Spring 2008 Newsletter page 3

Text Box: Oscar-winning actress and author Marlee Matlin will speak at 7p.m. March 3 in Indiana State University’s Tilson Auditorium as part of the 2007-2008 University Speaker Series. A book signing and reception is planned immediately following her presentation “ The Roaring Silence: From Oscar to the West Wing” in the Heritage Lounge. Matlin received worldwide critical acclaim for her motion picture debut in Paramount Pictures’ “Children of a Lesser God,” earning her the Academy Award for Best Actress. At age 21, she became the youngest recipient of the Best Actress Oscar, making her one of only four actresses to receive that honor for a film debut.

Text Box: In addition to the Oscar, Matlin was honored by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association with the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Drama. Since then, Matlin has starred in numerous feature films and made the jump to television. Matlin currently has a recurring role on NBC’s “My Name is Earl” and joined the cast of Showtime’s cutting-edge drama “The L Word” starring opposite Jennifer Beals. In addition to acting, she has authored three books, “Deaf Child Crossing,” “Nobody’s Perfect” and “Leading Ladies.” Matlin currently serves as a national celebrity spokesperson for the American Red Cross, encouraging Americans to donate blood. She has worked on behalf of closed captioning and was

Text Box: instrumental in getting Congress to pass federal legislation requiring all televisions manufactured in the United Stated to be equipped with closed captioning technology. Matlin’s presentation is free and open to the public. Story by: Paula Meyer

Text Box: Place: Landsbaum Center for Health Education Drug Addictions—the total picture Date/Time: March 18, 2008 from 630—830pm Place: Landsbaum Center for Health Education

Text Box: Lead Poisoning—Enemy in Our Homes Date/Time: March 4, 2008 from 630—830pm Place: Landsbaum Center for Health Education Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease—Catching your Breath Date/Time: March 11, 2008 from 630– 830pm

Text Box: Stress-The Wear and Tear on Your Body Date/Time: March 25, 2008 from 630-830pm Place: Landsbaum Center for Health Education

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Text Box: “Oscar winning Actress Marlee Matlin comes to ISU March 3rd”

“Computer Basics”

I would like to thank the OLLI at ISU program for offering the computer basics class. I have tried for years to get my wife to use the computer and look up information on her own but she has always been hesitant. We decided to take the OLLI computer basics course together to make her feel more comfortable and I could stand a few lessons myself. From the beginning, we started with the basics (when to double click,

how to get onto the Internet, what programs were on the basic computer). After the first class our instructor, Todd Riker, asked us what we wanted to learn or know more about. We have used Microsoft Word, Excel and Internet. I finally understand how to copy and paste. The class consisted of eight students, one main instructor (Todd) and one helper (Jordan Fair). Todd made sure everyone understood what we were doing

while not staying to long on any one topic. Todd always had a helper with him to walk around and answer questions as he was demonstrating in the front of the class. I believe we have all come away with a lot more knowledge about computers. We have also come away with a new knowledge about where to hide when a thunderstorm comes in while in class.

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