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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) | June 23, 2026-June 23, 2026
Tuesday: 10:30 AM-12:00 PM
Various historians have created theories of the rise and fall of civilizations, establishing the stages of civilizations. One such historian of contemporary significance is Carroll Quigley, who authored The Evolution of Civilizations and taught former President Bill Clinton and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Clinton described Quigley as having created his worldview. This is a preview for a fall 2026 course applying Quigley’s methodology to what he predicted 50 years ago would be today’s “age of conflict.”
This offering meets for a total of 1 session(s).
INSTRUCTOR: David McBride
McBRIDE, DAVID — B.S., foreign service, Georgetown University, School of Foreign Service; Emory University, School of Law. Of counsel at Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP. Member of the American Law Institute and Fellow in the American Colleges of Trial Lawyers and Governance Counsel. Has taught various legal and other courses. (SE340)
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