Lectures
Adventures in Lifelong Learning
ALL members enjoy twice-monthly free lectures and programs on the UW-Parkside campus. These cover a wide variety of subjects: current events, health, history, travel, the arts, etc. Our speakers are experts in their fields and welcome questions from the audience.
Do you need help using the online software called Yuja? Click on the word tutorial to go to a Flickr album of 4 photos with tips for using Yuja.
To view past lectures, see the section below.
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NEW! We are releasing recordings and lecture slides, when available, for select recent lectures. Take a look.
Current In-person and Virtual Lectures
New Lectures for 2025 are listed in the two columns to the right. To download the schedule, click on this link.
ALL Lectures will be on Fridays, both in-person and live-streamed, from Tallent Hall Room L182.
Lectures will be live-streamed on Yuja and recorded. The link to the live-stream for the current lecture may be found beneath the title of that lecture.
The links for watching the recorded lectures may be found lower on this page. Allow at least 2 weeks for processing.
Note that the live-streaming audience using Yuja will not be able to interact or ask questions.
Lectures for January through March 2025
ALL Lectures will be on Fridays, both in-person and live-streamed, from Tallent Hall Room L182.
2/7/25 "How to Save on Your Energy Bills!" What is CUB? Tom Content or Richard Stork will describe how to understand and save on your energy bill. Recent developments in energy industry and CUB's activities for consumers will be highlighted, along with local developments in energy and the Kenosha Natural Gas Project. The speakers want to answer all your questions on this topic which affects everyone. Click this Yuja link to view live online.
Click this link to view live online.
Lectures for April through June 2025
ALL Lectures will be on Fridays, both in-person and live-streamed, from Tallent Hall Room L182.
4/4/25 Emergency Management: Worldwide to Southeast Wisconsin
Presenter: Bennett J. Schliesman (WCEM)
Yuja Link
4/25/25 History Matters: Organized Labor in US History
Presenter: Jaclyn Kelly is the Executive Director of the Wisconsin Labor History Society, an affiliate of the Wisconsin Historical Society.
Description: What role has organized labor played in building America? What have regular people come together to fight for? This talk will explore pivotal people, groups, and events in both Wisconsin and national labor history. By examining this history, we'll understand how the past has shaped the present, and how workers can draw on this history to shape the future.
Yuja Link
5/2/25 This lecture was canceled due to a scheduling conflict. We are working with the speaker to reschedule the lecture for either June or August. Keep an eye on the ALL calendar for the new date.
Sherlock Holmes...Through the Lens of a Twelve-Year-Old
Our presenter is Max P. Magee, PSI ("Against Tobias Athelney"), an Aerospace Engineer turned Software Developer based in Madison, Wisconsin.
Summary: What is it that creates such magical reading experiences at the formative years of 10 to 14? Why do so many readers point to the books they read and the movies they encountered at that time as their favorites? Max will expound upon some particular experiences from his own life as well as experiences by Sherlock Holmes fans of all ages about their reading experience and will tie them together via a common thread of reading magic. He will discuss why Sherlock Holmes is the most read and best loved detective in English literature, and also share extracts from his forthcoming book Sherlock Holmes for Geniuses, due out later this year.
5/16/25 “Racine County's Norway Connection: The Heg Park and Museum - and more”
Our presenter is Marilyn Canfield, President, Colonel Heg Memorial Park.
Summary: The Town of Norway in Racine County is named for an early Norwegian settlement, and its history includes a famous Norwegian immigrant resident, Colonel Hans Christian Heg, who came to America in 1840, joined the abolitionist cause, and died a hero in our Civil War. Our speaker will cover various aspects of the Norway settlement, including its history and what a modern visitor to the Col. Heg Park and Museum can now appreciate and enjoy.
6/13/25 This lecture needed to be canceled. Neighborhoods: A Study of Kenosha Development & the Role of Public Input, 1980 -2024
Important Notes
- For descriptions of current lectures, click this link.
- Lectures are FREE to any ALL member. If you are interested in viewing these lectures please reach out to LifelongLearning@uwp.edu
Past Lectures
To view past lectures, click here
2024 Lectures
AUG-NOV 2024 LECTURES
"Eat Better, Move More pt. 2"
August 2, 2024
"DeltaHawk Engine"
August 16, 2024
"Neanderthals: Co-Human and Religious?"
September 6, 2024
"Intro to Educational Opportunity Center (EOC)"
September 20, 2024
"The Dos and Don'ts of Curbside Recycling"
November 15, 2024
JAN-JUN 2024 LECTURES
“Present and Future Developments in Kenosha”
Mayor Antaramian
Jan 19, 2024
"KPL"
Brandi Cummings, Kenosha Public Library’s assistant director
February 16, 2024
"GROW Racine"
Cory Mason, Mayor of Racine
March 1, 2024
"Zumba"
The basic moves to Salsa, merengue, Cha Cha, and Cumbia
March 3, 2024
"Eat Better, Move More, Live Longer pt. 1"
The possible ways to improve our eating patterns to assist in eating healthier
April 4, 2024
"History of Racine"
The origins and development or Racine / Racine County
April 19, 2024
"Halo Homeless Shelter of Racine"
Homeless Assistance Leadership Organization (HALO)
May 3, 2024
"Get Onboard"
Pauline Mitchell
May 17, 2024
"1968 Democratic Convention in Chicago"
Grassroots activism in Chicago in the months and years prior to the 1968 Democratic National Convention
June 14, 2024
2025 Lectures
2022 Lectures
Sep-Dec 2022 Lectures
"Her League: Women in Professional Baseball"
Kate Bennett, Curator for the Pleasant Prairie History Museum
"Bees and Beekeeping Healing from the Hive"
"Farming, Gardening, Seeds, Soils"
Art Scheele
"A Virtual Tour of the UWM College of Nursing Historical Galleries"
Dr. Lauren Glass
"Election History"
Sandy Moats, UW-Parkside
"Ortho Medicine"
Dr. Michael Slimack, DO, an orthopedic surgery specialist in Kenosha, WI
Jun-Aug 2022 Lectures
"Dementia 101"
Susan Johnson, Kenosha County Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC)
Jun 6, 2022
"Understanding Morality: Quests for the Good Life"
Wayne Johnson, ALL member
Jul 11, 2022
"Kurds"
Elizabeth Brownson, UW-Parkside Associate Professor of History
Aug 1, 2022
JAN-MAY 2022 LECTURES
“Estate Planning”
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
Recording | ALL AD Handout | ALL ADRC Handout
"Indigo Clean - a Visible Light Disinfection (A New Sterilizing Product/ Process)"
Frank Gonzales, Sales Manager at Kinall Lighting
Feb 7, 2022
"Better Than You Think, and Much to be Concerned About" Healthcare Development, Covid and Other Considerations"
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
2023 Lectures
SEP-DEC 2023 LECTURES
"Freedom of the Press"
Sep 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. Nyama Y. Reed will present info and examples about challenges to public libraries and reading.
Sep 22, 2023
"Philanthropy for Non-Millionaires 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
Recording
"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; although up to 50% aren't diagnosed. Sleep disorders not only affect mental and physical quality of life, but are associated with other diseases. This lecture discusses how to evaluate and treat these problems so we can get a good night's sleep.
Oct 20, 2023
Recording
"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.
Nov 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.
Nov 17, 2023
JUN-AUG 2023 LECTURES
"What is Lifestyle Medicine? How You Can Live a Long & Healthy Life"
Jeffrey Damaschke, Associate Professor and Chair, Lifestyle Medicine Department
"Lighthouses on Lake Michigan"
Ron Luttrel, Keeper and Historian of the Southport Lighthouse Museum in Kenosha
JAN-MAY 2023 LECTURES
"What's in Your Cup?: A Journey into the World of Specialty Coffee"
Al Liu, Vice-President of Colectivo Coffee, Milwaukee
Jan 19, 2023
"Gems, Gemology, and Lore"
Katrina Sustacheck will present an overview of Gemology
Jan 23, 2023
"Training Time"
The Racine Zoo's Ryan Retzke invites us to observe a training session with the zoo's education staff
Feb 6, 2023
"An Introduction to CIT (Crisis Intervention Team) Training"
Nick Greco discusses 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"
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
2021 Lectures
SEP-DEC 2021 LECTURES
“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
Jun-Aug 2021 Lectures
“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
Recording | Presentation Slides
“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
Recording | Presentation Slides
“Diabetes – “Then” and Now”
Georgia A. Horner, RN, BSN, CDCES
Aug 16, 2021
Jan-May 2021 Lectures
"Wisconsin Courts – Justice in a Time of Pandemic”
Racine County Reserve Judge Emily Mueller
Jan 11, 2021
"A Journey through America's National Park System"
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
2020 Lectures
Sep-Dec 2020 Lectures
"Exploring Immigration Issues”
Linda Boyle and Sue Spicer, RIC (Racine Interfaith Coalition)
Sep 28, 2020
Recording | Presentation Slides
“The Carthage – NASA Connection”
Kevin Crosby, Carthage College
Oct 5, 2020
“The Current National Political Scene”
John Nichols, Madison Journalist
Oct 12, 2020
Auto Safety Testing”
Hans Hauschild, Froedtert Health Services
Oct. 26, 2020
“Eleanor Roosevelt”
Jessica Michna, historical representer
Nov. 2, 2020
“Current Cardiology Issues and Practice”
Anna Silenzi, Cardiologist
Nov 16, 2020
Jan-May 2020 Lectures
- Cutting Your Cable - A Primer on Streaming TV
- Tai Chi from A to Z
- ' The Future Belongs To...' - The 1944 Political Party Conventions
- Contemporary Foot and Ankle Medicine and Surgery
- Transformation and Criminal Justice Reform
- What's Up in Kenosha?
- Current Trends in Vehicle Safety Research at the Medical College of Wisconsin
- SPARK!ing Creativity
- Racine, Wisconsin - "Crossroads Community"
- Eleanor Roosevelt - "First Lady of the World"
NOTE: Recordings and presentation slides are not available prior to Sep 2020
Lecture Forms
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General Information
Lunch Before Lectures
When We Return to Campus
Join other ALL members for lunch at the Brickstone Grill (next to the Student Center Cinema) as they gather at about 12:45 pm for chatting and dining before the scheduled lectures. Remember to bring your ALL membership card to receive a discount at the Brickstone Grill checkout.
Parking Information
- Parking Permits need to be displayed at the time of parking
- Please park in Tallent Hall (Lot T) or Student Center (Lot A)
Adventures in Lifelong Learning
Mon-Fri | 8:30 am-4:30 pm
262-595-3340
lifelonglearning@uwp.edu
900 Wood Rd.
Kenosha, WI 53144