Spring 2025 OLLI Digital Catalog

New York City: 10 Unique Views, Volume 6 (D284)

D – General Studies

Building on the five previous editions, NYC10, Volume 6 is a new 11-week course highlighting more of the people, places and things that have made New York City the wonder that it is. Each weeks presentation focuses on a unique aspect of New York City life, based on the instructor’s interest, experience and expertise.

This offering meets for a total of 11 session(s).

INSTRUCTORS: Peter Harrigan, Sharon Rosen, Thomas Powderly

HARRIGAN, PETER—B.S., finance, Siena College; executive leadership program, University of Maryland. Retired Lockheed Martin Corporation, communications executive. Former reporter, editor with the Staten Island Advance, where assignments included state government correspondent.

ROSEN, SHARON—Currently entering second year on OLLI Wilmington Council, enjoys teaching and sharing information about New York City with fellow OLLI members. Began contributing her time as a virtual class assistant soon after becoming an OLLI member in 2020. Graduated from the City College of New York and has master’s degrees from Hunter College.

POWDERLY, THOMAS–B.S., Niagara University, M.P.S., New School for Social Research, C.T.C., The Travel Institute. Native New Yorker, circumnavigator, lifelong theatre enthusiast. Numerous travel industry leadership positions, awards and honors including Honorary Captain of the QE2.

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