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Campus signage at CSUF
entrances and along the major
access roads within the campus
directs vehicles to major campus
facilities, including the Ruby
Gerontology Center (RG) that
houses OLLI.
Primary access to
OLLI is via either
Gymnasium (Gym)
Dr. or Folino Dr.
1) If entering the campus from Yorba Linda Boulevard, turn south on Associated
Drive (entrance #10) and turn left on East Campus Drive around the Arboretum
and the student housing complex to Gymnasium Drive, then right to Lot OLLI.
2) If entering from State College Boulevard, turn east onto Gymnasium Drive
(entrance #6). When the road curves to the right (at the back of the RGC
building), follow the road around to the front, making a left into Lot OLLI.
3) If entering from Nutwood (taking the Nutwood exit o the 57 Fwy.), go west on
Nutwood Ave. and turn north on Folino Drive (entrance #1). Make an immediate
right after passing the Marriott Hotel. Go around the easternmost side of the
parking structure and north to East Campus Drive until you reach Gymnasium
Drive. Turn left on Gymnasium Drive until you reach Lot OLLI on the right.
What is OLLI?
OLLI is short for the “Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.” Each OLLI
reects the culture of its university and OLLI’s learning community
for retired and semi-retired persons. OLLI-CSUF is one of the largest
and best-known OLLI’s with a diverse curriculum and extensive
membership benets. Lifelong learners at CSUF spearheaded the
fundraising and supervised the on-campus construction of the CSUF
Ruby Gerontology Center, where more than 95 percent of OLLI’s in-
person classes are oered. In addition, about 30% of the classes are
on Zoom or Livestreamed.
Today, OLLI oers classes of
interest to new retirees and those
planning to retire. Each semester’s
classes include study groups,
educational lectures, discussion
groups, computer education,
physical activities, special events,
and social activities.
Campus Map & Parking Information
Free Course Catalog
It’s easy to get an OLLI-CSUF catalog.
Visit olli.fullerton.edu and click the link under
“More Information” labeled “View Current
Catalog” or scan the QR code to view the
current catalog.
Membership Benets
OLLI members receive many special membership benets and
privileges which require no additional fees. Benets include:
• Auditing more than 10,000 CSUF
classes (about 2500 are virtual) with the permission of the
instructor (a $1,665 value for part-time tuition fees)
• A campus-wide parking pass ($334/semester value)
• Access to hundreds of video-recorded past classes
• Opportunities to collaborate with CSUF faculty and students
• Members each have a personal, licensed CSUF Zoom account
• Access to the CSUF Information Technology Help Desk
PHOTO BY JIM DITOTA
“Experience Lifelong Learning”
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
FALL 2022
September 12 – December 10
Blue Book Course Catalog SPRING 2026
February 2, 2026—May 16, 2026
Blue Book Program Catalog
LEARN IN
RETIREMENT
1
A COMMUNITY OF LEARNERS
Celebrating
OLLI.fullerton.edu
at Cal State Fullerton
Free Learn in Retirement Classes - Spring 2026
Campus Access
Parking
Directional Signage
Phone: (657) 278-2446
Email: olli-info@fullerton.edu • Web: olli.fullerton.edu/welcome
Contact Information
facebook.com/OLLICalStateFullerton
Search for “OLLI Fullerton” in Google Maps
February 2, 2026 - May 16, 2026
OLLI Classes
Both “free and open to the public” and “membership-only” classes are
oered. This brochure lists OLLI’s “free” classes. Membership-only classes
and activities are described in our Spring Blue Book Program Catalog, which
is available at no charge by contacting us at 657-278-2446 or emailing olli-
info@fullerton.edu. View the OLLI Online Catalog at https://olli.fullerton.edu/
more_info/ViewCatalogOnline.php
In-Person Attendance Guidelines
For all the current attendance guidelines and COVID protocols, go to the
OLLI website at http://olli.fullerton.edu/classes/covid-19.php
Register for the Free OLLI Experience
in January 5 - 31, 2026
People interested in expanding their horizons will have an opportunity to
catch an exciting glimpse of what OLLI has to oer through participating in
the ‘OLLI Experience,” almost 4 weeks of free classes during the month of
January 2026. During this period, the public may take OLLI classes, join
in events and activities and witness our rst ever, original OLLI musical
production, “Crickets.”
To register for The OLLI Experience, please go to our website: olli.fullerton.
edu and click on to the “Join OLLI” tab. You will nd “The OLLI Experience”
option. Please ll out the online form to register and you will receive a receipt
with further instructions and details.
New Weekend Parking Fees
Eective August 25, 2025, there will be a new parking fee for the weekend.
All guests or non-OLLI members attending classes or events on Saturday or
Sunday are required to pay a $6.00 parking fee each day. This permit must
be purchased through the Park-Mobile app on your phone (credit cards only)
(http://parkmobile.io/).
How to Join & Become a Member
To join OLLI, click on the website’s Join/Renew tab at olli.fullerton.edu.
For registration assistance, contact the OLLI Oce at 657-278-2446
Membership fees are:
• Spring and Summer 2026 session: $160.
Some classes and activities have nominal charges for materials or equipment
replacement or special events, or trip transportation/admission expenses.
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Cover Photo: Toni Landry by Jim DiTota
Note: OLLI parking is
prohibited in the Student
Housing Parking Lot R2
Map not to scale
Nutwood Parking
Nutwood Parking
Structure
Structure
Eastside South
Eastside South
Parking
Parking
Structure
Structure
Eastside North
Eastside North
Parking Structure
Parking Structure
OLLI parking
Titan Dining Hall
S10
S8
Hourly
parking
R2
If using Google Maps or a navigation device to nd OLLI at CSUF, use the
address “800 N. State College Blvd., Fullerton” as the destination.
A daily parking permit is required on campus 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Non-OLLI members must purchase a single-day parking permit (currently $12.00
Monday- Friday and $6 Saturday-Sunday). This permit must be purchased
through the Park Mobile app on your phone (credit cards only) (http://parkmobile.
io/). This permit is valid in any student parking lot EXCEPT the OLLI Gymnasium
Parking Lot, which is designated for registered OLLI members only.
Visit parking.fullerton.edu for maps or more information; or call 657-278-3082.
Saturday Classes: There is a $6.00 daily parking fee eective for Saturday and
Sunday. Non-OLLI members may park in designated Park Mobile spaces in the
State College Parking Structure, across Titan House, and Parking Lot S10.
OLLI Trolley: The free OLLI Trolley transports passengers from the State
College Parking Structure and Parking Lot S10 to the RGC. The OLLI Trolley
hours will be established at the beginning of each academic term.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITHOUT CHARGE
A SELECTION OF
Classes & Activities
for Semi-Retired/Retired Adults
OLLI HOLIDAY MAGIC CONCER
April 29 – Sleep Smarter: The Role of Nutrition in Restful Nights
Anita Doeve is a seasoned diabetes educator with more than 20 years of
experience in the eld of nutrition. She earned her Bachelor of Science in
Nutrition from the University of Alberta in Canada, followed by a dietetic
internship at the same institution. She later obtained her Master of Science in
Nutrition from Central Michigan University. In this presentation, she will explore
how diet and nutrition directly impact sleep quality and provide practical,
evidence-based tips to enhance rest and overall well-being through smarter
food choices.
ESTATE PLANNING AND CHARITABLE GIVING
Designated Thursdays • Noon – 1 p.m. - Webinar
February 12 • March 12 • April 16
Estate Planning Musts: Wills, Trusts, and Creating Peace of Mind!
Registration required: Watch for registration procedures in the weekly OLLI
Announcements and Events newsletter.
Grab your lunch, pull up a chair, and please plan to join us for this information
session on estate planning. Each webinar covers the basics of estate planning
in California, so plan to attend the one that is most convenient to your
schedule. Watch for announcements in the OLLI Announcements and Events
newsletter. Should you have any questions, please reach out to Hart Roussel
at csufplannedgift@fullerton.edu
MEDICAL SERIES
Alternate Wednesdays • 7 p.m.-9 p.m. • Zoom/Stream-Rec
February 11, 25 • March 11, 25 • April 15, 29
This series will contribute to your “medical literacy” and is co-sponsored with OLLI
by the physicians and health care professionals of Providence St. Jude Medical
Center and the physicians of UCI Health. Topics are related to issues of particular
interest to people of retirement age.
February 11 – Living Well with Chronic Pain: Tips for Daily Comfort
Dr. Gorti completed his residency in Anesthesiology at Robert Wood Johnson
University Hospital and a fellowship at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount
Sinai. He will discuss modern approaches to pain management, including both
medical and interventional techniques designed to improve quality of life and
reduce the reliance on opioids.
February 25 – Longevity Lifestyle
Megan Wroe is a registered dietitian who manages comprehensive wellness
programs that incorporate movement, nutrition, and restorative practices
for whole-body health and condition management. She will review current
recommendations from longevity research and share key strategies for cultivating
independent movement, optimal health, and the best quality of life at any age.
March 11 – Can You Hear Me Now? Life After Hearing Loss and
Tech Revolution
Dr. Smetak is a neurotology fellow at Washington University School of Medicine
in St. Louis. She earned dual bachelor’s degrees in Aerospace Engineering and
Archaeology from the University of Southern California in 2010, followed by a
Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Minnesota in
2017. She received her medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical
School in 2018 and completed her Otolaryngology residency at Vanderbilt
University Medical Center in 2023. Dr. Smetak will discuss the eects of hearing
loss and its impact on our daily lives. She will also discuss exciting advances in
hearing aid technology and hearing restoration techniques that are
transforming lives
March 25 – Ways to Manage Blood Sugar
Dr. Hsiao completed his fellowship in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism
at UCLA and currently practices general endocrinology in Orange and Irvine. Dr.
Hsiao will review how blood sugars are regulated and what happens when this
balance is disrupted. He will discuss common questions that he encounters in his
practice and will advise on the available tools and strategies for optimizing
blood sugars.
April 15 – The Hidden Connection: HPV and Cancers of the Mouth
and Throat
Dr. Swanson is a board-certied otolaryngologist specializing in head and neck
surgery. He earned his medical degree from the Ohio State University College
of Medicine and completed his residency in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck
Surgery at the University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical Center.
Please join Dr. Swanson as he explains the growing connection between Human
Papillomavirus (HPV) and head and neck cancers. He will discuss prevention,
early detection, and the latest treatment options.
March 7 –Topic and Speaker to be Announced (Zoom/Stream-Rec)
Please watch the OLLI website for details of this presentation.
March 14 – Topic and Speaker to be Announced (Zoom/Stream-Rec)
Please watch the OLLI website for details of this presentation.
March 21 – Avoiding Identity Theft: Dark Web, Social Engineering and
Scams (Zoom/Stream-Rec)
The number of identity theft and fraud cases remains high across the
country. Recovery after an identity theft incident can be costly, both
nancially and emotionally. In this session, you will learn about how to
avoid identity theft by understanding the latest scams and techniques used.
Tips for prevention, detection, and resources will be shared to help you
keep your identity safe.
THE HISTORY OF BROADWAY
Alternate Tuesdays • Noon -2:00 p.m. • Mackey Auditorium/Zoom
February 3, 17 • March 3, 17, (31 no class) • April 7, 21 • May 5
This course focuses on the development of Broadway musicals and the
composers and personalities of our most popular productions. The genres
of Broadway musicals are vast, and the evolution of musicals has many
tales to be explored. We will cover the popular musical plays of the 1960s
and 1970s. The videos and lectures are designed for lovers of all types
of plays.
CSUF FACULTY/STUDENT PERFORMANCES/
PRESENTATIONS
Alternate Tuesdays • 2:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. • Mackey Auditorium/Zoom
February 3, 17 • March 3, 17, (31 no class) • April 7, 21 ) • May 5
As part of OLLI-CSUF Collaboration activities, CSUF School of Music
students and faculty perform for our members in preparation for upcoming
recitals and performances. These students are top-rated performers.
If faculty and students are not able to perform on the scheduled dates,
lectures on a variety of musical subjects will be presented instead.
Additional information will be provided through the weekly OLLI
Announcement and Events newsletter and posted throughout the
Ruby Gerontology Center.
PHOTO BY JIM DI TOTA
Experience the joy and fun of learning – without the stress of homework, exams or educatonal prerequisites.
OLLI-CSUF has a lot to oer that will ensure a vibrant, active life as you begin or near retirement. The following
classes are open to the public without charge, except for a campus parking fee on weekdays. “Test drive”
lifelong learning by sampling one or more of our oerings.
THURSDAY CLASSES
SPRING PREVIEW
Saturday, January 17 • 9 a.m.-noon • Auditorium/Shapiro ABCD/RGC Rooms
This annual event expands to a new member recruitment opportunity, as
well as a preview of spring semester courses and activities. Members and
guests may meet instructors and ask questions of each of our eight major
curriculum areas. After the 10 a.m. auditorium presentation, complimentary
light refreshments will be served in Shapiro. On-site membership registration
will be oered throughout the event. Free parking is provided, with shuttle
service from the State College Parking Structure (enter on Gym Drive, o
State College Boulevard). For more information about OLLI, call 657-278-
2446, email olli-info@fullerton.edu, or visit our website’s “Welcome to OLLI”
page: Welcome to OLLI - Osher Lifelong Learning Institute | CSUF: https://
olli.fullerton.edu/aboutollicsuf/Welcome.php.
TRANSITIONS IN RETIREMENT ESSENTIALS SERIES
Designated Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Zoom/Stream-Rec (Class
format varies by class – see below).
February 7 – Income Tax Planning (Zoom/Stream-Rec)
A tax specialist will discuss tax planning; taxation of distributions from IRAs,
401(k)s, pensions, and annuities; and the sale of a residence. This will
include changes for the 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill.
February 14 – No Class – President’s Day Holiday
February 21 – The “One Big Beautiful Bill” Trap ((Zoom/Stream-Rec)
Congress’s new One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) may sound promising, but
hidden inside are changes that could trip up retirees. This class will cut
through the noise and show you how OBBB could impact your retirement
income, taxes, and spending habits. We’ll explore three retirement traps: (1)
over-borrowing, (2) bad budgeting, and (3) behavioral mistakes using
real-life case studies. .
February 28 – Diagnostic Imaging Technology, State of the Art (Zoom)
This talk will highlight some of the most important advances in medical
imaging, including speed of image acquisition, safety, data management,
and image-guided therapies. Clinical examples will be shown to illustrate
these advances. New technologies in diagnostic imaging (CT/MRI/
Ultrasound), molecular imaging, as well as interventional radiology,
will be discussed.
Sample Free* Classes for a Vibrant Life
*Campus parking fees may apply.
olli.fullerton.edu
PHOTO BY KATHY ISENBERG
SATURDAY CLASSES
TUESDAY CLASSES
PHOTO BY FENG CHU
WEDNESDAY CLASSES
