The Lifelong Learning Institute returns this fall! While the Spring 2020 LLI term had to be cancelled due to the coronavirus, the online Fall 2020 term begins on September 28. Courses are taught by volunteers, including professors, practitioners and others in a non-competitive environment, with each class meeting for approximately two hours. Online registration begins on August 17 with options for mail and telephone registration outlined below. Join us for the second term of this exciting new program for the community of lifelong learners 55 and older.

Fall Term 2020 Courses | Begins September 28 | www.owu.edu/LLI

My Favorite Lecture Ohio Wesleyan professors share their expertise on a number of topics.

Monday, 10:00 am – Noon September 28: “A Survey of Public Opinion Survey Methods” Scott Linder, Professor of Computer Science and Mathematics

Tuesdays, 10:00 am – Noon October 6: “Life as a Mystery Writer” Lynette Carpenter, Professor Emerita of English

October 13: “Drinking from a Fire Hose” Jo Ingles, Instructor, Journalism Department and Media Adviser October 20: “Four Dead in Ohio: Kent State and the Antiwar Movement Fifty Years Later” Michael Flamm, Professor of History LLI Evening A potpourri of subjects is offered in single evening sessions.

Tuesdays, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm September 29: “Hitler’s American Models: What the United States taught the Nazis” Pete Kakel, Ph.D., research historian and lecturer, Johns Hopkins University October 6: “Saving Wildlife Around the World: A Message of Hope” Michael Kreger, Ph.D., Vice President of Conservation, Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

October 13: “The Church and the Israeli – Palestinian Conflict: Working for Peace in the Holy Land” Skip Cornett, Lutheran Clergy, Ohio Coordinator of Churches for Middle East Peace October 20: “A Nickel Tour of the Universe” Tom Burns, Professor of English, Ohio Wesleyan University and Retired Director of Perkins Observatory

October 27: “Scientific Evidence of Life After Death” Barry Bates, M.D., psychotherapist, author, free-lance photographer

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Science in Action Presentations by Ohio Wesleyan faculty are designed for all, regardless of background in science.

Wednesdays, 10:00 am – Noon September 30: “Neuroplasticity: How Experience Changes your Brain for Better or Worse” Kira Bailey, Assistant Professor of Psychology

October 7: “What’s All the Fuss about Climate Change?” Nathan Amador Rowley, Assistant Professor of Geology and Geography

October 21: “It’s About Time” Barbara Andereck, Professor of Physics and Astronomy

Tuesday, 10:00 am – Noon November 3: “How to Make a Dog and Other Pets through Accidental Evolution” Shala Hankison, Associate Professor of Zoology

Healthy ULearn proven strategies to manage chronic health conditions.

Thursdays, 9:30 am – Noon October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and November 5 Laura Smith, Assistant Administrator, SourcePoint Enrichment Center Kristen Kennedy, SourcePoint Volunteer Note: Enrollment is limited to 15 participants for this 2.5 hour course.

Book Discussion: “How to Be an Antiracist” by Ibram X. KendiThis book invites a new way of thinking about racism and inspires action toward creating an anti-racist society.

Fridays, 9:30 am – 11:30 am October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Lisa Ho, Assistant Director, OWU Office of International and Off-Campus Programs Jim Mendenhall, OWU ’73, Retired Development Officer

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Fall Term 2020 Courses | Begins September 28 | www.owu.edu/LLI