In This Issue: Fall 2022 Semester | Reminder: Tuesday, August 9 | Why Support the Osher Institute? | Track Three Curriculum Committee | Casual Coffee Social Hours | August Programs | Campus Food Pantry Open House | First Friday Astronomy Lecture
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We're back, we're blended, and we're better than ever!
Here are just a few reminders as you prepare for the Fall semester.
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Renew your Osher membership and register for a slate of interesting and engaging programs! In addition, check out the Special Interest Groups (SIGs) for an added benefit of membership.
- This Fall, we have a combination of local and remote experts presenting for the Institute. While most programs will have in-person seating, a few will be offered as Livestream/Recorded Only to accommodate speakers who live out of the area. These are noted in the print and online catalog.
- Once registered for a program, you will automatically receive an email with a link to the recording after its conclusion. Visit the Browse Curriculum page for the full schedule and details of Fall programs.
- A Guest Pass is available each semester for Osher members to share a livestream lecture or course session with someone else. Contact the Osher office at osher@boisestate.edu or (208) 426-6554 to use a Guest Pass.
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Reminder: Tuesday, August 9 |
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Pick up your membership materials
and celebrate 20 years
of lifelong learning!
- Drop into Room 207 at the Yanke building at your convenience between 11:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to enjoy food and beverages while reconnecting with and meeting new friends.
- Pick up your NEW 2022-2023 membership name badge, along with an Osher parking permit and bus pass (for those interested). Be sure to wear your NEW membership badge to all classes, Special Interest Group (SIG) meetings, and other Osher activities!
- Listen to a short presentation of “All About Osher” for a brief history and overview of the Institute. (Presentation will be at 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 1:30 p.m.)
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Why Support the Osher Institute? |
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Over the past two years, your continued membership and engagement with the Institute has been truly appreciated. This year, we are asking for your support in replenishing the Osher Excellence Fund that enabled us to continue providing the very best programming possible during the challenging months.
The Excellence Fund — created by Osher members — is a way to support sustainability of the Institute. This is YOUR Institute, and your investment makes a difference. Every member is needed for this effort, but please give at your own comfort level.
Visit the Osher Make a Gift page to learn how you can give in honor of someone special, sponsor an Osher speaker, or become a sustaining member by contributing a recurring gift each month. Thank you for considering this request. Your support matters!
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Track Three Curriculum Committee |
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The Osher Institute needs YOU! Track Three Curriculum Committee volunteers are responsible for identifying topics and speakers in the field of natural sciences. These include climate, environment, and nature (animals, insects, birds, fish, etc.).
Volunteers meet four times annually for about two hours to discuss topics, ideas, and prospective speakers, and then recommend programs to be offered to the membership. This committee needs more volunteers.
If you can dedicate some time and energy to this important Osher curriculum committee, please submit the Volunteer Interest Form. Thank you!
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Casual Coffee Social Hours |
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Join Director Dana Thorp Patterson for monthly Casual Coffee Social Hours from noon to 1 p.m. at the Yanke Research Park, Room 510!
Enjoy coffee and treats while you hear updates from the Osher Institute, learn about community news from guest speakers, and reconnect with Osher members and staff. Mark your calendars!
Here are the dates and guest speakers for the Fall 2022 semester:
Tuesday, September 13: Laura Kendall, Morrison Center
Tuesday, October 11: Britt Udesen, City of Good, and Monique Smith, Learning Lab
Tuesday, November 8: Tammy Johnson, Life's Kitchen
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When It's Your Turn to Lead the Meeting (In Person Only)
Presenter: Cindy Anson, Advisory Board Chair, Osher Institute at Boise State University
Date and time: Fri., Aug. 12
10:00 a.m.-noon
Cost: Included with membership
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Urban Wildlife: How Animals Have Learned to Live Among Us
Presenter: Steve Nadeau, author and retired biologist, Idaho Fish and Game
Date and time: Mon., Aug. 15
1:30-3:30 p.m.
Cost: Included with membership
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Energy Transitions and You (Livestream/Recorded Only)
Presenter: Dr. John Gardner, Professor Emeritus of Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering, Boise State University
Dates and times: Tue., Aug. 16, 23, and 30, 10:00 a.m.-noon
Cost: $35
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Business is Changing: Where Are the Future Opportunities?
(In Person Only)
Presenter: Dr. Kirk Smith, Chair, Marketing Department, Boise State University
Date and time: Tue., Aug. 16
1:30-3:30 p.m.
Cost: Included with membership
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Plastics and What We Can Do About Them
Presenter: Dr. Scott Phillips, Professor, Micron School of Materials Science and Engineering, Boise State University
Date and time: Wed. Aug. 17
10:00 a.m.-noon
Cost: Included with membership
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The Life and Art of Pablo Neruda
Presenter: Dr. Clyde Moneyhun, Professor of Creative Writing, Boise State University
Date and time: Wed. Aug. 17
1:30-3:30 p.m.
Cost: Included with membership
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Drawing and Sketching Basics
(In Person Only)
Presenter: Gizella O'Neil, artist
Dates and times: Thu., Aug. 18 and 25 10:00 a.m.-noon
Cost: $30
Capacity: 25
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The Architecture of Arizona's Valley of the Sun (Livestream/Recorded Only)
Presenter: Pam VanderPloeg, researcher and curator, Architecture GR
Dates and times: Thu., Aug. 18 and 25 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Cost: $25
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Special Event: Offshore Outposts — Living at Remote Lighthouses (Livestream/Recorded Only)
Presenter: Ric Mixter, author and
PBS producer
Date and time: Mon., Aug. 22
10:00 a.m.-noon
Cost: $25
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Native American Music as Engaged Resistance (Livestream/Recorded Only)
Presenter: Dr. Janis Johnson, Clinical Associate Professor of English and Director of Africana Studies Program, University of Idaho
Date and time: Mon., Aug. 22
1:30-3:30 p.m.
Cost: Included with membership
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Cosmology 101
Presenter: Paul Nelson, retired Senior Engineer, DRAM Research and Development, Micron Technology
Dates and times: Wed., Aug. 24 and 31 10:00 a.m.-noon
Cost: $25
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Boise’s Climate Action Initiatives
Presenter: Steve Hubble, Climate Action Manager, City of Boise
Date and time: Wed., Aug. 24
1:30-3:30 p.m.
Cost: Included with membership
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Advancements in Arthroplasty
Presenter: S. Bradley Daines, MD, Joint Replacement Specialist and Co-Founder,
The Idaho Clinic
Date and time: Fri., Aug. 26
10:00 a.m.-noon
Cost: Included with membership
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Deep History of Population Growth in the Snake River Plain
Presenter: Dr. Erick Robinson, Assistant Professor, Department of Anthropology, and Director, Center for Applied Archaeological Science, Boise State University
Date and time: Mon., Aug. 29
1:30-3:30 p.m.
Cost: Included with membership
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Media Bias and Why Facts Matter
Presenter: Scott McIntosh, Opinion Editor, Idaho Statesman
Date and time: Tue., Aug. 30
1:30-3:30 p.m.
Cost: Included with membership
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The Stone House in the Cañon
Presenter: Dr. Stacey Guill, author
Date and time: Wed., Aug. 31
1:30-3:30 p.m.
Cost: Included with membership
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For more information and to register for any of these programs, visit the Log In/Register Online page, or contact Customer Services at 208-426-1709. |
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Campus Food Pantry Open House |
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The Boise State Campus Food Pantry invites you to an open-house style Appreciation Celebration on Wed., Aug. 10, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. to honor its valuable partners. It will be held at its location in the Campus School, Room 103, 2100 W. University Dr. If you would like to attend, please RSVP by Mon., Aug. 1.
The Osher Institute will reinstate its Campus Food Pantry donations starting this month. You may drop off your nonperishable items in the Yanke building lobby bin.
Here are some of the most requested items by students:
Grocery bags (reusable, paper, and plastic) | Peanut butter | White rice |
Fresh fruits and veggies
If you are interested in helping us drop off donations at the pantry, please fill out a Volunteer Interest Form. Thank you!
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First Friday Astronomy Lecture |
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The PERYSCOPE Project: Involving Astronomy Students in Star Formation Research
Dr. Katie Devine, Physics Professor, College of Idaho
Fri., Aug. 5, 7:30 p.m. MT
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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: Cindy Anson | Past Chair: Merilee Marsh | Ralph Bild | Michael Bixby
Bae Emilson | 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 | Senior Program Coordinator: Laura Mehlhaff
Communications Specialist: Jill Chmelko | Administrative Assistant: Cherie Ellingson
Office Assistant: Faith Spaulding
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