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Lifelong Learning Offices have moved to White Hall, Room 214

P.O. Box 5000 Shepherdstown, WV 25443

(304) 876-5135 Fax: (304) 876-5390

krice@shepherd.edu www.shepherd.edu/lifelonglearning

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The Lifelong Learning Program at

Shepherd University is a volunteer

member-driven program dedicated

to offering stimulating academic

courses and activities to the

community.

Membership in Shepherd

University’s Lifelong Learning

Program is open to all mature

adults. We encourage you to

become a member today.

Membership Options:

Silver Member: Annual Fee is $85:

Includes the Brown Bag Luncheon

Lectures and discounts on tours.

Enrollment fees apply.

Gold Member $325: All-inclusive

membership for one year. Includes

all enrollment fees, all lectures,

discounts on tours, free parking

decal for lots on East and West

Campus with access to shuttle bus,

free Scarborough Library card, and

invitations to special events.

Spouses and domestic partners are

eligible to join for an additional

$175.

One-Time Trial Offer: For all new

participants that have not taken

any lifelong learning courses, you

are eligible to take classes for $99

per course for one semester

without paying the membership

fee. This introductory offer is not

available to former students.

Some of the courses require

students to obtain books or

material essential to the class. Four

Season’s Bookstore is offering our

students a 15% discount on books.

Mention the Shepherd University

Lifelong Learning Program to

receive a discount. (Does not apply

to texts needed for Great Books or

Great Decisions courses.)

DO YOU MISS TEACHING? The

Shepherd University Lifelong

Learning Program is looking for

course instructors. The program is

an academic cooperative that

provides mature adults with

opportunities for intellectual

development, cultural stimulation,

and social interaction. Shepherd

University’s Lifelong Learning

educational program is centered on

classes developed and taught by

volunteers who share their time

and knowledge.

Share your passion.

Inspire others to learn and

explore.

Interact and engage with peers

and community members.

Help develop innovative,

interesting, and compelling

learning experiences.

Join a national movement of

adult learners in West Virginia.

To become an instructor, please

contact Karen Rice, Director of

Continuing Education and Lifelong

Learning at (304) 876-5135 or

krice@shepherd.edu.

If you are enrolled in the Shepherd

University Lifelong Learning

Program and wish to park your

vehicle on campus, it is necessary

to purchase a decal from the

Shepherd University Police

Department. The purchased decal

will permit you to park in specified

areas on campus while attending

class. It is to be affixed on the

outside back window of your

vehicle and is valid until August 1,

2017. Those vehicles parked on

campus without a decal may

receive a parking ticket. To

purchase a decal, complete an

application (one per vehicle), bring

it with your vehicle registration,

driver’s license, and payment to

Shepherd University Police

Department, Moler Hall, 133

Campus Hill Drive (West Campus),

during office hours. The cost is $35

for the year. This will allow parking

in the following lots on campus: A-

Lot, King Street, F-Lot, G-Lot, H-Lot.

The Pan Tran shuttle bus picks up

riders in the H- Lot between Dunlop

and Printz Residence Halls, and G-

Mission

Membership

Required Textbooks

Instructors

Parking

FALL 2016 LIFELONG LEARNING SCHEDULE OF CLASSES Lot at the Frank Center adjacent to

the Wellness Center and stops in

front of the Erma Ora Byrd Nursing

Hall and the Student Center on the

East Campus.

If the University is on break,

holiday, it is after the hours of 5:00

p.m., or a weekend, free parking is

available in many of the

faculty/staff/student parking lots.

There are exceptions such as

graduation or home football

games.

The Town of Shepherdstown offers

free parking at any town parking

meter, in addition to the

handicapped designated

spaces, for vehicles displaying a

handicapped placard/or license

plates.

GET THE NEW PASSPORT APP ON YOUR SMART PHONE. Shepherdstown has made parking simpler. Download the free Passport Mobile Parking app at https://ppprk.com/park/ and receive parking alerts and extend the amount of time on your meter from your phone.

The Shepherd University Lifelong

Learning Program is looking for

volunteers to be class assistants.

Class assistants help the instructors

to ensure that announcements are

made, attendance is taken and

hand-outs are distributed. Class

assistants are essential to the

smooth functioning of the Lifelong

Learning Program and enjoy the

benefit of becoming better

acquainted with both instructors

and fellow class participants. If you

would like to volunteer to be a class

assistant in one or more of your

classes, please contact Karen Rice

at 304-876-5135 or

krice@shepherd.edu. Thank you

for volunteering!

Lifelong Learning classes will be cancelled if the University is closed. Should an extreme weather emergency or power or water failure warrant the closing of offices and/or canceling or altering the schedule of classes and events by the President, then public notification will be made via Shepherd Web, switchboard, Rave text-messaging system, and area media. Radio and television stations carrying emergency announcements include: WEPM (1340 AM), WKMZ (95.9 FM), WLTF (97.5 FM), WRNR (740 AM), Martinsburg; WMRE (1550 AM), WUSQ (102.5 FM), WFQX (99.3 FM), WKSI (98.3 FM), WINC (92.5 FM), Winchester; WDHC (1010 AM, 92.9 FM), Berkeley Springs; WJEJ (1240 AM), WWMD (104.7 FM), WHAG-TV Ch. 25, Hagerstown; West Virginia Public Radio; and WUSA-TV Ch. 9, Washington, D.C. Announcements of emergency plans will also be available by calling 304-876-5000 or on the Web at www.shepherd.edu or by signing up for the Rave text-messaging notification system at www.shepherd.edu/university/rave/.

For further information regarding the Shepherd University Lifelong Learning Program, please contact: Karen M. Rice Director of Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning Shepherd University (304) 876-5135 krice@shepherd.edu www.shepherd.edu/lifelonglearning

Receive a 15% discount on books obtained through Four Seasons Bookstore in Shepherdstown. Mention the Lifelong Learning Program at Shepherd University.

For information about instructors teaching courses this semester, visit us online at www.shepherd.edu/lifelonglearning

Investment Club Investing in the stock market can be intimidating - how to differentiate between the different types of securities, investing styles and trading strategies, analyzing market data, financials, and know when to act? For beginners, this can be especially daunting. Financial planners and brokers are good sources of advice, but if you are interested in learning about the stock market and how to take control of your money, an investment club may be worth considering. Those individuals interested in forming an investment club, please contact Terry Adams at 703-821-8155.

Information

Volunteers

Interest Groups

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Knitting Group Join other knitters for some relaxed time, connecting with others as we stitch our way through projects. Bring any project to work on. Expert help available too, though this isn’t instruction, rather an opportunity to share with others who enjoy knitting, learn from each other, help each other and just enjoy our craft and good conversation. Not sure what to knit? Bring your yarn and we’ll help you find a project. Any questions? Call Susan Wolcott at 301.766.4543 or email spwknits@gmail.com.

Visit D.C. Interest Group Are you interested in exploring cultural activities in D.C. on a periodic basis? The Visit D.C. Interest Group proposes to travel to Washington, D.C. primarily by MARC train on a weekday to experience cultural activities. Initially the focus will be on visiting low or no cost exhibits at the many museums in D.C. but could be expanded to plays and concerts depending on interest and distance from transit. If interested, please contact Steve Ayraud at salias1@mac.com.

Opera Interest Group Do you enjoy listening to the Metropolitan Opera? Have you ever wanted to try just a taste of live opera? Would you like to see opera live in HD without traveling to New York City or even Washington, D.C? Join this opera interest group for matinee MET opera performances in HD at the Majestic Theater at Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, PA. This group will carpool to Gettysburg and back for these fabulous performances. Dress is casual and great seats are easily available. The first performance of the 2016-17 season

begins on October 8th with Richard Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde at 12:00 p.m. Tickets are $23 for seniors. For more information, contact Dotti Mozden at dotmozden@yahoo.com Interest groups are an integral part of lifelong learning programs, providing opportunities to learn and socialize outside the classroom. Types of groups could include hiking, reading, sewing, dancing, photography, to name a few. We would like to incorporate interest groups in the Shepherd University Lifelong Learning Program. If you would like to volunteer to facilitate an interest group, please contact Karen Rice at 304-876-5135 or krice@shepherd.edu.

A White Historian Reads Black History As a 15-year-old during the Civil Rights Movement, Susan Strasser picketed Woolworth’s in her hometown in support of the sit-ins at lunch counters in the South, and stood on the National Mall to hear Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. describe a dream that was hers, too. Today, in response to the murders at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, SC, and to #BlackLivesMatter, Strasser seeks to use her skills as a prize-winning historian to address issues of contemporary racism. Strasser, Richards Professor of American History Emerita at the University of Delaware, states “I asked myself what I could do to help confront the ongoing crisis of racial violence and white supremacy in the U.S.”

“And I realized that I could contribute my skills as a historian. Looking at history forces us to be honest with ourselves in ways we otherwise wouldn’t.” The New Yorker has praised Strasser for “retrieving what history discards: the taken-for-granted minutiae of everyday life.” “A White Historian Reads Black History,” will focus on lynching, race riots, and housing segregation in the future. Instructor: Susan Strasser, Ph.D. Date: Wednesday, September 14 Location: Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education, Multipurpose Room Time: 12:30 – 2:00 PM Cost: free

Confused About Medicare? Come learn the Medicare alphabet of parts A, B, C, and D. Detailed descriptions will be discussed for each part, eligibility, and how it applies to you or someone in your family. Handouts will also be available. Instructor: Judith Marshall Date: Wednesday, September 21 Location: Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education, Multipurpose Room Time: 12:30 – 2:00 PM Cost: free to public

Making Sense of the Social Security Process and Getting the Most from Your Benefits You will learn: • How to make the Social Security process easier • How to determine your benefits • How to unscramble the alphabet soup of Social Security terms • How Social Security and Medicare are connected • When to apply for retirement benefits

Brown Bag Luncheon Lectures

FALL 2016 LIFELONG LEARNING SCHEDULE OF CLASSES Instructor: Judith Marshall Date: Wednesday, September 28 Location: Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education, Multipurpose Room Time: 12:30 – 2:00 PM Cost: free to public

Women in a Frontier Army Post and Western Expansion during the late 1800s This lecture will look at the role women played in establishing the western frontier along the Santa Fe Trail in the late 1800s specifically in relationship to life on army posts along the trail. Emphasis will be placed on the cultural norms during the Victorian era, and how women overcame obstacles to help build the western United States. Their clothing, social values, daily chores, hardships, and points of views will be included in the discussion. Instructor: Kathleen Corpus, Ph.D. Date: Wednesday, October 5 Location: Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education, Multipurpose Room Time: 12:30 – 2:00 PM Cost: $15; members – free

C&O Canal – A National Park in Our Backyard Many people don't realize they have the ninth-most visited National Park in the nation in their own backyard - the C&O Canal National Historical Park. Join C&O Canal Trust Board Chair Mike Mitchell to learn what makes this park so popular. Explore the history of the canal's construction, its role in the Civil War, and how it became a National Park. Mitchell will describe current-day challenges facing the C&O Canal National Historical Park in the wake of budget cuts and how the activities of the C&O Canal Trust, the official

non-profit partner of the national park, are helping to preserve this important natural resource. The C&O Canal Trust works to raise funds to preserve the Park for future generations and to broaden support through programs that highlight the Park’s historical, natural and cultural heritage and recreational opportunities. Instructor: Michael Mitchell Date: Wednesday, October 12 Location: Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education, Multipurpose Room Time: 12:30 – 2:00 PM Cost: $15; members – free

Girls Resiliency Project Thinking Outside the Girl Box (Ohio University Press, 2014) is a true story about a remarkable youth development program in rural West Virginia. Based on twelve years of field research with adolescent girls--and adults who devoted their lives to working with them--Thinking Outside the Girl Box reveals what is possible when young people are challenged to build on their strengths, speak and be heard, and engage critically with their world. Co-authors Linda Spatig and Layne Amerikaner trace the life of the Lincoln County Girls' Resiliency Program (GRP), a grassroots, community-based community non-profit aimed at helping girls identify strengths, become active decision makers, and advocate for social change. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, the GRP flourished. Its accomplishments were extraordinary: girls recorded CDs, published poetry, conducted action research, opened a coffeehouse, performed an original play, and held political rallies at West Virginia's State Capitol. The organization won national awards, and funding flowed in. Today, the

organization is nonexistent. Thinking Outside the Girl Box raises pointed questions about how to define effectiveness and success in community-based programs and provides practical insights for anyone working with youth. The book tells the story of an innovative program determined to challenge the small, disempowering "boxes" girls and women are so often expected to live in. Instructor: Linda Spatig Date: Wednesday, October 19 Location: Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education, Multipurpose Room Time: 12:30 – 2:00 PM Cost: $15; members – free

Boosting Happiness: 3 Simple, Evidence-Based Methods Research on psychological well-being suggests that many individuals can achieve noticeable improvements in their levels of positive emotion, including happiness, and decrease negative emotions as well. This presentation will provide you with all the information you need to try three relatively simple exercises. If you are willing to invest a bit of time and emotional energy into these exercises, it is likely to pay off for you! It will also include information about the research behind the exercises, for those who are interested, hands-on demonstrations, and time for discussion and questions. Instructor: Anne Murtagh, Ph.D. Date: Wednesday, October 26 Location: Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education, Multipurpose Room Time: 12:30 – 2:00 PM Cost: $15; members – free

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Growing Up in Wartime Britain A lot has been written about World War II, but the social implications of the war and its impact on the resident population of the country is seldom discussed. War was declared in September 1939 when I was 5 years old in Britain. In preparation for the outbreak of war, I was sent to live with my grandparents and two aunts in a remote village in Wales. I will endeavor to outline the effects of wartime on all the aspects of everyday life from transportation to rationing to growing food in allotments all over Britain. Nightly bombing raid by the Luftwaffe became a fact of life, and had an effect on morale, both positive and negative. Black marketers would offer scarce goods under-the-counter and the use of private vehicles was severely constrained due to petrol rationing. As a child, this was an exciting time, with soldiers on maneuvers in the countryside, aircraft identified in the sky, and the arrival of the GIs and their effect on local life. Instructor: Jim Bowen, D.V.M. Date: Wednesday, November 2 Location: Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education, Multipurpose Room Time: 12:30 – 2:00 PM Cost: $15; members – free

Area 51 – The Ultimate Hashtag In 2013, public media reported that the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) had officially acknowledged the secret US test site known as “Area 51”. The official reference—in a document released under the Freedom of Information Act after 8 years of agonizing soul searching—was part of a declassified, fifteen year old internal history of the U-2

spy plane. The secrecy surrounding the site is the stuff of legend and raw meat for the conspiracy theorists among us. Names closely associated with Area 51 by the cult media include Groom Lake, Nellis AFB, Nevada Test Site and, of course, Roswell (which, incidentally, is in New Mexico, nearly 1000 miles away). Testing of the then super-secret U-2 spy plane was purposely conducted in such a way that observers could not identify it. Not surprisingly, then many people saw “unidentified flying objects”...literally. U-2 testing was but one of a series of “flying object” tests conducted in or around the area, allegedly starting with balloons. Subsequent test programs—which might have included the SR-71 “blackbird,” and the F-117 stealth fighter—gave continued life to the story. Joe Markowitz—a CIA veteran who had no personal association whatsoever with any of the programs—will lead a spirited discussion that will tell you less than you already think you know about Area 51. But, you may learn some interesting things about conspiracy buffs, and why logic alone cannot disabuse them of their beliefs. Instructor: Joe Markowitz, Ph.D. Date: Wednesday, November 9 Location: Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education, Multipurpose Room Time: 12:30 – 2:00 PM Cost: $15; members – free

Wine & Dine in the Community at 4 Local Restaurants We are excited to offer an accessible, in-depth wine education series, whilst also showcasing some of our community’s best restaurants. Each class will be in the form of a guided wine dinner, with the cuisine and pairings focusing on a particular wine region. Our instructor, Konrad Turnbull, has worked, professionally, in all areas of the wine industry for years, from consulting to importing boutique wines into the United States. Dinner 1: Bistro 112, Theme: French, Date: Thursday, September 15th Dinner 2: Domestic, Theme: West Coast US, Date: Thursday, October 13th Dinner 3: Town Run Brewing, Theme: East Coast/Local, Date: Thursday, November 10th Dinner 4: Alfredo’s Mediterranean Cafe (Charles Town), Theme: Spanish, Date: Wednesday, December 7th Time: 6:00 PM Cost: $50 per person for each restaurant payable at the door Contact: Karen Rice at (304) 876-5135 to reserve a space.

Special Events

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Lunch Social in the Dining Hall Meet fellow Lifelong Learning members at the Dining Hall and bring a friend who might want to join the Lifelong Learning Program at Shepherd University. Enjoy a special presentation by the campus dietitian, Jennifer Miller on Vitamin D. For many reasons, people aren’t getting enough Vitamin D to stay healthy. Learn what steps you can take to end the Vitamin D deficiency. You may choose from the salad bar, hot items line, or create your own pizza or omelet. Cost per person is $7.50 and includes beverages. Date: Monday, September 12 Location: Shepherd Dining Hall Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Cost: $7.50 – pay at the door

Shepherd University v. Glenville State College Football Game Join us for a tailgate party in the parking lot behind Ikenberry Hall and a Shepherd University football game as the Rams take on Glenville State College. ESPN will be streaming this event live. Date: Saturday, October 8 Location: Parking Lot B, behind Ikenberry Hall. Time: 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. tailgate; 12:00 noon – football game Cost: Tailgate $10; football tickets are $25 for reserved seats; $10 at the gate (no seat guaranteed) Call Karen Rice, 304-876-5135 to participate.

Finding Your Money Mind Have you ever made money decisions you’ve regretted and then repeated the same mistake again? Perhaps you are just one of those people who avoids talking about money altogether. We understand that decisions around money can be uncomfortable altogether, especially when you have to make them with loved ones. We each have a dominant money mind that shapes our thinking every time we make a financial decision. While each of us has some aspects of all three – Fear, Commitment, Happiness – we will revert to our dominate money mind when faced with important financial decisions. This interactive event will give you a totally unique view on money and your relationship with money and important life relationships. We will conduct an engaging exercise that will fundamentally change the way you interact with your advisor and finances. You will leave empowered and may be shocked or surprised at your partner’s choices and priorities. It will open up a new dialogue with your families. Please join Rob Hoxton, Managing Director of United Capital for this opportunity to change the way you think about your finances forever. Bring your smart device with you for the Find Your Money Mind exercise. Date: Thursday, September 22 Location: Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Cost: free to public; limited space available. Call Karen Rice, 304-876-

5135 to reserve a space. Reception following the event sponsored by the Shepherd University Foundation.

2016 Nobel Prizes Since 1901, the Nobel Prize has been honoring men and women from all corners of the globe for outstanding achievements in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, and for work in peace. The foundations for the prize were laid in 1895 when Alfred Nobel wrote his last will, leaving much of his wealth to the establishment of the Nobel Prize. Members of our faculty will discuss the importance of these Nobel Laureates’ works, the nature of the prize in that discipline, the past recipients, and the impact it has on the world – in layman’s terms. Date: Monday, October 17 Location: Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Cost: free to public; limited space available. Call Karen Rice, 304-876-5135 to reserve a space. Reception following the event sponsored by the Shepherd University Foundation.

Tours

President’s

Lecture Series

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Frick Museum-Pittsburgh, PA Killer Heels: High Fashion at the Frick Killer Heels explores fashion’s most provocative accessory. From 18th-century silk slippers to the glamorous stilettos on today’s runways and red carpets, the exhibition looks at the high-heeled shoe’s rich and varied history and its enduring place in our popular imagination. As fashion statement, fetish object, instrument of power, and outlet of artistic expression for both the designer and the wearer, throughout the ages the high-heeled shoe has gone through many shifts in style and symbolism. Deadly sharp stilettos, architecturally inspired wedges and platforms, and a number of artfully crafted shoes that defy categorization are featured among the selection of nearly 150 historic and contemporary heels on loan from designers, the renowned Brooklyn Museum costume collection housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Bata Shoe Museum, and others. Included among the many artists, designers, and fashion houses represented in Killer Heels are: Balenciaga, Manolo Blahnik, Chanel, Christian Dior, Fendi, Salvatore Ferragamo, Jean Paul Gaultier, Zaha Hadid, Iris van Herpen, X United Nude, Christian Louboutin, Alexander McQueen, Prada, and Roger Vivier. Date: Thursday, September 1 Time: 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Cost: $129; $115 for members; includes transportation, museum tour, and lunch

The Walters Art Museum Watch a Conservator at Work Art conservators are experienced professionals who receive extensive training in fine arts, art history, and chemistry. At the Walters Art Museum, conservators examine, analyze, and treat the collections, enhancing our understanding of art and the people who created it. They also select the best materials and environments for preservation, ensuring that the artwork survives for future generations. Conservation began at the Walters in 1934, making the museum's conservation lab one of the oldest in America. Today, there are four departments—paintings; objects; paper, rare books, and manuscripts; and science—which are known for training young professionals entering the field. Conservators collaborate with curators, educators, and other staff on exhibitions, research, and museum programs. They also provide expertise for national and international projects, such as training Iraqi conservators and consulting on the Dead Sea Scrolls. We will have a guided tour of the Walters Art Museum Conservation Lab by one of the museum conservators to witness conservation in action. There will also be time to explore the museum. Lunch is included in this tour. Date: Friday, September 9 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Cost: $129; $115 for members; includes transportation, museum tour, and lunch

Entler Hotel Tour & Lecture In 1983, the Historic Shepherdstown Museum was founded to preserve and display artifacts, furniture, and historic documents that might otherwise have been lost. The first floor of the museum holds the dining and sitting chambers. An invitation to a dinner at the Entler in honor of Colonel John Francis Hamtramck in 1847 sets the tone. Upstairs there is a room furnished as an old hotel bedroom. It is in this bedroom that the hotel’s resident ghost, William Payton Smith, is said to sometimes spend the night. Smith engaged in a duel in the summer of 1809 with a friend and was mortally wounded in the exchange of fire. He was brought to the Entler Hotel and died of his wounds in a few hours. Come tour the Entler Hotel with Eleanor Finn and hear these and other stories about the hotel. Date: Friday, September 23 Time: 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. Cost: $15; free to members Bring your lunch. We’ll bring the drinks and dessert.

Kentuck Knob Chalk Hill, PA Designed on a hexagonal module, Kentuck Knob is small one-story Usonian house. Usonian, meaning affordable for the average American, was a signature design of Frank Lloyd Wright. Both dramatic and serene, the house, located just below the crest of the hill, appears almost part of the mountain itself and stands 2,050 feet above sea level. The fully functional kitchen is

FALL 2016 LIFELONG LEARNING SCHEDULE OF CLASSES the architectural core of the home. Its walls of stone not only anchor the two wings of the house but they also rise to penetrate the horizontal line of the copper roof. An open floor plan, cantilevered overhangs and great expanses of glass effortlessly integrate the inside with the outside. Stretching to the east, just beyond the back terrace, is a breathtaking panorama of the Youghiogheny River Gorge and the beautiful Laurel Mountains highlands that surround it. Dine at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort for lunch. If time allows, we will stop at Fort Necessity, the opening battle site of the French and Indian War. Date: Friday, September 30 Time: 7:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Cost: $129; $115 for members; includes transportation, tour, and lunch

Archives Tour of the Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education The Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education is an archival research facility located on the campus of Shepherd University. Established in 2002, the center houses the papers of Senator Robert C. Byrd, Congressmen Harley O. Staggers, Sr., and Harley O. Staggers, Jr., and the papers of Scot Faulkner, the first Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives.

Archivist Jody Brumage will lead participants in a tour of the Byrd Center Archives, describing the work of the staff and interns as well as the history of the center on Shepherd’s campus. Visitors will have the opportunity to see the stacks where the center’s archival collections are housed and will see rare documents and objects as they learn about the lives and careers of the members of Congress whose papers are housed in the Center. The tour will then focus on energy policy, specifically Congressman Staggers, Sr.’s work to solve the 1970s energy crisis and Senator Byrd’s efforts on the behalf of coal miners, the industry, and navigating its demise in the state of West Virginia. Date: Monday, October 10th Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Location: Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education Lobby Cost: Free

OR Date: Monday, October 17th Time: 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Location: Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education Lobby Cost: Free

Nemours Mansion & Garden, Wilmington, DE Owned and developed by founder, Alfred I. duPont (1864-1935), Nemours Estate comprises an exquisite, 77-room mansion, the

largest formal French gardens in North America, a Chauffeur's Garage housing a collection of vintage automobiles used on the Estate, and nearly 200 acres of scenic woodlands, meadows and lawns. Alfred married Alicia, his second wife, in 1907 and gave her this spectacular new house that he built for her on a 3,000-acre plot of land in Wilmington. He hired Carrere and Hastings, a prestigious New York architectural firm, to design the mansion in the late-18th-century French style that Alicia adored. Alfred named the estate Nemours, after the French town that his great-great-grandfather represented in the French Estates General. While looking to the past and his ancestors for inspiration, Alfred also ensured that his new home was thoroughly modern by incorporating the latest technology and many of his own inventions. Date: Tuesday, October 25 Time: 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Cost: $129; $115 for members; lunch is included.

Va. Museum of Fine Arts Jasper Johns and Edvard Munch: Love, Loss, and the Cycle of Life What is the connection between the work of Jasper Johns, one of America’s most renowned living artists, and Edvard Munch, the Norwegian painter many consider to be the father of Expressionism? A new exhibition that explores this question opens at VMFA in

FALL 2016 LIFELONG LEARNING SCHEDULE OF CLASSES November. Curated by John Ravenal, Executive Director of the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum in Massachusetts and former Lewis Family Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at VMFA, Jasper Johns and Edvard Munch: Love, Loss, and the Cycle of Life presents more than 100 works by these two artists side by side to highlight shared themes and provide fascinating insight into the creative process. Enjoy lunch at Amuse, the museum’s top restaurant and one of Richmond’s best fine restaurants. Date: Thursday, December 1 Time: 7:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Cost: $129; $115 for members; lunch is included.

Croatia Explorer Arrive in Zagreb and enjoy a welcome dinner with fellow travelers the first evening. Next day, explore Zagreb on City Tour. Visit Upper Old Town and see St. Stephen’s Cathedral, St. Marks Church and Jelacic Square. Then travel to Zadar, the oldest Slavic town on the Adriatic Sea, and tour the city and Roman Forum. Enjoy lunch on your own before travelling along the coast to Split. Next day, tour Split and visit the Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built in the 3rd century. The remainder of the day is at your leisure to explore Split. Day 5, drive along the Dalmatian Coast to

Dubrovnik. Tour the city featuring the harbor area, Franciscan Monastery and stately Baroque Cathedral. Later visit Old Dubrovnik which has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Check into your hotel and enjoy dinner with fellow travelers. Enjoy Day 6 at your leisure exploring the treasures of the historic city of Dubrovnik on your own. An optional excursion is available. On Day 7, travel the coastal road along the sheer cliffs that drop into the beautiful Adriatic Sea. Stop in the historic town of Trogir to see some of the medieval buildings, churches and towers of this enchanting city. Lunch will be on your own before continuing north into Croatia’s beautiful countryside. Arrive later in Plitvice. Enjoy dinner with your fellow travelers. Day 8, visit Plitvice Lakes National Park, the UNESCO World Heritage Site is a scenic wonderland of 16 interconnecting lakes flanked by waterfalls and primeval forest. Visit Korana Canyon to see the 230 feet high falls and panoramic views. Embark on a scenic Plitvice Boat Excursion to better view the natural phenomenon’s of the park. Arrive at your hotel in Zagreb later in the day and enjoy a Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant. Following morning, transfer to the airport for your flight home. Tour includes:

Roundtrip Airfare from Dulles

International Air Taxes

12 Meals (including 7 breakfasts & 5 dinners)

7 nights – First Class Hotels

Professional Tour Director

Motorcoach Transportation

Admissions per Itinerary

Baggage Handling Date: November 1-9, 2016

Cost: $2,895* per person double; $450 single supplement. Travelers are required to purchase Shepherd University provided travel insurance.

6 Days in Costa Rica Yoga anyone? Pura Vida Retreat and Spa is considered by some as the Wellness & Yoga destination of choice outside the United States. Take part of a perfect balance of mind, body and spirit in an oasis of beauty, tranquility and home-like intimacy. Pamper your body and soul while exploring the delights of Costa Rica, a country which is renowned for its beauty. Enjoy a Yoga retreat at Pura Vida Resort in Alajuela, Costa Rica. Trip includes:

Round-trip airfare

5 nights’ lodging

3 meals per day with a variety of vegetarian, or fish and chicken options

2 Yoga classes per day

Transfers to and from San Jose airport

Guided tour in the surrounding hills of a coffee plantation

Note: Additional half-day tours available at published rates. Date: November 15 – 20, 2016 Cost: *$1,850 per person based on double occupancy; $2,250 per person based on single occupancy. Travelers are required to purchase Shepherd University provided travel insurance.

FALL 2016 LIFELONG LEARNING SCHEDULE OF CLASSES *Rate subject to change based on airfare.

Panama Canal Cruise featuring 14 nights aboard the Norwegian Jewel Depart from Los Angeles, CA aboard the Norwegian Jewel. First stop is Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Spend the day on the tip of the Baja Peninsula. Cabo has a coastline that’s ideal for kayak exploration, snorkeling, whale-watching and fishing. Travel a day at sea and arrive the next day at Acapulco, Mexico, once of Mexico’s oldest coastal tourist destinations. Shop, swim, or simply take a siesta on the beach. Don’t miss the legendary La Quebrada cliff divers. Spend the next day at sea then arrive in Puerto Quetzal, Mexico. You can venture out to Antigua to view 17th century colonial facades and Guatemalan history. The following day, arrive in Corinto, Nicaragua, an island connected to the mainland by bridges. Nicaragua is home to some of the world’s most beautiful beaches with white sand and clear blue water. Visit the nearby city of León to see the wonderful cathedral, monuments and colonial buildings as well as the ruins of León Viejo, one of the oldest Spanish settlements in the Americas. Then sail to Puntarenas, Costa Rica, located on the Pacific Coast and see native wildlife ranging from scarlet macaws to the jaguar. Puntarenas is the perfect place to enjoy fresh seafood. The

following day you are at sea. Then you will cruise the Panama Canal during daylight. For fifty miles, the canal transects the exotic emerald jungles of Panama and gives one an appreciation of what a Herculean task it was to build this waterway between the Pacific and the Atlantic Oceans. It opened just over 100 years ago in 1914. On day 11, arrive at Cartagena, Colombia, a beautiful Spanish-Colonial village founded in 1533. A fortress wall surrounds the historic village’s pastel-colored architecture, quaint streets and fine cathedrals, containing them like jewels. Stroll through the walled old town (Cuidad Murallada), shop the boutiques housed in what used to be dungeons, and enjoy a jaunt through history. Spend the last two days at sea traveling to Miami, FL. Trip includes roundtrip airfare from Washington, D.C.-area airport, 14 night cruise on the Norwegian Jewel, all port charges, government taxes, all meals onboard ship, ship transfers, and baggage handling. Date: January 6-20, 2017 Cost: *$2,699 per person based on double occupancy for Inside Stateroom; $700 single supplement. $3,099 per person based on double occupancy for Ocean View Stateroom; $900 single supplement. $3,699 per person based on double occupancy for Ocean View with Balcony; $1,300 single supplement. Travelers are required to purchase Shepherd University provided travel insurance.

Malbec and More: A Wine and Food Journey to Mendoza Argentina Escape the bite of winter with this trip to “the land of sun and good wine,” where it will be summer. The itinerary will introduce you to the unique conditions that produce Malbec and other Argentine wines, as well as to traditional and contemporary Argentine cuisine. Activities will include winery visits to three different regions, wine tastings, gourmet meals, a cooking class, and excursions to central market, and the Andes Mountains and the base of Aconcagua, the highest mountain in the Western Hemisphere. Group leader will be Ellen Hoffman, who until recently was the co-owner and operator of a Mendoza B and B and wine tour company (Amazing Mendoza Tours), and led the 2014 Lifelong Learning tour; with the support of Mendoza Study Abroad. Tour includes airfare, lodging with breakfast, transfers to and from the Mendoza airport, private tour bus, professional tour director, and several gourmet lunches and dinners. Limited reservations are available for this trip. Call Karen Rice, (304) 876-5135 or krice@shepherd.edu to reserve your spot. Date: February 7-17, 2017 Cost: $4,150; $600 single supplement. Price does not include reciprocity fee of $160 (approx.) charged by Argentina.

FALL 2016 LIFELONG LEARNING SCHEDULE OF CLASSES Travelers are required to purchase Shepherd University provided travel insurance.

New Orleans & Cajun Country Gardens & Mansions Arrive in New Orleans for a three-night stay in the French Quarter. Tour the St. Louis Cathedral, Bourbon Street, and the French Marketplace. Take a cruise on the Steamboat Natchez on the Mississippi River. Enjoy dinner at the Court of Two Sisters. On day three, tour New Orleans City. Visit the Garden District and Longue Vue Gardens & House, a National Historic Landmark. This evening, enjoy dinner at the famous New Orleans School of Cooking. Day four, travel to Baton Rouge. View the Art Deco architecture of the New State Capital Building. Visit the Louisiana State Museum, then drive to Natchez, Mississippi. Enjoy a southern experience with an Antebellum Mansion Dinner. Next day, tour the Natchez area and visit another Antebellum Mansion. In the afternoon, enjoy a Bayou Cruise. Day six, explore Cajun Country with a visit to the Jean Lafitte Cultural Center. Visit Vermillionville, a bayou town restored to 18th & 19th century vision of Cajun & Creole Society. Travel to Avery Island for a Tabasco Factory tour. Enjoy dinner that evening at Pont Breaux’s. Depart for home on day seven. Trip includes airfare, 6 nights lodging in First Class hotels, 10 meals, professional tour director,

motorcoach transportation, admissions per itinerary, sightseeing per itinerary, baggage handling and hotel transfers. Date: March 19-25, 2017 Cost: $2,150 per person based on double occupancy with booking discount; $650 single supplement.

Holland & the Heart of Europe Explorer featuring

Amsterdam, Bruges & 7 nights in one hotel Arrive in Amsterdam and transfer to Valkenburg. Enjoy the windmills & Wooden Shoe factory en route. Enjoy a Welcome Dinner this evening. On day three, pass through the Duke’s Forest of Germany to the medieval town of Monschau. Continue to Belgium. Visit the Henri Chapelle U.S. Cemetery where many WWII American soldiers are laid to rest. Then, visit Maastricht, the oldest town in the Netherlands, founded 2,000 years ago by the Romans. Day four, visit Bruges, the “Venice of the North.” Enjoy a Bruges City Tour and Canal Cruise. Day five, enjoy Valkenburg at your leisure. An optional tour is available this day. Day six, travel to Amsterdam. Enjoy an Amsterdam City Tour and a Canal Cruise. Visit a diamond cutting workshop then enjoy time at your leisure to explore Dam Square on your own. Day seven is at leisure in Valkenburg. An optional tour to Cochem & the Moselle Wine Valley is available. You can participate in a wine tasting, wander the city on foot, shop or enjoy lunch at a restaurant with views of the Moselle River.

Later enjoy a Moselle River Cruise taking in views of the hilltop Reichsburg Castle before return to Valkenburg. Day eight, travel to Luxembourg, Europe’s smallest independent nation. Visit the village of Clervaux. On the return visit, stop in Bastogne, site of famous WWII Battle of the Bulge. Visit the Bastogne Historical Center, a museum dedicated to the battle. Also see the Mardasson Liberty Memorial dedicated to the 19,000 Americans who lost their lives during the Battle of the Bulge. Enjoy a farewell dinner this evening. Day nine, transfer to the airport for your flight home. Trip includes roundtrip airfare from Dulles, 7 nights lodging at Parkhotel Valkenburg, 10 meals, professional tour director, motorcoach transportation, admissions per itinerary, comprehensive sightseeing, and baggage handling. Date: March 22-30, 2017 Cost: $2,895* per person based on double occupancy with booking discount; $475 single supplement. Travelers are required to purchase Shepherd University provided travel insurance. *Extra charge for RT Air out of BWI or DCA.

California Rail Discovery featuring San Francisco, Lake Tahoe & the Napa Valley Wine Train Arrive in San Francisco and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy a Welcome Dinner that evening with fellow travelers. Day two, enjoy a San Francisco City Tour and Bay Cruise.

FALL 2016 LIFELONG LEARNING SCHEDULE OF CLASSES Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Day three, enjoy the morning at leisure or join an option excursion to Muir Woods to view the Redwood trees. Cross the Golden Gate Bridge to visit the city of Sausalito. Then, drive to Sacramento and visit Old Town Sacramento and the California State Railroad Museum. Day four, travel to Napa Valley and board the Napa Valley Wine Train. Enjoy a wine tasting and lunch onboard the restored Pullman rail car. Visit the historic town of Napa to shop, sample food & wine and explore on your own. Later, travel back to Sacramento. On day five, board an Amtrak Train for a Sierra Nevada Rail Journey through the mountains to Lake Tahoe. Disembark the train in Truckee and board the motorcoach to Lake Tahoe where you will spend the next two evenings. On day six, travel through historic Carson City en route to Virginia City, site of the Comstock Lode and once the richest place in the world. Enjoy a Lake Tahoe Paddlewheeler Cruise with views of Emerald Bay and the surrounding Sierra Nevada Mountains. Afterwards, enjoy a farewell dinner at a popular local restaurant. On day seven, transfer to the Sacramento airport and return home. Trip includes round-trip airfare, 6 nights lodging in First Class hotels, 9 meals, motorcoach transportation, admissions per itinerary, sightseeing per itinerary, baggage handling and hotel transfers. Date: April 19-25, 2017 Cost: $2,495 per person based on double occupancy with booking discount; $750 single supplement.

South Dakota Adventure Featuring Mt. Rushmore & 6 Nights in Rapid City Arrive in Rapid City and enjoy a Welcome Dinner with your traveling companions. Next day, visit Mt. Rushmore. Then continue onto the Crazy Horse Memorial. Visit Custer State Park, famous as a wildlife preserve featuring a herd of 1,500 free roaming buffalo. Experience a thrilling Buffalo Jeep Safari in search of some of the herd. Enjoy dinner at the famous State Game Lodge, built in 1920 and listed on the national register of historic places. Day three, journey into Wyoming to visit Devil’s Tower National Monument. Head east into South Dakota to visit historic Deadwood, the 1876 rough and tumble gold camp and gambling town. Later, drive through Spearfish Canyon, a scenic drive in the Black Hills. Day four, visit the Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary, an endless prairie where hundreds of wild mustangs roam free. Return to Rapid City to enjoy the remainder of your day at your leisure. Day five, drive through Badlands National Park located between the White and Cheyenne Rivers. Later, explore the unusual and well-known Wall Drug Store, famous for its “Free Ice Water.” In the afternoon, visit Fort Hays Dances with Wolves Movie Set to see some of the original buildings used in the Oscar winning film. This evening, enjoy a Chuckwagon Supper & Cowboy Show. Day six, drive to Hill City to explore Main Street and board the 1880 Train for a rail journey. Then visit The Journey Museum which traces the geology of the Black Hills. The

Journey features four museums including the Sioux Indian Museum. Stop at Black Hills Gold Factory. This evening, enjoy a special farewell dinner at the K-Bar S Ranch in the Black Hills just outside Keystone. After dinner, view Mt. Rushmore at night illuminated in a new light. Day seven, travel home from Rapid City. Trip includes round-trip airfare, 6 nights lodging in Rapid City, 10 meals, professional tour director, motorcoach transportation, sightseeing per itinerary, and baggage handling. Date: June 18-24, 2017 Cost: $2,325 per person based on double occupancy with booking discount; $675 single supplement.

Nova Scotia & the Canadian Maritimes Arrive in Halifax and meet your tour director. Transfer to your hotel for a two night stay. Day two, enjoy a Halifax City tour featuring Bedford Basin, the Public Gardens, St. Mary’s University, Point Pleasant Park and the Citadel, a large star-shaped masonry fort built to protect the city. Then visit Peggy’s Cove, famous for its rock shore and lighthouse. Tonight, meet fellow travelers for a Welcome Dinner hosted by your tour director. Day three, travel to Cape Breton Island. Enjoy a scenic drive around Bras D’or Lake to the lakeside resort town of Baddeck. Visit the Alexander Graham Bell National Museum. Day four, journey along the Cabot Trail, one of the most spectacular highways in North America, explored by Englishman

FALL 2016 LIFELONG LEARNING SCHEDULE OF CLASSES John Cabot in the late 15th century. Along the way, stop in Margaree Harbor and visit the scenic city of Cheticamp, known for its hook rugs. Then visit Cape Breton Highlands National Park where deep-walled canyons, sandy beaches and majestic cliffs are found. Day five, depart Cape Breton crossing the Canso Strait. Board a ferry a travel to Prince Edward Island (PEI), also crossing the Northumberland Strait which separates Nova Scotia and New Brunswick from PEI. Arrive in Charlottetown for a two-night stay. Enjoy a lobster dinner tonight with fellow travelers. Day six, enjoy a Prince Edward Island tour. Visit the College of Piping to learn about traditional Celtic music. Later, travel through Prince Edward Island National Park. Visit Cavendish to tour the Green Gables Farmhouse & Museum, setting of the novel, Anne of Green Gables. Day seven, depart PEI and cross the Confederation Bridge into New Brunswick. Arrive at Oak Island Resort and enjoy a two-night stay. Day eight, visit the Grand Pre National Historical Site to learn about Acadian history and culture. Acadian exiles were the forefathers of Louisiana’s Cajun people. Visit Halls Harbor, an authentic fishing village, on the Bay of Fundy. Later, visit the seafaring town of Lunenburg featuring a colorful waterfront, narrow streets and captivating architecture. The Old Town is a UNESCO world heritage site. Tonight, join your tour director and fellow travelers for a farewell dinner. Day nine, transfer to the airport in Halifax for your journey home. Trip includes roundtrip airfare from Dulles, 8 nights lodging, 12 meals, professional tour director, motorcoach transportation, admissions per

itinerary, comprehensive sightseeing, and baggage handling. Date: July 12-20, 2017 Cost: $2,795 per person based on double occupancy with booking discount; $950 single supplement. Travelers are required to purchase Shepherd University provided travel insurance.

French Riviera Explorer featuring Monte Carlo, Cannes & 7 nights in hotel in Nice Fly to Nice, France and meet your tour director. Transfer to hotel and enjoy a welcome dinner with your fellow travelers. Day three, enjoy a Nice City tour featuring the Chagall Museum, then visit the beautiful Notre Dame Church, the largest church in Nice. Explore the Nice Flower Market. Then depart for Grasse, the perfume capital of the world. Explore the town on your own. Later visit the Fragonard Perfume Factory to observe the art of perfume-making. Return to Nice and enjoy the evening on your own. Day four, travel to Ventimiglia, Italy to explore the massive street market or wander the cobbled streets on your own. Continue to San Remo, the capital of the Italian Riviera. Enjoy the old town of La Pigna, which is characterized by perched houses, steep streets, covered alleys, and little squares – a glimpse of medieval times. Return to Nice for an evening at leisure. Day five, enjoy a day of leisure in Nice to relax or visit a museum. Or take in an optional excursion to Aix-en-Provence, a Celtic-Ligurian capital dating to the 3rd century BC. Visit artist Paul Cezanne’s studio.

Take a picture of Montagne Ste-Victoire which inspired many of Cezanne’s paintings. Enjoy a wine tasting from a local vineyard of the region before returning to Nice. Day six, travel to the principality of Monaco to the most famous district of Monte Carlo, site of the well-known casino and center of international social life. Enjoy a Monte Carlo area tour including the 19th-century Romanesque Cathedral, site of Princess Grace’s tomb. Then visit the famous Casino Monte Carlo. Tonight, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant in Nice with your fellow travelers. Day seven, enjoy a full day to explore Nice on your own. Or take an optional tour and visit Eze, a medieval French village with craft shops and excellent views of the Mediterranean coast. The excursion also features St. Jean-Cap Ferrat, one of the three major capes of The French Riviera. Visit the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, built by the wealthy French socialite in the early 1900’s. Day eight, travel to Antibes, Cannes, and St. Tropez. Antibes is a quintessential Mediterranean town and favorite of resident artists of the last centuries with its narrow cobblestone streets and unique atmosphere. Next travel to Cannes, the seaside town considered to be one of the social hubs of Europe. It is the site of the famous Cannes Film Festival, held in May each year. Later, travel to St. Tropez, an internationally known seaside resort. Join your fellow travelers this evening for a Farewell Dinner. Day nine, transfer to the airport for your flight home. Trip includes roundtrip airfare, 7 nights lodging, 10 meals, professional tour director, motorcoach transportation, admissions per itinerary,

FALL 2016 LIFELONG LEARNING SCHEDULE OF CLASSES comprehensive sightseeing, and baggage handling. Date: October 31-November 8, 2017 Cost: $2,895 per person based on double occupancy with booking discount; $475 single supplement. Travelers are required to purchase Shepherd University provided travel insurance.

Malta & Sicily Explorer featuring 3 nights in Malta & 4 nights in Sicily Arrive in Malta, meet your tour director and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy a welcome dinner this evening with your fellow travelers. Day 3, enjoy a Valletta City tour, founded by the Order of the Knights of St. John. Visit the Cathedral of St. John and the Palace of the Grand Masters. Later, take a Harbor Cruise of the two natural harbors surrounding the city of Valletta. Later arrive in Mdina, a fortified city dating back to the 9th century and founded by the Arabs. Enjoy an evening at leisure. Day 4, travel to the southern part of the island stopping at Marsaxlokk, the most picturesque fishing village in Malta. Later visit the underground cave of Ghar Dalam which served as the abode of the first Neolithic settlers of these islands about 6,000 years ago. Then visit the Neolithic temples of Hagar Qim, some of the oldest human-made structures in the world dating to 300 B.C. Reminiscent of Stonehenge, the temples are built of limestone rock. Before returning to the Valletta area, make a photo

stop at the famous Blue Grotto. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure and have dinner on your own. Day 5, take a high speed ferry from Malta to Sicily. Upon arrival, travel to Siracusa, located on Sicily’s Ionian Coast. Founded in 734 BC and built on an ancient Corinthian Greek settlement, your visit includes the Greek Theater & Roman Amphitheater. Later arrive in Taormina Area for a two-night stay and enjoy dinner with your fellow travelers. Day 6, enjoy a walking tour of Taormina, a medieval town nestled on the slope of Monte Tauro with sweeping views of the bays below and Mt. Etna. View the Greek Theatre, dating to the 3rd century BC, and the 13th century Cathedral. Enjoy the afternoon in Taormina at your leisure. An optional excursion to Mt. Etna, Europe’s tallest active volcano, is available. Day 7, travel to Agrigento and visit the Valley of the Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and one of the largest and most important archaeological sites in the world. Enjoy touring the magnificent ruins of the seven Doric Temples which still maintain their architectural grandeur and tradition. Continue to Sicily’s cultural, economic and touristic capital, Palermo, and check-in for a two-night stay. Dinner is on your own. Day 8, enjoy a Palermo City tour featuring Piazza Pretoria, Piazza Bellini, the Palermo Cathedral and a visit to the Teatro Massimo. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure in this city rich in history, culture, art, music and food. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner with your fellow travelers. Trip includes round-trip airfare, 7- nights lodging, 10 meals, professional tour director, motorcoach transportation, admissions per itinerary,

sightseeing per itinerary, baggage handling and hotel transfers. Date: November 7-15, 2017 Cost: $3,295 per person based on double occupancy with booking discount; $450 single supplement. Travelers are required to purchase Shepherd University provided travel insurance.

ISIS This course will discuss the creation and achievements of the Radical Sunni terrorist organization that governs Western Iraq, parts of Syria and Libya, and other African Countries. ISIS (also known as ISIL and Daesh) was responsible for the slaughter in Paris and the slaughter of British tourists on the Beach in Tunisia. The group inspired the attack at Christmas time in San Bernardino. Over a hundred Americans have left the US to fight for ISIS. Several thousand Europeans and central Asians have joined ISIS. Why? What is ISIS’ attraction? Instructor: Fred Turco Date: Mondays, September 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17 Location: Erma Ora Byrd Hall, Room 109 Time: 10:00 – 11:30 AM Cost: free gold member; $60 silver member; $99 first-time student

The Next President’s Energy Policy and YOU This course will be especially timely because the newly elected President will probably ask your advice about the nation’s energy policy. Why would POTUS ask advice from a Mountaineer?

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FALL 2016 LIFELONG LEARNING SCHEDULE OF CLASSES Because West Virginia is a historic coal state, after all, and now a part of the big natural gas play—Marcellus Shale in the Appalachian Basin. Of course, this bounty has a dirty face: black lung, mine safety, and now a water supply threatened by hydraulic fracturing—a.k.a. “fracking”. Maybe nuclear is better…but not in my backyard (NIMBY). Perhaps decorate the Blue Ridge with wind turbines? Or, solar and batteries and Teslas? It’s complicated but you’ll want to be ready for that phone call from 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. I think you’ll find answers to these questions—and more questions, too, in a book by Richard A. Muller entitled Energy for Future Presidents. It’s available new or used in paper, or Kindle. Buy or borrow it, read it, and come discuss it with Dr. Markowitz and your class-mates. Even if the President doesn’t call, you’ll enjoy it and you’ll be the best-informed person at your next cocktail party or PTA meeting. Instructor: Joe Markowitz, Ph.D. Date: Mondays, September 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17 Location: Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education, Room 164 Time: 1:30 – 3:00 PM Cost: free gold member; $60 silver member; $99 first-time student Required Text: Energy for Future Presidents by Richard A. Muller

Writing about Travel Experiences This course will cover different forms of travel writing, how to craft a basic travel story, how to build a portfolio of clips, how to query editors, how to generate interesting story ideas, and how to gather story material. Anyone with solid writing skills, an interest in

travel, and a desire to write about his/her experiences should take this course. Travel writing has its glamorous moments, but it’s mostly hard work. Subsidized trips are hard to come by; writers can expect to incur expenses, especially airfare. Today’s reality: approach this as a hobby at first, not a way to earn a living. Instructor: Dale Leatherman Date: Mondays, September 26, October 3, 10 Location: Wellness Center, Conference Room Time: 3:30 – 5:00 PM Cost: free gold member; $30 silver member; $49 first-time student

Café Society Discussion Group Designed to foster a more robust civil society, more cohesive and interactive communities, greater media literacy and a more informed and engaged public through “coffee shop” conversations about contemporary social and political issues. By engaging in a meaningful exchange of ideas and perspectives, these conversations can enliven the core of democracy and empower communities and individuals. Facilitators: Mike Austin and Art Wineburg Date: Tuesdays, September 13 – December 13 Location: Student Center, Rumsey Room Time: 8:30 – 10:00 AM Cost: Free to public; Shepherd students welcome

Exploring Shepherdstown’s Mysteries Learn about the forgotten history, unrequited love and murder, frontier days, Civil War lore, life along the Potomac River, mysterious legends, and, of course, ghostly tales in Shepherdstown.

Tour the town, like you’ve never seen before, through the backstreets. Dana Mitchell has thoroughly researched the history and background of each story she tells. You will be entertained, informed and have fun in this five-week course, guaranteed! Instructor: Dana Mitchell Date: Tuesdays, September 13, 20, 27, October 4, 11 Location: Robert C. Byrd Center for Legislative Studies, Room 164 Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Cost: free gold member; $60 silver member; $99 first-time student Creative Writing This course will combine the formats of lecture and workshop to introduce students to the joys of creative writing. Focusing primarily on the short story and novel, students will learn about character development, plot, theme and dialogue, and gain experience with in-class writing exercises as well as a longer writing project at home. The workshop format will allow students to have their work critiqued by classmates and to practice reading their own work to an audience, all in a supportive environment. To illustrate key points, excerpts from published works will also be discussed in class. During one of the classes, a National Book Award winner in young adult fiction, Han Nolan, will share some of her experiences on the road to becoming a much-published novelist. Instructor: Lee Doty Date: Tuesdays, September 13, 20, 27, October 4, 11, 18 Location: Robert C. Byrd Center for Legislative Studies, Room 164 Time: 1:30 - 3:00 PM Cost: free gold member; $60 silver member; $99 first-time student Limit of 15 students

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Film Series at the Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education The Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education and Shepherd University’s Lifelong Learning Program will co-sponsor another monthly film series beginning in September 2016. The series will include iconic, socially, and historically relevant films and documentaries and feature post-film discussions. Advanced registration is required for each film screening. We will show "We the People: The Market Basket Effect" in September, “Crashing the Party” in October, and “The Return” in November. “We the People: The Market Basket Effect" traces the events that led 25,000 employees and 2 million customers across New England to stand behind embattled CEO Arthur T. Demoulas and wrest control of a multibillion dollar grocery empire from an activist board of directors led by Artie T.’s cousin, Arthur S. Demoulas. Can regular people band together to alter the balance of power in a major corporation, or is the case of Market Basket a fairytale victory? With the very survival of the Democratic Party on the line after the three worst presidential landslides in American history, a then-little-known Governor Bill Clinton and a band of insurgents at the Democratic Leadership Council started a revolution. Challenging the sacred cows of the Democratic establishment and facing the country's most popular Republican president, they fought to reshape their party and retake the White House in 1992. Based on Al From’s 2013 book, The New Democrats and the Return to Power, “Crashing

the Party” features exclusive interviews with former President Bill Clinton, Rev. Jesse Jackson, Al From, Tom Brokaw, Paul Begala, Haley Barbour, Dick Gephardt, and many others. In 2012, California amended its "Three Strikes" law — one of the harshest criminal sentencing policies in the country. The passage of Proposition 36 marked the first time in U.S. history that citizens voted to shorten sentences of those currently incarcerated. Within days, the reintegration of thousands of "lifers" was underway. “The Return” examines this unprecedented reform through the eyes of those on the front lines — prisoners suddenly freed, families turned upside down, reentry providers helping navigate complex transitions and attorneys and judges wrestling with an untested law. At a moment of reckoning on mass incarceration, what can California's experiment teach the nation? For more information, contact Jody Brumage at jbrumage@shepherd.edu. Date: Wednesdays, September 7, October 5, November 16 Location: Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education Auditorium Time: 6:30 – 8:30 PM Cost: free to the public

Presidents, First Ladies, and Vice Presidents (Part 1) In part 1 of this course, we will discuss the administrations of six presidents: Washington, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, Jackson, and Lincoln along with the first ladies, and vice presidents of the respective administrations. Discussions will include the creation of government, the Louisiana Purchase, the War of 1812, the Missouri Compromise,

the Monroe Doctrine, the moving of Native Peoples and the Civil War among several other topics. Instructor: John Splaine, Ph.D. Session I Date: Wednesdays, September 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12, 19 Location: Erma Ora Byrd Hall, Room 112 Time: 8:15 – 9:45 AM Cost: free to gold member; $60 silver member; $99 first-time student Limit of 12 students in this section

Session II Date: Wednesdays, September 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12, 19 Location: Erma Ora Byrd Hall, Room 112 Time: 10:00 – 11:30 AM Cost: free to gold member; $60 silver member; $99 first-time student Limit of 12 students in this section

Die Weisse Rose Die Weisse Rose, by Sophie Scholl, is truly profound yet easy to read and an opportunity to refresh your German skills on a very simplified level, but also providing for great discussions. Written by their surviving sister, this biographical book of Hans and Sophie Scholl, young medical students in München who gave their lives, helps us to answer the questions: "How could the Germans not have known and why didn’t they do more to stop Hitler?” Join Rita Nieman, a native German, who has taught German for over 40 years both at the High School and University level, to discover one families struggles during this dreadful era of history. We will be focusing on the individual courage and the cost to family and friends. Be reassured, we will help you to think and speak in German,

FALL 2016 LIFELONG LEARNING SCHEDULE OF CLASSES sometimes, it may be “Denglish”, but we will refresh your German memory bank! Book cost will be under $30.00. Instructor: Rita Nieman Date: Wednesdays, September 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12, 19 Location: Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education, Room 164 Time: 2:00 – 3:30 PM Cost: free to gold member; $60 silver member; $99 first-time Required Text: Die Weisse Rose by Sophie Scholl

Internet, Social Media and Security This course will cover communicating using the internet (Social Networking [Facebook, Pintrest, Instagram, etc.], VoIP, instant messaging, applications such as Skype, etc.); Internet, computer, and mobile phone security issues; and photograph handling (sharing, printing applications such as Snapfish, storing). Instructor: Tom Lewis Date: Wednesdays, September 14, 21, 28, October 5 Location: Scarborough Library, Room 307 Time: 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Cost: free gold member; $60 silver member; $99 first-time student

Interrogations, Psychologists, & Ethics: The Scandal That Has Rocked the World of Psychology Over the last year and a half, the world of psychology—as well as many people in the country at large—have been shocked to learn that two psychologists were prime architects of the “enhanced interrogation” program utilized by

the Bush administration after 9/11, and that at least one of them directly engaged in the waterboarding of highly “valued” detainees. Virtually all psych-ologists agree that these methods amounted to torture, and thus run completely counter to our ethics code (to say nothing of the Geneva Convention). Further, and perhaps even more disturbing for psychologists, were the well-publicized revelations of an “Independent Review” commissioned by the American Psychological Association (APA). This review, completed by David Hoffman, a former Federal Prosecutor, investigated charges that APA had colluded with national security agencies to allow for psychologists to be active in Bush administration interrogation programs without violating the ethics code to which all psychologists must adhere. Hoffman’s report came to a number of very serious and disturbing conclusions, resulting in the firing of the head of the APA Ethics Office, the early resignations of top leaders (including the CEO), and sent one of the largest professional organizations in the country into chaotic spasms of finger pointing, anger, loss of membership, and ongoing turmoil from which it has yet to recover. Instructor: Marty Amerikaner, Ph.D. Date: Thursdays, September 15, 22, Location: Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education, Multipurpose Room Time: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Cost: free gold member; $30 silver member; $49 first-time student

The Rule of Law The U.S. Constitution created the judiciary as one of the three

independent branches of government. But it is the adoption of and commitment to the Rule of Law that guarantees a fair and just judiciary. The Rule of Law mandates that society be ruled “by laws, not men” and that these laws must be fair and reasonable. Indeed, “No person is above the law” and the administration of the law curries no favorites. Examples abound that prove these principles, and there are also examples that violate them. A small sample of each will be featured in the two lectures. The discussion of the Rule of Law will begin with the Golden Age of Ancient Greece (Pericles), and highlight the Magna Carta and other significant milestones in its development and application. The tour of the development will follow the contemporary efforts of the U.S. to export the Rule of Law to other countries -- to encourage and enhance the human rights in foreign countries and the practice there of fair and just commercial practices. Important historical events in U.S. history highlighting the importance and virtue of, as well as challenges to, the Rule of Law will be featured. We will conclude by analyzing the applicability of the Rule of Law to current issues such as GITMO, Hillary Clinton’s treatment of her emails during her tenure as Secretary of State (use of private and personal server), and Donald Trump’s accusing a Federal Judge, who ruled against him and the defunct Trump University, of prejudice because he was “a Mexican.” Does Clinton receive preferential treatment and does Trump honor the principles underlying the Rule of Law? Instructor: Art Wineburg Date: Thursdays, September 29, October 6

FALL 2016 LIFELONG LEARNING SCHEDULE OF CLASSES Location: Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education, Multipurpose Room Time: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Cost: free gold member; $30 silver member; $49 first-time student

Intro to Basic Lamp Repair and Creative Lamp Making You’ve found the perfect lamp for that spot and enjoyed it for years and now it’s not working. But you’re not ready to toss it. This is a step-by-step/hands-on basic lamp repair course. Whether you're a Do-it-Yourselfer or struggling with the can opener, this course is for you! The following week, you can assemble the most talked about object in your home. Even the creatively challenged will enjoy this electrifying course in lamp making! We will be taking everyday objects around the house and making them into one-of-a-kind lamps. All that is required is a good imagination and a sense of humor! All supplies are included. Course limited to 15. Instructor: Judi Lomax Date: Thursdays, October 13, 20 Location: Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education, Multipurpose Room Time: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Cost: free gold member; $30 silver member; $49 first-time student

American Originals: Dickinson, Hawthorne, and Whitman The Romantic Period in American literature (1830-65) marked a rich flowering of American thought and creativity. Having achieved political independence, the young nation wanted literary independence from England as well. Transcendentalists and others called for a “genius” who would create a literature infused with the democratic ideals

of equality, progress, and individualism. Significantly, this period experienced the increased publication of writings by both women and men as well as African American and Native American authors in a variety of forms: fiction, poetry, essays, tracts, oratory, songs, slave narratives, and accounts of exploration, adventure, and meditation. “American Originals” will focus on the selected short stories of Nathanial Hawthorne (1804-64) and poetry of Emily Dickinson (1830-86) and Walt Whitman (1819 -92), as well as the historic forces that shape their lives and imagination. Early 19th century writers and critics thought of traditional poetry as the most exalted literary expression. However, some American poets began to see poetic expression as organic rather than rigidly confined to preconceived rules or forms. Emily Dickinson and Walt Whitman--- one a recluse with a dissenting imagination, the other an exuberant voice for democracy--- were uniquely independent figures who not only challenged tradition but through their writings reinvented American poetry. Similarly, as the short prose tale gained popularity, a group of writers consciously began to articulate the concept of the short tale as a self-contained individual work. According to Edgar Allen Poe, this form belonged in the “loftiest region of art” and was best exemplified by the “genius” of Nathanial Hawthorne. By exploring the themes of alienation, isolation and guilt through allegory and symbolism, Hawthorne expanded the scope of short fiction beyond the boundaries of the familiar historical anecdotes, Indian lore and ghost stories of the era. The originality and genius of Whitman,

Dickinson, and Hawthorne not only challenged the orthodoxy of their times but continue to engage and delight readers of the 21st century

with their ideas and expression. Instructor: Sara Smith Date: Thursdays, September 15, 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20 Location: Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education, Room 164 Time: 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. Cost: free gold member; $60 silver member; $99 first-time student

Practical Economics Economics is the social science that studies the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. It can also be defined a few different ways: the study of scarcity, how people use resources, or decision-making. Economics often involves topics like wealth, finance, recessions, and banking, leading to the misconception that economics is all about money and the stock market. However, it’s a much broader discipline that helps us understand historical trends, interpret today’s headlines, and make predictions for coming decades. This course is a basic course in practical economics and will review the history of growth in our country versus other countries, business structure, and antitrust laws. We will discuss the upcoming presidential campaign and the candidates proposed economic policies. And we will talk about the influence of trends over time, i.e. credit cards, electronics and technology. Instructor: Brom Watkins Date: Thursdays, September 15, 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20 Location: Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education, Room 165 Time: 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.

FALL 2016 LIFELONG LEARNING SCHEDULE OF CLASSES Cost: free gold member; $60 silver member; $99 first-time student

Retirement Planning Today Learn how to: manage investment risks, use new tax laws to your advantage, make informed decisions about your company retirement plan, and adjust your estate plan to function properly under the new laws. Money is only one aspect of retirement planning. This course blends financial education with life planning to help you build wealth, align your money with your values, and achieve your retirement lifestyle goals. The goal is to provide high-quality, generic education without any mention of specific financial products or services. Couples may attend together for a single registration fee. Class sizes are limited so register today. Instructor: J. Edward Slonaker Session I Date: Saturday, October 15 & 22 Location: Martinsburg Center, Room 213 Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Cost: $49 Session II Date: Thursday, October 27 & November 3

Location: Erma Ora Byrd Hall, Room 109 Time: 6:00 – 9:00 PM For CEUs, contact Lifelong Learning Office at (304) 876-5135

Many thanks to our Shepherd University Lifelong Learning Program Volunteer Course Instructors, Lecturers, Class Assistants, and Advisory Board Our hats are off to those individuals who have generously donated their time and talent in 2016 to the Shepherd University Lifelong Learning Program. Please join me in thanking them.

Michael Austin Stephen Ayraud* David Borchard, Ph.D. Chiquita Howard-Bostic, Ph.D. Jody Brumage Jenny Childs Heidi Dobish, Ph.D.* Patricia Donohoe Erdem Ergin, Ph.D.* Doug Estepp Ken Fehlauer

Steve French Kathryn Henry, Ph.D. Becki Jones, Ph.D. Sue Kennedy* Nancy Kilmon, Ed.D.* Cris Kinsella* John Landolt, Ph.D. Tom Lewis Frances Lynch* Judith Marshall Carla McAdams Peggy McKowen Joshua Midgett Franklin Moore Rita Nieman Laura Robertson, Ph.D. Carolyn Rodis Chris Sedlock* J. Edward Slonaker R. Grant Smith Ray Smock, Ph.D. Pam Splaine, Ph.D.* Jim Surkamp Fred Turco Shawn Walker Art Wineburg Jay Wyatt, Ph.D. Jack Young* Lisa Younis* Jerry Zimmerman, Ph.D. *denotes Advisory Committee member

Lifelong Learning Program Weekly Schedule – September 12 – October 21

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

8:00 President’s, First Ladies, and Vice Presidents (8:15 – 9:45) EOB, 112

:30 Café Society Student Center, Rumsey Room

9:00 Retirement Planning Today, Martinsburg Center, Room 213

:30

10:00 ISIS EOB, 109

President’s, First Ladies, and Vice Presidents EOB, 112

Interrogations, Psychologists, & Ethics, Byrd CCHE, Multipurpose Room

:30 Ghosts & Families of Shepherdstown Byrd CCHE, 164

11:00

:30

Rule of Law Byrd CCHE, Multipurpose Room

Basic Lamp Repair Byrd CCHE, Multipurpose Room

12:00

:30 Brown Bag Luncheon Lectures Byrd CCHE, Multipurpose Room

1:00

:30 The Next President’s Energy Policy and YOU Byrd CCHE, 164

Creative Writing Byrd CCHE, 164

American Originals: Dickinson, Hawthorne, and Whitman Byrd CCHE, 164

2:00 Die Weisse Rose Byrd CCHE, 164

:30

3:00

:30 Writing about Travel Experiences Wellness Center Conf. Room

Internet, Social Media & Security Scarborough Library, 307

Practical Economics Byrd CCHE, 165

4:00

:30

5:00

:30

6:00 Retirement Planning Today 6 – 9 p.m. EOB, Room 109

:30 Byrd CLS Film Series Byrd CCHE, Auditorium

7:00

:30

8:00

:30

FALL 2016 LIFELONG LEARNING SCHEDULE OF CLASSES

The Shepherd University Lifelong Learning Program would like to thank the sponsors for their support.