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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. 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.

Help! How do I join a Zoom meeting? 
Click here for basic instructions on attending Zoom meetings. And here is a brand new guide from a brand new LLI member with Zoom 101 tips for PC, Mac, iPad and tablet users. Tired of the world looking at your forehead or your ceiling? Here is a great guide to finding the best lighting and camera angles for Zoom meetings. And a new page of Zoom tips from LLI members!

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

Spring Classes

by Deborah Lanser
Introduction

What a remarkable lineup of classes we have for spring. As you’ll see when the catalog is released on February 19, we are once again spoiled for choice. History buffs, art and music lovers,

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Creating Classes

by Barbara Danish and Laura Brown
Introduction

How do we create our classes? Here is a brief look at the development of our two courses for this semester.

Then racism changed our path.

We’ve taught courses at Bard LLI for more than 15 years.

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Looking Forward to WinterFest

by Deborah Lanser
Introduction

Mark your calendar for December 21, the day when the WinterFest catalog will be published, so you can start planning your January schedule. As usual, the talks will be held on consecutive Wednesday mornings,

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Bard Entrance

Four First Impressions

by Deborah Lanser
Introduction

Now that the fall semester is over, four new members volunteered to share what they think about their initial experience. They learned about LLI by various means. Catherine Burgos, who sees herself as a lifelong learner,

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Lesser-Known Perks of Bard LLI Membership

by Felice Gelman
Introduction

You probably joined Bard LLI for the 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,

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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) in Manhattan for expenses incurred during summer internships. This year, four students in BHSEC’s New York City schools each received a $500 scholarship LLI grant.

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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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If you are not already receiving our monthly newsletter, you can subscribe by filling out the form below.  Current LLI members and presenters are already on our list.

PLEASE NOTE:  Once you use the form and receive a Confirmation in your email, you MUST click on the Confirmation link in the email to complete the subscription process.  Thanks for signing up!

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.


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