Description

You are invited to the OLLI Kickoff Party to a new OLLI FSU PC30A learning year. OLLI – short for the “Osher Lifelong Learning Institute” – is a network of programs that partner with universities like Florida State University.

Come join us for fun, music, and food as we “kick-off” a new Learning Year. This is a free event, and all are welcome! Guest speakers will include:

• Lettye Burgtorf (Founder, Ohana Institute)
• Randy Hanna (Dean, Florida State University Panama City)
• Erica Averion (BA ’09, MS ’13)
• Mike Ragsdale (Founder and CEO, The 30A Company)

Time: 5-7 pm
Location: Ohana Institute in 30Avenue

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)

OLLI at FSU, PC30A offers educational non-credit courses as well as entertainment through classes, field trips, socials, special events and travel. Courses cover a wide range of topics including art, sports, history, literature, science, music, etc. It is stress-free learning with no homework, no grades and no degrees required. Designed as a member-centered organization, OLLI allows students to expand their intellectual horizons, engage in social activities, participate in volunteer opportunities and hold key leadership positions within the organization.

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes are found on the campuses of 125 colleges and universities from Maine to Hawaii and Alaska. Each provides a distinctive array of non-credit courses and activities specifically developed for seasoned adults aged 50 or older who are interested in learning for the joy of learning.

OLLI at FSU

OLLI at FSU is a scholarly and exciting program of classes targeted to mature adults who want to learn in a stress-free environment where there are no tests and no required homework: It’s learning for the fun of learning! We offer a world of discovery for older adults who share interest in a variety of subjects, from composers to current events, religion to roman art, maps to myths – and more! Classes are held during three 6-week semesters, covering Fall, Spring and Summer. Selected classes are also offered on Zoom or in hybrid form.

Classes are taught by current or retired faculty from FSU, FAMU and TCC. FSU graduate students and community members who have expertise in their field of study are also invited to teach. With Zoom opportunities, classes are also offered by esteemed faculty from around the world. On average, OLLI at FSU offers 100 classes per year, which will educate, amuse and challenge you. Member benefits include field trips (aka tours) to fascinating locations, including stays at FSU’s international studies sites.

OLLI at FSU Panama City/30A

Olli PC/30A offers a number of classes each semester that often focus on those things that make our area so very special.  In addition to these classes, registered members can take advantage of a broad range of classes offered from  OLLI FSU Tallahassee as ZOOM or hybrid form.

“Stay Curious” Speaker Series

Made possible by a generous grant from the St. Joe Company this program is sponsored by OLLI at FSU/30A but does not require registration and is therefore free and open to the public.  Speakers will talk on a variety of topics that are both timely and of interest to all.

For more info, visit the website or contact event coordinator Lisa Jefferson at 850-304-7143.