Life is Learning

Are you curious about unique subjects and love to learn? Our goal is to create an innovative learning environment that fosters learning through socialization of members and classroom discussion.

We provide noncredit courses that are challenging and fun to take.

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Oklahoma is dedicated to promoting lifelong learning and personal growth of older adults, age 50+, through a variety of noncredit courses. Our courses range from one-time offerings such as Mornings with the Professor to longer, more specific courses like Senior Seminars.

Membership Matters

OLLI at OU must meet the 500-member goal established by The Osher Foundation in order to continue receiving annual funding and to become eligible for a major endowment. Annual membership is $40 and is valid July 1-June 30.

All participants are required to become members of OLLI. For more information about membership, or to start your membership, visit our Membership area.

Mornings with the Professor

Meeting most Tuesday mornings throughout the fall and spring semesters, each Mornings with the Professor session provides participants an engaging glance at a variety of enlightening and amusing subjects.  Presentations range from witty and fun to controversial issues facing the world today.

OU Book Club

This special program has been one of OLLI at OU’s most popular courses. It’s the only OLLI program that is held on both the Norman campus and at Full Circle Bookstore in Oklahoma City. Led by Dr. Rufus Fears, the OU Book Club focuses on a different work of classic literature each month.

Senior Seminars

Senior Seminars are short courses offered during all three OU semesters – fall, spring, and summer. Each course is four to six weeks long and the topics change each semester. There are no exams or papers to write.

Elderlearn

Elderlearn provides a one-day, intensive focus on a specific topic. Held on the OU Norman campus, this special program is one of OLLI at OU’s longest running and offers adult learners a spectacular view of the world around us.