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In This Issue:
- Winter Registration Begins at 9am Tomorrow, December 12
- New Videos about OLLI Member Fund
- The Supreme Court and Democracy Event
- Chicago Jazz 101 Event
- In Case You Missed It: Breaking the School to Prison Pipeline Recording
- Free Tech Support - Final Days
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Register Tomorrow!
OLLI Winter 2023 Registration Begins at 9am* December 12
* The system will not allow you to register before 9am on December 12; however you may log into the OLLI online registration system now to browse winter study group offerings.
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✓OLLI Anywhere Winter Term is All Virtual
Allowing members to avoid Chicago's inclement weather, accommodating members who travel in the winter months, and safeguarding us during the cold/flu season.
Winter term: Monday, January 9–Monday, February 6, 2023
In the spring term, we will return to our blended approach in which both in-person and virtual study groups are offered.
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✓Registration Information
- Register via OLLI Online Registration system: https://northwesternolli.augusoft.net/
- If you are logged in before 9am, you will need to refresh your screen after 9:00 for registration options to appear.
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Click Here for a guide to online registration.
- In-person registration available on both campuses, Monday–Thursday the week of December 12, for those who do not have the equipment to register online.
- Online registration open through Noon on Monday, January 2, 2023.
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Reminder:
- OLLI members have separate usernames and passwords for the OLLI Registration System (Augusoft) and the Learning Management System (Canvas).
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Click here for a guide to both systems.
- If you are an existing member and cannot remember your username and password, do NOT create a new profile.
- Questions: email olli@northwestern.edu
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Waitlists
Popular study groups fill very quickly. If you do not get your first choice, you may add your name to the waitlist. Often a few seats become available in the drop/add process.
We encourage you to also register for an open study group in case the waitlisted group does not become available.
- If your waitlisted group does become available, we will reach out to you to determine if you want to switch.
- If your waitlisted group does not become available, we are sure you will still have a wonderful experience this winter. Sometimes it’s the second or third choices that are pleasant surprises, as they broaden your interests and your circle of friends!
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✓Purchase Your Winter 2023 Membership now
NOTE: If you have a 2022-23 Full Year, Half Year or Fall Trial Membership you do not need to purchase a winter membership. The winter term is included in your current membership level.
New or returning members can purchase a membership through Monday, January 2, 2023.
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Click here to learn how to purchase your OLLI membership.
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Click here to sign in and purchase your membership.
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Winter membership availability and pricing.
Current members who wish to purchase and register for an additional study group this winter may do so beginning Tuesday morning, for an additional fee as follows:
- Basic member, + $100.00
- Standard membership, + $80.00
- Prime membership, + $50.00
Email olli@northwestern.edu for instructions.
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Consider the OLLI Member Fund in Your Year End Giving | |
OLLI Members talk about giving to the OLLI Member Fund. | | |
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Winter Event
The Supreme Court and Democracy
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Friday, January 27, 2023
1:00pm–2:30pm
Location: Online via Zoom
An Interactive Event with Carolyn Shapiro, Professor of Law, Founder and Co-Director of Chicago-Kent Institute of the Supreme Court
Professor Shapiro will analyze the Supreme Court’s current composition, assess how it will decide major issues and how they will impact American democracy. She will discuss the apparent politicization of the Court and whether Americans have lost faith in the legitimacy of its work. Finally, she will share proposals for court reform.
Hosted by the Academic Enrichment and the Chicago Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committees.
Register Here*
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Black History Month
Chicago Jazz 101
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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
1:00pm–3:00pm
Location:
In-person, Room 703 Wieboldt Hall, 339 E. Chicago Ave.
or online via Zoom
Celebrate Black History Month with the heart, soul, and legacy of Jazz music!
The Great Migration of the early 20th century brought jazz to Chicago, starting out in small local clubs on the South Side. Chicago Jazz artists Orbert Davis, Bobbi Wilsyn, and Margaret Murphy-Webb discuss the history of jazz and the impact of Chicago jazz on the national scene. There will be a Q&A and live music featuring bebop, swing, modal, and Latin sub-genres of jazz.
Hosted by the Chicago and Evanston Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committees.
In-person - Register Here*
Online - Register Here*
(We encourage you to join us in person, as Zoom cannot deliver an authentic in-person musical experience.)
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*Events are free to all current OLLI members but registration is required. Sign in to your OLLI Online Registration student account to register. Registration closes at 12:00pm the day before the event. | |
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Recordings of recent Lectures and Events — exclusively through Canvas for current OLLI members to view and enjoy.
Click the lecture title/s below to view recordings. You must log into your OLLI Canvas account for access.
Breaking the School to Prison Pipeline – December 2, 2022
Dr. Nneka Jones Tapia, the first psychologist to head the Cook County Jail, and Managing Director for Justice Initiatives at Chicago Beyond.
Patrick Keenan-Devlin, Executive Director of the Moran Center for Juvenile Advocacy.
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The Threat of the White Power Movement – November 18, 2022
Dr. Kathleen Belew is a historian, author, and professor at Northwestern University, who specializes in the history of the present.
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TECH SUPPORT
FREE Online Tech Support + 20% Membership Discount for OLLI Members
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Have you ever wondered the following:
- Where do my files go? What’s OneDrive?
- How do I use Google Docs? Do I have Google Drive?
- Why don’t my emails match between my devices?
Near Technology can help with these questions and more!
Click here to learn more and get a taste of near’s services by registering for their Free Online Office Hours:
- Monday, December 12th, 1pm-3pm
- Thursday, December 15th, 11am-1pm
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Library stacks are open, and OLLI members can access the Main Library building in Evanston. Bring your Wildcard or photo ID.
Until further notice, NU library staff will continue to ship books to patrons who are not able to come to the library in person.
Schaffner Library in Chicago Wieboldt Hall is permanently closed.
Need help finding resources for your study group, or have questions about other library-related matters? Email Tracy Coyne: tracy-coyne@northwestern.edu Additional information: Click Here
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Chicago Office:
339 East Chicago Avenue
Wieboldt Hall, 4th Floor
Chicago, IL 60611
M-F 8:30am–4:30pm
312-503-7881
olli@northwestern.edu
OLLI Staff work remotely on Fridays.
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Evanston Office:
500 Davis Street
Suite 700
Evanston, IL 60201
M-F 8:30am–4:30pm
847-492-8204
olli@northwestern.edu
OLLI Staff work remotely on Fridays.
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National Resource Center for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (NRC) |
The mission of the National Resource Center is to help OLLIs thrive by connecting OLLIs to each other and to resources, collaborating with OLLIs and partner organizations, consulting with OLLI leaders to find solutions, and celebrating the camaraderie and growth of OLLIs and their members. Members can subscribe to their monthly newsletter to find out what is happening at OLLIs across the country.
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