Albany Lifelong Learning Institute (ALLI)

ALLI is pronounced "ally" - Your ALLI for continued learning and social engagement

Announcing the establishment of the Albany Lifelong Learning Institute.  Courses and activities are specifically geared to older adults.

Sponsored by the University at Albany’s William L. Reese II, PhD Emeritus Center, courses will begin mid-March 2025 and take place for two hours each week for 6 weeks through the end of April. Registration will begin early in January 2025. 
 

Choose one, two or all three from the following:

The Controversial Insanity Defense in American History

  • Instructor: Dr. Richard F. Hamm, Distinguished Teaching Professor, History Department, University at Albany
  • Day/Time: Tuesdays, 1:30 to 3:30 p. .m.
  • Dates: 3/18, 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22
     

Aging Well:  Living Well into Your 80’s and Beyond

  • Instructor: Dr. Yuchi Young, Associate Professor, Health Policy, Management, and Behavior, College of Integrated Health Sciences, University at Albany
  • Day/Time: Wednesdays, 1:30 to 3:30 p. .m.
  • Dates: 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23
     

Neo-Victorian Fiction (1966-2023)

  • Instructor: Dr. Randall Craig, Professor Emeritus, Department of English, University at Albany
  • Day/Time: Thursdays, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
  • Dates: 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24


Cost: $60 per course. 

Location: Classes will be held at the new ETEC Building, Room 203. See the attached map for directions to ETEC, which is located on the Harriman State Campus, not the UAlbany campus. 

Parking: Registration includes hassle-free paid parking fees. You will receive instructions asking you to add the parking pass to your Cart when you check-out upon registration. 


Only the Neo-Victorian course has a required reading list- it will be included when you register for the class. Enrollment is limited, so register soon.


Future courses will be offered hybrid to allow those beyond the Capital Region and those with mobility restrictions to attend remotely. Social engagement activities will also be available in the future. You need not be affiliated with UAlbany to attend. All are welcome!


For questions, email us at emeritus.center@albany.edu
 

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