Past Programs

We held a forum at Tonaquint Park in St. George, Utah to get an update on environmental issues in SW Utah with Paul Van Dam and Lisa Rutherford. Paul & Lisa are UUFSU members known for their activism over the years in environmental issues which affect our area. They enjoyed sharing music on guitar and harmonica.

Michael Kruse facilitated the service with a challenging overview of racism in our community and nation. Racism in this context includes African Americans, Indigenous Americans, Asian Americans and other people of color.

Mike (Mikey, as he likes to be called) Nelson is the Assistant Director of the Multicultural Inclusion Center (MIC) at Dixie State University.

Doug Bowen ,who teaches a number of courses at the Institute of Continued Learning (ICL) and serves as ICL Vice-Chair, presents a wonderful and delightful tribute to the life and writings of Mark Twain. He lived through some disturbing times and leaves us with a legacy of insights that help to reveal our humanity and inspire us to do better.

Chuck Goode presents a hopeful look at our universe and how we may be assured that things are happening as they should. The topics include the standard model of particle physics, the emergence of consciousness and the interconnection of humanity discussed in common language and using some animated videos.

You will enjoy this presentation by Kim Borgmeyer who has distilled some insights from her recent teaching of the ICL class, "Socrates Cafe". Philosophical questions are discussed in an unbiased atmosphere where everyone participates.

David Salisbury takes us on a historical tour of classical music composers. In his presentation he reviews the life and music of Bach, Mozart and Beethoven. You will hear familiar excerpts from some of your favorites and learn about Beethoven's ability to compose his best work after he became deaf. David answers questions and explains how this music remains so popular after hundreds of years.

Robert Shear shares his life experiences as a CEO running his own nonprofit businesses. Then near retirement, he decides to join the Peace Corps where he learns a more effective way of volunteering - support the leader over the organization. He found great fulfillment in his last endeavor. We see the building of his off-grid earth ship called the "Half Moon" and he gives us a tour.

Dr. Kramer is director and instructor at the Institute for Continued Learning, a lifelong learning program sponsored by Dixie State University. He is also the co-founder of the St George wellness and longevity program, “Live Long. Live well.”

Marilyn Richardson will lead this Mother's Day program.

Lisa Rutherford presents water issues in Southern Utah.

Margaret Wozniak presents this spring program.