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OSHER LIFELONG
LEARNING INSTITUTE
Fall Seminar Catalog
September 19-November 4, 2022
Online Registration Begins August 8, 2022
OSHER
LIFELONG
LEARNING
INSTITUTE
Celebrating 28 Years of Lifelong Learning!
CONTENTS
About Us
UDOLLI Information 3-4
Index by Topic 5-6
Index by Format 7-8
Dates to Remember 45
Thank You Contributors 46
Memorials 46
Friends and Financial Supporters 47
Administration 47
Map 53
What We’re Offering
Seminars 9-44
UDOLLI At Night 41-43
UDOLLI Special Program Seminar 44
Seminar Calendar 55-56
Join Us!
Membership Information 3-4
Connecting Generations & Cultures 50
Other Continuing Education Programs at UD 48-49
Registration and Related Information 51
Registration Procedures 52
Registration Form 56
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OSHER
LIFELONG
LEARNING
WELCOME TO THE OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING
INSTITUTE
INSTITUTE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (UDOLLI) began 28 years ago as the University of Dayton
Institute for Learning in Retirement or UDILR. Since 2004, we have been proud members of
the Osher Lifelong Learning Network, a group of more than 100 institutes across the country
dedicated to meeting the needs of adult learners over 50 years of age who wish to gather for the
joy of learning and personal fulfillment.
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
The purpose of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Dayton is to offer
adults 50 years or better a wide variety of seminars based on the peer-learning concept and
designed to be intellectually stimulating in an informal and noncompetitive environment.
We are a vibrant community
We are adults with wide-ranging interests in art, current events, health and fitness, history,
literature, music, religion and science. A curriculum committee works with the Executive Director
of Special Programs and Continuing Education to select our curriculum on the basis of member
requests, the expertise of moderators, variety, and balance. Moderators include University of
Dayton (UD) professors and community professionals who lead peer-to-peer informal lecture
and discussion seminars that typically meet once a week for two hours, for three to eight weeks.
Our seminars are noncredit
There are neither tests nor grades, nor educational requirements. Participation is essential,
ranging from keeping up with assigned readings and contributing to seminar discussion to
sharing the results of one’s own research. A majority of our seminars are held on the University
of Dayton River Campus in Daniel J. Curran Place, 1700 South Patterson; others are on the
UD main campus with a few at off-site locations, such as the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery.
The map on page 53 identifies the location of Daniel J. Curran Place and other UD buildings.
UDOLLI is a cooperative venture
We rely on the contributions and participation, both in seminars and out, of each member.
Members assist the Executive Director of Special Programs and Continuing Education by
moderating seminars, coordinating lecture series, leading small group discussions, organizing
activities and volunteer projects, serving on the board of advisors and committees, acting as
seminar liaisons, helping in the office and volunteering for all other tasks that keep us going.
Becoming a member of UDOLLI is easy
Registering for seminars is simple and convenient. Page 52 gives complete registration
information and procedures. Once you register for a seminar, you automatically become
a UDOLLI participating member for the current academic year. The term of membership
conforms to the academic calendar, beginning in September and ending in June.
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Friends of the Institute are individuals who donate $80 or more each year to support UDOLLI’s
goals; Life Members are individuals making a one-time donation of $2,000 or more; and
Distinguished Service Life Members are individuals giving UDOLLI extraordinary service.
Life and Distinguished Members may attend seminars at no cost.
We are part of the University of Dayton’s Office of Special Programs and Continuing Education,
which is directed by Julie Mitchell and sponsors lifelong learning and professional development
programs. Founded in 1994 as the University of Dayton Institute for Learning in Retirement,
we have grown from the original 98 members to more than 2,000 members.
Enjoy member benefits
As a UDOLLI member, you are invited to participate in UDOLLI activities and related continuing
education-sponsored events such as the Duane W. Chapman Senior Symposium, Senior Fellows
undergraduate audit program, New Horizons Music, Dayton Celebration Chorus and University
programs. Pages 38-39 give more information about these programs.
As a UD community member, you are invited to participate in UD-sponsored activities such as
lectures, recitals, and art and cultural events, and enjoy campus privileges such as Roesch Library
and the RecPlex (membership fee required). You’re welcome to shop at the UD bookstore and eat
at the campus coffee bars or Riverview Cafe, Curran Place. For identification, you’ll use your name
badge received upon registering for your first seminar.
You may qualify for a grant
If you meet certain financial criteria, you may qualify for a UDOLLI grant, entitling you to enjoy
all UDOLLI member benefits and attend seminars at no cost or a reduced cost. Please contact
Julie Mitchell at jmitchell1@udayton.edu, or call the office of Special Programs and Continuing
Education at 937-229-2605 for additional information. All requests are confidential.
Are you interested in moderating a seminar?
UDOLLI is grateful to its volunteer moderators who share their knowledge and provide a
comprehensive curriculum. Moderators become Friends of the Institute for the academic year
in which they teach. They and their spouses can enjoy member benefits and may attend seminars
during the year at no cost. If you are interested in learning more about becoming a moderator,
Julie Mitchell will be happy to talk with you. Call Special Programs and Continuing Education
at 937-229-2605 or 937-229-2347 for more information.
UDOLLI Privileges
Your UDOLLI nametag gives you access to:
• University Libraries
• The RecPlex (membership fee required)
• UD bookstore
Call 937-229-2347 for more information.
For questions and additional information
UDOLLI is interested in helping you attain your lifelong learning goals. To read our catalog online,
visit go.udayton.edu/UDOLLI. For more information or to be added to our mailing list, please call
the office of Special Programs and Continuing Education at 937-229-2605 or 937-229-2347.
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INDEX BY TOPIC
Art and Photography Finance and Economics
Beginning Zentangle..............................................11 Women and Investing NEW................................33
Shutterfly................................................................. 16 What Is Bitcoin? ZOOM.......................................43
An Engineer Learns About Art...........................26
Health, Wellness and Exercise
So What do I do Now?........................................... 31
Living Younger Longer: Movement,
Worth a Second Look ZOOM..............................35 Nutrition and Additional Strategies for
Techniques for Making Beautiful Healthy Aging NEW.............................................. 17
Greeting Cards.......................................................36 Coping With Life II: The Unconscious,
Art Quilts for Fun and Puns NEW......................38 Dreams and Resilience NEW ZOOM................22
A Small Collection of Japanese Autumn Distance Walks Through
Woodblock Prints..................................................43 Kettering NEW.......................................................24
Knowing Your Worth: To Be and Become
Computers and Digital Technology Your Best Self, Part II NEW ZOOM...................27
Windows 11 Basics NEW ZOOM........................ 16 Functional Medicine — The Healthcare
iPhone and iPad NEW.......................................... 18 Provider’s Role NEW............................................38
Google Tools: Drive, Calendar, Docs, Effective Communication With Your
Sheets, Slides, Maps NEW ZOOM......................32 Healthcare Provider NEW ZOOM.................... 40
The Opioid Drug Crisis......................................... 41
Current Events, Law and Politics
Civil Discourse and How to Achieve It.............. 13 History and Social Sciences
An Epidemic Within the Pandemic: Nightmare Behind the Wheel: More Auto
Substance Use/Mental Health Disorder.......... 18 Drama in Black and White NEW........................ 12
Great Decisions 2022 NEW ZOOM.................. 20 Greatest Speeches in American
History ZOOM........................................................ 13
Renewing Our Constitutional
Democracy NEW...................................................25 The Influenza Pandemic of 1918-1919
NEW......................................................................... 14
Talk With the Chief...............................................25
Prelude to Civil War NEW................................... 18
War between Ukraine and Russia and
Its Consequences NEW ZOOM..........................43 Napoleon ZOOM.................................................... 21
Genealogy Is Fun: How to Get Started
Film and Theater and Some Tips for Getting Further....................22
Among the Best Films of Gene Important But Unfamiliar Speeches in
Tierney NEW............................................................9 American History NEW......................................23
Eight Perfect Murders NEW................................11 The Death of Democracy, Part III
Sam’s Favorite TV Westerns NEW..................... 12 NEW ZOOM............................................................27
Non-Jewish Comedians: The Gentiles Myths and Legends NEW....................................29
Strike Back NEW.................................................. 20 MetroParks and Dayton History:
Congress Investigates Hollywood: An Intertwined Adventure NEW...................... 30
The Red Scare 1947-1952.....................................29 Exploring Aviation History at the National
Museum of the United States Air Force............32
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INDEX BY TOPIC (CONTINUED)
History and Social Sciences (Continued) The Development of Country Music:
Presidents of the United States: Nixon The First 50 Years 1920-1970..............................24
to Biden NEW.........................................................32 Classical Music, Part II......................................... 31
The Ohio Gang — The World of the Learn to Play Guitar..............................................34
Harding Administration: A Historical
Tragedy NEW.........................................................35 Psychology
A Multifarious Series............................................35 Taking Charge: Level II NEW ZOOM.................11
A Villain to the Core: The Astonishing, Taking Charge: Secrets of Healthy
Treacherous Career of General James Aging, Level I ZOOM............................................. 17
Wilkinson, Commanding General of the
U.S. Army NEW .....................................................37 Religion and Philosophy
An Adoptee’s Search for Her Biological Jesus in John’s Gospel, Part 1 ZOOM................ 17
Parents NEW..........................................................38
Debunking Myths About Islam: A
Martin Luther and the Reformation.................39 Journey From Fiction to Fact ZOOM...............24
History of the Dayton Foundation.................... 40 Christian History Through the Eighth
1890: A Watershed Year in America Century, Part I ZOOM..........................................34
NEW ZOOM............................................................ 41
Science
Our American Journey: The African
American Experience in America..................... 44 Archaeology 101: Adventures Into Our
Human Past NEW..................................................22
Language Pathways to a Regenerative Future...................26
Communication: Tools to Improve Basic
Skills NEW ZOOM................................................. 19 Travel, Sports and Leisure
Spanish Survival Fun ZOOM...............................36 Dining in Dayton Sampler...................................10
More Travel Adventures 2022............................ 19
Literature and Writing
Behind the Scenes of University of
Exploring Modern Poetry NEW...........................9 Dayton Athletics.................................................... 21
24 Classic American Stories NEW ZOOM....... 15 Grilling & Barbecuing — BarBQue
Edgar Allan Poe Examined NEW ZOOM.........29 U ZOOM...................................................................26
Much Ado About Nothing NEW.........................33 No Bubbles — Still Wine NEW............................27
Fall Season Favorites........................................... 30
Music
Football 101 NEW..................................................37
America’s Songs of Patriotism and
Protest NEW.............................................................9 Advanced Football Strategies NEW..................37
The Guitar in Our Lives........................................ 13 Recreational Bicycle Touring in Europe..........39
The History of Jazz Piano NEW......................... 14 Great Smoky Mountains: The Heritage,
the History, the People NEW............................. 40
Greatest Albums NEW.........................................23
Health QiGong – Eight Pieces of
Brocade.................................................................... 41
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INDEX BY FORMAT Myths and Legends NEW
Congress Investigates Hollywood: The Red Scare
1947-1952
In-person MetroParks and Dayton History: An Intertwined
Adventure NEW
Among the Best Films of Gene Tierney NEW
Fall Season Favorites
America’s Songs of Patriotism and Protest NEW
So What Do I Do Now?
Exploring Modern Poetry NEW
Classical Music, Part II
Dining in Dayton Sampler
Exploring Aviation History at the National Museum
Eight Perfect Murders NEW
of the United States Air Force
Beginning Zentangle
Presidents of the United States: Nixon to Biden
Nightmare Behind the Wheel: More Auto Drama NEW
in Black and White NEW
Much Ado About Nothing NEW
Sam’s Favorite TV Westerns NEW
Women and Investing NEW
Civil Discourse and How to Achieve It
Learn to Play Guitar
The Guitar In Our Lives
The Ohio Gang — The World of the Harding
The History of Jazz Piano NEW Administration: A Historical Tragedy NEW
The Influenza Pandemic of 1918-1919 NEW A Multifarious Series
Shutterfly Techniques for Making Beautiful Greeting Cards
Living Younger Longer: Movement, Nutrition and Football 101 NEW
Additional Strategies for Healthy Aging NEW
A Villain to the Core: The Astonishing, Treacherous
Prelude to Civil War NEW Career of General James Wilkinson, Commanding
An Epidemic Within the Pandemic: Substance General of the U.S. Army NEW
Use/Mental Health Disorder Advanced Football Strategies
iPhone and iPad NEW Art Quilts for Fun and Puns NEW
More Travel Adventures 2022 An Adoptee’s Search for Her Biological Parents
Non-Jewish Comedians: The Gentiles Strike NEW
Back NEW Functional Medicine – The Healthcare Provider’s
Behind the Scenes of University of Dayton Role NEW
Athletics Recreational Bicycle Touring In Europe
Archaeology 101: Adventures Into Our Human Martin Luther and The Reformation
Past NEW
History of the Dayton Foundation
Genealogy Is Fun: How to Get Started and
Great Smoky Mountains: The Heritage, the History
Some Tips for Getting Further
and the People NEW
Greatest Albums NEW
Effective Communication with Your Healthcare
American History NEW Provider Will Result in Better Care for You NEW
Autumn Distance Walks Through Kettering NEW Health QiGong – Eight Pieces of Brocade
The Development of Country Music, The Opioid Drug Crisis – Understanding and
The First 50 Years: 1920-1970 Intervention
Renewing Our Constitutional Democracy NEW A Small Collection of Japanese Woodblock Prints
Talk With the Chief Our American Journey: The African American
An Engineer Learns About Art Experience in America
Pathways to a Regenerative Future NEW
No Bubbles — Still Wine NEW
7 | Osher Fall 2022 Seminars | L E A R N I N G I S F O R E V E RINDEX BY FORMAT (CONTINUED) ZOOM Taking Charge: Level II NEW Greatest Speeches in American History 24 Classic American Stories NEW Windows 11 Basics NEW Taking Charge: Secrets of Healthy Aging, Level I Jesus in John’s Gospel, Part 1 Communication: Tools to Improve Basic Skills NEW Great Decisions 2022 NEW Napoleon Coping With Life II: The Unconscious, Dreams and Resilience NEW Debunking Myths About Islam: A Journey From Fiction to Fact Grilling & Barbecuing — BarBQue U The Death of Democracy, Part III NEW Knowing Your Worth: To Be and Become Your Best Self, Part II NEW Edgar Allan Poe Examined NEW Google Tools: Drive, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Maps NEW Christian History, Through the Eighth Century, Part I Worth a Second Look Spanish Survival Fun 1890: A Watershed Year in America NEW Effective Communication With Your Healthcare Provider Will Result in Better Care for You What Is Bitcoin? War between Ukraine and Russia and Its Consequences NEW 8 | Osher Fall 2022 Seminars | L E A R N I N G I S F O R E V E R
MONDAY SEMINARS
Among the Best Films of Gene Tierney NEW
This seminar will examine both her professional and personal life. The film list includes:
1. Laura
2. Leave Her to Heaven
3. Whirlpool
4. Where the Sidewalk Ends
5. Night and the City
6. Son of Fury
6 Mondays, September 19-October 24
9:30-11:30 a.m., Daniel J. Curran Place
Michael McFadden has a B.S. in education (’67) and an M.A. in history (’71), both from the
University of Dayton. He taught English and social studies at Chaminade High School in Dayton from
1967 to 1973 and was a trainer at Metropolitan Insurance from 1979 to 1984. As a film buff, he has seen
thousands of movies, including just about every film Gene Tierney made. This will be the tenth seminar
Michael has moderated for UDOLLI.
America’s Songs of Patriotism and Protest NEW
We will hear the songs that defined the wars that America has fought such as “Over There,” “Dixie,”
“The Battle Hymn of the Republic” and many more. The seminar will include folk songs by Guthrie,
Pete Seeger, Kingston Trio, Joan Baez, Peter, Paul and Mary, Dylan and more. One session will
focus on Dylan’s change from folk song to folk rock. Other groups will include the Byrds, Simon &
Garfunkel, and Donovan. The seminar will explain the role of music in inspiring social conscious
through American History.
6 Mondays, September 19-October 24
9:30-11:30 a.m., Daniel J. Curran Place
Gary Ruff has moderated many seminars for UDOLLI, especially on rock and roll. He has over 5,000
45 rpm records. He is a retired teacher with degrees from Wright State University and University of
Dayton. Gary has moderated seminars on doo-wop, Bob Dylan, The Beach Boys and folk rock.
Exploring Modern Poetry NEW
This seminar will engage participants in the reading and understanding of poems by several well-
known, respected authors, and is likely to include Louise Gluck (recent winner of the Nobel Prize),
Yusef Komunyakaa (winner of the Pulitzer Prize), Joy Harjo (recent Poet Laureate of the United
States), Dana Gioia (poet in residence at the University of Southern California), along with one of
our local poets from the Dayton area.
Seminar goals:
1. To give detailed readings of poems by several authors for understanding
2. To examine the poems according to certain techniques, categories and criteria
3. To make personal connections to the ideas and images presented in the poems
4. To make connections between the poems and contemporary issues
5. To help participants become independent readers/interpreters of poetry
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6 Mondays, September 19-October 24
9:30-11:30 a.m., Daniel J. Curran Place
Jim Brooks earned his bachelor’s degree in English education from Ohio University and his masters
in English from the University of Dayton. After teaching English in the Peace Corps in South Korea,
he became an English instructor at Chaminade Julienne High School (CJ) for 37 years and retired in
2017. He has published 30 poems in various journals and writes for the Dayton Daily News. He has
also helped establish and promote Poetry Out Loud at CJ, a poem recitation contest that starts in the
classroom and advances to the national level.
Dining in Dayton Sampler
Don’t miss this opportunity to meet some of Dayton’s leading restaurant owners, chefs and a
pastry expert, and experience one of Dayton’s newest restaurants. The 2022 Fall UDOLLI Program
speaker panel includes a combination of your favorites. Each of these establishments has a
distinguished reputation among the city’s “Dining Out” crowd. Their loyal customer base continues
to be the catalyst for attracting new patrons over the years. You have the opportunity to learn not
only about the “old days,” but also behind-the-scene stories of these respected Dayton eateries and
insights into the how, why and what is required to meet customers’ expectations. Come hear what
makes these fine eating restaurants, bistros, brewery, café and pastry shop successful.
September 19 Ashley’s Pastry, Where Details Make the Difference
Speaker: Theresa Hammons
Figlio’s, Wood Fired Gourmet and Custom Pies
Speaker: Peter Danis
September 26 Doubleday’s Grill & Tavern
Speaker, Jon Thomas
The Pine Club, One of the Great Steakhouses in the Country and a Landmark
in Dayton
Speakers: Margaret Watson, Chris Ryan
October 3 Coco’s Bistro Where You Are Always Welcome
Speaker: Karen Wick Gagnet
Meadowlark and Wheat Penny, Contemporary, American Cuisine,
Speakers: Elizabeth Wiley, Liz Valenti, Dave Rawson
October 10 Dorothy Lane Market, Fine Foods, Take-out Dinner
Speaker: Jerry West
October 17 Watermark Café Best Fine Dining in Miamisburg
Speaker: Chef Maria Walusis
To Be Determined
Oct. 24 To Be Determined
Marion’s Piazza, Dayton’s Number One Pizza
Speaker: Roger Glass
6 Mondays, September 19-October 24
9:30-11:30 a.m., Daniel J. Curran Place
Pat Madden is a long-term member of UDOLLI, past president, curriculum chair and advisor.
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Take a deeper dive into the concepts, exercises and techniques shared in Level 1. Learn and
practice the principles of “mind.” Discover what you are doing that is helpful for long-term mind
health as well as options that are available. Learn three secrets of the mind for optimal brain health.
6 Mondays, September 19-October 24
9:30-11:30 a.m., ZOOM
Ann Anzalone is a teacher’s teacher, specializing in current brain-based research, brain growth and
development and effective learning. Her mission is to teach so that others may learn. She has taught
graduate classes, works with teachers through the country and maintains a private practice. Her
teaching career includes teaching special needs students, training foster parents and teaching adults.
Eight Perfect Murders NEW
This seminar is based on the mystery novel “Eight Perfect Murders” by Peter Swanson. The
main character, a bookstore owner, posts a list on his blog of what he considers perfect (fictional)
murders. They are “The Red House Mystery” (A.A. Milne), “Malice Aforethought” (Anthony
Berkeley Cox), “The ABC Murders” (Agatha Christie), “Double Indemnity” (James M. Cain),
Strangers on a Train (Patricia Highsmith), The Drowner John D. MacDonald,), Death Trap (Ira
Levin) and “The Secret History” (Donna Tartt). We will watch four movies : “The ABC Murders,”
“Double Indemnity,” “Strangers on a Train” and “Death Trap.”
6 Mondays, September 19-October 24
12:30-2:30 p.m., Daniel J. Curran Place
Mary Ann Gasior has a Ph.D. in English literature, taught at Wright State and other universities, was
a member of the UDOLLI Board of Advisors for six years and has been a moderator for almost 10 years.
She has previously offered seminars on Agatha Christie, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Jane Austen, the Dayton
Literary Peace Prize winners and science fiction. She is a lifelong mystery lover but has also branched
out to teach Biographical Movies About Famous Artists (twice).
Beginning Zentangle
Zentangle is an easy-to-learn, meditative art form which uses pattern drawing to create beautiful
original pieces of art. During the seminar, we draw the patterns one stroke at a time. It is relaxing
and not difficult. This seminar is for those who have not taken a Zentangle class before. Beginners
only, please.
Seminar Limit: 20
Materials Fee: $15
6 Mondays, September 19-October 24
12:30-2:30 p.m., Daniel J. Curran Place
Peg Farmer has been a Certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT) since 2010 and enjoys sharing it with
other UDOLLI participants. She has been involved with UDOLLI as a student, seminar liaison
and moderator since 2004. Her work experience was in social service, as well as public and private
administration. In addition to Zentangle, her interests include reading, experimenting with different
art forms, playing the Native American flute and supporting the Dayton Dragons.
11 | Osher Fall 2022 Seminars | L E A R N I N G I S F O R E V E RNightmare Behind the Wheel: More Auto Drama in Black and White NEW
This seminar follows one given in the UDOLLI Winter Term 2021. With that earlier seminar
we explored four late 1950s and early 1960s classic black and white television series where
automobiles played central roles in every episode.
This time out we’ll view and discuss six classic film noir movies where cars were front and center
in the action. By the end of these films you’ll likely remember the cars just as much as the actors
and maybe even wake from a bad dream wondering what unhinged person was hiding in the back
seat. Wailing sirens, screeching tires and the crack of gunshots from and into car windows mark
the celestial territory of much film noir. In such movies cars frequently represented the propulsive
aspirations of folks who turned to crimes like bank robberies, oddly embodying the idea of social
mobility through the automobile.
Directors in the genre’s heyday — from the early ‘40s to the late ‘50s — often thought their vehicles
carried immense symbolism, holding up a mirror to their drivers. Rainy streets, black blacks,
one source of light — the movies are stylized and the cars were too. In these films automobiles
figuratively cried out: “‘I’m dangerous. I can go really fast. And frankly, I don’t give a damn.’”
We will view and discuss six classic film noirs: “Detour” (1945); “They Live by Night” (1948); “Gun
Crazy” (1950); “Hitchhiker” (1953); “The Fast and the Furious” (1955); and “The Great Saint
Louis Bank Robbery” (1959), the latter starring the first on-screen appearance of the late Steve
McQueen. Additionally, we’ll view several short features that will offer critical commentary on
these critically acclaimed film noirs.
6 Mondays, September 19-October 24
12:30-2:30 p.m., Daniel J. Curran Place
Dr. Ed Garten has developed and moderated 16 original seminars for UDOLLI. Among his
seminars, many focused on various aspects of American automobile culture, a seminar on the history
of American higher education, one on Dayton-native and legendary comedian Jonathan Winters,
another on the literature of American “road trips” and another on the rise and decline of General
Motors. His most recent seminar explored the history of the Volkswagen Beetle and brought smiles to
the faces of many in class who owned a Beetle back in the day.
Sam’s Favorite TV Westerns NEW
For the fall, Sam decided to change it up a bit and offer a seminar on his favorite TV westerns of
the 1950s and 1960s. His favorites were “Maverick,” “Cheyenne” and “Have Gun, Will Travel.”
Each seminar session will feature three or four different western TV shows. In many cases, he was
able to obtain Series 1, Episode 1. As Sam puts it, this will be a “viewing type” seminar … so there
will be minor chit-chat from him … he can hear the applause already.
Ten minutes before each seminar begins, there will be three videos of famous or not so famous
western songs. Come early to watch.
6 Mondays, September 19-October 24
12:30-2:30 p.m., Daniel J. Curran Place
This will be Sam Kurtz’s 15th seminar for UDOLLI, and the first not about music. Sam remembers
sitting down with is dad and watching a lot of westerns. This is a good memory for him, since Sam
Kurtz II passed away when Sam III was 15 years old.
12 | Osher Fall 2022 Seminars | L E A R N I N G I S F O R E V E RCivil Discourse and How to Achieve It
Are you afraid to talk with family and friends about politics, religion and other cultural
issues? We are hard-wired to be set in our views about what we consider important issues
and values. This is an interactive seminar/workshop. We will cover such topics as American
political discourse from past to present; the media: mis-information, dis-information and
fake news; how our brains work; and listening techniques. To achieve civil discourse, three
key elements are required: 1) show respect and don’t judge 2) ask open-ended questions and
3) listen to understand. In the third session we will practice using these communication tools
in one-on-one and small group exercises.
3 Mondays, September 19-October 3
12:30-2:30 p.m., Daniel J. Curran Place
This is Tim Hrastar’s 38th UDOLLI seminar presentation. He has been actively involved in
UDOLLI since 2005. He has delivered a variety of UDOLLI seminars on American history
and cultural topics, communications and current events. He is a past president of the UDOLLI
Board of Advisors and currently a consultant to the Board.
Tim spent his career as a self-employed communication and business development consultant,
coach and facilitator for professional service firms — focusing on the legal profession; as well
as an audio-visual writer–producer–director of corporate programs and conferences. He holds
B.A. and M.A. degrees in communication from the University of Dayton.
Greatest Speeches in American History
Each session will feature analysis of powerful speeches by iconic individuals in American
history. We will examine the historical context, the literary style, and the immediate and
long-term impact of each speech. We will discuss those qualities that have defined the
significance of each speech. We will look at the historical context, the audience and the orator
as well as the crafting of each. Whenever possible, the lectures will be enriched with copies
of the speech, audio/visual clips and photographic references. Finally, we may ask ourselves
what, in these historical epistles, we may learn to help us evaluate contemporary public
speaking.
6 Mondays, September 19-October 24
12:30-2:30 p.m., ZOOM
Gregory Gibson is a retired Presbyterian minister and trial attorney. A graduate of Gettysburg
College, he studied history and religion. After graduating from UD Law School, he practiced
law in Dayton for 35 years. He was an adjunct professor at the law school and a visiting scholar
at Princeton Theological Seminary where he earned a Master of Divinity. He now devotes much
of his time to professional portrait painting and pro bono legal services with the Ohio Justice
and Policy Center.
The Guitar in Our Lives
We will explore the guitar in all its various forms, i.e., classical, flamenco, jazz, folk, and rock
and roll. We’ll learn how both the acoustic and electric guitars actually work. We’ll develop an
appreciation for the brilliance of the great virtuosos in all fields of guitar playing. And we’ll
gain a new understanding for the guitar’s many roles from rhythm, to vocal accompaniment,
to solo concert instrument.
Seminar Limit: 25
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3-5 p.m., Daniel J. Curran Place
Richard Prigozen has moderated seminars for UDOLLI on topics which include Classical Guitar,
Spanish Guitar, the Guitar in South America and the Grateful Dead. Additionally, Richard regularly
presents a solo recital on guitar for the entire UDOLLI community in the fall. He has taught and
performed locally on the guitar for the past 50 years or so.
The History of Jazz Piano NEW
Piano is versatile; it can express melody, harmony and rhythm. In jazz, it can exist in a large
orchestra, small group setting, accompaniment for a vocalist or as a solo instrument.
This seminar will be an in-depth study of the history of jazz piano. We will discuss the stylistic
evolution from ragtime, New Orleans style, Harlem stride, Boogie-Woogie, swing, bebop, modal
and the wide variety in between.
This seminar will present 80 pianists (almost 88), demonstrating their styles with recordings and
video performances, and what made them important in the development of the music. I know
what you’re thinking — “they all sound alike.” After this seminar, participants will be astounded by
the diversity of styles and their ability to hear the differences.
There will also be live demonstrations of the styles by the moderator.
6 Mondays, September 19-October 24
3-5 p.m., Daniel J. Curran Place
Bill Lavin, a retired radiologist, has moderated several music courses, including the History of Jazz
series, Jazz Singers, Jazz on Film, Great American Songbook, Three Portraits in Jazz, as well as the
recent Medical Myths and Misconceptions.
The Influenza Pandemic of 1918-1919 NEW
The influenza pandemic of 1918-19 killed 50-100 million people worldwide. There were several
major factors including the following:
• That influenza variant caused hyperimmune responses, especially in young adults
• World War I conditions spread the virus and disrupted social structures
• Medical education and practice in the United States was also defective
This series of talks will examine these points and explain how diseases spread (epidemiology). It
will look at lessons learned and their implications for future pandemics and the current COVID
pandemic.
Required Text: “The Great Influenza” by John M. Barry. Available on Amazon.com — $12
new, from $2 used.
Seminar Limit: 25
6 Mondays, September 19-October 24
3-5 p.m., Daniel J. Curran Place
14 | Osher Fall 2022 Seminars | L E A R N I N G I S F O R E V E RRev. William Stang M.D., is a Catholic priest and physician. He retired as Professor of Biology
and Dean of CORE at Saint Joseph’s College Indiana in 2017. There he taught microbiology/
immunology, human physiology, histology and other courses for 42 years. His degrees include:
Master of Arts in microbiology-immunology from Indiana State University (1981) and Doctor of
Medicine from Indiana University (1987).
24 Classic American Stories NEW
This seminar will begin with Hawthorne, Melville, Bierce and Garland, BUT participants will
help create the remaining 20-story syllabus from the two easily acquired collections. Candidates
include Poe, Freeman, James, Gilman, Jewett, Chopin, Crane, Wharton, Cather, Twain,
London, O. Henry, Hemingway, Faulkner, Thurber, Fitzgerald and 13 others. America’s greatest
contribution to world literature is the short story.
Participants will be asked to read four short stories, the names of which will be provided to them
before the first seminar session.
Required Text(s): “The Signet Classic Book of American Short Stories” and “The Short
Stories of Ernest Hemingway”
6 Mondays, September 19-October 24
3-5 p.m., ZOOM
Frank Henninger taught college and graduate courses in American and world literature for
57 years, and continually for UDOLLI since its first years. He directed the University of Dayton
American Studies Program from 1968-98.
15 | Osher Fall 2022 Seminars | L E A R N I N G I S F O R E V E RTUESDAY SEMINARS
Windows 11 Basics NEW
Participants of this seminar will learn basic concepts of Windows 11 including how to navigate
in and perform simple tasks on your desktop/laptop. The pace of this seminar allows for
explanation/demonstration of concepts followed by hands-on opportunities on your own PC.
Questions to be answered include: What IS Windows? How do I move around in it? What ARE
these little pictures (icons) and what do they mean? When I save something, how do I find it
again? What are flash/USB drives and cloud? How can I type something simple in Word? I get
lost in Google Chrome; how do I find my way back or how do I ever find a site again?
Note: In order to avoid overwhelming participants, this seminar is held twice each week
for 60 minutes (Tuesdays and Thursdays).
As fundamental information and definitions crucial to all subsequent meetings will be covered
in the first session, please do not register if you will miss the first session.
This seminar is not intended to fix broken PCs or to teach the installation of printers or other
hardware and is NOT “What’s New in Windows 11?” Those already familiar with Windows
should not register for this seminar. In addition, this seminar does NOT apply to tablets,
smartphones, iPads, iPhones or other Apple devices.
Seminar Limit: 20
Required Equipment: Windows desktop or laptop computer with Windows 11 installed.
6 Tuesdays AND Thursdays, September 20-October 27
9:30-10:30 a.m., ZOOM
Shari Kern earned her bachelor’s degree in computer science from the University of Dayton. She
loves helping people master technology and learn to use it more effectively. She is a member of the
UDOLLI Board of Advisors and of the red lanyard team.
Shutterfly
This hands-on seminar will teach users how to create beautifully printed photo albums and
books on the computer using the website Shutterfly.com. Participants will spend the 6 weeks
creating their own project, using photos from both printed and digital collections, and they will
learn how to transfer printed photos to digital and organize them in one place for uploading. The
goal will be to produce and order a printed book from Shutterfly (approximate cost $35). This is
a great Christmas gift opportunity! Participants will need to bring their own laptop to each class.
Equipment Required: Laptop for accessing internet; camera or mobile device for taking
pictures, as well as familiarity with accessing photos on your device. Tablet users
should contact the moderator for advice.
Seminar Limit: 15
6 Tuedays, September 20-October 25
9:30-11:30 a.m., Daniel J. Curran Place
Mary Riordan is a retired educator and guidance counselor. She has taught seminars at
UDOLLI on several topics including technology, geocaching, conversation skills, photo books and
grandparenting.
16 | Osher Fall 2022 Seminars | L E A R N I N G I S F O R E V E RTaking Charge: Secrets of Healthy Aging Level 1
In our multitasking, hurry up, quick results world, life if full of questions and choices. What we do
today, does affect our brain health tomorrow. The question is “What could we do today to make
our tomorrows healthy and full?” Learn the secret of healthy aging by discovering new ways to
accept what is, live in the moment and be joyful. Take charge!
6 Tuesdays, September 20-October 25
9:30-11:30 a.m., ZOOM
Ann Anzalone is a teacher’s teacher, specializing in current brain-based research, brain growth
and development and effective learning. Her mission is to teach so that others may learn. She has
taught graduate classes, works with teachers through the country and maintains a private practice.
Her teaching career includes teaching special needs students, training foster parents and teaching
adults.
Jesus in John’s Gospel, Part 1
This seminar reflects on the various aspects of Jesus as presented in the first part of John’s
Gospel, the Book of Signs, chapters 1 to 12. The seminar proceeds to probe the implications this
has for our relationship with Christ today.
Suggested materials: A New Testament
6 Tuesdays, September 20-October 25
9:30-11:30 a.m., ZOOM
Dr. William Roberts is professor emeritus of theology at the University of Dayton.
Living Younger Longer: Movement, Nutrition and Additional Strategies for
Healthy Aging NEW
What should I eat? What kind of exercise is right for me? What can I do about my stress levels?
These questions and more will be explored and experienced in our time together. Come and learn
exercise- and stress- reducing techniques that you can apply right now to your daily routines.
Enhance your overall health with nutrition information and suggestions for improving your food
choices.
Recommended Text: “Food: What the Heck Should I Eat?” by Mark Hyman M.D.
(Amazon.com)
Seminar Limit: 15
6 Tuesdays, September 20-October 25
12:30-2:30 p.m., Personally Fit, 3578 Kettering Blvd., Dayton, OH 45439
Becky Cobb is the founder of Personally Fit, a Dayton-based personal training and wellness center.
Becky is certified through ACSM as a fitness specialist and IIN, and a health and lifestyle coach.
Working in the fitness industry over 30 years has given her much experience helping people get fit
and stay healthy. Ongoing education is a core value for Becky and her business; UDOLLI “fits” right
in!
Ellie Shulman is an IIN certified health and lifestyle coach. She is a past president of UDOLLI, and
has taken seminars every fall and spring since its founding in 1994.
17 | Osher Fall 2022 Seminars | L E A R N I N G I S F O R E V E RPrelude to Civil War NEW
This seminar will look at key events — political, social and legal — in the United States between
1848 and 1861 that deepened the sectional divide between North and South and led to the
outbreak of the Civil War. Was the conflict inevitable; and even if it was, did the decisions and
actions of individuals in that decade shape how it would take place?
Required Text: “Uncle Tom’s Cabin,” by Harriet Beecher Stowe. Available on Amazon.com
or at other bookstores. Price varies by edition.
6 Tuesdays, September 20-October 25
12:30-2:30 p.m., Daniel J. Curran Place
John Weaver is a retired history professor from Sinclair Community College. He also taught at
several other colleges and universities in the course of his career. John majored in history as an
undergraduate at Wright State University, and received an M.A. from University of North Carolina
at Chapel Hill and a Ph.D. from The Ohio State University. His research and writing focused on
American political history in the mid- and late-19th century, including a study of how the Republican
Party began in Ohio during the 1850s.
An Epidemic Within the Pandemic: Substance Use/Mental Health Disorder
COVID-19 has affected so many areas of our lives, including mental health and substance abuse
disorders which include both alcohol and drug use. There has been a lot in the news lately, both
locally and nationally, about the rise in overdose deaths, suicide and alcohol related deaths during
this pandemic, and how it impacts our communities. This seminar will provide information
regarding our community response to this epidemic within a pandemic, and discussions with
city and county representatives offering information regarding resources available within our
community.
6 Tuesdays, September 20-October 25
12:30-2:30 p.m., Daniel J. Curran Place
Rebecca Walsh is a Dayton native who wandered away from home for about 20 years and returned
to Dayton five years ago. She is the mother and grandmother of persons in long-term recovery
from substance abuse, which includes alcohol and drug abuse. She has worked in healthcare as a
registered nurse for over 40 years. Rebecca has been a member of FOA (Families of Addicts) for five
years and is active in her community, educating and advocating for understanding the disease of
addiction.
iPhone and iPad NEW
This seminar is designed for those individuals who use both an iPhone and iPad regularly. It
is designed for the intermediate-level or higher user. The similarities and differences of the
two devices will be explored. It will compare the operating systems of the iPhone and the iPad,
looking at specific apps that are available on both devices. It will also take a more in-depth look
at how iCloud can be used to keep the devices in sync and allow you to seamlessly move between
devices. Students must bring to each class both an iPhone that will support iOS 16 (iPhone SE [2nd
generation] or iPhone 8 or later) AND an iPad that will support iPadOS 16 (iPad Pro, iPad Air [3rd
gen or later], iPad [5th gen or later] or iPad mini [5th gen or later]) updated to the latest iOS and
iPadOS
Required Equipment: iPhone SE (2nd generation) or iPhone 8 or later AND an iPad Pro,
iPad Air (3rd gen or later), iPad (5th gen or later) or iPad mini (5th gen or later).
18 | Osher Fall 2022 Seminars | L E A R N I N G I S F O R E V E RRequired Preparation for First Session: Update iPhone and iPad to latest operating
system.
Seminar Limit: 15
6 Tuesdays, September 20-October 25
12:30-2:30 p.m., Daniel J. Curran Place
John Bramhall is retired from the Ohio Air National Guard, active in the Dayton area ballroom
dance community, former computer programmer and long-time iPhone, iPad and Mac computer
user. He has moderated numerous iPhone and iPad seminars for UDOLLI and other organizations.
More Travel Adventures 2022
In this six-week seminar, you will have the opportunity to join fellow UDOLLI members as
they describe their recent travel adventures. In addition to viewing beautiful and informative
photography, you will learn some of the history, culture and political circumstances of these
locales. Destinations to be visited will include the North American countries of Canada, Mexico
and Costa Rica as well as the overseas countries of France, Ireland and the Baltic States. At the
beginning of the seminar a listing of the upcoming presentations will be provided.
6 Tuesdays, September 20-October 25
12:30-2:30 p.m., Daniel J. Curran Place
Bob Evers is a native Ohioan who received his B.S. degree from the University of Dayton and his
Ph.D. degree from the University of Notre Dame. He retired from the Air Force Research Laboratory
after 38 years of service and also served as an adjunct faculty member at Wright State University. He
traveled widely during his working years and in retirement, particularly to Europe, but also to Asia,
South America and Africa. Bob has served as moderator of this travel course for the past 13 years and
is always interested in recruiting future presenters.
Communication: Tools to Improve Basic Skills NEW
The seminar will examine different forms of communication and techniques that develop better
relationships. Participants will explore effective listening skills, intercultural communication
skills, interpersonal skills and challenges of social media.
Seminar Limit: 10
6 Tuesdays, September 20-October 25
12:30-2:30 p.m., ZOOM
Peg O’Connor is a retired university administrator and dean. She is a former professor of
communication. Peg is also a public relations and advertising specialist and consultant.
19 | Osher Fall 2022 Seminars | L E A R N I N G I S F O R E V E RGreat Decisions 2022 NEW
Great Decisions 2022 consists of nine sessions, each led by an expert in the area of foreign affairs
and policy. Participants are encouraged to order the “Great Decisions” booklet in advance.
Topics include:
1. Changing Demographics 6. Quad Alliance
2. Outer Space 7. Drug Policy in Latin America
3. Climate Change 8. Industrial Policy
4. Russia and the U.S. 9. Biden’s Agenda
5. Myanmar and ASEAN
Recommended Text: Great Decisions 2022 Briefing Book, available from the Foreign
Policy Association at https://www.fpa.org/great_decisions/?act=gd_materials. Cost is
$35.
Preparation for First Session: Read materials on Changing Demographics in the “Great
Decisions” booklet.
9 Tuesdays, September 20-November 15
3-4:30 p.m., ZOOM
Sangita Gosalia serves as director for the Global and Intercultural Affairs Center at the
University of Dayton. She directs and supports initiatives that foster global and intercultural
engagement and development of faculty, staff and students. These initiatives are intended to create
opportunities for cross-cultural exchange, relationship development, reflection and dialogue to
encourage deeper awareness, knowledge and intercultural skills. She serves on the board as vice
president for the Dayton Council on World Affairs and in that capacity serves as moderator of
Great Decisions 2022.
Non-Jewish Comedians: The Gentiles Strike Back NEW
You don’t have to be Jewish to get a laugh. See for yourself as we review 80 years of funny people
in this in-depth look at comics, comedians and impressionists. Scores of videos will take us from
the madness of The Amazing Johnathan to the button-down humor of Bob Newhart and the
hilarious songs of Ray Stevens. Relive some of the funniest sketches from “The Carol Burnett
Show,” “Saturday Night Live” and “Monty Python.” You’ll laugh a lot, meet some old friends and
learn what makes these people tick. Note that some of the material will probably be rated PG.
6 Tuesdays, September 20-October 25
3-5 p.m., Daniel J. Curran Place
Fred Oliver is a retired WPAFB engineer and longtime showbiz and music fan. He’s been a
UDOLLI student since 2011 and a moderator since 2014. This will be his 20th original seminar.
Previous seminars looked at science fiction movies, film noir, funny movies, American musical
theater, big bands, easy pop music, the great American songbook (with Bill Lavin) and the joys of
PowerPoint. This new offering is a rip-off of the incredibly popular seminar, Jewish Comedians, of
Richard Prigozen and Franklin Lewis.
20 | Osher Fall 2022 Seminars | L E A R N I N G I S F O R E V E RNapoleon
Was he a hero or villain? Was he a military genius or just lucky in the poor quality of his
opponents? This seminar will explore the life of this fascinating man from his youth in Corsica
to his death on St. Helena. His contributions to military strategy, his long-term political effect on
the nations of Europe and his complicated relationship with his family and several women will be
addressed.
6 Tuesdays, September 20-October 25
3-5 p.m., ZOOM
Mark Cannon is a retired scientist with a lifelong interest in history. He has moderated UDOLLI
courses on the Civil War, WWI, WWII, A Traveler’s History of England, How Britain Lost Her
American Colonies, The Plantagenets and The Tudors.
Behind the Scenes of University of Dayton Athletics
This six-week seminar entails a comprehensive focus on University of Dayton athletics,
including the challenges that we face in intercollegiate athletics, the student-athlete experience,
staying compliant, the role of our coaches and academic support, along with social media and
technology.
6 Tuesdays, September 20-October 25
3-5 p.m., Daniel J. Curran Place
Krystal Warren was promoted to Associate Athletics Director of Student Development and
Community Engagement in June 2021. In her new role, she serves as the athletics liaison to the
UD Career Services Center to introduce career opportunities, internships, resumes and interview
preparation, professional networking, employer engagement and other post-graduate opportunities
for student-athletes. She is also the central hub, supporting student-athletes in the commercial
use of student-athlete Name, Image and Likeness (“NIL”). She advises the Student-Athlete
Advisory Committee, coordinating the executive board, team representatives, its governance and
actions. Krystal leads department-wide efforts for the Catholic and Marianist vision of education
by connecting athletics to learning, leadership and service by student-athletes being active and
engaged in our community through service and engagement. She also works with student-athletes
to integrate them with the A-10 Commission on Racial Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and the
Flyers Plan for Excellence. Having been with the UD Division of Athletics since July 2008, she
was previously an assistant director of athletics for Athletics Communication. Krystal earned
a bachelor’s degree in communications with a focus in journalism from Urbana University in
2000. She graduated from the University of Dayton in 2015 with a master’s degree in public
administration and also completed the political science department’s non-profit leadership
certificate. Krystal lives in Dayton, with her husband Jeremy.
21 | Osher Fall 2022 Seminars | L E A R N I N G I S F O R E V E RWEDNESDAY SEMINARS
Coping With Life II: The Unconscious, Dreams and Resilience NEW
This second didactic and interactive Coping With Life seminar continues with its focus on coping
and healing in a changing world. The key factors that help build resilience will be reviewed. The
coping skills found to be most helpful will be presented and discussed with ways to build them into
your life. An understanding of the unconscious and ways to tap the unconscious will be presented.
The healing processes of dreams, and their interpretation and Jung’s “active imagination” will be
reviewed. The seminar will end with poetry as metaphors of healing.
Seminar Limit: 30
6 Wednesdays, September 21-October 26
9:30-11:30 a.m., ZOOM
Roger Fortman has been a consultant, executive coach, teacher and licensed clinical counselor for
over 35 years. He has worked with UDOLLI for the past 15 years as a consultant and moderator. He
has been an executive coach and national presenter for the National Hospice and Palliative Care
Organization in Washington, D.C., and a leadership instructor at the University of Dayton’s Center
for Leadership. He has done international training work in Sweden.
Archaeology 101: Adventures Into Our Human Past NEW
Discover long-lost cities, explore towering pyramids and peer into ancient tombs. Experience
an archaeological adventure designed to answer core questions from the discipline. How do
archaeologists know where to search? What is the proper way to excavate? How are sites dated?
What information do artifacts reveal? We’ll meet charismatic people, learn the tools of the trade
and wrestle with the ethics of studying past cultures. Our travels take us to exotic places like
ancient Mesopotamia, imperial Rome and the Nile Valley. Finally, we’ll arrive back in Ohio to
uncover our own region’s fascinating history.
Some session activities encourage basic internet searches. Participants may choose to bring an
internet-enabled smartphone or laptop.
6 Wednesdays, September 21-October 26
9:30-11:30 a.m., Daniel J. Curran Place
John Meixner has been a professional instructor throughout his career. He began by conducting
large-scale seminars throughout the country then transitioned to working directly with educational
instructions in Ohio. He spends most of his free time researching ancient history and recently returned
to college to pursue his passion: archaeology, specializing in Mediterranean civilizations.
Genealogy Is Fun: How to Get Started and Some Tips for Getting Further
Students will learn the basics of genealogy; how to use standard forms to record information; types
of records available; how and where to do research; proper research techniques; what you can find
on the internet; genealogy software options; and opportunities for volunteering in order to help
others.
This seminar is an update of one that was presented in 2015 and 2016.
Seminar Limit: 30
22 | Osher Fall 2022 Seminars | L E A R N I N G I S F O R E V E R6 Wednesdays, September 21-October 26
9:30-11:30 a.m., Daniel J. Curran Place
Lori Rotterman has been researching her own genealogy since the early 1980s. She currently works
at the Dayton Metro Library in the Special Collections department, which houses the Genealogy and
Local History collections. She has served in a variety of roles for the Montgomery County Chapter
of the Ohio Genealogical Society, including President, Vice-President, Corresponding Secretary and
Education Chair, and is the coordinator for their annual all-day Educational Seminar featuring a
nationally known speaker.
Greatest Albums NEW
Around the turn of the century, VH1, the television musical channel, sent ballots to over 700
musicians, from Art Garfunkel to Britney Spears, songwriters, disc jockeys, radio programmers
and critics to vote on the 100 greatest albums of rock and roll. The resulting list was published in
“100 Greatest Albums.” This book will form the basis of this seminar as we give the basics about
each album and play one song from each, going through the list in a descending order. We won’t
have time to cover the entire 100, so the moderator will select 75 or so albums that he feels are the
greatest from the list, and with an eye toward what the seminar members might best enjoy. Come
and renew your acquaintance with old favorites and/or discover albums you might have missed
the first time around.
6 Wednesdays, September 21-October 26
9:30-11:30 a.m., Daniel J. Curran Place
Walt Wurst earned his Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Kentucky in
1970, and followed with a Master of Business Administration from University of Dayton in 1980.
He has invested/wasted many hours of his life listening to and reading about music of all types,
beginning at age 4-5 years old. Having spent 35 years as a Budget Analyst/Financial Specialist with
the U.S. Air Force at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Walt welcomed the chance to share his love
of this music with like-minded folk. He was honored to be identified as a UDOLLI Distinguished
Moderator in 2018.
Important But Unfamiliar Speeches in American History NEW
This seminar will review important but largely forgotten speeches in our history. They may be
called “sleeper Speeches” or “saints behind the scenes.” They had an incredible impact at the time
but today are largely overlooked. Ranging from Washington’s address to his officers at Newburgh
and Madison’s debate with Thomas Paine in the House of Burgess up to Eleanor Roosevelt and
Fannie Lou Hammer along with Margaret Chase Smith we will examine the speeches and the role
they played in our history. We will utilize audio visual aides whenever possible. Power points will
bring the speeches out of the attic of our history and be viewed in new light.
6 Wednesdays, September 21-October 26
9:30-11:30 a.m., Daniel J. Curran Place
Gregory Gibson is a retired Presbyterian minister and trial attorney. A graduate of Gettysburg
College, he studied history and religion. After graduating from UD Law School, he practiced law in
Dayton for 35 years. Gregory was an adjunct professor at the law school and a visiting scholar at
Princeton Theological Seminary where he earned a Master of Divinity. He now devotes much of his
time to professional portrait painting and pro bono legal services with the Ohio Justice and Policy
Center.
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