Redistricting, Retirement, Medical Issues

What:

Free, public programs and lectures related to a wide variety of topics — including state redistricting, retirement and medical issues, elections, earthquakes and ethics in journalism — are offered this fall by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Cal State Fullerton. The university affinity group of retired and semiretired individuals is dedicated to the pursuit of lifelong learning.

Where:

Ruby Gerontology Center, Cal State Fullerton (unless otherwise noted)
800 N. State College Blvd., Fullerton, 92831

Extra:

The institute will offer a special presentation at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 on “Redistricting California After the 2010 Census,” co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters.

Series Schedule:

“Evening Medical Series” — collaboration of OLLI, St. Jude Medical Center’s Golden Hearts organization and the Morningside retirement community
7-9 p.m. alternate Wednesdays, Morningside, 800 Morningside Dr., Fullerton, 92835

Sept. 7  — “The Role of Rehabilitation and Training in Improving Health” with board-certified rheumatologist Andrew Concoff, director, Centers for Rehabilitation, St. Jude Medical Center

Sept. 21 — “Can a Robot Do Surgery?” by board-certified urologist Ali Alavi, St. Jude Medical Center

Oct. 5  — “Diabetes: The Importance of Early Diagnosis, Prevalence and the Newest Treatments” by Sean Nikravan, board-certified endocrinologist, St. Jude Heritage Medical Group

Oct. 26 — “Hospice Care – When, Why and How?” presented by a representative of the St. Joseph Health System Hospice

Nov. 2 — “Resistant Infections – MRSA, ‘Flesh-Eating’ B Streptococcus, Hospital-Acquired Infections and Flu” by Bhanu Sud, board-certified physician in infectious disease and internal medicine, St. Jude Medical Center

Nov. 16 — “Hip Changes in the Aging Population” with orthopedic surgeon Richard Lawton

“Best of Eclectics, Series I”
10 a.m.-noon, alternate Tuesdays, Mackey Auditorium, Ruby Gerontology Center

Sept. 13 – “What Is GIS (geographic information system) and Why Is It Important?” with John Carroll, CSUF chair and professor of geography

Sept. 27 – “Inventing and Sometimes Changing the World” with Bob Caswell, retired senior technical fellow of the Boeing Co.

Oct. 11 – “Impact of the 1947 Case of Mendez vs. Westminster” by Sandra Robbie of Chapman University

Oct. 25 –“Decentralized Technologies and Political Resistance: 1980s and 1990s” by Ann DeVaney, retired educator

Nov. 8 – “Reports of Facebook in the Egyptian Spring Uprising 2011” by Ann DeVaney, retired educator

Nov. 29 – “The Fall Pasco Report” with Jean Pasco, director of the Orange County Archives and former political reporter for the LA Times and Orange County Register

“Medical Series at the Elks Club” — collaboration of OLLI, St. Jude Medical Center’s Golden Hearts organization and Fullerton Elks Lodge
11 a.m. alternate Wednesdays, Fullerton Elks Lodge, 1400 Elks View Lane (off Brea Boulevard), 92836

Sept. 14 – “Cardiac Rhythm Problems” with Jesus Vera, board-certified interventional cardiologist, St. Jude Medical Center

Sept. 28 – “Changes in Management of the Hospitalized Patient” by Khaliq Siddiq, medical director, St. Jude Heritage Medical Group

Oct. 12 – “You Won’t Feel a Thing: Advances in Anesthesia” by anesthesiologist Stanley Abshier, St. Jude Medical Center

Oct. 19 – “The Controversy Regarding PSA Testing” by Derrick Marinelli, board-certified urologist, St. Jude Medical Center

Nov. 9 – “Osteoporosis” with Michael Fabricant, board-certified rheumatologist, St. Jude Heritage Medical Group

Nov. 30 – “Common Bowel Disorders” by Sajen Mathews, board-certified gastroenterologist, St. Jude Medical Center

“Transitions in Retirement Essentials”
9:30 a.m.-noon, alternate Saturdays, Shapiro Wing, Ruby Gerontology Center

Sept. 17 – “Retirement Boot Camp: Secrets of Surviving and Thriving in Uncertain Times” with Pauline Abbott, director of the CSUF Institute of Gerontology. This program includes an information fair and runs until 3:30 p.m.

Sept. 24 – “Hormone Replacement and the Controversy Surrounding Estrogen Therapy”

Oct. 1 – “Medicare Essentials: What You Need to Know When You Sign Up for Benefits” presented by the Orange County Council on Aging

Oct. 8 – “Armchair Genealogy”

Oct. 15 – “Fraud Scams and Identity Theft” presented by a representative of the Federal Trade Commission

Oct. 22 – “Retirement Related Stress”

Oct. 29 – “Social Security Essentials” presented by a representative of the Social Security Administration

Nov. 5 – “Surviving Your Home Improvement”

Nov. 12 – “Retirement Income Issues and Solutions”

Nov. 19 – “Smart Phones and Their Apps”

Dec. 3 – “Genealogy Oral History”

Dec. 10 – “Dental Care and Your General Health”

“Keys in Retirement”
3:30-5:30 p.m. alternate Thursdays, Sept 22 through Dec. 8, Ruby Gerontology Center Room 21
Attendees will take part in a discussion group to explore the financial, psychological, social and practical issues of retirement.

“Best of Eclectics, Series II”
1:15-3:15 p.m., alternate Thursdays, Mackey Auditorium

Sept. 22 – “The 2011 Japan Earthquake: Could It Happen Here?” with CSUF faculty members David Bowman, chair and professor of geological sciences, and Greg Childers, associate professor of physics

Oct. 6 – “On to 2012” with Raphael Sonenshein, CSUF professor of political science and chair of the Division of Politics, Administration and Justice

Oct. 20 – “The Changing Laws and Ethics of Journalism” by Jason Shepard, CSUF assistant professor of communications

Nov. 3 – “Health for All Worldwide, Is It a Realistic Goal?” by Jean Yan, former chief scientist, UN World Health Organization

Nov. 17 – “A Firsthand Perspective” with retired Col. Tom Cagley

Dec. 8 – “Politics in Film” by Phil Gianos, CSUF professor of political science

More Information:

Olli at 657-278-2446 or http://olli.fullerton.edu

Media Contact:
Pamela McLaren, Public Affairs, 657-278-4852 or pmclaren@fullerton.edu