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OSHER LIFELONG
LEARNING INSTITUTE
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About OLLI
Table of The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (OLLI at UNLV) is a member-led, vibrant
learning community of more than 1,300 retired and semi-retired adults. Our members continue a lifetime of learning
by contributing to a program rich in content, shared interests, and life experiences. OLLI at UNLV offers special events,
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interest groups, and other member activities in addition to regularly scheduled study group courses. Our classes are
purely for enjoyment—there are no tests, grades, or credits. Prior college experience is not required, only a desire to join
your peers in the joy of learning. Each of our study groups is led by OLLI members who bring a lifetime of personal and
professional experience to their classrooms. This spring we are proud to offer more than 70 interesting and stimulating
Important Dates/Benefi ts ............5 study groups covering a wide range of topics at both our UNLV Paradise Campus location and seven satellite campuses.
As a member, you’ll have access to as many of these classes as you wish for a one time registration fee of $75. You can
Campus Locations ........................6 also take advantage of our annual membership, which registers you for three consecutive terms (including summer) for
the discounted price of $150. For more information about the OLLI at UNLV program and membership, please call 702-
Registration Instructions ...............7 774-OLLI (6554). OLLI coordinators are volunteers, and the opinions expressed in each class are their own. Feedback on
instructors is welcomed by the OLLI at UNLV Curriculum Committee.
Paradise Class Descriptions
President’s Message
Welcome to the OLLI at UNLV 2015 Spring semester!
Monday ...................................9
To our new members: We hope you will fi nd intriguing study groups that you might never
have joined as a younger person focused on your career and on future direction in life. Now,
Tuesday .................................12
in this stress-free learning environment, you have the freedom to explore the unfamiliar or to
deepen your experience of familiar courses of study. A group of OLLI Mentors stands ready
Wednesday ............................16 to help you fi nd your niche and answer any questions about classes, activities, and volunteer
opportunities—both on campus and in the greater Las Vegas community.
Thursday ...............................20 To our returning members: We hope that this, our most comprehensive curriculum, is
responsive to the interests you have expressed in course evaluations and in informal discussions with your study group
Coordinators.
Friday ....................................23
In addition to the nearly 80 courses offered this year, there are a number of group activities from photography
excursions to the Valley of Fire to hikes along the more level trails in Red Rock Canyon. We also are planning OLLI silent
Satellite Descriptions
art auctions and 50-foot long sandwiches on the “quad.”
We thank you for your participation during the fall semester. Many of you rolled up your sleeves and provided much-
Sun City Anthem ....................26
needed backup to our 1 and ½ remaining offi ce staff members, during the recruitment for a new Director.
There are several working committees that move our program forward. Both new and seasoned OLLI members
Humana Henderson ...............27 are invited to check them out, and see which ones inspire you. The Membership, Curriculum, Volunteerism, Publications,
Fundraising and By-Laws committees would welcome you to join in their work. Committee descriptions can be found in
Las Ventanas..........................28 your Membership Handbook, and you can locate specifi c individuals through our illustrated Membership Directory.
Your Board has funded a number of improvements on the Paradise Campus, including handicapped access to
classrooms, technical upgrades to produce “smart” classrooms, outdoor benches and table, and an expanded coffee
Merrill Gardens ......................28
lounge adjacent to our administrative offi ces. We have a long way to go, but with your help we will yet turn this 1956
campus into a modern marvel or a beloved historic site!
Sun City Aliante .....................29
In either event, welcome home to the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UNLV!
Cathy Lowe, OLLI Board President
Sun City Macdonald Ranch
.............................................29 Director’s Message
It is my pleasure to welcome you to OLLI at UNLV for its 24th Spring of lifelong learning.
Sun City Summerlin ...............29 Whether you are attending classes at the Paradise Campus or at one of our satellite locations,
we look forward to nurturing your love of learning. We have a vibrant lineup of Spring classes
FAQ .......................................30 -- from classic favorites to stirring new ones -- crafted specifi cally for the retired and semi-
retired population. There is no doubt you will be able to create the perfect schedule to excite
your personal passions in intellectual, cultural, and social exploration. As always, you will
join other engaged, seasoned adults who bring a lifetime of insight and experience to every
class discussion. You will also become part of the larger UNLV community: one rich in culture,
research, and intellectual pursuit. Members enjoy the academic and the social benefi ts; the continued knowledge and the
companionship; the educational exploration; and the lasting friendships. Returning members know that the OLLI at UNLV
Administration is changing faces, and we hope to soon fi nd the perfect new Director to lead this wonderful and evolving
program. Spring is defi nitely in the air. Get your classes chosen, and we will see you soon!
Dr. Peg Rees, Director, OLLI at UNLV
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1:30-3:30pm(Main Campus) Life Drawing – Maloney ReedBasic Law (1/30-3/6) – C. BooneA Class on Tea – J. & G. Hoffman – Fate, Fun, and Philosophy QuinnSimplifi ed – Numerology and Other Life Cycles CieslakHave Fun with Acrylic Painting – Pen and Ink 101: The Art of Detail Law History (2/20-4/10) – Louis/Kunzman Genealogy Fundamentals & Family L. BooneLearn To Crochet – PaceShakespeare – Leading Men – Hall– Song Dive: A World of Pop Music Lyrics Katz – The Writer’s Experience (1/30-4/10) W. & D. RohrbaughAmerican Civil War – MarcarioTwilight Zone – PattonButterfl ies, and Birds – Intermediate Watercolors: Bugs, AshbyLoving, Guilt, and Aging – FRIDAY
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OLLI AT UNLV – SPRING 2015 SATELLITE CAMPUS SCHEDULE
JANUARY 26 - MAY 1
ALL CLASSES/TIMES/ROOMS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BEFORE START OF SEMESTER
Summerlin
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Area
10AM – NOON
Sun City Summerlin: Fearless Living:
Sun Shadows Center How to Overcome Fear of
702-363-1719 Change
Swan
10AM – NOON
Las Ventanas 10AM – NOON 1 – 3PM
Five Stars and Their
Retirement Community Globalization Soap Box
Scandals II
702-360-2662 D. Dameron Devore / Traylor / Silverman
Mirisch
Henderson Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Merrill Gardens 12:15 – 3:45PM
Retirement Community Bridge: 25 Conventions
702-568-7900 B. & J. Kulic
9 – 11AM
Sun City MacDonald
British History: The Stuarts
Ranch
and Hanovers
702-270-7016
L. & D. Dameron
10AM – NOON
Beginning Conversational 10AM – NOON
French Islam: Facts and Myths
1 – 3PM
10 weeks (1/26-4/13) Abdullah 1 – 3PM
OLLI Discusses TED and
Sun City Anthem Molinaro Mental Health & Mental
more…TED 1
702-614-5800 1 – 3PM Health Disorders: Part III
(10 weeks)
1 – 3PM The Role of Religion in Berman
Carrell
Great Novels You Never American History
Knew IV Mattson
Graham
1 – 3PM
Humana Henderson Conversational Spanish,
702-269-5200 Intermediate
Fields
North Las Vegas Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
1 – 3PM 1 – 3PM
Sun City Aliante
Creative Writing Sacred Texts II
702-638-5061
Garnham Abdullah
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Spring 2015 Calendar
Date Event Time
January 9 OLLI Coordinator Orientation 9:30am
January 10 Open House 10am
January 12 – 16 Individual Class Registration Period Online
January 26 Spring Classes Begin
February 16 Washington’s Birthday Recess (No Class)
March 30 – April 3 Spring Break (No Class)
May 1 Spring Term Ends
Member Privileges
(cid:129) Unlimited access to any of our eight locations
(cid:129) Guided fi eld trips to local attractions and cultural events
(cid:129) RebelCard available for one-time $10 fee with associated benefi ts including special events and vendor discounts
(cid:129) Access to Lied Library and UNLV computer labs
(cid:129) Free admission to the Brookings Mountain West Initiative Series, Barrick Lecture Series and Exhibits, and other
UNLV lectures and speakers
(cid:129) Access to over 70 streaming “Great Courses” videos online
(cid:129) Free Wi-Fi access at the UNLV Paradise Campus
(cid:129) The opportunity to meet new friends, stimulate your mind, and continue your lifelong learning
Be Our Guest/Bring a Guest
We would like to invite non-members to join us for a study group of your choice in order to experience the OLLI program fi rst
hand. Pick a class that interests you and stop by the Information Desk at the Paradise Campus, Room 100, to pick up your
guest pass.
Already a member? Bring a friend to your next OLLI class and share your love of learning. For every registered new member
you refer, you will receive a $25 tuition credit for the following term (up to 3 credits per term). Help spread the word and start
earning your credits today.
Made Possible by The Bernard Osher Foundation
At the forefront of a national initiative, UNLV’s Division of Educational Outreach joins universities across the country
providing learning opportunities that serve the intellectual and cultural needs of retirees. We thank the Osher
Foundation for its continued support, including more than $1 million in grant and endowment funding.
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OLLI Campus Locations
1. UNLV Paradise Campus:
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851 E. Tropicana Avenue
(across from the Thomas & Mack Center)
702-774-OLLI
2. Las Ventanas Retirement Community: DEL PART
10401 W. Charleston Boulevard, Las Vegas WEBB4 RAM
702-360-2662
3. Sun City MacDonald Ranch Recreation Center: Las Vegas
2020 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Henderson 2
702-270-7016
4. Sun City Summerlin – UNLV
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Sun Shadows Community Center: Airport
8700 Del Webb Boulevard, Las Vegas
702-363-1719
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5. Sun City Aliante:
Henderson
7394 Aliante Parkway, North Las Vegas VGARLELEENY 3
702-638-5061
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6. Humana Henderson Guidance Center –
Henderson:
1000 N. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson
702-269-5200
7. Merrill Gardens Retirement Community:
1935 Paseo Verde Parkway, Henderson
702-569-7900
8. Sun City Anthem Community Center
2450 Hampton Road, Henderson
702-614-5800
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Individual Class Registration Information
In order to maximize the use of limited resources like classrooms as well as allow Coordinators to prepare for their classes in
advance, OLLI members are strongly encouraged to sign up for courses before the start of the semester.
What you need to know:
(cid:129) Online registration will open at 9am on Monday, January 12, 2015, and will close at 5pm on Friday, January 16, 2015.
(cid:129) A link to the registration system will be posted to the OLLI web site: http://olli.unlv.edu/courses starting on Monday, January 12.
(cid:129) You will not be required to log in to your account: You’ll just enter your name, email address, phone number, and then
make your class selections.
(cid:129) No registration required for Soap Box. Because of its week-to-week format, you may attend Soap Box at your convenience.
(cid:129) Registration is NOT on a fi rst come-fi rst serve basis, so feel free to register at any time that is convenient for you during
the registration period.
(cid:129) If you do not have access to a computer, you may call the Information Desk at 702 895-3394 or stop by PAR 100 for
assistance. The Information Desk staff will complete the online registration on your behalf. You may also visit the OLLI
Computer Lab during normal business hours for assistance.
(cid:129) At the conclusion of the registration period, your class selections will be processed and a confi rmation of your enrollment
will be emailed to you by the close of business on Friday, January 23, 2015. If you have not paid your membership fee
at this time, your course selections will not be processed.
(cid:129) Some classes have size limits: Whether by Coordinator preference or fi re code seating capacity, some classes will only be
able to admit a set number of students. In the case where there are more students interested in a class than the maximum
enrollment will allow, OLLI staff will conduct a lottery and randomly select which members will be enrolled in the class
and which members will be placed on a waitlist. If space becomes available, the member at the top of the waitlist will
be given the opportunity to join the class. If that member no longer wishes to enroll, we will continue down the waitlist.
(cid:129) Dropping classes/being dropped: If you are in a class and fi nd it isn’t for you, we ask that you let the Information Desk
staff know that you’d like to drop. Members enrolled in waitlisted classes who miss two consecutive weeks without notifying
the Coordinator will be automatically dropped.
Avoid the Lines at the Information Desk!
Pay Your Membership Fee by December 31, 2014
Don’t waste your time standing in line at the Information Desk. Pay your Spring 2015 membership fee by December 31,
2014 and have your parking permit and name badge sticker mailed directly to you. Pay your membership online, over the
phone [phone]), or in person at the Information Desk. If you pay your membership fee after December 31, 2014,
you’ll need to pick up your parking permit and name badge sticker at the Information Desk.
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OLLI AT UNLV LUNCH AND LEARNS
Bring a lunch and join us for a variety of “mini-sessions” in between classes.
Registration is not required for any of these lunch and learn programs.
SIT AND BE FIT (MONDAY - FRIDAY) BROWN BAG - TUESDAYS
Multiple course coordinators will present this chair exercise class, Tuesday lunch is just as exciting as Monday’s! Bring your lunch
based on the principles included in the Exercise and Physical and enjoy the 35-minute weekly program. We’ll welcome guest
Activity Guide from the National Institute on Aging. Everyone speakers who address pertinent topics, performers, or group
will be encouraged to set their own personal goals for improving discussion of an upcoming daytrip/event/or tour. Please check the
their strength, endurance, fl exibility, and balance. Resources will classroom bulletin boards, OLLI News You Can Use emails and the
include but are not limited to DVDs, books, fl iers, and articles. OLLI website OLLI.unlv.edu for the latest information about Brown
Modifi cations will be implemented as needed. Check with your Bag topics. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
doctor before beginning any exercise program.
BEGINS: Tuesday, January 27
BEGINS: Monday, January 26 TIME: 12:50PM – 1:20PM ROOM: 511
TIME: 12:50PM – 1:30PM ROOM: 401
BOOK CLUB (FIRST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH)
BROWN BAG MONDAYS - WHAT’S HAPPENING IN
Please stay tuned to OLLI at UNLV News You Can Use for club
LAS VEGAS updates.
This will be a quick overview of the Las Vegas Theater Scene, with Begins: Thursday, February 5
shows on The Strip excluded. Focus will be on community and school Time: 12:50PM – 1:30PM Room: 400
theater (LV Little Theater, NV Conservatory Theater at UNLV/CSN/
LV Academy, etc.); dance (NV Ballet, LV Contemporary Dance ROCK PAINTING CLUB: ROCKS HELPING PEOPLE
Theatre, UNLV Dance Dept., Kelly Roth and the CSN Dance Dept);
(FRIDAYS)
concerts (Philharmonic and Broadway Series at Reynolds Hall);
This club will decorate common rocks with bright colors and artistic
and events at UNLV’s Ham Hall and Doc Rondo venues. Movies
fl air to donate to various charities and non-profi ts. Artists of any
will be covered if time permits. REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED.
level are invited to take part.
BEGINS: Monday, January 26
Begins: Friday, January 30
TIME: 1:00PM – 1:30PM ROOM: 511
Time: 12:50PM – 1:30PM Room: 301
Coordinator: Dave Dameron received his degree in labor relations
from Cornell University and worked as a director in human resource
administration for 35 years. He has a lifelong interest in history and
economics. A recipient of the OLLI at UNLV Lifetime Member award,
Dave has been involved with OLLI for many years and has coordinated a
number of classes. Liz Dameron is a long time member of OLLI and former
board president. With an advanced degree in chemistry, her professional
career included two years of chemistry instruction at Ithaca College and
28 years in research at Johnson and Johnson Co.
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OLLI AT UNLV – PARADISE CAMPUS, SPRING 2015
851 E. Tropicana Avenue (cid:129) (Southeast corner of Swenson Street, across from Thomas & Mack Center)
OLLI at UNLV Information – 702-774-OLLI
MONDAY STUDY GROUPS
BEGINNING TAI CHI AND MEDITATION (151EC8002) CREATE YOUR OWN ARTIST BOOK (151EC9805)
Tai Chi is a moving meditation used for many years to increase We begin by examining two components of the artist book - its
mobility, balance, and health. In class we will do warm up exercises structure and story. Structure describes the way you access a
called Chi Gong, the Tao 29 form, and meditation. All of these story. For example, does your book have pages you turn, does it
exercises combine slow movements and controlled breathing that scroll around a cylinder, does it unfold like a map? A story may
help improve balance and reduce stress. Please wear comfortable be conveyed through images alone or combining text and images.
clothes and shoes. NO FLIP FLOPS. Limit 25 students. In this class, you will develop your story idea and you will learn
how to create a structure for your story. We will learn two basic
BEGINS: Monday, January 26
structure techniques - an accordion fold and a fl ag fold. Please do
TIME: 9:00AM – 10:00AM ROOM: 133
not purchase any supplies until after the fi rst class meeting. This
Coordinator: Joyce Asada has been a practitioner of Tai Chi since 2004.
is an 8-week course.
She studied with Sifu Billie Ann Sabala, Master Steve Baugh, and Sifu
Jeannie Sands from the Lohan School of Shaolin in Las Vegas. She is BEGINS: Monday, January 26
certifi ed to teach the Tao 29 form and Chi Gong by the Lohan School. TIME: 9:00AM – 10:45AM ROOM: 301
She also has a degree in psychology from UNLV, graduating in 2002.
Coordinator: Salley Sawyer has a B.S. in art education and a Ph.D. in
instructional design. She has conducted basket making and ceramics classes
GREAT NOVELS YOU NEVER KNEW IV (151EC9606A)
for adults and taught workshops in baker dough with both adults and
This course was designed to make compelling written stories children. Currently, Salley is passionate about printing methods especially
accessible to a wider audience through the use of matching motion chine colle, having studied printmaking with Anne Hoff at the College
picture adaptations. Background videos, histories, articles, and of Southern Nevada. Both Salley and her husband Stephen grew up in
Maine and return to the rock bound coast at least once each summer.
biographies put the original literature into historical and social
context. Chinatown is reviewed from the perspective of the early
SO WHAT’S NEW(S)? (151EC9576)
20th century politics that diverted water from the Sierras. On
the Waterfront is considered from the viewpoint of early 1950s “News is the fi rst rough draft of history.” Examine the top stories and
when the gangs ruled the New York docks. A brilliant 1990s-era important issues in the news each week as the class discusses not
Czech adaptation of Goethe’s 18th century Faust takes a hard just what, but how the media reported that news. Journalists and
look of what is means to “make a pact with the Devil.” White media insiders often join the class to talk about news coverage,
Nights is director Visconti at his surreal best, a story in which a the evolving media landscape, and the challenges of reporting
lost boyfriend arrives just in time to derail a mutually desperate unbiased news to an ever more skeptical consumer.
infatuation. We’ll take a look at Elmer Gantry from the viewpoint BEGINS: Monday, January 26
of Sinclair Lewis’s experience as a young man in the church. In TIME: 9:00AM – 10:45AM ROOM: 511
Brief Encounter the confl ict between passion and responsibility in
Coordinator: Mike Cutler spent the majority of his 35-year media career
the 1940s is compared to today’s attitudes.
as a television news director, working in cities from Nashville to Atlanta
BEGINS: Monday, January 26 to Las Vegas. His experience as a journalist and TV news executive gives
TIME: 9:00AM – 10:45AM ROOM: 512 him an insider’s perspective of what is happening in the fast-changing
world of media and journalism. A graduate of Xavier University with a
Coordinator: Neal Graham got a B.A. at Columbia University and at the
B.S. in communication arts, Mike is also a member of the OLLI at UNLV
University of Vermont, both in decidedly non-commercial English degrees.
board of directors.
He had a relatively short career in the West Virginia college system, due
to a very meager pay scale for instructors. More recently, Neal offi cially
retired after 30 years as a principal in a Manhattan commercial real
estate corporation, which cashed out in 2013. In retrospect, OLLI is a
second chance to continue with his fi rst love, teaching.
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WORKING AND PLAYING WITH DREAMS (151EC9514) PERCEPTION VS. REALITY: SHOULD YOU BELIEVE
Dreams have been shown to facilitate growth throughout the life THAT? (151EC9769)
span. In this course we’ll learn to appreciate and decode our Advertisers, politicians, religious groups, the Internet, and even our
own and other participants’ dreams in a supportive environment. friends, regularly attempt to persuade us to adopt their beliefs.
Learn about the different types of dreams, their essential links to Together we will try to ascertain the facts and evidence so that we
creativity, and the various functions dreams perform in promoting can each individually decide what to accept and what to reject.
well-being and self-discovery. Using the scientifi c method, this class will explore a different topic
BEGINS: Monday, January 26 each week. We will conduct our own experiments where possible
TIME: 9:00AM – 10:45AM ROOM: 401 and will rely on videos and readings where we can’t do the tests
ourselves. Limit 30 students.
Coordinator: Cameron Ashby Jr., M.A., LMFT (retired) is a gerontologist,
having been clinical supervisor and psychotherapist with extensive BEGINS: Monday, January 26
experience in various settings. He was trained at The Center for Healthy TIME: 11:00AM – 12:45PM ROOM: 301
Aging in Santa Monica, California, and the Los Angeles Institute and
Coordinator: Three years ago, Gail Knapp retired from a 38-year career
Society for Psychoanalytic Studies. Cameron has taught numerous seminars
teaching psychology at Mott Community College in Flint, Michigan.
and courses concerning the realities of growth and aging. He is published
She earned a B.A. from Stony Brook University in 1969, an M.A. from
in the area of gerontology and dreamwork.
Hofstra University in 1972, and a Ph.D. in psychology from Michigan
State University in 1982. In 2010 she fi nished a law degree and passed
STORYTELLING THROUGH OBJECTS (151EC9756)
the Michigan bar exam. Along the way, she also became a Professional
In each little memento you have, a story is held. Every letter, piece Registered Parliamentarian.
of jewelry, and heirloom is a physical connection to a memory, to a
moment in time that holds a precious place in your heart. Learn how GREAT DECISIONS (151EC9500)
to preserve and share these stories through your own online museum In our ever changing world, the United States faces foreign policy
of personal objects. This class teaches you how to create your own decisions everyday. This is your chance to examine and discuss
museum on Histuffy.com, document your objects and stories, add these important topics. The Great Decisions study group, returning
pictures, and share your work with friends and family near and far. for its 23rd year at UNLV under the sponsorship of The Foreign
Each class is broken into two parts. The fi rst part focuses on learning Policy Association, uses a combination of readings, videos, and
how to use Histuffy.com and helping you add content to your personal lectures to cover selected topics. In addition, guest speakers from
museum. The second part gives you the chance to share the content UNLV will visit and share their specialized expertise with the class.
you created with the other members of the class. Laptop or tablet Participation is encouraged.
recommended but not required. This is an 8-week course.
BEGINS: Monday, January 26
BEGINS: Monday, January 26 TIME: 11:00AM – 12:45PM ROOM: 512
TIME: 11:00AM – 12:45PM ROOM: 400
Coordinator: Mike Wood settled in Las Vegas and joined OLLI in 2008,
Coordinator: Brian Liebzeit is the co-founder of Histuffy.com and its director after 40 years as a rolling stone that included a career as a CPA, corporate
of operations. He has been developing internet applications since 2009, manager, and 10 years in the Marine Corps. He fi nds participation with the
and lived in Las Vegas since 2010. Launched in 2013, Histuffy.com is OLLI members in sessions on history, economics, politics, and philosophy
the result of his personal interest in helping people and organizations to be just the thing to keep “the little grey cells” active and engaged.
preserve and share their stories. Brian has a fi nance degree from the A graduate of Dartmouth College and Thunderbird School of Global
University of Wisconsin. Management, Mark Gilmore served four years in the Counterintelligence
Corps of the US Army. The Colorado native also spent 41 years in
FIVE STARS AND THEIR SCANDALS II (151EC9798A) international banking concentrating in Latin America.
This course continues from last semester where we began looking
at the careers and scandals associated with Hollywood stars. This
session the scandals will involve Katherine Hepburn, Gary Cooper,
Greta Garbo, Mickey Rooney, and Barbara Stanwyck.
BEGINS: Monday, January 26
TIME: 11:00AM – 12:45PM ROOM: 511
Coordinator: Bob Mirisch attended the Wharton School of Finance and
Commerce, University of Pennsylvania, Gould School of Law, and the
University of Southern California. He has 40+ years experience as an
executive in business and legal affairs in motion pictures and television
and began teaching OLLI fi lm classes in 2007.
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