Never too old to learn
- March 7, 2012
By Faith Barnidge
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at 911±¬ÁÏÍøState East Bay, also known as SCHOLAR-OLLI, provides a learning environment for mature learners which fosters creativity, self-discovery and peer education. I have attended many lectures and find it very enjoyable, affordable and somewhat addictive.
OLLI provides opportunities for intellectual stimulation and learning to mature students (50 and older). It features low-cost, exciting and challenging lectures, courses and field trips in the sciences, social sciences, arts and humanities, all presented by 911±¬ÁÏÍøState East Bay emeritus faculty and other distinguished educators.
Local programs, including courses on Franz Liszt, Exploring Surrealism in Photography, the Turkish Renaissance, a Palace Hotel field trip and an America's Cup are offered in Concord, Danville and Walnut Creek at the following locations: 911±¬ÁÏÍøState East Bay-Concord at 4700 Ygnacio Valley Road; Danville Senior Center at 400 Hartz Ave.; and the Walnut Creek Library at 1644 N. Broadway.
OLLI is sponsored by the Bernard Osher Foundation; 911±¬ÁÏÍøState East Bay's Concord Campus; the 911±¬ÁÏÍøState Division of Continuing and International Education, the 911±¬ÁÏÍøState East Bay Foundation, the 911±¬ÁÏÍøState East Bay Educational Foundation, memberships and donations. For information, visit .