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Tiffany GlassTiffany’s inventions created a revolution in the glassworld. After seeing the historic collection of medievalglasswork in the Victoria and Albert Museum in 1865,Louis Comfort Tiffany returned to New York Cityinspired to create something even finer. He called hisnew art glass “favrile” (derived from an Old English termmeaning hand-wrought) as it was crafted incorporatingcolor not just on the surface, but within the glassitself. We will explore images of favrile and other typesof Tiffany’s timeless glasswork, created between1878 through 1933. This class will provide a greatintroduction for those who may be visiting The CrockerMuseum’s summer exhibition on Louis Comfort Tiffany:Treasures from the Driehaus Collection.Instructor: Jerry DeCamp is a retired teacher of art studio and arthistory with more than 30 years of experience. He received bothB.A. and M.A. degrees from UC Davis. He continues to teach part time,maintains a painting and sculpture studio, and exhibits in Paris.1 ThursdayJune 112-4 p.m.194SNR103 25GalileoYou’ve Got a Friend: The Music ofCarole King and James TaylorCarole King and James Taylor are two of the perenniallegends of rock and roll. Both of them are excellentsong writers and singers. Carole King’s musical careerbegan in the late 50’s. James Taylor began recording inthe late 60s. Both have had enormous success with asubstantial number of hits; and they have collaboratedin some beautiful duets. We will listen to and discusssongs spanning their careers. As always, participationfrom class members is encouraged and essential to ourlearning and appreciation of the aesthetic of melodyand harmony produced by these two musical giants.Instructor: Larry Lobre, M.P.A., worked for decades in social servicesand was the director of professional services at UC Davis Continuingand Professional Education’s Human Services. His long-time interest inmusic includes singing and playing in various bands for many years.Lifelong learning is his passion.2 TuesdaysMay 5 & 12 10 a.m.-noon194SNR107 40GalileoFILMSTUDYCatch Me if You Can: The Con Artistin American FilmStained glass window from Tiffany’s Laurelton Hall home inOyster Bay.6A key character in the American lexicon of culturaltypes has been the con artist, in terms of motivation,tricks of manipulation and ultimate success or failure.Money is perhaps rarely the major goal, and the scopeof trickery can be limited or international in nature;the common denominator is that the villain is usuallylovable. We will examine four films based on real cases,with different effects on the ultimate victims. Listed inorder of screening: Six Degrees of Separation (1993),The Hoax (2006), I Love You Phillip Morris (2009) andCatch Me If You Can (2002).Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, UC Davis

Instructor: Rene Viargues taught a variety of classes (Art of theCinema, English, government and history) at the California MaritimeAcademy from 1974-2004. He received master’s degrees from UCBerkeley (political science) and the University of Pennsylvania, wherehe completed post-M.A. studies in the American Studies Program.4 ThursdaysApril 9-April 301-4 p.m.194SNR109 60GalileoElements of FilmWell-made films capture our senses and draw usinto different worlds or stories through the use of afascinating variety of elements or “artistic tools.” Wewill explore four elements of film through movies thatdisplay exceptional use of specific devices from thefilm maker’s tool-kit: sound, editing, color and mis enscene (loosely translated as the design aspect of a film.)Along with the plot and character development, theseelements of film contribute strongly to tell the story andenhance the narrative of any cinematic work. Moviesshown will include: The Conversation, Baby Driver, TheFall and Stranger than Fiction.Instructor: Timothy Youngs teaches broadcast journalism and videoproduction at Cosumnes Oaks High School in Elk Grove. His curriculumincludes film appreciation, which allows students to explore technicalproduction elements in creating exceptional media. He is a graduateof CSU Sacramento and holds degrees in history, music compositionand voice, as well as teaching certificates in history, arts and mediaentertainment, computer programs and music.4 WednesdaysJune 3-241-4 p.m.194SNR111 60GalileoFrench Films: Screening France andthe Female GazeIn recognition of the 100th anniversary of the 19thAmendment, we will examine films by contemporarywomen directors working in France. For years, therewere only a few French women filmmakers. Frenchcinema is still a male-dominated arena, but in recentyears we have seen the emergence of a number offemale directors. We will examine their vision, impactand art through examples of their work in short filmsand full-length features. Among the directors we willscreen will be Céline Sciamma, Rebecca Zlotowski,Katell Quillévéré, Emmanuelle Bercot, Anne Fontaine,Julie Lopes Curval, Mati Diop, Houda Benyamina andMia Hansen-Love.Instructor: Kevin Elstob is a professor of French and president of theSacramento French Film Festival. His appreciation of movies blendspedagogy and social interaction. He believes that by looking throughfilm’s virtual window, we all see something different, and that is thebeauty of cinema.4 WednesdaysMay 6-271-4 p.m.194SNR115 60GalileoDirector and screenwriter Rebecca Zlotowski.OLLI Catalog Spring 20207

Mickey Goes to War!On December 7, 1941, hours after the attack on PearlHarbor, military units moved into the Walt Disney Studioto protect nearby crucial industries like Lockheed. Warcame to the Disney Studio! In this one-day course,we will talk about the many roles Walt and his artistsplayed to help the war effort. The studio’s primaryfocus was the war and training films. We will see asampling of these films that will cover the scope ofwartime productions, such as Donald Gets Drafted,Der Fuehrer’s Face, Education for Death, Reasonand Emotion, The New Spirit, Four Methods of FlushRiveting, and Food Will Win the War.Note: These films were made in wartime, and maycontain outdated cultural depictions.Insructors: Don Peri has been a Disney historian since 1974 when hebegan working with Disney legend Ben Sharpsteen. Peri has writtenWorking With Walt, Working With Disney, co-authored a third book andis currently co-authoring a book on Disney animation directors.HISTORYThe Growth and Collapse of OneAmerican Nation—Part 2Our identity as one nation continues to be fragile, muchas it was when the Civil War began. The second partof this class will continue the exploration of what itmeans to be an American, focusing on politics afterthe generation of the founding fathers. This will includethe presidencies of John Quincy Adams and AndrewJackson and how the issue of slavery leads to the riseof the abolitionists.Instructor: Don Fraser has taught numerous history courses for OLLI.He is the author of The Emergence of One American Nation about thefounding of the United States. He has a bachelor’s degree in politicalscience and a master’s degree in public policy and administration.Michael Troyan has a master’s in library and information science. Hewas a historian at The Walt Disney Company archives and collaborated on2 Tuesdaysa number of Disney-related books including: Disney A to Z, The Disney194SNR500Villains, The Disney Poster Book, and the Ultimate Disney Trivia book series.1 ThursdayJune 181-4 p.m.194SNR118 25GalileoRecent German CinemaWe will view several outstanding German films fromthe last few years. Titles will include Gundermann, thebiopic of an East German singer/songwriter and heavyequipment operator; The Rest of My Life, a youngGerman living in San Francisco loses everything andbegins his life again on returning home; I’m Off Then,a famous entertainer has a break-down on stage anddecides to change his life by walking the pilgrimageroute in Spain; and Mountain Miracle, a young womanwill not accept the fact that she has asthma and afterher parents leave her off at a clinic in the mountains allhell breaks loose. All films will have English subtitles.May 19 & May 26 10 a.m.-noon 40“I often compareOLLI with mydecision to applyand join PeaceCorps. Both havebeen life changing inindescribable ways.”- Charlotte L.Instructor: Paul Grant has taught German at International House forthe last 13 years.4 FridaysMay 1-221-4 p.m.194SNR120 60Galileo8GalileoOsher Lifelong Learning Institute, UC Davis

LITERATUREANDPHILOSOPHYSeven (Human) Wonders of theAncient WorldSeven major figures from the ancient world—four Greekand three Roman, will be featured. Their lives will bediscussed in relation to the influences they had onthe whole of Western Civilization. Some may be quitefamiliar to those attending (e.g. Julius Caesar), butothers less so (e.g. Themistocles). All however, madeenormous contributions to the world in which we live.Instructor: Barbara Drushell has degrees in classics (Greek and Latinlanguage and literature) from Douglass College and from Harvard.She was a teaching fellow at Harvard and an instructor at Ohio StateUniversity. Drushell continued her career as a lecturer in English,specializing in writing and poetry, at CSU Bakersfield.2 MondaysApril 6 & 132-4 p.m.194SNR505 40GalileoThe History of an Ideal: The MasterTeacher of Ancient Rome, Quintilian,Speaks to the Modern WorldThis course is not only about a hero of Westernlanguage development. It also traces the history ofa humane idea, which has silently affected Westerncivilization at various times over the past two thousandyears. In the year 95 CE Marcus Fabius Quintilianuspublished at Rome a massive 700,000-word work hetitled Institutio Oratoria (Education of the Orator), whichlaid out a comprehensive learning program from cradleto retirement. His aim was the training of The IdealOrator—the vir bonus dicendi peritus, or “Good ManSpeaking Well.” This concept has direct relevance tomodern education, as well as citizen engagement inpublic affairs.Instructor: James “Jerry” Murphy, a UC Davis emeritus, regardshimself as an inquisitive student of human language use, in both itshistorical and present tenses. He has written or edited 24 books onvarious aspects of rhetoric and literature, some of which have beentranslated into Spanish, Italian, Polish, Korean and Chinese.1 ThursdayJune 410 a.m.-noon194SNR406 25GalileoStatue of Themistocles, c. 524-459 BCPortrait of Marcus Fabius QuintilianusOLLI Catalog Spring 20209

Memoirs: A Writing WorkshopThe legacy of your personal stories has great value toyour family, of course, and to other people, too. Severalmemoirs and stand-alone memoir stories have beenpublished out of this class, which operates like awriter’s workshop. Every week, participants will writea three- to four-page memoir piece or personal essay.They will receive feedback and ideas on grammar andpunctuation, story structure and the use of literarytechnique. Everyone also has the opportunity to readtwo or more of their stories to the class for a more indepth critiquing session. Please come join us on thememoirist’s journey where we make meaning, and art, ofour life experience.Instructor: Kit Kirkpatrick holds a Life Teaching Credential in Englishfrom UC Davis and an M.A. in communication studies from CSUSacramento. She earned a living as a commercial writer producing presskits, feature stories, pitch letters and other marketing materials onbehalf of her clients.Summer Stories Returned, ChapterTwo: A Literary Discussion GroupAs outlined in the description for Chapter One, thissession will be a continuation of the same reading/discussing format. The class may be taken independentof the first session and will feature the second half ofThe Best American Short Stories of 2019, edited byAnthony Doerr. The lively discussion never wains withthe ongoing mid-summer July days; it just gets hotter (ina good way).Instructor: Rene Viargues (see below)4 TuesdaysJuly 7-282-4 p.m.194SNR423 60GalileoWomen of the BibleThe Bible has had immeasurable influence on Westernculture. It is a series of stories about people and theirall-too-human successes, failures and conflicts. It is8 TuesdaysApril 14-June 212:30-3:30 p.m.surprising that the patriarchal culture of biblical times194SNR400 75Davis Arts Center—Studio Cdepicts many stories about women, but they are foundin every aspect and station in life. The Bible describesqueens and commoners, heroines and harlots, lovingwives and scheming plotters, those who followed theirfaith and those who denied it. The first three sessionsof this course will concern a selection of women fromIt’s that time of year again! We will gather each weekthe Old Testament. Some are well known: Naomi, Ruth,to examine two or three short stories from The BestAmerican Short Stories of 2019, edited by Anthony Doerr. Ester, Sarah and Delilah. Others such as Deborah andTamarind are less familiar but still important in the biblicalAs in years past, students should be looking forward toepic. The final session will discuss the leading womenthe lively talk each week. Participants may sign up forof the New Testament and include Mary (Jesus’ mother)both Chapter One and Two (in July) or just one session,Mary Magdalene, Elizabeth, Martha, Herodias anddepending on your vacation plans.Salome. No class on May 25.Required Supplemental Reading: The Best AmericanInstructor: Germaine Hupe is a Phi Betta Kappa graduate of UC DavisShort Stories of 2019, edited by Anthony Doerr,and holds a master’s degree from Claremont Graduate School. Teachingpublished by Mariner Books, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.Summer Stories Returned, ChapterOne: A Literary Discussion GroupInstructor: Rene Viargues taught a variety of classes (Art of the Cinema,English, government and history) at the California Maritime Academyfrom 1974-2004. He received master’s degrees from UC Berkeley(political science) and the University of Pennsylvania, wherehe completed post-M.A. studies in the American Studies Program.4 TuesdaysJune 9-302-4 p.m.194SNR422 60Galileo10at Winters High School for many years, she introduced courses in Britishand World Literature, Shakespeare and Mythology. In 2019 she wasinducted into the Winters Joint Unified School District Hall of Fame.4 MondaysMay 4-June 12-4 p.m.194SNR401 60Unitarian—Social HallOsher Lifelong Learning Institute, UC Davis

Rick Becker spent 30 years as a U.S. Foreign Service officer, residingin Romania, Brazil, Ecuador, Nicaragua and Panama, as well as thewilds of Washington, DC. He specialized in Latin-American and EasternEuropean affairs during his diplomatic career with the U.S. StateDepartment. He has received numerous commendations and has heldseveral university faculty positions.Writing GamesWriting can be joyful, tapping into your sense of play,reveling in words. Join the fun for two weeks of writinggames, encompassing individual and joint explorationsof the process of writing: prewriting, drafting andediting. This course is taught by an experienced writer,editor and teacher of writing. Prerequisite: love of words. 8 TuesdaysInstructor: Robbie Fanning taught upper division nonfiction writing atSan Jose State University and worked in publishing, editing 121 booksand writing 12. She has a degree in writing/publishing and a master’sin instructional design. She and her husband run WritingBuddies.org inDavis. She loves to write and teach writing.2 MondaysJune 22 & 2910 a.m.-noon194SNR407 40GalileoPOLITICSAND CURRENTEVENTSThe Atlantic at the PacificThis is an ongoing weekly class based on articlesfrom The Atlantic magazine. Course leaders willselect relevant and provocative material for in-depthclass exploration and discussion. Subjects coveredwill include politics, foreign and domestic policy,energy and the environment, religion, the arts, travel,technology, economics and business—and much more.Come prepared for lively and engaging conversationsabout current topics. Limited enrollment.Instructors: Brenda Turner is the former chairperson of the OLLIcurriculum committee. She was a speech pathologist and specialeducation teacher for the Yolo County Office of Education for 27 years,where she also served as a staff coordinator and mentor-teacher. Sheholds degrees in linguistics from UC Davis and speech pathology fromCSU Sacramento.194SNR200April 7-May 262-4 p.m. 75GalileoCrossroads AmericaThe 2020 Presidential elections are looming large onthe American political landscape with its upcomingnumerous primaries, caucuses, debates, conventionsand of course the national election. However, thiselection is much more than the sum of the parts. A verydivided America is now facing a historic crossroad, andfor many more Americans the Constitutional stakescould not be any higher. This discussion group willprovide a safe forum to review and discuss all theelection related news. Our discussions will focus oncandidates’ policies and their character as well as howthey navigate the rapids of public perception, the newsmedia, polling, campaign ads, opposition party dirtytricks, social media and potential political curve balls yetto be revealed.Instructors: Bill Baxter is a retired deputy chief and served 38 yearsin fire and wildland management positions with both CAL FIRE andthe U.S. Forest Service. He received a degree in forestry and resourcemanagement from UC Berkeley in 1976. Politics, history and socialjustice issues are keen areas of personal interest for Bill.Charlotte Lucero, M.S.W., retired from the UC Davis School of Medicine in2002, joined the Peace Corps and lived in Ecuador for two years. Inspiredby that experience, she completed a master’s degree in social work in2010 at San Jose State University. She is an adjunct professor/fieldinstructor for CSU Sacramento’s Department of Social Work.8 WednesdaysApril 8-May 2710 a.m.-noon194SNR209 75GalileoOLLI Catalog Spring 202011

Donald Trump and PersuasivePolitical RhetoricAs a candidate and President of the United States,Donald Trump has implemented a strategy ofpublic persuasion that has proven to be both highlycontroversial and remarkably successful. His speechhas divided the country and simultaneously a

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