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TUESDAYS: JULY 9 – AUGUST 13, 11:20AM-12:20PM Sun Tzu and the Art of War Instructors: Sal DePasquale, MCJ, MBA, Vietnam Veteran and Susan Barnard Over 2000 years ago, Sun Tzu articulated the concept of strategic warfare that has stood the test of time and continues to be taught to military leaders the world over. But how well have military leaders complied with the rules set forth by Sun Tzu? Several military engagements will be examined through the lens of Sun Tzu, but more importantly, the exercise of strategic thinking that can be applied to much more than warfare will be discussed. Sal has over 30 years of experience in the analysis of security issues and development of security plans for industry and government. Aging and Fitness Instructor: Ken Haskins, Graduate Studies in Kinesiology and Health; Certified Personal Trainer Are you wondering how to deal with extra weight and threatening health issues? Ken Haskins is nearly 80 years old -- an instructor and heart attack survivor with scoliosis, arthritis, and sciatica -- and has found ways to exercise every day. He has trekked through the Andes and the Amazon rain forest. How did he do it? This course focuses on ways to enjoy an active life including diet and nutrition. The class will examine de pression, stress, abusive habits, and exercise. Ken is a senior personal trainer at the Blomeyer health and fitness center at Emory University and the Druid Hills Golf Club. Language of Compassion, Part 2 Instructor: Clarice Belcher, MA Education, Marshall Rosenberg enthusiast Designed only for those who have taken Language of Compassion I, this sequel course is experiential, offering opportunities to practice empathy and to participate in simulated or real-life role plays using the four components of the Language of Compassion. This practice is intended to develop skills and build confidence in speaking compassionately. In this way, we build new neural pathways for managing difficult conversations. Furthermore, we offer others, by our example, another way to communicate, in which connection is maintained even in challenging circumstances. We will use Marshall Rosenberg’s Nonviolent Communication - reading this before class begins is recommended. Clarice received her MA in Education from the College of William and Mary in 1979. In 2005, she met Marshall Rosenberg and attended his workshops, including a 10-day intensive with him. TUESDAYS: JULY 9 – AUGUST 13, 1:00-2:00PM History of Watercolor Instructor: Carolyn Rose Milner Class will work to understand the historical value of watercolor painting while simultaneously executing personal art using the medium -- mostly as part of a Still Life painting format. Each class will explore various historical ideas from thousands of years ago up through modern-day visual thinking. Students will create Still Life paintings with personal content based on facts from Art History, as well as a notebook with ideas and various markmaking techniques to further enhance future works. Additional $50 supply fee due at registration. Carolyn has a BFA in Painting from Savannah College of Art and Design and MFA in Drawing and Painting from Georgia State University. She has taught at GSU, Art Institute of Atlanta, & UUCA. Clients include the High Museum of Art, Douglasville Cultural Center, Grand Consuls of Sigma Chi, Chicago, Stephenson Collection, and Geneva. 4 Register today: olli.emory.edu | 404-727-6000
Civil War Series: Interlude and the Run-Up to War Instructor: Sal DePasquale, MCJ, MBA, Vietnam Veteran Contentious issues not resolved during the Constitutional Convention did not disappear with ratification of the Constitution. The ambiguity of the Constitution relative to the source of power and the searing issue of slavery set the stage for a civil war. But the period between the end of the American Revolution and the Civil War also added substantially to the drive toward war. Industrialization was in full swing, spawning technological developments that dramatically altered the national landscape. Railroads, steam ships, Morse code, and social movements for education and woman’s equality played a role in the friction, ultimately resulting in the Civil War. Sal has a strong focus in history to identify the underlying roots of contemporary conflicts. WEDNESDAYS: JULY 10 – AUGUST 28, 11:20AM-12:20PM T’ai Chi Instructor: Harvey Meisner, Certified T’ai Chi and Qi Gong teacher T’ai Chi is a series of movements designed to open the body while creating strength, balance, and flexibility, and improving cardiovascular health. The continued practice of Tai Chi has been shown to help reduce blood pressure, stress, tension, and the pain and stiffness of arthritis, fibromyalgia, and other similar disorders. T’ai Chi also helps increase general health and wellbeing. These are gentle, easy, yet effective movements that anyone can do, and all special needs are taken into consideration by the instructor. Gentle music and beautiful moves based on nature will help you ease through your days. All body types are welcome. Come share the joy! Registration for this class is limited to 15 students, and there is an additional $64 enrollment fee — that’s just $8/class — so that our certified instructors may be compensated. Harvey studied and practiced Transcendental Meditation for 30 years. He is patient, knowledgeable, and wishes to share the art of T’ai Chi with all. THURSDAYS: JULY 11 – AUGUST 15, 10:00-11:00AM The Mind and the Brain Instructors: Daniel Curry and Natty Chalermpalanupap, (both PhD Neuroscience in progress at Emory University) The brain remains one of the most elusive frontiers for science. But after more than a century of research, its mysteries are beginning to be unraveled. This course will present an introduction to understanding how the brain works, and how it creates what we call the ‘mind.’ We will address questions including: What makes your brain tick? Why do you remember your first date but not what you ate yesterday? How do you know what color your car actually is? We will also explore some of the most interesting and essential roles of the brain including how it processes sensory information, creates memories, and generates emotions. We will also delve into what happens when this complex organ malfunctions, by looking at some of the most prevalent brain diseases and the difficult process of finding effective treatments. Daniel and Natty are both doctoral students in Neuroscience at Emory University. Daniel’s research focuses on the neurobiological underpinnings of social behavior and the development of pharmaceuticals to improve social functioning; Natty studies the pathophysiology of Alzheimer’s disease, with a focus on triggering neural vulnerabilities. 5 Register today: olli.emory.edu | 404-727-6000
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