Reminder: Emory Winter Break: December 22, 2023, to January 1, 2024. OLLI Office reopens on January 2, 2024.
Here is your OLLI update for December 13, 2023. Register for your winter classes now! The OLLI winter catalog is available for your review right here! Whether you're interested in expanding your knowledge on a familiar subject or exploring something entirely new, our winter classes offer something for everyone.
We encourage you to register early to secure your spot in your preferred courses. Online registration is preferred, but if you need assistance, our office is here to help. You can give us a call at 404-727-5489 until Thursday, December 21, at 12 pm. After this date, the university will be closed for winter break and will reopen on January 2, 2024.
Important Registration Details: Online registration: olli.emory.edu Phone registration available until Thursday, December 21, at 12 pm. 404-727-5489
University Winter Break: December 22, 2023, to January 1, 2024.
OLLI Office reopens on January 2, 2024.
Please do not wait until the last minute to register, as classes may fill up quickly. Your timely registration ensures a smooth start to the winter term, and we want to make sure you have the best learning experience possible.
As we anticipate another enriching year of learning, we look forward to welcoming you to our winter classes. Thank you for being an integral part of the OLLI community.
Don't miss this one-day course opportunity to experience instructor Emanuel Abramovits teaching: MUSIC AND THE HOLOCAUST - Tragedy, Hope and Legacy Instructor: Emanuel Abramovits Thurs., Dec 21, 2023 - 11:00AM - 12:30PM Music was heard in many ghettos, concentration camps, and partisan outposts of Nazi-controlled Europe. For many victims of the Holocaust, music was an important way of preserving and asserting their humanity. Learn the role that music played in the struggle for hope in the darkest of times. With support from audiovisuals and anecdotes, we'll learn stories about the artists who died in the Holocaust, those who survived, the fate of the instruments that have been restored and how the musical world was affected by WWII and the Holocaust.
Bio:Emanuel has been a concert promoter since 2000, directly involved in many concerts by international artists, like Itzhak Perlman, Gustavo Dudamel, Sarah Brightman, Roger Hodgson, Kansas, Megadeth, Dream Theater, Slash, Backstreet Boys, ASIA, Journey, Kenny G and all main local Symphony Orchestras. Designed and staged many original orchestral events, like MOZARTFEST, PINK FLOYD NUESTRO TRIBUTO (Event of the Year winner) and several world premieres. He served as the Cultural Director at UNION ISRAELITA DE CARACAS from 2008 to 2019, in charge of documenting Holocaust survivors’ stories, art exhibitions, lectures, film cycles, and orchestral concerts. Click here to register.
Exploring Female Composers of the Early 20th Century with Bria Skonberg and OLLI Instructor John O'Shea in 2024
Returning to teach in the new year of 2024 is John O'Shea, an avid jazz enthusiast and OLLI Instructor. Collaborating with him is Bria Skonberg, a renowned jazz composer, trumpeter, and vocalist. Together, they will lead a course throughout January and February 2024, spanning seven Thursdays from 11:15 am to 12:45 pm. The course recognizes "Female Composers: Eight of the Early 20th Century, Plus Three Predecessors and Three Successors," will delve into the works of influential women in music.
Bria Skonberg previously captivated our OLLI audience in December 2019 with a fully subscribed appearance, showcasing her exceptional compositions alongside timeless pieces from nearly a century ago. For a comprehensive overview of the course content, please refer to the detailed outline available here. To access additional information on our website and secure your spot by registering, click here.
Elevate Lifelong Learning - Year-End Giving to OLLI at Emory!
As 2023 draws closer to an end, amplify the impact of lifelong learning by supporting OLLI at Emory. Your contribution enhances programs, provides scholarships, and fosters community outreach. Make a difference with a tax-deductible donation here on our website or contact the Emory Giving Office at 404.712.GIVE (4483). You will need to designate it to the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Thank you for shaping a brighter future with OLLI at Emory!
Give the Gift of Knowledge and Joy 'Tis the season of giving, and what better way to spread joy than by surprising your friend with a holiday gift that promises to be both enriching and memorable? Give the gift of discovery, growth, and connection with an OLLI at Emory membership. Your thoughtful present will not only be cherished but will also create lasting memories for your friend.
Ready to make this holiday unforgettable? Give us a call at 404-727-5489, we will be glad to send your friend a certificate for their gift.
OLLI Special Interest Groups
Are you interested in finding out more information or receiving emails when our groups are meeting? Fill out this online form to be added to the OLLI Member SIG Groups. A current OLLI Membership is required.
Interested in teaching for OLLI at Emory? We are currently accepting 2024 proposals. If you or someone you know is interested in more information, please contact, Program Manager Stephanie Tarpley at stephanie.tarpley@emory.edu. You can also find our course proposal form on our website. Teach and Evaluate | Emory University
Our mailing address is: 2635 Century Pkwy NE Suite 300 Atlanta, GA 30345
Email: olli@emory.edu
Phone: 404-727-5489
rg previously captivated our OLLI audience in December 2019 with a fully subscribed appearance, showcasing her exceptional compositions alongside timeless pieces from nearly a century ago. For a comprehensive overview of the course content, please refer to the detailed outline 