Jerry Conn of OLLI
Jerry Conn

Jerry Conn of OLLI enjoys being both instructor and student

3/28/2010

“For 13 years, I have enjoyed and appreciated the OLLI programs on a two-way street. In taking classes, SAGE has enabled me to take a bold and adventurous approach to learning—venturing into strange and exotic fields without worrying about grades! The learning opportunities in a myriad of courses and teachers are the motivators, not a degree and grade points. In addition to getting to know a fascinating group of people through classes and projects, my wife and I have also enjoyed a wide variety of trips, as well as social and cultural events. As an OLLI instructor, I¹ve enjoyed developing and teaching classes in my specialty—pop culture performers and songwriters such as Frank Sinatra, Astaire & Rogers, Cole Porter, plays of Noel Coward, and musicals of Broadway and films. I’m one of countless active and retired professors, teachers and experts from various fields who have found that OLLI programs are great and rare treats—classes of mature, motivated students who are there because they enjoy learning—with no tests or finals, no sob stories and twisting your arm for a higher grade!” – Jerry Conn

At UT Austin, five distinct programs make up the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI): UT LAMP, UT SAGE, UT QUEST, UT FORUM and the newest group UT NOVA. Jerry Conn is one of 335 members of OLLI’s UT SAGE™ ("Seminars for Adult Growth and Enrichment"). UT SAGE offers a wide range of learning opportunities covering such topics as art, music, religion, literature, history, science, technology and current events.

Each OLLI program consists of three, six-week sessions in the fall, winter and spring and meet at the Thompson Conference Center on the university campus. Members of OLLI enjoy leadership opportunities when they volunteer to serve on program committees to help plan the curriculum, social events, field trips and special interest groups.

For more information about UT SAGE or any of the OLLI programs, visit the OLLI Web site or call 512-471-3124.

 

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I am a long time SAGE member and have enjoyed many of Jerry’s classes. He really knows his stuff. It is hard not to enjoy the pop culture performers and songwriters Jerry lectures on but when we get to learn their stories and how the got to the top it makes it make the enjoyment of their music even better.

By Bob Shipman on 04/18/2010

In my nine year at Quest, I have probably attended all of Jerry’s seminars, at least eight or more. They are great. Every seminar has been outstanding and I have learned about wonderful people like Irving Berlin, Frank Sinatra, Cole Porter, Noel Coward and music of WWII, etc.  He makes these celebrities come to life.  Plus I have had the pleasure of seeing Jerry perform at Zack Scott and that is a wonderful experience.

By anon on 11/23/2011

As a friend of Jerry’s since the 1960’s I can tell you that he is an immensely talented entertainer. Song and dance he personifies….......

By anon on 11/23/2011

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