Now at Bard LLI
Join the LLI Walking Group! Are you an LLI member? Do you like to walk and socialize? If your answer is yes, then you should check out our LLI walking group. We are on HIATUS for now. No sign-up is required. Just show up at the parking lot and get some fresh air and gentle exercise with other LLI members. Contact Vicki Hoener if you would like to help organize the group.
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.
Need tech help as an LLI member? Email techhelp@lli.bard.edu 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
The Right Man: Dean Stuart Stritzler-Levine
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,
North Campus Walk
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,
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,
Funny Bones: Metamorphosis
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,
Celebrating 25 Years of Learning and Community
by Eleanor Wieder
Introduction
As Robert Beaury mentions in his message this month, Bard LLI can proudly celebrate 25 years of building a community of people who share a lifetime love of learning. The breadth and depth of the courses we offer is extraordinary,
Carrie Mae Weems: Remember to Dream
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,
Coming to Campus
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,
LLI’s Contribution Supports Student Programs
by Deidre d’Albertis
Introduction
Deirdre d’Albertis, Dean of the College, offered the following report on the use of the funds donated by LLI to the Inclusion Challenge Program at Bard in 2023-24. You will see that these are wide-ranging programs across the disciplines at Bard,
Teaching From Time to Time
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,
Upcoming Events
Our current 2025 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.
Subscribe to our Monthly Newsletter
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.
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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.
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