UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Community members are invited to explore the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Penn State during two upcoming free events in University Park and Harrisburg. Adults aged 50 and better can learn about fall courses, social opportunities and more.
OLLI University Park will host an open house on Tuesday, Aug. 19, and OLLI Harrisburg will welcome community members for a semester kickoff event on Wednesday, Sept. 10.
Highlights of the events include:
- Learning about upcoming engaging and interactive fall courses directly from course instructors
- Discovering enriching social events and Special Interest Groups
- Learning about exciting travel adventures and rewarding volunteer opportunities
- Engaging with current OLLI members to hear first-hand experiences
- Receiving a free single-session course during the fall semester for attendees who purchase a new OLLI membership
OLLI at Penn State Executive Director Brynn Rousselin said these events are a great way to see how OLLI’s many opportunities can enrich lives.
“OLLI is a hidden gem within our community,” Rousselin said. “It’s so much more than courses. It is a welcoming environment, open to all community members aged 50 or better, with special interest groups, social events, travel, volunteerism and more.”
OLLI University Park open house
The free open house will run from 1:30 to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 19, at the Outreach Innovation Building, 100 Innovation Drive, State College. Light refreshments, including Penn State Bakery cookies, will be provided.
Community members can visit the registration page to RSVP or by calling 814-867-4278.
OLLI Harrisburg semester kickoff event
The free semester kickoff event will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 10, at the Mukund S. Kulkarni Theatre in the Penn State Harrisburg Student Enrichment Center. Parking is free, and the most convenient lot is near the Madlyn L. Hanes Library located off Olmstead Drive. Penn State Berkey Creamery ice cream will be provided.
Community members can visit the registration page to RSVP.
For more than 25 years, OLLI at Penn State has enriched the lives of adults aged 50 and better through educational experiences, travel, volunteerism and social engagement. Building on its long-standing presence in University Park and York, OLLI expanded last summer with the launch of OLLI Harrisburg, bringing lifelong learning to a new community.
OLLI at Penn State is a service of Penn State Outreach.