Adventures in Airlift

During this seminar, we will study the history of the Air Force's global reach. From Flying the Hump, the Berlin Airlift, Korea, Vietnam, and the Middle East, we will explore the people, the aircraft, and the missions of our airlift forces. Military aircraft are critical to the logistical support of our armed forces and have also been used to conduct a wide range of humanitarian operations following hurricanes, floods, and earthquakes. The seventh week we will meet at Wright-Patterson AFB and visit the airmen who are conducting airlift missions today, and we will climb aboard a C-17 aircraft.

6 Tuesdays, March 19 - April 30 (Please note: tour of the base scheduled for April 30)
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.at River Campus
Seminar Limit: 35

Paul Cooper is a retired Air Force pilot with over 34 years of airlift experience. He has flown combat airlift missions to Vietnam and commanded bases in Desert Storm and Bosnia. He conducts tours at the National Museum of the Air force in addition to his duties on the UDLLI Board of Governors. He has a master’s degree in Aviation History.

Barbara Stanwyck

NEW. In four previous UDLLI seminars, I have brought you Paul Muni, Cary Grant (comedies and dramas) and Fredric March. This spring, one of our greatest actresses is the subject. She was an American with superior acting ability, talent and range. Miss Stanwyck reigned supreme in the movies from the late 1920s through the mid-1960s. She moved on to TV starting in 1952 and ending in 1986 and was a big star in this medium as well. Six of her movies will be viewed.

6 Tuesdays, March 19 - April 23
12:30 p.m.. - 2:30 p.m.. at River Campus

Dr. Allen Ross is a lifetime film and theater buff who has always been passionate about actors and great acting. He has studied the lives of a great number of the ones with extraordinary talent and range. Now retired from dentistry, he enjoys sharing over 70 years of knowledge of film and over 50 years of knowledge of Broadway and regional live theater.

Be a Holy Child of God

NEW. This seminar is designed to help each participant determine God's Will for him or her and to find the power to carry that out. It will begin with a session on Writing your Personal Spiritual Mission Statement, continue with a session to help women teach their men how to be emotionally present to them, and conclude with an exploration of The Infinite and Intimate Faces of God.

6 Tuesdays, March 19 - April 23
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.. at River Campus
Seminar Limit: 25

Michael Tibbetts has been a marketer/educator for 40 years and, through God’s loving grace, a “family healer”. He has shepherded his own family’s healing journey since 1985 and also helped hundreds of other families to begin to nurture their own restorative pilgrimages. He has been a Christian educator for 23 years and is currently the founder and chief inspirational officer of My Family Healing Ministry – The Family Center for the Sacred Heart. He is the author of his inaugural inspirational book, The 7 Divine Lessons of Family Healing.

Before the Magic, A Look Backstage

Do you glance at that theatre program as you anticipate seeing a play, giving minimum attention to the technical staff? This seminar features active theatre people as guest speakers discussing specific backstage skills and responsibilities. Directors, producers, stage managers, lighting, sound and set designers and others will tell us how they make the magic happen. Dayton is a rich theatre city - both professional and community groups flourish. We will get a bit of their backstage story.

6 Tuesdays, March 19 - April 23
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at River Campus

Jacqui Theobald has recently joined the staff of the Dayton City Paper as a theatre writer.  The daughter of an actress, she grew up around, but never in, the theater.  This has led to a lifelong interest in all parts of stage productions.  She is an artist and a registered art therapist and has shared her passion for the arts in previous UDLLI seminars.

Britain and World War II

NEW. Great Britain and the British Empire faced the greatest challenge in its history in World War II. Britain barely survived and would never be the same as a world power. Britain attempted to defend an empire which included much of Africa, Australia, Canada, India and other colonies in Asia and parts of the Middle East. Australia, Canada and other colonies provided large numbers of fighting men to help the British achieve victory, but the empire would never be the same.

6 Tuesdays, March 19 - April 23
3:00 p.m.. - 5:00 p.m.. at River Campus

Allan Spetter is a retired professor of history at Wright State University.

Christianity, Part III

The story of Christianity has mostly been HISstory, but this time HERstory will also be told. In addition, we will include a little of the history/theology of a variety of Christian churches namely, Lutheranism, Presbyterianism, Anglicanism/Episcopalianism and Methodism as well as a few of what are usually referred to as the Radical Reform Movements  and, of course, the Catholic responses to these reformations. The story will then continue up to the modern era and as before will include both males AND females who contributed to these and other churches through each age.

6 Tuesdays, January 15 - February 19 l 12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

(Please note: This seminar meets from 12 to 2:30 p.m.)

CarolAnn Cannon received a master of arts degree in theological studies from the University of Dayton in 1986 and is certified as both a catechist and a catechetical leader by the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Her seminars with UDLLI have included Scripture, Christology, the Papacy and the Bishops of Rome, Barbarians and the So-Called Dark Ages, as well as Crusades.

Digging Into Classical Music: Is This a Great Performance?

NEW.  How do you decide when a musical performance is good or bad? In this seminar, we will discuss and critique selections of classical music recordings and rank the performances from great to thumbs down. Of course, this is largely a matter of opinion. However, the ability to articulate such feelings sharpens listening skills and enhances enjoyment of the performance. Music will be chosen from the classical period to the present. We will listen to excerpts of music for orchestra, the operatic stage, chamber groups, and soloists. No musical experience required.

Required Equipment: Participants should plan to bring a notebook to each session.

6 Tuesdays, March 19 - April 23
3:00 p.m.. - 5:00 p.m.. at River Campus
Limit: 20

Robert Weisman has had a passion for classical music since childhood. He served as an on-air classical music announcer at Dayton Public Radio for more than 22 years. Programs he hosted included Symphony Hall, the Opera House, and Back from Baroque. He has attended performances by many of the most famous orchestras, opera houses, chamber groups and soloists in the United States and Europe. Robert Craft, scholar, conductor, and collaborator of Igor Stravinsky, was his first music teacher. Bob received his Ph.D. from MIT. He retired from Wright State University after serving as professor and Chair of the Department of Biochemistry and Associate Dean of both the School of Medicine and the College of Science and Mathematics.

Exploring Living and Learning Via Humor

NEW. While life is very serious, it can also be examined with humor via hundreds of diverse cartoons (comics, editorial, etc.). Such life-topics as work, marriage, parenting, education, religion, politics, and leisure will be explored using cartoons as thought stimulators. "Laughter is the best medicine," said Art Linkletter, and this is the theme of this seminar as we look at life via humor.

st speakers on Elder Law, Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, Hospice, the Alzheimer's Association, and long-term care services that assist persons in maintaining their independence.

6 Tuesdays, March 19 - April 23
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at River Campus

Dr. Jim Uphoff has been an educator for well over a half-century and is now fully-retired from Wright State University. He is also a frequent UDLLI moderator.

Fitness is a Journey: Enjoy All the Paths of Fitness

A wide variety of fitness areas ranging from strength training to nutrition to overcoming obstacles will be discussed. We will talk about the importance of body composition and its role in weight management, explore the role of stretching in a fitness program, and talk about the mind body connection and how our brain is really the most important and influential organ in our quest for fitness. We will discuss nutrition and its dominant role in fitness. In every session there will be significant time for questions and answers. Participants will not be working out during these sessions so they can come dressed in regular clothes.

6 Tuesdays, March 19 - April 23
12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. at River Campus

Richard Munn is the Fitness Coordinator at the Kettering Fitness and Wellness Center and has started to compete in bodybuilding shows in the Cincinnati and Columbus area. He is a certified personal trainer through the American Council on Exercise.  Previously, he worked at the NCR Country Club Fitness Facility, Personally Fit, LA Fitness and the downtown YMCA  He has given many presentations, on the state and local level, on a variety of fitness topics. Richard is a 1973 graduate of the University of Dayton, where he also worked for 25 years.

Fly-Fishing for Beginners

Come and enjoy this seminar that is designed to introduce you to the sport of Fly Fishing and all of its aspects, from casting to catching to eating. It is held at the Spring Run Trout Club in Fairborn, Ohio. The emphasis is on having fun! DVDs on casting and fishing will be made available to you as well as a manual, in PDF format, that will be emailed. It is not necessary to have a rod and reel for the first seminar. If you have a rod or have access to one, bring it. Loaners are available. During the first week, we will discuss what to look for when purchasing equipment.

Recommended Text: There is a 120-page manual that can be printed and bound for $15.00. Alternatively, an electronic copy can be provided for free, but the participant choosing this option must print out his/her own copy.

Required Equipment: You will also need a fly rod, reel, line and polarized sunglasses or safety glasses. Do not buy equipment until after the first seminar. Loaner rods are available on seminar days.

6 Tuesdays, March 19 - April 23
2:00 p.m.. - 4:30 p.m.. at Spring Run Trout Club (Fairborn)
Limit: 10
Class Fee $15.00

Jim Romer is a retired surgeon with a penchant for fly fishing. Cap’n Billy Focke is a retired salesman/entrepreneur who taught Jim how to fly fish. James Corbin is a retired, albeit slightly twisted, research chemist, learned rod builder and lake fisherman. Jay Schwieterman is a stockbroker, an avid fisherman who loves to talk about gun dogs. Bill Clutter is also retired but is an accomplished fly fisherman with a penchant for travel to unusual places, with fish.

Industrial Endeavors

Explore the brand new Heritage Center of Dayton Manufacturing and Entrepreneurship at Carillon Historical Park. Learn about the industries and companies that made Dayton a world renowned center of manufacturing. This seminar will feature many of the park's exhibits as well as audio visual presentations. Some outdoor walking will be required each week.

4 Tuesdays, March 19 - April 9
12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. at Carillon Park
Seminar Limit: 25
Class Fee $5.00

Alex Heckman is the director of education and museum operations for Dayton History. He has been involved in local history work for over a decade.

Learning from Others: The Power of Public Deliberation

Using the National Issues Forums process, a deliberative discussion will be conducted by experienced moderators on the following six issues: democracy's challenge; economic security; coping with the cost of healthcare; what should go on the Internet; sustainability; and money and politics. One topic will be discussed each week. All participants will be involved in the deliberation.

Required Text: Issue book for each topic. Books can be purchased from the NIFI website: www.nifi.org in either hard copy ($2.49) or downloadable form ($1.99).

Required Advance Preparation: Purchase and read the issue book entitled, Democracy's Challenge: Reclaiming the Public's Role.

6 Tuesdays, March 19 - April 23
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Seminar Limit: 20

William V. Muse is President of The National Issues Forums Institute. He has a Ph.D. in business administration and has 40 years of experience in higher education.

Rights, Obligations and Expectations of Freedom

Retired judges Patrick Foley and Bill MacMillan are presenting a modified version of their previous seminar, Current Legal Controversies. The new emphasis will be the moral and legal obligations of citizens and government to protect all our rights, especially free speech, privacy, political activity and religious assembly. They will call upon guest speakers to explore the limits to these and additional rights, and the obligations of both citizens and government to ensure adequate protection of human rights. From these rights we expect to enjoy freedom.

6 Tuesdays, March 19 - April 23
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at River Campus

Judges Patrick J. Foley and William MacMillan, Jr. served on the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas, General Division, and both are graduates of the University of Notre Dame College of Law.

Rise and Fall of the Third Reich

Examine the coming to power of Adolf Hitler beginning with the end of World War I and the Treaty of Versailles in 1919, through the Weimer Republic (1919-1933) with special emphasis on the Holocaust and Anti-Semitism in Germany. Felix Weil speaks of his early years in Germany, recalling his experiences living under Nazi regime. In addition, there will be a field trip to the Holocaust Exhibit at the Air Force Museum and a 76-minute documentary video.

6 Tuesdays, March 19 - April 30 (No seminar March 26)
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at River Campus

Felix Weil was born in Frankfurt, Germany in 1927 and lived with his family until August 1939 when he was placed in a “kindertransport” bound for England, never to see his family again. He came to the United States in 1945. In 1946 he was drafted in the U.S. Army and sent back to Germany for occupation duty. Felix graduated from Kent State University in 1950 and has lived in Dayton ever since. His career was in the commercial art business. He lectures about the Holocaust both in the United States and Germany.

Sculpture and Methods of Interpretation

NEW. The development of sculpture has undergone radical changes. Methods of interpretation represent one way to appreciate these changes. The methods are: medium, aesthetic qualities, iconography, symbolism, socio-economic context, auto/biography, style and philosophy. These ways of interpretation will be used to guide us through different periods of sculpture from ancient (e.g. Greco-Roman), non-western (e.g. Buddhist), traditional (e.g. Renaissance), modern (e.g. constructivist), contemporary (e.g. fiberglass) and sculpture-like (e.g. origami). Sculpture is a framework to enhance our interpretive and appreciative dispositions so as to add to one's quality of life.

6 Tuesdays, March 19 - April 23
12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. at River Campus

John Quinn is professor emeritus from the University of Dayton who has taught aesthetics or philosophy of art for over 40 years. He has an avid interest in sculpture.

Soul as Spirit on Earth's Plane

We will examine the re-emerging view that human souls are non-material spirits, not biological life principles. During the session we will reflect upon an alternate origin of human souls, their relationship with bodies on the earth's plane, their involution (akin to bodily evolution), and their continuation on another plane after the death of their bodies. Spirit souls enjoy expanded human freedom with good and bad effects, with love more essential than fear, with non-violence over coercive force, with individual purposes for life on earth, and with acceptance or rejection of grace.

6 Tuesdays, March 19 - April 23
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at River Campus

Joseph Kunkel is a professor emeritus in philosophy at the University of Dayton. He was trained in Western philosophy and has studied Eastern views. For 40 years, he taught college courses, specializing in human nature, ethics, pragmatism, and war and peace.