Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

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 | 31 | F A L L 2 0 2 1 C o u r s e C AtA L o g Class Details member specifically problematic events of our history. in the course, she will discuss the inter- esting history of memorials and dive deeper into the implications that their places have on our community. instruCtor: Katie W. Powell dAY/dAte: tuesday, 11/9/21 - (1) tiMe: 9:30 aM - 10:30 aM ForMAt: in-Person LoCAtion: uPt-W Cost: $25.00 olli Member $40.00 non-olli Member HiKe to HAWKsBiLL CrAg desCriPtion: have you been looking for views that can take your breath away? there's no need to travel very far. arkansas is full of scenic overlooks where you can enjoy breath - taking sights. Whitaker Point, also known as hawksbill Crag, is one of the most popular and highly photographed overlooks in the state. located in the upper Buffalo river wilderness, Whitaker Point trail is a 3 mile round trip, and offers stunning views, cascading waterfalls, house size boulders and more. Come enjoy some fresh air and fall colors on this full day adventure. transportation and/or meeting location will be sent in the class reminder. in the event of inclement weather, the hike will be postponed one week. Activity level - 4 instruCtor: Josh raney dAY/dAte: Wednesday, 11/10/21 - (1) tiMe: 9:00 aM - 4:00 PM ForMAt: in-Person LoCAtion: Ponca, ar Cost: $25.00 (Cr) / $40.00 (tr) olli Member $40.00 (Cr) / $55.00 (tr) non-olli Member our Future noW: nArrAtives And soCiAL CHAnge desCriPtion: stories are how we cre- ate meaning in our lives. they help us de- construct and reconstruct ourselves and the world around us. Philanthropists and social change activists have long used stories to af- fect the societal changes they seek. to engage in narrative, recognizing and understanding its relationship to power and grassroots or- ganizing, is perhaps the most vital strategy mission-driven organizations, activists, and allies can employ. in this course, participants will learn how so- ciety's dominant narratives act as formidable barriers to change movements. We will learn essential tactics and channels for narrative disruption that bridge, not break, with critical audiences. as advocates and allies, we will ex - plore the aspirational narrative that connects you to the causes you care about and develop a personal narrative that inspires and mobi- lizes people around you to act. instruCtor: sara Bishop dAY/dAte: Wednesdays, 11/10/21 - 11/17/21 (2) tiMe: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM ForMAt: in-Person LoCAtion: Drake Cost: $29.00 olli Member $44.00 non-olli Member ALCoHoL use And AnxietY disorders desCriPtion: alcohol abuse, anxiety, and substance abuse are common occurences in our society today. Dr. lindsay ham, profes- sor of Psychological science and Director of the laboratory for anxiety and substance abuse research at the u of a, will provide an overview of alcohol and social anxiety disor - ders. her research emphasizes the interplay between anxiety and sustance abuse; under- standing problem substance abuse in college students and the intersection of alcohol and violence. she will share research findings that examine the process underlying these condi - tions and finally her research on treatment ef- ficacy and effectiveness. instruCtor: lindsay ham dAY/dAte: thursday, 11/11/21 - (1) tiMe: 9:00 aM - 10:30 aM ForMAt: in-Person LoCAtion: uPt-W Cost: $15.00 olli Member $30.00 non-olli Member stAgeCoACHes, trAins, PLAnes, And AutoMoBiLes: trAnsPortAtion in ArKAnsAs HistorY desCriPtion: Do you think it is hard to travel around the state now? noted arkansas historian tom Dillard says, "transportation has always provided a challenge to the develop- ment of arkansas." this class, with the use of an illustrated presentation, will address how arkansans have managed to overcome the challenges of getting about in a state where roads were few, trains were slow, and getting from point a to B was never a straight line. instruCtor: tom Dillard dAY/dAte: friday, 11/12/21 - (1) tiMe: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM ForMAt: in-Person LoCAtion: Drake Cost: $35.00 olli Member $50.00 non-olli Member Wit And WisdoM oF Aging desCriPtion: aging is a part of living. We age every day. some of us more grace- fully than others. in my 20+ years as a gen- erational scholar, i have studied generations from all angles and in a variety of settings, and i have learned that though each generation is unique in its experiences, expectations, and behaviors, we all have one thing in common. We are all aging. let's come together and look at what's good about aging, what's not so good, what we can change, and what we can't. let's look backwards and forwards and together, laugh, sigh, and keep on keepin' on. instruCtor: Judith tavano dAY/dAte: Monday, 11/15/21 - (1) tiMe: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM ForMAt: in-Person LoCAtion: Btv Cost: $29.00 olli Member $44.00 non-olli Member FuLL CirCLe sustAinABiLitY: LoCAL And gLoBAL initiAtives desCriPtion: heather ellzey and taylor gladwin, environmental educators for the City of fayetteville, will take a look at local and global sustainability issues and initiatives with a focus on how to take action and why it's important. this class will also include a tour of our recycling, trash, and Compost facilities. through this course, students will understand the eye-opening effects of our daily habits and how our choices today affect our future tomorrow. Class location: City of fayetteville recycling and trash, 1560 s happy hollow, fayetteville instruCtor: heather ellzey and taylor gladwin dAY/dAte: tuesday, 11/16/21 - (1) tiMe: 9:30 aM - 11:30 aM ForMAt: in-Person LoCAtion: Cof-1560 s. happy hollow Cost: $19.00 olli Member $34.00 non-olli Member rigHt BrAin PHotogrAPHY desCriPtion: this course piggy-backs on eli vega's award-winning book, right Brain Photography. students will learn how to be an artist first, photographer second; how to see something before they see it; how to see with their imagination; and how to make the common uncommon and the mundane in- sane. students will learn how to apply eastern philosophy to photography, as well as the #1 concept on eli's check list: Composition. instruCtor: eli vega dAY/dAte: tuesdays, 11/16 & 11/23 and Wednesday, 12/1 (3) tiMe: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM ForMAt: virtual LoCAtion: Zoom Cost: $45.00 olli Member $60.00 non-olli Member evoLution oF HeALtH CAre serviCes in tHe u.s. over tHe LAst CenturY desCriPtion: the history of medicine and organized healthcare in the united states is a long and winding road. how we arrived at where we are today is quite a story. tom o'neal, a health care administrator, dives into this topic beginning with the 1800s, covering historical events and discussing current and future issues that will affect us today and for years to come. learn what the driving forces were along the way and what our roles are in the health care system. instruCtor: tom o'neal dAY/dAte: Wednesday, 11/17/21 - (1) tiMe: 9:30 aM - 11:30 aM ForMAt: in-Person LoCAtion: Drake Cost: $25.00 olli Member $40.00 non-olli Member "grAndMA, send BAiL MoneY But don't teLL MY PArents." desCriPtion: Don't fall victim to one of the current scams making the rounds, wheth- er from a robo call, an email, a phone call from the irs, social security or Microsoft. Kristina Carnes, educational Program Manager from the ar attorney general's office, will help ForMAt KeY | = in-Person only | = virtual only | = Choice of in-Person or virtual

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