Support an organization that nurtures lifelong learners, with engaging courses and activities for enthusiastic seniors. Your gift will help improve OLLI's learning facilities and academic programs, with new adaptations for distance learning.

Donations ended on 3/11/2021


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$9,070 Raised of $5,000 Goal


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OLLI - Light the SPARK for Lifelong Learners

Through FSU’s Great Give, members of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute have the opportunity and the challenge to give back to an organization that is helping shape their todays and their tomorrows.

In the words of one enthusiastic member and generous contributor, “OLLI has been a godsend to me. To say OLLI has afforded me an active and vital lifestyle would be a gross understatement. OLLI is just what a retiree like me needs and wants.” 

OLLI needs the help of all of its members to sustain and build excellence.

One crucial part of this effort is improving our learning facilities, including upgrading the Broad Auditorium and its audio-visual equipment, and future distance learning opportunities. 

Member contributions also support lectures throughout the year, give special focus on academic programs, fund scholarships for FSU students and OLLI students in need, and offer events beyond the regular agenda of classes, activities, and travel.

Have an idea how your contribution could help OLLI? Give us a call at (850) 644-3520.

 

Hear from OLLI Members

"OLLI has enriched our retirement years in so many ways. We are able to continue learning and explore new areas of interest.

We have stayed connected and created new friendships. We participate in local activities and also travel with friends.

We have a very rich and busy life through OLLI." 

- Harriet Waas, OLLI President, Tallahassee

"This year, the objective is to be in a position to upgrade the infrastructure in the Broad Auditorium so that's it's better able to serve in-class and remote learning presentations. We’re glad to support OLLI at FSU financially and if you think that OLLI has enriched your lives, I encourage you to join us.”

- Carroll Bewley, OLLI Member 


FSU Great Give Incentive Program 

Sunset Incentive: $3,000

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 5 PM - 7 PM EDT

Project with the most dollars raised during this time period

Help OLLI secure additional funding through the FSU Great Give Incentive Program! The incentive will be awarded to the fund designation that best meets the specific criteria. Your donation on the specified date and time period will help OLLI earn an additional $3,000!

Need more proof that OLLI makes a huge difference in the lives of its members? Here’s why so many members are happy to invest in OLLI and make it even better:     

 


 

"OLLI is a wonderful way to stay connected with the world.”

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

“OLLI brings me great joy. I love going to classes, seeing smart people my age, getting challenged mentally and having a great group of friends I have made there.”  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

“The educational experience with OLLI is simply powerful.”

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

“All in all, OLLI at FSU wins a five-star rating.” 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

“My first semester has been a wonderful experience for someone new in the community.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

“Fantastic instructors.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

Help us light the SPARK and support what matters to you: OLLI programs, facilities and services!

 

 

Thank You to Our Supporters

46
Alumni

9
Students

7
Parents

12
Faculty/Staff

30
Friends

7
Board Members

Supporter Amount Gift Date
Dion Guest & Melissa   $20.00 3/10/2021 11:12 PM
Gail Halperin & Alexander "Sandy" Halperin  $50.00 3/10/2021 11:11 PM
Jan Smith   $200.00 3/10/2021 10:14 PM
Anonymous Donor  $25.00 3/10/2021 9:40 PM
Roxanne Hauber & Franz Hauber   $200.00 3/10/2021 9:38 PM
Denise Ellen Zabelski-Sever $25.00 3/10/2021 9:29 PM
Emoryette McDonald   $50.00 3/10/2021 9:01 PM
Gita Pitter  $50.00 3/10/2021 9:00 PM
Sheryl Bradley  $20.00 3/10/2021 8:36 PM
George Teruel  $10.00 3/10/2021 8:34 PM
Terry Aaronson & Glenn    $25.00 3/10/2021 8:17 PM
Carol Cooper  $100.00 3/10/2021 7:49 PM
Joan Nolte  $25.00 3/10/2021 7:40 PM
Debbie Oberschlake  $10.00 3/10/2021 7:27 PM
Barbara Bell Cooper  $25.00 3/10/2021 7:21 PM
Anonymous Donor  $20.00 3/10/2021 7:11 PM
Myrtle Bailey  $100.00 3/10/2021 6:54 PM
Robin Brinkmeyer   $25.00 3/10/2021 6:53 PM
Linda Kilgore  $200.00 3/10/2021 6:20 PM
John Kilgore  $200.00 3/10/2021 6:12 PM
Anonymous Donor $20.00 3/10/2021 6:09 PM
Anonymous Donor $20.00 3/10/2021 6:07 PM
David Heath  $100.00 3/10/2021 6:04 PM
Anonymous Donor  $25.00 3/10/2021 5:57 PM
Carol Hall  $20.00 3/10/2021 5:56 PM
Laurie Svec   $50.00 3/10/2021 5:49 PM
Kathryn Lewis  $50.00 3/10/2021 5:44 PM
Steve Bryant & Darlyne Bryant  $100.00 3/10/2021 5:42 PM
Anonymous Donor  $50.00 3/10/2021 5:40 PM
Jill Adams & Todd   $100.00 3/10/2021 5:39 PM
David Schmeling & Winnie  $100.00 3/10/2021 5:29 PM
Linda J Stalvey  $100.00 3/10/2021 5:23 PM
Ruth Godfrey-Sigler   $100.00 3/10/2021 5:23 PM
Rose Worley & David Worley  $50.00 3/10/2021 5:23 PM
Mark Canning & Susan Canning   $200.00 3/10/2021 5:17 PM
Mike Dunn & Jane  $100.00 3/10/2021 5:14 PM
Sandy Sartin  $100.00 3/10/2021 5:13 PM
Sandra Kendall  $25.00 3/10/2021 5:11 PM
Philip Nowicki $200.00 3/10/2021 5:10 PM
Michael Dodson & Linda Dodson  $200.00 3/10/2021 5:07 PM
Linda McCarthy & Larry Peterson   $50.00 3/10/2021 5:05 PM
Fran Conaway & Charles Conaway  $250.00 3/10/2021 5:03 PM
Michael O'Farrell & Nancy  $100.00 3/10/2021 4:58 PM
Anonymous Donor  $10.00 3/10/2021 4:48 PM
Randy Soule & Mary  $25.00 3/10/2021 4:48 PM
Doug Roberts & Laura  $50.00 3/10/2021 4:33 PM
Allene & Richard Roberts    $25.00 3/10/2021 4:22 PM
Donna Barber  $50.00 3/10/2021 4:21 PM
Eileen Sperl-Hawkins & Chris Hawkins   $300.00 3/10/2021 4:08 PM
Martha Quinn  $100.00 3/10/2021 4:00 PM
Karen Goodlett  $15.00 3/10/2021 3:52 PM
Nancy Norman & David Norman  $100.00 3/10/2021 3:41 PM
Martha Roberts & Andrew Roberts  $50.00 3/10/2021 3:39 PM
Reginald Witherspoon  $50.00 3/10/2021 3:39 PM
Rose Goodson   $25.00 3/10/2021 3:17 PM
Gene Hollis & Sandy Warren  $150.00 3/10/2021 3:04 PM
Barbara Mason  $25.00 3/10/2021 2:59 PM
Stanley Goldstein & Susan  $20.00 3/10/2021 2:48 PM
Marjorie Masterman  $50.00 3/10/2021 2:27 PM
REBECCA PRUETT & Rebecca Pruett    $200.00 3/10/2021 2:22 PM
Mary Irvine  $25.00 3/10/2021 2:09 PM
Jennifer McIntire  $10.00 3/10/2021 1:47 PM
Susan Lampman & Michael Lampman  $50.00 3/10/2021 1:28 PM
Linda Evans & Steve evans    $100.00 3/10/2021 1:19 PM
William Van Brunt  $25.00 3/10/2021 1:07 PM
Louisa Warren  $250.00 3/10/2021 12:34 PM
Carol deJarnette  $25.00 3/10/2021 12:30 PM
Paula Smith  $50.00 3/10/2021 12:24 PM
Sandy Warren  $100.00 3/10/2021 12:13 PM
Lise Ryder   $100.00 3/10/2021 11:54 AM
Paul Nichols & Pat Nichols  $25.00 3/10/2021 11:41 AM
George Waas & Harriet Waas  $100.00 3/10/2021 11:36 AM
Harriet Waas & George Waas   $100.00 3/10/2021 11:34 AM
Pat Meredith & Michael Meredith  $20.00 3/10/2021 11:28 AM
Wendy Johnston  $25.00 3/10/2021 10:59 AM
Ethel Cleare  $50.00 3/10/2021 10:59 AM
Richard Corbett & Lynne Corbett  $50.00 3/10/2021 10:56 AM
Betsy Wood  $100.00 3/10/2021 10:50 AM
Eleanor Baumgarten  $50.00 3/10/2021 10:36 AM
Edwin Conklin & Mechele Conklin  $100.00 3/10/2021 10:28 AM
Kathleen Parrish & NA  $50.00 3/10/2021 10:17 AM
Robert M Porter & Jan  $25.00 3/10/2021 9:49 AM
Chris Livaudais  $200.00 3/10/2021 9:46 AM
Francis Skilling & Karen Skilling  $250.00 3/10/2021 9:18 AM
Patricia Bruner & Weston  $25.00 3/10/2021 9:11 AM
Anonymous Donor  $10.00 3/10/2021 9:06 AM
Carol Winger & Craig Winger  $100.00 3/10/2021 9:05 AM
Susan Yelton  $600.00 3/10/2021 8:56 AM
Jules Thomas & Guy Thomas   $20.00 3/10/2021 8:51 AM
Joseph Beckham  $200.00 3/10/2021 8:17 AM
Paula Walborsky & Kent Putnam  $500.00 3/10/2021 8:15 AM
Jenny Crowley & Mike Crowley   $100.00 3/10/2021 7:58 AM
Linda Dotson  $100.00 3/10/2021 7:41 AM
Elizabeth Cork  $500.00 3/10/2021 4:59 AM
Richard Arbes & Gayle Arbes  $50.00 3/10/2021 12:15 AM
Kathie Emrich  $250.00 3/10/2021 12:11 AM

Donations for this project ended on 3/11/2021 12:00 AM

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