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.
Our Mission
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Auburn University is a member-led, member-driven organization that enhances the quality of life for people over fifty through intellectually stimulating courses, workshops, social experiences, physical activity, and volunteerism. OLLI creates community through opportunities to engage with ideas, each other, and our larger world.
The OLLU Way
We in OLLI strive to create a welcoming environment for everyone, where differing viewpoints can be openly discussed with kindness, positivity, patience, and respect. We want to keep learning from each other and model civil discourse.
