Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Washington University in St. Louis

05/04/2025

For Arnie and Nina Kaplan, lifelong learning isn’t just a pastime—it’s a shared passion that has shaped their retirement years and deepened their connection to one another and to their community. The Kaplans have been part of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at WashU CAPS for over ...

02/06/2025

Anna Amelung brings a passion for learning and sharing knowledge to every class she facilitates at WashU Continuing & Professional Studies (CAPS) Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)—a passion that consistently results in her classes quickly reaching capacity. Her love of learning and sharing ...

10/25/2024

08/27/2024

OLLI Fall 2024 Registration opens today. Classes meet September 23 through November 15. Register at: https://osher.wustl.edu/programs/courses/

07/15/2024

OLLI Fall classes are now available to browse. https://osher.wustl.edu/programs/courses/
38 courses, something for everyone!

07/08/2024

Registration is now open for the 2024 Freedman Fall Address. This year's lecture will be Friday, September 6, a talk entitled "Assessing the War in Ukraine: Past, Present, and Future" by Professor Krister Knapp. Event details and registration - https://osher.wustl.edu/calendar_event/2024-freedman-fall-address-assessing-the-war-in-ukrainepast-present-and-future/

07/01/2024

Come learn from Ed Wheatley why St. Louis is the best sports town in America. Join us on Zoom on Friday, July 26, 1 p.m.; free to members, $10 for non-members. More information and registration here: https://osher.wustl.edu/calendar_event/why-st-louis-is-the-best-sports-town/

06/19/2024

Remember when Times Beach, MO, was national news as a tragic case of environmental contamination? Join a panel conversation including Times Beach's last mayor to better understand what happened and where the residents are now - Friday, July 19th at 1 p.m. Free to members; $10 for non-members. More information and registration: https://osher.wustl.edu/calendar_event/times-beach-remembered-buyout-of-a-dioxin-contaminated-community/

06/05/2024

Every Friday afternoon during our summer term, OLLI hosts a Zoom lecture that's free to our members ($10 for non-members). Join us on Friday, July 12 at 1:00 p.m. for "Drug Discovery and Development: Turbulent Times Offer Opportunities for Academia," delivered by Dr. Michael Kinch. More information and registration: https://osher.wustl.edu/calendar_event/drug-discovery-and-development-turbulent-times-offer-opportunities-for-academia/

06/04/2024

OLLI Members, please consider sharing this post to invite your Facebook friends to join you at OLLI this summer.

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

06/03/2024

Great fun at OLLI's 30th Anniversary lunch - photos and highlights here: https://caps.wustl.edu/olli-celebrates-30-years-of-learning-laughter-and-friendship/