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The Dallinger Series
HONORING A LEGACY
of Lifelong Learning, Community,
and Connection
We are honored to launch the Dallinger Series, created in memory of
longtime member Kathleen (Kathy) Dallinger, who left a generous gift
in her estate to support our OLLI program. Known for her love of reading,
generosity, and community organizing, she was a champion of both local
causes and women’s empowerment.
Each year the series will celebrate her legacy by featuring a thematic
program each quarter. Kathy’s gift ensures her spirit lives on through
inspiring all to flourish through learning and connecting to others. In
addition to the author event below, there will also be a study group to
explore this biography on Rankin who was a suffragist, peace activist, and
more. See details on p. 16
For our inaugural year, our 2026 Dallinger Series theme will be:
Honoring Her Legacy: A Celebration of Women’s Voices and Empowerment.
Kathy Dallinger
LEARN MORE
ABOUT ESTATE
GIVING ON P. 35
JOIN US FOR OUR FIRST DALLINGER SERIES EVENT:
AN EVENING WITH LORISSA RINEHART
Author of Winning the Earthquake: How Jeannette Rankin
Defied All Odds to Become the First Woman in Congress
Tuesday, March 24 | 6:00 p.m.
Bradley University's | Hayden-Clark Alumni Center
Peplow Pavilion
Cost: $10 Registration required
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Lorissa Rinehart as she
discusses her new book, Winning the Earthquake, which brings
to life the extraordinary story of Jeannette Rankin, America’s first
congresswoman, who defied the odds to change the course of
American history. Rinehart will share insights into Rankin’s courage,
activism, and lasting legacy. which perfectly complements the spirit of
the series. A book sale and author signing will take place after the talk.
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