Never too old to learn

  • March 7, 2012

By Faith Barnidge

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Cal State 91³Ô¹Ï, 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 Cal State 91³Ô¹Ï 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: Cal State 91³Ô¹Ï-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; Cal State 91³Ô¹Ï's Concord Campus; the Cal State Division of Continuing and International Education, the Cal State 91³Ô¹Ï Foundation, the Cal State 91³Ô¹Ï Educational Foundation, memberships and donations. For information, visit .