There will be NO CLASS Monday, Jan. 18.
Furman will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Day.
We hope everyone enjoyed their first week of class! You have one more week to drop classes and still get a refund. Call or stop by our office to make any class changes. *TODAY – Friday, Jan 15 – is the last day to drop a cooking class and get a refund. Remember there is a $10 fee if you drop without adding another class.
* Don’t get caught in SNOW and ICE! In the event of inclement weather, OLLI follows the university schedule. If Furman closes, OLLI classes will also be canceled. Call Furman’s weather line at 294-3766 or tune into local news for the latest updates.
Haven’t signed up for your OLLI Paladin Pass yet? No problem! Sign up in the office or email Carson Ruffrage to get discounts and privileges on campus. Enjoy $5 meals at the dining hall, access to the library, or play a few rounds at Furman’s golf course with your new pass. It also entitles you to discounts at the Fitness Center, the bookstore, and restaurants in the student center. If you’ve already signed up for your Paladin Pass, you will receive an e-mail when it is in the office ready for pick up.
OLLI Grants: As an OLLI instructor, is there something you wish you had, or a workshop you’d like to attend, to make your courses even better? Are you an OLLI member with a lifelong learning passion that you’ve always wanted to pursue but the cost put it out of reach? Let an OLLI Grant help! Members of OLLI for at least six terms may apply for grants for $200-$2,000 to pursue a lifelong learning passion. Within 2 years of receiving their funds, grant recipients will be asked to share what they learn with the OLLI membership in the form of a new course, creation of a new committee, a series of seminars…The application deadline is March 1; applications are available on the OLLI bulletin board. Awards will be announced at the Spring Luncheon. Questions? Contact Grants Committee chair Judy Lineback.
TRAVEL WITH OLLI
We are delighted to offer exclusively to OLLI@Furman members the Road Scholar Multi Sport Adventure: Sea Kayaking, Bicycling and Hiking in Maine’s Acadia National Park. Enjoy a spectacular outdoor adventure and experience seaside cliffs, ocean air and breathtaking views atop the highest peak along the Atlantic Coast. This excursion will begin Sun., Sept. 11 and conclude Fri., Sept. 16, 2016. Trip Rates*: $925 double occupancy, $1225 single occupancy. Brochures are in the office. To register, call Road Scholar at (800)322-5315 and reference Program #2198, “Multi Sport Adventure: Acadia National Park.”
Join members from OLLIs around the country on the first All OLLI River Cruise! Guests on the first-of- its-kind All OLLI Old Prague & Blue Danube River Cruise will depart April 6, 2017 and travel aboard one of Grand Circle Travel’s 140-164 passenger privately owned ships. The 12-day excursion will begin in Prague and make its way to Budapest with stops in Melk, Durnstein, Vienna and Batislava, just to name a few. View trip details and the detailed itinerary here. Brochures are in the OLLI office or contact Heidi with questions. To make reservations or to speak to a Grand Circle representative call (800) 597-2452, option 2 and reference trip number: G7-27095 “Old Prague & Blue Danube – OLLI @ Furman.” A 10% discount is available to those that make their reservations and pay a $500 deposit by January 31, 2016.
OLLI HAPPENINGS
The Computer Technology Committee presents a Computer/Tablet/Phone Help Desk for members Tuesday, January 19, 2-4 p.m., HC104. First come, first served. Bring your device and our team will try to help you out. These sessions help with “quick-fix” problems. Contact Dan Garvin with questions.
“Terrorism and Voices of Reason in the Muslim World,” a talk given by Dr. Parvez Ahmed, Professor at the University of North Florida, on Thursday, January 21, 3:15 p.m. in the Crabtree Room. Dr. Ahmed will cover topics such as the nature of terrorism, scriptural sources related to violence and terrorism, socio-political factors, and the situation of American Muslims in today’s climate. Free.
OLLI and Chautauqua present “Meriwether Lewis” on Saturday, February 6. Enjoy a reception with wine and hors d’oeuvres at 4 p.m., presentation at 5 p.m. Space is limited; tickets are on sale in the OLLI office for just $5. Within the long list of men and women who have had the courage to step off the map and into unknown worlds, Meriwether Lewis is arguably one of the most important yet least appreciated. Performed by nationally acclaimed historical interpreter Brian “Fox” Ellis.
Leading into the Meriwether Lewis Chautauqua presentation, Gary Aten will present a “mini-class” on the Lewis and Clark journey Thurs., Jan. 28 at 3:15 pm, HC110. No reservation needed, just come and enjoy!
What’s GOING ON at Furman University?
Members of the Furman music faculty will present the Faculty Chamber Music Series on Friday, Jan. 15 at 8 p.m. at Daniel Recital Hall. Senior tickets are $10 in advance or at the door.
Furman Partners in the Arts will host a Guest Artist Recital: Sandbox Percussion on Tuesday, January 19, at 8 p.m. at Daniel Recital Hall. Free!
Professor of Organ Charles Tompkins celebrates his 30th year on the Furman faculty with a program on Thurs, Jan 21 at 8pm in Daniel Memorial Chapel. Joining Dr. Tompkins at the Hartness Organ Series event will be the Furman Singers and the Furman Chamber Choir. Tickets available at the door and are $10 for seniors..
Furman students are looking for volunteers for a class project! Students enrolled in an Adulthood and Aging course are looking to meet with OLLI members for informal conversations a few times during the semester. The conversations will touch on topics such as, life histories, physical and health related changes, cognitive change, social relationships, caregiving and/or end of life issues. If you would like to volunteer, please email Dr. Michelle Horhota or call 864-294-3167.
What’s GOING ON in and around Greenville?
“Older and Better: The Impact of Our Aging Population” is the topic for the next TEDx Greenville Salon on Tuesday Jan. 19, 6:30-8 p.m. OLLI’s own Jack Hansen is one of the presenters. Admission is free, but registration is required. Learn more and register here.
The Greenville Brass Quintet with Sherwood Mobley will perform on Sunday, January 31 at 3 p.m. as part of the Music on Sunday series at the Temple of Israel (400 Spring Forest Road in Greenville). Tickets are available at the door for $20.
Centre Stage presents the hit Rock show, Heart & Soul, Thursdays – Sundays Jan 21 – Feb 14. Rock out to Gladys Knight and the Pips, The Temptations, The Beatles and many more! Tickets begin at $25 and can be purchased through the box office at 864-233-6733 or on the website.
Centre Stage will continue their provoking Fringe Series with the hit production Through the Night by Daniel Beaty. The show will run Jan. 26, 27, Feb. 2, 3, 9, and 10. Tickets begin at $10.
The Warehouse Theatre presents Uncle Vanya by Anton Chekhov, Jan. 29-Feb. 28, Thurs.-Sat at 8 p.m. Sunday matinees Feb. 7 and 14 at 3 p.m. For tickets contact The Warehouse Theatre at 864-235-6948 or visit their website. In preparation, come to a special Lunch and Learn at OLLI to hear from Warehouse Director of Marketing and equity actor, Jason Johnson, who plays the role of the country doctor, Astrov, as he discusses how he prepared for the role and interprets the play. Thurs., Feb. 4, 12:30-1:15, HC113.
The Clemson CVT Leadership program is looking for volunteers to participate in our state-of-the-art, noninvasive ultrasound scan lab. There are two slots left in the current schedule: Thursday 2/11 and Thursday 2/18 from 12:30-2:30 p.m. We are located at the GHS Patewood campus and perform a variety of scans on the cardiovascular system. To learn more, contact us via email at cvtleadership@ghs.org.
Join the Islamic Society of Greenville for “Meet Your Muslim Neighbor” Thursday, Jan. 28, 6:15-8:30 p.m. at the Upstate Islamic Center, 1601 Clement Road, Greer, SC 29650. The purpose is to build positive relationships between upstate Muslims and people of other faith traditions. The event will feature a number of stations covering topics such as aspects of the Muslim faith, terrorism and women’s rights. There will also be time for attendees to talk, mingle, and eat delicious homemade ethnic foods. RSVP by Jan. 22 to meetmuslimneighbors@gmail.com