OLLI Discussion Groups
Enjoy participating in stimulating conversation! Discussions are
conducted in conjunction with a lecture series on DVD and facilitated
by a discussion leader.
Chaos
Chaos continues! The second half of the DVD series presented by Professor
Steven Strogatz of Cornell University moves from Foundation to Application
of chaos theory and its impact on our daily lives; for example, in predicting
weather, etc. Jeffrey Jones, OLLI Member hosts these DVD series lectures
and discussions. He welcomes continuing students from the fall and new
students this spring to join him in his quest for understanding the many
facts of Chaos.
Facilitator: Jeffrey Jones, OLLI Member,
6 Mondays, February 6, 13, 20, 27; March 5, 12 • 10:00 am - Noon
Extended Education Building, EE - 1205
Fee: $15
NLLL 410 Section 01, Course No. 22610
How to Listen to and Understand Opera
What is opera? Is it music or a play? How long has it existed and how has
it changed throughout it lifetime. What are the different periods and what
makes each period different for the one before and the one after? Why do
opera singers sing loudly? Was this always the case? These are some of the
things we will try to answer during the course.
Discussions and conducted in conjunction with lecture series on DVDs.
We follow each DVD lecture with lively discussion, including asking
questions, seeking answers, and sharing knowledge and experiences.
Instructor: Rodger Hamrick, BA History (Music Minor); MBA
6 Mondays, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; May 14 • 1:30 am - 3:30 pm
Extended Education building, EE – 1209
Fee: $15
NLLL 152, Section 01, Course No. 22561
The Thursday Morning Book Club
A reading and discussion group
Free to OLLI Members
Members of the OLLI Ambassadors and Curriculum Committee agreed to
lead the discussion on favorite books they have read and would like to share
with others. We hope to entice many of you to join us and in turn share
your favorite books in subsequent Fall and Spring semesters. Discussion,
of course, may go in many directions, and will be left to the interest of the
group. However, some questions that may peak interest are: How well has
the author made her/his point(s), What surprised you about a character(s) or
the ending, How does the story relate to today’s ideas and life in the United
States?, etc.
In order for you to have time to access the books and read, we begin in mid
February and end in May. We will talk over light refreshments (bring your
favorite beverage and OLLI ambassador will bring a snack) from
10:00am - 12 noon .We hope you like our selection of readings:
Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie
February 16, 2012, 10am-12noon
Discussion leader, Frankie Stewart
Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
March 1, 2012, 10am-12noon
Discussion leader, Mary Cruise
The Good Earth by Pearl Buck
March 15, 2012, 10am-12noon
Discussion leader, Eula Slater
The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency by McCall Smith
March 29, 2012, 10a-12noon
Discussion leader, Valerie Dingwall
The Help by Kathryn Stockbett
May 3, 2012, 10a-12noon
Discussion leaders, Eula Slater & Mary Cruise
Sherlock Holmes and The Speckled Band by Arthur Conan Doyle
May 17, 2012
Discussion Leader, Frankie Stewart
6 Thursdays, February 16; March 1, 15 and 29; and May 3 and 17
10:00am - 12:00noon
Extended Education Building, EE - 1205
Free (OLLI members must register)
NLLL 154 Section 01, Course No. 22563