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The Institute for Learning in Retirement
Spring Bulletin 2021
The Institute for Learning in Retirement is dedicated to the enjoyment and continued learning of its members. The courses
in this Bulletin are the work of volunteer members who organize and facilitate the courses, discussion groups, special
events, and field trips, as well as social activities involving the ILR. The presenters are also volunteers, coming from the
University of Florida, Santa Fe College, and the Gainesville community.
IN THIS ISSUE:
Dear ILR members,
For ILR, this has been a year of remarkable change and accomplish- Asian Arts
ment, as we have all adapted so well to Zoom and remote learning. We Conversational Spanish
will continue to have all classes on Zoom, at least through the Summer
Semester. After that, we’ll have to see how the COVID restrictions Conversational German
evolve. Beginning German
It is the responsibility of the ILR Board of Directors and the Curriculum
Committee to always be looking ahead – and that certainly applies to an- Remaking Our Legacy
ticipating how our programs will evolve after the COVID restrictions are Innovation Gainesville
eased. There are many things to consider in this regard. I think we all
recognize that classes presented using Zoom have some real ad- Great Decisions
vantages. We have to consider how we can carry these forward in the Implications for Floridians on Climate
future. On the other hand, we can’t forget the appeal of in-person classes
– something we very much want to recapture. Behind the Curtain
Thanks to early preliminary efforts, we believe we have the capability The 2020 Nobel Prizes
to present hybrid classes, combining simultaneous Zoom remote connec-
tions and also in-person class participation – with participants in both 2021 Robert Levitt - Posters on Aging
modes being able to ask questions and join in class discussion. This will Walter Kalaf Jazz Series
require some special staffing and technical arrangements, and there will
probably be a few bumps to work through, but we believe we can get Round Table
there. Brain Matters
We will, of course, be looking to Oak Hammock management for direc-
tion when it comes to resuming in-person gatherings on their campus. Beginning Spanish
In the coming weeks, we will be reaching out to members, facilitators Special Presentation: El Anatsui
and presenters - seeking their input and preferences on class formats.
On the back page of this Bulletin, you will find listed the members of ILR’s Opera
Board of Directors and Curriculum Committee. Please contact any of us,
to share your ideas. Together, we will develop plans to ensure that ILR
continues to be a positive part of our lives.
Ron Bern
Chair, ILR Board of Directors
Visit our website at www.ilr352.org or our Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/ILR352
Call Julie Ann at 352-548-1009 or email jariet@oakhammock.org for more information.
Spring 2021 Courses Visual Arts of Asia Mondays 10:00am ZOOM Facilitator: Laura Berns March 15 Printing With Wood: The Colorful World of Japanese Woodblock Art Presenter: Christopher Smith, Ph.D., assistant professor of modern Japanese literature and culture at UF This talk will cover the history and aesthetics of Japanese woodblock prints, from the seventeenth through nineteenth centuries. Often called ukiyo-e, or "pictures of the floating world," Japanese woodblock prints have fascinated art aficiona- dos worldwide with their depictions of everything from majestic landscapes to urban nightlife and everyday work. These woodblock prints include everything from illustrations in comic books to polychromatic masterpieces by renowned artists such as Hokusai and Hiroshige. March 29 Angkor Wat and other Hindu Temples: Temple Art in South and SE Asia Presenter: Vasudha Narayana, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor, Religion, University of Florida; Director, Center for the Study of Hindu Traditions at UF Hindu temples and deities are found all over South and South East Asia, the Caribbean, as well as in this country. This talk will focus on some of the main features of Hindu temples, deities, and symbols. Who built these temples? Who sang about them? How does the architecture lend itself to worship? April 5 Korean Art at the Harn Museum Presenter: Allysa Peyton, Assistant Curator of Asian Art at the Harn Museum and co-editor for the David A. Cofrin Asian Art Manuscript Series. This presentation will include an in-depth look at a current exhibition at the Harn, Everyday to the Extraordinary: Highlights from the Korean Collection. It will focus on scholar-literati paintings, Korean ceramic production, and functional objects from everyday life. Spanish Conversation and Culture Mondays, Feb. 22—March 29 1:30-2:30pm ZOOM Presenter: Allen Zegarra Facilitator: Roanne Coplin This is a continuation of the former Advanced Spanish class. It will consist of conversation, grammar and literature. The instructor is Allen Zegarra, a Ph.D. candidate in the Literature and Culture track at the University of Florida. All are welcome! Todos son bienvenidos. German ZOOM Instructor: Barbara Johnston Advanced German: Tuesdays 1:30-2:30pm Students should have a competent knowledge of German. The emphasis is on reading to improve vocabulary and conversation. Beginning German: Wednesdays 12:00-1:00pm Students already have a basic foundation of vocabulary and grammar. The emphasis is on building vocabulary and studying basic grammar concepts through reading.
Spring 2021 Courses
Remaking Our Legacy Mondays 1:30pm ZOOM
Facilitator: Ellen Efros
March 15 Writing Women Back Into History: Challenges, Changes, and Controversy. How women have
shaped US History and what might it look like from women's perspective.
Presenter: Barbara Oberlander, Professor Emerita, History, Santa Fe College
March 22 The Development and Expansion of Community Colleges. This presentation traces the history of the
community college from the early 20th century to the modern day serving as a reflection of the social, political, and econom-
ic landscape of the US.
Presenter: Adrienne Provost (lead) Director of TRIO Programs (Federally Supported Services Program that provides
academic development to first generation, non-traditional, low income and students with disabilities who wish to pursue a
baccalaureate degree) at Santa Fe College; Bill Stephenson (assistant) Chair, Humanities and Foreign Language, Santa
Fe College will assist Adrienne.
March 29 The Changing Family Structure. This presentation will focus on how family structures, family patterns,
and family roles in the US have changed since 1950.
Presenter: Naima Brown, Vice President of Student Affairs, Santa Fe College
April 5 The New York Times’s 1619 Slavery Project and the Burden of Historical Revisionism. In August
2019, the New York Times launched the "1619 Project" which placed slavery at the center of the American historical experi-
ence. In doing so, it called for a dramatic rethinking of America's past.
Presenter: David Tegeder, Chair, Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Santa Fe College
April 12 Rethinking the Humanities and What It Means Today. Studying the Humanities was once thought to be
studying "the best that had been thought and said" (Matthew Arnold). But if something is the best, does that mean some-
thing else is the worst? The course will take a look at what studying the humanities might mean today.
Presenter: Ed Bonahue, Provost, Santa Fe College
April 19 People on the Move: Immigrants, Refugees, and Asylum Seekers in American History. Analysis of
Congressional efforts at increased exclusion in the 20th Century.
Presenter: Richard MacMaster taught American History at Western Carolina University and James Madison
University and has a special interest in 18th-century immigration
April 26 Ethics Bowl: This course this will provide participants an opportunity to engage in a cross-generational
dialogue with members of the Santa Fe's Ethics Bowl Team. Topics will be drawn from this year’s National Intercollegiate
Ethics Bowl Competition in keeping with the Remaking Our Legacy course presentations.
Presenter: Ann Thebaut, Adjunct Professor of Philosophy, Santa Fe College
Payment Options:
On the registration form, there is a new on-line option to make credit card payments for annual member registration
renewal, if the 2021 payment hasn’t already been made and to make the course payment of $10.00 for the spring
semester (for unlimited classes.)
All Oak Hammock residents are ILR members. No annual dues needed for OH residents.
Checks or Cash will still be accepted by mail.
Checks Payable to: ILR at Oak Hammock
5100 SW 25th Blvd. Gainesville, FL 32608
Please call Julie Ann Ariet at 352-548-1009 or by email: jariet@oakhammock.org
if you have any questions
Spring 2021 Courses Innovation Gainesville Tuesdays 10:00AM ZOOM Facilitator: Paula Crowley Alachua County is host to a world-renown innovation sector bursting at the seams with technology in a variety of areas from gene therapy to nanomaterials. This course will give you an insider’s look at the process of how ideas become commercial ventures through the incubator program at UF Innovate. We’ll dive into some of the technologies being developed at both The Hub and Sid Martin Biotech and hear from one incubator graduate on her experience there and her company’s successful transition into the market- place. March 16 UF Innovate: UF’s Commercialization Enterprise and How It Works Presenter: Mark Long, M.Sc., Director, UF Innovate (The Hub/Sid Martin), Mr. Long will present the “moving parts of the UF intellectual property enterprise” by discussing the Office of Technology Licensing, UF Innovate Ventures, and the UF Business Incubation programs. A particular emphasis will be on the “biotech/biomed” efforts at UF! March 23 The Future of Genetic Medicine Presenter: Barry Byrne, M.D., Ph.D., Professor and Associate Chair of Pediatrics, Molecular Genetics & Microbiology and Director, Powell Center, College of Medicine, UF. Using genes as drugs was often thought of as a concept to be consid- ered in the future for genetically defined disease. The future is now for such therapies which are aimed at genetic causes of vision loss, nervous system disorders and heart and skeletal muscle disease. The lecture will provide a glimpse into the future of genetic medicine, which is actually happening today. March 30 Human Immune System Development in Health and Disease Presenter: Todd Brusco, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Pathology, College of Medicine and Research Director, UF Diabetes Institute, UF. This lecture will focus on the factors that contribute to immune system heterogeneity, with a special focus on the first decade of life. Topics will cover genetic variability and susceptibility to autoimmune type 1 diabetes and the impact of age and environmental exposures on immune system aging. April 6 “Never Say Never”: Best Lesson I Never Learned on Survival in the Biotech Sector Presenter: Patricia Lawman, Ph.D., Co-founder and CEO of Morphogenesis, Inc. As a graduate of the Incubator, Morphogenesis is one of many successful companies in the commercial biotech space. Dr. Lawman’s lecture will focus on how the word “never” plays out from inception through various stages of birthing, raising and nurturing a biotech company. April 13 Moving Beyond Stuck: Incubating Diversity and Inclusion Presenter: Wanda Eugene, Ph.D., Director, Collaboratory for Inclusive Entrepreneurship, and Director, Computing and Society Engagement (CASE), UF Innovate-The Hub. “Stuck from the start,” characterizes the situation that many women and minority entrepreneurs find themselves in while navigating the road to entrepreneurship. The collaboratory provides programs and resources to help inspire, educate, and empower women and minorities to attain leadership positions in all phases of the innovation lifecycle. In this talk you will come to better understand the problem and how you can be part of the solution! April 20 Quantum Dots and Related Nanomaterials in Displays and Lighting Presenter: Christopher Morton, Ph.D., CEO of Nanophotonica, Inc. Nanophotonica is a materials science technology company providing innovative nanomaterials and fabrication techniques that enable electronic displays to have high resolu- tion, pure, vivid colors, and high efficiency. Dr. Morton will be discussing Nanophotonica’s innovative nanomaterials synthe- sis and system architecture that will enable a new generation of products. April 27 Human Talent – The Pipeline of Innovation Presenter: Alexander Meadows, B.S., M.Sc., Raytheon Principal Systems Engineer with Honors, Raytheon Intelli- gence & Space, Raytheon Technologies. Mr. Meadows will discuss how Raytheon Intelligence and Space, a company that specializes in defense, civil government and cybersecurity solutions, is leveraging the most important resource – human talent – to create a robust influx of ideas today to grow the innovative culture of tomorrow.
Spring 2021 Courses Great Decisions Tuesdays 1:30pm Great Decisions Wednesdays 10:00am March 16-May 4 ZOOM Class March 17–May 5 ZOOM Class Facilitator: Rick Gold Facilitator: Rick Gold Class sizes are limited to 20 participants Class sizes are limited to 20 participants This Zoom-based class strives to stimulate your intellect and strengthen your grasp of world events and issues. Group discussions highlight selected thought-provoking foreign policy challenges we face in the current geopolitical environ- ment. A video of experts discussing various foreign policy options is shown at each class, while the facilitator supple- ments, updates and guides the discussion. The small class sizes ensure an opportunity for active participation by all attendees. All participants are expected to read the relevant article in the Great Decisions briefing book prior to each ses- sion. Please order a physical or electronic copy of the magazine, produced by the Foreign Policy Association, prior to the start of class. Physical copies are available at www.fpa.org. Electronic copies can be purchased through Amazon at Great Decisions 2021 - Kindle edition by Association, Foreign Policy. Politics & Social Sciences Kindle eBooks @ Ama- zon.com. The class will address the following subjects: Global Supply Chains and U.S National Security (week of March 15); The future of Persian Gulf security (week of March 22); Brexit: taking stock and looking ahead (week of March 29); The cold- est war: toward a return to Great Power competition in the Arctic? (week of April 5); China and Africa (week of April 12); The two Koreas (week of April 19); The World Health Organization's response to Covid-19 (week of April 26); and The end of globalization? (week of May 3). Climate Change—What Does it Mean for Floridians? Tuesdays 1:30pm ZOOM Facilitators: Pat Harden, Judy Gire, Carolyn Cox This course will address the current and potential impacts of global warming on Florida. Human health, agriculture, water, energy, population displacement and fisheries resources face an uncertain climate future. Hear what the researchers have to tell us. March 16 Climate Change and Mosquito Borne Diseases Presenter Dr. Sadie Ryan, Associate Professor, Medical Geography, Department of Geography and Emerging Pathogens Institute, Co-Director, Florida Climate Institute March 23 Transforming food and agricultural systems to address climate change and other threats to future food security Presenter Dr. James Jones, Professor Emeritus, Agricultural and Biological Engineering March 30 Sea level rise and Florida’s changing coastline Presenter Dr. Katherine Serafin, Assistant Professor, Department of Geography April 6 Climate Change Impacts on Florida’s Fisheries and Aquaculture Sectors Presenter Dr. Michael Allen, Professor, Freshwater Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences; Director, Nature Coast Biological Center April 13 Climate Change Impacts on Florida’s Energy Supply and Demand Presenter Dr. Wendell Porter, Senior Lecturer, Agricultural and Biological Engineering April 20 Implications of Climate Change on Florida’s Water Resources Presenter Dr. Chris Martinez, Associate Professor, Urban Water Resources, Agricultural and Biological Engineering
Spring 2021 Courses
Behind the Curtain Wednesdays 10:00am ZOOM
Facilitators: John and Daun Spindler
This five-part course features some of the most outstanding theaters in our area. We all appreciate what happens on
stage in front of the curtain sets. However, the many facets of show production “behind the curtain” such as play/show
selection, casting, set design and construction, costuming, and challenging rehearsals for blocking and choreography are
necessary for a production to be successful. Each theatre has its own unique history, mission statement, facility, staff
support and financial challenges. Come learn all about the theaters and their current and upcoming season productions.
March 17 Gainesville Community Playhouse
Presenters: Michael P. Bobbitt, Playwright and Director; Kathy McGlone, Stage Manager and Board Member
Founded in 1933 as the Gainesville Little Theatre, this organization celebrated its 50th anniversary by becoming the
Gainesville Community Playhouse. It has been a mainstay for Gainesville theater goers featuring local area thespians
and musical talent. It is home to the Vam York Theater, named after current Oak Hammock resident, Vam York.
March 24 The Hippodrome Theatre
Presenters: Matthew Dibble, Group Sales Coordinator and Development Associate; Stephanie Lynge, Artistic
Director
The Hippodrome was founded in 1971 by six artists with the goal of presenting the best in challenging contemporary
theater. It is celebrating its 47th season as the only professional theater complex within a 120 mile radius of Gainesville.
It is a multifunctional theater complex housing a 268 seat thrust stage. Each year The HIPP produces at least eight fully
staged professional productions including one extended-run musical and two holiday themed shows.
March 31 The Ocala Civic Theatre
Presenter: Katrina Ploof, Artistic Director
Founded in 1950, The Ocala Civic Theatre is one of the largest community theaters in the state and one of the top 20
in the country. OCT produces more than 12 fully staged, professional quality live performances each season and also
hosts touring companies. The Theatre is professionally staffed and volunteer based, serving 65,000 people each sea-
son. It reaches more than 700 students ages 4-18 year-round through Education Department after school classes,
summer camps and youth productions. It is located in the Appleton Cultural Center in Ocala.
April 7 The Constans Theatre at the University of Florida
Presenter: Kevin Marshall, Adjunct Professor and former Director - School of Theatre and Dance
Named for H.P. Constans, founder of Florida Players, it is an 18’ by 40’ flexible apron theater used as the primary
production space for the UF School of Theatre and Dance. With 415 seats, it was renovated in 2004 and is a very
popular choice for Gainesville area theater goers.
April 14 Santa Fe College Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall
Presenter: Russell Schultz, Assistant Professor of Theatre
Built in 2011, the 39,599 square foot Fine Arts Hall hosts classrooms, a 606 seat auditorium, orchestra pit and staging
rooms to support the Fine Arts programs at Santa Fe College. The state-of-the-art hall houses the performing groups
including the Dance Theatre of Santa Fe, Santa Fe Singers, Santa Fe Jazz Ensemble, Theatre Santa Fe, Santa Fe
Percussion Ensemble and Madrigal Singers.
Spring 2021 Courses
The 2020 Nobel Prizes Wednesdays 1:30pm ZOOM
Facilitators: Ken Berns, Jon Reiskind
In the fall of each year the winners of that year’s Nobel Prizes are announced. There are six categories, and the winners
are recognized for making significant contributions in the sciences, literature and peace. But their works are often quite
esoteric and, frankly, incomprehensible to many of us. This course is designed to elucidate the prizewinners’ accomplish-
ments and put them into a context that we can understand.
Experts from the University of Florida and elsewhere will give talks on the significance of the contributions of the prizewin-
ners in 2020 and will lead discussions. Many of the presenters have personal anecdotes about these and other laureates,
humanizing these “stars” for us.
For a history and background of the Nobel Prizes go to http://www.nobelprize.org/
March 17 Dr. Pedro Sanchez, Research Professor, Department of Soil & Water Sciences, College of Agriculture,
Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, UF
The 2020 Nobel Peace Prize is awarded to the World Food Programme (WFP) "for its efforts to combat hunger, for its
contribution to bettering conditions for peace in conflict-affected areas and for acting as a driving force in efforts to prevent
the use of hunger as a weapon of war and conflict."
March 24 Dr. Bert Flanegan, Professor & Chair, Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, College of Medi-
cine, UF.
The 2020 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine is awarded to Harvey J. Alter, Michael Houghton, and Charles M. Rice
“for the discovery of Hepatitis C virus.”
March 31 Dr. Piyush Jain, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, UF
The 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry is awarded to Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer A. Doudna "for the development
of a method for genome editing"
April 7 Dr. James Fry, Professor, Department of Physics, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, UF
The 2020 Nobel Prize in Physics is awarded to Roger Penrose "for the discovery that black hole formation is a robust pre-
diction of the general theory of relativity" and Reinhard Genzel & Andrea Ghez "for the discovery of a supermassive compact
object at the center of our galaxy."
April 14 Dr. Stephen N. Morgan, Assistant Professor, Department of Food & Resource Economics, College of
Agriculture, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, UF
The 2020 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel is awarded to Paul R Milgrom and
Robert B. Wilson "for improvements to auction theory and inventions of new auction formats."
April 21 Dr. Jon Reiskind, Associate Professor Emeritus, Department of Biology, College of Liberal Arts &Sciences,
UF
2020 Nobel Prize in Literature awarded to Louise Glück “for her unmistakable poetic voice that with austere beauty makes
individual existence universal" in her own words, courtesy of the Nobel Foundation. Plus a brief review of controversies in
the history of the Nobel Prizes.
2021 ILR—Robert Levitt Awards for UF Student Research on Aging
Facilitator: Meredeth Rowe
March 19—View the 10 abstracts that have been submitted by UF students via an online link
March 30—Participate in a ZOOM webinar where the five finalists will provide an in-depth presentation of their projects for
final awards by our panel of judges.
Please register in advance to receive more information and invitation links via email.
Spring 2021 Courses
The Walter Kalaf Jazz Series
Jazz Traditions and the Global Entertainment Industry Thursdays 10:00am ZOOM
Presenter: Scott Wilson, Director of Jazz Studies, UF School of Music
Facilitators: Donald McGlothlin and Diane Haines
March 18 Music of the 1960s: (Motown, Bob Dylan, The Beatles, The Byrds, James Brown, Bar Kays, Young
Bloods, Cream, Jimi Hendricks, The Doors, Rolling Stones, The Hollies, and more)
In the 1960’s, our country developed into the democracy we see today. The music was the people’s tool to voice their
views on government policies and political agendas. The music helped heal the country, change the world, and bring hope
to America.
March 25 The Global Entertainment Industry: A Bird’s Eye View of a Musical Director
This presentation will provide insight on what it was like to be Musical Director for Universal Studios Japan and Grandlink
World in China. It will also provide an overview of the many jobs in the music and entertainment industry.
April 1 The Bebop Revolution: (Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Thelonious Monk, Miles Davis, John Coltrane,
Bud Powel, Max Roach, Kenny Clark, Dexter Gordon, Oscar Peterson, J.J. Johnson, and more)
The early 1940’s was a time of important change in jazz. Just as the Swing Era was in full bloom, a musical revolution was
brewing in Harlem. A new breed of jazz musicians changed the musical landscape forever.
April 8 Meet Santiago Valentino - A New Superstar Music Faculty Member
This class session will focus on one of the new members of the UF music faculty, and his recordings and impressive
accomplishments over the last several years. Live performance is planned.
April 15 The Swing Era: (Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Tommy Dorsey, Jimmy Dorsey, Sweet
Bands, Commercial Bands, Hot Bands, and more)
In the Swing Era, Jazz becomes the cornerstone of popular culture. Between 1935 and 1946, jazz, or swing as it came to
be called, was more popular than at any time in its history, and influenced clothing styles, retail marketing, fashion, dance,
and even language.
April 22 The 1920s The Jazz Age: (Joe King Oliver, Louis Armstrong, Earl Father Hines, Gertrude “Ma” Rainey,
Bessie Smith, Mamie Smith, W.C. Handy, Hot Five and Hot Seven, and more)
The 1920’s was a time of rapid change in America. New technology, talking motion pictures, automobiles, phonograph
records, the great migration, Speakeasy, Cabarets, Black-and-Tans, etc.
Scott Wilson has established himself as one of the rising stars of jazz – as a performer, composer, and
pedagogue. In addition to his dynamic live and recorded performances on trumpet, he is regarded as one of
the world’s foremost proponents of the electronic valve instrument (EVI). Wilson has served as Musical
Director for Universal Studios Japan; principal staff composer for Grand Link World in Qingdao, China; and has been
a featured jazz trumpet soloist for Tokyo Disney Sea. Wilson’s jazz textbooks and related instructional videos covering everything from
jazz theory to song writing are widely used throughout the US and abroad. Wilson has also performed with numerous major jazz artists,
and he co-produced the “Earth Wind and Fire Tribute” album in Los Angeles.
Santiago Valentino holds the distinction of being an EMMY Award winner, GRAMMY Award winner,
GRAMMY Award winning album audio engineer and featured artist, Multi-GRAMMY Award nominee,
52-time DOWNBEAT Music Award winner (record holder), and the AVA Digital Award winner (Gold Medal).
He is a Sony Music recording artist and composer, and an internationally-acclaimed multi-instrumentalist and educa-
tor known for his passionate performances, versatility, and fluid expression on the flute, saxophone, bass, piano, and Latin percussion.
Spring 2021 Courses Round Table Discussion in the Algonquin Genre Thursdays 10:00am ZOOM Moderators: Rick Gold, Eli Glazer The Algonquin Round Table was a group of New York City writers, critics, actors, and wits. Gathering initially as part of a practical joke, members of "The Vicious Circle", as they dubbed themselves, met for lunch each day at the Algonquin Hotel from 1919 until roughly 1929. At these luncheons, they engaged in wisecracks, wordplay, and witticisms that, through the newspaper columns of Round Table members, were disseminated across the country. ILR’s Zoom-based Round Table is a forum for discussion of topics of mutual interest, particularly of current events. Partici- pants bring their interests, opinions and expertise to the table and engage in spirited, though respectful, debate. Topics are determined jointly by participants, who must be registered to participate in this class. Class limit: 30 Brain Matters Thursdays 1:30pm ZOOM Facilitator: Pushpa Kalra March 18 Biomarkers for dementia and Parkinson’s Disorders: A window into the Brain Presenter: Nikolaus R. McFarland, M.D. Associate Professor of Neurology, UF College of Medicine and member of the Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases. Biomarkers such as blood, imaging, and other biometrics provide a “window into the brain” and are increasingly used to aid diagnosis and to assess risk of disease, prognosis, and even response to treatment March 25 Treating brain cancer using the immune system Presenter Duane A. Mitchell, M.D., Ph.D. Phyllis Kotler Friedman Professor of Neurosurgery , UF College of Medicine Cancer immunotherapy has revolutionized the treatment of previously untreatable cancers. Learn about the past, present, and future of treating advanced brain tumors using the immune system. April 1 Part 1: Acute Stroke Introduction and Management Presenter Anna Khanna M.D. Assistant Professor of Neurology UF College of Medicine. Describes ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, symptoms and management of acute stroke and secondary prevention Part 2 Surgical management of acute ischemic stroke Presenter Nohra Chahouli M.D. Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery UF college of Medicine Discusses indications for surgical treatment and various surgical techniques in the management of stroke April 8 Circadian Clocks: Good Day AND Night, Healthy Aging Presenter: Andrew C. Liu Ph.D. Associate Professor of Physiology and Functional Genomics, UF College of Medicine Circadian rhythms such as the sleep/wake cycle play broad and important roles in behavior, metabolism and physiology. Disruptions of the circadian and sleep functions can cause cognitive decline. April 15 Why create Perioperative Cognitive anesthesia networks for Alzheimer’s Disease and related demen- tias Presenter Catherine Price Ph.D. .Associate Professor Clinical and Health Psychology/ Anesthesiology, UF College of Public Health and Health Profession/College of Medicine Discusses the rationale and challenges for developing a perioperative cognitive anesthesia network within hospital environ- ments, plans for future intervention opportunities, and the anticipated value of evidence-based perioperative cognitive anes- thesia medical care.
Spring 2021 Courses
Beginning Spanish (Continued) Thursdays 12:00-1:00pm ZOOM
Facilitator: Frank Townsend
Presenter: Allen Zegarra
This course will help learners develop skills that integrate listening, speaking, writing and reading comprehension, as well
as awareness of the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. This will be a continuation of the Spanish courses offered
in the fall and winter by Allen. All are welcome!
It WILL BE LIMITED TO THE FIRST 20 REGISTRANTS.
Allen Zegarra is a PhD candidate in UF's Dept. of Spanish and Portuguese Studies. He is from Peru.
Frank Townsend is a 3d generation Panama Canal Zonian who served in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Latin
America before assuming a professorship in civil engineering at UF.
NOTE: Beginning Spanish class will, again, only be offered on Thursdays this semester.
Artist—El Anatsui
Friday, April 16 10:00am ZOOM Class
Facilitator: Laura Berns
Presenter: Rebecca Nagy: As Director of the Harn Museum
from 2002-2018, Dr Nagy was instrumental in the Museum’s purchase
of this work.
The glittering metallic sculpture “Old Man’s Cloth” by Ghanaian artist El Anatsui is an almost universal favorite of visi-
tors to the Harn Museum of Art. Today its creator is among the most renowned and sought-after artists in the world
with correspondingly record-breaking prices for his works. Get a glimpse into the life and career of this giant of the
contemporary art world and hear the story of how the Harn came to be one of the first U.S. museums to champion the
artist and acquire one of his amazing metal cloth sculptures.
During this age of ZOOM classes and remote learning opportunities, ILR has created a YouTube channel where
previously recorded class sessions may be viewed in case you miss a class or want to take another look.
The recordings are being up-loaded to YouTube within a few days of the presentations and will remain on YouTube
through the following semester.
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
1. Type in www.ilr352.org to reach the ILR Home Page.
2. Click on the “Links” tab and then on the “ILR YOUTUBE PAGE” link in the drop-down menu.
3. Then click on the link displayed and you will be taken directly to the ILR You Tube Home Page.
4. On the Home Page, click on the tab “Playlists.”
This will show you all the courses for which we have recorded lectures.
5. Find the course you are interested in, and then click on “View Full Playlist” at the bottom of the course panel.
This will display all the recorded lectures for that course. Click on the lecture you wish to see…and off you go.
6. To return to “View Full Playlist,” menu, click on the black arrow pointing left, in the upper margin.
You can now repeat the process to view other lectures for that or other courses.Spring 2021 Courses
Opera—Great Singers in Lesser Known Operas Fridays 1:00pm ZOOM
March 19, 26 Prince Igor
Presenter: Forrest Crawford
Composer & Librettist Alexander Borodin
Dmitri Tcherniakov’s acclaimed new production of Borodin’s Russian epic—the opera’s first Met staging in nearly a
century—stars Ildar Abdrazakov in the title role of the tormented prince who leads his army against the Polovtsians. The
stellar all-Russian cast also includes Oksana Dyka as his wife, Yaroslavna, Anita Rachvelishvili as Konchakova, Sergey
Semishkur as Igor’s son, Vladimir, Mikhail Petrenko as Prince Galitzky, and Štefan Kocán as Khan Konchak. The Met’s
vast musical forces in this colorful score, which includes the celebrated Polovtsian Dances, are conducted by Gianan-
drea Noseda in this March 1, 2014 production. Run time: 3hr 22 minutes
April 2, 9 The Pearl Fishers
Presenter: David Hickey
(French: Les Pecheurs de Perles)This 1863 work by Georges Bizet, done by the Met in early 2016, stars Diana
Damrau, Marius Kwiecien and Matthew Polenzani. The director Penny Woolcock opens this Orientalist romance with a
breathtaking sequence of pearl divers plunging deep into the water, then the production switches to a milieu which
reflects the need in contemporary theater to examine the need for cultural awareness in a post-colonial world: watch
how her staging achieves realistic modern touches within this dated vehicle. All three main singers are at their absolute
best, with the melody-drenched score coming through like you've never heard it before, especially if you are only famil-
iar with certain solo and duet pieces often performed at galas and in concert. Run time: 2 hours 15 minutes
April 16, 23 The Merry Widow
Presenter: Ray Jones
This popular operetta was composed by Franz Lehar with a libretto by Viktor Leon and Leo Stein. Although it is sung in
the operetta style with spoken dialogue , the vocal demands are those required of the operatic stage. The Merry Widow
has been performed throughout the world regularly since its premiere in Vienna in 1905. Its melodies and waltzes are
easily recognized. The Metropolitan Opera version, using a new English translation, was presented on January 17,
2015. It stars Renee Fleming as the Merry Widow and Nathan Gunn as Count Danilo. Run time: 2 hr 28 minutes
April 30, May 7 La Donna del Lago
Présenter : Coni Gesualdi
An all-star cast assembled for the Met Opera’s first-ever performance of Rossini’s romantic retelling of Sir Walter Scott’s
epic poem “The Lady of the Lake”. Joyce DiDonato sings the role of Elena, the title heroine who is being pursued by not
one, but two tenors- setting off sensational vocal fireworks. Juan Diego Flores is King James V of Scotland, disguised
as the humble Uberto, and John Osborn sings the role of his enemy and rival in love, Rodrigo Di Dhu. Complicating
matters is the fact that Elena loves Malcom, a trouser role sung by mezzo-soprano Daniela Barcellona, and that Elena
is the daughter of Duglas, another of the King’s adversaries! Run time: 2hr 52 minutes
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