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O S H E R L I F E L O N G L E A R N I N G I N S T I T U T E | 19 | F A L L 2 0 1 9 C O U R S E C ATA L O G Class Details THE HENDERSON SCHOOL: ARKANSAS'S FIRST PUBLIC SCHOOL FOR BLACK STUDENTS DESCRIPTION: After the Civil War, the American Missionary Society sent E.E. Henderson to create a school for sons and daughters of African American residents. Hear the story of Hender- son and his daughter, Clara, who were the teachers in this school, which operated for 70 years in Fayetteville. Tour the school and examine relics of early education as well as tools used to build the two room school house. Jack Reed used logs from Coin Har- vey's resort and pyramids in Monte Ne to change the school into a private residence. This course offers a rare op- portunity to tour this private home site and learn the great value this school provided our town. Dee Dee Lamb is an educator and for- mer Education Director at the Wash- ington County Historical Society. She and her husband bought this historic home and have collected stories and artifacts related to its history. Max en- rollment is 15. INSTRUCTOR: Dee Dee Lamb DAY/DATE: Thursday, 9/5/19 (1) TIME: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM LOCATION: The Henderson School COST: $25 OLLI Member $40 Non-OLLI Member STRESS – REVERSE THE DAMAGE TODAY DESCRIPTION: Join us for a Lunch & Learn: Tired-Rushed-Stressed - The portrait of the modern American fam- ily. How do they survive? Americans today, no matter what age, are never again going to be able to completely avoid stress. The dangerous effects of this "stress" is disease. Dr. Blair B. Mas- ters will discuss what is happening in your body and the counter measures to stay healthy. INSTRUCTOR: Blair B. Masters, Doctor of Chiropractic DAY/DATE: Thursday, 9/5/19 (1) TIME: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM LOCATION: Arkansas Physical Health & Rehab COST: $22 OLLI Member N/A Non-OLLI Member INSIDE THE FARM DESCRIPTION: Have you ever won- dered what goes on at "The Farm" just north of the University of Arkansas campus? Celebrating its 100th year in 2019 and originally known as the Main Agricultural Experiment Sta- tion until 1996, the 725-acre Arkansas Agricultural Research and Extension Center (AAREC) is the main research station for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture and in- volves all Division research disciplines in the areas of animal science; poultry science; food science; horticulture; in- sect pests and plant diseases; crops, soil and water resources; biological and agricultural engineering; and ag- ri-science and technology. More than 250 faculty/extension personnel, re- search specialists, technicians, and graduate students work at the center. Come and tour the facility and get in- sights into some of the novel research being conducted here. * Participants should expect some light walking and should wear ap- propriate attire for both outside and inside presentations/activities. There will be a hay ride for part of the farm tour along with sampling of products from the Arkansas Food Innovation Center. Instructors include: J.F. Meul- lenet, Vaughn Skinner, and Chuck Cul- ver. INSTRUCTOR: Chuck Culver, J.F. Meullenet, & Vaughn Skinner DAY/DATE: Thursday, 9/5/19 (1) TIME: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM LOCATION: The Farm off Garland COST: $22 OLLI Member $37 Non-OLLI Member TECHNOLOGY FOR GOOD! SOCIAL MEDIA IS FOR YOU, TOO! DESCRIPTION: Technology can make our lives easier, more productive and sometimes less expensive. This ses- sion will describe various forms of social media, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat to unlock the mysteries and outline the positives of using social media, be- cause like it or not "Social media is NOT a fad". Bring your devices and U of A students will be on hand to help you set up an account if you are ready! This session is for advanced begin- ners, or intermediate technology us- ers. The course information will cover very basic security measures but will not cover the aspect of social media usage in depth. Max Enrollment is 15. INSTRUCTOR: Alishia Ferguson, Director, School of Social Work, U of A DAY/DATE: Friday, 9/6/19 (1) TIME: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM LOCATION: Drake COST: $20 OLLI Member N/A Non-OLLI Member COOK SMART, EAT SMART - CHOICES THAT MAKE HEALTHY HABITS DESCRIPTION: Learn how to prepare quick, simple, healthy food with basic food safety tips to follow. Sample de- licious recipes that are easy to make at home, and start new habits that be- come lifestyle changes. Discover how to modify recipes by reducing calo- ries, sugar, fat, and sodium. Try these tips and techniques to help save mon- ey, time and serve up great food. If you are cooking for several or cooking for one or two, this class will benefit you. Receive recipes and learn about research based resources available for you from the Cooperative Extension Service. INSTRUCTOR: Anna Goff , County Extension Agent & Dr. Clarice Cox DAY/DATE: Monday, 9/9/19 (1) TIME: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM LOCATION: Schmieding Center COST: $20 OLLI Member $35 Non-OLLI Member KNOW YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD: EXPLORING THE SOLAR SYSTEM DESCRIPTION: NASA scientists and hardworking robots are exploring the wild frontiers of our solar system. As we learn more about the planetary system, we find the revelations are amazing. Come on a grand tour from the sun to regions where the sun is just another star in the sky. Learn how the planetary system compares to the thousands of planetary systems re- cently discovered. INSTRUCTOR: Malcolm Cleaveland, Ph. D., Emeritus Professor of Geosciences DAY/DATE: Mondays, 9/9/19-9/23/19 (3) TIME: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM LOCATION: Drake COST: $32 OLLI Member $47 Non-OLLI Member ASTROBIOLOGY: POSSIBILITY OF LIFE OUT THERE DESCRIPTION: Astrobiology is the study of life in the universe. Dr. Timo- thy Kral, a UA professor in the depart- ment of Biological Sciences, will at- tempt to define life, as it is found on Earth, and then define what we would look for in other worlds. Following the first class, Dr. Kral will concentrate on planets and moons in our solar sys- tem, more specifically Mars, Venus, Enceladus, Europa, and Titan. He will continue in the third session to focus on the search for intelligent life out- side of our solar system. This will in- clude a discussion about intelligent life on Earth, how long it has been around, and how likely we are to dis- Learn how to build your own blog, Page 36