Association of Lifelong Learners Calendar

Across East Central Indiana, the health and wellbeing of people, land, water, and wildlife are intertwined. The places we protect shape our communities, and the choices our communities make shape the future of those places. Julie will speak about Red-tail’s land latest protection projects, restoration projects, educational programs, and how these outcomes move us toward our long-term vision: a community protecting, restoring, enjoying, and caring for nature.

This talk examines what archaeological excavations reveal about urban life in the Roman world. It focuses on evidence from several ancient cities, including Ephesus, Pergamum, and Sardis in Asia Minor; Pompeii and Ostia in Italy; as well as selected cities in the Middle East and North Africa.

“Corporate America” is neither as sinister nor as sophisticated as Hollywood and the headlines often suggest. This talk offers an insider’s perspective on the corporate world, revealing its very human realities through the experience of someone who has worked extensively within it.

In early 1900s Indiana, John Terrell was the wealthiest man in Wells County, thanks to oil discovered on his farm. But when his youngest daughter, Lucy, became pregnant and was forced into marriage with the abusive Melvin Wolfe, Terrell’s life and fortune began to unravel n a tumultuous spiral of murder, a dramatic trial, and madness.

Elizabeth Richter presents the fascinating story of one of the oldest and most beautiful musical instruments found throughout the world. She will perform examples of music written for the harp as it developed over the past millennium.

BSU First Lady Jennifer Mearns will share stories about her upbringing, adventures while working in the sports marketing business, including traveling the world with the men’s professional tennis tour, raising five children while starting her own business, and supporting her husband’s career with the Department of Justice and higher education.

Richard Harris will lead a thought-provoking exploration of a wide range of inventions, including many we often overlook—such as rope, without which worldwide exploration would not have been possible. Audience members are encouraged to bring their own nominations for impactful inventions and ideas.