Learning Programs

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

Who We Are. . .

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Michigan (OLLIUMICH) is a program established in 1987 by a group of Turner Geriatric Clinic volunteers for people who share the love of learning. Formerly named Learning in Retirement, the program is designed to enhance our understanding of the world...its historic, cultural and social aspects...through lectures, minicourses and study groups.

Drawing on the rich resources of the university community, OLLIUMICH each year presents several lecture series, as well as classes and study groups. A broad range of topics includes philosophy, space exploration, politics, computers, literature and the arts, government and world culture. Headsets are available for the hearing impaired at no charge, and all sites are barrier free.

What We Offer. . .

Distinguished Lecturer Series
This is a series of diverse lectures given on the second Tuesday of each month from September through May. Lectures are given from 10 to 11:30 A.M. and include a question and answer period. Lectures are held at the Best Western Executive Conference Center, 2900 Jackson Rd. Ann Arbor 48103. Speakers are typically U-M faculty or community experts. Fee is $35. 

Lecture Series
OLLIUMICH offers a sequence of five lecture series from September through May. Each series consists of six weekly lectures focusing on a single topic. Lectures are presented on Thursdays from 10 to 11:30 A.M. and include a question and answer period. They are given by U-M faculty members or community residents and held at the Best Western Executive Conference Center, 2900 Jackson Rd. Ann Arbor 48103. Fee is $30 per 6 week lecture series.

Minicourses
Minicourses are usually taught by retired U-M educators or community experts. Most classes meet weekly in the Turner Senior Resource Center at 2401 Plymouth Road . Fee, determined by the number of class hours and/or expenses, is usually $25.

Study Groups
Study groups led by volunteers usually meet weekly at the Turner Senior Resource Center or at University Commons, 817 Asa Gray Dr. , Ann Arbor . Topics, such as current events, opera and poetry, are based on members' interests. Fee is $10 and up per term plus cost of text or handouts.

Special Presentations
Travelogues, architectural tours and lectures by guest speakers are occasionally offered at no cost.

OLLIUMICH has a membership of more than 900 community residents, from whom a board of directors is elected. Volunteers are encouraged to participate in committees which handle curriculum, communications and membership issues. Creative minds and helping hands are always welcome. If you wish to volunteer, please contact OLLIUMICH at the Turner Senior Resource Center, (734) 998-9351.

How to Become a Member. . .

Call the OLLIUMICH administrator, who can be reached at (734) 998-9351 Monday through Friday, before 2:00 P.M. The administrator will add your name to the OLLIUMICH mailing list and you will receive registration information for upcoming events. The annual membership fee is $15 per person from September through August. Membership is required to register.

Scholarships are available for classes and lectures. When you receive the registration materials, simply check the appropriate box. All scholarship information is confidential. Contact www.olliumich.org for more information.

Membership Form. . .

Yes, I wish to become a member and receive notices and registration information for OLLIUMICH programs:

Name:______________________________
Address: __________________________
City : ________________________________
State :____________ Zip:____________
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Please fill out and return the above information, with a check for $15 per person payable to Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.

Send or bring in the form to: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, Turner Senior Resource Center, 2401 Plymouth Road, Suite C, Room 1163 Ann Arbor, MI 48105

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Classes for Seniors

Depending on the day, you will find healthy cooking demonstrations, health lectures, exercise classes, and computers available for learning and practice. For a complete listing of Turner Senior Resource Center classes click here (requires Acrobat Reader)