November 6, 2019 Presentation Slides

Unrig The System - An OLLI Dialog with Ralph Hughes and Alec Tsoucatos, PhD

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October 11, 2019 Presentation Slides

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly: Political Polls with Cynthia Perry

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October 4, 2019 Presentation Slides

Impact of Tech on Consumption Practices with Dr. Ana Babic Rosario

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September 27, 2019 Presentation Slides

Lobbying with Dr. Paul Teske

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September 20, 2019 Presentation Slides & Reading List

White Privilege, White Frailty & Unconscious Bias with Janet Kester

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Doug Allen, PhD's Presentation on China May 10, 2019

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Doug Allen OLLI China Notes 0519.pptx

Dick Lamm Presentations - Spring 2019

1.The Aging Society.pdf

2.Health Care .pdf

3.DEBT AND INTERGENERATIONAL EQUITY copy_.pdf

4.IMMIGRATION.pdf

5. Education.pdf

6.Commandments of Community.pdf

NREL Tour Presentation April 2019

NREL Free Tour Schedule

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The Third Reich book and movie recommendations

 WINTER 2019 

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World View China

TH284-Imperial China as Depicted by Chinese Filmmakers; Dixie Vice and John Lungerhausen; click here for syllabus

Fine Arts/ Literature/ Writing

M143-Poetry for Non-Poets; Kirsten Morgan

M284-The Blues: Roots and Branches, Part 1; Larry Tannenbaum; click here for syllabus

T182-More Great Movies; Bob Magnani and Arlene Pickett; click here for syllabus

T185-Poetry, Continued...; Kirsten Morgan and Linda Ropes

Current Events/ Politics

T133-Q&A; Tom Hughes

T134-Is Democracy Still the Best Form of Government?; Tom Hughes FULL

T288-Poverty and the Wealth Divide; Bill Richardson FULL

W184-The Times They Are a Changin': Current Events;Blu Wagner & Maggie Wohlberg FULL

W288-Salon Topics: The Human Condition; Judy Allison; click here for syllabus FULL

TH183-Great Decisions 2019; Peter Lohaus & Jeff Pederson; click here for syllabus FULL

History/ Economics

M266-Words and Music of America's Wars; Daniel Grace; click here for syllabusFULL

M247-If Only These Walls Could Talk! Iconic Buildings Symbolizing the Nation and State; Ellen Stanton; click here for syllabus

T289-Victorian Women Explorers; Linda Smith; click here for syllabus FULL

W183-America as Seen Through the Eyes of Its Filmmakers, Part 2; Barry Bley

W237-Why Thomas Jefferson Venerated and Violated the Constitution; Jack Van Ens

TH181-Notable Americans and Events that Shaped US History; Nick Muller; click here for syllabusFULL

Extracurricular Learning

W185-Basic Bridge II; Michael Holmes; click here for syllabus 

W280-Bridge Defense in the 21st Century; Michael Holmes; click here for syllabus FULL

W289-Beginning Chess 1; Melvin Mandell; click here for syllabus

Philosophy/ Religion/ Psychology

M142-Are You My Type and Am I Yours? The Enneagram and Relationships; Sue Burdette; click here for syllabusFULL

M285-Liberal Christianity: Another Way Along the Way; Joe Woodson; click here for syllabus 

T181-How the Quakers Have Shaped the Nation; Cynthia Perry; click here for syllabus CANCELLED

T186-Exploring Paranormal Phenomena; Don Krill

W182-Existential Psychotherapy and Self Awareness; Don Krill

(STEM) Science/ Tech/ Environmental/ Engineering/ Math

M181-Technological Innovations and Societal Transformation; Colleen and Gary Jorgensen; click here for syllabus

T287-Weather and Climate: Understanding the Basics; Paul Belanger and Jim Keller; click here for syllabus

W151-Flying the Friendly Skies: Landing on Answers to Frequent Aviation Questions; Don Stanton and Barb Adams 

W286-Response to a Warming World, State-by-State; Phil Nelson; click here for syllabus

TH162-Famous Scientists and Their Achievements; Peter Gilbert, Barb Adams and Fran Fraser

WellAware

TH286-A Guide to Cognitive Fitness: Maintaining Mental Sharpness; Sherma Erholm; click here for syllabus FULL

TH285-Yoga for Strength, Flexibility & Balance; Vicki Olson FULL

Friday Speaker Series

Jan 18-After ISIS: The Future of the Middle East in the Era of Donald Trump; Nader Hashemi

Jan 25 - Everybody's Talking! Are We Listening?; Arleen Arnsparger, John D. Cooper, PhD

Jan 25-They Do What in Azerbaijan?; Edward Kajko CANCELLED-rescheduled for Spring Term

Feb 1-Forensic Science: Past, Present, Future; David Maloney

Feb 8-Canadian Consul and Senior Trade Commissioner: Latest News and Evolution of our Bilateral Relationship; Jerome Pischella

Feb 15-Jefferson County Libraries - Alexa, Tell Me How to Use the Libraries; Joyce Deming

Feb 22-Introduction to Reverend Gary Davis - American Blues and Folk Music Icon; Larry Tannenbaum

March 1-Buffalo Bill: His Wild West and On-going Legacy; Steve Friesen

March 8-Journaling with Nature's Jewels: Hummingbirds of Colorado; Kate Hogan

 FALL 2018 

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World View China

Understanding Life and Culture in Imperial China; Barbe Ratcliffe; click here for syllabus

Fine Arts/ Literature/ Writing

Beethoven: The Man, His Music and His Times; Hille Dais;  click here for syllabus

The Oscars II: Movies Spanning 1976-2007; Bob Magnani; click here for syllabus

The Women Artists of Montreal's Beaver Hall Group; Karen Lindsay; click here for syllabus

Foreign Films Along the English Channel; Dixie Vice; click here for syllabus

Rembrandt: Painter as Printmaker; Susan Elliott

Why Does Cough Rhyme with Off? History of the English Language; Joanne Greenberg; click here for syllabus

Current Events/ Politics

Great Decisions; Peter Lohaus & Jeff Pederson

The Times They Are a Changin': Current Events; Blu Wagner & Maggie Wohlberg

TED Talks; Tom Hughes & Colleen Jorgensen

Hands-On Education: Making Learning Authentic; BJ Meadows & Marilyn Saltzman

U.S. Foreign Relations & Current Events: Have We Entered a Renewed Cold War?; Don Stanton; click here for syllabus

History/ Economics

U.S. Capitol, Colorado State Capitol & Mount Vernon: Iconic Buildings; Ellen Stanton; click here for syllabus

America as Seen Through the Eyes of Its Filmmakers; Barry Bley

Public Banking; Alec Tsoucatos

Land Value Taxation: The Idea of Henry George; Alec Tsoucatos

InterActive Learning

Basic Bridge I, Learn to Play!; Michael Holmes 

Bridge: Play of the Hand; Michael Holmes

Philosophy/ Religion/ Psychology

Mindfulness II: Understanding the Stories That Color Your Life; Barbe Ratcliffe; click here for syllabus

Four Asian Religions; Dan Putman; click here for syllabus

The Enneagram: What Are They Thinking? Why Do They Act That Way?; Sue Burdette

Dogma, Skepticism & Hope: Ecclesiastes, Job and Camus; Joe Woodson; click here for syllabus

We Who Laugh Last; Charles Schuster; click here for syllabus

Transforming the Five Main Buddhist Emotions; Gretchen Groth

Continuing to Awaken; Bob Mischke

(STEM) Science/ Tech/ Environmental/ Engineering/ Math

Life: Past, Present, Future???; Fran Fraser

Examples of Research at the Colorado School of Mines; John Trefny; click here for syllabus

TOUR: Geology Along Trail Ridge Road; Dave Lindsey

Science Tours; Jim Sieke

How the Earth Works; Jim Elliott and Dave Lindsey; click here for syllabus

WellAware

Improve Your Knee Health Using Mindful Movement & Feldenkrais Method ®; Joan Jordan

Yoga for Strength, Flexibility & Balance; Vicki Olson

Energy Medicine for You; Nancy Lloyd

How to Create Health & Lifelong Well-Being; Alan Carpenter

Friday Speaker Series

Duke Ellington Through the Decades; Harriett Milnes

Dead Sea Scrolls & the American Southwest; Anthony Garcia

Status of Wildlife in Gore Valley, Colorado; Bill Andree

Tea & the Changing Beverage Landscape; Pete Jokisch & Kyle West

The Elements of Enjoyment: The Psychology of Optimal Experience; Joe Brady

World Events: Let's Talk!; Matjaz Bren

Early Golden City & the Quest for the Colorado Capital; Nathan Richie

Bitcoin; Nicolas Cachanosky

 SPRING 2018 

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World View Mexico

Mexican-U.S. Relationships: A History; Sherma Erholm; click here for syllabus

Fine Arts/ Literature/ Writing

Music For Great Films; Steve Weston;  click here for syllabus

Current Events/ Politics

Great Decisions 2018; Peter Lohaus &Jeff Pederson; click here for syllabus

History/ Economics

America's War for the Greater Middle East; Steve Nelson; click here for syllabus

Investing for the Experienced Investor: Are You Smarter Than A Monkey?; Nancy Reese & Mark Teter; click here for syllabus and course materials

The Third Reich - History & Human Nature; Hille Dais; click here for syllabus  

InterActive Learning

Basic Bridge III: Popular Conventions; Michael Holmes; click here for syllabus

Philosophy/ Religion/ Psychology

Philosophy: Wandering & Wondering with Big Words; Joe Woodson; click here for syllabus

(STEM) Science/ Tech/ Environmental/ Engineering/ Math

Research at the Colorado School of Mines; John Trefny; click here for syllabus

Great Geological Trips for the Non-Geologist; Dave Lindsey; click here for syllabus

 WINTER 2018 

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World View Mexico

Historic Cities in Central Mexico and the Mexican History of the 19th Century; Abe Grinberg; click here for syllabus

Fine Arts/ Literature/ Writing

All The Light We Cannot See; Mary Meinig; click here for syllabus

Comedy; Bob Magnani & Jim Sieke; click here for syllabus 

Asian Films; Dixie Vice ; click here for syllabus

The Blues: Roots & Branches; Larry Tannenbaum; click here for syllabus

Current Events/ Politics

Great Decisions; Peter Lohaus &Jeff Pederson; click here for syllabus

History/ Economics

The Great Debate: Advocates & Opponents of the American Constitution; Lattina Adams; click here for syllabus 

American Identity; Nick Muller; click here for syllabus

 The Third Reich - History & Human Nature; Hille Dais; click here for syllabus 

The Progressive Era: Antidote to Gilded Age Excesses; Anne Christner; click here for syllabus 

Philosophy/ Religion/ Psychology

The Value of Women as Equal; Suzie Linenberger; click here for syllabus

(STEM) Science/ Tech/ Environmental/ Engineering/ Math

Nuclear Submarine - A Personal Experience; Jamie Cookinham; click here for syllabus

Rocks and Minerals; Jim Elliott & Dave Lindsey; click here for syllabus