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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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G – History
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Wilmington (Arsht Hall) | February 3, 2026-May 5, 2026
Tuesday: 2:30 PM-3:45 PM
An introduction to this broad subject, we cover the major periods in American history focusing on women’s roles, status, work and experiences, with comparison to those of their brothers. Participants may volunteer to make a brief presentation about a lesser-known American woman. All are welcome! This course does not seek to exclude male experiences, rather to examine the interaction of female and male gender roles.
This offering meets for a total of 13 session(s).
INSTRUCTOR: Susan Shoemaker
SHOEMAKER, SUSAN — B.A., St. Mary’s College, Notre Dame, Indiana; M.Ed., North Carolina State University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Delaware. Extensive teaching experience at UD and regional colleges. Former member and chair of Delaware Humanities Council. Interests include music, history, literature, arts and sciences. (G518)