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National Resource Center
for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes Newsletter
August 2012
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Greetings from Kali
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It was my pleasure to attend the Southern Regional Conference for Learning in Retirement July 25-27 at the University of North Florida. The planning crew of Debra Herman, Florida State University; Ara Rogers, University of South Florida; Tom Santee, Eckerd College and Jeanette Toohey, University of North Florida, put together a great learning experience for all of us. With great aplomb and good humor, Jeanette acted as conference manager, overseeing the thousand details that crop up in an event like this. Staff and volunteers from the OLLI at University of North Florida seemed to be always available. The opening night featured local environmental writer and filmmaker, Bill Belleville with a captivating talk on "Defining and Celebrating Our Rare Sense of Place." Breakout sessions over the next two days covered everything from "Difficult Conversations" to implementing a MacIntosh computer curriculum -- and lots of other interesting slices of Institute life. One that I found particularly hopeful was a session on "A Path Toward a More Inclusive ILR," led by Charlie Delp, Pat Spencer, and Ara Rogers. We have talked about diversity or multiculturalism for years at almost every conference, but at last I think there is some progress afoot. For more information you can read this article from the most recent LLI Review: Delp, C. & Rogers, A., (2011).Inclusivity: Journey of Enrichment.The LLI Review, 6, 24-29.)A good time was had by all! The host institute torch has been passed to the OLLI at University of Georgia, Athens for the 2013 Southern Regional Conference for Learning in Retirement. We look forward to another thoughtful and productive conference in 2013! Kali |
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Time to Register for the
2012 OLLI National Conference!!
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 | | Attendees from the OLLI 2011 Conference sharing some thoughts about the presentation |
The OLLI National Resource Center is pleased to announce you can now register for the 2012 OLLI National Conference to be held at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs,CO, on November 12-14, 2012. Please visit our website to review all the conference information and to register. The registration deadline is October 1st!
The three-day invitational conference will be an invaluable opportunity for both staff and volunteer Osher Institute leaders from around the country to engage in lively discussions and share ideas on how to manage, develop, and expand their programs. We will share our best practices in resource development and fundraising, leadership, membership and volunteer management, public relations and publicity, curriculum, faculty and teaching and other topics. In addition, the planned program will feature reports on new and innovative trends, ideas, and programs related to education for older learners. We envision in-depth discussions of the leadership role that the Osher Institutes may play in the ongoing national dialogue about learning in later life.
One of the greatest benefits of the OLLI National Conference is the exciting dynamic that happens when Osher Institutes gather together in one place at one time to celebrate cognitive vitality, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute movement, and its undeniable success.
Contact Fran Myers with any questions by email or by phone: 207-228-8256.
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OLLIs -- Toot Your Horns!
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 We have revamped the NRC newsletter to include articles from OLLIs around the network! We are looking for those special happenings or news items that you are particularly proud of and know others in the network will also be excited and inspired by when they hear about it. Please note -- We don't expect you to send something every month by any means, but keep the network newsletter in mind as a place to "Toot your Horn!" when good things happen.
We are happy to reprint one of your own newsletter stories -- we will just provide a bigger audience.
If you have a story to share, please send (with photos if possible) to Fran or Anne at the National Resource Center.
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We Love Perusing the OLLI Catalogs . . .
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We have received so many fantastic catalogs recently. They seem to get bigger and better each year! It always amazes us how many wonderful classes are being offered throughout the OLLI Network. We wanted to let you know that the NRC office can share one copy of your catalog so there is no need to mail the us multiple copies. We'd like to help you save paper and cut down on postage costs!
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What is your opinion?
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Here are the results from last month's question:
"Do you read newspapers?"
- 61% answered "I read a print edition every day"
- 16% replied "I am a newshound . . . I read everything I can find!"
- 10% said "I go to my newspaper's website and read online."
- 7% responded "I do not read any newspapers. I get my news via other channels nowadays."
- 6% indicated, "I read a print edition but only on Sundays."
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UNF's Jeanette Toohey Named a 2012 Women of Influence Honoree
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 | Jeanette Toohey, Director of the OLLI at the University of North Florida
(Photo courtesy of Jay Sherline)
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Congratulations, Jeanette!
The Jacksonville Business Journal has named Jeanette Toohey, Director of the OLLI at University of North Florida, a 2012 Women of Influence Honoree. She was nominated by Robert Wood, Dean of Continuing Education at UNF, and Tim Giles, Director of Continuing Eduction at UNF. The Jacksonville Business Journal identifies Women of Influence as "key community gems . . . strong, polished, and brilliant."
Jeanette was also instrumental in the recent success of the 2012 Southern Regional Conference for Learning in Retirement. The planning crew of Jeanette, Debra Herman, Florida State University; Ara Rogers, University of South Florida; Tom Santee, Eckerd College, put together a great learning experience. Jeanette acted as conference manager, overseeing all the details of the conference. The University of North Florida acted as host for the event.
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Travel to London & Paris With OLLI at Hampton University!
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OLLI at Hampton University is planning a trip to London and Paris from April 13-21, 2013, and invites members of other OLLIs to join them on the the trip. The tour, which can accommodate a total of 30 people, has been arranged by Go Ahead Tours. General information is available at this link. Or call 757-727-5434 for a complete itinerary brochure. - submitted by Alisha Foster, Director of Member Relations, OLLI at Hampton University
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OLLI at Kennesaw State U is on TV!
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The OLLI at Kennesaw State University created a promotional television spot that answers the question, "What is OLLI?" They are extremely pleased with how it turned out and wanted to share it with all of us.
- submitted by Michelle Girage, Assistant Director, OLLI at Kennesaw State University
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OLLI at BCC Completes First Leadership Development Program
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 | | OLLI at Berkshire Community College's 2012 Leadership Development Class |
OLLI at Berkshire Community College (BCC) recently completed its first Leadership Development Program. Thirteen OLLI members were invited to participate in the program held on the four Thursdays in June. The program sites included two of the OLLI's Educational Partners, BCC and Williams College, the Norman Rockwell Museum, which is one of our Cultural Partners, and a local country club. The main objective of the program was to select those with leadership potential and to provide in-depth information about all facets of our program. The ultimate goal was to secure commitments for important committee positions. Read more about this innovative program.
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Volunteer Appreciation Week at U Delaware OLLI
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 | Left to right: Ginger Dunn, and Cathy Davey, Vice Chair of Membership,
welcome fellow volunteers to U Delaware's celebration |
"Let's celebrate!" "Time to shine!" "Catch the magic-Pass it on!" "Thanks to the instructors who inspire us... the volunteers who sustain us...to every member who supports us." During Volunteer Appreciation Week, members of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Delaware in Wilmington were greeted by these phrases as they came in the door. A very large, centrally located banner listed the names of 947 members who volunteer: 253 as instructors and 694 in other capacities. Pictured are two volunteers, Ginger Dunn and Cathy Davey, who greeted members viewing the names on the banner and who invited those who were not listed to become involved. The Volunteer Week poster read: "Time to Shine! Our banner celebrates every level of commitment throughout the year. Each name signifies a gift and a promise from 947 members, instructors and other volunteers, whose distinct offerings of talent and time sustain this place...year after year. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute...What a Gift!" - submitted by Tara White Kee, University of Delaware
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OLLI at Auburn Leaders Participate in Southern Regional Conference
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 | OLLI at Auburn leaders and staff at the Southern Regional Conference for Institutes for Learning in Retirement. Left to right: Richard Robinson, OLLI President; Linda Shook, OLLI Coordinator; Gail McCullers, OLLI Vice President; Jim Barber, OLLI Treasurer; and Jacob Dane, OLLI Board Member.
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Leaders and staff from OLLI at Auburn University recently participated in the fifth annual Southern Regional Conference for Institutes for Learning in Retirement held on the campus of the University of North Florida (UNF) in Jacksonville, Florida. The conference was co-sponsored by four lifelong learning institutes in Florida, including OLLI at UNF, OLLI at the University of South Florida, OLLI at Florida State University and OLLI at Eckerd College. Read all about U Auburn's experience at the conference.
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North Dakota Governor Recognizes Lifelong Learning Week
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North Dakota Governor Jack Dalrymple, and Bismarck State College President Larry C. Skogen,
after receiving the Lifelong Learning Week Proclamation. |
North Dakota Gov. Jack Dalrymple designated August 6-12 as "Lifelong Learning Week," in response to a national movement created by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes, including the OLLI at University of North Dakota and its partner, Bismarck State College. North Dakota joins Virginia, Louisiana
and Colorado in declaring lifelong learning weeks.
Gov. Dalrymple's proclamation acknowledges the importance of lifelong learning, noting how it "dramatically enhances the lives of mature adults, both physically and mentally."
- submitted by Connie Hodgson, Coordinator, OLLI at University of North Dakota
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Upcoming LLI Conferences -- Save the Dates
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Conference activity is heating up. All LLIs across the United States are invited. Stay tuned for more information as we receive it. Here are the scheduled conferences so far: - Midwest Region Lifelong Learning Conference, April 10-12, 2013 - Sponsored by the Academy of Lifetime Learning, Eastern Illinois University, Charleston.To be held at the Hilton Suites Chicago Magnificent Mile, 198 East Delaware Place, Chicago. For more information please contact Janna Overstreet.
- Northeast Region Lifelong Learning Conference - April 20-21, 2013 - Sponsored by the Second Half Lifelong Learning Institute, University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth. For more information please contact Beverly Stevens.
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News From Here and There . . .
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Visit the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute booth at the AARP Expo in September: The AARP 2012 Life@50+ National Event & Expo will be held on September 20-22 in New Orleans. Stop by and visit!
2013 Positive Aging Conference:
The 6th Annual Conference on Positive Aging, sponsored by Fielding Graduate University, will be held in Los Angeles, CA, February 10-12, 2013. Past keynote speakers at these conferences have included Gene Cohen, Marc Freedman, Richard Bolles, Bill Thomas and Mary Catherine Bateson. The theme for the meeting is "Life Reimagined: International Perspectives." The deadline for submission
of proposals and abstracts is September 10, 2012. The program for the 2011 conference can be seen here.
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