Fall 2025 OLLI Digital Catalog 

Delaware: 10 Views of the First State, Part 2 (D283-7)

D – General Studies

This class continues the story of Delaware’s rich history, culture and environment. Ten OLLI members from across the state present programs on different aspects of Delaware’s life. We explore a variety of topics involving agriculture, art, history, theater, the Delaware Agricultural Museum, the Mt. Cuba Center, crossing the Delaware and more.

View this class on your own schedule. Viewing link is emailed to participants prior to the semester start.

INSTRUCTORS: Joan Miller, John Erickson, Thomas Powderly

MILLER, JOAN — B.A., history, Hunter College; M.S., Fordham University; A.L.D., literature in education, New York University; M.S.Ed., computer education, Fordham University. Retired after 35 years teaching in New York City and Scotch Plains, N.J.

ERICKSON, JOHN — Art teacher for 35 years for junior high and middle school. Graduate of University of Delaware.

POWDERLY, THOMAS — B.S., Niagara University, M.P.S., New School for Social Research, C.T.C., The Travel Institute. Native New Yorker, circumnavigator, lifelong theatre enthusiast. Numerous travel industry leadership positions, awards and honors including Honorary Captain of the QE2. (CA329, CA331, D270, D283, D284)

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