richest archaeological sites, with thousands of pagodas. You will delight in Yandabo and Mingun, with their primitive villages, their markets, pagodas, and schools, then go on to contemplate the beauty of the Shwedagon Pagoda, boasting more gold than the bank of England! We will travel by boat up the Irrawaddy River and view fascinating life on the banks and in the villages. We will discuss Myanmar’s complicated political tensions. Jack’s tour is a visual feast you won’t soon forget.

Jack Winberg is an award-winning professional photographer who had his first darkroom at age nine and has studied with Ansel Adams, Dianne Arbus, and many others. He has long been fascinated with the explosive evolution of photographic knowledge and technique. He is an experienced instructor in photography, teaching at SCTI, Johnston Photographic Institute, the Lifelong Learning Academy, and The Studios, and he has exhibited his photographs widely. Jack judges photo contests, lectures to photo groups, is on the board of Sun City Photo Club, and is president of Digital Photo Artists. He is also a cellist who played with the Minneapolis Symphony, and he holds degrees in medicine, biochemistry, and microbiology.

“Whole Person Health” Presented by Dr. Robin Shapiro

There are more and more classes and workshops that focus on “food as medicine.” This lecture offers a broader perspective, exploring and discussing all those things that nourish us. We’ll look at what fills our lives, the choices that we’ve made in that connection, and the impact of those choices on our health—medicinally, philosophically, and spiritually. Participants will achieve deeper insights into how we nourish ourselves—body, mind, and soul.

Dr. Robin Shapiro is an author and teacher who began her medical career as a chiropractic physician. She continues to draw on those skills, but over the past thirty years has embedded them in a holistic approach to health, healing, and happiness that blends Western and Eastern traditions. As founder of Be Well America, a school of Asian studies in New Jersey, she is a hands-on practitioner, qigong teacher, and wellness motivator. She developed the first holistic health science master’s degree program at Georgian Court University in Lakewood, NJ, and has been keynote speaker at hundreds of events.

“I Just Don’t Understand Some People!”Presented by Louise Gallagher

Ever wonder about other people and why they act the way they do? Are you sometimes confused and amused by other people because they seem so different from you? How can two people raised in the same household be so different? Why do people say and do the things they do? Come to this light-hearted and interesting lecture to learn about the differences among people. It will open your eyes to hear about the contrasting temperament types. You may become more intrigued than irritated by others after listening to this lecture on personality types.

Louise Gallagher is a California-licensed retired psychotherapist. She was in private practice in Modesto for almost 25 years. Over the span of her career she has taught both lay persons and professionals and had her own professional continuing education business. She has taught at the Lifelong Learning Academy since 2008. Her primary focus is on positive mental and physical well-being. She is currently a life coach in Sarasota who specializes in assisting others through transitions in their lives.

Westminster Towers & Shores Lecture SeriesThese lectures are free and the public is welcome. Space is limited. RSVP to 941-757-5999.

Tuesday, October 7th, 2014 at 1 p.m.RSVP by 10/2/14

Tuesday, November 4th, 2014 at 1 p.m.RSVP by 10/31/14

Tuesday, October 21st, 2014 at 1 p.m.RSVP by 10/16/14


LLA at Westminster Towers & Shores1700 3rd Avenue West, Bradenton, FL 34205

Course Offering This course traces the history of medicine as it relates to the history of mankind from pre-historic time to the 20th century. The emphasis will be on Western medicine, but influences from Eastern traditions will be included. A fervent attempt will be made to learn from history so we will not be destined to repeat it. Parallels will be drawn throughout the course to “modern medicine” as well as “alternative medicine.” Come to learn about the origins of “scientific” medicine, folk remedies, the role of religion in medicine, and so much more. This will be a PowerPoint presentation augmented by videotapes from the Teaching Company. No required reading and no homework.

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F14-WM-51 THE EPIC OF MEDICINEThursdays, 1:00-2:20 p.m.8 sessions, starting October 2Instructor: Al TripodiSee page 21 for more details.

LLA at Edwards Drive600 Edwards Dr., Suite 115, Sarasota, FL 34235

Course Offering Do you have a digital camera and long to use it confidently but are just not sure where to start? Are you confused by the cryptic symbols and dials that seem to be everywhere? If your answer is yes, this class is for you. We will examine the parts of the camera and discuss how they work together. We will look at your camera’s symbols and labels to learn the different functions each symbol represents and when to use what setting. This class will include plenty of time for hands-on experience with your camera.

F14-ED-49 BEGINNING DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY: LEARN TO OPERATE YOUR CAMERAThursdays, 1:00–2:20 p.m., 8 sessions, starting October 2.Instructor: Spencer Pullen See page 24 for details.

LLA at Kobernick-Anchin-Benderson1951 N. Honore Ave., Sarasota, FL 34235

Course OfferingF14-KAB-34 A TOUCH OF TALMUD: HISTORY, METHODOLOGY, GENIUSWednesdays, 1:00–2:20 p.m., 8 sessions, starting October 1. Instructor: Marden Paru See page 23 for more details.

This introduction to the Talmud, designed for those who have little or no background in Talmudic studies, will provide a close-up view of Judaism’s Oral Law. The 63 volumes which constitute the Talmud as studied today explain how to understand and observe the laws given to Moses at Mt. Sinai (the Torah). Course content includes the history of the Oral Law; how the Talmud is organized; the traditional methodology of study; and the importance of Talmudic thought and direction as Rabbinic Judaism evolved over the last 2,500 years.

WHAT IS EINSTEIN’S CIRCLE?Einstein’s Circle is a place where people gather to listen, to learn, and to engage in an open and thoughtful exchange of ideas, opinions, and information. It is a place to flex the brain, to find gratification in being acknow-ledged for what you know, and to be humbled by the knowledge of others. Einstein’s Circle is a special program of the Lifelong Learning Academy at USFSM.

FALL TERM 2014 EVENTS

Wednesday, October 22: Sex in the City: Stopping Human Traffic Presented by Elizabeth Fisher, Executive Director of SELAH Freedom (ENCORE)

Wednesday, October 29: Near Death Experience: Spiritual Revelation or a Biological Aberration?Presented by Dr. Alan Grindal, Neurologist

Thursday, November 6: Is Fracking a Dirty Word?Presented by Al Richardson, Professional Petroleum GeologistNote: Einstein’s Circle meets on Thursday this week only. All other events for the fall term will take place on Wednesdays.

There will be no Einstein’s Circle on November 12.

Wednesday, November 19: Criminal Justice ReformPresented by Alan Tebruge, Criminal Defense Attorney

EINSTEIN’S CIRCLE EVENTS WILL BE HELD IN THE SELBY AUDITORIUM

AT USFSM FROM 2:30–4:00 p.m.

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Upcoming Events

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LLA Lecture Series

“Are We Humans Getting Smarter or Dumber? (This Is a Trick Question … Cheating Is Permitted)”Presented by Ron Wulkan

Are we soaring to a higher (hybrid) intelligence or descending into a digital idiocracy? How many different kinds of intelligence are there? Why do you have that nasty bias blind spot and I don’t? Ever wonder why you went into another room and forgot why? Are we entering the Era of Directed Human Evolution without a reverse gear? Will Singularity— the point at which artificial intelligence matches, then overtakes human smarts—happen 16 years from now? Depends upon who’s your favorite futurist. We may end up with more questions than answers, but that’s part of the fun.

Ron Wulkan is the self-described bloviator of the unconventional course Great (& Some-Not-So-Great) Decisions offered at LLA for the past several years. Due to inept career planning, he was a military policeman in Occupied Japan, a steel mill laborer, University of Pittsburgh graduate, radio continuity writer, newspaper reporter, editor, bank vice president, moderator of World Affairs Forum on WQED-TV, executive at two New York advertising agencies, media executive for three presidential primary campaigns, senior vice president of worldwide advertising and public relations for ITT-Avis, Inc. and the senior marketing executive of Rolls-Royce Motors, International. Finally, for two decades before retiring to Sarasota, he and his wife were partners of a marketing/publishing firm with national clients.

Thursday, October 30, 2014 at 3 p.m.Selby Auditorium at USFSM

“The Sky Above, The Earth Below” Presented by Jeff Rodgers

The history and nature of our universe (or, perhaps, multiverse), the ongoing discovery of planets around other stars in our galaxy, the search for habitable planets and life, questions about climate change on our home planet . . . science has been tackling some mind-bogglingly big subjects over the past few years. Whether you are science literate or scientifically challenged, this plain-English talk will help you put these big ideas into perspective.

Jeff Rodgers is Director of Education for the South Florida Museum and Director of the Bishop Planetarium. Jeff began work at the museum in 2004 after nine years at the American Museum of Natural History and Hayden Planetarium in New York City. A science communicator, he spends the bulk of his time trying to de-mystify the universe and our place in it.

Thursday, November 20, 2014 at 3 p.m.Selby Auditorium at USFSM

Admission: $15 (free for Academy members)

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Photo Adventures—Topics & Dates

Location: USFSMCost: $30 per 2-session “tour”Register for one or both PAIRS of sessions.

Your New Now with Sandra Kassalow will be offered as a regular 6-week course during the fall term. Please see page 18 for more information.

Photo Adventures Miami, Florida & Central American Mayan Architecture

F14-35 19th Century Paris: From Revolution to RenoirLocation: USFSMCost: $30 for this 2-session course.

Join Jack Winberg in a series of adventurous journeys without ever having to pack your bags. This term, Jack continues his photo tours with two new destinations: Miami, Florida, our exciting southern neighbor; and Central America, where he will focus on Mayan architecture. Through photos, video clips, and lively description, he will take you along for two exciting photo journeys.

Series presenter Jack Winberg is an award-winning professional photographer who had his first darkroom at age nine and has studied with Ansel Adams, Dianne Arbus, and many others. He has long been fascinated with the explosive evolution of photographic knowledge and technique. He is an experienced instructor in photography, teaching at SCTI, Johnston Photographic Institute, the Lifelong Learning Academy, and The Studios, and he has exhibited his photographs widely. Jack judges photo contests, lectures to photo groups, is on the board of Sun City Photo Club, and is president of Digital Photo Artists. He is also a cellist who played with the Minneapolis Symphony, and he holds degrees in medicine, biochemistry, and microbiology.

F14-28 Mayan Architecture in Central America

Wednesdays, October 29 and November 5, 11:00-12:20

See amazingly well-preserved Mayan architecture.

Learn about the Mayans’ mysterious rituals, amazing

astronomy and mathematics, and sophisticated

culture. Hear about their intense conflicts and power

struggles. These images were gathered over a period

of years from several Central American countries,

some of which are currently unsafe for travel.

F14-29 Miami, Florida: Our Exciting Southern Neighbor

Wednesdays, November 12 and 19, 11:00-12:20

Miami is colorful, cultural, artistic, and throbbing with

energy. See the Perez Museum of Art (Miami’s

museum of contemporary art) with its new building

(opened in 2013), grounds, and permanent collection.

View the fabulous art of renowned Chinese dissident

Ai Wei Wei. Wonder at the Windward Walls with

their world-class graffiti. Experience the vital and

vigorous scene of South Beach.

TWO-SESSION COURSES

There were actually not one but three French revolutions during the “long 19th century” in France. After the final revolution in 1848, Napoleon III was elected president, and then, just like his famous uncle before him, he declared himself emperor after a coup d’état. During the Second Empire, this visionary dictator appointed Georges Haussmann as Prefect. Together they orchestrated the demolition of entire swaths of medieval Paris to create parks, train stations, sewers, and grand boulevards that were soon lined with uniformly classical buildings designed by École des Beaux Arts architects. This pivotal time in Paris set the stage for La Belle Époque, or the Golden Age, at the end of the 19th century, when the emperor’s

Course leader Karin Jones, a native of Chicago, received a Bachelor of Arts degree with a double major in English and history and minor in fine arts from the University of Michigan, and a degree in design and historic preservation from the Savannah College of Art and Design. Karin founded and managed a commercial design firm in Savannah for twenty years, and taught architectural and design history at the New England Institute of Art in Boston. Karin now resides in Sarasota, where she has designed and built her own home on Bird Key.

vision for Paris was fully realized and the city attracted the best and brightest talents of the Western world. They came for the splendid architecture and monuments, colorful artists, cafes, and cabarets that will be presented in this two-session mini-course.

Wednesdays, November 12 and 19, 1:00-2:20Location: USFSM – Starting Date: November 12

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Lifelong Learning Academy Academic Calendar

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Fall 20148-session fall term: Sept. 29 – Nov. 20, 20146-session fall term: Oct. 13 – Nov. 20, 2014

Winter 20158-session winter term: Jan. 12 – Mar. 6, 2015

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Pelyk, KimberleyPerry, LeighPierce, ElinorPullekines, CarolQuinn, Louise (Sissy)Raudabaugh, JamesReed, SheilaReiter, PamRepenning, ReginaRossin, DavidRubinow, MargaretSattler, JaneSchmollinger, MarionSchonbrunn, MonaSchy, LoisScott, EmmaleeScott, OliverSegal, ErwinShaivitz, GailShaw, Margaret S.Shotwell, VirginiaSilverstein, DianeSmith, Carol

Smith, ThomasStone, RobertTarlow, HarriettTatkow, JoanTerry, Debbie Thaxton, LarryThurber, DeborahTobin, RobertTurk, SusanTurner, JeanVasquez, Guillermo A.Warren, JohnWarsawer, CaroleWestbrook, TeresaWhitford, AnnWhitman, DaphneWilliamson, RoxanneWolfendale, MarkWright, DavidZunz, Edward

Andres, JanetBecker, MaxineBolcik, ClaudiaBrowne-Sterdt, DianeCabral, NancyColket, DoreenDeckard, LonDickie, SuzanneEllison, Ernest

Estevez, DonnaFogarty, JuliaFort, PriscillaFrillici, RichardGarfinkel, HaroldGewirtz, FrederickGoldstein, NancyGrosh, ElliottHarrity-Goldis, JoAnne

Herring, WilliamHumber, LorrelJamieson, TerryJennifer MeinertKerbawy, Kyle & LindaMartin, NellMcElroy, MickieMcGraw, Meredith

Meister, JimNoah, CarolNutlay, ElaineOboler, LillianPajerski, RosemarnaPayne, SuzannePerdieu, TeressaPulos, Delores

Racelis, RamonRogers, JimRose, Daniel J.Ross, SheilaRoyfe, Ephrain H.Ryberg, DonaldSarbadhikari, Kamal & Patricia

Shaughnessy, PatrickShifrin, RookieStaloff, CharlesStoddard, BonnieTenny, Mary JaneTschirhart, PaulWertheim, AlWinberg, Jack

Adams, MartinAdye, SanchiaAmes, JohnAndre, KennethAndrew, AnnAronin, ElliotArsenault, AnneBaker, EdwinBandler, AlanBégat, DidierBelack, SteveBennett, DeeBennett, IrvingBierman, HjordisBlackman, David & Jan

Bolcik, RobertBrown, MonicaClark, John P.Cotton, JulieDaffner, JacklynDavidson, Larry & EllieDuval, BarbaraFirestone, PaulFishman, LeslieFoss, ShirleyFox, MickeyFreedman, Alan & HollyFreitag, CarlynneGainsboro, LeonHagan, Donald

Harte, Joyce N.Hatz, WilliamHerman, MauricioHerring, SusanHill, MarthaHirmes, MenachemHuse, LilaJackson, MichelleKendal, RobertKerata, JosephKimble, PeterKowalyk, DaleKorchin, FlorenceKwon, BillLetelier, Carmen G.

Little, BetsyLohrisch, AxelMace, RichardMagliola, RosaMartin, Jean Meyer, HansMiller, F. DanielNewman, Robert Overstreet, JannaPantello, PatPfeifer, MartinPichetti, PeterRice, DavidRogers, BettyRosen, Paul

Rowitz, EstherRubin, HarrisSamelson, Drew & AmySchuele, WernerSchwarz, SuzanneShea, JosephShifrin, JordanSmith, Adelaide W.Spindler, JeromeSprandel, AliceStealey, MarySteinberg, EricStuart, MarkSvirsky, MichaelSwan, Janis F.

Teague, ReganTollette, ThomasToplin, Robert BrentTrainor, ElizabethVirag, AnneWehner, LaremWerlin, ErnestWulkan, RonYaple, NewellYaryura, DeborahYour Fitness Instructor, LLC

Bevilacqua, Louis

Carol & Carter Fox Family Fund

Harms, Beverly

Hulse, Nancy

Leopold, Harry

Miller, Nate & Winnie

Samelson, Sam & Susan

Sukin, Jack

William Stark Jones Foundation/Thomas

Landers

Summa Cum Laude Donors: $1,500 or more

Cum Laude Donors: $500-$999

Magna Cum Laude: $1,000-$1,499

Andrews, Bill Cohen, Ron & Celia

Dammers, Harry

Grindal, Alan & Beth

Kassalow, Ted & Sandra

Reese, Lisa

Sullivan, Joseph

Tripodi, Al

Shirley & Ronald Gossett Fund

Greenwald, Larry Hennelly, Josephine Mahon, Mike Rough & Ready Media

College Honors Donors: $100-$499

Honors Donors: $50-$99

Scholar Donors: $10 to $49

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THANK YOU TO OUR 2013-2014 VOLUNTEERSThe Lifelong Learning Academy is an independent, not-for-profit organization. We rely on the support of volunteers

in many areas, and we offer thanks to those who quietly but regularly support us in ways too numerous to list.

Mike Adkinson

Sanchia Adye

Alice Agran

Janet Andres

William Andrews

Andrea Andrus

Joan Antonicelli

Dana Arace

Rose Aronin

Pat Astore

Susan Bailey

Shirley Balsinger

Leigh Bass

Maxine Becker

Didier Bégat

John Behrens

Donna Behun

Cindi Bennett

Dee Bennett

Diana Berry

Janis Blackman

Leonard Bloom

Claudia Bolcik

Barbara Brewer

Holly Braun

Kathy Brouder

Page Brown

Sharon Brown

Sally Brumbaugh

Barry Bub

Judy Buffa

Anita Burg

Joan Butcher

Nancy Cabral

Donna Callahan

Susanna Chakany

Cynthia Charles

Sandra Chase

Elliot Cohan

Albert Cohen

Celia Cohen

Doreen Colket

Betty Conard

Julie Cotton

Barbara Courtney

James Cross

Betty Cummings

Lynn Dallesandro

Harry Dammers

Lyn Daudelin

Ellie Davidson

Larry Davidson

Leita Kaldi Davis

Ann Diaz

Maureen Donovan

Barbara Duval

Elaine Ehrhardt

Julie Fagen

Tommy Fagen

Millie Finkel

Paul Firestone

Diane Fisher

Laurice Fishman

Ute Forsythe

Shirley Foss

Carter Fox

Mickey Fox

Alan Freedman

Holly Freedman

Robert Freeman

Karol Friedman

Victoria Frigo

Louise Gallagher

Martin Garry

Judy Gelman

Al Goldis

Jo Goldis

Nancy Goldstein

Anna Green

Jerrine Grim

Alan Grindal

Beth Grindal

Catherine Wright-Haddock

Rafael Haddock

Don Hagan

Beverly Harms

Helga Harris

Orlene Hart

Joyce Harte

Bill Hatz

Janice Hazewski

Sally Heinze

Jo Hennelly

Maurico Herman

Susan Herring

William Herring

Judith Hickey

Menachem Hirmes

Linda Hoffman

John Horigan

David Houle

Ellen Hunt

Michelle Jackson

Phyllis Jacobson

Ames Jones

Vicki Thompson-Jones

Ed Kanis

Edie Kaplan

Sandra Kassalow

Susan Katz

Robert Kendal

Ken Kephart

Joe Kerata

Peter Kimble

David Klain

Alice Kleber

Mike Kolker

Barbara Kowalyk

Lee Kuraishi

Steve Lackner

Tom Landers

Roger Leach

Rosemary Leas

Joan Leonard

Thelma Lemberg

Carmen Letelier

David Lionel

Axel Lohrisch

Fiona Lohrisch

Jeannine Love

Martha Lowe

Colleen Lundwall

Roslyn Lurie

Tom McDonald

Frank McGrath

Carol McMahon

Rose Magliola

Mike Mahon

Stuart Mark

Cathy Markowitz

Howard Markus

Leslie Mass

Nancy Mayer

Jerry Meketon

Al Merget

Linda Mermin

Peter Mermin

Grace Metz

Gerald Miller

Nate Miller

Winnie Miller

Ann Miranda

Elliott Mitchell

Tony Moon

Carolyn Moore

Jeanetta Mouncey

Jean Muccini

Monica Neligon

Gloria Newcomb

Carol Noah

Karen O'Brock

Linda O'Rourke

Linda Olesen

Ann Orkin

Jean Owen

Jacqueline Palazzolo

Marden Paru

Robert Patterson

Linda Paul

Stacy Perry

Peg Peruzzi

Mike Petillo

Barry Portugal

JoAnne Pytlik

Sissy Quinn

Robert Rainer

Lisa Reese

Kim Roden

Margaret Rubinow

Sheri Ruttle

Claude Salomon

Sam Samelson

Susan Samelson

Ashok Sawe

Marc Scher

Shelly Scher

Karen Schwaid

Joan Schwartz

Suzanne Schwarz

Alice Shapiro

Barbara Shaver

Patrick Shaughnessy

Margaret Shaw

Jordan Shifrin

Virgina Shotwell

Bob Sichta

Judy Silver

Jan Skalny

Sarah Skebba

Sara Slate

David Solomon

Barbara Spadafora

Jerry Spindler

Alice Sprandel

Peri Stein

Elaine Steinfurth

Diane Browne-Sterdt

Robert Stone

Jack Sukin

Meredith Sutter

Donna Cubit-Swaye

Joel Tanner

Louise Tessier

Diane Thomas

Deborah Thurber

Liz Trainor

Al Tripodi

Janet Turner

Nancy Turon

Cindy Van Hise

Barbara Von Papen

Nancy Valentine

Emily Varnell

Ray Varnell

Jane Vartuli

Jim Vartuli

Joe Volpe

Lana Volpe

Bonnie Wagner

Grace Wasilnak

Karen Wehner

Susan Well

Elinor White

Ava Whaley

Rose White

Alida-Allegra Wilson

Jack Winberg

Mary Winckler

John Wingate

Sharon Wood

Charlotte Wright

Jill Wulkan

Ron Wulkan

Ruth Zanini

John Zeiner

Ed Zunz

JOIN US!Want to get involved? LLA needs volunteers! We depend on assistance from our community of learners. Do

you have skills or experience that could help? We have a wide variety of activities that you can participate in behind the scenes! Please contact us through our website www.LLA-SM.org, or call the office at 941-359-4296. Volunteering helps LLA, but it can enrich your life, too; get to know your fellow students and make new friends.

Are you among our donor stars? If Academy classes and activities are important to you, please help us ensure our financial health and stability. Our programs are made possible though student registrations and private contributions. Your support is both needed and appreciated.

Have an idea for a course you’d like to teach? To submit a course proposal, go to the LLA website www.LLA-SM.org and complete our interactive course proposal form.

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Three Cheers for Our Volunteers! On April 30, the Academy celebrated its friends and supporters during the annual Volunteer Appreciation Party. Janna Overstreet, Executive Director, and Sam Samelson, Board Chairman, offered thanks to those who help make the Academy stronger through their donations of time and money. Volunteers packed Selby Auditorium for food, cake, beer, wine, and camaraderie.

LLA Meets the Challenge In May, the Lifelong Learning Academy took part in the Community Foundation of Sarasota’s annual Giving Challenge. Dozens of participants gathered in Selby Auditorium to show their support for the Academy and to make donations. There were prizes, giveaways, refreshments, videos, and just good fun for those attending. In the end, we raised $15,541, including donations and internal and external matching funds. Way to go, Academy supporters!


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Directions to LLA at USFSM8350 N. Tamiami TrailFrom I-75: Take I-75 to University Parkway (Exit 213). Go west on University Parkway for approximately 6.5 miles to US-41 (Tamiami Trail). Turn right onto US 41. In approximately ½ mile, turn left through the entrance onto the USFSM campus.

Driving north from Sarasota toward Bradenton on US 41: USFSM is approximately ½ mile past the University Parkway intersection. Turn left through the entrance onto the campus.

Driving south from Bradenton toward Sarasota on US 41: Just past the entrance to the Hilton Inn, turn right through the entrance onto the USFM campus.

Directions to LLA at 600 Edwards DriveDriving north from Sarasota toward Bradenton on US 41: Go through the General Spaatz Blvd. intersection. When the median on your left ends, take a left onto Edwards Drive. The LLA office is in suite #107 in the building immediately to your left.

Driving south from Bradenton toward Sarasota on US 41: Take a right turn from US 41 onto Edwards Drive, which is approximately south of the USFSM ¼ mile entrance. The LLA office is in suite #107 in the building immediately to your left.

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