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Join
us for First Night Missoula December 31, 2009, beginning at 1:00
pm.
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In
collaboration with Missoula Cultural Council and the First
Night Committee come MOLLI
sponsored First Night lectures for individuals of ALL
ages!
These
MOLLI lectures are open to ALL ages!
The
cost to attend is a First Night button. Click
Here to view venues where Buttons are available!
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First
Night 2008 with Margaret Johnson |
Lectures
in the Afternoon with:
-Margaret
Johnson,
1:00-1:45 pm
-Hal
Stearns,
2:00-2:45 pm
-Jon
Jackson,
3:00-3:45 pm
-Mark
Johnson & Sally Cummins,
4:00-4:45 pm
First
Night Missoula - MOLLI Sponsored Lectures
will
be held at the Todd Building - UM in Rooms - 203 & 204.
December
31, 2009
Click
here to learn more |
2009-2011
MOLLI Term Dates
Fall
2009: Oct. 1-Nov. 6 [unless otherwise noted]
Winter
2010: Jan. 21-Feb. 26
Spring
2010: Apr. 8-May 14
Fall
2010: Sept. 30-Nov. 5
Winter
2011: Jan. 20-Feb. 24 (tentative)
Spring
2011: Apr. 7-May 13 (tentative)
Fall
2011: Sept. 29-Nov. 4 (tentative)
Osher
Lifelong Learning Institute at
UM (MOLLI)
Osher
Lifelong Learning Institute at UM
(MOLLI) offers programs that promote the lifelong learning and personal
growth of older adults through a diverse collection of non-credit,
short courses offered in the fall, winter and spring. We are looking
for individuals +50 who are curious and love to learn. Our goal
is to create an accessible and innovative learning environment so
that older adults from all backgrounds and levels of education may
pursue learning. It is truly learning for learning's sake, so no
exams or grades are given.
MOLLI
courses expose learners to Montana's best teachers, including emeritus
and current faculty, as well as professionals from the community.
Program offerings include lectures, ongoing discussions, short courses,
and interest groups covering topics from the humanities, sciences
and the arts, as well as community and regional issues. For Fall
09 course topics select the "Fall 09 " link at the left.
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Our
Mission
The mission of
the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UM
(MOLLI) is to promote lifelong learning and personal growth for
adults +50. Older adults are a valuable resource for society, and
through the Institute we will speak to their continuing intellectual
needs.
Membership
Matters
MOLLI membership is required to enroll in courses
and is open to anyone +50. Our members enjoy the following benefits:
- Having
the satisfaction of supporting MOLLI in its mission to promote
lifelong learning and personal growth for adults +50
- Being
part of the 500-member goal established by the Bernard
Osher Foundation to ensure continued funding and
eligibility for a major endowment
- Having
early enrollment opportunities in MOLLI courses
- Attending
members' only events
- Having
volunteer opportunities to serve on member committees
- Buying
special "MOLLI only" parking permits
- Receiving
free transportation on the Park
'n Ride bus system
- Having
access to financial aid, if necessary, to participate
Membership
Fee
A
$20 annual membership fee for July 1, 2009-June 30, 2010 is required
to enroll in courses. To learn more about becoming a member and
to register for courses, select "Membership/Registration"
link at the left.
The
Gift of Learning
MOLLI membership
or course enrollment gift cards are
wonderful presents for family and friends +50. To learn more about
giving the gift of learning, call 406.243.2905.
Giving
Opportunities
Gifts
to the MOLLI Scholarship fund are welcomed. Give now so everyone
+50 has the opportunity to engage in lifelong learning. If
you would like to contribute or to learn more call 406.243.2905.
Financial
Assistance & Scholarship Fund
Financial
assistance is available to ensure everyone +50 has the opportunity
to engage in lifelong learning. To learn more call 406.243.2905.
We
Need Your Help!
Funding for MOLLI
is contingent upon membership growth goals. MOLLI has met the 500-member
goal established by the Osher Foundation and was awarded the major
endowment needed for continued funding. The next goal for MOLLI
to reach is 1,000-members in order to be eligible to apply for a
second endowment in January 2010. Therefore, MOLLI members continue
to be a vital part of helping to ensure MOLLI remains successful
and continues to grow.
The Bernard Osher Foundation
seeks to improve quality of life through the support of lifelong
learning institutes such as MOLLI. The Osher Foundation has now
funded more than 123 Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes on campuses
of colleges and universities from Maine to Hawaii. For more information
on the Osher Foundation visit the OLLI
National Resource Center.
The
Bernard Osher Foundation has awarded a $1 million endowment to
The
University of Montana to help sustain the highly successful
Osher
Lifelong Learning Institute at UM (MOLLI).
"Early
on Bernard Osher realized the connection between brain fitness and
aging well, and he established funding aimed to support lifelong
learning institutes that provide intellectually stimulating programs
for older Americans," said Sharon Alexander, Dean of UM Continuing
Education. "Through Bernard Osher Foundation gifts, MOLLI has
prospered to offer programs that are varied and reach lifelong learners
through the arts, sciences, and humanities."
Thanks
MOLLI Members, Council and Committee Members!
Spread
the Word about Lifelong Learning
Encourage
friends and family +50 to engage in lifelong learning through
MOLLI courses.
MOLLI
Council Members
Cynthia Aten, Ann Boone, Sharon Alexander,
Paul
Lauren, Rustem Medora, Ray Risho, Kitte Robins,
Herbert
Swick, Sue Talbot, Dennis O'Donnell, Pat Mahoney,
Karen
Ward, Marta York
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