Now at Bard LLI
JUNE, 2024: Updated COVID Vaccination Policy:
LLI’s policy regarding COVID-19 is aligned with Bard’s which can be viewed here.
Out of consideration for others, we ask that no one attend class or any other LLI event if you are feeling unwell, including dealing with a persistent cough or the sniffles.
Looking Ahead:
LLI is always looking for volunteers to serve as Session Managers for our Thursday virtual classes and Class Managers for our Friday in-person classes. We provide training and guarantee you will love the friends you gain and the skills you learn. Information on all current volunteer opportunities at LLI is here.
Need tech help as an LLI member? Email [email protected] 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
Thank You Notes from BHSEC Recipients
by Deborah Lanser
Introduction
For years, LLI has provided financial help for students in the Bard High School Early College (BHSEC) program in New York City for expenses incurred during summer internships. This year, four students in BHSEC’s schools each received a $562.50 scholarship grant.
Lesser-Known Perks of Bard LLI Membership
by Felice Gelman
Introduction
You probably joined Bard LLI for its wide variety of courses and the unique opportunity to meet accomplished and interesting people in your age group. Because Bard LLI is part of the Bard College community,
A Visual Feast
by Gretchen Lytle
Introduction
Immerse yourself in Uman’s world of color and motion when you enter the exhibition at the Hessel. Step into her display booth, where she used to sell her work. Strong colors, moving shapes, layered collage,
Eleanor and Marc Wieder: Council, Courses, and Commitment
by Deborah Lanser
Introduction
When Eleanor and Marc moved to Rhinebeck from Long Island in 2019, they were looking for a community where they could enjoy retirement. An unexpected bonus was the discovery of Bard LLI. Eleanor won the membership lottery in 2020,
Replica of a Chip: The Weaving Technology of Marilou Schultz
by Gretchen Lytle
Introduction
LLI’s new members may not be familiar with the Bard campus and all the school has to offer to the public. One of its resources is the Hessel Museum, which has exhibitions open to view Wednesdays through Sundays.
Distinguished Speaker Series Continues This Fall
by Linda Scherr
Introduction
The fifth session of the widely applauded Bard LLI Distinguished Speaker Series (DSS) will take place on September 30 with Ray D. Madoff, Boston College Law School professor, speaking on “Taxes and the Oligarchy.” Her book The Second Estate: How the Tax Code Made an American Aristocracy discusses how the tax code “has created two fundamentally separate societies: the working Americans who pay and the ultrarich who benefit.” More information on this session will be forthcoming in an article in next month’s newsletter.
Meet This Year’s BHSEC Recipients
by Deborah Lanser
Introduction
Every year, LLI has provided a grant for students in the Bard High School Early College (BHSEC) program in New York City for expenses incurred during summer internships between their junior and senior years.
Fall Classes: Spoiled for Choice
by Deborah Lanser
Introduction
As you’ll see when the fall catalog lands in your inbox on Wednesday. August 26, you will have a difficult time choosing which classes to take. Those who are interested in medicine, well-being, and fitness will have a wide variety of options.
Burpee Trial Garden
By Gretchen Lytle
Introduction
Walking the Bard Arboretum provides rich experiences all year long. People investigate the historic and broad range of trees planted on the campus and the former estates, hike on trails through old-growth forests,
Upcoming Events
Our current 2026 calendar is now available here. You can also find it from the top navigation bar under News + Events and then select Annual Calendar on the left side of the wide, dropdown menu.
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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.
