Florence Orenstein from the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UCSC (OLLI) was a special guest who shared information about an OLLI project in collaboration with Cowell College: "Ears in Action." Twice a quarter, volunteers are needed to listen to students read their mid-term papers out loud. As students hear themselves read, they are able to identify problems with their writing that they otherwise may not be aware of. Provost Faye Crosby wants to expand the program to the Cowell Core course first year students this fall and she and OLLI are reaching out to us for help. If interested, contact Flo Orenstein at santacruzflos@aol.com. For more information about lifelong learners courses, interest groups and special lectures, see the UCSC OLLI web site.