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Simplifying Registration

Introduction

Our switch to first-come, first-served registration for the spring semester went very well. Of 318 members, 279 signed up for spring classes. The initial comments about the new procedure were generally favorable, with most people appreciating knowing their course schedule immediately. Only a few people had difficulty with the new system.

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Three Reasons to Love ProClass

Introduction

For the Fall 2020 semester, LLI will use new software to register for courses. ProClass is a fully functional, browser-based, integrated database with wonderful flexibility to meet our needs.

As an LLI member, how will ProClass help you? For members, it:

  1. Is convenient,
  2. Lets you control your own data,

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Help is on the Way!

Introduction

How did things go for you with the new registration procedure? Smoothly, one hopes. But in the event you’re having difficulty navigating new or existing technology procedures, please be advised that there’s a team of willing and able technophiles available to help you.

They’re called TECHHELP, and you can reach them at [email protected].

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Seniors, Meet the Seniors

Introduction

Each spring, Bard seniors, having worked long hours, complete their senior projects. Each project is a work in their major field that draws on their four-year experience at Bard. To complete their work, the students may need funds for travel or materials. LLI is proud to provide grants each year to several Bard students to help cover these expenses.

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Living Life and Volunteering to the Fullest

Introduction

Living life to the fullest — that might be your first impression when you meet Carmela Gersbeck. She is always ready to learn new things (isn’t that why we all love LLI?), bubbles over with enthusiasm, and has a down-to-earth willingness to pitch in.

Carmela joined LLI just this past September.

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LLI Elections Start Soon

The Council is the governing body of LLI. Key positions are elected by the membership for two-year terms. The upcoming term for newly elected Council members will be from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2022. The election will take place from March 15 to 29. Members will receive a ballot via email to participate anonymously.

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Highlights of the Bard Calendar

Bard in March Has All Kinds of Interesting Events

Bard in March has all kinds of interesting events.  This is just a taste of what you will find on the Bard Events Calendar. Tuesday, March 10  from 7-11:30 pm, at the Jim Ottaway, Jr. Film Center, the Center for the Moving Image will screen four films —

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Meet Dean Paul Marienthal

Say Yes Unless There’s a Compelling Reason to Say No

In Paul Marienthal’s office, on the second floor of Bertelsmann Campus Center, there is a stained glass window with the words, “Say yes unless there is a compelling reason to say no.”

Paul is the Bard College Dean for Social Action.

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Intersession Wows the LLI Audience

Introduction

Gene Burns, Chair of the Special Programs Team, outdid himself this winter by arranging an intriguing selection of presentations for Intersession. Lou Trapani led off by challenging his audience to debate whether art is of any use. (Hint: All of us thought it is.)

Read below for a summary of the topics discussed during the different Intersession classes.

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Stretch Yourself (or How I Learned to Love Poetry)

Try Something New

As a newcomer to Bard LLI, I was disappointed when I didn’t get into the second-period class I really wanted. I remembered that, during my orientation, Nanci Kryzak suggested we stretch ourselves and take something different. I had never really liked poetry and didn’t see myself as a poet,

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