Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
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The mission of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Ringling College is to enrich the lives of mature adults in Sarasota and Manatee counties by providing affordable and outstanding educational programs and social interactions that cover a broad spectrum of topics and are rich in intellectual stimulation, often interactive in scope, and worthy of academic consideration.
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How Florida Got Its Shape
- Of the 50 states, Florida has one of the most distinctive and widely recognized shapes. But how did that familiar shape come to exist?
- Tuesday Jun 3, 2025
The Artist Colony and History of Sarasota
- Explore the rich legacy of the Sarasota School of Art, a collective of visionary artists who have shaped Florida's cultural landscape from the 1930s to today.
- Tuesday Jun 3, 2025
The Roots of Black Music in America
- Karlus Trapp presents an educational and entertaining 100-year journey back through time.
- Friday Jun 13, 2025
Drone Discovery and the Future of Flight
- Get an up-close look at drone technology and how it's transforming everything from disaster response to agriculture and filmmaking.
- Friday Jun 20, 2025
Weather-Resilient Florida Landscape
- Transform your Florida yard into a beautiful, resilient oasis by learning how to choose and design landscapes..
- Monday Jun 23, 2025
The Biology of Cancer
- This session covers the biological basis for cell transformation in a clear and understandable manner.
- Thursday Jun 26, 2025
Little Satchmo
- Sharon Preston-Folta presents a screening of the Emmy Award-winning documentary Little Satchmo.
- Friday Jun 27, 2025
Understanding Wall Street
- What do each of the various players on Wall Street do, how do they do it, and how what they do impacts your everyday life for the better or worse.
- Tuesday Jul 1, 2025
Executive Orders and Presidential Power
- Review the history of executive orders, how they work, how they can be challenged, and how they differ from other executive actions.
- Wednesday Jul 9, 2025
