Lecture Series

Each semester, OLLI partners with Stony Brook University departments, schools, and programs to bring our members lecture series on subjects that matter. These collaborations bring OLLI members face to face with the researchers, faculty, and practitioners driving discovery at Stony Brook — and connect OLLI to the intellectual life of the university.

New series are announced each semester. Check back for fall 2026 programming.

Spring 2026 Programs

The Science Behind Living Your Best Life

In partnership with the Stony Brook Center for Healthy Aging Leading researchers and clinicians from Stony Brook Medicine translate cutting-edge science on aging — from brain health and nutrition to sleep and fall prevention — into practical strategies for everyday life.

Our Planet in Focus: Climate, Culture & Sustainability

In partnership with the Collaborative for the Earth and the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences Scientists, researchers, and educators from across disciplines explore the most pressing environmental questions of our time, from ocean health and microplastics to sustainability and climate solutions.

Exploring the World of Journalism

In partnership with the School of Communication and Journalism Faculty from SBU's School of Communication and Journalism examine how the news is made, how the media landscape is changing, and how to become a more critical and informed consumer of information.

Makers and Muses: Women in Italian Art, Cinema, and Literature

In partnership with the Center for Italian Studies A wide-ranging exploration of the contributions of Italian women across the arts — from Renaissance painters and sculptors to directors, writers, and cultural critics spanning centuries and continents.