With the support of The Bernard Osher Foundation, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UWM provides classes, special interest groups, Go Explore field trips and educational travel adventures for adults interested in learning new things in a dynamic, welcoming community of peers. An Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) can be found on the campuses of more than 120 colleges and universities throughout the United States.
The OLLI at UWM is part of the School of Continuing Education and operates under the direction of five full-time staff members and a volunteer advisory council. Numerous opportunities exist to volunteer on committees, present courses, facilitate programs, lead special interest groups and help with unique projects. To learn more about volunteering, please contact Osher staff.
Osher Staff
414-227-3320
sceosher@uwm.edu
Advisory Council Officers: Cheryl Randall, President; Greg Jenks, Past President; Mary Ann Horky, President-Elect; Gretchen Lindstrom, Secretary.
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UWM Locations
The Osher Institute is part of the UWM School of Continuing Education and has classes taking place in several locations.
- Edith S. Hefter Conference Center — The majority of classes take place at the historic Edith S. Hefter Conference Center, 3271 N Lake Dr, Milwaukee. The building is located at the corner of Lake Drive and Hartford Avenue just a few blocks east of UWM’s main campus. Free, two-hour on-street parking is available on the surrounding streets.
- Congregation Shalom — 7630 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Fox Point
- Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) — 800 Main St., Pewaukee
- UWM School of Continuing Education Downtown Conference Center — 161 W. Wisconsin Ave., Suite 600, 7th Floor, Milwaukee. Parking at a discounted rate is available in the Shops of Grand Avenue structure. Bring your parking ticket to the 7th floor reception desk to have it validated.
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Osher Resources
Institute Membership Brochure (PDF)
Wisconsin Association for Lifelong Learning