About OLLI

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Auburn is a membership program designed for adults 50 years and older, offering lifelong learning opportunities in retirement. As a member-led, member-driven lifelong learning program, OLLI members participate in leadership through the OLLI Advisory Council and committees. The OLLI director leads the administration of OLLI, while the OLLI program coordinator manages day-to-day operations. There are 125 Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes (OLLIs) spanning all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Each is an independently operated lifelong learning initiative of its host college or university and is supported in part by The Bernard Osher Foundation. Available courses and offerings at OLLI range from learning studio arts and theater, traditional classroom seminars, outdoor adventure experiences, international travel and much more. Members have year-round opportunities to acquire a new skill or practice a cherished hobby alongside their peers and the broader Auburn community. Regular events, such as our Brown Bag events series, provide consistent ways to engage with a variety of topics hosted by local and national experts. Get started by signing up for membership and browsing upcoming courses and events.
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OLLI Membership
There are no requirements for membership in OLLI at Auburn. Semi-retired and retired people, aged 50 years and older make up the majority of our membership; however, those working and those younger than 50 years old are welcome to join. Each member shares in the continued development of OLLI. Activities are designed to promote the participation and involvement of members.
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OLLI members at a cooking lesson