Now at Bard LLI
JUNE, 2024: Updated COVID Vaccination Policy:
LLI’s policy regarding COVID-19 is aligned with Bard’s. In accordance with CDC recommendations and the evolving public health situation, LLI is strongly encouraging our members and guests to stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations. However, LLI will no longer require new members and guests to submit COVID-19 vaccination data in order to become a member, register for a class, or attend an LLI event.
Our plan is to continue with the “mask-friendly” policy that Bard follows as well. Masks are not required, but anyone who wants to wear a mask on campus is welcome to do so. Individual presenters may ask class members to wear a mask in their own classrooms. It is important for members to remember to carry a mask with you in case you need one.
Moreover, 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.
Members are reminded to wear their lanyard at all times while on Bard’s campus or at LLI events off campus.
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 meet every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. unless it’s raining. No sign-up is required. Just show up at the parking lot and get some fresh air and gentle exercise with other LLI members. THE WALKING GROUP WILL BE TAKING A PAUSE AFTER JUNE.
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 [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
Results of the Annual Survey
Introduction
This year’s survey had 180 respondents, which means that over 50% of our membership completed it. That is almost twice as many respondents as last year. Congratulations! This, I believe, is an indicator of an involved membership.
For the first time in several years,
A Win, Win, Win with Joan Tower
Introduction
Each spring for the last seven years, beloved Asher B. Edelman Professor of Music at Bard College Joan Tower has offered her course Music! Music! Music! to LLI members. And this year, the course was once again a huge hit for all involved,
A Brief, Jazzy Annual Meeting
Introduction
President Robert Beaury certainly knows how to throw an annual meeting. The approximately 70 members who attended the May 12 event enjoyed a delightful breakfast and some live jazz, and applauded Robert’s optimistic view of the future of Bard LLI.
Seniors-to-Seniors Scholarship Recipients
Introduction
The six recipients of this year’s Dean Stuart Stritzler-Levine Seniors-to-Seniors Scholarship each presented a talk about their senior projects in the Lazlo Z. Bito ‘60 Auditorium on Friday, April 7th. This recognition seniors-to-seniors tea allowed LLI members and assorted Bard folk to hear about the always-interesting topics the Bard seniors chose and how they constructed their projects.
Upcoming Social Events
Introduction
The Social Gatherings Team has arranged several events for LLI members. First, the Hessel Museum will host LLI members for two exhibitions this spring and summer, April 27 Rising and Sinking Again, and July 13, Indian Theater/Erika Verzutti.
The Rewards of SummerFest
Introduction
This year’s SummerFest offerings are exceptional for the diversity of the class topics and the pleasures of the off-campus activities. Many classes will be held on campus on consecutive Fridays starting June 2, while a few Zoom classes will be held on either Wednesdays or Thursdays.
Susan Christoffersen: Webmaster of Bard LLI
Introduction
When my friend Tom first told me about Bard’s Lifetime Learning Institute, I went on the website at lli.bard.edu, and I was immediately impressed with the layout, photos, and writing. I thought, “these are my people, and this is an organization that I want to be a part of.” On my very first day on the Bard campus,
Meet the 2023 Candidates for Council
Introduction
As you know, Council is the governing body of LLI, and its members are elected for two years on alternate years. This year, LLI members will be voting for the second vice president, secretary, and two members at large.
Good News About Spring Courses
Introduction
The wide variety of course offerings this spring will once again remind us why we joined Bard LLI. And the Curriculum Committee has ensured that there are more courses, more large courses, and more course periods than there were in the fall.
Upcoming Events
Our current 2024 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.
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.
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