OLLI Fall 2021 Course Brochure

FALL 2021 Course Brochure

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Table of Contents Course Calendar 2 OLLI Events 4 Fall Session Courses, Discussion Groups, and Workshops 6 Fall 2021 Registration: FAQ 12 Registration Information 13 Contact Us: Phone: 415-458-3763 Email: olli@dominican.edu Website: dominican.edu/olli

OLLI Staff Katherine Henderson Director

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Calum MacKechnie Associate Director

Michelle van Kriedt Assistant Director

sher Lifelong Learning Institute at Dominican University of California is an academic program founded in 2004 and supported by a generous endowment from the Bernard Osher Foundation, the resources of the University, and member donations and tuition.

There are three categories of membership in OLLI: Basic Members who take between one and five courses throughout the year, Session Members who take up to four courses in any one session and Premium Members who take UNLIMITED courses in the fall, winter, and spring sessions.

Scholarships are available for members who qualify.

Letter from the Director Dear OLLI Friends and Members,, It’s more than a year since March 2020 when the pandemic forced us to cancel all in-person courses at Dominican University. Since that time, we have delivered five sessions via Zoom. Although we plan to resume more of our program on campus each session, we will continue to offer several courses on Zoom. For your reference, Dominican OLLI will offer a blended model, which means courses will either be in-person or via Zoom, not a hybrid model where in-person courses are offered via Zoom simultaneously.

I cannot tell you how grateful I am to all of you who have stayed with OLLI Dominican throughout this unprecedented time. The following deserve special mention: • Calum MacKechnie and Michelle van Kriedt, who quickly pivoted in too many ways to describe; and by doing so enabled us to maintain a strong intellectual and artistic program; • OLLI faculty, who jumped from the car to the computer to maintain and even enhance their tradition of academic excellence; • Bob Shores, Chair of the Advisory Council, whose creativity and leadership helped persuade many Premium members to remain loyal to OLLI Dominican.

• Lorraine Barry, Chair of the Fundraising Committee, who in fiscal 2021 raised the largest annual amount of any year in OLLI history; • Haggai Niv, our new Chair of the Advisory Council as of July 1, 2021, who brings incredibly rich experience from his impressive dual careers as concert pianist and practicing scientist.

I thank all of them, and all of you, and I hope to see all of you in the fall — on Zoom, or face-to-face on our beautiful campus.

Kathie Henderson

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• Beverly Cantello, Chair of the Curriculum Committee, who never lost sight of the need to continuously review the curricula and recruit new faculty.

Fall Session 2021

OLLI Fall Session | Sept. 13 - Nov. 19 MONDAYS

Course

Morning Session Guzman Lecture Hall | NOT RECORDED 10:20 a.m. – noon (8 weeks) Sept. 13 - Nov 1

History of Philosophy: Early Modernity

Matt Dance, MA

Afternoon Session Guzman Lecture Hall | NOT RECORDED 2:20 – 4:00 p.m.

(8 weeks) Sept. 13 - Nov 1

The Stars in the Sky

Steve Bryson, PhD

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TUESDAYS

Course

Instructor

Instructor

Morning Session ZOOM - RECORDED 10 – 11:40 a.m.

(8 weeks) Sept. 14 - Nov 2

The Political Spectrum: A Guided Tour

Darren Zook, PhD

Afternoon Session ZOOM - NOT RECORDED 2 – 3:40 p.m.

(6 weeks) Sept. 14 - Oct. 19

Exploring Opera: The Divos

James Sokol, MA, MBA

Discussion Group ZOOM - NOT RECORDED 4 – 5:30 p.m.

(8 weeks) Sept. 14 - Nov 2

The Economist Discussion Group

Robert Garb and Lynn Sieben

WEDNESDAYS

Course

Morning Session Guzman Lecture Hall | NOT RECORDED 10:20 a.m. – noon (8 weeks) Sept. 15 - Nov 3

The Summer of Love: San Francisco Rock of the 1960s

Richie Unterberger

Afternoon Session ZOOM - NOT RECORDED 2 – 3:40 p.m.

(8 weeks) Sept. 15 - Nov 3

Understanding Russia

Anastasia Edel, MFA

Discussion Group ZOOM - NOT RECORDED 4 – 5:30 p.m.

(8 weeks) Sept. 15 - Nov 3

Global Issues Discussion Group

Michael Bremer

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Instructor

Fall Session 2021 THURSDAYS

Course

Instructor

Art and Psyche: Jung, Freud and Gustav Klimt

Kayleen Asbo, PhD

Morning Session ZOOM - NOT RECORDED 10 – 11:40 a.m.

(4 weeks) 2nd half: Oct 21, 28; Nov 4, 11

“The Troubles”: the Irish Independence Movement

Jean Bowler, MA

Afternoon Session ZOOM - RECORDED 2 – 3:40 p.m.

(4 weeks) 1st half: Sept 23, 30, Oct 7, 14; No class Sept. 16

The Good, The Bad, & the Ugly: the Future of American Power

Michael Baker, MD, FACS

Afternoon Session ZOOM - RECORDED 2 – 3:40 p.m.

(4 weeks) 2nd half: Oct 21, 28, Nov 4, 11

Is there a Conflict between Economics and Environmental Preservation?

Mike Arnold, PhD

Discussion Group ZOOM - NOT RECORDED 4 – 5:30 p.m.

(8 weeks) No class Sept. 16 Via ZOOM Sept. 23, 30; Oct. 7, 21, 28; Nov. 4; IN PERSON Oct 14; Nov 11 (Location TBD)

The Socratic Circus Discussion Group

Mitch Grunat

FRIDAYS

Course

Morning Session ZOOM - NOT RECORDED 10 – 11:40 a.m.

(8 weeks) Sept. 17 - Nov. 5

Poetry Workshop: The Gentle Art of the Haiku and the Haibun

Diane Frank, MA

Afternoon Session ZOOM - RECORDED 2 – 3:40 p.m.

(8 weeks) Sept. 17 - Nov. 5

Frederick the Great, the Habsburgs, and the Age of Enlightenment

Nikolaus Hohmann, PhD

Instructor

In the event of cancellations for reasons beyond our control, every effort will be made to offer make-up or substitute classes or courses. Course credit will be awarded to anyone who cannot attend the make-up or substitute classes.

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Morning Session ZOOM - NOT RECORDED 10 – 11:40 a.m.

(4 weeks) 1st half: Sept 23, 30; Oct 7, 14; No class Sept. 16

Fall Session 2021

OLLI Events

REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS The following programs are open to the public. Visit dominican.edu/olli-events to register and learn more. Call (415) 458-3763 or email olli@dominican.edu if you have questions or need assistance.

Using Zoom for OLLI and More, Gillian Wheelock Thursday, July 29 | 10 – ­ 11:00 a.m.

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Via Zoom | Free and Open to the Public

Visit: dominican.edu/olli-events for the Zoom link

Zoom can make at-home OLLI courses and communication with family and friends fun and easy. Join Gillian and the OLLI staff for this crash course.

There is no better time to learn Zoom. Polish your skills to get ready for a fantastic FALL 2021 Session. Several fall courses will be on Zoom, and some will be recorded for later viewing. Learn this easy way to engage in online learning and communicate with other lifelong learners.

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Fall Session 2021 WELCOME BACK TO CAMPUS! Friday and Saturday In-Person Lectures We are thrilled to welcome OLLI members back to campus in a measured capacity per public health guidelines. Join us Friday, Aug. 27, and Saturday, Aug. 28, for two very special in-person lectures from two of your favorite OLLI instructors. $25 per lecture | $40 for both IN-PERSON lectures

Comedy in the Midst of Tragedy: Dramatic Stories from World War II, Jean Bowler, MA Friday, August 27 | 10 – ­ 11:40 a.m.

IN-PERSON: Guzman Lecture Hall | Not Recorded

A bitter and tragic war nevertheless included events of humor, drama and no shortage of intrigue!

Mad King Ludwig of Bavaria, His Fairy Tale Castles, and Richard Wagner, Nikolaus Hohmann, Ph.D. Saturday, August 28 | 10 – 11:40 a.m.

IN-PERSON: Guzman Lecture Hall | Not Recorded Louis II (Ludwig), King of Bavaria, represented one of the oldest and most prestigious royal families of Europe. A friend of Otto von Bismarck and Richard Wagner, Louis was a willing instrument for both men’s soaring ambitions. A talented and imaginative artist, Louis built some of the most famous castles in Europe, including the iconic Neuschwanstein. And as a romantic dreamer, in love with beauty, yet ever more isolated and lonely, Louis was easy to inspire, easy to manipulate, and, ultimately, easy to murder.

SPECIAL ZOOM LECTURE OLLI Dominican embraces the best of both worlds, welcoming members back to campus and continuing to offer high-quality programming via Zoom. Join us in late August for a special lecture, especially for symphony enthusiasts!

What Does a Conductor Do Anyway? Alasdair Neale, M.A. Tuesday, August 31 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:40 a.m. | $25.00 Via Zoom | Not Recorded

Maestro Alasdair Neale is the Music Director of the New Haven Symphony Orchestra and the Sun Valley Music Festival. In this presentation, he will talk about what goes into becoming a conductor, what is involved in studying and understanding a score, how to communicate to the orchestra what is in the score through technique, and various other duties as a conductor.

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Fall Session 2021

MONDAYS History of Philosophy: Early Modernity, Matt Dance, MA September 13 - November 1 (8 weeks) | 10:20 a.m. – noon

In-Person: Guzman Lecture Hall | Not Recorded What can be known, and how can we know it? Early modern philosophy significantly revises ancient and medieval attempts to understand reality by giving problems of knowledge primacy over metaphysics. We will examine the rationalism of Descartes, Spinoza, and Leibniz; the empiricism of Locke, Berkeley, and Hume; and the attempt of Kant to reconcile these into a synthesis that still sets the parameters of theoretical philosophy today.

The Stars in the Sky, Steve Bryson, Ph.D. | www.dominican.edu/olli

September 13 - November 1 (8 weeks) | 2:20 – ­ 4:00 p.m.

In-Person: Guzman Lecture Hall | Not Recorded The stars in the sky tell us who we are and how we got here. Starlight is created by stellar furnaces that created the very elements in our bodies. In this course we’ll learn where the Sun and Earth came from, forming together from vast clouds. We’ll learn how stars shine by turning simple elements into heavier ones, and how stellar death spreads those elements into new gas clouds that become new stars and planets.

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Fall Session 2021

TUESDAYS The Political Spectrum: A Guided Tour, Darren Zook, PhD September 14 - November 2 (8 weeks) | 10 – 11:40 a.m.

Via Zoom | This Course Will Be Recorded* We often hear political descriptions like “radical left” or “far-right” or “moderate centrist” but what exactly do these terms mean and how do we know? Using examples from the past and present, this course will explore and explain the entire political spectrum, covering not just different political views and ideologies but also political phenomena like polarization and radicalization.

Exploring Opera: The Divos, James Sokol, MA, MBA September 14 - October 19 (6 weeks) | 2 – 3:40 p.m.

Via Zoom | NOT Recorded Some have altered the term “diva” to “divo” to express the adoration of male opera singers with exceptional voices. Some are legendary; others almost forgotten. Join James Sokol to discover or re-discover some of the great men of opera. Learn about their backgrounds and experience their brilliance through performance videos. Hear the variations among the male vocal ranges – countertenor, tenor, baritone and bass.

Bask in the gorgeous voices and repertoire. Don’t miss this series, terrific for opera newcomers and long-time fans!

The Economist Discussion Group, Robert Garb and Lynn Sieben, moderators September 14 - November 2 (8 weeks) | 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.

Via Zoom | NOT Recorded The Economist magazine provides unbiased reporting and thought-provoking articles on global political and economic developments. Each week we will review 6-9 articles from the current week’s issue. Class participants are expected to volunteer to lead a discussion on at least one article. Participants must subscribe or have access to current editions of The Economist (on-line or paper copies, also available at most libraries) and be familiar with Zoom. Information on subscriptions, student rates and special rates is available at 1-800-456-6086 or economistsubscriptions.com.

*Note: All discussion groups are limited to 25 participants. A Zoom tutorial will be held for new participants on equipment and etiquette prior to the first group meeting.

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Fall Session 2021

WEDNESDAYS The Summer of Love: San Francisco Rock of the 1960s, Richie Unterberger September 15 - November 3 (8 weeks) | 10:20 a.m. – noon

In-Person: Guzman Lecture Hall | Not Recorded In the mid-to-late 1960s, the San Francisco Bay Area exploded with psychedelic rock that captured the imagination of the world. The heyday of the San Francisco Sound will be explored with rare videos and recordings by greats like Jefferson Airplane, the Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin, and Santana. We’ll also investigate how the Bay Area’s unique counterculture, promoters such as Bill Graham, and venues like the Fillmore created a scene in which the music could flourish.

Understanding Russia, Anastasia Edel, MFA September 15 - November 3 (8 weeks) | 2 ­– 3:40 p.m.

Via Zoom | NOT Recorded Taught by a recognized writer and social historian, the course gives an insider’s view of Russian history, politics and culture. Among central topics are the myths that feed President Putin’s ideology, the coping mechanisms used by the Russian people to deal with an omnipotent state, and Russia’s culture and history expressed in film, music and literature.

Global Issues Discussion Group, Michael Bremer, moderator September 15 - November 3 (8 weeks) | 4 - 5:30 p.m.

Via Zoom | NOT Recorded

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A study group for people with an interest in interaction, strategies, and issues of countries around the world. We’ll create our own “think tank” and develop a deeper understanding of global problems and world issues. Participants will pick and lead discussions on topics of interest to the group (e.g., Are interests of China and Russia converging? What does the fourth Industrial Revolution mean for workers?) Classes will respectfully tolerate a wide range of opinions. *Note: All discussion groups are limited to 25 participants. A Zoom tutorial will be held for new participants on equipment and etiquette prior to the first group meeting.

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Fall Session 2021

THURSDAYS

Art and Psyche: Jung, Freud and Gustav Klimt Kayleen Asbo, PhD First half of the session Sept. 23, 30; Oct. 7, 14 – No class Sept. 16 (4 weeks) | 10 – 11:40 a.m.

Via Zoom | NOT Recorded The field of depth psychology emerged in Vienna at the very same time that Gustav Klimt was transitioning from a sentimental portrait style to a radical exploration of sex and death in his painting. We will explore the parallels between Freud’s theory of the unconscious drives and the Interpretation of Dreams with the Secessionist work that made Klimt famous, and then turn to how in his later years, Klimt’s work forged a new style that wove together Egyptian, Greek and Hebrew mythology with nature to achieve a synthesis of integration that parallels Carl Jung’s ideas of individuation and the Self.

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Fall Session 2021

THURSDAYS cont.

The Good, The Bad, the Ugly and the Future of American Power, Michael Baker, MD, FACS First half of the session Sept. 23, 30; Oct. 7, 14 – No class Sept. 16 (4 weeks) | 2 – 3:40 p.m.

Via Zoom | This Course Will Be Recorded* World War 2 transformed the U.S. from an isolationist nation with minimal influence on the global stage to an economic powerhouse and world leader. With this rapid rise in power and influence, the U.S. took on new responsibilities, signaling the beginning of the "American Era" of global leadership. This course will showcase the successes and failures of the U.S. military, while giving us a look into the future.

“The Troubles”: From the Irish Independence Movement to the Quest for Unification, Jean Bowler, MA Second half of the session Oct. 21, 28; Nov. 4, 11 (4 weeks) | 10 – 11:40 a.m.

Via Zoom | NOT Recorded The struggle for Irish independence was marked by violence and colonial repression from Great Britain. Deep resentments grew between the Irish Catholics and Irish Protestants.

This course will examine the conflict in Ireland from the Easter Rising in 1916 to the present. The Bloody Sunday massacre, sectarian fighting, terrorist bombings, the hunger strikes and the Good Friday Agreement of 1998 will be examined in detail.

Is there a Conflict between Economics and Environmental Preservation?, Mike Arnold, PhD

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Second half of the session: Oct 21, 28; Nov 4, 11 (4 weeks) | 2 – 3:40 p.m.

Via Zoom | This Course Will Be Recorded* Is there a conflict between the economy and environmental preservation? A lot of people think so, but they are misinformed. Conflicts always arise among winners and losers in political battles, but environmental preservation hasn’t “cost jobs”, as is frequently the claim. Economics provides insights about how we preserve the environment and the lowest-cost ways to do it, not whether we preserve the environment. We will explore the economic principles relevant to these conclusions in a four week course, including the guidance economics provides on global warming.

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Fall Session 2021 The Socratic Circus: A Salon, Mitch Grunat, moderator (8 weeks) | 4 - 5:30 p.m.

Via Zoom | Not Recorded Sept 23, 30; Oct 7, 21, 28; Nov 4 – No class Sept. 16 In-Person (location TBD); Not Recorded: Oct. 14; Nov. 11 The Socratic Circus is a salon where you will find intelligent and thoughtful discussion on myriad topics. Each week the group selects challenging, and at times controversial, subjects to discuss. Our goal is not to change anyone’s mind rather, we look at each issue from a big picture perspective and attempt to understand its essence, as well as engage in intellectually. *Note: All discussion groups are limited to 25 participants. A Zoom tutorial will be held for new participants on equipment and etiquette prior to the first group meeting.

FRIDAYS Poetry Workshop: The Gentle Art of the Haiku and the Haibun, Diane Frank, MA September 17 - November 5 (8 weeks) | 10 – 11:40 a.m.

Via Zoom | NOT Recorded

Frederick the Great, the Habsburgs, and the Age of Enlightenment, Nikolaus Hohmann, PhD September 17 - November 5 (8 weeks) | 2 – 3:40 p.m.

Via Zoom | This Course Will Be Recorded* A king who embodies Enlightened Absolutism. A family who embodied wisdom in power. And an age that showed the true potentialities of reason, as well as its limits.

The 18th Century – one of the finest periods in European history.

* Recorded courses are available only to OLLI members enrolled in the specific course. Access to the recorded content will be available through the end of the Fall 2021 Session, November 30, 2021.

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This workshop explores the Japanese tradition of haiku, using images of nature to express human emotions and the miracle of the moment. You will also learn to write haibun – a brief memoir, prose poem or travel story – where 2 or 3 short paragraphs culminate in a haiku. The haiku takes the story of the haibun even further, to an epiphany, a mystery, or a koan. It’s a magical way to explore your life experience and express yourself with power and beauty. All writers are welcome, regardless of experience. Diane Frank’s teaching style is joyful, loving, and intuitive.

OLLI Registration: Frequently Asked Questions When does registration begin?

What is the OLLI guest policy?

Registration for the Fall 2021 Session opens Friday, August 20, for Premium Members and Friday, August 27 for Basic and Session Members. Registration for OLLI Events is open now; visit dominican.edu/olli-events.

ING A Guests are welcome — the more, FRIEND! the merrier! You may invite a friend, or friends, to visit a course once; however, guests must register for the course in order to continue beyond a first visit.

How do I register?

Are discounts offered on courses?

There are two ways to register. Visit dominican.edu/olli and click the Register Online button on our website,

Yes. Individuals who have never taken a Dominican OLLI course are eligible for a NEW TO OLLI discount. Also, Dominican University faculty, staff, and alumni are eligible for discounts. Please note: discounts are not extended to family members. Discounts must be applied by office personnel. Contact the office for assistance.

REGISTER ONLINE or complete and mail the paper form on the opposite page to OLLI, Dominican University, 50 Acacia Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901.

May I register by phone?

If you are having trouble registering online, we can help. Contact our office for assistance: email olli@dominican.edu or call 415-458-3763.

How do I know my enrollment is confirmed?

You will receive your confirmation via email.

What is the OLLI refund policy?

Members are eligible for a refund of all fees minus an administrative fee of $25, if a written request is received via email, at least one week before the first class of the session.

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Does OLLI offer scholarships?

Yes. If you wish to be considered for a scholarship, please send an email with the subject line SCHOLARSHIP. Include your contact information and most recent tax statement (the page with the taxable income).

We recommend that you send your request before August 15. If you are selected for a scholarship, you pay only the membership fee of $25 each session and may attend two courses per session.

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Are the OLLI offices open on the Dominican campus?

The OLLI campus office will be open for limited hours in the fall, but as of the time of this printing, they are not open. The OLLI team is fully operational from home offices per public health guidelines. If you require assistance, contact our office.

If two of us live in the same household, are we obliged to register and pay as individual OLLI members?

On this issue we would like to appeal to your sense of honesty. The pandemic has reduced enrollments, and OLLI’s ability to function depends on member tuition. If you are able to register and pay as individuals, we ask you to do so.

Contact Info: (415) 458-3763 olli@dominican.edu dominican.edu/olli

OLLI Registration Information Registration for the Fall 2021 Session is available online and via the paper form. Register online at dominican.edu/olli. If you require assistance, simply call our office at 415-458-3763 or send an email to olli@dominican.edu. Registration opens August 20 for Premium Members and August 27 for Basic and Session Members.

COURSE: (C8=8 weeks, C6=6 weeks etc.), Discussion Group (DG), Workshop (W) ✔ MONDAYS

✔ TUESDAYS

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History of Philosophy C8

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The Stars in the Sky C8

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Art and Psyche C4

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“The Troubles”: Irish Independence C4

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The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly C4

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Is there a Conflict between Econ. C4

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The Socratic Circus DG8

✔ WEDNESDAYS

The Political Spectrum C8

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The Summer of Love C8

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Exploring Opera: The Divas C6

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Understanding Russia C8

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The Economist Discussion Group DG8

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Global Issues Discussion Group DG8

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✔ FRIDAYS n

Poetry Workshop: The Gentle Art of the Haiku and the Haibun W8

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Frederick the Great, the Habsburgs, and the Age of Enlightenment C8

In the event of classes or courses canceled for reasons beyond our control, every effort will be made to offer make-up or substitute classes or courses. Course credit will be awarded to anyone who cannot attend the make-up or substitute classes.

MEMBERSHIP AND FEES: MEMBERSHIP (ONE PER PERSON)

COST

*NEW TO OLLI PRICING

Premium Membership Fall 2021

$700 by Aug. 31; $750 from Sept. 1

$650

Session Membership Fall 2021

$350 for the Fall Session

$250

Basic Membership Fall 2021

$20 for the Fall Session

$20

COURSE, WORKSHOP, AND DISCUSSION GROUP FEES: To calculate the Grand Total add the Membership Fee + Course/Discussion Group Fees.

TYPE

PREMIUM

SESSION

BASIC

*NEW TO OLLI PRICING

8 Week course (C8)

$0

$0

$155

$55

6 week course (C6)

$0

$0

$120

$55

4 week course (C4)

$0 each

$0 each

$85 each

$55

Workshop (W8)

$45

$45

$200

$200

Discussion Group (DG8)

$0

$0

$50

$50

TOTAL FEES

Tax-deductible Donation to OLLI General Fund Tax-deductible Donation to Scholarship Fund B. Total Fees Grand total of membership and other fees (A +B)

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*In order to receive the NEW TO OLLI TUITION, prospective members must contact the OLLI office. Note: status is verified by records of past OLLI participation.

This is an excellent opportunity to learn about Dominican OLLI programming. Anyone can join the Open House, including non-members. Event details will be posted to the OLLI website closer to the date and shared with our digital newsletter subscribers.

Join OLLI via Zoom to meet the OLLI Dominican Faculty and learn about the exciting array of fall courses. Leaders of our discussion groups will also share information.

FRIDAY, AUG. 20, 10 a.m. | Free and open to the public Visit dominican.edu/olli-events for the Zoom link

Fall 2021 Meet the Faculty Open House

Mark Your Calendars:

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