Senator Tester joins OLLI at MSU Friday Forum THIS WEEK

A publication of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute "OLLI" at MSU

“It was great to be a winner although my wife would have liked the wine prize, too ;). [The Reception] was a really interesting presentation. We both enjoyed it! “

- Online Reception Participant

January Friday Forum

How We Work Together To Find Common Ground

This month's Friday Forum features Senator Jon Tester. Senator Tester will discuss some of the challenges for the 117th Congress in a time of social division and media mistrust, as well as opportunities to move America forward with respect and common purpose. He will talk about his recently published book, "Grounded: A Senator's Lessons on Winning Back Rural America," and share his perspective on issues important to rural and working class Americans. There will be time for Q&A.

Jon Tester is a third generation farmer from Big Sandy, Montana. He is a Democrat, serving his third term as a U.S. Senator from Montana.

Friday Forum occurs Noon to 1:30pm, on the second Friday from September - May and features presentations and lively discussion on timely topics.

Friday Forum is a partnership between OLLI at MSU and the Bozeman Library Foundation.

Friday Forum is free and open to the public. Registration is required to receive the online Webex log-in information.

Date: January 15th, 2021

Time: Noon- 1:30pm

Learn more and register HERE.

Celebrating Our Reception Success

There were moments when we wondered, amongst the days chaos at the nations Capitol, whether we would move ahead with the Reception. After a few emotionally heavy emails, phone calls and meetings, we decided to continue as planned. Based on the positive evaluations and feedback, we are so glad we did!

First, we would like to express our gratitude to Robert (Bob) Rydell for his engaging and informative keynote presentation on World's Fairs. The popular topic rekindled memories for many participants as they shared their fun reflections of attending various World's Fairs across the globe, in the Webex chat.

We would also like to recognize and thank each of our course instructors for taking the time to join us at the reception, and share highlights of their upcoming course: Nancy Mahoney (Peopling of the Americas); Rob Maher (Sound Science); Mary Hubbard (Himalaya: Evolution, Environment, Culture); Maggie Greene (Culture and Politics of Modern China); Robert (Bob) Loftis (The Art and Science of International Diplomacy); Scott Williams (Paleontology: Opening Doors to Past Worlds); Sharon Beehler (Tyrants, Sovereigns, Rebels in Shakespeare's Plays); Tony Demetriades (Gravity: Throwing rocks for Fun and Profit).

Each course instructor distilled four to six classes into a compelling 5 minute 'sound bite' at the reception. As a result, longtime and new OLLI members alike have been eagerly registering for their OLLI programs. If you have not already registered for a course, side trip lectures, community program, book discussion group or otherwise....we hope you may consider doing so this semester!

Not a member yet? Join OLLI and treat yourself to the joy of lifelong learning.

Finally, many thanks to our door prize donors for contributing more fun and flare to the reception AND to our program partners, helping enrich many of our offerings.

Door prize donors:

Anonymous OLLI at MSU donor (Country Bookshelf gift certificate)

Belgrade Community Library

Bozeman Wine Gallery

Crosscut Mountain Sports Center

MSU – Academic Technology & Outreach

MSU Alumni Foundation

MSU Library

Museum of the Rockies

OLLI at MSU Program partners:

Belgrade Community Library

Bozeman Library Foundation

MSU Alumni Foundation

MSU Library

This Time in Montana History

Provided by an OLLI@MSU volunteer member

Montana January Weather Trivia

On January 28, 1887, the largest snowflake ever recorded was observed in Montana. It measured 38 cm or nearly 15 inches wide.

A world record was set on January 15, 1972 for the greatest temperature change in a 24 hour period. The temperature changed from -54 F to 49 F or 103 degrees.

January 6, 2015, the temperature in Montana was colder than the surface of Mars. It was -61F here and ranged from -13 to -24 on the red planet.

Miller Colony in Teton County has the honor of holding the highest wind record in Montana. In 2002, winds reached 143 miles per hour.

Maybe we should enjoy the relatively mild winter thus far. Could be a lot worse!

Sources:

www.Billingsgazette.com

www.Greatfallstribune.com

www.legendsofamerica.com

Photo: kpax.com

Osher lifelong Learning Institute "OLLI" at MSU, formerly MSU Wonderlust, is a program of MSU Academic Technology and Outreach that provides intellectually stimulating and enjoyable programs that foster lifelong learning and community engagement for individuals 50 and better. There are no tests, no grades and no papers. OLLI at MSU offers opportunities for the pure joy of learning. Become a member or consider teaching for us.