Welcome Message

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Connecticut is pleased to present the fall 2009 Course Catalog (brochure) to residents of the region and the State of Connecticut. As we reflect on the first half of 2009 there is good news to share with our past, current, and prospective members. In these often uncertain times, it is an honor to lead an organization that has so much good news and embraces positive, healthy, forward-looking ideas.

  • The Bernard Osher Foundation has announced the third cycle grant funding for OLLI at UConn beginning on July 1, 2009
  • Our Second Annual OLLI Open House takes place Tuesday, August 18, 2009 from 9 AM to 3 PM! It is bigger and better than ever!
  • OLLI is offering nearly 40 courses – among them are 28 NEW course titles
  • Author William Mann returns to OLLI in 2009 to launch his new book about Elizabeth Taylor. This special event takes place at the Palace Theater.
  • Musica Scolara, our intergenerational UConn/Waterbury Chorus, continues to grow (please consider joining if you like to sing—vocal placements will be on August 18, 2009) 
  • OLLI is proud to announce the “Mat and Chat Series”, exclusively designed for OLLI members, in partnership with the Palace Theater. Please support this wonderful program.
  • OLLI has expanded the “Connect to Your World” library workshop series during the lunch time slot. This six-part series provides an option during the OLLI Café time slot. Seating is limited so advance registration is required.
  • OLLI is honoring and reaching out to Veterans. We are honored to have retired Brigadier General Wilma Vaught coming to speak from Washington, DC. Please come hear about the history and role of women in the U.S. Military.

If you like what we are doing please tell friends, relatives, and acquaintances. Our goal is to reach 500 members in the coming months and we are very close! Please help us by spreading the word!

Finally, I express deep thanks to our staff and members who volunteer their time to make this organization operate so smoothly—without them OLLI wouldn’t exist.

 

Sincerely,
Brian's Signature
Brian G. Chapman, Ed.D
Director of OLLI at UCONN