19 years of university-level short courses for active adults — always growing, always learning!
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Taste of OLLI - July 21st at 10:30 am
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A “Taste of OLLI” is held to launch each semester of classes. This semester is no different, except we’ll be online. The highlight of the Taste is the instructor presentations, when intriguing introductions to some of the fall courses will be offered. The event will be a Zoom Webinar which will be broadcast on
Tuesday, July 21 at 10:30 AM
,
and recorded.
Register at
olliuva.org
to receive the Zoom link. Participants will be able to ask questions of the presenters.
Join us on July 21
st
and we hope to see you there!
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2020 Fall Catalog is in the Mail!
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The Fall catalog has been printed. There has been tireless work involved in getting to this point, kudos all around! Staff and instructors quickly shifted 50+ courses into an online platform with Zoom due to COVID-19. The catalogs are on the way! A few items to note:
- The printed catalog does not list a final course schedule
- A calendar version with course dates and times will be available in the next 7 days, online.
- This summer, the best way to reach staff is via OLLI's email address: olliuva@virginia.edu.
- Drop a line and give us feedback on the new catalog, or for any other items that we may help with. We'd love to hear from you!
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We Need Your Feedback - How Often Do You Want Your Fall Course Reminders?
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This fall, OLLI will be sending the Zoom links for courses to members when they register, and again, as a reminder. We want your input on when the reminders should arrive in your email inbox. Please take this
quick, two question survey
We want to hear what's best for you, directly from you!
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OLLI Discussion Group & Other Local Resources
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OLLI Discussion
Group:
How are You Coping with Impending Climate Disruption in Virginia?
This i
nteractive Zoom course has 6 sessions, each dealing with one aspect of impending climate disruption in Virginia. Sessions include: Emotional and Psychological Aspects; Economic Considerations; Health and Wellness of Grandchildren and Other Citizens; Politics; What Science Tells Us; and Current Literature. We would love to have you join us. For more info, please click
here
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UVA Launches the Mini-Med School YouTube Channel & a 12-Part Podcast Series
The School of Medicine announced the official launch of the UVA Mini-Med School YouTube Channel and the release of a special podcast series, “COVID-19 Charlottesville!” 12 segments of the podcast cover topics ranging from the availability of testing with Dr. Amy Mathers, to racial disparities with Dr. Taison Bell. Click
here
to learn more. Please enjoy the
podcasts
and this new offering.
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Maupintown 7th Annual Film Festival (
Virtually
) at the Heritage Center
Join Charlottesville’s only destination dedicated to showcasing stories about and by people of African descent, to reminisce about, reflect on and reconnect with African American history and culture from the past, present and future, through film. The event takes place virtually from
July 10-12, 2020
. To purchase tickets or to get more information about the film festival, please follow this
link
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More OLLI at UVA Programming
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Discussion Group: Religion & Spirituality: Tribalism vs Universality
An open discussion of religious and spiritual concerns, seeking to be open to all perspectives. The main "ground rule" is to treat one another with respect, being humble enough to realize that no one of us has all the answers to the mysteries of the universe. An opening question for discussion: Is it reasonable to believe in a compassionate God in the midst of a pandemic?
Register here
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Member Coffee Chat
Join us on Zoom every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. to connect with other members. We also see this weekly chat as a great way for members to get comfortable on the Zoom platform so you are ready for Fall courses.
Register here
to receive the Zoom link on Tuesday morning.
Note
:
Registration is limited to
current Spring 2020 members
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Discussion Group: Book. Movie & TV Club
This social group is, loosely, like a book club. We read, or watch (TV/ movies), or listen to (radio/ podcasts) something on a particular theme, then we meet to discuss. Topics for the next sessions will be chosen during those discussions. Registration is limited to 12 members on Wednesdays at 2:00 pm
Register here
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In Recognition of Kara West
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Kara West stepped down as Executive Director on June 30
th and she has been graciously working with Leslie part-time in order to have a smooth transition in staff leadership. Over the past year in her role, Kara developed a wonderful relationship with staff creating a sense of a team. In the words of staff, Kara has shown a “calm, strong, clear, open and streamlined approach to communication.” For OLLI, she created themed e-newsletters, enhanced social media and adaptability, all of which will continue. Kara was able to streamline administrative processes for payroll and she pushed the program toward efficiency. She was also very effective as keeping the Board and the President aware of issues and ideas. Kara’s budgetary skills and fiscal oversight was extremely helpful as we have transitioned through some difficult times. Her commitment to OLLI has been exemplary and she will be missed. We wish Kara all the best in her future endeavors!
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