Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Southern Maine

Fall 2022 SAGE Lecture Series

Join us as we explore new dimensions in life!


SAGE is an eight-week lecture series presented by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Southern Maine. SAGE offers a dynamic approach to learning in history, science, the arts, and current events.

WHEN

Tuesday mornings

September 13 – November 1, 2022

9:30 – 11:30 a.m.


WHERE

Online through Zoom

INDIVIDUAL LECTURES

Members of the public may attend individual lectures for $10 each.


OLLI MEMBERS ONLY

OLLI members may pre-register for the entire series for just $50 (That’s eight lectures for the price of five!).

HOW TO REGISTER

There are three easy ways to register beginning August 17, 2022:

  • Register online. Visit our website at usm.maine.edu/olli/online-registration.
  • Register by phone. Call the OLLI office at 207-780-4406.
  • Register by mail. Complete the registration form located in the Fall 2022 catalog. (Also available online.)

ZOOM LINK

Participants will be emailed the Zoom link on the Monday before each lecture. Please register early to ensure you receive the link promptly.

Register Online

SAGE Series Speakers

Travels with Doctors Without

Borders: Five Months in South Sudan

September 13 | 9:30 a.m.

DR. JOHN DEVLIN

Doctors Without Borders


Hear the personal journey of a non-communicable

disease advisor in this troubled region and

the long-term involvement of MSF (Médecins

Sans Frontières).

Gender Identity & Expression

September 20 | 9:30 a.m.

IDELLA GLENN, PhD

Vice President of USM Equity, Inclusion, & Community Impact


We will explore the language of gender identity, gender expression, sex, and sexual orientation and how the use of pronouns is helping to create a more inclusive community for all.

Asylum Seekers & Immigrants Resettling in Maine

September 27 | 9:30 a.m.

GEORGES BUDAGA MAKOKO

Publisher of Amjambo Africa


This talk will discuss the challenges faced by asylum seekers and immigrants as they go through relocating and resettling in Maine communities.

The Critical Shortage of Affordable Housing in Maine

October 4 | 9:30 a.m.

RYAN FECTEAU

Maine Speaker of the House of Representatives


Speaker Fecteau will discuss the findings of the bipartisan commission, and the recommendations proposed in his housing reform bill to address the lack of available and affordable housing that impacts so many Mainers.

Great Blue Herons: A Species on the Decline

October 11 | 9:30 a.m.

DANIELLE D’AURIA

Wildlife Biologist, Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife


From citizen scientists to cutting-edge technology, Danielle will share the work of the Heron Observation Network in understanding this developing concern.

Murky Overhead — Intimate Experiences of Irish Immigrant Family & Friends

October 18 | 9:30 a.m.

MICHAEL CONNOLLY, PhD

Author & Retired Professor, Saint Joseph’s College


The life of Irish immigrants living in Portland during the turn of the 20th century comes to life thanks to years of research and shared family stories.

Community Based Mental Health Services: Is There More That Can Be Done?

October 25 | 9:30 a.m.

MARY HAYNES-RODGERS, LCSW

Executive Director, Shalom House, Inc.


JILL SILANDER

Development Director, Shalom House, Inc.


Shalom House has worked diligently to address the needs of Maine’s mentally ill, pondering, “Where do we go from here?”

Where Do We Stand? A Report from the Climate Battle

November 1 | 9:30 a.m.

BILL MCKIBBEN

Author, Educator, Activist, Founder of The Third Act


A global grassroots climate campaign, a movement for people over the age of 60 because now is our time.

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Need Help? 


Call us at 207-780-4406

Email us at olliatusm@maine.edu


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PO Box 9300

Portland ME 04104

olliatusm@maine.edu

207-780-4406

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