Towson University’s Outreach Blog

Allie

I recently had the opportunity to sit down with the Jackie Gratz the Director of the Osher Lifelong Learning Center (OLLI), to hear a little bit about their upcoming course Preview featuring all of their Fall 2010 course offerings.

I had lots of questions about the upcoming event, but I think Jackie summed it up best with, “the Preview is great fun and very informative!”

Who is invited to attend the Preview? All Osher members, guests, people who have seen Osher flyers or other publicity in community newspapers; directors of partnership programs at retirement communities as well as some of their  residents; some of DECO, EEOL, and TU staff.  There is always an open invitation to those over 50 years of age.

How many people you are expecting? We generally have 180 – 190.

OLLI Director Jackie Gratz checking in with the volunteers

Where and When is the Preview being held? The Preview will be held in the Merrick Lecture Hall at Goucher College, 10 a.m. – 12 n. on July 29^th.

Which classes are being previewed? All classes in the fall 2010 catalog except those classes that are filled already or classes of instructors who could not attend.  OLLI will be offering classes in the areas of Music, Art History, Jazz, Dance, Film, Literature, Poetry, Natural Sciences, History, and Book Clubs.  About 25 (either four or eight week courses) will be previewed.

Will the instructors be present? Yes, instructors will give three minute presentations of their classes.  According to Jackie, the general public really enjoys the opportunity to meet the instructors before registering for their particular course.

Jackie concluded by saying that the Preview is also a social event with refreshments served and lots of socializing before and after.  Sounds like a great way to spend a morning!

OLLI members gearing up for the preview

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