A Traveler's History of England

Many U.S. tourists in England have little knowledge of the history of the country they are visiting and, therefore, cannot fully appreciate the significance of the sights that they see. This six-week seminar will provide a concise history of England from the Roman invasion to World War I. Each session will also include pictures and descriptions of selected historical sites in present day England or Wales pertaining to the time period covered in the session. Maps of modern England and Wales, showing the locations of all of the sites, will be provided.

6 Wednesdays, March 20 - April 24
12:30 p.m.. - 2:30 p.m.. at River Campus

Mark Cannon is a Ph.D. scientist with a lifelong interest in history. He has presented previous seminars for UDLLI which include The American Revolution, the French and Indian War, Napoleon, WWI, WWII and the American Civil War.

American Revolution, Part II

NEW. Part two of the American Revolution will cover the soldiers of liberty and the winning of independence. We will start from the signing of the Declaration of Independence and end at the conclusion of the Revolutionary War.

6 Wednesdays, March 20 - April 24
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at River Campus

Terry Martin is retired from Coca-Cola USA. He majored in history, is a book collector and bookseller of used books.

Creating a Forgiving Heart

Who among us has not wrestled with a forgiveness issue or two? This seminar creates a safe and sacred space in which to explore modern concepts of forgiveness as they relate to our everyday lives. New to this year's seminar will be an exploration of intrapersonal and interpersonal power as it relates to forgiveness. Emphasis will be on group discussion and process with the chance to experience a variety of forgiveness practices that relate to our resistance to forgiving and being forgiven, some of which will also be new to this year's seminar.

6 Wednesdays, March 20 - April 24
12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. at River Campus
Seminar Limit: 20

Carol Bourne is a spiritual director and career educator whose work in forgiveness grew out of her training in healing family systems. As part of her work, she developed a weekend retreat for teens from divorced families, facilitated grief groups, and conducted psycho-spiritual programs in aging. She also presented on forgiveness as a path to healing paralyzing spiritual pain at the National Conference on Aging in Washington, DC.

English Church Music

NEW. We will study the important composers and compositions in the Standard English (Anglican) Church Music choral repertoire - from the 16^th century giants like Thomas Tallis and William Byrd through the present. We will do extensive listening!

6 Wednesdays, March 20 - May 1 (No seminar March 27)
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at River Campus

R. Alan Kimbrough has been a church musician since the age of 14. He earned his BA in music (organ performance) and English. He has been steeped in the Anglican choral repertoire since he was assistant organist-choirmaster at St. Stephen’s Church, Providence, RI and the organist-choirmaster for the Episcopal College Church at Brown-RISD while in graduate school. He spent a year (1988-89) as a Visiting Scholar at Cambridge University doing research into Anglican church music and attending sung chapel services at King’s and/or St. John’s Colleges.

Getting Started in Genealogy

NEW. Participants will learn the basics of doing genealogy and family history research and reporting their findings using standard genealogical techniques and forms. This will be an opportunity to learn what resources are available to aid in research and what can be done to help others through volunteering for genealogy projects. In addition, you will learn how to better preserve family traditions and heirlooms for your descendants.

Required Text: To Our Children's Children: Preserving Family Histories for Generations to Come" by Bob Greene and D.G. Fulford, (Feb 1, 1993), Doubleday, ISBN 978-0385467971, $19.95 retail, Amazon or other booksellers. You may also purchase the workbook version of "To Our Children's Children Journal of Family Memories" by Bob Greene (Oct 20, 1998) ISBN 978-0385490641, Doubleday, $22.95 retail, Amazon or other booksellers.

Required Equipment: Participants should plan to bring their own laptop computers.

6 Wednesdays, March 20 - April 24
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at River Campus
Seminar Limit: 15

Shawna Gambol Woodard earned her bachelor’s degree in psychobiology from Hiram College and her master’s degree in library science from Kent State University. She worked as a reference librarian at Ashtabula’s Harbor Topky Public Library and the Wilmington Public Library of Clinton County (Ohio) before starting her job as genealogy librarian at Dayton Metro Library 10 years ago.

Gettysburg: What They Did Here

NEW. Join in commemorating the 150^th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. Relive history as the seminar steps back in time to the Gettysburg Campaign - the invasion, occupation, and battle - as experienced by the soldiers and towns people. The focus will be on a review of the military campaign and the aftermath of the battle. An overview of the National Soldiers Cemetery and National Military Park will accompany the presentation.

6 Wednesdays, March 20 - April 24
12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. at River Campus
Seminar Limit: 45

Lewis E. Goodman received his bachelor of arts degree from the University of Dayton and his M.S.L.S. degree from the University of Kentucky. He is a retired librarian from Dayton Metro Library. He is a member of The Friends of Gettysburg: Civil War Trust and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation.

History of Classical Music, Part IV

We will complete the Romantic Era (1825-1900) of classical music with these composers: Bizet, Bruch, Chabrier, Smetana, Dvorak, Offenbach and Johann Strauss II ("The Waltz King"). Descriptions of historic events of the era will be given as well as a biography of each composer, and we will listen to excerpts from the composer's major works. Both CDs and DVDs will be played.

6 Wednesdays, March 20 - April 24
12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. at River Campus
Seminar Limit: 40

Franklin Lewis, JD, received his bachelor of arts degree from Case Western Reserve University and his juris doctor from Ohio State College of Law. He served as trustee for the Cleveland Institute of Music (1988-1996) and as secretary and associate general counsel for the East Ohio Gas Co., from which he retired in 1995. He also served as Assistant Director of Law (public utilities) for the city of Cleveland until his retirement in 2004.

History of Woodland Cemetery

We will experience the wonders, beauty, symbolism, and burial customs of Woodland Cemetery. We will discover the famous and infamous people buried in Woodland Cemetery: aviators, inventors, famous women, and sports celebrities. During the last session, we will take a beautiful walk through the cemetery.

Please note: The last session will be a walking tour through Woodland Cemetery.

5 Wednesdays, March 20 - April 17
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at River Campus

Sherry Pesut has been an historian for Woodland Cemetery since 2006. She is a retired nurse, former actress and professional dancer. She is also a published author and does public speaking about Woodland Cemetery and downtown historical churches.

Jesus in John's Gospel, Part II

We will reflect on Jesus as depicted in the second part of John's Gospel, The Book of Glory. This includes the washing of the feet, the Last Supper discourse, Jesus' arrest and crucifixion, and the post-resurrection narratives. The purpose of these reflections is to deepen our perception of who the crucified and risen Christ is for us today. This seminar appropriately coincides with the concluding weeks of Lent and the beginning of the Easter season. Please note: participation in this seminar does NOT require attendance in Part I of John's Gospel.

Recommended Text: The New Testament

5 Wednesdays, March 20 - April 24
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at River Campus

William P. Roberts, Ph.D., is a professor of Theology at the University of Dayton and the author/editor of 15 books.

Plan a Comfortable Financial Future

Take charge of your own financial affairs! Learn about goals-based retirement strategies to minimize the worry of running out of money and protecting against loss, reducing taxes and fighting inflation. Learn about common financial mistakes that can cost you money. Evaluate your tolerance for risk and which investments are appropriate for this stage of your financial life. Know whether you're paying excessive fees on your savings and investments. A 165-page workbook will be provided by the moderator. Guest speakers will address legal, accounting, and other components of a successful financial plan. Get your questions answered!

6 Wednesdays, March 20 - April 24
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at River Campus

Gary E. Hollander, CFP, has been the president of Hollander & Associates LLC since 1976. He is a fee-based financial planner and has been providing financial educational workshops for over 37 years. Gary was recently awarded “FIVE STAR Best in Client Satisfaction Wealth Manager” by Cincinnati Magazine.

Sea Literature

NEW. A diverse collection of stories will help us ask questions and answer questions about how we relate to seas and large bodies of water. Can you add "your" sea story to the mix?!

Required Text: Everyone's pocket edition of Stories of the Sea (ed. Diana Seeker Tesdell) Knops 2011. Order through Barnes & Noble or Amazon.

6 Wednesdays, March 20 - April 24
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Seminar Limit: 25

James Hughes received his B.A. degree from Harvard University and his Ph.D. in American Civilization from the University of Pennsylvania. He has been an active member of the American Culture Society Sea Literature Group for 25 years.

They Talk to Us But Are We Listening and Appreciating Their Talents?

NEW. We are all familiar with the Oscars and the Emmys, but what about the Ohio AP Broadcasters Radio and TV Contest? Did you know that WHIO-TV was a first place winner for outstanding news operation in 2011? Given the influence of media in our community, it's time to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of our very own radio and TV personalities. Hear their stories of how they used their creative talents, and allow them to share some of their award winning work.

6 Wednesdays, March 20 - April 24
12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. at River Campus

Valerie Lee is an UDLLI board member. One of her early memories was of a visit to a television station for a live broadcast of a dance contest in which a relative was participating. Ed Kraling was at his desk preparing for the news, and he winked at her. How exciting that was for a young adolescent who always watched him on TV! Many years later, his wife, Florence Kraling, was the English teacher for Valerie’s son.

Weather/Meteorology for the Layman

Together we will look at many aspects of weather to better understand meteorological phenomena such as severe weather - tornadoes, hail, lightning, winter storms and hurricanes; air masses and frontal systems; types of clouds and their significance; different precipitation forms, atmospheric pressure; temperature, dew point, and other topics. We will investigate how these phenomena affect each of us and how to better prepare for significant weather events. Hands-on projects such as plotting and analyzing weather maps, weather forecasting, and taking weather observations will be included.

6 Wednesdays, March 20 - April 24
12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. at River Campus

Gary L. Abernathy has a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the University of Missouri and a master’s degree in geophysics from Wright State University. He is currently working as a flight test engineer at Wright-Patterson AFB and is retired from the US Air Force. He worked for 10 years in the weather career field in the Air Force. He has taught at the University of Michigan in Air Force ROTC and various math and science courses for Sinclair Community College and Park College.'