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O S H E R L I F E L O N G L E A R N I N G I N S T I T U T E | 18 | S P R I N G 2 0 2 1 C O U R S E C ATA L O G Class Details THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN DESCRIPTION: New Jersey born singer- songwriter Bruce Springsteen (b. 1949) has rocked audiences worldwide since his breakout album Born To Run (1975) and was catapulted into superstardom with Born In The U.S.A. (1984) when he challenged an American patriotism that negelcted America's Vietnam veterans. Since then Springsteen, a self-proclaimed lapsed Catholic, has championed social justice while singing out on behalf of refugees, migrants, AIDS victims, day la- borers, the chronically poor, and other oppressed groups. This course off ers a close examination of Springsteen's lyrics and music (ca 1970 to 2020), explores his Catholic background, and discusses how these intersect with Christ's instruction to take care of "the least of these" (Matthew 25:40). Session 1: Making the Sacred Pro- fane and the Profane Sacred; Session 2: "And I believe in the Promised Land"; and Session 3: "There's a New World Coming, I can see the light." Join us, listen, and expe- rience for yourself "the power, the glory, (and) the ministry of rock 'n' roll" in Spring- steen's music. INSTRUCTOR: Spencer Allen DAY/DATE: Tuesdays, 2/9/21 - 2/23/21 (3) TIME: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM FORMAT: Virtual LOCATION: Via Zoom COST: $35 OLLI Member $50 Non-OLLI Member COUNTERING MISINFORMATION BY BETTER UNDERSTANDING THE SCIENCE OF CLIMATE CHANGE DESCRIPTION: Climate change science has evolved from physical and biological scientifi c knowledge acquired over cen- turies. There is broad consensus among researchers of the causes and potential impacts of climate change to our society. Yet, it's one branch of natural sciences that is often discredited and misinformation abounds. In this course, Katia Fernandes, Assistant Professor of Geosciences at the U of A, gives an introduction to climate change science and how a warming world can impact society. Both areas will be pre- sented along with common misconcep- tions that can cloud our interpretation of facts. INSTRUCTOR: Katia Fernandes DAY/DATE: Friday, 2/12/21 (1) TIME: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM FORMAT: Virtual LOCATION: via Zoom COST: $25 OLLI Member $40 Non-OLLI Member THE RISE AND ESTABLISHMENT OF WESTERN CHRISTENDOM DESCRIPTION: Join Phil Butin, Co-Pas- tor of First United Presbyterian Church in Fayetteville, as he examines and dis- cusses the worship, practices and be- liefs of major branches of the Christian movement from the rise of Constantine to the papacy of Leo the Great. INSTRUCTOR: Philip W. Butin DAY/DATE: Fridays, 2/12/21 - 2/26/21 (3) TIME: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM FORMAT: Hybrid LOCATION: Drake COST: $35 OLLI Member $50 Non-OLLI Member ADVENTURES IN SUSTAINABILITY DESCRIPTION: Sustainability is the capacity of a closed system, such as our planet, to continue its existence in per- petuity. It is the ability to meet our own needs, without diminishing future gen- erations ability to meet theirs as well. Ad- ventures in Sustainability is a seven-class course, brought to you by Steve Miskiel, an Interim Director for Eureka Springs Parks and Recreation. In this course he explores various facets of sustainability. Topics that will be covered in the course are as follows: What is Sustainability and why is it essential; How unsustainable is our current paradigm; Permaculture is one roadmap to sustainability; Sustain- able food systems; Sustainable housing; Sustainable energy and transportation; An examination of cultures that have col- lapsed, and a few that have survived; Con- clusion and a call to action. INSTRUCTOR: Steve Miskiel DAY/DATE: Saturday, 2/13/21 - 3/27/21 (7) TIME: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM FORMAT: Virtual LOCATION: via Zoom COST: $65 OLLI Member $80 Non-OLLI Member ANCIENT WISDOM FOR THE MODERN WORLD DESCRIPTION: Cautionary tales and pieces of advice exist today in children's books, movies, and games to teach them valuable lessons they can start using at a young age. Children learn things like to never give up, that there is always a way, to never underestimate them- selves, and many more lessons that help them grow into confi dent and successful adults. This is not a new concept; civiliza- tions have been doing this for centuries! In this course Joshua Bland, the Director of Missions and Outreach at First Church of Springdale, will explore a classic col- lection of Roman proverbs used to teach children. Together we will seek to under- stand what these sayings meant to their original audience and what we can learn from them today. INSTRUCTOR: Joshua Bland DAY/DATE: Mondays, 2/15/21 - 3/1/21 (3) TIME: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM FORMAT: Hybrid LOCATION: Drake COST: $39 OLLI Member $54 Non-OLLI Member ZOOM-THE BASICS & SOME PRO TIPS DESCRIPTION: Videoconferencing al- lows us to connect "live" during a time when we are all staying at home. This technology creates a space for social con- nections, entertainment and continued learning. Zoom is the platform used by OLLI for all courses delivered remotely. This 1 to 1.5 hour live stream session will cover the basics of Zoom – a popular, free videoconferencing platform. The basic functionality of the platform along with a walk through all Zoom features and a few pro-tips will help you to engage in your remote OLLI sessions and get the most out of your classes. The presenter will remain on Zoom with you until all your questions are answered. INSTRUCTOR: Alishia Ferguson DAY/DATE: Monday, 2/15/21 (1) TIME: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM FORMAT: Virtual LOCATION: Via Zoom COST: FREE OLLI Member FREE Non-OLLI Member VINCENT! DESCRIPTION: Van Gogh is among the world's most well-known and influential artists. What makes his works so engag- ing? Was he a madman or a genius? Are the stories about Van Gogh fact or fic- tion? This course offers a brief but broad overview of his life and works, and a hands-on opportunity to try his tech- niques. We will virtually tour the Van Gogh Museum, explore Vincent's use of emotion and his fascination with Japa- nese art, examine his tumultuous rela- tionship with the artist Paul Gauguin, and discuss the famous "ear incident." The class will then attempt Van Gogh's basic techniques for drawing sunflow- ers, with instructor demonstration. Vin- cent was also famous for his many self- portraits, so students can give that a try, too. Paper, pencil and charcoal will be pro- vided. INSTRUCTOR: Teresa Bevis DAY/DATE: Tuesday, 2/16/21 (1) TIME: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM FORMAT: In person only LOCATION: Drake COST: $35 OLLI Member $50 Non-OLLI Member FORMAT KEY | = In-Person Only | = Virtual Only | = Choice of In-Person or Virtual