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One Day and Upcoming courses. 
NO OLLI Classes Monday, January 15, 2024.
Emory University and OLLI will be closed on Monday, January 15th in observance of Martin Luther King's birthday. 

We hope you will join in on honoring the extraordinary life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the influential civil rights movement. Don't miss the chance to engage in meaningful events taking place in and around Atlanta to honor the profound contributions of Dr. King.
Emory King Week | Emory University | Atlanta GA
Celebrating Success: 
We are thrilled to share some exciting news that speaks volumes about the resilience and vibrancy of our OLLI community. Several of our OLLI classes have officially sold out, and, what's even more remarkable, our in-person registrations have climbed to over 70% of total registrations! This achievement is a testament to your unwavering dedication to lifelong learning and the unique sense of camaraderie that defines OLLI Emory.


As we witness this surge in, in-person attendance, it's heartening to see our community slowly returning to pre-COVID levels. Your preference for in-person interactions is clear, and we are delighted to facilitate this return to the enriching, face-to-face experiences that make OLLI Emory truly special. Hyflex and online learning is still available for applicable courses and where registrations justify us running the platform. It's not disappearing, so no worries for those of you that take advantage of online learning.   

We understand that the social aspect of our program is one of the most enjoyable and important factors for many of you. The connections formed in our classrooms, the shared discussions, and the camaraderie that accompanies in-person interactions are an integral part of the OLLI experience. We are excited to see the resurgence of these meaningful connections and the joy they bring to our community.

We look forward to seeing you around OLLI at Emory!
Uncle Billy’s Return to Atlanta: The Southern Tour of General William T Sherman in 1879
Instructor: Michael McDavid
Wed. January 17, 2024 - 1:00PM - 2:30PM
In 1864 in the celebrated – or infamous – March to the Sea, Union General William T Sherman left Atlanta a smoking ruin, devoid of population. By 1879 the city was well into recovery mode as a transportation and economic hub of the South. That year Sherman, as Commanding General of the US Army, undertook a tour of military installations in southern states, including Atlanta. In this one-session course we will look at the events of the tour, especially the general’s reception in Atlanta. We will also consider the long-term impact of the March to the Sea and Sherman’s eventual demonization among many Southerners. Register here.
Registering for courses
Registration is closed for courses that start this week, but we still have a few other courses listed below that are open for registration.  We reimplemented our registration deadline, due to, too many students waiting until the last minute to register. Staff isn't able to take registration calls while running classes. 

We are diligently working on our spring session, so stay tuned!
One Day Courses:
Upcoming courses:
Engage and Lead: Help in Shaping Our Educational Vision
At OLLI Emory, we pride ourselves on being a member-led organization. OLLI instructor and member, Jeff Milsteen is spearheading the reset of our curriculum committee, alongside instructor and member Peter Campos, who chairs the Leadership committee. We're redefining the committee's purpose and identifying top priorities. If you're a devoted and active OLLI member who loves classes, we need your valuable help and input. Consider joining Jeff in this venture and one of our subcommittees or contributing in other ways—your participation is key to our continued success. Register here, if you are interested and Jeff will reach out to you. 
Curriculum subcommittees: 

Course Development Subcommittee -- responsible for identifying course content and recruiting faculty to ensure an adequate number of quality and diverse courses.

Course Review Subcommittee -- responsible for developing an appropriate process for reviewing and approving all new course proposals, including the development of an appropriate Course Proposal form. This subcommittee will work with the Director to schedule the course offerings for each session, assuring a diversity of courses by subject matter.  The subcommittee will also work with the Director to remove inappropriate course content or faculty from the OLLI curriculum.

Faculty Support Subcommittee -- responsible for providing orientation and training as needed for new faculty members and maintaining an appropriate faculty handbook.

Course Evaluation Subcommittee (FULL)-- responsible for developing and maintaining an appropriate course evaluation process to provide member feedback to instructors and allow OLLI administration to assure quality offerings to its membership.
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:
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Email: olli@emory.edu
Phone: 404-727-5489

 






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