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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at the University of Fairbanks will offer a mix of distance-delivered (via Zoom) and in-person classes for its spring classes this year.

Classes are offered to adults age 50 and older and topics cover art, computers, current events, health, history, literature, music, philosophy, science as well as exercise and hobbies. The format may be lecture, discussion group, or hands-on. There are no tests or grades. Classes are taught by current and retired faculty of UAF and by others with specialized expertise. All instructors are volunteers.

Vaccination for COVID-19 will be required for in-person participants.

Spring registration opened Jan. 12 and classes run February through April. Most classes meet on weekdays, once a week, for four weeks, according to the OLLI website.

Members can pay $35 per year plus $15 tuition per course and Unlimited Members can pay $185 for the year with no per-course tuition. You must be a member to register for classes. Visit https://uaf.edu/olli/courses/registration.php to register for a membership.

If you don’t want to register online, you can submit a paper registration form. Drop it off at the OLLI office or mail it to: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, Box 758100, UAF, Fairbanks, AK 99775.

For more information, call 907-474-6607, email uaf-olli@alaska.edu or visit https://uaf.edu/olli/.