OLLI at CSULB

OLLI at CSULB provides educational opportunities, encourages an active lifestyle, and promotes social opportunities for older adults.

05/29/2026

We can do this at OLLI!

05/01/2026

Hello OLLI at CSULB members. Join us on Mondays from 2PM - 5PM in CSULB’s HSD room 101. Come, enjoy Jeff's favorite movies: The Naked City - 1948 Film Noir classic, Red Headed Woman - Jean Harlow, and A Shot in the Dark - Peter Sellers farce.

04/30/2026

Hello OLLI at CSULB members. Join us on Thursdays from 12PM - 1:30PM in CSULB’s HSD room 101. Stay informed and have your say on the news of the day. Instructors will choose a few current event topics each week, give a brief presentation for each and then ask for thoughtful comments and questions from the class. Discussions are very much valued and are the core of the class. Class members are also encouraged to choose a topic of their own and present it for discussion.

04/29/2026

Hello OLLI at CSULB members. Join us on Thursdays from 10:15AM - 11:45AM in CSULB’s HSD room 101 or on Zoom, as this class is Hyflex. It’s one thing to conjecture how AI may affect humanity at some future time, but it’s another to see how AI is being used right now. Louise Soe, who has taught several OLLI classes about what AI may do, has invited speakers who are dealing with the challenges of AI at work right now. In this class, you will learn how the City of Long Beach’s Smart City Initiative is managing the trade-offs between digital technologies that provide services and improve efficiency and public safety, with individual data privacy, when those technologies collect images and other individual data. A CSULB professor will describe her experience leading citizen “data walks” during which she discussed these smart technologies and gathered citizen reactions--and her current efforts to resolve these trade-offs. You’ll hear about the challenges faced by a high school teacher of AP history courses with heavy writing components. The CSULB librarian in charge of digital literacy and ethics will talk about preparing students to deal with digital privacy and the ethical use of chatbots. Two CSULB professors who received CSU grants to develop AI tools for classroom and teaching will describe and demonstrate their projects. Should be a lively class, so be prepared to listen and ask questions.

04/28/2026

Hello OLLI at CSULB members. Join us on Wednesdays from 10:15AM - 11:45AM in CSULB’s HSD room 101 or on Zoom, as this class is Hyflex. Adopted in 1958, the Constitution of France’s Fifth Republic has proven to be one of the most resilient political systems in modern Europe. Despite repeated political crises, shifting party landscapes, and social unrest, it has endured for nearly seventy years. This five-week course explores how the Fifth Republic came into being, how it works, and why it has so far resisted collapse. The course is designed for curious, engaged learners with an interest in history, politics, and comparative government. *No prior knowledge of French politics is required.*

04/27/2026

Hello OLLI at CSULB members. Join us on Tuesdays from 3PM - 4:30PM in CSULB’s HSD room 101. Be prepared to explore a hidden facet of art history with us as we discuss and view watercolors in the “California Style” that thrived between the 1920's and mid-60's. Learn about these multi-talented artists who against the backdrop of the Depression and WWII began to experiment with bold design and color. They used broad brushstrokes and stylized landscapes to render local scenes of everyday life in California. We will focus on Millard Sheets and his circle including major watercolor artists Phil D**e, Rex Brandt, Emil J. Kosa Jr., and Phil Paradise. Many artists who worked in the burgeoning entertainment industry including luminaries such as Lee and Mary Blair (Disney), Tyrus Wong (Disney) and D**g Kingman (Universal) will be discussed in depth. Discover how our California artists re-imagined the medium of watercolor and exported it to the world.

04/25/2026

Hello OLLI at CSULB members. Please utilize our Free computer lab on Fridays from 1:30PM - 3:30PM in CSULB’s HSD Tech Lab. Come to the Tech Lab and check out the computers and software. (Windows 11, Mac iOS, Chrome OS / ChromeBook and Linux) Talk technology with Wes Peck who can help with explaining the functions of a Mac or PC. We're also looking for volunteers to assist others with devices / phones or Pads. Come visit and take advantage of using the Lab computers for any project you might have. Send an email with your questions to [email protected].

04/24/2026

Hello OLLI at CSULB members. Join us on Mondays from 9AM - 9:45AM in Whaley Park Hall, 5620 E Atherton St, Long Beach. Learn to play the Recorder. Stay and listen in or keep practicing with the Intermediate group. Bring your own recorder to class. For more info please contact Fran Wenger at [email protected] for details.

04/23/2026

Hello OLLI at CSULB members. Join us on Fridays from 2:30PM - 4:30PM in CSULB’s HSD room 101; this class is Hyflex so Zoom is also available. Grab the popcorn and get ready to enjoy your afternoon. More laughter featuring a few more of my favorite comedy movies from the past. These will further our study of the many comedy genres. This session continues the laughs with films I have enjoyed and I hope you will too! Most are not the mainstream comedies you would expect, but rather overlooked films that deserve a second chance. -Karen Lucas

04/22/2026

Hello OLLI at CSULB members. Join us on Thursdays from 9AM - 10AM in CSULB’s HSD room 101. This course raises awareness about mental health in older adulthood by exploring four key areas:
-understanding mental health
-the physical challenges that influence emotional wellbeing
-the impact of ageism on self perception
-the barriers to care and advocacy.
The discussions and presentations focus on education, empowerment, and connecting individuals with supportive resources in their communities.

Address

1331 Palo Verde Street (Approx) HSD Building/100
Long Beach, CA
90840

Telephone

+15629858237

Website

https://www.csulb.edu/olli

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