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Type
In-Person
Days
T
Time
3:00PM to 4:30PM
Dates
Sep 15, 2026
Schedule
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Contact Hours
1.5
Location
Delivery Options
In-Person  
Course Fee(s)
Fee non-credit $0.00
Drop Request Deadline
Sep 12, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Sep 12, 2026
Instructor(s)

Section Notes

Latin American cinema is having a moment. Films from Spain, Mexico, Argentina, and elsewhere dominate the English-language screen and red carpet. Notably, Roma, a film shot in Mexico City by the Mexican director Alfonso Cuarón in Spanish, won overall Best Picture, among a slew of other awards, at the 2018 Oscars. Other Latin American directors and actors have become household names. Think Guillermo Del Toro, the director of last year's Frankenstein adaptation or Spaniard Javier Bardém, a star of English-language cinema and winner of two Academy Awards for acting. The class Latin American Cinema will take a close look at the rise of Spanish-language cinema in the Anglophone world, identify pivotal historical moments, films, and filmmakers in the history of Spanish-language cinema, and preview an upcoming Latin American film series to be hosted by The Guild Cinema with co-sponsorship from the Latin American and Iberian Institute at UNM and with support from Instituto Cervantes de Albuquerque.

This event is open to individuals regardless of OLLI membership status.

Type
In-Person
Days
W
Time
3:00PM to 5:00PM
Dates
Sep 16, 2026
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Contact Hours
2.0
Location
Delivery Options
In-Person  
Course Fee(s)
fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Drop Request Deadline
Sep 13, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Sep 13, 2026
Instructor(s)

Section Notes

Mexican love songs capture deep emotion and cultural heritage, blending passion with tradition. Some songs, in their writing and presentation, reflecting feminist perspectives. Artists like Selena, Lila Downs and José Alfredo Jiménez brought these heartfelt ballads to wide audiences, preserving their rich storytelling and connecting generations through music’s universal language of love. We'll examine songs by these artists and others, with English translations available and commentary on their origins, presentation and impact. Please note that different artists/songs will be covered than in last two years of presentation. Join us on Mexican Independence Day for a celebration of Mexican songwriting!
Type
In-Person Class
Days
Th
Time
1:00PM to 2:30PM
Dates
Sep 24, 2026
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Contact Hours
1.5
Location
Delivery Options
In-Person  
Course Fee(s)
Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Drop Request Deadline
Sep 21, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Sep 21, 2026
Instructor(s)

Section Notes

Please note class was rescheduled from catalog date - Now September 24, 2026

This workshop is a small group discussion for people who have taken the September 10 session (19017-094 What you need to know about Advance Healthcare Directives) and would like a follow-up or anyone who is having trouble getting started on completing or tweaking their own directive. Registration one week before the workshop is encouraged to make sure we have enough leaders and materials.

 

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In-Person
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Time
4:00PM to 6:00PM
Dates
Oct 13, 2026
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Contact Hours
2.0
Location
Delivery Options
In-Person  
Course Fee(s)
fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Drop Request Deadline
Oct 10, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Oct 10, 2026
Instructor(s)

Section Notes

This lecture looks at the life and times of 18th century Alburquerque. It covers the Spanish Province period (1706-1821) and provides a sense of how people - settlers, soldiers, servants, nomadic tribes, and others lived. It also examines the cross-cultural influences of the time that help define what it means to be a New Mexican today. A documentary will be shown that explores the historical roots of our mixed heritage, by conveying the lives of the common people behind the big names and events of New Mexico's Spanish period.
Type
In-Person
Days
M
Time
3:00PM to 5:00PM
Dates
Oct 19, 2026
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Contact Hours
2.0
Location
Delivery Options
In-Person  
Course Fee(s)
Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Drop Request Deadline
Oct 16, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Oct 16, 2026
Instructor(s)

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Beginning in the third-century CE and continuing for about fifteen hundred years, the narrative of the Fall in Genesis Chapter 3 became the subject of many visualizations in western art.  This essay studies the iconography of the Fall as regards the assigning of blame and as regards the presentation of Eve and the serpent.  When visual artists address the issue regarding responsibility for the Fall, they could validate the position reflected in early Christian commentary, or they could contradict it, depending on how they chose to present the iconographical elements of the Fall:  man, woman, tree, serpent.  In Genesis 3 the serpent is zoomorphic, that is, an animal or a beast.  In Medieval Art, however, there were two interrelated developments in the iconography:  The first, what became known as the hybrid serpent, a serpent from the waist down but with a human head and sometimes a human torso; the second, almost always female, the hybrid serpent sometimes resembled Eve.  While the zoomorphic serpent continued in visualizations of the Fall throughout the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, the hybrid serpent became prominent in the visual arts for about three hundred years, beginning around 1200 CE.  The hybrid serpent reflects an even more focused commentary as regards blame for the Fall by emphasizing Eve’s closeness, literal and figurative, to the serpent.           

 

Type
In-Person
Days
W
Time
1:00PM to 2:30PM
Dates
Nov 04, 2026
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Contact Hours
1.5
Location
Delivery Options
In-Person  
Course Fee(s)
fee non-credit $0.00
Drop Request Deadline
Nov 01, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Nov 01, 2026
Instructor(s)

Section Notes

The purpose of estate planning is to develop a strategy that will maintain financial security during your lifetime and ensure the transfer of your assets when you pass away. However, estate planning must also take into consideration the unique circumstances of your family. In this class, you will learn the key elements of an effective estate plan, the costs associated, and why each is important. You will also hear about ways you can include charitable gifts in your estate plan. There are actions you can take today that will give you greater peace of mind and ensure your beneficiaries, including your chosen charities, receive what you intend.
Type
In-Person
Days
T
Time
3:00PM to 5:00PM
Dates
Nov 10, 2026
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Contact Hours
2.0
Location
Delivery Options
In-Person  
Course Fee(s)
fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Drop Request Deadline
Nov 07, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Nov 07, 2026
Instructor(s)

Section Notes

Explore the powerful connection between nutrition and brain health with Sandy Fagin, Registered Dietician and masters in public health. Learn how specific nutrients support memory, focus, and mood, and how dietary patterns influence cognitive aging and resilience. We’ll examine the gut-brain connection, inflammation, and the impact of blood sugar on mental clarity. Participants will gain practical strategies for everyday eating that promote long-term brain function, emotional well-being and overall vitality, grounded in current research and real-world application.
Type
In-Person
Days
T
Time
2:00PM to 4:00PM
Dates
Dec 01, 2026
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Contact Hours
2.0
Location
Delivery Options
In-Person  
Course Fee(s)
Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Drop Request Deadline
Nov 28, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Nov 28, 2026
Instructor(s)

Section Notes

Discover the world of craft chocolate in this interactive and flavorful lecture. Together we’ll explore how craft chocolate differs from its mass-market cousins, from the sourcing of cacao to the artistry of small-batch production and local resources for high quality product. Through guided discussion, you’ll learn to recognize the subtle nuances of cacao and what distinguishes craft chocolate from the ordinary. Best of all, you’ll put your new knowledge to the test with a hands-on chocolate tasting that engages your senses and sparks conversation.

 

Type
In-Person
Days
M
Time
1:00PM to 3:00PM
Dates
Dec 07, 2026
Schedule
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Contact Hours
2.0
Location
Delivery Options
In-Person  
Course Fee(s)
fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Drop Request Deadline
Dec 04, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Dec 04, 2026
Instructor(s)

Section Notes

Were you this child? Why do we hang stockings on Christmas Eve? Why is there a ginormous apple – and an orange – in my stocking taking up space where there should be toys? Would Santa really put coal in my stocking? Why? Why? IS THERE REALLY A SANTA CLAUS? Are you this adult? Who thought of putting a tree in the house where it can shed on the carpet? Am I irreverent if I write “Xmas”? Should I leave milk with the cookies or would he prefer a bottle of Coke - or a beer? Join us for an exploration of the plum pudding that is Christmas and its customs – religious, secular, and even “pagan.” And, yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. Who the heck is Virginia?

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A current OLLI Membership is required to register for this course, please click here to add to your cart. Please purchase one membership per account.

This class is eligible for UNM Tuition Remission under Personal Enrichment.

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