Letter from the Director
Dear Friends of OLLI at Illinois!
Whether you are a longtime OLLI member or are new to our website, thank you for visiting. This website tells you about the benefits of our OLLI membership, which is designed for people fifty or older connected to East Central Illinois or the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign who are interested in high-quality educational programs.
OLLI’s members are deeply engaged and dedicated to the very best values of intellectual curiosity and active participation; the staff are knowledgeable and friendly; the instructors bring an amazing amount of generosity and scholarship to their courses – and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, the Bernard Osher Foundation, and our many campus and community partners are committed to the institute’s ongoing success. OLLI at Illinois is a true gem in the heart of the Midwest!
OLLI’s programs are richly rewarding and stimulating. I invite you to explore the site and, if you have any questions, contact us at olli@illinois.edu. We are eager to share more about our great OLLI with you and to hear any suggestions you may have for expanding the richness of OLLI at Illinois.
Finally, I encourage you to invest in OLLI’s bright future by joining – or re-joining – us today! Take advantage of OLLI's courses each fall and spring, our four 6-week sessions of study groups, and OLLI lectures, interest groups, and social events throughout the year. We would love to have you be part of our community of lifelong learners.
Kind regards,Kathryn
Kathryn Williams, PhD
Director, OLLI at Illinois