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SPRING 2024 COURSES OLLI Wilmington • OLLI Kent/Sussex • OLLI Online
Unlimited course enrollment included with your OLLI spring 2024 single-fee membership.
SPRING 2024 REGISTRATION ✓ One all-inclusive UD OLLI membership fee ✓ As many classes as you like ✓ Any UD OLLI location or program The spring 2024 membership fee is $260. Those who purchased an annual membership for two semesters in the fall do not need to purchase a spring membership. Membership includes unlimited course enrollment in any combination of in-person and online classes, including all UD OLLI locations throughout Delaware. Some course descriptions may list an additional fee for supplies, or a partner fee. There is no cost for parking at UD OLLI locations. OLLI fall classes start February 5, most classes meeting in 11-week, 13-week and 5-week sessions. Online registration begins January 4. All courses are listed in this catalog by subject matter. Please carefully note the location of each offering, indicated with icons for New Castle, Kent or Sussex County, and online. IN-PERSON PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES The University of Delaware and the OLLI program are committed to hosting in-person programs in a safe, healthy environment. While OLLI participants are no longer required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination in order to attend in-person classes, UD strongly recommends that all students, faculty and staff remain up-to-date with COVID-19 vaccination as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Guidelines are subject to change in accordance with current UD health guidelines. For details, visit olli.udel.edu/in-person. COMPLETE COURSE DETAILS ONLINE The OLLI spring 2024 printed catalog represents the most up-to-date schedule and course information as of November 10, 2023. Visit the OLLI website for updates and details: • SCHEDULE—Printable course schedule by day • COURSE DETAILS—Additional instructor-provided details, like syllabi and course outlines • UPDATES—Schedule, location and course format changes; added or updated courses, etc. FOR DETAILS, VISIT OLLI.UDEL.EDU
THE ARTS ART HISTORY AND APPRECIATION THE SLOW-ART EXPERIENCE, VOLUME 1 Arsht Hall, Wilmington (A207–01) Wednesday 9–10:15 a.m. 2/7/2024–3/6/2024 Arsht Hall, Wilmington (A207–02) Wednesday 10:45 a.m.–noon 2/7/2024–3/6/2024 Instructors: Danielle Battaglia, Carol Griffin Number of class sessions: 5 • Class limit: 20 Course format: Discussion This course explores a new way to experience art in a museum—beyond reading the wall label or joining a guided tour—to learn why a work and/or the artist is worth attention. We look slowly, reflect upon what we see, explore our personal connections and discuss our observations. All that’s needed is your time and attention. Volume 1 and 2 of this course cover different material. You don’t need to attend volume 1 to attend volume 2. The final class is held on site at the Delaware Art Museum, 2301 Kentmere Parkway, Wilmington.
THE SLOW-ART EXPERIENCE, VOLUME 2 Arsht Hall, Wilmington (A207–03) Wednesday 9–10:15 a.m. 4/3/2024–5/1/2024 Arsht Hall, Wilmington (A207–04) Wednesday 10:45 a.m.–noon 4/3/2024–5/1/2024 Instructors: Danielle Battaglia, Carol Griffin Number of class sessions: 5 • Class limit: 20 Course format: Discussion This course explores a new way to experience art in a museum—beyond reading the wall label or joining a guided tour—to learn why a work and/or the artist is worth attention. We look slowly, reflect upon what we see, explore 7
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