Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Southern Maine

Join us as we explore new dimensions in life!

SAGE is an eight-week lecture series presented by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Southern Maine. SAGE offers a dynamic approach to learning in history, science, the arts, and current events.

WHEN

Tuesday mornings

September 13 – November 1, 2022

9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

WHERE

Online through Zoom

INDIVIDUAL LECTURES

Members of the public may attend individual lectures for $10 each.

OLLI MEMBERS ONLY

OLLI members may pre-register for the entire series for just $50 (That’s eight lectures for the price of five!).

HOW TO REGISTER

There are three easy ways to register beginning August 17, 2022:

• Register online. Visit our website at usm.maine.edu/olli/online-registration.
• Register by phone. Call the OLLI office at 207-780-4406.
• Register by mail. Complete the registration form located in the Fall 2022 catalog. (Also available online.)

ZOOM LINK

Participants will be emailed the Zoom link on the Monday before each lecture. Please register early to ensure you receive the link promptly.

September 13 | 9:30 a.m.

DR. JOHN DEVLIN

Doctors Without Borders

Hear the personal journey of a non-communicable

disease advisor in this troubled region and

the long-term involvement of MSF (Médecins

Sans Frontières).

September 20 | 9:30 a.m.

IDELLA GLENN, PhD

Vice President of USM Equity, Inclusion, & Community Impact

We will explore the language of gender identity, gender expression, sex, and sexual orientation and how the use of pronouns is helping to create a more inclusive community for all.

September 27 | 9:30 a.m.

GEORGES BUDAGA MAKOKO

Publisher of Amjambo Africa

This talk will discuss the challenges faced by asylum seekers and immigrants as they go through relocating and resettling in Maine communities.

October 4 | 9:30 a.m.

RYAN FECTEAU

Maine Speaker of the House of Representatives

Speaker Fecteau will discuss the findings of the bipartisan commission, and the recommendations proposed in his housing reform bill to address the lack of available and affordable housing that impacts so many Mainers.

October 11 | 9:30 a.m.

DANIELLE D’AURIA

Wildlife Biologist, Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

From citizen scientists to cutting-edge technology, Danielle will share the work of the Heron Observation Network in understanding this developing concern.

October 18 | 9:30 a.m.

MICHAEL CONNOLLY, PhD

Author & Retired Professor, Saint Joseph’s College

The life of Irish immigrants living in Portland during the turn of the 20th century comes to life thanks to years of research and shared family stories.

October 25 | 9:30 a.m.

MARY HAYNES-RODGERS, LCSW

Executive Director, Shalom House, Inc.

JILL SILANDER

Development Director, Shalom House, Inc.

Shalom House has worked diligently to address the needs of Maine’s mentally ill, pondering, “Where do we go from here?”

November 1 | 9:30 a.m.

BILL MCKIBBEN

Author, Educator, Activist, Founder of The Third Act

A global grassroots climate campaign, a movement for people over the age of 60 because now is our time.

Contact Us

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

PO Box 9300

Portland ME 04104

olliatusm@maine.edu

207-780-4406