spring 2016 - lifelong & professional...

Look for courses and special events at these locations:

Manhattan • Salina • LindsborgMcPherson • HutchinsonSouth Hutchinson • NewtonNorth Newton • Hesston

No homework. No tests. No pressure. It’s just learning for the joy of it!

Enrichment short courses and special events specially developed for folks 50 and better.

Spring 2016

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Dear Lifelong Learners,

Spring in the Flint Hills! How’s that for a happy thought? Perhaps the only thing that would make me smile brighter is knowing that the Osher Institute will be offering 26 courses at 14 sites in 9 cities across central Kansas. From homesteaders to presidents, from Shakespeare to Hitchcock, and from the counterculture of the ’60s to today’s migrant crisis, there’s bound to be something to pique your interest. Register today!Some Very Special, Special EventsIn addition to our courses, we’ve got a line-up of all-star special events in Manhattan, Salina and Hutchinson.In Manhattan (see page 3), you can:• Take a journey back in time to

local Underground Railroad sites in Riley and Wabaunsee counties

• Join us for a tour of historic Fort Riley established in 1853

• Enjoy a production of William Shakespeare’s As You Like It at the Chapman Theatre

In Salina (see page 4):• Listen to the classical voices of

international virtuosos Tatiana Tessman and Rebecca Copley, and the Salina Symphony at the Stiefel Theatre

• Revel in the joyful contemporary music of Keb’ Mo’ at the Stiefel Theatre

In Hutchinson (see page 5):• Board the bus for a two-day visit

to Lawrence, Kan., to visit the Dole Institute, Allen Fieldhouse, the Natural History Museum and the new DeBruce Center, home of James Naismith’s handwritten “13 Rules of Basketball”

Eighteen New Courses!That’s right, more than half of the courses we’re offering this spring are new with 12 new instructors. You can’t beat that with a stick.A Strong CollaborationIn addition to our great instructors, we also want to recognize our ongoing programming partners who share our strong commitment to lifelong learning. Information about all our partners can be found on page 22.Friends of Oshern addition to the support we get from the Osher Foundation and KU Professional & Continuing Education, equally important has been the support we’ve received from our Friends of Osher. This is a special group of people whose donations support the Osher Institute. They recognize that the accessible, low-cost opportunities offered by the Institute enrich the lives of adult learners. They also help us expand our programming and add new sites for courses and special events.

A Special Benefit for Friends of OsherStarting this semester, Friends of Osher earn a special benefit. They now can enjoy early registration for courses and events. Will you join them? For more information and a list of our donor Friends, please see pages 20–21.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 [email protected] or call 785-864-9142.Join Us on FacebookThe Osher Institute at KU is on Facebook. Join us at www.facebook.com/osherkansas.Come for the Courses. Stay for the People.On behalf of our dedicated partners and instructors, I invite you to review the courses and events in this catalog and enroll today. We’re sure that you will love the courses and meet inquisitive folks like you who want to learn—just for the joy of it!It’s Easy to Register!There are three easy ways to register: you can mail the registration form in this catalog, go online at www.osher.ku.edu, or call toll free 877-404-5823.We hope to see you soon.Sincerely,

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Underground Railroad Sites in Riley and Wabaunsee Counties The Underground Railroad was a lifeline for slaves yearning to be free, even in Kansas, the Free State. On this journey, we’ll visit significant sites and learn who played import-ant roles during this period. We’ll explore the famous Beecher Bible and Rifle Church and the Strong Farm and meet Captain Mitchell, Reverend Blood and others who helped to make Kansas a free state! This adventure will place you in the shoes of enslaved Africans, slave owners and abolitionists as you learn the true meaning of strength, courage, and endurance experienced.Richard Pitts, Executive Director of the Wonder Workshop, is the author of A Self-guided Tour of the Underground Railroad in Kansas and Executive Producer of the docu-mentary “The Kansas Underground Railroad.”Friday, Apr. 8 • 9 a.m.–2 p.m.9:00 a.m. – Coach picks up

Meadowlark Hills residents9:15 a.m. – Coach departs Town

Center parking lot west of Dillard’s in Manhattan

$75 fee includes transportation, pre-sentation, admissions and lunch.

Refund must be requested by Apr. 1, minus a $15 administrative fee.

Historic Fort Riley TourFort Riley, established in 1853, is one of the Army’s oldest and continu-ously garrisoned posts. Our visit to the historic Main Post will consist of a guided tour of the U.S. Cavalry Museum, which chronicles the history of the horse-mounted branch of the service from 1775 to 1950; a guided tour of the 1st Infantry Division Museum, the Army’s oldest and most storied Division; and a tour of the historic Custer House restored to its original 1870s look. We’ll also take a walking tour of the Main Post featuring landmarks such as St. Mary’s Chapel, the old trolley station, the historic Cavalry Parade Field, and the gravesite of “Chief,” the last cavalry horse of the Army. We’ll even stop for lunch on post.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.Friday, Apr. 15 • 9 a.m.–3 p.m.9:00 a.m. – Coach picks up

Meadowlark Hills residents9:15 a.m. – Coach departs Town

Center parking lot west of Dillard’s in Manhattan

$65 fee includes transportation, admissions and lunch.

Refund must be requested by Apr. 8, minus a $15 administrative fee.

William Shakespeare’s As You Like ItIn As You Like It, the heroine Rosalind flees persecution in her uncle’s court accompanied by her cousin Celia to find safety and eventually love in the Forest of Arden. They encounter a number of memorable characters, including the court fool, Touchstone and the melancholy Jacques. Featuring some of Shakespeare’s most famous and oft-quoted phrases, “All the world’s a stage” and “A fool! A fool! I met a fool in the forest…,” this play remains a favorite romantic comedy among audiences around the world. This production is part of a semester-long series of campus and community events honoring the 400th anni-versary of Shakespeare’s death. As You Like It is sponsored by the KSU School of Music, Theatre and Dance and directed by David Mackay.Thursday, Apr. 28 • 7:30 p.m.Mark A. Chapman Theatre,

Nichols Hall702 Mid-Campus Dr. SouthManhattan$15 admission feeRefund must be requested by Apr. 21, minus a $5 administrative fee.This production complements the three-part Osher Institute course being offered by Sally Bailey in February at the Beach Museum of Art. (See page 6.)


Special Events—Salina

Expressive VirtuosityTwo international virtuosos will return to the Stiefel stage for this thrilling concert! Tatiana Tessman will perform Liszt’s Piano Concerto No. 2 and Rebecca Copley will perform selections from Puccini’s Tosca and Turandot. Russian-born pianist Tatiana Tessman’s career is studded with awards that distinguish her as an artist of international stature.Singing the most demanding reper-toire for soprano, Rebecca Copley has triumphed in opera and sym-phonic works throughout the world.Pre-PerformanceFriday, Jan. 29 • 2:30 p.m.

PerformanceSunday, Jan. 31 • 4 p.m.

Stiefel TheatreWatson Room151 S. Santa FeSalina$40 fee includes Friday pre-perfor-mance and Sunday concert.Symphony ticket holders may attend the pre-performance event for free but must register in advance.Refund must be requested by Jan. 22, minus a $15 administrative fee.

Keb’ Mo’ and his BandAward-winning singer, songwriter, guitarist and contemporary blues artist Keb’ Mo’ recently released his album BLUESAmericana. The album garnered Keb’ Mo’ a Blues Music Award and three 2015 Grammy nominations. Keb’ Mo’ has cultivated a reputation as a modern master of American roots music. B.B. King, Buddy Guy, the Dixie Chicks, Joe Cocker and Tom Jones have all recorded his songs. He has collab-orated with Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Brown, Cassandra Wilson, Buddy Guy, Amy Grant and Solomon Burke.Osher Institute Exclusive!Join us for a discussion of Keb’ Mo’s music and reception with light hors d’oeuvres and refreshments.Friday, Apr. 156:30 p.m. – Presentation and reception8:00 p.m. – PerformanceStiefel TheatreWatson Room151 S. Santa FeSalina$55 fee includes concert and reception.Refund must be requested by Jan. 22, 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 2006.

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.

Tatiana Tessman

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Special Event—Hutchinson

Lawrence! A Two-Day VisitJoin us as we take an overnight trip to Lawrence, often called “The Cradle of Basketball.” We’ll depart Hutchinson on Wednesday, Apr. 6, arriving in Lawrence in time for lunch at Free State Brewery and to spend some time on Massachusetts Street. Then it’s off to the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics. After checking into the Holiday Inn Express, you’ll have two choices for an evening in Lawrence: you can head to the Lied Center for an Osher exclusive dinner and a concert by the Branford Marsalis Quartet, or you can go enjoy dinner on your own in one of the many great restaurants downtown. On Thursday, we’ll take a bus tour of the beautiful, but ever-changing KU campus, stopping for a tour of Allen Fieldhouse and the new DeBruce Center—permanent home of James Naismith’s handwritten “13 Rules of Basketball.” Then we’ll visit the KU Natural History Museum and gravesite of James Naismith, inventor of basketball. Following lunch at the Kansas Union (with time to visit the KU Bookstore), we’ll head back to Hutchinson.Wednesday, Apr. 6 8:00 a.m. – Depart HutchinsonNoon – Arrive in Lawrence5:30 p.m. – Dinner and Branford Marsalis concert or dinner on your own

downtownThursday, Apr. 78:00 a.m. – Depart hotel 8:45 a.m. – Tour campus sites1:30 p.m. – Depart Lawrence5:00 p.m. – Arrive in Hutchinson$295 fee per person – double occupancy$345 fee for single occupancyFee includes coach transportation, lodging, breakfasts, admission fees, two lunches and snacks on the bus. Optional $75 fee: Branford Marsalis Quartet concert and pre-performance dinner at the Lied Center.Refund must be requested by Mar. 30, minus a $15 administrative fee.

Alumni Association DiscountsThe Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at KU is proud to partner with leading academic institutions across Kansas, including Kansas State University, Hutchinson Community College, Washburn University and Hesston College.

Members of their alumni associa-tions can receive a special $10 per semester discount for courses offered by KU’s Osher Institute at 40 sites in 19 cities across Kansas and Greater Kansas City. This catalog lists the courses and events in Central Kansas, but a full listing of courses and events across the state and Greater Kansas City can be found at www.osher.ku.edu.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 www.osher.ku.edu; or

3. Call toll free 877-404-5823 and provide your number to the regis-tration specialist.

The member discount is available for short courses only. It does not apply to special event fees.


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William Shakespeare’s As You Like ItThis course is just in time for Kansas State’s spring production of the Shakespeare classic, As You Like It. Prior to the performance, we’ll read selected scenes, discuss artistic and historical issues involved in the play, and learn how Shakespeare’s plays were produced in the Globe Theatre in London. During one session we will visit the Beach Museum’s exhibit of a rare 400-year-old “First Folio” of the William Shakespeare’s plays. First assembled by two actors in 1623, the folio is an original print-ing of the first collected edition of Shakespeare’s plays. Of 800 original copies, it’s estimated that between 200 and 300 remain. Sally Bailey, MFA, MSW, is a Professor of Theatre at Kansas State University and author of Barrier-Free Theatre, a book about making theatre accessible to everyone.TuesdaysFeb. 16, 23 & Mar. 1 • 6–8 p.m.Beach Museum of Art701 Beach Rd.ManhattanThe First Folio tour is organized by the Folger Shakespeare Library, in part-nership with the Cincinnati Museum Center and the American Library Association.

Manhattan Home Life of the 1880’sWhat was Manhattan like during the 1880s? The homes? Furnishings? Clothing? We will delve into local 1880’s community and home life through food, fashion, families, government, buildings and work. A special tour after the class of the Wolf House Museum will illustrate that period.Cheryl Collins, Riley County Historical Museum Director, holds degrees in history from KSU. Corina Salas De Hugo, Riley County Historical Museum Curator of Collections, holds a degree in interior design from KSU. Linda Glasgow, RCHM Curator of Archives/Librarian, has a degree in history from the University of Missouri. Allana Saenger Parker, RCHM Curator of Design, has a degree in history from KSU and a master’s in museum studies from KU. Marla Day, Senior Curator, Kansas State University Historic Costume and Textiles Museum and RCHM Trustee, has two degrees in clothing and textiles from KSU.FridaysFeb. 19, 26 & Mar. 4 • 2–4 p.m.Meadowlark Hills Community Room 2121 Meadowlark Rd.Manhattan

The Generals Who Became PresidentThe course will focus on three of America’s most significant and influential military men. First, we’ll examine the life and military leadership of George Washington. During the American Revolution, Washington successfully and con-tinually outmaneuvered the British Army. Then we’ll review the life and military genius of Ulysses Grant. Although a mediocre West Point student, Grant successfully led Union forces as he “outgener-aled” Confederate military leaders during America’s Civil War. Finally we’ll consider the life and military acumen of Kansas’ own Dwight D. Eisenhower. While not a successful battlefield commander, Eisenhower played a significant role in forging a war-winning coalition of fractious allies during the Second World War. 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.TuesdaysMar. 29 & Apr. 5, 12 • 6:30–8:30 p.m. Meadowlark Hills Community Room 2121 Meadowlark Rd.Manhattan


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Worker Heritage: Homesteaders, Farmers, Miners and Women!We’ll discuss how the homestead era in Kansas provided an environment for labor and farmer organizations such as the Grange and Knights of Labor. Then we’ll review the forgotten Cloud County town of Minersville, a coal mining commu-nity with a rich labor cooperative movement. Finally, we’ll examine how women helped change labor in America, including stories of Mother Jones, Frances Perkins, Lucy Parsons, Susan B. Anthony and other women past and present. Greg Stephens teaches at K-State Polytechnic in Salina. Tom Fleming has taught social science at Bethany College and the University of Texas. Debi Aaron, an officer with the Kansas Anthropological Association, has researched Minersville, Kan. Dee Boyd has led worker and com-munication training. Bob Storer is a representative for the Working Kansas Alliance. Joan Ratzlaff has worked for fair treatment in the workplace for more than 40 years.WednesdaysApr. 6, 13 & 20 • 6:30–8:30 p.m.Meadowlark Hills Community Room 2121 Meadowlark Rd.Manhattan

Art for All: Birger Sandzén and Early Kansas Art AssociationsThe philosophies that Birger Sandzén absorbed from his radical Swedish National Romantic art instructors had a far-reaching effect on the evolution of culture on the Kansas prairie. We’ll look at young Swedes who broke with the Swedish Royal Academy to found the League of Artists, whose first studio class of eight in 1891 included Sandzén. We’ll trace Sandzén’s earliest years in Lindsborg and his efforts to establish a vibrant arts community in the American Heartland through exhibitions and art societies. Finally, we’ll focus on the lasting contributions Sandzén made to the state’s art programs.Cori Sherman North is the curator at the Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery in Lindsborg. She earned her master’s and doctorate’s in art history at KU. She is the author of Charles Bunnell, Rocky Mountain Modern (2013) and a frequent con-tributor to American Art Review.MondaysMar. 7, 14 & 21 • 6:30–8:30 p.m.Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery401 N. First St.Lindsborg

The Legend of Atlantis: Legend No MoreEver since Plato’s stories of Atlantis appeared in ancient Greece, the search has been on to find it. Searchers have looked in the Atlantic, the Pacific, the Mediterranean Sea, the Caribbean Sea and as far away as the North and South Poles. In our first session we will examine the origins of the story of Atlantis told by Plato and others, reviewing its myths and legends. We’ll explore theories about the location of Atlantis, includ-ing the Mediterranean Sea (the island of Santorini, ancient Troy, and Spain) and the Atlantic Ocean (the Azores, Bimini and Cuba). Finally we will start with 1968 airplane photos of Bimini showing underwater struc-tures suggesting an ancient sunken maritime empire.Kathi Patterson earned a bachelor’s degree in English and a master’s in Communication Arts. She has 10 years’ experience teaching college English, cinema studies, and other courses at several colleges and uni-versities, most recently for six years at Hutchinson Community College.MondaysMar. 21, 28 & Apr. 4 • 2–4 p.m.Bethany Home321 Chestnut St.Lindsborg

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Historical Dialogs of DemocracyThis course investigates the evolution of democracy as a social and political system through the voices of both its supporters and detractors. It reviews the historic arguments presented in the writings of social and political the-orists and philosophers of the time. It presents to the students a forum for discussion, debate, critical analy-sis and evaluation about the ups and downs of this process, from Ancient Greece to early modern Europe and to America. Although there will be short introductory comments on each topic before discussion begins, the course will be structured as a seminar with a format specifically intended to facilitate the free and open exchange of ideas about democracy.Mike Russell, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of History at Kansas Wesleyan University. He earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Western Washington University, and his doctorate at Washington State University.MondaysFeb. 22, 29 & Mar. 7 • 2–4 p.m.Pioneer Hall, Room 350Kansas Wesleyan University 100 E. Claflin Ave.Salina

Introduction to World ReligionsAs our society becomes increas-ingly global, we naturally encounter different religions. Sometimes the information we have about other religions is accurate, sometimes it isn’t. The purpose of this course is to provide accurate information about a variety of religions, perhaps some you’ve never heard of or know little about. So, here are some ques-tions we’ll answer: How did the religion begin? Who are the major people? What rituals and beliefs drive the religion? These and many other questions will be addressed in an open and unbiased way for “Dharmic” religions (Hinduism, Buddhism, etc.), “Abrahamic” reli-gions (Judaism, Islam, etc.), and “Taoic” religions (Confucianism, Taoism, etc.).Joel Matthews holds a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Emporia State University and has been a licensed practitioner for 20 years. Now at K-State, he teaches courses in psychology.WednesdaysFeb. 24 & Mar. 2, 9 • 2–4 p.m.Technology Center, Room 168Kansas State University Polytechnic2310 Centennial Rd.Salina

Building a Better Community with Public DeliberationIn response to recent political polarization, some cities have exper-imented with complex public policy issues with public deliberation. We’ll offer a structured conversation that welcomes public deliberation on three selected issues. The class will use National Issues Forum Guides to offer background information for delibera-tion. First will be “Historic Decisions: If we lived in 1787, how might we have thought through what kind of government we should have?”; then, we’ll discuss “America’s Role in the World: What Does National Security Mean in the 21st Century?” Finally, we review “Sustaining Ourselves: How can we best meet our needs today without hampering our ability to meet those needs tomorrow?”Greg Stephens is a faculty member at K-State and active in several com-munity groups. Thea Nietfeld is a trained mediator, facilitator and a founder of Salina Initiative for Restorative Justice.$7.50 materials feeWednesdaysMar. 16, 23 & 30 • 6:30–8:30 p.m.College Center Conference RoomKansas State University Polytechnic2310 Centennial Rd.Salina


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Six Women Who Made HistoryThis course brings to life the stories of women who changed history. Presented in a first-person format and dressed in period costumes, the instructors tell the stories of these six historic figures, includ-ing heroic Civil War nurse Clara Barton, Katharine Wright (sister and promoter for her brothers’ Wright Brothers Company), First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, aviation record-holder Louise Thaden, first American woman mayor Dora Salter of Algonia, Kan., and Irena Sendler, member of the Polish Underground who rescued 2,500 Jewish children during WWII.Irene Nielsen, Psy.D., teaches courses in optimal aging, neu-ro-bio-psychology, and health psychology online at Ashford University. Bonnie Johnson, M.A.E.S., teaches math and eco-nomics at Hutchinson Community College. Both are creative and aggressive life-long learners.MondaysMar. 21, 28 & Apr. 4 • 2–4 p.m.Salina Presbyterian Manor2601 E. Crawford St.Salina

Play Ball! America’s Pastime in Film and FictionOne of the wonderful elements of spring is the beginning of baseball season, and there is arguably no better sport represented in litera-ture. This might be because baseball highlights individual actions within a team environment, and the game has historically been in close con-versation with many of our nation’s greatest struggles and accom-plishments. Thus, we will analyze the significance of these elements through various works of film and fiction, such as The Natural, Shoeless Joe and Bang the Drum Slowly. Each class period will be structured in a discussion format, and participants are asked to read Bang the Drum Slowly before the final class period. Damon Kraft, Ph.D., is a native Kansan and Associate Professor of English at Kansas Wesleyan University. He received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Emporia State University and his doctorate from the University of Missouri.WednesdaysApr. 6, 13 & 20 • 2–4 p.m.Pioneer Hall, Room 325Kansas Wesleyan University 100 E. Claflin Ave.Salina

The Generals Who Became PresidentThe course will focus on three of America’s most significant and influential military men. First, we’ll examine the life and military leadership of George Washington. During the American Revolution, Washington successfully and con-tinually outmaneuvered the British Army. Then we’ll review the life and military genius of Ulysses Grant. Although a mediocre West Point student, Grant successfully led Union forces as he “outgener-aled” Confederate military leaders during America’s Civil War. Finally we’ll consider the life and military acumen of Kansas’ own Dwight D. Eisenhower. While not a successful battlefield commander, Eisenhower played a significant role in forging a war-winning coalition of fractious allies during the Second World War. 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.TuesdaysApr. 19, 26 & May 3 • 6:30–8:30 p.m.Welcome Center, Room 122Kansas State University Polytechnic2310 Centennial Rd.Salina

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The Story of the Mennonites in South Central KansasMany branches of the Mennonite family call south central Kansas home. Yet the origins and customs of these Kansas Mennonites are varied and diverse. This course will explore the origins, settlement, culture and theology of Mennonites beginning in the 1500s to the present. We’ll explore migration patterns through Switzerland, the Netherlands, Prussia, Poland and Russia to the present in Kansas. We’ll examine the similarities and differences among the various branches of Mennonites and discuss the importance of pre-serving the historical record.Peggy Goertzen is Director and Archivist of the Center for Mennonite Brethren Studies at Tabor College in Hillsboro, Kansas. She has researched, published and lectured extensively on Mennonite history topics. WednesdaysFeb. 10, 17 & 24 • 2–4 p.m.The Cedars1021 Cedars Dr.McPherson

Where Do You Draw the Line & Why? Moral and Ethical Issues ExaminedExplore the hot issues of the day, including euthanasia, gay marriage, abortion, cloning, climate change, death penalty, just/unjust war, role of government in legislating moral-ity, and more. Learn how to think critically and examine each issue from a social, religious, scientific, and philosophical angle. Understand the root issue of each topic and create an informed opinion. You’ll learn the different ways people decide what is right and wrong and the strengths and weaknesses of each.Arlen Busenitz has a master’s in Ministry Leadership from Luther Rice Seminary, pastors a church and teaches Ethics & Philosophy for Hutchinson Community College. Arlen also volunteers in his commu-nity as a volunteer firefighter, EMT, and chaplain.TuesdaysMar. 8, 15 & 22 • 2–4 p.m.Hutchinson Community College

McPherson CenterRoom 1332208 E. Kansas Ave.McPherson

Why Hitchcock MattersThis course explores little-known but significant aspects of the work of Alfred Hitchcock, one of the most revered yet controversial film direc-tors. The course looks at what made Hitchcock both ahead of his time and still relevant today—artistically, historically and politically. The films scheduled for the course are Sabotage (1936), a story of modern-day ter-rorism in pre-war London; Dial M for Murder (1954), his entertaining 3-D suspense thriller, which will be shown in 3-D; the short films he made during WWII as a contribution to the war effort, including a sup-pressed film about the Holocaust; and never-before-seen footage from Hitchcock’s fascinating unrealized projects.Eric Monder, on staff at Bethany College, is a writer, teacher, and documentary filmmaker. He received his degree from New York University in 1986.MondaysMar. 21, 28 & Apr. 4 • 2–4 p.m.Hutchinson Community College

McPherson CenterRoom 1332208 E. Kansas Ave.McPherson


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OSHER SPRING 2016 REGISTRATION (one registration form per person)PART I

A. SELECT COURSES (Register for special events in the “Special Events Fees” section on the next page.)Hesston Courses (page 18) Starts Philosophy and the Big Questions of Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jan. 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Villa Life Center Chapel The Germany I Know . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Feb. 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Villa Life Center Chapel The Migrant Crisis: Europe and North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Feb. 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Villa Life Center Chapel

Hutchinson/S. Hutchinson Courses (pages 15–16) Starts Kansas at the Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mar. 2 . . . . . . . . . . Hutchinson Community College China: Rebirth of a Chinese Empire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apr. 1 . . . . . . . Mennonite Friendship Communities Revisiting the 1960s Counterculture: A Sociological & Personal Perspective . . . Apr. 5 . . . . . . . . . . Hutchinson Community College Blown Away: The Science of Kansas Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apr. 20 . . . . . . . . . Hutchinson Community College

Lindsborg Courses (page 7) Starts Art for All: Birger Sandzén and Early Kansas Art Associations . . . . . . . . . . . . Mar. 7 . . . . . . . . . .Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery The Legend of Atlantis: Legend No More . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mar. 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bethany Home

Manhattan Courses (pages 6–7) Starts William Shakespeare’s As You Like It . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Feb. 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beach Museum of Art Manhattan Home Life of the 1880’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Feb. 19 . . . . . . Meadowlark Hills Community Room The Generals Who Became President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mar. 29 . . . . . . Meadowlark Hills Community Room Worker Heritage: Homesteaders, Farmers, Miners and Women! . . . . . . . . . . Apr. 6 . . . . . . . Meadowlark Hills Community Room

McPherson Courses (page 10) Starts The Story of the Mennonites in South Central Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Feb. 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Cedars Where Do You Draw the Line & Why? Moral and Ethical Issues Examined . . . . Mar. 8 . . . . . Hutchinson Comm. Coll. McPherson Ctr. Why Hitchcock Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mar. 21 . . . . Hutchinson Comm. Coll. McPherson Ctr.

Newton/North Newton Courses (pages 16–17) Starts Buggies, Bonnets and Boundaries: A Study of the Amish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Feb. 11 . . . . . . Hutchinson Comm. Coll. Newton Ctr. The Migrant Crisis: Europe and North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Feb. 16 . . . . . . Hutchinson Comm. Coll. Newton Ctr. Six Women Who Made History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Feb. 29 . . . . . . Hutchinson Comm. Coll. Newton Ctr. Why Hitchcock Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apr. 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kidron Bethel Village

Salina Courses (pages 8–9) Starts Historical Dialogs of Democracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Feb. 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . Kansas Wesleyan University Introduction to World Religions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Feb. 24 . . . . . . . Kansas State University Polytechnic Building a Better Community with Public Deliberation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mar. 16 . . . . . . . Kansas State University Polytechnic Six Women Who Made History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mar. 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Salina Presbyterian Manor Play Ball! America’s Pastime in Film and Fiction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apr. 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kansas Wesleyan University The Generals Who Became President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apr. 19 . . . . . . . Kansas State University Polytechnic


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B. SPECIAL EVENTS FEES Expressive Virtuosity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jan. 29 . . . . . . . . . . $40

Lawrence! A Two-Day Visit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apr. 6 Double occupancy per person . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $295 Single occupancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $345 Branford Marsalis Quartet concert and pre-performance dinner at Lied Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75

Underground Railroad Sites in Riley and Wabaunsee Counties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apr. 8 . . . . . . . . . . . $75 Historic Fort Riley Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apr. 15 . . . . . . . . . . $65 Keb’ Mo’ and his Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apr. 15 . . . . . . . . . . $55 William Shakespeare’s As You Like It . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apr. 28 . . . . . . . . . . $15

ADDITIONAL COURSE MATERIALS FEE Building a Better Community with Public Deliberation (in Salina) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mar. 16 . . . . . . . . . $7.50

SUBTOTAL $_________

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Return this completed form to your front desk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$_______ Meadowlark Hills or Passport members—Your course fees have been prepaid.

Return this completed form to your front desk. Mennonite Friendship Communities—Your course fees have been prepaid.

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your front desk. Schowalter Villa—Your contribution is $30. Return this completed form to your front desk. . . .$_______

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A. SELECT COURSES (Register for special events in the “Special Events Fees” section on the next page.)Hesston Courses (page 18) Starts Philosophy and the Big Questions of Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jan. 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Villa Life Center Chapel The Germany I Know . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Feb. 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Villa Life Center Chapel The Migrant Crisis: Europe and North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Feb. 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Villa Life Center Chapel

Hutchinson/S. Hutchinson Courses (pages 15–16) Starts Kansas at the Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mar. 2 . . . . . . . . . . Hutchinson Community College China: Rebirth of a Chinese Empire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apr. 1 . . . . . . . Mennonite Friendship Communities Revisiting the 1960s Counterculture: A Sociological & Personal Perspective . . . Apr. 5 . . . . . . . . . . Hutchinson Community College Blown Away: The Science of Kansas Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apr. 20 . . . . . . . . . Hutchinson Community College

Lindsborg Courses (page 7) Starts Art for All: Birger Sandzén and Early Kansas Art Associations . . . . . . . . . . . . Mar. 7 . . . . . . . . . .Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery The Legend of Atlantis: Legend No More . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mar. 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bethany Home

Manhattan Courses (pages 6–7) Starts William Shakespeare’s As You Like It . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Feb. 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beach Museum of Art Manhattan Home Life of the 1880’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Feb. 19 . . . . . . Meadowlark Hills Community Room The Generals Who Became President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mar. 29 . . . . . . Meadowlark Hills Community Room Worker Heritage: Homesteaders, Farmers, Miners and Women! . . . . . . . . . . Apr. 6 . . . . . . . Meadowlark Hills Community Room

McPherson Courses (page 10) Starts The Story of the Mennonites in South Central Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Feb. 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Cedars Where Do You Draw the Line & Why? Moral and Ethical Issues Examined . . . . Mar. 8 . . . . . Hutchinson Comm. Coll. McPherson Ctr. Why Hitchcock Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mar. 21 . . . . Hutchinson Comm. Coll. McPherson Ctr.

Newton/North Newton Courses (pages 16–17) Starts Buggies, Bonnets and Boundaries: A Study of the Amish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Feb. 11 . . . . . . Hutchinson Comm. Coll. Newton Ctr. The Migrant Crisis: Europe and North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Feb. 16 . . . . . . Hutchinson Comm. Coll. Newton Ctr. Six Women Who Made History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Feb. 29 . . . . . . Hutchinson Comm. Coll. Newton Ctr. Why Hitchcock Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apr. 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kidron Bethel Village

Salina Courses (pages 8–9) Starts Historical Dialogs of Democracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Feb. 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . Kansas Wesleyan University Introduction to World Religions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Feb. 24 . . . . . . . Kansas State University Polytechnic Building a Better Community with Public Deliberation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mar. 16 . . . . . . . Kansas State University Polytechnic Six Women Who Made History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mar. 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Salina Presbyterian Manor Play Ball! America’s Pastime in Film and Fiction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apr. 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kansas Wesleyan University The Generals Who Became President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apr. 19 . . . . . . . Kansas State University Polytechnic


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Check enclosed, payable to the University of Kansas. Charge to: VISA MasterCard Discover American Express

Card # _____________________________________________________________________ Exp. _________________Name on card (print) ______________________________________ Daytime phone (________) _________________

Mail Osher Institute, Registrations, 1515 Saint Andrews Dr., Lawrence, Kansas 66047

Add Subtotals for total payment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GRAND TOTAL DUE $_________

B. SPECIAL EVENTS FEES Expressive Virtuosity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jan. 29 . . . . . . . . . . $40

Lawrence! A Two-Day Visit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apr. 6 Double occupancy per person . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $295 Single occupancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $345 Branford Marsalis Quartet concert and pre-performance dinner at Lied Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75

Underground Railroad Sites in Riley and Wabaunsee Counties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apr. 8 . . . . . . . . . . . $75 Historic Fort Riley Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apr. 15 . . . . . . . . . . $65 Keb’ Mo’ and his Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apr. 15 . . . . . . . . . . $55 William Shakespeare’s As You Like It . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apr. 28 . . . . . . . . . . $15

ADDITIONAL COURSE MATERIALS FEE Building a Better Community with Public Deliberation (in Salina) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mar. 16 . . . . . . . . . $7.50

SUBTOTAL $_________

C. CHOOSE SPONSORED OR NON-SPONSORED MEMBERSHIP FEES Sponsored Membership (Select one. Special events are not considered courses.) Bethany Home—Your course fees have been prepaid. Return this completed form to your front desk. The Cedars—Your course fees have been prepaid. Return this completed form to your front desk. Kidron Bethel Village—Your contribution is $30.

Return this completed form to your front desk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$_______ Meadowlark Hills or Passport members—Your course fees have been prepaid.

Return this completed form to your front desk. Mennonite Friendship Communities—Your course fees have been prepaid.

Return this completed form to your front desk. Salina Presbyterian Manor—Your contribution is $35. Return this completed form to

your front desk. Schowalter Villa—Your contribution is $30. Return this completed form to your front desk. . . .$_______

Individual Osher Membership (Select one. Special events are not considered courses.) 1 course: $45 2 courses: $80 3 courses: $100 More than three, add $10 for each additional course: number of courses ____ x $10 = . . . . $_______

Alumni Association Discount (Member #___________________) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . –$10 Choose: KU KSU HCC* Washburn Hesston** Bethany*** (*HCCAA members use member number 9999, **HCAA use 8888, ***BCAA use 7777) SUBTOTAL $_________

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Kansas at the MoviesThis course will look at the stars, directors, and other craftspeople who come from Kansas, analyzing what aspects of their personalities reflect the Kansas spirit. Such per-sonalities as Buster Keaton, Louise Brooks, Zasu Pitts, Hattie McDaniel, Vera Miles, Robert Altman, Oscar Micheaux, and Osa Johnson will be studied. Also, this course will examine films made in and about Kansas, including Dodge City (1939), Picnic (1955), In Cold Blood (1967), The Learning Tree (1969), Kansas (1988), and story characters who “hail” from Kansas. This course will ask the question: how has Kansas been represented (or mis-represented) in popular culture.Eric Monder, on staff at Bethany College, is a writer, teacher, and documentary filmmaker. He received his degree from New York University in 1986.WednesdaysMar. 2, 9 & 16 • 2–4 p.m.Hutchinson Community College Shears Technology Center Justice

Theatre1300 N. PlumHutchinson

China: Rebirth of a Chinese EmpireThe course’s first session will explore the history of the cycle of Chinese empires, interspersed with chaos and revolutions making way for the rebirth of dynastic empires. Then we’ll review the political develop-ment of the modern Chinese empire and its implications for Asia and the United States. Finally, we’ll examine the economic development of the modern Chinese empire and what that means for the economies of the United States and East Asia. Charlotte Kennedy Takahashi holds an MBA in International Business. She has lived in Japan since 1978 and was the first foreigner to start up and own a Japanese company, which served interna-tional corporate clients in the human resources field. She is currently an Associate Professor in Business Administration at Tabor College.FridaysApr. 1, 8 & 15 • 2–4 p.m.Mennonite Friendship Communities600 W. Blanchard Rd.South Hutchinson

Revisiting the 1960s Counterculture: A Sociological and Personal PerspectiveThe course will look at the hippie and drug movements of the ’60s and early ’70s. We’ll first examine economic, social, and demographic trends that helped to precipitate the counterculture movement. Then we’ll look at the radical rejection of materialism and consumerism, the practices of hedonism and commu-nalism, and the use of psychedelic drugs. We’ll review a video of one of the signature events of the move-ment, the 1967 Summer of Love in San Francisco. Finally, we’ll provide a bibliography of books and movies that you can pursue on your own. Jim Kaufman received his Ph.D. in Sociology from Kansas State University in 1993 and is an adjunct sociology instructor for Hutchinson Community College. He is also a retired farmer and an old hippie.TuesdaysApr. 5, 12 & 19 • 2–4 p.m.Hutchinson Community CollegeShears Technology Center Justice


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Blown Away: The Science of Kansas WeatherIt’s hot, it rains, it’s sunny, and then it snows—all in the matter of one day in Kansas! Weather, which by definition is just the state of the atmosphere at a place and time with regards to heat, cloudiness, dryness, sunshine, wind and precipitation, has become so unusual that it has gone from a conversation topic to a spectator sport. Join us to learn what drives these weather processes and what, if anything, we can predict in this unpredictable state.Brian Bird teaches physics, physical science, meteorology, geology and aviation classes at HCC. He pre-viously worked at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston training space shuttle crews in ascent and entry flight techniques. When not teaching, you can find him flying, mountain climbing, backpacking, sailing and skiing—activities drasti-cally affected by the weather!WednesdaysApr. 20, 27 & May 4 • 2–4 p.m.Hutchinson Community College Shears Technology Center Justice


Buggies, Bonnets and Boundaries: A Study of the Amish This course invites you to examine the Amish in historical and cultural context. Learn about the well-honed ability of the Amish to negotiate with modernity, technology and culture to manage change and safe-guard what is most sacred. You will be challenged to consider the deeper values and commitments that govern Amish life, such as Gelassenheit (humility), Gemeinshchaft (com-munity), and Ordnung (informal blueprint or covenant). John E. Sharp, who teaches history at Hesston College, was raised in an Amish-Mennonite community in central Pennsylvania. He has taught courses on the Amish, Mennonites and related groups for more than 20 years.ThursdaysFeb. 11, 18 & 25 • 3–5 p.m.Hutchinson Community College

Newton Center203 E. BroadwayNewton

The Migrant Crisis: Europe and North AmericaSuddenly the world seems awash in migrants and refugees. In this course we will examine the pertinent questions surrounding the current migrant crisis, including what are the causes; what are the legal, polit-ical and moral issues; and what is the difference between a migrant and a refugee? We’ll also explore the solutions to the problem. Does this make any difference? Who should be responsible for working toward solutions?Jim Mininger has a doctorate in European history. He has lived and traveled extensively across the U.S. and in both Eastern and Western Europe and has served as president of LCC International University in Eastern Europe, which enrolls stu-dents from 23 countries.TuesdaysFeb. 16, 23 & Mar. 1 • 3–5 p.m.Hutchinson Community College



Six Women Who Made HistoryThis course brings to life the stories of women who changed history. Presented in a first-person format and dressed in period costumes, the instructors tell the stories of these six historic figures, includ-ing heroic Civil War nurse Clara Barton, Katharine Wright (sister and promoter for her brothers’ Wright Brothers Company), First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, aviation record-holder Louise Thaden, first American woman mayor Dora Salter of Algonia, Kan., and Irena Sendler, member of the Polish Underground who rescued 2,500 Jewish children during WWII.Irene Nielsen, Psy.D., teaches courses in optimal aging, neu-ro-bio-psychology, and health psychology online at Ashford University. Bonnie Johnson, M.A.E.S., teaches math and eco-nomics at Hutchinson Community College.MondaysFeb. 29 & Mar. 7, 14 • 3–5 p.m.Hutchinson Community College


Why Hitchcock MattersThis course explores little-known but significant aspects of the work of Alfred Hitchcock, one of the most revered yet controversial film direc-tors. The course looks at what made Hitchcock both ahead of his time and still relevant today—artistically, historically and politically. The films scheduled for the course are Sabotage (1936), a story of modern-day ter-rorism in pre-war London; Dial M for Murder (1954), his entertaining 3-D suspense thriller, which will be shown in 3-D; the short films he made during WWII as a contribution to the war effort, including a sup-pressed film about the Holocaust; and never-before-seen footage from Hitchcock’s fascinating unrealized projects.Eric Monder, on staff at Bethany College, is a writer, teacher, and documentary filmmaker. He received his degree from New York University in 1986.MondaysApr. 11, 18 & 25 • 2–4 p.m.Menno HallKidron Bethel Village3001 Ivy Dr.North Newton

Newton/North NewtonWould You Like to Teach for the Osher Institute?The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is always looking for dynamic instructors who have a passion for teaching and believe that learning is lifelong. Our members share a joy of learning that makes your love of teaching a mutually fulfilling experience. No grades, no tests, no home-work—just the pleasure of sharing your knowledge and experience with those who will greatly appreciate it.

I invite you to join the Osher family and experi-ence the joy of giving to a community of lifelong learners who will appreciate you as a teacher and value you as a new member of our community. If you are interested, please contact me. I look forward to hearing from you.

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Philosophy and the Big Questions of LifeThis practical course will examine major questions of life. How free are we to choose? What is happi-ness and how do we get it? What is knowledge? Can God and suffering co-exist? How do we know and can we know anything? What is the basis for right and wrong? Learn what the ancient philosophers and current research show on these topics.Arlen Busenitz has a master’s in Ministry Leadership from Luther Rice Seminary, pastors a church and teaches Ethics & Philosophy for Hutchinson Community College. Arlen also volunteers in his commu-nity as a volunteer firefighter, EMT, and chaplain.WednesdaysJan. 27 & Feb. 3, 10 • 9–11 a.m.Villa Life Center Chapel200 W. CedarHesston

The Germany I KnowIn this course we’ll trace the history of Germany and its highly individual and varied principalities, city-states and kingdoms that blended into a unified unit in 1871. And we’ll look at Germany as a country through WWI and WWII and its aftermath. This colorful and historic back-ground will provide a base for understanding the current German state, its politics, culture and people. In the second session we’ll discuss who is considered German and is there an overriding German culture? Finally, we’ll explore the idiosyn-crasies and myths that continue to surround Germany.Ken Kaufman is a resident of Schowalter Villa who returned to Kansas after a long career as Special Assistant to the President of Stanford University. While on the faculty at Stanford, Ken traveled regularly to Stanford’s Berlin campus. He has a master’s degree from KU and has traveled extensively around Germany.MondaysFeb. 8, 15 & 22 • 9–11 a.m.Villa Life Center Chapel200 W. CedarHesston

The Migrant Crisis: Europe and North AmericaSuddenly the world seems awash in migrants and refugees. In this course we will examine the pertinent questions surrounding the current migrant crisis, including what are the causes; what are the legal, polit-ical and moral issues; and what is the difference between a migrant and a refugee? We’ll also explore the solutions to the problem. Does this make any difference? Who should be responsible for working toward solutions?Jim Mininger has a doctorate in European history. He has lived and traveled extensively across the U.S. and in both Eastern and Western Europe and has served as president of LCC International University in Eastern Europe, which enrolls stu-dents from 23 countries.FridaysFeb. 19, 26 & Mar. 4 • 2–4 p.m.Villa Life Center Chapel200 W. CedarHesston

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How to Become a Friend of OsherThe 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 BusinessFriendsThe 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 Friends of Osher section of the registration form on page 12; calling toll free 888-653-6111; or going online to www.kuendowment.org/osher.If you wish to be included as a leading Osher BusinessFriend in the Osher catalog, please contact Jim Peters at [email protected] or 785-864-9142.Planned Giving: Become a Legacy Friend of OsherPlanned 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

homeA 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 785-832-7327 or email [email protected] to learn how you can support Osher’s mission while ensuring your family’s financial security.


Thank You to Our Generous Friends and Partners of Osher

Throughout last year more than 350 national donors generously responded allowing us to achieve our goal of $20,000. We wish to thank them for their support and congratulate them for their commit-ment to lifelong learning. The Osher Foundation has chal-lenged us to continue to build a more solid financial footing so we can sustain and expand our program-ming. We have made progress in those goals. But there’s more to do.If you have missed the opportunity to contribute this year, don’t worry. You still can. To donate, simply:• Add a donation on your registra-

tion form; • Call KU Endowment toll free at

888-653-6111; or• Visit www.kuendowment.org/

osher.Every dollar you contribute is imme-diately invested in our program, which means every dollar counts. So, please join our efforts.

A special thanks to our generous donors.(This is a list of donors who contributed between July 1, 2015, and Dec. 1, 2015.)

Regents ($1,000+)Bernard Osher Foundation, San

FranciscoLinda K. Chartier & Gene P. Chartier,

Overland Park

Visiting the Nelson-Atkins’ Plains Indians exhibit

Trustees ($500–$999)Stephen Bunch & Joy Ensign Bunch,

LawrenceSharon D. Graham & Anthea

Scouffas, LawrenceClair E. Law, ManhattanJames E. Peters & Gary A. Mohrman,

LawrenceTruity Credit Union, Lawrence

Sponsors ($250–$499)Ralph D. Gage Jr. & Martha S. Gage,

LawrenceLorene Roberts Hawk, Gladstone,

Mo.John R. Kelly & Muff Latimore Kelly,

LawrenceOrris E. Kelly, ManhattanRobert Kimball, Lake QuiviraKaren L. Thompson Sanders,

LawrenceFred E. Wilson & Kathryn Swenson

Wilson, Manhattan

Benefactors ($100–$249)Florence A. Allie, Overland ParkJohn E. Beam & Grace Hiebert Beam,

LawrenceRobert C. Bearse & Margaret M.

Bearse, LawrenceFrancis E. Carr, WellingtonLeslie E. Christenson, BerrytonBernice Daniels, LawrenceSally K. Davis, LawrenceEileen A. DeSilva & Mahasen T.

DeSilva, TopekaBonnie M. Dunham & Jon W.

Dunham, LawrenceRobert A. Duver & Lee Ann Smith

Duver, LawrenceAnn Kaiser Evans, Lawrence

Jon M. Fetterhoof & Mary L. Fetterhoof, Topeka

Richard W. Finger & Linda M. Finger, Lawrence

Eileen E. Fitch & H. Gordon Fitch, Lawrence

Charles L. Frickey & Diane Paris Frickey, Oberlin

Michael D. Hockley & Kathryn Hockley, Overland Park

Alice Howard, ManhattanEdward Larson, TopekaSteven R. Leininger & Mary Beth

Leininger, LawrenceGeorge W. Lund & Jann Duchossois

Lund, Overland ParkLarry G. Markel & Kay Renfrow

Markel, LeawoodRobert E. Moffat & Karen K. Moffat,

Prairie VillageWilliam P. Pitt Jr., Overland ParkCharles R. Pohl & Judith L. Pohl,

LawrenceJayne K. Polcyn, LawrenceRobert H. Reeder, TopekaAnn Regnier & Robert D. Regnier,

LeawoodAnnette Rouleau, LawrencePhyllis J. Snyder, HutchinsonByron E. Springer & Marion Peltier

Springer, LawrenceBenjamin R. Tilghman & Marilyn H.

Tilghman, LawrenceCarol J. Trahan, TopekaEllie Unruh, LawrenceGerald Vojtko & Sharon M. Vojtko,

LenexaDaniel C. Warren & Jane E. Warren,

LawrenceLoren J. Werth, ManhattanJon M. Woodward, Lawrence

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Thank You to Our Generous Friends and Partners of Osher

Celebrating Frank Sinatra’s 100th birthday

Learning more about the Kansas Biological Survey

Patrons ($75–$99)Sara Dale Brandt & John F. Brandt,

LawrenceAlice R. Fitzcharles & David U.

Fitzcharles, LawrenceMargaret Gatewood, TopekaNancy L. Helmstadter, LawrenceGloria S. Lindly, ManhattanSusan Nelson Morris, LawrenceTom R. Thomas & Pam Thomas, OlatheRosemary Harding Williamson,

Topeka

Supporters ($50–$74)Grace B. Ainslie, Kansas City, Mo.Betsy J. Belote, LawrenceRichard A. Benjes & Beverly S. Benjes,

HutchinsonBeth L. Bohnert, TopekaJacqueline T. Brewer, ManhattanHugh H. Bruner Jr., MerriamKatherine A. Bruner & Steven C.

Bruner, LawrenceCharleen Warneke Carlson & James

E. Carlson, GardnerRuth M. Chiga, FairwayMichael C. Davis & Christi Simpson

Davis, LeawoodColene S. DeHoff, LawrenceJohn E. Diehl, LawrencePat K. Ellebracht, LawrenceMartha J. Fee, HutchinsonEdie Fowler, HalsteadHolly Giloth, LeawoodAnn M. Hall, Overland ParkSuzan Hill, LawrenceMarjorie N. Hitchcock, LawrenceLinda A. Isenhour, OlatheRuth E. Jansen, OttawaHarry J. Jett & Ann L. Jett, SalinaBruce E. Klosterhoff & Patricia A.

Klosterhoff, HutchinsonCharles H. Linn & Shirley Howard

Linn, TecumsehLinda E. Lungstrum & John W.

Lungstrum, Lawrence

Ruth P. Madell, TopekaRose Mary Malm, TopekaRobert P. Markley & Anita J. Markley,

LawrenceDennis C. Meyer & Julia F. Meyer,

OlatheJane M. Murray, LawrenceJune Myers, ManhattanWilliam Myers & Becky Myers,

LawrenceCourtney H. Nason & Phyllis Adams

Nason, LenexaGilbert Nichols, Kansas CitySaloma Salter Norris, ShawneeJohn Owen, NewtonKenneth W. Peterson, TopekaMarlin J. Rueb & Anabelle Bayne

Rueb, Saint FrancisCaroline E. Salaty, ManhattanKathleen Craig Schmidt, WathenaElaine Seeman, LawrenceJoseph E. Spradlin & Rita Franks

Spradlin, LawrenceLynne Gerlach Zoellner Stark &

Robert L. Stark, MissionJames K. Stoneking & Carmen W.

Stoneking, Plattsburg, Mo.John K. Strickler & Joan C. Strickler,

ManhattanJohn R. Thiele & Barbara Richard

Thiele, TopekaCarol J. Trahan, TopekaEllie Unruh, LawrenceSandra Wiechert & Allen L. Wiechert,

LawrenceRoger W. Wingert & N. Eileen

Wingert, Overland Park

FriendsScott R. Alexander & Janet C.

Alexander, ShawneeMildred M. Brown, Prairie VillageRobert W. Butler Sr., OlathePaul Clatterbuck, Prairie VillageDorothy James Crawford, TopekaOrris W. Crum, LenexaMartha J. Eaton, Overland ParkShirley A. Egbert, HutchinsonJan Elder & Robert B. Elder, Baldwin

CityKaren Waser Elliott, ManhattanVera M. Ellwood, McPhersonLucile Gille, LenexaDavid Gillespie & Karen S. Gillespie,

OlatheBarbara Hartnett & Mike Hartnett,

LawrenceDorothy E. Hedquist, LindsborgCharles E. Hill & Mary Ann Hill,

LawrenceAmy Ladd Hoffman, SalinaMartha M. Kelly, Kansas City, Mo.Karen M. Kistner, Kansas CityHarlan J. Koca & Kathryn B. Koca,

MissionRobert Kruger, LindsborgMarian A. Kuhl, OlatheBarb Mayne, OverbrookJune Myers, ManhattanGilbert Nichols, Kansas CityDouglas A. Ohlde & Paula S. Ohlde,

Overland ParkBetsy Packard, TopekaNancy Bowden Peterson, ManhattanDolores A. Robinson, MelvernRobert P. Robinson & Colleen M.

Robinson, ManhattanMartha Lawrence Rose, LawrenceLois Smith, HutchinsonJane F. Stuever, LawrenceMary Al Titus, HutchinsonRandy W. Tongier & Martha Roberts

Tongier, LawrenceJohn E. Wilkinson & Marianne A.

Wilkinson, LawrenceKarin Stack Winn, Overland Park


We’re Proud of Our Osher Partners

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Kansas is able to provide university-quality programming in northeast Kansas and the Greater Kansas City area because of the strong commitment of our partners. We congratulate them for their dedication to lifelong learning and thank them for their support.

Beach Museum of Art701 Beach Rd., Manhattan, KS 66506785-532-7718 www.beach.k-state.edu

Bethany College335 E. Swensson, Lindsborg, KS 67456Melody Steed [email protected], ext. 8141 www.bethanylb.edu

Bethany Home312 N. Chestnut St., Lindsborg, KS 67456Jennifer Cantrell [email protected], ext. 142 www.bethanyhome.com

Birger Sandzén Gallery401 N. 1st St., Lindsborg, KS 67456Ron Michael [email protected] www.sandzen.org - MEMORIAL GALLERY -

The Cedars 1021 Cedars Dr., McPherson, KS 67460 Diane Goldberg [email protected] 620-241-0919 www.thecedars.org

Hesston College 325 S. College Dr., Hesston, KS 67062 Brent Yoder [email protected] www.hesston.edu

Hutchinson Community College 1300 N. Plum, Hutchinson, KS 67501 Troy Bielser [email protected] 620-665-3500 www.hutchcc.edu

Hutchinson Community College McPherson Center

2208 E. Kansas Ave., McPherson, KS 67460 Kristie Torgerson [email protected] 620-728-8109 www.hutchcc.edu

Hutchinson Community College Newton Center

203 E. Broadway, Newton, KS 67114 Loni Jensen [email protected] 316-283-7000 www.hutchcc.edu

Kansas State University Polytechnic2310 Centennial Rd., Salina, KS 67401Danielle Brown [email protected] www.salina.ksu.edu

Kansas Wesleyan University100 E. Claflin Ave., Salina, KS 67401Nancy Cummings [email protected] www.kwu.edu

Kidron Bethel Village 3001 Ivy Dr., North Newton, KS 67117 Lindsey Thiessen [email protected] www.kidronbethel.org

KU Professional & Continuing Education 1515 St. Andrews Dr., Lawrence, KS 66047 Jim Peters [email protected] www.osher.ku.edu

Manhattan Arts Center1520 Poyntz Ave., Manhattan, KS 66502785-537-4420 www.manhattanarts.org

Meadowlark Hills2121 Meadowlark Rd., Manhattan, KS 66502Monte Spiller [email protected] www.meadowlark.org

Mennonite Friendship Communities 600 W. Blanchard, South Hutchinson, KS 67505 620-663-7175 www.MennoFriend.com

Salina Presbyterian Manor2601 E. Crawford St., Salina, KS 67401Brad Radatz [email protected]

Salina Symphony151 S. Santa Fe St., Salina, KS 67402Adrienne Allen [email protected] www.salinasymphony.org

Schowalter Villa 200 W. Cedar, Hesston, KS 67062 Lindsey Thiessen [email protected] www.svilla.org

Stiefel Theatre151 S. Santa Fe St., Salina, KS 67402Jane Gates [email protected] www.stiefeltheatre.org

UFM Community Learning Center1221 Thurston St., Manhattan, KS 66502Charlene Brownson [email protected] www.tryufm.org UFM


Fees, Policies and Procedures

Volunteer Leadership OpportunitiesThe Osher Foundation encourages every Osher Institute across the country to offer its members opportunities for volunteering. The Foundation maintains that strong volunteer opportunities contribute to a rewarding life-style and that volunteers infuse Osher programming with their talents and skills. We agree! Therefore, we have established four committees to help support our Institute.

Marketing CommitteeThis committee will offer ideas and suggestions for more and better ways to get the word out about the programs Osher offers.

Programming and Special Events CommitteeWe regularly receive suggestions for new courses or instructors, but we’d like to have a more formal sub-mission process to help sort through the ideas. This committee will help suggest and review ideas for new courses and instructors. It will also help plan and carry out special events.

Friends of Osher Development BoardThis group will help oversee and assist with our fund-raising plans.

Hosting CommitteeWe are looking for goodwill ambassadors to host our courses, helping with attendance, handouts, and evalua-tions in exchange for free admission to the course.If you would like to volunteer or simply learn more, please contact Jim Peters, 785-864-9142 or [email protected].

FeesOne course is $45; two courses $80; three courses $100; more than three courses are an additional $10 per course. The first $15 of the first course is credited as an Osher Institute membership fee.

Class CancellationAlthough unlikely, a class may be canceled due to circumstances beyond the Institute’s control. Members will be notified of any can-cellation and have the option to transfer their registration to another course or request a refund.

Refund PolicyIf there is no stated deadline, a written or emailed request ([email protected]) 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 PolicyOsher Institute at KU 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.

Kansas State University Nondiscrimination PolicyKansas 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 66506-0124, (Phone) 785-532-6220; (TTY) 785-532-4807.

University of Kansas Nondiscrimination PolicyThe 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, [email protected], 1246 W. Campus Road, Room 153A, Lawrence, KS, 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.

Program AccessibilityWe accommodate persons with disabilities. Please call 785-864-5823 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 policy above.

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