Sep 24, 2024 | Blog, General News, Health and Well Being
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at the University of Arkansas is offering a series of courses this semester focused on promoting healthy aging for older adults. The lineup features a variety of programs designed to support physical, mental and emotional...
May 1, 2024 | Blog, General News, Hikes, Leisure and Recreation, OLLI Moments, Space and Planetary
Members of the U of A’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) have been going on hikes with Josh Raney, since he first led one in the fall of 2016. Many of which who make sure to sign up at the first opportunity to ensure their spot on the trips. This April,...
Apr 20, 2020 | Blog, General News, Health and Well Being, Leisure and Recreation, OLLI Moments, Special Interest
Yoga for Healthy Aging with Vicky Willis: Introduction As of late, most, if not all, of us have found ourselves stuck indoors all day long. With not much keeping us active and moving throughout our days inside, we can find ourselves not getting the exercise we need....
Mar 13, 2020 | Blog, General News, Special Events
March 13, 2020 Dear OLLI Community, Due to the evolving situation with COVID-19, the University of Arkansas has suspended all in-person programs and will be moving courses to an online format beginning March 16 and continuing through the remainder of the semester. As...
Feb 26, 2020 | Blog, General News, Leisure and Recreation, Science and Nature, Special Interest
Do you love to plant your own vegetables and herbs? Or are you a total beginner to gardening? Does your soil have poor drainage or quality? Are you not sure what the first step to building a garden is? No matter where you are in your journey, raised-beds and container...
Nov 13, 2019 | Blog, General News, History, Special Interest
OLLI Remembers By Strohmann Breeding On Monday, November 6, 2019, OLLI gathered to remember a dark time in Fayetteville, AR. Taught at the Pryor Center, by Margaret Holcomb and RoAnne Elliott, the class covered the 1856 lynching of Aaron, Randall, and...