Osher Lifelong Learning Institute - OLLI at RIT

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute - OLLI at RIT

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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute@RIT
Connect, Engage, Explore! A vibrant group of adults who share your quest for knowledge & social interaction.

Classes are in-person or online wherever you are in the world. Diverse topics & passionate course leaders! Originally founded in 1987 as the Athenaeum at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at RIT is a vibrant and active community of learners who are passionate about lifelong learning. Our members come from all walks of life and have a wide range o

Photos from Osher Lifelong Learning Institute - OLLI at RIT's post 06/05/2026

Oh deer! ๐ŸฆŒ We had a surprise guest join our Seneca Park walk! ๐ŸŒฒ I guess word got out that our Walking Special Interest Group is the coolest pack in town. ๐Ÿ‘Ÿ

Photos from Osher Lifelong Learning Institute - OLLI at RIT's post 06/05/2026

๐ŸŒณ Walking Group Update! ๐ŸšถOur Special Interest Group had a great walk at Highland Park in Rochester. The blooms were beautiful.Thank you to everyone who came out!๐Ÿ‘Ÿ

06/01/2026

Join Naval Intelligence Officer (Ret.) Bob Gerace for a vital look at the Gaza conflict and the complex road to peace. Learn about current realities and the ongoing toll on Palestinians and a realistic timeline for disarmament and rebuilding. Get expert analysis on one of modern history's biggest military thre

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Photos from Osher Lifelong Learning Institute - OLLI at RIT's post 05/29/2026

Thank you Rekha Kinsman & Marie Kamp of Junior Achievement Central Upstate NY for sharing how "Kids Mean Business" in Rochester! For 58 years, JA has prepared K-12 students for the global economy through hands-on learning at the Paychex JA Discovery Center. Want to help local students build budgets at JA Finance Park or run a mini-city at JA BizTown? Volunteers are needed now!

05/26/2026

Ever wonder how a mid-list author's book gets turned into a movie? Yeah, Edward Ashton, Ph.D., Author, is still scratching his head too! Join him to find an explanation that's less crazy than 'this is all just a dream.'

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Photos from Osher Lifelong Learning Institute - OLLI at RIT's post 05/22/2026

Thank you to Jay Stetzer, who used storytelling to transport us to new worlds and back. We were right there alongside the characters, experiencing every twist and turn. He left us feeling refreshed, rejuvenated, and maybe even a little bit transformed ๐Ÿ˜„.

05/18/2026

Meet Jay Stetzer, a multi-talented artist who weaves powerful stories with just two tools: spoken words and imagination. His tales transport listeners to new worlds, leaving them renewed and transformed.

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Photos from Osher Lifelong Learning Institute - OLLI at RIT's post 05/15/2026

Huge paws-itive props to Marci Frutkoff and Avor Szostak, the dynamic duo of puppy raising for Guiding Eyes for the Blind! They brought their fur-tastic pups in training and gave us the scoop on how they prepare adorable balls of fluff to become superhero service dogs. ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ’•

Photos from Osher Lifelong Learning Institute - OLLI at RIT's post 05/13/2026

OLLI@RIT: where we elevate the art of respectful dialogue and empower each other through diverse perspectives! ๐ŸŒŸ This week: Lauren Hall inspires us to engage in meaningful debates, Gene Clifford screens a thought-provoking film, and lunch - because, nourishing connections! ๐Ÿ˜Š

05/12/2026

Big thanks to WXXIโ€™s Mona Seghatoleslami for exploring the 100-year history of The Hochstein School, a beloved Rochester institution, and its namesake, David Hochstein.

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50 Fairwood Drive, Ste 100
Rochester, NY
14623

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm