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The Art of Conversation   

Conversation is being challenged by social media, changing values, individual and intergroup bias and a lack of common ground. This course will focus on why conversation is important and how to make it more effective. To address the "how" of conversing, participants will practice in small groups how to start/stop a conversation and how to have that "difficult" conversation.

Thanks for your interest in The Art of Conversation with Richard Mason!

This opportunity begins 2/18/2026.

Online registration for this program is currently closed.

  • Online registration closes one week before the start date to allow time for preparation, and/or
  • Registration remains closed once the program has begun.

You may still be able to participate.
Call the OLLI Office at 434‑923‑3600 to register. Office hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
There are 4 seats available.

  • Dates: 2/18/2026 - 3/25/2026 
  • Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Days: W 
  • Fee: $78.00
  • Course Location: OLLI at UVA (opens in new tab) - Terrace Level
  • Location Address: 1 Morton Drive, Terrace Level Charlottesville, VA 22903

Description: 

Conversation is being challenged by social media, changing values, individual and intergroup bias and a lack of common ground. This course will focus on why conversation is important and how to make it more effective. To address the "how" of conversing, participants will practice in small groups how to start/stop a conversation and how to have that "difficult" conversation.
 

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