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Fall 2021 Enrichment short courses & special events specially developed for folks 50 and better. No homework. No tests. No pressure. It’s just learning for the joy of it! Enroll now at osher.ku.edu! osher.ku.edu
DEAR FRIENDS, THANK YOU OSHER We are thrilled to present our fall array of topics, including 37 brand Osher offerings. We could not be new courses! There will be 29 INSTRUCTORS more excited to announce that we in-person gatherings, 31 hybrids will be bringing back in-person and 20 online-only offerings. courses this semester. We have Your favorite Osher instructors are missed all of you, and it is with The strength of our program is back, along with five new presenters. great happiness that we plan to found in our family of dynamic We are thrilled to collaborate with 14 meet again face-to-face, starting in instructors who have a passion for community partners, including our September. teaching and a strong dedication newest partner, Meadowlark Estates to Osher members. Thank you The Osher Institute in Lawrence. for your commitment to lifelong adapted well to the Dates, times, and course duration learning. You inspire us all! changing times, in vary based on location and format, terms of COVID, and so please pay close attention we are grateful for Tom Averill Paul Laird when registering so you know the the support of our specifics of your particular event. Rich Barbuto Jonathan Lamb instructors, donors, Rex Buchanan Steve Lopes and participants Our catalog with complete course/ Larry Burke Tom Luellen as we maneuvered through event descriptions, along with Eliah Bures Sandra Lyke unchartered territory. instructor biographies, can be found at lpe.ku.edu/osher. For Diana Carlin Aaron Margolis Our new online delivery method an email listing, reach out to me Larry Canepa Karl Menninger enabled us to connect with alumni linda.k@ku.edu. Tom Coleman Patrick Miller throughout the nation and engage Barry Crawford Kevin Mitchell with instructors outside of our As always, thank you for your Ken Crockett Jay Murphy normal programming region. This continued support of the Osher Institute. We have weathered the Don Dagenais Renee Neff-Clark not only allowed us to expand COVID storm thanks to all of you. Dianne Hannington our reach, but it also provided This fall will be another learning Daugherty Ochwada homebound seniors access to high- quality educational programming opportunity for us as we introduce John Doveton KelLee Parr during this critical time of isolation. hybrid options. Thanks in advance David Ekerdt Jim Peters for your patience as we work Judith Galas G. Joseph Pierron Moving forward and beginning through the changes. James Gaither Paul Post this fall, we will host courses/ events in various formats, including Lifelong learning is about working Carl Graves Evie Rapport in-person, hybrid and online via toward improving oneself. Each Carla Hanson J. Schafer Zoom. You will have the choice to day, the Osher team works Kathleen Harvey Tom Schmiedeler sign up for a class that meets in diligently to enhance our program Mike Hoeflich James Showalter person to enjoy face-to-face contact for our members. Thank you for the Jim Hoy Robert Smith with the instructor, or you can opportunity to be of service. Rich Hughes Doug Stowell sign up for an online offering and A special thank you to the Bernard Russ Hutchins Lee Stuart participate from the safety and Osher Foundation. Established Anette Isaacs Janice Stuerzl comfort of your own home. in 1977 by its namesake Bernard William Keel Anita Tebbe Hybrid courses are a new feature Osher, the foundation supports Chick Keller John C. Tibbetts for us, and we appreciate your a network of 124 Osher Lifelong Dave Kendall Paul Williamson support as we continue to strive to Learning Institutes across the U.S. Bernie Kish Mike Yoder make our offerings available to all to meet the needs of older learners Georgia Klein Hannes Zacharias seniors regardless of their ability who want to learn simply for the Kris Krishtalka to attend in person. If you sign up joy of it. Since 2007, the Foundation for a hybrid course, you can either has awarded two $1 million attend in person or join us online. endowed grants to KU Lifelong & You will just need to specify your Professional Education. Learn more: For a list of fall course choice upon registration. osherfoundation.org. descriptions and instructor bios, please visit: Our fall semester runs from lpe.ku.edu/osher-courses September 13 through December 3. During that time, we will host Linda Kehres 80 courses/events covering a wide linda.k@ku.edu | 785-864-1373 2 osher.ku.edu Tel. 913-897-8530 Fall 2021
FEES FOR THREE EASY WAYS COURSE FORMAT OSHER INSTITUTE TO REGISTER In-person Courses COURSES Register Online These courses take place in-person at the facility with The Osher Institute strives to keep Visit us online at the instructor present. All class fees as low as possible to help lpe.ku.edu/osher-courses. If you members are in the same room. ensure more individuals are able have questions regarding using to afford courses. Participants have Zoom, please contact Linda Kehres Online Courses the ability to enroll in courses for at linda.k@ku.edu. a $50 per course registration fee. These courses take place online The cost for special events will vary via Zoom. All class members Register by Phone based on the specific offering. and instructors are attending If you would like to register by from their home or other remote Zoom Course Participation phone, please call our registration location. team at 913-897-8530. An individual registration is Hybrid Courses required for each person in the Register by Mail home, as Zoom links are not to be Some class members are shared. Complete the enclosed registration in-person at the facility with form or visit osher.ku.edu to the instructor, and some class Class Cancellation download and print the registration members will join the class Although unlikely, a class may be form. Complete the form and mail remotely via Zoom from their canceled due to low enrollment with a check or money order to: home or other location. All or other circumstance beyond the KU Lifelong & members will be able to see and Institute’s control. Members will Professional Education hear the instructor and view the be notified by email and have the 12600 Quivira Road PowerPoint presentation, as well option to transfer their registration Overland Park, KS 66213 as ask questions. to another course, donate their fee You are not registered until the or request a refund. registration form is received and CLASS TIMES Refund Policy processed and there is still room Most in-person and hybrid If there is no stated deadline, a available in the selected course. classes meet for two hours with written or emailed request a 15-minute break. Most online (lpe@ku.edu) for a refund will be classes meet for 90 minutes. There are some exceptions, so honored up to one week before a course or special event begins. ALUMNI please make note of the class There will be a $5 administrative ASSOCIATION times for your selection. fee for all courses. Special event Special events vary so please refund fees vary per event. A $30 DISCOUNTS refer to the event description for fee will be charged for returned Current members of the alumni more information. checks. associations at Kansas State Course and event details can be University, Washburn University found at lpe.ku.edu/osher. and the University of Kansas can Individuals with disabilities are receive a $10 once per semester discount on any one course. Does CLASS encouraged to attend University of Kansas sponsored events. If you not apply to special events. LOCATIONS require a reasonable accommodation To receive your discount when you You will notice on the in order to participate in an event, register for courses: registration form (page 5) that please email lpe@ku.edu or call 913- 1. Enter your member ID number there is a letter in parenthesis 897-8530 at least three weeks before on the paper registration form; after each in-person and hybrid the first day of the event. Some events course title. This letter indicates may require notice earlier than three 2. Enter it in the appropriate field the location in which the class weeks and require you contact a specific on the online registration form will be presented. You will find individual; if so, that information at osher.ku.edu; or the specific address for that is provided in the event-specific 3. Call 913-897-8530 and provide location on page 7 under our information. your number to the Contact partner listing. Center staff. Fall 2021 Tel. 913-897-8530 osher.ku.edu 3
HOW TO BECOME A FRIEND OF OSHER The Friends of Osher is a special group of people who donate funds to support the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Kansas. They recognize that the accessible, low-cost educational opportunities offered by the Osher Institute enrich the lives of adult learners. They also help us expand our programming and add new sites for courses and special events. Will you join them? Contributions to the Friends of Osher benefit our community and the Osher Institute by: • Helping keep Osher’s tuition and fees low • Enabling more people to attend • Continuing our efforts to attract highly qualified instructors What is planned giving? Planned To learn more, call Andy Morrison • Expanding into areas in need of giving is finding ways to make at 785-832-7327 or email amorrison@ lifelong learning opportunities charitable gifts now or after your kuendowment.org to learn how • Maintaining technology to lifetime while enjoying financial you can support Osher’s mission sustain the quality of our benefits for yourself. while ensuring your family’s programming Planned gifts are sometimes financial security. Every contribution helps. Please referred to as “stop-and-think” Support The Osher Institute become an Osher Friend today. gifts because they require some and Save Money! planning and may require help • Supporter......$50–$74 from your professional advisors. Do you have an IRA and are 70½ • Patron............$75–$99 Unlike cash donations, they are or older? Are you concerned about • Benefactor.....$100–$249 typically made from assets in how your Required Minimum • Sponsor.........$250–$499 your estate rather than disposable Distribution (RMD) will affect your • Trustee...........$500–$999 income, and come to fruition upon taxes? Would you like to support • Regent............$1,000+ your death. the Osher Institute? It’s easy to contribute. You can Planned gifts include: If your answer is “yes,” it may be a make your donation by completing good time to take advantage of the the registration form; by calling • A bequest in your will or living trust IRA Charitable Rollover. Congress 888-653-6111; or going online to has made the Rollover legislation kuendowment.org/osher. • A charitable gift annuity • A charitable lead trust permanent, which allows you to If you wish to be included as a • An endowment fund transfer up to $100,000 from your leading Osher Friend in the Osher • Retirement plan assets IRA each year to support the Osher catalog, contact Linda Kehres at • Life insurance policies Institute through KU Endowment. linda.k@ku.edu or 785-864-1373. • A remainder interest in Contact your IRA custodian Planned Giving: Become a your home before taking your distribution. Legacy Friend of Osher A misconception is that planned This direct rollover should be giving is only for the “wealthy.” made payable to KU Endowment Planned giving is a way for you to in support of the Osher Lifelong The truth is, even people of modest leave a legacy of lifelong learning Learning Institute. Call Andy means can make a difference to ensure future learners have Morrison at 785-832-7327 or email through planned giving. the opportunity for intellectual amorrison@kuendowment.org to engagement that enriches their life. learn more. 4 osher.ku.edu Tel. 913-897-8530 Fall 2021
PART I OSHER FALL 2021 REGISTRATION (one registration form per person) A. TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF (please print) Full name (First, MI, Last, Suffix)_____________________________ Preferred name________________________________ Email________________________________________________ Daytime phone (________)______________________ Address_______________________________________ City, State, ZIP________________________________________ Date of birth___________________________________ Male Female Are you a US Citizen? Yes No If no, country of citizenship: ____________________________ Name of my residential community, if applicable _________________________________________________________ Note: If you live at a residential community, please check with them prior to registering for a course to determine if an arrangement has been made with Osher. B. COURSES Sign up for in-person or online courses. Hybrid* courses (marked with *) can be taken in either format; mark accordingly. See location details on pages 3 & 7. Course descriptions can be found at lpe.ku.edu/osher. All courses are Central Time. Title In-person Online Dates; Time (CT) Title In-person Online Dates; Time (CT) Globalization, Income* (RO) 9/13, 20, 27; 2 p.m. Six Drinks: Part II* (E) 10/7, 14, 21; 10 a.m. Battle in Civil War* (W) 9/13, 20, 27; 7 p.m. Teddy Roosevelt (T) 10/7, 14, 21; 2 p.m. Men, Women of Republic (MR) 9/14, 21, 28; 9 a.m. (Open to the public and Tallgrass residents) Redistricting, Gerrymandering, WWII POW Camps in Kan. 10/7, 14, 21; 3 p.m. & Representation 9/14, 21, 28; 9:30 a.m. Shakespeare* (S) 10/7, 14, 21; 6:30 p.m. City/County Gov. in Kan.* (E) 9/14, 21, 28; 10 a.m. Intro to Islam 10/8, 15, 22; 1 p.m. Six Drinks: Part I (ME) 9/14, 21, 28; 1:30 p.m. Travel to Hawaii (MR) 10/8, 15, 22; 2 p.m. (Open to the public. Meadowlark Estates residents no charge) The Generals’ Wives 10/25, 11/1, 8; 9:30 a.m. Berlin Wall & German Unification 9/14, 21, 28; 5:30 p.m. Exploring Reality* (S) 10/25, 11/1, 8; 10 a.m. Aging: A Time of Transition (D) 9/15, 22, 29; 10 a.m. Happy Days: 1950s* (S) 10/25, 11/1, 8; 2 p.m. Artificial Intelligence Course 9/15, 22, 29; 1 p.m. KU Natural Hist. Museum* (S) 10/25, 11/1, 8; 6:30 p.m. Kansas City: Adoption Hub (RI) 9/15, 22, 29; 1:30 p.m. U.S. Religion: Civil War-1930 10/26, 11/2, 9; 9:30 a.m. Eleanor Roosevelt (C) 9/15, 22, 29; 2 p.m. Climate Change (B) 10/26, 11/2, 9; 1 p.m. (Clay County residents $15) (Open to the public. Brewster Place residents no charge) History of U.S.-Mexico Border 9/15, 22, 29; 5:30 p.m. Women in Gospel of John 10/26, 11/2, 9; 1 p.m. Composers in Movies (E) 9/16, 23, 30 ; 1 p.m. George Washington Carver* (S) 10/26, 11/2, 9; 2 p.m. English: Long Trail 9/16, 23, 30; 5:30 p.m. Cowtowns, Outlaws* (S) 10/26, 11/2, 9; 6:30 p.m. Kansas Appellate Court Cases 9/17, 24, 10/1; 1 p.m. Reflections in Higher Ed.* (S) 10/27, 11/3, 10; 10 a.m. Happy Days: 1950s (J) 9/17, 24, 10/1; 1:30 p.m. Thanksgiving* (E) 10/27, 11/3, 10; 10 a.m. History of the World-Composers 10/4, 11, 18; 9:30 a.m. Ancient Greeks (D) 10/27, 11/3, 10; 2 p.m. Exploring Reality* (E) 10/4, 11, 18; 10 a.m. Visions of the Future (T) 10/27, 11/3, 10; 2 p.m. Gladiators-Ancient Rome* (E) 10/4, 11, 18; 1 p.m. (Open to the public and Tallgrass residents) Climate Change* (L) 10/4, 11, 18; 6:30 p.m. Thanksgiving (C) 10/27, 11/3, 10; 2 p.m. (Lenexa seniors & Westchester residents no charge) (Clay County residents $15) Women and War (J) 10/4, 11, 18; 6:30 p.m. Medical History (MC) 10/27, 11/3, 10; 7 p.m. What Is Fascism? 10/5, 12, 19; 10 a.m. (Open to the public. Mission Chateau residents no charge) Women and Politics (B) 10/5, 12, 19; 1 p.m. Rockne, Haskell & Mizzou* (S) 10/28, 11/4, 18; 10 a.m. (Open to public. Brewster Place residents no charge) Alfred Hitchcock (E) 10/28, 11/4, 18; 1 p.m. London: City of Dreams* (S) 10/5, 12, 19; 2 p.m. Meet the Beatles-II* (S) 10/28, 11/4, 18; 2 p.m. Aging (C) 10/5, 12, 19; 2 p.m. Predicament of Possessions (MB) 10/28, 11/4, 18; 2 p.m. (Clay County residents $15) What Makes a King Coal (A) 10/5, 12, 19; 2 p.m. Great Speech* (W) 10/28, 11/4, 18; 7 p.m. (Open to the public. Aberdeen Village residents no charge) History of Pres. Campaigns: Part I 10/29, 11/5, 12; 9:30 a.m. Spirit of the Masks* (S) 10/5, 12, 19; 6:30 p.m. Holiday College B-ball in KC 10/29, 11/5, 12; 1 p.m. Hamilton & Broadway* (S) 10/6, 13, 20; 9:30 a.m. Psychology of Grief & Loss (S) 11/15, 22, 29; 10 a.m. Creation Stories: Thanksgiving (RI) 11/15, 22, 29; 1:30 p.m. World Religions (ME) 10/6, 13, 20; 1:30 p.m. Lowlands, Highlands, (Open to the public. Meadowlark Estates residents no charge) Islands* (S) 11/15, 22, 29; 2 p.m. Tallgrass Prairie (RI) 10/6, 13, 20; 1:30 p.m. Anna Akhmatova: Poet 11/15, 22, 29; 3 p.m. Trust Science: Francis Snow (D) 10/6, 13, 20; 1:30 p.m. Hebrew Bible Readings (S) 11/15, 22, 29; 6:30 p.m. United States Citizenship* (LE) 10/6, 13, 20; 2 p.m. “I goes to fight mit Sigel” (MB) 11/16, 23, 30; 9 a.m. Japanese Ghosts* (RO) 10/6, 13, 20; 6 p.m. Lessons and Legacies* (S) 11/16, 23, 30; 10 a.m. Evolution of Photography* (W) 10/6, 13, 20; 7 p.m. Exploration Time* (S) 11/16, 23, 30; 2 p.m. History: Athletic Footwear* (S) 10/7, 14, 21; 10 a.m. Rediscovering Ark. River* (S) 11/16, 23, 30; 6:30 p.m. Fall 2021 Tel. 913-897-8530 osher.ku.edu 5
PART II OSHER FALL 2021 REGISTRATION (continued) C. SPECIAL EVENTS Hybrid* events can be taken either online or in-person; mark accordingly. All events are Central Time. For event descriptions visit: lpe.ku.edu/osher-special-events (Special events are not considered courses.) Event Title, Date/Time (CT) In-person Online Cost Food that Changed the World: Wed., 9/29; 3:30-5 p.m. $25 Listening to Kansans: Mon., 10/11 & 10/18; 1-3 p.m.; Dole Institute of Politics $50 What in the World is Going On? Top 10 Summary 2021: Tues., 10/19; 9:30-11 a.m. $25 The Spice Trade and Age of Exploration: Mon., 10/25; 3-4:30 p.m. $25 Kansas from A-Z with Rex Buchanan & J. Schafer*: Wed., 10/27; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; St. Andrews Campus in Lawrence $25 Encountering John Brown: Fri., 10/29; 10 a.m.-12 p.m.; Watkins Museum of History $35 Reflections on Santa Fe Trail*: Thurs., 11/18 6:30-8:30 p.m.; St. Andrews Campus $25 Van Gogh: The Man and His Art: Fri., 11/19; 2-3:30 p.m. $25 SUBTOTAL $_______ D. SCHOLARSHIPS Aberdeen Village residents (No charge for “King Coal”; $50 for other courses) ____# of courses (x0) = $____ ____# of courses (x50) = $_______ Brewster Place residents (No charge for “Women & Politics” and “Climate Change”; $50 for other courses) ____# of courses (x0) = $____ ____# of courses (x50) = $_______ City of Lenexa residents/Westchester Village residents (No charge for “Climate Change”; $50 for other courses) ____# of courses (x0) = $____ ____# of courses (x50) = $_______ Clay County residents, age 60+ ($15 per course for “Eleanor Roosevelt; “Aging” and “Thanksgiving”; $50 for other courses) ____ # of courses (x $15) = $____ ____# of courses (x50) = $_______ Meadowlark Estates residents (No charge for “Six Drinks” and “Creation Stories”; $50 for other courses) ____# of courses (x0) = $____ ____# of courses (x50) = $_______ Mission Chateau residents (No charge for “Medical History”; $50 for other courses) ____# of courses (x0) = $____ ____# of courses (x50) = $_______ Tallgrass residents (Pay $0 upfront for “Teddy Roosevelt” & “Visions of the Future”; billed $50 each by Tallgrass upon course completion; $50 for other courses) ____# of courses (x0) = $____ ____# of courses (x50) = $_______ SUBTOTAL $_______ E. INDIVIDUAL OSHER COURSE FEES ($50 per course, per person) _______________ Number of courses ( x $50 ) = SUBTOTAL $_______ F. ALUMNI ASSOCIATION DISCOUNT (Discount is for courses only.) (Member # __________________________)..................................................................................–$10 Choose only one: KU KSU Washburn SUBTOTAL $_______ Be a Friend of Osher. Please contribute to our campaign. $50 Supporter $75 Patron $100 Benefactor $250 Sponsor $500 Trustee $1000+ Regent Other $________ SUBTOTAL $_______ Add SUBTOTALS for total payment...................................................................... GRAND TOTAL DUE $________ Check enclosed, payable to the University of Kansas. Credit Card. For security reasons, KU cannot accept credit card information written on the registration form. If you wish to pay by credit card, please call our Contact Center at 913-897-8530. Mail Osher Institute, Registrations, 12600 Quivira Rd., Overland Park, KS 66213 Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend University of Kansas sponsored events. If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in an event, please email lpe@ku.edu or call 913-897-8530 at least three weeks before the first day of the event. Some events may require notice earlier than three weeks and require you contact a specific individual; if so, that information is provided in the event-specific information. 6 osher.ku.edu Tel. 913-897-8530 Fall 2021
WE’RE PROUD OF OUR OSHER PARTNERS The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Kansas is able to provide university-quality programming in northeast Kansas and the Greater Kansas City Area because of the strong commitment of our partners. We congratulate them for their dedication to lifelong learning and thank them for their support. Aberdeen Village (A) Lenexa Parks & Recreation (L) 17500 W. 119th St., Olathe 13420 Oak St., Lenexa www.aberdeenvillage.com | 913-599-6100 www.lenexa.com | 913-541-8592 Classes held at: Lenexa City Hall at City Center Brewster Place (B) 17101 W. 87th Street Parkway, Lenexa 1205 S.W. 29th St., Topeka www.brewsterplace.org | 785-274-3350 Meadowlark Estates Gracious Retirement Living (ME) CCRC of Lenexa LLC, dba as 4430 Bauer Farm Drive, Lawrence Westchester Village of Lenexa seniorlivinginstyle.com/meadowlark-estates 8505 Pflumm Rd, Lenexa 785-842-2400 www.westchestervillagelenexa.com 913-307-2000 Mission Chateau Senior Living Community (MC) 4100 W 85th Street, Prairie Village Clay County Senior Services (C) 913-490-7100 4444 N. Belleview, Ste. 110, Gladstone, Mo. www.missionchateaubytutera.com www.claycoseniors.org | 816-455-4800 Classes held at: Northland Innovation Center Riley County Seniors’ Service Center (RI) 4th floor, 6889 N. Oak Trafficway, Gladstone 301 N. 4th Street, Manhattan 785-537-4040 Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging (J) www.seniorsservicecenter.org 2910 Southwest Topeka Blvd., Topeka www.jhawkaaa.org | 785-235-1367 Senior Resource Center for Douglas Co. (D) 745 Vermont St., Lawrence Johnson County Parks & Recreation District www.yoursrc.org | 855-215-5329 6501 Antioch Road, Merriam www.jcprd.com | 913-831-3359 Tallgrass Creek Retirement Community (T) Classes held at: 13800 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park Matt Ross Community Center (MR) www.ericksonseniorliving.com/tallgrass-creek 8101 Marty, Overland Park 913-897-2700 Roeland Park Community Center (RO) 4850 Rosewood Drive, Roeland Park Washburn University (W) Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse (MB) 1700 S.W. College Ave., Topeka 9101 Nall Avenue, Prairie Village www.washburn.edu | 785-670-1010 Watkins Museum of History 1047 Massachusetts St., Lawrence, KS 66044 www.watkinsmuseum.org | 785-841-4109 THANK YOU TO OUR KU PARTNERS Our KU partners enable us to share the rich resources of the University of Kansas through our statewide programming. Dole Institute of Politics KU Edwards Campus (E) KU in Leavenworth (LE) 2350 Petefish Dr., Lawrence 12600 Quivira Rd., Overland Park TownePlace Suites 785-864-4900 • www.doleinstitute.org 913-897-8400 • edwardscampus.ku.edu 1001 N. 4th Street, Leavenworth 913-897-8596 • leavenworth.ku.edu KU Lifelong & Professional Education Osher Institute (S) 12600 Quivira Rd., Overland Park 1515 St. Andrews Dr., Lawrence 913-897-8530 • lpe.ku.edu 785-864-1373 • osher.ku.edu Fall 2021 Tel. 913-897-8530 osher.ku.edu 7
NONPROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID LAWRENCE, KS 66044 1515 ST. ANDREWS DRIVE PERMIT #110 LAWRENCE, KS 66047-1619 Fall 2021 Classes beginning September 13! Explore the world with the KU Osher Institute! Enjoy enrichment short courses specially developed for folks 50 and better. The University of Kansas Osher Lifelong Learning Institute offers exciting and engaging noncredit short courses and events developed for adult learners 50 and older. This fall, courses meet for three weekly 90 minute to two-hour sessions, held in-person, hybrid or online. For information or to enroll, call 913-897-8530 or go online at osher.ku.edu.
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