About Us
Welcome to OLLI at UC Irvine: Fall 2011
Welcome back to continuing OLLI members and greetings to new (and prospective) members! We are pleased to present the course and enrollment catalog for the Fall 2011 semester of Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UC Irvine.
For those less familiar with OLLI at UC Irvine, our mission is to provide people age 50 and above the opportunity to learn about subjects that interest them. The program doesn't burden students with a workload – taking tests and worrying about grades or preparing for a career (most have "been there, done that") – simply learning for the sake of learning.
We are adults with wide-ranging interests in history, literature, the natural and social sciences, fine arts and special events. Courses are selected by our curriculum committees on the basis of member requests, the expertise of class leaders, variety and balance. OLLI instructors are a mix of peer teachers, UC Irvine professors, graduate students, independent scholars and community experts. You are sure to find something to appeal to you, whether it introduces you to something new, or continues to expand your interest in something familiar.
In addition to this great line-up of courses, the Fall Forum at the University Club continues in the able hands of Julie Hume. She has assembled a wonderful group of speakers and topics. The Forum begins on Wednesday, October 5, and our members are always welcome. Check the schedule listed in this catalog for your Wednesday luncheon and learning pleasure.
A team of more than 100 dedicated volunteers, vital to our grass-roots efforts, developed and coordinated over sixty courses and events for our members. Special thanks to all of those involved. If OLLI is an important part of your life – make a commitment this year to add your name to our list of dynamic volunteers. Enjoy learning for the sake of learning.
Pam McGovern
President, OLLI at UC Irvine
