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About OLLI   

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at the University of Illinois is supported by The Bernard Osher Foundation, the Illinois Office of the Provost, and the generous donations of OLLI members and community partners. We are part of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Network, which includes 120+ Osher LIfelong Learning Institutes (OLLIs) and 130,000+ members nationwide.

OLLI at Illinois was launched in the fall of 2007 with 11 courses and 297 members. News of this exciting program dedicated to the pursuit of lifelong learning spread quickly, and we now have far more programs and members per year. In addition to courses in the fall and spring semesters, OLLI offers a dynamic schedule of programs and activities that includes lectures, study groups, travel opportunities, and other unique collaborations with the Illinois campus and the communities in and around Champaign-Urbana.

OLLI - A Community of Lifelong Learners

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide member-driven, accessible, high-quality educational and engagement programs designed for people fifty and older connected to East Central Illinois or the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Organizational Structure

OLLI is truly a member-driven learning community, guided by a volunteer Advisory Council and numerous standing committees. Find the full list of Advisory Council members and committee members.

OLLI has a permanent staff consisting of a Director, Educational Engagement Director, Membership Coordinator, and Office Support Specialist.

Membership

OLLI membership is intended for people fifty or older with some connection to East Central Illinois or the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Only active OLLI members are eligible to participate in OLLI at Illinois’ programs. For membership details, please visit our Membership page.

Campus and Community Partners

OLLI at Illinois enjoys productive collaborative relationships with many partners, both on the University of Illinois campus and in the Champaign-Urbana community. Find out more about OLLI's Campus & Community Partners

Strategic Plan

FY24 Strategic Plan
 

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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

301 North Neil Street, Suite 201

Champaign, IL 61820

Phone: 217-244-9141

Email: OLLI@illinois.edu

OLLI at Illinois is an inclusive community that offers affordable, accessible, high-quality educational programs designed for people fifty and older connected to East Central Illinois. OLLI at Illinois offers Courses, Study Groups, Lectures, Interest Groups, and other Events throughout the year for adult lifelong learners. Events may be in-person sessions, online-only via Zoom sessions, or hybrid (in-person and Zoom webinar) sessions. We hope you will join or rejoin OLLI at Illinois! Stay Curious!

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