Leadership team helps Upstate Oasis thrive
“I always anticipated that I would do something when I retired, but it didn’t look like this,” says Wendy Davenport, who has a new career with the Syracuse volunteer team.
In the news
Oasis education and volunteer programs have been featured recently in major daily newspapers and TV news programs. See what they're saying.
Reading . . . a win-win resolution
Julie Blow zeroes in on a goal to add purpose and pleasure to her days. What's on your bookshelf?
American adults still unfamiliar with online learning options
Online learning options have grown dramatically in the past decade, but this Pew Research poll shows that American adults are still largely in the dark about Internet learning
The Gift of Age
While we can't turn back life's odometer; we can embrace the rewards of long life. Richard Lederer, San Diego Oasis lecturer takes a humorous look at the journey of aging.
Meet the CATCH Healthy Habits Heroes who volunteer at Allisonville Elementary
Josephine, Grace and Dorothy are a dynamic team teaching kids healthy habits for a lifetime.
What is Oasis to You?
People at Oasis talk about learning, belonging, giving back and more reasons why they participate. Read what a few of them have to say, then tell us what you think.
Tutors get training on how iPads enhance learning
Al Peterfeso is learning how to use the iPad as a tool for his work as an Oasis tutor, thanks to support from The Monsanto Fund.
What does the “selfie” obsession say about us?
What's with all the selfies? Julie Blow's observations about why we're taking so many pictures of ourselves might make us pause before we aim that camera inward.
Resolving for a new year of changes
Putting careful thought into promises for the New Year is a better way to ensure that they stick. Cindy Sue Blair's list of things to consider will help you make resolutions you can keep.