Interested in trying OLLI without a commitment?

Most OLLI programs require a membership to participate, but we identify a few lectures each semester that are open to non-members and groups too. All lectures are $20.00 per person.

Non-members can register for these lectures starting Friday, August 14. Please call the OLLI Office at 919-515-5782.

Fall Semester Kick-Off Lecture and Open House: The Ecology of Place
Instructor: Chuck Flink | Wednesday, September 9 | 2:00 p.m.

Chuck Flink, Professor of the Practice in Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning at NC State, is an award‑winning author, landscape architect and one of America’s leading greenway planners.

This lecture will examine how nature and ecology have shaped 300 years of settlement, development, culture and economic life in North Carolina. Drawing on his experience with projects in 250 communities across 37 states,
he traces this influence through four distinct historical periods, showing how landscapes and resources guided community growth. He concludes with a discussion of the environmental and developmental challenges that
will shape North Carolina’s future.

Other non-member lectures

Sports Storytelling with Jeff Gravley

Hear from the Director of Content Strategy for NC State Athletics about how colleges are using storytelling to increase fan connection.

The Poet and Priestess

Learn with NC State Distinguished Professor Jason Miller about the relationship between poet Langston Hughes and musician Nina Simone.

The Dynamics Affecting the 2026 Midterm Elections

This lecture discusses the many factors affecting voter behavior in 2026.