The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida State University

09/11/2026

Kent Putnam is a long-time Tallahasseean who is retired from legal work on behalf of the state of Florida. He has been a member of OLLI at FSU for 13 years.

Read his piece in the Democrat and consider joining us this Fall!

Registration opens tomorrow at 10 a.m. ET.

From history to pickleball, OLLI at FSU offers a chance to learn, travel, and make new friends this fall.

08/08/2026

📚🍂 THE FALL 2026 CATALOG IS HERE!

Our Fall 2026 Course & Activity Catalog is officially available online! Start exploring all the courses, lectures, activities, clubs, travel opportunities and more coming to OLLI at FSU this fall.

📬 Prefer a printed copy? Keep an eye on your mailbox. Catalogs are on their way and will be arriving in the coming weeks!

✨ Celebrating 35 years of connecting, learning and growing together.

🔗 https://olli.fsu.edu/

07/09/2026

The MINGLE is officially becoming the place to meet new friends! 🍻 We love seeing this group grow with every gathering. Here’s to good company and great conversations at DEEP Brewing Company!

06/26/2026

🎉 That’s a wrap on our Summer Courses!

Our summer courses officially concluded this week, and what a season it has been! From engaging discussions and hands on learning to special guest appearances by Charlie Ward and Gene Deckerhoff, our members continued to prove that curiosity never takes a vacation.

While classes have ended, there are still plenty of lectures, special events, clubs, and activities happening throughout the summer. We hope you’ll continue to stay connected with your OLLI community.

📅 Reminder: All OLLI memberships expire on August 31. Renew your membership and get ready for another exciting semester of lifelong learning!

As we look ahead to an outstanding Fall Semester and the exciting conclusion of our 35th Anniversary celebration, we’d like to thank our members, instructors, volunteers, and supporters for making this milestone year so memorable.

Enjoy a few of our favorite moments from this summer’s classes!

“Learning never exhausts the mind.” — Leonardo da Vinci

06/22/2026

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the OLLI at FSU exhibit at this weekend's The Alzheimer's Project, Inc. Alzheimer's Education and Training Conference.

It was a pleasure sharing how OLLI helps adults stay engaged through lifelong learning, social connections, clubs, travel, and special events. For caregivers, finding opportunities to learn something new and connect with others can be an important part of self-care.

A special thank you to OLLI President Kent Putnam for representing OLLI and helping spread the word about our programs and community.

Interested in learning more? Read a short reflection from longtime OLLI member Phil Nowicki about what OLLI has meant to him:
https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Become-An-FSU-OLLI-Member--Engage--Learn--and-Thrive-.html?soid=1128382596550&aid=i0hfqYhDobI

Thank you to the Alzheimer's Project for hosting this valuable event and supporting caregivers throughout our community.

06/11/2026

Last change to register for this course from Dr. Lawson, of OLLI at FSU, PC30A! Click the link below to watch a preview of what she will cover. Guest registration options available!

https://www.campusce.net/fsu/course/course.aspx?C=2106&pc=121&mc=142&sc=0

Next week, we honor Flag Day and celebrate America's 250th anniversary with a special one-session Zoom class: Honoring 250 Years of the American Flag: Protocol, Pride, and Proper Display 🇺🇸

Join Dr. Susan Lawson, Corporate Planning Lead for the U.S. Navy, for an engaging look at the history, symbolism, and proper display of the American flag.

Not an OLLI member? No problem! This special course includes a non-member registration option.
https://olli.fsu.edu/

06/04/2026

Next week, we honor Flag Day and celebrate America's 250th anniversary with a special one-session Zoom class: Honoring 250 Years of the American Flag: Protocol, Pride, and Proper Display 🇺🇸

Join Dr. Susan Lawson, Corporate Planning Lead for the U.S. Navy, for an engaging look at the history, symbolism, and proper display of the American flag.

Not an OLLI member? No problem! This special course includes a non-member registration option.
https://olli.fsu.edu/

05/28/2026

✨ Congratulations to our 2026 OLLI at FSU Scholarship recipients!

This spring, we were proud to recognize our scholarship recipients during the OLLI at FSU Spring Business Meeting & Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon. Please join us in celebrating:

🎓 Carly Lewis — First-year medical student
🎓 Alexandra Negrin-Perea — Army veteran and doctoral student in FSU’s Combined Counseling and School Psychology program
🎓 Chalice Daniel — 1st year grad student, pursuing a Master of Public Health degree concentration in policy, specializing in Epidemology.
🎓 Xueqi Cheng — Ph.D. student in Computer Science (photo not shared at student’s request)

These students represent the future of aging studies, advocacy, research, healthcare, and community leadership. Their passion for addressing both the problems and joys of aging in America reflects the mission and values of OLLI at FSU.

We are deeply grateful to everyone who donates to the OLLI at FSU Scholarship Fund. Your generosity directly supports FSU students committed to improving the lives of older adults and strengthening communities for generations to come. 💛



📸 Bob O'Lary