Podcasts about osher lifelong learning institute olli

Tom Miller is a Michigan native. He's lived much of his life in the Grand Rapids area, as well as having spent several formative years in Kalamazoo and Pennsylvania. He retired a few years ago from a career as a lawyer. Since then, he's been a regular Osher Lifelong Learning Institute student, community volunteer, traveler (with his spouse), struggling golfer, and – most fun of all – “Grandpa.”Carson LePage is a junior at Aquinas College studying Theatre and minoring in Communication. He hopes to one day work on Broadway and to break into the film industry.As part of an Aquinas College class on preparing for life after college, students were paired with mentors from the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) across the street from the College. The course capstone project was a Generation Swap podcast interview exploring how generational differences can be a source of strength and growth. 

Steve Murray was born and raised in the Grand Rapids area and has spent his entire life in West Michigan. In retirement he enjoys hanging with his dog, watching grandkids' sporting events, taking Osher Lifelong Learning Institute classes, and plugging into various volunteer opportunities whenever possible.Olivia White is a sophomore at Aquinas College majoring in Elementary Education. She is hoping to teach upper elementary students.  Olivia is involved in various activities on campus such as Student Activities and Orientation, Education Club, Dance Team, and more.As part of an Aquinas College class on preparing for life after college, students were paired with mentors from the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) across the street from the College. The course capstone project was a Generation Swap podcast interview exploring how generational differences can be a source of strength and growth. 

On this episode, we're joined by Eliza Kiser, director of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at NC State, to talk about its important work with the Wolfpack community. OLLI at NC State is a membership-based organization offering courses, lectures, study trips and events for adults 50 and older. Founded in 1991 as the Encore Program for Lifelong Enrichment, the program received an endowment from the Bernard Osher Foundation in 2014 and became part of the national OLLI network. To learn more about OLLI and how you can be part of its efforts, visit go.ncsu.edu/OLLIpodcast. If you'd like to hear even more stories of Wolfpack success, please subscribe to the NC State Philanthropy Podcast today. Please leave a comment and rating as well to let us know how we're doing. Transcript available here.

This morning, Greg and Dan had Deb Clay & Catherine Lawless from Bradley's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) on the show.   OLLI to celebrate their 30th year anniversary is hosting a Luncheon on Wednesday, September 18th. The luncheon will be hosted at Bradley University in the Michel Student Center's Ballroom from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm. It will feature keynote speaker Janet Lange, the Executive Director Emerita of Continuing Education, as well as lunch and a cash bar.   Registration for OLLI opened on August 9th, and is still accepting students. In order to become a member of OLLI, either call (309)677-3900, email olli@bradley.edu, or visit bradley.edu/olli. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Greg and Dan Show talks to Deb Clay and Gary Nelson for a preview of Bradley University's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) program and its 8th annual Trivia night on Friday, August 16th from 6:00 - 9:00 pm at the Hayden-Clark Alumni Center.  Clay and Nelson note the benefits of the OLLI program, why lifelong learning is important, and the excitement behind this year's trivia night.  This year's Trivia Night theme is “I Love Rock and Roll”. Visit bradley.edu/OLLI or call 309-677-3900 for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Intellectual wellness is a key component to what we refer to as well-centered fitness and… aging well. The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Duke University and the other 125 institutions founded by the Bernard Osher Foundation seek to “engage the minds, elevate the spirits and foster the well-being of its members through numerous educational programs and opportunities for volunteer service and social activity.”In this episode, Dr. Armstrong is joined by Chris McLeod, director of OLLI at Duke University, to discuss OLLI, lifelong learning, and the role they play in… aging well.Links:Osher National Resource CenterOLLI at Duke UniversitySupport the showHave questions you want answered and topics you want discussed on the Aging Well Podcast? Send us an email at agingwell.podcast@gmail.com or record your question for us to use in an upcoming episode:https://www.speakpipe.com/AgingWellPodcast

A year after Eliza Kiser took over the helm as director of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at North Carolina State University, the ship remains steady with a clear course ahead. OLLI is a superlative program in many settings across the United States. At NC State, there is a rich array of stimulating educational and socially engaging courses for folks age 50 and older. Join us as we hear more from Eliza about her vision for the OLLI program and community. Support the showHave comments or questions for us? Interested in sharing your story on Aging Well? Please send your information and questions to Hugh via email at willowwaycreations@gmail.com or through any of our social media links on our website, findingbeautyinthegray.com. We'd love to hear from you and appreciate your feedback. Leaving feedback on your podcast host site (Apple, Spotify, etc.) is the single most important and effective way for us to stay viable and to continue to bring you great stories and helpful resources. And if you are enjoying the show and getting value from our topics and guests, we would most welcome your financial support. Producing a quality resource does require appreciable financial investment. Thank you!

Mayor Maddox joins Ashley Chambers at Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at The University of Alabama. To stay up-to-date with the City of Tuscaloosa, visit Tuscaloosa.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Nextdoor.

Penny Murray's 72-year life journey is founded on faith. She is blessed with 3 children and 9 grandchildren, satisfied in 44 years of nursing, and partnered today with Steve in the joy of life-long learning. Aquinas has provided classes for a degree-seeking adult student, and OLLI has been an amazing growth opportunity in retirement for her. Jessica Kean is a junior at Aquinas College pursuing a BSc in Health Sciences. She is from Brighton Michigan, where she has four of the coolest dogs in the world. She is looking forward to participating in the Mohler-Thompson Research Program this summer on campus! As part of an Aquinas College class on preparing for life after college, students were paired with mentors from the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) across the street from the College. The course capstone project was a Generation Swap podcast interview exploring how generational differences can be a source of strength and growth.

Marty Arnold taught writing at Aquinas College, was a journalist, editor, and a non-profit administrator. Since retiring she has published two novels and is re-wilding her yard. Emma Pearson is an Aquinas College sophomore majoring in biochemistry. She loves spending time with kids and animals and is interested in pursuing pediatric medicine. As part of an Aquinas College class on preparing for life after college, students were paired with mentors from the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) across the street from the College. The course capstone project was a Generation Swap podcast interview exploring how generational differences can be a source of strength and growth. 

Diane Friar was a CPA and worked with a local firm for 37 years, where she became a partner. She worked for many years in litigation support and business valuation, work she greatly enjoyed. She retired in 2014 and has been attending Osher Lifelong Learning Institute classes since then. An alumna of Aquinas College, she has two grown children and two grandchildren. Ashley Snyder is a junior at Aquinas College. She is majoring in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. She also plays for the Aquinas softball team. Her plans for the future have undergone recent revisions. She no longer wants to pursue a career in genetic counseling, but instead has discovered an interest in careers in the field of therapy. As part of an Aquinas College class on preparing for life after college, students were paired with mentors from the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) across the street from the College. The course capstone project was a Generation Swap podcast interview exploring how generational differences can be a source of strength and growth. 

Gary Eberle is a professor of English emeritus at Aquinas College. He is the author of eight books of fiction and nonfiction, a two-time recipient of the Teacher of the Year award, and in 2019 was inducted into the Aquinas College Hall of Fame. Aidan Raffaele is a senior at Aquinas College from Cadillac, MI, studying political science. He enjoys playing golf. After graduation, he plans on attending law school, and hopes to pursue a career in environmental protection through law and policy. As part of an Aquinas College class on preparing for life after college, students were paired with mentors from the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) across the street from the College. The course capstone project was a Generation Swap podcast interview exploring how generational differences can be a source of strength and growth.

COVID permanently altered the operations and offerings of many learning businesses, and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Duke University is one such example In this episode of the Leading Learning Podcast, co-host Celisa Steele talks with return guest Chris McLeod, who directs OLLI at Duke, about the pandemic-driven changes her group made and their related short- and long-term implications. Chris shares how COVID got them to rethink the competitive environment and the importance of social offerings as a key differentiator. They also discuss how the OLLI team worked together during the early days of COVID, balancing a member-driven approach to the course catalog with staff oversight, and the enduring appeal of the humanities. Show notes and a downloadable transcript are available at https://www.leadinglearning.com/episode357. We are grateful to our sponsor for this episode Thinkific. *** At Leading Learning, we believe reach, revenue, and impact are essential for all learning businesses. Thinkific Plus is a new-generation platform purpose-built to help growing businesses scale revenue. With Thinkific Plus, you can generate monthly recurring revenue through course subscriptions and membership programs, sell multiple seats for your learning products to a single buyer, suggest additional products in the learning flow to increase sales, and go global with 0 percent transaction fees and payments accepted in over 100 countries. Coastal Drone Co. uses Thinkific Plus to sell online courses, memberships, and certifications to those looking to fly drones in Canada. Since converting its training materials into online courses on Thinkific Plus, Coastal Drone Co. has scaled its business, earning more income, training more people, and positioning itself as a leading educator in the Canadian drone industry. Right now, as a Leading Learning listener, you can get a free month of Thinkific Plus by going to our special URL. Start your free month today at thinkific.com/learning.

Steve Murray was born and raised in the Grand Rapids area, and spent his entire life in West Michigan. In retirement he enjoys hanging with the dog, watching grandkids' sporting events, taking OLLI classes, and plugging into various volunteer opportunities whenever possible. MacKenzie Morris is a junior at Aquinas College majoring in Biology with hopes of getting into veterinary school. Outside of school, she enjoys spending time with her pets, family, and friends, and playing board games. As part of an Aquinas College class on preparing for life after college, students were paired with mentors from the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) across the street from the College. The course capstone project was a Generation Swap podcast interview exploring how generational differences can be a source of strength and growth. 

Cindy Ritter grew up in Detroit and became a dental hygienist at University of Detroit Dental School.  She has lived and worked in the Grand Rapids area for 55 years and during this time began her second career as an elementary school teacher after graduating from Aquinas.  She in now retired, but stays busy with her 5 sons' families (including 16 grandchildren), with her church (St. Robert), as a Kent County CASA and refugee resettlement volunteer, and with scrapbooking, softball, and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute classes. Jenna Daschke is an Aquinas College junior from Novi, Michigan majoring in Political Science and International Studies. She enjoys being an active member of the Aquinas community as both a Student Ambassador and Women's Basketball player.   As part of an Aquinas College class on preparing for life after college, students were paired with mentors from the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) across the street from the College. The course capstone project was a Generation Swap podcast interview exploring how generational differences can be a source of strength and growth. 

Dan Measday is a native of New Jersey and a 1970 graduate of Aquinas College.  He and his wife celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2022.  He is retired after a career in a variety of jobs, including 30 years in sales positions. Noah Reilly is a Grand Rapids native. He came to Aquinas College in 2021 and is studying Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and minoring in Data Analytics. He is passionate about the environment and the life sciences and loves to spend time outdoors and with his family. As part of an Aquinas College class on preparing for life after college, students were paired with mentors from the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) across the street from the College. The course capstone project was a Generation Swap podcast interview exploring how generational differences can be a source of strength and growth. 

Reno Phil music director-conductor Laura Jackson and Lynne Gray, who teaches classes on opera at Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), speak with Chris Morrison about the Reno Phil's 2022-23 season-concluding performances of Georges Bizet's classic opera Carmen.

Rick Armbruster has had a nontraditional career path that has allowed him to focus on family and community. Currently, he is the President & Founder of Upcycle Bikes, providing bikes to community members in need of an affordable and accessible transportation option. Suzanne Callahan is an Adjunct Professor of Business Administration at Aquinas College. Her background is in leadership, strategy, marketing, sales, fund development and volunteer recruitment in West Michigan.  As part of an Aquinas College class on preparing for life after college, students were paired with mentors from the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) across the street from the College. The course capstone project was a Generation Swap podcast interview exploring how generational differences can be a source of strength and growth. 

Douglas Kindschi is in his 47th year at Grand Valley State University, where he is the founding director of the Kaufman Interfaith Institute. He previously served as dean for 28 years, mainly as Dean of Science. He did graduate work in mathematics, philosophy, and theology at the University of Chicago Divinity School and the University of Wisconsin Madison, where he received his Ph.D. Rev. Kyle Kooyers is the Associate Director for the Kaufman Interfaith Institute at Grand Valley State University. He is responsible for coordinating community-based interfaith engagement, dialogue and relationship-building activities. Originally from Southwestern Pennsylvania, Kyle has spent the past decade exploring asset-based community development and organizational capacity building in various contexts. Kyle received his M.Div. from Calvin Theological Seminary and is ordained within the Presbyterian Church (USA). As part of an Aquinas College class on preparing for life after college, students were paired with mentors from the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) across the street from the College. The course capstone project was a Generation Swap podcast interview exploring how generational differences can be a source of strength and growth.

Martha Porter is a Grand Rapids native and mom to two adult daughters. She retired in 2017 after a 40-year career with Amway Corporation. She is a long-time member of Grace Episcopal Church and currently serves on the vestry. Samee Teachworth graduated from St. Patrick School in Portland, Michigan, and came to Aquinas where she is studying Business Administration and Communication with a concentration in Human Resources. She is a passionate volleyball player and is active in Student Senate. She is proud to say that she comes from an agricultural background. As part of an Aquinas College class on preparing for life after college, students were paired with mentors from the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) across the street from the College. The course capstone project was a Generation Swap podcast interview exploring how generational differences can be a source of strength and growth.

Mike Burton is from the Detroit area and was adopted as a baby 75 years ago. He served in the military and was in combat in Vietnam. His career included time as a social worker, probation officer, and guardian ad litem. He and his wife have one son, Brian, who lives in Albuquerque, NM, with his wife. Ryan Gillings is a student at Aquinas College. He loves baseball and is excited to graduate and begin his career in the near future. As part of an Aquinas College class on preparing for life after college, students were paired with mentors from the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) across the street from the College. The course capstone project was a Generation Swap podcast interview exploring how generational differences can be a source of strength and growth.

Frank Schuller is an alumnus of Aquinas College, having completed the Master of Management program in 2012. He has served in people leadership for nearly forty years with three career restarts. Most of his experience is sales team leadership. Currently he serves as general manager with Grand Rapids Iron & Metal, a commercial and industrial scrap material recycler. Frank's 35-year marriage to Amy includes three adult children, all living in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Calvin Willson is an Aquinas College sophomore studying business and communications. He enjoys reading, listening to music, and playing basketball in his spare time. As part of an Aquinas College class on preparing for life after college, students were paired with mentors from the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) across the street from the College. The course capstone project was a Generation Swap podcast interview exploring how generational differences can be a source of strength and growth.

Gary Eberle is a professor of English emeritus at Aquinas College. He is the author of eight books of fiction and nonfiction, a two-time recipient of Teacher of the Year award, and in 2019 was inducted into the Aquinas College Hall of Fame. Liam O'Brien is a fifth-year student at Aquinas College, majoring in Political Science, and minoring in Marketing and Communications. He is committed to acquiring a better understanding of the world, and to making a positive impact on it. As part of an Aquinas College class on preparing for life after college, students were paired with mentors from the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) across the street from the College. The course capstone project was a Generation Swap podcast interview exploring how generational differences can be a source of strength and growth.

Dave Kampfschulte is a retired teacher who currently teaches at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Aquinas College as well as serving as Director of Amazing Circles Workshops. Olivia Sebright is a sophomore at Aquinas College, dual majoring in Business and Communications. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing sports, and meeting new people. As part of an Aquinas College class on preparing for life after college, students were paired with mentors from the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) across the street from the College. The course capstone project was a Generation Swap podcast interview exploring how generational differences can be a source of strength and growth.

Rebecca Harvey is a strategist, architect, and communicator focused on Cybersecurity. With her passion for organizational digital transformation, she's helped global Fortune 500 companies deliver a security foundation based on modern Cybersecurity principles and practices. In addition to co-founding the Women's Security Alliance, WomSA.org, which is a non-profit organization designed to equip and empower women to succeed in the field, she has worked for various software and services organizations in this space. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her family and friends outdoors, travel, walking her dog Rosie, and writing. Listen to Rebecca talk about her career journey in cybersecurity, the importance of mentorship, and how women can break into non-traditional career fields. As part of an Aquinas College class on preparing for life after college, students were paired with mentors from the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) across the street from the College. The course capstone project was a Generation Swap podcast interview exploring how generational differences can be a source of strength and growth.

What is OSHER LifeLong Learning Institute (OLLI) ? That will be our first question to ask Robbin Davis (Director of OLLI) from OSU … on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour Airing this Saturday 9/10/22 at 9:05AM on The NEW 96.9FM “Talk Radio” The Eagle ! OLLI is offered by OSU! Our Second and Third questions will be … Who can Join OLLI and what is OLLI's benefits to you? In part OLLI is a program though OSU offered in OKC as well as other counties in Oklahoma that will help the 50-Plus either furthering your Education or Improve Skill Sets or take a class on something you've always been interested in! The cost is virtually extremely inexpensive or free! It's like going back to college but you don't have to pay the high cost of tuition and you can pick out any class or classes you want! Listen in tomorrow to all the choices you have through OLLI offered by OSU on the OSJ / Radio Hour ! Robbin Davis A native Oklahoman, Robbin Davis has spent most of her career serving the public. Previous to joining OLLI as the Director, Robbin worked at the Oklahoma Historical Society for 14 years in a variety of capacities. Robbin is a graduate of Oklahoma City University and Oklahoma State University. Robbin and her daughter love to travel and hunt for treasure at thrift stores and estate sales. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ OLLI.okstate.edu Website link – okstate.edu Facebook links – https://www.facebook.com/olliosu Instagram – don't have Address – olli@okstate.edu(our office is on the OSU campus and not conducive to in-person visits.) Phone number – 405-744-5868, M-F, 8am-5pm

Diane Rock joins Greg and Dan to discuss OLLI's upcoming annual Trivia Night at Bradley University and this fall's programming schedule. The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Bradley University is a group of nearly 1,200 individuals, age 50+, who learn together. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Ian Borton, Communications Professor at Aquinas College, has embedded the Generation Swap project into his Interpersonal Communications class for students interested in intergenerational relationships. Listen to him discuss his thoughts on the benefits of the Swapmate relationships, the ‘gamification' of his syllabus, his recent travels in Greece, and a Dungeons and Dragons summer camp he created. Dr. Borton has decades of experience as a conflict mediator, working for the Transforming Conflicted Communities Project, The Dispute Resolution Center of West Michigan, Kent County small claims courts, and other venues. His most recent book is “Creating Restorative Justice” (Lexington Press). His research has also been published in Conflict Resolution Quarterly, The International Journal of Conflict Management, and Negotiation and Conflict Management Research. In recent years his research focus has moved from interpersonal conflict to games and gamification. He currently runs the blog “Dungeon Theory” in which he writes about the connections between social scientific theories and D&D. As part of an Aquinas College class on preparing for life after college, students were paired with mentors from the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) across the street from the College. The course capstone project was a Generation Swap podcast interview exploring how generational differences can be a source of strength and growth.

Dave Kampfschulte has had a varied career in education, teaching in public schools and as an instructor for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Aquinas College. He is the Director of Amazing Circles Workshops. As an avid pickleball player, beating the younger players makes his day! Diana Rockstad is currently a junior at Aquinas College studying Psychology, with a concentration in counseling and development and a minor in Communication. She aspires to become a psychologist and a researcher to facilitate the amelioration of individuals' mental and physical health. In her free time, Diana enjoys spending time with family and friends, going on walks, and drawing. As part of an Aquinas College class on preparing for life after college, students were paired with mentors from the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) across the street from the College. The course capstone project was a Generation Swap podcast interview exploring how generational differences can be a source of strength and growth.

Ann Zoellner is a retired educator who has redesigned her life. She volunteers her time within the Grand Rapids community, including at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Aquinas College, Artists Creating Together (ACT], Ronald McDonald House of West Michigan, and Grand Rapids Art Museum. She loves to travel and is always seeking a new adventure. One of her greatest adventures has been mentoring Aquinas students. Hannah Morey is an Aquinas College student double majoring in Communication and Theatre for Social Change. She greatly enjoys the art of human connection. In her free time, she likes volunteering for the Salvation Army, exploring new opportunities, and getting out of her comfort zone. She is a self-described dreamer, wanderer, and an explorer aided by her endless curiosity. As part of an Aquinas College class on preparing for life after college, students were paired with mentors from the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) across the street from the College. The course capstone project was a Generation Swap podcast interview exploring how generational differences can be a source of strength and growth.

It's time for our annual series of a collection of voices. Listen to this edition of Generation Swap, in which an Aquinas College Student and Osher Life Long Institute mentor speak on their experiences of getting to know one another and the different views they have of their world. Paul Farr is a retired gastroenterologist who practiced at Saint Mary's Hospital in Grand Rapids and who loves continued learning at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Aquinas College. He enjoys golf, travel, and mentoring young people at both Aquinas College and at Grand Valley State University. Eliza Brown will be a senior next fall at Aquinas College majoring in Developmental Psychology with a Communication minor. She works part-time with Campus Ministry and at the Advantage Center, but a majority of her time is on the basketball team. She enjoys playing the sport and loves a good iced vanilla latte!

For many years, Tricia has been a mainstay at North Carolina State University. A lifelong learner herself, she now serves as the director of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at NC State. Under her leadership, with a small, dedicated team and an army of committed volunteers, OLLI has flourished and expanded its offerings and even managed to find a path forward in the midst of a protracted, virulent pandemic. With course offerings as diverse as an exploration of world wars, music, literature, theater and tarot card readings,  OLLI is an inestimable resource for a close knit community of folks age 50 and older. On this episode, Tricia shares with us more insights into the structure and character of OLLI at NC State.Have comments or questions for us? Interested in sharing your story on Aging Well? Please send your information and questions to Hugh via email at willowwaycreations@gmail.com or through any of our social media links on our website, findingbeautyinthegray.com. We'd love to hear from you and appreciate your feedback. Leaving feedback on your podcast host site (Apple, Spotify, etc.) is the single most important and effective way for us to stay viable and to continue to bring you great stories and helpful resources.  And if you are enjoying the show and getting value from our topics and guests, we would  most welcome your financial support. Producing a quality resource does require appreciable financial investment. Thank you! Support the show

In episode 126 of Berkeley Talks, evolutionary biologist Erica Bree Rosenblum, a professor in UC Berkeley's Department of Environmental Science, Policy and Management, tells a story about when she held a little frog — the last known member of its species — in her hand as it died. "I am a scientist who studies extinction," says Rosenblum. "I am a scientist who thinks about biodiversity and interconnectedness every single day ... but the difference between thinking about it and feeling a life slipping away in my hand and knowing that it was the last of an entire branch of the biodiversity on our planet was emotionally impactful in a way that I never could have expected." In that moment, she says, she woke up to how hard it is to feel interconnectedness for students in society, even if we know it to be true. In this talk, Rosenblum explores why we keep this feeling of connection at arm's length and how we can begin to build it back into our lives. This talk was given on Oct. 8 and was sponsored by UC Berkeley's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI). Listen to the episode and read a transcript on Berkeley News. (Photo by Eric Sonstroem via Flickr) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of Berkeley Talks, Bay Area labor lawyer Bill Sokol discusses the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act, signed into law by President Biden on March 11, 2021."What I want to talk about," began Sokol, "is what I think is an incredibly spectacular piece of legislation, perhaps the largest, deepest, broadest piece of social legislation since the New Deal. And certainly, since the LBJ Great Society more than half a century ago."During his May 12 talk, sponsored by UC Berkeley's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), Sokol outlined the ways the act builds a bridge towards economic recovery, invests in racial justice and addresses intergenerational inequities that have worsened in the wake of COVID-19.Listen to the episode and read a transcript on Berkeley News. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Francine Paolini recently retired from Aquinas College where she worked in the library. For many years she was part of a women's vocal group and performed Motown and other music. She enjoys yoga, reading, and spending time with her family. Katherine Steel is a recent graduate of Aquinas College, where she worked in radio and podcasting, including working on a podcast project with radio personality Kevin Matthews. She completed a marketing internship at the Highland Group, and is looking forward to starting her career. As part of an Aquinas College class on preparing for life after college, students were paired with mentors from the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) across the street from the College. The course capstone project was a Generation Swap podcast interview exploring how generational differences can be a source of strength and growth.

Last quarter, Nine Lives hosted an intergenerational storytelling event in collaboration with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) over zoom. It was here that we first heard Medill senior Joey Safchik's touching story about her friendship with Gabriella Karin, a holocaust survivor. Joey reflects on their time together, the lessons she's learned from Gabriella and the many intricate ways she has affected her life.

As the global pandemic stretches on and massive wildfires rage along the West Coast, many people are finding it hard — if not impossible — to get the restful sleep they need. But Allison Harvey, a professor of clinical psychology and director of the Golden Bear Sleep and Mood Research Clinic at UC Berkeley, says although anxiety can make it more difficult to sleep well, there are evidence-based treatments that can help. "I think as humans, at this point, we either have too many people in our lives and in our faces, or we're lonely and we're maybe feeling that as we go off to sleep," said Harvey, of life during the pandemic. "We need to go to safe burrows and nests in order to sleep. So, things that are comforting really make a difference to us."On Aug. 7, Harvey gave a talk, sponsored by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), about how changing certain behaviors — when and how we wake up and go to bed, for instance — can allow us to experience the sleep rhythms we naturally have.Listen and read a transcript on Berkeley News. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

54: Building a Leadership Gift Culture at Your Nonprofit Organization (Chris McLeod) SUMMARYHow do you assure your nonprofit is in a position to receive Leadership Gifts? Many nonprofit organizations dream of that type transformational donor investment, but fail to put themselves in a good position to receive one. Chris McLeod knows all about that challenge, and helped co-found the Institute for Philanthropic Leadership - and its signature program called Leadership Gift School – to help organizations better articulate their case for leadership giving. Chris and I had a great conversation about LGS on episode #54 of the Path Podcast, and also discussed the work she’s done over her 25-year nonprofit career in planned giving and in other fundraising settings. Chris was also willing to open up about her battle with cancer and the career choices she’s made as a result of personal and professional challenges. ABOUT CHRISChris is the Director of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Duke University and her professional experience is wide-ranging prior to OLLI. It includes working as a Congressional Affairs Officer for the Office of Congressional Affairs with the Federal Emergency Management Agency; as Director of Corporate and Foundation Development for the Kenan-Flagler Business School at UNC-Chapel Hill; as Director of Fund Development and Planned Giving for the Carolinas HealthCare Foundation; as Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations for UNC-Charlotte; as Executive Director for The Greater Charlotte Cultural Trust of the Foundation For The Carolinas; and as founder and president of Giving Matters, Inc. (a consulting firm focused upon providing philanthropic counsel). In 2008, Chris was part of a group of philanthropy leaders in Charlotte who were inspired to develop a program to help educate nonprofit leaders about how to cultivate individuals for major gifts; this effort resulted in the creation of the Institute for Philanthropic Leadership and its inaugural program, the Leadership Gift School. Chris earned her bachelor’s degree in political science with honors from Wheaton College and a J.D. from American University. Following her graduation from American, she was admitted to the Maryland Bar. She has also completed the Bridges Program for Academic Leadership (Chapel Hill) and the Innovation Institute of the Transformational Leadership Program (McColl Center for Visual Arts). EPISODE TOPICS & RESOURCESRegister for IPL’s New Development Professionals or Leadership Gift School ProgramsApply for PMA’s Mastermind ProgramHenri Nouwen’s book A Spirituality of FundraisingOsha Davidson’s book The Best of EnemiesBruce Feiler’s book Life is in the Transitions: Mastering Change at Any Age

"All waste is global," said Kate O'Neill, a professor in the the Department of Environmental Science, Policy and Management at UC Berkeley, at a campus event in February. "What we throw away has value. What we throw away often travels the globe. And that's not just the things we know about like electronic wastes, but also plastics... and things like cars, used cars, secondhand cars, clothes, bikes — even discarded food — will actually travel to some other countries, someplace where it may or may not be used..."O'Neill, author of the 2019 book Waste, gave a Feb. 5 lecture, sponsored by Berkeley’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), about how the things we throw away go through entire lifecycles after we toss them. And she discusses how China's 2017 decision to stop importing paper and plastic scrap in the condition it had been has disrupted the global waste economy and changed how communities around the world recycle.Read a transcript and listen on Berkeley News. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Barbara Rose Brooker, 83-year-old author, teacher and performer, will talk about her personal experiences with ageism in the Hollywood industry, our anti-age culture and how to promote a generation where age doesn't count. She will sign copies of her new novel, Love, Sometimes. Join us for this fabulous evening. Brooker, a native San Francisco author of 13 books, is the founder of the first Age March in history. Her new best-selling novel, Love, Sometimes, is about risk, ageism in Hollywood and controversial love and is being made into a TV series, which will air in 2021. Brooker has been on “The Today Show,” Andy Cohen, Sharon Osbourne, and many other local and national shows. She teaches writing to adults over 50 and up at San Francisco State's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI). She is at work on a new book about aging and love and staying on the path of your dreams at any age. MLF Organizer: Denise Michaud MLF: Grownups Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SPEAKERS Barbara Rose Brooker Instructor, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at San Francisco State University; Founder, Age March; Author, Love, Sometimes This program was recorded in front of a live audience at The Commonwealth Club of California in San Francisco on February 19th, 2020.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 23, 2019) – Experts advise that one of the best ways to stay young at heart is to remain curious about the world around you, to keep learning new things. The University of Kentucky’s commitment to this concept is demonstrated by its Office of Lifelong Learning, under the very capable direction of Diana Lockridge. Thanks to a program envisioned by former UK president Herman Donovan back in the 1950’s and formally begun in 1964, well over 1,000 Kentuckians age 50 and over now take classes, attend special programs, paint, sing, dance and more. The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UK and the Donovan Fellows give credence to their adopted motto, “Where Curiosity Never Retires.”  On this week’s episode of “Behind the Blue,” UKPR’s Carl Nathe visits with Lockridge about the dynamic educational and enrichment opportunities offered to older adults through the university. Behind the Blue is available on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher and Spotify. Transcripts are available for download from the host page here. Become a subscriber to receive new episodes of “Behind the Blue” each week. UK’s latest medical breakthroughs, research, artists and writers will be featured, along with the most important news impacting the university. For questions or comments about this or any other episode of “Behind the Blue, “ email BehindTheBlue@uky.edu or tweet your question with #BehindTheBlue.

Climate change is a pressing and urgent global issue and a challenge that needs planet- and human-focused solutions. The state has signed into law numerous policies designed to reduce greenhouse gas emission from buildings, industrial processes, vehicles, agricultural and solid waste management, electric power and fossil fuel production and freight transport. Those policies are continuously evolving to reflect change in technology, markets and public opinion. UC Berkeley and the UC system have pledged to be carbon neutral from building and fleet energy use by 2025, and from transportation and other sources by 2050.Kira Stoll, the director of sustainability at UC Berkeley, and David Wooley, a visiting professor at UC Berkeley's Goldman School of Public Policy and executive director of the Center for Environmental Public Policy, gave a talk on May 1, 2019, about what is underway in green building, energy efficiency, clean electricity, resource management and behavior-based programs, and how these can help meet these ambitious but achievable goals.This lecture is part of a series of talks sponsored by UC Berkeley’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI).Listen and read a transcript on Berkeley News. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The last eight years have seen a revolution in approved cancer treatments, based on the development of medicines that arouse our immune systems to attack and eliminate our own cancer cells. These breakthroughs in immunotherapy of cancer were based on a deep understanding of the immune system itself, coupled with the first direct evidence that immune responses that attack human cancers occur naturally, albeit weakly. The treatments amplify natural immune responses against cancer, and are effective in some types of cancer, leading to cures in many patients. They are less effective or not effective in many other types of cancer. The success has galvanized major new efforts by researchers and drug companies alike to develop complementary and more broadly effective medications to treat other types of cancer.David Raulet, a professor in the Department of Molecular and Cell Biology, gave a lecture on April 10, 2019, about the revolution of cancer immunology. In this talk, Raulet describes how these medicines work, their current limitations and the prospects for novel and more effective immunotherapy approaches, including those based on research in the his laboratory.This lecture is part of a series of talks sponsored by UC Berkeley’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI).Read a transcript on Berkeley News. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How are individuals and groups racially classified? What are the meanings attached to different racial categories? And what impact do these categories have on a range of policies and practices? Taking the U.S. Census as a site of racial classification, Michael Omi, a professor of ethnic studies at UC Berkeley, examines the shifting state definitions of race and how individuals and groups assert, embrace, reject and negotiate different racial categories and identities.Michael Omi is co-author, along with Howard Winant, of Racial Formation in the United States (3rd edition, 2015), a groundbreaking work that transformed how we understand the social and historical forces that give race its changing meaning over time and place. At UC Berkeley, Omi serves as the associate director of the Haas Institute for a Fair and Inclusive Society, is a core faculty member in the Department of Ethnic Studies and is an affiliated faculty member of sociology and gender and women’s studies. Omi is also a recipient of UC Berkeley’s Distinguished Teaching Award, an honor bestowed on only 240 Berkeley faculty members since its inception in 1959. This lecture, given on Feb. 20, 2019, was part of a series of talks sponsored by UC Berkeley’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI).Listen and read the transcript on Berkeley News. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Berkeley Law Professor Catherine Fisk, author of Writing for Hire: Unions, Hollywood, and Madison Avenue (2016), gave a lecture on Feb. 13, 2019, that examines some of the recent radical changes in the law of the workplace in California and nationwide. She discusses how the transformation of work through the gig economy and through the decline of union presents unprecedented challenges for regulating work for the common good, but how it also presents opportunities for a fresh start.This lecture was part of a series of talks sponsored by UC Berkeley’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI).Catherine Fisk is the Barbara Nachtrieb Armstrong Professor of Law at Berkeley. She teaches and writes on the law of the workplace, on the legal profession, and on free speech and freedom of association. Her most recent book is Writing for Hire: Unions, Hollywood, and Madison Avenue (2016) and her next book will be on labor protest and labor lawyers in the mid-20th century.Listen and read the transcript on Berkeley News. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Richard Rothstein, a fellow of the Haas Institute at UC Berkeley and author of The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How our Government Segregated America, gave a lecture on Feb. 6, 2019, about the forgotten history of how federal, state and local policy segregated metropolitan areas nationwide, creating racially homogenous neighborhoods in patterns that violate the Constitution and require remediation. This lecture was part of a series of talks sponsored by UC Berkeley’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI).Rothstein is a distinguished fellow of the Economic Policy Institute and a senior fellow, emeritus, at the Thurgood Marshall Institute of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund and of the Haas Institute at UC Berkeley. He is also the author of Grading Education: Getting Accountability Right (2008) and Class and Schools: Using Social, Economic and Educational Reform to Close the Black-White Achievement Gap (2004).Listen on Berkeley News.See all Berkeley Talks.(Photo via Wikimedia Commons) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Aimee Davis began her role as director of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at San Diego State University in October 2015. She has been working as a director for SDSU for three years in the College of Extended Studies after having worked for San Diego Hospice for 9 years as a volunteer coordinator and program manager. Aimee is passionate about providing meaningful experiences through lifelong learning to students 50 and better. Through OLLI at SDSU's vibrant and diverse learning community, Aimee works to provide about 125 new course offerings every year – from art history and music to politics and religion – there is always something new to learn! This is learning for the sake of learning and is strictly for fun… OLLI courses are very reasonably priced and membership is only $30 per semester for new members and $25 per semester for renewing members. Membership is not required, but there are some good benefits to having one. * Early registration the following semester (so you get to register before everyone else and get first dibs on seats for the most popular courses that tend to sell out quickly) * Exclusive access to book clubs * Plus the cost of the membership goes towards all courses, lectures, and edventures. What are edventures? These are various offsite learning events including things like a Culture and cuisine series or The Old Globe – Sense and Sensibility. Yes, at OLLI there is always something new to learn. However, it's more than learning. You can also volunteer. There are various committees people volunteer for. This includes the “curriculum and instructor community where volunteers give feed back and on courses and instructors. There are also opportunities to help with events and marketing. Aimee says the classes build learning, connections and friendships! What do you think people should know BEFORE they retire? If you haven't already, learn to say no! Once people find out you're retiring they start to ask for your help with all sorts of things.  It's easy to get pulled in a lot of different directions. Here at OLLI we have lots different volunteer opportunities and our students have so much experience and talent to bring to the table. But I'm always careful to check-in with people and make sure they don't feel any pressure to help. What advice would you give to a retiree who feels stuck? Take time to learn about who you are as a person right now. What are you passionate about? What brings you joy and energy? Figure out what those things are and spend your time doing that. Contact information: 619-594-2863 * osher@mail.sdsu.edu * http://neverstoplearning.net/olli Get Today's Freebie, “Five Fabulous Reasons to never stop learning” at http://RockYourRetirement.com/Olli  (And it includes a FREE guest pass to OLLI)

Aimee Davis began her role as director of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at San Diego State University in October 2015. She has been working as a director for SDSU for three years in the College of Extended Studies after having worked for San Diego Hospice for 9 years as a volunteer coordinator and […] The post There is always something new to learn: Ep. 56 appeared first on Rock Your Retirement.

Sean Clark was just a young man when he realized that, being from a middle class home, no one was beating down his parents store to financially educate them or help them develop a game plan for success. With that reality in mind, and his college degree completed, Sean and his wife Annette set out to build a business that would “democratize” success… a “financial planning company for everybody”, regardless of means. From that idea came York Independents, the company Sean calls “the most unique shopping service you’ll ever find” because York Independents “not only does the analytical planning but then shops the marketplace to find clients better deals… then helps clients implement those plans”. According to Professor Clark, York Independent’s mission is to be the “hand-holding financial planners for the middle class “and the best part? YI’s planning services are done at the firm’s cost so they are absolutely free for clients. Here’s a little bit about Sean Clark.  Sean is currently CEO of York Independents Incorporated, and is a former Professor of Business and Finance at Yorktown Business Institute. Sean holds the following certifications: Brainbench Certified in Consumer Finance, Certified in Investment Strategy, Certified in Financial Industry Knowledge, and Certified in Real Estate Finance.  Sean is a member of the American Society for Quality, earning his Certified Quality Improvement Associate designation with them.  For over a decade, Sean has been licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Banking, the Pennsylvania Department of Insurance, and the National Mortgage Licensing System, and is FINRA Registered Representative (both federal and PA), and is a FINRA Registered Supervisor. Regarding his education, Sean likes to say he is a graduate of the “School of Hard Knocks”, but actually, Sean has earned an Associate of Arts, an Associate of Science, an Associate of Engineering, a Bachelor of Science (all from Penn State), and he is currently an Masters Candidate at American Public University. Sean is a member of many clubs, including Mensa International, Intertel, Rotary International (where he serves as a District Committee Chair), the York Chamber of Commerce (where he serves as an Ambassador), and the York Jaycees. A sought-after lecturer, Sean has guest lectured for the York County Congressional Delegation, the York County Library System, York College of Pennsylvania (YCP), Penn State University (PSU), the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry, York Women’s Show, Eastern York High School, Christian School of York, Southeastern School District, and Fourth United Methodist Church in York. Sean can be reached by email at sclark@yifinancial.com or by phone at 717-324-6147.   Steven has established TheTradersPlan.com as a distinctively unique ETF & Growth stock newsletter that focuses on trends in the market indices. Being a former Financial Advisor at a large broker dealer (and watching portfolios crash in 2008) forced Steven to create a Simple, Powerful Market Timing Strategy That Consistently Outperforms the Market Indicies that anyone can follow. To watch a free training webinar where Steven shares with you the secrets to his easy to follow ETF trading system simply go to TheTradersPlan.com On the Podcast Steven brings together trading systems experts, Professional Traders, and financial authorities to share with you how they help their clients make profitable trades and you can too.  

Chancellor Wise announced on December 18, 2012 that the Bernard Osher Foundation has awarded a $1 Million endowment to the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at the University of Illinois.