OLLI@CSUMB, a non-profit organization, is one of more than 100 Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes nationwide and is made possible

thanks to the generous support of The Bernard Osher Foundation, in-kind support from CSU Monterey Bay, membership fees, and donations from people like you!

ABOUT US

OLLI@CSUMB provides personal enrichment opportunities for people age 50 and better through an ever-expanding offering of over 65 unique, university-based courses and experiences annually. At OLLI@CSUMB, members explore academic subjects that embrace history, philosophy, science, the arts, current events, and much more, through interaction with outstanding faculty and a vibrant community of learners.

MEMBERSHIP

One must be a member to participate in OLLI courses. Membership is included in all 4 levels of enrollment. Interested in experiencing a taste of OLLI before enrolling as a member? Our single session lectures are a great way to get to know OLLI@CSUMB.
Annual Plum Member Pre-paid in Fall 2011
(Sept. 2011 July 2012) Includes 3 spring term courses, plus
P Drop-in and guest privileges, space permitting P Early course registration P A CSUMB Parking Pass P Discounts to CSUMB World Theater, Sports Center, Aquatic Center and athletics events (Up to 50% off!) P Free/discounted admission to OLLI lectures and special events

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Semester Plum Member $120

Includes 3 spring term courses, plus

P A CSUMB Parking Pass (1 per member per academic year) P Discounts to CSUMB World Theater, Sports Center, Aquatic Center and athletics events (Up to 50% off!) P Free/discounted admission to OLLI lectures and special events

Mini Plum Member $60

(Jan. 2012 July 2012) Includes 1 spring term course, plus
P A CSUMB Parking Pass (1 per member per academic year) P Discounts to CSUMB World Theater, Sports Center, Aquatic Center and athletics events (Up to 50% off!) P Free/discounted admission to OLLI lectures and special events

Individual Course Member Fees Vary

(Jan. 2012 July 2012) Select course(s), pay the course fee listed in the catalog and also receive.
P Free/discounted admission to OLLI lectures and special events

($20 of your initial course fee will go toward your OLLI membership. Does not apply to single lectures.)

HOW TO REGISTER

Our classes fill up quickly! Register online or via the phone to secure a seat in your favorite course and receive instant confirmation of your enrollment. Prefer to mail in your registration? Please call to check course availability prior to mailing your form. 1. Online 2. Call or Walk-in 3. Mail CSUMB.EDU/olli Monday Thursday; 10:00am - 3:00pm Complete enclosed form
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Enrollment Confirmation Enrollment confirmation will be sent by email or mail for those without email. Specific class information will be sent a week prior to the start of each course. Individual Course Members Parking permits are available to purchase from the dispenser in the OLLI parking lot. $ .50/hr or $2/day. Refund Policy Course fees can be refunded up to one week before the course start date. No credit or refunds will be issued for missed classes. Dropping a Course If you register for a course then find you cant make it, call (831) 582-5500 so we can release your spot to someone else. Scholarship To be considered for a scholarship, send a letter explaining your situation and course interest to: CSU Monterey Bay Attn: OLLI@CSUMB 100 Campus Center Seaside, CA 93955-8001

Congratulations for being part of a great success story! In Fall 2011, The Bernard Osher Foundation awarded OLLI@CSUMB with an endowment gift to continue lifelong learning here on the Monterey Peninsula. These funds will be invested by CSU Monterey Bay with the resulting interest being used to partially fund operational costs each year. This contribution is a true statement of confidence in OLLI@CSUMB as we have now become a nationally-recognized program of distinction. While this stabilizes the future of the program, the annual funds received from the endowment gift actually represent an effective cut to our budget. However, we are confident that through fundraising efforts, community awareness and continued outreach, we will see growth and sustainability for years to come. Your commitment to learning and your involvement within the campus community has played an enormous role in our progress, and everyone involved can be proud of what we have accomplished together. A special thanks to every single volunteer who has given his or her time to OLLI@CSUMB in any way over the past five years. We will continue to keep our fees as low as possible, and we welcome your tax deductible donations. Contributions allow us to provide the broadest possible access to all that OLLI offers. If OLLI@CSUMB has had a positive impact on you personally, Id like to ask you to consider doing one of more of the following: Share your enthusiasm: Encourage a friend to join OLLI@CSUMB Contribute a donation: Support our continued success Volunteer: We are actively seeking members for the OLLI Ambassadors Council, Curriculum Committee and Resource Development Team

Sincerely, Michele Crompton Director of OLLI@CSUMB A heartfelt thanks to the OLLI Ambassadors & Curriculum Committee: Brenda Aronowitz, David Epel, Barbara Ford, Pat Hanson, Chris Hasegawa, Karen Kadushin, Jeffrey Munks, George Riley, Eileen Tremain, Doug Wilhelm, Jay Zwagerman, and Editorial Consultant Patrice Vecchione.

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The OLLI Writers Circle

Whether youre a beginning writer or published professional seeking constructive feedback, the OLLI Writers Circles offer a creative, collaborative atmosphere in which to improve your writing. Each writer is given time to share their work, seek feedback and brainstorm new projects. Each OLLI Writers Circle is open to all levels. The Morning Circle is for writers who have participated in OLLI Writing Circles for at least four consecutive semesters. The Midday Circle is for returning Circle participants and those new to the OLLI Writing Circle process. Register earlyspace is limited! (Please call to check availability before registering in the Morning Circle.)
Dates: Thursdays, Jan. 19, 26; Feb. 2, 16, 23; Mar. 1, 15, 22 (8 sessions) 9:00 11:00am 11:00am 1:00pm OLLI@CSUMB $90

These plays deserve focused attention; the rewards they provide us will last a lifetime. The cost of books is not included in the course fee.
Dates: Time: Place: Fee: Fridays, Jan. 20, 27; Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24 (6 sessions) 9:30 11:30am OLLI@CSUMB $50

Renee R. Curry, PhD has been teaching and writing about literature and film for over 25 years. She is a recognized scholar of twentieth century literature and film. Dr. Curry is currently a full professor in the Division of Humanities and Communication at CSU Monterey Bay and the former dean of the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences.

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Sessions: The Anatomy of Musical Recording

Elin Kelsey, PhD is a renowned environmentalist, educator and award-winning author. Her most recent books are Hey! Not Your Typical Book About the Environment and Watching Giants: The Secret Lives of Whales. Elin consults on international environmental projects and is an adjunct professor at Royal Roads University. www.elinkelseyandcompany.com

Many of our most thoughtful pieces of literature are difficult to read alone. The level of creative inquiry that the reader must bring to bear while reading such literature is significant; therefore, its much more enjoyable to approach these books as a group with a guide. In this course, well tackle three plays of renowned 20th century writer, Samuel Beckett. Well read Endgame, Happy Days, and Waiting for Godot.

Tackling the Tough Ones Together: Samuel Beckett

This course will study the recording production styles of the 1950s (production as it applies to the music of Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Les Paul and others) the 1960s (including George Martin, The Beatles and the Beach Boys and others), and Jazz (Blue Note Recordings). Learn how multi-track recording changed the music industry and our listening experience. Participants will not only learn about these different styles, but will assist the instructor in making multi-track and live recordings with live musicians. In addition to hands-on exposure to recording software, microphones and recording techniques, attendees will also learn how recorded ensembles interact within their groups, and the roles various instruments play in the process. There is absolutely no previous recording, technical or software experience expected or required.
Dates: Saturdays, Jan. 21, 28; Feb. 4, 11 (4 sessions) 10:00am-noon CSUMB Music Hall $60

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Drew Waters, PhD is an electric bassist, composer, educator and recording engineer now living in Pacific Grove. Drew earned his PhD from New York University before moving to California where he teaches recording technology at CSU Monterey Bay.

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Resources, Hazards, and History: A Mini-Tour of Monterey Geology

The rocks and surface deposits in any region provide both resource opportunities and environmental constraints to those who try to occupy the land. Understanding the geologic framework of a region in advance of urban development can reduce the economic loss related to landslides, earthquakes, and unsustainable water supplies. In this brief session we will unfold the geologic history of the rocks underlying CSUMB, Fort Ord, Seaside, and the Monterey Peninsula. We will think about the specific resource issues and environmental constraints these rocks pose. In our driving and walking tour you will learn to read the geologic story recorded in the rocks of our region. There will be short, non-strenuous walking on dirt and rough trails at some of our stops.
Date: Time: Place: Fee: Saturday, Jan. 28 (1 session) 12:30 4:30pm OLLI@CSUMB $25

Karen Davis is Senior Film Programmer for the Mill Valley Film Festival. She teaches courses in world cinema and cultural studies, and has been on the faculty of several institutions, including CSU Monterey Bay and Vassar College. Karen has written, produced, and directed numerous film and video productions, primarily in the documentary genre.

OLLI Good Reads Book Club

Douglas Smith, PhD is a professor in the Division of Science and Environmental Policy at CSU Monterey Bay and co-Director of the CSUMB Watershed Institute. His professional specialties include hydrology, geology, and geomorphology. .

The Men of Film Noir

For half a century, cinema has long been fascinated by the dark ladies of film noir. But what about the men? Innocent victim or knowing participant in a web of crime, the men of this most notorious genre have been given short shrift...or have they merely remained too long under cover of night? With this class we unmask the homme noir. What is their role in the scheme of things? Come explore this fascinating area of cinema studies with us. Lecture, film clips, and the screening of a feature film will be included in each session.
Dates: Time: Place: Fee: Mondays, Jan. 30; Feb. 27; Mar. 26; Apr. 30 (4 sessions) 10:00am 12:30pm OLLI@CSUMB $40

Get your monthly dose of good reading. Read or re-read bestsellers, Pulitzer Prize winners and notable books. Join other OLLI members in a facilitated lively discussion once a month. Suggested reading includes: Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese; Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout; Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen; and Nemesis by Philip Roth. Members will have the opportunity to recommend and lead discussions on their favorite books. The cost of books is not included in the course fee. Please read Cutting for Stone before the first class.
Dates: Time: Place: Fee: Wednesdays, Feb. 1; Mar. 7; Apr. 4; May 2 (4 sessions) 10:00am noon OLLI@CSUMB $20

Eileen Tremain is a veteran food professional as a photo stylist and food writer. She advocated for family health issues on the local, state and national levels while working at Planned Parenthood. Eileen is an avid reader and longtime member of the OLLI family. Patricia Tollefson recently retired from a 35-year teaching career at community colleges in California. She taught expository writing, literature and psychology. She is currently taking art courses and working on a second mystery novel.

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Meeting each week at a different site, this course explores Montereys transition to American rule and the first decades of statehood. Venues include Colton Hall, the French Hotel, the first Protestant church, the former Hotel Del Monte, and the California History Room. In addition to Mexican-era military commander Jose Castro, controversial priest Suarez del Real, and pro-American statesman Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo, key figures include a pair of Scotsmen: writer Robert Louis Stevenson and local land baron David Jacks. Guest speakers will be invited to share their particular expertise.
Dates: Time: Place: Fee: Thursdays, Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23; Mar. 1 (5 sessions) 1:30 3:30pm Varies (TBA) $50

Stepping Into Regional History III: Montereys Transition to Statehood, 1846-1900

Vietnam Revisited

This course will explore historical, cultural, political and economic perspectives on relations between the U.S. and Vietnam through the eyes of three scholars and writers who have been there: a retired U.S. Army infantryman, a political economist, and a lifelong conscientious objector and peace activist. After hearing their personal stories and professional scholarship, participants will engage in a dialogue about what we wish we had learned, exploring the policy decisions that took our nation into and eventually out of that war.
Dates: Time: Place: Fees: Mondays, Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27; Mar. 5 (5 sessions) 6:00 8:00pm OLLI@CSUMB $50

Julianne Burton-Carvajal, PhD spent many years as a Professor of Spanish Literature and Latin American Cinema at the University of California Santa Cruz and has published extensively on the social, architectural and artistic heritage of this region. She also organizes exhibitions related to the art and history of California throughout the state.

Gerald Shenk, PhD, author of Citizen and Soldier: Military Service and National Defense, is a Professor of History and Chair of Social, Behavioral and Global Studies at CSU Monterey Bay. He was a Fulbright Scholar and worked full-time in the anti-war movement from 19691978 doing counter-recruitment and legal counseling. Angie Ngoc Tran, PhD, author of Ties That Bind: Cultural Identity, Class and Law in Flexible Labor Resistance in Vietnam, is a Professor of Political Economy at CSU Monterey Bay. She arrived in the U.S. after escaping Vietnam by boat in 1980 at the age of 17. She collaborated with scholars and students in Vietnam as a Fulbright Professor. COL. (ret.) Dick Guthrie, B.S., M.A., author of Gone to Soldiers, Every One. His 34 years in uniform took him from Private to Colonel. He served in Europe, Latin America, Asia and the U.S. He commanded a rifle company in Vietnam and taught at West Point. His memoir takes the reader along with B Company to Vietnam in time for the Tt Offensive, and stays with many of the men right up to the present.

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Great Decisions: Discussion Group for Pressing Global Issues

The Foreign Policy Association, a non-profit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to inspiring the American public to learn more about the world, has published its 2012 Briefing Book that examines eight critical events. Well read a chapter before each class and have a lively discussion during our session. Course members will be encouraged to share their knowledge and views, but just listening is fine too. Feb. 7 Feb. 14 Feb. 21 Feb. 28 Mar. 6 Mar. 13 Mar. 20 Mar. 27
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Plein Air writing practice allows us to slow down, notice our surroundings, and discover the natural rhythms of our minds. Each month we explore different outdoor settings around the Monterey Peninsula and use spontaneous timed writings to coax our writing voices out into the sunlight. During each session we walk in silence, write, then read aloud to each other without comment. Please bring a pen, notebook and wear comfortable walking shoes and clothing suitable for an outdoor class. We invite seasoned and aspiring writers to join us.
Dates: Time: Place: Fee: Tuesdays, Feb. 7; Mar. 6; Apr. 3; May 1 (4 sessions) 9:30am noon Varies (TBA) $40

Plein Air Writing

Middle East realignment Promoting democracy Mexico Cybersecurity Exit from Afghanistan & Iraq State of the oceans Indonesia Energy geopolitics
Tuesdays (8 sessions) 4:005:30pm OLLI@CSUMB $40 (includes $20 for the Great Decisions Briefing Book)

Fred Lawson served as a soldier in Europe during WW II and, later, as an officer in Korea. He graduated from the University of Illinois and received an MBA from Stanford. Advancing through the ranks of the Army reserves, he ultimately served as the Commanding General of the 91st Division. Concurrently, Fred worked as a senior executive in the mining industry and in other civilian endeavors worldwide.

The Value of Critical Thinking

Roxane Buck-Ezcurra is a writer and editor. She consults with not-for-profit organizations, charitable foundations and independent publishers. Kathy Whilden is a meditation teacher at Monterey Bay Zen Center in Carmel. Kathy has worked with Natalie Goldberg in timed writing workshops, is a founding member of the OLLI Writers Circle, and blogs about life in Monterey.

Critical thinking clarifies language in reasoning. It identifies, analyzes, constructs and evaluates arguments, and exposes common fallacies in everyday reasoning. In this introduction to critical thinking, we explore claims and credibility, fallacies and other rhetorical devices, and study strong and weak arguments. You will gain insight into the importance of critical thinking, the importance of clear writing, and ways to discern the credibility of claims made in arguments. You will learn how persuasion is often successful through devices such as rhetoric, psychological fallacies, and many other fallacies such as the

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Ad Hominem Fallacy. In addition, you will learn the value of an integral perspective including as many points of views as possible when considering important issues.
Dates: Time: Place: Fee: Wednesdays, Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Mar. 7 (6 sessions) 2:00 4:00pm OLLI@CSUMB $60

The Archaeology of Polynesia

John Provost, a philosophy instructor at Monterey Peninsula College has been studying the interconnection between philosophical ideas and popular culture for over 25 years. He has studied the great ideas of the world found in both secular and religious philosophy. Johns approach to contemporary issues is to study them in the light of the questions and ideas raised by the great wisdom traditions. www.johnprovost.net

The colonization of the Pacific is one of the most intriguing stories in human history. The process began 40,000 years ago in the Bismarck Archipelago and ended when Polynesian voyagers settled in New Zealand 39,000 years later. In this two-part course, we will examine human life-ways in Near Oceania, the rapid expansion of the Lapita culture into Remote Oceania, the development of complex Polynesian cultures, and the environmental impact of human settlement on fragile island ecosystem. We will also discuss fishing, warfare, cannibalism, and the massive heads of Easter Island.
Dates: Time: Place: Fee: Fridays, Feb. 24; Mar. 2 (2 sessions) 10:00am - noon OLLI@CSUMB $25

Dustin McKenzie has been involved in archaeology along the central coast of California for over 14 years. His research has focused on hunter-gatherer fishing practices and maritime adaptations from Monterey Bay to the California Channel Islands. Dustin has conducted archaeological investigations in the Mojave Desert, the Great Basin, Mexico, Germany and Australia. He teaches archaeology and cultural anthropology at Cabrillo College.

The Hooved Mammals of the American West

The effort to restore and manage viable populations of native ruminants in the North American West is a dynamic process. The long-term state of a few species, such as, the big horn sheep, mountain goats, the American bison, pronghorn antelope, elk and deer, still present a precarious balance. Our evening will review a brief biology of the individual species and the different strategies employed to maintain and manage the species in the face of challenges confronting wildlife biologists.
Date: Time: Place: Fee: Thursday, Feb. 23 (single lecture) 6:30 9:00pm OLLI@CSUMB $20

Some experiences give us a swift kick and we respond by changing. Other experiences open a metaphorical window and invite us forward into a new and unfolding future. This two-part series will explore how we can use life experiences as catalysts for renewal and personal transformation. We will use a collection of readings, discussion and exercises to consider our own personal transformations.
Dates: Time: Place: Fee: Saturdays, Feb. 25; Mar. 10 (2 sessions) 10:00am - noon OLLI@CSUMB $25

Catalysts for Personal Transformation

Bruce Elliott is a retired Senior Biologist Supervisor with the California Department of Fish and Game.

Mary Boyce, PhD is in Human & Organizational Systems at CSU Monterey Bay. Mary served on the faculty in Management at the University of Redlands before moving into academic administration. Her background is in social science, human development, and organization studies.

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Healing and Wellness with Tai Chi and Qigong

Water from Fog

The study of Channeling Energy and Self-Empowerment through Tai Chi and Qigong (Chee-gong) will be explored, introducing students to eastern theory of cultivating energy (or Chi) and what constitutes a daily practice. Each session will be divided into two parts with the first half in Tai Chi followed by a second half devoted to Qigong static sitting, standing, or moving meditative practices. Sessions will include definitions and theory of Energy Cultivation followed by guided practice. A major feature of these self-help systems will be the potential benefits for facilitating stress reduction, personal health, well being, and life long learning.
Dates: Time: Place: Fee: Wednesdays, Mar. 14, 28; Apr. 4, 11, 18, 25 (6 sessions) 2:00 4:00pm OLLI@CSUMB $60

Fog consists of tiny droplets of water. When these droplets are collected, they can generate significant amounts of water. This presentation explores current work being done in the Monterey Bay region utilizing fog collectors. Besides simply collecting water, these instruments provide a means of quantification of fog that is critical in a number of research areas including, potentially, changes in climate, extinctions of lizards, and growth of some local plant species.
Date: Time: Place: Fee: Wednesday, Mar. 14 (single lecture) 6:00 8:00pm OLLI@CSUMB $10 / Free to OLLI Members

Daniel Fernandez is currently Chair of the Division of Science and Environmental Policy at CSU Monterey Bay where he has taught physics for the past 15 years.

Leonard Han is a lecturer at CSU Monterey Bay in the Kinesiology department. He has studied Taiji in China and taught Taiji, Qigong, Martial Arts, Chinese Lion Dance (a cultural performance art), painting, drawing and printmaking since 1982. He is a certified instructor with the International Healing Tao under Qigong Grandmaster Mantak Chia, and the 59th Indoor Disciple of Grandmaster Chen Qingzhou, Chen Family Taijiquan. He is also certified with Dr. Paul Lams Taiji For Arthritis program.

In this two-part series, we will explore the role California plays in the 2012 Presidential primary election. We will take a close look at the impact of the new redistricting and open primary system instituted by California voters in 2010. This course builds on discussions and issues covered in Mr. Keeleys Fall 2011 offering, Californias New Political Order. In-class discussion and a small bit of before class reading will be included.
Dates: Time: Place: Fee: Saturdays, Mar. 17; Apr. 14 (2 sessions) 10:00am noon CSUMB Music Hall $40

Californias Role in the 2012 Presidential Primary and June Ballot

Fred Keeley, Santa Cruz County Treasurer, is a former member of the California State Assembly. He serves on numerous statewide boards and commissions and is a member of the Leadership Council of California Forward, which assisted in the writing and passage of the three voter-approved initiatives that are the subject of this course offering.

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A Bridge Across the Pacific: The Japanese Experience on the Monterey Peninsula

The Japanese were among the first settlers to recognize the potential of harvesting Monterey Bay for fish and abalone. Learn their stories in this fascinating course, starting at the beginning in 1897 with Otosaburo Noda, a Japanese immigrant. Noda, a lumberjack, was cutting wood near the Monterey Wharf and noticed the incredible variety of fish and red abalone a resource that nobody utilized. He soon founded a small fishing colony and the rest was history. For years, the Japanese dominated the fishing industry in Monterey Bay. By the mid-1930s, 80 percent of the businesses on the Monterey Wharf were Japanese owned, including fish markets and abalone processors. Youll meet and hear stories from some of the pioneering Japanese families and go on a walking tour of the neighborhood that was once Montereys own nibon-machi, or Japan Town. The tour will include a visit to the Monterey waterfront and Wharf and possible visit to the Monterey Abalone Farm. Dates: Time: Place: Tuesdays, Mar. 20, 27 (2 sessions) 10:00am noon Japanese American Citizens League - 424 Adams Street, Monterey $30

ship, spirituality and self-reliance. By studying Emerson, we remind ourselves of an aspect of American culture to celebrate, promote and make use of in our modern world.
Dates: Time: Place: Fee: Mondays, Apr. 9, 16, 23, 30; May 7, 14 (6 sessions) 5:30 7:30pm OLLI@CSUMB $60

John Provost, a philosophy instructor at Monterey Peninsula College has been studying the interconnection between philosophical ideas and popular culture for over 25 years. He has studied the great ideas of the world found in both secular and religious philosophy. Johns approach to contemporary issues is to study them in the light of the questions and ideas raised by the great wisdom traditions. www.johnprovost.net

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Tim Thomas is a fourth generation native of the Monterey Bay area and served as the historian and curator for the Monterey Maritime & History Museum for 16 years. Mr. Thomas has worked with the Monterey Bay Aquarium, California State Parks and the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. He is the Director of the J.B. Phillips Historical Fisheries Project and has written and lectured extensively on the fisheries of the Monterey Bay.

As a photographic subject, nature is both inspiring and daunting. How can we communicate its subtlety, grandeur, magic, and moods through photographic imagery? In this introductory course, well begin with an overview of basic camera equipment and techniques, including composition guidelines. Then well focus on specialized strategies for capturing stunning images of plants, animals, landscapes, and other natural subjects. The emphasis will be on camera use in the field, rather than digital editing. Well wrap up with an optional half-day field trip. Participants must provide a digital camera and tripod; please contact the instructor for recommended features before purchasing new gear.
Dates: Time: Place: Fee: Saturdays, Apr. 21, 28; May 5, 12 (4 sessions) 10:00am noon OLLI@CSUMB $50

Beginning Nature Photography

Exploring the Essays of Emerson

Ralph Waldo Emerson was one of the greatest American writers a man who lived a contemplative life and eloquently shared his reflections with all of us. Emerson, a key player in the Transcendentalist movement, had insights that are surprisingly relevant today. This course explores his collection of amazing writings on such topics as reading, friend-

Steve Moore is a biology professor at CSU Monterey Bay and has been an avid photographer for over 40 years. In the mid80s his photographs formed the bulk of an image collection used by UC Berkeley for teaching biology. Steve was lead photographer for a National Geographic research expedition to Australias Great Barrier Reef in the early 90s. He created a nature photography course which he taught at CSUMB until 2009.

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Getting To Know Native Plants and Return of the Natives

Healthy People, Healthy Planet

Cases of metabolic syndrome are rapidly increasing leading to diabetes, stroke and heart disease, exacerbating an already strained economy and national debt crisis. At the same time people are becoming ever more plugged in and tuned out to people around them; the loss of our sense of community is palpable. What does global climate change have to do with these problems? Some of the primary solutions to climate change also help to solve these pressing health, economic and social problems of our times. In this series well first get grounded in what global climate change is (and isnt) and how it is affecting life on the planet today (and in the future). Then well explore how the solutions to global climate change are intertwined with our own health, wellness, sense of community, and the national debt.
Dates: Time: Place: Fee: Tuesdays; May 1, 8, 15 (3 sessions) 9:30 11:30am OLLI@CSUMB $35

Join the staff of Return of the Natives to learn how native plants can be the context for restoration of both natural and human communities. Participants will get their hands dirty as they learn plant propagation and the natural history of these resilient, and rare, local species. Field trips to the Fort Ord back county (vernal pools, oak woodlands, and maritime chaparral) and the Fort Ord Dunes will introduce participants to the native habitats of the species being restored. These hands-on sessions will be accompanied by dialogue on the societal benefits of community based habitat restoration programs such as Return of the Natives.
Dates: Time: Place: Fee: Wednesdays, May 2, 9, 16 (3 sessions) 1:30 3:30pm CSUMB Watershed Institute, Building 42 $35

Return of the Natives staff including Watershed Institute Director, Laura Lee Lienk, Greenhouse Coordinator, Christina McKnew, Schools Coordinator Emily Smith and members of the RON Fort Ord Restoration Team.

Wading Birds of Central California

Suzanne Worcester, PhD earned her doctorate from UC Berkeley and has been a professor in the Division of Science and Environmental Policy at CSU Monterey Bay for 15 years. She teaches biodiversity and the science of ecology and has personal interests in wellness and sustainability.

May signals the springtime passage of numerous species of migrant waders or shorebirds to breeding areas far to our north. These species join our local non-migratory larger egrets and herons on mud flats, tideland channels and percolation ponds. Our program reviews the various species relationships to their selected foraging habitats, reviews migration strategies and suggests efforts to protect and manage the habitats which they rely on. Preparation information will be sent upon registration.
Date: Time: Place: Fee: Saturday, May 19 (1 session) 10:00am 4:00pm North Monterey County Wetlands $30

Bruce Elliott is a retired Senior Biologist Supervisor with the California Department of Fish and Game.

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Mission San Antonio de Padua: Lecture and Photography Workshop

up session will permit photographers to share their work and insights. This is a three part workshop. Participants may come to all three sessions or attend Dr. Mendozas lecture only.
Lecture: Field Trip: Thursday, Apr. 12, 6:00-8:00pm OLLI@CSUMB Saturday, May 5, 9:00am-5:00pm Mission San Antonio

Located on 80 pristine acres in south Monterey County, Mission San Antonio de Padua is the perfect location to learn about the history of Native Californian and early mission traditions. Dr. Rubn Mendoza and photographers Barbara Moon Batista and Fernando Batista have teamed up to offer you a unique opportunity to explore early California. Dr. Mendoza will offer an historic and archaeological overview, including the cultural, religious and artistic traditions of the Missions Era. Barbara Moon Batista and Fernando Batista will offer a photography field trip, including the rare glimpse into the missions artifacts and a chance to assist in documenting the collection. This offering is designed to build awareness of current efforts underway to preserve the invaluable mission legacy. The mission curator will introduce participants to the collection deemed most in need of photo documentation. Workshop demonstrations will center on studio setup, lighting, camera and lens use and the handling of the artifacts. Participants will be free to explore the mission complex, with its rich artistic and architectural features. A follow-

Follow-up: Friday, May 25, 10:00am-noon OLLI@CSUMB Fee: $15 lecture only; $75 3-part workshop*

Rubn G. Mendoza, PhD is an archaeologist, writer, and photographer. A founding faculty member of CSU Monterey Bay and Curator/Project Director of the Mission Conservation Program at San Juan Bautista, Dr. Mendoza has directed major archaeological investigations and conservation projects at Missions San Juan Bautista, San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo, and Nuestra Seora de la Soledad, among others. Barbara Moon Batista and Fernando Batista are Monterey Peninsula commercial photographers and educators. For over 35 years, theyve owned and operated Batista Moon. Working as a team allows them to collaborate on photographic assignments, bringing a unique perspective to each project. Barbara and Fernando have taught for the University of Santa Cruz Extension program for 25 years and at the Pacific Grove Adult School. www.batistamoon.com *May not be used as a complimentary course.

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Perspectives on Oman and Jordan

CSU Monterey Bay President Dianne Harrison will present an overview of the history, culture, economies and systems of higher education in two quite different but important Middle Eastern nations: Oman and Jordan. Dr. Harrison will share her experiences, insights and photographs from a two-week journey she completed through the two countries this past spring. She was chosen to participate in a U.S. Department of Education Fulbright-Hays Seminar Abroad for higher education leaders. Her delegation visited 11 colleges, universities and institutes, gaining perspective on the vital role that higher education will play in the future of both Oman and Jordan.
Date: Time: Place: Fee: Monday, Mar. 26 (single lecture) 2:004:00pm OLLI@CSUMB Free to OLLI members & guests

Living Life in Full BLOOM

Want to learn to see the connections between yourself and all living things, to feel your enthusiasm for life rekindled? Join us for Living Life in Full BLOOM, a five-session workshop, designed as a map to prepare participants to recognize and cultivate essential aspects of the self the Artist, Gardener, Lover, Celebrant, and Wisdom Keeper. Together well foster a philosophy of joy and delight, a way of living individually as well as within our communities, and in support of the vital health of the planet. Take a break from the distractions that pull you away from what most matters. Discover the wisdom and harmony that come from living with a balanced heart.
Dates: Time: Place: Fee: Wednesdays, Feb. 29; Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28 (5 sessions) 10:00am noon OLLI@CSUMB $75

Dianne Harrison, PhD has been president of CSU Monterey Bay since 2006. In a preceding 30-year career at Florida State University, her positions included those of associate vice president for academic affairs and vice president for academic quality and external programs. She holds a PhD in social work from Washington University in St. Louis and a masters of social work and a bachelors in American Studies, both from the University of Alabama.

Elizabeth Murray an award-winning and best-selling author of Monets Passion: Ideas, Inspiration and Insights from the Painters Gardens and Cultivating Sacred Space: Gardening for the Soul, has been living and teaching from her Life in Full BLOOM for decades. Mentored by Helen and Scott Nearing, she began teaching this new passion and environmental education in the 70s. Elizabeths dedicated herself to projects around the world from Monets Gardens, to remote African villages to the Amazon rain forest. www.elizabethmurray.com

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Write the Morning Away

If you dont write, where do your stories and poems go? Find the inspiration, time and support to express what you most need to. Patrice will guide the group in a couple of writing exercises each Saturday. Discover how good it feels to write in a community of like-minded people. Explore the range and depth of your own voice. Each session will include opportunities for those who wish to share their work. This course is for those who write and those who dream to.
Dates: Time: Place: Fee: Saturdays, Feb. 4; Mar. 3; Apr. 7; May 5 (4 sessions) 9:30am 12:30pm OLLI@CSUMB $60

Early Central Coast Art: An Asian Fusion Feast

This presentation will explore rich intersections of culture and aesthetics found in the work of the early 20th century Monterey artists. Echoes of traditional Chinese scrolls, Edo Period Japanese woodblock prints, sumi-e simplicity, and a Buddhist reverence for the interconnectedness of all life can be found in the Californian landscapes of our local forebears. Join Lila for a morning of gorgeous images and engaged conversation.
Date: Time: Place: Fee: Friday, Mar. 9 (single lecture) 10:00amnoon OLLI@CSUMB $15

Patrice Vecchione,the author of Writing and the Spiritual Life and a book of poetry, Territory of Wind, is currently at work on Alphabet of the Trees - a book about the connection between nature and the imagination. Patrice edits poetry anthologies, makes collages, and recently wrote and performed a one-woman play. She teaches her various art forms at Esalen Institute, privately, and to children in local schools. www.patricevecchione.com

Lila Staples, PhD is Chair of the Visual and Public Art Department at CSU Monterey Bay, where she coordinates the Museum Studies Program. Her particular area of academic focus is early Monterey Art.

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The Electric Vehicle: A Users Perspective

Friday, Mar. 16
As a CSUMB physics instructor and sustainability advocate, Daniel Fernandez was very happy to have the opportunity to lease an electric vehicle, the Nissan Leaf. This talk will give a users perspective on owning and using an electric vehicle and will address some practical issues concerning driving it, charging it, range anxiety, and some basics about electric vehicles, particularly the Leaf.
Daniel Fernandez is currently Chair of the Division of Science and Environmental Policy at CSU Monterey Bay where he has taught physics for the past 15 years.

Education as a Local Economic Industry

Friday, Apr. 13
With its mix of public, private, military and research institutions, the Monterey Bay area has a rich collection of educational resources. At $2 billion, education is the third largest source of revenue for the local economy, behind agriculture and hospitality. How does it work? Is it a driver, launcher or stabilizer? Is it subject to, or insulated from, economic downturns? What about competition vs. collaboration for students, faculty, grant dollars and technology interests? What are the real returns and spin-off benefits? Come for an informative panel dialogue, and a better understanding of the role of education in our economy.

What Environmentalists Need to Know About Economics

Friday, Apr. 20
Dr. Jason Scorse will discuss why economic issues are at the root of most environmental problems and how, contrary to conventional wisdom, economic theory and analysis can actually be one of the environmental movements greatest allies.
Jason Scorse, author of What Environmentalists Need to Know about Economics, currently serves as Chair of the International Policy Program at the Graduate School of International Policy and Management at the Monterey Institute for International Studies.

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How do writers take their ideas and turn them into books? Bring a brown bag lunch and enjoy selections from the work of local authors and ask them how they did it, what led them to a life in print. Both of the presentations are free to the public and will be held at OLLI@CSUMB.

Tuesday, Jan. 31; noon1:00pm

Barbara Sayad, CSU Monterey Bay lecturer in Kineseology, is the author of the bestselling text, Human Sexuality Diversity in America,. Her book has been celebrated by students and instructors for its integrated and non-judgmental approach to sexual orientation.

Tuesday, Feb. 21; noon1:00pm

Michael Reids career has spanned the world of professional dance and the dramatic arts, social work and education, nonprofit management and fundraising. Most recently, he was ordained as a priest in the Episcopal Church. Michael now adds author to his list of credentials. His book My Own Skin (Becoming Whole: The Making of a 21st Century Man) has just been released on Amazons Kindle.

Weather and Climate

Finding Your Voice: A Beginning Writers Circle

Thursdays, Jan. 19, 26; Feb. 2, 9 (4 sessions); 9:30 11:30am; Fee: $40 This OLLI Writers Circle offers a creative, collaborative atmosphere in which to discover what you have to say, and learn how others hear and understand your material. For the first session, just bring pen and paper. For the others, bring samples of your writing in any genre: memoir, poetry, personal essay or fiction. Register earlyspace is limited!
Pat Hanson, PhD, veteran college health educator, former Chair of the Monterey Santa Cruz Chapter of the National Writers Union, is a freelance writer on a range of health issues. She is a columnist for the new magazine CRONE: Women Coming of Age and has chapters in two books, co-authored two others, and is currently working on three fictionalized versions of her memoir.

Tuesday, Jan. 17; 9:30 11:30am; Fee: $25 The atmosphere plays a key role not only in what we wear and how we feel every day, but also with the distribution of incoming solar energy, resulting in complex worldwide weather patterns. Topics include: seasonal change, atmospheric stability, air pressure, winds, and global wind circulation patterns; leading to a critical look at hurricanes and tornadoes: their origins, internal structure, intensity classification, tracking, and their awesome destructive power. Thursday, Jan. 19; 9:30 11:30am; Fee: $15 Tornadoes and hurricanes have always wrought their destructive forces around the planet. Understanding their nature and gaining an appreciation for their awesome power is critical to understanding and predicting this natural phenomenon. Topics include: history, development, classification, naming convention for hurricanes, storm surge, intensity scales, and weather tracking tools currently available to the National Weather Service.
Don Mautner has been a part-time Lecturer at CSUMB within the Environmental Science, Technology, and Policy (ESTP) Division for the past 9 years. He comes with a Bachelors degree in Meteorology from San Jose State, a Masters degree from Naval Postgraduate School, and 30 years operational experience as a naval officer meteorologist and oceanographer.

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If you missed the critically-acclaimed PARIS IS PARIS IS PARIS, heres your chance to see a special performance benefitting OLLI@CSUMB. In addition to the play, you will be introduced to the fascinating world of this famous writer by literary scholar, Renee Curry. You will also hear from award-winning playwright Tom Parks and actress Carol Daly about how they researched and prepared for the event. The year is 1945. Gertrude Stein and her life companion, Alice B. Toklas, have returned to their apartment in the rue Christine. Miss Stein is in a talkative mood and has agreed to meet with a few people, (in this case, the audience) to reminisce, explain and perhaps to clarify her lifes work in a city dedicated to the arts in which she has as lived for sixty years. She will say she knew everyone who was everyone and then proceeds to prove itfrom Picasso to Matisse, to Cezanne, to Virgil Thompson to Claude Debussy to Charlie Chaplin.
Date: Time: Place: Fee: Sunday, Mar. 18 (1 session) 1:00 - 5:00pm Carl Cherry Theatre, 4th & Guadalupe, Carmel $100 (Net proceeds go to OLLI@CSUMB)* *Includes pre-show lecture, ticket, reception and dialogue

Renee Curry, PhD is professor in the Division of Humanities and Communications at CSU Monterey Bay. Carol Daly received rave reviews for this one-woman character study and last years The Year of Magical Thinking about Joan Didion and in Samuel Becketts Happy Days the year prior. She has appeared in major roles in countless theatre pieces from coast to coast. Tom Parks, playwright and director, has produced ten plays and musicals in as many years. His theatre pieces include biographical plays of Marlene Dietrich, George M. Cohan and Dorothy Parker.

Getting to OLLI@CSUMB Its Easy!

We are at the corner of Inter-Garrison and 6th Avenue on the CSU Monterey Bay campus just minutes away from the shores of Monterey Bay. Parking is plentiful and just a crosswalk away from the OLLI building. From Highway 1: Take Lightfighter Exit Turn Left onto Gen. Jim Moore Turn Right onto Inter-Garrison Road Turn Left just before 6th Avenue Take immediate Right into parking lot From Reservation Road, Salinas: Take Imjin Road Turn Left onto Abrams Drive Follow until road ends Turn Right onto Inter-Garrison Road Turn Right just after 6th Avenue Take Right into parking lot Daily/hourly parking permits are available to purchase from the yellow dispenser. $ .50/hr or $2/day. Alternative transportation options: http://transportation.csumb.edu Maps: http://map.csumb.edu

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