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FALL 2021 COURSE CATALOG
Lifelong Learning for ages 50 and above!
ONLINE REGISTRATION BEGINS
on Aug. 13, 2021 at 8:30 AM CT
CLASSES BEGIN Sept. 13, 2021
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FROM THE DIRECTOR
Dear Colleagues,
It doesn’t seem possible that summer is almost over
and the fall session will soon begin. I hope you have
been able to spend time with family and friends. My
husband and I enjoyed spending every Monday during
the summer with our grandchildren (ages 10 and 5) for
our version of “grandparent camp.” We are fortunate to
have them live just a little over 40 minutes away, but we
don’t see them as much as I would like.
At the end of FY21, our members were in 34 Iowa
counties, 19 additional states, and 89 different cities. It
has been wonderful meeting more people who enjoy
lifelong learning, not only as class participants but as
presenters. We will continue to offer all fall 2021 classes
online with Zoom and are looking forward to in-person,
online with Zoom, and hybrid class offerings for spring
2022.
There are several great classes this fall, ranging
from one day to eight weeks. I’m positive you will find at
least one (or more) that you are interested in that will fit
into your busy schedules. Don’t forget to join us online
(Zoom) on Thursday, Aug. 12 beginning at 1:30 PM CT to
“Learn about Fall Classes.” This is a great opportunity
to hear the instructors and ask questions. If you’re not
able to join us that day, a recording will be on our web-
page. This event will be about 90 minutes in length.
See you online!
Jerilyn Logue
Director of OLLI at ISU
515-294-3192
jlogue@iastate.edu
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Iowa State University (OLLI at ISU)
is a constituent program of the ISU Alumni Association and is partially
funded by earnings from the Bernard Osher Foundation Endowment
as well as OLLI membership dues, annual gifts, and sponsorship by
Green Hills Retirement Community, Clarity Asset Management, Inc. and
Northcrest Community. Visit the OLLI at ISU website or call 515-294-
3192 for more information or to make a gift www.isualum.org/OLLIatI-
SU • For information on how you can financially support this and other
ISUAA programs, contact the ISU Alumni Association at 515-294-7441
or 1-877-ISU ALUM.
O L L I F A L L C ATA L O G 2 0 2 1 3
ABOUT OLLI
CONTENTS
Dates to Remember 4
Membership 5
Gifts 6
ONLINE REGISTRATION
Mission 7 BEGINS
How to Register 8 on Friday, Aug. 13, 2021
OLLI ONLINE with Zoom 9
at 8:30 AM CT
Policies 10
Classes by Day 11
Course Descriptions 14
Members-Only Lectures 43
Course Fees 46
OLLI Leadership 48
Registration Forms 49
DATES TO REMEMBER
Fall 2021 “Learn about Fall Classes” Spring 2022 “Learn about
THIS WILL BE AN ONLINE EVENT Spring Classes”
with Zoom THIS WILL BE AN ONLINE EVENT
Aug. 12, 2021, starting at 1:30 PM CT with Zoom
(The online “room” will open at 1:15 PM Feb. 17, 2022
CT)
Go to www.isualum.org/OLLIatISU and First day of Spring 2022 classes
the link to attend will be on the event March 21, 2022
page beginning Aug. 10.
First day of Fall 2021 classes CONTACT
Sept. 13, 2021
ISU Alumni Center
Winter 2022 “Learn about Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CT
Winter Classes” Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM CT
THIS WILL BE AN ONLINE EVENT (summer hours)
with Zoom OLLI@iastate.edu
Dec. 9, 2021
Jerilyn Logue, Director
First day of Winter 2022 classes 515-294-3192
Jan. 11, 2022
4 O L L I F A L L C ATA L O G 2 0 2 1MEMBERSHIP Become an OLLI Member ENJOY OUR CLASSES AND OTHER GREAT BENEFITS! OLLI at ISU is a membership organization that offers courses in a variety of subjects selected to appeal to many interests and backgrounds. Anyone age 50 or older may take courses either for fun or to broaden his or her interests. The annual membership fee is $25 per person. The membership year begins on July 1 and ends on June 30 of the following year. Individuals are welcome to join at any time during the year and must be an OLLI member to take a course. Tuition for courses is priced separately. OLLI at ISU membership benefits for 2021-2022 include: • A minimum of nine members-only lectures throughout the year at no additional cost or registration—four in the fall, a minimum of one in the winter, and an additional four in the spring. This is an increase due to an additional lecture added during the winter session. • An online monthly newsletter (a printed monthly newsletter for those without email). • Weekly Friday emails when classes are in session with updates about what is happening the next week. • Continue to distribute Clarity notebooks and mugs to those not previously members. • A complimentary pair of concert tickets from the Central Iowa Symphony. • A 10% discount from the Octagon Center for the Arts off a purchase of more than $25 in the Octagon Gallery shop or on an Octagon class registration. • NEW benefit for FY22 OLLI members—Now you can become an annual member of the ISU Alumni Association at a discounted rate ($47) that is good for one person or a couple. O L L I F A L L C ATA L O G 2 0 2 1 5
GIFTS
Give a Gift to OLLI at ISU
When you register for classes, please consider adding a little extra to go toward the
annual giving fund for the needs of today and for the lifelong learners of the future.
Your continued support and donations to the annual fund are important for us to
continue to have funds available to use as needed for additional equipment for the
instructors, and to keeping the membership and class fees as low as possible.
Your contributions help!
Donations have purchased the following items over the last few years: cart with
all of the equipment an instructor would need when teaching in Horton, hearing
devices to take on day trips, five new laptops, and speaker stands for the ballroom,
a video camera, and a new ELMO for the ballroom. We were able to use some of
this new equipment when we were still in the building.
The five new laptops were very helpful during the spring classes, as one went to
an instructor and one is currently with the director to “host” classes. The technolo-
gy committee is looking into other items that would make the delivery and receiving
of OLLI classes easier.
Donations can be made at any time through the following website:
www.foundation.iastate.edu/olli
If you are interested in visiting about a major gift or about designating
OLLI at ISU in your will, please contact Jamie Stowe at (515) 294-7441.
6 O L L I F A L L C ATA L O G 2 0 2 1MISSION MISSION OLLI at ISU provides intellectual, cultural, and social adventures through lifelong learning experiences for all persons age 50+ as they grow and thrive on their life’s journey VISION To be recognized as the premier, volunteer-based organization of lifelong learning experiences VALUES Adaptability, curiosity, integrity, knowledge, and passion GOALS • To continue to offer quality classes and experiences led by excellent leaders • To expand the base from which OLLI participants are drawn • To strive for financial security and sustainable growth O L L I F A L L C ATA L O G 2 0 2 1 7
HOW TO REGISTER
Registration
The “Learn about Fall Classes” event will be an online event on Thursday,
Aug. 12 starting at 1:30 PM CT. The online “room” will open at 1:15 PM. This
will be an opportunity to learn more about the classes and ask questions of
instructors.
Go to www.isualum.org/OLLIatISU and the link to attend will be on the event
page.
Your first opportunity to register for Fall 2021 classes will begin at 8:30 AM CT on
Friday, Aug. 13, and you are strongly encouraged to register online.
Any mailed registrations received before the end of the day on Friday,
Aug. 12, 2021 will be held and processed on Monday, Aug. 15, 2021 in the
order they were received.
TWO WAYS TO REGISTER:
1. Online: You may register online beginning at 8:30 AM CT on Friday, Aug. 13, 2021
at www.isualum.org/olliregistration. Separate online registration forms must be
completed for each registrant in the same household.
2. By mail: Complete the form(s) found on page 47. Send a completed registration
form from this catalog for each participant along with a check (payable to the ISU
Alumni Association) or credit card payment to
OLLI at ISU
ISU Alumni Center
429 Alumni Lane
Ames, IA 50011-1403
All classes are online for the fall session, so in most cases class size shouldn’t be
an issue. Some are marked:
Due to the low class limit, you MUST register online for this class. Call the office if
assistance is needed to pay online.
If you need assistance with the completing an online registration, please call
515-294-3192.
Class assignments are made on a first-come, first-assigned basis according
to the order in which you register online or the postmark date of your mailed
registration.
Confirmation of your registration will be emailed or mailed to you. If you do not
receive a confirmation by the Friday before your class begins, please contact the
OLLI at ISU office at 515-294-3192.
Additional registration forms are available on our website.
8 O L L I F A L L C ATA L O G 2 0 2 1OLLI ONLINE
OLLI CLASSES ARE ONLINE (OR BY PHONE) WITH ZOOM
The curriculum committee, in agreement with the other OLLI committees and board
of directors, has decided that all offerings for the fall session will be online. In-per-
son classes will be evaluated as we move forward.
Courses will be delivered using Zoom video conferencing. Instructions for joining
the class will be sent via email (or a phone call for those joining by phone) to those
who are registered. You will see and hear the instructor, any presentation docu-
ments, and other class members on your computer screen. If you have questions,
you will be able to ask the instructor or submit them through a chat window.
A document with the basic information needed will be provided before the
course begins. We know that online presentations will not replace the in-person
experience, but it is another opportunity to participate and continue learning while
we determine what our “new” normal is going to be.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO TAKE AN OLLI CLASS THIS FALL:
PHONE:
• You don’t need a computer or iPad to participate in a class. You can use your tele-
phone to call in and participate as if on a conference call.
• A call number is provided by mail in time for your first class meeting.
COMPUTER, SMART PHONE, IPHONE, OR IPAD:
• A reliable connection to the internet
• Speakers on your device
• Camera and microphone on your computer is optional to join an online class; it
enhances your experience, but is not mandatory
Give a Gift Certificate of Lifelong Learning
When family and friends ask you what you
would like for your birthday, do you feel like
you don’t need any more “stuff?" Request
an OLLI gift certificate instead!
The information you learn and the
conversations with your fellow OLLI at ISU
members are priceless. By the same token,
your spouse, siblings, or friends may also
like a gift certificate.
Certificates can be purchased in the
office or online at www.isualum.org/
olligiftcertificate for any amount.
O L L I F A L L C ATA L O G 2 0 2 1 9POLICIES
CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS
OLLI membership dues are non-refundable.
If a registration is cancelled before 4:30 PM CT, Sept. 7, 2021, a $10 service fee must
be retained. The $25 nonrefundable membership fee is also retained if it was paid
with the course registration.
There will be no refunds for cancellations made after 4:30 PM CT, Sept. 7, 2021.
Refunds will be processed after classes begin.
For more information about courses or registration, contact our office or visit:
www.isualum.org/olliatisu
515-294-3192 (Jerilyn)
Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CT
Email: OLLI@iastate.edu
All new members to OLLI at ISU will receive a 5” x 7” eco-inspired notebook
compliments of Clarity Asset Management, Inc. and will be mailed to you
with your OLLI membership packet. We also have a limited supply of the
mugs from FY20 to distribute.
Clarity Asset Management, Inc.
Phone: (515) 233-3152
Email: info@investmentclarity.com
10 O L L I F A L L C ATA L O G 2 0 2 1CLASSES BY DAY
Times are CT Sessions # Title Pg.
Corporate Leadership
9:00 – 10:30 AM One day 01 toward a Zero-Carbon 14
Footprint
U. S. – China Relations
9:00 – 10:30 AM One day 02 from Our Ambassador’s 14
Perspective
Diabetes Prevention –
9:00 – 10:30 AM Six weeks 03 Making a Lifestyle 15
Change
11:00 AM – The Hidden Gems of
Three weeks 04 15
12:30 PM Classical Music
Stories behind Eight
11:00 AM –
Four weeks 05 Highlights from the 16
12:30 PM
History of Science
11:00 AM –
One day 06 Catch-22: 60 Years Later 16
12:30 PM
1:00 – 2:30 PM Four weeks 07 Sustainable Living 101 17
The Only Dance in
MONDAY
Iowa: A History of
1:00 – 2:30 PM Four weeks 08 17
Six-Player Girls’
Basketball
Women Who Serve –
The Alphabet Women of
3:00 – 4:30 PM One day 09 18
WWII: WACs, WAVES,
WMCR & SPARS
U.S. Census Records for
3:00 – 5:00 PM One day 10 18
Genealogical Research
Putting “Social” Back
3:00 – 4:30 PM One day 11 19
into Social Media
The Divine Nine: The
Legacy of Historically
3:00 – 4:30 PM One day 12 19
Black Sororities and
Fraternities
Issues in Public
3:00 – 4:30 PM Two weeks 13 20
Education
How to Be an Informed
3:00 – 4:30 PM One day 14 20
Media Consumer
How Place Shaped
3:00 – 5:30 PM Six weeks 15 21
My Life
What in the World?!?
An Examination of
9:00 – 10:30 AM Four weeks 16 22
TUESDAY
World Events as
They Happen
Ada Hayden Lake – The
9:00 – 10:30 AM One day 17 22
Origin and Future
Continued on next page
O L L I F A L L C ATA L O G 2 0 2 1 11Times are CT Sessions # Title Pg.
Bucket List Adventures:
1:00 - 2:30 PM One day 18 Cambodia, Laos, and 23
Vietnam--Now on Wed.
Women and
11:00 AM –
Four weeks 19 Representation: 23
12:30 PM
Why it Matters
11:00 AM – The Birth of Modern Art
Four weeks 20 24
12:30 PM and Its Detractors
1:00 – 2:30 PM One day 21 LGBTQ 101 24
Unconditional Loyalty:
1:00 – 2:30 PM Cancelled 22 The Military Service of 25
African Americans-
What You’ve Heard on
1:00 – 2:30 PM One day 23 Climate and the Green 25
New Deal is Wrong
TUESDAY
Iowa Artists in the
1:00 – 2:30 PM One day 24 University Museum’s 26
Permanent Collection
Skills for Bridging the
1:00 – 3:30 PM One day 25 26
Divide
Photography Tips
and Technique for
3:00 – 5:00 PM Six weeks 26 27
Cell Phone and
dSLR Cameras
LGBTQ Allyship –
5:30 – 7:00 PM One day 27 27
Let’s Get to Work
Mass Media
5:30 – 7:00 PM One day 28 28
and Society
100+ Years of
5:30 – 7:00 PM Six weeks 29 Sports Memories at 28
Iowa State University
Learning Mac
9:00 – 10:30 AM Eight weeks 30 29
Computers
11:00 AM – The History of American
Four weeks 31 29
12:30 PM Cookbooks and Cooking
Thanking our Veterans
1:00 – 2:30 PM One day 32 30
with Quilts of Valor
The Role of Exchange
WEDNESDAY
1:00 – 2:30 PM One day 33 Programs in Citizen 30
Diplomacy
About Ames History
1:00 – 2:30 PM One day 34 Museum + Virtual Tour of 31
the Museum
What’s in a Name or
1:00 – 2:30 PM Two weeks 35 why is Beardshear Hall 31
Called That?
How is a Donut
Different from a
3:00 – 4:30 PM Four weeks 36 32
Sphere? Drawing
Doodles on Surfaces
12 O L L I F A L L C ATA L O G 2 0 2 1Times are CT Sessions # Title Pg.
9:00 – 10:30 AM Six weeks 37 Science in the News 32
Personal Transportation
9:00 – 10:30 AM One day 38 34
Without Gasoline
11:00 AM – Trends in Spirituality,
Four weeks 39 34
12:30 PM Part Two
11:00 AM – The Twisted History of
Two weeks 40 35
12:30 PM “The Bell Jar”
Gulf Hypoxia and
11:00 AM –
One day 41 Nutrient Reduction 35
12:30 PM
Strategies
Homelessness in our
THURSDAY
1:00 – 2:30 PM Three weeks 42 36
Backyard
The Early History of the
1:00 – 2:30 PM Two weeks 43 36
Maytag Company
Redefining Farming
1:00 – 2:30 PM Two weeks 44 37
in Iowa
The History of Iowa
3:00 – 4:30 PM Cancelled 45 38
Horticulture--cancelled
3:00 – 4:30 PM One day 46 Welcome to Medicare 38
Understanding and
5:30 – 7:00 PM One day 47 Using Android 39
Mobile Devices
Computer Basics
5:30 – 7:00 PM Six weeks 48 39
Using a PC
Wednesday First Jewish Americans:
11:00 AM – One day 49 Freedom and Culture in 40
12:00 PM the New World
VIRTUAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
Tuesday
One day 50 Women March 41
1:00 – 2:00 PM
Meet the Presidents: A
Thursday
One day 51 Look at the American 41
3:00 – 4:15 PM
Presidency
Wednesday
Cover Story: Katherine
11:00 AM – One day 52 42
Graham, CEO
12:00 PM
O L L I F A L L C ATA L O G 2 0 2 1 13COURSE DESCRIPTIONS MONDAY #01 – Corporate Leadership toward a Zero-Carbon Footprint This class is sponsored by Clarity Asset Management, Inc. Monday 9:00 – 10:30 AM CT One day: Monday, Sept. 13, 2021 Cost: $16 Online with Zoom Class limit 55 Former Environmental Protection Agency administrator Lisa Jackson, now vice president of environment, policy, and social initiatives at Apple, Inc. states: Since 2018, Apple’s stores, offices, and data centers have run on 100% renewable energy. Today all of our operations are carbon neutral, too. And by 2030, every product will be also – how it is designed, made, shipped, used, and recycled. This OLLI class provides insight into how tech giants such as Apple, Google, and others are provid- ing leadership toward a zero-carbon footprint global economy. Sam Wormley is a retired associate scientist and principal investigator, CNDE/ IPRT/AL at Iowa State and was an adjunct professor of astronomy at Marshalltown Community College for 17 years. Wormley regularly teaches science and technology classes for OLLI at Iowa State. #02 – U. S. – China Relations from Our Ambassador’s Perspective Monday 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM CT One day: Monday, Sept. 20, 2021 Cost: $16. Online with Zoom Class limit 55 In this class, you will take part in an online informational and Q & A session with our recent Ambassador to China, Terry Branstad. You will learn more about the Ambas- sador’s transition from being Governor of Iowa to answering the call to serve as the United States Ambassador to China. The primary focus of the informational portion will cover the issues and challenges that were in the Ambassador’s portfolio. The last portion of the class will be devoted to answering student questions. Terry Branstad is an Iowa native, raised on a farm outside of Leland in Winnebago County and graduated from Forest City Community High School. Branstad received a B.A. in political science from University of Iowa and a Law Degree at Drake University. He is a former Iowa House member, former Lt. Governor, former Iowa Governor, and the former United States Ambassador to China. 14 O L L I F A L L C ATA L O G 2 0 2 1
#03 – Diabetes Prevention – Making a Lifestyle Change Monday 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM CT Six weeks: Monday, Sept. 27, 2021 to Monday, Nov. 1, 2021 Cost: $56 Online with Zoom Class limit 55 During this course, you will learn how to prevent diabetes through simple lifestyle choices. This course will be interactive and motivational. You’ll learn how to eat well, get active, cope with stress, and stay motivated to live a healthier lifestyle. Although this course is developed with prediabetes in mind, it will be relevant for anyone looking to improve his or her lifestyle. Liz Burkland is a registered dietitian, certified diabetes care & education specialist, and diabetes prevention lifestyle coach. Burkland has led the DPP program at Mary Greeley Medical Center for the past five years and is passionate about chronic disease prevention. She has spoken at the Iowa Diabetes Summit and the National Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists. #04 – The Hidden Gems of Classical Music Monday 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM CT Three weeks: Monday, Sept. 13, 2021 to Monday, Sept. 27, 2021 Cost: $38 Online with Zoom Class limit 25 There are some pieces of classical music that are rarely performed. The obvious explanation is that they are not very good, but often this is NOT the case. In this course, we will explore some of these “hidden gems” and the reasons they are “hidden.” Each person who takes the class will leave with some new favorites and a desire to explore further. Jean Meek grew up in a musical family and became interested in classical music at an early age. Meek has taught several previous music classes for OLLI and made presentations for local musical organizations. She studied voice for several years and has sung in local choirs. O L L I F A L L C ATA L O G 2 0 2 1 15
#05 – Stories behind Eight Highlights from the History of Science
Monday 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM CT
Four weeks: Monday, Oct. 4, 2021 to Monday, Oct. 25, 2021
Cost: $44
Online with Zoom
Class limit 55
Often the events we read in human history are related to kings and empires, wars
and victories, and struggles and revolutions. This course will discuss eight major
occurrences (two each week) that enhanced human knowledge, added to the
advancement of science, and impacted human civilization.
• The Copernican Revolution and the Trial of Galileo
• The discovery of Uranus and the creation of electric currents
• The discovery of bacteria and the idea of biological evolution
• The unravelling of electromagnetic waves and the discovery of radioactivity
V.V. Raman is emeritus professor at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Raman
is past president of the Institute on Religion in an Age of Science and an elected
member of the International Society for Science and Religion (Cambridge, UK).
#06 – Catch-22: 60 Years Later
Monday 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM CT
One day: Monday, Nov. 1, 2021
Cost: $16
Online with Zoom
Class limit 25
This single-session class outlines the creation and reception of Joseph Heller’s
landmark novel of the 1960s, now considered a classic of anti-war fiction. The
presentation will include a description of the novel’s distinctive characteristics,
an analysis of the targets of its satire, and a brief overview of the author’s life and
career.
Ron Palumbo is a retired teacher and social worker. Palumbo has previously offered
OLLI courses on Willa Cather’s “My Antonia”, Harper Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird”,
Truman Capote’s “In Cold Blood”, and Toni Morrison’s “Beloved”.
16 O L L I F A L L C ATA L O G 2 0 2 1#07 – Sustainable Living 101 Monday 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM CT Four weeks: Monday, Sept. 13, 2021 to Monday, Oct. 4, 2021 Cost: $44 Online with Zoom Class limit 35 Have you ever wondered which personal choices impact climate change the most? In this class we will explore how our chosen lifestyles affect our ecosystems and the health of our planet. We will also explore what you personally, as a family, or as a community can do to lower your impact on earth’s health and live a happier, heathier lifestyle in harmony with our planet. Please expect to participate in the discussions and bring your ideas and successes to share with the group. Beth Larabee earned her B.S. in agronomy and M.S. in soil science from Iowa State. Larabee has previous experience in research and teaching at Iowa State, ISU Ex- tension, the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture, and teaching environmental science, sustainable agriculture, and soil science at DMACC. #08 – The Only Dance in Iowa: A History of Six-Player Girls’ Basketball Monday 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM CT Four weeks: Monday, Oct. 11, 2021 to Monday, Nov. 1, 2021 Cost: $44 Online with Zoom Class limit 55 The class will focus on how six-player basketball, flourishing with the passionate support of Iowa’s small towns, school districts, and media, came to represent the state’s strong traditional beliefs and the public school system’s determination to maintain its identity in the face of national educational trends. Max McElwain taught in the communication arts department at Wayne State College and is a former sportswriter for several Midwestern newspapers. McElwain holds a Ph.D. in American studies from the University of Kansas. His books include Semi-Pro and Other Stories, Profiles in Communication, and The Only Dance in Iowa: A History of Six-Player Girls Basketball. O L L I F A L L C ATA L O G 2 0 2 1 17
#09 – Women Who Serve – The Alphabet Women of WWII: WACs, WAVES, WMCR & SPARS Monday 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM CT One day: Monday, Sept. 13, 2021 Cost: $16 Online with Zoom Class limit 55 With the advent of WWII, to free men to fight, the nation turned to its women. In 1942, Congress passed laws allowing women to join as reservists or auxiliaries in every branch of the military. Leaders were selected, training established, uniforms procured, and women were recruited to serve with the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. This class will cover the organizations, history, and stories of the women who served with the military during WWII. Mary Lou Nosco has a B.A. in history and an Ed.D. in educational leadership. Nosco is a retired Army officer who received a direct commission into the Women’s Army Corps in 1977. Her interest in women’s service began with her dissertation, The Last WACs. #10 – U.S. Census Records for Genealogical Research Monday 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM CT One day: Monday, Sept. 20, 2021 Cost: $20 Online with Zoom Class limit 55 This course will give an overview of the population schedules of the U.S. federal census records and what clues they hold for genealogy researchers. The 1950 cen- sus, scheduled for release April 1, 2022, will not be indexed for several months after that, but we’ll talk about how you can find and use Enumeration Districts (hopefully) to locate your ancestors. Mary Lohr has been researching her ancestry for over 50 years and hasn’t finished yet! Lohr is active in the Story County Genealogical Society where she currently serves as the web manager. In 20 years of researching, Gwenna Jacobson has traced her ancestry from En- gland, Sweden, Norway, the Netherlands, and Germany. In 2011, Jacobson traveled to the Ostfriesland area of Germany to see and experience an ancestral homeland. 18 O L L I F A L L C ATA L O G 2 0 2 1
#11 – Putting “Social” Back into Social Media Monday 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM CT One day: Monday, Sept. 27, 2021 Cost: $16 Online with Zoom Class limit 55 While the original intent of social media may have been to provide a way to connect with friends and family in a “social” way, the increased presence of political posts has led many to be disillusioned with the worth of social media. This class will focus primarily on Facebook, and will provide strategies for controlling your feed to reduce negative posts. This class is not intended to help you convince anyone to change their views, but rather to manage what you see in your feed and reduce unnecessary disagreements among friends. Kathy Jones retired from ISU in 2013 following over 41 years of service in the Office of the Registrar and Student Affairs. She has taught numerous OLLI at ISU courses on social media topics with an emphasis on privacy and security. #12 – The Divine Nine: The Legacy of Historically Black Sororities and Fraternities Monday 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM CT One day: Monday, Oct. 4, 2021 Cost: $16 Online with Zoom Class limit 55 In the early 19th century, social Greek organizations, known as sororities and fra- ternities, began forming on college campuses across the United States to provide a sense of community and unique opportunities for students. These organizations were often highly exclusive and barred membership to students of certain genders or races, specifically Black students. For the past century, Black Greek organizations have created safe spaces for young Black students to excel in college, helped unite Black communities across the country with service, and have laid the foundation for Black people to connect with each other for professional opportunities. This presentation will outline the history of these historical organizations over time and highlight their accomplishment in the current culture. Kenyatta Shamburger (he/him/his) is the assistant dean of students for intercultural initiatives and resource centers and director of Multicultural Student Affairs at Iowa State University. Shamburger has a B.S. in political science and dual minors in psychology and African American Studies, a M.S. in leadership and administration and currently is a doctoral candidate at the ISU School of Education. O L L I F A L L C ATA L O G 2 0 2 1 19
#13 – Issues in Public Education
Monday 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM CT
Two weeks: Monday, Oct. 11, 2021 to Monday, Oct. 18, 2021
Cost: $32
Online with Zoom
Class limit 25
As a new school year begins, we will look at the following issues that are facing our
public schools.
• What are the current issues as the school year begins?
• What are the state and national curriculum standards that teachers are
required to address in the content of their classes?
• What are the mandates that school boards are facing as they make decisions
for the school year?
• Is there a “learning loss” from last school year? If so, how will it affect students
this year?
Chuck Achter has been a public school educator for 50 years. Achter spent six
years as a social studies teacher and coach; 32 years as a high school principal in
Chaska, Minn., Ames, and Coon Rapids, Minn.; and 10 years as an ISU professor
teaching foundations of American education, educational methods, and school and
community. He has spent the last two years consulting.
#14 – How to Be an Informed Media Consumer
Monday 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM CT
One day: Monday, Nov. 1, 2021
Cost: $16
Online with Zoom
Class limit 55
Confused by opinions masquerading as news? You’re not alone. A 2018 study by
Pew Research Center found a majority of Americans had trouble distinguishing
factual statements from opinions. We’ll talk about how the evolution of media has
contributed to the problem and learn some practical steps for discerning fact from
fiction and how to avoid spreading misinformation.
Kathie Obradovich is editor of Iowa Capital Dispatch, a not-for-profit online news
outlet in Des Moines. Obradovich has been a journalist in Iowa for more than 30
years, including 16 years at the Des Moines Register as political editor, political
columnist, and opinion editor. She’s a frequent guest on state and national news
broadcasts and has been a journalism instructor at Iowa State University.
20 O L L I F A L L C ATA L O G 2 0 2 1#15 – How Place Shaped My Life
Monday 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM CT
Six weeks: Monday, Sept. 13, 2021 to Monday, Oct. 18, 2021
Cost: $63
Online with Zoom
Class limit 8
Due to the low class limit, you MUST register online for this class. Call the office if
assistance is needed to pay online.
In this six-week course, we will focus on place and how it shaped our lives. Drawn
from stories of our past, we will write about home, topography, schoolyard scrapes,
and other situations that molded and shaped us. Utilizing writing prompts, we will
write memoir in short form (~700 words) that will paint word-collages of our lives.
Participant writing will be workshopped, and each participant will choose an edited
piece at the end of this course to present at a separately scheduled reading.
The class is limited to eight writers to allow time for all participants to receive
workshop feedback. No prior writing experience is necessary. Please note the
extended length for each class session.
Ana McCracken’s personal essays are published in The California Writers Club Lit-
erary Review, and the anthologies Nothing But the Truth So Help Me God, The Joy
of Adoption, and Chicken Soup for the Adopted Soul, and her poetry in Telepoem
Booth® Iowa. McCracken is writing a memoir about adoption in Iowa State’s MFA
Program in Creative Writing and Environment.
Visit her at www.anamccrackenworkshops.com.
MARK
YOUR
CALENDAR!
MEMBERS-ONLY LECTURES 3:00 – 4:30 PM CT
• The Precedented and Unprecedented in American Politics
with Jim Leach
Wednesday, October 13
• Should Donald Trump Be Prosecuted? with
Jorgen Rasmussen
Wednesday, October 20
• The Language of the Brain: What Cellular Neurophysiology
Can Teach Us about Our Humanity with Indira M. Raman
Wednesday, October 27
• How We Got Here: The Origins of the Internet and the World
Wide Web with Tom Meyer
Wednesday, November 3
O L L I F A L L C ATA L O G 2 0 2 1 21TUESDAY #16 – What in the World?!? An Examination of World Events as They Happen Tuesday 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM CT Four weeks: Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021 to Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021 --New Dates Cost: $44 Online with Zoom Class limit 55 The course will examine world events as they happen. Jeff Schroeder will prepare lectures and moderate discussions on current global events. Emphasis will be on international topics of interest. Topics to be covered will be determined by unfolding events! Jeff Schroeder earned his Ph.D. from the University of Oregon in comparative political economy after a career in logistics with Fritz Companies (now a division of UPS) where he established air and ocean freight operations in Korea, North China, and the Russian Far East. He teaches a range of courses for DMACC, from interna- tional business to international studies, while actively consulting on transportation security and global logistics projects. #17 – Ada Hayden Lake – The Origin and Future Tuesday 9:00 AM to 10:30 PM CT One day: Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021 Cost: $16 Online with Zoom Class limit 55 Ada Hayden Heritage Park is the largest park in Ames with 437 acres of land, including a lake w/ponds (total of 1.2 billion gallons of water), wetlands and prai- rie; 3.2 miles of hard surfaced pathway; two miles of crushed-rock paths; and a handicap-accessible fishing dock. To ensure the water quality, wetlands were constructed and prairie grasses were planted to filter the water. New developments to protect the integrity of the lake will be highlighted. Learn about Ada Hayden: an environmentalist, an educator/scientist and a distinguished alumna of ISU. Jim Pease is a retired ISU teaching professor & Extension wildlife specialist for 24 years, and associate professor emeritus in the Natural Resource Ecology and Management program. Pease is currently the chair of the Friends of Ada Hayden Heritage Park. Jim assisted with the design and planning of the Ada Hayden Heri- tage Park and can still be heard on Iowa Public Radio. 22 O L L I F A L L C ATA L O G 2 0 2 1
#18 – Bucket List Adventures: Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam--moved to Wednesday Wednesday 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM CT One day: Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021 Cost: $16 Online with Zoom Class limit 55 Traveling to Southeast Asia is both interesting and exotic. In this presentation we will explore travel to several historical and nature sites in Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam. This includes historical sites in Vietnam including Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta and in Cambodia the beautiful and mysterious temples of Angkor Wat. Along the way we discuss the local agriculture, culture, and food. Max Rothschild is a distinguished professor emeritus at Iowa State University and has traveled to 80 countries worldwide. Rothschild enjoys wildlife adventures, local sites and agriculture. Rothschild has spoken to several groups on organizing special travel vacations to see historical sites, agriculture, and wild animals in their natural habitats. #19 – Women and Representation: Why it Matters Tuesday 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM CT Four weeks: Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021 to Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021 Cost: $44 Online with Zoom Class limit 55 This course will explore women’s experiences as candidates and appointed/elected office holders. The U.S. experience in recruiting and electing women will be com- pared with other countries and their approaches. The impact of women in public life will be analyzed in terms of political science’s definitions of representation. Karen Kedrowski is the director of the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics and professor of political science at Iowa State. Her non-pandemic hobbies include visiting national parks and historic sites and playing the flute in a community band. O L L I F A L L C ATA L O G 2 0 2 1 23
#20 – The Birth of Modern Art and Its Detractors
Tuesday 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM CT
Four weeks: Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021 to Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021
Cost: $44
Online with Zoom
Class limit 55
This class will be viewing and discussing paintings from four major events in
modern art. The class is for people who enjoy exchanging views. It will NOT tell you
what you SHOULD like, but will help you understand why you like some art and not
others. You do not need to have taken “My Granddaughter Can Color Better than
That” during the spring 2021 session to participate in this class.
• Impressionist Revolution: Nothing but a Sketch!
• Futurism’s Aim of Trashing Art Masterpieces
• The Armory Show Brings Modern Art to the US
• The Nazis’ Attack on “degenerate” Art Backfires
Jorgen Rasmussen enjoys his collection of art books and is interested in hearing
the preferences of others interested in modern art.
#21 – LGBTQ 101
Tuesday 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM CT
One day: Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021
Cost: $16
Online with Zoom
Class limit 55
Do you want to learn the basics of the LGBTQ community? Our LGBTQ 101 training
includes information about important LGBTQ identities, the difference between sex,
gender, and sexual orientation, current LGBTQ issues, and best practices for your
organization. Learn three ways that you can become more LGBTQ inclusive today.
Max Mowitz has been active in LGBTQ advocacy work for over 12 years, focusing
on comprehensive LGBTQ education to the broader community. Mowitz special-
izes in topics related to the trans and nonbinary community, LGBTQ birth work,
LGBTQ-inclusive healthcare and is a certified Community Health Worker and soon
to be certified full-spectrum doula.
24 O L L I F A L L C ATA L O G 2 0 2 1#22 – Unconditional Loyalty: The Military Service of African Americans - CANCELLED Tuesday 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM CT One day: Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021 Cost: $16 Online with Zoom Class limit 55 Discover the proud history of African American service people in the U.S. mili-tary from the Revolutionary War to the present in this course led by staff from the African American Museum of Iowa. Topics include African American Iowans in the Civil War, the Buffalo Soldiers, the Tuskegee Airmen of World War II, desegregation of the armed forces, and more. This course will include a question and answer session. This presentation will be given by the staff from the African American Museum of Iowa. #23 – What You’ve Heard on Climate and the Green New Deal is Wrong Tuesday 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM CT One day: Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021 Cost: $16 Online with Zoom Class limit 55 Is humanity causing a “climate crisis?” Must we act to “save the planet” by making drastic changes to how we drive, eat, and live? Not exactly. Marc Morano, editor of ClimateDepot.com and author of the best-selling book “Green Fraud: Why the Green New Deal is Even Worse Than You Think,” delves into the science, politics, and hypocrisy behind the climate change movement, and explains why you shouldn’t be afraid of a climate apocalypse. Marc Morano is editor of CFACT’s ClimateDepot.com and author of Green Fraud: Why the Green New Deal is Even Worse Than You Think. Morano is also the writer and executive producer of the documentaries Climate Hustle and Climate Hustle 2: Rise of the Climate Monarchy. O L L I F A L L C ATA L O G 2 0 2 1 25
#24 – Iowa Artists in the University Museum’s Permanent Collection Tuesday 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM CT One day: Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021 Cost: $16 Online with Zoom Class limit 25 Due to the low class limit, you MUST register online for this class. Call the office if assistance is needed to pay online. With Iowa’s breathtaking scenery, it’s no wonder our great state has inspired a multitude of artists who have been inspired to create works of art that have become known around the world. Join University Museums’ associate curator Adrienne Gennett as she explores examples of art in the University Museum’s permanent col- lection of Iowa artists. From Grant Wood to Christian Petersen, find out how these artist have depicted Iowa’s landscapes, environments, and peoples. Adrienne Gennett is the associate curator with University Museums, Iowa State University. Gennett curates multiple exhibitions at the Brunnier Art Museum throughout the academic year, along with creating unique curriculum interactions using the Museum’s permanent collection across the various colleges and depart- ments. #25 – Skills for Bridging the Divide Tuesday 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM CT One day: Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021 Cost: $32 Online with Zoom Class limit 55 How do you have a respectful conversation on climate change with someone you disagree with politically these days without anger, frustration, and possibly hurt feelings on both sides? Skills for Bridging the Divide is a workshop developed by a Braver Angels co-founder and family therapist who realized that skills to help couples communicate could also help our country. You’ll have opportunities to learn the skills and practice with them during the course. ALL class members will be participants. Beth Malow is a neurologist and sleep physician in Nashville and also moderates Braver Angels workshops. Malow co-leads an Action Team within Citizens’ Climate Lobby focused on teaching volunteers how to talk with others about climate change in a way that promotes understanding and fosters shared solutions. Connie Shortes is a retired chief operating officer of a small business in Austin and a moderator for Braver Angels workshops on bridging the political divide on climate solutions. Shortes currently lives in rural south-central Texas and spends her time trying to restore a small piece of the Texas prairie. 26 O L L I F A L L C ATA L O G 2 0 2 1
#26 – Photography Tips and Technique for Cell Phone and dSLR Cameras Tuesday 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM CT Six weeks: Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021 to Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021 Cost: $63 Online with Zoom Class limit 15 Due to the low class limit, you MUST register online for this class. Call the office if assistance is needed to pay online. This class covers major principles of photography. In the simplest of terms, we work on capturing what you see and how you want to depict it. We will concentrate on the nuts and bolts of our cameras, composition, lighting, photojournalism, post-pho- to processing, sharing, backup, and storage. Each week we will share photos taken since the last class session. Sam Wormley is a well-known local photographer who regularly contributes pho- tographic services to the Central Iowa Symphony, Ames Town & Gown Chamber Music Association, Co-Motion Dance Theater, and photojournalism students at Iowa State. #27 – LGBTQ Allyship – Let’s Get to Work Tuesday 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM CT One day: Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021 Cost: $16 Online with Zoom Class limit 25 If you have asked yourself “What can I do to support the LGBTQ+ community?” you are not alone. This session will teach you how to put your motivation to work. By attending, you will learn about the many LGBTQ-affirming offices/programs/organi- zations at Iowa State University and work being done in gender and sexual diversity initiatives within the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. By participating, you will develop strategies to show your commitment to the LGBTQ+ community no matter where you live. Most of our time will be spent in conversation, so bring your questions and #LetsGetToWork. nicci port (she|her|hers) serves as director of Gender and Sexual Diversity Initia- tives in ISU’s Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (www.diversity.iastate.edu/ gsdi). port is the division’s primary contact for work around gender and sexual diver- sity (GSD) and topics that are important to the LGBTQ+ community (more at http://bit.ly/niccibio). O L L I F A L L C ATA L O G 2 0 2 1 27
#28 – Mass Media and Society Tuesday 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM CT One day: Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021 Cost: $16 Online with Zoom Class limit 55 From the grunting of early cavemen to the use of smoke signals to the smartphone in your backpack, humanity has understood the need for mass communication for safety and for advancing society. This course will help you to become more aware of the role of media in your everyday life as well as the role it plays in advancing science, technology, and culture. Erin Wilgenbusch is a native Iowan and a nationally accredited public relations professional. Wilgenbusch has been teaching at Iowa State University since 2002. She teaches courses in public relations, writing, and strategic planning at the Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication at Iowa State. She and her husband have three children and reside in Story City. #29 – 100+ Years of Sports Memories at Iowa State University Tuesday 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM CT Six weeks: Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021 to Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021 Cost: $56 Online with Zoom Class limit 55 Each class will be built around a Cyclones.tv documentary, which we will show and then discuss each story’s impact on the bigger picture of Iowa State athletics. Documentaries will include, but not limited to the following: The First Homecoming and the Girls: 1912; I Will: The Jack Trice Story; Dirty Thirty: The Ups and Downs of One of Iowa State’s Greatest Teams; The Game that Wasn’t Played: 1963; and 100 Years of Iowa State Wrestling. Tom Kroeschell recently retired from Iowa State University on June 30 ending a 36-year career with Iowa State Athletics which began in 1985. Kroeschell became the director of the sports information office in 1993 and transitioned to Cyclone.tv in 2013. 28 O L L I F A L L C ATA L O G 2 0 2 1
WEDNESDAY #30 – Learning Mac Computers Wednesday 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM CT Eight weeks: Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021 to Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021 Cost: $63 Online with Zoom Class limit 55 The goal of this class is for you to better learn your Mac computer and to enjoy safe, secure, and hassle-free computing. We cover all the hardware, software, and applications. There is emphasis on safe practices and syncing with your other Apple devices. Although not required, if you have a MacBook, MacBook Air, or MacBook Pro, have it available for a hands-on experience. Topics to be included are: navigating the Mac, making life easier, contacts, connections, MacOS resourc- es, word processing, security, and maintenance. Sam Wormley is a retired associate scientist and principal investigator, CNDE/ IPRT/AL at Iowa State and was an adjunct professor of astronomy at Marshalltown Community College for 17 years. Wormley regularly teaches science and technology classes for OLLI at Iowa State. #31 – The History of American Cookbooks and Cooking Wednesday 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM CT Four weeks: Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021 to Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021 Cost: $44 Online with Zoom Class limit 55 Join Diana Shonrock as she shares with you how cooking and recipes/cookbooks changed in the “new world” – America. Shonrock will also share the history/au- thors of the earliest American cookbooks and introduce you to some of the famous American cookbooks. The effects of the various immigrant groups will be discussed and how they had an impact on cooking, recipes, cuisine, along with cultural effects and eating habits. For all of you cookbook collectors, she will share hints on collect- ing Early American cookbooks. Diana Shonrock was a research librarian at Iowa State University for over 40 years before retiring; she was the creator and curator of the Iowa Community Cookbook Collection as part of her responsibilities. Some of Shonrock’s research and personal interest have included the history of Iowa and American cookbooks, their contents, and how to collect them. O L L I F A L L C ATA L O G 2 0 2 1 29
#32 – Thanking our Veterans with Quilts of Valor Wednesday 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM CT One day: Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021 Cost: $16 Online with Zoom Class limit 55 This one-day course will present basic information about Quilts of Valor and the process of recognizing U.S. military veterans with the award of a QOV. Topics will include history of Quilts of Valor, nominating a veteran to receive a QOV, guidelines for making and presenting Quilts of Valor, and ways that individuals can contribute to the mission of Quilts of Valor Foundation. This is not a quilting class, but rather a way to learn more about processes related to presentation of Quilts of Valor. Kathy Jones is a retired Iowa State University administrator with over 40 years of service at ISU. Jones has quilted for many years, and has been a member of Quilts of Valor Foundation for about five years. She has served as Iowa Coordinator for Quilts of Valor Foundation for three years. #33 – The Role of Exchange Programs in Citizen Diplomacy Wednesday 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM CT One day: Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021 Cost: $16 Online with Zoom Class limit 55 This course will cover the role that international exchange programs play in shaping the minds of Americans as well as the international guests who participate. It will cover the concept and history of face-to-face “citizen diplomacy” with special focus on the impact it has had in Iowa. One Iowa-based exchange organization, Iowa Resource for International Service (IRIS) will be presented in great detail as an example of successful citizen diplomacy efforts within the state. Del Christensen is the executive director of IRIS (Iowa Resource for International Service), an Iowa-based nonprofit that coordinates peace-building efforts around the world. Christensen has coordinated exchange programs involving more than 2,000 participants from 50 different countries. He has traveled to countries in Africa more than 40 times to develop and coordinate youth and adult programs there. www.iris-center.org 30 O L L I F A L L C ATA L O G 2 0 2 1
#34 – About Ames History Museum + Virtual Tour of the Museum Wednesday 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM CT One day: Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021 Cost: $16 Online with Zoom Class limit 55 Learn about the Ames History Museum, including our history, funding sources, collections, and programs. Plus a virtual tour of the museum space including behind the scenes. There will be time for questions from the class members. Alex Fejfar (Fay-fur) is the exhibits manager at the Ames History Museum and has been working at the museum since 2012. Fejfar’s main duties include researching, designing, and building historical exhibits, answering research and photo requests, and managing digitizing the museums resources. #35 – What’s in a Name or Why is Beardshear Hall Called That? Wednesday 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM CT Two weeks: Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021 to Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021 Cost: $32 Online with Zoom Class limit 55 Almost everyone involved in OLLI is familiar with the names of Iowa State’s most famous buildings: Beardshear Hall, Curtiss Hall, Sloss House, Parks Library, Catt Hall, and Carver Hall, just to name a few. This course will concentrate on the lives of each of these honorees (and a few others); you will see what each looked like and, most importantly, what they accomplished. The presentation will also include images of the inside and outside of these iconic buildings. Jane Cox is a professor emerita from Iowa State. Although her main interest is the performing arts, Cox has also been intrigued with history from the time she would listen to her grandparents and great-grandmother talk about life on the prairie. The first person in her family to attend Iowa State graduated in 1924. O L L I F A L L C ATA L O G 2 0 2 1 31
#36 – How is a Donut Different from a Sphere? Drawing Doodles on Surfaces Wednesday 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM CT Four weeks: Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021 to Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021 Cost: $44 Online with Zoom Class limit 25 In this very accessible and highly interactive class, you will solve graphic puzzles and discover patterns that will help us determine essential differences between surfaces with no holes – like spheres – and surfaces with holes – like a torus (that is, a donut). Alejandro Andreotti is a member of the Department of Mathematics and program director of the MSM program. Andreotti has a PhD (Princeton) in mathematics and was on faculty in the ISU School of Education for 15 years before joining the Mathe- matics Department. He has been working with Mid-Iowa schools for some time and is a member of the state Math Leadership Team. THURSDAY #37 – Science in the News Thursday 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM CT Six weeks: Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021 to Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021 Cost: $56 Online with Zoom Class limit 45 Mike Meetz and Sam Wormley team up to provide a lively discussion with OLLI members about this week’s science in the news. Links to relevant science articles will be sent out a day or two prior to each class. A deep understanding in the sci- ences is not required to share and discuss each week’s science topics Mike Meetz retired from the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine after 35 years as a scientist. An amateur naturalist, he volunteers for the National Park Service, Iowa DNR, and Story County Conservation Board. Meetz and his wife have reconstructed a 38-acre prairie. Sam Wormley is a retired associate scientist and principal investigator, CNDE/IPRT/ AL at Iowa State and taught as an adjunct professor of astronomy at Marshalltown Community College for 17 years. Wormley regularly teaches science and technology classes for OLLI at Iowa State. 32 O L L I F A L L C ATA L O G 2 0 2 1
#38 – Personal Transportation Without Gasoline Thursday 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM CT One day: Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021 Cost: $16 Online with Zoom Class limit 55 This course offers the resources to help you transition from using cars and trucks that use fossil fuel (such as gasoline) to electrical vehicles powered by your wind turbine or solar panels. Twenty-three percent of CO2 emissions come from vehicles. Everything we can do to minimize CO2 emissions helps the environment. Sam Wormley is a retired associate scientist and principal investigator, CNDE/ IPRT/AL at Iowa State and was an adjunct professor of astronomy at Marshalltown Community College for 17 years. Wormley regularly teaches science and technology classes for OLLI at Iowa State. #39 – Trends in Spirituality, Part Two Thursday 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM CT Four weeks: Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021 to Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021 Cost: $44 Online with Zoom Class limit 25 Spirituality is meaning-making. The pandemic has exacerbated today’s world of shattered geographic and moral boundaries. Based on his forthcoming book, Charles Kniker reviews surveys, interviews, and articles about personal and corpo- rate trends in spirituality. In four sessions (each 1.5 hours), class members become “spiritual realtors,” using four keys to healthy spiritual homes, who have vibrant practices of yearning (worship and meditation), learning, self-care/caregiving of others, with an attitude of planet patriotism for a world of neighbors. Charles R. Kniker’s first career was as an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ before he became president of Eden Theological Seminary. Kniker returned to Iowa in 1998 as the associate director of academic affairs and research for the Board of Regents. He has authored six books and has taught several OLLI cours- es, one on the Chautauqua adult education movement and another on the religion clauses of the First Amendment. 34 O L L I F A L L C ATA L O G 2 0 2 1
#40 – The Twisted History of “The Bell Jar” Thursday 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM CT Two weeks: Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021 to Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021 Cost: $32 Online with Zoom Class limit 25 Due to the low class limit, you MUST register online for this class. Call the office if assistance is needed to pay online. This presentation is an introduction to Sylvia Plath’s only novel, a semi-autobi- ographical description of her descent into suicidal depression at age 19. We will cover the book and also discuss the author’s life. Ron Palumbo is a retired teacher and social worker. Palumbo has previously offered OLLI courses on Willa Cather’s “My Antonia”, Harper Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird”, Truman Capote’s “In Cold Blood”, and Toni Morrison’s “Beloved”. #41 – Gulf Hypoxia and Nutrient Reduction Strategies Thursday 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM CT One day: Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021 Cost: $16 Online with Zoom Class limit 55 Iowa is one of the most transformed landscapes on earth. The fisheries and aquatic resources of this state reflect the massive land-use change from wetlands and prairies to row crop agriculture. The competing interests of agricultural production, land drainage, flood control, flood mitigation, and Gulf Hypoxia remediation leaves little room for natural resources management. Looking from the past to the future, what are appropriate investments in flood control and nutrient reduction strategies? How can these be used to improve fisheries and aquatic resources here, not just in the Gulf of Mexico? Jeff Kopaska is an Iowa State University graduate with an MS in ecology and evolutionary biology and currently works with IDNR Fisheries Research. Kopaska is active in many local and national fishery and conservation groups. He is interested in the history of Iowa’s water bodies, what the past can tell us about the systems we have today, and what we can take from that knowledge as we contemplate restoration and improvement. O L L I F A L L C ATA L O G 2 0 2 1 35
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