News from University Park
Welcome to our spring 2024 semester! While you peruse the pages and contemplate the courses you will take, I encourage you to consider how else you may engage in, with, or for OLLI this coming semester.
As we close out 2023, I would like to share a bit of our success and growth. With our current strategic plan coming to an end this month, I spent much of this past year reflecting on our history, current state, and potential future — and I must say that our future is looking bright!
Thirty-one OLLI members and friends embarked upon a memorable river cruise from Lyon to Provence and Cote D’Azur, enjoying French sights, food, and culture along the way.
Parvathy Hughes started her position as OLLI’s new program enrichment coordinator in August. Parvathy comes to us with more than 20 years of experience and is looking forward to getting to know our members.
This summer, 26 members of OLLI at Penn State had their art featured in an exhibit at the Pajama Factory, a former factory in Williamsport that has been converted into shops, art studios and lofts.
Mike Markowski reflects on OLLI’s memorable 16-day tour of Sicily!
The OLLI staff is excited to announce a new member of our team! Denise Maines comes to us with more than 19 years of Penn State experience and is looking forward to getting to know our members.
The Barbara Lindenbaum Award was given to Alice Clark for demonstrating leadership, service, and a passion for lifelong learning.
Madison Abelson will be completing her internship with OLLI and assisting us in various capacities over the next four months.
Winter semester is back! This year, instead of our traditional Winter Warm Up trio of courses, we have developed a full winter semester. Most winter courses are online, allowing you to join us online this winter from the warmth and comfort of your own home.