OLLI at Emory Newsletter 6/28/2023

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Here is your update for June 28, 2023.

As the sun graces us with its warm embrace, the summer season continues to bring forth endless possibilities for growth, learning, and discovery. We are delighted to present our Summer long session courses, where we invite you to embark on an enriching journey of education and personal development.

These classes start just around the corner, and we are closed next week on, July 3-4th. We want to make sure, you don't miss out on registering. We want to extend a final call for registrations before it's too late!

📚 Enrich Your Mind, Transform Your World 🌍
Summer Catalog

The 25 Top Film Scores Of All Time!
Instructor: Emanuel Abramovits
The American Film Institute released a list of the best film scores, that includes many well-known c

lassics and some surprises. Some of these scores even outlive the film they soundtracked. The composers of those scores had fascinating lives and solid careers. Let’s enjoy the ride through the process of creating those historical pieces that convey what the movie is trying to say without words and evoke an emotional response even the most brilliant bit of dialogue cannot. And even more exciting, let's build our own Top 25 list!!!
Wed. Jul 12, 2023 to Aug 16, 2023 - 9:30AM - 11:00AM Register here.

Auteurs: Debut Films and Masterpieces.

Find out more about Robin Bernat's upcoming course Auteurs: Debut Films and Masterpieces. In this eight-week class, we'll look at the debut works of film giants like Agnes Varda, Roman Polanski, Ingmar Bergman, and several independent filmmakers.

The auteur definition is "auth

or"; it's just the French term for it. The auteur meaning (when it comes to film and cinema) is a specific kind of director who has such a strong signature sensibility that you know his or her film without seeing their name on it. They authored the film. The director's fingerprints are on everything.
Mon Jul 10 - Aug 28, 2023 - 3:00PM - 4:00PM
Click here to register

Let's chat about Artificial Intelligence - AI
Join Bonnie Davi

s for a closer look at AI. OpenAI’s ChatGPT moved AI center stage, this course defines AI and zooms in on ChatGPT. Of course, this includes learning what ChatGPT says it can do for us. So, join us to learn what AI has to say and to share your opinions. Bonnie has 30+ years experience in technical communication. Sign-up here.
Jul 06, 2023, Thu 1:00PM - 2:00PM

Expanding knowledge around us!

Thank you to everyone responding and helping us get closer to our donation requirements and goals. Any donation amount helps us get closer to our Endowment requirements. By donating to OLLI, you'll be contributing to the growth and continuation of lifelong learning opportunities for countless individuals, fostering personal and intellectual development in our community.

OLLI provides valuable educational opportunities for individuals who are eager to continue learning and expanding their knowledge.

We are still trying to reach having 10% of our OLLI membership donate to our program. If you haven't, we hope you will help us this fiscal year, which ends in August. Find out more about the Osher Foundation here. If you have already donated this year, THANK YOU!
link to Donate.

The Evolution of Spain and its Citizens from Dictatorship to Democracy (1936-1992)
Instructor: Isidra Mencos
In this presentation Isidra Mencos examines the intersection between politics and private lives at a pivotal time in the history of Spain. Dr. Mencos grew up under th

e Franco dictatorship. She was 17 when Franco died in 1975. The transition to democracy took some years, but the cultural and sexual revolution happened fast. It was a time of hope, but also of political and social conflict. With democracy under threat around the world, Mencos reflects on the impact that authoritarianism has in every aspect of a person’s life, and the decades-long shadow it casts.
Jul 19, 2023, Wed 1:00PM - 2:30PM - Click here to register.

Drawing & Watercolor Level 2, Figure And Portrait
Instructor: Elizabeth Samoluk

Join artist Elizabeth Samoluk in this Level 2 course. This class provides instruction and inspiration for those who want to learn more. Even though this class has several individuals you can expect individual attention and instruction as well. Find out more about the artist. Drawing & Watercolor Level 2 concentrates on the human figure and portrait.
Thu. Jul 13, 2023 to Aug 24, 2023 - 1:00PM - 3:00PM
Click here to register

List of upcoming courses:

We also have many one-day courses. All are available to view right here on our website.

MONDAYS
Defensive Driving Course: National Safety Council (Jim Spano)
Classroom - July 24, 2023
9:30AM - 2:30PM

Medicare Basics and What's New for 2024
Online - October 9, 2023
1:00PM - 2:00PM

TUESDAYS
*NEW * It’s Not Easy Being Green…land! (Jeff Milsteen)
Hyflex - August 29, 2023
10:00AM - 12:00PM

WEDNESDAYS
Dreams Speak (Carolyn Stephens)
Classroom - August 16, 2023
1:00PM - 2:30PM

The Evolution of Spain from Dictatorship to Democracy (Isidra Mencos)
Online - July 19, 2023
1:00PM - 2:30PM

THURSDAYS

iPhone 2.0 (David Oblinger, BH Technology)
Hyflex - August 10, 2023
10:00AM - 11:30AM

Let’s Chat About Artificial Intelligence (AI) (Bonnie Davis)
Hyflex - July 6, 2023
1:00PM - 2:00PM

Reimagining Old Jewelry (Virginia Milner)
Classroom - June 29, 2023
1:00PM - 3:00PM

FRIDAYS
Defensive Driving Course: National Safety Council (Jim Spano)
Classroom - September 15, 2023
9:30AM - 2:30PM

First Aid, CPR, AED (National Safety Council) (Jim Spano)
Classroom - July 21, 2023
9:30AM - 2:30PM

I scream you scr

eam, we all scream ice cream!
Join us for this year's, Member Ice Cream Social, on Wednesday, July 26th at 1 p.m. Come hang out with new and old friends while getting a much-needed break. It’s free to our OLLI members, but you must register to attend so we know how many sprinkles and scoops we need!
Sign-up right here.

No Boundaries: Music From 6 Continents
Instructor: Howard Cohen

Travel around the globe and sample popular, folk, and ethnic music. Argentine tangos, Brazilian samba, Andean flutes, Japanese shakuhachi, French chansons, Celtic ballads, Portuguese fado are some of the enchanting musical styles covered in this 5-week course. Howard will emphasize the inevitable interconnectedness of world music.
Thursday's 11:15AM - 12:30PM - Jul 27, 2023 to Aug 24, 2023
Click here for more info.

A Guide To Self-Awareness
Instructor: Enid Susan Carlin Ph.D

This class will enable the students to uncover their thinking processes, emotions, goals and values through a variety of questions presented to the group to discuss. We will also use books and films as s guide to self-awareness.
Thursday's, Jul 13 - Aug 24 - 10-11AM
Click here for more info.
This is a discussion and interactive class, it will be insightful, fun, and creative.

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.

We have someone interested in coordinating a new Pickleball and Golfing Group. As well as a dinner out each month.

Don't forget those of you interested in the Film Group. They meet every Tuesday at the Tara Theatre around 2pm. You can view a list of upcoming movies right here.

Interested in teaching for OLLI at Emory? We are currently accepting fall and spring proposals. If you or someone you know is interested in more information, please contact us at olli@emory.edu or the Program Manager Stephanie Tarpley at stephanie.tarpley@emory.edu.

Our Current Schedule:

2023 - 2023 Course proposal form click here.
Fall Short (Sept 5-29) 4 weeks - Due Jul 14, 2023
Fall Long (Oct 2 - Nov 17) 7 weeks - Due Jul 14, 2023
Winter Short (Dec 1-15) - Due Jul 14, 2023

2024 - 2024 Course proposal form click here.
Winter Long (Jan 8 - Feb 29) - Due Sept 29, 2023
Spring Short (Mar 4-29) - Due Jan 5, 2024
Spring Long (Apr 1 - May 24) - Due Jan 5, 2024
Summer Short (Jun 1 - 28) - Due March 8, 2024
Summer Long (Jul 8 - Aug 23) - Due March 8, 2024
One-Day Courses available all year - Due with above session deadlines

Our mailing address is:
2635 Century Pkwy NE Suite 300 Atlanta, GA 30345
Email: olli@emory.edu
Phone: 404-727-5489

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