Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Casper College Membership Structure

OLLI Members:

• Fall/Spring/Summer (3 Sessions)
  $50.00 per person:  Includes two free classes in both the Fall and Spring sessions, and one free class in the Summer, as well as admission to all lecture series events. Each additional class is $8.00 per class. Additional costs for books and materials may apply. Field studies priced separately, depending on duration and location of the excursion.
• Fall or Spring Only (1 Session)
  $30.00 per person:  Includes two free classes and admission to all lecture series events. Each additional class is $8.00 per class. Additional costs for books and materials may apply. Field studies priced separately, depending on duration and location of the excursion.
• Summer (1 Session)
  $15.00 per person:  Includes one free class and admission to all lecture series events. Each additional class is $8.00 per class. Additional costs for books and materials may apply. Field studies priced separately, depending on duration and location of the excursion.

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The Bernard Osher Foundation was founded by Bernard Osher in 1977. Through the foundation, his philanthropy has benefited a wide range of educational, cultural, and other nonprofit organizations primarily in the San Francisco Bay Area and his native Maine. In the 1990s, the Foundation funded a series of Osher Scholar programs, extending scholarship assistance for post-secondary education to nearly thirty colleges and universities as well as professional and technical schools in California and Maine.

Bernard Osher

Barbro Osher

Maine native Bernard Osher is a successful businessman and community leader, a patron of the arts and education, whose philanthropy has affected countless organizations over the past quarter century. His wife, the Honorable Barbro Osher, Consul General of Sweden in San Francisco, serves as chair of the foundation.

History of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Movement
What began in 1997 as the University of Southern Maine’s Senior College became the nation’s first Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. And its beginnings are the stuff of legend. Local Rabbi, Harry Sky, worked with the leadership of the University to invite potential older learners to a meeting about an exciting new learning opportunity for older learners in Maine. They expected 150 people, and had enough “chowdah” to feed 175. When 500 potential students showed up, the program was successfully launched, albeit with a very watered down fish chowder lunch.

The Senior College was renamed in 2001 after receiving a gift from The Bernard Osher Foundation that enabled the program to expand its peer-taught courses, workshops and other activities for more than 950 adult learners, ages 55 and over in the Portland, Maine area. OLLI was started, developed and remains an organization run primarily by volunteers who develop the curriculum, staff the office at USM, and design OLLI's extracurricular activities including local and international field trips. The USM institute also coordinates the Maine Senior College Network (MSCN), an organization of the state's 15 Senior Colleges that serves more than 6000 Mainers statewide annually.

Recognizing that the proportion of older people in the United States is growing rapidly, and with it, the demand for lifelong learning programs, the Osher Foundation began to encourage the development of vibrant learning communities of older adults. The Foundation funded Sonoma State University, a member of the California State University (CSU) system, which planned to model its lifelong learning program on the highly-respected Fromm Institute at the University of San Francisco.

Then across the country, new programs offering stimulating learning opportunities were started—and a national movement was born. Pleased with the results of their two pilot programs, the Foundation decided to join the “lifelong learning” field in a significant fashion. The concept of a network of Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes was compelling, and Requests for Proposals (RFP) were sent to the remaining campuses in the California State University system as well as to those in the University of California (UC) system.

In November 2002, the Foundation Board awarded initial grants to six campuses in the CSU group ( Bakersfield, Cal Poly at San Luis Obispo, Dominguez Hills, Hayward, San Francisco, and San Jose) and four campuses of the UC system ( Davis, Riverside, San Francisco, and Santa Cruz). A separate award was made to the University of Vermont. In February 2003, two more CSU campuses ( Fullerton and San Bernardino) and two more UC campuses ( Berkeley and Irvine) were awarded Osher Foundation grants along with the University of Hawaii at Manoa. With these additional grantees, the Foundation was supporting Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes on 18 campuses in four states. In April 2003, the outstanding progress demonstrated by Sonoma State University led to an endowment grant along with its third year of operating grant support.

In an effort to expand and further diversify the network of Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes, another RFP was issued in mid-September 2003 to nearly 30 colleges and universities in California and across the nation. In February 2004, the Board of Directors of The Bernard Osher Foundation approved first-year operating grants to 23 institutions of higher learning. In this cohort are eight additional California State University campuses (Channel Islands, Chico, Humboldt, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Marcos, and San Diego; the remaining three University of California campuses (Los Angeles, San Diego, and Santa Barbara); four private universities (Brandeis, Dominican University of California, Santa Clara, and Richmond); six state universities from Hawaii at Hilo in the West to New Hampshire in the East – with Arizona State, Kansas, Nebraska, and Utah in between; and two community colleges providing unique services to seasoned learners – Sierra College in Northern California and Yavapai College in Prescott, Arizona.

Soon existing Lifelong Learning Institutes became interested in the affiliation with the Osher Foundation, seeking to expand and strengthen current programming. Although prior emphasis had been placed largely on start-up programs, the Foundation was also interested in helping to strengthen existing programs, of which there are nearly 400 across the country. In June 2004, with initial grants from the Foundation, the network of Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes was expanded to include seven established Lifelong Learning Institutes programs at George Mason University, Kennesaw State University, Duke University and the Universities of Dayton, Minnesota, Oregon, and Pittsburgh.

February 2005 saw the designation of 12 additional programs as Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes. The institutes include existing programs at Rutgers University (NJ), University of South Florida, University of Miami; Eckerd College (FL); Tufts University (MA); University of Texas at El Paso; University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston; University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Northwestern University (IL); University of North Carolina at Wilmington; Clemson University (SC); and a new institute at California State University, Fresno.

Thirteen programs were approved in June, 2005 by the Foundation's Board of Directors. They include: University of Alabama at Huntsville, University of Alaska at Fairbanks, American University, Washington, D.C., University of Arizona, Hampton University (VA). University of Massachusetts-Boston, University of Missouri-Columbia, New York University, Saginaw Valley State University (MI), University of South Carolina-Beaufort, University of Southern Mississippi-Hattiesburg, Texas Tech University and University of Wisconsin-Madison. The programs at Hampton University, New York University, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison programs are start-ups and the remaining ten are existing programs.

Thanks to the generosity of the The Bernard Osher Foundation, the network of Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes across the United States is meeting the needs of older learners who want to learn simply for the joy of learning and personal fulfillment.

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• Alpacas: A Sweater on the Hoof
  Alpaca farming is becoming a fast-growing occupation for many retirees. In this class you will learn all about alpacas, their role as pack animals and wool producers in South America, and the background of the alpaca farming movement in the United States. We will tour an alpaca farm and you will get to meet Lorelei, the guard llama, who protects the alpacas from predators. This trip is rated **Easy: There are steps on the vans or bus. Flat walking surfaces with some gradual inclines, occasional steps.
  • Course # OLLI 5030
    Thur. Apr. 1 (no class Apr. 8)
    1:30–3 p.m.
    Location: PS 209
    Field trip to Sungate Alpaca Farm
    Thur., Apr. 15
    1–4 p.m.
    Instructor: Penny Van Hise, Sun Gate Alpaca Ranch
    Cost: 01 – Complimentary, 02 – $8
    Fees: $5
    
    
• Beethoven’s Soup
  Participants in this class will learn about Beethoven through his letters and musical works. He was very fond of soup and upon firing a housekeeper for lying remarked, “Anyone who tells a lie has not a pure heart and cannot make soup.” We will listen to and discuss the works of this complicated man including his First and Fifth Symphonies, all while learning about the food of his time and place, including soup.
  • Course # OLLI 2012
    Mon., Apr. 12 to May 3
    6:30–7:30 p.m.
    Location: PS 111
    Instructor: Kathy Kirlin
    Cost: 01 – Complimentary, 02 – $8
    
    
• Beyond Herbs: Introduction to Holistic Treatments and Therapies
  People often associate holistic medicine with common treatments such as herbs, oils, and aromatherapy and manual and body therapies such as massages and chiropractic care. However, a holistic approach can be much more comprehensive. Historical and cultural perspectives of holistic medicine will be used as a backdrop to this exploration into complementary and alternative medicine known as holistic treatments and therapies.
  • Course # OLLI 3010
    Mon., Feb. 1 to Mar. 1 (No class on Feb. 15)
    1:30–2:30 p.m.
    Location: PS 202
    Instructor: Stacie Dilts-Harryman
    Cost: 01 – Complimentary, 02 – $8
    
    Course # OLLI 3010
    Tue., Apr. 6 to 27
    7–8 p.m.
    Location: HS208
    Instructor: Stacie Dilts-Harryman
    Cost: 03 – Complimentary, 04 – $8
    
    
• Comedy Greats of the Silent Era
  Four classic comedies of the 1920s starring four unforgettable masters of comedy: Charlie Chaplin, Harold Lloyd, Buster Keaton, and Marion Davies.
  • Course # OLLI 2080
    Thur., Jan. 21 to Feb. 11
    6:30–9 p.m.
    Location: CS 160 (Sharon Nichols Auditorium)
    Instructors: Lisa Icenogle and Rachel Wright
    Cost: 01 – Complimentary, 02 – $8
    
    
• Complexities of the Middle East
  Borders in the Middle East are shaped by more than simple geography. Politics, religion, and ethnicities all play important roles in the interactions of the region’s countries with each other and with the world. The instructor, a Beirut native and long-time American citizen, will explain the complex forces at work in the Middle East and the impact those forces have on relationships within and outside of one of the world’s most fascinating regions.
  • Course # OLLI 7070
    Wed., Mar. 24 to Apr. 14
    6–7 p.m.
    Location: PS 111
    Instructor: Nick Azar
    Cost: 01 – Complimentary, 02 – $8
    
    
• Don’t Fear the Rhymer: Poetry can be Fun!
  If you’ve been intimidated by poetry in the past, fear not! This class will showcase all the beauty, melody, and passion in poetry with none of the stodgy confusion. This thought-provoking class will approach poetry in a relaxed and lighthearted way. We will take a look at different modern poets and their poetry with one primary goal in mind: To have fun and enjoy the reading.
  • Course# OLLI 4060
    Wed., Feb. 3 to Mar. 3
    1–2 p.m.
    Location: AD 286
    Instructor: Nicole Bryant
    Cost: 01 – Complimentary, 02 – $8
    
    
• Exploring the Holocaust I
  In this class we will explore the foundations of the Third Reich beginning immediately after World War I. We will discuss the economic, military, and social factors that directly and indirectly led to the rise of National Socialism in Germany. We will also examine the personal characteristics of Adolf Hitler and the other members of the NDSAP hierarchy that influenced the development of political and social doctrine and the legal maneuvering that legitimized genocide.
  • Course # OLLI 7031
    Mon., Jan. 25 to Mar. 1
    5–6:30 p.m.
    Location: AD 184
    Instructor: Lance Jones
    Cost: 01 – Complimentary
    02 – $8
    
    
• Exploring the Holocaust II
  This class will explore the euthanasia and T-4 programs of the Third Reich. We will discuss the various roles of the SS including political, military, economic, state security, and amalgamation with the regular police; concentration camp administration; and the mobile killing operations in the East. The development of the concentration camp system and the concentration of Jews into ghettos in Poland in preparation for the Final Solution will also be discussed.
  • Course # OLLI 7032
    Mon., Mar. 15 to Apr. 19
    5–6:30 p.m.
    Location: AD 184
    Instructor: Lance Jones
    Cost: 01 – Complimentary, 02 – $8
    
    
• Full Curl: Natural History of the Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep
  The majestic Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep is named for its massive, curling horns, which can grow to 50 inches in length. Rocky Mountain bighorns (Ovis canadensis) are found only in the Rocky Mountains, usually above timberline in extremely rugged terrain. Learn more about these magnificent animals through a classroom lecture and a visit to the National Bighorn Sheep Interpretive Center in Dubois. The Interpretive Center also features the fascinating history of the Sheep Eater Indians of the Wind River Range. This trip is rated **Easy: There are steps on the vans or bus. Flat walking surfaces with some gradual inclines, occasional steps.
  • Course # OLLI 5031
    Thur., May 6
    6:30–8 p.m.
    Field trip: Fri., May 7
    7 a.m.–7 p.m.
    Location: AD 183
    Field Trip: Vans depart from the Gertrude Krampert Theater south parking lot.
    Cost: 01 – Complimentary, 02 – $8
    Fee: $12
    
    
• Good Evening: Hitchcock Masterpieces
  Settle back and watch the true master of suspense direct four of his best thrillers featuring cinema greats Cary Grant, Grace Kelly, Ingrid Bergman, Madeleine Carroll, and Robert Donat.
  • Course # OLLI 2081
    Thur., Feb. 18 to Mar. 18 (No class on Mar. 11)
    6:30–9 p.m.
    Location: CS 160 (Sharon Nichols Auditorium)
    Instructors: Lisa Icenogle and Rachel Wright
    Cost: 01 – Complimentary, 02 – $8
    
    
• History of Earth and Fossils
  This class will examine the early interpretations of earth’s history, the use of fossils and rocks to reconstruct past geologic events, and the major geologic processes that caused dramatic changes to the environments and organisms living on earth. It will include an examination and comparison of invertebrate fossils and a look at some of the unique vertebrate fossils of Wyoming. Not only are the dinosaurs of Wyoming famous worldwide, but the fossil mammals are as unusual and interesting as the dinosaurs.
  • Course# OLLI 6070
    Wed., Feb. 10 and 17
    6:30–8:30 p.m.
    Location: TM 123
    Instructor: Terry Logue
    Cost: 01 – Complimentary, 02 – $8
    
    
• In the Neighborhood: 323 S. David
  This class will focus on the Larry Clapp Law Office and surrounding area. Discover Casper’s rich history while you learn research techniques, tour local neighborhoods, and delve into the archives of the Casper College Western History Center.
  • Course # OLLI 2033
    Tue. and Wed., Apr. 20 and 21
    1–3 p.m.
    Location: LI 212
    Instructors: Dana Van Burgh and Kevin Anderson
    Cost: 01 – Complimentary, 02 – $8
    
    
• In the Neighborhood: Turner-Cottman Building
  Explore the Turner-Cottman Building and surrounding area. Discover Casper’s rich history while you learn research techniques, tour local neighborhoods, and delve into the archives of the Casper College Western History Center.
  • Course # OLLI 2032
    Tue. and Wed., Apr. 27 and 28
    1–3 p.m.
    Location: LI 212
    Instructors: Dana Van Burgh and Kevin Anderson
    Cost: 01 – Complimentary, 02 – $8
    
    
• An Introduction to Japanese Culture
  Yasuhito Suzuki is a visiting Fulbright scholar at Casper College. Join him as he shares his perspective on life in Japan. Learn about the people and culture of this unique society.
  • Course# OLLI 4071
    Thur., Jan. 21 and 28
    2:30–4 p.m.
    Location: PS 216
    Instructor: Yasuhito Suzuki
    Cost: 01 – Complimentary, 02 – $8
    
    
• Jam and Learn Session I
  This class is for the beginning player with some knowledge of his/her instrument. We will use the genre of folk music to give participants the opportunity to play in a group setting and encourage them to find their voice by singing along with others. There will be a focus on the history of the songs played and the cultures and people that have passed them down through the centuries. This class is suitable for guitar, mandolin, autoharp, banjo, fiddle, and bass. Note: this is not a class where you will learn to play these instruments.
  • Course # OLLI 2020
    Tue., Jan. 26 to Mar. 2
    6:30–8:30 p.m.
    Location: FA 106
    Instructor: Kathy Kirlin
    Cost: 01 – Complimentary, 02 – $8
    
    
• Jam and Learn Session II
  This class is a continuation of Jam Session I. You do not need to take Jam Session I to take this class. If you are a beginning player with knowledge of guitar, mandolin, autoharp, banjo, fiddle, and bass, this class is for you. Note: this is not a class where you will learn to play these instruments.
  • Course # OLLI 2021
    Tue., Mar. 16 to May 4
    6:30–8:30 p.m.
    Location: FA 106
    Instructor: Kathy Kirlin
    Cost: 01 – Complimentary, 02 – $8
    
    
• Journaling for Life: One Word at a Time
  This class will discuss the history and forms of journaling from cave paintings to Marco Polo to the Hubble Telescope, and, of course, the little locked book hidden in a special place. We will talk about the various methods and tools of documentation, notation, and recording. The class will focus on your journaling, at whatever stage you are in: beginning or experienced. We will have at least one guest lecturer talk about his lifelong process of journaling. There will be a lot of in-class discussion and sharing of participants’ current and past work. Look around at your life and living space for your own pieces and parts to start journaling.
  • Course # OLLI 2061
    Sat., Apr. 10 to May 1
    10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
    Location: BU 310
    Instructor: Miles Edwards
    Cost: 01 – Complimentary, 02 – $8
    
    
• Kitty Litter Confidential: The Many Uses of Bentonite
  Anyone who has a garden in Casper or has driven down a wet Wyoming dirt road and gotten stuck axle deep in gray sludge has had an occasion to curse bentonite. But it is actually a mineral of many uses, including as a clumping agent in cat litter, a binder for livestock feed, and slurry for oil well drilling. Join us on a tour of the Black Hills Bentonite plant and learn about the mining, processing, and manufacturing of this ubiquitous Wyoming mineral. Sorry, no cats allowed! This trip is rated ** Moderate: Some stairs or uneven surfaces; walking required; some walking may be on rock or dirt paths; not wheelchair accessible; dress for cold weather as we will be outside when touring the plant; loud noises present on the site.
  • Course # OLLI 7090
    Thur. Feb. 4
    2–4 p.m.
    Location: Black Hills Bentonite, LLC
    Vans depart from the Gertrude Krampert Theater south parking lot.
    Cost: 01 – Complimentary
    02 – $8
    
    
• Learning about Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
  Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive, degenerative disorder that attacks the brain’s nerve cells, or neurons, resulting in loss of memory and thinking and language skills and behavioral changes. We will learn about Alzheimer’s and how it affects sufferers of the disorder and their families. Care giving for patients and current theories about prevention, which may or may not be effective, will be discussed.
  • Course # OLLI 7060
    Tue. and Thur., Mar. 16 and 18
    1:30–3 p.m.
    Location: PS 209
    Instructor: Mary Hein
    Cost: 01 – Complimentary, 02 – $8
    
    
• Lives of Grass: A Practical Look at Your Lawn
  Why do we have lawns? What comprises a lawn? Tired of all that mowing? Learn how to reduce the size of your lawn and still enjoy the benefits. In this class you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about your lawn but were afraid to ask.
  • Course# OLLI 5022
    Tue., Apr. 6 and 13
    1:30–3 p.m.
    Location: PS 209
    Instructor: Judy Logue
    Cost: 01 – Complimentary, 02 – $8
    
    
• Loveland Opera Theatre: Hansel and Gretel
  Last year’s trip to the LOT was a great success, so we want to do it again! Join us in two pre-opera classes about this year’s opera, Hansel and Gretel, and its composer, Engelbert Humperdinck. Then, on Sunday, March 7, we will head to Loveland to see a matinee performance of the opera. Dinner will be provided; lunch is on your own at one of the local restaurants.
  • Course # OLLI 2011
    Tue., Feb. 23 and Mar. 2
    1:30–3 p.m.
    Location: PS 315
    Field trip: Sun. Mar. 7
    7:30a.m.–8 p.m.
    Vans depart from the Gertrude Krampert Theater south parking lot.
    Instructor: Ron Alexander
    Cost: 01 – Complimentary, 02 – $8
    Fee: $97
    
    
• The Secret Life of Spices
  Spices have played a significant role in world history since the dawn of civilization. In this class we will learn about various spices such as pepper and cardamom and their culinary and historic importance to world history. We will discuss the historical importance of some cooking ingredients, such as salt, which people treat like spices, even though they are not.
  • Course # OLLI 8005
    Mon., Mar.15 to Apr. 5
    5–6 p.m.
    Location: PS 209
    Instructor: Ken Graves
    Cost: 01 – Complimentary, 02 – $8
    
    
  • Course # OLLI 8005
    Mon., Mar.15 to Apr. 5
    7–8 p.m.
    Location: PS 209
    Instructor: Ken Graves
    Cost: 03 – Complimentary, 04 – $8
    
    
• Shearer Elegance: Films by the Elegant Actress Norma Shearer
  Once you see these classic films from the “First Lady of MGM” you will discover what you have been missing from this seldom heard of star.
  • Course # OLLI 2082
    Thur., Mar. 25 to Apr. 15
    6:30–9 p.m.
    Location: CS 160
    Instructors: Lisa Icenogle and Rachel Wright
    Cost: 01 – Complimentary, 02 – $8
    
    
• Steps in Time: An Overview of the History of Dance
  This class will explore the origins of several dance forms including ballet, modern dance, jazz, and flamenco. We will discuss the origins of dance from the Stone Age to the present and the instructor will demonstrate basic dance steps, foot patterns, and hand positions for each dance form. Please bring a three-ring binder with tab dividers to class.
  • Course # OLLI 2110
    Wed., Feb. 24 to Mar. 31 (No class on Mar. 10)
    1–2:30 p.m.
    Location: PS 315
    Instructor: Nicole Jaramillo
    Cost: 01 – Complimentary, 02 – $8
    
    
• Storm Spotting 101: Becoming an Official NOAA Weather Spotter
  SkyWarn storm spotters are the critical eyes-on-the-ground who identify and report severe weather to NOAA’s National Weather Service. Reports of tornadoes, high winds, and hail size provide invaluable data to meteorologists and supplement information provided by other observation tools. In this class you will learn how to be a SkyWarn storm spotter, how to recognize the characteristics of various weather events, and how to report them accurately.
  • Course # OLLI 6030
    Wed., Apr. 14
    1:30–3:30 p.m.
    Location: PS 109
    Instructor: Chris Jones, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association
    Cost: 01 – Complimentary, 02 – $8
    
    
  • Course # OLLI 6030
    Wed., Apr. 14
    6:30–8:30 p.m.
    Location: PS 109
    Instructor: Chris Jones, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association
    Cost: 03 – Complimentary, 04 – $8
    
    
• This is Not Your Father’s Stock Market
  Become a part of this on-going discussion about the stock market that is part history and part current events. The factors that affect the market are always changing and investment strategies have changed, or should change, as well. Learn where the market has been and discuss the various theories about where it is going. If you took this class last semester you will enjoy the continuing discussion; if you have not taken the class before, get ready for some new ideas about investing!
  • Course # OLLI 1810
    Tue., Jan. 26 to Feb. 23
    6:30–7:30 p.m.
    Location: PS 315
    Instructor: John Dyrek
    Cost: 01 – Complimentary, 02 – $8
    
    
• To Lie or Not to Lie: Polygraph Tests and the Psychology of Deception
  Since its creation, the polygraph has had an aura of mystery surrounding its function, purpose, and reliability. We will discuss these topics as well as the history, technology, and uses of the polygraph in law enforcement. A demonstration of students’ reactions on a polygraph will be performed. Note: adult and potentially uncomfortable topics will be discussed as they relate to the polygraph in law enforcement.
  • Course # OLLI 7026
    Thur., Feb. 11 to 25
    2–3:30 p.m.
    Location: PS 109
    Instructor: Dave Lyman
    Cost: 01 – Complimentary, 02 – $8
    
    
  • Course # OLLI 7026
    Thur., Apr. 8 to 22
    6:30–8 p.m.
    Location: PS 109
    Instructor: Dave Lyman
    Cost: 03 – Complimentary, 04 – $8
    
    
• What’s Buggin’ You? Household Pest Identification, Behavior, and Control
  From the tiniest, microscopic insects on the basement floor, to the monster “You shoulda seen it comin’ at me!” bug on the ceiling, unwanted bugs will be identified. We will learn about all the pantry pests, houseplant chompers, people and pet biters, clothing eaters, wood devourers, and outdoor
  • Course# OLLI 5012
    Tue., Mar. 30
    1:30–3 p.m.
    Location: PS 209
    Instructor: Judy Logue
    Cost: 01 – Complimentary, 02 – $8
    
    
• Woody Guthrie: American Songwriter
  This class follows the life and samples the music of one of America’s most important singer-songwriters. During his lifetime, Woody Guthrie wrote hundreds of songs about the experiences of blue collar workers and farmers in the United States. His songs covered everything from the Dustbowl to unionization to children’s songs. You will hear many familiar tunes in this class and, perhaps, will be surprised by a few new tunes as well.
  • Course # OLLI 5041
    Wed. and Thur., Apr. 28 and 29 and May 5 and 6
    6:30–8 p.m.
    Location: FA 106
    Instructor: Randy Vlach
    Cost: 01 – Complimentary, 02 – $8
    
    
• You’re Getting Sleepy, or Are You? The Myths and Truths about Hypnosis
  Hypnosis is often misunderstood, yet it is one of the most nonintrusive, gentle, and powerful healing processes available. This class will offer a historical, informational, and educational perspective on hypnosis and give participants an opportunity to experience it firsthand. Hands-on experiential activities will be a part of this class, including how to use self-hypnosis to approach past, present, and future life events.
  • Course # OLLI 3020
    Tue., Feb. 2 to 23
    1:30–2:30 p.m.
    Location: HS 208
    Instructor: Stacie Dilts-Harryman
    Cost: 01 – Complimentary, 02 – $8
    
    
  • Course # OLLI 3020
    Thurs., Apr. 8 to 29
    7–8 p.m.
    Location: HS 208
    Instructor: Stacie Dilts-Harryman
    Cost: 03 – Complimentary, 04 – $8

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Welcome to the National Resource Center website for the network of Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes (OLLI). The OLLI at the University of Southern Maine (USM) serves as the national center for the current network of 101 lifelong learning institutes throughout the nation.

The National Resource Center for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes plays a lead role in disseminating information on effective educational programming for older learners. In addition to providing information and connections via a website, the Resource Center will publish a national research journal, plan a biennial national conference, and provide a number of other ways for OLLIs to connect with one another.

The Bernard Osher Foundation designated the Osher Institute at USM as the National Resource Center for Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes in 2004. The Center is not a governance body so much as a center for excellence and dissemination of best practice models. Each Osher Institute reflects the culture of its own university and its learning community. The National Resource Center exists to facilitate the exchange of opinions, solutions and experiences among institutes throughout the country so that all can benefit.

About the OLLI National Network

Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes

Received Grants before November 2002

• University of Southern Maine (endowment grant in Spring, 2001)
• Sonoma State University (endowment grant in April, 2003)

Received Grant Notification in November 2002

• Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo
• CSU Bakersfield
• CSU Dominguez Hills
• CSU Hayward
• San Francisco State University
• San Jose State University
• UC Davis
• UC Riverside
• UC Santa Cruz
• UC San Francisco
• University of Vermont

Received Grant Notification in February 2003

• CSU Fullerton
• CSU San Bernardino
• UC Berkeley
• UC Irvine
• University of Hawaii at Manoa

Received Grant Notification in February 2004

• Arizona State University
• Brandeis University
• Dominican University of California
• CSU Channel Islands
• CSU Chico
• CSU Humboldt
• CSU Long Beach
• CSU Los Angeles
• CSU Sacramento
• CSU San Diego
• CSU San Marcos
• UC Los Angeles
• UC San Diego
• UC Santa Barbara
• Santa Clara University
• Sierra College (CA)
• University of Hawaii at Hilo
• University of Kansas
• University of Nebraska
• University of Richmond (VA)
• University System of New Hampshire
• University of Utah
• Yavapai College (AZ)

Received Grant Notification in June 2004

• Duke University
• George Mason University
• Kennesaw State University (Georgia)
• University of Dayton
• University of Pittsburgh
• University of Minnesota
• University of Oregon

Received Grant Notification in February 2005

• CSU Fresno
• Clemson University (SC)
• Eckerd College (FL)
• Northwestern University (IL)
• Rutgers University (NJ)
• Tufts University (MA)
• University of Miami
• University of Nevada, Las Vegas
• University of North Carolina at Wilmington
• University of South Florida
• University of Texas at El Paso
• University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston

Received Grant Notification in June, 2005

• University of Alabama at Huntsville
• University of Alaska at Fairbanks
• American University, Washington, D.C.
• University of Arizona
• Hampton University (VA)
• University of Massachusetts - Boston
• University of Missouri - Columbia
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