What is the OLLI at UNCW?
UNCW is one of 121 prestigious universities and colleges in the United States designated as an Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Founded by Bernard Osher in 1997, the Bernard Osher Foundation supports a wide range of educational and cultural initiatives. In 2005, UNCW received $100,000 of funding from the foundation to expand continuing education and lifelong learning programs. UNCW received another $100,000 in 2006. In June 2007, the foundation generously endowed the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UNCW with $1 million to continue expanding educational courses and diversity programming!
How Can I Participate?
It's easy! When you register for a Pathways program, you can join OLLI and start saving immediately by paying the member price for programs. Additional levels of membership allow you to personalize your learning experience.
- Lifelong Learner ($20 - per semester)
- Substantial savings on courses, lunches/dinners, PLATO Society and College Day
- Member only events, including a “Sundae” Lecture
- Access to UNCW Randall Library and its many resources
- Super Saturday, a continental breakfast and morning discussion program
- E-mail notices of OLLI opportunities and special UNCW events
- OLLI Links, the official Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UNCW newsletter
- Free enrollment in the Ocean Odyssey Book and Film Club
- PLATO Society ($35 member, $65 non-member - per semester)
People Learning Actively Teaching Others
Interactive, meaningful, and fun are just a few adjectives to describe membership in the PLATO Society.- Click for a complete list of PLATO events
- The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) Club ($250- per semester)
OLLI Club, $250 per semester includes:- Substantial savings on courses, lunches/dinners, PLATO Society and College Day
- Member only events, including a “Sundae” Lecture
- Access to UNCW Randall Library and its many resources
- Super Saturday, a continental breakfast and morning discussion program
- E-mail notices of OLLI opportunities and special UNCW events
- OLLI Links, the official Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UNCW newsletter
- Free enrollment in the Ocean Odyssey Book and Film Club
- All above benefits of Osher Lifelong Learning membership plus free, unlimited courses and PLATO Society membership
Giving Levels
- Provost Club ($1,000 per year)
Share in the privileges of the Plato Society and help an undergraduate student meet their potential by designating $500 to the Community Engagement Leadership scholarship* and membership in UNCW’s Provost Club.
- Chancellor Club ($2,500 per year)
Create a living legacy by contributing $2,000 towards the endowment of the Community Engagement Leadership scholarship* and enjoy the benefits of membership in the Plato Society and the UNCW Chancellor’s Club.
This program is for you, so we welcome your suggestions and comments at any time.
To Register on-line click here.
