She's an OSU Cowgirl That Loves to Learn
Since the first Leisure Learning session held at the Doel Reed Center in 2012, Hollye Goddard has faithfully attended every session. Hollye, who lives in Scottsdale, Arizona, is an adamant supporter of the Doel Reed Center and the role it plays in educating students, alumni, friends and the Taos community. Since graduating from Oklahoma State University in 1973, Hollye has never lost sight of the importance of education and continues on her path to acquire a lifetime of learning. Hollye has served on the OSU Doel Reed Center in Taos Advisory Committee in many capacities and has been instrumental in the growth of the center's educational programming efforts.
Thank you Hollye! You’re a true Oklahoma State University “Cowgirl.”
Hollye's Testimonial
“When we were in school we were in classes all week working hard learning the subjects.
Then when the weekends rolled up, we were definitely ready for some free time and
leisure activities. What could possibly be bad about combining learning something
new and having fun doing it? Leisure Learning classes at the OSU Doel Reed Center
in Taos are just that. Not only do we learn something new, we also get to meet new
people, reconnect with old friends and relax in lovely northern New Mexico.
The Doel Reed Center has been offering Leisure Learning classes since 2012. I attended
the first class taught by Ed Walkirwicz covering literary works by the writers who,
along with visual artists practicing in the region, participated in the creation of
a unique “New Mexico Modernism. From the moment I got to Taos, I was hooked… beautiful
skies, interesting people, so much to do and see. For our first session, we met at
the El Monte Sagrado in one of their conference rooms. We started the session by going
around the room introducing ourselves. Several of the people I already knew, but there
was one attractive woman with short blond hair at the end of the table that I didn’t
know. To myself I said, “Wow, that woman looks a lot like Lauren Hutton,” the famous
Revlon 
model with the gap in her teeth. When it was her time to introduce, she looked up,
flashed a gorgeous gapped tooth smile and said “Hi, I’m Lauren Hutton.” Wow, it was
really her! The rest of the week was just as exciting as we discussed books and poems
influenced by the culture and landscape of northern New Mexico, visited museums and
historical sites relevant to what we were reading, relaxed and socialized together
in the evenings.
Since the first session, I have returned each year to experience the fun, enjoy the camaraderie and also learn a little. Hope maybe you will join me to spend some time relaxing and acquiring a little knowledge.”
-Hollye Goddard
Learn more about upcoming Leisure Learning Classes scheduled for July 25-29, 2022. Enrollment
is now open!