Winter 2019 - vanderbilt.edu

1 Winter 2019. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Welcome Welcome to the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at vanderbilt ! We have many exciting things planned as we continue toward our goal of maintaining a high- quality program with an active and engaged membership. With four academic terms, our non-credit courses delve into such topics as history, religion, science, politics, current events, and the arts. In addition to attending courses and events, membership is also an excellent opportunity to form new friendships. Norma Clippard, Director Mission Statement Contents OLLI at vanderbilt helps adults over 50. Welcome 1. rediscover the joy of learning and build Mission Statement community through diverse social interaction.

2 Member Benefits Member Benefits Schedule-at-a-Glance 2. Ways to Register 3. Attend courses Course Descriptions 4. Participate in all special events and day trips Instructor Bios 13. Stay informed about other vanderbilt Registration Form 17. activities and educational opportunities Beyond the Classroom 18. 10% discount at the vanderbilt Barnes &. Shared Interest Groups Noble (Limited to trade books and apparel Volunteer Opportunities and you must show your OLLI membership Policies & Procedures 19. card to receive this discount.). Class Cancellation Participate in our Shared Interest Groups Fee Structure Gift Certificate Guest Policy Name Badges Parking Refund Policy Scholarship Program Code of Conduct 20.

3 Important Announcement 20. Academic Calendar 20. Contact Us 21. 1 Register Now Back to Schedule-at-a-Glance >. Winter 2019 Schedule-at-a-Glance BEGINS DAY TIME COURSE & INSTRUCTOR LOCATION FEE PAGE. OLLI Steel Drum Band ADVANCED Blair School of Music 1/13 SUN 11:00 $100 4. Instructor: Alli Puglisi vanderbilt University OLLI Steel Drum Band BEGINNER Blair School of Music 1/13 SUN 1:00 $100 5. Instructor: Mat Britain vanderbilt University Mindfulness and Meditation St. George's Episcopal 1/14 MON 9:30 $60 5. Instructor: Cameron Gordon Church Drugs and the Brain West End United 1/15 TUE 9:30 $60 6. Instructor: Jeanette Norden Methodist Church Japanese Reflections on World War II and the West End United 1/15 TUE 11:00 American Occupation $60 7.

4 Methodist Church Instructor: Edgar Porter Innovative Thinking in a Digital Age The Commons Center 1/16 WED 9:30 $60 8. Instructors: vanderbilt University Faculty and Staff vanderbilt University American Popular Music The Commons Center 1/16 WED 11:15 $60 8. Instructors: Brittany Chase vanderbilt University Four Weddings and a Funeral or Two: The Commons Center 1/17 THU 9:30 Ceremonials of Celebration in the Early Modern Era $60 9. vanderbilt University Instructor: Cynthia Cyrus The End of Life and the Quest for Human Meaning The Commons Center 1/17 THU 11:15 $60 9. Instructor: Larry Churchill vanderbilt University Women in the Civil Rights Movement West End United 1/18 FRI 9:30 $60 10.

5 Instructor: Linda Wynn Methodist Church Not Just Carrying A Spear: Acting for Opera Singers West End United 1/18 FRI 11:00 $60 10. Instructor: Gayle Shay Methodist Church 1/21 MON 1:30 OLLI at The Shakespeare Festival Troutt Theater $40 11. A Practicum in Innovation The Wond'ry in the 1/21 MON 2:30 Instructors: vanderbilt University Faculty, Staff, vanderbilt Engineering $50 12. and Students and Science Building 2/7 THU 2:00 OLLI at Lane Motor Museum Lane Motor Museum $8 12. 2 Register Now Back to Schedule-at-a-Glance >. Ways To Register In Person Online Visit our office to register. DATES: CREATE AN ACCOUNT. November 12 December 7 Email with: 1. Name TIMES: 10:00 Noon 2. Mailing address AND 1:00 3:00 3.

6 Email LOCATION: 2007 Terrace Place, Nashville 4. Phone number No appointment necessary. Walk-ins welcome. LOGIN AND PASSWORD ASSISTANCE. Please use the visitor parking behind the If you need help with your username building. or password, click HERE or the I NEED. USERNAME OR PASSWORD ASSISTANCE link BENEFITS. from the sign-in page. Obtain assistance with navigating the registration system After requesting your username from the link above, carefully check the email you Pay securely via debit/credit or check receive and verify you are using the correct username before resetting your password. Mail Click HERE for detailed step-by-step Send completed registration form and instructions.

7 Payment to the following address: IMPORTANT NOTES. (note: this is not our physical address). For your safety, your credit card will not be OLLI at vanderbilt saved in our registration system. PMB 407760 You are not fully registered for a course 2301 vanderbilt Place until payment has been received. Nashville, TN 37240. We are able to accept registrations by phone;. BENEFIT however, please do not call and leave your Great option for those who credit card information on a voicemail. prefer not to pay online Before mailing your registration, please check the OLLI website for course availability. 3 Register Now Back to Schedule-at-a-Glance >. Winter 2019 Course Descriptions OLLI Steel Drum Band ADVANCED INSTRUCTOR: Alli Puglisi, If you have a long history of musical experience or have Director, OLLI Advanced participated in the Beginning OLLI Steel Band for several Steel Drum Band sessions, this class is for you.

8 A level up from the Beginning OLLI Steel Band, this class moves at a fast pace and focuses DATES: Sundays, January 13, on learning the different styles of music that can be played on 20, 27; February 3, 10, 17. pan. Latin, jazz, calypso, reggae, rock, and even show tunes are TIME: 11:00 12:30 all offered in this class. There is a strong emphasis on proper technique and learning the subtle nuances behind playing the LOCATION: steel pan. The class is highly music oriented and the participants Blair School of Music, will learn several songs each session, working towards a final vanderbilt University, recording that you can share with family and friends. Students 2400 Blakemore Avenue will be placed according to their preference and the availability of the desired instrument.

9 The Beginning OLLI Steel Band class is FEE: $100. a required prerequisite unless instructor permission is granted through a short audition. 4 Register Now Back to Schedule-at-a-Glance >. Winter 2019 Course Descriptions OLLI Steel Drum Band BEGINNER INSTRUCTOR: Mat Britain, Take a weekly musical Cruise to the Islands by joining the Director, OLLI Beginner OLLI Steel Drum Band. No musical experience is needed to join Steel Drum Band this very hands-on class. If you enjoy island music like Harry Belafonte, Jimmy Buffett, Bob Marley, calypso and reggae, this DATES: Sundays, January 13, class is for you! The amazing history and construction of the 20, 27; February 3, 10, 17. steel drums will be presented through mini-lectures sprinkled TIME: 1:00 2:30 throughout the classes.

10 Listening and video examples of calypso music as well as discussions of Trinidadian culture, LOCATION: past and present, will give you a taste of the Caribbean and an Blair School of Music, understanding of how the steel band art form developed. The vanderbilt University, instruments are made up of melody, upper harmony, lower 2400 Blakemore Avenue harmony, and bass steel drums (much like a choir). Students will be placed according to their desire to learn a particular FEE: $100. instrument and their individual strengths. Mindfulness and Meditation INSTRUCTOR: Mindfulness and Meditation is Cameron Gordon, back by popular demand! This Associate Professor, program introduces attendees Department of Psychology, to the concept of mindfulness.