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OLLI News from Bradley University
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Fall Registration Begins with Tomorrow's Social
Our Fall 2019 brochure has been online for over a week, and we hope that your mail carrier has also delivered a paper copy by now.
Thank you to our anonymous donors who made the 25th anniversary commemorative version of the brochure a full-color keepsake!
Once you have reviewed the offerings and made your selections, choose your way to register:
Registration Social
Attend the OLLI Summer Registration Social Wednesday, July 24 from 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. in the Bradley University Michel Student Center Ballrooms.
Remember, the Michel Student Center does not open until 7:30 a.m.
From 8:00 - 8:45 a.m., staff and volunteers check your registration forms and answer questions while you enjoy refreshments (scones, of course) and socialize with friends both new and old.
Beginning at 8:45 a.m., numbers are called in order for same-day registration processing.
Free parking is available on campus during the Fall Registration Social, so shuttle service is not offered.
Mail
Complete your registration form and return it to the Continuing Education office (1501 W. Bradley Ave, Peoria, IL 61625). Forms will be queued in the order they are received and will be processed beginning July 24 after Social registrations are complete.
Online
Beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 25 , register online at
bradley.edu/olli.
Phone
Beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 25, phone registrations will be accepted when you call (309) 677-3900.
For more information about registration, contact Bonnie or Gwen at (309) 677-3900.
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Former Director Conducting National OLLI Survey
Jon C. Neidy, former Director of OLLI at Bradley University, along with his dissertation research committee from the Department of Educational Administration and Foundations at Illinois State University, invites you to participate in an online survey about OLLI.
Specifically, the survey will ask you about your relationship to OLLI, including frequency and types of participation, your satisfaction and feelings of community with OLLI, and your experiences (if any) with financially supporting OLLI or Bradley University.
The electronic survey is voluntary, and the link is below. Please complete the survey no later than Friday, August 23.
Thank you for supporting our former director and his disseration efforts!
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Trivia Night Registration is OPEN - Sign Up Today
It's almost here ... OLLI's Trivia Night Fundraiser on Friday, August 23!
The theme for the evening's dress and table decorations is A Night at the Movies. We can't wait to see who comes dressed as
Audrey Hepburn, James Bond, your favorite Star Wars character - or just as themselves.
Remember, you don't need to be a cinema expert to answer the questions - only a handful of them will focus on movies and entertainment.
For just $45 per person ($360 for a table of 8), the evening will include hors d'oeuvres, coffee, tea, and cash bar; eight rounds of trivia fun; prizes for first and last teams, best-decorated table and best-dressed team; and lots of fun.
If you don't have a team, no worries. We'll place you on one, and you'll have a great night while we raise money for our shuttle savings fund, student volunteer awards, audio-visual purchases, and more!
Thank you in advance for supporting OLLI on this fun and relaxing evening.
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Help us Help You: OLLI Volunteer Opportunities
Consider attending these upcoming committees to share some new ideas for trips and study groups for our Winter 2020 season, as well as ways to welcome and retain our wonderful members!
All meetings will be held at 9 a.m. at the Peoria Next Innovation Center, 801 W. Main Street, Peoria. Plentiful, free parking is available behind the building.
- August 14, Winter Curriculum Committee
- August 21, Winter Curriculum Committee
- September 4, Winter Curriculum Committee
- September 11, Membership Development Committee
To learn more about volunteer opportunities with OLLI, please visit our website.
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OLLI Insider:
Your Questions Answered
Dear OLLI Insider,
I thought we were not allowed to park on Bradley's campus, but my friend said there is no shuttle for the Fall registration tomorrow. What should I do?
Signed,
Puzzled Parker
Dea
r Puzzled Parker,
You are both right! Since this is Summer session for Bradley University, everyone is allowed to park on campus. During the Fall and Spring semesters, no one is allowed to park on campus, which is why we offer our incredibly convenient park-and-ride shuttle service during the school year.
Remember, the exterior doors to the Michel Student Center open at 7:30 a.m. and doors to the Ballroom open around 8:00 a.m.
Sincerely,
OLLI Insider
OLLI Insider
is a weekly article that addresses questions from our members. If you have a question about OLLI you'd like featured in an upcoming edition, please email olli@bradley.edu.
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Business and Engineering Convergence Center Update
Bradley University is in the final stages of phase one of this project and we expect the finishing touches will come together quickly.
We plan to begin teaching classes in the new building mid-semester. The original plan to fully operate in the new building at the start of the fall the semester is being adjusted to allow more time to ensure that the technology, offices, labs, and classrooms are fully assembled to ensure that students have the highest quality learning experience.
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Beyond the Hilltop
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The Peoria Public Library Needs Your Memories!
The Peoria Public Library Association is applying to host the
Americans and the Holocaust exhibition.
This national traveling exhibition addresses important themes in American history, including Americans' responses to refugees, war and genocide in the 1930s and 1940s.
This exhibition will challenge the commonly held assumptions that Americans knew little and did nothing about the Nazi persecution and murder of Jews as the Holocaust unfolded.
As the library prepares for the grant application, its staff would like to hear from people who were alive during this period of American history. Specifically, they would like get responses to questions such as:
- During this time, what did you know about the Holocaust?
- Were you aware of what was happening in Europe?
- What were you hearing from your parents about it?"
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Keep Up with OLLI!
Stay up-to-date with the latest in OLLI news on any of our social media platforms.
Find out what OLLI members are up to. Follow us on our learning trips,
and stay informed about class information.
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Consisting of nearly 1,200 people ages 50+, OLLI members come from all backgrounds and educational levels. Together they enjoy a diverse collection of year-round programs including non-credit classes, educational travel, study groups, cinema, and lectures.
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