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SENIOR PROFESSIONALS

Fall 2016 / Winter 2017

1. WORK AND PLAY IN MCLEAN COUNTY September 7, 14, 21, 28 (Wednesdays)9:30-11:30 am Baseball in McLean County: From “Old Hoss” to the Colored Giants September 7 Bloomington-Normal has an incredibly rich history when it comes to the National Pastime, including two Cooperstown Hall of Famers, a long-running minor league club in the early 20th century and an African-American semi-pro team. Care not a whit for baseball? Don’t worry! This talk is guaranteed to interest both the baseball diehard and the neophyte.

Bill Kemp, Librarian, McLean County Museum of History Farming in the Great Corn Belt -

200 Years of Challenges, Choices and ChangesSeptember 14 Get a sneak peek of the March 2017 opening of the McLean County Museum Farming Gallery. Explore the 200 years of “challenges, choices, & changes” from the arrival of earliest settlers and the determination, hard work, adoption of machines and technology to financial decisions of farm families.

Don Meyer, Lecturer, Illinois State University and Guest Curator, McLean County Museum of History Bloomington, IL – The Trapeze Capital

of the World, 1871-1980, Home of the Flying ValentinosSeptember 21 Discover how Bloomington nurtured and developed the art of trapeze – the story of a community within a community. Learn about the principal players as well as the circus community itself and the development of the most important training center for trapeze in America. Find out how the Valentine family, who had four sons, formed various flying trapeze acts, including the Flying Valentinos, and impacted the circus industry.

Steve Gossard, Curator of Circus Collections, Milner Library Special Collections, ISU Cherie Valentine, Administrative Clerk, Department of Politics and Government, ISU

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Fees Per Class – $35.00 for members $45.00 for non-members

McLean County Crossroads: How Transportation Built Our CommunitySeptember 28 How did Bloomington-Normal grow on the prairie? By becoming a transportation crossroads, the city grew as railroads, highways and now airlines connected here. From the steel and iron world of the Alton Shops to the nation’s largest auto insurer, transportation formed our community.

Mike Matejka, Governmental Affairs Director, Great Plains Laborers District Council

2. ELECTION 2016 October 11, 18, 25, November 1 (Tuesdays)9:30-11:30 am The Accuracy and Relevance of Polling in an Age of Voter Skepticism and Volatility October 11 There is a saying that “the only poll that really matters” is the one that happens among registered voters on Election Day. The suggestion is that public opinion polling is pointless. Learn how polling works, pollsters’ batting averages for accuracy, the supposed band-wagon effect said to emanate from pre-election polls and why good quality public opinion polls should be valued.

Greg Shaw, Professor and Chair of Political Science, Illinois Wesleyan University Social Media Analytics and

Election 2016October 18 Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other social media platforms are serving as significant sites of political communication throughout the 2016 presidential election cycle. What can we learn about the candidates, their campaigns, their supporters and the overall democratic process by studying the social web? What tools are available for studying social media? Can social media activity predict the election outcome?

Nathan J. Carpenter, Assistant Director of Convergent Media, School of Communication, ISU

The 2016 Election: What Happened?October 25 Explore the twists and turns of the 2016 election. What explained the Trump phenomenon? Why did so many feel the Bern? Why are the national Democratic and Republican parties in jeopardy? What changes should be made to the nominating process? These and other related questions will be discussed.

Robert C. Bradley, Professor Emeritus Department of Politics & Government, ISU

Classes are held at Illinois State University's Alumni Center, 1101 N. Main St, Normal, IL, unless otherwise

noted. For more information or to register, go to www.SeniorProfessionals.IllinoisState.edu or

call (309) 438-2160.= Walk-in option, $15.00 for noted single sessions, payable at the door.

Understanding Phone Apps, Online SecurityJanuary 17 App-ly Put – A smartphone can make common tasks a breeze--from tracking daily spending, to clipping articles, to hanging pictures. Explore simple apps for both Android and Apple iOS that can make life a little easier. Leave with a new set of helpful tools. Protecting Online Identity - Are you concerned about online security/privacy issues? Gain some insight into topics such as security breaches, credit card hackers, identity theft, scams, phishing, strength of passwords, viruses and more. Come away with some best practices on how to protect yourself online.

Jim Gee, Coordinator, Communication and Faculty Development, CTLT, and Lecturer, School of Communication, ISU Trey Short, Chief Technology Officer, IWU Rick Lindquist Instructional Technologist, IWU Your Brain on Tech: The Effects of

Technology Use on Cognition and the BrainJanuary 19 Learn about the use of technology and its effects on the brain, thinking, communication and behavior. This presentation will include a lecture with visual examples, discussion and activities to learn more about your own cognition and applications of technology.

Jennine Harvey, Assistant Professor, Communication Sciences and Disorders, ISU

September 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28 (Fridays)9:30-11:30 am (except October 7) Got Birds? A Local Bird TourSeptember 30 Go on a localized birding tour without leaving your seat. Enjoy photographs taken locally of birds and wildlife. You will be amazed at the diversity surrounding you! The presentation promises to be lively. Learn bird facts along the way. Bring your questions and sense of humor.

David Weth, Bird Nerd, Bird Photographer

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The Electoral College: A Riddle, Wrapped in a Mystery, Inside an Enigma?November 1 Who elects the President? We do, but indirectly, through the Electoral College. With the election right around the corner, come and learn about the origins, rules and dynamics of the Electoral College, the interconnections between the popular vote and the electoral vote and possible implications for this election.

George J. Gordon, Professor Emeritus, Department of Politics & Government, ISU

3. TENSION BETWEEN SENSE AND SENSIBILITY IN 18TH CENTURY BRITISH LITERATURE

November 7, 9, 14, 16 (Mondays/Wednesdays)1:30-3:30 pm How does 18th century literature apply to 21st century people? Explore the tension between sense and sensibility through wit comedy, extreme sentimentality and satire in the works of William Congreve (The Way of the World), Richard Brinsley Sheridan (The Rivals), Henry Mackenzie (The Man of Feeling), Jane Austen (Pride and Prejudice) and Jonathan Swift (A Modest Proposal). Richard H. Dammers, Assistant to the President

and Professor of English Emeritus, ISU

4. ARE YOU TECH SAVVY? January 10, 12, 17, 19 (Tuesdays/Thursdays) 9:30-11:30 am Beyond the White Board: Technology in Today’s Classrooms January 10 “Ballpoint pens will be the ruin of education” (Anonymous, 1959). New technologies create both challenges and opportunities for each successive generation of educators, and recent decades have accelerated the need for adjustment. In this session we’ll explore the landscape of contemporary instructional technologies and provide opportunities for hands-on experience.

Claire Lamonica, Director, Center for Teaching, Learning and Technology (CTLT), ISU Mayuko Nakamura, Team Lead, Instructional Technology & Media, CTLT, ISU 3D Printing – The Next Industrial

RevolutionJanuary 12 3D printing has penetrated many areas of industry, including consumable goods, healthcare, food, construction and more. Learn how 3D printing is changing the way people approach, develop and test new ideas as well as take a look into the future to see how 3D printing will continue to revolutionize a variety of industries.

Rob Martin, President, Open Source Classroom, LLC

Fees Per Class – $35.00 for members $45.00 for non-members

JOIN SENIOR PROFESSIONALS AND PAY A REDUCED RATE TO ATTEND CLASSESUnsure if you’re a member? Go to www.SeniorProfessionals.IllinoisState.edu/MembershipSenior Professionals is an organization open to persons of retirement age. No prior affiliation with Illinois State University required. Senior Professionals select their level of involvement, with opportunities to get involved in a variety of ways, including socializing at special events, attending classes, mentoring students, conducting mock interviews, reviewing resumes, and planning programs and special events.The cost to join is an annual tax-deductible donation of $125.00 made payable to ISU Foundation. Monies go to support program offerings, staff expenses and student scholarships. Members are eligible to receive a Redbird Card, which allows use of Milner Library, Tech Zone computer services, a 24-hour computer help line and more.To sign up, download a form at www.SeniorProfessionals.IllinoisState.edu/MembershipRegistration or request one from Senior Professionals Coordinator Laura Kowalczyk at lakowa2@ilstu.edu or (309) 438-2160. Membership forms MUST be processed separately from class registrations.

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All that JazzOctober 7 (Note time and location: 1:30-3:30 pm at Jazz Upfront, 107 W Front St in downtown Bloomington) Join us for a special treat as these masterful jazz musicians, known as the Kevin Hart Trio, perform a variety of songs and provide some interesting behind-the-scenes commentary on the life-long process of playing jazz as individuals and as a group.

Kevin Hart (piano), Instructional Assistant Professor, College of Fine Arts, ISU Tom Marko (drums), Associate Professor, College of Fine Arts, ISU Josh Houchin (bass), Instructor, Community Center for the Arts, Urbana, IL

Faith-Based and Empirically-Based Perspectives on Being HumanOctober 14 As a professor, Smith was disturbed by the problems some students encountered when faced with the scientific theory of evolution because they felt evolution ran counter to their religious beliefs. How does this impact the scientific literacy of the U.S. population? Examine the issues, gain a greater understanding of this “problem” and perhaps approaches for lessening its impact.

Fred H. Smith, University Professor of Anthropology and Biological Sciences Emeritus, ISU

The Good, the Bad and the Very Ugly: 9 November in German HistoryOctober 21 What do the murder of Robert Blum, the abdication of Wilhelm II, the promulgation of a Republic, Hitler's Beer Hall Putsch, Kristallnacht and the fall of the Berlin Wall have in common? This session will explore the vagaries of German history since 1848 through the lens of November 9.

Katrin Paehler, Associate Professor, Department of History, ISU Collaboration? Hollywood’s Pact

with HitlerOctober 28 Conflicting, explosive arguments offered by top academic historians from Harvard, Brandeis University and the University of Southern California regarding possible collaborations between Hollywood film moguls and the Nazis during the 1930s will be examined. How those relationships shaped on-screen presentations and marketing will be discussed, as will critical responses to books written by Ben Urwand and Thomas Doherty.

Jared Brown, Professor Emeritus of Theatre Arts, IWU

Explore Jacksonville and the Underground RailroadThursday, September 297:30 am – 5:30 pmDeparture location TBD

Journey to Jacksonville, IL, to tour Woodland Farm, the homestead of Jacksonville's extensive Underground Railroad network, and other local sites. Also enjoy a driving tour of Underground Railroad sites, hearing fascinating stories about the brave men and women of our history. Lunch will be at Lonzerotti’s.Ronald Gifford, Instructional Assistant Professor and Assistant Chair in the Department of History at ISU, will join us on the trip to discuss the Underground Railroad nationally and in Illinois.

$60.00 for members | $75.00 for non-membersCost includes transportation, lunch, site admissions and snack.Wear comfortable shoes. There will be moderate walking and standing.

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ACADEMY OF SENIORS 1. WORK AND PLAY IN MCLEAN COUNTY $35.00______ $45.00______ Walk-Ins $15.00 (cash or check) per session will be collected at the door. No prior registration is required for walk-ins.

2. ELECTION 2016 $35.00______ $45.00______ Walk-Ins $15.00 (cash or check) per session will be collected at the door. No prior registration is required for walk-ins.

3. TENSION BETWEEN SENSE AND SENSIBILITY $35.00______ $45.00______ IN 18TH CENTURY BRITISH LITERATURE

4. ARE YOU TECH SAVVY? $35.00______ $45.00______ Walk-Ins $15.00 (cash or check) per session will be collected at the door. No prior registration is required for walk-ins.

5. MORNINGS WITH THE PROFESSORS $35.00______ $45.00______ (ALL 5 SESSIONS) Walk-Ins $15.00 (cash or check) per session will be collected at the door. No prior registration is required for walk-ins.

6. CLASSROOM JOURNEY $60.00______ $75.00______ TOTAL___________ PAYMENT METHOD Check enclosed, payable to Illinois State University VISA MasterCard Discover Am. Ex.

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REGISTRATION #2Please register no later than one week prior to the start of class to receive confirmation materials.

Name____________________________________________________________________________________

Name on Nametag_________________________________________________________________________

Address___________________________________ City________________St_______Zip___________

Home Phone (________)_________-____________ Work/Other Phone (_____)______-_____________

In order to reduce costs, Senior Professionals would appreciate your e-mail address for registration confirmations and additional class information. Senior Professionals does not sell or share its e-mail list with anyone outside the university. E-Mail_______________________________________________________

MEMBERS OF SENIOR PROFESSIONALS PAY A REDUCED RATE TO ATTEND CLASSES. To become a member of Senior Professionals and receive the discounted pricing, download a membership form from www.SeniorProfessionals.IllinoisState.edu/MembershipRegistration. Membership forms MUST be processed separately from class registrations.

CLASSES MEMBER NON-MEMBER

ACADEMY OF SENIORS 1. WORK AND PLAY IN MCLEAN COUNTY $35.00______ $45.00______ Walk-Ins $15.00 (cash or check) per session will be collected at the door. No prior registration is required for walk-ins.

2. ELECTION 2016 $35.00______ $45.00______ Walk-Ins $15.00 (cash or check) per session will be collected at the door. No prior registration is required for walk-ins.

3. TENSION BETWEEN SENSE AND SENSIBILITY $35.00______ $45.00______ IN 18TH CENTURY BRITISH LITERATURE

4. ARE YOU TECH SAVVY? $35.00______ $45.00______ Walk-Ins $15.00 (cash or check) per session will be collected at the door. No prior registration is required for walk-ins.

5. MORNINGS WITH THE PROFESSORS $35.00______ $45.00______ (ALL 5 SESSIONS) Walk-Ins $15.00 (cash or check) per session will be collected at the door. No prior registration is required for walk-ins.

6. CLASSROOM JOURNEY $60.00______ $75.00______ TOTAL___________ PAYMENT METHOD Check enclosed, payable to Illinois State University VISA MasterCard Discover Am. Ex.

Card #_____________________________________ Signature_________________________________ Expiration Date_____________________________ CVV#_____________________________________

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