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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 | 25 | F A L L 2 0 2 3 C O U R S E C ATA L O G Class Details LOCATION KEY on page 16 KEEP YOUR HEAD ON A SWIVEL: TRENDS IN COLLEGE ATHLETICS DESCRIPTION: The landscape of college athletics has drastically changed in recent years. Student athletes are making television commer- cials and can play for a new school each season. This presentation, led by Dr. Molly Harry, Assis- tant Professor of Recreation and Sport Manage- ment at the University of Arkansas, will explore how current changes in college athletics will shape the future of big-time sports programs. Two significant and recent changes to NCAA sports, "NIL" (Name, Image & Likeness) and the burgeoning transfer portal, will be examined by Dr. Harry. She will discuss the pros/cons of these new policies, pertinent and upcoming court cas - es, scandals, and the potential for athletes to be reclassified as employees. National trends along with Arkansas-specific data will be presented. INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Molly Harry DAY/DATE: Tuesday, 9/26/23 - (1) TIME: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM FORMAT: In-Person LOCATION: OLLI/SHLH COST: $25.00 OLLI Member $40.00 Non-OLLI Member LET'S VISIT AN OLD-TIME COUNTRY DOC! DESCRIPTION: The Arkansas Country Doc- tor Museum preserves and celebrates the histo- ry of healthcare in rural America and the people who served their fellow man by providing that health care. Housed in a building that served as the home of three doctors and as a primary clin- ic for the small town of Lincoln, Arkansas, from 1936 to 1973, the museum presents the life of a small-town doctor and the history of medicine as it was practiced in the early 20th century. Meeting time and location will be sent to par- ticipants in their class reminder email. Time listed is tour time. Add approximately 45 minutes for travel time. INSTRUCTOR: Doug Talbott DAY/DATE: Wednesday, 9/27/23 - (1) TIME: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM FORMAT: In-Person LOCATION: DRM COST: $19.00 (CR) / $39.00 (TR) OLLI Member $34.00 (CR) / $54.00 (TR) Non-OLLI Member ORGANIZATION SKILLS 101 DESCRIPTION: Are you frustrated with man- aging your space and your time? We live in a world that increasingly involves too much com- munication whether digitally or paper-based. Both versions need solutions to better help you manage your life. But where to begin and how do you choose what is right for you? Mike Horsman, a former educator and sales professional, will help you weed through the information overload to create strategies and methods to assist you with managing your time. INSTRUCTOR: Mike Horsman DAY/DATE: Thursday, 9/28/23 - (1) TIME: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM FORMAT: In-Person LOCATION: OLLI/SHLH COST: $19.00 OLLI Member $34.00 Non-OLLI Member LEARN THE BASICS OF BALLOON ART DESCRIPTION: Come learn the techniques of making balloon creations that adults and children will love. And (with some practice) you will be ready to earn money by working parties/ events as a balloon artist. At the end of class, par- ticipants will receive written instructions for the characters created in the class. Note: This is not just your typical balloon ani- mals but also how to turn these items into table centerpieces or other decorations. Balloon materials will be provided. Cost is included in tuition fee. Participants should bring pen, a black felt tip Sharpie, and blunt nose kiddie scissors. INSTRUCTOR: Mary Heroux DAY/DATE: Thursdays, 9/28/23 - 10/12/23 (3) TIME: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM FORMAT: In-Person LOCATION: OLLI/SHLH COST: $45.00 OLLI Member $60.00 Non-OLLI Member STROKE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT DESCRIPTION: Do you know the symp- toms of a stroke or what you should do if you or someone close by you is experiencing stroke-like symptoms? Dr. Margaret Tremwel, stroke neu- rologist and medical director at Washington Re- gional Medical Center's Comprehensive Stroke Program, has extensive experience in stroke treatment. She will provide participants with up-to-date information on the impact of stroke in Arkansas, the effects of stroke on those who experience it, and lifestyle modifications that help to decrease risk of stroke. Information will also be provided on the lat- est treatment options for hyperacute stroke available in Northwest Arkansas. INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Margaret Tremwell DAY/DATE: Friday, 9/29/23 - (1) TIME: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM FORMAT: In-Person LOCATION: Drake COST: $19.00 OLLI Member $34.00 Non-OLLI Member COLLECTING, PRESERVING, AND CONNECTING ARKANSAS STORIES DESCRIPTION: The presentation of newly released projects from the David and Barbara Pryor Center for Arkansas Oral and Visual History is a unique opportunity to go behind the scenes of the Pryor Center. The presentation, brought to participants by John Davis, the new executive director for the Pryor Center, will include clips of their most recent projects, stories from their col - lections, and a discussion of upcoming efforts to preserve Arkansas culture through the words of those who lived it. Additionally, those in attendance will get a tour of the Pryor Center facility--including the bank vault now used as a state-of-the-art interview space. INSTRUCTOR: John C. Davis DAY/DATE: Monday, 10/2/23 - (1) TIME: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM FORMAT: In-Person LOCATION: Pryor Center COST: $19.00 OLLI Member $34.00 Non-OLLI Member IS CHATGPT TAKING OVER THE WORLD? DESCRIPTION: It seems like each day some- thing new is written about the capabilities of ChatGPT, and the potential disruption it poses to education as well as the private sector. In this session, attendees will be provided a basic over - view of how large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT work. Chris Bryson, Executive Director of the Aca- demic Initiatives and Integrity Office at the University of Arkansas, will share a case example focused on academic integrity in higher education which will demonstrate the impact ChatGPT has already had in this space. Additionally, the steps UARK and other insti - tutions have taken to account for this tech- nology as it progresses will be discussed. Finally, this presentation will include an inter- active session with ChatGPT and participants to explore what it can do. INSTRUCTOR: Chris Bryson