Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)
OLLI and ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum Collaboration
ScienceWorks – It’s Not Just for Kids!
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at SOU and ScienceWork Hands-On Museum are pleased to announce an expansion of a collaborative program that began in spring 2009. The partnership involves select OLLI science courses being taught at the ScienceWorks facility. The cost of class attendance is included in the membership fee for either organization. However, space is limited, so registration is required, by having members contact their respective organizations.
During fall quarter 2009, OLLI will offer three courses at the ScienceWorks facility:
- How Wine is Made, Part I
- Chaos Theory
- Weather From a Window Seat
Click here for the OLLI fall course catalog (PDF), which contains details of these three courses, as well as ninety other classes being offered to OLLI members on the Ashland and Medford campuses.
Both ScienceWorks and OLLI exert a vital influence on the quality of life in the Rogue Valley through their support of lifelong learning. ScienceWorks is comprised of 1,800 members and serves adults as well as children via interactive exhibits, live science shows and dynamic programs. OLLI focuses on continuing education for adults, and offers its almost 1,000 members a wide-ranging assortment of courses per quarter, three quarters per year.
OLLI encourages support of the ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum by visiting www.scienceworksmuseum.org, and viewing the many interesting lectures and presentations that are open to the public. As will be evident, ScienceWorks is not just for kids. One can enjoy their interactive exhibits Wednesday through Saturday: 10 am - 4 pm and Sunday: Noon - 4 pm. ScienceWorks is offering OLLI members a 15% discount on their normal admission prices of $5.00 for kids ages 2-12, $7.50 for teens and adults, and $5.00 for seniors 65+. An even better bargain is to purchase a ScienceWorks membership, which includes:
- Unlimited attendance for two adults plus all children in the household or up to 6 grandchildren under 18 years of age
- Invitations to special member-only events
- Subscription to the Science Works newsletter
- Coupons for free visits to participating museums
We are indeed fortunate to have two strong organizations -- OLLI and ScienceWorks – serving lifelong learners in our community.
