LIFE
Winter/Spring 2016
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UWSP Continuing Education and Outreach
715-346-3838 or 800-898-9472
www.uwsp.edu/conted/life
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Welcome to LIFE!
LIFE (Learning Is ForEver) is a membership-based organization of adult learners
providing an opportunity to share learning experiences and discover new joys. It
is sponsored by University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and hosted by
Continuing Education and Outreach. All instructors are volunteers.
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Larry Weiser
May 6, 1936-November 9, 2015
Designed to meet your needs and interests,
the LIFE program provides new learning
opportunities on a variety of topics in
an array of formats, including:
♦ Peer Teaching & Learning
♦ Lectures by Visiting Experts
♦ Music and Theater Events
♦ Field Trips
Snowshoe Hike at Treehaven
What Does LIFE Offer?
Because members are the heart of the LIFE program, courses are
developed based on member interests. Some groups meet weekly for
3-4 weeks while others meet only once. Courses are offered during two terms:
♦Summer/Fall (August - December) ♦Winter/Spring (January - May)
A LIFE membership includes both terms. Just one annual membership fee ($75)
entitles you to participate in as many courses as you wish. The LIFE membership
year is similar to a school year and is valid July 1 to June 30. First-time members
who join after January 1st, 2016 are members until June 30th, 2017.
LIFE Contact Information
Email:
UWSPCE-LIFE@uwsp.edu
Phone:
715-346-3838
Fax:
715-295-8923
Website: www.uwsp.edu/conted/LIFE
Customer Service: 032 Old Main Bldg. (9 a.m.—4:30 p.m.)
In loving memory of Larry Weiser, who passed away in November. Larry was a
very dedicated and enthusiastic LIFE member. He was LIFE’s president in 2004-5,
Treasurer in 2005-6 and 2007-8, and on numerous committees over the years. He
presented many fascinating classes and recruited dozens of presenters.
His gentle manner and deep thoughts will be greatly missed.
Course Registration
Please register only for the classes you plan to attend so we may reserve
rooms of the proper size and so our presenters can prepare for the actual
number attending the class. We will email a confirmation letter confirming
your classes and trips with the date, time, and location of each class.
Payments for membership and special events are due with your registration.
Since we must make financial commitments for tickets, dining, and coach
service in advance, no refunds will be issued for cancellations. However, you
may send a substitute in your place.
*Please check your email often for changes in class dates/times/
places. Phone calls will be made only to participants without email.*
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LIFE Board of Directors 2015-2016
President…………….Terry Arnold
Secretary……………..Joe Ancel
President-Elect…………...Richard Feldman
Membership/Promotion ..Ron Weseloh
and Ron Odejewski
Treasurer……………..Bill Kirby
Members At-Large………...Arthur Herman
Curriculum………..Guadalupe Ancel
………...Jim Keir
UWSP Program Manager …...Kim O’Flaherty
…………Larry Sipiorski
Curriculum Committee Members
Tom Allen
Guadalupe Ancel*
Pam Anderson
Dave Arey
Phyllis Christie
Lois & Richard Feldman
Barb Inch
Pat Keir
Bill & Lynn Kirby
Pat Kluetz
Kim O’Flaherty
Tom Ordens
Jan & Mark Seiler
Raylene Seramur
Larry Sipiorski
Gail Skelton
Marv Van Kekerix
Jim & Marianne Walker
Bill Wood
Mike Wrzinski
New committee members and visitors are always welcome!
A Note on LIFE’s Curriculum
We hope you will enjoy the wide array of classes and activities offered
this semester. LIFE’s curriculum committee (a volunteer group of your fellow
members) is always looking for fresh class ideas and new presenters.
If you are interested in presenting a class or leading trip, please contact any
curriculum committee member, attend a curriculum meeting , or better yet,
join the committee! Email the Curriculum Committee or the LIFE Board at
UWSPCE-LIFE@uwsp.edu.
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An Introduction to Judaism
Rabbi Dan Danson of Mt. Sinai Congregation in Wausau will present a
basic introduction to Judaism.
Presenter: Rabbi Dan Danson (Mt. Sinai Congregation,
Wausau)
1 – 2:30 p.m., Thursdays, January 7 and 14
SaintA Treatment Foster Care
SaintA is a non-profit human service agency based out of the
Milwaukee area. They are expanding their Treatment Foster Care
Program to Central Wisconsin and are looking for individuals/couples
who are ready to do this important work. Presentation will focus on who
we are, what we do, how we do it and how the community can help
children in foster care. The need is great….the benefits are greater!
Presenter: Heidi Seppelt (Treatment Foster Care Specialist)
1 – 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 12
Fasting for Health
A look at the potential health and longevity benefits of caloric restriction,
focusing on intermittent fasting. The history of fasting as a medical
treatment and talk about the enthusiasm for intermittent fasting now as
a way to achieve health. Decide if a fasting diet is worth a try or if you’ll
stick with other healthy eating plans.
Presenter: Mary Arnold (retired registered dietitian)
1 – 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 19
Mid-State Sisters of Skate
Modern roller derby embraces strength, athleticism, body confidence
and gender/cultural acceptance. It is a full-contact, face-paced sport
played by women (and men) in a way that pays homage to its roots but
brings a modern, DIY approach. Members of the Mid-State Sisters of
Skate roller derby league will give a short history of the origins of roller
derby, its modern revival and how the sport is sweeping the globe.
Learn how the grassroots effort of women all over the world is reinventing the idea of sport and community service with fierce determination
and a fiery passion.
Presenters: Lisa Pett and Maia Johnson (members of
Mid-State Sisters of Skate)
1 - 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 20
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Modern Weather Forecasting
A brief lesson in the history of weather forecasting and modern
advancements. Some instruction on constructing your own forecast will be
provided.
Presenter: Justin Loew (Chief Meteorologist at WAOW-TV and
Great Lakes Weather Service)
11 – 12:30 p.m. Thursday, January 21
Three Mathie Books You Might Like
Men of Mathematics by Bell, Introduction to Finite Math by Kemeny and
others, How to Lie with Statistics by Huff – three mathie books you will hate
and soon forget. Better not even come. “If you do, I will try to show they may
be of value. . .it may be fun but I will probably fail. Oh, well…”
Presenter: Bill Kirby (retired UWSP professor, arithmetic and statistics teacher)
10 – 11:30 a.m. Friday, January 22
Currency Wars
Currency, i.e. money, has changed over the last hundred years, from
something concrete to something abstract, making the task of "waging war"
through currency manipulation much, much easier. Various countries have
begun to use monetary values as a competitive tool, as they seek to out
game their competitors by manipulating the value of their money. Session
one will look at what currency was and now is, while session two will
examine the currency wars that are now affecting the efficiency and the
reliability of the international monetary system.
Presenters: Terry Arnold (retired international economist and
member of U.S. Foreign Service) and Mike Wrzinski (Founder of the
Economics Club of Central Wisconsin)
1 – 2:30 p.m. Fridays, January 22 and 29
George Barnett, Marine Corps Commandant: A Memoir - 1877 to 1923
A look at the Marine Corps and its Commandant between 1880-1920,when
the Corps underwent many changes and faced serious challenges.
Presenter: Andy Barnett (editor of the memoirs of George Barnett)
3 – 4:30 p.m. Monday, January 25
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Decades of UWSP Students Studying Abroad
We’ll learn about the history, flavor, difficulties, adventures, hair-raising
close calls, and triumphs involved with having UWSP students spend time
in all parts of the world.
Presenter: TBA
10 – 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 27
Treehaven Dinner Wolf Presentation and Snowshoe Hike
Join us for a hearty meal in the Treehaven lodge dining room followed by
a presentation on the Wisconsin wolf population and associated issues
presented by the DNR Large Carnivore Ecologist Nathan Libel from
Rhinelander. Following the presentation enjoy a festive evening in the fireside lounge and then a restful night in our North woods lodging. After a
warm breakfast, we will pack our lunch and head out for a morning of
snowshoeing as we explore the topography, habitats and tracks of the
1400 acre Treehaven property, including a stop at the cordwood shack for
lunch and some hot adult refreshments. All equipment is provided but
participants are welcome to bring their own snowshoes. $80 per person.
Presenter: John Heusinkveld (Assistant Director, Treehaven)
5:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 27 – 2 p.m. Thursday, January 28
Wisconsin’s Tar Sands Pipeline Corridor
Come learn about Enbridge Energies, LLC-the largest tar sands pipeline
in the Western Hemisphere– and the concerns it raises for Wisconsin’s
rivers, farmlands, and communities.
Presenter: Carl Whiting, PhD (Wisconsin Safe Energy Alliance)
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Will Your Next Car be a Senior Car?
Staff at Nissan and Scaffidi Motors will discuss what many 50+ seniors
look for in their next car. Not everyone needs a car to go from 0 to 60 in
three seconds. Representatives will discuss what new cars now have and
what will likely be here within the next few years. Half the class will start at
the Nissan dealership. The other half will meet at Scaffidi's. The groups
will switch for the second hour.
Presenters: Kathy Staack (Sales Consultant at Scaffidi Motors)
and Josh Nantell (Nissan Sales Manager)
9 – 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 3
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3D Printing
This program will provide an introduction to what 3D printing is and how
the UWSP library is involved with it. It will also provide a chance to see
our 3D printer create a model during the session. Note: this is a repeat
of the class held last semester.
Presenter: Matt Sonnenberg (UWSP Library)
1 – 2:30 p.m. Friday, February 5
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Piano Concerto in G Major by Maurice Ravel
Learn about the Piano Concerto in G Major by M. Ravel. UWSP piano
professor, Molly Roseman, will perform the concerto with the Central
Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra on February 20 and 21. This pre-concert
talk will provide a chance to meet Ms. Roseman and learn from her about
the concerto she will perform. Expect discussion and some demonstrations.
Presenters: Molly Roseman (UWSP Professor of Piano, Central
Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra soloist)
1 - 2:30 p.m. Monday, February 8
Artificial Intelligence in Film
While robots are common in everything from science fiction to comedies,
the serious treatment of artificial intelligence in film is far more unusual.
We will watch four films that thoughtfully (and occasionally satirically)
examine aspects of artificial intelligence and the implications of this new
form of intelligence for humans and the world at large.
Presenters: P. Sudevan & Patrick Conley (Professor Emeritus &
Associate Professor, Psychology, UWSP)
6 – 9 p.m. Mondays, February 8, 15, 22, 29
Justiceworks – Current Programs
Learn about the current programs offered in our community by
Justiceworks, a non-profit community justice organization dedicated to
the advancement of programs and practices that secure right
relationships between offenders, victims, and their communities.
Presenters will discuss Volunteers in Probation, Deferred
Prosecution, Family Law Information Center, and our mentoring
component of the Department of Correction's Community
Residential Program. They will also touch on the current state of
alternative sanctions in criminal justice and the effects on recidivism.
Presenters: Jamie Kiener (Lead Program Director) and Mike
Champion (Volunteers in Probation Program Director)
5 – 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 9
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Sustainable Food Production through Aquaponics
Aquaculture and aquaponics have the potential to supply economically
sustainable protein to feed the growing human population. Aquaponics
can also provide year-round vegetable crops using water conservation,
nutrient management and controlled environment agriculture.
Presenter: Chris Hartleb (Professor of Biology, UWSP; CoDirector, Northern Aquaculture Demonstration Facility)
10:30 – noon Wednesday, February 10
Rapid Response Reporting Today
Learn how drastically the role of newspaper reporters has changed during
the past 15 years and the challenges of being a public safety/breaking
news reporter in today’s digital world.
Presenter: Karen Madden (Rapid Response Reporter, Daily
Tribune Media & News Herald Media)
2 – 3:30 p.m. Thursday, February 11
A Guide to Unguided Travel
Ready for an adventure? Come along with us as we explain that a trip
abroad, even to places unlikely to be on most people’s Top 10 list, can
easily be accomplished with no travel agents, no advance bookings, and
less luggage than you might imagine. Told from the perspective of our
latest trip to Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan during the summer of 2015, we’ll
share tips and tricks along with a few adventures and misadventures.
Presenters: Jon Steele (Marketing instructor at MSTC) and Liz
Steele (technology specialist at Stevens Point School District)
10 – 11:30 a.m. Friday, February 12
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Music in the Movies
Professor Lawrence Leviton will provide another installment in his Music in
the Movies series. In this session, he will continue to explore how film
music impacts our experience at the cinema. He will discuss how film
music supports the emotions, provides narrative cues, and adds shading
and nuance to the film-going experience. He will bring an interesting new
collection of films and clips to the session.
Presenter: Lawrence Leviton (Professor Cello at UWSP; he taught
the course Music in Film at UWSP for 25 years)
1 – 2:30 p.m. Friday, February 12
Learning About, Locating, and Viewing Good but Lesser-Known Films
How do you learn about classic, foreign, or independently produced
movies you might enjoy? If you have a title in mind, how do you locate that
film so you can watch it? We’ll learn strategies you can use to enliven and
diversify your viewing.
Presenter: Leslie DeBauche (Retired Professor of Film, Division of
Communication, UWSP)
3 – 4:30 p.m. Monday, February 15
Exploring Art: The Work of Adam Green
Explore art at UWSP’s Carlsten Art Gallery in the Noel Fine Arts Center.
10 – 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 16
Curator: Leslie Walfish
Wisconsin Wildlife Diversity and How to Identify the Players
We’ll cover the species diversity of Wisconsin reptiles, amphibians, birds,
and mammals with discussion on their abundance, distribution, and importance. The class emphasis will be on species often overlooked and/or
of particular interest or ecological significance. You will learn tips for
identifying species using power point photos, specimens, and prepared
identification "Keys."
Presenter: Scott Craven (Professor Emeritus, Dept. of Forest and
Wildlife Ecology, UW Madison)
1 – 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 17
Power Dynamics of Modern Warfare
Modern warfare has grown politically and economically more complex.
Tools have become much more varied, while motivations have become
more complicated as players cope with situations without effective global
leadership.
Presenter: Terry Arnold (Retired Senior Foreign Service Officer)
2 – 3:30 p.m. Thursdays, February 18, 25, March 3, 10
Traveling the Rails with Music
Group travel touring with musicians across the United States, Canada, and
Europe has become popular for many people. Roots on the Rails has
combined the use of refurbished Pullman rail cars, small group travel,
Americana/Roots music and scenic rail trips to appeal to rail buffs and
music lovers alike. Come and enjoy the ride!
Presenter: Jim Canales (Host of Acoustic Revival on 90FM
WWSP; retired CEO of Community Care Connections of Central
Wisconsin)
10 – 11:30 a.m. Friday, February 19
Surprising Happenings in the Workplace, Including Murder!
Hear what the presenter learned from years as a Commissioner on the
Labor & Industry Review Commission. Besides the surprising cases, we’ll
also discuss why government may be unable to do justice a lot of the time.
Will hear about sex in the operating room, a number of murders, and lame
excuses.
Presenter: Pam Anderson (Former Commissioner & Chairman of
the Labor & Industry Review)
1 – 2:30 p.m. Friday, February 19
ABCs of Curling
Held at the Stevens Point Curling Club, the presentation will include the
ABCs of Curling: Alignment, Balance, and Curl. The class will cover
trategy, sweeping, and a little bit about the history of curling. There may
even be an opportunity to try it out on the ice!
Presenter: Sandra Kawleski (Instructor, Stevens Point Curling
Club)
1 – 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 23
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Seeing the Unseen
Trail cameras have revolutionized how wildlife biologists do business.
Come discover what's being done with trail cameras today and how you
can join the WDNR in a new statewide effort to count the wildlife of the
state from cougars to coyotes.
Presenter: Eric Anderson (Professor of Wildlife Ecology, UWSP)
10:30 a.m. – noon Wednesday, February 24
Understanding Domestic Abuse
To combat domestic abuse we must understand the dynamics occurring
within the relationship and examine the ways in which our culture supports
the power and control that is at the core of the issue. We will examine the
impact on victims and children in households where abuse is witnessed.
You will gain a greater understanding of what may be happening in the
minds of victims and find tools that will challenge the acceptance of abuse
in our culture.
Presenters: Jane E. Graham Jennings (Executive Director of The
Women’s Community, Inc.)
1 – 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 24
Voting Methods and Their Effect on Politics
Most Americans think there is only one way to vote: you vote for one
candidate, and the candidate with the most votes wins. You will learn why
that method, called plurality, is one of the weakest voting methods. You'll
learn some of the consequences of using this method and you'll explore
some of the alternative methods.
Presenter: Andy Felt (Professor and Chair of Mathematical Sciences, UWSP)
1 – 2:30 p.m. Friday, MARCH 4 (please note change!)
Sons of Norway
Learn about the international organization, Sons of Norway, and Norwegian
Americans.
Presenter: C. Marvin Lang (Professor Emeritus of Chemistry,
Member of the Sons of Norway)
3 – 4:30 p.m. Monday, February 29
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Short Short Story Writing
Put pen to paper—briefly. We will write a series of very short stories of 55
words or less on issues, objects, or ideas offered by the presenter. Topics
are always new and new writers are welcome!
Presenter: Pauline Pray (retired teacher)
10 – 11:30 a.m., Tuesdays, March 1 & 8
The Complete Story of Smokey the Bear
Forest fires were a serious threat early in the 20th century. The U.S. Forest Service created an icon with Smokey that turned the tide. We now know
that forest fires are actually ecologically important, unless they become too
frequent or too severe. Long-time fire suppression has resulted in
conditions, along with climate change, that is resulting in frequent, very hot
fires.
Presenter: Alan Haney (Emeritus Professor of Forestry, UWSP)
10:30 a.m. – noon Wednesday, March 2
Plato’s Republic: The Greatest Book Ever Written
The Republic is undoubtedly the most influential and the most provocative
work of literature, East or West. It has original and brilliant things to say
about justice, government, education, art, the real, truth, knowledge,
goodness, beauty and happiness. It provokes the reader by awakening
reflection and action on these concepts and more. In the process, it
introduces a tangle of problems and insights for 21st century men and w
omen that we shall be critically exploring.
Presenter: Arthur Herman (Emeritus Professor of Philosophy,
UWSP)
10 – 11:30 a.m. Friday, March 4
A Midsummer Night’s Dream - Discussion
Lysander loves Hermia and Hermia loves Lysander. Helena loves
Demetrius but now Demetrius loves Hermia. When all four flee to the
woods in pursuit of each other, they end up in the middle of a fight between
the king and queen of the fairies, and partners switch again as comedy,
fantasy, and romance meet in A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM.
Presenter: Stephen Trovillion Smith (UWSP Department of Theatre
and Dance)
1 – 1:45 p.m. Sunday, March 6
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2016 World Championship Cheese Contest
Did you know that Wisconsin cheese-makers have been awarded more
regional, national and international awards than all other states and
countries combined? Did you know that the world championship cheese
contest is held every biennium right here in Wisconsin? Travel to the
Monona Terrace exhibit hall where you can observe the judges at work as
they determine the award winners for 2016! There will be some cheese
samples to taste.
Leader: Patricia Kluetz (Emerita Professor of Design, UWSP, and
cheese aficionado) and Marieke Penterman (Holland Family
Farm, Certified Cheese Maker)
7:30 a.m. – noon Monday, March 7 (carpool)
Dieterich Bonhoeffer: Faithful Witness for Our Time
Bonhoeffer is renowned in our time as perhaps the most insightful and
provocative figure in 20th c. Christianity. As a pastor, theologian, spy,
ethical pioneer, and martyr, he continues to influence diverse groups and
persons, both within faith communities and in the secular world. The first
session will feature an award-winning, 90-minute documentary in an overview of his life and work. The second session will be a discussion of his
major contributions.
Presenter: Dr. Michael Lukens (Emeritus Professor of Religious
Studies, St. Norbert College)
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 9 (film)
10 – 11:30 a.m. Friday, March 11 (discussion)
The Privatization of American Public Education
The first part of this program is a viewing of the documentary "Education,
Inc." which focuses on the movement toward the privatization of American
public education as told through the eyes of filmmaker Brian Malone. He
goes across the country in search of the sources and effects of the
privatization movement. The showing of the documentary will be followed
by a discussion of the film.
Presenter: Jeri McGinley (member of School Funding Reform for
Wisconsin, a nonpartisan group supporting Wisconsin’s K-12
public schools; board member of Wisconsin Alliance for Excellent
Schools)
1 – 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 9
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Exploring Art: Art and Design Faculty Exhibition
Explore art at UWSP’s Carlsten Art Gallery in the Noel Fine Arts Center.
10 – 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 15
Curator: Leslie Walfish
Stevens Point Community Media
Learn about the history and current state of community media (Community
TV, Website, LPFM Radio) in Stevens Point.
Presenter: John Quirk (Community Media Manager, City of
Stevens Point)
10 – 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 16
The Politics and Ethics of the Wisconsin Supreme Court
This program will examine political and ethical issues surrounding the
Wisconsin Supreme Court: ethical challenges facing several Supreme
Court justices, political and personality conflict on the court, and political
decisions of the court. The problems associated with electing judges will be
included.
Presenter: Ed Miller (Professor of Political Science, UWSP)
2 – 3:30 p.m. Thursday, March 17
Myth of the Hero
We will look at two permutations of this premiere male myth, as a quest for
transformative knowledge and power and as redemption through righteous
violence, after which we will consider a more inclusive version of the myth
fit to our time.
Presenter: Don Fadner (Professor Emeritus of Philosophy/
Religious Studies, UWSP)
1 – 2:30 p.m., Fridays March 18 & 25
Love LIFE? Give the “Gift of Learning”
Gift certificates for LIFE memberships and programs are
available for purchase for gifts on birthdays, holidays,
retirements, or special occasions.
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Living and Working in Kuwait
UWSP alumnus Justin Marslender describes life and times living and
teaching in Kuwait. This presentation will be live via Skype.
Presenter: Justin Marslender (Math Teacher and Department
Head, American School of Kuwait)
10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Friday, March 18
Planetarium: In Search of New Worlds
We will learn how astronomers found more than 200 planets around other
stars.
Presenter: Sebastian Zamfir (interim director of the Planetarium,
UWSP Department of Physics and Astronomy)
4 – 5:30 p.m., Monday March 28
Aspects of Homelessness in Portage County
Melissa Randall of CAP Services and a panel of community resource
personnel will discuss the organizational role of providing housing services available to the homeless, the extent of homelessness in our community, resources and gaps in resources, with plenty of time for questions
and audience participation.
Presenter: Melissa Randall (Assistant Director, Outreach Services, CAP)
1 – 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 30
Introduction to Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) at UWSP’s
College of Natural Resources
Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) means becoming more confident
and more proficient in the outdoors. BOW workshops offer hands-on
learning in a supportive environment. Find out how this one-of-kind
rogram, started at UWSP by Christine Thomas, Dean of the College of
Natural Resources, has changed the lives of tens of thousands of women
all across North America.
Presenter: Peggy Farrell (Director of BOW, College of Natural
Resources, UWSP)
2:30 – 4 p.m. Thursday, March 31
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Rural Bike Share Program
In Wisconsin Rapids, community collaboration led to the creation of a lowcost way to increase bicycle use in the community. A community coalition
helped make it easier for everyone to access the biking system by
creating a bike share program. The community officially launched 25
bikes at four host sites. Learn how other communities can launch similar
programs on small budgets that ultimately benefit residents of all ages,
improving tourism, help with transportation, and providing fun ways to be
physically active.
Presenter: Danielle Hiller and Kristie Rauter-Egge (Public Health
Nurse and Community Health Improvement Planner, Wood
County Health Dept.)
10 – 11:30 a.m. Friday, April 1
Short Stories Read Out Loud
We’ll listen to stories read by professional actors or authors. Session one:
Golden Oldie. Session 2: More recent classics. Short discussions will
follow each reading.
Presenter: Nancy Moore (Emerita Professor, UWSP Department
of English)
1 – 2: 30 p.m. Mondays, April 4 & 11
Film Noir and a Rising Star
Almost every actor who became a "star" had that one film role that started
the rise. Just after WWII the "film noir" genre became popular, creating a
whole new crop of serious actors. Each of our films stars an established
lead actor and features a character played by an actor whose memorable
performance began their rise to stardom. You'll probably recognize each
of them. We'll watch "This Gun for Hire" Robert Preston lead; “The
Strange Love of Martha Ivers” (Van Heflin); and "Kiss of Death" Victor
Mature lead. If you are familiar with the films and know the character actor
involved....don't spoil the fun!
Presenter: Karen Olsen (Film Buff Extraordinaire)
1:30 – 4 p.m. Tuesdays, April 5, 12, 19
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Mosquitos of Portage County
Wisconsin is home to over 50 species of mosquitos. There will be a
discussion of the interesting and diverse lives of these bloodsuckers and
introduction to some of the many fascinating species found in Portage
County.
Presenter: Jamee Hubbard (Associate Professor, Department of
Biology, UWSP; Curator of Insects, UWSP Museum of Natural
History)
1 – 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 6
Marriage in American History
Recent debates over the legal definition of marriage have a long history.
Since the early colonial period, Americans have argued about ideas and
laws surrounding marriage, families, and sexuality. We’ll look at a series
of cases showing how Americans fought over and resolved controversies
over what kinds of partnerships did, or did not, deserve government
recognition.
Presenter: Rob Harper (Professor of History, UWSP)
3 – 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 6
One Professor’s Take on Living and Working in Britain: The Good,
The Hopeful, and The Disturbing
Our presenter has traveled to the UK several times and has lived in
England for extended periods. Over the course of these travels ,he has
compiled various observations about British society and culture. As with
any nation, he found some traits admirable, some hopeful, and some
disturbing. Along with an analysis of British society along these dimensions, he will also provide a statistical portrait of the nation which will help
explain some of his observations.
Presenter: Robert Wolensky (Professor Emeritus of Sociology,
UWSP)
2:30 – 4 p.m. Thursday, April 7
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An Introduction to Judaism
SaintA Treatment Foster Care
Fasting for Health
Mid-State Sisters of Skate
Modern Weather Forecasting
Three Mathie Books You Might Like
Currency Wars
George Barnett, Marine Corps Commandant: A Memoir—1877 to 1923
Decades of UWSP Students Studying Abroad
Treehaven Dinner Wolf Presentation and Snowshoe Hike
Wisconsin’s Tar Sands Pipeline Corridor
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Will Your Next Car be a Senior Car?
Human Trafficking
Stevens Point Winery Tour (Circle either Feb. 3 OR Feb. 4)
Phones and Email Are Getting to be Old Hat
3D Printing
Piano Concerto in G Major by Maurice Ravel
Artificial Intelligence in Film
Justiceworks– Current Programs
Sustainable Food Production through Aquaponics
Rapid Response Reporting Today
A Guide to Unguided Travel
Music in the Movies
Learning About, Locating and Viewing Good but Lesser-Known Films
Exploring Art: The Work of Adam Green
Wisconsin Wildlife Diversity and How to Identify the Players
Power Dynamics of Modern Warfare
Traveling the Rails with Music
Surprising Happenings in the Workplace, Including Murder!
ABCs of Curling
Seeing the Unseen
Understanding Domestic Abuse
Voting Methods and Their Effect on Politics
Sons of Norway
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Plato’s Republic: The Greatest Book Ever Written
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The Privatization of American Public Education
Exploring Art: Art and Design Faculty Exhibition
Stevens Point Community Media
The Politics and Ethics of the Wisconsin Supreme Court
Myth of the Hero
Living and Working in Kuwait
Planetarium: In Search of New Worlds
Aspects of Homelessness in Portage County
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Mosquitos of Portage County
Marriage in American History
One Professor’s Take on Living and Working in Britain
Dickens’ David Copperfield: A One-Man Play
Organic Lunch
Danstage– Discussion
The $72 Billion Bill that Has to Pass: Wisconsin’s 2015-2017...
Corresponding with Death Row Prisoners Rewards Surprises
Aldo Leopold: Ecomystic or Ecofascist? Or Both? Or Neither?
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How Technology Has Changed How We Communicate
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Infant Massage: The Importance of Touch
Dogfight– Discussion
Tour of the Stevens Point Wastewater Treatment Plant
Religious Liberty in American Politics
Exploring Art: BFA Exhibition III
UWSP School of Education Undergrads Working in Namibia
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Miracles: A Romantic Comedy in Two Acts on How to Avoid Death...
Crime in Waushara County
Finding the Best Landscapes for Wild Bees to Support WI Agriculture
Celebrating 50 Years of Opportunity Development Center
E Bikes: A Fun Way to Exercise
Progression to Oppression
Treehaven Whitewater Canoe Trip
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Dickens’ David Copperfield: A One-Man Play
Peter Baker returns to LIFE to again present his adaptation of Charles
Dickens’ novel David Copperfield as a one-man play. Enjoy an engaging
performance of Dickens’ powerful story of one man’s life and the
memorable characters in it, with Peter presenting the voices and
posturings of the various colorful characters in the book.
Presenter: Peter Baker (retired pediatrician and amateur actor)
7 – 8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 7
Organic Lunch
Bring a bag lunch to the Founders Room and listen to organist William
Weinmann play seasonal pieces on the pie organ.
Presenter: William Weinmann (Organist, Frame Memorial
Presbyterian Church)
Noon – 1 p.m. Friday, April 8
Danstage - Discussion
Danstage choreographers will discuss their program of new and restaged choreography. New this year: Danstage will feature a program of
“short dances”! The choreographers will share insights about the
process of collaborating with lighting, costume, and set designers, and
creating a dynamic and varied program of shorter works.
Presenters: Joan Karlen, Jeannie Hill, and Michael Estanich
(UWSP Dance faculty)
1 - 1:45 p.m. Sunday, April 10
The $72 Billion Bill that Has to Pass: Wisconsin’s 2015-2017
Biennial Budget
The Wisconsin state budget impacts Wisconsin citizens in myriad ways
– both as taxpayers and as consumers of public services – whether you
are a Democrat, a Republican, or an independent. Cut through the
partisan rhetoric and political obfuscation, and learn how our state
government taxes and spends our money, from the president of the W
isconsin Taxpayers Alliance. WISTAX, now in its 85th year, is a
nonpartisan, nonprofit 501(c)(3).
Presenter: Todd A. Berry (President of the Wisconsin Taxpayers
Alliance)
1 – 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 13
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Corresponding with Death Row Prisoners Rewards Surprises
We’ll learn of the presenter’s experiences writing to and visiting prisoners on
death row in California and Texas, and his experiences witnessing an
execution. The presenter will include some words about the death penalty.
Presenter: Rich Van Dellen (retired physician, member of the
Religious Society of Friends [Quakers])
2 – 3:30 p.m. Thursday, April 14
Aldo Leopold: Ecomystic or Ecofascist? Or Both? Or Neither?
Aldo Leopold (1887-1948), the justifiably famous American educator and
naturalist, in his poetically moving book A Sand County Almanac (1949)
offered an environmental philosophy that sensationally called for the
transformation of the ordinary human conscience into the "ecological
conscience." Such a transformation would, he claimed, meet our current
global ecological crisis wherein each of us, in coming to identify with and
embrace the entire biotic community, would realize and accept our moral
obligation to each fellow member of that community, whether animal, plant,
pond or mountain. We explore the implications of this holistic and organic
relation of the individual to the community.
Presenter: Arthur Herman (Emeritus Professor of Philosophy,
UWSP)
10 – 11:30 a.m. Friday, April 15
Exploring Art: BFA Exhibition I
Explore art at UWSP’s Carlsten Art Gallery in the Noel Fine Arts Center.
10 – 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 19
Curator: Leslie Walfish
An Introduction to Barbara Pym and Discussion of Excellent Women
We’ll hear an overview of British writer Barbara Pym (1913-1980), whose
novels of manner looked with gentle humor at the lives of her unmarried
central characters (“spinsters”), the relationships between men and women,
the Anglican Church and its clergy, and anthropologists. Participants who
would like to take part in the discussion should read her most well-known
novel Excellent Women before the class.
Presenter: Kathy Ackley (Professor Emerita of English, Board
Member of Barbara Pym Society, author of The Novels of Barbara
Pym)
10:30 a.m. – noon Wednesday, April 20
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How Gentrification Impacts an Urban Area
What happens when an urban area is "gentrified"? How do such
improvements affect the local economy? What happened to the people
who used to live there and no longer can afford to stay? We will look at a
number of specific American urban examples and discuss this topic.
Presenter: Patricia Kluetz (Professor Emerita, UWSP Division of
Interior Architecture: Fellow, American Society of Interior
Designers)
2:30 – 4 p.m. Thursday, April 21
How Technology Has Changed How We Communicate
This presentation will explore contemporary issues relating to human
communication by exploring and analyzing a range of changing practices
and technologies throughout history. From oral culture to digital networks,
the way in which we communicate to ourselves, each other, and the world
is always involved in a dynamic process of transformation.
Presenter: Alex Ingersoll (Assistant Professor of Media Studies,
Division of Communication, UWSP)
6:30 – 8 p.m. Thursday, April 21
Miracles: A Romantic Comedy in Two Acts on How to Avoid Death
and Dying by Making a Pact with the Devil
If you knew that you were dying (and who isn't?) and if you knew that you
wanted to go on living (and who doesn't?), would you make a bargain with
Satan to do just that? Here's a new and outrageous philosophic
entertainment that explores dying, death and the satanic negotiations
necessary for avoiding both. Performed as a reading by seated members
of the LIFE audience.
Presenter: Arthur Herman (Emeritus Professor of Philosophy,
UWSP)
10 – 11:30 a.m. Fridays, April 22 & 29
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Crime in Waushara County
Learn about crime before high technology. We’ll hear stories of Hugh Logan,
a youthful burglar who broke out of the County Jail and later the Green Bay
Reformatory, and stories about John McLaughlin and his brother Patrick and
another jail break. Plus a number of very short tales. (If you liked the 1905
Wild Rose Robbery LIFE class, you’ll enjoy this.)
Presenter: Pam Anderson (President, Wild Rose Historical Society)
1 – 2:30 p.m. Friday, April 22
Finding the Best Landscapes for Wild Bees to Support Wisconsin
Agriculture
Bees are important. Very important. One out of every three bites of food we
take is dependent on bees to be produced. Despite their pivotal role, we still
don't how to support our wild bee populations - basically all bees except the
non-native, European honey bee. Using a cool technology called RFID, we
have begun searching for the best landscapes to support bees, and to
ensure their survival and bolster their contributions to our agricultural
pollination needs.
Presenter: Jeremy Hemberger (UW Madison Department of
Entomology)
3 – 4:30 p.m. Monday, April 25
Celebrating 50 Years of the Opportunity Development Center
ODC is a private, nonprofit organization in Central Wisconsin. In 2015, ODC
celebrated 50 years of its mission to empower people with disabilities to
achieve their work and life goals. We’ll tour ODC in Wisconsin Rapids to
learn about their programs that are built upon the principles of selfdetermination of the individual by providing the opportunity and support to
achieve success in fulfilling employment and to participate as contributors in
all aspects of community life.
Presenter: Jennifer Blum (Director of Community and Donor
Relations, ODC)
10 – 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 26
E Bikes: A Fun Way to Exercise
Electric bikes make pedaling easier. It is a growing segment of the biking
world. Learn what a little electric motor can do, from an experienced
e-biker.
Presenter: James Hamilton (avid biker)
2 – 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 26
Progression to Oppression
By now, almost everyone has heard of the Holocaust in Nazi Germany.
Ever wonder how they pulled it off? What helped lead one of the world's
most educated and cultured societies to go so far off the rails? When Hitler
came to power, how did he and his followers manage their plan to attack
the many different groups they detested?
Presenter: Leo Thomasgard (teacher in the Nekoosa Public
Schools for 34 years including Holocaust and Intolerance Studies;
trained at the US Holocaust Memorial Museum)
10:30 a.m. – noon Wednesday, April 27
Treehaven Whitewater Canoe Trip
Please join us for an exciting day of canoeing on the Pelican River. This
canoe trip includes some moderate (class 1) but fairly consistent whitewater on a beautiful Northwoods river and will provide a bit more of a
challenge than flat-water paddling. Some experience is recommended.
Canoe, lifejacket and paddles are provided. $30 per person.
Presenter: John Heusinkveld (Assistant Director, Treehaven)
9:00 a.m. – 4p.m. Thursday, April 28
Spring Tour of the Horicon Marsh
Explore wildlife and birds in the Horicon Marsh, the largest freshwater
cattail marsh in the US. Enjoy a two-hour boat tour of the marsh with a very
informative guide. This is a peak spring migration period for birds so be
sure to bring your binoculars. After a reserved lunch at Ginger's Hideaway,
visit the Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center where we’ll learn
about the history and ecology of the marsh, its wildlife and birds. The tour
takes place rain or shine, so dress for the weather.
Presenter: Liz Herzmann (DNR Naturalist and Wildlife Educator)
7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Monday, May 2
Cost: $50 (bus from Stevens Point, guided boat tour & education center); lunch at Ginger’s on your own.
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Exploring Art: BFA Exhibition II
Explore art at UWSP’s Carlsten Art Gallery in the Noel Fine Arts Center.
10 – 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 3
Curator: Leslie Walfish
Urban Forestry: EAB and Tree Pruning - A Potpourri of Items
Hear an explanation of Urban Forestry and attributes of a community
program along with Wisconsin’s DNR programming assistance. Learn how
the emerald ash borer (EAB) is affecting all Wisconsinites, what
communities are doing/should do along with citizens and their trees. Delve
into proper structural pruning techniques regarding small/medium sized
trees, to get the participants outside.
Presenter: Don Kissinger (Regional Urban Forestry Coordinator,
Wisconsin DNR)
1 – 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 4
Infant Massage: The Importance of Touch
Infant Massage is a parent tradition within many ancient cultures that has
been re-discovered and adapted to the western world. We’ll learn about the
benefits and importance of touch and the implications of nurturing touch and
massage for connecting family members and enhancing positive parent/
grandparent-child relationships.
Presenter: Donna Anderson (International Trainer with Infant Massage)
10 – 11:30 a.m. Friday, May 6
Dogfight - Discussion
Discussion and introduction of the musical Dogfight. This award-winning and
hauntingly beautiful musical contains what critics call “the most delicate,
surprising musically satisfying score since ‘Spring Awakening.’”
Presenter: Alan Patrick Kenny (UWSP theater department)
1 – 1:45 p.m. Sunday, May 8
Tour of the Stevens Point Wastewater Treatment Plant
The City of Stevens Point operates a 3.0 MGD (million gallons per day)
wastewater treatment plant. The facility uses physical and biological means
to treat wastewater from the residents and businesses,plus a wide variety
of hauled-in wastes from around the state. The incoming wastewater is
processed into clean water that is discharged to the Wisconsin River, a high
-quality farm fertilizer used by area farmers, and enough electricity to power
almost 100% of the facility’s needs.
Presenter: Chris Lefebvre (Wastewater Superintendent, Stevens
Point Wastewater Treatment Plant)
10 – 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 10 (rain date: Thursday, May 12)
Religious Liberty in American Politics
This presentation will review some historical and current conflicts over
religious liberty in American politics. Topics covered may include the public
display of religious messages, prayer in schools and government meetings,
and religious liberty and public policies like the Affordable Care Act.
Presenter: John C. Blakeman (Professor and Chair, UWSP
Department of Political Science)
6 – 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 11
Exploring Art: BFA Exhibition III
Explore art at UWSP’s Carlsten Art Gallery in the Noel Fine Arts Center.
10 – 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 17
Curator: Leslie Walfish
UWSP School of Education Undergrads Working in Namibia with the
Blind
For four years, Dr. Patty Caro and undergraduate students studying
education worked for one month each year at the Center for the Visually
Impaired of the National Institute for Special Education in Windhoek,
Namibia, Africa. Hear about the culture, what it is like to work in a third
world country, and lessons learned.
Presenter: Patty Caro (Head, School of Education, UWSP)
1 – 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 18
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3D Printing
2016 World Championship Cheese Contest
A Guide to Unguided Travel
A Midsummer Night’s Dream– Discussion
ABCs of Curling
Aldo Leopold: Ecomystic or Ecofascist? Or Both? Or Neither?
An Introduction to Barbara Pym and Discussion of Excellent Women
An Introduction to Judaism
Artificial Intelligence in Film
Aspects of Homelessness in Portage County
Celebrating 50 Years of Opportunity Development Center
Corresponding with Death Row Prisoners Rewards Surprises
Crime in Waushara County
Currency Wars
Danstage – Discussion
Decades of UWSP Students Studying Abroad
Dickens’ David Copperfield: A One-Man Play
Dieterich Bonhoeffer: Faithful Witness for Our Time
Dogfight-Discussion
E Bikes: A Fun Way to Exercise
Exploring Art: The Work of Adam Green
Exploring Art: Art and Design Faculty Exhibition
Exploring Art: BFA Exhibition I
Exploring Art: BFA Exhibition II
Exploring Art: BFA Exhibition III
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Fasting for Health
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Finding the Best Landscapes for Wild Bees to Support WI…
George Barnett, Marine Corps Commandant…
How Gentrification Impacts an Urban Area
How Technology Has Changed How We Communicate
Human Trafficking
Infant Massage: The Importance of Touch
Introduction to Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW)…
Justiceworks– Current Programs
Learning About, Locating and Viewing Good but Lesser-Known Films
Living and Working in Kuwait
Marriage in American History
Mid-State Sisters of Skate
Miracles: A Romantic Comedy in Two Acts…
Modern Weather Forecasting
Mosquitos of Portage County
Music in the Movies
Myth of the Hero
One Professor’s Take on Living and Working in Britain…
Organic Lunch
Phones and Email Are Getting to be Old Hat
Piano Concerto in G Major by Maurice Ravel
Planetarium: In Search of New Worlds
Plato’s Republic: The Greatest Book Ever Written
Power Dynamics of Modern Warfare
Progression to Oppression
Rapid Response Reporting Today
Religious Liberty in American Politics
Rural Bike Share Program
Saint A Treatment Foster Care
Seeing the Unseen
Short Short Story Writing
Short Stories Read Out Loud
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Spring Tour of the Horicon Marsh
Stevens Point Community Media
Stevens Point Winery Tour
Surprising Happenings in the Workplace, Including Murder!
Sustainable Food Production through Aquaponics
The $72 Billion Bill that Has to Pass…
The Complete Story of Smokey the Bear
The Politics and Ethics of the Wisconsin Supreme Court
The Privatization of American Public Education
Three Mathie Books You Might Like
Tour of the Stevens Point Wastewater Treatment Plant
Traveling the Rails with Music
Treehaven Dinner Wolf Presentation and Snowshoe Hike
Treehaven Whitewater Canoe Trip
Understanding Domestic Abuse
Urban Forestry: EAB and Tree Pruning– A Potpourri of Items
UWSP School of Education Undergrads Working in Namibia…
Voting Methods and Their Effect on Politics
Will Your Next Car be a Senior Car?
Wisconsin’s Tar Sands Pipeline Corridor
Wisconsin Wildlife Diversity and How to Identify the Players
Transportation to Off-Campus Events
If you would like a list of members in your area for ride-sharing
purposes, please call Continuing Education at 715-346-3838.
Need Directions or a Map?
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Write them here and submit to CAC Room 324 or the
Continuing Education Office in Old Main Room 032!
While every attempt has been made to make this listing accurate,
changes in schedule due to unforeseen circumstances may occur.
We will attempt to contact you with changes. If you have given us
your email address, please check your email often.
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SaintA Treatment
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Fasting for Health
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Mid-State Sisters
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Weather Forecasting
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Currency Wars
Three Mathie Books
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UWSP Abroad
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Justiceworks
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Rapid Response
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Lesser-Known Films
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Exploring Art: Green
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WI Wildlife Diversity
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Power Dynamics
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Traveling Rails
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Artificial Intelligence
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ABCs Curling
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Workplace Surprises
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Seeing the Unseen
Domestic Abuse
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Voting Methods
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Sons of Norway
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WI Supreme Court
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Myth of a Hero
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American Education
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Marriage in History
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$72 Billion Bill
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Death Row Prisoners
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Exploring Art
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Barbara Pym
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Crime in Waushara
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50 Years of ODC
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Oppression
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Treehaven Canoeing
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Short Stories Read
18
25
Landscape for Bees
Miracles
Miracles
May
Dogfight
9 MONDAY
16
Members are welcome and encouraged to attend:
LIFE Curriculum Committee Meetings
11:00 a.m., Mondays, Feb. 8 & 22, Mar. 21, Apr. 4 & 18
AND 1:00 p.m. Mar. 8 - all in the Dreyfus University Center, room 235
LIFE Board Meetings
9:00 a.m., Tuesdays, February 2, April 5, June 7 in the Communication
Arts Center, room 113
ANNUAL MEETING and POTLUCK: Sunday, May 1—Iverson Park
www.uwsp.edu/conted/life
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Continuing Education and Outreach, 402311
2100 Main St.
Stevens Point WI 54481
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