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Lifelong Learning Institute of Virginia Tech The Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI) of Virginia Tech provides intellectual, cultural, and social experiences for curious adults 50 and older.

Are you eager to learn something you never knew before? Do you enjoy getting together with others to discuss critical national issues, the latest technological breakthroughs, or what inspires an artist? Do other people's passions about literature, art, science, or history ignite your own curiosity? Or perhaps you want to learn how to may your family tree, write a personal memoir, create a better garden, or experience the rich cultural history of the region. You can do all of these things, and more, as a member of the Lifelong Learning Institute at Virginia Tech. There are no prerequisites or eligibility requirements, no tests or grades, just great conversations and new experiences shared with others. The Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI) at Virginia tech is a member-driven, volunteer organization that draws on the wealth of academic and community resources in the New River Valley to provide intellectual, cultural, and social experiences for curious adults 50 and older. The LLI enjoys the strong support of Virginia Tech, which provides infrastructure (registration, website development, catalog design, office space, classrooms, current and retired faculty, and start-up funding) for the initiative. But LLI is a member organization, run by volunteers committed to meeting the interests of its members throughout the New River Valley. Join us as a learner, volunteer instructor, class assistant, committee member, special interest group leader, or in many other ways. We will need your help to build a rich and rewarding array of offerings in the years to come!

https://youtu.be/GUtCCA56XcAThanks to the members of our "Learning to Love the New River Valley" class for sharing their...
10/22/2026

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Thanks to the members of our "Learning to Love the New River Valley" class for sharing their photos! Enjoy this video and plan your next local adventure!

Enjoy these photos from the members of the Lifelong Learning Instit...

Fall Term II starts next week! Lots of great programs still have room available. See Term II classes on page 3 of the Fa...
10/19/2026

Fall Term II starts next week! Lots of great programs still have room available. See Term II classes on page 3 of the Fall Catalog.

Humanities Week, sponsored by Center for Humanities at Virginia Tech, runs October 19-23. This year's theme is Legacies ...
10/05/2026

Humanities Week, sponsored by Center for Humanities at Virginia Tech, runs October 19-23. This year's theme is Legacies of 1776. Don't miss the keynote "The Responsibilities of Being American" by acclaimed journalist, author, and longtime NPR host Scott Simon. The free event is open to the public and will be held at The Lyric Theatre, Blacksburg on Tuesday, October 20 at 7:30 pm. Learn more at https://liberalarts.vt.edu/humanities-week.html

Don't miss this free member benefit! Breast Cancer Awareness at Warm Hearth Village Thursday, October 15, 4:00-5:00 pm. ...
10/01/2026

Don't miss this free member benefit! Breast Cancer Awareness at Warm Hearth Village Thursday, October 15, 4:00-5:00 pm. Choose Add-on #85 when registering. This lecture is part of our Healthy Dialogues with LewisGale Hospital Montgomery.

There's still time to register for our field trip to the VTC School of Medicine in Roanoke on Wednesday, October 28. Get...
09/29/2026

There's still time to register for our field trip to the VTC School of Medicine in Roanoke on Wednesday, October 28. Get full details in our catalog. Come see medical school, reimagined!

https://youtu.be/fERwM-JXvP0Fall into something new with LLI. Your next adventure starts here.
09/24/2026

https://youtu.be/fERwM-JXvP0
Fall into something new with LLI. Your next adventure starts here.

Fall into something new with the Lifelong Learning Institute of Vir...

LLI favorite Michelle Moseley gives a talk on some of art history's biggest artistic flops by great artists at our lectu...
09/24/2026

LLI favorite Michelle Moseley gives a talk on some of art history's biggest artistic flops by great artists at our lecture "When Big Failures Make Great Art", one of our free membership benefits this fall. Michelle is a professor of art history in the Virginia Tech School of Visual Arts.

Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech is looking for volunteers to help with PK-12th grade school matinees. Shift times a...
09/23/2026

Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech is looking for volunteers to help with PK-12th grade school matinees. Shift times are typically, 9:00 AM-10:15 AM or 9:00 AM-11:15 AM on performance days, and key duties are directing bus traffic, helping school groups check in, and greeting students and teachers with a friendly face. Volunteers receive free parking, a complimentary Center for the Arts season T-shirt, and the opportunity to watch the majority of the performance. Slots fill up quickly! Please only sign up for dates you are certain you can commit to. Sign up as a volunteer at https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fform.jotform.com%2FCFAEngagement%2Fvolunteer-school-matinees&data=05%7C02%7Ckarenh24%40vt.edu%7Cec9f6a6e0b394c57d32208df0859e5c9%7C6095688410ad40fa863d4f32c1e3a37a%7C0%7C0%7C639238854324904711%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=7Bs3WLYHq0QEASVXUmTir0m7dLXfAKC8H4sudPDpmiM%3D&reserved=0.

LLI co-sponsored a presentation with League of Women Voters of Montgomery County VA on the proposed amendments that will...
09/22/2026

LLI co-sponsored a presentation with League of Women Voters of Montgomery County VA on the proposed amendments that will appear on the November 3 ballot. To learn more about these amendments, LWV has a handout at https://my.lwv.org/sites/default/files/2026_three_virginia_constitutional_amendments_-_qr_links_to_video_and_slides.pdf?fbclid=IwY2xjawUZEDNwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMWp6OXQxZHJJaFNCRTBJNzZzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeAnYESmw66NrOxZKp17I0AvpESg11X2-8P9Yy8EOipEMdFibpn8uR-ashvno_aem_ttGM2OsIQVY9nNu4iwpUIA.

Freshen up your sock drawer with a pair of this year’s limited-edition Hokie socks. Every pair supports the programs, fu...
09/21/2026

Freshen up your sock drawer with a pair of this year’s limited-edition Hokie socks. Every pair supports the programs, funds, and initiatives that matter to you. Make a gift of $15 or more to claim your pair now: give.vt.edu/getsocks

To designate your gift for LLI, select area Outreach and International Affairs, then choose fund Lifelong Learning Institute.

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CPE, 1900 Kraft Drive, Suite 1000
Blacksburg, VA
24061

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm

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+15402311725

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