Seminars

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Thursday, September 22

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10:30 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.     
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) Seminar
Looking at Art Today

Beckman Institute Auditorium, 405 N. Mathews Ave., Urbana

Is painting being proclaimed once again, as so often in the past, “dead?” In today’s
techno-centric world, we’re continually bombarded by a gluttony of visual imagery via all things digital, so what does it mean to simply look at or be absorbed by a painting on a wall, a lowly, archaic medium that some among the art elite even refer to nowadays as “quaint,” “nostalgic,” “irrelevant?”  Connect with exhibiting artist and University of Illinois Professor Emeritus Rosalyn Schwartz  in this OLLI session as she discusses how you can engage with contemporary painting and create your own personal meaning.

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1:00 p.m. —  2:30 p.m.      
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) Seminar
The Beckman Institute and the Citizen Scientist Program

Beckman Institute Auditorium, 405 N. Mathews Ave., Urbana

The Director of the Beckman Institute , Dr. Arthur Kramer —Swanlund Chair in Psychology and Neuroscience—will update you about unique, groundbreaking intergenerational research being done on aging, that pairs members of OLLI with faculty at Beckman and the Institute for Genomic Biology.
OLLI members, who have a wealth of professional and life experience, serve as research assistants in research labs, rather than subjects. The citizen scientists learn how science works in practice, and about important research areas, while the host lab receives assistance from the citizen scientists in conducting research, a mutually beneficial experience.

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3:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m      
Khan annex Dedication

Huff Hall, 1206 S. Fourth St., Champaign

Huff Hall has long been recognized as one of the most historic buildings on the University of Illinois campus. Originally constructed in 1924, today the building is one of the major facilities of the College of Applied Health Sciences. The Khan Annex comprises over 24,000 square feet of new space that will allow students, faculty, and the community to collaborate in a vibrant environment on research related to health, self-sufficiency, economic independence, and quality of life across the lifespan. Activities include a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a tour of the facility.

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Friday, September 23

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1:30 p.m. —  2:30 p.m.      
Seminar I
Lincoln Hall Renovations and Restoration Techniques

Spurlock Auditorium , 600 S. Gregory St., Urbana

The campus is renovating  one of its oldest historic structures using methods that will make it a model for meeting both restoration and sustainability goals.  See the progress to-date and learn how the new construction  will be respectful of the building’s historic past, yet transform it into a modern learning environment for one of the most heavily used spaces on campus. Also check out the restored Lincoln Bust and learn about restoration techniques for preserving this and other campus treasures.

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1:30 p.m. —  2:30 p.m.      
Seminar II
Illinois Leadership: Providing Illinois Students with the Experience Needed for Life

Illini Union, 1401 W. Green St., Urbana

The Illinois Leadership Center, originally funded by a private gift from alumnus Tony Petullo (Class of ’61), is a campus-wide resource that prepares students with the leadership skills and experiences that they need to be successful in their relationships, careers, and communities. Join us as we explore the legacy of Illinois Leadership.

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3:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m.       
Seminar III
Can America Afford its Retirement Programs?

Business Instructional Facility, 515 E. Gregory Dr., Champaign

Pension and health care programs are again taking center stage, as government debates a troubling fiscal future. Baby boomers are retiring in record numbers and per capita health care costs continue to rise rapidly, while Social Security and Medicare are projected to consume a growing share of GDP. At the state level, defined benefit pension plans for public employees have come under tremendous political pressure as states seek to balance their books. Hear Dr. Richard L. Kaplan, the Peer and Sarah Pedersen Professor of Law, talk about the economic, financial, legal, and political aspects of these issues. Dr. Kaplan will be joined by co-presenter Dr. Jeffrey R. Brown , Professor of Finance and the William G. Karnes Professor of Finance and Director of the Center for Business and Public Policy.

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3:00 p.m. —  4:00 p.m.     
Seminar IV
An Insider’s Look at the John “Bud” Velde Jr. Conservation Library

University of Illinois Library, 809 S. Oak St., Champaign

Join Jennifer Hain Teper, Library preservation and conservation director, for a tour that will reveal the tallest book stacks in North America, as well as leading-edge facilities where rare books and fragile papers receive tender loving care. Jennifer will also share tips on how to care for your own family books and important papers.

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3:00 p.m. —  5:00 p.m.     
M.T. Geoffrey Yeh Student Center Dedication

Newmark Civil Engineering Laboratory, 205 N. Mathews Ave., Urbana

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering  invites you to join us to celebrate the dedication of the new M.T. Geoffrey Yeh Student Center in Newmark Civil Engineering Laboratory. Funded by private gifts, the Yeh Center is a 20,500 square-foot addition to Newmark Lab that will be entirely student-focused, providing state-of-the-art classrooms, meeting rooms, and informal gathering space for students. Activities include remarks, ribbon-cutting, reception, and tours.

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