On Thursday, March 8, the Sarah and Ernest Butler School of Music hosted a special concert for members of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at The University of Texas at Austin.
Andrew Card, former White House Chief of Staff, was the featured speaker at UT SAGE’s end-of-session social event. During his presentation, Card answered questions from the assembly and presented stories from his distinguished career of public service.
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (UT OLLI) at The University of Texas at Austin announces that membership openings for 2010-2011 are still available in three of its five programs: UT LAMP, UT NOVA and UT QUEST.
After a long career in the U.S. Navy, Michael Pestorius has continued a career on our campus as Executive Director of the Applied Research Laboratories and an active member of CIE's OLLI program.
Many of the university’s most esteemed scholars are committed to CIE's OLLI program and its growing community of lifelong learners. Astronomer Fritz Benedict is an indispensable OLLI faculty member who gives high marks to the enthusiasm of lifelong learners.
Historian Myra McIlvain has been able to continue her professional life after retirement. As a member of OLLI's UT LAMP program, she has led a series of lectures on Texas history.
Due to high demand, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute introduces it's newest program for adult learners: UT NOVA. As one of its first members, Grayson Cecil has the opportunity to help form the program and determine what courses and lectures are scheduled.
Bob Mitchell’s dedication to bringing dynamic programming to UT QUEST has resulted in his finding a unique way to build bridges to our campus' graduate students and the university's centers of excellence.
Lia Clarkson is a member of UT FORUM™, of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI). She credits OLLI with providing her with a "special lifeline" at a crucial time in her life.
Bernard Ortiz de Montellano is a member of UT QUEST™, of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. He offers, "Who would imagine how much one could learn about history, politics, economics, science and art from a lecture on quilts."
At UT Austin, five distinct programs make up the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI). Jerry Conn is a member of the second oldest OLLI program, UT SAGE™ ("Seminars for Adult Growth and Enrichment"). He also has the distinction of being both an OLLI instructor and student.
For over twenty years, UT LAMP, the first program of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute on our campus, has played an important role in the lives of hundreds of adult learners. We take a moment to remember first chairperson and founding member Margie Hale.
The Bernard Osher Foundation was founded in 1977 to improve quality of life for adult learners through higher education and the arts. Today, CIE's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) is one of the most popular continuing education programs at the university. Learn what benefits await you at OLLI.