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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 about many topics and who 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 Spring
2008 course descriptions, dates, times and locations, select the
"Fall 2008" 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, 2007-June 30, 2008 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 certificates 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!
MOLLI
must meet the 500-member goal established by the Osher Foundation
in order to continue receiving annual funding and to become eligible
for a major endowment. 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 115 Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes
on campuses of colleges and universities from Maine to Hawaii. However,
funding for MOLLI is contingent upon membership growth goals.
Members of MOLLI are a vital part of helping to ensure MOLLI remains
successful and continues to grow. For extra information visit
the OLLI
National Resource Center.
Spread
the Word about Lifelong Learning
Encourage
friends and family +50 to engage in lifelong learning through
MOLLI courses.
MOLLI
Council Members
Ann Boone, Sharon Alexander, Rustem Medora,
Thomas Huff, Paul Lauren, Ray Risho,
Kitte
Robins, Herbert Swick, Sue Talbot,
Karen
Ward, Marta York, Cynthia Aten, Don Simmons
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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UM