Celebrating 15 Years and Growing!Click here to see official Proclamation by Richard Keebler, Oxford Mayor (.pdf) We're sorry! The online ILR registration site is not fully available at this time. We are still hoping to have self-service registration and payment available for this term. Please complete the paper registration form from your ILR bulletin or download and print one here. Bring or mail it to the Lifelong Learning office (see "Contact Us" tab) with your check for payment. Please check back here in the near future for updates on the self-service site. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you. |
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Online registration starts the week of February 6.
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Those who purchased the full-year membership last fall should not add the spring membership to their shopping cart.
We're growing!
After an initial one-day offering at Miami's Voice of America Learning Center last fall with a total of five classes, we're very excited to kick-off our ILR spring semester with four days of programming and over 15 offerings! Join us as we celebrate this milestone in ILR history and explore the beautiful VOALC facility while taking one or all of your classes there. Your ILR membership entitles you to take classes at any of our locations—Oxford, Hamilton, Fairfield, and West Chester.
New Registration Form and Emergency/Waiver Forms
This issue of the bulletin contains two registration forms. Please use one form per person. Also new is the emergency/waiver form which is on the reverse side of each registration form. Please complete both sides of each form for each person registering. Those registering online will need to mail or fax their Emergency/Waiver form(s).
Introductory Membership Fee for First-Time Members
An introductory rate of $75 is being offered to anyone who has never before been a member of Miami's ILR. If you're unsure if this applies to you, please contact the office to check your membership status. New, first-time ILR members should use the promo code NEWMEMBER when registering online.
Kroger Neighborhood Rewards Fundraiser is Here!
We're excited to offer this no-cost, no selling fundraiser which generates a donation to ILR of 4% of the total of all our members' Kroger purchases. Reloading and paying for your grocery purchases with our Rewards cards will help to keep our membership fees low. Rewards cards are available from the ILR office. Do you have yours?
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As a member-driven organization committed to providing a high-quality program at the lowest possible cost to members, we rely heavily on volunteers to help in a variety of ways, including serving on the Board and/or committees (Curriculum, Special Events, Liaison, Publicity, Volunteer) and helping with tasks such as: |
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The above tasks are intermittent and require a total commitment of 2-10 hours in the spring or fall. Some tasks require coming into the Lifelong Learning Office while others can be done off campus. Please identify committees and tasks you're willing to help with, and call or email us; include your name, what you can help with, and your telephone number and email address. If registering in person or by mail, simply check the appropriate box on the registration form. |
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Emails from ILR and Lifelong Learning
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General Information
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NEW - MEMBERSHIP CHANGES:
ILR Membership fee is $100 per term or $175 for a yearly membership. There is a $75 introductory fee for first-time members. The yearly membership, payable fall term only, entitles you to membership for both fall and spring terms and represents a $25 savings. Important, please note: If you purchase the year-long membership in the fall and find that you cannot participate in the spring term, there is no refund. Please see Cancellation and Refund Policy on this page.
The ILR Board of Directors has defined ILR Membership and benefits to be:
A member is someone who has paid the fee for the membership period during which a course or special event is scheduled to occur. Only members may register for courses. Non-members may register for special events but must pay a non-member fee, of an extra 50% surcharge, in addition to the event fee charged to members. Membership periods – 2 per year: Jan. 1–June 30; July 1–Dec. 31. This definition of ILR membership was approved at the March 10, 2009 Board meeting. If an event occurs between semesters and before registration for the ensuing semester, member status shall be based on the person's status in the preceding semester term.
The membership fee allows you to take as many courses as you wish. Additional fees may be charged for travel, materials, etc. according to course requirements; additional fees are mentioned above the course descriptions.
Membership cancellations and Special Event cancellations must be made through the ILR office and are charged a 25% administrative fee. Important, please note: There will be no refunds given for membership cancellations after February 27, 2012 and there will be no refunds given for Special Event cancellations made within two weeks prior to the start of each event.
Important, please note: If you purchase the year-long membership in the fall and find that you cannot participate in the spring term, there is no refund.
To register by mail or in person, check your choices on the two-sided registration form and return it with your payment to:
Miami University, Lifelong Learning
127 McGuffey Hall, 210 E. Spring Street
Oxford, OH 45056
If you have questions, please email us at:
ilr@muohio.edu
Joining ILR is as easy as filling out a registration form or registering online. Membership in the ILR entitles participants to take as many classes per session as their schedule will allow, participate in operating the ILR, and attend special events. Course offerings and social events are regularly reviewed to broaden interest and participation.
To register for membership see "How to Register for Membership" tab above.
You will receive a mailed confirmation for all classes for which you are registered. Please read the information carefully. Do not attend classes for which you do not receive a confirmation.
Those with disabilities who require accommodation (e.g., interpreters for the hearing impaired) must contact the University at least 24 hours in advance of the date of the event in order for Miami University to accommodate their needs. If you have a special request, please contact the Office of Disability Resources, 513.529.1541 (voice/TDD).
If you require a parking permit, you MUST include your license plate number and state in the space provided on the registration form. This permit allows you to park in designated parking areas on campus.
Those registering online will need to phone, fax, or email their parking pass request and info (name, address, phone, license plate number, and state of vehicle's registration) to the ILR office.
phone 513-529-8500
fax 513-529-8608
email:
ilr@muohio.edu
Miami University and Miami University Art Museum are not responsible for providing parking. Obey all parking regulations.
Please consider carpooling or using Miami Metro buses (free for ILR members)!
Article IX, Section 1 of the by-laws specifies, "There shall be an Annual Meeting for the membership each calendar year at which the Board of Directors and Officers shall be elected and annual reports will be presented and received."
At that time, we will present the slate of candidates for a voice vote for:
- The Board of Directors
- The officers, prepared by the Nominating Committee as prescribed by the By-laws. The Board consists of twelve members, each serving for three years.
Members may suggest alternative candidates for these positions.
Five-week classes are offered during the university's fall and spring semesters. Each class is offered once per week in a regular time slot, Monday through Friday.
The purpose of these classes is to expand knowledge and explore new ideas in an informal, flexible and non-competitive environment. There are no prerequisites, no exams, and no grades — only the opportunity to learn with contemporaries and to meet friends, old and new.
Volunteer instructors may be retired educators, experts with vocational or professional credentials, or people whose experience, hobbies, or interests have provided them with knowledge they can share with others.
Subjects are selected by the Curriculum Committee from suggestions by the members, and by current and prospective instructors. It is the responsibility of the committee to develop a challenging, varied, and balanced program. The class offerings are published about six weeks in advance of upcoming sessions.
Membership cancellations and Special Event cancellations must be made through the ILR office and are charged a 25% administrative fee. Important, please note: There will be no refunds given for membership cancellations after February 27, 2012 and there will be no refunds given for Special Event cancellations made within two weeks prior to the start of each event.
Important, please note: If you purchase the year-long membership in the fall and find that you cannot participate in the spring term, there is no refund.
Miami University campuses are smoke-free environments.
World Choir Games "Preview Concert" | CRN 73982
2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Sunday, March 4 only
Voice of America Learning Center, Room 116
The World Choir Games are coming to the US for the first time —70 countries, 20,000 participants, 400 choirs singing in 23 categories. This is the largest international event ever to be held in Cincinnati! Come join us to learn more about this exciting event and to experience the talent of one of our local registered choirs.
Miami's Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR) and the University of Cincinnati's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) will jointly host this event as an introduction and preview of The World Choir Games, coming to Cincinnati in 2012. This event, open to both ILR and OLLI members, will offer a sampling of World Choir Games entertainment. The concert will be followed by a joint membership reception. Space is limited; register early.
Carpooling from Oxford is encouraged. Those interested should meet at the northwest corner of the Millett Hall parking lot at 12:45 p.m. to pair drivers with riders.
Coordinators: Tom Hayden will represent Miami's ILR and Rosemary Deitzer will represent UC's OLLI.
A Pruning Seminar for the Homeowner | CRN 73915
9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 7 only
Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum
Learn from the horticulture staff of Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum how proper pruning can make all the difference for your trees and shrubs. They'll show you how you can apply the right techniques and tools for your yard. Walking one mile is required. Enter the main gate, 4521 Spring Grove Avenue. Watch for seminar signage. Will be held rain or shine. Dress for the weather.
Carpooling from Oxford is encouraged. Those interested should meet at the northwest corner of the Millett Hall parking lot at 8:15 a.m. to pair drivers with riders.
Instructor: Thomas L. Smith has been with Spring Grove Cemetery for 39 years and is currently Executive Vice President.
Spring 2012 Classes
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- Mondays: March 12 – April 9
- Tuesdays: March 13 – April 10
- Wednesdays: March 14 – April 11
- Thursdays: March 15 – April 12
- Fridays: March 30 – May 4
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Opening the Energy Gates Qigong | CRN 73917
9:00 – 9:50 a.m.
The Knolls of Oxford, Commons Auditorium
Qigong has its roots in ancient China and has developed over thousands of years. We will combine slow, flowing movements with breathing to manage the flow of energy throughout the body, reducing stress and reinforcing mind-body connection. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and flat, stable shoes.
Instructor: Carol Baker has been practicing Qigong/Tai Chi for the past nine years. She has been teaching since 2007, and currently leads a Tuesday morning Qigong class at the Oxford Community Arts Center.
Trends in Nutrition | CRN 73918
10:00 – 10:50 a.m.
The Knolls of Oxford, Clubhouse
We will explore healthy eating and the latest trends in nutrition. Each class will focus on one current topic with the opportunity to sample a variety of new and healthy foods.
Instructor: Nancy Schmidt, MEd, RD, LD, is Clinical Dietitian Coordinator at McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital.
Water Tai Chi | CRN 73919
10:15 – 10:55 a.m.
Miami University Recreational Sports Center
Supply Fee: $10, payable the first day of class at the Rec Center Pro Shop
Water Tai Chi combines the principles of water fitness and slow, powerful exercises to enhance the body, mind, and spirit. The movements incorporated into the class improve strength, increase flexibility, and bring awareness to body alignment. As Water Tai Chi helps develop grace and the powerful use of the whole body, its benefits include increased vitality and sense of well being, improved focus, balance, and relaxation.
Instructor: Laurie Traveline Neyer has been studying and practicing Tai Chi for nearly 15 years and teaching for over 10.
Exploring the MU Art Museum | CRN 73920
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Miami University Art Museum
After an overview of the spring exhibit by the curator, docents will provide in-depth discussion of several pieces in the exhibit with a concluding tour in the galleries. The exhibit is Part II of Out of the Shadows: The Rise of Women in Art, which includes works by women artists of photography, textiles, non-representative art, and so on.
Coordinator: Lee Hamill is a museum docent and a member of the ILR Board.
Midday Lecture Series | CRN 73921
12:15 – 1:30 p.m. | Miami University Art Museum
Each Monday the Midday Lecture Series presents a speaker who will discuss a topic of interest and importance.
Plan to bring a brown bag lunch and enjoy an ILR tradition.
March 12 – "From Presser Hall to Carnegie Hall: The Year of the Arts at Miami," James Lentini, Dean, School of Fine Arts
March 19 – "Pilfering Bartenders and Sticky-Fingered Clerks: The Cash Register's Local History," Susan Spellman, Assistant Professor, History
March 26 – "Hamilton's Green for Green: A Case Study of How to Balance Environmental Stewardship on a Real Life Budget," Doug Childs, City of Hamilton
April 2 – "From the Butler County Sheriff to Double Walls Along the Mexican Border: The Politics of Undocumented Immigration," Walt Vanderbush, Latin American, Latino/a, and Caribbean Studies Program
April 9 – "My Life with NASA: Plant Research on the International Space Station," John Kiss, Professor of Botany
Coordinator: Betty Rogers, Professor Emerita of Spanish, is a past-chair of ILR.
Travels Afar | CRN 73922
2:00 – 3:15 p.m.
Miami University Art Museum
Intrepid travelers to far and distant places will share their experiences in this ILR course. Each week will bring a different Oxford resident (or residents) to speak to our group about his or her recent trips as intentional tourists. Travelling on one's own or in organized groups, speakers will talk about travelling in South America, Asia, and other regions in the world.
March 12 – "Patagonia," Julia and Roscoe Ward
March 19 – "Bhutan," Sarah and Jim Michael
March 26 – "China," Jim Reid
April 2 – "Iran," Frances McClure
April 9 – "India," Margarette Beckwith
Coordinators: Edna C. Southard, Curator Emerita of Collections and Exhibitions, MU Art Museum, has lived, travelled, and lectured in Europe, the Baltic countries, and India for her research in art history and museums. William Gracie, Professor Emeritus of English and former Dean of the School of Interdisciplinary Studies, is chair of the ILR Curriculum Committee.
Exploring the Cincinnati Art Museum | CRN 73923
11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Voice of America Learning Center, Room 100
Through the magic of PowerPoint, the class will travel the galleries of the Cincinnati Art Museum. We will have a sampling of the broad scope of the Museum's collection as well as look at specific aspects of the collection that illustrate periods of art history from Classical through Renaissance to 20th Century Modern. At the end of the course there will be an optional opportunity to visit the Museum and see the original works discussed in the classroom.
Instructor: Connie Rave has been a docent at the Cincinnati Art Museum for 35 years. She leads tours at the Museum.
America's National Treasures | CRN 73924
1:30 – 2:45 p.m.
Voice of America Learning Center, Room 100
"Hike" and explore the Grand Canyon, tour the Grand Staircase (Zion, Bryce Canyon and North Rim of the Grand Canyon), and our closest national park—the Great Smokies. Discover how the Civilian Conservation Corps made some national parks possible and left their footprints locally. And, you'll decide which parks will be the topic of our last class!
Instructor: Bill Deitzer, Adjunct Health and Fitness Professor at Cincinnati State University, is an accomplished speaker on hiking, safety, and national parks (including all 152 trails in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park).
A Wine History and Tour of the United States | CRN 73925
3:00 – 4:15 p.m.
Voice of America Learning Center, Room 128
Supply fee $25.00
This course, through a five-week survey of different regions and states, will follow the progression and growth of the wine industry across the country. Please bring three wine glasses.
Instructor: Scott Hau has been an avid wine collector for 29 years. He has worked as a general manager for Magic Pan Creperie, Simons Seafood, and Ruby Tuesday, and currently manages the Wine List in West Chester.
Cinema Classics – The Best of Bogart |CRN 73926
6:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Voice of America Learning Center, Room 116
Each film has been selected from a personal video collection and has been judged to be a comedy classic for various reasons. Time will be given to discuss the film before and after each showing.
March 12 - The Maltese Falcon (1941, 100 min.) A private detective takes on a case that involves him with three eccentric criminals, gorgeous liar, and their quest for a priceless statuette. Directed by John Huston. Starring Humphrey Bogart, Mary Astor, Gladys George.
March 19 - Casablanca (1943, 102 min.) In unoccupied Africa during the early days of World War II, an American expatriate meets a former lover, with unforeseen complications. Directed by Michael Curtiz. Starring Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Paul Henreid.
March 26 - To Have and Have Not (1944, 100 min.) Expatriate American Harry Morgan helps to transport a Free French Resistance leader and his beautiful wife to Martinique while romancing a sexy lounge singer. Directed by Howard Hawks. Starring Bogart, Lauren Bacall, Walter Brennan.
April 2 – Sabrina (1954, 112 min.) A playboy becomes interested in the daughter of his family's chauffeur. But it's his more serious brother who would be the better man for her. Starring Bogart, Audrey Hepburn and William Holden.
April 9 - The African Queen (1951, 105 min.) In Africa during World War I, a gin-swilling riverboat owner/captain is persuaded by a strait-laced missionary to use his boat to attack an enemy warship. Directed by John Huston. Starring Bogart, Katharine Hepburn, Robert Morley.
Instructors: Jan and Dan Szuhay have a family tradition of being supporters of the arts in either theater or on film.
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Salinger's Five Best Short Stories | CRN 73927
9:00 – 10:15 a.m.
The Knolls of Oxford, Clubhouse
The Catcher in the Rye may be J. D. Salinger's best known book, but many readers think Nine Stories is his greatest achievement. In this conversational and participatory class, we will read and discuss "A Perfect Day for Bananafish," "Uncle Wiggly in Connecticut," "Down at the Dinghy," "For Esme—With Love and Squalor," and "Pretty Mouth and Green My Eyes"—stories described by one admiring writer as "brilliant,heart breaking, touching, compassionate, and cruel."
Class Text: Nine Stories, J. D. Salinger, Little Brown
Instructor: Don Daiker, who taught writing and literature at Miami for 43 years, changed majors from psychology to literature at Rutgers after reading The Catcher in the Rye.
Primitive Tin-Punch Lantern | CRN 73929
10:00 a.m. – noon
Oxford Senior Center
Supply fee: $15.00
Students will create a primitive, candle-lit tin lantern by hammering with various pointed objects into tin, to create a unique lighted pattern. You must have enough strength in your hand to hammer the patterns into the tin surface.
Instructor: Pam Sprague is the Craft and Art Coordinator for the Oxford Senior Center. She will be assisted by Sue Krebs and other Oxford seniors.
Chicago in the 21st Century | CRN 73930
10:45 a.m. – noon
The Knolls of Oxford, Clubhouse
This course examines trends and problems currently facing Chicago. Key problems include conserving and adapting the city's remarkable architectural heritage for new purposes, positioning the city's economy to play a more important role in the global system, updating crumbling and overtaxed transportation networks, creating a greener and more sustainable environment, respecting and celebrating the city's increasingly diverse cultural groupings, and reconfiguring the political machine under Mayor Rahm Emanuel's leadership after a half-century of two Mayors Daley.
Instructor: James Rubenstein is Professor of Geography. His Chicago ties include a University of Chicago degree, consulting at the Chicago Federal Reserve Bank, and a Miami class about Chicago.
Aspects of Chinese Culture | CRN 73931
1:00 – 2:15 p.m.
Leonard Theater, Peabody Hall
Five faculty of the Confucius Institute at Miami will introduce five aspects of Chinese culture.
March 13 – In "Chinese Character Stories," Xingyun Song, Associate Director, Confucius Institute, will present Chinese language history with an emphasis on the formation of characters, each of which has a story behind it.
March 20 – In "Chinese Tea and the Tea Ceremony," Yujuan Gao, Professor and Coordinator, Confucius Institute, will discuss the origins and evolution of the tea-drinking tradition.
March 27 – In "History and Culture of Chinese Silk," Ying Liu, Outreach Coordinator, Confucius Institute, will present the history and culture of Chinese silk, including the three most famous silk embroidery types and their association with Chinese literature and culture.
April 3 – In "Three Important Traditional Festivals," Yaoyao Wu, Outreach Coordinator, Confucius Institute, will provide information about the origins and meanings of three important Chinese festivals: Dragon-boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, and Spring Festival.
April 10 – In "Origins and Concepts of Chinese Mythologies and Deities," Li Yang, Director, Chinese Floor, will speak about the origins and concepts of Chinese mythologies and deities and their influences on people's daily lives.
Coordinator: Ann Dunlevy serves on the ILR Curriculum Committee and enjoys developing courses.
The Curious World of Plants | CRN 73932
2:30 – 3:45 p.m. March 20 through April 17
Leonard Theater, Peabody Hall
We will explore various plants and how they have impacted our lives and the world we live in. Our journey will be global and there will be many surprises along the way. Why are grasses the most important plants? Why is the tomato really a potato? What was meant when people said money grows on trees? Come and learn the answers to these questions and many more.
Instructor: Hardy Eshbaugh earned his undergraduate degree at Cornell and his graduate degrees from Indiana. He has been teaching at Miami for the past 45 years.
Great Decisions 2012 | CRN 73933
3:30 – 4:45 p.m.
228 Boyd Hall
Book fee: $20.00
Great Decisions 2012, a nationwide US foreign policy discussion program organized by the non-partisan Foreign Policy Association, involves more than 250,000 Americans annually in thoughtful discussions on US Foreign Policy and the role of the United States in the world today. A different topic is discussed each week, and all opinions are welcomed and respected. Participants read a 10-page, newsmagazine-style "briefing book" article prior to each discussion, and independent reading and research are welcomed. Life experiences and personal beliefs are relevant to the discussions, and participants are encouraged to prepare thoughtful comments that can be shared.
Instructor: David Keitges, Director of International Education and a longtime program moderator, has taught and administered international education programs in three dozen countries.
Staying Well by Doing Good | CRN 73935
4:00 – 4:50 p.m.
31 Peabody Hall
This service-learning course is part of a walking-based volunteer program called "Staying Well by Doing Good," uniting two activities, exercise and volunteering, to promote both personal wellness and community good. Step Takers volunteer by setting individual walking goals, then matching those goals to a community need. Examples include pet-walking; school recess-walking; wheelchair-pushing; stroller-pushing; grocery shopping; and litter cleanup. All levels of walking ability are accommodated. Step Takers meet weekly for education and discussion.
Instructor: Kathryn McGrew, Associate Professor of Gerontology, supervises gerontology interns who developed the "Staying Well by Doing Good" course
Sundown Cinema: Guilty Pleasures | CRN 73936
6:30 – 9:00 p.m.
1 Alumni Hall
Although a fan of all types of movies, Richard reserves a special place in his heart for what he calls his "guilty pleasures." These are not necessarily the films that are analyzed in trendy film schools; they are simply the crowd-pleasing gems that make going to movies so much fun. This semester we'll sample a variety of genres with a musical, a disaster epic, a foreign language film, a comedy western, and a fantasy.
March 13 – Singin' in the Rain (1952, 103 min.) Don Lockwood and Lina Lamont are the romantic darlings of the silent silver screen. When the studio decides to turn their swashbuckler epic into a musical, it learns that the self-absorbed leading lady's voice would shatter glass. Luckily, another aspiring actress is in the wings.
March 20 – Airport (1970, 137 min.) It's a typical day at the airport . . . except for the mad bomber, a little old lady stowaway, the runways almost closed by snow, and the personal problems of all of those involved.
March 27 – The King of Masks (Chinese, 1997, 101 min.) In 1930s Sichuan, an aged street performer realizes he has no male heir to whom he can pass on his ancient tradition (and secrets) so he purchases a child on the black market. Only later does he learn that the boy is a girl.
April 3 – A Big Hand for the Little Lady (1966, 95 min.) A naïve couple and a child arrive in town where a poker game is in progress. The man enters the game betting all the family's savings. When he suffers a heart attack, his wife must take his place at the table to save their fortune. But there is a little problem. Can anybody explain to her how to play poker?
April 10 – Big (1988, 104 min.) A young boy makes a wish at a magic fairground machine to be "big." He wakes up the following morning to find that his wish has been granted and his body has grown older over night . . . but he is still the same 12-year old kid on the inside.
Coordinator: Richard Brunner is a life-long film fan with a special interest in the history of the Academy Awards.
Genealogy | CRN 73937
9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Voice of America Learning Center, Room 112
The course focuses on beginner/intermediate genealogy with computer access to Ancestry.com. BUT, not everything is online! Learn techniques that can break through Genealogy's brick walls. Explore the basics plus the GPS (not global positioning system), sourcing, FAN club, records groups, hidden census gems, and much more!
Instructor: Pam White is a professional genealogist and President of the Butler County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society. She has a PLCGS in American Records from the National Institute of Genealogical Studies and a Certificate in Genealogical Research from the Boston University Center for Professional Education.
Class meets March 13 – April 17. No class on April 3
An Introduction to Your PC | CRN 73939
1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Class meets March 13 – April 17. No class on April 3.
Voice of America Learning Center, Room 112
Many users have a PC but haven't experienced its full potential. Intro to PC covers the basic "lay of the land" for the PC, Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), the internet browser, and other set-up functions. By the end of five weeks, you'll navigate your PC with confidence, use your web browser, and utilize Microsoft Office…and amaze your family. Computer access is limited. Attendees are encouraged to bring their laptop (if they have one).
Instructor: A graduate of Wright State University, Katelyn Salyers is a consultant for local businesses. She has worked for 3M and Towne Properties and offers social media experience.
Class meets March 13 – April 17. No class on April 3.
Social Networking and SmartPhones for Beginners | CRN 73940
2:45 – 3:45 p.m. Class meets March 13 – April 17. No class on April 3.
Voice of America Learning Center, Room 112
This course will cover the basics of creating profiles, posting messages, connecting with others, and security settings, as well as downloading apps, moving files off your phone and to your computer, sharing information with social media sites and more. You will leave this class smarter than your SmartPhone (Blackberry, Android, iPhone) and the social media sites. Participants should bring their SmartPhone and a laptop (if they have one).
Instructor: A graduate of Wright State University, Katelyn Salyers is a consultant for local businesses. She has worked for 3M and Towne Properties and offers social media experience.
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Sports and Education: How this Partnership Works | CRN 73941
9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 21 only
246 Millett Hall, Coaches Auditorium
The United States is one of the only countries in the world that combines its educational systems with sports, an often problematic relationship in a society that highly values sports and seems to prioritize athletics in ways that compromise ethical decisions. This class seeks to raise questions regarding the relationship of education and sports, identify competing ideologies, and hear experiential observations from students, coaches, and faculty as they provide context for how the "grand experiment" is progressing.
Instructor: Brad Bates is in his tenth year as Miami's Athletic Director. In 2011, Bates became President of the Division 1A Athletic Directors' Association.
Logical Arguments for Immortality | CRN 73942
10:30 – 11:45 a.m.
MU Police Services Center
Philosophers thinking about human life have discovered good reasons to believe in our immortality. We shall examine their several ways to argue for life after death, based on definite ideas of soul, body, and mind. Each of these properties of humanity has its own power to survive death.
Instructor: Jack Sommer has a PhD in humanities from the University of Chicago. He has taught philosophy at Miami, Western College, and ILR.
To Vaccinate or Not to Vaccinate, That is the Question | CRN 73943
1:00 – 1:50 p.m.
MU Police Services Center
Most of us, given the arrival of winter and the flu season, face an annual question on vaccination: get it or skip it. The course will define vaccination as an inoculation with weakened or dead bacteria and/or viruses that generates immunity in the host. We will explore differences among illnesses such as the flu and the common cold, and we will learn why there still is no vaccination available for the common cold, for most allergies, or for cancer. We will also learn why some vaccinations provide lifelong protection (DPT, MMR, polio) while others (flu) need to be taken annually. These topics and more will be discussed in a non-technical way.
Instructor: J.K. Bhattacharjee, Professor Emeritus of Microbiology, taught from 1968 to 2005, has published many research papers on yeast molecular genetics, and has received several U.S. patents.
International Vegetarian Cookery | CRN 73944
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Marcum Center Kitchen
Supply fee: $15.00
Explore the world of international vegetarian cuisine. Each week we'll prepare and sample vegetarian foods inspired by different cultures. Our taste buds will travel to Asia, the Mediterranean, Mexico and India. Plus, we'll take a quick look at simple vegetarian cookery and nutrition basics.
Instructor: Ginny Thiell has been Executive Chef at Marcum Conference Center & Inn since 1997. A Certified Chef de Cuisine, she has cooked meals for guests ranging from the Beastie Boys and Indigo Girls to Mikhail Gorbachev and Colin Powell.
The Wonderful World of Minerals and Gems | CRN 73947
2:15 – 3:30 p.m.
21 Peabody Hall
This course will focus on a photographic survey of important minerals and gemstones, their occurrence, mining, properties, and history.
Instructor: John Eicher conducted research at The Ohio State and Columbia Universities, taught chemistry at Purdue and Miami, and has collected minerals for 50 years.
Silvoor Wildflower Walks | CRN 73948
3:15 – 4:30 p.m. Class meets March 21 – April 18
Peffer Park Shelterhouse
The course will feature walks along the paths of the Silvoor Sanctuary to identify and enjoy the wildflowers as they appear in the spring. New species appear each week in succession during those five weeks (March 21 – April 18). Each species' cultural significance and adaptations to spring in the Eastern deciduous forest will be explained.
Instructors: Orie Loucks, Emeritus Professor of Zoology and Botany, is a lifelong observer of forests and flowers; Holly Wissing, former Director of Miami's News and Information Office, has grown wildflowers on 10 acres in Reily Township since 1973.
Wine Tasting | CRN 73949
4:15 – 5:30 p.m.
The Knolls of Oxford, Commons Auditorium
Supply fee: $45.00
Over the course of five weeks, we will survey wines from Europe. Wines from France, Spain, Germany, and Italy will be sampled while their unique aspects are presented and discussed in an informal atmosphere. One class will be devoted to a structured, step-by-step analysis of wine. Come prepared with three wine glasses and a sense of oeno-adventure.
Instructor: Chris Hensey's passion for wine was born while taking John Dome's wine course as an undergraduate at Miami. Chris has helped create wine lists for restaurants for 20 years. He has passed the Introductory Exam for The Court of Master Sommeliers and serves as a judge for the Cincinnati International Wine Festival. His Oxford shop, Main Street Gourmet, recently celebrated its 12th anniversary.
Writing | CRN 73950
9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Fairfield Community Arts Center
In previous semesters this class focused on family writing. The name has changed but the theme remains the same: how to effectively put thoughts on paper and to enjoy the process. The class will include family writing as well as non-fiction, fiction, poems, essays, and personal memoirs.
Instructor: Ercel Eaton worked in the newspaper/writing field for 44 years, as a reporter, feature writer, editor, and columnist for The Hamilton Journal News. She is the author of Appalachian Yesterdays, a book about her childhood and family, and of Caramels, a book of poetry.
Hamilton's Historic Districts | CRN 73951
11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Butler County Historical Society
This class will explore the creation, architecture, and importance of the three historic districts in Hamilton: German Village, Rossville, and Dayton Lane. We will also learn about the role of the Historic Design Review Board and will visit homes in the Dayton Lane area. The first class will meet at the Butler County Museum, 327 N. 2nd Street in Hamilton.
March 14 – "Historic Districts and the Design Review Board," Antony Seppi, Business Development Specialist, City of Hamilton
March 21 – "Architecture in the Districts," Mike Dingeldein, Architect, SHP Leading Design
March 28 – "German Village," Kathy Creighton, Butler County Historical Society
April 4 – "Rossville," Steven Tuck, Associate Professor of Classics
April 11 – "Dayton Lane," Bob Sherwin, Victorian Rentals
Coordinator: Joan Witt is a long-time resident of Hamilton and a former member of Hamilton City Council. She is a member of the service organization Altrusa International of Hamilton, has served on the ILR board and various committees , and is an avid supporter of MUH Downtown activities as well as ILR.
An Introduction to French Crime Fiction in Translation | CRN 73953
10:30 – 11:45 a.m.
Voice of America Learning Center, Room 123
The aim of the class is to read and discuss the most popular and well-regarded authors of contemporary French crime fiction in English translation. We will read the following five books, all of which are available from Amazon.com: Maigret and the Hotel Majestic, by George Simenon; By a Slow River, by Philippe Claudel;. Bruno, Chief of Police, by Martin Walker; The Chalk Circle Man, by Fred Vargas; and The Vintage Caper, by Peter Mayle. Participants are to read Maigret and the Hotel Majestic for the first class.
Instructor: Mark Plageman, Professor Emeritus of French, taught language and literature at Miami and its Luxembourg campus for 40 years, and has taught eight previous ILR classes about French language and literature.
Brown Bag Series | CRN 73955
Noon – 1:15 p.m.
Voice of America Learning Center, Room 100
Each Wednesday, the Brown Bag Series presents speakers and/or performers celebrating Miami's Year of the Arts. Bring a brown bag lunch, enjoy a Miami ILR tradition and sample the best of Miami's and the region's Year of the Arts.
March 14 – "Miami's Year of the Arts," James Lentini, Dean of the School of Fine Arts, presents musical performances and presentations
March 21 – "Rookwood Pottery," Chip DeMois, President, Rookwood Pottery, and Jim Robinson, Glaze Chemist, discuss the history and art behind the iconic Rookwood Pottery Company of Cincinnati.
March 28 – Mary Ellen Goeke, FotoFocus Director, presents an informational video about FotoFocus, a photography biennial display launching October 2012 throughout the Cincinnati Region. It offers an unprecedented opportunity to experience the diverse currents of photography. FOTOFOCUS involves over 50 museums, galleries, and universities in the area, displaying world-renowned artists and national and regional standouts. Goeke introduces Thomas R. Schiff, FotoFocus founder, panoramic photographer, and author of numerous photography books. Schiff will discuss Prospect, his forthcoming book published by Damiani Editore, March 2012.
April 4 –"Battle of the Bands," Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra and Miami University's School of Fine Arts students led by Amy Kiradjieff, Miami SFA faculty and Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra member, offer an enchanting and soothing battle of the bands.
April 11 – "Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park," Mark Lutwak, Education Director, Cincinnati Playhouse, offers an inside look at Playhouse in the Park and its continuing outreach to the community.
Coordinator: Tom Hayden, Lakota School District Superintendent, 1981-1994, is a Miami graduate.
Rounding Cape Horn | CRN 73956
1:30 – 2:45 p.m.
Voice of America Learning Center, Room 123
High adventure! Sail on the maiden voyage of the Flying Cloud from New York to San Francisco via Cape Horn in 1851. It was captained by Josiah Creesy whose navigator was his wife. Experience the drama of sailing in unfriendly seas with 11 seasick passengers—men, women, and children.
Class Text: Flying Cloud: The True Story of America's Most Famous Clipper Ship
Instructor: David J. Jareo is a retired high school teacher with 40 years of experience, a former Snipe sailboat owner, and a U.S. Army veteran.
Charitable Estate Planning | CRN 73957
3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Class meets March 14, 21, 28 only
Voice of America Learning Center, Room 123
The full title of this class is "Preserving Your Financial Legacy in Uncertain Times" and it will cover the basics of estate planning, methods of fulfilling both personal and philanthropic goals as part of estate planning, and current trends in philanthropic giving.
Instructors: Mackenzie Rice is the Director of Miami University Advancement Administration. She is a former litigator and is a licensed law practitioner in the state of Ohio and the Sixth Circuit Court of the Federal Court of Appeals. Brian Furnish is the Associate Director of Gift Planning at Miami University. He is a former estate planning attorney and is a licensed law practitioner in the state of Ohio. Both are members of the National Committee on Planned Giving, the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), and the Greater Cincinnati Planned Giving Council.
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Plan a Comfortable Financial Future | CRN 73958
9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
MU Police Services Center
Take charge of your own financial affairs and learn about: retirement strategies to minimize the worry of running out of money; how to protect against loss, reduce taxes, and fight inflation; common financial mistakes that cost you money. Evaluate your tolerance for risk; evaluate whether your current investments are appropriate for this stage of your life. Know whether you're paying excessive fees on your investments.
Instructor: Gary E. Hollander, CFP, was recently named "Best in Client Satisfaction Wealth Manager" by Cincinnati Magazine. Gary has been President of Hollander & Associates LLC since 1976 and has been helping individuals with their financial affairs for over 35 years.
Poetry and Prose of Adrienne Rich | CRN 73959
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
The Knolls of Oxford, Commons Auditorium
Nadine Gordimer has called Adrienne Rich "the Blake of American letters." We will explore Rich's writing over the last 60 years through the lens of Gordimer's epithet.
Class Text: Folder available at the Oxford Copy Shop, 10 S. Poplar.
Instructor: Frank Jordan, Professor Emeritus of English, has taught several poetry classes for ILR, including one on Blake in the fall term of 2011, and is a past chair of the ILR Board of Directors
Make a Rag Rug! | CRN 73960
10:00 – noon
Oxford Senior Center
Supply fee: $10.00 (includes the hook)
With strips of fabric you bring, and using a toothbrush-hook, you'll learn to create your own individual (18"x36") rag rug.
Instructor: Janette Mahlerwein was born and raised on a farm in Reily Township. She's had a lifelong interest in crafts. She owned the Stitch Shop in Oxford, until it burned down, and now operates out of her farmhouse.
Biblical Women: Harlots, Heroes, and Homemakers | CRN 73961
11:30 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.
217 Boyd Hall
Who are the women in the Bible? How did they represent and overcome the archetypes of harlot, heroine and homemaker? Which figures, characteristics, and personalities have relevance for women today? What stories might we expect to read in the Bible but not find? Why? We will examine the lives of well known and less familiar women in the Bible, including Old Testament and post-biblical sources such as the Dead Sea Scrolls and Midrash (stories expanding on the Bible).
Instructor: Amy Greenbaum is a Miami alumna and has a Master's degree from Hebrew Union College. She has been a visiting faculty member in Miami's Department of Comparative Religion, has served as a rabbi, and works for Miami University.
Cooking With Passion | CRN 73967
1:00 – 2:15 p. m.
Oxford United Methodist Church
Supply fee: $20.00
This course is for cooks who want to expand their cooking horizons and really enjoy the experience. We will cook from scratch. Menu planning, nutrition, and food safety are integral to the class. From soup to dessert, there will be tastes that could bring about a passionate response.
Instructor: Gene Willeke has 50 years of cooking experience, 20 years at a high level, with experience in several cuisines.
Women and the Civil War | CRN 73969
2:45 – 3:45 p.m.
Miami University Art Museum
Women were involved in the Civil War in many ways. This course will explore women as soldiers, spies, and homemakers during the war. We will also explore music and art during that time and the unintended consequences of the war.
Instructors: Sue Jones, retired school administrator and Miami professor, is an ILR board member. Mary Sue Kallander is a retired teacher and history buff. Marjorie Bowers and Sandra Cotter have presented many music programs in this area. Jason Shaiman is Curator at the Miami Art Museum. Terry Beck is a former Oxford librarian. Kimberly Hamlin is a Miami history professor.
Local Natural History Sampler | CRN 73970
11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
VOA Park, Ronald Reagan Lodge
MetroParks of Butler County staff and special guests present a sampling of the natural history of the local area. Classes include edible and medicinal plants, amphibians, bird identification (including bird banding) and fossils. Classes combine short lectures and hands-on activities, sometimes including a short hike.
Instructors: Lynette Dean – Supervisor of Programs and Special Events and former Hamilton County Park District outdoor program instructor, Cincinnati Museum Center's Museum of Natural History and Science Director of Exhibit Programs. Tess Piening – Outdoor Educator and recent University of Cincinnati graduate, Tess has research experience with amphibians and arachnids, and served as an educator at the Cincinnati Zoo. Lara Askill - Outdoor Educator, has worked in the environmental field as a naturalist and zookeeper for over 20 years and is a Central Illinois native from land set aside for wildlife and habitat conservation. Bonny Seegmueller – Outdoor Educator, for more than 30 years, Bonny has delivered nature and living history programs to the residents of Butler County.
U.S. Health Care – History, Issues, Future | CRN 73971
3:00 – 4:15 p.m.
Voice of America Learning Center, Room 128
Topics to be addressed will include healthcare problems in general within the US, perspectives on doctors and hospitals, a brief look at payment systems, other countries' approaches, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and/or what is left of it, and some perspectives on the future of healthcare in this country. Attendees' interests will be incorporated whenever possible.
Instructor: Richard Daniels worked in hospital management for 38 years, was CEO of McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital for 28 years, and has served on state and regional healthcare boards and in numerous Oxford community organizations.
Meet the Medical Specialists | CRN 73972
4:30 – 5:45 p.m.
Voice of America Learning Center, Room 128
Meet the specialists in a variety of medical fields related to current or possible future health care needs! Learn about the latest practices and advancements in treatment for issues facing baby boomers of all ages. Get answers to your questions in an informative and comfortable atmosphere. No waiting room to see these veteran specialists!
March 15 – "Age-Related Macular Degeneration," Tom Macejko, M.D., Ophthalmologist and Director of Clinical Studies for Eye Care Associates of Greater Cincinnati, discusses the anatomy and importance of the macula, the special area of the retina vital for your near vision.
March 22 – "Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery, Skin Cancer, and Cosmetic Facial Plastic Surgery," Don Hudak, M.D., Adult & Pediatric Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon, Eye Care Associates of Greater Cincinnati.
March 29 – "Urology: Current Practices and Future Trends," Doug Feeney, M.D., Urologist, The Urology Group, Cincinnati, OH, Head of Urologic Services, West Chester Hospital, will provide an overview of general male/female urology including cancer, stones, infection, and incontinence.
April 5 – "Problems with AND Solutions for Hearing Loss," Teresa Stehlin, Managing Audiologist, Queen City Ear, Nose, & Throat, discusses ear anatomy, hearing loss, tinnitus, hearing aids, treatments and expected outcomes.
April 12 – "I Found my Car Keys, But Where Did I Park the Car? Memory Loss in Later Life," Jennifer Kinney, Professor of Sociology and Research Fellow, Miami's Scripps Gerontology Center.
Coordinator: David Macejko, Director of Advancement, Miami VOALC
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Hatha Yoga Fundamentals | CRN 73973
10:30 – 11:45 a.m. Class meets March 30 – May 4 (6 weeks)
44 Withrow Court
The practice of yoga helps increase flexibility, mobility, circulation, and mind-body coordination. Some of the positions are done standing, seated, or on the floor. Bring yoga mat or buy one from Kathy for $10. Adaptations are given as needed so participants can be relaxed and focused on their breathing. Each class will end with either guided or silent relaxation.
Instructor: Kathy Hunter has taught yoga professionally since l971 at various locations including the University of Cincinnati, Miami University, in Colorado, and abroad. She is accredited through Yoga Alliance.
Archery | CRN 73980
1:30 – 2:45 p.m. | Class meets April 18, 25, and May 2 (3 weeks)
Hueston Woods Archery Range
This class will teach basic archery skills and allow experienced archers to improve. Equipment will be provided and will accommodate all strength levels.
Instructor: Shawn Conner has been a naturalist at Hueston Woods since 2006, and has taught archery there since 2008.
VOA Museum Tour | CRN 73983
10:00 a.m. – noon | Friday, April 20 only
Voice of America Museum
Suggested donation: $5.00
One day only—two hour tour of the recently remodeled VOA Museum on Tylersville Road, West Chester. Each participant will be asked to make a suggested donation of $5.00 to support the museum.
Those wishing to carpool from Oxford should meet at the northwest corner of the Millet Hall parking lot at 8:45 a.m. to pair riders with drivers.
Instructor: Ken Rieser is President of the Board of Directors, National Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting. His mission is to preserve and develop the original VOA Bethany Station into a museum which incorporates all four of our entities into a cohesive visitor experience (VOA Bethany Station, The Gray History of Wireless Museum, Media Heritage's Greater Cincinnati Museum of Broadcast History, and the West Chester Amateur Radio Association).
Dueling Pianos | CRN 74028
2:00 p.m. | Sunday, April 22 only
Voice of America Learning Center, Room 116
Jeff Smith and Rod Nimtz have been playing together for several years. Both Miami graduates (Jeff was the music major), their program touches on Broadway, jazz, movie themes, popular music, and a touch of gospel. Jeff is a full time professional musician (composer, arranger and performer) whose work has been heard from Nashville to Tokyo and in the annual shows at Kings Island for many years. Rod is the director of Miami's Voice of America Learning Center and has been playing for Miami groups and events since his student days in the late 1970s.
Those wishing to carpool from Oxford should meet at the northwest corner of the Millett Hall parking lot at 12:45 p.m. to pair riders with drivers.
Special Events and Kick-0ff Party
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End-of-Semester Party and Annual Meeting | CRN 73985
Friday, April 13, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
The Knolls of Oxford, Commons Auditorium
Join us for food, fellowship, and fun! You've finished classes, now it's time to celebrate with all your new and old friends.
Take part in planning for the future of ILR at the annual meeting by voting in the new members of the Board of Directors.
You'll also have the opportunity to thank instructors and volunteers for all their hard work which resulted in this great year.
Member CRN 74007 | Non-member CRN 74008
Harriet Beecher Stowe House, Verdin Bell Museum, Rookwood Pottery Tour
Member CRN 74007 | Non-member CRN 74008
Wednesday, April 18
Cost: $45 member; $67.50 non-member*
Lace up your walking shoes and join us for a full day of touring. Our first stop is the Harriet Beecher Stowe House, a historical and cultural site focusing on Harriet Beecher Stowe, author of Uncle Tom's Cabin.
Since the streetcar has long since vanished, we'll take the twisting, turning streets up to Mt. Adams where we'll dine at The Rookwood, located in the former studio and manufacturing facility of the world-renowned Rookwood Pottery Co. (Please note that handicap accessibility is available, but includes a ramp that is difficult to maneuver. The entrance has five steps.)
Since 1842, six generations of the Verdin family have been dedicated to creating fine cast bronze bells, carillons, electronic digital bells, tower clocks, street clocks, and streetscape furnishings that enrich communities and become cherished legacies for generations to enjoy. Verdin's unparalleled craftsmanship is displayed in more than 50,000 installations worldwide, including Miami University, the Smithsonian Institution, Walt Disney World, the University of Notre Dame, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, the World Peace Bell, and the Mayo Clinic.
In what is one of the more unique stories of art and architecture, Rookwood Pottery traces its roots in Cincinnati, Ohio back more than 100 years. World-renowned for impeccable design and craftsmanship, The Rookwood Pottery Co. continues to embrace this tradition of excellence with inspiring designs and original standards for exceptional quality. Today, Rookwood Pottery provides artisan quality products - art tile, art pottery, corporate gifts and special commissions - for designers, architects, homeowners and businesses.
Please wear comfortable walking shoes; these are walking tours.
Please bring $2 for bus driver's tip.
*Non-members may participate in special events at an additional fee. See page 20 for details under "Membership."
Lunch Choices: (Choose one)
• Ham & Cheese Melt
• Barnsdale Burger
• Italian Sandwich
• Vegetable Sandwich
• Rookwood Club
• Cup Soup/Half Caesar Salad
Schedule:
• 8:45 Board bus at NW corner of Millett Hall parking lot
• 9:00 Depart Oxford
• 9:30 Additional pick-up at Lowe's on Colerain Avenue
• 10:00 H.B. Stowe House
• 11:45 Rookwood Restaurant
• 1:30 Verdin Clock & Bell Museum
• 2:45 Rookwood Pottery
• 4:30 Return to Lowe's
• 5:30 Arrive in Oxford
Member CRN 74009 | Non-member CRN 74010
Columbus, IN Tour | Member CRN 74009 | Non-member CRN 74010
Wednesday, May 2
Cost: $45 member; $67.50 non-member*
Come with us as we visit a one-of-a-kind community that embraced the future and chose architecture as the way to express its optimism. It's a place where every brick tells a story. Columbus, Indiana, is a surprising community that is known around the world for its collection of work by renowned architects and landscape architects. This small, friendly town is a virtual museum of modern architecture with works by some of the most enduring names in architecture, like I.M. Pei, Richard Meier, Robert Venturi, Eliel and Eero Saarinen, Harry Weese, and Deborah Berke, just to name a few. Columbus is ranked sixth in the U.S. for architectural innovation and design by the American Institute of Architects.
After arriving in Columbus, we'll be dining at Smith's Row, proclaimed "the town's best restaurant" and a "wonderful dining experience...great food" by Emeril Lagasse. After lunch, we'll proceed two blocks on foot to the Visitors Center where we'll meet our docent and begin our two-hour tour of the city. Our tour begins on foot at a nearby library and church, but the majority will be seen from our bus, guided by a docent.
As our tour ends and our day winds down, before heading back to Oxford we'll step back in time to the year 1900 inside Zaharakos, a 109-year-old, one-of-a kind Victorian ice cream parlor and museum. It's a wonder to kids of all ages who enjoy the musical sounds of the Orchestrion music machine and the homemade sodas and ice cream specialties. (Optional ice cream and soda fountain purchases will be on your own.) Please wear comfortable walking shoes. Participants should be prepared to walk two blocks.
Please be aware that there will be a considerable amount of time spent riding the bus.
Please bring $1 for tour guide's tip. Please bring $2 for bus driver's tip.
*Non-members may participate in special events at an additional fee. See page 20 for details under "Membership."
Lunch Choices: (Choose one)
• Chicken Salad Croissant
• T.A.B. (turkey, avocado, bacon)
• Caesar Salad
...- With grilled salmon
...- With grilled shrimp
...- With grilled chicken
• Grilled Salmon Sandwich
• Vegetarian Mediterranean
• Penne Pasta
Schedule:
• 9:00 Board bus at NW corner of Millett Hall parking lot
• 9:15 Depart Oxford
• 11:30 Lunch at Smith's Row
• 1:15 Tour begins at Visitors Center
• 3:15 Zaharakos
• 6:00 Arrive in Oxford
Lifelong Learning is proud to be a co-sponsor of the following event:
Annual Genocide and Holocaust Education Program
March 26 – March 29 | All events are free and open to the public
Monday, March 26 - 5:00 p.m., 115 Shideler Hall
Surviving the St. Louis: Voyage of the Damned and Back, Lisa Loshin
Holocaust survivor Lisa Loshin will describe her experiences on the St. Louis, return to Europe, escape from the Holocaust, and her life afterwards (NOTE: this was inadvertently posted as the Heritage Room on some promotional materials).
Tuesday, March 27 - 3:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. (two showings), 212 MacMillan Hall
Rwanda, Do Scars Ever Fade? Winner, 2004 Peabody Award, the 2005 IDA Award, the United Nations Department of Information's Bronze Award for Excellence, and the Cine Golden Eagle Award – Film followed by discussion
Wednesday, March 28 - 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. (two showings), 212 MacMillan Hall
Paragraph 175 – Winner, Best Documentary Film 2000 Berlin International Film Festival; Directing, 2000 Sundance Film Festival; Audience Award, 2000 San Francisco International Lesbian and Gay Film Festival; Award for Excellence, 2000 Seattle Lesbian and Gay Film Festival, 2000 Jury Prize, and the Philadelphia International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival – Film followed by discussion
Thursday, March 29 - 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., 212 MacMillan Hall
The Nazi Persecution of Homosexuals: Violence, Memory, and Politics in Germany, Clayton Whisnant, Department of History, Wofford College
7:00 p.m. , Community dinner at the Hillel Foundation following the presentation, 11 East Walnut Street, Oxford, Ohio; RSVP, Dorothy Falke (529-8309, falkeda@muohio.edu), by March 16
For more information, please contact the Center for American and World Cultures (program sponsor), Dorothy Falke, 529-8309, falkeda@muohio.edu or go to: www.muohio.edu/cawc
| PLEASE NOTE: REFUND POLICY FOR ALL PROGRAMS | ||
Membership cancellations and Special Event cancellations must be made through the ILR office and are charged a 25% administrative fee. Important, please note: There will be no refunds given for membership cancellations after February 27, 2012 and there will be no refunds given for Special Event cancellations made within two weeks prior to the start of each event. |
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The Institute for Learning in Retirement: Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer With ILR!
ILR Needs Your Time and Talent
In response to Miami's mandate that ILR become self-sufficient by July 1, 2011, the Board has instituted several cost-cutting policies. Since we are by definition a member-driven organization, we're now actively seeking volunteers who can help in a variety of ways, as follows:
• compiling and labeling mailings and information packets
• providing computer support (typing, graphic design, data base management)
• promoting ILR
• distributing materials
• proofreading
• writing confirmation and thank-you letters
• answering phones during course and special event registration crunches
• researching information for the ILR Board and committees
• reviewing archival materials
• scanning documents
• updating member information records
• helping instructors with AV equipment
Most tasks are intermittent and would require a commitment of 2-4 hours a week, typically in the weeks
before classes begin; some tasks would require coming into the Lifelong Learning Office while others could be
done off campus.
Please review the above list, identify one or more tasks you're willing to help with, and call or email us; include your name, the tasks you can help with, and your telephone number and email address. Or, if registering in person or by mail, simply check the "Volunteers" box on the registration form. Please volunteer so that we can continue to provide a high-quality program at the lowest possible cost to members (and so that we don't have to draft you).
Thinking about offering a class?
Two versions of the Fall 2012 Course Proposal are available, a word document (.doc) that you can open and fill in Microsoft Word, or a .pdf file that you can fill out and print on the computer or print and fill out by hand.
Click here to download the Fall 2012 Class Proposal form .doc
Click here to download the Fall 2012 Class Proposal form .pdf
Complete the proposal form and mail it to: Miami University, Lifelong Learning, 127 McGuffey Hall, 210E. Spring Street, Oxford, OH 45056
The Institute for Learning in Retirement Board and Staff
2011-2012 ILR Board Officers and Members
Officers
Jenny Davis- Chair
Tari Tharp - Vice Chair
Diane Thomas - Secretary
Sue Jones - Treasurer
At Large Members
Pat Baugher
Judith de Luce
Bill Gracie
Lee Hamill
Bob Johnson
Betty Rogers
Dan Szuhay
Robert Wendel
Ex Officio Board Members
David Macejko - VOALC
Judy Macke - Lifelong Learning
Cheryl Young - Lifelong Learning
Click here to download the January 2012 ILR Board Meeting Minutes (.pdf)
Click here to download the December 2011 ILR Board Meeting Minutes (.pdf)
Click here to download the September 2011 ILR Board Meeting Minutes (.pdf)
Click here to download the June 2011 ILR Board Meeting Minutes (.pdf)
Click here to download the May 2011 ILR Board Meeting Minutes (.pdf)
Click here to download Minutes from the April 15, 2011 Annual Meeting (.pdf)
Click here to download the 2010-11 Annual Report (.pdf)
Click here to download the December 2010 ILR Board Meeting Minutes (.pdf)
Click here to download the October 2010 ILR Board Meeting Minutes (.pdf)
Click here to download the September 2010 ILR Board Meeting Minutes (.pdf)
Click here to download the ILR Annual Report for 2009-2010 (.pdf)
Click here to download the April 2010 ILR Board Meeting Minutes (.pdf)
Click here to download the March 2010 ILR Board Meeting Minutes (.pdf)
Contact ILR at:
| Phone: | (513) 529-8500 | |
| Email: | ilr@muohio.edu | |
| Fax: | (513) 529-8608 | |
| Address: | Institute for Learning in Retirement c/o Lifelong Learning 127 McGuffey Hall 210 E. Spring Street Oxford, OH 45056 |
Other Useful Links
Oxford Senior Center
http://www.oxfordsenior.org/
Oxford Community Arts Center
http://www.oxarts.org/