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OLLI Announces Its Spring 2009 Semester02:44PM / Wednesday, February 18, 2009
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at BCC starts its Spring 2009 Semester on April 6th. Two new course locations have been added: the MCLA campus in North Adams and the Kripalu Center in Lenox. Noted MCLA Professor David Langston will teach a course on Native American Literature, at MCLA, starting April 6th.
This course will be transmitted via videoconferencing to BCC’s South County Center in Great Barrington. You can register for either location. The Kripalu Center will feature an evening course on Food as Medicine to begin on April 14th.
Nineteen additional exciting OLLI courses on far reaching topics will round out the 2009 spring semester. You can choose from a diverse menu of current affairs, American history, world religions, astronomy, art, birding and so much more.
Classes and events are held at many other locations throughout the county, including the campuses of Berkshire Community College, Williams College, and Bard College of Simon’s Rock. Course sessions run four to six weeks. Most OLLI programs occur during the day; a few are held in the evening. Courses are taught by college faculty and prominent professionals in their fields, Classes are also taught by distinguished OLLI members.
Special events including trips to museums, theaters, historic sites, and social events add to the learning opportunities. OLLI also enjoys the support of local Cultural Partners, such as the Berkshire Museum and Shakespeare & Company, that provide programming and/or operational assistance. Many give discounts to OLLI members.
Individual OLLI membership dues are $50 for the year (12 months). Course fees are $40 to attend one course, $80 for two to three courses, and $100 to enroll in unlimited courses for the semester. A special FLEX registration allows you to pay $40 to access up to six class sessions from the course offerings. To request a free course catalog or for more information, call 413-236-2190 or email OLLI@Berkshirecc.edu. Visit www.BerkshireOLLI.org for more details. |
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