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OLLI Fall Course Catalog Is Now Available11:11AM / Thursday, August 13, 2009
Berkshire County - OLLI, the Osher Lifetime Learning Institute at BCC, is presently mailing out its new fall 2009 course catalog. OLLI offers a wide selection of intellectually stimulating courses in the arts, sciences, literature and social and natural sciences for people who enjoy taking challenging and informative adult level courses in an academic atmosphere. Courses meet once a week for four to six weeks. The fall 2009 program begins September 14th.
A sample of daytime courses includes: Today’s Headlines, Extreme Weather, Muslims in Europe, Verdi Operas, and A Survey of American Literature. In addition, OLLI is offering two early evening classes, including Outlaw Finance.
Classes are held on the campuses of Williams College and the Clark Museum in Williamstown, Berkshire Community College in Pittsfield, Bard College of Simon’s Rock in Great Barrington, Hancock Shaker Village in Pittsfield, and the Bennington Museum in Bennington, Vermont. Faculty consists of current and retired faculty of Williams College, BCC and MCLA, as well as community residents and OLLI members with special expertise.
Special features of OLLI are its Distinguished Speakers Series, travel opportunities, and special events.
Individual membership dues are $50 for the year. Course fees are $40 to attend one course, $80 for two to three courses, and $100 to enroll in unlimited courses for the semester.
To request a free course catalog call 413-236-2190 or visit www.BerkshireOLLI.org. |
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