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OLLI News from Bradley University
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Trivia Night Tables Are Filling Quickly!
It's almost here ... OLLI's Trivia Night Fundraiser on Friday, August 23!
Dan DiOrio and Greg Batton from WMBD 1470 (pictured above, at last year's event), will be back to guide us through an evening of eight rounds of trivia fun.
We're getting individual reservations daily, and are filling our tables of eight quickly - so register as soon as possible!
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.
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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Last Call for OLLI's Trip to Ravinia
Ravinia Festival: Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Wednesday, August 7
1:00 p.m. - 1:15 a.m.
We're heading to Ravinia tomorrow (Wednesday, August 7), and today is your last day to join us!
We'll enjoy an exclusive evening with a buffet dinner in a private tent, sit in the pavilion for the performance, and participate in a pre-concert discussion with Dr. Stephen Alltop of Northwestern University.
As an added bonus, we'll be joined by our peers from two other OLLIs: Northwestern and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Tickets are $175 each and include pavilion seat for the performance, presentation, two-hour buffet dinner (with wine, soda, coffee, tea), gratuities
, snacks, and charter coach transportation.
Register online
or give us a call at (309) 677-3900 to learn more about this annual outing.
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What Are You Reading This Summer?
Are you reading a book right now that you just can't seem to put down? Do you have a favorite book that might be an interesting study group or class?
OLLI Learns is the place to share this information.
On this site, you'll find recommendations for books, videos, and podcasts that are connected (or can be connected) to one of our programs.
If you have loved one of your classes or other events, and have found additional readings, videos, or podcasts to continue your learning journey, please share them with us on the
OLLI Learns
website.
Thank you for contributing and making OLLI Learns one of the most unique member-driven websites in the Osher network!
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Reminder: Former Director Conducting National 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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OLLI Insider:
Your Questions Answered
Dear OLLI Insider,
If I want to sign up for one of the local trips that is a lottery trip, do I have to pay in advance?
Signed,
Lottery Lou
Dea
r Lottery Lou,
That's a great question! If you register for a lottery-style trip (we have two this Fall), or are put on a wait list for another event, we don't require any payment.
If you are called as one of the lottery winners, or are called from the wait list to join a trip, we will ask for payment at that time.
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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Startup Assistance Available with Brave Launch
The Illinois Small Business Development Center is accepting applications for its 2019 Brave Launch program, which runs September 24th through November 7, 2019.
Designed for startups, Brave Launch is a seven-week intense business accelerator that offers a platform for developing new products, services or service models for growth and sustainability. The program provides participants with resources for repeatable success by diving in to what customers really want.
Applications are due August 26th and can be found here
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Beyond the Hilltop
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Online Map of Public Murals Available
Big Picture Peoria has released an online map of public murals in the City of Peoria
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Peoria has seen a significant rise in public art and murals over the last decade, thanks to programs like Sculpture Walk Peoria, ArtPop Peoria, and Big Picture Peoria, as well as the efforts of individual artists, business owners, and arts advocates.
Big Picture has placed the locations of these murals on a convenient Google Map, accessible to all.
Check it out here
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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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