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W I N T E R 2 0 2 1 C O U R S E C ATA L O G
Lifelong Learning for ages 50 and above!
ONLINE REGISTRATION BEGINS
on DEC. 11, 2020 at 8:30 AM
CLASSES BEGIN January 11, 2021
“PUFFED BIRD” PHOTO BY BECKY AHRENDSEN SPONSORED BY
FROM THE DIRECTOR
Dear Colleagues,
I hear people say, “I can’t wait until we get back to nor-
mal.” What’s normal? Currently our normal for the OLLI
at ISU program is online classes via Zoom and continu-
ing to work from home. I’ve had to make some adjust-
ments – printing documents takes extra steps; I have
reduced desk space; I need to call or email co-workers
now, when before I would just get up and walk to their
offices; I have to make sure I have all of the supplies
I need at home (what would I do without highlighters,
paper clips, and rubber bands?); and the biggest adjust-
ment is separating home from work.
There have been some pluses – the commute to the
office is short; I wear “comfy” clothes, at least from the
waist down (no bunny slippers, but I am wearing slip-
pers!); having lunch with my husband; and being online
with all of you. I enjoy seeing your faces and hearing
your conversations. More pluses this winter will be not
going out in the cold, getting into a cold truck, driving in
snow, finding a parking spot, walking into the building,
and hoping I don’t fall on my behind!
This winter the curriculum committee has really
done an outstanding job of putting together 26 great
classes along with a winter members-only lecture. Last
winter we had just 16 classes! I hope you will get online
with me this winter to take some interesting classes,
and we’ll drink our cocoa together.
See you online!
Jerilyn Logue
Director of OLLI at ISU
515-294-3192
jlogue@iastate.edu
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Iowa State University (OLLI at ISU)
is a constituent program of the ISU Alumni Association and is partially
funded by earnings from the Bernard Osher Foundation Endowment as
well as OLLI membership dues, annual gifts, and sponsorship by Green
Hills Retirement Community and Clarity Asset Management, Inc. Visit
the OLLI at ISU website or call 515-294-3192 for more information or to
make a gift www.isualum.org/OLLIatISU • For information on how you
can financially support this and other ISUAA programs, contact the ISU
Alumni Association at 515-294-7441 or 1-877-ISU ALUM.
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ABOUT OLLI
CONTENTS
Dates to Remember 4
Membership 5
Gifts 6 REGISTRATION
Mission 7 BEGINS
on Friday,
How to Register 8
Dec. 11, 2020
Policies 9 at 8:30 AM
Classes by Day 10
Course Descriptions 12
Member-Only Lecture 26
Course Fees 28
Registration Forms 29
OLLI Leadership 33
DATES TO REMEMBER
Winter 2021 “Learn about Winter Classes”
THIS WILL BE AN ONLINE EVENT via Zoom
Dec. 10, 2020, starting at 1:30 PM
(The online “room” will open at 1:15 PM) Go to http://olli.iastate.edu
and the link to attend will be on the event page beginning Dec. 6.
First day of Winter 2021 classes online via Zoom
Jan. 11, 2021
Spring 2021 “Learn about Spring Classes”
THIS WILL BE AN ONLINE EVENT via Zoom
Feb. 18, 2021
First day of Spring 2021 classes
March 22, 2021
CONTACT
ISU Alumni Center
Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
OLLI@iastate.edu
Jerilyn Logue, Director
515-294-3192
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BECOME AN OLLI MEMBER
ENJOY OUR CLASSES AND OTHER GREAT BENEFITS!
OLLI at ISU is a membership organization that offers courses in a variety of
subjects selected to appeal to many interests and backgrounds. Anyone age
50 or older may take courses either for fun or to broaden his or her interests.
The annual membership fee is $25 per person. The membership year begins
on July 1 and ends on June 30 of the following year. Individuals are welcome
to join at any time during the year and must be an OLLI member to take a course.
Tuition for courses is priced separately.
OLLI at ISU membership benefits for 2020-2021 include:
• A minimum of seven members-only lectures throughout the year at no
additional cost.
• An online monthly newsletter (a printed monthly newsletter for those
without email).
• A pair of complimentary concert tickets from the Central Iowa Symphony
held in Ames.
• A spiral notebook for taking class notes, provided by Clarity Asset
Management, Inc.
• A special offer on tickets to select performing arts shows at Stephens
Auditorium, on the Iowa State University campus.
• Discounts at the following Ames businesses:
– Coe’s Floral & Gift: 10% off in-store, regular-priced home décor purchases
(excludes fresh floral).
– Octagon Center for the Arts: 10% off a purchase of more than $25 in the
Octagon Gallery Shop or on a class registration.
– The Filling Station: 10% off all in-house made items (breakfast, lunch,
bakery, coffee, tea and cold case).
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GIVE A GIFT TO OLLI AT ISU
When you register for classes, please consider adding a little extra to go toward
the annual giving fund for the needs of today and for the lifelong learners of the
future. Your continued support and donations to the annual fund are important
for us to continue to have funds available to use as needed for additional
equipment for the instructors, and to keeping the membership and class fees
as low as possible.
Your contributions help!
Donations have purchased the following items over the last few years: cart
with all of the equipment an instructor would need when teaching in Horton,
hearing devices to take on day trips, five new laptops, speaker stands for the
ballroom, a video camera, and a new ELMO for the ballroom. We were able to
use some of this new equipment when we were still in the building.
The five new laptops were very helpful during the fall classes, as one went
to an instructor and one is currently with the director to “host” classes. The
technology committee is looking into other items that would make the delivery
and receiving of OLLI classes easier.
Donations can be made at any time through the following website:
http://www.isualum.org/givetoolli
If you are interested in visiting about a major gift or about designating
OLLI at ISU in your will, please contact Jamie Stowe at (515) 294-7441.
Give the gift of Lifelong Learning
When family and friends ask you what you
would like for your birthday, do you feel like
you don’t need any more “stuff?" Request
an OLLI gift certificate instead!
The information you learn and the
conversations with your fellow OLLI at ISU
members are priceless. By the same token,
your spouse, siblings, or friends may also
like a gift certificate.
Certificates can be purchased in the
office or online at www.isualum.org/
olligiftcertificate for any amount.
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MISSION OLLI at ISU provides intellectual, cultural, and social adventures through lifelong learning experiences for all persons age 50+ as they grow and thrive on their life’s journey VISION To be recognized as the premier, volunteer-based organization of lifelong learning experiences VALUES Adaptability, curiosity, integrity, knowledge, and passion GOALS • To continue to offer quality classes and experiences led by excellent leaders • To expand the base from which OLLI participants are drawn • To strive for financial security and sustainable growth O L L I W I N T E R C ATA L O G 2 0 2 1 7
REGISTRATION
The “Learn about Winter Classes” event will be an online event on Thursday,
Dec. 10 starting at 1:30 PM. The online “room” will open at 1:15 PM. This will be
an opportunity to learn more about the classes and ask questions of instructors.
Go to http://olli.iastate.edu and the link to attend will be on the event page
beginning Dec. 6.
Your first opportunity to register for Winter 2021 classes will begin at 8:30 AM
on Friday, Dec. 11, and you are strongly encouraged to register online.
Any mailed registrations received before the end of the day on Friday, Dec. 11,
2020 will be held and processed on Monday, Dec. 14, 2020 in the order they
were received.
TWO WAYS TO REGISTER:
1. Online: You may register online beginning at 8:30 AM on Friday, Dec. 11, 2020
at www.isualum.org/olliregistration. Separate online registration forms must be
completed for each registrant in the same household.
2. By mail: Complete the form(s) found on page 29. Send a completed
registration form from this catalog for each participant along with a check
(payable to the ISU Alumni Association) or credit card payment to:
OLLI at ISU
ISU Alumni Center
429 Alumni Lane
Ames, IA 50011-1403
All classes are online for the winter session, so in most cases class size shouldn’t
be an issue. Classes with limits are marked “online registration only,” and payment
is required. If you need assistance with the online registration please call 515-294-
3192.
Class assignments are made on a first-come, first-assigned basis according
to the order in which you register online or the postmark date of your mailed
registration.
Confirmation of your registration will be emailed or mailed to you. If you do not
receive a confirmation by Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020 please contact the OLLI at ISU
office at 515-294-3192.
Additional registration forms are available on our website.
8 O L L I W I N T E R C ATA L O G 2 0 2 1POLICIES CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS OLLI membership dues are non-refundable. If a registration is cancelled before 4:30 p.m., Jan. 4, 2021, a $10 service fee must be retained. The $25 nonrefundable membership fee is also retained if it was paid with the course registration. There will be no refunds for cancellations made after 4:30 p.m., Jan. 4, 2021. Refunds will be processed after classes begin. For more information about courses or registration, contact our office or visit: www.isualum.org/olliatisu 515-294-3192 (Jerilyn) Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Email: OLLI@iastate.edu O L L I W I N T E R C ATA L O G 2 0 2 1 9
CLASSES BY DAY
Time Sessions # Title Pg.
MONDAY
3:00 – 5:00 PM Four weeks 1 Writing with Prompts 12
9:00 – 10:30 AM Four weeks 2 Computer Security 12
Introduction to Indian
11:00 AM –
One day 3 Spices: Beyond Curry 13
12:30 PM
Powder
Bucket List Adventures:
11:00 AM –
One day 4 Sites and Insights of 13
12:30 PM
Egypt and Jordan
Bucket List Adventures:
11:00 AM –
One day 5 Gorilla Trekking and the 14
12:30 PM
Galapagos Islands
Bucket list Adventures:
TUESDAY
11:00 AM –
One day 6 The Magic of African 14
12:30 PM
Safaris
1:00 – 2:30 PM Four weeks 7 Learn About NAMI 15
Feldenkrais Awareness
3:00 – 4:30 PM Four weeks 8 through Movement 15
Lessons
5:30 – 7:00 PM One day 9 Alzheimer’s Awareness 16
Understanding Global
9:00 – 10:30 AM Four weeks 10 16
Climate Change
11:00 AM – Abraham Maslow–
Two weeks 11 17
12:30 PM His Life and Work
ASSET: Story County’s
11:00 AM – Process for Coordinat-
One day 12 17
12:30 PM ing and Funding Human
Services
Visiting the Battle of the
WEDNESDAY
11:00 AM –
One day 13 Bulge: 70 Years After 18
12:30 PM
the Battle
Garbage In: Energy
1:00 – 2:30 PM Three weeks 14 Out: Does it Still Make 18
Sense?
1:00 – 2:30 PM One day 15 Medicare ABC’s 19
3:00 – 4:30 PM One day 16 Buddhism Basics 19
Stoneware–Useful and
3:00 – 4:30 PM One day 17 20
Beautiful
10 O L L I W I N T E R C ATA L O G 2 0 2 1Time Sessions # Title Pg.
Streamliners on the
9:00 – 10:30 AM Four weeks 18 20
Overland Route
11:00 AM – Railroads in Story
Four weeks 19 21
12:30 PM County
Internet Connectivity/
1:00 – 2:30 PM One day 20 21
Reliability
Creating/Maintaining
1:00 – 2:30 PM One day 21 22
Home Networks
THURSDAY
Privacy When Using the
1:00 – 2:30 PM One day 22 22
Internet
Managing Your Digital
1:00 – 2:30 PM One day 23 23
Stuff
Senior Living Options in
3:00 – 5:00 PM One day 24 23
Story County
Demystifying
5:30 – 7:00 PM One day 25 Philanthropy– 24
Giving on a Budget
Climate Action and
9:00 – 10:30 AM Two weeks 26 25
Planning: Ames
OLLI CLASSES ARE ONLINE (OR BY PHONE) WITH ZOOM
Courses will be delivered using Zoom video conferencing. Instructions for joining
the class will be sent via email (or a phone call for those joining by phone) to those
who are registered. You will be able to see and hear the instructor, any presentation
documents and other class members on your computer screen. If you have ques-
tions, you will be able to ask the instructor or submit them through a chat window.
A document with the basic information needed will be provided before the
course begins. We know that online presentations will not replace the experience
of being in-person, but it is an opportunity to participate and continue learning
while we can’t be together physically.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TAKING AN OLLI CLASS THIS WINTER:
PHONE:
• You don’t need a computer or iPad to participate in a class. You can use your
telephone to call in and participate as if on a conference call.
• A call number is provided by mail in time for your first class meeting.
COMPUTER, SMART PHONE, IPHONE, OR IPAD:
• A reliable connection to the internet
• Speakers on your device
• Camera and microphone on your computer is optional to join an online class;
it enhances your experience, but is not mandatory
O L L I W I N T E R C ATA L O G 2 0 2 1 11COURSE DESCRIPTIONS MONDAY #1 – Writing with Prompts Monday 3:00 – 5:00 PM Four weeks, Jan. 11 – Feb. 1 Cost: $50 Online Class limit 8 – Due to the low class limit, you must register online. If you need assistance, call the office and we will assist you paying online. These workshops provide a safe and supportive setting for writers to practice the art of writing. Together we will write from writing prompts to unearth buried memo- ries, generate new ideas, or further develop works in progress. At the end of timed writing, writers share their work, including the facilitator. Participants may decline reading aloud, but the process inspired by the Amherst Writers & Artists method encourages bravery. Ana McCracken’s personal essays are published in The California Writers Club Literary Review; anthologies Nothing But the Truth So Help Me God, The Joy of Adoption, and Chicken Soup for the Adopted Soul; and poetry in Telepoem Booth® Iowa. McCracken is an MFA candidate in creative writing and environment at Iowa State University. Visit her at www.anamccracken.com. TUESDAY #2 – Computer Security Tuesday 9:00 - 10:30 AM Four weeks, Jan. 12 – Feb. 2 Cost: $44 Online Class limit 56 Problems/bugs continue to be found in hardware, operating systems, applications software, networks, and technology. An ongoing battle exists between the good guys finding and fixing the problems and the bad guys finding and exploiting the problems. Your role is important in this ongoing drama! This course is designed to make you aware of the threats, teach you safe practices, and give you the resources to check and secure your computers and home networks. This material is suitable for all computer and mobile device owners. Sam Wormley is a retired associate scientist and principal investigator, CNDE/IPRT/ AL at Iowa State University and taught as an adjunct professor of astronomy at Marshalltown Community College for 17 years. Wormley regularly teaches science and technology classes for OLLI at Iowa State. 12 O L L I W I N T E R C ATA L O G 2 0 2 1
#3 – Introduction to Indian Spices: Beyond Curry Powder Tuesday 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM One day, Jan. 12 Cost: $16 Online Class limit 56 Let’s put on our aprons and make a delicious, quick and easy, authentic vegetable curry. A sprinkle of a few spices will not only increase the flavor of your food, but you’ll also get a boost of antioxidants (substances that protect cells from damage). Indian cooking combines the art and science of preparing food. Ayurveda/Herbal medicine is integral in Indian cooking – it’s all about making flavorful dishes that also increase the digestibility of food and promote good health. Madhu Gadia is a registered dietitian, author, blogger, and an Indian cuisine teach- er. Gadia is the author of The Indian Vegan Kitchen and New Indian Home Cooking. Her blog is available at Cooking with Madhu – http://cuisineofindia.com #4 – Bucket List Adventures: Sites and Insights of Egypt and Jordan Tuesday 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM One day, Jan. 19 Cost: $16 Online Class limit 56 Explore the significant sites and learn about the people and culture of both Egypt and Jordan. Both countries have histories dating back thousands of years and offer antiquities and wonders that have drawn tourists from ancient to modern times. These two countries offer intriguing sights, sounds, smells, people, and a startling mix of the ancient with the modern, sometimes side by side, as the countries grap- ple with 21st century problems. Holly Beermann grew up in Wisconsin and attended the University of Wisconsin- Madison for a degree in zoology. Beermann has worked in insect laboratories, online schools, and digital publishing. She moved to Ames in 2015. Beermann and her husband love to travel and recently joined ISU Traveling Cyclones on a trip to Egypt and Jordan. O L L I W I N T E R C ATA L O G 2 0 2 1 13
#5 – Bucket List Adventures: Gorilla Trekking and the Galapagos Islands Tuesday 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM One day, Jan. 26 Cost: $16 Online Class limit 56 Many people enjoy exotic wildlife adventures. Two very exciting and exotic wildlife adventures are described in this lecture. The first is traveling to Uganda and trekking in the mountain forests to search for mountain gorillas. These rare creatures live in family groups and are a real thrill to observe. The second trip is to the Galapagos Islands, a national treasure off the Ecuador coast. These islands are the home of especially rare birds, reptiles, and other creatures. Max Rothschild is a distinguished professor emeritus at Iowa State University and has traveled to 70 countries worldwide. Rothschild is an active outdoors person and enjoys wildlife adventures. He has spoken to a number of groups on how to organize that special travel vacation to see wild animals in their natural habitats. #6 – Bucket list Adventures: The Magic of African Safaris Tuesday 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM One day, Feb. 2 Cost: $16 Online Class limit 56 At the heart of many exotic adventures are wildlife. This is especially true of African safaris. This lecture will discuss planning a safari and safari locations in several African countries. Lots of pictures of elephants, cats, birds, and other exotic animals will be shown, and pros and cons of various locations will be discussed. Max Rothschild is a distinguished professor emeritus at Iowa State University and has traveled to 70 countries worldwide. Rothschild is an active outdoors person and enjoys wildlife adventures. He has spoken to a number of groups on how to organize that special travel vacation to see wild animals in their natural habitats. 14 O L L I W I N T E R C ATA L O G 2 0 2 1
#7 – Learn About NAMI Tuesday 1:00 - 2:30 PM Four weeks, Jan. 12 – Feb. 2 Cost: $44 Online Class limit 56 Join us each week for a different topic related to NAMI (National Alliance for Mental Illness). • NAMI 101: Information about NAMI and its local chapters, its signature programs and services • A Mother’s Journey: Tharp’s journey with mental illness, her son’s journey, and how NAMI impacted their lives • In Our Own Voice: Two adults living with mental illness share their journey to bring awareness and hope about living with serious mental illness. • NAMI: Ending the Silence for Families – An adult and a young adult affected by mental illness share their journey with mental illness. Learn the signs of mental illness and the warning signs of suicide in youth and young adults and what you can do. Angela Tharp is the executive director of the Ames chapter of the National Alliance for Mental Illness. #8 – Feldenkrais Awareness through Movement Lessons Tuesday 3:00 - 4:30 PM Four weeks, Jan. 12 – Feb. 2 Cost: $44 Online Class limit 15 – Due to the low class limit, you must register online. If you need assistance, call the office and we will assist you paying online. Due to the low class limit, you must register online. Similar to Tai Chi or gentle yoga, Awareness Through Movement® classes use slow, mindful movements to achieve powerful effects in terms of strength, flexibility, and holistic integration of body and mind. Unique to the Feldenkrais Method® of somatic education is that these lessons tie directly into functional movements of daily life, such as walking efficiently, safely lifting objects, breathing more effectively, and improving one’s posture in sitting or standing. This innovative system engages the nervous system and helps improve the effectiveness with which the brain coordinates and controls movements. The participants will be verbally guided through slow, gentle movement sequences, with emphasis on awareness and maintaining comfort. Participants may become aware of unexpected and interesting connections within themselves. Carol Ann Morris is a long time resident of Story City and retired Mary Greeley Medical Center staff physical therapist. Morris completed a four year teacher training program in the Feldenkrais Method® in 2009 and has been sharing both individual and group lessons in Story City and Ames since then. O L L I W I N T E R C ATA L O G 2 0 2 1 15
#9 – Alzheimer’s Awareness Tuesday 5:30 - 7:00 PM One day, Jan. 12 Cost: $16 Online Class limit 56 Have you noticed you or someone you love experience challenges in planning or problem-solving, confusion with time or place, having problems with words, speak- ing or writing, or misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps? We will look at the resources available, where to go to get help, what to do, and when and how to make decisions. Becky Orr Montgomery is the owner of Senior Home Finder of Iowa. Randy Allman is chaplain at Mary Greeley Medical Center. Both Becky and Randy are facilitators and educators for the Alzheimer’s Association.. WEDNESDAY #10 – Understanding Global Climate Change Wednesday 9:00 - 10:30 AM Four weeks, Jan. 13 - Feb. 3 Cost: $44 Online Class limit 56 Understanding global climate change provides an overview of what climatologists have learned about our changing climate. We avoid the political rhetoric while look- ing at what the science says. The goal is for each of us to better understand what is happening to climate, why, and how we will live with the changes. Sam Wormley is a retired associate scientist and principal investigator, CNDE/IPRT/ AL at Iowa State University and taught as an adjunct professor of astronomy at Marshalltown Community College for 17 years. Wormley regularly teaches science and technology classes for OLLI at Iowa State. 16 O L L I W I N T E R C ATA L O G 2 0 2 1
#11 – Abraham Maslow – His Life and Work Wednesday 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Two weeks, Jan. 13 - Jan. 20 Cost: $32 Online Class limit 56 Abraham Maslow is remembered today as the originator of the hierarchy of needs and of the related concepts of self-actualization and peak experiences. He is also considered the co-founder (with Carl Rogers) of humanistic psychology. This presentation offers a brief outline of Maslow’s career, an introduction to his most important contributions, and an evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses of his key concepts. Ron Palumbo is a retired teacher and social worker. He also presented the OLLI course Introvert and Extrovert – What’s the difference?. #12 – ASSET: Story County’s Process for Coordinating and Funding Human Services Wednesday 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM One day, Jan. 27 Cost: $16 Online Class limit 56 ASSET (Analysis of Social Services Evaluation Team) is a coordination and funding process that has existed in Story County for over 35 years. Through the work of four funding entities and 24 volunteers, Story County Human Service agencies and the services they provide are reviewed annually and funded with $4.5 million dollars in local funds. Learn how ASSET helps address the needs of the community while navigating the challenges with sustaining the process over the years. Jean Kresse, President and CEO of United Way of Story County Sandra King, Director of External Operations and County Services Deb Schildroth, Assistant City Manager of Ames O L L I W I N T E R C ATA L O G 2 0 2 1 17
#13 – Visiting the Battle of the Bulge – 70 Years after the Battle Wednesday 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM One day, Feb. 3 Cost: $16 Online Class limit 56 Chuck Achter’s father was a 19-year-old American soldier when he was in the Bat- tle of the Bulge. This was the worst battle of WWII and the turning point of the war. A few years ago, Achter and his son visited the battle ground and, with the help of a guide, followed his father’s footsteps during the battle. In this class he will share parts of Tom Brokaw’s book, The Greatest Generation, and other historical books written about the battle. Hear the story of his father’s experience during the Battle of the Bulge along with pictures of the area that were taken by Achter and his son when they visited the site. Chuck Achter has been a public school educator for 50 years at various levels and has a love of history. #14 – Garbage In: Energy Out: Does it Still Make Sense? Wednesday 1:00 - 2:30 PM Three weeks, Jan. 13 - Jan. 27 Cost: $38 Online Class limit 56 In March 2020, the League of Women Voters approved a report on the following question: Does the waste-to-energy system that serves Ames and other Story County communities make as much sense now as it did in 1973? This course describes the study findings with an eye to rekindling community discussion about what both the solid waste system and the municipal electric utility might look like in the future. Bob Haug retired in 2014 after serving 27 years as executive director of the Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities. His areas of interest include energy efficiency and renewable energy systems, energy/water policy, energy markets, and commu- nity development. Haug was co-chair of the LWV study committee. 18 O L L I W I N T E R C ATA L O G 2 0 2 1
#15 – Medicare ABC’s Wednesday 1:00 - 2:30 PM One day, Feb. 3 Cost: $16 Online Class limit 56 This presentation will clear up many frequently-told myths about Medicare, the cornerstone to retirement planning in the U.S. This information-only session will cover how Medicare actually works, and how a person plans and considers if and when to enroll in Medicare. The session’s focus is to ensure that people focus on the important aspects of Medicare, frequently not explained in the media or advertisements. Jae W. Oh is a nationally-recognized Medicare expert who is frequently quoted in the national media. Oh is the founder and current chairman of the Great Humanity Healthcare Foundation, created to provide financial relief to insured persons who are overburdened by medical debt. #16 – Buddhism Basics Wednesday 3:00 - 4:30 PM One day, Jan. 13 Cost: $16 Online Class limit 56 What is Buddhism? Who was the Buddha? What did he do? What about the Buddha’s message makes it persist into modern times? These and other questions will be considered in this class. Eric Daishin McCabe is a priest in the Soto Zen school of Buddhism in Japan. He apprenticed for 15 years as a Zen monk in central Pennsylvania. McCabe presently offers Zen retreats at Pure Land of Iowa in Des Moines, and Zen Fields in Ames, and teaches classes in world religions at Des Moines Area Community College. O L L I W I N T E R C ATA L O G 2 0 2 1 19
#17 – Stoneware - Useful and Beautiful Wednesday 3:00 - 4:30 PM One day, Jan. 20 Cost: $16 Online Class limit 56 Stoneware will be exhibited to the class with a discussion about the intended use of each piece, stories about their unique characteristics, how they were obtained, and the history of the stoneware. We will look at why some, but not all, survived as well as some current values of stoneware pieces. Class participants will be encouraged to share stories about their stoneware. Jim Patton has collected several hundred pieces of stoneware over 40 years, primarily from central and north central Iowa. He is a member of the Red Wing Collectors Society. Previous classes he has conducted include field trips to see barn quilts, wind farms, examples of soil and water conservation practices, and changing agriculture in north central Iowa. THURSDAY #18 – Streamliners on the Overland Route Thursday 9:00 - 10:30 AM Four weeks, Jan. 14 - Feb. 4 Cost: $44 Online Class limit 56 Circumstances converged in the 1930s to create a new era of American rail passenger service. The economic impact of the automobile and the Great Depression demanded a fresh start to attract passengers back to the rails. What manifested was the streamliner, an aerodynamically shaped, ultra-modern train that galvanized the public’s attention and inspired ridership. Union Pacific’s 1934 futuristic streamlined train spurred a design movement that developed into a fleet of renowned passenger trains on the legendary Overland Route. Ames native Stewart Buck is recognized as one of the nation’s foremost railroad artists and is a noted railroad historian. Buck taught high school art classes for 36 years and now devotes full time to his freelance art business Streamliner Studio. He lives in Ankeny with his wife, Mary. 20 O L L I W I N T E R C ATA L O G 2 0 2 1
#19 – Railroads in Story County Thursday 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Four weeks, Jan. 14 - Feb. 4 Cost: $44 Online Class limit 56 This class provides an overview of the railroad history of Story County. • Railroads of Story County (1865 to 1985) - a brief history of each railroad that operated in Story County and some that never did • The Dinkey (1890 to 1907) - Ames and College Railway • After the Dinkey (1907 to 1965) - streetcars, interurbans, and freight trains of the Fort Dodge, Des Moines, and Southern Railroads Bob Bourne is the retired director (1981-2006) of CyRide. Bourne is actively involved in the Ames Historical Society and the James H. Andrew Railroad Museum and History Center in Boone. #20 – Internet Connectivity/Reliability Thursday 1:00 - 2:30 PM One day, Jan. 14 Cost: $16 Online Class limit 56 If you have ever gotten the message “Server Not Found,” or something similar, it is likely due to an internet connectivity issue. This class will teach you how to trouble- shoot the cause and lead you to a reliable solution. Sam Wormley is a retired associate scientist and principal investigator, CNDE/IPRT/ AL at Iowa State University and taught as an adjunct professor of astronomy at Marshalltown Community College for 17 years. Wormley regularly teaches science and technology classes for OLLI at Iowa State. O L L I W I N T E R C ATA L O G 2 0 2 1 21
#21 – Creating/Maintaining Home Networks Thursday 1:00 - 2:30 PM One day, Jan. 21 Cost: $16 Online Class limit 56 This class will guide you when installing internet service in your home. We look at Internet Service Providers (ISPs), modems, routers, and Wi-Fi, and how all of these pieces work together. How you can set them up, and maintain them providing safe, secure, and reliable internet service. Sam Wormley is a retired associate scientist and principal investigator, CNDE/IPRT/ AL at Iowa State University and taught as an adjunct professor of astronomy at Marshalltown Community College for 17 years. Wormley regularly teaches science and technology classes for OLLI at Iowa State. #22 – Privacy When Using the Internet Thursday 1:00 - 2:30 PM One day, Jan. 28 Cost: $16 Online Class limit 56 Twenty-nine years ago, Tim Berners-Lee created the World Wide Web. A year ago, Berners-Lee was quoted as saying, “Selling private citizens’ browsing data is dis- gusting.” We have become the product and not the customer. We are being stalked. There are dossiers on each of us – name, contact information, spending habits, income level, mortgages, and a whole lot more. This class will help you regain some privacy and anonymity when using the internet. Sam Wormley is a retired associate scientist and principal investigator, CNDE/IPRT/ AL at Iowa State University and taught as an adjunct professor of astronomy at Marshalltown Community College for 17 years. Wormley regularly teaches science and technology classes for OLLI at Iowa State. 22 O L L I W I N T E R C ATA L O G 2 0 2 1
#23 – Managing Your Digital Stuff Thursday 1:00 - 2:30 PM One day, Feb. 4 Cost: $16 Online Class limit 56 Email, photos, videos, podcasts, apps, etc. can quickly get out of hand and become overwhelming. This class provides guidelines, good practices, and tips so that you can comfortably stay on top of those things that accumulate on your smart phones, tablets, and computers. Sam Wormley is a retired associate scientist and principal investigator, CNDE/IPRT/ AL at Iowa State University and taught as an adjunct professor of astronomy at Marshalltown Community College for 17 years. Wormley regularly teaches science and technology classes for OLLI at Iowa State. #24 – Senior Living Options in Story County Thursday 3:00 – 5:00 PM One day, Jan. 14 Cost: $16 Online Class limit 56 It is time to move out of your family home, but the choices are confusing: coopera- tives, independent living, assisted living, and memory care. What is the difference, and how do we navigate this to make good decisions about our futures? Join Becky for a special two-hour class on the senior living options in Ames. Becky Orr Montgomery is the founder of Senior Home Finders of Iowa. Her passion for helping seniors and their families navigate finding a safe and caring community was fueled when she needed to do that for her own parents. O L L I W I N T E R C ATA L O G 2 0 2 1 23
#25 – Demystifying Philanthropy – Giving on a Budget Thursday 3:00 – 5:00 PM One day, Jan. 21 Cost: $16 Online Class limit 56 On a budget? How can you consider charitable giving? Most people don’t realize that by giving – even small amounts – you feel wealthier, healthier, and happier. Not to mention the impact a small amount of money can have on a charity and your community. You don’t have to be Jennifer Buffet to make an impact. Join us for a lively and informative program as we demystify philanthropy, discuss what matters to you, and giving on a budget. Ana McCracken’s personal essays are published in The California Writers Club Literary Review; anthologies Nothing But the Truth So Help Me God, The Joy of Adoption, and Chicken Soup for the Adopted Soul; and poetry in Telepoem Booth® Iowa. McCracken is an MFA candidate in creative writing and environment at Iowa State University. Visit her at www.anamccracken.com. 24 O L L I W I N T E R C ATA L O G 2 0 2 1
#26 – Climate Action and Planning: Ames Thursday 3:00 – 5:00 PM Two weeks, Jan. 28 - Feb. 4 Cost: $32 Online Class limit 56 In August the Ames city council received a study including a greenhouse gas inventory, a climate vulnerability assessment, and a report on renewable energy potential. The study assesses the climate implications of our community’s energy production and use, as well as our system of waste management. Ames was a very early adopter of a refuse-based fuel system for generating electricity, and it is currently building a municipal solar-power system. This class will examine how these past decisions have affected our present carbon footprint. Each class will include a guest who is involved with making and implementing decisions about these issues in Ames. This course will help you have an informed understanding of the issues, which will be useful if you wish to give public input when the city moves ahead with its Climate Action Plan this spring. Lee Anne Willson has an undergraduate degree in physics and a PhD in astronomy. She taught at Iowa State University from 1973 to 2014. Her area of expertise is the atmospheres of stars and planets. Willson has a long-term interest in issues of climate change and is a member of the Ames Climate Action Team, a citizen group that is working to support efforts by the City of Ames for climate action. Willson has previously taught OLLI classes on Cosmology, on Planets and Life in the Universe, and on the arts in Ames. Mary Richards earned a master’s degree in political science from Iowa State University and a law degree from Drake University. Richards served as Story County Attorney from 1979 through 1998. She has long been involved in action on climate issues, and co-chaired the League of Women Voters’ local study on waste manage- ment in Story County, completed in March 2020. She also is a member of the Ames Climate Action Team. O L L I W I N T E R C ATA L O G 2 0 2 1 25
MEMBERS-ONLY LECTURE–NEW FOR WINTER
Pre-registration is not required to view this lecture online. The only requirement to
attend is to be a current, annual OLLI at ISU member. If you are not a current, annual
member, you can join the Zoom session by paying the $25 membership fee at https://
www.isualum.org/ollimembership
Members-only lecture will be available exclusively ONLINE through Zoom
videoconferencing. You will be able to join the lecture live from home through
your computer or receive a link to a recorded version of the lecture to watch
later.
A link to the “room” will be sent to current OLLI members by email on the
Friday before the lecture, and a link to a recording will be sent the next day to
those OLLI members requesting it.
U.S.-China Agricultural Trade after the 2020 Election
Or U.S.-China Agricultural Trade Relations a De-globalizing World
February 3, 2021
3:00 – 4:30 PM
Online via Zoom
Given that the U.S.-China economic and political relations are at critical inflection
points, this presentation will provide insights on the U.S.-China agricultural trade
relations following the 2020 election, including the trade war and phase one trade
deal signed a year ago, as well as the long-term prospects of Chinese demand for
U.S. and world agricultural products. The purpose is to help you understand the
recent rising tensions in China-U.S. relations spanning from technology and
ideology to geopolitics and its impacts on the bilateral trade relations, especially
U.S.-China agricultural trade. This lecture also reviews the global trade implications
of longer-term changes in Chinese agricultural markets and policies, including
Chinese hog market consolidation post-African Swine Fever, rising per-capita
income and meat consumption, China’s rural land reform, and the increasingly
resemblance of Chinese agricultural policies with that for U.S. and Europe.
Wendong Zhang is an assistant professor of economics and an extension econo-
mist at Iowa State University. His research seeks to better understand U.S. farmland
market, agricultural water conservation, and Chinese agriculture. Zhang is also
affiliated with the Center for Agricultural and Rural Development (CARD) and leads
the annual Iowa Land Value Survey and the Iowa Farmland Ownership and Tenure
Survey. Zhang also co-founded the new ISU China Ag center jointly with Dermot
Hayes, in collaboration with the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences. Zhang
received his Ph.D. in agricultural, environmental and development economics from
the Ohio State University and he also holds a degree in environmental science from
Fudan University in China.
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FEES
#1 – Writing with Prompts #14 – Garbage In: Energy Out: Does it
Cost: $50 Still Make Sense?
Cost: $38
#2 – Computer Security
Cost: $44 #15 – Medicare ABC’s
Cost: $16
#3 – Introduction to Indian Spices:
Beyond Curry Powder #16 – Buddhism Basics
Cost: $16 Cost: $16
#4 – Bucket List Adventures: Sites and #17 – Stoneware - Useful and Beautiful
Insights of Egypt and Jordan Cost: $16
Cost: $16
#18 – Streamliners on the Overland Route
#5 – Bucket List Adventures: Gorilla Cost: $44
Trekking and the Galapagos Islands
Cost: $16 #19 – Railroads in Story County
Cost: $44
#6 – Bucket list Adventures: The Magic
of African Safaris #20 – Internet Connectivity/Reliability
Cost: $16 Cost: $16
#7 – Learn About NAMI #21 – Creating/Maintaining Home
Cost: $44 Networks
Cost: $16
#8 – Feldenkrais Awareness through
Movement Lessons #22 – Privacy When Using the Internet
Cost: $44 Cost: $16
#9 – Alzheimer’s Awareness #23 – Managing Your Digital Stuff
Cost: $16 Cost: $16
#10 – Understanding Global Climate #24 – Senior Living Options in Story County
Change Cost: $16
Cost: $44
#25 – Demystifying Philanthropy –
#11 – Abraham Maslow – His Life and Giving on a Budget
Work Cost: $16
Cost: $32
#26 – Climate Action and Planning: Ames
#12 – ASSET: Story County’s Process Cost: $32
for Coordinating and Funding Human
Services
Cost: $16
#13 – Visiting the Battle of the Bulge –
70 Years after the Battle
Cost: $16
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❑ Assist at the open house
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❑ Check-in and greet at the members-only lectures
❑ Be a class assistant
❑ Serve on a committee
❑ Be an ambassador for OLLI
Please consider these topics for future OLLI courses:
Please mail this completed form to:
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MAILING LIST CHANGES AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
❑ Please add my name to the OLLI at ISU mailing list
❑ Please add my email address for receiving our newsletter and information
about member benefits and events
❑ Please remove my name from the OLLI at ISU mailing list
❑ Please change my address and contact info to the ones listed below:
Name
Address
City State Zip
Phone Email
Please contact me for the following volunteer opportunities at OLLI at ISU:
❑ Assist at the open house
❑ Be a greeter for the first day of each class
❑ Check-in and greet at the members-only lectures
❑ Be a class assistant
❑ Serve on a committee
❑ Be an ambassador for OLLI
Please consider these topics for future OLLI courses:
Please mail this completed form to:
OLLI at ISU
ISU Alumni Center
429 Alumni Lane
Ames, IA 50011-1403
32 O L L I W I N T E R C ATA L O G 2 0 2 1OLLI LEADERSHIP
OLLI at ISU Board 2020 – 2021
The OLLI at ISU Board includes the chair, chair-elect, past chair, secretary, chairs of
each of the standing committees, and the director. Feel free to talk with any of these
individuals with course ideas or concerns.
Jim Patton, Chair
Tom Carlson, Chair-elect
LeRoy Kester, Past Chair
Diane Smith, Secretary
Jerilyn Logue, Director
Committee Members 2020 – 2021
Standing committees include ambassador, curriculum, evaluation, finance,
long-range planning, marketing, technology, and volunteer.
Ambassador Finance Volunteer
Jim Patton, Chair John Dalhoff, Chair Diane Smith, Chair
Jim Carlson Debra Johnson
Karen Selby LeRoy Kester
Gail Wiebke
Linda Wild Long-Range Planning
Homer Gartz, Chair
Curriculum Tom Glanville
Tom Carlson, Chair Char Hulsebus
Jim Carlson Kathy Jones
Sondra Eddings Jim Patton
Douglas Finnemore Jorgen Rasmussen
Kathy Jones Sam Wormley
Mary Lou Nosco
Jim Patton Marketing
Bonnie Reck Linda Wild, Chair
Paula Toms Joyce Greving
Betty Toot LeRoy Kester
Gail Wiebke Peggy Miller
Sam Wormley Sandy Miller
LoAnne Worth
Technology
Evaluation Tom Logue, Chair
Mike Meetz, Chair Jim Carlson
Nancy Franz LeRoy Kester
Kaye Risden Al Landin
Diana Shonrock David Meek
Mary Wells Dean Phillips
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December 24 and 25
January 1 and 18
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