Fresno State OLLI

06/01/2026

Are we Osher or OLLI? We are both!

OLLI stands for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Fresno State, one of more than 120 Osher Institutes across the country, all of which are affiliated with a college or university. Here's a video about the Legacy of Bernard Osher.

https://vimeo.com/87307153

This is "The Osher Institutes Legacy of Bernard Osher (2023, Message, Other)" by ollinrc on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

05/29/2026

Summer Course Spotlight: Game On, Grown Up: Exploring Online Gaming Today

Has your child or grandchild ever told you about an online video game they play, and you wondered how age-appropriate it is? This new OLLI short class, taught by Fresno State staff member Katelyn Spencer, will help unlock the mysteries of the gaming world, helping you keep younger gamers safe.

Explore this and our other summer catalog offerings today!

https://cge.fresnostate.edu/olli/catalog.html

05/27/2026

Think college is only for students in their 20s? Think again.

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Fresno State is a vibrant community for adults “50 and better” who love to learn, connect and explore new ideas.

No grades. No tests. Just engaging classes, compelling speakers, local excursions and meaningful conversations with people who are curious about the world.

Whether you’re interested in history, current events, art, science, literature, writing or the Central Valley community, OLLI offers opportunities to keep learning and stay connected.

Because learning doesn’t stop at retirement — and curiosity doesn’t come with an expiration date.

Learn more about becoming an OLLI member. Registration for the summer class is now open! — https://cge.fresnostate.edu/olli/catalog.html

05/25/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, our offices are closed today as we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

We will reopen at 8 a.m. tomorrow.

05/22/2026

Tell a friend about OLLI!

We looked at how our members heard about OLLI at Fresno State. Aside from returning members who keep coming back for more, most people said they heard about us from a friend. So help spread the word. Tell your friends, and let's unlock learning together!

There is still time to register for summer session courses: https://cge.fresnostate.edu/olli/catalog.html.

05/20/2026

This morning's Catalog Drop Party was a success! If you haven't had a chance to sign up for your summer session classes yet, online registration opens at 8 a.m. Thursday, May 21!

https://cge.fresnostate.edu/olli/catalog.html

05/19/2026

Rikki and Lisa will be out of the office on Tuesday, May 19, for Fresno State's annual Staff Training and Recognition Day at the Save Mart Center. But they'll be back bright and early Wednesday, May 20, for the Catalog Drop party from 9 to 11 a.m., ready to help you sign up for summer classes!

Let's unlock learning together!

05/14/2026

! SUMMER CATALOGS HAVE ARRIVED!

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Fresno State is a vibrant learning community designed for adults “50 and better” who love to learn, connect and explore new ideas.

No grades. No tests. Just engaging classes, fascinating speakers, local excursions and meaningful conversations with people who are curious about the world.

Registration for the summer session opens with a catalog drop party from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 20, at the Kremen Education Building, ED-140. RSVP today (link in the comments) and let's unlock learning together!

The catalog will be available on our website soon!

05/12/2026

May 12 is Limerick Day, in honor of Edward Lear, champion of the whimsical poetry form. We've got one for you, celebrating our Summer Catalog drop party from 9 to 11 a.m. May 20:

There was a popular OLLI class at Fresno State
For which members just could not wait.
When registration opened,
Sign-ups were hopping.
Hurry up and don't be too late!

Click here to RSVP and be the first to sign up for your favorite courses!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdcjVQAxeE4cfn3MwVMVMJFLLOuPBpstDWDlNkTHI9DJgbPyg/viewform

05/11/2026

May 11: Several historic people were born on this day, including songwriter Irving Berlin (1888), modern dance icon Martha Graham (1894), artist Salvador Dali (1904) and physicist Richard Feynman (1918).