Daniel Duncan, Photographer and Filmmaker Wednesday, January 13, 2021, 2:30-3:30 pm, an ASA Zoom Webinar* Many members of the Arizona Senior Academy have tuned in to KUAT’s In the Americas with David Yetman and The Desert Speaks over the years—some
Jan 18: “What Can We Learn from Other Countries about Health Care?”
Neil Kochenour, MD Monday, January 18, 2021, 2:30-3:30 p.m., an ASA Zoom Webinar* “Which country has the world’s best health-care system?” Often the reason for asking this question is another question: “What system should the US copy to improve its
Jan 11: “Coming Home to a Place You’ve Never Been Before: Immigration, Refugee Resettlement, & Citizenship”
Rodo Sofranac, Teacher, Translator, Community Organizer Monday, January 11, 2021, 2:30 to 3:30 pm, an ASA Zoom Webinar* While the politics of immigration, refugee resettlement, and citizenship are noisier than ever, and the policies are mired, what happens to the
Jan 20: Hummingbirds
Jeff Babson, Pima County Natural Resources, Parks, and Recreation, and Sky Island Tours Wednesday, January 20, 2021, 2:30 to 3:30 pm, an ASA Zoom Webinar* Hummingbirds delight birders and non-birders alike with their brilliant colors, unparalleled flight abilities, and cheeky
Dec. 7: “Germ Warfare and Laundry”
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
Dec 23: “What’s Up in Deep Space?”
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
Dec 21: “Arizona’s Adobe Architecture: The Sonoran Row House”
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
Dec 9: “2020 Weather: A View from the National Weather Service, Tucson”
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
Dec 2: “Mexico’s Economic Future in the Face of Global Shifts”
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
Nov. 30: “Legacies of the Past: Arizona Women Who Made History”
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
Nov 25: “Polish Women as Forced Laborers in Nazi Germany”
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
Dec. 14: “The Least-known War Chief of the Free Nde’Ndai – Chiricahua Apaches”
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
Nov 18: “A Social History of Hohokam Irrigation in the Lower Salt River Valley, Central Arizona”
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
Nov. 16: “COVID-19—When a New Virus Emerges in our Senior Population”
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.
Nov. 12: “In Kilimanjaro’s Shadow: A Decade of Cross-National Rotary Service”
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
Nov. 19: “Envisioning a Different Way to Retire: The First Quarter Century of Academy Village”
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
Nov. 5: “How Social Work Can Help in Navigating Health Systems”
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
Nov. 4: “TEP Energy Programs: Renewables and Energy Efficiency”
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
Oct. 21: “The Sciences of Global Warming”
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
Thursday, October 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2020: “A Pestilence So Great and Universal: Disease and Health in Early Mexican History”
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
Sept. 16: “Moonshot: Why Cancer Offers More Challenges than a Trip to the Moon”
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
Sept. 2: Unique Aspects of Covid-19 That Apply to Seniors
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
Sept. 9: Election 2020: What If?
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
Aug. 19: “The Tallest and Largest Cacti”
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
Aug. 12: “Wisdom from the Past as Wisdom for Our Future: Medieval Fable Literature as a Key to Enlightenment”
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
Aug. 5: “Water Rights and Usage”
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
Aug. 26: “The Mutiny on the Bounty”
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
July 29: “The Lincoln Train is Coming! Abraham Lincoln’s 1865 Funeral Train”
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
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
July 22: “The String Quartets of Beethoven”
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,
June 24: “Facilitating Communication in Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Children”
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
July 8: “Valley Fever Research: Predict the Future & Understand the Past” …. an exercise in Interdisciplinary Research & Public Policy
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
June 25: “Where a Cartoonist Draws the Line in 2020”
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
July 1: “Babies in the Well: the ‘Agora Bone Well’ and the Ancient Greek Infant”
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
June 18: “How Fast Are You Going When You Are Standing Still?”
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
June 17: Webinar: “Hinduism and its Foundations”
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
May 27: “Forest Die-offs and Climate Change”
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
June 10 and 11: “Toward an Understanding of World History and Globalization, Part IV—Industrialization and its Impact on the Twentieth Century”
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
June 3 & 4: “Toward an Understanding of World History and Globalization, Part III—Cross-Cultural Transitions and the Leap to Enlightenment”
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
May 28: “Buddhism and its Global Reach”
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
May 20: Saguaro National Park East—a History and an Ecology
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
May 21: Cool, Cole, and Cabaret
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
March 19: Great Decisions: “Competition and Cooperation in the Red Sea Region”
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
March 31: (canceled) “Grams & Krieger Blues Duo”
(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
Apr 22 (Canceled): “Inside Views: Running A Bed & Breakfast”
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 &
Cancelled :March 24: “Ted Buchholz & Friends Piano Trio”
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
March 25: “Divine and Mysterious: The Moon Before Apollo”
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
March 26: “Mother or Activist?: Changing Images of the Virgin Mary from Medieval Spain to Colonial Latin America”
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
March 17: “Nancy McCallion’s Irish Trio”
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