UWM Osher Spring 2013 Catalog

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Membership Information .......................................................... 4How to Participate / Registration Information ........................... 5Program Committee ................................................................. 6Travel the World with UWM and Osher ...................................... 7Short Courses ..................................................................... 8-21Osher Lecture Series ....................................................... 22-23Go Explore ........................................................................ 24-27Special Interest Groups ..................................................... 28-29Location and Parking Information ..................................... 30-31At-A-Glance ...................................................................... 32-33Upcoming Events .................................................................... 34Registration Form .................................................................. 35

Upcoming ToursA Week of Learning 2013: American Indians of the Great Plains ........................................ 7

Short CoursesIslam: Religion and Way of Life (DVD Course) ........................... 8Potpourri I ............................................................................ 8-9Living With Optimism in a Chaotic World ................................ 10Oceanography IV .................................................................... 10Italian Food Culture: A Historical Glance ................................. 11Poetry: The What, the Why and the How ................................. 11World War II: A Military and Social History (DVD Course) ......... 12The Life and Work of Mark Twain (DVD Course) ...................... 12Three Gifted Women, Pt. ll ...................................................... 12Potpourri II ........................................................................ 13-14Taking the Scare Out of Medicare .......................................... 14Exploring the World of Religion ............................................... 15Practical Philosophy ............................................................... 15Adventures in History: Life in America in the 1920's ............... 16Jane Austen's “Mansfield Park” .............................................. 16How Do Robots Think? ........................................................... 17Potpourri III ....................................................................... 17-18Broadcasting's First Decade: 1920-29 ................................... 19Bogart Films .......................................................................... 19Italians Before Italy: Politics in the City States of Italy (DVD Course) ....................... 20Renaissance Art and Architecture ........................................... 20“King Lear,” A Powerful 1605-Modernist Tragedy with Two Tragic Plots ................................................ 21

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Osher Lecture Series Murder in Wauwatosa: The Mysterious Death of Buddy Schumacher ......................... 22Jesus in Art ............................................................................22A Half-Century of Paradox, America 1900-1945 ..................... 23

Go ExploreLunch at MATC’s Cuisine Restaurant and Tour of MPTV Studios ...................................................... 24David Barnett Gallery: Wisconsin’s Premiere Art Gallery ......... 24Buddy Squirrel Premium Nuts and Chocolate: The Most Taste-Tempting Tour Ever ....................................... 25Clock Shadow Creamery and Building: Milwaukee’s Original Cheese Factory ..................................... 25Buddhist Temples of Milwaukee: Insights and Enlightenment .................................................... 26The Artistry of Conrad Schmitt Studios ................................... 26A Visit to Off the Wall Theatre: “The Kiss of the Spider Woman” ............................................ 27The Islamic Society of Milwaukee: Understanding the Muslim Experience ................................... 27

Special Interest GroupsBook Group, Earth Wisdom, French, German Conversation, Gold Star Mysteries ............................................................... 28History, Italian, Spanish, Spanish Conversation, Thai, Writing .......................................................................... 29

Upcoming EventsSpring Reception & In-Person Registration ............................. 34Dean’s Distinguished Lecture Series ...................................... 342013 Spring Writers Festival .................................................. 34Third Annual SCE Photography Contest .................................. 34


BECOMING AN OSHER MEMBER

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is a membership organization for adults 50 and over who understand that quality of life is enhanced through learning. You need not be an alumnus/alumna of UWM in order to join. Osher is the perfectway to expand your knowledge while joining more than 900 like-minded, active,older adults.

Osher Member Benefits

• Attend short courses taught by UWM faculty, Osher members and other notedexperts that explore a variety of thought-provoking topics

• Participate in "Go Explore" excursions to some of the most interesting places in the community

• Enroll in peer-directed Special Interest Groups focused on a variety of subjects

• Socialize with others who love learning

• Enjoy the bi-monthly newsletter highlighting future activities and events of interest

• Obtain a complimentary library card for the UWM Golda Meir Library

• Receive a membership directory

Become a MemberYou must be a member of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UWM to registerfor programs. If you have not joined Osher or renewed your membership, you maydo so by including the membership fee with the registration form on page 35 orvisit our website sce-osher.uwm.edu to renew/join. To verify your membershipstatus, call the Osher office at 414-227-3321.

Annual membership is $40 per person. For couples or individuals living at thesame address and requesting only one copy of mailed information, dues are $35 per person (A couple constitutes as two people living in the same household,whether married, siblings or partners).


HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN SHORT COURSES,OSHER LECTURE SERIES AND GO EXPLORE

RegistrationOnce you’ve joined Osher, registration is required for Short Course, Osher LectureSeries and Go Explore program participation. You can register for any course orprogram up to one week before the start date. However, classes fill up quickly,so we encourage you to register early.

Registration Options1.) In-person regIstratIon

Tuesday, January 29, 20132:30-4pmUWM School of Continuing Education161 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee on the 7th floor conference center.

Have a relaxing registration session, and enjoy conversation andrefreshments. Free parking is available for Osher members at the Shops of Grand Avenue parking structure. See page 30 for details.

2.) onlIne sce-registration.uwm.edu

3.) BY pHoneCall the School of Continuing Education (SCE) registration at 414-227-3200 and use a credit card.

4.) MaIl In Your regIstratIon Noncredit Registration, UW-Milwaukee, Drawer No. 491, Milwaukee, WI 53293-0491Make checks payable to UWM.

Cancellation/Refunds*A full refund is issued to program participants if the School of ContinuingEducation cancels a program for any reason. Participant withdrawals made at leasttwo weeks (14 days) prior to the start of a program can receive a 100% refund.When a participant withdraws less than two weeks prior to the program start,participants may have their fees transferred one time to any currently availableprogram, otherwise participants will receive a refund minus a 20% administrativefee. For programs with a fee of $35 or less, no refund will be given, if a participantwithdraws within two weeks of the start date.

*This policy does not apply to Travel programs or to College for Kids/Teens which have a no refund policy.

For questions, please call Kim Beck at 414-227-3321


PROGRAM COMMITTEE

Special thanks to the Program Committee members whoput together the Fall course offerings.

John Angelos ...................................................... 414-475-1487Elaine Burns ........................................................ 414-963-9657Geri Halaska ........................................................ 414-476-7216Ruth Krossin..........................................................414-764-4822Ruth Kurensky (Chair) .......................................... 414-961-0427Ethel Lieberthal ................................................... 414-352-1171Darlene Roberts .................................................. 414-962-7039Howard Roth ....................................................... 414-289-0838Mike Sadowski .................................................... 414-529-0357Marcia Scherrer .................................................. 414-423-8212Sarah Wilson ....................................................... 414-339-9001

Visit the Osher website at sce-osher.uwm.edu

TRAVEL THE WORLD WITH UWM AND OSHER

Upcoming Tours

A Week of Learning 2013: American Indians of the Great PlainsJoin us for Osher’s fourth annual Week of Learning. This year we journey on an in-depth exploration of the Great Plains American Indians of Montana, Wyomingand South Dakota. Learn firsthand of this difficult, often tragic, but important storyof our country’s first inhabitants. Each day tour significant historical locationsincluding Wounded Knee and Little Big Horn; visit noted museums such as theJourney Museum, the Red Cloud Heritage Center and the Crazy Horse MemorialEducation and Cultural Center; and explore ancient spiritual sites including theDevil’s Tower, the Badlands and the Big Horn Medicine Wheel. Meet tribal leadersfrom the Crow and Pine Ridge reservations. Price includes round-trip airfare,private motor coach, all admissions, six nights lodging, breakfast and lunch eachday as well as welcome and farewell dinners.

PresenterKim Beck is the executive director of Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UWM and director of Arts, Humanities and Science in the UWM School of ContinuingEducation, which includes College for Kids/Teens, the Lake Sturgeon Bowl, and alarge variety of noncredit adult personal enrichment programs. He holds a B.A. inphilosophy from Saint John's University, Minnesota; an M.A. in humanities from theUniversity of Wisconsin-Oshkosh; and an M.A. in theater and drama from theUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison. Kim was recently elected as a Trustee for theVillage of Thiensville. He has led a number of programs that focus on world religions.

Sunday, May 5-Saturday, May 11Fee: $1250 osher member double occupancy

$1400 non-member double occupancy$1550 osher member single occupancy$1700 non-member single occupancy

Program No. 8119-2809

The Best of Broadway 2013: New York City Theatre TourNovember 2013

Osher at the Helm: The Florida Keys Aboard the Denis Sullivan

January 2014

Want more information? Please contact Kim Beck, executive director of OsherLifelong Learning Institute at 414-227-3321 or [email protected].



SHORT COURSES

Islam: Religion and Way of Life (DVD Course)How familiar are you with the world's second largest and fastest-growing religion?This course helps you better understand Islam's role as both a religion and a wayof life, and its deep impact on world affairs both historically and today. Learn whatMuslims believe, and also how their beliefs are carried out privately and publicly asindividuals as well as members of a larger community. Topics include the Quran,the Five Pillars, the Prophet Muhammad, Islamic law, the role of women andIslam’s relation to the West.

PresenterKim Beck is the executive director of Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UWMand director of Arts, Humanities and Science in the UWM School of ContinuingEducation, which includes College for Kids/Teens, the Lake Sturgeon Bowl, and alarge variety of noncredit adult personal enrichment programs. He holds a B.A. inphilosophy from Saint John's University, Minnesota; an M.A. in humanities from theUniversity of Wisconsin-Oshkosh; and an M.A. in theater and drama from theUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison. Kim was recently elected as a Trustee for theVillage of Thiensville. He has led a number of programs that focus on world religions.

6 Thursdays: Jan. 31, Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28, Mar. 7, 1-3pmLocation: UWM School of Continuing Education, 161 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee Fee: $20Program No. SPRI:02

Potpourri IEach week, discover a different speaker and enjoy a different topic. Presenters arelisted in order of their presentation.

5 Mondays: Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25, Mar. 4, 10-11:15amLocation: UWM Hefter Conference Center, 3271 N. Lake Drive, Milwaukee Fee: $15Program No. SPRI:04

PresentersPatrick Lafferty “Creative...The Noun (Not the Adjective)” This presentationprovides an in-depth look at the creative process that occurs inside an advertisingagency. By day, Patrick S. Lafferty writes ad copy. By night, he writes fiction: from100-word flash fiction pieces to 100,000-word novels. Patrick received hisbachelor's degree in commercial design from the University of Dayton and hismaster's degree in advertising copywriting from Marquette University. He is amember of the Wisconsin Regional Writers’ Association, the Milwaukee Writer’sCircle and the Milwaukee Writer’s Workshop. His most recent work, “AnnoDomina,” is a religious suspense novel that's been described as a “gripping page-turner will keep you engaged until the very last sentence.”

Kathy Johnson “Secular Humanism: An Alternate World View” This sessionprovides participants with information about nontheistic world views in generaland in secular humanism in particular, including definitions and descriptions ofvarious nontheistic world views, the history of these views and the resources forobtaining more information. Kathy Johnson earned her B.S.N. from UWM and is a retired registered nurse with special interests in home health and hospice,including telephone follow-up and education for people with congestive heartfailure. She is a member of the American Humanist Association.

Mitch Teich “Behind the Scenes at a Public Radio Talk Show” Calling on morethan 20 years in radio, Mitch provides insights into how a public radio talk showcomes together, discusses some of the more interesting interviews and storieshe's covered, and shares his one corner of radio history, from the days of DX-ing(listening to far-away AM radio stations), to the realities of small-town radio, toproducing compelling feature stories and interviews. Mitch Teich has beenexecutive producer of "Lake Effect" at WUWM Milwaukee Public Radio since theshow's inception in 2006. As co-host of the program, he's conducted thousands ofinterviews with local and national newsmakers, authors, scientists, musicians andother noteworthy people. His feature stories have been heard on national programssuch as NPR's “Morning Edition,” “All Things Considered,” and “Only a Game.”

Steve Basson “A Day in the Life of an Orchestral Musician” Stephen Basson willdiscuss the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra’s history and give insight into what itwas like to be a musician in a top tier orchestra. Stephen Basson was the principalbassoonist for the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra for more than 30 years. He hasbeen an advocate for the MSO and classical music for many years, sharing his loveof music with others through classes he continues to host in his retirement.

John Roach “Horicon Marsh and Other Images” John Roach shares his full timepassion for photography in discussing images he took during Osher’s Go Explore to Horicon Marsh, as well as images of Milwaukee. When he is not taking pictures,he enjoys traveling and writing. He is a retired hospital director.



Living With Optimism in a Chaotic WorldOptimistic people see the world with eyes of hope. No matter how awful the worldaround them is, they see beauty and goodness arising from the chaos. In thisthree-session course, Dale Olen helps us strengthen our optimistic vision as heshows us many positive activities, events and projects happening here andworldwide. There is reason to feel hope for the future of Earth and the next sevengenerations of people, plants and animals. By the end of this course, Dale hopeswe will agree with him that humans can eventually live with one another and withEarth in harmony and peace.

PresenterDr. Dale Olen is a social/ecological psychologist studying the Earth-humanrelationship and how the human species can live in harmony with planet Earth.Since retiring in 2003, he has been active in environmental groups working mostlyon water issues. He directs SWAN (Senior Water Advocates Network) and writes anEarth-human blog as well as an Earth Wisdom website.

3 Tuesdays: Feb 5, 12, 19, 9-10:15amLocation: UWM Hefter Conference Center, 3271 N. Lake Drive, Milwaukee Fee: $15Program No. SPRI:06

Oceanography IVExplore the wonders of waves and tides. Though this course is a continuation of“Oceanography III,” enrollment in the previous course is not required.

Presenter Dr. Keith Sverdrup has been a professor of geophysics at UWM for 29 years. Hisprimary teaching interest is oceanography. He received his Ph.D. from the ScrippsInstitution of Oceanography at the University of California-San Diego. He is theprimary author of three different oceanography textbooks.

3 Wednesdays: Feb. 6, (skip 13), 20, 27, 10-11:15amLocation: UWM Hefter Conference Center, 3271 N. Lake Drive, Milwaukee Fee: $15Program No. SPRI:08

Italian Food Culture: A Historical GlanceInvestigate the history of Italian eating traditions that unite the practices of the Italian regions as well as those customs that have distinguished regionaldifferences from the Etruscan and Roman times to the present. Key concepts suchas the production and consumption of food, as well as its significance as a survivaland cultural element will be discussed in order to understand notions of national,regional, class and individual identities. The course concludes with lunch after thelast class at Carini’s, a local Italian restaurant. Registrants will be contacted prior tothe start of the course for their menu selections.

PresenterSimonetta Milli Konewko is assistant professor in the Department of French,Italian, and Comparative Literature at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. Hercurrent research interests include: twentieth century Italian literature and film,Holocaust studies, theories of emotions, and food studies. Her articles haveappeared in “Forum Italicum,” “Rivista di Studi Italiani,” and “Holocaust andModernity.” She has presented her work at international conferences in Europe as well as in the USA.

2 Thursdays: Feb. 7, 14, 11:30am-12:45pmLocation: UWM Hefter Conference Center, 3271 N. Lake Drive, Milwaukee Fee: $30 (Lunch included)Program No. SPRI:10

Poetry: The What, the Why and the HowOur first engagement with a poem usually concerns the what and the whyquestions: what is the poet's subject, and why has he/she chosen to write about it-topic and theme. But beyond the what and why is the how question. How doesthe poet use poetical structures and techniques, words, images and metaphors tomanifest his/her intent? Closer examination of these devices adds immeasurableintellectual and emotional depth to our response to the poem, in the same way thatknowing musical notation and structures broadens one's understanding of music.

PresenterJohn Angelos has lectured on literature at Whitefish Bay High School, UWMSchool of Continuing Education, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UWM and the Milwaukee Shakespeare Company. Due to its popularity during the Fall 2012semester, this course is being offered a second time. This session is not acontinuation of the previous one; it will cover the same material as before.

4 Tuesdays: Feb 12, 19, 26, Mar. 5, 1:30-2:45pmLocation: UWM Hefter Conference Center, 3271 N. Lake Drive, Milwaukee Fee: $15Program No. SPRI:12



World War II: A Military and Social History (DVD Course)Examine one of the greatest conflicts in human history, militarily and historically.No continent or ocean was unaffected by this event.

PresenterMichael Sadowski is a retired salesperson from a local international manufacturingcompany. He has a long standing interest is history and associated subjects.

5 Thursdays: Feb. 21, 28, Mar. 7, 14, 21, 10-11:15amLocation: UWM School of Continuing Education, 161 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee Fee: $15Program No. SPRI:14

The Life and Work of Mark Twain (DVD Course)Explore Mark Twain as both one of America's classic authors and as an almostmythical presence in our cultural life as a nation.

PresenterMichael Sadowski is a retired salesman from a local international manufacturingcompany. He has a long standing interest in history and associated subjects.

6 Thursdays: Feb. 21, 28, Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28, 11:30am-12:45pmLocation: UWM School of Continuing Education, 161 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee Fee: $20Program No. SPRI: 16

Three Gifted Women, Pt. IIExplore the poems of Mary Oliver, the novel, “Housekeeping” by MarilynneRobinson, and Annie Dillard's “Holy the Firm.” This course is a continuation of acourse taught a couple of years prior with fresh material. Three of the best writersof our time!

PresenterJerry Pierre has taught many popular literature courses. He is a retired Englishteacher who enjoys golfing and canoeing.

6 Wednesdays: Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27, Apr. 3, (skip 10), 17, 10-11:15amLocation: UWM Hefter Conference Center, 3271 N. Lake Drive, Milwaukee Fee: $20Program No. SPRI:20

Potpourri IIEach week, discover a different speaker and enjoy a different topic. Presenters arelisted in order of their presentation.

5 Mondays: Mar. 11, 18, Apr. 1, 8, 15, 10-11:15amLocation: UWM Hefter Conference Center, 3271 N. Lake Drive, Milwaukee Fee: $15Program No. SPRI:21

PresentersNancy Burns "Vision Health International" Learn about the difference that VisionHealth International has made in the lives of the people it has served and thosethat assist the organization. Nancy Burns has been a public health nurse with theCity of Milwaukee Health Department for more than 20 years. She serves on theboard of Vision Health International and has worked with the organization for 25 years in a variety of ways, including the coordinating and leading of volunteer projects.

Gail Epping Overholt "Wherever You Live, Whoever You Are, Wetlands Affect YourLife!" Understand the importance of wetlands--their community, their residentsand their value to us all. Learn about their challenges and their place in Wisconsinhistory. Gail has been with the UW-Extension as a natural resources educator in southeastern Wisconsin since 2006. Her expertise includes water resources,forestry, citizen engagement and citizen-based monitoring programs, as well as the facilitation, evaluation, design and delivery of natural resources outreachprograms and materials.

Corey Zetts “Milwaukee’s Menomonee Valley” This session provides a briefoverview of the Menomonee Valley, from settlement to near abandonment to itsemergence as a leader in sustainable development and a model for communitiesaround the country. Corey Zetts is the associate director of Menomonee ValleyPartners, a public-private partnership established in 1999 to spearhead therevitalization of Milwaukee's Menomonee Valley. She has worked for MenomoneeValley Partners for seven years, and in that time has worked to recruit newbusinesses, build new infrastructure, develop the Hank Aaron State Trail and open a branch of the Urban Ecology Center.

Mark Verhagen “‘Rain Forests’ in Our Backyard” Most people are not aware thatour oak savannas were at one time found throughout most of southern Wisconsin.Today, oak savanna and related natural communities are as rare as some types ofrain forest. Mark Verhangen’s talk starts with a brief history of Wisconsin's hiddennature and where it all went. Mark brings 20 years of experience in the field ofnatural areas management and has a B.S. in wildlife ecology from UW - Madison.He has worked at Wehr Nature Center for 11 years and is involved in restoring andmanaging the many natural communities at the center, as well as boardwalkconstruction, trail maintenance, consultation, outreach, native plant sales and field trip coordination.



Carolyn Sweers “Happiness: Two Views” Happiness is something everyone wants,said Aristotle, and yet the definitions of happiness vary as does the rate of success in achieving it. Consider how Aristotle and the Dalai Lama address fundamentalhappiness issues: what is it, how can we get it, what habits of mind or action tend tothwart or prevent its achievement and how these habits can be changed. Sweers hasan A.M. in philosophy from Boston University and has done extensive additional workin a doctoral program. The major part of her teaching career was spent at New TrierHigh School, Winnetka, Ill. Following early retirement, she has spent over a decadeteaching in various older adult programs in northern Illinois and now in Milwaukee.

Taking the Scare Out of Medicare: For Those NearingMedicare Age, or Those Confused by All the ChangesMedicare A, B, C and D: When and how do you enroll? What does each part cover?How do you get help with the costs? How do you decide between a MedicareSupplement or Medicare Advantage Plan, or keeping any retiree coverage you may have? This course addresses these questions, as well as how to use thevarious websites and comparison tools to manage your Medicare.

PresenterMargaret Nugent, Ph.D., has worked in the Medicare field for over seven years,beginning with the start of Medicare Part D. As the medicare trainer and counselorfor the Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources, Inc., she prepares resourcesand provides trainings to benefit specialists and other professionals statewide. Sherecently finished several years coordinating two grants totaling $2 million to fundoutreach to Medicare beneficiaries in Wisconsin. The program helped over 21,000older or disabled adults to apply for help paying their Medicare costs, resulting in an estimated savings of over $57 million a year for these individuals. Margaret is a native Milwaukeean who received her B.A. in journalism and political science atMarquette University, her master’s and Ph.D. in politics from Princeton University, and also a master’s in pastoral studies from St. Francis Seminary.

3 Fridays: Mar. 15, 22, 29, 10-11:15amLocation: UWM School of Continuing Education, 161 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee Fee: $15Program No. SPRI:22

Exploring the World of ReligionWhat is Religion? What does it do for us? What is its purpose? What is thedifference between Western and Eastern religions? These questions and others will be addressed while presenting an overview of Judaism, Christianity, Islam,Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism and Voodoo.

PresenterJames Pietrusz is a retired high school English teacher who taught in MilwaukeePublic Schools for over 30 years. One of his favorite courses was “World Literature,”which covered themes from many cultures, from the ancient past to the present.

7 Tuesdays: Mar. 19, 26, Apr. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2:30-3:45pmLocation: UWM Hefter Conference Center, 3271 N. Lake Drive, Milwaukee Fee: $20Program No. SPRI:26

Practical PhilosophyPhilosophy, for many of the ancient thinkers, was a highly practical pursuit. In fact,it was often regarded as a kind of therapy through which humans could correctmistaken views of the world and of themselves, and engage in exercises thatwould result in a greater sense of well-being and positive community involvement.We will consider three such views: Socrates, Buddha, and Epictetus (a Stoic) andbring their insights into dialogue with our lives now.

PresenterCarolyn Sweers earned a master’s degree in philosophy from Boston Universityand for 25 years taught philosophy and history courses at New Trier High School inWinnetka, Illinois. After retiring in 1994, Carolyn continued to teach in older adulteducation programs in the Chicago area. Her sense of humor and skill in engagingothers in reflective conversations made her a popular teacher.

2 Fridays: Mar. 22, 29, 1-2:15pmLocation: UWM School of Continuing Education, 161 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee Fee: $15Program No. SPRI:24



Adventures in History: Life in America in the 1920'sThe '20s were a dynamic, but contradictory decade-a time of rapid change andamazing technological innovation. Through the lens of political, social, and culturalhistory, we'll take a lively look at the era. We'll discuss the presidential leadershipof Harding, Coolidge and Hoover. We'll consider the remarkable cultural creativityof the '20's and look at the lives and times of famous figures in American life fromHenry Ford to Charles Lindbergh to Babe Ruth to Irving Berlin to Scott and ZeldaFitzgerald-and all that jazz!

PresenterJo McReynolds-Blochowiak is a lecturer, speaker, writer and communityeducator who makes history come alive.

3 Tuesdays: Apr. 2, 9, 16, 2:30-3:45pmLocation: UWM Hefter Conference Center, 3271 N. Lake Drive, Milwaukee Fee: $15Program No. SPRI:30

Jane Austen’s “Mansfield Park”Not as well-known nor as well-loved as “Pride and Prejudice,” “Mansfield Park”shows us a more somber Jane Austen. With a heroine far less witty than ElizabethBennet and a hero neither so rich nor so handsome as Mr. Darcy, Mansfield Parkpresents a bleaker picture of characters trying to fulfill personal desires withinsocietal limitations. Whether the protagonists of “Mansfield Park” overcome thoselimitations remains a question for Austen critics and is one of questions tacked inthis four-week conversation about the novel.

PresenterMarilyn Johnson worked as a municipal bond trader for 20 years. After leavingthe financial industry, she worked with her husband to amass a large collection of historic photographs, the bulk of which is now part of the Milwaukee CountyHistorical Society’s photo archive, and delivered a series of photo-lectures entitled“Remembering Milwaukee.” She is an avid reader of 19th century fiction and hasled discussion groups on the works of Jane Austen and George Eliot.

4 Wednesdays: Apr. 3, 10, 17, 24, 1-2:15pmLocation: UWM Hefter Conference Center, 3271 N. Lake Drive, Milwaukee Fee: $15Program No. SPRI:18

How Do Robots Think?Robots and robotic systems include computers to enable them to accomplish theirmissions. In science fiction projections of the future, robots interact, for better orworse, on an almost equal intelligence level with humans. This class explores someof the applications of robot “thought” that are being applied at the present. Thisranges from simple, relatively dumb robots to those that might be said to be“intelligent.” Machine intelligence concepts such as genetic algorithms, neuralnetworks, and expert systems will be discussed and illustrated. Example robots willbe used, with class participation to test some of the concepts. This is not a classrequiring a mathematics degree but one for people who like to think about thinking.

PresenterDennis Miller has a B.S. and M.S. in electrical engineering. He worked at Johnson Controls for 35 years as a research engineer and as a manager inresearch, product development and software testing. He retired in 2007 and since then has worked on the development of mobile robots both for fun andinterest as a basis for teaching technology to middle and high school students.Dennis teaches courses on computer aided design, robotics, software and relatedtopics through the Marquette University Engineering Outreach Program. He hasbeen and continues to be a mentor for FIRST Robotics Competition teams.

4 Thursdays: Apr. 4, 11, 18, 25, 11:30am-12:45pmLocation: UWM School of Continuing Education, 161 W. Wisconsin Ave., MilwaukeeFee: $15Program No. SPRI:32

Potpourri IIIEach week, discover a different speaker and enjoy a different topic. Presenters arelisted in order of their presentation.

5 Mondays., Apr. 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20, 10-11:15amLocation: UWM Hefter Conference Center, 3271 N. Lake Drive, MilwaukeeFee: $15Program No. SPRI:33

PresentersJohn Angelos “The Kiss of the Spider Woman (The Musical)” “The Kiss of theSpider Woman” is one of the rare literary works that has made a successfultransition from novel to play to film to musical. Learn the history of the novel’stransition and the forthcoming musical production at Dale Gutzmann’s Off the Wall Theatre. John Angelos has taught literature at the high school and universitylevels, lectured for Milwaukee Shakespeare Company, and has taught a number of Osher courses.



Howard Young “A Trip Through Time” Review a variety of clocks made by earlyAmerican makers, including a number of examples that are on hand to view,ranging from weight driven wood works to modern electric and quartz clocks.Howard discusses each period beginning about 1800, prior to the invention ofmass production techniques, through the Industrial Revolution period when manyclocks were available and affordable by most households. Participants are urged to bring their old clocks for some information on their history and value. Howard is a member of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors, operatesthe clock repair business, Howard's Antique Clocks, and appraises clockcollections. He is a registered professional engineer now retired from the City of Wauwatosa as their public works director and city engineer.

Kevin Brown “How to Prevent, Detect and Report Medicare Fraud” Learn about some common Medicare fraud schemes and how to protect yourself from becoming a scam victim. Kevin Brown is the Wisconsin Senior Medicare Patrol grant manager/trainer. Wisconsin SMP, a project of the Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups, empowers seniors to prevent, detect, and report healthcare fraud throughoutreach and education. Kevin has worked for a variety of nonprofits over the past 30 years, including Community Action Coalition for South Central Wisconsin, PreventChild Abuse Wisconsin, the National Children's Advocacy Center, the Sierra Club,Ralph Nader's Center for Study of Responsive Law, and Wisconsin's Environmental Decade (now known as Clean Wisconsin). He has a B.A. in political science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Marilyn John “Sunny Portugal-Estoril Coast and Algarve” Marilyn John sharesphotos taken on a ten day land trip to Portugal during the Spring of 2012.Highlights include Lisbon, the Portuguese Riviera and the communities of Sintra,Obidos and Fatima, as well as the Algarve Coast, Lagos and Cape St. Vincente withits 200 foot seaside cliffs, plus a stop at a cork processing plant. Marilyn Johnreceived a B.S. and M.S. in engineering graphics from the Illinois Institute ofTechnology, Chicago. She was a faculty member of the UWM College ofEngineering and Applied Science and taught courses in advanced engineeringgraphics, system design and descriptive geometry. She is a charter member of theShorewood Historical Society, recipient of the 2012 “Spirit of Shorewood” Awardand an ardent traveler, having been on over 52 cruises and 38 foreign anddomestic travel experiences.

John Angelos “James Joyce: The Writer and the Man” Today we know JamesJoyce as the great writer of complex, experimental short stories and novels.“Dubliners,” “A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man,” and “Ulysses” are modernistacademic standards in university curricula, and have been translated into manylanguages. But Joyce the genius writer, was also Joyce the common man, wholived a nomadic life, frequently moving family from place to place. Join JohnAngelos for a consideration of the man and the writer. John Angelos has taughtliterature at the high school and university levels, lectured for MilwaukeeShakespeare Company, and has taught a number of Osher courses.

Broadcasting's First Decade: 1920–29At the beginning of the 1920's, broadcasting was basically a disorganized novelty.By the end of the 1920's, broadcasting was an industry with its basic-and stillcurrent-bone structure firmly in place: entertainment oriented, dominated bynetworks, financed by advertising and regulated by the federal government. How did so much happen in a relatively brief period of time?

PresenterEarl Grow, professor emeritus, taught at UWM for 30+ years and created the“History of Broadcasting” course. Much of his materials are from his personalcollection of broadcasting history materials.

4 Wednesdays: Apr. 24, May 1, 8, 15, 10-11:15amLocation: UWM Hefter Conference Center, 3271 N. Lake Drive, MilwaukeeFee: $15Program No. SPRI:38

Bogart FilmsHumphrey Bogart: He’s #1 on the American Film Industry’s list of “Legends ofFilm.” View and study his films during this five week course. Because so many ofhis major films are regularly presented on TV film channels, we’ll look at severalthat are not as frequently shown: “Petrified Forest,” “Big Sleep,” “Treasure ofSierra Madre,” “Caine Mutiny,” and “African Queen.” These selections alsodemonstrate the variety of character types Bogart played and that earned him the “Legend” honor.

PresenterTerry Rozga, past president of Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UWM, isprofessor emeritus of communication arts, UW-Waukesha, and has taught courses about film.

5 Fridays: Apr. 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 10am-12:15pmLocation: UWM School of Continuing Education, 161 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee Fee: $15Program No. SPRI:34



Italians Before Italy: Politics in the City States of Italy(DVD Course)Explore the different Italian cities before Italy unified into one country. See howthese separate governments and cultures impacted the formation of Italy as it is today.

PresenterElaine Burns was a registered nurse with over 30 years of experience. She servedin the Air Force and was stationed in Italy for four years during which she traveledthe country extensively.

6 Fridays: Apr. 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 1-2:15pmLocation: UWM School of Continuing Education, 161 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee Fee: $20Program No. SPRI:36

Renaissance Art and ArchitectureDiscover Proto-Renaissance, Early and High Renaissance painting, as well assculpture and architecture in Italy and Northern Europe.

PresenterPriscilla Camilli received a B.A. in history and an M.A. in art history at UWM. She taught art history at the Milwaukee Center for Photography, MIAD, and UW-Parkside in the 1980s. She then went on to teach at UWM and became curator of collections of the Art History Department. She is married with three adultchildren and enjoys reading, travel, crossword puzzles and mahjong.

4 Tuesdays: May 7, 14, 21, 28, 1:30-2:45pmLocation: UWM Hefter Conference Center, 3271 N. Lake Drive, Milwaukee Fee: $15Program No. SPRI:40

“King Lear,” A Powerful 1605-Modernist Tragedy with Two Tragic PlotsAfter reading “Hamlet,” a rather wild Romantic play where we saw a young princefind himself just before being killed, it should be challenging to read “King Lear,” a wide ranging 1605 Modernist tragedy about a rash old king who loses his realm,his family, his reason, and his favorite daughter, Cordelia, before dying of grief. But watch out, some have found Lear so painful that they have rewritten it to keepLear and Cordelia alive to live happily ever after. Are you ready, brave Osherites, forthe challenges of one of Shakespeare's greatest tragedies? We certainly hope so.

PresenterBruce Stark, associate professor emeritus, taught undergraduates for over 40years in France, Israel, India and UWM. He enjoys working with adults in Osher, as he did at Columbia, Cornell, Madison and in the Army.

4 Thursdays: May 9, 16, 23,30, 2:30-3:45pmLocation: UWM Hefter Conference Center, 3271 N. Lake Drive, Milwaukee Fee: $15Program No. SPRI:42



OSHER LECTURE SERIES

Featuring prominent speakers on fascinating topics.

Murder in Wauwatosa: The Mysterious Death of Buddy Schumacher“Murder in Wauwatosa: The Mysterious Death of Buddy Schumacher” is PaulHoffman’s first book, published in June 2012. It is a true story of one of the fewunsolved murders committed in Wauwatosa, the killing of eight-year-old Arthur“Buddy” Schumacher Jr., son of a pharmaceutical supply salesman and grandsonof one of the city’s key leaders in the early 20th century. An arrest was made, anda different person confessed, but no one was ever convicted.

PresenterPaul Hoffman was born in Madison, Wisconsin and was raised in Wauwatosa. He is a 1981 graduate of Wauwatosa East High School and attended both theUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison and UWM, graduating in 1985 with a bachelor’sdegree in mass communications and a minor in English. His nearly 30-year careerin journalism consists of working as a sports writer at the Milwaukee Sentinel;assistant sports editor at Pioneer Press newspapers in the Chicago area; sportseditor and news editor in Shelbyville, Indiana; news editor in Columbus, Indiana;and special publications editor at the Daily Journal in Franklin, Indiana for the past12 years. Paul is a member of the Wauwatosa, Milwaukee County and Wisconsinhistorical societies.

Tuesday: Mar. 19, 12-1:15pmLocation: UWM School of Continuing Education, 161 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee Fee: $5Program No. SPRI:60

Jesus in ArtExperience the Easter season through art. Marvel at the stained glass, paintings,sculptures and mosaics of the great masters and see why Medieval andRenaissance churches were considered to be the Bible in stone.

PresenterTony Busalacchi has taught cultural history at the high school and universitylevels. He is a frequent presenter for older adult courses throughout Milwaukee. Hehas served on the City of Milwaukee Art Commission and panels at MAM. In recentyears his art has been displayed in a number of galleries.

Wednesday: Mar. 27, 11:30am-12:45pmLocation: UWM School of Continuing Education, 161 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee Fee: $5Program No. SPRI:62

A Half-Century of Paradox, America 1900-1945Americans awakened near the dawn of the 20th century to new roles in industry,culture and diplomacy as the nation flexed its military muscles. The United Stateswon two world wars, became the locomotive of the world’s economy, andproduced innovative fiction, music and technology. It was a time of euphoria,tragedy, reason and chaos, when the light side of humanity battled the dark sidealmost to a draw. We conquered Hitler yet failed to cure the common cold. A manin a wheelchair won the presidency four times. We lost more workers to industrialaccidents on the home front than men died in battle during the Second World War.The era opened on a surge of optimism and dissolved in a mushroom cloud over Hiroshima.

PresenterProfessor Glen Jeansonne has taught at UWM for 35 years. He has published 14 books, including biographies of Herbert Hoover, Barack Obama, Elvis Presleyand Huey P. Long. Glen has won two UWM teaching awards, a Lifetime ResearchAward, and 22 grants and fellowships. His book, “Gerald L. K. Smith: Minister ofHate,” was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize. He has also taught 20th centuryAmerican history at the University of Louisiana-Lafayette, Williams College, and theUniversity of Michigan. A Louisiana native, he earned his B.A. at the University ofLouisiana-Lafayette, where he was salutatorian, and his M.A. and Ph.D. at FloridaState University.

Saturday: Apr. 20, 10am-12pmLocation: UWM Hefter Conference Center, 3271 N. Lake Drive, Milwaukee Fee: $5Program No. SPRI:64



GO EXPLORE

Get out and get going! In addition to Short Courses and Osher Lecture Series,Osher members can register for excursions to various locations of interest in the Milwaukee and surrounding area.

Lunch at MATC’s Cuisine Restaurant and Tour of MPTV StudiosCuisine Restaurant is a student operated fine dining restaurant, featuring a fullscale menu. Food is prepared by students in the Culinary Arts Program under thesupervision of culinary instructors. We will have three different menu choiceswhich will include an entree, soup or salad, beverage and dessert. (Final menuoptions will be available three weeks before this event). Then tour the MilwaukeePublic Television studio, control rooms and prop rooms. We will learn about themanagement, operation, training and fund-raising aspects of the station.

Wednesday: Feb. 20, 11:15am-2:45pmLocation: Cuisine Restaurant, 1015 N. 6th St., 1st Floor, Rm M-102, Milwaukee, WI 53233 Fee: $25Program No. SPRI:80

David Barnett Gallery: Wisconsin’s Premiere Art GalleryEstablished in 1966, David Barnett is Wisconsin's oldest and largest galleryshowcasing 6000 artworks in the 1875 historic Button Mansion. The finestAmerican, European, African, Asian, regional and Wisconsin artists are featured. The gallery has a national reputation for its extensive collection of Milton Avery oilpaintings and Picasso ceramics. Paintings, sculptures, original prints, mixed mediaand art glass from throughout the world are on display. Not well suited for thosewith limited mobility.

Saturday: Mar. 2, 11am-12pmLocation: David Barnett Gallery, 1024 E. State St., Milwaukee, WI 53202 Fee: $5Program No. SPRI:82

Buddy Squirrel Premium Nuts and Chocolate: The Most Taste-Tempting Tour EverWitness candy-making magic in 45,000 square feet of state-of-the-art kitchens.Watch as skilled artisans create their own candy centers from scratch, includingbutter almond toffee, marshmallow, nougats, creams, caramels, meltaways,cordials and more, and then drench them in pure Swiss style milk or darkchocolate. Then tour Wisconsin's largest retail nut, healthy snack mix and popcorn operation. Enjoy taste-tempting sights and smells including cheese,caramel and other gourmet popcorns. Free samples and a 20% discount offregular-priced merchandise in the store are included.

Tuesday: Mar. 12, 1-2pmLocation: Buddy Squirrel Factory Store, 1801 E. Bolivar Ave., Saint Francis, WI 53235 Fee: $5Program No. SPRI:84

Clock Shadow Creamery and Building: Milwaukee’s Original Cheese FactoryTour the Clock Shadow Creamery, Milwaukee's first and only cheese factory.Located in Historic Walker's Point, it opened in June 2012 in one of the city's mostenvironmentally-friendly buildings. Learn about the history of cheese making, seecheese being made and sample different cheeses. There will also be a chance tosample Purple Door Ice Cream. Then tour the Clock Shadow Building. The vision of this building from inception to reality was to transform an abandoned, vacantsite into an environmentally-sustainable building. It is a compact, connected,pedestrian-scale development, situated to take maximum advantage of the sun,while providing a rooftop oasis for a variety of activities.

Friday: Apr. 12, 10am-12pmLocation: Clock Shadow Creamery, 538 S. 2nd St., Milwaukee, WI 53204 Fee: $5Program No. SPRI:86



Buddhist Temples of Milwaukee: Insights and EnlightenmentHow do you practice Buddhism? Who are some Buddhist masters? What does aBuddhist temple look like? Get answers to these questions and many more on a tour of Milwaukee’s Buddhist temples. The program includes an evening lecture to introduce Buddhism and its practices. The following Saturday travel to the eastside to learn about Zen meditation at a Zen center. Then visit a Tibetan Buddhistsite to learn about an esoteric form of Buddhism that is growing in popularity.Travel to the south side to visit a Theravada Buddhist temple operated by the Lao community and a Mahayana temple operated by Vietnamese Buddhists. The day concludes with an exploration of Nichiren Buddhism at a Japanese Soka Gakkai center on the west side. Along the way we will enjoy fellowship at a fine Asian restaurant while dining on delicious Asian cuisine.

Tour Leader: Michael Mullooly, M.A.Thursday, Apr. 11, 6:30-8:30pmLocation: UWM School of Continuing Education, 161 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee ANDSaturday: Apr. 13 8am-5pmLocation: Bus departs from the North Shore Park n Ride, located on the west sideof Port Washington Rd. one block north of Silver Spring Rd.Fee: $60Program No. SPRI:88

The Artistry of Conrad Schmitt StudiosThe Conrad Schmitt Studios were founded in Milwaukee in 1889 by ConradSchmitt, son of Bavarian immigrants. Preserving the past through comprehensiveinvestigation, analysis and documentation is a vital component of the studio. They have conserved stained glass windows designed by famous artists such as Louis Comfort Tiffany and have restored theaters and religious and secular buildings designed by architects such as Louis Sullivan, Frank Lloyd Wright andmany others. The studio also designs and creates art glass and interiors forbuildings of architectural and historic significance thoughout the country andabroad including basilicas, cathedrals, churches, theatres, train stations,universities and government buildings. The tour will offer a behind-the-scenes look at current projects that the studio is working on. Not well suited for those with limited mobility.

Thursday: Apr. 25, 10:30-11:30amLocation: Conrad Schmitt Studios, 2405 S. 162nd St., New Berlin, WI 53151 Fee: $5Program No. SPRI:90

A Visit to Off the Wall Theatre: “The Kiss of the Spider Woman” Enjoy a special dress rehearsal performance of Kander and Ebb’s “The Kiss of theSpider Woman”. This is an award-winning Broadway musical that sweeps youfrom the confines of an Argentinean prison cell to the magic wonderland of the old Technicolor film musicals. Starring Sharon Rise as the film star goddess calledupon to help Molina, the show’s protagonist, escape the harsh realities of prisonlife. This is a powerful piece of drama with a magnificent score by the composersof “Cabaret” and “Chicago.”

Wednesday: May 15, 7:30-9:30pmLocation: Off The Wall Theatre, 127 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI 53202 Fee: $15Program No. SPRI:92

The Islamic Society of Milwaukee: Understanding the Muslim ExperienceThis visit to the Islamic Society of Milwaukee offers a firsthand look at the world’ssecond largest and fastest growing religion, Islam. Located on Milwaukee’s southside, the Islamic Society of Milwaukee is the state’s largest Muslim community. The Islamic Center is a multifunctional facility containing meeting and administrativespace as well as a school. Most importantly, it contains a Masjid (prayer hall). Duringthe tour of the Islamic Center, you will have the opportunity to visit the prayer hallduring early afternoon prayer. The Muslim prayer hall is a large carpeted area that has no pews. Muslim prayers are performed directly on the carpeted floor, and theprayer includes prostrations on the floor.

Wednesday: May 22, 11:30am-2pmLocation: The Islamic Society of Milwaukee, 4707 S 13th St., Milwaukee, WI 53221 Fee: $5Program No. SPRI:94



SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS

Special Interest Groups are peer-led study groups. They meet on a regular basis atvarious locations; see schedules below. To attend a Special Interest Group, youmust pay $15 per year, per member. Once you have paid the annual fee, youmay attend as many Special Interest Groups as you desire.

Book GroupDiscuss selected books of fiction. Booksare chosen each June for the followingyear. Members volunteer to leaddiscussions in an informal manner.Qualifications: A love of reading and a desire to share knowledge of goodbooks. Newcomers and drop-ins arealways welcome. Contact person:Cathy Morris-Nelson, 414-352-2839

10am-Noon on the third Tuesday ofeach month Sept.-JuneLocation: Shorewood Public Library3920 North Murray Avenue,ShorewoodFee: Free with annual $15 fee

Earth Wisdom Join Ecological Psychologist Dale Olenand go in search of Earth’s wisdom.Engage in this group exploration ofEarth’s creatures and processes.Together we will discover the lessonsEarth has to teach about livingcooperatively with one another andwith the planet. Contact person: Dale Olen, 262-339-5481

10:30am-Noon on the second andfourth Wednesdays of each monthLocation: UWM Hefter ConferenceCenter (Billiard Room)3271 N. Lake Drive, MilwaukeeFee: Free with annual $15 fee

FrenchRead selected texts together, andreview grammatical points and idioms.Focus is on oral comprehension andthe understanding of written text.

Qualifications: Intermediate/Advancedlevel of proficiency. Contact person:Martine D. Meyer, 414-964-3717

10:30am-Noon every WednesdayLocation: UWM Hefter ConferenceCenter (Dining Room)3271 N. Lake Drive, MilwaukeeFee: Free with annual $15 fee

German Conversation Members speak German with as littleEnglish or translation as possible.Contact person: Valerie Brumder,414-352-4506

1-2:30pm on the second and fourthTuesdays of each monthLocation: UWM Hefter ConferenceCenter (Billiard Room)3271 N. Lake Drive, MilwaukeeFee: Free with annual $15 fee

Gold Star Mysteries Examine a selection of noteworthymodern mysteries. Discussion centersaround not only content but also theselected book's relationship to otherbooks in the field. Titles are generallyavailable at the library or purchased at a book store. Qualifications: Eachgroup member is asked to read twobooks per month. Contact person:Beverly DeWeese, 414-332-7306

1:30-3pm on the first Thursday of each month Sept.-JuneLocation: UWM Hefter ConferenceCenter (Dining Room)3271 N. Lake Drive, MilwaukeeFee: Free with annual $15 fee


History Read and discuss books selected byconsensus. Members volunteer to leada discussion in an informal manner.Qualifications: An interest in historyand a readiness to participate indiscussion. Contact person: MarilynWalker, 414-332-8255

9-10am on the second and fourthWednesdays Sept.-MayLocation: UWM Hefter ConferenceCenter (Billiard Room)3271 N. Lake Drive, MilwaukeeFee: Free with annual $15 fee

ItalianLearn the language and culture of Italy.The group uses a workbook and otherlessons, converses in Italian andlistens to the language. Qualifications:All are welcome but most membersknow some Italian and some know itvery well. Contact person: SilvanaKukuljan, 414-935-2958

Noon-1:30pm every TuesdayLocation: UWM Hefter ConferenceCenter (Dining Room)3271 N. Lake Drive, MilwaukeeFee: Free with annual $15 fee

SpanishRead and translate from Spanish journalsand selected books, and converse inSpanish. Contact person: Tony LoBue,414-364-4936

9:30-11:30am every ThursdayLocation: UWM Hefter ConferenceCenter (Dining Room)3271 N. Lake Drive, MilwaukeeFee: Free with annual $15 fee

Spanish ConversationFocus is on translation. Qualifications:Intermediate level of proficiency.Contact person: Simon Arenzon, 262-242-2035

9:30-11:30am every TuesdayLocation: UWM Hefter ConferenceCenter (Library), 3271 N. Lake Drive,MilwaukeeFee: Free with annual $15 fee

ThaiFocus is on spoken Thai and culture. Alllevels welcome. Members use AmericanUniversity Alumni Book Club Series forlessons and drills. Peace Corps trainingtechniques such as buddy system androle playing are incorporated in thelanguage sessions for fun and easylearning. Contact person: SomchintanaRatarasarn, 414-771-9065

1-3pm on the first and thirdWednesdays of each monthLocation: UWM School of Continuing Education, 161 W. Wisconsin Ave., MilwaukeeFee: Free with annual $15 fee

Writing Share your writing with others, receivefeedback and give encouragement.The only qualification is a desire towrite. Contact person: Nancy Martin, 414-228-5228

1:30-3pm on the first and thirdTuesdays of each month Aug.-JuneLocation: UWM Hefter ConferenceCenter (Billiard Room)3271 N. Lake Drive, Milwaukee, WIFee: Free with annual $15 fee


SHORT COURSES AND OSHER LECTURE SERIES LOCATION INFORMATION

AddressUWM School of Continuing Education 161 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 6000, Milwaukee, WI 53203

Parking Information for UWM School of Continuing EducationEnter the Grand Avenue parking structure off Plankinton Avenue. Park your car onthe 2nd or 3rd level at the north end of the structure, closest to the mall entrance.From the parking structure, enter the Plankinton Building/Grand Avenue Mall andcross the rotunda to the elevators on the north side of the building (closest toWisconsin Avenue). Take the elevators to the 6th (in person registration and schooloffices) or 7th (classrooms) floor.

For a wheelchair accessible entrance, park your car on the 4th level at the northend of the structure. From the parking structure, enter the building and take theelevator to the 2nd floor. Cross the rotunda to the elevators on the north side of thebuilding (closest to Wisconsin Avenue) and take these elevators to the 7th floor.

Free ParkingFree parking is available for Osher members at the Shops of Grand Avenue parkingstructure. Please note that it is only available when attending a class. Bring yourparking gate ticket to the 7th floor reception desk for a validation sticker.

SHORT COURSES AND OSHER LECTURE SERIES LOCATION INFORMATION

Address UWM Hefter Center3271 N. Lake Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53211

Parking Information for UWM Hefter CenterTwo-hour parking is available on the streets around the center.


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a Week of learning 2013: american Indians of the great plainsSun., May 5-Sat., May 11Program No. 8119-2809

FEE$1250 Osher member double occupancy$1400 Non-member double occupancy$1550 Osher member single occupancy$1700 Non-member single occupancy

SHORT COURSES

FEE COURSE

q $20 Islam: religion and Way of life (DVD Course)6 Thu., Jan. 31, Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28, Mar. 7Program No. SPRI: 02

q $15 potpourri I5 Mon., Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25, Mar. 4Program No. SPRI:04

q $15 living With optimism in a Chaotic World3 Tue., Feb 5, 12, 19Program No. SPRI:06

q $15 oceanography IV3 Wed., Feb. 6, (skip 13), 20, 27Program No. SPRI:08

q $30 Italian Food Culture: a Historical glance2 Thu., Feb. 7, 14Program No. SPRI:10

q $15 poetry: the What, the Why and the How4 Tue., Feb 12, 19, 26, Mar. 5Program No. SPRI:12

q $15 World War II: a Military and social History (DVD Course)5 Thu., Feb. 21, 28, Mar. 7, 14, 21Program No. SPRI:14

q $20 the life and Work of Marktwain (DVD Course)6 Thu., Feb. 21, 28, Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28Program No. SPRI:16

q $20 three gifted Women, pt. ll6 Wed., Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27, Apr. 3, (skip 10), 17Program No. SPRI:20

q $15 potpourri II5 Mon., Mar. 11, 18, Apr. 1, 8, 15Program No. SPRI:21

q $15 taking the scare out ofMedicare: For those nearingMedicare age, or thoseConfused by all the Changes3 Fri., Mar. 15, 22, 29Program No. SPRI:22

q $20 exploring the World of religion7 Tue., Mar. 19, 26, Apr. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30Program No. SPRI:26

q $15 practical philosophy2 Fri., Mar. 22, 29Program No. SPRI:24

q $15 adventures in History: life in america in the 1920's3 Tue., Apr. 2, 9, 16Program No. SPRI:30

q $15 Jane austen’s “Mansfield park”4 Wed., Apr. 3, 10, 17, 24Program No. SPRI:18

q $15 How Do robots think?4 Thu., Apr. 4, 11, 18, 25Program No. SPRI:32

q $15 potpouri III5 Mon., Apr. 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20Program No. SPRI:33

q $15 Broadcasting's First Decade:1920-294 Wed., Apr. 24, May 1, 8, 15Program No. SPRI:38

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q $20 Italians Before Italy: politics inthe City states of Italy (DVD Course)6 Fri., Apr. 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31Program No. SPRI:36

q $15 renaissance art and architecture4 Tue., May 7, 14, 21, 28Program No. SPRI:40

q $15 “King lear,” a powerful 1605-Modernist tragedy with two tragic plots4 Thu., May 9, 16, 23, 30Program No. SPRI:42

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q $5 Murder in Wauwatosa: theMysterious Death of BuddyschumacherTues., Mar. 19Program No. SPRI:60

q $5 Jesus in artWed., Mar. 27Program No. SPRI:62

q $5 a Half-Century of paradox,america 1900-1945Sat., Apr. 20Program No. SPRI:64

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FEE COURSE

q $25 lunch at MatC’s Cuisinerestaurant and tour of MptV studiosWed., Feb. 20Program No. SPRI:80

q $5 David Barnett gallery:Wisconsin’s premiere art gallerySat., Mar. 2Program No. SPRI:82

q $5 Buddy squirrel premium nutsand Chocolate: the Most taste-tempting tour everTues., Mar. 12Program No. SPRI:84

q $5 Clock shadow Creamery andBuilding: Milwaukee’s originalCheese FactoryFri., Apr. 12Program No. SPRI:86

q $60 Buddhist temples of Milwaukee:Insights and enlightenmentThur., April 11 and Sat., Apr. 13Program No. SPRI:88

q $5 the artistry of Conrad schmitt studiosThu., Apr. 25Program No. SPRI:90

q $15 a Visit to off the Wall theatre:“the Kiss of the spider Woman”Wed., May 15Program No. SPRI:92

q $5 the Islamic society ofMilwaukee: understanding theMuslim experienceWed., May 22Program No. SPRI:94

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q $40 Membership FeeProgram No. 8300OSHR

q $70 Membership Couple Fee($5 discount per member)Program No. 8300OSHR

q $15 special Interest groups annual FeeProgram No. 8300OSHR

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Spring Reception & In-Person RegistrationTuesday, January 29, 2:30-4pmUWM School of Continuing Education

Dean’s Distinguished Lecture SeriesEnjoy this exceptional opportunity to engage in lively discussions and hear avariety of perspectives from university faculty, local leaders and communitymembers. Topics are announced three weeks prior to each lecture.

Lectures are held monthly on Wednesday evenings at 5:30pm at the UWM Schoolof Continuing Education. This event is open to the public and there is noregistration fee.

Please visit the website for more details and lecture descriptions.2013 Dates: Wed., Feb. 27, Wed., Mar. 27 and Wed., Apr. 17.

2013 Spring Writers Festival New One-Day FormatGet Writing. Get Better. Get Published. For writers who want to improve their skills AND their understanding of the publishingworld. Meet other writers, learn from published authors and connect with agents and ed-itors at the Eleventh Annual Spring Writers Festival.

Sat., Mar. 9, 8am-5pmFee: $189 | $164 (Early Bird: Register by Feb. 11)See web for details – sce-writersfestival.uwm.edu

Third Annual SCE Photography Contest!Awards Reception – Wed., May 15 | Registration Opens Fri., Feb. 22Program No. 8112-3706See web for details – sce-pel.uwm.edu

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UWM Osher Spring 2013 Catalog

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Transcript of UWM Osher Spring 2013 Catalog