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The Life of a Citizen-Soldier
Instructor: Ken Bouldin
Course Date(s) & Time: 10/6/2023 - 10/6/2023, F, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Pacific Time
Fee: $10.00

Location: Oliphant Auditorium, Mary Stuart Rogers Gateway Building, 37500 Cook St Palm Desert, CA 92211 

From solider to CEO: The story of how a four-star general managed a successful business life while continuing to serve his country. Join us for an enlightening exploration of the concept of the Citizen-Soldier, an embodiment of civic responsibility and military service. All leaders, whether military or civil, exhibit three character qualities: intelligence, integrity and commitment. You'll see these qualities in Major General Kenneth Bouldin as he shares with us his life story. 

 

Zoom Cuba Información
Instructor: OLLI PDC
Course Date(s) & Time: 10/12/2023 - 10/12/2023, Th, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Pacific Time
Fee: $0.00

Location: ZOOM, Online, , CA  

Join us for an informational hour with Nancy Sindelar, an expert on Hemingway, and Paul Bardwil, our travel guide for our trip to Cuba. They will discuss Hemingway's history in Cuba as well as give additional insight on what traveling to Cuba looks like today. After the presentation, they will take time to answer questions about this trip.

Deadline to pay the deposit is October 15, 2023. Contact Jodi for more information about how to sign up for cuba: jodi.adams@csusb.edu or (909) 537 - 8270. 

We will be recording this presentation for those who cannot attend in-person. Please register even if you are not able to attend. Anyone that registers but does not attend, will automatically be sent the recording the next day. 

 

Forget Me Not: Steven Spielberg's "Schindler's List" (1993) on its Thirtieth Anniversary
Instructor: Bernard (Butch) Epps, M.F.A.
Course Date(s) & Time: 10/20/2023 - 10/20/2023, F, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Pacific Time
Fee: $10.00

Location: Oliphant Auditorium, Mary Stuart Rogers Gateway Building, 37500 Cook St Palm Desert, CA 92211 

Against the backdrop of the Holocaust, this powerful film, tells the true story of an opportunistic German businessman who as a member of the Nazi party capitalizes on the misfortune of Jews. As the horrors around him become undeniable, he makes a consequential decision that will resonate for generations to come. This film was nominated for eleven Academy Awards and winner of seven including Best Picture. We hope you will join us for this special on-campus screening presentation in our new and improved Oliphant theatre. Also, as runtime of Film is 3 hours and 15 minutes, the screening will include a 10-minute intermission.

We will be following up online the next day with a thorough PowerPoint film analysis and discussion. Online discussion will be on October 21 from 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM.

Note: For those who sign up for the on-campus presentation the following day online film analysis and discussion is offered to you at no additional charge. 

This event listing registers you for BOTH the on-campus screening and the online discussion the next day

 

Online Discussion: Forget Me Not: Steven Spielberg’s “Schindler’s List” (1993)
Instructor: Bernard (Butch) Epps, M.F.A.
Course Date(s) & Time: 10/21/2023 - 10/21/2023, Sa, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Pacific Time
Fee: $10.00

Location: ZOOM, Online, , CA  

Against the backdrop of the Holocaust, this powerful film, tells the true story of an opportunistic German businessman who as a member of the Nazi party capitalizes on the misfortune of Jews. As the horrors around him become undeniable, he makes a consequential decision that will resonate for generations to come. This film was nominated for eleven Academy Awards and winner of seven including Best Picture. We hope you will join us for this special PowerPoint film analysis and discussion.

Note: For those of you who are unable to watch the on-campus film presentation, you are encouraged to watch the film through an available rental streaming source in the comfort of your home before joining us online analysis and discussion.

 

This event listing is for the online discussion only.

 

Welcome to OLLI
Instructor: OLLI PDC
Course Date(s) & Time: 10/25/2023 - 10/25/2023, W, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Pacific Time
Fee: $0.00

Location: 309, Mary Stuart Rogers Gateway Building, 37500 Cook St Palm Desert, CA 92211 

If you love to learn just for the joy of it, you're going to love OLLI! Come and find out what the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) is all about. Get an overview of the OLLI national network, and have a look at the unique courses, trips, discussion groups, and activities you can access as a member. Hear from long-time members, and learn about the wide variety of volunteer opportunities available. You'll likely make a few new friends too. This interesting and fun-filled discussion is open to members and non-members alike.

 

The LGBTQ Journey
Instructor: Vinny Stoppia, BA
Course Date(s) & Time: 11/3/2023 - 11/3/2023, F, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Pacific Time
Fee: $10.00

Location: Oliphant Auditorium, Mary Stuart Rogers Gateway Building, 37500 Cook St Palm Desert, CA 92211 

Maya Angelou once observed that, "You can't really know where you're going until you know where you have been." Those prescient words capture the focus of the presentation, The LGBTQ Journey, as offered by Vinny Stoppia. On the occasion of celebrating LGBTQ Pride in our valley, let us reflect on the painful struggles for equality that we have endured, the valiant gains that we have acheived, and the fearless courage we project to guarantee our permanent place in a world that embraces everyone.

 

The Gift of Love & Laughter: A Holiday Fundraiser
Instructor: OLLI PDC
Course Date(s) & Time: 12/2/2023 - 12/2/2023, Sa, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Pacific Time
Fee: $50.00

Location: Theater, Indian Wells Theater, 37500 Cook Street Palm Desert, CA 92211 

Get ready to be captivated by the extraordinary talents of two prominent artists in our community, Bill Marx and Cash Baxter! Bill is a renowned pianist, arranger and composer. He’s a local legend and even has a star on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars. Cash is a fine arts painter, art historian, and world traveler. He is an award-winning, internationally acclaimed Broadway producer and New York director whose career in show business spans 40 years. Together, these two make quite the comedy duo!

By attending this event, you can help us reach our goal of fundraising $25,000. We will also be selling ornaments that have been hand painted by our members as well as accepting individual donations. All fundraising proceeds will benefit CSUSB OLLI at the Palm Desert Campus.

Come and experience a once in a lifetime evening filled with art, music, and holiday cheer!

This selection is for general seating.

Special accomadations available, for additional details call (909) 537-8121 or email olli@csusb.edu 

 

The Gift of Love & Laughter: A Holiday Fundraiser
Instructor: OLLI PDC
Course Date(s) & Time: 12/2/2023 - 12/2/2023, Sa, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Pacific Time
Fee: $75.00

Location: Theater, Indian Wells Theater, 37500 Cook Street Palm Desert, CA 92211 

Get ready to be captivated by the extraordinary talents of two prominent artists in our community, Bill Marx and Cash Baxter! Bill is a renowned pianist, arranger and composer. He’s a local legend and even has a star on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars. Cash is a fine arts painter, art historian, and world traveler. He is an award-winning, internationally acclaimed Broadway producer and New York director whose career in show business spans 40 years. Together, these two make quite the comedy duo!

By attending this event, you can help us reach our goal of fundraising $25,000. We will also be selling ornaments that have been hand painted by our members as well as accepting individual donations. All fundraising proceeds will benefit CSUSB OLLI at the Palm Desert Campus.

Come and experience a once in a lifetime evening filled with art, music, and holiday cheer!

This selection is for VIP seating.

Special accomadations available, for additional details, call (909) 537-8121 or email olli@csusb.edu

 

The Gift of Love & Laughter: A Holiday Fundraiser
Instructor: OLLI PDC
Course Date(s) & Time: 12/2/2023 - 12/2/2023, Sa, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Pacific Time
Fee: $100.00

Location: Theater, Indian Wells Theater, 37500 Cook Street Palm Desert, CA 92211 

This selection is to purchase 2 general seating tickets.
 

The Gift of Love & Laughter: A Holiday Fundraiser
Instructor: OLLI PDC
Course Date(s) & Time: 12/2/2023 - 12/2/2023, Sa, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Pacific Time
Fee: $150.00

Location: Theater, Indian Wells Theater, 37500 Cook Street Palm Desert, CA 92211 

This selection is to purchase 3 general seating tickets.
 

The Gift of Love & Laughter: A Holiday Fundraiser
Instructor: OLLI PDC
Course Date(s) & Time: 12/2/2023 - 12/2/2023, Sa, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Pacific Time
Fee: $200.00

Location: Theater, Indian Wells Theater, 37500 Cook Street Palm Desert, CA 92211 

This selection is to purchase 4 general seating tickets.
 

The Gift of Love & Laughter: A Holiday Fundraiser
Instructor: OLLI PDC
Course Date(s) & Time: 12/2/2023 - 12/2/2023, Sa, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Pacific Time
Fee: $150.00

Location: Theater, Indian Wells Theater, 37500 Cook Street Palm Desert, CA 92211 

This selection is to purchase 2 VIP tickets.
 

The Gift of Love & Laughter: A Holiday Fundraiser
Instructor: OLLI PDC
Course Date(s) & Time: 12/2/2023 - 12/2/2023, Sa, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Pacific Time
Fee: $225.00

Location: Theater, Indian Wells Theater, 37500 Cook Street Palm Desert, CA 92211 

This selection is to purchase 3 VIP tickets.
 

The Gift of Love & Laughter: A Holiday Fundraiser
Instructor: OLLI PDC
Course Date(s) & Time: 12/2/2023 - 12/2/2023, Sa, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Pacific Time
Fee: $300.00

Location: Theater, Indian Wells Theater, 37500 Cook Street Palm Desert, CA 92211 

This selection is to purchase 4 VIP tickets.
 

Travel to Cuba
Instructor: OLLI PDC
Course Date(s) & Time: 6/1/2023 - 6/30/2024, Daily, 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM Pacific Time
Fee: $100.00

Location: , ,  

Reserve your spot for the 'Travel to Cuba' trip scheduled for Februrary 2024. This $100 deposit, must be paid before October 15, 2023. Additional resources about our trip to Cuba can be attained by contacting our Engagement Coordinator, Jodi Adams by calling: (9090 537- 8271 or by emailing: jodi.adams@csusb.edu

This fee is non-refundable.

 

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