Fall 2024 OLLI Digital Catalog

New York City: 10 Unique Views, Volume 5 (D270)

D – General Studies

NYC10 Volume 5 takes a slight detour from our normal format and focuses on 10 New Yorkers who left their mark. Over the centuries many outstanding individuals have contributed to the growth, prosperity and glamour of New York City. Our presenters tell the unique stories of 10 people who designed, built, managed and entertained the world’s greatest city.

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

INSTRUCTORS: Thomas Powderly, Peter Harrigan, Sharon Rosen

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.

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.

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