OLLI Newsletter: Events This Week; Call for Spring Proposals Continues; H-OLLI-day Events

November 28 – December 12, 2021

Spring Proposals Still Needed!

Propose either an in-person or a virtual study group.

Simply click the button below, fill out the online form, and click submit!

The Study Group Committee will receive a copy of your proposal for review.

You will receive a confirmation email with a copy of your proposal.

Proposal deadline: Monday, December 6th.

Spring semester: Monday, March 7, 2022 – Monday, June 13, 2022.

You will not be able to save the form and go back to it. CLICK HERE for a list of information you will need to gather in advance.

Coordinators are the heart of our program. We value the time and talents you bring to OLLI. We will give you the help and support you need to be successful!

Click the button below for the campus where you will offer your study group — or, if virtual, where you are usually affiliated:

Chicago

Evanston

INCLUDE OLLI IN YOUR YEAR END GIVING

Your Gift Matters!

We encourage every member, at whatever level you are able, to contribute to the OLLI Member Fund.

Growing and Thriving: OLLI operates without profit. Membership fees cover just the basic operating expenses but do not cover the cost for our OLLI to grow and thrive.

Direct Impact on You: Unlike other types of giving, your contribution to OLLI has an immediate and direct impact on your personal experience. All gifts are used exclusively for your OLLI program.

For example:

Microphones. Our goal is to have a set of microphones for every classroom. The microphones are important for those with and without hearing impairment and have been especially important while we have been wearing masks.
Scholarships. Over 20 scholarships were provided last year to members who would not have been able to otherwise participate in this amazing OLLI community.
Event speaker honorarium. Each year we offer members over 20 noontime events, some with multiple speakers. These outstanding events are free to members, of exceptional quality, and address timely and relevant topics.
Virtual technology. Now that OLLI offers both virtual and in-person experiences, there is a greater cost of doing business which is not reflected in our operating budget.

How to Give: Click the link below or drop off a check at the OLLI office.

If you have questions about how to support your OLLI via a charitable distribution, donor advised fund, stocks/mutual funds, planned gift, or endowed funds, email Seema Rehmatullah, Associate Director of Development at seema.rehmatullah@northwestern.edu for assistance.

We appreciate your donation to the Member Fund at any level. A gift of $250 or more places you on the Lead Donor list.

Donate

THIS WEEK

Conversations on Contemporary Views of Sex, Gender, and Sexual Orientation

Wednesday, December 1, Noon–1pm

Location: Online webinar via Zoom

View this lecture from your home or on campus. On campus viewing with other members available:

Chicago: Room 408

Evanston: Classroom 8

This session focuses on contemporary concepts of sex, gender, and sexual orientation, as well as the context for non-binary and transgender identities. Whole health and wellness include living a fulfilled life, which encompasses gender identity and expression. There are, however, barriers preventing individuals from expressing their gender identity in safe, inclusive mental health settings. Highlighted in this discussion are health issues relevant to individuals who express diverse gender identities, community challenges, the effects of social determinants such as stigma, interpersonal violence, and healthcare access, and successful evidence-informed interventions mindful of the needs of non-binary individuals. This session will:

Define contemporary terms and concepts associated with gender non-binary individuals and communities;
Describe key areas of impact for physical and mental health and well-being;
Identify culturally mindful aspects and approaches to describe sex.

Presented by the Evanston Diversity & Inclusion Committee.

Lisa A. Razzano, PhD, CPRP is Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Deputy Director of the Center on Mental Health Services Research and Policy at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), and Director for the James Scholar Program at the UIC College of Medicine. Dr. Razzano is recognized internationally for her funded research and workforce development programs focusing on mental health recovery, physical health co-morbidities, mental health aspects of HIV/AIDS, and community intervention and services research. Dr. Razzano has served on scientific and government review panels as well as national executive boards, and has received several awards in recognition of her contributions.

Events are free to all current OLLI members but registration is required. Sign in to your OLLI Online Registration student account to register or email OLLI for assistance. Registration closes at 12:00pm the day before the event.

Teen Tech Tutors

Thursday, December 2, 3:30pm–4:30pm

Location: Online meeting via Zoom

Do you need a little help with your device (phone, laptop, or tablet)?

Do you need some guidance on social media (Facebook or Instagram)?

Do you need a little more instruction on Zoom features (virtual backgrounds, profile photos, virtual effects)?

If so, join our Teen Tech Tutors from Roycemore School who are volunteering their time to help OLLI members. They will answer your technology questions with skill and patience.

Note: Teen Tech Tutors will not be answering any questions related to Canvas.

COMING UP

Know Someone Who Would Enjoy OLLI?

Invite them to A Taste of OLLI

Tuesday, December 7, 2pm–3:30pm

Location: Online via Zoom

The “A Taste of OLLI” free online information session is for non-OLLI members to learn about the peer-led structure of OLLI, how our study groups work, and events we have throughout the year. If someone you know is interested in becoming part of our vibrant community of lifelong learners, encourage them to register for our free information session!

Click Here to Register