CSUSM 2023 Fall Osher Catalog

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BECOME OUR NEWEST OSHER MEMBER! Join a community of inquiring and engaging peers age 50+ who thrive on personal fulfillment through education.

Whether you are looking for individual classes or a short course series, our programs explore the arts, history, politics, religion, health, social issues and much more. At the same time, you will connect with new friends, discover volunteer opportunities and even find a fresh interest or two!

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Shakespeare in Art

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Where in the World Is the U.S.? A Top 10 Summary

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Making Some Sense of the Russia-Ukraine Conflict

A New Kid on the (Digital) Block: The New Digital Intelligence Reality

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The USS Midway Story

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Jewish History

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So What Is Classical Music Anyway?

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A Short History of the Holy Land from the Ottomans to the Abraham Accords

9 The Revolution’s POWs: Privateers, Prisoners and Britain’s Black Holes

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Why Do We Travel?

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Unveiling Perspectives: Deconstructing the Male Gaze and Female Objectification in Film

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Gut Microbiome and Cognitive Aging

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Art, Architecture and Culinary Delights of Major Cities

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Theatre and Film Salon: Exploring Characters, Text and World from Stage to Film

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Marry Them Laughing: The Incomplete History of the Romantic Comedy Movie

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The History of Yellowstone National Park

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Women of Space, Women of Science Fiction: The Pivotal Hidden Figures of the Mid-20th Century

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The Pursuit of Justice: Perry Mason, Local Author Erle Stanley Gardner, and the Case for the Defense

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History of Baseball in San Diego

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The Civil War in Southern California?

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Paris 1919: The Peace Conference That Changed the World

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Strange New Worlds: How We Discovered the Planets Beyond our Solar System and the Exotic Secrets They Hold

CSUSM Extended Learning 288 Campus Way, San Marcos, CA 92078

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Musical Movie Divas

10 Art Appreciation: Art Coast to Coast, New York-San Diego

FRIDAY COURSES 10 You Write

SPECIAL EVENT 10 Taste of Korea: Korean Cuisine, Full of Wisdom and Nature Thursday, Aug. 24

TRAVEL PRESENTATION 10 Shades of Ireland Tuesday, Sept. 5

FREE LECTURES FOR THE PUBLIC 10 Estate Planning Webinar Thursday, Aug. 29

11 Pearl Harbor: December 7, 1941

DESTINATION LEARNING 11 Road Trip: Celebrating California Art at Two Museums

Orange County Museum of Art Laguna Art Museum

Wednesday, Oct. 18

KEY FOR LOCATIONS CSUSM in San Marcos Zoom

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Carlsbad Dove Library

Friday, Sept. 8

Hybrid, offered live in the classroom and via Zoom simultaneously (interactive)

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THE OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE RENEW YOUR ENTHUSIASM FOR LEARNING • EXPLORE NEW INTERESTS • MAKE NEW FRIENDS

Bernard Osher

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) is an organization established to improve the quality of life for adults over 50 years of age through higher education and the arts. OLLI at CSUSM was established in 2004 and is one of 125 Lifelong Learning Institutes supported by the Bernard Osher Foundation. Osher provides a wide array of courses taught by university professors and experts in their respective fields. The program aims to keep learners intellectually active and socially engaged with like-minded peers. If you’d like to renew your enthusiasm for learning, explore new interests and make new friends, Osher is for you!

MEMBERSHIP* An Osher membership is required to participate in our program.

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP, PAY AS YOU GO $35 membership fee. Valid 7/1/2023 - 6/30/2024. Pay for classes a la carte. For a la carte classes, if you do not have a current membership, a general membership fee will automatically be added to your shopping cart.

FALL TERM ALL-INCLUSIVE MEMBERSHIP $260 all-inclusive fall term. Valid 9/1/2023 - 12/31/2023.

Some exclusions may apply.*

ANNUAL ALL-INCLUSIVE MEMBERSHIP $560 annual membership fee. Valid 7/1/2023 - 6/30/2024.

Unlimited courses throughout the year. Some exclusions may apply.*

WHEN PURCHASING AN ALL-INCLUSIVE TERM OR ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: • Purchase term or annual membership on our website at csusm.edu/el/olli before enrolling in classes.

• Allow 24-72 hours for account activation.

• After receiving an email notification from us, log in to your student portal to make class selections. Choose annual, term or lifetime member and the system will zero-out your balance. (Excludes pop-up lectures, special events and destination learning.) *Pop-up lectures, destination learning excursions, special events, entrance fees, art supplies, etc., are not included in membership packages.

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PROGRAM LINKS Memberships and registration fees support the program. Sharing links with spouses and friends is prohibited and serves as a detriment to the longevity of the Osher program.

CREDIT CARD TRANSACTIONS Please note that effective January 2021, all Extended Learning credit card transactions will be charged a convenience fee of 2.65%. The convenience fee is subject to change.

OLLI STAFF Sherie Cambra, Program Director scambra@csusm.edu 760-750-8716 Amy Sprout, Program Coordinator asprout@csusm.edu 760-750-8613

HOW TO REGISTER

BY PHONE 760-750-4020 Note: We can accept eChecks by phone.

ONLINE csusm.edu/el/olli/howtoregister.html See step-by-step instructions on our website.

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HISTORY OF THE ROM-COM

THE REVOLUTION’S POWs

UNVEILING PERSPECTIVES

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK

ART APPRECIATION

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JEWISH HISTORY

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HISTORY OF THE ROM-COM

UNVEILING PERSPECTIVES

WOMEN OF SPACE

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JEWISH HISTORY

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WHY DO WE TRAVEL?

HISTORY OF THE ROM-COM

JEWISH HISTORY

UNVEILING PERSPECTIVES

PURSUIT OF JUSTICE

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YOU WRITE

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HISTORY OF THE ROM-COM

UNVEILING PERSPECTIVES

HISTORY OF BASEBALL

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JEWISH HISTORY

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WHAT IS CLASSICAL MUSIC? HISTORY OF THE HOLY LAND

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WHAT IS CLASSICAL MUSIC? HISTORY OF THE HOLY LAND

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YOU WRITE ART APPRECIATION

THEATRE AND FILM SALON

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MUSICAL MOVIE DIVAS

ROAD TRIP: CALIFORNIA ART AT TWO MUSEUMS

THEATRE AND FILM SALON

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THE CIVIL WAR IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA?

GUT MICROBIOME

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HISTORY OF THE ROM-COM

WHY DO WE TRAVEL?

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ART, ARCHITECTURE AND CULINARY DELIGHTS

HISTORY OF THE HOLY LAND

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MUSICAL MOVIE DIVAS

RUSSIA-UKRAINE CONFLICT

ART APPRECIATION

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MUSICAL MOVIE DIVAS

RUSSIA-UKRAINE CONFLICT

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MUSICAL MOVIE DIVAS

USS MIDWAY STORY

ART APPRECIATION

THEATRE AND FILM SALON

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CSUSM GIVING DAY

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MONDAY SCHEDULE

RENEW YOUR ENTHUSIASM FOR LEARNING • EXPLORE NEW INTERESTS • MAKE NEW FRIENDS

MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS CSUSM Osher instructors are leading educators and subject-matter experts in many fascinating fields of study.

For a full list of our instructors and their areas of expertise, please visit csusm.edu/el/osher-instructors.

DOUG STOWELL, has been a Furman University OLLI instructor in Greenville, S.C., since 2015 and for OLLI institutes across the U.S. since 2019. His background is in corporate market research and public opinion polling.

Career positions include director of market research for the Xerox Corp., U.S. client director for National Opinion Polling Ltd. in London, and senior client representative with Wirthlin Worldwide Polling in Washington, D.C. In 2008, Stowell opened Market Resource Associates, where he conducts consumer and political issues surveys.

ALEJANDRO CASTAÑEDA, PhD, holds a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in communications, the latter from Università Internazionale Dell’arte and Università Statale di Firenze in Florence, Italy. As a consultant, professional corporate trainer and keynote speaker, Castañeda has taught at the University of San Diego, SDSU, Cal State San Marcos, the Universidad Anáhuac and Universidad Iberoamericana. He is a published author in the fields of leadership, productivity, customer service and sales.

| MONDAY COURSES Shakespeare in Art

Professor Kim Keeline will explore how Shakespeare and his plays have appeared in art, from painting to sculpture to a little bit of popular culture, with an eye to looking at both Shakespeare’s popularity and how the plays are examined outside of the theater. What can the visual mediums tell us about Shakespeare and his plays?

MONDAY, SEPT. 25 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Online via Zoom 1 day $18 Kim Keeline, PhD

Where in the World Is the U.S.? A Top 10 Summary

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MONDAY, OCT. 2 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Online via Zoom 1 day $18 Doug Stowell

A New Kid on the (Digital) Block: The New Digital Intelligence Reality Our world rapidly changes and transforms many things we thought we handled perfectly. However, there is a new kid on the block, artificial intelligence and everything it contains: machine learning, open chat, scenario simulation and many more. Are we prepared? Do we need it? Should we ignore it? Or should we embrace it and take advantage of it? AI is changing many elements affecting our daily lives, from driving, reading the news and banking to vacationing, learning new things and living comfortably.

MONDAY, OCT. 9 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Online via Zoom 1 day $18 Alejandro Castañeda, PhD

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healthcare, climate change, immigration, military preparedness, et al. The Top 10 format provides a quick snapshot of how well the U.S. compares to other nations. The source of this information is from well-vetted international surveys by highly credible and impartial worldwide organizations. Links to each source are provided for those seeking more details. As always, a complete pdf copy is available upon request at no additional charge.

Do join us!

We live in a global society with instant communication, rapid travel access and increasing awareness of multinational issues. How well is the U.S. performing in meeting the challenges that exist in 2023? We will cover some 30 topics including the economy, environment, education,

Jewish history is exceptional. Originally centered in the land of Israel, the Jewish religion has experienced numerous deportations, exiles and persecutions. Nevertheless, Judaism has managed to hold on to its religious convictions and create robust cultures.

This series of classes will give a broad overview of Jewish history, starting with the story of the Exodus, then the Jewish monarchy, the time of the Maccabees, first-century Judaism, and finally Jewish history in the diaspora.

MONDAYS, SEPT. 11 - OCT. 9 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Online via Zoom 5 weeks $80 Jason Hensley, PhD

So What Is Classical Music Anyway?

A Short History of the Holy Land from the Ottomans to the Abraham Accords

This course will cover the history of the Holy Land from Ottoman rule to the present day. We will quickly review the rise and fall of the Ottomans, then focus on the emergence of Jewish and Arab nationalism, the role of the British and the two World Wars, the re-creation of the state of Israel, and the Arab-Israel conflict. We will analyze the narratives generated by each side and test them against historical reality.

MONDAYS, OCT. 16 - NOV. 20 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Online via Zoom 6 weeks $95 David Meir Levi, MA

| TUESDAY COURSES What does the term “classical” mean in the arts and music in particular? We will discuss the driving force behind the music of Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven and Schubert while listening to some of the greatest music ever composed.

MONDAYS, OCT. 16 - NOV. 13 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Online via Zoom 5 weeks $80 David Lewis, MA

Why Do We Travel?

This class will explore an integral part of our life that can be memorable, exciting, surprising and challenging at the same time. We shall explore the history of traveling, discuss various kinds of tourism, and allow for sharing personal stories. Various approaches to the subject will give the students an opportunity to connect to unique experiences, explore future plans and get practical recommendations and ideas for future travel.

TUESDAYS, SEPT. 12 - OCT. 10 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

CSUSM ELB 470: Hybrid* 5 weeks $80 Elena Romine, PhD

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Jewish History

JASON HENSLEY, PhD, teaches religious studies at a private school in Los Angeles. He is a fellow of the Michael LaPrade Holocaust Education Institute of the Anti-Defamation League, a member of Civic Spirit’s teacher education cohort, and the award-winning author of 10 books.

His work has been featured in The Huffington Post as well as the BBC, and he has served as the historical advisor for a recent Holocaust documentary.

DAVID LEWIS, MA, is the founder and director of the San Luis Rey Chorale, which he has directed for the past 32 years. He is the director of music at Trinity Episcopal Church in Escondido and also teaches continuing education music classes for MiraCosta College.

ELENA ROMINE, PhD, received her PhD from Moscow State University and her Diploma in Education from Moscow Linguistic University. She is a published author, fluent in three languages and was a senior lecturer for the Institute of Advanced Training in Publishing in Moscow. Romine has been a cross-cultural communication instructor and consultant at the University of California, Riverside, Extension for over 26 years and received the 2016 International Education Programs Distinguished Service Award.

*Hybrid courses are offered live in the classroom and via Zoom simultaneously (interactive).

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Unveiling Perspectives: Deconstructing the Male Gaze and Female Objectification in Film

KAREN ESO, MA, has been a professor at Cal State San Marcos since 2004.

Her undergraduate studies were in biology and chemistry and she studied clinical neuropsychology as a graduate student at the University of Victoria.

Eso’s area of specialty is traumatic brain injury.

ROBIN DOUGLAS, MA, an art professor for 36 years, has experience in many materials and techniques. She served as associate director of the School of Art and Design at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She also served as art education chair, faculty senator, chancellor’s honors faculty, and was on the board of the Spurlock Museum, Krannert Art Museum Council and the Urbana Arts Council.

Her commissioned artwork is in private collections, offices, hotels and university buildings.

SHAUN HEARD, MFA, earned his BA from CSUSM and his MFA from the University of Southern California. He is an accomplished acting teacher (CSUSM, Sacramento State University and Duke University) and a proud member of SAG/AFTRA and the Actors Equity Association. You can currently catch him on Thursday nights, recurring on ABC’s hit show Station 19.

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This course is an exploration of the influential and often controversial concepts of the male gaze and female objectification in the realm of cinema. Throughout this course, students will critically analyze the ways in which the male gaze, a concept coined by film theorist Laura Mulvey, perpetuates and reinforces gender inequality and objectification in film. By examining key films from various eras and genres, students will gain an in-depth understanding of the historical and cultural context in which the male gaze has operated.

TUESDAYS, SEPT. 12 - OCT. 3 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

CSUSM ELB 470: Hybrid* 4 weeks $65 Karen Eso, MA

Gut Microbiome and Cognitive Aging This two-hour class will delve into the fascinating world of the gut microbiome and its impact on cognition. We will discover how the trillions of bacteria residing in our digestive system can influence our brain function and mental well-being. We will explore the intricate connection between gut health, neurotransmitters and cognitive processes, including memory, mood and attention, and we will gain insights into research and practical strategies for optimizing your gut microbiome in order to enhance cognitive performance.

TUESDAY, OCT. 10 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

CSUSM ELB 470: Hybrid* 1 day $18 Karen Eso, MA

Art, Architecture and Culinary Delights of Major Cities

1. Madrid and Barcelona and the wine country in between 2. Honolulu, Hawaii 3. Paris and the Burgundy wine region 4. Florence, Orvieto, and Rome, Italy 5. Highlights of Cairo along with a Nile River cruise TUESDAYS, OCT. 17 - NOV. 14 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

CSUSM ELB 470: Hybrid* 5 weeks $80 Robin Douglas, MA

Theatre and Film Salon: Exploring Characters, Text and World from Stage to Film Students will explore two plays that have been reworked for film, Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman and Lorraine Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun. The objective of this series is to give a crash course on reading plays and breaking down scripts by discussing the differences between page and screen. Who are the characters? What are their wants and needs? Do you relate to these characters at all? What is the playwright trying to say with this piece of art? Does the film do the text justice?

TUESDAYS, OCT. 17 - NOV. 14 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

CSUSM ELB 470 (In class only) 5 weeks $80 Shaun Heard, MFA

Marry Them Laughing: The Incomplete History of the Romantic Comedy Movie Tragedies end with funerals—so goes the saying about genres—and comedies end with weddings, and the only difference is where the storyteller decides to end. Over the decades, romantic comedy (rom-com) storytellers have found all kinds of variations on weddings and endings.

In this course, we will follow the evolution of love from the silent movie Our Hospitality, the classic It Happened One Night, the revisionist Annie Hall through Sideways and cult classics like Party Girl and They All Laughed. The course will be led by award-winning film critic Brandon Cesmat, MFA.

WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE

| WEDNESDAY COURSES Women of Space, Women of Science Fiction: The Pivotal Hidden Figures of the Mid-20th Century

Behind every giant leap forward in space is a woman—lots of them, actually. In the mid-20th century, women were fundamental to NACA/ NASA’s most significant projects; and on the printed page, the 1950s saw the first mass entry of women into the speculative fiction genre. From Katherine Johnson to Leigh Brackett, come learn about the scientists and science fictioneers who set the stage for humanity’s first steps into the cosmos.

The Pursuit of Justice: Perry Mason, Local Author Erle Stanley Gardner, and the Case for the Defense

CONSTANTINE (COSTA) DILLON, MPA, is a retired National Park Service ranger and superintendent who worked in more than a dozen parks in his 35-year career. He has taught classes on national parks for the University of New Hampshire, San Diego State University and Indiana University. His awards include the Department of the Interior’s Meritorious Service Award and the National Parks Conservation Association’s Stephen Mather Award.

Costa has a BS in Park Management from UC Davis and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Colorado.

Trace the human history that shaped Yellowstone National Park. Learn how it came to be established and the challenges faced by early park managers in controlling poaching, mining and commercial exploitation before the National Park Service was established. We’ll also look at the challenges of managing 2 million acres of land with a permanent staff of fewer than 350 people, and the impact on the public of park policies such as reservations, increased fees and limited access hours.

Erle Stanley Gardner was one of the top-selling writers of his day. A lawyer himself, he was keenly aware of the legal system and its problems.

His Perry Mason books—as well as the early films and later the highly successful TV series/movies—were about a defense attorney who always fought for the innocent to see justice prevail. In real life, Gardner also worked on The Court of Last Resort, a project where people who had been wrongly convicted would appeal for help in gathering evidence to get a new trial and hopefully overturn the original miscarriage of justice.

GIDEON MARCUS is the founder of Journey Press, an independent publisher focused on unusual and diverse speculative fiction, and he also runs the time machine project, Galactic Journey. He is a professional space historian and an acclaimed science fiction author, who has just finished Hyvilma, the third book in The Kitra Saga. His short fiction can be found in Dark Matter, Utopia, Simultaneous Times and more. Marcus lives in San Diego County with his writer/editor wife and their polymath artist daughter.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 13 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

CSUSM ELB 470: Hybrid* 1 day $18 Costa Dillon, MPA

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 27 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

CSUSM ELB 470: Hybrid* 1 day $18 Kim Keeline, PhD

WEDNESDAYS, SEPT. 13 - OCT. 11 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

CSUSM ELB 470: Hybrid* 5 weeks $80 Brandon Cesmat, MFA

The History of Yellowstone National Park

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 20 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

CSUSM ELB 470: Hybrid* 1 day $18 Gideon Marcus

*Hybrid courses are offered live in the classroom and via Zoom simultaneously (interactive).

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WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE

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History of Baseball in San Diego

MARK STADLER, MPA, retired in September 2021 after 32 years at the San Diego County Water Authority, where he served in several capacities, including manager of the San Diego Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) program. Prior to that, he worked as a writer and editor for several local newspapers. Stadler has lived in San Diego since 1962.

He has a bachelor’s degree in political science from UCSD and a master’s degree in public administration from SDSU. FRANK TURNER, MA, received both his BA in history and MA in digital history from CSUSM. He is an instructor at Palomar College and San Diego Miramar College, where he teaches United States and ancient world history. Turner is the vice chairman and historian for the Oceanside Historical Preservation Advisory Commission.

BLAINE DAVIES, MA, has a master’s degree in history and a bachelor’s degree in business. He taught U.S. history at Boise State University for 14 years. Prior to that, he spent 20 years as a product marketing manager at Hewlett-Packard. He enjoys researching and preparing history lectures. When traveling, he often reads historical novels in the same locations where the stories take place.

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Few people know that the first baseball game played in San Diego took place in 1871. The game was played on an amateur and semipro level until 1936, when the original San Diego Padres joined the Pacific Coast League, considered one step below Major League Baseball. The PCL Padres existed until 1969, when San Diego joined the MLB. The MLB Padres have been largely unsuccessful in the 54 years of their existence, but hope springs eternal. I will tell this story from the perspective of one who has lived and died with the Padres since the last days of their PCL franchise.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 4 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

CSUSM ELB 470: Hybrid* 1 day $18 Mark Stadler, MPA

The Civil War in Southern California?

California is a long way from Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, so local Civil War enthusiasts are far from the center of the war itself. But, did you know that two very famous Confederate generals were chased through San Diego County by Union troops, when they fled the North to join the cause in the South?

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 11 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

CSUSM ELB 470: Hybrid* 1 day $18 Frank Turner, MA

Paris 1919: The Peace Conference That Changed the World World leaders met in Paris in January 1919 to ensure that the “war to end all wars” was not fought in vain. Inspired

by President Woodrow Wilson, they created the League of Nations, though the Senate blocked U.S. participation.

The peace conference imposed crippling reparations on Germany and dictated new borders worldwide.

Professor Blaine Davies explains how the new world they created set in motion political and social upheavals that plague us to this day.

WEDNESDAYS, NOV. 1 - 8 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

CSUSM ELB 470: Hybrid* 2 weeks $35 Blaine Davies, MA

Strange New Worlds: How We Discovered the Planets Beyond our Solar System and the Exotic Secrets They Hold From seven worlds to seven thousand, the last three decades have been the most exciting in the history of planetary astronomy. How do scientists peer dozens—or thousands—of light years away to make out solar systems around distant stars? How do these systems differ—and compare—to ours?

What revelations about planetary formation, alien atmospheres and the possibility of extraterrestrial life have these discoveries produced? Enroll in this whirlwind survey course to find out!

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 15 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

CSUSM ELB 470: Hybrid* 1 day $18 Gideon Marcus

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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has The Revolution’s POWs: tipped the world into a new era of Privateers, Prisoners and unpredictability, tension and opportunity.

Britain’s Black Holes This course will sort through the neverending chatter of 24-hour news cycles Britain’s Royal Navy took 11,000 and social media to examine some of American sailors captive during the most significant themes, puzzles the Revolutionary War. This talk and even potential benefits of the reconstructs their experiences. It Ukrainian and international response uses as its case study the ordeal of to the crisis. The course will be led by William Russell, a privateer from New a retired U.S. diplomat who worked on England who spent 30 months trying several previous crises with Russia and to escape from England’s Mill Prison its neighbors, with flexibility to address before being transferred to the Jersey, your own questions and interests and a demasted prison hulk floating in stories to add a personal touch.

Brooklyn Bay in British-occupied New York.

On the Jersey, Russell would WEDNESDAYS, OCT. 25 - NOV. 8 have to fight for simple survival.

1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

CSUSM ELB 470: Hybrid* 3 weeks $50 David Bame, MAT

The USS Midway Story

THURSDAY, SEPT. 14 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Online via Zoom 1 day $18 Richard Bell, PhD

Musical Movie Divas

How did the USS Midway Museum become the fifth most popular museum of any type in the United States (among 35,000 museums)? Discover the secret sauce that draws nearly 1 million visitors from around the world and why the Midway has become one of San Diego’s most valued community resources and America’s emerging living symbol of freedom.

If you loved our Broadway Diva class, join us and explore the wonderful world of musical movie divas. What is a musical movie diva? There are many attributes that define diva, and we will discuss them all with clips of the multitalented, larger-than-life divas of musical motion pictures. Join us on Zoom as we watch and dissect some of the performances of Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly, Judy Garland, and many more. You’ll be “ready for your close-up” at the end of the course.

THURSDAYS, OCT. 19 - NOV. 16 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Online via Zoom 5 weeks $80 Sam and Candy Caponegro

DAVID BAME, MAT, is a retired U.S. Foreign Service officer with 29 years of experience. Bame’s political-military focus throughout his career has included work on key U.S. national security policies around the world, especially the Middle East and Europe.

His last assignment was in San Diego, where he advised Navy SEALs and other special operations personnel about national strategy and foreign policy issues. He has lectured in Austria, Iraq, Israel, Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom and at numerous U.S. and foreign universities.

WEDNESDAY - THURSDAY SCHEDULE

Making Some Sense of the Russia-Ukraine Conflict

RICHARD BELL, PhD, is a professor of history at the University of Maryland.

He is the author of the book Stolen: Five Free Boys Kidnapped Into Slavery and Their Astonishing Odyssey Home, a finalist for the 2020 George Washington Prize and the 2020 Harriet Tubman Prize. Bell is the recipient of the National Endowment of the Humanities Public Scholar award and is a fellow of the Royal Historical Society.

SAM AND CANDY CAPONEGRO have worked in all aspects of theater for over 40 years. They hope to keep the classic movie musical and the golden age of Broadway alive through their lectures.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 15 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

CSUSM ELB 470: Hybrid* 1 day $18 Instructor TBA *Hybrid courses are offered live in the classroom and via Zoom simultaneously (interactive).

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Art Appreciation: Art Coast to Coast, New York-San Diego It is with miles underfoot, eyes and mind wide open as I discovered the wealth of art in New York recently that I am delighted to explore new insights, stories and great art in this series, including San Diego art venues and exhibitions to further appreciate the artistic process and its surprising creations.

FRANCE-MARIE HAEGER, MA, ATR-BC, is an artist, a fine-arts instructor and a registered boardcertified art therapist. She brings more than 40 years of experience in the arts to our program. She designed and facilitated an art therapy program in her native Switzerland, as well as several expressive art therapy programs in San Diego. Haeger currently teaches and advises for a certificate program she helped develop at UCSD Extension called Art and the Creative Process.

LAURIE RICHARDS is a lawyer who has turned her analytical skills to the craft of writing. She has served as the director of the San Diego Writers and Editors Guild, judged the San Diego Book Awards and received numerous awards for her short stories.

Richards is also the assistant editor of Narrative Magazine online, which advances literature in the digital age by supporting the finest writing talent and encouraging reading across generations, in schools and around the globe.

THURSDAYS, SEPT. 14 - NOV. 16 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

5 Museum Visits, 3 Zoom Classes, 2 In-Person Classes (CSUSM ELB 470) 10 weeks $155 France-Marie Haeger, MA

| FRIDAY COURSES You Write A workshop to inspire participants who are writing and willing to share their stories with others. Participants will sharpen skills and techniques that will enhance creativity in a supportive, fun environment.

FRIDAYS, SEPT. 15 - NOV. 17 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Online via Zoom 10 weeks $155 Laurie Richards

| SPECIAL EVENT Taste of Korea: Korean Cuisine, Full of Wisdom and Nature No discount for annual, term or lifetime members.

but also the underlying wisdom and knowledge of Korean culinary tradition. KSCPP (Korean Spirit Culture Promotion Project): will also show a short documentary film on Bangjja, traditional Korean bronzeware. A shopping list will be provided for those who wish to cook along. A free book will also be mailed to each registrant.

Registration is required to attend.

THURSDAY, AUG. 24 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

Online via Zoom $15 per household Yon Han

| TRAVEL PRESENTATION Shades of Ireland Join us on campus or by Zoom on Sept. 5, 2023, to learn more about a fabulous 10-day trip to Ireland planned for 2024! From history-filled Dublin to the rolling green hills and dramatic coast, experience Ireland’s charms on a journey through the Emerald Isle.

Coffee and snacks will be served. For those attending in person, park in PS2 on Level 1 or Level 2 (90-minute free parking). Registration is required to attend. See inside back cover for additional information TUESDAY, SEPT. 5 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

CSUSM ELB 470: Hybrid* Free to the public

| FREE LECTURES FOR THE PUBLIC Estate Planning Webinar Join us for a free estate planning webinar with Marguerite Lorenz of Lorenz Private Trustees. Topics include: • Why everyone needs an estate plan

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• The documents for an estate plan • Choosing executors/trustees • Charitable giving Instructor will demonstrate how to cook two or three Korean dishes. During the demonstration, you will learn not only how to prepare Korean dishes,

• Long-term care Marguerite Lorenz is the managing partner of Lorenz Private Trustees, which specializes in trust management,

| DESTINATION LEARNING Road Trip: Celebrating California Art at Two Museums No discount for annual, term or lIfetime members.

THURSDAY, AUG. 29 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Free to the public Online via Zoom Marguerite Lorenz

OSHER VOLUNTEERS We would not be able to provide our exceptional programming and services without the work and support of our dedicated volunteers.

Please consider joining a committee, supporting special projects, assisting as a classroom ambassador or distributing catalogs in the community.

We welcome your participation!

Pearl Harbor: December 7, 1941

This talk will cover the steps leading up to the Pearl Harbor attack, starting with the Japanese Expansion in the Pacific after WWI. The Imperial Council approved Yamamoto’s plan in July 1941 to attack the U.S. The six Japanese carriers and surrounding ships sailed under radio silence on Nov. 26, 1941. The fleet headed north of Hawaii in order to destroy the U.S. fleet in Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941.

The implications the U.S. carriers were not to be at Pearl Harbor will be discussed. Registration is required to attend.

SPECIAL EVENT - LECTURE SCHEDULE

estate and probate administration, estate settlement and fiduciary accounting. She has served as a professional trustee and executor for over 100 matters and is a California Licensed Professional Fiduciary (CLPF #319), Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor (CTFA #87097), and a Master Certified Independent Trust (MCIT) through the Independent Trustee Alliance. Registration is required to attend.

Join Robin Douglas for a road trip to the new Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) in Costa Mesa and the Laguna Art Museum in Laguna Beach. We will begin on the dramatic staircase outside the OCMA for a quick introduction on how to relate to contemporary art. After touring OCMA, we will have lunch and move on to Laguna Beach for a tour of the art museum and art galleries, all across the street from the beach.

Registration is required to attend.

For more information, please contact Sherie Cambra at scambra@csusm.edu or 760-750-8716.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 18 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

• Orange County Museum of Art • Laguna Art Museum • Transportation by charter bus • Free parking in Lot B on Craven Road. $100; no refunds Robin Douglas, MA

FRIDAY, SEPT. 8 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Free to the public City of Carlsbad: Dove Library Instructor TBA

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YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS!

Help us sustain this vibrant community of learners now and in the future.

Please consider giving to Osher so we can continue providing an outstanding, easily accessible and reasonably priced program. There are many ways to give and your donations are tax-deductible, secure and private. Your support will help ensure the continued success of our program!

IDEAS FOR GIVING BACK TO YOUR OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE: • Donate in honor or memory of a friend or loved one • Create a matching gift • Osher member scholarships • Instructor support • Institute operations • Create an endowed fund • Set up a gift or bequest through your estate plan Thank you in advance for your support.

Each year, Osher members support our program on Giving Day with generous donations that offset rising program costs and help keep member fees affordable. In 2020, 2021 and 2022, matching gifts were provided by the Martin J. Gannon Matching Fund for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at CSUSM!

To make your gift today, please call 760-750-4400 or visit csusm.edu/giving.

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• Michael Pierce

• Sherie Cambra

• Joseph Ramos

• Dove Coltharp

• Patricia Ratledge

• Jack and Valerie Cumming

• Brooks and Marion Reid

2020, 2021 AND 2022 MATCHING DONOR

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DESTINATION IRELAND Shades of Ireland | Information Session Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.

CSUSM ELB 470 and Zoom Join us to learn more about a fabulous 10-day trip to Ireland planned for 2024: Shades of Ireland by Collette!

From history-filled Dublin to the rolling green hills and dramatic coast, experience Ireland’s charms on a journey through the Emerald Isle.

Choose how you explore the city of Dublin.

Kiss the Blarney Stone at historic Blarney Castle. See Killarney from an Irish jaunting car.

Experience the world-famous beauty of the Ring of Kerry. See border collies in action during a traditional sheepdog demonstration. Stand in awe at the top of the stunning 700-foot Cliffs of Moher. Live like royalty during an overnight stay on the grounds of a castle. A vibrant blend of captivating culture and stunning nature, this is the Ireland you’ve always imagined.

Coffee and snacks will be served. For those attending in person, park in PS2 on Level 1 or Level 2 (90-minute free parking).

Registration is required to attend for both in-person and Zoom participants.

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DESTINATION LEARNING ROAD TRIP: CELEBRATING CALIFORNIA ART AT TWO MUSEUMS Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023 | 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Join us for a road trip to the new Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) in Costa Mesa and the Laguna Art Museum in Laguna Beach. We will begin on the dramatic staircase outside the OCMA for a quick introduction on how to relate to contemporary art.

After touring OCMA, we will have lunch and move on to Laguna Beach for a tour of the art museum and art galleries, all across the street from the beach.

Leading this excursion is longtime Osher instructor Robin Douglas, MA, an artist and art professor for more than 35 years who also has served in advisory roles on arts councils, museum boards and more.

Transportation will be by charter bus. Free parking will be available in Lot B on Craven Road.

HOW TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES 760-750-4020

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