by Sara Hardman with Felice Gelman
Sara Hardman was LLI’s first president.
Introduction
Planning for the creation of LLI began in the winter of 2000. The idea had developed in a book group at the Red Hook Library when Sara Hardman and several other women expressed their frustration at the long waiting list at Marist’s Center for Lifetime Study.
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by Mary McClellan
Introduction
Billed in the LLI catalog as studio discussions with six working artists who live in our hyperlocal area, “Deep Dive into Abstract Art“ emerged as a bright star in our fall semester galaxy that contained several stars. Produced by L. Walker and curated by abstract artist Jean Feinberg,
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by Deborah Lanser
Introduction
The fall courses were generally a hit. There were 253 responses to the evaluation form, which confirms a high rate of involvement. The course content was widely praised; 89% of respondents rated it 4 or 5. Presenters were likewise appreciated, with 94% being rated 4 or 5.
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by Margaret Shuhala
In the Beginning …
Twenty-five years ago, Dean Stuart Stritzler-Levine, sitting in his office in Ludlow, was having the usual busy day, with a steady stream of visitors lined up outside his office door. As he glanced at his appointments for that afternoon, he noticed a notation next to one set of names that indicated the visitors wanted to speak with him about “bringing to our campus an educational venture for senior citizens residing in our surrounding area.”
He was the right man for our Bard LLI founders to meet.
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by Gretchen Lytle
Introduction
During the beautiful fall season, as leaf hues vary and colors shift tones almost day by day, the Bard campus becomes a pictorial landscape. The northern part of campus is especially compelling. Across from the main entrance to the Fisher Center, you will find a contemplative locale for an art installation,
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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, there’s a lot more on offer. Did you know…?
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by Alan Katz
Introduction
“As Gregor Samsa awoke one morning from uneasy dreams he found himself transformed in his bed into a gigantic insect.”
Franz Kafka, The Metamorphosis
Yes, Gregor, you had one bad morning, and I feel your pain,
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by Gretchen Lytle
Introduction
The Hessel Museum of Art at Bard is a wonderful resource for the larger community. Currently, there are three exhibitions underway, each of which is quite distinct in organization, character, and tone. In light of LLI’s commitment to social justice issues, the exhibition Carrie Mae Weems: Remember to Dream beckons us in.
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by Robert Inglish and Fern Fleckman
Introduction
If you are a new member or a returning member who has not yet been on campus, there are important steps to take. You need to register your car, get your parking hangtag, and secure your Bard student ID (optional). Here are the basics.
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by Gretchen Lytle
Introduction
LLI presenters come from a wide variety of work backgrounds. They might be performing or visual artists, scientists, lawyers, tech people, doctors, journalists, business people, or teachers. Some of the LLI teachers are former teachers of undergraduates, and they have chosen to teach their own age cohort at LLI now.
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