HIS433 Great Decisions Thursday, 9-10:30 a.m., Herring Center, Crabtree (HC110) Explore the most pressing global issues shaping America’s role on the world stage. Using the Great Decisions 2026 briefing book from the Foreign Policy Association, this discussion-based course examines key topics, including Trump 2.0 foreign policy, Tariffs and Trade, U.S.–China relations, and Ukraine and European security. Join us for conversation and thoughtful insight into the challenges defining U.S. foreign policy today. This course is a repeat of the Winter Great Decisions course. This four-week course begins April 23. David Johnson and Bob McGrath are retired businessmen with an interest in current affairs. They have taught Great Decisions at OLLI since 2016. ART104 The Bauhaus Thursday, 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Herring Center, Larkin (HC104) The German Bauhaus was the most influential modernist art school of the 20th century. Its work encompassed a number of disciplines, from artistic crafts to fine art; from textiles to graphics; from furniture to architecture. Although no longer in operation, the school’s methods and design principles survive as a major influence today. Using a combination of visuals, lecture, and class discussion, the sessions will cover these design principles as well as the school’s moving history, its influential artists, and its legacy today. This four-week course ends April 16. Lou Koppel is a sculptor with over a decade in the Upstate art community. He and his wife, Joan, have taught art history and travel-related classes at the OLLIs at Clemson, San Diego State, and Furman. CEB209 Beyond the Brackets Thursday, 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Herring Center, Vick Seminar (HC102) This class explores how taxes impact retirement income and strategies to keep more of what you’ve earned. We’ll cover how different income sources like Social Security, pensions, IRAs, and Roth accounts are taxed, and how withdrawal strategies can reduce lifetime tax bills. We’ll also look at Roth conversions, Medicare
HFE329 Anthony's Intermediate Hiking Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Meets Offsite We will hike distances of approximately 4-10 miles with
philosophies of these traditions and how they guide their followers’ beliefs and conduct. Buddhism was established around 600 BC, while Jainism has existed since prehistoric times. Karma, reincarnation, and liberation are important concepts in both, but their interpretations differ. We’ll look at the fundamental beliefs in both traditions, review similarities and differences between them, and delve into questions such as: When there is no external guiding light, what motivates us to act in a selfless, compassionate, and loving manner? We’ll also review the life stories of the Buddha and some of the Jain prophets, and the lessons from them. Finally, we’ll clarify the teachings of both traditions through examples and stories and see their relevance in today’s world. Ajay Mehta has resided in Greenville since 1980. He has taught Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism at OLLI since 2017. He has developed his understanding of the ancient religions in India through reading and research. SNM1314 Overview of Meteorology and Physical Oceanography Thursday, 9-10:30 a.m., Herring Center, Larkin (HC104) The atmosphere and oceans are coupled in a manner that determines the global distribution of weather and climate. An awareness of the ocean-atmosphere connection is key to understanding temperature and precipitation variability anywhere on earth. The course will examine the physical principles that govern the motion of the air and seas and the interactions between them. Topics will include jet streams, ocean currents, wind and waves, coastal processes such as erosion and sediment transport along the Carolina beaches, extratropical and tropical cyclones, an overview of Hurricane Helene (2024), 21st-century weather forecasting, and a historical look at the meteorology and oceanography aspects of the forecast for D-Day. This course will not focus on topics in biological or chemical oceanography. Larry Lee had a 41-year career at six locations in the NOAA/National Weather Service. His background includes forecasting storms, wind, and waves in the Bering Sea, Gulf of Alaska, and along the Carolina coast.
elevation gains ranging from 300 to 1,200 feet (at the most). We will hike at a pace of approximately 2 miles per hour, depending on the elevation changes, trail conditions, and water crossings, etc. We will take time to stop along the trails to take in waterfalls, panoramic views, tranquil lakes, and gurgling streams. Before beginning every hike, we will allow time for stretching. We will allow ample time for lunch and will try to make lunch stops at places with beautiful views. We will sometimes stop to identify various types of flora. Anthony Cicone, a retired Presbyterian Minister, has been walking through the woods since he was a child. He still enjoys sharing this form of recreation with others. Elsie Cicone is a retired pharmacist and mother of two, and will assist with this course. RPH1213 American Jewish Experience Thursday, 9-10:30 a.m., Herring Center, Campbell (HC004) Journey through four centuries of the American Jewish experience! Learn about what brought Jews to this country, how they assimilated, and the outsized impact of this small population on American culture, science, and politics. The PBS miniseries, The Jewish Americans and optional readings complement the course. Devon Anker has an MA in Judaic Studies and Jewish Communal Service from Brandeis University. She leads the book club at Temple of Israel and is Manager of Operations for the Beth Israel Cemetery Association. RPH1215 Buddhism and Jainism— The Atheist Religions Thursday, 9-10:30 a.m., Herring Center, Huff (HC105) Buddhism and Jainism are called atheist religions by many because they do not believe in the existence of God. For them, ‘Theology’ means “investigating the nature of ultimate reality.” This course will look at the
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