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ALL Week
Tuesday, May 15
9:30am--Follow the Money: Why Health Care Reform Eludes the United States by Dr. Kathleen Maloy
1:30pm--Climate Change Spurs Disturbance and Tree Migration by Dr. Richard Waring
Wednesday, May 16
9:30am--Health Care for All Oregon by Betty Johnson
1:30pm--After the Fantastique by Dr. David Eiseman
Thursday, May 17
9:30am--The History of Indian Nationalism
by Dr. Randall McGowen
ALL News
New ALL Program Coordinator
Long time ALL Administrative Assistant, Kim Thackray is leaving us as soon as she finishes training her replacement, Susan Prock. Thank you Kim, for your dedication and hard work. Susan asks for your patience as she learns how to serve ALL.
ALL Annual Meeting and Picnic
The ALL Annual Meeting and (Indoor) Picnic is scheduled for Monday, June 11. You may register at any time up until June 5 by sending a check for $10 per person to the ALL address. Please note that this fee only covers half the cost of the dinner; the other half is paid by ALL. All the presenters for the 2012/2012 program year are invited to be our guests at this event; please come and enjoy their company along with other ALL members.
Summer ALL Schedule
The Schedule of Classes for the Summer 2012 term is available here; it will not be mailed out. The series of 6 Wednesday morning classes will start on July 11. Download and print the class list; this also serves as the registration form. ALL membership is not required to attend summer classes; however, registration is requested to enable capacity planning.
Columbia Gorge Tour
Class Ideas Solicited
Do you have an idea for a class? Your Curriculum Committee is currently developing the class list for Fall 2012; please contact one of the class hosts if you have an idea to share.
Techs Needed
The Facilities Committee is seeking two Classroom Techs. If you are reasonably proficient on PC and VCR, you are qualified. This is an important and interesting job and specific training will be given to make you ready for Fall term assignment. You would not be asked to be the Tech for a class if you are not already registered for that class. Please contact Denis Jarvis.
Leaders Needed
The Nominating Committee for the ALL Council is also looking for members interested in participating in the leadership of our organization. The Council membership is a 3 year term, renewable for a second term if desired. If you would like to learn more about the responsibilities of a Council member, or if you would like to nominate yourself or someone else, please contact Friah Rogers (Nominating Committee Chair).
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ALL Class Notes
Global Warming
Jim Coakley has provided copies of two slides that were shown during his presentation.
Puzzles
ALL member and presenter Bill Wickes has supplied a link to various online puzzles and resources.The Science of Placebos
Several members that attended the class The Science of Placebos have asked about the "dawn simulators" that Dr. Phelps mentioned. You may learn more about them at this website.Earthquake Preparedness
Presenter Scott Ashford recommends the following websites for more information on what you can do to be ready--
- Earthquake Engineering Research Institute
- Geo-Engineering Extreme Events Reconnaissance
- Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries
Portland Bridge Tour
From member Bill Wickes: Any ALL members who would like to see photos from Friday's (9/30/11) Portland Bridge Seminar and Tour with the Portland Bridge Lady may click here.
Not Quite Adults
Members interested in learning more about the topics covered in Rick Settersten's class on September 28 click here.
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