The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at the University of Miami (UM) is a member-driven institute of lifelong learning for those 50+ years old.
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UM is a learning community of members, age 50 and over, who understand the value of ongoing intellectual exploration. We offer a wide array of courses in literature, history, religion, philosophy, social sciences, performing arts, art and architecture, economics, finance, computers and lifestyle issues. Our curriculum committee is responsive to the requests
of our members, so our offerings are always fresh. In addition, we have social events, guest speakers, field trips, and host special interest groups, ranging from an investments group to a Yiddish conversation club. Classes are non-credit, so members are not tested, graded or required to meet any educational requirements. We choose to learn from each other, to hear opposing ideas, and to synthesize the expertise of the instructor, the wisdom of our fellow students and our own opinions into new views. It is this synthesis that keeps us strong, as individuals and as a program. Most of our classes are held in Lau Founders Hall Building (1550 Brescia Avenue) on the UM Coral Gables campus, meeting once a week for about 1 hour and 45 mins. We offer morning and afternoon sessions throughout the year. Please check the detailed course descriptions on our website for schedule and pricing details. (www.miami.edu/osher)
Along with access to enroll in an array of OLLI at UM classes, members also enjoy:
access to UM's library system, admission to the the Lowe Art Museum, specially priced field trips and luncheons, invitations to attend many of UM's special events, access to audit UM undergraduate classes at a discounted price, a UM parking permit at a discounted price, and opportunities to volunteer on committees, teaching or in the OLLI office.
