This Issue: From the Director | Virtual Social Hours | Research Study Opportunity | Financial Education by CapEd | Zoom Webinar Tech Support | Webinar Tips | Recorded Presentations | Call for Volunteers | Community Partners | First Friday Astronomy Lecture
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Dear Osher Members,
Many of you have shared your opinions that you are enjoying our fall presentations. Topics have spanned the Constitution, a celebration of NPR, a space mission, history of China, art, and theater. We have hosted local experts and physicians presenting on sleep physiology, the medical training pipeline in Idaho and our neighboring states, and gastrointestinal medicine. Still to come are dozens of new presentations and you still have time to join us for all of these remarkable lectures and courses.
A little later today, you will receive an email asking for your participation in a bi-annual survey conducted by the National Resource Center (NRC). This survey gathers data and information from Osher members regarding the Institute, including demographics, program preferences, use of technology, and your insights of what we can do to improve your experience. Your input is important.Generally, I receive a summary of the survey by early December. In early spring, watch for a virtual session hosted to share the findings and to discuss how the information supports next steps for the Institute.
We have arrived at my favorite season of the year. When autumn arrives, I am always a little sad to see leaves falling but am quickly reminded that letting go is a good thing. Only by letting go do we make room to find and hold onto the new. Let's release sadness, losses, and burdens. Let's look forward to restoring hope, joy and positive experiences. I wish you all of these.
Warm regards,
Dana
Dana Thorp Patterson, Director
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Please join us for our bi-weekly Virtual Social Hours held on the Zoom Meeting platform. These meetings are a great way to connect with your fellow Osher Institute members, meet the staff, and stay up-to-date on what's happening this semester. You never know who might show up or what special news we will share at these sessions!
Our fall semester Virtual Social Hours will take place at the following dates and times:
- Wed., Oct. 7, from 12-1 p.m.
- Wed., Oct. 21, from 12-1 p.m.
An email with the link to join will be sent the day before the meeting. If you need assistance joining the Zoom Meeting, please contact the Osher Institute office at (208) 426-6554.
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Research Study Opportunity
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The Center for Orthopaedic and Biomechanics Research (COBR) at Boise State University is conducting a research study and welcomes Osher members' participation. The purpose of the study is to learn how the musculoskeletal system responds to challenging external conditions and how this response differs between younger and older individuals. To participate, you need to be 65 years or older and have sustained at least one accidental fall in the past 12 months.
If you are interested in participating in this study, contact the COBR department at cobr@boisestate.edu.
This research is conducted under the direction of Dr. Clare Fitzpatrick, Principal Investigator, BSU IRB 126-MED19-021.
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New Financial Education from CapEd |
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Our community partner, CapEd, is offering a new program available to Osher members. Lunch Money: A Financial Well-being Webinar Series is comprised of 13 webinars covering important topics relevant to the financial well-being of individuals and businesses. For more information, visit CapEd Learning Center. |
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Zoom Webinar Tech Support |
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If you experience technical difficulties before or during a Zoom Webinar,
we can help! Call the Osher Institute office at (208) 426-6554.
Note: Please do not call Customer Services with urgent technical requests. Registrations, payments, and refunds are managed by the Division of Extended Studies' Customer Services team. If you need these services, please call their main line at (208) 426-1709.
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Did you miss a practice webinar session? We have you covered! Click the link below to watch a recording of a practice session that took place earlier. |
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During livestream Webinars, please submit questions and comments via the Q&A tab on the menu bar. The feature "Raise Hand" is not enabled on this platform so we aren't able to call on you. Osher staff will review your questions and comments as they are submitted and read them to the presenter at the appropriate time.
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Did you know that you can hide the view of hosts if you only want to see the presenters? This is a "Hide Non-Video Participants" option. First, link into the webinar. Then, on the bottom left of most screens, find "Audio Settings". Click on the small up symbol (^) to open the settings and select the video camera icon. On the menu to the right side of the screen, check the box for "Hide non-video participants." Close out of settings by clicking on the X in top right corner. Non-video participants will now be hidden.
- Have more questions on technology? Call the office at (208) 426-6554.
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Links to recorded presentations are available within 30 days after the livestream takes place. For a multi-session short course, recordings for the full course will be made available within 30 days following the last day of the course. This allows time for Osher staff to edit and add Closed Captions for each recording.When you watch the recording, simply click on the CC on the menu bar and the captions will come across the bottom of the presentation view. We hope this is helpful to you!
Recorded offerings are available to view as many times as you wish until June 30, 2021.
If you would like to transfer from the recorded version of an offering to the livestream version, please do so no later than seven days before the livestream begins.
To transfer your registration, please call Customer Services at (208) 426-1709.
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We Need Osher Volunteers! |
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Curriculum Track Committees support the Osher Institute by helping build program offerings for each semester. This includes sharing ideas for topics, identifying and vetting prospective presenters, and reviewing programming requests and proposals. As Osher Institute ambassadors, committee members cultivate community relationships that may serve the Institute and its members. Members are expected to keep the Track Chair and Osher Institute Director updated on progress.
The following curriculum tracks are now accepting new members:
- Track 2: Physical Sciences, Technology, and Engineering
- Track 3: Earth Science, Life Sciences, and the Environment
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New! Track 5: Medical, Health, and Wellness
If you are interested in joining one of these curriculum tracks, please complete a Volunteer Interest Form. You will be contacted to discuss the committee
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First Friday Astronomy Lecture |
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The Department of Physics at Boise State University invites you to enjoy an online First Friday Astronomy Lecture.
Date & Time: Friday, October 2, 2020. Online lecture begins at 7:30 p.m. MT.
Dr. Laura Mayorga, Space Telescope Science Institute will present on: "The Solar System Laboratory: A Testbed for Exoplanet Studies."
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Thank you, Community Partners! |
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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Boise State University
Phone: (208) 426-OLLI (6554)
Email: osher@boisestate.edu
Website: boisestate.edu/osher
The Osher Institute at Boise State University operates within the Division of Extended Studies. It is a membership-based lifelong learning program offering non-credit, college-level offerings for intellectually curious adults over age 50.
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Osher Institute Advisory Board
Chair: Merilee Marsh | Past Chair: Ben Simko | Cindy Anson | Ralph Bild | Russ Centanni
Bae Emilson | Chuck Folkner | Susan Gibson | Dennis Hall | Rod McLean | Celeste Miller
Sharon Moses | Rainey Pieters | Virginia Rivers | Chuck Robertson
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Dean of Extended Studies
Mark Wheeler
Osher Institute Staff
Director: Dana Thorp Patterson
Program Coordinator: Laura Mehlhaff
Administrative Assistant: Jeremy Trent
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