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Fall 2023 Registration
Registration for Fall 2023 opens on Tuesday, August 22, at 9 a.m. ET for Monday and Tuesday courses and on Wednesday, August 23, at 9 a.m. ET for Wednesday and Thursday courses. To become an OLLI member and create an account, go to learnmore.duke.edu/olli and click “Join OLLI.” We recommend joining in advance of registration. Note: This login information is also used to access your online class sessions.
• This helpful video provides tips and strategies for successful online registration.
In-Person Learning
For the Fall 2023 term, we will be hosting in-person courses in the Education Building at Judea Reform Congregation (JRC), located at 1933 W. Cornwallis Road in Durham, and at a few offsite locations. These courses are marked with the school icon shown above. If you plan to enroll in an in-person course, please see the guidelines at learnmore.duke.edu/olli/person-guidelines before registering.
Online Learning
Taking courses online is both convenient and accessible. No need to worry about parking or traffic. With Zoom, you have a front-row seat for all your courses. These courses are marked with the Zoom icon shown above.
Many online courses are recorded for enrollees to watch later. You can even enroll in a course to only watch recordings. These are marked with the recording icon:
Zoom Links
Once you register for a course, the Zoom link will be in your Student Portal at learnmore.duke.edu/olli. For detailed directions, please visit www.olliatduke.online/studentlink
Technology Needed for Zoom Courses
Here is the basic technology you’ll need to take an OLLI online course via Zoom:
• A laptop, desktop computer, tablet or smartphone
• Speakers, a headset or earbuds
• A microphone, either internal or external (if speaking in class)
• A webcam, either internal or external (if showing your own video)
• A reliable internet connection (minimum 20 Mbps download speed recommended; connection speed can be checked at www.speedtest.net)
Join us for Zoom Basics & Refresher: Thursday, August 24, 10 a.m. ET. The link will be provided in a member newsletter closer to the event.
OLLI at Duke Board of Advisors
2023-2024 Officers
(one-year elected term)
President: Bobbie Hendrix
Vice President: Ellen Luken
Past President: Marion Jervay
Advisors at Large
(two-year elected term)
To 2025: Ben Edwards, Carol Hamilton
To 2024: Kenneth Chestnut Sr., Ted Segal
Committee Chairs
(one-year appointed term)
Community Engagement: Diane Hundley
Curriculum: Vacant
Instructor Relations:
Alan Teasley
Legacy: Lisa Gabriel
Leadership Development: Susan Dennison
Member Engagement: Vacant
Social Activities & Hospitality: Vacant
Ex Officio Board Members
Board Recording Secretary: Donna West
Director: Chris McLeod