The University of Delaware’s OLLI programs have partnered across all locations to offer more than 200 online classes this fall, with volunteer instructors drawn from the OLLI Wilmington …
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UD’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute-based Ben Franklin Circle began meeting online after UD’s OLLI programs were canceled due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. OLLI’s Ben Franklin Circle discussion …
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OLLI to host online summer session! UPDATED MAY 21, 2020 The Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes at the University of Delaware will be hosting a new series of interactive …
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OLLI programming and courses suspended for Spring 2020 semester Due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, both OLLI Wilmington and OLLI Kent and Sussex suspended all programming beginning Wednesday, …
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OLLI classes and programming remain suspended until further notice Coronavirus, or COVID-19, continues to be an evolving situation, and we want to keep you informed about University of …
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OLLI classes and programming suspended until further notice Coronavirus, or COVID-19, continues to be an evolving situation, and we want to keep you informed about University of Delaware …
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UD’s lifelong learning program in Wilmington will host a free daytime lecture series on Fridays this spring at Arsht Hall. Series features history topics, successful aging, pet therapy, …
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Self-improvement as a lifelong endeavor The Ben Franklin Circle Discussion Group at OLLI Wilmington meets as an extracurricular activity led by Diane Senerth, pictured center front. Last fall, …
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Joan Mansperger is an OLLI member and volunteer from Lewes, Del., seen here volunteering at the MERR Institute (Marine Education, Research and Rehabilitation) education table at the …
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A class from UD’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) program visits UD’s Vita Nova kitchen with a tour led by Vita Nova chef-instructors John Deflieze and Joe DiGregorio. …
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University of Delaware Provost Robin W. Morgan recently announced a new OLLI Lewes classroom partnership with Trinity Faith Christian Center, Lewes. UD’s expanding lifelong learning program signs classroom …
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OLLI course catalogs available now, January open houses set Registration is open now for spring classes at the University of Delaware’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes (OLLI). Classes start …
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Pictured in front of OLLI Kent County’s home at Wyoming Church in Dover is the Member Relations Committee of Caroline Baxter, Deb Roberts, UD administrative assistant Diana Faison, …
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Betsey and Neil Cullen presented “Exceed Your Fundraising Goal: It Can Happen,” at the 2019 Southern Regional Conference for Learning in Retirement. This summer, OLLI Wilmington members Neil and …
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Learn about retirement and senior care resources in our area Senior Retirement Expo Sept. 20, 2019 12:30-3 p.m., Arsht Hall University of Delaware 2700 Pennsylvania Ave., Wilmington Learn more …
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Series features senior expo, Callahan lectures, poetry and author talks The community is invited to attend a free daytime lecture series this fall sponsored by the University of …
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Jon Swallow, UD director of marine operations, led an impromptu question-and-answer session when UD by the Sea participants stopped for a site visit at the UD Research Vessel …
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Fall course catalogs are available now for UD’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) programs. To learn more, the community is invited to attend an open house on July …
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Karen M. Ingram is pictured here on her award-winning city block for which she won first place in the Community Greenest Block category in the 2016 Wilmington City …
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Heritage Shores, Bridgeville, Del. The University of Delaware’s popular educational program for individuals aged 50+ will expand to Bridgeville, Del., for the upcoming fall semester. For the first …
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Molecular biologist Bob LaRossa will discuss how DNA technologies have revolutionized genealogy research, at UD’s Arsht Hall in Wilmington on June 12. June 10-13: genealogy and culture lectures …
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Summer enrichment learning for age 50+ Registration is open now for summer classes at the University of Delaware’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes (OLLI) with classes starting June 3 …
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Pro Football Hall of Fame sportswriter Ray Didinger presents “The NFL at 100: How Football Became America’s Game” at UD’s Arsht Hall in Wilmington. Eagles Encyclopedia author explains …
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As part of the Issues in Foreign Policy class at OLLI Lewes, U.S. Admiral Michael Mullen discussed the decline of U.S. influence. Pictured here, OLLI members Michael Burkhart, …
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The OLLI Lewes program had its home at the Cape Henlopen School District’s Lewes School on Savannah Road in Lewes, from 2003 to 2013. OLLI Lewes, Ocean View …
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Spring enrichment learning for age 50+ Registration is open now for spring classes at the University of Delaware’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes (OLLI) with classes starting Jan. 28 …
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Neighboring organizations enjoy intergenerational experience A pair of neighboring nonprofit organizations teamed up for an intergenerational experience when 12 members of the University of Delaware’s Osher Lifelong Learning …
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OLLI Lewes member Sue Claire Harper was featured in a recent issue of Delaware Today’s 302Health magazine. “Sue Claire Harper is plenty busy as chair of the League …
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Fall courses at the University of Delaware’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes (OLLI) take place Sept. 4-Nov. 19 in Dover, Lewes and Ocean View, and Sept. 4-Dec. 7 in …
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OLLI Dover classes to meet at Wyoming Church this fall The OLLI Dover program is moving to a new Dover classroom location beginning this fall, with classes held …
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Jennifer Merrill UD’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute and Division of Professional and Continuing Studies are pleased to welcome Jennifer Zelenke Merrill to succeed longtime OLLI Wilmington manager Carol …
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On Thursday, May 10, OLLI Wilmington program coordinator Andrea Majewski participated in the “Over the Edge” fundraising event to help benefit Special Olympics in Delaware, rappelling down a …
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OLLI Lewes summer classes featured a variety of topics this year, including these in session on June 12, 2018 and captured by a visiting photographer. Introduction to Duplicate …
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OLLI Dover summer classes featured a variety of topics this year, including these in session on June 12, 2018 and captured by a visiting photographer. Tree Classification taught …
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UD’s lifelong learning program in Wilmington will host a four-day morning lecture series June 11-14. Featured presenters include UD alumnus Dana Herbert of Desserts by Dana, pictured above. …
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The OLLI Spring Luncheon was held on April 16 with over 100 in attendance. Tradition Slow Jam played during the social hour. Elder Moments accompanied by Readers Theater …
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Registration is open now for summer session at the University of Delaware’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes (OLLI) with classes scheduled for June 4-29 in Dover and Lewes and …
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All campuses of the University of Delaware will remain closed Wednesday, March 21 due to inclement weather. Classes scheduled on March 21 will not meet, and offices will be …
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Dover exhibit features artists from UD’s lifelong learning programs Statewide OLLI Juried Art Exhibit Dover Public Library, 35 Loockerman Plaza, Dover March 10-April 14, 2018 Reception and Award …
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OLLI members at the University of Delaware in Lewes and Ocean View recently had the opportunity to sign up for a new class taught by Susan Ball, chair …
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“Originally, we learned about OLLI from neighbors, and Betsey enrolled in a poetry course. Later we enrolled in classes together, and we were off and running. Betsey writes …
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When most people think of the University of Delaware, they envision the Newark campus bustling with students hurrying from class to class and preparing for their future careers. …
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“My favorite aspect of our UD lifelong learning program as a course leader is the lively interaction with class members. Our class sessions are discussion-focused, not lectures, and …
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“When you hear the word ‘school’ or ‘classes,’ maybe your mind immediately thinks of writing essays or taking exams. Well, mine did, but that’s not the case at …
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Drones, the monosyllabic catch-all for remote controlled unmanned aircraft, have captured the attention of almost everyone in the past decade. But the history of drones goes back more …
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The 21-member (and growing) Lewes Beekeeping Club was formed in 2016 during the inaugural beekeeping class taught by Dean Hoover and Tom Lord at OLLI in Lewes, Delaware. …
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A Wooden Boat Building class at UD’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) program in Wilmington built a 17-foot kayak from a kit, led by instructor Jim Hainer (third …
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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at the University of Delaware
OLLI is an academic cooperative for adults 50 and over to enjoy classes, teach, exchange ideas and socialize together, with no exams or educational requirements for participation. OLLI welcomes you.
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