You Can Still Register for Spring 2013 Classes!
Click on "Classes and Lectures" at the left to see which classes still have space available.
Then click on "Registration Form" to submit your registration request.
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CHANGES TO THE PRINTED CATALOG:
Canceled:
SC10
Change of dates:
SOC2, Take Charge of Your Life
MONDAYS Feb. 25 – Mar. 18, 1:00 – 2:15 pm (was Fridays in the printed catalog)
HIS6, The Alamo and the War for Texas Independence
Fridays Mar. 29, Apr. 5, 26, May 3, 1:00 – 2:15 pm *Starts Mar. 29, No class Apr.12 or 19*
CP1, Make a Photo Book
Wednesdays February 27 – March 20, 1:00 – 3:00 pm
LIT2, Classic 20th-Century Poems
Mondays Apr. 1, 8, 15, 29, 10:45 am - 12:30 pm *No class Apr. 22*
New Classes Added:
Eating to Nourish
HL8 Session II: April 3, 10, 24, May 1 **No class Apr.17**
Wednesdays 10:45 am - 12:00 noon
This series of lectures focuses on eating strategies that promote nourishment. Coverage includes an introduction to macro- & micronutrients and their significant characteristics, assessing food labels, mealtime rituals, optimizing nutrition through food preparation, and specific nutrient therapies that promote digestion. Particular emphasis will be given to whole foods and the nutrients they contain.
Instructor Brian Orr is a licensed doctor of naturopathic medicine – a primary care doctor who specializes in natural therapeutics. Dr. Orr maintains a private practice at Fairbanks Family Wellness and authors a syndicated column pertaining to emerging research on natural therapies.
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Guitar from Scratch (section 2) **NEW SECTION ADDED**
MT8 Session II: April 2, 9, 16, 23
Tuesdays 9:00 - 10:15 am
Have you always wished you could play guitar? This course will introduce you to the basics of guitar playing. No prior experience with guitar or any other music is required. You'll learn how to tune the guitar, strum, and form a few basic chords that will allow you to accompany lots of simple songs. Bring an acoustic (NOT electric!) guitar to class. If you don't have access to an acoustic guitar, contact the OLLI office and we'll point you to a rental option. It is important that students attend all 4 classes, as each class will build on what was learned the week before. Enrollment limited to 10.
Instructor Jeep Reid took up guitar playing five years ago because learning music helps seniors retain memory function. Even if that is only partly true, he says it is fun and he meets many nice people.
A "Signature Story"
in memory of Ted Fathauer's work
Click below to download the pdf of illustrated remarks Dave Norton made praising OLLI, using his experience in Prof. Bill Schneider's inspiring fall 2012 OLLI class on Signature Stories, and commemorating Ted Fathauer, all at the same time, to the local AARP group on Jan.24.
Looking for materials from your particular OLLI class?
Click on "Classes and Lectures" in the menu at the left.
Then click on "Reference Materials"
The list is ordered chronologically with the most recently posted material at the top.
OLLI at UAF - - Lifelong Learning for Older Adults
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UAF is a membership organization providing learning opportunities for seasoned adults (age 50+) in the Fairbanks area. Led by its membership, OLLI offers stimulating courses, lectures, educational travel, and special interest groups.
Members explore academic and general interest classes in an atmosphere that is intellectually stimulating, but without the stress of tests and grades. Members are invited from all backgrounds. They share the common bonds of intellectual curiosity and the experience of their generation. They are self-motivated learners, eager to share opinions, knowledge, and expertise with humor and mutual respect.
OLLI is a program of UAF Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning. It has received generous financial support from the Bernard Osher Foundation and recognizes the generosity of benefactor Bernard Osher by using the Osher name.
Classes
Classes are provided for the joy of learning - with no test or grades. Most classes meet once a week for four weeks during spring and fall sessions. They are taught by UAF faculty and retired faculty, Fairbanks professionals, and OLLI members eager to share their expertise. Over 100 courses are offered each year on a variety of topics. Some recent topics have included:
- Films of Martin Scorsese
- Social Media
- Digital Photography
- Energy Issues in Alaska
- Conversational Spanish
- Gentle Yoga
- Nutrition and Food Chemistry
- U.S. Constitution
- Shakespeare
Video!
Instructor Neal Brown had a surprise for his class on the first day of "Looking Down On Our Planet."
Educational Travel
Travel programs in various locations in Alaska have become part of the OLLI learning experience. Members enjoy 4 - 7 days of learning and adventure with friends.
2013 Excursions:
* Petersburg Little Norway Festival and LeConte Gacier Cruise
* Beaver Creek Float Trip
* Rock Skipping Contest at Lake Minchumina
* Kennicott and Iceberg Lake in the Chugach Mountains
*Thorne Bay McFarland's Floatel and Raffia Basket Class
*Denali National Park by Rail
Click "Travel" in the menu at the left of the page for more information about this year's excursions.
Membership
Membership is open to adults 50 and older and to their adult companions. Beginning in 2013, the annual fee is $35. The membership year is January to December. Membership includes e-newsletters, socials, special interest groups, and eligibility to register for courses and excursions.
Course fees are $15 per course - or-
$80 for unlimited courses for a half-year (Jan - June or July - Dec) -or-
$150 for unlimited courses for a full year (Jan - Dec).
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