OLLI at LSU LSU Continuing Education
Enjoy life more “Come learn with us”
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI at LSU) 3 OLLI at LSU Chapters, 1,100+ Members Lagniappe Chapter Began In 1994 Felicianas Chapter Began In 2007 St. James Place Chapter Began In 2008 Prospective Chapters Gonzales & Pierre Part
OLLI at LSU Funding Model Course Fees – Typically $5 to $40 Annual Membership Fees – Currently $40 per person Fund Raising Campaigns Endowment Support from The Bernard Osher Foundation - $1,000,000
Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes (OLLI’s) 108,000 dues paying members National Network of 117 OLLI’s All OLLI’s Have: Non-Credit Programs for Adults 50 Years & Older University Connection & Support Robust Volunteer Leadership Diverse Intellectual Activities
OLLI at LSU is Member-Driven Volunteer Members: Create, Coordinate, and Teach Courses, Field Trips, Coffees and Nature Walks Serve on OLLI Committees
75 Spring 2012 Courses... and … Nature walks Field Trips Coffees
Wide Variety of Courses AntiquesArtArt Appreciation AthleticsComputerCulture Current EventsDanceEconomics FilmGardeningHistory JournalismLanguagesLaw LinguisticsLiteratureMedicine MusicNatureNutrition PhotographyPolitical SciencePsychology ReligionTheatreWellness Writing
Advantages to Membership Focus: To Learn No Tests, Grades or Homework No Required College Experience
Benefits of Membership Interact Intellectually with Other Members Increase Your Knowledge in New Ways Explore New Interests Visit Places of Interest Enjoy LSU Library Privileges
“Come learn with us” Join a vibrant educational and social environment serving more than 1100 seasoned learners in the Greater Baton Rouge area. A stimulating, participatory learning community with no exams and no grades, our members range in age from their 50s to 90s, and people of all backgrounds are welcome. OLLI at LSU has a comprehensive selection of courses, field trips and coffees that span subjects from literature and history to science, politics, current affairs, philosophy and the arts. Learning takes a lifetime - come join us and have the time of your life! Welcome to the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at LSU Home Membership NEW Course Schedules Field Trips Coffees To Register Contact Us Chapters CatalogCatalog (PDF) Useful Links Useful Links Phone:
OLLI at LSU: A Department Within LSU Continuing Education OLLI at LSU Staff: Doreen Maxcy, PhD Director Diana Wells Coordinator
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Promotes Quality of Life for People Age 50 and Above Great Instructors Mind-Expanding Discussions Interesting Friendship
OLLI Adds Zest to Your Life!
OLLI at LSU – Over 1,100 Members 200 Courses & Activities/Year We Invite You To Come Learn With Us