PROFILE OF A NEW RESOURCE GROUP CO-CHAIR
NEW RESOURCE GROUP CO-CHAIR STEVEN GOLDMAN is a man with a mission. And fortunately his mission involves OLLI and its religious studies program.
     Born in New York City, Steve's education took him to Johns Hopkins University where he received his BA, MA and PhD in International Affairs. He spent his 32-year career in the Federal Service, retiring as Director of the Office of Nonproliferation and Treaty Compliance, a Senior Executive Service position in the U.S. Department of Commerce. After his retirement in early 2007, he worked two years at a consulting firm and published numerous articles on strategic trade controls. He retired again, and now does what he loves: teaching theology.
     The study of theology has been a lifelong interest for Steve; his knowledge is extensive, specifically in the area of Biblical doctrines from the perspectives of both Jewish and Christian faith traditions. As co-chair of the Philosophy, Ethics and Religion Resource Group, he, along with Bob Lawshe and Abbie Edwards, is recruiting teachers for a variety of topics, including prospective courses on The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (the Mormon Church) and Islam. His mission is to help develop an interesting and varied religious studies program at OLLI.
     Steve's busy schedule not only includes his new co-chair position but also encompasses a wide-range of teaching at all OLLI venues (three courses this fall—one in Fairfax, one in Reston and one in Loudoun.) Steve also teaches courses at OLLI on international trade and national security. In addition, Steve teaches Bible doctrine courses for adults at The Church of the Good Shepherd in Burke, Virginia.
     Steve is married, has two children, three grandchildren, and three guinea pigs.

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Photo of Steve by Gordon Canyock.
MASON ARTS AND MUSIC By Jan Bohall, OLLI E-News Staff Writer FOR TICKETS, call 1-888-945-2468 (phone orders are handled by tickets.com) or visit the Center for the Arts Box Office, Tue-Sat, 10:00-6:00. More info on tickets at the CFA tickets page.

Studio Series #1 Fuddy Meers by David Lindsay-Abaire directed by Dannie Snyder Fri, Sat, Oct 9, 10, 8:00 Sat, Sun, Oct 10, 11, 2:00      The play is a postmodern absurdist comedy presented by the GMU Players and the Department of Theater. Claire is a wife and mother with a rare form of amnesia whose memory is erased whenever she falls asleep. As she begins to reconstruct her life, she is kidnapped and her adventures begin. The title arises as Gertie, who purports to be Claire’s mother, pronounces the words "funny mirrors" since her stroke. The director has received an OLLI scholarship for her artistic efforts in the community as she studies theater and film at George Mason. Admission: Seniors/students $3, other adults $6  Purchase tickets at door one hour before performance Black Box Theater (Lower level of Performing Arts Bldg, next to TheaterSpace. From Level 2 of Parking Deck take the bridge. Enter first door on left and follow hallway; go through gray doors and down stairs.) Richard Alston Dance Company Sat, Oct 10, 8:00      Richard Alston, founder and choreographer of the group, is noted for having a close relationship with his music. He combines movement with melody to create dance "that is simply breathtaking." This is the group's debut at the Center. Admission: $42, $34, $21 Concert Hall Come at 7:15 for a free artistic discussion on Grand Tier III. The Flying Karamazov Brothers Sun, Oct 11, 4:00      Although they are not Russian—and not brothers—and cannot fly, this four-member comedy troupe of jugglers continues to entertain us with appearances from "Seinfeld" to Broadway. They offer a zany combination of theater, comedy, music and juggling, with a bit of philosophy thrown in. Admission: $42, $34, $21 Family friendly: Youth grade 12 and under, half-price with an adult. (Note change from "age 12 and under" last season.) Concert Hall Come at 7:15 for a free artistic discussion on Grand Tier III. Faculty Artist Series Piano Trio Sun, Oct 11, 7:00      This presentation will include performers Anna Balakerskaia, Zino Bogachek and David Teie from George Mason University’s School of Music. Admission: Free, no tickets required Harris Theater Mason Jazz Combo Concert Tue, Oct 13, 8:00 Admission: Free, no tickets required Grand Tier III Virginia Opera    La Bohème Fri, Oct 16, 8:00; Sun, Oct 18, 2:00      Puccini’s dramatic score is enhanced by the romantic tragedy of struggling young artists in this well-loved work. Rodolfo and Mimi find their love, but her failing health and their poverty threaten their lives together. Sung in Italian with English supertitles. Admission: Fri, $86, $72, $44; Sun, $98, $80, $48 Concert Hall Come at 7:15 for a free artistic discussion on Grand Tier III.

MASON HIGHLIGHTS

Other events at Mason

Art Exhibit: Alumni Mix. Mason art alumni now launched on their professional careers exhibit sculpture, print making, new media, painting, graphic design and photography in this exhibit. Mon, Oct 12, to Fri, Oct 30. Fine Arts Building, Gallery. Free. Krasnow Monday Seminar: "Human Cognitive Uniqueness in Biomedical Research: A Bridge Too Far?" by Jason Robert, Distinguished Professor in the Life Sciences and Lincoln Associate Professor of Ethics in Biotechnology and Medicine, Arizona State University. Read abstract. Tue, Oct 13, 4:30. Krasnow Building, Room 229. Free. President's Fall Convocation. Mason President Dr. Alan Merten discusses the state of the university. Wed, Oct 14, 3:00. Johnson Center, Dewberry Hall. Reception will follow. Family Weekend Cinema Series: Up. Fri, Oct 16, 6:00 and 9:00, Sat, Oct 17, 6:00 and 9:00, and Sun, Oct 18, 3:00. Johnson Center, Cinema. Mason students w/ID, free; Mason faculty and staff w/ID, $1; general public, $3. Family Weekend: Book Presentation. Author Jason F. Wright discusses his book The Wednesday Letters. Johnson Center, Cinema, Sat, Oct. 17, 2:00. Fairfax Campus.

OBITUARY

OLLI/LOUDOUN MEMBER MARILYN ECKERT of Ashburn, Virginia, died on Sun, Oct 4. A memorial service will be held on a Saturday in November, yet to be determined, at St. David's Episcopal Church, 43600 Russell Branch Pkwy., Ashburn, VA 20147. It was Marilyn's wishes, and that of the family, that any contributions be made in Marilyn's memory to St. David's Episcopal Church to benefit Interfaith Relief. Anyone wishing to send a card to Marilyn's family can send one to: The Family of Marilyn Eckert, c/o Peggy Ferrin, 13031 Farthingale Dr., Herndon, VA 20171.      Loudoun Program Assistant Madeline Lynn remembers Marilyn as follows:      Marilyn Eckert, a Fellow of the American College of Family Medicine, was in private practice in Minnesota and later in West Virginia, where she became Clinical Professor of Family Medicine at the WVU Health Sciences Center. Before retiring she was Interim Associate Director of the WVU Center on Aging, Community Service and Outreach Unit.      At OLLI in Loudoun she taught the well-received Physiological Aspects of Aging course, and she inaugurated and led The New Yorker Round Table. Although she did not get to Tallwood often, she had agreed to teach her popular T'ai Chi Chih course at Tallwood this fall but became ill over the summer. Marilyn served on the Loudoun Program Planning Committee and on the Loudoun Executive Committee. She was a good friend, a fine person, a natural leader and an active, helpful presence at OLLI in Loudoun. She is sorely missed!