LECTURE RECORDINGS
Adventures in Lifelong Learning
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2024
Present and Future Developments in Kenosha
Mayor Antaramian, a University of Wisconsin-Parkside graduate, served in the Wisconsin State Assembly for ten years until becoming mayor of Kenosha in 1992, serving until 2008 when he retired to start a consulting business. He was re-elected mayor in 2016.
Jan 19, 2024
Join Brandi Cummings, Kenosha Public Library’s assistant director, as she shares more about the upcoming KPL Kids Library project and why community support is paramount to the success of future generations.
Feb 16, 2024
Growing Residents’ Opportunities and Wealth! GROW Racine wants to help our residents earn their high school degree, start family-supporting jobs in the trades, become homeowners, and repair and improve their houses. Visit Grow Racine
March 1, 2024
Come join us and learn about Zumba theory and learn a few basic moves to Salsa, merengue, Cha Cha, and Cumbia for Seniors
March 15, 2024
Eat Better, Move More, Live Healthier and Longer
We will discuss the possible ways to improve our eating patterns to assist in eating healthier, more nutrient dense foods.
April 5, 2025
We will learn about the origins and development or Racine / Racine County’s ultimate success as a globally significant manufacturer.
April 19, 2024
Halo Homeless Shelter of Racine
This talk will discuss root causes of homelessness, resources available, and specifically how the Homeless Assistance Leadership Organization (HALO) works with those experiencing homelessness to help them achieve self-sufficiency and housing stability.
May 3, 2024
Pauline Mitchell conducts a Racine County Underground Railroad excursion, a powerful journey that unearths the harrowing lives, struggles, and sacrifices of those fighting for freedom from the chains of slavery.
May 17, 2024
1968 Democratic Convention in Chicago
This lecture will focus on grassroots activism in Chicago in the months and years prior to the 1968 Democratic National Convention and Yippie “Festival of Life” as well as assess the impact of this national event at the local level.
June 14, 2024
Power Reimagined through DeltaHawk Innovation
August 2, 2024
Eat Better, Move More, Live Longer, pt. 2
August 16, 2024
Neanderthals: Co-Human and Religious?
Archaeology and genetics have generated a new, more positive image of Neanderthals that poses anew the question, what does it mean to be human?
Sep 6, 2024
Intro to Educational Opportunity Center (EOC)
The EOC is a newer, grant-funded program housed at UWP. The presentation will explain the intent of the program, the free services provided and share info on how ALL members can support or use the program.
Sep 20, 2024
2023
What’s in Your Cup?: A Journey into the World of Specialty Coffee
Al Liu, Vice-President of Colectivo Coffee, Milwaukee, will take us “….On a deep dive into how coffee is produced, the different ways it’s processed prior to export, and who some of the growers are who supply Colectivo year after year.”
Jan 19, 2023
Katrina Sustacheck will present an overview of Gemology – the study and science of gemstones, and discuss some of the gems that have made history in the world.
Jan 23, 2023
Archaeology and genetics have generated a new, more positive image of Neanderthals that poses anew the question, what does it mean to be human?
Sep 6, 2024
An Introduction to CIT (Crisis Intervention Team) Training
Join us with Nick Greco to discuss how law enforcement officers across Kenosha County are being trained to improve the outcomes of police interactions with people living with mental illness.
Feb 20, 2023
History of Automobile Production in Kenosha
Chris Allen’s presentation for us will examine Kenosha’s century-plus history of auto production, from the early beginnings of the Thomas B. Jeffery Company through the final years with the Chrysler Corporation.
March 6, 2023
This presentation will give some real-life examples of common fraud schemes and scams that have affected Racine residents, and discuss ways you can protect yourself from falling victim to such fraud.
March 20, 2023
The S. S. Wisconsin sank off the Kenosha harbor in 1929. Mr. Luttrell, Keeper and Historian of the Southport Lighthouse Museum in Kenosha, will discuss this famous shipwreck – and others!
April 4, 2023
Elmer Ellsworth and the Civil War Zouaves
In the summer of 1860, Elmer Ellsworth and a civilian militia company of 50 men from Chicago set out on a twenty-city tour to prove the value of their Zouave training. Mr. Dammann’s talk explores Elmer Ellsworth’s widespread influence on the northern army despite his death early in the conflict.
May 1, 2023
Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease
This presentation will give some real-life examples of common fraud schemes and scams that have affected Racine residents, and discuss ways you can protect yourself from falling victim to such fraud.
March 20, 2023
What is Lifestyle Medicine? How You Can Live a Long & Healthy Life
Dr. Damaschke received his BS in Physical Therapy from The University of Texas Medical Branch. He subsequently completed his MS in Physical Therapy with an emphasis in orthopedics at Finch University of Health Sciences and his Doctor of Physical Therapy from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science.
August 4, 2023
Mr. Luttrell is the Keeper and Historian of the Southport Lighthouse Museum in Kenosha. This talk will show and discuss famous Lighthouses, on the Great Lakes and on our seacoasts. It will be live, which should facilitate questions and discussion.
August 18, 2023
Freedom of the Press, a Milwaukee Journal Perspective
In this talk we will learn about the Freedom of Press movement through the lens of a Milwaulkee Journalist perspective
September 8, 2023
In this talk we will learn about the Freedom to Read movement and the storied history of book challenges, from “The New English Cannan” in 1637 to “Captain Underpants” today. With 21 years’ experience working in public libraries, Nyama Y. Reed, will present info and examples about challenges to public libraries and reading.
September 22, 2023
Philanthropy for Non-Millionares: Planned Giving and More
oin us to learn about ways to give and support your favorite charitable organizations, with a focus on simple planned gifts (will, IRA, etc.). We’ll discuss gifts that anyone can make, to make a great difference in your community.
October 6, 2023
How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep: Sleep Disorders in the Elderly
It’s estimated that up to 40-70% of Americans over 65 have some sleep problems, including insomnia, chronic obstructive sleep apnea, narcolepsy, and restless leg syndrome. This lecture discusses how to evaluate and treat these problems so we can get a good night’s sleep.
October 20, 2023
A look at the UW-Parkside Athletic Program’s history, how it began and evolved to the present day. Includes insight into what it was like to be a collegiate coach at a new university starting out ‘from scratch’ and the decisions and progress made throughout a 35-year career at UWP.
November 3, 2023
Social Isolation, Especially in the Elderly
Join us for a talk on Social Isolation using the Healthy IDEAS program to help improve the Quality of Life for Seniors. Healthy IDEAS is an individual program to help bring awareness to depression and help find some techniques to manage isolation to help live life to the fullest.
November 17, 2023
2022
Retired Attorney, John Barry Stutt
Jan 10, 2022
Overview of ADRC (Aging and Disability Resource Center of Kenosha County) and Advanced Directives
Helen Sampson, LCSW Quality Coordinator Kenosha County (ADRC)
Jan 24, 2022
Indigo Clean – a Visible Light Disinfection (A New Sterilizing Product/ Process)
Frank Gonzales, Sales Manager at Kinall Lighting
Feb 7, 2022
Marian Wentworth, CEO, Management Sciences for Health
Feb 21, 2022
The Great Pleasant Prairie Gunpowder Plant Explosion (historical event)
Kate Bennett, Curator, Pleasant Prairie History Museum
Mar 21, 2022
Our 49th and 50th States – Hot or Cold?
Larry Gregg, ALL Member, Lecture Committee Co-chair
Apr 4, 2022
Delivering Your (Clean!) Water
Curt Czarnecki, Kenosha Water Utility
Apr 25, 2022
Trust No One — Cybersecurity 2022
Phillip Wagner, UW-Parkside
May 2, 2022
Susan Johnson, Kenosha County Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC)
June 6, 2022
Understanding Morality: Quests for the Good Life
Wayne Johnson, ALL member
July 11, 2022
Elizabeth Brownson, UW-Parkside Associate Professor of History
August 1, 2022
Healing from the Hive
September 19, 2022
Her League: Women in Professional Baseball
Kate Bennett, Curator for the Pleasant Prairie History Museum
September 20, 2022
Farming, Gardening, Seeds, Soils
Art Scheele
September 26, 2022
A Virtual Tour of the UWM College of Nursing Historical Galleries
Dr. Lauren Glass
October 3, 2022
Sandy Moats, UW-Parkside
October 17, 2022
Dr. Michael Slimack, DO, an orthopedic surgery specialist in Kenosha, WI
November 7, 2022
Nov 11, 2022
2021
Racine County Reserve Judge Emily Mueller
Jan 11, 2021
A Journey through America’s National Park
David Kroese, a public speaker
Jan 25, 2021
After the Election – Prospects in a Post (?) Trumpian Republic
Professor Jerald Mast, Chair of Political Science at Carthage College
Feb 1, 2021
Understanding the Rainbow – the LGBTQ+ Community
Barb Farrar, Executive Director of the LGBT Center of SE Wisconsin
Feb 15, 2021
The Kenosha Public Library – Books and MUCH More
Barbara Brattin, the director of both the Kenosha Public Library and the Kenosha County Library System
Mar 1, 2021
Tricia Blasko, Curator of Education for the Racine Art Museum (RAM)
Mar 15, 2021
The Present and Future of the City of Kenosha
Kenosha Mayor John Antaramian and Retired Kenosha Chief of Police John Morrissey
Apr 5, 2021
How the Medical Research Community Responded to Covid-19
Renren Wen, PhD, Associate Investigator at Versiti Lab
Apr 19, 2021
Abraham Lincoln and the Election of 1860
Doug Daumann, the Director of Education at the Civil War Museum in Kenosha
May 3, 2021
Racine County’s History of Invention and Innovation: A Guided Tour of the Racine Heritage Museum
Christopher Paulson, Executive Director of Racine Heritage Museum
May 17, 2021
Board Chair Sr. Bea Eichten and Executive Director Claire Anderson
Jun 7, 2021
Philip Wegner
Jun 21, 2021
The Purpose-Driven Landscape – Landscaping with Life in Mind
Nan Calvert, Program Manager for Respect Our Waters for Root-Pike Watershed Initiative Network
Jul 12, 2021
Cathy Mossman, Distinguished Lecturer at UW-Parkside
Jul 19, 2021
The Cash Bail System in Wisconsin
Carlo Esqueda, Dane County Clerk of Courts
Aug 2, 2021
Georgia A. Horner, RN, BSN, CDCES
Aug 16, 2021
Newspapers and Community Journalism-What Then, What Now, What Next
Pete Wicklund, Managing Editor, The Kenosha News
Sep 20, 2021
The Status of Women in Afghanistan
Elizabeth Brownson, Associate Professor of History, UW-Parkside
Oct 4, 2021
Twenty-first Century American Indian
Louis V. Clark III, Award-winning Oneida Nation Storyteller, Poet, and Author
Nov 1, 2021
The Incredibly Difficult Process of Legal Immigration
Peggy James, Ph.D., Dean of the College of Social Studies and Political Science, and Professor of Politics, Philosophy and Law, UW-Parkside
Nov 15, 2021
2020
Linda Boyle and Sue Spicer, RIC (Racine Interfaith Coalition)
Sep 28, 2020
The Carthage – NASA Connection
Kevin Crosby, Carthage
Oct 5, 2020
The Current National Political Scene
John Nichols, Madison Journalist
Oct 12, 2020
Hans Hauschild, Froedert Health Services
Oct 26, 2020
Jessica Michna, historical representer
Nov 2, 2020
Adventures in Lifelong Learning
Mon-Fri | 8:30 am-4:30 pm
262-595-3340
lifelonglearning@uwp.edu
900 Wood Rd.
Molinaro D111
Kenosha, WI 53144