“Thank you for sharing your ideas and experience.”

-Participant, Into the Woods

Jessica's Note

Registration is open!

Our registration page is up and running! You can view all of the fall semester OLLI offerings on our website. If you need to reset your password, please visit our password reset page or call the OLLI office for assistance. Programs with limited enrollment fill quickly; we encourage you to enroll online when possible.

We invite you to join us at the Fall Semester Reception on September 8 at Pilgrim Congregational Church. Come to socialize over scrumptious snacks from Fork & Spoon and refreshing beverages and meet several of our fall speakers and instructors. A short video of our fall course instructors will be featured, inviting you to their courses. And did we mention door prizes? Bring a friend and share the joy of learning!

In addition, we welcome our new and prospective OLLI at MSU members to join us at the New Member Ice Cream Social at Story Mill Park on September 11.

We look forward to sharing this informative and engaging semester with you!

Jessica Alvarez

Program Coordinator, OLLI at MSU

Announcing Two NEW Osher Online Courses

See more information on the OLLI at MSU website. Registration for Osher Online closes on September 13 at 4:00 p.m. Space is limited, and registration is required.

Experience shared online presentations with OLLI members from coast to coast! As part of the Osher Online program, OLLI at MSU members will enjoy national speakers and interact with fellow OLLI members nationwide. We do not record Osher Online programs.

Orientation for navigating Osher Online's personalized website will occur Tuesday, September 19, 10:00 - 10:30 a.m. or Thursday, September 21, 2:00 - 2:30 p.m. The orientation session will be recorded for later viewing.

Made in America: The History, Mission, and Vision of the Public Library with Caroline Nappo. Every other Monday, September 25 - December 4, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. Online via Zoom.

Our (Inter)National Pastime - Baseball from Inception to the Modern Era with Katie Krall. Fridays, September 29 - November 3, 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Online via Zoom.

The above Osher Online courses are in addition to four others we will offer this semester. Click or tap here to view the full list of Osher Online courses offered through OLLI at MSU.

September Friday Forum: Statewide Fisheries Management Plan for Montana

Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks Statewide Fisheries Management Plan has recently been released for public comment. The plan provides management direction for all state waters under the jurisdiction of MT FWP.

Mike Duncan, fisheries manager for Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks Region 3, will discuss the extensive scientific research that went into the plan, the development process, which included many state officials and employees, and the role of the public in the public comment process. A question and answer period will follow the presentation.

Click or tap here for more information and to register through Zoom.

Participants must register by 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 15. Upon registration confirmation, participants will receive an email with the Zoom link and instructions to join the program.

Friday Forum offers presentations and lively discussions on timely local and regional timely topics. Friday Forum is free and open to the public.

Learning Opportunities for Everyone - Feed your curiosity at a price that works for you!

We strive to keep member participation affordable so everyone 50 years of age and better can engage with us in lifelong learning. We also understand that program or event fees can sometimes be prohibitive. Therefore, OLLI at MSU offers financial assistance for both tuition and membership.

We are grateful to the family and friends of our late OLLI at MSU leader and consummate lifelong learner, Doug Young, for establishing the Doug Young Memorial Scholarship Fund. We encourage you to apply for membership or program tuition assistance as needed. Please encourage your neighbor or friend to do the same. Our application is quick and easy. Click or tap here to view more information or apply for financial assistance.

We hope you enjoy the selection of items we have chosen for this edition. Everything in this email will be archived on the Newsletter Archive page of our website.