No homework. No tests. No pressure. It’s just learning for the joy of it! Enrichment short courses and special events specially developed for folks 50 and better. at the UNIVERSIT Y OF KANSAS in partnership with KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY Dear Lifelong Learners, It’s summer! So we’ve decided to adopt a nostalgic vacation theme. You remember everyone and their luggage squeezing into the car, Dad hooking up the travel trailer, and off you went to pre-planned destinations guaranteed to educate and entertain. And at every stop you found colorful picture postcards designed to generate envy among family and friends back home. “Having a wonderful time. Wish you were here!” then view the POW camp exhibit at the Cloud County Museum. Following lunch at Marla’s Joy Teahouse, we’ll visit the Orphan Train Museum and learn about the movement that brought 200,000 orphans from eastern cities to the Midwest. A Summerful of Courses Plan Your Vacation Now! Courses this summer include a wide variety of topics, like the magic of storytelling, the POW camps in Kansas, the history of Rock ‘n’ Roll, and quirky early movie censorship guidelines. There’s a little something for everyone. •A memorable excursion to Kansas City for a morning tour of the National WWI Museum, lunch at the Museum’s Over There Café and an afternoon behind-the-scenes tour of the spectacular Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Earlier this year, we received the long-awaited word that our Osher Institute had been awarded a $1 million grant from the Bernard Osher Foundation. For more than a year, dozens of folks helped our Institute meet 12 benchmarks established by the Foundation, and as a special surprise, KU Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little personally announced the award. So, as you plan your summer vacation, here’s the perfect destination: Osher!—where there is always plenty to see and even more to do. Your itinerary could include: Thanks a Million! •A free exchange with professional storyteller and Kansas State University Professor of Theatre Sally Bailey as she shares her timehonored stories and welcomes alumni of the Osher course on storytelling to share their stories, too. The KU Endowment Association has been entrusted to manage our grant, and give us access to proceeds from it. This grant helps us continue to build a more solid financial footing so we can sustain…and expand… our programming. Our sincere thanks to Mr. Osher and the Osher Foundation. Friends of Osher In addition to our grant from the Osher Foundation, equally important has been the support we’ve received from the Friends of Osher, and I wish to thank and recognize our Friends who are listed on page 6. I invite you to please join them in their support of the Osher Institute. How to Spend Your Summer Vacation Now’s the time to start planning that summer trip to Osher! And after a visit here, you, too, will soon be writing your friends and family, “Having a wonderful time. Wish you were here!” See you soon! Jim Peters Director 785-864-9142 [email protected] •A field trip to the German POW camp just north of Concordia and Cover illustration by Gary A. Mohrman Retired Military Discount The Osher Institute at KU in partnership with KSU is pleased to announce a new retired military course discount. Retired military personnel may receive a special $10 per semester discount for courses offered in the Manhattan region. To receive your discount: • On the registration form, under “Alumni Association/ Military Discount,” please write “Military” in the Membership # line, and check the box Retired Military in the line below. • Online, follow the instructions when prompted to do so. • Call toll-free 877-404-5823 to register, and tell the registration specialist that you are retired military. The discount is available for short courses only. It does not apply to special event fees. 2 www.osher.ku.edu Tel. 785-864-5823, toll-free 877-404-5823 Summer 2015 Anthony Sylvestri tells a story Storytelling Concert Trip to Kansas City’s World War I Museum and Tour of the Kauffman Center We’ll travel by coach to Kansas City where we’ll spend the morning at the National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial. It is America’s only museum dedicated to sharing the Great War through the eyes of those who lived it. A docentguided tour, interactive displays, thought-provoking films and eyewitness testimonies will guide us through one of the largest collections of WWI artifacts in the world. Lunch will be at the museum’s Over There Café, and then we’ll have extra time to browse in the museum and visit the Liberty Memorial Halls. In the afternoon, we’ll take a guided tour of the spectacular Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts and its two performance halls. The tour presents a historic overview of the building’s development and highlights its architectural accomplishments. Summer 2015 Friday, June 19 7:30 a.m. – Coach departs Meadowlark Hills, picking up Meadowlark residents 7:40 a.m. – Coach picks up all others at Town Center parking lot west of Dillard’s 6:15 p.m. – Approximate return to Manhattan Be swept away with professional storyteller Sally Bailey as she tells you tales using the time-honored techniques that have entertained both children and adults for centuries. Then enjoy hearing stories from your peers who attended the Osher course on storytelling (see page 4) and have volunteered to share stories to make you laugh or cry, or both! Sally Bailey is a Professor of Theatre at Kansas State University and has loved listening to and telling stories since she was a child. Friday, June 26 7:00–8:30 p.m. Meadowlark Hills Community Room 2121 Meadowlark Rd., Manhattan Free event Refreshments will be served. $65 fee includes transportation, admissions and lunch. Registration deadline is June 5. Maximum: 52 persons, first-come, first-served basis. Request for refund will be honored on or before June 12 minus a $15 fee. Tel. 785-864-5823, toll-free 877-404-5823 www.osher.ku.edu 3 The Orphan Train Museum The Magic of Storytelling Camp Concordia, 1945 Trip to Concordia’s WWII Prisoner of War Camp and the Orphan Train Museum We’ll visit Concordia and first view the POW camp site north of town where the guardtower still stands and then tour the newly-opened museum at the site. At its height, Camp Concordia had 304 buildings, 4,027 prisoners, 880 American soldiers and employed 179 civilians. Lowell May, instructor of the Osher course on the POW camps of Kansas (see page 5), will be on board to give us insights. After a spectacular lunch at Marla’s Joy Teahouse (with the best carrot cake in Kansas), we’ll tour the National Orphan Train Museum. There, we’ll learn about the Orphan Train Movement of 1854–1929 that transported an estimated 200,000 orphans from eastern cities to new homes throughout the Midwest. Many Kansans trace their roots to this extraordinary migration. On our way out of town, we’ll stop to visit the Nazareth Convent and Academy, the beautiful, historic Motherhouse of the 160 Sisters of St. Joseph of Concordia on a hill overlooking town. 4 www.osher.ku.edu Friday, July 24 8:30 a.m. – Coach departs from Town Center parking lot west of Dillard’s 8:40 a.m. – Coach picks up residents at Meadowlark Hills 5:00 p.m. – Approximate return to Manhattan More details will be posted on the Osher website as they become available. $65 fee includes transportation, admissions and lunch. Registration deadline is July 10. Maximum: 52 persons, first-come, first-served basis. Request for refund will be honored on or before July 17 minus a $15 fee. Tel. 785-864-5823, toll-free 877-404-5823 A good storyteller can sweep you away to another time and place in the wink of an eye and the turn of a phrase. We will explore what makes a good story and how to tell a story effectively. Then each person who wishes to try these techniques will choose a favorite folk tale or a personal story to craft into a tale to share with others. Even if you have no desire to become a “storyteller,” you will gain insights on how to captivate and entertain your grandchildren or other family members with your unique life stories. Sally Bailey is a Professor of Theatre at Kansas State University and the author of Barrier-Free Theatre, a book about making theatre accessible to everyone. She has loved listening to and telling stories since she was a young child and teaches storytelling in her classes at K-State. Thursdays June 11, 18 & 25 • 2–4 p.m. Meadowlark Hills Community Room 2121 Meadowlark Rd., Manhattan Summer 2015 Photo ©WarnerBros, courtesy of Fanpop Inc. Prisoners of War in Kansas during World War II Many people are unaware that there were prisoner of war camps in Kansas during World War II. Main camps were located at Concordia, Salina and Fort Riley, while branch camps were located in or near Council Grove, Peabody, Lawrence, Hays, Cawker City, Eskridge, Leavenworth, Topeka, Hutchinson, El Dorado, Neodesha, Ottawa and Elkhart. Topics will include why POW camps were built in Kansas, how prisoners were treated, prisoner jobs and prison life in the camp, escapes, reeducation, and going home. The course will also cover the challenges faced by American soldiers at the camps and explore the feelings of the local population. Lowell May, who holds a degree in Education from Kansas State University, retired from the U.S. Army in 1986 as a Command Sergeant Major after serving 26 years. He is the author of Camp Concordia: German POWs in the Midwest (1995) and coauthor of Prisoners of War in Kansas 1943–1946 (2007). The History of Rock ‘n’ Roll For more than 50 years, rock ‘n’ roll has influenced many aspects of our lives. This course will look at rock ‘n’ roll from its origins, focusing on the development of rock styles from its roots in blues, folk, country and pop. We’ll expand and enrich participants’ listening experiences through examining song forms, musical instruments of rock, and the socio-political significance of song lyrics. For the purposes of this course, we’ll focus on music from the 1960s, 1970s and beyond. Steven Maxwell, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Music at Kansas State University. He teaches “The History of Rock and Roll,” as well as other classes in the music performance and music education areas. Thursdays July 9, 16 & 23 • 2–4 p.m. Meadowlark Hills Community Room 2121 Meadowlark Rd., Manhattan This course examines films withheld from public view due to their religious, political or sexual content. Created by filmmakers from different eras, some of these works dared to break traditions and defy conventions; thus, potential cinematic breakthroughs were lost to history, preventing a deeper understanding of the culture of the day. For example, we’ll see The Spirit of ’76, a Revolutionary War epic directed by American Robert Goldstein, imprisoned by the government (in 1917) for making “treasonous” art. We’ll compare censored and uncensored scenes from movies, re-evaluate films acceptable in their day but now considered politically incorrect, and debate what should be banned and who should make such decisions. Eric Monder, on staff at Bethany College, is a writer, teacher, and documentary filmmaker. He received his degree from New York University in 1986. Tuesdays July 14, 21 & 28 • 6:30–8:30 p.m. Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art, UMB Theater Kansas State University 701 Beach Lane (14th & Anderson Ave.), Manhattan Mondays July 6, 13 & 20 • 6:30–8:30 p.m. College Avenue United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall (new building) 1609 College Ave., Manhattan See tour of POW Camp Museum in Concordia, page 4 Summer 2015 The Movies You Didn’t See: The Who, What and Why of Censorship Tel. 785-864-5823, toll-free 877-404-5823 www.osher.ku.edu 5 In November we launched our second annual fundraising campaign, “10 & THEN… Celebrating our first decade and planning for the next.” Donors from the Manhattan area have joined nearly 200 national donors in response. We wish to thank them for their support and congratulate them for their commitment to lifelong learning. The Osher Foundation has challenged us to continue to build a more solid financial footing so we can sustain and expand our programming. We have made progress in those goals. But there’s more to do. Every dollar you contribute is immediately invested in our program, which means every dollar counts. So, please join our efforts. If you have missed the opportunity to contribute this year, don’t worry. You still can. To donate, simply: • Add a donation on your registration form; • Call KU Endowment toll free at 888-653-6111; or • Visit www.kuendowment.org/osher. A SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR GENEROUS DONORS.* Unless otherwise noted, all donors are Manhattan residents. REGENTS ($1000+) Jo Lindly Beverly B. Page Bernard Osher Foundation, San Francisco Caroline E. Salaty TRUSTEES ($500–$999) William Stamey & Rae Stamey Fred E. Wilson & Kathryn Swenson Patsy Vogt Wilson Loren J. Werth SPONSORS ($250–$499) FRIENDS Claire E. Law & Cherry Law Mary Dean Apel BENEFACTORS ($100–$249) Norma M. Benton & Duane A. Benton Wanda L. Fateley Nancy Bolsen Michael L. Heronemus, Junction City Sylvia S. Campbell Karen S. Hull & David Hull, Wamego Michaeline Chance-Reay Orris E. Kelly Lawrence R. Fry & Penny McGuire Fry Mary Ann McCoy Carolyn Haden PATRONS ($75–$99) Ann Murphy Byron L. Jacobson & Donna J. Jacobson June Myers SUPPORTERS ($50–$74) Edwin G. Olson & Kay B. Olson Charlene M. Brownson Janice J. Parsons Lincoln Deihl & Dorothy I. Deihl Nancy Peterson Darrell Denton Robert P. Robinson & Colleen M. Lois J. Deyoe & Charles W. Deyoe Robinson Harry D. Haas Bob L. Smith & Mary L. Smith Elsie Hall John K. Strickler & Joan C. Strickler Judy Kimball Sandra Wolfe Burritt S. Lacy Jr. & Yvonne V. Lacy *This is a list of donors who contributed between July 1, 2014 and March 31, 2015. Manhattan Arts Center UFM The Marianna Beach Museum • College Avenue United Methodist Church 6 www.osher.ku.edu Tel. 785-864-5823, toll-free 877-404-5823 Fees, Policies and Procedures Fees One course is $45; two courses $75; three courses $100; four or more courses $10 per course. The first $15 of the first course is credited as an Osher Institute membership fee. Class Cancellation Although unlikely, a class may be cancelled due to circumstances beyond the Institute’s control. Members will be notified of any cancellation and have the option to transfer their registration to another course or request a refund. Refund Policy If there is no stated deadline, a written or emailed request ([email protected]) for a refund will be honored up to one week before a course or special event begins. There will be a $5 administrative fee for a course and $15 for a special event. A $30 fee will be charged for returned checks. Privacy Policy Osher Institute at KU does not share, sell, or rent its mailing lists. You have our assurance that any information you provide will be held in confidence by the Institute. We occasionally use mailing lists that we have leased. If you receive unwanted communication from the Institute, it is because your name appears on a list we have acquired from another source. In this case, please accept our apologies. Kansas State University Nondiscrimination Policy Kansas State University is committed to nondiscrimination on the base of race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, ancestry, disability, military status, veteran status, or other non-merit reasons, in admissions, educational programs or activities and employment, including employment of disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam Era, as required by applicable laws and regulations. Responsibility for coordination of compliance efforts and receipt of inquiries concerning Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, has been delegated to the Director of Affirmative Action, Kansas State University, 214 Anderson Hall, Manhattan, KS 66506-0124, (Phone) 785-532-6220; (TTY) 785-532-4807. University of Kansas Nondiscrimination Policy The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression and genetic information in the University’s programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Director of the Office of Institutional Opportunity and Access, [email protected], 1246 W. Campus Road, Room 153A, Lawrence, KS, 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY. Program Accessibility We accommodate persons with disabilities. Please call 785-8645823 or mark the space on the registration form, and a KU Continuing Education representative will contact you to discuss your needs. To ensure accommodation, please register at least two weeks before the start of the class. See the nondiscrimination policy above. Summer 2015 OSHER MANHATTAN SUMMER 2015 REGISTRATION Special Accommodation If you will need special accommodation, please mark the box, and a member of the Continuing Education staff will contact you. AO150330 JCN150808 TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF (please print) Full name (first, MI, last, suffix) ___________________________________________________________________________________ Email_______________________________________________________ Daytime phone (________)_______________________ Address__________________________________________________________________________________________________ City, State, ZIP_____________________________________________________________________________________________ Date of Birth______________________________ Male Female Priority code (printed above your address)___________________________________________________________________________ Highest level of education completed: K-State Alum? KU Alum? High school Washburn Alum? Some college Hesston Alum? SELECT COURSES Bachelor’s degree Graduate degree Hutchinson CC Alum? Retired? Starts The Magic of Storytelling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 11. . . . . . . . . . . Meadowlark Hills Community Room Prisoners of War in Kansas during World War II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 6. . . . . . . College Avenue United Methodist Church The History of Rock ‘n’ Roll. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . Meadowlark Hills Community Room The Movies You Didn’t See: The Who, What and Why of Censorship. . . July 14. . . Marianna Beach Museum of Art, UMB Theater CHOOSE SPONSORED OR NON-SPONSORED MEMBERSHIP FEES A. Sponsored Osher Membership Meadowlark Hills If you are a resident of Meadowlark Hills or a Passport member, your course fees have been prepaid. Special event fees are extra and payable to the University of Kansas. B. Individual Osher Membership, choose fee below: One course: $45 Two courses: $75 Three courses: $100 Four or more courses: add $10 per course . . . . . $__________ Alumni Association/Retired Military Discount (Member #___________________). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . –$10 Choose: KU KSU HCC* Washburn Hesston** Bethany*** (*HCCAA members use member number 9999, **HCAA use 8888, ***BCAA use 7777) Retired Military SUBTOTAL $__________ ADDITIONAL FEES FOR SPECIAL EVENTS Trip to Kansas City’s World War I Museum and Tour of the Kauffman Center. . . . . . . . June 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $65 Storytelling Concert. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Free Trip to Concordia’s WWII Prisoner of War Camp and the Orphan Train Museum. . . . . July 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $65 SUBTOTAL $_________ Support our Annual Campaign with your tax-deductible gift. $50 Supporter $75 Patron $100 Benefactor $1000+ Regent Other $__________ $250 Sponsor $500 Trustee SUBTOTAL $__________ Add Subtotals for total payment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GRAND TOTAL DUE $_________ Check enclosed, payable to the University of Kansas. Charge to: VISA MasterCard Discover American Express Card #________________________________________________________ Exp.________________________________________ Name on card (please print)___________________________________________ Daytime phone (________)___________________ Mail completed form with payment to KU Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, KU Continuing Education, Registrations, 1515 Saint Andrews Drive, Lawrence, KS 66047, or register by phone, toll-free 877-404-5823 or online at www.osher.ku.edu. Summer 2015 Tel. 785-864-5823, toll-free 877-404-5823 www.osher.ku.edu 7 The University of Kansas Continuing Education 1515 Saint Andrews Drive Lawrence, KS 66047-1619 Meadowlark Rd 408 X 83 miles X N Manhattan Ave Kimball Ave Concordia Casement Rd College Ave Denison Ave 113 Browning Ave JCN150808 Allen Rd 24 X Kansas City 122 miles 18 - Marianna Beach Museum of Art - College Avenue United Methodist Church Claflin Rd Anderson Ave - Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community
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