FALL 2012 - Tufts University

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute 

FALL 2012 

Sept 10 – Nov 5 

617-627-5699 www.ase.tufts.edu/lli

WHAT IS THE OSHER LLI AT TUFTS? 

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Tufts (“Osher 

LLI”) is a membership‐based community of adults 

who seek intellectual stimulation in a convivial atmos‐ 

phere. No tests, no pressure, no grades—just fun! 

We offer an extensive array of educational and social 

activities, withclassesheldeveryseasonoftheyear. Most of our study group leaders are drawn from our 

own ranks. 

Others, through a grant from the Bernard Osher Foun‐ 

dation, are scholars from the Tufts Community; while 

stillotherscometousfromoutsidetheTuftsfamily with special skills or knowledge to share. 

Our programs take place both at our Medford campus 

and at our “satellite campus” at Brookhaven at Lex‐ 

ington, where our members don’t just attend classes, 

they actively participate. Members lead study groups, 

serve on committees, organize events, and volunteer 

for the tasks that helps keeps us going—and enjoy 

every second of their participation! 

OFFICE INFORMATION 

Osher LLI at Tufts University 

039 Carmichael Hall 

Medford, MA 02155 

Phone: (617) 627‐5699 

Fax: (617) 627‐6507 

Website: www.ase.tufts.edu/lli 

eMail: OsherLLI@tufts.edu 

Hours: Mon‐Fri, 9am‐5pm 

(throughout the academic year) 

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY! 

If you have a curious mind and a keen interest in 

learning, come join us. You can become a member for 

as little as $50 per year. Membership runs from July 1 

through June 30. To become a member, or to register 

for classes, use the form on page 17 or call our of�ice. 

For more information, visit www.ase.tufts.edu/lli. 

Many thanks to everyone who donated to our program during the past �iscal year, including 

Daniel & Louise Ahearn, Walter Alt, Joseph Ash, Jr., Melvin Bernstein, Jayson & Irma Brodie, Samuel & Susan 

Brown, Frank Camelio, Linda Carey, Anna Catalanotto, Colette Debrouwer, Robert DeMaggio, Nancy Doherty, 

Yen‐Tsai Feng‐McNiff, Kenneth Fettig, Harry & Frances Foden, the General Electric Foundation, Cecily Grable, 

Arline Heimert, Judy Kaplan, Jacqueline Keshian, Frederick Laffert, Jr., Sarah Lupfer, Lois R. MacElhiney, 

Robert Martin & Trish Roach, Marilyn McCaffrey, Alexander McKillop, Nancy McLellan, Katharine & Albert 

Merck, Francis Murphy & Ellen Reardon, One World Boston, Inc. (a Cummings Foundation af�iliate), 

Robert Pride, George Rautenberg, Lynne Romboli, Elizabeth Rotondi, the Schwab Charitable Fund, 

Maralyn & Robert Segal, Hannah Simon & Herb Rosenbluth, Louise Sullivan, Saul Toby, Ellen Valade, 

Esther & Morton Wohlgemuth Foundation, Robert & Hettie Kates Wohlgemuth, and the other kind people 

whose contributions arrived in our of�ice after the production deadline for this catalog. 

We’re incredibly grateful for your generosity. Your donations enable us not only to improve the 

quality of our program, but also to offer some much needed �inancial assistance to individuals 

who might not otherwise be able to participate. 

We gladly accept contributions in any amount. To make a donation, please write out your check to 

“Trustees of Tufts College,” making sure to mention “Osher LLI donation” on the memo line. 

Send the check to us at Tufts University, Osher LLI, 039 Carmichael Hall, Medford, MA 02155. 

Thank you in advance! Your donations are greatly appreciated. 

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LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR 

BENEFITS & TABLE OF CONTENTS 

William Cullen Bryant, the Massachusetts‐ 

born poet and longtime editor of the New 

York Evening Post, once described autumn 

as "the year's last, loveliest smile." If it 

weren’t for the fact that Bryant died in 

1878, I'd swear he was talking about our 

fall program! And if he wasn't, he should have been. 

Take a quick glance through the catalog and you’ll see 

that we're not simplyhunkeringdownfor a long, cold 

winter. Instead, we're rounding out the calendar with 

incredible opportunities—to learn, to socialize, and to 

explore some captivating topics. 

And what a selection to choose from! With a program 

thatincludesart, history, music, literature, politics, 

broadcast media, ecology, and nature photography— 

not to mention our fascinating Lunch & Learn lecture 

topics—Ican’timagineyounot beingableto�inda topic that interests you. 

Better yet, you’ll �ind it easier than ever to choose, as 

our new tuition structure offers a lot more �lexibility 

for a single price (see p.16 for details). 

Thanks in advance for your enthusiastic participation 

in our program. We look forward to seeing your name 

on our fall rosters! 

David A. Fechtor 

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Carole Smith Berney is an award‐ 

winning nature photographer 

whose work has been featured in 

exhibits at Audubon Centers, com‐ 

munity centers, and elsewhere. 

We were thrilled when she offered 

to let us use one of her photos on our cover—and even 

happier when she agreed to lead a study group for us. 

You’ll be equally thrilled if you’re lucky enough to land 

a seat in her class! For more information, see the course 

description on p.6, and a more detailed bio on p.14. 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

Membership Bene�its .................................................... 3 

At‐a‐Glance Course Listing ......................................... 4 

Study Groups .............................................................. 5‐12 

Workshops & Off‐Site Tours ...................................12 

Group Leader Biographies ............................... 14‐16 

Registration Form ........................................................ 17 

Information & Policies .............................................. 19 

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS 

(Included with your annual membership fee) 

�� Only members can register for our many 

study groups 

�� Use of Tisch Library and its many resources 

�� Invitations to on‐campus events not open 

to the general public 

�� Admission to our Lunch & Learn speaker 

series (Spring & Fall terms only) 

�� OUTLOOK, our OLLI newsletter 

�� Use of Tufts athletic facilities (for active 

members only: call us for details) 

�� Invitation to select Brookhaven concerts 

and other in‐house events on a space 

available basis 

�� Opportunity to travel and learn through the 

Tufts Travel & Learn program 

�� Weekly E‐News announcements 

�� Participation in our EDventures activities, 

which include a book club, a history club, 

a movie club, and more.

“AT-A-GLANCE” 

Fall 2012 Study Groups & Workshops��Sept 10 – Nov 5 

MONDAYS IN MEDFORD 

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Russian History: Part I 8 Sep 10 Constan�ne (Ken) Samoylenko 

Close Frenemies: U.S.–Hai� Rela�ons 4 Sep 10 Amy Bracken* 

Water: The Essen�al Element 8 Sep 10 Ken Fe�g 

The Apocalypse in Popular Culture 8 Sep 10 A.J. Knox* 

The World According to Jane Austen 4 Oct 15 Dot Dudley 

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Voices of the Spirit: Women Writers of Ireland 8 Sep 10 Ann Butler 

Women in Poli�cs 8 Sep 10 Hannah Simon 

Inventors & Inven�ons of the 19th & 20th Century 8 Sep 10 Al Muggia & Merrill Hudson 

Third‐Party Candidates: Populists, Progressives ... 8 Sep 10 Robert Pride & John Northgraves 

Capturing Wildlife Through the Lens 4 Oct 15 Carole Smith Berney 

WEDNESDAYS AT BROOKHAVEN 

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Expressive Drawing & Sketching 8 Sep 12 Sylvia Feinburg 

Humor: The Ul�mate Survival Technique 8 Sep 12 Hal Miller‐Jacobs* & Robert Isenberg 

Great Decisions 8 Sep 12 Frank Murphy 

The World According to Jane Austen 4 Sep 19 Dot Dudley 

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Opera Potpourri� 8 Sep 12 Eleanor Lintner 

Reading Adrienne Rich 4 Sep 12 Eugenia Kaledin 

The War of 1812 8 Sep 12 Fred Laffert 

What's The Buzz About Bees?! 4 Oct 10 Nancy Mangion 

FRIDAYS IN MEDFORD 

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Reflec�ons of a Boston Newscaster 8 Sep 14 Jim Boyd* 

From Monet to Today 8 Sep 14 Bob Wohlgemuth 

Unique Sensibili�es: Short Stories 7 Sep 28 Jane Ka�ms 

Women & Islam 8 Sep 14 Fahmina Rahman* 

William Faulkner's "As I Lay Dying" 8 Sep 14 Herb Rosenbluth 

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Adapta�ons: From Story to Screen + 8 Sep 14 Merrill Hudson 

Sacre Bleu: You're Speaking French! 7 Sep 21 Cole�e Debrouwer & Grace Hall 

King Henry VIII & the Irish Troubles 4 Oct 12 Judy Kaplan 

The Poli�cal Economy of China 8 Sep 14 Amos Irwin* 

SATURDAY OFF‐SITE WORKSHOP 

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Exploring the Life & Art of Cyrus Dallin 1 Sep 29 Dallin Museum Staff (Arlington) 

� Starts at 1pm rather than 1:30 due to the length of some of the operas. 

+ Individual sessions may be up to 3 hours long, depending on the length of that day’s film. 

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Study Group Leader: 

Constan�ne (Ken) Samoylenko 

8 Mondays, 10am–12pm 

Begins Sept 10 (No class Oct 8) 

This course is Part 1 of a 4‐part survey of Russian history 

from the beginning of the Russian state (862 AD) to the 

present. Part I will cover the period from Slavic settlements 

in Eastern Europe to the rule of Ivan III the Great. Emphasis 

will be placed on early relations with Europe; the Byzantine 

Empire; the conversion of Russia to Eastern Orthodox 

Christianity; Western European intrusions into northwest‐ 

ern Russia; and the Mongolian invasion. We will also dis‐ 

cuss the effect on the future development of Russia caused 

by these momentous events and Russia's relations with the 

rest of Europe. We'll conclude with Ivan III the Great, who 

laid the ideological foundation for the future Russian Em‐ 

pire. Active participation of class members will be encour‐ 

aged through assignment of class presentations. 

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Study Group Leader: Amy Bracken* 


Begins Sept 10 

The United States is the oldest nation in the Western Hemi‐ 

sphere. The second oldest? Haiti. The two are separated by 

less than 700 miles, but they're worlds apart economically 

and culturally. Both successfully fought for independence 

and the abolition of slavery, but Haiti did both in a single 

battle, making it the world's �irst independent black repub‐ 

lic—and earning it a cold shoulder from the US, where slav‐ 

ery persisted for another 60 years. Making headlines only 

after extreme disasters, Haiti is too often regarded by 

Americans as a Caribbean basket case. Overlooked is its 

important role in US foreign policy and domestic history. 

Join us for an examination of US‐Haiti relations, from the 

countries' respective revolutions to present day. Along the 

way, we'll discuss the US Civil War; 20th century occupa‐ 

tions, friendship, and friction; multiple interventions for 

and against President Jean Bertrand Aristide; and the US 

response to the 2010 earthquake. This is a wonderful op‐ 

portunity for anyone wanting to better understand one of 

our closest and oldest neighbors, or to examine US history 

and foreign policy through a different lens. No textbook 

required; handouts will be provided in class. 


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Study Group Leader: A.J. Knox* 



The world will end on December 21, 2012—or so we've 

been told. Over the last century, the apocalypse has found 

its way into nearly every aspect of popular culture, from 

literature and music to theatre and video games. What 

makes end‐of‐the‐world stories such fertile ground for art‐ 

ists, writers, and religious thinkers? Join us for an overview 

of the historical, religious, and social history of apocalyptic 

narratives. We'll discuss a full spectrum of end‐of‐days sce‐ 

narios from popular culture, including nuclear holocaust, 

ecological devastation, alien invasions ... even the contem‐ 

porary zombie craze. Through readings and viewings, we'll 

come to understand not only how apocalyptic visions have 

shaped contemporary culture, but how examining such 

works can help us better understand our world. Our discus‐ 

sions will also extend beyond the framework of "the end of 

the world," helping us make connections between apoca‐ 

lyptic scenarios and their greater social signi�icance (for 

example ... how are zombies connected to queer theory?!). 

This may be your last chance to take this course‐‐if the Ma‐ 

yans have anything to say about it, that is! Class Format: 

Brief lectures and short viewings of pertinent material, but 

class content will mainly revolve around each week's 

handouts and viewings. 

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Study Group Leader: Hannah Simon 

8 Mondays, 1:30pm–3:30pm 


Women constitute more than half of our population. Yet 

women continue to be under‐represented in the highest 

levels of government. Currently women hold 17 percent of 

the seats in Congress. No woman has ever been nominated 

to the Presidency by a major party and only two for the Vice 

‐Presidency. We will discuss the reasons for this discrepan‐ 

cy and why it matters. We will examine impediments wom‐ 

en face when they run for of�ice and even when they con‐ 

sider running. We will look at the experiences of candi‐ 

dates, former and present, successful and unsuccessful. 

Study group members will be offered the opportunity to 

enhance the discussion by sharing information about other 

women they have researched or read about. Readings 

should be about �ifty pages for each session. 

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Study Group Leader: Ann Butler 



This class will begin with a look at the past— 

mythological Ireland and the foremothers of Irish writing. 

Since the revolutionary 1960s, the women of Ireland have 

been thinking and writing about themselves with new can‐ 

dor, blending traditional folklore with modern impressions, 

and conservative values with contemporary concerns, for a 

literature that is both familiar and distinctive. This new 

literature exempli�ies the great diversity of 20th century 

Ireland from the perspective of the women who inhabit it— 

from urban women and rural, Catholics and Protestants, 

women of the Republic and of the North, paci�ists and activ‐ 

ists—women who live very different lives yet who are 

bound by a common heritage. We will read about these 

women in an attempt to understand the complexity and 

variety of their lives, and, in the process, come to recognize 

the contribution of these contemporary writers to the great 

wealth of Irish literature. Required Text: Territories of the 

Voice: Contemporary Stories of Irish Women Writers, by De‐ 

Salvo, D'Arcy & Hogan. Beacon Press, Boston (1989). Also 

reprints of poetry and short stories from other sources, as 

well as supplemental music and �ilm (if available). 

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Study Group Leader: Dot Dudley 


Begins Oct 15 

In response to popular demand, we turn again to the won‐ 

derful world of Jane Austen, this time for a four‐week study 

of Sense and Sensibility (pub. 1811) and Mans�ield Park 

(1814). Sense and Sensibility, begun in 1795 as Elinor and 

Marianne, represents some of Austen's earliest work as an 

unpublished 20‐year‐old. In contrast, Mans�ield Park is the 

product of the successful, mature Austen (38), who dares to 

explore a number of complex themes that her earlier works 

do not. Our readings and discussions will trace the devel‐ 

oping artistry of this most beloved author, from the relative 

innocence of her youthful creations to the intricate com‐ 

plexity of her professional maturity. Though there is no 

prerequisite for this study, group members will bene�it 

from a video review of Pride and Prejudice‐either the Colin 

Firth version or the Keira Knightley version will do nicely. 

It would be best to read Sense and Sensibility before our 

�irst meeting, and Mans�ield Park before our third. 


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Study Group Leader: Carole Smith Berney 


Begins Oct 15 

Join local wildlife photographer Carole Smith Berney as she 

shares her experiences capturing images of wildlife in such 

settings as Mount Auburn Cemetery and the Charles River. 

Each session will include a brief narrated and/or musical 

slideshow of Carole's images, with tips on how to approach 

wildlife and stories about her photographic adventures. 

She'll invite participants to share their observations and 

questions, and, if they wish, to share their own photograph‐ 

ic work with the group for appreciation and analysis. 

Though we will discuss the use of the camera as a tool, we'll 

devote only a small amount of time to technical infor‐ 

mation. Instead, our emphasis will be on the art of seeing 

and the aesthetics of nature photography as we discuss the 

art of "painting with light"; the photographer's task of 

"staying the moment"; and the camera's role in "seeing both 

ways." Participants will be asked to shoot some photo‐ 

graphs of their own during the week; additional assign‐ 

ments may include delving into the work of some famous 

nature photographers. The hope is that such sharing will 

enrich our appreciation for the natural world around us, as 

well as our capacity to capture it. 

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Study Group Leaders: 

Robert Pride & John Northgraves 



Since 1892, a national third party has arisen, on average, 

every 16 years. The impact of these third parties has ranged 

from being a minor annoyance to candidates of the two 

"regular" parties, to completely changing the results of the 

election. This course will examine the candidates and the 

issues of eight elections in which third parties played a sig‐ 

ni�icant role. We'll discuss the impact that each of these 

third parties had, and ask whether third parties are merely 

a vehicle for promoting a narrow agenda, or whether they 

serve a valid purpose in the American political system. 

What are the conditions which give rise to a third party, and 

what would it take for a third‐party candidate to actually 

capture the presidency? 


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Study Group Leader: Ken Fe�g 



Water is the most essential compound on earth. Humans, 

plants, and animals cannot live without it. Although it is in 

ample supply, it is not evenly distributed, and in many are‐ 

as of the globe it is not available in potable form. Join us as 

we examine where water is located, how to transport it, 

processes for making it potable, and the many geopolitical 

aspects of water supply, distribution, treatment, and use. 

Suggested Reading: The Big Thirst, by Charles Fishman 

(ISBN‐13: 978‐1439102077). 


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Al Muggia & Merrill Hudson 



Ever stop to think how your TV works? Your radio? How 

rubber came to be available? Why did Thomas Edison not 

only electrocute an elephant, but also capture its death on 

�ilm? Did Alexander Graham Bell really invent the phone? 

What role does Samuel Morse play in your life? Join us as 

we endeavor to enlighten ourselves on some of the far 

reaching inventions and inventors of the last two hundred 

years. Students are encouraged to actively engage in class‐ 

room discussions and to make an optional presentation on 

an invention or inventor of their choosing that's not being 

covered. 


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Study Group Leader: Sylvia Feinburg 

8 Wednesdays, 10am–12pm 


Have you always wanted to try your hand at 

drawing? Or has it been some time since you did any draw‐ 

ing and you'd like to get started again? Using charcoal, pen‐ 

cils, and markers, we'll give you the opportunity to share in 

the excitement of drawing and sketching. We'll start each 

session with a presentation focusing on speci�ic concepts. 

Then you will be encouraged to express your own personal 

objectives. Emphasis will not be on narrow imitation and 

skill building for their own sake. Rather, we'll learn to look 

critically, develop our analytical abilities, and expand our 

visual awareness—essential parts of the drawing process. 

Don't worry about your capabilities; we compete only with 

ourselves. All levels of ability are welcome! 

R�� A�� R�� 

Study Group Leader: Eugenia Kaledin 

4 Wednesdays, 1:30pm–3:30pm 


Referred to by the Oxford Anthology of Modern American 

Poetry as "one of the most widely read and in�luential poets 

of the second half of the 20th century," Adrienne Rich was 

more than a poet. She was also a political activist who once 

declined the National Medal of Arts in protest of a proposed 

cut in funding for the National Endowment of the Arts. 

A feminist poet, she won numerous awards and published 

more than 30 books. Using the Norton Critical Edition of 

her work as a guide, we will explore the range of her tech‐ 

nical skills and her power as a polemicist. Was she truly 

a great poet? Does she speak for the women whose lives 

changed so drastically during the second half of the 20th 

century? That is for you to decide as we read together. 

Students may want to offer critical comparisons with other 

distinguished poets who were contemporaries of Rich, such 

as Sylvia Plath, Denise Levertov, Audre Lord, and Anne 

Sexton. Please feel free to bring relevant readings to class 

to share and discuss. Required Text: Adrienne Rich's 

Poetry and Prose, a Norton Critical Edition. ISBN‐13: 

978‐0393961478.

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Study Group Leader: Eleanor Lintner 

8 Wednesdays, 1pm–3:30pm � 


As the title indicates, this listening‐ and discussion‐based 

course will introduce you to a wonderful mix of operas in a 

variety of styles, from "French Grand" to quite simple. 

We've deliberately chosen operas that aren't performed as 

often as they should be, so this will be a great opportunity 

to enjoy some lesser known works that are well worthy of 

our attention! Weeks 1 & 2: Les Huguenots, by Meyerbeer: 

Dame Joan Sutherland's farewell gala in Australia. Weeks 3 

& 4: Sicilian Vespers, by Verdi: direct from La Scala with an 

outstanding cast. Weeks 5 & 6: Meistersinger von Nuremberg, 

by Wagner (yes, �inally a Wagner opera!): Come and 

enjoy the antics. Week 7: Maria Stuarda, by Donizetti: A 

unique production in that actors read some of Schiller's 

lines, and music is woven into the production in arias sung 

by Parvarotti and Sutherland. Different, but interesting. 

Week 8: We'll close with Les Pecheurs de Perles, a melodi‐ 

ous work by Bizet. ( � NOTE: This class starts at 1pm rather 

than 1:30 due to the length of some of the operas.) 

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Study Group Leader: Frank Murphy 



Join us for captivating discussions about eight of the most 

thought‐provoking foreign policy challenges facing America 

in 2012: the Middle East Realignment; Promoting Democra‐ 

cy in the World; Mexico, Cybersecurity; Exiting Afghanistan 

and Iraq; the State of the Oceans; Indonesia; and Energy 

Geopolitics. We will be drawing on the Great Decisions 2012 

Brie�ing Book, a publication put out each year by the For‐ 

eign Policy Association, as well as on articles related to each 

topic found on the Web by study group members. We wel‐ 

come any member with an interest in U.S. foreign policy or 

current events to participate, and to share your interest, 

experience, and enthusiasm with the rest of the group. 

We'll share articles by e‐mail, reviewing one topic each 

week and involving everyone in developing a deeper 

understanding of these fascinating topics. Class Format: 

active discussion and 30‐min. presentations. Required 

Text: Great Decisions 2012 Brie�ing Book, which is available 

online from www.fpa.com for $20. Each week we'll be read‐ 

ing about 15 pages, along with 3‐4 short articles. 

* Tufts faculty 

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Hal Miller‐Jacobs* & Robert Isenberg 



Many of us think of humor as trivial—"for entertainment 

purposes only"—but it's actually more important in our 

lives than you might imagine, and well worth cherishing. 

Join us for a seriously entertaining look at the nature of 

humor, then apply what you've learned by developing your 

skill at telling jokes and funny stories. We'll start by dis‐ 

cussing the psychology of humor: what constitutes humor, 

its many forms, and the positive effect that humor and 

laughter have on our lives. Then we'll examine humor's 

social and cognitive elements: Why do we laugh more 

frequently when we're in social situations than when we're 

alone? And what's going on in our heads that make us con‐ 

sider some things funny? We'll explore the anatomy of 

jokes, looking for universal components of humor that cut 

across cultural divides. Finally, we'll discuss how to tell and 

remember funny stories as we learn and practice the tech‐ 

niques used by Jack Benny, Woody Allen, and every other 

good comedian. Be aware: Humor can mock all aspects of 

life, so some of the contents of this class may be rated 'R'! 

Recommended Books: The Psychology of Humor: an Integrative 

Approach, by R.A. Martin; Inside Jokes: Using Hu‐ 

mor to Reverse‐Engineer the Mind, by Daniel C. Dennett 

(Distinguished Tufts Professor) and Reginald B. Adams Jr. 

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Study Group Leader: Fred Laffert 



The War of 1812 is a war that gets little coverage, even 

on its 200th anniversary. It was divisive in its time, incon‐ 

clusive in result, and has since been largely ignored in its 

impact. Yet it had considerable in�luence in determining 

how the future of our country unfolded. Join us for an 

in‐depth look at America's Second War of Independence, 

what it meant, and what it still means for us today. 

Required Text: Union 1812: The Americans Who Fought 

the Second War of Independence, by A.J. Langguth. ISBN‐10: 

1416532781 



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Study Group Leader: Dot Dudley 



In response to popular demand, we turn again to the won‐ 

derful world of Jane Austen, this time for a four‐week study 

of Sense and Sensibility (pub. 1811) and Mans�ield Park 

(1814). Sense and Sensibility, begun in 1795 as Elinor and 

Marianne, represents some of Austen's earliest work as an 

unpublished 20‐year‐old. In contrast, Mans�ield Park is the 

product of the successful, mature Austen (38), who dares 

to explore a number of complex themes that her earlier 

works do not. Our readings and discussions will trace the 

developing artistry of this most beloved author, from the 

relative innocence of her youthful creations to the intricate 

complexity of her professional maturity. Though there is no 

prerequisite for this study, group members will bene�it 

from a video review of Pride and Prejudice‐either the Colin 

Firth version or the Keira Knightley version will do nicely. 

It would be best to read Sense and Sensibility before our 

�irst meeting, and Mans�ield Park before our third. 

(NOTE: Dot’s classes are always so popular that we’ll be 

offering this class twice this term—once at Brookhaven, 

and once in Medford! Please specify which location you 

prefer when you register.) 

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Study Group Leader: Nancy Mangion 


Begins Oct 10 

It's hard to imagine a warm summer day without beautiful 

�lowers or buzzing bees. In fact, they've become symbols 

for the picturesque, beautiful days we all enjoy. Everyone 

knows that bees are responsible for pollinating the �lowers, 

but did you also know that they play a huge role in the eco‐ 

system, strongly in�luencing ecological relationships, con‐ 

servation, and genetic variation in plant evolution? Not 

only that, but they're one of the oldest species of domesti‐ 

cated animals! Follow us on a journey of discovery about 

the history, function, and future of bees. We'll start by ex‐ 

ploring the history of honey bees and beekeeping. In ses‐ 

sion two, we'll discuss the importance of the honey bee to 

so many of our food products. In the third class, we'll learn 

about the joys and bene�its of the backyard beehive. And in 

our �inal session, we'll discuss the many threats to bees' 

survival, the problems with Collapse Disorder, and the ef‐ 

fects of our diminishing bee populations. You'll leave abuzz 

with excitement about the important roles that bees play in 

our lives. Recommended Text: Beekeeping for Dummies, 

by Howland Blackiston; ISBN‐10: 0764554190.

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Study Group Leader: Jim Boyd* 

8 Fridays, 10am–12pm 


Ever wonder why some stories are covered on local televi‐ 

sion news and others not? Are you curious about what hap‐ 

pens behind the scenes in the news studio, the newsroom, 

out on the scene of a news story? Here's a chance to discuss 

the things you're curious about and have your questions 

answered by a former local television news anchor and re‐ 

porter who spent �ive decades broadcasting, reporting, pro‐ 

ducing and covering major news events in greater Boston 

and around the world. Study Group Members will be asked 

to watch television newscasts and be prepared to discuss 

how they compare to each other, and to how newspapers 

and websites report those same stories. Has television 

news coverage changed? If so what's causing the change? Is 

it for the better? Do you watch as much television news as 

you used to? If so, why? If not, why not? This course will 

answer these questions and many more. The goal is to pro‐ 

vide Study Group Members with a new lens through which 

to watch television news, resulting in a greater understand‐ 

ing of what local television news production is really all 

about. 

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Study Group Leader: Bob Wohlgemuth 



Modern Art is experimental, invigorating, and challenging 

to the mind and eye alike. Through slides, videos, and ac‐ 

tive, in‐class discussions, we'll trace the development of 

Modern Art, starting with the innovative Impressionist art‐ 

ists of the 19th century. We'll then move into the 20th cen‐ 

tury, discussing such topics as Picasso and Cubism; Dali and 

Surrealism; Pollack and Abstract Expressionism; and War‐ 

hol and Pop Art. We'll conclude with discussions of contem‐ 

porary art and artists. 

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Study Group Leader: Jane Ka�ms 



Call it world view, or attitude, or perspective. Each great au‐ 

thor has a unique way of telling a tale and shaping experi‐ 

ence. Each accomplished author uses language with a par‐ 

ticular �lair, and each approaches the narrative form with a 

distinctive strategy and style. In this course we will read 

and compare the works of four master �iction writers—two 

women (Munro and Groff) and two men (Wolff and Alexie). 

We'll examine and contrast the sensibilities of these skilled 

storytellers. Each week, study group members will receive 

two short stories and an accompanying essay to read for 

the following week. The format of the class: group discus‐ 

sion. Xeroxed handout of the readings will be provided by 

the group leader: members are not required to buy books. 

Lively, animated talk with varying opinions about the texts 

is highly encouraged. (NOTE: Due to its late start date, this 

class will run through Nov 9, a few days after the “of�icial” 

end of our fall term..) 

W�� I�� 

Study Group Leader: Fahmina Rahman* 



It is widely believed in the West that Islam is a repressive 

religion, largely because of its treatment of women. Our aim 

in this class is to question that notion. Through reading as‐ 

signments and in‐depth discussions, we will try to develop 

a better understanding not only of the role of women in 

Islam as portrayed in the Qur’an, but also of Muslim wom‐ 

en’s initiatives to promote their own rights, and the dif�icul‐ 

ties and challenges they face in doing so. Each week we'll 

read 30‐40 pages written by scholars who vary in their area 

of interest, perspective, and religious background. The re‐ 

quired text is The Veil and The Male Elite: A Feminist Interpretation 

of Women's Rights in Islam, by Fatima Mernissi 

(ISBN‐10: 0201632217); additional readings will be drawn 

from photocopies distributed in class. At the end of the 

course, participants will be urged to give an optional 

presentation on any issue of their choosing that falls within 

the sphere of "Women and Islam." 


W�� F��'� 

"A� I L�� D��" 

Study Group Leader: Herb Rosenbluth 



As I lay Dying is a fascinating novel. There is no omniscient 

narrator. Instead, we have the thoughts and voices of 15 

characters, all dealing with the same situation, each from a 

different perspective. Through their voices and their 

thoughts, Faulkner hopes to throw some light on the nature 

of existence, and on the way humans �ind themselves exist‐ 

ing in the world. We will read 30‐40 pages each week and 

discuss what we have read in light of the 20th century phi‐ 

losophy of Existentialism. Required text: As I Lay Dying, by 

William Faulkner (Vintage International Edition). 

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Study Group Leader: Merrill Hudson 

8 Fridays, 1:30pm–3:30pm� Begins Sept 14 

How do movies make the transition from the printed page 

to the silver screen? Come join and �ind out! Each week 

you'll read a short story on your own, then get together to 

see and discuss a feature �ilm that was made from that sto‐ 

ry. Eight weeks, eight short stories and eight movies! Films 

will include: All About Eve, Blow-Up, High Noon, A Face In 

the Crowd, Rear Window, Bringing up Baby, Rashomon, and 

Memento. Sessions can run up to three hours, depending on 

the length of the movie being screened and the subsequent 

discussion (class participation encouraged). Reading: 

approximately one hour per week. All the stories are availa‐ 

ble online (we'll send links to registered participants). 

For those who prefer books … No single volume includes 

every story, but these two, available at local libraries and 

elsewhere, include the most: No, But I Saw the Movie: The 

Best Short Stories Ever Made into Film, edited by David 

Wheeler, and Adaptations: From Short Story to Big Screen, 

by Stephanie Harrison. ( � NOTE: Some sessions may run up 

to three hours, depending on the length of that day’s �ilm 

and on the subsequent in‐class discussion.) 


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S�� B��: 

Y��'�� S�� F��! 


Cole�e Debrouwer & Grace Hall 

7 Fridays, 1:30pm–3:30pm 


Parlez-vous franҫais? Come join us for an introduction to 

the French words and phrases you'll �ind helpful for your 

next trip to France, Morocco, parts of Belgium and Switzer‐ 

land—or any of the 29 countries where French is an of�icial 

language! Each week we'll explore a new topic (food, ac‐ 

commodations, travel, shopping, etc.) and practice the key 

phrases that will help you get started. We'll watch skits or 

listen to dialogs, then practice in small groups, working 

together to develop our skills. In addition, each session 

we'll discuss an aspect of culture in a Francophile country. 

This highly participatory course is intended both for travel‐ 

ers who have no knowledge of French and for those who 

studied French in school but have since forgotten most of 

what they knew. Please plan to spend time each week prac‐ 

ticing what you've learned in class. Required text: Berlitz 

French Phrase Book & CD (English and French Edition), 

2007. ISBN‐10: 9812681884. 

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Study Group Leader: Judy Kaplan 


Begins Oct 12 

Have you ever wondered how the "troubles" in Ireland be‐ 

gan, and why they've lasted so long? Our Study Group Lead‐ 

er's hypothesis is that it was all the fault of King Henry VIII, 

whose inability to provide England with a male heir led not 

only to his six marriages, but also to the English Refor‐ 

mation, which separated the Church of England from papal 

authority and made England a primarily Protestant nation. 

We'll take a brief look at the history of Ireland prior to Hen‐ 

ry's reign, then examine how the Tudor dynasty came into 

being, and why its survival required that Henry produce a 

son. Much of the course will be spent looking at the Tudors 

and the Stuarts, and their religious animosities. Participants 

will be given the opportunity to do individual research, if 

they so desire, on how this has affected Ireland from the 

16th century to the present day.

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Study Group Leader: Amos Irwin* 



Though China appears in the news every day, it remains 

one of the most enigmatic of countries. Is it capitalist or 

communist? Corrupt or ef�icient? Technologically advanced, 

or merely talented at intellectual property theft? Economi‐ 

cally unstoppable, or about to explode? Join us as we tackle 

all of these questions and more. We'll start by understand‐ 

ing the command planning system that developed under 

Mao Zedong. We'll then examine the challenges Deng Xiao‐ 

ping faced in transforming this system starting in 1978; the 

agricultural reforms that reshaped the Chinese economy in 

the 1980s; the state‐owned enterprise reforms that at‐ 

Membership is required to take 

part in all Osher LLI activities, 

including study groups, 

Lunch & Learn, and EDventures! 

E�� L�� A�� C�� E. D��, I�� A�� S�� 

A Guided Museum & Walking Tour in Arlington, Massachuse�s 

Explore the work, life, and vision of celebrated American 

artist Cyrus E. Dallin (1861‐1944), a longtime resident 

of Arlington, Massachusetts who 

created some of America's most 

iconic sculptures, including both 

Appeal to the Great Spirit (which 

stands outside the MFA's Hunting‐ 

ton Ave. entrance) and Paul Revere 

(in Boston's historic North End). 

In cooperation with the Dallin Muse‐ 

um in Arlington, we've developed a 

private one‐session workshop de‐ 

signed exclusively for our members. 

We'll start with a docent‐led tour 

of the museum (611 Massachusetts 

Avenue, in Arlington Center), where 

we'll have an opportunity to see not only �inished sculp‐ 

tures, but also rare plaster prototypes, original bronze 

* Tu�s Scholar 


WORKSHOP & OFF-SITE TOURS 

Saturday, September 29 at 10:00‐11:30 am � $20 

tacked the heart of the old system in the 1990s; and China's 

attempts to liberalize and modernize in the 2000s. We'll 

close by assessing China's role in today's global economy, as 

well as its current struggles with internal migration, ine‐ 

quality, and political repression. Along the way, we'll seek 

to understand the political and economic motivations that 

drove China's reform and opening. No previous knowledge 

of economics or China required. What we will require are 

short weekly readings, critical thinking during our discus‐ 

sions, and your willingness to ask questions. 

casts, new casts from original pieces, and artifacts 

owned and used by Dallin. We'll then leave the museum 

for a brief walking tour of the 

area, enjoying a number of Dal‐ 

lin's works, and experiencing 

�irsthand how his sculptures 

can bring beauty and a sense of 

history to our public spaces. 

Participants who are unable to 

participate in the walking por‐ 

tion of the workshop will have 

an opportunity to view some of 

the museum’s archival materi‐ 

als instead. (In the event of in‐ 

clement weather, we’ll all stay 

indoors and do the same thing!) 

Please bring $5 in cash to help cover the museum's 

administrative and planning expenses. 


“LUNCH & LEARN” LECTURES 

Looking for Something Fun to Do Between Study Groups? 

Enjoy lunch�me talks by some of the most fascina�ng speakers you’ll ever hear—a wonderful 

combina�on of outside experts and Tu�s faculty, staff, and grad students! 

Bring your own bag lunch; we’ll supply coffee and snacks. The room will be open 12pm‐1:25pm. 

Talks run ~12:20‐1:15pm; use the remaining �me to socialize with your fellow Osher LLI members. 

All talks meet in Alumnae Lounge unless otherwise indicated with an * below 

Mondays Fridays 

Sept. 10 David Fechtor, Tu�s Osher LLI Director 

Meet the Director & Committee Chairs 

Sept. 17 Enrico Spolaore, Tu�s Professor of 

Economics (Department Chair) 

The European Financial Crisis 

Sept. 24 Mark Dullea 

Lou Montgomery: BC's First Black Athlete 

in an Era of Racism 

Oct. 1 Maryanne Wolf, Tu�s Professor of 

Child Development 

The Exuberant Reading Brain in a 

Digital Transition: A Cautionary Tale? 

Oct. 8 No Study Groups or Lunch & Learn Lecture 

(Columbus Day) 

Oct. 15 Deborah Lapides 

True Confessions from a Member of 

the MIT Blackjack Team 

Oct. 22 Rev. Patricia Budd Kepler, 

Tu�s Chaplain ad Interim 

Hot Topics in Chaplaincy in 2012 

Oct. 29 Jack Ridge, Tu�s Professor of Geology 

Environmental Changes Recorded in 

the Tidal Marshes of Boston Harbor 

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Sept. 14 David Fechtor, Tu�s Osher LLI Director 

Meet the Director & Committee Chairs 

Sept. 21 Nassir Ghaemi MD, Professor of 

Psychiatry, Tu�s Medical Center 

First Rate Madness: How Mood Dis‐ 

orders Make for Brilliant Leadership 

Sept. 28 Cynthia First 

A History of Oriental Rugs from Iran, 

Pakistan and Nepal 

Oct. 5* Peter Walker, Tu�s Professor of 

Nutri�on & Human Security 

The Shape of Things to Come: 

A Glimpse into the Humanitarian 

Crises of the Future 

Oct. 12 Ken Garden, Tu�s Assistant Professor 

of Religion 

Egyptian Revolution's First Year: 

Developments in Politics & Religion 

Oct. 19* Alice Lichtenstein, Tu�s Professor of 

Nutri�on Science and Policy 

MyPlate for Older Adults: 

Can It Improve Your Life? 

Oct. 26 Anne Sauer, Director of Tu�s 

Digital Collec�ons & Archives 

Tufts History Highlights 

Nov. 2* End‐of‐term Lunch 

Nov. 5 End‐of‐term Lunch -------- 

* Loca�on TBD. Once arrangements have been finalized, we’ll announce the loca�on(s) in our weekly e‐blast.

Carole Smith Berney, M.A., is a wildlife photographer and 

writer who celebrates the visual and spiritual gifts of the 

natural world, especially along the Charles River and in oth‐ 

er local urban greenspaces. Her exhibits, publications, grant 

funded projects, and multimedia presentations have won 

awards for enhancing the community’s appreciation of the 

biodiversity and natural beauty found close to urban set‐ 

tings and educating children and adults about the natural 

world. Awards include “Best Science Feature in 2008” from 

Highlights for Children; a “Gold Star Award” from the Mas‐ 

sachusetts Cultural Council for her �ield guide, Wild�lowers 

Along the Charles River, published by the Mass. Dept. of Con‐ 

servation and Recreation; and the 2008 Environmental 

Preservation Award from the Watertown Historical Com‐ 

mission for a multimedia presentation, “The Green World of 

Watertown.” Her studies of �lora and fauna have been fea‐ 

tured in exhibits at Audubon Centers, community centers, 

restaurants and libraries, as have her numerous presenta‐ 

tions, which include images, narration, and music. 

Jim Boyd has been involved in television since 1961, when 

he landed a job at National Educational Television in NY. 

Duringhisten yearsat NET, he workedas a publicitywrit‐ er, associate producer, and producer, traveling to Paris, 

London, Cairo, Saigon, Bonn, and Osaka. In 1971, he moved 

to WCVB‐TV in Boston, where, until he retired in 2008, he 

anchored the Weekend Evening and Late News, Eye‐Opener 

News, and Midday News, and served as a Special Corre‐ 

spondent. He is currently a REAL student at Tufts, class of 

2013. 

Amy Bracken graduated from Columbia Journalism School 

in 2003, and moved to Haiti shortly thereafter to report for 

Reuters and The Haitian Times. Over the following two 

years, shecoveredpoliticalturmoil, theremovalofPresi‐ dentJean‐BertrandAristide, andseveralnaturaldisasters. She left Haiti in 2005 to work as a freelancer elsewhere, but 

returned to Haiti to cover developments such as elections 

and the earthquake of 2010. In 2011, she enrolled in a Mas‐ 

ters program at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy 

to learn more about some of the issues she had been cover‐ 

ing journalistically: food, security, economic development, 

foreign aid, trade policy, con�lict resolution, etc. Rather than 

providing answers, school opened doors to new questions 

and increased her interest in exploring the relationship 

between Haiti and the US. 

Ann Butler earned her B.A. in English and journalism from 

Northeastern University, an M.A. in Irish studies and litera‐ 

ture from Boston College, and took courses in Celtic studies 

at Harvard. She has led studygroupsaboutIrishshortsto‐ ries, writers, or theatre both for BrooklineAdult & Commu‐ 

nityEducationandforOLLIprogramsatbothTuftsand Regis College. 

GROUP LEADER BIOS 

Colette Debrouwer was born in Brussels, Belgium, where 

French was her native language. She earned a bachelor's 

degree in mathematics from l'Université Catholique de Louvain, 

and later a master's degree from the University of 

Pittsburgh. After teaching high school math in Belgium, she 

and her husband (fellow Osher LLI member Csaba Arany) 

moved to the United States, where they became citizens. 

Dot Dudley (M.A., English and American Language and Lit‐ 

erature, Harvard University) was the recipient of several 

N.E.H. research/study grants. She was a teaching assistant 

in a variety of literature courses at Harvard and currently 

lectures on diverse literary topics at the Salem Athenaeum. 

She has also hosted several literary "�ield trips" to the Brit‐ 

ish Isles for our Tufts/Osher Travel & Learn program. 

Sylvia Feinburg (Professor Emerita, Eliot‐Pearson Depart‐ 

mentofChildDevelopment, TuftsUniversity; B.S. inArt Education, MassachusettsCollegeofArt; M.Ed. in ChildDe‐ velopment and Early Education, Tufts; Ed.D. in Child Devel‐ 

opment, HarvardUniversity) has taughtattheTuftsOsher LLI programfor more than threeyears; she has also taught 

drawing classes for several winters in Sarasota, Florida. 

Ken Fettig (B.S., Tufts University School of Engineering; 

M.B.A., HarvardBusinessSchooland MIT) worked in sever‐ 

al management positions before starting his own company, 

Cornell Concepts, from which he retired in 1991. Since that 

time, he has served as an international tax consultant and 

made time to be actively involved in the Osher LLI program. 

Grace Hall (B.A. in Chemistry, Douglass College [Rutgers 

University]; M.S. in Inorganic Chemistry, State University of 

Iowa) spent 20 years in the pharmaceutical industry. She 

also taught at the post‐high school level, including a stint at 

the Agricultural Technical Institute of Ohio State University. 

Merrill Hudson earned his B.A. in sociology from Tufts in 

1970. Now that he's retired from the MA Department of 

Public Health, he has �inally found the time to indulge in his 

many passions, which include movies, travel, reading, and 

discovering more about all the fascinating things that sup‐ 

port our everyday life. 

Amos Irwin is a researcher on Chinese investment in Latin 

America at the Global Development and Environment Insti‐ 

tute at Tufts University. He spent the summer conducting 

interviewsandtravelinginNortheastChina. He graduated 

last May from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, 

wherehefocusedonChina'seconomy, foreignrelations, and energy sector. He has published articles on China's 

loanstoLatinAmerica, ChineseminesinPeru, China'sin‐ vestment treaties, and China's clean energy innovations. 

Prior to graduate school, AmoslivedinSouthwestChina and taught at Kunming University. He is �luent in Chinese 

and Spanish. 


Robert Isenberg (AKA "Robear") writes and performs his 

humorous stories in many different venues, including tem‐ 

ples, rotaryclubs, ClubPassim, seniorcenters, moviethea‐ ters, and once at one of our own "Lunch & Learn" events. 

He has madenumerousvideosandisasought‐afterstory‐ teller. 

Eugenia Kaledin (B.A., AmericanHistoryandLiterature, RadcliffeCollege/HarvardUniversity; Ph.D. AmericanStud‐ ies, Boston University) was a longtime teacher at North‐ 

eastern's Daytime Adult Program, and also taught in China 

and Czechoslovakia on Fulbright grants. She has written 

aboutHermanMelville, Mrs. HenryAdams, andwomenof the 1950s. At the Harvard Institute for Learning in Retire‐ 

mentshetaughtseveralcoursesonHenryJames, oneof Dreiser, one on Whitman, and one on Huckleberry Finn. 

Judy Kaplan startedherprofessionallife as a teacher of 

Mathematics, then 'fell into' high tech back in the 70s. She 

is now a contract training specialist doing instructional 

design, course development, and adult learning in comput‐ 

er applications. When she's not preparing food for large 

groups of people or cultivating her balcony vegetable and 

herb garden, she enjoys informally studying history. When 

you hear her accent, you'llunderstandwhysheisinterest‐ ed in the English monarchy. 

Jane Katims (B.A., University of Wisconsin; M.Ed., Lesley 

College) teaches writing and literature courses at the Cam‐ 

bridge Center for Adult Education, has written and pro‐ 

duced radio programs for WGBH and WBUR in Boston, and 

has won a Peabody Award. She has been with the Osher 

LifelongLearningInstituteasastudygroupleadersince 2001. 

A.J. Knox is a Ph.D. candidateinthedepartmentofDrama at Tufts, set to graduate in Spring 2013. His dissertation is 

focused on developing a theoretical framework of the com‐ 

edy of suffering in the 20th and 21st centuries. His research 

into apocalyptic narratives is an ongoing pet project, which 

he hopes to pursue in greater detail upon completionof his 

dissertation. Previously at Tufts he has taught Introduction 

to Acting through the Drama Department, served as a TA 

for Barbara Grossman’s course, Imagining the Holocaust on 

the Stage and Screen, and has taught a self‐designed course 

entitled Dark Comedy on the Page, Stage, and Screen twice 

through the Experimental College. 

Fred Laffert (B.S. in ChemicalEngineering, TuftsUniversi‐ ty; M.S. in Engineering Management, Northeastern) spent 

40+ years in the manufacture of discrete semiconductors 

and passive devices. He has always had an interest in histo‐ 

ry, particularlytheCivilWarera. AnOsherLLImember since 2002, Fred has led a number of history‐based study 

groups, including several about the Silk Road. 


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Eleanor Lintner has been an opera lover since she was 18, 

the year she �irstsaw La Traviata. Since then, she has spent 

much of her vacation time visiting opera housesin America 

and Europealike. Duringthattime, she has attendedmany lectures, studied the lives of the composers, and heard 

many operatic anecdotes. She is always eager to hear new 

works (andrevivalsofworksthataren'tincludedin "the 

repertoire), and feels that beautifulsingingis indeedone of 

life's graces. 

Nancy Mangion studied with the Agriculture Department 

of Cornell University, at which she earned her Master Bee‐ 

keeping Certi�icate. A retired music teacher from the Stone‐ 

ham PublicSchools, she has kept honeybees on her farm in 

Lexington for more than 30 years, selling honey, beeswax, 

and "live" beehives for beginners (www.bee 

keeperswarehouse.com). She also teaches at the Essex Agri‐ 

culture Bee School each year and exhibits prize‐winning 

honeyattheTops�ieldFair. Shehasbeeninterviewedby WGBH/NPRandChronicle, andhasspokenatnumerous garden clubs. 

Hal Miller‐Jacobs HalMiller‐Jacobshaspreviouslytaught threecoursesforourOsherLLI – on tellingstoriesandon the Bible. He is on the Adjunct Faculty at Tufts and has been 

around the campus for over 40 years! 

Al Muggia (B.A., Biology, Harvard University; M.D., Yale 

University) wasanassistantprofessoratTuftsMedical School. A former member of our Curriculum committee, he 

hasnotonlybeentakingclassesatOsherLLIforseveral years now, but has led previous study groups for us as well. 

Frank Murphy (B.A., Cornell University) retired in 2007 

after a 49‐year career as an engineer, manufacturing execu‐ 

tive, and CFO. He now spends half the year in Naples, Flori‐ 

da and half in Lexington, MA, always accompanied by his 

trusty camera, which he particularly enjoys using to capture 

photographs of the southwest Florida wildlife. 

John Northgraves (B.A., Political Science, Tufts) was a 

member of the NROTC unit and participated in the 140th 

and 145th anniversary reenacement of the Battle of Gettys‐ 

burg, portraying his great‐grandfather. He lives in Millis 

with his wife, Mary‐Louise. This is the third study group he 

has led for our program. 

Robert Pride (B.A., Political Science, Tufts) was a member 

of the NROTC unit here and is a retired Captain in the Navy 

Reserve. He has always been interested in history and poli‐ 

tics. Bob is currently Chair of the Osher LLI Curriculum 

Committee and active in the History and the Book Club 

Edventures. He has enrolled in many interesting study 

groups since 2006 and has also led a number of study 

groups.

Fahmina Rahman is a BoardofOverseersscholaratthe Fletcher School pursuing an MA in Law and Diplomacy with 

a focus on Human Rights and South Asia. She completed her 

B.Sc. in Mathematics and Economics at the London School 

of Economics in 2009 and worked as a �ield investigator for 

two years in a national legal aid NGO called Ain o Salish 

KendrainBangladeshpriortopursuingherstudiesat Fletcher. 

Herb Rosenbluth (B.A., Brooklyn College; M.S., CCNY) is a 

retired English teacher, with experience in middle school, 

high school, and college. He has led OsherStudyGroupdis‐ cussions of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Moby Dick, 

the works of Edgar Allen Poe, and three novels by William 

Faulkner: The Sound and the Fury, Absalom, Absalom!, and 

Light in August. 

Constantine (Ken) Samoylenko (B.S. in Mechanical Engi‐ 

neering, Columbia University; graduate studies in engineer‐ 

ing at M.I.T. and Northeastern University) was born in Rus‐ 

sia, and educated in Germany and the United States. Fluent 

Holding the Line on Prices 

If you aren’t a long�me member of our program, you may 

not realize that we’ve held our prices steady for years now: 

$35 for membership, and $225 for up to two study groups . 

We’d love to maintain those prices if we could. Truth is, 

though, in the face of rapidly increasing costs for office sup‐ 

plies, prin�ng and mailing our catalog, computer equip‐ 

ment, and the like, there's simply no way we can do so and 

s�ll provide you with the level of service and commitment 

you deserve. 

Which is why our Finance Commi�ee recommended that 

we increase our membership fee to $50, and our enrollment 

price to $250—changes you’ll see reflected in the registra‐ 

�on form on the next page. 

More Flexibility 

But prices aren’t the only thing we’re increasing. We’re also 

increasing your scheduling flexibility! Rather than limi�ng 

you to one or two study groups for your money—a policy 

that le� some members feeling short‐changed in the past— 

we’re now le�ng you sign up for as many as you'd like, as 

long as they total 16 sessions or less. 


in Russian, he has a lifelong interest in Russian, European, 

and U.S. history. He is a retired mechanical engineer, and a 

former member of the Lexington Minuteman Company. 

Hannah Simon earned her B.A. from Barnard College; an 

M.S.W. from Hunter College; and an M.S. from NYU. Hannah 

is a social worker who worked for years in mental health as 

a therapist instructor and manager. She is an experienced 

discussion leader who led two study groups on Tufts Au‐ 

thors. AsanOsherLLImember, Hannahfacilitatedthe ElderquestFilmSeriesandledstudygroupsonAgingand on Immigration. She is a long‐term member of the Osher 

CurriculumCommittee. A historymajorincollege, shehas an abiding interest in various aspects of American politics. 

Bob Wohlgemuth (B.A., Cornell University) is a retired 

commercial artist and art director. An art historian, Mr. 

Wohlgemuth has been teaching art history courses at the 

Cambridge Center for Adult Education for several years, 

and has led several study groups on modern art for the 

Osher LLI at Tufts. 

Important Information about Our 

Registration & Membership Fees 

Mix & Match to Suit Your Schedule 

Are there two 8‐session study groups you’re interested it? 

Great, because 8 + 8 = 16! How about one 8‐session group 

and two 4‐session groups? Also fine, because 8 + 4 + 4 = 16! 

Mix and match as you see fit, in any combina�on that works 

with your schedule, up to 16 sessions in all. 

Expanded Opportuni�es 

As always, there’ll be an extra cost for special workshops, 

but we’re holding the line at only $25 for each study group 

you sign up for beyond the 16‐session limit. The choice is 

yours! If you have the �me, we have the learning opportu‐ 

ni�es to choose from. 

Addi�onal Value 

Even if you don’t par�cipate in any study groups at all this 

term, don't forget the many benefits that are included in 

your annual membership: admission to our Lunch & Learn 

speaker series; use of Tisch Library; par�cipa�on in our 

EDventures ac�vi�es (book club, history club, “Dine Out” 

group, etc.); our weekly e‐news announcement; and more. 

For more informa�on, see the list on page 2. 


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Tufts University 




MEMBER PROFILE 


HOW TO REGISTER 

Use the registration form on p.17 to become a member, to 

renew your membership, or to sign up for one or more 

study groups. Return the completed form to us, along with 

your payment, in any of the following ways: 

MAIL your check (made payable to Trustees 

of Tufts College) to the following address: 





CALL (617) 627‐ 5699 with your credit card 

information (MasterCard or Visa Card only) 

Monday through Friday 9:00am‐5:00 pm. 

FAX the form to 617‐627‐6507. Be sure to 

include credit card expiration date and the 

security digits from the back of of card. 

BRING your completed form to our of�ice 

at 039 Carmichael Hall, Medford Campus, 

Mon‐Fri, 9am‐5pm. 

WHO CAN BECOME A MEMBER 

Our program is designed with older adults in mind, particu‐ 

larly those who have already retired or are about to retire, 

but membership is open to adults of all ages. 

ENROLLMENT POLICY 

Study groups are �illed on a �irst‐come, �irst‐served basis. 

Many study groups �ill quickly, while a small few cancel due 

to low enrollment—often because members have waited 

until the last minute to register! Please register early, and 

don’t enroll in a study group you don’t plan to attend. 

PARKING 

Ample parking is available in the Dowling Hall Parking Gar‐ 

age (419 Boston Ave.) for a $15 fee for the term. A garage 

pass must be purchased at the Tufts Campus Police Of�ice 

located on the �irst �loor of Dowling Hall Garage. Shuttle 

transportation to and from class will be provided at no ad‐ 

ditional charge. A shuttle schedule and directions, and 

maps will be sent upon receipt of registration. If you lose 

your original parking card a $15 fee will be charged for 

a replacement card. 

INFORMATION & POLICIES 

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TERM DATES 

Our fall term will run Sept. 10–Nov. 5. with study groups on 

Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Registration will 

begin Monday, July 30, 2012. Late registrations will be 

accepted on a space available basis only. 

REGISTRATION 

Only members may register for our classes or workshops. 

WITHDRAWALS & CANCELLATIONS 

There will be a $25 administrative fee charged for each 

withdrawal from a study group or workshop. That charge 

will not be applied for classes that are cancelled by the 

Osher LLI of�ice. Withdrawal requests must be made in 

writing before the second session of multi‐session classes, 

or at least �ive business days before the start of single‐ 

session classes. No other refunds or vouchers will be given. 

EMERGENCY CLOSINGS 

Emergency closings are rare, but may occur for reasons 

such as severe weather. Radio stations carrying news of 

closing at Tufts include WBZ, WCRB, WHDH, WRKO, WSRS, 

WBUR and WMJX. Unless you are noti�ied otherwise, 

Brookhaven study groups will not be held on days when the 

University is closed due to an emergency, 

ACCESSIBILITY 

The Osher LLI at Tufts University does not discriminate on 

the basis of disability in admissions, access to, or operation 

of our program. If you have a disability and need auxiliary 

aids or services, please call 617‐627‐5699 at least one week 

before your study group begins. 

FINANCIAL AID 

Partial tuition remission is available on a limited basis. For 

more information, please call our main of�ice and ask to 

speak with our director. 

CONTACT INFORMATION 

Of�ice hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm 

throughout the academic year. Please feel free to call or 

visit our of�ice at any time , or visit us at our website: 





Phone: 617‐627‐5699 

Fax: 617‐627‐6507 

Web: www.ase.tufts.edu/lli

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For Your Money! 

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Learn Something New This Fall! 

TUFTS UNIVERSITY 

Osher Lifelong Learning Ins�tute 


Medford, MA 02155

FALL 2012 - Tufts University

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