MOLLI Catalog by MOLLIatUM

SPRING/SUMMER 2024 To learn more, contact (406) 243-2905 or visit us online at www.umt.edu/molli 1

Initially funded by a grant from The Bernard Osher Foundation, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UM (MOLLI) is a lifelong learning program for adult learners. MOLLI’s goal is to create an accessible and innovative learning environment so that active older adults from all backgrounds and levels of education may pursue learning. MOLLI builds on the rich resources of the University of Montana (UM) to offer its members an array of educational and social opportunities. As a MOLLI member, you MOLLI Council Members have the opportunity to: • Take a broad array of courses with distinguished current and retired faculty from UM and other universities, present and emeritus, experts, attorneys, national professional instructors, and Missoula area teachers in a “no grade, no test” learning environment

David Andrews

Christopher Comer

• Keep active and enrich your life

Royce Engstrom

• Volunteer and be involved

Elizabeth Johns

• Meet new and interesting people

Peggy Kuhr

• Continue to learn and expand your horizons • Explore new skills and develop new interests

Bill Lawrence

• Participate in Special Member Events & Special Interest Groups

Ann Libecap

• Stay mentally fit and have fun!

MOLLI's annual membership is $40 per person. The membership period is July 1 - June 30. Membership fee is non-refundable. Courses are typically $70 each. Some activities are free to members while others have a small fee. The benefits of membership include: • Access to enroll in MOLLI courses and groups • Free special member-only events

Cover photo courtesy of MaryDon Glidewell

Audrey Peterson Tobin Shearer Mary Sheehy Moe Barbara Theroux Jim Valeo Tim Nichols, Dean, Davidson Honors College

MOLLI Supporter

Welcome to MOLLI Dear Members and Friends, Yes, it’s still officially winter, and yes, we’re dreaming about spring. This catalog is your way to turn dreaming into action as you look through MOLLI’s offering of courses and events for the Spring/Summer 2024 season. Volunteers with the Special Events & Interests Committee and the Program Committee – working with MOLLI staff – have put together another banquet with expanded offerings. The Member Engagement Committee makes sure we get the word out to you. Among the season’s opportunities: Special events that take you outside, say, to learn about fungi and visit a mushroom farm just outside of Missoula, or to walk around the state arboretum.

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Programs that meet 3 times – once each MOLLI term – such as the special course about Montana Geology, led by UM-Western Regents Professor Rob Thomas.

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A new partnership with UM’s Mansfield Center, and a presentation by Regents Professor and MOLLI volunteer Paul Lauren on Mike Mansfield.

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Opportunities to take online courses through Osher’s National Resource Center. This winter, 81 MOLLI’s have enrolled in those courses.

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A new way to meet with graduate students at UM. This spring, grad students will help lead a course by Professor John Sommers-Flanagan on happiness. The course continues in our intergeneration tradition, which began with the MOLLI-Davidson Honors College book discussion group (in its fifth year), and continued this spring semester with a course from Professor and MOLLI volunteer Tobin Miller Shearer. His current class on the history of slavery has 30 undergrads and 22 MOLLI students.

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And the potential to travel with other MOLLI members. So far, we’re looking at a trip to southwest Montana’s Centennial Valley in mid-summer, and a tour to Iceland next November.

In addition, MOLLI volunteers and staff are planning another terrific get-together in Missoula so members and friends can meet with each other, enjoy some refreshments, talk about programming, and get inperson help with pre-registration. The spring festival – MOLLI Spring Break – is slated for Feb. 22, in Todd 203-204, from 4:00 - 5:30 pm. All of this comes about thanks to MOLLI volunteers partnering with our talented staff. If you’re interested in getting more involved as a volunteer, please let the office know. And, many, many thanks to all the current and past volunteers. Among MOLLI members’ many virtues is the concept of giving, and the gift of volunteers’ time is essential to our shared success.

Peggy Kuhr Chair, MOLLI Council (406) 241-3922 peggykuhr@gmail.com

Timothy Nichols Dean, Davidson Honors College (406) 243-2534 timothy.nichols@umontana.edu

Welcome to MOLLI

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MOLLI Booster MOLLI is important to our community and to all of us who enjoy the classes and extra membership benefits offered every year in Missoula. As required by the OSHER Institute, which provided the initial funding for MOLLI, we are conducting an annual fundraising campaign and we are encouraging members to consider giving a gift of $100.00 or more to enable our program to remain vibrant. We are thankful for the generosity shown in our past annual fundraising campaigns. The monies received assist us in making MOLLI sustainable and allow us to keep our membership fee and tuition fees as low as possible. Please consider joining with other MOLLI members and friends by responding to this thoughtful request. MOLLI will acknowledge boosters from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, in our Fall 2024 catalog. Please use the course registration sheet to make your Booster donation. This gift may be tax deductible according to the law. Tax ID # will be provided in your “Thank You” letter. Booster status is determined on an individual basis rather than as a couple.

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Michael Fredrickson Dayl Fredrickson

Dr. Reno Parker

Barbara Parker

Charles Corey

Catheryn Quinn

Lynn Schwanke

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Nick Engler

Vicki Willms

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Deborah Frandsen

Dennis O'Donnell Chris Siegler

Ann Boone

Roberta Burnett Barbara Theroux

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MOLLI Benefactor - Bernard Osher Thanks to the generosity of The Bernard Osher Foundation, MOLLI is one of 125 OLLIs across the U.S. helping older learners develop the mind and spirit for a lifetime of purpose and human flourishment. Mr. Osher believes and is proof that learning and social connection help individuals live longer, healthier lives. 4

Table of Contents MOLLI Information ............................................................................................................................ 6 - 7 MOLLI Code of Conduct ........................................................................................................................ 8 MOLLI Course Registration Process ................................................................................................. 9 Spring/Summer Schedule ................................................................................................................... 10 MOLLI/Mansfield Center Event ........................................................................................................... 11 Lauren, Paul - The Life and Legacy of Mike Mansfield Mansfield Center Staff - Mansfield Center Tours

Special Member Events ....................................................................................................................... 12

Pereltsvaig, Asya - Putin's Russia: Two Years in the War Jonkel, James and Bruce Mihelish - Lewis and Clark and the Montana Grizzlies Hofstadter, Cami - Demystifying the Foreign Consuls in the Treasure State Voorhees, Heather - Recognizing, Understanding, & Addressing Health Misinformation .................................. 13 Whatley, Margery - Lisztomania! The Colorful Life & Impact of Franz Liszt Olson, Mary - History and Future of Artificial Intelligence

Seasonal Arboretum Series ................................................................................................................ 14 Marler, Marilyn and Karen Sippy - Spring at the Arboretum Marler, Marilyn and Karen Sippy - Summer at the Arboretum

Spring/Summer 2024 Registration Forms .................................................................................. 15 - 18 Montana Geology Series ..................................................................................................................... 19 Thomas, Rob - Evolution of the Upper Missouri River in Southwest Montana

Special Offerings ................................................................................................................................. 19

Babcock, Glen - Mushrooms, Mushrooms, Mushrooms - Garden City Fungi Tours Holding Fire: A Reading Experience Centennial Valley Trip ............................................................................................................................ 20

Spring 2024 Courses ........................................................................................................................... 20

Ballard, Tim - The Black Freedom Struggle in the Past and Present Caldwell, Chris - Overprotected Is Not Safe: Why We Hurt and What We Can Do about It ................................ 21 Charles, Casey - Shakespeare's Gender Trouble Collins, Adam - Intro to Music Theory: Fundamentals for Enthusiasts Comer, Chris - Sleuthing the Literary Mind ................................................................................................ 22 Granlund, Laura - Food Additives in the United States Kia, Mehrdad - Israel at War: U.S., Iran, Saudi Arabia, Russia, and the Palestinians McDonald, James - Montana's Architectural and Cultural Resources ............................................................. 23 Pereltsvaig, Asya - From Russia with Love: Experiencing Russia Through Film Slotnick, Josh - Local Government and Six Big Challenges of Our Time Sommers-Flanagan, John - Evidence-Based Happiness: An Experiential Approach ........................................ 24

Summer 2024 Courses ........................................................................................................................ 24 Dratz, Peter - The Panda in the Room: Opening Doors into China Ducharme, JoAnn - The Politics of Identity in Native America Fay, Ginny and Larry Weeks - Beginning Birding ........................................................................................ 25 Fitz Gale, Dana - Conversation Pieces: The Art of Writing Dialogue Lefebvre, Drew - Missoula Natural History: An Introduction Rothermel, Beth Ann - Images of Place and Space in the Fiction of Three Women Writers ............................... 26

Osher Online Winter 2024 Courses .................................................................................................... 26 Rice, Jeff - The Sixties in America: From Rebellion to Rights to Commodity Bayard, Aleen - Peace Leadership: Exploring Peacebuilding from the Ground Up ........................................... 27 Hendrickson, Kjir - Chemistry Inside You Rotman, Roberta - Billy Wilder in Hollywood: Director, Writer, and Social Critic Baker, Jennifer - Human-Animal Connection .............................................................................................. 28 Gvirtz, Andres - Psychology Fundamentals: A 101 Overview Krall, Katie - Our (Inter)National Pastime: Baseball from Inception to the Modern Era Loyd, Susan - The Capable Consumer: Finding your Purchasing Superpower ................................................ 29 Kurmar, Melba and Hod Lipson - AI for Regular People Brown, Heather - The Great Con: The Talented Mr. Ripley in Literature and Film ............................................ 30 Bischof, Libby, Matthew Edney, and Louise Miller - The Intersection of Maps & History

General Information ............................................................................................................................. 31 5

MOLLI Information NEW! National Osher Online Remote Course Offerings

MOLLI members can now enroll in national Osher Online courses. These offerings can allow you to meet other OLLI members around the country. The course format has built-in time before and after each class session for discussion among the registered students. Pre-registration for these courses is the same as for our own MOLLI offerings. But please note these restrictions: • Enrollment of MOLLI students is limited to 15 per lecture course and limited to 4 per discussion course. If the national course doesn't fill, we may be able to enroll more MOLLI members. • These courses are not recorded. You must attend the Zoom session at the scheduled time and day. • MOLLI is unable to offer a discount for these courses. If you register for one or more, each course fee will be $70.

MOLLI Registration Dates

• Pre-Registration Period - Catalog Receipt - Sunday, March 3 (Prioritize course selections) • Priority Allocation Period - Monday, March 4 • Registration Continues - Monday, March 4 - through course/event start date

Course/Event Formats

MOLLI courses/events will be held in one of three formats: in-person only, remote only, and hybrid (synchronously in-person and remote). • All remote courses and events will be held live on the Zoom platform. Members do not need to establish a Zoom account to participate. The Zoom application will need to be downloaded on your device, tablet, laptop, and/or computer to access both audio and video. • When registering for a hybrid course, request the section you would like to attend - remote OR inperson. If you register for the in-person section and do not get into that section when allocation is processed, you will be contacted to see if you would like to switch to the remote section. • Only students enrolled for in-person may attend in-person. No substitutions allowed.

Refund Policy

Members may receive a full refund of course tuition if a student drops a course at least 48 hours prior to the first class session. A refund, minus a $10 processing fee, or credit/gift card for a future course will be offered if a member drops a course no later than 24 hours after the first session. Memberships are nonrefundable.

Tuition Assistance

MOLLI strives to keep membership and tuition affordable so everyone has the opportunity to engage in lifelong learning. We know, however, that some people may still need assistance. A member in need of financial assistance may apply to receive a waiver of some or all of the course tuition up to two courses per term. Some exclusions apply, and members must pay the annual $40 membership fee. The member will need to complete and sign a Tuition Assistance Application. To learn more about the MOLLI tuition assistance program, please call (406) 243-2905.

Auditing Classes

MOLLI DOES NOT allow the auditing of classes. All members wishing to attend a class or event must be registered. Every membership and course/event registration helps to support and build MOLLI. To register for a class or event, call the MOLLI office at (406) 243-2905.

MOLLI Information Attendance of Courses and Events

Attendance of courses and events either in-person or remotely is limited to MOLLI members who: • Have a current MOLLI membership; and • Are registered and have paid any corresponding fees. Allowing others to attend remotely or in-person on your behalf or attending with you remotely is not allowed. Please review MOLLI Code of Conduct on page 9.

Safety Protocols

MOLLI continues to prioritize our students' safety by: • Wiping down tables with disinfectant; • Providing hand sanitizer; • Providing face masks, if requested; and • Asking students who are ill to attend remotely. MOLLI wants our students to feel safe to attend courses and events in-person. If you do not feel safe to attend in-person, please contact the MOLLI office about possible adjustments or changes.

Zoom

MOLLI conducts Zoom trainings for its members. If you have not used Zoom or if you are having issues with your device, call or email the MOLLI office for assistance. Phone: (406) 243-2905 Email: molli@umontana.edu

Course and Event Recording

Recording of courses and events is provided only if the instructor/presenter agrees. The recordings of the in-person courses will contain the audio, the slide presentation, and may or may not show the instructor. REMINDER: Recordings and presentations are the intellectual property of the instructor/presenter. No personal recordings or pictures are allowed. Recordings and links to recordings are not to be provided or shared with anyone.

Office of Public Instruction (OPI) Renewal Units

Earn Office of Public Instruction (OPI) Renewal Units through MOLLI courses and events. OPI accepts the units as part of the re-certification requirements for practicing teachers. For each hour in a course or event, one unit is awarded. Members who wish to earn OPI Renewal Units must notify the MOLLI office prior to the start of the course or event. Attendance is required and will be verified.

Parking on UM Campus

Visitors to campus may now use the Passport Parking app to purchase parking on campus. Find a parking spot, check signs posted for the Passport Parking Zone, purchase the time you require by using the app on your smartphone, the parking lot kiosk, or contact a MOLLI staff member for help. The charge for parking is $1.00/hour. You may also purchase time in increments other than hourly.

Future Term Dates

Fall 2024 – September 23 – November 2, 2024 Spring 2025 – April 7 – May 17, 2025

Winter 2025 – January 7 – February 15, 2025 Summer 2025 – May 19 – June 14, 2025

Code of Conduct MOLLI at the University of Montana endeavors to create a positive and affirming environment that fosters learning and social connection. Members, instructors, and staff are expected to promote honesty, integrity, accountability, rights, kindness, civil discourse, and responsibilities associated with constructive citizenship in our academic community. Ensuring MOLLI is a welcoming and affirming learning community is a responsibility we all share. This Code of Conduct is consistent with that for students at the University of Montana in promoting behavior that enables enlightened discourse among individuals. 1. Social Interactions - All verbal, written, and electronic interactions between students, office staff, volunteers, and instructor/presenter will be conducted in a respectful manner. 2. Intellectual property - Course/event lectures, presentations, materials, and recordings are the intellectual property of the instructor/presenter. Intellectual property shall not be: a. Shared with individuals not registered in the course/event b. Used or presented in another course or event c. Represented or presented as one’s own work d. Uploaded or distributed in electronic or paper format 3. Disruptive behavior - Behavior that hinders the learning experience of other students is not permitted during class/event sessions. Examples of disruptive behavior are, but not limited to, the following: a. Interrupting instructor and/or classmates b. Aggressively argumentative behavior c. Casting aspersions upon students, office staff, volunteers, and/or the instructor/ presenter d. Denigrating others' views or opinions e. Threatening behaviors f. Offensive or abusive language g. Monopolizing discussions h. Failure to adhere to MOLLI’s and/or an instructor/presenter's appropriate classroom rules or instructions Personal attacks will not be tolerated. 4. Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation – MOLLI students and volunteers are subject to the University’s Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, Stalking, and Retaliation policy. The University’s policy can be found at: http://www.umt.edu/policies/browse/ personnel/discrimination-harassment-and-retaliation. 5. Members who do not adhere to these principles or interfere with the goals of our learning community may be removed from class and/or activities and denied the privilege of future participation, in the sole discretion of the MOLLI Council.

MOLLI Course Registration Process Pre-Registration Request

• Online a. Sign in to account b. Add membership, if needed c. Select courses 1. Add courses based on order of importance (prioritize) 2. Hybrid courses will have two possible selections, in-person or remote; add course based on the manner in which you would like to attend 3. Discount option will not appear at this time d. Select Special Member Events, Special Interest Groups, and/or Donation e. Checkout - Payment required only for membership and/or donation at this time

• Mail or In-person a. Complete registration form b. Number courses based on priority c. Include payment for membership and/or donation d. Mail or drop off form - MOLLI, James E. Todd Bldg, 32 Campus Drive, Missoula MT 59812

• Telephone a. Call (406) 243-2905 b. Leave message based on directions in voicemail

Allocation Period

a. Allocation will be run and courses assigned b. Discount will be applied, if applicable c. Email notification sent to member with amount due

Registration Continuation Period •

Online a. Sign in to account b. Add membership, if needed c. Select courses d. Select discount, if applicable e. Select Special Member Events, Special Interest Groups, and/or Donation f. Checkout - Payment for membership, courses, and/or donation at this time

• Mail or In-person a. Complete registration form b. Include payment for membership, courses, and/or donation c. Mail or drop off form - MOLLI, James E. Todd Bldg, 32 Campus Drive, Missoula MT 59812

• Telephone a. Call (406) 243-2905 9

MOLLI Spring/Summer Schedule 2024 (Registration is required for ALL courses and events.)

February Thursday, February 22, 4:00 - 5:30 pm

Social - MOLLI Spring Break

March Thursday, March 7, Various Times Available

Mansfield Center Tours

Thursday, March 7, 7:00 pm

MOLLI/Mansfield Center Event - The Life & Legacy of Mike Mansfield

Wednesday, March 13, 11:00 - 12:30 pm

Special Event - Putin's Russia: Two Years into the War

Mondays, March 25 - April 29, 3:00 - 4:30 pm

Intro to Music Theory: Fundamentals for Enthusiasts

Wednesdays, March 27 - May 1, 3:00 - 4:30 pm

From Russia with Love: Experiencing Russia Through Film

Thursdays, March 28 - May 9 (No Class 4/4), 1:00 - 2:30 pm

Montana's Architectural and Cultural Resources

Thursdays, March 28 - May 2, 3:00 - 4:30 pm

Food Additives in the United States

Thursdays, March 28 - May 2, 6:00 - 7:30 pm

The Black Freedom Struggle in the Past and Present

Fridays, March 29 - May 3, 11:00 - 12:30 pm

Israel at War: U.S., Iran, Saudi Arabia, Russia, & the Palestinians

Fridays, March 29 - May 17 (No Class 4/5 & 5/3), 3:00 - 4:30 pm Overprotected Is Not Safe: Why We Hurt and What We Can Do about It

April Tuesday, April 2, 3:00 - 4:30 pm

Special Event - Lewis & Clark and the Montana Grizzlies

Tuesdays, April 2 - May 7, 9:00 - 10:30 am

Sleuthing the Literary Mind

Tuesdays, April 2 - May 7, 11:00 - 12:30 pm

Shakespeare's Gender Trouble

Tuesdays, April 2 - May 7, 1:00 - 2:30 pm

Evidence-Based Happiness: An Experiential Approach

Tuesdays, April 2 - May 7, 6:00 - 7:30 pm

Local Government and Six Big Challenges of Our Time

Wednesday, April 10, 1:00 - 2:30 pm

Special Event - Demystifying the Foreign Consuls in the Treasure State

Tuesday, April 9, 3:00 - 4:30 pm

Special Event - Recognizing, Understanding, & Addressing Health Misinformation

Tuesday, April 23, 3:00 - 4:30 pm

Spring Arboretum Lecture

Wednesday, April 24, 1:00 - 2:30 pm

Spring Arboretum Tour

Tuesday, April 30, 3:00 - 4:30 pm

Holding Fire: A Reading Experience Author Visit

May Wednesday, May 1, 11:00 - 12:30 pm

Special Event - Lisztomania! The Colorful Life & Impact of Franz Liszt

Friday, May 3, 3:00 - 4:30 pm

Evolution of the Upper Missouri River in Southwest Montana

Thursday, May 9, 3:00 - 4:30 pm

Special Event - History and Future of Artificial Intelligence

Mondays & Wednesdays, May 13 - June 3, 10:00 - 11:30 am Images of Place and Space in the Fiction of Three Women Writers Mondays & Wednesdays, May 13 - June 3, 1:00 - 2:30 pm Conversation Pieces: The Art of Writing Dialogue Tuesday, May 14, 1:00 - 2:30 pm

Mushrooms, Mushrooms, Mushrooms - Garden City Fungi Tour

Thursday, May 16, 1:00 - 2:30 pm

Mushrooms, Mushrooms, Mushrooms - Garden City Fungi Tour

Tuesdays & Thursdays, May 28 - June 13, 10:00 - 11:30 am

Missoula Natural History: An Introduction

Tuesdays & Thursdays, May 28 - June 13, 11:00 - 12:30 pm

The Politics of Identity in Native America

Tuesdays & Thursdays, May 28 - June 13, 1:00 - 2:30 pm

The Panda in the Room: Opening Doors into China

Wednesday - Friday, May 29 - 31, 8:00 - 12:00 pm

Beginning Birding

June Monday, June 24, 3:00 - 4:30 pm

Summer Arboretum Lecture

Tuesday, June 25, 3:00 - 4:30 pm

Summer Arboretum Tour

Tuesday - Friday, June 25 - 28

Centennial Valley Trip

MOLLI/Mansfield Center The Life and Legacy of Mike Mansfield Paul Lauren Thursday, March 7, 7:00 p.m. Platform: Hybrid Mansfield Center Registration Link for Event: https://bit.ly/4bj6rao The distinguished Washington Post columnist David Broder described Mike Mansfield as “the greatest American I ever met.” An orphan, troubled youth, and hard rock miner in Butte, Mansfield rose with the help of a remarkable woman to become a University of Montana professor, a member of Congress, a long-serving Senate Majority Leader highly respected for his integrity and honesty by Democrats and Republicans alike, and the longestserving U.S. ambassador to Japan in history. This lecture will describe these achievements and will dwell heavily on the character and the values of the man himself and his legacy. About Presenter: Regents Professor Emeritus and Distinguished Mansfield Fellow, Paul Lauren is an internationally recognized teacher and scholar of international human rights, diplomacy, and foreign affairs. He is the first person to ever be named a Regents Professor at the University of Montana, is the founding director of the Mansfield Center, and knew Mike Mansfield well.

Mansfield Center Tours Mansfield Center Staff Thursday, March 7

Section 1: 4:15 - 4:30 p.m. Section 2: 4:30 - 4:45 p.m. Section 3: 4:45 - 5:00 p.m. Section 4: 5:00 - 5:15 p.m. Section 5: 5:15 - 5:30 p.m. Section 6: 5:30 - 5:45 p.m. Section 7: 5:45 - 6:00 p.m. Platform: In-Person Only Maximum Students Per Section: 12 Enjoy a tour of the Mansfield Center before The Life and Legacy of Mike Mansfield event. Participants will view artifacts and learn more about the Mansfield Center.

Upcoming Mansfield Dialogue Events For More Information: https://bit.ly/48WG8Fs

An Evening with Democracy Expert Dr. Danielle Allen Wednesday, March 27, 7:30 p.m.

A conversation with a nationally renowned expert on American Democracy.

From the Reform Generation to Generation Xi Peter Hessler Wednesday, April 3, 7:00 p.m.

In 1996, Peter Hessler was sent by the Peace Corps to teach for two years at a small college in Fuling, a remote town on the Yangtze River. More than two decades later, in 2019, Hessler returned to teach again in the same region, at Sichuan University. He will describe the sweeping changes he observed, both in the landscape and in the young people he taught.

MOLLI Special Member Events Putin’s Russia: Two Years into the War Asya Pereltsvaig Wednesday, March 13, 11:00 - 12:30 p.m. Platform: Remote Only On February 24, 2022, Vladimir Putin unleashed a war on the neighboring country of Ukraine, which has resulted in mounting military casualties on both sides and a civilian tragedy on the Ukrainian side. Nearly two years later, the war still rages despite the continuing pressure on Russia from the West and the resulting economic hardships it has created. As Russia is nearing the elections in March 2024, almost sure to renew Putin’s presidency, we will examine why Putin is still in power and Russia is still at war. Using a wide range of sources in Russian, Ukrainian, and English, we’ll investigate just how broad the popular support is for Putin and his policies in Russia and most importantly, why. It may surprise you. About Presenter: Asya Pereltsvaig received a degree in English and history from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and a Ph.D. in linguistics from McGill University. She has been teaching in lifelong education programs since 2010. Pereltsvaig is a popular instructor for several OLLI programs around the country and was the faculty host for the OLLI trip to the Baltic countries and St. Petersburg in July 2017.

Lewis and Clark and the Montana Grizzlies James Jonkel Bruce Mihelish Tuesday, April 2, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Platform: Hybrid The grizzly is an icon in Montana. It represents our University and many other organizations. Grizzlies are in the news constantly and create controversies about how we should live side by side with them. Lewis and Clark were warned by the native tribes in North Dakota how terrifying these incredible bears would be. The encounters with the Corps of Discovery in Montana would become legendary and set the stage for the complex relationship between man and beast that exists to this day. About Presenters: James Jonkel brings over 50 years of experience with black bear, grizzly, and mountain lion management and conflict reduction to his position with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP). He has worked in Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Alaska, New Mexico, Canada, and Russia. He has been with FWP since 1996. Bruce Mihelish has ground proofed most sections of the Lewis and Clark Trail, St. Louis to Astoria. He is a docent at Travelers' Rest State Park in Lolo and has presented to many historical groups across Montana. His talk will be focused on Lewis and Clark’s encounters with this new species of bear, never seen previously by white men.

Demystifying the Foreign Consuls in the Treasure State Cami Hofstadter Wednesday, April 10, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Platform: Remote Only Although there’s only one foreign consulate in Montana, the reach from other locations has established a consular presence in Montana. But what do these consuls do? Are they diplomats? Ambassadors? Consulates? If we don’t understand the role and functions of these foreign representatives, how can we fully benefit from the resources consuls bring to our communities? In this lecture, students will learn the answers to these questions and the consulates that service Montana. About Instructor: Cami Hofstadter holds two law degrees, a Ph.D., and certificates in diplomatic law (Hague Academy of International Law, the Netherlands), and international organizations (University of Geneva, Switzerland). As an honorary consul, she was associated with three universities. Her most recent book, The Foreign Consuls Among Us: Local Bridges to Globalism, targets civic, business, and municipal leaders who’d benefit from understanding the consular institution.

MOLLI Special Member Events Recognizing, Understanding, and Addressing Health Misinformation Heather Voorhees Tuesday, April 9, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Platform: Hybrid Health is an important, complicated topic; thus, it is an ideal breeding ground for misinformation. It can be difficult to identify health-related misinformation, and it’s often challenging to know whom to trust. In this presentation, Dr. Voorhees will explain why health misinformation is not a personal issue, it’s a SOCIAL issue: humans are primed to believe certain ideas and people over others, and falling for misinformation does not indicate unintelligence. Additionally, she will teach how to analyze social and traditional media stories critically to determine their validity and offer strategies on how to challenge pieces of suspicious health information gently presented by friends and loved ones. About Presenter: Dr. Heather L. Voorhees is an assistant professor of communication studies at the University of Montana. A Minnesota native, she previously worked as a newspaper journalist and hospital communications consultant before earning her Ph.D. from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Her research and teaching focus is on interpersonal health communication in the context of chronic illness, including identity, support, and disclosure, as well as health misinformation.

Lisztomania! The Colorful Life and Impact of Franz Liszt Margery Whatley Wednesday, May 1, 11:00 - 12:30 p.m. Platform: Hybrid Franz Liszt was not only one of the great, flamboyant, and virtuoso pianists of all time, but he was also a fascinating, multi-faceted man who lived a colorful life and inspired many. He was a superstar with rock star status in the 19th century. People were completely swept away by him, and Lisztomania ensued. This presentation, which will include live performances of some of his piano works, aims to bring Franz Liszt to life and will highlight the impact he had and continues to have in the piano world of teaching and performing. About Presenter: University of Montana keyboard faculty member Margery McDuffie Whatley is a Steinway Artist, performing from coast to coast as piano soloist and chamber musician. She has held faculty positions at Birmingham-Southern College and the University of Alabama in Huntsville. Her recordings have received rave reviews from Fanfare Magazine and American Record Guide and are available on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon, and other download services.

History and Future of Artificial Intelligence Mary Olson Thursday, May 9, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Platform: Hybrid You have been hearing about Chat GPT and other AI technologies. Do you know how the technology emerged? How it is rapidly advancing? What should concern you about this technology AND what shouldn’t? This special event will provide non-technical answers to these questions, give examples of some surprising use cases, and share key resources to learn more. About Presenter: Mary Olson is industry executive director for education and academic research for Oracle. She has worked at the intersection of technology and business for over 40 years. She is certified in AI Foundations and is working with several educational institutions to deploy AI systems.

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State Arboretum Series - Year-Round Beauty The University of Montana campus in Missoula is officially designated as the Montana State Arboretum. It is a living, breathing teaching collection that provides beauty, shade, and more to our lives. This series will highlight different aspects of trees during each season.

Spring at the State Arboretum

Marilyn Marler Karen Sippy Lecture: Tuesday, April 23, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. and Tour: Wednesday, April 24, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Offering Fee: $30 Platform: In-Person Only Maximum Students: 30 

Why are some plants just waking up versus being awake all winter?

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Which species bloom first? What’s the benefit (ecologically)? Which are great for your home garden?

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Why do some flowers have petals but others don’t (insect versus wind pollination)?

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What is even the point of flowers? How and why should we care about pollinating insects?

About Presenters: Marilyn Marler is a botanist who works as University of Montana natural areas manager and chair of the arboretum. She is an avid native plant gardener, hiker, and outdoors lover and has taught formally and informally for groups ranging from 3rd grade to retirees. Karen Sippy is the founder and former volunteer executive director for Trees for Missoula (TFM). She also serves on the arboretum committee at the University of Montana. She helped write the 2015 Missoula Urban Forest Master Management Plan and continues to work with all three groups to promote a healthy urban forest and outstanding arboretum.

Summer at the State Arboretum

Marilyn Marler Karen Sippy Lecture: Monday, June 24, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. and Tour: Tuesday, June 25, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Offering Fee: $30 Platform: In-Person Only Maximum Students: 30  What is the arboretum? Why is it important?  Trees are leafed out! Let’s talk leaf anatomy.  Kinds of leaves, and their pros/cons in tree ecology.  Using leaves for identification.  What is going on in that leaf (photosynthesis and respiration!)?  Why we need to water our trees (relates to what is happening in the leaf)? About Presenters: Marilyn Marler is a botanist who works as University of Montana natural areas manager and chair of the arboretum. She is an avid native plant gardener, hiker, and outdoors lover and has taught formally and informally for groups ranging from 3rd grade to retirees. Karen Sippy is the founder and former volunteer executive director for Trees for Missoula (TFM). She also serves on the arboretum committee at the University of Montana. She helped write the 2015 Missoula Urban Forest Master Management Plan and continues to work with all three groups to promote a healthy urban forest and outstanding arboretum.

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Mondays Intro to Music Theory: Fundamentals for Enthusiasts ......................................................................... In-Person - $70 Tuesdays Sleuthing the Literary Mind ............................................................................................ In-Person or  Remote - $70 Shakespeare's Gender Trouble ..................................................................................... In-Person or  Remote - $70 Evidenced-Based Happiness: An Experiential Approach .............................................. In-Person or  Remote - $70 Local Government and Six Big Challenges of Our Time ............................................... In-Person or  Remote - $70 Thursdays Montana's Architectural and Cultural Resources .......................................................... In-Person or  Remote - $70 Food Additives in the United States .............................................................................. In-Person or  Remote - $70 The Black Freedom Struggle in the Past and Present .................................................. In-Person or  Remote - $70 Fridays Israel at War: U.S., Iran, Saudi Arabia, Russia, and the Palestinians ........................... In-Person or  Remote - $70 Overprotected Is Not Safe: Why We Hurt and What We Can Do about It ....................... In-Person or  Remote - $70 Mondays and Wednesdays Images of Place and Space in the Fiction of Three Women Writers .............................. In-Person or  Remote - $70 Conversation Pieces: The Art of Writing Dialogue ......................................................... In-Person or  Remote - $70 Tuesdays and Thursdays Missoula Natural History: An Introduction ............................................................................................ In-Person - $70 The Politics of Identity in Native America ................................................................................................ Remote - $70 The Panda in the Room: Opening Doors into China ...................................................... In-Person or  Remote - $70 Discount Discount (Taking at least two of the above courses. May only be used once.) ...................................... Subtract - $20

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Wednesdays From Russia with Love: Experiencing Russia Through Film ................................................................ Remote - $60 Tuesday Mushrooms, Mushrooms, Mushrooms - Garden City Fungi ................................................................ In-Person - $20 Holding Fire: A Reading Experience .................................................................................................... In-Person - $35 Thursday Mushrooms, Mushrooms, Mushrooms - Garden City Fungi ................................................................ In-Person - $20 Friday Evolution of the Upper Missouri River in Southwest Montana ................................................................ Remote - $15 Tuesday and Wednesday Spring at the State Arboretum .............................................................................................................. In-Person - $30 Monday and Tuesday Summer at the State Arboretum .......................................................................................................... In-Person - $30 Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday Beginning Birding ................................................................................................................................. In-Person - $70 Centennial Valley Trip Option 1 - Dorm ................................................................................................... Single - $425 Centennial Valley Trip Option 2 - Cabin (Name of 2nd traveler ).............. Double - $900

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The Sixties in America: From Rebellion to Rights to Commodity ........................................................... Remote - $70 Peace Leadership: Exploring Peacebuilding from the Ground Up ......................................................... Remote - $70 Chemistry Inside You .............................................................................................................................. Remote - $70 Billy Wilder in Hollywood: Director, Write, and Social Critic .................................................................... Remote - $70 Human-Animal Connection ..................................................................................................................... Remote - $70 Psychology Fundamentals: A 101 Overview ........................................................................................... Remote - $70 Our (Inter)National Pastime: Baseball from Inception to the Modern Era ............................................... Remote - $70 The Capable Consumer: Finding your Purchasing Superpower ............................................................ Remote - $70 AI for Regular People ............................................................................................................................. Remote - $70 The Great Con: The Talented Mr. Ripley in Literature and Film .............................................................. Remote - $70 The Intersection of Maps & History ......................................................................................................... Remote - $70

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MOLLI Spring/Summer 2024 REGISTRATION A. Yearly Membership (July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024) .................................. $ Yearly Membership is $40

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Putin's Russia: Two Years into the War ...................................................................... Remote Lewis and Clark and the Montana Grizzlies ........................................... In-Person Remote Demystifying the Foreign Consuls in the Treasure State .......................................... Remote Recognizing, Understanding, & Addressing Health Misinformation ... In-Person Remote Lisztomania! The Colorful Life and Impact of Franz Liszt ...................... In-Person Remote History and Future of Artificial Intelligence ........................................... In-Person Remote

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Montana Geology Series - Rob Thomas Evolution of the Upper Missouri River in Southwest Montana Rob Thomas Friday, May 3, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Offering Fee: $15 Platform: Remote Only The upper Missouri River has not always been as we see it today. Over the last 17 million years, the mountains and valleys of southwest Montana that control its path have changed in response to tectonic forces caused by the emergence and passage of the Yellowstone hot spot. The ancient river left behind a sedimentary record that tells this fascinating deep-time story. About Presenter: Dr. Rob Thomas is a Montana Regents Professor in the Environmental Sciences Department at the University of Montana Western. He is a Fellow of the Geological Society of America and the 2009 Carnegie/ CASE U.S. Professor of the Year. He has written approximately 75 publications, including Roadside Geology of Yellowstone Country and Roadside Geology of Montana, which received the High Plains Book Award.

MOLLI Special Offerings Mushrooms, Mushrooms, Mushrooms - Garden City Fungi Glen Babcock Section 1: Tuesday, May 14, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Section 2: Thursday, May 16, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

Offering Fee: $20 Platform: In-Person Only Maximum Students: 20 Note: Students will transport themselves to Garden City Fungi. Students will visit the Garden City Fungi facility. The students will tour the facility where they will learn about the history of Garden City Fungi and find out more about the products they offer. The students will then have the option of creating their own Exhale CO2 bags or a mushroom growing kit. About Presenter: Glen Babcock, a recognized expert on varied areas of agriculture, graduated from the University of Montana with a degree in forestry and has been a practicing mycologist for 23 years. He is an acclaimed local authority on the fungi of western Montana, and his research has been published in scientific journals worldwide.

Holding Fire: A Reading Experience Bryce Andrews Tuesday, April 30, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Platform: In-Person Offering Fee: $35 (Includes Cost of Book) Maximum Students: 30 Bryce Andrews was raised to do no harm. The son of a pacifist and conscientious objector, he moved from Seattle to Montana to tend livestock and the land as a cowboy. For a decade, he was happy. Yet, when Andrews inherited his grandfather’s Smith & Wesson revolver, he felt the weight of the violence braided into his chosen life. In precise, elegiac prose, Andrews chronicles his journey to forge a new path for himself and to reshape one handgun into a tool for good work. Holding Fire is a deeply felt memoir of one Western heart’s wild growth, and a personal testament to how things that seem permanent—inheritance, legacies of violence, forged steel—can change. About Author: Bryce Andrews is the author of Down from the Mountain, which won the Banff Mountain Book Competition and was a Montana Book Award Honor Title and an Amazon Best Science Title of 2019. His first book was Badluck Way, which won the Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers Award, the Reading the West Book Award for nonfiction, and the High Plains Book Award for both nonfiction and debut book. Andrews grew up in Seattle, Washington, and spent a decade working on ranches in the high valleys of Montana. He lives near Missoula with his family. 19

MOLLI Special Offerings Centennial Valley

Bill West Wednesday, June 26 – 28, Taft-Nicholson Center Maximum: 20 (No refunds for cancelations after May 24.) Option 1 – Dorm $425: This option/rate includes lodging in the Taft-Nicholson Center Dorm for two nights and seven meals. This option is ideal for solo travelers or a travel group that includes 3+ people. Each person will need to register separately. Option 2 – Cabin $900: This option/rate includes lodging for two people in a rustic cabin for two nights and fourteen meals (seven meals/person). This option is ideal for those traveling with a friend or partner. Rustic cabins are one room only. You must include a second traveler as your guest if you choose this lodging option. Transportation: Participants will arrange their own transportation, arriving by 9:30 am at S. Raynolds Pass. Group will not wait for participants who are late, so participants should consider arranging to stay in the Ennis area the night before (Tuesday, June 25). Activity Level: This trip will include low-to-moderate levels of walking (up to one mile/day), sometimes on uneven terrain. Individual and small-group opportunities for more walking are available. Nestled on the edge of the Continental Divide, the Centennial Valley's 60+ miles of unpaved roads traverse a vast array of forest, sagebrush steppe, grasslands and the largest wetland complex in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. It is also here that we encounter the uppermost point of the Missouri/Mississippi watershed, 3,768 miles from the Gulf of Mexico. This trip is designed for those who want a robust overview of important natural and cultural aspects of the Centennial Valley. Participants will learn about and meet some of the people who live on and manage this area, among them cattle ranchers, the Centennial Valley Association's Range Riders, managers of non-profit organizations such as the Montana Nature Conservancy and the Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge. Trip programs will range from lectures with interactive discussions to experiential outdoor learning. About Trip Guide & Instructor: Bill West has three decades of experience managing national wildlife refuges in Montana, including the National Bison Range and the Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge. His skills include partnership building for the conservation of fish and wildlife, good neighbor/landowner relationships, wild bison management, sustainable agriculture, negotiations with tribal governments, trumpeter swan management and most recently, grizzly bear and arctic grayling recovery and management. Bill will share his immense knowledge of and passion for the Centennial Valley with our travel group.

MOLLI Spring Courses The Black Freedom Struggle in the Past and Present Tim Ballard Thursdays, March 28 - May 2, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Platform: Hybrid With the Civil Rights Movement sixty years in the past, many have wondered at the persistence of racial discrimination in society. This course explores that concern by seeking insight from the Black freedom struggle— the centuries-long effort to resist racial discrimination’s many forms such as slavery and Jim Crow. The course introduces people from across the span of U.S. history who resisted discrimination in a variety of ways: from acts of sabotage to acts of armed resistance against enslavers; from cultivating alternative communities that kept discrimination at a distance to mobilizing movements that disrupted discrimination. With attention to the past and present, the course offers a historical framework for those wanting to engage substantively in conversations on matters of race and equality. About Instructor: Tim Ballard earned his Ph.D. in history at the University of Montana. He’s an independent scholar of American religious history who came to the discipline by way of campus ministry and other nonprofit endeavors. His research brings together the histories of evangelicalism and the Black freedom struggle to explain the origins of multi-ethnic evangelical communities in the late twentieth century. 20

MOLLI Spring Courses Overprotected Is Not Safe: Why We Hurt and What We Can Do about It Chris Caldwell Fridays, March 29 - May 17 (No Class April 5 and May 3), 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Platform: Hybrid Pain is a universal human experience, and it is almost as universally misunderstood, even within the medical profession. It is assumed to be signals coming from body parts, but it’s not. It’s assumed to be reliable, but it’s not. It’s assumed that there are “real” pains and other kinds, but there aren’t. The best evidence now supports the conclusion that correcting these misunderstandings about how pain works is fundamental to recovering from pain. Pain that persists is rarely a problem with the body part and almost always involves a two-way relationship of overprotection of the body part. Although taught by a physician, this survey course does not constitute medical advice for any particular person, nor does it create a doctor-patient relationship with any student. About Instructor: Dr. Chris Caldwell trained under the current Chair of Pain Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic and has been treating pain as a board-certified physician for over 20 years. He is captivated by neuroscience optimism, particularly for the rational hope it offers to those who suffer. He is active in medical education with faculty appointments at UM and UW School of Medicine.

Shakespeare’s Gender Trouble

Casey Charles Tuesdays, April 2 - May 7, 11:00 - 12:30 p.m. Platform: Hybrid Textbooks: As You Like It and Twelfth Night Two of Shakespeare’s most famous comedies, As You Like It and Twelfth Night, provide a fascinating commentary on the received notions of gender and sexuality not only in Renaissance England, but more broadly in the social conversation that continues to occupy education and politics. Setting the historical context of the cross-dressing stage and early modern conceptions of gender, this course will discuss, enjoy, and analyze the wonders of these two comedies. About Instructor: Casey Charles taught English at the University of Montana for 20 years, specializing in Renaissance, law and literature, critical theory, and LGBTQ studies. He is the author of novels, poetry collections, a memoir, and numerous critical essays.

Intro to Music Theory: Fundamentals for Enthusiasts Adam Collins Mondays, March 25 - April 29, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Platform: In-Person Hybrid Musical enthusiasts can enrich their appreciation of music with a rudimentary introduction to the fundamental aspects of European music theory. In-class lectures and activities and optional at-home assignments will help students hone music reading skills and give them a familiarity with the basics of European musical notation and style. The class will include navigating a printed score, reading notes from the four primary clefs, basic aspects of rhythm and meter, major and minor scales, and intervals and triads. The primary focus of the class may be to empower students to encounter music with greater syntactic clarity, but music enjoyment will remain central. Discussion of the technical nitty-gritty of music theory will always be supplemented by musical examples that demonstrate the expressive content they enable. About Instructor: Dr. Adam Collins has taught cello, music theory, and interdisciplinary courses at the University of Montana since 2018. He has degrees in cello performance from Florida State University, the University of Delaware, and Furman University. He has an additional music theory pedagogy certificate from Florida State University. Adam is currently the principal cellist of the Missoula Symphony Orchestra and the String Orchestra of the Rockies.

MOLLI Spring Courses Sleuthing the Literary Mind

Chris Comer Tuesdays, April 2 - May 7, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. Platform: Hybrid Why are we moved by characters and story plots that we know are fictitious? How is it that we can become immersed in “storyworlds”? The brain sciences are beginning to suggest answers to such questions. These answers reveal that reading (for example a novel or a poem) is a complex cognitive activity. Through lectures and discussion, this course will consider how recent findings from neuroscience complement literary analysis. We will concentrate on short stories, perhaps a few poems, extracts from novels, and accessible summaries of recent neuroscience research. Materials will be posted to Sharefile for those who would like to read them before each lecture. Prior knowledge of neuroscience is not required. About Instructor: Christopher Comer is an emeritus professor of neuroscience at UM. He trained at the University of Chicago and Cornell University, and he’s been dean of arts and sciences at the University of Illinois, Chicago, and at the University of Montana. His research is on the neural basis of behavior and, most recently, he’s written about the cognitive dimensions of literary arts.

Food Additives in the United States

Laura Granlund Thursdays, March 28 - May 2, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Platform: Hybrid How much do we really know about food additives? Consumers today are largely unaware of how the United States regulates the ingredients manufacturers can use in commercially available foods. Do they regulate these additives at all? You’d be surprised. This course will start by exploring the history of the U.S. industrial food system. How did food transform into what it is today? We will explore some of the key changes in food regulation that contribute to the expansive portfolio of ingredients food manufacturers can use in their products. We’ll cover some common and not so common food additives. We’ll review the purpose of these additives, how they’re made, and safety information. About Instructor: Laura Granlund is a registered dietitian (RD) and licensed nutritionist (LN) with an M.S. in dietetics and human nutrition. She has a large variety of experience in the dietetics field and has been providing ethical, evidenced-based nutrition therapy since 2016. Laura works on campus at the University of Montana as the RD for Dining Services and teaches the basic human nutrition course.

Israel at War: U.S., Iran, Saudi Arabia, Russia, and the Palestinians Mehrdad Kia Fridays, March 29 - May 3, 11:00 - 12:30 p.m. Platform: Hybrid This course will examine the underlying causes of the conflict between Israel and Palestinians, Israel and the larger Arab world, and Israel and Iran. The role of the United States, Russia, China, and the European Union in these conflicts will also be investigated through a historical approach. About Instructor: Mehrdad Kia is the director of the Central and Southwest Asian Studies Center and a professor of history at the University of Montana.

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MOLLI Spring Courses Montana’s Architectural and Cultural Resources

James McDonald Thursdays, March 28 - May 9 (No Class April 4), 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Platform: Hybrid This course will present Montana's and the region's rich architectural history, including its architects and builders, and emphasizing what has been saved in Montana and what still exists to be preserved, but also recognizing some of the significant buildings we have lost. We will talk about preservation efforts and how we can continue to preserve the many cultural resources in our communities, state, and region, and with them, present the cultural resources that maintain and identify our sense of place. About Instructor: Jim McDonald serves as senior preservation architect for A&E Architects. For over 40 years, he has dedicated his career to the conservation of historical treasures and has been heavily involved in the research, design, and rehabilitation of historic structures and National Historic Landmarks throughout the region. Passionate about the preservation of our cultural resources, Jim enjoys sharing his knowledge and promoting the enduring merits of historic preservation.

From Russia with Love: Experiencing Russia Through Film

Asya Pereltsvaig Wednesdays, March 27, 3:00 - 3:45 p.m.; April 3 - 24, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.; and May 1, 3:00 - 3:45 p.m. Platform: Remote Tuition: $60 Maximum Students: 45 This course will explore the universal theme of love through the lens of Russian cinema. We will immerse ourselves in different periods and will try to envision how love, sex, relationships, friendships, and parenthood have been shaped by the circumstances of life in the Soviet Union and post-Soviet Russia. We will watch a Soviet classic, Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears (1980 winner of the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film); a suspenseful masterpiece, Loveless (2017 winner of the Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival); and several other films. All films will be available for independent viewing on YouTube (links will be provided) with English subtitles, and the classes will be a combination of lecture and discussion. About Instructor: Asya Pereltsvaig received a degree in English and history from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and a Ph.D. in linguistics from McGill University. She taught at Yale and Stanford and has been teaching in lifelong education programs since 2010. Asya is a popular instructor for several OLLI programs and was the faculty host for an OLLI trip to the Baltic countries and Russia in 2017.

Local Government and Six Big Challenges of Our Time Josh Slotnick Tuesdays, April 2 - May 7, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Platform: Hybrid This course will unpack the structure, responses, and responsibilities of local government to six major challenges. We will consider taxation, land use and planning, infrastructure, equity and climate, homelessness and community mental health, and housing. Each class session will combine lecture, discussion of an article, and an activity. About Instructor: Josh Slotnick is a Missoula County commissioner. He taught in the environmental studies program at the University of Montana for 21 years before being elected to the Board of County Commissioners in 2018. He is the co-founder of Garden City Harvest and the PEAS farm. He has spoken nationally and internationally on food and farming and has published articles, book chapters, and two books.

MOLLI Spring Courses Evidence-Based Happiness: An Experiential Approach John Sommers-Flanagan Tuesdays, April 2 - May 7, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Platform: Hybrid In this course, participants will learn about and experience seven different research-based approaches to achieving greater happiness. Using a unique format, participants will have one week of traditional lecture, followed by five weeks of small-group experiential learning sessions. Each small group (aka happiness lab) will meet to practice, experience, and discuss specific happiness interventions. Before each lab group, participants will be provided with a short reading and a short video to guide their weekly happiness practice. Specific positive psychology interventions to be covered include (a) three good things, (b) savoring, (c) gratitude, (d) cognitive behavior therapy, (e) forgiveness, (f) acts of kindness, (g) and the best possible self. Labs will be facilitated by graduate students in counseling and supervised by John Sommers-Flanagan. About Instructor: John Sommers-Flanagan is a professor of counseling at the University of Montana, a clinical psychologist, and author or co-author of over 100 publications, including nine books and many training videos. His books, co-written with his wife Rita, include Clinical Interviewing and Suicide Assessment and Treatment Planning: A Strengths-Based Approach. You can learn more about John’s latest venture, the Montana Happiness Project, at montanahappinessproject.com/

MOLLI Summer Courses The Panda in the Room: Opening Doors into China Peter Dratz Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 28 - June 13, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Platform: Hybrid Join Peter Dratz on a 50-year sojourn beginning in 1973 with the first Chinese language class ever offered at the University of Montana. From Missoula to Taiwan to Tulsa, Oklahoma, to a 32-year teaching career in Hong Kong and yearly journeys into China, Dratz has had the unique opportunity to witness China’s remarkable transformation and learn stories along the way. Using a time-honored tradition blending poetry, images, and journaling, Dratz will open windows and doors into China. About Instructor: In 1972, Peter Dratz enrolled in UM’s first-ever Chinese class. He continued his studies in Taiwan. From 1980 to 1990 Peter taught at Booker T. Washington High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He became coordinator of Chinese studies at Hong Kong International School in 1990 and taught and led school groups into China every year until his retirement in 2022.

The Politics of Identity in Native America

JoAnn Ducharme Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 28 - June 13, 11:00 - 12:30 p.m. Platform: Remote Since the arrival of Christopher Columbus, Native people have been “misidentified.” Who we are as Native people often determines the groups with which we align ourselves and the issues that we may support. We look for connections in identity such as race, ethnicity, affiliations, social groups, and age. Where do our specific identities come from? Do we choose our own identities or are they assigned to us by others? This course will examine, from a historical viewpoint, factors that have led to continued issues of identity in Native America. “Identity politics” has become a often-used term in political discourse today. To what extent do our various identities dictate what we do, and what we think, know, say, or feel? About Instructor: JoAnn Ducharme has taught in the field of Native American education for nearly four decades in Montana and Alaska. She has also been an administrator in higher education as well as in the private sector. As an enrolled member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai tribes, her course content and delivery methods are personal. 24

MOLLI Summer Courses Beginning Birding

Ginny Fay Larry Weeks Wednesday - Friday, May 29 - 31, 8:00 - 12:00 p.m. Platform: In-Person Only Maximum Students: 16 Join two members of the Five Valleys Audubon Society as they take you on a beginning birdwatching experience. You will visit three different sites in the Missoula area: Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge; Fish, Wildlife & Parks Erskine Fishing Access; and Maclay Flat. (The locations may change due to river conditions.) You will learn the basics of bird identification by sight and sound. About Instructors: Ginny Fay has a B.S. in wildlife biology with a focus on ornithology. She has taught bird identification and introduction to birding classes for over 35 years. Larry Weeks was born and raised in upstate New York, obtained B.S. and M.S. degrees from the College of Forestry at Syracuse University, and worked 32 years at the pulp mill west of Missoula. He is very active in the Five Valleys Audubon Society, where he has scheduled and led birding field trips. He also serves as the chapter’s education chair and compiler for the Missoula Christmas Bird Count.

Conversation Pieces: The Art of Writing Dialogue

Dana Fitz Gale Mondays and Wednesdays, May 13 - June 3 (No Class Monday, May 27), 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Platform: Hybrid Dialogue, writes Jerome Stern, is not just about what characters say. It’s also about "what they don’t say, and how they don’t say it… It is grimaces, pauses, doodles on a napkin, and crossings of legs.” In fiction and memoir, dialogue can reveal motivations or expose vulnerabilities. It can build tension and propel the plot. In this generative writing workshop, open to writers of all levels, participants will read excerpts from published works, discuss the different types and functions of dialogue and complete in-class writing exercises to practice new techniques. This course covers the whys and hows of dialogue and explores techniques for writing it. About Instructor: Dana Fitz Gale won the Brighthorse Prize in Short Fiction for her book Spells for Victory and Courage (Brighthorse Books, 2016), which was also a finalist for the Flannery O’Connor Award and the Ohio State book prize. She has won numerous other awards for her fiction, which has appeared in The Saturday Evening Post, The Georgia Review, The Hudson Review, Crazyhorse, Prairie Schooner, and elsewhere.

Missoula Natural History: An Introduction

Drew Lefebvre Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 28 - June 13, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Platform: In-Person Only This course is intended for MOLLI students who would like to gain a greater understanding of common flora and fauna in the Missoula area. As we explore some of Missoula’s natural areas, we will focus on familiar bird, tree, plant, and insect species. We will also practice identification skills and review what characteristics to look for so that students are better able to identify species on their own. As we observe and identify various species, students will keep track of their findings in nature journals, which will allow them to hone their skills as observers and documenters of the natural world. Students will leave this course with a greater knowledge of common animals and plants, basic species identification, and the skill of nature journaling. About Instructor: Drew Lefebvre holds an M.S. in environmental education, is certified as a Montana master naturalist, and has led a variety of adult education programs, including citizen science, trail work crews, and natural history courses. She enjoys guiding students toward a deeper understanding of the outdoor areas and ecosystems that are right on our doorstep.

MOLLI Summer Courses Images of Place and Space in the Fiction of Three Women Writers

Beth Ann Rothermel Mondays and Wednesdays, May 13 - June 3 (No Class Monday, May 27), 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Platform: Hybrid Join me in exploring the work of Mary Wilkins Freeman, Maria Cristina Mena, and Zora Neale Hurston. Through presentations and class discussions, we will focus on their use of place to depict women’s lives. Each writer employs imagery rooted in a particular region in ways that both perpetuate and resist damaging assumptions about gender roles. Wilkins Freeman sets her stories, often about older women of limited economic means, in rural New England; Maria Cristina Mena explores the intersecting European and Indigenous roots of women in her home country of Mexico; and Zora Neale Hurston creates stories about Black women in both New York City and Florida. We will also consider the shifting critical reception each of these writers has received over the past century. About Instructor: Beth Ann Rothermel is professor emeritus from Westfield State University, in western Massachusetts. Her publications include articles about American women’s reading and writing practices, in journals such as Rhetoric Society Quarterly and Legacy: A Journal of American Women Writers. She recently moved to Missoula with her husband and is enjoying learning about her new home.

Osher Online Courses MOLLI students have the opportunity to enroll in national Osher Online courses. These can allow you to meet other OLLI members around the country. The course format has built-in time before and after each class session for discussion among the registered students. Pre-registration for these courses is the same as for our own MOLLI offerings. But please note these restrictions: • Enrollment of MOLLI students is limited to 15 per lecture course and limited to 4 per discussion course. If the national course doesn't fill, we may be able to enroll more MOLLI members. • These courses are not recorded. You must attend the Zoom session at the scheduled time and day. • MOLLI is unable to offer a discount for these courses. If you register for one or more, each course fee will be $70. • The Osher Online staff will conduct an orientation for students before the start of each course. Course information for the spring Osher Online courses follows. The MOLLI website will be updated as additional information becomes available.

The Sixties in America: From Rebellion to Rights to Commodity Jeff Rice Mondays, April 1 - May 6, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Our course on America in the 60s will ask some simple but also complex questions like: why did people rebel when they did, who rebelled and who didn’t, what came out of the rebellion, and did it cause the rise of conservative politics in the U.S.? We will look at: Civil Rights, Vietnam, the rise of Feminism (round 2), the Green Movement (in which Northwestern played a key part), and the exit of the traditional unionized working class from the Republican Party. We will begin with “When did the 60s start and when did they end?” About Instructor: Jeff Rice is an emeritus senior lecturer in political science. He has been at Northwestern since 1968 as an entering freshman and has been associated with the University in one way or another since then. He pursued graduate work at the University of Edinburgh in African Studies after completing a dissertation entitled "Wealth Power and Corruption: A Study of Asante Political Culture." He returned to Northwestern full time in 2001 teaching in the history and political science departments and became a Weinberg College academic adviser. He officially retired from that position in August 2018 and is presently teaching full time in political science. His courses have included West African History, History of the 60's in the U.S., Marx & Weber, Politics of Africa, Military Strategy, the Politics of Famine, Student Protest and Free Speech, and Africa in Fact, Fiction and Film and most currently a first-year class on free speech and student politics as well as a large lecture class on the politics of capitalism in contemporary America.

Osher Online Courses Peace Leadership: Exploring Peacebuilding from the Ground Up Aleen Bayard Tuesdays, April 2 - May 7, 11:00 - 12:30 p.m.

Within the broad field of peacebuilding scholarship, the scales are decidedly tipped to study phenomena around conflict resolution, transitional justice, and third-party interventions ~ most of them at the hands of diplomats and politicians. While these areas represent legitimate efforts to negotiate treaties and monitor compliance between state actors, history has shown the Sisyphean nature of these approaches in terms of implementation and securing sustainable peace. What has drawn far less attention are the valiant and courageous efforts of peace builders on the ground who are working in unimaginable circumstances, and in many cases in partnership or cooperation with sworn enemies. This course will examine the elements of a construct known as “positive peace,” which can and does exist even in areas where conflict continues (such as the Middle East) through the lens of peace activists working on the ground. About Instructor: Dr. Aleen Bayard has been a long-time adjunct faculty member at Northwestern University, teaching courses in leadership and change management in the School of Professional Studies (SPS) as well as Kellogg’s Center for Nonprofit Management. Dr. Bayard served as the primary faculty member in Northwestern’s partnership with Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership to develop the curriculum for the Certificate in Jewish Leadership and taught in the program for several years. She holds degrees from Stanford University, Columbia University and Northwestern University and earned her doctorate from the Center in Values Driven Leadership at Benedictine University where she studied peacebuilding.

Chemistry Inside You

Kjir Hendrickson Tuesdays, April 2 - May 7, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Chemistry abounds in the real world, but few reactions in chemistry feel quite as intimate as those taking place inside our bodies. In this class, we’ll learn about the molecules we eat and why we need them, as well as learning why nutritional research sometimes seems so confusing and fraught, as though scientists can’t make up their minds. We’ll also explore the science behind popular diets, learn how food molecules fuel our activities, and tackle what some of the latest science is revealing about the importance of the microbiome. About Instructor: Kjir Hendrickson is a teaching professor in the School of Molecular Sciences at Arizona State University; they hold a Ph.D. in chemistry, and are the author of the textbook Chemistry in the World. Their academic work focuses on science communication, the reciprocal relationship between science and society, and matters of workplace climate and DEIJ (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice) in STEM.

Billy Wilder in Hollywood: Director, Writer, and Social Critic Roberta Rotman Tuesdays, April 23 - May 28, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

Writer and director Billy Wilder told his cinematic stories for over 50 years. A Jewish émigré from Germany, he brought his considerable talents, creativity, and insight into the human condition to fruition in a prolific career in Hollywood. His films run the gamut – from hard-edged noir thrillers, to intimate exploration of the human psyche, to the fraught nature of personal relationships, to the divine silliness of screwball comedy. His stories are told with verve and a keen sense of history, place, and American culture. He was a proponent of good fiction well told and an adversary of “fancy schmancy” camera work. We will meet Billy Wilder by exploring a variety of his films against the backdrop of the social and cultural movements which informed his body of work, seeking a perspective from a selection of Billy Wilder’s corpus of films as they are risen from and relate to American culture and an appreciation of good cinematic storytelling told by a master. About Instructor: Roberta Rotman is retired after 16 years at Northwestern University, where she was the director of undergraduate programs in the Radio/TV/Film Department of the School of Communication, teaching courses in that department and for the School of Professional Studies. Prior to joining the faculty at Northwestern, she taught at the University of Pennsylvania for 13 years, as well as in the Penn-in-London program and at Marymount Manhattan College in New York. Her scholarly work and teaching mainly focus on the transformation of literary works into the visual and performing arts of film and theatre. This emphasis flows from her earlier work as a professional actor in Chicago and her graduate degree in English Literature from the University of Pennsylvania.

Osher Online Courses Human-Animal Connection

Jennifer Baker Wednesdays, April 10 - May 15, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. Much research is currently being done on how humans and animals communicate and interact with one another. There are institutes at universities, books to read, as well as articles online about what your dog’s facial expression means or what your cat’s scratching behavior might indicate. Researchers such as Jane Goodall and Temple Grandin (to name just a few) live with and can tell us how animals experience the same emotions and what their thoughts might be. The perceived intelligence level of animals has repeatedly increased as the research continues, and we are able to learn more about animals and their life practices. Ethical farming practices, as well as everyday training for our domestic animals reflect that animals have many of the same basic needs and wants that we as humans have. The interesting practice is how that comes out in our everyday lives – all the way from what we eat to how we interact with our household pets. In this course, we will talk about and understand the latest research, what that means for human beings, and how this will continue to affect our co-existence in the future. About Instructor:Jennifer Baker’s expertise is in the interdependence of communication theory and practice, where she strives to help others find true self-awareness and confidence in their communication and interaction with others. She has been teaching communication courses for over 20 years, starting at the University of Texas at Austin, moving onto the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and now at Columbia College Chicago and Northwestern University. Baker has worked at a marketing company, an engineering firm, and a variety of educational institutions.

Psychology Fundamentals: A 101 Overview Andres Gvirtz Thursdays, April 4 - May 9, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.

This introductory course is designed to provide a broad, yet insightful glimpse into different areas of psychology. We will learn more about how psychology can help us understand humans’ individual personalities, as well as group dynamics. We are going to look at the influence of geography on psychology, as well as what psychology can learn by becoming more cross-cultural. Whether this is your first step into the world of psychology, or you are looking to deepen your existing knowledge, the discussions around classic studies, as well as the presentation of novel research findings, promise something new and exciting for everyone. About Instructor: Andrés Gvirtz, Ph.D., is an assistant professor at King‘s College London, University of London. His research aims to improve our understanding of behaviour by combining personality data (who somebody is) with spatial information (where somebody is). Additionally, he is a research affiliate at the King's Institute for Artificial Intelligence. Gvirtz holds a Ph.D. in psychology from the University of Cambridge and was a visiting fellow at Harvard Business School. Previously, he received a MPhil in psychology (University of Cambridge) and a BA in economics and psychology (Clark University).

Our (Inter)National Pastime: Baseball from Inception to the Modern Era Katie Krall Thursdays, April 11 - May 16, 11:00 - 12:30 p.m.

Since its inception, baseball has impacted race, politics, economics, and culture both in the United States and around the world. In this survey course we will analyze the evolution of the sport of baseball, as well as the modern game with its emphasis on data and scouting. About Instructor: Katie Krall is a senior product manager of baseball strategy at Hawk-Eye Innovations, a division of Sony Sports Business. She spearheads the development of new products that leverage biomechanics, player tracking, bat, and ball flight data. Krall spent 2022 as a development coach with the Boston Red Sox where she oversaw pitch design, advance scouting and integrating data into player plans. This was her first season in uniform and coaching First Base wearing #43. She previously was part of the Global Strategy team at Google focusing on Google Workspace after two seasons with the Cincinnati Reds as a baseball operations analyst, a position that combined the worlds of roster construction, analytics, and scouting. After graduating from Northwestern University, Krall worked for a year and a half at Major League Baseball in the Commissioner’s Office in New York City as a league economics & operations coordinator.

Osher Online Courses The Capable Consumer: Finding Your Purchasing Superpower Susan Loyd Thursdays, April 4 - May 9, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Navigating the online marketplace can indeed be challenging. Unfortunately, e-commerce tips the advantage away from the consumer towards very sophisticated marketers. Whether dealing with a small business on Main Street or a giant firm on Madison Avenue, it is difficult to know who to trust or how to discern a true bargain from a real rip-off. So, how do you sort fact from fiction and take control of your purchasing power? Most importantly, how do you protect yourself from being duped out of money or worse, having your identity or account information stolen by hackers? In this course, we will cover critical aspects of being both a transactional and a relational shopper. We will discuss factors that can affect information perceptions and good buying decisions. And we’ll offer a variety of resources to enhance your ability to make safe, sharp, and savvy purchasing decisions with sellers you can trust. You will hear from expert speakers, learn about valuable resources, and engage in helpful discussion. Being a Capable Consumer will change how you respond to social media messages and how you approach online shopping experiences for products and services big and small. You’ll gain confidence and clarity through six enlightening discussions. About Instructor: Susan Adams Loyd is chief executive officer of Better Business Bureau serving Minnesota and North Dakota. Ms. Loyd is regarded as an expert relevant to ethical business practices, customer service strategies and consumer protection. She is passionate about educating buyers to be astute in their purchasing decisions and particularly in protecting themselves from fraud and deception. She is a frequent contributor to the media and panel discussions on factors that make certain consumers more at-risk. In her series The Capable Consumer, she teaches empowering techniques and practical tips to safeguard one’s identity and financial assets and to bolster acumen in knowing who to trust, especially in this online world.

AI for Regular People

Melba Kurmar and Hod Lipson Thursdays, April 18 - May 23, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been around for decades, but suddenly it seems to be everywhere. Whether we like AI, fear it or try to ignore it, our lives and livelihoods will be changed forever by intelligent chatbots, selfdriving vehicles, surveillance drones, precision medicine, robotic art and more. In six jargon-free class sessions, this course aims to help regular people understand modern AI. No experience with computers or programming is required, nor expected. Course sessions will cover the past and future of AI, why older forms of AI failed to deliver, and where modern AI and self-guided robots are headed. The human elements of AI will be discussed throughout, including its impact on jobs and AI’s potential to both help and harm us. About Instructors: This course will be co-taught by Dr. Hod Lipson, Professor of Engineering and Data Science at Columbia University, and author and technology analyst Melba Kurman. At Columbia, Hod directs the Creative Machines Lab, where he and his students design and build artificially intelligent robots that can make new robots, paint original art, and physically express human-like emotions. Hod is one of the world's most-cited academic roboticists and his playful, innovative approach to artificial intelligence has been featured in The New York Times, Quanta, NPR, and TED. In the past, Melba worked at Microsoft, Cornell University and at a variety of technology start ups. Melba and Hod are frequently invited to speak about technology issues and are the co-authors of two popular technology books, Driverless and Fabricated: The Promise and Peril of 3D Printing. They divide their time between New York City and the Berkshires.

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Osher Online Courses The Great Con: The Talented Mr. Ripley in Literature and Film Heather Brown Fridays, April 5 - May 10, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.

American writer Patricia Highsmith first published The Talented Mr. Ripley in 1955. The story is told from the point of view of Tom Ripley, a man who is young, clever, and has a knack for fraud. A case of mistaken identity earns him a ticket abroad to a scenic coastal village in Italy, a far cry from his hardscrabble life in New York City. He soon becomes obsessed with Dickie Greenleaf, heir to a shipbuilding fortune and embarks on a series of deceitful and sinister acts that beget more of the same. Highsmith’s story builds its suspense as the reader traverses Tom’s physical and psychological journey through an affluent world too obtuse to recognize the extent to which he is a threat. The Talented Mr. Ripley has been adapted from book to screen multiple times, with the most notable being the 1999 film directed by Anthony Minghella, starring Matt Damon and Jude Law. Such is the influence of the story that it has invited comparison to the 2023 film Saltburn, whose main character commits a similar subterfuge on a wealthy British family over the course of a summer in their country castle. As stories of frauds and scammers endure across popular media, Tom Ripley’s is one that confronts the reader to examine how far they would go to gain access into a world whose entry requires reinventing oneself to the point of moral collapse. In this course, we will study the Highsmith novel as well as the 1999 film adaptation. We’ll close out the course with a discussion of Saltburn, which is indebted to the novel. About Instructor: Dr. Heather Brown has a Ph.D. in English with a concentration in rhetoric and composition from the University of Maryland, College Park, a Master of Arts in English from the University of North CarolinaWilmington, and a Bachelor of Arts in English with a concentration in creative writing from Hollins University, in Roanoke, Virginia. She’s been designing and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses since 2004, including those in academic writing, English literature, language and linguistics, women’s literature, feminist theory and criticism, and rhetorical theory and criticism.

The Intersection of Maps and History

Libby Bischof, Matthew Edney, and Louis Miller Fridays, April 12 - May 17, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. The Intersection of Maps & History is a six-week course in cartographic history and visual analysis featuring the extensive (and largely digitized) cartographic collections of the Osher Map Library and Smith Center for Cartographic Education at the University of Southern Maine. Co-taught by the Osher Map Library's Executive Director, Faculty Scholar, and Reference and Teaching Librarian, this visually rich online course will introduce participants to the history of cartography as a discipline and engage in deep visual analysis of maps and related ephemera. Over the course of our semester, we invite participants to take a deep dive with us into topics at the intersection of maps and history, such as: the History of Cartography project; Schoolgirl maps of the early-19th century; the History of Mapping in Color; City, Town, and County maps and genealogical research; Mapping and World War I; 20th Century Pictorial Maps, and more. Each session will feature an engaging illustrated topical lecture, and a lively Q and A session with the instructors. If you ever wanted to know more about how historic maps can serve as an illuminating window into historical eras, events, and topics, this is the class for you. About Instructors: Dr. Libby Bischof is executive director of the Osher Map Library and Smith Center for Cartographic Education and professor of history and University Historian at the University of Southern Maine. Dr. Matthew Edney is Osher Professor in the History of Cartography, Osher Map Library faculty scholar, and professor of geography at the University of Southern Maine, and director, History of Cartography Project, University of Wisconsin–Madison. Louis Miller is the cartographic reference and teaching librarian at the University of Southern Maine’s Osher Map Library and Smith Center for Cartographic Education. Prior to his current role, he worked for five years at the William L. Clements Library at the University of Michigan, primarily with the manuscript, graphics, and map collections.

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General Information Membership Dues MOLLI annual membership is $40 per person. The membership period is July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024. Membership cost is non-refundable.

Tuition MOLLI courses are $70 each, plus additional fees when applicable, unless otherwise noted.

Members may take advantage of the special 2 for $120 discount when enrolling in two $70 courses. This discount applies to only the first two courses.

Course Location In-person courses and events are held at the UM main campus unless stated otherwise. Remote courses and events are held on Zoom.

Accessibility MOLLI strives to ensure its programs are as accessible to and usable by students with

disabilities as they are for any student. We coordinate reasonable program modifications, accommodate an accessible and hospitable learning environment, and help those with disabilities remain as self-sufficient as possible through our accommodations. Please contact the MOLLI office to request any accommodations in advance of the date needed.

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Textbooks Textbooks for courses are always optional. Purchase of textbooks is at your discretion. Inclement Weather or Emergencies Affiliated with Campus If UM is closed and/or UM classes

have been cancelled for any reason, MOLLI classes will be cancelled, including those held off campus. The MOLLI office will attempt to contact all MOLLI students by email or by phone (if no email is provided), if possible. In case of concern or questions, contact the MOLLI office at (406) 243-2905 and, if applicable, listen to the instructions in the voicemail. Please keep in mind that in a serious emergency, the MOLLI staff may not be able to respond immediately.

Make-Up Classes Every effort will be made to make up classes cancelled due to weather, catastrophic

events, or anything that is beyond MOLLI’s control. Due to these events, you may not be able to attend all classes. Refunds will not be available in such cases.

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the support of lifelong learning institutes such as MOLLI. The Foundation was founded in 1977 by Bernard Osher, a respected businessman and community leader. The Foundation has now funded more than 125 Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes on campuses of colleges and universities from Maine to Hawaii. To learn more about The Bernard Osher Foundation, please visit their website: www.osherfoundation.org.

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