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518 South 7th Avenue, Wausau, WI 54401-5396

Good Ideas An enriching three-day program for lifelong learners age 50 and over January 7-9, 2020

Good Ideas: A University Experience for Adults January 7,8 and 9, 2020 Join a group of lifelong learners, aged 50 and over, for an enriching three-day program at UW-Stevens Point at Wausau Campus. A January thaw for your mind and spirit.

Daily Schedule Buffet Lunch Menu Advisory 8:15-8:45 a.m. Registration (Tuesday only) Catered by UW- Stevens Point Catering Board Wausau Campus West Entrance Hallway Doris Eberlein 8:45-9 a.m. Welcome and Announcements (Tuesday only) January 7 Tomato Soup, Turkey and Cheddar Wrap, Susan Beck 9-10 a.m. General Session, Auditorium in Main Building Vegetables, Cookies, and Beverages James Beck 10-10:30 a.m. Refreshment Break, Union and Concourse. Jim Hampton 10:30-noon Morning Class January 8 Linda Haney Beer Cheese Soup, Ham and Swiss Sandwich, 12-1 p.m. Lunch Lucy Harvey Vegetables, Cookies and Beverages 1-2:30 p.m. Afternoon Class Kathy Schultz 2:45-3:45 p.m. Tuesday: “ABCs of Apples, Botany, and Cider” January 9 Robert Tuman Potato Soup, Beef and Provolone Wrap, Paul Whitaker Jon Krueger Vegetables, Cookies and Beverages Wednesday: “Plating a Cheese Board” Dr. Tom Gallant The Milk Merchant We are looking for a few more *See Registration Instructions for advisers. If you are interested Thursday: “Seek and Find Inspirational SPARK!” selections and beverage option. in serving on this board, please Lisa Hoffman contact Christine Reynebeau --Indicate if you are vegetarian. in the Continuing Education Office.

Good Ideas: General Sessions, Wausau Campus–Main Building-Auditorium

Tuesday - January 7 Wednesday - January 8 Thursday - January 9 North Central Health Care Eight Reasons Why Human Music of Bach, Handel, and Expansions Races Do Not Exist Scarlatti—a guided tour. Michael Loy Ron Lippi, Ph.D. Trevor Stephenson This talk will discuss the expansions North This talk will examine ancient practices that Harpsichordist Trevor Stephenson plays and Central Health Care is bringing to Wausau with divides humans into distinct groupings based discusses masterworks by these three remarkably a new $6 million Aquatic Therapy Pool in April on appearances, which survives today despite diverse Baroque geniuses—all born in the year of 2020, followed by another $73 million campus several reasons showing the practice to be 1685. This talk will explore how this great music expansion. Join us as he discusses both the flawed. Anthropologists have moved from racial forms the pinnacle of Baroque ideals while benefits of Warm Water Therapies and how the classification in the 19th and 20th centuries to ushering in the Age of the Enlightenment. future expansion is slated to improve the Wausau dismissal of race as a valid concept in recent Trevor Stephenson, a harpsichordist, fortepianist, community. decades. Join in the exploration of an improved understanding of how human variability and pianist, is the artistic director and founder Michael Loy is the chief executive officer for North and DNA argue for the repudiation of racial of the Madison Bach Musicians. He holds a Central Health Care, a multi-county community categories. doctorate of musical arts degree in historical services program organization serving Langlade, performance of 18th century music from Cornell Lincoln and Marathon Counties. North Central Ron Lippi, Ph.D., is professor emeritus of University, where he studied fortepiano with Health Care serves over 10,000 people annually anthropology and taught at UWMC for 27 years Malcolm Bilson. With his colleague, Norman across 5,000 square miles with approximately prior to his retirement two years ago. He has Sheppard, he has made and refurbished a series 1,000 employees. Michael has an MBA from been a lecturer in the Good Ideas program for 27 of historical keyboard instruments ranging from UW-Madison, a master’s degree in kinesiology years. He is still an active archaeologist directing a Italian Renaissance harpsichords to Victorian from UW-, and a bachelor’s degree project in Ecuador. pianos. He has released sixteen recordings on the from UW-Stevens Point in health promotion and Light & Shadow label and tours throughout the wellness. He is also a Fellow of the American United States as performer and lecturer. College of Health Care Executives. REGISTRATION FORM Registrations will be accepted through Wednesday, January 2, 2020 or until full. College of the Emeriti will be given Registration Instructions priority until Wednesday, December 4, 2019. Then all other registrations will be taken in the order they are received. 1. You must register for one morning and one afternoon class. Each class meets all three days. For questions about content, call 715-261-6294 or stop in at the Wausau Office. For help with registration, call the Stevens Point Office at 715-346-3838. 2. Register early - space is limited. To register, complete the Registration Form at left and mail it to: Continuing Education, UW-Stevens Point at Wausau, 625 Stewart Ave. Registrant #1 Check if vegetarian. Registrant #2 Check if vegetarian. Wausau, WI 54401. If you have questions, call 715-261-6294. You can also register online: Address Address www.uwsp.edu/conted/Pages/Retirement-Learning 3. Buffet lunch is $39 for all three days; includes a soup, City State Zip City State Zip sandwich, side, dessert and beverage; or bring your own lunch. Advanced reservations required. (Coffee, tea and water to be provided during break options). Please check Phone # Phone# if vegetarian. 4. All general sessions will be in the Auditorium in the Email Email main academic building. You will be able to park in Lot G behind the UW Center for Civic Engagement, on the Registrant 1 Registrant 2 street or in Marathon Park. Morning Class Session______Morning Class Session______5. Pick up your registration packet inside the West Afternoon Class Session______Afternoon Class Session______entrance after 8:15 a.m. on Tuesday. The program will begin promptly at 8:45 a.m. on Tuesday. On Wednesday Optional: 2:45 p.m. and Thursday, classes begin at 9 a.m. CONFIRMATION IS NOT SENT IN ADVANCE. ABCs of Apples, Botany and Cider Registrant #1 Tuesday Registrant #2 Tuesday Plating a Cheese Board Registrant #1 Wednesday Registrant #2 Wednesday 6. In case of inclement weather, we will cancel or delay Seek and Find Inspirational SPARK! Registrant #1 Thursday Registrant #2 Thursday the program for that day. If the Wausau Schools are closed, Good Ideas will be too. However, we may Registration Fee ($59 for each registrant) ...... Total______also cancel if the surrounding areas are hazardous. Fee waived for College of the Emeriti Members To be sure, tune into the radio after 6:30 a.m. for any Buffet Lunch Program ($39 per person) Vegetarian? Check the box above...... Total______cancellation notice (WIFC, WSAU, WIZD, WDEZ, WRIG or WOFM). It is essential to provide an email Mail your check and registration form to: Continuing Education, UW-Stevens Point at Wausau Grand address, for updates on any schedule changes. Also 518 South 7th Ave, Wausau, WI 54401 Total______check the UW-Stevens Point at Wausau Continuing Education Facebook page and website. If you wish to pay via a credit card, you will have to register online at 7. Optional after-programs begin at 2:45 p.m.. Rooms www.uwsp.edu/conted/Pages/Retirement-Learning or call the Continuing Education office at 715-261-6294. will be announced on January 7.

Morning Classes, 10:30 a.m. - noon (Choose one.)

1. Climate Change and It’s Impacts on Examine and explore the mechanisms of climate change, the evidence of its existence, and the anticipated impacts in Wisconsin and beyond. With so much more to climate change than just global warming, take a deep dive into all the other factors to consider. Paul Whitaker, professor of biology at UW-Stevens Point at Wausau, teaches courses in botany, zoology, and environmental science. He is also an avid gardener and cyclist and chairs the Grounds Committee of Monk Botanical Gardens. 2. Nobody Does It Better Several pieces exist in the Classical repertoire that appear as if they were composed with very specific artists in mind; though not always the case, there are a handful of interpreters that take ownership of many of these solo masterpieces. Join us to explore some of the great masterworks of company such as Itzhak Perlman, Arthur Rubinstein, Luciano Pavarotti, and many more! Jacob Roseman, Ph.D. has degrees from the Philadelphia College of the Arts, the Eastman School of Music, Florida State University, and the Mozarteum. He has taught at UW-Stevens Point, UW-Oshkosh, and Morehead State University. 3. The Dangers of Being a Do Gooder Join this class for an examination of the motivation to help others and the traps people fall into when wanting to do good. Hosler, an inveterate do-gooder, invites a hearty discussion on the issues of do-goodism as he develops a program on doing good in a good way. Douglas Hosler, former professor of philosophy, started his academic career in 1966 at UW-Madison. He is intensely fond of UW-Marathon County where he spent the vast majority of his career. 4. Wisconsin Farmacology- Wellness from the Ground Up Learn about native Wisconsin plants, how to identify and utilize them and ways that gardening and nature can improve your health. In this interactive class, participants are encouraged to bring in plants or picture of plants that they would like identified! Hannah Marti, Medical College of Wisconsin MS2, and Elise Schuler, Monk Gardens Event and Education Coordinator, as they share their knowledge about ways to access and understand our gardening and how it can improve our health. Afternoon Classes, 1-2:30 p.m. (Choose one.)

5. The Era of the American Revolution, 1763-1789 In these three sessions, Professor Barker will examine the era of the American Revolution. In addition to exploring the causes, course and consequences of the Revolution, he will also focus on the role played by ordinary Americans in the conflict. What began as a modest protest against British policies eventually became a global conflict that created the United States and ushered in the Age of Revolution. Come learn more about one of the most critical and dramatic periods in all of American history. Brett Barker, Ph.D., is professor of history at UW-Stevens Point at Wausau, where he has taught since 2002. He is the author of books and articles on the Civil War and is on the Marathon County Historical Society Board of Directors 6. Evolutions in Christian Theology Christian theology is manifold, contested and always evolving. This course will introduce concerns and problems that are central to Christian thought by focusing on periods of transition. We will consider how the problem of the crucified Messiah led Church fathers to clarify their ideas about the mission of Jesus, how disputes over religious authority led to Protestant theologies, and how these issues continue to echo into contemporary society. Ryan O’Leary, Ph.D., specializes in philosophical theology and questions of religion and culture. He is a Wisconsin native who enjoys exploring the state’s many natural areas by foot, kayak and snowshoe. 7. Close to Home: Exploring the Wisconsin Landscape From the comfort of the warm classroom, this class with use the countryside as a muse to explore the work and techniques of three Wisconsin landscape artists while creating individual outdoor-inspired artwork using a different medium each day. No art experience necessary, just a willingness to venture out with your imagination, while close to home. Nancy Laliberte is a working artist and art history enthusiast. When she is not painting or drawing in her studio, you can find her exploring the landscape plein-air painting and sketching. Her artwork can be found at nancylaliberte.com 8. The Chemistry of Nuclear Power and Weapons This class will explore the chemistry behind all things “nuclear.” The word “nuclear” or “radiation” to something causes fear and caution. Images of nuclear bomb clouds come to mind along with the tremendous destruction caused by the nuclear bombs used at the end of World War II. Yet 20% of electricity in the U.S. is generated by nuclear power plants, radiation and radioactive isotopes that are used in the medical field to diagnose and treat illness and disease. Nuclear power does not contribute to global warming like coal-burning power plants. This class will focus on using understanding and appreciation to reduce fear and caution. Rebecca Ottosen is a professor at the UW-Stevens Point at Wausau campus in the Chemistry department. She has taught for 15 years and strives to make chemistry engaging and applicable to current topics.