Osher Lifelong Learning Institute to Host Ice Cream Social

12 Jul 2022     By Patricia Saldana - OLLI at UNL

Summer is prime time to explore new ideas, meet new people and enjoy a delicious summertime treat. The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, better known as OLLI at UNL, will kick-off the 2022-2023 academic year with “A Taste of OLLI” ice cream social, on Friday, August 12, 12:30-3:30 p.m., at the Nebraska East Union in Lincoln. 

OLLI is a part of the College of Education and Human Sciences and provides non-credit courses, events and travel opportunities, as well as social opportunities for people 50 years old and older. There are no tests, no grades and no homework. OLLI is about the joy of learning. 

Registration is required. The event is free and open to the public. Space is limited. The registration deadline is August 5. Register online at https://olli.unl.edu or call the OLLI office at 402-472-6265.

Attendees will hear about the benefits of joining a program which offers opportunities to engage the mind and meet others with similar interests. From non-credit courses on the arts, science, literature, contemporary issues and more, to physical activity such as pickleball and kayaking, plus a variety interest groups, OLLI strives to provide diverse programming to adult learners.

“OLLI is affordable, high quality educational and social experiences for older adults.  People simply need to show up and engage in the love of learning,” said Bob Michl, OLLI director. “OLLI offers a wide variety of classes with volunteer instructors who are inspiring in their knowledge of their subject. OLLI is a great way to connect to the world and find connections with other people,” Michl added.

To learn more about OLLI and register for this event visit https://olli.unl.edu