Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
Learn, Connect, and Explore with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UO (OLLI-UO)!

OLLI-UO is dedicated to keeping older adults LEARNING, CONNECTING, and EXPLORING through lectures, courses, study/discussion groups, seminars, field trips, and social events. 

Part of a nationwide network of more than 120 institutes, OLLI-UO begins its 32nd year in the Eugene/Springfield community and its 22nd year in Bend/Central Oregon.  We are also celebrating the completion of our 2nd year in the Portland metro area including a presence at the new University of Oregon Portland campus, which is very exciting.   

We are proud of our accomplishments in the past year, but we need you to help strengthen and secure OLLI-UO for many years into the future. 

To getthingsstarted, your donation to OLLI-UO during Ducks Give 2025 will be doubled in value until we reach the $9,000 mark—thanks to our OLLI Challenge.  OLLI-UO members Anne Niemiec and David KolbSteve KollerPam JohnstonDebbie and Dunny SorensenMarcia RobesonKate Nelson and Jim RudermanThe Estate of Esther Erford, and one anonymous donor, challenge you to unlock their gifts by matching their collective $9,000 commitment.

Help us keep our Ducks in a row bymaintaining and expanding our excellent programs and spreading the message that curious minds never need to retire. Thank you for your gift and for your support of OLLI-UO during Ducks Give 2025! 

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Or you can contact us at giving@uoregon.edu.