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Fall 2020
Online
Enrichment short courses & special events specially developed for folks 50 and better.
No homework. No tests. No pressure. It’s just learning for the joy of it!
Enroll now at www.osher.ku.edu!
osher.ku.edu
DEAR FRIENDS, A SPECIAL
We hope this finds you doing well We are pleased to welcome a new
REQUEST FOR
and enjoying special moments with Osher instructor and announce the SUPPORT
those dear to you. As we continue return of several of your favorites.
to face the uncertainty brought on The COVID-19 pandemic has
by COVID-19, one thing is clear, the The fall online courses will be caused much uncertainty in the
Osher family stands united. 90 minutes, taught in three- lives of many, and the Osher
week sessions. Complete course Institute is no exception.
During this descriptions, along with biographies While we have adapted our
overwhelming and of the instructors, can be found way of doing business to meet
difficult time, many online at www.osher.ku.edu. For an the needs of our seniors, the
individuals have email listing of courses, please email Osher Institute has faced several
shown up in powerful me at linda.k@ku.edu. financial challenges as result of
ways to support cancelled courses and events,
our mission, and Please remember that social
as well as lost revenue from our
we are incredibly distancing does not have to mean
partner sites unable to host face-
grateful! Instructors have stepped social isolation. We hope you will
to-face gatherings.
up to learn new ways of engaging join us this fall and stay connected
members. Many of you have in new ways. If you have not In spite of this, we continue to
enrolled in multiple online courses, already done so, please consider meet our mission, but it’s crucial
staying true to your commitment giving online learning a try. And we seek additional forms of
to lifelong learning. Donors have remember, embracing change and revenue at this critical time.
provided financial assistance. Staff trying something new is what As you may know, we rely heavily
and administrators have supported lifelong learning is all about! on course and event registrations
our vision of being adaptable and and receive no state funding.
We continue to receive positive
innovative in our approach to reach We’re asking for your help.
feedback about our Zoom courses
seniors in isolation. We strive to provide programs
with participants telling us how
Throughout the pandemic, Osher grateful they are for the opportunity that engage, enlighten and
has remained committed to to stay engaged. We are proud of entertain, and we know our
providing a diverse selection of everyone who is embarking upon courses and events not only
enrichment courses that engage this journey with us. enhance your life, but they also
and support you. We have impact our community in a
Once you register for a course, you positive way, because lifelong
been dedicated in our efforts to
will be provided with some helpful learning enriches everyone’s life.
provide access to virtual learning
tips about how to make your Zoom
opportunities and have created
experience a success. And, of course How to support the
numerous new offerings to appeal
we are also always available for Osher Institute:
to a diverse audience. It continues
questions via email or phone call. 1. Enroll in several fall Osher
to be our goal to provide quality
programming while ensuring the While this is a time like no other, online courses.
safety of our instructors, partners, Osher continues onward. We are 2. Encourage your friends and
staff, and of course, all of you. grateful that we can provide a neighbors to enroll in Osher
needed service to seniors who now, online courses.
The ongoing concerns regarding
more than ever, are looking for 3. Make a special financial gift
social distancing have once again
ways to connect from the comfort to help the Osher institute
led us to the decision to offer courses
and safety of their home. recover from COVID-19. Your
online via Zoom this fall. While we
know you miss in-person gatherings, On behalf of the Osher program, gift is tax deductible. Call
and we miss them too, given the thank you for your support and 888-653-6111; or give online at
state of COVID-19 we feel it is best to dedication. We are humbled by www.kuendowment.org/
postpone all face-to-face classroom the opportunity to play our part osher.
activities and special events. in helping to improve the lives Ask yourself, “Is Osher enriching
of others while impacting our my life?” If the answer is yes,
We look forward to an exciting
community in a positive way. please consider increasing your
online fall semester beginning
September 28 and running through level of support today. Every gift
December 4, offering you 54 online counts; every gift helps.
offerings, including 22 new courses. Linda Kehres Thank you.
785-864-1373, linda.k@ku.edu
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THREE EASY WAYS SNEAK PEEK
UPDATE! TO REGISTER FOR
COURSES
INTO FALL
FEES FOR
OSHER Register Online
COURSES
INSTITUTE Visit our online Shopping Cart at
www.osher.ku.edu. If you have
COURSES questions regarding using Zoom, Longtime Osher instructor, John Mack,
please contact Linda Kehres at returns with “1491: North America
The Osher Institute strives Before Europeans.”
linda.k@ku.edu.
to keep fees as low as
possible to help ensure more Register by Phone The ever popular Mike Hoeflich
individuals are able to afford presents his new course, “Law and
taking courses. In light of the If you would like to register by Government in Times of Crisis.”
financial challenges faced due phone, please call our Contact
to COVID-19, we have been Center at 913-897-8530. Kansas University music professor,
forced to make some difficult Paul Laird, discusses “The Art of
decisions, one of which is
Register by Mail Stephen Sondheim.”
eliminating the multicourse Complete the enclosed registration
discount option. As such, form or visit www.osher.ku.edu to Samuel Gould with recorded work
the Osher course fee of $50 download and print the registration on Innova Records, Quite Scientific
will be applied to all course form. Complete the form and mail Records, NPR’s Weekend Edition and a
registrations. with a check or money order to: BBC television show, makes his Osher
KU Lifelong & debut exploring, “Jazz: America’s
We appreciate your Musical Melting Pot.”
Professional Education
understanding as we work to
12600 Quivira Road Jim Peters, Director Emeritus of the
overcome the hardships caused
Overland Park, KS 66213
by this global pandemic. Osher Institute teaches his new course,
You are not registered until the “Teddy Roosevelt: An American Icon.
registration form is received and
Zoom Course Participation processed and there is still room Jeanne Klein, retired professor at KU
An individual registration is available in the selected course. shares research on, “The Effects of
required for each person in the Media on Young People.”
home, as Zoom links are not to
be shared In time for the election, Paul
ALUMNI Schumaker, retired KU professor
Class Cancellation explores, “The Electoral College: Does It
Although unlikely, a class ASSOCIATION Still Work?”
may be canceled due to
underenrollment or other DISCOUNTS Celebrate the spirit of the cowboy with
circumstance beyond the Current members of the alumni Jim Hoy, a native of the Flint Hills, as
Institute’s control. Members associations at Kansas State he presents “Kansas Folklore.”
will be notified of any University, Washburn University
cancellation and have the and the University of Kansas can Other highlights include:
option to transfer their receive a special $10-per semester “Presidential Debates: Why We Watch
registration to another course discount for courses. and Why They Matter”
or request a refund. To receive your discount when you
register for courses: “The Psychology of Loss and Grief”
Refund Policy If there is
no stated deadline, a written 1. Enter your member ID number “Napoleon Bonaparte”
or emailed request (kupce@ on the paper registration form;
ku.edu) for a refund will be “Exploring Reality Beyond Physics:
2. Enter it in the appropriate field Great Eastern Philosophers”
honored up to one week before
on the online registration form
a course or special event
at www.osher.ku.edu; or “Women Spies During World War II”
begins. There will be a $5
administrative fee. A $30 fee 3. Call 913-897-8530 and provide
will be charged for returned your number to the Contact For a complete list with
checks. Center staff. course descriptions visit:
www.osher.ku.edu
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WHAT OSHER GIFT
PARTICIPANTS CARDS: GIVE THE
ARE SAYING JOY OF LEARNING
“Loved every second!! I think it works
well on Zoom! Thank you for offering
this class! It is saving my pandemic
mind!”
“I have very much enjoyed the Osher
classes I have taken this summer. They
have been a nice break in a pretty dull
daily routine.”
WOULD YOU
“Thank you for providing us with
stimulation for the brain cells while A gift card to the Osher Lifelong LIKE TO TEACH
we’re quarantined. Much appreciated!” Learning Institute at KU offers
a unique opportunity to enrich
FOR THE OSHER
“Osher instructors are making days the life of that special someone, INSTITUTE?
at home much more interesting to a family member or good friend.
maintain sanity through during this With an Osher Institute gift card, The Osher Lifelong Learning
memorable time in life.” you open the worlds of art, music, Institute is always looking for
science, history and a wide variety dynamic instructors who have
“I cannot imagine all the pressures you of special events. a passion for teaching and
are under. I appreciate you and your believe that learning is lifelong.
excellent staff doing “backward flips” to A $50 gift card allows your Our members share a joy of
keep your outstanding programs going.” recipient an opportunity to enroll learning that makes your love
in one of Osher’s courses or apply of teaching a mutually fulfilling
“Congratulations! I just finished the money toward a special event experience. No grades, no tests,
attending another excellent session. specially developed for folks 50 or no homework—just the pleasure
Thanks for continuing to enrich your better. No homework. No tests. No of sharing your knowledge and
Osher students with quality education pressure. It’s learning just for the experience with those who will
during this pandemic.” joy of it! greatly appreciate it.
I invite you to join the Osher
“I want to say I am enjoying the With your gift order, the recipient
family and experience the
Zoom classes. Instructors have been will receive a handsome card
joy of giving to a community
exceptional! Thank you for finding the announcing your gift and of lifelong learners who will
way to allow the courses to continue.” acknowledging you as the donor. appreciate you as a teacher and
(You can give anonymously, too.) value you as a new member
“Thank you for all the extra work that A catalog will follow shortly
you and your outstanding staff are of our community. If you are
thereafter listing the forthcoming interested, please contact me. I
doing on continuing excellent courses
courses and events. look forward to hearing from
during this pandemic time.”
It’s a unique gift idea that is easy you.
“Must be such a hassle to do all this and fun.
juggling. You seem to have everything Linda Kehres
under control and calm. Thank you.” Call today!
Director, Osher Lifelong
913-897-8530
Learning Institute at KU
“You are the BEST!! Thank you so Order online: linda.k@ku.edu
much! I will make use of these excellent kupce.ku.edu/osher-gift-cards 785-864-1373
resources.”
“Thank you! Lots of great topics!”
“WOW! This is marvelous. Thank you
and everybody else involved.”
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PART I OSHER FALL 2020 REGISTRATION (one registration form per person)
A. TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF (please print)
Full name (First, MI, Last, Suffix)_____________________________ Preferred name________________________________
Email________________________________________________ Daytime phone (________)______________________
Address_______________________________________ City, State, ZIP________________________________________
Date of birth___________________________________ Male Female
Are you a US Citizen? Yes No_________________ If no, country of citizenship: _____________________________
Name of my residential community, if applicable _________________________________________________________
Note: If you live at a residential community, please check with them prior to registering for a course to determine if an
arrangement has been made with Osher, as changes have occurred as a result of COVID-19.
B. ONLINE COURSES (Register for special events in the “Online Special Events” section on the next page.)
Course Title Dates Course Title Dates
Arlington National Cemetery. . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 28, Oct. 5 & 12 The Arkansas River and Its Impact on America’s
Great Women Composers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 28, Oct. 5 & 12 Heartland (1803 – present day). . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 22, 29 & Nov. 5
Six Drinks that changed the World: the Historical The 1930s: The Troubled Decade. . . . . . . . . Oct. 22, 29 & Nov. 5
Geography of Tea, Coffee and Soda . . . . . Sept. 28, Oct. 5 & 12 (Meadowlark Hills residents no charge)
Presidential Debates: Why We Watch The Beauty of the Past:
and Why They Matter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 29, Oct. 6 & 13 The Mid-19th Century. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 22, 29 & Nov. 5
The Mysterious World of Japanese (Meadowlark Hills residents no charge)
Apparitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 29, Oct. 6 & 13 Tales of the Nile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 23, 30 & Nov. 6
Napoleon Bonaparte: the First French Law & Government in Times of Crisis. . . . . Oct. 23, 30 & Nov. 6
Empire and the Limits of Glory. . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 29, Oct. 6 & 13 Exploring Reality Beyond Physics:
The Psychology of Loss and Grief. . . . . . . . Sept. 30, Oct. 7 & 14 Great Eastern Philosophers . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 23, 30 & Nov. 6
ICEE to Oysters: Food History of KS. . . . . . Sept. 30, Oct. 7 & 14 Cyrus K. Holliday, the Kansas Territory
Electoral College: Does It Still Work. . . . . . Sept. 30, Oct. 7 & 14 and the Birth of the AT&SF Railroad. . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 9, 16, & 23
(Clay County $15) From Trails to Rails and from Boom to Bust: the Historical
Folklore of Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 30, Oct. 7 & 14 Geography of Urbanization of Kansas . . . . . . . . . Nov. 9, 16, & 23
Kansas Characters: From the World War II in the Pacific . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 9, 16, & 23
Scandalous to Benevolent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 1, 8 & 15 The Effects of Media on Young People . . . . . . . . Nov. 9, 16, & 23
Deep Time: Stories from Rocks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 1, 8 & 15 Introduction to Digital Photography: Know
The Art of Stephen Sondheim. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 1, 8 & 15 Your Camera and Create Your Shot . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 10, 17, & 24
(Clay County $15) Faith of our Founders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 10, 17, & 24
Teddy Roosevelt: An American Icon The American Revolution: A New Idea,
(Clay County $15) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 2, 9 & 16 A New Nation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 10, 17, & 24
Triumph over Terror: How Two Men Survived Forgotten Jayhawk Athletes: Exploring the Lives of
Nazi Horrors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 2, 9 & 16 Edward Harvey, Homer Floyd,
Music and Lives of Great Composers, Part II . . . . . Oct. 2, 9 & 16 Marian Washington, Lynette Woodard,
Jazz: America’s Musical Melting Pot . . . . . . . Oct. 19, 26 & Nov. 2 Wilt Chamberlain and Billy Mills. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 10, 17, & 24
The Story of Photojournalism . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 19, 26, & Nov. 2 The Psychology of Gender Differences
The Battle of the Bulge: Germany’s in Aging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 11, 18, & 25
Last Blitzrieg, December 1944 . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 19, 26 & Nov. 2 The Negro National League: A Journey Through
English: The Long, Twisting, Messy Trail of How the Stormy Seas of Professional Baseball . . . . . . Nov. 11, 18, & 25
the American Language Got Made. . . . . . . . Oct. 19, 26 & Nov. 2 The Axial Age: A Historic Paradigm. . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 11, 18, & 25
German Settlement and Three Dutch Masters: Rembrandt, Vermer,
Culture in Kansas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 20, 27 & Nov. 3 and van Gogh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 12, 19, & Dec. 3
Overview of the Santa Fe Trail . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 20, 27 & Nov. 3 Woodstock at 50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 12, 19, & Dec. 3
Introduction to Islam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 20, 27 & Nov. 3 1491: North America before Europeans. . . . Nov. 12, 19, & Dec. 3
United States Citizenship: What’s The Ranger Ideal: The Heroes of the Texas Rangers
Hot & What’s Not . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 21, 28 & Nov. 4 and Other Tales of that Storied Law
The Plains Indian Wars. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 21, 28 & Nov. 4 Enforcement Agency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 12, 19, & Dec. 3
The Roaring Twenties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 21, 28 & Nov. 4 (Meadowlark Hills residents no charge)
Three 20th Century Women Poets. . . . . . . . Oct. 21, 28 & Nov. 4 Women Spies During World War II . . . . . . . Nov. 13, 20, & Dec. 4
US Theatre History via Lawrence, History of Modern Latin America. . . . . . . . . Nov. 13, 20, & Dec. 4
1860s to 1910s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 22, 29 & Nov. 5 The Literature of Baseball. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 13, 20, & Dec. 4
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PART II OSHER FALL 2020 REGISTRATION (continued)
C. ONLINE SPECIAL EVENTS (Special events are not considered courses.)
The Impressionists in Argenteuil; Thursday, October 1, 5-6:30 p.m..........................................................$25
Join Osher favorite Janice Stuerzl for a one-time online offering exploring the working village of Argenteuil, on the
outskirts of Paris, the birthplace of Impressionism. In the early 1870’s, young artists who wanted to experiment with
new styles and new subjects gathered at the home of Claude Monet in Argenteuil. There they plotted a strategy
for promoting their art, which had been rejected by the establishment. We will examine these extraordinary works
and discover much about the beginning of Impressionism and what its artists hoped to achieve. This class is sure to
delight art enthusiasts of all kinds.
The History, Tradition and Meaning of Veterans Day; Wednesday, November 11, 6:30-8 p.m..............$25
You won’t want to miss this special online Veterans Day presentation. Dr. Bernie Kish, a KU Sports Management
Lecturer and a veteran of the US Army, serving on active duty for over 29 years, completing his service as a Full
Colonel, will present a lecture focused on the first Armistice Day in 1919. He will examine the celebration of that
holiday throughout America and discuss the change to Veterans Day in 1954 spearheaded by a Congressman from
Emporia, Kansas. He will share personal reflections of many who gave their lives for our country.
This fascinating lecture will be coupled with a Panel of Veterans Discussion comprised of Veterans who represent
WWII, the Korean, Vietnam, Gulf Wars, plus Iraq and Afghanistan all discussing their memories of those wars.
SUBTOTAL $_______
D. SCHOLARSHIPS
Clay County residents, age 60+ ($15 per course only applicable on 3 specific courses
indicated on front): ____ number of courses ( x $50 ) = $_______
Meadowlark Hills residents ($0 per course only applicable on 3 specific courses
indicated on front): number of courses ____ x $0 = $_______
SUBTOTAL $_______
E. INDIVIDUAL OSHER COURSE FEES ($50 per course, per person)
_______________ Number of courses ( x $50 ) = SUBTOTAL $_______
F. ALUMNI ASSOCIATION DISCOUNT (Discount is for courses only.)
(Member # __________________________)..................................................................................–$10
Choose only one: KU KSU Washburn
SUBTOTAL $_______
Be a Friend of Osher. Please contribute to our campaign.
$50 Supporter $75 Patron $100 Benefactor $250 Sponsor
$500 Trustee $1000+ Regent Other $________
SUBTOTAL $_______
Add SUBTOTALS for total payment...................................................................... GRAND TOTAL DUE $________
Check enclosed, payable to the University of Kansas.
Credit Card. For security reasons, KU cannot accept credit card information written on the registration
form. If you wish to pay by credit card, please call our Contact Center at 913-897-8530.
Mail Osher Institute, Registrations, 12600 Quivira Rd., Overland Park, KS 66213
Special Accommodation If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this event, please contact us at
913-897-8530 at least four weeks in advance of the first class period.
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HOW TO BECOME A FRIEND OF OSHER
The Friends of Osher is a special
group of people who donate funds
to support the Osher Lifelong
Learning Institute at the University
of Kansas. They recognize that the
accessible, low-cost educational
opportunities offered by the Osher
Institute enrich the lives of adult
learners. They also help us expand
our programming and add new
sites for courses and special events.
Will you join them?
Contributions to the Friends of
Osher benefit our community and
the Osher Institute by:
• Helping keep Osher’s tuition and
fees low
• Enabling more people to attend
Every contribution helps. Please lifetime while enjoying financial
our courses and events
become an Osher BusinessFriend benefits for yourself.
• Continuing our efforts to attract
today. Planned gifts are sometimes
highly qualified instructors
• Expanding into areas in need of • Supporter......$50–$74 referred to as “stop-and-think”
lifelong learning opportunities • Patron............$75–$99 gifts because they require some
• Maintaining the technology we • Benefactor.....$100–$249 planning and may require help
need to sustain the quality of our • Sponsor.........$250–$499 from your professional advisors.
programming • Trustee...........$500–$999 Unlike cash donations, they are
• Regent............$1,000+ typically made from assets in
Osher BusinessFriends your estate rather than disposable
It’s easy to contribute. You can
The Osher BusinessFriends make your donation by completing income, and come to fruition upon
Program is designed to allow the registration form on pages your death.
your organization to partner with 15-18; by calling toll free Planned gifts include:
KU to support lifelong learning 888-653-6111; or going online to • A bequest in your will or
in our community while raising www.kuendowment.org/osher. living trust
awareness of your services among
If you wish to be included as a • A charitable gift annuity
the Osher Institute’s members.
leading Osher BusinessFriend in • A charitable lead trust
Your support benefits our the Osher catalog, please contact • An endowment fund
community and the Osher Institute Linda Kehres at linda.k@ku.edu or • Retirement plan assets
by helping keep Osher’s tuition 785-864-1373. • Life insurance policies
and fees low, allowing more • A remainder interest in
people to attend our courses Planned Giving: Become a your home
and events. It helps us attract Legacy Friend of Osher
A misconception is that planned
highly qualified instructors and Planned giving is a way for you to giving is only for the “wealthy.”
top-notch presenters who form leave a legacy of lifelong learning The truth is, even people of modest
the educational foundation of to ensure that future learners means can make a difference
our program. It also allows us will have the opportunities for through planned giving.
to expand into areas in need of intellectual engagement that are
lifelong learning opportunities To learn more, call Andy Morrison
now enriching your life through the
and to maintain the technology we at 785-832-7327 or email amorrison@
Osher Institute at KU.
need to sustain the quality of our kuendowment.org to learn how
programming. What is planned giving? Planned you can support Osher’s mission
giving is finding ways to make while ensuring your family’s
charitable gifts now or after your financial security.
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Fall 2020
Online
Classes beginning
September 28!
Explore the world with the KU
Osher Institute! Enjoy enrichment
short courses specially developed
for folks 50 and better.
The University of Kansas Osher Lifelong
Learning Institute offers exciting and
engaging noncredit short courses and
events developed for adult learners 50 and
older. This fall, courses are three weekly
90-minute sessions, held online via Zoom.
For information or to enroll, call
913-897-8530 or go online at
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