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January 2007
OSHER GRANT AWARDED
Congratulations to the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University
of Alabama in Huntsville. They were recently awarded a second grant of
$100,000 by the Bernard Osher Foundation. Then they were notified that
the Foundation awarded a $1,000,000 endowment to UAH to support the OLLI
program. UAH entered into an agreement with the Foundation that stipulates
that UAH utilize the proceeds from the endowment to cover costs associated
with OLLI support. The university will provide the OLLI program with at
least 2,000 square feet of physical space for an office, a lounge and
storage. Finally there is a requirement that OLLI and UAH enter into a
long-term agreement. Space, which is closer to 5,000 feet, has already
been identified by the university and will provide OLLI with a permanent
home.
HAPPY 5TH ANNIVERSARY
Officially five years old on September 21, 2006, the Senior College
at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center, celebrated between classes
by eating birthday cake and receiving new mugs. At their Annual Meeting
the President of the University congratulated them and the Curriculum
Committee Chair reported that in the 2005-2006 academic year, 800 enrollments
were recorded in 42 courses. Membership Committee Chairs reported more
than 500 members in the 2005-2006 year. Belfast Senior College is the
second-largest senior college in the state of Maine. Congratulations
Senior College!
SENIOR COLLEGE MEMBERS VOLUNTEER
Members of the Senior College at the University of Maine Hutchinson
Center are working within their community to make life better for residents.
They are mentoring young students at Belfast’s new elementary
school for one hour a week through the “Aspirations Mentoring
Program.” They are insulating needy families’ homes thanks
to the “Keep Maine Warm,” program. Finally, the “People
to People” program has members packing food boxes and delivering
them for Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. Well done, Senior College
members! Congratulations!
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