What Is VOLTS?
VOLTS Valparaiso Organization for Learning and Teaching Seniors is a group of seniors in the area who are intellectually curious and like to learn, particularly with a group of peers.
Valparaiso Organization for Learning and Teaching Seniors (VOLTS) was organized in the Spring of 1995 with the support of the Office of Continuing Education at Valparaiso University.
VOLTS is directed by its own members. Programs, including guest speakers and lecturers, are chosen by the interests of those involved. Topics include previews of university drama and musical productions, discussion of current events, and presentations by VU faculty or other professionals.
As the name implies, the program is designed for seniors who are interested in learning and teaching. Expertise within the group naturally lends itself to an exchange of information within the group.
Thus, VOLTS does not replicate a classroom setting in which members are lectured to by a speaker. Rather, VOLTS allows participants to be actively involved in both learning from and teaching fellow members.
Who can participate?
The VOLTS program is open to all senior citizens who are excited about knowledge. Participants are retired or above the age of 60.
When can I start?
Anytime! A VOLTS schedule is prepared each semester and is included in the current brochure. If you are interested in participating you are welcome to come as a guest or visitor to a session. Virtually all meetings are held on the campus at the University.
What Is the cost?
The cost per year is currently $20 per person or $35 per couple.
Request information
For more information please contact the Office of Continuing Education at Valparaiso University at 219-464-5313, or you may submit an online form requesting more information. To request information about our VOLTS program, click here.
Register
Click here to register for VOLTS. You may submit your registration and payment at any VOLTS meeting, or simply bring them to the Graduate Office in Kretzmann Hall, Room 114.
Program Planning Committee
| VOLTS Spring 2012 Program Schedule | |
| January 5 |
CURRENT EVENTS Location: Harre Union, Ballroom A, 9:00 am |
| January 9 |
VOLTS "Kids Alive International" Al Lackey, Director Location: Harre Union, Ballroom A, 3:30 pm |
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January 19 |
CURRENT EVENTS Location: Harre Union Ballroom A, 9:00 am |
| January 23 |
VOLTS "Mayhem, Healing and Beauty-Current New Exhibitions at the Brauer Museum of Art" - Gregg Hertzleib, Director/Curator Location: Harre Union Ballroom A, 3:30 pm |
| February 2 |
CURRENT EVENTS Location: Harre Union Ballroom A, 9:00 am |
| February 6 |
VOLTS "Memorial Opera House...History and Present Programming" - Brian Schafer, Manager Location: **Brown and Gold Room - Harre Union, 3:30 pm** |
| February 16 |
CURRENT EVENTS Location: Harre Union Ballroom A, 9:00 am ** ALSO, ON SAME DAY...** PLAY REVIEW "Circle Mirror Transformation" - Dr. Lee Orchard, Department of Theatre, Valparaiso University Location: VUCA - 4:00 pm |
| February 27 |
VOLTS "The Culture of Saudi Arabia" - Saudi Women at Valparaiso University Location: Harre Union Ballroom A, 3:30 pm |
| March 5 |
VOLTS "Valparaiso Industry - Task Force Tips" - Stu McMillan, CEO Location: Harre Union Ballroom A, 3:30 pm |
| March 8 |
CURRENT EVENTS Location: **Christopher Center Community Room - 9:00 am** |
| March 19 |
VOLTS "Cuba: An Island Perspective" - Thomas Magnetti, DDS Location: Harre Union Ballroom A, 3:30 pm |
| March 22 |
CURRENT EVENTS & VIDEO PRESENTATION "An Inspiring Tour of Washington, D.C." Location: Harre Union Ballroom A, 9:00 am - 11:20 am |
| April 2 |
VOLTS "Concentration Camp Survivor" - Katherine and George Flotz Location: Harre Union Ballroom A, 3:30 pm |
| April 12 |
CURRENT EVENTS Location: Harre Union Ballroom A, 9:00 am **ALSO, ON SAME DAY...** "Play Review: Brighton Beach Memoirs" - Prof. Andy White, Valparaiso University Department of Theatre Location: Harre Union Ballroom A, 3:30 pm |
| April 26 |
CURRENT EVENTS Location: Harre Union Ballroom A, 9:00 am |
| April 30 |
VOLTS "Stained Glass...Phases and Techniques" - Doug Taylor, Cloudmaker Studio Location: Harre Union Ballroom A; 3:30 pm |
| May 3 |
CURRENT EVENTS Location: Harre Union Ballroom A, 9:00 am |
| May 7 |
VOLTS "Polygraph and Its Use in Law Enforcement" - Sgt. Larry Koebcke, Polygraph Examiner, Indiana State Police Location: Harre Union Ballroom A; 3:30 pm |