Spring 2016 - Vancouver Island University

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If you are 50 or better and have
an interest in learning, become an
annual member of VIU ElderCollege
and take advantage of our many
learning opportunities. The annual
membership fee is $20 and is
valid from July 1 to June 30 each
year. Most course tuition is $40 +
tax per course; material fees may
be additional. Younger spouses
and partners of VIU ElderCollege
members are eligible to attend
classes, space permitting, for an
additional fee of $20.
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VIU ELDERCOLLEGE COURSES
RUN IN PARKSVILLE,
QUALICUM AND NANAIMO.
CONTENTS
January
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March
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May
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Saturday Speakers
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• free admission to Milner Gardens
• use of the VIU library in Nanaimo
during courses
Why VIU ElderCollege courses
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• a participatory learning experience
• no quizzes or grades
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900 Fifth Street
Nanaimo, BC V9R 5S5
Tel: 250-740-6400
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Parksville Civic & Technology Centre
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Parksville, BC V9P 2G3
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January Session (Jan 11 – Feb 12)
Becoming A Better Photographer
This course provides an overall view of the fossil history
of the earth, emphasizing the paleontology of Vancouver
Island. Discussions include types of fossilization, rocks,
minerals and geological time periods. A visit to the
Qualicum Beach Museum and the instructor’s fossil-filled
workshop is included.
You’ve got a camera, but you’re not sure how to use it? You
don’t like the way your photos turn out? You don’t know
what to do with all those photos? This class will teach the
basics of using your digital camera and how to take better
photos. Some time will be allocated in each class to practice
using your camera. Please bring your camera and the
camera’s manual.
ELDP 075 S16Q01 (Parksville)
6 sessions: Mon, Jan 11- Feb 22; 9:30-11:30 (No class Feb 8)
Fee:$40 + GST = $42
GRAHAM BEARD is President of the Vancouver Island
Paleontology Museum Society, as well as Director and
Curator of the Museum. He is Vice-President of the BC
Paleontological Alliance and co-author of West Coast Fossils
and numerous scientific papers.
ELDQ 010 S16N01 (Nanaimo)
6 sessions: Mon, Jan 11-Feb 22; 1:30-3:30 (No class Feb 8)
Fee: $40 + GST = $42
WALLY ROTH considers himself to be a serious amateur
photographer. He has taken photos most of his life but took
up photography as a hobby in 1996.
China And The West Against Japan:
Get To Know Your Photography Stuff NEW World At War 1931-1945
Learn how to get to know your camera. Find out
what your camera’s symbols and buttons mean and what
they do. Discover the “one thing” which is key to everything
about photography. Understand how to adjust the two main
mechanical controls plus the two electronic controls to
where they need to be to create an image. Learn how to see
light and use it to create images which tell a story, produce a
mood, or both. Then find out the many ways to share your
creations with your community and maybe the world.
ELDS 060 S16Q01 (Parksville)
6 sessions: Mon, Jan 11-Feb 22; 1-3 (No class Feb 8)
Fee:$40 + GST = $42
KENNETH MEISNER loves to teach photography and
explain it in an understandable fashion. He has been
photographing since the Seventies, professionally since the
Eighties. Self-taught to begin with, then top honours at the
Western Academy of Photography in the Nineties.
The Space Race – Quest For The Moon
We will look at the people, events, propaganda, triumphs
and tragedies of the US-USSR race to the moon, which
allowed man to break the bonds of earth and make the first
tentative steps into the great beyond. This media-rich course
includes rare and fascinating behind-the-scenes footage.
ELDN 089 S16Q01 (Parksville)
6 sessions: Mon, Jan 11-Feb 22; 1-3 (No class Feb 8)
Fee:$40 + GST = $42
DAVID PRUD’HOMME has a PhD in Slavic Linguistics as
well as a keen interest in the natural world, the sciences, and
languages. He is a past president of the Edmonton Centre of
the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada.
NEW
This course will cover traditional interpretations of
WWII in Asia and the Pacific. We will look at Japanese,
Chinese and Western interpretations of the War in Asia.
Emphasis will be upon the reasons for Japanese expansion,
its conflict with other rising powers and the course of
the war, with emphasis on the war in mainland Asia. The
legacy of WWII in Asia-Pacific and its effects on legitimacy
of rule in countries and current international relations will
also be discussed.
6 sessions: Tue, Jan 12-Feb 16; 1-3
Fee:$40 + GST = $42
ROD SZASZ is a private business person with over 25 years
of living in Japan and China and is fluent in Japanese. He has a
M.Sc. London School of Economics, UBC, and VIU Alumnus.
He has made original contributions in research to the study of
WWII in Asia and the Pacific with translations of Japanese warrelated documents. He was voted in as a Member of the Royal
Historical Society and currently resides in Nanaimo engaged in
running venture businesses.
Love of Learning
The Love of Learning program allows
you to take university courses with
unfilled seats on an audit basis.
• No exams or assignments
• Wide selection of academic courses at a discount
• $99 per 3-credit course + student society and activity fees
• Simply for the Love of Learing!
Classes start January 4. Apply Now!
Visit: viu.ca/love-of-learning or call 250.740.6400 for more details.
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JANUARY SESSION
Fossils – Windows Into The Past
P3: Physics, Poetry & Philosophy
NEW
Physics, poetry and philosophy are all about
distilling bulk information to yield the elegant essence of
understanding. We can do it any way you like: read from
“The Skeptics Guide to Physics,” bring physics news items,
stories or poems to class for dissection, or just brainstorm
together.
6 sessions: Wed, Jan 13-Feb 17; 10-Noon
Fee:$40 + GST = $42
JESS BREWER is a Professor Emeritus at UBC,where
He taught Physics from 1977 to 2011. His research uses
muons (elementary particles produced at the world’s
biggest cyclotron) as probes of condensed matter (magnets,
semiconductors, superconductors etc.).
Learn Mah Jong
Sharpen your thinking skills and have fun learning the
challenging game of Chinese Mah Jong. The Western
version of this ancient game will be taught. You will have
the opportunity to learn some of the basic and most popular
hands and enjoy practicing your new skills in groups of 3 or 4.
ELDS 039 S16N01 (Nanaimo)
6 sessions: Wed, Jan 13-Feb 17; 1:30-3:30
Fee:$40 + GST = $42
RHONDDA SELLARS has played Mah Jong for 8 years
and has taught several students who now enjoy the game
on a weekly basis. Currently she enjoys playing Mah Jong
approximately 7 hours per week and always finds it an
exciting and rewarding past time.
The Ruins Of Modernity:
A Darwinian Nightmare
In the “modernity” of the early 20th century, artists used
images of ruins to depict a breakdown in society. Today, we
have our own images of ruins: photographs of marine and
land habitats that are now at risk. This course provides an
ecological reading of Darwin’s great masterpiece, the Origin
of Species, that prompts us to ask the following questions:
Has the natural world been irretreviably damaged by
human beings? If so, what kind of world will we leave for
our grandchildren? The text for this course is a selected
edition of the Origin of Species, available for purchase at the
Parksville VIU campus.
6 sessions: Thu, Jan 14-Feb 18; 1-3
Fee:$40 + GST = $42
GLORIA MARTINS has a BA from Simon Fraser University
and has experience as a teaching assistant at the university.
She is also a lifelong learner with particular interests in
interdisciplinary studies and critical theory.
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DID YOU KNOW? Your VIU ElderCollege
membership allows you to use the library at
VIU’s Nanaimo Campus during your course.
Seeking Happiness While Living With
Chronic Illness
It is easy for life stressors, including chronic illness and pain
to steal personal happiness. In the face of chronic illness/
pain what happiness can be found? How much can authentic
happiness be nurtured? Be prepared to be personally
engaged.
6 sessions: Thu, Jan 14-Feb 18; 1:30-3:30
Fee:$40 + GST = $42
DEBORAH VAN DER GOES has worked as a social worker
and Anglican priest for 30+ years. In the last 5 years she has
been living with severe fibromyalgia and chronic pain. She
combines these different worlds for this course.
Bridge III: Things No Trump
The emphasis of this course will be on bidding, playing and
defending against no trump contracts. It is designed for
people who have completed Bridge I & II or have a working
knowledge of the content of those courses. Each session will
contain the bidding and playing of 4 pre-determined hands
followed by a review and discussion of the bidding and play.
6 sessions: Fri, Jan 15-Feb 19; 10-Noon
Fee:$40 + GST = $42
JIM CRIST is an amateur bridge player striving to improve
his game. Now semi-retired, his eclectic career included
designing and delivering training in a variety of subjects,
from human resource management to nuclear power plant
operations.
Brushing Up For Seniors
In this course we will take a look at traffic safety topics that
are of particular interest to older drivers. Topics covered
will include: night driving, antilock brakes, airbags, freeway
driving, hydroplaning and turning at intersections.
ELDR 027 S16Q01 (Parksville)
1 session: Fri, Jan 29; 1-4
Fee:$9.52 + GST = $10
TIM SCHEWE is a retired RCMP constable with 25 years
of service, including 20 in traffic enforcement and 10 as a
technical collision investigator.
March Session (Feb 29 – Apr 11)
Italian Immigration To BC: 1858-1970
Good Bugs/Bad Bugs
Italian emigration has been described as the “largest exodus
ever from on European nation”. Driven by poverty and
desperation, Italians went to wherever in the world there
was a need for men with strong backs who would work
for low wages. They were called “scabs” by labour unions,
“undesirable” by the federal government, and “enemy aliens”
by the RCMP. Their story in BC mirrors the history of the
province.
In the last five years there’s been a scientific
revolution in understanding of the human microbiome –
the trillions of bacteria that live in and on us, and are now
known to be essential for normal development and function
of our brain, immune systems and metabolism. Learn how
medical science is taking the first baby steps that will lead
to powerful new approaches to obesity, diabetes, asthma,
allergies and, perhaps, autism.
6 sessions: Mon, Feb 29-Apr 11; 10-Noon
(No class March 28)
6 sessions: Tue, Mar 1-Apr 5; 10-Noon
Fee:$40 + GST = $42
Fee:$40 + GST = $42
JOHN NORTH received his PhD in Immunology from the
University of Cambridge, England. He spent the majority of
his career developing novel pharmaceuticals, retiring after
nearly a decade leading a UBC spin-off biotech company.
DNA Technology Applications
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In this course we will examine and discuss how
DNA technology is being used beyond our
immediate human health issues. Topics covered will include
forensics, genetically modified organisms, the mining of
DNA for clues to evolutionary history, and the “sports gene”
– inside the science of extraordinary athletic performance.
We will also explore the anticipated benefits and challenges
of these rapid technological changes. Previous participation
in a DNA-realted course is highly recommended.
ELDS 056 S16X01 (Qualicum Beach)
6 sessions: Mon, Feb 29-Apr 11; 10-Noon
(No class March 28)
Fee:$40 + GST = $42
ANNE TOBY received her PhD in Genetics from Simon
Fraser University. Initially a research scientist, she became
Co-ordinator of Co-operative Education in the Faculty of
Science at SFU. Her other career passion is teaching science
to lay people.
DID YOU KNOW? Your VIU ElderCollege
membership covers your admission to
Milner Gardens.
Charlotte Bronte, Jane Eyre And
The Victoria Age
MARCH SESSION
LYNNE BOWEN has a master’s degree in Western
Canadian History and is the award-winning author of seven
books written for a general audience. She taught Creative
Writing at UBC for fourteen years.
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From 1837 to Queen Victoria’s death in 1901, the
Victorian era was a time in British history that was filled
with national pride, optimism and self-confidence. The
novel Jane Eyre is a reflection of that particular period in
history. Throughout the course we will not only explore
the novel as a piece of literature, but we will also delve
into the many historical sociological, psychological and
cultural elements that make up this fascinating period.
Through the use of audio visuals and discussions we
will explore such topics as feminism, religion, sexuality,
morality, the arts, and the family.
ELDS 070 S16N01 (Parksville)
6 sessions: Tue, Mar 1-Apr 5; 1:30-3:30
Fee: $40 + GST = $42
DAVID HUNT was a teacher for eighteen years and was an
English department head. David’s next career step was as
faculty advisor, lecturer and course coordinator for UBC’s
Faculty of Education. He had been teaching English at
the ElderCollege in Delta and SFU’s Senior Program until
recently relocating to the Island.
“lets me delve into
interesting areas without
worrying about exams”
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China And The West Against Japan:
World At War 1931-1945
NEW
This course will cover traditional interpretations of
WWII in Asia and the Pacific. We will look at Japanese,
Chinese and Western interpretations of the War in Asia.
Emphasis will be upon the reasons for Japanese expansion,
its conflict with other rising powers and the course of
the war, with emphasis on the war in mainland Asia.
The legacy of WWII in Asia-Pacific and its effects on
legitimacy of rule in countries and current international
relations will also be discussed.
6 sessions: Tue, Mar 1-Apr 5; 1-3
Fee:$40 + GST = $42
ROD SZASZis a private business person with over 25 years
of living in Japan and China and is fluent in Japanese. He
has a M.Sc. London School of Economics, UBC, and VIU
Alumnus. He has made original contributions in research to
the study of WWII in Asia and the Pacific with translations
of Japanese war-related documents. He was voted in as
a Member of the Royal Historical Society and currently
resides in Nanaimo engaged in running venture businesses.
Climbing Your Family Tree – An
Introduction To Genealogy
Have you ever wondered about who your ancestors were
or what to do with all those family pictures and papers?
Have you thought about compiling a family record and
didn’t know where to start? Then this course is for you! The
material covered will include getting started, organizing
your work, useful forms and researching on the internet.
ELDP 083 S16Q01 (Parksville)
6 sessions: Tue, Mar 1-Apr 5; 1-3
Fee:$40 + GST = $42
CAROL WELLS has a BSc from the University of Alberta
and certification in Business Administration from the
College of New Caledonia. She has researched her own
family tree and has completed course work with the
National Institute for Genealogical Studies.
PARKING AT
THE NANAIMO
CAMPUS
Purchase a 3-hour parking
pass for $3 from Meter #10
in Lot A to park in the lot
around Building 100.
From Impressionism To PostModernism – The Evolution Of
Modern Art
NEW
Travel through history to understand the underpinnings, the
artists and the cultural importance of Modern Art. Discuss
philosophies that founded recognized art movements and
their stylistic attributes and connections. Expressionism,
fauvism, suprematism, abstract art, constructivism, cubism,
pop art, minimalism and photorealism, to list but a few,
will be explored. Then in the second half of class, paint
and/or create in the style of one of these art movements.
Gain a solid background while enjoying the synergy and
camaraderie of creating your own art pieces. Some very
unique materials and all handouts are provided for a $30 fee
which is due at the first class to the instructor.
6 sessions: Wed, Mar 2-Apr 6; 10-Noon
Fee:$40 + GST = $42
TERRI BOWEN, (B.Ed., MA, Master Graphologist), a
retired principal of a Fine Arts school in Calgary, is a fourtime Grand Aggregate Arts Award winner from our local
Lighthouse Country. She works in many mediums and
formats, including mural painting.
Introduction To Yoga Philosophy
NEW
Yoga is a vast and ancient system for human
wellness. Here in the west, we are beginning to see some
of the aspects and benefits of yoga, largely based on the
physical practice (asana). Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, Restorative
and more – there are many forms and the terminology can
be confusing. This course will provide an introduction to
the history and purpose of yoga, the different forms of yoga
(and their benefits), and guidelines for both physical and
meditation. We will practice different meditation techniques
in class.
6 sessions: Wed, Mar 2-Apr 6; 10-Noon
Fee:$40 + GST = $42
DEBBIE NARVER has a Masters in Business
Administration, is an experienced manager, and currently
an independent management consultant and facilitator. She
has practiced yoga for 13 years and completed her 200 hour
Yoga Teacher Certification in 2014. She enjoys sharing her
passion for yoga with others.
“instructors have a
wealth of academic and
practical knowledge”
The Communist Revolutions
(1917 to 1991)
The Communist Revolution in Russia in 1917 created a
conflict that would dominate and define much of the 20th
century. This course will examine the roots, the nature, and
the impact of this struggle; the background and ideology;
how the revolution developed under Lenin and Stalin; the
global conflict of the Cold War, with its far reaching, long
lasting, and sometimes surprising consequences; and the
dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991.
ELDQ 029 S16Q01 (Parksville)
6 sessions: Wed, Mar 2-Apr 6; 1-3
Fee:$40 + GST = $42
BRETT BOWEN attended the University of Calgary
for both his undergraduate and graduate degrees. Upon
graduation he began work with the Calgary Board of
Education as (primarily) a teacher of Social Studies,
Humanities, and History.
techniques/art elements such as chiaroscuro,
colour theory, perspective, textural impasto, blending, line,
and so on. View paintings throughout the ages that clearly
demonstrate these techniques/elements of art. Then in the
second part of class, develop your own artistic creations
which focus on these elements. Being success-oriented
and individualized, all levels are invited. Some very unique
materials and all handouts are provided for a $30 fee which
is due at the first class to the instructor.
6 sessions: Wed, Mar 2-Apr 6; 1-3
Fee:$40 + GST = $42
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This intermediate course is for those who have
already taken “Learn Mah Jong”. You will build on previous
skills and expand your knowledge of the Western version of
Chinese Mah Jong by learning to play new hands and how
to build the wall. There will be time in class to practice your
additional skills in groups of 3 or 4.
6 sessions: Wed, Mar 2-Apr 6; 1:30-3:30
Fee:$40 + GST = $42
RHONDDA SELLARS has played Mah Jong for 8 years
and has taught several students who now enjoy the game
on a weekly basis. Currently she enjoys playing Mah Jong
approximately 7 hours per week and always finds it an
exciting and rewarding past time.
Poems Of Love (Or Lust)
NEW
“I wonder who first discovered the efficacy of
poetry in driving away love,” Elizabeth Bennet remarked
in Pride and Prejudice. The course offers an opportunity
to ponder the relationship between love and the poems
it nominally inspires, to explore historically the long
tradition of love poetry, and to share favourite poems
about love (or lust). Students are invited to contact
the instructor, in advance of the course if possible, with
suggestions for poems to be included. Each class will consist
of a talk, followed by the reading and discussion of poems.
MARCH SESSION
Tricks Of The Trade – Painting Techniques
Of Selected Famous Artists
NEW
This class will examine specific painting
Intermediate Mah Jong
6 sessions: Thu, Mar 3-Apr 7; 9:30-11:30
Fee:$40 + GST = $42
ELIZABETH MARSLAND has a lifelong interest in poetry
and enjoys sharing and discussing poems with other
aficionados. She has a PhD in Comparative Literature.
Deciphering The Code Of Life
“Every so often in the history of human endeavour there
comes a breakthrough that takes humankind across a
frontier into a new era” (Tony Blair). Twelve years ago,
the results of the Human Genome Project were published,
revealing the sequence of the 3 billion units that make up
human DNA. In this course, we will explore the promises
and perils of this scientific breakthrough, including ethical
and social implications. No science background required.
ELDQ 011 S16X01 (Qualicum Beach)
6 sessions: Thu, Mar 3 - Apr 7; 10 - Noon
Fee: $40 + GST - $42
ANNE TOBY received her PhD in Genetics from Simon
Fraser University. Initially a research scientist, she became
Co-ordinator of Co-operative Education in the Faculty of
Science at SFU. Her other career passion is teaching science
to lay people.
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The Art Of Photography
Who Knew Writing Could Be Fun!?
There will be a practical component in this course – the
basics of all cameras and how they need to be used to make
artful images, but the how is less important than the what.
The goal of the course is to motivate an attitude toward
composition and technique that opens the door to artful
photography – photography that you would be happy to see
in a frame and hanging in a prominent location in a public
space. A working knowledge of how to use your camera is
recommended.
Afraid to put pen to paper? This course will focus on the
process of writing and the pleasure in hearing other’s stories.
There will be no editing advice! Try this user-friendly
workshop. By writing in a safe, non-critical environment
you will avoid the “editor-in-your-head” and discover you
have something to say. Supplies required.
6 sessions: Thurs, Mar 3-Apr 7; 1 -3
Fee:$40 + GST = $42
SANDRA PETRIE has a teaching background in early
learning in both private and public schools in Scotland and
Canada. She is a student of learning who feels that all that
happens in life teaches us something.
RUSSELL MCNEIL has a PhD in physics and taught Liberal
Studies at VIU for 18 years. He is an accomplished amateur
photographer who uses both digital and film with an active
collection of 50 cameras of various vintages and a variety of
techniques designed to produce artful results.
An Introduction To Henry James
NEW
Enigmatic and subtle, Henry James expects the
active engagement of his readers as co-workers. Like his
famous psychologist brother William, his subject is the
nature of consciousness: the nuanced relationships between
character and experience, perception and meaning, the
individual and society, the normal and the weird. The
discussion will focus on a selection of his earlier novels and
tales dealing with Americans in Europe, and ghosts.
6 sessions: Thu, Mar 3-Apr 21; 3:30-5:30
Fee:$40 + GST = $42
SANDRA WALKER has a PhD in English from the
University of Toronto and taught mature students at York
University’s Atkinson College for twenty years. She enjoys
exploring with like-minded people whatever literary subject
strikes her fancy.
ELDR 066 S16Q01 (Parksville)
6 sessions: Fri, Mar 4-Apr 15; 1-3 (No class March 25)
Fee:$40 + GST = $42
Live Safe – Live Wise
This interactive presentation is designed to teach you simple
but effective strategies for keeping safe at home and in
your community. No matter what a person’s age or physical
ability, personal safety is important. Also, learn how to
avoid becoming a victim to cons, frauds, and identity theft.
Information will be given on what exactly these crimes are,
how you can protect yourself, and what to do if you happen
to become a victim of these criminal offences.
1 session: Fri, Mar 18; 9:30-Noon
Fee:$9.52 + GST = $10
CPL. GARRY COX is a retired 29-year member of the
RCMP. He is a recognized facilitator in crime and safety
initiatives that provide the public with tools to avoid
becoming victims of crime.
Wealth Management
This course will focus on the three aspects of Wealth
Management: Growth, Protection and Transfer of your
wealth. Growth will cover Investment Management,
Protection will cover Risk Management and Transfer will
delve into Estate Planning. Wealth Management is critical
for pre- and post-retired individuals.
ELDQ 053 S16Q01 (Parksville)
5 sessions: Fri, Mar 4-Apr 8; 10-Noon (No class March 25)
Fee:$40 + GST = $42
STUART KIRK has been in the financial services industry
for over 20 years and is a retirement planning specialist in
Parksville. He writes a weekly column, “Where It Counts,”
for the PQB News.
Grandparents can help too.
Make sure your family knows about the Canada
Learning Bond.
If your grandchild was born in 2004 or later and their family
receives the National Child Benefit Supplement, they are
eligible for up to $2,000 of free money for the child’s
education after high school.
For more info visit viu.ca/clb
May Session (Apr 25 – May 11)
Beyond Mini-Bridge: A Very Basic
Introduction To Bidding
NEW
The course is intended for people familiar with mini-bridge
(“bridge without the bidding”), or who played bridge in the
past and are considering taking up the game again. It will
offer a very basic introduction to the American Standard
bidding system, and will teach the earliest steps in the
bidding process. Because the course assumes familiarity
with bridge terms and many aspects of how the game is
played, it is unsuitable for absolute beginners.
ELDS 065 I16Q01 (Parksville)
3 sessions: Mon, Apr 25-May 9; 10-Noon
Fee:$25 + GST = $26.25
ELIZABETH MARSLAND is a relatively recent convert
to Bridge, understands well the confusion that faces many
beginners, and hopes to offer a head start for eventual
beginners’ Bridge classes.
Technology – How It Works (Hands On)
How does technology work? This hands-on course
NEW
will feature demonstrations of the inner workings and
functions of technology. Learners will disassemble,
with supervision and explanation, computers and their internal
devices, for example, the hard drive and DVD. Based on
student request, other available technological devices, such as
cell phones, printers, coffee makers and more will be examined.
3 sessions: Tues, Apr 26-May 10; 10-Noon
Fee:$25 + GST = $26.25
Learn something new
& make new friends!
Register in a course today.
Call 1-866-734-6252 or register online
at www.viu.ca/eldercollege
NEW
At the beginning of the First World War, the poet-soldiers
who rushed to the trenches were educated in literature at the
universities of Great Britain and Europe. A hundred years
later, we venerate their war poems as definitive of poetry
for the “modernity” of our recent past. We also have images
of violence, brutality, and destruction, technologically
immortalized on our behalf. Is there a difference? In 1931,
the League of Nations invited Einstein to correspond with
another thinker of his choice on a topic of his choosing.
Einstein chose Freud on the topic of war. In January 1933,
their correspondence was published in the form of a
pamphlet under the title Why War? When Hitler came to
power, two months later, circulation was banned. Only 2,000
copies were printed in English, most of which were lost
during the war. The text for this course is Why War? A copy
of the text is available online in a pdf format. A printed copy
of selected readings from the text is available on request.
3 sessions: Tue, Apr 26-May 10; 1-3
Fee: $25 + GST = $26.25
GLORIA MARTINS has a BA from Simon Fraser University
and has experience as a teaching assistant at the university.
She is also a lifelong learner with particular interests in
interdisciplinary studies and critical theory.
Cultural Art Patterns
Throughout The Ages
NEW
Examine recognizable artistic patterning of such cultures
as the British Isles groups through their illuminated texts
and knots; Greek, East Indian and Islamic patterns; and
First Nations designs including the Plains Indians and our
West Coast Aboriginals. Then in the second half of class,
create your own patterned works of art using a variety of
materials and surfaces which will be provided for a $20 fee
which is due at the first class to the instructor.
MAY S ES S I O N
FERNENC (FRANK) TAR worked at Bell for 20 years in
Computer Communications. He had a business and still
works with computers. Frank managed a company with 20
employees in software design and automation for 7 years.
He has taught grade school children how to disassemble
electronic devices and explained their functions.
The Ruins Of Modernity:
The 1932 Einstein-Freud
Correspondence
3 sessions: Wed, Apr 27-May 11; 10-Noon
Fee:$25 + GST = $26.25
3 sessions: Wed, Apr 27-May 11; 1-3
Fee:$25 + GST = $26.25
7
Paint, Politics, And Persuasion
Safe Driving For Seniors
This course will examine the reciprocal relationship
between selected works of art and the historical and
political milieu in which they were created. It will look at
how historical events motivated and shaped the creation
of art and how, in turn, art sometimes attempted to
influence and advance political and ideological agendas.
The 19th century selections will focus on the responses
to revolutionary changes; the 20th century selections will
focus on reactions to war.
An informative seminar on driving issues, preparing for reexamination, and how aging affects driving.
3 sessions: Wed, Apr 27-May 11; 1-3
Fee:$25 + GST = $26.25
Live Safe – Live Wise
BRETT BOWEN attended the University of Calgary for
both his undergraduate and graduate degrees. Upon
graduation he began work with the Calgary Board of
Education as (primarily) a teacher of Social Studies,
Humanities, and History.
Garden Wild!
NE
W
Do you enjoy gardens? Would you like to learn
how to attract butterflies, birds, dragonflies,
bumblebees and other fascinating wildlife to your balcony,
yard, acreage, or business landscape? Join the fun on this
series of four interactive field trips to local wildlife friendly
gardens and native plant suppliers for ideas of what you
can do to enhance your own garden. Participants will
develop personalized garden plans by the end of the course.
Wildlife friendly practices will be discussed including best
plants, food, water, shelter and safe places to rear young.
Highly recommended book: Real Gardens Grow Natives
by E.M. Stark. ISBN: 978-1-59485-866-6 (Mulberry Bush
Bookstores/others and on line.)
Note: All sessions of this course will be held at
various outdoor locations in the Parksville/Oceanside
area. Participants are responsible for transportation
to all sites. Please bring $8.40 to the first class to cover
entry fees.
ELDP 085 I16Q01 (Parksville)
1 session: Fri, Apr 29; 1-4
Fee:$9.52 + GST = $10
TIM SCHEWE is a retired RCMP constable with 25 years
of service, including 20 in traffic enforcement and 10 as a
technical collision investigator.
This interactive presentation is designed to teach you simple
but effective strategies for keeping safe at home and in
your community. No matter what a person’s age or physical
ability, personal safety is important. Also, learn how to
avoid becoming a victim to cons, frauds, and identity theft.
Information will be given on what exactly these crimes are,
how you can protect yourself, and what to do if you happen
to become a victim of these criminal offences.
1 session: Fri, May 6; 9:30-Noon
Fee:$9.52 + GST = $10
CPL. GARRY COX is a retired 29-year member of the
RCMP. He is a recognized facilitator in crime and safety
initiatives that provide the public with tools to avoid
becoming victims of crime.
Do something out of the ordinary—
take your grandkids to university!
At GrandKids University, kids aged 7 to 13 and
their grandparents can earn ‘degrees’ while
doing fun activities on
VIU’s Nanaimo
campus.
ELDS 068 I16X01 (Parksville/Errington Area)
4 sessions: Thurs, Apr 28-May 19; 1-3:30
Fee:$25 + GST = $26.25
Thurs, July 7 &
Fri, July 8 2016
LYNNE BROOKES, PhD, has developed and taught courses
in biology, ecology and environmental studies but her first
love is botany. An avid wildlife gardener, she has developed
several wildlife friendly gardens over the years. Most recent
is the new Dan’s Nook Wildlife Garden at the North Island
Wildlife Recovery Centre in Errington.
Call 1-866-734-6252
or go to viu.ca/grandkids
to have your name added to
the interest list for next summer.
Join us for a reflective and
intellectually engaging series of faculty
presentations followed by discussion and
accompanied by refreshments.
FREE PUBLIC LECTURES
The Arts & Humanities
Colloquium Series
Learning for Life!
For those 50 or better
SPRING 2016
All presentations 10 am-11:30 am
Malaspina Theatre | Building 310
Vancouver Island University | Nanaimo Campus
January 22
Robin Davies, Kevin Mazutinec, Justin McGrail and
Marian van der Zon,
Meridian.is: Collaborative Performance Research
Meridian is art in flux. It is a collaborative multimedia
performance that combines video, ambient soundscapes,
acoustic instruments, vocals, and poetry to immerse the
audience in themes of technology, humanity, and their
offspring. Fun? Just stop not having some.
February 19
Laurie Meijer Drees, First Nations Studies Department
‘Care’, Consent and Context: Thoughts on the Medical
Legacy of Canada’s Indian Residential Schools
Despite the efforts of the Truth and Reconciliation
Commission (TRC) to acknowledge Indian Residential School
(IRS) experiences and consequences, many gaps in our
collective understanding of these institutions remain. Based
on research initially presented to the TRC Missing Children
Project, this presentation builds on those findings to offer
further insights into the significance of the IRS history.
March 18
VIU@Cowichan Innovation Lab faculty, staff, and students
Stories and Raspberry Pi’s:
An Innovational Approach to Experiential Learning
The VIU@Cowichan Innovation Lab is an inter-disciplinary space
that provides experiential learning and allows for the sharing of
resources between VIU and various coastal communities. Join
us for a series of multimedia mini-presentations highlighting
ongoing projects by students, faculty, and staff on topics that
range from language revitalization to participatory theatre to
interactive digital storybooks.
Talking Arts,
Seeing Ideas.
For further information contact:
Dr. Dawn Thompson at Dawn.Thompson@viu.ca
viu.ca/artsandhumanities/Arts_Humanities_Colloquium.asp
The Vision of VIU
ElderCollege
VIU ElderCollege is recognized
as an outstanding source for
vibrant and engaging lifelong
learning.
The Mission of
VIU ElderCollege
To offer quality learning
opportunities for older adults
by providing a forum for the
sharing of information and
knowledge in communities
served by Vancouver Island
University.
VIU EC promotes selfdirected lifelong learning
Lifelong learning is necessary
to maintain the range and
level of skills required in
a rapidly changing world.
A society with an aging
population requires education
that goes beyond early
formal schooling to enable
learning throughout life. VIU
EC is committed to providing
opportunities for older adults
who wish to enrich their
lifestyle through self-directed
lifelong learning and to
contribute to the social and
cultural development of
their community.
Support for the Colloquium is provided by Ros Davies
and by the Dean of Arts and Humanities, Dr. Ross MacKay
VIUArtsandHumanities
@VIUTalkingArts
1-866-734-6252 www.viu.ca/eldercollege
Saturdays
10:00am – 12:00pm
Vancouver Island University
$10 cash/person at the door
SATURDAY SPEAKERS
Great Trek of the North West Mounted Police in 1874
Presenter: Dr. Dale Bent • February 13 • Nanaimo
Vancouver Island University, 900 Fifth Street
Faculty of Management Building, Building 250, Room 125
Free parking in Lot Q and on 4th Street
Hiking the Desert: Utah and Arizona
Presenter: Alison Etter • March 5 • Nanaimo
Vancouver Island University, 900 Fifth Street
Faculty of Management Building, Building 250, Room 125
Free parking in Lot Q and on 4th Street
Look for presentation details on local posters, in your email
and on our website www.viu.ca/eldercollege or call 1-866-734-6252
Music in Society
Presenter: Dave Klinger • April 2 • Parksville
The Forum, 100 Jensen Ave
Learning for Life!
Cougar Annie & Company: Writing West Coast History
Presenter: Margaret Horsefield • April 16 • Parksville
The Forum, 100 Jensen Ave
Nanaimo Campus
Parksville/Qualicum Campus
900 Fifth Street
Nanaimo, BC V9R 5S5
Tel: 250-740-6400
100 Jensen Avenue East
Parksville, BC V9P 2G3
Tel: 250-248-2096
Email: eldercollege@viu.ca www.viu.ca/eldercollege

Spring 2016 - Vancouver Island University

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