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Call for entries for the OASIS Journal 2008
This national anthology
Cover of The OASIS Journal 2006 features works by writers over 50. The deadline for submissions is July 31. Entry form and guidelines
OASIS Newsletter
The current issue of Outlook talks about the new OASIS 5-year business plan for increasing our impact, and more.
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images from the OASIS Video OASIS Video to be Broadcast on National Television

Beginning the week of April 28, a two-minute OASIS promotion will be broadcast in OASIS cities on several cable and satellite networks. The promotional announcement is an excerpt from the new OASIS video produced in late 2007 to build awareness of OASIS lifelong learning and service opportunities. View the video.
OASIS Receives $2.5 Million from The Atlantic Philanthropies to Expand

The OASIS Institute has received a $2.5 million grant - its largest ever - to fund a five-year plan to significantly grow its services enabling older adults to lead vibrant, healthy, productive lives. "With its longstanding experience, creative programs, impressive national network and partnership relationships, OASIS brings unique strengths to address this need," said Brian Hofland, director of The Atlantic Philanthropies Ageing Programme. More
Join us to explore the Immigrant Experience
Join OASIS for a new education program exploring how immigrants have shaped our national identity. OASIS has developed a series of courses exploring immigration history, literature, food, film and culture. More.
Children and adults develop a "Point-of-View" through photography
A group of children age 10 to 12 in St. Louis gained an understanding of photography, older adults and history as a result of a recent project involving OASIS and the Herbert Hoover Boys and Girls Club. Photographer Ron Laboray met with the children and OASIS volunteers on Saturdays to learn photography skills. As they walked the neighborhood, cameras in hand, the adults shared memories of life when they were growing up. The children's photographs are on exhibit beginning mid-April. More
OASIS and AT&T help people get connected
Older adults are increasingly relying on cell phones to stay in touch. They often have questions about selecting phones and calling plans, and how to use their phones effectively.

To answer those questions, AT&T and OASIS are hosting a series of free seminars. A recent event in Pittsburgh drew a crowd of 54 for one-on-one coaching on how to use their cell phones. More

Last update: April 29, 2008
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