You belong at OLLI!

OLLI is an incredibly welcoming community. A sense of belonging is evident in our classrooms and on the smiling faces of our members. I’ve experienced both firsthand since becoming the OLLI statewide director several months ago and I’m excited to champion and expand this vibrant lifelong learning program across Delaware in the months and years ahead.

Please join us this spring semester and enjoy all the benefits OLLI has to offer. With more than 300 courses available online and in person throughout the state, there are many opportunities to learn something new, revisit a topic of interest or expand your creativity. OLLI members can take as many classes at they’d like! Benefits also include UD library access and a UD email account as well as social opportunities and extracurricular activities, including member artisan shows, musical performances and a book sale.

UD OLLI is one of the first and largest lifelong learning programs in the U.S. and it’s a gem in Delaware. Our statewide program is driven by the enthusiasm of our members and their collaboration on committees and programs and within our diverse array of classes. Our members appreciate each other and their contributions and they are the heart of OLLI, whether they are in Dover, Lewes, Ocean View, Wilmington or beyond.

With spring upon us, I will work with our Councils, volunteers, donors and UD staff to support this incredible community, expand our intergenerational programming and continue on our path of unity and distinction. I am eager to help spread the joy of lifelong learning and I look forward to welcoming you to OLLI!

Karen Asenavage Loptes, Ph.D. Statewide Director,
UD Osher Lifelong Learning Institute