UDLLI Tuesday Seminars

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

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

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

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

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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

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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

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
9:30 a.m.. – 12:30 p.m.. at Carillon Park
Seminar Limit:  25
Class Fee $5.00

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

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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

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.)

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

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

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

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

"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

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