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Great African-American Short Stories
Get a taste of four short stories by AfricanAmerican Writers in Great Short Stories by
African-American Writers, edited by Christine
Rudisel and Bob Blaisdell. Each story to be
discussed is available online and links will be
emailed to participants prior to the class. Selected
stories include Mary Elizabeth by Jessie Fauset;
Jesus Christ in Texas by W.E.B. Du Bois; Everyday
Use by Alice Walker; and The City of Refuge by
Rudolph Fisher.
$20 – The class instructors are Wayne Cannon,
Community Services Block Grant Manager, Peoria
Area Food Bank and Roberta Koscielski, retired
Deputy Director, Peoria Public Library, both
frequent OLLI instructors.
Critical Economics Topics for 2026
Knowledge of economics helps us to better
understand the world around us, including people,
business, markets, and government. In this class
you will grow your economic literacy and improve
your ability to comprehend critical economic
issues for 2026. Jon Haveman and his colleagues
will present a U.S. Economic Update on February
4; provide their economist perspectives on the
US Federal Budget on February 11; US Monetary
Policy on February 18; and International Economic
Institutions including the United Nations, the
International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, and
the World Trade Organization on February 25.
$20 – Class instructor is Jon Haveman, Ph.D.,
Executive Director of the National Economic
Education Delegation.
Dr. Stoic Will See You Now
This class will explore the connection between
self-help and Stoic philosophy. Using the book
Reasons Not to Worry by Brigid Delaney, we will
dive into four diverse situations addressed by Stoic
philosophy and ask ourselves how we can be our
own self-help guru.
$20 – Class Instructor is Pastor Bill Dohle, frequent
OLLI instructor from Pueblo, Colorado. Pastor at
King of Kings Lutheran Church and an adjunct
professor of religion and philosophy at Colorado
State University Pueblo.
Mary Jane and Ted Sterling show off their OLLI at
Bradley pride by wearing red during classes.
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CLASSES
Fundamentals and Contemporary Nuances of
Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Therapy
Prostate cancer is one of the most common
cancers among men, but understanding how
it’s detected and treated can feel overwhelming.
This class offers a clear, accessible introduction
to the current medical standards for prostate
cancer care. We’ll cover who should consider
screening, what tests are commonly used, and
how results are interpreted. We’ll also learn about
the diagnostic process, the importance of early
detection, and how doctors determine the best
treatment options based on individual cases.
Whether you're making decisions for yourself,
supporting a loved one, or simply want to be
informed, this session will provide trustworthy,
up-to-date information in a supportive, jargonfree setting. Bring your questions and leave with
greater con昀椀dence and clarity.
$20 – Class instructors are Dr. Timothy Smile,
Radiation Oncologist at OSF Cancer Institute,
Assistant Professor at University of Illinois College
of Medicine along with Kevin Lui, Greg Hermann,
and Dr. Salman Syed.
