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- Adventures in Marine Ecology
- Friday, Oct. 16
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Fee: $60.00
Dates: 10/16/2026 - 10/16/2026
Times: 8:15 AM - 4:30 PM EST
Transportation provided by the FSU mini-bus from the Publix on SW Capital Circle departing at 8:30 a.m. to the Marine Lab. Please bring a bag lunch, water, and sunscreen.
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 SEA CATS: Science Education for Adults—Citizens at The Sea Jump into real marine science with SEA CATS, a hands-on adult outreach program at the Florida State University Coastal and Marine Laboratory! Participants head out by boat to explore nearshore seagrass beds, actively sampling vertebrate and invertebrate communities while experiencing the excitement of fieldwork firsthand. The day continues in the lab, where discoveries from the field come to life. Along the way, participants learn not just what marine ecologists know—but also how they create knowledge—by asking questions, collecting data, and making sense of patterns in coastal ecosystems. Through engaging activities and conversation, big ideas like biodiversity, interdependence, and ecosystem health take center stage.
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REGISTRATION DEADLINE AS CLOSED.
please contact the OLLI office at 850-644-8115 or olli@fsu.edu if you would like to see if there is still availability.
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- Architecture in the USA
- Wednesdays, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov. 4, 18
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Fee: $65.00
Dates: 10/7/2026 - 11/18/2026
Times: 2:00 PM - 3:45 PM ET
Days: W Sessions: 6
Seats Available: 27
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A broad overview of architecture in the United States from prehistory to the present day, with emphasis on the country’s contributions to architectural principles and design.
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Parking on the FSU Campus
Taking a class on the FSU campus? If you plan to drive and park on campus, you will need to purchase an OLLI parking pass. Parking passes are available for purchase under OLLI Extras.
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- Better Living Through AI Tools
- Wednesdays, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov. 4, 18 (In-Session)
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Fee: $65.00
Dates: 10/7/2026 - 11/18/2026
Times: 2:15 PM - 4:00 PM ET
Days: W Sessions: 6
Curious about ChatGPT but nervous — even a little creeped out? You’re not alone. This class takes the mystery and anxiety out of AI. It’ll help you simplify everyday tasks, make technology less stressful, and discover what you didn’t know you could do. Learn simple, practical ways to use free AI tools to: • Respond to email — whether it’s an emotional family debate or an intimidating letter from your insurance company. • Understand confusing instructions, bills, or forms. • Plan bigger projects like downsizing, travel, or event hosting. • Organize what to watch, find your next book, or explore new hobbies. Along the way, you’ll learn how to stay in control, so that AI works for you. No experience or paid Activityounts are necessary.
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
This class is already in session and is no longer available for registration. We hope you’ll explore other OLLI classes and upcoming opportunities this semester.
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- Breathwork & Chair Yoga: Living Mindfully
- Monday, Oct. 5, 12, 26, Nov. 2, 9
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Fee: $55.00
Dates: 10/5/2026 - 11/16/2026
Times: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET
Day: M Sessions: 5
Instructor: Lisa Wixted
Zoom: A Zoom link will be emailed to registrants prior to start of the class.
Seats Available: 78
No class on Oct. 19
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Dive into the transformative world of breathwork and healthy movement— a journey to enhance awareness and improve overall well-being. Explore how breath control profoundly influences body-mind-breath interaction to calm, cool, balance, and energize. Engage in concentrated guided breathwork followed by intentional movement with breath in Gentle Chair Yoga. Use a chair in seated and standing poses for greater stability and balance. Experience how connection to your breath and healthy movement helps you to live more mindfully.
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- Democracy and Jimmy Buffett
- Wednesdays, Oct. 7, 14, 21
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Fee: $35.00
Dates: 10/7/2026 - 10/21/2026
Times: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM EST
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 Jimmy Buffet, in his song "Margaritaville," told us we all have to eventually admit that our problems are largely our "own damn fault." This course will use that sentiment to review the current state of governance in America and discuss avenues to improve the political future of the nation.
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REGISTRATION DEADLINE AS CLOSED.
please contact the OLLI office at 850-644-8115 or olli@fsu.edu if you would like to see if there is still availability.
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- Digital Photography for Everyone
- Wednesday, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov. 4, 18
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Fee: $65.00
Dates: 10/7/2026 - 11/18/2026
Times: 9:30 AM - 11:15 AM ET
Days: W Sessions: 6
Seats Available: 5
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We will explore the fundamentals of the photographic process. We’ll master basic digit al camera operation (including cell phone cameras). All your photographic questions will be answered and you’ll quickly feel comfortable capturing better digital photographs. We will have digital image critiques from images classmates produce and bring to class, and from the photo safaris we take during class-time.
Fall OLLI Photography Class photo, 11/06/2025, Bob O'Lary
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Parking on the FSU Campus
Taking a class on the FSU campus? If you plan to drive and park on campus, you will need to purchase an OLLI parking pass. Parking passes are available for purchase under OLLI Extras.
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- Discovering Venezuela
- Wednesdays, Oct. 7, 14, 21
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Fee: $0.00
Dates: 10/7/2026 - 10/21/2026
Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM EST
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Venezuela is located in the north region of South America, and its geographical features are remarkable. The country has Caribbean beaches, Amazon rainforest, Andes mountains, grasslands, desert, and wetlands—all in one place. Beyond its natural beauty, the country has a rich history, marked by Spanish colonization, the independence movement, and the discovery of oil in the 1920s. In this course, we will learn about major cities, culture, and cuisine. Through discussion and visuals, participants will gain an understanding of Venezuela’s history, national parks, culture, and food. No prior background is required—just curiosity and an interest in global cultures. The instructor was born and raised in Venezuela and will share her perspectives and insights, answering participants’ questions.
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REGISTRATION DEADLINE AS CLOSED.
please contact the OLLI office at 850-644-8115 or olli@fsu.edu if you would like to see if there is still availability.
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- Español 2.5: Arriba y Arriba
- Wednesdays, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov. 4, 18 (In-Session)
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Fee: $65.00
Dates: 10/7/2026 - 11/18/2026
Times: 2:15 PM - 4:00 PM ET
Days: W Sessions: 6
This course is designed for students who have a fair knowledge of Spanish and want to improve not only their grammatical skills but especially their conversational skills. In the class, we will be reading, writing, and translating Spanish using interactive activities, which help the student feel more confident in speaking this beautiful language at a higher level. The aim is to encourage each student to participate fully and enjoy the experience of being bilingual. ¡ADIOS!
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
This class is already in session and is no longer available for registration. We hope you’ll explore other OLLI classes and upcoming opportunities this semester.
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- Experience Florida History through Tallahassee’s Historic Sites
- Wednesdays, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov. 4, 18 (In-Session)
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Fee: $65.00
Dates: 10/7/2026 - 11/18/2026
Times: 9:30 AM - 11:15 AM ET
Days: W Sessions: 6
This course will consist of visits to historic sites in Tallahassee and the surrounding area that are managed by the State of Florida. Collectively experiencing these sites through a combination of lectures and guided tours will provide students with an overview of major themes in Florida history from the pre-contact period to post-World War II.
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
This class is already in session and is no longer available for registration. We hope you’ll explore other OLLI classes and upcoming opportunities this semester.
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- Gentle Giants and Turtles of the Sea
- Wednesday, Oct. 7, 14, 21
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Fee: $35.00
Dates: 10/7/2026 - 10/21/2026
Times: 2:15 PM - 4:00 PM EST
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 During this three-part course, we will cover the behavior, ecology, conservation, and management of the manatees and sea turtles that are found in Florida's waterways, coastal areas, and beaches. We will share how FWC and our numerous partners help conserve these iconic, imperiled species.
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REGISTRATION DEADLINE AS CLOSED.
please contact the OLLI office at 850-644-8115 or olli@fsu.edu if you would like to see if there is still availability.
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- History of Leon County: World War II to the Present
- Wednesdays, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov. 4, 18 (In-Person & Zoom)
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Fee: $65.00
Dates: 10/7/2026 - 11/18/2026
Times: 12:00 PM - 1:45 PM ET
Days: W, Sessions: 6
Seats Available: 53
Zoom: A Zoom link will be emailed to registrants prior to start of the class.
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This course will cover the significant political, military, social, economic, and cultural developments in postwar Leon County. We will examine how global, national, and state history connects with and influences Leon County. Granular stories and major events will be described to illustrate those connections.
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- Intermediate French Conversation
- Wednesday, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov. 4, 18
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Fee: $65.00
Dates: 10/7/2026 - 11/18/2026
Times: 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM ET
Days: W Sessions: 6
Seats Available: 13
No class on Nov. 11 for Veteran's Day.
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In this class we will begin with a written dialogue we will read together and expand into more spontaneous conversation after our warm-up dialogue. We will hone in on pronunciation and address questions about language in the first part of class, so that we can relax into something more natural to individual students in the latter half. Each class will include at least 15 minutes of "atelier" or workshop, where I will give one-on-one pronunciation coaching to every member of class. Class will feature food and beverage tastings from regional France, and some listening to French music.
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Parking on the FSU Campus
Taking a class on the FSU campus? If you plan to drive and park on campus, you will need to purchase an OLLI parking pass. Parking passes are available for purchase under OLLI Extras.
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- Piano for Pleasure: Group Lessons for Lifelong Learners
- Wednesday, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov. 4, 18
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Fee: $125.00
Dates: 10/7/2026 - 11/18/2026
Times: 12:00 PM - 1:45 PM EST
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 This course is designed for recreational pianists. Anyone who loves music and has always wanted to learn piano is welcome to take this course.
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REGISTRATION DEADLINE AS CLOSED.
please contact the OLLI office at 850-644-8115 or olli@fsu.edu if you would like to see if there is still availability.
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- Pundits, Polls and Politics! The 2026 Mid-term Election!
- Tuesday, Oct. 6
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Fee: $15.00
Dates: 10/6/2026 - 10/6/2026
Times: 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM EST
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On November 3, all 435 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives and 35 in the Senate will be up for re-election! Hundreds of local and state offices/issues will be settled! Turn-out in POTUS elections is around 60%. Mid-terms? Barely 40%! This mid-term may be more consequential than any recent election. So, let’s dig into all the national issues, looking at how they rank – by party affiliation, generation, and region. We’ll look at some of the better forecasts of results and we’ll conduct our own on-line, in-class polls of issues/results. YES, we will forecast the House – Senate results by party!
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REGISTRATION DEADLINE AS CLOSED.
please contact the OLLI office at 850-644-8115 or olli@fsu.edu if you would like to see if there is still availability.
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- Qi Gong for Well-Being
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CLASS CANCELED
This class has been canceled since the publication of the semester schedule. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
Please stay tuned for updates on whether this class will be offered in a future semester.
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- Short Films: Analysis and Production
- Wednesday, Oct. 28, Nov. 4, 18
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Fee: $35.00
Dates: 10/28/2026 - 11/18/2026
Times: 9:30 AM - 11:15 AM EST
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This course will describe what it means to make a film and how that knowledge can improve how you think about and watch films. We will spend the first class learning about the entire process of making films, from initial ideas, shooting and editing practices, to the business side and distribution. Using this knowledge, we will then watch and analyze short films (films that are 40 minutes or less) that are award-winning and have universal themes. We will watch documentary, fiction, and animated shorts and discuss the themes, cinematic elements, and messages of each. Films from last summer will not be repeated.
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REGISTRATION DEADLINE AS CLOSED.
please contact the OLLI office at 850-644-8115 or olli@fsu.edu if you would like to see if there is still availability.
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- The American Revolution from Britain
- Tuesday, Oct. 6, 13, 20, Nov. 3, 10, 17 (Updated)
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Fee: $65.00
Dates: 10/6/2026 - 11/17/2026
Times: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM ET
Day: Tu Sessions: 6
Instructor: Eoin Devlin
Zoom: A Zoom link will be emailed to registrants prior to start of the class.
Seats Available: 31
Class skipped on 10/27. Make up class on 11/17.
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This course explores the events surrounding American independence from the British perspective, investigating the political, cultural, and military responses to the crisis engulfing the Empire. In particular, it will think of the War of Independence as a civil war and consider how this perspective shaped attitudes to the conflict. The course will also consider how people in the UK itself, and other parts of the British world, were inspired by happenings in America, and sought to change conditions in Britain and other parts of the British Empire in the wake of American successes.
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- The Medieval Roman Empire
- Wednesdays, Oct. 7 - Nov. 18
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Fee: $65.00
Dates: 10/7/2026 - 11/18/2026
Times: 9:30 AM - 11:15 AM ET
Days: W Sessions: 6
Seats Available: 35
No class on Nov. 11 for Veterans' Day
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Contrary to popular belief, the Roman Empire did not come to an end with the loss of its western provinces. The eastern half of the empire survived until 476 AD and continued to thrive for another millennium. In this course we will explore the nature of this new medieval Christian Roman empire through biographies of several of its most notable rulers in addition to examining contemporary Activityounts of the rise of Islam and the Crusades.
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Parking on the FSU Campus
Taking a class on the FSU campus? If you plan to drive and park on campus, you will need to purchase an OLLI parking pass. Parking passes are available for purchase under OLLI Extras.
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- The World-Renowned Passion Play in the Bavarian Alps
- Mondays, Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26, Nov. 9, 16*
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Fee: $65.00
Dates: 10/5/2026 - 11/16/2026
Times: 2:00 PM - 3:45 PM ET
Days: M Sessions: 6
Seats Available: 75
*No class on Nov. 2 as site is a polling location.
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In 1633 the deeply religious townspeople of Oberammergau in Southern Germany prayed to their God to stop the bubonic plague that had entered their village. The plague had been ravaging Europe during the Thirty Years War (1618-48), killing an estimated two-thirds of the continent’s population. The townspeople promised to honor their God’s life, suffering, crucifixion, and ascension with a performance every ten years. God heard their prayers. The course addresses the geography, traditions, art, music, woodcarving, and historic sightseeing places of Bavaria, and evolution of the play. Charges of its alleged antisemitic text and its revision and the historical development of types of customs, orchestral music, and glorious chorus over time are analyzed in this intensive six-week class.
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Parking on the FSU Campus
Taking a class on the FSU campus? If you plan to drive and park on campus, you will need to purchase an OLLI parking pass. Parking passes are available for purchase under OLLI Extras.
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