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 Award-winning author and
farmer Mas Masumoto of Del Rey and his daughter, Nikiko Masumoto, will
kick off the fall 2008 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) lecture
series at California State University, Fresno.
Following the Masumotos’ presentation about family stories and exploring
relationships between generations, the series will feature presentations
by Fresno State faculty and community members on topics ranging from
water research to Japanese art.
The Masumotos will speak at 4:30 p.m. Aug. 12 in the Satellite Student
Union on campus. The event is open to the general public for a $10 fee.
OLLI participants are admitted as part of their membership.
Also in the fall linup:
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Sept. 9 – Dr. David
Zoldoske, director for the Center for Irrigation Technology at
Fresno State will discuss “Water Research and Economics” and how
they’re connected at the university.
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Oct. 20 – Peter McDonald,
dean of library services at Fresno State, will present Libraries,
Liberty and the Case for Intellectual Freedom.”
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Nov. 6 – Director and
chief curator Andreas Marks of the Clark Center for Japanese Art and
Culture in Hanford will discuss “Scrolls, Screens, Ceramics:
Masterpieces of Japanese Art in an Unexpected Place.”
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Nov. 12 – Dr. Robert
Levine, a psychology professor and author, will discuss the social
psychology of time and how beliefs about time differ profoundly from
culture to culture.
OLLI is housed within the
Continuing and Global Education program, providing lectures, short
courses and field trips for people 50 and older who want to exploring a
broad spectrum of intellectual interests.
Spaces fill up fast, so those who want to participate are urged to act
quickly. Enrollment in all fall general sessions is $55 for one person,
$90 per couple. Associate memberships are $15 for admission to two
sessions.
Included with all memberships are access to the Henry Madden Library,
discount admission to local museums and the opportunity to participate
in the field trips and short courses at additional cost.
In February, OLLI program director Dr. Shirley A. Bruegman will lead a
13-day educational journey to Egypt.
For more information and to register for OLLI, visit
www.csufresno.edu/olli or
call 559.278.0008
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