plan to follow up in future semesters with a class on each of the other greats—Othello, King Lear, and Macbeth. Mike O’Neill earned a Ph.D. in Renaissance literature at UConn and taught there and at OSU. He then worked in marketing/PR, mostly at his own company. Retired in Greenville, he still likes to read and write. LIT607 Murder in the Cathedral Thursday, 1:30-3 p.m., Herring Center, Crabtree (HC110) Two plays filled with treachery and intrigue: T. S. Eliot’s Murder in the Cathedral , written in 1934, and Sophocles’ Antigone , written in 440 BC, will make you wonder at the depravity of man and also at his sheer bravery. Both plays feature protagonists who are willing to die for what they believe to be right. Join me as we take a deep dive into two tragedies that explore the depths of the human soul. In the process, perhaps we will bring new understanding to our world and to ourselves. Linda Kelly has a masters degree in Liberal Arts. She is a retired teacher of AP and IB English classes and the Theory of Knowledge. She enjoys teaching for OLLI. LIT609 The Collected Short Stories of Ray Bradbury Thursday, 1:30-3 p.m., Herring Center, President’s Conference (HC103) Out of this large book, I selected 24 stories that I believed were the best of the best. Class members will be assigned three stories a week to read and fill out short six question responses to share in an open discussion that will last about 25 minutes. A few copies of the book will be available at the first class, or you can purchase with ISBN 0-06- 054242-X. Week one will cover his life, background and an explanation on “What is a short story? "Afterward, we’ll get started reading the first story. This is going to be a fun class and I hope you'll join me. David Grote was a high school teacher for 31 years and has taught classes for Wofford’s Lifelong Learning and OLLI@Furman.
lives regardless of environment and without interference from sickness, disease or aging. In class, discover your unique DNA blueprint to improve diet, exercise, daily and seasonal routines. Learn the Science of Food to support your Ayurveda blueprint and reduce inflammation (the root cause of much pain and disease). Study how to use Ayurveda exercises founded in yoga to prepare your mind-body for daily living your best health. Experience guided meditation to activate your healing centers called chakras. Understand how to open channels of healing on the inside to create ultimate well-being on the outside. A retired career professional and lifelong learner, Donna Dau has spent over 30 years as an Ayurveda Practitioner studying with experts, helping others find lasting well-being physically, mentally, spiritually. HIS431 South Carolina History: From Revolution to Antebellum Thursday, 1:30-3 p.m., Herring Center, Piper (HC111) South Carolina played an important role in the Revolutionary and National/ Antebellum periods of American history. The goal of this class is to highlight the major people and events in those times. Lecture, hands-on artifacts, and primary sources will be utilized to "bring the past to life." Larry Greer, Ph.D. is a retired history teacher. He has written history curriculum materials for the state of South Carolina, and for national book publishers. LIT606 Hamlet Thursday, 1:30-3 p.m., Herring Center, Campbell (HC004) "What a piece of work is a man” – and what a piece of work is this play. This class will focus on Hamlet, the first of Shakespeare’s great tragedies. We’ll delve into the play, its diverse characters, and our evolving understanding of these in theater, film, art, later literature, and more. We’ll read many passages (projected on screen), watch scenes from film and stage adaptations, and start to discover just how Shakespeare’s mature tragedies work. In class, I’ll use the Pelican Shakespeare paperback. I
the language, with an emphasis on speaking and listening in a variety of situations. Make your visit to Italy memorable as you engage with Italians in their native language. This is a beginner class and no prior knowledge of Italian is necessary. Ron Blitstein spent 4 years immersed in the culture and language of Italy while in the Air Force. He has extended his Italian experience through college-level Italian classes and multiple return trips to Italy. He considers travel not just seeing the sights but being able to interact with the people who live there. Lynne Blitstein has traveled to Italy numerous times and is learning Italian (with Ron's help). She is a retired teacher. ART101 Acting and Performing Thursday, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Herring Center, Huff (HC105) Students will learn the art of performing through monologues, scenes and improvisation. At the end of the term, students will be able to put on a show. The student can either have no experience or be advanced and just want to sharpen their skills. The class is designed to satisfy all levels of performing. Acting materials will be supplied by the instructors. This is a fun class helping students with everyday situations such as public speaking and confidence in a group setting and simply the joy of performing. If you know you will have more than one absence from class, please enroll in the next semester this class is given. We build on each class following the prior one and it makes it difficult for everyone if there are many absences. Missing more than one class will significantly disadvantage your learning as well as that of your fellow students. Francine Hachem has her master’s certification from Will-O-Way Apprentice Theatre in Bloomfield, Michigan. She was the theatre director for Older Person Commission in Michigan for 15 years. Gayl Board-Rein will assist with this course. HFE340 Ayurveda Wellness Thursday, 1:30-3 p.m., Herring Center, Larkin (HC104) Ayurveda dates to India more than 500 years. Ayurveda's purpose is to influence, transform, and extend our
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