The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) combines intellectual stimulation and civic engagement with a vibrant community of like-minded students age 50 and better. Pursue a special interest. Learn new skills and become involved with social issues. Learn computer basics. Engage in thought provoking discussions over lunch. Relive history. Experience the arts. Rediscover your love of learning. And do it all on the beautiful University of Richmond campus.

Established in 2004 at the School of Continuing Studies through an endowment from the Bernard Osher Foundation of San Francisco, we offer an extensive array of courses in the liberal arts in the fall, spring and summer semesters. These offerings are a combination of undergraduate credit courses for audit, special interest mini-courses, free 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.

If you're 50 or better with a curious mind and a keen interest in learning, we'd love for you to join us. You can become an Osher member for as little as $50 per year.

Spring 2010

Schedule of Classes – The Spring 2010 schedule of classes is now available online. Also available in print.

Special Osher Institute Events

• An Afternoon with Russian Opera Singer Vladimir Lapin on Sunday, January 31, 2010—$12/$10 JCC members, Osher members & senior adults
• ChinaFest 2010: Thursday, February 18 – Sunday, February 21. Free events at University of Richmond, including two Osher programs on February 18 and 19. Full details online or in print.

More information about Osher events

Forms

Osher Institute forms are provided for Osher members and applicants.

Photo Essay: May 2009 NYC Excursion

Check out Osher member Harold Wainwright's photo essay of the May 11-13 Osher Institute excursion to New York City.

Osher Member Memorial

As many of you know, Wade Wood, one of our most active Osher Institute members, passed away in March 2009. We hope you enjoy this tribute written by Wade's daughter Sally who is also an Osher member. And, here is a poem written by Wade in the Osher "Why Not Poetry" class in spring 2008.