History
Myrna Goldberger calls what
she does “Edutainment.” She has
been on the staff of Osher
Lifelong Learning Institute at
FAU for more than 20 years.
Educated at the University of
Maryland, Loyola College and
Johns Hopkins University, she has had more than
50 years of experience in educational programming,
including Elderhostels and scholar-in-residence
weekends.
She currently presents lectures to community groups, religious groups and special interest
organizations in Florida and numerous other states. In addition, Ms. Goldberger performs in self-written, one-act plays focusing on famous American men and women. Her students, who call themselves “Myrna’s Groupies,” describe her as “charismatic, knowledgeable and dynamic.”
The Life and Career of Nellie Bly
Nellie Bly was not her real name, but it is the name
she is remembered by as a journalist, an investigative
reporter, an activist for children and adoption and
and a daredevil traveler who made history with her
exploits of adventure in a trip around the world — a
trip that broke records of speed and showed “what a
woman is capable of achieving.” From an exposé
detailing the horrors of an insane asylum to her
famous journey to her years as an entrepreneur,
Elizabeth Cochrane Seaman endured poverty,
tragedy, fame and resilience to promote women,
proper medical care and sexual equality.
Also called “Pink,” she lived her determinations and
fought for recognition. In this self-written play, Myrna
Goldberger, using costume and technology, portrays
Nellie Bly’s life and career and illustrates how she
won her place in history through text, music and film.
Register Early! There is a $5 charge for registering on the day of a one-time lecture or event.
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| Place: | Auditorium, Lifelong Learning Complex, Jupiter Campus |
| Dates: | Saturday, April 14 2018 |
| Time: | 1 - 2:30 PM |
| Fee: | $25 / member; $35 / non-member |
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Where Are They Now?
Whatever Happened to...
A celebrity is defined as someone who captures the
limelight because of an unusual action, behavior or
statement. The public life of a celebrity can be
ongoing, intermittent or brief and can enable the
individual to become part of our lasting culture. In
some instances, the cultural celebrity may enjoy the
circumstances in which he/she is portrayed; in other
instances, the individual is maligned, criticized or
even highly disliked, arousing negative emotional
feelings among those who follow the story. This
lecture will focus on men and women who fit the
description described above and who are
remembered because of their scandalous actions or
circumstances that made them front page news before
they faded from view. What has happened to these
people? Where are they now? Included in our
discussion will be the stories and whereabouts of
Monica Lewinsky, Linda Tripp, Ruth Madoff,
Sarah Palin, Casey Anthony, Jonathan Pollard and
Patty Hearst.
Register Early! There is a $5 charge for registering on the day of a one-time lecture or event.
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| Course # S1S1 — One Time Event
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| Place: | Auditorium, Lifelong Learning Complex, Jupiter Campus |
| Dates: | Saturday, March 24 2018 |
| Time: | 1 - 2:30 PM |
| Fee: | $25 / member; $35 / non-member |
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