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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Denver (OLLI at DU)

 The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Denver (OLLI at DU) is a membership program designed for adults 50 and over, who wish to pursue lifelong learning in a relaxed non-competitive atmosphere. There are no tests, grades, or academic requirements – only a desire to learn and a curious nature. We offer in-person courses at three campuses (Central, South, and West) and a host of online learning opportunities.

Where Curiosity Never Retires

Thanks to the generosity of the Bernard Osher Foundation, OLLI at DU joins a network of 125 Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes across the United States that believes that the development and delivery of quality educational programs for 50+ adults is important for sustaining quality of life and healthy minds.

Become a Member + Benefits

Types of OLLI At DU Memberships

An OLLI at DU Annual Membership is $65 and is valid for one academic year (August-August). The cost is not pro-rated and is $65 whenever a person joins us during the academic year. It includes:

  • Access to registration for online and in-person courses (pay)
  • Free registration for Friday morning STEM webinars (one per week for 21 weeks)
  • Free registration for all Fall Recess, Summer Shorts, and throughout the year webinars (20+)
  • Free registration in weekday online fitness courses in the OLLI at DU Fit Program (5 per week)
  • Access to member-only events
  • Opportunity to travel through our OLLI at DU Travel Program
  • $10 discount at most DU Newman Center for the Performing Arts productions. (Code provided with purchase of Annual Membership of OLLI at DU))
  • $40/month membership at DU Coors Fitness Center with free parking
  • Access to both the DU and Regis libraries
  • Access to OLLI at CSU membership through a reciprocal arrangement. (Code provided with purchase of Annual Membership of OLLI at DU)
Affiliate Membership

An OLLI at DU Affiliate Membership is for those who are registering for a course offered by a senior living community or public library. Members create an affiliate member account and are able to register for only the course offered by their community. No other member benefits are available to them unless they wish to upgrade to an OLLI at DU Annual Membership. There is no fee for the affiliate membership; only for the cost of the course.

RECIPROCAL MEMBERSHIIP (OLLI at DU + CSU)

An OLLI at DU Reciprocal Membership is available to current OLLI at CSU members who wish to gain access to our membership benefits. They will register with us as a “reciprocal member” and pay $20 per year (August-August). (No courses are available unless you upgrade to an OLLI at DU Annual Membership).

Community Membership

An OLLI at DU Community Membership will be for those organizations who wish to purchase a membership for their community. This is currently under development.

Who are OLLI at DU members?

Our members come from diverse backgrounds and professions and share the desire to stay intellectually active and socially engaged. No one is a stranger for long at OLLI at DU because everyone who joins has the same desire to learn, share expertise in the company of peers, and participate in social events and travel opportunities. We like to say our members “come for the courses and stay for the connections.”

What does OLLI at DU offer?

Flexibility

OLLI at DU offers both in-person and online courses in a variety of subject areas:

  • history and economics
  • health and wellness
  • visual and performing arts
  • public affairs and current events
  • literature and writing
  • religion, psychology, philosophy, and culture
  • STEM
  • travel, bridge, mahjong and trail walking
Free Courses

Over 40 free informative and timely webinars are available each year to all OLLI at DU members and we have daily online fitness classes during each of our terms:

  • Tai Chi
  • Meditation and Conversation
  • Medical Qigong
  • Gentle Hatha Yoga
  • Movement, Mindfulness, and Energy

When are classes held?

Lifelong learning through OLLI meets for three eight-week terms during the year. The fall session begins in mid-September, the winter term begins in mid-January, and the spring term begins at the beginning of April. Most classes meet weekly for two hours either in the morning or afternoon for four, six, or eight week periods. Currently about 40% of our courses are offered in-person at three campuses and the balance are offered online via Zoom.

How are classes taught?

Most discussion classes are facilitated by OLLI at DU members who have the professional knowledge of, or a scholarly interest in, a subject. Some lecture classes and most webinars are taught by retired faculty members, community and civic leaders, and independent scholars.

Volunteer

We are interested in hearing from you!

OLLI at DU has a long history of being a volunteer-based organization and we so appreciate all who have served in so many different roles over the years. We hope you might be interested in a new wave of opportunities for OLLI at DU members.

We are a community of approximately 2000 members who enjoy the opportunities for lifelong learning and social interaction. There are 13 part-time staff members and 1 full-time Executive Director. To continue to serve the Denver Metro area as the premier lifelong learning community, we have many ways to be involved as a volunteer using your talents. Our needs range from facilitating a course, being a class assistant, providing technology assistance, serving as a greeter at one of our campuses, helping to organize an event or travel opportunity, or serving on one of our committees.

Giving to OLLI

OLLI at DU continues to thrive through the generosity of The Bernard Osher Foundation, the University of Denver, and most importantly, our generous OLLI members. We are grateful for the strong support of our members! The University of Denver planned giving program offers options such as gifts of stock, bonds, mutual funds, life insurance, bequests, and retirement plan assets. For more information, please contact the Office of University Advancement at the University of Denver at 303-871-2739. OLLI at DU donation page can be accessed by clicking here.
Please send checks to: OLLI at DU, 2211 South Josephine Street, Denver CO 80208

Contact Information

OLLI at DU Main Office

Office Address
2211 South Josephine St.
Denver, Colorado 80208
olli@du.edu

OLLI at DU Executive Director

Jacqueline Wyant
Jacqueline.wyant@du.edu

OLLI at DU Central Campus

Mary Ann Laurich
Campus Manager
Maryann.laurich@du.edu

Tamara Barkdoll
Program Assistant
Tamara.barkdoll@du.edu

OLLI at DU West Campus

Sherry Feinbaum
Campus Manager
sherry.feinbaum@du.edu

OLLI at DU in partnership with Regis University

Lindsay Buffington
Campus Manager
Lindsay.Buffington@regis.edu

OLLI at DU Community Outreach

Paul Simon
Manager
Paul.simon@du.edu

OLLI at DU On (DU) Campus

Maria Elena Garcia
Campus Manager
mariaelena.garcia@du.edu

Mitra Verma
Program Assistant
Mitra.verma@du.edu

OLLI at DU Marketing and Communications

Bruce Caughey
Director
Bruce.caughey@du.edu

OLLI at DU South Campus

Darcey VanWagner
Campus Manager
darcey.vanwagner@du.edu

Sherilee Selby
Program Assistant
Sherilee.selby@du.edu

OLLI at DU Operations

Dave Johnson
Support Specialist (office)
David.k.johnson@du.edu

Christine Liptak
Support Specialist
Christine.liptak@du.edu

Kim Penoyer
Operations Coordinator
Kimberly.penoyer@du.edu

Faye Hastings
Technology Coordinator
Faye.hastings@du.edu