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Nov 5, 2025

Upcoming Course — Federally Funded Food Assistance Programs

Course: Federally Funded Food Assistance Programs: Past, Present, Future Instructor: Sarah Ash Date: November 19, December 3, Dec. 10  Time: 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.  Location: McKimmon Center Room 11/12  Register by Nov. 17 (Registration Link) The federal government has been providing food assistance (food stamps, food vouchers, school lunch, etc.) since the 1930s. Their history…
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Dec 30, 2024

A Message from the Director

Good morning! It’s a busy week here at OLLI! As Fall Semester programs wrap up in the classroom, we’re putting a bow on the semester with our sold out Seasonal Celebration on Friday. We’re also excited to open Spring Semester registration this week and next. We hope you enjoyed perusing your catalog over the Thanksgiving…
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Nov 29, 2024

A Message from the Director

Good morning, With Veterans Day on Monday, I wanted to take a moment to thank all of the veterans in our membership for your service. Words are not sufficient to convey the appreciation I feel for the sacrifices you and your families made in service of our country.  I also wanted to extend a huge…

Oct 31, 2024

Upcoming Course — Integrative Sciences at NC State

Course: Integrative Sciences at NC State: From Biomimicry to Self-Driving Labs  Instructor: Joshua Pierce; B.S., Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh Date: December 2  Time: 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.  Location: McKimmon Center Room 11/12  Register by Nov. 30 (Registration Link) Through the establishment of the Integrative Science Initiative, NC State is at the forefront of cultural changes in…
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Sep 29, 2024

A Message from the Director

Good morning! First off, we’re wishing a happy 1st birthday to our Mystery Readers Special Interest Group (SIG). Many thanks to Phyllis Demko and Karen Hoffman for their leadership in launching this SIG at last year’s Fall Kick-Off and Open House and to the SIG members who have shaped the group this year!  We’re starting…
An Instructor teaching a group of OLLI students

Sep 6, 2024

OLLI is a community….

Many members tell us they are looking for “more than just great classes” when they join OLLI at NC State. Whether you are new to retirement or new to the area, here are some of the favorite tips we’ve heard from longtime members for making OLLI friends: