Spring 2021 Online - Lifelong & Professional Education
Spring 2021OnlineEnrichment 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,The pain of the pandemic isundeniable, and our hearts goout to anyone who has faced theloss of a loved one during thisunprecedented time. COVID-19 hasimpacted all of us, most especiallyseniors. We realize the difficultchallenges that manyhave endured becauseof isolation, but timeapart does not have tomean separating fromwhat brings you joy.The Osher Institute ishonored to continueinspiring the love of learningthrough our quality educationalenrichment programming. While wemiss in-person activities, your healthand safety are our utmost concern.As such, our spring semester willagain be offered online via Zoom.We are proud of each of you whosaid yes to your passion of lifelonglearning and joined us on thisincredible journey the past severalmonths. Because of you, we nearlydoubled our enrollment in the fall.While we are thrilled with theincrease, many of you haveyet to join the online learningenvironment. I hope you willconsider treating yourself to whatyou love this spring. The feedbackregarding the Zoom experiencehas been incredibly positive! Weknow you will love it as well, andwe’re here to help ensure youare comfortable with the onlineenvironment. You don’t have to doit alone. And remember, embracingchange and trying something new iswhat lifelong learning is all about!As we look to a new year, we areexcited to announce a recordbreaking accomplishment. Thisspring will include more selectionsthan ever before! Thanks to ourinstructors, we have a terrificschedule of nearly 100 offerings,46 of which are new courses. Theycelebrate a wide array of interests inhistory, literature, natural and socialsciences, fine arts, the great outdoorsand current events.2osher.ku.eduOur spring semester runs fromJanuary 11 through May 10. Weare welcoming back many Osherfavorites and also introduce 11new instructors. Each courselasts 90 minutes, taught in threeweek sessions. Our special eventswill vary on times. Please see theregistration form for details.Complete course and eventdescriptions and information on theinstructors can be found atlpe.ku.edu/osher-courses. For anemail listing of courses, pleasereach out to me at linda.k@ku.edu.Due to a University holiday break,there will be no staff coverage andthe contact center will be closedfrom December 24 - January 3. Ifyou wish to register during thattime, please visit us online.We wish you peace and happinessduring these challenging times. Welook forward to gathering with youin person when it is safe for us todo so. Until then, keep your mindand body healthy and well and keephope alive for brighter days ahead.Thank You To Our PartnersA special thank you to the BernardOsher Foundation. Established in1977 by Bernard Osher, it supportsa network of 124 Osher LifelongLearning Institutes across the U.S.to meet the needs of older learnerswho want to learn simply for the joyof it. Since 2007, the Foundation hasawarded two 1 million endowedgrants to KU Lifelong & ProfessionalEducation. To learn more, visitosherfoundation.org.Thanks to the following partnersjoining us this spring semester:Aldersgate Village, Brandon Woodsat Alvamar, Clay County SeniorServices, Colonial Village, LenexaParks & Rec, Village Shalom,Westchester Village of Lenexa.Linda Kehreslinda.k@ku.edu 785-864-1373Tel. 913-897-8530A SPECIALREQUEST FORSUPPORTThe COVID-19 pandemic hascaused much uncertainty in thelives of many, and the OsherInstitute is no exception.While we have adapted to meetthe needs of our seniors, theOsher Institute has faced severalfinancial challenges. Even thoughour Zoom enrollment continues toincrease, we have lost tremendousrevenue due to the inability to hostin-person events. In addition, mostof our partner sites are currentlynot hosting courses because ofsocial distancing requirements.In spite of this, we continue tomeet our mission, but it’s crucialwe seek additional forms ofrevenue at this critical time.As you may know, we rely heavilyon course and event registrationsand receive no state funding.We’re asking for your help.We strive to provide programsthat engage, enlighten andentertain, and we know ourcourses and events not onlyenhance your life, but they alsoimpact our community in apositive way, because lifelonglearning enriches everyone’s life.How to support theOsher Institute:1. Enroll in several spring Osheronline courses.2. Encourage your friends andneighbors to enroll in Osheronline courses.3. Make a special financial giftto help the Osher instituterecover from COVID-19. Yourgift is tax deductible. Call888-653-6111; or give online atkuendowment.org/osher.Ask yourself, “Is Osher enrichingmy life?” If the answer is yes,please consider increasing yourlevel of support today. Every giftcounts; every gift helps.Spring 2021
SNEAK PEEK INTOSPRING COURSESWHATPARTICIPANTSARE SAYINGTHREE EASY WAYSTO REGISTERAn Osher favorite, MikeHoeflich, presents his new course,“Recreating the Kansas Past:People, Buildings, and Other Stufffrom Kansas History.”“I LOVE YOUR CLASSES! Thank youso much for offering these classes theykeep my sanity, and my brain is filledwith other thoughts rather than thehappenings around me.”Visit us online atlpe.ku.edu/osher-courses. If youhave questions regarding usingZoom, please contact Linda Kehresat linda.k@ku.edu.Russ Hutchins returns with twonew courses, one of which is “SixU.S. Admirals of WWI.”“I found so many courses (nine at least)of interest! I have been very pleasedwith the instructors and classes. Classesvia Zoom have been a bright spot in themiddle of the pandemic.”The ever-popular Janice Stuerzlpresents a new course, “Landscapes,Gardens, and Flowers in Art.”Longtime Osher instructor, DonDagenais offers new coursesincluding “Great Opera Scenes.”Jim Peters, Director Emeritus ofthe Osher Institute teaches severalcourses including a new one onEleanor Roosevelt.Professor Emerita Diana Carlinpresents, “The Generals’ Wives:How the Military Shaped the Roleof First Lady.”John Doveton shares,“Dreamscapes and Crimescapes:Real Places in British Children’sClassics and Detective Fiction.”Past State Rep. and previousHouse Minority Leader, PaulDavis, makes his debut with “AnUp-close Perspective on the KansasLegislature.”Other highlights include:“Critical Events in AmericanHomeland Security Prior to 9-11.”“The Medical History of theAmerican Presidency.”“Music and Art in the Baroque Era.”“Strauss, Steiff, Benz – Exploringthe Lives and Times of Three IconicGerman Innovators.”For a complete list withcourse descriptions visit:lpe.ku.edu/osher-coursesSpring 2021“Thank you for your assistance inmaking our first Zoom class go well.You are very patient and professional.”“These times are baffling. Osher classesare a welcome respite.”“I know it has been tons of work to shiftOsher from in-person learning to Zoom,but I am enjoying it. I think you havedone a fantastic job.”“Convenience, a wide range of topics,and well-managed Zoom technology arereasons I have taken advantage of Oshercourses. Attending via Zoom was easy,and it is a great way to learn and stayconnected while safe at home.”“It is a blessing to have these classes.They are interesting and something tolook forward to.”“Thank you for the Osher Institute. Youare a great resource.”“This was the best Osher class we havetaken! Kudos to all of you!”“Because of the introduction of Zoomclasses I am able to take advantageof your wide range of classes whichotherwise would not be available to me.Thank you.”“Thank you! I appreciate all the hardwork you do for the Osher Institute andeducation in general.”“What a great class, subject andinstructor! I appreciated how the subjectwas so well organized. Thank you for allyour hard work.”Tel. 913-897-8530Register OnlineRegister by PhoneIf you would like to register byphone, please call our ContactCenter at 913-897-8530. ContactCenter is closed December 24 January 3.Register by MailComplete the enclosed registrationform or visit osher.ku.edu todownload and print the registrationform. Complete the form and mailwith a check or money order to:KU Lifelong &Professional Education12600 Quivira RoadOverland Park, KS 66213You are not registered until theregistration form is received andprocessed and there is still roomavailable in the selected course.ALUMNIASSOCIATIONDISCOUNTSCurrent members of the alumniassociations at Kansas StateUniversity, Washburn Universityand the University of Kansas canreceive a special 10-per semesterdiscount for courses.To receive your discount when youregister for courses:1. Enter your member ID numberon the paper registration form;2. Enter it in the appropriate fieldon the online registration format osher.ku.edu; or3. Call 913-897-8530 and provideyour number to the ContactCenter staff.osher.ku.edu3
OSHER GIFTCARDS: GIVETHE JOY OFLEARNINGFEES FOROSHER INSTITUTECOURSESThe Osher Institute strives to keepfees as low as possible to helpensure more individuals are able toafford courses. We will once againoffer all participants the abilityto enroll in courses for a 50 percourse registration fee. The cost forspecial events will vary based onthe specific offering.Zoom Course ParticipationAn individual registration isrequired for each person in thehome, as Zoom links are not to beshared.Class CancellationAlthough unlikely, a class may becanceled due to underenrollmentor other circumstance beyondthe Institute’s control. Memberswill be notified by email of anycancellation and have the option totransfer their registration to anothercourse or request a refund.Refund PolicyIf there is no stated deadline, awritten or emailed request(lpe@ku.edu) for a refund will behonored up to one week beforea course or special event begins.There will be a 5 administrativefee. A 30 fee will be charged forreturned checks.Individuals with disabilities areencouraged to attend Universityof Kansas sponsored events. If yourequire a reasonable accommodationin order to participate in an event,please email lpe@ku.edu or call 913897-8530 at least three weeks beforethe first day of the event. Some eventsmay require notice earlier than threeweeks and require you contact a specificindividual; if so, that informationis provided in the event-specificinformation.4osher.ku.eduWOULD YOULIKE TO TEACHFOR THE OSHERINSTITUTE?The Osher Lifelong LearningInstitute is always lookingfor dynamic instructors whohave a passion for teachingand enjoy continuous learning.Our members share a joy oflearning that makes your loveof teaching a mutually fulfillingexperience. No grades, no tests,no homework—just the pleasureof sharing your knowledge andexperience with those who willgreatly appreciate it.I invite you to join the Osherfamily and experience thejoy of giving to a communityof lifelong learners who willappreciate you as a teacher andvalue you as a new memberof our community. If you areinterested, please contact me.I look forward to hearing fromyou.Linda KehresDirector, Osher LifelongLearning Institute at KUlinda.k@ku.edu785-864-1373Tel. 913-897-8530A gift card to the OsherLifelong Learning Institute atKU offers a unique opportunityto enrich the life of that specialsomeone, a family member orgood friend. With an OsherInstitute gift card, you open theworlds of art, music, science,history and a wide variety ofspecial events.A 50 gift card allows yourrecipient an opportunity toenroll in one of Osher’s coursesor apply the money towarda special event speciallydeveloped for folks 50 or better.No homework. No tests. Nopressure. It’s learning just forthe joy of it!With your gift order, therecipient will receive ahandsome card announcingyour gift and acknowledgingyou as the donor (you can giveanonymously, too). A catalogwill follow shortly thereafterlisting the forthcoming coursesand events.It’s a unique gift idea that iseasy and fun.Call today!913-897-8530Spring 2021
PART I OSHER SPRING 2021 REGISTRATION(one registration form per person)A. TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF (please print)Full name (First, MI, Last, Suffix) Preferred nameEmail Daytime phone ( )Address City, State, ZIPDate of birthAre you a US Citizen?YesMaleFemaleNo If no, country of citizenship:Name of my residential community, if applicableNote: If you live at a residential community, please check with them prior to registering for a course to determine if anarrangement has been made with Osher.B. ONLINE COURSESCourse Title (Each 3 weeks)Central Standard Time (CST)Start Date and Time (CST)The Generals’ Wives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jan. 19; 9:30 a.m.Dreamscapes & Crimescapes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jan. 19; 1 p.m.Men & Women of the Early American Republic. . . Jan. 19; 1 p.m.The French Revolution: “Vive la Republique!”& “Madame Guillotine” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jan. 19; 3 p.m.German Settlements & Culture in Kansas . . . . .Jan. 19; 5:30 p.m.More Kansas Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jan. 20; 9:30 a.m.KU’s Founders: Buccaneer, Naturalist, Wild Child . . Jan. 20; 1 p.m.Native American Art & Its Interpretation . . . . . . . . Jan. 20; 3 p.m.Tell It Again: Recounting Stories of Our Lives . Jan. 20; 5:30 p.m.Six U.S. Admirals of WWI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jan. 21; 9:30 a.m.Nine Poets to Change Your Life. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jan. 21; 1 p.m.John Brown in Kansas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jan. 21; 3 p.m.Civil War in Mo. & Kan.: Price’s Rail in 1864 . . . .Jan. 21; 5:30 p.m.Eleanor Roosevelt: Private Struggles& Public Triumphs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jan. 22; 9:30 a.m.Modern Classics: Contemporary Music Today . . . . Jan. 22; 1 p.m.Tales of the Atlantis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jan. 22; 3 p.m.Impact of Transcendentalism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jan. 22; 5:30 p.m.Welcome to Canada: An Intro for Americans . Jan. 25; 9:30 a.m.(Clay Country residents 15)Music & Lives of the Great Composers, Pt. 3. . Jan. 25; 5:30 p.m.The Poetry of Robert Burns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Feb. 8; 1 p.m.AI & the Fourth Industrial Revolution. . . . . . . . . . . . . Feb. 8; 3 p.m.Great Opera Scenes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Feb. 9; 9:30 a.m.Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Feb. 9; 1 p.m.How Great Works of Art Are Made . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Feb. 9; 3 p.m.Ghost Towns of Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Feb. 9; 5:30 p.m.The Psychology of Grief & Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Feb. 10; 9:30 a.m.(Clay Country residents 15)Exploring the British Northern Isles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Feb. 10; 1 p.m.The Ancient Psalms: A Lenten Companion . . . . . . Feb. 10; 3 p.m.Duke of Wellington & Emergence of theBritish Century. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Feb. 10; 5:30 p.m.The Underground Railroad in NE Kan. . . . . . . . . Feb. 11; 9:30 a.m.President Abraham Lincoln & CSA President JefersonDavis: A Comparison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Feb. 11; 1 p.m.(Aldersgate Village residents no charge)Dawning of a New Day: 50s Integration of MLB . . Feb. 11; 3 p.m.Military Aviation in the 20th Century . . . . . . . . . . Feb. 11; 5:30 p.m.The Bible & Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Feb. 12; 9:30 a.m.iPhone Photography Beyond Point-and-Shoot . . . Feb. 12; 1 p.m.US Citizenship: What’s Hot & What’s Not. . . . . . . . .Feb. 12; 3 p.m.An Up-close Perspective on Kan. Legislature. . . . .Feb. 12; 3 p.m.Recreating the Kansas Past . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Feb. 15; 9:30 a.m.Prohibition: the Noble Experiment . . . . . . . . . . . Feb. 15; 5:30 p.m.Spring 2021Course Title (Each 3 weeks)Start Date and Time (CST)Darwin’s Infuence on 20th century US Writers . . . . .Mar. 1; 1 p.m.Sacred Journey: History ofSpiritual Autobiography, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mar. 1; 3 p.m.Presidential Assassins: Driven to Kill . . . . . . . . . . Mar. 2; 9:30 a.m.Why Beekeeping Matters: More than Just Honey. . Mar. 2; 1 p.m.Arts & Culture of Edo Era Japan (1603-1868). . . . . .Mar. 2; 3 p.m.Dolly Curtis Gann: Little Sister, Big Infuence . . Mar. 2; 5:30 p.m.Moral, Social & Political Pluralism in US Culture Mar. 3; 9:30 a.m.Voices of the Holocaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mar. 3; 1 p.m.First Person Pandemic Monologues . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mar. 3; 3 p.m.Presidents in Retirement: Extraordinary Lives . Mar. 3; 5:30 p.m.(Clay Country residents 15)Context, Controversy, Confederacy in Hamlet Mar. 4; 9:30 a.m.Music & Art in the Baroque Era . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mar. 4; 1 p.m.Introduction to Islam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mar. 4; 5:30 p.m.Key Issues in Today’s World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mar. 5; 9:30 a.m.The Devil’s Music: A Story About Rock ‘n’ Roll . . . . . Mar. 5; 1 p.m.Leonardo da Vinci: Shaping of an Artistic Genius . .Mar. 5; 3 p.m.Strauss, Steif, Benz: Three German Innovators Mar. 8; 5:30 p.m.Landscapes, Gardens & Flowers in Art . . . . . . . . . . Mar. 22; 3 p.m.Life of the Planet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mar. 23; 9:30 a.m.Witches in Popular Culture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mar. 23; 1 p.m.Hist. & Dev. of Western Books as Literary Genre . Mar. 23; 3 p.m.Predicament of Possessions in Later Life . . . . . Mar. 23; 5:30 p.m.Distinctive Cattle Culture of the Flint Hills . . . . Mar. 24; 5:30 p.m.Sympathy for the Devil’s Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mar. 25; 1 p.m.Personalities of the American Revolution . . . . Mar. 25; 5:30 p.m.Visions of the Future: Utopias & Dystopias . . . . . . Mar. 26; 3 p.m.Quest to Merge with the Ultimate:World Mysticism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mar. 26; 5:30 p.m.Critical Homeland Security Prior to 9/11 . . . . . . Mar. 29; 5:30 p.m.(City of Lenexa residents no charge)Religion in Colonial America. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apr. 12; 3 p.m.“King” Coal in Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apr. 13; 1 p.m.The Life and Wars of Robert E. Lee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apr. 13; 3 p.m.Exploring Reality Beyond Physics:Great Western Philosophers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Apr. 13; 5:30 p.m.Medical History of the American Presidency . . . . . Apr. 14; 1 p.m.Personal Journey Down Ark. River & Its impact . .Apr. 14; 3 p.m.More Voices of The Willows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Apr. 14; 5:30 p.m.The Lost Gospels of Early Christianity. . . . . . . . . . . . Apr. 15; 1 p.m.The Rising Popularity of STEM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apr. 15; 3 p.m.Your Space Enabled Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Apr. 15; 5:30 p.m.The History of the U.S.–Mexico Border . . . . . . . . . . . Apr. 16; 1 p.m.International Travel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apr. 26; 1 p.m.Secrets Behind a Smile and a Pose . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apr. 26; 3 p.m.Tel. 913-897-8530osher.ku.edu5
PART II OSHER SPRING 2021 REGISTRATIONC. ONLINE SPECIAL EVENTS Central Standard Time (CST)For event descriptions visit: lpe.ku.edu/osher-special-events(continued)(Special events are not considered courses )Leonardo da Vinci’s Hidden Message: Leonardo’s Knots; Monday, Feb. 1, 1-2:30 p.m. . 25Theatre Lawrence Presents: Are You Now or Have You Ever Been; Friday, Feb. 5Pre-Event 6:30 p.m.; Show 7:30 p.m. 30Celebrating the Legacy of Judge Isaac Franklin Bradley, Sr.; Monday, Feb. 22, 1-2:30 p.m. .
Director, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at KU. linda.k@ku.edu 785-864-1373 . OSHER GIFT CARDS: GIVE THE JOY OF LEARNING . A gift card to the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at. KU offers a unique opportunity. to enrich the life of that speci
UCD Access & Lifelong Learning is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment on all of our programmes in order to make learning more accessible to everyone. Our Lifelong Learning bursary provides complimentary places on any of our short-term, interest-based Lifelong Learning courses in the academic year 2021-2022. You
Lifelong Learning 2022 SPRING CATALOG. Y REGISTER ONLINE LIFELONG LEARNING REGISTRATION . If Lifelong Learning cancels a class, students will have the option of a refund adjustment* or refund. *Refund Adjustment: Fees can be adjusted and applied to an alternative class. Any cost differences will be responsibility of the student to pay .
suitable module and approach for lifelong learning students. Keywords: SWOT Analysis, Lifelong learning, Coggle, Online Collaborative Mind Mapping, Higher Education . Introduction . UNESCO defines lifelong education as one of the key aspects in achieving global sustainable development.
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Lifelong machine learning methods acquire knowledge over a series of consecutive tasks, continually building upon their experience. Current lifelong learning algorithms rely upon a single learning agent that has centralized access to all data. In this paper, we extend the idea of lifelong learning from a single agent to a network of
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute aspires to create a dedicated intellectual environment for older adult students, nurturing a lifelong passion for learning. The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute fosters lifelong learning through courses and programs that engage the learner, provide social interaction, and enrich lives.
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Integrity inspection, American Petroleum Institute (API), Steel Tank Institute (STI), Magnetic Flux Leakage (MFL), Ultrasonic Testing (UT), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). WHAT IS AN INTEGRITY INSPECTION An integrity inspection of a container(s) is a system designed to be sure that a container would not fail under normal operating conditions. In this application, it generally .
