Activities
OLLI at Penn State York Activities
Stimulating courses are the primary focus of OLLI. Offered in both spring and fall, the courses come from many disciplines, including the arts, health, history, literature, nature, philosophy, technology, and the sciences. OLLI courses are taught by volunteers who want to share their expertise and talents. The instructors are retired Penn State faculty, hobbyists, artists, schoolteachers, and practicing professionals. The courses vary in length and in format.
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Where do OLLI at Penn State York activities take place?
OLLI at Penn State York activities take place at Penn State York.
For more information on our course offerings or to register, call 717-771-4015 or e-mail olli@yk.psu.edu.
OLLI Spring 2008 Course Descriptions
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Religion as Seen through a Believer's Eyes
Mondays, April 7–May 12, 2008; 9:30–11:00 a.m.
Joseph Campbell once said, “One person’s myth is sometimes another person’s religion.” With the force of globalization shrinking the world in so many ways, it
is important to understand the spiritual beliefs that provide the core values for billions of people around the world. This series of lectures is presented by practicing religious
leaders in our community. The religions include Judaism, Islam, Christianity, Unitarianism, and Buddhism. A panel discussion among the presenters will end this lecture series.
Presenters include Rabbi Irvin Goldenberg–Judaism, Kate Bortner–Unitarianism, Rev. JP Bohanan–Christianity and Sue Savia–Buddhism.
Interconnections Between Math and Music
Mondays, April 7–May 12, 2008; 1:30–3:30 p.m.
This course will explore musical concepts such as systems of temperament, fugal symmetry and self-reference, change ringing, and the mathematical structure that underlie them. No
prior knowledge of music or math are needed to sign up for this class.
Presenter: John Dawson, Ph.D.–Professor Emeritus of Mathematics at Penn State York and former principal flutist at MIT and York Symphony Orchestras.
Discovering York County's Past
Tuesdays, April 8–May 13, 2008; 9:30–11:00 a.m.
This entertaining, yet challenging program allows participants to develop an understanding of our county’s historical and cultural development. Based upon selected readings,
slides, and additional sources, students will also learn the process of history. Emphasis will be placed on participants' own experiences and on their collective memories, with some
surprising outcomes in store for all.
Presenter: Thomas L Schaefer, B. A. in History , M.A. in American Studies. Mr. Schaefer has been involved with York County’s history in a variety of capacities since 1979.
He has developed and taught more than fifty courses on local history and the Gettysburg Campaign and continues to write, lecture, and teach.
Environmentally Speaking: What are We Up to in York?
Tuesdays, April 8–May 13, 2008; 1:30–3:00 p.m.
Many people working in York County want to make sure that our children have a quality environment in which to live, work, and play. This course will bring you face-to-face with the
people leading the major initiatives that are keeping York County a great place to live.
Presenters: Representatives from the Greenways Plan for York County, the York County Rail Trail Authority, the Susquehanna River Heritage Region, and York County Parks.
York's Human Contributions to the World
Wednesdays, April 9–May 7, 2008; 9:30–11:00 a.m.
Past and present York residents have made many inventions and machines that helped to make this country great. In fact, our community is well known around the world for its
manufacturing leadership. We have also produced citizens who have left York and done extraordinary things. This course will highlight some of the notable Yorkers throughout history
who have gained an international reputation for their accomplishments. The five-part lecture series will provide insight into the lives of those who have made an impact in the arts,
politics, business, sports, and a potpourri of other “change agents”—all who have come from York.
Presenter: James McClure, Editor of the York Daily Record, author of books on the Revolutionary and Civil Wars.
It's Never too Late to Eat Healthy
Fridays, April 11–May 16, 2008; 9:30–11:00 a.m.
This course is a series of lectures on healthy food choices and how such choices can help to keep us active and inquisitive for many years to come. Speakers will deal with topics such
as the advantage of organic foods, the new health pyramid, secrets for selecting or growing fresh fruits and vegetables, healthy cooking, and much more. Special emphasis will be
placed on diets for “seasoned citizens.” We will conclude the course with a “weed walk” led by long time organic gardener and pioneer in the field, Grace
LeFever, the founder of Sonnewald’s Natural Food Store.
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