OLLI News Archive

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…

Oct 31, 2024

Meet a member of the Science and Technology Subcommittee, Barbara Shew! 

Barbara joined OLLI in 2022 after obtaining 2 of her 3 degrees from NC State and working in the Department of Plant Pathology at NC State for over 30 years. Throughout her career, she helped carry out NC State’s land grant mission. Working in extension she educated peanut growers about disease control and conducted product…

Oct 28, 2024

Thank you, OLLI Program Development Volunteers!

OLLI runs on volunteer power! Our dedicated member and instructor volunteers are the keys to our success. A special thank you to the following program development subcommittee members for their hard work in developing courses and lectures taking place this month: Learn more about how you can get involved in program development: Get more information…

Oct 18, 2024

Second term of Fall Semester begins October 21

The second term of the fall semester begins on October 21. You can verify the courses you have signed up for by following the steps below: The courses you have registered for will be listed under Upcoming Courses.

Oct 18, 2024

Sponsor Spotlight — The Cardinal at North Hills

Our 2024–25 Friends of Lifelong Learning Sponsors provide valuable support for OLLI at NC State’s special events. Many thanks to this month’s featured sponsor — The Cardinal at North Hills. Learn more about The Cardinal at North Hills:

Oct 18, 2024

OLLI is a Community

Being part of the NC State community means we can bring you opportunities from across the university that are open to the public. This week, we’re glad to share upcoming opportunities produced by NC State Libraries and the General H. Hugh Shelton Leadership Center.  Please note that registration in advance is required for all of…

Oct 18, 2024

Beyond the Classroom

We are excited to announce that multi-day travel returns to OLLI at NC State! We are thrilled to offer members two opportunities to explore somewhere new, revel in the world’s beauty and broaden their horizons. Travel to Southern Italy and Sicily in April 2025 Join OLLI members on an adventure of a lifetime! Look out…

Oct 18, 2024

Dr. Brand Fortner — Instructor of the Month

Meet the OLLI at NC State instructor of the month, Dr. Brand Fortner! We are looking forward to the return of Dr. Brand Fortner with his second term course Unsung Heroes of the Cosmos. If you have never taken a class with Dr. Fortner, now is your chance to experience the passion and enthusiasm he…

Oct 18, 2024

A Message from the Director

Good morning! It’s impossible to see the news coming out of Western North Carolina and not feel horrified by the destruction and isolation that the storm created for those who live within the path that Hurricane Helene carved. Our thoughts are with all people who were impacted by the storm, but particularly the staff and…