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FallSpeakerSeries

Speaker Series talks are included in LifelongLearning Institute memberships. Non-members are welcome to attend individual sessions for $5 each and are encouraged to register ahead online to receive updates related to the talk. The Fall Speaker Series is planned for an in-person format with a virtual attendanceoption. The in-person talks will beheld at NCERC at SIUE located at 400University Park Drive, Edwardsville, IL 62025, unless otherwise noted. Parking is free at NCERC. For a description of the scheduled talks, please visit the Online Services and Educational Outreach website.

Advances in Autonomy

Chris Gordon, PhD, SIUE School of Engineering Wednesday, Sept. 14, 1:15-2:30 p.m.

Tax-Free Investing: It’s Not What You Make, It’s What You Keep!

Charles Richards, AAMS, Edward Jones Financial Advisor Wednesday, Sept. 28, 10:30-11:45 a.m.

Catching Up with the Lifelong Learners

Office of Online Services and Educational Outreach Wednesday, Aug. 31, 10:30-11:45 a.m.

Great Decisions: Drug Violence in Mexico

Suranjan Weeraratne, PhD, SIUE Department of Political Science Wednesday, Aug. 31, 1:15-2:30 p.m.

The Honey Bee and You and Me

Johnny Murdock, Director, Honey Bee Rescue Wednesday, Sept. 7, 1:15-2:30 p.m.

Using Technologyto Communicate: AAC Systems for People with Communication Disorders

Allison Sauerwein, PhD, CCC-SLP, SIUE Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Program Wednesday, Sept. 7, 1:15-2:30 p.m.

To Serve and Protect: Law Enforcement Today

Chief Carole Presson, Highland Police Chief Wednesday, Sept. 14, 10:30-11:45 a.m. World War II, at the Local Level

Peter Stehman, Author and Local Historian Wednesday, Sep. 28, 1:15-2:30 p.m.

Amazing Animals: The Gorilla

Candice Johnson, Program Coordinator, SIUE STEM Center Wednesday, Oct. 5, 10:30-11:45 a.m.

Out of the Closet: The Stonewall Uprising

Chay Lemoine, Adjunt Professor, SIUE Department of English Wednesday, Oct. 5, 1:15-2:30 p.m.

The SIUE Lifelong Learning Institute providesprograms designedfora lifetimeoflearning and personal growth. Communitymembers may join for a fee of $40 for the semester. Benefits include freeadmissiontothe Fall Speaker Series and free (or reduced-price)trips and experiences. Members alsoenjoy courtesy borrowing privileges at Lovejoy Library. New this semester members also receive 50% off tickets to Arts & Issues series events.

Great Decisions: Changing Demographics in the World

Suranjan Weeraratne, PhD, SIUE Department of Political Science Wednesday, Oct. 12, 10:30-11:45 a.m.

Systemic Racism and Discrimination: An Update on Federal Reserve Actions and What SIUE Students are Learning

Laura Wolff, MA, SIUE School of Business Wednesday, Oct. 12, 1:15-2:30 p.m.

A Brief Historyand the Current State of College Athletics

Tim Hall, SIUE Director of Athletics Wednesday, Oct. 26, 10:30-11:45 a.m.

The Civil War in American Memory

Erik Alexander, PhD, SIUE Department of History Wednesday, Oct. 26, 1:15-2:30 p.m.

Pioneer Women Faculty Members of SIUE

Stephen Kerber, SIUE University Archivist and Unique Collections Librarian Wednesday, Nov. 2, 10:30-11:45 a.m. This talk will be held at the Friends Corner in Lovejoy Library

A Brief Guide to Shia Islam:History, Belief, Practice

Saba Fatima, PhD, SIUE Department of Philosophy Wednesday, Nov. 2, 1:15-2:30 p.m. Restoring Katherine Dunham’s Homes: A Community-University Collaboration of Designers, Dreamers and Developers

Connie Frey-Spurlock, PhD, SIUE Successful Communities Collaborative, and John Cabage, PhD, SIUE School of Engineering Wednesday, Nov. 16, 10:30-11:45 a.m.

Cityofthe Sun: Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site

Justin Smock, Conservation Education Representative, Cahokia Mounds Wednesday, Nov. 16, 1:15-2:30 p.m.

Great Decisions: Myanmar’s Never-ending Crisis

Nancy Lutz, PhD, SIUE Department of Anthropology Wednesday, Nov. 30, 10:30-11:45 a.m.

The Spanish Empire and the World It Made: 1492-1898

Olga Bezhanova, PhD, SIUE Department of Foreign Languages and Literature Wednesday, Nov. 30, 1:15-2:30 p.m.

JuliaWard Howe: A Living History

Barbara Kay, Retired Educator and Living Historian Wednesday, Dec. 7, 10:30-11:45 a.m.

History, Production, and Practice in Clay

Mike Stumbras, Assistant Professor in Ceramics, SIUE Department of Art and Design Wednesday, Dec. 7, 1:15-2:30 p.m.

Please note: All trips are tentative forfall 2022 pending COVID-19 restrictions. In the event of a cancellation, refundswill be given to registrants.

Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum Tour

Join us for a walking tour of the historic Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum. Learn about historical figures, identify some of the more than 9,000 trees and explore thecemetery’s iconography.

Wed. Sept. 21, 1-3 p.m. 4947 W. Florissant, St. Louis COST: $10 for non-members (Transportation not included) $5 for Lifelong Learning members(Transportationnotincluded) $45 for non-members (Transportation included) $40 for Lifelong Learning members (Transportation included) A group lunch is not planned for this outing. Transportation minimum and maximum capacity limits apply.

FortdeChartresand HolyFamilyLogChurch

Join us as we take a trip back through Illinois history to Fort de Chartres in Prairie du Rocher, the seat of the French government in Illinois during the 18th century, and Holy Family Log Church in Cahokia, the site of Fort Bowman and a stop on George Rogers Clark’s campaign to secure the western Front. We will tour both sites and enjoy a fried chicken lunch at Lisa’s, a local favorite.

Wednesday, Oct. 19, 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 1350 IL Route 155, Prairie du Rocher COST: $38 for non-members (Transportation not included) $28 for Lifelong Learning members (Transportation not included) $73 for non-members (Transportation included) $63 for Lifelong Learning members (Transportation included) Lunch is included. Transportation minimum and maximum capacity limits apply.

Donald Danforth Plant Science Center

Join us for a guided tour of the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center for a behind-the-scenes look at cutting-edge plant science. Tour a top-tier research greenhouse, explore labs and plant research technology, and meet someof the scientists doing this work. Afterwards, we will enjoy lunch at Sugarfire Smoke House.

Wednesday, Nov. 9, 9:45 a.m.-1 p.m. 975 N. Warson Road, St. Louis COST: $10 for non-members (Transportation not included) FREE for Lifelong Learning members (Transportation not included) $45 for non-members (Transportation included) $35 for Lifelong Learning members (Transportation included) Lunch is not included in cost and is separate. Transportation minimum and maximum capacity limits apply.

Linocut Printmaking at the Jacoby: Holiday Stamps

Join us at the Jacoby for a mini relief printmaking workshop where you will carve your own winter-themed stamp from easy-cut linoleum. Use your custom-made stamp to print your own stationary, cards and envelopes to take home with you that that you can use as a heARTfelt way to stay connected to friends and family during the holidays. A screenprinting demo and festive drink is included!

Saturday, Dec. 3, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 627 E. Broadway, Alton COST: $50 for non-members; $40 for Lifelong Learning members

LIFELONGLEARNINGMEMBERSHIP

• $40 per person, per semester • Includes entry to all sessions and trips, and reduced-fee or free registration for trips.

Campus and Community Partners

The Lifelong Learning Institute would like tothank our campus and community partners, including

The missionof Arts & Issues is to present an exceptional cultural and educational series directed at a widecross-section of the SIUE campus and community. For 37 years, SIUE’s Arts & Issues series has showcased some of the world’s finest artists. Each season, thoughtprovoking speakers inspire people of all ages and backgrounds. Visit artsandissues.com for more information and tickets. Jacoby Arts Center, located in the former Jacoby’s Furniture Building in Alton, Ill., iscommitted to engaging imaginations and enriching lives throughart. Jacoby Arts Center nurtures and promotes the practice and appreciation of the arts through education, exhibitions, cultural programming and outreach initiatives. Visit jacobyartscenter.org for more information.

Library Speaker Series talks are held at public libraries in Metro East communities and are free to community members, including Lifelong Learning Institute members. Registration is encouraged so as not to exceed capacity limits at the libraries. These speaker talks will be in-person and subject to any COVID-related guidelines at the respective libraries.

ParanormalEncountersofthePersonalKind

Ever wondered how scientists account for paranormal phenomena such as ghosts, alien life forms and cryptids such as Big Foot and Nessie? This talk explores personal experiences with these almost-human creatures through an anthropological lens. Those who are touched by these encounters know what they saw, but what do they tell us about what can be known?

Wednesday, Sept. 21, 6:30-8 p.m. O’Fallon Public Library 120 Civic Plaza Drive, O’Fallon, Ill.

Culture,PowerandNonverbal Communication

Nancy Lutz, PhD, associate professor of anthropology at SIUE, will discuss different styles of nonverbal communication across gender, culture and power (e.g., employer-employee relations), including ways in which gender, power and cultural differences can create miscommunication. We will also touch on the use of emojis to enhance written, email or text communications, and on changes in nonverbal communication that have taken place over the two-plus years of COVID-19.

Thursday, Oct. 13, 6:30-8 p.m. O’Fallon Public Library 120 Civic Plaza Drive, O’Fallon, Ill.

RadiationWarfare:SecretColdWar MilitaryExperimentsonCivilian PopulationsinNorthAmerica

The U.S. Radiological Weapons program was a top-priority research and development program by the United States military during the Cold War, however little was known about this program until a few years ago. To test the viability of radiological weapons, the U.S. Army planned large-scale humansubject experiments including open-air tests of radioactivematerialsin urban, suburban and rural areas in North America. St. Louis was the Army’s top choice for secret open-air experiments, and low-income areas within the city were purposely selected by the Army for open air experiments. What do we know about this program, and where did we see pockets of resistance to secret open-air Cold War experiments?

Thursday, Sep. 22, 6-7 p.m. Edwardsville Public Library 12 S. Kansas Street, Edwardsville, Ill.

AstronomyforFamilies

Looking at the stars is a relaxing family hobby, but how do you navigate in the sky when there are no landmarks? Actually, once you start learning a few stars you can find all sorts of landmarks for stargazing. In this presentation, you will learn about prominent stars and constellations seen in the fall in Illinois. Come learn about the lifespan of stars, the shape of the night skyand how to find your way around the stars. Delivered by experienced stargazer Colin Wilson of the SIUE STEM Center.

Saturday, Nov. 5, 2-3:30 p.m. O’Fallon Public Library 120 Civic Plaza Drive, O’Fallon, Ill.

So, I’m sitting inahotel bar in Peoria... JournalismandTrueCrimewithCharles Bosworth

A career as a journalist covering some of the most amazing stories in the Midwest and the U.S. over the last forty years began with a casual conversation in a college professor’s office. Writing a series of true-crime books – and watching one be produced as a TV movie – began with a casual conversation in a hotel bar. How does that happen? What does it take for someone to spend their professional life standing at the edges of the worst acts human beings can perform?

Thursday, Oct. 20, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Glen Carbon Centennial Library 198 S. Main Street, Glen Carbon, Ill.