In this Issue:
Welcome! | Membership Packets | Repeated Offerings for Fall | Thank You for Your Generosity | Thank You, July Volunteers | Travel with Osher and Road Scholar | Have Your Circumstances Changed? | In the Spotlight
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We hope you are having a wonderful and restful summer and staying cool in the heat. We have missed you and are looking forward to seeing you when classes resume this month!
This issue of
Osher News is filled with important information about the upcoming semester. Please take a moment to read it so you will be up-to-date and ready for fall.
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Thank you to all the members who picked up their membership packets during Packet Pick-Up Day on July 31!
All remaining membership packets have been mailed. You should receive your packet no later than August 14. If you do not receive your packet by then, please call the Osher office at (208) 426-6554 or email
osher@boisestate.edu.
Membership packets include important materials for the upcoming semester including your name badge and parking permit. Please remember to adhere your parking permit to your windshield. All permits from the past year are no longer valid.
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Repeated Offerings for Fall
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Thank you for your enthusiastic response to our fall curriculum! We are thrilled to announce two more offerings that will be repeated in the fall:
Alien Worlds, Alien Life
- Second Offering
Presenter:
Dr. Brian Jackson, planetary astronomer and Assistant Professor of Physics, Boise State University
Date and time:
Mon., Nov. 12, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
The Greatest Intelligence Successes and Failures of the CIA - Second Offering
Presenter: Ralph Bild, retired CIA Intelligence Analyst and high school economics and history teacher
Dates and times: Wed. & Fri., Dec. 5, 7, 12, & 14, 10 a.m.-noon
Cost: $45
Visit the
Osher Registration Website
to read the offering descriptions and register online. You can also register by phone by calling Customer Services at (208) 426-1709.
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The following repeated offerings still have space available.
Register today!
A Human's Guide to Artificial Intelligence - Second Offering
Presenter: Josh Johnston, Manager of AI Science, Kount, Inc.
Date and time: Fri., Sept. 28, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Apps for Your iOS and Android Mobile Devices - Second Offering
Presenter:
Lon Morgan, retired engineer and electronics specialist
Dates and times:
Fri., Oct. 12 & 19, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Cost:
$25
Visit the
Osher Registration Website
to read the offering descriptions and register online. You can also register by phone by calling Customer Services at (208) 426-1709.
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Although we will not be able to offer a repeat of Dr. Shelton Woods' short course, "China Between 1936 and 1956," we are actively working on a way for members to access course content online.
Keep an eye on your email for information about how to register for this special opportunity.
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Thank You for Your Generosity
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Thank you to all of our members who made gifts to the Osher Institute Excellence Fund when registering for the fall semester! It is a privilege to work on your behalf to develop high-quality, diverse offerings that will be of interest to you. Your support helps make this possible and ensures that the Osher Institute can respond to any challenges and opportunities that may arise—today and in the future.
We hope you enjoy your fall semester. Thank you for all you do to support the Osher Institute.
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Thank You, July Volunteers
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We always appreciate the volunteers who help us throughout the year, even when classes are not in session! Thank you to
Bae Emilson, Mark Eubank, Candy Miller, Carol Delaney, and
Ben Simko for volunteering on Packet Pick-Up Day.
Special thanks to
Stephanie Miller, Carol Delaney, Chris Werner, and
Julie Slee for tending to our courtyard garden during this hot summer month!
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Travel with Osher and Road Scholar
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"Best of Yellowstone"
May 19-25, 2019
Registration is now open through Road Scholar
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Yellowstone National Park's past and present volcanic and tectonic activity is the foundation of its unique ecosystem and the ecological connections that make it so alluring. Join a park naturalist for a field study showcasing this UNESCO Heritage Site where landforms, together with climate, elevation, and time, have resulted in a grand diversity of flora and fauna. Interpretive walks and field trips reveal wildlife, geology, forest, wildflowers, and thermal features, as well as the park's human history and current issues.
Program Price:
Double Occupancy: $1,849
Single Occupancy: $2,409
Activity Level:
"Keep the Pace." Expect daily, moderate walking up to three miles on established trails, paths, stairs, and boardwalks. Walking is integral to the program content.
Registration is now open and available only through Road Scholar. To register, call Road Scholar toll free at (800) 322-5315. Reference program #23358 "Best of Yellowstone," and let them know that you are a member of the Osher Institute at Boise State University.
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Have Your Circumstances Changed?
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Has your situation recently changed where you need some extra assistance in the classroom? Perhaps you are now using a walker, having difficulty hearing the presenter, or having trouble seeing the presentation screens. At the Osher Institute, we are committed to making sure you have a great classroom experience. We are able to accommodate a variety of needs, so please let us know if you need extra help and we will be happy to assist you!
If you would like to request an accommodation, please email
osher@boisestate.edu
or call (208) 426-6554 so that we can discuss the best option for your situation.
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Every month,
Osher News highlights offerings that still have space available for members to enroll. The following courses take place during the month of September:
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Statecraft in a Turbulent World
Statecraft, the management of state power to promote national interests, can be remarkably complex and deceptively simple. This course will present a survey of statecraft and diplomacy—from historic antecedents to contemporary crises. We will explore core principles of statecraft including power in the contemporary system, reputation and deterrence, lessons in decision making, and best practices in negotiation, coercion, and grand strategy. We will look at specific examples of statecraft, such as Bismarck’s balance of power strategy and Cold War containment and deterrence, and scrutinize contemporary problems, such as the Korean nuclear crisis, cyber warfare, the rise of China, and Russian aggression.
Presenter: Steven Feldstein,
Associate Professor and the Frank and Bethine Church Chair of Public Affairs, Boise State University
Dates and times:
Thu., Sept. 6, 13, and 20, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Cost:
$35
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Leonard Bernstein
Leonard Bernstein was one of the first American-born conductors to receive worldwide fame. He composed the score for the Broadway musical
West Side Story
, conducted the New York Philharmonic, and was known for being an inspirational educator who made classical music accessible to everyone. Learn more about this iconic figure, his influences, and the lasting impact he has made.
Presenter: Jennifer Drake
, Music Director, Serenata Orchestra
Dates and times:
Tue. & Thu., Sept. 11, 13, 18, and 20, 10 a.m.-noon
Cost:
$45
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Visit the
Osher Registration Website
to register online. You can also register by phone by calling Customer Services at (208) 426-1709.
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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Boise State University
Phone: (208) 426-OLLI (6554)
Email: osher@boisestate.edu
Website: osher.boisestate.edu
Boise State's Osher Institute operates within the Division of Extended Studies. It is a membership-based lifelong learning program offering non-credit, college-level short courses, lectures, and unique learning opportunities for intellectually curious adults over age 50.
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Osher Institute Advisory Board
Chair: Ben Simko
| Ralph Bild | Russ Centanni | Carol Delaney | Gary Dunn | Bae Emilson
Chuck Folkner | Susan Gibson | Dennis Hall | Merilee Marsh | Mike Merz
Virginia Rivers | Gary Robb | Sheri Robison | Nancy Roehrkasse
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Osher Institute Staff
Director:
Rosemary Reinhardt |
Program Coordinator:
Jamie Lundergreen
Assistant Program Coordinator:
Holly Goldgrabe
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