In this Issue: Registration Changes | Registration Timeline | Update Your Information | News from the Director | Campus Food Pantry: Protein Power Month | Piano Players SIG | Travel With Us to Oaxaca, Mexico | Thank You, September Volunteers | Offerings Still Available | A Few Housekeeping Items | Free Community Opportunities on Campus
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We have heard your concerns. Three changes are coming to our next registration cycle:
Paper registration forms will be accepted starting on Monday, December 2.
Boise State University policy states that payment information, including checks and credit card numbers, cannot be held for more than 24 hours. To be in compliance with this policy, paper registration forms will be accepted starting on Monday, December 2. We will begin processing them in the order they are received on December 3.
Registration opens the morning of Tuesday, December 3.
Online registration opens the morning of December 3. We encourage you to log into your account and register whenever you begin your day. If registration is not open, brew a cup of coffee, stretch a bit, and try again in a few minutes. Our data analytics show that it takes hours—not minutes—for our large capacity courses and lectures to fill.
New lottery system for small capacity special events.
Starting this registration cycle, members who register for small capacity special events will automatically be put on the waitlist. One month prior to the event, members will be randomly selected and contacted with an offer to enroll. Special events with a lottery system will be clearly marked in the catalog.
Questions? We are happy to answer any questions or concerns you may have about these changes. Please see an Osher staff member or contact us at (208) 426-6554 or
osher@boisestate.edu.
Just a reminder: Registration
opens on December 3 and
remains open throughout the semester. We invite you to check back frequently to register for additional offerings.
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Spring 2020 Catalogs Mailed:
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Can’t wait to find it in your mailbox? The online catalog will be posted to our website,
boisestate.edu/osher, on this date. Catalogs will also be available in the Osher office.
Paper Registration Forms Accepted:
Monday, December 2, 2019
Paper registration forms will be accepted starting on Monday, December 2, and will be date and time stamped in the order they are received. We will begin processing paper forms in the same order on December 3.
Online Registration Opens:
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
Registration will open the morning of December 3. Wake up, brew a cup of coffee, and choose your favorite classes!
Phone Registration Opens:
Thursday, December 5, 2019
Phone registration will open on Thursday, December 5. To phone-in your registration, please call Customer Services at (208) 426-1709.
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Have you moved or changed your email address? Make sure you receive the new catalog and important emails by updating your information.
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Osher members,
I continue to be amazed at the generosity of Osher members. On September 12, Osher members participated in Boise State University’s second annual Bronco Giving Day, contributing $6,485 to the Osher Excellence Fund. The Excellence Fund provides ongoing and committed support for great programming and the highest standards of operation of our Institute. On behalf of our staff and Advisory Board, thank you from the bottoms of our hearts. We expect great things and they continue to happen.
The Osher Institute also continues to provide donations to Boise State’s campus food pantry and your generosity has kept the shelves stocked to support students during the first month of fall classes. We deliver donated items to the campus food pantry every other Friday and your help would be appreciated.
We’re looking for a few volunteers to help us make the delivery
; contact the Osher office at (208) 426-6554 or
osher@boisestate.edu
to let us know if you can help.
I hope you will take a little time to complete an evaluation of each program that you attend this fall. Your feedback helps determine how we are doing in finding interesting speakers and topics. Please share what you enjoyed about a program as well as any suggestions for future presentations.
Please join me for my next Casual Coffee session on Tuesday, October 22, from 12-1 p.m.
to discuss Spring Registration procedures and timeline. Bring any other questions or suggestions. As always, we’ll provide some great baked treats to enjoy with coffee.
Dana Thorp Patterson, Director
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Campus Food Pantry: Protein Power Month
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Thank you for enthusiastic support of the campus food pantry! We are blown away by your support for current Boise State students.
This month's theme is "Protein Power Month." We encourage you to bring any non-perishable protein items to share with students. Not sure what to get? Here are a few ideas:
Protein bars | Jerky | Canned tuna | Canned chicken
Trail mix | Almond butter | Canned chili | Fruit and nut bars
Mixed nuts | Shelf-stable protein shakes | Peanut butter
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Do you enjoy playing piano and sharing music with others? Osher member Bill Donovan
is considering a new Piano Players Special Interest Group (SIG) for those who would like
to practice performing piano in front of others. All are welcome; beginners and advanced
players alike. This casual group would meet once a month to play piano and share what
they've been practicing.
A planning meeting to assess interest and decide how this group could best function will
take place on
Monday, October 7, from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Yanke building. If you
are interested in attending the meeting or would like to add your name to the mailing list,
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Travel With Us to Oaxaca, Mexico
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We are excited to partner with Travel Fever Tours for, "
Culture, Crafts, and Cuisine in Oaxaca, Mexico
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Oaxaca, recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage site, is a magical city with excellent museums and galleries, striking examples of Spanish colonial architecture, fabulous restaurants, traditional markets and colorful festivals. It’s a place where you can experience all periods of Mexican history, from the pre-Columbian and colonial eras to contemporary times. Join us on this cultural tour of Oaxaca and v
isit museums, galleries, archaeological sites, craft villages, and traditional public markets.
Dates:
February 5-16, 2020
Program Price:
Double Occupancy: $2,700
Single Occupancy: $3,150
Capacity: 24 members
For those interested in learning more about this trip, an informational session will be held on
Friday, October 18, at 1:30 p.m. in the Yanke building. Please contact the Osher office at (208) 426-6554 or
osher@boisestate.edu if you would like to attend.
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Thank You, September Volunteers
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Thank you to the following members who served as greeters during the month of September:
Karen Barnard Martz,
Janet Davis,
Mark and
Cindy Eubank,
Sharon DeLong,
Kathy Yochum,
Sally Sherman,
Ed Bracht,
Steve and
Pam Ahrens,
Steve Fields,
Paul Werner,
Deanna Combs,
Dennis Hayzlett,
Susie Fisher,
Ann McClanahan,
Winston Stokes,
Allie Gooding,
Ron and
Karen Hodge,
Bobbie Johnson,
Dinah Sours,
Elizabeth Greene,
Gary Wyke,
Pam Brewer,
Rick Ogle,
Marge Butterfield,
Michael and
Sharon Bixby,
Zoe Strite,
Rainey Pieters,
Kathy Haze,
Sharon Abramsohn,
Mickey Vogt,
Muriel Kronowitz,
Bill Wortman, and
Brent and
Nancy Fricke.
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Offerings Still Available
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Every month, Osher News highlights offerings that still have space available for members to enroll. The following offerings take place during the month of October.
Please note:
Not everything fills up when registration opens—
11 out of our 27 offerings in October s
till have space available! Visit the
Osher Registration Website
to check the status of our remaining fall semester offerings.
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The Mammals! | Dr. Eric Yensen
Tue., Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, 10 a.m.-noon | Cost: $55
The Makings of an Orchestral Performance | Jennifer Drake
Tue., Oct. 1 and 8, 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Cost: $30
Billy Wilder: Nobody's Perfect | Lance Thompson
Wed., Oct. 2, 9, and 16, 1:30-3:30 p.m. | Cost: $35
The Mexican Muralists | Dario Bollacasa
Thu., Oct. 3, 10, and 17, 10 a.m.-noon | Cost: $35
A Brief History of Science: Gravity Edition | Chuck Folkner
Thu., Oct. 3 and 10, 1:30-3:30 p.m. | Cost: $25
Boise River Enhancement Network | Dr. Roger Rosentreter
Fri., Oct. 4, 11, and 18, 10 a.m.-noon | Cost: $35
GMOs: Technology, Regulation, Utilization, and Controversy | Sharie Fitzpatrick
Thu., Oct. 17, 24, 31, and Nov. 7, 1:30-3:30 p.m. | Cost: $35
Connecting Computer Science Principles and Music | Dr. Amit Jain
Fri., Oct. 21, 1:30-3:30 p.m. | Cost: Included with Membership
Fantastical Places in Myth and Folklore | Tracey Kindall
Wed., Oct. 23, 30, Nov. 6, and 13, 1:30-3:30 p.m. | Cost: $45
The Big Band Era: Lecture Two | Eric Collett
Fri., Oct. 25, 1:30-3:30 p.m. | Cost: Included with membership
Dry Creek Experimental Watershed: A Boise Resource | Dr. Jim McNamara
Mon., Oct. 28, 1:30-3:30 p.m. | Cost: Included with membership
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You can also register by calling Customer Services at (208) 426-1709.
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Perfume/Cologne
Many members have sensitive respiratory systems which can be exacerbated by strong odors. Please keep these members in mind and avoid wearing strong perfume or cologne.
Cell Phones
Silence your cell phone before class begins. Please do not take photos of the presenters' slides; if the presenter is willing to share them, we will email the presentation to everyone who is enrolled.
If you need to take a phone call, please move to the lobby or courtyard to respect your privacy and reduce distractions to your fellow classmates—the hallways near the classroom significantly amplify sound.
Classroom Temperature
Boise State University follows state-mandated temperature settings as set by the Governor's office and has programmed set points for heating and cooling. In the case of our large classroom, we realize that the sudden influx of 200 members at once can drive the room temperature up. However, the system is not designed for a "quick cool" mode to bring the temperature down.
Please consider dressing in layers when coming to class. Heating vents are located underneath the windows along the back wall.
Coat Rack
As autumn progresses, more coats will be making an appearance in the classroom. Please help us keep the aisles and rows clear by using the coat rack, located in the servery on the east side of the large classroom.
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Free Community Opportunities on Campus
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The Investiture of Dr. Marlene Tromp will mark the pinnacle of Inauguration Week events. Community members are invited to join us as we celebrate and formally introduce Boise State’s seventh president on
Thursday, October 3, at 2 p.m.
in the Morrison Center. Doors open at 1 p.m. Business attire is recommended.
Free parking will be available in the Morrison Center lot and the Brady Garage.
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Following Dr. Tromp's investiture ceremony, community members are invited to attend the Center for the Visual Art's ribbon-cutting ceremony on
Thursday, October 3, at 5 p.m.
An open house and building tours will follow the short program.
Free parking will be available in the Morrison Center lot and the Brady Garage.
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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: Ben Simko
| Cindy Anson | Ralph Bild | Russ Centanni | Carol Delaney | Bae Emilson
Chuck Folkner | Susan Gibson | Dennis Hall | Merilee Marsh | Mike Merz
Celeste Miller | Virginia Rivers | Nancy Roehrkasse
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Osher Institute Staff
Director:
Dana Thorp Patterson |
Program Coordinator:
Jamie Lundergreen
Assistant Program Coordinator:
Holly Goldgrabe
Student Office Assistant:
Makayla Muilenburg
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