Chinese intrigue in Asia, proxy wars with undeveloped countries and various other situations that reflect the environment and events of the Cold War. We will include a section, called "Spymaster," that covers the handling and development of prospective spies along with a discussion on the psychology of being a spy, the problems with developing good Intelligence analysis and how spymasters recruit, train and handle spies and prospective informants. This seven-week course will begin April 7. Bob Fannin worked at Army Intelligence School and is a thirty-year member of the Association of Former Intelligence Officers with a masters in Information Science. LIT613 Experienced Writers B Tuesday, 3:15- 4:45 p.m., Herring Center, Vick Seminar (HC102) If your goal for spring is to kick up your writing skills, this is the class for you! "Experienced Writers" will help you create and communicate through concept development, drafting, and revision as you journey toward more effective writing skills. Structure and usage are tools for compelling prose and poetry. Writing prompts will enhance your creativity, and you will receive instructor feedback on each submission. Participants may also offer selections from their long-term writing projects, both fiction and non-fiction. Class size is limited so that every student has an opportunity to present. This is NOT a class for beginners. Completion of a writing course or demonstrated experience is required. Dr. Judith Chandler is a retired Furman professor, and has taught at OLLI since its inception. She is also an artist and community volunteer. ART106 Improv for Confidence and Connection Tuesday, 3:15-4:45 p.m., Herring Center, Huff (HC105) This improv workshop is designed to help students tap into their creativity, enhance communication skills, and build confidence in a fun and engaging environment. Whether you’re a beginner or have some improv experience, this workshop is perfect for anyone looking to be more outgoing, think on their feet, and connect with others. Students will participate in interactive games, group
12-month calendar. In this class we will first discuss how the calendar is laid out and the times associated with each month, day, hour and minute. In each weekly session the class will explore a specific timeframe from the calendar. We will start with the Big Bang and this class will end with the fall of Rome. Students will gain a better understanding of the events of the history of the cosmos and how relatively short our time has been on this planet. Tony Nedved retired from Michelin and has a B.S. in chemistry from Furman. He taught at Greenville Tech and Tri- County Tech part-time. HIS427B Introduction to the Upstate Tuesday, 1:30-3 p.m., Herring Center, Piper (HC111) Are you new to Greenville city or county (or a longtime resident) and want to learn more about our area? Join us as we explore Greenville’s past, present and future including Greenville’s history and people, and the customs, language, culture, food and traditions that make us who we are. Find insider info. on everything from getting around to recreational, cultural and volunteer opportunities. This four-week course begins April 21. Rosemary Bomar is a lifelong resident of the Greenville area with education and work experience in public and religious education, volunteer administration, and involvement in community organizations including OLLI and the Travelers Rest Historical Society. HIS430 Cold War Espionage Tuesday, 1:30-3 p.m., Herring Center, Crabtree (HC110) Cold War Espionage covers the Cold War years from the end of World War 2 in 1945 through to 1991, when the Soviet Communist system collapsed with the Soviet Russian government. We will cover the espionage activities that accompanied these years and were the backdrop to many of the major events during this time. In addition, we will reflect on events and circumstances in the Cold War era, in contrast to what is called the "New Cold War" which has been experienced in contemporary times, due to Russian aggression,
thoughtfully and emotionally to it. Poetry can encourage you to slow down and examine your thoughts about what you read. Our format will be light on lecture and heavy on interaction with the poems and each other. Personal response and discussion will be encouraged. Analysis will be secondary to reading and relishing great poems, and will feature as an aid to enjoyment rather than as an end in itself. Lori Griswold taught college English for many years, as well as writing, editing, and performing as a singer/ actor. PAH835 Quilling Tuesday, 1-3 p.m., Herring Center, Graham (HC005) Paper quilling is the art of rolling long thin strips of paper using a special tool and then pinching the pieces into different shapes. These shapes are then glued together to form decorative art. Paper quilling projects can be used to decorate cards, boxes, gift bags, picture frames, or even made into 3D stand-alone art pieces. You will receive your own complete basic quilling kit. Materials Fee: $45 paid to instructors during first class. Dr. Joan Huck is a multimedia artist. She has taught a variety of subjects for over 40 years. PAH838 Knit a Summer T Tuesday, 1:30-3 p.m., Herring Center, President’s Conference (HC103) Intermediate knitters - Use the class pattern (Riptide pattern cost $7) or bring your own pattern to knit during the class. Details for the pattern will be sent out just before class starts. On the first day of class we’ll start with measuring our swatches and talking about sweater construction before jumping in to knit our summer T. Heather Buono has been knitting for many years and enjoys sharing what she has learned with others. SNM1311 The Cosmic Calendar Tuesday, 1:30-3 p.m., Herring Center, Larkin (HC104) The Cosmic Calendar was popularized by Carl Sagan in 1977. It depicts history, starting with the Big Bang which occurred 13.8 billion years ago, to the present, compressed onto a
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