The Bernard Osher Foundation has awarded the university $1
million to support lifelong learning for older adults. The endowment will
expand outreach and strengthen lecture programs at UCSD Extension’s Osher
Lifelong Learning Institute. The adult education program consists of curricula
designed for those who are at least 50 years of age and want to study in a
university setting.
“This gift demonstrates the foundation’s appreciation for
the great strides we have made in developing a wide array of intellectually
stimulating learning opportunities for older learners,” Mary Walshok, associate
vice chancellor for public programs and UCSD Extension dean, said in a press
release.
