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FALL 2019 | CLASSES, EVENTS, AND SOCIALS Expand your mind. Extend your network. W www.drake.edu/raysociety P 515.271.2120 E raysociety@drake.edu ww.facebook.com/raysocietyatdrake
How it Works:
Non-credit educational opportunities are offered in the Fall and
Spring semesters to a growing membership of lifelong learners.
Instruction is provided by volunteers from Drake University faculty Volunteer
Learn something new. and the community at large. Events and socials for members are Opportunities!
offered regularly and add to the social fabric of the society. There are multiple opportunities
Have fun doing it! to support the RaySociety by
sharing your time and talents. All
Membership Options current members are welcome to
Annual RaySociety membership extends from July 1 through participate! Options include:
June 30. A fall and spring catalog will be issued to all members.
• Host Team
• Annual membership $50 per person
About the RaySociety • 2-year membership $95 per person
• Set Up/Support Team
• Program Committee
• 3-year membership $140 per person
The RaySociety is a volunteer- • Events and Socials
• Lifetime membership $2,500 per person
supported program of Drake Committee
Benefits of Lifetime Membership: no annual renewal fees,
University, dedicated to all persons no standard ($30) class registration fees, 75 percent tax • Membership & Marketing
who seek opportunities for lifelong deductible, option to pay in annual installments over a three- Committee
year period.
learning to enrich their lives in a • RaySociety Council
collegial environment of sharing and Contact the office for details.
fellowship. The society provides Membership Benefits
opportunities for intellectual, social, • Connection to a community of enthusiastic learners in a E: raysociety@drake.edu
vibrant university atmosphere
and cultural stimulation and growth. P: 515-271-2120
• Access to 50+ diverse courses from Drake faculty, W: drake.edu/raysociety
The RaySociety name honors two community leaders, and experts in their field
distinguished graduates of Drake • 10+ members-only lectures, activities, and socials throughout maling address:
University, Robert D. and Billie Ray, the year at no additional cost
2507 University Avenue
former governor and first lady of the • Campus parking privileges Des Moines, IA 50311
state of Iowa. • Borrowing privileges at Drake’s Cowles Library
• Reserved seating at Drake’s Bucksbaum Lecture series office location:
• Invitations to Drake-sponsored lectures and activities 3206 University Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50311
• Monthly e-newsletter (printed for those without email)
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Important Information Important Information
Class Registration New Members Parking Privileges
• Classes are open to RaySociety members • A free RaySociety nametag will be issued • All current RaySociety members will
only. to all members upon joining. Lifetime be issued a RaySociety parking permit
• Registration is processed on a first-come, members receive a specially designat- valid in specified campus lots printed on
first-served basis. ed nametag that is distinguishable from the permit. A map of these lots will be
those of annual members. Replacement provided with the permit, and mailed to
• A registration form and a business nametags will be issued for a fee of $10. you before your first class.
reply envelope are enclosed for your
convenience. • New members who join during the Spring • If you have a persons-with-disabilities
semester will be given one free standard plate or placard, you may park in the
• You may also choose to use the course ($30 value). designated spots in any Drake parking lot,
registration link on our website, drake.edu/ but you must display both your RaySociety
raysociety. and persons-with-disabilities placard/plate.
Class Locations and Campus Map
• Each participant should register • Your parking pass is valid for the entire
separately. Most RaySociety classes are held during the
day, Monday through Friday, on the Drake 2019-20 academic year. Replacement
A registration confirmation will be emailed campus. Courses or class meetings are held parking tags will be issued (if available) for
to you once your registration has been off campus as necessary (venue selection is a fee of $10.
processed (within 7-10 business days). Should dictated by course demand, when possible). You are responsible for any parking citations
you register for a class that is full and no A class reminder with the location will be incurred.
longer available, you will be notified and emailed 7–10 days prior to the start of the
added to a wait list. If you’re unable to be activity or class. Please read your reminder Shuttle Service
added, a refund will be processed and mailed carefully for any change in details.
to you. NEW FOR 2019-20: Shuttle service will
be provide for RaySociety member use.
Member Communication The shuttle will transport participants from
Registration Refunds
• The RaySociety uses email as the designated campus lots where RaySociety
Registration refunds will be issued only when primary method of communication. If permits are valid to class locations on campus.
cancellation is received no later than 48 you’ve provided an email address in Details regarding shuttle pickup locations and
hours prior to the start of the activity or by your membership form, it will be used. timing will be included in each class reminder
printed registration deadline, when applicable. If you do not have an email address, email, sent 7-10 in advance of class start date.
Refunds will not be issued for partial member information will be mailed
participation in any class or activity. through USPS, but may result in a delay in
communication. Library Privileges
Class Cancellations • RaySociety members will receive an • As a member of the RaySociety, you have
In the case of inclement weather, the e-newsletter at the end of each month, borrowing privileges at Drake’s Cowles
RaySociety will follow the same cancellation highlighting upcoming RaySociety and Library. To get your library card, visit the
policy as Des Moines Public Schools: if district campus activities. Cowles Library information desk.
schools cancel, we will cancel. • For directions and hours call 515-271-2113.
When possible, staff will notify the class list Your card must be shown each time you
of cancellation via email. Please watch your visit Cowles Library for access and check-
emails on bad weather days. Should our out privileges.
instructor need to cancel/reschedule, you will
be notified via email.
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Course Table of Contents Simon and Garfunkel: Poet/Musicians
of Folk-Rock (Part 1)
Art: A Glimpse into the Net of Indra
with Ignatius Widiapradja
with Carl Johnson Thursdays, September 5, 12, 19
Simon and Garfunkel: Poet/Musicians of Folk-Rock (Part 1)........................................................................7 Tuesdays, September 3, 10, 17, 24 10—11:30 a.m.
Jon Anderson White Riverboat Lunch Cruise....................................................................................................7 1:30—3:30 p.m. Location to be announced in class reminder
Art: A Glimpse into the Net of Indra........................................................................................................................7 Location to be announced in class reminder COST $30
Strategy for Advanced Mah Jongg Players.........................................................................................................7 COST $30
Water Aerobics................................................................................................................................................................. 8 This is a three-part lecture series about how Art,
This course will examine all of the songs on Simon throughout history, has allowed us to glimpse into
Grotesques of Des Moines Tour.............................................................................................................................. 8 the complex and multi-faceted natures of reality.
and Garfunkel’s five studio albums as poetry, and
Contemporary Issues on Campus........................................................................................................................... 8 The first session explores how the arts from the
how the words are enriched by the music. Each ses-
Great Readings Discussion Group.......................................................................................................................... 9 sion will study one of their albums as a step on their prehistoric and archaic society through the present
Understanding the World............................................................................................................................................ 9 journey to becoming the quintessential proponents time show the evolution of perceived realities. The
Causes and Solutions: Youth Homelessness in Iowa...................................................................................10 of what came to be known as folk-rock. second session discusses the inherent characteris-
tics of basic visual images and their relationship to
Saving Democracy—Volunteer Research at Vote Smart ............................................................................10
Carl Johnson conducts the Des Moines Community symbols. The last session is about the power of art
Economic Roundtable..................................................................................................................................................10 for good and evil.
Orchestra and teaches at all levels. He earned his
Des Moines Talks............................................................................................................................................................11 bachelor’s degree in music at UCLA and his master’s
Iowa Caucus: A 2019 Progress Report................................................................................................................12 degree in instrumental conducting from Drake. Carl Ignatius Widiapradja is an Emeritus Associate
Inside Terrace Hill and the Iowa State Capitol.................................................................................................12 has over 45 years of experience teaching music Professor of Art at Drake University. He received
at all educational levels. He has taught a variety of his Bachelor of Fine Arts cum laude from University
When Disaster Strikes: The Emergency Management Response..........................................................13
music and film classes for the RaySociety. of Texas in 1983, and Master of Fine Arts suma cum
The Best Movie Year Ever? .......................................................................................................................................13 laude from Southern Illinois University in 1985. He
Whiteness and Race.....................................................................................................................................................13 taught at Drake University from 1985 till 2014. From
Grand Time Workshop: Making a Halloween Costume Together..........................................................14 Jon Anderson White Riverboat Lunch 2013 to 2016, he was the Chief Creative Officer at
Drake vs. Valparaiso Football...................................................................................................................................14 Cruise MT Jewelry in Bandung, Indonesia.
Eating an Elephant in Small Bites: Downsizing for Seniors.......................................................................14 Wednesday, September 4
Revisiting the Vietnam War.......................................................................................................................................14 12—2:00 p.m. Strategy for Advanced Mah Jongg
Jay N. Darling: Pilot for an Afternoon Excursion ............................................................................................15 Rathbun Marina - 21646 Marina Place, Players
Talk and Tap......................................................................................................................................................................15 Moravia, IA 52571 with Margie Davidson
COST $40 / LIMIT 50 Thursdays, September 5, 12, 19, 26
That’s Amore! Drake Opera Theater.....................................................................................................................15
Registration deadline August 22 1—3:00 p.m.
Journey Through Book Land: “Watson, the Game is Afoot!”....................................................................15
Famous Mathematical Problems............................................................................................................................16 Location to be announced in class reminder
Enjoy a private floating lunch on Lake Rathbun with
The Science and Politics of Climate Change....................................................................................................16 COST $30 / LIMIT 16
your fellow RaySociety members! In what’s sure to
Ancient Shipwrecks Under Ancient Seas...........................................................................................................16 be a memorable afternoon, you’ll take in the view on
If you have played mah jongg regularly for at least
The Prediction, Discovery, and Conformation of Black Holes................................................................. 17 a riverboat resplendent in the style of the Golden Era
two years and want to hone your skills and develop
of river travel, with a décor of gold Chiavari chairs
Iconic Des Moines Area Restaurants.................................................................................................................... 17 more effective offensive and defensive strategies,
under a gilded pressed tin ceiling, custom carpet,
1989 Velvet Revolution in Prague.......................................................................................................................... 17 this class is for you. We will share our ideas, thoughts
solid oak rope columns and Royal Blue walls. Lunch
Health Insurance Landscape: 2019.......................................................................................................................18 and strategies and discuss in detail each element of
will be provided by Trellis Catering, and a cash bar
the game, starting with the Charleston through the
That’s Entertainment!...................................................................................................................................................18 will be available for participants.
beginning game, the mid game and the end game.
Physical and Occupational Therapy for Health Recovery and Maintenance ..................................19 Each class session will include discussion time and
Participants should plan to provide their own trans-
European Fascism, 1918 - 1945................................................................................................................................19 time to play. Our fourth session will be a no-stress,
portation to the Rathbun Marina, and arrive no later
Dancing Rabbit Ecovillage - Exploring Sustainability From the Ground Up......................................19 mini-tournament!
than 11:45 a.m. for a 12:00 p.m. departure.
Yoga: It’s Not Just for Flexible People!............................................................................................................... 20 NOTE: This is NOT a beginning class. Bring your own
2019 National Mah Jongg League card.
Nazi Hunger Politics: Food and Starvation during World War II............................................................ 20
Margie Davidson spent her career in varied profes-
sions ending with 23 years at Drake, in academic
advising and the office of student records before
retiring in 2012. Always a gamer, Margie’s retirement
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plan included learning mah jongg in a RaySociety Jan Fleming is the author of Song of Iowa and Re- Epsilon, one of the largest social fraternities, where Philip Roth. *The anthology is available upon request
class in 2012. She became enchanted with both jection-It Doesn’t Exist. After receiving her masters in he directed risk management and litigation issues. for $35 (payable to the instructor). You can order a
playing and helping others learn the intricacies of music from Northwestern University, Jan sang opera, copy by contacting Bruce at 515-288-3427 or bruce-
the game. In addition to teaching with the RaySoci- oratorio, recital and concert in Chicago, Washington Monday, September 23 kmartin85@gmail.com. You are encouraged to obtain
ety she has taught mah jongg with Des Moines Com- DC. She obtained her Master of Science in Educa- Erin Lain and Tony Tyler - Equity and Inclusion in the anthology prior to the first meeting of the group.
munity Education and Senior College, and competes tion from Drake University and taught special edu- Higher Education: Drake Edition
in local tournaments. Margie designed this class with cation in Des Moines area schools, and directed The This course will take a dive into Drake’s definition of Bruce Martin is professor emeritus, English, and the
lots of help from her mah jongg buddies! Harbour in Dubuque. She received her master’s in Equity and Inclusion, and current initiatives on cam- Ellis and Nelle Levitt Professor of English at Drake.
clinical social work from the University of Iowa. She pus. Participants will gain some understanding of the He taught at Drake from 1967 to 2006, offering
Water Aerobics has been cited as a preservationist for historical experience of diverse students on campus, and learn courses in 19th and 20th century British literature
architecture in the City of Des Moines. about the ways Drake has responded to incidences and in literary theory. In 1986–1987, he held a Ful-
with Darlene Strachan of hate on campus in the past and recently. bright lectureship at the National University of Singa-
Fridays, September 6 – November 8 pore, where he later served as visiting professor of
9—10:00 a.m. Contemporary Issues on Campus
Erin Lain is the Associate Provost of Campus Equity English. Subsequently he was awarded Fulbright lec-
Bell Center Pool, 1421 27th St., with Keith Summerville, Tom Logan, Erin and Inclusion and a Professor of Law at the Drake tureships to South Korea and Madagascar. He is now
Des Moines, IA 50311 Lain, Tony Tyler, John Smith Law School. Tony Tyler is an Assistant Dean of contentedly retired and actively involved in reading
COST $30 / LIMIT 25 Mondays, September 9, 16, 23, 30 Students at Drake University and works to support for pleasure, travel, and various musical activities.
10—11:30 a.m. 15 multicultural student organizations and Equity and
This 10-session class features stretching and dy- Location to be announced in class reminder Inclusion initiatives on campus. Understanding the World
namic exercises, music, games, dance, volleyball, COST $30 with David Kaufman
and good-natured people! Bring a towel and your Monday, September 30
John Smith - Big Ideas: Transforming Drake’s Session 1: Wednesday, September 11 at
swimsuit. Exercise equipment such as water buoys Monday, September 9
and noodles are provided at the Bell Center. You do Promising Future 9:30—11 a.m.
Keith Summerville – Enrollment Landscape
not need to know how to swim to participate in this Higher education is being roiled by demographic Big ideas are transformational, single-concept ideas Session 2: Tuesday, October 22 at 2—3:30
class. All fitness levels are welcome. Join us! challenges, increasing price sensitivity, and aggres- that build on the strengths of Drake University. The p.m.
sive recruiting from flagship public institutions. This initiative calls upon the campus community to define Session 3: Tuesday, November 12 at 2—3:30
Darlene Strachan’s love for water aerobics started course will explore the enrollment landscape facing Drake’s future and position the University as one of p.m.
years ago as a participant. Now you will find her in Drake University and will outline some innovative the leading institutions of higher education. The Big
Ideas initiative represents a new, more inclusive ap-
Session 4: Thursday, December 5 at 2—3:30
the pool as a student, as well as on the deck teach- steps the University has taken to meet the challenge. p.m.
ing at Prairie Life Fitness Center. Darlene’s goal is proach to how Drake will plan for our future, and in
turn, the ideas generated will direct the University’s Temple B’nai Jeshurun, 5101 Grand Ave.,
for everyone to have fun while getting an energetic Keith Summerville received his undergraduate
workout! degree in environmental science from Westminster fundraising priorities over the next several years. Des Moines, IA 50312
College and his PhD from Miami University. Keith COST $30
is currently the Levitt Distinguished Professor of John Smith has served Drake in Admissions, Alumni
Grotesques of Des Moines Tour Relations, Gift Planning, and Development. In 2006 Rabbi David Kaufman leads a monthly discussion of
environmental science at Drake University and his
with Jan Fleming he assumed the role of Vice President for Advance- current world events with an emphasis on the Middle
teaching interests include restoration ecology, con-
Sunday, September 8 servation biology, agroecology, and environmental ment. Smith has seen Drake through the lens of a East. With the world changing around us, there will
1:30—3 p.m. policy. He currently serves as the Deputy Provost for student, staff member, spouse of an alumna, admin- always be interesting new developments to discuss.
Bus pick up: 3206 University Ave., enrollment management at Drake. istrator, and most recently as a parent. Smith is lead- Rabbi Kaufman will give his analysis of these topics
Des Moines, IA 50311 ing the Big Ideas initiative for the Drake community. and invite questions and comments from the class.
COST $7 / LIMIT 56 Monday, September 16
Tom Logan - Drake Greek Life After a Century – So- Great Readings Discussion Group David Kaufman has been the Rabbi of Temple B’nai
Registration deadline: August 29
cial and Legal Issues for the Next 100 Years with Bruce Martin Jeshurun, a Reform Jewish congregation in Des
This session explores current issues facing the Moines, since May 2003. He received his ordina-
Come discover the remarkable Grotesques and oth- 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month starting
Greek Letter social societies at Drake University, tion from Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of
er carvings on buildings in Des Moines. Des Moines September 10 (meets year-round)
including the relationship between sororities and Religion in Cincinnati in 2001 and he holds master’s
and Iowa have stone carvings that rival any found in 6:30—8 p.m.
fraternities at Drake and other colleges and universi- degrees in Hebrew literature from HUC-JIR and in
Europe! A bus will take us to see the 28 faces on the Location to be announced in class reminder
ties across the U.S. We’ll explore current legal issues the history of Judaism from Duke University. Rabbi
Polk County Court House; the imposing rams’ heads
for the host institutions and the societies’ national COST: FREE* / LIMIT 30 Kaufman did his undergraduate work at the Universi-
on the Performing Arts Building on Locust; the gar-
governing bodies. ty of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, where he graduated
goyle-like creatures on the Suite of 800 Locust and
Bruce Martin will lead the discussion of various with a double major in religious studies and political
the other amazing carvings in the Des Moines area.
Tom Logan is a former partner of Hopkins & Hueb- “great readings.” These readings will come from science.
Jan Fleming will guide the tour and offer history and
ner Law Firm in Des Moines, specializing in civil an anthology of literary selections by authors from
connections with other carvings around the World.
litigation. Following thirty plus years of practice, he various time periods and cultures. The fall term will
served as national general counsel to Sigma Alpha include fiction by Virginia Woolf, John Fowles and
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Causes and Solutions: Youth Smart. He is originally from Charlottesville, VA, where has been teaching in the primary area of finance in Session 3: Trauma! What Trauma? with Romonda
he graduated from the University of Virginia with the College of Business and Public Administration Belcher
Homelessness in Iowa degrees in History and Economics. After graduation, at Drake since 1999. In addition to being an active This session will identify trauma and how it affects
with Toby O’Berry he taught History and Politics in England for a year member of the academic community, he maintains a behaviors. You will recognize why it is important to
Wednesdays, September 11, 18, 25 as a U.K. Teaching and Resident Fellow. He joined close connection to the private sector through both be trauma-informed and how to prevent the re-vic-
1—2:30 p.m. Vote Smart in 2015. consulting and the delivery of certificate programs timization of those you encounter. We will discuss
Location to be announced in class reminder taught to area business leaders through Drake’s resiliency in the face of trauma and compassion fa-
COST $30 Annie Petersen is the Director of Officials Research Center for Professional Studies. Root also holds a tigue in your chosen professions. Attendees will par-
at Vote Smart. Annie grew up in the Des Moines visiting professorship at Makerere University Busi- ticipate in two assessments, the Adverse Childhood
More than 1,500 youth annually are at-risk of or are area, where she developed an early interest in U.S. ness School (MUBS) in Uganda. Experience (ACE) Questionnaire and a Compassion
currently homeless in Central Iowa. Iowa Homeless politics. She graduated from the University of Iowa in Fatigue Self-Test.
Youth Centers help homeless/at-risk youth get back 2013 with a degree in Journalism and International Des Moines Talks
on a path towards self-sufficiency. Join staff from Studies, and she joined Vote Smart in the spring of Romonda D. Belcher is a District Associate Judge
with Maria Filippone, Dan Chibnall,
IHYC as they lead a comprehensive class on the 2017. in Iowa Fifth Judicial District, currently presiding
Romonda Belcher, and Bruce Gerleman over juvenile cases in Polk County. As a graduate
causes of youth homelessness and also the solu-
tions for ending youth homelessness in Polk County. James Wypych is the Director of Elections Research Tuesdays, October 1, 15, 22, 29 of Drake Law School, Judge Belcher has dedicated
This will be an interactive course with the opportuni- at Vote Smart, and joined the Vote Smart team in 10—11:30 a.m. over 24 years of public service in the legal field.
ty to tour the IHYC Youth Opportunity Center during March 2017. Originally from Wellington, New Zea- Location to be announced in class reminder She interacts daily with individuals who have experi-
the third session. Class activites will involve par- land, James studied at Drake University, graduating COST $30 enced trauma, and she provides judicial training on
ticipating in a poverty simulation and hearing from with a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations in being trauma-informed.
homeless youth about their experience overcoming December 2016. Session 1: Experiences Working in Gaza with Maria
homelessness and how IHYC helped them get back Filippone Session 4: Downtown Development, Historic Pres-
on their feet. Economic Roundtable Maria Filippone is a physician, yoga teacher, and ervation, World Trade, BBQ and Fish with Bruce
co-founder of Des Moines Young Artists’ Theater. Gerleman
with Tom Root Bruce Gerleman—developer, entrepreneur, and
Toby O’Berry is the Director at Iowa Homeless Youth Session 1: Friday, September 13 at 2—3:30 Maria recently earned her 200-hour RYT yoga teach-
Centers. He leads the day-to-day operations of the er certification. She also co-owns Noce, Des Moines’ restauranteur—has played a significant role in
IHYC team. IHYC works with 650+ at-risk or home-
p.m. downtown Des Moines development. Learn how he
premiere jazz club, is a mother to three girls, and has
less youth each year. Toby received his bachelor’s Session 2: Friday, October 18 at 2—3:30 been pursuing a life-long dream of learning Arabic. purchased a $15,000,000 mall with no money down,
degree in management from Luther College and his p.m. Maria loves to garden, write, dance and travel. Her quietly acquired 17 downtown properties, and then
MBA from the University of Denver. Session 3: Friday, November 15 at 2—3:30 favorite place to visit is the region of Palestine and renovated entire blocks of the Court Avenue Dis-
p.m. Israel. Maria volunteers in Gaza as often as possible, trict. Hear the stories of the Martin Hotel, Juke Box
offering medical education, mental health care and Saturday Night, The Kaplan Hat Company, Interna-
Saving Democracy—Volunteer Session 4: Friday, December 13 at 2—3:30 tional Trade Center of Iowa, The Rock Island Depot,
p.m. teaching yoga to the local community.
Research at Vote Smart Jethro’s BBQ, and Splash Seafood Bar and Grill.
with Walker McKusick, Annie Petersen, and Location to be announced in class reminder Session 2: Fake News, Filters, & Falsehoods: Navi-
James Wypych COST $30 gating Information Overload in the 21st Century Bruce Gerleman has a degree in business adminis-
Fridays, September 13, 20, 27, October 4 with Dan Chibnall tration from Wichita State University. His first job was
As the large number of declared democratic pres- Fake news is only one symptom of a larger shift in marketing mattresses, but he had a goal to work for
10—11:30 a.m.
idential candidates are visiting Iowa, the strength how we create, consume, and converse about infor- himself. Bruce purchased his first apartment build-
Vote Smart -1153 24th St, of the economy will be a topic of much interest and ing at 22, and has historically renovated more than
mation in our high-speed, technology-rich culture.
Des Moines, IA 50311 debate. This year’s Economic Roundtable will con- 20 buildings across the nation. He’s acknowledged
We will discuss, explore, and critically think about
COST $30 tinue the discussion surrounding the sustainability misinformation, news consumption, social media, as the first person in Iowa to complete a Certified
of the current economic expansion. We will explore the rise of memes, and the fall of logic. You will learn Historic Renovation according to US Department of
This is an opportunity to help Vote Smart save the political proposals from both sides of the aisle how to raise your awareness of the newest problems Interior standards. His company, Gerleman Manage-
democracy. Vote Smart provides unbiased informa- and try to cut through the rhetoric and look at the surrounding types of information and how to be a ment, Inc. employs nearly 800 Iowans.
tion on elected officials and candidates to American economic facts. Topics will include U.S. trade policy, better consumer, sharer, and creator of information.
voters. Throughout the course, you will learn about the impact of the tax reform now that the new policy
and perform your own research. Each class will be has been in effect for a reporting season, the Fed- Dan Chibnall is the STEM Librarian and Assistant
dedicated to a specific aspect of how Vote Smart eral Reserve’s possible interest rate decreases, the Professor of Librarianship at Drake University. He
accomplishes its mission, including research, data influence of the executive branch in monetary policy, researches and teaches courses on topics relating to
entry, and publishing research. All you need is an economic proposals from the presidential primary science communication, science fiction, misinforma-
understanding of how to use a computer and willing- candidates, Brexit, and the news of the day. tion, and information behaviors. Dan also currently
ness to set aside partisan beliefs. serves as the President of the Iowa Library Associa-
Thomas Root holds four degrees including a PhD tion and advocates on behalf of libraries statewide.
Walker McKusick is the National Director of Vote in economics from the University of Kansas. Root
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Iowa Caucus: A 2019 Progress Report Session 3: Doug Gross and Tom Henderson placed Iowa at the top of the list of America’s most is a graduate of Drake University and Iowa State
with Dennis Goldford, Dave Price, Brianne Doug Gross received his BA from Iowa Wesleyan beautiful capitols. University.
College and his JD from Drake. He is a member of Our first meeting will allow you to sit in comfort while
Pfannenstiel, Doug Gross, and Tom
BrownWinick law firm. Doug has extensive campaign you learn the ins and outs of building and maintain- The Best Movie Year Ever?
Henderson experience in Iowa, including involvement in numer- ing a 19th century Renaissance style building. You
Wednesdays, October 2, 16, 23 with Tom Beell
ous successful gubernatorial, congressional, and will learn about the gilding of our dome, the fire of
10—11:30 a.m. state legislative campaigns. Among other positions, 1904, and the talented restoration artists that have Thursday, October 3, 10, 17, 24
Location to be announced in class reminder he served as Chief of Staff to Governor Terry Brans- turned back the hands of time in the most beautiful 2—3:30 p.m.
COST $30 tad and Administrative Assistant to Governor Robert fashion. Our second class will include a private tour Location to be announced in class reminder
D. Ray. and some fascinating glimpses into Iowa’s past. COST $30
Blame it on Jimmy Carter. Forty years ago, the nation
recognized that the “Road to the Presidency” runs Tom Henderson has his undergraduate and law Dana Vasey has more than 20 years experience Nearly everyone agrees that Hollywood produced
through Iowa. Currently, the race for the Presidency degrees from Drake and is an attorney and member giving guided tours and group talks on Terrace Hill, more great motion pictures in 1939 than ever before
is well underway. Candidates have been crisscross- at Whitfield & Eddy Law. He is an active participant and its residents, the Iowa’s State Capitols and the or since. But there were other seminal years when
ing Iowa, looking for the key that will propel them to in Democratic Party politics, and his leadership USS Iowa. Her love of history and depth of research filmmakers topped themselves. We’ll explore some
their Party’s nomination and ultimate victory in 2020. positions in the party have included 19 years as Polk surrounding people and events of early Iowa will of those years as well as 1939 and see if movies are
History proves that it’s not so much winning the County Democratic Chair, a member of the Iowa make for an interesting and entertaining journey indeed “better than ever.”
Iowa Caucus, as it is surviving and meeting expec- delegation to the Democratic National Convention through the past.
tations, that can make the difference. But, without a in 1996 and 2000, and Chair of the Iowa Democratic Thomas Beell’s connection to motion pictures began
strong showing in the Iowa Caucus, most candidates Party Rules Committee. When Disaster Strikes: The Emergency at 16 when he managed a neighborhood movie the-
quickly fall by the wayside. Join us as we learn about Management Response atre in Tacoma, Washington. After joining the faculty
the history of politics in Iowa and our nation, size up Inside Terrace Hill and the Iowa State with A.J. Mumm of the Greenlee School of Journalism at Iowa State
the candidates from the point of view of professional University, Beell taught film courses while reviewing
journalists following the campaign and sit down with
Capitol Thursdays, October 3, 10, 17, 24
movies for the Ames Tribune for 20 years. He later
local “pros” to get their perspective on what’s hap- with Dana Vasey 10—11:30 a.m. co-hosted a movie show on WOI radio for 15 years.
pening as we get closer to that eventful day when, Wednesdays, October 2, 16, 23, 30 Polk County Emergency Operations Center Currently, he presents a weekly movie/music show
after more than a year of campaigning in our state, 2—3:30 p.m. 1907 Carpenter Ave., Des Moines, IA 50314 on KHOI, a community radio station in Ames.
Iowans turn out on a cold January night to show their Location to be announced in class reminder COST $30
preferences. COST $30 / LIMIT 35 Whiteness and Race
Registration deadline: September 25 Every day disaster strikes somewhere in the Unit-
with Godfried Asante
Session 1: Dennis Goldford ed States, and often those disasters strike close to
Dennis Goldford is Professor of Political Science at home. Join us as we learn more about the important
Fridays, October 4, 11
Sessions 1 and 2 - Terrace Hill, The Palace on the 2—3:30 p.m.
Drake University, and was the Flansburg Fellow at Prairie that captivated two Iowa millionaires role Polk County Emergency Management plays in
the Harkin Institute. He is co-author of The Iowa Pre- bringing together those first responders needed to Location to be announced in class reminder
In 1869, six hundred of the wealthiest most influential
cinct Caucuses: The Making of A Media Event, 3rd people in Iowa and America would pass through the meet the needs of affected parties. Be it fire, flood, COST $20 / LIMIT 40
ed., and he serves as a political analyst for KCCI-TV massive entrance of Terrace Hill. The highly sought tornado, explosion, or any other emergency—offi-
and Iowa Public Radio. after invitations were compellingly simple: cials respond in a planned and coordinated effort. This course will critically interrogate whiteness as
Mr. & Mrs. B.F. Allen We will learn from Polk County Emergency Manage- a racial category. For instance, what is whiteness?
Session 2: Dave Price and Brianne Pfannenstiel At Home ment staff, as well as from first responders who make Who is white? What does it mean to be white in the
Dave Price is WHO-TV’s political director and week- Friday Evening January 29, 1869 7 1⁄2 O’Clock up part of this team effort. U.S.? How did white become a racial category? Why
end anchor. He began his career in radio, then tran- Terrace Hill is whiteness invisible to many white people? How
sitioned to television, working as a reporter, anchor, On this glittering night, one of the attendees was a Session 1: The WHY, WHAT and HOW of Local does whiteness intersect with class and gender
and assignment manager. Price’s work has been young F.M. Hubbell. His family would one day call Emergency Management to produce social and economic inequality? This
recognized with national Emmy and Edward R. Mur- this magnificent mansion home for eighty years. Step Session 2: Building Partnerships For Success— discussion-based class will ponder these questions
row awards, as well as dozens of state and regional back in time and learn more about the residents of Traditional Response Agencies through readings and thoughtful engagement with
honors. His new book is Caucus Chaos Trump. this incredible historic landmark. Our second class Session 3: Building Partnerships For Success— each other.
will include a private tour of the Governor’s mansion Support Organizations Addressing Other Needs
Brianne Pfannenstiel is the Des Moines Register’s and gardens, including the newly renovated swim- Session 4: Real Life Case Studies Godfried Asante is an Assistant Professor of Com-
chief politics reporter. She joined the Register in ming pool built by the Hubbells. munication Studies at Drake University. Godfried has
2015, and has covered four legislative sessions, A.J. Mumm has been the Director of the Polk County a PhD in Intercultural Communication from the Uni-
a multitude of presidential campaigns in the 2016 Sessions 3 and 4: Beneath the Golden Dome Emergency Management Agency since 2004. He versity of New Mexico with an emphasis on LGBTI
caucus cycle, and most recently, the governor’s race. If it’s been a number of years since you stepped has served in the Iowa Homeland Security and rights in Africa. His research interests focus on social
Pfannenstiel graduated from the University of Kansas foot in our State Capitol, you are in for a delightful Emergency Management Department as Chief identities such as race, class, gender, and sexuality
in 2010. surprise. The years of painstaking restoration have Planner. Mumm was a firefighter and EMT with the in transnational contexts.
Ankeny Fire Department for more than 12 years. He
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Grand Time Workshop: Making a Eating an Elephant in Small Bites: David Skidmore is a Professor of Political Science DANCE
at Drake University and author of several books and Des Moines Civic Center 221 Walnut St., Des Moines,
Halloween Costume Together Downsizing for Seniors numerous articles on American foreign policy. He IA 50309
with Jolie Pelds with Tisa Johnson has taught a course on the Vietnam War yearly since
Saturday, October 5 Monday, October 7 1986. Explore the Dance Series at Des Moines Performing
12—4:00 p.m. OR Arts through this two-session course that includes an
Science Center of Iowa - 401 W Martin Luther Tuesday, October 8 Jay N. Darling: Pilot for an Afternoon informational presentation, active participation, and a
King Jr. Pkwy., Des Moines, IA 50309 2—3:30 p.m. performance experience. During these sessions, you
Excursion will learn more about the booking process and edu-
COST $20 / LIMIT: 15 child participants* Location to be announced in class reminder
with Sam Koltinsky cation programming of the Dance Series, participate
Registration deadline September 26 COST: FREE / LIMIT 40 PER SESSION
Monday, October 14 in hands-on tap-based movement activities, and see
2—3:30 p.m. DORRANCE DANCE. Fee includes performance tick-
Spend some time with your grandchild making and Examine a lifetime’s worth of belongings and
Location to be announced in class reminder et. No dance experience necessary to participate.
creating not only unforgettable memories, but also memories and why it can be challenging and over-
Participants are required to attend both sessions.
a costume to wear for Halloween. Staff from the Sci- whelming to make decisions about letting “stuff” go. COST: FREE
ence Center of Iowa’s Innovation Lab will help guide Whether downsizing by choice or by circumstance,
*NOTE: $50 per participant (includes performance
you in sewing, fusing plastics, using a laser cutter, we will discuss the difficulties and the opportunities You are invited to take a journey into the present.
ticket and workshop fee; $15 for those who already
soldering, sew-able circuits and more to create a traveling lighter provides. More practically, we will Jay N. “Ding” Darling is the pilot, and Drake Univer-
have performance ticket).
unique, one-of-a-kind costume. This workshop aims share different philosophies and strategies seniors sity is the destination. Let’s see what Darling has in
to show you the power of making things based on might employ in their decision-making process, and store for us with his whimsical and creative itinerary!
your own ideas and designs. No previous experi- provide encouragement and support for getting That’s Amore!
ence as a maker is necessary. Children can bring an started or keeping on. Sam Koltinsky, award-winning documetarian, started with Drake Opera Theater
existing costume to hack or build a new one from his 25-year film career after the fall of the Berlin Wall Friday, October 18
scratch. Lunch will be provided. Tisa Johnson has owned and operated Senior Tran- in 1989 while living in Germany. Upon his return to 7:00 p.m. pre-performance talk
sitioning Services since 2015. A former social worker, the United States, Sam produced a documentary
7:30 p.m. concert - Sheslow
*Registration requires at least one grandparent (or she recognizes the many practical and emotional series in Southwest Florida entited Untold Stories
factors involved in making a later-life move. She and for PBS. During this time he met Jay N. Darling’s Auditorium, Old Main, 2507 University
other adult) per child participant. More than one
adult may participate per child. The $20 registration her team seek to make big transitions as smooth grandson, Kip, and wife Andrea in 2004. What has Ave., Des Moines, IA 50311
fee is per child participant to cover cost of materials as possible by handling logistics such as packing, transpired since that time has been a culmination of COST: FREE
(ex: 2 grandparents with one child = $20). unpacking and setup of a new space, emptying a research, two Darling documentaries, a nationwide
previous home, and the often innumerable other traveling exhibit, acquisition of Darling-related arti- Come enjoy a recital dedicated to the Italian reper-
Jolie Pelds, Director of Innovative STEM Teaching at details. facts, and—most of all—fulflling of promises made to toire with Drake Opera Theater. Participants will have
the Science Center of Iowa, began her education ca- both a mentor, and friend. the opportunity to hear from Drake Opera Theater
reer as a high school science teachers. She expand- Director Stefano Vignati before the concert.
Revisiting the Vietnam War
ed that experience by teaching at the college level, Talk and Tap
with David Skidmore
as well as the homeschool setting. Jolie has worked with Des Moines Performing Arts Journey Through Book Land:
with teachers across the state of Iowa to embed a
Fridays, October 11, 18, 25
makerspace in their learning environment. 11 a.m.—12:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 15, 22 “Watson, the Game is Afoot!”
Location to be announced in class reminder Location and time varies with Rod Henshaw
COST $30 COST $50 or $15* / MINIMUM 20 / Mondays, October 21 and 28
Drake vs. Valparaiso Football LIMIT 30 2—3:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 5
Despite the bravery and sacrifices of the men and Registration Deadline: August 29 Location to be announced in class reminder
1:00 p.m. women who served, the Vietnam War remains a COST $20
Drake Stadium – 2719 Forest Ave., byword for failure and folly in American foreign Session 1: Dance programming at DMPA with Eric
Des Moines, IA 50311 policy more than five decades after the fact. This Olmscheid and Tap-based movement workshop This course will inaugurate the Journey Through
COST $11 course will explore three questions: Why did the with Paula McArthur Book Land series, which will cover a variety of topics
Registration deadline September 26 United States commit itself to armed intervention Tuesday, October 15, 2019 dealing with popular and genre fiction.
in the affairs of a small country on the other side of 1-3:00 p.m.
Come out to see Drake football face Valparaiso. Be the planet? How did “the best and the brightest” of Des Moines DanzArts Studio - 2150 Delavan Dr., Created in 1887 by Arthur Conan Doyle, Sherlock
seated with your fellow RaySociety members, and America’s foreign policy establishment so misman- Suite 8, West Des Moines, IA 50265 Holmes, and his companion Dr. John Watson, contin-
enjoy a light concession package included in the age U.S. involvement in Vietnam across five presi- ue to be the most enduring fictional characters of all
price of your ticket. dencies? Have we learned the right lessons from the Session 2: Performance and Talk time. Enormously popular from the outset, the sixty
Vietnam War? For each question, we will examine Tuesday, October 22, 2019 original story adventures of Sherlock Holmes, written
the still raging debates among scholars and political 6:30 p.m. – Pre-show DANCEtalk by Conan Doyle, along with adaptations and exten-
observers over what went wrong. 7:30 p.m. – Curtain, performance of DORRANCE sions across virtually all forms of media, are the basis
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of an encompassing global cultural phenomenon. The Science and Politics of Climate native of Des Moines, he earned a bachelor’s from icons of the local “eating scene”. Join us as we travel
Why do Holmes and the stories endure and continue the University of Iowa, a master’s from Texas A&M, to four Des Moines area restaurants, learn of their
to thrive? In conjunction with the Sherlock Holmes
Change and a PhD from the University of Texas at Austin. history and clientele, their challenges, plans for the
Exhibit in Cowles Library, this course will be a hands- with David Courard-Hauri future, and most importantly – sample their cuisine!
on and multi-media investigation of Conan Doyle’s Wednesdays, October 30, November 6, 13,
The Prediction, Discovery, and
creation through the character of Sherlock Holmes, 20 Session 1: Baratta’s - 2320 South Union,
the context and setting of the stories and the cultural 10—11:30 a.m. Conformation of Black Holes Des Moines, IA 50315
bonds that Holmes has inspired. “I hear of Sherlock Location to be announced in class reminder with Sam Wormley Session 2: Noah’s Ark - 2400 Ingersoll Ave.,
Holmes everywhere…” were the prophetic words COST $30 Mondays, November 4, 11, 18, 25 Des Moines, IA 50312
spoken by his brother Mycroft, as recorded in the 2—3:30 p.m. Session 3: Waterfront Seafood - 2900 University
story “The Greek Interpreter”. This course is designed to answer your questions Location to be announced in class reminder Ave., West Des Moines, IA 50266
about local and global climate change, such as: Session 4: Bianchi’s Hilltop - 2820 Hubbell Ave.,
COST $30
Rod Henshaw, Professor of Librarianship, served as given that climate has always changed, is it really Des Moines, IA 50317
Dean of Drake’s Cowles Library from 1996 to 2018. caused by humans this time? What are we still un- This course will cover:
He also served in leadership positions at Penn State, sure about, and what does that mean going forward? 1989 Velvet Revolution in Prague
• The final development of Albert Einstein’s Gener-
and Emory University. In addition to his duties at What can we do about climate change, and how al Relativity in 1916 with Jim Chrisinger
Cowles, he is now serving as Director of the Iowa might that affect the economy? The format will be • Karl Schwarzschild’s solution to the General Wednesdays, November 6, 13, 20
Academic Library Alliance. Drawing on a lifetime a prepared lecture with plenty of room to explore Relativity equations in 1916 that predicted the 2—3:30 p.m.
of Librarianship, book collecting, and immersion in questions you bring with you. possibility of black holes
book culture, Rod will take us on a journey through Location to be announced in class reminder
• Early astronomical observations of invisible mas-
this portion of Book Land. He is an active Sherlocki- David Courard-Hauri has taught Environmental Sci- COST $30
sive objects in binary star systems
an, and a member of science fiction fan culture. ence and Sustainability at Drake for nearly 20 years. • Astronomical and gravitational observations con-
He has helped to organize and write annual “Climate firming black holes This autumn marks the 30th anniversary of the fall of
Famous Mathematical Problems Statements” communicating expected impacts on • Particle physics and quantum mechanical phe- communism in Eastern Europe. The course tells the
with Alexander Kleiner our state, co-signed by hundreds of scientists across nomena associated with black holes story of the Velvet Revolution in Czechoslovakia. We
Iowa. He has a PhD in Chemistry from Stanford and • Black holes’ apparent role in the evolution of begin with Czechoslovak history and culture, then
Mondays, October 28, November 4, 11, 18
an MPA from Princeton. galaxies and the universe describe life during the communist period (1948-
10—11:30 a.m. 1989), including the dissident movement and the role
Location to be announced in class reminder of U.S. diplomats. Using the presenter’s experiences
Sam Wormley is a retired Associate Scientist and
COST $30 Ancient Shipwrecks Under Ancient Principal Investigator, CNDE/IPRT/AL at Iowa State. and pictures from that time, we finish with the story
Seas For 17 years, he has also been an Adjunct Professor of the Velvet Revolution and the aftermath.
Lectures will introduce ideas from mathematics with Dan Davis of Astronomy at Marshalltown Community College.
through famous problems. Examples include prob- Sam regularly teaches science and technology class- Jim Chrisinger is an Iowan who served as a U.S.
lems posed by the Greeks and solved in the eigh-
Thursday, October 31 and Foreign Service Officer at the embassy in Prague,
Friday, November 1 es for OLLI at Iowa State and the RaySociety.
teenth century, Fermat’s last problem, the Four Color Czechoslovakia from 1987-1990. Following, he
Problem, etc. Also, the role of problems in the devel- 2—3:30 p.m. served as the project manager for Iowa State Univer-
opment of mathematics such as Hilbert’s and Millen- Location to be announced in class reminder Iconic Des Moines Area Restaurants sity’s technical assistance projects in Eastern Europe
nium Problems. No specific background is assumed, COST $20 Tuesdays, November 5, 12, 19, 26 and the former Soviet Union. He is a recently retired
lectures will be directed towards those who have an 10:30 a.m.—12 p.m. career public servant, including 10 years in Iowa
interest in mathematics and a memory of being in Have you ever wanted to drain the Mediterranean Location varies state government, with degrees from Iowa State and
high school algebra and geometry. and investigate all the ancient shipwrecks lying COST $70 (Lifetime members $40) / LIMIT UC Berkeley.
about? Fortunately, diving and robotic technology 35
Alexander Kleiner has a PhD in Mathematics from have enabled access to this untouched museum
Texas A&M and taught mathematics at Drake from of nautical treasures. In part one of this two-part An icon can represent an item of devotion—much
1969 to 2012. He has a long-standing interest in the course, we explore the most famous ancient wrecks like a religious picture with great meaning. In restau-
History of Mathematics and taught the material in discovered with scuba. In the second lecture we rant lingo, an icon is an eating establishment with
this course multiple times. discuss the emerging field of deep-water archaeol- real “staying power.” It is well-established, with a
ogy, the fantastic discoveries that have been made history that covers generations. The local restaurant
in the Aegean and Black Seas, and the future of the scene has changed dramatically in recent years.
discipline. Restaurants of all types now cover our metro area.
And they come and go—victims of the whims of the
Dan Davis is a professor of classics at Luther Col- eating public. In this this class, we’ll travel to four dif-
lege with 25 years of experience as a marine archae- ferent restaurants in the metro area. Some you may
ologist. Dan specializes in ancient maritime trade, be aware of, others are less known. But all are true
ship construction, and deep-water archaeology. A
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Health Insurance Landscape: 2019 Andria Seip is the Assistant Insurance Commission- Physical and Occupational Therapy European Fascism: 1918 - 1945
with Judy Brannon, Nora Nurre, Michael er at the Iowa Insurance Division. She has worked with Paul Morris
with IID since February 2016 and for the State of
for Health Recovery and Maintenance
Andreski, Andria Seip with Traci Bush, Denise Kluever, and Kacey Tuesdays, November 19, 26, December 3, 10
Iowa since 2010. Andria is a subject matter expert
Thursdays, November 7, 14, 21 in health insurance and the ACA. Andria has her Sutter 2—3:30 p.m.
10—11:30 a.m. undergraduate degree from Iowa State University, Fridays, November 8, 15, 22 Location to be announced in class reminder
Location to be announced in class reminder a master’s degree from Spertus Institute and law 10—11:30 a.m. COST $30
COST $30 degree from Hamline University. Location to be announced in class reminder
This series of lectures will discuss Fascism in Europe
COST $30
Session 1: Senior Health Insurance Information from 1918-1945. It will cover not only Italy and Ger-
That’s Entertainment!
Program many, but also the fascist regimes in Spain, Portu-
with Pam Moody and Ben Ulin The services of a physical or occupational therapist
Medicare can be a confusing and complicated topic. gal, Austria, Yugoslavia, Greece and the wartime
Thursdays, November 7, 14 are not only for recovery after injury, but also are
This presentation from two Senior Health Insurance puppet regimes in Romania, Croatia, Slovakia and
2—3:30 p.m. useful in maintaining health and wellness by reduc-
Information Program volunteers will help you under- Hungary. The course discusses the reasons why
ing pain, improving mobility, and limiting physical
stand the differences between original Medicare and Location to be announced in class reminder so many countries adopted fascist ideologies and
disabilities. This course will feature a physical thera-
Medicare Advantage plans, changes coming in 2020 COST $20 governmental methods, what form fascism took in
pist and occupational therapist who will each de-
to Medicare, some of the common myths and misun- these countries, and why fascist regimes had failed
scribe their roles and practices in returning patients
derstandings about Medicare, and recent scams that Session 1: The Art Form, Humor and Heart of a in some (but not all) of them by 1945.
to their optimal health and physical functioning.
attempt to defraud Medicare beneficiaries. Professional Clown Several exercises will be introduced in class to help
Attendees can expect to learn the following: a brief Paul Morris holds degrees in economics, business
participants experience benefits first-hand. Services
Judy Brannon and Nora Nurre are volunteer history of clowning, types of clowns, clowning ven- administration, management science and history. He
offered by MercyOne Health & Fitness Center will be
counselors for SHIIP, the Senior Health Insurance ues, skills employed, costuming and makeup appli- taught statistics and quantitative methods at North-
also be discussed.
Information Program and SMP, the Senior Medicare cation, and—of course—being funny! eastern University and subsequently served as the
Patrol, both part of the Iowa Insurance Division. Judy chief information technology officer at Tufts, Emory
Traci Bush is Chair of the Department of Physical
and Nora are Drake graduates and members of the Pam “Sparky” Moody has been a professional and Drake Universities. He has taught several cours-
Therapy at Des Moines University and has been
RaySociety. Judy: (BSBA ’75) (MBA ’81) and Nora: clown for 25 years. She began in clown ministry and es for the RaySociety.
a faculty member within the department for over
(BSBA ’85) (MBA ’92) quickly moved into public schools presenting safety 20 years. Her training includes entry-level and
assemblies in Central Iowa for 19+ years in partner- advanced degrees in physical and occupational
Session 2: Health Insurance: The Players and The ship with the Des Moines Fire Department. She has
Dancing Rabbit Ecovillage - Exploring
therapy. Prior to joining Des Moines University, she
Game clowned around the world and has been an instruc- provided rehabilitation services to patients in reha-
Sustainability From the Ground Up
The health insurance industry is complex and often tor for the past 20 years at conferences and at both bilitation, inpatient and outpatient settings. with Kyle Yoder
lacks transparency. This session will help you under- the University of Wisconsin and Viterbo University. Friday, November 22
stand how the system started and evolved, how that She has served on the Executive Committee of the Denise Kluever is the Learning Space Coordinator 1—2:30 p.m.
affects today’s insurance, who are the major players, World Clown Association since 2013 and served as for the Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program at Location to be announced in class reminder
what the rules of the game are, and how you can President 2016-2018. Drake University. A native of Atlantic, Iowa, Denise
be a more informed consumer. The talk will include
COST: FREE
graduated from the College of St. Catherine with a
background on the Pharmacy Benefit Manager role Session 2: Through a Magician’s Eye: bachelor’s in occupational therapy. She received a
and how they influence the cost of prescriptions. The environmental challenges we face today can
An Introduction to Creating the Wonder master’s in health care administration from the Col- seem daunting when considered from a planetary
Magicians are the scientists of the performing arts. lege of St. Francis. Denise served as an occupational
Michael Andreski is an Associate Professor of Social perspective. What does it look like to zoom in—to ex-
Learning even the simplest magic tricks teaches therapist in many capacities at the Younker Rehabili-
and Administrative Pharmacy. A practicing pharma- amine what sustainability may look like when taken
empathy, psychology, physics, communication tation Center at Iowa Methodist for 20 years.
cist for 36 years, mostly in a clinical managerial role, day-to-day in the context of a small town committed
skills, and the importance of wonder. Ben Ulin will
he moved to academia after completing a PhD in to radical, ecologically-friendly living? Dancing Rabbit
give a “backstage” tour into the mind and life of a Kacey Sutter is the Medical Integration Coordina-
pharmaceutical socioeconomics. He teaches man- Ecovillage is an intentional community of 75 people
professional magician. Whether you are a speaker, tor at MercyOne Health & Fitness Center. She has
agement and services development and researches in rural northeast Missouri dedicated to seeking
performer, a magic enthusiast, or just want to charm worked in the fitness field for over 15 years, with
the effects of pharmacy operations on providing practical solutions to these challenges. Solutions
friends and family, come discover the inspriations, experience in many different areas of fitness, but has
clinical care. include vehicle sharing, straw bale housing, a renew-
strategies, and philosophies of this fascinating art. focused more of her efforts on how to stay physically able energy grid, local food production, neighbor-
active as we face different medical circumstances hood design that emphasizes engagement, equi-
Session 3: The Iowa Healthcare Market Ben Ulin, comedy magician, was voted one the of that may change how our bodies respond to physical
This session will provide an overview of Iowa’s ty-based governance, and more. Come see what’s
the funniest people in the country by Showtime activity.
health insurance market including information about working—and what’s not—in our radical experiment
Television. A headline act for corporate shows,
the Affordable Care Act individual and small group on everyday sustainability.
cruise lines, and comedy clubs for over 35 years, his
market and changes in Medicare Supplement plans comedy illusion show at Adventureland Amusement
beginning in 2020. Kyle Yoder has lived at Dancing Rabbit Ecovillage
Park is the longest-running theme park magic show
for nine years. He serves on the Ecovillage’s board
in history.
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