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OSHER LIFELONG
LEARNING INSTITUTE
Winter Seminar Catalog
January 10-February 25, 2022
Online Registration Begins December 6, 2021
OSHER
LIFELONG
LEARNING
INSTITUTE
Celebrating 27 Years of Lifelong Learning!
CONTENTS
About Us
UDOLLI Information 3-4
Index by Topic 5-6
Index by Focus 7
Dates to Remember 35
Thank You Contributors 36
Memorials 36
Friends and Financial Supporters 37
Administration 37
Map 43
What We’re Offering
Seminars 8-33
Online Learning 20
UDOLLI At Night 34
Seminar Calendar 45-46
Join Us!
Membership Information 3-4
Connecting Generations & Cultures 40
Other Continuing Education Programs at UD 38-39
Registration and Related Information 42
Registration Procedures 42
Registration Form 46
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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 27 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 43
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 42 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 programs and professional
development. 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 Introduction to Chi Gong....................................28
Stay Fit as You Sit ZOOM.....................................28
Art and Photography History and Social Sciences
An Engineer Learns about Art............................29 Cold Serial: The Jack the Strangler
Murders: The Trial................................................22
Creative Studio: Fresh Perspectives NEW....... 14
Conquest and Conflict of the Frontier West....25
Techniques for Making Beautiful
Greeting Cards.......................................................29 Dayton Peace Accords ..........................................33
Worth a Second Look ZOOM.............................. 13 Dayton’s Brewing History.................................... 16
Europe 103 History of the Great
Current Events, Law and Politics European Cities......................................................11
Policing in America is Under a Microscope. Glimpses of the Civil War..................................... 17
Change is Certain, but how Much Hey I Didn’t Know That! African
is Acceptable? NEW ZOOM............................... 20 American History Trivia NEW...........................23
Putin’s Russia NEW ZOOM.................................34 Japanese Woodblock Prints: History
TED Talks that Inspire Us 2 NEW ZOOM........11 and Examples NEW .............................................33
The Supremes: Judicial Hits or LaFayette: “Hero of Two Worlds”
Flops 4 NEW........................................................... 21 NEW ZOOM...........................................................22
To Fly and Fight – A Review of the Major Campaigns of World War II ZOOM.......27
World’s Major Air Forces NEW ZOOM............. 17 Martin Luther and the Reformation................. 31
Film and Theater Presidents of the United States –
Fillmore to McKinley NEW................................26
Auto-Drama in Black and White NEW............. 14
The History of our American Political
Horseman Pass by—The Novels and Party System NEW................................................27
Films of Larry McMurtry NEW ZOOM............ 12
The History of the Dayton Foundation.............33
Lights…Camera…Action! Aviation
in the Movies!...........................................................9 Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum ZOOM..26
Movie Lovers: Study of Directors Language
Ron Howard and Martin Scorsese NEW.......... 13
Basic Conversational Spanish
Noir in the Ring: Six Movies that Expressions and Culture ZOOM....................... 30
Aren’t Really about Boxing NEW.......................27
Prescient Films of the 20th Century NEW........9 Literature and Writing
The Best Baseball Films from the 2021 Dayton Literary Peace Prize
Golden Age of Baseball the 1940s Winners NEW........................................................22
and 1950s NEW..................................................... 20 Exploring Short Fiction NEW............................10
Finance and Economics Legacy Writing.......................................................25
Finance Update for Seniors...................................8 Mystery Novels from Different Cultures
around the World NEW ZOOM.......................... 18
Health, Wellness and Exercise Poetry and Myths of the Moon NEW..................8
An Epidemic within the Pandemic: Survey of Writing NEW ZOOM.......................... 16
Substance Use/Mental Health
The Story in You: Novel Writing I .....................24
Disorder NEW........................................................ 15
"You Rock, Jeeves!" The Life and Works
Healthy Aging NEW..............................................32
of P.G. Wodehouse NEW...................................... 18
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INDEX BY TOPIC (CONTINUED) Religion and Philosophy
Bible Basics: The Old Testament ZOOM.......... 15
Debunking Myths about Islam:
Music A Journey from Fact to Fiction ZOOM............. 21
Are We There Yet? A Musical Road Philosophical and Theological
Trip NEW................................................................ 19 Questions We Might Raise as We
Beginner Guitar.....................................................24 Near the End of Life NEW...................................24
A History of the Beatles, Part I............................ 13 Science
History of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.........9 Earth’s Environment: Past, Present
I Tried Opera!..........................................................11 and Future...............................................................34
Side A – 1965 NEW ZOOM..................................25 Exploration of the Universe................................ 19
Three Profiles in Jazz. The Life Introduction to Geography ZOOM....................23
and Music of…NEW.............................................. 16 Brick Oven Pizza at Home ZOOM..................... 30
Winter Songwriter Series: The Life
and Music of Smokey Robinson NEW..............32 Travel, Sports and Leisure
Europe Less Traveled.......................................... 30
Ohio’s Wildflowers through the Seasons............8
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In-person
Japanese Woodblock Prints: Zoom
2021 Dayton Literary Peace Prize
History and Examples NEW Basic Conversational Spanish
Winners NEW
Legacy Writing Expressions and Culture
An Engineer Learns about Art
Lights…Camera…Action! Aviation Bible Basics: The Old Testament
An Epidemic within the Pandemic:
in the Movies! Brick Oven Pizza at Home NEW
Substance Use/Mental Health
Disorder NEW Martin Luther and the Debunking Myths about Islam: A
Reformation Journey from Fact to Fiction
Are We There Yet? A Musical Road
Trip NEW Movie Lovers: Study of Directors Horseman, Pass By – The Novels
Ron Howard and Martin Scorsese and Films of Larry McMurtry
Auto Drama in Black and White
NEW NEW
NEW
Noir in the Ring: Six Movies that Introduction to Geography
Beginner Guitar
Aren’t Really about Boxing NEW
LaFayette: “Hero of Two Worlds”
Cold Serial: The Jack the Strangler
Ohio’s Wildflowers through the NEW
Murders: The Trial
Seasons
Major Campaigns of World War II
Conquest and Conflict of the
Philosophical and Theological
Frontier West Mystery Novels from Different
Questions We Might Raise as We
Cultures around the World
Creative Studio: Fresh Near the End of Life NEW
Perspectives NEW Policing in America is Under a
Poetry and Myths of the Moon
Microscope. Change is Certain,
Dayton Peace Accords NEW
but how Much is Acceptable? NEW
Dayton’s Brewing History Prescient Films of the 20th
Putin’s Russia NEW
Earth’s Environment: Past, Century NEW
Side A – 1965 NEW
Present and Future Presidents of the United States –
Fillmore to McKinley NEW Stay Fit as You Sit
Europe 103 History of the Great
European Cities Techniques for Making Beautiful Survey of Writing NEW
Europe Less Traveled Greeting Cards TED Talks that Inspire Us 2 NEW
Exploration of the Universe The Best Baseball Films from the The Story In You: Novel Writing I
Golden Age of Baseball the 1940s
Exploring Short Fiction NEW and 1950s NEW To Fly and Fight – A Review of the
World’s Major Air Forces NEW
Finance Update for Seniors The History of our American
Political Party System NEW Woodland Cemetery and
Glimpses of the Civil War
Arboretum
Healthy Aging NEW The History of the Dayton
Foundation Worth a Second Look
Hey I Didn’t Know That! African
American History Trivia NEW The Supremes: Judicial Hits or
Flops 4 NEW
A History of the Beatles, Part I
Three Profiles in Jazz. The Life
History of the Rock and Roll Hall and Music of…NEW
of Fame
Winter Songwriter Series: The Life
I Tried Opera! and Music of Smokey Robinson
Introduction to Chi Gong NEW
"You Rock, Jeeves!" The Life and
Works of P.G. Wodehouse NEW
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Finance Update for Seniors
Common financial problems encountered by seniors, myths, retirement income tax rules, strategies,
cash planning, family issues, inheritance, gifting, pandemic adjustment and inflation woes will
be discussed. The viewpoint is for retired people with modest income and wealth based on the
experiences of a professional accountant. Current issues will be discussed and encouraged.
6 Mondays, January 10-February 21 (No seminars January 17 in observance of MLK Day)
9:30-11:30 a.m., Daniel J. Curran Place
John Keyes is a retired Certified Public Accountant with 22 years’ experience (1997-2019) dealing with
the financial problems encountered by area seniors and small business concerns. In addition he offers a
variety of business and non-profit concern experience to supplement his presentations.
John taught accounting at the University of Dayton from 1972 to 1978, and later at Urbana University.
John holds a B.S. in Business from Miami University and an M.B.A. degree from Southern Methodist
University. Before his retirement he made presentations to local tax preparation groups and is a retired
member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. John enrolled as a participant in the
UD Osher Lifelong Learning Institute in the autumn of 2019 and greatly enjoys this phase of retirement.
His first UDOLLI presentation was by Zoom and he is eager to offer a live in-person seminar.
Poetry and Myths of the Moon NEW
“The moon is a harsh mistress.” So wrote…Robert Heinlein and so sang Jimmy Webb and many
others. We will see if “moon” poems and myths agree. Even if you were not born under a lunar sign,
you will enjoy “moon cakes” “over the moon, at least “once in a blue moon.”
6 Mondays, January 10-February 21 (No seminars January 17 in observance of MLK Day)
9:30-11:30 a.m., Daniel J. Curran Place
Gary Mitchner is a professor emeritus of English and poet laureate of Sinclair. Presently, UDOLLI
poet laureate. He has published in the The Paris Review, The New Republic and many other literary
journals. He has taught Woolf, Joyce, Faulkner and other poetry seminars for UDOLLI.
Ohio's Wildflowers through the Seasons
Ohio has a variety of habitats that support a wonderful array of wildflower species throughout the
year. Add to your appreciation of these gifts of nature by learning what blooms when and where,
why plants have the names they do, and how to enjoy them on your next walk in our local parks or
beyond. Use of field guides, photography tips, conservation, and starting a wildflower garden will also
be covered.
Seminar Limit: 25
6 Mondays, January 10-February 21 (No seminars January 17 in observance of MLK Day)
9:30-11:30 a.m., Daniel J. Curran Place
Kathleen Tiller is a retired reference librarian from the University of Dayton. She has a degree in
botany and volunteers as a Montgomery County Master Gardener. Kathleen loves being outdoors
and spending time searching out, learning more about and photographing wildflowers.
8 | Osher Winter 2022 Seminars | L E A R N I N G I S F O R E V E RHistory of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Since 1986, 220 artists have been inducted into The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. We will
listen to music from many of these beloved musicians and view vintage film footage from their
performances. Let’s compare the music of the 1950’s, 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s from Elvis to the Beatles,
and from Dylan to Elton John and Bruce Springsteen. We will also cover the early influences of
rock and roll such as Hank Williams, Bob Wills, Louis Jordon and many more. The seminar also
will include information on session musicians as James Burton, Little Walter and Elmore James.
6 Mondays, January 10-February 21 (No seminars January 17 in observance of MLK Day)
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-wopp, Bob Dylan, The Beach Boys and folk rock.
Prescient Films of the 20th Century NEW
Prescient describes something with foresight. This seminar will examine six films created
during the 20th century that show surprising prescience. All earned honors or nominations for
honors. They were created by great directors including William Wyler and Ingmar Bergman,
talented cinematographers such as Gregg Toland, and outstanding casts including Walter Huston,
Humphrey Bogart, Andy Griffith, Burt Lancaster and Dustin Hoffman. All present well-crafted
stories that provide things to think about for us in the 21 century.
6 Mondays, January 10-February 21 (No seminars January 17 in observance of MLK Day)
12:30-2:30 p.m., Daniel J. Curran Place
Dr. Jeff John is a professor emeritus in the department of communication at Wright State University,
where he taught journalism courses for 29 years. He has moderated three UDOLLI seminars:
Journalism in the Cinema One and Two and What is News? in 2019. Dr. John is the co-author of
A Bird in Your Hand: A story of ambiguous justice, a true crime book about the murder of a Xenia
police officer, author of the science fiction novel Lab Rats Can’t Say No: A story in the future, and
an upcoming book about Ohio Governor James Cox and rebuilding the National Road in World
War 1. Jeff earned an Ohio University Ph.D. in mass communication and master’s degree in visual
communication, with minors in film studies, and a Bowling Green State University bachelor’s
degree in journalism. A Dayton-area native, he and his wife, Karin Avila-John, live in Dayton’s
Oregon Historic District.
Lights….Camera….Action! Aviation in the Movies!
See documentaries and Hollywood films featuring real airplanes (not computer generated)
and the people who flew them. We’ll look at historical figures, actors, directors, stunt people
and airplanes. Plus – find out about their Miami Valley connections.
Episode I: Introducing The Fierce Force of Nature Florence Lowe (aka Pancho Barnes),
her Travel Air Mystery Ship, and her Dayton Area Connection.
Episode II: Up In the Air with Barnstormers and The Great Waldo Pepper (starring Robert
Redford) and the J-1 Standard.
9 | Osher Winter 2022 Seminars | L E A R N I N G I S F O R E V E REpisode III: Does This Name Ring A Belle? See the original 1944 documentary about the most
famous B-17 in World War II – The Memphis Belle and find out its Dayton connection.
Episode IV: History vs. Hollywood. Memphis Belle (the 1990 Hollywood version).
Episode V: “By Faith I Fly”. What Miami Valley resident and F-51 pilot was instrumental in
training the Republic of Korea Air Force and involved in “Operation Kiddie Kar”? Hint: Roy
Scherer, Jr. played him on-screen.
Episode VI: For The Love Of Flying. Why do they do what they do? Meet an additional cast of
“plane crazy” characters (including those from the Miami Valley) and visit one of the busiest
general aviation airports in the country.
6 Mondays, January 10-February 21 (No seminars January 17 in observance of MLK Day)
12:30-2:30 p.m., Daniel J. Curran Place
Bill Knisley has been in love with aviation for more than 50 years. A private pilot, certified airframe
and power plant mechanic and authorized inspector, he restored his 1946 Piper Cub, winning an
Outstanding Custom Classic award at EAA Airventure 2014. Bill was also one of the team leads in
restoring a 1929 Travelair 6000 that won Grand Champion Antique category at EAA in Oshkosh
WI in 2021. Previously he was Director of Maintenance for Ryan International Airlines, Assistant
Chief and Chief Inspector for Stevens Aviation, and spent several years as a Trainer and Training
Coordinator for the American Line Builders Apprenticeship Training program. Bill is a member and
past president of The Flying Angels, Inc. in New Carlisle, Ohio. Aviation is his life, along with his wife.
Barbara Knisley retired from LM Berry and AT&T/YP as an advertising account executive, talent
acquisition consultant and HR trainer. She considers being swept away by a good movie (or an
airplane) along with a bowl of popcorn, one of the true necessities of life along with a good marriage.
Exploring Short Fiction NEW
This seminar will engage participants in the reading and discussion of short stories dealing with
various themes. Authors will consist of a few masters of the 20th and 21st centuries such as Ernest
Hemingway, Louise Erdrich, Mary Hood, James McBride, Ethan Canin, Joy Williams, Chris Ware,
and possibly others. Some stories will be read for homework and other “flash fiction” pieces will be
read in person. There may also be an appearance by a local short story writer.
6 Mondays, January 10-February 21 (No seminars January 17 in observance of MLK Day)
12:30-2:30 p.m., Daniel J. Curran Place
Jim Brooks taught high school English and creative writing at Chaminade Julienne High School for
37 years as well as courses at Miami, UD, Wright State and Sinclair. He received his master’s degree
in English from UD in 1986.
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This Zoom seminar will present a different TED Talk each week and then allow for discussion
on the topic. Participants will watch the talk during the session, then break up into small
groups to discuss. If you like to delve into new and interesting topics and share ideas with other
UDOLLI members, this seminar is for you. It will offer all new TED Talks from the first season
and will include topics such as: altruism, video scams, prison reform, talking politics, productive
disagreement, and others.
6 Mondays, January 10-February 21 (No seminars January 17 in observance of MLK Day)
12:30-2:30 p.m., Zoom
Mary Riordan is a retired educator and guidance counselor. She has moderated seminars at UDOLLI
on several topics including tech skills, geocaching, and grand parenting.
Europe 103 History of the Great European Cities
When touring great cities of Europe, what do all those cathedrals, churches, palaces, ruins,
art museums and architectural masterpieces mean? The content of this seminar will provide
meaningful historical context for the European traveler to Rome, Florence, Paris, and London.
When, why, how and by whom were they founded? How did they become western civilization’s
principle centers of power, art, architecture and culture? What remains of major historical epochs?
What are “must see” and what sites are often overlooked?
6 Mondays, January 10-February 21 (No seminars January 17 in observance of MLK Day)
3-5 p.m., Daniel J. Curran Place
Dr. Bill Schuerman retired from UD in 2013 after serving 28 years as vice president, dean and
faculty member. For 27 years he taught courses in early European history and was twice selected as
a member of a faculty team for UD’s Summer Study Abroad Program in Florence, Italy. He has been
a UDOLLI moderator for 17 years. During this time his seminars have included Europe 101 and 102,
Artisan Bread Baking and, most recently with his wife, Ann, Biking the Dayton Region’s System of
Bike Trails. He and Ann travel and bike in Europe annually. Bill served as a member of UDOLLI’s
Board of Advisors.
I Tried Opera!
The purpose of this seminar is to acquaint students to opera…particularly those who have never
seen one or those who saw one or two, but didn’t like it or didn’t “get it.” Culmination of the
seminar will be watching Puccini’s comic masterpiece GIANNI SCHICHI. No prior knowledge of
music or opera required.
5 Mondays, January 10-February 14 (No seminars January 17 in observance of MLK Day)
3-5 p.m., Daniel J. Curran Place
Mike Taint is a retired United States Air Force officer, industry project manager and computer
science instructor. Also an amateur historian, he has moderated several UDOLLI seminars (including
“Endangered History” and “The United States Invades Ohio”). He has sung for 20 years with the
Dayton Opera and Dayton Philharmonic, participates in masters track and field (throwing events)
and frequently travels with his wife, Amy.
11 | Osher Winter 2022 Seminars | L E A R N I N G I S F O R E V E RHorseman, Pass By—The Novels and Films of Larry McMurtry NEW
Larry McMurtry was a Texas-born Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist, essayist, bookseller, and
screenwriter. His work for television earned 18 Emmy Award nominations (seven wins), and
his adapted screenplay for the film Brokeback Mountain won the Academy Award. In 2014,
McMurtry received the National Humanities Medal. This Zoom seminar will examine the
life of McMurtry along with selected novels and films.
4 Mondays, January 10-February 7 (No seminars January 17 in observance of MLK Day)
3-5 p.m., Zoom
John Sheehan has moderated seminars for UDOLLI since 2012, on topics from photography to
nuclear weapons, aviation to the literature of European spies and the diversity of Texas music.
He is dedicated to bringing an increased appreciation for all things Texas to UDOLLI members.
John retired from Wright-Patterson AFB in 2006 as the Chief of Ground Safety for the Air
Force Materiel Command, and is the author of “Gunsmoke: USAF Worldwide Gunnery Meet”
published by Motorbooks International.
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A History of the Beatles, Part 1
In this seminar we’ll examine the history of rock’s most iconic group from their humble
beginnings through the end of their touring days in August of 1966. We’ll examine what made
The Beatles the most famous entertainers in rock history. We will both see and hear much of the
group’s music as well as examine their history from their founding in Liverpool, to the heights of
Beatlemania and its aftermath. Learn the critical roles people like Ivan Vaughn, Jimmie Nicol and
Doug Layton had on their careers.
6 Tuesdays, January 11-February 15
9:30-11:30 a.m., Daniel J. Curran Place
Steve Crews has spent over 40 years in Law Enforcement as a Dayton Police Officer, Director of
Security for Dayton Dragons and with Ohio Department of Homeland Security. Pat Crews received
her B.A. degree in Economics from the University of Dayton and retired from the Advancement
Division of U.D. where she was Director of Constituent Relations, Program Director of the African
American Alumni Organization and the Golden Flyers. Both are passionate about music and have
attended hundreds of concerts at some of Rock’s most iconic venues. They have a large collection of
Rock Art, books and memorabilia. In 2019 they took a “Beatles vacation,” to London and Liverpool.
Movie Lovers: Study of Directors Ron Howard and Martin Scorsese NEW
In this seminar we will watch and discuss three movies of directors Ron Howard and Martin
Scorsese. We will also study and discuss growth as to the type of movies they have directed so far
in their lives.
6 Tuesdays, January 11-February 15
9:30-11:30 a.m., Daniel J. Curran Place
Terry Hawk holds both BBA and MBA degrees. He worked in advertising and sales for three years
and was a high school teacher for 42 years. Terry has been a movie lover all of his life.
Worth a Second Look
This Zoom-based photography interactive workshop exploring a deeper look at the elements of a
photo as a work of art. Participants will share photos and critique their own work. Discuss light
subject, composition. Each week will introduce these elements and the following week will take
an interactive look at them.
Seminar Limit: 18
6 Tuesdays, January 11-February 15
9:30-11:30 a.m., Zoom
Susan Brenner holds a Ph.D. in Teacher Education (Literacy). Her experience includes teaching
graduate and undergraduate students on line and in person at the university. Susan has a master’s
in educational counseling. She has designed and presented workshops for teachers in UK and the US
and designed and presented a workshop combining photography and text for Sinclair Community
College Lifelong Learning. Susan has presented an International Photo Workshop (3 sessions) as
well as a Photography Workshop for UDOLLI in 2021 incorporating information from a course with
Photographer, Joel Sartore. Shs is also a professional international storyteller.
13 | Osher Winter 2022 Seminars | L E A R N I N G I S F O R E V E RCreative Studio: Fresh Perspectives NEW
Let’s experiment with our picture-taking. Give yourself the freedom to explore fresh points of
view, subjects, angles, ideas, role models and approaches to your photography. We’ll examine
classic photographers and those new to us, from Lothar Wolleh to Mick Rock, Gray Malin
to Lisa & Tom Cuchara. Using creative constraints, exercises and intriguing professional
examples, we'll broaden our own photography, and create some fun pix.
As participants you will be asked to shoot new images each week with any camera of your
choice, including cellphone camera and upload one new photograph weekly to our online
album.
There will be an opportunity to exhibit your new images.
Seminar Limit: 18
6 Tuesdays, January 18-February 22
12:30-2:30 p.m., Daniel J. Curran Place
Shulamit Adler, Ph.D., is a writer, a visual artist, photographer, community educator, and
neuro- & clinical psychologist.
Her celebration of the Miami Valley and the Midwest, lyrical flower images and animals with
attitude can be seen in shows, installations, publications and private collections. She has offered
her Creative Studios and seminars in photography through our Lifelong Learning Institute for
over a decade.
Auto-Drama in Black & White NEW
Eventful and often life altering road trips, highway patrol procedurals, and international spy
intrigue where the automobile was a credible, indeed important, part of the action have been
part of network television for generations. However, three “back-and-white” series stand out
with a forth having kicked off the genre.
Under-appreciated at the time, Route 66 ran from 1960 through 1964 for a total of 116
episodes. Eight of those episodes were filmed here in Ohio and we’ll view two of them done on
location in Youngstown and Kinsman, Ohio. Employing a format characterized by elements
of both traditional and anthology drama, critics at the time proclaimed the series to be among
the best television had to offer. Characterized by strong story lines, film-noir visual quality,
handsome male leads and lovely female guest stars, the series remains one-of-a-kind “auto-
drama.” Prior to viewing these episodes we’ll look at one significant episode from The Naked
City (1958 to 1963) the series that inspired Route 66.
Then there was Highway Patrol starring Broderick Crawford who often stepped out of role at
the end of each episode to moralize on the dangers of the highway, criminal behavior, or drunk
driving. Running from 1955 into 1958, we’ll never know how many young boys harbored the
desire to become state troopers while watching this fast-paced, albeit formulaic, black-and-
white auto-drama.
14 | Osher Winter 2022 Seminars | L E A R N I N G I S F O R E V E RAcross the pond, viewers in Britain and later in syndication here in the U.S. were enthralled by the
masterful film-noir-like series The Saint (1962-1969) with the debonair Roger Moore. Driving his
classic Volvo sports car, the series showcased scores of period European cars with plots focused on
corrupt government officials, organized crime, international espionage, and political unrest. Ah,
what’s old is new again, right?
We will view and discuss significant episodes from these four film-noir-like “auto-dramas” and learn
the back-stories behind each of these classic series.
6 Tuesdays, January 11-February 15
12:30-2:30 p.m., Daniel J. Curran Place
Dr. Ed Garten continues his long running UDOLLI series on American automobile culture. Ed retired
as emeritus dean and professor from the University of Dayton in 2007 and then served for nearly a
decade directing doctoral programs in higher education leadership and adult education with Walden
University. Ed served two terms as vice president of the Society of Automotive Historians and continues
as vice chair of that society’s awards committee. Additionally, he has been a long serving classic car
judge with Dayton’s annual Concours d’Elegance at Carillon Park, the major annual fundraiser for
Dayton History.
An Epidemic within the Pandemic: Substance Use/Mental Health Disorder NEW
With COVID 19 looming large in our world, it has affected so many areas of our lives, including
mental health and substance use 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 this 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, January 11-February 15
12:30-2:30 p.m., Daniel J. Curran Place
Rebecca Walsh is a Dayton native. She wandered away from home for about 20 years and returned
to Dayton 5 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. She has been a member of FOA – Families of Addicts – for 5 years and is active
in her community, educating and advocating for understanding of the disease of addiction.
Bible Basics: The Old Testament
So, what’s all this fuss about the Old Testament? Who wrote it and what stories does it tell? When
was it written and for what audience? And, even more importantly, WHY was it written? What does
it have to say to us in the 21st century? Or does it have anything to say?
Join us in this Zoom seminar to explore these ancient writings. Learn more about them and what
they were saying to the people of ancient Israel as well as what they might be saying to you as a 21st
century person. Be sure to have your Bible for these discussions.
In preparation for the first session, please become familiar with your bible and “WHAT” it contains
beyond the Old and the New Testaments.
Suggested Text: A copy of the Bible. Your preferred version.
15 | Osher Winter 2022 Seminars | L E A R N I N G I S F O R E V E R6 Tuesdays, January 11-February 15
12:30-2:30 p.m., Zoom
Carolann Cannon is a research chemist who has developed a new interest in theology over the past 35
years. She received a M.A. in Theological Studies here at UD in 1986 and is certified as both a catechist
and a catechetical leader by the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Her seminars with UDOLLI have included
Christian History: 3 separate seminars; WHO do you say that I am—Christology; the Barbarians and
the “So-called” Dark Ages; The Papacy and the Bishops of Rome as well as Bible Basics: The Old and
The New Testaments.
Survey of Writing NEW
This Zoom seminar explores narrative development, various writing techniques and basic writing
skills. Participants will create various types of original descriptive writing to include poetry, drama
fiction and journalism.
6 Tuesdays, January 11-February 15
12:30-2:30 p.m., Zoom
Margaret (Peg) O’Connor is a retired university administrator and professor with more than 35
years’ experience in higher education. In addition to teaching communication related classes, she also
worked as a journalist, public relations and advertising consultant for major corporations.
Dayton’s Brewing History
When the first settlers to what would develop into Dayton, Ohio traveled here from Cincinnati, they
brought with them a knowledge of brewing arts based on their heritage and the fact that beer was
considered safer to drink than the water that came from the rivers. We’ll look at how beer traditions
developed from different European regions, how they developed in the western America frontier
that was Ohio in the late 18th and early 19th centuries and how it weathered Prohibition. Then we’ll
talk about the current developments in the growing craft beer market.
Seminar Limit: 25
6 Tuesdays, January 11-February 15
3-5 p.m., Daniel J. Curran Place
Tom Gaudion has been a volunteer at Dayton History’s Carillon Brewing Company since its opening in
2014. With a background in engineering, marketing and sales he knew very little about brewing until then.
After four years of real hands-on experience, he has found that there is a lot to learn about brewing’s influence
on the development of the settlement that became Dayton, Ohio and its progress through time. Joining
Tom in presenting this session will be members of the Carillon Brewing Company staff.
Three Profiles in Jazz. The Life and Music of… NEW
In this seminar, we explore in depth the life and music of three influential jazz musicians, all
products of the Midwest.
Art Tatum, from Toledo, overcame a severe eyesight handicap, to become the music’s greatest
virtuoso. He would awe jazz and classical pianists alike. Jazz pianists to this day acknowledge his
primacy.
16 | Osher Winter 2022 Seminars | L E A R N I N G I S F O R E V E RBilly Strayhorn, born in Dayton and raised in Pittsburgh, would become Duke Ellington’s writing and
arranging partner for almost 30 years. Overlooked by the general public during his lifetime, he would
not gain appreciation for his work until 30 years after his death.
Charlie Parker, from Kansas City, grew up during the heyday of his city being the epicenter of jazz.
He would go on to revolutionize jazz soloing, becoming arguably the greatest jazz instrumentalist
who ever lived.
We will devote two weeks to each musician, which will include live piano demonstrations, and
culminate with a film documentary of each musician.
6 Tuesdays, January 11-February 15
3-5 p.m., Daniel J. Curran Place
Bill Lavin, a retired radiologist, has moderated 9 music-related seminars for UDOLLI.
Glimpses of the Civil War
“Glimpses of the Civil War” is a seminar that Rick Carlile has been moderating at UDOLLI for more
than 10 years, with additions and modifications from time to time. It is impossible to cover the entire
Civil War in 12 hours, so Carlile has picked topics of the Civil War which he believes would be most
interesting to our members. These topics include: (1) general background; (2) military campaigns; (3)
Gettysburg campaign; (4) Ohio in the Civil War; (5) potpourri of various topics; and (6) photography
in the Civil War and visual tour of the Dayton Soldiers’ Home.
6 Tuesdays, January 11-February 15
3-5 p.m., Daniel J. Curran Place
Rick Carlile is a retired attorney. He has been a student of Civil War history and a collector of Civil
War artifacts and photography for more than 40 years. Rick received a B.B.A . from Ohio University and
a J.D. degree from the University of Michigan Law School. He has written articles for various magazines
and has provided copies of the Civil War images in his collection for publication in numerous books and
magazines, along with providing copies to various museums. Copies of Rick’s photographs also appeared in
Ken Burns’ landmark TV miniseries on the Civil War. He is an avid Civil War book and photography collector.
To Fly and Fight – A Review of the World’s Major Air Forces NEW
As international tensions continue to escalate and the balance of power around the world is changing,
air power becomes more critical in projecting a nation’s influence internationally. Whether in the
Far East, the Middle East or in Europe, a strong Air Force is requirement for success in any future
conflict. This Zoom seminar will examine the state of the world’s major air forces and known future
changes.
6 Tuesdays, January 11-February 15
3-5 p.m., ZOOM
John Sheehan has moderated seminars for UDOLLI since 2012, on topics from photography to nuclear
weapons, aviation to the literature of European spies and the diversity of Texas music.
He served 20 years in the USAF with assignments in two overseas fighter wings and in the U.S. as a
missile launch officer. John retired from Wright-Patterson AFB in 2006 as the Chief of Ground Safety
for the Air Force Materiel Command, and is the author of “Gunsmoke: USAF Worldwide Gunnery Meet”
published by Motorbooks International.
17 | Osher Winter 2022 Seminars | L E A R N I N G I S F O R E V E RWEDNESDAY SEMINARS
You Rock Jeeves!” The Life and Works of P.G. Wodehouse NEW
One of the most delightful humor writers of the 20th century, P.G. Wodehouse (1881-1975) created
a dazzling array of memorable literary characters and locations: Bertie Wooster, the astute valet
Jeeves, and the Drones Club; various spirited Aunts and Uncles; the monocled Psmith (with
a silent “P”); Lord Emsworth and the champion pig of Blandings Castle; and many more. Yet
Wodehouse was also a talented lyric writer for Broadway musicals collaborating with Jerome
Kern, took a turn as a Hollywood screen writer, and authored more than 270 short stories. We’ll
explore this complex, naive, and witty man’s long and peripatetic life and find out why he got
seriously into the soup with British authorities in World War II for making some very ill-advised
broadcasts while in Nazi Germany. To sample his work, you’re invited to read any of several
representative Wodehouse books and a short story compilation, available in some libraries and at
reasonable cost in online used book sales.
Required Text:
• Session 2, read “Psmith in the City” (first published 1910)
• Session 3 read “Right Ho, Jeeves” (first published 1934)
• Session 4 read assigned selections from the “Blandings Castle” story compilation
(first published 1935)
• Session 5 read “Uncle Fred in the Springtime” (first published 1939).
6 Wednesdays, January 12-February 16
9:30-11:30 a.m., Daniel J. Curran Place
Larry Hollar has moderated four UDOLLI seminars on major league baseball and classical choral
music. His serious literary studies included a college major focused on works written in Spanish and
other modern European languages. Larry’s esteem for humor and satire is grounded in a misspent
youth surreptitiously reading MAD Magazine and his later relishing the works of Oscar Wilde,
Evelyn Waugh, Dick Gregory, John Kennedy Toole, Edward Abbey, and Dave Barry, all offering a
welcome restorative from life’s more dismal moments.
Mystery Novels from Different Cultures around the World NEW
This Zoom seminar will cover mystery novels that are set in different countries: Chile, Singapore,
Italy, Trinidad and the Czech Republic. The seminar will explore universal themes involved
in crime, and unique aspects of each culture and time period. The moderator will present
information about each author, and lead a discussion about each book. Most of the books are
available in local libraries, or for purchase at local book stores or online.
Please read “The Neruda Case” for the first session.
Required Text:
• Week 1-“The Neruda Case” by Roberto Ampiero
• Week 2-“The Frangipani Tree Mystery” by Ovidia Yu
• Week 3 “Black Run” by Antonio Manzini
• Week 4 “Mycroft Holmes” by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar & A, Waterhouse
• Week 5 “Prague Stories: Crime Stories by Czech Authors” by Karl Capek
Seminar Limit: 35
18 | Osher Winter 2022 Seminars | L E A R N I N G I S F O R E V E R6 Wednesdays, January 12-February 16
9:30-11:30 a.m., Zoom
Mary Ellen Griswold has a B.A. in psychology and an M.S.W. She has been reading mystery novels
for over 60 years and moderated seminars at UD for over 10 years.
Exploration of the Universe
At some point, most of us have gazed up at the stars on a dark night and thought about the
vastness, beauty, and mystery of the Cosmos. We will explore the universe together and learn
some of its secrets. This seminar covers the history of efforts to study and understand the
universe. It begins with ancient cultures followed by early great scientists including Copernicus,
Galileo, Newton, and others. We then cover advances in rocketry, astronomy, the great Space Race
of the 1960s, planetary exploration and current projects exploring the universe. The incredible
moments and accomplishments of the race to the moon will be re-lived with videos. The
conclusion will be a discussion of the global cost of space exploration and value of it for our human
endeavor.
6 Wednesdays, January 12-February 16
9:30-11:30 a.m., Daniel J. Curran Place
Tom Cammel has been an enthusiast of astrophysics and space exploration since the first time he
gazed up on a dark night and saw the Milky Way. He has an engineering degree from the University
of Dayton. He is a retired product manager from Trimble Navigation.
Are We There Yet? A Musical Road Trip NEW
Since the invention of the back seat – buggy or car – youngsters have been whiningly asking their
parents, “Are we there yet?.” Well, sorry, the answer is still no. In this seminar we will ignore the
kids, and gleefully propel ourselves along by listening to songs with names of places in the title.
We have six weeks to complete our travels. We’ll be listening to songs from many musical genres,
spanning the years 1920’s-early 1990’s. A few examples: 60’s Pop – “Galveston” by Glen Campbell;
Early Country Music – “Miss the Mississippi and You” by Jimmie Rodgers; Early Rock and
Roll – “Memphis, Tennessee” by Chuck Berry; Rhythm and Blues—“Spanish Harlem” by Ben E.
King; Bluegrass- “You’ll Never Leave Harlan Alive” by Patty Loveless; Easy Listening- “I Left My
Heart In San Francisco” by Tony Bennett; and Rock –“ Katmandu” by Bob Seger. To give a nod to
“learning,” the seminar will provide a few factoids about the artists and songs. Maybe the kids will
be asleep by the time we are through. Come check it out.
6 Wednesdays, January 12-February 16
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 the 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 the age of 4-5. Having spent 35 years as a budget analyst/financial manager for the
US Air Force at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Mr. Wurst 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.
19 | Osher Winter 2022 Seminars | L E A R N I N G I S F O R E V E RPolicing in America is Under a Microscope. Change is certain,
but how much is acceptable? NEW
Since May 2020, many state and local governments rushed to fundamentally reimagine or
defund policing. Allegations of police brutality are fewer but persist. To avoid confrontations,
police often refrain from making low level arrests or issue minor traffic tickets. In 2021 record
numbers of police officers have been shot as violent crimes surge. Declining support for police and
demands to end qualified immunity has led to thousands of retirements and resignations leaving
communities less safe. Change is certain but how much is acceptable? This Zoom seminar give us
the opportunity to discuss this important topic.
Required Text: “Blood in the Streets: Racism, Riots and Murders in the Heartland of
America.” Available on Amazon and in the Carillon Park Gift shop.
5 Wednesdays, January 12-February 9
12:30-2:30 p.m., Zoom
Dan Baker is a Dayton Ohio Police Lieutenant (Ret.) He served 25 years as a uniformed officer,
narcotics detective and homicide detective, then commander of the violent crime bureau and hostage
negotiation team. His second career was as Director of Nuclear Safeguards and Security at US
DOE Mound Plant in Miamisburg and other classified sites in Washington State and Oak Ridge
TN. Additionally, he served as executive director of the Cincinnati Citizens Complaint Authority
2002-2004 after riots in 2001. Also executive director of the University of Tennessee National Law
Enforcement Innovation Center and National Forensic Academy in Knoxville TN. Co-author of
two books with Gwen Nalls, “Blood in the Streets: Racism, Riots and Murders in the Heartland of
America” and “Protests, Death and Coverup in the Secret City.” Dan is a graduate of UD (BS and MS).
He was previously a licensed mental health counselor in State of Ohio focused on drug and alcohol
addiction.
The Best Baseball Films form the Golden Age of Baseball in the 1940s and
1950s NEW
Over six weeks, a series of baseball feature films from the 1940’s and 50’s will be presented. This
period is sometimes referred to as the “golden age” of baseball. Hollywood stars of the era such as
Gary Cooper, Jimmy Stewart, Ronald Reagan and Dan Dailey portray some of baseball’s icons from
that golden age as well as other baseball stories from comedy to drama reflecting this important
period in the American pastime.
6 Wednesdays, January 12-February 16
12:30-2:30 p.m., Daniel J. Curran Place
Al Turnbull is a 1969 UD alum. He is a collector of baseball films with over 275 titles from silent
up to present day releases. He is interested in all aspects of baseball as a window to our history and
culture through film, art and literature. He is a member of the Society of American Baseball Research
(SABR), the National Baseball Hall Of Fame and a past member of the legendary Green Diamond
Gallery. He has had articles published in Spitball Magazine and Minor Trips Digest. This will be Al’s
sixth baseball film seminar for UDOLLI since in 2016.
20 | Osher Winter 2022 Seminars | L E A R N I N G I S F O R E V E RDebunking Myths about Islam: A Journey from Fact to Fiction
This Zoom seminar is designed as an opportunity to come to an understanding of the various
myths and misconceptions that surround Islam. Given the fact that general unawareness in
our society about Islam is very common, it is quite understandable that this lack of information
can easily lead to a fear of Muslims and mosques. Many Americans in Dayton have never been
inside a mosque or met a Muslim. The number of those who have met a Muslim woman and
conversed with her is even less. The seminar hopes to open up a dialogue about the common
misconceptions about Islam with the hope that the participants will bring their own questions to
the table.
6 Wednesdays, January 12-February 16
12:30-2:30 p.m., Zoom
Bushra Shahid is originally from Pakistan. She has a master’s degree in English literature. Since
coming to the United States her focus has been the community building relations and fostering
better understanding of different faiths. She has helped create and build various projects in which
her community the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is actively involved.
The Supremes: Judicial Hits or Flops 4 NEW
SCOTUS IS changing; Kennedy and Ginsburg gone; Kavanaugh and Barrett in—New landmark
cases—New rules. Let’s get SCOTUS smarter.
During his fourth six-week seminar, Moderator Larry Burick, through in-depth, lively interactive
presentations, peppered with dashes of his attempts at humor, will guide the sessions through
recent SUPREMES’ cases, decided and pending. The topics--controversial and current--include:
• Religious liberty: is it absolute? Absolutely not! Case studies: Religious exercise: outlier
rituals, headwear, beards + the LGBTQ coming out party: is it going to end? Covid
restrictions: community or congregations?
• Voting laws: protection or suppression?
• Freedom of speech: is reform required?
• A little of this n’ a little of that: Covid mandates: does “don’t tread on me” fly? Scotus reforms:
is now the time? The great dissenters: what’s the big deal? Texas abortion law: does it stand
a Chance?
• Mr. Filibuster: pathway to SCOTUS activism?
If you like to be challenged, this seminar is for you. If you like to share your views, this seminar is
for you.
6 Wednesdays, January 12-February 16
12:30-2:30 p.m., Daniel J. Curran Place
Larry Burick is a retired attorney who is thrilled that he finally can focus on his life-long passion
– studying and teaching about constitutional law and the Supreme Court. Larry has moderated
several lively, interactive UDOLLI seminars in recent years. You always know where he stands, but
he welcomes opposing views.
21 | Osher Winter 2022 Seminars | L E A R N I N G I S F O R E V E R2021 Dayton Literary Peace Prize Winners NEW
This seminar will focus on the winners and runners-up for the 2021 Literary Peace Prize. They
are: Road to Raqqa by Jordan Ritter Conn (runner-up in nonfiction), When Time Stopped by
Ariana Neumann (winner in nonfiction), The Mountains Sing by Phan Que Mai (runner-up in
fiction), and We Germans by Alexander Starritt (winner in fiction). The books will be read and
discussed in the order listed, and they should be available at bookstores and online. We usually
Zoom with one of the winning authors the last week of the term.
6 Wednesdays, January 12-February 16
3-5 p.m., Daniel J. Curran Place
Mary Ann Gasior earned a PhD in English literature from Tulane University, taught college-level
English courses at Wright State and other universities, served on the UDOLLI Board of Advisors
for six years, and has taught 20 seminars on such topics as Agatha Christie, Jane Austen, F. Scott
Fitzgerald, science fiction, and the DLPP books since 2013.
Cold Serial: The Jack the Strangler Murders: The Trial
Investigate a series of recently uncovered murders that could lead to a serial killer in Dayton,
Ohio. The time, 1900-1911. Understand the nature of serial killers. Meet these women and hear
their stories. One woman escapes and identifies a person of interest. Her testimony, along with
newspapers, court records, family stories passed down, and death certificates, will be reviewed.
In the final session you will be asked to assume the role of a juror to grant justice to these girls
and convict a suspect on multiple counts of murder.
4 Wednesdays, January 12-February 2
3-5 p.m., Daniel J. Curran Place
Brian Forschner has a PhD from OSU, operated halfway houses, and taught at UD, XU, and
Wright Patterson AFB. He studied criminal justice systems in Europe and the former USSR, was
president of the Senior Service division of Mercy Health and worked with health professionals in
Cuba and Croatia. A play based on his book was staged at the Aronoff Center.
Lafayette: “Hero of Two Worlds” NEW
Join this Zoom seminar to learn how WWI presented an opportunity for the United States to repay
France for its aid in our revolution. One of George III’s brothers influenced Lafayette in his decision
to fight for the fledgling America. The Marquis Lafayette then convinced Louis XVI to provide
troops, arms, ships and finance. Lafayette was a key player in the French Revolution including the
development of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen largely based on the writings
of his friend, Jefferson. He maintained his friendships with Washington, Jefferson, and other
founding fathers. In 1824-25, he visited America as “guest of the nation,” and made a grand progress
around the country. He was received as a rock star might be now and scores of places were named
in his honor.
Session 1: Early life and role in the American Revolution
Session 2: French Revolution and imprisonment
Session 3: 1824-25 tour of America and later life
3 Wednesdays, January 19-February 2
3-5 p.m., Zoom
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