Lecture Recordings

"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.”

Gems, Gemology, and Lore
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

Training Time
The Racine Zoo's Ryan Retzke invites us to observe a training session with the zoo's education staff and learn the reasons why animals are trained.
Feb 6, 2023

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

Identity Theft
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

Shipwrecks
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
Approximately 7-8 million Americans, primarily the elderly, are diagnosed with memory or movement disorders, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Diseases. While many people are aware that these diseases increase with age, understanding these diseases is often difficult. This lecture will introduce the causes, current treatments, and promising therapies on the horizon.
May 15, 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

Lighthouses on Lake Michigan
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

The Freedom to Read
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
Join 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

Women's College Athletics
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

"Justice in a Time of Pandemic"
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

"SPARKing Creativity"
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

“Featuring Racine Siena Center”
Board Chair Sr. Bea Eichten and Executive Director Claire Anderson
Jun 7, 2021

“History of Tuberculosis”
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

“All About Bats”
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

“Diabetes – “Then” and Now”
Georgia A. Horner, RN, BSN, CDCES
Aug 16, 2021
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“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