Lunch & Learn Lectures
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
If you're 50 or better you are invited!
Lunch and Learn lectures are wonderful opportunities to experience a sampling of the Osher program firsthand. All six lectures will be held via Zoom Webinar. We will be broadcasting the lectures at 540 Arapeen Drive from 12 PM until 1 PM, for those who would like the option to gather in person to watch the Zoom Event. Grab your brown bag lunch, invite a friend, and join us for these informative, interesting, free lectures!
In Salt Lake City We will be broadcasting the lecture at 540 Arapeen Drive from 12 PM until 1 PM, for those who would like the option to gather in person to watch the Zoom Event.
For our St. George Learners We will be broadcasting the lecture at the St. George Graduate Center in Room 101 from 12 PM until 1 PM. The Graduate Center is located at 1071 E 100 S, St. George, UT
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Fall 2024 Lunch and Learn Lecture Series
Get to Know More about the New SLC Airport
September 18, 2024, 12:00-1:00 pm
By Nancy Volmer, Director of Communication & Marketing, Salt Lake City International Airport
Salt Lake City has secured its position as a global aviation hub by opening a brand-new airport that will serve and grow with the region for decades to come. The new Salt Lake City Airport is a state-of-the-art facility and the first new U.S. hub airport built in the 21st Century. Find out what is coming next and when the entire construction program will be completed.
Home Composting Made Easy: Anaerobic Food Digester
September 25, 2024, 12:00-1:00 pm
By Elizabeth Barrett, Director of Procurement, Wasatch Resource Recovery
Come learn about a new recovery process of claiming household “wet” garbage for energy use as fuel. Wasatch Resource Recovery is Utah’s first and only anaerobic digester dedicated to food waste diversion. The facility processes organic waste which includes food scraps, liquid waste, and manufacturing food waste. The process will turn the organic matter into sustainable resources – biogas and bio-based fertilizer. They can process food waste from restaurants, grocery stores, hotels, caterers, breweries, food processing-manufacturing plants, cafeterias, hospitals, schools, universities, glass bottled / aluminum canned / plastic bottled beverage sellers or distributors, and more. Amazing!
The Four Pillars of Healthy Aging
October 2, 2024, 12:00-1:00 pm
By David Mastroianni, Natural Growth, LLC
It is never too late to address the health concerns of aging, no matter what your age. We will discuss the differences between chronological vs. biological age, longevity, and the latest scientific research in the areas of nutrition, sleep, movement, and engagement. What are the four pillars of healthy aging, and how do they work to extend one's health span? In what areas of your life do you practice these principles, and where can we find areas for improvement? This presentation will focus on the lifestyle factors that improve vitality and mental fitness, and ward off the common degenerative diseases most prevalent today. This is a non-medical discussion without surgical or drug interventions.
The Osher Center for Integrative Health and The Wellness Bus
October 9, 2024, 12:00-1:00 pm
By Whitney Werner, MBA, MHA, Director of Administration
and Alex Hernandez, MS, RDN, Wellness Bus Programs Manager,
Osher Center for Integrative Health
Join us to learn about the University of Utah’s Osher Center for Integrative Health and one of its unique programs, the Wellness Bus. The Wellness Bus is a health program on wheels that travels to underserved communities throughout the Salt Lake valley on its mission to drive out diabetes. This presentation will also include a virtual tour of the bus!
Advance Directives and Utah’s POLST
October 16, 2024, 12:00-1:00 pm
By Alan K Ormsby, Director, AARP Utah
Who makes critical health decisions when a person is no longer able? AARP’s Utah State Director, Alan Ormsby, will discuss Utah’s Advanced Directives and substituted decision-making. He will also discuss Utah’s POLST, which stands for Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (not an advanced directive). POLST a standing medical order from a physician to help give seriously ill patients more control over their end-of-life care and ensure that their end-of-life preferences are respected.
Making the Connection: Research on Long COVID & ME/CFS
October 23, 2024, 12:00-1:00 pm
By Dr. Lucinda Bateman, MD, Founder of the Bateman Horne Center of Excellence
With the increasing number of patients experiencing Long COVID, we can draw valuable insights from other post-infectious illnesses that predated the COVID-19 pandemic. One such illness is ME/CFS, often triggered by infections, which can guide us in diagnosing and managing post-COVID complications. By leveraging the knowledge and strategies developed for ME/CFS, we can implement earlier interventions and improve patient outcomes for those suffering from Long COVID.
Bernard Osher set up the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute to be member-led and volunteer-driven. We would appreciate any suggestions for future topics of interest to you for Lunch and Learn Lectures. We especially appreciate recommendations of speakers who could present topics for us in future terms. Thank you for your participation and support!
