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Fall 2008 Courses
Classes begin Sept. 15.
1. Advance Directives and Ethnical Wills:
Affirming Your Values to the End of Life
Instructor: Jo Cebuhar
Mondays 8:30–10:30 a.m.
Three weeks, Sept. 15-29
Reiman Family Ballroom, ISU Alumni Center
Class limit 60
The end of life does not have to mean the end of choices. Effective advance directives (Durable Powers of Attorney for Health Care and Living Wills) come from awareness—and understanding—of medical and legal options and the clear communication of wishes. Author Jo Kline Cebuhar will highlight the challenges of our aging population, tell the legal and medical story of health care advance directives, and present her simple 1-2-3 End-of-life Plan for creating meaningful instructions for end-of-life care.
Looking to the health care issues of life’s end can cause one to reflect on the essence of life, the part of us that lives on long after we are gone. The ancient tradition of Ethical Wills, whether through oral story-telling, a video, letter, or journal is a personal legacy of beliefs and values, life lessons, and hopes for the future. Although well-intentioned to leave such a meaningful message for our loved ones, many just don’t know where to begin. Jo will share a simple, self-guiding method to create this unique “bequest of values” in a life-long project or as a final gift at life’s end.
In “Last Things First, Just in Case…” we will learn about: 1) the health care crisis that is facing America due to our aging population; 2) the medical and legal story of choices for end-of-life care; 3) the value of an effective Living Will and Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care in preserving wishes for care; and 4) Ethical Wills, an ancient Hebrew tradition that gives each of us the opportunity to communicate our personal values, life lessons, and hopes for the future to our loved ones.
Jo Kline Cebuhar is a graduate of Iowa State University and Drake Law School. Jo has been an attorney for 23 years and is a frequent speaker on the subjects of Baby Boomer demographics, advance directives, Ethical Wills, and Footprint Philanthropy. She served on the Board of Iowa’s first and largest hospice organization, Hospice of Central Iowa, 2000-2005 and as the Chairman of its Board from 2003-2004. Jo conducted research on demographics and end-of-life documentation throughout the United States for five years prior to the publication of her book, Last Things First, Just in Case.... The practical guide to Living Wills and Durable Powers of Attorney for Health Care.
2. Global Warming
Coordinator: Carol Alexander Phillips
Mondays 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Eight weeks, Sept. 15-Nov. 3
Reiman Family Ballroom, ISU Alumni Center
Class limit 60
What is climate change? What have been the effects of climate change? What has happened internationally, in the United States, and in Iowa as a result of global warming? How has climate change affected living and nonliving things on the planet? Is there consensus on global warming and its effects? What is the effect of human activityrelated to climate change? What policy changes have been successful? What can our community and an individual do to make a difference?
- Overview of Global Change, Sept. 15—Eugene S. Takle, professor of geology & atmospheric sciences/agricultural meteorology at Iowa State, will discuss several topics: What is the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Report and how has it impacted response to
global warming? What is the evidence of global climate change? Why is the concentration of carbon dioxide important? What are some climate surprises?
- Trends in Climate Variables & Relationship to Global Warming, Sept. 22—Elwynn Taylor, professor of agricultural meteorology at ISU, will discuss climate trends. Participants will receive an update on climate trends related to global warming. In addition, the link between Iowa weather and agriculture will be discussed. Resources will be shared. Bring your weather questions with you.
- Impact of Global Change on Agriculture, Sept. 29—Frederick L. Kirschenmann, distinguished fellow of the ISU Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture, will discuss how we prepare for climate change and sustainable agriculture. What do we know about climate change and agriculture and what remains uncertain? How will the interrelationship of climate change, water, and energy affect agriculture? What are some possible solutions, barriers, and opportunities?
- Climate Change: Plant and Animal Responses, Oct. 6—Diane M. Debinski, professor of ecology, evolution, & organismal biology at Iowa State, will discuss how climate is changing. The effect of environmental responses will be linked to climate change. Specific Midwestern issues related to climate change will be included. The missing links and future research needs will be noted.
- Impact of Global Change on Water Resources and Use, Oct. 13—Richard M. Kruse, director of Iowa Water Center, will discuss how multiple agents of global change impact water resources. Two of the most critical factors are population growth and climate change. The implications of human demands and changing climate on water quality and quantity will be presented. Additionally, the effect of global change on food vs. biofuel production will be presented.
- Sustainable Design and Development, Oct. 20—Kevin R. Nordmeyer, architect for RDG Planning & Design. An increased emphasis on sustainability has created a greater emphasis on building design. This emphasis has led to changes in original designs and in remodeling plans designed to provide greater protection of the environment. The explosion of the number and kinds of environmentally friendly possibilities with a focus on preserving resources, improving indoor air quality, and creating a financial return for the owner will be discussed.
- Policies Related to Climate Change, Oct. 27—Roya Stanley, director of the Iowa Office of Energy Independence, will discuss policy changes occurring in response to climate change. What policies and initiatives are in place in Iowa to strengthen the economy, improve the environment, and ensure energy security? What can individuals concerned about their carbon footprint do to minimize the impact?
- Social Justice Issues Related to Reducing Carbon Footprint & Increasing Sustainability, Nov. 3—Brian Eslinger, minister at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship and lecturer on religion & philosophy at Iowa State, will discuss issues related to social justice with a focus on why such issues are important. There will be an emphasis on what individuals can do to better protect the environment and ensure that future inhabitants will be able to meet their needs.
3. Broadway Shows We Love
Coordinator: Anita Beal
Mondays 1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Eight weeks, Sept. 15-Nov. 3
Reiman Family Ballroom, ISU Alumni Center
Class limit 35
The origins of each Broadway show, information about the composers, librettists, and premiere performers will be shared. You will love having your memory jogged by these outstanding singers and the forever-lasting songs you will hear, such as the unforgettable “Ol’ Man River,” among lots of others, many of which are deeply moving or “toe-tappings” show-stoppers in their time.
- Showboat, Sept. 15—Anita Beal; Jerome Kern, composer; and Edna Ferber, author. Anita, instructor and coordinator, is almost as fond of Broadway as she is opera. She is a member of the ISU Music Advisory Committee and has enthusiastically performed in several ACTORS productions in the past.
- My Fair Lady, Sept. 22—Roger Berger; live actors will be used. Roger is a retired professor from ISU.
- A Little Night Music, Sept. 29—Karen Bryan; presented by our inimitable Karen from WOI FM radio.
- Fiorello, Oct. 6—Mary Richards; Mary will tell you some of the history of New York City of that era.
- Candide, Oct. 13—Keith Carlson; Keith has been involved in every aspect of theater, even assisting Margaret Lloyd during her performance here.
- Anything Goes, Oct. 20—Sam Wormley; Sam has presented many programs about diverse subjects. Singing is one of his avocations.
- Three Colorful Women: Molly; Dolly; and Mame, Oct. 27—Shirley Shaw retired from the ISU College of Education
- Rent, Nov. 3--Thomas Eslinger: Rent; An opportunity to hear a review by a teenager who plans to major in theater.
4. Great Decisions
Coordinators: Jan and George Beran
Mondays 3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Eight weeks, Sept. 15-Nov. 3
Reiman Family Ballroom, ISU Alumni Center
Class limit 40
Great Decisions is a foreign policy discussion group that studies one topic each week for eight weeks. The Foreign Policy Association prepares about 10 pages of reading material and a 25-minute video for each topic as a factual base for the discussion. A study guide is available for $20 (Purchase is encouraged, but not required; please pay when you register. Study guides will be distributed at the first class.)
The topics for this class are:
- Iraq End-Game—Facts on the ground and opportunities for U.S. policy
- The European Union at 50—Basis for European power and implications for U.S. policy
- Talking to our Enemies—Ingredients of statecraft and the art of negotiation
- Russia—Restructuring democracy and implications for U.S. policy
- U.S. Defense and Security Policy—Terrorism, the military, and civil rights
- Latin America: Shift to the Left—Rising power of Central and South America
- U.S.-China Trade Policy—Emergence of China as a world power
- Private Philanthropy—New institutions to fight poverty and disease
George Beran retired from Iowa State as distinguished professor of veterinary microbiology and preventive medicine, specializing in public health. Jan is a retired professor of physical education from ISU. They have
done extensive travel throughout the world.
5. Fruit of the Vine—Demystifying Wine
Instructor: Beth Swenson
Mondays 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Eight weeks, Sept. 15-Nov. 3
Green Hills Retirement Community
Class limit 15
Bring your favorite wine glass and come join us as we explore the world of wine in this introductory wine course. Learning has never been so much fun! Through a series of talks and tastings you willbe introduced to the wonderful world of wine. You will taste a wide variety of wine, learning how to taste to “get the most out of it” and finding new varietals to sample and enjoy. We will explore wine production and how tastes may be added to the wine by the winemaker. We will delve into wine labels and how to interpret them so that you will feel more comfortable ordering wine in a restaurant, and we will discuss pairing food and wine. The registration fee of $85 includes a charge for 24 wines to sample and snacks.
Beth Swenson is an avid wine hobbyist, takes online wine classes, and belongs to two Hy-Vee wine clubs. She has been a medical technologist at Mary Greeley Medical Center for 22 years. Her hobbies include cooking, eating, gardening (she is a master gardener), and drinking wine— not necessarily in that order.
6. Digital Photography—Point and Shoot Basics
Instructor: Sam Wormley
Tuesdays 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Four weeks, Sept. 16-Oct. 7
Reiman Family Ballroom, ISU Alumni Center
Class limit 40
Just about any camera, regardless of how good or bad it is, can be used to create outstanding photographs for magazine covers, winning photo contests, and hanging in art galleries. The quality of a lens or camera has almost nothing do with the quality of images it can be used to produce. In this class you will learn what you can and can’t do with your digital point and shoot camera. Questions may be directed to Sam Wormley, 515-296-2627.Topics will include:
- Understanding your camera manual
- Ways to improve your digital photography
- Connecting to your computer; storage and printing
- Composition and lighting: getting beyond the snapshot
7. Digital Photography—Advanced dSLR Level
Instructor: Sam Wormley
Tuesdays 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Four weeks, Oct. 14-Nov. 4
Reiman Family Ballroom, ISU Alumni Center
Class limit 15
This hands-on course will concentrate on photographic challenges that provide insight into the effects of focal length, aperture, shutter speed, exposure compensation, and lighting control. We will also explore visualization, perspective, composition, and color balances and light quality. Student assignments will be critiqued in class. Students are expected to know how to use their dSLR cameras well. Questions may be directed to Sam Wormley, 515-296-2627. Topics include:
- Effects of aperture
- Low light photography
- Composition and lighting
- Image processing and printing
Sam Wormley is a well-known local photographer who regularly contributes photographic services to Co-Motion Dance Theater, the Dance and Music Departments at Iowa State, and the Central Iowa Symphony.
8. German Language and Culture
Instructor: Barbara Matthies
Tuesdays 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Eight weeks, Sept. 16-Nov. 4
Reiman Family Ballroom, ISU Alumni Center
Class limit 45
German is one of the major languages of Europe and closely related to English. Thus, it is not difficult to learn basic phrases. The class will also explore the cultural traditions, geography, and tourist destinations in the German-speaking regions. Some of the topics to be covered are German-speaking countries, useful German phrases, getting around in Europe, must-see destinations, how to read a German menu, regional differences in Germany, and tracing German roots. The $70 course fee includes $10 for a textbook.
Barbara Matthies was a professor of linguistics at Iowa State University. Her undergraduate major was German, and she lived in Berlin for a year after college. She has continued to travel widely and to keep up her basic German skills over the years.
9. Exploring Antiques and Collectibles
Coordinator: Marti Rasmussen
Tuesdays 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
Eight weeks, Sept. 16-Nov. 4
Reiman Family Ballroom, ISU Alumni Center
Class limit 60
The pleasures and pains of collecting antiques and collectibles will be revealed in this class along with the lore and particular appeal of antique autos, buttons, children’s books, pottery, antique perfume bottles, collectible cameras, movie posters, andother topics. Collectors will share some of their “finds” and help you become an informed and better collector. Or just take the course to see all their special treasures and stories about them for a dip into the past and its secrets. Speakers are as follows:
- Photography: Cameras & Other Collectibles
Luke Healey - Luke is a photographer & collector of cameras and other photography collectibles and is a member of the Ames Camera Club.
- Perfume Bottles as Collectibles
Phyllis Heffron - Retired from the College of Nursing at University of Iowa, Phyllis began collecting antique perfume bottles when she inherited 500 bottles from her maternal grandmother. She is a member of the International Perfume Bottles Collectors Association and of an Ames Questers chapter. She will brief us on the history & types of perfume bottles and provide collector tips as well as showing examples from her collection.
- Antique Clothing Buttons: A Reflection of History
Ann Olson - A collector of clothing buttons for 30 years, Ann has served as past president of the Iowa State Button Society, past director and awards chair of the National Button Society, and for 14 years served as editor of the Iowa Button Bulletin. She is sole proprietor of a business—Perennial Buttons—and will give us an introduction to this hobby, including buttons’ role as a reflection of the culture and technology of their era.
- Hollywood through Posters
Mike Piepal - An employee of the U. S. Postal Service, Mike has enjoyed and cherished classic films and their posters for 25 years He began his fascination with the movies at the old Iowa Theater in Jefferson, Iowa. He presents programs about movie posters and film history through the midwest using his experience in film programming and theater production.
- Children’s Book Collecting: Old Favorites
Martha Rasmussen - Martha is the retired editor of Martha’s KidLit Newsletter (published 15 years) for dealers & collectors of children’s books and has been a collector for past 25 years of picture books, children’s fantasy fiction, and pop-up books. She will sort out the different categories and explain the world of children’s book collecting and the fun of “finding” that special volume you cherished back when books “counted.”
- Southwestern Pottery & Collectibles
Robert & Dorothy Rust - Robert, professor emeritus of education at Iowa State, and his wife, Dorothy, have been collecting Southwestern pottery for many years. They will tell about pottery of the southwestern U.S. and northern Mexico, which has its roots in the ancient Mogollon and Anansazi cultures. Today much of this pottery still follows ancient patterns and decorations, but has taken on a contemporary twist to satisfy today’s market for decorative pieces.
- Restoring Old Cars for Fun & Profit
Roger Volker - Roger, professor emeritus of education at Iowa State, has been collecting old cars for many years and will give you an idea of which ones are the most fun and how to profit from fixing them and enjoying the ride.
- Doll Collecting for Pleasure
Marsha Miller - Marsha has been a doll collector for many years and will share with us her special interest in this hobby. Her specific interest is those charming “baby” dolls many of us “grownup” ladies had as children. She’ll fill us in on the ins and outs of the fascinating world of dolls and how and why to collect them.
10. U.S. Presidential Campaigns
Coordinator: Alvie Young
Tuesdays 3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Eight weeks, Sept. 16-Nov. 4
Reiman Family Ballroom, ISU Alumni Center
Class limit 60
The “U.S. Presidential Campaign Course” will discuss politics in general and specific campaign issues. During some presidential campaigns, these issues have been hotly debated while other times they are feverishly ticking in the background.
- September 16
Broken Ballots: Why the U.S. Electoral and Political Party System No Longer Works and What We Can Do to Repair It. Presenter: Steffen Schmidt, professor of political science at ISU
- September 23
Slavery, Its Legacy and Civil Rights. Presenter: William Morris, descendent of slaves and a slave owner, member of a family with a long history in Civil Rights, and a lawyer
- September 30
The Evolving Role of News Media in Presidential Campaigns. Presenter: Kim Smith, professor, Greenlee School of Journalism and Communications at ISU
- October 7
History of U.S. Political Parties. Presenter: George McJimsey, emeritus professor of history and chair (1992-2002) of the Department of History at ISU
- October 14
The Womens Suffrage Movement in Iowa and Beyond. Presenter: Suzanne Caswell is organizing a reenactment of the Oct. 29, 1908 Womens Suffrage Parade in Boone and is a researcher, writer, and editor for the Boone County Historical Society.
- October 21
Political Activists Panel. A panel of Republican and Democratic presidential campaign directors and chairpersons
- October 28
Religion and American Political Campaigns. Presenter: Kimberly Conger, assistant professor of political science at ISU
- November 4
International Trade and American Politics—Past and Present. Presenter: Dennis Starleaf, professor emeritus of economics and chair (1984-1994) of the Department of Economics at ISU
11. Calligraphy 2008: Spencerian Script
Lettering Elegance with Sweeping Flourishes
Instructor: Mary Lou Powers
Tuesdays 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Eight weeks, Sept. 16-Nov. 4
Northcrest Community, Green Room
Class limit 15
Come, savor the aura of antiquity by learning vintage Spencerian Script. Ushered in during the Golden Age of Penmanship from 1850-1925, this elegant style resulted in possibly the most elaborate penmanship ever scripted by the human hand! If there is a desire somewhere within you to write with beautiful, flowing script, this class will provide that key to the door of the past. In a one-on-one workshop atmosphere, you will achieve a start to distinctive penmanship that people have admired for over 100 years. The $75 registration fee includes $15 for supplies. Questions may be directed to Mary Lou Powers, 515-292-8824, or jazzyletters@yahoo.com.
After graduating from ISU in interior design/art education, Mary Lou Powers traveled the world as an international flight attendant with American Airlines. She studied calligraphy at Iowa State University and Cerritos College in California. She earned a Certificate of Calligraphy at California State University at Long Beach. Her work has been published and has received many awards. She is currently doing commissions in calligraphy.
12. Voyages of Discovery: Copernicus to the Big Bang
Instructor: Sam Wormley
Wednesdays 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
Eight weeks, Sept. 17-Nov. 5
Reiman Family Ballroom, ISU Alumni Center
Class limit 60
In 1543, Nicolas Copernicus published On the Revolutions of Heavenly Spheres, which began the first of three revolutions in cosmology. This is where we begin our eight-week course, learning about some of the major players, discovering the unfolding universe, and making the case for modern cosmology.
Specific topics to be covered include:
- Nicolas Copernicus—the Ptolemaic System and the Copernican Principle
- Tycho & Kepler—the Science of Observation, the Kepler’s Three Laws MU21 and Harmonies
of the World Cosmos #3
- Isaac Newton & the Kepler Problem—Kepler Problem MU22, Rise of the Mechanical Universe, Inertia (Galileo) MU4
- Miraculous Year (1905)—The beginnings of Relativity, the Beginnings of the Quantum Mechanics, and from Kepler to Einstein MU25
- Hubble and the Expanding Universe—Mysteries of Deep Space: To the Edge of the Universe, When we look out in space, we look back in time, and No Center
- Runaway Universe—Type Ia Supernovae, Dark Energy, Dark Matter
- Black Holes are Major Players—Monster of the Milky Way and galactic interactions
- The Big Bang: Putting all the Pieces Together—Origins: Back to the Beginning, WMAP: Foundations of the Big Bang theory, and A Universe Hospitable to Life—What’s Our Place?
Sam Wormley is an adjunct professor of astronomy teaching at Marshalltown Community College.
13. Charles Darwin—His Life
Instructor: Laurent Hodges
Wednesdays 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Six weeks for two hours, Sept. 17, 24; Oct. 1, 8, 22; and Nov. 5
Reiman Family Ballroom, ISU Alumni Center
Class limit 35
2009 will be the “Year of Darwin,” marking his 200th birthday and the 150th anniversary of the publication of his seminal work, The Origin of Species. This course will focus on Darwin’s very ordinary yet remarkable life, the development of his main ideas, his numerous books, his family, his close colleagues, and his main critics. Topics to be covered include:
- Darwin’s family and early life
- Sir Charles Lyell, geologist; Voyage of the Beagle
- Joseph Hooker, botanist; early work on transmutation
- Thomas Henry Huxley
- The origin of The Origin of Species
- Alfred Russel Wallace
- Criticisms of Darwinism
- Darwin’s later work and reputation
Laurent Hodges is professor emeritus of physics at Iowa State University. He has an A.B. in chemistry and physics and a Ph.D. in physics from Harvard University. In 39 years at ISU he taught physics, environmental studies, and solar architecture courses and carried out research in condensed matter physics, environmental physics, and solar energy. He is the author of the textbook Environmental Pollution.
14. An Introduction to Native Plants of the Midwest Region
Instructor: Bill Boon
Wednesdays 1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Eight weeks, Sept. 17-Nov. 5
Lepke Room, ISU Foundation
Class limit 40
This is a fun class that will be primarily an outdoor experience at one of the most beautiful times of the year. Participants will learn to recognize native plants and grasses by understanding their botanical structure and where they are normally found growing in the landscape. The first class will be at the ISU Foundation and will be a PowerPoint and chalkboard presentation. The remaining seven classes will be field trips to prairies, woodlands, and the ISU campus. Ledges State Park (15 miles) and Doolittle prairie (south of Story City) will be the locations furthest from Ames. Students will need to provide their own transportation to the various sites to be visited. The book Nature’s Heartland by Boon and Groe (now out of print) will be used by the instructor. It is available at the public library. The CD by the same name may be purchased from the instructor for $40 (purchase is optional). Questions may be directed to Bill Boon, 515-232-4392.
Bill Boon taught at Iowa State University for 25 years and is a professor emeritus in landscape architecture. He has written Nature’s Heartland, a book covering native plants of the Midwest, which received the National Arbor Day Award in 1994. He has presented speeches and workshops for the past 40 years and has given numerous talks on motivation, humor, and garden design in cities throughout the country.
15. Bridge—The Heart Series
Instructor: Andy Terry
Mondays 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Eight weeks, Sept. 15-Nov. 3
Northcrest Community, Fireside Room
Class limit 24
In the American Contract Bridge curriculum, the Heart series of lessons comes third. Defensive play is a major topic, but bidding and play from previous lessons are also revisited. Students who have taken more than one of these instructional series often rate Hearts as the best. In addition to the course fee, there will be a $15 fee to be paid to the instructor to cover the cost of the text.
16. Bridge—The Club Series
Instructor: Andy Terry
Wednesdays 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Eight weeks, Sept. 17-Nov. 5
Northcrest Community, Fireside Room
Class limit 24
Just as clubs is the lowest suit in bridge, so the Club series of lessons is an introduction to bridge for those who have not played before or for those who have played a very limited amount of bridge and want to go back to the beginning. It includes the mechanics of the game, scoring, suit and no trump bidding, and the take-out double. Upon completion of this course students will be able to play “party” bridge well. In addition to the course fee, there will be a $15 fee to be paid to the instructor to cover the cost of the text.
17. Bridge—No Trump
Instructor: Andy Terry
Fridays 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Eight weeks, Sept. 19-Nov. 7
Northcrest Community, Fireside Room
Class limit 24
In this eight-week course, we will be dealing with advanced offensive and defensive aspects of bidding, including the opponent’s interfering bids, aggressive defensive bidding, and finding the correct final contract. There will be discussions on advanced techniques dealing with play of the hand, opening leads, signaling, and aggressive defense and squeeze plays. Students will play 128 deals during the course and will learn the mechanicsand strategy of advanced contract bridge. Advanced bridge conventions such as Michaels, Unusual 2NT, Cue bidding, Cappelletti, and others will be taught. Participants should have taken the Spades course or have done extensive bridge playing.
Andy Terry is a computer analyst for ISU. He is an accredited teacher and certified club director of the American Contract Bridge League.
18. History of Iowa State Athletics
Instructor: Tom Kroeschell
Thursdays 9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Eight weeks, Sept. 18-Nov. 6
Auditorium, Jacobson Athletic Building
Class limit 75
This course will span from the creation of the Athletics Department in the 1890s and cover
the breadth of Iowa State athletics to the present. Included will be ISU athletics role in the rise of Iowa State University and its performance throughout major changes, World War I, World War II, and the proliferation of radio and television. Topics include:
- Early evolution of intercollegiate athletics at ISU
- Creation of athletics infrastructure, 1900-1923
- Athletics achievements, 1900-1939
- World War II era
- Post–war struggles
- Rise of the Big Eight conference
- Television and TV revenue
- Athletics in the electronic age
Tom Kroeschell graduated from Drake University in 1982 and worked in athletics communication at Drake and Northwestern University before coming to Iowa State in 1985. In 1993 he was named director of athletics communication for Iowa State.
19. America's Music
Instructor: Harry Weiss
Wednesdays 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Six weeks, Sept. 10-Oct. 15
The Lodge at Ashworth, West Des Moines
Class limit 30
This class will be offered at the Lodge at Ashworth, 909 Ashworth Rd., West Des Moines. This course is NOT restricted to residents of the Lodge of Ashworth; anyone interested may enroll. The United States has a rich history of popular music from marching bands, minstrel shows, vaudeville, musical theater, dance bands, and jazz. This class will touch on some of the history and development of America’s popular music, primarily during the first half of the 20th Century. We will skip over the swing era (i.e. the 1930s) since that was covered in an earlier class. We will end up with the interplay between pop standards and jazz classics. The titles for the individual presentations include:
- Journey to Jazz: In the Beginning, 1985-1927
Early vaudeville, popular music and jazz
- Jazz is Where You Find It: 1924-1930
1920s on-site recordings of obscure dance and jazz bands
- Hot Jazz: 1899-1920s
Vaudeville, Blues, Rags, and Honky-Tonk
- The Melodies Linger On
The music that got us through World War II
- Ol’Blue Eyes: A Taste of Sinatra
A retrospective of Frank Sinatra’s musical career
- Pop into Jazz
Jazz musicians make jazz classics from pop standard
Harry Weiss is a ISU professor emeritus of engineering mechanics and mathematics. He retired from ISU in 1989. His jazz interest dates back to the 1940s when he started collecting jazz music. He now owns about 2,300 CDs, most of which are jazz.
The Lodge of Ashworth is located at 909 Ashworth Road. From I-235 take the 8th Street exit. Turn south on 8th St./73rd St. to the four-way stop. Turn right on Ashworth Road.
20. Listening to Music Beyond the Sound
Instructor: Homer Gartz
Thursdays 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Six weeks, Sept. 11-Oct. 16
The Theater at Wesley Acres, Des Moines
This course will be offered at Wesley Acres in Des Moines, 3520 Grand Avenue. This course is NOT restricted to residents of Wesley Acres; anyone interested may enroll.
How do you listen to music, and why do you like or dislike a particular piece? The goals of this course are to improve appreciation and understanding of music through guided listening and to provide pleasure and challenge for listeners at every level of musical experience. Class procedure will include lecture, structured listening to a vast array of music (that of Mozart, Brahms,Wagner, Shostakovich, Copland, Stravinsky, Dvorak, Holst, plus Stan Kenton, Maynard Ferguson, and Miles Davis to name a few), and discussion of reactions and preferences. CDs will be primarily classical music with some piano and jazz, along with a sampling of numerous other genres. Assignments for enriched listening will be available each week.
Someone said, “Music is what feelings sound like.” BASIC listening is for 1) overall sound, 2) mood and emotion, 3) instrumentation and orchestration. BEYOND study helps you focus on 1) melody, 2) rhythm, 3) harmony, 4) tempo, 5) dynamics, 6) form, and 7) style.
Homer Gartz was director of Ames Public Schools Band (41 years) and Ames Municipal Band (26 years). His undergraduate and graduate studies, with an emphasis on education and performance (trombone and piano) were done at the University of Northern Iowa, Drake, and the University of Iowa. He has extensive musical experience as an educator, conductor, performer, and adjudicator at local, district, state, and national levels.
Wesley Acres is located at 3520 Grand Avenue. From I-235, take the 42nd street exit and go south on 42nd. Turn left (east) on Grand Avenue. Turn right (south) at the first entrance to Wesley Acres. You may park anywhere that isn’t marked as “Reserved” or “No Parking.” Enter the building at the green canopy. Proceed straight ahead and take the hallway to the right. The theater is across from the dining room.
21. Geology—Mountains, Basins, Geysers, Hot Springs
Instructor: Carl Vondra
Thursdays 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Seven weeks, March 31-May 12
Reiman Family Ballrom, ISU Alumni Center
...plus 13-day field trip to South Dakota and Wyoming, July 11-23, 2009
The College for Seniors is again offering a special two-part course consisting of lectures followed by an optional field trip to South Dakota and Wyoming. The focus of the trip will be the geology of Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. We are taking reservations this fall semester because plans must be confirmed for the field excursion by February. The maximum number of travelers for the trip is 35 and the minimum is 20.
Lectures
The seven lectures are open to any College for Seniors member. The geology and geologic history of the mountains and intermontane basins of Wyoming will be discussed and illustrated. The focus of the course will be the Badlands, Yellowstone, and Grand Teton National Parks, which are well known for their spectacular geology as well as scenery. The fee for the lectures will be $55.
Field Trip, July 11-23, 2009
The optional field trip is open only to those who have participated in the lectures. This will be a 13-day trip to the national parks and monuments and the museums of the region studied. The cost of the excursion is $2,500 based on double occupancy. An additional $1,100 will be charged for travelers requesting single accommodations. Included in the price of the excursion are: motor coach transportation, lodging, and entrance fees for the parks and museums. Most continental breakfasts and boxed lunches are also included with the exception of the last day of travel. Evening meals are at your expense. A $200 deposit is required in order to make your reservation. Final payment will be due on Feb. 2, 2009. You must be in good physical condition to take this trip.
Itinerary For July 11-23 Excursion
- Day 1 Ames to Valentine, Neb., with a visit
to Ashfall Fossil State Park, Royal, Neb.
- Day 2 Valentine to Rapid City, S.D.,
via Badlands National Park
- Day 3 Rapid City to Hot Springs, S.D.,
via Mt. Rushmore National Memorial and a visit
to the Hot Springs Mammoth Site
- Day 4 Hot Springs to Sheridan, Wyo., via Devil’s Tower National Monument and a tour of the Wyodak Coal Mine near Gillette, Wyo.
- Day 5 Sheridan to Cody, Wyo., via the Big Horn Mountains and a visit to the Buffalo Bill Museum and the Whitney Gallery of Western Art
- Day 6 Cody to West Yellowstone, Mont.,
via Yellowstone Canyon, Yellowstone National Park
- Day 7 Lower, Middle and Upper Geyser Basins,
Yellowstone National Park
- Day 8 West Yellowstone to Gardiner, Mont.,
via Norris Geyser Basin and Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park
- Day 9 Gardiner to Jackson, Wyo.,
via Tower Falls and the West Thumb
Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park
- Day 10 Jackson to Riverton, Wyo.,
via Grand Teton National Park
- Day 11 Riverton to Chadron, Neb.,
with a visit to Ft. Robinson State Park
and the Trailside Museum
- Day 12 Chadron to Lincoln, Neb.,
via the Sand Hills
- Day 13 Lincoln to Ames, Ia., with a visit to
the University of Nebraska State Museum
Carl Vondra is emeritus professor of geology and distinguished professor in liberal arts and sciences at Iowa State; former director of the ISU Geology Field Station; and was chair of the ISU Department of Geological and Atmospheric Sciences from 1991-1997. He has conducted research projects in Europe, Africa, and Asia.
COMPUTER CLASSES
All computer courses will meet for four weeks. Classes will be conducted in the new ISU Alumni Center. Computer instruction is on PCs running the Windows XP operating system. The Beginning class will use Word 2003 and the Intermediate class will use Word 2003 and Excel 2003. If you have the new 2007 versions of Word and Excel, which are quite different, please wait until next semester to take a class.
It is important that you have access to a computer between classes to complete lessons and practice new skills.
22. Introduction to Computers
Instructors: Lois Kapfer and Belinda Lyons
Tuesdays and Wednesdays 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
Four weeks, Oct. 14-Nov. 5
Horton Multipurpose Conference Room, ISU Alumni Center
Does your computer scare you? This eight-lesson class is for those who have access to a computer, but have used it very little or not at all. Classes meet twice a week for four weeks. Topics include:
- Moving the mouse and using the mouse buttons
- Using programs that are on everyone’s computer
(Games, Paint, and WordPad) to become familiar with computer terms and learn to use menus, buttons, and icons
- Writing a letter and saving it as a file
- Using the Internet
23. Beginning Computer (using Word 2003)
Instructors: Lowell Mathison
Tuesdays and Wednesdays 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Four weeks, Oct. 14-Nov. 5
Horton Multipurpose Conference Room, ISU Alumni Center
This class is designed for individuals who have mastered the skills of moving and clicking the mouse and want to learn more of the capabilities of computers. Classes meet twice a week for four weeks. Topics include:
- Using word processing to create documents (letters, minutes, and lists)
- Using menus and toolbars to change the appearance of text and documents; delete,
move, and copy text; and check spelling
- Creating and organizing files and folders
- Accessing the Internet and surfing the World Wide Web
- Sending and receiving e-mail
24. Intermediate Computer (using Word and Excel 2003)
Instructor: JoAnn Brown
Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Four weeks, Oct. 14-Nov. 5
Horton Multipurpose Conference Room, ISU Alumni Center
This class is designed for individuals who have had experience with the skills listed for Beginning Computer. You will become more proficient in using your computer, and you will also learn to create spreadsheets.If you have not mastered the Beginning Computer skills, or if you are in doubt as to which class to take, please register for a Beginning Computer course. Classes meet twice a week for four weeks.
Topics include:
- Review of beginning computer skills
- Understanding the operating system and customizing it to meet your needs
- Organizing and managing files and folders
- Using word processing formatting capabilities to create attractive documents
- Creating and formatting spreadsheets to keep track of common financial activities and to create simple databases
- Web surfing and printing Web pages
- Sending and receiving e-mail attachments
25. Exploring the Internet
Instructor: JoAnn Brown
Tuesdays 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Four weeks, Oct. 14-Nov. 4
Horton Multipurpose Conference Room, ISU Alumni Center
In this four-lesson course you will expand your knowledge of the Internet using Internet Explorer You will use Google, narrow search results, save favorite websites, and print from a Web page. The class will search for information to plan a trip and learn to paste the information into a word processing document. Classes meet once a week for four weeks. Participants must be proficient in using the mouse and have had some experience using a word processing program such as Microsoft Word.
Computer Instructors
JoAnn Brown retired from ISU after 10 years as a secretary in the College of Education. She has taught College for Seniors computer classes for several semesters and is the computer classes coordinator.
Lowell Mathison worked 36 years for ISU at the Ames Laboratory’s Environment, Safety, and Health Group and has worked with computers in one form or another since 1966. Today, his interests are with computers and digital photography.
Belinda Lyons retired from teaching kindergarten and primary–age children in the Ames schools. She began working with computers in her elementary classroom and has continued the interest as a retirement hobby.
Lois Kapfer, a retired kindergarten teacher, has been assisting with College for Seniors
computer classes for several semesters.
If you have computer course questions, call JoAnn Brown at 515-232-1610, daytime or evening.
Ames Class Locations
- The ISU Alumni Center is located at 420 Beach Avenue at the Iowa State Center. Parking is available in the ISU Center parking lot section A2. Handicap parking is available on both the east and west side (Beach Ave.) of the Alumni Center. Most classes will be held in the Reiman Family Ballroom, which is on the 2nd floor.
- Northcrest Community is located at 1801 20th Street, Ames.
- ISU Foundation is located at 2505 University Blvd. The driveway is the first one south of the entrance to Gateway Center Hotel. There is an ISU Foundation sign at the driveway, but the building is not visible from University Blvd.
- Green Hills Retirement Community is located at 2200 Hamilton Drive. From University Blvd., turn right on Green Hills Drive and follow Green Hills Drive to Hamilton Drive.
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