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Fun and learning are at OLLI this fall!
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ABOUT OLLI OLLI Membership..................................2 Registration and Fees........................2 Calendar........................3, back cover Course Formats ......................................3 General Information......................3-4 Membership Benefits ........................2 UD Opportunities and Privileges..............................................4-5 In-Person Participation Guidelines ................................................8 OLLI Locations ........................................5 OLLI Council, Committees, Staff ........................................................6–7 Instructors ..........................................61-76
Welcome to the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at the University of Delaware. Why join us? To be part of a vibrant community of members, age 50 or over. This is where you can experience the joy of learning for fun. OLLI is where friends meet to learn.
Connie Benko
Glenn Rill
No tests—this is not a degree program—just learning for the sheer joy of learning. We expand our intellectual horizons by taking courses and participating in volunteer opportunities and social activities. We offer over 300 courses this fall, giving you the opportunity to learn things you always wanted to explore. Learn (or re-learn) a musical instrument or join a band or chorus. Become an artist. Take yoga and tai chi. Read and speak a foreign language. Delve into history or politics. Appreciate many types of literature. Explore the sciences. Participate in a club. And much more. Why do our members love OLLI so much? Yes, the classes—scan this catalog and be amazed by the breadth of opportunities to learn and participate. Also, the people— old friends and new. We look forward to seeing you this fall—new members and returning members. And invite a friend to join you. Carpool to our in-person classes. Gather to join our online classes. You will find your experience very rewarding. Whether you are new or returning, we hope to see you at UD OLLI! Connie Benko, Council Chair, OLLI Kent/Sussex Glenn Rill, Council Chair, OLLI Wilmington
COURSES Arts Art History and Appreciation ....8 Fine Arts........................................................8 Performing Arts Appreciation........................................15 Performing Arts Participation ........................................17 Humanities
General Studies ..................................22 Genealogy ..............................................26 Culture ........................................................26 History ........................................................27 Literature ..................................................35 International Affairs ........................38 Philosophy and Religion ..............38 Writing ........................................................41 Information Technology ..............42 Languages ..............................................44 Math and Sciences
Life Sciences..........................................48 Health and Wellness ......................49 Physical Sciences and Math ....53 Economics, Finance, Political Science, Law ................54 Extracurricular Activities..............58 1 UD Osher Lifelong Learning Institute | olli.udel.edu