Join us for a day at Chautauqua Institute! The main lecturer for the day is Dr. Alison Criscitiello, a National Geographic Explorer, ice core scientist, and high-altitude mountaineer who explores the history of sea ice in polar and high-alpine regions using ice core chemistry. Criscitiello, assistant professor and director of the Canadian Ice Core Lab at University of Alberta, will discuss her work and experiences—and the stories ice cores can tell us.

After the talk, OLLI will have lunch at the historic Atheneum Hotel. Then everyone will have a few hours on their own to visit quaint shops, explore unique galleries, take a shuttle around the historic 750-acre compound, walk along the lake, or enjoy people-watching in the town square or on Atheneum porches.

Participants can also take in an afternoon lecture by Dr. Hussein A. Amery, professor of water politics and policy at Colorado School of Mines. His academic expertise is in water and food security in the Middle East with a focus on the Arab Gulf states.

Cost: $140 · Fee includes motorcoach transportation, buffet lunch, and day admittance to Chautauqua Institution. · Online registration is for members only. Each member is permitted to bring one guest, but these registrations must be done over the phone (412-624-7308) or in person in our office (B40 Alumni Hall). ·

Parking for the day at Pitt can be purchased in advance for $10. To purchase, call the office 412-624-7308 or visit our office (B40 Alumni Hall). Parking must be purchased by July 31. You may also use the Park Mobile app to secure your own parking.

The last day for a full refund is July 31.

We will meet at Posvar Hall on Pitt’s campus at 6:00 a.m. to board the bus.