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OLLI NOTES         June 7, 2013

 

The OLLI Office is open throughout June from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

 

Summer School with OLLI has begun! Thank you to everyone for your patience as we shuffled class locations this week due to high school graduations at Timmons Arena.  All will be back to normal next week and we look forward to seeing you at the Herring Center.

 

If you are looking for some summer reading, don’t forget the Marvin Book Nook.  You’ll find great selections in both fiction and nonfiction.  Remember, there’s no check-out procedure—take a book to enjoy and then bring it back when you are finished or pass it along to a friend.  Drop off your gently used donations in the basket in front of the window.

OLLI HAPPENINGS

Make your reservations because Chautauqua is coming back to OLLI!  Herman Melville will make a stop at the Herring Center on Thursday, June 20, at 7 p.m.  Meet the “man who lived among the cannibals” and hear him spin tales about his real South Seas adventures that were so incredible, he called them novels.  Ice Cream Social to follow.  Help us make sure we have enough ice cream!  Call, email, or come by the OLLI Office to sign up.  $5.  Grandchildren welcome!

 

Mark your Calendars! The OLLI/Riley Summer Series will be Wednesdays, July 17, 24, 31, and Aug. 7, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Younts Center. This year’s theme is “Straight Talk: Healthcare Reform in SC.” The series will provide factual, pragmatic information about our current system of healthcare delivery and the changes that will occur with the implementation of the Affordable Care Act in South Carolina in 2014.  It will also provide diverse philosophies on the need for reform and the broader implications of the impending changes to our healthcare system. Tickets for the series will be $35 for OLLI members.

 

Out and About Singles will enjoy one more group event before taking a break for the summer.  Join them for a Chautauqua event on Thursday, June 20 at 11:30 at Centre Stage to hear from Susan B. Anthony.  This is a FREE event. Meet in the lobby—wear your OLLI nametag and look for Susan Cooper. The group may decide to walk somewhere downtown for lunch afterward.  Replies and questions to Susan Cooper at scooper7283@charter.net.

 

The members of the Photography SIG are now sharing their photographs with friends and family on Facebook.  There are many excellent and creative photos that they have taken during recent trips.  If you are interested in viewing these photos please go to OLLI Furman Photography Group on Facebook.  They welcome Likes to the Facebook page and Likes and comments for individual photos.  (You need to be a member of Facebook in order to view the page.)  Stay tuned: OLLI@Furman will roll out its own Facebook page in the Fall!

 

What’s GOING ON at Furman?

 

Furman students need your help with two different studies.  Please read about these and see if one sounds interesting to you. 

Memory Strategies Study:  This study will ask you to rate how effective you think different memory strategies are for common memory tasks. The study should take between 30-60 minutes and you will be compensated $10 for your time.  The study will be run in the computer lab at the Herring Center from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on June 11-14.  Please email psychologyresearch@furman.edu to sign up for a time (or to request a different time to participate).  Thanks for your support!

 

Food Cultures Study: This study will ask you to participate in a small group interview to talk about health, nutrition and your food traditions. The study should take between 90-120 minutes to complete and you will be compensated $15 for your time. Snacks will be offered. The study will run at the Herring Center or in a seminar room in Johns Hall. Call 864-294-2811 for more information.

 

Furman’s Annual Music by the Lake Summer Series continues on Thursday evenings through August 1. Performances begin at 7: 30 p.m. at the amphitheater near Furman’s North Gate. All concerts are free! Call 294-2086 or visit www.furman.edu/summermusic for info. 

 

Looking for something for your grandchildren to do this summer?  Learning for You hosts a special “Scopes” Program, including Microscope, Kaleidoscope, and Telescope Camps, at Furman for children grades 1-8.  The “Scopes” program is founded upon the belief that children will thrive in an environment in which they are challenged to think and question, and where they can be playful and imaginative.  Check out www2.furman.edu/sites/learningforyou for more information.

 

The Staff Advisory Committee is organizing its first Furman Eats Cookbook, filled with recipes from members of the Furman community! Have a favorite recipe that you would like to share with your Furman family? Submit it to bartley.sides@furman.edu. All proceeds from the cookbook will benefit the Staff Community Fund Scholarship available annually for staff members and dependents.

 

Furman’s Daniel Dining Hall will be operating on special summer hours.  On most days, it will be open from 7:30a-9:00a.m. (breakfast), 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. (lunch), and 4:45-6:00 p.m. (dinner).  Some days may have slight adjustments to the usual schedule.  You can always check www.campusdish.com/en-US/CSSE/Furman for specific daily hours.  Remember OLLI members can enjoy a meal in the dining hall for just $5 with your OLLI nametag.

 

What’s GOING ON in and around Greenville?

 

Greenville Technical College is seeking part-time professors with master’s degrees or industry experience.  You can learn more at an Adjunct Faculty Fair on Monday, June 17, 10 a.m.-Noon or 4-6 p.m. at McAlister Square.  For more information, visit http://www.gvltec.edu/facultyjobfair/.

 

Shop for locally grown produce, plants, honey, meats and more at the Travelers Rest Farmers Market every Saturday from 9 a.m. until Noon, May through September. The Market will celebrate its fifth season at a new location, the former site of Travelers Rest High School on Wilhelm Winter Street, and, for the first time, include arts and crafts vendors and the occasional musical presentation sponsored by The Travelers Rest Artist’s Alliance.

 

Chautauqua Festival:  “American Legends” June 14-23.  Meet Davy Crockett, Susan B. Anthony, Malcolm X and Herman Melville.  22 free shows and other events performed by nationally acclaimed historical interpreters. Under the Tent at Greenville Tech, Barton campus @ 7:30p - (Fri 6/14 & 6/23 Crockett) (Sat 6/15 Anthony) (Sun 6/16 Melville) (Sat 6/22 Malcolm X). And one night only - re-live the “The Legends of Camelot.” (Fri. 6/21@ 7:30p in Falls Park). More free shows indoors each day (Sat 6/15 - Sat 6/22).  Each show is completely different.  Call 244-1499 or visit greenvilleCHAUTAUQUA.org  Free!

 

 

 

OLLI NOTES         May 31, 2013

 

The OLLI Office is open throughout June from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Summer School with OLLI begins this Tuesday.   It’s not too late to register online or in person at the OLLI Office.  We still have space available in many classes. **PLEASE NOTE: All orders mailed or brought to the office need to be paid by cash or check.

 

Don’t forget to wear your nametags and have your parking permits in place on your cars.  If you don’t have a permit or name badge, please stop by the Office to pick them up.

 

If you are looking for some summer reading, don’t forget the Marvin Book Nook.  You’ll find great selections in both fiction and nonfiction.

 

Here is a sample of some of some summer classes still open.  Sign up today! Classes start Tuesday, run for four weeks, and are only $30!

 

BEF208 Boot Camp for Retirement Income Planning   Why is spending money more difficult than saving it?  What retirement challenges will you face that your parents did not face?  How can you increase your Social Security income by up to 76%?  Get the answers to these questions and much more.  Thursdays, 10-Noon, HC111.

 

HFE526 Do the Swamp Rabbit Trail on Bikes   Explore the Swamp Rabbit Trail on your bike.  We will ride a different section each week.  Thursdays, 8-10 a.m., Offsite.

 

HFE554 Four Legs, Two Legs:  Let’s Walk the Dogs!  This class will meet for a variety of walks on the Furman campus, including the Furman Lake, Swamp Rabbit Trail, etc.  Come join the fun and maybe go to lunch after the walk.  Dogs are encouraged to join us to walk with their people.  Wednesdays, 10-Noon, Shi Center of Sustainability Parking Lot.

 

ACM140 Self Expression Through Arts  Participants will learn to use a variety of ancient and contemporary media such as art, dance, movement, sound, and writing to inspire self-expression.  No previous experience or ability required.  Thursdays, 10 a.m.-Noon, HC113.

 

COURSE ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

Due to high school graduations at Timmons Arena which  means the parking lot and all available space in sight will be filled with graduates’ and their families’ cars, the following classes will be held at different locations THIS WEEK ONLY.  It is STRONGLY suggested that you use the Main Entrance to Furman those days. Duncan Chapel will be HEAVILY congested June 5 and 6 due to graduation traffic.

 

• RPH942 The Nag Hammadi Scriptures will be held at the Woodlands, in the Camellia Room.
• CEO412 What is Globalization? will be held at Daniel Chapel, in the Garden Room.
• ACM101 Southern Short Story Writers will be held at Daniel Chapel, in the Garden Room.
• BEF208 Boot Camp for Retirement Income Planning will be held in North Village, J 100.
• ACM140 Self Expression Through Arts will be held at Daniel Chapel, in the Conference Room.
• HIS604 The Life of Abe Lincoln will be held at the Woodlands, in the Rose Room.
• RPH992 Judaism 101 will be held at Daniel Chapel, in the Conference Room.

OLLI HAPPENINGS

Chautauqua is coming back to OLLI!  Herman Melville will make a stop at the Herring Center on Thursday, June 20, at 7 p.m.  Meet the “man who lived among the cannibals” and hear him spin tales about his real South Seas adventures that were so incredible, he called them novels.  Ice Cream Social to follow.  Help us make sure we have enough ice cream!  Call, email, or come by the OLLI Office to sign up.  $5.

Erase the old dates and save these new ones! The OLLI/Riley Summer Series will be Wednesdays, July 17, 24, 31, and Aug. 7, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Younts Center. This year’s theme is “Straight Talk: Healthcare Reform in SC.” The series will provide factual, pragmatic information about our current system of healthcare delivery and the changes that will occur with the implementation of the Affordable Care Act in South Carolina in 2014.  It will also provide diverse philosophies on the need for reform and the broader implications of the impending changes to our healthcare system. Tickets for the series will be $35 for OLLI members.

 

The members of the Photography SIG are now sharing their photographs with friends and family on Facebook.  There are many excellent and creative photos that they have taken during recent trips.  If you are interested in viewing these photos please go to OLLI Furman Photography Group on Facebook.  They welcome Likes to the Facebook page and Likes and comments for individual photos.  (You need to be a member of Facebook in order to view the page.)  Stay tuned: OLLI@Furman will roll out its own Facebook page in the Fall!

 

What’s GOING ON at Furman?

 

Mark your calendars! Furman’s Annual Music by the Lake Summer Series continues on Thursday evenings through August 1. Performances begin at 7: 30 p.m. at the amphitheater near Furman’s North Gate. All concerts are free! Call 294-2086 or visit www.furman.edu/summermusic for info.

 

Furman students are currently conducting a study and need your help!  The study will ask you to rate how effective you think different memory strategies are for common memory tasks. The study should take between 30-60 minutes and you will be compensated $10 for your time.  The study will be run in the computer lab at the Herring Center from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on June 11-14.  Please email psychologyresearch@furman.edu to sign up for a time (or to request a different time to participate).  Thanks for your support!

 

Looking for something for your grandchildren to do this summer?  Learning for You hosts a special “Scopes” Program, including Microscope, Kaleidoscope, and Telescope Camps, at Furman for children grades 1-8.  The “Scopes” program is founded upon the belief that children will thrive in an environment in which they are challenged to think and question, and where they can be playful and imaginative.  Check out www2.furman.edu/sites/learningforyou for more information.

 

What’s GOING ON in and around Greenville?

 

Greenville Technical College is seeking part-time professors with master’s degrees or industry experience.  You can learn more at an Adjunct Faculty Fair on Monday, June 17, 10 a.m.-Noon or 4-6 p.m. at McAlister Square.  For more information, visit http://www.gvltec.edu/facultyjobfair/.

 

Shop for locally grown produce, plants, honey, meats and more at the Travelers Rest Farmers Market every Saturday from 9 a.m. until Noon, May through September. The Market will celebrate its fifth season at a new location, the former site of Travelers Rest High School on Wilhelm Winter Street, and, for the first time, include arts and crafts vendors and the occasional musical presentation sponsored by The Travelers Rest Artist’s Alliance.

 

Chautauqua Festival:  “American Legends” June 14-23.  Meet Davy Crockett, Susan B. Anthony, Malcolm X and Herman Melville.  22 free shows and other events performed by nationally acclaimed historical interpreters. Under the Tent at Greenville Tech, Barton campus @ 7:30p - (Fri 6/14 & 6/23 Crockett) (Sat 6/15 Anthony) (Sun 6/16 Melville) (Sat 6/22 Malcolm X). And one night only - re-live the “The Legends of Camelot.” (Fri. 6/21@ 7:30p in Falls Park). More free shows indoors each day (Sat 6/15 - Sat 6/22).  Each show is completely different.  Call 244-1499 or visit greenvilleCHAUTAUQUA.org  Free!

 

Loaves and Fishes, the only mobile food rescue organization in Greenville County, is having their big fundraiser at Embassy Suites Greenville on Sunday, June 2, 6-9:30.  Enjoy a Taste of the Upstate’s finest dining, wine, auctions, live music and more — to benefit those who are hungry in our community!  Dress is casual. Tickets are $60 and available online at www.loavesandfishesgreenville.org or by calling 864.232.3595.