Osher Lifelong Learning Institute - OLLI at Emory

Building Trust Across Communities: What We Learn from the Peace Corp
Instructor: Jody Olsen

Wed, Jun 03, 2026, Wed 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Location: 2635 Century Pkwy NE, Suite 300, Atlanta, GA 30345

We are excited to welcome Jody Olsen, former Director of the Peace Corps, to OLLI at Emory for a special presentation.
During her tenure, Jody led the Peace Corps through one of its most challenging moments, overseeing the safe return of more than 7,000 volunteers worldwide at the start of COVID-19. Her leadership during that time offers a powerful perspective on resilience, global connection, and service. Open to public, but must register to attend. Click for more info and to register:

3693 Building Trust Across Communities: What We Learn from the Peace Corp (Jody Olsen) Emory Continuing Education's (ECE) mission is to enrich the lives and enhance the careers of non-traditional students by providing excellence in education, advancing Emory's commitment to create, preserve, teach, and apply knowledge.

Discover OLLI at Emory, a vibrant community of adults 50+ who enjoy learning, making new friends, and exploring new interests through engaging classes, events, and travel opportunities.

Website: https://olli.emory.edu/index.html

Discover OLLI at Emory
Classes, Events & Travel for Adults 50+
https://olli.emory.edu/

Osher Online Network Courses with OLLI at Emory
Online courses designed exclusively by and for the National Osher Network

Osher Online Courses

Connect. Learn. Explore – from anywhere.
We’re excited to introduce Osher Online, a brand-new opportunity available to active members of any participating Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Your OLLI at Emory membership gives you access to these unique, fully online courses designed exclusively for the national Osher network.

About Osher Online

Osher Online brings together members from OLLIs across the country in engaging, live Zoom classes. Developed by the Osher National Resource Center (NRC) at Northwestern University, these courses are delivered by their program and supported by experienced moderators and technical staff.

Course Format & Details

Length: 6 weeks
Session Time: 1.5 hours per week
Format: Live via Zoom (sessions are not recorded – live attendance required)
Cost: $75 per person, per course
Membership Requirement: You must hold an active OLLI at Emory membership to enroll.
Class Size: OLLI at Emory is limited to 13 seats per course.
Refund Policy: No refunds will be issued within 7 business days of the course start date.
Registration & Getting Started

After you register, you’ll receive a welcome email from the Osher NRC with:

Your Osher Online username and password
A link to the Osher Online course website (includes Zoom link, syllabus, discussion board, and Customer Care contact info)
An invitation to a pre-class orientation to help you get comfortable accessing your course
Osher Online Upcoming Courses:

Summer 2026 Online Courses
Click titles below for full online descriptions and the instructor video for information from the instructor:

Discovering Portugal

Instructor: Alison Roberts

Dates: July 7 – August 11, 2026 (Tuesdays)

Time (EST): 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Instructor Video Link: https://vimeo.com/1143855904?fl=ml&fe=ec



Canals and the Making of the Modern World

Instructor: Bernie Carlson

Dates: July 8 – August 12, 2026 (Wednesdays)

Time (EST): 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Instructor Video Link: https://vimeo.com/1143922822?fl=ml&fe=ec



Endless Grounds: Coffee's Social, Economic, and Cultural Life

Instructor: Robert Thurston

Dates: July 9 – August 13, 2026 (Thursdays)

Time (EST): 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Instructor Video Link: https://vimeo.com/1140515675?fl=ml&fe=ec



The Indispensable Founder: George Washington

Instructor: Dede Petri

Dates: July 13 – August 17, 2026 (Mondays)

Time (EST): 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Instructor Video Link: https://vimeo.com/1148135458?fl=ml&fe=ec



Women Architects and Designers

Instructor: Eleanor Schrader

Dates: July 15 – August 19, 2026 (Wednesdays)

Time (EST): 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Instructor Video Link: https://vimeo.com/1145289503?fl=ml&fe=ec

PLAN-A-PARTY WORKSHOP
Delivery Options: Classroom
Instructor: Frances Reed

Tue 10:30AM - 1:30PM
Jul 21, 2026 to Jul 28, 2026

https://register2.ece.emory.edu/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=7357019

We’ll start at the beginning and plan your party together: In this two-part workshop, we’ll discuss themes, compile guest lists, compose invitations, devise menus, brainstorm décor, and address any particular challenges you might anticipate.

Our second session will be devoted to set-up: preparing the space, arranging flowers, setting the table, presentation and service, lighting, music, and assorted niceties (favors, anyone?)... and then we’ll have a little party of our own!

Please join us! Aspiring and experienced hosts and hostesses welcomed.

Go with OLLI: Twilight of the Gods (Götterdämmerung)

Join fellow OLLI members for an unforgettable operatic experience as the epic struggle between good and evil reaches its dramatic conclusion in The Atlanta Opera, Richard Wagner’s Twilight of the Gods (Götterdämmerung).

Performance Details:
Sunday, June 7, 2026
2:00 PM

https://register2.ece.emory.edu/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=7292575

In this monumental finale of the Ring cycle, the battle for the ring of power leads to the destruction of the gods’ world. Devotion and love are torn apart by manipulation, culminating in a breathtaking final reckoning filled with fire, water, and powerful emotion. Few works in all of opera rival the grandeur and intensity of Wagner’s masterpiece, and this new production promises a truly unforgettable live performance.

Location:
Meet at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre

Limited seats.

VIVO Free Info Session - Staying Strong and Independent
Delivery Options: Online (Instructor-led)

Summer Info Session "Staying Strong and Independent: What the Science Shows (and What to Do About It)"

Thu 10:00AM - 11:00AM
Jun 04, 2026

https://register2.ece.emory.edu/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=7294661

This session explores the growing body of research on strength training and its role in supporting healthy aging. Participants will learn how strength impacts mobility, balance, metabolic health, and overall independence, along with practical ways to incorporate it into daily life.

We will also examine what happens to the body as we age, including the natural loss of muscle mass (sarcopenia), and discuss simple, research-backed strategies to address it—particularly through strength training and nutrition.

Additional benefits, including the connection between strength training and cognitive health, will be introduced to provide a more complete picture of how movement supports overall well-being.

The session includes a brief, guided class demonstration to help participants experience how strength training can be adapted for different levels and abilities, followed by time for questions and discussion.

Free Webinar for more information about the program

Staying Strong and Independent: What the Science Shows (and What to Do About It)

Click here to register for webinar: https://connect.teamvivo.com/vivo_community_class/OLLI-Emory-2026

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
Monday, August 31, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET

OLLI SCAD Dior Exhibit Tour: Crafting Fashion

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 Tour time is 11 AM, arrive and meet group at 10:45 AM

We have 20 slots reserved and require this registration to attend the OLLI Tour.

https://register2.ece.emory.edu/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=7375963

Join us for Dior’s exhibition and experience the artistry, fashion, and creativity behind one of the world’s most iconic design houses. Dior: Crafting Fashion explores the history and evolution of the House of Dior through seven themed sections. The exhibition highlights iconic designs from Christian Dior to Jonathan Anderson, showcasing couture creations, handcrafted toiles, reimagined Lady Dior handbags, and memorable runway and red-carpet looks.

Inspired by Dior’s early interests in architecture and art, the exhibition features nearly 100 historic pieces and examines the creative process from sketch to runway. Through craftsmanship, imagination, and innovation, it reveals how Dior’s legacy continues to evolve while honoring the vision of its founder.

Museum address: 1600 Peachtree St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30309

Tour begins at 11 AM, parking is free, meet at the Museum entrance (Level M) at 10:45 AM. We will enter as a group.

Parking
SCAD FASH visitor parking is available in designated spaces in the fourth-floor parking garage located behind the main SCAD Atlanta building. Follow the SCAD FASH arrows to the designated spaces. Take the elevator to level "M."

Adventures in Wire Wrapping
Delivery Options: Classroom
Instructor: Virginia Milner

Tue 12:00PM - 2:00PM
Jun 16, 2026

https://register2.ece.emory.edu/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=5379980

This hands-on workshop offers step-by-step instruction for creating beautiful wire jewelry designs. Students will learn solderless wire linking techniques to craft unique bracelets, necklaces, and more, along with methods to create freeform accents. Participants will select from a variety of wire, stones, crystals, beads, and findings to complete their pieces—all materials and tools are provided.

Favorite French Operas
Delivery Options Online (Instructor-led)
Instructor: John Bayne

Tue 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Jun 09, 2026 to Jun 30, 2026

https://register2.ece.emory.edu/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=7014878

This course will survey famous and beloved operas by French composers. They include Bizet's Carmen, Saint-Saens's Samson et Dalila, and Debussy's Pelleas et Melisande, and others rarely performed, in the "grand opera" genre the French invented, five acts long with spectacular sets and an obligatory ballet. The Zoom class will feature music videos with great music, singers, and drama.