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Friends, fulfillment and the pursuit of lifelong learning

Melissa Pugash reflects on her time with UCLA Extension’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
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Friends, fulfillment and the pursuit of lifelong learning

Melissa Pugash reflects on her time with UCLA Extension’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
Melissa Pugash to the side of a painting
Jennifer Uchechi Obiora | February 12, 2026
Tags: OLLI | Osher Lifelong Learning Institute | poker | Design Arts
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