11 episodes
OLLI @ WVU: Get to Know Each Other olliatwvu
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Get to know OLLI at WVU! The official podcast of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WVU engages members with discussions about classes, interviews with members of the OLLI community, current events related to the program, and much more. Each episode will inform current and prospective members about everything OLLI! Please check out our website and social media pages to stay up to date on all the latest news regarding OLLI at WVU.
•Website (https://olliatwvu.org/)
•Blog (https://olliatwvu.wpcomstaging.com/)
•Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/olliatwvu)
•YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvUWreK4Nlx6Hp0CMMdlY0Q)
•Twitter (https://twitter.com/olliwvu)
•OLLI at WVU email (olli@hsc.wvu.edu)
•OLLI at WVU podcast email:(olliatwvupod@gmail.com)
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Episode 13: Riding the Country with Kristie Gregory, “We Need to Fear Less and Hope More”
This month I am talking to Kristie Gregory, an OLLI member in Morgantown, who is originally from Charleston. Kristie and I discuss motorcycles, traveling the US, and the beauty you find in West Virginia.
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Episode 12: Meet our New Program Assistant: Susan Martino!
This month we’re talking with Susan Martino, our new program assistant in Charleston. Susan and I talk about everything from the non-profits to skiing to being outdoors in West Virginia.
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Episode 11: Hiking with Hilary & Mike Attfield
In this episode, we talk with Hilary & Mike Attfield about hiking, in West Virginia and around the world. We also take a brief detour into books!
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Episode 10: Mental Health During the Pandemic and also Food Trucks(!) with Danielle Funk
This month we’re talking with Danielle Funk, OLLI volunteer instructor and Program Manager for the WV Center for End-of-Life Care. Michelle & Danielle talk about taking care of your mental health during the pandemic, gardening, and food trucks!
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Episode 9: Keeping Your Balance with Stephen Wetmore
In this episode we talk with Steve Wetmore, a Morgantown OLLI member. We discussed his work, being outdoors, watercolor, cooking, and (of course) what he’s been reading.
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Episode 8: Ankles to Car Horns with Clark McKee
Today we are talking with Clark McKee, who has been an OLLI member in Morgantown for going on five years. In this episode Clark and I discuss his first date with his wife, his time working as a student trainer at WVU, his volunteer work, and wherever else those subjects led us.