In This Issue: Recording Links in Your Osher Account | Casual Coffee Social Resumes | NEW! NRC's Osher Online | Symposium for Successful Aging | Travel With Osher! | Osher Programs in the Spotlight | SIGs in the News | Campus Food Pantry Donations | Thank You, Volunteers! | Upcoming Partnership and Community Events | Member Spotlight: Judy Beeson | Labor Day Closure

This fall, you'll find the links to the recorded programs for which you've registered in your Osher account, making them easier to access. Once you log in to your account, go to the top menu bar and choose "My Course Links" (see right). All the recording links that you've registered for will be listed here. You can view these recordings as many times as you like before they expire on June 30, 2025.

We will continue to send the recording link emails until September 16. In the meantime, we encourage you to view the tutorial that gives step-by-step directions on how to use this feature and other handy tips to navigate your account.

Join us for our first Casual Coffee Social of the fall semester on Tuesday, September 12, at the Yanke building, Room 510! Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. for members to mingle and get acquainted, followed by a brief program starting at noon. Members are welcome to enjoy refreshments provided by the Osher Baker's Dozen and continue their social visits until 1:30 p.m. We hope to see you there!

The Osher Institute, in conjunction with the

Osher National Resource Center (NRC), is

pleased to offer NRC's Osher Online, a new

slate of programs available for the fall semester!

Choose from an exciting array of topics:

First Ladies: More Than the Women Behind the Men

Peace Leadership: Exploring Peacebuilding From the Ground Up

Architecture, Engineering, Design and Technology: Case Studies From the Past, Present, and Future

Who is Frederick Law Olmstead? An Examination of This Visionary's Life, Work, and Living Legacy

The Power of Introverts

Gender and the Law

The Season of Sports Journalism: Tackle Media Coverage of the Summer Olympics Evolving Into Fall Athletics Across the Globe

Psychology Fundamentals

Wellness From Within

Art Movements From the Roaring 20s to the Swinging 60s

The Capable Consumer: Finding Your Purchasing Superpower

The Great Con: The Talented Mr. Ripley in Literature and Film

Exploring Crosswords

• Visit the Browse Curriculum page to read descriptions of each program and biographies of the presenters, then register for the programs of your choice on the Log In/Register Online page.
• After you register, the NRC will email you a sign-in credential (which will be your email address and password) and a link to the Osher Online website through which you will access all of your Osher Online programs.
• You also will receive a link for a "new participant" orientation meeting via Zoom; it is recommended all registrants attend this meeting.
• All programs are held as Livestream Only; they are not shown in the Osher classroom and are not recorded.
• Please note: NRC's Osher Online programs are NOT refundable.

If you have questions about the NRC's Osher Online programs, (dates and times, deadlines, login process, orientation meeting, etc.), please contact the Osher NRC directly at osheronline@northwestern.edu.

The Symposium for Successful Aging is coming up on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 17-18, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Yanke building. Join us for discussions on a variety of topics and issues that we face as we age. This annual Symposium provides a new slate of experts in myriad fields to open minds and expand our abilities to age in healthier and happier ways. Lunch will be provided during the two days in a setting that encourages engagement and discussion with other Osher members.

Symposium speakers include:

Dr. Patricia Quinlisk: "Your Brain and Dementia" Erin Olsen: "Falls: Reducing Risk and Preventing Injuries"

Andrew Ip: "Medicare Supplemental Insurance: Everything You Need to Know"

Afternoon Resource Panel on Sept. 17

Abhilash Desai, MD: "The Neuroscience of Wellbeing"

James Osterkamp, DMD: "Dental Care and Healthy Aging"

Dr. April Masarik: "Fostering Healthy Intergenerational Relationships"

Sheila Weaver, LCSW: "Helping the Helpers: Supporting Caregiving Across the Lifespan"

Bring your curiosity and questions to this engaging Symposium! The deadline to register is September 10. Register by phone at (208) 426-1709.

There's still time to register for the following Osher travel opportunities with Collette Travel for 2024 and 2025!

European Christmas Markets (December 12-20, 2024)

Kingdoms of Southeast Asia (January 16-February 3, 2025)

If you are interested in learning more about these trips, view the Collette Travel Information Session recording hosted by Andy Boone.

NEW! Civic Education in the Public Space: An Update From Boise State University's Institute for Advancing American Values (Hybrid)

Presenter: Isaac Castellano, Clinical Associate Professor, School of Public Service, Boise State University

Date and time: Thursday, September 12, 10:00 a.m.-noon

Cost: Included with membership

Asia Biztech: Political Economy and Business in the Indo-Pacific (In Person Only)

Presenter: Dr. Jack Marr, Clinical Associate Professor and Director of Global Programs, College of Business Education, Boise State University

Dates and times: Fri., Sept. 13 and 20, 10:00 a.m.-noon

Cost: $25

Human Trafficking (In Person Only)

Presenter: Mike Miraglia, retired detective, Violent Crimes Unit, Boise Police Department

Date and time: Sat., Sept. 21, 10:00 a.m.-noon

Cost: $15

Sorting Out Fact From Fiction: Advocating for Foster Children (Hybrid)

Presenter: Maggie Thompson, Director, 4th Judicial District CASA Program

Date and time: Wed., Sept. 25, 10:00 a.m.-noon

Cost: Included with membership

To register for these programs, visit the Log In/Register Online page.

The Personal Writing SIG welcomes the opportunity to share selected works of its members. This month's featured writing is from Jeanie McCabe.

Jeanie is a Psychologist and a Marriage and Family Therapist. She moved to Boise in 2016 from Kansas City, Missouri, with her husband, Kevin Wilson. In addition to her passion for nature, she enjoys reading, writing, piano, sewing, bicycling, swimming, and yoga sessions with her Maine Coon cat, Tori. She also is a founding member of Compassionate Communities Idaho and continues to be an active member on the Board since 2018.

You can read Jeanie's piece I Am One in Osher on Demand.

The Piano Players SIG has resumed their meetings for the fall semester. Do you enjoy playing piano and sharing music with others? Practice performing piano in front of others in this casual group format. Beginners and advanced players alike are welcome. 

Facilitator: Bill Donovan

Dates and times: once a month; registrants will receive an email with details

Location: Dunkley Music Recital Hall, 3410 N. Eagle Rd., Meridian

Cost: Included with membership

Capacity: 8

We are resuming the acceptance of donations for the Boise State Campus Food Pantry this month. You may drop off your nonperishable items in the Yanke building lobby bin anytime during office hours.

The Pantry is in need of volunteers on Tuesday through Friday to assist them with smaller deliveries, restocking, and completing routine tasks. If you are interested, you may fill out the Campus Food Pantry Volunteer Form.

For more information, visit the Campus Food Pantry website.

The success of our Osher events would not be possible without the help of our amazing volunteers! A big thank you goes to Tom Baerwald, Judy Beeson, Bae Emilson, Bob Fontaine, Joan Melvin, Sharon Moses, Rainey Pieters, and Steve Villachica for their help with greeting, wayfinding, and checking in attendees during the Osher Open House on August 6.

We also want to congratulate the winner of this month's volunteer drawing, Judy Beeson!

If you would like to become an Osher Institute volunteer, please fill out the Volunteer Interest Form.

City Club of Boise Forum

Idaho's Open Primary and Ranked Choice Voting Initiative

Moderator: McKay Cunningham, Graduate Professor and Director of Graduate Programs, The College of Idaho

Tuesday, September 3, 11:45 a.m.

The Grove Hotel, 245 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise

For more information and to register, visit City Club of Boise.

First Friday Astronomy Lecture

Stargazing and Beyond: A Global Network of Citizen Astronomers

Dr. Franck Marchis, Senior Astronomer and Director of Citizen Science at the SETI Institute and Chief Science Officer and co-founder at Unistellar

Friday, September 6, 7:30 p.m. MT

Boise State Liberal Arts Building, Room 106 and via livestream

To view the livestream, visit Astronomy at Boise State Physics.

Lit for Lunch

The Way We Live Now by Anthony Trollope

Friday, September 13, 12:00 p.m.

Yanke Research Park, 220 E. Parkcenter Blvd., Room 510

For more information, email Dr. Ann Campbell at anncampbell@boisestate.edu.

Pendulum Early Music Ensemble Concert

Featuring Brian Hodges, Baroque Cello

Friday, September 20, 7:30 p.m.

Morrison Center Recital Hall, C200

$10 at the door

For more information, visit Boise State College of Arts and Sciences events.

Our Osher Institute thrives because of its outstanding members! This month's Member Spotlight shines on Judy Beeson.

Judy became an Osher member in 2023, when she was recruited by Osher Advisory Council member Rainey Pieters. (Fun fact: Rainey was Judy's math teacher at Boise High!) Some of her favorite Osher programs are Theodore Roosevelt: A Life of Action with Dr. Reginald Jayne; A History of Hate: The Aryan Nations and White Supremacy in Idaho with Alicia Graefe; The Fundamentals of AI with Katy Rutledge; Cryptocurrencies and the Future of Money with Dr. Jon Haveman; The History and Highlights of Young Adult Literature with Gregory Taylor; Dam Removal in the U.S. with Dr. Steve Clayton; Uses and Abuses of History, or How History is Made with Dr. Rebecca Scofield, Urban Parks in Space and Time with Quinn Anderson; and every presentation with Dr. David Adler.

There are many aspects of Osher that Judy enjoys, such as "How friendly everyone is, being together with people in classes, and the yummy treats we have...I love the whole atmosphere of being in class." She is especially grateful to the Mah Jongg SIG for teaching her how to play, and she had fun participating in the trivia game during the Holiday Open House. When she's not at Osher, Judy's other favorite activities include walking, riding her bike, dining out, traveling, spending time with friends, going to the movies and the theatre, learning about history, and playing trivia and Mah Jongg.

The Osher office and Boise State University will be closed for Labor Day on Monday, September 2.

Our thanks for the continued support from our Community Sponsors and Partners:

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Boise State University

Phone: (208) 426-OLLI (6554)

Email: osher@boisestate.edu

Website: boisestate.edu/osher

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Boise State University operates within the Division of Extended Studies. It is a membership-based, lifelong learning program offering non-credit, college-level programs designed for intellectually curious adults age 50 and over.



Support the Osher Institute here.

Osher Institute Advisory Council

Chair: Bae Emilson | Tom Baerwald | Linda Butler

Bob Fontaine | Ron Kaz | Sharon Moses | Rick Ogle

Rainey Pieters | Diane Ronayne | Debra Silva | Steve Villachica

Osher Institute Staff

Director: Dana Thorp-Patterson | Assistant Director: Laura Mehlhaff

Senior Communications Specialist: Jill Chmelko

Administrative Assistant II: Cherie Ellingson

Administrative Assistant I: Jamie Frederick