BOZEMAN — Registration is now open for fall semester programs offered by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Montana State University. Programming includes courses, lectures, forums, field trips and book discussion groups for the intellectually curious aged 50 and older. 

This year, OLLI at MSU, which was founded as the Wonderlust program, is celebrating 20 years of lifelong learning in the Gallatin Valley. In addition to its traditional offerings, OLLI at MSU has planned many special anniversary events for members and the public. 

Ten noncredit enrichment courses are being offered for the fall 2022 semester. Topics will include genetics; the art of deception; climate change and agriculture in Montana; the history of Yellowstone; Biblical conundrums; Indian Education for All; philosophy; the history of the movie musical; Canada; and grammar. OLLI courses are typically offered once a week over four to six weeks. The cost for courses ranges from $40 to $75 with an OLLI membership.  

For fall, OLLI at MSU will offer 10 Speakers Series lectures, formerly known as Side Trips, from 3 to 5 p.m. on Mondays. They will cover topics ranging from mineral wealth in the ocean and artistic expression with glass to eco-tourism in Africa and orthobiologics. The OLLI Speakers Series, special interest groups, travel programs, How It’s Made tours and behind-the-scenes previews of art performances are also available for OLLI at MSU members. 

OLLI offers free community programs, including the longstanding monthly Friday Forum and evening lectures in partnership with the Belgrade Community Library, and will host its semester reception on Wednesday, Sept. 7. 

Fall programming will include a mix of face-to-face and online options. Recordings of several programs will also be available to members. For more details about fall programs and 20th anniversary events visit montana.edu/olli/offerings. 

An OLLI at MSU membership is $45 annually. To join or register for courses or programs, visit montana.edu/olli/register. To receive program updates and announcements, sign up for OLLI’s free weekly e-newsletter at montana.edu/olli/newsletter.