Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Oregon

10/06/2026

OLLI-UO members are invited to join UO Professor Emeritus Tim Gleason for an insightful look into the extraordinary challenges facing journalism today—from government restrictions on free speech to the economic pressures eroding local news here in Oregon.

Date: Wednesday, October 7

Time: 2:00–4:00 p.m.

Location: UO Baker Downtown Center, Eugene

10/01/2026

Happy International Coffee Day!

Today, we’re raising a cup to our OLLI coffee gatherings—"Coffee With Friends" in Eugene, "Coffee Hour" in Central Oregon, and "Get to Know OLLI-UO" in Portland.

These meetups are all about deepening our community connections over a warm brew. Whether we’re dissecting a fascinating lecture, debating new ideas, or simply enjoying good conversation, it’s the people around the table that make our community so special.

09/25/2026

Discover the roots of opera with Dr. Aaron Beck at University of Oregon Portland on Wednesday, Sept 30th, for the next presentation in OLLI-UO's "The Beautiful in Music" six week series. Don't miss the high notes - join us!

09/21/2026

Phew, what a busy start to the season! We are officially in Week 2 of fall term, and energy is high across the state!

Did you miss our open house events? No worries—you can catch up with us online anytime! Check out our website to find full schedules for everything happening in Eugene/Springfield, Central Oregon, and Portland. There’s a lot going on, and we’d love to have you join us!

OLLI-UO is an intellectual and social community of engaged adult learners with multiple sites in Oregon and online. The program is designed to engage seasoned adults in the continued pursuit of knowledge.

09/14/2026

Tomorrow is the day! Come visit OLLI-UO at the Fall Term Expo in Eugene! Find out what OLLI is, how it works, and visit with program staff and members. We can't wait to see you there!

Limited free parking available in “CPE Permit” lot, located at the UO Baker Downtown Center, near 325 E. 10th Ave. No permit required for this special event.

09/09/2026

Countdown to fall term! Join us tomorrow, September 10, 2:30-4:00 p.m., in Bend's Larkspur Community Center to check out our fall term OLLI-UO courses, classes, events and field trips taking place in Central Oregon.

This is a casual, drop-in event, so feel free to swing by anytime between 2:30-4:00 p.m. Meet our team of member volunteers and staff, connect with fellow lifelong learners, and find the courses that will spark your next great conversation.

09/08/2026

Please join us at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI-UO ) open house on the beautiful University of Oregon Portland Campus in the Library and Learning Center. Meet fall term presenters and facilitators and hear more about our lifelong learning program lineup and how easy it is to join. You can alsomeet and talk with library staff and discover the resources available to everyone. Both lifelong learning and community are what OLLI-UO is all about.

https://osher.uoregon.edu/open-house-portland-campus/

09/04/2026

They say money can’t buy happiness, but it can buy fleece that's 50% off —and frankly, that’s pretty much the same thing.

•Polo Shirts: Perfect for looking smart, sophisticated, and ready to politely debate history.

•Fleece Jackets: Hugs you better than a grandkid, and won't ask to borrow $20.

Grab your gear before your size sells out!

OLLI-UO fleece jackets, vests, and polo shirts are available to purchase.

09/01/2026

Behind every great term at OLLI-UO, there's a dedicated team making it all happen!

Our Program Committees in both Central Oregon (pictured here) and Eugene are made up entirely of OLLI member-volunteers. Because we are truly member-driven, these passionate volunteers work behind the scenes every term to curate, recruit, and assemble the diverse mix of lectures and courses our community loves.

Fall term starts September 14th! We can’t wait to learn and connect with you all again soon.

08/21/2026

Curious about what we have planned or want to connect with fellow lifelong learners? Come say hello at one of our three upcoming open house events across Oregon:

📍 Bend: Sept 10 (2:30–4:00 p.m. at Larkspur Community Center)
📍 Portland: Sept 14 (10:00–11:30 a.m. at University of Oregon Portland)
📍 Eugene: Sept 15 (10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at UO Baker Downtown Center)

Drop by to preview courses, meet facilitators, and ask any questions you have! Check us out: https://osher.uoregon.edu/