The University of Delaware’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) fall semester starts Sept. 8, with over 300 courses ranging from art, history, literature and music to science, genealogy and yoga in Dover, Lewes, Newark, Ocean View, Wilmington and online. Registration remains open until Sept. 17.

As a volunteer-driven learning cooperative for adults age 50-plus, UD OLLI has over 2,500 active members and holds classes throughout Delaware and online, featuring a variety of learning and social opportunities with no exams or grades.

Three OLLI classes are offered in Newark this semester, including Understanding “Medicalese,” Nutrition After 50 and South Asia in Five Stories. Other classes include:

• Art — painting, photo editing, knitting
• General interest — genealogy, current events, investing, sci-fi movies
• History — women of the American Revolution, medieval science, Delaware aviation, DuPont family
• Languages — American Sign Language, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian
• Literature — book club, Shakespeare, Ursula Le Guin, poetry, Moby Dick
• Performance, music — rock band, orchestra, chorus, guitar, acting
• Science, nature — bird watching, Darwin, gemology, solar system, climate, Einstein
• Wellness — yoga, tai chi, folk dance, walking groups

OLLI members have a special UD-affiliated status, and are eligible to receive a UD email address and ID card, UD library access, limited UD course auditing, access to many digital resources, discounted UD football tickets and more.

OLLI registration consists of a $275 semester membership fee, which includes unlimited classes at all UD OLLI locations and online. Delaware residence or prior OLLI membership is not required, and need-based financial assistance is available.

For details, visit the OLLI website.