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2020 FALL CATALOG OFFERING LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULTS 50+ www.uky.edu/olli 1 WHERE CURIOSITY NEVER RETIRES 2020 FALL REGISTRATION SCHEDULE To distribute registration traffic more evenly, registration will open online in 4 phases. Please note the scheduled opening for each category. Once the category is open for registration it will remain open. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12 10 a.m. - Phase One • Computers and Technology • Visual Arts 1 p.m. - Phase Two • History and Government • Literature and Writing • Shared Interest Groups (SIGs) THURSDAY, AUGUST 13 10 a.m. - Phase Three • Culture • Experiential Learning • Performing Arts 1 p.m. - Phase Four • Health and Wellness • Science and Environment TABLE OF CONTENTS OLLI AT UK 2020 FALL Fall Registration Schedule..............................................................2 OLLI Advisory Board .......................................................................3 VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE Donovan Scholarship.......................................................................4 TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 10:00 AM Online Zoom Meeting Donovan Forum..................................................................................5 Fall 2020 Course Offerings ...........................................................6-14 In this Virtual Open House: Registration Directions..................................................................14 • Chat with instructors • Learn about fall course offerings Instructors...................................................................................15-16 • Find out how you can get involved Support the OLLI at UK................................................................17 Helen Evans Birthday Celebration............................................18 OLLI at UK courses are offered in the spirit of academic freedom. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)...........................................19 Our learning environments encourage involvement by all Chaffin Kash Award........................................................................20 members and offer opportunities for open and sincere discussions. Any views expressed are those of the individual and are not representative of the University of Kentucky. OLLI AT THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY 2 2020-2021 IMPORTANT NOTE TO LEXINGTON ADVISORY BOARD OLLI MEMBERS Phil Maxson, Chair Once you have registered, you will Virginia Gregg, Vice-Chair at a later date receive an e-mail Diana Rast, Immediate Past Chair message that gives you the individual Zoom link(s) needed AT-LARGE BOARD MEMBERS June Burchard to enter the class or classes you Tom Clayton registered for. Lee Edgerton Pat Lawrence Mary Miller Julia Moore HOW TO REGISTER Kathleen Roper Janis Strassner Kempa Turner COMMITTEE CHAIR PERSONS Online at Connections – Jane Friedman uky.augusoft.net Curriculum – Ed Reeves Development - Maryann Wellman Donovan Forum – Sue Scheff OLLI at UK Office Promotion and Membership - Norma Wirt 658 S. Limestone, UK Ligon House Rules & Procedures - Larry Iaquinta Lexington, KY 40506-0442 Social – Carol Swiderski Complete Registration Directions Travel – TBA can be found on page 14 Volunteer – Anna Watson If you are having Registration issues... 1. Be sure if you have a new email address, contact 4. If your billing address is different than your [email protected]. The email on your profile address, please add your billing address profile has to match your current email or you when paying. will not be able to log in. 5. When paying, enter straight numbers, 2. When registering for classes, don’t stop in no - or / when entering your credit card between adding to cart and paying. If you take number. The same for your expiration date. too long, walk away from your computer, etc, 6. Please be sure to update your internet browser you will get an error. (Google Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Internet 3. Don’t wait on your computer earlier than Explorer) to the latest version. classes opening or you may receive an error message. Teresa Hager Robin Kleven Nick Farr CONTACT THE OFFICE 859-257-2656 859-257-2657 859-257-2667 3 WHERE CURIOSITY NEVER RETIRES Donovan Scholarship for Adults 65 and Older Tuition Waiver for Academic Studies The Donovan Scholarship is a tuition waiver program for adults aged 65 and older to take academic courses at the University of Kentucky. Donovan Scholars can enroll in courses listed in the UK General Catalog and in limited UK online courses. Acceptance is based upon available space, may require the consent of the instructor and/or have prerequisites. Donovan Scholars may audit courses for the joy of learning (no exams, papers or other assignments required), take classes for credit without working toward a degree or take classes for credit as a degree-seeking candidate. There is no previous educational requirement for Donovan Scholars not seeking a degree, whether auditing a course or taking it for credit. When working toward a degree, UK admissions criteria must be met. There is no limit on the number of semesters a person may enroll. Please note: Donovan Scholars are responsible for the cost of any required textbooks, materials, parking permits, applicable income taxes, late registration fees, and student ID. Donovan Scholarship Office | 658 S. Limestone,UK Ligon House, Lexington, KY 40506 - 0442 | 859-257-2657 OLLI AT THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY 4 DONOVAN FORUM SERIES THURSDAYS, SEPTEMBER 10 – DECEMBER 3, 2:00 – 3:00 P.M. To keep everyone safe, this semester’s Donovan Forum Series will be held on ZOOM. Please be sure to register online in order to get the link two days prior to the lecture. Membership not required. Watch for weekly updates from OLLI Office for ZOOM link. September 10 October 15 November 19 All the News That Will Not Stop: Gender Differences in Childhood: Sleep & the Health of Women Journalism in 2020 Science versus Stereotypes & Why Mairead Moloney, Ph.D., Linda Blackford, Columnist, We Should Care Department of Sociology, UK Herald-Leader Christia Spears Brown, Ph.D., Developmental Psychology, UK November 26 September 17 No Forum: Happy Thanksgiving! Regulation in the time of COVID-19 October 22 Secretary Becky Goodman, IKARIA, Greece: Keys to Well-Being December 3 Secretary of Energy Amy Kostelic, Ph.D., Department of Traces - Slavery at Ashland Family Science, UK Eric Brooks, Curator, Ashland, September 24 Henry Clay Estate Shall not be Denied or Abridged – October 29 The Centennial of Women Suffrage Meet your Muslim Neighbor Carolyn S. Bratt, Professor Emerita, Nadia Rasheed, MD UK College of Law November 5 October 1 The 19th Amendment & Lexington’s Town Branch Park the Trail to Ratification Allison Lankford, Executive Director, The Women Suffrage Centennial Chorus Town Branch Commons Project November 12 October 8 Guarding the Safety and Security LGBT History in the Bluegrass of Kentuckians Edwin Hackney Secretary Mary Noble Secretary of the Kentucky Justice & Public Safety Cabinet 5 WHERE CURIOSITY NEVER RETIRES FALL 2020 COURSE OFFERINGS COMPUTERS AND TECHNOLOGY Getting the Most Out of Your iPhone Instructor: Joe Dietz Get More Out of Your Mac Dates and Times: Tuesdays, October 13 – November 17, Instructor: Kurt Jefferson 1 – 3 p.m. Dates and Times: Mondays, September 14 – October 19, Location: Online Zoom Course 10 - 12 Noon Maximum Enrollment: 10 | Course Fee: $48 Location: Online Zoom Course Maximum Enrollment: 5 | Course Fee: $48 Learn important (and hidden) functions of your iPhone. Learn how to download apps, move them, nest them and delete them. You probably use your Mac every day but you’re probably not Learn how to get better photos with your phone, organize your getting the most out of your computer. This course will teach pictures, and send them in text and emails. Texting messages you techniques you can use to be more effective. Topics range and using Siri will also be covered along with lots more. from organizing files in a folder to suit you better to keyboard Participants should know their iPhone’s passcode, Apple ID, shortcuts to customizing your Dock. Tips provided in this and password. Participants should make sure their iPhone is course will save you time and make your computer use more updated with the latest operating system (IOS). Students should enjoyable. have a different device (like a computer, laptop, or iPad) to log into the ZOOM class to be able to practice the instructions on Getting the Most Out of Your iPad their iPhone. Instructor: Brooke Thomas Dates and Times: Thursdays, September 24– October 29, Introduction to Infrared Photography 1 - 3pm Instructors: Boone Baldwin, Larry Neuzel, & Eugene Potter Location: Online Zoom Course Date and Times: Monday, October 12 Maximum Enrollment: 10 | Course Fee: $48 1 - 3 p.m. Location: Online Zoom Course Learn how to use the built-in Apple apps on your iPad. Maximum Enrollment: 10 | Course Fee: $32 Personalize and organize your apps, take better photos, and organize them. Acquire information about settings, learn the Infrared photography is gaining in popularity all over the world. secrets of the keyboard, emailing, and texting with animation. Your camera with an Infrared filter is all you need to begin Get tips on using the Calendar, Notes, Reminders, and Books. photographing Infrared pictures. This filter blocks all light Face-time will be included if time permits. Participants should wavelengths except infrared, making sure only infrared light make sure their iPad is updated with the latest operating system reaches the sensor. The instructors will demonstrate how to and have their Apple ID and password accessible.