Lectures

Dr. Charles P. Gerba, Professor of Environmental Science, UA Monday, 2:30–3:30 pm, an ASA Zoom Webinar* Does our laundry carry germs that can make us sick? Given the Covid-19 pandemic and the new flu season just beginning, is a standard

Marcia Neugebauer, Affiliate Research Scientist, UA Lunar and Planetary Laboratory Wednesday,  2:30-3:30 p.m., an ASA Zoom Webinar* There are thousands of active spacecraft orbiting the Earth, but not very many elsewhere in the solar system. In this talk space scientist

Alex La Pierre, Program Director for Border Community Alliance in Tubac, AZ Monday, 2:30-3:30 pm, an ASA Zoom Webinar* Join Alex La Pierre, program director for Tubac-based nonprofit Border Community Alliance for this webinar featuring Arizona’s own architectural style, the Sonoran Row

Kenneth Drozd, NOAA, National Weather Service Wednesday,  2:30-3:30pm, a Zoom Webinar* 2020 has been an unusual year in many ways, and the weather was no exception.  When the final numbers are tallied, damage totals for weather-related disasters in 2020 are

Kathleen C. Schwartzman, Professor, School of Sociology, University of Arizona Wednesday, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., an ASA Zoom Webinar* Mexico is our close neighbor just a few miles south. Have you wondered about its future in light of recent global

Jan Cleere, Author, Historian, and Lecturer Monday,  2:30-3:30 pm, a Zoom Webinar* Because most history is written by men, who have often neglected the accomplishments of women, a corrective is clearly needed. Jan Cleere has spent her career seeking out

Sophie Hodorowicz Knab, Author Wednesday,  2:30-3:30 pm, An ASA Zoom Webinar* Drawing on her book, Wearing the Letter P: Polish Women as Forced Laborers in Nazi Germany 1939-1945, author Sophie Hodorowicz Knab presents a portrait of the lives of forced

“Humberto Borboa – Songs of Latin America” – posted 11/13/20 Tenor Humberto Borboa and pianist Elena Miraztchiyska present a travelogue in song by composers from Argentina, Costa Rica, Venezuela and Mexico in this new ASA-sponsored video-concert. Mexicali, Baja California native

Bernd Brand, Academy Village Resident Monday,  2:30-3:30 pm, An ASA Zoom Webinar* War Chief Juh of the southern Chiricahua Apaches (1825-1883) was not a “flash-by” Hollywood-promoted individual, but a true war chief recognized by his local group and band. In

Christopher R. Caseldine, PhD, RPA, Archaeology Southwest Wednesday, 2:30 – 3:30 pm, an ASA Zoom Webinar* Chris Caseldine, of Archaeology Southwest, will discuss how the ancient farmers in the lower Salt River Valley, Phoenix Basin, central Arizona, identified as the

Professor Janko Nikolich-Žugich, UA Monday, 2:30-3:30 p.m., a Zoom Webinar* Dr. Nikolich-Žugich’s topic is a compelling one for the Arizona Senior Academy community in these troubled times: “Immunology and Aging.”  Dr. Nikolich-Žugich is an internationally recognized immunologist and gerontologist.  

Walter Schafer, Professor Emeritus of Sociology, California SU, Chico Thursday,  2;30-3:30 pm, an ASA Webinar* This ASA lecture will feature the story of an unusual Rotary Club service project that improved the quality of life for some 65,000 residents of

Gary Fenstermacher, Prof. Emeritus, U. Michigan Thursday, November 19, 2020, 2:30-3:30 pm, an ASA Webinar* What was Henry Koffler’s founding vision for Academy Village? To what extent has it been realized? To answer these questions, Gary Fenstermacher will examine the

Edward Schechner, MSW Thursday, November 5, 2020, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m., Arizona Senior Academy Webinar* In today’s convoluted healthcare system, where can we turn for sympathetic, knowledgeable advice on managing our own health? Who can help us understand what might

Tammy McKay, Program Mgr., UNS Energy John Roebuck, Renewable Energy Programs Coordinator, TEP Wednesday, November 4, 2020, 2:30-3:30 pm, an ASA Zoom Webinar* Tucson Electric Power (TEP) is embarking on a path toward a sustainable future. This consists of laying

Jessica E. Tierney, Associate Professor, UA Department of Geosciences Wednesday, October 21, 2020, 2:30-3:30 pm, an ASA Zoom Webinar* Over the past 50 years the average global temperature, recorded since 1886, has increased at the fastest rate in all of

New Brescia Lecture Series via Zoom Webinar: Five Thursdays in October, 2:30 -4 p.m.  Dr. Michael Brescia, Arizona State Museum & University of Arizona Thursday, October 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2020, 2:30-4 p.m., Zoom Webinars* The Arizona Senior

Denice Smith, ARUP (Associated Regional and University Pathologists), University of Utah Wednesday, September 16, 2020, 2:30-3:30 pm, Zoom Webinar* The ASA Building remains closed. The disease we know as cancer was named Karkinoma by Hippocrates (460-370 BCE), but the knowledge

William D. Martz, M.D. Wednesday, September 2, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m., a Zoom Webinar* Note: The Arizona Senior Academy Building remains closed. While the vulnerability of the elderly to COVID-19 is well known, what are the particular symptoms, dangers, disease

Former Congressman Jim Kolbe Wednesday, September 9, 2:30 – 4:00 p.m., a Zoom webinar* Note: The Arizona Senior Academy Building remains closed. To address the myriad questions and challenges of the upcoming Presidential election, former Congressman Jim Kolbe has been

David Yetman, Research Social Scientist, UA’s Southwest Center Wednesday, August 19, 2020, 2:30-3:30 p.m., a live Zoom Webinar* Note: the Arizona Senior Academy Building remains closed. The iconic saguaro of the Sonoran Desert will be the subject of this talk

Albrecht Classen, University Distinguished Professor of German Studies, UA Wednesday, August 12, 2020, 2:30-3:30 p.m., a Zoom Webinar* Note: The Arizona Senior Academy Building remains closed. Fables: the earliest form of the short story, told from ancient times and diverse

Charles Wesselhoft, attorney Wednesday, August 5, 2020, 2:30-3:30 pm, a Zoom Webinar* Note: The Arizona Senior Academy building remains closed. A precious resource everywhere, water availability and allocation have shaped Arizona’s past and will figure prominently in Arizona’s future. Arizona

Michael Chriss, retired Professor of Astronomy Wednesday, August 26, 2020, 2:30-3:30 p.m., a Zoom Webinar* Note: The Arizona Senior Academy building remains closed. A British Tar is a soaring soul, as free as a mountain bird.  His energetic fist should

Wayne Wesolowski, Emeritus Professor of Chemistry, Benedictine University Thursday, July 29, 2020, 2:30 – 3:30 pm, An Arizona Senior Academy Webinar*  Note: the Arizona Senior Academy building is currently closed. In 1864 the US Military Railroad System constructed an opulent

July 15: “Good Reasons for Bad Feelings” Randolph M. Nesse, Research Professor, Arizona State University Wednesday, July 15, 2020, 2:30-3:30 p.m., a Zoom Webinar* Note: The Arizona Senior Academy Building remains closed.  The persistence of human suffering has puzzled philosophers

Jay Rosenblatt, University of Arizona Wednesday, July 22, 2020, 2:30-4:30 p.m., a Zoom Webinar* Note: the Arizona Senior Academy Building remains closed. Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827) was one of the great masters of the Classical and Romantic eras in music,

Dr. Shirin D. Antia,  Meyerson Distinguished Professor of Disability and Rehabilitation, University of Arizona Wednesday, June 24, 2020, 2:30–3:30 pm, delivered via Zoom webinar* Note: The Arizona Senior Academy Building remains closed. Childhood deafness influences all aspects of development, but

William A. Sprigg, UA Research Professor Emeritus Wednesday, July 8, 2020, 2:30-3:30 p.m., a Zoom Webinar* Note: the Arizona Senior Academy building remains closed. Forecasting windblown dust (for cardiovascular and respiratory reasons) has led to forecasting Valley fever fungus. Atmospheric

David Fitzsimmons, syndicated editorial cartoonist for The Arizona Daily Star Thursday, June 25, 2020, 2:30 – 3:30 pm, an Arizona Senior Academy Webinar* David Fitzsimmons is an internationally syndicated editorial cartoonist and weekly columnist for The Arizona Daily Star. A

Marilyn Skinner, Professor of Classics, Emerita, UA Wednesday, July 1, 2020, 2:30-3:30 p.m., a Zoom Webinar* Note: The Arizona Senior Academy Building remains closed. In 1937, archaeologists from the American School of Classical Studies at Athens excavated a well near

Michael Chriss, retired astronomer and Academy Village resident Thursday, June 18, 2020, 2:30—3:30 p.m., a Zoom Webinar* Note: The Arizona Senior Academy Building remains closed to the public. Simply lovely.  There you are, looking out across a tranquil sea, on an

Dr. Joanne Birdwhistell, Professor Emerita of Philosophy and Asian Civilization Wednesday, June 17, 2020, 2:30-3:30, delivered via Zoom webinar* Note: The ASA Building is closed at present Joanne Birdwhistell will provide an overview of Hinduism in regard to its fundamental

David Breshears UA Regents Professor Wednesday, May 27, 2:30-3:30 pm, a Zoom Webinar* Note: The ASA Building is currently closed. As several recent ASA lecturers have pointed out, forests are essential to helping keep our planet cool, both by providing

Dr. Michael Brescia Wednesday, June 10,  AND continued Thursday, June 11, 2020 2:30-3:30 p.m, via live Zoom webinar* In this four-part series, Dr. Michael Brescia has re-introduced us to the history of the world since around 1500 via the premise

Dr. Michael Brescia Arizona State Museum University of Arizona Wednesday, June 3, 2020, 2:30-3:30 pm, continued Thursday, June 4, 2:30-3:30 pm, delivered via Zoom webinar* In this four-part series, Dr. Michael Brescia has taken us beyond the media headlines and

Dr. Joanne Birdwhistell Professor Emerita of Philosophy and Asian Civilization Thursday, May 28, 2020, 2:30-3:30, delivered via Zoom Webinar* Joanne Birdwhistell will provide an overview of Buddhism in regard to its fundamental religious and philosophical beliefs, its historical development, and

Ethan Finch, Next Generation Ranger, Saguaro National Park Wednesday, May 20, 2020, 2:30-3:30 pm, a Zoom Webinar* Note: The Arizona Senior Academy Building is currently closed, and all programs are being delivered via the internet. Most residents of Academy Village

Don Behnke, PhD Thursday, May 21, 2020, 2:30-3:30 pm, a live Zoom Webinar* Note: the ASA Building is closed during the pandemic. Returning to the ASA with another of his provocative and entertaining programs on popular music, Don Behnke will

Mike Horn-Mitchem, Discussion Leader Thursday, March 19, 2020, 2:30-4 p.m., The Arizona Senior Academy Building “Red Sea Security” is the eighth and last in the 2020 ASA series of Discussions based on materials prepared by the non-partisan Foreign Policy Association

(to be rescheduled) Tuesday, March 31, 2020, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm, The Arizona Senior Academy Building Blues fans rejoice – Grams & Krieger are back! These Arizona Blues Hall of Famers are mainstays of the Tucson music scene and

Rosemary Brown & Sharon Scott – Recently Retired Bed & Breakfast Owners Wednesday, Apr 22, 2020  2:30-3:30 pm, (to be rescheduled) The Arizona Senior Academy Building If you’ve ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at a Bed &

Tuesday March 24, 2020, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Arizona Senior Academy Building A perennial favorite at the Arizona Senior Academy, cellist Theodore Buchholz once again introduces us to musical friends, presenting a program of “Bohemian Trios” for piano, violin

Christopher Cokinos, Associate Professor of English, UA Wednesday, March 25, 2020, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m., The Arizona Senior Academy Building   The moon floats above us – a mere quarter of a million miles away – but it has held

Dr. Sarah C. Chambers, Professor of History, University of Minnesota Thursday, March 26, 2020, 2:30–3:30 pm, The Arizona Senior Academy Building When you imagine the Virgin Mary, you might conjure an image of passive suffering or caring maternalism, but would

Tuesday, March 17, 2020, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Get into the musical spirit of St. Patrick’s Day with Nancy McCallion’s Irish Trio! In what has become an annual tradition at the Arizona Senior Academy, singer-songwriter Nancy McCallion shares her