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Classes meet once a week at the same day and time, all during daytime hours.

All courses meet at our facility on LeMone Boulevard unless otherwise indicated.

As a registered student in our program, you may request a library card for use in the MU Libraries. Should you wish a library card, please apply through our office.

Contact OLLI at MU

For information e-mail learnforlife@missouri.edu or call 573-882-2585.

To register, call 573-882-4349.

 

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Search for courses of interest to you and register at your convenience — either over the phone or by printing and completing a registration form (.pdf) and then faxing or mailing it to us.

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

Winter 2010

Imagine students interacting with their instructors who receive no pay, small classes that don't come with homework or tests, instructors who don't take attendance, individuals seeking knowledge and social interaction, learning for the sake of learning. This is how education works at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), a continuing education program funded through the Bernard Osher Foundation and MU Extension. Courses are designed to complement the lifestyles, interests and concerns of the over-50 adult. The institute's mission is to provide quality, life-enhancing educational courses that both entertain and motivate individuals to continue learning. As one student explains, "It's like a discovery that you've been a little bit asleep, and you weren't even aware of it."

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute consists of four semesters -- fall, winter, spring and summer. Fall and summer semesters are eight weeks in length and winter and summer are four. Each course meets once weekly on the same date and time. For those registered in a course, OLLI also offers free special events consisting of lectures, tours, day trips and movies.

We look forward to seeing you in class!

Learn more about Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

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Learners' comments

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  • "The classes put me in small group learning situations with experts in the field and in instances such as this course targeted to my place in the life cycle."
  • "Reconnect with other retirees -- excellent topics!"
  • "All of us need to continue to learn. It keeps us involved in our community and exercising our brains."
  • "Your program is excellent -- a real service to the community. Cheers to the staff!"
  • "The classes have opened doors to information and ideas that continue to enrich my life. I am so grateful for those instructors who share their deep understanding and knowledge and give us seniors new things to think about."
  • "It keeps my mind active and in great shape -- it is exercise for the mind."
  • "I love the variety of new subjects that one can study and enjoy."
  • "A widening of knowledge on all of these subjects enhances the value of everyday living."

Updated 12/11/09