The Lunch & Learn Committee invites distinguished figures in politics, the arts, journalism, and Brandeis’ own faculty to speak at BOLLI. Additional lunchtime presentations are organized by the BOLLI Member Liaisons and BOLLI Special Interest Groups.
| Date | Speaker | Title |
Friday, September 11, 2020 |
Ron Della Chiesa, Broadcast icon; Voice of WCRB’s Boston Symphony Ochestra |
“Radio My Way: Stories from the Borscht Belt to Jazz to the Met and BSO” |
Friday, September 18, 2020 |
Alan Khazei, Founder, Democracy Entrepreneurs |
“Taking Back our Country: Gun Safety, Climate Change, and the People’s Filibuster” |
Friday, September 25, 2020 |
Ty Burr, Film Critic and Columnist, The Boston Globe |
“The Impact of the Pandemic on Movies: What Will be the New Normal?” |
Friday, October 2, 2020 |
Barbara Berenson, Author of Massachusetts in the Women’s Suffrage Movement |
“Votes for Women: Massachusetts: A Leader in the Women’ Suffrage Movement” |
Friday, October 9, 2020 |
Hon. Michael Capuano, Former Congressman-7th District and former Mayor of Somerville, MA |
“Making Sense of the Race for President” |
Friday, October 16, 2020 |
Joe Boskin, Professor Emeritus, Boston University |
"Quirky America: History and Humor Entwined" |
Friday, October 23, 2020 |
Nariman Bahravesh, Chief Economist, HIS Markit Consultants |
"The Impact of the Pandemic On the Economy has been Horrific: How Will This Affect the November Election?" |
Friday, October 30, 2020 |
Dr. Ed Hoffer, Cardiologist and Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine, Harvard University |
“Prescription for Bankruptcy: America’s Failing Health Care System – How the COVID19 Pandemic Exposed Our Weaknesses” |
| Friday, November 6, 2020 | Michael Goldman, Political Consultant and President, Goldman Associates | “Election 2020: What Happened?” |
| Friday, November 13, 2020 | Michael Bobbitt, Artistic Director, New Repertory Theatre | “The New Rep and the Future of Theater” |
| Friday, November 20, 2020 | Dr. Tony Schwartz, Emeritus Associate Dean, Tufts School of Veterinary Medicine | “Mountain Gorillas v. The Pygmies in Uganda” |
| Thanksgiving Break November 24-27 | ||
| Friday, December 4, 2020 | Aline Kaplan, Blogger & Boston City Walks Tour Guide | "Boston Burning: How the Cocoanut Grove Fire Changed Fire Laws and Medical Procedures" |
| Friday, December 11, 2020 | Susan Solomont, Author | “Lost & Found in Spain: The Story of an Ambassador’s Wire During the Obama Administration” |
| Winter Break December 14 - January 1 | ||
| Friday, January 8, 2021 | Julie Scolnik, Founder and Artistic Director of Mistral Music | “Unstuffy, Unpredictable and Unmatched: Why I Founded my Own Music Ensemble” |
| Friday, January 15, 2021 | Neil Kutzen, Trainer & Consultant, MemorizeBest | “Never Forget A Name” |
| Friday, January 22, 2021 | Bicky Corman, Environmental and Energy Attorney; Former Deputy General Counsel for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency | “Massachusetts: Clean Energy Leader or Follower?” |
| Friday, January 29, 2021 | "Seville's Favorite Barber Snips A Path to True Love" | Phil Radoff, BOLLI member and SGL |
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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Brandeis University
415 South Street, MS 085
Waltham, MA 02453
(781) 736-2992
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We are a year-round community of intellectually curious adults, age 50 and above, who explore a liberal arts curriculum through study groups, seminars, lecture series and special presentations and events. Study groups are led by BOLLI members who bring a broad range of life experience and knowledge into their classrooms to enrich the exchange of ideas. Brandeis University instructors, experts in their field and master-teachers, lead seminars and lecture series. Members regularly organize special presentations and events including book discussions, theater and museum outings, poetry circles, photo exhibits, and literary salons.