Osher Lifelong Learning Institute | Montana State University

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Montana State University (formerly MSU Wonderlust) offers learning opportunities for the pure joy of it for adults age 50 or better.

No assignments or grades
Annual membership fee of $45 includes access to events, book clubs and discounted programming
A program of Academic Technology and Outreach
Support provided by The Bernard Osher Foundation

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OLLI COVID-19 Response

Become a Member

Annual fee of $45 includes access to events, book clubs and discounted courses

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See our Programs

Explore our current programs. All are online for Spring 2021.

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Give to OLLI at MSU

Find out how you can support the Osher Institute at Montana State University.

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Thank You!

This year, OLLI at MSU joined over 50 on-campus groups for OLLI’s first ever online crowdfunding campaign during the second annual MSU Giving Day.

Thank you to OLLI at MSU's friends, students, instructors, members and Giving Day ambassadors for blazing the trail to support OLLI. During the 29-hour event, 19 donors helped raise almost $2,000 (and counting) toward our campaign of $4,500 for audio enhancement equipment for our programs.

If you missed the Giving Day event, please visit our secure OLLI at MSU giving site or mail a contribution with memo "OLLI Giving Day gift" to: MSUAF, 1501 S 11th Ave, Bozeman, MT 59715, to help us raise the remaining funds.

Thank you to everyone for your support of lifelong learning!

Recording of "How We Work Together to Find Common Ground" with Senator Jon Tester, January 15, 2021

Montana Senator Jon Tester discusses some of the challenges for the 117th Congress in a time of social division and media mistrust, as well as opportunities to move America forward with respect and common purpose. He also talks about his recently published book, "Grounded: A Senator's Lessons on Winning Back Rural America," and share his perspective on issues important to rural and working class Americans.

Our conversation with Senator Tester is part of our Friday Forum series. Friday Forums offer presentations and lively discussions on timely topics. They are free and open to the public, offered in partnership with OLLI at MSU and the Bozeman Library Foundation.

Explore OLLI at MSU Programming

Courses

Courses are member-only programming that last over several sessions. They usually use a lecture format but offer plenty of time for questions and discussion. There are no grades, tests, or papers. See current courses.

Online Learning Tutorials

Learn how to comfortably log on, actively participate, and navigate our online programming. See current online tutorials.

Side Trips

One-time lectures. Free for members. See current side trips.

Events

Performances, lectures, and field trips. Usually free and open to the public. See current events.

Book Discussion Groups

Highly interactive member-only clubs with an assigned leader. See current book discussion groups.

Friday Forums

Programs on issues of interest to the greater Gallatin Valley community. Free and open to the public. Learn more about Friday Forums.

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Council and Committees

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Testimonials

What people are saying

"Public Land Business and Local Community: A National Wildlife Refuge Example" with Bill West is one of several free recordings you can view.

View Free Recordings of Our Programs

Want a taste of OLLI? See our archive of free recordings.

We began making recordings after moving our programming online for the COVID-19 pandemic. Please enjoy viewing our free events on demand.

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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at MSU