OLLI at Tufts Spring 2023 Catalog

To our Tufts Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Community Members,

We hope you enjoy our Spring 2023 offerings! Covering everything from history to literature, to current events and climate change, there is something for everyone! We are also excited to announce a full array of virtual and in-person courses, both on campus at Tufts and at Brookhaven at Lexington!

We are conscious of the ever changing landscape that COVID and its variants present to in-person programming, and will be sharing more details about Tufts’ and Brookhaven’s policies as we get closer to registration (Monday, February 20, 2023). We will also be sharing updated parking information at that time.

As always, our team is available to answer any questions via phone, email, zoom, or in-person! Please do not hesitate to reach out to us.

We wish you a wonderful and healthy start to the new year, and can’t wait to see you in the Spring!

Your Tufts OLLI Team, Callan B. Moody Associate Director, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

Kathy Scanlon Program Administrator, University College

Rebekah Plotkin Director, Professional and Custom Education, University College

Joseph H. Auner

Austin Fletcher Professor of Music, Dean of University College

Table of CONTENTS

Spring Courses AT A GLANCE

V irtually on Z oom

* Please note this course begins prior to the official start of the Spring term.

Spring Course DESCRIPTIONS

V irtually on Z oom

All of the following will be held virtually on Zoom. All times listed are in Eastern Standard Time.

Comparative Islamic Civilization: An Exploration of Islamic Beliefs & Practices Around the World

Lark Escobar, Tufts Graduate Student

$175

Tuesdays, 10am-12pm (3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9)

8 Sessions, Somewhat Interactive - A Mixture of Lecture and Discussion

This class will survey diverse Islamic societies and their respective cultural and religious practices using a comparative case study approach. Each class will include a lecture and Q & A/whole class discussion.

Exploring Race: Appropriation or Appreciation of a Makers Work

Valarie Poitier, OLLI Member

Thursdays, 10am-12pm (3/23, 3/30, 4/6, 4/13)

4 Sessions, Somewhat Interactive - A Mixture of Lecture and Discussion

$100

Would you know if you are surrounded by art that has been dishonorably appropriated or works that are misrepresenting or displayed in a way found demeaning by members of a particular culture? Is there a way to find out? Get ready to survey what’s known about the original purpose or uses of the week’s art objects. In this class, participants will have an opportunity to engage in lively discussions. The method used to discuss each week’s arts object is similar to the museum program called “Looking to See.” This will insure there are many opportunities to think and talk about art. There will be short presentations given by the Study Group Leader and volunteers. Students will be invited to share the methodologies they used to speak about art, and through a variety of exercises we will expand our awareness of appropriation. While viewing various cultural practices and art works, we will also look at taboos. There will be optional homework, internet search possibilities, reading suggestions, and a few video excerpts.

Die Märchen der Gebrüder Grimm

Petra Bittner, Outside Instructor

Mondays, 4pm - 6pm (4/24, 5/1)

2 Sessions, Highly Interactive - Lots of Discussion

$50

Who were the Brothers Grimm and what exactly are fairy tales or folk tales? In this class we will contemplate these questions and analyze three well-known German tales: Snow White/ Schneewittchen, Hänsel and Gretel, Little Red Riding Hood/Rotkäppchen. This class is recommended for students with an intermediate level (CEFR B1). Classes will be held 100% in German. Instructor will send out links to the stories to registered students, stories will be in the original German with a translation.

Fairy Tales from the First Collection in the Western World, 1632

Francesco Catellano, OLLI Member

Wednesdays, 1:30pm - 3:30pm (3/22, 3/29, 4/5, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26)

6 Sessions, Somewhat Interactive - A Mixture of Lecture and Discussion

$150

These fairy tales, originally written in Neapolitan by Giambattista Basile, were published posthumously in 1632, 65 years before Charles Perrault’s fairy tales and 180 years before the fairy tales by Grimm who had very high regard for Basile’s tales. The stories are framed similarly to Boccaccio’s Decameron. Whereas the “deca” refers to ten people telling stories for ten days (100 stories), Basile frames his stories with ten women telling tales for “five” days (50 tales), hence he calls it the “Pentameron.” There is a brilliant, recent English translation by a professor from Dartmouth who translated directly from the Neapolitan. These are not the edulcorated tales that we have been accustomed to hearing, but they are tales from a Neapolitan oral tradition that reaches back to Apuleius. We will read as many of the fifty as we can including the ones that you are sure to recognize. We’ll refer to the Italian and Neapolitan languages and listen to music of the time, popular and classical.

Required material: Giambattista Basile. Translated by Nancy L. Canepa, The Tale of Tales (Penguin Classics) Paperback edition; https://www.amazon.com/Tale-Tales-PenguinClassics/dp/0143129147/ref=asc_df_0143129147/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hva did=312132076929&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10068362931364336653&hvpone=& hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9002012&hvtargid=pla324407885711&psc=1, $19.89

French fin-de-siècle Symbolists and Decadents

Emese Soos, Tufts Faculty Member

Thursdays, 1:30pm - 3:30pm (3/23, 3/30, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11)

8 Sessions, Highly Interactive - Lots of Discussion

Diverging from the dominant Realist-Naturalist trend in late 19th century France, Symbolist and Decadent writers turned inward to exalt the cult of beauty and explore the recesses of the psyche. They drew inspiration from myth, dreams, and eruptions from the subconscious repressed by the conventional mores of the times. We will read and discuss Against the Grain by J. K. Huysmans and two plays, Salomé written in French by Oscar Wilde, and Pelléas and Mélisande by the Belgian writer Maurice Maeterlinck. Operas by Richard Strauss (1905) and Claude Debussy (1902) enrich our reading of the plays. We will discuss weekly readings of about 75 pages.

Required material: Maurice Maeterlinck, Pelleas; Melisande; Chihuly; Link will be provided by study group leader, $12 $175

Great Decisions 2023 (Virtual)

Joseph Ash, Peter Baldwin, OLLI Member

Thursdays, 10am-12pm (3/23, 3/30, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11)

8 Sessions, Somewhat Interactive - A Mixture of Lecture and Discussion

Participate in a series of thought-provoking discussions about eight key issues of concern to today’s U.S. policymakers: Energy Geopolitics, Economic Warfare, China and the U.S., Politics in Latin America, Iran at a Crossroads, Global Famine, Climate Migration, and War Crimes. We’ll draw primarily on our required text, Great Decisions 2022 Briefing Book, a publication by the Foreign Policy Association (available for $35 plus shipping from www. fpa.org). We’ll review one topic per week. The study group leaders will begin each session with a presentation on the topic of the day to supplement the text. The rest of the session will be devoted to open discussion based on the text, the presentation, and the ideas and experience of class members, as we seek a deeper understanding of the issues involved. Weekly readings will include about 15 pages from the required text plus occasional additional short articles. Home Internet access is recommended as we’ll share resources and opinions by email.

Required material: Foreign Policy Association, Great Decisions 2023 Briefing Book; www. fpa.org, $35

How Life Began: Evolution and the Molecular Basis of Biology

Stephen Munroe, OLLI Member

Wednesdays, 10am-12pm (3/22, 3/29, 4/5, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26)

6 Sessions, Somewhat Interactive - A Mixture of Lecture and Discussion

The study of biology at the molecular and cellular level has revealed common features shared by all living things. This insight provides the basis for understanding key events in evolution and underpins the study of life’s origins on Earth and the search for life on other worlds. The course will begin with a review of the molecular structure of the living cell. Biomolecules, such as DNA, RNA, proteins and lipids, provide insight into the relationships between different types of organisms and cells. We will then discuss ways in which scientists have used this knowledge together with information from fossils to reconstruct early events in the evolution of the microbial world before the appearance of plants and animals. Finally, we will discuss current research on the origin of life and related explorations of Mars and other worlds. There is no required reading. Links to videos and online articles will be provided before or after each class. $150

Unpacking Objectivity in Science, Society, and Self

Audrey McGlothlen, Tufts Alum

Mondays, 4pm-6pm (3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8)

8 Sessions, Highly Interactive - Lots of Discussion

What is science? Why does it matter? How do we know? With this group sponsored by a research university, amidst a pandemic and climate crisis etc, it is no doubt we encounter science on a daily basis. The scale and impact of these encounters can range from water boiling in your kitchen, to serious medical procedures, to system wide transformation. How we choose to engage with these issues is deeply related to how we view the role and authority of science and our place within it. By critically examining the process of science from funding to publication, as well as our own various identities, we can begin to unpack and hopefully re-understand science and society as inseparable. Our weekly sessions will consist of activities and discussions based on readings (~2-5 pages) and videos viewed in between sessions or in class together. While it is a class on science, no previous scientific experience is required. $175

Intellectual Property, Innovation and the Public Domain

Daniel Cooper, Tufts Graduate Student

Tuesdays, 4pm-6pm (3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/9, 5/16)

8 Sessions, Somewhat Interactive - A Mixture of Lecture and Discussion

This course will be a general introduction to the law governing intellectual property rights, both domestically (in the US) and internationally. Throughout the course, the interplay among the public domain, incentives to innovate, and the limits of IP rights will be discussed and examined. All aspects of IP rights will be covered, from patent to trademark to right of publicity and trade secret. $175

Introduction to Basic Finance

Dionysios Kaskarelis, Tufts Graduate Student

Mondays, 10am - 12pm (3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10)

4 Sessions, Somewhat Interactive - A Mixture of Lecture and Discussion

Do you want to receive $1 today or $1 in 1 year? How much would you want to receive in 10 years, in exchange for a $100 loan today? How do you compare opportunities to borrow or lend? This course aims to develop introductory skills fundamental to financial literacy. Specific concepts include the Time Value of Money, Types of Interest Rate, and Discounted Cash Flows. Given the course concentration on numbers, formulas, and calculations, these concepts can seem complex. However, the course requires no prior understanding and no special equipment. Knowledge will be built gradually in a supportive environment, with numerous examples and exercises. $100

King of Kings: A Study of the Mongols

Jeremiah Anthony, Outside Instructor

Wednesdays, 8am - 10am (3/22, 3/29, 4/5, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10)

8 Sessions, Somewhat Interactive - A Mixture of Lecture and Discussion

When we talk about the most influential empires in history, we discuss the Chinese, Roman, and Persian kingdoms but rarely do we talk about the Mongols. This is odd considering it is well known how massive their empire was. But from East to West and for the last thousand years, the Mongols have influenced our lives and thoughts in a way no other empire has. Study group members will be expected to read no more than 50 pages a week. $175

Men of Ballet: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow

Barry Schoenfeld, Outside Instructor

Thursdays, 1:30pm - 3:30pm (3/23, 3/30, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27)

6 Sessions, Somewhat Interactive - A Mixture of Lecture and Discussion

While women have traditionally gotten most of the attention in the ballet world, where would they be without great male dancers? In this course, we will talk about, watch & compare the best male dancers of yesterday, today & tomorrow. We will combine facts & phenomenal videos to help understand the role of male dancers; the history of male dancers; and the future of male dancers.

National Parks: Old and New

Cleo D’Arcy, Steve D’Arcy, OLLI Members

Tuesdays, 10am-12pm (4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9)

4 Sessions, Somewhat Interactive - A Mixture of Lecture and Discussion

There are 63 U.S. National Parks spread across 30 states and 2 territories. The oldest park was created in 1872 and the newest in 2020. In this study group we will virtually visit the 8 oldest parks, created between 1872 and 1910, and the 8 newest parks, created between 2000 and 2020. We will examine how each location became a National Park and how this process has changed over the 150-year span. The study group will discuss what should and should not be designated a National Park, and look ahead at sites currently under consideration for this honor. Join us as we share our experiences at some of America’s most amazing places!

Pashmina Passion: Textiles from Indian Kashmir

Lark Escobar, Tufts Graduate Student

Wednesdays, 10am-12pm (4/19, 4/26, 5/3 5/10)

4 Sessions, Somewhat Interactive - A Mixture of Lecture and Discussion

This course will explore the rich traditions of the Kashmiri cottage pashmina industry including the origin of the art and current trends. Each lecture will include an opportunity for Q & A. Some lectures will include short video clips from Kashmir that illustrate each step of the pashmina production process. Group discussion will focus on the economic implications of factory-made pashminas and the future of the pashmina cottage industry.

Perspectives on the Holocaust

Thomas Burke, Outside Instructor

Mondays, 10am-12pm (3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1)

6 Sessions, Somewhat Interactive - A Mixture of Lecture and Discussion

$150

The Holocaust, planned and carried out by Adolf Hitler’s Nazi Germany, was the most heinous organized crime in all human history. This course will seek the “how” and the “why” of The Holocaust in lectures and discussion/Q&A. There is no required reading, but a list of suggested readings and background materials will be provided. We will consider the Holocaust in historical context, including discussion of how antisemitism originated and grew from Biblical times to the 20th Century. We will also discuss current trends in the teaching, acknowledgment, and denial of the history of The Holocaust. This course will mostly offer the same content as when previously offered in Fall 2021.

Political Caricatures

Linda Agerbak, Robert Pride, OLLI Members

Tuesdays, 1:30pm - 3:30pm (3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16)

8 Sessions, Somewhat Interactive - A Mixture of Lecture and Discussion

Political Caricatures developed in Europe starting with Leonardo da Vinci. Their purpose: to afflict the comfortable & comfort the afflicted. This course will trace their development to the present, examine why and how they work, and view and discuss many of the artists and their political caricatures. We will also dig into their various themes including sycophancy, vanity, hypocrisy, lies, greed, fear, anger, as well as their historical context. Often our reactions to these cartoons are visceral whether or not we agree with their message. There will be many opportunities for members to share their reactions to these caricatures. Prior to the first class meeting class members should view: “When does satire go too far” (7 minute Wall Street Journal video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pclrJT6ZHXs) and ADVANCE READING: Library of Congress: Cartoon America https://www.loc.gov/exhibits/ cartoonamerica/cartoon-political.html $175

Respectful Atheism

Tom Sheridan, OLLI Member

$175

Wednesdays, 1:30pm - 3:30pm (3/22, 3/29, 4/5, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10)

8 Sessions, Highly Interactive - Lots of Discussion

This course will be held virtually on Zoom. Respectful atheism is respectful of the cultural origins of the world’s great religions as well as the spiritual dimension of human experience, while insisting that modern science rejects the traditional notion of God as an omnipresent, omnipotent, and omniscient being. We will clarify distinctions between connotative language (myth and metaphor), so essential to everyday living, and denotative language, which is essential to model and predict events in science, technology, business and government. It will consider historical “proofs of God”, as well as topics such as prayer and various theistic arguments --from both language perspectives. We will analyze the respectful as well as respectable aspects of atheism, such as compassion, morality, and trust in regard to others’ beliefs. Discussion by participants and differing opinions will especially be encouraged. As a reference we will use a draft of Tom’s new book, Respectful Atheism: A Perspective on Belief in God and Each Other

Robert Seethaler: The Field

Petra Bittner, Outside Instructor

Mondays, 1:30pm - 3:30pm (4/10 , 4/24, 5/1, 5/8)

4 Sessions, Highly Interactive - Lots of Discussion

In his short story collection, the contemporary Austrian writer, Robert Seethaler, writes about life and death and human connection. The Field is the oldest part of the cemetery where some of the small town’s most outspoken residents can be found. From their graves, they tell stories. Some recall just a moment, others remember all the people they have known, or the only person they ever loved. This chorus of voices paints the picture of a tight-knit community in Austria. The Field is a constellation of human lives that shows how existence, for all its fleetingness, still has profound meaning. Please obtain Robert Seethaler’s The Field (ISBN 978-1487010270) and read the first four very short stories for our first meeting.

Required material: Robert Seethaler, The Field; https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+field +seethaler&crid=33FZD6XXXS65I&sprefix=the+field+seethaler%2Caps%2C61&ref=nb_sb_ noss_2, $16 $100

Scotland: Past, Present and Future

Daniel Cooper, Tufts Graduate Student

Mondays, 1:30pm - 3:30pm (3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/8, 5/15)

8 Sessions, Somewhat Interactive - A Mixture of Lecture and Discussion

This group will represent a short “crash course” on the history of Scotland, focusing particularly on its politics, economics, built and natural environment, national identity, culture, relations with its neighbor to the south and its place in the UK, past, present and future. Particular attention will be given to the 2014 Scottish independence referendum and Brexit, up to the current politics of the UK’s relationship to Scotland and vice versa, along with a possibly future independent Scotland’s future relationship to and place in the European Union. This course was last taught in Fall 2021.

Storytelling as a Superpower

Ariel Derby, Tufts Alum

Tuesdays, 10am-12pm (3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9)

8 Sessions, Highly Interactive - Lots of Discussion

$175

What makes a story powerful? How can we use storytelling for social change? In this lecture and discussion-based study group, we will explore the changemaking potential of storytelling and how YOU can make it your superpower. Through assigned readings and in-class discussions, will review research on the core tenets of storytelling and identify best practices by analyzing stories of various mediums (books, Ted Talks, podcasts, films, speeches, songs, and stories from our own lives). After identifying what makes a story effective at the individual level, we will analyze the role of storytelling in social justice work and consider how the re-framing of narratives can change public opinion about social issues. Finally, students will apply our findings to their own stories, which they will craft and share in any medium they choose. By the end of the course, we will have created a library of powerful stories that inspire and connect us as a community.

The Situation and the Story: A Study in Short Memoir and Fiction

Jane Katims, OLLI Member

Thursdays, 10am-12pm (3/30, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4) 6 Sessions, Highly Interactive - Lots of Discussion

“Every work of literature,” says Vivian Gornick, “has both a situation and a story. The situation is the context or circumstance, sometimes the plot; the story is the emotional experience that preoccupies the writer: the insight, the wisdom, the thing one has come to say.” In this course, we will read: Elizabeth McCracken’s novel, THE HERO OF THIS BOOK; Dani Shapiro’s memoir, INHERITANCE; and David Means’ short story collection TWO NURSES, SMOKING. We will study how, in each narrative, the situation interfaces with the story. In addition to discussing characters and conflicts, we will also explore varieties of literary styles.The teacher will supply supplementary readings about the craft of writing. Study group members will be assigned approximately 90 pages of reading per week. In preparation for our first class, students should please read the first 90 pages of THE HERO OF THIS BOOK by Elizabeth McCracken.

Required material: Elizabeth McCracken, THE HERO OF THIS BOOK; see Amazon, $26.99; Dani Shapiro, INHERITANCE; https://www.amazon.com/Inheritance-MemoirGenealogy-Paternity-Love/dp/0525434038/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?crid=L45XZ1DW1GZ4&keyw ords=INHERITANCE+by+Dani+Shapiro+2019&qid=1674499143&sprefix=inheritance+by+ dani+shapiro+2019+%2Caps%2C63&sr=8-1-fkmr0, $24; David Means, TWO NURSES, SMOKING; https://www.amazon.com/Two-NursesSmoking-David-Means/dp/0374606072/ref=sr_1_1?crid=LFTABWJRZN47&keywords= TWO+NURSES%2C+SMOKING+by+David+Means&qid=1674499231&sprefix=two+nurses %2C+smoking+by+david+means+%2Caps%2C73&sr=8-1, $26 $150

The Visionary Cinema Of Stanley Kubrick: Exploring A Legendary Filmmaker’s Remarkable Films

Allan Elfant, OLLI Member

Tuesdays, 1pm-5pm (3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16)

9 Sessions, Highly Interactive - Lots of Discussion

$225

Stanley Kubrick is seen by many as one of the greatest filmmakers in the cinema. His films involve a wide spectrum of genres and many have won prestigious awards and are considered masterpieces. Kubrick’s cinematic work often evokes rigorous debate and discussion. We will view and discuss nine of Kubrick’s best known films, including: Paths of Glory, Spartacus, Lolita, Dr. Strangelove, 2001: A Space Odyssey, A Clockwork Orange, Barry Lyndon, The Shining, and Eyes Wide Shut. Due to the different lengths of the films we will see, each class will vary between 3 to 4 hours in length. Optional weekly readings will be provided via the internet.

The World of the Book of Kells

Denia Lara, Tufts Alum

Wednesdays, 4pm-6pm (3/22, 3/29, 4/5, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26)

6 Sessions, Somewhat Interactive - A Mixture of Lecture and Discussion

$150

The Book of Kells has long been regarded as the pinnacle of early medieval manuscript illumination due to its astonishingly intricate visual style. Made around the year 800 CE, likely in the island of Iona, it came from a world in which Celtic and Anglo-Saxon cultures converged and remote monastic houses were centers of manuscript production. As Viking raids destabilized this world, the Book began its long journey of preservation, culminating in its permanent home at the Library of Trinity College Dublin. This close study of the Book of Kells will unveil the material and historical realities of early medieval visual culture in the British Isles, and shed light on a work which ecompasses the art, scholarship, and spirituality of a mysterious age.

OLLI Members attending courses at Brookhaven at Lexington (1010 Waltham St. Lexington, MA) are required to be vaccincated and boosted. We will be following all COVID-19 protocols in place for visitors at Brookhaven at Lexington.

Great Decisions 2023 (in person)

Joseph Ash, Peter Baldwin, OLLI Members

Wednesdays, 10am-12pm (3/22, 3/29, 4/5, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10)

8 Sessions, Somewhat Interactive - A Mixture of Lecture and Discussion

Participate in a series of thought-provoking discussions about eight key issues of concern to today’s U.S. policymakers: Energy Geopolitics, Economic Warfare, China and the U.S., Politics in Latin America, Iran at a Crossroads, Global Famine, Climate Migration, and War Crimes. We’ll draw primarily on our required text, Great Decisions 2022 Briefing Book, a publication by the Foreign Policy Association (available for $35 plus shipping from www. fpa.org). We’ll review one topic per week. The study group leaders will begin each session with a presentation on the topic of the day to supplement the text. The rest of the session will be devoted to open discussion based on the text, the presentation, and the ideas and experience of class members, as we seek a deeper understanding of the issues involved. Weekly readings will include about 15 pages from the required text plus occasional additional short articles. Home Internet access is recommended as we’ll share resources and opinions by email.

Required material: Foreign Policy Association, Great Decisions 2023 Briefing Book; www. fpa.org, $35 $175

Two Novels by the Brontes: Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights

James Siwila, OLLI Member

$175

Wednesdays, 1:30pm-3:30pm (3/22, 3/29, 4/5, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10)

8 Sessions, Highly Interactive - Lots of Discussion

The Bronte sisters stand out among Victorian novelists for the “passionate” characters they created in their fiction. But how do their heroines experience passion in their two most famous novels, Jane Eyre (by Charlotte Bronte) and Wuthering Heights (by Emily Bronte)? Does it liberate them or is it another form of bondage? Those are some of the many questions we can explore in reading these rich and complex novels. We will also look at how the social context of mid-19th century England is reflected in the novels. We will read approximately 100 pages per week. Class discussions will be guided to some extent by questions posed by the group leader but otherwise will rely heavily on questions and issues raised by study group members.

Required material: Charlotte Bronte, Jane Eyre; Emily Bronte, Wuthering Heights; Amazon. com; Wordsworth Classics editions recommended, $6 - $7

OLLI Members attending courses in-person on Tufts’ Somerville/Medford campus are required to be vaccinated and boosted, have proof of vaccination available to be shown upon request when visiting campus, and complete a supplied COVID-19 attestation form the first day of in-person courses. Tufts OLLI will be following all COVID-19 protocols in place throughout the term. Any changes affecting members will be communicated via the Tufts OLLI offices.

A Darker Shade of Greene — Four Additional Graham Greene Films

Bill Saunders, OLLI Member

Fridays, 1:30pm - 4:30pm (3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14)

4 Sessions, Somewhat Interactive - A Mixture of Lecture and Discussion

$100

This course will likely be held in the Tisch Library. Welcome to a world of moral ambiguity, deceit, and treachery set against a backdrop of 20th Century international events. It’s a world full of Nazis, Communists, spies, double agents, greedy capitalists, and plain old-fashioned thugs. We will view and discuss four films based upon stories by Graham Greene who frequently placed his fictional characters within the context of momentous events. Along the way we’ll cover topics such as the Spanish Civil War, South African apartheid, the Second World War, the Cold War, and the Dirty War in Argentina. Films viewed will include: Beyond the Limit (1983 film), Confidential Agent (1945 film), The Human Factor (1979 film), and a fourth film to be determined later. Important note: This course covers different films and international topics than the fall 2022 “Clueless in Treacherous Times” Graham Greene course. While the weekly reading materials are optional, they will help participants understand the historical context of the films.

Can We Stop Climate Change

Tom Rawson, Outside Instructor

Fridays, 1:30pm - 3:30pm (4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12)

4 Sessions, Highly Interactive - Lots of Discussion

$100

This course is designed for people interested in learning more about climate change and climate justice; becoming more effective in communicating with others; and taking action to mitigate the impacts of climate change on our planet and ourselves. It’s an interactive class with plenty of opportunity for discussion and questions. There will be some short readings and/or videos for each class, as well as opportunities to talk with others outside the class about climate change.

Dance Movement & Stretch for Healthy Living

Renata Celichowska, Tufts Faculty Member

Fridays, 1:30pm - 3:30pm (3/17, 3/31, 4/7, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19)

7 Sessions, Highly Interactive - Lots of Discussion

Dance, Movement & Stretch introduces students to fundamental principles involved in efficient movement patterning and safe movement practice. These experiential classes include sitting and standing activities, with some floor exercises and traveling across the space, dependent upon individual and group ability. Some of the main movement principles that will be emphasized are: core strength and an awareness of movement initiation from one’s center of gravity; balance and movement efficiency stemming from the use of correct spinal and limb alignment; the cultivation of increased range of motion; activating spatial awareness; sensitizing one’s dynamic control in both fine and gross motor movement; expanding rhythmic accuracy; and increased facility in learning short movement sequences. A reading list will be provided for further study, but no reading and writing is required. $175

Introduction to Algebraic Geometry

Art Weiss, OLLI Member

Fridays, 10am-12pm (3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12)

8 Sessions, Somewhat Interactive - A Mixture of Lecture and Discussion

Algebraic (or projective) geometry is an extension of the analytic geometry you learned in high school. Here’s the idea: starting with an ordinary plane, you append some more points “at inifinity”, which has some surprising unifying ramifications. For example, from this point of view, ellipses, parabolas, and hyperbolas are all the same kind of object, the distinction being only that they happen to contain, respectively, zero, one, or two points at infinity. For a fuller description of what algebraic geometry is all about, you can consult the internet. This is a math course. Prerequisites are high-school math and a predilection for playing with algebraic equations, curves, and matrix transformations. (You don’t have to know about matrices – I’ll cover that.) There will be no complicated proofs (I promise!). This is a survey course, so we will spend the time working examples. $175

James A. Michener’s Tales Of The South Pacific

Ronald Paul Bernard, OLLI Member

Fridays, 10am-12pm (3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12)

8 Sessions, Highly Interactive - Lots of Discussion

Please come and enjoy an active discussion on James A. Michener’s Tales Of The South Pacific, a series of loosely connected 19 short stories taking place during WW2. It is a work of fiction, but many of the people, places, and events are real. To fully appreciate the stories in their entirety, as well as the author’s overall theme, a factual background of each weeks readings will be presented for analysis. We will cover the book in six assignments, the largest being 66 pages. Our first week will be devoted to introductions; the last to an overall review of the work.

Required material: James A. Michener, Tales Of The South Pacific; https://www.amazon. com/Tales-South-Pacific-James-Michener, $14.99

Nineteenth Century Art History

Elisa Wirth, Tufts Graduate Student

Fridays, 1:30pm - 3:30pm (3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12)

8 Sessions, Somewhat Interactive - A Mixture of Lecture and Discussion

This course provides an introduction to European and American art of the late eighteenth century to 1900. This course will explore what made nineteenth-century art “modern” and how it shaped the visual culture of today. It will investigate the connections between art and historical events, from the Industrial Revolution to globalization and movements including Neoclassicism, Romanticism, Realism, Impressionism, and post-Impressionism. It will look at artists ranging from David, to Goya, to Turner, to Monet, to Van Gogh, and Gauguin. This course will discuss techniques, materials and distinctive qualities used, connect visual culture to historical events, and reflect on how gender, race, class, technology, power, and values are represented.

Required material: Petra ten-Doesschate Chu, Nineteenth-Century European Art; https://www.abebooks.com/9780205707997/Nineteenth-Century-European-ArtPetra-0205707998/plp, $30

Postcolonial Literature

Glenys D’Souza, Tufts Graduate Student

Fridays, 10am - 12pm (3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14)

4 Sessions, Somewhat Interactive - A Mixture of Lecture and Discussion

Colonialism changed the course of the world in terms of the birth of nations. This course will focus on the how writers responded to this. A few of the main themes will include cultural identity, diaspora, decolonialization and the role of language in power dynamics. If you are someone interested in exploring how language was used to govern, trade and in effective diplomacy, this class is for you! We will discuss topics from different parts of the world including Latin America, Africa, India. We will touch upon how post-colonial societies affect everyday life and how writing changed in response to colonialism. Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart will be one of the main texts we will discuss and analyze, given its significance in postcolonial literature.

Required material: Chinua Achebe, Things Fall Apart; https://www. amazon.com/Things-Fall-Apart-Chinua-Achebe/dp/0385474547/ ref=sr_1_1?qid=1670254288&refinements=p_27%3AChinua+Achebe&s=books&sr=1-1, $11.89 $100

The Sumerians

Robert Crooks, OLLI Member

Fridays, 10am - 12pm (3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14)

4 Sessions, Somewhat Interactive - A Mixture of Lecture and Discussion

$100

Five thousand years ago, around 3100 BCE, the Sumerians “invented” civilization. They are credited with inventing writing; the method of telling time that we still use today; building the world’s first large-scale cities; industrializing production of pottery ware and textiles; writing the first epic poems and stories that influenced writers and religious visionaries ever since; and much more. Sumerian civilization faded away after about 1400 years. A thousand years after that, by about 800 BCE, all knowledge of the existence of this foundational civilization had disappeared from the face of the earth. Two and a half thousand years after that, in the 1860s, the Sumerians were rediscovered by accident. The story of their rediscovery and the currently known details of their history and culture will be presented via videos, audio recordings and images. Discussion will be encouraged. Supplementary reading materials will be circulated but do not need to be read.

Spring Course INSTRUCTORS

Linda Agerbak a teacher and journalist, lived and worked for 35 years on four continents. After studying for a year abroad in Berlin, she married a European and moved to West Africa. She was a houseparent at an international boarding school in Wales and taught English to Vietnamese refugees in Malaysia. She traveled to Malaysia, Indonesia, Cambodia, Australia, Japan & South Korea. Returning to the UK, she worked at Oxford University Press and at Oxfam. After a difficult two years in Lebanon, she returned to the US & worked as a landscape gardener for clients in Monterey, California. In 2014 she moved to live with family in Boston. Linda most recently taught ‘World’s Greatest Rivers: The Mississippi & the Colorado’ and ‘World’s Greatest Rivers: The Nile, the Tigris, & Euphrates’ at Tufts OLLI.

Jeremiah Anthony is a graduate of the Fletcher School at Tufts. His areas of focus are Latin America and Asia, having lived in both China and Argentina. He is keenly interested in the influence of Asia in the creation of the West.

Joseph Ash holds a B.S. in electrical engineering from Cornell University and a M.S. in management from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. During his 39-year career with an electric and gas utility, he held a number of officer-level positions in such areas as customer service, supply chain, regulatory affairs, pricing, and energy supply acquisition. He has been a member of Osher LLI since he and his wife retired to Somerville in 2009. In his retirement he has been certified as a mediator and has undertaken a variety of volunteer activities.

Peter Baldwin has been involved in all aspects of the gas turbine and compressor industries for over 55 years and has very broad general industry knowledge and equipment best practice. base-e is his Boston based independent consulting company. Pete was President of Ramgen Power Systems, a developer of an advanced shock compression technology for use in utility scale Carbon Capture and Storage Systems (CCS). Pete spent 33 years with Ingersoll-Rand Company, serving as President of Woburn-based NREC, the developer of the I-R’s microturbine for use in Distributed Power Generation. Pete had been Vice President of Sales & Service North America for Ingersoll-Rand’s Air Compressor Group, and has held a variety of executive level positions, including international assignments in the UK and Italy. Pete holds a BSME degree from Purdue University.

Ronald Paul Bernard is a life long learner with an interest in history and biography. He was lead several discussion groups for the Tufts program as well as in Concord, MA where he resides. He is a twenty-year veteran of the US Navy and holds a BS degree from Assumption College.

Petra Bittner holds degrees in English literature (Ph.D.) and teaching German as a second language (MA). She lived in Boston from 1998 to 2007, teaching language, literature and cultural studies classes for Boston University, Harvard University and MIT. Between 2007 and 2020 Petra Bittner was a literature docent and language instructor for the adult education center in Munich. Her priority is to cater to the individual needs of learners, so they can attain their goals. In her language teaching she focuses on communicative competency and cultural awareness.

Thomas Burke is a freelance writer, writing tutor, and author of “Evil Must Not Have the Last Word: The Life of Mary Wygodski, Holocaust Survivor, Mother, Teacher, and Witness.” He is also co-author of “Tales from the Boston College Hockey Locker Room,” a history of BC hockey. He is a history enthusiast who has developed a deep personal interest in The Holocaust. He developed this course in order to share and discuss his research with those who are interested in knowing more about The Holocaust.

Francesco Castellano is a native speaker of Italian with interest in music, literature, and history. He earned a master’s degree in Italian at Boston College where he also taught Italian. He has managed localization of software programs and manuals into Italian and has done commercial recordings including for over 25 years the male Italian speaker for one of the major language programs. With OLLI he has taught, the Divine Comedy, the Decameron and various Verdi operas. He is a retired Army Colonel.

Renata Celichowska is a senior lecturer for the Tufts Dance Program. She has performed, presented choreographic work, and taught for universities and venues throughout the United States and Europe. Some highlights have included company membership with the Erick Hawkins Dance Company; choreographic presentations in NYC, Glimmerglass Opera Festival, Czech Republic, Italy, and Poland. Renata’s work with adult populations has included courses for the Elder Hostel of NYC, at the Amherst Early Music & Dance Festival, and private and group instruction. This is her 5th OLLI course at Tufts since 2017!

Daniel Cooper is a practicing attorney in Stamford, Connecticut. Daniel is also a graduate student at the Fletcher School, Tufts University. Daniel has over 10 years experience practicing intellectual property law, both transactional and litigation, where he has represented major firms in IP matters

Robert Crooks is an expatriate Australian, now a US citizen. He graduated as an agricultural plant ecologist from Sydney University in 1972 and spent the next 40 years working as an environmental scientist and policy analyst for governments and the private sector in Australia and 13 different countries in south and south-east Asia. He retired in 2011. Throughout his working life he maintained a great interest in American colonial history and ancient middle eastern history. He lives in Medford with his wife, Elisabeth, and his main interests are cooking and obeying his wife’s instructions.

Cleo & Steve D’Arcy are retired professors who taught at the University of Illinois for over 30 years. They have co-taught Tufts OLLI study groups on the National Parks, Trustees of Reservations properties, U.S. Highway 1, TED talks, plant disease epidemics, personal finance, birding, Newbery award winners and Vermont. While they enjoyed teaching college students, they really enjoy sharing their interests with their contemporaries. Cleo and Steve have visited almost all of the National Parks and in this study group will share their experiences and observations on the oldest and newest parks.

Ariel Derby,Tufts Sociology and Civic Studies Major, believes storytelling is the key to social change. This passion was sparked when Ariel worked as a Career Coach for immigrants and formerly incarcerated people. In this role, she helped clients craft their personal narratives for job interviews, public speaking, and political campaigns. Currently, Ariel uses storytelling as Marketing Associate for a non-profit that gives fellowships to women educators in Ghana. A lover of teaching, she has also been an ESOL teacher for immigrants and a Teaching Assistant for formerly incarcerated students.

Glenys D’Souza is a Tufts Graduate student in Law and Diplomacy with a background in literature and economics with limited working experience in education and content writing. She has traveled to the Middle East numerous times and loves learning about cultures. Post-colonial literature was her favorite class in college and she is excited to be a part of a classroom learning it, again. This is her first time teaching for Tufts OLLI.

Allan Elfant has a B.A. in psychology from Brooklyn College and a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from New York University. He was in clinical practice for over 40 years and held teaching positions at several universities. He has led over 200 presentations at national and regional professional conferences and meetings, and has led over a dozen study groups for our OLLI on various cinematic, psychological and philosophical themes. Many of these study groups have been film classes.

Lark Escobar is both an international educator and student scholar, interested in genocide prevention, cultural memory, religious heritage, human rights, international law, terrorism studies, and human security in MENA, Central Asia, and South Asia. She has taught in seven countries in higher education contexts.

Jane Katims has written and co-produced six radio series for Wisconsin Public Radio, one earning her a Peabody Award in Broadcasting. She is the author of the poetry collection, DANCING ON A SLIPPERY FLOOR and the story collection, UNTIL NOW and has published stories in a number of literary magazine. In addition to teaching at OLLI, she teaches literature and creative writing at The Cambridge Center for Adult Education. Jane is a member of the Board of Visitors of the English Department at the University of WisconsinMadison. She lives with her family near Boston, Massachusetts.

Dionysios Kaskarelis Post Bachelor at Boston College, Dionysios Kaskarelis worked in investment management and private banking in New York City before earning his Masters at the Sir John Cass Business School in London, UK. For 15 years ending in 2019, Dionysios worked for the European Investment Bank, an international organization based in Luxembourg, Europe, as an international civil servant. He focused on international developmental finance, working on both the funding and lending sides of the institution, implementing European Union policy by leading large-scale impact finance projects in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. Following an opportunity to pursue a mid-career degree at the Fletcher School, Dionysios founded Access Properties - a Boston-based real estate investment company.

Denia Lara is a museum professional and artist currently working in the education department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art. She has a Master’s degree in Art History and Museum Studies from Tufts, specializing in the Middle Ages. Dénia’s research interests include the culture of the Normans, Migration Period arts, and contemporary connections to the medieval past.

Audrey McGlothlen is a fresh alumn of Tufts ‘22. While at school, she took an interdisciplinary approach in studying biology and psychology alongside civic studies, education research, and interfaith activism. She now works as a science teacher at a local middle and high school in Boston and is an avid swing dancer! Sparked by a love of science but aghast by the harms that have rippled out of it, she is inspired to get anyone and everyone to talk more about how science is impacting their life.

Stephen Munroe is Professor Emeritus of Biological Sciences at Marquette University where he taught molecular biology and biochemistry for 35 years. He has lived on Cape Cod since 2019, with frequent trips to Cambridge where he and his wife have a second home. He completed graduate studies at Indiana University and postdoctoral research at Boston’s Children’s Hospital and the Worcester Foundation where he began his research on RNA which he continued until retirement. Steve’s interest in molecular evolution dates back to his undergraduate days at Haverford College.

Valarie Poitier, a formally trained lecturer, artist, and writer, has taught professional development workshops, led seminars at regional and national conferences. She has given lectures to local and regional guilds throughout New England and served as Co-Chair of the Artists Beyond the Desk at MIT. Her work has been published in art and history books, viewed on television and exhibited in museums and galleries across the USA and abroad. She is also a retired Board member of the New England Quilt Museum and is a member of National and International Fiber and Surface Design Organizations.

Robert Pride is a ‘67 grad from Tufts where he majored in Political Science and was part of the Navy ROTC unit. After a career at Travelers Insurance, he joined Tufts Osher in 2006 and has taken numerous study groups often taking over 100 hours of classes in a year. Bob has served on the Curriculum Committee since 2007 and was Chair of the committee from 2011 to 2021. Bob has also been a SGL for numerous study groups including What Ifs in World History and co-led numerous other history courses. He is currently Vice-chair of the Executive Board.

Tom Rawson is a recently retired middle school science teacher who lives near Boston. He works with a team to help lead Can We Stop Climate Change courses, and also works on climate change education with Mass. Audubon. He spends his free time doing carpentry, bicycle riding, and hiking.

Bill Saunders was formerly a marketing consultant for high-tech companies. He has an interest in history, and since retirement, has traveled extensively, including numerous trips to Haiti with a medical team that provided care throughout the countryside around Leogane, the epicenter of the 2010 earthquake. His interest in the Graham Greene novels began by reading the ones about Cuba and Haiti before traveling to those countries. Bill has led previous study groups including, most recently: “Clueless in Treacherous Times,” “John Brown—Prophet, Terrorist, Hero?,” and “Brief History of Haiti.”

Barry Schoenfeld has over 40 years’ experience in the marketing & consulting fields, including executive positions in New York and Los Angeles, and now with his own consulting business, Clear Vision Partners, which he founded in 2001. He moved to the desert in 2014, and almost immediately began teaching at OLLI/CSUSB and OLLI/UCR, OLLI/DUKE, Arizona State, Johns Hopkins and OLLI/Tufts. He teaches about his many fields of interests and “teaches from his passions” – from opera to social media; from archeology to history; and from mindful meditation to cults.

Tom Sheridan is professor emeritus of engineering and applied psychology at MIT. He holds an ScD from MIT and an honorary doctorate from Delft University, Netherlands. He directed an MIT lab on human interaction with technology and is an elected member of the National Academy of Sciences. He has authored over 200 papers and eight books. Tom served as lay leader of a Congregational church in Newton, and currently leads a weekly discussion on current events with 80 participants and a monthly dialog on religion, both at Brookhaven.

James Siwila received his Ph.D. in English Literature with a concentration in the English novel. After teaching for several years, he left academe and moved to Massachusetts to pursue a career in high tech. Since retiring in 2019, he has taken numerous courses at Tufts OLLI, and in 2021, he taught a course on Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales.

Emese Soos majored in French and history at Mount Holyoke College, earned a Ph.D. in French from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and taught French language and culture courses at Tufts for over 30 years. She delights in revisiting some of her favorite literary works, this time in English.

Art Weiss is a long-time OSHER member and a Ph.D. in math (Tufts 2007). He has taught college courses in math at Tufts and elsewhere, and OSHER courses in math, physics, and bridge.

Elisa Wirth is a graduate student at Tuft’s school of diplomacy getting a master’s degree in International Business. She is originally from Munich, Germany but has also lived in Italy and Switzerland. She recently graduated from Boston College where she received a BA in Economics and Italian. There she discovered her passion for Art History completing various courses ranging from Women in the Renaissance, 19th century art, and contested monuments around the world.

LUNCH AND LEARN TALKS

All talks will be 12:15 - 1:15pm ET .

Wednesday talks will be exclusively on Zoom. Friday talks will be in-person at Tufts University as well as streamed by Zoom for our members at home.

If you are joining us in person, feel free to bring your lunch. Coffee and tea will be provided.

W ednesdays o n Z oom

MARCH 22

MARCH 29

Gary Wenstrup, Adjunct Professor/Lifelong Learning

The History of Stevie Wonder

Paul Howe, Director, Feinstein International Center, Tufts University

Working Towards a World with Zero Hunger and Greater Human Resilience

APRIL 5

APRIL 12

Jonathan Lane, Revolution 250 Coordinator, Massachusetts Historical Society

Vox Populi; Massachusetts Towns on the Road to Revolution

Peter Hahn, Educator, Poet, and Project Creator

Engaging with Contemporary Poetry

APRIL 19

APRIL 26

Sarah Fong, Assistant Professor, Department of Studies of Race, Colonialism and Disapora, Tufts University

The Character of Capitalism: Race and Settler

Colonialism in Nineteenth Century Industrial Schools

Jane Healey, Best Selling Historical Fiction Author

Goodnight From Paris: The History Behind the Novel

MAY 3

MAY 10

Grace Talusan, Author, Lecturer at Brown University

Writing From Life

Robert G. Goodby, Professor of Anthropology, Franklin Pierce College

13,000 Years of Native American History

f ridays i n -P erson and o n Z oom

MARCH 24

MARCH 31

Olivia Ames Hoblitzelle, Writer, Dharma teacher, pioneer in Mind/Body medicine

Aging with Wisdom: Opportunities and Challenges

Sol Gittleman, Provost and Professor

Emeritus, Tufts University

Baseball, the Natural Pastime, As American as Apple Pie… For Better or For Worse

APRIL 7

APRIL 14

Dayna Cunningham, Dean of the Tisch College of Civic Life, Tufts University What Should We Do? Building Robust, Inclusive Democracy for an Emerging Multiracial Society

Jeffrey Boutwell, Ph.D., Historian and Author

George S. Boutwell and the Politics of Racial Equality: From Abraham Lincoln to Ulysses Grant

APRIL 21

Bruce Marcus, Storyteller and Recitationist

The Art of Recitation - Stories and Silliness in Rhyme

APRIL 28

Joseph Auner, Professor of Music, Founding Dean of University College, Tufts University Imagining the Unconscious in Fin-de-siècle

Vienna

MAY 5

MAY 12

June Erlick, Editor-in-Chief of ReVista, The Harvard Review of Latin America Perspectives on Columbia

Nate Ramsayer, Biblical Scholar and Archaeologist

Tutankhamun: The Lost Treasures

SPRING EVENTS

More events and full event details to be shared in the weekly digest throughout the term, but below are two upcoming events to keep in mind!

End of Spring Term Celebration

Week of May 22, 2023

In-person on Tufts Somerville/Medford Campus

Join your fellow Tufts OLLI members for an outdoor social! We’ll take advantage of the warmer weather the end of May tends to bring and can gather together under a shady tent to celebrate the end of the spring term and start of the summer!

Full event details to be sent to current OLLI members in the weekly digest.

2023 Annual Meeting

June 2023

Virtually via Zoom and In-person on Tufts Somerville/Medford Campus

We’ll come together in June to review the 2022 - 2023 membership year and learn about plans for the 2023 - 2024 year!

OLLI REGISTRATION INFORMATION

If you haven’t already done so, create your Destiny One account and purchase your 2022-2023 membership before February 20.

Follow the instructions in our video:

https://youtu.be/LRovm1hVJ9I

or the instructions on our website:

https://universitycollege.tufts.edu/ lifelong-learning/osherlli/membership

and create your account today!

Our OLLI team is available to provide support via email, phone, zoom, or in-person!

Unsure if you renewed your membership this year? Please don’t hesitate to contact us!

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Become a Member or Renew your Membership for Registration Day

◦ Visit our website: https://universitycollege.tufts.edu/lifelong-learning to create your account and purchase your membership.

As of July 1, 2022, Tufts OLLI started using a new registration and membership portal. As this is a brand new system for our program, you will have to create a new account, new username, and new password. For more information and assistance with this process, please visit our website, https://universitycollege. tufts.edu/lifelong-learning/osherlli/membership or contact us at osherlli@tufts.edu

◦ Membership is required for class registration.

◦ Membership runs from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 and costs $50 for the year.

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Register Beginning February 20, 2023 Through March 17, 2023

◦ Register online by visiting our website, https://universitycollege.tufts.edu/ lifelong-learning/osherlli/schedule , and logging into our membership portal using the username and password created when you renewed or purchased this year’s membership.

◦ Add the OLLI courses you would like to take to your shopping cart and checkout!

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Instantly Know Your Spring 2023 Schedule

◦ Payment is due to complete your class registration, but with our new system, there is no more waiting period to confirm what your winter schedule will be. The same day you register and pay for your classes you will know what courses you are enrolled in and/or what waitlists you are on!

◦ As long as there are seats available for a course, you can adjust your schedule up to three days before the start of the fall term.

REGISTRATION SCHEDULE

◦ Spring Registration Opens: Monday, February 20, 2023

◦ Add/Drop Period:Monday, February 20, 2023 - Friday, March 17 , 2023

◦ Classes Begin: Monday, March 20, 2023

FINANCIAL AID

Partial tuition remission is available on a limited basis. For more information, please contact our office at osherlli@tufts.edu or (617) 627-5699.

REFUNDS, WITHDRAWALS, AND CANCELLATIONS POLICIES

The OLLI policies for refunds, withdrawals, and course cancellations can be found on our website, https://universitycollege.tufts.edu/lifelong-learning . Those members participating in the program are responsible for reading and adhering to all policies found there.

Thank you to the Curriculum Committee and the Lunch and Learn Committee for their dedication, hard work, and assistance with planning our spring term!

Tufts University Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

039 Carmichael Hall Medford, MA 02155

Phone: 617-627-5699

Email: OsherLLI@Tufts edu

Web: universitycollege.tufts.edu/lifelong-learning