Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

Summer 2008 Courses

The Summer 2008 Schedule of Osher Classes is now available online. The online schedule includes changes to the schedule, including new, revised, canceled, and filled classes.

Teach in the Osher Institute

Take your passion for learning to the next level. Consider leading an Osher short course or study group, or giving a lecture. For more information, take a look at the Course/Lecture Description Form on the Teach for Osher page, or call the Osher Institute office at 804-287-6344 or 804-287-6608.

Interest Groups are Now Forming

Interest groups are led by OLLI members. Assistance with forming and finding meeting space is available from the Osher Institute staff. For more information, visit the Interest Groups page.

Sign Up for Volunteer Leadership Opportunities

Members of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute are invited to participate in many aspects of the Institute. Complete the Volunteer Opportunities Form.

Osher Institute Receives $1 Million Endowment Grant

On October 3 at 5 PM, Dean Jim Narduzzi of the School of Continuing Studies announced the receipt of a $1 million endowment grant from the Bernard Osher Foundation to the University of Richmond School of Continuing Studies Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Read more about the endowment grant and watch the announcement ceremony.

Enter the Newest Senior Class

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute has been established at the University of Richmond School of Continuing Studies through a grant from the Bernard Osher Foundation of San Francisco. We are a membership organization that serves adults ages 50 and older who are seeking opportunities for intellectual stimulation in a community of lifelong learners.

A University Setting

We offer an extensive array of courses in the liberal arts in the fall, spring, and summer semesters. The offerings are a combination of undergraduate credit courses for audit, special interest mini-courses and lectures, community service projects, performing arts events, and more. There are no entrance requirements, no tests, and no grades. In fact, no college background is needed at all - it's your love of learning that counts.

Join Us Today

You can become an Osher member for as little as $50 per year. A summary of membership levels and benefits appears on the "Become a Member" page.

Activate Your E-mail Account

If you've already become a member, visit the University Information Services Account Activation page to activate your account.