Spring 2024 Schedule of Courses & Events
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UCLA EXTENSION GAYLEY CENTER 1145 Gayley Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90024 OLLI Office: Suite 120 OLLI lounge & classrooms located on the first floor. In Westwood, a variety of public parking lots and metered parking is available throughout the village. Please expect daily parking costs to range from $3–$22 depending on time and day. For additional parking options in Westwood, go to www.uclaextension.edu/oshermap.
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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UCLA No tests. No grades. Just learning for the sheer joy of learning. OLLI at UCLA provides a unique opportunity for individuals age 50+ to engage in an extensive program of noncredit courses and special programs amongst a dynamic community of lifelong learners.
OLLI at UCLA membership gives you access to: • A dynamic offering of non-credit courses • Discounts to select UCLA events • Free events exclusively for members • Discounts with select retailers in Westwood • Leadership & volunteer opportunities • OLLI member lounge in Westwood
Renew or join OLLI at UCLA today! OLLI at UCLA membership begins the quarter you join and lasts for one full year. Choose from two tiers of membership:
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Table of Contents TASTE OF OSHER, page 6 SPECIAL PROGRAMS, page 10
LEADERSHIP & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, page 32
LECTURE COURSES, page 12
GIVING, page 33
DISCUSSION GROUPS, page 22
INSTRUCTORS, page 34
FOREIGN LANGUAGES, page 26
GENERAL INFORMATION AND POLICIES, page 38
CREATIVITY, GAMES & MOVEMENT, page 28
OLLI MEMBERSHIP & ENROLLMENT FORM, page 39
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OLLI at UCLA Spring 2024 Offerings Taste of Osher 6 A Love Story in Design: Charles Rennie Mackintosh 6 and Margaret MacDonald Mackintosh Stories in Ceramics: A Thousand Years of Decorative Tiles 6 The History of Hotels in America 7 Los Angeles after World War II: The Birth of a Modern City 7 The Art of the Silent Film 8 Voting in the Ancient World 8 OLLI Fundraiser: John Wooden's Wisdom 8 Manifest Destiny: West Expansion and its Consequences 9 Ellis Island: The Immigrant Experience 9 Special Programs 10 OLLI Video Library (Spring 2024 Access) 10 Acting the Shakespearean Monologue 10 Wooden, Westwood, Walton, and Watergate 11 OLLI Movie Club 11 Book Talk with Irving Lubliner: 11 Only Hope: A Survivor’s Stories of the Holocaust Lecture Courses 12 Coming to Terms with the Holocaust, Part 5: 12 Eyewitnesses to the Holocaust Saturday Night Live: The Early Years (1975–80) 12 Beyond the Headlines 13 Expressionism in Art: The Rise of Expressionism as an Artistic Style 13 Abraham Lincoln: Abolition President 14 American Civil Religion 14 The Seventies: The Decade of the Singer-Songwriter 15 Fifty Years of San Francisco Jazz and Swing, 1916–66 15 The School of Paris and Art Between the World Wars 16 Out of Your Mind 16 Rhapsody in Blue 17 The Second Viennese School 17 The Music of Frederic Chopin 18 The Fate of the World: The American Revolution Beyond the British Empire 18 Cosmology, Astronomy, and Space Exploration in the News 19 Art Now: Virtual Visits with Working Artists 19 Knowing the Score: How Music Makes Movies Come Alive 20 Bank Runs and Bailouts: Financial Panics in U.S. History and Their Lessons 20 Chocolate from Around the World 21 Citizen Grant: Ulysses Grant as Civil War General 21 and Reconstruction President Enroll in courses online at uclaextension.edu/olli. / Spring 2024 / Page 4
Discussion Groups 22 American Civics 101: A Crash Course 22 Let's Read the Classics, Part 4 22 They Lived in Squares, Painted in Circles, and Loved in Triangles: 23 The Bloomsbury Group, Part 1 Great Italian Cinema 23 Good Citizenship, Civil Discourse, and Election 2024 24 Current Events: Understanding Our World 24 What is Out There: Questioning the Universe 24 The Fantastic in Literature, Part 2 25 Almost Nobel Prize Winners, Part 1 25 Kindfulness: Be Kind to Your Mind 25 Foreign Languages 26 Spanish IV for Everyday Life 26 High-Level Spanish Conversation 26 French Conversation II: High Intermediate 26 French Conversation I: Low Intermediate 27 Real Life Spanish Conversation I 27 Real Life Spanish Conversation II 27 Creativity, Games & Movement 28 Poker Fundamentals 2 28 Beginning Canasta 28 Drawing Is a Feeling, Part I: Introduction to Line, Space, Shape 28 Intermediate Mah-Jongg 29 Smart Movement Solutions: Finding a Mind-Body Balance 29 Beginning Gentle Yoga 29 Intermediate Mah-Jongg 30 Intermediate Yoga 30 Bagua, Tai Chi's Ancient Cousin for Healing the Body 30 and Balancing the Mind Tai Chi for Anxiety and Better Balance 31 iPhone Photography Workshop 31 Life Stories that Stir the Soul 31
All course times are Pacific Time Zone. Courses are subject to change. Please visit uclaextension.edu/ollicourses or call (310) 206-2693 for the most up-to-date course listings. OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE / Spring 2024 / Page 5
Taste of Osher SPRING 2024 SCHEDULE
No membership is required. These two-hour seminars provide a "taste" of the programming we offer throughout the year. Taste of Osher courses are open to non-members and members alike and are just $15 each. OLLI Plus members can enroll at no cost. No refunds are allowed.
A Love Story in Design: Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Margaret MacDonald Mackintosh {New Course} Monday, April 1, 1–3 p.m. The remarkable artistic collaboration between Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Margaret MacDonald Mackintosh produced elegant and sensuous forms that would leave a distinctive imprint on modern design. Their highly imaginative designs in art, architecture, interiors and furniture intuited an astonishing modernity in turn-ofthe-century Glasgow, taking inspiration from movements as diverse as Viennese Secessionism, Art Nouveau, and Arts and Crafts. In this course, we explore the couple's innovative architecture, luminous interiors and sumptuous decorative arts that forged a new style for a new age. This course will be recorded. Enrolled students will have access to the video for 30 days. REG# 396209 | INSTRUCTOR: Eleanor Schrader REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.
Stories in Ceramics: A Thousand Years of Decorative Tiles {New Course} Monday, April 8, 1–3 p.m. From exotic sultans' palaces to sleek Art Deco apartments, ceramic tiles have adorned structures all over the world and transformed building facades and their interiors into remarkable works of art. In this course, we explore the visual richness of decorative tiles, featuring the variety of techniques and infinite color palette of ceramic glazes used. Design influences from around the world inspire these stories in ceramics from the Middle Ages to modern times, and the stories of the contributions of influential patrons, tile manufacturers and tile artisans are woven into the artistic times in which they lived and practiced. This course will be recorded. Enrolled students will have access to the video for 30 days. REG# 396210 | INSTRUCTOR: Eleanor Schrader REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.
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The History of Hotels in America Monday, April 15, 1–3 p.m. The hotel industry in America began with simple New England country inns and taverns, progressed to grand hotels with the growth of major American cities, and culminated in the sophisticated boutique hotels and spas of today. As America grew in population and prominence, the need for accommodations for travelers spurred the development of the hospitality industry while advancing the popular architectural styles of the time. In this course, we explore the development of the industry through discussion of architectural and interior styles and the unique geographic and cultural influences from various regions throughout the United States. This course will be recorded. Enrolled students will have access to the video for 30 days. REG# 396211 | INSTRUCTOR: Eleanor Schrader REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.
Los Angeles after World War II: The Birth of a Modern City {New Course} Thursday, April 25, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. The aftermath of World War II led to a population explosion in Los Angeles. Housing developments sprang up, freeways were built, and rampant traffic congestion eventually led to frequent smog alerts. In this course, we examine the dark side of this tumultuous time—the still-unsolved Black Dahlia murder case and the Cold War fears that forced the Hollywood Ten movie producers, directors, and screenwriters to appear before the House Un-American Activities Committee as suspected communists. We also look at the bright side of the mid-to-late 1940s—the rise of television entertainment and the flourishing movie industry that produced classics like The Third Man (1949) and Sunset Boulevard (1950), which forever emblazoned the allure and dangers of Hollywood. This course uses the hybrid (flexible) format, which allows students to participate remotely and/or in the classroom. This course will be recorded. Enrolled students will have access to the video for 30 days. REG# 396489 | INSTRUCTOR: Sharon Boorstin REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins. IN-PERSON: UCLA Extension Gayley Center, 1145 Gayley Ave., Room 121CDE
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The Art of the Silent Film {New Course} Saturday, May 4, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Though the silent film era survived for less than 30 years, it introduced film grammar and techniques that influence filmmaking even today. As one of the only true American art forms, it told stories through pure emotion that both entertained and moved audiences. In this course, we discuss innovations, stylistic touches and stars such as Douglas Fairbanks, Clara Bow and Rudolph Valentino through such films as The Mark of Zorro (1920), Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans (1927) and Wings (1927). REG# 396144 | INSTRUCTOR: Mary Mallory IN-PERSON: UCLA Lindbrook Center, 10920 Lindbrook Dr., Room 213
Voting in the Ancient World {New Course} Friday, May 17, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. In this course, we explore voting in different parts of the ancient world and consider the differences between direct democracies like Classical Athens and representative democracies like the Roman Republic. We then turn to our modern world and explore how some of these differences in the nature of democracy help explain idiosyncrasies like the Brexit vote in the U.K. and the 2016 presidential election in the United States. This course uses the hybrid (flexible) format, which allows students to participate remotely and/or in the classroom. This course will be recorded. Enrolled students will have access to the video for 30 days. REG# 396491 | INSTRUCTOR: Edward Watts REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins. IN-PERSON: UCLA Extension Gayley Center, 1145 Gayley Ave., Room 121ABC
OLLI Fundraiser: John Wooden's Wisdom {New Course} Wednesday, June 5, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. John Wooden won ten NCAA national championships in a 12-year period as head coach of the UCLA Bruins, including a record seven in a row. He was renowned for his Pyramid of Success, which defined success as “peace of mind, which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you made the effort to do the best of which you are capable.” In this OLLI fundraiser, we play games (for prizes!) that illustrate the concepts of the Pyramid of Success. The course fee is by donation of any amount to the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Support Fund or the Michael Williams Memorial Scholarship fund during the winter 2024 enrollment period, February 5–June 5, 2024. We will send you instructions on how to donate after you register. REG# 396691 IN-PERSON: UCLA Extension Gayley Center, 1145 Gayley Ave., Room 121
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Manifest Destiny: West Expansion and its Consequences {New Course} {UCLAxOpen} Friday, June 7, 1–4 p.m. Even though the phrase "Manifest Destiny" was not used in print until 1845, the spirit of American expansionism that it referred to was very apparent long before the 1840s. Prior to 1815, the most advanced industrial technology most Americans had ever seen was a windmill. But all that was about to change, and by 1845, America had begun to look more like an industrialized, developed nation than an agricultural, developing nation. In this course, we track the story of westward expansion from the Revolution up through the 1850s, paying particular attention to the ways in which the West and westward expansion came to be romanticized in the American imagination and how the transportation revolution made that western expansion possible. We focus on the thirty years between 1815 and 1845, which witnessed the greatest transformation in American infrastructure and information technology before the internet. We examine five of the most important new technologies that seeded that change: canals, roads, rails, post offices and the telegraph. Investment and experimentation in those fields helped to facilitate the creation of a single national American economy—an economy capable of challenging European countries for economic supremacy. This course will be recorded. Enrolled students will have access to the video for 30 days. REG# 396636 | INSTRUCTOR: Richard Bell FEE: Free for all. OLLI membership is not required. REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.
Ellis Island: The Immigrant Experience {New Course} Saturday, June 8, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. It is believed that approximately 40 percent of America’s population can trace their ancestry to Ellis Island. Opened on January 1, 1892, Ellis Island became the nation’s premier federal immigration station. In operation until 1954, the station processed over 12 million immigrants. This course provides an overview of Ellis Island’s physical expansion while also looking at key aspects of the immigration process on the island during its time as an immigration station. We explore primary sources such as architectural drawings, immigration statistics and ship manifests to enhance our understanding of the station’s history, social importance and role in U.S. history. This course will be recorded. Enrolled students will have access to the video for 30 days. REG# 397461 | INSTRUCTOR: Bill Cellini IN-PERSON: UCLA Lindbrook Center, 10920 Lindbrook Dr., Room 210
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Special Programs SPRING 2024 SCHEDULE
These events, courses, and other unique offerings are available exclusively to OLLI at UCLA members as part of their membership benefits. All special programs are offered at no cost to members. Registration is required. Special programs are scheduled on an ongoing basis. Please check our website, uclaextension.edu/olli, for any updates.
OLLI Video Library {Spring 2024 Access} OLLI at UCLA members who enroll in this course receive access to a selection of past program recordings in their Canvas student portal. Enjoy over 50 recordings of one-day lectures, virtual tours, guest speaker interviews, the “Beyond the Headlines” speaker series, and more! Re-enroll each quarter to continue your access and take advantage of this valuable membership perk! New videos are added every quarter. REG# 396801 | Once enrolled, wait 24 hours, then log into Canvas at my.uclaextension.edu.
Acting the Shakespearean Monologue {New Course} 5 Thursdays, April 4–May 2, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Some of the most compelling dramatic moments in Shakespeare’s plays are found in his characters' long speeches or monologues. Some are spoken to other characters, some directly to the audience, and some (the soliloquies) express a character’s thoughts and feelings in a stream of consciousness talk with themselves. Shakespeare uses this dramatic device throughout all his plays—comedic and tragic—allowing us to see deeply into the minds and hearts of his vividly human characters. In this course, we study, practice and learn how to bring some of Shakespeare’s most powerful monologues to life and act them with the full power and beauty they possess. This course is open to everyone, regardless of prior acting experience. Please bring a monologue or soliloquy that interests you to the first class. There are many sites online where you can find both humorous and serious monologues from Shakespeare’s plays. REG# 396170 | INSTRUCTOR: Steven Moore REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.
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Wooden, Westwood, Walton, and Watergate {New Course} Friday, April 12, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Using primary sources and documentary films as text, we examine the legacy of Coach John Wooden and UCLA Basketball’s unparalleled 88-game winning streak against the backdrop of a rapidly changing American political and cultural landscape from 1971 to 1974. The course includes an optional visit to the UCLA Athletic Hall of Fame from 12–1 p.m. and is offered in anticipation of OLLI’s summer fundraiser, John Wooden’s Wisdom. REG# 397400 | INSTRUCTOR: Stephen Mucher IN-PERSON: UCLA Extension Gayley Center, 1145 Gayley Ave., Room 121C
OLLI Movie Club 3 Wednesdays, April 17, May 15, June 12, 3:30–4:30 p.m. The OLLI at UCLA Movie Club is centered around watching quality modern films and having a discussion afterwards. The facilitator will select films that are available on Netflix; members should screen the film at home before meeting with the group on Zoom. Discussions center around story, symbolism, cinematography, presentation and, of course, our personal reactions to the films. Films are announced one week before each meeting. Enroll anytime throughout the quarter to join in on the fun! REG# 396169 | INSTRUCTOR: Sharon Boorstin REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.
Book Talk with Irving Lubliner: Only Hope: A Survivor’s Stories of the Holocaust {New Course} Thursday, May 9, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Before she passed away in 1974, Felicia Bornstein Lubliner wrote about her life in Nazi-occupied Poland during the Holocaust, including her internment in ghettos and two concentration camps, Auschwitz and Gross-Rosen. Her powerful stories have been published by her son, Irv Lubliner, an emeritus professor at Southern Oregon University. In this course, he shares excerpts from Only Hope: A Survivor’s Stories of the Holocaust, shedding light on his mother’s experiences and indomitable spirit, as well as his experience as a child of Holocaust survivors and process in bringing the book to fruition. This course will be recorded. Students will have access to the video for 30 days. REG# 396323 | INSTRUCTOR: Irving Lubliner REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.
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Lecture Courses SPRING 2024 SCHEDULE
Lecture courses are taught by the high-caliber instructors and guest speakers for which UCLA is world-renowned. OLLI membership is required to enroll in these courses.
Coming to Terms with the Holocaust, Part 5: Eyewitnesses to the Holocaust 6 Mondays, April 1–May 6, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. In this course, we explore—through their own words—the experiences and consciences of Nazi perpetrators, bystanders and Jews condemned to the ghettos and death camps. We begin with the letters and diaries of men who served on the front lines of the murder units. Then, we look closely at a representative German village that drove out its Jewish residents and the residents' recollections of their home. We explore the thinking of descendants of the leaders of the Reich about the crimes their parents and grandparents committed. Finally, we close with a study of the rise and fall of Vilnius, Lithuania, the one-time Jerusalem of Europe. This course will be recorded. Students will have access to videos for the duration of the course. REG# 396621 | INSTRUCTOR: Steve Sohmer BASIC MEMBER FEE: $115 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $34 REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.
Saturday Night Live: The Early Years (1975–80) {New Course} 6 Tuesdays, April 2–May 14, (no meeting on April 23) 10 a.m.–12 p.m. One of the longest-running franchises in television history, Saturday Night Live, got off to a raucous start in the years 1975–80. Lorne Michaels, an upstart young producer, brought up-to-the-moment satire that had not been seen onscreen since The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour got kicked off the air. Michaels found Gilda Radner in Toronto; John Belushi, Dan Akroyd and Bill Murray in Chicago; Jane Curtin and Chevy Chase in Massachusetts; Garrett Morris in Harlem; and Lorraine Newman in Los Angeles. In this course, we follow their antics as they light up the screen with a dazzling array of characters, including Belushi's Yassir Arafat, Gilda Radner's Roseanne Roseannadanna and the Coneheads. We also watch clips of some of the best musicians of the day, including Paul Simon, The Grateful Dead, James Taylor, Frank Zappa, Bette Midler and Bob Dylan. This course will be recorded. Students will have access to videos for the duration of the course. REG# 396066 | INSTRUCTOR: Martin Marshall BASIC MEMBER FEE: $115 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $34 REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.
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Beyond the Headlines 8 Tuesdays, April 2–May 28 (no meeting April 23), 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. Pulled from today’s headlines, this exclusive speaker series offers an in-depth analysis of significant contemporary issues. Each week, an expert from the political, social, technological or economic spectrum provides a one-hour lecture focused on a major global, national or local issue. Afterwards, students have the opportunity to participate in a Q&A session with the speaker. A list of speakers for this term will be available online approximately one month before the course begins. This course uses the hybrid (flexible) format, which allows students to participate remotely and/or in the classroom. Speakers will be in the classroom. This course will be recorded. Students will have access to the video for the duration of the course. REG# 396126 | INSTRUCTOR: James Aldinger FEE: $150 for all members REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins. IN-PERSON: UCLA Extension Gayley Center, 1145 Gayley Ave., Room 121ABC
Expressionism in Art: The Rise of Expressionism as an Artistic Style 6 Tuesdays, April 2–May 14 (no meeting on April 23), 1–3 p.m. Although expressive elements are a common quality of art, it was not until the 19th and early 20th centuries that they became a main component of artistic output. Among the first artists to express their personal feelings through their art was Edvard Munch, who, along with others, would go on to inspire an entire movement of expressionism throughout Europe in the early 20th century. In this course, we look at the origins and development of Expressionism as a movement, with an emphasis on German Expressionism as reflected in the movements of Die Brücke and Der Blaue Reiter, as well as the Austrian Expressionism of Gustav Klimt, among others. This course will be recorded. Students will have access to videos for the duration of the course. REG# 396450 | INSTRUCTOR : Katherine Zoraster BASIC MEMBER FEE: $115 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $34 REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.
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Abraham Lincoln: Abolition President {New Course} 8 Tuesdays, April 2–May 28 (no meeting Apr. 23), 1–3 p.m. American slavery lasted 246 years, from 1619 to 1865, and its brutal legacy continues to affect race, civil rights and social inequality today. Lincoln hated the “peculiar institution,” and his moral condemnation of slavery beginning in 1854 transformed him into the abolition president in 1861. In this course, we review how and why Lincoln rose to political prominence, won a bloody civil war and abolished human slavery. We explore Lincoln’s essential characteristics that matured into a moral certainty and political sagacity to oppose the expansion of slavery, liberate escaping slaves and abolish slavery. And we see how Lincoln’s generosity of spirit and mind are revealed time and again throughout his political life. This course will be recorded. Students will have access to videos for the duration of the course. REG# 396052 | INSTRUCTOR: Joe Simpson BASIC MEMBER FEE: $135 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40 REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.
American Civil Religion 6 Wednesdays, April 3–May 8, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. In 1967, an American sociologist named Robert Bellah published an article claiming that—alongside churches, synagogues, mosques and temples—there also existed “an elaborate and well-institutionalized civil religion in America.” He observed that Americans embrace a common civil religion with certain fundamental beliefs, values, holidays and rituals in parallel to, or independent of, their chosen religion. Since his time, the term and its study have flourished; American civil religion is today an academic tool in understanding what was and is the United States of America. We are now the midst of an election period that has and will demonstrate the very basic beliefs, rituals, practices and more in Civil Religion. Cults have arisen, archetypes of the perfect white American man are being scrutinized and whatever the result of this election, one can better understand both the lead up to the election and its consequences. In this course, we explore the historical roots of American civil religion, beginning with its origins in Europe and its development in the new world. As with any religion, we deal with religious archetypes and structures—cosmogonic myths, creation myths, prophets, martyrs, holidays, sacred land, sacred texts and more. This is a fruitful time to begin an understanding of U.S. Civil Religion in action. This course uses the hybrid format, which allows students to participate remotely and/or in the classroom. This course will be recorded. Students will have access to videos for the duration of the course. REG# 396128 | INSTRUCTOR: Phyllis Herman BASIC MEMBER FEE: $115 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $34 REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins. IN-PERSON: UCLA Extension Gayley Center, 1145 Gayley Ave., Room 113
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The Seventies: The Decade of the Singer-Songwriter 6 Wednesdays, April 3–May 8, 1–3 p.m. Even though many people think of the 1970s as the decade of disco music, the truth is that the disco craze really didn’t take hold until the end of the ‘70s. Throughout the decade, the singer-songwriter dominated. Paul Simon, Carole King, James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Elton John, Tom Petty, Billy Joel and Neil Diamond were just some of these brilliant artists that emerged as superstars, selling records at a pace never before imaginable. In this course, we take an in-depth look at the careers of the singer/songwriters of the period, as well as the excitement, the excesses and the tragedies of the 1970s. This course uses the hybrid (flexible) format, which allows students to participate remotely and/or in the classroom. This course will be recorded. Students will have access to videos for the duration of the course. REG# 396159 | INSTRUCTOR: Steve Barri BASIC MEMBER FEE: $115 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $34 REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins. IN-PERSON: UCLA Extension Gayley Center, 1145 Gayley Ave., Room 121ABC
Fifty Years of San Francisco Jazz and Swing, 1916–66 {New Course} 6 Thursdays, April 4–May 9, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Music and entertainment in San Francisco have long reflected its gold rush origins— embracing individuality, titillating novelty and innovation. In this course, we explore early jazz in the red-light district of the Barbary Coast before 1920 and its revival by traditional jazz during World War II; the social and ethnic dynamics shaping the Fillmore district, known as “Harlem of the West;” and Asian performers in ethnic nightclubs. Each media-intensive class offers a dozen or more audiovisual clips. This course will be recorded. Students will have access to videos for the duration of the course. REG# 396694 | INSTRUCTOR: Dave Radlauer BASIC MEMBER FEE: $115 | PLUS MEMBER FEE : $34 REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.
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The School of Paris and Art Between the World Wars {New Course} 6 Thursdays, April 4–May 9, 1–3 p.m. Prior to World War I, the art center of Paris moved from Montmartre to Montparnasse. Referred to as the School of Paris to set them apart from the French-born young artists of this period, a group of immigrant painters and sculptors began to dominate the new art scene of Montparnasse in Paris for a couple of decades before World War II. In this course, we explore the works of those artists, including Amedeo Modigliani, Marc Chagall, Chaim Soutine and Jules Pascin. We also discuss how art evolved and changed in the years leading up to World War II. And we look at other artists and figures, including the art patronizing Stein siblings, Pablo Picasso and Constantin Brancusi, as well as Dada and the rise of Surrealism with Max Ernst, Salvador Dali and René Magritte. This course uses the hybrid format, which allows students to participate remotely and/or in the classroom. This course will be recorded. Students will have access to videos for the duration of the course. REG# 396425 | INSTRUCTOR: Katherine Zoraster BASIC MEMBER FEE: $115 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $34 REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins. IN-PERSON: UCLA Extension Gayley Center, 1145 Gayley Ave., Room 121C
Out of Your Mind {New Course} 6 Thursdays, April 4 - May 9, April 4 & 25: 1–4 p.m.; April 11 & 18; May 2 & 9: 1–3:30 p.m. Some of the most inventive narratives written for the big screen revolve around dreams, fixations and the intricate coping mechanisms that our minds employ to navigate the challenges of daily life. The films selected for this class span a wide narrative spectrum, from the visualization of the inner workings of our psyche (Inside Out, 2015) to the discovery of a portal granting access to the mind of a renowned actor (Being John Malkovich, 1999). They use a variety of techniques, such as subjectivity, POV shots and internal focalization. And they encompass all sorts of genres, including comedy (Midnight in Paris, 2011), thriller (Psycho, 1960) and drama (Get Out, 2017). Of note, the lineup features a rarely-seen director's cut of The Shining (1980) created by Stanley Kubrick for the European release of the film. REG# 396158 | INSTRUCTOR: Alex Pirolini BASIC MEMBER FEE: $130 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $39 IN-PERSON: UCLA Extension Gayley Center, 1145 Gayley Ave., Room 114
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Rhapsody in Blue {New Course} 4 Fridays, April 5–26, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. On February 12, 1924, an audience heard Rhapsody in Blue for the first time. It had taken George Gershwin just three weeks to write this landmark American work that bridged the worlds of jazz and classical music. In this course, we explore the key figures involved—George Gershwin, Paul Whiteman, Ferde Grofé and some of the great interpreters of this piece, including Leonard Bernstein, Marcus Roberts and Bill Cunliffe—to understand the rich and interesting history of this treasured composition. This course will be recorded. Students will have access to videos for the duration of the course. REG# 396320 | INSTRUCTOR: Mitch Glickman BASIC MEMBER FEE: $100 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $30 REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.
The Second Viennese School {New Course} 8 Fridays, April 5–May 31 (no meeting May 17), 10 a.m.–12 p.m. The Second Viennese School refers to a modernist musical movement that introduced radical new concepts to Western music at the turn of the 20th century. This group of composers included Arnold Schoenberg and his pupils, Alban Berg and Anton Webern. All three composers would go on to develop techniques in musical composition that included intentional dissonance, atonality and serialism. The avant-garde turn towards dissonance and atonality, while familiar in many settings and venues today, may still be jarring to those listeners who are more accustomed to the tonality that is often prevalent in most broadcasts and performances of classical music. In this course, we listen to the music of the Second Viennese School with the goal of finding a greater appreciation for music composed in the 20th century and beyond. As we listen to this music, we search for the paintings and poetry that inspired these composers and hear what the critics and philosophers said about these musical changes. We also explore their compositions within the context of the tumultuous changes and events of the early 20th century. This course will be recorded. Students will have access to videos for the duration of the course. REG# 396294 | INSTRUCTOR: Ryan Shiotsuki BASIC MEMBER FEE: $135 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40 REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.
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The Music of Frederic Chopin 8 Fridays, April 5–May 24, 1–3 p.m. Frederic Chopin was a Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic era who wrote primarily for the solo piano. Today, Chopin is ubiquitous in classical music culture, and his compositions are universally loved by amateur and professional musicians everywhere. In this course, we focus on Chopin’s Nocturnes, Etudes, Preludes, Ballades, Concertos, Mazurkas and other important pieces, all of which feature the piano. Our primary focus is on musical meaning and finding listening strategies that relate the music to the historical, biographical, and artistic contexts of the period. This course will be recorded. Students will have access to videos for the duration of the course. REG# 396173 | INSTRUCTOR: Ryan Shiotsuki BASIC MEMBER FEE: $135 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40 REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.
The Fate of the World: The American Revolution Beyond the British Empire {New Course} {UCLAxOpen} 6 Fridays, April 12–May 24 (no meeting Apr. 26), 1–3 p.m. In this course, we investigate the geopolitical forces that shaped the American Revolution and the international consequences of the United States break with Britain. We discuss how the familiar story of the American Revolution—its causes, course and consequences—changes when we think about the American Revolution as part and parcel of a titanic struggle among European empires and peoples for control of a vast, resource-rich new world. In each lecture, we tackle a different group of actors—Germans, Frenchmen, Spaniards, South Asians, Prussians, etc.—and situate their experiences at the center of dramatic narratives about the loss of the British Empire’s thirteen golden geese and the birth of the United States. This course will be recorded. Students will have access to videos for the duration of the course. REG# 396567 | INSTRUCTOR: Richard Bell BASIC MEMBER FEE: $0 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $0 REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.
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Cosmology, Astronomy, and Space Exploration in the News 8 Wednesdays, April 17–June 5, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Due to advances in technology, what we thought we knew about the fundamentals of cosmology, astronomy and space exploration is evolving almost daily. In this course, we explore the latest concepts, news and discoveries regarding multiverses, gravitational waves, black holes, neutron stars, exoplanets and the beginning of our universe. We also follow the progress of NASA's and ESA's missions to the moon, Mars, Europa, Jupiter's ice-covered moon and more. REG# 396178 | INSTRUCTOR: Shelley Bonus BASIC MEMBER FEE: $135 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40 REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.
Art Now: Virtual Visits with Working Artists 6 Thursdays, May 9–June 13, 1–3:30 p.m. In this virtual course, we look at work created by artists working now. Virtual studio visits introduce contemporary work of individual artists, from whom we learn the interests, passions and circumstances that inform their projects. Recognizing the role of the institution and the role of the artist in the cultural context of our times is an intriguing unfolding of history in the making. Between sessions, recaps are provided to augment contextual readings of the presentations. Discussion is encouraged, as it inspires further observation and awareness. This course will be recorded. Students will have access to videos for the duration of the course. REG# 396179 | INSTRUCTOR: Deborah Cohen BASIC MEMBER FEE: $130 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $39 REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.
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Knowing the Score: How Music Makes Movies Come Alive 5 Wednesdays, May 15–June 12, 1–3 p.m. Since the days of silent film, music has accompanied moving pictures in theaters. Whether it be a single piano or organ or a band or orchestra playing on cue, music synchronized to film has been an integral part of the movie experience. With the advent of ‘talkies’ and the release of The Jazz Singer in 1927, a soundtrack could combine synchronous dialogue and singing with a musical score—and there was no turning back. Pianos and bands of the silent era have been replaced by film scores featuring every conceivable type of music (symphony orchestras, esoteric, indigenous, all kinds of electronic sounds and pop music). In this course, we explore the art and history of film scoring, movie musicals, animated films, composers and their fabulous film scores, as well as the musical influences of classical, jazz and popular music. This course will be recorded. Students will have access to videos for the duration of the course. REG# 396180 | INSTRUCTOR: Andrew Muson BASIC MEMBER FEE: $105 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $31 REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.
Bank Runs and Bailouts: Financial Panics in U.S. History and Their Lessons {New Course} 5 Wednesdays, May 15–June 12, 1–3 p.m. In this course, we explore the history of financial panics in U.S. history from the early 19th century through the 20th century. Highlights include the Panic of 1837, the Depression of the 1890s, the Great Depression of the 1930s and the era of stagflation of the 1970s as key moments in U.S. history when old economic orthodoxies were put aside and new ones created. Key policy choices such as whether to have a national bank, a federal reserve, a gold standard or a large federal deficit all factor in—even as the fundamental roles of citizens, governments, corporations and working families were debated and changed. This course will be recorded. Students will have access to videos for the duration of the course. REG# 396075 | INSTRUCTOR: Jared Day BASIC MEMBER FEE: $105 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $31 REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.
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Chocolate from Around the World {New Course} 4 Thursdays, May 16–June 6, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Over 5,000 years ago, humans began to consume chocolate. Chocolate may conjure up images of candy bars and bon bons, but throughout much of its history, chocolate was a bitter beverage, not a sweet, rich-tasting treat. In this course, we explore chocolate’s history, culture and economics from its origins to the present in four world regions where it is grown and/or produced. We also sample chocolates from these regions: the Upper Amazon and Mesoamerica, Asia and the Pacific Islands, Europe and Africa, and the United States and Canada. REG# 396208 | INSTRUCTOR: Lee Theisen BASIC MEMBER FEE: $100 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $30 IN-PERSON: UCLA Extension Gayley Center, 1145 Gayley Ave., Room 119A
Citizen Grant: Ulysses Grant as Civil War General and Reconstruction President {New Course} 2 Tuesdays, June 4–11, 1–3 p.m. Ulysses S. Grant was one of America's most interesting and controversial common-man leaders. In 1865, as commanding general, Grant led the Union Armies to victory over the Confederacy in the American Civil War. He was later elected the 18th President of the United States (1869–1877). In this course, we explore his unexceptional military career up to the Civil War, his emergence as President Lincoln's key military leader and his emergence as Lincoln's heir in the White House as he tried to fulfill the promise of reconstruction but ultimately oversaw an age known more for tragedy and corruption. This course will be recorded. Students will have access to videos for the duration of the course. REG# 396081 | INSTRUCTOR: Jared Day BASIC MEMBER FEE: $85 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $25 REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.
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Discussion Groups SPRING 2024 SCHEDULE
Discussion groups allow members to explore subjects in an atmosphere of intellectual stimulation, creative self-expression and socializing without the expectation of tests or grades. Depending on the nature of the course, there could be a modest amount of preparation or readings required, and you may be called upon for your insights—members should be ready to participate. OLLI membership is required to enroll in these courses.
American Civics 101: A Crash Course {New Course} 5 Mondays, April 1–May 6 (no meeting April 22), 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Every person applying for U.S. citizenship needs to know how our U.S. government works. Many Americans tend to take their U.S. citizenship for granted. Just imagine if the rules changed and you now had to take a government civics test every year to remain a U.S. citizen. In this course, we cover the topics that you would need to know to pass that test. These topics include: the concept of co-equal branches of government, their functions, responsibilities and current critical issues; the rationales and ramifications of recent Supreme Court decisions on voting, gun control, affirmative action and others; the importance of the U.S. Constitution and its 27 amendments, including its Bill of Rights; gerrymandering and its restrictive effect on state voting rights; and issues surrounding the Electoral College, budget reconciliation, the debt ceiling and our national debt. Given the importance of the upcoming 2024 election, being informed as a citizen and how our government works has never been more important. This course uses the hybrid (flexible) format, which allows students to participate remotely and/or in the classroom. This course will be recorded. Students will have access to videos for the duration of the course. REG# 396451 | INSTRUCTOR: Alan Perper BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40 REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins. IN-PERSON: UCLA Extension Gayley Center, 1145 Gayley Ave., Room 119A
Let's Read the Classics, Part 4 {New Course} 6 Tuesdays, April 2, 16, 30; May 14, 28; and June 11, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. In this course, we continue reading well-known authors who focus on the lives of women. We begin with Hawthorne’s American classic, The Scarlet Letter (1850), which illustrates the disturbing contrast between how male and female adulterers are treated. In contrast, the affairs of Flaubert’s Madame Bovary (1857) led to her own self-destruction. In Chopin’s The Awakening (1899), the female protagonist feels trapped by married life and her lack of autonomy. Wharton’s The Custom of the Country (1913) is a tale of manners in upper crust New York City society and what women will do to achieve status. Our final book, Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale (1985), provides a dystopian view of the future of women. No previous course is required to enjoy this one. REG# 396441 | INSTRUCTOR: Maria Siciliano BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40 REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.
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They Lived in Squares, Painted in Circles, and Loved in Triangles: The Bloomsbury Group, Part 1 {New Course} 8 Tuesdays, April 2–May 28 (no meeting Apr. 23), 10 a.m.–12 p.m. The title of this course, attributed to the inimitable wit and satirist Dorothy Parker (1893–1967), is a terse, spot-on description of one of the foremost literary-artistic groups, salons and gatherings in western literature and art. In this course, we read Amy Licence’s Living in Squares, Loving in Triangles, which introduces us to the brave, passionate and innovative lives and loves of these remarkable writers, artists and intellectuals (even T. S. Eliot, who popped in occasionally). We also read works by two of the group’s major literary luminaries, Virginia Woolf (1882–1941) and E. M. Forster (1879–1970). Their works include early short stories as well as their masterpiece novels, Woolf’s Mrs. Dalloway (1925) and Forster’s A Passage to India (1924). REG# 396254 | INSTRUCTOR: Carlo Coppola BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40 REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.
Great Italian Cinema 5 Tuesdays, April 2–May 7 (no meeting April 23), April 9, 16, May 7: 1–4 pm; April 2, 30: 1–4:30 p.m. The cinema of Italy has given the world great films and has influenced film movements worldwide. The post-World War II Neorealism period merged cinematic realism with a focus on glaring social problems and postwar poverty, while Fellini’s imitable cinematic style combined surreal carnival with incisive social critique. In this course, we view some of the greatest Italian films from 1945 to 1997 and analyze how they use the verbal, visual and visceral art forms and what they have to say about the human condition. We watch five films: The Leopard (1963), Malena (2000), The Bicycle Thief (1948), Satyricon (1969), and Amarcord (1973). REG# 396324 | INSTRUCTOR: Vincent Coppola BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40 IN-PERSON: UCLA Extension Gayley Center, 1145 Gayley Ave., Room 114
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Good Citizenship, Civil Discourse, and Election 2024 {New Course} 8 Wednesdays, April 3–May 22, 1–3 p.m. The concept of American citizenship and civil discourse has evolved since America’s founding. In this course, we investigate the practice and ideal of civic engagement as well as the increasing political polarization in the United States. We consider the nature and limits of American democracy over time, the historical roots of public discourse and the conflict and compromises inherent in a democracy (and particularly in an election year). We also discuss contemporary and historical case studies, literary depictions and current events emerging from the 2024 primary election season. REG# 396465 | INSTRUCTOR: Peter Cipkowski BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40 IN-PERSON: UCLA Extension Gayley Center, 1145 Gayley Ave., Room 119A
Current Events: Understanding Our World 8 Thursdays, April 4–May 23, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. This unique discussion group focuses on exploring the news of the week. Participants share articles and opinions that pertain to what's happening both in the United States and internationally, particularly to introduce diverse views. Many of the pundits we analyze write for The New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post and the Los Angeles Times. These include such political writers as David Brooks, Thomas Friedman, Paul Krugman, Ross Douthat, Fareed Zakaria, John Bolton, Peggy Noonan, Maureen Dowd and many more that the class may wish to cover. We also examine such magazines as The New Yorker, The Atlantic, The New Republic and other journals that give in-depth coverage of current topics. This is your chance to listen and to be heard about the events of today. This course uses the hybrid (flexible) format, which allows students to participate remotely and/or in the classroom. REG# 396325 | INSTRUCTOR: Myrna Hant BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40 REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins. IN-PERSON: UCLA Extension Gayley Center, 1145 Gayley Ave., Room 121ABC
What is Out There: Questioning the Universe {New Course} 8 Thursdays, April 4–May 23, 1–3 p.m. Extraterrestrial life has never been discovered, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist. NASA has been trying to understand, explore and figure out whether aliens exist for a long time. Stephen Gould, a Harvard paleontologist, argued against the repeatability of species, especially humans. In February 2023, a UCLA science and communications team, comprised of one instructor and six students, launched a NASA-funded project called “Are we alone in the universe?” and invited the public to help them sort through their data. In this out-of-the-box course, we allow our minds to imagine what life might be beyond our planet and see what others think and imagine. Join us for a fun and rewarding discussion. REG# 396488 | INSTRUCTOR: Vincent Coppola BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40 REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.
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The Fantastic in Literature, Part 2 {New Course} 8 Sundays, April 7–June 9 (no meetings May 12 & 26), 12–2 p.m. A subgenre of literary works called "the fantastic" creates a hesitation in the reader, who must decide whether what they perceive derives from reality. Fantastic literature, different from fantasy or science fiction, lets us encounter the ordinary and the uncanny, the everyday and the marvelous, simultaneously and in ways that mirror and illuminate modern experience. In this course, we read stories by Jorge Luis Borges on dreams and labyrinths; Italo Calvino’s Invisible Cities on the city as fragment and in fragments; stories by Julio Cortazar on the idea of fiction as game and fabrication; Garcia Marquez’s Love in the Time of Cholera as an example of magical realism; and Thomas Pynchon’s Crying of Lot 49 on conspiracies as explanations for the meaning of events. These works define moments of hesitation between belief and disbelief, giving us a sense of strangeness as a condition of life. REG# 396168 | INSTRUCTOR: Leonard Koff BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40 REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.
Almost Nobel Prize Winners, Part 1 {New Course} 8 Mondays, April 8–June 10 (no meetings April 22 & May 27), 1–3 p.m. Every year, the Swedish Academy sends out requests regularly for nominations of candidates for the Nobel Prize in Literature. Members of the Academy, members of literature academies and societies, professors of literature and language, former Nobel literature laureates, and the presidents of writers' organizations are all allowed to nominate a candidate (besides themselves). We read the work of three celebrated literary figures—Jorge Luis Borges, Henry James and W.G. Sebald—whose work has been deemed worthy of the Nobel Prize in Literature but who have not won the prize. Borges was nominated at least ten times, James was nominated three times, and Sebald was never nominated. REG# 396167 | INSTRUCTOR: Leonard Koff BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40 REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.
Kindfulness: Be Kind to Your Mind {New Course} 4 Thursdays, May 16–June 6, 1–3 p.m. This course is designed to start you on your mindfulness journey and show you some practices available to you as you cope with daily life. You can experience greater calm, presence and peace—even in the midst of the turmoil in the world. With regular meditation practice focused on kindfulness, even for just 5 minutes a day, you can begin to develop new levels of mindfulness, resilience and connection to yourself and others. This could be particularly beneficial for older adults, who are more sensitive to the degenerative effects of stress-related inflammation. This course uses the hybrid (flexible) format, which allows students to participate remotely and/or in the classroom. REG# 396478 | INSTRUCTOR: Jeffrey Hutter BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40 REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins. IN-PERSON: UCLA Extension Gayley Center, 1145 Gayley Ave., Room 119A
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Foreign Languages SPRING 2024 SCHEDULE
OLLI at UCLA offers courses in French and Spanish at several levels. Language courses are discussion-heavy, and members should be ready to participate. OLLI membership is required to enroll in these courses.
Spanish IV for Everyday Life 8 Tuesdays, April 2–May 28 (no meeting April 23), 10 a.m.–12 p.m. A continuation of Spanish III, this is an immersion-style course that offers an easy, nostress way to build on what was learned in the first three courses and is great for those with intermediate knowledge of Spanish. After a first session in English, instruction is conducted entirely in Spanish. The discussion centers on current events and a taste of Spanish literature. REG# 396261 | INSTRUCTOR: Emilia Chuquin BASIC MEMBER FEE: $135 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40 REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.
High-Level Spanish Conversation 8 Tuesdays, April 2–May 28 (no meeting April 23), 1–3 p.m. This conversation course is a continuation of either the Spanish IV for Everyday Life or Literary Spanish course and is for those who want to continue improving their oral Spanish skills. Using authentic sources from Latin America, students learn to speak Spanish through interpretation, imagination and critical reading. Stories are read and retold in small groups and before the class to improve vocabulary, pronunciation and idiomatic expressions. REG# 396260 | INSTRUCTOR: Emilia Chuquin BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40 REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.
French Conversation II: High Intermediate 8 Tuesdays, April 2–May 28 (no meeting Apr. 23), 6:30–8:30 p.m. Designed for students who have taken two or more years of French or who have lived in a French-speaking country, this class prepares you to have a conversation with native speakers of French. Real-life dialogues include engaging topics such as meeting people, making plans, discussing leisure activities and just having fun. Homework assignments are oral exercises on specified topics that students prepare during the week and then share with the whole class. REG# 396262 | INSTRUCTOR: Ruth Gooley BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40 REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.
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French Conversation I: Low Intermediate 8 Wednesdays, April 3–May 22, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Designed for students who have had one year of French, this course prepares you to have a conversation with native speakers of French. Real-life dialogues include engaging topics such as meeting people, making plans, discussing leisure activities and just having fun. Homework assignments include oral exercises on specified topics; students prepare their discussion points during the week and share them with the whole class. REG# 396263 | INSTRUCTOR: Ruth Gooley BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40 REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.
Real Life Spanish Conversation I 8 Thursdays, April 4–May 23, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. This course provides a comfortable space for members with a basic knowledge of Spanish to practice their conversation skills under an instructor's guidance. Members respond to prompts provided by the instructor, while their peers ask follow-up questions or make comments, all in Spanish. The instructor facilitates the conversations and corrects vocabulary or grammar as needed. Please note: This is not a beginner’s class; some Spanish is required. REG# 396264 | INSTRUCTOR: Susan McMillen Villar BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40 REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.
Real Life Spanish Conversation II 8 Thursdays, April 4–May 23, 1–3 p.m. This course provides a comfortable space for members with an intermediate knowledge of Spanish to practice their conversation skills under an instructor's guidance. Members respond to prompts provided by the instructor, while their peers ask follow-up questions or make comments, all in Spanish. The instructor facilitates the conversations and corrects language as needed while also introducing more advanced grammar and vocabulary skills. Please note: This course is intended for intermediate Spanish speakers; students approaching fluency are encouraged to take our High-Level Spanish Conversation course. REG# 396265 | INSTRUCTOR: Susan McMillen Villar BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40 REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.
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Creativity, Games & Movement SPRING 2024 SCHEDULE
These courses are interactive. Members are able to practice or apply what they learn in class. OLLI membership is required to enroll in these courses.
Poker Fundamentals 2 6 Mondays, April 1–May 6, 1–3 p.m. Poker (and No-Limit Texas Hold 'Em in particular) has been gaining a lot of publicity lately through media such as ESPN. In this intermediate (non-beginner's) class, we expect prior knowledge of the basic rules, and then we concentrate on expanding from there. More specifically, we work on various strategy topics, such as opening charts, bet sizing, hand reading, odds, popular misconceptions and others. We also dedicate at least an hour each week to playing the game and applying the concepts in real-time. The course is designed for retaking, as long as you have knowledge of the basics (rules, structure, betting, etc.). REG# 396479 | INSTRUCTOR: Duncan Palamourdas BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40 REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.
Beginning Canasta {New Course} 6 Tuesdays, April 2–May 14 (no meeting April 23), 10 a.m.–12 p.m. The game of canasta was devised by attorney Segundo Sanchez Santos and his bridge partner, architect Alberto Serrato, in Montevideo, Uruguay. They combined parts of bridge, rummy and conquian, which made it quicker than bridge and relied less on chance than rummy. In this course, we learn the basics of the game—point value of cards, melding, how to create a canasta and scoring. After the first two weeks, we begin to learn the strategy of the game. Although strategy is a continuous learning experience, this course imparts enough knowledge to play the game. REG# 396455 | INSTRUCTOR: Caroline Dann BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40 IN-PERSON: UCLA Extension Gayley Center, 1145 Gayley Ave., Room 113
Drawing Is a Feeling, Part I: Introduction to Line, Space, Shape 6 Tuesdays, April 2–May 14 (no meeting April 23), 1–3:30 p.m. In this virtual course, we present line, space and shape through elemental drawing techniques such as contour and gesture drawing. Exercises introduce the relationships between mark-making and seeing. Each meeting is interactive—students draw together, discuss their individual processes and share their drawings. A virtual studio visit with a guest artist provides additional inspiration. Drawing materials: 9 in. x 12 in. drawing pad; set of drawing pencils, HB to 6B; a micron 01 black pen; and a micron 01 red pen. REG# 396480 | INSTRUCTOR: Deborah Cohen BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40 REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.
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Intermediate Mah-Jongg Session A: 6 Wednesdays, April 3–May 8, 9:30 a.m.–12 p.m. Intermediate Mah-Jongg is designed for players who already understand the basic rules of play, have some experience playing the game and wish to further develop their skills. The goals of the class include a better understanding of reading the Mah-Jongg card, developing strategies for choosing the hand of play, strategies for defensive play and increasing the speed of play. There is plenty of time to practice all of these skills and have a great time. Every student must purchase the 2024/25 Mah-Jongg card from the National MahJongg League at www.nationalmahjonggleague.org. The large card is preferred. REG# 396482 | INSTRUCTOR: Orna Manavi BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40 IN-PERSON: UCLA Extension Gayley Center, 1145 Gayley Ave., Room 119B
Smart Movement Solutions: Finding a Mind-Body Balance 10 Wednesdays, April 3–June 5, 10–11 a.m. The Feldenkrais Method® works slowly and systematically to build new patterns of movement. By doing very small and easy but complex movement puzzles, we learn to rewire our nervous systems to align mind with body. In this course, we become experts at knowing how our bodies work—what is possible and easy and what is more difficult or even impossible at the time. We experiment with variations in our movement patterns to build resiliency and expand our repertoire of ways to do the same movements with refinement. The movement strategies we use are small and slow to maximize opportunities for your brain to learn better habits. This is not a standard exercise class. Anyone can benefit since the emphasis is on learning, as we once did as babies—organically. Discover the pleasure of moving painlessly and gracefully. Students must sign a waiver before participating. REG# 396485 | INSTRUCTOR: Stacy Barrows BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40 IN-PERSON: UCLA Extension Gayley Center, 1145 Gayley Ave., Room 119A
Beginning Gentle Yoga 8 Wednesdays, April 3–May 22, 1–2:30 p.m. This is a slow-meditative course, intended for those with little or no experience or with physical limitations. We integrate awareness of the breath with gentle movement to facilitate a feeling of wholeness, well-being, and joy. Mats are required unless you elect to use a chair instead of a mat. Students must sign a waiver before participation. REG# 396483 | INSTRUCTOR: Mona Wells BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40 REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.
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Intermediate Mah-Jongg Session B: 6 Wednesdays, April 3–May 8, 1–3:30 p.m. Intermediate Mah-Jongg is designed for players who already understand the basic rules of play, have some experience playing the game and wish to further develop their skills. The goals of the class include a better understanding of reading the Mah-Jongg card, developing strategies for choosing the hand of play, strategies for defensive play and increasing the speed of play. There is plenty of time to practice all of these skills and have a great time. Every student must purchase the 2024/25 Mah-Jongg card from the National MahJongg League at www.nationalmahjonggleague.org. The large card is preferred. REG# 396481 | INSTRUCTOR: Orna Manavi BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40 IN-PERSON: UCLA Extension Gayley Center, 1145 Gayley Ave., Room 119B
Intermediate Yoga 8 Thursdays, April 4–May 23, 6:30–8 p.m. This is a nurturing Hatha flow course intended for those with foundational experience practicing yoga. Meditation and yoga nidra will be integrated into our practice to enhance relaxation, renewal and connection to our true nature. Mats are required. Students must sign a waiver before participation. REG# 396484 | INSTRUCTOR: Mona Wells BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40 REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.
Bagua, Tai Chi's Ancient Cousin for Healing the Body and Balancing the Mind {New Course} 5 Tuesdays, April 9–May 14 (no meeting April 23), 1:30–3 p.m. Bagua is an ancient internal martial art and healing practice that uses circle walking, or turning the circle, as its characteristic method of stance and movement. Although similar to tai chi, bagua is distinct in nature. The practice of bagua develops strength in the core, supple, muscles and tendons as it balances the body and harmonizes the mind. In this course, we learn and practice common features of bagua training, including continuous motion, circular footwork and circular or spiraling body motion. Our practice also includes qigong, tai chi warm-up practices and breath work. Students must sign a waiver before participating. REG# 396321 | INSTRUCTOR: Samuel Barnes BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40 IN-PERSON: UCLA Extension Gayley Center, 1145 Gayley Ave., Room 119
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Tai Chi for Anxiety and Better Balance 6 Thursdays, April 11–May 16, 1:30–3 p.m. Tai Chi is well-known for bringing the mind, body and spirit together to improve balance, prevent injury and promote good health. This peaceful martial art helps to clear the mind, reduce stress and enhance flexibility, along with promoting overall wellness. The steps are light, and the slow movements are flowing. The postures and movements harmonize with the principles of yin and yang and build an intimate awareness of one’s natural internal and external energy, building a great sense of inner peace. In this course, we introduce a new tai chi posture each week after a one-hour tai chi flow sequence. In the process, we learn how to open the body’s energy pathways and prepare for proper tai chi form training while focusing on deepening our balance and reducing anxiety. Students must sign a waiver before participation. REG# 396266 | INSTRUCTOR: Samuel Barnes BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40 IN-PERSON: UCLA Extension Gayley Center, 1145 Gayley Ave., Room 119
iPhone Photography Workshop 8 Mondays, April 15–June 10 (no meeting May 27), 10 a.m.–12 p.m. iPhones are constantly improving the quality of photos. Now you can instantly edit (exposure, color correction, crop, etc.) your photos before you send them along. In this course, we discuss how to consistently obtain sharp, well-exposed photos. Composition, lighting and other techniques using apps can turn ordinary photos into works of art. There will be weekly assignments and critiques of your work. Students must sign a waiver before participation. REG# 396486 | INSTRUCTOR: Ellen Demsky BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40 IN-PERSON: UCLA Extension Gayley Center, 1145 Gayley Ave., Room 119A
Life Stories that Stir the Soul 8 Wednesdays, April 17–June 5, 1–3 p.m. As we travel along life's path, our stories are the most precious gifts we can pass on. In this course, students are encouraged to write stories that have affected their hearts. Be they funny or sad, about good times or bad, each student has the opportunity to share a new short story every week. Write a story about the one that got away or the one you decided to stay with. Write about the lessons you learned, the dinners you burned, or what you did when you came to a particular fork in your road. This course has required weekly writing assignments. Students must meet weekly deadlines in order to receive instructor feedback and participate in group storytelling sessions. REG# 396487 | INSTRUCTOR: Shelley Bonus BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40 REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.
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Leadership & Volunteer Opportunities OLLI at UCLA members have access to a selection of unique leadership & volunteer opportunities within UCLA. New opportunities are shared via email as they arise.
Leadership Opportunities OLLI Advisory Board – Led by the OLLI Director, the Advisory Board is dedicated to supporting the mission and values of the OLLI program as outlined by the Osher Foundation. Advisory Board members meet throughout the year to provide feedback on strategic initiatives and to review scholarship applications. Appointment to the Advisory Board is by invitation only, but requests to join will be considered for any member who has been in the program over 5 years. Curriculum Committee – Curriculum Committee members support program development by identifying new potential instructors and topics, sharing highlights from OLLI courses and promoting the OLLI program. To be eligible for the Curriculum Committee, you must be a currently active OLLI member and have been a member for at least two years, and complete a brief interview. To learn more about serving on a committee, please email osher@uclaextension.edu.
Volunteer Opportunities (remote & in-person options) Friends of Extension – OLLI members are eligible to join the Friends of Extension volunteer program. These volunteers provide services to UCLA Extension such as checking in students for courses, being a virtual teacher's assistant for OLLI Zoom courses and helping with any special events. For more information about the Friends of Extension, please contact Jan Woo at jwoo@unex.ucla.edu or call (310) 825-1024. Generation Xchange Program (GenX) – GenX is a partnership between the UCLA Department of Medicine and the L.A. Unified School District that brings retired adults into K-5 classrooms to help children achieve academic success. The mission is to promote greater health and wellness outcomes in at-risk older adults, while simultaneously supporting greater academic and behavioral outcomes for children in grades kindergarten through 5th grade. For more information, contact D'Ann Morris, Associate Director at dmmorris@mednet.ucla.edu or leave a voicemail for the UCLA Division of Geriatrics (310) 267-5114 and a team member will contact you.
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OLLI at UCLA Giving SUPPORT THE OLLI PROGRAM WITH A GIFT TODAY.
Thank you to all the donors and friends of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UCLA, without whom the OLLI program would not be possible. We extend our sincerest thanks and appreciation for your continued support. OLLI at UCLA depends on private contributions from caring individuals like you to keep our program running and thriving. Your investment in OLLI at UCLA ensures that our high quality courses continue to enrich the lives of adults throughout Los Angeles. As we prepare for the future, we rely on individual donations from members and non-members who believe in the transformative work of lifelong learning. You can help support the continuation and growth of the OLLI at UCLA program by making a tax-deductible donation of any size to our scholarship fund or support fund.
Michael Williams Memorial Scholarship Fund The Michael Williams Memorial Scholarship provides members who demonstrate financial need and a commitment to lifelong learning a free year of Plus OLLI membership. A donation to the OLLI scholarship fund means we can award a greater number of scholarships every quarter.
OLLI Support Fund Membership dues and course fees only cover a percentage of program costs. A donation to the OLLI support fund ensures that we can continue to provide excellence in programming, instruction, and service.
Help us reach our $30,000 annual fundraising goal. Gifts can be made online at: giving.ucla.edu/SupportOsher.
For questions about giving to OLLI at UCLA or to send a gift by mail, contact UCLA Extension’s Office of Development by email at deansoffice@uclaextension.edu.
Instructors SPRING 2024
James Aldinger, former two-term Mayor of Manhattan Beach; designed and built satellites for 30+ years for Hughes Aircraft Company (later Boeing). Samuel Barnes, Director of Tai Chi Works Studio and the Qigong Healing Institute; a master teacher of Tai Chi, Qigong, Hsing I, Bagua and meditation for over 42 years. Steve Barri is a composer, lyricist, producer of many hit records, and former Vice President of ABC Dunhill, Warner Bros., and Motown Records. Stacy Barrows, PT, GCFP, Doctor of Physical Therapy; certified PMA Pilates and Feldenkrais teacher; Owner of Smart Somatic Solutions. Richard Bell, PhD, Professor of History at the University of Maryland, is the author of the new book Stolen: Five Free Boys Kidnapped into Slavery and Their Astonishing Odyssey Home. Shelley R. Bonus, writer, astronomical historian, Content Creator for the Caltech Infrared Astronomy website, CoolCosmos and Telescope Coordinator for the Mt. Wilson Observatory. Sharon Boorstin, a former contributing writer for the Los Angeles Times, specializing in lifestyle and travel, has written for Bon Appetit, Smithsonian and Town & Country Travel. She is the author of the memoir and cookbook Let Us Eat Cake: Adventures in Food & Friendship.
Emilia Chuquin, PhD, Spanish, UNM, Albuquerque, UCLA Extension Spanish Instructor Bill Cellini, former Instructor of social history courses at the Newberry Library in Chicago, the Italian Cultural Institute of Los Angeles, and at other educational institutions. He has 30 years of experience interpreting Ellis Island manifests with a focus on Italian immigration in the United States. Peter Cipkowski, Ed.D., is a literary historian, publishing executive, and author of Revolution in Eastern Europe: The Collapse of Communism. He serves on the Willa Cather Foundation Board of Governors. Deborah Beth Cohen, PhD in Culture and Performance, UCLA; artist; designer; Educator at the Museum of Contemporary Art Los Angeles (MOCA) for 21 years. Carlo Coppola, PhD in Comparative Literature, University of Chicago; published author, editor, critic, world literature teacher and translator of poetry and fiction from South Asian literatures. Vincent Coppola, PhD in Philosophy, Pontifical Gregorian University; MFA in film and theater arts, UCLA. Caroline Dann, M.A., Head of The Los Angeles Canasta Academy, is an accredited Senior Instructor with the Canasta League of America. She has taught beginner and strategic classes for the past 5 years.
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Jared Day, PhD; taught American history at Carnegie Mellon University; expertise in U.S. political, urban and cultural history, as well as world history from the 15th century to the present. Douglas Dee has been a Lyengar Yoga teacher in Los Angeles and Santa Monica for more than 20 years. Ellen Demsky, award-winning event and portrait photographer and photography instructor; current National Duathlon (bike and run) champion and winner of the LA Marathon for her age group. Mitch Glickman, Music Director and Founder of the Symphonic Jazz Orchestra; KJazz radio host; Director of Music Programs at LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art).
Ruth Anne Gooley, PhD in French Language and Literature, UCLA Myrna Hant, PhD, is a former Research Scholar at the Center for the Study of Women at UCLA. Phyllis K. Herman, PhD in History of Religion, UCLA; Professor of Religious Studies at CSUN with a focus on South Asia; coeditor ofThe Constant and Changing Face of the Goddess: Goddess Traditions in Asia. Jeffrey Hutter, PhD, is a psychologist, former Assistant Clinical Professor, School of Medicine at UCLA, past President of the Gestalt Therapy Institute of Los Angeles, and a former Clinical Consultant at the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy. Leonard Koff, PhD, UC Berkeley; Associate, UCLA Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies.
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Irving Lubliner, MAT, Emeritus Professor at Southern Oregon University specializing in mathematics education, taught for 40 years (at all levels, kindergarten through graduate school), led seminars for teachers in 39 states and gave over 350 conference presentations, including several keynote addresses.
Andrew Muson is a Juilliard-trained musician, composer and producer who has recorded gold and platinum albums, TV themes, and film scores. He’s appeared on stages from Carnegie Hall to Montreux with artists including James Taylor, The Manhattan Transfer, Bette Midler, Yoko Ono and Albert King.
Mary Mallory is a film historian, writer and researcher focusing on Los Angeles and early film history. She is the author of four books, a blogger for the LA Daily Mirror, and a speaker at museums and libraries. She serves on the Hollywood Heritage Museum Board of Directors.
Konstantinos (Duncan) Palamourdas, PhD, Mathematical Logic, UCLA
Orna Manavi, DC, Mah-Jongg instructor who has conducted Mah-jongg games for teams of beginners, intermediate and advanced players. Martin Marshall was a founding member of Improvisation Incorporated in San Francisco in the 1970s. He has taught more than 40 OLLI courses at 10 universities in 8 years to a wide range of entertainers. Steven Moore, MA in Drama; former Student Advisor in the UCLA School of Theatre, Film and Television; Instructor for UCLA Extension’s American Language Center (2013 Distinguished Instructor Award). Stephen Mucher, Ph.D.; Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs; Director, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UCLA
Alan Perper, a founding member of VoteAsIf.org and former high school teacher, currently teaches citizenship classes in accordance with standards taught by U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Services. Alex Pirolini, PhD in American Film History, University of London; author of Rouben Mamoulian and The Cinema of Preston Sturges and has written numerous articles, essays and film reviews for various publications. Dave Radlauer, Host of the radio show Jazz Rhythm, has won six broadcast awards and authored 200 articles for online and print publications. He has donated a large jazz collection to, and wrote interpretive articles for, the Stanford Libraries. Eleanor Schrader, MBA, Loyola Marymount University; completed graduate work in Fine and Decorative Arts at Sotheby’s Institute in London and New York, and graduate studies in Architectural History at USC.
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Ryan Shiotsuki, PhD in Musicology; Lecturer in Musicology, UCLA and Chapman University. Maria Siciliano, MPA, Harvard University; MS in Gerontology, USC; Principal and Founder, Gerontology in Action. Joe Simpson, lecturer on Lincoln and the Abolition of Slavery in the U.S. since 2019 Steve Sohmer, PhD; student of the Holocaust for the past 17 years. His research has taken him to Nuremberg, Berlin, Dachau, Auschwitz, Ravensbruck, Bergen-Belsen, Buchenwald and the Deutsche Kinemathek. Lee Scott Theisen, PhD, American History, Latin American History and Art at University of Arizona; lecturer on film and food culture with expertise on chocolate.
Susan McMillen Villar, PhD in Hispanic and Luso Literatures, Languages, Cultures and Linguistics; retired Director of Spanish and Portuguese Language Instruction, University of Minnesota Twin Cities. Edward Watts, PhD in History from Yale University; Alkiviadis Vassiliadis Endowed Chair; Chair of the History department at UCSD; editor and author of six books, including Mortal Republic: How Rome Fell Into Tyranny (Basic Books, 2018). Mona Wells, Hatha Yoga teacher in Los Angeles and New York for more than 15 years. Katherine E. Zoraster, MA; Adjunct Professor of Art History at Moorpark College, CSU Northridge and the Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Arts.
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General Information & Policies
OLLI membership is required to enroll in courses. > Guests must receive permission to attend classes. > Auditing is not allowed. > Membership is not transferable to a family member or friend. > UCLA Extension’s Senior Citizen Discount does not apply to OLLI courses or OLLI membership. > Many OLLI courses have limited enrollment, so early enrollment is advised. > Students must be age 50 or greater to become OLLI members. OLLI Scholarship Program OLLI at UCLA offers a limited amount of scholarships each year to current and prospective members who demonstrate financial need. Please visit uclaextension.edu/olli-membership to download a scholarship application or email osher@uclaextension.edu to request a copy. Refund Policy Refund requests will be accepted through the close of business on the final refund date, which is printed on your enrollment receipt. A $30 administrative fee is withheld from each refund request. OLLI membership dues are nonrefundable and nontransferable. Taste of Osher course fees are non-refundable.
Contact the OLLI office: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Phone: (310) 206-2693 Email: osher@uclaextension.edu Course information is sent to students two days before the start date. Students who enroll into a course on or after the first day should contact the OLLI office to request a copy of the course information. Remote courses can be accessed by logging into my.uclaextension.edu (Canvas). To contact registration: (310) 825-9971 ext. 601 To request a refund: Email: refunds@uclaextension.edu Parking Options In Westwood, a variety of public parking lots and metered parking is available throughout the village. Please expect daily parking costs to range from $3–$22 depending on time and day. Mass Transit Information For detailed information on bus service to Westwood Village, visit metro.net, bigbluebus.com, or culvercity.org. In accordance with UCLA Extension policy, service dogs will need to be registered with UCLA Extension’s Services for Students with Disabilities Office. You are allowed to attend your first class meeting with your service dog, but will not be able to attend any future meetings until you are registered with the UCLA Extension Disabilities Office. “Under ADA Revised Requirements of September 2010, only dogs can serve as service animals. Further, a service animal is a dog that is trained to perform special tasks for a person with a disability. They are working animals, not pets. A dog whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support will not qualify as a service animal under the ADA.” Please contact Pam Head, the coordinator of Services for Students with Disabilities Office, at (310) 825-0183 to begin and complete the process to have your service dog registered.
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OLLI Membership & Enrollment Form SPRING 2024
Joining OLLI is easy. Choose one of the options below. 1. OLLI Basic Membership: Basic members enroll at regular course fees. 2. OLLI Plus Membership: Plus members enroll at significantly reduced course fees.
To Enroll Online: uclaextension.edu/osher By Phone: (310) 825-9971 ext. 601 By Mail: U CLA Extension, Dept. K, Box 24901, Los Angeles, CA 90024-0901 Name Mailing Address Daytime Phone Number
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CHECK enclosed payable to: The Regents of UC Note: There is a $30 charge for returned checks. For Basic Membership holders, a $30 administrative fee is withheld from each course for which you request a refund unless the course is canceled, discontinued, rescheduled, or has a special refund policy. Memberships are nonrefundable. ** You must be 50 years or above to join OLLI. UCLA Extension’s Senior Citizen Discount does not apply to OLLI courses or membership. Date of birth is used to verify eligibility. In accordance with applicable federal laws and University policy, the University of California does not discriminate in any of its policies, procedures, or practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Inquiries regarding the University’s equal opportunity policies may be directed to Office of Registrar, UCLA Extension, Dept. K, Box 24901, Los Angeles, CA 90024-0901; Voice/TDD: (310) 825-8845. For information on services for students with disabilities, or questions about accessibility, please call (310) 825-7851 (voice or TTY). † Discount code available on most classes at least 30 days before course start date.
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