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UNESCO World Heritage site. We will learn about
the ancient Pueblo peoples who inhabited the
area, exploring their architectural marvels and
the signi昀cance of their cultural practices. The
event will also highlight the park9s ecosystems
and its role in preserving history for future
generations. This interactive session promises to
deepen your appreciation for Mesa Verde9s unique
contributions to history and natural beauty.
$15 3 A Zoom link will be sent the morning of the
event.
Ron and Judy Zipfel enjoy the sights and sounds
of San Antonio during their recent Traveling
Braves trip.
eastern South Dakota. Joshua Picotte, a research
biologist with USGS EROS, has been involved in
昀re science for the past 20 years, and will explain
the techniques used to map those 昀res and how
the data is used.
Free 3 A Zoom link will be sent the morning of the
event.
3. Making a Difference for the Environment
Thursdays, March 13, 20, and 27
5:30 3 6:45 p.m.
Online via Zoom
We live in a world where many feel powerless
to enact change and have become apathetic
toward democratic processes and governmental
institutions. These sessions will explore how
successful campaigns are built and how to get
involved at all levels to drive meaningful change
(especially locally). Bradley alumn Will Hackman
will conduct deep dives into global environmental
concerns, climate change, climate anxiety,
conservation advocacy, international negotiations,
storytelling, communication strategies, coalition
building, and more. Will Hackman is Senior
Program Of昀cer of the Pew Charitable Trusts, a
TEDx speaker, and conservation expert.
Free member perk! A Zoom link will be sent the
morning of the event.
4. Mesa Verde National Park
You9ll Love
Tuesday, March 25
Class #6
12:00 3 1:00 p.m.
Online via Zoom
Join us for an engaging event featuring a ranger
from Mesa Verde National Park and delve into
the rich cultural heritage and landscapes of this
5. Dr. Cory Barker is Back via Zoom with
The Future of Hollywood
Friday, April 25
12:00 3 1:00 p.m.
Online via Zoom
In this 昀rst-ever collaboration with Penn State,
Dr. Cory Barker, former Professor of Journalism at
Bradley University (and now at Penn State), will
survey the signi昀cant shifts in Hollywood practice
over the last 25 years, including evolutions in
blockbuster 昀lmmaking and intellectual property
management, the rise of streaming video, and
the impact of the pandemic4with an eye toward
what will happen in 昀lm and television in the next
25 years.
$15 3 A Zoom link will be sent the morning of the
event.
ZOOM TRAINING
OLLI offers free, personal training session to help
members become more comfortable with Zoom
and online learning. Contact olli@bradley.edu and
we will set up a time to help you with Zoom with
one of our knowledgeable volunteers.
Anne Lockhart and Patricia Stevens deepen their
understanding of congressional history on a
recent tour of the Dirksen Congressional
Center in Pekin.
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