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OLLI@UND in Grand Forks

About OLLI


The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at The University of North Dakota, or OLLI@UND, is a non-profit, membership organization with a simple philosophy: An active mind creates a sense of mental, physical and social well-being. It's a vibrant learning community of adults 50 years and better who want to continue a lifetime of learning with programs rich in content, shared interests, and life experiences.

OLLI@UND started in North Dakota on the UND campus in Grand Forks and also has an active location on the campus of Bismarck State College.

These programs are purely for enjoyment — no tests, grades, or need for prior college experience — just the chance to join your peers in the joy of learning and the many benefits it brings.

OLLI is funded in part by The Bernard Osher Foundation, which was founded in 1977 by Bernard Osher, a respected community leader in San Francisco. The philanthropic organization improves the quality of life for mature residents through post-secondary student scholarships, as well as art, cultural, and educational grants. At present, the Foundation is supporting 115 Osher Institutes in 50 states and the District of Columbia.

OLLI Staff

OLLI Program Coordinator

Connie Hodgson

Connie Hodgson started her position as the Program Specialist for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UND in May of 2007. Connie graduated in 1978 from Northwest Technical College-East Grand Forks, MN, and has worked the last 30 years in the customer service industry - 18 of those years as Sales Director at the Ramada Inn in Grand Forks, ND. In her current position as the OLLI Program Coordinator, her experience and knowledge in planning events, scheduling rooms, juggling dates and times have proven to be invaluable; however, it's working with the OLLI members that have made her career at UND priceless. Connie and her husband, Linn, have one son, Louis.

Grand Forks OLLI Leadership Council Members