OLLI Newsletters

Letter from the Director Hello, OLLI at Iowa State members! Can you believe it’s already June 2026? It feels like just yesterday I stepped into the role of director for OLLI at Iowa State, how has it been two years already? Since then, we’ve experienced a remarkable period of transition—and…

Fast Friends with OLLI at Iowa State The Community Engagement Team organized the first ever OLLI at Iowa State Speed-Friending event. Over 30 people gathered at Green Hills on March 31 to make new connections and grow in community with each other. Friends, old and new, shared stories, smiles, and…

Updates from the Director Hello, OLLI at Iowa State members! I’ve given Beth the month off from writing her usual newsletter greeting because I have a couple of exciting announcements to share. OLLI Office Location Over the past several months, my CELT colleagues and I have learned a great deal…

Letter from OLLI Council Chair Greetings fellow OLLI members, I’m delighted to share that OLLI at Iowa State has a new logo. This updated design is the result of coordinated efforts by Director Heather Bristow, our graphic designer Lindsay Gustafson, the ISU Trademark Office, and the Osher National Resource Center.

Letter from OLLI Council Chair Greetings fellow OLLI members, The holidays have passed and we’ve made our New Years resolutions. Those of us living in the Midwest may be pursuing outdoor winter activities while others participate in cozy indoor occupations. February is also the month of love as we celebrate…

Letter from OLLI Council Chair Greetings fellow OLLI members, For me, January is the time to reflect on my experiences of the past year and contemplate how I can apply the knowledge and wisdom I have gained from those experiences. It was also a year of many new experiences for…

Letter from OLLI Council Chair Greetings fellow OLLI members, It is holiday time again and I was asked last week if I had finished my Christmas shopping. I have not even started! I am concentrating on more ways to show my gratitude with my gift giving. The Oxford Dictionary defines…

Notes from Heather It’s been a while since I’ve written an introductory article for the OLLI at Iowa State newsletter, but with Beth still traveling, I have the privilege of stepping in. She and I usually collaborate on this article—and truthfully, deciding what to include can be a challenge with…

Letter from OLLI Council Chair Hello, or should I say Goedendag, My husband and I are travelling, and today is our first day in Amsterdam. I am learning a few words in the Dutch language and meeting new people. My favorite aunt was from Holland, and I have always wanted…