In This Issue: Honoring Our Veterans | Spotlight on Members: Cindy and Rob Anson | Presenter Spotlight: Dr. Tom Weingartner | Osher Programs in the Spotlight | Spring 2024 Catalog Preview | Thank You, St. Luke's! | Casual Coffee Social Update | SIGs in the News | Volunteer Drawing Winner | Support Your Osher Institute | Save the Date: December 13 | Upcoming Partnership and Community Events | Campus Food Pantry Donations | Daylight Savings Time and Thanksgiving Break

On Veterans Day, November 11, the Osher Institute expresses our gratitude and honors the bravery and sacrifices of the men and women who have served our country.

This month's Osher Members Spotlight shines on Cindy and Rob Anson.

Cindy has been an Osher member since 2017, when she received her membership as a retirement gift from her colleagues at Boise State. She enjoys primarily history and public policy classes. Her most memorable class was Introduction to Materials Science with Dr. Amy Moll, which allowed her to learn about a topic outside of her knowledge base. "Thank heavens there were no quizzes to see what we retained!" Cindy says.

She has traveled independently and with the Road Scholar program, and participated in the Osher trip to the Basque country in fall 2022. Her hobbies include walking for exercise and rewarding herself with a good mystery novel. Cindy says serving on the Osher Advisory Board has been a great way to connect with other members and the Osher staff. Attending the Osher National Conference with Director Dana Thorp-Patterson last month was a highlight.

Rob joined Cindy as an Osher member in 2017. He loves classes on international relations, politics, history, science, and technology. Some classes that have stuck with him are those taught by Dr. David Adler that have intersected with unfolding events directly affecting our democracy; Dr. Richard Bell's programs on slavery and revolutionary figures; Dr. Jill Gill's class on the Lost Cause Myth; and Dr. Nancy Napier's class on Vietnam.

Rob's hobbies include pickleball, tennis, hiking, and skiing, and he loves to travel. One of his favorite excursions was the Osher trip to the Basque country with Cindy. He says that it "really tied so many things together. The Boise Basque connection was relayed by a number of people whose lives were shaped by it. The deep repercussions of the Franco regime's impact on culture, politics, education, and community continue to this day. [We were] caught up in a Pamplona festival day, overflowing with joyous people constantly in movement. What a trip!"

The Osher Institute is fortunate to have a wealth of talented presenters from Idaho and across the country. This month, we spotlight Dr. Tom Weingartner.

Dr. Weingartner will be presenting his lecture Ocean Acidification, on Wednesday, November 15, from

1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. He received his BS in Biology from Cornell University, his MS in Physical Oceanography from the University of Alaska, and his PhD in Physical Oceanography from North Carolina State University. His three children are dispersed among Corvallis, OR; Fairbanks, AK; and Madrid, Spain; and the family enjoys engaging with different cultures and sharing their experiences with one another.

Dr. Weingartner loves teaching topics on how the ocean works both as a part of the climate system and its role in supporting marine ecosystems. His formal teaching experience included the Fundamentals of Physical Oceanography, Waves in the Ocean and Atmosphere, and the fluid dynamics of continental shelf systems. "There is never a dull moment when studying the ocean," he says. He enjoys teaching Osher courses as a fun challenge because "they attract very curious people who are passionate about learning. So the lecturer has to work hard to make sure they spent their precious time well. It is a fantastic feeling when you know that somebody walked out of a lecture knowing something new about our Earth and being awed by it."

Edith Wharton's Library (Livestream/Recorded Only)

Presenters: Anne Schuyler, Director of Visitor Services, The Mount, and Nynke Dorhout, Librarian

Date and time: Tue., Nov. 7, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Cost: Included with membership

The Osher classroom will be open for viewing the lecture.

Progress in Vaccine Development

Presenter: Dr. Laura Jenski, retired professor and former Vice President for Research, University of South Dakota

Dates and times: Thu., Nov. 9 and 16, 1:30-3:0 p.m.

Cost: $25

The Fentanyl Crisis (In Person Only)

Presenter: Mike Miraglia, Detective, Violent Crimes Unit, Boise Police Department

Date and time: Sat., Nov. 11, 10:00 a.m.-noon

Cost: Included with membership

Biomedical Applications of Liposomes for Therapy

Presenter: Dr. Daniel Fologea, Professor of Physics and Biophysics, Boise State University, and 2022 Osher Faculty Grant recipient

Date and time: Mon., Nov. 13, 10:00 a.m.-noon

Cost: Included with membership

18th Century Dance and the Baroque Violin (In Person Only)

Presenter: Julie Andrijeski, performer, scholar, and teacher of historical music and dance

Date and time: Mon., Nov. 13, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Cost: Included with membership

Seats are still available for these programs! For more information, and to register, visit the

the Log In/Register Online page, or call Customer Services at (208) 426-1709.

The Osher Spring 2024 catalog is in production!

Here is a sneak peak of some of the

exciting programs coming your way.

• Short courses include The Colonial Art of South-Central Mexico, First Amendment Freedoms and Restrictions, Water Birds of Idaho, The Four Basic Questions of Philosophy, and The Story of the Cosmos.
• Lectures include Inside the Boise Airport, The Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence, Cryptocurrencies and the Future of Money, The Armenian Genocide of 1915, and The Role of Arts in Our Community.
• Special Events include Idaho Babe Documentary Screening, Meet the Author: Heather Lende, Student Union Art Collection Tour, and Osher Spring Picnic.
• Popular Osher presenter Dr. Richard Bell will join us in person for a short course and a lecture in April!

Our thanks to the Osher Curriculum Committees for their work in finding presenters and topics for the next season of high-quality programming.

We are proud to have St. Luke's Health System as a long-time sponsor of the Osher Institute. Their vision is to be the community's trusted partner in providing exceptional, patient-centered care and to embody the acronym iCARE: integrity, compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence.

The Craft Beer Buds SIG has been busy learning the ins and outs of beer brewing this semester! They've taken tours of Mill 95 and Obendorf Hop Farm, and they've sampled the wares from local breweries such as Bear Island Brewing, Boise Brewing, and White Dog Brewing. Their last meetings for the fall will be on November 9 and December 7.

The Personal Writing SIG welcomes the opportunity to share selected works of its members. This month's featured writing is from SIG member Bob Fontaine.

Bob's background is in education where he served as a teacher, principal, superintendent, and Human Resources Director for 42 years in public and Catholic education. He serves on the Osher Advisory Board, Track Four Curriculum Committee, and facilitates with his wife, Toni, the (Mostly) Foreign Films at The Flicks SIG. Bob initiated his Osher Institute activities with the Personal Writing SIG. It has served as an inspiration to reflect upon and write about the memories of his life experiences which he plans to pass on to his family. His two works are about his early childhood years in McCall, ID.

You can read Bob's essays Rock Flat and A Precious Gift on the Osher on Demand page of the Osher website.

Congratulations to Osher volunteer Elaine Mayo, the September winner of a gift card to Zero Six Coffee Fix. A new winner will be drawn each month, and the prizes will vary. To be eligible, members must be an active Osher volunteer during the month of the drawing. One entry per month, please.

If you are a current volunteer, you can fill out the entry form located at the Volunteer Corner in the Osher office. If you would like to become a volunteer, please fill out the Volunteer Interest Form.

Come celebrate the holiday season and the end of the semester with us at our Osher Holiday Open House on Wednesday, December 13, between 3:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. at the Yanke building! Mingle with members and enjoy refreshments and a buffet while listening to live musicians.

This event is free, but registration is required. To register, visit the Log In/Register Online page, or call Customer Services at (208) 426-1709.

Artist Reception - Shane Sato

"The Go For Broke Spirit: Portraits of Legacy"

Thursday, November 2, 6:00 p.m.

Boise State Albertsons Library

For more information, visit the Albertsons Library site.

Shane Sato and General David Bramlett will present their Osher Institute lecture, 442nd Regimental Combat Team, on Thursday, November 2, at 1:30 p.m. at the Yanke building and livestream via Zoom.

First Friday Astronomy Lecture

"Dark Energy and the Runaway Universe"

Friday, November 3, 7:30 p.m.

Boise State University, Education Building, Room 112 and via Zoom

Dr. Alex Filippenko, Richard and Rhoda Goldman Distinguished Professor, University of California, Berkeley

To join via Zoom, visit the First Friday Astronomy YouTube page.

Boise State University Brandt Foundation Lecture

"Free to Grow"

John H. Cochrane

Monday, November 6, 7:00 p.m.

Boise State Student Union Jordan Ballroom

For more information, visit the Brandt Foundation site.

The Alturas Institute Presents: Constitutional Conversations

Tuesday, November 14, 4:00 p.m.

Yanke Research Park, Room 207

Join us for an evening with Dr. David Adler to discuss current events. Although hosted by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, this is NOT an Osher program. This event is free and open to the public; no registration is required. Doors will open at 3:50 p.m.

City Club of Boise Tour

Ada County Sheriff's Office 911 Emergency

Dispatch Center

Tuesday, November 14, 6:30 p.m.

945 E. Pine Ave., Meridian

To register, visit the City Club of Boise site.

Martin-Hindrichs Lit for Lunch Discussion Series

Lolly Willowes by Sylvia Townsend Warner

Friday, November 17, noon-1:00 p.m.

Yanke Research Park, Room 207

Ann Campbell, Professor of English, Boise State University

Sponsored and hosted by the Osher Institute

Free and open to the public, no registration necessary

Non-Osher members may purchase a $5 parking permit for the Yanke building at the Osher office that is good for all Lit for Lunch sessions through May 2024.

We need your help this month to fill the donation bin for the Boise State Campus Food Pantry! Your generosity will help Boise State students in need during the holidays. You may drop off your nonperishable items anytime during office hours.

The theme for November is: Thanksgiving Bounty

Some donation suggestions:

Boxed stuffing | Canned gravy | Instant mashed potatoes | Turkey jerky

Canned cranberry sauce | Dried beans and lentils

The Pantry is in need of volunteers on Tuesday through Friday to assist them with smaller deliveries, restocking, and completing routine tasks. If you are interested, you may fill out the Campus Food Pantry Volunteer Form.

For more information, visit the Campus Food Pantry website.

Remember to turn your clocks back one hour on Saturday night, November 4,

for Daylight Savings Time!

The Osher Institute will be closed for the Thanksgiving break on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday,

November 22, 23, and 24.

We wish everyone a warm, relaxing, and happy Thanksgiving full of good food, great company, and happiness!

Our thanks for the continued support from our Community Sponsors and Partners:

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 designed for intellectually curious adults age 50 and over.



Support the Osher Institute here.

Osher Institute Advisory Board

Chair: Cindy Anson | Chair Elect: Bae Emilson | Tom Baerwald | Michael Bixby

Chuck Folkner | Bob Fontaine | Dennis Hall | Rod McLean | Sharon Moses

Rainey Pieters | Dr. Chuck Robertson | Diane Ronayne

Osher Institute Staff

Director: Dana Thorp-Patterson | Assistant Director: Laura Mehlhaff

Senior Communications Specialist: Jill Chmelko

Administrative Assistant II: Cherie Ellingson

Student Office Assistant: Priscilla Gallardo