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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

OU Evans Hall in the morning.

 

The University of Oklahoma has proudly supported adult learners for nearly 30 years, beginning with travel-study programs and Elderhostel courses. What started as Senior Adult Services (SAS) has grown into today’s OLLI at OU—the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.

Thanks to generous support from the Bernard Osher Foundation, OLLI became part of a nationwide network in 2006 and an endowed institute in 2010. Today, it continues to offer engaging programs led by university faculty and community experts for lifelong learners across Oklahoma.

We’re grateful to everyone who helped build this community and are excited to welcome you to it. Come explore, learn, and share your ideas with us—your journey is just getting started!

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Parking Map

🚗 Campus Parking Tips

Getting familiar with campus parking can make your first visits much smoother! Here’s what you need to know:

🅿️ Know Your Lots
Campus parking is divided into different areas. Some lots are reserved for on-campus residents, while others are designated for commuter students.

👩‍🏫 Faculty & Staff Areas
You’ll also notice parking spaces specifically marked for faculty and staff—be sure to avoid these unless your pass allows it.

🎫 Display Your Parking Pass
Always keep your OLLI parking pass visible when parked on campus to avoid any issues.

Where You Can Park
Your OLLI pass allows you to park in:

  • Multipurpose lots
  • Faculty/staff lots
  • Approved areas near the Thurman J. White Building

Pro Tip: Arriving a little early can help you find the closest available parking and make your visit stress-free!

Fall Enrollment info

 

📚 Fall 2026 Information & Registration

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☀️ Bringing the Heat

July is known for summer temperatures, and it holds a record-breaking claim to fame: 134°F (56.7°C) was recorded in Death Valley, California, in July 1913—the hottest temperature ever documented.

🚀 One Giant Leap

On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong became the first human to walk on the moon, marking one of the greatest achievements in history.

🍦🌭 A Delicious Month

July is celebrated as:

  • 🍦 National Ice Cream Month
  • 🌭 National Hot Dog Month

Fun fact: Americans eat approximately 150 million hot dogs on the Fourth of July alone!

🔮 July Birth Symbols

If you're born in July, your symbols include:

  • ♋ Cancer (June 21–July 22)
  • ♌ Leo (July 23–August 22)
  • ❤️ Birthstone: Ruby
  • 🌸 Birth Flowers: Larkspur & Water Lily

🎉 Did You Know?

July combines history, space exploration, summer celebrations, delicious treats, and dazzling fireworks—making it one of the most exciting months of the year.