SPRING 2022 COURSE CATALOG - William & Mary

1 OSHER lifelong . learning institute . AT William & MARY. SPRING 2022. 1. COURSE CATALOG . 1 11/11/2021 8:18:17 AM. MISSION. AND PURPOSE. The Osher lifelong learning institute at William & Mary is dedicated, particularly but not exclusively, to persons age 50 or older, who seek learning , enrichment, and keeping in touch with the larger world. We strive to provide outstanding educational opportunities for members to explore varied topics via courses, lectures, special events and activities in environments that encourage sharing and fellowship. This CATALOG represents the requirements, offerings and information in effect at the time of publication. The Osher institute reserves the right to change any offerings, dates and COURSE times as needed. We will provide notice of any changes through communications to our membership and on our website at Photography credits go to Mariellynn Maurer/ William & Mary & Debbie Misiag/Osher.

2 This CATALOG is available at which incorporates a larger font size with the use of the zoom feature. Acknowledgement Registering for and attending events at William & Mary conveys a shared expectation of abiding by university policy, which is subject to change as conditions warrant. ADVERTISE. IN OUR CATALOG . Effective September 1, 2021, William & Mary will require proof of vaccination for all members, instructors, and volunteers of the Osher lifelong learning institute at Contact a member of our team for advertising details and William & Mary who will be taking rates at (757) 221-1506 or or teaching classes on campus. Masks will also be required indoors at all times. We will be sending out invitations to Zoom sessions where members will be admitted to the Ad Size Dimensions room individually to show proof of vaccination to the university.

3 Proof of vaccination will only need Half Page Full Page to be verified once (if you were x 10 Horizontal verified for Fall 2021, you need x . not verify again). All verifications must be completed by January 10, 2022 regardless of the first date of classes for an individual member. Quarter Name tags will only be issued to Page those verified. William & Mary will x 3. remove members from in-person classes who do not provide proof of vaccination by January 10th. 2. 2 11/11/2021 8:18:17 AM. Osher institute at W&M Contact Information 5300 Discovery Park Blvd. Williamsburg, VA 23188. Mail to: PO Box 8795. Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795. (757) 221-1506. FIND OUT WHAT'S. 4 Town & Gown Lecture Series 5 Interest Groups & American Wisdom 6 Scholarship & Volunteer 7 Administrative Policies 8 How to Register 9 American History 14 Art & Music William & Mary requires proof of vaccination 16 Computer/Technology/Current Affairs of all members, instructors, and volunteers 17 Finance & Economics of the Osher lifelong learning institute 19 General Studies at William & Mary who will be taking or teaching classes on campus.

4 This policy also 21 Government & Law applies to any Osher classes or in-person 22 Health & Wellness events taking place in off-campus locations (Williamsburg Landing, Williamsburg 27 Languages/Literature & Writing Regional Library, Ford's Colony, etc) 28 Math 29 Natural & Social Sciences Masks are required indoors at all times 30 Photography/Religion & Philosophy during all Osher classes, activities, and special events. Physical distancing is no 31 World History longer in place and classes are at full 36 Parking capacity. COVID protocols are subject 38 Registration Form to change based on prevailing university regulations. 39 Zoom Guide 3. 3 11/11/2021 8:18:17 AM. Town COURSE TOPIC. VIRTUAL. & Gown All on Zoom NOON LECTURE SERIES. March 10, 2022.

5 The History of The Williamsburg Winery: Part I (up to 1987). April 7, 2022 April 21, 2022. Patrick The History of The The Tidewater Trails Duffeler, Founder and Williamsburg Winery: Association and The Chairman Part II (1988 Birthplace of America Learn about Patrick Duffeler, to present) Trail his professional Patrick Rich backgroung, Duffeler, Thompson, why the winery, Founder and Associate and how it Chairman Director, started. The property was purchased Join Patrick Office of in 1983, the winery was founded in Duffeler as he Community 1985, and the first harvest was in continues to Engagement share the history Learn about the The Williamsburg new proposed Winery and trail network which would connect the reflections captured in his recent book Virginia Capital Trail into Williamsburg The Art and Science of Viticulture and run down the peninsula ultimately March 24, 2022 and Wine Making at The Williamsburg Winery.

6 To Hampton/Virginia Beach. This project has numerous positive impacts for our community and region. W&M Sustainability: A April 14, 2022. Whole-Institution Approach Calandra Waters-Lake, The Lemon Project: Rec- May 5, 2022. Director of Sustainability onciliation through Research, The Role of What exactly is sustainability and Community Engagement, and Choreographers and how does William & Mary approach this sometimes amorphous, but Memorialization Artistic Directors important, topic? Join the Office of Sarah Thomas, Leah Glenn, Francis L. and Sustainability , Edwin L. Cummins Professor to learn about Associate of Dance & Africana Studies, sustainability Director of The Director of W&M Dance Program in higher Lemon Project: education, A Journey of progress and Reconcilliation goals across Sarah teaches W&M, and on colonial and the initiatives revolutionary and resources Williamsburg.

7 Available. She's a triple W&M alumna and is an architectural and material culture historian who specializes in the experiences of African Americans at William & Mary. 4. 4 11/11/2021 8:18:20 AM. COURSE TOPIC. Osher Shared Interest Groups n Williamsburg Area Animal Friends Sharing the WOW. Genealogical Society Interested in genealogy and family Animal Friends is an action/discussion Prerequisite COURSE : An history? Join us! For the past two group for everyone who loves animals. Engagement/Interaction of Life's years, our group has met once a We share information and discuss Experiences/Situations and How We month to share our successes and animal-related events, issues, and React From Day to Day brick walls, made local field trips to resources in Greater Williamsburg.

8 Research libraries and other facilities, Its members have a common bond Many have commented that they wish found new friends, and had a lot of fun of love and caring for their pets and we had more time to share, inspire, along the way. Whether you are an are passionate about the humane and keep the momentum going. experienced genealogical researcher treatment of all animals in our area. This gave birth to SHARING THE. or a beginner, we would love to have WOW. Bringing us back together you join! Animal Friends has an active 800+ on a monthly basis to enhance our member Facebook presence. We initial objective of putting the WOW. If interested in joining this group, email plan monthly meetings on animal back into our lives. Or maybe, more related topics including topics such importantly, sharing our thoughts, vet care, cat and dog programs, small experiences, and situations with one critters, training, grooming, breeds, another.

9 One situation feeds another, rescues and shelters, support groups, and one solution is contagious. All of legislative initiatives, and more. a sudden, the factor is popping up all over. It will be like a real homecoming! If you are interested in becoming a Remember the MAGIC lies in the part of this active group of animal sharing. lovers, email Hosted by Williamsburg's very own If you are interested in keeping the Pet Reporter. WOW factor in your life, send an email to If you are interested in starting a shared interest group, contact us at We are looking to feature more in coming semesters! The American Offerings Wisdom Project SPRING 2022. (Via Zoom). Introduction to The The America Wisdom Project is a pilot research and teaching curriculum American Wisdom of the Innermost House Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational organization based in California and Virginia.

10 The Project exists to bring an Tradition American Wisdom Tradition into focus, through which to illuminate the great wisdom traditions of the larger world. It focuses on Williamsburg and early Part I: Williamsburg and Virginia as a crossroads of East and West, North and South, Old and New. the 18th Century It develops from Williamsburg in the 18th century to Concord and Walden Pond in the 19th century, to the Far West in the 20th century, and beyond to their roots in the cultures of Native America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa. Part II: Walden and the This Project comprehends nature, art, thought, and spirituality as humanistic 19th Century disciplines of the individual person, drawing upon local and national resources for class instruction, team-teaching, and off-site learning .