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The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at KU was established in 2004 by a grant for the Bernard Osher Foundation as an outreach program of the University of Kansas. Its mission is to offer noncredit enrichment courses and events to folks over 50 years of age, although we welcome learners of all ages. We rely on financial support from our members and the community to create a sustainable program. If you would like to support the Osher Institute, please click the link below. If you have questions, please contact Osher at osher@ku.edu. Thank you.


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The Kansas Fire and Rescue Training Institute (KFRTI) Goodland Fire School is a cooperative event that advances the knowledge and skills of Kansas firefighters. This event combines the annual fire schools normally held by KFRTI and Goodland Fire Department into one single event.


March 29-30, 2025, Northwest Kansas Technical College

Tim Weaver, KU Alum and long-time Manager of the US Olympic Track and Field Team, will share the connection between KU and the storied athletes that have competed for the US at the Olympics. Tim has supported the team at 8 different Olympic games, included the recent games in Paris. Along with Coach Stanley Redwine, Tim will bring an insider's perspective on the games to Osher, including what it takes to get 300 people from the US to Paris at the same time, what the athletes do to train, and just what was in those famous chocolate muffins at the Paris Games.



April 23, 2025 to May 7, 2025, KU Edwards Campus, Regnier Hall & Online