OLLI at UAF - - Lifelong Learning for Older Adults
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UAF is a membership organization providing learning opportunities for midlife and older adults (50+) in the Fairbanks area. Led by its membership, OLLI offers stimulating courses, lectures, educational travel, and special interest groups.
Members explore academic and general interest classes in an atmosphere that is intellectually stimulating, but without the stress of tests and grades. Members are invited from all backgrounds. They share the common bonds of intellectual curiosity and the experience of their generation. They are self-motivated learners, eager to share opinions, knowledge, and expertise with humor and mutual respect.
OLLI is a program of UAF Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning. It has received generous financial support from the Bernard Osher Foundation and recognizes the generosity of benefactor Bernard Osher by using the Osher name.
Classes
Classes are provided for the joy of learning - with no test or grades. Most classes meet once a week for four weeks during spring and fall sessions. They are taught by UAF faculty and retired faculty, Fairbanks professionals, and OLLI members eager to share their expertise. Over 100 courses are offered each year on a variety of topics. Some recent topics have included:
- Films of Katharine Hepburn
- Social Media
- Digital Photography
- Psychology of Aging
- Energy Issues in Alaska
- Conversational Spanish
- Gentle Yoga
- Nutrition and Food Chemistry
- U.S. Constitution
- Shakespeare's Comedies
- Tai Chi
Educational Travel
Travel programs in various locations in Alaska and other states have become part of the OLLI learning experience. Members enjoy 4 - 5 days of learning and adventure with friends.
Coming in Summer 2012
* Centennial Celebration: Katmai National Park
* Interior Alaskan Fly Fishing and Fly Tying Field School
* Denali with Your Grandchild
* Copper River Float Trip
* Prudhoe Bay and Dalton Highway
* Bald Eagle Festival in Haines
Membership
Membership is open to adults 50 and older and to companions of members. The annual fee is $30. The membership year is January to December. Membership includes newsletters, socials, special interest groups, and eligibility to register for courses and excursions.
Course fees are $10 per course - or-
$50 for unlimited courses for a half-year (Jan - June or July - Dec) -or-
$90 for unlimited courses for a full year (Jan - Dec).
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