In this Issue:
Registration Timeline and Changes | Get Involved with the Osher Institute | New Lecture with Dr. David Adler | A Note From the Director | Welcome, Jeremy Trent! | Meet Our New Advisory Board Member | Happy Thanksgiving | Thank You, October Volunteers | Travel With Us! | Offerings Still Available | Volunteer Opportunity
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Registration Timeline and Changes
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Spring 2020 Catalogs Mailed
Wednesday, November 20
Can’t wait to find it in your mailbox? The online catalog will be posted to our website,
boisestate.edu/osher, on November 20. Catalogs will also be available in the Osher office for pick-up on this date.
Spring 2020 Memberships Available
Monday, November 25
Spring memberships will be available for purchase on November 25. Visit the
Osher Registration Website or call Customer Services at (208) 426-1709 to renew your membership.
Paper Registration Forms Accepted
Monday, December 2
To be in compliance with Boise State University policy, 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
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
Phone registration will open on Thursday, December 5. To phone-in your registration, please call Customer Services at (208) 426-1709.
Don't forget! There's a 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.
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Get Involved with the Osher Institute
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Casual Coffee with Director Dana Thorp Patterson
Join Director Dana Thorp Patterson on
Tuesday, November 12, from 12-1 p.m. for the last Casual Coffee session before registration opens! Learn more about the new changes coming to this registration cycle and get your questions answered. Coffee and freshly baked treats will be provided.
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Toys for Tots
This year, we are proud to partner with our colleagues from the Extended Studies Military Programs to support Toys for Tots. Join us throughout the month of November as we collect unwrapped toys, games, and other child-friendly items for children around the region.
Please note:
We are unable to accept monetary donations.
A member of the United States Marine Corps will be at the Yanke building on
Friday, November 15, from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. to help gather donations. Please consider stopping by, dropping off a toy, and thanking a Marine for their service.
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Campus Food Pantry: Personal Care Month
Thank you for your continued support of the campus food pantry! As we near the end of the semester, we know students are working hard to make ends meet.
This month's theme is "Personal Care Month." We encourage you to bring unopened personal care items including:
Toilet paper | Deodorant | Shampoo and conditioner | Face wash | Laundry detergent Feminine hygiene products | Toothpaste | Floss | Razors | Shaving cream | Soap
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New Lecture with Dr. David Adler
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We are pleased to announce that Dr. David Adler will present a newly-added lecture, "President Trump and the Law of Impeachment."
Due to the enthusiastic response to an email blast sent at the end of October, we have added a repeat lecture to better a
ccommodate our members. While we have worked to fill this repeat lecture from members on the waitlist for Dr. Adler's original offering, there are still a few seats available for members to enroll.
President Trump and the Law of Impeachment: Lecture Two
Within the context of history and law, this lecture will examine the House of Representatives’ impeachment inquiry into allegations that President Trump has committed impeachable offenses. We will review the Framers’ motivation for creating the Impeachment Clause and what acts they believed might warrant impeachment followed by a historical review of the exercise of the power as wielded against U.S. Presidents Andrew Johnson, Richard Nixon, and Bill Clinton. The accusations against President Trump will be analyzed, as well as the possibility of impeaching him, the question of whether the Senate would convict and remove him from office and, finally, the impact of these considerations and actions on the United States and our Constitutional Democracy.
Presenter
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Dr. David Adler
, president, Alturas Institute
Date and time
: Fri., Nov. 15, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Cost
: $25
If this repeat lecture fills, we encourage you to add your name to the waitlist. To register, visit the
Osher Registration Website or call Customer Services at (208) 426-1709.
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You may have noticed check-in tables stationed in front of the classroom before some of our larger lectures. Collecting attendance data is one way we can begin to
address some of the issues members have shared with us: full classes, long waitlists, and empty seats in lectures that are identified as "full." While we typically have some cancellations prior to our one-time lectures, we have also noticed a significant number of empty seats in a class that, in our registration system, shows as full.
What can be done about that, you ask? One great way to support your Institute and your fellow members is to
let us know if you cannot attend a lecture
and do so as far in advance as you can—ideally one week before the start date. This provides us adequate time to contact waitlisted members and offer your seat to someone else. We will continue to do our best on this issue!
Dana Thorp Patterson, Director
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We are pleased to announce the addition of Jeremy Trent as our new part-time Administrative Assistant. Jeremy will start on November 11.
Born and raised in Boise, Jeremy recently graduated from the University of Idaho where he majored in Political Science and minored in International Studies. In his free time, Jeremy loves walks along the Greenbelt with his dog, Misty, and is an avid music listener who's a regular concert-goer in the Boise music scene. He also loves to travel and experience world cultures, and looks forward to someday visiting Southeast Asia.
We are thrilled to have Jeremy join the Osher Institute team! Special thanks to our Advisory Board chair
Ben Simko
and Customer Services team member
Debi Carpenter
for joining us in the interview process.
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Meet Our New Advisory Board Member
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Sharon Moses
pursued her professional career in and around Washington, DC. She logged many miles walking the halls of federal government agencies, selling and conducting management training programs for Xerox Learning Systems. After completing her MBA she moved into financial services, first for U.S. Leasing and then with AT&T Capital. There she continued to work with federal agencies, providing financing for large computer and telecommunications purchases. At AT&T Capital she managed a group dedicated to federal marketing, contracting, and billing.
The sale of the company in 1996 afforded Sharon and her family the opportunity to leave the urban east for a more relaxed lifestyle in Boise. Here she quickly took up tennis and enjoyed a life of leisure before eventually returning to work in the mortgage and commercial lending field, finally retiring from U.S. Bank. Sharon is frequently found on the tennis courts, but also likes to hike, play bridge, attend cultural performances, and read a good book.
Sharon and her husband George participated in the early days of the Renaissance Institute, the predecessor to the Osher Institute. Both attend Osher classes and lectures across a broad spectrum of subjects. She looks forward to contributing to the continued success of Osher.
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As we begin to wind down 2019, we want to take a moment to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving. We are thankful for our members and the privilege to help serve in your quest for lifelong learning!
To celebrate the holiday,
the Osher office will be closed starting at noon on Wednesday, November 27. Our office will re-open the morning of Monday, December 2.
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Thank You, October Volunteers
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There would be no Osher Institute without our wonderful volunteers! We are thankful for the following members who gave their time during the month of October:
Walt and
Mary Thode,
Paul and
Chris Werner,
Pam Ahrens,
Karen Barnard Martz,
Elizabeth Greene,
Gary Wyke,
Dianne Crowe,
Rainey Pieters,
Mark Eubank,
Winston Stokes,
Janet Davis,
Bobbie Johnson,
Jacquie Ausmus,
Linda Butler,
Stephanie Miller,
Ed Bracht,
Mary Lou Taylor,
Sharon DeLong,
Sally Sherman,
Rick Ogle,
Zoe Strite,
Muriel Kronowitz,
Mickey Vogt,
Alberta Woodall,
Susie Fisher,
Genie Austin-Calkins,
Kathy Yochum,
Kathy Haze,
Ann McClanahan,
Marge Butterfield,
Steve Cox,
Pam Brewer,
Dennis Hayzlett, and
Steve Fields for serving as greeters.
Jim and
Chris Mariman,
Mark and
Cindy Eubank,
Walt and
Mary Thode,
Rick Ogle,
Catherine Fitch,
Lorraine Parham,
Mary Schilling,
Bae Emilson,
Sheri Robison,
Ivalou O'Dell for helping with check-ins before class.
Brian and
Ellen King and
Joni Reget for delivering donations to the campus food pantry.
Bill Young and
Dennis Hynes for helping with the Hiking SIG this semester.
Special thanks to
Walt Thode
,
Merilee Marsh
, and
Barbara Olic-Hamilton
for proofreading and editing the new spring catalog. We couldn't do it without you!
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We are excited to partner with Travel Fever Tours for,
"Culture, Crafts, and Cuisine in Oaxaca, Mexico."
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 visit 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
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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 November and December.
Please note:
Not everything fills up when registration opens
—9 offerings in November and December still have space available! Visit the
Osher Registration Website
to check the status of our remaining fall semester offerings.
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40 Years of HIV/AIDS: From Life Ending to Life Changing
| Clay Roscoe, MD
Fri., Nov. 1, 1:30-3:30 p.m. | Cost: Included with membership
The Lieutenant Nun
: A Performance
| Dr. Mac Test
Sat., Nov. 2, 1:30-3:30 p.m. | Cost: $25
A Journey Down the Snake: Understanding Idaho's Great River
| Will Whelan, JD
Mon., Nov. 4, 11, 18, and 25, 10 a.m.-noon | Cost: $45
The Geopolitical Importance of Ukraine
| Connie Collins
Tue., Nov. 5, 12, 19, and 26, 10 a.m.-noon | Cost: $45
Medieval Manuscript Culture
| Dr. Elizabeth Hunt
Thu., Nov. 7, 14, and 21, 1:30-3:30 p.m. | Cost: $35
The Case for Contemporary Theater
| Jessica Ires Morris and Ben Burdick
Mon., Nov. 18, 25, and Dec. 2, 1:30-3:30 p.m. | Cost: $35
Beethoven String Quartet Cycle: Performance Two
Sat., Nov. 23, 1:30-3:30 p.m. | Cost: $25
The Greatest Turning Points in Human History: Course Two
| Ralph Bild
Thu. and Fri., Dec. 5, 6, 12, and 13, 10 a.m.-noon | Cost: $45
2019 Winter Celebration
Wed., Dec. 11, 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Cost: Included with membership
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Visit the
Osher Registration Website to read the offering descriptions and register online. You can also register by calling Customer Services at (208) 426-1709.
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The Idaho Council for Economic Education is seeking volunteers for International Economic Summit events at Boise State University. Each Summit is a day-long event where teams of high school students represent the countries of the world. They compete to raise the standard of living for their country by applying their knowledge and skills in problem-solving, international trade, finance, banking, debate, video production, and even designing creative costumes and country displays.
International Economic Summit events rely greatly on volunteers to ensure a positive experience for students and teachers. Real-life simulations require bankers, scorekeepers, facilitators, and more to create a realistic and fun event!
Three Summits will be held on the following dates:
- Friday, December 6 at the Hilton Garden Inn, Downtown Boise
- Tuesday, December 10 at the Boise State University Jordan Ballroom
- Wednesday, December 11 at the Boise State University Jordan Ballroom
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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 | Sharon Moses | Virginia Rivers | Nancy Roehrkasse
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Osher Institute Staff
Director:
Dana Thorp Patterson |
Program Coordinator:
Jamie Lundergreen
Assistant Program Coordinator:
Holly Goldgrabe |
Administrative Assistant:
Jeremy Trent
Student Office Assistant:
Makayla Muilenburg
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