FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 7, 2008
Contact: Vivian Abler
Cal Poly Continuing Education
osher@calpoly.edu
805-756-7635
CSU Board of Trustees Recognizes
the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Cal Poly
SAN LUIS OBISPO – The California State University Board of Trustees has officially recognized the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Cal Poly.
Cal Poly Continuing Education and University Outreach Dean Dennis “Skip” Parks informed the OLLI Board of their official status on Aug. 1, presenting a framed “Recognition of an Academic Naming” to OLLI President Dorothy Schlitz.
According to Parks, the OLLI at Cal Poly is dedicated to the joy of learning and peer-led courses. Through the efforts of many dedicated volunteer members, it has grown exponentially since its inception at Cal Poly nearly five years ago.
“Geared to providing a wide range of active, challenging and heartening programs to retired and semi-retired adults, this membership organization is part of a network of institutes that stretches from Maine to Hawaii,” said Parks. “OLLI was started thanks to the generosity of The Bernard Osher Foundation of San Francisco.”
An outstanding selection of fall courses is now offered for registration. The volunteer curriculum committee has produced a course catalog designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests, from foreign policy to birding to Mendelssohn’s music. A treasure hunt is also included.
For more information, check the website at www.osher.calpoly.edu.
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