“This forum was extremely educational. A huge thank you to the speakers

(Susan, Alex, Amanda), Montana Free Press, the Friday Forum committee, and OLLI!”

-Participant, Ninety Days: The 2023 Montana Legislature, OLLI at MSU May 20 Friday Forum

Jessica's Note

Over the years, OLLI presenters have shared their knowledge and experience with our members, but what about your peers? This semester's first Speaker Series event will feature eight OLLI members sharing their knowledge and interests, from volunteering as a surgeon overseas to diplomacy in the Cold War, a pitch for Saturday Night Live, and more. As a curious lifelong learner, you will certainly want to join us for this event.

OLLI Shorts: Member Perspectives is sure to delight and inspire. We invite you to bring a friend or family member to this inaugural Speaker Series event to celebrate the semester of learning ahead. No need to use your guest pass; simply reply to this newsletter with a short message to let us know who will join you so we can welcome them!

Jessica Alvarez

Program Coordinator, OLLI at MSU

PS: OLLI confirmation letters will arrive in the mail soon! Check inside for your OLLI Speaker Series Guest Passes.

September Friday Forum: Statewide Fisheries Management Plan for Montana

The Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks Statewide Fisheries Management Plan provides management direction for all state waters under the jurisdiction of MT FWP. The plan has recently been released for comment, and Mike Duncan, fisheries manager for Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks Region 3, will join us to explain the important role the plan and public comment play in managing the blue ribbon waterways throughout Montana.

Join OLLI at MSU on Friday, September 15 at noon for Duncan's discussion of the extensive scientific research that went into the plan, the development process, which included many state officials and employees, and the role of the public in the public comment process. A question and answer period will follow the presentation.

Click or tap here for more information and to register through Zoom.

Participants must register by 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 15. Upon registration confirmation, participants will receive an email with the Zoom link and instructions to join the program.

Friday Forum offers presentations and lively discussions on local and regional timely topics. Friday Forum is free and open to the public.

September Offerings

Featured September Courses

Water Resources: Ecology and Management with Bill Kleindl. Learn about the important functions and management of Montana's waterways. Tuesdays, September 26 - October 31, 10:00 a.m. - noon. Hope Lutheran Church.

Illuminating the Dark Ages: Europe 500-1000 with Bruce McNab. Learn about the evolving cultures and monarchies of an often misunderstood period. Wednesdays, September 27 - October 18, 10:00 a.m. - noon. Hope Lutheran Church.

September Speaker Series

OLLI Shorts: Member Perspectives with members like you! Monday, September 18, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Museum of the Rockies. Bring a friend!

We invite you to join us as eight selected OLLI members share their stories, experiences and knowledge in lively, informative eight-minute presentations. Curious? So were they!

• Pat Craig, "Adventures in Science: Dark Matter and Jumping Genes"
• BB Webb, "Finding Love Over 60"
• Larry Leonard, "Volunteer Plastic Surgery in Developing Countries"
• Chérie Newman, "Why Your Personal Stories Matter"
• Bobbi Geise, "Inspired by Nature"
• Marjorie Smith, "Waltzing with the Bear: My Stab at Cold War Diplomacy"
• John Elwell, "Food for Thought: Why Do We Get So Much Conflicting Information on What We Should Eat?"
• Richard Lyon, "Cruel and Unusual Punishment, Or Not? My Adventure with Saturday Night Live"

Rocket Science and the Sun with Charles Kankelborg. Monday, September 25, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Museum of the Rockies.

Follow Charles Kankelborg and his intrepid students on a journey of discovery into solar magnetic fields, million-degree plasma, and violent eruptions. Learn what it takes to conceive, build, test and fly experiments at the cutting edge of space science.

The fall 2023 speaker series is graciously sponsored by:

September How It's Made

Limited enrollment

TowHaul Friday, September 29, 10:00 - noon.

Find out how TowHaul designs, fabricates, assembles, and supports gigantic custom trailers in the Gallatin Valley.

September Preludes & Performances

Sex and Politics in Monteverdi's The Coronation of Poppea Wednesday, September 20, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Explore Ancient Roman history and its influence on early Italian Baroque opera in Intermountain Opera Bozeman's (IOB) first-ever Baroque opera production.

September OLLI Extras

MSU Underground, A Tour with Duke Elliot. Saturday, September 23, MSU Bozeman Campus. Few spaces remain in 9:00 a.m. tour, and the waitlist is open for the 10:30 a.m. tour.

How Montana Farmers Produce Quality Seed Potatoes with Nina Zidack. September 26 and 29, MSU Campus and field trip. Limited enrollment.

Helambu Documentary Film Screening with Peter Schmieding. Thursday, September 28, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Museum of the Rockies.

Learning Opportunities for Everyone - Feed your curiosity at a price that works for you!

We strive to keep member participation affordable so everyone 50 years of age and better can engage with us in lifelong learning. We also understand that program or event fees can sometimes be prohibitive. Therefore, OLLI at MSU offers financial assistance for both tuition and membership.

We are grateful to the family and friends of our late OLLI at MSU leader and consummate lifelong learner, Doug Young, for establishing the Doug Young Memorial Scholarship Fund. We encourage you to apply for membership or program tuition assistance as needed, and please encourage your neighbor or friend to do the same. Our application is quick and easy. Click or tap here to view more information or apply for financial assistance.

September Reads



OLLI at MSU offers three member exclusive book discussion groups. We are sharing the below titles to allow you time to enjoy a good cozy read and join in the discussions!

OLLI Mystery Book Discussion Group

The Cold Dish

Craig Johnson

October 3,

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Online via Zoom

OLLI Non-Fiction Book Discussion Group

The Gates of Europe: A History of Ukraine

Serhii Plokhy

September 18,

1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

Online via Zoom

OLLI at MSU Book Discussion Group

Kafka on the Shore

Haruki Murakami

October 2,

3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Face-to-face

Hope Lutheran Church

OLLI Tips and Tricks

Have you noticed the "Enroll Someone Else" button on all the OLLI course listings and the registration page? You can log into your own account, but create a registration for someone else, like a spouse, family member, or friend. Please note that when you click the "Enroll Someone Else" button, everything in your enrollment cart will transfer to that person. For the best results, complete enrollment for each person, one at a time. You can also call the OLLI office for help!

We hope you enjoy the selection of items we have chosen for this edition. Everything in this email will be archived on the Newsletter Archive page of our website.