A forum for OLLI members to connect with interesting regional women to discuss meaningful subjects.
Oct. 2 Let’s Build a Trail: The Story of the Gullah Geechee People
Veronica Carter, member of the North Carolina Gullah Geechee Greenway/Blueway Heritage Trail Board of Directors and a Town of Leland council member, and Tyanna Parker-West, public historian, performance artist and proud Brunswick County Gullah Geechee woman, share the history of the Gullah Geechee people in our region. They explain the plan to preserve, protect and celebrate the heritage of the Gullah Geechee people and their important link to the Cape Fear River through a 30-mile multi-model trail.
Oct. 16 Our Bodies, Ourselves: A Radical Book for Women
Sherrod Sturrock, OLLI leader and former museum director, and Parme Giuntini, art historian and adjunct associate professor of art, discuss the impact of the iconic book, Our Bodies, Ourselves, from the 1973 Boston Women’s Health Collective, which was at the forefront of the women’s health movement in the 1970s. The struggle to provide clear, unambiguous facts about women’s health, sexuality and reproductive rights is as relevant in America today as it was then.
Oct. 30 Watergate Remembered: Fifty Years Later
Karel Dutton, retired educator and the first director of UNCW OLLI, reflects on her first-hand experiences as a congressional press assistant during the Watergate affair. She highlights two U.S. congressmen who challenged the president of their own party and emphasizes that our U.S. Constitution was as vulnerable then as it is today.
Nov. 6 Getting to Know Your Local Art Museum
Heather Wilson, executive director of Cameron Art Museum, provides insight into the past, present and future of the Cameron Art Museum through the evolution of the museum’s permanent collection. Wilson shares how the museum’s collection tells a broader story of the Cape Fear region and the people who live in our community. Beginning with St. John’s Museum of Art and continuing to the present-day CAM, the museum’s collection, educational outreach and activities inspire pride in the residents of southeastern North Carolina.
Nov. 20 Love, Art and the LGBTQ+ Experience
Ben Billingsley, artist, educator and curator, presents an intimate look at the history of western art through a queer lens. With a focus on the theme of love, he explores the contributions of artists from Michelangelo and DaVinci to contemporary artists including Keith Haring.
Dec. 4 The Winning Difference: How to Get What You Want Need and Deserve
Jane Hight, author and motivational speaker, shares list winners’ secrets and stories from her new book, The Winning Difference. She explains why some people bask in all the glory while others with similar education, technical skills or talent remain in the shadows. not luck; it’s a mastered art you can learn.
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