UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Penn State is offering a chance to continue learning during the month of May with its annual Maymester bonus courses, open to both members and nonmembers.
OLLI is partnering with instructors on a variety of offerings about climate and sustainability from May 3-24. The cost is $15 for members and $30 for nonmembers. Registration for Maymester is open for the following courses:
Centre Region’s Climate Action
Tuesday, May 3
1 to 2 p.m.
Learn the impacts of climate change and the role local government is taking to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve resiliency in the Centre Region.
Climate Policy: Fallacies, Obstacles, and Opportunities
Tuesday, May 10
1:30 to 3 p.m.
Learn more about climate change and its worldwide affects.
Campus Tour of Climate Resilient Green Infrastructure
Thursday, May 12
10 a.m. to noon
Learn about designing and installing climate-resilient and specifically stormwater resilient landscapes.
Experience Penn State’s Sustainability Experience Center: Researching Sustainability
Tuesday, May 17
10 to 11:30 a.m.
Visit the Sustainability Experience Center to learn about Penn State's nine-acre site that hosts a variety of sustainability research projects.
Electric Cars: Back to the Future
Tuesday, May 24
7 to 8 p.m.
Learn aspects to consider when purchasing an electric vehicle.
To learn more about Maymester and OLLI at Penn State, call 814-867–4278.
OLLI at Penn State, a service of Penn State Outreach, offers community members — age 50 years or better — the opportunity to learn, explore and connect through educational, travel, social and volunteer experiences.