Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Cal Poly Humboldt

10/15/2026

If you missed it, see the video of the Oct. 12 Brown Bag Presentation, "The Upcoming California Election Propositions," with League of Women Voters members presenting and discussing the pros and cons of the state propositions being voted upon in the upcoming November elections.

League of Women Voters members will present and discuss the pros an...

10/09/2026

In case you missed it, see the video: Oct. 5 Brown Bag Presentation, How I Got Published Again After a 33-year Hiatus and a Writer Learns to Paint, with Barry Evans & Louisa Rogers. Barry had two successful books published in the early 1990s, and his latest book was published by Prometheus earlier this year. He will share his experiences in self-publishing to indie presses to the Big Five. Louisa Rogers, a writer of articles on travel, personal health, and spirituality, began experimenting with watercolors during COVID. She enjoys the way painting draws on a different part of the brain than writing. In this illustrated talk, she describes her journey with watercolors and how her painting differs from writing.

OLLI at Humboldt Brown Bag Lunch Presentation 10/5/26: How I Got Pu...

09/30/2026

Video now available: Sept. 28 Brown Bag Presentation: Building Brain Healthy Habits with Vanessa Souza, Senior Manager, Community Engagement, Alzheimer's Association of Northern California & Northern Nevada: Research shows there are everyday habits you can build today to help protect your memory and thinking in the future – even reducing your risk of cognitive decline and possibly dementia. Changing one habit has a ripple effect on others. Even small actions add up to big improvements.

OLLI at Humboldt Brown Bag Lunch Presentation 9/28/26: Building Bra...

09/23/2026

See the video of the Sept. 21 Brown Bag Presentation: Impacts of Climate Variability & Climate Change in Coastal Waters off Northern California with Eric P. Bjorkstedt, Ph.D.: This talk describes major modes of climate variability affecting the North Pacific Ocean and the responses observed in coastal waters off the North Coast, and consider changes related to recent climate trends and potential climate futures. The goal is to build a general understanding from the physics of the ocean-atmosphere system through ecosystem and fisheries responses and how these dynamics manifest in local coastal waters.

Impacts of Climate Variability & Climate Change in Coastal Waters o...

08/20/2026

Video now available: Aug. 17 Brown Bag Presentation: Staying Steady: Community Research, Exercise, and Fall Prevention in Humboldt and Del Norte Counties with Sarah Landis & Justis Ortega: Join the Cal Poly Humboldt Fall Risk Program for a discussion of ongoing research, community partnerships, and findings from studies examining how structured exercise programs and physical activity influence balance, mobility, and fall risk among older adults.

OLLI at Humboldt Brown Bag Lunch Presentation 8/17/26: Staying Stea...

08/12/2026

Just posted! See the video of the Aug. 10 Brown Bag Presentation: Humboldt Commons Update with Ann Lindsay, Board President, Life Plan Humboldt, & Kyle Salamon, Humboldt Commons: Life Plan Humboldt is making progress on development of Humboldt Commons, a senior community in the McKinleyville Town Center. Ann Lindsay MD, LPH Board President, and Kyle Salamon, Humboldt Commons Sales and Marketing Lead, will present an update, including architect drawings and information on pricing and amenities.

08/12/2026

OLLI Fall Open House

Join us on Saturday, September 12, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. at the Cal Poly Humboldt Library Fishbowl, second floor, to meet instructors, mingle with members, and register for fall OLLI classes! Also the library Dean Cyril Oberlander will give a talk to launch OLLI into the Fall 2026 term!

There will be a raffle, and refreshments will be provided.

For more information, visit https://www.humboldt.edu/olli/openhouse

08/07/2026

Video now available! Aug. 3 Brown Bag Presentation: Humboldt County Media Landscape with Patrick Cleary, President, Lost Coast Communications, Inc.: The media landscape has changed greatly as a result of Google, Facebook and other tech companies. This is a look at how that affects our ability to get local news and stay informed.

08/05/2026

In case you missed it: See the video of the July 27 Brown Bag Presentation: Exploring Costa Rica 2026: An Ecotourism Adventure with Marilyn Tucker and Jane Woodward: Take a virtual trip to explore Costa Rica including its Central Valley, its Monteverde cloud forest along the Continental Divide, and its farms and wildlife preserves on both the Pacific and Caribbean coasts.

OLLI at Humboldt Brown Bag Lunch Presentation 7/27/26: Exploring Co...

07/23/2026

Video now available! July 20 Brown Bag Presentation: Look! But Don't Stare with Krissy Loveman, Life Coach: This presentation is about how to live more confidently with uncertainty. Our nervous systems are going through a lot. Between the personal adversities we face on a "normal day" and the unprecedented world stress and socio-economic chaos at home -- we could use a little direction on how to cope. Get a refreshing take on how to become masterful at facing uncertainty and difficulty, no matter how big or small.

With Krissy Loveman, Life Coach: This presentation is about how to ...