LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE

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SPRING SPEAKER SERIES

Speaker Series talks are included in Lifelong Learning 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 Spring Speaker Series is planned for an in-person format with a virtual attendance option. The in-person talks will be held at the Morris University Center (MUC) on the SIUE Edwardsville campus unless otherwise noted. Parking for the semester is available for Lifelong Learning Institute members for an additional $20 per household. Non-members and members who do not wish to pay for a parking code may pay the meters at the noted rate.

The Forced Removal of the Cherokees: Illinois’ Trail of Tears Along IL 146, Winter 1838-39 Rowena McClinton, PhD, SIUE Professor Emerita Morris University Center, Fixin’s Room, 2nd Floor Wednesday, Feb. 8, 1:15-2:30 p.m.

Great Decisions: U.S. Relations with Russia in the Current International Context Sorin Nastasia, PhD, SIUE Department of Applied Communication Studies Morris University Center, Missouri Room, 2nd Floor Wednesday, Feb. 15, 10:30-11:45 a.m.

Helping Our Neighbors Weather the Storm: The Role of the National Weather Service Matthew Beitscher, National Weather Service Morris University Center, Missouri Room, 2nd Floor Wednesday, Jan. 25, 10:30-11:45 a.m.

Catching Up with the Lifelong Learners SIUE Office of Online Services and Educational Outreach Morris University Center, Missouri Room, 2nd Floor Wednesday, Jan. 25, 1:15-2:30 p.m

Great Decisions: Drug Violence in Mexico Suranjan Weeraratne, PhD, SIUE Department of Political Science Morris University Center, Missouri Room, 2nd Floor Wednesday, Feb. 1, 10:30-11:45 a.m

Honey I Shrunk the Frogs: Uncontrolled Landing Behavior in Miniaturized Pumpkin Toadlets Richard Essner, PhD, SIUE Department of Biological Sciences Morris University Center, Missouri Room, 2nd Floor Wednesday, Feb. 1, 1:15-2:30 p.m.

Samurai: Fact of Phantasm? Christienne Hinz, PhD, SIUE Department of History Morris University Center, Fixin’s Room, 2nd Floor Wednesday, Feb. 8, 10:30-11:45 a.m. The Evolution of Farming and Agriculture Over the Past 50 Years Richard Guebert, Jr., Farmer and President, Illinois Farm Bureau Morris University Center, Missouri Room, 2nd Floor Wednesday, Feb. 15, 1:15-2:30 p.m.

Establishing a Telehealth Clinic in Guatemala to Treat Children with Malnutrition Frank Lyerla, PhD, SIUE Healthcare Informatics Program Morris University Center, Missouri Room, 2nd Floor Wednesday, March 1, 10:30-11:45 a.m.

The SIUE Lifelong Learning Institute provides programs designed for a lifetime of learning and personal growth. Community members may join for a fee of $40 for the semester. Benefits include admission to the spring speaker series and free (or reduced-price) trips and experiences. Members also enjoy courtesy borrowing privileges at Lovejoy Library, 50% off tickets to Arts & Issues series events, and discounts on non-credit courses. Members may also purchase a parking code for the discounted rate of $20 per household for use on Wednesdays throughout the spring semester.

The Honey Bee, You and Me Johnny Murdock, Honey Bee Rescue Morris University Center, Missouri Room, 2nd Floor Wednesday, March 1, 1:15-2:30 p.m.

Preserving Your Heritage: Lessons from the Hill in St. Louis Joe DeGregorio, Author and Historian Morris University Center, Missouri Room, 2nd Floor Wednesday, March 8, 10:30-11:45 a.m.

Illinois in the Civil War Tom Emery, Freelance Writer and Historical Researcher Morris University Center, Missouri Room, 2nd Floor Wednesday, March 8, 1:15-2:30 p.m.

Astrophotography: What Can I See with a Telescope’s Diameter and Power? Jesus Ponce de Leon, PhD, SIUC Professor Emeritus Morris University Center, Missouri Room, 2nd Floor Wednesday, March 15, 10:30-11:45 a.m.

St. Louis Women’s Literary History Amanda Clark, Missouri History Museum Morris University Center, Missouri Room, 2nd Floor Wednesday, March 15, 1:15-2:30 p.m. STEM: A-Z Candi Johnson, SIUE STEM Center Location TBD Wednesday, March 29, 10:30-11:45 a.m.

History of the 126th Air Refueling Wing MSgt Richard Olsen, 126 ARW Recruiting Flight Chief Morris University Center, Missouri Room, 2nd Floor Wednesday, March 29, 1:15-2:30 p.m.

60 Years of Traveling John Reed, Traveler Morris University Center, Missouri Room, 2nd Floor Wednesday, April 5, 10:30-11:45 a.m.

A Bioarchaelogical Study of Migration in Early-High Middle Age Central Europe Corey Ragsdale, PhD, SIUE Department of Anthropology Morris University Center, Missouri Room, 2nd Floor Wednesday, April 5, 1:15-2:30 p.m.

Shadow Play: The Dance of the Earth, Moon and Sun Jeff Menz, River Bend Astronomy Club Morris University Center, Missouri Room, 2nd Floor Wednesday, April 19, 10:30-11:45 a.m.

Once a Year, Visit a New Place You’ve Never Been! Uliana Buxton, AAA Travel Morris University Center, Missouri Room, 2nd Floor Wednesday, April 19, 1:15-2:30 p.m.

SIUE International Student Panel: Life at Home vs. Life Abroad John Ampomah, SIUE International Student Advisor, and SIUE Students Morris University Center, Missouri Room, 2nd Floor Wednesday, April 26, 10:30-11:45 a.m.

Gyo Obata, Architect of the SIUE Campus Stephen Kerber, PhD, University Archivist and Unique Collections Librarian Morris University Center, Missouri Room, 2nd Floor Wednesday, April 26, 1:15-2:30 p.m.

Lifelong Learning Experiences

Please note: All trips are tentative for spring 2023 pending COVID-19 restrictions. In the event of a cancellation, refunds will be given to registrants.

The Fabulous Fox Theater

The Fox Theatre in St. Louis boasts a fabulous tour that lasts approximately one and a half hours through the awe-inspiring, palace-movie house. On this tour, you will enjoy learning the history of the opening, closing and re-opening of the Theatre. Expect to see the two majestic lions with blinking yellow eyes; a theatre where the lavish decor of Moorish, Far Eastern, Egyptian, Babylonian and Indian cultures combine in an unimaginable harmony of opulence that dazzles; the stage; and backstage. Following the tour, the group will gather at The Foundry for lunch.

Wednesday, Feb. 22, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. 527 N. Grand Blvd, St. Louis COST: $10 for non-members; $7 for Lifelong Learning members Lunch is not included in cost and is separate.

Lewis and Clark State Historic Site

Join us at the Lewis & Clark State Historic Site where we will tour the interpretive center, listen in on a special talk by Site Interpretive Coordinator Ben Pollard, attend a musket firing demonstration, and tour the settler’s cabin.

Wednesday, March 22, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 1 Lewis and Clark Trail, Hartford, Ill. COST: $15 for non-members; $10 for Lifelong Learning members

Missouri Botanical Garden: Journey Through the Gardens

Join us for a tram tour of Missouri Botanical Gardens where we will explore the history of the gardens and its structures. Following the tour, the group will dine at Sassafras, the new on-site restaurant. Your ticket will be good for the rest of the day, so feel free to explore other areas of the gardens on your own.

Wednesday, April 12, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. 4344 Shaw Boulevard, St. Louis COST: $35 for non-members; $25 for Lifelong Learning members Lunch is not included in cost and is separate.

Treehouse Wildlife Center and Watershed Nature Center

Join us for a tour of the Treehouse Wildlife Center where you will get up close to the animals in their care. Following the tour, we will have lunch at Bluff City Grill in Alton before ending our day with a walking tour of the Watershed Nature Center in Edwardsville. Please note that the tour includes a leisurely, one-mile walk around the center with a discussion of certain areas and interesting facts.

Wednesday, May 3, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 23956 Green Acres Rd, Dow, IL COST: $22 for non-members; $12 for Lifelong Learning members Lunch is not included in cost and is separate.

LIFELONG LEARNING MEMBERSHIP

• $40 per person, per semester • Includes entry to all sessions and trips, and reduced-fee or free registration for trips • $20 parking for the semester available to members (one per household)

Campus and Community Partners

The Lifelong Learning Institute would like to thank our campus and community partners, including:

The mission of Arts & Issues is to present an exceptional cultural and educational series directed at a wide cross-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, thought-provoking speakers inspire people of all ages and backgrounds. Visit artsandissues.com for more information and tickets.

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.

Holistic Healthcare

The World Health Organization constitution states: “Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” We all have learned and practiced daily hygiene routines to take care of our physical health, but little has been addressed for caring for our everyday mental well-being. It is time to catch up and learn how to nurture mental health, spirit and social relationships. The concepts of mindfulness, body-mind connection and self compassion will be introduced and followed by creative handson activities. No mindfulness experience is required. Participants are recommended to dress comfortably for mindful body movements.

Wednesday, Jan. 25, 6-7:30 p.m. Hayner Public Library, Alton Square Mall, 132 Alton Square, Alton, Ill.

Ukraine: A Look Through History

Join us as we take a journey through Ukraine’s history and learn about a beautiful region with a varied history. Olga Bezhanova, PhD, SIUE Department of Foreign Languages and Literature, takes us through a sweeping oral history of a country who has fought for their freedom and peace. We will hear about the historical perspectives of life in the country as well as the major historical markers in the past.

Wednesday, Feb. 15, 6:30-8 p.m. O’Fallon Public Library 120 Civic Plaza Drive, O’Fallon, Ill.

Radiation Warfare: Secret Cold War Military Experiments on Civilian Populations in North America

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 human subject experiments, including open-air tests of radioactive materials in 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?

Wednesday, March 15, 6:30-8 p.m. O’Fallon Public Library 120 Civic Plaza Drive, O’Fallon, Ill.

Protecting the Home Computer

Technology has changed so much. Join Joey Harris, senior sales engineer at Ace Tech Computer Services to learn what you need to do to protect yourself and your computer from outside attack. As a bonus, we will talk about upcoming technology.

Thursday, March 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Glen Carbon Centennial Public Library 198 S Main St, Glen Carbon, Ill.

Observational Astronomy

Join us as we explore the world of astronomy through the eyes of Tom Foster, PhD, professor of physics at SIUE. You will learn about the various aspects of astronomy, including how to look at a night sky and know what you see. Dr. Foster will walk us through the world of astronomy and point out how to observe the sky around us.

Thursday, March 9, 6-7:30 p.m. East Alton Public Library 250 Washington Ave, East Alton, Ill.

History of Wood River Refinery

Wood River Refinery began operation in 1918 and has grown into one of the largest refineries in the U.S., continuously supplying the metro St. Louis area and beyond with petroleum products. Along the way the refinery has been the site of many industry innovations. Join us on a journey through history and the contributions Wood River Refinery has made to society.

Tuesday, April 11, 6-7:30 p.m. East Alton Public Library 250 Washington Ave, East Alton, Ill.