Wonderings

A publication of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at MSU

"OLLI rocks. There are so many interesting things to get involved in.”

-Participant, Nurturing the Soul Through Creative Collaging

Today's Speaker Series: The Science of Wildfire Management

Due to the snowy weather and hazardous road conditions, today’s Speaker Series presentation, The Science of Wildfire Management, has been postponed. The safety of our attendees and speakers is our top priority, and we will update everyone with the new date once it has been determined.



Thank you for your understanding, and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Today's Collegiate Sports: How NILs are Changing the Game

Sean Dotson, Assistant Athletic Director of Compliance for the Montana State University Athletics Department, and Jean Gee, Senior Associate Athletic Director, Student Affairs and Compliance/SWA at the University of Montana, will give a presentation about NILs--name, image and likeness rights--in college sports, including definition, history, management, challenges and opportunities.

Bring a friend to enjoy happy hour with us! Registration is required so we know how many hors d'oeuvres to serve. Click or tap here to register you and your friend for Today's Collegiate Sports: How NILs are Changing the Game, November 20, from 4:00-6:00 pm at the Montana State University Alumni Foundation.

Do you have canned or nonperishable food you might never use cluttering your pantry? Now is the perfect time to help neighbors stock THEIR pantries by bringing nonperishable packaged or canned food to the OLLI at MSU office or to the program on November 20 for the MSU Can the Griz Food Drive, which benefits the Gallatin Valley Food Bank and the Bounty of the Bridgers campus food pantry.

Don't have any extra cans? You can also make monetary donations to the Gallatin Valley Food Bank. Remember to check the box labeled "This gift is in honor, memory or support of someone" and type "MSUOLLI" into the comment box so we can count your donation! The winner of the OLLI/MOLLI Can the Griz food drive will be announced at the event.

Lottery Entry Now Open and Spaces Are Available for Winter Ecology of Yellowstone National Park

OLLI at MSU is thrilled to present this new travel program, which is custom-designed in partnership with our friends at Yellowstone Forever. The serenity and beauty of Yellowstone in winter is truly one-of-a-kind, and this field course will provide a hands-on field exploration of winter ecology in the heart of Yellowstone National Park’s Lamar Valley.

The first afternoon includes a presentation by legendary ecologist and wildlife tracking expert Dr. James Halfpenny. The OLLI group will stage out of the historic Lamar Buffalo Ranch (LBR) for the next three days and spend them with Yellowstone Forever (YF) field educators. Your mornings in the Lamar Valley will begin with early wildlife viewing on foot and from the bus, followed by a post-breakfast presentation at the LBR. The group will spend the afternoons exploring winter ecology, wildlife, habitats, snow science and tracking while traveling on foot, skis or snowshoes with YF field staff.

Tuition for a double occupancy cabin is $1150 per person for two people, or a limited number of private, single occupancy cabins are available for $1520 per person. Your travel program tuition includes transportation to/from Bozeman, daily guide and evening programs, a catered lunch on day one, three hearty family-style dinners with appetizers, morning coffee and tea. Participants provide their own breakfasts (3), lunches (2), and snacks (3). This travel program departs on February 20 and returns on February 23.

Physical and ski skill requirements: This fun trip is physically demanding. It involves cross-country skiing for up to three miles per day, climbs of up to 250 feet, and extended periods of standing and walking outdoors while exposed to cold winter temperatures and conditions. The program web listing, linked below, includes the complete list of requirements.

Click or tap here for more information about the Winter Ecology of Yellowstone National Park.

Lottery entry closes on November 20. OLLI at MSU will notify selected entries via email by November 25, 2024. In the event that spaces remain after the lottery entry period closes, those spaces may be filled through the regular registration process. Any registrants who are not selected will be placed on the waitlist. Click or tap here for full details about the lottery process.

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