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Mar - Apr 2014
Clevert Profile 1
President’s Message 2
Exec. Director’s Message 2
Endowment Goals 3
Book Report 3
Happenings 4
Have a Heart 5
Calendar 6-7
SIG notes 7
Schedule Change 11
Contact Us 11
New Members 12
Going for Gold 5
OSHER IS ON JUDGE’S TO-DO LIST
Federal Judge Charles Clevert added
Osher to his to-do list, and then abandoned the
list after his semi-retirement more than a year
ago. Stepping back from some of his judicial
responsibilities was a major decision and the
judge hoped for a big change that would result
in less stress and more free time, but the big
change was quickly reduced to a small tweak.
Federal district judges are appointed
for life and have choices once they become
retirement eligible. They can stay on the
bench forever, walk away, or continue to work
under the title of senior judge and usually with
a reduced case load. Clevert chose the latter,
but his abbreviated schedule was still substan-
tial. Consequently, his desire to relax and do
some of the things he had planned remains a
dream. On the other hand, the young 66 year
old senior judge has a lot of energy left and
loves his job so he is doing what he enjoys
nevertheless.
The Richmond, Virginia, native ar-
rived in Milwaukee from Washington, DC, 42
years ago to take a position in the Milwaukee
County district attorney’s office. It was his
first job after receiving a law degree from
Georgetown University Law Center. Clevert’s
intent was to get a few years of experience in
Milwaukee and return to Virginia. However,
“I met a young Milwaukee Journal reporter
who changed my mind and later became by
wife,” he said. After two and a half years as
an assistant district attorney, he moved to the
federal court house to become an assistant
United States attorney.
A stint in the US Attorney’s office
proved eventful for Clevert. While there, he
was encouraged to apply for an opening as an
US bankruptcy judge. He applied and, at age
30, became the youngest bankruptcy judge in
the country’s history, as well as Wisconsin’s
first African American bankruptcy judge. He
served on the bankruptcy court bench for 19
(Con�nued on page 10)
Judge Charles Clevert
2 I March-April 2014 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
Message from President Phil Rozga
Message from Executive Director Kim Beck
A few weeks ago San
Francisco comic Will Durst gave a
presentation at Next Act Theatre.
The New York Times has called
him currently the premier political
stand-up comic. Since my wife,
Terry, had taught him at UW
Waukesha (he also attended UWM for a few years), we had to
attend. His topic was “Boomeraging from LSD to OMG”. He
told us that he had considered alternate titles of “Boomarangue”
or “Wrinkles Don’t Hurt”. His real topic was one close to all of
us, aging. He is nearing his 62nd birthday. He reminded all of
us that the younger generation is getting older.
The Baby Boomers are crowding out the Greatest
Generation. Looking at the bright side of aging, he pointed out
that although your peers are dying, “fewer peers mean less
peer pressure.” I have not liked the labels which have been
attached to the older generation: “Golden Agers” or “Senior
Citizens.” Durst suggests instead that we be called “Extreme
Adults” or “Chronologically Gifted.” I thought that the underlying
objective of his presentation was that we would be a lot happier
if we’d learn to laugh at ourselves.
On the home front, the Board is continuing to imple-
ment the three year strategic plan to expand courses, increase
membership and insure financial stability. Are you participating
in any of these efforts?
I hope you are enjoying the spring course offerings. I
know I am. We are always glad to hear your thoughts and sug-
gestions regarding future courses, presenters or activities.
Recently, I met with sev-
eral members of the group plan-
ning our Have a Heart event at St.
John’s on the Lake. After our
meeting, one of the members,
Tony Busalacchi, asked me if I
would like a tour of his home.
How can anyone say no to Tony?
We walked from room to room and he showed me
many of his eclectically wonderful pieces of art. Behind each
piece was a story or a message that he delightfully shared with
me. At the end of the tour, I said to him, “Do your neighbors
think that you are just tad eccentric?” His blunt retort was simp-
ly, “No, they just think I’m Tony!” It was hard to disagree with
that.
As I was driving back to my office I reflected on Tony’s
talents and gifts. I had asked him when he started doing his
art. I was surprised when he told me that he started after he
retired from teaching. In hindsight, it shouldn’t have surprised
me because more and more, older adults are finding new ave-
nues for their talents and skills as they enter the next chapter of
their lives.
One of the great joys of my job as Executive Director is
getting to know our members. And what I have found is that
Tony is not alone when it comes to remarkable talent. Many of
our members are accomplished musicians, award-winning writ-
ers, passionate teachers, dedicated community organizers and
respected consultants. That short list only scratches the surfac-
es of the talent-rich organization that is our Osher Lifelong
Learning Institute.
(Con�nued on page 10)
March-April 2014 | 3 UWM School of Continuing Education
Did you know that the Great Gatsby had two sib-
lings? The Mediocre Gatsby, a younger, less handsome, less
intelligent brother who lives at Parody Lane over in Vanity,
and Loser Gatsby. Both brothers belong to the support
group Siblings of More Famous Book World Personalities.
Were you aware that semicolons, plot devices, pro-
logues and inciting incidents are traded on the TOMJONES
INDEX? These are among the clever ideas that the author
Jasper Fforde gives us in series of books where Thursday
Next, a Literary Detective, lives with her pet dodo in a fanta-
sy, alternate history world. Thursday has the ability to book-
jump which means she can appear in a book by “reading”
herself into the book and placing herself in the storyline. She
has to be careful not to destroy the book’s plot. Characters
can also jump in and out of novels. Characters are aware
that they are characters in a book. They know they are not
needed until a certain page in their novels so they have time
to help Thursday in her detective work.
Besides characters in novels, Thursday’s world has
the Great Library of 52 Levels, including a well that holds
lost plots. The librarian is the Cheshire Cat, now known as
the Cat Formerly Known as Cheshire. The Crimean War is
still being waged in 1985, and Wales is the independent
“Socialist Republic of Wales.”
There are seven books in the series. The novels are
ingenious, funny, full of fantasy and just plain fun to read.
You might want to start with the first book in the series: The
Eyre Affair, in which Thursday pursues a master criminal in
the world of Jane Eyre.
John Link
THURSDAY NEXT One of a Seven Book Series
by Jasper Fforde
Publishers: Hodder and Stoughton (2001),
England and Pequin Group (2003), USA
4 I March-April 2014 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
What’s Happening at Osher Lately?
Membership Renewal
Our Public Ally, Natalie, has
been busy contacting all members who
did not renew for the current year. She
found that most of those she talked to
had very positive responses to her ques-
tions. Many who could not renew be-
cause of lack of time or health issues do
intend to renew for the next year. Some
of the positive feedback included com-
ments about the “Go Explore” day trips
among other things. Most had good
things to say about the Osher programs
and offerings. Frequently people com-
mented that time just gets away from us.
So remind your friends that everyone
renews in August, spread the word that
new members are welcome. We are close
to our goal of 1000 members, let’s keep
up the momentum.
One point we all need to keep in
mind is how important it is to provide a
positive welcome when new members
come on board. We do not want
“newbies” to feel unwanted. The S.I.G
chairs, especially Membership and Cur-
riculum, are working to create and main-
tain a welcome environment for all mem-
bers, new and “old.”
Diana Hankes
Dean’s Lecture Series
America, a nation built on im-
migrants, has ambivalence about continu-
ing to be a nation of immigrants. This is
one of the thoughts that Rachel Buff said
at the Dean’s Distinguished Lecture Se-
ries, on February 12. Buff is Associate
Professor of History at UWM and was
the lecturer on the topic “U.S. Immigra-
tion Reform: Issues and Solutions.” Dur-
ing the one hour discussion with a time
for questions and comments, Buff cov-
ered a wide range of complex immigra-
tion topics: Guest workers, paths to citi-
(Con�nued on page 10)
Osher Wants to Hear From
You!
The Social Committee would
like to hear from any of you with ideas
for social and welcome events. Tell a
Social Committee member, or Chair
Mary E. Kelly, what you like and what
can be improved. This organization is “of
and for” the members, help your commit-
tees to continue the fine work they all are
doing. Do you have ideas for “Go Ex-
plore?” For programs or classes? For
social events? Items of interest for the
Osher Outlook newsletter? Let us know.
Want to be on a committee? Let us
know.
When you attend any program
presentation or trip sponsored by Osher
the newsletter editorial committee would
love to hear from you. What did you like
about the experience? What can you sug-
gest for improvement? Would you like
the experience repeated on a regular ba-
sis? The more the hard-working pro-
gramming folks hear from you the more
they can continue the high level of excel-
lence that we enjoy and increase the di-
versity of the offerings. John Link at-
tended the latest Dean’s Lecture and
highly recommends this series.
Diana Hankes
Social Committee Chair Mary E. Kelly and Newsletter Editor Diana Hankes
March-April 2014 | 5 UWM School of Continuing Education
The Osher Valentines party,
Have a Heart, was a great success. Al-
most 100 people joined us on February
11th as we observed beautiful and inter-
esting art work, sipped wine while gazing
out at a sunny blue sky framing Lake
Michigan. Later we were thoroughly en-
tertained by Dr. Zorba Paster interesting
comments on longevity.
Bidding was enthusiastic for the
seventeen pieces of artwork that were
presented for silent auction. Among
them were beautiful photographs, water
colors, pictures, art books, a charming
bird house, fabric art and several sets of
beautiful, multi-colored wooden boards
that would be perfect for serving cheese
or just displaying.
We snacked on a selection of
hors d'œuvres including tea sandwiches,
fresh fruit plates, dessert bites, lemon
parfaits – and of course the Valentines
classic – chocolate covered strawberries.
The highlight of the event was
our featured speaker, Dr. Zorba Paster.
He is the co-host of the popular call-in
show “Zorba Paster on Your Health”,
which can be heard in our area on our
local Wisconsin Public Radio station
WHAD, 90.7fm. The show airs on Satur-
days at 8am and again at 1pm.
Paster is a clinical professor of
Family Medicine at UW-Madison, practic-
es family medicine at the Dean Medical
Center, is editor of the “Top Health”
(Con�nued on page 8)
Have a Heart - A Huge Hit
Going for the Gold
Thanks to the Have Heart fund
raiser and other efforts we are close to
meeting the $15,000 goal. More funds are
always welcome but now all of us can help
grow the membership. It doesn’t cost any-
thing but a little effort. We need approxi-
mately 150 new members. We may not all
be able to contribute money but we all can
introduce friends to the educational and
social advantages offered by the Osher
programs. The variety of classes, the travel
opportunities and the invigorating conver-
sations have enriched my life. I have
shared these experiences with many
friends.
Who do you know who would
benefit from membership: your spouse, a
friend, a co-worker or neighbor? Call them,
use a guest pass to bring them to a class, or
consider giving them a gift membership.
For the rest of this term the adjusted cost is
only $30.
Recruiting a 1000 members is the
easiest way to achieve a million dollar grant
that I‘ve ever heard of. Since Osher oper-
ates from the interest on the current en-
dowment, doubling it will greatly enrich
our programs. Remember, you too will
benefit. I’m sending membership infor-
mation to three friends. How many bro-
chures do you need?
Terry Rozga
Osher members listen attentively to Dr. Paster’s words of wisdom
Dr. Zorba Paster
6 I March-April 2014 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
March -April 2014 Osher Calendar
LOCATIONS:
UWM Hefter Conference Center (H)
UWM School of Continuing Education
(SCE)
Offsite (O)
SAT, MAR 1
10-11:15am Beginners Genealogy (SCE)
MON, MAR 3
10-11:15am Potpourri I (H)
1-2:30pm Board of Directors Mtng. (SCE)
TUE, MAR 4
9:30-11:30am Spanish Conv. SIG (H)
10-11:15am London at War: The Blitz (H)
10-11:30am The Chudnow Museum of Yester-
year (O)
12-1:30pm Italian SIG (H)
1:30-3pm Wri9ng SIG (H)
1:30-3pm The Chudnow Museum of Yester-
year (O)
2:15-3:30pm The Ethics of Drones (H)
WED, MAR 5
10-11:15am History of the Ancient World, Part
I (DVD Course) (SCE)
10:30am-12pm French SIG (H)
2:15-3:30pm The Great Tours: Greece and
Turkey, Part I (DVD Course) (SCE)
THU, MAR 6
9:30-11:30am Spanish SIG (H)
1:30-3pm Gold Star Mysteries SIG (H)
2:30pm Social Com. Mtng. SCE)
SAT, MAR 8
10-11:15am Beginners Genealogy (SCE)
SUN, MAR 9
Daylight Savings Time Begins
MON, MAR 10
10-11:15am Potpourri II (H)
TUE, MAR 11
9:30-11:30am Spanish Conv. SIG (H)
10-11:15am London at War: The Blitz (H)
12-1:30pm Italian SIG (H)
1-2:30pm German Conv. SIG (H)
2:15-3:30pm Othello: A Dark, Italian Love
Tragedy (H)
WED, MAR 12
9-10am History SIG (H)
10-11:15am History of the Ancient World, Part
I (DVD Course) (SCE)
10:30-12pm Earth Wisdom SIG (H)
10:30am-12pm French SIG (H)
12:30-1:45pm The Great Tours: Greece and
Turkey, Part II (DVD Course) (SCE)
THU, MAR 13
9:30-11:30am Spanish SIG (H)
1:30-3pm Gold Star Mysteries SIG (H)
10-11:15am The Old Sod and the Angry Sea in
Irish Literature (H)
12:30-2pm Wonder of the Universe (SCE)
2:15-3:30pm Mind Aerobics (SCE)
FRI, MAR 14
10am-12:15pm Spotlight on Spies (SCE)
2:15-4pm Around the World in 80 Faiths, Part I
(DVD Course) (SCE)
SAT, MAR 15
9:30-11:30am Milwaukee’s Central Library and
Rare Books Room (O)
MON, MAR 17
St. Patrick’s Day
10-11:15am Potpourri II (H)
11:45am-1:45pm Program Com. Mtng. (H)
TUE, MAR 18
9:30-11:30am Spanish Conv. SIG (H)
10-11:15am London at War: The Blitz (H)
10am-12pm Book Group SIG (O)
12-1:30pm Italian SIG (H)
1:30-3pm Wri9ng SIG (H)
2:15-3:30pm Othello: A Dark, Italian Love
Tragedy (H)
WED, MAR 19
10-11:15am History of the Ancient World, Part
II (DVD Course) (SCE)
10:30am-12pm French SIG (H)
12:30-1:45pm The Great Tours: Greece and
Turkey, Part II (DVD Course) (SCE)
THU, MAR 20
9:30-11:30am Spanish SIG (H)
10-11:15am The Old Sod and the Angry Sea in
Irish Literature (H)
12:30-2pm Wonder of the Universe (SCE)
1:30-3:30pm Pabst Mansion Tour and Lecture
with John Eastburg (O)
2:15-3:30pm Mind Aerobics (SCE)
FRI, MAR 21
10am-12:15pm Spotlight on Spies (SCE)
2:15-4pm Around the World in 80 Faiths, Part I
(DVD Course) (SCE)
MON, MAR 24
10-11:15am Potpourri II (H)
12:30-2pm Leadership and Development Com.
Mtng. (SCE)
TUE, MAR 25
9:30-11:30am Spanish Conv. SIG (H)
10-11:15am London at War: The Blitz (H)
12-1:30pm Italian SIG (H)
1-2:30pm German Conv. SIG (H)
2:15-3:30pm Othello: A Dark, Italian Love
Tragedy (H)
WED, MARY 26
9-10am History SIG (H)
10-11:15am History of the Ancient World, Part
II (DVD Course) (SCE)
10:30am-12pm Earth Wisdom SIG (H)
10:30am-12pm French SIG (H)
12:30-1:45pm The Great Tours: Greece and
Turkey, Part II (DVD Course) (SCE)
1:30-3pm Downtown Milwaukee Skywaukee
Tour (O)
2-3:30pm PR and Marke9ng Mtng. (SCE)
THU, MAR 27
9:30-11:30am Spanish SIG (H)
10-11:15am The Old Sod and the Angry Sea in
Irish Literature (H)
12:30-2pm Wonder of the Universe (SCE)
2:15-3:30pm Mind Aerobics (SCE)
FRI, MAR 28
10am-12:15pm Spotlight on Spies (SCE)
2:15-4pm Around the World in 80 Faiths, Part I
(DVD Course) (SCE)
SAT, MAR 29
2-4pm Milwaukee’s Central Library and Rare
Book Room (O)
MON, MAR 31
10-11:15am Potpourri II (H)
TUE, APR 1
April Fool’s Day
9:30-11:30am Spanish Conv. SIG (H)
12-1:30pm Italian SIG (H)
1:30-3pm Wri9ng SIG (H)
2:15-3:30pm Othello: A Dark, Italian Love
Tragedy (H)
WED, APR 2
10-11:15am History of the Ancient World, Part
II (DVD Course) (SCE)
10:30am-12pm French SIG (H)
12:30-1:45pm The Great Tours: Greece and
Turkey, Part II (DVD Course) (SCE)
THU, APR 3
9:30-11:30am Spanish SIG (H)
10-11:15am The Old Sod and the Angry Sea in
Irish Literature (H)
10:30am-12pm An Adventure Through Discov-
ery World (O)
12:30-2pm Wonder of the Universe (SCE)
1:30-3pm Gold Star Mysteries SIG (H)
FRI, APR 4
10am-12:15pm Spotlight on Spies (SCE)
2:15-4pm Around the World in 80 Faiths, Part I
(DVD Course) (SCE)
March-April 2014 | 7 UWM School of Continuing Education
March -April 2014 Osher Calendar
Special Interest Group Notes
For more information about Special Interest Groups, call the Group Coordinator.
BOOK GROUP, Shorewood
Cathy Morris-Nelson 414-352-2839
Third Tuesdays, 10am–12pm Sept-June
Mar 18—Hotel on the Corner of Bitter
and Sweet by Jamie Ford
Apr 15—Poetry, any selection. Each
member reads a poem or part of a
poem of their choice to the group.
EARTH WISDOM, Hefter
Dale Olen 262-255-3628
Second & fourth Wednesdays,
10:30am–12pm
FRENCH, Hefter
Marc McSweeney 414-788-5929
Every Wednesday, 10:30am–12pm
GERMAN CONVERSATION, Hefter
Valerie Brumder, 414-352-4506
Second & fourth Tuesdays, 1-2:30pm
GOLD STAR MYSTERIES, Hefter
Beverly DeWeese 414-332-7306
First Thursdays, 1:30–3pm Sept-July
Mar 6—Scandinavians Do Have a Light-
er Side by Anne Holt., 313 pg., Ice Prin-
cess by Camilla Lackberg, 393 pg.
Apr 3—ART MYSTERIES, Ghost Hero
by S.J. Rozan, 324 pg, Art Forger by
B.A. Shapiro, 360 pg.
HISTORY, Hefter
Marilyn Walker 414-332-8255
John Link 414-588-5162
2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 9-10am
Dreams and Shadows by Robin Wright-
March 12- Chapters 4&5
March 26- Chapter 6
April 9- Chapters 7 & 8
April 23- Chapter 9th
ITALIAN, Hefter
Silvana Kukuljan 414-935-2958
Every Tuesday, 12-1:30pm
SPANISH, Hefter
Tony LoBue 414-364-4936
Every Thursday, 9:30-11:30 am
SPANISH CONVERSATION, Hefter
Simon Arenzon 262-242-2035
Every Tuesday, 9:30–11:30am
THAI, SCE
Somchintana Ratarasarn 414-771-9065
Every Wednesday, 1-3pm
Not meeting until further notice. Please
contact Somchintana if you wish to join.
WRITING, Hefter
Nancy Martin 414-339-1172
First Tuesdays, 1:30–3pm
LOCATIONS UWM School of Continuing Education 161 W. Wisconsin Ave. UWM Hefter Conference Center 3271 N. Lake Dr. Shorewood Senior Resource Center 3920 N. Murray Ave., lower level
MON, APR 7
10-11:15am Potpourri II (H)
1-2:30pm Board of Directors Mtng. (SCE)
TUE, APR 8
9:30-11:30am Spanish Conv. SIG (H)
12-1:30pm Italian SIG (H)
1-2:30pm German Conv. SIG (H)
WED, APR 9
9-10am History SIG (H)
10-11:15am History of the Ancient World, Part
II (DVD Course) (SCE)
10:30am-12pm French SIG (H)
10:30am-12pm Earth Wisdom SIG (H)
12:30-1:45pm The Great Tours: Greece and
Turkey, Part II (DVD Course) (SCE)
THU, APR 10
9:30-11:30am Spanish SIG (H)
10-11:15am The Old Sod and the Angry Sea in
Irish Literature (H)
11:30am-1:30pm Spring Potluck Luncheon (O)
FRI, APR 11
10am-12:15pm Spotlight on Spies (SCE)
1:30-3pm Castle of Elm Grove (O)
MON, APR 14
Passover begins at sundown
9:30-11am NewsleAer Com. Mtng. (SCE)
TUE, APR 15
9:30-11:30am Spanish Conv. SIG (H)
10am-12pm Book Group SIG (O)
12-1:30pm Italian SIG (H)
1:30-3pm Wri9ng SIG (H)
WED, APR 16
10-11:15am History of the Ancient World, Part
II (DVD Course) (SCE)
10:30am-12pm French SIG (H)
THU, APR 17
9:30-11:30am Spanish SIG (H)
FRI, APR 18
Good Friday
SUN, APR 20
Easter
MON, APR 21
10-11:15am Potpourri III (H)
11:45am-1:45pm Program Com. Mtng. (H)
12:30-1:45pm Family Storytelling 102 (H)
TUE, APR 22
Earth Day
9:30-11:30am Spanish Conv. SIG (H)
12-1:30pm Italian SIG (H)
12:30-1:45pm My Favorite Universe (DVD
Course) (H)
1-2:30pm German Conv. SIG (H)
2:15-3:30pm Modern Sculpture (H)
WED, APR 23
9-10am History SIG (H)
10-11:15am Living with Hearing and Vision
Loss (SCE)
10:30am-12pm Earth Wisdom SIG (H)
10:30am-12pm French SIG (H)
(Con�nued on page 10)
8 I March-April 2014 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
monthly newsletter enjoyed by over 1 million readers, and most
interestingly, is personal physician to the Dalai Lama who travels
to the Mayo Clinic for his yearly physicals.
His talk was based on his book, The Longevity Code:
Your Personal Prescription for a Longer and Sweeter Life. He
explained how the 5 spheres of your life; Physical, Mental, Fami-
ly/Social, Spiritual and Material need to be nurtured and in bal-
ance. He said that one of the ways to keep young and develop
your mental sphere is through learning, and of course lifelong
learning is what Osher is all about. He gave us further evidence
of the benefit of belonging to Osher. Urge others to join Osher,
to be active in attending classes and joining committees. Osher
is a path to a longer and sweeter life
We welcomed several new members to the Osher fami-
ly. As an incentive to help us reach our goal of 1,000 members
+ $15,000 = 1 Million, anyone who signed up to be an Osher
member at the event was given a $10 discount.
The money raised at the event has put us close to our
goal of raising $15,000 – but we’re not there yet. So if you have-
n’t given before, please consider making your donation now.
Just write a check to the UWM Foundation and get it to Kim
Beck.
Newsletter editor Diana Hankes is thankful to George
and the members of the editorial staff for making the newsletter
possible. Don’t forget, give till we reach our goal and write to
make our newsletter interesting.
Finally, a big thank you to Kim Beck, Jenny Neale, Na-
talie Fluker and Kathleen Darrington for their efforts on behalf of
this program.
Kathy Brehmer and Diana Hankes
(Have a Heart, Con�nued from page 5)
Denise McCarthy, Chris O’Brien and others consider the items at the silent auction
March-April 2014 I 9 UWM School of Continuing Education
Tony Busalacchi, a resident of St. John’s, was instrumental in
the planning and organization of the event
Kathy Brehmer, Chair of the event, and Mary E. Kelly, Chair
of the Social Committee, worked to make the event
Members enjoy the array of hors d'oeuvres
An art book for bid
Osher member Lavonne Rau
Photographer of the event,
George Bryant
Auction items for bid
Pat Busalacchi delighted
guests with piano music
10 I March-April 2014 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
years before President Clinton elevated him to the United
States District Court in 1996, another first for Wisconsin.
With anticipated extra time, Clevert hoped to
squeeze in a once-a-week game of golf with his buddies dur-
ing the summer months, which he managed to do last sum-
mer, but candidly admitted that his game is in a “desperate
state,” and he needs time for lessons. Also, he would like to
work more in his yard, read for pleasure, enjoy the theater
and spend more time with his wife, children and grandchil-
dren.
Joining Osher was in the back of Clevert’s mind for
a while before he became a member. A history major, he
liked Osher’s history classes and travel opportunities. While
browsing class offerings, he voiced an interest in a genealogy
class. Clevert challenged himself to find someone in the
world with his last name who is not a relative and has
searched for years without success. Osher Outlook was the
medium that introduced the judge to Osher. He reads the
monthly profiles regularly and received inspiration from the
people featured.
Since becoming a member of Osher, Clevert has
talked it up to some of his friends and colleagues and has
tried to convince them to join. One person who doesn’t need
convincing is his wife. She is not only a member of Osher
but writes profiles for Osher Outlook and happens to be the
writer of this story.
Leslie Clevert
A foot note: The judge and I are looking to celebrate
our 40th wedding anniversary next month.
(Judge Charles Clevert, Con�nued from page 1)
I have often said that our society makes a serious
mistake when it views older adults from the perspective of the
deficit of being old. That is, looking at what older adults can’t do
any longer. Sadly, the only thing that does is create a treasure
trove of lost opportunities. In reality, older adults bring a vast
amount of experience and wisdom to any number of situations.
And as you all know, our Osher members bring a passion for
learning that should inspire anyone to living life to the fullest.
So, here’s to you, Osher members. Thanks for shar-
ing your talents with us. You have given us a blessing which
makes our institute so special. And to those of you considering
teaching or sharing your talents, give me a call. We have a
place for you. You won’t regret it!
(Execu�ve Director Message, Con�nued from page 2)
zenship, border security, and labor supply. Her presentation
also included historical background on immigration in the
United States. OSHER is a sponsor of the lecture series and
the next lecture will be March 19. The lectures are held at the
UW-M School of Continuing Education.
John Link
(Dean’s Lecture Series, Con�nued from page 4)
THU, APR 24
8:30am-4pm S.C. Johnson Landmark Tour and
Racine Art Museum (O)
9:30-11:30am Spanish SIG (H)
FRI, APR 25
12:30-1:45pm Mobile Compu9ng (SCE)
2:15-4pm Around the World in 80 Faiths, Part
II (DVD Course) (SCE)
MON, APR 28
10-11:15am Potpourri III (H)
12:30-1:45pm Family Storytelling 102 (H)
12:30-2pm Leadership and Development Com.
Mtng. (SCE)
TUE, APR 29
9:30-11:30am Spanish Conv. SIG (H)
12-1:30pm Italian SIG (H)
12:30-1:45 My Favorite Universe (DVD Course)
(H)
2:15-3:30pm Modern Sculpture (H)
WED, APR 30
10-11:15am Living with Hearing and Vision
Loss (SCE)
10:30am-12pm French SIG (H)
1:30-3pm Castle of Elm Grove (O)
2-3pm PR and Marke9ng Mtng. (SCE)
SAVE THE DATE
Spring Fling Potluck
Thursday, April 10 at 11:30am-1:30pm
South Shore Park Pavilion
Spring Luncheon and Annual Mee6ng
Friday, June 13 at 11:30am-1:30pm
Wisconsin Club
Invita9ons will be mailed in May.
(Calendar, Con�nued from page 7)
March-April 2014 I 11 UWM School of Continuing Education
OFFICERS 2013-2014
President
Phil Rozga…….…………………………..414-332-4052
President-Elect
Mike Roller………………………………...262-377-3068
Secretary
Mary E. Kelly….…………………………..414-964-6429
Treasurer
Kathy Brehmer……………………………262-253-1271
Past President
Dave Kelling………………………………414-332-8889
Curriculum Chair
Beth Waschow……………………………414-764-0299
Leadership & Development Chair
Dave Georgenson….…………………….414-540-5926
Membership Chairs
Linda Nolan……….…………………….. .414 460-1903
Ted Tousman……………………………..414-403-2738
Public Relations Chair
Mike Roller………………………………..262-377-3068
Social Chair
Mary E. Kelly………………………………414 964-6429
UWM SCHOOL OF CONTINUING
EDUCATION STAFF
Executive Director
Kim Beck…..…………..414-227-3321 / [email protected]
Program Coordinator
Jenny Neale…………414-227-3255 / [email protected]
Membership Coordinator
Natalie Fluker……...414-227-3320 / [email protected]
Member Care Specialist
Kathy Darrington……..414-227-3153 / [email protected]
General Inquiry……………………[email protected]
SCE-OSHER.UWM.EDU
Osher Outlook is a bi-monthly publication of the Osher
Lifelong Learning Institute at UWM. Please contact
Diana Hankes with ideas and/or articles. Deadline for
the May/June issue is April 7, 2014.
Newsletter Staff
Editor
Diana Hankes……………………… H 262 679-8522
[email protected] C 425 828-0570
Photographer
George W. Bryant………………………...414-870-6169
Reporter
Leslie Clevert……………………………...414-351-1575
Reporter
John Link…………………………………..414-588-5162
SCHEDULE CHANGE TO NOTE
New Dates for History of the Ancient World
SPRI:08, Part I: Feb. 5, 12, (Omit 19), 26, Mar. 5 & 12
10-11:15am at SCE
SPRI:26, Part II: Mar. 19, 26, Apr. 2, 9 & 16
10-11:15am at SCE
Happy St. Patrick’s Day from All of Us at the Osher Outlook
Welcome New Osher Members
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