OLLI Spring 2025 FINAL - Flipbook - Page 5
CLASSES
Each class consists of four 1-hour sessions and
will meet each Wednesday in April. You may
choose how many classes to take - 1, 2, 3, or all 4.
Most classes meet at Bradley University9s Michel
Student Center. Eight of our classes gives you
the option to attend in person or via Zoom (#1,
#7, #9, #11, #17, #21, #26, #28) you can choose to
attend in person or remotely via Zoom. (If you
would like to register to take the class via Zoom,
go to the OLLI Online section when registering.)
WEDNESDAYS
April 2, 9, 16, and 23, 2025
Coffee 8:30 3 9:00 a.m.
● 9:00 3 10:00 a.m.
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Your Choice
1. All About Veins: Inside and Out
IN PERSON
Vascular Surgeons manage a wide
OR ONLINE
range of conditions that affect your
blood vessels. Join Dr. Andy Chiou,
Director of the vascular and endovascular team at
Peoria Vein Center, to learn all about veins inside
and out 3 literally. Each week, we9ll take a deep
dive into a different topic.
April 2: It9s OK to be Vain About Your Veins
April 9: Blocked Plumbing and Clogged Pipes,
Oh My!
April 16: Ready, Fire, Aim! Vascular Trauma
April 23: Win Some Battles, Lose the War 3
Healthcare Reality in 2025
$30 – Class instructor is Dr. Chiou, a Board Certi昀ed
Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon.
2. Autism Appreciation and Awareness
In 2023, the CDC reported that one in 36 eightyear-old children are diagnosed with autism
spectrum disorder (ASD). Over the past several
decades, much has been learned about autism,
which affects individuals across all racial, ethnic,
and socioeconomic groups. It is nearly four times
more common in boys than girls, and there is
a strong genetic component to its diagnosis.
Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial
for improving overall quality of life. This class
will explore what is known, (and not known),
about ASD, dispel common myths, and provide
practical tools that can help foster positive and
inclusive environments. Most importantly, the
class aims to deepen participants9 understanding
and appreciation of the full spectrum of autism,
promoting true acceptance.
$30 3 Class instructor is Kelly Nimtz-Rusch,
former director of OSF Autism Pathways, with a
background in pediatric nursing.
3. Building Better Cities:
Hot Topics in Urban Planning
Explore the rapidly evolving world of urban
planning. We9ll learn more about the
contemporary challenges and innovations in
planning cities, including 15-minute cities, which
is a new take on an old notion: the ability for
people to meet all or most of their daily needs
within a short walk, bike ride, or public transit.
We9ll also discuss autonomous transportation,
affordable housing, and the impact of technology
on towns and cities.
$30 3 Class instructor is Ross Black, retired City of
Peoria Community Development Director.
4. Computers: Past, Present, and Future
This class is a classic, as computers touch nearly
every aspect of our lives. We will explore the basic
components of computer systems, the history
of their development, and the key inventions
and inventors that made them possible.
Additionally, we will examine emerging trends
and technologies that may shape the future of
computers and how we use them.
$30 3 Class Instructor is Larry Trollope, retired
information technology professional and former
OLLI president.
5. Decades of Change:
20th Century History 1900-1940
This class offers an in-depth exploration of the
transformative 昀rst four decades of the 20th
century, focusing on the years 1901 to 1940. The
course is divided into four distinct segments,
each corresponding to a decade in this pivotal
period in history. We’ll discuss signi昀cant political,
economic, cultural, and social changes, as well as
the key global events that shaped the modern
world. This class will give us an understanding
of how these decades laid the foundation for the
dramatic shifts that occurred later in the century.
$30 3 Class instructor is John Cummings,
retired high school history teacher.
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