Center for Unlimited Enrichment (CUE) A Program for Older Adults at Queens College Dr. Samona Sheppard, Director (718) 997-3635    Razran Hall 142    email: cue@qc.edu  Office Hours:  Mon - Fri*   9:30 a.m.  to  1:30 p.m. (*Closed Fridays from June through August)

WINTER / SPRING 2002

Class Starting Dates

      Winter Minicourse:   February 27

            Spring Courses:    March 18

SPECIAL EVENTS
Put these special events on your calendar.

Open House: Friday, March 1, 2002, 10 am, Student Union, Room 404. A social time when CUE students meet each other and the CUE faculty; class registration.

Summer 2002 Film Festival: CUE students will have an opportunity to view six exciting films in an air-conditioned room and enjoy a lively discussion after each one. Titles to be announced. Tuesdays, June 25 to July 30, at 1:30 pm, at the Rosenthal Library, Room 230.  Fee for the entire series - $12. Only people registered for this class will be admitted.  Tickets are not transferable.  No admission to single sessions. Limited seating; register early.

Cultural Trips
Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, Hampton, NJ

About the Program
The Center for Unlimited Enrichment (CUE) at Queens College is an innovative, low-cost educational program for older adult learners which contributes immeasurably to the quality of their lives.  It is intellectually challenging and provides opportunities to enhance their physical and mental health, develop social networks, play leadership roles in shaping their own program, and remain actively engaged in living life to the fullest.  CUE is unique in that it is designed by, adapted for and accessible to the older adult learner.  There are no tests, no grades, no credits, no pressures -- just learning for the pure joy of it.

Each semester, CUE offers short courses which meet once a week for two to eight weeks.  In addition, we provide an eight-week Brown Bag Lecture Series, low-cost cultural trips, and a six-week Summer Film Festival.  Fees for annual membership and course registration are modest:  $30 for annual membership and $60 for each eight-week course.  Fees are lower for shorter courses.

The CUE program began in March, 1981, with 75 students, enrolled in four six-week courses.  Classes met only on Fridays. Currently, more than 500 students participate in a greatly expanded program of educational, cultural and social activities.  Classes now meet on Mondays through Saturdays, between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm.  Many students enroll in multiple courses.  The faculty consists of current and retired faculty and other professionals, who enjoy sharing their extensive knowledge and expertise with older adults who are eager to learn and grow.

Fees
CUE students pay a non-refundable annual student fee of $ 30 for a program of varied activities.  The year begins July 1 and ends June 30.

For this moderate fee, CUE students can enroll in CUE classes, participate in CUE cultural and social events and play an active role in shaping the CUE program.  They are also welcome in the Queens College Library reading rooms.

In addition to the CUE annual student fee, course fees are  $ 60 per 8-session course; shorter courses have lower fees.  Your canceled check is your receipt for all fees.  See refund policy below.

Registration
Our courses are exciting and popular.  Register early - avoid being closed out! Bulletins for Fall programs are available early August, and classes start in late September; Spring bulletins are available early January, and classes start early in March.  All the information from the printed Bulletin is included on this web site.  To receive the printed Bulletin, phone the CUE Office at 718-997-3635.

Registration is by mail or in person; you may use the registration form below.  Please enclose a check, payable to CUE, for student and registration fees.

For classes with limited enrollment, registration will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.  Students must register in advance for each full course.  There is no admission for single sessions.

An introduction to energy and its forms, as used in modern society. We will focus on the inefficient use of energy in the United States and its geopolitical implications. We will also explore alternative energy sources for individuals and for public policy.

MONDAYS

LET’S DANCE!      Fee $60
Mondays, Mar. 18 to May 13
(except Mar. 25)
8 sessions, 10:00 to 11:30 am
FitzGerald, Room 313
Ms. Evelyn Lauria

Dancing has been described as a “tonic for the body, mind and spirit.” It is a great way to indulge your dance fantasies, have fun, and enhance your health. Using line and circle formations, you will learn a variety of dancing styles from exotic Latin rhythms to ballroom, country, and folk. No partners are needed. Each session will begin with a dance aerobic workout.

DRAWING FROM OBSERVATION    Fee $60
Mondays, Mar. 18 to May 13
(except Mar. 25)
8 sessions, 12 noon to 1:50 pm
Klapper, Room 481
Mr. Yoichiro Yoda

Learn how the artist perceives people, places, and things. Develop a new way of interpreting subject matter. Experience the fun of creating visual expressions. Bring drawing pads (approximately 10 x 14), pencils, erasers and rulers. Individual instruction at all levels, including advanced. Registration is limited to 15 students

COLLOQUIUM ON WORLD POLITICS    Fee $60
Mondays, Mar. 18 to May 13
(except Mar. 25)
8 sessions, 12 noon to 1:50 pm
Dr. Juergen Dedring

We will discuss major world events of the day with a focus on the causes of such crises. We will go beyond the customary discussion of U.S. foreign policy, taking into consideration other global and regional forces, including elements of the U.N. system that affect the management and resolution of these emergency situations. The issues to be discussed will differ from previous semesters.

ALL THE WORLD’S A STAGE: THE THEATER     Fee $24
AND THE HUMAN CONDITION
Mondays, Apr. 1 to Apr. 15
3 sessions, 2:00 to 3:50 pm
Ms. Shirley Blanc Romaine

The works of William Shakespeare, August Wilson, and Anton Chekhov are highlighted in a series of three programs illustrating what makes the theater important in our everyday lives. Why do these plays speak to us, move us, seem relevant to our lives? How do these playwrights make us understand more clearly the world in which we live? We will explore the background and work of each playwright, followed by a discussion and a performance of scenes from the plays.
 

STRONG WOMEN, BRAVE GODDESSES,  Fee $48
AND MOTHER NATURE
Tuesdays, Apr. 9 to May 14
6 sessions, 10:00 to 11:50 am
Ms. Wendy Moscow

A worldwide journey into woman-honoring, earth-based cultures. Through art, intellectual exploration, music, dance, dialogue, reflection and ritual, we will learn about powerful female archetypes and women’s wisdom from many different cultures, especially cultures in which older women and their experience are valued. The curriculum interweaves video and audio presentations, as well as the chance to express our own stories. Registration is limited to 15 students.
 

A FRENCH CONVERSATIONAL    Fee $60
SALON: PARLONS FRANCAIS!
Tuesdays, Mar. 19 to May 14
(except Mar. 26)
8 sessions, 12 noon to 1:50 pm
Ms. Naomi Penner

Bonjour. Are you a devotee, an amateur of la belle langue francaise, but have no one with whom to practice and converse? Here’s a chance for us Francophiles to revive the French we already know and to refresh and revitalize our oral and written communication skills tout en s’amusant (while having a good time), n’est-ce pas? Grab your French dictionary and your joie de vivre for a fun-filled French holiday à la CUE. A bientot (see you soon). Registration is limited to 15 students.

EXCERPTS OF TV’S GOLDEN AGE        Fee $24
Tuesdays, Mar. 19 to Apr. 9
(except Mar. 26)
3 sessions, 12 noon to 1:50 pm
Mr. Herb Norman

We will view and discuss early classics of live television, including programs written by Paddy Chayefsky and Rod Serling. We will also revisit Archie Bunker.

THE LAW FOR OLDER NEW YORKERS      Fee $60
Tuesdays, Mar. 19 to May 14
(except Mar. 26)
8 sessions, 2:00 to 3:50 pm
Mr. David Alan Dorfman

This course will provide you with a greater understanding of issues to be aware of and ways to prevent long-term problems with advanced planning.  In addition, we will focus on trusts, ethics in elder care, Medicaid eligibility rules, and grandparent rights, as well as some pertinent insurance and financial planning issues.

LANDMARKS IN TWENTIETH-CENTURY DRAMA     Fee $60
Wednesdays, Mar. 20 to May 15
(except Mar. 27)
8 sessions, 10:00 to 11:50 am
Rathaus, Room
Dr. Harry G. Carlson

This course will discuss plays that marked turning points in the drama of the twentieth century.  Discussions will be accompanied by film clips from distinguished productions.
 

ORIGAMI WORKSHOP    Fee $24
Wednesdays, May 1 to May 15
3 sessions, 10:00 to 11:50 am
Ms. Shiu-hwa Tsai

In this workshop, we will learn the basic skills of folding paper to create birds, flowers, boxes, animals, coasters, and home decorations.  Bring one package of origami paper to class. It is available in bookstores.
 

BOOK DISCUSSIONS             Fee $24
CONTEMPORARY FICTION
Wednesdays, Mar. 20 to Apr. 10
(except Mar. 27)
3 sessions, 12 noon to 1:50 pm
Ms. Lillian Seiden

Join librarian Lillian Seiden for an overview and discussion of recent important books. One book will be discussed at each session. Please read the book before coming to class. We will read: Nancy Houston, The Mark of the Angels (3/20); Michael Chabon, The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay (4/3); and John Lanchester, Mr. Phillips (4/10).

WRITERS’ WORKSHOP        Fee $60
Wednesdays, Mar. 20 to May 15
(except Mar. 27)
8 sessions, 12 noon to 1:50 pm
Ms. Mary Jo Neuberger

Do you have an article, memoir, short story, or poem in your mind or in your file? Would you like to put it on paper for constructive evaluation by the instructor and your peers? This course can help you to sharpen your writing skills and enhance your creativity. Registration is limited to 15 students.

STRESS MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP       Fee $60
Wednesdays, Mar. 20 to May 15
(except Mar. 27)
8 sessions, 2:00 to 3:50 pm
Ms. Elahna Sheridan

In today’s world, stress is inevitable. While you cannot totally eliminate it from your life, you can learn to neutralize its harmful effects. In this class, you will explore ways to focus your mind to relax your body and use your body to calm your mind. Using simple breathing techniques, guided visualizations, acupressure, and gentle exercises, along with reframing your negative thinking patterns, you will discover new ways to relieve tension, reduce stress and feel more in control of your life. Relaxation techniques are the best and safest medicine for easing stress-related symptoms, coping with chronic physical problems, and insuring health. The world may not be peaceful, but you can create peace within.

UNDERSTANDING THE BIBLE    Fee $48
Wednesdays, Apr. 3 to May 8
6 sessions, 2:00 to 3:50 pm
Dr. Peter J. Brancazio

One of a series of courses designed to provide an introduction to ancient and modern Bible scholarship by comparing traditional religious readings of the Bible with the views of critical scholars and historians. This segment will examine several literary genres found in the Old Testament: poetry (Psalms, Lamentations, Song of Songs), short story (Ruth, Esther, Daniel), and “wisdom literature” (Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Job).

CHI KUNG AND TAI CHI         Fee $60
FOR HEALTH AND RELAXATION
Thursdays, Mar. 21 to May 23
(except Mar. 28 and May 9)
8 sessions, 10:00 to 11:30 am
FitzGerald, Room 313
Mr. Joe Cronin

Awaken healing energy throughout your body with gentle movements and breathing techniques.  Calmly energizing, this routine will help you to relax and rejuvenate.

HISTORY OF THE JEWISH PEOPLE   Fee $54
Thursdays, Apr. 4 to May 16
7 sessions, 10:00 to 11:50 am
Mr. Jacob Shuker

The Jewish people represent one of the oldest nations in the world. Their history is full of bravery and achievement, as well as discrimination and suffering. They influenced many other civilizations and also absorbed others’ customs and heritage. We will discuss the struggles and survival of the Jews from the Middle Ages to the present time.
 

AMERICAN MASTERS OF SONG   Fee $60
Thursdays, Mar. 21 to May 16
(except Mar. 28)
8 sessions, 12 noon to 1:50 pm
Music Building, Room 214
Mr. Eric Chernov

In this course, we will examine selected songs from some of the most important and beloved composers in U.S. history. We will concentrate on the songs of Aaron Copland (1900-1990) and Charles Ives (1874-1954), although works of William Billings (1746-1800), Stephen Foster (1826-1864), Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990), and others may be looked at, time permitting. In addition to looking at individual composers’ works, we will do some comparative listening. Registration is limited to 30 students.

A HISTORY OF AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY      Fee $60
Thursdays, Mar. 21 to May 16
(except Mar. 28)
8 sessions, 2:00 to 3:50 pm
Dr. Len Gappelberg

An examination of American foreign policy from George Washington to the World Trade Center disaster. We will focus on the changing nature of our policies as we moved from an emerging nation to a world power.

YOGA PHILOSOPHY AND APPLICATION  Fee $60
Fridays, Mar. 22 to May 17
(except Mar. 29)
8 sessions, 10:00 to 11:30 am
Dr. Mokshapriya Shakti

Yoga is a system of self-improvement developed in India 2000 years ago. In this class, we will explore the many branches of Yoga, its philosophy, and application. In addition to simple Hatha Yoga, breathing techniques, and meditation, we will examine the ideas that form the framework upon which Yoga is based. Registration is limited to 20 students.

A TASTE OF GREAT LITERATURE  Fee $60
Fridays, Mar. 22 to May 17
(except Mar. 29)
8 sessions, 10:00 to 11:50 am

A Lecture/Discussion Series
 

BROWN BAG LUNCH SERIES       No Fee
Fridays, Mar. 22 to May 17
(except Mar. 29)
8 sessions, 12 noon to 1:15 pm

Come to socialize, eat together, and enjoy these special programs. For CUE members only. Membership card must be presented for admittance. ** Please Enroll on CUE Registration Form
 

AMERICAN ART HISTORY: COLONIAL      Fee $24
TIMES TO THE PRESENT
Fridays, Apr. 12 to Apr. 26
3 sessions, 1:30 to 3:20 pm
Ms. Irma Wesley

A historical survey and slide program of the works of such notable American artists as Benjamin West, J. Copley, J. Whistler, J.S. Sargent, Mary Cassatt, Georgia O’Keefe, and others.
 

AMERICAN DECORATIVE ARTS   Fee $24
Fridays, May 3 to May 17
3 sessions, 1:30 to 3:20 pm
Ms. Irma Wesley

A survey and slide program of the beautiful items that enrich our homes and our lives. Included will be ceramics, silver, and Tiffany glass. We will discuss the influence of artists from Europe, Asia, and the Middle East on American decorative arts.
 

STRETCH AND FLEX     Fee $55
Saturdays, Mar. 23 to May 18
(except Mar. 30)
8 sessions, 10:30 to 11:30 am
FitzGerald, Room 313
Ms. Robin Stuelpner

This stretch and flex class is a great way to increase flexibility throughout your whole body. Stretching tones and lengthens your muscles, decreases stress and muscle tension and improves your posture, balance, and sense of well-being. Wear comfortable loose clothing. Note: It is advisable to check with your doctor before starting any exercise program. Parking is available on campus on Saturdays.

Dr. June D. Bobb, Associate Professor of English; Director, Africana Studies; Director Mellon Undergraduate Foundation Grant Program, QC

Professor Arthur Boodaghian, Director, Weekend College; Adjunct in Drama, Theater & Dance, QC

Dr. Peter J. Brancazio, retired Professor of Physics, Brooklyn College

Dr. Harry G. Carlson, Professor Emeritus of Drama, Theater & Dance, QC; author; actor; director

Mr. Eric Chernov, head of the Theory Department,Preparatoy Division,Mannes College of Music; Adjunct Lecturer, Music, QC

Dr. Nicole Cooley, author; poet; Assistant Professor of English, QC

Mr. Joe Cronin, reflexologist; instructor of Tai Chi and Chi Kung

Dr. Juergen Dedring, served in U. N. as Senior Political Affairs Officer and in Department of Humanitarian Affairs

Mr. David Alan Dorfman, Elderlaw Attorney; member, elderlaw section, Queens County Bar Association

Dr. Ziva Flamhaft, Lecturer, Political Science, QC

Dr. Len Gappelberg, retired teacher of Social Studies and the Humanities, High School and College levels, including QC

Dr. William Green, Professor of English, QC; past president of International Federation for Theatre Research

Ms. Anneliese Kamran, Adjunct Lecturer, Political Science, QC

Ms. Evelyn Lauria, choreographer; dance instructor; theater workshop leader

Mr. Robert Lepley, Executive Director, Long Island Alliance for Peaceful Alternatives

The Honorable Helen Marshall, President of the Borough of Queens

Dr. Mark G. Miksic, Associate Professor of Physics, QC

Dr. Charles H. Molesworth, Professor of English, QC

Ms. Wendy Moscow, artist, drummer, dancer, social activist, and experiential workshop leader

Ms. Mary Jo Neuberger, writer, poet, former journalist

Mr. Herb Norman, Associate Professor, Communications, C.W. Post; producer/director, Post Radio Theaters; broadcaster

Ms. Naomi Penner, NYS certified counselor; educator; radio and TV host/producer; author Singles Guide to Long Island

Dr. Carl A. Riskin, Professor of Economics, QC

Ms. Shirley Blanc Romaine, Broadway and TV actress; host/producer of Art Scene on Long Island, Cablevision

Prof. Mark W. Rosenblum, Assistant Professor of History; Director, Michael Harrington Center for Democratic Values and Social Change, QC

Mr. Naftali Rottenstreich, Adjunct Lecturer, English, QC

Dr. Caroline Rupprecht, Assistant Professor, Comparative Literature, QC

Ms. Lillian Seiden, Senior Librarian, Queens Borough Public Library; certified Discussion Leader of the Great Books Foundation

Dr. Mokshapriya Shakti, Certified Yoga Instructor; Director, Yoga Teacher Training Institute and Yogashakti Yoga Center in Queens

Ms. Elahna Sheridan, licensed in Jin Shin Do acupressure and therapy

Mr. Jacob Shuker, educator, counselor and administrator in schools in the U.S. & Israel; gallery educator, Museum of Jewish Heritage, New York City

Ms. Robin Stuelpner, personal trainer; teacher of senior exercise classes at the YM-YWHA

Ms. Shiu-hwa Tsai, teacher of origami and crafts; children’s librarian, Flushing Branch, Queensboro Public Library
Representative Anthony D. Weiner, U.S. Congress, 9th C.D.

Ms. Amy Weintraub, Adjunct Lecturer, English, QC

Ms. Irma Wesley, art historian; lecturer; tour guide at Queens Museum of Art, Bowne House in Flushing, and Queens Historical Society

Mr. Yoishiro Yoda, artist, art teacher, and historian

Mr. Nisar Ahmed Zuri, publisher and editor of the newspaper, Ayendah E-Afghan

Recreational Swimming
Only CUE students currently enrolled in a CUE course are eligible to purchase a faculty / student recreation card, which will entitle them to use the pool whenever the recreation program is operating.  This does not apply to evenings or weekends.  Call the Queens College Recreation Office at 718-997-2777 for hours and fees.

Parking
Due to construction, parking on the campus is not permitted, except for Open House and Saturday classes.  However, parking is available in the Student Union Parking Garage for a moderate fee.  Public transportation is recommended (see below for details).

Program Changes
CUE reserves the right to cancel courses, to make substitutions in faculty, and to change the days, times, and locations of classes when necessary.  In this event, students may transfer to another course.

Classrooms
For your room assignments, please contact the CUE Office one week before classes begin.  Some classrooms are already listed in this Bulletin.

Refunds
For withdrawals before the first meeting of the course, 100% of tuition; before the second class meeting, 50% of tuition.  No refund will be granted after the second class meeting.  The CUE annual student fee is not refundable. Please allow a minimum of 6 weeks for refunds.  Instead of a refund, you may choose to apply a credit toward a future course fee.

Public Transportation
Queens College is located at the corner of the Long Island Expressway and Kissena Blvd. (Exit 24) in Flushing.

SUBWAYS
Via Flushing: Take the Long Island Railroad or the #7 subway to Main St., Flushing. From Main Street, take the Q25, Q25-34, Q34 or Q17 bus.

Via Forest Hills: Take the E, F, G, R subway to the 71 Continental Ave., Forest Hills stop. Take the exit marked "North side 70 Ave and 108 St." At the corner, take the Q65A bus to Kissena Blvd. and Jewel Ave. Stops one block south of the campus.

Via Jamaica: Take the F subway to Parsons Blvd. or the LIRR to the Jamaica Station. From Jamaica Avenue & 160th Street or Hillside Avenue & Parsons Blvd. in Jamaica, take the Q25, Q25-34 or Q34 bus. From Hillside Avenue & either 169th or 179th Street in Jamaica, take the Q17 bus to the LIE & Kissena Blvd.

Via Kew Gardens: Take the E or F subway to Union Turnpike. Take Q74 Vleigh Place shuttle to main gate.

BUS LINES
Q25-34 (Queens Surface Corp.) Runs from Main St., Flushing (#7 subway and LIRR stations), along Kissena (stops at the main gate) and Parsons Blvds. To Jamaica Ave and 160th St. (BMT and IND).

Q44 (NYC Transit) Runs from West Farms Square, Bronx (IRT station) to Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica (LIRR station). Stops at Main St. and Melboume Ave, two blocks west of the campus

Q74 (NYC Transit) Runs from Union Tumpike, Kew Gardens (IND station), along Vleigh Place, Main St. and the LIE service road, and then tums onto Kissena Blvd. Stops at the main gate.

Q65A (Queens Surface Corp.) Runs from Continental Ave, Forest Hills (IND station), along Jewel Ave. to 164th St. Stops one block from the campus.

Q17 (NYC Transit) Runs from Main St., Flushing (#7 subway and LIRR stations), to 165th St. terminal in Jamaica (passing IND 179th St. station). Travels along Kissena Blvd., LIE service road, 188th St., and Hillside Ave. Stops at Kissena Blvd. and LIE, two blocks from the main gate.

Q88 (NYC Transit) Runs from Springfield Blvd. and Union Tumpike along Springfield Blvd. to 73rd Ave., along (or west on) 73rd Ave. to 188th St., along 188th St. to the LIE, along LIE service road to Queens Blvd. and Woodhaven Blvd. Stops at Kissena Blvd. and LIE, two blocks from main gate.

Courses are open only to paid-up students on a first-come, first served basis.  Sudents must register in advance for each full course. No admission to single sessions.  Early registration is strongly recommended.  Space is limited in some classes.

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If you have not jointed CUE this year (7/01 - 6/02) Annual Student Fee (July 2001 through June 2002)	$  30
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Please enclose this form with a check made payable to CUE for total fees and mail to: CUE, Razran Hall 142, 65-30 Kissena Blvd., Flushing, NY 11367-1597

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For Further Information
For further information, telephone (718) 997-3635,  fax (718) 997-3635, email cue@qc.edu, or write to:

Center for Unlimited Enrichment (CUE)
Queens College
Razran Hall 142
65-30 Kissena Blvd.
Flushing, NY 11367-1597