OLLI Bonus: OLLI 101: Past, Present, and Future (HYBRID)
OSHR 3413Multiple Sections: Class location correlates with the section number. Please pay careful attention when registering.
- Section 001: Drake Hall
- Section 002: Online
OLLI 101 offers a welcoming introduction to the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Colorado State University—perfect for both new and longtime members. As OLLI celebrates its 20th anniversary, participants will explore its beginnings and its connection to a vibrant national network of more than 120 OLLI programs supported by the National Resource Center for Osher Institutes (NRC). Participants will gain an inside look at how OLLI operates today—from presenting more than 200 classes each term to serving a growing community of over 2,000 members annually. The course also examines how OLLI is funded, illustrating how membership, fundraising, and philanthropy work together to support programs and sustain a thriving lifelong learning community. Discover how OLLI works—and where it's headed next.
Meredith Naughton has been the Director of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at CSU since September 2022. She has spent her career in education—as a high school teacher, professor, and program leader—focused on helping people find pathways into learning and connection. Meredith holds a Ph.D. in Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum from the University of Missouri, an M.A. in Education from Stanford University, and a B.A. in History from Truman State University. When she's not at OLLI, she enjoys exploring Colorado with her family.
Notes
- A current OLLI membership is required to register for all courses and lectures.
- If you do not have a Fall 2026 membership, one will be added to your cart at checkout.
- OLLI membership fees and course tuition are critical to the Institute's sustainability and are non-refundable.