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1 FALL 2018 Enrichment short courses & special events specially developed for folks 50 and better. No homework. No tests. No pressure. It s just learning for the joy of it! osher.ku.edu

2 DEAR LIFELONG LEARNERS, Well, it s fall and that means it s back-to-school time and not just for kids. This fall, the Osher Institute is offering 57 courses at 25 sites in 13 cities plus seven special events. From Stalin s Russia to Star Wars, from Gothic horror to East African pop culture, and from the American cowboy to women in the military, there s bound to be something to pique your interest. Register now! Special Events Throughout the Fall Season The Bridges of Madison County (the musical) at Theatre Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra celebrates the Lied Center s 25th anniversary A centennial commemoration visit to the WWI Museum and Memorial Rethink: I am a Veteran, a Arts Center look at women in the military Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg presents her newest book, Miriam s Well Napoleon exhibit at the Nelson- Atkins Museum Canadian Brass Christmas at the Lied Center New Partners and New Places to Enjoy Osher Courses Johnson County Parks & Recreation District. The Osher Institute will inaugurate our new programming partnership with JCPRD with five courses at three new sites: Matt Ross Community Center (Overland Park), Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse (Prairie Village) and Roeland Park Community Center. KU in Leavenworth. We will offer three courses at the new KU satellite campus near Fort Leavenworth. Eudora Senior Center. Eastern Douglas County residents are now just a stone s throw from Osher courses in downtown Eudora. Three Easy Ways to Register! Online at By phone at or By completing and mailing the registration form on page 17 Friends of Osher We deeply appreciate the support from our Friends of Osher. Their generosity helps support the operations of the Osher Institute. Will you join them? For more information and a list of our donor Friends, please see pages Want to Teach an Osher Course? Perhaps you d like to be an Osher instructor. If you have an idea for an Osher course, or you would like to teach a course yourself, please contact me at jimpeters@ku.edu or call Join Us on Facebook The Osher Institute at KU is on Facebook. Join us at It s back to school so get registered today! We hope to see you soon. Jim Peters Director jimpeters@ku.edu FEES FOR OSHER INSTITUTE COURSES AND SPECIAL EVENTS Courses The Osher Institute strives to keep our fees as low as possible to help ensure more folks are able to afford them.* One course...$50 Two courses...$100 Three courses...$130 Four courses...$170 Five courses...$210 Six courses...$250 Multicourse discounts apply to a single transaction only. *Fees for residents of our retirement community partners are subsidized by their communities. Special Events Fees for special events vary and are based upon the costs to develop the events. Special event fees are NOT subsidized by the residential community partners. Alumni Association Discounts Members of the alumni associations of the University of Kansas, Kansas State University and Washburn University are eligible for a $10-per-semester discount. For more information, see page osher.ku.edu Tel or Fall 2018

3 THREE EASY WAYS TO REGISTER FOR OSHER INSTITUTE COURSES AND SPECIAL EVENTS! Register Online Visit our online Shopping Cart at Register by Phone If you would like to register by phone, please call our Contact Center at or Register by Mail Complete the registration form provided on page 17 in this catalog or visit to download the registration form. Complete the form and mail with a check or money order to: KU Professional & Continuing Education Quivira Road Overland Park, KS If you wish to use a credit card, please check the box on the registration form and our Contact Center staff will call you to get your credit card information and complete your order. For More Information If you have any questions or need assistance please the Contact Center at kupce@ku.edu or call or SPECIAL EVENTS Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis In celebration of the Lied Center s 25th Anniversary, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis will premiere a new work commissioned by the Lied Center. Each of the 15 members of the world s greatest jazz orchestra will compose one movement to capture the spirit of a beloved KU basketball tradition resulting in an unforgettable performance. Join us before the performance as Anthea Scouffas, Lied Center engagement-education director, shares a brief history of the Lied Center. Thursday, Oct. 11 Pre-performance reception 5:30 p.m. Performance 7:30 p.m. Lied Center Pavilion 1600 Stewart Dr. $65 fee includes performance and pre-performance preview and reception $25 fee for Lied Center ticket holders who wish to attend the preperformance preview and reception Refund must be requested by Oct. 4, minus a $15 administrative fee. Canadian Brass Christmas What better way to enjoy the sounds of the season than with a Canadian Brass Christmas? Now in its 47th year, the Canadian Brass has performed in virtually every major concert hall in the world, been seen by hundreds of millions of people on television and sold two million albums worldwide. Renowned for versatility and joyous performances, the awardwinning Brass has elevated the art of the brass quintet. Join us for a pre-performance dinner and Canadian Brass preview by Dr. Paul Stevens, associate dean of the KU School of Music and associate professor, horn. Sunday, Dec. 9 Pre-performance dinner 5:30 p.m. Performance 7:30 p.m. Lied Center Pavilion 1600 Stewart Dr. $75 fee includes performance and pre-performance dinner $40 fee for Lied Center ticket holders who wish to attend the preperformance preview and reception Refund must be requested by Dec. 2, minus a $15 administrative fee. Fall 2018 Tel or osher.ku.edu 3

4 SPECIAL EVENTS The Bridges of Madison County (A Musical) This adaptation of Robert James Waller s bestselling novel earned a Tony Award for Best Original Score. It s 1965 in Winterset, Iowa, where Italian war bride Francesca Johnson has been living a largely unfulfilling farm life when her husband, son and daughter leave to attend a 4-H show. Francesca s quiet weekend is upended when photographer Robert Kincaid appears asking directions to one of the county s famed covered bridges. Her well-intended hospitality to a stranger turns both their lives upside down. Thursday, Sept. 27 Pre-performance dinner 5:30 p.m. Performance 7:30 p.m. Director Jack Wright will present an exclusive preview during dinner. Theatre 4660 Bauer Farm Dr. $65 fee includes performance and pre-performance dinner. $35 fee for Theatre ticket holders who wish to attend the preperformance dinner. Refund must be requested by Sept. 18, minus a $15 administrative fee. A Centennial Visit to the WWI Museum On Nov. 11, 1918, the U.S. and its allies signed an armistice with Germany to end hostilities effective at 11 a.m. Paris time, ending the Great War. Join us as we tour the museum and hear Dr. Robert Smith, curator of the Fort Riley Museum, review the events leading to the armistice and its aftermath. Friday, Oct a.m. - Coach departs Meadowlark Hills (residents) 7:15 a.m. Depart Town Center lot 8:15 a.m. Depart Red Robbin (Topeka) 9 a.m. Depart Osher Institute 10:30 a.m. WWI Museum tour 11:30 a.m. Lunch in the Over There Café and touring on your own 1:30 p.m. Coach departs 2:30 p.m. Arrive at Osher 3 p.m. Arrive in Topeka 3:45 p.m. Arrive at Town Center 4 p.m. Arrive at Meadowlark Hills $95 fee includes transportation, presentation, tickets, tours and lunch. $70 fee includes presentation, tickets, tours and lunch (no transportation). Refund requests honored on or before Oct. 5, minus a $15 administrative fee. Arts Center Honors Women in the Military Rethink: I Am a Veteran is a performance and storytelling project centered on the lives of women veterans, their families, and friends. This project, which is designed and led by women artists, focuses on veterans who are women, sharing their first person experiences and delving into topics such as toxic masculinity, abuse, military glass ceilings, family life and sexuality. Friday, Nov. 9 Pre-performance 2:30 p.m. Reception with refreshments follows. Performance 7 p.m. Arts Center 940 New Hampshire St. $18 fee includes pre-performance, reception and performance. Refund must be requested by Nov. 2, minus a $5 administrative fee. Former U.S. Naval officer and Osher instructor Nancy Hope will offer a new course, Sisters in Arms: American Women in the Military, starting Oct. 18. See page osher.ku.edu Tel or Fall 2018

5 Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg Shares Her Newest Book, Miriam s Well Join Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg reading from her new novel Miriam s Well about mythology, history and finding our place, people and purpose. In this modern-day retelling of the Exodus, Miriam wanders the political and spiritual desert of a changing America, driven by her sense of purpose but searching for her place and her people. As she seeks the Promised Land, she shows her people, and eventually herself, how to turn the chaos and despair of our times into music, meals and miracles. The reading and discussion will be followed by a reception featuring recipes central to Miriam and other characters included in the novel. Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg, Ph.D., is the former Kansas Poet Laureate; founder of Transformative Language Arts at Goddard College, where she teaches; and author of 15 books, including four poetry collections, a memoir, several anthologies and a writing guide. Thursday, Nov p.m. Osher Institute 1515 St. Andrews Dr. $10 fee includes presentation, beverages and food made from recipes found in Caryn s book. Napoleon: Power and Splendor at the Nelson- Atkins Museum This exhibition explores the artistic, political and ideological significance of Napoleon s imperial court. It aims to recreate the ambiance and capture the spirit that prevailed in the French court during the Empire. A selection of works, many never before exhibited in North America, will reveal the power and splendor of the Imperial Household and its role in fashioning a monarchic identity for the new emperor, his family and loyal entourage. Friday, Nov a.m. Coach departs Osher Institute 10:15 a.m. Docent-led Napoleon tour 11:30 a.m. Rozzelle Court lunch and touring on your own 1:30 p.m. Coach departs 2:30 p.m. Coach arrives at Osher $95 fee includes transportation, tickets, tours and lunch. $70 fee includes, tickets, tours and lunch (no transportation). Requests for refund will be honored on or before Nov. 9, minus a $15 administrative fee. Why Is It Called the Osher Institute? In 2004, the University of Kansas received a charter from the Bernard Osher Foundation in San Francisco to establish the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at KU. The Foundation, established in 1977 by its namesake Bernard Osher, supports a network of 120 Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes across the United States to meet the needs of older learners who want to learn simply for the joy of it. Since 2007, the Foundation has awarded two $1 million endowed grants to KU Professional & Continuing Education. Bernard Osher was born in Biddeford, Maine, in 1927, and pursued a successful business career beginning with his family s hardware store in Maine and continuing at Oppenheimer & Company in New York before moving to California. There he became a founding director of World Savings, the second largest savings institution in the United States, which was sold to Wachovia Corporation in Osher purchased the fine art auction house of Butterfield & Butterfield in 1970 and oversaw its growth to become the fourth largest auction house in the world. In 1999, he sold the company to ebay. Bernard Osher is known for his philanthropy and his keen interest in lifelong learning. To learn more, visit osherfoundation.org. Fall 2018 Tel or osher.ku.edu 5

6 COURSES LAWRENCE Käthe Kollwitz, Self-Portrait The Myth and Magic of Star Wars Star Wars premiered nearly half a century ago to become a cinematic and cultural phenomenon. Hundreds of millions of people the world over, young and old, have seen episodes of this motion picture series, and have become eager consumers of its merchandise from action figures to lunch boxes. Many fans, however, are unaware of the powerful mythological themes animating the Star Wars narrative, especially those surveyed in Joseph Campbell s The Hero with a Thousand Faces. We ll embark on our own hero s journey through Campbell s work, and with the aid of excerpts from Star Wars, learn how and why this saga has had such a hold on our imaginations. Barry Crawford, Ph.D., has recently retired as professor of religious studies at Washburn University. Mondays Sept. 10, 17 & p.m. Osher Institute 1515 St. Andrews Dr. Against All Odds: Six Courageous Women Artists These women pushed the boundaries of art in media, style and subject matter. First, Georgia O Keeffe, known for her paintings of enlarged flowers, New York skyscrapers and New Mexico landscapes; and Käthe Kollwitz, a German painter, printmaker and sculptor, whose work depicts poverty and hunger. Then Frida Kahlo, the Mexican painter whose naïve folk art style explored identity, gender, class and race; and Faith Ringgold, African- American, known for her narrative quilts influenced by the people, poetry and music of Harlem. Finally, Barbara Hepworth, English painter and sculptor, whose work exemplifies Modernism; and Louise Bourgeois, French largescale sculptor, installation artist, painter and printmaker. Barbara Solberg, B.F.A., from KU, has been a working artist for more than 30 years and has taught classes in her studio, at art centers, and has presented workshops statewide. Wednesdays Sept. 12, 19 & p.m. Senior Resource Center for Douglas County Peaslee Tech 2920 Haskell Ave. Climate Change: What Is the Evidence and What Does It Mean for the Little Guy? There is near certainty among scientists that humans are affecting the climate, and not necessarily in a good way. The evidence of climate change is mounting each year. This course will review that evidence and delve into what the socioeconomic impact could be. We ll examine how climate change would impact such industries as health care, agriculture (including livestock, forestry and fisheries), energy, insurance and tourism. Also, we will explore how climate change affects different regions of the globe and how it could cause income inequities between and within countries. Dave Besson, Ph.D., KU professor of physics and astronomy, is a failed rock and roller who migrated from Ithaca, N.Y., to 15 years ago and is currently ensconced on Mt. Oread. Wednesdays Sept. 12, 19 & 26 4:30-6:30 p.m. Osher Institute 1515 St. Andrews Dr. Please note special course time. 6 osher.ku.edu Tel or Fall 2018

7 LAWRENCE Popular Culture in East Africa This course introduces East African popular culture and its contribution to the globalized 21st century. Using popular music, short films and selected readings, we highlight the richness and diversity of East African popular cultural components such as music, dance, film and media. The course reviews how cultural developments have shaped socioeconomic and political life in East Africa over the years. Finally, we examine East African languages and how they shape and reshape popular culture in East Africa, and their impact on all spheres of life. Brenda Wawire, Ph.D., is the African Languages coordinator in the KU Department of African and African-American Studies. Her primary areas of interest are second language acquisition, culture and reading across languages. Wednesdays Sept. 12, 19 & p.m. Osher Institute 1515 St. Andrews Dr. Buildings that Astonish Of all of the arts, none is more fundamental to the way we live than architecture. It is a mirror of our own time and of times gone by, a diary written in mud and timber, brick and stone, concrete and glass. Our homes and public buildings reflect what we once were and what we hope to become. Join art historian Ann Wiklund on a journey to visit buildings that truly do astonish, from the ancient pyramids to the Sydney Opera House and so much more. Ann Wiklund has taught art history for more than 35 years. Her teaching experience includes KU, Johnson County Community college, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and the Sonoma Museum of Art. Sept. 18, 25 & Oct p.m. Osher Institute 1515 St. Andrews Dr. America s First People: Past and Present The course will cover a variety of topics both historic and current, including a comparison between the older Mississippian Indian culture and the current Chickasaw Tribal culture. We ll also review World War II s Navajo Code Talkers; the failed U.S. government policy of assimilation; the Trail of Tears; the four Kansas Native American Reservations; and the Haskell Indian Nations University. Guest Native Americans will give insights on their history, civilization and current challenges. Attorney Anita Tebbe, retired professor of legal studies, Johnson County Community College Attorney Kathleen Harvey, retired in 2016 from her immigration law practice. Thursdays Sept. 20, 27 & Oct p.m. Osher Institute 1515 St. Andrews Dr. Fall 2018 Tel or osher.ku.edu 7

8 LAWRENCE Edgar Allan Poe Mary Cassatt, By the Pond Introduction to Islam This is an introductory course about the prophetic tradition of Islam. The course provides a brief survey of the diverse ways in which Muslims have practiced the message of Muhammad. It offers an overview of basic Islamic beliefs and practices by examining how Islam has related and negotiated identities with the other Abrahamic religions. The course also examines the relationship and interpretation of Islam with violence, peace, commerce and political governance, all designed to cultivate an appreciation and a richer understanding of Islam and its many manifestations on the world stage. Hannington Ochwada, Ph.D. has researched and taught world history, African studies, and African history. He speaks and instructs Kiswahili. He is a regular contributor in East African media on topical issues about Africa. Wednesdays Oct. 3, 10 & p.m. Osher Institute 1515 St. Andrews Dr. American Gothic Stories I The Gothic story is central to the American literary imagination. From Washington Irving to Stephen King, from Edgar Allan Poe to Joyce Carol Oates and Philip K. Dick, haunted houses, haunted minds and ghosts populate our literature. In this course (the first of two), we ll discuss works by Poe, Hawthorne, Oates, Faulkner, Cheever and O Connor. As a whole, the stories ask us to consider why the dark side is so prominent in a country dedicated to optimism and the future. We ll also discuss haunted-house (Gothic) movies, the dark side of Romantic literature, and the haunting of the modern imagination by Sigmund Freud. Jerry Masinton, Ph.D., is a retired KU English professor. His specialty is modern literature. He taught memoir writing through the Great Plains Writing Group and now directs the Write-on Group. Mondays Oct. 8, 15 & p.m. Osher Institute 1515 St. Andrews Dr. $15 materials fee Mary Cassatt, Thomas Eakins, and Winslow Homer: Three Great American Masters We ll study the great oil paintings of Cassatt, Eakins and Homer along with their accomplishments in other areas of art and art media. We ll discuss Cassatt s 10-color intaglio prints from the 1890s, which many in the print world consider to be some of the finest of this type of color printing, as well as her involvement with the French Impressionists. We ll cover Eakins work in photography and his revolutionary approach to teaching life drawing. Finally, we ll review Homer s work in watercolor as an illustrator covering the Civil War for Harper s magazine and his work in etching. Homer is the watercolorist by which all American watercolorists will forever be judged. Dan Kirchhefer is an artist and professor emeritus who taught drawing, printmaking and the history of American Art at Emporia State University. Mondays Oct. 8, 15 & p.m. Monterey Village 3901 Peterson Road 8 osher.ku.edu Tel or Fall 2018

9 LAWRENCE Sources of Country Music by T.H. Benton American Regionalism: Art from the Heartland The three most noted artists of American Regionalism will be the focus of this class: Thomas Hart Benton from Missouri, John Steuart Curry from Kansas, and Grant Wood from Iowa. How did these artists, with their antimodernist tendencies, take on European abstract art and form a significant, if not major, American art movement? We ll examine their major works and the influences of their home states and region, an area that most in the class call home. Dan Kirchhefer is an artist and professor emeritus who taught drawing, printmaking and the history of American Art at Emporia State University. Wednesdays Oct. 10, 17 & p.m. Senior Resource Center for Douglas County Peaslee Tech 2920 Haskell Ave. Roman Britain: An Ancient Story in a New Light Roman Britain was generally considered to be an obscure imperial province, but recent excavations in London and throughout Britain have brought the period into a new light. The everyday life of civilians and military has been revealed by modern technology applied to DNA, isotopes and the transcription of newly discovered texts. In this class, we will follow the Roman invasion with explorations in Londinium, countryside villas and the wild northern frontier. The story will conclude with the departure of the legions and the merge of Romano- Britain with Arthurian mythology. As a boy in England, John Doveton suffered through Latin classes, but was intrigued by Roman historical novels. Although now living far from Britannia, he has enjoyed reviewing the exciting recent discoveries shown on the imaginative and informative online resources of Roman Britain. Oct. 16, 23 & p.m. Osher Institute 1515 St. Andrews Dr. Chaucer in the 21st Century: The Timeless Characters of The Canterbury Tales No other English poet including Shakespeare had a better understanding of the strengths and the foibles of human nature than Geoffrey Chaucer. And there is no better place to experience the idiosyncrasies and contradictions of human behavior than by joining the diverse elements of humanity that met in the Tabard Inn back in the latter 14th century. With an eye on the 21st century, we look back at tales of those travelers on their way from the London suburb of Southwark to the shrine of Thomas Becket in Canterbury Cathedral. Jim Hoy, Ph.D., is a native Kansan and professor emeritus of English and director of the Center for Great Plains Studies at Emporia State University. He has served as chair of the Board of Trustees of the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress and wrote his doctoral dissertation on Chaucer s The Canterbury Tales. Oct. 16, 23 & p.m. Osher Institute 1515 St. Andrews Dr. Fall 2018 Tel or osher.ku.edu 9

10 LAWRENCE The Ancient Psalms: History, Poetry and Human Nature Almost 3,000 years old, but still as current as the morning news, the Psalter has enticed generations to explore its spiritual and secular depths. As history, the Psalms reveal a people searching for a homeland, a psychic identity, and internal and national peace. As literature, they invite readers to examine the poetic power of parallel construction and perhaps to write their own such personal verse. As windows into the human heart, they capture our lives, from the sadness of war and exile to the everyday experiences of relationships, worries and work. Writer Judith Galas has taught an array of students, business professionals and adults learning just for the fun of it. Her most recent book, Living the Ancient Psalms: Messages for Modern Life, explores the modern links we have to the desert poetry of our Hebrew ancestors. Thursdays Oct. 18, 25 & Nov p.m. Presbyterian Manor 1429 Kasold Dr. Sisters in Arms: American Women in the Military Women have a long, but underappreciated history in the American military, having served in every conflict from the American Revolution to the current War on Terror. Nancy Hope, a former line officer in the U.S. Navy, will offer a personal perspective as well as a historical exploration of the evolving roles of women in our military, from their early days as cooks and nurses to the combat roles they fulfill today. Nancy Hope is associate director of the Kansas Consortium for Teaching About Asia. She holds master s degrees in education, fine arts and Asian art history. She lived in Japan for nearly nine years, first as a U.S. Naval officer and then as a kimono designer. Thursdays Oct. 18, 25 & Nov p.m. Osher Institute 1515 St. Andrews Dr. Stalin s Russia, This course will examine Joseph Stalin ( ) who ruled the Soviet Union with an iron hand for almost 30 years until his death in He was a key leader in the Russian Revolution, Civil War, founding of the U.S.S.R., widespread famine, forced industrialization, collectivization of agriculture, great purges, World War II, hegemony over neighbors, post-war reconstruction and competing with the West in the Cold War. Taken together, these events constitute the single most earthshaking cataclysm of the 20th century. This makes Stalin one of the most influential figures in world history. Gerald Mikkelson, Ph.D., KU professor emeritus of Russian Studies, has traveled extensively in Russia for almost 50 years and lectured at several Russian universities. Wednesdays Oct. 24, 31 & Nov p.m. Osher Institute 1515 St. Andrews Dr. 10 osher.ku.edu Tel or Fall 2018

11 LAWRENCE FALL» Looking Back, Moving Forward: Perspectives from a Congressional Archive What stories do congressional archives tell, where are they found, and how can they be used? What role do historical records play in democracy and civic engagement? We ll discuss these questions and use the Dole Archives and intergenerational conversation to examine 20th-century history, politics, policy and culture. Osher participants will work with firstsemester freshmen students in the KU Honors Program on a project that may be featured as an exhibit at the Dole Institute. This is a great opportunity to interact with the newest generation of voting-age citizens. Audrey Coleman is the assistant director and senior archivist at the Dole Institute of Politics and a lecturer in the KU Undergraduate Honors Program. Mondays Oct. 29, Nov. 5 & p.m. Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Dr. The Geography of Kansas: What Dorothy Didn t Know About a Place Called Home Geography is much more than place locations, and this course will prove it! From the Ozark lowlands to the High Plains, explore the physical and human geography of Kansas in three two-hour segments. We begin with nature, specifically land and climate as the context for human interaction in the form of resource extraction, which was part of the historical economic geography of Kansas regions. Next, we will discuss the rise of key cities, especially Wichita, Topeka and. Small-town life and the struggle for rural survival take us back to our roots, while suggesting a problematic future. Tom Schmiedeler, Ph.D., is professor emeritus of geography at Washburn University. Wednesdays Oct. 31, Nov. 7 & p.m. Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community 1000 Wakarusa Rd. Through the doors of the Dole Institute of Politics on KU s West Campus come world leaders, innovators, journalists, citizens, students...and you. Permanent and special exhibits, programs on historical and current events, and guided tours are all available. Best of all? Everything is free. JOIN US» Find our fall events and plan your museum visit at doleinstitute.org Petefish Drive,, Kan. Fall 2018 Tel or osher.ku.edu 11

12 @ THE HAMMERT BUILDING 706 MAIN STREET DOWNTOWN EUDORA LAWRENCE EUDORA Photo: Nik Waller Winston, the Windsors and James Bond Winston Churchill had such a penchant for espionage that he might have been the model for James Bond s secretive superior, M. Churchill had a war to win on many fronts, and just how he did it remained largely secret for 70 years. At last we can examine the tactics used by Churchill and his team to confound and defeat the enemy whoever and wherever they were. We ll review the alleged treasonous actions of the Windsors, the secret British peace negotiations that started in 1942, and the British code-breaking operation. Finally, we ll watch a commando raid first from the public point of view and then with inside information. Why James Bond? That s a secret. Jeremy Taylor is an Englishman now living in. He lectures on Winston Churchill and has had a lifetime s interest in Britain s wartime leader and prime minister. Jeremy is well-known for his popular radio show on KLWN in. Thursdays Nov. 1, 8 & a.m. to noon Brandon Woods at Alvamar Smith Center 4730 Brandon Woods Terrace Philanthropy: What Board Members, Donors and Volunteers Should Know This course will explore philanthropy from the donor s perspective. Examine real-life situations, tools and techniques that allow people to have more money currently through tax deductions, guaranteed income for life and asset protection from creditors. Did you know that you could redirect money that you pay in taxes to your favorite charitable organizations? Also we ll hear from a guest speaker from the KU Endowment Association who will explain how nonprofits operate today and how vital they are to our society. Bill Eckert, CAP, is a Chartered Adviser in Philanthropy in Leawood, Kans., and is an author, educator and national speaker on philanthropy. Nov. 6, 13 & p.m. Osher Institute 1515 St. Andrews Dr. The Adventures of Lewis and Clark We will relive one of the most spectacular journeys in American history, the Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery expedition to explore the Louisiana Purchase and find a route to the Pacific Ocean. This exciting human drama, which lasted from 1804 to 1806, began in St. Louis, reached the Pacific Northwest, and then returned, adding to our knowledge of the region while generating stories and adventures. We will view the beautifully produced Ken Burns/Dayton Duncan PBS video, listen to music played during or inspired by the trip, and read brief commentaries of trip participants and observers. Carl Graves, Ph.D., holds a master s degree in US history from KU and a doctorate from Harvard. He taught at the university and community college levels, and at Kansas City s Pembroke Hill School. Mondays Sept. 17, 24, & Oct. 1 Eudora Senior Center 706 Main St. Eudora EUDORA SENIOR CENTER 12 osher.ku.edu Tel or Fall 2018

13 MANHATTAN Jarek Piekalkiewicz and Lou Frydman Triumph over Terror: How Two Men Survived Nazi Horrors Two Holocaust survivors, one a young Jewish boy, the other a Catholic teenage Polish Resistance fighter, would meet years later as professors at KU and form a strong friendship. The story of Lou Frydman explores the Holocaust and his eyewitness account of Jewish resistance in the concentration camps. Jarek Piekalkiewicz s story as a Polish Resistance fighter illustrates the mistakes, triumphs, history and organization of the Polish Resistance the most effective underground movement to challenge the Nazis. We ll also discuss what it means to lose not just one s family, but one s whole community and way of life, and the subsequent challenge of creating a new life in a new land. Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg is the author of 19 books. This course is based on her book, Needle in the Bone: How a Holocaust Survivor and a Polish Resistance Fighter Beat the Odds and Found Each Other. Sept. 4, 11 & 25 6:30 8:30 p.m. (no class Sept. 18) Unger Complex, 3rd Floor, Suite Anderson Ave. Manhattan Civil War in the West, We will examine the early battles in the neutral Border States and the war along the Tennessee and Cumberland rivers. We ll consider the tactical and strategic advance of Ulysses Grant and William T. Sherman during the first two years of the war. The second session will survey the war along the Mississippi River in 1863 and the capture of Vicksburg, which split the Confederacy and denied the South important Texas resources. The final class will focus on the battles of Chickamauga, Chattanooga and Atlanta and Sherman s march through Georgia. We ll also look at the home front and the war s effect on the civilian populations. Robert Smith, Ph.D., is the director of the Fort Riley Museum. He has a doctorate in history from KSU, and has published numerous articles on military history. Thursdays Sept. 13, 20 & 27 6:30-8:30 p.m. Meadowlark Hills Community Room 2121 Meadowlark Rd. Manhattan Burns, Bagpipes & Barleycorn Three strands of Scottish culture braid themselves together in a class that celebrates the essentials of Scotland. We ll learn to appreciate the life and poetry of Scotland s greatest poet, Robert Burns. Then we ll examine the kilt (inside and out), and enjoy a demonstration of bagpipe tunes from different pipes. Finally, we ll taste Scotland itself with a lesson on single malt whisky regions, flavors and lore. Thomas Fox Averill is professor emeritus at Washburn University where he taught Kansas literature, folklore and film for more than 40 years. He is the author of three story collections and five novels, almost all of them set in Kansas. His most recent novel is Found Documents from the Life of Nell Johnson Doerr: A Novel. Oct. 2, 9 & 16 1:30-3:30 p.m. Manhattan Art Center 1520 Poyntz Ave. Manhattan $15 tasting fee MANHATTAN ARTS CENTER Fall 2018 Tel or osher.ku.edu 13

14 MANHATTAN The Life and Leadership of King David The life of King David was filled with tragedies and triumphs. We ll study his life with close attention to his leadership style and ability. We ll focus on the moral, ethical and theological aspects of his life and their personal and professional relevance to the present. Several narratives from Richard Phillips book, The Heart of an Executive: Lessons on Leadership from of the Life of King David, will offer insights into all facets of David s leadership from business to life in general. Jennifer Anderson earned a master of divinity and a master of arts in theology from Fuller Seminary, then attended St. Andrews University in Scotland where she earned a Master of Letters in Biblical Studies. Thursdays Oct. 11, 18 & 25 6:30-8:30 p.m. Meadowlark Hills Community Room 2121 Meadowlark Rd. Manhattan Osa and Martin Johnson: Life Is a Safari Between 1917 and 1936, Martin and Osa Johnson of Chanute, Kan., traveled throughout the South Pacific and Africa documenting their adventures with reels of black and white film. In Borneo they encountered headhunters and cannibals, and in Africa Martin filmed close-ups of lions, elephants, rhinos, and zebras while Osa stood close by with a gun at the ready. We ll recount their adventures starting in Chanute before heading to more exotic places. We ll review the many books, still photos and documentaries they produced to wide acclaim around the world. Today, the Martin & Osa Johnson Safari Museum in Chanute stands in testament to their work. Russ Hutchins teaches U.S. history, western civilization, and economics at Friends University-Topeka. He is a retired public school administrator and educator of 41 years. Oct. 23, 30 & Nov. 6 6:30-8:30 p.m. Unger Complex, 3rd Floor, Suite Anderson Ave. Manhattan George York and James Latham Killers of Kansas, Part II This course will examine infamous cases of murder and murderers in Kansas. Sessions will focus on the cases of Dennis Rader (BTK: Bind, Torture, Kill), who killed ten people in Wichita; John Edward Robinson, embezzler, kidnapper and forger responsible for eight murders in the Kansas City area; and Rev. Tom Bird, who murdered his wife Sandy in Emporia. If time permits, we ll discuss Francis Donald Nemechek (murdered five people in Ogallah), Richard Grissom, Jr. (killed three women whose bodies were never found), and George York and James Latham, who killed people in five states and were the last persons executed in Kansas in Janet Balk is an administrator and instructor at Barton Community College, Fort Riley campus. She teaches courses in history, criminology, and thanatology. She earned her bachelor s degree in history and master s in adult education from Kansas State University. Nov. 1, 8 & 15 6:30 8:30 p.m. Meadowlark Hills Community Room 2121 Meadowlark Rd. Manhattan 14 osher.ku.edu Tel or Fall 2018

15 OVERLAND PARK Leonard Bernstein: A Centenary Celebration Leonard Bernstein ( ) was one of the most significant American musicians of the 20th-century. His contributions took place in a variety of venues conductor, musical commentator on television and composer of both concert works and Broadway musicals, most famously West Side Story. In the year that marks the centenary of his birth, this course will take a step back and review Bernstein s contributions in each of these areas. We will also consider the man s full life and celebrity, including many famous collaborators and friends and the strong political beliefs that helped guide his artistic choices. Paul Laird is professor of musicology at the University of Kansas. He has published four books on Leonard Bernstein, including the recent biography Leonard Bernstein in the Critical Lives series from Reaktion Books (University of Chicago Press). Sept. 11, 18 & p.m. KU Edwards Campus Regnier Hall, Room Quivira Rd. Overland Park English: The Long, Twisting, Messy Trail of How a Language Gets Made In its earliest stage, English was regarded as a barbarian s language, suitable for bawdy tavern banter but inappropriate for discourses in finer topics philosophy or the arts. Over time, German, Latin, French, and ancient tribal languages combined to create what we call English. We will explore how invasions of Britain left their marks on the land and the language, how the invention of the printing press accelerated the adoption and distribution of English, and how kings and commoners contributed to its worldwide dominance. We will feature short readings from classic English texts Chaucer s Canterbury Tales, Shakespeare s Romeo and Juliet, and a few modern rap songs. Lee Stuart, D.B.A., is the leadership programs manager for KU s Professional and Continuing Education and former Pulitzer Prize winning newspaper journalist. Mondays Sept. 17, 24 & Oct p.m. KU Edwards Campus Regnier Hall, Room Quivira Rd. Overland Park Buildings that Astonish Of all of the arts, none is more fundamental to the way we live than architecture. It is a mirror of our own time and of times gone by, a diary written in mud and timber, brick and stone, concrete and glass. Our homes and public buildings reflect what we once were and what we hope to become. Join art historian Ann Wiklund on a journey to visit buildings that truly do astonish, from the ancient pyramids to the Sydney Opera House and so much more. Ann Wiklund has taught art history for more than 35 years. Her teaching experience includes KU, Johnson County Community college, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and the Sonoma Museum of Art. Wednesdays Sept. 19, 26 & Oct p.m. KU Edwards Campus Regents Center, Room Quivira Rd. Overland Park Fall 2018 Tel or osher.ku.edu 15

16 OVERLAND PARK Illustration: Tatiana Davidova Gothic Horror: A Scary Sampler John C. Tibbetts has published several books and many articles on the Gothic horror tradition in literature and film. In this course, we will focus on four aspects of horror literature and film: Mary Shelley and Frankenstein, Bram Stoker and Dracula, Robert Louis Stevenson and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and H.P. Lovecraft and the New Weird. Class presentations will include film, readings and music. John C. Tibbetts, Ph.D., is an associate professor in Film & Studies at KU. Wednesdays Oct. 10, 17 & p.m. KU Edwards Campus Regents Center, Room Quivira Rd. Overland Park Six Drinks that Changed the World (Part I) Based in part on A History of The World in 6 Glasses by Tom Standage, we ll travel the world in search of where humans first produced beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea and sodas, and then explore how, why and where these drinks diffused from these hearths. Taught in two parts, the course emphasizes aspects of globalization from the Stone Age beer makers to the cola giants of the modern era. Historic themes include tea and the Opium Wars; sugar, run and the slave trade; and wine, Christianity and Islam. The course examines the three alcohol-related drinks: wine, beer and spirits. Tom Schmiedeler, Ph.D., is professor emeritus of geography at Washburn University. Thursdays Oct. 11, 18 & p.m. Tallgrass Creek Retirement Community Metcalf Ave. Overland Park Arlington National Cemetery: Its History & Its Heroes Arlington National Cemetery is America s most hallowed shrine. We ll review its colorful history from its pre-civil War days as Robert E. Lee s home through current U.S. conflicts. We ll recount lives of the famous and not-so-famous buried there, from presidents to privates, officers to enlisted men, Supreme Court justices to unknown slaves. We ll visit its major monuments and memorials, including Tomb of the Unknowns and the September 11th Memorial. We ll look at eligibility for burial, types of military honors, and how this modern cemetery administers 37 burials every weekday. Jim Peters, J.D., is director of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at KU, and author of Arlington National Cemetery: Shrine to America s Heroes, which has been the nation s bestselling book on Arlington Cemetery for more than 30 years. Fridays Oct. 19, 26 & Nov a.m. (no class Nov. 2) Matt Ross Community Center 8101 Marty Overland Park 16 osher.ku.edu Tel or Fall 2018

17 PART I OSHER FALL 2018 REGISTRATION (one registration form per person) TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF (please print) Full name (First, MI, Last, Suffix) Preferred name Address City, State, ZIP Daytime phone ( ) Date of birth Male Female Priority code (printed above your address) Photo Waiver: I give permission to use photographs of me in advertising related to the University of Kansas. Yes No A. RESIDENTS OF SPONSORING COMMUNITIES, PLEASE CHECK CORRECT BOX: Aberdeen Village Aldersgate Village Brandon Woods Brewster Place Claridge Court Clay County residents 60+ ($10 per course) Presbyterian Manor B. COURSES (Register for special events in the Special Events Fees section on the next page.) Clay County, Missouri Courses (page 28) Thinking Machines Sept. 13 Men & Women of the Early American Republic..... Oct. 2 The Ancient Psalms Oct. 17 Three Dutch Masters Nov. 1 Eudora Courses (page 12) The Adventures of Lewis and Clark Sept. 17 Courses (page 8) The Myth and Magic of Star Wars Sept. 10 Against All Odds: Six Courageous Women Artists.. Sept. 12 Climate Change: What Is the Evidence? Sept. 12 Popular Culture in East Africa Sept. 12 Buildings that Astonish Sept. 18 America s First Peoples: Past and Present Sept. 20 Introduction to Islam Oct. 3 American Gothic Stories I ($) Oct. 8 Mary Cassatt, Thomas Eakins, and Winslow Homer.. Oct. 8 American Regionalism: Art from the Heartland..... Oct. 10 Roman Britain: An Ancient Story in a New Light.... Oct. 16 Chaucer in the 21st Century Oct. 16 The Ancient Psalms Oct. 18 Sisters in Arms: American Women in Military Oct. 18 Stalin s Russia, Oct. 24 Looking Back, Moving Forward Oct. 29 The Geography of Kansas Oct. 31 Winston, the Windsors and James Bond Nov. 1 Philanthropy Nov. 6 Leavenworth Courses (page 29) Exploring the British Northern Isles Oct. 2 Espionage! Oct. 18 The American Revolution: New Idea, New Nation... Nov. 6 Lenexa Courses (page 24) Presidential Assassins Sept. 10 China s Big Digs Oct. 3 Manhattan Courses (page 13) Triumph over Terror Sept. 4 Civil War in the West Sept. 13 New to Osher? How did you hear about us? Direct mail Friend Newspaper (name) Other (explain) Highest level of education completed: High school Some college Bachelor s degree Graduate degree Retired? Yes No KU Alum? Yes No K-State Alum? Yes No Washburn Alum? Yes No Please send me information about KU Alumni Association. Lenexa Parks & Rec. McCrite Plaza at Briarcliff Meadowlark Hills or Passport members Mission Square Monterey Village St. Michael s ($30) Pioneer Ridge Tallgrass Creek Burns, Bagpipes & Barleycorn ($) Oct. 2 Life and Leadership of King David Oct. 11 Osa and Martin Johnson: Life Is a Safari Oct. 23 Killers of Kansas, Part II Nov. 1 Mission Courses (page 25) The Spiritual Disciplines Sept. 13 Amelia Earhart: What Happened to Her? Oct. 2 Creation Stories in World Religions Oct. 23 Olathe Courses (page 24) China s Big Digs Oct. 2 Overland Park Courses (page 15) Leonard Bernstein: A Centenary Celebration Sept. 11 English: The Trail of How a Language Gets Made.... Sept. 17 Buildings that Astonish Sept. 19 Gothic Horror: A Scary Sampler Oct. 10 Six Drinks that Changed the World (Part I) Oct. 11 Arlington National Cemetery Oct. 19 Kansas and Its Hidden History Oct. 29 Impressionism: Putting It in Context Nov. 1 Willa Cather: Stories of American Life Nov. 5 Prairie Village Courses (page 26) Faiths of Our Founders Oct. 11 America s First Ladies Oct. 16 Hinges of History Nov. 1 Winston, the Windsors and James Bond Nov. 6 Roeland Park Courses (page 27) The Geography of Kansas Sept. 13 Kansas: The Cradle of Basketball from James Naismith to Olympic Gold to Phog Allen.... Oct. 10 Topeka Courses (page 22) Six Drinks that Changed the World (Part I) Sept. 12 More Kansas Characters Oct. 2 The Civil War in the East, Oct. 4 Apocalypse WOW! Oct. 10 The Cowboy: America s Folk Hero Oct. 16 Demystifying Computers Oct. 25 Fall 2018 Tel or osher.ku.edu 17

18 PART II OSHER FALL 2018 REGISTRATION (continued) C. SPECIAL EVENTS FEES (Special events are not considered courses.) The Bridges of Madison County (A Musical), Sept $65 Theatre ticket holders... $35 Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, Oct $65 Lied Center ticket holders... $25 A Centennial Visit to the WWI Museum, Oct $95 Without transportation... $70 Arts Center Honors Women in the Military, Nov $18 Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg Shares Her Newest Book, Miriam s Well, Nov $10 Napoleon: Power and Splendor at the Nelson-Atkins Museum, Nov $95 Without transportation... $70 Canadian Brass Christmas, Dec $75 Lied Center ticket holders... $40 ADDITIONAL COURSE FEE American Gothic Stories I (page 8)...$15 Burns, Bagpipes & Barleycorn (page 13)...$15 D. SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP FEES Clay County residents, age 60+ ($10 per course): number of courses x $10 = Be a Friend of Osher. Please contribute to our campaign. SUBTOTAL $ St. Michael s and All Angels... $30 E. INDIVIDUAL OSHER COURSE FEES (Select one. Special Events are not considered courses.) One course: $50 Three courses: $130 Five courses: $210 Two courses: $100 Four courses: $170 Six courses: $250 F. ALUMNI ASSOCIATION DISCOUNT (Discount is for courses only.) $ SUBTOTAL $ SUBTOTAL $ (Member # )... $10 Choose only one: KU KSU Washburn SUBTOTAL $ $50 Supporter $75 Patron $100 Benefactor $250 Sponsor $500 Trustee $1000+ Regent Other $ SUBTOTAL $ Add SUBTOTALS for total payment...grand TOTAL DUE $ Check enclosed, payable to the University of Kansas. Credit Card. For security reasons, KU cannot accept credit card information written on the registration form. If you wish to pay by credit card, please check this box, and a member of our Contact Center staff will contact you. Mail Osher Institute, Registrations, Quivira Rd., Overland Park, KS Special Accommodation If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this event, please contact us at or at least four weeks in advance of the first class period. 18 osher.ku.edu Tel or Fall 2018

19 PART I OSHER FALL 2018 REGISTRATION (one registration form per person) TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF (please print) Full name (First, MI, Last, Suffix) Preferred name Address City, State, ZIP Daytime phone ( ) Date of birth Male Female Priority code (printed above your address) Photo Waiver: I give permission to use photographs of me in advertising related to the University of Kansas. Yes No A. RESIDENTS OF SPONSORING COMMUNITIES, PLEASE CHECK CORRECT BOX: Aberdeen Village Aldersgate Village Brandon Woods Brewster Place Claridge Court Clay County residents 60+ ($10 per course) Presbyterian Manor B. COURSES (Register for special events in the Special Events Fees section on the next page.) Clay County, Missouri Courses (page 28) Thinking Machines Sept. 13 Men & Women of the Early American Republic..... Oct. 2 The Ancient Psalms Oct. 17 Three Dutch Masters Nov. 1 Eudora Courses (page 12) The Adventures of Lewis and Clark Sept. 17 Courses (page 8) The Myth and Magic of Star Wars Sept. 10 Against All Odds: Six Courageous Women Artists.. Sept. 12 Climate Change: What Is the Evidence? Sept. 12 Popular Culture in East Africa Sept. 12 Buildings that Astonish Sept. 18 America s First Peoples: Past and Present Sept. 20 Introduction to Islam Oct. 3 American Gothic Stories I ($) Oct. 8 Mary Cassatt, Thomas Eakins, and Winslow Homer.. Oct. 8 American Regionalism: Art from the Heartland..... Oct. 10 Roman Britain: An Ancient Story in a New Light.... Oct. 16 Chaucer in the 21st Century Oct. 16 The Ancient Psalms Oct. 18 Sisters in Arms: American Women in Military Oct. 18 Stalin s Russia, Oct. 24 Looking Back, Moving Forward Oct. 29 The Geography of Kansas Oct. 31 Winston, the Windsors and James Bond Nov. 1 Philanthropy Nov. 6 Leavenworth Courses (page 29) Exploring the British Northern Isles Oct. 2 Espionage! Oct. 18 The American Revolution: New Idea, New Nation... Nov. 6 Lenexa Courses (page 24) Presidential Assassins Sept. 10 China s Big Digs Oct. 3 Manhattan Courses (page 13) Triumph over Terror Sept. 4 Civil War in the West Sept. 13 New to Osher? How did you hear about us? Direct mail Friend Newspaper (name) Other (explain) Highest level of education completed: High school Some college Bachelor s degree Graduate degree Retired? Yes No KU Alum? Yes No K-State Alum? Yes No Washburn Alum? Yes No Please send me information about KU Alumni Association. Lenexa Parks & Rec. McCrite Plaza at Briarcliff Meadowlark Hills or Passport members Mission Square Monterey Village St. Michael s ($30) Pioneer Ridge Tallgrass Creek Burns, Bagpipes & Barleycorn ($) Oct. 2 Life and Leadership of King David Oct. 11 Osa and Martin Johnson: Life Is a Safari Oct. 23 Killers of Kansas, Part II Nov. 1 Mission Courses (page 25) The Spiritual Disciplines Sept. 13 Amelia Earhart: What Happened to Her? Oct. 2 Creation Stories in World Religions Oct. 23 Olathe Courses (page 24) China s Big Digs Oct. 2 Overland Park Courses (page 15) Leonard Bernstein: A Centenary Celebration Sept. 11 English: The Trail of How a Language Gets Made.... Sept. 17 Buildings that Astonish Sept. 19 Gothic Horror: A Scary Sampler Oct. 10 Six Drinks that Changed the World (Part I) Oct. 11 Arlington National Cemetery Oct. 19 Kansas and Its Hidden History Oct. 29 Impressionism: Putting It in Context Nov. 1 Willa Cather: Stories of American Life Nov. 5 Prairie Village Courses (page 26) Faiths of Our Founders Oct. 11 America s First Ladies Oct. 16 Hinges of History Nov. 1 Winston, the Windsors and James Bond Nov. 6 Roeland Park Courses (page 27) The Geography of Kansas Sept. 13 Kansas: The Cradle of Basketball from James Naismith to Olympic Gold to Phog Allen.... Oct. 10 Topeka Courses (page 22) Six Drinks that Changed the World (Part I) Sept. 12 More Kansas Characters Oct. 2 The Civil War in the East, Oct. 4 Apocalypse WOW! Oct. 10 The Cowboy: America s Folk Hero Oct. 16 Demystifying Computers Oct. 25 Fall 2018 Tel or osher.ku.edu 19

20 PART II OSHER FALL 2018 REGISTRATION (continued) C. SPECIAL EVENTS FEES (Special events are not considered courses.) The Bridges of Madison County (A Musical), Sept $65 Theatre ticket holders... $35 Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, Oct $65 Lied Center ticket holders... $25 A Centennial Visit to the WWI Museum, Oct $95 Without transportation... $70 Arts Center Honors Women in the Military, Nov $18 Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg Shares Her Newest Book, Miriam s Well, Nov $10 Napoleon: Power and Splendor at the Nelson-Atkins Museum, Nov $95 Without transportation... $70 Canadian Brass Christmas, Dec $75 Lied Center ticket holders... $40 ADDITIONAL COURSE FEE American Gothic Stories I (page 8)...$15 Burns, Bagpipes & Barleycorn (page 13)...$15 D. SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP FEES Clay County residents, age 60+ ($10 per course): number of courses x $10 = Be a Friend of Osher. Please contribute to our campaign. SUBTOTAL $ St. Michael s and All Angels... $30 E. INDIVIDUAL OSHER COURSE FEES (Select one. Special Events are not considered courses.) One course: $50 Three courses: $130 Five courses: $210 Two courses: $100 Four courses: $170 Six courses: $250 F. ALUMNI ASSOCIATION DISCOUNT (Discount is for courses only.) $ SUBTOTAL $ SUBTOTAL $ (Member # )... $10 Choose only one: KU KSU Washburn SUBTOTAL $ $50 Supporter $75 Patron $100 Benefactor $250 Sponsor $500 Trustee $1000+ Regent Other $ SUBTOTAL $ Add SUBTOTALS for total payment...grand TOTAL DUE $ Check enclosed, payable to the University of Kansas. Credit Card. For security reasons, KU cannot accept credit card information written on the registration form. If you wish to pay by credit card, please check this box, and a member of our Contact Center staff will contact you. Mail Osher Institute, Registrations, Quivira Rd., Overland Park, KS Special Accommodation If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this event, please contact us at or at least four weeks in advance of the first class period. 20 osher.ku.edu Tel or Fall 2018

21 OVERLAND PARK Bonnie & Clyde Water Lilies and Japanese Bridge by Claude Monet Kansas and Its Hidden History Kansas is often thought of as a vast collection of wheat fields and Dorothy references, but there is a deceptively interesting hidden history beneath the surface. The state s past is steeped in fascinating stories and places long forgotten. Dive into a collection of remarkable true stories such as the first woman mayor in the United States, the boy that survived a scalping, Wild West shootouts, ancient camels that once roamed the land, Bonnie & Clyde s misadventures, Denver s founding as a Kansas town and even a very lucky man that hanged his own would-be executioner. Adrian Zink has a master s degree in history from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and is the author of the book Hidden History of Kansas. He works at the U.S. National Archives in Kansas City. Mondays Oct. 29, Nov. 5 & p.m. KU Edwards Campus Regnier Hall, Room Quivira Rd. Overland Park Impressionism: Putting It in Context You will never look at an Impressionist painting the same way again, once you are able to put it in context. We ll begin by briefly reviewing the major periods of European art that led up to the Impressionist movement. Then we ll focus on world events, developments in science and technology, and the social and physical changes in Paris that were occurring in the mid-19th century. We ll conclude by looking together at key Impressionists and identifying how these seemingly disparate things converged, influenced them, and found such beautiful expression in their art. After retiring from a 20-year career in medical social work, Janice Stuerzl became a docent at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. She has contributed research on French decorative arts for interior design books, and has been Field Editor for interior design articles in national magazines. Thursdays Nov. 1, 8 & p.m Tallgrass Creek Retirement Community Metcalf Ave. Overland Park Willa Cather: Stories of American Life Today s news is dominated by stories on immigration. In all regions and across political ideologies, disagreements about who should be permitted to live here raise questions about democracy and justice. A century ago, Willa Cather published My Antonia, a novel that explores timely and timeless ideas: What does it mean to be American? Why uproot your families and travel long distances, only to face poverty and discrimination in an alien landscape? Why is immigration controversial in American history? In My Antonia, immigrants embody the American Dream. We ll also review The Bohemian Girl. Alan Lubert, Ph.D., teaches philosophy in Baker University s master s program and works at Kansas City Ronald McDonald House. He is a docent at the Nelson- Atkins Museum and discussion leader for the Kansas Humanities Council. Mondays Nov. 5, 12 & p.m. KU Edwards Campus Regnier Hall, Room Quivira Rd. Overland Park Fall 2018 Tel or osher.ku.edu 21

22 TOPEKA Illustration: Tatiana Davidova John McLendon Six Drinks that Changed the World (Part I) Based in part on A History of The World in 6 Glasses by Tom Standage, we ll travel the world in search of where humans first produced beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea and sodas, and then explore how, why and where these drinks diffused from these hearths. Taught in two parts, the course emphasizes aspects of globalization from the Stone Age beer makers to the cola giants of the modern era. Historic themes include tea and the Opium Wars; sugar, run and the slave trade; and wine, Christianity and Islam. The course examines the three alcohol-related drinks: wine, beer and spirits. Tom Schmiedeler, Ph.D., is professor emeritus of geography at Washburn University. Wednesdays Sept. 12, 19 & p.m. Brewster Place Chapel 1205 S.W. 29th St. Topeka More Kansas Characters: From the Real McCoy to the Sage of Emporia Kansas has been influenced by a variety of unique, colorful and important individuals. First will be Joseph G. McCoy, the entrepreneur who brought cattle from the fields of Texas to the railroads at Abilene, creating the iconic cowboy image. Next will be Tom Pendergast, whose political machine ran Kansas City for almost 30 years. William Allen White, editor of the Emporia Gazette, was an advisor to eight U.S. presidents. Finally, we ll focus on Dr. James Naismith, the inventor of basketball, and his years at the University of Kansas, including mentoring Hall of Famer John McLendon, who could not play at Kansas because he was African-American. Thomas Luellen retired after 31 years in hospital administration and 14 years as an adjunct instructor at Washburn University. He has a master s degree in geography from KU. Oct. 2, 9 & p.m. Washburn University Henderson Learning Center 1700 S.W. College Ave. Topeka The Civil War in the East, This course will examine the crucial eastern theater of the Civil War. First we ll review the first two years of the war where Confederate tactical dominance consistently defeated larger Union armies. Then we ll review the pivotal year 1863 and Lee and Jackson s great victory at Chancellorsville and the war s great turning-point with the Union s victory at Gettysburg. Finally, we ll look in depth at Grant s assumption of command in the east and his brilliant overland campaign culminating in the siege of Petersburg and the South s surrender at Appomattox. In addition to the emphasis on the military campaign, the social and political events in the east will also be discussed. Robert Smith, Ph.D., is the director of the Fort Riley Museum. He has a doctorate in history from KSU, and has published numerous articles on military history. Thursdays Oct. 4, 11 & p.m. Washburn University Henderson Learning Center 1700 S.W. College Ave. Topeka 22 osher.ku.edu Tel or Fall 2018

23 TOPEKA Apocalypse WOW! There has been a lot of talk lately among politicians, pundits and news commentators not to mention the general public about apocalyptic passages in the Bible and what they might mean for our time. These are the texts describing the end of the world as we know it and the dawn of a new order. There has also been a recent flood of books and films depicting the final conflagration and the fate of unfortunates left behind. In this course, we will examine selected writings from the Bible within their historical, social and cultural contexts to understand what they were saying, how they were understood in their own time, and how best to read them today. Barry Crawford, Ph.D., has recently retired as a professor of religious studies at Washburn University. Wednesdays Oct. 10, 17 & p.m. Brewster Place Chapel 1205 S.W. 29th St. Topeka The Cowboy: America s Folk Hero With a Stetson on your head and boots on your feet, you could be anywhere in the world and people would immediately assume you were an American. The cattle were in Texas, the cow towns were in Kansas, and it was on the epic drives up the Old Chisholm Trail after the Civil War that the cowboy was transformed from a drover into the mythic hero of American popular culture and one of the most recognizable symbols of our country. Kansas also contributed the cowboy hat, cowboy boots, the first cowgirl, and The Streets of Laredo to the cowboy mystique. Jim Hoy, Ph.D., is a native Kansan and professor emeritus of English and director of the Center for Great Plains Studies at Emporia State University. He has served as chair of the Board of Trustees of the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress and has written several books on cowboys and the Flint Hills. Oct. 16, 23 & p.m. Aldersgate Village Manchester Lodge 7220 S.W. Asbury Dr. Topeka Demystifying Computers While almost everyone uses computers today, most of us have only a vague idea of how they actually work. Terms like big data, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and the internet of things appear in news articles frequently, but are rarely more than superficially explained. Without some basic understanding of the inner workings of the computer, how are we to have reasonably formed opinions on these developments? This class will look at where computers came from, how they work, and where they might be going. The only class requirement is curiosity. No technical background is needed. David Mannering earned a doctorate in higher education administration from KU. He recently retired from a 40-year career in information technology, including 15 years as a chief information officer. He has taught management information systems courses and computer programming. Thursdays Oct. 25, Nov 1 & p Washburn University Henderson Learning Center 1700 S.W. College Ave. Topeka Fall 2018 Tel or osher.ku.edu 23

24 OLATHE LENEXA Photo: Maros Lee Harvey Oswald Photo: Maros China s Big Digs: The Terracotta Army, the Great Wall and the Grand Canal This course explores ancient China s most notable engineering achievements, the Terracotta Army of 8,000 life-sized statues buried to protect the first emperor Qin Shi Huan; the Great Wall, which could span the distance from Wichita to Washington, D.C.; and the Grand Canal, the longest manmade waterway in the world. We ll learn what social conditions and technological advances made these feats possible, how they changed Chinese history and culture, and why they were lauded or vilified throughout the ages, as seen in literature and art. Nancy Hope is associate director of the Kansas Consortium of Teaching About Asia and retired associate director for education at KU s Confucius Institute. She holds master s degrees in education, fine arts and Asian art history. She lived in Japan for nearly nine years, first as a U.S. Naval officer and then as a kimono designer. Oct. 2, 9 & p.m. Aberdeen Village W. 119th St. Olathe Presidential Assassins: Men and Women Driven to Kill John Wilkes Booth and Lee Harvey Oswald are notorious for their assassinations, but who were Charles Guiteau and Leon Czolgosz, and why did they murder Presidents Garfield and McKinley? There have been 28 documented assassination attempts on 22 sitting or former presidents or presidents-elect. In Milwaukee, Teddy Roosevelt was shot in the chest, but finished his campaign speech. In Miami, Giuseppe Zangara fired five shots at FDR, but killed Chicago Mayor Anton Cermak. And there have been four known plots to kill President Obama. We ll uncover them all and closely examine the men and women who killed (or tried to kill) the president of the United States. Jim Peters, J.D., is director of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at KU, and author of Arlington National Cemetery: Shrine to America s Heroes, which has been the cemetery s bestselling book on Arlington Cemetery for more than 30 years. Mondays Sept. 10, 17 & 24 6:30 8:30 p.m. Lenexa City Hall at City Center W. 87th St. Parkway Lenexa China s Big Digs: The Terracotta Army, the Great Wall and the Grand Canal This course explores ancient China s most notable engineering achievements, the Terracotta Army of 8,000 life-sized statues buried to protect the first emperor Qin Shi Huan; the Great Wall, which could span the distance from Wichita to Washington, D.C.; and the Grand Canal, the longest manmade waterway in the world. We ll learn what social conditions and technological advances made these feats possible, how they changed Chinese history and culture, and why they were lauded or vilified throughout the ages, as seen in literature and art. Nancy Hope is Associate Director of the Kansas Consortium of Teaching About Asia and retired Associate Director for Education at KU s Confucius Institute. She holds master s degrees in education, fine arts and Asian art history. She lived in Japan for nearly nine years, first as a U.S. Naval officer and then as a kimono designer. Wednesdays Oct. 3, 10 & 17 6:30 8:30 p.m. Lenexa City Hall at City Center W. 87th St. Parkway Lenexa 24 osher.ku.edu Tel or Fall 2018

25 MISSION Spiritual Disciplines The Spiritual Disciplines that Jews, Christians, and Muslims Share Want to understand the common spiritual bonds shared by the three great religions that claim Abraham as their patriarch? Throughout time the adherents of these three faith groups have tended to their souls through the same spiritual disciplines: fixedhour prayer, sacred day, sacred meal, fasting, giving, pilgrimage, and the observance of sacred seasons. Each faith group believes that through these disciplines they become the persons God called them to be. Class sessions will focus on specific spiritual disciplines and how they are understood and practiced in each faith group. Gary Gilbertson, Colonel USAF (Ret), is an Episcopal priest with more than 50 years of experience in serving military and civilian multidenominational and interfaith assignments. Thursdays Sept. 13, 20 & p.m. St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church 6630 Nall Ave. Mission Sponsored by Horizons Arts Ministry Photo: kwasny221 Amelia Earhart: What Happened to Her? We will examine the famed Kansas aviator who twice attempted to fly around the world. Both attempts failed with the last one creating an international mystery as to what happened to Earhart, how she may have died and the possibility that she may have survived. We will look into her life and discuss the sordid accounts of what may have happened to Earhart and her co-pilot Fred Noonan on July 2, We will discuss the $4.5 million search-and-rescue mission over a 250-square-mile area ordered by President Franklin Roosevelt. Lastly, we will look at the many theories surrounding her disappearance and whether she survived. Russ Hutchins teaches U.S. history, western civilization, and economics at Friends University-Topeka. He is a retired public school administrator and educator for 41 years. Oct. 2, 9 & p.m. Mission Square 6220 Martway St. Mission Creation Stories in World Religions This course will focus on selected creation stories from around the world. We will explore origin myths from ancient Egypt and Babylonia, and compare them to current stories in the living religions of India and other parts of Asia, and among indigenous peoples of North America. And, of course, we will examine the story of Genesis and its role as the foundation of Judaism and Christianity. Each story will be considered in terms of its view of the world and nature, its understanding of humans and their manifold relations, and its conception of the powerful agent, or force, that gave rise to it all. Barry Crawford, Ph.D., recently retired as professor of religious studies at Washburn University. Oct. 23, 30 & Nov p.m. Mission Square 6220 Martway St. Mission Fall 2018 Tel or osher.ku.edu 25

26 PRAIRIE VILLAGE Thomas Jefferson Faiths of Our Founders Prayer in public schools, the Ten Commandments on courthouse property, and nativity scenes at city hall should these be permitted in American civic life? We ve heard plenty from today s politicians and pundits. What were the views of the founders of our republic? What did they think was the proper role of religion in the nation they created? What do the religion clauses of the Constitution and Bill of Rights say? Are there other documents from this period that reveal how the framers understood the relationship between church and state? What were their religious beliefs and practices? These are just a few of the questions we will discuss as we try to shed light on the faiths of our founders. Barry Crawford, Ph.D., has recently retired as a professor of religious studies at Washburn University. Thursdays Oct. 11, 18 & p.m. Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse 9101 Nall Ave. Prairie Village America s First Ladies Behind every successful man, there is a woman, and throughout history, America s First Families have embodied this saying. The role of America s First Lady is ever changing with each new occupant of the White House. They are embedded in our memory as activists and leaders of the causes they championed. Women such as Eleanor Roosevelt, Betty Ford, Abigail Adams, and Hillary Clinton have advanced discussions on once-taboo subjects and have led as fascinating lives as their husbands. This course will examine the oftensecluded lives of these women, their actions behind the scenes and their impact on our nation. Tyler Habiger holds a bachelor s degree in American politics and theatre and a master s in human services from Drury University. He has served as a college instructor and is now happily employed at KU Endowment in. Oct. 16, 23 & p.m. Claridge Court 8101 Mission Rd. Prairie Village Hinges of History: How Our Border Region Has Changed America You probably know that the Missouri-Kansas Border Region has a colorful past. Few people, however, know just how often the entire course of American history turned on the events and people here, or that these hinges of history come alive at scores of outstanding museums and historic sites in our area. From the Louisiana Purchase to Bleeding Kansas to Brown v. Board of Education, the authors of the Border Region s first heritage travel guide share the best places to discover the history. Aaron Barnhart and Diane Eickhoff co-authored The Big Divide: A Travel Guide to Historic and Civil War Sites in the Missouri-Kansas Border Region. They publish this and other history titles through Quindaro Press and frequently give presentations on behalf of the Kansas and Missouri humanities councils. Thursdays Nov. 1, 8 & p.m. Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse 9101 Nall Ave. Prairie Village 26 osher.ku.edu Tel or Fall 2018

27 ROELAND PARK Photo courtesy of Anne Hassler Winston, the Windsors and James Bond Winston Churchill had such a penchant for espionage that he might have been the model for James Bond s secretive superior, M. Churchill had a war to win on many fronts, and just how he did it remained largely secret for 70 years. At last we can examine the tactics used by Churchill and his team to confound and defeat the enemy whoever and wherever they were. We ll review the alleged treasonous actions of the Windsors, the secret British peace negotiations that started in 1942, and the British code-breaking operation. Finally, we ll watch a commando raid first from the public point of view and then with inside information. Why James Bond? That s a secret. Jeremy Taylor is an Englishman now living in. He lectures on Winston Churchill and has had a lifetime s interest in Britain s wartime leader and prime minister. Jeremy is well-known for his popular radio show on KLWN in. Nov. 6, 13 & p.m. Claridge Court 8101 Mission Rd. Prairie Village The Geography of Kansas: What Dorothy Didn t Know About a Place Called Home Geography is much more than place locations, and this course will prove it! From the Ozark lowlands to the High Plains, explore the physical and human geography of Kansas in three two-hour segments. We begin with nature, specifically land and climate as the context for human interaction in the form of resource extraction that was part of the historical economic geography of Kansas regions. Next, we will discuss the rise of key cities, especially Wichita, Topeka and. Small-town life and the struggle for rural survival take us back to our roots, while suggesting a problematic future. Tom Schmiedeler, Ph.D., is professor emeritus of geography at Washburn University. Thursdays Sept. 13, 20 & p.m. Roeland Park Community Center 4850 Rosewood Dr. Roeland Park Kansas: The Cradle of Basketball from James Naismith to Olympic Gold to Phog Allen In the 1930s, graduating college athletes found the best basketball in the AAU Industrial Leagues, with the best teams found in Kansas. Learn how businesses sponsored basketball to market their products during the Great Depression. We ll highlight the McPherson Globe Refiners, a town team that introduced the dunk shot, originated the zone press, and won the first Gold Medal in basketball in the 1936 Berlin Olympics. The course covers the first 50 years of basketball, focusing on Dr. James Naismith, the game s inventor, who mentored legendary coaches Phog Allen and John McLendon. Rich Hughes received a bachelor s degree from KU and a master s in computer science from Kansas State University. Rich authored the book, Netting Out Basketball, 1936, on the original dream team the 1936 U.S. Olympics basketball team. Wednesday Oct. 10, 17 & p.m. Roeland Park Community Center 4850 Rosewood Dr. Roeland Park Fall 2018 Tel or osher.ku.edu 27

28 LEAVENWORTH Photo: Orkney Island, photo by Tom Schmiedeler Exploring the British Northern Isles Have you ever wanted to play the game of Ba, walk the Ring of Broghdar, sit in a Black House, smell a peat fire, speak Orcadian or sail Scapa Flow? If the answer is yes, come aboard the ferry departing from the Scottish mainland on October 27 for Shetland, Orkney and the Outer Hebrides. We will explore the physical, economic and cultural geography of these fantastic islands. After an introduction to the geography of Highland Scotland, we will discuss topics such as archaeology (why Orkney is the Egypt of the North ), land tenure (clans, crofts and clearances), ecology (the machair) and economies (sheep and oil) of each of the three island groups. Tom Schmiedeler, Ph.D., is professor emeritus of geography at Washburn University. October 2, 9 & p.m. Townplace Suites, Jayhawk Room 1001 N. 4th St. Leavenworth Espionage! This course examines the fascinating development of secret intelligence services in the 20th century their successes and failures in gathering enemy secrets and promoting national interests; their role in peace and war; and the shadowy world of foreign influence operations. We ll take a close look at Russia, Germany and Great Britain specifically how spies changed the course of history. We ll also delve into the golden age of espionage the Cold War and the continuation of those practices well into the 21st century. As you will learn, cloak and dagger are not relics of the past. Please remember, the walls have ears... Mark Hull, Ph.D., has a background in Army intelligence and he has authored two books on intelligence operations. He is also a professor at Ft. Leavenworth s Command and General Staff College, an attorney, a doctorate in modern German history and a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. Thursdays Oct. 18, 25 & Nov p.m. Townplace Suites, Jayhawk Room 1001 N. 4th St. Leavenworth The American Revolution: A New Idea, a New Nation In 1775, gunfire broke out on a village green in Massachusetts. The skirmish was preceded by years of friction between Britain and its discontented American colonies. A new idea was taking hold, an idea that turned centuries of hierarchy upside down. Were people destined to be ruled by kings? Or, were people capable of choosing their own leaders? Subjects or citizens? The notion of a republic had been entirely discredited in Europe, but in the new land of America, people were enthused by the prospects. This course addresses the causes, the personages, the combat, and the diplomacy that launched an embryonic state on a path of greatness. Richard V. Barbuto is deputy director of the Department of Military History at Fort Leavenworth. He lectures nationally on the War of Nov. 6, 13 & p.m. Townplace Suites, Jayhawk Room 1001 N. 4th St. Leavenworth 28 osher.ku.edu Tel or Fall 2018

29 CLAY COUNTY, MO Thinking Machines: Impossible, Improbable or Inevitable? This class will look at the quest for artificial intelligence and examine some significant achievements (and failures) in the field. We will look at Deep Learning and other methods currently being used to make computers smarter, and we will consider the barriers to achieving human-level thinking. How will we know when the threshold of true machine intelligence has been crossed, and what will that event mean for humanity? We will see what computer scientists, psychologists, philosophers and science fiction writers have said about the prospect of thinking machines. David Mannering earned a doctorate in Higher Education Administration from KU. He recently retired from a 40-year career in information technology including 15 years as a CIO. He has taught management information systems courses and computer programming. Thursdays Sept. 13, 20 & p.m. Maple Woods Community College Campus Center Building, Classroom N.E. Barry Rd. Kansas City, Mo. Men and Women of the Early American Republic Like all conflicts, the War of 1812 affected the social and political development of its participants and their people: the U.S., Britain, Canada and the native tribes of North America. This course examines the fascinating lives of some of its better-known participants, including Tecumseh, James and Dolly Madison, and Andrew Jackson. We ll also learn about some lesser-known personalities like William Apess, a Pequot, who served as a drummer in the U.S. Army; Laura Secord who warned British officers of an impending attack; Isaac Brock, the tragic British General turned Canadian hero; and Betsy Doyle, the Molly Pitcher of the War of Richard V. Barbuto has recently retired as the deputy director of the Department of Military History at Fort Leavenworth. He lectures nationally on the War of Oct. 2, 9 & p.m. McCrite Plaza at Briarcliff 1201 N.W. Tullison Rd. Kansas City, Mo. The Ancient Psalms: History, Poetry and Human Nature Almost 3,000 years old, but still as current as the morning news, the Psalter has enticed generations to explore its spiritual and secular depths. As history, the Psalms reveal a people searching for a homeland, a psychic identity, and internal and national peace. As literature, they invite readers to examine the poetic power of parallel construction and perhaps to write their own such personal verse. As windows into the human heart, they capture our lives, from the sadness of war and exile to the everyday experiences of relationships, worries and work. Writer Judith Galas has taught an array of students, business professionals and adults learning just for the fun of it. Her most recent book, Living the Ancient Psalms: Messages for Modern Life, explores the modern links we have to the desert poetry of our Hebrew ancestors. Wednesdays Oct & p.m. Maple Woods Community College Campus Center Building, Classroom N.E. Barry Rd. Kansas City, Mo. Fall 2018 Tel or osher.ku.edu 29

30 CLAY COUNTY, MO Three Dutch Masters: Rembrandt, Vermeer, & van Gogh Was Rembrandt an experimental etcher? Did Vermeer use a camera obscura? And how did van Gogh s use of color and impasto application of paint influence modern art? We ll learn how Rembrandt was inspired by the Bible, why Vermeer s reputation is based on just 34 paintings, and how Vincent van Gogh, in an artistic career of less than 10 years (three of which were spent learning to draw), became one of the most beloved and prized artists of all time. These questions and more will be discussed while viewing some of the most beautiful and significant paintings in the world. Dan Kirchhefer is an artist and professor emeritus who taught drawing, printmaking and the history of American art at Emporia State University. Thursdays Nov. 1, 8 & p.m. Maple Woods Community College Campus Center Building, Classroom N.E. Barry Rd. Kansas City, Mo. Rembrandt van Rijn, Self-Portrait ALUMNI ASSOCIATION DISCOUNTS The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at KU is proud to partner with leading academic institutions across Kansas, including Kansas State University and Washburn University. Members of their alumni associations can receive a special $10-per-semester discount for courses offered by KU s Osher Institute at 19 sites in 10 cities across Kansas and Greater Kansas City. To receive your discount when you register for courses: 1. Enter your member ID number on the registration form in this catalog; 2. Enter it in the appropriate field on the online registration form at or 3. Call or and provide your number to the Contact Center staff. The member discount is available for short courses only. It does not apply to special event fees. FEES, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Fees One course, $50; two courses, $100; three courses, $130; four courses, $170; five courses, $210; six courses, $250. The first $15 of the first course is credited as an Osher Institute membership fee. Class Cancellation Although highly unlikely, a class may be canceled due to underenrollment or other circumstance beyond the Institute s control. Members will be notified of any cancellation and have the option to transfer their registration to another course or request a refund. Refund Policy If there is no stated deadline, a written or ed request (kupce@ku.edu) for a refund will be honored up to one week before a course or special event begins. There will be a $5 administrative fee for a course and $15 for a special event. A $30 fee will be charged for returned checks. Privacy Policy Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Kansas does not share, sell, or rent its mailing lists. You have our assurance that any information you provide will be held in confidence by the Institute. We occasionally use mailing lists that we have leased. If you receive unwanted communication from the Institute, it is because your name appears on a list we have acquired from another source. In this case, please accept our apologies. Program Accessibility We accommodate persons with disabilities. Please call or mark the space on the registration form, and a KU Professional & Continuing Education representative will contact you to discuss your needs. To ensure accommodation, please register at least two weeks before the start of the class. See the nondiscrimination policies that follow. University of Kansas Nondiscrimination Policy The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression and genetic information in the University s programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director of the Office of Institutional Opportunity and Access, IOA@ku.edu, 1246 W. Campus Road, Room 153A,, KS, 66045, , 711 TTY. Kansas State University Nondiscrimination Policy Kansas State University is committed to nondiscrimination on the base of race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, ancestry, disability, military status, veteran status, or other non-merit reasons, in admissions, educational programs or activities and employment, including employment of disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam Era, as required by applicable laws and regulations. Responsibility for coordination of compliance efforts and receipt of inquiries concerning Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, has been delegated to the Director of Affirmative Action, Kansas State University, 214 Anderson Hall, Manhattan, KS , (Phone) ; (TTY) osher.ku.edu Tel or Fall 2018

31 HOW TO BECOME A FRIEND OF OSHER The Friends of Osher is a special group of people who donate funds to support the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Kansas. They recognize that the accessible, low-cost educational opportunities offered by the Osher Institute enrich the lives of adult learners. They also help us expand our programming and add new sites for courses and special events. Will you join them? Contributions to the Friends of Osher benefit our community and the Osher Institute by: Helping keep Osher s tuition and fees low Enabling more people to attend our courses and events Continuing our efforts to attract highly qualified instructors Expanding into areas in need of lifelong learning opportunities Maintaining the technology we need to sustain the quality of our programming Osher BusinessFriends The Osher BusinessFriends Program is designed to allow your organization to partner with KU to support lifelong learning in our community while raising awareness of your services among the Osher Institute s members. Your support benefits our community and the Osher Institute by helping keep Osher s tuition and fees low, allowing more people to attend our courses and events. It helps us attract highly qualified instructors and top-notch presenters who form the educational foundation of our program. It also allows us to expand into areas in need of lifelong learning opportunities and to maintain the technology we need to sustain the quality of our programming. Every contribution helps. Please become an Osher BusinessFriend today. Supporter...$50 $74 Patron...$75 $99 Benefactor...$100 $249 Sponsor...$250 $499 Trustee...$500 $999 Regent...$1,000+ It s easy to contribute. You can make your donation by completing the registration form on pages 19 20; by calling toll free ; or going online to If you wish to be included as a leading Osher BusinessFriend in the Osher catalog, please contact Jim Peters at jimpeters@ku.edu or Planned Giving: Become a Legacy Friend of Osher Planned giving is a way for you to leave a legacy of lifelong learning to ensure that future learners will have the opportunities for intellectual engagement that are now enriching your life through the Osher Institute at KU. What is planned giving? Planned giving is finding ways to make charitable gifts now or after your lifetime while enjoying financial benefits for yourself. Planned gifts are sometimes referred to as stop-and-think gifts because they require some planning and may require help from your professional advisors. Unlike cash donations, they are typically made from assets in your estate rather than disposable income, and come to fruition upon your death. Planned gifts include: A bequest in your will or living trust A charitable gift annuity A charitable lead trust An endowment fund Retirement plan assets Life insurance policies A remainder interest in your home A misconception is that planned giving is only for the wealthy. The truth is, even people of modest means can make a difference through planned giving. To learn more, call Andy Morrison at or amorrison@ kuendowment.org to learn how you can support Osher s mission while ensuring your family s financial security. Fall 2018 Tel or osher.ku.edu 31