April 6, 2020
Summer Workshops & Zoom Safety
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All OLLI at SBU workshops, events, activities & meetings will be held on the digital platform Zoom,
for the Summer 2020 Semester (6/1/20-7/3/20)

Pending guidance from public health officials and Stony Brook University, we will make a determination about when to resume
in a face-to-face format on campus.

Please note that you are eligible for Summer Workshops if:

  • You purchased a 2019-2020 Annual OLLI Membership ($325)
  • You purchase a Summer OLLI Membership ($80)

Fall & Spring term memberships do not include a Summer Membership, you must purchase a Summer Membership separately.

NEW Members Are Welcome!
Internet safety is our utmost priority when using Zoom to deliver OLLI digital workshops to our members.

We are currently working directly with all OLLI Digital Workshop Leaders to keep your OLLI Zoom experience safe.

Here are some important tips on being safe while using zoom:

  • Do not share the links to OLLI workshops on social media or anywhere public. This reduces the risk of unwanted people joining the meeting.
  • Do not click on links or advertisements sent to you unless you know that they are from a trusted source.
  • Please make sure you log in to your Zoom account when entering a workshop. This will allow the workshop leader to see your first and last name, enabling them to see who you are for added security.
  • If you do not want your location in your video feed you can opt to turn off your camera or explore uploading virtual background. If your device does not have that capability, we recommend that you position yourself against a blank wall. 


Workshop Leaders are being trained on newly implemented safety measures such as:

  • Password Encryption
  • Use of the Waiting Room
  • Not letting members share their screens unless permitted
  • Locking the meeting room once the workshop has started
  • Muting All Participants upon entry


Additional safety precautions and training sessions are being created. Updates will be shared as they are implemented.

Please continue to check your emails for updates as we progress into our Summer semester;
new procedures will be instituted.
If you have specific questions regarding this information, please contact Breanne Delligatti, OLLI at SBU Program Manager