OLLI Summer 24 Catalog - May 14

Stay Curious Summer 2024 Programs Catalog Your Gateway to Lifelong Learning

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Summer 2024 Faculty Highlights Dr. Rachel Bristol Joining us again for her second year with OLLI is Dr. Rachel Bristol. Dr. Bristol came to ASU after earning a doctorate in cognitive science from the University of California, San Diego. She previously received her Bachelor of Arts in English at the University of Oregon, and followed with a master’s degree in linguistics from the University of Delaware before discovering that her passion resided in neuroscience. She is fascinated by language and the way it interlaces with our brains, our minds, and our societies.

This summer, she will be offering The Science of Swearing (pg. 8) at the Tempe Public Library. This course examines the origin, sound, and grammar of curse words, how they vary across cultures and change over time, the developmental, psychological, and physiological effects they have on us, and where profane language lives in our brains.

Dale Larsen Dale is a 50+ year educator, practitioner, researcher and advocate for public parks, recreation and conservation. Veteran administrator in Milwaukee, WI and Phoenix, AZ, Dale serves on the Arizona State Parks Board, the City Parks Alliance, the American Academy for Parks and Recreation Administration, and the White Tank Mountains Conservancy.

Dale is frequently called upon to address policy issues dealing with public parks and lands. In addition to teaching, Dale serves as the ASU Watts College Director of Community Relations.

This semester, Dale will be teaching Arizona Public Lands & the Impact of Arizona Nature Heroes (pg. 9) on Zoom. Come learn about famous conservationists and nature leaders who influenced you or others to become today’s ardent and passionate advocates!

Dr. Kjir Hendrickson Longtime OLLI instructor and teaching professor Dr. Kjir Hendrickson joins us again for another semester. Dr. Hendrickson is a Teaching Professor in the School of Molecular Sciences at Arizona State University. They hold a PhD 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 in STEM. This semester, Dr. Hendrickson is bringing us three fascinating classes.

They are first teaching A Swiftly Warming Planet (pg. 8) at the Tempe Public Library. This will be followed by Quantum Physics (pg. 6) and Beyond the Scientific Method: Understanding & Trusting Science in a Polarized World (pg. 11) on Zoom.

Jordan Glass

Ph.D Candidate in the Biology program Teaching Handling the Heat: The Behavior & Physiology of Desert-adapted Animals (pg. 6)

Dr. Corrie Whisner Associate Professor, College of Health Solutions, ASU Teaching The Weight of College Life: Connecting the Microbiome & Weight Gain (pg. 9)

Dr. John Coffey Associate Professor, School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, ASU Teaching Finding Flow in Everyday Life (pg. 11)

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$10 Semester Membership Fee A one-time, per-semester membership fee entitles you to register and take as many classes as you wish.

Membership fees are paid each semester at the time of registration. Zoom-only and annual memberships will be available starting Fall 2024.

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Refunds will not be available in instances of doublebooking (selecting classes that take place simultaneously).

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Fees are noted in the class descriptions. Classes cost $14 per session unless otherwise noted.

Developed in close partnership with select faculty, OLLI Workshops are specialized classes that feature immersive hands-on learning opportunities between faculty and members. These workshops feature engagement opportunities beyond the boundaries of the classroom. To help cover additional material costs and the increase in faculty preparation time, these classes will be charged differently than our regular classes.

Additionally, based on faculty requirements for certain courses, some classes require a lower student to faculty ratio in order to ensure the best experience for members. In these cases, a small additional fee will be added.

Our Mission The mission of OLLI at ASU is to provide learning experiences and a community in which adults, ages 50 or better, engage in non-credit, university-quality programs, member-driven experiences, campus-based learning opportunities, and community partnerships.

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BE PART OF THE CREATION OF ASU’S NEW SCIENCE MOSAIC

COGNITIVE BIASES Instructor: Dr. Kjir Hendrickson

Cost FREE

1 session: Wednesday, Jun. 5 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. | Friendship Village

Though the world has changed drastically, human brains have not evolved to any significant degree in the last 50,000 years. In trying to make sense of the challenges and problems associated with the modern world, we are in essence running "new software” using “50,000-year-old hardware.” Said differently, the very instincts that helped our ancestors survive—the tendency to assume that if one event follows another, the first caused the second, for instance—are often problematic in today's world, and rational decision-making often requires that we overcome our instincts. Thankfully, research suggests that awareness of these biases helps us avoid their pitfalls, at least to some degree! To that end, this course presents a variety of the cognitive biases baked into human thinking along with tips for side-stepping their influence.

YOU’RE INVITED! SCIENCE & ART: COME BUILD ASU'S SCIENCE MOSAIC 2:30 – 3:15 p.m. | Friendship village

After the Cognitive Biases class, you are invited to participate in a grant-funded community art project organized by Dr. Hendrickson through the School of Molecular Sciences (SMS). The purpose of this project is to create art that centers the inclusive nature of science, and that very specifically brings focus to the communal nature of science.

OLLI members and guest attendees are, by definition, adults who remain curious about lots of things, and as such are a perfect group of folks to invite in as participants in this community project! A local artist will use the tiles to build five large mosaic art pieces which will be

permanently housed on the ASU campus. The mosaics will be displayed together with information about the meaning of the project: namely, to celebrate the community nature of science and the diverse group of individuals who form the thriving community that engages in and with science.

All are welcome to participate!

Click here for more information about participating.

Please email Dr. Hendrickson at khendrickson@asu.edu with any questions.

Member-Exclusive Experiences

Summer Classes

Summer 2024 Semester Jun. 3 – Jun. 28

Classes Beginning the Week of Jun. 3

Monday

04 | Ice Skating at the Movies!

01 | The Birth of Democracy: Athens, 1300-500 BCE Instructor: Dr. Sarah Bolmarcich 1 session: Monday, Jun. 3 10:30 a.m. – noon | Tempe Public Library

Cost $14

Democracy is a staple of American life. The idea of democracy was born in ancient Athens, supposedly under the mythical King Theseus, generations before the Trojan War. The first shoots of democracy began with Draco’s law on homicide in 620 BCE, continued through the reforms of Solon in the 590s, and came to fruition under Cleisthenes in 508 BCE. Over the next two centuries, Athenian democracy became increasingly radicalized to the extent that it was rejected by the U.S. Founding Fathers.

This class examines the development of Athenian democracy and the flaws that made statesmen, like Hamilton and Madison, reject it in favor of the more moderate Roman model of a republic.

02 | Postmarking History: Letters as Artifacts Instructor: Dr. Vicki Cabot 1 session: Monday, Jun. 3 10:30 a.m. – noon | ASU Health Futures Center

Cost $14

In this ‘stroll down memory lane’ class, lecturer, writer and ASU graduate Dr. Vicki Cabot, will guide us through recollections of waiting for the post man, running to the mailbox and the excitement of receiving a hand written and addressed letter. Dr. Cabot will draw on three published memoirs, to illustrate how letters help us piece together the memories and stories that make us who we are; one word, one letter, one story at a time.

03 | The Apocryphal Bible: An Introduction to Non-Canonical Biblical Literature

Instructor: Dr. Blake Hartung 1 session: Monday, Jun. 3 10:30 a.m. – noon | Zoom

Cost $14

This class introduces you to ancient Jewish and Christian texts that were not included in the canons of the Hebrew Bible and New Testament. This broad category includes some texts of disputed scriptural status (like the Book of Tobit), some texts seen as acceptable but not accepted as scriptural (like the Shepherd of Hermas), and other texts widely denounced as heretical (like the Gospel of Judas). Over the course of this introduction, we will also explore the development of the Jewish and Christian biblical canons and discuss the formation of concepts of "orthodoxy” and “heresy.”

Instructor: Dr. Kevin Sandler 2 sessions: Mondays, Jun. 3, 10 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. | Tempe Public Library

Cost $28

This course looks at a niche movie genre—the ice skating movie—at the dawn of the traveling ice shows in the late 1930s.

One in a Million (1936) marked the film debut of Sonja Henie, the real-life Olympic gold-winning Norwegian skater, who went on to become one of Hollywood’s highest paid stars. Ice Follies of 1939 featured starlet Joan Crawford and soon-to-be star Jimmy Stewart alongside the International Ice Follies skaters themselves. Both films wrap their skating numbers around scenes of music, comedy, and drama, highlighting the star system and studio style of two very different companies at the time: Twentieth Century-Fox and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.

Tuesday 05 | California Condors: Forever Free

Instructor: Kurt Leuschner 1 session: Tuesday, Jun. 4 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. | Zoom

Cost $14

Join Kurt Leuschner, Professor of Natural Resources, College of the Desert to learn about the California Condor (Gymnogyps californianus) – one of the largest and rarest birds in the world.

We will learn about their conservation, recovery, reintroduction, and on-going preservation efforts (past and present). We will also go over locations where you can see condors and other vultures in the wild, including a focused discussion on Turkey Vultures.

06 | Rudyard Kipling: How Do We Determine Value?

Instructor: Ken Sorensen 1 session: Tuesday, Jun. 4 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. | Tempe Public Library

Cost $14

Rudyard Kipling was one of the United Kingdom's most popular writers during the early 20th century. This novelist, short-story writer and journalist came from privilege and became a patriotic voice of the Empire. His children’s stories became classics and inspired generations (just ask Disney). Join us to examine Kipling's values in life and impact on society.

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07 | Southwest the Beautiful: A Culinary Revolution

10 | Handling the Heat: Behavior & Physiology of Desert-Adapted Animals

Southwestern cooking has a vibrant mestizo heritage and includes some of the most intensely spiced dishes in the Americas. The current popularity of southwestern cooking in the U.S. constitutes nothing short of a culinary revolution. It is part of our craving for real food, taste, and texture. The boom of Tex-Mex dishes has widened our choice of ingredients needed to produce the real thing, and the winds of change smell like mesquite, cilantro, and chilies. As we explore southwest flavors in this class with Chef Larry Canepa, certified culinary educator, we guarantee that you will want to start cooking these dishes immediately! This class has a $5 materials fee added to class, paid with registration.

As many of us know from experience, the Sonoran Desert is a relatively challenging place to live in summer. People outside Arizona have undoubtedly heard tales of scorching summer heat that breaks records, turns cars into ovens, and streets into searing skillets. But we should forgive these people for thinking this desert is lifeless and inhospitable. Even locals are shocked to learn that the Sonoran Desert is a hotspot for insect, reptile, amphibian, and bird diversity. But how can these animals live in such a hot, dry place? In this course, we will learn about the different behaviors and physiologies these animals have and use to live in this place we call home.

Instructor: Chef Larry Canepa 1 session: Tuesday, Jun. 4 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. | Peoria Sports Complex

08 | Quantum Physics

Instructor: Dr. Kjir Hendrickson 1 session: Tuesday, Jun. 4 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. | Zoom

Cost $19

Instructor: Jordan Glass 1 session: Wednesday, Jun. 5 10:30 a.m. – noon | Zoom

Cost $14

Cost $14

Join Dr. Hendrickson (an erstwhile quantum mechanic) for a sojourn into the strange land of quantum physics. This branch of modern physics deals specifically with light and very small particles, and you’ll learn in this class that they behave very differently than familiar, macroscopic objects do! This is not a class in metaphysics – the philosophical examination of time and space – nor will we be dealing with quantum mechanics (the mathy, how-to side of quantum theory). Instead, we’ll be tourists admiring the view – no prerequisite knowledge of physics or math required!

Wednesday 09 | An Unexpected Journey: Poetry in Tolkien's The Hobbit Instructor: Morgan Routh 2 sessions: Wednesdays, Jun. 5, 12 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. | Zoom

Cost $28

Join Morgan Routh, a Creative Writing and English teacher, and dive into the world of Hobbits, Elves, and Heroes through Tolkien's riddles, songs, and poems. Before JRR Tolkien was a master of the modern fantasy genre, his original expertise was in poetic composition and epic translation. In this class, we will dive into the history of the Hobbit, from its first conception all the way through Tolkien's final rewrites in the 1960’s. We will explore Tolkien's first poems, riddles, and songs as they are sprinkled throughout The Hobbit, dissecting archaic language and structure. With so much of Tolkien's work modeled after real Old English and Norse poetry, we will compare aspects of original, historical poetry to Tolkien's writing. Lastly, we will explore how the translation of The Hobbit to the screen in Peter Jackson's film versions and listen to Tolkien's original audio recordings where he recites Hobbit passages himself.

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11 | History of the Male & Female Form in Art Instructor: Allen Reamer 2 sessions: Wednesdays, Jun. 5, 12 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Zoom

Cost $28

Throughout the history of art, artists have depicted the male and female figure in a variety of ways: abstract and realistic, angular and organic, draped and nude, specific and general. Join Allen Reamer, long-time art history and studio art instructor, as he covers this long line of art styles. We will discover changing depictions of both the male and female figures, discuss how a society’s values are reflected in these portrayals and how there are connections with previous art styles. We will begin with the Egyptian era and make our way to more contemporary examples.

12 | An Intimate Evening at Stonehenge Instructor: Dr. Richard Jacob 1 session: Wednesday, Jun. 5 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. | ASU Health Futures Center

Cost $14

Embark on a journey into the heart of Stonehenge with ASU Emeritus Professor, Dr. Richard Jacob. We will delve into the Neolithic origins and societal role of this iconic monument that has intrigued humanity for over 4,500 years. Members will get to experience an exclusive exploration through Dr. Jacob's personal up-close photos of the monumental stones, offering a detailed examination of their nature and origins.

Thursday 13 | Art in Times of Crisis Instructor: Dr. Deborah Robin 1 session: Thursday, Jun. 6 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. | Zoom

16 | Contemporary Spring Art in Hong 2022Kong Semester Cost $14

Artists have always responded to current events, especially in times of crises. In this course we’ll cover art from the Middle Ages to our current time, all created in reaction to adversity such as plagues, famine, environmental disasters, refugees, terrorism, and social unrest. Join Dr. Deborah Robin, retired art history teacher and former docent at the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, to learn how artists such as Pieter Bruegel, Edvard Munch, Keith Haring, Banksy, Olafur Eliasson, Ai Weiwei, Dorothea Lange, Faith Ringgold, Kara Walker, Kehinde Wiley, and others use art as a powerful tool for transformation and renewal.

This type of art can be challenging for the viewer because it exposes and provokes raw emotions; yet, in the end, art has the power to motivate and provide hope, even in times of suffering and trauma.

14 | OLLI x Watts College Present: Deconstructing the Psychology of Race & Racism Instructor: Dr. Arnett Duncan 1 session: Thursday, Jun. 6 10:30 a.m. – noon | Tempe Public Library

Cost FREE

Race is science fiction. In psychology, it is a cognitive illusion.

Racism is real. This comprehensive overview explores the social psychology of racism by explaining race as a mental illusion.

Racial identity is complicated by the lack of empirical evidence and language used in the contemporary concept of race, leading to dissonance. Using examples that range from ancient Kemetic (Egypt) applications of science to the Aryan conquests across western Asia to the effect of Beacon's Rebellion 400 years ago in colonial Virginia to recent Oscar-winning film clips, this well-paced, evidence-based class is designed to enlighten and entertain.

Instructor: Dr. Kelly Nelson Cost $14 1 session: Thursday, Jun. 6 Jan. 24 – May 19 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. | Tempe Public Library

Join this illustrated exploration of contemporary art in the vibrant and evolving city of Hong Kong. Kelly Nelson, a cultural anthropologist and museum docent, will lead you on a virtual tour through several art museums, including M+, a contemporary art museum that opened in 2021. We’ll also visit three historical British buildings that have been repurposed into unique and engaging arts and cultural spaces. Kelly will also share some of the street art she encountered during her two week visit this past January.

17 | Young Canyon, Old Rocks: Journey Through a Geologic History of the Grand Canyon Instructor: Dr. Steven Semken 1 session: Thursday, Jun. 6 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. | Zoom

Cost $14

The Grand Canyon of Arizona is one of the most distinctive and storied geological landscapes on Earth, and its rocks and landscapes record an essential part of the geologic history of North America. As long, wide, and deep as Grand Canyon is, it is very young geologically. Its age is dwarfed by the layers and bodies of rock – dating back to almost two billion years ago – that are exposed in its depths. Grand Canyon has also been a homeland of many Indigenous people for millennia, and a locus of human history. Carved by the Colorado River, it connects to issues of water and energy that affect the entire southwestern U.S. While nothing can match an actual visit to Grand Canyon, this presentation will bring some of the geologic history and sublimity of Grand Canyon to you.

15 | Arizona Water Policy: Where Do We Stand?

Instructor: Sarah Porter 1 session: Thursday, Jun. 6 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Surprise Regional Library

Cost $14

Do Phoenix and the rest of Arizona have enough water to meet future demand? How will the state’s agriculture, industry and growth be impacted by declines in Colorado River supplies? Are Arizona communities doing enough to ensure water supplies for the future? Sarah Porter, director of the Kyl Center for Water Policy at Arizona State University's Morrison Institute for Public Policy, will provide an overview of Arizona water policy and the state’s future outlook for water sustainability in Phoenix and beyond. If you missed this class last fall, here is your chance to get in on great, first-hand information.

Friday 18 | Understanding the Electoral College Instructor: Dr. Terry McAteer 1 session: Friday, Jun. 7 10:30 a.m. – noon | Zoom

Cost $14

The Electoral College is a baffling, semi-mysterious portion of the Constitution which defines our Presidential election system.

We will discover why our Founding Fathers devised this unique process and the history behind some interesting Presidential elections. Furthermore, we will discuss a variety of Electoral College scenarios of how the 2024 election might play out since the readjustments following the 2020 census and the passage of the 2022 Electoral County Reform Act.

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Beginning Week of Jun. 10 Monday 19 | The Life & Music of Broadway Composer George Gershwin Instructor: Lee Kaufman 1 session: Monday, Jun. 10 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. | Zoom

Cost $14

Join Lee Kaufman, a co-producer of plays and a Junior College teacher, in this multimedia course that will tell of the life of George Gershwin: from his childhood to his exposure to classical music and his receiving a gift from his parents of a piano originally intended for his brother Ira. He was given piano lessons and sought to incorporate jazz into his playing. While working as a song plugger in “New York’s Tin Pan Alley,” he hooked up with various collaborators to create songs which became “standards" and found his way into writing for Broadway Musicals.

Some of his writing became semi-classical and was performed in orchestral concert halls. It even led to composing the opera “Porgy and Bess” which is now revered as the great American opera.

20 | What It Was: Growing Up When the Music Mattered

Instructor: James Pagliasotti 1 session: Monday, Jun. 10 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. | Zoom

Cost $14

22 | Writing Your Family History Workshop

Instructor: Dr. Jodi Decker 1 session: Tuesday Jun. 11 10:30 a.m. – noon | Peoria Rio Vista

Cost $14

Why record or document family history? It can be a fun hobby, but it can also leave a legacy for your family. This family history workshop with Dr. Jodi Decker, retired college professor, is intended for the beginning family historian who wishes to preserve their own life story or the stories of other family members. The strategies covered will include collecting, researching, organizing content, writing, and sharing family stories. The focus is on writing narrative documentation, not genealogy research. Various examples will be provided as options for writing family history. Along with handouts and resources, there will be an opportunity to discuss "sticky questions" about writing and sharing your family history.

23 | A Swiftly Warming Planet

Instructor: Dr. Kjir Hendrickson 2 sessions: Tuesdays, Jun. 11, 18 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. | Tempe Public Library

Cost $28

There is unprecedented consensus in the scientific community that our planet is warming as a direct result of human activity, but how have scientists come to that understanding, and what does it mean for us? Exactly what does the science show regarding global climate trends, how is global climate change already impacting the planet, and what does the coming century hold?

What of questions regarding inaccurate past climate predictions, climate “skeptics,” or the potential for life to adapt to change?

This course will address many aspects of the reality of global climate change from a non-technical perspective.

The classic era of rock ‘n’ roll music was a time of incredible creativity in the arts and in artful ways of living. It was a tumultuous time, too, when struggles over civil rights, the Vietnam war, political assassinations, and gender equity sometimes made it seem the world was coming apart. The music helped us get through it. It gave us a voice, an anthem, a gathering place where we shared our dreams and our fears. This is a memoir of those times by a writer with press credentials and a backstage pass.

Tuesday 21 | The Science of Swearing

Instructor: Dr. Rachel Bristol 1 session: Tuesday, Jun. 11 10:30 a.m. – noon | Tempe Public Library

Cost $14

This course examines the origin, sound, and grammar of curse words, how they vary across cultures and change over time, the developmental, psychological, and physiological effects they have on us, and where profane language lives in our brains. We will include perspectives from linguistics, anthropology, sociology, psychology, and neuroscience.

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24 | Afternoon on the Ice: Visit to the Ice Rink

Instructor: Bridget Kaus 1 session: Tuesday, Jun. 11 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. | AZ Ice Peoria

Cost $24

This summer, OLLI is excited to offer an afternoon on the ice at Az Ice Peoria. This event will start with a tour of the double-rink skate facility led by the Director of Skating, Bridget Kaus. Az Ice, built in 1999, offers public skate sessions and lessons, hockey leagues, and figure skating, including synchronized skating teams. Once our tour is complete, we will don ice skates and coats for a 30-minute skate lesson, then join in the remainder of the public skate session. Skate-mates are available for new skaters or those who would like extra stability. For any questions, please email Kristi at kristina.schneider.1@asu.edu. The snack bar will be open during our skate time.

25 | Retracing the Footsteps of Martha Summerhayes in the Arizona Territory

Instructor: Wayne Ranney 1 session: Tuesday, Jun. 11 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. | Zoom

Cost $14

Wayne Ranney, geologist and travel writer, recalls the harrowing adventures of a refined New England woman who lived and traveled through the wild land of the Arizona Territory from 1874 to 1878. Martha Summerhayes penned a classic book of her travels with her Army Lieutenant husband in “Vanished Arizona,” still in print after nearly 115 years. Martha not only overcame her initial shock and disgust of frontier life on the wild fringes of this untamed land, she even came to love it!

Thursday 26 | Youth Has No Age: Ageing, Ageism & Contribution

Instructor: Dr. Jack Gilbert 1 session: Thursday, Jun. 13 10:30 a.m. – noon | Zoom

Cost $14

We live in a society that values youth more than the elderly. As a result, older Americans may feel discounted and are likely to personally experience age discrimination. Mature people can be their own worst enemy by buying into the false notion that they have less to offer society. Join Dr. Jack Gilbert, a Clinical Professor in the College of Heath Solutions at ASU, to find ways to challenge these assumptions and learn more about pathways for contribution and purpose according to your own wishes. We will focus on valuable research and a first-hand appreciation of the challenges faced from Dr. Gilbert's lived experience as a working 79-year-old.

Friday 28 | The Weight of College Life: Connecting the Microbiome & Weight Gain

Instructor: Dr. Corrie Whisner 1 session: Friday, Jun. 14 10:30 a.m. – noon | Zoom

Cost $14

Whether you gained the "Freshman 15" or not, obesity is a growing problem in the United States, and the transition to college has been identified as a vulnerable period for weight gain and the onset of obesity. The intestinal microbiota has been implicated in weight gain and merits exploration to fully understand how the transition to college influences health. Join Dr. Corrie Whisner, associate professor in the College of Health Solutions at ASU, for an engaging discussion of gut microbes, diet, and weight, and learn how the intersection of these factors may influence health later in life.

Beginning Week of Jun. 17 Monday 29 | Navigating Grief: A Poetic Medicine Approach Instructor: Dr. Rosemarie Dombrowski 2 sessions: Mondays, Jun. 17, 24 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. | Tempe Public Library

Cost $28

In these sessions, we will review some of the studies that support the medicinal benefits of poetry – both the reading and writing of it – in our struggle to navigate and integrate grief. We will also engage in reading and writing exercises designed to foster reflection, help us recast our relationship to grief, and help us navigate the aftermath of loss.

30 | Arizona Public Lands & the Impact of Arizona Nature Heroes Instructor: Dale Larsen 1 session: Monday, Jun. 17 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. | Zoom

27 | Salt River Project: Water, Power, & Community Since 1903 Instructor: Jodi Moon 1 session: Thursday, Jun. 13 10:30 a.m. – noon | Tempe Public Library

Cost $14

The Salt River Project (SRP) has been serving the Valley since 1903, growing from one of the nation's first federal reclamation projects to the major water and power provider it is today.

Created by and for the communities it serves, SRP and the Salt River Valley have experienced incredible growth and change over the last 121 years. This presentation will focus on the development of SRP's water and power assets, as well as its evolving relationship with local communities as the Valley transitioned from primarily agrarian land use to one of the largest and most sprawling metropolitan areas in the country.

Cost $14

Who are your heroes? Why did they change or influence your life in nature and conservation? Come learn about famous conservationists and nature leaders who influenced you or others to become today’s ardent and passionate advocates.

We will discuss why Teddy Roosevelt is considered the most powerful voice in the U.S. Conservation Movement, and why Arizona, arguably, is the richest state in public lands. Together, we will discuss the questions: why are these examples of leaders and what is their impact important today? Where are the modern-day leaders that your children and grandchildren can and will recognize and celebrate as nature legacies?

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31 | The Big Shift: Innovation, Energy & Global Power

34 | Power of Pink: A Fashion Exhibition

Instructor: Dr. Scott McKnight 2 sessions: Tuesdays, Jun. 18, 25 10:30 a.m. – noon | Zoom

Cost $28

Dr. Scott McKnight, Postdoctoral Fellow in the Innovation Policy Lab at the Munk School, will present on the global transition to less carbon-intensive energies and the many obstacles — economic, political and geopolitical—that come with that. A decarbonised power sector, dominated by renewable sources, as well as electrified transport are at the core of this transition.

With the increasing effects of global warming being felt in different ways worldwide, a fierce geopolitical and industrial competition is also unfolding, with every major economy trying to gain advantage in researching, designing and manufacturing technologies for the low-carbon economy, or preserving its power in the fossil fuel-dominated system.

Instructor: Lisa Corridan 1 session: Wednesday, Jun. 19 9:30 a.m. – noon | Phoenix Art Museum

Cost $60

Join Phoenix Art Museum Master Docent, Lisa Corridan, for an in-depth exploration of the newly opened fashion exhibition, Power of Pink, specifically highlighting Coat, Dress and Belt by Gianfranco, as well as the special exhibit: Barbie®: A Cultural Icon. Italian designer, Gianfranco Ferré’s vivid fuchsia colored silk taffeta jacket and belt epitomizes the symbols of status, luxury, and feminine expression associated with the powerful hue: pink. Corridan will lead a conversation about an ensemble including a stunning necklace and hat with brooch. Phoenix Art Museum talks are designed to inspire connections and conversation about the featured object’s history, meaning, and relationship to other works in the collection. Following the talk, guests will experience a guided tour of Barbie®: A Cultural Icon. *Registration fee includes: Admission into the museum for the entire day, Master Docent lecture and tour, lunch at the Temporary Café in the museum.

35 | Presidents in Waiting: How 'Accidental Presidents' Have Evolved from an Afterthought to an Asset Instructor: Steven Cooper 1 session: Wednesday, Jun. 19 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. | Zoom

32 | "It's a Dry Heat": The Environmental Science of Desert Biodiversity

Instructor: Dr. Ken Sweat 1 session: Tuesday, Jun. 18 10:30 a.m. – noon | Peoria Main Library

Cost $14

The Sonoran Desert: where temperatures can soar above 120 degrees even in the shade and water is rarely available.

For the life that calls this, and other deserts worldwide, home, adaptations to extreme heat and aridity are essential. This class will explore the different strategies employed by both native and exotic desert animals, plants, and an assortment of other organisms. From behavior to biochemistry, this course will cover the adaptations that allow desert dwellers to survive and even thrive in a dry heat that to us feels like a blow torch.

33 | Touched by The Gods: Disability in The Ancient World Instructor: Dr. Sarah Bolmarcich 1 session: Tuesday, Jun. 18 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. | Zoom

Cost $14

From Greek prophets and seers to Egyptian lucky dwarves, the ancient Mediterranean inhabitants had many different attitudes toward many different disabilities. Disability was seen as both a blessing and a curse from the gods; what made the difference, and why? How did those with blindness, deafness, mental impairment, or mobility impairments fare in the ancient world?

For instance, did the Spartans kill disabled children at birth?

Was “normal” life completely inaccessible to someone with a disability? This course looks at attitudes toward and views of disability in ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome, and what the lives of those with disabilities might have looked like.

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Cost $14

The class will focus on how the framers of the Constitution handled (or, more accurately, mishandled) the Vice Presidency; the initial attempt to "fix" the problem; how Vice Presidents have historically been selected; the differing ways in which Vice Presidents handled the presidency once they assumed the office; the 25th Amendment's "fix" to another issue ignored by the framers; and why the modern Vice President has evolved into a meaningful position.

Thursday 36 | The Modern Marvel of Civil Engineering

Cost $14

Instructor: Zach Lambros 1 session: Thursday, Jun. 20 10:30 a.m. – noon | Surprise Regional Library Civil engineers play a crucial role in the planning and building of our cities. In this class, Zach Lambros – Project Engineer at Dibble Engineering – will offer an in-depth exploration of some essential facets of civil engineering including but not limited to: transportation infrastructure, the development of vehicle and pedestrian traffic, flood control measures, water systems, and sewer infrastructure. Zach will also explore the diverse safety protocols taken into consideration when building cities and cover the broad scope of information that civil engineers use every day to help cities around the world expand and grow.

37 | High Stakes: Springsteen’s 1988 East Berlin Concert & the Fall of the Berlin Wall

Instructor: John Overdorff 1 session: Thursday, Jun. 20 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. | ASU Chandler Innovation Center

Cost $14

40 | How to Live Forever: a SpringLeaving 2022 Semester Personal Legacy for Future Generations

Instructor: Dr. Duane Roen 1 session: Friday, Jun. 21 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. | Zoom

Jan. 24 – May 19 Cost $14

As eager fans celebrate the 2024 world tour of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, we pause to take a look back at their little-remembered, but consequential, concert in East Berlin on July 19, 1988 — just 16 months before the Berlin Wall fell. How and why did the East German government approve the concert? And why would Springsteen agree to perform?

What about Springsteen's reaction to the surprise link between the concert and Nicaragua? How large was the audience? Was this the concert that changed the world? Additionally, we reflect on soft power, particularly music, as a tool of foreign policy.

Please join Dr. Duane Roen, ASU Emeritus professor, in this writing and sharing workshop. There are many ways to reflect on our lives, but an especially import question to ask is “How do I want family and friends to remember me?” Of course, it is a very personal question, but it gets at the core of who we are. What are your values? How have those values guided your journey through life? How have/will those value shape the memories that friends and family have of you now and when you are gone?

How will your life connect you to future generations? We will write about our personal legacies.

38 | Exploring Cuban Art & the Expression of the Collective

Beginning Week of Jun. 24

Instructor: Darwin Estacio 2 sessions: Thursdays, Jun. 20, 27 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. | Zoom

Cost $28

Cuban Art is the genuine expression of the condition of life there. It is impossible to talk about Cuban Art without mentioning the socio-political environment in which it was created. In the course, students will learn about Cuban visual arts in different stages of the country’s history and the various styles and ways it approaches the reality of life in such a complicated environment.

Join Darwin Estacio, an art instructor with over ten years of experience, to explore the works of different Cuban artists and investigate their sociocultural influences, meanings, and reflections. This class will approach Cuban culture in a holistic way.

Friday 39 | Finding Flow in Everyday Life

Instructor: Dr. John Coffey 1 session: Friday, Jun. 21 10:30 a.m. – noon | Zoom

Monday 41 | Nutrition & Brain Health

Instructor: Tina Shepard 1 session: Monday, Jun. 24 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. | Zoom

Cost $14

Can certain foods or supplements improve memory? Can you lower your risk of Alzheimer’s Disease? Learn what the latest research says about how food and lifestyle can affect your brain and explore how various nutrients impact cognitive function and overall brain wellness with ASU Clinical Nutrition Professor and Registered Dietitian Tina Shepard. She will also provide practical dietary recommendations to enhance brain health.

Tuesday Cost $14

Embark on a journey to unlock the secrets of optimal experiences where we find our flow. In this captivating course, we delve into the depths of flow theory, unraveling its profound impact on our lives. Flow, characterized by complete immersion and focused engagement, can elevate our motivation, productivity, and overall well-being. From sports to work, from conversations to mundane tasks, we explore the diverse realms where flow can be found. However, the path to optimal experiences is not without obstacles. Together, we navigate the barriers and delve into the significance of finding flow in our daily lives. We will also consider ways to find flow activities that add meaning to our lives. Join Dr. John Coffey, ASU associate professor of psychology, as he uncovers practical strategies to embrace flow, enhancing your well-being and adding vibrancy to every facet of your existence.

42 | Beyond the Scientific Method: Understanding & Trusting Science in a Polarized World

Instructor: Dr. Kjir Hendrickson 1 session: Tuesday, Jun. 25 10:30 a.m. – noon | Zoom

Cost $14

Beyond having learned about the “Scientific Method” in school and having a vague sense that publishing in peer-reviewed journals is important to scientists, most people have little notion of what goes on in scientific research. Findings get churned out regularly (and seem to reverse course just as regularly); how are we to know whether and when to trust what we hear? In this course, we will look inside the “black box” and critically examine the process of science, warts and all.

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43 | America Adrift on a Sea of Misery: Leading to the 13th, 14th, & 15th Amendments

46 | Why Does My Home Make Me Sick?

Understanding & Improving Indoor Air Quality

Instructor: Bob McWhirter 1 session: Wednesday, Jun. 26 10:30 a.m. – noon | ASU Heath Futures Center

Cost $14

The Declaration of Independence founded us on equality rather than ethnicity, liberty rather than race. Throughout our history, we have both risen to the ideal that all people are “created equal” and yet fail to meet its aspiration. In 1789, “all men are created equal” manifested itself in the Constitution “We the People” adopted. “We the People,” not “we the states” or “we the white male Protestants” or even “we the citizens.” But the “framers” failed. They failed to live up to their own words. Though America was conceived from the ideals of equality and democracy, it was also a country born on the slave trade’s sea of misery. Slavery is war - a war that came to America nearly two centuries before 1776. This war culminated when we turned on each other from 1861 to 1865 over what “the people” and “created equal” meant.

This class covers these developments that set the stage for fixing the framers’ failures.

44 | All About Vitamins

Instructor: Dr. Christy Alexon 1 session: Wednesday, Jun. 26 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. | ASU Health Futures Center

Cost $14

Vitamins are essential for health throughout our lifespan. There are 14 known vitamins that are needed for overall health and human development. But those who take them may be frequently wondering: am I taking too little or too much? Why are these even important? With an abundance of advertising on television and social media, it is important to have accurate information on what is or isn’t needed in your diet. In this class, clinical professor of nutrition at ASU, Christy Alexon, will teach us how to identify essential vitamins, explain what exactly vitamins do in your body, and determine how much should be consumed each day to stay healthy.

45 | Retrospective on Vietnam

Instructor: Dr. Fred Johnson 1 session: Wednesday, Jun. 26 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. | Zoom

Cost $14

On March 8, 1965, 3,500 U.S. Marines landed in Danang, Vietnam, marking the latest escalation of the United States to assist South Vietnam in its efforts to resist the communist north. Eight years later, on March 29, 1973, South Vietnam fell to the communists and the last American military unit withdrew, ending a great trauma. While the smoke cleared and dust settled, 58,000 names were etched into a memorial wall in Washington, D.C. to honor those who'd given the last full measure for an ambivalent nation. Time did its best to heal wounds and memories, but it also whispered warnings for the future. This course examines the major themes and lessons arising from the Vietnam War, their impact upon American domestic and foreign affairs, and lessons for future U.S. leaders to help them better steward the nation's precious blood and treasure.

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Instructor: Ali Al-Asady 1 session: Thursday, Jun. 27 10:30 a.m. – noon | Surprise Regional Library

Cost $14

In this course, we will discover how our living environments can impact our health and well-being. Topics including; common health hazards lurking in our homes, from mold and dust mites to volatile organic compounds, factors contributing to poor indoor air quality and how they affect our health, practical strategies to improve indoor air quality, including ventilation techniques, humidity control, and proper cleaning practices, will be discussed. Join us with Healthy Home enthusiast and SBA Sustainable Home advisor, Ali Al-Asady, and become part of the conversation and solution to taking charge of our own homes and health. This course is designed for anyone interested in safeguarding their health and enhancing their quality of life by optimizing their living spaces. Whether you're a homeowner, renter, or simply curious about creating healthier indoor environments, this session will provide valuable insights and actionable steps.

47 | Exploring Ancient Cultures of Central Arizona

Instructor: Dr. Vince Waldron 1 session: Thursday, Jun. 27 10:30 a.m. – noon | Zoom

Cost $14

This course is an adventurer’s guide for those who want to understand and protect one of the great cultural legacies of the American Southwest. During the period from roughly 1001450 CE, the Phoenix Basin was home to a sophisticated and spiritually-rich agricultural society, one that continues to find expression in the tribal communities of our era. This course will help students discover places to view and interpret and honor this legacy, including museums, rock art sites, and habitation sites located across our valley – some in plain sight and some in hidden places.

Friday 48 | Woodstock 1969

Instructor: Ken Sorensen 1 session: Friday, Jun. 28 10:30 a.m. – noon | Zoom

Cost $14

It began as an idea to raise funds to create a music studio.

John Roberts & Joel Roseman were friends who were looking for investment opportunities. They advertised in the New York Times. Artie Kornfeld & Mike Lang answered with a proposal for a music festival. They had experience creating such events.

A place was located on a farm in Bethel, New York thanks to a local farmer named Max Yasgur. About 50,000 people were expected and over 500,000 showed up. There were three days of some of the greatest music of a generation. The crowd was so large that the performers had to be flown by helicopter. Some of the performers included: Jimi Hendrix, Richie Havens, Grateful Dead, Credence Clearwater Revival, Arlo Guthrie, Canned Heat, Joan Baez, Santana, Janis Joplin and many more. Join Ken Sorensen, a retired high school and community college teacher, to hear the stories and relive those times.

Summer 2024 Classes by Location Classes listed in chronological order

ZoomWest Campus

ASU Health Futures Center West Campus

03 | The Apocryphal Bible: An Introduction to Non-Canonical Biblical Literature 05 | California Condors: Forever Free 08 | Quantum Physics 09 | An Unexpected Journey: Poetry in Tolkien's The Hobbit 10 | Handling the Heat: The Behavior & Physiology of Desert-Adapted Animals 11 | History of the Male & Female Form in Art 13 | Art in Times of Crisis 17 | Young Canyon, Old Rocks: Journey Through a Geologic History of the Grand Canyon 18 | Understanding the Electoral College 19 | The Life & Music of Broadway Composer George Gershwin 20 | What It Was: Growing Up When Music Mattered 25 | Retracing the Footsteps of Martha Summerhayes in the Arizona Territory 26 | Youth Has No Age: Ageing, Ageism & Contribution 28 | The Weight of College Life: Connecting the Microbiome & Weight Gain 30 | Arizona Public Lands & the Impact of Arizona Nature Heroes 31 | The Big Shift: Innovation Energy & Global Power 33 | Touched by The Gods: Disability in The Ancient World 35 | Presidents in Waiting: How 'Accidental Presidents' Have Evolved 38 | Exploring Cuban Art & the Expression of the Collective 39 | Finding Flow in Everyday Life 40 | How to Live Forever: Leaving a Personal Legacy for Future Generations 41 | Nutrition & Brain Health 42 | Beyond the Scientific Method: Understanding & Trusting Science in a Polarized World 45 | Retrospective on Vietnam 47 | Exploring Ancient Cultures of Central Arizona 48 | Woodstock 1969

02 | Postmarking History: Letters as Artifacts 12 | An Intimate Evening at Stonehenge 43 | America Adrift on a Sea of Misery: Leading to the 13th, 14th, & 15th Amendments 44 | All About Vitamins

ASU Chandler Innovation Center 37 | High Stakes: Springsteen’s 1988 East Berlin

Downtown 34 | Power of Pink: A Fashion Exhibition

Surprise Regional Library 15 | Arizona Water Policy: Where Do We Stand?

36 | The Modern Marvel of Civil Engineering 46 | Why Does My Home Make Me Sick?

Understanding & Improving Indoor Air Quality

Peoria 07 | Southwest the Beautiful: A Culinary Revolution 22 | Writing Your Family History Workshop 24 | Afternoon on the Ice: Visit to the Ice Rink 32 | "It's a Dry Heat": The Environmental Science of Desert Biodiversity

Tempe Public Library 01 | The Birth of Democracy: Athens, 1300-500 BCE 04 | Ice Skating at the Movies!

06 | Rudyard Kipling: How Do We Determine Value?

14 | OLLI x Watts College Present: Deconstructing the Psychology of Race & Racism 16 | Contemporary Art in Hong Kong 21 | The Science of Swearing 23 | A Swiftly Warming Planet 27 | The Salt River Project: Water, Power, & Community Since 1903 29 | Navigating Grief: A Poetic Medicine Approach

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Thailand Dec. 9-18, 2024 The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute and Discover Corps invites you to take part in this 10-day long adventure through the streets, jungles, and beaches of Chiang Mai, Thailand. Chiang Mai is a land of golden temples, stunning scenery, and age-old traditions, Thailand is unrivaled in its beauty. Prepare to explore the natural beauty of northern Thailand as well as engage with local schools, a pioneering women’s empowerment organization & a leading elephant sanctuary. Join us for this immersive and authentic study abroad opportunity.

Memorable Moments Explore the rich culture & shimmering temples of the northern Thai city of Chiang Mai Lend a hand at a local primary school helping to teach basic English Care for rescued elephants at a leading elephant sanctuary Connect with a pioneering organization called the Wildflower Home that is working to promote women’s empowerment in Thailand Meet with a monk to learn about Buddhism in contemporary Thai society Uncover the beauty of Thailand alongside fellow OLLI members & ASU faculty

Trip Inclusions 9 nights of 4-star hotel lodging on 10-day itinerary Discover Corps Guide All meals listed in itinerary Gratuities for all local staff on the trip All scheduled activities in the itinerary All in-country transportation via air-conditioned motor coach and water taxi Unlimited drinking water aboard the bus Secondary international medical insurance 24-hour Discover Corps emergency hotline Note that flights to and from Thailand are not included

Please contact the Team Leads with any questions: Jessica.Hirshorn@asu.edu Michael.Sieng@asu.edu

Team Leads Jessica Hirshorn's life mission is to promote intercultural understanding and communication between the world’s peoples. She is a Teaching Professor of Organizational Leadership at ASU and is also a cofounder of OLLI Corps in conjunction with OLLI and co-led their inaugural program in Belize.

Michael Sieng is a passion driven lifelong learner with an interest in creating a positive impact in the world. He currently works as an Emergency Management Specialist for FEMA and as a Senior Global Futures Scientist at ASU. During his undergrad, he studied abroad at Thammasat University in Bangkok, Thailand for a year where he received a certificate in Thai Studies.

PROGRAM PRICE: $3495 To reserve your spot, a deposit of $500 (of the 3495) will be paid via the OLLI at ASU registration system. There is also a one-time $30 admin fee that will be paid to our travel partners.

Single Room Supplement: $450 Optional Post-Trip Extension: $995 + $200 one-way flight supplement (Single Room Supplement - $395)

SU24 CURRICULUM HIGHLIGHT:

Welcome to Arizona 07 | Southwest the Beautiful: A Culinary Revolution Instructor: Chef Larry Canepa 1 session: Tuesday, Jun. 4 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. | Peoria Sports Complex

Cost $14

15 | Arizona Water Policy: Where Do We Stand?

Instructor: Sarah Porter Cost $14 1 session: Thursday, Jun. 6 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Surprise Regional Library

Southwestern cooking has a vibrant mestizo heritage and includes some of the most intensely spiced dishes in the Americas. The current popularity of southwestern cooking in the U.S. constitutes nothing short of a culinary revolution. It is part of our craving for real food, taste, and texture. The boom of Tex-Mex dishes has widened our choice of ingredients needed to produce the real thing, and the winds of change smell like mesquite, cilantro, and chilies. As we explore southwest flavors in this class with Chef Larry Canepa, certified culinary educator, we guarantee that you will want to start cooking these dishes immediately!

Do Phoenix and the rest of Arizona have enough water to meet future demand? How will the state’s agriculture, industry and growth be impacted by declines in Colorado River supplies? Are Arizona communities doing enough to ensure water supplies for the future? Sarah Porter, director of the Kyl Center for Water Policy at Arizona State University's Morrison Institute for Public Policy, will provide an overview of Arizona water policy and the state’s future outlook for water sustainability in Phoenix and beyond. If you missed this class last fall, here is your chance to get in on great, first-hand information.

10 | Handling the Heat: Behavior & Physiology of DesertAdapted Animals Instructor: Jordan Glass Cost $14 1 session: Wednesday, Jun. 5 10:30 a.m. – noon | Zoom

17 | Young Canyon, Old Rocks: Journey Through a Geologic History of the Grand Canyon Instructor: Dr. Steven Semken Cost $14 1 session: Thursday, Jun. 6 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. | Zoom

As many of us know from experience, the Sonoran Desert is a relatively challenging place to live in summer. People outside Arizona have undoubtedly heard tales of scorching summer heat that breaks records, turns cars into ovens, and streets into searing skillets. But we should forgive these people for thinking this desert is lifeless and inhospitable. Even locals are shocked to learn that the Sonoran Desert is a hotspot for insect, reptile, amphibian, and bird diversity. But how can these animals live in such a hot, dry place? In this course, we will learn about the different behaviors and physiologies these animals have and use to live in this place we call home.

The Grand Canyon of Arizona is one of the most distinctive and storied geological landscapes on Earth, and its rocks and landscapes record an essential part of the geologic history of North America. As long, wide, and deep as Grand Canyon is, it is very young geologically. Its age is dwarfed by the layers and bodies of rock – dating back to almost two billion years ago – that are exposed in its depths. Grand Canyon has also been a homeland of many Indigenous people for millennia, and a locus of human history. As a reach of the Colorado River, it connects to issues of water and energy that affect the entire southwestern U.S. While nothing can match an actual visit to Grand Canyon, this presentation will bring some of the geologic history and sublimity of Grand Canyon to you.

25 | Retracing the Footsteps of Martha Summerhayes in the Arizona Territory Instructor: Wayne Ranney Cost $14 1 session: Tuesday, Jun. 11 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. | Zoom

32 | "It's a Dry Heat": The Environmental Science of Desert Biodiversity Instructor: Dr. Ken Sweat Cost $14 1 session: Tuesday, Jun. 18 10:30 a.m. – noon | Peoria Main Library

Wayne Ranney, geologist and travel writer, recalls the harrowing adventures of a refined New England woman who lived and traveled through the wild land of the Arizona Territory from 1874 to 1878.

Martha Summerhayes penned a classic book of her travels with her Army Lieutenant husband in “Vanished Arizona,” still in print after nearly 115 years. Martha not only overcame her initial shock and disgust of frontier life on the wild fringes of this untamed land, she even came to love it!

The Sonoran Desert: where temperatures can soar above 120 degrees even in the shade and water is rarely available. For the life that calls this, and other deserts worldwide, home, adaptations to extreme heat and aridity are essential. This class will explore the different strategies employed by both native and exotic desert animals, plants, and an assortment of other organisms. From behavior to biochemistry, this course will cover the adaptations that allow desert dwellers to survive and even thrive in a dry heat that to us feels like a blow torch.

46 | Why Does My Home Make Me Sick? Understanding & Improving Indoor Air Quality Instructor: Ali Al-Asady Cost $14 1 session: Thursday, Jun. 27 10:30 a.m. – noon | ASU Health Futures Center

30 | Arizona Public Lands & the Impact of Arizona Nature Heroes Instructor: Dale Larsen Cost $14 1 session: Monday, Jun. 17 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. | Zoom Who are your heroes? Why did they change or influence your life in nature and conservation? Come learn about famous conservationists and nature leaders who influenced you or others to become today’s ardent and passionate advocates. We will discuss why Teddy Roosevelt is considered the most powerful voice in the U.S. Conservation Movement, and why Arizona, arguably, is the richest state in public lands. Together, we will discuss the questions: why are these examples of leaders and what is their impact important today?

Where are the modern-day leaders that your children and grandchildren can and will recognize and celebrate as nature legacies?

In this course, we will discover how our living environments can impact our health and well-being. Topics including; common health hazards lurking in our homes, from mold and dust mites to volatile organic compounds, factors contributing to poor indoor air quality and how they affect our health, practical strategies to improve indoor air quality, including ventilation techniques, humidity control, and proper cleaning practices, will be discussed. Join us with GREEN Home and SBA Sustainable Home advisor, Ali Al-Asady, and become part of the conversation and solution to taking charge of our own homes and health. This course is designed for anyone interested in safeguarding their health and enhancing their quality of life by optimizing their living spaces. Whether you're a homeowner, renter, or simply curious about creating healthier indoor environments, this session will provide valuable insights and actionable steps.

47 | Exploring Ancient Cultures of Central Arizona Instructor: Dr. Vince Waldron Cost $14 1 session: Thursday, Jun. 27 10:30 a.m. – noon | Zoom This course is an adventurer’s guide for those who want to understand and protect one of the great cultural legacies of the American Southwest. During the period from roughly 100-1450 CE, the Phoenix Basin was home to a sophisticated and spirituallyrich agricultural society, one that continues to find expression in the tribal communities of our era. This course will help students discover places to view and interpret and honor this legacy, including museums, rock art sites, and habitation sites located across our valley – some in plain sight and some in hidden places.

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Locations West Valley Campus Recreation & Aquatic Center w ASU 4701 W Thunderbird Rd., Glendale 85306 5600 W Union Hills Dr., Glendale, AZ 85308 G Foothills

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Peoria Main Library 8463 W Monroe St., Peoria 85345

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ASU Health Futures Campus 6161 E Mayo Blvd., Phoenix 85054

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Peoria Sports Complex 16101 N 83rd Ave., Peoria 85382

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ASU Chandler Innovation Center 249 E Chicago St., Chandler 85225

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Peoria Rio Vista 8866 W Thunderbird Rd., Peoria 85381

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Mirabella at ASU 65 E University Dr., Tempe 85281

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Surprise Regional Library 16089 N Bullard Ave., Surprise 85374

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Tempe Public Library 3500 S Rural Rd., Tempe 85282

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Friendship Village Tempe 2645 E Southern Ave., Tempe 85282

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Mesa Arts Center 1 E Main St., Mesa 85201

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Sun City - Fairway Recreation Center 10600 W Peoria Ave., Sun City 85351