“Our first trip with OLLI and it was outstanding…Thank you so much for OLLI and its great contribution to our learning.”

-Participant, Exploring Rural Communities in Montana's Central Plains

Jessica's Note

As spring departs and the summer rolls in, I hope you find time to tramp the trails and explore the wonders of the Gallatin Valley and beyond.

If your feet have grown sore and weary, we invite you to enjoy the NEW Osher Online Summer Bootcamp from the comfort of your home. You can learn more about how to protect yourself online and how and why those pesky ads continue to haunt your screen!

Enjoy the gift of today,

Jessica Alvarez

Program Coordinator, OLLI at MSU

Osher Online Summer Bootcamp

Registration opens Wednesday, July 5, at 10:00 a.m.

Experience shared online presentations with OLLI members from across the nation this summer! As part of the Osher Online pilot program, OLLI at MSU members will enjoy national speakers, interact with fellow OLLI members across the nation, and help shape the future of Osher Online.

Protecting Your Personal Information Online

with Sherlyn Freeman

This presentation will cover the ins and outs of protecting your personal information online. We’ll cover tips for staying safe in cyberspace, like safe browsing, recognizing online scams, and when it’s OK — or not — to share your personal information online.

Enjoy this presentation online via Zoom on July 19, 10:00-11:15 a.m.

Orientation will take place Thursday, July 13, at noon.

Click or tap here for more information or to register.

Registration opens Wednesday, July 5, at 10 a.m. Space is limited, and registration is required.

Intro to Managing Your Privacy

with Maria Martinez

Are you concerned about privacy? Unsure about accepting cookies? Come learn about some essential privacy tips! In this introductory lecture, we’ll review how ads target us online, how to limit tracking and where to find browser settings and extensions to control how our information is shared. We’ll also discuss some of the key features of password managers and why they’re a safe and secure option.

Enjoy this presentation online via Zoom on July 20, 10:00-11:15 a.m.

Orientation will take place Thursday, July 13, at noon.

Click or tap here for more information or to register.

Registration opens Wednesday, July 5, at 10 a.m. Space is limited, and registration is required.

Upcoming Travel Program: Centennial Valley and Red Rock Lakes in September

Registration opens July 12 and closes August 11

Nestled on the edge of the Continental Divide, the Centennial Valley's 60+ miles of unpaved roads traverse a vast array of forest, sagebrush steppe, grasslands, and the largest wetland complex in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. It is also the uppermost point of the Missouri/Mississippi watershed, 3,768 miles from the Gulf of Mexico. 

This trip is designed for those who want a robust overview of the Centennial Valley's important natural and cultural features. Participants will learn about and meet people who live in and manage this area, including cattle ranchers, the Centennial Valley Association's Range Riders, and managers of non-profit organizations such as the Montana Nature Conservancy and the Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge. 

Trip programs will range from lectures with interactive discussions to experiential outdoor learning. Members of OLLI at MSU and the MSU Retiree Association are welcome to register.

The trip departs on September 12 and returns on September 14. Click or tap here for more information. Registration opens on July 12.

Learning Opportunities for Everyone - Feed your curiosity at a price that works for you!

We strive to keep member participation affordable so everyone 50 years of age and better can engage with us in lifelong learning. We also understand that program or event fees can sometimes be prohibitive. Therefore, OLLI at MSU offers financial assistance for both tuition and membership.

We are grateful to the family and friends of our late OLLI at MSU leader and consummate lifelong learner, Doug Young, for establishing the Doug Young Memorial Scholarship Fund. We encourage you to apply for membership or program tuition assistance as needed and encourage your neighbor or friend to do the same. Our application is quick and easy. Click or tap here to view more information or apply for financial assistance.

We hope you enjoy the selection of items we have chosen for this edition. Everything in this email will be archived on the Newsletter Archive page of our website.