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Mondays with Mayra: OLLI's President Davidson, an Interview about LifeLongLearning among Cal-State, Long Beach's Elders

from Mondays with Mayra - Living Life Forward, Sharing Wisdom Back · host Dr. Mayra Fernandez

In this fascinating interview, Marc Davidson, the President of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Cal-State, Long Beach, discusses the organization's role in reinventing education for older adults. Moving beyond the confines of retirement, OLLI embraces the philosophy that one is never too old to learn, offering a curriculum centered on the pure joy of learning, free from the pressures of grades and academic credit. This lifelong learning approach helps participants find a renewed sense of purpose and fulfillment beyond their careers, fosters cognitive health and builds strong social connections. By providing a stimulating environment and diverse course options, OLLI empowers this  generation of learners to stay engaged with the world and continue their personal growth at every stage of life.

In this fascinating interview, Marc Davidson, the President of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Cal-State, Long Beach, discusses the organization's role in reinventing education for older adults. Moving beyond the confines of retirement, OLLI embraces the philosophy that one is never too old to learn, offering a curriculum centered on the pure joy of learning, free from the pressures of grades and academic credit. This lifelong learning approach helps participants find a renewed sense of purpose and fulfillment beyond their careers, fosters cognitive health and builds strong social connections. By providing a stimulating environment and diverse course options, OLLI empowers this  generation of learners to stay engaged with the world and continue their personal growth at every stage of life.

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