Vail, CO, July 5, 2016. The Vail Centre is proud to announce DU at the Vail Centre an unparalleled learning opportunity from the University of Denver’s Enrichment Program and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI). This experience will be offered from September 11-16 in the beautiful mountains of Vail, Colorado. Attendees can choose from 14 extraordinary classes taught by world-renowned statesmen and recognized University of Denver faculty. Topics include music, poetry, history, urban planning, brain studies, the 2016 election, aging society, foreign policy and the human experience.
Participants will have the opportunity to:
- Gain insight into the Middle East with former U.S. Ambassador Gary Grappo
- Explore the workings of the brain with acclaimed Neuropsychologist, Kim Gorgens
- Discuss public policy with former Colorado Governor, Richard Lamm
- Write poetry with Colorado Poet Laureate, Joseph Hutchison
- And more…
Ross Iverson, CEO of the Vail Centre commented, “Lifelong learning is one of our pillars at the Vail Centre and we are excited to initiate our partnership with the University of Denver’s Enrichment and OLLI programs. This knowledge quest experience will focus on timely issues and the creative exploration into academic subjects. Working together, the Vail Centre and DU can expand the reach of the DU campus and offer exceptional courses taught by recognized experts and distinguished DU faculty in the Vail Valley.”
Each day attendees have the option of starting with light mind and body exercise referred to as Mornings in Motion, followed by breakfast to prepare participants for an invigorating day of thoughtful exploration. The program also includes a day at the breathtaking Cordillera Club where participants can indulge their interests in golfing, fly fishing, a day at the spa, hiking with a camera or horseback riding. Mountain receptions will extend the classroom discussions and provide access to the professors and encourage networking with attendees.
Vonnie Wheeler, director of the University of Denver’s OLLI Programs noted, “Waking up everyday in the spectacular setting of Vail, Colorado and spending a week with DU’s top faculty will surely be a unique and inspirational experience for learning. We are delighted to be working with the Vail Centre on this flagship offering that brings a broad spectrum of classes to this treasured Colorado setting.” Deb Olson, director, University of Denver’s Enrichment Program said, “The Vail Centre’s mission dovetails perfectly with the Enrichment Program and we look forward to working with the Vail Centre and bringing more of our courses to the Vail Valley.”
DU at the Vail Centre allows curious individuals the opportunity to choose from a wide variety of courses both serious and fun from “ISIS Crisis Year II” and “Bullets to Body Fluid: Justice through Science” to “The Long and Winding Road: Rediscovering the Beetles.” The classes are designed to challenge, inspire and delight the inquisitive mind.To learn more, contact the Vail Centre at vailcentre.org/du-eo or [email protected].
The Vail Centre exists to provide learning experiences to those responsible for inspiring the communities of the future. The Vail Centre designs interactive learning experiences that bring together great thinkers and doers, state and local groups, university and educational partners
and renown experts from around the world. Individuals and organizations convene at an inspirational mountain campus to share academic ideas and real world challenges creating meaningful connections that inspire a call to personal and professional action.
