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 Indiana State University

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), formerly known as the Dewey Institute for Lifelong Learning, is a non-profit, membership organization open to all adults in the Greater Wabash Valley, with programs designed to meet the needs and interests of persons age 50 and over.   At the OLLI center are academic programs that are designed by its members and tailored to suit their interests. All of these programs (lectures, courses, and special events) are offered without concern for prerequisites, credit, or grades. Indeed, the only prerequisite for membership is a love of learning.

 The Osher Institute emphasizes collaborative leadership and active member participation. Although members volunteer their time to carry out its primary organizational responsibilities, the support of Indiana State University makes these programs possible.

The OLLI program is supported by a generous grant from The Bernard Osher Foundation.  The Foundation is interested in establishing programs for "seasoned adults" in each of the 50 states.  As of 2007, the OLLI program at ISU is the first and only Osher Institute in the state of Indiana.

  The Osher Institute is affiliated with the Elderhostel Institute Network.

Trial membership is now being offered for the remainder of the 2007-2008 year (April-August) for $10. Membership is usually $25 per person, per year (September-August), which entitles participants to attend all the single lectures.  Courses are $10 each and special event fees vary by event. 

 If you have any questions, please call Cheryl Pruitt or Linda Crossett at 812-237-8707, or the OLLI Program Administrator, Michelle Bennett, at 812-237-2336.