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A bulletin from the SDSU College of Extended Studies
Director’s Corner Happy New Year! We are looking forward to a great spring semester here at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. By now you should have received your Osher spring 2010 catalog in the mail. There are many fascinating courses, lectures, events, and activities in the line-up. It all starts with our Open House on Saturday, Jan. 30, at 10 am, where our instructors will each present a short preview of their courses. Please see the side panel for more event details. As a follow up to the Open House, we will offer a New Members Tour on Friday, Feb. 5, at 10 am. If you have friends who are joining Osher this spring, this is a great opportunity for them to become more familiar with our facilities, including where to get their student ID cards. Current members are welcome to join us as well. Please RSVP to Jennifer Barrett, program coordinator, at (619) 594-2863 or osher@mail.sdsu.edu. Many of our courses this term will have an optional online component where instructors can post their syllabi and links to further reading materials. If you choose to do so, you can log in to access these resources as well as to participate in
discussions about the course with your classmates. An email invitation will be sent to you the first week of class; follow the link to set up your user account. Again, this feature is not an integral part of the course, just an “extra” for those who are interested. Also, a reminder that if you are a Facebook member, you can find our Facebook page by searching “SDSU Osher Institute” on the Facebook web site: www.facebook.com. As always, I encourage you to share your ideas and feedback with me. I can be reached at rlawrenc@mail.sdsu.edu or (619) 594-4704.
Please join us this Saturday!
Osher Institute Spring 2010 Open House Saturday, January 30, 10 am
SDSU Extended Studies Center, Rm 206
Listen as faculty members present short previews of their courses, meet program staff, and visit our exceptional facility! Enter a raffle for a free course and the book club books!
See you on campus!
RSVP to (619) 594-2863 or by email at osher@mail.sdsu.edu for directions and parking permit.
Sincerely,
Osher Institute Staff
Rebecca Lawrence, director Email: rlawrenc@mail.sdsu.edu Phone: (619) 594-4704 Rebecca Lawrence Program Director San Diego State University College of Extended Studies
Jennifer Barrett, coordinator Email: osher@mail.sdsu.edu Phone: (619) 594-2863
Osher Students Honor Professor Peter Atterton Peter Atterton, Ph.D., was quite surprised when his Osher students presented him with a plaque, trophy, certificate, and card at the holiday luncheon following the fall semester.
Philosophy on the main SDSU campus, had no idea what his students planned for him.
Atterton has taught six Osher classes over the past three semesters, including Great Minds of the Western Intellectual Tradition and Contemporary Moral Problems II during the fall.
His plaque had the following inscription:
“We were just so impressed with him,” said student Art Alvarez. “He took the time with us and his interactions were tremendous. “It was like a tour de force,” Alvarez added. “It was watching a stage performance. He’s in a class by himself. I wouldn’t miss his classes for anything.” Atterton, who’s also an associate professor in the Department of
“I thought they were going to give me a Christmas card. I was very shocked,” he said.
Peter Atterton, Ph.D. 2009 Student Educator of the Year Thank you for your unparalleled presentations in helping us achieve a better understanding of life. SDSU Osher Class Besides teaching in the Osher program, Atterton has been a full-time professor at SDSU since 2005 and became tenured in 2007. He was a lecturer at both SDSU and UC San Diego starting in 1995.
Upcoming Osher Events
Free for Members! Please register in advance by calling (619) 594‑5152.
Lecture
Iran: A Brief History, Current Events, and U.S. Policy
Dr. Farouk Al-Nasser Wednesday, Feb. 17, 9-10:50 am Extended Studies Center, Rm 206
Osher Book Club
Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen
Facilitated by Kathi Diamant Thursday, March 11, 9-10 am Extended Studies Center, Rm 201
He said he’s surprised that his Osher students actually have less “resistance” to his philosophy teachings than students on the main SDSU campus. Most people would think the Osher students would be more resistant to change at their age than much younger students on campus, he added. “The Osher students are there because they want to be,” Atterton said. “They are not required to be there to take general education classes. You are teaching willing students.” Atterton will be teaching two Osher courses this spring: Philosophy of Religion and Philosophy in Literature. For more information about these courses, please visit: http://www.ces.sdsu.edu/osher. n
On Campus
Osher members may be interested in these great events!
SDSU’s Theatre Department Presents: A Mark Twain Centenary Tribute
March 12-21, 2010 Experimental Theatre For times and ticket prices, please visit: http://theatre.sdsu.edu/streaming/html/ shows_2009-2010.htm
March is SDSU Month
Every March, San Diego State University celebrates its relationship with the alumni, students, faculty, staff, and community who have played a part in its rich and dynamic history. This celebration features art exhibits, academic and athletic events, and special offers. For more information, visit: http://www.sdsumonth.com beginning in February.