SDSU's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Hosts Spring Kickoff, 10-Year Anniversary Celebration

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at San Diego State University will host its Spring 2015 Semester Kickoff/10-Year Anniversary Celebration from 9-11:45 am Saturday, Feb. 7 at the Parma Payne Goodall Alumni Center.

The Osher Institute at SDSU offers a vibrant learning community for students age 50 and better. The event will give guests an opportunity to learn more about spring course offerings and exciting leadership opportunities; enjoy 10-year history highlights and awards; and meet OLLI instructors, new and returning members, and program staff.

Refreshments will be served and attendees can sign up for spring semester courses.

The OLLI provides state-of-the-art classrooms, where students learn from outstanding faculty from SDSU and other universities, as well as from award-winning authors and artists. There are no tests, grades or exams – just a chance to dive into learning and recapture the thrill of intellectual growth and the camaraderie created by exciting discussions with curious fellow learners.

“The Osher Institute has a virtual smorgasbord of educational offerings … a myriad of previously unexplored and surprisingly fascinating subjects. It’s also addictive,” said OLLI member Wayne Sander.

In fall 2004, the Osher Institute at SDSU was established with the support of the Bernard Osher Foundation and six founding advisory board members. It has grown from offering seven courses to 16 members in its first semester to now providing more than 130 classes annually to nearly 700 members, with feedback and support from more than 20 member volunteers serving on the institute’s four committees and/or advisory board.

“Osher keeps students intellectually engaged and challenges us to keep growing and learning new things,” said Dee Quashnock, an OLLI member.

For more information about OLLI or the kickoff/10-year anniversary event, call 619-594-2863, email osher@mail.sdsu.edu or visit www.neverstoplearning.net/osher.

This is a SDSU Research Foundation program.

SDSU’s College of Extended Studies reaches out to San Diego, the nation, and the world with a wide variety of lifelong learning opportunities, and more than 50 certificate programs for career advancement. Topics range from contract management, construction, and craft beer, to grant writing, marketing, and human resources. And many programs are available online. The CES also offers one of the largest ESL programs in the U.S. through the American Language Institute. Other opportunities include seminars, study abroad, corporate education and access to regular SDSU classes through Open University. For more information or to register, visit neverstoplearning.net or call (619) 265-7378 (SDSU).