Fresno State OLLI

Our next keynote talk is Dr. Ethan Kytle who will discuss Fresno's response to the 1918-19 influenza pandemic. All keynote lectures are included with a basic OLLI membership. Check it out here: https://fresnostate.edu/olli

The fall semester is underway and there's still plenty to learn and explore from the comfort of your home with the Fresno State Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI). Designed for those age 50 and better, there are no books, tests or papers - just learning for the love of learning! We offer easy and secure online registration. https://fresnostate.edu/olli

Hear the latest literature from Fresno State alumni authors who've published new books. Writers will read from their poetry, stories or essays and answer questions from attendees. This is a great opportunity to hear from a variety of Central Valley literary voices. Ethan Chatagnier speaks on Nov. 17. Register today! https://fresnostate.edu/olli

Now's a great time to learn from home with the Fresno State Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI). Designed for those age 50 and better, there are no books, tests or papers - just learning for the love of learning! When you join OLLI Online, you'll enjoy seven keynote talks this semester, and the opportunity to register for more than 30 courses that vary in price. We offer easy and secure online registration. https://fresnostate.edu/olli

This three-part series covers health care issues within the context of the Covid-19 pandemic. Part 1 will focus on understanding the COVID-19 virus and its place in the history of pandemics. Part 2 will focus on healthy aging and prevention along with tips for seeking health care in the time of COVID-19. Part 3 presents the importance for proactive health care decisions and planning for future care. https://fresnostate.edu/olli

Poets are often called the soul of a society. In times of turmoil, they discover kernels of truth, and in nature and human relationships they find beauty. In this course by Sally Vogl, you'll learn from great poets from the World War I era to the present. Let us write and share our own truth and beauty, because our lives and our poems matter. https://fresnostate.edu/olli

Taking a good, long look at Jane Austen’s most enduring novel, Pride and Prejudice, this course will use group discussion to explore in detail the characters, plot, irony, themes, and language Austen uses to construct a timeless novel and how it is still relevant today. Attendees asked to read through chapter 23 for the first session. Second session: through chapter 46. Third session: end of novel. https://fresnostate.edu/olli

Dr. Lori Clune will explore the persuasive art of soft power - propaganda - and its impact in the U.S. from 1945-1963. All seven keynote talks are included with your Fall 2020 OLLI Online membership. https://fresnostate.edu/olli

The class will dive deep into powerful tools that will create a bridge between a healthy mind and a healthy body. Fundamental principles of meditation will be taught, explored, and practiced. This helps to connect us with inner joy, become heart-centered, and open the door to endless possibilities. https://fresnostate.edu/olli

Take a visual tour of early Fresno and learn about the city’s beginnings through the people who came here - what they did and what they built. Starting in 1872, we will follow the evolution of the town over the next 45 years, highlighting the activities of its early founders. Learn where to find remnants of those early beginnings still visible in Fresno today but sometimes hidden in plain sight! https://fresnostate.edu/olli

Dianne Callahan will discuss rewriting the traumas in our life so that we have post-traumatic growth, leading to resilience and inner strength. All seven keynote talks are included with your Fall 2020 OLLI Online membership. https://fresnostate.edu/olli