The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida State University

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) is an exciting and challenging scholarly program tailored for adults 50 and older who love to learn in a stress-free environment where there are no tests and no homework. Courses are taught by current and retired faculty from FSU, FAMU and TCC. The institute is associated with the Pepper Institute on Aging and Public Policy and is administered by university staff.

🌟 What a fantastic day for a parade! OLLI members truly showcased their passion for lifelong learning and their love for FSU amidst all the Homecoming excitement! And to make it even better, FSU football came out on top! Go Noles! 🎉🏈

Thank you Michael! We are looking forward to having you teach again!

Last week, I completed teaching my three-week online course, “Disney’s Animation Renaissance,” for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida State University.

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is a scholarly program tailored for adults who love learning in an stress-free, non-matriculated (no tests, no homework) environment. It was so rewarding to share stories about Disney animation in the 1990s with students, including insight into the artists who created the films and how the decade was such a pivotal time in Disney's history.

Thank you to The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute for this opportunity, my good friend Greg for the referral, and my wife, Michelle, who covertly captured a picture of me teaching.

I am also grateful that I will return to teach a new class in the Spring of 2025!

For more information on The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, click here: https://olli.fsu.edu

Come on OLLI Members let's get going! We need you! Contact Vicki to sign up!

I've done this and it is a lot of fun! The event is October 30th.

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What an amazing first week of OLLI classes!

We've kicked off the Fall 2024 term with a fantastic start! Members learning new skills, discovering fresh insights, meeting new people, and reconnecting with old friends. Classes are a journey of engagement and discovery. Here’s to many more inspiring weeks ahead!

Welcome to the first week of OLLI Fall 2024 classes!
Get ready to dive into a season full of knowledge, inspiration, and new connections. Let the learning adventure begin!

🌟 A Huge Thank You to Our Amazing Volunteers! 🌟
Kudos to Renae, Jack and Nancy who helped assemble nametags, class rosters, and class host training documents. Your efforts ensure that our classes run smoothly and that every host and member feel welcomed and informed. Thank you for your time, energy, and support. You truly make a difference!

Due to the threat of severe weather and its potential impact on the region, Florida State University’s Tallahassee campuses, including OLLI at FSU, will be closed for business operations from 7 a.m. ET on Wednesday, September 25, until 11 p.m. ET on Sunday, September 29. Please stay safe!

Music For Food Tallahassee is excited to kick off its 2024-25 season with the first concert, “All in the Family,” on Sunday, October 6 at 4pm at Grace Lutheran Church. This is the first of four programs this year, and they hope the community will join them for great music and to help fight hunger.

The concert features the talents of siblings Felix and F***y Mendelssohn, including string quartets and F***y’s song “Italien.” Performers include Kristina Nilsson, Caroline Holden, Melissa Brewer, Zlatina Staykova, Carla Connors, Tim Hoekman, Corinne Stillwell, Megumi Terry, Miriam Tellechea, and Mitchell George.

Music For Food Tallahassee is an all-volunteer initiative. The concert is free, but they will collect non-perishable food and monetary donations for the FSU Food for Thought Pantry. Suggested donation is $20/adult, $5/student. Donations may be made by cash, check payable to the FSU Foundation, or online at https://dsst.fsu.edu/foodpantry.

Please spread the word and join them for an afternoon of music to nourish the soul and help collect food to nourish the community.

TODAY at 10 a.m. ET is OLLI Registration Day!

Hello September! 🍂
Explore all the exciting courses, activities, and clubs OLLI has to offer by visiting this link https://www.campusce.net/fsu/category/category.aspx?C=&S=6

If you were a member in 2023 or 2024, you should have received a hard copy in the mail by now. For those who prefer digital, you can download the PDF from the OLLI homepage.
What are you most excited to dive into? Let us know!