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UD OLLI Summer Selections: June 22 – July 23, 2026
Five weeks of fun topics, short courses and field trips — registration details coming soon
SE – Special Event
Wilmington (Arsht Hall) | July 2, 2026-July 2, 2026
Thursday: 12:00 PM-1:00 PM
This is the compelling story of the USS Houston CA-30 and its struggles fighting in the Asia West Pacific, commencing with the outbreak of WWII. The story chronicles the prisoner of war experience for the modest number of survivors and directly correlates to the famous WWII war movie titled Bridge on the River Kwai. Learn the true story of what happened that is historically untold and unknown.
This offering meets for a total of 1 session(s).
INSTRUCTOR: John Schwarz
SCHWARZ, JOHN — As the son of USS Houston CA-30 shipmate/survivor Otto Schwarz, has been involved with his WWII prisoner of war survivor story for a lifetime. A certified school teacher who has enhanced the original presentation delivered by Otto for many years, and has delivered presentations 47 times to 2,335 attendees. (SE106)
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