Institute for Learning in Retirement at Oak Hammock Spring 2018

The Institute for Learning in Retirement is dedicated to the enjoyment and continued learning of its members. The courses in this Bulletin are the work of volunteer members who organize and facilitate the courses, discussion groups, special events, and field trips as well as social activities involving the ILR. The presenters are also volunteers from the University of , Santa Fe College as well as the Gainesville community. Visit our website at www.ilratoakhammock.org or email Sara Lynn McCrea at [email protected] for more information. Spring Classes

The Governors of Florida Florida in the post-Civil War era contained fewer people than Tuesdays, March 13 through April 17 any other Confederate state, but a combination of black vot- 10:00 a.m. ers, Unionist residents, and a flow of Northern newcomers Oak Hammock Commons Oak Room nearly trumped the South by establishing a state government Cost: $10.00 that protected freedmen's rights and furnished education to Facilitator: Barbara Herbstman all while setting modern Florida's foundations. The names of David S. Walker, Harrison Reed, Ossian B. Hart, and Mar- This fall, Florida will hold an election for the Governor of Florida. cellus Stearns are little remembered today, but their legacies What is the role of the governor and how has it changed since we --at least those of the latter three men--resonate profoundly. first became a state? This course will briefly examine the changing Prepare to be surprised. role of the governor and briefly look at some of the issues and office April 3 Florida’s First Ladies holders of the past. Florida’s First Ladies also played an important Peggy Macdonald role in our state’s history. Florida’s governors relied upon the support of their partners, March 13 Florida's Governors: Indians, Internal Improvements Florida’s First Ladies. From Alachua County’s own Martha and Reform. Starke Perry during the Civil War to Ann Scott in the twenty- Joe Knetsch first century, Florida’s First Ladies have supported their hus- The program will concentrate on the governorships of Broome, Blox- bands’ work while making their own unique contributions. ham and Broward and how they handled the problems noted in the This talk focuses on the political partnerships of a sampling title. Broome was governor during the Third Seminole War and han- of First Ladies who made their mark on Florida history. dled the executive office during that strenuous time. Bloxham's ad- April 10 David Sholtz: Florida’s New Deal Governor ministration involved the famed Disston Purchase and the drainage 1933-1937 program that culminated with the extensive effort by the state under Todd Richardson Governor Broward to make the Everglades habitable and productive In the depths of the , Florida elected an for the small farmer. unconventional candidate as governor. David Sholtz was a March 20 Embattled Executive: Governor John Milton and the resident of Daytona Beach who campaigned with hopeful Civil War in Florida optimism during a time of despair. born of Russian

Boyd Murphree Jewish immigrant parents, Sholtz surprised the state’s politi- Governor John Milton came into office on October 7, 1861, almost cal establishment to become the 26th governor. Tackling six months after the start of the Civil War. He had to contend with Florida’s problems with cheerful confidence, Sholtz’s story is dire economic circumstances brought on by the conflict, controver- one of hope tempered with the social and political realities of sial Confederate polices such as conscription, growing unrest and the time during a turbulent period in our state’s history.

Unionist sentiment in the state, and Union attacks along Florida's April 17 The Changing Role of the Governor coast. A diehard secessionist and Confederate nationalist, Milton Donna Waller could not accept the South's defeat, taking his own life on April 1, This session will examine the evolution of Florida's guberna- 1865. torial office from the 1960's to the present. The transforma-

March 27 Nor Is It Over Yet: Florida's Governors and the tion of this office from chiefly ceremonial to a modern chief Successes of Reconstruction executive has affected the state's political life in many ways Canter Brown in the last 50 years. We will explore these changes in the office and their impacts. Spring Classes

Birds-Lessons Learned and Secrets in neighborhoods, forming large pre-migratory communal roosts, and foraging in large aggregations, they assist each Revealed Tuesdays, March 13 through April 17 other in locating ephemeral food sources, detecting preda- tors, and synchronizing departures for their long, dangerous 1:30 p.m. migratory flights. Learn just how important this distinctive Oak Hammock Commons Oak Room sociality is to Swallow-tailed Kites, and how vital the undis- Cost: $10.00 turbed persistence of pre-migratory roost is to the survival Facilitators: Pat Harden, Judy Gire of these amazing raptors. A series of programs by local experts who will share their observa- tions and knowledge about bird behavior, habitats, social life and April 3: Loons: Seabirding in Alachua County? The Cross conservation efforts. Florida Common Loon Migration

Presenter: Andrew Kratter, Ph. D., Collections March 13 Conservation for Florida’s Imperiled Raptors and Water Manager of Birds at the Florida Museum of Natural Birds: 20 Years of Discovery Through Remote Tracking History at the University of Florida. Studies

Presenter: Ken Meyer, Ph.D., Executive Director, In the late 1990s an email alerted Gainesville birders that Avian Research and Conservation Institute (ARCI) early spring was a good time to look for migrating Common Loons. Loons – are you sure? Loons by and large are Dr. Meyer will touch on highlights of the research he and his team at coastal migrants. What are they doing flying over Alachua ARCI have conducted over the last two decades, including some of County? Beginning in the spring of 2000, Dr. Kratter started the lessons learned, secrets revealed, and stories they hope will com- observing the sky from his yard. His systematic counting of pel us all to conserve and sustain our natural treasures. The stars of this migration, with as many as 180 in a single day and a the show will be the birds ARCI has tracked hundreds of thousands of total count of 5000, led to a discovery. His observations miles – species that keep enriching our lives as they struggle to en- have documented an inland migratory pathway that thou- dure: Swallow-tailed Kites, Reddish Egrets, Short-tailed Hawks, sands of Common Loons use every year. White-crowned Pigeons, Snail Kites, Roseate and Common Terns, Crested Caracaras, Great White Herons, Magnificent Frigatebirds, April 10 Life History of the Florida Sandhill Crane and more. Presenter: Steve Nesbitt, retired Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Ecologist. March 20 Imperiled Birds of Central Florida Presenter: Adam Kent, President of the Florida Ornitho- An illustrated talk on the Florida Sandhill Crane that will logical Society, formerly a biologist with Florida Fish and touch on their basic biology. How do they differ from the Wildlife Commission, ornithologist in the private sector other forms of Sandhill Cranes? Can Florida cranes be told apart from other subspecies that occur in Florida? How do Why are there so many rare birds in Central Florida? How many of cranes form pair bonds, why does the pair stay together for these species can be found in northern peninsular Florida? Come years? Nesting and raising of young will be discussed. Also, hear about some of the fascinating imperiled bird species that can be how the information learned about Florida Sandhill Cranes found within a few hours of Gainesville. In addition to more than a half is being applied to the conservation of other species. dozen federally listed species, you’ll also learn about the many other

birds listed as imperiled by state and international organizations. April 17 The Birds of Sweetwater Wetlands Park North Central Florida is one of the best places in the US to find rare Presenter: Deborah Segal, President of the birds. Mr. Kent will talk about success stories as well as a few spe- cies that haven’t fared as well. This talk will give you background in- Alachua Audubon Society, environmental scientist, co-designer of the Sweetwater Wetlands Park formation on how and why birds are listed by different organizations and agencies and what’s being done to protect them now. Plus, he Sweetwater Wetlands Park is a treatment wetland con- will talk about where to find many of these captivating birds! structed to clean Gainesville’s wastewater and stormwater. It attracts an amazing number of birds as well bird watchers March 27 The Communal Kite: How the Social Nature of the and nature photographers. This class will introduce the Swallow-tailed Kite Is Imperative to Its Survival spectacular collection of birds that nest, spend the winter Presenter: Gina Kent, Research Ecologist and Coordina- months, or pass through the park. Some of the design fea- tor, Avian Research and Conservation Institute (ARCI) tures that were specifically implemented to improve wildlife Unlike many raptors, Swallow-tailed Kites are social throughout their habitat within the park will also be discussed. annual cycle, in all aspects of their behavior. By nesting and roosting

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Mexico Before becoming Consul in Orlando in 2015, Consul Sabines Thursdays, March 15 through April 19 served as Governor of the State of Chiapas, a post his father held 10:00 a.m. before him. He will enlighten us about Mexican-American relations Oak Hammock Commons Oak Room as seen from the Mexican perspective during a year when Mexico Cost for course: $10.00 will choose a new President and the will see how our President acts and reacts to our neighbor to the South. Facilitator: Margaret Boonstra

March 15 Mexico in the Last Century ADDED ATTRACTIONS!!!!! Dr. Philip Williams, Director of the Center for “FRIDA” Latin American Studies and Professor of Political Saturday, April 14 7:30 p.m. Oak Room Science at UF This 2002 film, conceived and produced by Salma Hayek (who also stars as Frida), is a mesmerizing representation of Frida’s life. It In discussing Mexico’s turbulent political history, its economic was nominated for 6 Academy Awards and the dazzling sound challenges, its drug wars, and its often-fraught relations with the track won the Oscar. Free admission. United States, Dr. Williams will provide background for all of the lectures which will follow. MARIACHIS and MARGARITAS!

March 22 The Soul of Mexico Tuesday, April 24 4:00p.m.– 5:00 p.m. Dr. Efrain Barradas, Professor in the Department Bar/Upper Level Commons of Romance Languages at UF Kevin will serve up his delectable Margaritas while the wonderful Mariachi group which plays at two Gainesville restaurants will Dr. Barradas will share with us his deep knowledge about Mex- serenade us with their rousing melodies. ico’s rich literature and culture, and its unique embrace of a na- tional identity. MEXICAN DINNER! At 6:00 pm, the Oak Room doors will open March 29 Frida Kahlo to a delectable dinner concocted by Chef Jon and served by Max Dr. Carol McCusker, Curator of Photography at and his crew.

the Harn Museum Use the registration sheet to order Margaritas (no limit) and/or a An excellent 90-minute film aired by PBS and the Latino Public seat at the dinner (limit of 100) and celebrate this diverse culture Broadcasting System about the life and times of the Mexican across our border! artist, Frida Kahlo, and her world-famous muralist husband, Diego Rivera, will be shown. Dr. McCusker will introduce the film An Italian-American Tragedy: The Case of Sacco and add to our understanding of Mexican art and two of its stars. and Vanzetti: 1920-1927

April 5 How Mexicans are Coping in Florida Monday, April 9 1:30 p.m. Victoria Gomez de la Torre, Director of Migrant 1:30 p.m. Education for the Alachua County Schools, Oak Hammock Commons Oak Room

and Evan George, Immigration Attorney Free for ILR Members

Both presenters are on the front lines of trying to assist Mexicans Presenter: Frank Di Trolio among our midst. They will detail the challenges faced by those Facilitator: Trudi Di Trolio they serve, the ways in which they are trying to help, and what The Sacco and Vanzetti case, probably the most historically signifi- they expect to encounter in the future. cant legal case in U.S. history, attracted world- wide protests April 12 Mexican Undergraduate and Graduate Students against American justice. Sacco and Vanzetti were both accused of Tell Us About Their Experiences Here in killing two guards carrying a payroll of $15,000. But they were con- Gainesville victed primarily for being anarchists. The presiding judge referred to Dr. Antonio Tovar and students them as “those anarchists bastards” as sentiment grew that the two

For years, Dr. Tovar served as President of the Mexican- Italian immigrants were framed. The world community put the American Student Association here. He knows well the difficul- American justice system on trial long after their execution in 1927. ties most students have faced, the successes many have Dr Frank Di Trolio was born in Italy and immigrated to Canada in achieved, the aspirations of all of them pursuing their degrees. his teens. He received his Ph.D. in French at the University of Their stories will be riveting. Western Ontario and his MLS in Library Science at Florida State April 19 Mexican-American Relations University. He was the Humanities Bibliographer for the University The Honorable Consul of Mexico in Orlando, of Florida Libraries from 1987 until 2006, when he retired. Juan Jose Sabines Guerrero

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Law and the Movies Danny Glover, Matt Damon and Mary Kay Place.

Fridays, March 16 through April 27 Guest Lecturer: Linda Calvert Hanson, Esquire 1:30 p.m. Linda Calvert Hanson, is a graduate of the University of Flor- Oak Hammock Commons Oak Room ida Levin College of Law where she served as Assistant Dean Cost: $10.00 and Professor, after years in practice. She has recently retired Facilitators: Karen Miller, Dick Martin as Director of the Center of Professionalism of the Florida Bar.

March 16 You Belong to Me: Sex, Race and April 13 Abacus: Small Enough to Jail Murder in the South Abacus tells the story of the Sung Family and the Ruby McCollum was a wealthy married black Abacus Federal Savings Bank in New York’s Chi- woman living in Live Oak when she shot a promi- natown, which was the only US Bank to face crimi- nent white doctor. Why she shot him and what nal charges after the 2008 financial collapse. The happened at the trial have fascinated social scien- documentary tells the story of the five year battle of tists, historians and lawyers since 1952. The trial the Sungs to defend themselves, their bank and and retrial impacted not only those involved but their community. the criminal justice system itself. Guest Lecturer: Al O’Neill, Esquire http://oral.history.ufl.edu/2013/08/19/you-belong-to-me-the-ruby Al O’Neill is a Founding Member of Trenam Kemker and is a -mccollum-begins-production/ semi-retired, attorney who has served as Chair of the Ameri- Guest Lecturer: Stacy Scott, Esquire can Bar Association Taxation Section and the Florida Bar Stacy Scott, the Public Defender for the Eighth Judicial Circuit Taxation Section. is a graduate of the University of Florida and the University of April 20 Born Yesterday Florida Levin College of Law, where she also serves as an Ad- junct Faculty Member. Born Yesterday, starring Judy Holliday in an Oscar winning performance, Broderick Crawford and Wil- No class on March 23 but please plan to attend the liam Holden, tells a story of public corruption and Recycled Riches sale on March 24. how such corruption degrades the rule of law. In 2012 the film was deemed “culturally historically or March 30 Extraordinary Measures aesthetically significant” by the United States Li- Based on a true story about two parents whose brary of Congress and selected for preservation in the Na- children were suffering from a rare and fatal dis- tional Film Registry.

ease, this movie starring Harrison Ford and Keri Guest Lecturer: Jerry Kirkpatrick, Esquire Russell, who won a Golden Globe for the role, tells Jerry Kirkpatrick retired from the Navy Judge Advocate Gen- how the parents along with a brilliant scientist bat- eral Corps and then practiced law in Virginia, even commuting tled the medical and corporate establishment in a from Gainesville for several years. race against time for a cure. The film illustrates up a number of April 27 The Winslow Boy (1948) legal and ethical issues.

Guest Lecturer: Rupa Lloyd, Esquire The Winslow Boy is based on a true story of a Rupa Lloyd, is a Partner at Dell Salter, a new Gaines- young man who was expelled from his college ville law firm formed by a merger of two of its oldest without an opportunity to contest the charges and firms. She has practiced health law, in which she has a his family’s fight, which went to the House of Certificate, in Gainesville for sixteen years, the first thir- Commons, to clear his name. The film stars Mar- teen years representing UF Health. She is also an garet Leighton and Cedric Hardwicke.

AHCA licensed healthcare risk manager and is a board Guest Lecturer: Tim McLendon, Esquire certified professional Tim McLendon, of the Center for Governmental Responsibility April 6 The Rainmaker at the University of Florida Levin College of Law, teaches His- The Rainmaker is a legal drama based on a John toric Preservation Law, Appellate Advocacy and Legal Writing Grisham novel that brings up legal and professional and works with the UF Center for Latin American Studies on issues in a manner certain to offer interesting dis- Comparative Law issues and projects. cussion starting points. It stars Danny DeVito, in professional organizations.

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The Sidney Ives Class on Civics for Seniors Understanding and Enjoying Thursdays March 15 through April 26 1:30 p.m. Opera Tuesdays, March 13 through May 1 Oak Hammock Commons Oak Room 1:00 p.m. Cost: $10.00 Oak Hammock Commons Acorn Room Presenter: Donna Waller, Professor Emerita, History and Cost: $10.00 Political Science, Santa Fe College Facilitator: Trudi Di Trolio Facilitators: Forrest Crawford, Coni Gesualdi, David Hickey,

Ray Jones Donna Waller’s Civics classes are sold out at the Senior Cen- French Opera ter, and now they are coming to ILR. They offer us the opportu- What makes an opera French? The Language in which it is nity to review and understand our government and the constitu- sung? The nationality of the composer? A ballet scene? Join us tion at an in-depth level. Some of the topics include: the Feder- in this exploration of four French operas and find out. alist Papers, What is Federalism?; Are you more afraid of tyr- anny or of gridlock?; Separation of Powers,; How does the March 13 and 20 We begin our French opera series with Electoral College actually work?; The Bill of Rights, what is due Persee by Jean-Baptiste Lully. This 2004 Toronto Opera Atelier process?. production has aired on Canadian television. The myth of Per- see was personally chosen by the Sun King Louis XI as the Patient Empowerment topic for Lully's opera. The charming young cast of singers and Wednesday, April 25 10:00 a.m. dancers and the wonderful baroque instrument ensemble con- Oak Hammock Commons Acorn Room vey something of the court atmosphere of this 17th century op- Free for ILR Members era. Presented by David Hickey. Presenters: Frederick Southwick, Lisa Auerbach March 27 and April 3 Dialogues des Carmelites by Francis Facilitator: Gail Dewsbury

Poulenc. This opera in three acts premiered first in Italian at La Have you or a loved one ever been in a hospital? Did you Scala in Milan in January 1957 and then in French in June know that some research shows that over 200,000 patients in 1957 in Paris. We will show the 1999 production of the Opera the USA die each year from medical errors? That would mean National du Rhin. It will be presented by Forrest Crawford. that after cancer and heart disease, medical errors are the third cause of death in this country. April 10 and 17 La Vie Parisienne is an opera-bouffe (comic) in 4 acts by Jacques Offenbach. We offer a lively 2007 Dr. Southwick has been concerned about this problem profes- Opera national de Lyon production directed by Laurent Pelly. It sionally and personally for many years. He has developed a will be presented by Coni Gesualdi. program called “Patient Empowerment Coalition”. It has been implemented with great success in some departments at UF April 24 and May 1 Jules Massenet’s Manon is our fourth Health and other places around the country. opera this term. This version of the famous tale of the Chevalier Please attend this lecture to learn what you can do to help des Grieux et de Manon Lescaut by the Abbe Prevost will be yourself and your loved ones when they find themselves in a sung by Anna Netrebko and Rolando Villazon in a 2007 Staat- hospital. soper Unter den Linden production. It will be presented by Ray Jones. Roundtable Discussion in the Quartet of Four Short Stories Algonquin Genre Mondays, March 12 through April 9 Thursdays, March 15 through May 3 1:30 p.m. 10:00 a.m. Oak Hammock Commons Acorn Room Oak Hammock Commons Multi-purpose Room Cost: $10.00 Cost: $10.00 Class Limit: 25 Presenter: Estelle Aden Moderators: Jim Sullivan, Dick Suttor

Facilitator: Lisa Renner This is a forum for discussion of topics of mutual interest. Par- ticipants are encouraged to bring their interests, opinions, and Class outline will be released at a later date. expertise to the table and engage in spirited, though respectful debate. Topics will be determined jointly by participants.

Page 5 Spring Classes The Garden as History Centers and programs, educational institutions and non-profit organi- Wednesdays, March 14 through zations giving CubeSat developers access to a low-cost pathway to April 18 conduct research in the areas of science, exploration, technology 10:00 a.m. development, education or operations. This presentation will provide Oak Hammock Commons Oak Room an overview of the CSLI, how it works, what it has accomplished, and what is in store for the future. Cost: $10.00 Facilitator: Roy Hunt March 19 The Tree of Life (I) Presenter: Professor Douglas Soltis, Florida Museum of A series of lectures will examine the first appearance and the sub- Natural History. sequent evolution of pleasure gardens in both the Orient and the Scientists have studied evolutionary relationships between different Occident. groups of organisms since Darwin first coined the idea of a tree of life March 14 Seeing the Big Picture 150 years ago. In 2012 the National Science Foundation funded a Roy Hunt three-year, multi-institutional initiative aimed to merge existing infor- This talk will place the pleasure garden in the larger context of mation in a comprehensive universal tree and accompanying data- cultural landscapes. base for all 2 million named species. The team of Doug and Pam

March 21 Pleasure Gardens of the Orient Soltis led the UF effort.

Roy Hunt March 26 The Plight of the Honey Bee This session will focus on the pleasure gardens of China and Presenter: Professor Jamie Ellis, UF Entomology Dept. Japan. Honey bees are important pollinators of our nation’s crops. However,

March 28 The Italian Renaissance and French Grandeur managed honey bee colonies are under assault from a suite of Roy Hunt stressors that threaten the health and availability of this critical polli- This session will briefly consider the Roman Epoch, then focus nator. Herein, Dr. Ellis will discuss what is killing honey bees around upon the Italian Renaissance and French gardens and their influ- the world. Dr. Ellis’s research is devoted to improving honey bee ence in the United States. health through improved husbandry, understanding bee ecology and genetic diversity, and informed conservation efforts. April 4 English Traditions Roy Hunt April 2 The Tree of Life (II) Here the focus will be upon the English Picturesque Landscapes Presenter: Professor Pam Soltis, Florida Museum of Natural History of Capability Brown and Sir Humphry Repton and the artists Team Soltis led collaborative efforts to assemble the most compre- whose paintings inspired them. hensive tree of life for flowering plants and using genomic ap- proaches to investigate the earliest living lineages of flowering plants April 11 Vita Sackville-West and the Creation of Sissinghurst to provide new insights into the first flowers. They played a key role in Dr. Judith Page, UF Department of English sequencing a draft genome of the only living representative of the Dr. Page’s focus will be on Vita Sackville-West but she will intro- sister lineage to all other flowering plants in existence. duce Gertrude Jekyll via Sackville-West and will share Sackville- West’s assessment of American Lawrence Johnston’s Cotswold April 9 Why Do We Drink Alcohol? masterpiece Hidcote Manor. Presenter: Professor Matthew Carrigan, Santa Fe College Ethanol, or alcohol, in common parlance, is widely consumed across April 18 Vernacular Gardens of Rural Florida cultures and throughout history, even though its toxic potential is Riley Blitch, Cofounder of Garden Gate Nursery widely known. Why would the consumption of a potentially toxic sub- Riley will describe the vernacular gardens of Florida. Emphasis stance be so universal? Understanding this paradox may give insight will be placed upon notable examples ILR members can conven- into why some who consume ethanol become addicted, while others iently visit, Dudley Farm State Historical Park and Marjorie Kinnan can consume healthy amounts throughout their life. Resurrecting Rawlings State Historical Park. ancient enzymes from ancestors that lived millions of years ago pro- Science Matters vides a glimpse into the evolution of our ability to metabolize ethanol, Mondays, March 12 through April 16 and helps answer questions about why humans consume ethanol.

10:00 a.m. April 16 Biochar: Can Charcoal Save the World? Oak Hammock Commons Oak Room Presenter: Andrew Zimmerman, UF Geology Dept Cost: $10.00 From its uses in early metal smelting to subsistence agriculture, char- Facilitators: John Axe, Susan Wiltshire coal has played an important role in shaping the course of humanity.

March 12 The CubeSat Launch Initiative And now today, using hints from the ancients, researchers have re- Presenter: Scott Higgenbotham, NASA Kennedy Space Center discovered potential new uses for charcoal that may help solve some NASA’s CubeSat Launch initiative (CSLI) provides access to of humanities thorniest problems. ‘Biochar’, charcoal made from space for small satellites, CubeSats, developed by the NASA waste biomass, can be used to reduce climate change, fix infertile soils, and clean up polluted soils and waters. Page 6 Spring Classes

The 2017 Nobel Prizes April 18 The 2017 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to the

Wednesdays, March 14 through April 18 International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weap- 1:30 p.m. ons (ICAN) “for its work to draw attention to the Oak Hammock Commons Acorn Room catastrophic humanitarian consequences of any Cost: $10.00 use of nuclear weapons and for its ground- Facilitator: Jon Reiskind breaking efforts to achieve a treaty-based prohibi- tion of such weapons.” In the fall of each year the winners of that year’s Nobel Prizes are Dr. Paul Ortiz, Department of History, CLAS, UF announced. There are six categories and the winners are recog- nized for making significant contributions in the sciences, literature Coffee and Danish at the Finals! and peace. But their works are often quite esoteric and, frankly, incomprehensible to many of us. This course is designed to eluci- Student Research on Aging Presentations date the prizewinners’ accomplishments and put them into a con- Friday, March 16 text that we can understand. 9:30 a.m. Coffee and Danish 10:00 a.m. Finalists’ Presentations Experts from the University of Florida and elsewhere will give talks Oak Hammock Commons Oak Room on the significance of the contributions of the prizewinners in 2017 Free for ILR Members but please register on form and will lead discussions. Many of the presenters have personal anecdotes about these and other laureates, humanizing these The Robert A. Levitt Awards for Student Research on Aging “stars” for us. are funded and managed by ILR. The Finalists for these awards are the five best presenters from the Poster Exposition March 14 A brief review of the history of the Nobel Prizes and held here in February. They will each deliver a 15 minute a video of the Nobel Lecture by the winner of the Oral / Power Point presentation of their research work – in lay- 2017 Nobel Prize in Literature, Kazuo Ishiguro man’s terms. These will be judged presentations, with First [Courtesy of Nobelprize.org]. Prize of $1,000; Second Prize - $800; Third Prize - $600 and Dr. Jon Reiskind two Runner-up Prizes - $400. ILR members in attendance will March 21 The 2017 Nobel Prize in Physics was divided, one be invited to submit comments on the presentations. These half awarded to Rainer Weiss, the other half jointly will be considered in the Judges’ deliberations for award levels. to Barry C. Barish and Kip S. Thorne "for decisive Winners will be announced the next day. contributions to the LIGO detector and the The Oak Room will be set up café style. Starting at 9:30, observation of gravitational waves." members will be able to enjoy Danish pastries and coffee, Dr. Anna Haffernan, Visiting Scientist, Department of while they socialize with our judges and with UF faculty Physics, CLAS, UF mentors in attendance. March 28 The 2017 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine

was awarded to Jeffrey C. Hall, Michael Rosbash, and Michael W. Young “for their discoveries of mo- lecular mechanisms controlling the circadian rhythm.” Dr. Karyn Esser, Department of Physiology & Functional Genomics, College of Medicine, UF 2018 Board of Directors Officers April 4 The 2017 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Susan Wiltshire, Chair Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel was awarded Ron Bern, Vice-Chair to Richard H. Thaler "for his contributions to behave- Anne Eiler, Treasurer ioral economics." Karen Merrey, Secretary Hon. Lauren Poe, Santa Fe College and Mayor of Gainesville Committee Chairs Jon Reiskind, Budget April 11 The 2017 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was Michael Levy, Communications awarded to Jacques Dubochet, Joachim Frank Trudi Di Trolio, Curriculum and Richard Henderson "for developing cryo- Coni Gesualdi, Membership electron microscopy for the high-resolution John Ritter, Social structure determination of biomolecules in solution." Robin West,/ Ron Bern, Aging Research Poster Exposition Dr. Qiu-Xing Jiang, Department of Microbiology Sara Lynn McCrea, Ex-officio & Cell Science, IFAS, UF

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