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Look Where I Went
No passports, no visas, no suitcases, no long
flights, no currency exchanges,
Your Choice
and no language barriers when
IN PERSON
you travel the world from the
OR ONLINE
seat of your OLLI class. Come
share in the adventure with photographs and
descriptions presented.
April 1: John & Susan McCabe – San Blas Islands
Sail with us through the San Blas Islands,
tropical islands off the coast of Panama.
Be prepared for an exciting yet simple
disconnected island adventure with limited
amenities.
April 8: Ron Zipfel – Six Country Voyage
Visit the capital of Sweden, step in the Aland
Islands, see the capital city of Finland, stroll
historic sites in Poland, travel back in time in
Denmark, delight in the culturally rich Norway,
and drink a beer on a trip to Germany's capital.
April 15: Richard & Mary Anne Radochia –
Iceland Come with us to the "Land of Fire
& Ice", with spectacular waterfalls, geysers,
thermal pools and wildlife, as we cover part of
Iceland's Golden Circle. We even drove through
streams and witnessed a puffin dance.
April 22: Tim Bailey – Sicily & Southern Italy
Journey through Sicily, with its blend of
ancient history, vibrant culture, and stunning
landscapes, before boarding a ferry to travel
along the spectacular coastline of Southern
Italy.
$30 – Class instructors as listed above.
Tazewell County in the Civil War
This class will discuss the history of four separate
engagements before and during the Civil War
featuring Tazewell County Veterans. First, we’ll
focus on the Underground Railroad in Illinois,
discussing the Central Illinois routes. We’ll move
on Civil War enlistment at the Tazewell County
Courthouse and the early engagements of the
veterans with a focus on the history of Illinois’
commander General Ulysses S. Grant. We will
aslo discuss the Battle of Vicksburg and the
actions of Tazewell County’s three Medal of
Honor Recipients. Finally we’ll cover the service
of the 29th Colored Infantry, Tazewell County’s
participants in the historic unit, and the original
Juneteenth Celebration in Galveston, Texas.
$30 – Class instructor is John C. Ackerman,
Tazewell County Clerk.
● 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ______________________________
Breaking the Surface: Female Marine Scientists
and their Deep Sea Discoveries
Writer Zora Neale Hurston called research
“organized curiosity.” Throughout history, the
ocean has been a constant subject of curiosity,
speculation, and imagination because until very
recently, it has been all but inaccessible. Water
covers 70% of the earth, yet we know more about
surfaces of other planets than we do about the
seafloor. In this class, we will encounter the work
of several scientists who have peeled back layers
of that mystery to reveal incredible discoveries
across a range of fields such as marine biology,
hydrology, geochemistry, coastal ecology, animal
behavior and cognition, and marine engineering
and technology. Across four sessions, we will cover
notable trailblazers, as well as lesser-known figures
whose insights have changed the way we think of
the ocean and its systems.
$30 – Class instructor is Kathryn Eissfeldt, an
educator and freelance science writer, Past
President of Peoria Area World Affairs Council, and
frequent OLLI instructor.
Four Deans, Four Weeks: An Inside Look at
Bradley's Colleges
Join our special four-week series featuring the
Deans of Bradley University’s five colleges. Each
week we'll spotlight one college, offering firsthand
insights, updates, and a look into the distinctive
strengths shaping today’s students.
April 1: Slane College of Communications &
Fine Arts – Ethan Ham: Discover the vibrant hub
for makers, storytellers, and performers. Dean
Ham will highlight innovative work across art,
communication, interactive media, music, and
theatre.
April 8: College of Liberal Arts & Sciences –
Dr. Sherri Morris: Explore the breadth of the
humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and
computational sciences. Dr. Morris will share
how the college fosters scientific discovery and
interdisciplinary learning.
April 15: Caterpillar College of Engineering &
Technology – Dr. (Kris) Maillacheruvu: From
infrastructure projects and autonomous vehicles
to 3D printing and robotics, students in this
college turn ideas into reality. Dr. Maillacheruvu
will discuss cutting-edge projects and handson learning experiences driving engineering
innovation through convergence and
collaboration.
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