Idea Week for Fall 2026 Study Groups (Evanston)

At Northwestern’s OLLI program, study groups are proposed and led by our peers – people just like you!  Members generate an exciting and intellectually challenging curriculum of more than 100 study groups per semester, serving over 1100 members.  But we can’t do it without the participation of everyone!  Idea Week is your opportunity to become involved in planning for study groups that will be offered in the coming terms.  Everyone is invited to participate in these meetings, where ideas and resources for future study groups will be discussed and shared.  Do you have an idea for a study group?  Are you looking for a co-coordinator?  Want to exchange ideas for non-traditional study groups? Just want to see how the process works?  Come and meet other people interested in planning our winter and spring study group offerings.
This fall, Idea Week will consist of two meetings in Chicago, two in Evanston, all in-person, and one virtual session.  The meetings are not divided into subject areas, as in prior years, but will welcome anyone with ideas on any topic.