https://sole.hsc.wvu.edu/Apps/News/rss/SchoolofPublicHealth/Osher-Lifelong-Learning-Institute50 most recent storiesen-UScc135893-0bd3-4941-bbfe-1ad667de7d68https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=olli-at-wvu-and-committee-of-retired-faculty-host-free-lecture-quantifying-health-data-discovery-andOLLI at WVU and the WVU Committee of Retired Faculty will host Chancellor and Executive Dean for Health Sciences Dr. Clay Marsh for "Quantifying Health: Data, Discovery, and the Path to Longevity," on Wednesday, February 4, at 2:30 p.m. on Zoom.Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-02-03T08:45:34-05:008b9b2bbb-f006-4aa7-8f3f-4be8a24c1d2ahttps://enews.wvu.edu/articles/2025/10/01/wvu-committee-of-retired-faculty-and-olli-host-discussion-on-opioid-epidemicJoin OLLI and the WVU Committee of Retired Faculty on Wednesday, Oct. 8, at 2:30 p.m. for a virtual presentation on the evolution of the opioid epidemic with Dr. James H. Berry, professor and chair of the Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry at the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute.Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-10-17T13:21:06-04:008e91eb4a-0716-4544-9219-a429e5ce57behttps://olliatwvu.wpcomstaging.com/archives/17350The 19th annual Irving Goodman Aging Lecture will be delivered by Dr. Marc W. Haut, director of the Memory Health Clinic at the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, at 1 p.m. Sept. 17 on Zoom.Fri, 12 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-09-18T13:59:39-04:000b9f1b0a-d81f-48e8-a4c7-45784ca3aa40https://enews.wvu.edu/articles/2025/08/28/wvu-committee-of-retired-faculty-and-olli-host-talk-on-hunger-sept-3Chad Morrison, CEO of Mountaineer Food Bank, and Laura Phillips, Mountaineer Food Bank team member, will present "Hunger in West Virginia: Understanding the Causes, Impacts and Solutions to Food Insecurity" at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025, via Zoom.Tue, 02 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-09-02T12:57:10-04:00a1ec0d0a-d01d-4b41-ba0e-1f3e8914dee6https://enews.wvu.edu/articles/2025/08/01/wvu-committee-of-retired-faculty-and-olli-hosts-talk-on-global-movement-to-end-hunger?utm_source=e-news&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=general&utm_id=strat-comm&utm_content=gen161WVU Committee of Retired Faculty and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WVU, part of the WVU School of Public Health, are partnering for a discussion on the global movement to end hunger at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 6, via Zoom.Fri, 01 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-08-04T08:19:38-04:003301d972-8133-4209-8fce-31760dce6a3dhttps://enews.wvu.edu/articles/2025/05/27/attend-lecture-on-technological-advances-in-the-assessment-and-treatment-of-addictionHosted by OLLI and the WVU Committee of Retired Faculty, James J. Mahoney will discuss early findings from clinical trials conducted on neuromodulation for addiction at West Virginia University and the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 4, at the Mountaineer Mall, OLLI Classroom B and on Zoom.Tue, 27 May 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-07-01T12:26:02-04:00eb2d9e55-059e-4f3e-95bf-e5d3f3c58ff0https://enews.wvu.edu/articles/2025/04/29/attend-lecture-on-human-experienceOLLI at WVU and the WVU Committee of Retired Faculty will host a virtual lecture by David Stewart titled "Swimming in the Fabric: Time, Space, Narrative, Memory, and the Gravity of Experience" at 2:30 p.m. on May 7, 2025, via Zoom.Wed, 30 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-05-01T14:10:17-04:00decc5185-a8a1-44d7-af48-b84b92315b97https://www.thedaonline.com/news/osher-lifelong-learning-institute-fosters-education-for-older-adults/article_1e8864f7-6f20-4913-9b72-c3dead9fd223.htmlOsher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), an affiliate of the WVU School of Public Health, provides educational and social opportunities designed for individuals aged 50 or older. OLLI provides services such as non-credit courses, activities, interest groups, events and travel opportunities that help individuals stay intellectually stimulated and socially active.Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-04-21T08:43:25-04:007423353b-de29-4b89-b209-fc18c4ed0b48https://enews.wvu.edu/articles/2024/09/24/engage-with-the-community-through-olli-at-wvuThe Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WVU is seeking volunteer instructors and presenters for the Winter 2024 term, which runs from Jan. 20 through March 15.Tue, 24 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-09-27T09:36:30-04:00e8e57e79-c1b8-466d-a611-b208d38924d0https://olliatwvu.wpcomstaging.com/archives/14169OLLI at WVU will host the 18th annual Irving Goodman Aging Lecture on Wednesday, Sept. 18. This year's lecture, "Is Sleep the Key to Healthy Aging?," will be delivered by Adam P. Shira, Ph.D., vice chair for research and faculty in the Department of Mental Health at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.Fri, 23 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-08-27T09:31:43-04:0070a56b5a-6cfc-427c-be9b-bce46aa196fbhttps://enews.wvu.edu/articles/2024/05/31/engage-with-the-community-through-olli-at-wvuThe Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WVU is seeking volunteer instructors and presenters for its fall 2024 term, which runs Sept. 16 through Nov. 23.Fri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-06-03T11:23:13-04:006cf05fa9-0ff7-4b20-a601-002e3d841633https://enews.wvu.edu/articles/2024/04/01/engage-with-the-community-through-olli-at-wvuThe Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WVU is seeking volunteer instructors and presenters for the Summer 2024 term, which runs from July 15 through Aug. 24. Mon, 01 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-04-01T09:30:28-04:00159bdf38-5f1f-4c13-b783-5d99254250cfhttps://enews.wvu.edu/articles/2024/03/11/olli-at-wvu-hosts-spring-open-housesOsher Lifelong Learning Institute at WVU provides programs and educational opportunities designed for adults 50 and older. Anyone with an interest in lifelong learning is welcome to attend an open house.Mon, 11 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-03-12T08:43:51-04:0098e0db2c-d2bc-4c16-8468-0291dc503dc6https://olliatwvu.wpcomstaging.com/archives/12156OLLI will host a series of open houses in January for members, friends and communities. Anyone with an interest in lifelong learning is welcome!Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -05002024-01-05T10:47:00-05:00582864f4-c7c6-4d78-9089-0b85b122057dhttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=engage-withcommunity-through-olli-at-wvu_2Free from tests and grades, OLLI is teaching for the fun of it! The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at WVU is seeking volunteer instructors and presenters for its winter 2024 term, which runs January 16 through March 11.Tue, 19 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-09-19T12:07:24-04:00d51a1071-6dad-462b-b6ba-7c722c2a1eechttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=olli-at-wvu-hosts-fall-open-housesThe Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at WVU will host a series of open houses this month for everyone with an interest in lifelong learning. Designed for adults 50 and over as a fun way to stay engaged and connected, the OLLI at WVU offers a wide variety of non-credit lectures, workshops, discussion groups and social engagement activities.Fri, 01 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-09-19T11:56:37-04:00dca42625-bd64-4cca-96c3-38bec8c405echttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-research-study-seeking-healthy-adult-participantsWest Virginia University researchers are seeking healthy adult volunteers to participate in a research study that aims to determine if small wearable sensors can accurately measure activities commonly done as part of one's occupation.Wed, 14 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-06-14T09:49:01-04:0000f5cdcf-628f-4c41-8e3c-b0cc9f1237f9https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=osher-lifelong-learning-institute-olli-at-wvu-hosts-summer-open-housesThe Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at WVU will host a series of open houses this month for everyone with an interest in lifelong learning.Thu, 08 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-06-08T16:42:35-04:0034b58479-e071-4ca3-b127-617e3317b13chttps://www.wdtv.com/2023/05/13/wvu-kicks-off-commencement-weekend/For the first time since COVID-19, West Virginia University celebrates commencement weekend without restrictions. At 4:00 p.m. on Friday at the Canady Creative Arts Center, Public Health students walked the stage as the school's 10th graduating class.Mon, 15 May 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-05-15T08:50:33-04:0034c3f132-3b3e-40e1-bcb7-449cd40e3f81https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=west-virginia-university-health-policy-management-and-leadership-professor-recognized-with-national-For his ongoing commitment to creating a more equitable and inclusive society for all, West Virginia University School of Public Health Professor Darren Liu has been recognized with a national teaching excellence award.Fri, 14 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-04-18T16:27:10-04:00ca4719c5-f1ed-4cd7-a582-82cbaacfeeb2https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-public-health-to-celebrate-national-public-health-week-april-3-9somengageThe WVU School of Public Health invites everyone to participate throughout the week as the school recognizes its community partners and elevates important issues shaped by NPHW's daily themes, including: community; violence prevention; reproductive and sexual health; and mental health.Fri, 24 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-11-28T08:53:00-05:002f5424c9-35eb-44a7-a727-78914c69d557https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=support-our-students-and-advancemission-of-our-school-wednesday-march-22We hope you will join us and fellow Mountaineers both within and outside the School of Public Health as we come together to support our students and advance the mission of our school this Wednesday for WVU's sixth Day of Giving.  Sun, 19 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-03-19T23:09:23-04:00c003b8f0-dd89-491c-8d8e-df48fe2b6907https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=savedate-school-of-public-health-to-celebrate-national-public-health-week-april-3-9In conjunction with National Public Health Week (April 3-9), the West Virginia University School of Public Health will host several events throughout the week to help recognize the contributions of public health and highlight issues that are important to improving our nation's health.Sun, 26 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-03-03T09:22:16-05:00d62b9d94-2a8b-42f1-b40a-d8b762b22eebhttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-innews-interim-dean-sarah-woodrum-appointed-as-2023-board-chair-morgantown-area-partnershipSarah Woodrum, DrPH, WVU School of Public Health interim dean and assistant professor, has been appointed 2023 Board chair of the Morgantown Area Partnership ("The Partnership"), of which the WVU SPH is a current member. Tue, 21 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-02-21T13:01:36-05:0044d13f99-9db8-42cc-822c-8dc8ecfa13c9https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=population-health-improvinghealth-of-entire-communitiessomeducateThe West Virginia University School of Public Health will host two informational sessions about its online M.S. in Population Health program on Thursday, March 2, and (via Zoom) Tuesday, March 7. Fri, 10 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-02-23T15:41:08-05:0056338793-b9b8-4a66-ad2b-767e8135fa8dhttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=master-of-health-administration-program-to-host-expert-panel-featuring-healthcare-leaderssomengageThe WVU School of Public Health's Master of Health Administration program will host a virtual Administrative Grand Rounds on Friday, January 13 at noon.Wed, 28 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05002023-01-06T07:22:07-05:000a94464f-ba75-4302-877a-73291085c639https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=savedate-december-dean-s-colloquium-to-feature-speakers-from-national-institute-for-occupational-safMark your calendars for the next School of Public Health Dean's Colloquium, which will feature two speakers from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH): Chia-Chia Chang and Dr. L. Casey Chosewood.Fri, 21 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04002022-11-16T14:34:32-05:0030d08c56-ac4f-4335-888e-1e15d039beafhttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=a-decade-of-distinction-school-of-public-health-celebrates-10th-anniversaryWest Virginia University's School of Public Health is set to celebrate its 10-year anniversary, with a kickoff event on Tuesday, Oct. 25, that includes WVU President Gordon Gee, Health Sciences Chancellor and Executive Dean Clay Marsh and School of Public Health Dean Jeff Coben.Thu, 20 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04002025-09-10T08:51:49-04:007ba45faa-fbf7-4afe-9a3e-f4c73781b3cchttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=careers-throughyears-school-of-public-health-distinguished-alumni-panelThe West Virginia University community is invited to attend this distinguished alumni career panel conversation hosted by the WVU School of Public Health as the school celebrates its 10-year anniversary.Mon, 17 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04002022-10-19T09:14:54-04:00830fb5bf-478b-4204-b9e3-e7c25cfbaa6fhttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=leadership-in-crisis-lessons-learned-frompandemicThe West Virginia University community is invited to attend this panel discussion, "Leadership in Crisis: Lessons Learned from a Pandemic," featuring key leaders from the university and beyond who played integral roles in guiding their organizations through the COVID-19 pandemic.Mon, 17 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04002023-11-28T08:53:44-05:00a96bc782-846f-4620-a61d-f86528ef5238https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=cheers-to-10-years-public-health-is-sweetThe West Virginia University community is invited to attend an ice cream social in the WVU Health Sciences Pylon Commons to celebrate the School of Public Health's 10th anniversary. The event will feature School of Public Health trivia, a photo booth, apparel giveaways and a few special guests.Mon, 17 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04002023-11-28T08:53:51-05:000a377217-65fc-42f0-9648-b21be1a63bb7https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-public-health-celebrates-10th-anniversaryThe West Virginia University School of Public Health will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a series of events October 25-28. Please join us as we celebrate! This multi-day event series will give the WVU community, including alumni, friends and community partners, the opportunity to engage in important discussions while celebrating a decade of milestones in the School of Public Health.Fri, 07 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04002022-10-20T15:54:34-04:000befe491-09dc-4328-8225-f4ba6ba7e787https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=savedates-celebrating-10-years-withschool-of-public-healthsomeducateThe School of Public Health will celebrate its 10-year anniversary in October, with a weeklong series of special events that will feature guest speakers and panelists and fun gatherings to mark this meaningful milestone.Mon, 26 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04002022-10-04T11:11:11-04:00c05b480f-ef2b-4c62-8ab0-965c57a3f5f3https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=olli-at-wvu-virtual-open-house-to-preview-summer-classesThe Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at WVU will host a virtual open on Wednesday, June 22, from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. on Zoom and Facebook Live to showcase its upcoming summer term classes and events designed for older adults.Wed, 01 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04002022-06-08T13:34:30-04:0097e77e17-6a8d-4498-9f2b-e9b0f6732effhttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=register-for2022-west-virginia-one-health-seminarSave the date and register for the 2022 West Virginia One Health Seminar on May 24, 2022. This will be an opportunity for members of the medical, veterinary, public health and environmental communities of West Virginia to gather for a day of discussions on tickborne diseases and zoonotic influenza.Mon, 25 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04002022-05-18T14:55:17-04:00a023f40e-5fb8-4bce-a39d-8491fdc3e9d2https://enews.wvu.edu/articles/2022/03/01/mccawley-to-speak-to-retirees-on-scam-or-not-air-pollution-elderly-health?utm_source=MOUNTAINEER+ENEWS&utm_campaign=21db6f599e-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_02ac3f7274-21db6f599e-145221345Michael McCawley, Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, will speak to WVU retired faculty and staff on "Scam or Not: Air Pollution and the Health of the Elderly" followed by a Q&A session tomorrow (March 2) at 2:30 p.m. on Zoom. Tue, 01 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -05002022-03-01T10:16:44-05:00f6caf77c-e0e5-492f-8300-824da1304e2ahttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-innews-public-health-assistant-professors-featured-on-healthy-harrison-podcastSchool of Public Health Assistant Professors Audra Hamrick, who also serves as director of undergraduate studies, and Toni Morris joined the host of The Healthy Harrison Podcast, Brock Malcolm, to discuss patient navigation and the importance of preventative health measures. Sat, 05 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05002022-02-07T08:26:36-05:00d8d9597f-628a-49ad-893b-6692a209785chttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=engage-withcommunity-through-olli-at-wvuThe Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at WVU is seeking volunteer instructors and presenters for its spring 2022 term, which runs April 10 through June 3.Wed, 22 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -05002022-01-10T13:49:07-05:00748eb4fe-9bba-4b5d-a392-1170ec0bd92ahttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=col-ruby-bradley-presented-by-rebecca-park-wednesday-dec-1Rebecca Park will present History Alive! character Colonel Ruby Bradley to WVU retired faculty and staff on Wednesday, Dec. 1 at 2:30 p.m. Sun, 28 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -05002021-11-30T09:43:04-05:0075fc8633-06c0-4488-9fc6-4ee4f08c30bfhttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=share-your-knowledge-with-engaged-enthusiastic-learnersDo you have a presentation, idea, knowledge, interest or hobby that you would like to share with a group of engaged learners? OLLI at WVU may be the place for you!Mon, 18 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -04002021-10-22T10:44:57-04:00e4408b64-2bfe-40b8-aafb-4b13e961fe9bhttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-public-health-aids-state-efforts-to-boost-covid-19-vaccination-among-minority-communitThe West Virginia University School of Public Health is providing critical insights to help target minority communities and other key demographics as the state works to boost its vaccination rate amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Thu, 14 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -04002022-03-21T16:12:47-04:008e0b1442-e033-4665-8379-3d6fabf27d97https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=international-scholar-to-address-human-right-to-health-and-lawDavid H. Moore, professor of law at Brigham Young University, will present "Interpreting Human Rights" and "The International Human Right to Health" from noon to 1 p.m. on Oct. 6 and Oct. 13, respectively. Wed, 29 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -04002021-12-14T16:48:24-05:00c8e50e72-d866-432a-88fc-e23ed27f81d6https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=annual-lecture-presents-age-friendly-university-afu-perspectiveOsher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at WVU will host the 15th annual Irving Goodman Aging Lecture, "Intergenerational Teaching and Lecturing: An Age-Friendly University (AFU) Perspective," on Thursday, Sept. 23, at 1 p.m. on Zoom.Wed, 08 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -04002022-05-13T12:45:09-04:00b2d861ff-4f67-4fc8-8e2d-092a739e445fhttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=taste-of-olli-virtual-open-house_0Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at WVU will host a virtual open on Wednesday, September 22, from 3-4:30 p.m. on Zoom and YouTube.Wed, 08 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -04002022-05-13T12:45:14-04:0003b52166-2ea3-4e71-9a44-dcb63a1a47c7https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=osher-lifelong-learning-institute-olli-hosts-instructor-presenter-information-sessionLearn more about teaching for OLLI during the OLLI Volunteer Presenter Information Session on Monday, March 29, at 2 p.m., on Zoom, including what type of programs are of interest to members, the proposal process, support provided to instructors, and the rewards of teaching for OLLI at WVU.Tue, 09 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -05002021-03-25T13:17:45-04:0024887193-7f15-4870-87f2-232ea1d10785https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2020/12/03/wvu-school-of-public-health-accredited-for-seven-year-termThe West Virginia University School of Public Health has been reaccredited through December 2027, making it one of 67 schools to receive national accreditation by the Council on Education for Public Health.Thu, 03 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -05002022-05-13T14:30:45-04:0035304057-8d76-4e27-b82c-2f4150f24c85https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=taste-of-olli-virtual-open-houseFind your favorite snack or small plate, pour a beverage, and join Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) for our virtual open house.Fri, 11 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -04002020-09-11T09:33:28-04:0095429d85-ee06-41ed-92b8-03d5ec9a58a0https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=olli-resources-available-onlineHey y'all! Got some resources lined up for you! You may have read in last week's bulletin that we're going to be changing up the Friday Bulletin--well, the site is up and running, and I'm going to be posting various resources there, from How-To videos, to online resources, to an online version of my Ask-a-Geek sessions.Thu, 19 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -04002020-03-19T15:28:54-04:00e916afc3-7288-46c0-84ca-19c306dba507https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=olli-spring-term-update-march-19-2020OLLI has cancelled face-to-face spring term classes and closed the office. Video and text message available.Thu, 19 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -04002020-03-19T15:26:17-04:00a88879fa-5efa-4840-abad-7569d1fb0b98https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=jyms-of-wyzdom-for-19-march-2020What the…? Why are you reading my notes for two weeks in a row? Because, Jae and I thought it might help to have WYZDOM in your Friday Bulletin every week for a while. Thu, 19 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -04002020-03-19T14:37:38-04:00