Now at Bard LLI
Bard LLI’s Fall Course Catalogs are now available for you to peruse. Go here to access the ProClass catalog and plan your wishlist. We also have a website version of the Fall 2021 catalog here. There is also a Course Index as a single page PDF linked at the bottom of the website catalog page if you prefer. We’ve got you covered!
Proof of Vaccination Needed to be in On-Campus Buildings
To attend LLI classes or events in person, either on or off-campus, you MUST present proof of complete vaccination, either a CDC-COVID-19 vaccination card or the digital New York State Excelsior Pass. This is in accordance with Bard’s requirement of LLI.
Bard currently requires all visitors to campus, including LLI members, to be fully vaccinated and to wear masks while inside any Bard building.
At the first in-person event or class you attend, your documentation will be checked and you will be given a sticker indicating vaccination compliance to affix to your LLI nametag and placed in the plastic sleeve on your lanyard.
New members (classes of 2020 and 2021) will be given plastic sleeves and lanyards. Returning members should bring their plastic sleeves and lanyards to their first in-person class or event.
All members will be required to show these at ALL in-person classes and events.
Looking Ahead: LLI is always looking for volunteers to serve as Session Managers for our full slate of virtual classes. Click here to learn about being a Session Manager. We provide training and guarantee you will love the new friends you gain and the new skills you learn. Information on all current volunteer opportunities at LLI is here.
For more information, see the Bard College COVID-19 page. The page is updated frequently and includes the most recent information available. Bard has issued notice that the campus is closed to any person who does not live, work, or study at Bard, until further notice.
Bard currently requires all visitors to campus, including LLI members, to be fully vaccinated and to wear masks while inside any Bard building.
Need tech help as an LLI member? Email techhelp@lli.bard.edu for help (including getting LLI.bard.edu email addresses). DO NOT contact the Bard help desk, which is only for Bard students and faculty.
News + Notes
The Arboretum Called Bard
Introduction
When was the last time you visited a garden measuring 930 acres? When was the last time you were enveloped by hundreds of varieties of flowers, bushes, grasses and other flora? It was, of course, before the COVID-19 pandemic struck and Bard’s extraordinary arboretum was off-limits.
Profile of Stacey Adams
Introduction
Where is my parking hangtag? Hey, our classroom is locked. I got a parking ticket — what for? Who you gonna call? Try Stacey Adams. She is the Office Resource Coordinator for Bard College’s Security team. She works with LLI’s Member Services team volunteers to register LLI members’
Bard College v. Board of Elections – Again
Introduction
On July 15th, Bard College President Leon Botstein joined with the student-led voting rights initiative Election@Bard, two members of the Bard staff (Bard College Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Civic Engagement, Erin Cannan; along with Bard College Assistant Director of Student Activities,
Orientations and Socials
Introduction
The academic year may not begin until September, but the Membership Development Committee and its Social Gatherings and Member Services Teams are busy. They are making plans for new members in both the class of 2020 and the class of 2021.
You’ve Got Questions? ProClass Has Answers!
ProClass Answers Your Questions About Your LLI Information
Every Bard LLI member has an account in ProClass. Your ProClass account is available 24/7, whenever you have a question. It always shows the latest information regarding your account. You can make your own edits on your own data.
Out of Chaos, A Plan For Fall Courses
Introduction
In mid-June, Curriculum was nailing down a Zoom class schedule for the Fall 2021 semester, and Membership Development was planning online orientations and new member socials.
Surprise! On June 23, Bard let Nanci Kryzak, President, and Jill Lundquist,
Rewarding Fall Courses
Introduction
Once you get the 2021 fall catalog, you will be reminded why you joined LLI. The Curriculum Committee is again offering many varied fall options taught by experienced and imaginative presenters. As with the spring semester, classes will be held on Thursday and Friday mornings via Zoom.
Join the Elite Corps of Session Managers
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Introduction
Since June of 2020, LLI has been blessed with a corps of volunteers who make the Zoom classes work. These LLIers, who are session managers, support our presenters by admitting members to classes, spotlighting speakers, reading the Chat,
Hybrid Makes History
Introduction
As the veil of life under the pandemic begins to lift, Bard LLI faces a sea change not unlike when COVID-19 first tore apart our lives. We remember, thankfully, how a team of dedicated members assembled immediately after the campus closed.
Upcoming Events
| Start 2021 | End 2021 | Events |
|---|---|---|
| July 1 | New Council starts | |
| July 1 | Notify new applicants of admittance | |
| July 1 | July 10 | New members payments |
| July 7 | Newsletter published | |
| July 8 | July 8 | Social Event with Lauren Rose |
| July 13 | Curriculum Committee Meeting | |
| July 19 | Council Meeting | |
| AUGUST EVENTS | ||
| August 7 | Newsletter published | |
| August 10 | Curriculum Committee Meeting | |
| August 26 | Fall catalog available (website and ProClass) | |
| August 16 | Council Meeting | |
| August 18 | Campus tours for new members | |
| August 25 | Campus tours for new members | |
| SEPTEMBER EVENTS | ||
| September 2 | Registration for Fall classes | |
| September 8 | On-campus orientation for new members | |
| September 7 | Newsletter published | |
| September 10 | Zoom orientation for new members | |
| September 14 | Curriculum Committee Meeting | |
| September 20 | Council Meeting | |
| September 16 | October 29 | Fall semester starts |
| September 24 | Last day to add a course | |
| OCTOBER EVENTS | ||
| October 7 | Newsletter published | |
| October 12 | Curriculum Meeting | |
| October 18 | Council Meeting | |
| October 29 | Last day of fall semester | |
| NOVEMBER EVENTS | ||
| November 7 | Newsletter published | |
| November 9 | Curriculum meeting open house | |
| November 15 | Council Meeting | |
| DECEMBER EVENTS | ||
| December 7 | Newsletter published | |
| December 16 | WinterFest catalog released | |
| No December Curriculum Meeting | ||
| December 20 | Council Meeting |
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In case of emergency on campus
Should there be a serious emergency – medical, fire, etc. – call TWO numbers in the order below.
First call: 9-1-1
For Dutchess County Emergency Services. It is available 24/7.
Second call: (845) 758-7777 or from emergency call boxes: 7777
For Bard College Emergency Medical Services (a trained campus emergency response team).
Bard EMS is always to be called second. While the service provides the fastest response, it follows the college academic schedule and is therefore not always available.
Welcome to Bard LLI
This site will show you what is going on at Bard LLI. This site changes often, so we hope you will visit regularly.
