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UD BY THE SEA - Registration Request 

UD by the Sea—A four-day OLLI event at Rehoboth Beach

May 19-22, 2020 (Tuesday through Friday)
Atlantic Sands Hotel and Conference Center
1 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

Pre-registration for OLLI members is open January 15-25, 2020.

Designed by and for members of UD’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), UD by the Sea provides OLLI members and guests with programming, activities and social time in Rehoboth Beach. Registration for UD by the Sea includes:

  • Attendance at two days of topical programs with guest speakers
  • A choice of five educational programming tracks
  • Opening Reception with entertainment and cash bar
  • Buffet Breakfast on Wednesday morning
  • Continental Breakfast on Friday morning
  • Games and social activities
  • Fun, new memories and friends

Attendees will participate in one of the following event tracks:

Track 1—Dela-Where?

Engaging speakers will present on a variety of subjects relating to Delaware’s culture, history, environment, government and other topics related to the state. How much to you know about Delaware’s fascinating history?

Track 2—The Arts

We’ll pull back the curtain on Delaware’s thriving art scene, with visits from respected experts in music, theater, dance, and fine arts. From production to programming and creativity to conservation, our speakers will share their stories, get your toes tapping and your minds engaged in all things ARTS!  

Track 3—U.S. Foreign Policy and Relations

Intrigue and intricacy abound in the realm of U.S. Foreign Policy & Relations. We’ll explore international affairs issues currently facing the U.S. via sessions led by experts with extensive and insightful experience in the U.S. foreign service, academia and the U.S. military.

Track 4—Horticulture: Gardens and Growers

Experience some of Delaware’s finest horticultural gems and learn from gardeners and growers alike in this insightful, educational and nature-filled track. You’ll tour the two-acre meadow garden designed by renowned landscape designer Piet Oudolf at the newly opened Delaware Botanic Garden at Pepper Creek. You’ll learn about hydroponics and Lavender Fields, visit the Delaware Master Gardeners demonstration gardens and Sussex County’s largest nursery, and even view nature’s beautiful gardens via boat. (This off-site program, which will involve bus transportation and walks on trails and unpaved surfaces, will require moderate individual mobility. Come prepared rain or shine. Field trip transportation provided.)

Track 5—The First Town: Homes, Forts and Lighthouses

​Explore how Lewes and the people who settled there have impacted the history of the area and the United States from the 17th century to today through its residents, structures, political positions and industries. Our tour of this First Town in the First State will feature visits to historic homes, forts, a lighthouse, a lifesaving station and a lightship, highlighted by amazing views from the East End Lighthouse and the Fire Tower. (This off-site program, which will involve bus transportation, walks on trails and unpaved surfaces, and OPTIONAL stair climbing in the East End Lighthouse and the Observation “Fire Tower” at Fort Miles, will require moderate individual mobility. Come prepared rain or shine. Field trip transportation provided.)

UD by the Sea is sponsored by OLLI in partnership with UD’s Master of Arts in Liberal Studies program.

Registration

Priority Registration for OLLI Members

Priority registration will be extended to active OLLI members and one guest, with members considered active if they registered for either Fall 2019 or Spring 2020 sessions in Kent County, Sussex County or Wilmington. Individual OLLI members may register for UD by the Sea for $125, and may register one guest for $150.

  • January 15-25—priority registration—Registration requests will be accepted online, beginning Wednesday, January 15 and ending Saturday, January 25 at 3 p.m.
    • Members will request registration and indicate their preferred program track.
  • Late January—lottery for program tracks—Program tracks will be assigned by priority using a lottery for OLLI members and their guests.
  • Early February—program track or waitlist assignments—OLLI will respond to all requests with either an invitation to register and complete payment, or a waitlist position.
  • Confirmation and payment—4-day window—In order to complete their registrations and guarantee their track reservation, members will have 4 days to respond to the registration invitation, confirm their participation, and complete online payment for the program. If registration is not confirmed and payment is not completed, the registration invitation will expire and be used for the next request on the waitlist.

Public registration—In late February, remaining open seats will be made available to the public.

Accommodations

Participants are responsible for accommodations, with the option to make reservations directly with the Atlantic Sands Hotel, or other hotel arrangements if desired. Members and guests are strongly discouraged from booking hotel rooms before their program registration is confirmed in February.

  • Reservations at Atlantic Sands—Hotel room reservations may be made by calling 800-422-0600 no later than April 20, 2020.
  • UD by the Sea group rate—Participants should mention the UD by the Sea room block (booking #9730) to receive the group rate of $120 a night per room.

OLLI member pre-registration is open January 15-25, 2020.

If you have questions about UD by the Sea, please contact Colleen Olexa at colexa@udel.edu or 302-573-4430.



Details

Start: May 19, 2020
End: May 22, 2020
University of Delaware

1 Baltimore Avenue, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971, USA

Atlantic Sands Hotel and Conference Center 1 Baltimore Avenue
19971 Rehoboth Beach DE
United States

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