Mission
OLLI’s mission is to build a vibrant and sustainable member-driven organization that creates and provides intellectually stimulating lifelong learning opportunities for NH residents 50 and above. OLLI is a member-based organization that is designed to mature into a primarily member-run organization. Ongoing program goals include providing a first-rate program, achieving financial stability, expanding our community-partner presence, and making “OLLI at Granite State College” a household name in New Hampshire.
The focus of OLLI is on the joy of learning, with programs rich in content, shared interests and life experiences. OLLI members choose the topics they wish to explore – so the curriculum is diverse. Popular topics include current events, the arts, world cultures and religions, film, politics, history, literature, social sciences, technology and the environment. (A few practical courses round out the mix each session.) OLLI classes are led by enthusiastic members, retired educators and experts from the community – all volunteers with much to share.