the Santa Fe Institute on this subject to guide our examination. Some of the mathematical concepts that are involved include Fourier analysis, groups theory, fractals, and number theory. We will also look at the use of mathematics to aid in the creation of music. Bill Mawby has a Ph.D. in Biomathematics. He has taught multiple OLLI courses on science topics. Bill has done extensive consulting work, had 5 books published, and has authored around 25 patents. ART105 A History of the World in Fifteen Works of Art Wednesday, 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Herring Center, Crabtree (HC110) Imagine telling the story of humanity— our very hopes, dreams, fears, and traumas—through fifteen carefully selected works of art spanning over twenty millennia. Imagine using each work of art as a window into a world vaguely familiar, yet hauntingly distant and alien. Imagine an intellectual journey to enlighten and challenge how we our place ourselves within this fascinating cosmos. A History of the World in Fifteen Works of Art, invites you on a chronological and geographic journey through paintings, sculptures, ancient coins, manuscripts, maps, and architecture. Through powerful and engaging visuals, each work will be placed within its historical and cultural context. We’ll explore ancient empires, religious transformations, social upheavals, war, human relationships, and death and the afterlife. Closer to our own time, we’ll touch upon the industrial revolution and the birth of Modernism. We conclude with the contemporary celebrity artist, social unrest and "#METOO.” E. Michael Whittington is a recently retired art museum director and art historian. He has a BA in Anthropology from West Georgia University and an MA in Art History from the University of Florida. CEB212 Get Involved in Greenville Wednesday, 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Herring Center, Piper (HC111) Many recent arrivals to Greenville bring with them a strong history of civic, cultural, and philanthropic engagement. This course is
basic knife strokes preparing for their first project. There will be a variety of projects provided to progressively improve skills. We will cover painting and finishing of the woodcarvings. The materials fee covers a new knife, glove, sharpening strop, and wood for projects. Materials fee: $60 (due to instructor at first class). Kent Ellison has been carving since 2003 and has won numerous awards in competitions. He is a 20-year member of the Piedmont Wood Carvers Club. Kent has been teaching at OLLI and elsewhere since 2006.
designed to introduce participants— particularly those new to the area—to opportunities for involvement in the vibrant cultural, artistic, and nonprofit communities of Greenville. From the Peace Center to the County Museum of Art, from local theaters to volunteer organizations, Greenville offers a wide range of avenues for meaningful engagement. The course will also explore how the skills, experience, and passions of OLLI members can be an asset to local institutions and initiatives. Participants will hear from guest speakers, connect with local organizations, and learn how to make a lasting impact in their new community. Jeffrey Lawson founded Piedmont Arthritis Clinic in 1979 and was the first rheumatologist in the Upstate. He was involved in founding Roper Mountain Science Center and supports a variety of local organizations in the Greenville area. HFE331 International Folk and Line Dance Favorites Wednesday, 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Physical Activities Center, GFS Try a mix of international folk and Policy 2012.1: OLLI (Classroom) Code of Conduct Topics included within the OLLI curriculum may evoke emotional and visceral reactions to social, religious, political, and economic events, which inherently have elements of human tragedy, and during the course of time, may create discord. Comments shared within the class should be voiced in a professional manner conducive to promoting civil discourse and intellectual honesty. Passionate dialogue is encouraged as long as opposing viewpoints are respected and the dignity of others is maintained. In the event that an issue arises which compromises this premise and is deemed detrimental to the learning environment (i.e., unwarranted personal attacks or unsolicited dialogue outside of the classroom environment), then the OLLI administration has the authority to remove a student or instructor from the class and/or the program.
PHO908 iPhone Photography for Beginners Wednesday, 9-10:30 a.m., Herring Center, Larkin (HC104)
The best camera is the one you have with you. If your iPhone is always with you, so is a fantastic camera! All you need is a little help navigating the iPhone camera functions and features. This class will explore the range of features and capabilities of the Apple camera app that comes with your iPhone. We will cover: basic camera controls and locations, camera modes (still and movie) and when to use them, focusing, exposure settings, lighting, shooting formats, AI techniques and photo album features, organization and searching options. We will also cover basic composition strategies and post-processing available within the native camera app. Each lesson will include a homework assignment. Homework will be reviewed during the following class. Minimum phone required is iPhone 15 Pro or Pro Max, iPhone 16 all models and iPhone 17 all models. Minimum iOS is iOS 26. Ron Blitstein is a "techie" and Lynne Blitstin is a retired teacher. Experienced OLLI instructors, together they make a great team. Their hobbies include photography, cooking, gardening, travel and teaching at OLLI. SNM1310 Notable Additions Wednesday, 9-10:30 a.m., Herring Center, Piper (HC111) Music is the pattern of sounds through time and the study of patterns is precisely the purpose of mathematics. This course will examine various aspects of music such as tones, rhythms, chords, progressions, etc., that can be expressed mathematically. We will use the series of videos from
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