Introduction to Lifelong Learning: OLLI at the U of A

Introduction to Lifelong Learning: OLLI at the U of A

Study Group (2-3 session | This program is completed

4500 S. School Fayetteville, AR 72701 United States

Open classroom

Open to OLLI Members and Non-OLLI Members

Tuesday, February 21, 2017 (one day)

9:00 AM-11:00 AM on Tue

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All members, but especially those new to lifelong learning programs, are cordially invited for a session on how to maximize your enjoyment, mobilize your sense of discovery and fulfillment throughout the “third age” of life with OLLI at University of Arkansas. Lifelong learning recognizes that knowledge is not confined to childhood or the classroom but takes place throughout life and in a range of situations. Over coffee and refreshments, director Josh Raney shares the Bernard Osher Foundation vision to support programs that celebrate learning for the joy of learning, resulting in more than 119 institutes on college campuses throughout the nation. Learn what makes the institute a unique and successful peer led organization. Get answers to your questions regarding institutional funding, policies & procedures, website and newsletter navigation, special events and more. Hear from OLLI instructors, staff and member leaders. We will encourage
participants to share their interests and engage in discussion.

  • This course meets at Drake Airfield. Please adhere to the location’s policies:
  • Do not go into the pilot or flight lounging areas. This section is for the airfield's clientele only.
  • Please do NOT go outside (the back of the building) to view the planes.
  • Please do NOT park in the first double row section.
Raney, Josh

Josh Raney is a native Arkansan and has lived in Fayetteville since enrolling at the University in 1999. He earned a bachelor of science, business administration, in marketing (2003) and master of education in human resource development (2008). In his role Josh oversees all operations of the institute and works closely with leadership of the College of Education and Health Professions, In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Rebecca, and two sons Hayes and Pruitt. He is an avid outdoorsman and spends much of his free time canoeing, camping, hiking, biking and fishing. Josh shares his passion for the outdoors by volunteering to lead hikes for seasoned adults through OLLI. Other hobbies include listening to live music and photography. He has had photographs published in the Capture Arkansas 2010 & 2013 picture books and in the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute course catalogs (2017 & 2018).