by Susan Phillips
Introduction
On the afternoon of Friday, April 5th, this year’s recipients of the Dean Stuart Stritzler-Levine Seniors-to-Seniors Scholarship shared information and answered questions about their senior projects in front of a small, but enthusiastic audience of LLI members. The occasion was the annual Seniors-to-Seniors Scholarship Recognition Tea,
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by Deborah Lanser
Introduction
The four-week SummerFest session will begin June 7, with a wonderful variety of interesting courses. Most classes will be held in person on Fridays, while one off-campus course will be held on a Monday. You can check out the schedule on May 22 when the ProClass catalog arrives.
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by Gary Miller
Introduction
We are fortunate to have Bard College as our home. There are bucolic gardens and pathways, gently rolling hills, and stately trees. At the north end of the campus, amidst yet more of nature’s offerings, stands a brilliant silver bird, Fisher Center. Designed by architect Frank Gehry,
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by Alan Katz
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The Republican National Committee and the Democratic National Committee have announced that Bard LLI will host one 2024 Presidential Debate on the Bard College Campus this autumn. Tickets will be available exclusively on ProClass.
Lottery Controversy
It is a well-established alternative fact that President Biden and former President Trump are only seeking re-election since they each failed in their past three attempts to be admitted into Bard LLI through the lottery process.
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by Mary McClellan
Introduction
As you know, Council is the governing body of LLI, and its members are elected for two-year terms. This year, LLI members will be choosing the president, first vice president, treasurer, and two members at large. Their terms of service will be from July 1,
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by Deborah Lanser
Introduction
This year’s WinterFest presentations were generally a hit, with members commonly giving them the top ratings of 4 or 5 on the evaluation form. A few expressed some reservations, however, providing ratings between 1 and 3. Likewise, presenters were generally given top marks,
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by Felice Gelman
Introduction
Each year Bard LLI signals its appreciation of Bard’s unstinting support of our programs with donations supporting students. Our aim is to make it possible for students to pursue their interests, further their skills, and complete senior projects. We usually learn more about the results from the annual Seniors-to-Seniors Tea in the spring where students present the senior projects our grants have supported.
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by Deborah Lanser
Introduction
Every year, an influx of new members provides a fresh perspective on the strengths and limitations of Bard LLI. This year, 22 members from the class of 2023 responded to the new member survey, sharing their enthusiasm, insights, and concerns. Those comments will be taken to heart as we strive to improve our functioning and offerings.
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by Mary McClellan
Introduction
Nominations are now being accepted for our 2024 election cycle for Council, the main governing body of LLI. Council comprises five elected officers, four elected members at large, and five standing committee chairpersons appointed by the president. Terms for all elected officers are two years.
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by Susan Phillips
Introduction
By now, all 39 of you lucky new Bard LLI lottery–winning members have probably survived your first semester of in-person and/or Zoom LLI classes and are happily settled in. All of you should have been contacted by an experienced LLI mentor who would welcome contact from you about any questions you have.
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