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Division of Online and Continuing Education

Program Catalog Spring 2018

(920) 424-0876 • uwosh.edu/lir

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Learning in Retirement 2017 - 2018 Steering Committee

John Scheelk President

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Bill Bracken Vice President


Sharon Koerner Secretary

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Don Ellingson Treasurer


Kathy Mahoney Past President


Jerry Lang Administrative/ Finance


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Membership/Promotion Mary Shepard

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Greetings Fellow LIR Members,

We had some great offerings over the last few months. This catalog is full of more of the same. Thanks to all the committee members working behind the scenes to make LIR happen each semester. Perhaps some of you would like to join a committee or work a couple hours at an information table. We are passing out flyers at Farmers Markets in Appleton and Oshkosh this winter/spring. Some of us are addressing various business and/or fraternal organizations in the area. Please do the same with your favorite group of people. Let a Steering Member know if you would like help with this.

Thank you,

John Scheelk, President

ON–LINE: Register on-line day or night by going to: www.uwosh.edu/lir. Under “Curriculum Offerings” click on the “Register” button. MAIL IN FORM: Complete the registration form and mail it to the LIR office (see address below)

BRING TO THE OFFICE: Drop off your completed registration form at UW Oshkosh’s Lincoln Hall located on the corner of Algoma Blvd and Wisconsin Ave. The entrance to the office is located through Door #3 on the parking lot side.

For more information about registration, please call the LIR office at 920-424-0876.

Three Ways to Register for Courses and Tours

From the President

LIR’s connection to the UW Oshkosh campus is through the Division of Online and Continuing Education office.

You may contact us at 920-424-0876 or through e-mail at [email protected]. To meet with staff please make an appointment in advance.

Learning in Retirement Division of Online and Continuing Education

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh 800 Algoma Boulevard Oshkosh, WI 54901

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Providing lifelong learning opportunities for active, older adults

The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Learning in Retirement (LIR) is a self-directed, membership-based association, offering learning opportunities to its members.

Members choose topics or subjects, take the lead in organizing classes, discussion groups or tours and participate in peer teaching and learning. There are classes and instructors, but no tests or grades. LIR is affiliated with UW Oshkosh’s Division of Online and Continuing Education who hosts the organization and facilitates various learning activities.

Membership

The annual membership fee for LIR is $100. Membership year is July 1 thru June 30. Renewals are due on July 1 each year. New members may join at any time. New Memberships received after January 1 will be $50 for the spring semester.

Your LIR Membership fee of $100 includes:

Attendance at unlimited courses for one academic year, including:

o Learning sessions led by experts in their fields; o Member-led interest/study groups; o Member taught learning sessions; o Tours of local business and industry; and o The ability to take part in on and off-campus performances (theater and music) and coach

bus trips to enjoy museums, gardens, and local cuisine. (These often have an extra charge for tickets, admittance fees, food, and transportation.)

Ability to purchase a UWO Titan Card for $5, which entitles you to:

o City of Oshkosh transit buses at no cost o Access to Polk Library o UWO’s Healthy Titans Program o You can put money on your Titan Card to use at campus dining locations, the University

Bookstore and More, campus vending and copy machines. o Ability to purchase a yearly UWO parking pass for $30 (over $270 savings).

About Learning in Retirement & Membership


Payment Procedures

Enclosed are payment slips for all fee-based courses and tours for the upcoming semester. You may send in your payment for courses/tours any time up to the due date listed on the payment slip. Receipt of your payment is what reserves a spot for you in a fee-based course and/or tour. The due dates are on the 15th and 30th of the month for your convenience and consistency.

This procedure allows you the opportunity to pay at any time for the fee-based courses and tours you are most interested in and reserve your spot early. You will not receive a letter requesting a payment. You are responsible for making timely payments to reserve your spot.

Course Change Notifications

If there is a last-minute course schedule change or cancellation due to circumstances other than weather, an email will be sent to all members. If you are signed up for the course and do not have an email, the course coordinator will call you. All other changes/cancellations will be announced in the e-newsletter.

Winter Weather Cancellations

Check Green Bay TV Stations: If public schools are closed in the city where the course is being held, the course is cancelled. You will not receive any other notification.

Stay Connected with LIR

Follow LIR on Facebook www.facebook.com/lir.uwo to see pictures of LIR programs and events!

Join our e-mail list. LIR sends a monthly e-newsletter to LIR members. The newsletter serves as a reminder for upcoming classes and gives information about class changes. Please send an e-mail to [email protected] to ensure we have your e- mail address.

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Special Interest Groups

1. Poetry and Prose Coordinator: Anne Hintz These sessions are old fashion “round robins” where members take turns reading, reciting and talking about prose and poetry writings that have been meaningful to them over the years. The more serious is balanced with the light and humorous, the likes of “Watch Yourself Go By” balanced with “Dried Apple Pies”. Come, join the fun, and share your favorites with the group. Dates, Time, Location: Tuesdays, February 13, March 13, April 10, May 8 1:30 - 3pm; Lincoln Hall, UWO Campus (Parking permits will be issued to all registered participants of this course.)

2. Reader’s Choice Coordinator: Cece Wiltzius Love books and reading? Join the Reader’s Choice book group—new members are encouraged to join at any time. Members select a variety of book for each semester. The spring books are: • February 7: Fredrik Bachman “A Man Called Ove” (novel) • March 7: Jared Diamond “Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed” (non-fiction) • April 4: Melanie McManus “The Thousand Miler: Adventures Hiking the Ice Age Trail” (non-fic) • May 2: Maya Angelou “The Complete Poetry” Time, Location: 2 - 3:30pm: Evergreen Rowland Room 3. Garden Study Group Coordinator: Ginny Evans Group participants decide their own programing and activities. Experts are brought in for presentations on a variety of gardening and landscape topics. Field trips to area nurseries and gardens are a favorite activity. Dates, Time, Location: Fridays, February 2, March 2, April 6, May 4 10 – 11:30am; Coughlin Center 4. Outdoor Walkers’ Group Coordinator: Linda Reiff Group participants will be informed of upcoming walk locations by email. Starting location for the walk and directions from Oshkosh will be included in the email along with Linda’s phone number if you would prefer to carpool. Walks average 1-3 miles. Dates: Thursdays, February 15, March 15, April 19, May 17, June 21; Time: 9am

Courses and Self-Transport Tours 5. Treasure in a Cornfield Presenter/Coordinator: Barbara Schmitz On September 5, 1856, the Great White Arabia sank in the Missouri River. Down went 220 tons of precious cargo—everything you would need to establish yourself out west. Through the years, many attempted to find the Arabia and her cargo to no avail. Until 1988 when four men and their families began a quest to discover the Arabia and recover her cargo. This is their story. Date, Time, Location: Monday, February 5, 1:30 - 3pm, Evergreen


6. Prohibition in Oshkosh Presenter: Lee Reiherzer Coordinator: Nathalie Moore In 1920, Prohibition was met with contempt in Oshkosh. We will explore the underground culture that blossomed here when liquor was made illegal. Teaming with speakeasies and wildcat breweries, Oshkosh was a city that refused to go dry. Date, Time, Location: Tuesday, February 6, 1:30 - 3pm, Evergreen 7. Dugout Canoes—Ethnography, Archaeology and Experiments Presenter: Jeff Behm Coordinator: John Scheelk An examination of the archaeological and ethnological background on dugout canoes in the eastern United States and the experience of replication one for the Oshkosh Public Museum. Date, Time, Location: Thursday, February 8, 1 - 2:30pm, FVTC 8. Behind the Scenes of College Athletics Presenter: Lauren Karnitz Coordinator: John Scheelk An in depth look at collegiate gymnastics from injuries to routines and the differences between NCAA and the Olympics. Maximum Attendance: 30 Date, Time, Location: Thursday, February 8; 5 - 6:15pm, Kolf Room 102C, UWO Campus 9. Aquatic Invasive Species: Impacts and What We Can Do Presenter: Chris Acey; Coordinator: Nathalie Moore Aquatic invasive species (AIS) threaten the diversity and abundance of native species while simultaneously disrupting and altering food webs. In addition, AIS threaten commercial, agricultural, and recreational activities that occur in and around aquatic systems that have been invaded. Come learn about the impacts that these invasive species have on our Wisconsin waters and explore ways in which YOU can help! Date, Time, Location: Friday, February 9; 1:30 - 3pm, Evergreen 10. Monarchy in the Modern World Presenter: Martin Gruberg Coordinator: Mary Shepard Is monarchy, an age-old political form, able to adapt successfully to the situations of the modern world? The presenter will discuss factors contributing to the vitality of the institution and factors tending to its demise. Twenty-seven states retained a royal office at the close of the 20th century. Date, Time, Location: Monday, February 12; 10 - 11:30am, AWCC – UWO Campus 11. Morning Matinee: “African Queen” Coordinator: Bill Mattes Enjoy some of the great comedy movies from the past with your friends from LIR. Date, Time, Location: Tuesday, February 13; 10am - noon, Evergreen 12. Chef’s Choice: “Words from the Poet of the Pines” Presenter: Kevin Wilkinson Coordinator: Trudy Jones Kevin Wilkinson, Police Chief of Neenah, will endeavor to get you into his canoe and join him in the Poetry of the North Woods. Ready to Paddle? Date, Time, Location: Wednesday, February 14; 12:15 - 2:30pm, Evergreen; Cost $14


13. Matinee at the March: “Rabbit Hole” by David Lindsay-Abaire Presenter: UW Oshkosh Theater Staff Coordinator: Mary Bayorgeon and Pat Worden LIR members and Alumni will enjoy lunch and a pre-theater talk at the Fox River Brewing Co. prior to attending a student performance of “Rabbit Hole”. The play: Becca and Howie Corbett’s idyllic family life is shattered. The automobile death of their four year old son, Danny, tears at the fabric of love and intimacy between them. Becca and Howie express their mutual pain differently. Howie is accusatory and Becca is caustically bitter. As Becca mourns, she encounters Jason, the teen-age driver, who continually asks for forgiveness. Rejecting self-help manuals, support groups, and her mother’s advice, Becca discovers the path of forgiveness leads not to a parallel universe, but to hope. Date, Time, Location: Sunday, February 18; Noon: Lunch and pre-theater talk at Fox River Brewing Co. 2 pm: Performance at UW Oshkosh Fredric March Theater Maximum Attendance: 60, Cost $30 14. Claretta: Mussolini’s Last Lover Presenter/Coordinator: Bill Mattes She was a devout Catholic, a social climber and committed to the Fascist Dictatorship of Benito Mussolini. Her affair with the Italian dictator helped enrich the Patacci family and for a period Claretta herself. Learn more about this extraordinary woman and Mussolini the man. Date, Time, Location: Tuesday, February 20; 1:30 - 3pm, Evergreen 15. Oshkosh All Stars Presenter: Karla Szekeres Coordinator: Nathalie Moore Did you know that Oshkosh at one time was considered Basketball City? In 1929, Lonnie Darling founded a professional basketball team in town, the Oshkosh All Stars, and in 1937, he formed a new league called the National Professional Basketball League (NBL). This presentation will look back at the rise and fall of the All Stars, and what happened to the NBL. Date, Time, Location: Wednesday, February 21, 1:30 - 3pm, Oshkosh Public Museum Maximum Attendance: 55 16. Illegal Drugs in Oshkosh Presenter: Chief Dean Smith designee Coordinator: Bill Bracken This talk will highlight the illegal drug scene in Oshkosh. How prevalent are illegal drugs in the city and area? What are the major drugs being abused? What is being done to combat drugs? Hear a first-hand account of this timely topic. Date, Time, Location: Monday, February 26; 1:30 - 3pm, Evergreen 17. Fusion Power Updates Presenter/Coordinator: John Scheelk Fusion power took a step forward during experiments in Massachusetts (MIT) and England. Hear about these developments and their potential significance. Date, Time, Location: Tuesday, February 27, 1:30 - 3pm, Oshkosh Public Library


18. ISISPresenter: Michael JasinskiCoordinator: Nathalie MooreThe Islamic State, also known as the Khalifate, ISIS, ISIL, or Daesch, took over where Al Qaeda left off, and is now contesting the control of territory in at least three countries of the Middle East and North Africa. Where did it come from, where is it going, and what does it mean for US, EU, and the future of the international system?Date, Time, Location: Thursday, April 13 (NEW DATE); 1:30 - 3pm, Evergreen

19. Tour of the new Wisconsin Herd Facility at the Menominee Nation Arena Coordinator: Bill BrackenTake a guided tour of the new Wisconsin Herd $21million arena. Sign up too for the basketball game at 7 pm.Dates, Time, Location: Friday, March 2, Menominee Nation Arena, 3 - 4pm.

20. Wisconsin Herd Basketball GameCoordinator: Bill BrackenJoin UW Oshkosh Alumni and LIR attending the basketball game between the Wisconsin Herd and the Maine Red Claws. Do not miss this exciting outing to see future NBA basketball players. Lower base seat for great views.Dates, Time, Location: Friday, March 2, Menominee Nation Arena, 7pm, Cost $19

21. Three Wives of AbrahamPresenter/Coordinator: Bill UrbrockIn the book of Genesis, Abraham fathers children by three women: Hagar, Sarah, and Keturah. This is the first of three sessions—each focusing on one of the women and their offspring. Dates, Time, Location: Monday, March 5, March 12, April 9; 1:30 - 3pm, Evergreen

22. Tourism in First Nation’s SouthwestPresenter: Heidi NicollsCoordinator: John ScheelkThis talk will explore tourism in the American Southwest among First Nation’s communities focusing on the Navaho (Dine’) Nation looking at the past to the present.Date, Time, Location: Tuesday, March 6; 5:30 - 7pm, Sage Hall – UWO Campus

23. Conducting Animal Research for ConservationPresenter: Sara HagedornCoordinator: John ScheelkThis course will give an introduction to wildlife research and its relative importance to conservation. We will cover topics such as permits, animal behavior, managing a research laboratory and a field site.Date, Time, Location: Thursday, March 8; 4 - 5:30pm, Sage Hall – UWO Campus

24. Morning Matinee: “The Gods Must Be Crazy”Coordinator: Bill MattesEnjoy some of the great comedy movies from the past with your friends from LIR.Date, Time, Location: Tuesday, March 13; 10am - noon, Evergreen


25. Supper with the Chef # 1Coordinator: Linda GreeneSit back, relax and watch Evergreen’s talented Chef demonstrate the creation of your evening meal. The meal will be different for each of the two Supper with the Chef—you may attend both. Date, Time, Location: Tuesday, March 13; 5-7pm, Evergreen, Cost $15

26. Celebrate Oshkosh WomenPresenter: Debra DaubertCoordinator: Nathalie MooreMarch is Women’s History Month. Who are some local women linked to the history of Oshkosh, besides our speaker? Join Curator Deb Daubert as she discloses the identities of these women, once well- known but now all but forgotten. Revealed through Museum photographs and artifacts, discover who they were and what they accomplished. Date, Time, Location: Wednesday, March 14; 1:30 – 3pm, Oshkosh Public Museum Maximum Attendance: 55

27. Uses and Abuses of Free SpeechPresenter: Tony PalmeriCoordinator: Nathalie MooreWhy do we need freedom of speech? What should we do when individuals or groups abuse thatfreedom? This presentation provides answers to those questions suggested by the FoundingFathers and modern First Amendment scholars. Come prepared to talk about what you considerresponsible and irresponsible speech.Date, Time, Location: Thursday, March 15; 1:30 - 3pm, Evergreen

28. Music as a Mirror of HistoryPresenter: Professor Robert GreenbergCoordinator: Paul and Kathy InmanThis is a continuation from last semester as Robert Greenberg of the Great Courses concentrateson History but demonstrates with music. Featured will be those composers who followed our lastseries in time. This has shown to be a great follow up to our composers’ only series.Date, Time, Location: Fridays, March 16 & 23, April 6 & 27, 2 - 3:30pm, FVTC

29. Sea Steading - an Alternative to Space ColonizationPresenter/Coordinator: Bill MattesAs humans continue to overpopulate the Earth, we hear about developing colonies in Space.Little is heard about another alternative - developing floating environments for people to live atsea. This idea could restore the environment enrich the poor, cure the sick and liberate humanityfrom politicians.Date, Time, Location: Tuesday, March 20; 1:30 - 3pm, Evergreen

30. The State of Winnebago CountyPresenter: Mark HarrisCoordinator: Bill BrackenWinnebago County Executive Mark Harris will provide attendees with an update of the issuesfacing Winnebago County and how the County is responding. Participants will be able to askquestions of the County Executive on any topic facing the County.Date, Time, Location: Wednesday, March 21; 1:30 - 3pm, Evergreen


31. Shakespeare’s “King Henry IV, Part One”Presenter: Vivian FossCoordinator: Nathalie MooreShakespeare’s King Henry IV, Part One opens with the triumph of Henry Bullingbroke at the Battle of Shrewsbury. He then becomes King Henry IV, but he is not our main character. Rather it is his son, Prince Hal—later King Henry V—who is Shakespeare’s focus. The play explores the wild life of Prince Hal as he only belatedly realizes that he will indeed become King soon and needs to prepare for the role. This is a coming of age story, which anyone with the experience of raising teenage children can relate. Prince Hal only gradually evinces emerging leadership qualities with the influence of Sir John Falstaff. Falstaff challenges concepts of morality at the same time that he is entertaining and fatherly, and Hal gradually realizes he must soon take on a different and more serious role without the companionship of this entertaining drinking companion.

The presenter would like participants to have a copy of the following book for the course: Henry IV (Folger Shakespeare Library) Jan 1, 2005. If ordered from Amazon cost is $5.39 for the paperback, or $4.99 for the Kindle edition. Date, Time, Location: Thursdays, March 22, March 29, April 5, April 19; 1 - 3pm, Lincoln Hall – UWO Campus, Maximum Attendance: 20 (Parking permits will be mailed to all registered participants of this course.)

32. Apollo - For All MankindPresenter: Chris HenryCoordinator: John EvansEAA staffer Chris Henry talks about America’s fight to gain the high road in space through the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo programs to landing a man on the moon. Date, Time, Location: Friday, March 23; 10 - 11:30am, FVTC

33. Chef’s Choice: Why Haiti Chose MePresenter: Dave ElbingCoordinator: Dixie LaehnJoin us at Evergreen for a meal—of the chef’s choice—and this presentation. Dave Elbing is amedical volunteer with the Community Health Initiative in Haiti, using his background as amedic/EMT and his friendly communication skills. He will be sharing personal stories of thechallenges and rewards and telling why helping the people in Haiti has become his passion. Themission’s goal is empowerment—“Teaching people how to fish, not just feeding them fish.”Date, Time, Location: Tuesday, March 27; 12:15 - 2:30pm, Evergreen (Meal will be served at12:15, presentation will follow.)

34. Orangutans Part 2: Studying the ecology, behavior, and conservation of a criticallyendangered great apePresenter: Stephanie SpeharCoordinator: Nathalie MooreThe orangutan is one of only five types of great ape, and one of humankind’s closest relatives. Orangutans are also threated with extinction by human activities. What are the latest insights about orangutan behavior, ecology, and natural history—especially the new orangutan species that was just described, the Tapanuli orangutan (Pongo tapanuliensis)? What is it like to study orangutans, and how do scientists gather all the information that allows them to know something about these rare apes? And finally, what can all this tell us about how we can increase their prospects for survival, and whether orangutans and humans can learn to coexist? Date, Time, Location: Monday, April 2; 10 - 11:30am, Evergreen


35. Classy AutomobilesPresenters: Tom Herzing, Larry Lang and Barry PerlmanCoordinator: Tom HerzingLine up 10 mid-sized sedans without their badges and we dare you to tell them apart. The sameis true for SUV’s. We cannot take it anymore. Let’s spend some time looking at and talking about classy automobiles. And yes, there are a few now, and many from decades previously. Surprisingly not all had prices in the stratosphere. What makes a classy car you ask? We defer to the Supreme Court-you know one when you see one. From body style to interiors, accouterments to technology, we take the high road and invite you to spend some time with classy cars. Date, Time, Location: Tuesday, April 3; 1:30 – 3pm, Bella Vista Maximum Attendance: 45

36. “Like a Second Home”: Hmong People within the Fox River WatershedPresenter: Paul Van AukenCoordinator: Nathalie MooreVan Auken will present a new emplacement framework through exploration of the socio-spatiallandscape of the Fox River Watershed (FRW) in Northeastern Wisconsin from a particular culturalperspective. This research was based primarily upon interviews conducted with sixteen Hmongpeople to better understand and learn from the experiences of an important but overlooked FRWstakeholder group. He will present some of his key findings through the components of thisframework: displacement, misplacement, replacement and emplacement. His research revealsthat the strength of the Hmong culture has persisted through tremendous loss and displacementto survive and evolve in a new setting.Date, Time, Location: Monday, April 9; 10 - 11:30am, Coughlin Center

37. Morning Matinee: “The War of the Roses”Coordinator: Bill Mattes Enjoy some of the great comedy movies from the past with your friends from LIR. Date, Time, Location: Tuesday, April 10; 10am - noon, Evergreen

38. Touring Oshkosh Past: Without Leaving your SeatPresenter: Debra DaubertCoordinator: Nathalie MooreWhile riding around Oshkosh, you are sure to pass many places with tantalizing tidbits of historyconnected to them. This presentation will reveal, through old photographs and collections items,many tales of the town you never could have imagined.Date, Time, Location: Wednesday, April 11; 1:30 – 3pm, Oshkosh Public MuseumMaximum Attendance: 55

39. Chef’s Choice: Getting Your Financial House in OrderPresenter: Tom Moniz Coordinator: Bill Bracken Enjoy a meal with the Evergreen Chef’s Choice before the presentation. This presentation will provide participants with practical advice pertaining to wills, estate planning, health care directives and other important financial issues. Date, Time, Location: Thursday, April 12; 12:15 - 2:30pm (Lunch will be served at 12:15, presentation will follow.) Cost $14

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40. The Invention of the Attack SubmarinePresenter/Coordinator: Bill MattesInvented by a self-taught genius, John Phillip Holland, the attack submarine has become a majorweapon for modern navies. We will talk about its rocky road of invention and problems ofconvincing a skeptical world and OLD Guard Navy of its value.Date, Time, Location: Tuesday, April 17; 1:30 - 3pm, Evergreen

41. Happenings at the Oshkosh Area Community FoundationPresenter: Bill WymanCoordinator: Bill BrackenParticipants will hear Bill Wyman, President and CEO of the Oshkosh Area CommunityFoundation, describe how the Foundation works and what projects it is currently supporting.Date, Time, Location: Wednesday, April 18; 1:30 - 3pm, Evergreen

42. Supper with the Chef # 2Coordinator: Linda GreeneSit back, relax and watch Evergreen’s talented Chef demonstrate the creation of your evening meal. Enrollment limited to 80. The meal will be different for each of the two Supper with the Chef events—you may attend both. Date, Time, Location: Wednesday, April 18; 5 - 7pm, Evergreen, Cost $15

43. An Afternoon of Vocal Music: German LiederPresenter: Jane HarmonCoordinator: Mary BayorgeonThe setting of beautiful poetry to music by composers who were sensitive to how best to expressthe feelings of the poet. Come listen to an afternoon of art songs, sung by outstanding singers,accompanied by equally talented pianists. Life, love and lieder—who could ask for anything more.This is another program in the series “Music Lessons with Jane”.Date, Time, Location: Friday, April 20; 1:30 - 3pm, Evergreen

44. Remembering Black Thursday, 1968Presenter: Steven KercherCoordinator: Nathalie MooreOn November 21, 1968, ninety-four African American students attending the Wisconsin StateUniversity at Oshkosh (WSU-O) engaged in a dramatic demonstration within the universitypresident’s executive office. Citizens of Oshkosh and surrounding communities in Northeast Wisconsin, most of whom had only previously witnessed the civil rights movement and the turmoil of the 1980s through news broadcasts carried through their television sets were stunned by the demonstration and the damage left in its wake. The public and official university reaction to the events of that day (soon dubbed” Black Thursday” by the student newspaper) was swift and punitive. Over the next several months, controversies surrounding the expulsion of the “Oshkosh 94” demonstrators, the conditions that triggered the demonstration and the limits of academic freedom raged on, thus protracting the most significant crisis in race relations to ever hit the region. Date, Time, Location: Monday, April 23; 10 - 11:30am, Evergreen


45. 10 Stupid Things SMART People Do with Their MoneyPresenter: Jan Marcellis PicardCoordinator: Dixie LaehnJan Marcellis Picard has been a financial advisor for over 30 years with a unique approach in thatshe helps people find money they are currently losing unknowingly and unnecessarily. Shebelieves there is more opportunity to serve people by helping them first avoid the losses in lifethan by trying to pick the winners. Her presentation is challenging and thought provoking.Date, Time, Location: Tuesday, April 24; 1:30 - 3pm, Evergreen

46. The Erie CanalPresenter: Dick CampbellCoordinator: John EvansThe building of the Erie Canal1817-1825, a great project that Thomas Jefferson judged to be “alittle short of madness” and others compared to going to the moon, soon turned into one of themost successful and influential public investments in American history. Date, Time, Location: Friday, April 27; 10 - 11:30am, FVTC

47. Matinee at the March: “The Tempest”Coordinators: Mary Bayorgeon and Pat Worden Join Members of the UW Oshkosh Alumni Association for lunch at the Olive Garden before attending a performance of William Shakespeare’s “The Tempest”. A member of the theaterdepartment will give a pre-theater talk at the restaurant.

The play: Prospero, the banished Duke of Milan, magically shipwrecks King Alonso and Antonio, Prospero’s usurping brother, on an island, where Prospero lives with his daughter, Miranda, and his servants, the spirit Ariel and the resentful Caliban. Ferdinand, the king’s son, and Miranda immediately fall in love. Prospero approves but tests Ferdinand with servitude. Beset by intrigue on all sides, Prospero conquers the villains and, subsequently, forgives them. The King restores Prospero to his rightful status and all, save Ariel and Caliban, prepare to leave the island. Date, Time, Location: Sunday, April 29 Noon: Lunch and pre-theater talk at the Olive Garden Restaurant, 1190 S Koeller St 2 pm: Performance at UW Oshkosh Fredric March Theater Maximum Attendance: 60, Cost $30

48. Finally, You Get Your Say!Presenter/Coordinator: Dixie LaehnYes, it is time to hear from all of you. Please come to this session to have some fun visiting andmaking a difference for LIR. Share your thinking about LIR’s past, present and future in small, informal”get-to-know-you” groups. Tell about what you have learned, what new things you would like to do, what programs you would like to experience again, and yes, what programs you are less interested in. You will NOT be asked to volunteer to do anything, but you may receive a special spring door prize. Of course, there will be yummy cookies and beverages at Evergreen. Date, Time, Location: Thursday, May 3; 1:30 - 3pm, Evergreen

49. Tour of New Oshkosh City Maintenance GarageCoordinator: Bill BrackenParticipants will tour the new City of Oshkosh Maintenance Garage on Witzel Ave and OhioStreet. See what goes on behind the scenes in keeping Oshkosh running. There will bemoderate walking on paved surfaces. No open-toed shoes. Parking is accessed from OhioStreet. Date, Time, Location: Monday, May 7; 1 - 2:30pm, 639 Witzel Ave, OshkoshMaximum Attendance: 20


50. Morning Matinee: “Kind Hearts and Coronets”Coordinator: Bill Mattes Enjoy some of the great comedy movies from the past with your friends from LIR. Date, Time, Location: Tuesday, May 8; 10am - noon, Evergreen

51. Chef’s Choice: Reducing Health Problems for People over 50Presenter: Ron BorkowitzCoordinator: Mary ShepardEnjoy a meal with the Evergreen Chef’s Choice before the presentation. Ron Borkowicz, nationally known speaker and author, will address ways seniors can potentially postpone or prevent major health problems. Date, Time, Location: Wednesday, May 9; 12:15-2:30pm, (Lunch will be served at 12:15, presentation will follow.) Cost $14

52. The Culture of Nature: Animal Images in ArchaeologyPresenter: Adrienne FrieCoordinator: John ScheelkThis course discusses what we can learn about ancient beliefs from looking at imagery fromarchaeological sites. Specifically, did ancient people think of animals the way we do today, andwhy or why not.Date, Time, Location: Friday, May 11; 11am - 12:30pm, AWCC – UWO Campus

53. Hedy Lamarr: the Beauty and the BrainPresenter/Coordinator: Bill MattesMs. Lamarr was called the most beautiful woman in the world. She became a movie star and bythe age of 17 starred in the film “Ecstasy”, a scandalous erotic film. After fleeing to the U.S. priorto WWII, she became an inventor obtaining a patent on a military device.Date, Time, Location: Monday, May 14; 1:30 - 3pm, Evergreen

54. The Great War—Fox Valley National Guard Units Called to DutyPresenter: Brad LarsonCoordinator: Nathalie MooreThe World War I years were a time of profound change. When the United States declared war onGermany in April 1917, three National Guard Units from Appleton, Fond du Lac and Oshkoshbecame the 150th Machine Gun Battalion of the famous 42nd “Rainbow” Division. They saw actionin France from February through November 1918. Hear their story.Date, Time, Location: Wednesday, May 16; 1:30 - 3pm, Oshkosh Public Museum MaximumAttendance: 55

55. Can the Democrats Defeat Scott Walker in 2018?Presenter: Tony PalmeriCoordinator: Nathalie MooreRepublican Governor Scott Walker was first elected to the office in 2010, survived a recall in 2012,and was re-elected in 2014. Can the Democrats finally defeat him in 2018? This presentationprofiles the announced candidates and identifies the unique challenges each will face if he or shebecomes the Democratic Party nominee.Date, Time, Location: Thursday, May 17; 1:30 - 3pm, Evergreen


56. Ovarian Cancer Update: 2018Presenter/Coordinator: Eileen LeinweberOvarian cancer update 2018: A program for women about the “silent killer”. Learn about the facts, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment for this disease. Date, Time, Location: Friday, May 18; 10 - 11:30am, Evergreen

57. The Russian Revolution 100 Years LaterPresenter: Tom Herzing, Larry Lang, Barry PerlmanCoordinator: Tom HerzingMuch attention has been given to the crowds in the streets, the tragic execution of the Czar and his family, the alleged ascent of the proletariat and the invidious effects of the Red Revolution. A century later, Communism seems an outworn credo, kleptocrats have assumed power and mightyRussia has but a fraction of its power in the 1950’s. How much of all this is true and what lessons can we take from this notable historical example? Date, Time, Location: Monday, May 21; 1:30 - 3pm, Bella Vista Maximum Attendance: 45

58. Ethics and the Trolley ProblemPresenter: Evan WilliamsCoordinator: Nathalie MooreThe most famous thought experiment in moral philosophy is the Trolley Problem: a series ofcases in which we must choose between killing one person or allowing multiple people to diewhile we do nothing. Come hear the original version of this thought experiment, and how theprinciple it illustrates—a version of “the ends do not justify the means” plays a role in everythingfrom the definitions of “terrorism” and “suicide” to attitudes about public health and economicpolicy.Date, Time, Location: Thursday, May 24; 10 - 11:30am, Evergreen

59. Spies: Agent “M”; Maxwell KnightPresenter/Coordinator: Bill MattesMaxwell Knight may well have been Ian Fleming’s inspiration for the spy leader “M” in the James Bond novels. Knight is recognized for many revolutionary ideas adopted by British spy agencies but also as a fascinating individual. He was twice-married, loved jazz and kept a menagerie of exotic pets. Most felt he was totally unqualified to be a spymaster. Date, Time, Location: Tuesday, June 5; 1:30 - 3pm, Evergreen.

60. Morning Matinee: “The Witches of Eastwick”Coordinator: Bill Mattes Enjoy some of the great comedy movies from the past with your friends from LIR. Date, Time, Location: Tuesday, June 12; 10am - noon, Evergreen

Coach Tours

61. Milwaukee Symphony: Meet the Artist and LuncheonCoordinator: Lois HedgeJoin us for a trip to Milwaukee to hear the Friday morning Symphony Concert featuring Prokofiev’sSymphony No. 5 in Bb major, Yaniv Dinur conducting, in the Marcus Center. At 10:15, you canchoose to hear the pre-concert talk or attend the demonstration by Jon Schroeder from CobaltGlassworks creating beautiful works with stained glass.


Following the concert, we will enjoy the “Meet the Artist” luncheon in the Bradley Pavilion withguest composer Emily Cooley. The meal includes char-grilled chicken breast with citrus butter cream sauce, roasted red potatoes, fresh green beans and lemon bars. Date, Time: Friday, March 9, Departure: 8am, Return: 5:30pm (approximate) Locations: Milwaukee Marcus Center and the Bradley Pavilion Cost: $86 , Maximum Attendees: 30

62. Mosquito Hill: Loons…Wild and Wonder…and Lunch at Osorio’s Latin FusionPresenter: Sandy GillumCoordinator: Mary ShepardSandy Gillum, a retired DNR ecologist and author, will share her research completed in theNorthwoods of Wisconsin. Gillum studied habitats of migratory birds, with special emphasis onthe ecology of the Common Loon, Gavia immer. This power point accompanied program willleave you in awe of this magnificent bellwether species.Date, Time: Wednesday, April 25; Departure: 9am, Return: 3pm (approximate)Locations: Mosquito Hill, New London and Osorio’s Latin Fusion, AppletonCost: $52Maximum Attendees: 40

63. Joshua Bell with the Fox Valley Symphony at the PACCoordinator: Barbara Carroll PicaOne of the most celebrated violinists of his era, Joshua Bell takes the stage with the Fox ValleySymphony Orchestra for an amazing night of music.Date, Time: Wednesday, May 2; Departure: 6:15pm, Return: 10pm (approximate)Locations: Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, AppletonCost: $99Maximum Attendees: 35

64. Mosquito Hill: The History of Mosquito Hill and lunch at Mark’s East Side RestaurantPresenter: Mike HibbardCoordinator: Mary ShepardHave you ever wondered how Mosquito Hill got its name or more about the ski jump that oncestood on top of the hill? If so, join naturalist Mike Hibbard for a look back at the history andlegends of Mosquito Hill and the property that became the nature center in 1978.Date, Time: Tuesday, May 22; Departure: 9am, Return: 3pm (approximate)Locations: Mosquito Hill, New London andCost: $52Maximum Attendees: 40

Tour Pick Up Location LIR will use the same pick-up location for all tours, which is the old JCPenney Store parking lot located next to Rogan’s Shoes, 2145 S. Koeller St., Oshkosh. The bus will arrive approximately 30 minutes prior to departure time listed. Please be at the pickup location at least 15 minutes prior to departure.


Tour Policies

Please note that prices quoted for tours are subject to change due to circumstances beyondour control.

A signed copy of the Informed Tour Consent form is required for all participants of LIR Tours. Enclosed are payment slips for all fee based courses and tours. You may send in your

payment any time up to the due date listed on the slip. Receipt of your payment is whatreserves a spot for you in the tour. You are responsible for making timely payments to reserveyour spot. As a reminder, we will accept the first payments, up to the maximum numberof participants for the tour. Should the tour reach the maximum capacity, your payment willbe returned and you will be placed on a waiting list. If the office receives a cancellation and anopening occurs, you will be contacted and have the opportunity to take the spot.

Cancellations: The LIR office must be notified if you wish to cancel your participation in a tourafter your payment is processed. If your tour ticket can be resold, a refund may be available,minus a $5 processing fee. All cancellations must be received in the Learning in Retirementoffice.

Refunds for cancellations due to inclement weather may be made only if LIR can receive arefund from the venue. If you are unable to attend a rescheduled tour on the rescheduleddate, a refund will be made only if your non-refundable ticket can be re-sold.

Course Locations UW Oshkosh Campus Location

Alumni Welcome and Conference Center (AWCC), 625 Pearl St, Oshkosh WI 54901 Note: Free parking; UWO parking permits are not required at this location.

Lincoln Hall, 608 Algoma Blvd, Oshkosh WI 54901 Located on the corner of Wisconsin St and Algoma Blvd. Note: UWO parking permits are required to park in campus lots. The office will issue permits to registered participants for courses scheduled at this location.

Sage Hall, 835 High Ave, Oshkosh WI 54901 (Next to Kolf Sport Center) Note: See information in course listing regarding parking permits for this location.

Kolf Sport Center, 835 High Ave, Oshkosh WI 54901 (Next to Sage Hall) Note: See information in course listing regarding parking permits for this location.

Off Campus Locations

Evergreen, 1130 N. Westfield, Oshkosh, WI 54902 Parking is available on the street and in Red Arrow Park’s parking lot. Evergreen offers a shuttle service from the parking lot to the front door starting 45 minutes prior to the program.

Bella Vista, 631 Hazel St, Oshkosh, WI 54901 – The parking lot is located behind the building with direct access to the lobby.

Park View Health Center, 725 Butler Ave, Oshkosh, WI 54902


Coughlin Center, 625 E County Rd Y, Winnebago, WI 54903

Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC) Oshkosh, 150 N. Campbell Road, Oshkosh, WI 54902

Oshkosh Public Library, 106 Washington Ave., Oshkosh, WI 54901

Oshkosh Public Museum, 1331 Algoma Blvd., Oshkosh, WI 54901 Overflow parking is available in the church lot on the corner of High and Congress.

Exercise Opportunities

Healthy Titans Program at UW Oshkosh For a low cost, LIR Members can participate in the Healthy Titan Program and have access to the Albee Fitness and Strength Training Center, which includes the weight room and pool. For more information, visit www.uwosh.edu/hr/healthy-titans or contact Dr. Dan Schmidt, Professor & Co- Chair, Department of Kinesiology, at (920) 424-2321; [email protected].

Evergreen Classes offered at Evergreen to LIR Members include Moving in the Morning, Balance and Strength, Water Aerobics, Ai Chi, and Open Swim. Registration and a punch card for aquatics classes is required. To register and get detailed schedule, contact Heidi Kolonko, Evergreen’s Aquatics and Fitness Center Manager at 920 237-2160; [email protected].

SAVE THE DATES

LIR Annual Meeting – June 13th at La Sure’s Banquet Hall.

Timber Rattlers Game – July 18th

Detailed information and the opportunity to sign up to attend the Annual Meeting and T-Rats Game will be sent out to all LIR Members in May.

LIR Annual Summer Picnic - August 16th in Menominee Park in Oshkosh. More informationto follow.

http://www.uwosh.edu/hr/healthy-titans




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3. Garden Group10-11:30amCoughlin Center

4 5 5. Treasure in aCornfield1:30-3pmEvergreen

6 6. Prohibition inOshkosh1:30-3pmEvergreen

7 2. Reader’s Choice2-3:30pmEvergreen

8 7. Dugout Canoes1-2:30pmFVTC

8. Behind the Scenesof College Athletics5-6:15pm

Kolf 102C – UWOCampus

9 9. Aquatic InvasiveSpecies1:30-3pmEvergreen

11 12 10. Monarchy in theModern World10-11:30amAWCC – UWOCampus

13 11. Morning Matinee“African Queen”10am-noonEvergreen

1. Poetry and Prose1:30-3pmLincoln Hall – UWOCampus

14 12. Chef’s Choice:“Words from the Poetof Pines”12:15-2:30pmEvergreen

15 4. Outdoor Walkers9am

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18 13. Matinee at theMarch : “Rabbit Hole”Noon- Lunch at FoxRiver Brewing Co.2pm- Play at FredricMarch Theatre –UWO Campus

19 20 14. Claretta:Mussolini’s LastLover1:30-3pmEvergreen

21 15. Oshkosh All Stars 1:30-3pmOshkosh PublicMuseum

22 Steering Committee 10am-noon Lincoln Hall – UWO Campus

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25 26 16. Illegal Drugs inOshkosh1:30-3pmEvergreen

27 17. Fusion PowerUpdates1:30-3pmOshkosh Library

28 Curriculum Team 10-noonPresbyterian Church


March 2018 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

1 23. Garden Group10-11:30amCoughlin Center

19. Wisconsin HerdTour3-4 pmand20. Wisconsin HerdGame, 7 pmMenominee NationArena, Oshkosh

4 521. Three Wives ofAbraham1:30-3pmEvergreen

622. Tourism in FirstNation’s Southwest5:30-7pmSage Hall – UWOCampus

72. Reader’s Choice2-3:30pmEvergreen

823. ConductingAnimal Research forConservation4-5:30pmSage Hall – UWOCampus

9TOUR 61. MilwaukeeSymphony: Meet theArtist, Concert andLunch8am – 5:30pmMilwaukee

11 1221. Three Wives ofAbraham1:30-3pmEvergreen

1324. Morning Matinee:“The Gods Must BeCrazy”, 10am-noonEvergreen

1.Poetry and Prose1:30-3pm, LincolnHall UWO Campus

25. Supper Chef #15-7pmEvergreen

1426. CelebrateOshkosh Women1:30-3pmOshkosh PublicMuseum

154. Outdoor Walkers9am

27. Uses and Abusesof Free Speech1:30-3pmEvergreen

1628. Music as a Mirror ofHistory2-3:30pmFVTC

18 19 Admin / Finance Committee Meeting 10-11:30amLincoln Hall –UWO Campus

2029. Sea Steading –an Alternative toSpace Colonization1:30-3pmEvergreen

2130. The State ofWinnebago County1:30-3pmEvergreen

22 Steering Committee 10am-noon Lincoln Hall – UWO Campus

31. Shakespeare’s“King Henry IV, PartOne”, 1-3pmLincoln Hall – UWOCampus

2332. Apollo-For AllMankind10-11:30amFVTC

28. Music as a Mirror ofHistory2-3:30pmFVTC

25 26 2733. Chef’s Choice:Why Haiti Chose Me12:15-2:30pmEvergreen

28 Curriculum Team 10am-noon Presbyterian Church

29 31. Shakespeare’s“King Henry IV, PartOne”, 1-3pmLincoln Hall – UWOCampus

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234. Orangutans,Part 210-11:30amEvergreen

335. ClassyAutomobiles1:30-3pmBella Vista

42. Reader’s Choice2-3:30pmEvergreen


63. Garden Group10-11:30amCoughlin Center

28. Music as aMirror of History2-3:30pmFVTC

8 936. “Like a SecondHome”: HmongPeople10-11:30amCoughlin Center

21. Three Wives ofAbraham1:30-3pmEvergreen

1037. MorningMatinee: “The Warof the Roses”10am-noonEvergreen

1.Poetry and Prose1:30-3pmLincoln Hall – UWOCampus

1138.Touring OshkoshPast: WithoutLeaving your Seat1:30-3pmOshkosh PublicMuseum

12 39. Chef’s Choice:Getting YourFinancial House inOrder12:15-2:30pmEvergreen

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15 16 1740. The Invention ofthe Attack Sub1:30-3pmEvergreen

1841. Happenings atthe Oshkosh AreaFoundation1:30-3pmEvergreen

42. Supper with theChef #25-7pmEvergreen

19 4. Outdoor Walkers9am


2043. An Afternoon ofVocal Music:German Lieder1:30-3pmEvergreen

22 23 44. RememberingBlack Thursday,196810-11:30amEvergreen

2445. 10 Stupid thingsSMART People Dowith Their Money1:30-3pmEvergreen

25TOUR 62. Mosquito Hill:Loons..Wild andWonder, Lunch atOsorio’s LatinFusion9am – 3pm

26Steering Committee 10am-noon Lincoln Hall – UWO Campus

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46. The Erie Canal10-11:30amFVTC

28. Music as aMirror of History2-3:30pmFVTC

2947. Matinee at theMarch: “TheTempest”Noon - Lunch at OliveGarden2pm - Play at FredricMarch Theatre –UWO Campus

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TOUR 63. Joshua Bell with Fox City Symphony Orchestra 6-10pm Fox Cities PAC

3 48. Finally, You Get Your Say! 1:30-3pm Evergreen

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1. Poetry and Prose 1:30-3pm Lincoln Hall – UWO Campus

9 51.Chef’s Choice: Reducing Health Problems for People Over 50 12:15-2:30pm Evergreen

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57. The Russian Revolution 100 Years Later 1:30-3pm Bella Vista

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Learning in Retirement extends its thanks and appreciation to the individuals and organizations listed below who have given their time, shared and added their wealth of knowledge and skill to the enrichment of the programs from which our members benefited greatly in the past Fall 2017 semester.

Tony Palmeri, UW Oshkosh

Stephanie de Montigny, UW Oshkosh

Al Hartman, UW Oshkosh

Marsha Rossiter, UW Oshkosh

Shelly Michalski, UW Oshkosh

John Karl, UW Oshkosh

Jim Feldman, UW Oshkosh

Alicia Johnson, UW Oshkosh

Jeff Behm, UW Oshkosh

Stephanie Spehar, UW Oshkosh

Richard Vandevender, Richard Kalinoski, Merlaine Angwall, Jane Purse Wiedenhoeft, John Zarbano, UW Oshkosh Theatre Department

Martin Gruberg, UW Oshkosh

Kamal Kadel, UW Oshkosh

Shannon Davis Foust, UW Oshkosh

Susan Adams, UW Oshkosh

Dr. Joseph Peterson, UW Oshkosh

Barton Pritzel, UW Oshkosh

Laura Hartman, UW Oshkosh Joe Nichols, Oshkosh Police Department Cynthia Leigh, MD Jennifer Dubie, Journeys Together Service

Dogs Dani Stolley, Grow Oshkosh Gary and Julie Beyer Allen Davis, Community Development

Director Darryn Burich, City of Oshkosh Jason White, GO-EDC Kim Moliter, Widward Wealth Strategies Katrina Achilli, Debra Daubert, Karla

Szerkeres, Oshkosh Public Museum Sharon Schwartz, Michael McArthur, Oshkosh Public

Library Steve Petznick, Mary Swifka, Dean Sauers,

Mosquito Hill Nature Center Karlene and Dennis Leatherman, Cheryl Rosenthal, Oshkosh Humane Society Karen Schneider, HUB Tawana Hanamann

FVTC, Oshkosh

Coughlin Center

Evergreen

Park View Health Center

Oshkosh Public Library

Oshkosh Public Museum

Bella Vista

Mosquito Hill Nature Center, New London

Fredric March Theatre

Oshkosh Humane Society

Touchmark, Appleton

Alliance Laundry Systems, Ripon

THANK YOU

Guest Presenters

Host Locations – Courses, Tours and Theatre

Documents

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