The BOLLI Banner

The BOLLI Banner is a compendium of in-depth articles, interviews and photographs written by and about BOLLI members. In addition to articles on BOLLI staff, SGLs, courses, leadership and committee activities, the Banner reports on Brandeis activities as well as places and events in the surrounding communities that are readily accessible and likely to be of interest to BOLLI members.

To view articles from previous years, please visit the Banner Archive section at the sidebar of this page. 

Articles from 2024

Headshot of Barbara Jordan

July 22, 2024

BOLLI staff interviewed BOLLI student and SGL Barbara Jordan about the ups and downs of retirement after her career as an Emmy Award-winning music publisher.

Headshot of Marjorie Arons-Barron.

July 2, 2024

BOLLI staff interviewed member Marjorie "Margie" Arons-Barron about her award-winning career in journalism and her nine years at BOLLI so far. 

Headshot of Avi Bernstein

February 15, 2024

Banner contributor Joyce Lazarus interviewed BOLLI member-leaders about Executive Director Avi Bernstein and his impact on BOLLI. 

BOLLI members at the Boston Opera House.

February 8, 2024

Mark Seiber reflects on his experience in BOLLI's Arts and Culture Special Interest Group (SIG).