Experiencing DU ~ Barbe Ratcliffe, OLLI at DU Exec. Director
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e, OLLI at DU, are aligned with a world class institution, the University of Denver. Learning more about this great institution brings us – as an organization and potentially each of us personally – new insights and opportunities. In an effort to better acquaint us all with DU, I am launching this new segment of the OLLI newsletter. In this opening segment, I would like to share my experiences with The Lamont School of Music and the Knoebel Institute for Positive Aging.
During the summer, I had the chance to spend some time with Chris Wiger, Director of Public Relations, at Lamont. I learned that the Lamont School of Music is widely recognized as a premier university music school with a long-standing tradition of excellence. A performancefocused school, it is housed in the renowned Newman Center for the Performing Arts. Students at Lamont learn the value of performing on various stages while in school and are prepared to launch their careers once they have completed their education at Lamont. I further learned that The Lamont Society, an organization of individuals that support the school, have access to Lamont one day a year to learn about and experience the
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school. For a is Lamont mere $120 per Society member year, one can Barbara become a Goldberg with member of an associate The Lamont Society and enjoy a full day at Lamont. I decided to give this a try. The day began with a continental breakfast where I had a chance to meet other members of the Society. I felt right at home as most attendees were OLLI-type folks. Having chosen my preference for each hour experience from a list of five options. I received my preference for each hour experience from a list of five options, I received my personalized agenda for the day and off I went to enjoy, learn and interact with students, faculty and fellow Society members. What an experience and what an amazing place! Did you know that the Newman Center is actually a series of five buildings, each with their own foundation and separation between the walls? I learned this during my tour of Lamont (one of the offerings). You will have to become a member to learn more about the benefits this structure brings to the students and event attendees.
Hot Topic Luncheon with Matthew Hergott
PAPER MONEY AND THE MOUNTAINS -
How the Federal Reserve’s Stimulus Affects Colorado
Mark your calendars for the Hot Topics Luncheon, hosted by OLLI West, March 10, 2017 at The Vista at Applewood Golf Course from 11:30 – 1:30.
In the years since the Global Financial Crisis, central banks such as the U.S. Federal Reserve have injected many trillions of dollars into the worldwide financial system in an attempt to boost their economies. This monetary stimulus affects all aspects of an economy, including the divide between rich and poor. In this session, Matthew Hergott will highlight key issues regarding large-scale monetary interventions. In contrast to previous presentations Mr. Hergott has delivered to OLLI, this luncheon will tend to focus on how monetary stimulus shapes the regional Colorado economy though tourism, energy, housing costs, and other factors. Matt Hergott has over 15 years of experience in investments and economic analysis. He is a graduate of Dartmouth College, the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University, and has been a CFA® Charterholder since 2001. Additional information will be forthcoming in the next few weeks. Space will be limited.
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