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Lifelong Learning
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at USF St. Petersburg
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at USF (OLLI-USF) is a member-based learning community of adults age 50+. We offer classes, workshops, lectures, events and social networking. We provide high-quality, low-cost learning opportunities for seasoned adults across West Central Florida.
After 30+ years on the Tampa campus, USF OLLI expanded classes to St. Petersburg in Spring 2025, starting with a handful of classes from some of our most popular faculty.
Starting Dec. 1st 2025, OLLI members and non-members can register for classes. More info on becoming a member and registering for classes can be found here.
We currently provide reciprocal benefits for members of OLLI Eckerd College.
Email: OLLI-inquiries@usf.edu
Address: 140 7th Ave S, St. Petersburg, 33701
Class Registration: usf.edu/olli
Classes
View all courses offered through OLLI USF here.
Upcoming at USF St. Petersburg:
Savor and Remember: Writing Memoir Through Food
Date: Thursday May 28th - 10am - 11:30am
Instructor: Kerry Kriseman
Class Description: In this 90-minute class, participants will use food - recipes from family, or a favorite dish - as the spark for memory. The smells, tastes and textures will open the door to the past, and together we’ll capture those stories on the page. We'll also sample tastes that spark creativity and remind writers of events centered around food that can be a launching point for a memoir or personal essay. Think of our class as cooking your way into your memoir.
Instructor Bio: St. Petersburg native Kerry Kriseman is the author Accidental First Lady, her non-political memoir about 22 years as a political spouse. She has taught memoir writing for Keep St. Pete Lit, and OLLI programs at Eckerd College and USF-St. Pete. Kerry also has also spoken on writing and publishing to local and national audiences.