Page 36 - Senior Link Magazine Spring 2020- Online Magazine
P. 36
HONORING SENIORS
received from the Bernard
Osher Foundation.
In recognition of its
affiliation with the Osher
Foundation and as one
of several such institutes
nationwide, Texas Tech
Lifelong Learning was
re-named Osher Lifelong
Learning Institute (OLLI)
at Texas Tech University.
Texas Tech was among
Older Students Learn the first 70 institutions
to receive funding for
for Learning’s Sake its program. The Osher
network now consists of
124 member institutions
with OLLI at Texas Tech University By Daniel Johnson with at least one institute
in every state, five being
in Texas.
he Osher Lifelong Learning opportunity to explore exciting topics
Institute (OLLI) at Texas Tech and pursue new interests. After years of serving only the
TUniversity allows individuals OLLI began as a continuing education Lubbock area, OLLI at TTU expanded
50 years of age and older to take a program at Texas Tech University the program to include locations
variety of non-credit courses. These in Lubbock as Texas Tech Lifelong in Abilene, Fredericksburg and
students learn for the fun of it. No Learning for the 2002-2003 school Marble Falls.
tests, no grades, no papers ... just the year. In 2008, endowment support was OLLI at TTU is a member-driven
36 Lubbock Senior Link
