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UD OLLI Summer Selections: June 22 – July 23, 2026
Five weeks of fun topics, short courses and field trips
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F – Culture
Wilmington (Arsht Hall) | February 2, 2026-May 4, 2026
Monday: 10:45 AM-12:00 PM
Science and reality are taking a beating in our current “alternative facts” society. Why do folks forego vaccinations in pandemics, but still check the weather report before leaving home? Consider the nature and role of science, including its uncertainties, to better appreciate and establish faith in the scientific process.
This offering meets for a total of 13 session(s).
INSTRUCTOR: Bruce Morrissey
MORRISSEY, BRUCE — Ph.D., physical/theoretical chemistry, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; J.D., George Washington University Law School. Currently retired from the UD research office and as corporate counsel for DuPont. Longtime interest in literature, Native American cultures, politics. (F237, F238)
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.
Kent/Sussex | Wilmington