In This Issue: Travel Fever Trip Information | Osher Programs in the Spotlight | March Social Hour | Bronco Giving Day | Planetary Science Conference | Free March Events | Stanford Center for Longevity | Campus Food Pantry Donations | Spring Break and Daylight Savings Time
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Travel Fever Trip Information |
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The Osher Northern Spain trip with Travel Fever Tours is now open for registration! Participants will explore Bilbao, Pamplona, and Lekeitio while sampling Basque cuisine, learning about current culture in the Basque region, and meeting and interacting with Basque citizens.
Tour dates are September 19-29, 2022, with a maximum group size of 16 for the trip.
Click here for more information and to register. This trip is expected to fill quickly, so be sure to book your spot today!
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Osher Programs in the Spotlight |
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Sustainability and Peace Challenges for Rohingya Refugees
Presenter: Dr. Saleh Ahmed, Assistant Professor, School of Public Service, Boise State University
Dates and times: Mon., Apr. 11, 18, and 25, 10:00 a.m.-noon
Cost: $35
"Our" Jane: Jane Austen's Life, Work, and Afterlife
Presenter: Dr. Ann Campbell, Professor of English, Boise State University
Dates and times: Thu., Apr. 14, 21, and 28, 10:00 a.m.-noon
Cost: $35
University of Idaho's WWAMI Medical Education Program (Livestream/Recorded Only)
Presenter: Dr. Jeff Seegmiller, Director, Idaho WWAMI
Date and time: Wed., Apr. 20, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Cost: Included with membership
Beyond the Hero's Journey
Presenter: Tracey Kindall, history teacher, The North Fork School
Dates and times: Mon., Apr. 25, May 2, 9, and 16, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Cost: $45
If you have any questions about your registration, please contact Customer Services at (208) 426-1709.
As a reminder, most Osher programs this semester have in-person seating available. Facial coverings are required inside the Yanke Building at all times,
regardless of vaccination status.
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Join us at our monthly Social Hours during the Spring semester! They are a great way to stay connected, engage with other Osher members, hear from guest speakers, and get updates on Osher programs and activities.
Meetings will be held in a hybrid format on Zoom and in the Osher 207 classroom, which means you can attend either in person or from your living room!
The next Social Hour will be held on Wed., Mar. 16, from noon to 1:00 p.m.
Our guests will be Kurt Zwolfer, Executive Director of The Cabin, and Laura Kendall, Executive Director of the Morrison Center.
A reminder for the Social Hour will be posted on the Osher Facebook page, and an email with the Zoom link to join the meeting from home will be sent to members the day before.
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Bronco Giving Day is a 36-hour campaign starting on Thursday, March 3, in support of Boise State University's students, colleges, scholarships, athletics, and programs for all members of Bronco Nation. The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute will be participating!
You are invited to engage in this event to raise funds for the Institute. The purpose of Osher's participation in Bronco Giving Day is to ensure continued delivery of high-quality programs and services to Osher members. Your donation will be specifically for the Osher Institute. Click here to donate.
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Planetary Science Conference |
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Optimizing Planetary in Situ Surface-Atmosphere Interaction (Livestream Only)
The purpose of this workshop is to foster a multi- and interdisciplinary discussion to address key gaps regarding in-situ investigations of planetary surface-atmosphere interactions. It will bring together planetary and terrestrial scientists and engineers to blend the broad thinking required for exploring other worlds with the deep knowledge of analogous Earth-based techniques. Workshop content will primarily consist of facilitated group discussions supported with overview presentations.
Facilitator: Dr. Brian Jackson, Associate Professor of Physics, Boise State University
Dates and times: Tue., June 28-Fri., July 1, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
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Fettucine Forum
Idaho's Coeur d'Alenes and the Promise and Perils of Industrial Modernity on a Western Resource Front
Dr. Bradley Snow, Teaching Professor, Department of History and Philosophy, Montana State University
Thu., Mar. 3, 6:00 p.m. MT
For more information, and to register for the Zoom link, click here. |
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First Friday Astronomy Lecture
Io's Atmosphere and Plasma Torus
Dr. Carl Schmidt, Center for Space Physics, Boston University
Fri., Mar. 4, 7:30 p.m. MT
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Literature for Lunch
Muriel Barbery, The Elegance of the Hedgehog
Fri., Mar. 18, noon MT
For more information, and to receive the Zoom link, email english@boisestate.edu.
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The Idea of Nature Lecture Series
Losing Ground: Wildfire and the Limits of Disaster
Stephanie LeMenager, Barbara and Carlisle Moore Professor of English and Professor of Environmental Studies, University of Oregon
Mon., Mar. 28, 6:00 p.m. MT , Jordan Ballroom
For more information, and to register for the Zoom link,
email ideaofnature@boisestate.edu
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Stanford Center for Longevity |
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The mission of the Stanford Center on Longevity is to accelerate and implement scientific discoveries, technological advances, behavioral practices, and social norms so that century-long lives are healthy and rewarding.
The Center's New Map of Life initiative will research and define new models for education and lifelong learning; redesign how people work; advise new policies for healthcare, housing, the environment, and financial security; and promote more intergenerational partnerships.
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Campus Food Pantry Donations |
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Thanks to everyone who donated to the Boise State Campus Food Pantry as part of the partnership with the Osher Institute and Boise State's Shared Leadership program last month! We are grateful for your generosity toward our student community.
March's donation theme is personal care. Please drop off your nonperishable items in the barrel in the Yanke building lobby or at the Pantry's location at the Campus School building, Room 103, on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, from 8:30 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m.
Here are some donation items to consider:
Shampoo and conditioner | Bar soap | Body wash | Facial Moisturizer | Body Lotion
Deodorant | Toothbrushes | Toothpaste | Floss
We are looking for volunteers to assist with delivery of donations to the Pantry on campus on March 18 and April 1. Use of your own transportation and lifting of items are required. If you are interested, please fill out the Volunteer Interest Form. |
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Spring Break and Daylight Savings Time |
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Daylight Savings Time is Saturday, March 12.
Remember to set your clocks ahead one hour!
Spring break is Monday, March 21-Friday, March 25. There will be no Osher classes during this week,
and office hours will vary.
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Our thanks for the continued support from our Community Partner and Sponsors: |
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The Osher Institute is a proud underwriter of
Boise State Public Radio.
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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 Lifelong Learning 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 programs for intellectually curious adults age 50 and over.
Support the Osher Institute here.
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Osher Institute Advisory Board
Chair: Merilee Marsh | Chair Elect: Cindy Anson | Ralph Bild | Michael Bixby
Chuck Folkner | Dennis Hall | Rod McLean | Sharon Moses
Rainey Pieters | Virginia Rivers | Chuck Robertson
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Osher Institute Staff
Director: Dana Thorp Patterson | Program Coordinator: Laura Mehlhaff
Communications Specialist: Jill Chmelko | Administrative Assistant: Jeremy Trent
Student Office Assistant: Faith Spaulding
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